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Even More Marvel
Awwwwwyeeeah, time for another round of Marvel/Netflix local reluctant more ore less heavily troubled heroes of the peopleTM up in here.
It's our favorite guy with red bondage outfit, our favorite foul-mouthed functioning(ish) alcoholic, our favorite non-green conscious Hulk, and the scrawny dude with the weird culutral appropriation vibes going on. Also, his fist is glow-in-the-dark kinda.
Before I start, here's my ranking of the protaginists so far:
- Jessica Jones
- Matt
- Luke and Claire
- Foggy
- Most others
- The rich white guy with the gimmick hand and the I've been through a lot-voice
Assorted notes
I kinda watched the whole thing in one go, it's only 8 episodes anyway, so here's a bunch of notes.
- Awww man, I need more Foggy
- Jessica Jones <3
- Luke telling white kid about privilege 👍
- Sidekick women being side-sidekicks, could need less sidekicking and more ass-kicking :/
- Characterization by dinner, classic
- Stick tells Danny he's a dumbass, and I appreciate that
- How did Black Sky know when Alexandra made the proper statement for her dramatic entran— oh wait Jessica topped it, nevermind
- Did I mention how I think Jessica Jones is the best thing to come out of the Marvel/Netflix thing?
- Ah yes, the old "Protagonist tries to talk brainwashed old friend/lover back to reality through the magic of love"-thing, isn't it?
- Goddammit Elektra still sounds like a porn star super villain
- Mme Gao is awesome, yet terrifying1
- The whole "my child"-thing is kind of creeping me out by now
- Stop trying to make me care about Elektra, it's not going to happen
- Right, boredom fist has a lady sidekick, I wish she was character
- Oh nevermind, the gave her the conflicted about sensei thing, I forgot
- "Nice ears" … did I mention I love Jessica?
- Stick <3
- Still not caring about Elektra ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
- Yeah yeah, reluctant hero troop fights among themselves, yadda yadda, they'll work together eventually and we all know it
- Danny m(
- Okay, maybe now I care about Elektra a little, even if her name sounds like electric nachos2
- I'm tired of the "we are the law here, you need to tell us everything"-shit stalling the plot.
- "There is no plan" - "I can tell" something something burn center
- Heros have to destroy part of the city they're trying to protect.
- Yes, soft-avengering. Less aliens, more magic ninjas.
- "I'm not hugging you" – Luke is just a treasure.
- Looks like Colleen at least gets her expected closure, so there's that
- Had to google how her name is spelled, and wait, "Misty Knight"? Oh come on. She's getting herself a hero outfit, right? (Addendum: She now lost her arm, so yeah, I'll assume that might be origin story stuff)
- "It's 'Iron Fist'" - "I know" – Jessica <3
- Ah, the classic quantum bomb timer, where time moves slower when you don't look at it
- Something tells me that a collapsing building would have a bigger radius of destruction than that, but oh well
- Yeah, not buying that implied off-screen death, no emotional impact was had3.
- Assuming "Alias Investigations" is a comic thing? Welp, don't care as long as there's more Jessica Jones.
- So not surprised.
- Don't tell me about etymology, I know, I know. [return]
- Someone page /r/bandnames [return]
- "The series was renewed for a third season in July 2016" [return]
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After fancying one for a long time I finally pulled the trigger on my first dive watch (Orient Ray II). After hitting the "buy" button I had this sudden jolt of fear: WTF to I wear with a dive watch? Does it go with a standard Oxford, jeans, brogues/boots? Jeans and a t-shirt? Shirt and blazer? Or do I need to start walking around in scuba gear?
What do you wear with your dive watches, fellas? And how much should I be attempting to channel Bond here?

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The court appoints a Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee to preside over every Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The trustee is not entirely a neutral party. Although appointed by the court, the trustee works on behalf of the creditors. This means going through your paperwork to see that everything is in order, reversing recent transactions that may be invalid in the context of a bankruptcy, and liquidating property that can be liquidated for the purpose of repaying your creditors.
To learn more about Chapter 7 bankruptcy and how an experienced bankruptcy attorney can protect your interests, contact Allmand Law Firm PLLC today.
How Is the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee Paid?
The court allots the trustee a small fee for examining your finances and other paperwork. The trustee also makes a percentage of any assets he can find to liquidate. This includes property that was sold or transferred prior to the bankruptcy. In this manner, the trustee has considerable incentive to represent the creditor's interests. The trustee's interests are aligned with the creditor's and not the debtor's.
Reviewing the Bankruptcy Petition
When you file for bankruptcy, the Chapter 7 trustee goes over your paperwork with a fine tooth comb. They will request that you back up any claims you make with pay stubs, bank statements, tax returns, and a list of all your assets expenses. They will also need to know which debts you are hoping to have discharged.
The trustee's job is to verify your claims. If there is something suspicious, like a recent transaction of a prized personal asset to a loved one for little or no money, you can expect them to inquire about that transaction.
Investigating the Debtor
After your case is filed, you are required to attend the 341 meeting of creditors. The Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee presides over the meeting. When your paperwork is in order, this meeting generally does not last very long. Creditors can ask you questions during these meetings if they believe you are hiding assets. Generally speaking, they do not show up. The trustee asks you pertinent questions about your paperwork, and the meeting is generally over in 30 minutes.
Finding Assets to Liquidate
In addition to reviewing your paperwork and investigating you, the Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee goes through your assets and liquidates anything assets that he can find. This money is then given to your creditors and the trustee takes a percentage of that money.
Chapter 7, however, allows you to exempt or protect certain property. The trustee must work around those exemptions in order to find property to liquidate. Common exemptions include home and car equity. In addition, many states, including Texas, allow a wildcard exemption.
In Texas, filers have a choice between Texas exemptions and federal protections, but they cannot choose both nor mix and match.
The majority of cases are "no asset" cases meaning the trustee finds nothing to liquidate. In certain cases, a trustee can dispute the "exemptability" of a particular asset. If they do, then the bankruptcy judge has the final say over whether the debtor can exempt the asset.
What Are the Advantages of Having a Lawyer Manage Your Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy attorneys are in the business of helping debtors discharge their debts. We help folks with the filing, preparing the paperwork, and exempting their most important assets. While it's entirely possible for a savvy individual to file for bankruptcy on their own, when the debtor files for bankruptcy, they are not directly dealing with anyone whose interests overlap with their own. In fact, unless there is a dispute, a debtor will not even be dealing directly with a neutral party.
Bankruptcy attorneys streamline the process, ensure that all your paperwork is in order, and can advise you on how to protect your assets from liquidation.
Bankruptcy Law Is Complicated
Again, while there's nothing stopping a savvy individual from filing their own bankruptcy, the law regarding bankruptcies is complex. What you save in money, you lose in time. A bankruptcy attorney can help streamline the process for those filing under Chapter 7.
Contact a Bankruptcy Attorney Today
The Dallas bankruptcy attorneys at Allmand Law PLLC can help you throughout the bankruptcy process. Contact us today. We can represent your interests against the Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee and your creditors.


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For Enabling Encryption @ data rest we need to have external KMS server in Data Center
Instead of that can we integrate Cloud Base KMS Service .
Please guide because i have gone through documents but not found any information and certification of the same .
At same time According to me Any KMS server service in Cloud should be supported there is no compatibility matrix should be there ?????
Please confirmed the same .


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31. When current feedback (negative) is applied to an amplifier, its output impedance ……
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The Newcastle paintballing centre is located not far from the A1 in Seaton Burn - perfect for anyone travelling from surrounding areas such as Killingworth, Stannington and Cramlington. Set within untouched woodland the Newcastle paintballing centre features five varied game zones, including the ever popular Speedball area or Chemical Alley.
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This centre a staggering eight game zones, including a Haunted Graveyard, complete with zombies, and the Tomb Raider game zone with a massive pyramid and hidden treasure. Located to south of Leeds just off the M1, the Wakefield paintballing centre is ideal for guests from West Yorkshire and surrounding areas.


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Court Ruling Could Prohibit Stealth Sites
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It may be one of the cheapest ways to buy a little traffic to a Web site, but now it's also on very shaky legal ground. The practice of registering "stealth sites," or Internet addresses that are variations on popular corporate names, was blasted by a Virginia federal court this week.
A judge has ordered Network Solutions Inc. to freeze a Web site with the address www.wwwpainewebber.com. The district court ruled that owner of the site, a Miami, Florida man who was using the address to feed traffic to a pornography site, was diluting the famous investment firm's trademark.
Internet law experts say the ruling will likely set a precedent for the many cases of domain registrations based on misspellings of famous names.
Thursday, for example, Microsoft and two partners filed suits against three Los Angeles residents for registering sites with addresses including "misrosoft.com" and "mnsbc.com."
The Virginia court's ruling is not expected have an impact the first-amendment rights of individuals to register sites such as netscapesucks.com, according to Michael Froomkin of the University of Miami law school.
"These people were doing this for profit in an attempt to profit for somebody else's famous mark, and they were doing it with pornography, which makes them the most disfavored class of all," Froomkin said.
Some observers have said the ruling could also force Network Solutions to be preemptive, and create a system to prevent people from registering such stealthsites.
But NSI spokesman Brian O'Shaughnessy said the court's decision ruling will not cause the firm to change its practices.
"We believe these are just strings of letters and numbers, and it's not our job to decide who has a trademark dispute. Going through every registration one by one could slow down the entire registration process of the Internet," said O'Shaughnessy.
Separately Friday, NSI confirmed reports that it plans to unveil on Monday a new service called the Dot Com Directory.
Available for free at the Network Solutions web site in June, the database will merge NSI's list of 4 million Web addresses with a business database gathered by a company called infoUSA.
In addition to URLs, the directory will contain information such as business addresses, number of employees, sales, and phone numbers. According to the company, opting out of the database won't be possible at the launch of the Dot Com Directory, although NSI intends to allow companies to remove themselves in the future.


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Here are five things to do in the western suburbs Sept. 14-16.
Jazz concert: North Central College presents "An Evening With Jazz Vocalist Janice Borla" at 8 p.m. Sept. 14 at North Central College in Naperville. Borla kicks off the 10th season of North Central College's Jazz Faculty Concert Series. Tickets are $22 for adults and $17 for students and seniors. At in the College's Madden Theatre at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Call 630-637-7469 or go to northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
Dundee Heritage Fest: The Dundee Heritage Fest is Sept. 14-16 in several locations in downtown West Dundee. There will be live music, arts and craft show, antique and vintage market, car show, fireworks, kid's activities and a 5K run. Hours are 6-11 p.m. Sept. 14, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sept. 15 and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 16. Admission is free. Call 847-551-3800 or go to wdundeeheritagefest.org.
Big Rock Plowing Match Festival: The 124th annual Big Rock Plowing Match Festival is Sept. 14-16 at Plowmens Park in Big Rock. There will be a carnival, old time baseball, plowing, horse shows, pedal tractor pull, Tractor Trot 5K, craft, art and antique show, 4-H beef show, bingo and beer tent. Admission is free. At 48W508 Hinckley Road. Call 630-556-3501 or go to bigrockplowingmatch.com.
Craft beer fest: The 7th annual Brew at the Bridge Oswego Craft Beer Fest is from 1 to 7 p.m. Sept. 15 at Hudson Crossing Park in Oswego. There will be live music, food, a playground for kids; and craft beer, cider and home brew samples. Tickets are $20 plus $1 for additional tasting tickets; $30 for an early access pass. At 65 N. Harrison St. Call 630-554-1010 or go to brewatthebridge.com.
Art on the Prairie: The annual Art on the Prairie Music Festival and Art Fair is Sept. 15-16 at the Warrenville City Hall parking lot in Warrenville. There will be arts and crafts for sale, artist demos, a children's art station, food trucks, a microbrew tent serving Two Brothers products and live music. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 15 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 16. Admission is free. At 3S258 Manning Ave. Call 630-393-7279 or go to warrenvilleparks.org.
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Penny War Fundraiser for Rare Diseases
Join the Belnap Family in the Penny War for Rare Diseases!
Blue Ridge School in Pinetop-Lakeside, Ariz. will be participating in a Penny War fundraiser the week of April 28th – May 2nd. The purpose of the fundraiser is to raise money for children with rare diseases. The fundraising will include a penny war, dodge-ball events, hat and iPod day, and other activities.
Each classroom will be given a container they decorate and put in the library. The goal is to have the most points, or pennies, in your container at the end of the week. At the end of each day, the money will be counted so each class knows where they stand. The classroom with the most points at the end of the week will have a pizza party along other prizes.
The Penny War is a fundraiser through the Belnap Foundation, a local foundation that is dedicated to supporting research and raising awareness of mitochondrial and other rare diseases.
Proceeds from this fundraiser will be donated to TGen's Center for Rare Childhood Disorders in Phoenix, Ariz. and the Foundation for Mitochondrial Medicine located in Atlanta, Ga. These organizations are dedicated to diagnosing and finding treatments for patients with rare diseases.
You can participate online by making a donation to The Belnap Family Fund. When making an online donation, write "Penny Wars" in the comment box.
Visit the Foundation for Mitochondrial Medicine to learn more about mitochondrial diseases and how you can help save lives.
Savi Provisions hosts Partners for the Cures Wine Tasting to Benefit FMM
Big thanks to our newest Partners for the Cures partner, Savi Provisions for co-hosting a special wine tasting to benefit FMM last Thursday evening. An enthusiastic crowd of more than 30 guests sampled specially selected wines and enjoyed delicious hors d'oeuvres. Savi's Anthony Alvarez educated guests with tasting notes, and Savi generously donated a portion of the proceeds from the evening's ticket sales as well as wine purchases to FMM.
If your organization is looking for a way to "give back" while at the same time boosting visibility and sales for your business, please consider the Foundation for Mitochondrial Medicine's Partners for the Cures: Shop, Dine and Play for Mitochondrial Disease program. In addition to supporting our vibrant and growing foundation's mission to fund the cures and raise awareness for mitochondrial disease, your organization will greatly benefit from this partnership. FMM wants to recognize and promote our Partners for the Cures by offering the following benefits and more. Learn more about becoming a partner.
Austin Childers Dies after Long Battle with Mitochondrial Disease
Austin Childers, whose battle with mitochondrial disease inspired thousands, passed away on Wednesday, February 26. Twenty-three year old Childers spent most of his days in medical facilities and through it all, maintained a positive outlook even in the midst of his overwhelmingly difficult situation. Throughout his 12-year battle, Childers underwent more than 70 surgeries and countless other medical procedures.
"Austin's love for people was so deep," his mother, Ashley Childers, said. "He just wanted people around him."
His father, Chris Childers, spoke of the medical hardships his son endured.
"Through it all, he had this disposition about him that he could just overcome," he said."He never quit and he never gave up and he was always smiling."
When visitors went to see him, Chris Childers said his son "would always turn it around and say, 'Tell me what's going on in your life.' It was always about others. And it was always about putting someone before himself and never, ever complaining. … He was just born that way to have this internal optimistic view of life."
Among those who visited him in the hospital were Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson and her family. Actor Aaron Paul stopped by while filming the movie "Need for Speed" in downtown Macon. Comedian Durwood "Mr. Doubletalk" Fincher had also been a frequent visitor and had become a special friend of the family.
Few have known adversity like Austin, who was diagnosed with mitochondrial disease when he was playing football at First Presbyterian Day School (Macon, GA) in the seventh grade.
In late August, FPD dedicated the football field to Childers, who never played forthe Vikings past the seventh grade due to his condition, yet served as team captain and attended every game when he was able.
Greg Moore, FPD's athletics director, on spoke of the football field that now bears Childers' name and what his courage and determination might mean to future students and athletes.
"Austin, for all who know him and his family, is a picture of faith and perseverance," Moore said. "Our hope is that for generations the story of how he handled what looked like all of life's toughest circumstances will be something to be praised and cherished."
Moore added, "There's a lot of lessons there that go way beyond an athletic field. But certainly, athletic teams, for a long time, should be taught that there is a way to handle adversity, and do so in a way that has a positive impact on everyone around you. And that's the story of Austin Childers."
Austin's remains will be donated to aid in research for the disease.
One in 2,500 are affected by mitochondrial disease. It's a complex, under diagnosed disease that may appear at anytime – at birth, in the teen years or as an adult. To learn more about mitochondrial disease, please visit hopeflies.org.
Please note: FMM reached out to Chris Childers approximately three days before Austin's death. The above article is from the Macon Telegraph and photos are from Prayers for Austin Childers, Austin's Facebook support group.
Phyllis Monington's Struggle with Mitochondrial Disease
Seventy-six year old Phyllis Rowe Monington has been suffering medically for many years. Monington's symptoms began when she was in her late 40s and have progressed over the years.
Phyllis' legs were badly affected and her symptoms began with trouble balancing. She went from using a walking stick, to crutches, then a walking frame, and now a wheelchair.
Since her late father and elder sisters were diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, it was assumed she had it too.
Many years ago, Phyllis saw a neurologist but the doctor, who is no longer practicing medicine, just passed her off and said there was nothing wrong with her.
It was only in the last five years that she decided to pursue surgery for her eyelids to be lifted. Her eyelids were drooping so much that her eyes were nearly closed. She also has glaucoma and recently found out recently that her corneas have deteriorated. Her surgeon then realized that the muscles around her eyes were not working and she was referred to a neurologist.
The neurologist ran multiple blood tests and muscle biopsies and confirmed she has mitochondrial disease. Phyllis' neurologist also said it was more than likely her father and two sisters also had it as well.
Doctors have told Phyllis and her family that there is nothing else they can do for her. Dr. Bolt, of Dewi Sant Hospital, has experience with mitochondrial disease and visits her every few months to try to keep her comfortable.
Doctors have told her that this was genetic, but so far Phyllis' disease had stopped at her at the moment, as her son and daughter have passed the point where their mother and other relatives developed the disease.
She is under the care of Dr. Gail Davies and she has been attending the Royal Glamorgan Hospital where she received her diagnosis from Mr. Pickersgill, the Head Consultant Neurologist.
Today, Phyllis' quality of life is non-existent. She lives in a small town known as Pontypridd, Rhondda cynon Taff, in South Wales, where her husband and her daughter, Karen, care for her. Karen follows the Foundation for Mitochondrial Medicine on Facebook, where she shared her mother's story.
Visit the Foundation for Mitochondrial Medicine to learn more about mitochondrial diseases, fundraising opportunities, and how you can help save lives.
Lisa Chatigny runs New Orleans Marathon
This past Sunday, Lisa Chatigny ran the New Orleans Rock 'n Roll marathon as a Hope Flies Athlete, all in the name of a close friend impacted by mitochondrial disease.
This was her second full marathon, but this time it wasn't all about Lisa and her performance.
In the past, Lisa trained for the Nashville marathon and set an aggressive goal. But when Lisa crossed the finish line an hour after her anticipated time, she was heartbroken. Lisa then decided that she didn't want to set a time goal for the New Orleans marathon, but set a fundraising goal. Lisa told herself that even if she fell short on race day, she knows that she would achieve her fundraising goal.
This time, it meant so much to Lisa knowing, from the beginning, that it was not all about herself and her performance. As a Hope Flies Athlete, Lisa raised over $1,400.
"The fundraising for the Foundation for Mitochondrial Medicine went so well, and I'm so fortunate to have such generous and supportive friends and family," Lisa said.
Lisa and her husband traveled with three other couples who all ran the marathon and half-marathon. The morning of the race was drizzly and warm. The course provided a change of scenery, including a stint through a very foggy French Quarter. Since it was a rock n' roll-themed marathon, the runners were treated to all kinds of music from bagpipes to gospel choirs.
The second half of the course was harder for Lisa, since there were few spectators to lend support and there were some "hills" as they crossed canals. Although Lisa did not have a specific time goal in mind, she did want a time with a "4" in the front. Lisa's legs started to give out by mile 18; she dragged on as best she could. But Lisa's husband, who finished the half marathon just a few hours before, came and got Lisa at mile 24, and ran with her until just before the finish. Her finish time was 4:58:42. Lisa couldn't have asked for a better marathon experience!
The Foundation for Mitochondrial Medicine's Hope Flies Athlete program allows individuals to participate in any athletic endeavor. It is a fantastic way to raise money for mitochondrial research in honor of someone you know who is suffering or a life that has been list to a mitochondrial disease. You can still support Lisa's fundraising efforts and become a Hope Flies Athlete today!
The Quinn's Atlanta Snowstorm Surprise
The Quinn's story began with taking 17-year-old Lauren to Atlanta to see her specialist. Dr. Shoffner diagnosed Lauren Quinn with having mitochondrial disease five years ago.
This past week, Lauren and her mother packed their bags and flew from Florida to Atlanta. Little did they know, they were in for more than just a doctor's appointment.
Lauren had a 1 p.m. appointment with Dr. Shoffner on Tuesday, January 26. After the appointment, Lauren and her mother, Barb, left with the intent to return their rental car prior to their flight back to Florida.
Once they left Dr. Shoffner's office and pulled onto the highway, everything became so real. Dr. Shoffner had informed them of the weather, but nobody had any idea that it was moving so fast.
Traffic was gridlocked. The Quinn's rental car's engine stopped twice, occasionally swerving as a result of the black ice. They kept turning the car off to preserve gasoline.
A few hours later, Lauren's silly side came out and she had an urge to make a snow angel on the side of the highway. After all, they were not going anywhere! Lauren and Barb made the most of it, chatting about Lauren's upcoming Winter Formal. They both knew they didn't have much choice, so it was easy to make the best of it, since so many people around them had it much worse. There were accidents, abandoned cars, and even a mother giving birth on the side of the road. Barb then thought of all the people that lived through Hurricane Andrew in Miami and September 11, which reminded them that they didn't have anything to complain about!
After countless hours of sitting in gridlocked traffic, Barb was finally able to inch her way off an exit. Their goal was safety and food. They tried to get gas, but each station had a long line of cars. Barb then spotted a glowing "OPEN" sign. In hopes of getting dinner, they pulled in only to find out it was a bar. But a bar with food sounded great. So 17-year-old Lauren went to her first bar at 1:30 a.m. with her mother.
After dinner (or a very early breakfast), Lauren and Barb sought safety at an Atlanta shelter. It was life changing. They were immediately overcome with emotions the moment they stepped foot in the shelter. What a dose of reality.
The Quinn's slept in a well-lit, large, gymnasium on mats. Their flight had already been cancelled three times and they were eager to go ahead and get to the airport, so Lauren and Barb didn't sleep much that night.
The roads were still a disaster when they left for the airport. Since their rental car was unpredictable, "conservative Barb" decided to take her chances and ask a fireman to take them to a MARTA station a mile and a half away. MARTA's website only provided transportation information for a typical day, which this was not! So, Lauren and Barb took off in a large SUV, which gave them a pleasant feeling of safety under the inclement conditions.
Lauren and her mother stood outside in the 18-degree weather in their warmest Florida attire, hoping to catch the first (but delayed) MARTA train to the airport. Once MARTA arrived, they managed to make it two stops, but then they were required to get off and wait outside again for the next train, which was to arrive 90 minutes later. Yes, these Florida girls stood outside and nearly froze for an hour and a half.
But, luckily the train arrived earlier than expected and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport never looked so good! After four flight delays, they were finally in the air, heading back to Jacksonville. Lauren and Barb have always loved their beds, but "love" took on a whole new meaning.
The Quinn girls are so thankful for the Red Cross. They were so wonderful at the shelter, displaying patience, kindness, concern and constant assistance. Everyone worked hard and the Quinn family has the greatest amount of respect for all that they do – and it was done with such grace and willingness.
Lauren and Barb Quinn are both involved in this year's Hope Flies for Friends event taking place on Thursday, February 20th at Table 1 in Ponte Vedra Beach. Click here to learn more about the event, mitochondrial disease and help us fund the cures.
Three Jacksonville Families Partner with the Foundation for Mitochondrial Medicine – Hope Flies for Friends
Three Jacksonville families are partnering to host a benefit for the Foundation for Mitochondrial Medicine and the Hope Flies for Friends fundraising event. Hope Flies for Friends is inspired by three Jacksonville youth that have mitochondrial disease — Lauren Quinn, Stacy Young and Caroline Sacco – honorary chairs of the event.. The event is scheduled for Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 5:30 pm at Table 1 in Ponte Vedra Beach and will feature wine tastings paired with items from the Table 1 menu. Organizers hope the event will raise $13,000 for the Foundation.
Mitochondrial disease is an energy production problem that primarily affects the muscular and neurological systems. Mitochondrial are the "power plants" that produce the body's essential energy and when they don't function properly, the body can have a "power failure." There is a graduation of affects – ranging anywhere from a "brown out" to a fatal "black out" – and no two people diagnosed with mitochondrial disease have the exact same symptoms. Mitochondrial dysfunction is at the crux of many common diseases including Autism, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS, and chronic fatigue, and research and treatments for mitochondrial disease could help in treatments for these other diseases. Mitochondrial disease affects 1 in 2,500 and currently there are no treatments available.
Lauren Quinn, a high school junior, was diagnosed in 2011. Although Lauren has had a lifelong passion for sports, her mitochondrial disease means she no longer has the energy to play sports. Completing a full week of school, along with the rigors of being a junior in high school and minimal social activities, often times leave Lauren extremely fatigued with muscle weakness and the inability to concentrate. She usually spends her weekends resting and giving her mitochondria time to recover for the next week. More recently, she has developed significant memory issues that has created additional challenges.
Stacy Young is a freshman at University of Central Florida, majoring in biomedical sciences with the goal of becoming a pediatrician. Stacy became ill at age 11 and received an incorrect diagnosis of mononucleosis. After struggling to find an answer to her medical issues, she was finally diagnosed with mitochondrial disease at age 15. Her symptoms continue to progress and change frequently, sometimes on a daily basis. The unpredictability of her symptoms is extremely challenging to cope with and she struggles with fatigue, GI issues, chronic pain, muscle weakness, neuropathy, memory issues and more. Often, she is unable to perform daily tasks such as eating, attending school, driving, or walking. Stacy enjoys dancing, cooking and spending time with her friends and family.
Caroline Sacco is nine years old and has experienced health issues from birth. She was born in respiratory arrest and she failed to meet early developmental milestones. By the age of three months, Caroline was undergoing intensive early interaction therapy. Throughout her early childhood, multiple doctors were not able to determine the cause of her health issues and she was not diagnosed with mitochondrial disease until age 6. Her mitochondrial disease affects many of her body's systems including her respiratory, muscular, bone, digestion and immune systems among others. She is a happy child and loves her school and classmates.
"The families hosting Hope Flies for Friends have a true passion to educate others about mitochondrial disease and the importance of finding a cure. Their efforts translate into significant funds raised," said Laura Stanley, executive director for the Foundation for Mitochondrial Medicine. "Hope Flies for Friends is a fun way to get involved, support local Jacksonville families and help fund a cure for mitochondrial disease."
Tickets to the Hope Flies for Friends are $25 per person and sponsorships are available. Event Chairs are Lisha Wise and Phyllis Bove and the event committee includes Barbara Quinn, Carol Young, and Amanda Sacco. For more information about Hope Flies for Friends, visit www.hopeflies.org/friends or visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/hopefliesforfriends.
The Foundation for Mitochondrial Medicine Joins the National #GivingTuesday Movement to Fund the Cures!
The Foundation for Mitochondrial Medicine is participating in #GivingTuesday to help raise awareness about Mitochondrial Disease and other related diseases. All funds raised on #GivingTuesday will go towards the Alzheimer's Drug Discover Foundation (ADDF) and the Foundation for Mitochondrial Medicine (FMM)'s partnership to drive innovative translational research for mitochondrial dysfunction. To learn more about this partnership, click here.
The Foundation for Mitochondrial Medicine has joined #GivingTuesday, a first of its kind effort that will harness the collective power of a unique blend of partners—charities, families, businesses and individuals— to transform how people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season. Coinciding with the Thanksgiving Holiday and the kickoff of the holiday shopping season, #GivingTuesday will inspire people to take collaborative action to improve their local communities, give back in better, smarter ways to the charities and causes they support and help create a better world. Taking place December 3,2013–the Tuesday after Thanksgiving–#GivingTuesday will harness the power of social media to create a national moment around the holidays dedicated to giving, similar to how Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become days that are,today,synonymous with holiday shopping.
To support FMM and #GivingTuesday, please donate on Tuesday, December 3, 2013!
Spicing Up Mitochondrial Research
Tampa Bay Yacht Club's Executive Chef, Jean-Christophe Setin, founded the Provencal Rub spice blend in 2005 when his twelve-year-old son Sebastien was diagnosed with Mitochondrial disease. Jean-Christophe and his wife Sandra wanted to give Sebastien every chance to see progress in this particular area of research and hopefully a cure.
Chef Jean-Christophe's all-purpose seasoning consists of 17 individual spices from his native Provence, France. The seasoning is all-natural and contains no MSG. A portion of proceeds from the sales of the Provencal Rub spice blend are donated to the Foundation for Mitochondrial Medicine to help find new treatments and save the lives of hundreds of individuals, including Sebastien's.
The Provencal Rub spice blend is available here and at Tampa-area Fresh Market stores.
Visit Hope Flies Sebastien's Smiles to learn more about Sebastein's story, virtual fundraising opportunities, and how you can help save lives.
Katie Parsons, a 6th Grader Working to Fund the Cures for Mitochondrial Disease!
Meet Katie Parsons, an engaging 11-year-old girl from Marietta, Ga. Katie is an outgoing, happy 6th-grader that loves riding and jumping horses. She has also recently started as a percussionist. Katie is also very excited to earn her babysitter and CPR certificate because she loves taking care of others, especially little kids. In many regards, Katie is just like her classmates, except that she has mitochondrial disease.
Katie was born healthy at 7 pounds 11 ounces. Her health was fine her first few weeks, but then she started having issues with reflux. At 6 weeks, she saw her first specialist – a gastroenterologist. As the reflux worsened she began to not eat and she developed torticollis and plagiocephaly. Even at this early age, she knew that eating caused her pain, so she had to have an NG tube to help her from losing further weight. This was just the beginning of many ER visits and hospitalizations.
It was not until an ER visit where her blood sugar was in the 30s that Katie's parents began to get the feeling that something was very wrong. Katie began crying from excruciating pains in her legs and began falling. The family began a journey with specialists included endocrinologists, geneticists, allergists and nutritionists. Katie was hospitalized many times due to illness, blood sugar fluctuations and respiratory issues. Her parents were scared and felt helpless knowing something was wrong, yet they still had not received a concrete diagnosis.
Katie's parents took her to Dr. John Sladky, a neurologist who conducted an EMG and confirmed Katie's myopathy. Dr. Sladky was the first specialist to mention mitochondrial disease. From that appointment, Katie went to Dr. John Shoffner, a leading mitochondrial expert and researcher. A muscle biopsy with Dr. Shoffner confirmed Katie's mitochondrial disease, Complex 1 and 3. After starting a regimen of medications, her symptoms started to improve.
Through the next several years, Katie's condition has constantly evolved through highs and lows. Additional medications help make dramatic improvements, and then other health issues develop, such as cerebral folate deficiency, asthma, lactic acidosis and migraines. Through it all, Katie has stayed strong and positive. Even though from the outside she looks like nothing can be wrong, on the inside there isn't enough energy to keep everything running they way it's supposed to run.
Katie is now a young philanthropist and raises funds for the Foundation for Mitochondrial Medicine. She began making earrings, bookmarks, wallets, drink koozies and other items from duct tape and started Katie's Duck Tape Kreations. She sells her items and donates a portion back to the Foundation. She also recently held a snow cone sale at her school to raise additional money. Katie sold 139 sno cones for FMM!
This past July, Katie was selected to call out the official "play ball" just before the first pitch at the Atlanta Braves game and represented the Foundation for Mitochondrial Medicine at the Foundation's first annual Hope Flies with the Braves Families Day at Turner Field. More than 70 Braves fans came out before the game to meet FMM Ambassador Colby Wren and Atlanta Braves General Manager Frank Wren.
Earlier this fall, Katie was recognized 11 Alive's Random Acts of Kindness and honored as FMM's first Firefly Friend.
Katie is a shining example that one person can make a difference, no matter their age. The Foundation can't wait to see what the future holds for this creative and enthusiastic girl!


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Sweet potatoes add burst of color
Sweet potatoes and yams make a welcome appearance on the holiday table. Most markets sell two sweet potato varieties: moist and dry. The moist sweet potato variety, a reddish-brown potato, is often labeled a yam. And now you can find sweet purple potatoes that are equally delicious. I prefer either the reddish-brown or sweet purple potato for holiday cooking to the drier kind with light brownish-yellow skin and pale flesh that is decidedly less sweet. This recipe that highlights the sweet orange potatoes' special flavor and texture.
Sweet Potato Towers With Smoked Chile and Chive Cream are a simple way to go if you want an easy and tasty recipe. I rely on these little orange or purple nuggets year-round when I have little time but want to add a burst of color to the plate. If you want a simpler version, just garnish each tower with creme fraiche or sour cream and chives.
Select firm, unblemished sweet potatoes and use a serrated peeler for ease in peeling. The Sweet Potato Towers can be baked ahead and reheated just before serving. The chile cream can be made two days ahead and refrigerated.
Contact Diane Rossen Worthington at www.seriouslysimple.com.
Sweet Potato Towers With Smoked Chile and Chive Cream
2 pounds evenly sized and shaped reddish-brown sweet potatoes (yams) (about 1 1⁄2 pounds)
2 teaspoons oil
2 tablespoons Smoked Chile and Chive Cream (see recipe below)
2 teaspoons chopped chives, for garnish
Heat an oven to 400 degrees. Wash the yams and rub them lightly with oil.
Place the yams on baking sheet and bake them for 30 minutes. Prick the skin of each yam and return them to the oven for 30 minutes more, or until tender.
Remove the pointed ends of the yams and slice crosswise into 2-inch-thick slices.
Lay the slices flat on a platter and garnish each with 1 teaspoon of Smoked Chile Cream and 1⁄4 teaspoon chives. Serve 1 or 2 slices per person, depending on the thickness of the yams. Serve immediately.
Advance preparation: The yams can be cooked one day ahead, placed on a baking sheet, covered and refrigerated. Reheat the yams in a preheated 350-degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until heated through.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Smoked Chileand Chive Cream
1 teaspoon chipotle Tabasco Sauce, or to taste
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
1⁄2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
Salt, to taste
Combine the ingredients in a small bowl and season with salt.
Refrigerate until serving.
Advance Preparation: This may be prepared 2 days ahead, covered and stored in the refrigerator.


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Plenty # 4 — Railroad Street Youth Project's Annual Culinary Arts Dinner
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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Youth empowerment organization, Railroad Street Youth Project , serving young people in southern Berkshire County, is getting ready for dinner. Its much-anticipated Annual Culinary Arts Celebration will take place on Monday, December 7th at 5:30 p.m. at Crissey Farm. This evening is the culminating event for the RSYP Apprenticeship Program (RAP), which offers work-based apprenticeship opportunities to young people in southern Berkshire County.


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Appetite Control Success Through Hypnosis
By Alan B. Densky CH
Medical research has proven that all diets work. But research teams have also proven that there are secrets to making those diets work efficiently. In this article we will reveal the secrets of quick, easy, and permanent weight loss.
Medical science research at Tufts-New England Medical Center has provided irrefutable evidence that all popular diets work when you stick to them. Atkins – low carb; The Zone – low glycemic index; Ornish – low fat; Weight Watchers – low calorie.
But research has provided convincing evidence that almost no one can stick to any diet because of his or her appetite. So to be successful with a diet, weight loss hypnosis can be very effective.
Webster's Dictionary defines "Appetite" as: "The desire for gratification of some want, craving, or passion." So "appetite" is eating and drinking for relaxation and pleasure.
Many people confuse hunger with appetite. Hunger is defined as "The body's call for nourishment." In other words, when the body needs fuel, that's when you feel factual hunger. By that differentiation, it is practically impossible for anyone to "be hungry" if they are overweight.
However, it is possible for you to have feelings that you interpret as "hunger." And the stomach contracting in expectation of being fed causes those feelings.
When you were a tot and you became cranky, your mother would put a nipple into your mouth to distract you from that upset. You would get distracted, become calmer and often go to sleep. That sequence of events was repeated dozens of times so that your unconscious mind was programmed: When something goes into your mouth, you get relaxation and pleasure from it.
Now that you are all grown up, if you feel tense or anxious, you crave something in your mouth for relaxation and pleasure – food!
People Also Get Cravings and Urges Because Of Conditioning.
When you connect consuming food with any other activity, the other activity will trigger cravings for food and an urge to eat. This is called a conditioned response. For example: If you eat when you drive your car, you will automatically get an urge to eat each time you drive your car.
What About Compulsive Overeaters Who Eat Because Of Emotional Reasons?
A compulsion is defined as an "irresistible impulse." NLP (neuro-linguistic programming has a presupposition: All behaviors are driven by a positive intention. In other words, our subconscious mind will only motivate us into behaviors that benefit or protect us in some way. So in NLP terms, being fat is a behavior when it provides a positive outcome for us.
You may be wondering what the positive outcomes of being fat could possibly be. The list of possible positive outcomes is as long as the list of people who are grossly overweight. But I'll give you a classic example: A person gets their heart broken in a relationship. So to protect the self from getting the heart broken again, the unconscious motivates the self to become overweight to keep the self out of relationships and prevent another broken heart.
A big secret to suppressing your appetite is called an NLP six-step reframe. With an NLP reframe, we respect the fact that the subconscious is pushing us to consume our food for relaxation and pleasure. And if we are eating compulsively because being fat is protecting us, we respect that also.
In a neuro-linguistic programming six-step reframe we compromise with our subconscious mind. In the scenario of eating for relaxation and pleasure, we ask our subconscious mind to assume the responsibility for making us automatically substitute other behaviors. The alternate behaviors must be as effective and available at providing the same relaxation and pleasure. But they must also be more consciously acceptable to us. When the mind is motivating us into alternate behaviors that provide the relaxation and pleasure that we require – we lose our appetite on this score.
If you are a compulsive overeater we do an additional reframe. We ask your subconscious to assume the responsibility for substituting new behaviors in place of being fat. These new behaviors must be as effective and available at providing the same positive outcomes. But they must be activities that are more consciously acceptable to you as an individual. When your subconscious is motivating you into alternate behaviors that provide the same outcomes that you require, you lose the urges to overeat.
As far as feeling cravings because of conditioning (conditioned responses), we utilize various hypnotic and NLP techniques that "extinguish" those conditioned responses. That breaks the connection between the behaviors, and eliminates the urges and feelings of compulsion.
When your appetite has been eliminated and any compulsion to overeat has been dealt with, you can easily stick to any type of healthful diet indefinitely so that it becomes a permanent lifestyle change.
Compulsive eating and appetite suppression is a complex topic. I can only scratch the surface of it in this article. You can locate additional articles on this topic on my website.
Alan B. Densky, CH is NGH certified. He specializes in the use of http://www.neuro-vision.us/Products/OrderAudioAppetiteControlHypnosisTapes.html NLP CD's for appetite control and http://www.neuro-vision.us/Products/NeuroVISIONAppetiteDvd.htmVideo weight loss hypnosis. He also provides a broad range of NLP & hypnosis CD's & DVD's for a broad range of other topics and can be reached through hishttp://www.neuro-vision.us Neuro-VISION Video Hypnosis website.
© 2007 By Alan B. Densky.
Contact: Linda Alexander, Hypnotherapy Glasgow on 0141 632 1440 or 07875 493 358, also firstname.lastname@example.com
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NASCAR & Auto Racing
NASCAR: Matt Crafton wins Friday night's Truck race at Kansas
Matt Crafton was certain he did not have a race-winning truck.
He was right. But he didn't need one.
As the final four laps wound down in Friday night's Toyota Tundra 250 at Kansas Speedway, Crafton was running fourth with little chance of making any more headway. That was until the three drivers in front of him began running out of gas one after another.
On the last lap, Crafton took over the lead and even though he, too, began to run out of fuel, he had a big enough lead over Ryan Newman to still reach the finish line and earn his second Truck Series win of the season.
Turning point
The race turned on its head with four of 167 laps remaining when Erik Jones out of gas, followed by Tyler Reddick, who was running second and then Daniel Suarez, who was running third. That left Crafton in the lead with just enough fuel to reach the finish line.
Three who mattered
Matt Crafton: Crafton earns his second win of the season and puts himself in a good position to earn a third consecutive Truck series championship.
Erik Jones: He led 151 laps. Nobody could touch him. But you still need gas to finish the race.
Matt Tifft: Tough weekend for the UNC Charlotte student. He blew a tire and wrecked in practice on Thursday and was forced to the garage early in Friday night's race with a blown engine.
▪ Crafton has never been a driver in his career to win a lot of races, but with two wins already this season and a significant points lead, he has probably never been in a better position to win a series title, and that includes his past two championships.
▪ Brad Keselowski Racing took a big hit just hours before the race when its two drivers, Tyler Reddick and Austin Theriault, wrecked in Round 2 of group qualifying. Both drivers were forced to backup trucks and had to start the race from the rear of the field. Reddick finished 13th and Theriault 14th.
They said it
"They told me I didn't have enough fuel to make it to the end. They were right, but I still won." – race winner Matt Crafton
Three tweets from Friday night's race:
That was... wild. #ToyotaTundra250 pic.twitter.com/7F4apzstwt— NASCAR Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) May 9, 2015
RT to congratulate @Matt_Crafton on his @NASCAR_Trucks WIN at @kansasspeedway! Results» http://t.co/Jw8JajX7uN WOW! pic.twitter.com/9eTnWG1Xgf— FOX SPORTS: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) May 9, 2015
RETWEET if you're watching @erik_jones and @Matt_Crafton lead the #ToyotaTundra250 at @kansasspeedway! pic.twitter.com/cpkgJTdDZZ— Toyota Racing (@ToyotaRacing) May 9, 2015
Next race
N.C. Education Lottery 200
Where: Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord, N.C.
When: 8:30 p.m. Friday
TV: Fox Sports 1
Radio: Motor Racing Network


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At Apprenticeship Connect, we offer a range of job-specific apprenticeship courses that will teach you highly-relevant knowledge and skills to help you get ahead in your chosen career. Whether you're looking to start your career after leaving sixth-form/college, make a change and find a new job role, or if you're planning to stop studying where you are currently to begin an apprenticeship, our courses are for you. You can also apply for an apprenticeship to support a job role you're already employed in, they're not just for those looking to start a new position. Our courses are developed by industry experienced curriculum experts to ensure the training we deliver is expertly tailored to the job role it has been designed to support, and our recruitment team can help you find the job role you need to support your training.
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All our tutors have an employment background in the area they are supporting and real-world exposure to the job roles our courses are designed for. As a business, we invest heavily in CPD and our tutors receive regular training to ensure we are continually improving our service. Our tutors are all certified, DBS checked and quality checked to ensure you receive the very best training and support throughout the programme.
Our courses are available in London, Greater London, South England, Essex, The Midlands and the North West. Our course availability varies according to location, so for more information about which courses are available in your area please get in touch to speak to one of our Business Development Executives.
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Apprenticeship frameworks are programmes of study that are created by an awarding body and the framework outlines a series of knowledge and competency learning outcomes that an apprentice must demonstrate in order to achieve their qualification certificate. Frameworks aim to teach apprentices sector-wide knowledge and all assessment for framework courses is facilitated by your apprentice's tutor throughout the duration of their course.
Apprenticeship standards are developed by trailblazer groups made up of a minimum of 10 employers as well as professional bodies and trade associations, ensuring you study a curriculum that is tailored to a real-world job role. All our courses are approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships (IFA) and our curriculums are developed with consideration of industry-leading awarding body standards, guaranteeing you work towards an approved, professional certificate that is highly relevant in your chosen industry. Completing an apprenticeship will help you develop the knowledge and skills required to excel in your chosen career, providing a concrete foundation for future growth.
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Our industry specialist tutors are assigned to a learner upon enrolment based on their learning requirements, course and location. Our courses are delivered through a combination of face-to-face tuition at the learner's place of work and virtual learning via online sessions. Some of our courses also include classroom delivery and group training. For more information on the delivery method for each course, please refer to the course pages above.
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As part of every apprenticeship course, learners are required to spend 20% of their contracted working hours undertaking off-the-job training. Off-the-job training is training that is outside of usual workplace duties, but it may still be conducted at your place of work. All time spent studying will be recorded within your personal training diary and your progress will be frequently monitored to ensure you are on track. The time you will need to spend studying is calculated using the following formula:
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Throughout our courses, learner progress is assessed to determine knowledge and competency. Typical methods of gaining evidence to assess performance may include:
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- Witness testimonials: we will gather a variety of witness testimonials from your line manager to evidence your performance at work, demonstrating your ability
- Examinations: some of our courses also require learners to sit an examination to formally assess knowledge and competency. All apprenticeship standards contain mandatory End Point Assessments.
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Spencerville Road ran straight north from Highway 46, through a valley flanked by green, treeless hills. It was a narrow road, only wide enough for one car, and pocked with cracks and holes like the face of the moon. Barbed wire fences marched along both sides, so close they seemed to imprison the station wagon on the broken asphalt.
"Let's not," Sally said. "We can go back."
Trevor pulled the lighter from the dashboard and touched its hot red end to his Camel cigarette. "You accepted, Sal. It's too late." His cheeks flattened as he inhaled.
"It won't be terrible if we stand them up. We're never going to see them again." She cranked the window down to release the smoky fug.
In back, the baby began to cry - short, fretful whimpers accompanied by the thump of his feet against his toddler seat.
She looked over her shoulder. "Bailey, what's wrong with Tango?"
"I dunno." Bailey ducked his head behind the cover of his Hardy Boys mystery. He'd been withdrawn since she told him they were moving again, this time from Paso Robles to Fresno.
Tango's wails escalated until the noise beat at her eardrums. Sal knelt and leaned over the seat back, absorbing in her knees the lurching of the car. Tears and snot ran down Tango's fat cheeks into his mouth. She retrieved his bottle from the floor. There was no tissue in her pocket and, impatient to make him happy, she licked the dirt and cookie crumbs off the nipple. Saliva killed germs, didn't it? When she offered it to him, he batted her hand away.
She sank onto her butt, pulling at the grit on her tongue. When Bailey was a baby, he'd been mellow, so easy to please that she mistakenly assumed it was due to her good mothering. With Tango, she felt as though she were in a dark room, stubbing her toes on the furniture.
The station wagon's wheel slammed into a pothole, and her stomach thumped the seat back. "Trevor, for God's sake."
"Couldn't help it. There hasn't been a road crew out here for at least ten years." He flicked ashes out the wind wing and put his hand back on the wheel.
Sal faced front again, rubbing her stomach. It was tender, and she wanted to cry. To distract herself, she stared past the fences to the pastures, thick with knee-high grass and dotted with grazing cattle. Calves tilted their heads and sucked from their mothers' udders with small thrusting motions, as if saying yes, yes, more.
After a few miles, the road passed the tall rock columns and ostentatious metal arch of the Toby Ranch. Its private driveway, black and smooth compared to the county road, led to a Spanish-style house whose white walls were dazzlingly bright in the June sun.
"Leland told me his grandfather owned this entire valley at one time, including the Toby place," Trevor said. "Fifteen miles from 46 to the Grade."
"But Leland let it slip through his fingers," Sal said.
"Not all his fault. He said his father lost some."
Bailey tapped her on the shoulder. "Mom, Tango is standing up."
"You little devil, how did you get out?" The thin plastic belt lay slack at Tango's feet. He teetered on his fat legs in a shuffling dance motion that had earned him his nickname. As Sal settled him, he resumed his crying.
"One thing about Leland and Edwina, they're crazy about Tango," Trevor said.
"And I'm not?"
He shrugged.
"Tango is a surrogate. A baby for Edwina because she couldn't have children," Sal said.
"Edwina didn't say so, but I suspect Leland's not all that well-equipped between the legs."
She turned her shoulder to him. Why was it, she always ended up regretting acts of charity? She'd begun with good intentions, accepting Edwina's invitation. Leland and Edwina doted on Tango while they tended him in the church nursery, but they weren't the type of people Sal sought out. Their air of failure made her want to look away. Leland's home haircut left his bangs sliding crookedly over his forehead, and his huge Adam's apple bobbed like Gomer Pyle's on the Andy Griffith Show. Edwina had a harelip. When she smiled, her scarred lip skewed upward, revealing a wide expanse of pink gum above her teeth.
"We want to have you out to the farm for supper before you leave us," Edwina had said, and there had been something forlorn about her that moved Sal to accept. As the days passed, Sal's charitable instinct evaporated, replaced by irritation. Today was the last day before the moving truck arrived, and she was wasting it on Edwina and Leland.
Loose boards rattled as they crossed the bridge at Little Chalome Creek. She'd read about this spot, where the infamous San Andreas Fault was marked with a road sign. The Temblor Range reared up in front of them, the mountaintops gold in the sun, divided by the great purple scar of the fault. She could feel the Pacific and North American plates grind against each other, creeping inches at a time, dueling for supremacy. Sharp needles of tension pricked the air.
"There was a big one here two years ago. Leland's place was pretty much wrecked," Trevor said.
He turned into a driveway, past fields enclosed by sagging wire. At the end of the lane sat a one-story frame house. Leland's farm staggered out from the house in various stages of disintegration. A grain chute dropped its parts in the farmyard, and two harvesters in the right-hand field were covered with a scaly coat of rust. A water tank lay prostrate and, beyond it, a barn cast off its weathered boards and galvanized roof into a pile of wood and metal.
Trevor braked in the farm's turnaround with the motor still running. The air was hot, and the smell of manure burned Sal's nostrils.
"I don't like this place." Bailey rolled down his window and let in a couple of enormous flies, which flew around Sal's head, bumping her cheeks with their solid bodies.
The back door of the house flew open. Edwina and Leland burst out, almost running to the car. Tango stood up again.
"Oh, my, oh my." Edwina smiled, more of a grimace, really, her harelip twisting her mouth. Tango danced and held out his arms. Edwina rattled the back door handle.
Rather than unlocking the door, Sal gathered Tango's diaper bag and blanket from the back seat. Edwina poked her head in the front window and reached over to patty-cake with Tango.
"Bailey, put away your book and hop out," Sal said. She could smell Edwina's damp skin and felt the brush of Edwina's rayon blouse against her arm. She wanted to shove the woman's heavy shoulder, force her away.
Trevor pulled the keys from the ignition. Leland hiked his suspenders onto his shoulders and propped one hand on the car's roof. "We thought maybe you'd got lost. Or bailed."
"We made a late start. Movers are coming tomorrow," Trevor said.
Bailey scrambled out to inspect a flock of russet chickens and an imperious rooster pecking at his domain in the driveway gravel. Bailey's thin face brightened. He darted this way and that after the birds, who avoided him with light, quick steps and a great clucking.
Edwina released the door lock. She lifted Tango into her arms and tickled his ribs. The first Sunday Sal had left Tango with Leland and Edwina at the nursery, Sal was relieved. The hour alone in church gave her skin a chance to breathe. Trevor worked a hundred miles away, and she wore the children like tight clothing from Monday morning until he drove in on Friday night.
But after Tango had stayed with Edwina two or three Sundays, Sal had trouble prying him away. He clung to Edwina's soft fatty neck, and she seemed gratified, perhaps even smug, that Tango preferred her.
Sal slammed the car door. "He's too heavy for you, Edwina. Put him down."
The scar on Edwina's lip trembled. Sal's cheeks burned, but she didn't stop. She needed to pass on the hurt. "He won't be seeing you again, and he needs to detach a little."
As soon as his feet touched the ground, Tango cried, "Up, up," flexing his fingers and stretching his arms for Edwina. At the same time, the rooster, red comb and wattles swinging, extended its feathered neck and pecked Bailey on his bare calf just below his shorts. Bailey screamed, and the rooster scuttled away.
A dot of blood formed on Bailey's leg, and when he saw it, he began to cry.
"Come now, in the house, we'll take care of it." Edwina's voice was soothing. She picked up Tango and herded Bailey ahead of her, hand cupping the back of his head. "Leland, you and Trevor start the barbecue."
The kitchen was cool and dark. Cupboards and walls were knotty pine, the kind Sal remembered in the kitchen when she was growing up. Tears stung her eyes. There was a scent in the plaster and soft pine, a residue of bacon and spiced peaches.
She blinked to clear her vision. Edwina's kitchen was outdated now. In Fresno, their house would have the latest olive green refrigerator and stove.
Edwina settled Bailey on a chrome-legged chair and knelt on the cracked linoleum while she dabbed a circle of Mercurochrome on his leg. After a minute or two, Bailey flexed his calf muscle, and Sal sent him outside. Like he did at home, Tango tottered directly to the cupboards and pulled out the pots and pans.
Sal began replacing the cookware, but Edwina shook her head. "He won't do any harm. They're all banged up. The house got hit bad in the '66 quake."
From where she knelt beside Tango, Sal noticed Edwina's brown shoes, run over at the heels, and the thread dangling from the uneven hem of her skirt. "You were home when it happened?"
"Knocked us out of bed. All the dishes fell out of the cupboards, and the freezer tipped over. We lost a year's food. The foundations were damaged, and we lived in the trailer out back for eight months." Edwina's lips tightened, and her scar stretched white.
She poured two glasses of iced tea, carried them outside on a tray, and set them on a redwood table laid with a flowered oilcloth. Trevor had forgotten to unload Tango's playpen from the car, so Sal got it, unfolded it in the shade of an oak tree, and put Tango inside. He cried for a minute, his fingers twisted in the netting. Edwina scurried inside the house and returned with several pot lids and a nest of measuring cups.
"Here, my sweet boy," she said.
He thumped onto his bottom, marshalling his army of cups and lids between his spread legs.
The tea was very sweet, not the way Sal liked it, but the heat made her throat dry. She drank deeply, then pressed the wet cool glass against her bare arms. The men had lit the barbecue, a dented oil drum on iron legs, and smoke eddied around the table, keeping the flies away.
Sal thought she'd seen all of it before in a dream: a smoky haze captured under the tree's canopy, coarse-bladed grass clicking against her shoes, the broken equipment, the disintegrating barn.
She watched Leland and Bailey cross the green expanse of pasture, small figures from a toy farm set. Leland lifted Bailey onto the seat of a tractor with a missing front wheel. Bailey sat straight, chin up to see over the engine casing, as if he were master over a thousand acres. He moved the steering wheel left and right.
Edwina set an armful of corn on the table. "Picked an hour ago. The sugar turns to starch if you let the ears sit too long."
For a few minutes Sal leaned on her folded arms. Edwina looked up from plucking the fine silk from time to time, her eyes magnified behind her glasses. She was calm, as if Sal's hostility was a force of nature, like high wind or barley blight.
The flex of Edwina's wrists and the crackle of the green husks had a pleasant rhythm, and Sal, almost against her will, joined her in stripping the ears and throwing the waste into a galvanized tub. The corn smelled moist and rich, different from frozen corn or canned corn that Sal had eaten as a girl. Her fingernail sliced a nick in a kernel, and a drop of juice beaded on the yellow surface. She sucked it, sweet as honey, off her knuckle.
Edwina snapped off the tip of an ear and gave it to Tango, who gnawed the raw kernels with his four Bugs Bunny teeth.
Edwina dropped the corn and a pile of new potatoes into a large kettle of water boiling on an outdoor camp stove. "We use this in the summer, to save on electricity. The house needs to be rewired, but Leland hasn't got around to it."
Edwina carried from the kitchen a basket of tomatoes whose skins still smelled of green leaves and vines. The tomatoes were warm in her hands as Sal sliced them into a dish. When Edwina spread the lamb chops on the grill, smoke thickened overhead. The meat sizzled and fat drippings vaporized into a burned, intoxicating smell. The scent lured Leland and Bailey to the table, where they snatched the discarded tomato ends and stuffed them in their mouths.
"Butchered a lamb for this great event," Leland said, rubbing his hands together. They settled themselves on wooden benches around the table. Across the farmyard, Sal saw Trevor standing near a ramshackle pen where he watched two calves lip grain from a trough.
Edwina lifted the chops off the fire onto a platter and slathered Bailey's steaming corn with butter. She waved to Trevor, and after a moment, he ground out his cigarette with the toe of his shoe. When he slid onto the bench beside Sal, she moved away. His weight, the sag of his arm against her shoulder, and the intrusion of his hip reminded her of Friday evenings. He'd walk in the door, after being gone all week, and assume she had a place for him after her days with the children and nights listening to the wind around the house.
She cut into her chop. The meat was faintly pink, and when she forked it into her mouth, the taste made her hum with pleasure. Trevor looked away. The fatty rim on the lamb, no vinegar for the tomatoes, Trevor was perpetually dissatisfied.
When they were first married, Trevor had been happier. Sal cooked like his mother, a quarter bought him a pack of cigarettes. But all the good meals, vacuumed floors, clean children, and weekend sex were not enough to keep him happy now.
"Are you all right, Hon?" Edwina touched Trevor's hand.
"Off your feed? I'll give you a dose of what I give the sheep. Haw, Haw." Leland's Adam's apple bounced.
"My ulcer." Trevor touched his chest.
"I'll cook you something else." Edwina swung her leg over the bench.
"No, it's all right," Trevor said, but he left his food on his plate.
Sal put her fork down. The meat was tender, the tomato slice sugar on her tongue, but she stopped eating, as if her hunger could dissolve his discontent. After dinner, Edwina tossed the corncobs and the uneaten food to the pigs, who grunted with delight. Tango still slept in the playpen, his lips moving for Sal's breast. She felt an ache in her nipples.
Edwina untied her apron and laid it on the table. "Let's take a walk. I want you to see something."
"I can't," Sal said. "Tango is still asleep."
"Trevor can watch him. We won't be gone long."
Edwina walked ahead, across the sheep pasture, through a grove of thick-limbed oaks. On the other side of the fence, a path climbed a series of low hills covered with sage and ripened wild oats. The fault opened some distance ahead, broken by hills and cliffs, more visible from the air, perhaps, than the ground. They entered a narrow canyon, Edwina breathing easily despite her bulk.
The sun had sunk behind the hill, and they were immersed in violet shadow. The air still held the day's heat, and Sal's lungs were infused with the pungent odor of sun-saturated plants and grain, earth and rock. Birds darted between the branches like half-remembered thoughts. Beside the trail, sword ferns drooped over a steady trickle of water.
Edwina climbed down over the rocks to the water several times to check her location. Then with a soft "Ah," she descended to the origin of the rivulet where it sprang from a crack in a wall of loose granite.
She breathed deeply. "This time, it's open. It's alive."
Sal let the water spurt over her fingers. A breath ran up her spine. She'd expected the stream to be cool, but instead it was warm, as if heated by the friction of its headlong rush.
"I suppose every stream is alive, in a way. Tiny plants, microscopic animals," Sal said.
"No, not like that." Edwina was pale, her pupils large in the dim light. "Leland has visited this spring since he was a boy. The fault sealed it up in the '34 quake. It was underground for thirty-two years before it opened again after the '66."
Sal imagined the spring - pure water seeping under tons of dirt and rock, squeezed between layers, waiting, pressure mounting as the plates moved, until a great internal trembling released it.
"I had a miscarriage six weeks ago," Sal said.
Edwina's cheeks flamed, as if she'd been slapped by a cruel hand.
"Trevor was gone. The dog was outside barking, barking at something in the dark, a raccoon, maybe, or a coyote. I walked downstairs and opened the door. When I put my bare foot on the cold step, I started to bleed."
Sal rubbed her thigh with her palm, remembering how she pressed her hands between her legs to stop it, but the downward rush was inexorable.
"A neighbor came to stay with Bailey and Tango. I drove myself to the hospital with a towel on the car seat."
A tremor shook her, and she felt a movement, a painful shift of pelvis and femur, vertebrae and ribs. It was a small shift, a scrape of bone, a realignment of muscle. The water notes rose and fell.
Edwina leaned over and dipped her hand in the spring. Before Sal realized it, Edwina touched her wet thumb to the tense ridges on Sal's forehead.
When they arrived again at the sheep pasture, the heat had broken. Creeping darkness hid the farm's decay; the sheep clustered close together, crickets spread a carpet of sound. A light over the back door illuminated Tango's yellow curls as he struggled to climb out of the playpen. Bailey sailed a handful of small stones into the barley field. Leland and Trevor sipped iced tea at the table, Trevor nodding occasionally as he gazed into the dark.
"There's strawberry shortcake," Edwina said.
Sal's stomach growled. "That would be good. Thank you."


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Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Confederate and Federal Defenses in May 1863
On the morning of May 4th, the Confederates moved back up Telegraph Road (Lafayette Boulevard) and regained the heights behind Fredericksburg (8). The Federals in town were effectively cut off from the Union force that had moved west (9). Reinforced Confederates attacked the Federals late in the afternoon, collapsing one line, but then running up against a brigade of Vermont regiments,
Major General John Sedgwick commanded the Union Sixth Corps, which fought the second battle of Fredericksburg. He would be killed at Spotsylvania Court House in the spring of 1864.
Brigadier General John B. Gordon had been a Georgia Attorney before the Civil War. Despite a lack of military education, he had an aptitude for field command. He led a brigade at the second battle of Fredericksburg.
May 3, 1863.
These maps show modern the road network to help orient this battle action to the ground.
May 4, 1863.
Location. 38° 18.98′ N, 77° 29.159′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Fall Hill Avenue (Virginia Route 639) and Normandy Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Located along the Rappahannock Canal Path. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3219 Fall Hill Ave, Fredericksburg VA 22401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Confederate Defenses in December 1862 (a few steps from this marker); Rappahannock River Heritage Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); A Once Promising Canal Becomes a Raceway (within shouting distance of this marker); Fall Hill Road (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tactical Terrain (approx. 0.2 miles away); Industrial Interlude (approx. 0.3 miles away); Embrey Dam (approx. 0.4 miles away); Falls of the Rappahannock River (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
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Meet Michael Fels , a passionate and hardworking JCI student with a personality like no other! His creative and skillful abilities has landed him a spot in IMATS Vancouver 2015′s Battle Of The Brushes competition in the Beauty Fantasy category.
What inspired you to get into makeup artistry? When I was little I was inspired by the artistic talents of my big sister and I started painting (and playing with her makeup when she wasn't around!). After getting lost in academia through school and later the doldrums of office life I reconnected with painting and one day started painting on my face which brought me back to makeup!
Which celebrity would you like to work with in the future? I don't have any particular person so much as I love working with and on people who have open hearts and haven't let their inner child be crushed. One of the most rewarding aspects of this industry to me has been finally finding people who are part of my tribe after looking for so long!
Do you have a favorite makeup look that you enjoy doing? Right now I'm loving a chocolate and maroon smokey eye for beauty or really bright vivid colors for fantasy!
Name 3 makeup products that you can't live without. Eyelash glue
Mehron Paradise Palette
Mabelline Great Lash Mascara
Describe an industry trick that you think everyone should know about. Tightlining! Applying colour directly into the upper lashline so there is no gap between liner and lashes, it also helps to make the lashes appear fuller.
What convinced you to choose to attend JCI's Makeup program? JCI's track record at IMATS! Everyone has an opinion on schools but consecutive IMATS wins served as an official industry seal of approval to me. Any place that cares that much about over the top character makeups is the place for me.
Describe your favorite moment(s) while attending JCI. Becoming a family unit with my class and seeing how far we've come so quickly! Laughing at how much we stressed about our 2-3 hour beauty makeup exams and now we save the beauty until the end of our creative makeups because it's the easy part we can do in 20 minutes. But seriously we're all pretty worried about school ending and not spending all of our days together anymore.
What would you like to see happen after you graduate? I want to keep on connecting with people in this industry and learning from them! I'm setting my sights on working part time at a counter to gain experience and also picking up odd gigs on the side to experience it all. And then before you know it the book to commemorate my 20th anniversary in makeup will be getting released. I really just want to experience as much as I can and see where this industry can take me.
Name 3 favorite songs currently on your playlist. Only 3?! Pshhh here are 5 for the price of 3! Currently giving me all the life are:
Carrie Underwood – Something in the Water
Sam Smith – Like I Can
Cash Cash – Overtime
Virginia to Vegas – Don't Fight the Music
Kelly Clarkson – Let Your Tears Fall
We're proud to have 8 JCI students and graduates competing in this year's Battle Of The Brushes. Be sure to cheer them on at IMATS Vancouver on May 30th with the Character Prosthetic category and May 31st with the Beauty Fantasy category.
Keep up with Michael on Instagram: @MichaelFelsMakeup Keep up with JCI on Instagram: @JCInstitute.
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It's almost hard to believe we've done the Friday Five for the 13 weeks! I love sharing with you guys some of my favorite finds from the week. I hope that you'll share yours with me as well. Friday Five 13 will feature a few of my favorite blog posts from the week and boy have I found some great ones for you.
- The stars aligned for this birthday bash! Be sure and tell Abbey how much you love it!
- Deb created a dish that I know my hubs will love
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SOUTH PORTLAND — A new public works building and City Hall are among the City Council's top priorities for major facility improvements.
After two years of discussing major capital priorities, the council got down to the business of formally ranking them Monday night in a special workshop.
Building a new public works and transportation facility, estimated to cost $8.5 million, near the Highland Avenue transfer station ranked first on the council's list. A new City Hall, which was not included in many of the previous discussions, ranked a close second.
Other priorities included street paving, open space and parks, library renovations and a municipal swimming pool.
While the public works facility was the top priority, the council spent most of its time discussing a proposal to buy a new office building at 100 Waterman Drive for use as City Hall.
Councilors toured the 32,000-square-foot building, built by Andrew Ingalls of CBRE/The Boulos Co., on May 27. On Monday they agreed the vacant, four-story building with long views of the Fore River would make a beautiful City Hall, but they differed on whether a move would be responsible.
"I think we'd be tarred and feathered to move into Waterman Drive at this time," said Councilor Tom Blake, who said he would like this city to wait for Mahoney Middle School to become available. "I would like to get (Waterman Drive) off the table, right now."
City Manager Jim Gailey presented councilors with a rough draft of how the city would use the Waterman Drive building, which would give the city more than 16,500 square feet of space, compared to the more than 12,700 square feet it has now.
School Department offices were not included in the draft.
Gailey also gave councilors a February 2009 facility assessment of the existing City Hall, which was built in 1898 and expanded in the 1970s. The assessment, conducted by former city employee Jack Roberts, indicates the walls are "full of mold and mildew," the floors have asbestos tiles and the roof leaks.
Meanwhile, Gailey presented councilors with a list of repairs performed since December 2007, at a cost of more than $44,000. Another $90,000 in utility costs in the current budget were also included, even though it was agreed that some of those costs would exist if City Hall were moved.
Councilor Linda Boudeau said the city should have an opportunity to move into a building that, while not certified, meets energy efficient standards outlined by the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program.
"We (would be) turning our back right now to a building that would put us as a leader in the very thing we are trying to promote," Boudreau said. "I would beg us not to push this aside."
The council discussion was cut short, since it took place prior to a regularly scheduled business meeting, which was delayed 20 minutes. But councilors generally agreed that any discussion to move City Hall to 100 Waterman Drive should take place within the context of all possible options, including constructing a new building behind the existing one and retrofitting Mahoney Middle School, when and if the School Department leaves.
The majority of councilors, however, wanted to expedite that discussion.
"We're pushed because this is an opportunity that is here now and might not be in six months," Boudreau said. "We have an obligation to residents to tell our story and build a case for or against this building."
Some residents, however, cautioned the council against acting hastily.
Tanner Street resident Gary Crosby said he deals with commercial real estate for a living and said that the commercial market is unlike the resident market.
"There are always other opportunities," Crosby said.
Ingalls' building was listed for $6.4 million when it was first offered to the council in 2008. But last month he said he would be willing to sell it to the city for cost – $4.8 million.
Colchester Drive resident Albert DiMillo suggested the council would get a better deal if it waits.
"Maybe in four months it will foreclose and you can get it for $2 million," DiMillo said.
Mussey Street resident Gary Lewis noted how residents in Knightville-Mill Creek opposed a zoning amendment granted by the council that allowed the four-story development, rather than a smaller, three-story building.
He was also suspicious that the council was interested in moving into a building that was originally touted as way to increase the city's tax base and revitalize the Waterfront Market.
"From where I'm sitting now, something smells fishy about this whole process," Lewis said. "Right now, it doesn't sit well with me and the people I have spoken with."
When Lewis asked the councilors whether they understood why residents were skeptical about the city's interest in the building, Mayor Tom Coward replied, "only to a conspiracy theorist."
Councilor Rosemarie De Angelis, who actively opposed the zone change as a resident, was among those questioning the timing of the city's interest.
"It's not our job to jump in as the savior for that building," she said.
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National Experimental Theater, Taipei
April 6, 2018
David Mead
Now a member of faculty at Tainan University of Technology, Huang Wen-jen (黃文人) has never lost her love for Yanpu Township in Pingtung, where she was brought up. 907 Kilometers (907公里數) for her Seed Dance Company (種子舞團) is another in what seems to be an increasingly common theme: memories of home, the '907' in the title coming from the town's postcode, while 'Kilometers' denotes distance and time.
The work recalls Huang's memories of childhood, the family pig farm and the building of a rehearsal studio next to that farm; a world that has largely gone as fields became housing and roads.
The best moments come in and around a box fronted by a gauze that represents a building and also provides a great platform, the dancers making full use of every surface: floor, walls, ceiling and roof. The gauze not only allows us to see into the box but provides an effective sense of peering into times long gone. Particularly impressive here was Cheng Yi-ting (鄭伊庭), a dancer full of expressive quality, who appeared as a sort of almost ghostly figure from the past wandering through the scene.
The gauze also makes an excellent screen for the projections, some of which the choreography interacts with. Huang wisely keeps the technology to a minimum, though, never letting it get in the way of the live action. Some of it works well. The view from a train window giving a good sense of distance. The modern footage of the farm showing heavily confined pigs seems out of kilter with the theme of looking back though and doesn't fit the mood.
Pigs are clean animals in many ways but 907 Kilometers presents a very cleansed view of pig farming. Interesting is what is missing, including any sense of pig factory processing and machinery, or of the workers. It was as if the less pleasant aspects of the business had been airbrushed out. But maybe that's how memories are.
At times, it is not a huge leap from dancers to livestock, the performers crawling around and other and nestling like piglets might with their mother. The cast reach up, often on each others' shoulders, towards the many lights that represent the lights in the pig units that provide heat and warmth, coming together when they go out. The constant up and down of the lights, never done smoothly, actually became an irritant, though.
At other times, meaning was more symbolic, especially in the faster ensemble sections that have a freedom and life about them that can perhaps only be understood by one who was brought up in the countryside and returns, if only in the mind. And 907 Kilometers is full of dance, Huang using her cast in various solo, duet and ensemble formations, but while satisfying enough, they rarely compel. It doesn't help that she often pairs action stage right with action in and around the box, set to the left; not so much split screen as two-screen, and far enough apart that you can't properly watch both. The box won every time.
At least we could see that. I would love to tell you more about the opening floor-based duet. Straining, I could just make out two dancers shifting around one another like multi-conjoined twins. I suspect it was interesting but it was performed so far downstage that unless you were in the front two or three rows it was all but invisible through the heads of the audience. Memo to all choreographers: please place action where it can be seen when the theatre is full.
The choreography is very musical, although perhaps too much so with accents and speed being met in each other every time. The music is terribly sentimental and somnolent, the sort of new-age nothingness that easily sends you to sleep. That it didn't says much for the dance and dancers.
As pleasant as it is, 907 Kilometers is a work that only occasionally transmits depth and feeling, or any hankering for the past. When it does, it's always through the slower imagery. It's almost as if while Huang wants to show us her memories, the curtain has only been opened so far and there is a side to her subconscious that is simultaneously pushing back, perhaps understandably saying we should only see so much and the rest should remain private.


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Firefighters were caused to assist a four-legged friend who became stuck between a car and a garage.
A crew from Stanground was called to reports of an animal trapped at a property in Oakdale Avenue, Stanground, at 2.48pm yesterday, Sunday October 11.
A Jack Russell dog had become wedged between the car and garage.
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ROAD MAP to Get Organized – travel photos
ROAD MAP to Get Organized. The lessons learned from her traveling adventures can be used to simplify your life and get organized. Some early "beta testers" of the book asked if there was a way to see photos from the journeys she mentioned. Easily done! Below are links to her photo books from her travels. After the photo book link opens, click on "Preview Book" to see all of the pages. For a full screen view, click on the four grey arrows in lower right hand corner. Camino de Santiago Peru Germany Italy Ireland Turkey Paris Buen Camino! Do you need some travel tips? Get organized for travel! Check out Helene's blog and YouTube channel. Here are some popular posts: How can a solopreneur go on vacation? How can a solopreneur go on vacation (part 2)? General tips for budget travelers in Paris General tips for travel in Peru Here are some favorite videos: How to plan for travel How to pack for travel How to get back to reality after a trip ]]>