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It seems like we are choosing other people lives to be our own. Like we watch others and see what is happening with them, and to them by age, at some age, and we accept it as what will happen to us or what may happen to us – which in fact is the same thing just other way of putting it.
And yet, we all, when confronted, say that we are unique individual, far different from others! Now you tell me, how so? Cause if we really, truly believe this statement, would we age the same way others do? Now you are thinking, well those are my genes, can't run away from them, that's me. Well, what you are saying is this, "I'm my parents" – right? What happened with "unique individual"?
Are the genes transmitters of bad stuff – dysfunctions in every kind of way? No, we got some good dispositions from our parents and ancestors genes, not just bad – this is what you thinking, right? Now think again! How come whenever you feel some dysfunction in your body or life, you find similarities with your parents or some close relative or even friend?
Why are we choosing to live other people lives and experiences? Or, why are we afraid to use our own experiences and believes and thoughts. Why are we so afraid of making mistakes? Why we don't trust ourselves? If we are "unique individuals" how can "living other people experiences and believes" be beneficial to us?! You can say, "well, I'm taking good and not bad from their experiences" – good for you! I didn't notice that in a degree that we all clam we do. What I notice is that we are picking up from others all that have anything to do with our "fears". For example, I'm afraid of being ill thus I notice and attract people with all kind of dysfunctions in their bodies and at that time I'm doing my best to prevent those things to happen to me, but, the idea of "that particular dysfunction" stays in my mind. I don't say to myself, instantly, "dear one, I emphasize with you, it must be hard, but that's your path, not mine". Instead I think, "omg, this is awful, I have no idea what I would do if this happens to me".!
Why are we so afraid to acknowledge that we can be whatever we want to be and that we can be different, really different from others – I mean in better way!? Why are we afraid of ourselves?!!!!

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Sonus Networks Sees Unusual Call Buy (Nasdaq:SONS)
Sonus Networks (SONS) just had an unusual call buyer gobble up 2579 January 2015 $5.00 calls in an opening trade. The trader paid around $0.25 per call, at the ask.
This is a pretty big bet of over $64,000 for a stock that is currently trading $3.91, up 9 cents on the day. Sonus Networks (SONS) has been on a bit of a tear the past week, so is this call buyer a little late to the party, or does he know even bigger things are coming down the pipe soon?
Sonus Networks (SONS) is seeing lower than usual volume as it trades up 11 cents to $3.93 now. It's got a 52 week low of $2.68 and a high of $3.98.
Sonus Networks (SONS) does announce Q2 earnings on July 30, and 9 analysts providing coverage of SONS expect a profit of $0.01 for the quarter. They currently have an OVERWEIGHT rating and a price target of $4.52. So there is some upside to this call buyer, but we think some bigger catalyst is expected from the company to drive it over the $5 strike price, likely much sooner than the January expiration.
We'll have to wait and see on this one, and may look to purchase some of the common instead of playing the Jan calls.
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The countdown is on as the days until the arrival of THE HUNGER GAMES at a cinema near you has now reached single figures. In 5 days time Friday 23rd March Gary Ross adaptation of Suzanne Collins popular teen novel will be here and Lionsgate have released a new one minute tv spot to get us into the mood! The new spot does contain new footage but will disappoint anyone hoping to see any of the actual games itself, this is basically an extension of last weeks 'movie event of the year' spot. March 23rd is only 5 days to go and then you should see some of the games!
In a not-too-distant future, the United States of America has collapsed, weakened by drought, fire, famine, and war, to be replaced by Panem, a country divided into the Capitol and 12 districts. Each year, two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games. Part entertainment, part brutal intimidation of the subjugated districts, the televised games are broadcasted throughout Panem as the 24 participants are forced to eliminate their competitors, literally, with all citizens required to watch. When 16-year-old Katniss' young sister, Prim, is selected as the mining district's female representative, Katniss volunteers to take her place. She and her male counterpart, Peeta, the son of the town baker who seems to have all the fighting skills of a lump of bread dough, will be pitted against bigger, stronger representatives who have trained for this their whole lives.
The Hunger Games stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Stanley Tucci, Lenny Kravitz, and Donald Sutherland, film arrives in UK, Ireland & USA March 23rd.
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The printable version of the channel lineup has some channels missing. There are too many for me to list, but if you start with 101, and compare it to the channel guide on TV, or the website, there are a lot missing, including USA, WGN, MTV, a lot of them. The lineup on the website appears to be correct, it's just the printable version I'm talking about. This was true of the April 2018 version as well.
And as far as I know, this is just in Tulsa OK.
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Making a good engineer résumé
I routinely review résumés for engineering candidates and I wanted to share some practical tips that are guaranteed to help get you an interview in the instance of at least one person who might be reviewing it.
First and foremost, proofread the living shit out of your resume. You probably rolled your eyes at the English teachers who warned you about it, but they were right. I have thrown out resumes for really well qualified candidates for spelling and grammar errors (even when my colleagues wanted to move forward). I'm not asking that every piece of correspondence you ever have with me is perfect and free of errors. I ask merely that the one-page document that is supposed to tell me whether I should offer you an interview be free of errors. If you think I'm being pedantic and asking too much of you, that's fine. Go talk to an interviewer who's less of a hard ass about that kind of thing, and celebrate your mediocrity together.
My other pet peeve is with language and technology names. It's JavaScript, not Javascript. It's MongoDB, not Mongodb. It's OS X, not OSX. It's PostgreSQL, not Postgres. Errors like these won't get your resume thrown away, but I still hold it against you if you didn't get it right. If you claim to be a master of one of these languages or technologies, spell its name right.
If you work with a recruiter they will probably make your resume look like shit. You'll know they're doing this if they ask you to send them your resume in Word doc format. If you're working directly with the potential employer, send a PDF unless a specific format was requested. If you are sending a PDF, play with a variety of layouts to see what reads easiest. You could even A/B test different resume layouts with different companies to see if you have better success (though you should really be selective and keep a small pool of prospective employers).
Beyond straightforward things like the above, it's incredibly difficult to tell the story of what kind of engineer you are in the form of a resume. However, if you are working with a small company with a small engineering team and an engineer is reviewing your resume, don't name drop every technology you've ever encountered in your career. I know that if your resume says you are skilled in Python, Ruby, C, C++, Objective-C, C#, VB.NET, Lua, Brainfuck, Lisp, Clojure, Erlang, Haskell, Node.js, CSS, HTML5, PHP, Java, MySQL, MongoDB, and CouchDB, I know better than to think you're brilliantly skilled in all of them. even if you've done one or more projects in each of these languages throughout your career, but what I really care about is what you've mastered, and if you're smart I'll know you can learn another language if one comes along.
Don't stick on extra languages you only had fleeting contact with. Believe me: if a language is important enough that its mere mention gets you an interview, you'll be found out in the tech interview if it turns out you really don't know much about that language or technology. One exception: obscure languages relevant to the posting. If it's super obscure, even a little experience could get you a real leg up. But your chances are better by just being smart overall.
I don't know who started the convention of writing your resume in third person in a dry way that avoids using pronouns referring to yourself, but it dehumanizes you as a candidate and it makes the resume a freaking pain in the ass to read. Here's a confession: I usually don't have 30 minutes to pore over the resume, so it gets skimmed. The more I can get out of it in that time, the better. Again, this is my own opinion, but I think that as you're describing your employment history, it works much better to tell a story. Try something like this:
Test Engineer, Acme – 2003-2007
Technologies applied: C, x86 assembly, AnvilTestKit 2.0
I helped optimize Acme's processes for testing new anvils to bring to market. My team accomplished this by writing automation software on the AnvilTestKit platform and developed the anvil testing industry's first interface with the Suck-O-Vac system to safely automate cleanup of debris after testing the anvil's effectiveness.
See how well that reads? Instead of being some dry list of technologies and buzzwords being strewn all over the place whilst awkwardly trying to avoid using the word "I", it actually tells a story about the things you actually made (something I personally care a lot about) as well as the technologies you accomplished it with and in what capacity. This gives me a much clearer picture of how familiar you actually are with these languages and technologies. I'm not wondering whether you used C every day of your career there, or if it was just used once when you wrote some random one-off script.
It's really popular now to include your GitHub profile in your resume. Some companies actually require it and are using it to determine whether to hire you. I personally don't place a ton of value in them because I think your best work is probably what you did for your employer (plus I don't have many projects on GitHub), but if you do include it, I will look at it to see if you actually did something. If all I see are a bunch of forks of others' projects with few changes, that doesn't tell me much. Some employers might be using the profile to learn more, though; I don't know. Perhaps they look at what you starred or issue discussions you've contributed to in order to see how you handle yourself. If your GitHub profile isn't impressive in a way that will push the needle forward for your consideration, keep it out.
Personalize each resume you're sending out. I sometimes read about some schmo who applied to 300 jobs and didn't get one call back. If you carelessly fire off your resume to a bunch of employers at once without really researching, they'll in turn fire off a nondescript rejection letter. Good companies to be an engineer for are really excited about what they do (even if they do something kind of boring) and they'll let their company culture show in their job posting or on their web site.
Finally, use the cover letter to your advantage. If you're doing enough research about a company you'll have a good understanding of the things they value and maybe even have some insight into how they work (maybe they use a particular Agile methodology, perhaps they pair, maybe they're remote, etc.). The cover letter's a great time to casually mention your enthusiasm for things they do. It's also a good opportunity to be a little more human. If you're scared to talk in first person on your resume, you can get a bit more warm and friendly in the cover letter. Stay objective, though. Don't use bullshit descriptors like "team player," "self starter," "motivated," "dynamic," etc. Instead, talk about things like what your philosophies are on writing good code. Do you value peer review? Mention it. Do you subscribe to the church of test driven development? Mention it! It's absolutely possible that some of these things are deal breakers for your would-be employer, and maybe they do things that would be deal breakers for you. As engineers we're blessed right now with a very strong job market giving us the luxury of being able to be a little pickier about the jobs we take, and I consider it a luxury from an employer's perspective too, because I don't want workers clinging onto a job that isn't right for them because it's so damn hard to find another job.
Ultimately, it's your resume's job to get you the interview. If you're a competent engineer your resume should reflect that (you can't resume yourself out of incompetence or lack of experience). The tone should come off as friendly and eager to chat, but not so comfortable you seem cocky. It's the interview's job to determine the less tangible things, like whether you're a good culture fit (something I can tell within about a minute of starting to talk to you), details about what you did in previous jobs, or how good you are at technical questions. But until that interview happens, you're only as good as the resume in my inbox.


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jagruder necesitaba un nuevo diseño de camiseta y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 59 diseños de 23 diseñadores freelance.
One idea we're interested in for a style is where the words fill / take on the shape of a whiskey bottle. Typography is very important here. We're looking for the words to flow with each other (since they are taking on a shape of a bottle) but still be clearly legible. I've attached some examples for inspiration. Note the attached file "34" for inspiration.
Another similar style, please note the attached file "FOTOGRAF". We really love the style there where the words help to create the shape of the camera, but other details of the camera are drawn in the negative space.
Another direction we were thinking is similar to the attached file "The Great Northwest". We would want "Great" replaced with "Gods Cry" and "Northwest" replaced with "Whiskey". The image that would replace the mountain, would be a 2 Whiskey bottles crossed (think skull and crossbones) with a single tear falling out of each bottle. I've attached a crude drawing for what I mean titled "Crossed Whiskey Bottles".
That being said, we're open to other directions where creative typography and lettering is used.
1 or 2 color design - the color chosen above have attached color files associated. We're not attached to any particular color, so please play around with different color combinations in addition to the ones listed.
Regardless of the style, WHISKEY should be the prominent in the the visual hierarchy.
1. The words "The Gods Cry Whiskey"
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Today I had the pleasure of photographing one of the most super model-esque families I think I have ever worked with. This family of lovely ladies was SO pro for their photoshoot–apparently they have their family photos taken just about every year so this wasn't their first time around the block–and it showed!
Meet Aleemna, Zahra, Sara, Jessica, and Aliya: an INCREDIBLE group of ladies who made my job insanely easy today!
Do you see what I mean by "model" family! My goodness!
LOVE this shot. Just.LOVE.it.For the second part of our session we moved indoors and got some of my favorite images of the day…
And a fun santa hat shot is essential so close to the holidays!
Soooo—are you as jealous of their genes as I am?! Stunning! Each and every one of these girls is just STUNNING!
A big thanks to Aleemna, Zahra, Sara, Jessia, and Aliya for such an effortless photo shoot!
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Cardano is a 3rd generation blockchain platform with more advanced features than any protocol yet developed, and the first one to evolve out of a scientific philosophy, where feature development is driven by scientific peer reviewed white papers. Papers: https://iohk.io/research/papers/ Team: https://iohk.io/team/. Good explanation about Cardano and Talk about Cardano (Español)
Cardano is not a company but a group of three organizations: IOHK, EMURGO and Cardano Foundation that work closely together. #EMURGO drives the adoption of #Cardano & adds value to #ADA holders. We build, invest in & advise projects that adopt Cardano blockchain.
EMURGO HQ are in Tokyo. But we also have presence in NY through our acceleration program dLab, India through our educational program to train over 2500+ developers. The R&D team is mostly a distributed team with devs in: USA, Japan, Russia, etc. More info about EMURGO in our webpage and in our Youtube channel.
We are looking for an Engineer or a developer with really strong CS skills to support the R&D department. Some of the main responsibilities will be:
– Support development of new products
– Maintenance of current projects
– Learning! (really important and we are happy to teach). Programming skills: Javascript (flow / typescript), Rust, Haskell and smart contract languages (like K-Framework and Plutus). Concepts: Blockchain, Finance, etc.
– Support some of our Investments and Startups (https://dlab.vc).
– Conferences across the world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OTDIkVn3mI
– Content creation (blogs, videos, etc)
We are really proud of our technical capabilities and our welcoming culture. We also embrace open source and you can find most of our work open sourced:
Yoroi Chrome Extension (Light Wallet) https://github.com/Emurgo/yoroi-frontend
Yoroi Mobile (iOS and Android) https://github.com/Emurgo/yoroi-mobile
Icarus Importer (Full Node in Haskell) https://github.com/Emurgo/project-icarus-importer
Yoroi is a light wallet for Cardano. It's secure, fast and simple. All the cryptography was coded in Rust and compiled to WebAssembly, where it's used by Javascript with Flow. Please feel free to ask us any questions 🙂
· 5+ years of experience in Software development. (If you just graduated it's okay)
・Really Strong CS Skills (you should know about data structures, Big O notation, breadth first search (BFS) and depth first search (DFS), etc).
・Experience with a strongly typed programming language.
・Experience with SQL and/ or non-SQL databases.
・Basic Linux.
・Good level of English.
Most of the work will be done with Javascript (Flow / Typescript) and maybe Rust.
Nice to have
・Javascript (ES6) / Flow or Typescript
・1+ years of experience in React / Redux
・1+ years of experience Node.js
・APIs REST design
・Rust and/or Haskell
・Engineer degree from one of the top universities
Remote work with flexible hours. Possibilities to learn more about programming, blockchain, formal methods, different cultures, etc. We strongly support learning and knowledge sharing. Also most of our work is open source.
Payment above the average of the South American market. We are not looking for «good price», but skills and responsibility. We know that in South America, there is super good talent and that is why we are expanding our search in South America specially in Chile.
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Dave Martsolf was born in 1949 in Kansas, moved to Western Pennsylvania in early childhood and at age 12 moved to New Hampshire where he resides today. Martsolf's father and grandfather were architects and his mother a professional photographer. Martsolf attended MIT and later UNH where he earned a degree in Fine Arts. His early work was influenced by the great masters and others such as the post-impressionists Miro, Matisse, Kandinsky, Klee, Picasso, and the surrealist Salvador Dali. Architectural instincts developed due to his close association with architecture in his youth. Dave's focus has been in visual arts his entire life. His style extends from realism to surrealistic to fantasy and abstraction.
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At least 30 suspected illegal drug users and drug traffickers were arrested by police in a raid on three guesthouses in two separate districts of Phnom Penh on Sunday.
Cooperative efforts between Prampi Makara district police and provincial authorities led to the arrests of a total of 19 illegal drug users and distributors from three different guesthouses in the district, where they were found using and selling methamphetamine, Keu Bunnara, deputy prosecutor of the Phnom Penh Municipal Court said today
He added that three of the drug users were found in a guesthouse in Prampi Makara's Veal Vong commune by district police and the suspects then informed police about other drug traffickers residing nearby.
Police then raided the Piphub Meas guesthouse in Chamkarmon district's Tonle Bassac commune, and another guesthouse near the commune's Depou market.
"In total, we arrested 19 illegal drug users and distributors with 5 grams of drugs, along with other evidence they used to take drugs.
"Most of them are students and two of them are females," Keu Bunnara said.
He added that their sentences would range from seven days to one month in prison, along with further punishment if they were found guilty and charged. The suspects are now being held at Prampi Makara district police station for questioning and will soon be sent to provincial court.
"The suspects were questioned in order to prepare documents to send them to the court," Yin San, Prampi Makara district police chief said today.
An additional 11 suspected drug users who work at the 133 Guesthouse in Tuol Sangke commune were arrested by Russei Keo district police on Saturday in an unrelated case involving methamphetamine, according to Som Bunny, Russei Keo district police chief.
"They were questioned and sent to court on Sunday for using illegal drug," Som Bunny said today.
Ben Rath, deputy Phnom Penh police chief, said that as of mid-February, there have been 50 cases of crackdowns on drug deliveries and more than 100 suspects alleged to be active in distributing illegal drugs arrested in Phnom Penh.


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GRI 408: Child Labor 2016 sets out reporting requirements on the topic of child labor. This Standard can be used by an organization of any size, type, sector or geographic location that wants to report on its impacts related to this topic.
In the context of the GRI Standards, the social dimension of sustainability concerns an organization's impacts on the social systems within which it operates.
GRI 408 addresses the topic of child labor. Abolishing child labor is a key principle and objective of major human rights instruments and legislation, and is the subject of national legislation in almost all countries.
Child labor is work that 'deprives children of their childhood, their potential and their dignity, and that is harmful to their physical or mental development including by interfering with their education. Specifically, it means types of work that are not permitted for children below the relevant minimum age.1
Child labor does not refer to youth employment or to children working. It refers to a universally-recognized human rights abuse. The internationally-agreed understanding of the meaning of child labor is set out in the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 138 'Minimum Age Convention'.
The minimum age for hazardous work is 18 years for all countries. Hazardous child labor is defined by Article 3 (d) of ILO Convention 182 'Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention' as 'work which, by its nature or the circumstances in which it is carried out, is likely to harm the health, safety or morals of children.'
Due diligence is expected of an organization in order to prevent the use of child labor within its activities. It is also expected to avoid contributing to, or becoming complicit in, the use of child labor through its relationships with others (e.g., suppliers, clients).
These concepts are covered in key instruments of the ILO, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and the United Nations: see the References section of this Standard.
The disclosures in this Standard can provide information about an organization's impacts related to child labor, and how it manages these impacts.
1 International Labour Organization (ILO) and International Organisation of Employers (IOE), How to do business with respect for children's right to be free from child labour: ILO-IOE child labour guidance tool for business, 2015.
Effective date: 1 July 2018
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Photoshoot promoting 'Kaihoku'
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Product Code: AVCD-30151
Release Date: 2000.09.27
Debut Ranking: #28
Label: avex trax
Approximately a year after her debut in the music market, Hitomi Shimatani returned with a new single called "Kaihoku". This single was a definite turning point for Hitomi's career, as this release was her debut in the J-Pop scene.
After the success of "Osaka no Onna", avex trax decided that Hitomi was beautiful and talented enough to appeal for a younger generation too. So they decided that it was wiser to attempt to insert her in the J-Pop genre, rather than allow her to sing Enka only. "Kaihoku" was her first single attempting to break into the market and Hitomi never looked back since then.
Hitomi's image and style were completely transformed. She allowed her hair to grow longer and was given a complete makeover and a new wardrobe. Her new look made her look much younger and fashionable, to appeal for the young generation. Hitomi's schedule was set to appear and perform on the most popular variety shows to expose her talent to the public. To further promote this single avex gave "Kaihoku" two tie-ins. The first one one was with Kanebo as the "REVUE" commercial song, while the other was as the ending theme of a dorama on NTV called "Yamitsuki". On the 24th September, Hitomi performed this song in the VenusFort church open space. This event received media attention, Hitomi also held a press conference and took photos with the audience.
The highest rank was at #28, which was a definite improvement from her previous single. However it sold around 4,000 copies less than "Osaka no Onna" and had a shorter chart life. "Kaihoku" sold 44,000 copies and stayed on the charts for nine weeks. Nonetheless it was a modest success for a debut in the pop industry. Despite the fact that it failed to break into the top 20 charts, her fresh and powerful vocals caught the attention of many people.
1. Kaihoku
"Kaihoku" loosely means "Liberated District". The song was composed by Tetsuro Oda and arranged by Masao Akashi. The lyrics, written by Goro Matsui, reflect an unconditional love, where the woman feels she can overcome any obstacle and insecurity if she has this love within her. Later on this song would be remixed and rearranged in a couple of singles and in her first album. Apart from being her first pop song, it's also her first attempt at a mid-tempo track.
Personally I find "Kaihoku" one of the most underrated songs amongst Hitomi fans. It has an exhilarative atmosphere within it which the composition of this song seems to bring it alive. This song starts off with an almost ethereal chorus, the kind which you sometimes hear in choirs. Hitomi's vocals are the focus of the song itself, they are surprisingly polished and powerful. Another highlight within this song is the brilliant guitar solo. Despite of being a typical pop song at that time, it still manages to display her soaring vocals. This can be noticed especially in the chorus, where she manages to hit high notes as if it was no big deal.
The promotional video was filmed on the 1st of September in the metropolitan area. Most of the scenes were shot inside a dark church, where there were many images symbolising and reflecting the Christian religion. Hitomi wears a tank top with wings printed onto it and a feather falls into her hand. It was mentioned that the feather scene had to be repeated five times. The rest of the scenes were recorded on a heliport in Shinjuku. This scene is rather specatular, displaying the high skyscrapers of Tokyo. There were problems to record this scene, since a typhoon occurred making recording virtually impossible and extremely dangerous. This promotion video also features Hitomi's first attempts at dancing, which are not exactly spectacular but they indicate the direction she takes in her future releases. The clip was released in the DVD Compilation, "8 Colours".
2. Eternity
"Eternity" was another song written by Goro Matsui and arranged by Masao Akashi. It has a rather similar style to "Kaihoku" in many aspects. It has another mellow chorus as backing vocals and is another mid-tempo ballad. The tone is extremely peaceful and soothing. Even Hitomi's vocals are more mellow and laid-back. Also the style is reminscent of her Enka releases, especially with the choice of instrumentals used within this song.
It starts off in a quite unique manner, with some musical instruments imitating the sound raindrops do. The chorus and the musical instruments seem to be blended together on purpose to create a very serene atmosphere. My sole complaint is that some of the instruments used seems to clash with the mood of the song itself, since they are a bit too harsh to the ear.
This style of music has a rather vintage element within it. It's quite "outdated" compared with the music released nowadays and isn't exactly an outstanding single. However I am quite fond of this single, because I simply love it's simplicity. Everything from the cover art to the promtional clip was simple yet extremely beautiful. Maybe this is because Hitomi is a beautiful artist herself so she seems extremely natural and comfortable with this new image.
It took almost a year for Hitomi to transform herself from a melanchonic Enka artist to a more teen-friendly J-Pop singer. However the wait was simply worth it. In the end it was Hitomi's dream to become a pop singer and was extremely happy when it was given a tie-in with a commercial. This single's moderate success, led avex to decide to allow Hitomi to continue releasing pop releases.
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Blonde Ambition Tribute to Madonna Returns and brings the party to the Linsmore Tavern!Saturday, 10 November 2018 21:30 Linsmore Tavern
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Saturday November 10th, the Linsmore Tavern is going to be one crazy dance party, as we are welcoming back one of the funnest Tribute Acts out there, Blonde Ambition Tribute to Madonna! Blonde Ambition have played some fantastic shows over the years and we have a ton of requests to bring them back to the Linsmore Tavern for a good party! Blonde Ambition will deliver the hits of Cultural icon Madonna with high energy and passions that makes this a MUST-SEE show! A bonus Top 40 set will be delivered by Blonde Ambition at the end of the evening that will keep everyone dancing!
Madonna is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. She achieved popularity by pushing the boundaries of lyrical content in mainstream popular music and imagery in her music videos, which became a fixture on MTV. Madonna is known for reinventing both her music and image, and for maintaining her autonomy within the recording industry. Music critics have acclaimed her musical productions, which have generated some controversy. Referred to as the "Queen of Pop", Madonna is often cited as an influence by other artists. Madonna is a cultural and musical legend who has been on top of the music industry since she bursted on the scene with her debut album back in 1982! Having sold more than 300 million records worldwide, Madonna is recognized as the best-selling female recording artist of all time by Guinness World Records.
The Band Features:
Rikki Capek
Born in California, raised in Louisiana, and growing up to be a Toronto rock star!! Little Rikki sang in her first recording studio when she was 4 years old. She spent most of her childhood in John Capek's home studio in Los Angeles, playing at her father's feet while he wrote hit songs like "The Rhythm Of My Heart" for Rod Stewart, "Love Has The Power" for Toto and "Victorious" for Chicago. Her mother also came from a musical background, with a degree in Vocal Performance from LSU.
Kyle Wilson
Playing the club circuit for years, Kyle has earned a reputation for being a major contributor in every band he has been a part of. Starting as a child player, his comfort level on stage is obvious and his devotion to creating a positive musical experience is second to none. He strives to deliver the best possible performance from everyone involved.
Scott Milligen
A veteran drummer from Toronto who brings an excitement and feel to the show that makes you think you're listening to the real Mick Fleetwood. In the past he's played with some of the top Motown acts and has toured Internationally with original and staged shows of all genres. He is also a composer for Film and TV and does so with willing accomplices from his home studio Cymbolik Productions.
Chris Nicoloff
Chris brings a solid groove to the band. Even watching him on stage, you feel his sense of rhythm as it moves through him. Chris has played and recorded extensively throughout Canada and U.S. Chris and Scott together have years of experience playing side by side and have mastered the art of 'keeping it in the pocket'.
There is a ton of buzz surrounding this show, so you better get your tickets now because this night is definitely a party that you don't want to miss! Tickets are only $7 in advance, $10 at the door! You can buy tickets at the bar or at www.linsmoretavern.com
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TWIN LAKES — For those who ride, Saturday's 20th annual Kenosha Harley Owners Group bike blessing was about more than safe travels.
"Bike blessing is a reminder that these guys are all family," said James "Gym" Fry, of Wildwood, Ill. "You get on the bike, and that's the common denominator.
Fry said he may only see some of his fellow riders once or twice a year, he said. "(But) if I see them on the side of the road, I'm going to pull over and make sure they're OK."
Fry was the road captain Saturday's 20th annual event, so it was literally his responsibility to pull over if someone was on the side of the road, which he did for a fellow rider's flat tire about a mile into the ride.
The history behind the blessing, no doubt, has played a role in the themes that still run deep 20 years on.
Kevin Ulicki, the son of Frank "Uke" Ulicki, and owner of Uke's Harley Davidson, where the ride begins each year, remembers fondly his old friends Dottie and Ron Young. It was Dottie's idea to do a bike blessing.
Ron was a longtime rider. A drunken driver killed him while he was riding to Uke's to pick up a new bike.
It wasn't long after, missing her Harley family, that Dottie decided to start riding. Dottie, who was the organist at Calvary Congressional Church in Twin Lakes, proposed having the blessing there.
"I said, 'That's perfect a ride from Kenosha to Twin Lakes,'" Ulicki said. "It's always nice on a motorcycle to get out on a county ride."
But, in a tragedy Ulicki said is hard to imagine, a drunken driver too later killed Dottie while she was on a morning ride.
Kevin Klee, of Racine, director of the local HOG chapter, said he holds dearly to the sense of community that got Dottie riding for the first time after her husband's death.
"It becomes a family," he said of the column of riders bestriding Harleys on their way to pray for safe rides and open road. "It's a good way to start out the year."
It's something to hear, Fry said, when 200 motorcycles roar to life and go thundering down the road. It's what Ulicki called "the ultimate." It's a feeling they can't describe, however hard they try.
At the church, the motors silenced. The Rev. Judy Wang, in her 16th year leading the blessing, opened it with some Route-66 word games, followed by an apt reading of Psalm 66.
"Bless our God, o' people, give God a thunderous welcome," she said, "Didn't he set us on the road to life?"
The crowd took a moment to remember the departed since last year's blessing. Dottie Young was mentioned.
There was a prayer, followed by a low, humming amen that issued as one from the crowd.


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General User Policy
Leonia Public School District
Computer Network and Internet Policy
We are pleased to offer students of the Leonia Public School District access to the educational computer network for Internet. To gain access to the Internet, all students under the age of 18 must obtain parental permission and must sign and return Computer Network and Internet Acceptable Use Agreement to the General Office. Students 18 and over may sign their own forms.
The following is an overview of this endeavor and includes the terms and conditions for use of the computers, network and Internet. This document, along with the Computer Network and Internet Acceptable Use Agreement should be carefully read and understood before signing it.
The network is provided for students to conduct research and communicate with others. Access to network services is given to students who agree to act in a considerate and responsible manner. Parent permission is required.
- Access is a privilege–not a right.
- Access entails responsibility.
Students are responsible for good behavior while using school computer networks just as they are in a classroom or a school hallway. General school rules for behavior and communications apply. Individual users of the district computer networks and the Internet are responsible for their behavior and communications over those networks. It is presumed that users will comply with district standards and will honor the agreements they have signed. Beyond the clarification of such standards, the Board of Education is not responsible for restricting, monitoring or controlling the communications of the individuals utilizing the network.
The Leonia Board of Education, along with the other organizations sponsoring this Internet service, will not be liable for the actions of anyone connecting to the Internet through this hook-up. The Leonia Board of Education is responsible for securing its network and computing systems to a reasonable and economically feasible degree against unauthorized access and/or abuse, while making them accessible for authorized student and faculty use. This responsibility includes informing users, both registered and unregistered, of expected standards of conduct and the disciplinary or legal consequences for not adhering to them. Any attempt to violate the provisions of this policy will result in disciplinary action, including but not limited to temporary revocation of all computer use, regardless of the success or failure of the attempt. Permanent revocations can result from disciplinary actions taken by the administrator called upon to investigate network abuses.
The users of the network are responsible for respecting and adhering to local, state, federal and international laws. Any attempt to break those laws through the use of the network may result in litigation against the offender by the proper authorities. If such an event should occur, this organization will fully comply with the authorities to provide any information necessary for the litigation process.
Within reason, freedom of speech and access to information will be honored. During school, teachers of younger students will guide them toward appropriate materials. Outside of school, families bear the same responsibility for such guidance as they exercise with information sources such as television, telephones, movies, radio and other potentially offensive media.
Student Computer Network and Internet
Acceptable Use Agreement
I understand and agree to abide by the above terms and conditions for access to the Leonia School District's electronic network. I further understand that any violations of the above regulations are unethical and may constitute a criminal offense. I understand that any violation of the above noted guidelines and regulations could result in the revocation of my access rights, the imposition of school discipline, criminal prosecution and other legal action.
Name of Student User Homeroom #
Student User Signature Date
I release the Leonia Board of Education, its officers, employees, agents, and representatives and all organizations and individuals related to the Leonia Internet connection from any liability or damages that may result from my use of the computers, network or Internet connection. I specifically agree to indemnify and hold the Leonia Board of Education harmless for any actions, claims, costs, damages or losses, including attorneys fees, incurred by the Leonia Board of Education relating to, or arising out of my use of the computers, network or Internet, or any breach of the Acceptable Use Agreement or the Terms and Conditions for the use of computers, the network or Internet.
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Name of Student User (Please Print) Homeroom # Signature Date
No password or Internet access will be issued to a student unless we receive a signed responsibility contract. Please return your signed contract to the General Office.
Student Computer Network And Internet Acceptable Use Agreement
Any User violating this Agreement, the Terms and Conditions for Use of Internet, applicable local, state and federal laws or posted classroom and district rules are subject to loss of network privileges and any other Board disciplinary action.
In addition, pursuant to State of New Jersey law, any unauthorized access, attempted access, or use of any state computing and/or network system is a violation of the New Jersey Penal Code and other applicable federal laws, and is subject to criminal prosecution.
The Leonia Board of Education reserves the right to suspend or terminate all access to the Internet if any local, state or federal government agency or entity imposes, by statute, rule or regulation, any criminal liability on the Board, its schools or representatives concerning Internet access.
USER: I understand and will abide by the above Acceptable Use Agreement and Terms and conditions for Use of Internet. I further understand that any violation of the above Acceptable Use Agreement or Terms and Conditions for Use of Internet is unethical and may constitute a criminal offense. Should I commit any violation, my access privileges may be removed, and disciplinary action and/or appropriate legal action may be taken against me.
(Print Name) (Print Name)
___________________________ ___________________________
(Signature) (Signature)
___________________________ ___________________________
(Date) (Date)
Note: Students under the age of 18 years must sign three times to finalize this agreement. The Parent/Guardian signature must appear on this page. Students 18 years and older need only sign the top of page 2 and the User portion of page 3.
The Borough of Leonia Board of Education has actively pursued making advanced technology and increased access to learning opportunities available to our students and staff. We are happy to announce that we now can offer Internet services to students and staff for educational purposes. The Board believes that this computer technology will help propel our schools into the information age by allowing students and staff to access and use information sources from distant computers, communicate and share information with individuals or groups of other students and staff, and significantly expand their knowledge base. The Internet is a tool for life-long learning and only begins to open the door to many advanced learning tools.
PROPER AND ETHICAL USE: With this new learning tool students and staff must understand and practice proper and ethical use. All students and staff must understand the procedures, ethics and security involved in using the Internet before receiving authorization to use the system.
- Acceptable Use
- a) The purpose of the Internet is to facilitate communications in support of research and education by providing access to unique resources and an opportunity for collaborative work. To remain eligible as a user, the use of your account must be in support of and consistent with the educational objectives of the board of Education. Access to the Internet is made possible through an appropriate provider to be designed by the Board at its sole discretion. All users of the Internet must comply with existing rules, use policies, and the Terms an Conditions for Use of Internet which are incorporated into this document and are available from the Board.
- b) Transmission of any material, information or software in violation of any local, state or federal law is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, or material protected by trade secret.
- c) Use of the Internet for commercial activities is prohibited. Use for product advertisement or political lobbying is also prohibited.
- Privilege
The use of Internet is a privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use, including any violation of this Agreement and the Terms and conditions for Use of Internet may result in cancellation of the privilege. The Board of Education, under this agreement, is delegated the authority to determine appropriate use and may deny, revoke, suspend or close any user account at any time based upon its determination of inappropriate use by an account holder or user. Additionally, the Board may discipline or seek legal prosecution for any user who violates this Agreement and/or the Terms and conditions for use of Internet.
- Monitoring
The Board of Education reserves the right to review any material and to monitor fileserver space in order to make determinations on whether specific uses of the network are inappropriate. In reviewing and monitoring user accounts and fileserver space, the Board of Education shall respect the privacy of the user. However, if strict security and/or confidentiality is of concern, it is recommended that you not utilize the Internet or network connections provided by the Board of Education.
- Network Etiquette
All users must abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) Be polite. Do not use abusive language in your messages to others.
(b) Use appropriate language. Do not swear, use vulgarities or any other inappropriate language. Do not engage in activities which are prohibited under local, state or federal law.
(c) Do not reveal your personal address or phone numbers of fellow students or colleagues to anyone.
(d) Note that electronic mail (e-mail) is not guaranteed to be private. People who operate the system do have access to all mail. Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities may be reported to the authorities and may result in the loss of user privileges.
(e) Do not use the network in such a way that you would disrupt the use of the network by other users.
(f) All communications and information accessible via the network should be assumed to be the private property of the author and therefore subject to all copyright regulations.
- No Warranties
The Board of Education makes no warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, without limitation, warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, for the service it is providing. It will not be responsible for any damages a user may suffer. The board does not warrant that the functions or services performed by, or that the information or software contained on the system will meet the user's requirements or that operation of the system will be error-free or uninterrupted or that defects in the system will be corrected. This includes loss of data resulting from delays, no-deliveries, or service interruptions caused by the Board or by the user's errors or omissions. Use of any information obtained via the Internet is at the user's own risk. The Board specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its services. All users need to consider the source of any information they obtain, and consider how valid that information may be.
- Security
(a) Security on any computer system is a high priority, especially when the system involves many users. Users shall not allow others to use their password if one is assigned. Users must also protect their password to ensure system security and their own privileges and ability to maintain continued use of the system.
(b) If you feel you can identify a security problem on the Internet, you must notify a system administrator. Do not demonstrate the problem to other users.
(c) Do not use another individual's account.
(d) Attempts to log on to the Internet as a system administrator may result in cancellation of user privileges.
(e) Any user identified as a security risk for having a history of problems with other computer systems may be denied access to the Internet.
- Vandalism and Harassment
(a) Vandalism and harassment will result in cancellation of user privileges.
(b) Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm, modify, and destroy data of another user, the Internet, or other networks that are connected to the Internet backbone. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses.
(c) Harassment is defined as the persistent annoyance of another user, or the interference of another user's work. Harassment includes, but is not limited to, the sending of unwanted mail.
- Procedures for Use
(a) Student users must always get permission from their instructors and/or librarian before using the network or accessing any specific file or application. All written and oral instructions must be followed by the user.
(b) All users have the same right to use the equipment. Therefore, users shall not play games or use the computer resources for other non-academic activities when other users require the system for academic purposes. In addition, users shall not waste nor take supplies, such as paper, printer supplies, and diskettes.
- Encounter of Controversial Material
Users may encounter material which is controversial and which users, parents, teachers or administrators may consider inappropriate or offensive. However, on a global network, it is impossible to control effectively the content of data, and an industrious user may discover controversial material. It is the user's responsibility not to initiate access to such material. Any decision by the Board of Education to restrict access to Internet material shall not be deemed to impose any duty on the Board to regulate the content of material on the Internet.
Computers, the network and the Internet must be used in support of education and research that is consistent with the educational goals and policies of the Leonia Board of Education. Once students receive permission to access the network and computer systems on that network, they are solely responsible for all actions taken while using that computer. It will be the responsibility of the student to pay any fees accrued by use of that system. Therefore, the following actions are prohibited:
1.1 Applying for permission under false pretenses
1.2 Sharing use of a computer with another person. If you do share your session with another person, you will be solely responsible for any abuse by that person.
1.3 Deleting, examining, copying, or modifying of files and/or data belonging to other users without their prior consent.
1.4 Using facilities and/or services for unauthorized commercial purposes or illegal activity, including violation of copyright, trade secret or other agreements.
1.5 Any unauthorized, deliberate action which damages or disrupts a computing system or network, alters its normal performance, or causes a malfunction regardless of system location or time duration.
1.6 Wasteful use of finite resources.
Electronic mail ("E-Mail") is an electronic message sent by or to a user in correspondence with another person having E-Mail access. Messages received by the system are retained on the system until deleted by the recipient. A canceled account will not retain its mail. Users are expected to remove old messages in a timely fashion and the system administrators may remove such messages if not attended to regularly by the user.
When a user sends electronic mail (E-Mail), his name and userID are included in each mail message. The user is responsible for all electronic mail from his userID. Therefore, the following are prohibited:
2.1 Forging or attempting to forge electronic mail messages.
2.2 Attempting to read, delete, copy, modify or view without permission, other users' E-Mail.
2.3 Attempting to send harassing, obscene, racist and/or other threatening E-Mail to another user.
2.4 Attempting to send unsolicited junk mail, "for-profit" messages, chain letters, etc.
2.5 Attempting to solicit votes or other unauthorized political activity.
2.6 Revealing your address, phone number, credit card number or the address, phone number or credit card number of someone else.
A user of the network may be allowed to access only authorized networks or the computer systems attached to those networks. If a security problem is identified, a system administrator or supervising teacher must be notified. Therefore, the following are prohibited:
3.1 Using systems and/or networks in an attempt to gain unauthorized access to remote systems.
3.2 Using systems or networks to connect to other systems evading the physical limitations of the local or remote system.
3.3 Decrypting or collecting system or user passwords.
3.4 Copying system files.
3.5 Duplicating copyrighted materials, such as third-party software, without the express written permission of the owner or the proper license.
3.6 Attempting to "crash" network systems or programs.
3.7 Attempting to secure a higher level of privilege on network systems.
3.8 Willfully introducing computer "viruses", disruptive, or destructive programs into the organization network or into external networks.
3.9 Placing unlawful information on a computer or server.
Privacy Issue
The Leonia Public School educational network and computing systems are expected to be used exclusively for education-related functions and applications. As the systems administrators have access to all files, including E-Mail files, users should have no expectation of privacy with respect to said files or E-Mail. However, the system administrators will not normally inspect the contents of files or E-Mail sent by one user to an identified addressee, or disclose such contents to other than the sender, or an intended recipient, without the consent of the sender, or an intended recipient, unless required to do so by law or policies of the Leonia Public School District, or to investigate complaints regarding files or E-Mail which is alleged to contain defamatory, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, racially offensive, or illegal material. Further, the Leonia Public Schools are obligated to cooperate fully with local, state or federal officials in any investigation concerning or relating to any E-Mail transmitted on or misuses of the network and computing systems.
Terms and Conditions
The Leonia Board of Education makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the service it is providing. The Board will not be responsible for any damages you suffer, including loss of data. The Board will not be responsible for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through this Internet connection.
All terms and conditions as stated in this document are applicable to all users of the computers, network and Internet. These terms and conditions reflect an agreement of the parties and shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey and the United States of America. These terms and conditions are specifically incorporated by reference in the Acceptable Use Agreement and the execution of the Acceptable Use Agreement will expressly indicate acceptance and agreement with these terms and conditions.
N.J.S.A. 18A:11–1 N.J.S.A. 18A: 33–1 N.J.A.C. 6: 8–1.1 et seq.


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When Oprah Winfrey, then the brightest star on daytime TV, began her book club in 1996, inexpensive e-books and e-readers seemed more futurist rumor than everyday reality. Social media could have meant friendly reporters.
"I love this book": Oprah Winfrey says Cheryl Strayed's memoir, 'Wild,' inspired her to relaunch her widely influential book club.
Now, as Winfrey, co-owner of a struggling cable network, launches Oprah's Book Club 2.0, she's seeking a literary home on a digital landscape. Comparing today's fragmented do-it-yourself media with the world of 1996 is like comparing Winfrey's 42-acre estate near Santa Barbara, Calif., with her birthplace amid the rural poverty of Kosciusko, Miss.
Publishers and booksellers cheer her club's revival, despite questions whether the new Winfrey, with a much smaller TV audience, carries the influence of the old Winfrey, who turned 70 books into best sellers.
On Sunday, Winfrey's interview with memoirist Cheryl Strayed, the first author chosen for the new book club, airs on OWN's Super Soul Sunday (11 a.m. ET/PT) and simultaneously stream on Oprah Radio and on OWN'S Facebook page. (OWN is short for Oprah Winfrey Network.)
Ratings show that the audience for Winfrey's weekly show Super Soul averaged only 114,000 viewers in the past month — a sliver of her more than 5 million to 6 million viewers when her daily syndicated show ended its 25-year run last year. At its peak, The Oprah Winfrey Show averaged 12 million viewers.
What hasn't changed is how Winfrey, America's favorite reader, reacts when she loves a book.
This spring, she read Strayed's inspirational memoir, Wild, about the author's solo 1,100-mile hike on the Pacific Crest Trail after the death of her mother, the destruction of her marriage and experimentation with heroin.
Winfrey, who says she read Wild in part in hardcover and on her Kindle and iPad, writes in the July issue of O, the Oprah Magazine: "I love this book. I want to shout it from the mountaintop. I want to shout it from the Web … I knew I had to reinvent my book club."


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School of Art + Art History + Design
November 16, 2016
Arts Roundup: DXARTS, American Art Lecture – and Baroque Ensemble
This week, DXARTS presents a new improvisational work in its fall concert and the School of Drama puts a modern spin on an American classic. Explore American art history with a lecture from the School of Art + Art History + Design, catch a performance by the School of Music's Baroque Ensemble and watch instrumental…
October 26, 2016
Arts Roundup: Calidore String Quartet, I Dig Dinos – and a Halloween Organ Concert
Celebrate Halloween with a concert of spooky organ classics in Kane Hall or a dinosaur dress-up party at the Burke Museum. Catch performances from jazz pianist Marc Seales, the Calidore String Quartet, or fado singer Mariza. The Jacob Lawrence Gallery celebrates the centennial anniversary of its namesake's birth with a new exhibition. Calidore String Quartet…
October 5, 2016
Arts Roundup: The Silk Road Ensemble, Birds at the Burke – and Double Rainbow All the Way
It's a busy week for the arts: The Silk Road Ensemble and Mark Morris Dance Group collaborate on a new work at Meany Center; School of Music artist-in-residence Greg Sinibaldi gives the first faculty recital of the school year, and the Burke Museum hosts its annual "Birds at the Burke" day. The Henry Art Gallery…
June 8, 2016
Arts Roundup: ArtVenture, Wild Nearby – and Design Graduation Exhibition
Spring quarter is drawing to a close, but there are still plenty of arts events on campus. Swing by the Henry Art Gallery to see giant wood sculptures by Paul McCarthy and artwork by the 2016 graduating class of MFA and MDes students — or bring the whole family for an ArtVenture. Explore the beauty…
June 2, 2016
Art, design — and a 'coffin-cradle' for storytelling: Graduate student work intrigues at annual Henry Art Gallery show
A look at the annual exhibit of thesis work by students graduating from the UW School of Art + Art History + Design's Master of Fine Arts and Master of Design programs, on display at the Henry Art Gallery.
May 25, 2016
Arts Roundup: Mallethead Series, UW Sings – and MFA + MDes Exhibition Opening Party
Celebrate the work of graduating MFA and MDes students from the School of Art + Art History + Design at their annual Thesis Exhibition party. Catch performances by a host of music ensembles, including Studio Jazz Ensemble, Modern Band, University Singers, UW Women's Choir and Men's Glee Club. See the final Mallethead Series performance of…
May 18, 2016
Arts Roundup: Graduation Exhibitions, Gluck's 'Orphée' …And Hilarity Ensues…
This week in the arts, the School of Music takes center stage with performances by the UW Gospel Choir and Modern Music Ensemble, and a production of Gluck's Baroque opera, Orphée. The Dance Program presents its annual MFA Dance Concert, and the School of Drama opens its latest production at the Penthouse Theater. The School…
May 11, 2016
Arts Roundup: MFA Dance Concert, Photomedia Graduation Exhibition – and 'Short Takes' on Orpheus
This week, visit the School of Art + Art History + Design for a visiting scholar lecture or graduation exhibition, and engage directly with the artists at the Burke Museum's Native Art Market. Catch the annual MFA Dance Concert or a performance by the School of Music's Daana Quartet. Explore the enduring legacy of the…
April 27, 2016
Arts Roundup: 3D4M Graduation Exhibition, Daedalus Quartet – and the Martha Graham Dance Company
UW World Series presents its final two performances of the school year: Daedalus Quartet and the Martha Graham Dance Company. Graduating students from the School of Art + Art History + Design's 3D4M program showcase their works at the Jacob Lawrence Gallery, and the UW Dance Program and the Henry Art Gallery collaborate in a…
April 20, 2016
Cash in the trash: Interactive composting, recycling station shows savings in real time
An interactive recycling and composting station installed this spring at PACCAR Hall is showing the University of Washington community exactly how much money can be saved by composting and recycling correctly. And it seems to be doing its job well.
Arts Roundup: The Music of Harry Partch, Force Continuum – and Arty Party
This week in the arts, UW Drama opens their production of Force Continuum, and the School of Music presents two visiting artists: mezzo-soprano Michaela Martens and chamber ensemble Decoda. You can also hear the groundbreaking music of Harry Partch or attend the Henry Art Gallery's annual Arty Party. Directions for a Cloud-Crowd 7 p.m., April…
April 13, 2016
Arts Roundup: Violinist Gil Shaham, Pianist Murray Perahia – and the Kollar American Art Lecture
Visit Meany Hall this week for the chance to hear two world-renowned classical musicians – violinist Gil Shaham and pianist Murray Perahia – each perform solo recitals. Join the UW Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band for an exploration of music by French composers, or catch lectures by artist Buster Simpson and art historian Susan P….
April 6, 2016
Arts Roundup: Anoushka Shankar, Creole Carnival – and the New Burke Community Open House
UW World Series takes center stage this week with three events: dance-theater ensemble Jane Comfort & Company, world-renowned sitar player Anoushka Shankar, and GlobalFEST: Creole Carnival. Learn about the Burke Museum's renovation plans at a community open house, see an exhibition by School of Art + Art History + Design graduating honors students, or take…
March 9, 2016
Arts Roundup: ArtVenture, Vicente Amigo – and Brooklyn Bridge
This week, catch the final events of two series: UW Drama's Seattle Theatres Lost & Founded play readings and the School of Art + Art History + Design's Critical Issues in Contemporary Art Practice lectures. Hear performances by the UW Wind Ensemble, UW Symphony, and Latin Grammy Award-winning flamenco guitarist Vicente Amigo. Bring the whole…
March 2, 2016
Arts Roundup: Strange Coupling, Malpaso Dance Company – and Faculty Chamber Concert
Chamber music takes center stage at the School of Music this week with a Faculty Chamber Concert and Schubertiade, both on March 6. Watch two different dance productions at Meany Hall, see an exhibition of student work at the Jacob Lawrence Gallery, or catch a reading of 'Sons' as part of UW Drama's New Play…
February 24, 2016
Arts Roundup: Dance Majors Concert, Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' – and Buy Art
It's a busy week for the arts: the School of Drama collaborates with Seattle Children's Theatre, Pacific MusicWorks presents Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" and the UW Concert and Campus Bands perform their winter quarter concert. Experience contemporary dance at the UW Dance Majors concert and head over to the School of Art + Art History +…
February 17, 2016
Arts Roundup: Pianist Robin McCabe, Percussion Ensemble – and 'The Walk Across America for Mother Earth'
The School of Drama's new production, "The Walk Across America for Mother Earth," opens this week. The School of Music presents piano, viola and percussion performances, and the School of Art + Art History + Design offers the latest Critical Issues in Contemporary Art Practice lecture at the Henry Art Gallery. Critical Issues in Contemporary…
January 27, 2016
Arts Roundup: Visual Art, So Percussion – and 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee'
From art exhibitions to musical theater, dance and percussion – there is an arts event to catch your attention this week. Join John Knight for a lecture about contemporary art or head over to the Henry Art Gallery for an exhibition highlighting conceptions of self, beauty and individual freedom. If you are looking for a…
January 20, 2016
Arts Roundup: Musical Theater, Violist Melia Watras – and Steffani Jemison
UW's Musical Theater program takes center stage with "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee." School of Music's Melia Watras performs a solo viola recital and the Dance Program showcases choreography by its talented faculty. Catch a free play reading through the School of Drama series Seattle Theatres Lost and Founded, and swing by the…
December 9, 2015
Arts Roundup: UW Symphony, Maker:Market – and Handel's 'Messiah'
The School of Music wraps up the quarter with four back-to-back days of events, including the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic and Campus Bands, UW Symphony, and two performances of Handel's "Messiah." There are still a few days left to catch the School of Drama's production of "Loot" or visit the Jacob Lawrence Gallery for "Toward a…
October 14, 2015
Arts Roundup: Pianist Jonathan Biss, Internet Meditation – and Chamber Dance Company
This week is packed with events and exhibits across campus. Get your modern dance fix with Chamber Dance Company in Meany Hall. Face your fear of snakes at the Burke and take an art break with internet meditation at the Henry Art Gallery. For classical music lovers, there's a World Series performance by pianist Jonathan…
October 7, 2015
Arts Roundup: Jazz, modern dance – and birds at the Burke
There's something for everyone this week: catch a world premiere at the UW World Series, explore the Burke's world-renowned collection of birds, or enjoy the sounds of 1962 jazz with the School of Music. The Chamber Dance Company celebrates 25 years with four performances at Meany Hall and the Jacob Lawrence Gallery hosts an exhibition…
September 23, 2015
Arts Roundup: birthdays, butoh – and 37,000 balloons
Arts Roundup is back! The leaves are turning yellow, the days are getting shorter and students are arriving on campus – it's time to kick off a new season of arts events at the UW. This weekend marks the end of the popular Martin Creed exhibit at the Henry Art Gallery and with it, your…
June 10, 2015
Arts Roundup: Art breaks, ArtVentures – and 80 days of summer
School may be out for summer, but the arts on campus are heating up. Art Breaks and ArtVentures abound at the Henry Art Gallery, and the Jacob Lawrence Gallery is buzzing with the work of recent grads. Kids and kids at heart will want to check out the daily activities offered at the Burke Museum…
June 3, 2015
Arts Roundup: Drama, design – and meditation
Don't stress about upcoming finals this week. Instead, calm the mind and spirit at a Mindfulness Meditation class at Henry Art Gallery. Afterwards, browse the Willem De Rooij exhibit "Bouqet XI," featuring beautiful floral sculptures that are a playful nod to Holland's role as a major hub in the international flower trade; and stop by…
May 27, 2015
Arts Roundup: Music, exhibits – and 'Boy's Life'
This week, head to the theater to enjoy the School of Drama's production of the bitingly funny "Boy's Life" or the Undergraduate Theater Society's adventurous production of "On the Verge." Also this week, the School of Music presents the UW Gospel Choir, UW Symphony, and more. 3D4M BFA Show May 27 – June 6 | Jacob…
May 22, 2015
Beach scene, text game, draping still life — and pie — in graduate student art show
A look at the annual exhibit for students graduating with master's degrees in art and design, at the Henry Art Gallery.
May 21, 2015
Arts Roundup: Jazz, yoga – and Cloud Chamber Bowls
The School of Music offers a variety of events this week, highlighting jazz modern, percussion, and the music and instruments of 20th century composer Harry Partch. ArtsUW presents its final Arts Dawgs reception of the year, co-hosted by the School of Art + Art History + Design at the Henry Art Gallery, celebrating the opening of…
May 6, 2015
Arts Roundup: Art, artifacts — and 'The Magic Flute'
May starts strong, bursting with arts events for the community to enjoy. The School of Art + Art History + Design begins the month with the Painting + Drawing BFA graduation show, followed by the Kollar American Art Lecture featuring Kenneth Haltman. The School of Music starts its run of "The Magic Flute," co-presented with Pacific MusicWorks, and the Burke Museum hosts the annual Artifact ID Day.
April 29, 2015
Arts Roundup: Piano, drama—and IMPFest
Drama and opera fill this busy week in the arts. From the final weekend of the School of Drama's production of "Bus Stop" to the upcoming UW School of Music and Pacific MusicWorks collaborative production of "The Magic Flute," there's plenty to see on the University's main stages. Also, don't forget to check out the Improvised Music Project Festival (IMPFest) over the weekend at the Ethnic Cultural Center.
April 15, 2015
Arts Roundup: Drama, music — and the Arty Party
Rounding out this month is a variety of events to keep you entertained. From the Lyon Opera Ballet, Emerson String Quartet and Simone Dinnerstein — all presented by UW World Series — to the annual, family-friendly Arty Party hosted by the Henry Art Gallery, prepare yourself for the rest of spring quarter because it's looking bright!
March 11, 2015
Arts Roundup: Lectures, exhibitions — and pianist Olga Kern
This week, the UW World Series presents Russian pianist Olga Kern and the School of Art concludes its Critical Issues in Contemporary Art public lecture series. Other events include a free UW Campus Philharmonia concert in Kane Hall and the final weekend of the School of Drama's "The Hostage."
March 4, 2015
Arts Roundup: Music, drama — and the Dance Majors Concerts
From drama to dance to dinosaurs, it's an exciting week in the arts. The School of Drama's production of "The Hostage" continues, the Burke Museum presents Dino Day and the School of Music offers a plethora of performances including Music from the Great War and Studio Jazz and Modern Bands.
February 25, 2015
Arts Roundup: Music, drama — and Mark Morris Dance Group
As February ends and March begins, the arts present a variety of events. In drama, the Undergraduate Theater Society's production of "Cabaret" continues and the School of Drama opens the slapstick satire, "The Hostage." In music, Piano Professor Robin McCabe gears up for her faculty recital. Meanwhile, students in the Dance Program prepare for the Dance Majors Concert.
February 11, 2015
Arts Roundup: Music, lectures – and Urban Bush Women
This week, the UW World Series presents American dance ensemble Urban Bush Women, then quickly follows this with the Jerusalem Quartet.
February 4, 2015
Arts Roundup: Drama, exhibitions – and 'The Way Black Machine'
Following up last week's full schedule of arts events, this week is equally packed. The School of Drama's production of "Twelfth Night" runs its final weekend, the Jacob Lawrence Gallery's exhibit, "The Way Black Machine," is now open and the School of Music presents a faculty recital with Douglas Cleveland on organ and David Gordon on trumpet.
January 28, 2015
Arts Roundup: Music, lectures – and 'Twelfth Night'
As we approach the end of January, enjoy a show or two. The School of Drama's production of "Twelfth Night" sets Shakespeare in The Roaring Twenties, the School of Music offers a variety of performances including the Modern Music Ensemble and a Student Chamber Concert, and the UW World Series presents Ukranian pianist Vadym Kholodenko.
January 21, 2015
Arts Roundup: Music, drama – and the Dance Faculty Concert
It's an exciting week in the arts as various units ramp up their winter events. For drama fans, there's the Undergraduate Theater Society's production of "Yellow Face" and the School of Drama's take on "Twelfth Night." For music lovers, don't miss the rich sounds of the Nile Project at Meany Hall or the UW Symphony at Benaroya Hall.
January 14, 2015
Arts Roundup: Exhibitions, Artbreak — and a contemporary art lecture series
This week marks the first lecture in the School of Art + Art History + Design's annual public lecture series, this year focusing on critical issues in contemporary art.
December 3, 2014
Arts Roundup: Lectures, music — and UW Symphony and Opera Theater
This week there are lots of events to keep students, staff and faculty busy before finals. Don't miss "Idleness," the second Factory Showroom exhibit at the Jacob Lawrence Gallery, or the UW Symphony and UW Opera Theater performing a version of Puccini's opera "Gianni Schicci."
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Aqua and Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach VCB Launch Summer Campaign
On the heels of rebranding the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach destination – including development of a new brand, logo, marketing message and tagline – Aqua Marketing & Communications has launched a fully-integrated summer marketing campaign, complete with refreshed photography, for client the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau.
Concepting the unique "Come Play Outside" campaign for the destination, Aqua identified the need for new photography. Though a great library existed, the campaign would require new iconic, signature shots of the area's best outdoors assets in order to make the destination stand out and get noticed. Planned and directed by the agency, the photos were taken by Lifestyle Photographer Clark Griffiths. The new photography captures the essence of the Summer Campaign/Contest, showcasing Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach as the perfect place to "Come Play Outside" and make fun family memories this summer.
"At Aqua, we have a team that's very strong at staying on the cutting edge, with a great depth and understanding of working with destination marketing clients," said Aqua Creative Director Thom Hart. "We were particularly thrilled to lend our expertise to the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach VCB on this particular project and truly capture their oasis of outdoor adventure and fun."
From the calm, serene nighttime standup paddleboarding, to the spray-in-your-face, on-the-water-rush of Riding the Waves' powered catamarans, the photography showcases in-the-moment experiences that speak true to the one-of-a-kind, coveted outdoor activities for families in the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach area. Aqua worked with the client to identify idyllic locations photographed, a couple of which included Stump Pass and Palm Island.
The photography, development and deployment of the promotional campaign and contest, was a multi-faceted project in which the agency provided marketing, public relations, advertising and social media services for the client. Led and directed by the agency, social media tactics were carried out through the VCB's social media agency of record, NM+U.
Awareness of the campaign and brand engagement were generated using various digital advertising channels to drive potential visitors to the VCB website campaign landing pages. Landing pages included a "Special Summer Offers" section highlighting partner offers. The Facebook Summer Memories Photo Contest was used to further engage potential travelers, with the Contest Page accessible through landing pages and boosted Facebook posts.
In addition, a multimedia press release was created and issued to targeted national travel media, with embedded images providing a snapshot of post-worthy, outdoor summer memories that are awaiting families in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach this summer.
The Facebook Summer Memories Photo Contest runs through September 3, with the submission period open through August 20. Learn more about the contest, upload your photo to be in the running, and see what Aqua's been up to through its latest work, here.


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Ten fun things to do in Louisville
By Kristen Lotze–
Louisville is a very diverse city with plenty of activities to offer. The following, in no particular order, is a list of fun things to do around the city:
1) Museums: Louisville is home to many great museums; while that word may cause a flashback to elementary school field trips, museums can actually be a lot of fun to experience as an adult. Some of the more noteworthy ones to check out locally are: Kentucky Derby Museum, Louisville Slugger Museum, Speed Art Museum, Frazier History Museum, The Louisville Science Center, and 21C Museum (which is free and open 24-hours). Most of the above-listed museums offer discounts or free admission to students and are all located close to campus. Bottom line: museum visits are cheap, can kill a lot of time, and are culturally enriching (who said learning isn't fun?!).
2) Theater: For all you thespians and theater art appreciators out there, Louisville is home to a great theater scene. Actor's Theater and the Kentucky Center for the Arts, both located downtown and in close proximity to campus, offer a wide selection of shows, from musicals and ballets to stage plays and off-Broadway shows, it's guaranteed that you can find something to help you get your culture on. For more information, upcoming shows, etc., visit the Actor's Theater and KCA websites: Actorstheatre.org/visit/event-calendar/, KCA: Kentuckycenter.org/Calendar/Calendar
3) Music: Louisville is also home to a pretty diverse music scene. There are always tons of shows by local artists going on around town, if that's your thing. If not, more mainstream acts come to the KFC Yum! Center year-round. For a listing of upcoming music events: Songkick.com/metro_areas/11887-us-louisville
4) Movies: For those bad-weather days when you want to get out and about but the weather insists on making you limit it to "indoor activities," why not consider a movie? There are several movie theaters around town including: Baxter Avenue Theater, Carmike Stonybrook Theater, Tinseltown, Cinemark St. Matthew's Mall Theater, etc. Most theaters offer stadium-style seating, 3D movies, IMAX, and of course, overpriced concessions. If you find yourself free on a Tuesday, most local theaters offer $5 admission all day and $7.50 other days (with a valid student ID).
5) Sports: What Louisville as a city lacks in professional sports teams, it makes up for with the University of Louisville. U of L leads the way in national sports including men's and women's basketball, baseball, swimming, volleyball, the list goes on… But Louisville is also home to some semi-professional teams, such as the Louisville Riverbats (baseball), the Louisville Lightning (indoor soccer), Kentucky Xtreme (football). It's also important to note horseracing, as we are in Kentucky; Churchill Downs sits just minutes from U of L, is steeped in interesting gambling history, and is always a fun place to watch the ponies! If you can make it for Derby, you might even get the chance to rub elbows with some B-list celebrities.
6) Food/Restaurants: Fine dining may be available in any large city but Louisvillians dine out like it's their job. And there's a reason: Louisville has some amazing restaurants. The restaurant scene in Louisville has gone through a major revamp in recent years, attracting major chains like Hard Rock Cafe, Cheesecake Factory, PF Chang's, et. al., but what makes the city unique are the charming local eateries. Restauranteurs in Louisville face serious competition with each other as they compete for local loyalty. Some great local places to check out (in close proximity to campus): Tom + Chee, Cunningham's on the river, Bob's Burger Boy, Toast on Market. There are plenty more that could easily make the list but these are just a few suggestions to get you started–the best way to find your new favorite dining spot is to get out there and try new places.
7) Parks: Louisville is truly a beautiful city and one of the things that makes it such is the natural landscape. Because of Kentucky's unique flora and fauna, Louisville is home to many scenic parks. Whether you're looking to go for a walk, check out a hiking trail, go biking, have a picnic, or just play a game of adult kickball (no joke, there's a league), there are plenty of park options available. Cherokee Park, located in the heart of the Highlands, spans 389 acres and features hilly hiking trails, bike paths, playgrounds, and plenty of space to just relax and enjoy nature. Several other parks, (Waterfront, Central, Brown, Seneca), offer their own amenities and are equally as picturesque.
If you're looking for something more extreme, you can always check out "Louisville Extreme Park", one of the best skateparks in the country. Located downtown, adjacent to Waterfront Park on the Ohio River, patrons can skateboard, in-line skate, or bike on the various structures (including a 24-foot full-pipe) designed to make you the next YouTube sensation! The park stays open 24-hours and is a fun place to hang out or try out your stuntperson skills.
8) The Louisville Zoo: Home to a variety of exotic wildlife, the Louisville Zoo is something everyone should experience at least once. The plethora of exhibits (some interactive) and easy-to-navigate layout make it a local favorite. From birds and fish to reptiles, mammals, and invertebrates, the Louisville Zoo has something for everyone. Open daily, year-round (except major holidays), it's the best spot to get your fix of cute, cuddly critters (well, they're not all cute and cuddly, but they're still fun to look at). For more information, visit: louisvillezoo.org.
9) Nightlife: Louisville may not be a huge city, but it is a city that likes to party and is quite good at it! If trendy clubs are your thing, you can check out Fourth Street Live!, Garage Bar or St. Charles Exchange, all located in downtown Louisville. If low-key is more your speed, there are a lot of places in the Highlands (The Back Door, Molly Malones, Tap Room, Diamond's Pub), that are all fun, have several pool tables, play good music and are fairly inexpensive. Zanzibar and Granville Inn are U of L student hot-spots if you're looking to drink with the people you share classes with.
10) Shopping: It wouldn't be a good "fun things to do" list without the addition of shopping; fashion has not always been Louisville's strong suit, but that's changed in recent years as the city attracts more and more clothing retailers. There's everything from Macy's, Von Maur, and Nordstrom Rack to JC Penney, Sears, Old Navy and H + M. The major shopping centers to check out: The Paddock Shops, Mall St. Matthew's, Oxmoor Mall, and Jefferson Mall. With such a wide selection, it should be easy to find something to fit your budget.
Louisville is a city rich in culture, history, and its' residents boast a laid-back, carefree attitude. Whether you're new to the city or have lived here for a while, everyone can find something to suit their tastes. It really doesn't take long to discover that Louisville is a pretty cool place to live.


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Estate Jewelry Buying Tips
Estate jewelry is a great gift for anyone who appreciates fine jewelry of the past. Jewelry has always been very popular with many women but estate jewelry ads a sense of uniqueness and personal attachment to a certain piece or style of jewelry. There are a few things that everyone should know before purchasing these rare items. A person must be educated before making a purchase to make sure they get their money's worth and possibly received a nice return on their investment.
Antique or Estate Jewelry?
Experts frequently designate jewelry created prior to 1920 as being antique. Newer pieces that fall into an identifiable era generally get a vintage jewelry designation. Therefore, it is possible for a piece of estate jewelry to also be listed as antique jewelry. That said, quite obviously not all estate jewelry pieces are also antique or even vintage.
The Seller's Reputation
Buying period pieces from a reputable jeweler is a key aspect in finding genuine jewelry and not merely nicely done reproductions. The jeweler's reputation should be based not only on honesty in retail transactions but also on the time that the professional has been in the business. A jeweler with three decades in the field is far more knowledgeable at differentiating a genuine Art Deco piece from an imitation than a newcomer.
Asking Questions
Estate jewelry should be unique. Even so, the seller should have some information on a piece's history. Did the seller purchase it at an antique auction? Did an original owner who is selling a family heirloom bring it in? Is the jewelry a museum piece that the seller took on as a consignment? In short, the more questions the buyer asks, the easier it is to ascertain if an item is real or merely a reproduction. When pieces feature genuine stones, there could be a jewelry certification. It never hurts to ask if one is available.
Bringing a Loupe, Estate Jewelry Is Rarely Shiny
"Patina" is a buzzword that experienced jewelry hunters use when describing the looks of their finds. It refers to the appearance of an item that has experienced decades of use. Estate jewelry should look somewhat worn. There may be scratches and scuff marks. However, it is possible for a genuine item to look almost brand new. Frequently this occurs when a piece has been professionally restored. It is rare that a seller undertakes this process before listing any piece of estate jewelry. If the item that the buyer is considering looks too new, it is time to ask about a possible restoration and the accompanying paperwork describing it.
It never hurts to examine a piece of estate jewelry with a loupe. In addition to scratches and dents, the buyer might find a signature, metal stamp or artisan symbol. Moreover, if the buyer takes the time to learn about period-specific gold content and diamond cuts, it gets easier to identify genuine estate jewelry from knock-offs.
Tags: Antique, Estate Jewelry, Vintage