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A perfect Valentine's Day Cocktail, or an option for a girls' night, the Pink Lady Cocktail is a prim and pretty concoction that packs a serious wallop.
Pink Lady Cocktail Recipe
I had my first egg white topped cocktail last year while visiting Austin, Texas for a food conference and while I wasn't a huge fan of the actual cocktail I was served, the idea of adding a foamy egg white to a drink was just as wonderful as I always thought it was – though I had admittedly been a bit too nervous to try it at home!
However, the Pink Lady is the perfect cocktail to try if you are timid with egg whites, as the lemon juice further reduces any risks posed by consuming raw egg whites. (And statistics from the National Safety Council have shown that the risks of salmonella are far lower these days than in previous decades. You're 4x more likely to choke on food than to get salmonella poisoning.)
Of course, using fresh pasteurized eggs is a good call for this recipe.
Next, you need a good gin and applejack liquor and some grenadine. The applejack liquor is what distinguishes the Pink Lady from the Clover Club, which uses sugar instead (although some versions make the CC with raspberry puree) – the two were classics back in the pre-Prohibition Era and it's interesting to me that the Pink Lady is a stronger drink than the gentleman's club staple, the Clover Club.
Ingredients for a Pink Lady Cocktail
- 1 1/2 oz Gin
- 1/2 oz applejack
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- 1 egg white
- Grenadine, to personal taste
Tip: the standard garnish for a pink lady cocktail is a cherry, but a twist of lemon would also be nice.
NOTE: the pictures with more foam use an additional egg white frothed and then spooned on top.
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The Pink Lady is a classic cocktail with a fun, frothy texture and a sweet-and-tart taste that plays out beautifully. The applejack cuts through the gin nicely to add a bit of warmth without being overpowering.
What's your go-to Lady's Night Cocktail recipe?
Did you know how many delicious cocktail recipes are on the blog? With Valentine's Day coming up, make your sweetheart this Cupid's Cocktail, nothing beats champagne and strawberries! Or maybe this Valentine's Mudslide cocktail for the Bailey's and ice cream lovers out there!
Pink Lady Cocktail
- 1 1/2 oz gin
- 1/2 oz applejack
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- 1 large egg white
- Grenadine to personal taste
- Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and give a vigorous shake for 10 seconds.
- Fill the cocktail shaker with ice and give a repeated shake, now for 20-30 seconds until the egg has made the mixture frothy.
- Pour out into a martini glass and garnish with a cherry and a twist of lemon.
This post was originally published on this blog on Jan 22, 2018.
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A New Year, A New Life
New Years is a tradition that has been going since the Roman Empire. The new calendar year is seen as a fresh start. A new chapter in life with which to gain experiences and knowledge. Many celebrate this holiday simply because it's something to celebrate. Many celebrate it as a means to reflect back at the year they had before, and look forward to a new one. Personally, I don't care about New Years. Though this in itself raised an important question on the holiday: Do I celebrate anything?
Why do we celebrate? Should I celebrate anything? Most of my friends know that there really isn't much of anything that gets me excited. This is rooted in a plethora of strange psychological problems that have been detailed in previous blog posts, but at least I am beginning to understand it. I have always believed and said that life is what you make it. Is it really as simple as saying "I'm going to celebrate this because I can."?
Is this even a change that I want to make? Well, I can't be certain. A lot of things changed this last year and I am no longer the same person I used to be. Thankfully I can say this is a rather good thing. I enjoy life a lot more than I used to, and have become much more open minded because of it.
I don't know where I'll be next year, just like I didn't know where I'd be this year around this time last year. While it's easy to sit and reflect on where I've been, it's still difficult for me to look forward and try to live in the moment. I still have problems to sort out, and I'm working every day to fix them. Things aren't easy in my head, especially when the situation I live in is not even close to the one I'd like to be in.
But I can't sit around and wait for things to change anymore. I can't be afraid to get out of my bubble and try new things. There's no telling where my life will lead me, but I'll walk every step without fear of it taking me somewhere I don't want to be. Not because I don't fear, but because I've learned to accept where life takes me regardless of the outcomes. We learn to appreciate things when we are devoid of feeling them. Home is not home if we have never left it.
Most importantly, you can never know your true potential if you stick with what you already know. Who knows, maybe you're a prodigy at something you never thought you'd be good at. Would you know if you never tried it? It seems cliche and canned to say these things, but I'm beginning to truly understand what that means. There are only a handful of people in my life that have truly helped me change who I am for the better.
As silly as it seems, that quote is absolutely true. Despite the best efforts of my family to change who I am, it never worked. They didn't give me reason to change who I am. They just told me that I needed to change. As sad as it is to say, I've never really felt like they offered me much in the way of looking towards the world. In fact, it's more safe to say that they've held me back from it.
I don't like this fact, and it's terribly difficult to deal with. But I still seek to find the world I know is out there for me to love. That's up to me to find, not them. It would just have been nice to feel like they were part of that world I wanted to be in. At the moment, I can't say that's true. Things will most likely change, and hardships will be faced which will help me appreciate them more of this I have no doubt.
But for the time being, I must face the world with the couple people who have really made me want to move forward and face the world. I'm incredibly thankful for them and hope I can give them as much as they've given me. I won't have much to give back though, if I don't find my true potential, and that's what drives me to be the best I can be. So here's to a new year. A brighter future. A new life!

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When it comes to skills shortages in the Northern Rivers sometimes you have to think outside the box, and outside the country.
Grafton based Migration Agent, Henk van der Merwe and colleague Pam Wells have been doing exactly that on a recent trip to South Africa.
Working with local and national businesses they identify skills required and develop strategies to attract skilled migrants to fill local positions and to grow local business profits.
Henk commented: "It's a solution to a very real problem, we target specific skills shortages in the Northern Rivers that need to be addressed now. By sourcing skilled migrants we solve the skills shortage and boost the local economy."
Driving 7500 km, conducting 178 interviews with a huge variety of applicants, the lessons and benefits of targeted migration to the region are clear for all to see.
The team from OZXchange were successful in attracting a strong group of professional people to local businesses, with the first engineer recruited on this trip arriving in the area in next month.
It's not all one way traffic, the region is also attracting investment, OZXchange clients from the Limpopo province in South Africa are investing in integrated farming businesses in the Northern Rivers. Direct investments are currently topping $4.5 million.
Following a customer focused model that allows for confidential direct contact with client groups and their families, the team work through the barriers in the country of origin and in Australia. Very often it is the softer issues and removal of emotional barriers that drive successful recruitment of highly valuable migrants (see sample opposite) into this region, known for its sustainable living.
While rapid, unchecked, economic growth in South Africa has resulted in electricity failures and the closure of several large international projects, Australia remains the destination of choice for young professional families from all over the world.
Quenton Oates
Currently an independent consultant, Quenton has over 20 years business experience in roles including operations, management and executive consulting in Africa, USA, South America, UK, Europe, and Australia.
Quenton has extensive experience working with government organisations, international corporations and regional companies in industries that include finance, manufacturing, automotive, media and entertainment and technology.
While employed in the USA, Quenton, grew a strategic consulting practice from a core of 6 to a successful team of 80 consultants located across the USA and Europe.
A regular participant on panel discussions and guest speaker at business seminars, he also conducts executive training and coaching to individuals and teams.
Quenton has a Batchelor of Commerce Degree, a Marketing Diploma and an MBA.


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Road closure information for 2018's Asda Foundation Leeds 10K on Sunday 8th July.
Leeds prepares to welcome thousands of road runners for the 12th annual Asda Foundation Leeds 10K on Sunday 8th July.
A number of roads in the city will be closed or have restricted access on the day to ensure the safety of all those taking part in the race, which starts at 9.30am.
Numerous other roads around the 10K route will also be affected or have access restricted. The roads will reopen as soon as it is safe to do so.
Roads affected by the closures include: Abbey Road, Great George Street, Calverley Street, Cookridge Street, Vicar Lane, Call Lane, Wellington Street, Kirkstall Road, West Street and The Headrow.
Starting at the top of the Vicar Lane – opposite the Grand Arcade, the route takes competitors towards Call Lane and Sovereign Street, along Wellington Street and out along Kirkstall Road. Runners will turn and return into town back along Kirkstall Road and continue into the city to finish outside Leeds Town Hall on The Headrow.
Both events are organised by Jane Tomlinson's Run For All and are part of the legacy of the late inspirational Jane Tomlinson CBE.
Tristan Batley-Kyle, Head of Events at Run For All, said: "We do try very hard to keep any closures to a minimum but, inevitably, some are necessary for the safety of the participants and spectators. We apologise for any inconvenience that may be caused and would like to thank people in advance for their patience and support."
People taking part in the event are encouraged to support one of the official partner charities or select to fundraise for a cause of their own choice.
The race's official partner charities are Jane Tomlinson Appeal, Macmillan Cancer Support, Sue Ryder, Martin House Children's Hospice, Candlelighters, Leeds Mind, St George's Crypt, Leeds Children's Hospital Appeal and Brain Tumour Research and People in Action.
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Stone Cold Fox's Fall Collection Was Inspired By Vintage Asian Fashion & It's So Gorgeous — PHOTOS
It's that time of year again where you don't want summer to end, but also are really tired of wearing the same cutoff shorts every day. Nothing makes this feeling more real than when you get to preview Stone Cold Fox's fall collection and see all of the beautiful pieces that will make your heart melt this autumn.
During a preview on Aug. 30 in Venice, Calif., Stone Cold Fox founders Cydney Morris and Dallas Wand tell Bustle it took about nine months to come up with the collection. When asked how they came up with the designs, the duo say they were inspired by vintage Asian pieces. Both Morris and Wand are "obsessed" with Asian culture and history, and it shows in their new line.
One of their favorite pieces from the collection is a sheer, floor-length robe embroidered with cherry blossoms that I could totally see someone like Rihanna or Kim Kardashian wearing with over the knee boots and a slick bodysuit. It's super pretty.
At the preview event, the founders were both wearing pieces from their fall collection (which must be one of the best perks of being a designer) and looked stylish AF (but that comes as no surprise).
Morris was wearing a dahlia printed dress with buttons up the entire length of the front and Wand rocked the black flared jumpsuit that is literally the epitome of fall 2016 style.
Nara Robe Cherry Blossom, $325, thestonecoldfox.com
You need this robe, right?
Carnation Dress Green Dahlia, $520, t hestonecoldfox.com
So. Much. Pretty.
Ren Jumpsuit, $320, thestonecoldfox.com
This jumpsuit will take you from fall all the way to summer 2017 — guaranteed!
Here are a few of my other favorite pieces from the collection:
1. This Trendy Bomber
Captain Reversible Bomber, $800, thestonecoldfox.com
Basically the It piece for fall.
2. This Silk Dress
Lotus Dress, $295, thestonecoldfox.com
So cute.
3. This Chic Blazer
East Blazer, $450, thestonecoldfox.com
Not your traditional jacket.
4. This Crop Top
Cleo Crop, $205, thestonecoldfox.com
Off the shoulder and bell sleeves? Perfect for fall.
To shop the entire collection, head over to thestonecoldfox.com.
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We're an independent, family run florist of almost 100 years. We arrange flowers for all occasions, whether that's to say sorry, thank you, or simply that I love you. The Crosskills team have many years experience in creating the perfect arrangement for any occasion. So whether you're looking for a bespoke bridal package or the perfect thank you present, let us help you.
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Second Harvest Food Bank recently completed a fiscal year and totaled our annual food distribution that occurs through our 500 partner agency programs. We set a 29 year record of providing 36 million pounds of food, enough for approximately 24 million meals. The numbers are staggering, it's very hard to imagine that much food and realize there is still a gap.
What's even more amazing to me is the giving spirit and incredible generosity of Central Florida. People like you. We can't thank you enough:
- Over 10,000 volunteers providing 42,000 volunteer hours. We could not accomplish the mission without you. Volunteers give of themselves and never have the chance to meet or see the people being helped. Last year, you helped over 500,000 people, many of them children. Thank you.
- The food industry continues to be unbelievably supportive with over 800 companies and locations donating. Everyone from farmers, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, restaurants, resorts, hotels, community food drives to USDA. Thank you.
- Financial donors bring it all together with their support. We have a critical mission but without funding, the full impact of our operation does not happen. We look at our donors as "investors" in the community. Your investment pays huge dividends when someone is receiving a meal they otherwise would miss. For every $1 donated gives us the power to distribute up to $9 worth of groceries… quite a Return On Investment. Thank you.
- For all of you spreading the word about the hunger issue and how to become part of the solution, thank you.
- Our 500 partner agencies throughout Central Florida are doing heroic work day in and day out; most of them under the radar. Their spirit and passion are unparalleled and inspire us every day. What an amazing group of human beings. Thank you.
When I viewed the video below, I immediately thought of all of you…one description came to mind…..Hunger's Heroes. Thank you.
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How To Find The Best 1031 NNN Properties For Sale
Is the Lease really a NNN Lease? - Triple Net Properties Q&A
Today we look at if the Lease is really triple net? Is it absolute net, triple net or double net?
In NNN investing, the lease is one of the most important things. The point of investing in NNN properties is to have a "hands off" investment.
When buying NNN properties make sure to read the lease to see if it is really true NNN or not.
Many triple net brokers and NNN sellers will advertise the lease as "net leased" or "ease of management" or "minimal landlord responsibilities" . Often times the lease will have more landlord responsibilities that advertised.
In this Video and Audio Q&A Thomas Morgan, CCIM of 1031navigator.com talks about absolute net leases, NNN leases, and NN leases.
Beware of opening escrow without having read the lease to see if it is triple net or not. This will save you time and money on your 1031 exchange NNN property purchase.
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Our focused expertise, experience and daily triple net market presence enables clients to complete their 1031 Exchanges with peace of mind and certainty. 1031 Navigator has been involved with over half a billion dollars of 1031 Exchange NNN Properties in over 30 states.
1031 Navigator is a service of Andrus & Morgan Co., a national commercial and investment real estate brokerage specializing in passive income investments.
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What nearby deal is a good NNN real estate investment?
TMO plays a game of deal roulette and looks at a net leased NNN Dunkin Donuts property for sale with 9 years on a absolute triple net lease.
It is a nice NNN building in downtown Phoenix, an attractive piece of real estate. It features a great location on 16th St and Bethany Home Road NNN Dunkin Donut For Sale which is quite a busy intersection with high traffic volume and a number of other properties nearby.
However, it has pretty aggressive cap rate and high per square foot rate, but it looks like it could be a good deal.
The price is $2,375,000
Deal Roulette rating is A- to B+.
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Make sure you don't mess up your 1031 exchange.
Learn about the common 1031 mistakes and errors people have made.
About the NNN Dunkin Donut For Sale Tenant:
Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, owns, operates, and franchises quick service restaurants under NNN Dunkin' Donuts worldwide. The company operates in four segments: NNN Dunkin' Donuts U.S., NNN Dunkin' Donuts International, Baskin-Robbins International, and Baskin-Robbins U.S. Its restaurants offer hot and cold coffee, donuts, bagels, muffins and sandwiches, hard-serve ice cream, frozen beverages, baked goods, and other products. As of February 10, 2014, the company had approximately 11,000 Dunkin' Donuts restaurants and 7,300 Baskin-Robbins restaurants, which are primarily owned and operated by approximately 2,000 franchisees, licensees, and joint venture partners. Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc is publicly traded on the NASDAQ (DNKN) with a market capitalization in excess of $4.5 billion.
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Top 5 Reasons to Obtain a Land Survey
Guest Post by Will Schnier, P.E., President of BIG RED DOG Engineering | Consulting
There are many reasons why somebody purchasing property would want to obtain the necessary survey products. For this discussion, at a minimum, I recommend that you should always obtain a current title survey, based on a title commitment less than 30-days old. A title survey will include information regarding property lines, location of improvements, easements, utilities and other conditions affecting the property.
I would also suggest that you consider obtaining a full tree, topography, and boundary survey in addition to the title survey if it's appropriate for your purchase and project/investment intentions. The tree, topography, and boundary survey is also referred to as a design survey, and may be used by an engineer or architect to develop site development and building plans.
My top five reasons for you to obtain a survey are as follows:
1.) Know what you're buying – the survey will identify the exact limits of the property boundary and improvements on the property.
Real estate can have title and boundary disputes (unfortunately it's more common than you'd expect), which a title survey would help to uncover. Furthermore, relying upon tax district information on the lot or building size, or seller furnished documentation can be a recipe for expensive trouble without proper due diligence.
2.) Discover the presence and exact location of any easements, restrictions, or other encumbrances that may be imposed upon the property.
You may look out on a piece of property and see a green field, or a paved parking lot, and simply assume that that land is available for you to develop easily. How does that change if there are drainage or utility easements in that location? You may still be able to develop, yes, but your cost just went up a lot more than the cost of the survey.
Or suppose, you're out in the county, not under the jurisdiction of a municipality that can impose zoning and land use restrictions. So you can build what you want right? What if a former owner of the property restricted its use, in an effort to promote a certain type of community? That 10-acre tract you intended to use for your commercial construction business may not be feasible if there is a deed restriction from 30 years ago limiting the use of the property to residential.
3.) If you're spending significant money, it makes sense to an additional thousand or few thousand on a title and design survey.
Obtaining a title survey is an affordable way to obtain some more peace of mind with the transaction. Don't be penny-wise and pound-foolish. You should do everything you can to protect the investment you're making. A title survey could be as little as $1,000.
4.) The title and/or design survey can be used in the future to prepare drawings and exhibits, and to apply for building permits.
If you're buying an office building for example, your prospective tenants may ask for a site plan showing the parking locations on the property – well now you have a survey you can supply them. Suppose again you want to apply for a minor building permit to expand the same office building - having a survey in hand will be a necessary step in that process.
5.) You can make the other guy pay!
All real estate contracts, residential or commercial, contain a clause specifically assigning the cost of the tile survey to either the buyer or the seller. Check the box next to the other guys name; this point is rarely an issue of significant contention during the negotiation process.
For more reading, I would encourage you to visit the BIG RED Blog. On you blog you will find very useful information on the land subdivision and site development permitting process, and highlights of specific BIG RED DOG projects, such as our new downtown Austin hotel at 416 Congress Avenue.
About Will Schnier, P.E.:
Will Schnier is the President of BIG RED DOG Engineering | Consulting. He has been responsible for the project management, engineering design, and regulatory permitting of numerous multifamily residential, retail, office, and industrial site development projects throughout central Texas. He can be reached by email at Will.Schnier(atsign)BIGREDDOG.com or by phone at (512) 669-5560.
About BIG RED DOG Engineering | Consulting:
BIG RED DOG is an Austin, Texas-based civil engineering firm specializing in land development engineering, permitting, and land use consulting. Our team of professional civil engineers and certified land planners has over 100-years of combined experience in the Austin and central Texas market. Our commercial project experience includes multi-family, hotel, office, industrial, retail, and single-family subdivision development projects throughout central Texas.


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I am delighted to have been invited to present at the PA Life Training Day being run by the super team at Forum Events, on Wednesday 22nd June at The Grange Hotel Tower Bridge.
Their magazine Deputy Editor Molly Dyson interviewed me for the digital publication ahead of the event – you can read the article here.
Through my work with Marion Lowrence, founder of the PA Hub, (and one of the best networkers I know!) I've had the opportunity to speak at a number of events for PA's and always thoroughly enjoy working with them. Any one who speaks regularly will know that audiences vary from place to place, depending on amongst other factors; profession, sector or role. From my experience PA's make up a fun, dynamic and questioning crowd, always keen to learn and develop.


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When you want to become a professional photographer there are many things that you will need to study. Photography poses are one thing that you should study and get perfect. Some people are very tense when having their photo taken and you will need to put them at ease and make them look their best. By ensuring that your client is posed correctly they will look amazing and your work will get the credit it so deserves.
Photography posing is not all about the people in the shot, you also need to learn how to position and place the other items as well. Ensuring that every last detail is perfect is all part of your job. With experience you can make everything look so natural that people will not realize it was posed.
Different situations will need different posing. Wedding poses can take more time to get right as they are so important. Many people will be feeling uncomfortable as they are in dresses and suits that they wouldn't normally wear. You need to ensure that you make everyone look natural and at their best throughout the whole day. If you study wedding posing thoroughly then you will have many ideas to help you take the perfect photos every time.
Learning how to use different poses for different photo shoots will make you more experienced. If you can photograph a varied portfolio then you will be able to charge more and you will be recommended by people. Formal portraits are not very often requested anymore but you need to know how to pose these correctly. You want to try and make them look as natural as possible and have every member enjoying themselves in the photo. Try to use a number of different positions and shots for photos then you can decide which ones you prefer.
Initially you will need to practice a lot to find which photography poses you prefer and which ones your clients like. The more confident you are then your clients will be more relaxed and enjoy the photo shoot more. You need to find environments and situations where everyone is relaxed, ensure that they wear comfortable clothes and if possible the same contrasting colors to make the shot look amazing. As with any profession you will get better with time and experience, the more photos you take the better they will be.
When you have completed a photo shoot you need to analyze your photos but not be over critical of them. If you research photography poses well and keep up to date with the latest trends and fashions then you will become a very good photographer. You may decide to specialize in a certain type of photography whether this is weddings, portraits or action photography, but the principles are the same. Knowing how to arrange the surroundings, clients and overall look of the photo is essential.


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Here we have the lone starring vehicle for vocal trio Hot (Gwen Owens, Cathy Carson and Juanita Curiel). The ladies of the group meet in prison and discover a shared musical talent they aim to pursue after exiting the big house. The post-jailhouse story is an unwieldy melding of "rise to the top" music industry journey and engine revving "chase-sploitation" flick. The jokes remain resolutely low-brow while the cast tries to keep up with the constant schizophrenic tonal shifts. The plot involves the band running afoul of a judge, sheriff and parole officer in the town of Pitts, where their performing career begins. Our heroines pull pranks, perform songs and race up and down the highways of the heartless American desert.
The film is more entertaining than one might expect and the members of Hot seize their moment in the spotlight with delight. They have an easy charm and cozy familiarity with one another that makes it up onto the screen. The car stunts are more than competent for the budget class the film was made within although it never gets quite as reckless as most of the better known gearhead movies of the period. It is forgiveable though because the creative forces behind the scenes have the good sense to keep things moving quickly and cut to a rousing music number if things start to stall out. No matter how sloppy or inconsistent things get you are never bored and that is more than one can hope for with most large-scale Hollywood product.


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It's Oaktopia Week here at We Denton Do It and we're already excited. We had one of those lovely weekends when the square gets shut down for a few hours and we can all walk and wander around the streets pretending like we don't actually jaywalk when the streets are open. Arts, Antiques and Autos was Saturday morning on the square and while the area was packed to the gills with people, we didn't see anybody come and take it this year. Lots of great photos from the past seven days of life in Denton are below. Look through 'em and click 'em to be led back to the photographer's Instagram profile.
Tag your photos with #WDDI on Instagram to be included in next week's What We Did.
Here's some more photos of all of those rat rods, old cars, and more from the square on Saturday:


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My favorite person, my best friend.
As you've been saying, from day one, God has put us together for a reason. I believe that reason is to continually lift each other up and to be a reflection of God's love. For the last five and a half years you have always made it known to me that no matter the circumstances, you will always love me. You have been an incredible light for Jesus and I am so filled with joy to say that I get to be a part of that for the rest of my life.
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Graduating, high school seniors or military veterans who reside in Chicago or its southern suburbs, and who are accepted into an accredited four-year college or university as entering freshmen are eligible. Students must have a 3.0 or better GPA, an ACT score of at least 20 or SAT score of 1020, a positive behavioral record and evidence of at least district required service hours. The MJBF Scholarship is open to all eligible students regardless of race, ethnicity or sexual orientation.
The Scholarship is a free, one time $2,500 award provided to the selected student(s). The student(s) may use the scholarship to assist in undergraduate related expenses such as payment of tuition, fees, books, room and board and/or travel to and from the school and home. At least one award is promised. The number of scholarships awarded depends on the funds raised during the year. The scholarship is presented to the student(s) at a Scholarship Luncheon in their honor. The Scholarship Luncheon is the culminating activity of the annual MJB Golf Classic fundraiser, hosted each July. Recipients must be present at the luncheon, to receive their awards.
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"Originally from Honolulu, violist Ren Martin-Doike is a versatile and passionate performer on a mission to captivate audiences around the world. She has toured and performed throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia both as a soloist and as a member of numerous ensembles including the Curtis Symphony Orchestra, the Benny Rietveld Jazz Quintet, and Duo RenJi. The winner of the Maurice Ravel Foundation Competition's String Quartet Prize, as well as a chamber music prize from the Conservatoire Américain à Fontainebleau, Ms. Martin-Doike has enjoyed musical collaborations with members of the Johannes and Dover String Quartets as well as with Philadelphia Orchestra Concertmaster David Kim, among others.
As principal viola of the Curtis 20/21 Chamber Orchestra, she went on tour with Jennifer Koh and Jaime Laredo as a part of their Two x Four Project, which resulted in a multi-Grammy Award nominated album on the Cedille Label. Ms. Martin-Doike has played with the Philadelphia Orchestra, and served as principal viola of the Curtis Symphony Orchestra, and the New York String Orchestra.
A former Harriet Hale Woolley Scholar and Musician in Residence at the Fondation des États-Unis in Paris, Ms. Martin-Doike is a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music and is currently pursuing her Master's studies at the Conservatoire Supérieur de Musique de Paris."


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Karen Thomas
Managing Partner
Karen's areas of legal practice are diverse. With 30 years of experience as a practising lawyer, Karen's expertise includes all types of difficult and complex commercial disputes in all Australian jurisdictions.
Highly regarded as a practical, resourceful and tenacious lawyer, Karen is adept at cutting through to the strategic issues that define difficult disputes. Her reputation for achieving exceptional results is built on keen legal and tactical judgment and her ability to manage the multidisciplinary team necessary to conduct complex and large scale litigation.
Clients have described Karen variously as an "accomplished" and "very efficient and talented litigator" distinguished by her "relentless pursuit of all avenues in support of her client's argument" and her "very strong attention to detail".
As well as conducting a successful legal practice, Karen is the managing partner of Fisher Jeffries and a key member of the firm's management committee.
Major Assignments
- Acting for a privately held group of companies in Federal Court proceedings brought by the FWO for the alleged sham contracting in the provision of personal care and domestic services under various government agency contracts
- Successfully defending a Customs Act 1901 investigation brought by Australian Border Force with regard to the alleged importation of asbestos in cement fibre sheeting
- Successfully defending an investigation by SafeWork SA into the manufacture of portable buildings allegedly including asbestos materials
- Acting for a State Government principal for the design and construction of a major transport project relation to delay and defect claim disputes
- Acting for a State Government principal in relation to various road projects
- Acting for one of Australia's most successful manufacturers and distributors of air conditioning equipment in a variety of commercial disputes ranging from trade mark infringement to competitive product advertising
- Acting for an international group of businesses encompassing mining, energy generation, metals and engineering in a dispute concerning the defective design and construction of part of their material handling and export facility
- For 20 years, Karen acted for one of Australia's largest vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution businesses, providing risk management advice as well as conducting a variety of business disputes arising from the diverse operations of this top 100 company.
- Acting for a civil contractor in arbitration proceedings for its claims against its Government principal for $32 million for delay and disruption costs, which claims were settled favourably at mediation.
- Acting for the design and construction contractor in an integrated waste water and desalination project in arbitration proceedings brought by its drilling subcontractor for delay costs.
- Acting for the owner of a pipe-lay barge in a series of related third party and marine insurance disputes in respect of multi-million dollar claims arising from the damage to and detention of a barge in Batam, Indonesia
- Acting for the owner of a pipe-laying barge in a series of related contractual, insurance and trade practices disputes for claims in excess of $47M, the subject of multiple Federal Court proceedings (including its Admiralty Jurisdiction), the High Court of Singapore and various domestic and international arbitrations in connection with the charter of the barge for an offshore gas project in Australia.
- Acting for the London underwriter of the 2004 and 2005 PI Scheme for the Institute of Chartered Accountants in relation to a number of disputed claims in South Australia arising from the frauds of an insured's employee.
- Acting in a product liability and professional indemnity claim in relation to a crane which derailed in situ and led to a fatality.
- Since February 2006, acting as the Manager of Magarey Farlam Lawyers by appointment under the Legal Practitioners Act 1981 (SA) in the management and winding up of the client affairs of the former legal practice.
- Defending the criminal prosecution brought by the ACCC under the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) of a national jewellery retailer for misleading advertising over was/now pricing.
- Acting for a major gaming machine manufacturer and the national industry association in relation to various public inquiries regarding a range of proposed Commonwealth and State regulatory reforms to the gaming industry.
- Representing the previous detention services provider to the Commonwealth Government in civil claims and public inquiries about immigration detention including the much publicised HREOC Inquiry into the Detention of Children.
- Acting for an international food and beverage distributor in its South Australian litigation including a number of major Federal Court matters that have involved contract, trade practices and competition issues as well as product liability and intellectual property claims.
- Conducting a successful test case about the proper application of the harm minimisation legislation introduced in South Australia to protect problem gamblers.
- Conducting a series of litigated matters for a manufacturer concerning the interpretation of key provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1993 (SA) in relation to long term emissions from its manufacturing facility.
- Representing the Auditor General of South Australia in his inquiry and report to the Parliament of South Australia on the redevelopment of the Hindmarsh Soccer Stadium. This Inquiry involved close scrutiny of the regulatory and political framework for which a major public infrastructure project was undertaken with a particular focus on principles of good governance and public administration in the procurement of public works.
- For five years defending a US manufacturer of electronic colour reproduction equipment in a major Federal Court dispute that finally resolved on appeal to the High Court.
- For five years conducting a $20M dispute between major banks over cheque kiting involving investigation and evidence of the entire cheque clearing system of Australian banks between 1986 and 1991.
- For several years, acting for investors/borrowers against the Pegasus group in a series of cases concerning thoroughbred investment products. Karen's expertise in this area was later recognised by her appointment as a consultant to the South Australian Government's Taskforce to review the State Bank group's exposure to the Pegasus group's financing activities.
- Acting for a South Australian university in the conduct of a $20M Federal Court case that involved trade practices and probity issues in the context of a Commonwealth Government CRC grant.
Doyles Guide
- Leading Litigation & Dispute Resolution Lawyers – Adelaide, 2015 (Leading)
- Leading Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Lawyers – Adelaide, 2016 (Leading)
- Leading Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Lawyers - SA, 2017 (Leading)
- Leading Construction & Infrastructure Litigation Lawyers – SA, 2018 (Recommended)
- Leading Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Lawyers – SA, 2018 (Leading)
Best Lawyers Awards
- Recognised in Litigation – Adelaide, 2020
- Recognised in Alternative Dispute Resolution – Adelaide, 2020
- Recognised in Construction/Infrastructure Law – Adelaide, 2020
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Crafty Mart - The Mom and Pop Shoppe
- Musica 51 East Market Street Akron, OH, 44308 United States (map)
A store made up of comic-book nerds, artists, horror-movie fans and grown up punk rock kids. A storefront filled with tattoo and hand-drawn art designs. Sick apparel for strange people.


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1-Day Intensive with Jack Bowdan
Casting Associate
Date: Sunday, December 16th 2018
Time: 2PM - 5PM
Location: AGR, 15 West 28th Street, 9th Floor, NYC 10001
$60 (Non-Members)
$50 (ELEVATE Members OR SALE)
*multiple discounts cannot be combined
*limited to 16 students per class
A free Membership Directory profile is required to fully register. Create your profile here!
Ages 13 and up
Our Format
Today is the day to learn from Jack Bowdan. The day begins with a Q/A with Jack. Next, each actor will get to work on camera with Jack and receive feedback. Each actor, one at a time, will work on camera with Jack on pre-selected sides and be supported by one of our outstanding readers. The rest of the class will get to watch and listen while the student is performing. Each actor's work will be emailed to them in the form of a High Definition Quicktime Movie after the class to review as they wish. This class is slotted for a 3 hour period meaning that class CAN last 3 hours but if all questions are answered and each student has been seen by the CD, class may possibly end before the 3 hours is finished.
Sides Policy - AGR NY
Information regarding sides for this intensive will be included in your booking confirmation email.
Absolutely no monologues or scenes from plays will be allowed.
Wait List Policy
If a class is sold out, you can sign up for a spot on the wait list.
If a spot opens, the wait list is notified via email and the spot is sold on a first come, first served basis.
If you do not get the spot, you do not need to rejoin the wait list.
Cancellation Policy
We do not offer refunds, but we do offer credit. Cancellations must be made 7 days or more in advance of a class, event, or intensive in order to receive a credit. You can cancel the class online in our booking system or via email.
Unless otherwise noted, if you cancel within 7 days of the class, event, or intensive due to sickness or industry related work, we require a doctor's note or proof of work in order to issue a credit.
Cancellations within 24 business hours of the class, event, or intensive and/or no-shows will NOT be credited under any circumstance. For example, if your class is on Sunday, you must cancel before the end of business on Friday.
Our Classes/Events are NOT job interviews, auditions or employment opportunities. The presence of an industry professional is in no way a promise of employment. The Actor's Green Room does not attempt to procure or promise employment, we are strictly an educational experience
About Jack
Jack is currently working on an upcoming television series.
With Binder Casting:
BROADWAY: Nice Work If You Can Get It, Born Yesterday, Brighton Beach Memoirs/Broadway Bound, The Miracle Worker, The 39 Steps, Is He Dead?, Inherit the Wind, Journey's End, Butley, The Times They Are-A-Changin', Well, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Movin' Out, Sixteen Wounded, 45 Seconds From Broadway, Urban Cowboy, A Class Act, The Dinner Party, Wrong Mountain, The Iceman Cometh, ...Charlie Brown, High Society, Golden Child, The Sound of Music, Triumph of Love, Proposals, Last Night of Ballyhoo, King David, On the Waterfront, Damn Yankees, Laughter on the 23rd Floor, Lost in Yonkers, Jerome Robbins' Broadway, Jake's Women, The Goodbye Girl, Rumors.
SPECIAL THEATRICAL EVENTS: the Encores! Series at City Center
OFF-BROADWAY: The Body of An American (Primary Stages), The 39 Steps (Union Square Theatre and New World Stages), I And You (59E59Theatre), Desperate Writers, The Marvelous Wonderettes , Portraits, Barbara's Wedding, My Old Lady, Surviving Grace, Time and Again (MTC), A Class Act (MTC), Things You Shouldn't Say Past Midnight, London Suite, Hyde in Hollywood, Oil City Symphony
LONDON WEST END: The Lady From Dubuque, The Old Vic TheatreASIA: Sister Act
FILM: Nine, Dreamgirls, Chicago, Everything Relative
TELEVISION: Opening Doors/HBO. The television films Once Upon A Mattress, The Music Man, Young at Heart, Chasing the Dragon. The series New York News, Going to Extremes, I'll Fly Away. East Coast casting for Warner Bros. Television (all pilots and TV films, 5 years), Sony Pictures Television, the pilots Cold Feet and Lateline.
REGIONAL THEATRE: includes work at Hartford Stage (2012-2017), Mark Taper Forum (LA, CA), Long Wharf Theatre (New Haven, CT), A.C.T. (San Francisco, CA), Old Globe Theatre (San Diego, CA), Shakespeare Theatre Company (Washington, D.C.), A Contemporary Theatre (Seattle, WA), Arena Stage (Washington, D.C.), Actors Theatre of Louisville (Louisville, KY), Huntington Theatre (Boston, MA), Alliance Theatre (Atlanta, GA), Williamstown Theatre Festival, Philadelphia Theatre Company, among many others.


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Machar, South Sudan's Exiled VP Orders Foreign Oil-workers Released
Three foreign oil workers who'd been captured near oil fields in South Sudan arrived safely in Khartoum Friday after they were ordered released Tuesday by Riek Machar, South Sudan's exiled Vice President.
Ethiopia and Sudan coordinated the evacuations.
Released were: Pakistani national, Ayaz Hussein Jamali, an engineer; and, Indian nationals, Ambrose Edwards and Muthu Vijaya Boopathy. The oil workers had been in the captivity of Machar's Sudanese People's Liberation Movement/Army -In Opposition (SPLM/A-IO).
Jamali worked for Juba based the Dar Petroleum Operating Co. (DPOC) which includes CNPC, a Malaysian company and others; Boopathy worked for China Petroleum; and, Edwards worked for Juba-based Sudd Services and Investment Co.
"The aforementioned three oil workers, who were captured from the Adar oilfields, are hereby released," reads a letter dated and signed March 28, by Machar. The letter is addressed to Dak Duop Bichok, of the SPLM/A-IO's National Committee for Energy and Mining.
"Contact in Khartoum, the embassies of Republics of India and Pakistan to inform them accordingly of the release of the oil workers and brief them on the position of SPLM/SPLA (IO) on peace in South Sudan," the letter says.
Machar fled to South Africa after South Sudan President Salva Kiir reportedly tried to kill him in July, 2016, causing the fragile agreement that had bound the men in a Transitional Government of National Unity (TGoNU) to collapse. The New York Times reported on January 23, and on March 4 that Kiir's army and police launched a scorched earth operation, including mass rapes and massacres, against communities perceived to be hostile.
Machar's aides claim Kiir's government is using proceeds from oil sales to buy arms that fuel the kind of massacres reported in The New York Times.
On Thursday the Donald Trump administration, in a move hailed by SPLM/SPLA (IO) signed on to a statement with the U.K. and Norway --the so-called Troika countries that have supported the peace efforts led by regional African group IGAD and the AU-- endorsing the treaty signed by Kiir and Machar that led to the creation of TGoNU.
SPLM/SPLA (IO) claim that after Kirr's attack on his VP in July the Obama administration had tilted towards him and even sought a U.N. travel ban against Machar.
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Halloween Dance Party
Oct 26, 2019 at 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
Event Info
Put on your costume and join the skeletons and sea stars, black cats and bat rays for an evening of trick-or-treating, dancing and ghostly good times.
The Halloween Dance Party is limited to Aquarium members; children under three admitted free.
Adult price is $25; child price (ages 3 to 17) is $20. Tickets are non-refundable.


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Hi everyone: A happy and healthy holiday season to you all! In the spirit of giving, we wanted to offer you our first free holiday printable!
I make unique Christmas tags every year... last year, it was over-sized custom cut letters for each person's name, the year before that it was an assortment of hand-drawn holiday tags, but this year I wanted to do something a bit different. We have really enjoyed getting into the holiday spirit with all of the different Christmas films airing nightly, so I borrowed quotes from some of our favorite holiday movies and made some Christmas tags! I printed them out on a laser printer with some Classic Crest #110 stock for extra weight, but you most certainly could print on an inkjet with your favorite card stock for a similar effect. A hand-held hole punch to make the final hole in the top for adorning gifts is the last piece you need, but it's certainly not required!
Click the link HERE to download the PDF! Enjoy, and Happy Holidays from The Noble Paperie!


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As a ZEN resident, recreation and fun are never far from home, and the same can be said for a wide range of shopping and dining selections. ZEN is just a short drive from the many lifestyle conveniences and exciting destinations of Lake Buena Vista, Windermere, and Doctor Phillips.
Explore the neighborhood map to learn more about the many points of interest that surround the fully centered lifestyle of ZEN.


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Today, I propose you to cook a really typical french dessert the coffee cream puff. We call it in french Religieuses which means litteraly nuns or sisters.
Before beginning, specially if you are a beginner, I highly recommend you to watch first the video about tips you have to know to success. It's really important to listen to my advices to avoid to fail. And also it's better to begin by the recipe of the chocolate eclairs.
Because of their feminin curves and their white colarettes, these cakes look like sisters in a covent. It's why they are called nuns ! Cook them and you will impressed your friends. They are very very good, specially for the coffee break at the end of the lunch.


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Remember, this Saturday at 1 pm is our pull-up workshop with Antonia Deroux. If you have signed up for this and cannot make it please let us know. If you are interested and haven't, talk to us asap!
A. Back Squat
beg 3×5, 1 warm up add 2.5 to last session
int 5×5 1 warmup
between sets, strict press.
Beg 5 reps, Int 2 reps
50 double unders
10 pullups
20 Am swings 24/16
Four rounds for time, 15 min cap


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Artibus et Historiae no. 74 (XXXVII)2016, ISSN 0391-9064
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COSTANZA BARBIERI - Visionary and Monumental: Sebastiano, Michelangelo and the Borgherini Chapel in San Pietro in Montorio (pp. 79–101)
In the Borgherini Chapel in San Pietro in Montorio Sebastiano del Piombo and Michelangelo invent a new pictorial language to express the spiritual ideals of the Amadeiti friars, creating images of great evocative power. It has not been noted hitherto that the Borgherini Chapel contains the first large-scale depiction of the Flagellation: a subject that exemplifies the modern devotion to the cult of the Body of Christ as an emphatic meditation on the sufferings of the Passion, as well as a metaphor for the sins of the Church. A new devotional source sheds light on the iconographic significance of the Flagellation, recalling the Lombard patronage of Bernardino Carvajal and the venerable Arcangela Panigarola, who was closely connected to the Amadeiti friars. Ultimately, the Transfiguration – prophecy of the second coming of Christ and long-awaited reform of the Church – triumphs over the sorrowful Flagellation.


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Chancellor Thompson's statement, May 31, 1972
Press release dated May 31, 1972. This document details Chancellor Lorin A. Thompson's response to the resolution put forward by the George Mason University Board of Visitors on May 31, 1972 that Thompson be appointed President of George Mason University effectively July 1, 1972. Thompson thanks the Board for its trust in him and stipulates that if appointed, his term would be brief. Two pages.
Creator : George Mason University Public Relations
Date : 31 May 1972
Source : George Mason University Office of University Relations press releases Box 4, Folder 1
Rights : Copyright George Mason University
Citation: George Mason University Public Relations, "Chancellor Thompson's statement, May 31, 1972," A History of George Mason University, accessed September 21, 2019, http://ahistoryofmason.gmu.edu/items/show/121.


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What are the top 2 reasons people give me for not continuing development in their current role?
Time and Money. No surprise there, right?
I cannot make time for you, that is something you will have to make on your own. But I may have found a way to get funding to alleviate the affordability issue. Check out the link by clicking the banner below for more information from Mentor Works, a government initiative to get businesses and non-profits into training their people. If you qualify, you can be eligible for up to 66% of training costs covered.
Take a look, then contact me about a specific workshop or training/coaching series to submit with the application:
Taking time to increase your capabilities, improve yourself as a person, and discover new ways to work with others, is not a waste of time or money. The value you receive from this is priceless.
If you prefer not to go through the grant, then contact me and we can still discuss options for you and your group:
So have you heard about my new book?
Probably, but have you thought about it as a workshop or training resource? I developed it as a guide I am providing for groups who would like to discover how they can organize their setting for vision and clarity. It is manageable and easily appropriated for a variety of settings. 1 session, individual coaching, or a training series, it fits!
Check out the book, it's only $5, and then contact me for more details:


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Last night saw the running of the 2nd Annual Sydney Brewery Cider Cocktail Competition, held at The Cidery in World Square.
Entries were received from over 20 bartenders, with a finalist list of 8 bartenders selected to compete in the final.
Their challenge was to create a cocktail and include an Australian inspired ingredient to marry with the crisp acidity of the Sydney Cider, Agave Ginger Cider or the Manly Perry cider.
The 8 finalists represented a mix of some experienced bartenders with a few that were competing for their very first time.
Head judge was our very own Drinks Curator at Drinks World, with one of the best palates in the industry, Ben Davidson, joined by Corinne Mossati from Cocktails & Bars, as well as respected bartender Max Greco, owner of Sydney rock'n'roll bar, Vasco.
Jangling Jacks' Dan Noble took out the competition with the wittily named cocktail Easy Like a Cider Morning – a homage to enjoying a 'remedial' cocktail when waking up on a Sunday morning at a mates place. The drink contained Calvados, clove infused munuka honey, fresh lime juice, a dash of Hellfire bitters and topped with Sydney Cider, served straight up with sea-salt rim. It was the unanimous choice of the judges to take out the crown.
In second place was Natalie Ng from Door Knock, who knocked up a delicious twist on a citrus spritz, combining a homemade bitter citrus cordial, fresh lemon juice and topped with Sydney Cider and finished with an atomised saline solution, proclaiming she is Proud to be a Sydney Cider.
Rounding out the podium in third place was Nicola Morra from Sydney's original small bar – Grasshopper, with a suitably inspired long drink combining pandan, lemon myrtle, Plantation rum, fig liqueur and topped with Manly Perry cider, in a drink he called My Fizz Mate.
Ben Davidson noted that, "All the finalists were of a very high calibre and it was impressive to see the dedication applied to creating and presenting their beautiful drinks."
Other Finalists
Morgan Karlsson – The Duke of Clarence
Francisco Navarrete – Nel Restaurant
Atlanta Pahulu – Ramblin Rascal Tavern
Daniel Hilton – Lobo Plantation
Samuel Reilly – Mamasan Surry Hills
The Brand owner and competition organiser, Richard Feyn, was suitably impressed by the efforts put in by all the bartenders and said, "The level of quality on display tonight was so high that I couldn't de-cider on a winner."


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Environmental Sustainability Committee
The Environmental Sustainability Committee is committed to guiding the City of Fairfax to become an environmentally sustainable "green city." This process involves resource conservation, preventing ecological harm, developing and using renewable resources and encouraging self-sufficient practices. The ESC will recommend programs and policies and undertake actions that will engage residents and businesses in the creation of a sustainable city.
ESC Meetings 2019
The Environmental Sustainability Committee meets on the first Wednesday of each month. The meetings are typically held at Historic Blenheim Center and begin at 7:00 P.M. To determine the official meeting location and time of a specific meeting, check the table below or the City Calendar.
Meeting Date
|Meeting Minutes | Reports
|Historic Blenheim
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|Historic Blenheim
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|Historic Blenheim
|Meeting Minutes
|Historic Blenheim
|Meeting Minutes
|Historic Blenheim
|Meeting Minutes
|City of Fairfax Regional Library
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|Historic Blenheim
|09/04/2019 (ESC Retreat 9am-1pm)
|Historic Blenheim
ESC Meeting Archive
ContactIf you have questions or would like more information about the Environmental Sustainability Committee, please contact the Staff Representative:
Stefanie Kupka 703.385.7816 email@example.com
The committee is comprised of nine members. Eight members are appointed by the City Council for a two year term. The ninth member shall be a member of the City School Board who is designated annually by the Board. As possible, the City Council will seek to include one member from the City of Fairfax business community. City residency is not required for committee members selected from the City of Fairfax business community.
Current members:
Mark Chandler (Acting Vice Chair)
Judy Fraser
Susan Crate
Timothy Killian
Bruce Knight
Michael K. Lee
Alice Lippert (Acting Chair)
Toby Sorensen (School Board member)
General Information
Overview of Committee
The committee will advise and assist the City Council and all Boards and Commissions on policies and practices dealing with the environment and energy conservation. In this capacity, the committee will act as an advocate for protecting, preserving and enhancing the environment. The committee will also provide a means for promoting discussion between the public and private sectors on issues related to the environment.
Outline of Committee Purpose and Functions
The purpose and function of the Committee will include the following, but is not limited exclusively to these items:
- To act as an advocate for protecting, preserving and enhancing the environment as it relates to issues under consideration by the City Council and Planning Commission.
- To serve in an advisory role to the City Council and all Boards and Commissions on environmental and sustainability policy issues. The committee may recommend new ordinances, amendments to existing ordinances and other actions it deems appropriate. The committee may also recommend expenditures in connection with proposed programs.
To provide a means for promoting discussion and education on issues related to the environment and sustainability.
To advise and support the neighborhood recycling program.
To prepare an annual report to be presented to the City Council which includes, but is not limited to these items:
- any findings on the current condition of the city's environment.
- proposed policies and programs that support the preservation,
protection and enhancement of the city's environment and sustainability.
- evaluation of existing programs and policies to protect the environment and improve the city's sustainability.
- summary of the Committee actions and recommendations of the previous year.
Reports and Projects
Speakers Series
In 2015, the ESC organized a speaker series on the urban environment. Three speakers provided expertise on trees, streams and forest health and invasive plants. The series was undertaken as part of the ESC's outreach and education efforts. The ESC invited the staff, City Council, and the general public through the City Scene, the City alert email system, and word of mouth. The guest speakers provided a wealth of information in short order and gave the ESC and its guests an introduction to the kinds of actions the city can take to protect our natural areas. The speaker information and presentations can be found in the table below.
|Trees (urban forestry, tree and forest health, tree replacement)
|Jim McGlone, VA Department of Forestry Natural Resources Specialist
|Streams (biological health of streams)
|Danielle Wynne, Ecologist with Fairfax County Stormwater Division
|Forest Health and Invasive Plants (impact of urbanization and invasive plants on parkland)
Erin Stockschlaeder, Fairfax County Park Authority Natural Resource Specialist
Home Energy Conservation/Weatherization Workshop
The Environmental Sustainability Committee in partnership with the City of Fairfax, PEG Environmental Solutions and the Fairfax Renaissance Housing Corporation held a home energy efficiency workshop "Winterizing Your Home" on Saturday, November 10th. Experts provided guidance on topics such as caulking, weather stripping, smart thermostats, heating systems, windows, energy audits and more. If you missed it, check out some of the PDFs of brochures from the event.
- Home Sealing Brochure
- DIY Guide to Home Sealing
- Air Sealing
- Air Sealing Fact Sheet
- Home Energy Saving Solutions
- Retrofit Best Practices Guide
- Energy-Efficient Heating and Cooling (English)
- Energy-Efficient Heating and Cooling (Spanish)
Environment Survey Results
In order to better understand the interests of City of Fairfax residents regarding environmental issues the ESC created and disseminated a short survey. The survey was available online (and hard copy by request) for the month of April, 2012. The survey link was available on the city's website, Cityscene, City Clips and was sent to eMAS (environmental category) recipients, civic association leaders and was available on the ESC's Facebook page. 119 people responded and most provided additional written comments. The results of the survey including comments provided can be viewed here.
The ESC will be able to use the results to help guide the committee in determining its future priorities and will refer to the results and comments on the specific issues addressed.
ESC Reports and Memos
|Report/Memo Title
Stormwater CIP Consideration of Stormwater Management in the Accotink Watershed
|Stormwater management recommendations for the Accotink watershed
|Northfax Comments
|Comments submitted on the Northfax drainage project at the intersection of Fairfax Blvd and Chain Bridge Road
|How to Improve Recycling in the City of Fairfax
|At the request of the Mayor and City Council, the ESC completed an evaluation of the City's existing recycling program and provided recommendations on how to improve upon the program
|Proposed Redevelopment of Layton Hall Comments
Comments submitted on the Layton Hall Redevelopment Proposal
|Stormwater BMP Inspection Memo
|Comments on the use of the City's stormwater fund to finance the conduct of inspections and determinations of condition of privately owned BMP facilities in the City
|ESC Work Session Presentation
|Presentation from the June 25, 2013 Work Session with the Mayor and City Council. Presentation includes recommendations on improving recycling and stormwater management.
|Stormwater Report
|Stormwater management recommendations
|Legislative Package Proposals
The ESC's 2014 Legislative Package Recommendations
Annual Report
Each year the members of the ESC submit a report to the City Council summarizing the committee's activities and recommendations for the year.
2010 Report, 2011 Report, 2012 Report, 2013 Report, 2014 Report, 2015 Report, 2016 Report, 2017 Report, 2018 Report


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A new class of 13 students have started their preparation to preach the gospel. Monday morning classes officially start and, as I say often, this is a wonderful group of men. These men have come from nearly one coast to the other. They come from the North and South. Some come with families and others are single. We have young and old who are here to better their understanding of God's word and how they can better serve in His kingdom.
I would never try to place one class of students above any other as far as ability or effectiveness. It is a blessing to see their willingness to present themselves as a tool in the hands of the Almighty God who will take their unique abilities and use them to His glory. I love seeing how God will develop their lives and mold them into the instrument He needs them to be and send them forth to places that will change lives eternally.
I am always encouraged by the growth of the men who come through the program and I love hearing about the work they do once they enter into the ministry. It is also exciting to see the interest grow in the Extension program. Few students coming into the program are aware of the magnitude of the work so many wonderful brethren are involved in around the world. I pray they will grow to have some level of involvement in the development of the work overall.
The reports from various locations indicate there are also classes beginning in several schools. With the beginning of classes, more students are preparing for the spiritual battle for the souls who are lost in a world of darkness. I ask you to be praying with me for all these men, their preparation, and the work they are entering into for the Lord.
I do have an important request. We are desperately needing to raise $2,180 for the work in Chandigarh, India. The North India Bible College has been struggling for years to have the needed support. The struggle became even more complicated as the cost for housing the school has increased by nearly $200 a month. If you can help toward this need, please contact me at email@example.com or call me at 303-986-5800. Thank you for your consideration.
Now on to the other reports...
Coordinator Updates
Reports from the coordinators are now located on the website, under Staff Reports. The address is /extension-schools/
Gary Fallis' report shares news from the past month. To see the full report, click here.
Howell Ferguson's latest report brings news of changes for his ministry. Read more by clicking here.
Josh Austin is also going to be making changes in his ministry work. Read more from his report by clicking here.
Extension Reports
A New Class Of Students At BVBIU: As classes begin in Gorlovka, Ukraine, a new class of students are preparing themselves for ministry in the Lord's kingdom.
The Church Grows In Cambodia: Congregations started by Christians in and around the city of Siem Reap are growing spiritually and numerically.
A Great Way To End The Report: As the Gee family was writing the last paragraph of the report, a call came in about someone wanting to be baptized. Read to find out who!
Final Thoughts
As you can see, the work continues to be exciting and encouraging. It is so humbling to consider the work being done by so many around the world. The conditions they endure and their willingness to serve tirelessly is an example to us all. They are able to do their work because of the encouragement, prayers and financial support of so many of you. Thank you for your involvement in the work of training men to preach; in Denver and the Extension Program. We need you.
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Couch to 40 Miles: My one-month 40 miler training plan
When it comes to running, I've done some dumb stuff. To paint a clear picture of exactly how dumb let's look at some of the questionable running choices I've made in the last few years (in no particular order):
1) 25 mile run in Red River Gorge with no build up
2015. From June through August I had not run very much at all. This was the time when Brandy and I were just getting Next Opportunity off the ground. We had launched the company and were getting ready for our inaugural event: the Hot Hot Hundred in late August. The event came and went with me having very little time to even sleep let alone run. So when my new buddies Will and Jesse came to me in September of 2015 to ask if I wanted to join them on a 25 mile run in Red River Gorge, obviously I said no. Right? Nope! Regardless of the fact that I had averaged maybe 3 miles per week for the past three months, I joined in. I ran 25 miles. Then I was sore for the next 4 weeks!
2) Choosing the Georgia Death Race as my second ultra race ever
I ran my first trail race in September of 2014. It was a half marathon that I did reasonably well in. I then stepped things up in November of that year at a tough 50K in Georgia that I suffered through but finished. Despite that dismal ultra introduction, I thought it perfectly reasonable to select the gruesome 70-mile Georgia Death Race as my next race. Sure, why not? I've only done 30 miles ONCE and it was a suffer fest. So, of course, it's a brilliant idea to take on one of the toughest races in the East as my second ultra ever. Right? Nope! Let's just say I "opted out" of finishing the race after 40 miles.
3) Trying some unknown Avocado Soup in the middle of a 70-mile ultra
I gave the Georgia Death Race another shot in 2016 and finished in 17 hours (ish). Sounds like a great comeback story. Right? Nope! All was fine until I got an aid station at about mile 45 and the lovely woman at the aid station offered me some Avocado Soup. Had such a thing been offered to me in any other life setting where my brain was functioning on a higher level, I would have asked the same thing you just asked yourself: "What in the hell is Avocado Soup?!?!?!?" I'm not sure I found out the answer except to say that it was some kind of green mixture that turned my stomach inside out for the next 6 hours! Lesson: NEVER eat something new during an ultra. Just don't
4) Taking 3 months completely off from running then trying to train for a 40 miler in under a month
That's right! This is what I am doing right now, so let me give you a little background. In late February we hosted a training run along the Sheltowee Trace for the Big Turtle 50 Miler. I put in 20 (ish) miles that day. It was an amazing training run with some amazing people. The next day I headed down to Natural Bridge State Park in Slade, KY for a solo 13 (ish) mile run to clear my mind after a stressful week of work and prepping for the training run. The next day I could hardly walk. I'm still not sure if it was some form of tendonitis, a stress fracture, or just a 34-year-old ankle tell me to go screw myself; but however you slice it my right lower leg HURT. I rested it, tried to run, rested more, tried to run less, rested more, and eventually just decided not to run at all until the pain was gone. Good choice, right? RIGHT!
I got an email one day in mid-May, after practically not running at for two and a half months, that I had been pulled off the waiting list for the Highlands Sky 40 Mile Race. I had totally forgotten that I had even added myself to the waiting list! Highlands Sky is a 40-mile trail race that goes through the some of the most beautiful and rugged areas of West Virginia. Being born and raised in the Mountain State I have wanted to run Highlands Sky for several years. Unfortunately, I never got it. The race is not only very competitive but it also fills up quickly. I got the email on May 15 that I had been pulled from the waiting list. I had 24 hours to respond and pay the fee. The race was on June 17. So I slept on it, and on the morning of May 16 I registered for the 2017 Highlands Sky 40 Miler. Now....to train
Couch to 40 Miler
Most Couch to 5K programs are 6 to 8 weeks long. That's 2 months to get prepared to run 3 miles, and the success of those programs is the slow, gradual progression. It's all about patience and training smart. I had 4 weeks to go from nothing to 40 miles, and I didn't have time for gradual. I didn't have time for patience. So how do I go about this?
Let's go ahead and get this out of the way: Yes, I know and acknowledge that I already had a huge base to build from after running ultramarathons for a couple of years. So it's not like I was totally starting from square one. Nonetheless, how does one go from two and a half (almost three) months of no running to getting ready for a 40-mile race in one month? So I took an inventory of my skills, my assets, my weaknesses, and what I needed to work on. Highlands Sky is not a ball buster of a race, but it is no joke. No ultra is easy, but this one would be a brutal challenge for the best of runners. So, what should I do in the 4 months leading up to the race? I began by laying out some basic facts:
- I didn't have time for any long runs. I have a full-time job and two part-time jobs. I also have a wife who has a full-time job. I also have three kids who all have their own things to do that require my time. In four weeks there would just not be time for any 20+ mile training runs at trails that were an hour or more from home.
- I am stubborn enough to suffer through anything. See "Dumb Decisions" above! I'm not the fastest runner. Nor am I the strongest or the one with the best endurance, but over the years I've learned that humans can make the body do amazing things. I might feel terrible for weeks and weeks afterward, but I can push myself through just about anything that isn't absolutely debilitating.
- I have run enough ultra trail races to have my gear and nutrition dialed in. So I don't need to waste time worrying about making those decisions. I've never been a gearhead like many ultra runners. When it comes to choosing a "kit", I have one pair of shorts that I wear in races. One. They are amazing shorts that I've been wearing for years, and I can't imagine wearing any other pair. So that's a decision I don't need to make. In terms of shirts, my biggest decision is, "Is it going to be cool enough to require me to wear a shirt?" If so, then I again have ONE shirt that I race in. I found one that works and don't need anything else. I know what I need to eat, when to eat, how much to drink, and what to drink. I don't have a problem in those areas, so I won't waste valuable time worrying about it.
- I knew I hadn't lost my "base." Sure I couldn't go as FAR as I used to or as FAST, but the basics don't just disappear after a couple months when you've spent years solidifying that foundation.
Given those facts, I could then begin to structure my training plan for getting to the start line of a 40-mile trail race in one month. Luckily, the email from the Highlands Sky just happened to coincide with a change in my diet that miraculously (or maybe not) made my leg pain go away completely. We can get into that in a later post. So now that my leg/ankle pain was gone, where to begin? If I can sum up my training approach for this race it would be this: Train hard. Rest Hard. And that came down to <99> basic tenets.
- No junk miles. Since my base of fitness was still there I would not allow myself to log junk miles. There simply isn't any time nor any reason to log miles just for the sake of logging miles. I think this is true for any training plan regardless of the athlete, time frame, or race. Junk miles are....junk. Don't do it. I decided that every single activity needed a purpose. If I was going to go out for 10 miles there needed to be a reason. Maybe it was to work on my stride, my turnover, climbing, working on technical terrain, working on downhill, adjusting to the heat, testing out water bottles to carry versus wearing a hydration pack. There had to be a purpose!
- Focus on climbing. I live in Lexington, Kentucky which is flat as a pancake. This race is in a place called the Mountain State. So obviously I needed to get creative with how I trained for the climbs I would face during the race. Enter parking garages. I don't know how many miles I've since logged in garages around Lexington, but those brutally boring workouts have really jumpstarted my climbing legs.
- Train hard. This goes along with #1 in that every run must be focused on quality over quantity. If I only get in 7 miles they need to be good miles. They need to count. I'd rather do that than 20 miles that have questionable benefit.
- Rest hard. Since I knew that for an entire month every run would be a top effort I had to find a way to avoid getting injured again. I decided that I would avoid back-to-back running days as much as possible. I needed to be able to go full force and come back later to do it again. The only way to do that at my age is to ensure there is adequate rest.
And there you have it: the basics of my 4 week Couch to 40 Mile program. Will I trademark this and sell it as the next breakthrough in endurance training methodology? Probably not. Will I encourage my friends and family to take this approach? Hell no. This is very much a one-off training plan if you can even call it a plan. I had a unique opportunity to run a race that I've been wanting to run for years, and this is the best way I could think of to make it happen. It may prove wildly successful, or it may leave me collapsed on the side of the trail at mile 16. We'll know on Saturday.
As I write this it is Monday, June 12; and the race is 5 days away. I am in "the hay is the barn" territory, so this week is just about resting and staying loose. In next week's post, I will let you know the good, the bad, and the brutal.


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There's a post on top over there about a case of a member who has a domestic violence restraining order against him, and the post is certainly stirring things up. One of the comments got me thinking: the commenter suggested that the service could implement a procedure where before going through the semi-annual range qualification, each member must sign a document stating they are not under a DVP order. And that got me thinking: unit commanders can do that today. Why wait for some direction to come out of the Puzzle Palace? Unit commanding officers can implement that within their span of control today; sector commanders can do it; district commanders can do it; the area commanders can do it. Why wait?
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Shake off the mid-week blues with us at Culture Clash as we host The Cordial Sins with special guests Room and Board, Wednesday, October 11th at 6pm!
The Cordial Sins, a four-piece indie/alternative rock band from Columbus, will join us at Culture Clash as a stop on a Fall tour to promote their upcoming EP, Only Human. Head over to their Bandcamp to check out their 2015 release, Daze.
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Melvin Edward Morris, 52, of�Marvell,� passed Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017.
Melvin Edward Morris, 52, of Marvell, passed Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017.
He was born July 16, 1965 to Harrison and Wilma Morris of Marvell.
After graduation from Marvell High School with the class of 1983, he graduated from South Central Community College with an associate's degree. He went on to obtain his master's degree as well.
Melvin joined the Marine Corps in 1985. He served his country for 10 years as a Marine and later joined the Army Reserve. During his time of service, he met and married Gwendolyn Brown and to this union one child was born, Marquis Morris.
Melvin was preceded in death by his mother, Wilma Morris, two brothers, Ray Morris and Kenneth Morris and a sister, Carolyn Morris.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his father, Harrison Morris, III, of Marvell; a son, Marquis Morris, of San Antonio, Texas; four sisters, Wilma (Rayvon) Foster, of Jacksonville, Mamie Smith (of Jacksonville, Mary Thompson, of Arlington, Texas), Patricia Arnold of Jacksonville; three brothers:, Aaron (Jackie) Morris, of Arlington, Harrison Morris, V, of Jacksonville, Sinatra Adams, of Marvell; a special cousin, Karen (Hayes) Miller, of Sherwood; and a host of nieces, nephews, and family.
Family hour will be 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 29,at the funeral home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 30 at St. Matthews Baptist Church in Marvell with Rev. Ricky Hubbard officiating.
Interment will follow in the Postelle Community Cemetery.
Service arrangements are by Holloway – Gage Funeral Home, Helena – West Helena.


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Victorian outdoor games
The Potato Race
The potato race is very amusing and can be played with balls if no potatoes are to hand. Two people compete at a time in this race to pick up potatoes. Two rows of potatoes, with a dozen in each row, are placed on the ground, about three feet apart and a basket is placed between the rows at one end. The race is to be the first to pick up the potatoes in your row with a teaspoon and deposit them in the basket without touching them with your fingers. It is difficult to get the potatoes onto the spoons and then rather a feat to run with them to the basket without dropping them on the way. If they fall off the spoon, they must be picked up again by it, without touching them with your hand as before.
Follow the Leader
Players all form a line behind the leader, who marches, halts, jumps, stoops, kicks, dances, whistles and poses in as many different ways as they feel, whilst the followers have to imitate them exactly.
Oh Great Queen/King
One player stands on a stool, box, or anything that will suffice as a throne. The other players must pass before the throne one by one. Each player stops in front of the queen/king and must say 'Oh great Queen (or King), I worship thee and bow down before thee' in a very solemn manner. The Queen then makes the most ugly faces and strange poses to make her subject laugh. Should she succeed in upsetting the gravity of her subject, the player who laughs takes on the role of the next Queen/King.
Hunt the Ring
The players form a circle, leaving one at the centre of it. A long piece of string, with a hoop (such as a curtain ring) threaded on it, is tied in a circle around the inside of the players. The players take hold of the string circle and pass the ring about from one to another. The player in the centre must guess who has the ring. His task is made as difficult as possible by all sorts of hand movements on the part of those who are hiding it in their hands. When her guesses correctly in which hand the ring is concealed, he joins the circle and the player who has been caught holding it will take his place.