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Georgia native ERIK TEAGUE's lush costumes have dazzled and delighted theater audiences--and critics--in stagings as varied as The Lion, The Unicorn and Me (Washington National Opera) and The Rocky Horror Show (Actor's Express, GA). More recently, his otherwordly creations for Synetic Theater's interpretation of Kafka's The Trial earned him a 2019 Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Costume Design. Currently, his work is gracing the stage in director Paata Tsikurishvili's cyber-punk production of Richard III at Synetic until June 16. In this week's Take Ten, Teague takes a break from leathers and feathers to discuss the "fusion of beauty and the grotesque" in the show that made him fall in love with theater, embarrassing moments concerning "tortured crotch seams," and the one director he'd have a beer with any time.
1) What was the first show you ever saw, and what impact did it have?
When I was in high school, my chorus class went on a trip to NYC and of course, we got to see a show. My very astute chorus teacher handed me a front row center ticket to The Phantom of the Opera and said, "I know you will enjoy this more than anyone else." He was so right. After that show I knew I wanted to do theatre for my life.
2) What was your first involvement in a theatrical production?
When I was a kid, I performed in terrible little community theatre shows and even though they were some kind of a low rent shadow of a Christopher Guest movie, I still started to love the process. It at the very least struck the spark that would lead me to study theatre in College.
3) What's your favorite play or musical, and why do you like it so much?
My favorite musical is still The Phantom of the Opera. That first Broadway experience made an indelible mark. When I saw it at such a young age, the story, the music and the design gripped me and hasn't let go since. Every time I see it, the late great Maria Bjornsson's sets and costumes still fills me with fascination and awe. The use of negative space, shadow, and essentially 19th century stage techniques to make a sumptuous, enticing, opulent world is still beautiful. The fusion of beauty and the grotesque is really beautiful in that show. It also connected to me as a young outsider, who often felt like some kind of monster dreaming of beauty.
4) What's the worst day job you ever took?
I have been fortunate in my career that I have only ever worked in the industry, but I will say that I was not suited to working a 9-5 in a costume shop. It takes a certain temperament that I do not possess. I clearly admire the folks who do! I need the flexibility of design, even though that fluidity comes with a dose of chaos and a heavy amount of stress.
5) What is your most embarrassing moment in the theatre?
Any time something that I made breaks onstage, I am incredibly embarrassed. For my performer and my costume and my audience. So any time a tortured crotch seam gives up the ghost in the middle of a really athletic show, I am red-faced.
6) What are you enjoying most about working on Richard III at Synetic Theater?
I wanted to work on this show because I am enchanted with projections as storytelling elements and I thought it was a fascinating idea. I also get excited by the concept of taking some of the most famous prose in history and telling the story in a purely visual way without those words. It's a huge challenge, but good to think about things in a different way.
7) Other than your significant other, who's your dream date (living or dead) and why?
If Guillermo de Toro is up for a beer, I will go anywhere, anytime! His interpretations of monsters are always full of so much humanity that it hits the essence of why creatures are amazing metaphors. We would have a lot to talk about.
8) What is your dream role/job?
I do it. I am a steadily employed costume designer! But seriously, I would love to design interactive immersive interpretations of classic horror stories. That would be a really amazing fusion of things that I love.
9) If you could travel back in time, what famous production or performance would you choose to see?
Oh, I would absolutely go on a greatest hits of time travel opera tour to see the first Gounod Faust, the first Offenbach Tales of Hoffmann and the first Wagner Flying Dutchman. This would be an amazing way to see how 19th century practitioners accomplished such lush, spectacle driven pieces with limited technology.
10) What advice would you give to an 8-year-old smitten by theatre / for a graduating MFA student?
I'd say to our 8-year-old friend, don't be afraid to do something that looks like fun. Even if nobody else around you is interested in it, don't worry. You will find your tribe. It may take a while, but you will absolutely find other people who appreciate what you do.
For my MFA graduate friend, Congrats. You survived! If you can return to what you initially loved about what you have spent your life studying, you'll be just fine. In studying an art, we become so close to it that in picking apart every seam and mining it for learning and criticism, we sometimes lose that joy that propelled us to pursue it. Remember why you love it. Hold on to that. Also remember that you are the master of your own destiny, and now in the wild world you can make your own mark instead of adhering to the rules made by others. Don't be afraid. But be cautious.
Also, for young designers, diversify your skill set. Unless you're preternaturally lucky, you won't get a gig with a huge budget or a shop. You will need the skills to craft, drape, stitch and design your show by yourself. So, learn multiple skills. The more you know how to do, the better prepared you will be to create the show you want.
ERIK TEAGUE is a Costume Designer in the DC Metro area. Originally from Cartersville, Georgia, he is happy to call Alexandria VA his home. Some designs of note are La Bohème, The Cunning Little Vixen, The Flying Dutchman, Odyssey, Trouble in Tahiti, and Ariadne in Naxos for the Glimmerglass Festival, Costumes and Puppets for The Lion, The Unicorn, and Me at the Washington National Opera, Sleepy Hollow, Richard III, The Trial, Titus Andronicus, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and The Man in the Iron Mask at Synetic Theater, The Master and Margarita, EQUUS, The Wild Party, and Arabian Nights at Constellation Theatre Co., Mary Poppins at the Olney Theater Center, Cabaret, The Little Mermaid, The Snow Queen and Evita at Serenbe Playhouse, The Wedding Dress and The Last of the Whyos at Spooky Action Theatre Company,1001 Nights: A Love Story About Loving Stories with the Center for Puppetry Arts, Les Liaisons Dangereuse, The Rocky Horror Show and Spring Awakening at Actor's Express, and 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea for the Georgia Aquarium, The Sleepy Hollow Experience at Old Sturbridge Village Living History Site. Upcoming: Blackbeard at Signature Theatre and Hair at Serenbe Playhouse. www.erikteaguedesign.com Instagram: Opergeist


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|Kipona exhibit on City Island
We are taking another break from our archaeological journey by county across Pennsylvania to update our followers on recent and upcoming public outreach activities. We started off our activities over the Labor Day weekend with our exhibit at Harrisburg's Kipona Festival. Our designated spot has been the same area the past few years adjacent to the American Indian Pow-Wow. We brought along the ever popular Native American dugout canoe and some display cases relevant to the City Island excavations of the mid to late 1990's. This local festival has changed over the years since I moved to the area some 20 years ago, and in preparing this blog I decided to see how long the Kipona Festival had been around and just exactly what the origin of the word "Kipona" was and its meaning.
|Riverfront Park, Harrisburg 1916
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Turns out that the Kipona Festival dates back to September 4, 1916! I recall the roar of boats racing through the river on Labor Day Weekends back in the mid-nineteen-nineties, but what I didn't know is that the event originally drew crowds of over 100,000 people and involved elaborate celebrations on the "sparkling water". An account printed in 1921 of the festival describes the carnival as a "night in the Orient." A 1500 foot floating stage with Japanese costumed performers, 500 decorated canoes with streamers, lanterns and balloons, four bands, orchestras and several choruses and the finale was "marked by a blaze of light from bursting rockets and aerial bombs." Wow! That of course was before the Great Depression, multiple recessions and the present bankruptcy of our Commonwealth's Capitol city, Harrisburg.Kipona is reportedly a Native American word for 'sparkling water", although the various references checked didn't confirm the origin or tribal affiliation. Water in the Seneca language is o'neganos, Shawnee...nippee, Delaware...mpi [ni]. Whatever the source, this event is essentially a celebration of the beautiful Susquehanna River and the wonderful resource it provides to residents today, the same as it has for thousands of years.
|Maiden voyage of the dugout canoe down the Susquehanna River
We witnessed the power once again of Mother Nature when a severe thunderstorm struck the island Sunday night and destroyed our EZ-Ups. This unfortunately is the third year in a row that we have suffered from storms traveling through the river valley. Thankfully the storms passed and Monday was another good day for visitors at our display- we counted about 2500 people that we spoke to about archaeology and the
State Museum of Pennsylvania in a course of three days!
|Volunteer Brad Miller (a.k.a.-Santa Claus) was ready to assist with storm damage clean-up.
Thanks to Brad and his wife, Deb!
It is September, so as we have done for the past seven years, the Section of Archaeology at the State Museum began our work at Fort Hunter Mansion and Park in Dauphin County. The purpose of this project is to investigate life in a French and Indian War fort. In addition this is part of our Archaeology Month celebration which is geared towards public involvement in their archaeological heritage. Many volunteers from the community assist us in these excavations and the public is encouraged to come out and visit the excavations.
Since beginning the investigation in 2007, we have uncovered a bake-oven from the period, numerous dietary remains and an assortment of military items. All of these are evidence of the occupation of soldiers at the site, but as of yet, we have not uncovered structural remains of the fort such as the ditch that surrounded it. In March, you may recall from a previous blog, we conducted a very promising backhoe testing program and were able to locate a long trench/road feature in the front yard.
We are anxious to continue testing this area but the Fort Hunter Days program also takes place in the front yard on Sunday September 15 and (understandably) Julia Hair (our favorite site administrator) won't let us dig in this area until after the event
In the mean time we are re-opening the well block next to the icehouse. At the end of last year's investigation, along the north end of this block, a feature associated with mid-18th artifacts was partially uncovered. The area immediately adjacent to the icehouse has consistently produced artifacts associated with the fort and we wanted to continue excavations in this area.
So far, we have mostly been cleaning up the site by removing the vegetation, laying in the grid stakes and screening minor amounts of wall slump. Although we finished digging in the well, we left it open at the end of last season to act as a drain for the rain water. It drained the block reasonably well although three large stone blocks from the sidewalk slid onto the floor. Five of us managed to flip them out of the unit and back to the surface. While cleaning up the slump, we found large quantities of artifacts from the "A" horizon of N95E0. The artifacts included ceramics including redware, mocha ware, white ware and yellow ware, nails, widow glass, and the most interesting find was a candle snuffer. We opened two new 5X5 units directly behind the icehouse.
The discovery of a French gunflint in one of the units reaffirmed that this is a promising area. Two more units will be opened to the west of this area to investigate a possible rock wall foundation. As the 250th anniversary of the French and Indian War comes to a close, we are optimistic that our explorations will reveal more information about life on the frontier during this turbulent time in our history.
|French pistol gunflint
The discovery of a French gunflint in one of the units reaffirmed that this is a promising area. Two more units will be opened to the west of this area to investigate a possible rock wall foundation. As the 250th anniversary of the French and Indian War comes to a close, we are optimistic that our explorations will reveal more information about life on the frontier during this turbulent time in our history.
Weather permitting, meaning no torrential downpours, we will be working weekdays 9:00 - 4:30, until Friday, October 11. Please come out and visit, this is a great opportunity to observe an archaeological investigation and explore your archaeological heritage! If you are interested in scheduling a tour, contact Kurt Carr at 717-783-9926.
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Starting with small saws, I removed the most obvious excess at the outer corners. Then, using a combination of small chisel, knives, and sanding sticks, I got the vertical profile approximately right. The horizontal profile still needs some work.
A trick I used for the first time was to apply several layers of aluminium tape to the finished edges of the neck. This protected them from the sanding stick, and I ended up not doing any damage. The neck is already a bit narrow, so not having to clean up marks or realigning the edges will help maintain dimensions. Even so, this neck will be well suited to a smaller hand.


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Nearly two-thirds (64%) of consumers said they would be unlikely to do business with a company that had experienced a breach where financial information was stolen, according to a global survey by Gemalto. 49% would no longer use a company if personal information had been stolen.
Gemalto, a digital security company, surveyed 5,750 consumers in Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States on customer attitudes about data breaches. Key findings include:
Six in ten people believe security threats increase during the holiday season, and 18% believe they are likely to be a victim of a data breach this time of year.
Confidence in Corporate Data Security
Just one in four consumers believe companies take the protection and security of customer data seriously. Only 38% of the employed respondents feel their employer takes the protection and security of employee data seriously. Most of the respondents (69%) said it is a company's responsibility to protect data–not the customer's.
Past Data Breaches
31% of respondents have already had to deal with a data breach. Respondents were victimized due to visiting fraudulent websites (42%), phishing attacks (40%) or clicking fraudulent web links (37%). Those who have been victims of data breaches are likely to feel more apprehensive about shopping, as 19% believe they may be revictimized within one to three years.
Riskiest Websites
Nearly all (90%) of the respondents think certain apps and websites pose significant security risks. 55% believe social media is the riskiest, and two in five consumers believe adult content and torrent apps/websites are the greatest threat.
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23% of respondents who have been victims of data breaches have either taken, or would consider taking, legal action against a company that exposed their personal information. Nearly half said they would take legal action against a company if their financial information was exposed.


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You're a professional dancer and teacher. Can you give a bit of background to yourself?
I trained in the UK, gaining my dance degree back in 2006. I became a qualified teacher after running workshops in local schools and finding a love for teaching. I then worked in secondary and primary schools within London for two years, teaching dance and drama. I worked as an acting head of department, before moving to Dubai and setting up Kiducation. I now run a wide range of dance and drama classes for children, as well as organising birthday parties and providing hosting services.
Tell us a bit about your other 'day job' too...
I teach afternoon classes based at Studio Fitness, JBR and Yoga OM, Green Community for children. These are arts developmental lessons, ranging from hip hop and ballet to dance mix and gymnastics. The classes are a fun way for children to gain confidence, develop physically and enhance social skills.
What made you make the jump into organising parties?
I have been teaching drama now for a long time so I started acting as a games hostess at parties. To then take it that extra step to organise a complete experience allowed me to give clients a personal feel and implement other fun activities I enjoy running, such as picture frame design and cupcake decorating.
How do you manage to have enough energy to keep up with all the kids and keep them entertained?
Coffee! Only joking. I think it comes down to experience and enjoyment. I love seeing children's energy and enthusiasm when they're having fun during the activities. I think being a teacher helps me a great deal when it comes to successfully running the party games with large numbers of children and making sure they all have a fantastic time and no-one gets left out.
Tell us about the different parties that you offer – which is the most popular so far?
We offer a range of packages, which start from the simplest catering, fun games, decoration, tables, chairs and venue. We also offer ones that can include picture frame design, cupcake decorating, disco dancing, balloon bending and face painting. Plus, we have an area for bouncy castles within our studio setting. The most popular so far definitely has to be our complete package, which includes all the above plus way more, keeping the children busy and thoroughly entertained.
Is there anything particularly unusual about your parties that makes them stand out from the rest, or a service that you're intending to offer?
We offer a personal, energetic feel to all our parties, which comes naturally thanks to my experience as a teacher. I also have a balloon bender who can create complex animals such as penguins and frogs – he's extremely popular with the children. We pride ourselves on offering value for money, with the service being smooth and making the children's experiences our number one priority. Our hosting services are also proving to be popular, working well for parents who simply need a second set of hands or a professional to entertain the kids allowing the parents to relax and enjoy it too.
Can parents come to you with an idea of their own? How can you accommodate them?
Of course! We can cater for all themes or ideas – in fact the more creative the better! We will offer our own artistic input in order to get the best overall result for the special boy or girl. We also offer games where parents can get involved and join in with the fun!
What age groups do you mainly cater to? How long do the parties generally last?
We cater for all age groups ranging from one to eleven. Our parties usually last for two hours, however this can be altered and discussed with the parent should there be a specific requirement.
Kiducation offers a range of party packages, from Dhs1,850 for the basic package to Dhs2,750 for the complete package. Natalie can also arrange bespoke parties. For more information visit their Facebook page, or contact Natalie on 056 728 7192 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Just over a year ago, Kentucky began a statewide Medicaid managed care program under which three private organizations provide health coverage for approximately 560,000 Medicaid patients. Because of a significant budget shortfall in the Medicaid program, the state moved quickly to implement the program through the managed care organizations, known as MCOs.
The program was intended to help the state save money while ensuring patients receive the quality care they need. Kentucky's hospitals, as essential care providers for Kentuckians in every region, have been on the front lines as this new system has been implemented. Our primary interest, of course, is patient care, and we also contribute to the economic well-being of communities throughout the state.
Our concern, however, is that patient health, hospitals and the communities they serve are threatened by a number of serious problems that have emerged in the months since the statewide Medicaid managed care system took effect.
Hospitals' close monitoring of the new system has documented the following significant issues:
• Medicaid patients are being inappropriately denied coverage for emergency care, inpatient psychiatric care and other critical behavioral health services.
• Patients are being referred to outpatient services that do not exist in their areas by out-of-state MCO reviewers who know little about available resources in Kentucky.
• Hospitals are being denied payment for emergency room services as MCOs second-guess physicians and their treatment choices for patients.
• Provider networks are inadequate. Contract cancellations by MCOs with multiple hospitals have left patients in large parts of the state, particularly in Eastern Kentucky, without ready access to such critical services as maternity care, radiation therapy and adult and child psychiatric care. Patients and their families are forced to travel hours from home to receive care.
• MCOs frequently are not paying hospitals on time as required by state law — with payments taking more than a year in some cases — placing a significant financial strain on hospitals and forcing some to lay off employees.
• The state Medicaid Department has taken no significant action to enforce its contracts with MCOs to address these issues, leaving Kentucky Medicaid patients and health providers to fend for themselves.
Kentucky hospitals are not the only source of documentation of these problems. A report by the nationally respected Urban Institute validated many of the same concerns. Among the issues cited in that November 2012 report:
• Changing provider networks.
• Patients having difficulty maintaining continuity of needed prescription medications.
• Administrative difficulties that include authorization delays and claim denials.
• The fact that the state's oversight of Medicaid managed care is "still developing."
Medicaid managed care has the potential to improve services and lower costs, but not if patients are struggling to gain access to needed care and providers are fighting to be paid for the care they have given patients.
Action is needed to address the problems that patients and hospitals are experiencing with Medicaid managed care and to make the system work properly. And with the possibility that Medicaid will be expanded in Kentucky to include an additional 350,000 people, it is critical that these issues be addressed right away to avoid greater problems in the future.
State laws must be strengthened to ensure the Medicaid managed care system works for the benefit of patients, providers and taxpayers.
In addition, although managed care organizations essentially operate like private insurance companies, they are not subject to the same consumer protections that state law applies to private insurers. Strengthening consumer protections for Medicaid patients will ensure the organizations play by the same rules as all insurance companies that serve the public.
Making the managed care system work in the best possible way for Kentucky should be the shared goal of providers, state government and the MCOs themselves. We can achieve this goal by taking the right steps — right away.
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Mr. Warman is chairman of the Kentucky Hospital Association and President/CEO of Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, Ky. Mr. Lovell is chairman-elect of the KHA and CEO of Caldwell Medical Center in Princeton, Ky.


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Ocean Breeze Scented TeaLight Candles
These high quality Ocean Breeze Scented TeaLight Candles are available in Pack of 20 & 40. If you want to instantly create a warm , cosy and relaxing atmosphere. Add a splash of colour and a marvelous scent whether at home or workplace.
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They are perfect for your next special event such as banquets, parties, weddings, Diwali celebrations and anniversaries and great for yoga, meditation or aromatherapy.
These Ocean Breeze Scented TeaLight Candles will complement any decor, whether in a contemporary flat or traditional country home.
With an aluminum candle cup and can be used in lanterns, potpourri burners, food warmers or any standard glass or ceramic holder.
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This is an extremely easy appetiser. All you have to do is toast thin slices of French bread and top with lightly seared tomato wedges.
As I was making a single serving, I toasted the bread in the toaster. As written, it's good but I think some fresh basil and a sprinkle of cheese would make it outstanding. Anyway, thanks, Brenda! - 24 Jun 2007 (Review from Allrecipes USA and Canada)
Add some fresh grated parmesean cheese right before serving...can also add a little diced scallion. - 24 Oct 2006 (Review from Allrecipes USA and Canada)
This definitely was "E-Z" and gives toast and tomatoes a nice Italian twist! This is very easy to adjust to suite your personal tastes. I opted out of the butter and drizzled a little olive oil on the bread. I also added fresh basil and Parmesan cheese. Next time I might use fresh mozzarella and a splash of balsamic vinegar - delish! - 18 Sep 2012 (Review from Allrecipes USA and Canada)


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Faded condo project helps save Kingfish bar
After dodging the wrecking ball and being shuttered since 2008, Oakland's 87-year-old Kingfish Cafe and Pub is being resurrected, thanks to a handful of loyal customers and an economy that made replacing it a bad bet.
Known simply as the 'Fish to regulars, the Claremont Avenue haunt will celebrate its grand reopening starting at noon Saturday. Equal parts sports bar, museum and clubhouse to UC Berkeley alums and others, it started serving beer some time after it opened as a bait shop in 1922.
Best described as a wooden shack given that its chalk graffiti-covered ceilings are 7 feet in some places and 9 in others, the Kingfish's dark walls feature photos of generations of Bay Area sports teams, from the Oakland Oaks to the Cal Bears.
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Its working shuffleboard table, jukebox and dice make it a gem to many and the bar's 75th anniversary drew hundreds of revelers representing all walks of life, from plumbers to professors.
In 2007, the Kingfish was scheduled for demolition when new owners got city approval to build 33 condominiums.
At the time the project seemed a sure thing, with the burgeoning Temescal commercial area around the block and the Rockridge BART station about a mile away. Then the economy went south.
The bar stayed open for a while, but the operator wasn't making much money, lost interest and shut down. A group of regulars never lost hope, however, and some talked about raising the cash to open again.
Several months ago, longtime patron Mike Bowler met Emil Peinert, who'd been a mainstay at the 'Fish since he moved to Oakland in 2005.
They rounded up some investment partners and talked the owners of the property into a 10-year lease.
"We got into this because we think it's a great bar. This isn't our real job, but we believe this is a worthy enterprise," said Peinert, a financial planner from the Boston area.
Bowler, a high school athletic director also from Massachusetts, said he found the Kingfish in a travel guidebook shortly after moving to town in 1982.
"I was looking for a place to get draft beer and clam chowder. I came in here and met this cast of characters," Bowler said.
The reopening has not been as simple as unlocking the door and tapping a keg.
The city health department required refinished floors and new drains behind the bar, wall panels and general cleaning (kernels from 2008 sat in the popcorn maker).
Peinert said the work, which started only about five months ago, has been expedited by weekend work crews of 30 to 40 volunteers. Bowlers' two adult kids repainted the front sign, restoring its dated charm.
While the place got some sprucing and will now serve liquor, but not food, it's the same old 'Fish. There are no plans to replace the tattered barstools, worn tables or chairs. A basic chalkboard lists the beers on tap and in bottles.
"Everyone likes the bar the way it was, so that's the plan - to keep things as much the same as possible," Peinert said.
Of course, the question remains whether the watering hole can make any money.
James Reed, who lives up the street and frequented the bar for 24 years before it closed, said the blossoming retail and restaurant activity in Temescal should help. Success may depend on reclaiming customers who have moved to other local bars and luring softball teams, fantasy sports fans and other groups back into the fold.
"I'm happy it's coming back and I want it to be there forever," Reed said. "The diehards will return and I wish them all the luck in the world. It will be interesting to see what happens."
Bowler and Peinert's lease allows the owners to buy them out at any time. They plan to stay open as long as they can.
"We'll be here until they knock this place down," Bowler said. "That's the only way we're going to close."


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Reem's: Nourishing the People's Movement
There's no doubt that businesses have a role and responsibility in helping to create a more just world that centers economic equity. Reem Assil, founder of Reem's, gets this. Her bakery is helping to fuel the People's movement with more than just her award-winning Arab street food. By providing community benefits, living wage jobs with career paths, and support to local businesses and farms, her business model leads with economic justice principles, helping to create a thriving community.
Reem's is the 2019 recipient of the Local Business Townie Award. Enjoy their award-winning food in community with us as we celebrate at the Oakland Progressives Party + Townie Awards on June 20.
Reem combined her background in labor and community organizing with her passion for the flavors of Arab street-corner bakeries and the vibrant communities where they're located. Growing up in a Palestinian-Syrian household, Reem was surrounded by the aromas and tastes of food from the homeland and the connections they evoked of her heritage, family, and community. In 2010, Reem went on a soul-searching trip across Lebanon and Syria and – inspired by the sanctuary of street corner bakeries – brought her take on Arab street food back to Oakland.
Before dedicating herself to a culinary career, Reem worked as an organizer at SEIU 1877 and East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy (EBASE). Reem spent more than a decade training organizers and leaders at the Arab Organizing and Resource Center (AROC), School of Unity and Liberation (SOUL), DataCenter, and Center for Third World Organizing (CTWO).
Reem's offers the warmth of Arab hospitality to nourish our community. The bakery has survived attacks over a mural celebrating Rasmea Odeh, who fought for the liberation of Palestine, and has gone on to host many community events from cultural film nights to fundraisers.
We are by far not the first to recognize the treasure that Reem's is to our community, though other honors have focused primarily on the amazing talents of the chef. Honors that chef Reem Assil has received include San Francisco Magazine and Thrillest 2018 Chef of the Year, San Francisco Chronicle 2017 Rising Star Chef, and a 2018 and 2019 James Beard Semi-Finalist for Best Chef: West.


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Kendirita Tours and Travel is dedicated to helping companies of all sizes, government institutions, non-governmental organizations, learning institutions, religious institutions and many more streamline their travel programs and provide excellent service and assistance as we offer affordable travel solutions.
We want to be part of your journey of preparing for your trip from beginning to the very end. At Kendirita Tours and Travel we will walk with you and make sure your trip is comfortable and memorable. This how we do it.


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Livestock Clubs
The UK Block and Bridle Club provides students interested in various aspects of the livestock industry with an opportunity to enhance their leadership skills. Members may participate in activities such as the Little North American, community service projects, National Convention, fundraising events and social opportunities.
Faculty Advisors: Dr. Don Ely, Dr. Debra Aaron
The UK Dairy Club has fun and exciting activities which allow its members to interact with the cows and people of the dairy industry. This could be traveling abroad to compare their industries or by inviting middle school students to learn about the cow and how milk is produced. From attending Regional/National ADSA and State Fair, every Dairy Club event is an adventure
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Joao Costa


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So you want to know how conquests work? The latest episode of The Academy has got you covered! Created by SWTORISTA on request of the viewers, we have Episode 12: How Do Conquests Work? If you're new to the game or have a friend or family member who has just started playing, this is an invaluable tool to helping you understand all the ins and outs of SWTOR. As we have already said before when covering these episodes of The Academy, they're great for new players but even existing players who know this info can find them entertaining. They're really well done and entertaining. They might also provide you with a refresher if it's been awhile since you were a new player.
Even if you don't personally find them helpful, you need to know these videos exist. You can share them to other new players or just help support Swtorista as she is making the SWTOR community a better place overall with the hard work and effort that goes into each and every video in the series. So thank you, Swtorista and keep up the good work!
"How do conquests work? How can I get conquest points for my guild? What do I get for completing my personal conquest goal? How do strongholds work with conquest?"
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As always, this is another useful episode of The Academy, a series focused on the basics of Star Wars The Old Republic. Stay tuned for the next episode on "How to Level Up Fast".
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AWN has compiled a roster of noteworthy stop-motion companies from around the world.
Companies A-D | Companies E-P | Companies Q-Z
Aardman Animations
Gas Ferry Road Bristol BS1 6UN England 44 (0)117 984 8485 (phone) 44 (0)117 984 8486 (fax) http://www.aardman.com Company Description: Since 1972, Aardman Animations has consistantly been producing some of the most recognizable, award winning stop-motion animation in the world. In addition to ground breaking music videos, such as Peter Gabriel's "Sledgehammer", Aardman has worked on a substantial body of commerical work for companies such as Chevron, Cadbury's and Kellogs. In addition to company founders Peter Lord and David Sproxton, Aardman is staffed by a talented slate of animators lead by Academy Award winning Nick Park, whose characters Wallace and Gromit have starred in three short films. Wallace and Gromit will also be starring in Aardman's latest feature 'Chicken Run', co-directed / co-written by Nick Park and Peter Lord, slated for release in the Summer of 2000. AMPnyc 250 Fifth Avenue, Suite 400 New York, NY 10001 (212) 213-3821 (phone) (212) 213-3869 (fax) firstname.lastname@example.com http://www.AMPnyc.com Contact: Patricia Claire, ART.FX (212) 255-2252 AMPnyc West 145 S. Bedford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (310) 550-5826 (phone) (310) 550-5827 (fax) email@example.com http://www.AMPnyc.com Contact: Patricia Claire, ART.FX (212) 255-2252 Company Description: AMPnyc prides itself in producing comedy-driven character animation for both original productions and commercial work. AMPnyc specializes in traditional 2D character animation and Stop-motion animation. Some of AMPnyc's recent clients include: MTV/Viacom, Wieden & Kennedy, ABC Television, Sunbow Entertainment, and Primestar Satellite Television.
Animation NYC
44 W 24 ST New York, NY 10010 USA (212) 229-9449 (phone) (212) 229-0237 (fax) AnimateNYC@aol http://www.animationnyc.com Contact: Carlo Spicola Company Description: Animation NYC is a script-to-screen creative services company. Originally created to produce cost-effective stop-motion and clay animation using digital capture technology, the company has provided stop-motion animation and consulting for Sesame Street, Calvin Klein and MTV Animation. Animation NYC combines illustration, computer graphics, and stop-motion clay animation to provide content for television, CD-ROM and the Web. Animation NYC has also developed original programming using stop-motion, including "Delbert & Geeko," about a boy and his lizard, "Sylphid," a woodland fairy who champions for the environment, and "Grandpa & Santa," about an old skeptic who stumbles upon St. Nick. The company employs a dozen multimedia artists including 3D modelers, graphic designers and professional illustrators from across the country.
Artemia Films
1198 Providencia Santiago Chile 56 2 209 7429 (phone) 56 2 343 06067 (fax) Contact: Vivienne Barry email@example.com . Company Description: Artemia is one of Chile's only stop-motion studios. Currently, they are shooting a 7 minute short film "Devorame otra vez", or "Eat me once again" the first part of a four part series titled "La Salsa." They also produce stop-motion commercials. bolexbrothers 3 Brunel Lock Development Smeaton Road Cumberland Basin Bristol BS1 6SE England 44 (0)117 985 8000 (phone) 44 (0)117 985 8899 Bowes Productions Inc. 4776 Buxton St. Burnaby, Vancouver B.C. V5H 1J3 Canada (604) 871-0338 (phone) (604) 433-0340 (fax) Company Description: Bowes Productions Inc. located on Canada's West Coast, celebrates its 10th year anniversary in Vancouver British Columbia. Created to specialize in Clay Animation, the studio has expanded to cover a wide variety of stop-motion techniques, using mediums such as clay, rubber foam latex, silicones, foam core, sand, nuts, bolts, and an endless amount of found objects. Bowes Productions is one of the fastest growing and innovated stop-motion animation studios in Western Canada, producing commercials, television productions, children's programming, station IDs, short films, music videos and various other specialized projects. Clients include: Mc Donalds, Milton Bradley, General Mills, Mattel, CBC Canada, YTV Canada, and Fuji Television Corporation Japan. Chiodo Brothers Prods., Inc. 110 W. Providencia Ave. Burbank, CA 91502 (818) 842-5656 (phone) http://www.ninjaturtles.com/Chiodo.htm Company Description: Chiodo Brothers Prod., Inc. is one of the foremost independent production companies with special effects expertise in stop-motion animation, live action puppetry, make-up effects, miniatures, mechanical props and computer animation. The three brothers are the wizards behind The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles "Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation" television show. They fabricated the new turtles and all the villains using computer controlled animatronics. They have worked on a variety of high profile projects, including the Power Rangers feature film and the ground-breaking nine screen, 360 degree film "Dinosaur Adventure", a centerpiece of Iwerks Entertainment's Cinetropolis theme park. Curious Pictures New York 440 Lafayette Street 6th Floor New York, NY 10003 (212) 674-1400 (phone) (212) 674-0081 (fax) Curious Pictures San Francisco 1360 Mission Street Suite 201 San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 437.1400 (phone) (415) 437.1408 (fax) http://www.curiouspix.com firstname.lastname@example.com Company Description: Curious Pictures is an international design and television production company producing comedy, graphically inspired live-action, special effects, graphics and animation of all types. The Curious staff of directors, designers, artists and animators produces TV commercials, on-air graphics/titles and television programming. The 20,000 square foot facility in lower Manhattan contains a cel and a computer animation department, a shooting stage with two motion control camera systems, a prop and model shop and digital editing rooms.
Danger Productions
305 San Anselmo Ave. Suite 203 San Anselmo, CA 94960 (415) 256-8850 (phone)Elm Road Productions Unit 1, Elm Road Horfield, Bristol BS7 8RJ England 44 (0)117 923 2324 (phone) 44 (0)117 923 2325 (fax) Famous Flying Films Ltd. Unit 122 31 Clerkenwell Close London EC1R 0AT England 44 (0)171 608 1977 (phone) 44 (0)171 608 1973 (fax) Flying Gherkin International 303/267-71 Cleveland Street Strawberry Hills, NSW 2012 Australia Postal address: PO BOX 720 Darlinghurst, NSW 1300 Australia 61 29 699 6299 (phone) 61 29 699 6286 (fax) firstname.lastname@example.com Contact: Nick Donkin Company Description: Flying Gherkin International has inhabitated a variety of dusty roach-infested inner-city warehouses around Sydney since 1993. The house specialty is tradional dimensional stop-motion puppet animation. It kicked off with "The Junky's Christmas", a half hour cable special written and narrated by William S Burroughs. FGI produces commercials (1997 saw the creation of "Doppleganger", a 5 min cinema ad for Reebok), music videos (Alice in Chains) and short films, mostly too challenging and controversial for commercial or theatrical release. JA Film Vestergade 13A 1. sal 8800 Viborg. Denmark 45 40 34 79 29 (phone) firstname.lastname@example.com http://www.jafilm.dk Contact: Jesper Fleng firstname.lastname@example.com Company Description: JA Film specializes in character animation with clay and puppets. The company primarily does television commercials and humerous gags. However, JA Film has also worked on many short films and pixelation as well. John Wright Modelmaking Workshop 1 Bristol Craft & Design Centre 6 Leonard Lane Bristol BS1 1EA England 44 (0)117 927 2854 (phone) 44 (0)117 929 7890 (fax)
Krell Wonders
7746 Clybourn Ave. Burbank, CA 91352 (818) 768-7260 (phone) (818) 768-7520 (fax) firstname.lastname@example.com Contact: Ken Walker Company Description: Krell Wonders, located in the heart of Burbank, California, specializes in animatronic special effects for film and TV, as well as the design and creation of custom-made stop-motion animation armatures. Since 1985, the company has been making full and partial armatures for many well-known characters in both films and TV commercials--including the Pillsbury Doughboy before he went digital! Zero ball drift and smooth, jerk-free movement are the hallmarks of Krell Wonders!= armatures--that's why professional and amateur animators on both coasts rave about their quality. The company engineers armatures from stainless steel and aircraft aluminum, for strength and durability, and with great attention to detail. They're reusable and practically maintenance-free. All of their work is done in-house, to guarantee the high quality they're known for. Parkville Productions England 44 (0)122 225 0620 (phone) http://www.parkville.co.uk firstname.lastname@example.com Company Description: Aside from doing stop-motion animation on their own productions, Parkville Productions provides production services for a variety of clients. The company utilizes 4 broadcast video cameras linked to 4 perception camera systems. The studio runs its own motion control rigs and makes its own puppet armatures. They have an inhouse Avid Online System, plus 35mm and 16mm animation cameras with up to 20 seconds per frame exposures for greater depth of field or special visual effects.
P.O. Box 1658 Collingwood Vic 3066 Australia 61 3 9416 0652 (phone) 61 3 9416 0346 (fax) firstname.lastname@example.com Contact: David Williams Company Description: SOULBOX is a new company affiliated with Kanga Manga Studios, Australia's first fully digital stop-motion animation production facility. SOULBOX aims to provide hand-made animation for producers working in the digital realm (web-page/CD-rom/interactives). The company believes that low-budget producers in this field can benefit from the experience and artistry provided by traditional animators, and from the unique textures created by actual objects. SOULBOX is able to produce images and characters that stand apart from their more common software-generated counterparts. Summer Kitchen Studio (610) 286-7818 (phone) email@example.com http://www.netreach.net/~summerkitchen/ Contact: Lynn Tomlinson Company Description: Summer Kitchen Studio is an animation production company specializing in unusual hand-rendered techniques including clay-on-glass, a technique that has the quality of molten stained glass, or an animated fingerpainting; stop-motion; cut-outs; xerography; and an array of other styles. The studio's award-winning work has been featured in many festivals and on television worldwide. Director Lynn Tomlinson has just been commissioned by ITVS (the Independent Television Service) to create five new animated interstitial spots for kids to be broadcast nationally on PBS children's programming. These spots make language fun for 9-12 year olds. Tomlinson's five previous Kids Spots for ITVS are currently airing nationally on Public Television. The Puppet Factory No. 1 Constitution Hill Clifton, Bristor BS8 1DG England 44 (0)117 934 9466 (phone) 44 (0)117 934 9477 (fax)
Tom Brierton Animation
Brierton Productions (773) 548-4744 (phone) email@example.com http://members.aol.com/stopmotion/webpage.htm Company Description: Brierton Productions, an independent film and visual effects design company, offers to production and/or advertising companies services in visual effects character animation (stop-motion and computer), as well as storyboard/character design (armature machining and puppet fabrication), miniature set construction, lighting and cinematography, and music composition (both MIDI electronic and standard orchestral arranging). Triggerfish Animation 401 Sir Lowry Studios 95 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town 8001 South Africa 27 (21) 461 3879 (phone) 27 (21) 461 3879 (fax) http://triggerfish.co.za Contact: Emma Kaye, Producer firstname.lastname@example.com Company Description: Triggerfish Animation produces traditional stop-frame or stop-motion animation. The company shoots on 35mm negative using the Mitchell S35R which is noted for its accurate registration. The entire process is hand-made by a few artists and animators as opposed to computer aided animation or other techniques in which many people make up a large production workforce. Although the production process is slower, the resulting visual has a unique quality that captivates and enchants its audience. Triggerfish Aniamtion specialize in plasticine animation (claymation) - a unique and highly sought-after form of animation. Some of their more well known characters include the Snappi family - South Africa's first claymated black family who teach safety in the home. The company is based in Cape Town, and with the convenience of the Internet, good local facilities and a fairly weak currency, is enjoying international interest in their animation. Will Vinton Studios 1400 NW 22nd Avenue Portland, Oregon 97210 (503) 225-1130 (phone) (503) 226-3746 (fax) firstname.lastname@example.com Publicist: Serling & Associates firstname.lastname@example.com (503) 697-0649 Company Description: Based in Portland, Oregon, Will Vinton Studios (WVS) is widely recognized as one of the foremost practitioners of dimensional character animation in the world. Their highly imaginative characters and innovative work in network television series and specials, motion pictures, commercials and music videos, have garnered international acclaim, as well as every major entertainment and advertising industry award. Will Vinton Studio's long-standing business of creating unique dimensional character animation is generating substantial growth and opening new business opportunities including original programming. It has evolved into one of the largest independent studios, employing a talented staff of over 250 individuals specializing in a wide variety of dimensional animation techniques. Will Vinton Studios boasts a talented diverse staff of directors and creative talent whose awards including an Oscar, five Academy Award nominations, six Emmys and numerous Clios. The studio's two-time Emmy and Clio award-winning Mark Gustafson is one of the most sought after commercial directors in the country. In addition to an incredible legacy of high profile work, the studio has recently formed a partnership with Imagine Entertainment, Eddie Murphy and Touchstone Television for the first-ever prime time stop-motion television series titled "The PJs", a new half-hour comedy for FOX which takes a satirical look at life in a big city housing project.
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The little stars
That shine so bright
Are Angels come
To say Goodnight:
Sleep Tight,
Sweetest Dreams we'll send
To you Tonight."
So, if you peek
Outside and spy
A wee star twinkling
In the sky;
It may,
It might,
Be an Angel
Come to say Goodnight.
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When I grew up, there was absolutely no clapping in church, but I've "come a long way, baby." Now I enjoy music that gets feet tapping. In fact, the church I attend, gets "into it." How about you? Do you clap to the beat?
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text: Clementine McVeigh was in a teal blue dress at the red carpet of Brownlow Medal 2015, held at Crown Palladium on September 28, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. Clementine McVeigh looked gorgeous wearing this jade hued formal evening prom gown, which featuring mermaid/trumpet silhouette, sleeveless v-neck and a sweep train. Clementine McVeigh teal blue v-neck mermaid dress at Brownlow Medal 2015 for 179.99, find Clementine McVeigh dresses and Brownlow Medal red carpet dresses for sale under 200 at LizandLiz.com


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I never thought I'd be in this position. Fourteen years in, and I continue to have chronic breast cancer. I'm much better now and stronger than I was when my journey first began, yet I still see my oncologist for a maintenance dose of a targeted chemotherapy every three weeks.
I've built my new life around my breast cancer to keep moving forward. One of the best things I've learned is to never look back at what might have been. I try to live in the moment and I know that I can only control certain aspects of the future.
In addition to my maintenance chemo, I spend a lot of my week taking care of myself and doing what I can to improve my health and prevent another recurrence. I eat a healthy diet, exercise almost every day, get enough sleep, and try to live mindfully and as stress-free as I can manage, given the nature of my medical history. Read more… "How I help myself reduce the risk of another recurrence"


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Half Chaps
Half chaps usually are made of leather, and have a zipper or hook and loop closure on the outside. They provide grip for the rider, and protection from sweat and the stirrup leather. They are commonly used over the paddock boots of English-style riders in place of tall boots.
Half chaps are worn on a rider's lower leg to provide a level of support and protection. They help to prevent rubbing and chafing caused by stirrup leathers and riding pant legs that could otherwise twist, wrinkle, rub or rise up. When paired with paddock boots, half chaps offer the functionality of tall boots.
Horseland is one of Australia's leading supplier of Horse Riding Half Chaps, Riding Half Chaps
At Horseland we have different horse chap suitable for Men, woman and children.
There are different brands to: Ariat, Dublin, Saxon.
Saxon Syntovia Half ChapsQuality grained PU which looks like leather. Full length stretch panel. YKK back zipper with snap closure. Designed with additional stretch around the ankle for perfect fit...From $49.99Buy now Add to Wishlist Add to Compare
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- Durable machine washable synthetic suede
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Dublin Meridian GaitersSoft Full Grain Gaiter suitable for competition. Leather lined for close contact while riding and good breathability. Dublin branded YKK heavy duty zipper for strength and reliability. Zip opens and closes from the top for ease of access. Leather stretch panels for the perfect fit. Dublin branded press stud....$179.99Buy now Add to Wishlist Add to Compare
Dublin Elite Leather Half ChapsSoft full grain leather and suede chap. Elastic calf to ensure perfect fit. YKK zip for strength and reliability. Dublin branded press studs and rubberised branded tab. Breathable lining to wick away moisture...$129.99Buy now Add to Wishlist Add to Compare


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1. Re: Issue with Calculated Fieldpooja.gandhi Aug 3, 2015 12:21 PM (in response to kushwant singh)
It seems like the fomula was throwing off your calculation. If you change the calculation to:
if ([% Adherence])>0.95 then "Outstanding"
elseif ([% Adherence])>=0.93 and ([% Adherence])<0.95 then "Excellent"
elseif ([% Adherence])>=0.9 and ([% Adherence])<0.93 then "Successful"
elseif ([% Adherence])>=0.86 and ([% Adherence])<0.9 then "Partially Successful"
else "Unsuccessful"
this gets rid of the nested IF/THEN calc you previously had which is not really needed.
If you then place manager on rows, the new formula I provded above on columns and right click and drop CSR name on text mark on the marks type (select CNT in the pop up) should get you what you want. See sheet 7 in the attached 8.3 version WB.
QUERY CALCULATIONS - PG.twbx 137.6 KB
2. Re: Issue with Calculated Fieldkushwant singh Aug 3, 2015 12:51 PM (in response to pooja.gandhi)
Hi Pooja,
Thanks for your reply.
What you have shown in the above snapshot is the count of every record and what I need is the overall performance of the CSR.
Suppose a CSR has 30 records and his/her overall Adherence % (avg) is more than 95% then he/she should be Outstanding.
That was the reason I had taken AVG([% Adherence]) in the formula.
Currently what your table is showing the performance for every record and not at aggregated level.
I want to see on an average how many CSRs are under those brackets for respective Managers.
3. Re: Issue with Calculated Fieldpooja.gandhi Aug 3, 2015 1:28 PM (in response to kushwant singh)
Ok, I get it. This would become increasingly easier with access to tableau 9.0. Do you have access to Tableau 9.0?
4. Re: Issue with Calculated Fieldkushwant singh Aug 3, 2015 1:32 PM (in response to pooja.gandhi)
I am using Tableau Version 8.3.


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There are times I would like to secede from the flock called Christian. Perhaps I could be known as a Jesusian, or a Yeshudist. It could be a genetic thing,
I do come from a long line of protestants, the people who have 1st Welsh Baptist, 2nd Welsh Baptist and Plain Old Baptist churches on corners of the same street, attended by relatives, some of whom still speak to each other. It could also be shame that motivates my desire for distance.
There is a segment of the church that shares all of my main theology. They and I could say the same creeds, read many of the same books, admire the same martyrs, sing the same hymns and serve the same Lord. You would think that these brothers and sisters and I would share the same 'world view' having very little variation in opinion or behavior. You would think. I do not mean the Phelps contingent, or snake dancers, or the Toronto blessing gang, they get written off as the crazy cousins with unfortunate tendencies that everybody hopes miss the reunion. I am talking about people who are just wrong, way wrong, and claim the rightness of God.
The spotlight falls today on that group of the righteous that hate Alcoholics Anonymous. They are not just critical, all groups and individuals could use some criticism, and AA is certainly not above criticism, these people are haters. I really never thought anyone could hate AA. Any group dedicated to getting people sober must have some redeeming qualities, but not to this group of Critictians, [my new word, they are a lot like Christians on the outside, but filled with a hollowness where the love is supposed to go] who go so far as to declare that a demon dictated the twelve steps.
There is a great way to reach out to a newly sober seeker! Tell her that the group that taught her a way to stay sober, and upon which she is leaning for support was started by the devil. I won't put up a link to such nonsense, but a quick google will get you to all kind of sights like that. Do they have a picture, or a recording of said demon at work? No. They have inferred this because A A does not preach the Gospel in a way that they approve . It does not matter that A A does not preach the Gospel at all, the fact is that A A mentions God, and these people have the copy-write on all that is godly.
It would do my heart good to see these people apply the same standards in all of the different facets of their lives. If they were off the coast on a cruise in a storm, floundering, and the Coast Guard shows up to help they should say,"Away with you,you are not a Christian organization , God will save us!" It should not matter to them that the Coast Guard is not designed to preach the Gospel but to save lives, or even that some Coast Guard personnel are certainly good Christians, no, a blanket condemnation is in order.
If, God forbid, their home was to catch fire, do not send the fire department. Some of the firefighters are agnostic, [few], there may be an atheist with them, but almost certainly some will have a St. Florian medal, as they are good Catholics. "Away , go away let it burn, you pray to a saint, not to God through Jesus, leave you follower of the whore of Babylon!" It should not matter that the fire department exists to save lives and protect property, not spread the gospel, or that some of the members are fine Christians, they should be condemned!
Alcoholics Anonymous is not a Christian organization. It was not designed to spread the Gospel, it was designed to spread sobriety. It is in the same category as the Coast Guard or the Fire Department, a life saving service comprised of good, dedicated people of purpose. If I am in danger on the water or in a fire I will accept help from a Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim or Jane. I will them thank Jesus for their help and pray for their soul.
I wonder if the Critictians are willing to get up at 3 am. and go to a bar to get someone who has fallen, bring them home, watch them puke and love them the next day. It is easier to call the drunk a sinner and move away. It is no wonder why there are so few Baptists with overt drinking problems, we throw them out. A A provides a useful service, 24/7 world wide. Many in my church go to meetings. They know A A is not perfect, but then again neither is my church.
Thank God I am not an alcoholic! How horrible it must be to be compelled to drink, knowing full well the pain it will cause to self and loved ones! I am also not a T-totaler either, although I honestly can't remember the last time I had a drink. I don't drink because it just doesn't fit into my life often, not because of moral conviction. I may have a beer this summer, but I thank God that many in my church will not, because one drink opens a floodgate for the alchoholic.
I am working on a guide to assist Pastors and Lay Leaders to work with people in recovery in AA. These people need a Savior! Telling them the life raft they cling to was made by Satan is not part of the program. Critictians make it impossible to bear witness to the Gospel of Christ by their very nature of condemnation. Please let me know your thoughts on AA, your concerns, your experiences.
John 3:17 "For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him."
Are we here to condemn? Or to spread the news of His Salvation!


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Renault sniffs around Chrysler
The Renault company is ticking along at the moment. It has been very successful in Formula 1 in recent years, although last year was very disappointing. The company has a strong and successful alliance with Nissan, which constrasts markedly with what happened with DaimlerChrysler. A year ago Renault-Nissan tried to engineer an ambitious three-way alliance with General Motors in order to gain a strong presence in the US market and to build a competitor to match Toyota. This failed but Renault-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn said he would continue to look for a US partner.
An agreement between Nissan and Chrysler for the US company to sell rebadged Nissan models in Latin America has set tongues wagging in automotive circles. Chrysler is emerging from its failed merger with Daimler-Benz and is now controlled by the venture capital company Cerberus Capital Management. While the Nissan-Chrysler deal is a long way from being a full-scale alliance with Nissan and Renault it does create the potential for such an arrangement.
Chrysler remains in essence a regional car company with a strong dependence on the US market. It cannot therefore compete with the low costs achieved by firms such as Toyota, GM and Ford that can develop models examples of which can be sold millions of times across the globe. It is also burdened by high pension and health costs and has a declining market share. It thus needs to have production outside the United States, more international markets and in a world of rising fuel costs a good fuel-efficient small car. Nissan is very good at small cars.
Venture capital firms are involved in the automotive business to make money and so it is fair to say that Cerberus will sell its shares in Chrysler - which cost $7.4bn - if there is a deal that makes sense. A smaller shareholding in a truly global alliance might be just the thing.
This is of interest in F1 circles only because such an alliance would inevtably lead to reassessments of the alliances involvements in motorsport. F1 is an obvious place for a global player to be if they have the products to live up to the F1 image.


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The second volume of Heart of a Dragon, covering the awards made since 1914, is scheduled for publication in 2008. It will cover forty-two recipients of the Victoria Cross who were born in Wales, died in Wales, were of Welsh parentage or gained the VC while serving with a Welsh regiment. In addition, some details will be provided on other VCs with loose associations with Wales.
This is the eagerly anticipated second volume produced by writer/publisher Alister Williams. The net has been cast wide to include VC recipients who were born in Wales, born elsewhere but of Welsh parentage, died in Wales or who gained the award whilst serving with a regiment which is today regarded as serving Wales. As with Volume 1, each entry is divided into two sections. The first deals with the basic biographical details and VC citation. The second section provides a more detailed account of the recipients life including his VC exploit. This makes for a reader-friendly format. Many of the accounts are ten or more pages in length and filled with great detail and interest.
One of the great delights of this excellent book is the large number of previously unpublished photographs which have come from the families of VCs. Also, there are many modern-day images of battle sites which compare with the WW1 views. It was a pleasant surprise to come upon VCs such as Ian Liddell of the Coldstream Guards, a fascinating subject and an outstanding citation. Other notable VCs are Stephen Beattie of St Nazaire fame, David Lord, RAF Transport Commands only VC and H. Jones, the controversial Falklands hero. This volume is published on 1 November and I really cannot recommend it highly enough. For its breadth of content and high quality, this book is a snip at £35.
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