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ATLANTA — A collective gasp rose here last week when the Atlanta Braves announced that they were moving to the suburbs. The franchise, after all, has been not only a sports team, but also a mirror of Atlanta's aspirations.
The Braves became the first big-league team in the Deep South when they moved to Atlanta from Milwaukee in 1966. The team quickly became a national presence thanks to Ted Turner's cable network and was an early symbol of the region's evolution beyond the confines of its segregated past.
As demographics changed and development migrated to the largely white suburbs, the team remained a proud anchor of an increasingly black city.
But now, as the team makes plans to head a dozen miles northwest to a new $672 million baseball stadium in Cobb County, a regional civic conversation has begun: Is the move a blow to a city beginning to enjoy a post-recession urban renaissance, or is it a signal of a new era in which traditional assumptions about the divide between city and suburb no long apply?
Mayor Kasim Reed of Atlanta, who recently brokered a deal to build a $1.2 billion downtown stadium for the Atlanta Falcons, spent the week taking hits for letting the Braves go.
His critics, he said, are shortsighted.
"We've got to make a decision — either we're going to be a region or we're not," he said at a packed news briefing the day after the Braves' announcement. "It bothers me that we have not come far enough as a community that people feel that a team moving 12 miles is a loss to the city of Atlanta."
The traditional lines between the city's 423,000 residents and those of the nearly 3.8 million people living in its suburbs have long been fading, especially demographically.
Places like Gwinnett and Cobb Counties north of Atlanta have become much more racially diverse in the last decade. The number of black residents in Cobb County grew by 47 percent from 2000 to 2010.
On the other hand, Atlanta, long a majority black city, is becoming whiter. During the last decade, the white population has grown by 17 percent, although black residents still make up just over half the population.
Andrew Young, the civil rights leader who became Atlanta's mayor in 1982, said the geographic boundaries that once divided the 10-county region are as much a part of history as its once-deep racial divisions.
"One of the things I learned when I was mayor is that nobody pays any attention to jurisdictions but elected officials," he said, adding that one of the region's problems is that it has always segregated the city from the outer communities.
"The truth of it is," he said, "it's one big economic unit."
Mr. Young, like many civic leaders here, says that moving the baseball stadium offers a chance to redevelop a section of Atlanta that has languished from the start in the shadow of the stadium.
Like many cities, Atlanta is enjoying a wave of new urbanism driven by a crop of educated workers who have moved in from the suburbs and other, smaller cities, filling coffee shops and restaurants in neighborhoods that used to be cultural wastelands. The population is on the rise, growing about 6 percent in the last couple of years.
The Beltline, an urban walkway and bike path featuring 22 miles of reclaimed railroad bed, has opened up the core of city. A streetcar project opening next year will connect downtown with nearby neighborhoods.
The College Football Hall of Fame is moving in downtown, and a rising high-tech district stretches from Georgia Tech north of the city's famous aquarium into the high-rise condos of the Midtown neighborhood.
Nearly two dozen major apartment projects are underway. Developments like the Ponce City Market on the edge of Old Fourth Ward, which combines apartments, shops, restaurants and offices in a historic former Sears, Roebuck & Company factory building, promise to remake how residents use the city.
Many here argue that amid that backdrop, the loss of the team is a blow — especially when baseball stadiums are being used to revitalize the urban cores of cities like Denver and Minneapolis.
"I find it ironic that in the last few years that we have been becoming a 'real city' but we are losing our baseball team," said Steve Fennessy, the editor in chief of Atlanta magazine. "That's a significant wound to our self-esteem."
Turner Field, nicknamed The Ted after Ted Turner, the team's former owner, has never really served as an engine of revitalization, although civic leaders have tried.
After the 1996 Games, the team moved into what had been the city's Olympic Stadium. It sits on a sea of parking lots separated by a freeway from the city's downtown core, which is less than a mile away.
The surrounding neighborhoods have some newer lofts and houses but also some of the poorest households in the city. The stadium is without a stop on Atlanta's chronically underfunded Marta train system. There is not even a bank or a grocery store nearby.
The stadium is less an urban amenity than what urban planners call a drivable suburban location — that is, a place people drive to for only one purpose and then leave.
The Cobb County site is actually more in line with a new ethos of urbanism that rewards smaller, walkable communities, said Chris Leinberger, a professor at the George Washington University School of Business.
This year, he released a study of new urban development patterns in the Atlanta metro area as part of his work for the Brookings Institution.
In it, many parts of suburban Atlanta had a more urban feel than the city itself.
"The whole concept of city versus suburb is a really obsolete concept, and moving the baseball stadium reflects that," he said.
The new, smaller stadium is being planned for an unincorporated part of Cobb County's Cumberland area. That slice of the county is home to headquarters for companies like Home Depot and the Weather Channel and is already flush with shops, restaurants and hotels.
It is also home to the Atlanta Opera and the Atlanta Ballet, which stage most performances in the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.
The area around the stadium could be a distinct walkable urban place, Mr. Leinberger said, describing a kind of guided development designed to deliver the feel of urban living in a smaller community.
"The real distinction in Atlanta now is between those places that are walkable urban areas and those that are drivable suburban areas," he said. "Where they are doesn't matter as much."
Of course, without any train transportation or meaningful bus service, people will still have to travel on Atlanta's famously congested freeways to get there. And they will need plenty of parking, something Braves management said was lacking at the in-town stadium.
Moving the stadium will put the team closer to a majority of its fans and allow the team's out-of-state owners, the Liberty Media Corporation, to control and profit from development around it.
But the team is still the Atlanta Braves, said Mike Plant, an executive vice president with the organization.
"We're not rejecting the city of Atlanta," he said. "We're the Atlanta Braves for another 30 plus years. And Metro Atlanta is a big place."


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The key of writing fiction isn't just to remove something that the reader or listener can easily imagine. It's not a matter of being coy, or withholding information. It's allowing for multiple possibilities, recognizing the complexity of human behavior, and making the world of a piece of fiction as marvelously confounding as the world we live in.
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Adam is an intelligent young adult on the autism spectrum who is less verbal and uses drawing and other art forms for communication. I first met Adam when he was just 3 years old and profoundly nonverbal. My job as a speech-language pathologist was to help him learn to connect and communicate with the world around him. What actually happened over the next couple of decades was more interesting - as much as I taught him, he taught me more. So at this point, I'll say that together Adam and I have discovered some effective ways to get around the barrier of imperfect verbal communication and give voice to the intellect and creative soul within. With Adam's permission, we now share some of what we've learned.
In the Art Studio:
|Portrait teaching setup (Adam's easel on the left, my instructional model on the right, iPad photo reference and painting materials in the center)
You need a space that is friendly and comfortable for the student. The art studio we are working in is one that Adam's dad set up for Adam and his mom (who is also learning to paint). We have a generous work surface so that materials can be visually set out in an organized way. There is room for Adam (a tall guy) to step back and move around. Also important to consider lighting (need to see clearly, but not aggravate sensory sensitivies), sound environment (reduce background noise) and air quality (allergies, eg. free from mold & mildew).
Below are links to the two instructional videos that we made from our recent portrait painting sessions (posted on our YouTube channel AUTISMartCOMMUNICATE). These videos highlight and demonstrate some effective teaching strategies when working with less verbal individuals, including:
- use of visual demonstrations
- working from visual models
- effective use of the iPad as a visual tool (takes & displays photos, allows zooming in on specific details)
- verbal language should be clear, slow-paced and match demonstrated actions
- back up verbal language with visual supports (to improve comprehension)
- allow time for processing of verbal questions and instructions
- repetition and rephrasing (of key information) can be helpful
- resist "chattering" (remind yourself to leave quiet spaces)
- SHOW more than TELL
- gentle "hand over hand" can sometimes be useful when teaching a new motor skill
- simplify language without "talking down"
- allow the student to work at their own pace (don't rush)
- student should be mostly calm, relaxed and enjoying the experience
- okay for students to talk to themselves as they work
- specific to portrait painting, be aware that autism can affect the individual's ability to process the human face
- balance direct instruction with developing the student's artistic expression & style
- art activities are a good context for language learning
- assume competence (and that all of your words are received and understood)
Part 1 (from the first hour-long painting session):
(if the video won't play click this link: Adam paints a self portrait - part 1 )
And Part 2 (from our second one-hour portrait painting session):
(if the video won't play click this link: Adam paints a self portrait - part 2 )
We hope you find these videos helpful and that you try out some of the methods in your own classes and studios. There is a lot of untapped artistic potential in the autism population, and many new artists waiting to learn new ways to express themselves. We would love to hear about your experiences.
We'll end this post by sharing Adam's completed self portrait. He has a bold and expressive artistic style that comes through in all of his art work, and is all his own. I love it:
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Mega Ran (formerly known as Random) is a rapper, producer and engineer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a former middle school teacher, Mega Ran transformed his education background into a stellar career in the underground hip-hop scene. His music combines hard-hitting beats and thought-provoking lyrics with video game aesthetics, which can be heard in critically-acclaimed albums such as 2007's Mega Ran and 2011's Black Materia, which is a tribute to the icon 1997 role-playing game Final Fantasy VII.
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Art advisor Mia Romanik shares her expertise on the financials of collecting art.
With more than $3 billion worth of art on display at last year's Art Basel and a host of "satellite" art shows taking place all over town, there are treasures to be had at this year's fairs, but knowing a good "get" when you see one sometimes requires a little help. Mia Romanik is an art advisor who trades in her knowledge of art history and relationships in the art world to help her clients build and maintain collections. Born and raised in Hollywood, Florida, she travels to fairs, galleries, and studios around the world on behalf of her clients.
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Cory Arcangel explores our society's rapid pace of consumption through obsolete technologies and cultural ephemera. His work operates as a time capsule of our generation.
Represented by Team Gallery in New York and Lisson Gallery in London and Milan.
Jonas Wood's paintings of domestic interiors, televised sports, houseplants, and sports trading cards turn moments from the artist's life into kaleidoscopic collages of color, shape, and pattern.
Represented by Anton Kern in New York, David Kordansky in Los Angeles, and Shane Campbell in Chicago.
Eddie Martinez is masterful with paint, both technically and through his knowledge of art history.
Shows with Kohn Gallery in Los Angeles and Timothy Taylor in London.
The works of Tony Lewis, an African-American artist based out of Chicago, revolve around text, with a connection to other language-oriented artists such as Ligon, Kruger, and Holzer.
Shows with Shane Campbell and Massimo de Carlo.
Are more people collecting because of a love for art or because they see it as any other type of financial investment?
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Facebook: We love to hate it and hate to love it.
But whether we love Facebook or hate it, we're using it. As of January 2013, nearly 169 million Americans are Facebook users.
That's a lot of status updates. And in January, with the new year underway and everyone excited to talk about their resolutions and goals and how they plan on saving money, you've probably already seen a few more updates than normal.
Have you seen any of these status updates … or better yet, posted one yourself?
The Gym Newbie: Got my gym membership! Woohoo! Weight loss here I come!
The Gym Rat: Can a man find an open treadmill at the gym? All these newbies. Can't wait until February when they stop coming.
The Dreamer: So excited about 2013! I'm going to open a restaurant and sail the Caribbean and adopt three abandoned dogs and travel to see my great-grandmother in the Ukraine! Can't wait!
The Anti-Dreamer: Everybody's like, "I'm gonna do this," and "I'm gonna do that," and I'm just over here eating a sandwich.
The Political Post Guy: Can you believe what [insert politician's name] said about [insert heated political topic]? It's time for [preferred political party] to unite and not take this crap anymore! The [non-preferred political party] is ruining this nation!
MC Bad Grammar: in 2013 I gone run lotta miles an stop eatin fry foods lol wishe me luck tho
The Air Head: OMG! Shut up! My paycheck is $20 less this month! How did this happen? [political post guy responds]
The Hipster: Goodwill has become so mainstream. I buy my locally grown organic cotton V-necks from an Amish farmer named Malachi. Two for $10.
The Ambiguous Guy: YES!
The Quoter: "You are a winner and everyone likes you and you are not a loser even if people don't like you and win succeed do special things. Yes!" —Famous Motivational Speaker Person
The Whiner: Um, guy in front of me in the drive thru, how many burgers do you really need? Is that a small army in your car or do you just love burgers?
Mr. Financial Disaster: Leased a new BMW! Bling Bling!
Mr. Dave Says: Dave Ramsey says you have no business leasing a BMW. You should be ashamed of yourself for choosing to make such awful financial decisions with your life. Dave Ramsey would NOT approve of this activity!
Chime in and tell us what you think. What are some of the other most common Facebook status updates in your news feed this time of year?


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What is vaping?
Vaping can be defined as the act of inhaling vapor from e-liquid through a personal vaporizer. E-liquids generally consist of propylene glycol (PG) or vegetable glycerin (VG) or both. A combination of PG and/or VG with natural or artificial flavors is used to create exotic and unique flavors.


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4xA4 Indoor Lockable Noticeboard Economy, black
Product Code: SCXS4xA4C9005
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Silver/Black aluminium frame, indoor lockable noticeboard with hinged plastic front panel and injection moulded safety corners. Lockable front panel supplied with 2 keys per lock. The dry wipe back panel accepts marker pens and magnets or cork backwall panel for use with pins. Ideal for health & safety notices or general information when an economical, secure solution is required.
- Coated steel panel for magnets and dry wipe pens/Natural cork gaced metal rear wooden hardboard for use with pins
- 12mm internal depth
- Available in standard sizes from a4 up to 12xa4 with bespoke on request
- Injection moulded radius edge plastic corners give a modern look plus safety
- Available in silver/black anodised finish as standard with RAL paint colours on request
- For wall mounted indoor application only
4 pcs in stock, delivery on Tuesday 24.09.
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[Photos by acidjack]
Bluegrass music was born in Appalachia, far from Boston where the founders of The Infamous Stringdusters first got together. Many of the genre's original players and adherents weren't professionally educated in music, either – if they were educated at all. The Stringdusters were, but don't let their skill with their instruments or their professionalism fool you – they are keeping bluegrass alive in the best of ways, paying homage to the past while moving the music into the 21st century. This Bowery Ballroom show was a homecoming for some of the band members who call New York home, and it felt like one, with the band members relaxed but on point as they delivered a nearly two and a half hour set of material from their latest record, Silver Sky, as well as wide-ranging covers that included the Police's "Walking On the Moon" (covered on Silver Sky) and Pink Floyd's "Fearless" as well as classic blues and country standards. I had not seen the Stringdusters live before and was kicking myself for taking this long. An evening with these guys makes for an outstanding evening of music.
I recorded this set with MBHO KA500N hypercardiod microphones from the balcony. Fortunately, hi and lo was with me to provide a second source to patch about 7 minutes of the set that were missed when I had an equipment problem. The sound quality is excellent. Enjoy!
Direct download of the complete show: [MP3] | [FLAC]
You can also stream and download this recording on the Live Music Archive [HERE]
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The Infamous Stringdusters
Bowery Ballroom
New York, NY USA
Hosted at nyctaper.com
Recorded by acidjack and hi and lo
Produced by acidjack
MBHO KA500N>MBP603>Aerco MP-2>Sony PCM-M10>24bit/44.1kHz WAV>Adobe Audition CS5.5 (combine tracks, patch 7min of missing sound from source #2)>Izotope Ozone 5 (EQ, exciter)>Audacity 3.0 (set fades, light DR compression, tracking, amplify, balance, downsample)>FLAC ( level 8 )
Tracks [Total Time 2:20:31]
Set 1
01 Road to Boulder
02 In God's Country [U2]
03 Get It While You Can
04 The Place That I Call Home
05 Night On the River>
06 Well, Well (w/ "Norwegian Wood" tease)
07 One More Bridge
08 Telluride
09 Like I Do>
10 Up On Cripple Creek [The Band]
11 Black Rock
Set 2
12 Bonaparte's Retreat>Fork Tease
13 Travelin' Teardrop Blues [Del McCoury]>
14 Foggy Mountain Breakdown
15 [banter1]
16 Don't Think Twice, It's Alright [Bob Dylan]
17 No More To Leave You Behind>
18 17 Cents
19 How Far I'd Fall For You
20 A Hundred Years From Now [Elvis Presley]
21 Walking On the Moon [The Police]
22 Deep Ellum Blues [traditional]
23 Long Lonesome Day>
24 I Am A Stranger [Jeremy and Glen Garrett]
25 [banter2]
26 Some Wind
27 Gettin' Down the Road
28 [encore break 1]
29 Fearless [Pink Floyd]
30 [encore break 2]
31 Fork In the Road
If you enjoyed this recording, please support The Infamous Stringdusters, visit their website, and buy their albums in their online store [HERE]


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Simpson baySintmārtena , Nīderlande
Simpson bay
Simpson Bay and Maho Beach, which are perfectly visible in our webcam, are located on the island of Sint Maarten in the part belonging to Netherlands. The webcam itself is installed at the small Sunset Bar and Grill.
Sint Maarten
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Sint Maarten Island is located in the Caribbean and belongs to the group of Caribbean islands. Its territory is owned by two countries: France and Netherlands. More than 30 sandy beaches stretched along the coast. One of them, the Maho beach at Simpson Bay is just perfectly visible in our webcam.
The Island of Sint Maarten is part of the so-called windward Caribbean islands: there is the also famous island of Saint-Barthélemy. Sint Maarten Island has a volcanic origin. It is quite small, just 87 sq. Km.
It is interesting: Sint-Maarten was discovered by the famous sailor Christopher Columbus in 1493. After this event, the French and the Spanish came here. Later the island was chosen by pirates.
Sint Maarten, whose beach is visible in the live broadcast, has a convenient geographic location, which caused disputes between states in the past. Thus, in the 17th century, there was a conflict between France and the Netherland that eventually led to the fact: Sint - Maarten was divided into two equal parts. Now Sint Maarten, or as the French call it, Saint Martin belongs to two states at once.
A curious fact: Sint Maarten is the only point in the world where France borders with the Netherlands. The capital of Sint Maarten is the city of Philipsburg.
Tourism is an important and major part of the island's profits. Despite the fact the Sint Maarten has its own airport, the most popular is the sea transport.There is a huge port, capable to work with many ships, including merchant vessels. By the way, Sint Maarten is located in the offshore zone: there are almost no taxes here. Therefore, traders from Europe are striving here.
The coast of the beautiful island of Sint Maarten is "occupied" by many bays and beaches, one of which is perfectly demonstrated by our web cam online. In the Netherlands, the sand is more yellow. The snow-white beach areas are on the French side. There are excellent hotels and developed infrastructure everywhere.
Sint Maarten is a palm trees island. Beautiful palms are covering the most part of it's territory.
Watch other interesting Baltic Live Cam live broadcasts of from the Netherlands - the port of Amsterdam, Dam Square, the beach of the city of Blumendal.
The climate of the island of Sint Maarten is tropical, marine and humid. The air masses on the island are warm. The rainy season lasts from April to November. The average summer temperature is + 27 ° C. Humidity is 76%.
Weather forecast on Sint Maarten Island is available for 7 days on our website online.


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Each Friday we post one new writing prompt created by a Sarabande author. Prompts like this one are included in our online Reader's Guides along with discussion questions and suggested reading to accompany each title. So if you can't wait a week for the next prompt, visit our Reader's Guide page to find them all in one place!
This week's prompt comes from David Hernandez, author of Hoodwinked.
Ever since I was a little kid I wanted to be an artist, spooling out waxy vines on the wall with a crayon. My obsession with art carried on through high school and into college. However, eventually I began filling my sketchbook more with poetry than drawings, and I recognized that my wish to be an artist was being replaced. Art is still a part of my life, and oftentimes I will write an ekphrastic poem; Hoodwinked kicks off with a poem inspired by a Damien Hirst exhibit, and in the third section of the collection there are two poems based on performance art pieces ("Challenging Mud" and "Doomed").
Write a poem inspired by a work of art. Sit down with your chosen piece for a while and let your eyes study every square inch, then jot down the nouns you recognize, the adjectives associated with those nouns. Start the poem by describing the work (or one aspect of it) in great detail. Once you have 10-15 lines written, step away from the poem and consider what you want to ultimately say. What is the overall mood of the artwork, and what is your relationship to that emotion? What other element—historical or personal—can you connect to the piece? The key is to not merely describe what you see, but to apply another layer that is entirely your own.


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Natalie Kinghorn, MPT
Contact info:
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com, ph: 352-262-5278
How many years have you been in business in NYC?
6 years
How did you get your start and what was your initial inspiration?
I was a competitive soccer player through college and I injured my knee during my senior year of high school. After going through PT, I knew that was what I was meant to do. I went to University of Florida for my Health and Science degree followed by my Masters degree in Physical Therapy. I got my start in Atlanta with Neurosport Physical Therapy which brought me into working with Broadway shows and performing arts. I later partnered in a clinic in NYC with Neurosport which brought me to the city and changed my life. Working with Broadway performers eventually led me to tour with Beyonce for 2.5 years. Amazing opportunities came from this and has brought me to where I am today! I am grateful for all of it!
What do you feel differentiates you from others in your field?
I understand the importance of fitness in people's lives. I was a competitive soccer player throughout college and I know how much working out means to people for their general well being and even for their mental clarity and health. My treatment and care for patients is to understand their lifestyles, and treat them without asking them to radically change. I work with many dancers and performers that have to maintain through performances and can't afford to miss shows. I truly care so much about my patients and will bend over backwards to help them.
What do you feel gives you longevity in this big city with so many options?
I trust my clients, as most come through referrals, so that maintaining relationships with current patients and keeping them healthy is the best way guarantee that they come back, or refer you to other people who need your help. Also, the word "PT" is a little nebulous, and what you do is not what people think of when they think of typical 'PT'. You offer a service that is unique; you work hard and people respect that.
How do you positively impact your clientele?
I believe I provide them with the means to do what they love, physically and mentally.
I laugh a lot with my patients and I would like to think I take them away from the stress of daily life in NYC.
What is your favorite part of your job?
The opportunities it has afforded me in terms of meeting the most amazing and inspiring people, and feel I like I am a small part of their success stories. I also get to travel a lot with my job so I get to see the world. I am never stuck in the monotony of day to day.
What is your favorite secret NYC spot?
Well....I am on the move all day, so I always end up at a Le Pain Quotidien somewhere. Coffee and wifi are essential.
How do you benefit mamas?
I have to say I see Moms like any other client that comes to see me; my clients are busy people with active lives that need to be able to operate at their full potential. I hope that my care and treatment allows them to do that. I would also like to think that I give them energy and longevity throughout their day while also maintaining their sanity. (Ha!)
What is the most memorable feedback a client has given you?
A patient once told me, "I can feel how much you care through your hands!" I make it a point to leave everything at the door before treating someone, so I can truly focus on that person. I try so hard to give them the good energy!
Pay it forward and name your top colleagues in the same field or related field:
Chris Koerner. Sarah Bigham. Jenn Green.
What is the best advice anyone's ever given you? Or what is your "mantra" / words to live by?
Be kind. Work hard. Stay humble. Smile often.
As moms, the day can escape us, what is your best time-saving trick?
Well I am not a mom, but I have had to learn to like the subway. Traffic is terrible in the city and the train has become the most efficient means of transportation. Also, I am learning to use google calendar....I was always old school with a hand written planner. I'm learning!


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On the Monday, April 6, episode of the Literary New England Radio Show at 8 p.m., we'll highlight and give away two novels and a short story collection written by three acclaimed authors:
- Colin Barrett on Young Skins. A multi-award-winning debut short story collection set in the fictional, rural town of Glanbeigh, Ireland–a desolate spot where buffoonery and tension simmer and erupt, and booze-sodden boredom fills the corners of every pub and nightclub.
- Jonathan Odell on Miss Hazel and the Rosa Parks League. Inspired by Odell's childhood in pre-Civil Rights Mississippi, two young mothers–one wealthy and white and the other poor and black–have only two things in common: the devastating loss of their children, and a deep and abiding loathing for one another. As their relationship and beliefs grow, so does an unexpected friendship.
- Susan Wilson on The Dog Who Saved Me. After his faithful canine partner is killed in the line of duty, Officer Cooper Harrison finds himself jobless, on the verge of divorce and in a self-destructive rut. Then he becomes an animal control officer back in his hometown, where he works to rescue a wounded and gun-shy yellow Lab gone feral.
Hosted by Cindy Wolfe Boynton. Check us out here on Tumblr for more book giveaways, author talk, event information and to listen to past episodes – book-tatstic updates posted regularly!


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As air flow stops during a sleep apnea episode, the oxygen level in your blood drops. Your brain responds by briefly disturbing your sleep enough to kick start breathing, which often resumes with a gasp or a choking sound. If you have obstructive sleep apnea, you probably won't remember these awakenings. Most of the time, you'll stir just enough to tighten your throat muscles and open your windpipe. In central sleep apnea, you may be conscious of your awakenings.
Obstructive sleep apnea is caused by repetitive upper airway obstruction during sleep as a result of narrowing of the respiratory passages. Patients with the disorder are most often overweight, with associated peri-pharyngeal infiltration of fat and/or increased size of the soft palate and tongue. Some patients have airway obstruction because of a diminutive or receding jaw that results in insufficient room for the tongue. These anatomic abnormalities decrease the cross-sectional area of the upper airway. Decreased airway muscle tone during sleep and the pull of gravity in the supine position further decrease airway size, thereby impeding air-flow during respiration.
With a narrowed airway, the person continues his or her efforts to breathe, but air cannot easily flow into or out of the nose or mouth. Unknown to the person, this results in heavy snoring, periods of no breathing, and frequent arousals (causing abrupt changes from deep sleep to light sleep).
Airway obstruction can occur in many areas of the nasopharynx, oropharynx and hypopharynx. Although the contribution of nasal polyps and septal deviation to obstructive sleep apnea remains controversial, some investigators believe that partial or total nasal obstruction can lead to hypopnea and apnea.
Risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea include certain physical attributes, such as having a thick neck, deviated septum, receding chin, or enlarged tonsils or adenoids (the most common cause of sleep apnea in children). Your airway may be blocked or narrowed during sleep simply because your throat muscles tend to relax more than normal. Allergies or other medical conditions that cause nasal congestion and blockage can also contribute to sleep apnea.
Risk factors and contributing factors associated with obstructive sleep apnea:
- Obesity
- Over the age of 65
- Black, Hispanic, or a Pacific Islander
- Snoring (snoring can cause the soft palate to lengthen, which in turn can obstruct the airway)
- Family history of OSA or snoring
- Family history of sleep apnea – No specific genetic marker for sleep apnea has been discovered, but obstructive sleep apnea seems to run in families. This may be a result of anatomic abnormalities that run in the family
- Small upper airway (large tongue, large uvula, recessed chin, excess tissue in the throat and/or soft palate)
- Shape of head and neck may create a smaller than normal airway
- Large tonsils or adenoids or other anatomical differences (A deviated septum, enlarged tongue or receding chin can also create difficulties breathing during sleep)
- Throat muscles and tongue relax more than normal during sleep (This can be due to alcohol or sedative use before bedtime, but not necessarily)
- Smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke
- Nasal congestion, nasal blockages and nasal irritants
- Other disorders and syndromes, such as Hypothyroidism, acromegaly, amyloidosis, vocal cord paralysis, post-polio syndrome, neuromuscular disorders, Marfan's syndrome and Down Syndrome
Other physical conditions, such as immune system abnormalities, severe heartburn or acid reflux and high blood pressure. It isn't clear whether the conditions are the cause or the result of sleep apnea


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J crew high waist short // American Apparel tank // Gap suede oxfords (sold out online but recently found these on super discount! JACKPOT!) // Vintage purse // Gap, J crew, vintage, handmade bracelets
Went to get ice cream with my brother when the weather wasn't in the 100s! I wanted these oxfords when they first came out and even posted about them. Then, they sold out in no time! Recently, I found them along with several other colors in the store :) I love when I score a really great deal and when I find something I thought I missed out on! I couldn't wait to break them out.


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Paradise Valley Family Eye Care
The eye care professionals at Walmart Vision Center in Las Vegas specialize in understanding how the eye works, and what diseases and conditions can prevent you from having great vision for the rest of your life. Our licensed optometrists are well versed in diagnosing and treating common age-related eye diseases like glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration. Additionally, our Paradise Valley eye doctors understand the benefits and unique features of prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses, to help you make the right decision when choosing corrective lenses. Whether you come to Walmart Vision Center for vision correction, to purchase affordable designer frames, or have a quick check-up on your eye health, Dr. Joseph Eng, is ready to help with all your eye care needs.
Regardless of your age, physical health or eyesight, regular eye exams are important. A comprehensive eye exam at Walmart Vision Center includes a number of tests and procedures that allow our doctors to examine and evaluate the health of your eyes and the quality of your vision. Tests range from reading an eye chart to pupil dilation to examine the health of your retina, a test of your peripheral vision to the measurement of your intraocular pressure. If it's been longer than a year since your last eye exam, call Dr. Joseph Eng and schedule an exam at Walmart Vision center today!
Maintaining good eye health is an ongoing partnership between our Paradise Valley optometrist and patients. We encourage you to ask any and all questions during a comprehensive eye exam with our eye doctors. Whether you want to know what a specific tool does or the common warning signs of glaucoma, or how to best protect your eyes during sports, all of this information can help preserve your vision. It's also important to be prepared to share medical history and family eye history with our doctors, as this information can be vital in monitoring, diagnosing and treating all potential vision problems.


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Deciding on a destination for an outdoor event in Sydney couldn't be easier. Why? Location, location, location. With sparkling ocean, stretches of white sand, lush gardens, and the iconic harbour, the only problem is trying to narrow down the options. Here's a look at some of the best, whether you're hosting a casual party, a formal do, or a community event.
The Royal Botanical Gardens
The Royal Botanical Gardens are perfect for everything from formal parties to casual picnics, and you are able to organise your own mobile catering in Sydney as well. Bookings are accepted for groups of over 20 people, and you can choose from spots with harbour views, blooming flower beds, pavilions and open, grassy spaces.
The views make a perfect backdrop for a sophisticated event, while there's lots to see and do if you're hosting a picnic party with other families or friends. Check out the Choo Choo Express train, the Oriental Garden and see Australia's oldest bridge on Mrs Macquarie's road. Have fun wildlife spotting with flying foxes, possums, birds, ducks, frogs and lizards.
Sydney Olympic Park
While many of us think 'sport' as soon as we hear the name, Sydney Olympic Park actually has a range of beautiful outdoor spaces for hire. The park has areas ideal for larger gatherings, and you can easily cater for a lot of guests at your next community fundraiser or special event with a hot dog cart.
There are perfect spots if you're getting married, or if you need enough room to set up a jumping castle for a child's birthday bash!
Centennial Parklands
Centennial Park has 11 bookable sites, so you don't have to arrive early to secure your spot! All of them are located near amenities, and cater to groups of up to 300 people.
Brides have long loved the park as a wedding and reception venue. It's also ideal for community events, and is a fabulous spot for a big family party. There are lots of ways to wear the kids out!
You can indulge in a spot of birdwatching, with over 140 species to find. Dedicated bike paths throughout the parklands make cycling a breeze, and you can hire bikes and pedal cars on-site. To learn about the history of 'The People's Park', download a free walking tour app, with over 125 years of stories to discover.
Cremorne Point Reserve
For unlimited views of the city and harbour, Cremorne Point Reserve is the perfect party destination for any occasion. Surrounded by bushland, gardens and interesting features, you can plan for your party food in Sydney to last all day!
Guests can enjoy the lighthouse at Robertson's Point, the Maccallum Pool, the Cremorne Point Foreshore Walk, Aboriginal and European history, outdoor gym units, and a playground with decks, slides, scramble nets and a spinning cup.
Nielson Park
Last, but not least, you can't beat Sydney's stunning beaches as a backdrop for special occasions. Nielson Park at Vaucluse has it all, with panoramic views, the gently lapping water of Shark Beach, and three large picnic areas with shady trees.
To choose the best location for your event, decide on how many people you need to cater for and which facilities are most appropriate for the age group or occasion. Then, simply make the most of Sydney's natural assets and celebrate in style!


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White Night Geelong
8 Gheringhap St October 13 7pm - 2am
Rebel projection animation exploring the hidden role of women in history
Super Birds Drawing Workshops for children
ArtPlay Birrarung Marr Sept 23, Oct 7,14,21
Booking and info
InkMasters Print Award 2018
Tanks Art Centre Cairns
27 July to 19 August
Sheep leap purchased for InkMasters Print Bank
PaPeRcuTz Works on paper Exhibition
Collaborative works on paper with Jessi Wong exploring abbreviated Nursery Rhymes
red gallery. 157 St Georges Rd Fitzroy Nth
5 to 22 July
Exquisite Palette
Tacit Gallery. 123a Gipps St. Collingwood
6 June to July 1
Artists design a palette
Flyway Print Exchange
20 Artists from 9 countries explore Migratory birds, their habitat and journeys
Jervis Bay Maritime Museum
10 March to 11 June
Head On Photo Festival Sydney 2018
Collaboration with Andrej Kocis
A selection from 365 daily morning photos
Contact Sheet (Gallery) Sydney
May 14 to 27
Ballarat White Night 2018
Animation Projection with Andrej Kocis and Rebecca Young
Myer Loading Dock. Armstrong St Ballarat
March 17
Editions 18 Print Exhibition
Tacit Gallery
123a Gipps St. Collingwood
7 to 18 February
Peebles Print Prize
Queenscliff Gallery and Workshop
August 2 until September 10 2017
All Teeth and Swagger
Red Gallery
July 20 until August 6 2017
Relief Prints
Queenscliff Gallery and Workshop
June 15 until July 30 2017
Great Authors Print Exchange
Queenscliff Gallery and Workshop
May 3 – June 12 2017
Queenscliff Writers Festival
ArtPlay New Ideas Lab Grant
Bunny and the UFO workshops
Performance, Drawing, Film and Animation
October 9 &11 2016 and January 14 2017
ArtPlay Exhibition March - May 2017
Global Oceans Print Exchange
Hahndorf Museum South Australia
March 24 - April 23 2017
Cut and Press
Red gallery
16 March - 2 April 2017
Bellarine Printmakers Exhibition
Queenscliff Gallery and Workshop
Feb 1 – 27 2017
ArtPlay New Ideas Lab Grant
Bunny and the UFO workshops
Performance, Drawing, Film and Animation
October 9 &11 2016 and January 14 2017
ArtPlay exhibition March - May 2017
Brunswick Street Gallery
Home to a Home - A story of migration
Group show curated by Kate Gorringe-Smith
November 25 - December 8 2016
Australian Print Workshop Impressions Print Exhibition
Nov 25 - Feb 2016
Print Council of Australia at NKN Gallery Collins Place
Artist in Residence - The printmaker is present
July 21 2016
Ink Masters Print Exhibition Cairns
July 29 - Aug 21 2016
Port Jackson Press Little Window of Opportunity
Patterns of Thought
Collaborative installation of prints, artist books and 3D works with Kate Gorringe Smith
June 22 - July 14 2016
Port Jackson Press Contemporary paper Show
June 1 - July 31 2016
Artery Behind the Door Instagram Project
Artery Public Projects Instagram Curator
March 2016
See Instagram arterypublicprojects
2014, 2015 & 2016
Flyway International Print Exchange
February 2016 Immigration Museum Melbourne
January 2016 Art at Wharepuke, Keri Keri, New Zealand
January 2015 Sungei Buloh Wetlands, Singapore
November 2014 Hong Kong Wetland Park, Hong Kong
October 2014 I/TERAS Print Studio Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Indonesia
September 2014 No Vacancy Project Space, The Atriumk Federation Square Melbourne
Melbourne Writers Festival 2015
Pride, Mischief and Murder
Drawings, prints and animations
No Vacancy Gallery The Atrium and video screens Federation Square
August 18-30
Corrugated Lines - A festival of Words 7-9 August
Pride, Mischief and Murder at Mangrove Resort Hotel Broome
Artist Residency
Kimberley Training Institute Broome July 2015
Red Gallery
The beast beside us
Curated by Jenny Port & Jeanne Mueller
June 2015
Port Jackson Press
Print Olympics Group Show
Prints by Helen Kocis Edwards at PJP
61 Smith St. Fitzroy
June 2015
Multimedia Exhibition
Melbourne Writers Festival 2014
No Vacancy Gallery and Video screens. The Atrium Federation Square
19 Aug - 7 Sept 2014
See facebook.com/bookends.mwf to participate
Swan Hill Drawing and Print Aquisitive Award
Swan Hill Regional Gallery
May 17 - June 13 2014
Artist Residency
Primula Tinsulanonda Chaing Mai Thailand
November 2013
Print Exchange and Exhibition. Curated with Ingrid Wilson
No Vacancy Gallery and Video Screens The Atrium and Federation Square
October 14 - Nov 3 2013
Collection gifted to State Library of Victoria Print Collection
1000 Tears
Melbourne Writers Festival 2013
Print and Multimedia Installation
Fracture Gallery and Video Screens The Atrium and Federation Square
Animation by Rebecca Young http://vimeo.com70673428
Installation stop motion film by Andrej Kocis http://vimeo.com727399
Project supported by MWF, Creative projects Federation square & Avant card Freecard Media Postcards
Port Jackson Press
June 2013
Little Window of Opportunity
Works by Helen Kocis Edwards are also available at
Steven Print Gallery
208 Church St
Ph : 9429 5996
Hours - Mon to Fri 10 - 6, Sat 10 - 5.30, Sun 11 - 4


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Here's a recipe shared at a Cafe earlier this year. It's yummy, nutritious and super QUICK! Classic Green Monster Smoothie Recipe from www.greenmonstermovement.com Yield: 1 serving / 2 cups
Ingredients: 1 cup almond milk, or milk of choice 1 ripe banana, peeled (preferably frozen) 2 handfuls raw spinach 1 tbsp chia seeds OR 1 tbsp ground flax 1 tbsp nut butter 1-3 ice cubes
Directions: Starting with the liquid, add in 1 cup of milk of your choice. Now add in the chia or flax and nut butter. Next, add in the spinach followed by the banana on top. Blend until smooth. Add the ice cubes and blend some more. Serves 1.
There are MANY variations on this healthy and nutritious drink. Click here to see some other tried and true combinations!
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Four Color Bleed
Ralph Rogers was the darling of the comic book industry, a teenage artist who'd taken the world by storm. He had it all, until a high-profile scandal left him in disgrace. Years later, his reputation in tatters, Ralph has fallen into an obsession with the legendary lost comics of Pithos Publishing—a shadowy company that vanished into the fog of time. As he uncovers the mystery of Pithos, the curtain unravels between his own mundane life and a fantastic version of reality. Ralph suddenly has everything he's ever wanted: He's a celebrity, a beloved artist, and he's been reunited with the girl of his dreams. But soon this new paradigm turns deadly, and Ralph must fight for his life in a land where the impossible is commonplace, where caped heroes rule the sky, and where the villainous Ocularist will stop at nothing to conquer the world.
Four Color Bleed is my second novel. After the success of my horror-thriller Monsters All the Way Down, I wanted to write another book every bit as weird but more fun. Four Color Bleed is everything I love about heroes in capes, metafiction, and the wild world of comic books. Whether you've just discovered comics or have loved them for decades, you'll find something special in this story.
The book is already written, and the response from beta readers has been overwhelming. This is not a tiny book—it currently clocks in at 400 pages—but every reader has raved about how fast they read it and how much fun they had along the way.
There are fantastic comic-inspired novels out there, but they all lack two things: consequences and scope. You can't kill off a beloved character in a licensed novel, and you can't shake things up, not really. I set out to transform a world, and the way you do that in a world of Anomalous heroes and villains is a major crossover event—only this time, it's in the form of a novel. If you enjoy all those comic book movies, just imagine the story you could tell if you had an unlimited budget, no pesky character rights to get in the way, and total creative freedom. That's Four Color Bleed.
You can preview the first fifty-two pages here!
After working in my career for 10 years, I realized it wasn't where I wanted to be. These days I take care of my two fantastic kids full time. Being a stay-at-home dad where I live is unusual enough to land me on the cover of a local magazine and on the nightly news.
I do freelance writing on the side, which gels well with my parenting responsibilities, and I write fiction. I type away after everyone is asleep and on weekends because it's something I love to do. Four Color Bleed is a labor of love created over a three-year period, written mostly on Sundays while my wife wrangled the kids. She's the best, and I guarantee this book wouldn't exist without her help.
If you'd like to hear more about me and my work, please sign up for my newsletter. You'll receive a free short story every month, along with access to an archive of past stories.
I knew a book like this would need illustrations, so I've lined up eight incredible artists to bring the world of Four Color Bleed to life. My book will be filled with fictional Who's Who entries about the characters, and each one will feature an illustration.
Sample art by Rian Gonzales, who will illustrate Rika Mizuno, a technical genius with a mecha robot.
Sample art by Weshoyot Alvitre, who will illustrate Songweaver, a sorceress who alters reality with music.
Sample art by Ben Zmith, who will illustrate Jack Spratt, a stretchy hero from the 1960s.
Sample art by Adam Prosser, who drew Titania for the cover. He'll also illustrate Mr. Stiff, a skull-faced pulp hero.
Sample art by Kevin Kelly, who will illustrate Meta Man, the star of a fictional comic book by our protagonist, Ralph Rogers.
Sample art by Morgan Perry, aka Geauxta, who will illustrate Titania, a second-generation hero trying to live up to the original.
Sample art by Ben Cohen, who will illustrate Danny Drastic, a ray gun-wielding hero from the future—and the past.
Sample art by Chris "Chance!" Brown, who will illustrate Ironworks, the heroic metal man with a tortured past.
There's more to this project than fantastic artists. Rory Harnden, who did the cover for my first book, has knocked it out of the park once again. Phillip Gessert will layout the interior for print and digital, and he'll be crafting some of his fantastic drop caps. I'm excited to have Jonathan Baker, formerly of W.W. Norton, editing and proofreading the text. The author photo is by Dustin Taylor, who must be pretty talented if he could make me look good. With a team like this, we can't lose.
If we meet our initial fundraising goal, here are the extra rewards we can unlock together.
Unlocked: Digital Short story minicollection, containing four short stories by Ryan McSwain, all set in the fluid realities of Four Color Bleed.
Unlocked: An original digital wallpaper by Ben Zmith, featuring cute lil' versions of Four Color Bleed's four main characters!
$6,000: The digital short story collection will now contain eight stories!
$6,500: A postcard featuring the color version of Rian Gonzales's illustration for the book!
$7,500: A postcard featuring the color version of Weshoyot Alvitre's illustration for the book!
If we can beat these numbers, we'll add additional illustrations to the novel. After that, who knows? So let's shoot for the moon and make this happen!
If you've read this far and are still not convinced, check out this free preview. It's the first 52 pages of Four Color Bleed. This is not the final version, but it will give you a feel for my writing style, introduce the four main characters, and whet your appetite for more. I'm confident you'll come right back and help make this dream the consensus reality.
You can pledge any amount to receive a thanks in the back of the book. Best of all, we have pledge levels for softcover and digital copies. Anyone who pledges at Solo Book: Digital or above will receive all unlocked stretch goals.
There are even pledge levels with my horror-thriller Monsters All the Way Down. Currently at 4.6 stars on Amazon with twenty-four reviews, Monsters is my blend of Philip K. Dick's mind-bending paranoia and H. P. Lovecraft's cosmic horror. If you like your books scary or weird, I bet you'll enjoy it.
NOTE: Both Pithos Pal-Up levels now include a digital copy of Monsters All the Way Down.
Need extra copies? If you'd like more than one copy of Four Color Bleed, increase your pledge for $20 per copy. For additional copies of Monsters, add $15 per copy.
If you'd like to go further, pledge at the Summer Crossover Event level to receive both books and the opportunity to name a character in Four Color Bleed. The character will have a speaking role, and there are plenty of interesting folks to choose from, including heroes and villains. As an added bonus, anyone pledging at this level will receive a full sneak preview of the book to help them choose their character.
With the Summer Crossover Event sold out, check out Pithos Presents. You receive everything from Solo Copy: Softcover, with the addition of an short story written by Ryan McSwain, complete with custom cover. You choose the subject!
Risks and challenges
This is my second time to publish a book, but my first adventure raising funds through Kickstarter. I'm also leading a team of over a dozen people, which feels ambitious.
But the book is written, which is the hardest part, and I have plenty of leadership experience. With your help, I'm confident I can bring my novel to life.Learn about accountability on Kickstarter
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This rich Texas rancher has his hands full with an abandoned baby...and her irresistible nanny!
Mistaken for the father of his twin brother's child, Liam Wade takes in his fussy infant niece and needs a nanny fast. Hadley Stratton knows all about Liam's reputation with the ladies and really doesn't believe that the baby isn't his! But as she settles in to her role, she begins to see the man beneath the Stetson. And when they're stranded together during a storm, she really gets to know him. Is she just the latest woman to fall for Liam's charms, or are this rich rancher's single days numbered?
Is the prince back for his twin babies...but not the love he left behind? Only from USA Today best-selling author Olivia Gates!
After a passionate affair, Prince Leonid Voronov of Zorya disappears, leaving Kassandra Stavros with beautiful twin girls and a broken heart. Now Leonid is back, determined to be a father...and a king. But is claiming his children only a ploy for the throne? And why is he keeping Kassandra at arm's length when his smoldering gaze still ignites her unstoppable passion?
Kassandra remains Leonid's only desire...and weakness. But he can't let her near, or she'll discover his painful secret. He fears the truth would destroy them both.


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Whistler Film Festival - Speechless
A man must find the courage to deliver unspeakable news to his girlfriend after she wakes from an accident-induced coma. SPEECHLESS is a sensitive and compelling portrait of the limits of love in confronting loss and grief.
Interview with Director Alexis Fortier Gauthier
Congratulations! Why did you make your film?
The project was an initiative of the National Theater School of Canada. They wanted to showcase the talent of their students through the medium of cinema. So the project was an initiation for them and an occasion for me to work with untamed performers.
The story was written by a friend, who wanted to talk about the time she spent at the hospital, recuperating from a minor stroke. Her inability to speak, the stillness of the left side of her body. I brought in the accident side to it and a little of visual poetry with the ladybug.
Imagine I'm a member of the audience. Why should I watch this film?
The movie is tackling a very touchy subject, very emotional. I think the appeal of the movie is in it's realness, it's muted atmosphere. It also contains great acting pieces, especially from Mounia Zahzam, who plays the bedridden girlfriend.
How do personal and universal themes work in your film?
It's a movie about grief, about the difficulty to say the hardest news. How do you break the news that you know will shatter somebody else's heart.
How have the script and film evolved over the course of their development and production?
The script evolved, like most of them do, during the writing stage up until the shoot. It was mostly the focus that was tightened and we concentrate the time frame of the story into a single day, to compress the drama and focus on smaller details. There was a lot more humor in the script that we ended up cutting in editing, because the short running time of the movie couldn't sustain wide mood changes or emotional misdirection. The subject was too serious to be trivialized by our attempts at humor.
What type of feedback have you received so far?
People have been really touched by the story. It's a heavy film, that can be claustrophobic at times, but its heart is at the right place. There is a softness about it.
What are you looking to achieve by having your film more visible on www.wearemovingstories.com?
It's always interesting to be able to talk about our films. It's always interesting to have a way of making them more available. We spend a lot of time making them and usually don't get to have a real conversation around the making of it, about its themes.
Who do you need to come on board (producers, sales agents, buyers, distributors, film festival directors, journalists) to amplify this film's message?
We are trying to get as many festivals as possible to program it. Selling it to television would be nice, getting a wider audience.
What type of impact and/or reception would you like this film to have?
I'm being realistic about the impact of short films in general. I hope to touch people who see it. I hope it will be a part of a greater filmic exploration for me, a chapter of a bigger book. It's about exploring new narrative avenue, stylistic approach and visiting new themes. Learning, creating.
What are the key creatives developing or working on now?
I'm about to release a collaborative feature film Of ink and blood in theaters in December. I'm also working on two new short films and developing a second feature to be shot (hopefully) next summer.
Interview: November 2016
We Are Moving Stories embraces new voices in drama, documentary, animation, TV, web series and music video. If you have just made a film - we'd love to hear from you. Or if you know a filmmaker - can you recommend us? More info: Carmela
A man must find the courage to deliver unspeakable news to his girlfriend after she wakes from an accident-induced coma. SPEECHLESS is a sensitive and compelling portrait of the limits of love in confronting loss and grief.
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Alexis Fortier Gauthier
François Bonneau
Sarah Lalonde
About the writer, director and producer:
Quebec City filmmaker Alexis Fortier Gauthier is the director of AFTER ALL (APRÈS TOUT), which won the Genie for Best Live Action Short Drama in 2008.
Key cast:
Léo LOISEL
Mounia ZAHZAM
Maxime Dugas
Ninalou Boulebsol
National Theater School of Canada and By-Pass films
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Where will it be screened in the next month?
Friday December 2nd at Whistler film festival in Canada


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LEUPP, Ariz. — The 2018 Public Safety Summit centered on themes of "Safety, Protection, and Resilience" this year and highlighted communication, capacity building, consistency and uniformity, and community engagement.
On the first day of the summit, Council Delegate Dwight Witherspoon (Black Mesa, Forest Lake, Hardrock, Pinon, Whippoorwill) stated that each member of the Navajo Nation has responsibilities to nourish healthy communities and deter disharmony.
"There are three lessons that could be learned to promote public safety and healthy communities. First, every citizen should know his or her true identity through spirituality and determination. Second, every parent should be a 'good' parent by teaching their children values, culture, morals, and faith. Lastly, the teaching of 'hard work' needs to be recognized and practiced," he said.
Witherspoon is a member of the Naabik'íyáti' Committee's Sexual Assault sub-committee.
The first day of the summit highlighted the Navajo traditional story of the Diné Monster Slayers and examined the prevalence of modern day Navajo monsters in the form of violence, substance abuse and suicide.
During his opening remarks on the second day of the summit, Council Delegate Jonathan Hale (Oak Springs, St. Michaels) commended the Navajo Nation Judicial Branch for creating the Diné Action Plan, which integrates the Navajo traditional cultural methods, Nistáhákéés, Nahat'áh, Iiná, and Siihasin, to create, implement, measure and improve holistic programs to address suicide, violence and substance addiction.
"The Diné Action Plan is history in the making to address the modern day monsters within the Navajo Nation. It will give a clear direction to intervene and prevent misconduct. It utilizes the Navajo traditional healing methods to overcome suicide, violence and substance abuse," said Hale, who chairs the Health, Education and Human Services Committee.
According to the Navajo Nation Judicial Branch, the Diné Action Plan is a comprehensive plan that addresses three components including violence, substance use disorder and suicide and serves as a foundation for funding requests and establishing community initiatives to address the components.
Law and Order Committee chair Council Delegate Edmund Yazzie (Churchrock, Iyanbito, Mariano Lake, Pinedale, Smith Lake, Thoreau) commended the Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety, Navajo Nation Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General, Navajo Nation Department of Behavioral Health Services and Navajo Nation Division of Social Services for organizing the summit for public safety partners, community leaders and community members.
"The summit allowed the people to come together to strengthen the Nation's public safety. Many achievements have been made with the collaboration with LOC and NNDPS. However, there are many goals to accomplish to protect the health, safety and well-being of the Navajo people," he said.
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