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Underarm hair is quite literally the pits. It's probably one of the most annoying places to have hair. No wonder that most women dread having to shave their underarms daily–especially if they're particularly hairy.
Shaving your underarms can result in tons of problems, too. Painful ingrown hairs, irritated skin, noticeable stubble—you name it, and shaving your underarms will likely cause it. And unlike other hair removal methods, shaving thickens the hair, making it stronger and denser.
The point? That shaving is probably one of the worst and most annoying methods to rid your pits of hair. Yet what's actually the best way to remove underarm hair? We'll take you through three of the most popular methods of banishing underarm hair.
The Most Common Underarm Hair Removal Techniques
Got underarm hair? Then check out your options.
Waxing has been around for centuries as a hair removal technique. And the technique hasn't changed much since Cleopatra's day. Wax is warmed until it becomes soft and spreadable—though, it shouldn't be boiling hot or feel uncomfortably warm. Using a wooden stick that looks a lot like a tongue depressor, the warm wax is spread on the treatment area. Usually, the wax is applied in small portions at a time. Then a clean white cloth is pressed down on top of the warm wax and is yanked off quickly, pulling the hair out with it—roots and all. Waxing can remove hair anywhere on the body, including the upper lip, chin, eyebrows, bikini area, arms, and legs.
Waxing is best done in a spa or a salon, but home kits are available. It is vital, however, to do the procedure in hygienic conditions and to follow treatment with an antibacterial lotion. Done incorrectly, waxing can lead to a nasty skin infection.
To Wax or Not to Wax?
Waxing Pros?
- Waxing can be done fairly quickly. While it's not as fast as shaving, each hair doesn't have to be individually removed as with tweezing. Wax can be spread over larger amounts of hair and removed all at once.
- Waxing is versatile. You can either wax at home using a kit or get it professionally done at a salon or spa.
- Temporary results can turn into permanent results. Over time, frequent waxing can cause the hair follicle to become damaged and stop growing hair.
Waxing Cons?
- You have to have three-to-four weeks of hair growth before you can wax. This is because you need enough hair for the wax to adhere to.
- Results are not permanent; they only last a couple of weeks, which if you're paying for professional waxing services, can definitely add up.
- If you're not careful or experienced enough, you could end up with burns or skin infections.
- Waxing isn't as easy as it looks. The inexperienced often find waxing hair removal messy, slow and difficult. They usually end up breaking a lot of hair above or below the surface, instead of removing the entire hair follicle from the root. Hair will grow back much quicker if it's only broken and not removed.
Laser Hair Removal: The King of Hair Removal Methods
Laser hair removal uses laser light pulses that selectively destroy hair follicles by targeting the melanin in them. More specifically, the hair follicle's pigment absorbs the laser's light pulse, damaging the follicle enough to significantly slow down hair regrowth. Laser hair removal can be performed anywhere on the body. The best candidates for laser hair removal are women with dark hair and light skin, since the lasers target melanin. Lasers won't work on white hair unless it's dyed a darker color. After a complete series of sessions, almost all unwanted hair is permanently removed.
Though most lasers work on Latina skin, only one or two, called the Nd:YAG and the Diode, are safe for African American skin tones.
To Zap, or Not to Zap?
Laser Hair Removal Pros?
- Results in permanent hair reduction by up to 90%. While you might not get totally smooth and silky skin forever, hair should be less noticeable and require significantly less shaving or waxing.
- Little to no hair growth is needed for treatments. Depending on the type of laser, hair can either be continually shaved, including the day of treatment or only require a few day's worth of growth.
- Laser hair removal treatments aren't extremely time-consuming. Large areas can be treated all at once, and small areas such as the underarms can be treated in less than 15 minutes.
- It's relatively painless. Compared to other hair removal methods such as waxing or electrolysis laser hair removal is a lot less painful – most people compare the pain to having a rubber band snapped against their skin.
Laser Hair Removal Cons?
- Multiple treatments are usually needed. Four to six treatments are often required, spaced out about a month apart to achieve the best hair reduction results.
- Not everyone is a candidate. Because lasers target darkness, people with dark hair and light skin are better suited for laser treatments. Some lasers available produce results in those with light skin and light hair and dark skin and dark hair, but many of these technological advancements are still being made.
- It's not cheap. Laser hair removal costs depend on the location of the treatment and the type of facility in which the treatment occurs. Each visit averages $200 – $900, based on the size of the area being treated. Because the underarm area is small, the cost is going to be on the low end.
Dissolving Hair with Depilatories
Depilatories use an active ingredient to dissolve the hair shaft. The mechanical action of removing the cream using a spatula or sponge helps pull away the dissolved hair from the surface of the skin. Unlike shaving, which leaves sharp, hard hair stubble just below the skin, depilatories leave a rounded, smoother edge. It effectively minimizes stubble, which makes hair regrowth appear to take longer. Still, treatments need to be repeated at least weekly, if not more often.
Some depilatory creams may not be suited to sensitive skin, which may cause the skin to feel hot and for some, tender. Better look for a depilatory cream that is made for sensitive skin and used specifically for underarms.
To Use Depilatories, or Not to Use Depilatories
Depilatory Pros?
- It's fast, cheap and easy. Depilatory hair removal creams can be found at the local drug store for a few bucks, and you can use them at home.
- It's painless. Because chemicals dissolve hair at the skin's surface, you'll feel nothing.
Depilatory Cons?
- They contain strong chemicals. If you leave depilatory creams on too long, you can hurt your skin. Side effects of using depilatory creams include burns, blisters, rashes, stinging, and skin peeling.
- It has an odor. Depilatory creams tend to have a strong smell, so if you're sensitive to scents, you should consider a different hair removal method.
- Depilatory creams might be too harsh for your sensitive underarm skin. You'll have to look for depilatory creams specifically designed for the underarms or sensitive skin.
- Results are similar to those achieved with shaving. The follicle hasn't been removed from the root, only removed at or slightly below skin level. You'll see hair above the skin surface the next day, or in a couple days at best.
Best Underarm Hair Removal Method Is…Lasers!
If you're serious about achieving permanent hair removal while effortlessly maintaining silky soft pits, then laser hair removal is the only viable option. The other two hair removal methods – depilatory creams and waxing – only temporarily remove underarm hair, plus they involve loads of risks, too. I mean, who wants to risk getting a rash or blisters on a regular basis just to remove unwanted hair? And who wants to put up with unnecessary pain (anyone who's ever waxed knows what we're talking about) every few weeks?
With laser hair removal, you'll obtain hair-free underarms after three to four sessions, meaning you'll never have to look at another razor again. Plus laser hair removal is a relatively painless, quick and effective procedure. What are you waiting for?
If you would like to learn more about LaserAway's laser underarm hair removal services or schedule a free, no-obligation consultation, please email us at LaserAway.com or call us at (888) 965-2737.


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When he kicks off his shoes to relax, he'll want to slip right into these brushed suede slippers! A plush faux fur lining keeps his feet warm and comfortable. Chestnut.
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Administrative Law 100A 100A
Administrative law is the law relating to administrative agencies. It includes constitutional law (especially separation of powers and procedural due process),
Federal statutory law (especially the Administrative Procedure Act), and state statutory law (for example, Oregon's Administrative Procedure Act).
The validity of government agencies' actions depends on compliance with administrative law. Thus, lawyers for agencies, regulated industries, and public interest groups are vitally concerned with administrative law.
Fourteen states, including Oregon, test Administrative Law on their bar exams.
This course explores: sources and limits of agency authority; procedures federal agencies must use in investigation, rulemaking, and adjudication; and availability and scope of judicial review of federal agency actions.
The course uses a problem orientation to stress practical application of administrative law.


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** This course is being retired. In order to obtain APT credit, you must complete the course by March 1, 2020.**
In this 1.5 hour recorded workshop, you will learn strategies to employ to complete a successful 90 minute play therapy intake. The parent intake session could be the most important session you will conduct in the process of play therapy.
What you ask and what you say in the initial parent intake session is critically important for case conceptualization, treatment planning and establishing important boundaries, policies and protocols.
These first 2 sessions are when you gather crucially important information for assessment and subsequent planning purposes.
After taking this training, participants will be able to achieve the following learning objectives:
1. Explain how to establish initial rapport with parents and set parents as ease during the play therapy intake process.
2. List 5 valuable questions to ask during the initial play therapy intake process to gather history and systemic information critically important to your plan for treatment
3. Describe how to note and interpret non-verbal communication during the play therapy intake process.
Includes two sample forms to use in the Play Therapy Intake Session.
Lynn Louise Wonders is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, early childhood specialist and parenting coach.
She is the founder and director of Wonders Counseling Services, LLC, an APT-Approved Provider for play therapy continuing education offering clinical services, play therapy supervision and training as well as professional mentoring for therapists developing a career in play therapy.
Lynn is certified by Jack Canfield as a coach and trainer, offering seminars, small and large workshops and mastermind programs for therapists and other helping professionals online and in person world-wide.
Lynn leads a large community of play therapists from around the world on Facebook and has assisted well over 1,000 therapists in working toward RPT status and building thriving play therapy private practices.
Lynn has partnered with Jennifer Taylor Play Therapy Services for the delivery and management of this course.


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GFOA is always on the lookout for news items that will be useful for finance professionals, research that might help you do your job better, and legal and regulatory updates you need to know about. Check the GFOA news page for the updates and any relevant GFOA announcements, and see the GFOA Newsletter archive for back issues of our weekly electronic newsletter.
Facts You Should Know: State and Municipal Bankruptcy, Municipal Bonds, State and Local Pensions
State Health-Care Cost Containment Commission Releases Report
The State Health Care Cost Containment Commission, organized by the University of Virginias Miller Center, released a report on how the nations governors and other state leaders can transform the current health-care system into one that is more integrated, coordinated, patient-centered, and cost-effective.The report aims to jump start state-level action on health-care cost containment as states begin new legislative sessions.
Register for Upcoming GFOA Training
GFOA offers numerous training events for members to earn CPE credits.
December 1 Deadline Approaches for Issuers to Participate in SEC's MCDC Initiative
On August 1, 2014, the SEC's Enforcement Division announced an extension of the deadline for state and local government issuers to participate in the commission's Municipalities Continuing Disclosure Cooperation (MCDC) Initiative from September 10, 2014 to December 1, 2014. The deadline for underwriters to participate was not extended beyond September 10, 2014 (view the SEC press re
GFOA 109th Annual Conference Press Release
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Sommer Ray is a popular fitness model and internet sensation. Despite starting her career as a bikini athlete, she has been able to slowly but steadily rise through ranks to become one of the most popular and successful fitness models in the world. Unlike other fitness models out there who engage in cosmetic surgeries to look ravishing, hers is as a result of steady work out sessions, another act which has distinguished her from the rest. In 2016, for all her achievements, she was named "Lovely Lady of the Day" by Sports.
Who is Sommer Ray?
Sommer Ray was born on September 25, 1996, in Colorado, USA. She holds American nationality and possesses mixed ethnicity. As regards her education she attended Castle View High school in Lone Tree, Colorado where she was a victim of constant bullying. As a result of frequent bullying, her parents decided it was best for her to be homeschooled.
At the age of 15, while helping her dad in the gym, she decided she wanted to become a bikini model and begged her dad to help train her to acquire the body shape needed to stand a chance at it. After a year of training, she had acquired the physique needed to achieve her goal. Her big break came in 2015 when she participated in the NPC Colorado state championship with her winning a medal in the "Bikini Teen" category. The following year, she began posting videos and pictures of her in stunning bikini outfits; hence, making her gain millions of followers. Over time, she began to be approached by various swimwear manufactures all beckoning her to model their products thereby making her more famous. Currently, she owns her own clothing line which she calls Sommer Ray's Shop.
Her Family Life – Mom and Sister
If there is anything biology has taught us, its that no matter how different one is from all members of their family there is one trait he/she must have in common with their parents and Sommer Ray is no exemption to this rule. It might come as a surprise, but her parents were fitness instructors and bodybuilders.
Although the identity of her dad is pretty much unknown, her mother who goes by the name of Shannon Ray is also a fitness model known for unapologetically posting sexy pictures of her in sports wears, bikini, and rompers on her Instagram page. That being said, Sommer has two sisters who both go by the name of Skylyn and Savannah. While Skylyn is in the same business, Savannah is an ardent photographer.
Sommer Ray's Boyfriend
As at the time of this post, Sommer Ray is a single woman. Over the years, she has developed a reputation for her penchant in dating high profile celebrities. In 2017 she was known to be in a really heated romantic relationship with American singer and actor Max Ehrich, who is popularly revered for his role as Fenmore Baldwin in the hit CBS series The Young and the Restless, but their relationship only lasted a few months.
Later that year (2017), she was alleged to be dating YouTube sensation, Ricegum. Although she never accepted or denied this; there were several photos of them in compromising positions (especially one of him grabbing her butt), which makes it easy for us to draw to the conclusion that – she had something way beyond a regular friendship with him.
Her Net Worth
With over 20 million Instagram followers, it's no doubt that Sommer Ray is indeed very marketable and capable of making any brand she is linked with become a hotshot locally and internationally.
That being said, she has been able to use her talent as a fitness model to amass a net worth estimated to be around $4 million. In 2018, several sources claimed she earns a whopping $26,000 per Instagram post, but she never felt the need to address such claims.
See Also: Jessica Beppler – Biography, Facts About The Instagram Model
Height and Other Body Measurements
By plain virtue of being a fitness model, it's really no surprise she has a very sexy looking body. While standing, she has a height of 5 feet 6 inches coupled with a body mass of 52 kg. Her other body measurements (breast-waist-hips) are given as 32-24-38 inches. More so, her most impressive physical attributes besides her really sexy body frame is her large pair of hazel eyes coupled with her dirty blonde hair.


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What makes you bitter?greenspun.com : LUSENET : mildew : One Thread
Enough of me bitching, tell me what makes you bitter. Are you pissed about the holidays? Too much to do with not enough time? I'll sympathize, baby.
-- Emily (email@example.com), December 19, 2000
Ooooh, I know, I know! I am annoyed when I find out that someone from one of my classes who I don't know has an online journal, and while looking through entries, I discover that she refers to me as "the annoying boy" and says I don't have many friends, even though she doesn't know me and has never spoken to me. wheeeee.
Actually, it's more funny than it is anything else. And I think she's annoying, too, so it's all good, I suppose. :)
-- Josh Burnett (email@example.com), December 19, 2000.
Who on earth was that, Josh, and how did you figure out that it was you she was talking about?
Links, baby, gimme links!
-- Emily (firstname.lastname@example.com), December 19, 2000.
well, yes, the holidays piss me off. i have my concert tomorrow - which is freaking band, chorus and handbells and is going to suck and is going to be very stressful.
and this recent snowstorm made me bitter too.....were it not for the snow, my boyfriend could have picked me up afterschool and then i would have had jazz band practice and then we could go out after. i still got to see him, but only for a few hours, and i got in a lot of trouble (school dismissed early and the roads were terrible and instead of going home, i got a ride to his house.) (i'm not really that bitter because i'm happy i got to see him at all, but still. the snow storm did suck for me too. the lack of jazz band practice is bad too because we perform in front of the whole school friday and we suck and it's goign to be humiliating. but ah well.)
-- kate (firstname.lastname@example.com), December 19, 2000.
How about...when the only picture of me on this website makes it appear that I have a double chin and look almost, but not quite, completely and utterly retarded?
-- J-O-N (firstname.lastname@example.com), December 19, 2000.
I think it wise for me to not post a link to the offending journal, sorry. I so do not want to create some big spat between myself and this other person. Especially since the person in question listed her schedule in her journal, and I'm going to have a class with her again next semester. I just wanna bitch about it, really. ;)
It's not an especially interesting journal, anyway. (No, I'm not just bitter, I found it rather dull before I discovered her dissing me. I read through some of her archives mainly because she had asked students at our school not to do so, and I've always found it hypocritical to put a journal online for public consumption and then try to dictate who can read it and who can't. So I decided to read her archives just to be contrary.)
As far as how I know it's me, though....well, she referred to "the annoying boy" in one of her classes, and I'm one of two guys in the class. She also said she saw the annoying boy at the Neil Gaiman reading in NYC, and I was there and recall seeing her. So it's not such a mystery.
Tell me: am I nuts to be annoyed by this? I sort of suspect I am being nuts.
I am rambling far too long, sorry.
-- Josh Burnett (email@example.com), December 20, 2000.
Jeez, Jonathan, I'd almost feel sorry for you.. if I ever SAW YOU to take PICTURES OF YOU. I'll be sure to get some great shots in Rhode Island so that I can impress all of my young barely legal friends.
Josh - you saw Neil Gaiman read. Don't complain. *grin* Now I'm bitter about that all over again.. ARGH!
-- Emily (email@example.com), December 20, 2000.
Work. Work makes me very bitter right now. Especially when the nasty manager expects me to work extra shifts when I'm already working two nine hour shifts this weekend AND the day after Christmas. Working in the manchester section of a department store also makes me bitter. What is it about customers that compels them to through the towels (that I just folded) on to the floor?
-- Jen Meadows (email@example.com), December 20, 2000.
Except you won't be seeing me in Rhode Island. Here's one thing that doesn't make me bitter, but annoys the hell out of me: Why does the cashier at Safeway insist on addressing me by my last name (which is printed on the receipt when I use my debit card)? Is it really important for them to say, "Thank you Mr. Dessaules, you saved X dollars and Y cents today with your Safeway Club Card. Have a nice day." (Annoying, isn't it?) Unfortunately, most cannot pronounce my last name, so they end up asking me how to pronounce my last name. Turns what should be a one second exchange (i.e., handing me my receipt) into a several-second-bordering-on-one-minute interview and interrogation. All I want is out of the store; I do not want to have an in-depth discussion with the cashier.
This is not my only gripe with Safeway employees. Oh no, not by a long shot. They have this new "friendly" policy, where they are obnoxiously friendly to the point you want to shoot them. Example: I'm strolling the aisles at Safeway (which, if you didn't know, is a supermarket chain popular on the western half of the United States), going up and down the aisles. In the fifteen minutes it takes me to go from Aisle #1 to Aisle #12, I am accosted by no less than 3 or 4 Safeway employees, each of whom wants to know (a) how I'm doing today, (2) if I'm finding everything okay, and (3) if they can help me find anything. Is this really necessary? Why are they forcing me to carry on a conversation at the stupid supermarket? Like I'm not going to ASK if I actually, truly had difficulty finding where the Entemann's display is (mmmmm, Entemann's)? Call me old-fashioned, but I yearn for the curt, unfriendly and disgruntled supermarket employees of my youth.
Another thing that bothers me is this whole "Club Card" scheme. Sure, you sometimes get great savings with the card (just yesterday, I saved 12 cents when I bought two one-gallon jugs of water), but I know that all this information is being stored somewhere, only to come back and haunt me years from now when I am running for public office, or being appointed to something-or-other. Imagine the horror at my Senate confirmation hearing, when Senator Old-and-Crusty pulls out a sheet and inquires why, at the age of 28, I purchased a 32 ounce box of Kellogg's Fruit Loops, a Tombstone frozen pizza, and a 1 lb bag of celery at 3:00 a.m. in the morning. I'd rather spend the extra 12 cents, pay cash and keep my privacy.
Yes, I have some issues.
Jon Note: The name-brands appearing in the foregoing post and the excessive use of hyphens is purely coincidental. No actual name brands or hyphens were harmed in the composition of this post.
-- JON (yet again) (email@example.com), December 20, 2000.
Oh my god, I so agree with you about Safeway employees. Did you know that it's store rules that they have to smile at and make eye contact with each customer? Evil. And Safeway is the only place I've ever been called Mr. Burnett in my life.
When I moved east, the supermarket employees were rude to me again. It was such a relief.
-- Josh Burnett (firstname.lastname@example.com), December 20, 2000.
I have heard of employees at some retail chains complaining about the store policy that says they must smile and be friendly, etc... Female employees say it leaves them open to customers coming on to them but the store insisted on the policy and would have undercover shoppers checking up on them.
I don't mind people smiling and being friendly; I object to them calling me by my first name as if they knew me. I'm very informal and when, for example, I'm teaching a class I always tell the participants to call me Jim. But if I have some kind of business dealing with someone, like a clerk or receptionist in an office, I really get annoyed at being called "James"... That may be my legal signature, but I use Jim (even my business card says Jim)... and if I am going to have an on-going relationship with this organization I would ask whomever to call me Jim... but remember that I am a customer and my name is "Mr. Lawrence" until I tell them otherwise. Haven't they heard that you are supposed to call adult customers by surname until invited to use a first name? I said adult because a differentiation between children and adults is that children may be addressed by first name. That is why -- not all that many years ago -- whites in the South would address blacks by first name although expecting to be addressed as Mr. plus surname in return.
-- Jim (firstname.lastname@example.com), December 20, 2000.
Actually, there are several lawsuits pending by Safeway employees who claim that the friendly policy subjects them to unwanted advances by customers, and therefore constitutes a hostile work environment. Apparently, several female employees have been asked out by shoppers who were under the mistaken belief that the friendliness of the employees was a come-on. I thought it was funny, until I considered the usual Safeway customer and realized that the horror! Imagine the pathetic little trolls who inferred from a cashier's smile and warm greeting that, "hey, this chick's digs me. She must think I'm WICKED hot" (and yes, I did just use the word "dig"). Frankly, my first reaction is, "hey, she's getting paid to be nice to me." But maybe I'm wrong here--haven't exactly been Date Central lately. And you know, that saleswoman at the Men's Wearhouse was smiling an awful lot at me and DID ask me about my evening...
-- Jon (yet again) (email@example.com), December 20, 2000.
Alright, J-dawg. I've got issues with that. It sucks to be a female employee when you have to be nice to the customers no matter what, let me tell you.
At Denny's at 2am when the bars closed (I was 17 at the time, fyi), men would come in all drunk and hit on me. Hardcore. Pitifully, and painfully. And I couldn't tell them to go fuck themselves, as much as I'd like to. I stuck to "Well, I'm only 17, and would you like to talk to my boyfriend about that?" The 17 thing usually got them - they didn't realize the age of consent in PA is 16. Regardless, it sucks. So lawsuits like that are not funny.
Done ranting.
Why won't I see you in Rhode Island? That sucks, yo. I will see you on Wednesday, right? We can be big geeks in NYC, oh yes.
-- Emily (firstname.lastname@example.com), December 20, 2000.
Jon - No complaining about your picture. At least YOU weren't captured on film pretending to be a farmer with a pitchfork stuck up his ass in an american gothic-like pose. Talk about bitter. Damn. -mgp
p.s. Wait, what the hell is an undercover shopper???
-- michael (yes, my middle initial is an underscore) pirrello (firstname.lastname@example.com), December 22, 2000.
Okay, you both can be quiet. You either need to come visit me more and quit complaining, or at least send me good pics of you and quit complaining. I'd even take the 80s boy shot, Mikey.
In better news, Jonathan, go check out this great new picture of you - jonathan.j pg from the first time I met you. Is that better at all? Ladies, he's single.. and he's about to be living in California. And he's a successful (*snort*) lawyer.. c'mon, grab him up before someone else does!
-- Emily (firstname.lastname@example.com), December 22, 2000.


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Paired Texts > Fish Cheeks
by Amy Tan
We've identified these texts as great options for text pairings based on similar themes, literary devices, topic, or writing style. Supplement your lesson with one or more of these options and challenge students to compare and contrast the texts. To assign a paired text, click on the text to go to its page and click the "Assign Text" button there.
The New Colossus
- Emma Lazarus
- 1883
"The New Colossus" is a poem by Emma Lazarus that was published in 1883. It describes the millions of immigrants who came to America through the port of New York City at Ellis Island.Pair "The New Colossus" with "Fish Cheeks" to spark an in-depth conversation about immigration in America. Ask students to think about the following questions: Has the promise of "The New Colossus" been realized? How is immigration in America changed? What can we learn about the experience of Chinese-Americans in contemporary fiction?
The Lion in Love
- Aesop
"The Lion in Love" is a short fable which describes the love a lion has for a human woman. He makes certain decisions as a result of his feelings that he normally might not have.Pair "The Lion in Love" with "Fish Cheeks" to give students a more in depth lesson on the dangers of changing ourselves to please others.
- Saul McLeod
- 2008
"Self-Concept" introduces several psychology concepts that describe how people think about themselves.Pair "Self-Concept" with "Fish Cheeks," and ask students to apply Carl Rogers' ideas to the narrator of the short story. Do students think the narrator in "Fish Cheeks" experiences incongruence, i.e. a mismatch between her self-image and her ideal self? How does the Christmas dinner described in the story affect her self-esteem?
The Last Class: The Story of a Little Alsatian
- Alphonse Daudet
- 1917
Alphonse Daudet (1840-1897) was a French writer. This story about the repercussions of war on culture takes place in Alsace after the Franco-Prussian war. In the tale, a young Alsatian boy is met with a surprising announcement when he arrives at his French class: French lessons have been forbidden, and only German may be taught in their region.Pair "Fish Cheeks" with "The Last Class: The Story of the Little Alsatian" and ask students to discuss the common themes of culture and change. In which story do the characters embrace cultural changes? In which do they resist them? Why?
On the Reverence Due Father- and Mother-in-Law
- Zhao Ban
- c. 49 - c. 120
China's first female historian Zhao Ban advises women on the proper way to treat their in-laws.Pair "Fish Cheeks" with "On the Reverence Due Father- and Mother-in-Law" to expose students to takes on Chinese culture nearly two millennia apart. Honor might not mean what a reader expects in Zhao Ban's "On the Reverence Due Father- and Mother-in-Law." Similarly, in "Fish Cheeks," the narrator is embarrassed by her father following the custom of burping after a meal to show appreciation, which astonishes guests who come from a culture where burping is rude. How might time period and culture affect the ways people show respect?
The Stolen Party
- Liliana Heker
- 1982
In "The Stolen Party," Liliana Heker tells the story of a girl who is invited to her friend's party, whose family also employs her mother as their housekeeper.Pair "Fish Cheeks" with "The Stolen Party" and ask students to compare how someone's family identity can influence how they view themselves and other people. What can these two texts teach readers about the importance of identity?
Eating Together
- Li-Young Lee
- 1986
In Li-Young Lee's poem "Eating Together," a family shares a meal after losing the speaker's father.Pair "Fish Cheeks" with "Eating Together" and ask students to compare the family dynamics in the two texts. What significance do family meals have in the texts?
I Ask My Mother to Sing
- Li-Young Lee
- 1986
In Li-Young Lee's poem "I Ask My Mother to Sing," the narrator's mother and grandmother sing of their old home in China.Pair "Fish Cheeks" with "I Ask My Mother To Sing" and ask students to further discuss the experiences of children whose parents immigrated. Why might the narrators feel differently about their family's traditions in each text? How do they relate differently to their backgrounds?
Hello, My Name Is ______
- Jason Kim
- 2017
In the personal account "Hello, My Name Is _______," Jason Kim discusses accepting his Korean American identity and his experiences assimilating into American culture.Pair "Fish Cheeks" with "Hello, My Name Is _______" and ask students to discuss how the themes of identity and self-acceptance are explored in the two texts. Why do Tan and Kim initially reject aspects of their cultural identities? What are they attempting to achieve by doing this?
- Shel Silverstein
- 2011
In Shel Silverstein's poem "Underface," a speaker describes the face they show to the world and the one that hides underneath.Pair "Fish Cheeks" with "Underface" and ask students to discuss how the two texts explore different aspects of a person's identity. Why does Amy try to hide parts of her identity? Why do you think the speaker in "Underface" presents a certain identity to the world? Do you think the characters are disadvantaged if they choose to hide parts of who they are?
Eating in Silence
- Pamela Huber
- 2015
In Pamela Huber's poem "Eating in Silence," a speaker describes making lasagna: a recipe passed down by their grandmother.Pair "Fish Cheeks" with "Eating in Silence" and ask students to discuss how the two texts explore the experience of family meals. How do the experiences depicted in the two texts differ? Why are family meals important? What do they mean to the families in these two texts?
My Favorite Things
- Joy Cowley
- 2000
In Joy Cowley's story "My Favorite Things," a narrator discusses their favorite things with their grandmother.Pair "Fish Cheeks" with "My Favorite Things" and ask students to compare how the two narrators feel about their families. How does Amy Tan feel about her favorite food being on the menu in "Fish Cheeks"? How does this compare to the narrator's discussion of their favorite things in "My Favorite Things"? How do both texts explore the importance of family?
Summer with Papaji
- Jyoti Singh Visvanath
- 2015
In Jyoti Singh Visvanath's "Summer with Papaji," Visvanath discusses spending time on her grandfather's farm during the summer.Pair "Fish Cheeks" with "Summer with Papaji" and ask students to compare how both texts explore the concept of "family." How does Amy's family show that they love her during dinner? How does this compare to Papaji's actions towards Jyoti in "Summer with Papaji"?
Athena and the Dandelions
- Leeann Zouras
- 2017
In Leeann Zouras' short story "Athena and the Dandelions," a girl is embarrassed that her Greek family eats dandelions.Pair "Fish Cheeks" with "Athena and the Dandelions" and ask students to discuss how both texts explore being pride in personal identity. Why are Athena and Amy embarrassed by what their families serve for dinner? How are the dinner guests in both texts open-minded?
- Adrienne Su
- 2015
In Adrienne Su's poem "Peaches," a speaker describes being the child of Chinese immigrants in America.Pair "Fish Cheeks" with "Peaches" and ask students to discuss how Amy Tan and the speaker of the poem feel at odds with their Chinese identity. What similar experiences do Tan and the speaker of "Peaches" have as children of immigrants? What is the significance of food in the two texts?
The Medicine Bag
- Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve
- 1975
In Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve's short story "The Medicine Bag," Martin's grandpa visits him and passes down a medicine bag to him, an important object in their family.Pair "Fish Cheeks" with "The Medicine Bag" and ask students to discuss Martin and Amy Tan's relationship with their family members and their customs. How does Martin react when his grandpa comes to visit? How does this compare to Tan's reaction to the food her family cooks? How do Martin and Tan come to accept their cultures and the traditions associated with them?
The White Umbrella
- Gish Jen
- 1984
In Gish Jen's short story "The White Umbrella," a Chinese American girl sees a white umbrella that she wishes she could own.Pair "Fish Cheeks" with "The White Umbrella" and ask students to discuss how the experiences of Amy Tan and the narrator in "The White Umbrella" compare. When are they embarrassed by their family members and why? How do certain objects in the two stories take on similar symbolic meanings?
Growing Up
- Gary Soto
- 1990
In Gary Soto's short story, "Growing Up," a teenage girl decides she's too old for family vacations.Pair "Fish Cheeks" with "Growing Up" to provide students with another short story about a teenage girl's relationship with her parents. Ask students to discuss how Amy and Maria clash with their parents. Why is Amy embarrassed by the meal her mother cooks and her family's behavior? How does this compare to Maria's anger with her father and her reluctance to go on family vacation? How are both girls struggling with who they are at this time in their lives?


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By: Claire Nenninger
Photos by: John Curran
It's easy to overlook that Georgetown, which is not normally thought of as an "artsy" university, truly does have a thriving arts community. However, many students are trying to make this fact unforgettable. Art Beyond the Margins is just one of the groups on campus trying to actively give artists a space on the Hilltop.
Art Beyond the Margins is the brainchild of Derrick Little (COL '18), who put on his first ArtShare last May. With the help of his fellow lead organizer, Julia Hyacinthe (NHS '19), and a carefully-chosen team, the first event was a huge success (even despite getting shut down for noise and having to relocate).
Since then, Derrick and Julia have gained another lead organizer, Sonia Adjroud (SFS '20), and have put on two more successful ArtShares. The most recent one happened October 26th, and with its proximity to Halloween in mind, the team decided on the theme The Art of Resilience: Growing from Fears & Adversity.
The event, held in Copley formal, boasted lots of performances from singing, to spoken word, to slam poetry, to films, all with the goal of giving Georgetown's artists a space to express themselves and be heard. Find some photos from the event below!
Interested in checking out Art Beyond the Margins for yourself? In the spirit of finals, their next event is entitled The Art of Self-Care: Rest and Reflection. This will take place on 12/10 in the HFSC Social Room from 7PM-12AM, so come out to enjoy some great art and community!


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Well, although I'd originally planned to read a different horror novel for the next book in this month's horror marathon, I was having a terrible day and needed to read something that was both short and familiar. So, I found my copy of Clive Barker's 1986 novella "The Hellbound Heart" and decided to re-read it.
If I remember rightly, this was a novella that I first read when I was about eighteen or nineteen after realising that the movie "Hellraiser" (directed by Barker himself) was based on it. I was going through a bit of a Clive Barker phase at the time and I remembered enjoying this book, even if it was slightly different to what I'd expected. So, naturally, I was curious to see whether it was similar to what I remembered of it.
So, let's take a look at "The Hellbound Heart". Needless to say, this review may contain some SPOILERS.
I read the 1997 Voyager (UK) paperback edition of "The Hellbound Heart". Unfortunately, I probably can't show the book cover here since one small part of it is very much "not safe for work" and would probably fall foul of some content rule or another.
The story begins with a man called Frank trying to solve a puzzle box called the Lemarchand Configuration. Jaded by a life of hedonism, he has heard that this box is a gateway to realms of even greater pleasure than anyone can even imagine. However, when he solves the box, a bell tolls and a gateway to another world appears.
From this gateway, hideous beings called Cenobites emerge and drag Frank into their realm – where pain and pleasure are considered to be one and the same thing.
Several months later, Frank's brother Rory and his wife Julia show up at his house. Since the inherited house is technically also owned by Rory and because Frank hasn't been there in months, Rory decides to move in. Initially, things seem fairly mundane as they go through the rigmarole of moving in. Julia is unhappy with her life with Rory and Rory's friend, Kirsty, secretly has a crush on Rory too.
But, after Rory injures himself with a chisel and spills blood on the floor of one of the house's abandoned rooms, Julia notices that the blood mysteriously disappears from the floor several hours later. Not only that, Frank's spirit starts calling to her. In order to take physical form, Frank needs more blood….
One of the first things that I will say about this novella is that, although it takes a while for the story to really get going, it definitely improved with a second reading. In short, I noticed a lot of hidden depths that I missed the first time round. But, if you want an intense fast-paced splatterpunk horror thriller, then you're better off reading the excellent sequel "The Scarlet Gospels" instead. Even so, this novella is fairly impressive- if more understated than I remembered.
In terms of the novella's horror elements, they mostly consist of a combination of suspenseful horror, body horror/gory horror, claustrophobic horror, cosmic horror, monster horror and character-based horror. In a lot of ways, this novella is more of a slow burn, with the level of horror gradually increasing as the story progresses.
Interestingly, upon re-reading this novella, I realised that it is also a vampire novel in disguise. If you've ever read Whitley Strieber's "The Hunger", then you'll probably notice this. Frank's jaded hedonism, his predatory attitude, his need to drain the life from other people and the fact that he is awakened by spilled blood are all very vampiric qualities. And, like with Strieber's "The Hunger", this novel offers a much grittier and more claustrophobic take on the vampire genre too.
One of the major themes in this novella is passion and hedonism. In addition to a lot of the novel's main events being motivated by desire (which might explain the title of the novel), the fact that the Cenobites have gone so far into hedonistic excess that they cannot distinguish pain from pleasure is one of the things that makes them such compelling antagonists. Likewise, the fact that Frank first encounters them because he has become so jaded by a life of hedonism that he cannot take joy from it any more also seems to be a critique of hedonism too.
Like H.P.Lovecraft's horror fiction, this is also a story about curiosity and forbidden knowledge too. It is a story about strange, nightmarish worlds existing a mere fraction of an inch from reality. It is a story where the miserable banality of the ordinary world can seem like heaven compared to the horrors that lurk just behind it. Yet, at the same time, this novella is pretty much the opposite of Lovecraft. The characters aren't motivated by cold scientific curiosity or menaced by indifferent cosmic horrors – both the characters and the cosmic horrors are motivated by very carnal desires.
In terms of the characters, they're very well-written. All of the main characters come across as realistic people with compelling motivations and imperfections, which the events of the story flow from. This is one of those stories where the plot really seems to emerge from the characters, rather than the characters merely following a plot.
In terms of the writing, it both is and isn't a good fit with this story. Barker's third-person narration is fairly formal and, whilst this does add a lot of atmosphere to the story as it progresses, it can also get in the way of the story a bit during some parts of it. Although many of Barker's other horror novels also use a slightly more literary style, it is a lot more noticeable in this novel than it is in – say – "Cabal" or "Weaveworld".
In terms of length and pacing, this novella is interesting. At an efficient 128 pages in length, it is the kind of story that can be enjoyed in a couple of hours 🙂 As mentioned earlier, the story starts off in a relatively slow-paced way, with everything gradually building in intensity as the story progresses. So, although some earlier parts of the story might seem a little bit "boring", stick with it and it will improve.
As for how this thirty-three year old novella has aged, it is pretty much timeless. Yes, the writing style is a little on the formal side of things, but the focus on the timeless elements of the human condition (eg: love, desire, curiosity etc..) and the mixture of timeless mundane life and unearthly horror are as effective today as they probably were in 1986.
All in all, this is an intelligent, compelling and atmospheric horror novella. Yes, the narration is perhaps slightly too formal and the story takes a while to really get going, but this is a timeless novel that improves with each reading of it. Yes, I preferred Barker's fast-paced sequel, "The Scarlet Gospels", to this novel – but "The Hellbound Heart" is a surprisingly sophisticated, and refreshingly short, horror story 🙂
If I had to give it a rating out of five, it would get at least a four.


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Two international footballers likely to spend millions on London property very soon
Kick-off might be close for estate agents/buying agents looking to make some footballer money. First up, Real and Spain attacking mid-fielder Marco Asensio, who – after a failed bid last season by an unnamed English club – is said to be already checking out neighbourhoods in advance of a contract with Chelsea. Then there's Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, no less, who has apparently been talking to Chelsea, Arsenal and Spurs. Fee free to nominate potential footballer pads by sending your links to the usual address.


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My friend Sarah works in a wine store and has been begging me for months to make her some wine-related cards. So when I found this new set from Hero Arts, I had to have it!
Here are a few cards I made for Sarah:
Not complicated, but I needed them fast! Stamped in black and colored with watercolor crayons.
And a sample of some tags:
The card on the left uses a punch for the edge. The card on the right was run through a Cuttlebug machine for texture. You probably can't see it, but there is a bit of glitter on the label and the glass. The set is called Artistic Grapes CL 405.
Thanks for stopping by!
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Hello SCLL Families,
On behalf of the Board of Directors, we hope you all enjoyed another great season of San Carlos Little League. We have already started to plan for 2019 and the feedback of parents is so critical to establishing priorities for creating a great experience for the kids.
To that end, we've created a very short survey – and by short, we mean 6 questions that should take you less than 2 minutes to complete. Please consider taking just a few moments to give us feedback on your child's Little League experience. Rest assured that all responses are anonymous. Simply click on the link below to begin the survey.
Thank you,
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Urban Nest at CKBS December 23
I came with a lot of expectation to spot many birds. And my expectations were not just completely met but were, in fact, exceeded. This morning has been a wonderful one. Thank you Wish Foundation.
- That's one of the participants' feedback at the end of Urban Nest on December 23 at Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary. Thank you birders for joining us for this trip, as it's incomplete without you.
Divided into two groups, the nature-enthusiasts explored the sanctuary, which is like a green island in the midst of a concrete jungle, just beside a highway. And our winged friends were a delight to our eyes.
From Drongos and Bulbuls to Parakeets and Orioles the local birds gave competition to migrant guests like the Great Tit, Blyth's Reed Warbler, Verditer Flycatcher etc.
Lot of snaps and looking through binoculars later, it was time to click a group pic. After all, not everyday you wake up and walk through dense foliage, listening to a symphony of bird calls and spotting them too!


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Audrey Hepburn was so right: Paris is always a good idea.
In the last year I've visited Paris in almost every season and every single time it was indeed, beautiful.
My friend Victoria is based in Paris and she always tried to convince me to visit Paris in spring and I finally made it this year! I visited Paris in March and it was extra: the sunrise light was gorgeous and the flowers are blossoming almost everywhere.
During one week in Paris I had time to explore some of the best locations to enjoy the magnolia and cherry blossom, and I'm sharing all my findings with you in this post.
- Paris in spring: best magnolia and cherry blossom locations
- Paris in spring – locations to visit in March
- Paris in spring – locations to visit in April
- Other locations to see Paris in bloom
- All the locations in the map
Paris in spring: best magnolia and cherry blossom locations
Paris in spring – locations to visit in March
Champ de Mars
One of the best spots to photograph the Eiffel Tower is Champ de Mars. There are two spots that are especially beautiful in each side of the tower: on the left side we have a magnolia tree that makes a perfect framing, and on the righten side, the cherry tree.
I was lucky to visit this place in mid-March and both trees were already blossoming and incredibly beautiful.
Do not miss this spot if you're visiting Paris in spring!
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Spring, I can see you 🌸 #shotoniphone ~ Get ready for some more pink vibes guys, spring is coming to my feed! Today's findings include this beautiful photo spot (inspired by @katie.one / scouting by @fcoronado) where I've also bumped into @loic.lagarde! Yay for Instagram for connecting people 💕 You can see more on stories!
Jardin du Palais Royal
Another beautiful spot to visit in March is the garden at Palais Royal.
There are many trees blossoming and you'll se often couples on photoshoot on the benches around. It's really romantic.
Les Halles
I've found this spot by chance, when I was on my way to Palais Royal. I had been to this square before in autumn and I loved it then, but it looks even more beautiful in spring with all the flowers in bloom.
This location is not too far from Louvre and Palais Royal, so you can easily add it to your itinerary.
Hotel de Ville
Another iconic spot in spring in Paris is Hotel de Ville. Flowers are blossoming already in mid-March!
Parc de Rene Viviani
Even when I've visited Paris multiple times, I've never realized this place existed. Thanks to Marina I visited it during sunrise and it was so good!
Best time to visit Notre Dame area for cherry blossom is mid-April, so I was really happy to find some of the first flowers in this square in mid-March.
Parc Monceau
I didn't get to visit Parc Monceau this time, but I know it started blooming in late March!
Next time I'll visit for sure.
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Magnolias are beautiful anywhere, but in Paris they look particularly splendid against the ancient, slightly creamy-colored stone of the older buildings (e.g Hôtel de Ville or the Hôtel Menier at Parc Monceau as in this case, and many others). Hope you are having a lovely weekend. more Paris (and New York and London) @georgiannalane , London @photosbydcp , Venice @reflectionsofvenice and Bhutan @bhutanlandofhappiness. Oh, and you will find some beautiful prints of Paris in spring at the link in the profile.
Paris in spring – locations to visit in April
Notre Dame – Square Jean XXIII
The best spot in Paris for cherry blossom is without any doubts, the Square Jean XXIII right next to Notre Dame. The photos speak for themselves.
However, we will have to wait a bit to enjoy this area again after the fires in 2019.
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Yesterday I heard a very interesting opinion about global feeling of love. He said that love is always an action! And not only in the address of someone but first of all in themselves, to come out of their ordinary state. Do you agree? 📽By one and only @hobopeeba Вчера услышала от очень интересного человека раассуждение на тему глобальной Любви в человеке. Он говорил , что любовь это всегда действие! И не только в адрес кого-то, но в первую очередь в себе , выход из своего обыденного состояния. Согласны?
Shakespeare and Co
The most popular library in Paris is blessed with cherry blossoms in April.
This place is located quite close to Notre Dame so do not miss it if you're traveling to Paris in April.
Trocadero Gardens
When I visited in March, these trees hadn't blossom yet.
The view with the carousel and the Eiffel Tower in the background is just picture perfect!
Parc de Sceaux
One of the best spots in Paris for the cherry blossom is Parc de Sceaux.
It's located in the south of Paris, a bit out of town, so don't go there if you only have a couple of days in Paris.
However, if you have the chance to go, plan to visit early in the morning if you want to take photos, as it's quite popular and busy in spring.
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{ Believe in magic 🌸💕 You can find beauty and happiness everywhere if only you take the time to look around you 🌸 } ⠀ 📸: @nathaliemroch ♥⠀ ⠀ #IgersParis #ParcDeSceaux #CherryBlossom #MorningGlory ⠀ ⠀ #parisianlifestyle #theprettycities #stayandwander #exploremore #exploretocreate #lifeofadventures #thehappinessproject #adventureisoutthere #worldnomads #mytinyatlas #beautifuldestinations #bestplacestogo #livelevel #welltravelled #letsgosomewhere #roamtheworld #brunettelife #elegantlady #parisiangirl #seekthesimple #thehappynow #sunrisechaser #mothernature #naturelovers #springcolors #pinklover
Other locations to see Paris in bloom
There are many other spots in Paris where you can find magnolia and cherry trees, let yourself be surprised by them!
Some other great photo spots you should visit in Paris in spring:
- Chambre Syndicale
- Jardin des Plantes
- Petit Palais
- Parc Martin Luther King
- Jardin Anne Frank
All the locations in the map
Do not miss any of these spots, I've put them together for you in the map below:
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There are so many benefits of producing or being a part of a Group Show as a performer and different benefits for the audience who attend a Group Show so let's discuss…
I have the pleasure of being asked to be a part of many group shows, most recently and notably, in the "Richard Skipper Celebrates Series" and at the annual Urban Stages fundraising shows where I produce a Group Show every year. Before I get into all the benefits of being in a show like this, I'd like to just say that people who do not go to see Group Shows are not taking advantage of one of the best Cabaret deals in town.
Not only do you get to see an array of diversified talent, where else can you see 4-8 "named" performers on one stage for one cover charge? To see any one of these stars would cost you at least $30-70 plus drink/food at any of the clubs.
If you have a relative in town and want to introduce them to Cabaret, a show like this would give them an array of the various kinds of acts, music and voices that Cabaret has to offer. If you are an up-and-coming talent who wants to see how it's done right by performers you can meet and speak to after the show…THIS is the kind of show you want to attend. These shows are Master Classes for the cost of one cover charge!
What are the benefits as a performer in appearing in a show like this?
Richard Skipper's shows always have an extraordinary level of talent appearing, along with great musicians consisting of piano, bass, drums and a horn. When asked to do his show, you get to work with an entire band and sing to a sold-out house. If you stand out, trust me, they will come to see your solo show. If you stand out in front of someone who books the bigger gigs in town, you could be invited to sing there. Note: Always bring your solo show fliers with you to pass out after the show.
Richard Skipper with the "Love Aquarian Style Cast" (sans Lina Koutrakos): Sherrie Marcie (band), Adi Myerson (band), Karen Mack, Christine Talbott (band), Russ Woolley (Producer), Meg Flather, Stacy Sullivan, Richard Skipper (Host), Rosemary Loar and Kacey Fassett (Band)
If you happen to be on a bill with Marilyn Maye or Karen Mason or Billy Stritch or KT Sullivan or Jeff Harnar, you not only get to sing for that audience, you get to sing for these impressive and very connected bigger names. It's an honor! Treat it like an honor! Being in a Group Show is the best marketing you can give to yourself. If you are ever asked to appear in a show like this say, "YES" immediately! If you feel like you are not ready yet, you can volunteer to help.
How else can you get yourself booked on a gig like this?
You can send a clip to the producers and offer your talent, or you can see the series a few times and chat up the producers and hosts so that they get to know you and then invite them to come see your show. Then WOW them!
The best way to be asked back is to respect the Group Show protocols which are:
•Respond timely and fully to all requests by the producers.
They may ask you to submit your tune(s), a brief resume, and a photo. Read the email and get everything that they ask for to them ASAP! Do not make them chase you. If I have to chase anyone when I produce, I guarantee you they will not be asked back no matter how big of a name they are or how good they are. These shows go up fast and need to be "drama- free!"
•Respect the theme of the show.
If the show is about Spring and all the tunes need to be positive, do not bring in a "my man done left me" torch ballad. If they ask specifically for an up tempo or 1 up tempo and 1 ballad…that's what you bring to them.
Some producers will tell you that you have 8-10 minutes so, whatever fits into that time frame, inclusive of patter, is fine. However, if you're told 2 tunes and one of them is a 7-minute mega-medley and then you do a 2nd tune…this is NOT COOL! It's disrespectful to the producers and to your fellow cast mates. This is why the producers may ask you for what you're singing prior to the show: 1) to make sure there are no duplicates in the show and 2) to make sure you are following the rules on the theme of the show.
Think about this from a producer's perspective. If you have 14 slots plus chat on a Group Show for a 1-hour show…that's about 4½ minutes per slot inclusive of chat, clapping and intros…that's NOT a lot of time! Most songs are between 2½ to 4 minutes long so if you are doing 2 tunes, you have 9 minutes inclusive so let's say it's actually 8½ minutes. Respect this. If one person in the show did what I said above with the 7-minute mega-medley plus a 2nd tune, this is 1½-2 slots extra and now there is time pressure. If two people do this, the show runs late, the producers are upset, the club is upset and again, those who do this will never be invited back.
Consider doing tunes that do not have long solos or go back directly to the bridge but make sure that your sheet music is marked accordingly (see more on this below). If there is a band and solos are encouraged, maybe just do two A's as your solo.
•Show up like a professional looking great and being ready to perform.
Dress to impress. NO JEANS unless you are doing a Country Western show or, if the producers say it's OK. I would ask you why you would not want to stand out and look like a star? Again, it could be interpreted by the producers and by the audience as disrespectful, especially if everyone else is fancy! Guess whose show they will not be attending if you come off this way?
•Show up on time for your sound check and all rehearsals.
It's always a good idea to show up by the slot right before you as these quick rehearsals and sound checks tend to go faster than you'd expect. Do let the producers know if you need to take a later spot if you are coming from work for example and absolutely let them know if you need to go up early or later in the show. They will try to accommodate you but if you leave this until the day before the show, it will not be appreciated. Lists have been printed and the order has been set.
•Have your music in a book or taped for the entire band.
If there is a trio or quartet…you need 3 or 4 EXACT copies of your music in a book or taped accordion style (ask how they want it). This means all markings to cut and go directly to the bridge are clearly marked on everyone's copy. It seems like this is a no-brainer, but it happens very often that different charts are presented and sometimes, pages are even taped in the wrong order. This is not going to serve you well in your performance. This is your job. Present like a professional and you will be treated as such.
•Promote your appearance in the event.
List the Group Show on your website and chat it up when you're out at Open Mics. Pass out the postcards that the producers will provide to you. You can also do an emailing and definitely post the producer's event on your Facebook page.
What a lot of folks do is to assume that each of the other acts will provide the audience. This is a group effort. As a producer (and even as a singer in a group show) I do all that I can to fill the room. If the cross-pollination of audience sharing is to work, if every act invited just 10 people, the room would be full. You are now performing to 40-60 people who do not know your work in exchange for bringing in 10! This is how you build an audience and a reputation as a team player with the producers. The reputation of the show and the "draw" of the level of talent in that show will put the other 20-40 people in the room so, for your "investment" of 10 people, you could be playing to a sold-out house of 60-90 people! That's quite a deal! Do your part!
Here's the last thing I'll say on this…inviting people to and promoting a Group Show is NOT going to keep your fans, friends and family from choosing to see you in your solo show vs. this Group Show. They would always choose to come to your solo show! They may come in addition to seeing your show or they may come because they cannot see you in your show for whatever reason. To not promote is to say to everyone in that show and to the producers that you are not a great team player. It could also appear as if you think you are above promoting your appearance. This is not fair to the entire cast, especially if they are doing their part. This is especially true for a Benefit Show. Do you want to raise money for the cause or not? Why are you singing? For yourself or to help the cause?
In a Group Show, how can you stand out in a sea of incredible talent?
What happens when you are on a bill like this with 5 other singers? How do you stand out? Well, what are your strengths? How are you maybe different? Exploit that! Like I said in a previous Blog, if you're the only non-theater type on the bill…do what YOU do…sing jazz or be funny…own being different! I used to refer to myself at the sorbet course, the palette cleanser if you will…not a bad thing! This was for a show where everyone was signing their 11:00 numbers from their Broadway show. I stood out in a good way and it allowed the audience to take a breath before the next big number happened.
I would also suggest that you go through the material that you currently perform to see what songs could fit into the show theme (if there is one) and not choose to do something brand new. If this is your first time in a Group Show, you want to do your best work because you only have one chance to make a first impression. Do your best stuff!
When a producer puts a show in order, they may go to the bigger names or to the song choices to open or close the show. Some people do it alphabetically so as not to bruise any egos! Picking a song that could be a good opener or closer or one that is different may help you be placed in a spot in the show that will highlight you. For example, if there are 3 singers doing show tunes and 2 of you doing "other stuff", they may place you and the other singer in between the 3 theater singers. This is just smart programming. The point is to be ready to shine wherever you are in the show! What's that old saying? "There are no small parts!" It's what you do in your performance that will matter.
You want to produce your own Group Show or a Benefit? Where do you start?
This is a much simplified "to do" list but it could get you started. If you are hired by an association to produce a Benefit Show, research that association and know as much about it as you possibly can. Ask them if they are willing to help in promoting the show to their mail list and if they will attend or if someone would like to say a few words at the show. Once that's settled…your job (for a Group or Benefit Show) it to organize. That entails:
•Booking the cast. Choose people with different voices, people you want to work with and people that you know will help promote the show.
•Booking a Special Guest with a bigger name or audience draw appeal and promote that person in all your PR materials.
•If it's for a Benefit Show, who do you know what may have a connection to this association? If it's for cancer, do you know survivors or singers who have been through it with a family member? They may bring a poignancy to the show that will respect the associations work and bring a sense of hope to the audience or to anyone who may be going through whatever it is.
•If it's for a Benefit Show, consider doing a Silent Auction or raffle tickets for prizes as this can bring in anywhere from $500-$2,000 more depending on the items up for auction.
•If it's for a Group Show if there are 16 spots in the show, how many are you doing then how many are left for 1 song each or 2 songs each? You decide. Maybe our bigger name or headliner gets an extra tune or two. Map out the show and know what it will be before you invite your guests.
•Book the Musical Director and the band. Ask if anyone is using their own MD.
•Book the venue and provide them with all the PR and a blurb about the show.
•Send an email to the cast asking for everything you need from them including the things we discussed above. Keep a file and make a list that you keep updating as information like song choices start to come in. Did you get their bio? Check! Did they send you their head shot? Check!
•Look at your information, the song choices and the cast to see how you'd like the show to flow?
•After asking the cast if anyone needs to go up early or later, put the show in order and tell the cast.
•Organize your rehearsal and sound check and assign spots.
•Do not forget to constantly thank your cast for doing the show whenever you send them an email.
•Do your PR…this is usually 2 months prior to the show date so that listings can be posted in time and so that reviewers can get the date in their books.
•Offer a discount code at the very end if you are not sold out for the cast to send privately so that the audience who paid full price do not know.
•Postcards, Facebook Event, E-Fliers all go to each cast member with a request to post.
Whether you are invited to appear in a Group Show or you decide to produce your own Group or Benefit Show…show up like the professional I know you want to be. It's hard work and time consuming but getting into one of the wonderful Group Shows or Benefit Shows in town can be the start of a new phase of your singing and certainly a great way to start to build your audience. The invite is only an invite though…it will be up to you to SHINE like the STAR you are and make the wonderful first impression.
Dream it! Believe it! DO IT!


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Award wins for UTS students developing dementia resources
Two ideas from UTS students have won awards for their capacity to assist the growing numbers of people with dementia.
Dementia heads the list of diseases anticipated to grow exponentially as the global population ages. This is focusing interest in ways to support people with dementia, their families and carers, as cognitive impairment progresses from mild (occasional memory lapse) to severe (need for 24-hour personal care), and to address symptoms such as loss of language, memory, motivation and mobility.
UTS Winner #1!
Siva Leela Krishna Chand Gudi is a PhD student in social robotics at the UTS Magic Lab; his best friend Ashish Rauniyar, is a PhD fellow at the University of Oslo, working on Internet of Things (IoT).
"I am from India and I met Ashish, who's from Nepal, when we were master's students in South Korea," said Chand.
Together, from afar, they hatched an idea for an award-winning dementia resource.
Their dementia smart wristwatch won the Norwegian Challenge of the 2017 European Satellite Navigation Competition (ESNC) and represented Norway in the Europe-wide innovation competition during European Space Week 2017.
The watch is designed to prevent injuries due to fall detection sensors which can also activate an airbag on a wearable device protecting the head and hips, has real-time geotracking of patients in a predefined area, and sends alerts to caregivers if patients leave that area. An embedded LoRa geolocation solution in the watch supports both in- and outdoor tracking to extend the area.
While the Award prize came with a significant financial prize, they are ineligible to collect it as neither are Norwegian citizens and need to look further for start-up finance.
"We were awarded in an innovation competition where you have to come up with something very new to become a winner, and have attracted interest companies in the idea of the smartwatch," Ashish explained.
UTS winner #2!
The Student Prototype Exhibition held in November 2016 was an outstanding showcase for innovative ideas being developed by undergraduate students across UTS.
The exhibition featured entries in a specific project, Dementia Futures, where School of Software students in Prototyping Physical Interaction explored designs to assist in everyday aspects of dementia. Students worked with experts in the user-testing process, including designers and researchers working in design for dementia, health-care professionals and neuropsychologists.
An interactive music box developed by Adam Bursull, Dylan Hardaker and Michael Zanbak was joint first place getter for its brain-training ability to boost memory.
Watch: Interactive Music Box demonstration
Hi I'm Michael, Hi I'm Adam, Hi I'm Dylan, and this is our interactive music box.
Our design is an interactive music box that has been specifically designed for use for those affected by dementia. The design focusses on music therapy to promote a brain healthy lifestyle for the individual.
Its design aims to positively affect the individual in terms of memory recall, behavioural changes and increase social interactivity to improve overall brain health and reduce the impact of dementia related symptoms.
So the music box has two main functions. On top here is a "whack-a-mole" style memory game where you press a button wherever a light is. So if you follow the lights it plays through your favourite melody and as you remember the pattern you'll be able to play faster and more in time with your melody. If you get bored of that, or you just don't like that kind of feature, there's the simple crank just to crank through your song as well. It is speed dependent, so you can go faster, or slower. Now, you'll probably notice that these do flash, this happens after about 10 seconds of no input just to remind you that this is the next button to press.
The overall product is designed to be simple for users to enjoy and feel engaged. So, this knob on the side, as you can see here, is for playing through the songs and they appear on the LCD screen.
So incorporating the crank and the knob together, it allows for the compilation of times.
So our music box design is now an authentic user experience and relates to vintage musical boxes, so there is an element of reminiscence which is explored. Based on the feedback from our expert user studies, the wooden exterior was kept consistent for aesthetic purposes as well as to highlight contrast between the buttons and the wooden surroundings.
The lights as integrated as part of the buttons were implemented for memory assistance. The flashing of the light after a while as mentioned before also grabs the user's attention if they've forgotten how to get back into the memory game. Also, the music box is mobile and wireless so offers portability and use in both individual and and group situations.
So this is our music box design, we hope you enjoyed our demo, thanks for watching.
"At first we were a bit apprehensive about designing a dementia-related product, but is was an open brief and we could let our imaginations run and do whatever we wanted within the area of focus," said Adam.
Several ideas were tossed around before they decided to use their programming skills to make a digital version of a music box which also incorporated some of the elements of a 'whack-a-mole' type game, in this case where a physical response to a flashing light plays a tone. If followed in sequence, the initial program played Beethoven's 'Für Elise'.
None of the team had/have much musical knowledge – but were able to create a library of 88 notes based on a standard keyboard. Their design also incorporates a crank to resemble a traditional music box, and can be programmed to play different songs from different genres.
Semester may have ended but the team has not fully put the project back in its box.
"It would be really good to test it with people who have dementia to see if it can be useful to them," said Adam.
Other dementia concepts showcased by students included: an interactive textile to support memory and recognition, an automated pill delivery system to support accurate taking of medications, a digital walking stick to contact carers if lost and a driving game to promote engagement and interaction.
Showcase 2017 Awards:
Joint winners
- Interactive Music Box (Dylan Hardaker, Adam Bursill, Michael Zanbaka)
- Platform 21 (Georgette Tabor and Natassja Sundara) A first person survival game showcasing an effective combination of Artificial intelligence and dynamic music.
Joint runners - up
- Ryutai (Luke Crawford, Gabrilee Hea, Monique Liwanag)
- HCI Cultural Probe and Research Poster (Farley Dhal)
People's Choice
- Interactive Building 11 (Charbel Hajjar, Vanessa Peschen, Antoine Bejjani, Elizabeth Kavuru, Revathi Sawminathan) An interactive application that visualises data collected at UTS (focusing on Building 11) to highlight innovative ways to understand, predict and program activities.


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THE Nagpur Municipal Corporation on Monday directed the Asaram Bapu Trust to pay Rs 9,367 for seeking drinking water but using it for some other purposes.
A legal action is also being contemplated for alleged misuse of water.
They (the trust) approached us with a request that hundreds of Asaram Bapu devotees are congregating for a discourse and demanded water. We provided them with 40,000 litres. But we found out that the water was used on Sunday for some other purpose. So,we have directed them to pay Rs 9,367,as per commercial rate, Municipal Commissioner Shayam Wardhane told The Indian Express.
Earlier,the water was made available to them for Rs 3,167. Spiritual guru Asaram Bapu plays Holi every year in the city along with his followers,during which he sprays coloured water on them. The water provided by the Municipal Corporation was reportedly found to have been used in the Holi programme on Sunday.
\We are also contemplating legal action and discussing with lawyers what action can be taken against the trust, Wardhane added.
Asked if the trust seeks water for drinking purpose every year and then uses it for Holi,Wardhane said: I cant say it immediately. I will have to check records.
Trusts Nagpur unit chief Parmanand Khushlani told The Indian Express: Its not true that we used the drinking water for Holi. We used water from Ashram well for the purpose. But if anybody wants to claim so,we cant hold anybodys tongue.
Bapu played Holi for only 15 minutes. There were over 50,000 devotees. Wont they need drinking water? Khushlani asked.
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Should You Take A Short Term Loan?
A short-term loan is where the amount borrowed and the interest are paid back in less than a year. Short term loan is a type of loan that is obtained to support a temporary personal or business capital need. Small businesses most often need short-term loans as opposed to long-term debt financing.


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I've decided to experiment with the newer Facebook Comments plugin here on Bazinga Journal. This blog is published through Blogger, which has its own commenting system, but I chose to use the Facebook plugin instead.
Facebook's commenting system fulfills one critical requirement: I can exclude comments from anonymous posters. Nothing cuts down on inane, aggressive and pointless comments like requiring the poster to use his or her own real name. Whatever they have to say, they own it, no hiding from it.
The poster's name comes from his or her Facebook account. The code for the comment box comes from Facebook, and they handle user authentication. I just host the box and its contents.
The hosted comment box is fully integrated with Facebook itself, in fact, it's the same comment system used on Facebook. Comments not only appear under my blog article, but back on the commenter's Facebook wall and news feed, as well (uncheck the box when leaving a comment to defeat that). The commenter's Facebook friends may be drawn into the conversation depending on how the commenter has his or her privacy settings configured.
I'll keep an eye on the comments, if I get any, and exercise editorial control over them as I do over my posted writing. We'll see how it goes.


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This article explains what a localization file is, why you need one and how it can be used with Phrase.
What is a localization file?
A localization file, also referred to as a language file, contains all the text that is shown on your website or app, including the text that is shown on buttons, etc.
It is organized using the key-value-principle, where the keys replace your code.
In regards to our key-value-principle in your localization file, you have your code which, for example, contains a login button. The button could be named login.button. Your key would then be: "login.button" and its value would be "login". The value describes what you see in the interface of your website or app. This specific example might look like this in your localization file:
login.button = login
The key that you use in your localization file can have several values, though - one for each language you would like to translate it to. The key "login.button" can therefore have the value:
login.button = login
in English, but the value:
login.button = anmelden
in German.
Those different values can then appear on the website or app, once you change the language. The key is simply a name or placeholder for the actual content that appears in the interface.
Why do I need a localization file?
To internationalize your app or website, you can take advantage of the key-value-principle. This means that depending on the language, the value of the keys contain different translations. You can see an example in the screenshot:
How do I get or create a localization file?
A localization file can be any file that contains all your keys with the values in the source languages. See a list of our supported formats to check if you can use your file in its original format with Phrase.
If your developers already implemented the key-value-principle in your code, you can get the file directly from them.
Localization files can be created manually, but most likely they are exported from the code that your developers created.
What does a localization file contain?
A localization file contains all keys and their corresponding values for that particular locale that exist in your app or website. Therefore, it usually only contains the values of your source language.


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Core Yoga and Meditation is a yoga class with something for everyone. Elements of Vinyasa yoga are utilised whilst incorporating elements of Pilates. The class ends with a beautiful and relaxing guided meditation.
You will leave Core Yoga and Meditation with a renewed sense of calm, whilst having worked every muscle in your body.
Core Yoga and Meditation is suitable for all ages over 16 years and caters for all levels of fitness.
For information on when these classes run, please click here for our group fitness timetable.


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The website of Orgiva Consciente is now online. For now it is a token of things moving forward, and a face to the world.
Bare it is, barren it is not, and soon it will blossom and flower with words and visions.
Reflecting the grace from Stillness, from Presence, that is flowing through our lives. The grace out of which Orgiva Consciente is sprouting up.
This website grows as a shrine of honour to our surrender to Consciousness.


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Local Muralist Robert Riedel
● By Paul Boerger
Making a SceneDecember 2015
Story and photos by Paul Boerger
Twenty-four-year-old Robert Riedel has been creating pictures as long as he can remember, but it was at age 14 when his father gave him permission to take a drawing class at the local junior college that set him on the path to becoming an artist. In addition to landscapes, portraits, still life and impressionism, Riedel has since gone on to paint stunning murals that grace homes, commercial buildings, and in the case of the two-story wall at Handsome John's Speakeasy (a food, beverage and music venue in Mount Shasta), something big. Really big.
The stunning 16-foot-high, 30-foot-wide mural at Handsome John's perfectly captures owner John Redmond's vision for his business. Redmond says working with Riedel was a "dream."
"I gave him a concept of what I wanted and he worked with me beautifully," Redmond says. "I looked forward to coming in to see what he had done. I'm incredibly happy with his work."
Riedel says he always works closely with a client.
"I listen carefully to what the client wants and capture what they envision," Riedel says. "John's mural includes the Detroit skyline, boxer Joe Louis, Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, the Blues Brothers and many other jazz and blues themes."
Riedel took a unique path to become an artist.
"I had been painting and drawing since I was a little kid," Riedel says. "When I was 14, my father gave me permission to take a figure drawing class at the junior college. I felt really grown up. My dad had me ride the bus to school. It boosted my self esteem. I received respect from my father and I aced the class."
The figure drawing class, of course, included nude models.
"My friends my age were pretty immature about it," Riedel says.
Riedel was the youngest kid at the school and his friends teased him, but he was not deterred.
"One of my drawings made it into the art show and it won. It was another boost," Riedel says.
Riedel's artistic road has taken him to Guatemala, where he worked for three months painting murals at a hotel for room and board, to a mural in a friend's bedroom and to College of the Siskiyous in Weed where he painted backdrops for theatrical productions.
Riedel's talent speaks for itself and he is gracious in giving credit for his success.
"My mom has always supported my art and my wife is my inspiration," Riedel says.
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This month is the perfect time to make some New Year's resolutions, which can help motivate you throughout the year. If you're resolving to be healthier, you're not alone. Being healthy is one of America's most popular resolutions year after year, and 2019 is no different.
But while New Year's resolutions can be helpful for some, it's true that many of us often fail to keep them going for the entire year. Fortunately, we'll reveal an easy way to help tackle some of the most common New Year's resolutions – all in one easy step.
So, what were Americans' most popular New Year's resolutions in 2019?
According to YouGov.com, it's the following:
Top 2019 New Year's Resolutions in the United States
- Exercise More – 59% of Americans
- Eat Healthy – 54% of Americans
- Save Money – 51% of Americans
As the numbers show, more than half of all Americans want to stay healthy and save money this year. But as we all know, even the resolutions with the best intentions can be difficult to keep. Without a simple routine, it's not always easy to get the right amount of exercise every day or eat the right foods for every meal.
Fortunately, modern science has discovered a technique that makes eating healthier easy, and it can help reduce bloating even if you miss the occasional workout...
So what is this technique?
It's the "good gut bacteria" known as probiotics.
If you're part of the Malibu Health Labs family, you know all about probiotics and the powerful benefits they can have – including easier sleep, less bloating, more comfortable digestion, and even sharper mental focus.
Get off to a good start on your resolutions this year by taking probiotics regularly, and you'll be thanking yourself by December!


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