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El Tiempo – The WeatherPosted by Ms. Fernandez
After studying the Spanish vocabulary needed to discuss and understand the weather, Grades 3 and 4 built their very own weather stations in the Makerspace. The students enjoyed expanding on what they learned in Spanish class by going deeper into the science of weather and designing their own weather stations. Their simple construction materials included paper cups, popsicle sticks, strings of hair and more.
Annual All-School Art ShowPosted by Krissy Ponden
Each year the Unquowa gym is transformed into a magnificent art gallery with work displayed from all students in the school. A true retrospective of the year in art, projects range from painting, to ceramic, printmaking, and more. It is a wonderful opportunity to see the scope of work that the students accomplish throughout the year, and the younger students eagerly anticipate their own turn to create some of the beloved traditional projects like the 7th grade Lichtenstein self-portraits, or the 3rd grade clay chickens. Throughout the year students work on developing their artistic skills while learning about different artists, art forms, and art movements. Their best work is then collected and hung in one large-scale exhibit for the whole school community to view and appreciate. This year featured several Gator Garage makerspace collaborations including the 4th graders' fun handmade lamps, and the 8th graders' framed branch weavings. We hope to expand the presence of makerspace projects on view in the future as we continue to expose students to unique opportunities and contemporary ideas of what art can be. The art show once again demonstrated the importance that Unquowa places on the arts and the skill and excitement with which our talented students rise to the occasion.
When Art and Math Collide: Op Art IcosahedronsPosted by Krissy Ponden
Bridget Riley was one of the most influential artists of the Op Art movement of the 1960's. She painted large scale optical illusions, first using only black and white, to create complex images that tricked the eye. Soon the bold and vibrant designs caught on and became a part of the mod aesthetic of the era, and Op Art was seen everywhere from fashion to advertising. The seventh graders looked at examples of Riley's art and then learned how to create their own illusions. We then combined this idea with a geometry concept by drawing our illusions on a three dimensional shape called an icosahedron, a polyhedron composed of 20 equilateral triangular faces. The students created a template from a single sheet of paper and then decorated it in black and white optical art designs. Look for them hanging from the art room ceiling soon!
A Lesson in Medieval Heraldry and Coats of ArmsPosted by Krissy Ponden
This year for our annual Winterfest project students in seventh grade created detailed Coats of Arms to represent either their own ancestry, or an imagined family history. They researched their names and also learned about the rules of heraldry, the way by which people identified their birth order and status in Medieval times. The students designed a crest, or coat of arms, with symbols and images that represented them or appealed to them and painted their designs in bold colors. They also added a banner at the bottom with either a family name or a phrase. Some students even chose to use a foreign language to signify their heritage. The richly ornamented finished projects were displayed around the castle walls during the Winterfest production.
The Art of Our Early AncestorsPosted by Krissy Ponden
It's hard to imagine, but thousands of years ago man had the same inexplicable desire to create that artists do today. Prehistoric art is a fascinating glimpse into the lives of our early ancestors, who painted with surprising detail and artistic talent. The oldest known murals and carvings are found in the Lascaux caves in France and date back to 17,000 years ago.
The fifth graders learned about Lascaux and viewed some of the rare and inaccessible images inside the cave. We then worked on a project replicating the painting (pictographs) and carving (petroglyphs) techniques. The students etched images telling a story of their imagined ancestors including where they lived, what they ate, and how they dressed. We learned about simple ways to express forms and shapes. Students then carved a rubber stamp and printed a repeating symbol around the outside of their "rock wall," which was dirtied up with chalk to give the impression of age.
Building Birds' NestsPosted by Carlene Gordon
While investigating the needs of animals in science, our third grade students were presented with a task…think like a bird and create shelter for yourself and your young. In an on-going effort to create problem-solvers, students were given little more instruction than that. We walked through the woods and picked materials that may be useful and then headed into the makerspace to design, build, problem-solve, redesign and rebuild. Students soon realized that building a strong nest is no easy task. Next week we'll put our nests to the test, where we will put our designs into trees and see how many eggs they may hold…


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There are several reports that Samsung may soon come up with a new smartphone dubbed Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime+. While the company is yet to confirm its existence, benchmarking website AnTuTu has the device listed within its results disclosing limited specifications. Last month, a Samsung device that goes with the model number SM-G532F appeared on Geekbench. The device has also received the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval in the U.S.
According to India's import/export tracking site Zauba, the device has been imported into the country, allegedly for a demonstration purpose. However, Zauba also contains several other import entries originated from South Korea starting July 2016. Hence, we assume that this phone may launch in India anytime soon.
As far as the AnTuTu benchmark results are concerned, the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime+ is powered by a 1.4GHz Quad-Core MediaTek MT6737T chipset and a Mali T-720 GPU. The phone sports a 5-inch display with 960 x 540 pixels qHD resolution and 220 PPI pixel density. It runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system out-of-the-box.
In terms of camera offerings, it houses an 8-megapixel primary camera on the back. At the front, it has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera for selfie lovers. The Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime+ features 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. However, there is no information whether the storage capacity is expandable or not.
Recently, the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) also appeared on Zauba, suggesting an imminent launch in the country. It sports a 5.7-inch Full HD display. The device is powered by the Samsung Exynos Octa 7420 processor and 3GB RAM. The phone houses a 16-megapixel primary camera and an-megapixel selfie camera. The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) packs in a 3300mAh battery.


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Rodgers + Hammersteins Cinderella is the new Broadway adaptation of the classic musical. This contemporary take on the classic tale features Rodgers & Hammerstein's most beloved songs, including In My Own Little Corner, Impossible/It's Possible and Ten Minutes Ago, alongside a hilarious and romantic libretto by Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane as well as some new characters, and surprising twists.
Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA was twice re-made, first in 1965 for Lesley Ann Warren and then again in 1997 featuring Brandy and Whitney Houston. The original Broadway production opened in 2013 and starred Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana, Victoria Clark and Harriet Harris.
Running Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes, including one intermission
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You know, I really think good things come to those who wait. Especially when it comes to jeans. I'm really kind of a cheap-o. I get a lot of questions/comments about how I afford nice clothes and it kind of makes me laugh because I am so hesitant to spend much money at all when it comes to anything, including clothes. Yes, I think a lot of time quality comes over quantity, but in so many cases, I can't justify expensive clothes when I know I can get several things for the same price. And this is the prime example.
I was at Old Navy a few weeks ago, and honestly, me and Old Navy are straight up pals. I love Old Navy so much and I don't care who says they don't. The only issue really is that some of their items start with such expensive prices but then are inevitably marked back down, so I never buy full price there. But I had seen this commercial--
But as you all remember, the lesson learned from this episode was that when Lizzie changes into her bargain jeans, she gets a ton of compliments. SO I THINK ALL Y'ALL KNOW WHERE I'M GOING WITH THIS...
I found the best pair of jeans at this store called Bargain Hunt. It was definitely a store that you would have to search to find good things, but the store that's incredibly rewarding when you do find that perfect pair of jeans. They were originally from Target and the Target tags were still on them, but I tried them on and loved them. Thinking they were $10 because that's what the tag said, I was ecstatic when they rang up for FOUR DOLLARS. I was so excited that I went and bought a donut that day.
And speaking of other good things for less, these Jack Rogers were part of that philosophy. My classic platinum Jack Rogers broke and are actually deemed "unfixable" and I was devastated. But rather than fork over another $100 for the same exact pair, I found this pair (the "Liliana") on 6pm that was ON SALE. For $39. 6pm is a great website for things like this, and I was so excited to find a much cheaper, different replacement..... Good things come to those who wait, y'all (or search furiously on all discount websites).
Also, this is my new Daniel Wellington watch that I'm obsessed with. I have been lusting over Daniel Wellington for forever and when they reached out to me, I was beyond excited. Head on over to my Pinterest for my discount code!
Also, just because I've explained every other aspect of this outfit, this shirt is from TJ Maxx. But honestly, what else did you expect? (.....and this ice cream was purchased on $1 scoop nights at Baskin Robbins....)
So, you guys, this is where I'm trying to keep it real. I'd love to say I get all of my basic clothes at J. Crew or expensive boutiques or something, but I don't and that's not realistic for the average budget. Besides, that gives a little more wiggle room for fun things like ice cream on summer nights.
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In Anya's yard
Anya's yard is an exceptionally green place, right in the center of a small town in the Netherlands. What makes this yard special is the long rectangular shape and greenery all around the seating and lounge areas. Hydrangeas, boxwood and various types of trees provide a beautiful view to be lived in the whole year through. So the addition of lighting was not a luxury.
"I know it's cliché, but the outdoor lighting allows us to enjoy the yard well into the evening," explains Anya. "And you only really realize this when the lighting is switched off at night. We often show the difference between a dark yard and an illuminated one to friends and family. We turn the transformer off for a minute and immediately you see nothing. The atmosphere is gone and it's like looking into a black hole from both inside and outside.
As you can imagine, we have already sold a lot of outdoor lighting as a result," Anya continues laughingly. In the lighting plan, the greenery and various sitting areas are the focus. The design makes use of ground lights, outdoor spotlights, bollards and wall lights. Because lighting with different intensities and directions is used, a pleasant unity is created.
Green oasis around the dining table
The HYVE ground light and MINI SCOPE outdoor spotlight provide a green oasis around the long dining table. To create additional height in the yard, SCOPE and BIG SCOPE outdoor spotlights were added under the trees.
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The borders are illuminated by LIV WHITE. The light exits this fixture about 60cm above the ground, making the balls of the hydrangeas clearly visible in the evening.
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Playfully lighted steps
FUSION 22 RVS ground lights illuminate the flight of stairs at the back door. This ground light provides a soft light that is not blinding in the evening. Because they are "scattered" across the path, the lighting not only offers safety, but also provides ambiance.
Find more solutions to create safety using light on the "Paths & driveways" page.
Wall lights on the characteristic wall
"I find one of the most beautiful things in our yard is the old wall near the lounge area. We always wanted to have this wall illuminated and it now it finally is," says Anya. ACE UP-DOWN WHITE 100-230V fixtures were chosen to highlight the wall. This lighting was connected directly to the power source that was already present. The two fixtures provide sufficient light by the lounge seat and also create a beautiful drawing on the old facade, making the characteristic stone and joints clearly visible.
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The wisdom shared at this keynote will help redefine success paths for the individual influencer.
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BlogHer, Inc., creator of the largest conference for bloggers in the nation, today announced three new keynote speakers at BlogHer '14, which will be held in Silicon Valley this July 24-26.
The anchor Saturday morning conference keynote will take on the future, asking these powerful leaders to share their insights on what's next for digital business models and the culture that drives them.
Guy Kawasaki, Chief Evangelist at Canva, will help moderate a morning of interviews with previously announced keynote speaker Arianna Huffington, Editor In Chief of the Huffington Post, as well as two Silicon Valley stars: Melissa Barnes, Head of Global Brands at Twitter, and Richelle Parham, Chief Marketing Officer at eBay North America. Says Richelle, "I'm honored to be a part of BlogHer '14 and celebrate the strong women who are successfully harnessing the power of social media. The world is changing, and technology is enabling brands to relate to people on a deeper level. eBay is an inherently social company and strives to create inspiring experiences through rich content – helping sellers of all sizes form deeper and more meaningful relationships with their customers."
Coming back to BlogHer after a galvanizing keynote appearance last year, Guy Kawasaki hits the stage having recently announced his new position as chief evangelist of Canva, an online graphic design tool. His latest book, The Art of Social Media launches this summer.
Prior to joining Twitter, Melissa Barnes had a long career helping major consumer brands create social and digital strategies. She now works with global C-level executives and their teams to drive measurable business results with innovative platform-appropriate Twitter activations. At BlogHer, Barnes will take insights on scaling reach and results that she typically gleans from her work with Fortune 500 brands and apply them to BlogHer's attendee base of influential Twitter users.
"BlogHer '14 will host thousands of bloggers who are creative entrepreneurs and thought leaders in this rapidly changing space," said Elisa Camahort Page, BlogHer Co-founder and COO. "We often focus on how blogging has democratized the media. This year, BlogHer's Saturday morning programming will explore how social tools are also democratizing business models, communications, and branding. The wisdom shared at this keynote will help redefine success paths for the individual influencer."
Barnes, Kawasaki, and Parham join previously announced keynote speakers Arianna Huffington, Kerry Washington, Jenny Lawson, and Tig Notaro.
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On our way back to the hotel last night, several other students and I discussed the prevalence of smoking in Europe. In the US, smoking is prohibited inside of buildings and on public grounds. I believe some states have banned smoking in cars with minors present. Some playgrounds do not permit smoking. But in Europe, you can still smoke inside some bars, there's no limit to it on the streets, and they even have vending machines that sell cigarettes – which are illegal in the US. It's really crazy that it is still so abundant the cigarette boxes say in big letters "THIS WILL KILL YOU". It made me appreciate the legislation back home that keeps the air clear.
We headed to Pisa today, to see the famous leaning tower. I researched some of the particulars of the construction, as I couldn't remember everything our tour guide said about it. Apparently, they built the first four floors, constructing the southern columns an inch taller than the northern ones as the building began to sink. When that didn't work, they stopped construction for a while. It was still sinking, so they then continued construction, now making the southern columns 6 inches taller than the northern ones. Then they stopped again because it was still sinking and after another 50+ years they put the bell tower on. Construction began in 1174 and finished in 1372. In the 1920s they added some concrete to the foundation to stabilize the whole thing. Honestly, it's pretty impressive that a medieval tower leaning that far over can still be standing and that you can go inside of it. If your mistakes are big enough, they might just be tourist attractions.
On our way to the tower, several of us were discussing Michelangelo's David. None of us had actually gotten to see the real David as we didn't have enough time, but we did see the replica in the square in Florence. It was so impressive. Michelangelo had sculpted him in 4 years out of a solid block of marble. He studied human bodies intently so that he could bring David out of the block and make him real from the way he stood to the veins on his hands. As we were discussing this, Professor Strokanov asked if any of us had noticed that Michelangelo hadn't circumcised David. I turned to another girl and whispered that I hadn't really inspected him that closely. But it was an interesting question – why would Michelangelo choose not to circumcise David who was clearly Jewish and would most certainly have been circumcised? Professor Strokanov left us with the posed question, though and didn't offer an answer as we arrived in the plaza with the church, baptistery, leaning tower, and cemetery.
We didn't get to go up inside the leaning tower, but we did get to go in the baptistery and the church. The leaning tower is the bell tower for the cathedral complex which includes a baptistery, church, and cemetery. The white marble of which they were all constructed shines so brilliantly in the sunlight. In the baptistery, we had the opportunity to look around and then to hear the most amazing demonstration of the acoustics of the building by one of the staff. The single voice echoed and filled the space – perfectly intoned and layering upon itself over and over again. It was such an inspiring, coveted sound that technicians cannot seem to recreate with any of their modern technology. The single human voice inside that chamber was so haunting and spiritual. I took the little video below:
Before the demonstration, all the signs say to be silent, but there was always a dull hum of voices. It really bothered me, actually. People don't know how to be silent. We are always needing to fill silence with sound or noise or pictures or our phones. How hard is it to not say anything at all? Those moments of silence are so much more valuable than indulging an urge to say something meaningless.
When we got into the church, I was very much impressed by the stone work and marble. Again, the craftsmanship is just astounding in these places. So much talent. Every man must be an artist in his own way – I cannot think of another reason why so many beautiful things have been built.
I am not certain if the overstimulation of all the brilliant experiences finally caught up and overwhelmed me, or if I felt some inexplicable stress from travel and the companionship of all the people around me all the time… but it was here, in the church in Pisa that I suddenly had a few moments of silent reflection and I began to cry. Perhaps I was overtired, or sad, or frustrated… I am not sure. But I found release in the tears. I wondered how many people had come here to cry over the centuries – angry or hurt or sad or forlorn or desperate. The human condition that can craft such exquisite tapestries and create such incredible beauty often has such deep wells of suffering and angst and pain. It gave me comfort to think that I am not the only person to have cried for no reason or any reason… sometimes, you just need to cry. That's all. Because you are a person. We are all people regardless of the places we live or the language we speak or whether or not we can build our towers straight or leaning. We are people.
While exploring the area around the Leaning Tower of Pisa and enjoying free time, I thought back about the question Professor Strokanov had posed. Having gone to bible school back in the day – I tend to blush everything with shades of religious meaning and I wondered if there was some religious statement that Michelangelo was trying to make. It's easy enough to imagine as the church was such a force during the Medieval Times and even in the Renaissance. I mean, Pisa itself was Galileo Galilei's hometown. He was excommunicated from the Catholic Church for his scientific theories. He had to leave Pisa and ended up in Florence where his ideas were a little better received. I suppose Pisa was inspiring some of the thoughts about religious motivation. When we reconnected with the group, I asked Professor Strokanov about it.
In turn, he asked me what movies I had watched for our assignment (to watch two Italian movies prior to the trip). I replied that I had watched Life is Beautiful and Marriage Italian Style. He asked me what I thought of Life is Beautiful. I told him I thought it was a very moving rendition of a father's protection of his son during the holocaust and surviving a concentration camp through humor and positivity. He asked me what I thought the Jewish community might think of the movie. I realized that it might be very much offensive to them – having such tragic events portrayed in an almost light-hearted manner. He agreed that the movie romanticized the concentration camps. His next question was whether or not the story should still be told. I said that it should. He agreed; his point being that art sometimes must take creative license in order to tell every story that must be told. So that statue of David is art – it was not an engineered rendition of an exact image. In light of that discussion, I wondered if maybe the reason was much simpler than making a statement or a choice. Michelangelo said that he saw David in the stone and that it was his job to release him from it. I think he simply released what he saw – that vision of that King – regardless of accuracy, it is perfect.
As we continued making our way west, I watched the landscape go by with fascination. I am very impressed by the civil engineering in these countries. I took a photo of a storm grate that fit into the town of Pisa's decoration easily. They have so much history to protect and such small spaces, I would be so interested in visiting some place where I could ask about the utilities and infrastructure in these small towns. We had passed prefabrication factories and some equipment staging and steel yards early in our crossover from Switzerland to Italy and now we were seeing the huge marble pits and material excavation areas. I grabbed a photo of one from the bus as we drove by. The equipment is so interesting and I recognized some of the names. Liebherr in particular has some fascinating equipment. They are a German company that made their debut in the USA in the 1970s. The invention of the crane in post WWII Germany was the key to their success and now they are a worldwide firm.
We stopped for the night in a town called Lavagna that is right on the border of the Meditteranean Sea. As we were waiting to walk to the ocean in our swimsuits, I talked a bit with our bus driver – Alexandro.
He was telling me that Lavagna is not just a name, but an actual word. He lifted his hand and began to draw in the air. "You know, when the teacher is in front of the class… writing with… it's white… um… maybe stone?"
"Chalk?" I asked.
He didn't seem so certain of that, but nodded.
"Um… and what the writing is on is a what?"
"Chalkboard," I supplied.
"Yes," He said, his face lighting up as if we had discovered something together. "Yes, I think that is it. No – we will be sure. I will check."
He pulled out his phone and opened Google translate. He typed in the word as I patiently waited.
"Blackboard!" He declared triumphantly.
"Hooray!" I replied. "We figured it out!"
We smiled at our accomplishment just as the group gathered together and headed down the Mediterranean Sea.
I was so excited to swim. I had never swum in the Mediterranean before. The water was deep and blue, blue when the ground disappeared. I swam out to a jeti and back ten or more times over the course of an hour. It felt so good to be in the cold sea that wasn't too terribly cold. It didn't hurt my face or take my breath away so I estimated it to be in the range of 60-65 degrees. (I've lost touch with my internal thermometer due to lack of exposure.) Later on, our tour guide told me that he overheard several Italians exclaiming that the water was cold. Again the open water rule is proven: no matter where you swim – Ireland, England, France, Florida, Maine – people will say the water is cold.
I think I can say "the water is cold" in just about five different languages now… a good phrase for a cold water swimmer to know.


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I was one of those people. . .who said they'd never sign up for Facebook or Twitter. . .who said if I did, I wouldn't get hooked and spend hours of time pouring over my friends' entries. . .I was wrong.
I thought I would be the classic lurker, coming out only occasionally to say what I thought. By nature, I am normally kind of introverted and am not really sure if what I have to say is worthwhile.
But these sites have proven to me that I am more of a social creature than I thought.
So many of my "friends" are brothers and sisters in Christ, either from my present local body of believers or from past churches where we've served. Others are friends from the long past who now serve God where God's placed them. It has been refreshing—no, a kick—to see where God has taken people, what God is doing through these folks. Their stories have built my faith to a higher level and made me grateful for our God who hears and answers us!
Not only that, but I have met new believers from around the globe. . I am not a world traveler or important person. . . yet I get to glimpse into the hearts of other believers, find out about their struggles and victories in the faith.
Yet, as with all things that humans create, social networking has its downsides, too. . .I hate to admit it, but I struggle at times with not so much the things that are written there, but the things that aren't.
Like, What did she really "mean" by that?. . . Why doesn't he ever comment on something I post?. . . Lord, WHERE ARE ALL MY FRIENDS?!?
It's enough to drive one over the edge & I think that's just what the enemy would like. So, I step away from the paranoia and wrong thinking, for a while, while the Lord does some renewing of my heart and mind where it should be. . . .I want to be an encourager in Christ's kingdom, not a detriment to it.
This year, I am establishing new boundaries. . .I will try (!) to limit myself to specific times of the day to the sites. . .at lunchtime while I'm taking a break anyway, I can read and eat at the same time. . .then in the evening for a quick look to see any updates, then I'll shut it down to pursue other evening activities.
It's easy to drive yourself crazy with this kind of stuff, though. . . Have you ever found yourself on both sides of the Facebook Fence? In a Twitter Tussle? Know you're not alone. . . .
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Two mysterious women seek refuge in a run-down coastal resort. Clara meets lonely Noel, who provides shelter in his deserted guesthouse, Byzantium. Schoolgirl Eleanor befriends Frank and tells him their lethal secret. They were born 200 years ago and survive on human blood. As knowledge of their secret spreads, their past catches up on them with deathly consequence.
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If you visit us in person at the box office, service fees do not apply for single ticket shows. However, there is a per-ticket handling fee of $15 for all subscriptions, regardless of where orders are placed.
Is there a limit to how many tickets I can purchase for a given show?
Well, it depends. Each show operates a little differently so per order and per customer, limits may apply. Easiest way to find out is to give us a call at 864.467.3000 and ask one of our Customer Service Reps. They'll be able to tell you based on the specific show.
What are my options for ticket delivery?
Those purchasing tickets with a SC, NC, GA or TN address may, in most cases, select mail, print-at-home or Will Call. Those outside of this designated four-state area will be limited to selecting Will Call as the delivery method. A photo ID will be required to pick up tickets at Will Call.
How do I get my tickets?
We can mail or email your tickets to you, or you can pick them up from Will Call on the night of the show. It's your choice!
Can I purchase tickets for a large group?
Sure! Group minimum sizes vary from show to show, but if you're interested, call our group ticketing manager at 864.467.3032 or send an email to [email protected].
Keep in mind, because we want to make sure our patrons get the absolute best prices, we do reserve the right to refuse sale to anyone we think is a third-party vendor, scalper or ticket broker.
My ticket was stolen! Or it didn't arrive in the mail. Or my dog ate it. Or I lost it. It's gone. Okay? It's gone. Can I get a new one?
Don't worry! Regardless of how they disappear, we can reprint tickets free of charge. Reprinted tickets can't be mailed, but you can pick them up the night of the show at Will Call with photo ID.
I'm thinking about buying my tickets from a site that isn't peacecenter.org… Yay or nay?
Nay. Very nay. The Peace Center Box Office, its phone center and peacecenter.org are the only authorized outlets for tickets to events held in our venues. Other ticketing sources usually increase the fees, and in some cases, you may end up with a fake ticket. If you purchase a ticket from a third party, keep in mind it is at your own risk. Buying from us ensures you get your ticket at face value and more importantly, get to see the show you intended to see.
Sidenote: In order to make sure our patrons get the absolute best prices, we do reserve the right to refuse sale to anyone we think is a third-party vendor, scalper or ticket broker.
Does my young child need a ticket?
All patrons, including the adorable little ones, must have a ticket to enter our theater. But because tiny humans have needs that live entertainment cannot fulfill, and to make sure all of our patrons enjoy our shows, we do strongly recommend that children 5 years or younger do not attend Peace Center performances.
Are Peace Center shows appropriate for kids?
That isn't our call to make. Some shows do require that we warn patrons about specific content, but those should be only seen as suggestions. It is up to the parent or guardian to determine what's okay for their kids to see.
If you have a question about content for any of our shows, give us a call at 864.467.3000!
Attending a Show
Late Seating
Certain companies request that late-arriving audience members be asked to wait in the lobby until they can be seated during a performance break. For your convenience, the Peace Center simulcasts each performance on lobby monitors and ushers are available for your assistance.
Can I bring my bag into the hall?
Yes, you are welcome to carry a bag, purse, or backpack up to 18" into the hall. Please leave any larger items in your car. To ensure the safety of all patrons, we reserve the right to inspect any item regardless of size.
Teachers: We know you have a lot to look after, but please only bring the essentials to youth performances and field trips.
Can I snap photos or take video during the show?
Unfortunately, you cannot. We want each and every performance to be an amazing experience for all those involved, including our artists. Recording devices tend to get in the way and are a distraction to people in their seats and on the stage. You can, however, snap photos in our lobby.
Are food and drink allowed inside the theater?
Crumbs tend to attract unwanted guests, and they never have money to pay for tickets. So, to keep free-loading insects out, we don't allow food or drinks in the theater. The only exception is bottled water. Just make sure the lid is on tight!
Do I have to worry about hecklers and other annoying customer-stereotypes ruining the show?
Anyone who is ruining the fun for everyone else, regardless of how old they are, will be asked to leave. The only case where this won't happen immediately is during a stand up comedy act. Because let's admit it, it's always fun to see a comedian roast a heckler.
Skip the Line. Save time.
To save time at intermission, you can pre-order drinks before the show at the lobby bar.
Lost and Found
Please contact the Box Office if you have lost items at the Peace Center. If you find an item, please hand it to an usher or take it to the Box Office.
City of Greenville Police Officers are on-site during each performance.
I've heard the Peace Center is a Zero Waste Facility. What does that mean?
Essentially, it means that the waste from all of our facilities is either recycled or sent to a gasification site, which converts it into energy. We are even believed to be the first zero-waste-to-landfill performing arts facility!


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Half of me is thinking ' Thank crunchie it's Friday. I feel significantly better now, no doubt due to the good vibes coming down the internet. Lets get the week of the toxic tissues over with.'
The other half is thinking 'Shit! I've lost 5 days just sat here dribbling! And this cough can fuck off already!'
I am now officially Behind With Christmas. Which would be fine if it were just us, but gathering to trough at HFF Mansions on Christmas day will be: Self, Hubby & Toddler, My Mum & Dad, John's Mum & Dad, John's sister & husband, their two children, and (possibly) the Delightful Doctors Next Door. None of whom I feel a desperate desire to impress, but I do need to put in some serious spadework between now and Wednesday (in the case of the tissues littering the bedroom floor: possibly literally), as I have a thing about having a clean and tidy house on Christmas Eve.
Anyway, sod all that. I need to tell you about the best and loveliest thing that has happened all week. Harry and I were watching TV in bed at 6.30am this morning when Hubby returned with hot drinks.
Hubby: "Hello!"
Harry: "Hello!"
Clear as daylight and totally distinct. Of course, he wouldn't say it again. I never got around to telling you that back on the 2nd December I was carrying him out of a room containing the Piddle, and they all chorused "Bye-Bye!" and waved.
I replied "Bye-Bye!" and waved.
Harry said "Bye-Bye!" and waved.
I think the stunned silence and the rousing cheer that followed – the Piddle knew of his speech issues – may have alarmed him, because he's not said Bye again, either, and I was beginning to think we had all imagined it. But no! He speaks! In fact, it's quite possible he said 'Cake!' during the Bliss coffee morning in November, (mostly because everyone told us he did!) but we didn't hear him, so it totally didn't count. I haven't had 16 months off work in order to miss his first bloody word!
And I really, really must stop saying fuck. I know very well he's listening now, and it's only a matter of time before he parrots me. But I can't give up bugger. I just can't. But I'm going to try hard in the New Year to eliminate audible fucks. So to speak.
Anyhoo, the lovely Katie tagged me for the 99 things wotsit, so here it is. As per usual, do have a go if you like. And apologies again to Aphra, who tagged me absolutely months ago, and I have yet to compile the post in question. Been planning a vacation potentially at www.cruiseoffers.co.uk to knock out one of my 99 right now. Mea culpa.
1. Started my own blog – If I lie and say no, will it damage my credibility for the rest of it?
2. Slept under the stars – Yes. Due to monstrous transient poverty, I slept rough on a bench in New York – in company with a mildly lecherous Aussie in similar straits, as I recall. It was a funny old night. We were on the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, and about 4am a peculiar chap came along and stood leaning on the rail a few yards off, looking over the river. Fair enough, I thought: it's a famous view. And then he started having a wank. I was all for quietly pretending I hadn't noticed, but my Australian friend was having none of it. "He's having a what? A WANK? Hey! Hey, mate! You having a wank?" Umm. Not any more, I don't think.
3. Played in a band – OMG, I wish. Have played the guitar for 22 years, and I'm still Kum Ba Yah standard. Worse!
4. Visited Hawaii – No.
5. Watched a meteor shower – Yep, lots. Also, Hubby is an astronomy geek.
6. Given more than I can afford to charity – Any charity donation is technically more than I can afford, and it has been that way on and off for years.
7. Been to Disneyland/world – No. I'm saving that particular nightmarish treat for when child is older. I heartily dislike Mickey Mouse.
8. Climbed a mountain – under my own steam? Alas, no. By horseback and donkey, ahem!, yes.
9. Held a praying mantis – I want to say yes, but I can't remember when.
10. Sung a solo – My solicitors advise against.
11. Bungee jumped – Only lottery-level financial inducement would work.
12. Visited Paris – Driven through it, but never stopped. Hubby has taken other women there, though…
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea – I get seasick on damp grass.
14. Taught myself an art from scratch – I tend to dabble at every known handicraft at least once. Currently trying to woodcut a house sign. By 'currently', I mean 'this decade'
15. Adopted a child – no.
16. Had food poisoning – probably. I've certainly done enough groaning.
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty – God, no. The window at the top is tiny. I flew around it instead, much nicer.
18. Grown my own vegetables – My mother and MIL do, so I steal theirs instead. No point duplicating effort, and we are on sticky solid clay up here.
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France – No. And you'd be hard-pressed to see it elsewhere.
20. Slept on an overnight train – No.
21. Had a pillow fight – Yes. It can hurt when it's proper goose feather, too!
22. Hitchhiked – Not in this day & age.
23. Taken a sick day when you're not ill – once, when I was 16 and serving in the local pub kitchen. I was also off work for 7 weeks following 2nd miscarriage, during which I went away for the weekend (with a snoring mother. Not restful!) but I was a long way off well.
24. Built a snow fort – Yes.
25. Held a lamb – oodles of the little buggers.
26. Gone skinny dipping – No. But I don't think there was a single Young Farmer's AGM where Hubby didn't throw himself naked into the water.
27. Run a marathon – HA HA HA!
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice – No (sob).
29. Seen a total eclipse – No. I was abroad during the last UK one.
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset – Um. Really, is there anyone who hasn't seen both?
31. Hit a home run – Wossis?!
32. Been on a cruise – see 13.
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person – Yes.
34. Visited the birthplace of my ancestors – Don't quite know where to look.
35. Seen an Amish community – No.
36. Taught myself a new language – I wander around clutching my phrasebook, generally.
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied – Blimey, no. It'd take millions. But I'm not unhappy about it.
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person – no.
39. Gone rock climbing – Yes.
40. Seen Michelangelo's David – No. Sigh.
41. Sung karaoke – see 10.
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt – no.
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant – no.
44. Visited Africa – The northern bit. Would love love love to do the safari bit, too.
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight – I have done abroad. Never in the UK, it's too bloody cold.
46. Been transported in an ambulance – Personally, no. I have driven behind them a distressing number of times though.
47. Had my portrait painted – A couple of times, but only as a child.
48. Gone deep sea fishing – see 13.
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person – Yes. And Katie is spot-on about the security. I saw a nun given a warning… and then her second flash-photography offence actually resulted in her being frogmarched away. I still can't believe I saw it. A nun being frog-marched out of the Sistine chapel.
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris – No.
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkelling – I have snorkelled, and didn't much like it. The water was so choppy I kept breathing it, I kept colliding with the precious coral-reef (very much to our mutual damage) I kept walloping other snorkellers with my flippers, and I was terrified that the boat ride back from the reef would be as horrific as the ride out. Lovely fishies though.
52. Kissed in the rain – I expect so.
53. Played in the mud – Enthusiastically.
54. Gone to a drive-in theatre – No.
55. Been in a movie – No.
56. Visited the Great Wall of China – No.
57. Started a business – Not yet.
58. Taken a martial arts class – I'm musing over the body combat class at the local gym. Count?
59. Visited Russia – No.
60. Served at a soup kitchen – No.
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies – Wasn't a girl scout.
62. Gone whale watching – Despite oft-professed dislike of sailing, yes I have, and it was fabulous. It was off Boston and the catamaran was a lot more stable than everything else I could see in the harbour touting for business, although other people were sick & I wasn't. Smug.
63. Got flowers for no reason – Buying or receiving? And there is always a reason. Stopping for petrol is a reason. Seeing them at half-price is a reason. If it means 'Bought flowers just because they look nice', then yes, all the time. Hubby bought me roses, once, when we first went out. From a florist and everything. Since then I've had the odd bunch of garage-specials. I tell myself it's the thought, really, isn't it?
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma – My nervous system had a bit of a Tony Hancock moment on my first ever blood donation, and pulled the consciousness plug. I now donate vicariously through Hubby who is a donation STAR and has just had his 25th pint silver award. He has enormous veins, and they usually cry with joy when they see him "Lovely! We'll get the TRAINEE to have a practice go on you!" Poor man.
65. Gone sky diving – There might not now be enough money left in the post credit-crunch world to bribe me into this.
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp – If I visit Poland, I will make a point of getting there.
67. Bounced a cheque – I blush to report that I have. It was 1993, I was a student, in lots of trouble and debt, and had already used the Wallace and Gromit stickers (blush again) that the cheque for less than two quid (the bank was being evil) had purchased. I contrived to forget about it – except that I never did, and still feel rather guilty about it.
68. Flown in a helicopter – Yes.
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy – Several, lovingly, carefully. Then let Harry at them. Rip rip rip.
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial – No.
71. Eaten caviar – No, don't much like fish unless I'm sat in a mediterranean harbour restaurant under an oleander tree on a warm summer night. Then, a nice steak of shark or tuna – nothing bony – would be just divine. I can almost see the little twinkly lights over the other side of the harbour and hear the waves running up the beach. I want to be there so badly I can sense it. But even in fantasy land I'm worried about how the hell Harry would cope with the flight and what about babysitters?!
72. Pieced a quilt – No.
73. Stood in Times Square – Yes.
74. Toured the Everglades – No.
75. Been fired from a job – Disappointingly, No.
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London – Yes.
77. Broken a bone – I think I bust a rib in a mosh pit once. It hurt for weeks.
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle – No. Unless I was being inattentive to roadsigns.
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person – No.
80. Published a book – No.
81. Visited the Vatican – Yes.
82. Bought a brand new car – No.
83. Walked in Jerusalem – No. Or ran, jogged, or hiked.
84. Had my picture in the newspaper – a few times. Never with the moniker 'WANTED!' attached though, so it's fine.
85. Read the entire Bible – not the entire thing, no.
86. Visited the White House – No.
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating – Yes to both, but not the same animal from beginning to end.
88. Had chickenpox – Yes.
89. Saved someone's life – Only my own.
90. Sat on a jury – Never been picked, and I quite fancy a go.
91. Met someone famous – I once had lunch with Terry Pratchett. But please don't ask me to elaborate, in case I am obliged to expose myself as a self-serving half-truther. I am pretty oblivious to celebrities in mufti, and regularly walk past superstar actors in Stratford without noticing until my friends dig me in the ribs. They all drink in the Dirty Duck on Waterside if you're interested in that sort of thing.
92. Joined a book club – Not my thang.
93. Lost a loved one – A few.
94. Had a baby – Yes, a stunningly nice one.
95. Seen the Alamo in person – Nope.
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake – Nope.
97. Been involved in a law suit – Nope. Bored now.
98. Owned a cell phone – SERIOUSLY?
99. Been stung by a bee – No. I'm kind to bees, particularly bumble bees. I am a merciless exterminator of wasps.
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As Bex opens the door and comes in to the apartment, David can already here the sobbing. "I've done something terrible," she moans as she rounds the corner. Before he can even finish saying, Do you need a lap?" Bex is climbing onto her daddy's lap. Such pain and sorrow. Of course, David is trying to remain calm.
And then the story unfolds. She knew just as soon as it left her hand that she should have thrown it a different direction. But 11 years as a softball player, coupled with unusually solid pine-cones, make for a mess of a broken window.
As Bex tells it, a group of kids were outside, running around and playing some organized version of chase. Oakwood is a giant playground to them, and they were outside running. In the dark, Bex stepped on a pine cone — remember, they are unusually huge and heavy — and responded to the hurt by playfully launching the cone … right into the window of an apartment not very nearby (she's got a good arm!)
There was screaming involved, as you can imagine, probably followed by a gaggle of teenagers trying to figure out what to do. Bex stayed. She took the lead, went up to the apartment, took responsibility, and apologized. The screaming stopped as she assured the residents that she would pay for it — with her own money — and cleaned up the mess, herself. The crying didn't begin until she put the key in the door of her own apartment.
David's reaction? Pride. Pure elated pride. He urged Bex to imagine what she taught all those other kids by taking responsibility for her mistake. Sometimes, Bex realized, it's not Soooo bad to have coaches as parents!
Mom's reaction? Amazement. After all those years as a softball player, Bex has NEVER broken a window! Wow — how did she make it that long?
Bottom line: Our Child Broke a Window and We Were Proud.
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Around-the-Clock Oral CareDon't stop caring for your teeth after you brush them — pencil in these simple steps to keep your mouth healthy all day long.
8 A.M.: Don't Rush to Brush After Breakfast
If you topped off breakfast with orange or grapefruit juice, dental health experts say not to rush to brush your teeth post meal. Why? If you brush immediately after having an acidic drink, you can grind the acid into your teeth, which will cause the enamel (the outer surface of the tooth) to wear away faster. And the same goes for soda at lunch or dinner (sodas are also acidic). For the best oral care, you should still brush your teeth after you eat — just wait 20 to 30 minutes!
9 A.M.: Swap Your Coffee for Green Tea
In desperate need of a morning pick-me-up? Instead of coffee (which can actually stain your teeth), go for a hot cup of green tea. Studies show that people who drink green tea have healthier teeth and gums, as catechin — a powerful antioxidant in green tea — reduces inflammation and fends off infection in the mouth and elsewhere. Tea also has natural fluoride, an important, cavity-fighting part of oral care. Just be sure to skip the sugar — it could counteract the benefits.
10:30 A.M.: Sample This Late-Morning Snack
Looking for a quick bite to tide you over until lunch? Yogurt is a goodie that's also good for your teeth, says Richard Price, DMD, a spokesman for the American Dental Association. It's a dairy product, so it's rich in calcium, which is essential for the development of bones and teeth. Calcium also helps teeth re-mineralize. In addition, yogurt is an excellent source of probiotics, or active bacterial cultures, which may help combat the bad bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease.
12:30 P.M.: Scrub Away Lunch Leftovers
By storing a pocket-size toothbrush and a pack of floss at work, you can clean away those bits of lunch that stick to your teeth. Can't sneak into the ladies' or men's room before the big meeting? Try this: Drink a glass of good-old-fashioned H20. Water is good for removing stains from the coffee or soda you may have had with your lunch and will rinse your mouth of excess bacteria.
1 P.M.: Be Cheesy
Here's another surprising tip for a healthier mouth: Nibble on cheese after meals. That soda and chocolate chip cookie you downed during lunch left acid on your teeth, but certain cheeses are alkaline, meaning they contain substances which can neutralize acid. Your best choice is cheddar cheese — it is one of the most alkaline cheeses (softer cheeses like brie are less alkaline). An added bonus? Cheese has calcium, which is an essential nutrient for the development of bones and teeth, Dr. Price says.
3 P.M.: Skip the Afternoon Sweets
If your sweet tooth tends to kick in during the afternoon, choose a snack that's not full of sugar — a major tooth-decay culprit. Healthier options include carrot or celery sticks, popcorn, pretzels, or nuts. In fact, dentists recommend always leaving at least three hours between snacks if you're eating foods that are high in sugar. They believe it's not only how much sugar you eat, but when you eat it that causes the problem.
4:30 P.M.: Chew On This
Research proves it's true: Chewing sugar-free gum can help prevent tooth decay and keep your mouth healthy. How does it work? Chewing stimulates saliva production, and saliva helps combat the acid that hangs around your mouth after you've eaten or had something to drink. The best sugar-free gums are those that contain xylitol because it can reduce Streptococcus mutans bacteria, the type of bacteria responsible for decay.
6 P.M.: Brush Up Before Dinner
Everyone knows how important it is to brush and floss after eating — but before meals? "Plaque is a sticky film that hangs around the mouth," Price explains. "If you brush and floss before you eat, there's much less plaque. The less plaque in your mouth, the easier [it is] for your saliva to get to your teeth and neutralize the acids from the food you eat that can cause decay."
7:30 P.M.: Don't Delay Dessert
If you can't resist dessert, be sure to indulge right after dinner. That's because sugar and starches are less harmful to your teeth when consumed with other foods. Food also stimulates the production of saliva, which helps wash away the bacteria that can cling to your teeth. So remember: Your rocky road ice cream should be consumed with your meal — rather than as a midnight snack!


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Pearl House, a true in-city exclusive block of eight luxurious apartments, invites comfort and modern elegance. In the heart of Larnaca, 800m from Finikoudes promenade, close to self-serving shops, food stores and schools, it features marble staircases, security tele-screen intercoms and satellite dish, tiled parking spaces and gated parking entry. Pearl House boasts 2-bedroom apartments, one of which is ensuite, beautiful floors and decorative ceilings flowing throughout each home's open, airy layout. The top floor apartments enjoy sea views and roof gardens, the perfect setting for relaxing and entertaining. Connected through private exterior staircases, the roof gardens avail a generous service room and wonderful views. Pearl House reflects the personality of the customer accustomed to the best in quality and design.
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Salo Managing Director Jeff Donnay shares with Minnesota Business magazine how companies can successfully prepare for and execute change.
Navigating Change
Change is inevitable within any organization. Salo's Jeff Donnay shares tips to help your business prepare for and execute change.
Salo's CFO was named Finance & Commerce's first ever Top Women in Finance Hall of Fame member. To qualify for the Hall of Fame, an honoree must be selected as a Top Woman in Finance three times.
Salo was named as one of the 2014 Minnesota Keystone Honored Companies by the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes three companies each year that have done something extraordinary to make a difference within their community.
Senior Business Development Director Katie Gabriel received the 2014 Young Professional Group Member of the Year award from the Minnesota Society of CPAs.
Salo Expands in the Windy City
We're excited to announce our first acquisition after 12 years of exclusively organic growth.
Salo HR Managing Director, Adam Sprecher, shares why having the right talent in place is essential for an organization's growth.
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Salo HR Managing Director, Adam Sprecher, shares why having the right talent is essential for an organization's growth.
Salo was named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For by Minnesota Business magazine.
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Newton BONUS: Visit the Aquatic Center or a local park and find somewhere that uses Newton's laws of motion.
The students are learning all about Newton's laws of motion and gravity, and also about mass and weight. Mass is how much matter is in an object. Weight is how much gravity is pulling on an object. Gravity pulls harder on the thing that has the greatest mass (or is the heaviest). They will be using all of this information when building their angry birds marshmallow catapults and roller coasters. Have fun making a splash and diving into physics!!


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If Google were a real human being who happened to live in the same apartment as you, will that make your life any easier? Well, this video might give you a clue:
Google Roommate is a new series of comedy videos produced by Big Honkin'. Thanks Donna Papacosta for the tip.


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How to lodge a Planning Application
Developments generally require some form of planning or building application.
Town Planning Scheme
Link to Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Town Planning Scheme No.2 on the Department of Planning Website
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The following are common items that require planning approval in Serpentine Jarrahdale.
- Development within the Jarrahdale Heritage and Townscape precincts and all heritage places or precincts.
- Variations to the Residential Design Codes, Local Planning Policies and the Town Planning Scheme.
- Development outside of the Building Envelope.
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The CCC is also spearheading an effort to communicate its mission for the return of 100% of segregated customer assets in the MF Global bankruptcy to the various regulators with jurisdiction in the case.
US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC.gov)
It is the CCC's position that the CFTC abdicated its responsibility to SIPC in the early stages of the bankruptcy, which has led to confusion and ultimately the notion that losses in segregated funds can be subordinated to creditors of an estate in bankruptcy. We are urging our members and their clients and associates to communicate our desire that the CFTC steps up to its responsibility and protects commodity customer assets.
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The CME was MF Global's Designated Self-Regulatory Organization (DSRO) and as such had a responsibility to ensure MF Global was properly segregating its customer assets. Moreover, it is the CCC's position that the CME should have stepped in to facilitate the transfer of customer accounts to another FCM regardless of the shortfall in funds. The CME could have made a guarantee for the shortfall, similar to their recent guarantee to the Trustee to facilitate distributions to customers, and pressed for a super-priority lien on the assets of the estate to recover it on behalf of clients. In doing so, the CME would have prevented an interruption in trading operations for tens of thousands of accounts, prevented the unnecessary exposure to unlimited market risk for some clients during the asset freeze and mitigated the damage to the industry's reputation.
The CME can still step in and offer their support on behalf of clients. Their chief competitor, the Intercontinental Exchange, did exactly that with a letter to the bankruptcy court supporting a motion to return 85% of customer funds at once. We urge our members and their clients and associates to communicate this desire to the CME.
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You know what would be funny? If Franklin turned into the Kenny of "True Blood." Just kill him off in some new way every week. You bastards!
Jason killed Franklin this week on "Everything is Broken" and I feel like this time he may be gone for good.
James Frain. You die so well. One more time?
Also gone for good: Anything decent about my HBO Examiner page. I'm not liking this Examiner upgrade at all. Like most upgrades, it's a downgrade disguised with flowery words about how much better it is.
I just posted my "Everything is Broken" recap and for some reason it won't post the photo. Maybe it's up by now. (I tried to go back and tweak some of the text and to fix some typos, but I don't think the changes are posted either. Alas.)
I also tried to post my top 20 favorite quotes from the episode, but that doesn't seem to be up there at all. (*Update* It's here now!)
PITA. Seriously.
I also tried to write something about how Iain Harrison won "Top Shot" — a show I came to like, if not understand as a non-markswoman — but my Manchester Celebrity Headlines Examiner page is no better than my HBO page. (*Update* That story is here now, too!)
Change I can't believe in!
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Don't forget to die of happiness tonight after the epic double feature of dramatic handsomeness. (Are Jon Hamm and ASkars in Jimmy Kimmel's Handsome Men's Club yet? If not, how can we make this happen?)
First we have "True Blood" season 3 episode 6, "I Got a Right to Sing the Blues," at 9 p.m. on HBO. All I ask: Please provide at least one shot of Eric in his blue cashmere sweater.
Then, at 10 p.m., we have "Public Relations," the premiere episode of "Mad Men" season 4 on AMC.
We are jumping ahead a year after the episode of "Survivor: Sterling Cooper" that was the season 3 finale. It's 1964 and we have a new office for Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce, new haircuts for some of the folks and new problems for Betty Draper Francis. Or whatever she's calling herself. She might as well be Dick Whitman, since that name appears to be free.
I just want to know that Lois will be OK. She started on the SC switchboard, flirted with the gay art director (Sal, we need you back!), wrangled a job on Draper's desk, screwed it up, got assigned to poor Kinsey, then ran over Guy's foot on a John Deere lawn mower before crashing into an office.
Now that Sterling Cooper 1.0 is no more, I want to know what will happen to her. And why, in the official season 4 cast pic, do we have all the SCDP folks, plus Ken Cosgrove? Are they drafting him for the new office? If so, will Pete pitch another fit? (Hope so! I live for Pete's pouts.)
Anyway, one of my friends knows I love Lois and she sent me a link to a story that the actress who plays Lois — I don't care what her real name is, she is Lois to me forever — has posed for Playboy. Normally I wrinkle my nose at that kind of thing BUT THIS IS LOIS. Lois is the ultimate survivor and now she's on the cover of Playboy. Long live the foot-killer!
Anyway, not only do we get this deliciousness double feature tonight, we get it every Sunday night for at least a few weeks.
You know what, throw Colby Donaldson and "Top Shot" into this night of hot handsomeness. "Top Shot" airs at 10 p.m. on The History Channel, so you'll have to tape it while "Mad Men" is on. But it's worth it — to watch Colby do his best Jeff Probst impression. (Hey, if you're going to imitate, imitate the best.)
The show itself is too much of an attempt to be "Survivor." I hope to get through life without ever firing a gun, but even I think "Top Shot" needs more actual shooting and less strategy and plotting. Half the show seems to be about sending someone home, with only two people getting to shoot things to decide which one goes. Just keep shooting stuff through the whole program.
Tonight's ep should be better than usual, though, since they will be doing a "Trick Shot Showdown." Behind the back shooting and shooting objects after you throw them in the air, etc. I'm rooting for Kelly The Kid or Tara. Kelly 'cause he's the young'un and Tara 'cause she's the girl. Everyone else is blending together.
Catch up on my "True Blood" stories here. I'm still deciding if I want to write about "Mad Men" every week. It's a deep show and after weeks of non-stop writing about "The Bachelorette" I may be depth-deficient for a while.


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The Fall offerings from China Glaze, have got to be my favourites – and this year's version does NOT disappoint. The 12-piece collection is broken up into two themes: the 6 shades of the 'Strike Up A Cosmo' set (shown here today), and my upcoming post which will spotlight the 6 hues of 'Gossip Over Gimlets'. With rich, jewel-toned hues and mega-what shine, there's a whole lot of gorgeousness going on here.
China Glaze – Autumn Nights 'Strike Up A Cosmo'
Autumn Nights – Autumn Nights 'Strike Up A Cosmo'
Strike Up A Cosmo – a deep rose-gold foil hue with mauve undertones as well as some copper and gold glitter shards thrown in, in an amazing formula: great coverage even by the first coat, self levelling and brush stroke free. Absolutely brilliant sparkle at the finish, plus this shade is so totally trending right now. Coats applied: 2, plus top coat
China Glaze – Strike Up A Cosmo
China Glaze -Strike Up A Cosmo
Red-y & Willing – a deeply saturated ruby/garnet hue, with an almost "glowy" kind of effect, in a formula that was very easy to work with – although it does have the potential to be slightly staining (don't skip the base coat here). Self levelling and bearing a glossy finish, I had some issues with the brush on my bottle – I'm guessing it's an isolated incident, because the rest of the collection was fine. Coats applied: 2, plus top coat
China Glaze – Red-y & Willing
China Glaze – Red-y & Willing
Don't Make Me Wine – a luxuriously rich magenta hue with an inner amethyst shimmer, bearing an excellent formula that applies in a self levelling manner, leaving a high gloss behind. Strongly pigmented and with that 'glowing centers/darker edges' look that I love, there's also the added bonus of it being non-staining upon removal. Coats applied: 2, plus top coat
China Glaze – Don't Make Me Wine
China Glaze – Don't Make Me Wine
Scandalous Shenanigans – a true sapphire hue with a matching pearly shimmer, bearing a violet undertone. This highly pigmented formula can almost be a 1-coater, and application couldn't be easier: brush stroke-free, self levelling and with a nice shine at the finish. There's definitely a stain potential with this shade, so do not skip your base. Coats applied: 2, plus top coat
China Glaze – Scandalous Shenanigans
China Glaze – Scandalous Shenanigans
Tongue & Chic – an intense viridian hue with a matching shimmer, and is a true 1-coater (it's THAT colour saturated). Self levelling and über glossy at the finish, there is a slight stain potential with this shade as well – make sure to apply your base first. Coats applied: 2, plus top coat
China Glaze – Tongue & Chic
China Glaze – Tongue & Chic
Goldie But Goodie – an antiqued gold/pale bronze complex hue, that's jam-packed with golden/bronze micro shimmer, as well as larger copper and gold glitter flecks – not quite a foil, nor a glittery shimmer, but a hybrid of the two finishes & very unique. An amazing formula with a super easy application, the self-levelling formula leaves no visible brush strokes, and finishes in a ridiculously brilliant shine. Some migration of the fine shimmer upon removal. Coats applied: 2, plus top coat
China Glaze – Goldie But Goodie
China Glaze – Goldie But Goodie
The 2 foils of this group are in a word: outstanding! The other 4 shades all seem to have this hypnotic "glow" and are so incredibly colour saturated, but other than 'Don't Make Me Wine', need a bit more preparation to avoid any staining issues. That being said, if jewel-tones are your weakness, you should definitely check these beauties out.
Available now wherever China Glaze products are sold, or feel free to follow via online, twitter or facebook for all updates.
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In today's world we are interacting with wireless technology more than ever, whether at home in the office or at the workshop, it's never far away. Contactless payment, wireless internet access and GPS are the everyday applications we associate with wireless communications.