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When Greg Newman was in high school, he dreamed of being on the Broadway stage. Now as a theater arts teacher at Heritage High School in Perris, he encourages and develops those dreams for thousands of young people.
Newman has been selected as April's Artist of the Month by Arts Council Menifee's board of trustees.
Newman said his connection with the local Arts Council has allowed his school's performing arts events to be more publicized in the community and he has seen a solid core of support since connecting with organization.
Preparing his students for the upcoming musical comedy, "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" he tirelessly teaches and rehearses each day of the week.
Newman has worked at Heritage since it opened in 2006, having taught at Menifee's Paloma Valley High School for 12 years prior to that. He appreciates the excellent theater facility offered at the new school, which includes a 500-seat main stage theater with fly wings and a 270-seat black box theater with "great acoustics."
Heritage offered him a chance to develop a theater department with a scene shop and other aspects of putting on a show that were not available for him to teach at the other school.
May's musical production is a parody of big business and has about 30 cast members.
"It's very tongue in cheek and clever," said Newman, of Riverside. "You don't do some shows because of the talent mix. Most musicals have one male and one female lead and possibly a second lead. This show has four guys and four girls with solo songs."
He said auditions in February led to the choices for the leads in "How to Succeed" and he was happy that a strong cast features students from all four grade levels.
"As a teacher you try to build on (students') strengths and add things to their tool box," said Newman, 60.
Raised in Ohio, Newman was always interested in the performing arts.
"My mom loved Hollywood and all things theatrical. She loved to watch movies," he said. "My dad was into athletics so I tried football but gravitated to multiple vocal music groups and eventually became mesmerized by theater."
Seeing Joel Grey on stage during a Kenley Players summer stock production in Ohio was a turning point for Newman.
"It was an electric moment," he said. "I loved movies but realized this is where magic happens."
After high school, Newman enrolled at Brigham Young University because Tad Danielewski, who started the Professional Actors Workshop in New York City, worked at the Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts from 1975 to 1989. He knew he would get a life-changing education and although he was one of the few non-Mormons at the school, enjoyed the time he spent there focusing on theater.
After college he made his way to the bright lights of New York City working the graveyard shift at hotels so he was free to attend theater auditions during the day. He started touring with a repertoire theater until he returned to Ohio. After his mom passed away he made his way to California and was given an opportunity to teach to others what he had come to love: theater.
"We appreciate the good partnership with our high school theater programs," said Linda Denver, Chair of Arts Council Menifee's Theater Division. "It's a joy to see the students' enthusiasm for theater arts at Heritage High School."
"How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on May 13, 14, 20 and 21. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and senior citizens. Heritage High School is at 26001 Briggs Road in Menifee.
For more information, please visit www.artscouncilmenifee.org or call 951-290-2781.


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The Kingpin Joins the Ring of Honor Game Roster!Ring of Honor
The first man to be announced for the Ring of Honor Death Before Dishonor game pack is perhaps the biggest man to be part of the Ring of Honor roster, "The Kingpin" Brian Milonas. Standing 6′ 4″ and weighing in close to 400 lbs. Milonas is an intimidating sight, but what may be more impressive is the unexpected agility and explosiveness he demonstrates in the ring.
Milonas is an over 15 year veteran of the New England independent scene. He got his big opportunity to enter Ring of Honor as part of the 2017 Top Prospect tournament, where he made it to the semifinals. Later in the year he had a match with the Beer City Bruiser and impressed him enough to form a tag team partnership. Any tag team set to go up against these two are certainly in for a rough night!
The Ring of Honor Death Before Dishonor game pack will be available this December along with the other Filsinger Games holiday releases from Legends of Wrestling and Champions of the Galaxy. Preorder begins on Black Friday November 23rd.

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text: World Suicide Prevention Day and R U OK? DAY gcapgriffith Uncategorized September 8, 2015September 8, 2015 0 Comment World Suicide Prevention Day 2015 is Thursday 10 September. It is also R U OK? Day in Australia. In 2015, the international theme of World Suicide Prevention Day is Preventing Suicide: Reaching Out and Saving Lives.' It is speaking up to reduce the stigma around talking about suicide prevention safely. It is about standing up to make a positive impact on our mental health and well-being. It is about being self informed and aware of support and services available to all those touched by suicide and those building a resilient community to prevent suicide. GCAP and the Student Guild are aware that all of you face many stresses throughout your time at University. It's important that we all support each other. In an effort to show we care, we encourage all students and staff to stop into the Gold Coast campus Coffee Bug or Providore University to grab 2 for 1 coffees and ask "are you ok"? (valid only Thursday 10 September 2015) Some ideas of how to strike up the conversation are here – https://ruok.org.au/how-to-ask We are working with MYMINDGC on the #stopstigma campaign – to get us all talking about mental illness (or mental health more generally) with the aim of squashing the stigma that surrounds it. They have kindly donated a gift voucher for the most creative pledge photo uploaded with the #stopstigma and tag MYMINDGC. If you need any support, help is available through any of the links below: Griffith University Student Services MymindGC Headspace Southport Livin' Beyond Blue Lifeline


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I've been a fan of 2562 for quite some time now, dating back to the Dogdaze he sold directly via the 4hero forum. His first two albums under his new moniker have been favourites, so we're happy to hear a new mix from him.
XLR8R Podcast by 2562 (download)
01. Yoav B – Wisdom Bop
02. M. Pittman – East Side Story
03. Panash – Cheval
04. Domu – Quarantine
05. Kerri Chandler – Get Up
06. Blawan – Getting Me Down
07. Nutmeg – Oscar's Shed
08. DJ Koze – Mi Cyaan Believe It
09. Julio Bashmore – Batty Knee Dance
10. Boddika – Rubba
11. 2562 – This is Hardcore
12. Nacho Patrol – Solomonic Dynasty
13. Paperclip People – Floor
14. Kirk Degiorgio – Nairobi
As diverse as his influences, the mix features some classics from Domu, Kirk Degiorgio, Paperclip People, my all-time favourite Oscar's Shed, as well as new music from the new Julio Bashmore EP and the latest 2562 release.
Like all XLR8R podcasts, this is available as MP3 or MPEG-4. Head over to the XLR8R website to choose your preferred download.


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Want to Be a Zombie? Enter AMC's The Walking Dead Sweepstakes
Ever dreamed of being a zombie? Now's your chance, with AMC's The Walking Dead Sweepstakes. Visit the site and fill out the online form and you'll be entered in a random drawing to win a four-day, three-night trip to the location of The Walking Dead's Season 2 production, plus the opportunity to become one of the undead in a Season 2 episode of The Walking Dead. (Exact specifics of the walk-on role will be determined at the producer's sole discretion.) The sweepstakes will run from Tue., Jul. 20, through Sun., Aug. 15. Entrants may enter the sweepstakes one time only throughout the entire sweepstakes period.
UPDATE: The sweepstakes is now closed. Thanks for participating. Stay tuned for the name of the winner as he or she is confirmed. The winner will also be contacted directly by AMC.Read More


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So I feel like Food trucks have taken over the US and it is definitely a trend that has got me going. I mean the food is good, has great flavor and is cheap and recession proof. Do you think these guys make money? Seems like a pretty fun job to me...
Sitting in my little country town in France I started pondering. Would this work in France? Pondering quickly turned to obsession and right now my new thang is the business idea of opening a Taco truck in Paris. Hmm is this an acceptable use of my recently completed MBA?
I think Mexican food is super well received in Paris yet the problem is the final product usually ends up being pretty mediocre. I mean tortillas that are too sweet, oddly shaped and a weird consistency and these are complimented with odd extra creamy guacamole that just taste flat out wrong. This all comes for a price tag of 32 euro. Seems up-surd right?
Food trucks which have recently swept across the US culinary scene like a blazing fire could be a trendy twist in the land of baguettes and gooey chesse. I think a little truck would be super cute and would work well. But... where oh where to park it? Of course my spastic self immediately started writing a business plan. Hahahhah. Who knows if I will follow through but a girl can dream....
So, being home for 1 month in San Francisco I was inspired to spend my first day back on a Taco Truck tasting mission with my mamma. We tasted 3 different places and it was scrumdiddlyumptious delicious. Ohhhh how I miss the heat, flavor and uniqueness of Mexican food. I'm going back next week to learn a few recipes.
Here is a list of where we went in Oakland, ca off Fruitvale and International.
1) First Stop: Guadalajara Taco Truck- 44th and Intl. These taco's were the first of our tasting extravaganza and thus we might have been a bit biased in our rating here as we were soo hungry and craving taco's. We had chicken and al pastor (pork) which were both incredible. They had the perfect amount of heat and the simple addition of diced onions and a pinch of cilantro was really all they needed. I think these were my favorite
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Tacos Guadalajara4400 International Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94601-4511, United States
(510) 261-7440Métro : Fruitvale BART30 avis
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How cute does my momma look nervously deciding which taco to choose :)
2) 2nd Stop: El Ojo De Agua just up the street 1/2 a block from Guadalajara. This time I decided to go off on the edge and try cabeza. I know I have heard time and time again how tasty it was but my culinary pallet I guess just isn't mature enough yet for some scrumptious head. It was really fatty and I just wasn't feeling it. My mom got pescado or fish which is usually quite hard to find at a taco truck and it was really nice. It was smothered in a somewhat hot green salsa which gave it a serious kick of heat. I loved how they gave us some fresh cucumbers on the side and of course the spicy carrots and peppers.
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El Ojo De Agua3132 East 12th Street
Oakland, CA 94601, United States
(510) 535-9310Métro : Fruitvale BART20 avis
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3) 3rd stop was Taqueria El Paisa on 41st and International. We used these guys for a mobile taco truck catering service for my brothers engagement party. Their taco's were ohh so delicious at the engagement party and I'm hopefully going back next week to have them give me a taco cooking lesson early one morning when they start cooking the meat. Here we had 2 taco's (Chicken and Carne Asada) and a few spicy cucumbers and slurped our tasty meal down with a glass of half Horchata (cinnamon, nutmeg, milk) and hibiscus drink. The horchata was incredible as always and after our 3rd taco each we were filled up with authentic Californian style Mexican food and ready to head back home.
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El Paisa Com4610 International Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94601-5208, United States
(510) 534-2180
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Ummm finished those ones quickly!! Our mouths were on fire from the spicy cucumbers
Here are some good shots of the neighborhood.
I was definitely obessed with the spanish styled houses on Cordova and Fruitvale. They were really each so similar yet unique in their own way with tiled stairs, cactuses, and bright pastel colors. Loved it. If you head to Intl and Fruitvale to taste some taco's make a little pit stop on the way to this cute street to check out a little architecture on your way.


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The more time passes the closer we get to Valentine's Day. And even if there is more than half a month to the holiday, the preparations should have already started. There are some couples who decide to go somewhere romantic on holiday where to spend some time together away from their daily routines and busy life.
Valentine's day is one of the top holidays when people decide to have some time off work and be with their partner. If you have also decided to go somewhere for the holiday, but you do not know where, then have a look at our suggestions. They include some of the most romantic destinations in the world and a few other things. So, check them out and start planning your journey.
#1 Peru
You may be surprised to find Peru in the list, but after our short explanation, you could definitely be willing to go there. As you know Peru is one of the South American countries where the Amazon jungle is located. If you and your partner love to explore new places and are big fans of the wilderness, then this trip could be the perfect one for you.
You could take a tour by boat round the Amazon rainforests with a special tour guide and you could enjoy the diversity of wild species you will meet there. Of course, you also need to be very careful and to follow all the tour guide's instructions. This way you could have an amazing and unforgettable time with your partner.
#2 South Africa
South Africa is another very exotic destination where you and your partner can enjoy yourselves on Valentine's Day. One of the places you should consider visiting in South Africa is The Garden Route. This is a national park in the South Africa where you will have the opportunity to see a lot of different animal and plant species.
There are some valleys, lagoons, and mountain stretch which will simply take your breath away and you definitely must see them in person. And when you are tired of all the trekking, you could visit some of the local museums in there, like Dias Museum Complex, Old Gaol Museum, and George Museum.
#3 Thailand
Thailand is another country which has become very popular among couples. It is a warm and exotic country which can serve as a perfect background to love and the expression of love. One of the places to visit there is Koh Tao. This place is very romantic not only because of the amazing nature, but also because of the villas there.
There are some luxurious ones where you will feel very comfortable. You could also go on some tours while you are there. There are some very interesting and romantic ones, like elephant rides. This way you can get in touch with some more of the country's nature. Thailand may not be your first choice for Valentine's Day destination, but you definitely should consider it given its beauty.
#4 New Zealand
If you live in the northern hemisphere and you want to go somewhere warm for the holiday, then you should definitely consider New Zealand as an option. There are, of course, a lot of beach resorts where you could go for the holiday, but New Zealand is a very romantic and peaceful destination.
There are a lot of gorgeous islands to visit, like White Island and Bay of Islands. You could spend your time there enjoying the beautiful views, or you could take some tours around the country and try some sports. You could try golf, mountain cycling, and some water sports.
#5 The Seychelles
And speaking of romantic and warm destinations to spend the holiday of love, here is our next suggestion – The Seychelles. This is one of the places you can go and wish to stay there forever. People who like spending time at the beach will be thrilled about the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean and the golden sand beaches.
And not only this, but all the visitors and guests of these amazing islands will have the jungle within their reach, just a few steps from the beach. You could also take the opportunity to stay at some of the private islands there. The experience there is like a fairytale, so you definitely should consider it for your Valentine's Day destination.


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Batteries are decidedly evil. My desk is littered with gear that requires them, and I'd be at a loss to watch movies, control my computer and television, and use many of my Mac (s aapl) peripherals without them. So how can you create a plan that will ensure you're always ready when you need some juice?
I first thought I could get by using just my Apple battery charger and the batteries that come with it, but that proved woefully inadequate. For one thing, the Apple charger is quite particular about its charging, and often you'll come back to find a flashing amber light, indicating that the charge wasn't successful for some reason. For another, those Apple batteries don't keep their charge long, so there's no use preparing backups.
So to ensure my Apple Wireless Keyboards, Trackpads, Mighty Mice and third-party peripherals always have power at the ready, I've created the following three-point plan:
1. Too many batteries is impossible
I always seem to think I have enough batteries to satisfy all my needs, and then I end up needing more. Obviously, don't go crazy, but always try to have at least four more batteries on hand than you have actual need of for devices. I'm primarily talking about rechargeable, NiMH batteries, but it never hurts to have a supply of alkalines for backup, too, in case you get caught between charging cycles.
2. Low self-discharge is your best friend
People who may have ditched rechargeable batteries years ago because of the headaches of cycling, battery memory, and batteries that rapidly lose charge have a good reason to come back. Low self-discharge batteries are now available, which can retain up to 85 percent of their charge for up to a year. They also often come pre-charged, so you can use them right away, and newer batteries don't have the same problem with charge memory as their predecessors.
My personal recommendation for good low self-discharge batteries are the Powerex Imedion variety. They carry a high-capacity compared to most (2400mah) and should be longer-lasting in digital devices like cameras and computer peripherals.
3. Two chargers is better than one
Getting a good battery charger will always help you keep thing properly powered up. Again, Powerex is a good, dependable brand in my experience. Their chargers are a little more expensive than most, but they provide a wealth of customizable options so that you can extend the life of your batteries and save money in the long run. The WizardOne is a good place to start, providing four charging slots for either AA or AAA NiMH batteries, with a backlit panel that lets you select charge/discharge rates and perform advanced tasks like complete battery cycling and break-ins for new batteries.
But in addition to a good charger, I also have a bad one. The Duracell 15 Minute Charger actually does what it claims to, but it makes a lot of noise and gets quite hot. Note, however, that frequent use will degrade the quality and life of your batteries (hence the "bad" descriptor), which is why I use the Duracell for emergencies only (like when my keyboard dies and I'm on a tight deadline).
Batteries are probably the biggest limiting factor when it comes to the enjoyment of consumer electronics, which is why having a good battery plan in place is crucial for gadget-lovers. Now that I've shared mine, do you have any other suggestions to add?


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If there's one thing I bake fairly consistently it's banana cake and banana muffins. We never seem to consume the bananas I buy at the supermarket, so at least once a month I come into the kitchen in the morning and realise there are two bananas that I need to use immediately or throw them away. I know, I could just freeze them, but I'm really lazy about doing that. I also think that if I pop them in the freezer, they'll disappear under the stray icy-poles and half full bags of frozen peas and a six month old Sara Lee cheesecake I have in there "just in case" that we never eat. So I figure I might as well bake something with them. But lately I've been a bit sick of the usual banana cake and banana muffins that I make and wanted something a bit less cake-like, so I found this recipe on Taste.com.au and gave it a whirl.
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The local church can learn some things from Disney.
Who Should We Be?
God's character is clear: He loves His creation and His heart is for those who have no voice and are lost in this world.
When The Church Empowers Christ's People, The World Will Change
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Breaking Down Barriers
When we take time to restore broken relationships, or at least do our part in putting things right, it breaks down the potential barrier towards the Church.
3 Uncomfortable Topics That Should Be Spoken About From The Pulpit
we will share posts on social media addressing the issue, we will complain to our friends via text, but we feel like the pulpit should refrain from being a place money, politics, or racism should be addressed.
The Church In The Wilderness
When a church becomes stagnant, there has to be an internal analysis of what has kept them from growing and going forward.
Risk and Reward
By the grace of God I have been lifted up out of my spiritual death. I have learned from my mistakes and the hurt I held on to. Through all of that I have grown to know, God will shine through the mess.
There are thousands of leaders participating in the Orange Conference! Perhaps more, if you count those watching the live stream, and they will continue pouring into the lives of children and youth around the world in order to inspire them in the church environment. Hopefully, carrying the inspiration into their families.
3 Things To Say In Times Of Need
"Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn."-Romans 12:15 When tragedy strikes, it is difficult to find the right words to say. People are searching for answers, but often times they're looking for someone to assist with their healing. Healing comes in many forms, often times through tears, yet comforting words of peace can be an added benefit to those who are … Continue reading 3 Things To Say In Times Of Need
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Will of Scarlett Hancock
In the name of God, amen. I, Scarlett Hancock, of Prince William County, being sick and weak, but of sound and perfect sense and memory, so by these presents make, appoint and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following.
I give and bequeath to my loving wife Anne Hancock the plantation on which we formerly lived commonly called or known by the name of Old Field with the land adjoining thereto together with four Negroes, viz, Cloe, Bess, Kate and Bristoll, and a third part of my stock and household goods during her natural life and afterwards to my son John and his heirs and the Negroes to be equally divided between my son and daughter, John and Anne Hancock, and their heirs.
Item. I give and bequeath to my loving daughter, Anne Hancock, the plantation in the fork of the creek where William Davis now lives with all the land belonging thereto to her and her heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath to my said daughter, Anne Hancock, four Negroes, viz., Titus, Sharp, Sarah and Giles, and a third part of all my stock and household goods.
Item. I leave and bequeath to my loving son, John Hancock, whereon I now live in the neck on Murumsco Creek and all the land thereto belonging as also four hundred acres of land left me by Richard Brett as will appear by the said Brett's will, to him and his heirs forever. Item. I leave and bequeath to my said son, John Hancock, four Negroes, viz., Nero, Galba, Pall and Jacob, and a third part of all my stock and household goods.
Item. It is my will and desire that Negro Dick be sold for the most that can be got for him. Lastly I ordain and appoint my loving wife Anne Hancock, John Gregg, Marmaduke Lawson and Moses Linton, executors of this my last Will and Testament.
Scarlett Hancock
Signed, sealed, published and declared to be my last Will and Testament in presence of
John Gregg, Ambrose Hewlet, Simon Gosling, Mary Watson
At a Court held for Prince William County, March 23rd, 1740. This will was presented in court by Anne Hancock, John Gregg and Marmaduke Lawson, three of the executors therein named (Moses Linton, the other executor refusing the burden thereof) who made oath thereto and the same being proved by the oaths of Ambrose Hewlet, Simon Gosling and Mary Watson, three of the witnesses was admitted to record and on the motion of the said executors and their performing what is usual in such cases certificate was granted them for obtaining probate thereof in due form. Catesby Cocke
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Bryce turns FIVE in a week and a half! My goodness. I cannot believe my baby boy is turning 5. Although in many ways he's acting more and more like a 5 year old every day. That Jamie Lee Curtis book - It's Hard to Be Five is dead on for him right now. We'll have to transfer it over from Caroline's room to his!
But the bigger question right now is what to get him for his birthday. We're taking him to the Ironbirds game the night before (although every time we bring it up he says he doesn't want to go!) and we already gave him his new bike back in May, but I want to have one or two other small things for him on his actual day. Plus I know my mom and MIL want to get him some things. Clothes are always a good gift this time of year with fall coming but you can't give a little boy just clothes.
Until this weekend he'd been obsessed with this infomercial on TV - Wandarama - but after doing some research it turns out the thing is a piece of crap. (It breaks quickly or it really never works well.) So other than that, I have no ideas! We keep asking him and he's clueless, not that he truly needs anything either. I just wanted to get him something that was fun to actually do instead of just a toy. Seeing how much he likes infomercial stuff though (after last year's Touch and Brush), maybe this is a good idea? Fushigi (Although that got bad reviews too. Imagine that, a TV infomercial product is a piece of crap?)


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Hello, My name is Dr.David Morgan, a Petrol Chemical Contractor in West Africa, and a citizen of New Zealand. I have been diagnosed with Esophageal (lowercase e) cancer. It has defiled (defied) all forms of medical treatment, and right now I have only (about - unnecessary) a few months to live, according to medical experts (Hey, wait - isn't he a doctor?). I have spent all i have on this illness and now, i am left with nothing except this fund ($6.5 Million United States Dollars) (which apparently isn't enough to buy uppercase letters when one needs them).
I have not particularly lived my life so well, as I never really cared for anyone (not even myself) but my business (Is his business human? Does this make him a pimp?).Though I am very rich, (But now - delete)I regret all this as I now know that there is more to life than just wanting to have or make all the money in the world, but than God i am born again. (Say what?)
I believe when God gives me a second chance to come to this world I would (will) live my life a different way from how I have lived it. Now that God has called me, I have willed and given most of my properties and assets to my immediate and extended family members as well as few close friends. (Oh, inheritance. How fresh an act!)
I want God to be merciful to me and accept my soul, so I have decided to give also to poor and less priviledged ones in the society, such as victims of Katrina in New Orleans and Sunami victims in South East Asia as my contribution to man kind, as I want this to be one of the last good deeds I do on earth. Now that my health has deteriorated so badly, I cannot do this myself anymore.
I once asked members of my family to close one of my accounts and distribute the money which I have there to Ophanage homes in Asia and South America, but they refused and kept the money to themselves. Hence, I do not trust them anymore, as they seem not to be contended (content) with what I have left for them.
The last of my money which no one knows of is the huge cash deposit of $6.5Million(Eight million,five hundred thousand u.s dollars) that I have with a finance/Security Company abroad. (We hope they're better at math than he is.)
I will want you to help me receive this fund and dispatched it to charities.
May Almighty God be with you.
Dr. David Morgan.
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Community Calendar March 3-9
Would you like a health care professional to speak to your club or organization? Speakers available through Berlin Memorial Hospital's Speakers Bureau. Contact Berlin Memorial Hospital for a free brochure: 225 Memorial Dr., Berlin, WI 54923, 920-361-1313.
COMMUNITY WAUSHARA COUNTY FOOD PANTRY, 220A OAKRIDGE CT., WAUTOMA, OPEN 11 a.m.-4 p.m. EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY.
STORY HOUR 10:30 a.m., at Coloma Public Library.
COMMUNITY WAUTOMA KIWANIS MEETING, 6 p.m., at Silvercryst.
ENTERTAINMENT BINGO, 6:30 p.m., at the Wild Rose Lions Building, Hwy. 22.
GOVERNMENT WILD ROSE AMERICAN LEGION MEETING, 7 p.m., at the legion hall, 545 Front St.
COMMUNITY REDGRANITE COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEETING, 7 p.m.
SELF-HELP OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS, 7 p.m., at
Shepherd of the Lake, Waupaca.
SELF-HELP NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS, 7 p.m., at St. Mary Magdalene, 233 S. Division St., Waupaca.
GOVERNMENT WAUSHARA VFW POST #6007 MEETING, PLAINFIELD, 8 p.m., at the VFW Clubhouse, 517 Pine St.
GOVERNMENT DAKOTA-RICHFORD AMERICAN LEGION POST #163 MEETING, 8 p.m., at the legion clubhouse.
COMMUNITY FIRST FRIDAY POETRY NIGHT, 6:30 p.m., at Patterson Memorial Library, Wild Rose. Refreshments served.
1 p.m., at Redgranite Lions Hall.
COMMUNITY MORNINGS WITH MOMMY, 10-11 a.m., at Peace Lutheran Church, 335 W. Prairie St., Wautoma. An organized, educational playdate for infants through preschoolers and their moms. Pre-register by calling 920-787-3856 or visit www.wautomapeacelutheran.org.
COMMUNITY JUST FOR TODAY A.F.G. MEETING, 12 p.m., at Hope Lutheran Church, Wautoma.
ENTERTAINMENT WAUSHARA COUNTY BRIDGE CLUB, 12:30 p.m., at the Waushara-Wautoma Senior Center, Hwy. 22 South, Wautoma.
GOVERNMENT NESHKORO VILLAGE BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m., at the village hall.
7 p.m., at Berlin Memorial Hospital, 225 Memorial Dr., Berlin.
COMMUNITY CHRIST BASED 12 STEP RECOVERY MEETING, 7-9 p.m., at the Wautoma Public Library, Main St., Wautoma. For more information, call Angie at
920-229-0344, Theresa at 920-229-0905 or email email@example.com.
GOVERNMENT TOWN OF ROSE MEETING, 7 p.m., at the Wild Rose Legion Hall.
MANAGEMENT GROUP, 8:30 a.m., St. Joseph's Center, 364 S. Cambridge St. (Hwy. 21), Wautoma, Weigh-in 7:30-8:30 a.m. Call Marilyn at 920-622-5024.
ENTERTAINMENT ADULT BOWLING, 11 a.m., at Doggers Bar and Lanes, Wautoma.
COMMUNITY OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS, 11 a.m., at Hope Lutheran, Wautoma.
COMMUNITY CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP, 12:30 p.m., at the Wautoma Public Library. Call the Department of Aging at 787-0403 for more information.
SENIOR SCENE GOLDEN AGERS MEETING, 1 p.m., at Plainfield multi-purpose center.
GOVERNMENT LOHRVILLE VILLAGE BOARD MEETING, 6:30 p.m., at the village hall.
COMMUNITY REDGRANITE ADVANCEMENT ASSOCIATION, 7 p.m., at the Redgranite Civic Center.
COMMUNITY PLAINFIELD DEVELOPMENT MEETING, 7 p.m., at the Opera House.
GOVERNMENT TOWN OF DEERFIELD MEETING, 7 p.m., at the town hall.
GOVERNMENT TOWN OF MT. MORRIS BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m., at Mountain View Community Center, Hwy. 152 and Cty. Rd. S.
SELF-HELP BAHAI FIRESIDE, 7-8 p.m. 400 S. Oxford St., Wautoma, 920-787-4741, Informal discussion. No donations accepted.
GOVERNMENT TOWN OF WARREN MEETING, 7 p.m., at the Warren Town Hall.
GOVERNMENT AMERICAN LEGION POST #317, WAUTOMA, MEETING, 7:30 p.m., at the World War II Memorial Building, 440 W. Main St., Wautoma.
GOVERNMENT WESTFIELD VILLAGE BOARD MEETING, 8 p.m., at the village hall.
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m. Hancock Library, 114 S. Main St.
PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR, 10:30 a.m. at the Pine River Library. Children ages 2 to 4 are welcome.
TODDLER STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m. at Wautoma Public Library. All children ages 2 1/2 to 4 are welcome. 920-787-2988 for information.
COMMUNITY WAUTOMA ROTARY LUNCH MEETING, NOON, at Christianos, Wautoma.
COMMUNITY DRAWING CO-OP, 5 p.m., at Coloma Public Library.
SELF-HELP AL-ANON ADULT CHILDREN, 6:30 p.m., at Hope Lutheran Church, Wautoma.
GOVERNMENT AMERICAN LEGION POST #343, HANCOCK AND COLOMA MEETING, 7 p.m., at the community center, Hancock.
GOVERNMENT TOWN OF PLAINFIELD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m., at the town hall.
SELF-HELP GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 7 p.m., at Berlin Memorial Hospital, 225 Memorial Dr., Berlin.
SELF-HELP RECOVERY ROAD Narcotics Anonymous, 7:30-8:30 p.m., at the Wautoma Library meeting room.
GOVERNMENT TOWN OF LEON BOARD MEETING, 8 p.m., at the town hall in Pine River.
MUSEUM THE WAUSHARA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 221 S. Saint Marie St., Wautoma, is open Wednesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon. Call 920-787-7584 during open hours.
LIBRARY WAUTOMA PUBLIC LIBRARY, 410 W. Main St., Wautoma. 920-787-2988, Hours: Mon.-Wed. & Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Story time Wed. 10:30 a.m.
LIBRARY HANCOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY, 114 S. Main St., Hancock, Hours: Monday Noon-6 p.m., Tuesday closed, Wednesday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday and Friday Noon-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Local History Center open Wednesday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-Noon.
LIBRARY POY SIPPI PUBLIC LIBRARY, 1003 E. Commercial St. 920-987-5737, Hours: Monday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Wednesday Noon-7 p.m., Friday 11a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
LIBRARY COLOMA PUBLIC LIBRARY, 155 Front St., Coloma, 715-228-2530, Hours: Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
LIBRARY LEON-SAXEVILLE LIBRARY, N4715 County E in Pine River, 920-987-5110, Hours: Monday 2-7 p.m.; Tuesday 2-7 p.m.; Wednesday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Thursday 2-7 p.m.; Friday 2-7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Website: www.pineriverlibrary.org. Collette Ross, Director.
LIBRARY REDGRANITE PUBLIC LIBRARY, 135 W. Bannerman Ave., Redgranite, 920-566-0176, Hours: Monday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-Noon. Jean Nelson, Director.
LIBRARY PLAINFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY, 126 South Main Street, Plainfield, 715-335-4523, Hours: Monday Noon-5 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-Noon. Linda Helmrick, Director. For more information visit www.plainfieldlibrary.org.


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About midway through Part 3 I decided on using a mannequin's head as my subject for Assignment 4. I remember reading on either an OCA or Flickr forum that Clive recommended using an subject that had texture as well as colour for the subject. So I sourced a mannequin's head with a wig, coloured eyes and lips, hoping that would be fine.
I've drawn up a mind map to help me along. Its a loose plan as I don't want to plan this assignment too tightly as I'd like the freedom to be able to go off on a tangent if something inspires me.
My first source of inspiration was OCA student, Tim Dunk's giraffe. I immediately began thinking up all sorts of settings for my mannequin's head. In a forest, alley, through a window … but with no crew to help, this would only possible if the weather was fine. The first available weekend I roped my husband in to give me a hand and we set off for Rice Lake. It is a heavily forested area very popular with hikers and I found a clearing that had interesting stumps, logs, moss and old fashioned water furrows next to a hiking trail and started to set up. I tried to ignore the weird looks I was getting as hikers watch me place the head into hollow tree stumps, on logs and on tree roots. That must have given them something to talk about on their hike.
Below are two photos I took in the forest. The first one isn't too bad, but should have been lit from above, not below. The second was my attempt at backlighting, but the stump the subject is standing on has been cut skew and there is no horizon fix for that as that would turn the trees on their sides. As it was pretty cold out and my flash's batteries died on me fairly early on I resorted to taking some natural light photos, but the focus was too soft. My camera does not handle low light very well.
I had at least identified a few problem areas I was having, so once my batteries were charged up again I set about working out those issues indoors (sadly the rain had set in).
I looked at many of Rembrandt van Rijn's work online, specifically his portraiture work. He made use of window light, or skylight light and this is how the little triangular patch of light under the eye came to be named after him. His images are dark and sombre, but light where he wants to draw the viewer's attention to.
I then turned to Caravaggio, who is supposed to be the master of chiaroscuro.
Caravaggio used concentrated light in his paintings, which help to evoke a lot of emotion. Although his chiaroscuro work is dark, with deep shadows I am more drawn to his people in his paintings than Rembrandt's (the exception possibly being The Nightwatch). The three examples of Rembrandt's work above have a muddier tone to them, while Caravaggio's two examples have a radiant clarity. There is more contrast and colour in Caravaggio's work than in Rembrandt's.
I've spent a lot of time looking through Joe McNally's books, The Moment it Clicks and The Hotshoe Diaries. I have such respect for Joe's work. He really does go to all sorts of lengths to create his photographs. I also spent time looking at Francis Giacobetti's website. I find his work really amazing and inspiring and I think I will see if I can try something along some of the lines in his Cuba Music series for my assignment. I particularly like his use of colour and chiaroscuro and the way he uses light in what he calls "unnatural 'light accidents", like pencil lines." I think between Joe McNally and Francis Giacobetti, I should be able to bring this assignment home.
Caravaggio. The Conversion of St Paul. [online image]. Caravaggio the complete works. Creative Commons License Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported. Available from: http://www.caravaggio-foundation.org/The-Conversion-of-St-Paul.html [Accessed 8 February, 2015]
Caravaggion. St Francis in Ecstacy. [online image]. Caravaggio the complete works. Creative Commons License Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported. Available from: http://www.caravaggio-foundation.org/St-Francis-in-Ecstasy.html [Accessed 8 February, 2015]
Giacobetti, Francis [online]. Francis Giacobetti. Available from: http://www.francisgiacobetti.com/work/ [Accessed 5 February, 2015]
van Rijn, Rembrandt (c. 1658/1660). Portrait of a Lady with an Ostrich-Feather Fan. [painting: oil on canvas transferred to canvas]. [online image]. Widener Collection. Accession No. 1942.9.68. Image Use open access. Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington. Available from: https://images.nga.gov/en/asset/show_zoom_window_popup_img.html?asset=19903 [Accessed 8 February, 2015]
van Rijn, Rembrandt (1661). The Circumcision. [painting: oil on canvas]. [online image]. Widener Collection. Accession No. 1942.9.60. Image Use open access. Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington. Available from: https://images.nga.gov/en/asset/show_zoom_window_popup_img.html?asset=19785 [Accessed 8 February, 2015]
van Rijn, Rembrandt (1659). Self-Portrait. [painting: oil on canvas]. [online image]. Andrew W. Mellon Collection. Accession No. 1937.1.72. Image Use open access. Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington. Available from: https://images.nga.gov/en/asset/show_zoom_window_popup_img.html?asset=18452 [Accessed 8 February, 2015]


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Call for Papers
The organisers of Two-way Tickets: Travel, Home, and War extend a warm invitation to researchers working in the fields of travel and war. From military manoeuvres to combatants' leave, war reportage to dark tourism, and exile to refugee experience, war entails travel. Our aim is to shape new directions for interdisciplinary discussion in a topic of current significance: how the concept of home is reassessed through travel generated by war.
Please follow the link in the menu above for a detailed Call for Papers. Proposals, which should include a title, 300 word abstract, and short biography, for a 20-minute paper, should be emailed to email@example.com by the deadline of Monday 24th April.
There is a conference fee of £35 that will include lunch and refreshments, and which enables us to create bursaries for some graduate students. The fee has been generously subsidised by Wolfson College.


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Clarke stood staring out the classroom window for several minutes. At last, he turned to face Frank again. "I see why you wanted to tell me that in person," he remarked. The two of them had agreed to meet that morning before classes started.
"You believe me then?" Frank asked.
Clarke considered the question, and ultimately shrugged. "You have no reason to lie," he said. "It also helps explain why I couldn't reach Julie last night. I didn't really buy her parents' excuse that she was asleep."
Frank nodded. "So, what do you think then? Is there any chance that Julie was, I don't know, coerced or possessed or something?"
"That," Clarke said slowly, "is a very good question."
He thought for another long moment. What should he say? Julie had asked him – PLEADED with him – to keep quiet about her family situation. He couldn't betray that. Not when Julie was no longer here to give permission.
"I can tell you this much," Clarke yielded. "Julie had a lot riding on this talk with her parents last night. If it went badly… I'm not sure what mental state she'd have been in. However, Julie hasn't even been thinking about Carrie since the two of them split, over a month ago. There was no reason to shoot her. Unless Carrie has done something to annoy Julie lately…?"
"Not as far as I know," Frank said. "I mean, she did indirectly help Corry with research for his flyer."
"Julie would have targeted Corry for that, and even then, non lethally," Clarke countered. He tapped his foot on the ground. "No, I'm as puzzled by Julie's actions as you are."
Frank ran a hand back through his hair. "I see. Damn. I… I guess I thought this conversation was worth a shot. Thanks anyway."
"You know, I'm glad you didn't blame Julie out of spite," Clarke added. "Most wouldn't be half as kind right now."
"Well, while I can't forgive Julie for some of the things she's apparently done – this doesn't add up. And since you've always been advocating on her behalf, I figured that had to mean something."
"Thank you." A thought struck Clarke, and he leaned back against the wall. "Though, hold up a sec, you said that after Julie shot Carrie, she took your time machine to try and undo everything. Right?"
"By erasing her own existence, that's correct," Frank confirmed. "I am sorry, Clarke."
"Thing is, I still remember her," Clarke continued. "You still remember her. Carrie's still in the hospital. If Julie wanted to wipe herself out, it didn't work."
"Which does fit with my timeline theory," Frank noted. "It's impossible for anyone to affect their prior self that way."
"So if she can't do it, why hasn't she come back?" Clarke questioned.
Frank shrugged. "Maybe she hasn't realized the problem yet. Or had no money to return. Or our machine's random variance meant she's stuck in the wrong time period. We have no way of knowing what happened."
Clarke slowly shook his head. "But we HAVE to know, Frank. We're in Julie's future here. We should know what happened with her time traveling right away."
"Er… okay, good point," Frank yielded. "Well, it could be that the machine broke down… so she decided to take up residence in the past… and is currently living a new life somewhere else?"
"Even if that's so, we should STILL be able to find out," Clarke insisted. "Right? I mean, in historical records, newspapers, that sort of thing? Maybe Julie even left a message for us somewhere!"
"I… I suppose that's logical," Frank granted.
"That's what I'm going to do then," Clarke decided. "I'm going to research, and track Julie down. I'll let you know if I find out anything."
"Not a bad idea," Frank admitted. "Okay… you can also talk with Luci, Chartreuse or Tim. They're the other ones who know about the time machine."
"Sort of a long story. Chartreuse related. I'm sure he'd be more than happy to tell it to you himself."
"He probably would," Clarke agreed. "Okay. One more thing – could we maybe keep on keeping Julie's name out of this? While I look? Things are bad enough for her already."
"I…" The first bell rang, warning students to head to their homeroom classes. "Yeah, okay," Frank agreed. "Talk to you this evening then?"
"Right, until then," Clarke confirmed. With that, the two teenagers headed off to their first class.
Hank Waterson dropped his daughter's hand and rose to his feet as the nurse entered the room. "She's still unconscious. Why is she still unconscious?" he demanded of the man. "Is there something wrong? She's been in recovery for over two days now!"
"Mr. Waterson, please, shouting at me is not going to do anyone any good," the nurse said, moving to check on the instruments by Carrie's bed.
"I'm not shouting!" Hank paused before sinking back down into the chair next to her bed. "Fine, maybe I'm raising my voice. The thing is, I'm starting to feel like you all know something I don't."
The nurse finished taking his reading and marked something down on a clipboard. "I assure you, Mr. Waterson, we are being quite transparent. Your daughter's wounds have been treated and there's every chance she will make a complete physical recovery." He made some additional notes.
"Then why is she still asleep?" Hank protested. "Is she in some sort of coma? Are you giving her too much morphine??"
The nurse shook his head. "As far as we can tell, this deep sleep is exactly what it looks like. As to why she's not waking up… I grant, that is a good question."
"Is the fact that I don't have a genetic history on her mother's side of the family important? Is there anything there that might allow for Carrie's current condition?"
The nurse sighed. "Possible, but unlikely. Mr. Waterson, why don't you go home and get some sleep? I'm sure it's simply a matter of time until…"
The nurse physically recoiled as Carrie's eyes snapped open. Hank barely registered the man's shocked expression, attention already back on his daughter. "Carrie," he said happily, grasping her hand again. "Carrie, it's me, it's your father! A-Are you all right?"
Carrie sat bolt upright on the hospital bed, her eyes wide, yet unfocussed. "Time," she repeated. "Time, time… I can see it, oh God, why can I see the flow of time…"
Hank exchanged a brief glance with the hospital official. Now the man merely looked nervous. "Carrie, stay calm," Hank continued slowly. "Lie back, you've been through a somewhat traumatic…"
Carrie's unseeing gaze snapped over to him, bringing him up short.
"It's all wrong," Carrie continued. She started to shake. "This is the wrong timeline. You… you've got to fix it. Please, you've got to fix this for me." Her heart machine began to beep faster.
"I'm going to get someone," the nurse decided, hurrying away.
Hank Waterson squeezed Carrie's hand a little harder. "Okay hon, don't worry, whatever it is, I'll fix it. First, please lie back down."
"No, no, no," Carrie said, shaking her head. Tears began to well up in her eyes. "It hurts, it hurts, you've got to fix it now, please, PLEASE someone's got to fix it NOW."
"Okay," her father soothed, not sure what she meant, but hating to see his daughter in such pain. "We can give you stronger painkillers. Don't worry, the doctors have assured me you'll make a full…"
"No, no, it huuuuuuuuurts," Carrie sobbed, yanking her hand free from her father's grasp and pressing both palms against her temples. She began to rock back and forth. "Change it back, you've got to change time baaaaaaaack… please pleeeeeease someone change time baaa-aaa-aaack…"
"Change what time back?" her father asked. "Like Daylight Savings? Does your head hurt, dear, is that the problem?"
"Huuuuuurts," Carrie sobbed. "They can't change the past, they can't change…" She threw back her head and began laughing hysterically.
"Carrie… Carrie, honey, what's wrong? What's so funny? How can I help you?" Hank asked desperately.
She didn't even seem to hear him, she merely kept on laughing. He started to stand up, to try and get that nurse to come back.
Her hands had grabbed him by the lapels of his shirt before he realized it. Carrie now silently stared up at her father, tear streaks on her cheeks and a haunted look in her eyes. She spoke again. "There IS no NOW. But she's NOT supposed to be DEAD. WE… MUST… CHANGE… TIME… *BACK*."
And the glass of water next to Carrie's bed inexplicably shattered into a hundred pieces. With its contents no longer confined, the liquid unceremoniously spilled out all over the tabletop and down onto the floor.
Hank Waterson jumped at the noise, and with his attention diverted, it took him a few seconds to realize that his daughter had fallen unconscious once more, her fingers still twisted in against his shirt.
"Dear God," Hank whispered, gently lowering her body back down onto the hospital bed. "What… what was all that about?"
"It's a mystery," Frank decided.
"No, it's not," Luci countered. She reached out to point to the equations. "See, this chemical acts like a catalyst, that's why we were able to observe the change."
Frank blinked. "Oh, right. Uh, I knew that."
"Yes, you did," Luci agreed. "What's wrong, Frank? You've never been this inattentive about your science homework before."
He was unable to hold back a sigh. "I'm sorry, Luci. I suppose I can't get my mind off of the whole time travel mess."
Luci rested a hand on his shoulder. "Frank, there's nothing more we can do about that. It's been over a week since the shooting. Time to start thinking about living our normal lives again."
Frank could scarcely believe she'd suggested it. "HOW?" he protested. "You know Carrie's condition! The few times she's been conscious, she's been raving about time and disrupted timelines. And her physical state remains poor due to the apparent mental strain she's under. Now, there's got to be some connection between that and our time trips."
"There probably is," Luci acknowledged, her grip on him tightening. "But we have no way of knowing what it might be. Nor do we have the time machine, so telling anyone about our trips is liable to get us locked up in some psychiatric ward."
"Along with Carrie, you mean," Frank said dejectedly.
"No, Frank, I don't mean that," she asserted, pulling her hand away. "Carrie's not there yet."
"She probably will be soon." Frank slammed his own hand down onto his sitting room table. "Damn it, Luci, if only I hadn't left the time machine out. Hadn't let Julie get her hands on it! If we had it now, we'd be in a position to DO something."
"And maybe we wouldn't. And maybe you'd be dead. Besides, you warned me Julie was headed for the basement, I'M the one who let her activate the damn thing. So it's my fault than anything!"
"Don't be silly, you…" Frank stopped as he looked over and finally registered the pain in Luci's expression. "You're feeling guilty too," he realized.
"This surprises you? Don't forget, I also suspected everything was too perfect with Julie. Yet I wasn't able to determine what was really going on! Now look where we are because of it."
"But Luci, you couldn't have predicted this," Frank protested. "No one could have predicted this!"
"Maybe, maybe not." Luci's expression became a wry smile. "For instance, Chartreuse thinks she could have. And Clarke's upset he hasn't found anything on Julie yet, and Tim wonders if he should have been more involved, and trust me, Frank, there's enough guilt to go around our little group already. Too much, if you ask me. Which is why I wanted to work on chemistry. Why I wanted to avoid thinking about it for a change."
Frank looked back down at the science questions. "I see your point." He swallowed. "But I don't think I can do this. Not yet. I'm sorry, Luci – could we give it another go tomorrow?"
"I suppose," Luci agreed. She offered up a small smile. "Please, don't think I'm unsympathetic. I really wish there was something more we could try. But with no time machine, no information about Julie's whereabouts, and no way for us to understand, let alone treat Carrie's condition, we HAVE to move on. If we obsess… I don't know. Maybe we will all go nuts."
"I hope not," Frank sighed. "Give me one more night though. To reflect. Inspiration could strike."
Luci rubbed her thumb and index finger in against her eyes, finishing by pinching the bridge of her nose. Then she reached out to close their textbook. "Sure. And if it does strike, or even if you simply want to talk – you know my number. I-I'm here for you, Frank. Yeah? You haven't forgotten about how I feel about you, right?" she added more softly.
"I haven't," Frank assured. "Thanks, Luci." He smiled back at her, and the two of them hugged. Unfortunately, his expression held up only as long as it took for Luci to pack up her things and leave the Dijora household.
Frank was still frowning after dinner, as he lay on his bed, staring up at the ceiling. "Okay," he asserted. "Tomorrow, I am going to time travel back to NOW, so that I have a time machine NOW that I can use tomorrow to time travel back to NOW."
And … nothing changed. He idly wondered if they needed Carrie to make something like that work. "I don't even know when we'd need to start changing things for her, even assuming we could," Frank groaned, rolling onto his side.
His phone rang. He grabbed for it, wondering who would be calling – and for some reason, there was no data available. "Hello?" he said, answering anyway.
"Frank Dijora?"
Frank frowned. It was an older male voice. Someone he didn't recognize. "Yeah, speaking," he confirmed.
"Frank, you need to tell the police about Julie LaMille."
Frank was instantly sitting up. "Who is this? What do you know about Julie?" None of their group had said anything, and Carrie had never been lucid enough to give a statement. Officially, Julie was simply a missing person.
"If you don't reveal the whole story about Julie, Carrie's condition will continue to deteriorate."
Frank's grip tightened. "Y-You know something about Carrie's condition too?!"
The voice sighed. "Listen, Frank – you and your friends are playing with forces you don't understand. Only by revealing Julie's part in this can we help set time back on its proper course."
"Set time… proper course… are you from the future?"
"Immaterial. Are you even listening? I don't want to force the issue here, but I will if I have to."
"You're not making any sense," Frank protested.
"Frank, you will now scratch your nose," the voice interrupted.
"I will now scratch my nose," Frank agreed, doing so. "But how does that even–" Frank froze. He looked down at his hand. Why… why had he done that?
"Again, I don't WANT to force the issue here. But I WILL if I have to."
Frank swallowed hard. "W-Who… Who are you?"
A pause. "Let's call me Carrie's Guardian Angel. After all, I did manage to save her once before, when she took a time trip out into the middle of Algonquin Park. Without coins. Did she ever mention that trip to you?"
Frank almost replied in the negative – only to have all the pieces fall into place. June, two years in the past, one of their first trips, when they'd both been trapped in the woods, and Carrie had run into the guy with the nickel who had said 'Guard it'. Was it possible? Could this be the same guy? "Maybe," he realized.
"Fine. So, you will set the record straight concerning Julie?"
"ONLY if you answer a few questions first," Frank retorted, hardly believing his own audacity.
Silence. Frank tensed. Had he blown it? But then, a response: "If I do that, you will do as I ask?"
Frank cleared his throat. "Yes."
"Then I'll allow three questions."
"I'll be nice and not count that as one of them."
Frank closed his eyes. He forced himself to slow down and think. He had an opportunity here. But with a question limit, there was no point in asking anything which he might now be able to deduce.
First, this guy – Carrie had referred to him as a 'Shady' guy back then, and it seemed a good enough moniker – knew too much. Odds were good that Shady was another time traveller. Or knew someone who was. So, were others changing the past too? Is that why Carrie had said something to her father about the wrong timeline? Or was it changes by Julie causing the problem?
Shady's request implied the latter. Despite being suspicious of the messenger, he had to get more information about that first.
"First question," Frank said. "What is it Julie changed in the past, which is causing Carrie to react in our present?"
"Julie died."
Frank nearly dropped the phone, Shady's response had been so cavalier. "I'll need proof," he demanded.
"Her teenaged self died on November 9th, precisely three days before she was even born. I thought you might ask, so I checked in the library. You can look it up in the newspaper published by her home town. Though of course, they didn't know the person was Julie. She was simply listed as a Jane Doe." The man chuckled. "Proof that time doesn't like it when people attempt drastic alterations to their own histories. Ironic, in a way."
Frank forced his emotions down. Two questions left, and he now had a lot of new information. New fact: Shady couldn't time travel at will. If he could, why bother looking things up in old newspapers? Further, his "ironic" implied that what was on the surface here contrasted with what was really happening… to the point of being a complete opposite. Could that imply that Shady was also changing history, more subtly?
Shady coughed. "Are you still there?"
"I'm trying to parse the fact that you're saying someone I know is DEAD," Frank sniped. He got another sigh in response.
Okay, where to go with this? Well, if this guy could effect changes like making Frank scratch his nose, surely he could convince the police without Frank's help. So why hadn't he?
"Second question," Frank said. "Since you can seemingly force your will onto people, why even give me the option here?"
"Mmph," Shady grunted. Frank got the impression he didn't like this question. "So, there are limits. Sure, I could make you tell the police yourself the next time you see them, but depending on how they react, you might end up coming across as a robot, or coerced or something. That would be bad. Besides, free will is important! It's the whole reason I…" His voice trailed off.
"It's the whole reason you what?"
"Is that your last question?"
Frank grimaced. "No." Damn. Shady was getting canny.
So, Shady could influence individuals, but he didn't necessarily have control over how things played out? Interesting. Not to mention a stronger case for him being behind all of this in the first place.
Frank decided his last question had to be about Carrie. Shady didn't seem to care that Julie was dead – did this 'Guardian Angel' truly care about Carrie, or was she a means to an end?
"Third question." Frank paused to frame it in his mind. "How do you know for sure that Carrie will be all right, once the truth about Julie's role in her injury comes out?"
"I don't."
Frank stared at his phone, but there was no immediate follow-up. He clenched his jaw. "That's not an acceptable answer."
More grumbling. "Carrie Waterson is having trouble rationalizing the sequence of events surrounding the awakening of her powers," Shady said at last. "Because Julie was the trigger this time, and–"
"THIS time?" Frank interrupted. His certainty about a fixed timeline was eroding fast.
"Because Julie was the trigger," Shady amended swiftly, "And because Julie was temporally displaced so soon afterwards, Carrie is experiencing a disconnect between present and past. My most reasonable hypothesis is that she now believes herself to be in the past too. So if we construct a present where Julie is a fugitive rather than merely missing, Carrie will be more grounded, and her disconnect can be resolved."
"But you don't know."
"I said that already. There are a number of uncertainties here, including how far that– how far your Carrie's insanity has progressed."
Frank bit down on his lip. "Seems like we should use time travel to prevent the shooting in the first place then."
Shady grunted. "Okay, free information since it scares me to think that you might actually try something that STUPID." He actually sounded worried. "You rewrite what has happened to this point? Carrie will be faced with simultaneous futures, one in which her powers are awakening, and one in which they are still dormant. The resulting temporal stress would destroy her mind. From the inside out. Likely taking this whole town along with it."
"Oh…" Frank swallowed. "But what powers–"
"No more questions," the man retorted. "Your turn to keep up your end of the bargain."
Frank winced. "Fine, Shady, I-I'll tell the police before next week."
"Shady?" the guy yelped. "What is WITH you teenagers and your labels? And you want to wait until– Look, Frank, you bear THIS in mind! Every MINUTE you wait is one MORE minute for your precious Carrie to slip further away. Understood?"
And the line went dead.
Frank collapsed back onto his bed. That whole conversation had been… surreal. Beyond insane. He had to write this stuff down, before he forgot. No, wait – better idea. Frank reached back for his phone, dialling another number with a shaky hand.
"Hello… Luci?" Frank said as soon as he heard the familiar voice on the other end. "There's been a new development."
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Armen Hovhannisyan lives in Armenia, in a village called "Lchashen" with his parents, his wife and two children.
Armen has been a farmer for about 15 years. In his farm he has cows, sheep, pigs, and chickens. Armen's wife helps him in farming, so they support their family, develop their farm and pay for their children's education at university. He asked for a loan of 1,000,000 AMD (USD$ 2,800) to buy potato seedlings, which he will plant next spring.
Armen Hovhannisyan is one of the 31 new loans we have issued to Kiva this week.
In this tranche, we slightly deviated from our usual emphasize on women, but concentrated on entrepreneurs working in groups, and lenders working in agriculture.
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37% of the loans went to people working in the agricultural sector, 26% works in retail (smaller shops) and 21% worked in food processing and food trade.


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flowers + reading
Aug 11, 2009
Several years ago I saw some photos of wedding flowers created by Kathy Wright & Co. in a magazine. I still go to her website for inspiration from time to time. Hope you, too, are inspired!
Love the stark contrast of the black center on pure white petals in these anemones…especially next to the black lace.
Fiddleheads…one of my favorites.
The most interesting seating arrangement I've ever seen for a wedding!
Check out more of Kathy's work here. Hope your week is off to a great start! Thanks for stopping by…


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The Carnival of Brazil, is an annual festival held 46 days before Easter. On certain days of Lent, Roman Catholics and some other Christians traditionally abstained from the consumption of meat and poultry, hence the term "carnival", from carnelevre, "to remove meat". Carnival celebrations are believed to have roots in the pagan festival of Saturnalia, which, adapted to Christianity, became a farewell to bad things in a season of religious discipline to practice repentance and prepare for Christ's death and resurrection.
History of Carnival
The modern Brazilian Carnival originated in Rio de Janeiro in 1641, when the city's bourgeoisie imported the practice of holding balls and masquerade parties from Paris. It originally mimicked the European form of the festival, later absorbing and creolizing elements derived from Native American and African cultures.
In the late 19th century, the cordoes (cords, laces or strings) were introduced in Rio de Janeiro. These were pageant groups that paraded through city avenues performing on instruments and dancing. Today they are known as Blocos (blocks), consisting of a group of people who dress in costumes or special t-shirts with themes and/or logos. Blocos are generally associated with particular neighborhoods. They include both a percussion or music group and an entourage of revellers.
Carnival time in Rio is a very interesting, but also the most expensive time to visit Rio. Hotel rooms and lodgings can be up to 4 times more expensive than the regular rates. There are big crowds at some locations and life is far from ordinary in many parts of town.
The Carnival parades in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo take place in the Sambodromo, locate close to the city center. In the city of Rio, the parades start at roughly 9-10 p.m., depending of the date and end around 5 in the morning. The Rio Metro (subway) operates 24 hours during the main parade days.
The actual amount of spectators in the Sambodromo may be higher than the official number of seats available. Like any other event the better the seats the higher the price for them.
The Samba originated in Bahia from the African rhythms, it was brought to Rio around 1920 and is still one of the most popular styles of Brazilian music, together with Samba-pargode and Samba-reggae. From intimate samba-cancoes ( samba songs) sung in bars to explosive drum parades performed during Carnival, samba always evokes a warm and vibrant mood. Samba developed as a distinctive kind of music at the beginning of the 20th century in Rio. In the 1930's, a group of musicians led by Ismael Silva, founded in the neighborhood of Estacio de Sa, the first Samba school, Deixa Falar.
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In the beginning of the 1980's, after having been sent underground due to styles like disco and Brazilian rock, the Samba reappeared in the media with a musical movement crated in the suburbs of Rio.
This is not exactly about style or musical movement, but rather about a useful brand name given to artists from Salvador who made music in northeastern Brazilian, Caribbean and African rhythms with a pop/rock twist, which helped them take over the Brazilian hit parades since 1992. Axe' is a ritual greeting used in Candomble' and Umbanda religions, and means "good vibration". The word music was attached to Axe', used as slang within the local music business by a journalist who intended to create a derogatory term for the pretentious dance-driven style.


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3 Bible Tips: Lessons From Sardis—Remain Spiritually Alert
Last time we looked at Christ's messages to Pergamos and Thyatira. The next church He addressed is Sardis. What lessons does this message have for those who have ears to hear today?
1. Christ warned of spiritual lethargy.
"Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die, for I have not found your works perfect before God" (Revelation 3:2).
2. Christ commands us to be watchful and spiritually alert.
"Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you" (Revelation 3:3).
3. Just as clean garments were required for those in Sardis to be included in their local census, clean garments (representing righteous actions, Revelation 19:8) are required of all who will be included in the Book of Life.
"You have a few names even in Sardis who have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with Me in white, for they are worthy. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels" (Revelation 3:4-5).
For more background information and biblical study of how this applies today, see "The Message to Sardis: Remain Spiritually Alert."


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In this exciting and interactive program, beautifully costumed dancers share the unique tradition of dance and music opening the eyes of students to diverse cultures. Students learn to appreciate and respect their own and other ethnic heritages as well as experience the similarities among the many cultures of the world.
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One of the reasons why I love Pinterest is because it's fun, easy and organized way to find different crafts, recipes, workouts, fashion tips and WAY more.
But did you know that there is SO MUCH MORE to Pinterest than just following your friends' boards? There are tons of celebrities and companies on Pinterest. Here are five pinners that I personally think are worth following. They're all filled will loads of pinperfect ideas.
1- Starbucks Loves
Let's be honest, how many people do you actually know that don't like Starbucks? Even if you're not a regular, it is nice to treat yourself to a white chocolate mocha every now and then. Well Starbucks Love is perfect for coffee lovers and water chuggers alike. They have tasty treats, creative crafts and loads of coffee pins that just simply make you feel warm inside.
So I know not everyone is a fan of watching HGTV, but you have to admit, they pretty much are the leaders when it comes to DIY projects, and anything that has to do with your home. The have boards for every room in your house and outdoors as well. Little tip: you MUST check out their "HGTV Dream Homes" board, you'll be speechless.
3- Your School
Whether you're a student or alumni, there's nothing like showing off your school spirit. A lot of universities and colleges have their own official Pinterest accounts. They pin everything from campus photos, sporting events, graduation ceremonies and even game day taunts.
4- LaurenConrad.com
Some of you might remember her as LC from MTV's Laguna Beach or The Hills, but Lauren Conrad has grown up to be a high-profile style icon. I love following her because she doesn't just use her boards to promote her fashion line. She pins everything from exercise routines, nails, décor, and even just pretty flowers.
5- Pinterest!
Believe it or not, Pinterest has its own Pinterest account! You can get a behind the scenes look of their offices, check out some funny pins, or even take a glimpse of "The Pinterest Challenge."


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Why America needs Israel. Michael Oren, Foreign Policy. On the contrary. Stephen Walt, Foreign Policy. Oren makes good points, but things change. Jeffrey Goldberg, Foreign Policy.
DSK did not lead the IMF that well. Desmond Lachman, FT.
America's climate choices. National Research Council. A useful resource.
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I enjoyed this audiobook I checked out from my local library: "The Power of StoryTelling." It was interesting to hear why "story telling" is so important in business -- especially if you have to explain something boring in an interesting way. I also recommend it to people who have to do presentations.
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This year will be my 27th year of tattooing. Guitar string, walkman, prison style.
TALK TO US MORE ABOUT YOUR PERSONAL JOURNEY LEADING UP TODAY IN VEGAS at SKIN DESIGN TATTOO. I was 16 years old when i got into trouble in Los Angeles, CA. I had served some time, about seven years and that's where it all began for me you know. Seeing all the artwork that was coming through there, I was amazed by it and became very curious on how they did it and I wanted to get some. A machine was passed down to me and they taught me how to make my own ink which was pretty gross actually. So we made our own machines, our own ink and went to town. I HAVE ALSO HEARD THEY WOULD USE CAR WINDOW MOTOR PARTS TO MAKE MACHINES… YOU MENTIONED WALKMANS TELL US ABOUT THAT. Yes we used walkmans. We where able to get a hold of that and we would break it apart and took the motor because it would spin. All we needed was a battery to power it up. THAT WAS ENOUGH POWER? Yeah that was enough power and the needle came from a guitar string. So some of the guys who were able to get the guitars in, would grab a couple strings from them, cut it, sharpen it and burn it – that was our sterilization. Burn the tip and we just went with it. The INK actually came from the styrofoam of a cup of noodles. We burned the styrofoam and collected the ash. SOUNDS TOXIC. Yeah but back then we weren't thinking about that. So yeah we would burn that, collect the ash, mix it with toothpaste, shampoo and tap water.
WHAT TATTOOS DID YOU GET IN PRISON? I came out with a whole body suit. Both my sleeves were done, my chest… my whole leg. When I got out, I got them lasered and put new stuff on them. But yeah I did come out with a lot of heavy work from there. Number one I'm glad I did do time because that's where I learned Tattooing and it changed my whole life. Number two I got smart in there and realized who's who. So when I went in I realized who my friends really were, cause on the streets you think some of your friends are family and I didn't live at home I was living with my friends. So when I went in I realized who I was, what I was and where I stand. That's when I woke up and realized my family are the ones that really care about me, you know.
SPEAKING ABOUT FAMILY. ARE THEY STILL IN CALIFORNIA? Yeah, so I am from Cambodia. When I was two years old that's when the war was going on in Cambodia and we had to flee the country and my parents where kinda well to do, so we were fortunate enough where they had money saved and we could just go straight to the airport and leave. During that time it was very chaotic and we where able to go to France because France had a relationship with Cambodia, so that's where we went. A majority of the Cambodians went to France. We lived there for about eight years till I was about ten years old and then when we went to LA. Our parents moved us there because there where so many things about the United States being the land of opportunity and stuff like that. They wanted a better life and future for us. They didn't pick the best part of LA. either, we went straight to a neighborhood with graffiti everywhere. That's where we lived. They didn't think nothing of it but for us we had to go to school and had to become street smart and survive. I would get into a lot of trouble so we ended up moving around 10 to 12 different times. That caused a lot of social problems for me but when I got out of the joint, I was like this is the real world now.
LET'S TALK ABOUT AFTER YOU GOT OUT OF THE JOINT AND THE NEXT STEPS YOU TOOK IN THE REAL WORLD. Yeah so 1995 I got out of prison. Probably had 500 bucks to my name, no skills, no high school diploma, nothing, so I was kinda worried. I think a month before I got out, that's when it really hit me, so I called my mom and I'm like I don't know what I'm gonna do… I feel like this already my home and I have everything here. I was already well known in there, I was already busy, I had money and I did well with tattooing. So imagine coming out, what am I going to do, where am I going to live, I have nothing? I was stuck and didn't really want to come out. SO YOU FELT SAFE IN PRISON? Right, so now everything was different again and I was trying to get back to what it really means to be free you know. I stayed with my parents for about two or three years until I got off parole. During those three years of parole, I had to get a job as a requirement. So I found a little typing job, minimum wage but on the side I was tattooing my friends. I didn't realize how big tattooing was at the time. This was in 95' / 96' and I started getting a lot more requests for my work. So now I was making a lot more money doing tattooing on the side then I was at my job and I was like, man I could open a shop and do something, so that's what I did. I tried opening one in LA but during that time I had a friend that had just got out of prison also and moved to North Carolina and he had called me to come visit, cause he had opened a shop. So I went to go visit him and that's how I got introduced to North Carolina. The shop was 200 square feet and he was by himself and doing very well. I worked with him for maybe like a week and I really loved the area. After I came back to California I got a call from his mom saying that he got locked up for a warrant and she was worried and wanted someone to watch over the shop. So being the friend that I was, I was like man I had my wife and my son and told them I have to go… I have to help my friend. So I ended up staying in the 200 square shop for about a year and then he got out. When he got out we upgraded another shop to a bigger store and it was about 1200 square feet and then I moved my wife and kids over and we joint ventured and partnered at that shop. After a couple years we didn't see eye to eye and I felt like I was getting a lot more requests then he was and then started to see a lot of jealousy. I felt like we where good friends but when it came to a partnership there was a lot of feelings involved and he decided to move away and I bought him out. During that time in 2004 I got the news from my parents in California that my dad got killed. I couldn't concentrate and found out he was living in New York, got remarried, had a new family and I did not know about any of this and was looking for him when I got out and nobody knew where he was, he just disappeared. When I went in, that's when my parents got separated. When we went to the funeral that's when I met Andy, my half brother.
IS ANDY PHO YOUR ONLY HALF BROTHER? DID YOU MEET ADDITIONAL SIBLINGS AT THE FUNERAL? I have a half sister but I also have another full brother and sister. That's how Andy and I met and then he kinda hung around me and I taught him the ropes in tattooing. But anyway during that time after hearing the news I couldn't work, so my mom told me you should just move back to the west coast so you can be closer to us. So that's what we did. We packed up and left North Carolina and came back to LA first. Not every city is welcoming you have to really do your research on where you can open because there are a lot of underground rules. With a lot of older shops, you couldn't open within a certain amount of feet or you had to get permission from different people. I didn't want to deal with that so we came here to Vegas, which I think was great and it worked out well. During that time I did not want a big shop I wanted to focus more on me. More on my work, more on my name and got a 800 square foot shop. I started doing conventions, you know getting my work in magazines and in 2004/ 2005 that's when I started getting my name out there. I did flash and sold it to every shop and started getting a lot busier. People started requesting for a lot of things I didn't do and I was losing money. So that's when it was time to get an apprentice and the shop was big enough to have two more artists. I hired two guys then ended up hiring a lot more guys. Opening a bigger shop meant high rent and risk.
SO SKIN DESIGN HAS BEEN AROUND SINCE 1999? Yes, that's when we were incorporated, 2005 is when we came to Vegas and two years ago is when we upgraded to this shop. This is a big job, the build out, everything. LOOKS FANTASTIC! It wasn't all just me, I hired a team and I feel like everything that happened in my life is a blessing from god. It was almost like when I was down he brought me somebody to reconnect and built me up again. THE STRUGGLE IS REAL! WE ALL FACE CHALLENGES AND THINGS GET TOUGH. DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR YOUNG ARTISTS TRYING TO SUCCEED AT WHAT THEY LOVE? Are you talking about tattooing wise or business wise, it's two different things. LET'S TALK ABOUT THE BUSINESS of TATTOOING. Right, so not everybody has to open a shop this big. I started in 200 square feet and a mind set, keep all your cash, don't put in the bank. I was told that. I was taught that from my parents and from other business people. You don't want to put all your money in the bank because the IRS is going to take and you're going to pay a lot of taxes. So that was like a big fear in me for so many years. Then learned that all this time I was taught wrong and this is why now we keep growing because we are paying taxes and we're not afraid to put anything in the bank. Now we are claiming everything and that would be my advice to anyone trying to build a tattoo business. So now I'm opening a lot of doors to a lot of young artists and advising them not to hide and to pay taxes. I would be retired by now if I would have known what I know today. So in a way this like a new start for me. By no means am I telling anyone what they should do, but if you want to buy a house, finance a car, if you want to own a shop you need to pay taxes. We aren't here to say anything but the proof is here. I just want to help people that want to be helped.


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Wedding season is finally upon us, and you can almost hear the church bells ringing across Baltimore. If you're getting married this summer, chances are you already have all of the major details nailed down. However, if you are still in the planning phase for your nuptials, you may not yet have decided on a location for your reception. When you are searching for a banquet hall in Baltimore, look no further than the New Psalmist Retreat & Meeting Center (NPRMC).
Featuring several banquet halls and incredible amenities, our event center is sure to make your wedding reception unforgettable. From the food to the parking, we have all of your needs covered. Check out a few amenities that are essential to a fun, successful reception and contact us to request a consultation!
Essential Banquet Hall Amenities
Regardless of what time of day your wedding reception is, you'll want to have delicious food and drinks to help you celebrate your new union. You may choose to have drinks and light snacks during your reception, or you may prefer a sit-down meal. In either case, having the food catered will save you the time, stress, and expense of bringing in your own food. At NPRMC, we proudly offer reception catering packages that are affordable, and you can choose between having a buffet-style meal or a seated meal with your guests.
High-Tech Audio/Visual Equipment
In your search for the perfect reception site, don't forget to check out each banquet hall's audio/visual equipment. As part of your celebration, you may want to display photos of you and your new spouse from when you first met, or you may want to play music and dance with friends and family until the early morning hours. State-of-the-art speakers and projectors are a must for this reason, as are quality microphones for various announcements and speeches. You'll get all this and so much more when you have your reception at the NPRMC banquet hall.
Valet Parking
Valet parking is a desirable amenity for all types of events, and wedding receptions are no exception. When your friends and family arrive at your wedding reception, they won't want to waste any time looking for a parking spot, especially if it is raining or snowing when they arrive. Likewise, when they are ready to leave, they don't want to have to remember where they parked. When you hold your reception at NPRMC, you and your guests can enjoy the benefit of having a trained professional handle the details of parking upon arrival and departure of your event. It doesn't get any better than that!
Book Your Reception at Our Baltimore Banquet Hall
Are you ready to book your reception site for your upcoming wedding? If so, then NPRMC is here to help! We'll make sure every little detail of your reception, including the food, drinks, music, and parking. View the photo gallery of our rooms online or schedule your on-site tour of our facility to discover the beauty and elegance of our Baltimore banquet halls. We can't wait to hear from you!