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"storage" of work underwater is a crucial part of the making process:
the water drives the copper into the white clay body to give the greeny
blue "blush" characteristic of Hayes' sculptures, and it admits a
natural, random element into their production. The forms are monolithic
and distinct. They echo the shapes of artefacts and objects from other
cultures, other times, but remain suggestive rather than descriptive.
They are quiet, self-contained and distant. A sense of distance is
something Hayes deliberately seeks. Working in a small space with an
all-involving, hands-on making process denies him the chance to view
the work objectively. Only when pieces are retrieved from the river bed
or sea after a couple of months can they be seen with fresh eyes, as if
they were found objects, independent and interesting.
Every so often Hayes takes his boat up the river, stopping at various markers to haul aboard these long unseen pieces. Once back at the wooden jetty the sleek green-skinned catch is washed and explored. The surfaces are blackened and cracked, scars of the raku process that are encouraged and exploited, and the creases and indents of the surface texture glint darkly with metal oxides. Hayes continues the erosion process, sanding and rubbing back so that the texture and cracks no longer interrupt the surface but become an organic, integral part of its patina. The work is then polished and waxed which reinstates the river-wet tone and colour.
The newest work seems literally to capture within it the spirit and light of water. A new process has been employed that combines blue translucent resin with raku ceramic, creating a striking contrast of dark and light and introducing a new dynamic into the still, totemic forms.
(Extract from "Peter Hayes - The Next Wave", by Emma Maiden, 16.09.97.)
Peter Hayes'
ceramics lead an unusually adventurous life before they reach the
gallery. Not only are they subjected to the hazards of raku firing,
involving huge shocks in temperature and thick, blackening smoke, but
they are submerged in a flowing river for months at a time. Hayes'
studio is an old Toll house on a bridge over the Avon. Below is a
wooden deck that juts out from the bank, and if you stand there and
peer into the river, you will see several long pale shapes staring back
at you - other pieces are dispatched to Cornwall to be ravished by the
tide for a while.
Work generally available from:
Round House Gallery, Derbyshire
Cecelia Colman Gallery, London
Stour Gallery, Warwickshire
Lund Gallery, Easingwold, York
travelling and working in Africa, India, Japan and Korea for almost 10
years, Peter Hayes arrived back in England in 1982 and converted a toll
house into a studio on the banks of the River Avon in Bath. He has
developed his thoughts and ideas using many of the techniques and
methods learnt on his travels.
" My inspiration comes from walking along the shore-line, kicking pebbles, picking up pieces of driftwood, rusty iron, examining seawashed bone, bits of broken hull studded with copper nails and visiting Neolithic standing stones silhouetted against the skyline."
By building up textured clays combined with burnishing and polishing the surface, Peter achieves opposites of rough and smooth with finishes from weathered clay to sun baked leather. The use of a variety of clays allows him scope in which to work, giving each piece its individual status.
Peter's latest work involves melting copper onto laminated clay surfaces and tossing the molten pieces into sawdust. The viewers experience of his work is enhanced by the tactile qualities of the surface, with its smoothed and polished finish.
1946 Born, Birmingham, UK
1960-67 Mosely School of Art & Craft, Birmingham, Birmingham College of Art
1972-78 Economical Development for Equatorial and Southern Africa ( EDESA) - Craft Advisor
1979-82 Commonwealth Secretariat, Lesotho, Southern Africa - Production Development Advisor
1984 Commonwealth Fund for Technical Co-operation, Nepal, India, Japan, South Korea - Advisor for Development of Ceramics
1985-87 South West Arts - Craft Advisor
1994 St.Ives Revisited - Peter Davis
1996 "Peter Hayes" - American Ceramics 12/2 (Review - Graham Gallery)
1997 "The Next Wave" - Emma Maiden ( see extract above)
1997 "Paintings, Sculpture and Vessels", Peter Hayes and John Emmanuel - Anatol Orient
1998 Ceramic Form - Peter Lane
1999 Raku, Investigations into Fire - David Jones
2000 Ceramics for Gardens and Landscapes - Karin Hessenberg
William Zimmer Gallery, Mendocino, California
Graham Gallery, New York
Gallery Artierre, Holland
Helgi Joensen Gallery, Norway
Galerie Le Pignon, Holland
Harmony Hall, Jamaica
Schneider-Bluhm-Loeb Gallery, Chicago
Running Ridge Gallery, Sante Fe, New Mexico
Galleria Arte, Osaka, Japan
Anthony Hepworth Fine Art, Bath
Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh
European Ceramics, Knaresborough
Candover Gallery, Alresford
New Millennium Gallery, St.Ives
Aspidal Gallery, Rufford Craft Centre, Nottingham
Galleria La Perla, Switzerland
The Carlin Gallery, Paris
Anthony Hepworth Fine Art, Cork Street, London
Craft Potters Association, London
Peter exhibits extensively in America, Japan, Europe and throughout Britain. His latest pieces can be seen in his studio in Bath.
Sculptural Objects & Functional Art (SOFA)
Represented by William Zimmer Gallery
1995-96 Miami
1996-99 Chicago
1998-99 New York
Represented by Anthony Hepworth Fine Art
1991-00 ICAF Olympia, London
1992-00 Art, Islington, London
1993 Four Standing Stones - Lansdowne House, Berkeley Square, Stanhope Properties
1993 Pylons - Broadgate, London, Skidmore, Owings & Merril
1994 Mounted Stones with Gold Circle - 100, Ludgate Hill, London, Skidmore, Owings & Merril
1994 Sculpture, Stones - London, Private Collection
1996 Water Sculpture - Marlborough, Private Collection
1997 Totems, Water Sculpture - London, Private Collection
1998 Four Figures - Taipai, Taiwan bank
Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
Museum of Modern Art, Kingston, Jamaica
Garderner Collection, Toronto
Museum of Modern Art, Brussels, Belgium
Silber Collection, California
J.B. Speed Museum, Louisville, Kentucky
The man stands alone
The silver trickle
From his water bottle
Is worth more than gold.
Parched clay shrinks
Wounds open in the river bed.
No shade
No shade.
Bones whiten on the plain
The herdsman knows he must move
His little daughter
Seeing him silhouetted
On the ridge
At sunset
Look mother
There is our water bottle
Standing so proud
With its narrow neck
No child
That is your father
He carries
All the sorrows of Africa
On his thin shoulders
A man stands alone
Parched clay shrinks
The herdsman knows he must move
The potter takes this story for his own
Pouring it back into the clay
Soon to be forgotten
The herdsman moves on
The pot stands alone.


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2011 marks the 30th year of AIDS. The anniversary is a time to reflect, and to look forward as we chart a course to the end of this epidemic.
This month we launch a special year-long series for the anniversary, "The View from Here." Leading advocates, policy makers, medical professionals, researchers, philanthropists, educators, public health professionals, and celebrities will answer the same set of questions each month. We begin the series with the foundation's new leader, Neil Giuliano.
1. We've learned a lot in 30 years. What do we have yet to learn?
We're very fortunate that our collective response to the epidemic has been fueled by significant scientific advances that have enabled us to identify and treat -- and recently prevent -- infection. We've learned so much about the science of fighting HIV/AIDS. But, as a community, we still have much to learn.
Since the very early days, we knew HIV had a lethal wingman: stigma. We've made gains against stigma, but we have yet to learn how to beat it once and for all. We knew early on that HIV thrived in the margins, and while we've been successful in narrowing margins, they still exist, and others have emerged. We must strive to understand the unique challenges to reducing new infections among minority populations. We've known since the beginning that with a polarizing health issue, all public health gains would be hard fought. We must continue learning to develop collaborative advocacy efforts and strategic partnerships that become an unstoppable force of good for everyone. All along, we've known we would get nowhere unless we worked together. So we have. The 30th year of fighting this epidemic is cause to renew these efforts.
Since we have not discovered a cure or uncovered all the answers, one can only conclude that there's still a lot to learn. I don't think that's a cop-out response, I think it is a fact.
2. What was your deciding moment, when HIV/AIDS became an important issue in your life?
The term "deciding moment" suggests there was a moment in time when I consciously chose to passionately commit myself to taking a stand against HIV/AIDS. As an openly gay man, public servant and community leader, not being involved was never an option.
For as long as I can remember as an adult, HIV/AIDS has been an important issue. I will never forget waiting for that first test result. Or people getting sick, disappearing. Or all the funerals, friends gone. Or friends having to tell their families they were gay and had AIDS in the same conversation. As someone who has survived, and has remained negative with a little luck and a lot of work, I can't remember a time when it wasn't an important issue in my life and in the lives of those I care about the most. That's why I accepted this role, quite frankly.
3. With ever-increasing public health issues to contend with, why should anyone still prioritize HIV/AIDS?
This one is simple really: because unlike other health-related issues, it is preventable. Because if we just prioritize it enough, we can and will put an end to HIV/AIDS. Thirty years is thirty too many.
4. What keeps you up at night?
Nothing really keeps me up at night -- rest is a necessity, not an objective for me. But I do wake up early, often with thoughts on my mind. Thoughts about finding new strategies to reach populations at high risk for HIV that evade existing prevention efforts. Thoughts about ensuring the fiscal soundness of the organization and of public programs for people living with HIV/AIDS. Thoughts about the responsibility of leading one of the nation's premiere and most effective HIV/AIDS organizations with an exceptional professional staff and a near 30-year history. Thoughts about our clients who are counting on us to be there for them and their families.
I aspire to be what T.E. Lawrence called a "dreamer of the day," one who is considered a dangerous man because he is awake and can make a dream a reality each day. In the good sense, of course.
5. Three decades into the epidemic, what gives you hope?
Hope is important, and one has to see, feel and communicate it well to be an effective leader of any cause or movement. Every day, I have the privilege of being inspired by our clients who are responding to HIV/AIDS with honesty, integrity and grace. That gives me enormous hope.
Thinking beyond our clients, we live in an age where the line between prevention and care has blurred, and scientific advances in testing and treatment have the promise to accelerate prevention efforts. That presents great hope. It also seems to me that the biomedical interventions cannot happen in a vacuum -- they will require practical application to be effective. That opportunity presents great hope. And we must eliminate the stigma that stands in the way of effective HIV prevention, testing and care without regard to age, race, sexual orientation, gender or socio-economic status. That is both a challenge and an opportunity to which I believe we will rise. I am hopeful our culture is evolving in ways that we can be more effective in this regard.
So yes, I choose hope over despair, advancement over apathy, determination over defeat. I see it, I feel it, and will communicate it as best I am able. And I am confident that our mutual capacities and work together will defeat HIV/AIDS.


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Stephanie Roorda (BC) was reminded of home while in Cali, Colombia preparing for the third World Cup, as it poured rain. "We had to strategically pick seats on the bus because there were major leaks in the roof and water was coming in everywhere." Most of the 36 countries and 227 cyclists competing have arrived in Cali and are adding to the excitement of the World Cup atmosphere.
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A handful of the Canadians are battling digestive issues as can be expected when traveling to a different culture and a few others are fighting colds, but morale is high and training is going well. It was an easy day on the track with the athletes leaving feeling ready to race.
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The team decided to broaden their horizons and explore something other than the race hotel and Velodrome. Joseph Veloce (ON) was one of the explorers who "went for a quick walk down-town to check out the local market, and have an authentic Colombian espresso" in a 100 year old building.
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Lindsey M. Wills has joined Faegre Baker Daniels LLP as an associate in the labor and employment group. She will practice from the law firm's Chicago office.
Before joining Faegre Baker Daniels, Wills spent the last two years at Donohue Brown Mathewson & Smyth where she represented physicians and hospitals in medical malpractice actions and lawyers in legal malpractice actions in all stages of litigation. Previously, Wills represented employers in employment discrimination complaints before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission while working with another Chicago firm.
Wills graduated from the DePaul University College of Law in 2008 after earning a bachelor's degree in economics and political science from the University of Michigan in 2005. In law school, she was president of the moot court appellate team.


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Colorado Neurological Institute's Live Well, Be Happy! Gala
With a theme like Live Well, Be Happy! how could you not expect this event to be a merry one?
Yes, there were plenty of smiling faces when 370 friends of Colorado Neurological Institute gathered at the Grand Hyatt Denver for a fundraising gala?
"This was a new format for us — much more informal," said CNI's executive director, Tami Lack. "People had fun … and it was a breath of fresh air in the midst of the chaotic black-tie gala season."
Honorary chairs Dr. David Kelsall and Dr. Tammie Hand Kelsall explained that the theme was chosen as a way to celebrate "the inspirational patients that discover the silver lining in each day regardless of their chronic condition."
Festivities began with cocktails and shopping in the CNI Marketplace, where items for sale included fudge, art, scarves, tie-dyed shirts, ornaments and other crafts made by patients, caregivers, staff and supporters.
Then there was dinner, a program emceed by Fox-31's Chris Parente, a live auction called by Gary Corbett and presentation of the 2014 CNI Community Champion Award to philanthropist and former dairy owner Eddie Robinson.
For 26 years, Colorado Neurological Institute has been committed to making sure that all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, have access to state-of-the-art medical care, support services, education, ongoing rehabilitation and research opportunities.
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1881 - Clara Barton and Adolphus Solomons found the American National Red Cross, an organization established to provide humanitarian aid to victims of wars and natural disasters.
1924 - Fourteen-year-old Bobbie Franks is abducted from a Chicago street and killed. The killers, Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, were extremely wealthy and intelligent teenagers whose sole motive for killing Franks was the desire to commit the "perfect crime." Both were convinced that their intelligence exempted them from the laws that bound other people. Leopold had already completed college, and was attending law school at the University of Chicago. Loeb was the youngest graduate in the history of the University of Michigan, and planned to enter the University of Chicago Law School.
Loeb stabbed Bobbie Franks, a neighbor and distant cousin in the backseat of a rented car. After Franks bled to death on the floor of the car, Leopold and Loeb threw his body in a previously scouted area. In an attempt to throw police off their trail, they sent a ransom note demanding $10,000 to Franks' father.
The body was discovered the next day. While searching for evidence, the detective discovered a pair of eyeglasses found near the body, unremarkable except for a unique hinge mechanism. In Chicago, only three people had purchased glasses with such a mechanism, one of whom was Nathan Leopold. Dumbass left his glasses. What he didn't notice that? Genius, my ass.
Upon being questioned, Leopold told police he had lost the glasses while bird watching. Loeb told the police that Leopold was with him the night of the murder. They claimed they had picked up two women in Leopold's car and had dropped them off later in the night. Unfortunately for the tontos, Leopold's car was being repaired by his chauffeur that night. Ha-ha, stupid. To prison they go. Loeb is stuck with a shiv in the prison shower and dies. Leopold, on the other hand, is released from prison in early 1958. He kicks it in Puerto Rico, until he kicks it.
1927 – Charles Lindbergh touches down at Le Bourget Field in Paris, completing the world's first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean. I remember him mostly for his Nazi sympathies and outspoken anti-Semitic views, but that is just me. He also had quite a few non-legit families overseas. Lucky Lindy, indeed.
1932 – Five years to the day of Lindbergh, female aviator Amelia Earhart becomes the first pilot to repeat the feat, landing her plane in Ireland after flying across the North Atlantic.
1936 –Sada Abe is arrested after wandering the streets of Tokyo for days with her dead lover's severed genitals in her handbag.
1979 – White Night riots in San Francisco following the voluntary manslaughter conviction (most lenient sentence) of former policeman, Dan White for the assassinations of San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk.
White's sentence was reduced due in part to the so-called Twinkie Defense Basically, it said that White had a diminished capacity due to depression, caused by refined sugar. The copious amounts of junk food White consumed were cited as a symptom of his mental state.


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It's that song and dance that you can't get away from, so you might as well join in. A Richmond fitness studio is now offering gangnam-style classes.
Sunberry Fitness studio put up posters around the Vancouver suburb advertising the chance to dance crazy-horse style just like in the video by Korean pop artist Psy.
Manager Nancy Lin told The Huffington Post B.C. that there was so much demand she's had to add a second class.
"Lisa (Kirby), the instructor, she's usually really on top of the latest trend, and is personally a big fan of the song," Lin said. "We pretty much let our instructors include whatever they want in the class."
Lin said the cardio dance fitness class that includes the gangnam style steps generally appeals to a younger, 20 to 30-something demographic. But women in their 50s have been signing up because they saw Britney Spears learn the dance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."
Lin says students not only bust out the horse-ride move that Psy shows off in the video, but also groove to "Wondergirl," a hit song by Korean artists Wonder Girls.
Gangnam is actually an affluent district in Seoul, and Psy uses "gangnam style" to refer to the envy created by wealthy people who live there.


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The brilliant Tom Watson once said a great golf course not only frees but challenges a golfer's mind and the stunning setting of Cathkin Braes offers the perfect environment to do both.
Sitting more than 650 feet above sea level and offering panoramic views over Glasgow to the Campsies and the Arran Hills to the west, the course more than lives up to its majestic location.
Founded in 1888 and later redesigned by the acclaimed James Braid, it is the oldest golf course in Glasgow. The 6209-yard, par 71, moorland course is, despite its name, relatively flat but there are some tricky tree-lined holes, such as the par-3 fifth where you must overcome a loch to reach the well-protected green.
Although situated only five miles from the centre of Glasgow, it is in the middle of the countryside and widely regarded as one of the best inland courses in the West of Scotland.


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Declare Steve Fossett dead, asks adventurer's widow
'We must accept that Steve did not survive'
The wife of missing adventurer Steve Fossett has filed a petition for her husband to be declared legally dead, some three months after the 63-year-old disappeared without trace in the Nevada desert.
Despite a huge search operation mounted following Fosset's evidently ill-fated 3 September flight from Barron Hilton's Flying M Ranch, roughly 70 miles southeast of Reno, neither he nor the remains of his Bellanca Citabria Super Decathalon have been found.
Mary Downie, one of Mrs Fossett's lawyers, told the Chicago Tribune: "Although an ongoing recovery mission continues, all involved have accepted the inevitable conclusion that Mr Fossett did not survive."
Accordingly, Peggy Fossett has now asked a judge to "begin the process of distributing her husband's assets according to his will", the Telegraph explains. The petition, filed in a Chicago court, said: "[Steve] Fossett's wealth is vast, surpassing eight figures in liquid assets, various entities and real estate."
This process of distributing childless Fossett's assets "could take two to three years", the Telegraph adds.
Peggy Fossett issued a statement which said: "As anyone can imagine, this is a difficult day for our family. We will continue to grieve and heal, but after nearly three months, we feel now that we must accept that Steve did not survive."
The statement further denied rumours that Fossett had planned his own disappearance. It insisted: "None of Steve's wealth was transferred out or withdrawn in any manner that would suggest a planned disappearance. Steve has not accessed any of his assets since his disappearance. Steve had no debt and no life insurance." ®
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A next generation iPhone may feature a thinner and more environmentally friendly battery since the current lithium-ion battery contains some harmful elements.
NEC has developed a 0.3mm thin organic battery with the same capacity as lithium-ion rechargeable batteries used in mobile phones. These Organic Radical batteries (ORBs) are generally used with IC cards, RF tags, and electronic paper, but a report is suggesting they could be utilised in the iPhone 6.
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The New '09 Merola Generation
Auditions for the General Director
I sat in on this private San Francisco Opera, Merola Program event last night. It is billed as David Gockley's first opportunity to hear the new batch of '09 Merolini. I was lucky to be able to enjoy the acoustic and easy view from the boxes. The singers each walk out on the stage individually and sing a single aria of their choice. For 23 singers that was about a 2 hour parade of arias. However, given the level of talent Merola presents, it was highly enjoyable, and flew by.
Then, after a 15 minute or so intermission, once Gockley, Sheri Greenawald (Director), and the other musical staff have deliberated, they request back a handful of artists (8 this time) to sing an additional aria which the staff specifies. I imagine it's to hear that singer in a different genre (ie: they first heard a soprano perform Wagner, and then requested Mozart for her second aria), as they will be casting them as comprimari and understudies in upcoming seasons.
As is always the case, this batch showed a great deal of promise, and also presented a few singers that seemed quite seasoned. (See the complete roster of singers and apprentice coaches below.) There are several singers in particular that are still lingering in my memory this morning, and for very good reason. They either have exceptional technique, or that X-Factor that may project them into a big career. All of the singers were enjoyable, and I hope all find some degree of fulfillment in a successful career.
The Big Picture
I hope the men are offered "Buying a Suit That Fits: 101", as there were quite a few that didn't present themselves in the best light. I understand that young artists normally don't have expendable cash, but fashion is an important part of their image that can be a distraction if overlooked (3 snaps!). The women, not surprisingly held this bar higher. However, vocally, the scale tipped in the men's favor, which is welcome, as male vocal talent of the highest level seems to generally be more scarce of late. Overall, the lyric sopranos and mezzos offered a greater dose of brightness than I like. This left me craving Merola '08's Joelle Harvey, who had perfectly controlled technique, never sang beyond her "column of sound" (as L. Price used to refer to it), and was an actress equal to her vocal abilities. Many of the singers rushed their phrasing, which was likely the result of the adrenaline that must be rushing in this rather unnerving setting, and singers are works-in-progress at this phase of their development, so for this they are forgiven!!! There must be something in the water in Iowa, as 3+ of the singers were from towns there (none I'd heard of): Agency, Royal, and Charles City.
Wagnerian Heights
The great surprise is that we were treated to five Wagner selections, all well performed, and most on a par with the pros. This is quite unusual at an event like this, which is more typically inhabited by a greater majority of lyric voices and rep. I applaud Merola for investing in these singers, and applaud these singers for harnessing such dramatic and rare instruments.
Grandi Voci
For me the most complete package of the night was Michael Sumuel, who sang "O! Du mein holder Abendstern" from Tannhauser. He was one of two performers that touched me on a deeper level (tears), the next singer noted being the second. He has a real generosity of spirit in his performing, welcoming the "audience" in with his open arms and heart. His breath support was astounding, and his tone dark and beautiful, like a young Willard White, with a touch of Simon Estes' edge.
I was so pleased to discover a countertenor on the roster, and Ryan Belongie was not just a novelty item in this company. This is a major talent. He has the plumminess and musicality of David Daniels, but with the restraint and minimalism of Andreas Scholl. He sang "I know a bank" from Britten's A Midsummer Night's Dream, as well as Handel's "Cara Sposa". He was transfixing, and really knew how to create a sense of theatrical space around him (I could almost "see" the sets). He is a bit of a young Peter Sellars (the opera director) look-alike. One small gripe is that the fast "B" section of "Cara…" was not as masterful as the rest, but it is amazing to consider he moved on from the tenor fach not too long ago, as I understand.
Tenor Nathaniel Peake was one of three singers returning from the Merola '08 roster. He matched last year's "Salut demeure chaste et pure" with "Ah! lève-toi soleil!" from R&J. He is reminiscent of the great french tenor of past Georges Thill, and has phenomenal idiomatic french diction and technique, balancing the nasality with an open-throated tone. He offered the most perfect, finely spun, on-the-breath, diminuendo high A I may have ever heard, to top it off. We were rapt.
We had a true heldentenor in our presence, in the form of Gregory Carroll. Seeing Jane Eaglen noted as one of his teachers was heartening too. He sang "Meine liebe Schwan!" from Lohengrin, as well as "Vesti la giubba" from Pagliacci. He left me wanting nothing more vocally. He could hit the stage tomorrow in a Wagner opera and deliver the vocal goods. But, he will need to learn to engage his body more in portraying his characterizations.
The first of the two strongest offerings from the women came in the form of Israeli mezzo Maya Lahyani's Werther aria. She is reminiscent of Tatiana Troyanos, in her passionate commitment as a tragedienne, and plummy tone. She had the X-Factor and offered the most unique and stylish look as well. Her list of teachers was very impressive, and have clearly rubbed off some of their greatness: Regine Crespin, Regina Resnik and Ruth Falcon. She did proove that she does not yet have bel canto chops in "Di tanti palpiti", but I don't feel that's the rep where she will make her imprint.
And, Lori Guilbeau offered a glorious "Einsam in trüben tagen", as well as a vocally large-scaled "Ah! Fuggi il traditor!". She offered some parallels to Carroll (above), in that she has true Wagnerian chops, and a refulgent tone, but needs to hone her physicality to match her vocal goods…which will surely come with time. She possesses a head of gleaming white blonde hair that would make any Sieglinde jealous.
Other Excellent Offerings
Susannah Biller bested her first offering with a plangent "Ach, Ich Fühl's". Aleksey Bogdanov offered a very seasoned Iago aria, from Othello, with a James Morris-like villainous snarl and bite. It was nice to get some dramatic mezzo action in the form of Margaret Gawrysiak's "Stride la Vampa". Brian Jagde, a recent convert from baritone had a big, ringing voice, and equal swagger in "Recondita Armonia". And, bass baritone Yohan Yi offered a very resonant technique, and confident delivery in Mephistopheles' aria ("Tra la la la").
I eagerly await the debuts of all the Merolini in the summer operas, and into the future! I will most certainly not miss their L'Amico Fritz, as it's so rarely done, and features Mr. Peake, among others.
The Complete Roster: '09 Merolini
Susannah Biller, Georgetown, Tennessee; Lara Ciekiewicz, Winnipeg, Manitoba; Kate Crist, Agency, Iowa; Sara Gartland, St. Paul, Minnesota; Lori Guilbeau, Golden Meadow, Louisiana
Margaret Gawrysiak, Geneseo, Illinois; Caitlin Mathes, Dayville, Connecticut; Ellie Jarrett, Dallas, Texas; Maya Lahyani, Hod-HaSharon, Israel
Suzanne Hendrix, Charles City, Iowa
Ryan Belongie, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Eleazar Rodríguez, Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico; Gregory Carroll, Des Moines, Washington; Brian Jadge, Piermont, New York; Alex Mansoori, Seattle, Washington; Nathaniel Peake, Humble, Texas
Aleksey Bogdanov, Odessa, Ukraine; John Chest, Greenville, South Carolina; Paul Scholten, Muskegon, Michigan; Michael Sumuel, Odessa, Texas
Yohan Yi, Pohang, The Republic of Korea
Evan Boyer, Louisville, Kentucky; Benjamin LeClair, Royal, Iowa
Apprentice Coaches
Keun-a Lee, Seoul, The Republic of Korea; Stephanie Rhodes, Alpine, Utah; Tamara Sanikidze, Tbilisi, The Republic of Georgia; Suzy Smith, Medicine Hat, Alberta; Miaomiao Wang, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
Apprentice Stage Director
Fernando Parra Bortí, Chihuahua, Mexico


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When we say that a house is "historic," we mean that an official agency has designated that building, its site, or the area where it is located, as being worthy of preservation. If you're interested in seeing your property achieve historic status, you may contact your State Historic Preservation Officer. Official preservation organizations that grant historic status to houses are:
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- The Maryland Historical Trust
- The Commission for Historical & Architectural Preservation (CHAP) in Baltimore City
To see if your property or neighborhood has been granted historic status, try searching:
A tax assessment is the calculated value of a property, which is used to determine the necessary rate of taxation to support the community's budget. In Maryland, the Department of Assessments and Taxation is responsible for assessments. These records are useful in establishing a chain of title from the original owners of a property to the current owner. Recent Maryland tax assessments are available for all of Maryland's twenty-three counties and the City of Baltimore online at the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation's Real Property Data Search. Assessments provide valuable information:
Earlier tax assessments may be located in the County Circuit Courts or at the Maryland State Archives.
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A deed is a physical record of land ownership and transactions; proof that a piece of land is owned by a specific individual who has the title. The information in a deed may vary, but it will provide a name, location and period of ownership. In Maryland counties and the City of Baltimore, deed books and deeds are located in each county's Circuit Court, usually in a land records division. Deeds in Maryland can also be accessed online using MDLandRec.net (you will need to register for access). In the case of an older house, you may locate the deed at the Maryland State Archives Guide to Land Records.
Street maps can help identify when your street was created. Don't overlook searching for the ordinance or bill that created the street. It is also not uncommon to find that your street was known by a different name at one time, or that some other structure would have been found on your property. If you're researching a Maryland home, the Pratt Library's Maryland Department have a number of maps that might help you:
Historic newspapers are a great resource for finding out what your house or property might have been used for in the past. You may find obituaries, party announcements, classified ads, and news stories that give you glimpses into the people and activities that were in your home. If you have access to an online indexed local newspaper through your library, search for your street address, making sure to try it both abbreviated and spelled out. If you are researching a Maryland property, you can try searching the Baltimore Sun Historic Archive (1836-1900) (you must have a Pratt library card to access the database).
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As Minnesota's state Zoo, we are committed to ensuring that our programs are accessible to all our citizens – regardless of age, geographic location, disability or background. "Zoo Unlimited" is our community outreach and access initiative that unites a wide range of programs and policies designed to ensure every Minnesotan has unlimited opportunities to form stronger connections with the natural world. Legacy funds help us implement this program bridge barriers that keep people from connecting with all the Zoo has to offer.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has a Joint Powers Agreement with Wadena County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). Wadena County SWCD is partnering with 13 counties that make up the "Central Sands" region.
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Funding supports an Irrigation Specialist to develop guidance and provide education on irrigation and nitrogen best management practices (BMPs). In this position, Dr. Vasu Sharma provides direct support to irrigators on issues of irrigation scheduling and soil water monitoring. She is collaborating on the development of new irrigation scheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely. These tools help reduce nitrogen leaching losses in irrigated cropping systems.
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Legacy funds allow the Minnesota Zoo to extend the season of the Wells Fargo Family Farm beyond its historical May to September season to include full programming and exhibits from April through November.
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Andrew Duff's Eurovision
Posted by jonathanfryer on Friday, 11th January, 2013
While far too many people in Britain are pondering the question "Should the UK leave the EU?", our continental neighbours are more concerned with debating the issue of how the European Union should now evolve. Evolve it must, as the prolonged crisis in the eurozone has highlighted that the current methods of governance are no longer fit for purpose. Probably they never were. Instead, there will have to be a form of fiscal and banking union, though that is something Britain is likely to remain detached from for the forseeable future. Last night, at a Federal Trust seminar at Europe House in Westminster, arch-federalist and LibDem MEP for the East of England, Andrew Duff, set out his vision for the future, arguing that the EU's treaties need to be revised as soon as possible, as the Lisbon Treaty is being stretched to breaking point by the current crisis. He predicted that there will be a Convention kicking off the new treaty process in the Spring of 2015 (once the European elections are out of the way and a new Commission is in place). It falls to the federalist movement to draft a new constitutional treaty for a federalist EU, Andrew said — and of course he would normally be part of that, having been intimately involved in preparations for the last draft Constitution, which had to be dropped because of public opposition in several member states.
Andrew also once more floated the idea that in future there will need to be a group of MEPs in the European Parliament who are elected from transnational lists. And more controversially, he developed his concept of associate membership of the EU, describing four possible categories: (1) Norway and Switzerland, (2) Serbia and other aspirant member states which still have a lot of changes to make domestically, (3) Turkey, and (4) the UK and any other member state which feels it does not wish to be part of a federal union. This all led to a lively debate; as ever Andrew was thought-provoking and the discussion was far more intelligent than what one hears in the House of Commons or reads in most of the British Press.


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This is the third installment of Sunday Dinners, a biweekly column from our own Tom Hirschfeld featuring his gorgeous photography, stunning Indiana farm, and mouthwatering family meals.
Today: Against all odds, Tom finds the fresh fish of his dreams.
- Tom
Fish isn't exactly what comes to mind when I think of Indiana. While we do border Lake Michigan — I have been on great salmon fishing trips there — seafood still isn't what readily comes to mind. Well, maybe frog gigging, but that is a whole different animal. (No pun intended.)
Still, that shouldn't keep a man from dreaming, should it?
On any given day at the grocery you can catch me walking the terra cotta-tiled promenade in front of the glass case filled with sparkly crushed ice, staring dreamily at black fishnet bags of oysters and mussels nestled into their frigid bed, taunting me. The fresh fish cast seductive glances my way, but more often then not what I see shows signs that it was ridden hard and put up wet after the catch. It is just not for me.
I used to work with a lot of fish. My first restaurant job had me checking and cleaning sixty-plus pounds a day, which isn't all that much in the restaurant business but was an experience for which I am grateful. I can recognize high-quality, clean whole fish with confidence; I know the differences across species and which ones I like best to eat.
So I don't give up. With the glass slipper in my pocket, I keep looking for my Cinderella. Sometimes I catch a glimpse. I stop. I stop long enough for the young fishmonger with the smile like a great white shark to zero in and ask if I see anything I like, anything he can show me.
Something has caught my fancy so intensely that I barely hear what the fishmonger is saying. Looking into the case with one hand on the grocery cart, I bend over for a closer look. The other hand is in the air pointing into the distance with a tapping motion as I mutter something in a voice of shock about when this fish came in.
My eyes are locked on hers. They are damp, wide, and glistening. I've found my diamond amongst the chunks of coal. Noting my interest, the fishmonger slides the beautiful whole mackerel onto a red cafeteria tray as if he is showing me an engagement ring. If he hadn't offered I would have asked. This is one gorgeous mackerel.
He sets it atop the counter. I move in close and inhale deeply. Oh my. It is the unmistakeable pristine smell of the freshest ocean. I really don't need to go any further but out of habit I poke my finger softly into the thick of her side. She gives a little and then the indentation disappears. Perfect.
When I get home I open up the brown paper wrapper and she is every bit as beautiful as I remember. No buyer's regret here.
Both of my girls take an interest, so I set the fish on the bench for them to get a notion of where their food comes from. Whole fish is a great way to do this — I am amazed that with each passing day I see more whole fish at the market.
My girls love oily, omega-3-laden fish like salmon, sardines, and anchovies. Little Lynnie watches with intensity as I filet the fish. Everyday she is becoming more and more interested in cooking.
They will love this.
Mackerel with Fennel and Onion Sofrito
Serves 4
4 six-ounce mackerel or fish filets 1 fennel bulb 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 1/2 cup dry white wine 3/4 cup fresh tomato pulp 1/3 cup nicoise olives, chopped 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted 2 tablespoons currants pinch of fennel seeds See the full recipe (and save and print it) here.
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Last updated on May 23rd, 2018.
REVE EN VERT LIMITED ("We") are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
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Information we receive from other sources. We may receive information about you if you use any of the other websites we operate or the other services we provide. In this case we will have informed you when we collected that data that it may be shared internally and combined with data collected on this site. We are also working closely with third parties (including, for example, business partners, sub-contractors in technical, payment and delivery services, advertising networks, analytics providers, search information providers, credit reference agencies) and may receive information about you from them.
Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of our website. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site. For detailed information on the cookies we use and the purposes for which we use them see our Cookie policy.
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What is a career coach?
If you're interested in furthering your career and want expert help, a career coach is a smart solution. A career coach is a professional you hire to guide you during a job search or a career transition, or to help you improve and advance in your current position. A career coach analyzes your work situation and learns what your professional goals are. They then create a strategy to help you achieve your targets. Throughout the process they should provide objective feedback and guide you in approaching the process strategically. Here are some of the tools and tasks a career coach may assist you with:
- Helping you build a strong resume that reflects your work history, potential, and skills
- Coaching for interviews and strategies for solid answers built around your resume and the target job
- Defining your career goals
- Creating a plan for job searching
- Improving networking strategies and skills
- Developing strategies for negotiating raises or promotions
- Assessing why you're not getting where you want to go
- Identifying new positions or career opportunities that fit your skills
What is a life coach?
A professional, accredited life coach works with people to help them make important changes in their life, either growing in their profession or changing gears in their personal lives. They help clients turn their dreams or wishes into realistic, attainable goals. They guide people through the process of making life changes by helping them evaluate the steps they must take to reach a particular goal, then help them decide how — and whether — to take those steps in the most efficient, effective and rewarding way possible. A life coach acts as a motivator, strategist and accountability partner. Unlike a therapist, a life coach doesn't help solve problems from your past — they're focused on helping you move forward with new ways of acting and thinking that will help you reach your goals. Some people specialize in particular types of life coaching, including life balancing coaches, small business coaches, executive coaches and personal finance coaches. Some meet clients in person, while others hold consultations over the phone.
Regardless of which type of life coach you're interested in, make sure the person holds an International Coach Federation (ICF) credential. There are three tiers of credentials: Associate, Professional and Master, which require coaching experience ranging from 100 hours to 2,500 hours.
How much does it cost to hire a career coach?
When it's time to take your career to the next level, it's time to hire a career coach. The cost to have a career coach help you with your professional journey will vary based on how many sessions you require, the level of coaching you desire, and the rates of the coach as determined by their experience, expertise, education and training. On average, career coaching sessions can range from 60 to 120 minutes, depending on the professional and what your needs are. Career coaches in smaller towns and areas with a lower cost of living will also typically have lower rates than those residing in large metro areas like New York, although most do offer remote coaching. Many coaches also offer a free introductory consultation, which gives you the opportunity to determine if their personality and coaching style are the right fit. It's helpful to ask the coach about their relevant experience and get references from former clients. Depending on the professional, session rates could range anywhere from under $60 to well over $250 per session. Package discounts are a good way to commit to the relationship as well as get savings on services.
How much does it cost to hire a career coach?
A career coach provides one-on-one sessions to help you reach your career goals or overcome any challenges you're having in your career path. The cost to have career coaching can vary based on factors such as the number of sessions you purchase at one time and the experience and rates of your counselor. Career counselors are typically professionals who have earned at least a master's degree in their field. Based on their academic background, supplemental certifications they have received, and any postdoctoral work they have done, their rates may vary. Typically career counselors offer reduced rates when you sign on for their services on an ongoing basis. A typical price range for career counseling services (nationally) could be $75-$150 per session. Remember to always ask if the career counselor offers a complimentary introductory session. You want to make sure the relationship will be the right personality and counseling style fit to help launch your confidence and upcoming career changes.
Why get a life coach?
People of all ages and in all careers have called in a life coach. Life coaches are accredited professionals who can help you figure out the tangible changes you can make in your life to reach your goals; they can even help you turn your dreams into goals, if you're not sure where to go next. A life coach can also help people find their purpose in life. Life coaching clients often have an idea of what they want to do, such as help people or work with animals, but don't know how to turn that passion into a career. A life coach can help clients work through the options to find a clear path with concrete steps that lead to an attainable goal. A life coach can also help clients make a major career change, such as starting a new business. Life coaches can help clients develop better habits that will make them more successful, acting as an accountability partner. Life coaches also often guide their clients through major transitions in life, such as a career change or other stressful situations that are made easier with guidance from a neutral third party.


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Oracle 11g's new toys
It may be Oracle, but it is shiny
Oracle has just announced onto a suspecting world the latest release of its flagship database engine.
It is packed full of additional features. If you are an Oracle DBA and/or developer, then you will be keen to find out what's coming because, for good or ill, these will be the features you will work with in the coming years. But suppose, just suppose, you are a MySQL developer or a SQL Server DBA.
Does 11g hold anything for you? The default answer is probably anything from "No thank you." to "No way dude; are you completely mad?" But surely it is worth knowing what the competition is up to? And clearly all the major database companies watch each other, so you can expect to see some of these features in your favourite engine at some stage.
Let's face it, Oracle has been, for years, a really difficult product to drive well. Mike Ault's excellent book "Oracle Disk I/O Tuning: Disk I/O Performance & Optimization for Oracle Databases" devotes 300 pages simply to the topic of optimizing disk I/O for Oracle databases. Obtaining certification is a long complex process and so good qualified Oracle people have commanded premium salaries.
Oracle started to address this problem (well, I see it as a problem, though I'm not sure that the Oracle DBAs would necessarily agree) in 10g and have continued the work in 11g. It's not as user-friendly as SQL Server yet, but getting there. One reason for the change is that Oracle is expanding into markets such as China and India. There are far fewer qualified Oracle people here and those wanting to become DBAs are looking for the easiest package to learn. So Oracle is finally embracing the novel concept of ease-of-use.
Be assured of change
So there you are, running a big, complex, production database. A change becomes necessary (patch, table split, whatever). You daren't try it on the real system so you try it out on the test system. The problem is assuring yourself (and everyone else) that the change is OK. You can duplicate the production system relatively easily in terms of the structure and data, but duplicating the real workload is far more tricky. Or, it used to be! Now with new, improved, Oracle 11g the database engine itself will make your testing cleaner and faster than ever before!! And – it's non-biological!!!
Oracle 10g already has the ability to capture the workload of a production database. 11g adds in the capability to play the captured workload back onto a test system. Better than that, it can monitor the performance of the two and report which is running most efficiently.
Oracle claims that this can reduce the time taken to obtain quality assured status for a change down from 80 days to 2 or 3. Now whether you believe that all changes will show such an improvement is up to you, but this feature does have the potential to be a major boon in some environments.
Intelligent partitioning
Storage media vary, both in latency and cost – in general the higher the latency the lower the cost. As databases get bigger, we tend to put the least used data onto the slowest medium. 11g provides a set of tools that help to automate this problem by migrating the data around for you under the covers.
11g also sees the introduction of semantic querying. Users, for reasons which have always escaped me, don't like querying in SQL. English (or another human language) is often their preferred language but the problem with English is that it lacks the precision of good old SQL. Indeed, not only is the language woolly, different groups of people use words in different ways. For example if an optician asks about 'accommodation', it's probably a question about an eye's ability to adjust its focus onto objects at a range of distances; if a hotelier asks, it's more likely to be about rooms, beds, plumbing and wireless access. Many words have meanings that differ between professional groups, so Oracle provides ontologies – essentially sets of concepts and meaning that can be applied to words to try to ensure that English querying works.
Spaced out
Complex data types are becoming outrageously trendy – Microsoft announced in May that the new SQL Server 2008 will have spatial data types but Oracle has beaten its rival to market with this exciting new data type. This is not to suggest that Oracle has been unable to handle spatial data in previous versions, only that the company has put a great deal of effort into trying to integrate spatial data into the product in 11g.
And the list goes on…..
The engine can now not only spit out error messages, it will look up the error message and try to find work arounds for the problems it is reporting.
The streaming and file I/O is now claimed to be so good that it is faster to update documents that are held in the database than those in the underlying file system.
Data compression can now work with read-write data as well as read-only.
Oh, and did I mention that 'g' was for Grid? Oracle has continued to expand the grid capabilities of the product. The company says that it is focusing on this technology because its customers continue to migrate large databases from single, huge SMP boxes onto grids of smaller, commodity, SMP boxes.
This is the briefest look at a major release of a complex product. We have already looked at the next release of SQL Server 2008 here and here. I was fascinated to note that on Tuesday, coincidentally (?) the day before the release of Oracle 11g, Microsoft announced the launch date for SQL Server 2008 - February 27th. 2008. The implication of this, surely, for SQL Server users is that you won't have to wait long for Microsoft's next version.
However, remember that in Microsoft's world, launching a product doesn't means that the product is available; you may remember SharePoint. I certainly don't think that SQL Server 2008 will be available in production within a year. So, for quite a while, Oracle will have the shiniest new toy on the block. ®
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The Best Classic Fantasy Movies, Ranked
List Rules Vote up your favorite old fantasy movies released before 1990.
This list contains information on the best classic fantasy movies, ranked from best to worst by user votes. The best classic fantasy films come in many forms. Some good old fantasy movies follow princesses as they look for love while other good classic fantasy movies feature epic battles. Many of the best classic fantasy films have been beloved for generations.
What films will you find on this top classic fantasy movies released before 1990 list? Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory has to be near the top. Gene Wilder had whimsy to spare as the candy-loving title character in this 1971 movie. Fantastical plot twists and catchy songs helped to make this musical a classic. Ghostbusters is another good movie that includes elements of fantasy.
Movie-goers found a fairytale fit for the big screen in the 1987 film The Princess Bride. Other good classic fantasy films featured on this list include Mary Poppins, The NeverEnding Story, and The Wizard of Oz.
Do you have a favorite classic fantasy film? Give the best movies a thumbs up and please add any good features we may have missed.