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CMYK printing is the standard in the printing industry. CMY covers most light color ranges while K gives it the ability to create darker deep colors. CMYK color has a wider range of colors though is limited compared to the RGB color profile. RGB is used across electronic devices, emitting red, green and blue light to create other colors. Unfortunately, CMYK color and RGB color do not translate well.
What is CMYK?
CMYK Definition: CMYK stands for cyan, magenta, yellow and black and is the color profile used in print.
- C = Cyan
- M = Magenta
- Y = Yellow
- K = Black
CMYK color is created using a subtractive process. This means that each additional color means more light is removed to create it. When C, M, and Y are combined, you will not achieve pure back, but rather a dark brown color. K is used to completely remove the light from the printed picture, which the eye sees as black.
CMYK black + white
When you have 100% of all colors (C 100%, M 100%, Y 100%, and K 100%) it creates solid black. In contrast, when you have 0% of all colors (C 0%, M 0%, 0%, Y, and 0% K), everything is subtracted and your print will come out completely blank.
It is possible to create black and white colors by just using K, but if you are looking for more vibrant tones or shades of grey, you'll achieve better results using all four color elements. For example, what is referred to as "rich black" uses C 50%, M 50%, Y 50%, and K 100%.
This concept is true for all colors. If only one of the four possible primary colors is used (for example 60% C, 0% M, 0%, Y, and 0% K) the underlying material tends to shine through.
It is important to use CMYK when creating a design for print to ensure your desired colors translate correctly from the computer to the printed product.
CMYK vs RGB
Have you ever received a print and upon inspection realized some of the colors were not what you were expecting? You're not crazy! It can happen if you don't pay attention to which color profile you are using when you design. Your colors look different on screen than in print because printing uses the CMYK color profile while computers display RGB color values.
What is RGB?
RGB stands for red, green, and blue. Red, green and blue are the primary colors from which all other colors and shades come.
- R = Red
- G = Green
- B = Blue
RGB uses an additive property to create colors by combining the primary colors in varying degrees to create different colors. When all three colors are combined to their full extent, the result is white, as opposed to the black you achieve with CMYK. Combining all three colors to their lowest extent will result in black. RBG color models are most often used in electronic devices as the screens tend to be darker. Combining red, green and blue light produces lighter colors, working in contrast to the dark screens.
What is the Difference between CMYK and RGB
CMYK and RBG color profiles render differently depending on which medium they are being used for. RGB is best used for digital purposes because of the makeup of a digital monitor. A digital monitor is composed of tiny pixels, which are comprised of three light units, red, green and blue. When applying the RGB values to these pixels, you are setting the luminosity for each of the light units in the pixel, determining the color of it. CMYK color is best for printing because the color white is already provided (as the piece of white paper.) The white acts as a base, while values of C, M, and Y are added creating different colors and shades. The more you add, the darker the colors get.
When using CMYK there are fewer color possibilities. CMYK has a numerical range of 4×100 whereas RGB is 3×256. Therefore you can't reproduce many of the vibrant colors of RGB color space with CMYK.
Below is an example of a photo originally produced in RGB converted to CMYK as displayed on a computer monitor. The colors appear much more vibrant in RGB mode.
The Exception to the Rule
Creating designs for print in CMYK is probably the #1 print design rule! That being said, there is an exception to the rule: DTG Printing.
DTG stands for Direct to Garment and is a form of apparel printing. Here at Printi, this is how we print our T-shirts, Tank Tops, and Sweatshirts.
Most printers, including ourselves, will require you submit your files as a PDF in RGB. This is because DTG printers often have a bunch of extra inks other than Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black. They also have halftones like light cyan, light magenta, orange or violet.
How to Convert RGB to CMYK before beginning design
How to convert to CMYK in Photoshop
Step 1: Open a New File
Open Photoshop and go to Menu > File > New. A New Document window will open where you will define the settings for your file before starting your design. Choose the Print option in the banner menu and define a Document Name to the right underneath Preset Details.
Step 2: Set the Color Mode to CMYK
Select CMYK in the Color Mode drop-down menu.
How to convert to CMYK in Illustrator
Step 1: Open a New File
Open Illustrator and go to Menu> File> New. A New Document window will open where you will define the settings for your file before starting your design. Choose the Print option in the Banner Menu and define a Document Name to the right underneath Preset Details.
Step 2: Set the Color Mode to CMYK
Under Advanced Options, make sure the Color Mode option is set to CMYK.
How to convert to CMYK in InDesign
Step 1: Open a New File
Open InDesign and go to Top Menu>File>New>Document. A New Document window will open where you will define the settings for your file before starting your design. Choose the Print option in the banner menu and define a Document Name to the right underneath Preset Details.
InDesign will use CMYK by default.
To check your elements and ensure they are in CMYK mode, follow these steps.
Step 1: Open your document.
Click the "Selection Tool."
Step 2: Click the "Window" menu.
Make sure there is a check mark beside "Color." If there is not, click "Color" and the "Color Panel" will open.
Step 3: Check the "Color Panel" attributes.
Look at the Color panel. The attributes will tell you if the color is in CMYK, such as "C=100 Y=100 M=100 K=100," for example. If the attributes look like this: "R=57 G=46 B=122," then the document is in RGB, not CMYK.
How to Convert RGB to CMYK after beginning design
It is very important to make sure that you start designing in CMYK from the beginning. While there is a way to convert the color mode after the fact, it will adjust the colors slightly since color profiles do not contain the same exact colors. Below is how to easily switch to CMYK mode in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
How to convert to CMYK in Photoshop
Step 1: Convert to CMYK.
To convert your file into CMYK color mode go to Top Menu > Image > Mode > CMYK Color.
Step 2: Respond to First Warning Message.
When changing the color mode of a project, it's likely that a few warnings will pop up. If there are 'Smart Objects' in your document, the first warning informs you that changing color mode will cause changes in appearance, and asks if you want to rasterize Smart Objects. Click on 'Do Not Rasterize'.
Step 3: Respond to Second Warning Message.
The second warning will inform you that changing the color mode may discard some adjustment layers. In response to this notice, you must click 'Merge', because this will keep the appearance of your document the same.
Note: If you click 'Don't Merge', you may see a change in file appearance.
Step 4: Respond to Third Warning Message.
The third notice will tell you which color profile the CMYK will apply to. Click OK because the software already conforms to this default automatically.
Photoshop is typically set to RGB Color by default so it is important to double check when you begin working on a project you intend to print.
How to convert to CMYK in Illustrator
When creating a "New Document" in Illustrator you'll want to make sure that you are designing in "Print" mode and not "Web". By selecting "Print" you will automatically be working with the CMYK color profile. If you have started your design but did not convert to CMYK it is an easy fix.
Step 1: Go to Document Color Mode.
Go to Top Menu> File> Document Color Mode> CMYK Color.
How to convert to CMYK in InDesign
Step 1: Open Document Setup.
Go to Top Menu > File > Document Setup.
Step 2: Set Intent to Print.
A second window will open where you can edit some features of the document. In the 'Intent' field choose 'Print' option. Selecting this option will automatically allow you to work in CMYK.
Resources to help convert between color modes.
Here are some articles explaining how to convert to CMYK in each Adobe Suite design tool:
How to Match CMYK to Pantone
How to convert from CMYK to Pantone in Illustrator
Step 1: Select the object you want to convert.
Step 2: Open "Recolor Artwork."
Select Edit > Edit Colors > Recolor Artwork.
Click to open the Limits the color group to colors in a swatch library menu.
Step 3: Choose the desired Pantone Color book and click "OK."
Step 4: The new Pantone swatches generated from the selected artwork are assigned to the artwork, and appear in the Swatches panel.
CMYK Color Chart
Listed below are commonly used CMYK colors and their corresponding CMYK color codes.
"Shiny" CMYK Colors
Gold CMYK C 0% M 14% Y 70% K 15%
Silver CMYK C 0% M 0% Y 0% K 25%
Bronze CMYK C 0% M 38% Y 76% K 20%
Copper CMYK C 0% M 38% Y 72% K 28%
Rose Gold CMYK C 0% M 40% Y 34% K 28%
Neutral CMYK Colors
Brown CMYK C 0% M 34% Y 67% K 60%
Tan CMYK C 0% M 14% Y 33% K 18%
Grey CMYK C 0% M 0% Y 0% K 48%
Cream CMYK C 0% M 1% Y 18% K 0%
Ivory CMYK C 0% M 0% Y 6% K 0%
Beige CMYK C 0% M 0% Y 10% K 4%
Basic CMYK Black
Rich Black CMYK C 50% M 50% Y 50% K 100%
True Black CMYK C 0% M 0% Y 0% K 100%
There are a variety of other CMYK shades of black including flat black, registration black, cool black, designer black, golden black, and warm black.
Read more about CMYK Black: A Designer's Guide to Working with CMYK Black
Popular CMYK Red
Red CMYK C 0% M 84% Y 80% K 19%
Burgundy CMYK C 0% M 100% Y 75% K 50%
Hot Pink CMYK C 0% M 59% Y 29% K 0%
Coral CMYK C 0% M 47% Y 51% K 3%
CMYK Orange & Yellow
Orange CMYK C 0% M 69% Y 100% K 0%
Neon Orange CMYK C 0% M 49% Y 100% K 0%
Yellow CMYK C 0% M 0% Y 100% K 0%
Shades of CMYK Green
Green CMYK C 100% M 0% Y 100% K 0%
Forest Green CMYK C 76% M 0% Y 76% K 45%
Hunter Green CMYK C 44% M 0% Y 37% K 63%
Kelly Green CMYK C 59% M 0% Y 88% K 27%
Neon Green CMYK C 79% M 0% Y 92% K 0%
Mint Green CMYK C 29% M 0% Y 13% K 6%
The CMYK Blue's
Blue CMYK C 100% M 100% Y 0% K 0%
Royal Blue CMYK C 71% M 53% Y 0% K 12%
Navy Blue CMYK C 100% M 100% Y 10% K 50%
Teal CMYK C 60% M 14% Y 0% K 47%
Cobalt Blue CMYK C 100% M 58% Y 0% K 33%
Popular CMYK Purple
Purple CMYK C 29% M 52% Y 0% K 34%
Lavender CMYK C 18% M 32% Y 0% K 29%
Resources for More CMYK Color Codes
CMYK Color Codes
CMYK Color Chart


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When you get braces on your teeth for your orthodontic treatment, your life won't change — much. But some things will indeed be different. You may have to make small sacrifices and change your habits or behavior in minor ways.
Here's an overview of what life with braces is like. Most of the following applies to people wearing traditional braces (braces with brackets and wires) and not to Invisalign patients, but Invisalign requires some getting used to, too.
Occasional Soreness and Irritation
Your mouth may feel a little sore when you first get braces and after the times you get your braces tightened or adjusted. This soreness is normal and typically goes away after a few days. If you find the soreness hard to take, you can use a pain reliever. Follow the dosage instructions on the bottle. Applying an ice pack or even drinking a glass of ice water can help relieve symptoms.
After your braces are first put on, you may also find that the brackets and wires are irritating the insides of your mouth. Your mouth will eventually adjust to having these foreign objects around, and this problem should go away. In the meantime, use dental wax to provide a buffer between your braces and your cheeks and the insides of your lips. We can supply you with some wax here at the office.
One thing that's not normal is if a bracket pops off or a wire comes loose. Use your dental wax to temper any poking parts and call our office immediately so we can get you in for an appointment and fix you up.
An Adjusted Diet
When you have braces, there are two sorts of foods you should avoid eating: crunchy foods and sticky foods.
The problem with crunchy foods like apples and pretzels is they can loosen your brackets or even make them pop off. For the same reason, you also need to be careful working your jaws too strenuously with dense, chewy foods such as hard rolls and bagels. If you do find yourself unable to resist eating something crunchy or chewy, cut the food into small bites first. You may also find ways to soften things up. Boil or steam carrots. Cut corn kernels off the cob.
And the issue with sticky foods like caramel or gummy bears, is they can get stuck in your braces. The residue is difficult to remove with normal oral care, and you won't want the stickiness wedged in your braces indefinitely. This can cause big problems with tooth decay later on!
Allow for more time to clean teeth
Taking care of your teeth with braces is undeniably a little more involved than when you don't have braces. Your oral health care routines will become a little longer and require a few more steps. Check out our page on brushing and flossing with braces to learn some tips.
Protect your mouth when playing sports
If you're the athletic type, you need to be careful to avoid receiving an impact to the mouth. This is always true, but it's especially true for people with braces. A hard hit in a football or basketball game can damage your appliances, harm your teeth, and cut up the insides of your mouth. Even something seemingly safe like a tennis ball will do harm to your braces and your mouth if it comes at you with decent force.
That's why we recommend that you wear a mouth guard during any sort of activity where there's a risk of a receiving a hard impact. Feel free to ask us for specific recommendations.
Embrace your braces
Sometimes patients with braces get self-conscious about their orthodontics. Try not to be. You don't need to smile with closed lips. You don't need to cover your mouth when you laugh. Your braces are part of who are during this particular time in your life. You're on your way to a beautiful and healthy smile, and that's something to be proud of.
Our Locations!
We may have several orthodontic offices throughout Hampton Roads but we still retain that special hometown practice feel. We have a long-standing history here and are heavily invested in the communities we serve.Find A Location

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By Greer Barnes
While summer is a time to relax with friends and family and enjoy the warm sunshine, it's also the prime time to forget about fashion altogether, throw on a pair of shorts and a t-shirt and call it a day. Yes, it gets hot and yes, you're busy with other things, but that doesn't mean you can't put a little extra effort into your look. Sometimes the extra "something" that elevates your look is as simple as a statement necklace.
And no, we're not talking about your mother's statement necklace. Gone are the big, gaudy beads of the past. Instead, simple, chic, art-inspired designs are sweeping the runways and streets. The best part is you don't have to spend an arm and a leg to amp up your outfit! These necklaces only look expensive. Here are our picks for the best summer trends and online finds for summer statement necklaces:
Pretty Pendants
This Pendant Pending Necklace ($24.99) from Modcloth combines two of summer's hottest jewelry trends: the "layered look" and the pendant. Pair this simple gold-chained necklace with a simple top and jeans for a pretty but relaxed look.
Another hot trend is the rock pendant. Opt for a rock pendant necklace made of natural materials for a folk-art inspired look, or go for a more glamorous style with this Dabby Reid 'Elizabeth' Stone Pendant Necklace ($68.00) from Nordstrom. Pair it with a white peasant top, flared jeans, and wedges for a modern twist on a '70s look.
Art Deco Designs
Take a cue from the world of1920s art and architecture with a simple but glamorous art deco-inspired necklace like this Deco Statement Necklace ($39.95) from Sole Society. The sharp lines, symmetrical shapes, and simple gold chain keep this necklace from looking too busy despite its intricate pattern. Pair it with a simple shift dress and heels for a night on the town.
Tasteful Tassels
You're probably thinking, "How can I wear tassels and not look a DIY project gone wrong?" Tassels are actually easier to wear than you think. Ease into the trend by choosing a necklace with neutral tassels like the Vivid Verve Necklace ($24.99) from Modcloth. The long chain chain and the faux turquoise stone complete the '70s vibe. Wear the necklace with a maxi dress and sandals for an outdoor family get-together.


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We've all had that awful experience of greeting coworkers and colleagues in the hallway. I hate small talk. I, for the most part, genuinely dislike the majority of people in the world. However common courtesy dictates that we must at least acknowledge people as we pass them. So other than "hello," "good morning," or "good afternoon," what do you say?
You could greet them with these overused terms:
- "How's it going?"
- "What's up?"
- "How are ya?"
- "What's going on?"
- "S'up?"
Or you could shake things up a bit and greet them with these effective, if underappreciated, terms:
- "Sweet fuck, you look like hell!"
- (While flexing and pointing to your arms) "Do you know a good veterinarian, because these puppies are sick!"
- "Ever get a rash on your junk that you can't get rid of, even with a cheese grater? Asking for a friend."
- "Who put the bop in the bop-she-bop-she-bop?"
- "I like my women like I like my golf scores - in the low 80s with a slight handicap."
Any way you slice it, just inject any one of these into your hallway greeting routine and you'll be the toast of the town. Or fired.
Feel free to add your suggestions in the comments.


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All policies can be found and downloaded in the Student Handbook
Direct links to specific topics are found below.
Graduation requirements in the Davis School District include satisfactory citizenship and adherence to the rules and policies of the school. Failure to earn the required citizenship credits will result in withholding the graduation diploma and participation in the commencement exercise. For graduation a student is required to earn citizenship credit in grades 9 through 12. Students can earn .25 units of citizenship credits in each class for each term. A total of 35 citizenship credits are required for graduation.
The administration will award one citizenship credit per year (.25/term) to cover the school period before, during, and after school, and all school sponsored activities. This credit may be withheld by the administration and a "U" issued for unsatisfactory citizenship such as fighting, hazing, theft, possession of controlled substances, truancy, excessive tardies, failure to meet release-time and other off-campus program commitments.
An "Administrative U" may be issued for serious negative behavior including: obvious disrespect for school staff, use of vulgarity or profanity, public displays of affection, repeated violations of the dress code, excessive tardiness, and other direct and willful disobedience of school rules and policies. Make-up credit of an Administrative U may require arrangements through the administration. Fees for this make-up credit will be charged equal to a citizenship U. Administrative "U"s must be made up and paid for prior to graduation.
Citizenship grades will be determined each term by the teacher. Such factors as school and class behavior, attendance, and punctuality, are used to determine a student's citizenship grade. Expectations set forth in a teacher's course disclosure will be used to determine grades and credit. It is the responsibility of the student to adhere to the citizenship policy and to teacher expectations. A "U" grade remains on the permanent record, but credit can be restored through proper citizenship makeup.
The primary cause of "U"s is lack of attendance (tardiness and unexcused absences). Regular, timely attendance is encouraged for all students. Davis School District policy states: "An Unsatisfactory Citizenship Grade (a "U") can result from any of the following or combination of the following:
- Per term, three (3) uncleared or unexcused absences on an 8-period schedule
- A "U" citizenship grade shall result from excessive tardies. FOUR (4) tardies per term are considered excessive."
Dress Code
Syracuse High School faculty and staff and the Davis School District Board of Education recognize that standards of proper dress and grooming affect the learning environment and behavior of students. In conjunction with the Syracuse High School Community Council and PTA Board, clear dress and grooming guidelines have been established so that rules of dress can be enforced consistently. Clothing shall not be worn which may disrupt or interfere with the learning environment or school functions. Certain student activities such as assemblies, plays, programs, and athletic events may warrant a variance from the dress code expected within the regular school day. Exceptions for these activities will be monitored by the appropriate advisors and coaches. The school administration retains the right to determine the appropriateness of school dress. Each student will be expected to know and abide by the dress code of Syracuse High School.
- Students must be fully clothed...including shoes.
- Hats and bandannas are not allowed in school.
- Shirts must have sleeves. (No tank tops, cold shoulder tops, spaghetti straps, stand-alone vests, etc.)
- Clothing must cover midriffs, buttocks, cleavage, & undergarments. Clothing allowing underwear (bras, bra straps, boxers, etc.) to be shown are not permitted at school. (This includes sheer blouses.)
- Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be mid-thigh or longer when standing, sitting, or bending over.
- Leggings cannot be transparent or show underwear.
- Sagging pants or shorts are not permitted.
- Clothing containing weapons or other disturbing graphics, obscene/sexually suggestive words or pictures, references to tobacco, alcohol or other drugs are not permitted at school or at any school sponsored activity.
- No skin should be visible through holes, rips, tears, or frayed fabric above the mid-thigh area.
- Clothing determined to be gang related in colors, graphics, or other references are not permitted.
- Hair must be kept neat and clean. Extreme or distracting styles or colors are not permitted at school.
- Piercings must not be distractive or cause a safety concern.
- School-appropriate dress code for dances, including all formal dances, is required. We recommend avoiding dresses which are low cut, extremely short or too revealing. Shirts must be worn. (Vests without a shirt are not permitted.)
Students will be subject to school discipline for non-compliance to the dress code.
Electronic Devices
To prevent interruption of valuable class time, the use of student cell phones, head phones, or other electronic devices may be prohibited in the classroom. The use of devices in each class will be at the discretion of the teacher. If a teacher has to confiscate these devices, they will be given to an administrator and a parent or guardian may be contacted.
The chain of consequences for violation of the Personal Electronic Device Policy is as follows:
• 1st offense Device is brought to the office and may be retrieved at the end of the school day by the student.
• 2nd offense Device is brought to the office and must be picked up by a parent.
• 3rd offense Device is brought to the office and must be picked up by the parent.
Administrative "U" may be issued.
• 4th+ offense Device is brought to the office and must be picked up by the parent.
Administrative "U" may be issued. Device may be kept for up to 30 days.


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I am not reading any books in English. Recently I've read one Magic Tree House, Snow White, and Roald Dhal's The Twits in French. Children's books are great for reading, and I only have to look up a few words per page, which beats many adult books.
My goal is to be able to read Jules Verne in his native tongue by next spring.


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-We had about 200 bombs going of in our own country at that moment at it took up all our resources, says news junkie Ami in Syrian National News.
-When we have time for foreign affairs we focus on happier things to give Syrians a sense of false hope. If we went they bomb there too, fighting moral would diminish. It would simply kill the spirit.
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Burn Ordinance
When preparing for the outdoor season, if you choose to burn, please remember the rules. You can only burn twigs, branches and logs, no brush materials, leaves or lawn clippings. Burning can be done any day of the week from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and when the wind is less than 10 mph.
Be sure you have a hose handy for quick extinguishment, should things get out of hand. Use caution when burning and do not burn too close to any structures. Along with that, remember, this includes cooking on an open-flame grill. Do not place your grill in the garage or on your deck or balcony, especially if you live in a multi-family unit.
To view the current burning ordinances, click on the links below.
Village of Hampshire - Open Burning.pdf
Kane County - Kane County Open Burning.pdf
The Hampshire Fire Department has been busy this past winter with weather related emergencies and we would like to make sure that everyone is prepared for the outdoors as the weather becomes nicer and people venture outside. It is imperative that we be ready for any emergency situation that may come up and we'd like to pass on these tips to you to help keep you and your family happy, healthy and safe, no matter what your adventures may.
The spring brings us some times of unsafe weather with tornadoes, storms, floods and the conditions resulting from these weather changes and it is important that wherever you go, you are prepared for what the weather has in store.
Tornadoes can occur when the weather is unstable and conditions deteriorate, but your family needs to have a plan in place should this type of emergency occur. Luckily we have many advanced weather reporting venues and rarely should we be unprepared regarding notification of a potential threat.
Tornado Watches are issued in the event that conditions could get worse and a tornado could develop, but one has not yet been spotted. This is the time to take care of items outdoors that need to be stored and to be ready to move to a safe area should the watch become a warning.
Tornado Warnings are issued when a tornado has been spotted. When a tornado is spotted near the area you are at, most weather channels will put out an alert system and your community safety sirens (if you have them) will sound. This is a warning to take immediate cover, since a tornado has been spotted.
If you are at home during a tornado emergency, move to the lowest floor in your home and to the most protected room without windows; possibly an interior closet or bathroom. If you do not have a basement, get to a bathroom and use the tub as shelter, pull a mattress in over you for protection and bring a first aid kit and flashlight if possible.
Be sure to inform your children of what to do in an emergency so they too can be prepared if you are not home. If you are away from home and the weather starts to turn and tornado watches are being issued, look for a tornado shelter sign or a sturdy building. If you are in a car, do not try and out run the tornado, get out of your vehicle and lay flat in a culvert or ditch and cover your head.
While the Village has many tornado sirens spread throughout the Village, they are only intended to warn those who are outside. Everyone should have some sort of radio with weather channels programmed in for those that are in their homes. Another option is to ensure your weather alerts are turned on, on your smart phone.
This type of emergency may never affect you, but is better to be prepared just in case.
Travel Tips and Safety
Travel season is here and with so many people on the go, it is important to remember some basic safety travel tips as well. When traveling in the car, be sure to buckle up and have children in properly fitting child restraints or safety seats. Do not talk or text and drive and obey speed limits, especially in work zones. This is important for those in the vehicle and those working on the road, be alert! On the CBS Morning news May 28 it has been reported that vehicle accidents are up more than 8% over the same time last year and over 11% since March. The rate of increase is believed to be caused by the lower gas prices and officials expect it to be a rough summer with the amount of travel expected to take place.
Hotel & Motel Safety
Upon arrival at your special destination, be sure to talk about an escape plan. Check your smoke detector, find your two ways out and know if your windows open or not for possible escape. Be sure to know how your door lock works. There should be emergency exit light near the floor in many hotels/motels to help light the way, if there is a need to crawl to safety. Choose a safe meeting place and be prepared!
Water Safety
According to the National Fire Safety Council, almost 7000 people drown every year and for children it is the second leading cause of death, so water safety is imperative. When enjoying a water vacation there are several important things to remember. If you do not know how to swim, take lessons, never swim alone and do not swim in restricted areas. If you see someone in trouble, yell for help, do not attempt a rescue yourself, if possible, try and throw a safety device if one is available. If you have water in or near your home, be sure to watch small children and always lock up the water play object or area when unattended.
Fireworks Safety
Leave fireworks to the professionals! Each year there are multiple injuries as a result of fireworks, whether by direct contact or from fires started by the use of fireworks. Obey all laws having to do with fireworks, they are there for a reason. If you use fireworks, be safe; only set them off outside, have adults take charge of setting them off and making sure they land safely. Do not drink alcohol while using fireworks and be sure to have water handy, should there be a need to extinguish a fire due to embers reaching the ground or a structure.
Allergies/Bites & Stings
The warmer weather brings people outside, but it also brings out insects that sting or bite. If someone has a known allergy to bees, wasps or insects, an EPI pen is a must. According to WEB MD, people that have had an allergic reaction to a sting or bite are more than 60 percent likely to have a similar or worse reaction should they be bitten or stung again. For the majority of people a sting or bite may cause tenderness, pain, swelling, a rash or itchiness.
For those that have a moderate reaction they will also have tenderness, pain, a rash, itchiness and swelling, but the swelling may extend further beyond the site of the injury. For both of the above injuries, cleaning the injury, applying ice and if necessary, something for pain would be the treatment.
For those who have a severe reaction immediate attention is necessary. Call 911 and get emergency medical services on the way. The person experiencing the bite or sting may have swelling of the site, mouth and throat, making it difficult to breathe and swallow. They may have hives or a rash, anxiety, a rapid heartbeat and be in distress. These people need immediate attention, but if that is not available, hopefully they have an EPI pen, which should be used as soon as possible. If you are with someone who uses an EPI pen, be sure you are instructed on how to use the pen in case of an emergency.
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World War III would break out if the United States were to intervene and take back Crimea from Russia on behalf of Ukraine, Donald Trump declared Monday, in his latest statement explaining his assessment of the geopolitical situation.
Trump mocked media coverage of his interview with ABC's George Stephanopoulos that suggested he did not know that Russia had already invaded Crimea, which was a part of Ukraine, in 2014 and subsequently annexed it.
'I know it exactly. Two years ago, approximately. OK? Approximately. It was taken during Obama's watch,' Trump told a crowd in Columbus, Ohio.
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Moon, Star, Clouds Twin Baby Shower
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This is to cute, I love that cake! I just found out that I am expecting twins. Never would have thought I would have twins since I am a twin and they say it usually skips a generation. My obgyn in Sugar Land just told me yesterday that I am having a boy and a girl. Even weirder since my twin is a boy. I hope my baby shower turns out as nice as this did. Great job!ReplyDelete
Your cakes are always amazing! This really looked like a fabulous baby shower. I am sure the parents to be were thrilled!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 7, 2013 at 12:51 PM
This cake is too cute!!! Well, your cakes are always amazing :)ReplyDelete
That cake is too cute...how cosy those babies look. Great work to everyone.ReplyDelete
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Stanton Mountain Climber's Log
ToTheHeights - Jul 13, 2018 2:50 pm Date Climbed: Jun 4, 2018Stanton
06/04/18 w Ryan Stadheim and Ethan Meide
Wanted to go for Vaught - low visibility, freezing rain, high wind, and lots of remaining snow and ice on the ridge connecting the two turned us around.
ToTheHeights - Feb 13, 2018 5:24 pm Date Climbed: May 30, 2017Gotta come back for Vaught
5/30/17 w/Luke Koenig and Ryan Stadheim
Howe Ridge route winter conditions
Adriana - Oct 28, 2015 7:28 pm Date Climbed: Sep 8, 2012Stanton
Nice hike, views were kinda obscured from the smoke that rolled in though.
jweber42 - Jul 20, 2015 11:54 pm Date Climbed: Jul 12, 2015Stanton
This was one of the hardest climbs/hikes I have every done. No views at the top due to clouds. Need to climb again on a much clearer day.
davbaker21 - Feb 6, 2014 12:07 pmRe: winter ascents
Hey, sent a message earlier but my account is super screwed up and I'm not even sure it went through. But we're doing Stanton on Saturday, any special notes on winter ascents? How's the avalanche danger on the ridge? Any differences in the approach?
ManyGlacierMountaineer - Feb 24, 2013 9:25 pmStanton
2011 - solo, in 4 hours.
2012 - w/ Rebecca Lahr, Joshua Terry, Anders Olson and Josh Olson.
DrewWilkerson - Jan 28, 2013 7:18 pm Date Climbed: May 31, 2011Stanton
My first glacier climb and almost my last. Helicoptered off the mountain after a fall on the snow. Heidi, Julie, and Alden were with me. I'll never forget it.
WOLFrising - Jan 5, 2013 9:30 pmFirst of 2012
Spring 2012
This was my first peak of many Glacier summits in 2012. Climbed during opening crew with Josh, Sean, Anders, and Becky. We had stared at it for weeks from the Village Inn, our temporary home. This was my forth time on Howe Ridge, but first time to summit! Great views of the Lake area, and the Livingston Range!
awhite28 - Dec 17, 2012 9:20 pm Date Climbed: Jun 12, 2010Stanton
Scary griz encounters on this one!
FlatheadNative - Jul 19, 2012 12:16 pm Date Climbed: Jul 16, 20122nd Time
Great climb with echoguy, Rob B., and Phil G.
ascended from Howe Ridge and descended via SW Gully.
T Sharp - Jun 9, 2012 11:43 pm Date Climbed: Jun 9, 2012Howe Ridge
A nice day with the Glacier Mountaineering Society!
Spread some of Saintgrizzly`s ashes...he would have enjoyed the day!
distressbark - Nov 12, 2011 2:49 pm Date Climbed: Nov 11, 2011Howe Ridge
Left the trail at its high point on Howe Ridge and made our way up the southwest ridge towards the summit. Encoutered a foot or so of crusty snow on the way. Spectacular views of Trout Lake along the ridge top - I was surprised to see Mount Cleveland and Mount Merritt far off in the distance. We descended a drainage that instersected the Trout Lake Trail about 1/2 mile from the trailhead - difficult descent! Slippery rocks, frozen screen, and detours around steep, icy waterfalls made for a tiring couple of hours down!
05/12/12 - with Rebecca Lahr, Josh Olson, Sean Doyle and Josh Terry. Bluebird skies and countless ladybugs on the summit.
05/12/13 - with Rebecca Lahr, Josh Olson and Drew Wilkerson. Glad Drew had a more uneventful trip this time around! Enormous avalanche debris pile over the Howe Ridge Trail no more than a mile from the trailhead was quite impressive. Would be interested to see how the NPS dealt with this immense mess.
RoryKuykendall - Oct 23, 2011 2:12 pmSouthwest Gully
August 2010
Views to the north were stunning. Did you guys see that giant beaver dam?
TwaMontana - Sep 7, 2011 9:13 am Date Climbed: Jun 13, 2010Nice Walk, Awful Bugs
Solo climb on Fathers Day. Mosquitoes so thick I had to put on my wind breaker and pull the hood tight, could hear them bouncing off the nylon. But still a beautiful climb.
mtbound - Aug 23, 2011 11:28 am Date Climbed: Jul 2, 2011Stanton
At the time, Stanton was one of the few peaks clear of snow.
GNPgumpy - Apr 25, 2011 3:23 pmMt Stanton
2010 Oct 13 Hiked solo from Howe Ridge trail.
2010 Same trail with Joe, James, and Paul.
2011 March 19 with GMS. A cornice cracked while, unbeknown to me, I stood on it!
tdub354 - Oct 18, 2010 12:55 pmStanton
Hot day, hiked with Sean, walked out and back on the ridge to do Vaught before Sean ran out of water.


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Solidarity and friendship – An Irishman's Diary on Krzysztof Józef Romanowski
I met Krzysztof Józef Romanowski for the first time when I went to a travel agent in Dublin to arrange a holiday in November 1981. As I entered the agent's premises he was in deep conversation with another person. On noticing me, the proprietor, who was from Poland, formally introduced me to his friend, Mr Romanowski. After a few pleasantries Józef, as I later knew him, bowed in an old-fashioned manner and left.
The travel agent told me he could offer me a two-week trip to Poland and added that if I was interested I could do a great service for his friend who had just left. While a staff member of Poland's Radio and Television organisation, Józef travelled to Ireland to cover Pope John Paul II's visit in September–October 1979. Owing to his support for Solidarity, he was banned by the communist regime from returning to his homeland. His wife Maria then attempted to join him in Ireland. But after the outlawing of Solidarity, of which she was a supporter, she was prevented from leaving her country. As part of this preventative action, documents required to facilitate her departure from Poland and entry into Ireland, when sent by post or courier, were intercepted and never reached her. The travel agent asked me if I was prepared to deliver them to her.
Willing to help and curious to see what Poland under communism was like, I agreed and decided to spend the first fortnight of December in Poland. When my aircraft taxied to a halt in Warsaw airport it was four in the afternoon and already dark.
Feeling very much alone, I could see where there was lighting that there had been a heavy fall of snow. The central hotel I was booked into for a few days appeared to be almost empty. For a few days I ventured out only to meet the priests and celebrate Mass in a nearby church.
Then as arranged I met Józef's daughter Maria in the gloom at the back of the dimly-lit, shabby cathedral in Warsaw. Sixteen years old and looking a lot younger, she spoke good English and gave me my instructions. I was to travel by train to the main station in Krakow where I would be met.
In the event the person who met me was from a major seminary. I was given a single room there which was quite a luxury, as about a hundred students were accommodated in every available space in the residence. The daily routine was no different from what I experienced in the major seminaries at Clonliffe and Maynooth which I had attended before ordination. The diet, however, was different. The daily menu was bread and margarine, potatoes and vegetables and coffee.
The student accompanied me on a number of trips, most notably to the popular pilgrimage centre at the Shrine of Our Lady the Black Madonna of Czestochowa. On a visit to Auschwitz I had the most depressing experience of my life as we trudged through the snow in the intense cold and viewed the seemingly endless rows of prison huts, the gas-chambers and the piles of clothes, shoes, spectacles and false-teeth taken from those murdered in that awful place.
I delivered the travel documents and visas to Maria who lived in a huge block of apartments where the official surveillance on the block was quite obvious. Her apartment was tiny but far warmer than the room I occupied in the seminary. My holiday ended and I boarded a flight on December 14th out of Warsaw just a day after Gen Wojciech Jaruzelski, the Polish leader, imposed martial law across the country to crush Solidarity. Two months later – in February 1982 – Maria succeeded in joining Józef in Ireland where they were both employed by a firm producing animation films.
I accompanied Józef and Maria back to Poland when for a second time Pope John Paul II visited his homeland in 1983. His major address at Warsaw was an awesome occasion. More than one million of his fellow countrymen and women heard the pope urge them to "fear not" as he made one of the seminal speeches of the 20th century that heralded the collapse of communism.
Józef and Maria had been active members of the Polish branch of P.E.N., the international organisation which champions freedom of speech and freedom of expression. I was then chairman of Irish P.E.N. and at my invitation they joined me on the executive committee.
In his later years Józef was the Irish correspondent for Radio Maria in Poland. After a short stay in the hospice in Blackrock he died on September 18th, 2006. I had the privilege of concelebrating his Requiem Mass. And I continue to meet and to enjoy the friendship of members of his extended family.


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In this section, we will look at how to add some simple buttons to a window.
The window we've created so far has had nothing in it, so it isn't very interesting yet. In this section, we will add two buttons, a Find button and a Cancel button. We will also learn a simple way to position them on the window.
Like HTML, XUL has a number of tags that can be used to create user interface elements. The most basic of these is the button tag. This element is used to create simple buttons.
The button element has two main properties associated with it, a label and an image. You need one or the other or both. Thus, a button can have a label only, an image only or both a label and an image. Buttons are commonly used for the OK and Cancel buttons in a dialog, for example.
The button tag has the following syntax:
<button id="identifier" class="dialog" label="OK" image="images/image.jpg" default="true" disabled="true" accesskey="t"/>
The attributes are as follows, all of which are optional:
Note that a button supports more attributes than those listed above. Others will be discussed later.
By default, buttons will appear on the window without any special appearance. Only the text and image will appear with a raised border around it. In some cases, such as an OK button, this may be what you want. In other cases however, you may want to have a different border appear around the button. Or, you may want the text to highlight when the user moves the mouse over the button. The usual way to do this is much like in HTML by changing the styles of a button using style sheets or scripts.
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<button label="Normal"/> <button label="Disabled" disabled="true"/> <button label="Default" default="true"/>
The examples above will generate the buttons in the image. The first button is a normal button. The second button is disabled so it appears greyed out. The third button is the default button and has a thicker border. The image here is for the modern skin. Other skins will render disabled and default buttons differently.
We'll start by creating a simple Find button for the find files utility. The example code below shows how to do this:
<button id="find-button" label="Find" default="true"/>
This code creates a simple button with the label Find. This button is specified to be the default button, meaning that the user can press the ENTER key to activate the Find button.
Let's add this code to the file findfile.xul that we created in the previous section. The code needs to be inserted in-between the window tags. The code to add is shown in red below:
<?xml version="1.0"?>
<?xml-stylesheet href="chrome://global/skin/" type="text/css"?>
title="Find Files"
<button id="find-button" label="Find" default="true"/>
<button id="cancel-button" label="Cancel"/>
You'll notice that the Cancel button was added also. It should not be the default button so this attribute was left off. The window has been given a horizontal orientation so that the two buttons appear beside each other.
If you open the file in Mozilla, you should get something like the image shown here. Notice that the Find button has appeared with a thicker border. The effect is caused by the default attribute on the find button. Later, we'll show how you could override this addition, although it's best to leave it as is as this may be the desired effect on some platforms.
(Next) In the next section, we will find out how to add labels and images to a XUL window.
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"Blessed is the man who makes the Lord his trust, who does not turn to the proud, to those who go astray after a lie!" Psalms 40:4
On February 5, 1976, Franz Klammer created an international sensation skiing the men's downhill in 1:45.73 seconds. He skied like no one before him. He averaged about 64 miles per hour over snowy powder in the Austrian Alps, earning a gold medal and a top spot in Olympic history.
Whenever I think of the Winter Olympics, I think of Alpine skiing and the men's downhill. I think of people like Franz Klammer and a unique behavior that sharpens champion skiers. Simply, it is this:
In addition to heavy practice on the slopes before they compete, great Alpine athletes rehearse the winning run in their minds over and over again before their skis ever hit the snow on contest day.
I remember watching the Winter Olympics and seeing this among the skiers at the top of the mountain in the starting house: they were bobbing back and forth with their eyes closed, their hands gripped around ski poles held high in front of their face.
It was an odd dance to people watching. What were they up to?
But if we could see what the skiers were seeing in their minds, we would see them flying strongly over a downhill course well-learned in the endless practice runs that came before the one that mattered.
The Olympic competitors were intentional about making and remaking the winning run in their minds, and when it counted, their bodies followed the well-practiced patterns of balance, focus and speed.
In the excerpt from Psalm 40 above, David reminds us to make the Lord our trust.
And this makes me think about the Alpine skiers.
Like them, we need to rehearse the ways of God shown to us in His Word and lived out in our lives and in the lives of others. We need to see the Lord as our only source of power and wisdom. We need to daily make and remake the Lord as our only trust.
It is not a "once and done" training run.
We have to be intentional every day about calling to mind all that He has said as true of Himself and of life in His Kingdom.
Before we take one step into the day, we need to train ourselves in belief: He is always present and working in our circumstances.
Then, when it counts the most, and the clock is ticking down the count of today's challenge, as the race begins our souls will follow our well-practiced patterns of trust, obedience and power.
This is how winners prepare.
They rehearse their training in their minds until it becomes second-nature in the race to come.
At the top of a mountain run?
Close your eyes.
What can you see?
"Only take care, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things that your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. Make them known to your children and your children's children . . ." Deuteronomy 4:9
SMOOTHSTONE: We need to daily make and remake the Lord as our only trust.


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From February 26 to March 2, the Australian city of Melbourne will host Retail Week. With more than a hundred talks and presentations, the fair is the most important retail event in the country and covers everything from marketing to customer service, through to various stages of business development.
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South African regional carrier Airlink has announced that it will from 17 September 2018, in response to market demand, introduce further capacity to its services between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay. The airline will introduce one of its newly acquired 74-seat Embraer 170 E-Jet on the midday flights, and from 01 October 2018 on the afternoon flights, which will offer customers enhanced "JET" comfort and a generous seat pitch. The E-Jet cabin layout features two plus two abreast seating, with large eye-level windows allowing in lots of natural light, and ample overhead bin space to accommodate carry on items. Every seat offers either a window or an aisle option. The 29-seat Jetstream 41 will continue to operate the early morning flights.
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Victorville is located in California. Victorville, California has a population of 124,369. Victorville is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 42% households with children. The county percentage for households with children is 38%.
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Continental Indigenous Solidarity Action with the Oceti Sakuwin of Standing Rock North Dakota in the fight against 524 years of Colonization, Genocide, and TERRACIDE.
Next week during the convening of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) in Phoenix, Arizona agencies of the US government will be conducting a "listening session" with federally recognized tribes on improving tribal input on federal development of infrastructure projects, such as the Dakota Access Pipeline. The session is scheduled for Tuesday October 11th from 6:00-8:00 PM.
The opposition by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to the Dakota Access Pipeline, which has caught national and international media attention, resulted in this listening session and other field hearings.
The three federal agencies stated in a news release last week that on Sept. 9, they announced their intention to hold these consultation sessions after important issues were raised by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and other tribal nations and their members regarding the Dakota Access Pipeline specifically, and infrastructure-related decision-making more generally.
The standard and criteria in the decision making process for these discussions that are contextualized by the exra-constitutional rights of Original Nations of Indigenous Peoples is the legal principle of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent in Good Faith as articulated in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2007).
Furthermore, being that the issues in dispute involving the Dakota Access Pipeline are being contested within the ancestral homelands of the Oceti Sakuwin, referenced in the Treaty Stipulations of the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty with the US Government, should justice be the goal it becomes paramount and inescapable that these Treaty Issues must be first addressed in a competent legal venue of International Law.
Any domestic court of the US legal system, or any subdivision of the US government for that matter such as the EPA would simply not have purview over these international issues, as they lie completely within the realm of International Law, and therefore until the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty is integrated into the global framework of International Law of Treaties and Agreements on a par as a legitimate International Instrument within the United Nations system, there will never be a chance for the just resolution of disputes among the parties to the Treaty as is now being made visible to the world in the standoff at Standing Rock.
Continental Commission Abya Yala: Message of Solidarity to Standing Rock
Before the Wounded Knee chiefs went to the UN in '73, representatives of the Traditional Hopi Nation had also attempted to communicate a message of warning to the world community via the UN on behalf of the Future Generations. That warning is now a present reality. The horizon of Climate Chaos exacerbated by carbon emissions of industrialized society is upon us with every season, where there is no normal in the weather patterns any longer, and the arctic ice sheets accelerate their demise in the north.
In this fight to revere, uphold, and defend the ability of Earth to be the Mother to the Future Generations, the Right of Mother Earth to continue being our mother, we stand in solidarity and commitment with the Oceti Sakuwin and the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, demanding an immediate halt to all construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Further we assert that these clarifications command rectification of the crime of colonialism and a moratorium on all North American Free Trade Agreement NAFTA economic development projects [Canada-USA-Mexico] impacting the territories of the Nations and Pueblos of Indigenous Peoples until the right of Free, Prior and Informed Consent of the Indigenous Peoples is fully recognized, respected, and protected in the spirit of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, as follows:
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The winner will be announced at a special reception at the Social Enterprise Mark annual conference (in Birmingham) on 19th June 2019. Click on the link below to see our video!
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BuSTCo presents Thirteen for School Holidays
BuSTCo, the Deakin University student theatre group (Vic), will present "13" by Jason Robert Brown as their major musical production for 2011, at the Kel Watson Theatre from September 28 to October 2.
"13" opens in the not so distant future, where Evan Goldman, a Jewish-American man transports us back to the year preceding his Bar Mitzvah (Bar Mitzvah: the Jewish rite of passage from boyhood into manhood at the age of 13)
Manhattan-born Evan is plucked from his fast paced social haven in "Jew York" and plunked down in the supposedly rustic and less liberal Appleton, Indiana.
Evan soon discovers that life in small-town Appleton is largely different to his comfort zone in the precocious New York he left behind. As the show unfolds we are introduced to a number of teenage stock characters and we see how they individually and collectively affect Evan's pursuit to "fit in".
As a man, Evan reminisces the choice between whether to impress the localin-crowd so that they will come to his Bar Mitzvah or to alienate the sincere and likable classroom characters that have his best interest at heart.
After a succession of teenage calamities involving friendships, dates, gossip and peer pressure, Evan reflects on the learning and realities of becoming a man.
"13" will be directed by Tyler Hess, with musical direction by Natalie Reid, and choreography by Emmalee Meisels.
BuSTCo, the Deakin University student theatre group, has an annual calendar jam packed with comedy, drama and a major musical production. "13" was selected by the company's committee because of its bold score, creative potential and opportunity to showcase young university-age talent.
Director Tyler Hess shared his thoughts on "13".
"The musical encompasses the entire tapestry of adolescence, without taking itself too seriously, or asking too much of its audience. This show is a lot of fun; a musical for kids both young and old.
"This production certainly capitalizes on the entire gamut of stage comedy. It is largely a balance between sharp physical comedy, witty visual gags and clever black humor – but is by no means farce. I have attempted to create a modern piece of theatre that will appeal to a range of audiences, similarly to the style made notorious by the "Simpsons" – where different audience ages and types will be entertained by each level of musical, film and pop-culture intertexuality.
"Technology and its place in youth culture have not only heavily influenced the stage action within our show but frames the entirety of the production design. The non-naturalistic set and costume aesthetic encourages the audience to escape into a digital world of sims, facebook and what is now the sum of I-culture.
"Being a Secondary School teacher, I am surrounded by youth culture every day.
"I witness how students interact and communicate with each other through a range of technologies and both the positive and negative social ramifications in doing so. Students today demand instant access and connectivity to information and to one another whenever and wherever they are. As a media studies teacher, the latest "mod-cons" are pivotal to my classroom ensuring that students can not only meander their way through practical skill development but also understand and place themselves in mass media culture. Within the 21st century we are also seeing a rise in the use of the web as an avenue for teen bullying.
"In line with this thought, our production is being staged in support for the Reach Foundation, a Melbourne youth initiative founded by Jim Stynes in 1994. Reachencourages all young people, no matter their circumstances, to believe they can achieve. At its core, Reach is young people inspiring young people.
"Working with a cast of primarily new talent has provided me with another canvas in which to build a set of stock characters who have, over the short rehearsal period of 10 weeks, realised both the comedic and tender moments of the show. The inclusion of mature performers Steve Simmons and Brigid De'Neefe has added depth to the cast as well as the story, experienced young talent such as Josh Gavin and Jacqueline Levitas teamed with fresh performances by Rachel Tigel, Zachary Alaimo and Neil Vinson will definitely blow audiences away. But the real strength is the fun and energetic ensemble cast of "pre-teens".
"The company has been working collaboratively, combining resources and hard work to stage this production. Producers Alexandra Cole and Matt Bond have been working tirelessly to ensure the company is proud of the final product and that audiences will come back for more next year.
"Natalie (Reid) and I formed the production team of the Australian Non-professional premiere of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels in 2010 at Monash University, receiving over a dozen Music Theatre Guild and Lyrebird Nominations in the areas of Direction, performance and Design."
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Music & Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown. Book by Dan Elish & Robert Horn. Wednesday 28th September, 8pm Thursday 29th September, 8pm Friday 30th September, 2pm (Matinee) Friday 30th September, 8pm Saturday 1st October, 8pm Sunday 2nd October, 7pm (Twilight Show)
(All shows are in the Victorian School Holidays)
Tickets: Adult $28, Conc/BuST Co member $24 ($1.00 from all tickets will go towards The Reach Foundation, www.reach.org.au)
Bookings: online or 0410 746 555
Tyler Hess
After making the jump to the big smoke in 2004 from Warrnambool, Tyler has enjoyed working with numerous Melbourne theatre companies including ARC, Catchment, Babirra, Phoenix, Mumco and Bustco and has been fortunate to work with a range of talented casts and production teams. As a performer Tyler has appeared as 'Motel', Fiddler on the Roof; 'Seymour', Little Shop of Horrors, 'Benjy Stone', My Favorite Year (MTGV Best Actor Nomination); 'Michael Spofford', The Witches of Eastwick; 'Dodger' Oliver! (MTGV Best Supporting Actor nomination); 'Joseph' Joseph...; 'Tommy Keeler', Annie Get Your Gun; 'Britt Craig' Parade (MTGV Best Supporting Actor nomination), 'Laurie' Little Women (MTGV Best Supporting Actor nomination). He has been awarded multiple Lyrebirds for his performances in variety concerts and will be performing the role of 'Jack' in PTC's production of Into the Woods later this year.
Tyler made his debut as director for Bustco's Bye Bye Birdie in 2009 earning MTGV recognition for Direction and Production Design. In 2010 he directed the Australian Non-proffessional premiere of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels or Monash University, which proudly earned more than a dozen MTGV and Lyrebird nominations. By day, Tyler teaches Senior Media Studies at Mount Scopus Memorial College where he has been conducting field research into the behavior of teenagers in preparation for this production!
Natalie Reid
Natalie graduated in recent times from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) with a Graduate Diploma of Music. She has also obtained first class honours degrees in Performing Arts and Music from Monash University.
Performing at a young age with the Australian Youth Choir, Natalie had the opportunity to sing at Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall, Disneyland, St Paul's Cathedral and the Vatican performing on occasion for Prince Albert and the Pope. Natalie's theatrical experience is diverse having performed roles with various companies, ranging from the title role of Shakespeare's Hamlet to Philia in A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum, Mabel in Pirates of Penzance and the title role of Manon. She also was Composer/Musical Director and actor in The Bacchae directed by Peter Oysten. Most recently she had the privilege of being Assistant Director for Poulanc's Dialogues of the Carmelites at WAAPA. Additionally, Natalie presented a bi-lingual production of Cinderella to schools across Victoria with Fables and Frolics, and was the soprano soloist for the Frankston Music Society's performance of Vivaldi Gloria and the Mendelssohn Hymn of Praise.


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Can business actually have a positive impact on the world?
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But organisations can also make an effort to have a diverse workforce, with employees of different genders, ages, ethnicity and sexuality (to name but a few).
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Behind closed doors, all sorts can be going on in the supply chain of a business, whether it's manufactured goods or food (check out Nestle's shady statements). But with a bit of transparency, an organisation can make a statement by making a commitment to working only with ethical suppliers. Big brands like Co-op have been built on this ethos, with mutually beneficial arrangements with Fairtrade Farmers and responsibility for the treatment of workers being a big drawing point for customers. Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to where our products really come from, and we love it when businesses know this too.
At Power a Life we firmly believe that a business can be built around something good, like a top notch product and empowering people less privileged than us with the profits. You can help us achieve our goal as an organisation making a positive social impact when you buy a power bank and in the process gift a child in Africa a solar-powered light and the opportunity to reach their potential in education.
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Landry's "Summer Chef Series" runs through August in Houston
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December 2015
It's morning in storyland and the computer has broken down. The result? All the stories have been mixed up. What is Snow White doing in a gingerbread cottage? Why is Robin Hood dusting the palace? How will everything and everyone end up where they should be? Oh dear, this year's pantomime is pure Pantomonium!
Alissa King-Underwood
Queen Bea
Linda Riddy
Red Riding Hood
Bryony Mountfort
Snow White
Abbie Miles
Billie-jo Rainbird
Paul Riddy
Les Roberts
Prince Charming
Lynda Collins
Prince Handsome
Michael Mazzone
Robin Hood
Kevin Wallace
George Kelly
Mirrors Operating System
Simon Ockendon
Kevin Wallace
Production Manager
Richard Fitt
Assistant Director
Marina Coleman-Rivers
Stage Manager
James Goodman
Kate Maltby
Dave Maltby & Kim Ulmer
Richard Fitt
Marina Coleman-Rivers
Tim Powers (Designer)
Entertained as I have been by St Neots Players productions during my first year as a NODA representative, I was looking forward to an innovative and professionally presented show on the Saturday before Christmas 2015. I was not disappointed.
Whilst ' Pantomonium!' proved a little confusing at times with its plethora of pantomime characters and the polarisation of good and bad characteristics, I liked it very much indeed and would exhort and encourage director and author, Kevin Wallace, to write more. I am sure that there are many societies which would be happy to perform this witty, warm and rather wonderful piece of theatrical magic.
As Kevin says in his programme notes, he has a passion for pantomime and wanted to write a traditional show with a modern theme. This was conveyed most tangibly and enjoyably in a performance of verve and vitality by a company of hard working and talented actors, singers and dancers directed with pace and a true sense of the genre by Kevin.
With excellent and wholly appropriate choreography for its terrific team of young dancers by Amy Emery and a beautiful array of colourful costumes by Julie Wood set against a background of superb backcloths and scenery, this panto with a difference was a delight from start to finish. Production manager Richard Fitt, stage manager James Goodman, the lighting and sound crew of Dave and Kate Maltby, Kim Ulmer and so many others have reason to be proud of a highly professional show with exceptional effects and smooth scene transitions.
The screens on either side of the proscenium provided us with St Neots' own version of Liam Neeson in the current 'War of the Worlds', Simon Ockenden, as the computer. His performance was masterly and most amusing. Followed on by the gorgeously lit and deftly played Tinks and Queen Bea of Alissa King-Underwood and Linda Riddy, all was readied for the unravelling of a raft of iconic panto characters played to perfection by some very fine actors and singers.
I would not wish to single out any one performer. The heart of this panto is carried by many. The delightfully played Snow White, Red Riding Hood and Cinderella of Abbie Miles, Bryony Mountfort and Billy-Jo Rainbird were wonderfully matched with the intellectually challenged Prince Hansome of Michael Mazzone, who displayed immaculate comic timing, the 'unusual' and hilarious masculinity of Lynda Collins as Prince Charming and the camp 'man in tights' humour of Kevin Wallace as Robin Hood.
Les Roberts and Paul Riddy as Babs and Debs, the garishly attired Ugly Sisters, provided us with many laughs (their mirror gag was particularly well executed) whilst George Kelly as the Woodcutter frightened small children and amused the adults very adeptly.
All the performers deserved their rounds of applause and well won cheers at the finale. The mixed age audience really appreciated the snowball throwing sequence whilst the musical numbers were very well chosen and the backing tracks cut at the point where the audience were enjoying not enduring. The singing was uniformly strong and melodious. The dances were lively and delivered with precision.
If I have any constructive criticism, it centres on what makes a panto work. To me, that rests on the audience having one character of great charm and warmth to relate to very specifically: a Buttons type usually paired with an obvious comic foil of a dame. Too many characters with too many tales to tell may make a pantomime more challenging than it needs to be.
That being said, there were some great routines and wonderfully witty lines in this highly accomplished nod to this most British of theatrical art forms.
Yet again, St Neots' Players have many reasons to be very proud of a brilliant entertainment for this festive season.
Reviewed by Sandra Samwell.
This year the Players, under the pen and direction of Kevin Wallace, gave us Pantomonium, with traditional pantomime characters and stories set in a modern computer age. When the computer breaks down, the characters all become mixed up in each other's stories and the resulting mayhem and confusion provides a refreshing break with tradition, but with all the elements of pantomime good verses evil that audiences love.
There were, of course, lots of jokes about the frustrations of computer technology, and although the overall theme was perhaps adult-based, it was easy enough for children to follow and understand. All the traditional wit and humour were there, as was the panto booing and hissing and "he's behind you" audience participation that gets children up on their feet yelling at the stage.
There were some exceptional performances from some of the younger members of the cast, Alissa King-Underwood as Tinks the fairy was wonderful, as was Billie-Jo Rainbird who took on the role of Cinderella.
Bryony Mountford (Red Riding Hood) put in a commanding performance as did Abbie Miles (Snow White). In fact, the three central characters, Cinders, Snow White and Red Riding Hood, delivered a real sparkle and chemistry when they appeared together on stage.
One of my favourite performances came from newcomer Michael Mazzone who played Prince Handsome. He gave us a stand-out performance with his effortless and natural wit, moving around the stage with the confidence of an old pro. Can't wait to see what he does next.
The Babac Bees Musical Theatre group members also provided some superb performances with their song and dance routines.


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NEW YORK: Dyson, a major European vacuum-cleaner maker, has picked Patrice Tanaka as its US PR agency. It plans to enter the American market by the end of this year.
Dyson plans a $30 million-$40 million overall integrated marketing campaign.
It also recently took on Fallon Minneapolis to handle US advertising.
How much of that budget will be spent on PR has not been determined as of yet, but Tanaka plans to put seven people on the account, said Ellen LaNicca, president and cofounder of the agency.
Tanaka was chosen because of its experience working on integrated campaigns, and with such houseware brands as All-Clad Metalcrafters, a maker of high-end cookware.
"When it comes to the US, we're completely unknown, said Clare Mullen, Dyson group PR and communications director. In Europe, however, Dyson outsells all other brands of vacuum cleaner.
Tanaka's assignment will be to make Dyson known in the US, and to explain its patented cyclone technology. "Dyson is all about revolutionary technology, Mullen said.
Tanaka plans to showcase inventor and company founder James Dyson as part of its PR efforts. "We will certainly be leveraging James Dyson," said LaNicca. PR efforts will start before the fourth quarter. Dyson expects to be selling vacuums in the US by the end of the year, Mullen said.


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A tale of the withholding of truth; implementation of untested designs; toothless 'overseers' and safety compromised in favour of political and business expediency.
The film linked to the article above is an hour long, but it's an eye-opener. Some quotes:
"… Russia announced that it had built the world's first nuclear power station. What the Soviets did not reveal was that it took more electricity to run the plant than it produced."
Windscale, UK, October 1957: "… the radioactivity released was far worse than the public was told."
"The (US) Federal Government and the nuclear industry decided that the absence of proof of danger was almost as good as proof of safety."
Three Mile Island, Pennsylvania, US, March 1979: "… my principle concern is that we got an accident that we've never been designed to accommodate… this is a failure mode that's never been studied."
"A nuclear generating plant is as harmless as a chocolate factory."
'As harmless as…'? Right. Pull the other one.