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The beginning of a new era in Philadelphia began Thursday, as Comcast-Spectacor and The Cordish Companies announced the details and grand opening of Philadelphia's new sports and entertainment complex: 'XFINITY Live! Philadelphia,' which is currently under construction at the site of the dearly departed Spectrum. The project, which was formerly known as 'Philly Live!' will launch on April 5th, 2012.
Comcast-Spectacor President Peter Luukko and Chairman Ed Snider, briefly addressed the crowd, which included Ed Rendell, Ray Didinger, and Phillies Chairman Bill Giles, who donned construction hats along with the other guests as they watched on.
The Cordish Companies' Vice President Reed Cordish followed shortly after and revealed the dining options and features that will aspire to make 'XFINITY Live! Philadelphia' one of the premier entertainment and dining districts in the country.
One of the main attractions will be the first ever NBC Sports Arena, which will (according to Cordish) "far, far exceed the ESPN Zone."
Cordish isn't joking. The backdrop will consist of a million dollar, 32-foot in diameter, 6mm high-definition LED screen.
"There will be nothing like this in the country," insists Cordish. "It will be a remarkable flagship marquee attraction for this building, and also for the city of Philadelphia. Every city would love to have an attraction like that. It's going to be incredibly special."
The Spectrum Grille will be the high-end restaurant of the complex, and Philly MarketPlace will be the centerpiece of 'XFINITY Live! Philadelphia' Philly MarketPlace will include such Philadelphia institutions as Chickie's and Pete's, Nick's Roast Beef, and The Original Philadelphia Cheesesteak Company, whose signs you may recognize at Phillies games. 'The Original' provides the meat for many of the steak sandwich shops around Philadelphia, but the companies' first ever retail outlet will be in the marketplace.
Check out all of Joe Vallee Sr's photos of this event in our Facebook Gallery!
Also making its Philadelphia debut is the PBR Bar and Grill (No, it doesn't stand for Pabst Blue Ribbon!). Coming off a successful launch in Vegas, PBR serves Tex-Mex cuiisine with a country and southern rock flair. And if that's not enough, you can also get your 'Urban Cowboy' on with their mechanical bull!
And for all you beer lovers out there, the Victory Beer Hall (a partnership with Philly's Victory Brewing Company) will feature craft beers as well as live entertainment with a view of the Wells Fargo Center.
And last but not least, the Broad Street Bullies Pub (which will include 48 drafts on tap) pays homage to the Flyers' Broad Street Bullies teams of the 1970's. With the combination of he pub and Spectrum Grille, there is no denying that Mr. Snider wanted to make those Flyers teams of the 70's an important part of the new complex.
"We're right next to where the Spectrum was, so all of that was done very consciously," emphasized Mr. Snider.
Snider also praised the work of The Cordish Companies for helping to capture the essence of Philadelphia.
"We've been working with the Cordish Group for (I think) over five years now. They know Philly very well."
When you think of 'XFINITY Live! Philadelphia,' think Inner Harbor in Baltimore without the Inner Harbor. It's not too much of a stretch. Oddly enough, The Cordish Companies is the same entertainment development group behind the redevelopment of the harbor. However, company president David Cordish thinks right now there will be nothing quite like 'XFINITY Live! Philadelphia.'
"All of our other ones (entertainment complexes) are all open with no climate control," states Cordish. "None of them have ever had a marketplace before. We did that because there are so many great local names here. Most cities don't have that."
Perhaps lost in all of the excitement is the potential job opportunities 'XFINITY Live! Philadelphia' will provide for 750 workers in the area. The hiring will start at a job fair in the next several weeks that will take place at the Wells Fargo Center.
For years, residents in this city have voiced their displeasure with the lack of social activity in the surrounding areas of the sports complex. You don't want to have to fight to find a parking space and leave your home an hour before game time when you live just minutes away.
At long last, we may finally have our answer to these problems. And judging by the video which was shown at the conclusion of the ceremonies, it looks like 'XFINITY Live! Philadelphia' is going to be the real deal.
After all, with the partnership of Comcast-Spectacor and The Cordish Companies, you have a winning team from top to bottom.
"I think they're gonna be amazed what we have here, said Snider. "There's nothing like it that I know of anywhere in the world. It's hard to totally describe it to people, and when they see it, I think they are going to be very pleasantly surprised."
"We think this will be a destination, not just a place before and after events. We've seen that experience happen at other cities with sports bars. Of course, there's nothing like this in any other city. We think people are going to want to come down here just to be part of this sports complex."
Yes indeed, 'XFINITY Live! Philadlephia' will certainly become part of a new and exciting Philadelphia experience.
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Well not the best of weeks last week with the highest score being 28 from the foot of the table Greg so doesnt really make a difference anyway!!!! The lowest score was from the towel boy Ross with all other coaches having an average score. A great night last Sunday at the Bardons establishment so we must have another night out before the Superbowl. JP got a bit drunk last week and challenged the 4 time NFL ATS champion to a match bet €150 H2H this week. He is eager to try and win some of his own money back but will find himself deeper in the Red when Focus is finished with him………Yes he did win €50 back from me last week however he got to pick one of my teams in the Saints which left me with the Panthers. I wasnt happy and before kick off had it checked as a loss. This week will be different as i predict JP will pick the Packers which is a trap game this week. Just to explain how lucky JP is 2 days ago at the cash league final day 1a JP knocked me out of the tournament on a 6 outer and this is what happened:
Focus has J,6 spades in the big blind 3 handed. The flop comes Q,4,2 all spades and checks, Player 1 bets 450 and JP calls, i raise to 3200 and get called by both players. The turn card is a 5 hearts and Focus goes all in for 18K, player 1 thinks about it for ages and folds his set as you should…………….JP on the other hand calls with Ace spades and a 5 diamonds (90% of his remaining stack) for a 6 outer so Ross thats 15% chance or 7/1 dog. Lucky John Paul spikes a 5 of spades and Focus is gone but hey thats how the luck goes sometines and instead of a potential winner in Focus having a 60K stack and blinds only 100-200 JP has the chips and probably wont even make the final 2 tables. Revenge this week as i take €150 off JP.
FOCUS SPEAKS TOO SOON AND STARTS TO GIVE JP ALLLLLL HIS MONEY BACK!!! ANSWER: We will see!!!!!!!!!!
Anyway i didnt want to say to much and i know you are all eagerly waiting on the award winning, bookie bashing, phenomenal focus star selections for week 13 so lets get to it
Seattle Seahawks (8-4) at Jacksonville Jaguars (8-4)
MY 5 Star selection for this week is the Hawks away to the Jags. I don't understand this spread at all as i have it at -7 to the other side!!!!!! The wrong team is favored, as the Seahawks are much better than the Jaguars. Their defenses are comparable, but the offenses aren't even close. With Leonard Fournette hitting a rookie wall, Seattle's scoring attack is so much better because of the quarterback play. Wilson has shown that he can will his team to victory against elite competition, while Bortles doesn't really care about his professional career. The Jaguars on the other hand prevailed over the Chargers because Los Angeles made so many mistakes. Jacksonville had just one legitimate scoring drive in that contest. The team also had a nice win over a lethargic Cincinnati team that couldn't pressure the quarterback or get off the field on third down. Plus, the result would've likely been 16-7 if it weren't for a punt return, which is obviously less impressive than 23-7. Beating the Colts wasn't impressive at all. Blake Bortles still sucks, his receivers are pedestrian, and his offensive line is not good. The Jaguars are just an average team, so it's no surprise they lost at Arizona. They remind me of the Giants from 2016. They're overachieving, and they're likely going to make the playoffs, but they'll lose in the postseason right away and will win just 3-4 games next year once things stop going their way. The Jags are a Fake and will be found out today by a true Superbowl contender:
Hawks win 27-17
Baltimore Ravens (7-5) at Pittsburgh Steelers (10-2)
My 4 star selection is the ravens away to the steelers. How and why is this spread 7 points?????? Look i know it has been bet down to -4 but i still think this is too high. I have it as steelers -3 and the game to be settled by a field goal either way YES i give the ravens a chance to wn this game so its obvious who the pick is. Remeber this past Monday the steelers were losing 17-0 to one of the worst teams out there the bengals. The Ravens defense is phenomenal this year and i see this as a low scoring game. Big Ben is great and Antonio Brown is fantastic but i dont see them having much success today and here's why: The Ravens defense is top 3 in the NFL for points allowed hard luck Ben and top 3 in the NFL for pass yards given up Hard Luck Antonio!!!!!!! The steeler defense is also at the top in relation to defensive statistics and are 5th points allowed, 4th in total yardage and 2 in pass yards allowed. With this in mind i see the ravens running the ball and thus running the clock down. Look for more field goals in this game than TD's and will end in the teens
Steelers win 16-13
Tennessee Titans (8-4) at Arizona Cardinals (5-7)
My 3 star selection is the titans away to the cardinals. Just because the Cardinals pushed the Jaguars all the way all of you will overreact and think that the Cardinals have a good chance this week well you would be wrong and here's why: Marcus Mariota will have more time in the pocket as the cardinals are terrible at rushing the passer, and he'll take advantage of it by finding open targets going up the Cardinal's secondary. The Cardinals have some shaky defensive backs starting for them. Meanwhile, the Titans should be able to run on the Cardinals with some success. The only potent ground game the Cardinals has faced in the last few weeks is the Rams and what happened: The widely rated number 1 running back Todd Gurley ran all over them!!!!!!!!!! Again i dont even see this as a tight affair as i see the titans winning by a touchdown or more.
Titans win 27-17
San Francisco 49ers (2-10) at Houston Texans (4-8)
Chicago Bears (3-9) at Cincinnati Bengals (5-7)
Last but by no means least my 1 star selection is the Bears away vs the struggling skeleton crew Bengals. This spread is nowhere near were it should be as i have it as a scratch match yes yes yes a scratch match. At most i might go to -3 to the Bengals because there at home but thats the max and yet we are getting incredible value with the visitor and 6 points. Thanks Vegas. Ok lets analise the Bengals, who nearly lost to the Colts at home a few weeks ago, will be missing Vontaze Burfict and several other defensive players and they could also be without Geno Atkins. This is huge as both these top players are like QB'sfor the defense organising there players in the right positions and coordinating with the coaches as to what personel to use and there both OUT!!! The bears on the other hand have a very balanced team and will be able to move the chains quite easily all game and will score when they have the ball more times than they will punt. The bengals will struggle on this side of the ball vs a very capable defense and WHY: because they are in the top 7 categories as one of the worst offenses in the NFL (25th in points scored, 31st in total yardage, 26th in pass yards and 30th in Rush yards) I see a lot of you coaches getting trapped in this game by not recognizing the numbers and the value ive explained above:
Bears win 27-16 YES BEARS WIN ON THE FLAT GETTING POINTS!!!!!!!
Other notables are the Bucs (0), the Browns +3 and the Patriots -11. Ill make a final decision tomorrow but these will be my picks. Remember i release these picks at 5:30 every Sunday so be sure to log in as i dont always remember to remind you guys. Last week 4 out of 5 week 13 ULTIMATE PERFECTION 8/8, WEEK 11 3 OUT OF 5, week 10 PERFECT, week 9 PERFECT, YOU ARE WELCOME
No other Final thoughts needed guys as its sticking to basics and my own analysis. Good luck coaches

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Transforming School Culture: A Q&A with Inquiry Schools' Diana Laufenberg
A farm kid from Wisconsin, for the past two decades Diana Laufenberg has taught seventh-12th grade Social Studies in several states, most recently at the Science Leadership Academy in Philadelphia, an inquiry-driven, project-based high school focused on modern learning. It's here where I first met Laufenberg, at the yearly conference Educon, where she was swarmed by attendees in her always-packed sessions. Laufenberg's practice has deep roots in experiential education, taking students from the classroom to the real world and back again. Laufenberg was featured on TED.com for her "How to Learn? From Mistakes," and in 2013, Laufenberg partnered with Chris Lehmann to start Inquiry Schools, a new nonprofit working to create and support learning environments that are inquiry-driven and project-based and which utilize modern technology. I spoke with Laufenberg about her work, and just what it takes to transform a school's culture.
Your organization Inquiry Schools, is doing great things. Can you briefly discuss your work and what you do for schools?
Inquiry Schools is a small nonprofit that addresses new school development and redesign of existing school programs to focus on inquiry-driven, project-based, and technology-enabled learning. The big idea for the work is to facilitate a smoother open, a smoother transition in creating more relevant, meaningful, and authentic learning environments. This is tough work often requiring extra help with strategic planning and developing expertise. We step into those roles in flexible ways, in a variety of schools and districts.
As the executive director, my work encompasses all facets of grants management, consulting and directing new school projects, consulting with existing schools/districts to plan for a more modern approach to teaching and learning, conducting professional development with teachers and administrators, coaching administrators through the school change process, and coordinating all team-based work with our other consultants.
Through Inquiry Schools, you work on new school development as well as school transformation. You have identified five factors of sustainability for schools. Can you share and introduce us to those factors?
The shifting systems of a learning organization call for five factors of sustainability: Permission, Support, Accountability, Community Engagement, and Discipline.
- Permission for the people in the community to try something new, make mistakes, reflect, and grow;
- Support to build skills and capacity in your school community;
- Accountability for all school community members that expectations are being implemented/met to satisfaction;
- Community Engagement for the changes so one doesn't spend an inordinate amount of time defending but promoting and growing; and
- Discipline to hold the line for three to five years… any real change will take years to settle in [and] disrupt old patterns.
Why do you think these are the critical five areas for school sustainability?
I am interested in understanding why one project flourished and another languished… why one school caught momentum for lasting change and another flamed out quickly. This curiosity led me to synthesize the experiences, reading, and research that I have pursued. After working with a variety of schools at varying stages of change throughout the past six years, certain patterns were made clear. The five factors that I landed on are so critical because schools are such asymmetrical problems — if it were more linear or symmetrical, we would have "solved" the issues by now. The problems, however, are complex and require deep thought related to these five factors or a project risks falling prey to the same fate as so many redesign efforts.
What do you think are the biggest contributors to a school's culture?
I really only have one answer to this and it is relationships. All of them — student to student, student to teacher, teacher to teacher, student to admin, admin to teacher, teacher to family, family to admin. If a school focuses on meeting the needs of all of the humans in its care — culture will be set accordingly. If a school focuses on anything as more important than relationships — the culture will falter. You can only get so far through carrots and compliance, at some point a school needs to own that positive, productive, and healthy relationships are the secret ingredient to good school culture.
How do you think a school's culture impacts student outcomes? Staff effectiveness? And the general feel of a school?
Throughout my teaching career, I've worked in a number of different schools and for at least eight different principals. School culture is incredibly important to the humans in its influence. You have to consider how you are caring for and supporting the adults, the children, and the families. Your reach can only go so far, but with the influence you can and do have, are you using it to improve the human experience? I have walked into hundreds of schools and the general feel of a school is evident almost immediately. Do the humans within the walls feel safe, supported, cared for, and challenged? Positive school culture leads to more settled and secure humans, which then leads to better staff retention and effectiveness, which leads to better teaching and learning across the board.
What are some of the most common school culture-related challenges you see in the schools you visit?
Here's something to ask yourself the next time you walk into a school — what is easier to figure out: The discipline policy and behavior expectations or what the school believes about learning? In almost every school I visit, there is some version of behavior language prominently posted, but a general lack of anything that communicates the type of learning that is expected. This is problematic. If you want positive school culture, some of that is related to behavior, but some of it is also definitely related to the learning.
Tangentially, many schools struggle to enlist the students in solving school-culture issues. Often there are 20x as many students as adults in any given building and yet we assume the issues are for the adults to 'solve.' Forgetting to include students in addressing challenges is one of the most glaring missteps.
Most schools don't have the ability to start over completely. In working with existing and transforming schools, where would you tell administrators and educators to start with this work and why?
All of this work starts from an understanding that education needs to enter into and stay up with a constant cycle of iterative reflection. Where are you now? How did you get there? Where would you like to be? How might you get there? How will you support your stakeholders through the initial process? How will you continue the conversation? What are the discrete steps? What is short term, what is long term? Who can help us?
But first, who are you and how did you arrive here? We (educators) tend to be frustratingly ahistorical and only want to look forward. While that is important, a truthful reflection is a great place to begin.
Thank you so much. For those looking to engage in this style of work, what resources can you recommend?
- Chris Lehmann and Zac Chase's Building School 2.0: How to Create the Schools We Need
- Larissa Pahomov's Authentic Learning in the Digital Age: Engaging Students Through Inquiry
- Monica Martinez and Dennis McGrath's Deeper Learning: How Eight Innovative Public Schools Are Transforming Education in the Twenty-First Century
- Ron Ritchhart's Creating Cultures of Thinking
For more in-depth ideas from Diana Laufenberg on these topics, check out: To/For By/With, Inquiry, Standards without Standardization, Creating the Classrooms We Need, and For Each to Excel
This interview was conducted via email and edited for length and clarity.
Jennifer L.M. Gunn spent 10 years in newspaper and magazine publishing before moving to public education. She is a curriculum designer, a teaching coach, and high school educator in New York City. She is also co-founder of the annual EDxEDNYC Education Conference for teacher-led innovation and regularly presents at conferences on the topics of adolescent literacy, leadership, and education innovation.


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Year 3 2018/19
Welcome to Year 3!
Please find below our very busy class timetable.
We are moving on to the exciting topic of Electricity - so lots to find out about.
Our homework is based on our topic and set as four homework challenges - please see sheet
Spelling tests are every Friday so please remember to bring in your spelling booklet into school - please see sheet
Please keep reading at home and fill in your reading records. These will be checked every Friday.
Year 3 email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Presentation from the New to Year 3 Meeting held on the 12th Sept
To e mail your homework to us, please use the email address email@example.com
This address is for homework use only, to contact the school please use the school telephone number 01455 283247 or call into the school office.
Electricity Circuits April 2019
Think Tank Trip April 2019
Easter Day April 2019
Year 3 Pancake Day
World Book Day
Making Fossils February 2019
Homework Rocks February 2019
Year 3 Gymnastics
Year 3 and 4 Christmas Party
Diwali Day November 2018
Maths Week November 2018
Materials Homework
Egyptian Clay Tiles October 2018
Egyptian Homework
R E in Year 3
Finding out about pyramids


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Non-Magnetic Glassboards with a magnetic option are available in your choice of Deluxe designer colours custom made for you in 10 to 14 days!
- Extremely accurate colour matching where necessary.
- Standard glass has a slight green tinge (iron oxides) to it. This slightly affects the colour particularly with plain white.
- We recommend Starphire when colours must match
- Custom Glassboards are available in your choice of Deluxe designer colours.
- Highly suitable for meeting rooms, boardrooms, restaurants, clubs and homes.
- 6mm toughened glass with polished edges and rounded corners.
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You deserve a new bathing suit = words you tell yourself every spring. Well, we've got amazing news for your bank account: May is the perfect time to nab one on sale. Even better, that's just one of six amazing deals you can expect to find this month. Read on to save.
Attention, future brides: Bridal fashion week takes place every April, which means the new collections hit the racks as soon as May. Sure, this doesn't mean that every style from the previous year will be marked down, but as designers start to make way for the new, you may luck out and find a stunning frock that was just moved to the sale or clearance rack.
May is a big time for fridge discounts — mainly because it's the month all the new models come out. As a result, you'll find mega savings on last year's best sellers. (And if you hold off until Memorial Day, you may be able to snag one for as much as 50 percent off.)
Speaking of Memorial Day, the holiday weekend is kind of a biggie when it comes to mattress sales. And here's the best part: Advertisers have switched gears and started releasing special offers and savings ahead of time. (Which is why it never hurts to set up a Google alert on that memory foam number you've been eyeing.)
Mother's Day is upon us. (It's May 14 — don't forget.) As a result, you'll find pop-up savings (to the tune of 10 to 20 percent) on everything from perfume to face masks and more. The best way to keep tabs on special promotions and sales is to sign up to receive email newsletters from your favorite beauty brands. (They typically include all their seasonal offers there.)
Fourth of July barbecues are on the horizon, which is why party supply stores start discounting their red, white and blue merchandise now. All month long you'll see savings on things like paper plates and plastic table cloths — sometimes for as much as 50 percent off.
Beach season is mere weeks away, which means swimsuit savings are starting to increase. Don't be surprised if you see flash savings — like 30 percent off — from retailers like J.Crew and Target on swimsuits and cover-ups. (Take advantage of the savings now since it won't last long!)


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The Iranian nuclear expansion
Iran began the construction of its second nuclear power plant with the help of Russia on Saturday 10th September 2016. The Ground breaking ceremony was attended by First Vice President of Iran Mr. Eshaq Jahangiri, head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mr. Ali Akbar Salehi, head of state energy nuclear corporation of Russia (Rosatom) Mr. Sergey Kiriyenko and Governor of Bushehr Mr. Fereidon Hasanvand.
Mr. Ali Akbar Salehi at the ceremony said that this project is very important and unique for Iran and he really wants to complete this project on time.
According to Mr. Ali Akbar Salehi the nuclear industry of Iran is growing significantly and they want more success in that particular area.
Sergey Kiriyenko state energy nuclear corporation of Russia (Rosatom) said that the plant would be built according to highest safety standards. (see other article about the standard).
By building these two nuclear power plants Bushehr 1 and Bushehr 2 Iran will save 22 million barrels of oil per year.


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Following the launch of the store in Nişantaşı at the end of 2011, Istanbul's newest Swarovski boutique can be found on the city's prestigious pedestrian high street, İstiklal Caddesi. Filled with the brand's signature crystal figurines and jewellery, the store dazzles visitors from all over the world as they stroll down this popular avenue.
Glimmering necklace and earring sets in simple, elegant designs resemble hanging icicles – a refreshing sight in the hot, sticky days of summer in Istanbul. Brightly coloured brooches catch the eye, while small, sophisticated charms provide a more subtle attraction.
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Times Higher Education's World Reputation Rankings recognize the most prestigious higher-education institutions throughout the world. The appearance on the list is the UA's fourth.
Times Higher Education has recognized the University of Arizona as one of the top 100 higher-education institutions in the world, ranking it as a global leader in research, education and innovation in the 2017 edition of its annual World Reputation Rankings, released in mid-June.
"It's an honor to see the University of Arizona listed among the very best in the world, and it further confirms our reputation as a university that provides students an outstanding academic experience while being a global leader in research and innovation," said UA President Robert C. Robbins, MD.
The UA, which appears in the 91-100 range, is among 42 colleges and universities from the U.S. to claim a place on this year's list. Only the top 50 institutions receive an individual ranking.
The World Reputation Rankings are based on an invitation-only academic reputation survey that targets experienced, published scholars who offer their views on excellence in research and teaching within their disciplines and at institutions with which they are familiar.
The survey, which was carried out between January and March, received a total of 10,566 responses from 137 countries. Available in 15 languages, it uses United Nations data as a guide to ensure that the response coverage is as representative of world scholarship as possible. Surveys also are evenly spread across academic disciplines.
"It's clear from this ranking that the University of Arizona brand is strong throughout the world," said Andrew Comrie, PhD, UA provost and senior vice president for academic affairs.
The World Reputation Rankings began in 2011 as a way to measure global brand value of higher-education institutions attempting to attract students, faculty and research funding. Times Higher Education sought to reveal how academics viewed the strength of institutions' teaching and research.
This ranking comes one month after the UA announced a visionary global network to address global demand for higher education by introducing a series of "micro-campuses" that will be capable of educating more than 25,000 international students abroad.
For specifics in the 2017 World University Rankings on the University of Arizona, see:
- https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2017/reputation-ranking#!/page/3/length/25/sort_by/rank/sort_order/asc/cols/stats
- https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/university-arizona#ranking-dataset/617475
"Banner – UMC Tucson Among U.S. News 'Best Hospitals'" | Posted Aug. 8, 2017
"UA Scores High Marks From Princeton Review's Survey" | UANews, Posted July 31, 2017
"UA Named for Third Year in Row as a 'College That Pays You Back'" | Posted Feb. 1, 2017


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The Link Between Sleep Position and Sleep Quality
Posted to WebMD by Jennifer Soong
Stacey Sanner, 51, a PR consultant in Seattle and avid runner, is partial to sleeping on her right side. In her 20s, following a knee injury, she switched her primary sleep position from her stomach to her side and added a pillow between her legs. Through this process, she has learned how sleep position affects sleep quality and quality of life.
"I have never been able to sleep on my back," she says. "When I started having lower back trouble, my doctor told me, "One of the best things to do is sleep on your side with a pillow between your knees.'"
Can sleep posture affect the quality of your sleep and health? Absolutely, says Steven Park, MD, author of Sleep, Interrupted and clinical assistant professor of otolaryngology at New York Medical College in Valhalla, N.Y. Fatigue, sleep apnea, headaches, heartburn, and back pain are some of the complaints that can be aggravated by improper sleep posture and a bad night's sleep, Park says.
Finding the Right Sleep Position
Is side, stomach, or back best? And can you switch to another position if the one you favor may not be best for your health? "You're naturally going to gravitate toward a position that you feel best sleeping in," Park says. You'll also tend to choose one based on how well you're able to breathe. "The smaller the airway in your throat becomes at night, the more likely it is you're going to sleep on your stomach," he says.
If you are wondering which sleeping position is best, back sleeping is a no-no for snorers and those with sleep apnea; side sleeping is best because it helps keep your airways open. Research suggests sleeping on the left side can relieve heartburn symptoms, while right-side sleeping makes them worse. Sleeping on the left side is also recommended during pregnancy to improve circulation to the heart — good for mom and baby.
You may want to experiment with different positions, but Park advises against switching from your natural inclination unless there's a health condition that calls for it.
Sanner knows something's off if she's shifted out of her favored position during the night. "I can tell as soon as I wake up if I've had a good night's sleep," she says. "I feel rested, full of energy, and happy."


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Brandon Sanderson / Re: What are the words?« on: January 26, 2011, 03:21:15 AM »
I go along with the Radiant Ideals theory. Speaking (and believing) the Ideals is what seems to make a Knight Radiant, and I would suspect that the most important thing that can happen at this point is to bring the Radiants back, what with the world coming to an end and all. And bringing them back would only happen by speaking the Ideals.


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Well, we made it! On Friday of Easter weekend we were up bright and early and shifted our little-big boy into his new bedroom.
He keeps forgetting, and runs off to his old bedroom when it's sleep time, or to get his shoes, or some books to read! We are creatures of habit. I found myself the other day at mums house opening the cupboard under the sink for the hand towel, over and over again, just because that's where it is at my house (here)!
If you're following my to do list, there were a few simple things to do in the new bedroom prior to shifting our little-big boy in.
Namely, adding the socket and switch covers, a ten second job one night:
Then a slightly more tedious job… insulating tape around the draughty (just had to look that up, it's not drafty unless you're in the US) window. It's so draughty/drafty that it bangs in the wind even when it's shut!
But, no more:
It's a bit hard to see there, but Andre had a big roll of self adhesive foam tape in the garage, so he just cut strips and adhered them to the outside of the window frame, to create a better seal when the window is shut. We need to do this on all our windows… we go to sleep at night listening to our blinds banging against the window frames, despite the windows being closed, and it being a mildly windy night… sigh!
Enough of the small talk though, here's the first draft (ahah! Draft is the correct term here, AND in the US) of the kids bedroom. Currently only occupied by our two year old boy, he will be joined by his little sister just as soon as she is sleeping through the night and they're not likely to wake each other up.
Nailing in the picture hook for…:
The space claiming "W":
You might remember the first yarn wrapping I attempted here, which was a little on the pink side for a boy, so I made him a new one in navy. He's a navy sort of boy. Our little girl has her own version, here.
I bought him the other couple of tin soldiers as a "new bedroom present", to match the first one, from Nood, so now he has the complete set to display.
The bed corner:
And a couple more:
This simple toy is my favourite! It was a freebie from Mary's Market and on it's "right side" it has painted crosses for eyes, hence it's name – Ol' Cross Eyes. He is one of three soft toys that spend the night in bed. Anyway, I just love this photo for it's portrayal of the casualness of small children in that they are so accepting of change (While I was so meticulously preparing his new bedroom, the little one "helped" by grabbing his bed friends and a few books and scattering them on the floor, before running outside to do some "building") and also how it shows the character of our home – the old and the new, and the homely mess!
Still, much to be done in here, and it will be ever evolving as our little girl moves in to make her mark, then they grow and bed arrangements will change.
Immediate plans though are to purchase a rug, add some window treatments to soften the look of the blinds, and add some artwork to liven up the blank white space.
I'm also keeping an eye on TradeMe for an old manrobe to use in place of the functional but "no personality" shelves.


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Bruce & Patti Nashman
Bruce and Patti have been married since 1994 and are the proud parents of 3 beautiful children, Hannah, Rachel and Samantha.
Bruce was born and bred at Camp Wahanowin. Growing up in a camp family has allowed him to experience all aspects of life here — from camper, to Counsellor in Training, to Ski Staff, Unit Head, and finally, Program Director. On obtaining a Master of Science degree in Leisure Studies and Services at the University of Oregon, Bruce committed himself to continue the Nashman family tradition at Wahanowin. Since 1986, Bruce has proudly worked as a full-time Camp Director. Bruce looks forward to building on Wahanowin's legacy by providing an even more fulfilling and rewarding experience for campers and staff.
Patti is a Social Worker by profession and has worked with children and families in both community and hospital settings. She received a Bachelor of Social Work from York University and a Masters from the University of Toronto. Patti has been working as a full-time Director at Wahanowin for over 20 years and has become an invaluable resource for staff and source of comfort for campers. Much of her time is spent helping campers work through homesickness, inter-cabin dynamics, and the other issues that arise at a summer camp. She also works directly with camp doctors and health centre staff to maintain excellence in camper well-being.
Pete Thistlethwaite & Tan Robertson
Pete and Tan met at Wahanowin and have been together since 2001. They have three wonderful children, Jack, Cole and Reagan, and take great pleasure in seeing them learn, play and grow where so many children have, at Camp Wahanowin.
Pete began working at Wahanowin in 1987 after completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Waterloo. He spent time as Ski Staff and as a Unit Head before becoming Head Counsellor — a post he held for 7 years. During that period, Pete graduated from Teachers' College at Queen's University and went on to teach until 1999. He joined Wahanowin as a full-time Director in 2000. Pete has a passion for Wahanowin that is sincere and unmistakable. Just ask the thousands of campers and staff he has worked with over the last 30 years.
Tan started her career at Wahanowin later than most. After completing her second year at Western University in 1991 she spent the summer working in the camp office and was immediately hooked. Tan became the full-time Office Manager in 1994 and has been the Wahanowin Program Director and the Coordinator for the camp's off-season Outdoor Centre programs. In 1999 she became the Assistant Camp Director and Food Service Coordinator.
Elijah Geller
Elijah is no stranger to the camp community. Before starting his Wahanowin career in 2019, he was a Camp Director with both Camp Arowhon and Camp Manitou here in Ontario. He joins us full-time with 15 years of experience as a camp leader. However, he has spent the last 22 years at camp! Elijah is a dynamic and creative leader with tremendous enthusiasm and energy for camp. He will seldom be seen without a smile on his face. Elijah plays an integral role throughout the year meeting with campers and their parents to ensure a successful summer. He is a liaison between camp and our families. During the summer he works closely with our Unit Head team and offers advice and support to our campers in all aspects including conflict resolution, self-esteem, cabin-bonding, and inclusion. He is committed to helping Wahanowin campers of all ages develop and grow at camp. Camp is his passion.
Katie Maalouf – Program Director
Katie began her Wahanowin adventure in 2004 as a counsellor in BB-Bear unit. She has filled many roles since then, including Unit Head, Head Counsellor, Program Director and Director of Special Programs. Katie returns to her role as Program Director where she will be involved in organizing and managing all of the programs for aspiring Wahanowin campers (Wahano-One, Super Summer Sleepover and Green Acres trips). Katie can be found all around camp as she is always willing to lend a hand anywhere and everywhere! During the off-season, Katie is a teacher at Crestwood School.
Our Founder
Harold Nashman (1927-2011)
Harold Nashman was born in Toronto in 1927 and was a graduate of the University of Toronto and Osgoode Hall Law School. It was during his final year of law school when he and his mother, Anne "Bubby Nash" Nashman, rented Camp Hiawatha. Her expertise in food preparation and management, combined with Harold's camping experience, resulted in a successful season and the beginning of a lifelong passion for Harold.
Harold practiced law for five years, but at age 30 he took an "early retirement" to devote all of his energy to running Camp Wahanowin. Since its opening season in 1955, Wahanowin has grown in the number of campers, the size of our campsite and in the variety of programs and facilities.
Harold brought a special blend of showmanship, charisma, compassion and warmth to everything he did, and he always made those around him feel special. His passion for Wahanowin and his love of camping remained undiminished throughout his life. He often said, "being a camp director is not a job; it is a way of life." That way of life created a special place filled with wonder, friendship and memories for thousands of children.
Harold Nashman Tribute Video:
It is certainly comforting as a parent to know how well cared for and safe my child is while away from home. And it's pretty neat for me that Ella now sees Wahanowin as her home away from home – just like I did!"
– Matthew German


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Saturday 11th – Saturday 18th
Ramadan is upon us! With short work days in and unforgettable nights out, here are the shows we will be attending in between:
Featured galleries: Jodar Artistry, Nabad Gallery, Foresight32 Art Gallery, Wadi Finan Art Gallery, Jacaranda Images, the JNGFA, Karim Gallery and Darat Al Funun. If all of this is too much, you can always book an art tour with us to catch up with the latest events in town! More details below:
Nahnu – Collective Exhibition
Jodar Artistry
Ongoing through May 18th
Mixed Palette 5 – Group Exhibition
Wadi Finan Art Gallery
Ongoing through June 3rd
Collective Calligraphy Exhibition
Foresight32 Art Gallery
Ongoing through June 6th
Gardens of Eden V – Farouk Lambaz
Nabad Gallery
Ongoing through June 12th
Abstract, Figures and Happiness – Collective Exhibition
Zara Gallery
Ongoing through May 18th
Hikāyāt by Tariq Dajani
Jacaranda Images
Ongoing through May 11th
Qala 0.8900 – Group Exhibition
Darat Al Funun
Ongoing through June
Zeftland by Hani Zurob
Karim Gallery
Ongoing through May 30th
Line Group Exhibition
Darat Al Funun
Ongoing through September 26th
Open Calls
IN/OUT Open Call
The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts
Applications open through July 1, 2019


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Tourists can visit the Philippines without a visa if staying in the country for 21 days or less provided tourists have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months and a return ticket or a ticket to another destination outside the Philippines. If you wish to stay longer, you must obtain a Visa Extension either before your trip from a Philippine Consulate or Embassy or, once in the country. You may obtain it from the Bureau of Immigration.
To facilitate registrants' participation and travel, registrants may make a request for a letter of invitation to attend the Scientific Meeting from the Secretariat. Email us at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Dude, Where's My School? is an upcoming episode of Season 4 of Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn. It will premiere in late 2017 or early 2018.
Main Cast
- Lizzy Greene as Dawn Harper
- Casey Simpson as Ricky Harper
- Mace Coronel as Dicky Harper
- Aidan Gallagher as Nicky Harper
- Allison Munn as Anne Harper
- Brian Stepanek as Tom Harper
- Kyla Drew Simmons as Mae Valentine
Recurring Cast
- Theodore Barnes as Miles
- Hayden Crawford as Dooley
- Isabella Revel as Avery
Guest Stars
- Miles Elliott as Kipper
- Ariana Molkara as Sadie
- The quads might go to high school in this episode after graduating from Edgewood School in Quadshank Redemption.
- However, it was never shown if they actually ever passed Middle School as Dicky was one failed math test away from getting left back.
- This is the first episode produced in season 4.
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Les Fontenelles is an old farmhouse situated in the Dordogne department of France on the border between the departments of Dordogne and Lot et Garonne. The area is a very interesting cross between the Dordogne tourist area and some of the best rural and agricultural areas of France. The main product, of course, is wine but Perigordian cuisine comes a very close second. Duck farms are plentiful and local restaurants and markets offer some of the best produce in Europe. Couple all that with the superb climate of the region with high sunshine and daytime temperatures reaching into the upper 30°s C, (even in the middle of winter they can reach the mid 20°s C) and you have a superb location for a short break. (Mid-day on 25th December 2004 the temperature was 25° C)
Our activity breaks are offered as a separate add-on to the gite reservation. The way this works is that you choose your activity break and then book both the break and the accommodation at the same time. The cost for the accommodation is PER GITE and the cost for the activity is PER ACTIVITY. Any activity can be enjoyed by any of the party up to a maximun of 4 people.
When arranging Activity Breaks please remember that the gite is equipped with double beds.
Our Activity Breaks include collection from the airport, transport to and from the activity and transport back to meet your departing flight. These services are provided free of charge and we regret that we cannot offer any reduction for those not requiring the service.
A chance to spend a couple of days enjoying some rambling in the South West of France. The break is based in our gite for upto 4 people
The Break offers the following features:
Transport is provided for this break and we will be on-hand each morning to provide any additional local insight you may need.
Friday morning starts with your host delivering fresh croissants and pain (bread) to your gite. After breakfast we drive to the start of your first days hike. Hikes will be agreed with you the evening before and can be tailored to your own experience and stamina. With over 150 kms of interesting hiking trails in the locality and many more a short drive away, your three days of hiking can be very varied.
This break is flexible and the itinerary can be varied to your particular tastes and experience. There is also time to enjoy the gardens and swimming pool at Les Fontenelles
Please note that packed lunches are provided on this break . Evening meals can be taken in the gite, which has full cooking facilities or we will provide transport to a local restaurant There are excellent restaurants in this region offering a good quality meal comprising 3 or 4 courses for as little as 12 to 15€. The break is based at Gite Les Fontenelles which has a fully equipped kitchen.
A chance to spend a few days shopping and sightseeing in France's renowned country markets and to enjoy some excellent local fayre as well. The break is based in our gite for upto 4 people
The Break offers the following features:
All transport is provided for this break and we will be on-hand to provide any additional local insight you may need.
Friday morning starts with your host delivering fresh croissants and pain (bread) to your gite. After breakfast we drive to a tiny local farmer's market. After lunch we will go to "old Bergerac" for some excellent sightseeing and serious shopping. You'll be amazed at the diifferences between shopping at home and in the old world atmosphere of "la vieille ville". As well as regional food, France is well known for it's clothing style and there is an opportunity for some stylish shopping.
You will be taken to a local hotel for Lunch. (Lunch is not provided to give you the opportunity to make your own choices. Lunch for the French is a serious affair and whilst it is common for 4 courses to last over two hours, menus can be found for around 12 to 15€ sometimes including wine and coffee.
Saturday morning we take a trip to Villereal, some 15 kms away to visit the town market. Villereal is a 12th Century Bastide town and there will be time for both market shopping and sightseeing. Of particular interest in Villereal are the 12th Century covered market hall, which is the home of today's market and the church.
Sunday. Another day , another market. This time it's the turn of Issigeac to host us at their Sunday morning market. Issigeac is a beautiful Medieval city and there will be lots of time for both sightseeing and shopping.
Monday and we take a change from markets and concentrate on what the region is famous for. We will visit a local vineyard for a tasting.
This break is flexible and visits and the itinerary can be varied to your particular tastes. There is also time to enjoy the gardens and swimming pool at Les Fontenelles
Please note that no meals are provided on this break. Where the itinerary includes a restaurant, you will be free to choose anything on the menu but all restaurants featured will offer a good quality meal comprising 3 or 4 courses for around 12 to 15€ at lunch times and slightly more in the evenings. The break is based at Gite Les Fontenelles which is fully equipped with a kitchen.
Spend a long weekend discovering some of the mysteries of wine making in one of France's best wine regions. We will arrange various tastings in vinyards in a variety of different appelations.
This Activity Break will include the following features:
We will be happy to arrange any activity you would like providing we can find the resources. Just email us with your request and we will come back to you with a proposal and a price. There is no further obligation on your part and you are free to accept or decline our offer.
This Activity Break will include the following features:
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Thanks to National Oyster on the Half Shell Day on Sunday, March 31, there's an excuse to throw back some briny bivalves. The Boathouse is celebrating with $1 raw oysters all day at all locations. (Photo by Eileen Mellon)
Elbys Tickets
Tickets to the eighth annual Elbys have officially rolled out for sale! We're heading west on Sunday, April 28, for an evening celebrating RVADine's libation leaders, rising chefs, food trucks, restaurant of the year and more. Hardywood West Creek will host the festivities, themed "Reading the Future of Food" and benefiting Tricycle Gardens. Tickets are $55 (plus a $5 processing fee), and attendees will have the option to travel to the event via a chartered coach bus (only available at time of purchase, through April 11 only) or use a special Lyft promo code. (Richmond magazine)
Get Gnarly With It
Vegan and gluten-free may sound like a double dose of restrictions, but Kayla Serene of Gnarly Girls Baking Co. is breaking misconceptions, one Gnarly Tart at a time. The lifelong vegetarian and ex-Sub Rosa pastry chef is well-acquainted with plant-based cooking (the focus of our latest issue of Dine, heading to newsstands now), and with flavors like mango mimosa and lemon-lavender, you'll want to ditch Kellogg's Pop-tarts to get gnarly at her next pastry pop-up, Saturday, March 30, at The Butterbean. (Richmond magazine)
Ducks in a Row
The Shaved Duck in Midlothian has been open for about a year and a half, but with a fresh face in the kitchen, we decided to pay the Westchester Commons bistro a visit. With previous stints at Can Can and Amour Wine Bistro, Chef Patrick Wrenn brings brasserie flair to the duck-heavy menu — check out the confit — while Pastry Chef Chelsea Mitt gives each meal a sweet finish. (Richmond magazine)
Beasley of Brunch
General Manager and Beverage Director Jaclyn Beasley of Brunch is a culinary tour de force. The 31-year-old has worn all the industry hats between front and back of house, and her chef game is as strong as her bar skills. The Harley rider and former "Chopped" contestant is bringing the cool factor, all while elevating the craft cocktail scene at Rueger Restaurant Group's newest outpost. (Richmond magazine)
Sammy, Is That You?
Breakfast. A meal sometimes overlooked in the midst of the morning grind or passed over for the comforts of bed. Writer Genevelyn Steele gives a shout-out to five indulgent breakfast sandwiches worthy of a morning holla, including a colossal club at Moore Street Cafe in Scott's Addition and a buttery doughnut melt at Hot Diggity Donuts in Manchester. (Richmond magazine)
A Community Connection
In honor of Women's History Month, we've highlighted a handful of community-driven women restaurant owners in RVA who are advocating for a cause beyond the business. In Church Hill at the corner of 29th and R streets lies Soul n' Vinegar, where owner Michelle Parrish strives to dish out meals that are both affordable and approachable. The New England native makes a bangin' pimento cheese, is awaiting EBT approval at her eatery and works to feed her neighbors in an area deemed a food desert. (Richmond magazine)
Limitless Libations
I can't help but hum Sublime when thinking of Garden Grove Brewing & Urban Winery, and just like the band that blends genres to create an original sound, Carytown's first brewery diverges from the ordinary. Don't expect to hop aboard the hazy IPA train or find Oreos in the brews at GG; they focus on weirdly sensational sips ranging from wine to cider, beer, honey wine and creative hybrids. (Richmond magazine)
Get Crunchy
If you're like Fruitfinity Granola founder Shannon Ovadia, you're all about the crunch. Tired of reaching for granola in an effort to be healthy and checking the nutrition facts only to find sugar-packed clusters, Ovadia decided to make her own. Available at Ellwood Thompson's and local farmers markets, the organic snacks just say no to sugar and additives. (Richmond magazine)
A Dodgy Conclusion
On Sunday, March 24, 18 teams from the dining community channeled their inner Ben Stillers (no, literally, they strutted onto the court to hand-selected songs and rocked custom uniforms) during the first-ever Autumn Olive Farms On the Fly Dodgeball Tournament, which raised over $7,000 for the Holli Fund. Smack-talking commenced, competition was cutthroat, and guests crushed Cobra Burgers and brews from The Veil, all for the sake of charity. Speaking of The Veil, they took home the Stanley Cup-esque champion's trophy, and the Perch team rocked coconut bikini tops and luau skirts to be awarded Best Costume. (Richmond magazine)
The Veil Brewing Co. won the first-ever Autumn Olive Farms On the Fly Dodgeball Tournament benefiting the Holli Fund. (Photo by Eileen Mellon)
It was a busy week for area bartenders, who showed up to rep the River City in two separate competitions. On Monday, two bartenders from Brenner Pass, Rachel Boxley and Elby nominee and Fire, Flour & Fork Dabney Cup winner Shannon Hood participated in Speed Rack, a women-led cocktail competition and charity event to raise money for breast cancer held in Washington, D.C. Hood hustled hard, losing by a mere tenth of a second, but won the wild card vote, determined by public polling. She will head to Chicago for the national competition in early May, making her the first Richmond bartender to compete. On Monday, Perch hosted the 2019 Woodford Reserve Regional Competition, where Sophia Kim from Saison advanced and will now head to Louisville for the semifinals at the end of April.
Congratulations to Three Crosses Distilling, a Powhatan-based husband-and-wife distillery not even a year old, recently awarded a bronze medal in the Vodka - Residual Base Character category during the Craft Spirits Awards for its Black Chevron Vodka. (News release)
An Israeli restaurant chain, Burgerim, known for miniature-sized patties ranging from traditional beef to falafel, is heading to Short Pump where they will make their Richmond debut. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Richmond Restaurant Week announced the participating restaurants for its spring 2019 edition, April 22-28, with three-course prix-fixe meals for $29.19, $4.19 of which goes to Feed More. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Oh, Blue Bell. We sought you out for cool, creamy comfort, and after getting us hooked you left us high and dry in 2015. Now, after three years without the jumbo-sized golden tubs of ice cream, they've returned to local freezer aisles. (CBS 6)
RVA Love
Our very own writer Stephanie Ganz has landed in the pages of national publication Bon Appetit. In the April issue on newsstands now, Ganz offers the inside scoop on our charming city, declaring Alewife, Pomona, Africanne on Main and Proper Pie Co., among others, vital stops on the Richmond gastronomic bucket list.
Richmond's Fire, Flour & Fork, the annual four-day food extravaganza, beat out festival veterans and heavyweights including Charleston Wine + Food and Taste of Chicago to land in the top three for USA Today's Best General Food Festival. Over five years the event has boasted an all-star lineup of chefs, journalists, purveyors and restaurateurs from across the country for a thought-provoking exploration of food and the history, politics and community that surround it. Congrats!
Upcoming Events
- Shine Launch Party, Studio Two Three (March 29): Meet the female duo behind one of the area's newest organic farms.
- Four-Year Anniversary, Black Heath Meadery (March 29-31): Richmond's first meadery celebrates with releases including a bourbon barrel-aged sour cherry with vanilla.
- Cultural Crawl RVA, various locations (March 30): Hop around Jackson Ward and downtown restaurants and bars during the daylong exploratory event highlighting art, featuring specials, live music and more.
- Ice Cream Pop-up, Union Market (March 30): Spotty Dog Ice Cream Co. returns to dish out new flavors and crowd favorites.
- Girl Scout Cookie & Beer Pairing, Strangeways Brewing (March 31): Playful pairings like the Sleeps With Angles Chocolate Stout and Thin Mints to satisfy your snack and suds cravings
- Five-Year Anniversary, Foo Dog (March 31): Ring in five years in the Fan with brews, food specials, an all-day happy hour and DJ Billy Crystal Fingers.
- Surf's Up, The Jasper (April 1): Debut of the spring menu with coastal-themed cocktails, Hawaiian 'za and Spam musubi
- Real Local RVA's April Meeting, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (April 1): Discussion of "Local Foods, Climate Change and the Green New Deal" with a special guest speaker
- Rosé Season Kickoff Event, Richmond Wine Station (April 2): Eight rosé taps along with complimentary tastings
- Pottery Night With Full Pocket Farm, Vasen Brewing (April 3): An interactive pottery class made better with beer
- Grand Opening of the New Food Truck, Happy Empanada (April 4): Rolling out a new truck at their brick-and-mortar location; the first 100 guests get a free empanada with purchase.
In Other Food News …
- This crossed my Facebook feed recently, and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it since. As an avid bagel fan (no, seriously, a top food group for me), I was disturbed, my feathers were ruffled, and I couldn't believe the irreverent defiance — bagels being sliced like bread. Not on my watch, friends. It seems I am not alone in finding this so outrageous. (Mashable)


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Stronger, tougher, smarter. The HAF111L's exclusive HME Ahrens-Fox four-section, steel ladder features integrated technologies and systems to enhance functionality and safety.
- HME patent-pending, LED rung-alignment technology - integrated LED rung indicators to offer safe, positive deployment. Glow-grips on ladder rungs also enhance firefighter safety and security in compromised light conditions.
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Featuring proprietary, patent-pending HME construction and design, the HME HAF51T 51-ft Tower features a 23-ft boom with a 3,000-pound recovery winch, steel base, steel telescopic boom construction with an integrated cab tilt and ladder emergency back-up system. Mounted on a compact and agile HME SFO® cab and chassis with an overall length of just 28-ft, and turn radius of 24-ft, the HME HAF51T 51-ft Tower is the industry's new benchmark for a rapid attack and rescue tower performance.
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- KA was an economy model offered by Lincoln during the Depression.
- It had vacuum boosted brakes, free-wheeling transmission and thermostatically controlled radiator shutters.
Lincoln introduced its first Model K cars in 1931 and followed them in 1932 with a Series KA and KB. The KB was a typical luxury Lincoln, big and powerful. In the KA, for the first time, Lincoln produced an "economy" model, smaller in size and horsepower. Although the Depression brought on heavy competition in the luxury-class market, the KA was offered as a gesture to the hard times.
Technically, the KA was anything but "economy." The brakes were vacuum boosted, the transmission provided free-wheeling in all three forward speeds and the radiator shutters were thermostatically controlled. 1932 was the last production year for the Lincoln V-8; after eleven years the engine wasn't as smooth as its eight-cylinder contemporaries.
Lincoln KA bodies were primarily production versions, by both Lincoln and Murray, and were more simply furnished and designed than the KB models. Only 921 five-passenger KA sedans were manufactured, but this was a third more than all five-passenger KB sedans produced. Luxury for less wasn't such a bad idea after all.
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North Greenville baseball continues to rise through the ranks regionally and nationally. Coming off yet another strong week, the Crusaders are now ranked 26th in the nation according to the latest Collegiate Baseball Division II Poll. With an overall record of 20-5, NGU is the first Divison II team in the nation to win 20 games.
Additionally, North Greenville is currently ranked 6th in the latest National College Baseball Writers Association Southeast Region Poll. The Crusaders will have plenty of opportunies to improve that ranking. Upcoming opponents currently ranked in the region include Francis Marion, USC Aiken, and Catawba.
The Crusaders will begin the week with quite a challenge as they will take one last trip to Lexington, SC on Tuesday to take on Division I opponent Charleston Southern. First pitch is scheduled for 6:00 PM.


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Sex is fun, sure… But it's also incredibly awkward sometimes. It's just a fact that most sexually active adults have story from the bedroom that makes them cringe when they think about it, but luckily, we're all in it together.
Seriously—if you are ever feeling like something you did in bed is bad, just give these stories a read. It could be much worse.
1. She farted as I was about to cum. ON PURPOSE. (kingeryck)
2. 22, in college, girl from a Poli Sci class and I head back to her place after a night of drinking. She told me at the bar she was renting the place and had a couple of roomies, so we needed to be quiet. Things progress the way god intended, and we're going at it pretty loudly doggystyle.
Suddenly, door opens and lights come on. The way the room is situated, we are facing the door, and it is an older man in pajamas. She then, of course, yells out "dad!" and then abruptly turns her entire body, simultaneously twisting my d**k and bending it as it is unceremoniously removed. She also is nice enough to thrust her other knee directly into the meaty part of my thigh, giving me a solid dead leg. I go to get off the other side of the bed, but that is the dead leg and instead of getting up I jettison myself face first into the wall.As I am trying to gather myself I just hear this man laughing uncontrollably. He tells me to just take my time getting dressed and get out.
TL;DR: Doggystyle, dad walks in, d**k twist and bend, kick, faceplant (epiphany99)
3. I once had a girl start screaming, and as my bravado increased and my ego started to soar, I started to say stupid s**t like, "yeah, baby. Take that D". She responded with a "Get the f**k off me you idiot, I have a cramp in my thigh". (SluggoVonPunch)
4. Wife was riding me once and really liked her a** slapped. So I spanked her, not hard enough evidently. She moaned and begged me to spank her a** harder, (she's such a naughty girl) so I reached back with an open hand, as far as my arm would reach, delivered a slightly off based trajectory and slapped myself right in the balls… no words can describe the amount of agony. (DucknutZ)
5. Drunken sex with my now ex-boyfriend. I was on top and for some odd reason he decided to start tickling me. I asked him to stop… fearing the inevitable. He did not and I pissed all over him. ([deleteduser])
6. I turned around, and my best friend was smoking a cigarette, sitting cross legged, and just whispered, "No, Continue." ([deleteduser])
7. Back in the day, my wife and I were going at it, with me on my back and her next to me with her hand on my junk as we were kissing. Suddenly PAIN! Our cat had unknowingly jumped up onto our bed and had attacked my flailing erection with tooth and nail. Scratches resulted, and considerable pain ensued, but the sheer ridiculousness of what happened at least made me laugh through the pain. (samsonate)
8. Trying to give a blow job to my first real boyfriend when I was about 14, he didn't warn me when he was going to come and it went up my nose. Had to try to make myself sneeze to get all of the jizz out of my nostril. (SuburbanBuddha)
9. So this has actually happened to me a few times…About to go down on a girl, and by doing so slowly as I move past her naval, she moves upwards fast and gives me a nosebleed. Kinda kills the mood. (pacoliketaco)
10. I was having sex with my then bf on the floor, good-old missionary style. We're into it, everything's going well until he bumps the desk next to us and knocks a large snake-shaped brass candle holder straight onto my face. I split my gum wide open and get one hell of a bruise that I had to try and explain to my parents who I was living with at the time. (prink811)
11. I played around with my now ex, we shaved each others' parts, and generally had pretty good sex that night. The shaving caused me irritation, which caused other irritations, which led to condition called vulvar vestibulitis where the entrance of my vag burned like fire or felt like razor blades scraping across it.That lasted for three years until I had surgery to take out a chunk of tissue. That was a pretty bad tale of woe. (Punky_Grifter)
12. Boy dislocates his arm while having sex with me. He had to go to the ER. (Poopkitten)
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On July 11, 2017, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore's Jennifer Rosner partnered with Department of Fair Employment and Housing ("DFEH") Assistant Chief Counsel Paula Pearlman to present a seminar on "How to Avoid Claims of Disability Discrimination: The Road to Reasonable Accommodation." This seminar focused on navigating the challenges of addressing an employee's disability when it intersects with performance issues and/or conduct that normally results in discipline. This is an especially tricky area of the law full of pitfalls, where employers easily and sometimes unknowingly create liability. Throughout the seminar, Ms. Pearlman shared unique and valuable insight regarding cases that the DFEH recently prosecuted, reinforcing the following key lessons for addressing accommodations and the interactive process:
Recognize Triggers to Engage in the Interactive Process
Under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act ("FEHA"), an employer has a duty to engage in the interactive process once the need for an accommodation arises either by the employee's request or by the employer's knowledge of the employee's disability. As a result, employers must recognize when this duty is triggered since employees often do not directly state they need an accommodation.
Triggers come in many forms, but some of the key triggers that should prompt further analysis by the employer to determine when to initiate the interactive process are:
Follow Through and Engage in the Interactive Process
Once an employer identifies that an employee may have a disability, it is equally important that the employer follow through and engage in the interactive process with the employee to determine what, if any, reasonable accommodations the employee may need and that the employer can provide. Inaction by the employer is the easiest way to create liability for a claim of disability discrimination.
The interactive process allows the employer and employee to exchange information to identify potential accommodations based on the employee's functional limitations. Employers are encouraged to remain flexible during this process and to think of creative accommodation solutions. While both the employee and employer may suggest potential accommodations, it is ultimately the employer's responsibility to determine what accommodations it will provide. Employers should be wary of blanket practices of denying certain types of accommodation requests and assess the reasonableness of an accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Also key to a successful interactive process is for both the employer and employee to maintain open lines of communication. Employers should document every interactive process meeting and send a written summary of the meeting to the employee, including any determinations that the employer made regarding accommodations it will provide. Employers should also consider explaining why any accommodations that were discussed are not reasonable, or would create an undue hardship on the employer. Written documentation will not only help to avoid any misunderstanding of what accommodations are being provided, but also create a record in case there is a future dispute regarding the accommodations considered.
It is also important for employers to remember that communication over accommodations does not end once the employer initially implements the reasonable accommodations. Additional communication between employer and employee may be required to ensure that the accommodations are effective, and if not, engage in further interactive process to fine-tune the accommodations or discuss additional or alternative accommodations. Also any changes in the employee's medical condition may require additional interactive process meetings to determine whether any changes to existing accommodations may be required.
By keeping these important lessons in mind, employers will be able to more effectively identify when to initiate the interactive process and address accommodation issues, which will in turn help the employer avoid claims of disability discrimination.


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Color E-6, C-41, and B&W Film Processing by Mail
Mail your E-6 slides, C-41 color negatives, and black and white negative film to us to be developed and scanned. We handle all film development, scanning, and printing in house in our darkroom and do not send film out to be handled by a third party.
Step 1 – Start Your Order Online
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E-6, C-41, and B&W Film develop and straight scan with no post processing. 35mm, 120 roll supported. Free film return by mail.
Prefer to Download the Order Form Instead?
If you prefer to do it the old fashioned way or want more advanced control over the process, you can also download our order form here, print it out and send it in with your film.
Step 2 – Mail Your Film to Us
If you paid online, just drop your film into a padded mailer and mail it to:
Simple Photography Services
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1390 N. McDowell Blvd. Ste. G, PMB274
Petaluma, CA. 94954
If you didn't pay online or want custom film development, then download our order form here, print it out and send it in with your film. If you already paid online, just indicate so on the order form. You can pay via credit/debit card, PayPal, or Square Invoice via the downloadable order form.
If you are in the Bay Area, you can generally drop film off to be processed at the lab if you call ahead to make sure somebody will be there. Since we also do portraits and headshots, we may not always be available, but call ahead of time and within reason, as long as we know you're coming, you can drop film off.
Step 3 – Have Any Questions?
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Technical Information
Please check the list of film tech pages here for exposure guidance and technical information about each film that we've reviewed. If you have questions, just ask.
Film Scan Technical Information
Scan Types
We offer straight scans, basic scans, and premium scans. The only difference between the scans is the amount of post processing we do to them. The straight scan is exactly that, no other post processing is done. The basic scan includes a basic spotting of dust at a reasonable enlargement level, and exposure/WB adjustment. The premium scan includes spotting all the visible dust at 1:1 enlargement in addition to everything you get with the basic scan.
All roll films are scanned at the same resolution. Our film scanner has a 6000×4000 pixel native sensor, so all film is digitized and delivered to you at that source resolution.
File Format
We deliver Adobe DNG files of your scanned roll film. Imagine that! A digital negative of your film negative. If you're an Adobe Lightroom user, just add the scanned DNG files directly into your catalog and have the full power of Lightroom's Develop Module at your fingertips to do as much or as little post processing as you desire. For a hybrid workflow, it's the best of both worlds. If you don't use Lightroom and none of your software supports reading Adobe DNG files, we can also provide your scans as TIFF files, or optionally, jpeg files.
The Adobe DNG files contain a positive image of your negative film in 16 bit floating point scene referred linear light space. Basically, the highest supported sample precision you can get. Your software will need to support at least the DNG 1.4 spec. Most recent versions of Lightroom do so with no issues.
We linearize the film's characteristic curve via a variety of well known contrast indexes and can scan film in and get it linearized over a pretty wide range of emulsion contrast levels. The software tool that we use to do this linearization/color space transformation is called Simple Image Tools, and is custom developed specifically for scanning in and digitizing film. Most images run through this tool are tagged with the tag "simple_image_tools" so you can search most image sharing sites for that tag to see output from the tool. It's really good and I'm constantly working to improve it, as I use it for all of my own images. See images on Flickr that were generated with this tool. You can also check out the film tech sheets section, as I make sample DNG files available for most of the films listed there.
At some point, I may release this tool for usage by others, however, since it's currently actively being revised and improved upon over time, for now, the only way to get scanned images with this tool, is via Simple Film Lab. The upside to this workflow is that it actually doesn't matter what scanner you use as long as you can get raw untouched sample data from the scanner. All images are conformed from the raw scanner sample data to the ProPhoto color space that is native to the Adobe Digital Negative specification via a generated profile for that film/scanner combination.
Scan Delivery
Straight and basic scans are delivered via a link to download the files to the email address for your account.
Film Delivery
After scanning, your developed film is cut and sleeved in printfile film sleeves then returned to you via the shipping options selected at checkout. We use stiff cardboard photo mailing sleeves for delivery, or a flat box for large processing orders.
Turn Around Time
This can vary a lot depending on how busy we are, however, normal times are 5 business days from the time we confirm receipt of your film for delivery of your scans for most orders. If you send in a large number of rolls at one time, it may take longer.
Limit of Liability
Even though we take every precaution and treat your film as if it is our film, Simple Photography Services (and Simple Film Lab) is not legally liable for anything that happens to your film while it is in our possession. Yes, we recognize that this sucks, however this policy is standard business practice. With that being said, we are customer service oriented, so even though accidents can happen because nobody is perfect, we'll do what we can to make things right if that ever happens. Hopefully it never does.
Processing Old/Out of Date Film
We do accept old and out of date film to develop and scan (except Kodachrome) as long as we can handle the film format, however, no promises or guarantee can be made as to how the film will come out because old and out of date film tends to have color casts and such happen due to age and storage/keeping conditions before processing. We'll make reasonable efforts to deliver usable images, however, depending on the age of the film and the deterioration of the color, we may not be able to do much to make it look normal.


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Crap. I was tagged by Toast.
Do you do most of your blogging at home, at work, or at some third space? (A coffee shop, perhaps, or a library. Or a genial tavern.) Mostly at work. That's when I'm most able to quickly pop out and write something up. I've posted some at home, but find myself away from the computer more there.
Desktop or laptop? At work, my desktop. At home, one of my laptops.
Mac, Windows, or other? Windows Server 2003 at work. Windows XP service pack 2 at home.
Is your weblog a solo effort or a group blog? Just me. Not much of an effort, either. It's still in the larval stage. Not even sure what I'm trying to do here.
Do you allow comments? Sure. A few people have even left them.
Do you allow trackbacks? I'm not even sure what they are.
Do you have a blogroll? Kind of. I have links to Toast and my buddy Manuel's music blog.
What's your platform - Blogger, Movable Type, WordPress, TypePad, ExpressionEngine, Squarespace, Drupal... Blogger. Is Very Nice. Wa wa we-wa
Have you given serious thought to switching platforms; if so, why? Nah. I do this for fun. No reason to go too crazy about it.
Who's your webhost? Blogger
Happy with your host, or looking for a change? Is Very Nice.
If GenericBigMediaConcern.Com offered you boxes of cash to have your blog incorporated into their online presence (ala Greenwald at Salon or Sullivan at The Atlantic), would you do it? Yeah, absolutely. Why not? In fact, if I could have one gig, it would be a fantasy sports blogger/commentator like Eric Karabell at ESPN. I wouldn't even have to move.
Tag... Manny, aka a man who knows music, especially the kind I like well enough that he'll say "just trust me, buy it" and I do and he's right.