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News Releases 2019-2020
Humble ISD Public Communications Office
Coronavirus District Update - March 16, 2020
Humble ISD schools and buildings will be closed, with all events and activities canceled, through Friday, April 10. This is part of the ongoing effort to support our nation's need to "flatten the curve" of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Invitation Only Teacher Job Fair April 24, 2020
Humble ISD will be hosting an Invitation Only Teacher Job Fair on Friday, April 24, 2020. Registration will open March 6, 2020 and will be available through 5 p.m. April 23.
Humble ISD announces new Assistant Director of Emergency Management and Safety
Humble ISD has chosen Dean Herbst to be the new Assistant Director of Emergency Management and Safety in the Humble ISD Police Department. Herbst currently is an Assistant Principal at Kingwood High School.
Save the Date for this year's High School Hacks and Club Fair on April 27, 2020
For all 8th grade students and parents. Come get advice from a panel of students from all Humble ISD high schools and visit with high schools clubs.
Summer Creek High School students present the home they built to Desert Storm veteran
A former Marine has a new roof over his head thanks to Summer Creek High School students who spent months designing and building a new home as part of Humble ISD's "Students Helping Veterans: Big Heroes, Tiny Homes."
Congratulations to the 2020-2021 Teachers of the Year
Humble ISD is proud to announce the 2020-2021 Campus Teachers of the Year.
2020-2021 Kindergarten Roundup Dates Announced
Humble ISD Schools are holding Kindergarten Roundup during the last three weeks of April. These events provide an opportunity for families to learn about the kindergarten program and registration process.
AHS Associate Principal Named Campus Administrator of the Year
Atascocita High School Associate Principal Will Falker received the Texas School Counselor Association's Rhosine Fleming Award for Campus Administrator of the Year.
Super Staffers sponsored by Education Foundation
Humble ISD's Super Staffers of the Month were recognized at the regularly scheduled Board Meeting on Feb. 11.
2020 National Letter of Intent Signing Day
Humble ISD hosted a signing day event on February 12 to recognize 41 athletes who signed letters of intent to participate in college athletics.
2020-2022 UIL Realignment
The University Interscholastic League released its biennial district realignment for 2020-2022 on Monday, Feb. 3.
Humble Rodeo & BBQ Cook-Off
Mark your calendars for the Humble Rodeo! The BBQ Cook-Off is January 31 & February 1 and the Rodeo is February 7 & 8. Join us for a fun-filled event benefiting the Humble ISD Education Foundation!
Centennial Parent Information Nights
Centennial Parent Information Nights are open to any interested family.
73rd Annual Humble ISD Livestock Show and Auction
Humble ISD hosted the 73rd Annual Livestock Show and Auction on January 23 at the Humble Civic Center. A record breaking $334,300 was raised!
Humble ISD Employees contribute to Humble ISD Education Foundation
The Humble ISD Education Foundation presented a $343,227 from 3,350 Humble ISD employees to Dr. Fagen and trustees at the December 10th meeting.
YMCA 28th Annual Bridge Fest Color Run
Go the Distance! The Lake Houston Family YMCA Bridge Fest 2020 Color Run will be February 22.
Humble ISD students "Fill the Bus" to help needy families
In an effort to make the holidays happier for area families in need, Humble ISD high school students involved in fine arts and athletics teamed up for "Fill the Bus."
Humble ISD Honored with Inaugural TAEA District of Distinction Award
Humble ISD received the honor for providing a well-rounded education that advocates and integrates visual arts curriculum to inspire creativity and reach all different learners.
The Humble Voice - Round 1 Auditions Jan. 10
The Humble Voice auditions begin January 1, 2020 at Charles Bender Performing Arts Center. Two winners will be chosen to sing at concerts during the Humble Rodeo & Cook-Off in February 2020.
SC Playhouse presents Crimes of the Heart
SC Playhouse presents Crimes of the Heart at 7 p.m. December 12, 13, 14 and 6 p.m. December 16. Tickets are $5-$10 and can be purchased at www.seatyourself.biz/summercreek.
Two Humble ISD entries win big at City of Humble's 28th Annual Christmas Parade of Lights
The Kingwood Park High School Administration Team won for top entry in the motor vehicle category. The Humble ISD Maintenance and Operations Team won for its entry in the school float category.
Humble ISD awarded $25 million FEMA grant to protect Kingwood High School from flooding
Humble ISD is receiving $25 million to help protect Kingwood High School from future flooding. FEMA has approved a flood mitigation application submitted by the district.
Humble ISD Celebrates Athletes Signing Letters of Intent
Humble ISD hosted a signing day event on November 13 to recognize 30 athletes who signed letters of intent to participate in college athletics. The event was held at the historic Charles Bender Performing Arts Center in downtown Humble.
Retention stipend approved for 2,900 more Humble ISD employees
Approximately 2,900 more Humble ISD employees will receive a retention stipend payment in December and again in May under a plan approved by the Board of Trustees on November 12 geared toward retaining the best employees for Humble ISD students.
Humble ISD wraps up another great year for the Greater Lake Houston Heart Walk
Representatives from the American Heart Association commended Humble ISD's contributions to the 2019 Greater Lake Houston Heart Walk. Hundreds from Humble ISD gathered at Generation Park on Nov. 2, in an effort to take big steps to save lives.
Super Staffers sponsored by Green Oak Dental
Humble ISD's Super Staffers of the Month were recognized at the regularly scheduled Board Meeting on Nov. 12.
Summer Creek High School "Tiny Home" dedicated on Veterans Day
Summer Creek High School hosted a Veterans Day celebration complete with patriotic music, American flags, distinguished guests, and a "tiny home" students planned and built for a veteran in need. The event, held Nov. 11 on the Summer Creek High School campus, honored past and current members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including members of the Summer Creek High School staff who also served.
Creekwood Middle School Salutes Armed Forces on Veterans Day
The event, held Nov. 11, honored past and present members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Honorees included current teachers who served and former Creekwood Middle School students who gave their lives serving on the front lines.
Kingwood & Kingwood Park FFA presents Santa's Farm
Join the KHS and KPHS FFAs from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, December 6 for Santa's Farm. There will be animals, festive decorations, food trucks and Santa! Admission is gently used clothing and/or toys.
Texas Workforce Commissioner recognizes Students Helping Veterans: Big Heroes, Tiny Homes project
The Texas Workforce Commissioner representing Labor, Julian Alvarez III, visited Summer Creek High School on Nov. 8 to recognize the hard work of students addressing homelessness through their Students Helping Veterans: Big Heroes, Tiny Homes project.
Humble ISD students show their musical talent at Carnegie Hall
Humble ISD students who make up the West Lake Houston Community Choir performed at Carnegie Hall on June 23, 2019.
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath visits Humble ISD
Humble ISD was honored to be visited by Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath on October 30.
KPHS Theatre presents Little Shop of Horrors
KPHS Theatre presents Little Shop of Horrors at 7:30 p.m. November 14, 15, 16, & 18, and 2 p.m. November 16. Tickets are $15-$20.
Sharing Hope at Elm Grove Elementary
Many in our community and across Humble ISD came together to support the families of Elm Grove Elementary affected by flooding.
KHS Theatre presents Noises Off
KHS Theatre presents Noises Off at 7 p.m. November 14-17 and 2 p.m. November 16 & 17. Tickets are $10.
Humble ISD high school students share passion for learning with Insperity's technology team
Nine Humble ISD high school technology students participated in hands-on sessions with the technology team at Kingwood-based Insperity, a leading provider of human resources and business performance solutions. The sessions, which took place on Oct. 8-9 during the Humble ISD Fall Break, provided students with a real-world technology experience.
Humble Middle School students team up with Kids' Meals to provide meals to children in need
Students at Humble Middle School spent part of their October Break giving back to help others. Seventh and eighth grade girls visited Kids' Meals on the first part of the October Break to prepare over 1,600 meals for preschool-aged children in need.
Stipend: Dec. 13 and May 15
As part of the 2019-2020 Budget, the Board of Trustees approved a stipend incentive that will be issued to teachers, librarians, nurses and counselors as recognized by House Bill 3. The $1,400 stipend incentive will be paid in two separate $700 installments (Dec 13th paycheck and May 15th paycheck) and will be proportionate to the employees' full time/part time work schedule.
Super Staffers Sponsored by Humble ISD Education Foundation
Humble ISD's Super Staffers of the Month were recognized at the regularly scheduled Board Meeting on
Elementary Teachers of the Year Honored
Elementary School Teachers of the Year were honored at the October 15 Board Meeting.
Thousands shout "MVP" as NBA player and former AHS basketball standout's jersey is retired
Thousands of lively fans cheered as NBA player Carsen Edwards made a surprise visit to Atascocita High School for a pep rally held Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. The school honored Edwards by retiring his #3 jersey during a ceremony inside the school's gym.
AHS Fine Arts presents The Addams Family
AHS Fine Arts presents The Addams Family at 7 p.m. October 24, 26, and 28 at AHS PAC. Reserved seating only! $15 for center orchestra and $10 for all other sections.
Humble ISD College Night 2019
Humble ISD College Night was Monday, October 7, 2019 at the Humble Civic Center.
Dyslexia Awareness Night October 29, 2019
Join the Humble ISD Responsive Services Department to discuss dyslexia, what it is, and how to help students. Special guest Dan Huberty will speak.
Join Humble ISD in the Heart Walk on Saturday, November 2
Humble ISD is participating in the Greater Lake Houston Heart Walk on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at Generation Park. Visit the Heart Walk page to register or to join a campus team.
Humble ISD Police Officer recognized for efforts to protect school community
Humble ISD Senior Officer Freda Moore was recognized for her service with an Outstanding Service Award plaque from the Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce. The award was given during the Chamber's annual Peace Officer/Firefighter of the Year Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 24.
October Break Opportunities
Need plans for the October school break?
Deputy Superintendent Dr. Roger Brown represents Humble ISD at YMCA's Dancing for a Cause
Deputy Superintendent Dr. Roger Brown is representing Humble ISD at Lake Houston YMCA's Dancing for a Cause event on Thursday, October 3rd. The purpose of this event is to raise funds for YMCA's work in our local community.
Humble ISD hosts College Night Monday, October 7, 2019
Humble ISD high school students are invited to attend College Night where approximately 100 colleges, universities, trade schools, and the U.S. military will be on hand to share information. Admission is FREE.
Gold, Fight, Win Event at September 13 AHS vs. KHS Varsity Football Game
Thank you to everyone who came out in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness. Take a look back on photos from the #GoldFightWin event.
Lemond-Dixon earns Master Trustee from TASB
Leadership TASB is a year-long program designed to take board members to a new level of service and leadership
KPHS Varsity Theatre presents Parlor Games Sept. 12-14 & 16
Kingwood Park High School Varsity Theatre presents Parlor Games at 7:30 p.m. September 12-14, and 16 at KPHS PAC. Tickets are $10 at Kparktheatre.com.
Board bids farewell to Charles Cunningham
Humble ISD Trustee Charles Cunningham was honored at the Sept. 10 School Board Meeting for his years of service as a School Board member. Cunningham is leaving to serve on the Humble City Council.
Secondary Teachers of the Year Honored
Middle and high school Teachers of the Year were honored at the September 10 Board Meeting.
Gold Fight Win with CMS and RMS dance teams
Many student organizations are creating #GoldFightWin events throughout the month of September to raise awareness of pediatric cancer.
Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Fagen to Participate on Panel for NBC News Learn Presents: Education Now Houston
Dr. Fagen will participate in a live panel that will be broadcast on Channel 2 and live streamed by NBC News Learn.com. She will be speaking on the panel "Stronger than the Storm" that discusses Harvey's impact on schools and students. This free event is open to the community on Tuesday, September 24, at the University of Houston-Downtown. Registration is required to attend.
Humble ISD Students Attend Tapia Say STEM Camp
This summer, four Humble ISD students were among a select group from around the state to attend the prestigious Tapia Say STEM Camp at Rice University.
Kingwood High School thanks Summer Creek High School for help after Harvey
Kingwood High School commemorated the two-year anniversary of Harvey with a special gift to Summer Creek High School.
Interested in Serving as a Rotary Youth Exchange Ambassador?
The Humble Rotary Club is hosting Rotary Youth Exchange Information Meetings in September and October.
Lake Houston YMCA Offers Y Teen L.I.F.E. Interest Meeting
Learn what it means to be a leader in your community through the Lake Houston YMCA.
10th Annual Lake Houston 10K 5K + 1K Kids Run September 22
Run across beautiful Lake Houston in the 10th Annual Lake Houston 10k 5k + 1k Kids Run on Sunday, September 22, 2019.
Humble ISD breaks ground for new elementary school in Lakewood Pines
Humble ISD officials broke ground August 22 for Elementary School #29 that is being built in Lakewood Pines.
Education Foundation Presents Check to Humble ISD
The Humble ISD Education Foundation made their annual presentation to the Board of Trustees at the August 13 meeting, which included an announcement that the Foundation awarded $1,124,585 to Humble ISD in the 2018-2019 school year.
Gold, Fight, Win!
On September 13, 2019, Humble ISD is excited to partner with Addi's Faith Foundation, L3 Foundation, and Mothers Against Cancer to support children who are battling pediatric cancer.
First Community Health Fair a Success
On August 3, the Humble ISD Health Services Department hosted their first district and community wide health fair at Humble High School.
Joe Paneitz wins Region 4 Teacher of the Year
Humble ISD's District Teacher of the Year Joe Paneitz has been named Region 4 Teacher of the Year! The honor was announced August 7 at the Region 4 Teacher of the Year Dinner and Award Ceremony at the Westin Galleria.
KPHS Track State Champion
Jacob Allen was honored at the July 23 School Board Meeting.
SCHS Track State Champion
Tianna Randal was honored at the July 23 School Board Meeting.
State UIL Medalist in Solo-Ensemble
At the July 23 Board Meeting, The School Board honored Humble ISD students who were named Outstanding Performers at the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest this summer.
Transportation Listed on The Best 100 Fleets in The Americas
The Humble ISD Transportation was recognized at the July 23 School Board Meeting
Trustee Martina Lemond Dixon has earned Master Trustee designation
Upon completion of the Leadership TASB program, Trustee Martina Lemond Dixon has earned Master Trustee designation.
Free and Reduced Meals Applications are Online for 2019-2020
There are no paper forms. You must apply online for free/reduced meals.


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At last a chance to find out what the Venice Biennale is all about. Founded in 1895 and held on odd years, this is the leading contemporary art exhibition in the world (with architecture on the even years). This year marks the 55th, after various breaks for wars.
Initially there were national pavilions, structured around the big old nations. Just like the academies and schools in Rome, where in general the major European nations got the prime slots and erected impressive buildings that shout of old empires, while the newcomers fit in around the fringes, so the Giardini, just past Piazza San Marco on the way to the Lido, form the prime venue. Britain has a neo-classical-style pavilion, Germany's was rebuilt in 1938 to suitably fascistic designs…
The national pavilions – each with its own curator and project – grew more and more numerous, and in 1980 the Corderie dell'Arsenale was also opened, adding a 'new street' to the biennale. By 2007 there were some 106 countries, the Arsenale was expanded beyond just the rope-making section, and even then the two main venues could no longer hold all the pavilions. The desperate search began for additional venues elsewhere in the city. This year there are several first appearances from countries as varied as the Vatican, Angola, Bahrain and the Bahamas.
Meanwhile, from 1993 onwards, an additional strand was added – the International Exhibition, organized by a curator appointed by the Biennale. This year Massimiliano Gioni, Italian-born director of exhibitions at New York's New Museum of Contemporary Art, has organized Il Palazzo Enciclopedico, The Encyclopaedic Palace. The question he poses, rather clumsily entitled "An exhibition-research" (which sounds a lot better in Italian) according to the information leaflet "wishes to reflect on [artists'] creative urges and pushes the question even further: what is the artists' world?" His inspiration was a patent filed in the US in 1955 by an Italian-American called Marino Auriti, for a Palazzo Enciclopedico – a museum to hold all the world's knowledge. Auriti's model of this palace forms part of the display, looking something like a cross between the Tower of Babel and the House of Congress. The exhibition seems to be a direct descendant of all those libraries of everything, from Alexandria via Matthias Corvinus, Umberto Eco and the French Mitterand grand projets, but filtered through the visual rather than the written arts. It's a very appealing concept, especially in these days when the internet's clouds have replaced all hope of creating a building that could hold all the world's knowledge.
And even this Biennale itself is too much to grasp in its entirety. We spent one day in the Giardini – from opening time to beyond closing time, and one in the Arsenale. We also saw many of the pavilions around Venice. We didn't have time to "finish" the Biennale, and – with some very notable exceptions – we rarely watched the whole length of the myriad video installations. I watched people float into the video rooms, watch for a few seconds, then float on by. I estimate (anecdotally and with no concrete evidence) that over 95% of the video material on show went unwatched.
But at any rate, when I read a review by a critic who spent four hours and "saw" the whole biennale, I know he is talking bollocks. Either he just went to the well-hyped ones, or he enjoyed a couple of vernissages, downed a few glasses, chatted to a few like-minded souls and then wrote up his piece. It is simply not possible to "do" the Biennale so quickly.
So here goes with a personal and totally objective view. We were not at the grand opening, and our experience was (sadly) unfiltered by schmooze or hype.
It started off rather poorly. The Swiss pavilion, designed by Giacometti, contained a metal pipe with a snake's head that …er, snaked around the walls, past a few kitschy squashed trombones and saxophones displayed on the walls, and ended up in a leaf-strewn courtyard with a Piaggio scooter.
Swiss pavilion – snake in the foreground, Piaggio in the background
It was called "you they they I you". I leave you to your own conclusions at that title… Apparently it was to do with primal fear, and the metal was taken from an old fire station which is of great significance. Sorry Valentin Carron, but the "elegant discourse on the definition of sculpture", which "raises questions about adolescent desires, speed limits and even the correct tone of paint to use"[1] washed straight past us.
We enjoyed the Russian pavilion (designed incidentally by the same chap that designed Lenin's Mausoleum), much more. Vadim Zakharov had a lot of fun with the myth of Danaë, impregnated by Zeus in a shower of golden rain.
A motionless male model sits on a saddle high up on a beam, as though he were advertising Ralph Lauren riding kit, above a pile of gold. The walls are decorated in a stylish font with the confession, "Gentlemen, time has come to confess our Rudeness, Lust, Narcissism, Demagoguery, Falsehood, Banality, and Greed, Cynicism, Robbery, Speculation, Wastefulness, Gluttony, Seduction, Envy and Stupidity." In the next room, we all knelt round an altar rail with kneeling prayer cushions to look over the edge at another pile of gold coins, dripping from a huge shower head supplied by a motorised conveyor belt. Another Russian mafioso, motionless in dark shades, supervises the machine. Visiting the lower floor, women were permitted to borrow umbrellas and walk beneath the golden shower to help scoop up the spermy coins and return them to the system. A threatening message warned that the success of the project depended on us keeping the flow of money going. Well, subtle it wasn't, but good fun, and we (the girls anyhow) got to keep one golden Danaë.
The French and Germans collaborated together on some kind of Alsace landswap, perhaps trying to convince us about the solidity of the Euro, and swapped pavilions. So the French pavilion, labelled Germania, contained a pretentious film installation by Anri Sala. In the first room we saw just the face of Chloe, a DJ, concentrating on something; in the central room we saw two famous pianists' left hands playing a concerto by Ravel; and in the final room we saw Chloe trying to unite the two versions on a mixing desk. Sala says he intended "to make a space resound consecutively to the temporal gap between the two performances; to paradoxically create an 'other' space in an environment conceived to annihilate the sense of space (by suppressing echoes)." And your point is? Funnily enough, the exhibition was entitled Ravel, Ravel Unravel (geddit!) which is not only tremendously witty but also doesn't work in French (désentortiller Ravel… ). Which is all the funnier when you realise that this was the only pavilion in the entire Biennale that refused to supply any explanation in English. Aren't the French just so sweet when they are defending their national patrimoine linguistique… Although the central room was a pleasant enough space, and gosh those pianists played well, this seemed a great waste of a good exhibition space. La pretension incarnée.
The Germans meanwhile were being multi-cultural with a big M. Their four (French) rooms were given over to Chinese Ai Weiwei, South African Santu Mofokeng, French Romuald Karmakar and Indian Dayanita Singh, none of whom has a German passport. The big star overshadowed the others with a big bang installation, using hundreds of old handmade wooden stools, which have welcomed thousands of family bottoms in their time, and signified something meaningful about 'how the increasing internationalisation of our life impacts on our individual realities' according to curator Susanne Gaensheimer. The only directly German-themed artwork in this pavilion was Karmakar's film about the far right, which was PC in its own way.
Ai WeiWei's stools
Britain's pavilion dates from 1909, though it was only in 1931 that the government agreed to accept responsibility, putting the entries under the Department of Overseas Trade, before shunting it off to the British Council after the war. This year's British pavilion – Scotland and Wales are exiled to subsidiary venues elsewhere in the city – hosts an exhibition entitled "English Magic" by Jeremy Deller. Well, "by" Jeremy Deller, though most of the artwork seems to be actually created by other artists. It focuses on "British society – its people, icons, myths, folklore and its cultural and political history…. contemporary…psychedelic…" Deller looks very pleasant and anti-capitalist in his grubby beanie and we loved the inflatable Stonehenge, but this exhibit didn't really get us excited. There were some great photos and films of birds of prey, some of them squeezing little Landrovers in a kind of "the aristocracy hunts wildlife and wildlife bites back" sort of message, and some fun prints where William Morris hurls Roman Abramovich's yacht into the lagoon, referring to the priority mooring the billionaire enjoyed when he visited Venice. There was a whole room of photos from 1972 which was perhaps an important year in Jeremy's life, but it all seemed a bit glib, or – to borrow from teenager-speak – meh, which I think means 'so what?' It follows in the tradition of Jerusalem by seeming to subvert a new English folklore, but it all seemed very superficial. By far the best bit was the free cup of tea offered in the back loggia, which splendidly confirmed the English cliché that tea is a jolly good drink on a hot afternoon.
Well, enough whining about the poor pavilions, but let's just say that there was a lot of blather about displacement, alienation, globalization, dislocation etc. All the artists were seeking to express their individuality and many succeeded only in emphasising their absolute heterogeneity.
The pavilions that stood out were the following:
Denmark showed films by Jesper Just. Entitled "Intercourses" (yes, well, OK) they showed three men of African descent working endlessly through a bleak black-and-white urban landscape. There was something of the Escher landscape in the endless loop of searching and hoping, building and ruination. It was filmed in a Chinese replica of Paris and was mesmerising and somehow poignant. The audience had already had to make an effort as the entrance to the pavilion itself was something of an endless loop of search and hoping through the ruined tradesman's entrance at the back, so probably a good percentage of potential viewers never even found the way in.
Finland showed a very interesting installation by Terike Haapoja about "the limits to the centrality of the human subject within nature, the role of technology in shaping our worldview, and the possibilities for an elemental politics," whatever that might mean. There was something of the science museum/ research lab about this work, with leaves breathing, cows decomposing and temperatures rising and falling.
Gilad Ratman's Israel pavilion was one of the most successful overall works, using different artistic media to create one brilliant and involving experience. I suppose we went in expecting to get the usual waffle about displacement and alienation, this time multiplied by the whole Holocaust/Nakba, colonialist/persecution discourse. What we got was a coherent narrative that left us emotionally wrung out. A film showed the group entering a small cave on an Israeli hillside. After scrambling through a challenging tunnel they emerge through a hole in the concrete floor of the pavilion in Venice where they set to work with lumps of clay modelling self portraits of themselves. They insert microphones into their clay heads and as they work they begin to moan, groan, sing and howl as they pour their frustrations and personal griefs into their clay alter egos. From fairly normal human beings the artists seemed to lose their inhibitions until the scene resembled a kind of ear-splitting creative Bedlam. Strong!
Israel's visceral installation
Sarah Sze's American pavilion was also fascinating though lacking passion, with its attempts to classify groups of bits and bobs and make some kind of Ordnung. Australia's Simryn Gill's flights of bits of paper and collections of O's, from O-rings to kilner rings in a kind of tidal debris of ring-shaped stuff was very beautiful, and were also moved by Belgium's Berlinde de Bryckere's Cripplewood and Mark Manders' dead fox.
Simryn Gill's little flying paper insect words, Let Go, Lets Go
A quick late lunch break – nasty and expensive – and thus fortified we entered the central pavilion. The selection of images, visions, experiences was mind-numbing. It began with Jung's Red Book images, a manuscript that looked rather like Tolkien's illustrations, dated by its Gothic script and bright colours. There were other explorers of the mind, of the supernatural, self-taught and offbeat. Names that stood out: Ron Nagle with his little blood-drippingly precise ceramics; Weiss and Fischli with their humorous little raw clay pieces (ah, humour, at last!), the bizarre Morton Barlett whose child-size ceramic Lolita-esque dolls were discovered after his death, the strange Shinro Ohtake's fat scrap books dripping with images and paint. And above all, José Antonio Suárez Londono, whose little notebook pages were crammed with beauty and precision.
Suárez Londono
We had a rest day marvellously kayaking around the canals of Venice at barnacle-level, including terrifying zigzaggings across the Grand Canal, dodging the gondolas, vaporettos and motoscaffi, and then over the choppy water to San Giorgio – where we navigated by targeting our kayak bowsprits through the spray onto the 11-metre high unmissable pink inflatable blimp of Alison Lapper by Mark Quinn.
And so to the fabulous space of the Arsenale, where the military might of the Venetian Empire has declined over the last eight centuries into spectacularly picturesque brickwork and rusting ivy-clad metal.
Arsenale drums from the Georgian pavilion
A large hall full of Pawel Althamer's beautiful but slightly Hollywood nightmare figures, with their serenely detailed faces and tortured constructed bodies.
We drifted past endless videos, and noticed that very rarely did anyone stay to watch a whole film. The exception was the excellent Camille Henriot, who made one of the few videos that did really grab passersby – and who won a Silver Lion for most promising young artist. Another exception for a strange film about the Vinci remote operating machine that enables doctors to do micro-surgery with robot arms as though playing a video game. I was gripped for 20 minutes as a needle viciously pierced a beautiful glacier-like landscape of throbbing innards, and then carried out some strange cutting operation, removing the waste in a tiny plastic bag. It was balletic and moving.
South Africa had a strong showing, especially Sam Nhlengethwa's photo-montages. United Arab Emirates had a fun trompe cerveau. The Latin American pavilion was full of interesting stuff, and some less interesting… Alfredo Jaar's model of the Giardini pavilions rose and fell in a large tank of water every three minutes in some kind of atmospheric climate change warning. There was just too much, and when we came across a Bruce Nauman video, with a man – maybe Bruce himself, who knows? – dangling upside down and being spun around and mumbling madly, we knew how he felt. Not that we wanted to watch…
Sonia Falcone's wonderful-smelling Latin American spice hall
Sophie screaming to be let out
By this time we were becoming art zombies. A woman screamed while metal dripped onto an enormous sheet – the more she screamed the faster the drips fell. Was there some meaning here? There certainly was little beauty. Nearby we queued to escape, and were let in two by two up a rubble-strewn passage-way to a dead end. And all the time the woman screamed. At the exit, where we said "pah" to the attendant, she showed us how – if we had had enough imagination – we could have seen the room behind the dead end, which was of course not visible from the installation. Perhaps if we had not been maddened by the screaming woman we might have bothered, but this was one of those installations where you just began to wonder how much it had cost and what was really the point. Apart from the Georgian pavilion – a wooden staircase to nowhere in particular, the Chinese pavilion was the last we saw. It was huge and full of good things. It had … wait for it… real paintings… and installations and videos and all sorts of beautiful interesting works. But by then we were over-cooked.
In terms of installations around town we saw the light installations at Ca' Rezzonico, which served rather to show how much better the artists of the seventeenth century were than those of today. A neon halo with an ugly wire may have some deep inner significance, but is an artwork that is not only ugly but poorly made and doesn't work without a lengthy explanatory placard to tell you about the artist's inner thought processes really valid? The attendants knew nothing, the show looked dusty and past it, though it was only a month in, with another four to go. And as for the music emanating from the ornate chandelier on the second floor – it had given up the ghost.
The Bangladeshi pavilion at the Officina delle Zattere had one very scary installation by Dhali al-Mamoon – a tent of black hairy people, only hair and legs visible, with a collection of severed arms hanging above it. I watched a teenage girl catch sight of it, back away and then absolutely refuse to enter the room. A strong reaction, which is worth much after the shuffling blandness of most art experiences.
The Palestinians were Otherwise Occupied, filling a calm green courtyard with cardboard boxes representing houses. Inside was a video of a trial of an activist. Heyho, more displacement and exile, while trashing the garden….
Iceland's pavilion had a stone patterned floor by Karin Sigurdóttir that didn't fit in the building it was put in, spilling out into the surrounding area. Again, it seemed like a lot of effort to make a relatively minor point, though it was attractive enough, and a little bizarre.
We missed Angola's pavilion in Palazzo Cini, which won one of the Golden Lions, and apparently there were scenes of chaos as they gave away limited edition posters when they won. The other Golden Lion went to Tino Sehgal's trio of performers who made strange beatbox clickings and rhythmic noises in the central hall. I stopped to watch a baby's reaction to the performance, and the baby looked away in boredom, then caught my eye and grinned broadly.
There is a lot to grin at here. There is a lot of pretension and emperor's new clothes. But what a lot to think about, what a lot of beauty, thoughtfulness, stimulation, wonderfulness. We came away feeling full of exhilaration, inspiration, ideas. There is a whole encyclopaedia of art and knowledge out there to explore.
[1] Interview in Designboom.com

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The U.S. Department of Education named Magnificat High School in Rocky River among the 2018 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools award honorees.
Magnificat High School was nominated by the Ohio Department of Education. This award acknowledges Magnificat's commitment to sustainable practices and for leadership in facilities, health and environmental education. Magnificat is representative of promising practices to improve achievement and equity, not only for aspiring green schools, but for all schools.
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Having a long-held interest in the mind's capacity for transformation, Ven. Gyalten Palmo left home to spend 4½ months in India with an enlightened master in the late 1970's. Ven. Palmo started studying Tibetan Buddhism at the turn of the century. She has studied closely under Ribur Rinpoche, Choden Rinpoche, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa and Lama Zopa Rinpoche. She went on to complete the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition's (FPMT) Basic Program coursework and retreats. In 2012, she was ordained by Choden Rinpoche at Sera Jey Monastic University in India. As an FPMT-registered teacher, she has been teaching Discovering Buddhism regularly at Tse Chen Ling Center in San Francisco since 2013. Ven. Palmo loves studying and sharing the Dharma with others.


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Prospects are good for a major increase in inbound tourism from Rwanda and Zimbabwe following the establishment of the first air link between Kigali, Harare and Cape Town.
RwandAir's first flight from Kigali via Harare landed in Cape Town on May 16, made possible by the Zimbabwean government granting Fifth Freedom rights to the Rwandan flag carrier. This allows the airline to carry passengers from Kigali to Harare, drop off and pick up passengers there before continuing to Cape Town; and doing the same on the return leg.
RwandAir will initially serve the route four times a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays) using a Bombardier CRJ900 NextGen two-class 75-seat regional jet. SA Country Manager, Thembela Dladla, says depending on demand, the airline will increase services and upgrade to a B737-800 on the route at certain times of the year. "Feedback from tour operators and travel agents has been very positive," he says. At the moment, flight WB110 departs Kigali at 08h20, arrives in Harare at 11h00 for a 40-minute stopover (pax remain on board) to arrive in Cape Town at 14h45. Flight WB111 departs Cape Town at 16h00 to arrive in Harare at 19h00, leaving again at 19h45 to arrive in Kigali at 22h30.
Gavin Simpson, CEO of Holiday Aviation (RwandAir's GSA), says: "If the volume of traffic that is coming out of Rwanda into South Africa on the Johannesburg route is any indication, the inbound growth has been very substantial in the past few years." He says RwandAir's offices for reservations, ticketing, sales and support services at Cape Town International Airport are fully operational and a Cape Town sales manager has been appointed. Forward bookings are being received from tour operators and travel agents.
"We believe the route will do very well," agrees Cape Town Air Access project manager, Paul van den Brink. With the addition of Harare and Kigali, eight destinations in Africa now have access to Cape Town. "With 40 000 passengers [indirect traffic between Cape Town and Harare, Jan-Dec 2017, according to OAG], this has been the largest unserved market in Africa for Cape Town; and our second-largest unserved market in the world, second only to New York."
Sonia Kamikazi, RwandAir's Quality Assurance Director, says: "Rwandans have a good perception of South Africa. They see Johannesburg as a shopping destination but they are excited about coming to Cape Town because it is known as a tourist destination." She says the South African government has assured Rwanda that it is working on making the issuing of visas to Rwandans more efficient.
Cape Town is the 26th destination on RwandAir's route network, which spans Africa, the Middle East, Europe and Asia in support of a growing Rwandan economy. Fifth Freedom flights from Kigali via Abuja to Accra were introduced three weeks ago. Flights to Bamako in Mali and Conakry in Guinea are to follow soon. A service to New York's JFK International Airport is planned in 2019. Guangzhou in China is also on the cards, subsequent to the delivery of a third Airbus A330 later this year. Kamikazi says RwandAir's competitive advantage is the central African location of Kigali, its main hub. Its secondary hub in Cotonou, Benin, serves West Africa. International destinations include Mumbai, Brussels, London and Dubai.
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Friday, 14 June 2019
I Did Say Buy Popcorn Futures!
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- Anonymous14 June 2019 at 20:36
I doubt if even the remainiacs of the Conservative party will keep Boris off the final vote sent to the members. We must remember that the remainer MPs are not true representatives of the members anymore and the members overwhelming want brexit and Boris to pull it off for them. A lot of the present MPs are facing deselection by their local associations and richly deserve it for their treason. There is still hope, we could yet escape the EU thanks to Boris and the brexit supporting few.ReplyDeleteReplies
Anon, I'm unsure if reports that Bojo is still flirting with Maybot's ghastly WA are false flags. If not the latter, then this makes me very nervous of his commitment to a proper brexit. Still if he goes down that road or delays beyond the 31st, Tory's revert to burnt toast at the next GE. Nigel still has a tilt at number 10, bar Corbyn donning a roundhead's headgear!Delete
- Anonymous16 June 2019 at 15:12
Hello O R, I am told by MPs in the Conservative party that Boris intends to take us out of the EU. Its said we wants a good deal out if it for the UK and if such a deal is not forthcoming he will take us out on WTO rules. In as much as you can believe anyone these days it looks like this is true. Time will tell.ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi, Anon, if we believe all of the remain power groups and deep state lackeys, they won't let us leave, ever. MPs part of their servant class of obedient lickspittles. We shall see as you say.Delete
- Anonymous17 June 2019 at 18:54
Don't worry O R whatever happens we have still got King Goblin :-) Until the brewing of such a classic English ale is outlawed in favour of Big Bother approved Euro lager that is.ReplyDelete


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We have officially opened the 2013 Earagail Arts Festival! With the ever beautiful backdrop of the Inishowen peninsula we kicked off another year with a bang. The hugely anticipated Awakening the Horseman in Grianán Ailigh, Burt was a spectacle of colour, costume and music with LUXe providing a flawless performance that stunned and captivated its audience.
In Carndonagh, the specially commissioned Destination Doughnut took to the roads in a thought provoking and emotional piece of theatre, whilst in Mc Grory's, Culdaff, 2 wonderful gigs of folk music from Ireland and French Acadie set the tone for what will be a momentous 25th Earagail Arts Festival. Keep in touch with us on Facebook and Twitter for regular updates on the rest of the shows still to come.
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I hope people don't take this week's Dustinland the wrong way – even though I'm sure they will. Hey, I see why people get excited about St. Patrick's Day. And I'm sure for some of you, it winds up being a good ol time. But man, it really brings out the worst in so many people. You just see throngs of idiots filling the streets, dressed in green, puking. It's like the worst of college life takes over every bar in the world for one day. I bet in Ireland it's different. I say that based on nothing but the perception that in the U.S., we are the masters of dumbing things down, taking away any and all cultural significance, and commercializing them as much as possible.
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It's no surprise that Seattle is known for coffee. As home of the original Starbucks and a geographic location that can often have dreary weather it makes sense that most Seattleites carry around a hot caffeinated beverage, especially during the winter months. How much damage has this obsession or need done to the environment though?
I was pleasantly surprised to realize though that the paper cups our liquid energy comes in are recyclable, and so are their cozy little jackets that prevent burned hands and their lids. This is not a recent development for Seattle, yet it seems that people often don't know that empty clean paper cups are recyclable. All it takes is a rinse to keep that cappuccino cup from the garbage. These cups are recyclable in Seattle unlike other places, and as a transplant like many other Seattleites, I didn't realize it before.
There has been quite the journey for paper cups to be recyclable, and the people leading the way have been the director of environmental impact at Starbucks, Jim Hanna. The one time use paper cup is the icon of their coffee and a dilemma for their environmental responsibility. The venture for recycling these cups has benefitted the city of Seattle though. In many places the facilities don't exist to recycle paper cups, but according to Seattle Public Utilities' own posters, the paper cup falls under recycling and not garbage. Before facilities were made available to recycle these paper cups, they were going straight into the landfill and they still do in other cities around the nation and world because recycling facilities won't make enough money from the paper pulp from the cups compared to their cost of recycling and how much they make from other paper products. With the confusion or recyclable or not, depending on location, many cups find their way into the garbage Seattle is one of the early adopters of recycling paper cups and has been recycling them for almost five years in select locations. Another factor behind coffee is where and how it's grown and processed, so stay tuned for a future post on Fair Trade and sourcing. In the meantime, you can catch up on some of the issues surrounding coffee and sustainability from a previous post.
Ways to change on campus: There are recycling bins at Falcon's Landing to take care of your (EMPTY & Clean) cup when you're done, and the new exterior waste bins on campus have a recycling side to help cut down on waste and make it more convenient to put your cup in the right place.
In addition to the recycling bins for empty cups, there is the option to bring your own reusable cup to campus. In doing this, you can save the waste or resources involved in recycling (and manufacturing) a cup, and you get 10 cents off your beverage. Bringing your own cup is a win-win, and there is no confusion in waiting for your drink at the bar.


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March 14 is Pi Day, you know (3.1415 this year!), so of course I made pie. I made two pies, in fact: a main course pie and a dessert pie.
I'll post about the dessert pie tomorrow on my own blog, since Wednesday is food day at Marian Allen, Author Lady.
Today, here, Imma show you my main course pie, which was vegetable pot pie with sage biscuit topping.
Here it is in the pan.
ANYWAY, I cut up a potato, carrots, celery, mushrooms, and broccoli and cooked them in veg broth and margarine for about 20 minutes. I mixed flour with milk and stirred it in, cooking and stirring until the broth thickened. I TUMPED it into a pie pan. I made the biscuits with Heart Smart Bisquick, adding some rubbed sage, and put the biscuits on top of the veg. I baked it at 400 for about half an hour.
My only complaint was that there wasn't enough pie to biscuit. I do love my veg.
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- Gayle said...
That looks so good!
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"Listen. I don't like to preach, but here's some advice. You'll meet a lot of jerks in life. If they hurt you, remember it's because they're stupid. Don't react to their cruelty. There's nothing worse than bitterness and revenge. Keep your dignity and be true to yourself." ― Marjane Satrapi, Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood
"We can only feel sorry for ourselves when our misfortunes are still supportable. Once this limit is crossed, the only way to bear the unbearable is to laugh at it." ― Marjane Satrapi, Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return
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"It can never be necessary to do what is not honourable."
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"I am lonely, yet not everybody will do. I don't know why, some people fill the gaps and others emphasize my loneliness. In reality those who satisfy me are those who simply allow me to live with my "idea of them." ― Anaïs Nin
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Offers services for people with low vision or impaired vision that cannot be corrected by medical, surgical or optical means. Services include: - Daily living skills training - Assisting technology training - Magnifiers - Low vision aid use and acquisition …Details
Parenting and Life Skills - Life's Options Pregnancy Center
303-674-5881 · 27884 Meadow Dr, Evergreen, CO, 80439 · Map
Offers a DVD-based curriculum. Clients can choose from over 40 different sessions focusing on parenting and life skills. The client will view the lesson one-on-one with our trained staff.…Details
Pregnancy, Parenting and Life Skills Classes - Colorado Family Life Center
303-366-1072 · 651 Chambers Rd, Aurora, CO, 80011 · Map
Offers "Earn While You Learn" one-on-one bi-weekly parenting classes for teens and first time parents, from pregnancy until age 3. Class attendance earns "Mommy Money" and/or "Daddy Dollars", which can be used to acquire baby supplies for children under the…Details
Routt to Work - Routt County Department of Human Services
970-870-5291 · 613 Oak St, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80477 · Map
Established to be a go to resource for individuals working to make improvements in their lives. Program uses a three phase model: - Step It Up: 2-month class to assess needs and goals of participants and develop related skills for…Details
Services for Individuals with Disabilities - Connections for Independent Living
970-352-8682 · 1331 8th Ave, Greeley, CO, 80631 · Map
Offers a variety of services to individuals with disabilities including: - Advocacy in order to obtain access to benefits and services - Information and referral to other resources - Peer support - Independent living skills training (e.g., personal care,…Details
Traditional Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Services - Rebound Colorado
720-361-2916 · 5275 Marshall St, Arvada, CO, 80002
Offers traditional weekly outpatient counseling services and intensive outpatient services to teens and young adults ages 13-25. Intensive outpatient services consist of 6+ hours per week focused on reducing out-of-home placement or helping in the transition back to the home…Details
Transitional Program (Fort Collins) - Denver Rescue Mission
(970) 224-4302 Ext 1208 · 316 Jefferson St, Fort Collins, CO, 80524 · Map
Steps to Success offers 3- to 10-month faith-based transitional program that provides the following supportive services through a case manager: - Room and Board - Life Skills classes on Addictions, Housing, Finances, and Employment Readiness - Our Work Dorm…Details
Youth Activities - SOS Outreach
970-926-9292 · 450 Miller Ranch Road, Edwards, CO, 81632 · Map
SOS Outreach provides year-round outdoor activities to engage youth in long-term mentor based relationships. Activities and services include but are not limited to: - Outdoor experiential learning - Outdoor recreational activities - Teams courses - Winter and Summer activities - Outdoor living skills - Leadership skills training -…Details
Youth and Family Center (Mason Ct) - Matthews House
970-472-0609 · 415 Mason Ct, Fort Collins, CO, 80524 · Map
Empowers young adults ages 14 - 23 who lack significant family support to transition successfully into adulthood. Support services include: - Education advancement - Safe places program - Mentoring - Job readiness counseling - Experiential education activities Also provides one-on-one…Details
Youth Educational Program - YouthEntity
970-963-4055 · 455 South 3rd Street, Carbondale, CO, 81623 · Map
YouthEntity provides in-school and after school programs to help prepare youth for future success. School programs include: - Personal financial literacy - General employment skills and career development - Education on job internship - Business entrepreneurship - Architectural design -…Details
Youth Services - SUCAP Southern Ute Community Action Program
970-563-4517 · 285 Lakin, Ignacio, CO, 81137 · Map
Collaborates with community organization for regular and occasional programming including Overdrive, After Prom, and other community events. Community Partners: - Southern Ute Police Department - Boys and Girls Club of Southern Ute Indian Tribe - Sun Ute Community Center …Details
Youth Skills and Pregnancy Prevention Program (Get Real) - Hilltop Community Resources
970-244-0601 · 1129 COLORADO AVE, GRAND JUNCTION, CO, 81501 · Map
Provides comprehensive confidence-building and pregnancy prevention services to youth 10 to 19 years of age. Services include: - A safe, confidential, non-residential program for youth ages 10-19 - Weekly group meetings, individual counseling for parents and youth, family visits …Details


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In the Big Green Purse: Use Your Spending Power to Create a Cleaner, Greener World, Dianne Machern believes protection of the environment to be the biggest issue facing the planet. She advances the idea that consumers, particularly women, should use the "power of their purse". In other words, buy products with the greatest environmental benefit to combat the industries that destroy the planet.
Your eco-minded gift recipient would likely agree. In fact, Big Green Purse would make a great Frugalista Eco gift. The book gives clear distinctions between authentic "green" and pretenders; how to choose the greenest option; where dollars make the greatest impact; and tons of other relevant and useful information.
$16 Paperback barnesandnoble.com
Even without reading the Big Green Purse, it's difficult not to be eco aware today. The eco-active gift recipients in your life will appreciate many of the listed Frugralista Gifts for the Eco-Minded. Segregated into suggestive categories to help you match your eco-recipient. In addition to the book, there's chocolate to apparel to gadgets to household to beauty. These can also spur your own ideas on "who" you think they are. Bonus: Some of the recommendations fall into the fair trade classification.
Selections include organic products, grown using environmental procedures. Often, these are also packed using Eco-friendly packaging methods. This will be a big plus for your eco-recipient. As will the health benefits.
Each listed retailer has many other eco, organic and free-trade offerings. If nothing here seems to fit, or spark your own ideas, do browse.
The classifications will appear over several posts. First up, the foodies.
Artisan cheese makes a delectable gift for a connoisseur. The varieties are endless, like the Summer Collection from environmentally responsible Cowgirl Creamery. Your recipient will enjoy a seasonal Pierce Pt, a creamy rind cheese rolled in dried herbs. The bold blue of the Colston Bassett Stilton. And last, but not least, a buttery, aged Beecher's Truckle Cheddar. Yum—30 ounces of delicious cheese to savor. Bonus: Buying this product supports a small-scale producer. Cowgirl Creamery, north of San Francisco, takes pride in its farmstead cheese, ecological/organic production and being sustainable land stewards.
$60 cowgirlcreamery
Another great choice from Cowgirl: the Tomales Bay Collection, featuring favorite MT TAM; a sweet and creamy blue cheese; and a mellow and rich Carmody.
The Crown Maple Syrup Petite Trio set includes light, medium and dark amber syrups, with flavors produced from organic purity and artisan craftsmanship. The syrups begin in a sustainably managed maple grove in NY. In addition, their entire production process is energy-efficient. Now that's Eco friendly!
$16 – 3 bottles (1.7 oz. each) www.crownmaple.com
Also available full size in the Crown Maple Trio $54.
Give your eco-minded giftee, the Organic Italian Feast Gift set. Everything they'll need for an authentic Italian pasta dinner. Coppola's Mammarella pasta sauce made with organic tomatoes, vegetables, herbs, and flavorful olive oil. Mammarella pasta. Bread sticks, Organic chocolate bar for dessert. All in a bright red colander topped with a festive bow.
$55 amazon.com
Tasty Trio of Organic Preserves Gift Set
Delight both eco, gluten sensitive and vegan recipients with the Organic Wine Preserves Gift Set. A balanced concoction of wine and fruit: Organic Apricot Chardonnay Preserves, Organic Blackberry Shiraz Preserve, Organic Cherry Cabernet Wine Preserves. All certified Fair Trade and organic. Packed in eco-friendly 100% post-consumer paper board gift boxes and tied with a petroleum free bow.
Do come back for the next installment of Frugalista Gifts for the Eco-minded. Where you'll find more ideas you hadn't known are perfect for the recipients on your list.
Happy Frugalista shopping!
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Top 10 WWE Superstars of 2011This is the list of my favourite current WWE superstars.
The Top Ten WWE Superstars of 2011
BAHAHA what did Rey do in 2011 that was worth noting? CM Punk easily takes this (and I don't even like him) in a land-slide. Lil 'jimmies everywhere.
The icon, self proclaimed "best in the world". He's right on that.
CM Punk is best in the world because he held the WWE championship for 434 days and he is the best in the world
CM Punk Suck the big one Drew McIntyre is the best - adamsrobert501
In the top 10 there is no one good to vote. - rambalaji
SIN CARA'S the BEST but HE'S BELOW! SO I CHOSE REY MISTERIO!
A 10 times WWE champ& 2 times royal rumble winner
He never gives up
His will power is as great as superman
The master of parkour. Yet to win the WWE/WHC title.
All Time Best and my daughter loved seen when she was younger.. Me too..laugh out loud
Awesome comeback and two-time World champion.
Why isn't he a whc champion instead of Orton?
Drew McIntyre #1 the best - adamsrobert501
The Contenders
Smackdown's Mitb winner. He's main eventing wrestlemania. Probably the best technical wrestler now.
This man goes to combat with other superstar he love to bea the crap out of other superstars WADE BARRETT Is my favorite wrestler
Definitely better as a singles competitor. On his way to main event scene.
Current tag team champions. I'm a fan of his shooting star press. Awesome high flyer, future mid-carder
Best Diva there ever was! - adamsrobert501
Really number 16 this man defined 2011 he was wwe champion half of 2011 and you Justin gabriel in front of him he main evented wrestlemania 27 (which was in 2011) also main evented royal rumble, elimation chamber, tlc 2010, over the limit, tlc 2011(with CM Punk and ADR)
Randy orton is the best WWE wrestler and beside he did win the heavyweight championship at the youngest age.
Nice gimmick, on his way to main event scene.
Best Diva but Beth Phoenix is better - adamsrobert501
South African Sensation. Need a lot of work before he's going to mean anything but has a lot of potential.
It's so cool its taunt woo woo woo is so cool he is the best wrestler he has USA championship
He's the hall of pain master
He is the 2011 Royal Rumble.
The best FUNKASAURUS on planet funk
He's the Welsh dominator
He make's sure everyone pays for what they done to him
Khali is the best.
He's the wrestler of coolness
He was wacked out in the head but seriously give the guy a chance he just wants to be the WWE champ just once that's the main reason he's in the WWE
He might be the littles man in wwe history but he is my Favirote


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New 2018 gallery added (and new images added to the 2018 Open gallery too)
Newsletter – 29th March
Club night summary – 28th March
Another league print competition this week 'Open' and set subject 'Shape'. Great response on entries (as we have had on all competitions this season) A total of 77 prints over the two competitions. 38 open and 39 'shape'.
When you consider the amount of effort in producing prints compared to PDI's, that really is a tremendous contribution from everyone who entered.
The standard was very high, with some innovative ideas on the Interpretation of the 'shape' Prints.
This gave the visiting Judge Rojer Weightman a difficult task, choosing the ultimate high scoring Images.
Overall an enjoyable night and some excellent work was produced, which once again will enable us to choose some strong Images to represent the club in external competitions next season.
Next Season's Competitions
I've added provision dates to the program of events list for next season's PDI and Print competitions. I've arbitrarily set the date as the 1st of the month, and will of course update the calendar when the actual dates have been published.
Newsletter – 22nd March
Club night summary – 21st March
This week we had a talk/ presentation given by Steven Galvin entitled ' I shoot animals and sometimes I chop their heads off'. The presentation featured mainly wildlife and some underwater photography. Many of the interesting Images were off a very high standard coupled with a good narrative delivered with enthusiasm and passion for photography. In addition Steven placed some superb Prints around the hall for the members to view during the evening.
Another good speaker and Interesting topic on our varied programme of events during the season.


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frequently asked questions
Is the Ritzy-Slide intended to be outside?
Yes they are build to be outside, the whole year. Offcourse you can put it indoors also. It will really stand out.
What materials are used for the slide?
They are made of polyester with a high-gloss gelcoat. The steps are made of high quality, 3d, vinyl, with a 100% look and feel of a teak deck. They are anti-slip and uv- and heat resistant.
How to clean the slide?
You can easy clean the Slide with a soft cloth and lukewarm water. We advise to use neutral soap. A daily wipe before use is sometimes necessary because of moisture.
What is the size of the slide?
It has a footprint of 225cm long, it's 85cm high, and has a maximum width of 47cm. The weight is about 25 kg's.
How many steps does the slide have?
5. And 4 of them have the Teak look. Because there will sometimes be some dirt/moisture on the bottom one, it does not have the Teak look.
For what age is it intended?
For the age of 2 (on guidance) till about 5 or 6 years.
How much weight can it have?
The Slide is super strong because it's made of a double mold, but keep in mind it's meant for 1 person.
Is it stable?
Because of the heavy weight and the width it's very stable, and safe.
What about warranty?
We give you a 3 years warranty on the Slide. The warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship. It does not cover issues caused by damage due to handling, storage, accident, impact, abuse or misuse.
Why is this slide more expensive then any other slide?
Well.. Because it's also a more expensive build. Handbuild with the best materials. So it will last more generations. And will not discolour!


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I was clearing out a stack of old writing magazines when I came across a mini interview with Gordon Van Gelder, the editor of The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, which, if you don't know it, is one of the oldest and most highly esteemed of the print genre magazines. He was asked, what kind of stories was he most interested in seeing? Here's what he was looking for in 2004 (and probably still is):
"A science fiction story that does something different with the SF elements (most of what I'm seeing lately reads like its written for a TV program)."
"A fantasy story that reaches the level of myth."
These requirements seem to me to be as relevant for worldbuilders as they are for fiction writers, especially if you're interested in creating an unusual world or an enduring one.
These standards probably mean something different to everyone who reads them. I'm going to talk a little here about what they mean to me, and what worlds they make me think of.
"Doing something different with the SF elements" is in a way, almost impossible to define.We don't know what's different until someone comes up with something new and we recognize it as such. I haven't been reading much SF lately, so I'll have to give examples in terms of film and TV.
Take the alien arrival scenario. Nearly always in recent movies or TV, it's done as hostile invaders coming to take over by military conquest (War of the Worlds, Stargate SG-1, ) or by subversion (V, Threshold). Then there's District 9, where the humans herd the aliens into a refugee camp and keep them there for 20 years while the government experiments on them and their weapons. Now that's a different take on the alien invasion!
A couple of other really original SF scenarios:
Lost, with its time bending stories and its secret organizations-and who'd ever think of being marooned on a tropical island as a science fiction scenario?
Children of Men, a post-pandemic story which is not about the heroic scientists finding a cure, but about an ordinary man in a world that has lost hope for the future, as he tries to protect the only pregnant woman in the world.
And one more, a short story I read in one of the online magazines (if I can find the story again, I'll post the link here) that used advanced holographic technology, not for games or military applications, but to commemorate a suicide bombing by recreating the image and movements of every individual present just before the bomb went off.
If you have seen other remarkable story or worldbuilding uses of the usual SF material, post them here so we can all enjoy and be inspired.
In Part 2 I'll discuss what I think it means for a fantasy story to reach the level of myth.
Update: The short story I mentioned is "Until Forgiveness Comes" by K. Tempest Bradford, published on Strange Horizons a year ago. On rereading, I find the recreation is a religious ritual, not holography as I remembered, but it doesn't matter. It's an extraordinary story. Go read it!


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What the Chinese government will do in the near future surely is great for the gaming industry. China's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (CMHRSS) already announced that they will recognize 15 new professions. Two of them are closely related to esports industry: esports operators and esports professionals.
The Esports Observer has the details for these two esports-related professions. Esports operators are identified as people who organize esports tournaments and create esports content. Meanwhile, the esports professionals are people who compete in professional tournaments, perform in esports events or those who train with pro-players.
We already knew that people who competed in a professional tournament were professional gamers. But how about "people who perform in esports events?" The term is most likely used to describe people involved in the event, aside from the players. They could be the casters, influencers, or could be the MCs.
The most interesting thing is the term that CMHRSS uses to describe the esports professionals. A CMHRSS official said that one of the main jobs of the esports professionals is similar to what Chinese refers to "account boosting" alongside with the other jobs. As we know, account boosting is a general expression used in the gaming industry when one player boost the rank of another's, mainly just for the money.
Will this recognition make the account boosting legal in China? Before we discuss more on that, it's important to note that The Esports Observer also mentioned that the Chinese term also refers to a pro player who plays another player's account in a professional play.
Most likely the Chinese term "account boosting" will refer to the second explanation, not the first one. We already know that account boosting is strictly prohibited by both game publishers and developers. So, it would certainly raise questions if the illegal "account boosting" term is recognized as an official profession.
Confirmed, Here Are 5 Titles That Will Be Contested in eSports SEA Games 2019
Five out of six titles for eSports SEA Games 2019 have been confirmed. What will be the last title? Will it be a traditional-sports video game?
Alongside the two new esports-related professions, CMHRSS also recognizes some new professions such as AI Engineers, Big Data Engineers, and also Drone Pilots. Let's see if the initiative from the Chinese government can be followed by other countries around the world sometimes in the future.
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I'm a whitewater canoeist from Seattle who is trying to find out if anyone in NZ paddles open canoes in whitewater in NZ. I'm planning on floating the Clarence for a week in February and would like to find a whitewater canoe to paddle. I see in the "Gallery" webpages that there are a couple photos of people paddling open canoes on the Clarence. Is there anyway I can contact someone from the group to find out more about their trip?
Thanks for any info you can provide!
I may have a boat i can hire
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- 1 cup black rice (preferably Lotus Foods Forbidden Rice)
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup Meyer lemon juice or 3 tablespoons regular lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup (nectar) or honey
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 4 ounces green beans, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
- Freshly ground black pepper
Recipe Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. Cook rice in a medium saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, 35-40 minutes. Drain well, spread out on a plate or a rimmed baking sheet, and let cool.
Meanwhile, spread out walnuts on another rimmed baking sheet. Toast in oven, tossing once, until fragrant, 8-10 minutes. Let cool; chop.
Whisk lemon juice, vinegar, and agave in a small bowl. Whisking constantly, gradually drizzle in oil. Season vinaigrette with salt.
Toss rice, walnuts, scallions, edamame, tomatoes, green beans, and vinaigrette in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.


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New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) Power discom BSES Rajdhani today informed the Delhi High Court that it was willing to bear the capital expenditure of setting up a dedicated police station to deal with cases of electricity theft.
The submission was made by the discom before a bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice C Hari Shankar as Delhi Police had earlier said it would not be feasible to set up a separate station to deal with such matters "due to operational and administrative reasons".
BSES Rajdhani volunteered to foot the cost of setting up the police station, if the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) approved it, after the court asked the Delhi Police to create a special squad to deal with power theft cases.
Delhi Police lawyer Gautam Narayan expressed reservation on the proposal by the discom, saying that it would probably pass on the cost of setting up the station to its consumers.
The court, thereafter, asked the discom to inform it on the next date, September 25, whether the power company was willing to bear the burden of setting up the dedicated police station.
The bench also asked the DERC and the police to indicate their views regarding the discom's proposal.
The court was hearing a PIL seeking directions to DERC, BSES Rajdhani and the Delhi Police to take steps to prevent power theft in the national capital.
The petitioner, Raman Suri, in his plea has alleged that the discoms shift the burden of electricity thefts to the genuine customers by raising their tariff.
This allegation has been denied by the discom BSES Rajdhani. PTI HMP SKV ZMN ZMN


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£165.00 - £650.00 / sq m
A state of the art 18mm crackle effect, low iron and toughened glass splashback which will knock your socks off with a choice of mirror at the back.
Please note the T, U, and L shapes require two sets of dimensions. The external dimensions are inputted below. The internal dimensions do not affect the price and are not required prior to placing your order. A member of our customer service team will be in contact with you after your order has been placed to obtain this information.
These are the small rectangular shapes removed to allow for electrical sockets. They can be single (75mm x 75mm), double (135mm x 75mm) or treble (195mm x 75mm). All are charged at the same price.
Notches are either 2 or 3-sided small cutouts located on a corner or edge of the panel respectively. They are usually required to allow the glass to wrap around small obstructions such as pipes, decorative rails or the edge of window sills.
Holes are circular cutouts and with diameters from 4mm to 35mm. They are for fixing screws, wall mounted taps and control panels.


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A vacuum coffee maker brews coffee using two chambers where vapor pressure and vacuum produce coffee. This type of coffee maker is also known as vac pot, siphon or syphon coffee maker, and was invented by Loeff of Berlin in the 1830s. These devices have since been used for more than a century in many parts of the world and more recently have been given a new use by molecular mixologists and chefs to make hot cocktails and broths. Design and composition of the vacuum coffee maker varies. The chamber material is borosilicate glass, metal, or plastic, and the filter can be either a glass rod or a screen made of metal, cloth, paper, or nylon. The Napier Vacuum Machine, presented in 1840, was an early example of this technique.While vacuum coffee makers generally were excessively complex for everyday use, they were prized for producing a clear brew, and were quite popular until the middle of the twentieth century. The Bauhausinterpretation of this device can be seen in Gerhard Marcks' Sintrax coffee maker of 1925.
It may look more like a piece of chemistry equipment than a coffee maker, but we think the siphon is actually one of the most exciting pieces of manual brewing equipment out there. Believe it or not, this style of coffee maker has been around in some form since the 1830s and has recently regained popularity in many parts of the world.
By using a combination of vapour-pressure (which pushes the water into the top chamber) and a vacuum (which draws the brewed coffee back down), the siphon is able to create a uniquely clean & clear cup of coffee without any compromise on intensity.
How does it work?
In basic terms, by applying heat to the bottom chamber full of water, pressure is created which pushes the hot water into the top, at an ideal temperature for brewing. The coffee is then fully immersed in the top chamber, and when you're ready, removing the heat creates a vacuum below which quickly filters the coffee through a cloth. The vacuum pressure and cloth filtration allow you to use a finer grind, while still getting the benefit of full immersion.
For more information, check out our siphon brew guide.
Included in the box
The set comes with everything you need to make your first brew:
- Siphon (stand, bottom chamber, top chamber)
- Plastic lid which doubles as a stand for the top chamber after brewing
- Filter assembly
- Cloth filter
- Plastic scoop/stirrer
- Alcohol burner* (alcohol not included for safety reasons)
* Please note, for better control of heat application, most coffee professionals recommend purchasing a separate butane burner
Product features & specifications
- Made of heat-resistant glass
- Available in 3 Cup (~400ml) & 5 Cup (~600ml) size
- Height: ~30cm (3 Cup), ~35cm (5 Cup)
- Replacement parts available