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Twirling in the Outfield
I have made unusual choices in my life — unusual compared to others in my generation, and this has often led to a challenge when trying to explain myself to them. It's not that I don't communicate well or that I don't understand myself. On the contrary, I understand myself just fine. And this lengthy post will prove I can communicate. It's other people who seem to have trouble understanding me. I don't fit in their boxes very well, and this has caused my journey to be bumpy from time to time — when the pull of gravity begins to effect my altitude. I have tracked this to a couple of pivotal moments in my life which can be explained in vague, mixed metaphors. I shall attempt to share a bit of my history in a not-so-brief, autobiography;
I was raised the introverted second sibling of four brothers born to a humble preacher/prophet and lover of Jesus, David B. Myers. My dad is a church planter, and like any military brat, I was dragged around the country (in the Lord's army) from church to church, state to state, and school to school. And yes, I was schooled publicly. This constant stream of new people, places, and experiences into my life drew me out of my introversion. I was and am a learned extrovert. Even so, when not forced into the limelight, I could be found alone recharging, reading a fantasy novel, making weird halloween costumes, sculpting polymer clay figurines, playing in the woods, or doing solo puppet shows. I was NOT a "Normal" kid — not weird, mind you, but certainly not the typical sports-loving, all-American boy.
Strike One: born outside the mold.
The family lore says that upon my second season of little league baseball, after being scolded for twirling in circles in the outfield, I confessed, "I hate baseball, I'm so bored out there — any idiot can hit a ball with a stick." I don't remember uttering these words, but my parents promise that I did, and I believe them, because I generally feel the same today — no offense to the baseball lovers out there. I now know some perfectly capable, non-idiots who love baseball. Needless to say, I quit little league and pursed things that intrigued me: music, art and theatre.
Despite my interest in all things creative, I still tried everything from wrestling to soccer, just to see if would like it. I was athletic, strong, and capable, and had lots of family pressure to conform, but I didn't really enjoy playing. My wife, a consummate card player, gamer and game maker, still chides me because I "ruin" her fun. Games have simply never interested me very much and, according to her, I'm not much fun at her parties. I do like single player sports and video games, tennis and ping pong, and I even enjoy a game of Nertz, now and then. I'm just a methodical, deep thinker with a lot on my mind, and so I'm the guy getting hit in the head with the ball because he's not paying attention — or twirling in the outfield, in my case.
My lack of interest in most things, "All American" left me, in a family of five men in an odd place. My brothers, all athletes (and closeted artists), teased me and made my life difficult, leaving me to figure out what I was here for. Fortunately for me, my mother (Phyllis) saw a lot of herself in me and recognized the creative drive. She had majored in Art in college and is quite a talented sketch artist, though she never pursued art professionally. She opted to stay home and raise four rambunctious boys. She taught me how to love Jesus, love others, and find my illusive place … and she adds that I had no trouble defending it.
Due to our particular 'brand' of fundamentalism (considered a particularly stuffy one, and for which I am still grateful), there really wasn't a great place for a kid interested in piano, sculpting, theatre and film, but I was caught in a paradox. I felt a strong calling to serve the church. This was a quandary. How would I do what I love, and serve a church heritage that didn't seem to have a place for my talents? Some in my heritage would argue that I didn't look hard enough, or that If I would recall, I was offered the room under the stairs, but very few of them realize how small the space seemed from where I was standing. And so, I threw myself into high school theatre, show choir, scenic painting, sculpting and drawing. (Explaining the ins and outs of my particular church culture which frowned on the arts would take another 'brief' essay –which I won't bore you with today.) When I graduated high school (a National Honor Thespian), Ironically, I entered seminary, unlike all my friends who immediately left for University.
This was Strike Two: Trading University for Seminary.
Don't get me wrong. Because of my intellectual and artistic interests and honor roll grades I could've easily gone to school just about anywhere. I was accepted to Pepperdine, Indiana University, and Savannah College of Art and Design and more. I had great academic choices, but I chose, yet again, for good or ill, an unconventional path. My time in seminary was good. It prepared me for 'Knightly' service and I ended up setting out for the mission field for a couple of years. The "Iron Curtain" had recently fallen and Russia was "ripe for the harvest," –according to the people who claimed to know. So, somehow and despite a childhood fear of the movie, "Red Dawn," I ended up on the frozen, nuclear tundra for two years. This was a remarkable and life-changing experience. I studied Russian language and taught English, and encouraged a young, struggling church plant.
When I returned home from 'the field,' reverse culture shock had its way with me and I lived in a fog for about 18 months. I attempted to assimilate back into our home culture, but I struggled. It was like I had been time traveling. My little brothers had grown up, so much had changed, and I had a new language rolling around in my head and a fresh culture overlaid upon my life. It was a lot to process. While I was in Russia, I made great friends, one of whom I'm still in contact with today, Andre Mokan. He began teaching me guitar, opening my mind beyond my piddly childhood piano lessons. I began writing songs and poems and brought music home with me. It was a huge part of my healing and reintegration back into the states.
While meandering during my reentry, I was blessed to be asked to serve in a church internship in Cookeville, Tennessee where I cleared my head and met a budding filmmaker, Shayne Edwards. Shayne went on to make the rebuttal to Al Gore's an Inconvenient Truth, entitled, An Inconsistent Truth, which he did, notoriously, in partnership with conservative syndicated talk show host, Phil Valentine.
In 2000, I left Tennessee and moved home (then, Indiana) to consider entering University, but adventure began to call again. My brothers had won a talent contest with a local radio station which spawned a sudden and quixotic pursuit of the music industry. I decided to get back to my roots, to forgo further formal church work and join the 'VonTraps.' And, yes, my brothers sing too. They are all immensely creative in their own right. I began teaching my baby brother to play guitar, and Suddenly, much to everyones surprise, he proved to be a teen prodigy. Overnight, he blossomed into a remarkably great guitar player, much better than the rest of us. Soon after, we had an album recorded and were playing on a local 100k-watt pop station with songs in the top three. (NJ-3, The Myers Brothers). Any confusion I may have had about my life's purpose or direction seemed to melt away. We were going to be big stars.
Then, without warning, Dad said he was moving the family to Texas. This meant that the baby brother, our guitar player would be wisked off on the same journey I had lived so many times over. But worse still, was our momentum and mojo would likely be lost. Nevertheless, we all decided to follow our parents from our home in Indiana all the way to Fort Worth, Texas. Upon arrival, I scored a theatrical music direction position with a local theatre, Kids Who Care (another long story) and soon met the girl of my dreams, D'Lytha Brown – Myers. I continued touring with my brothers (We opened for the likes of the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato) and toured off and on for seven years, mostly off.
All the while, Shayne Edwards was sending me short films, and soon invited me to co-produce and star in his first feature. These opportunities led to a flood of music, theatre and film work over fifteen years and even a season as a theme park designer. What a ride.
So, maybe you can imagine my difficulty when I try to explain myself to someone who's never moved, grew up in a single ISD, went to college, got a diploma and settled into a corporate job. They often look at me like I have four heads. And that's ok … I am empathetic. How do I answer them when they ask "what do you do for a living?" When I reply, "I'm an artist, or singer, actor, filmmaker, writer, song-writer, sculptor, music director, missionary, theme park designer. It doesn't matter which title I dane to mention, or even which is true at any given time. They typically reply, "Oh, that's great (meaning: cute), but I mean, what do you do for a LIVING?"
The definition of a 'professional' (of a person) implies that one is engaged in a specified activity as one's main paid occupation rather than as a pastime. "a professional boxer" synonyms: paid, salaried "a professional rugby player," or in my case, "Professional Actor or Artist or filmmaker." I have made my living, for most of my adult life, primarily, from the aforementioned list and been paid to do all of those things.
Our culture isn't generally supportive of and receptive to people of numerous interests who carve their own paths –ironic, in the land of the free. Even the tax system doesn't favor the self-employed or the freelancer, but seems to punish instead. And we certainly don't laud the idealist, these days, unless their idealism is about being a benign centrist.
My idealism has enticed me to chase after numerous passions and interests, and it has made my life eclectic, challenging, and unique. Though it sounds ostentatious, I have been called a Renaissance Man. And it's true, if you're reading the British English Dictionary's definition: Renaissance man, noun 1. a man of any period who has a broad range of intellectual interests.
I am definitely multi-interested and described by my friends as 'good at everything he does.' This, of course, isn't true, but I pay my friends well. As the tormented artist, I'm rarely satisfied with my work, and know I have room to grow in every field of interest, but that's par for the course. Oh wait, I was supposed to be using baseball metaphors…. Oh well. Case and point.
The path I've chosen was and remains honest. Though some might perceive me as a non-conformist for the sake of non-conformity, I am not. I assure you, I come by it quite naturally. I typically choose the adventure; I usually lean towards the creative or romantic ideal, and my love of beauty and art runs deep, as deep as my love for God, and one fuels the other in a passionate cycle of creativity. I am currently producing, writing and acting/singing whenever I can; I just finished writing (with D'Lytha) and Directing my first feature film, Aria Appleton. And, I was recently the Art Director for the feature film, Calamity, from Director James Tyler Cates. I was also recently certified by Morter Health Alliance as a B.E.S.T. Practitioner (a Chiropractic technique) and I have a few private clients. Did I mention I'm multi-interested? 🙂 I hope this helps you understand me a bit better and I appreciate you taking some time to read my story.

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Current Description-Effective Date-Authority
Minute Order 021215, dated 07/09/1945 (date of agreement)
From US 59 at Hillje northward across west Mustang Creek approximately 6.0 miles; thence westward 1.0 mile and northward 1.0 mile (Wharton County). New Designation.
From US 59 at Hillje northward 6.0 miles (Wharton County). Amends original description.
From a point 6.0 miles north of Hillje southward via Hillje to a road intersection, a total distance of approximately 14.8 miles. (Wharton County) Extended southward from Hillje 8.8 miles.
From FM 1300 southward to US 59 near Hillje, and from another point on US 59 at Hillje, southward and eastward to SH 71 approximately 1.0 mile south of Danevang, a distance of approximately 21.8 miles (Wharton County) Redescribed to show beginning on FM 1300 and break in route at US 59; extended eastward to SH 71, adding approximately 7.1 miles.
From FM 1300 southward to SL 524 near Hillje; and from another point on SL 524 at Hillje, southward and eastward to SH 71, 1.0 mile south of Danevang, a total distance of approx. 21.5 miles. (Wharton County) Old location US 59 redesignated SL 524.


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We come up on Melinda, the "bachelorette" on a reality TV show called "Paths of Love", handing out "heart necklaces" to her remaining eligible bachelors. Just as she is about to hand a necklace to Todd, signaling his chance to stay on the show, we learn that Todd has gone missing in a car crash.
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From there, Shawn and Gus visit the control room to look at footage of Danny in the last 24 hours. Shawn alerts Juliet about Danny, and they bring him in for questioning. But they end up finding nothing concrete enough to arrest him on. But Shawn believes he can get Danny to confess on his own. Shawn gets Melinda to keep Danny on the show over Mario by revealing he found a picture of Mario's girlfriend in his things. Melinda is devastated that Mario has a girlfriend and therefore has no choice but to choose Danny.
Shawn and Gus watch Danny grilling by the pool. Shawn Shawnvisions a loose gas cap on the grill and immediately rushes to Danny's rescue before he is engulfed in flames. And from there, Shawn and Gus are able to clear Danny's name.


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Legislators in the House and Senate heard physicians loud and clear regarding their frustration with meaningful use (MU) requirements, and they took up the call for CMS to delay implementation of stage three.
Last week, 116 House members sent a letter(ehrintelligence.com) to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Shaun Donovan asking for the delay to give officials time to evaluate how new Medicare payment models can be integrated with MU.
On Tuesday however, CMS and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology issued the final stage three rule(www.cms.gov) despite the arguments for more deliberation, which legislators had pointed out would have had broad benefits.
"In order to ultimately reach our shared goals of better health care, smarter health care spending and healthier patients, the administration needs to take time to reevaluate the program," the House members wrote. "We ask that you refrain from finalizing meaningful use stage three at this time and work to refocus the program to better serve patients and the providers who care for them."
Story highlights
- Last week, 116 House members asked HHS and the Office of Management and Budget to delay implementation of meaningful use stage three.
- The message echoed an earlier demand for delay from the AAFP.
- Two senators also joined the growing chorus of voices calling for a delay in implementation.
About 257,000 physicians will be penalized during the 2015 program year for failing to meet MU requirements, according to a CMS estimate that the House members cited in their letter. That substantial figure indicates a flaw within the program more than a failure on the part of physicians.
"We believe that the stage three rule should be paused, as it should rely on proven technology - designed outside the limitations of current federal requirements -- that can support a shift to outcomes and interoperability rather than measures and objectives," the House members wrote last week. "Unfortunately, the proposed stage three rule… exacerbates current problematic policies of stage two."
The letter emphasized that MU standards need to be revised to account for additional demands physicians face under new payment models that CMS introduced after stage three requirements were developed. This statement echoed concerns expressed by AAFP and others in earlier communication with CMS.
In September, the AAFP and 40 other medical specialty organizations asked Burwell and Donovan to delay MU implementation.
AAFP Board Chair Robert Wergin, M.D., of Milford, Neb., noted that physicians are still having trouble with MU stage two.
"In my view, meaningful use stage two is far too complicated," he said before the final stage three rule was issued. "Many of the EHR (electronic health record) systems did not meet the criteria because of their lack of interoperability. Even if you wanted to meet the standards, you have to work around interoperability issues and problems with extraction of data."
Wergin said MU should be harmonized with other rules that will be developed as part of the Medicare Access and CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Plan) Reauthorization Act (MACRA), which includes incentives for physicians to move into different payment models by 2019. He believes the requirements will continue to be a burden until vendors are held accountable, as well as physicians.
"There should be a set of standards for what EHR vendors do and penalties for them, not us," he said. "Because of the clumsy nature of EHRs, many people chose not to do it and accepted the penalty."
Two senators, Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, and John Thune, R-S.D., also wrote to Burwell(www.ascrs.org) last week asking for immediate action to delay issuing final rules for MU stage three until Jan. 1, 2017.
"While all hospitals and most physicians met the requirements of the first stage of the meaningful use program, stage two requirements are so complex that only about 12 percent of eligible physicians and 40 percent of eligible hospitals have been able to comply," the senators wrote.
Following an Oct. 1 Senate Health Committee hearing, Alexander outlined several reasons why MU stage three should be delayed in a highly detailed press statement.(www.alexander.senate.gov) He said the program's complexity is contributing to low levels of compliance and noted that the new Medicare payment system issues bonuses and penalties based in part on MU compliance. Under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 25 percent of the score used to determine whether a physician receives a penalty or a bonus payment is based on participation in MU.
Alexander noted that several leading medical institutions with the best EHRs recommended a delay. He also cited a new Government Accountability Office report that indicated MU requirements were actually preventing EHR systems from communicating with one another.
The Senate Health Committee is working with the Obama administration to develop legislation to achieve interoperability, and Alexander wanted the legislation to be aligned with the final rule for MU.
Related AAFP News Coverage
House Bill Aims to Ease Meaningful Use Burdens
Meaningful Use Stage Three
AAFP Demands Physician-Friendly MU Rules
AAFP Continues to Fight for Reasonable Meaningful Use Rules
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The PHEEM (Postgraduate Hospital Educational Environment Measure) instrument is a forty statement item questionnaire to evaluate the clinical learning environment and has been used in a number of Victorian hospitals since 2006. Virtually without exception, the statement items that relate to feedback – I get regular feedback from seniors - and - the clinical teachers provide me with good feedback on my strengths and weaknesses – rate relatively poorly with little evidence of improvement over the years, despite a raised awareness about supervisory requirements.
In a survey of supervisors in 2014, it was identified that a key concern of supervisors is how to give feedback to address poor performance, and to negotiate an action plan for improvement. The Feedback Toolkit has been prepared by a project team comprising Ms Jennifer Ah-Kion (Latrobe Regional Health), Dr Brendan Condon (South West Healthcare), Ms Helen Enright (RCH), Ms Paula Gray (Western Health), and Ms Marilyn Bullen (PMCV) to address these concerns. While it contains basic information about feedback, it primarily focuses on ways to ensure feedback is effective, even when faced with difficult and often tricky situations.
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Russian billionaire detained in Monaco
The Le Monde newspaper referencing their own sources reported that Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev was detained in Monaco.
It is noted that the owner of the Monaco FC football club was taken into custody the morning of November 6th. This occurred several hours before the soccer match against the Belgian Bruges team. The principality authorities searched his home.
The Attorney General of Monaco opened the investigation of the businessman's activities in connection with evidence of "corruption," "influence peddling," and other events.
Rybolovlev and the head of the Netherlands company AIM, Bernard de Ross, signed an agreement which allowed the Monaco FC football club to receive money while circumventing the Financial Fair Play rules. The Netherlands businessman promised Monaco FC 1.4 billion euro over ten years. This money was to be returned to the company.
Dmitry Rybolovlev is on the so-called "Kremlin list" of the US. He is the owner of the Monaco FC football club. Forbes lists him in the top 20 wealthiest people in Russia.


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When we started posting way back in 2009 we made it clear that we were not or do not research anything and spell checking is non-existant. We left the research up to the reader. This has changed based on the kind of posting we have done recently. If someone would have told us five years ago that we would be posting about our Belief System, The Arc of the Covenant, The End of our Known World, Where the heck is Jesus, on and on, we would have said "No Flicking way!".
And now, we even research. Yes, this stuff needs research and the cool thing about research is we never know where we will end up. Like this post, we got here during research on the story that Jesus did not die and he and Mary Magdalene (PG) went to Portugal and there they raised their daughter. So we were looking at our library and we found a very old book that someone gave us 20 years ago about "alchemy". The conclusion most people think about alchemy is turning lead into gold and if we found that secrete, we would not be typing these words. Our staff of super models would be doing our blog posts for us, but that is only in our minds. What we did find is a section about The Fountain of Youth.
For hundreds maybe thousands of year's people have been looking for the Fountain of Youth, the most famous being Marco Polo, but our research says that Marco was not looking for the fountain. It really doesn't matter, because he did not find it. There are many other who claim to have found it, but like we believe the Arc of the Covenant does not exist, we believe the Fountain of Youth is not a place, it's a formula in the alchemy book and we have filled in what is needed. As you probably know we don't believe in accidents and we did not find this accidentally, we have been wondering if it's possible to get younger, and of course, we do believe that "anything is possible and there are no limitations". What is cool is most of the ingredients we are already doing as our daily and weekly routine. We did go out and find a few additional meditations to include and we have been executing this formula for about a month. We feel the change folks, our health is changing back to our younger years and we are not only doing this formula, but we are working with our doctors in solving the one issue we have had for many years, and that is shortness of breath. The cause is mainly the genetic illness called "Ortho-static Hypotension". We did a post on this and we found that compression stockings take care of the dizziness, but because the heart and lungs get out of sync the minute we start vigorous exercise we lose our breath. Just yesterday on a visit to our primary care doctor we found out that about a year ago we had started a medication to cure this, but we had stopped for some unknown reason. We have since started again and of course, this leads us to our belief that back then we were not ready for this solution and now we are. Maybe it's because on our Uber ride we met a medical researcher that works for Stanford and has amazing energy or the medical student that we gave a ride to? Everything everyone does has an effect somewhere in the universe. We don't dwell on this stuff, we just believe that God/The Universe is watching us follow our path and guiding us along. So here we go getting younger with each moment. The wait has been well worth it and we will track our progress so we can report to you when we reach our goal of forty years old. The formula says that it will change our body, mind, and spirit so that it's all in sync. We will keep our mind clear and stay in the moment so that is we skip something we will be notified.
This July we will 75 years old and as of just yesterday the Uber driver thought we were still working and our age is 55, so we are 20 years ahead already. Once we get to mid 40's we plan to pass on the formula to a few friends and guide them through the process. It will work folks, but if you're dedicated it becomes fun and that what this is all about. We of course will continue to share our experiences with others and help others follow their dreams. We have had a ton of fun playing with Reiki Energy. Of course we have had fun with Astral Travel and some of the new places to visit like Telos. Did we mention we once said "We want to live to 200 years old"? This has changed to "We want everyone to live as long as they wish". We were channeled by Roy back in the early 90's and everything he said has come true except one thing and that is how and when we will die. We know the "how" and that will generate the when, so when we decide to do the "how" we will be ready to pass on and since we have already been to the other side, we have no fear and will greet the other souls with a celebration and plan our next life.
We wish to end by saying to we send our blessings to all those earth angels to came to our assistance yesterday at 3250 Alpine Road in Portola Valley. They all came from everywhere and we know we needed that experience because we were a bit over confident and the Universe sent a message LOLOLOL.
Thanks to everyone who has stopped by and to the new subscribers (One from Russia not named Putin). We are sitting here listening to "My Fathers Eyes" by Eric Clampton and feeling we are one with all that is. How beautiful the view is and we wish to tell everyone they are not alone and all you have to do to find out is reach out to the next person you see. Smile and see what happens. Say "Hola" or "Hello" or "I see you", and see the response. Have fun folks.
We have nothing at this time except to send many blessings to all.


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Creating Reach campaigns on Facebook can be a cost effective customer acquisition method.
Reach campaigns can help brands focus on smaller audiences and maximise reach within their intended audience segment. Facebook ads allow marketers to set targets on the basis of levels of response. They can then focus on the most responsive audience and curate a relevant campaign.
The author recommends that it is important to set a frequency cap to avoid ad fatigue which is caused by recurring ads. For an effective campaign, brands need to balance to what extent and how often they appear in someone's newsfeed with the same ad.
The tool is best used to target "hot" audiences - those who have already engaged with the business and are likely to make a purchase. This highly responsive audience can be captured by conducting campaigns for a short duration (for example, three days) followed by reminder ads and time sensitive offers.
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The 15th annual Health Career Exploration Camp sponsored by the Utah Center for Rural Health was recently held at Southern Utah University, and was attended by several youth from Carbon High School.
The high school students who participated in the June 17 – 19 health career camp did so because they are interested in someday pursuing a career in the health care field. They, along with 75 other high school students, explored the health care industry through three-days of hands-on experiences and learning opportunities for all who attended.
Students attending included: Shelbie Madsen, Ashley Greenwood, Kaylee Bruno, Ryan Cano, Jayde Moynier, Lexi Monson and Kyle Barrett.
At the camp, participants were divided into five groups and rotated among 14 different workshops. Some of the workshops featured health career skills where participants learned to suture, take blood pressures, intubate and maintain an airway, provide first-aid, patient transfer techniques, diabetes management, proper wound care techniques and more.
In science labs students looked at blood smears through microscopes, conducted chemistry experiments, learned how diseases are spread, made their own teeth impressions, dissected sheep eyes and sheep hearts, and learned about pharmacy by making their own chapstick.
Careers that were featured at the camp included, Respiratory Therapy, Nursing, Nurse Practitioner, Medical Technologist, Physician, Veterinarian, Dental Hygienist, Physical Therapist, EMT, Pharmacist, and Dentist.
Because there is a strong need for health care workers in rural Utah, the goal for this camp is simple. "This camp is specifically designed to give students from rural areas opportunities to learn about health care careers in a hands-on way that is not always available to them." stated Carrie Torgersen, coordinator of the camp.
Students interested in health careers have the opportunity enroll in the Center's Rural Health Scholars Program. The Rural Health Scholars Program helps students become successful applicants to medical, dental, pharmacy and other graduate level health professions programs.
CHS students attend SUU health career camp
The 15th annual Health Career Exploration Camp sponsored by the Utah Center for Rural Health was recently held at Southern Utah University, and was attended by several youth from Carbon High School.


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Hi, we just tried to WebDAV-mount an Oracle IFS (1.1) using Microsoft's webfolder client, and failed. Inspection of OPTIONS and PROPFIND responses showed: 1) Oracle IFS only supports DAV class 1, and doesn't return an ALLOW header on OPTIONS, 2) <getetag> is "getetag_blah" for all resources, 3) It tries to return <getlastmodified> in RFC format, but uses it's locale for formatting, which obviously will not produce an RNC formatted date when your language isn't english, 4) It tries to return <creationdate> in RFC format (and fails in the same way), while this should be in ISO8601 format, 5) <getcontentlanguage> (when not "unknown") is set to language strings like "ENGLISH" (which I think is incorrect according to section 14.13 of [RFC2068]) Did anybody have more luck trying this? JulianReceived on Tuesday, 12 June 2001 09:50:09 UTC
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Instagram Influencers Should Know These Things
The number of career-Instagram Influencers is growing as tech-savvy people climb the ranks. It can be prosperous if done correctly.
Instagram (Social Media) Influencer. noun. A Social Media Influencer is a user on social media who has established credibility in a specific industry. A social media influencer has access to a large audience and can persuade others by virtue of their authenticity and reach.
What is an influencer?
If this is a foreign concept to you, you're in for a wild read when you discover the potential income of an influencers. In fact, many instagram influencers are charging between $5,000 and $25,000 for a single sponsored post. Why would brands be willing to pay that much? Because it works.
Recently, Instagram hit the one billion mark for active users. That's a lot of potential for brand-name companies to reach more target consumers. However, not every Instagram user can start billing companies when they tag their favorite pair of jeans! Companies look for users with 10k or more followers. That takes dedication and time. Companies locate a list of Instagram influencers right for their brand. Then, the company will send contracts listing the terms of the agreement. This will lay out compensation and requirements for the post.
How instagram influencers make money
Instagram influencers are relatively few and far between considering the number of active users on the site daily. However, the number of influencers is growing as tech-savvy people jump in the game. It truly is a business and can be a prosperous one if done correctly.
First, you should have a lawyer look over your contracts for sponsorships. Whether you are receiving free merch or cash money, it's still a business transaction and should be treated as such. You want to protect yourself in the event of a breach of contract by either party.
Second, you might consider filing for a business license! A great branded company name, the right structure, and official contracts can help you come to the table with more bargaining power.
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October 26 will be a busy day for tech fans as Microsoft's SmartGlass app hits as the Windows 8 hardware goes on sale.
The free app transforms your tablet or phone into a second screen for the Xbox 360, and will be available on Windows 8 and Windows RT from October 26.
It'll be coming to Windows 8 PCs, Windows RT tablets, Windows Phone 8 handsets and iOS and Android devices eventually, but iOS and Android users may face a wait of several months.
SmartGlass will work with the new Xbox 360 dashboard (which is currently rolling out to all Xbox Live users) and offer web browsing as well as a place to track your gaming facts and figures.
As well as the stat attack, SmartGlass actually allows you to use your tablet or phone as part of certain games – titles like Forza Horizon and Ascend have already integrated the external devices.
SmartGlass can also act as a remote for when you're watching films through your console, streaming other content from the internet or using the newly-launched Xbox Music service.
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The first set photos of Timberlake as Facebook co-founder Sean Parker in David Fincher's upcoming film The Social Network have landed online and Mr. Timberlake looks very unhappy to be back in his N'Sync-style jerry curl (although its current state looks nowhere near as bad as it did in the late-90s). After the jump, you can check out a photo of Timberlake looking suave as well as another photo where he's wearing an NPR t-shirt, thus providing National Public Radio its best unintentional spokesman of all-time.
For those just tuning in, The Social Network is based off the book Ben Mezrich's book The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding Of Facebook, A Tale of Sex, Money, Genius, and Betrayal. Adapted by Aaron Sorkin, the film co-stars Jesse Eisenberg and Andrew Garfield and is set for a late 2010 theatrical release.
Credit to the Daily Mail for the first photo. Click over to Just Jared for more set photos including more with Timberlake showing off his NPR love.


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Today I'm going to talk about the differences between studying at Indonesia Uni and Australia Uni. This is based on my under graduate experience at Universitas Brawijaya and currently, I'm studying Applied linguistics at Monash University. I will generalize what's happen if you study in Indonesia and Australia, but maybe you could have the different experience with me. So if you want to disagree with what I'm saying, you can drop a comment below!
So, shall we start?
1. 'Thank you for coming'
I have two classes this semester, that is Language and Intercultural Communication and General Linguistics. Before starting the lecture, both of the lectures say, "Thank you for coming today", "Thank you for coming to my class, I know it is hard for coming this morning due to the cold, rain, and other", etc. They are always saying thank you every time before the class starts.
While in Indonesia, lectures don't say thank-you-for-coming-to-my-class. I think it is students' obligatory to come to the class, and lectures don't have any reason to say thanks for coming.
I used to be a lecturer asistant. I don't say thank-you-for-coming because I don't have to. So, when the lecturers say thanks for coming to me, I feel I'm beeing appreciated a lot. I think if I were a lecturer some day, I will say thanks to my students for coming to my seminar before the class begins.
2. Mr. Smith or Smith?
We call our lecturer buy their first name here. I think it is only applied in Australia. In USA, students still have to address their lecturer by adding Mr. / Mrs. / Ms in their first/last name. Moreover, in Indonesia, I can't even imagine what if my students call me Gadis. Aussie is very laid back for this.
3. Attendance list
In my home country, usually, the lecturer will call the students' name one by one and then tick their name in the attendance list if they come to the class. Or, the students will have to sign in the attendance list by themselves and the lecturer will make sure that nobody is cheating.
But now in my General Linguistics class, we don't even have a formal-tidy attendance list. We just have to write our name on a piece of paper given by the lecturer.
In my intercultural class, we just have to tick our name in the boxes. But in the first until the fifth meeting, there was no attendance list. So, we ticked our name 6 times in the sixth meeting, which was today.
(Am I explaining clearly to you guys?)
4. Coming late to class
Then, coming late the class is always a problem. But in Australia, lecturers won't matter whether you come late or not, but they never come late. So there is no strict rule that if you come late, you won't able join the class or you won't allow ticking your name on the attendance list or something like that. Coming to the class is your own responsibility, anyway.
However, in Indonesia, there will be always strict rule about punctuality. I remember when I was in post grad, there was one lecturer who was not allowing anyone who came later than him to join the class. Instead, the one who's not been able to come on time, should 'close the door from the outside'.
Now I'm thinking whether I should apply strict rules about coming late if I were a lecturer. If I do, what's the point? What about you, guys?
5. Reading list every week
We have what so called as the reading list. Reading list is a list of material that you should read before the class start. Usually, there will be 2-3 journals/articles/chapters each course that you have to read. Basically, I have around 4-7 things to read in a week. This week, I had 5 reading list of Intercultural course and 3 for General linguistics.
The lecturer won't check you, whether you have read the reading list or not. They also won't call your name one by one to check your understanding. So actually if you don't read them, that's fine
But, by reading the reading list, you might have a better understanding and you will know exactly what your lecturer's talk about, you won't get lost.
So, you have to be very responsible.
6. Appearance
Last but not least, about the appearance. As I mentioned before, Aussie is so laid-back. It is okay for you going to uni wearing shirts, thongs, even dying your hair, and for boys, you can have gondrong or long hair.
I have seen a video about some boys protesting in a university because they can't have gondrong hair. For me, it is a little bit ridiculous. Why can't they just dwell with the rules? They can have their gondrong after graduated. I think they should protest for better causes, for example tuition. Meanwhile, does the rule about gondrong hair really important? I like men with bun hair, anyway (haha).
So, that's the difference, based on my experience studying in Monash university for 2 months so far! Haha.
See you on the next post!


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Christmas Favor Series: Part 5
Driving to church on Christmas morning, I noticed that the church parking lots weren't full, and sadly the hope of the Messiah didn't reach as many souls as it could. It made me wonder:
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If there is one thing that really excites me it's when Christmas Day falls on a Sunday. Surely the churches would be packed with thousands praising God, and having favor with all the people as He added to the Body of Christ. How much more perfect could it get, right?
On Christmas Day the carols of the birth of our Savior were flooding the halls of the church. Entering the sanctuary the instruments were silent as the voices of the Saints rang sweetly throughout the room. In harmony we sang, raised our hands to give praise, prayerfully stood in agreement and attentively listened as the pastor spoke of the timing of God in the delivery of the promised Messiah that would come to save the world.
The service closed with the congregation partaking of Holy Communion (The Lord's Supper) in remembrance of a Savior who was born to die that we may live. Slowly the sanctuary emptied into the corridor as each congregant was given a parting smile with words of encouragement from our earthly shepherd.
Welcome new friends this week from:
See if your city/state/country made the list.
New on DFB – Willemstad, Curaçao; Yaro, Western Division & Suva, Central Division, Fiji; Trail, BC, Canada; Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia; Perosa Argentina, Piedmont, Italy; Diemen, Noord-Holland, Netherlands; Ethiopia; Curacao; Kharkov, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine; Kikinda, Serbia; Tel Aviv, Israel.
USA – Albertville, Balleyton, Berlin, Boaz, Cullman, Eva, Good Hope, Hanceville, Holly Pond, Hulaco, South Vinemont, Walter, Welti & Wilmer, Alabama; Ionia, Kentwood, Grand Haven, Montague, Muskegon, Ottawa Center, Shelby & Whitehall, Michigan; Charleston, AR; Fort Myers, Ocala, Pensacola, Ponce Inlet & Winter Haven, FL; Campbellsville, Panther & Phelps, KY; Cumberland Center, ME; Asheboro, Greensboro, Jaars & Roxboro, NC; Oklahoma City, Muskogee & Poteau, OK; Salem, OR; Folly Beach & Hartsville, SC; Collin, Elmina, Houston, Sherman, McKinney & Prosper, TX; Farmington, UT; Auburn, Jamestown, Mexico, Niskayuna & Rochester, NY; Bluefield & Maurertown, VA.
I am so thankful for your visit and hope that you come back each week to participate in the weekly challenges. God has been faithful and we expect His Christmas favor to abound in the lives of those who chose to believe in His Son, Jesus all year round.
You are welcome to leave comments or prayer requests below. All are private. I would love to hear from you and how Daily Favor has worked in your life. Contact me by leaving a message in the box at the bottom of this week's post.
Don't miss out on this week's challenge (below).
The Woman in Red
My husband and I were about to leave the building when I noticed the attractive woman who sat a few rows in front of us during the service. She was a refined lady elegantly dressed in a beautiful Christmas red sequined poinsettia blouse and a slim line black skirt. Her blondish hair was perfectly styled with poufy curls, and every strand was sprayed in place on the head of this lovely lady of seventy plus odd years.
Turning around I walked over to her and spoke about how lovely she was in her "Christmassy" attire. Not two seconds went by when she grabbed me by the neck and gave a full headlock hug, practically squeezing the stuffing out of me!
Boy was she strong for an older gal! I felt like a squirming cat trying to escape the gripping wrapped arms of a human showing their affection a little too vigorously.
As I tried to regain my stance, with a happy grin she uttered, "Hardly seems like Christmas; it's like it's already over." That was it; she didn't have anything else to say. Now how should I respond to her? I didn't, but simply smiled and bid her a Merry Christmas as I scampered toward the door.
Where was hubby through all this? When I told him what happened he said, "What lady?" Thanks for being there Hon!
Her statement left me a bit uneasy (or perhaps it was trying to recoup air in my lungs …), but I soon forgot it after we got back to the house.
December 26th, 2016
|Someone is sharing the Christ-mas in their community.
Christmas was over technically, but the season was still in full swing … so I thought. In an attempt to lengthen the holiday, the next day we decided to drive around town to see the lights. Oh my, it was like the lady from the church was speaking prophecy!
We drove down street after street, and almost all of the Christmas lights and decorations were already down. The atmosphere was as if people just wanted it over and had a "Let's get on with the next thing" kind of attitude.
When we got home we turned on all our Christmas lights to remind people that the hope and joy of Christmas not only came, but is still here.
… and the song plays on …
Continuing in our Christmas Favor series, the celebration in song doesn't end with Mary, Joseph or the angels during the first Christmas season. God moved on the hearts of two seniors that have been looking for signs of promises of the Lord to unfold. Take a step back in time with me as we glance into the lives of these individuals who served the Lord with gladness.
The Time Has Come
There is one more song to be sung, that of Simeon, an aged man possibly with signs of weathered storms upon his brow. His voice is softened, yet not heavy with sadness or despair. In holy garments he sings joyful praises of hope to Jehovah.
Serving in the temple at that time was an aged prophet, named Simeon who was a Bible translator of the Septuagint besides a psalmist in poetry and music. In hope and by faith, he was waiting for God's promise to be manifested to Israel, and that salvation to all mankind both Jew and Gentile would come.
God has proclaimed him to be a just and devout man, who at night in the Temple sang praises to the LORD. He faithfully looks toward the Heavens for the "Consolation," which is the coming of the Promised Messiah with salvation to be revealed to his people.
At some point in his life, the prophet was promised by the Holy Spirit that he would not die until he had seen the Lord's Christ with his own eyes. That day had come … the timing of God to fulfill His promise was at hand.
Now imagine the event as it unfolds before Simeon. There is no evidence of the actual age of this servant of God, only that he had served the Lord and was really up in years (some even believe almost two hundred based on the favor of God on his life).
Do the Math
Anna the prophetess is the second person we see has entered the picture. For all of her adult life she never left the temple area, but served God 24/7 with fasting and prayers. (Luke 2:35-37)
The Bible describes her as an elderly lady, but let's do the math shall we? Scriptures tell us that she was married for seven years before being widowed for eighty-four years. This would bring her to the age of ninety-one, except that we're forgetting something.
How old was Anna when she got married? Making a general guess around the same age as Mary or at least in her teens which was customary, Anna would be a good old age of one hundred and five plus years (give or take a two). It's highly unlikely that she would have waited until the age of twenty to marry in that culture, but if she did …. Anna would be a whopping one hundred-eleven years old.
So could it also be true that Simeon was much older than we even believed? Long life is a promise from God to those who obey their parents; it's actually the first law of God with promise and is mentioned as such in over twenty-five verses in the Bible.
Examples such as:
I will satisfy him with a long life and show him My salvation.
Honor your father and your mother so that you may have a long life in the land that the Lord your God is giving you. (Exodus 20:12)
Follow the whole instruction the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live, prosper, and have a long life in the land you will possess. (Deuteronomy 5:33)
Although in Genesis 6:3 God specifies the number of days for mankind to one hundred and twenty because of sin, extended years could very well have been part of God's favor on their lives based on their faithfulness and service to Him.
The Hope of Favor
Just what was so special about this ancient of days prophet they called Simeon? How was it that God extended grace to him and not the other prophets? It was because of God's plan on his life, so that all would come to believe on His Son Jesus.
Something we need to clarify is that the work of the Holy Spirit was different in this passage. Simeon was an Old Testament prophet and like the religious leaders or prophets of that time period, the Holy Spirit was "on" him and not "in" him as John the Baptist, Elizabeth and Mary.
Simeon was told through the Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the LORD's Christ in person. He had no idea how this would come about, but stood on the favor promise of hope that it would in his lifetime.
Favor - A Spiritual Gift
When Simeon was given word from the Holy Spirit about being able to see God's Christ, he received a special gift that only a few have been blessed with throughout biblical history. The word pneuma means Spirit in Greek and "ruach" in Old Testament Hebrew, always referring to the Holy Spirit as the giver of spiritual gifts.
However the word "pneuma hagion" is used when speaking of Simeon referring to the favor of God Himself spiritually given to an individual.
It was the favor of God spiritual gift "pneuma hagion" and not the Holy Spirit the "giver of gifts". God's faith and/or power to believe was working in Simeon's life and that's why he never got depressed or discouraged having to wait so long.
The Song of Simeon
In the early evening the Holy Spirit guided Simeon to enter the Temple. As he waited, in walks Joseph and Mary cradling baby Jesus in her arms. They didn't utter a word, but the prophet knew immediately what he was about to experience. He would behold the Christ-mas child.
Taking Jesus in his arms Simeon begins the customary Jewish blessing on a child. Making a declaration he breaks into his farewell address song referred to as "The Nunc Dimittis", a traditional canticle night prayer. In Latin, it translates as "Now, Master, You can let Your servant go (rest and be relieved of duty and depart) in peace being fulfilled, just as You promised."
Singing his last duty as a soldier of the Most High God this is Simeon's Salvation Song:
Simeon took Him up in his arms, praised God, and said:
Now, Master, You can dismiss Your slave in peace,
as You promised.
For my eyes have seen Your salvation.
You have prepared it in the presence of all peoples—
a Light for revelation to the Gentiles
and glory to Your people Israel.
as You promised.
For my eyes have seen Your salvation.
You have prepared it in the presence of all peoples—
a Light for revelation to the Gentiles
and glory to Your people Israel.
Luke 2:28-32 (HCSB)
By faith Simeon rejoices declaring that because of the promise fulfilled he could now die in peace, knowing that salvation was secure through Jesus.
How Christmas Favor Came to You and Me
Notice in verse thirty how Simeon uses the phrase "Thy Salvation". Translated from the Greek word Soterion, it's not the usual word "Soteria" which means nothing broken, nothing mission.
The word here (Soterion) is used of Jehovah Himself, not merely of salvation. God Himself has come … Immanuel, God with us. (Matthew 1:23)
In verse thirty-two Simeon spoke of a Light to the Gentiles and Israel, meaning the revelation by unveiling and manifestation that could be viewed or seen. In other words, hey guys this baby is the One!
The "glory" spoken of in the last part of the song was a fulfilled promise to the people of Israel who were waiting for the glory; that special blessing from God and the Christ-mas child was that miracle.
Hope Has Come
At the same moment Simeon began sharing the prophecy with Mary and Joseph, the widow Anna that served in the church entered the room. She waited as Simeon finished his message that the Deliverer has come like the prophet Isaiah had said in chapter 49 verse 6.
Now it's Anna's turn to speak about Jesus to all who were looking (hoping) for the redemption of Jerusalem. (Luke 2:38) She would also share in the favor of God by witnessing this promise being fulfilled.
A forty day old baby was the promise Deliverer for the Jewish people, and Messiah to all nations who would come to believe in Him as the Savior. The Christ-mas light is here and shines throughout the earth with good tidings of great joy to all mankind. The hope of God's favor for salvation was marked for eternity when Christ was born in a "cattle's" cave in Bethlehem.
Throughout the years Simeon continued to believe, without knowing how God would work things out for his good. He saw a baby physically, but spiritually Simeon saw the solution that would repair the breach that sin caused between God and man.
In wisdom Simeon prepared the young couple for what would become of the Christ child. The sword that would pierce the Son of God would do the same emotionally as Mary would one day observe this prophecy before her own tear filled eyes. (Luke 2:34-35)
Gender to Generation
As we have walked through the lives of those who received Christmas Favor in this series, it isn't surprising how God has done so. He has crossed generations and gender using a young virgin, a barren woman, a working class man, an elder in the priesthood, an old prophet and a prophetess.
Elizabeth, Zechariah, Joseph, Mary, Simeon and Anna trusted God's plan and remained faithful and receptive to the Holy Spirit. Their faithfulness allowed God to give them His favor and be a part of something great that others only witnessed or missed out on altogether.
What did they all have in common (besides a song in their heart)? Not knowing how things would play out for their future, they surrendered their all to the Spirit of God, reminding us that we are never too young or too old to be used for God's plan.
These now citizens of Heaven responded to the call of God on their lives when their day of salvation came. Their hearts weren't hardened, but surrendered, ready and willing to do "whatever it takes" to get the message that Christ-mas Light, that the Messiah and saving grace (favor) had come.
Today many Christians continue to sing the songs of Christmas past but fail to remain a beacon of light so all would come to believe, because they are not willing to be led.
Are you allowing the Spirit of God to lead you so that you remain righteous and a devout servant of Christ? Perhaps it's time to surrender to the plan so that the Hope of Christmas Favor will flourish in your life every day.
As we come to the end of this series, believe and receive what you have heard on this day.
God's Greatest Hope
Driving to church on Christmas morning, I noticed that the church parking lots weren't full, and sadly the hope of the Messiah didn't reach as many souls as it could. It made me wonder:
"Have God's people forgotten about the Hope of Favor we received when the Christ-mas child was born into our own lives?"
Surrender to the Christ-mas Light
The Christ-mas Light message is still shining bright, and the hope of salvation favor to all who will believe is very much alive!
On December 27th, 2016 we received an aerogramme from a man in Indonesia. My husband asked me if I knew who he was, but I informed him that I did not.
Although physically our Christmas lights can only be seen a short distance, the Light that brought us salvation reaches from sea to sea around the world. This devout man of God wrote a letter of thanks to us for helping them in their outreach missions so other Indonesians would learn about the Christ-mas Child Jesus, and the hope of salvation (through God's Daily Favor) was now theirs by faith. Praise God for the Light of Christ-mas!
Our challenge this week is not one that should end for any believer, but one of spiritual favor for all to witness as Simeon and Anna did.
As you prepare to set goals and resolutions for the upcoming year, through prayer surrender your life plans to the Lord no matter how young or old you are. If you're still here, God has favor designated for your life plan.
Let this year be guided by the Holy Spirit so that He can work joyful wonders of His love through you, and grant you more favor then you've ever experienced.
Your life matters to God. There is a promise behind that hope of Christmas Favor set aside just for those who dare to believe.
Let me leave this thought with you as to why God is willing to show favor to those who will shine the Light of Christ-mas not only on the holiday, but all through the year.
"The people are living very much below poverty line, and in part living in fear, anxiety and are desperate. They very much need the news of peace, joy and eternal life through salvation." Letters of Hope from Indonesia
Remember what you've learned this year, and take it to the next step. Shine the Light of the Hope of Christ-mas Favor with others each and every day God grants you life.
"For the administration of this service not only supplies the needs of the Saints, but also is abounding through many thanksgivings to God.
While, through the proof of this ministry, they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the gospel of Christ,
and for your liberal sharing with them and all men,
and by their prayer for you, who long for you because of the exceeding grace ((His favor and mercy and spiritual blessing which is shown forth) of God in you.
Thanks be to God for His indescribable free gift of eternal life through salvation! (2 Corinthians 9:12-15 NKJV emphasis mine)
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Dawid Radziszewski Gallery | Marcin Zarzeka
The Polish presence is strong at this year's abc, with four noteworthy galleries from Warsaw showcasing artists' positions. We're taking a moment to explore what they have on display.
Profile Gallery — Jaroslaw Kozlowski
Profile Gallery is showing the works of Jaroslaw Kozlowski, a master of conceptual reflection and linguistic games. Kozłowski transforms information media, such as newspapers or displays, into media of disinformation to expose the games we are involved in every day, whether we want it or not, as well as the hypocrisy of images.
Galeria Stereo — Roman Stańczak
In the 90's, Roman Stańczak became famous with a series of sculptural objects using everyday items, and performances he penned as "distortions". His work focuses on the act of destroying a ready made and how that suggests a distinct and alternate reality. Stańczak's practice combines a performative elements, religious aspects and a deeply ingrained sense of humour.
Dawid Radziszewski — Marcin Zarzeka
Prepared especially for abc, Marcin Zarzeka's series of work consist of spatial objects that seek to develop a distinction between the imaginary and the real, between sculpture and painting. Adhering to his own visual alphabet, the artist continues to dissect the nature of illusions.
Piktogram — Tomasz Mróz
A table with a few mundane objects displayed on it sets a rather bizarre scene; a lamp, a partly eaten bread, a crumb, a spoon, and a worm are all remnants of an unknown past occurrence. Tomasz Mróz's surreal composition creates an atmosphere comparable to that of sinister horror films, and invites the viewer to play detective.A Piece of Warsaw in Berlin during abc
Credit first picture: Dawid Radziszewski Gallery | Marcin Zarzeka |The Golden Age, 2015
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It starts like this: Haruki kisses Kazuki first.
It's late afternoon in the student council office. The other members have long since gone home, and even Yuki has left early, muttering something about a family dinner and looking about as pleased as a man heading to his final supper. Except for the gentle scratch of pen against paper, the room is quiet: Haruki is involved with something-or-other, and Kazuki is somewhere hovering on the edge of sleep, his arms folded on the edge of the desk and his cheek pillowed on those arms. He'd given up on trying to convince Haruki to play hooky after the fifth absentminded "what?" and now, he's just waiting.
He likes this, though, the quiet minutes that he can spend near Haruki without anyone else. He doesn't resent sharing with Yuki (much), but his favorite times are when it's just the two of them–even if Haruki is working, or reading, or not even paying attention at all, it's a space where only the two of them exist.
The sounds of the pen stop. "Kazuki," Haruki says.
Kazuki looks up. He blinks a few times. Haruki's glasses are doing that thing where they look opaque, hiding his eyes. "Haruki–?"
It happens like this: Haruki leans forward and kisses him.
As first kisses go, it's nothing spectacular. There are no fireworks going off, no swelling romantic music, no heartbeats synchronizing as one. Haruki's mouth is soft, but a little chapped, slightly cooler than Kazuki's own; he smells like the same brand of soap and shampoo he's used since they were brats–there is nothing new to learn, because they already know everything about each other.
Well, except maybe for this.
Haruki also pulls back first. His glasses are still reflecting the light, and his brows are drawn together in that particular way he has when he's on the verge of solving a problem that's been puzzling him for a while. "Hm," he says, and starts to gather his papers together. It's like nothing even happened, for all the reaction that's showing on Haruki's face: as always, he's calm and he's in control. He opens his mouth, and instead of anything like explanation, he says, "We're having nabe for dinner tonight. Grandmother said to invite you."
It pisses Kazuki off. This was significant! This was important! And Haruki's grandma's nabe was really good, but some things had more priority!
"Haruki," he says.
"She was planning on making dango, too," Haruki says, as he snaps his bag shut. "It's been a while since you've come over, so she misses you–"
Kazuki grabs Haruki by the collar, hauls him in close, and kisses him. Because it's only his second kiss, it's rough and unpracticed and their noses mash together at a bad angle and he's not sure whose teeth bashed against his lip, but it's pulled Haruki off-balance–he's making a few startled noises, his hands fluttering before they come to rest on Kazuki's shoulders. His fingers flex and relax, and it's not hard to read him (it's never been hard for Kazuki to read him)–no, stop, I should say something, we can't.
"We can," Kazuki tells him, only since they're still kissing, sort of, it comes out more like "wwwgnn." We can, it's all right, it's you and it's me and I don't care if you're ahead right now, because I'll always catch up, and we'll go together. It's a lot to put into a single sentence, but since it's Haruki, he understands. He pulls away, and now his glasses are askew and his face is red and his eyes are wide. Kazuki can see himself reflected in them.
"You're the smart one," Kazuki says. "But I always catch up in the end. You're not allowed to go anywhere without me." He lets go of Haruki's collar and reaches to tug his tie free instead, wrapping the end of it around his fist, then grins widely. "Besides, you'd worry if you tried to leave me."
"Kazuki," Haruki says softly. His voice cracks a little, and he looks so bewildered; Kazuki softens a bit in spite of himself. "I'm s–"
"I'm not," Kazuki says, and kisses him again. This time he doesn't rush it, so he avoids the nose obstacle and the teeth problem, so he's pretty proud of himself. He even wins another little sound from Haruki, this one softer than before, which gives him as much of a thrill as getting the first perfect score on a new arcade shooter does. Maybe even more of one, because if it's a game, it's one Haruki will actually play with him, instead of hanging back to watch.
When this kiss ends, Haruki is still red, and he still looks bewildered, but he's smiling now too, the same small private one that's only ever belonged to Kazuki. He readjusts his glasses, but doesn't try to pull his tie free, and he says, "If we don't hurry, we'll be late for dinner."
"–Ahh!" Kazuki lets go finally, yanking back to grab his own bag. "Does this mean they'd start without us? They wouldn't do that, right?? Wait for us, nabe! We're coming!" He grabs Haruki's wrist with his free hand and runs for it, dragging Haruki along the way.
It starts like this: Haruki kisses Kazuki first.
Wherever it ends, though, Kazuki thinks, it'll be fine. Because no matter where they go, they'll be there together.
"Kazuki, my keys are in my bag, they're back in the council office–"
"Ehhhhh?! Why didn't you say so before?!"
"I was trying to! You weren't listening!"
"Kazuki, honestly–"
"I'm going to die! I'll die of hunger right here! Harukiiiii!"
"You …"
"It's a race now! We have to run! Ouuuu! Ready, GO!"
Together's better than apart.


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Ebenezer Scrooge … Gregory Burgess+
Gregory Burgess (Ebenezer Scrooge) a member of CSC's Resident Acting Company, has performed in CSC's productions of The Winter's Tale, The Fantasticks, Richard III (2017, 2012), Anne of the Thousand Days, Wild Oats, A Christmas Carol (2014-2017), Titus Andronicus, The Importance of Being Earnest, A Midsummer Night's Dream (2014, 2010), As You Like It, The Merry Wives of Windsor, The Taming of the Shrew (2017, 2013), and The Merchant of Venice, among many others. His training includes The Martin Blank Studio, The Shakespeare Theater, and Howard University.
Bob Cratchit … Steve Torres
Steve Torres (Bob Cratchit and Guest) is making his CSC and Baltimore debut. Previous credits include: Tecumseh!, Macbeth (Tecumseh! Outdoor Drama); Beauty and the Beast, Robin Hood, Christmas Carol, and The Secret Garden (Hampstead Stage Company); Oedipus El Rey, King Lear, and Christmas Carol (Dallas Theater Center); The Mousetrap, Passion Play, and Avenue Q (Santa Rosa Rep); To Live is to Fly (Kitchen Dog Theatre); Jump/Cut (Echo Theatre). Recent directing credits: Assistant Director/Hamlet; Director/Titus Andronicus (Tecumseh! Outdoor Drama). Education: MFA in Acting (Southern Methodist University), BA in Acting (California State University, Fresno).
Mrs. Cratchit and Ms. Winthrop … Molly Moores+
Molly Moores (Ms. Winthrop, Guest and Mrs. Cratchit) is a CSC Resident Acting Company Member and CSC Teaching Artist. She has performed with CSC in A Midsummer Night's Dream (2018, 2011), The Winter's Tale (2018), A Christmas Carol (2014-2017), Julius Caesar, Romeo and Juliet (2012, 2015-2017), Anne of the Thousand Days, The Three Musketeers, Macbeth, Richard II, The Taming of the Shrew (2013), Antony and Cleopatra, Pride and Prejudice, and The Merchant of Venice. www.mollymoores.com.
Fred and The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come … Elliott Kashner+
Elliott Kashner (Fred, Guest, Waterman, and The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come) is a CSC Associate Company member. He has appeared as Tony Lumpkin in She Stoops to Conquer, Fred in A Christmas Carol (2017), Roderigo in Othello, Benvolio in Romeo and Juliet (student matinee: 2016), and Lamp in Wild Oats. Regional credits include Everyman Theatre: Book of Joseph (Craig); Signature Theatre: Pride in the Falls of Autrey Mill (Chad U/S); Local credits include: Adventure Theatre MTC: Junie B Jones is Not a Crook (Handsome Warren); Keegan Theatre: Golden Boy (Roxy); Molotov Theatre Group: Nightfall with Edgar Allen Poe (Poe); Quotidian Theatre Company: Doubt: A Parable (Father Flynn); WSC Avant Bard: The Bacchae (Pentheus); Elliott is Institutional Giving Manager at Everyman Theatre and holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics.
Dorothy (Fred's wife) … Elana Michelle+
Elana Michelle (Guest, Dorothy, and Baltimore Lady) is a CSC Resident Acting Company member and CSC Teaching Artist. She has performed with CSC as Constance Neville in She Stoops to Conquer as Hippolyta and Titania in A Midsummer Night's Dream (2018), Time, Rogera and Mopsa in The Winter's Tale, Jane Seymour in Anne of the Thousand Days, Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, (movable production and school matinee: 2016), and in A Christmas Carol (2015-2017). She appeared as King of France in All's Well That Ends Well with CSC's Blood & Courage under-30 company. Other roles include Titania in Midsummer Night's Dream with Maryland Renaissance Festival, Candace in Project Run-A-Way with Annapolis Historical Society, Katherine in Henry 5×7 with Barabbas Theatre, and Abby in the 2016 film, The Spirit of the Staircase.
Young Scrooge and George William Brown … Terrance Fleming
Terrance Fleming (George William Brown, Young Scrooge, Waterman and Baltimore Gentleman, a Cop) has performed with CSC in Macbeth (student matinee: 2018) and Alice in Wonderland. Since moving to Baltimore he has appeared in many productions, including The Cradle Will Rock with Iron Crow Theatre, Memphis with ArtsCentric Theatre, Romeo and Juliet with The Green Globe Theatre, Grey Gardens with Stillpointe Theatre, and Schoolgirl Figure with Cohesion Theatre. Terrance holds a BFA, with an emphasis in performance, from the University of Southern Mississippi. He is from Mobile, AL, and moved to Baltimore in January 2016.
Robert Cary Long, George Wilkens and Topper … Bart Debicki
Bart Debicki (Robert Cary Long, George Wilkens, Topper and Mr. Jones) appeared as Brakenbury in CSC's Richard III (2017 and 2012). He has also appeared in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) at the Fells Point Corner Theatre, and as El Gallo in The Fantasticks, Cornelius Hackl in Hello Dolly!, Jamie in The Last 5 Years, and Juan Peron in Evita at Spotlighters Theatre. Bart trained at New York's Stella Adler Studio of Acting. He has a PhD in Management Strategy and teaches cross-cultural management and international business at Towson University.
Mr. Fezziwig and The Ghost of Christmas Present … Gregory Michael Atkin
Gregory Michael Atkin (Mr. Fezziwig, The Ghost of Christmas Present and Baltimore Gentleman) has perform with CSC as Jack Slang and Diggory in CSC's She Stoops to Conquer the Mock Turtle in CSC's Alice in Wonderland. Other credits include How I Became a Pirate with Adventure Theatre MTC; A Dream Within A Dream: A Madness with Through the Fourth Wall Productions; Twelfth Night with Prince George's County Shakespeare in the Park; and Featured in the Source Festival with the Source Theatre. He holds a BFA in Theatre Performance from Ohio University.
Mrs. Fezziwig and Older Belle … Tamieka Chavis+
Tamieka Chavis (Mrs. Fezziwig, Older Belle and Mrs. Dilber) a CSC Resident Acting Company Member and Teaching Artist, just closed Macbeth as Lady Macbeth, and has also appeared in Romeo and Juliet (student matinee 2018) as Prince Escalus, and The Tempest as Queen Alonso. Select regional credits include Mosaic Theatre Company: CHARM; Constellation Theatre Company: Caucasian Chalk Circle; Ally Theatre Company: Rabbit Summer, Clover; The Hub Theatre: The Late Wedding; NextStop Theatre: Middletown, Eurydice, Love, Loss, and What I Wore; Faction of Fools: Foolish Fairytales; Smithsonian Discovery Theater: Mother Earth and Me, Lions of Industry-Women of Invention; Atlas TYA: Stay Awake. Select TV/Film: Anacostia (2015, '17, & '18 Emmy Nominated Daytime Digital Drama Series, and numerous Indie Soap Awards and Nominations including Best Lead Actress), HBO's The Wire, Torn. She is also a company member and teaching artist with Smithsonian's Discovery Theater and Ally Theatre Company. Tamieka is a faculty member and graduate of The National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts.
James (Older Belle's husband) and Josiah … Michael Toperzer
Michael Toperzer (James, Guest, Waterman, and Josiah) is a CSC Teaching Artist and has appeared with CSC as Oberon and Theseus in A Midsummer Night's Dream (2018), White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland and Friar Lawrence in Romeo and Juliet (student matinee 2018). Recent credits include Keith in Don with The Secret Theater, The Attendant in The Last Poet on Mars with Brooklyn Actors Troupe; Malvolio in Twelfth Night with Monday Theater Co., Tybalt and Paris in Romeo and Juliet with Occupy Verona, Fluello in The Honest Whore with The Flea Theater, Mel in Slam! with Sequoia Theater Co., and Lucius Andronicus in Titus Andronicus with Empty Chair Theater. He holds a BFA in Acting from Adelphi University, through which he studied abroad at London Dramatic Academy.
The Ghost of Christmas Past and Laura … Emily Karol
Emily Karol (The Ghost of Christmas Past, Laura and Lady in Snow) is making her CSC stage debut. Her regional credits include: MD Renaissance Festival: La Dama Boba (Nise), The Tempest (Director), As You Like It (Audrey) Much Ado About Nothing (Beatrice), Comedy of Errors (Courtesan). Annapolis Shakespeare Company: Romeo & Juliet (Lady Capulet). MD Shakespeare Company: Romeo & Juliet (Nurse/Tybalt/Lord Capulet/Balthazar), Merchant of Venice (Portia), A Midsummer Night's Dream (Helena). Shakespeare & Company: Measure for Measure (Provost/Elbow/Francisca), Othello (Emilia u/s), Twelfth Night (Malvolio/2nd Officer). Kensington Arts Theater: Steel Magnolias (Shelby Eaton-Latcherie), Jekyll & Hyde (Emma Carew). Emily is also a resident teaching artist with CSC.
The Ghost of Jacob Marley and Chickenman … Steven Hoochuk
Steven Hoochuk (The Ghost of Jacob Marley, Guest, Baltimore Businessman, and Chickenman) has appeared with CSC as King of Hearts, Walrus and Duck in Alice in Wonderland; Antonio in The Tempest; Mortimer in The Fantasticks; Baptista/Haberdasher in The Taming of the Shrew; Peter Quince/Egeus in A Midsummer Night's Dream ( YEAR?); Belarius in Cymbeline; Marcus Andronicus in Titus Andronicus; and Leonato in Much Ado About Nothing. He has appeared in numerous roles with Maryland Shakespeare Festival, Annapolis Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare Theatre Company, and Solas Nua. He attended Rutgers University, and the Shakespeare & Company Intensive Actor Training Program.
Marian and Caroline … Kate Forton+
Kate Forton (Children's Choir Director, Guest, Marian, Caroline, Mrs. Jones and Lady in Snow) is a CSC Associate Company Member. She has performed in several productions with CSC, including A Midsummer Night's Dream (2018), A Christmas Carol (2017, 2016, 2015), The Taming of the Shrew (2017), Richard III (2017), Anne of the Thousand Days, Titus Andronicus (2015), The Comedy of Errors (2015), Richard II, and As You Like It (2014). Other recent credits include NEW YORK and Company with Just Off Broadway.
Jill, the fiddler … Ellie Cattle
Ellie Cattle (Jill, the fiddler) is a local musician and actress, performing in Chesapeake Shakespeare Company's 2017 production of A Christmas Carol as well as various festivals in the Maryland and DC area.
Director of A Christmas Carol … Gerrad Alex Taylor+
Gerrad Alex Taylor (Director, Associate Artistic Director and Director, The Studio) oversees all programming in The Studio at the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, which offers classes year-round for area youth and adults. Gerrad teaches in the theatre departments at UMBC and George Washington University. He holds a BA in Neuroscience from The Johns Hopkins University and an MFA in Performance from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Along with being a member of CSC's Resident Acting Company, Gerrad has worked as an actor, director, and educator for theatres and educational institutions across the country including: the Great River Shakespeare Festival, Shakespeare Festival St. Louis, Pacific Conservatory Theatre-PCPA, Everyman Theatre, Constellation Theatre Company, Washington Stage Guild, and the Children's Theatre of Annapolis. He is a member of the Actor's Equity Association.
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In the last two weeks, we have seen dustings of snow in the high country around Durango, CO! Although the snow has come and gone, it is a signal of the winter sports activities to come here in the Adventure Ed program at Fort Lewis College. Winter semester classes being offered for 2011 include telemark skiing, winter expedition skills, and mountaineering to complement the courses of teaching methods for Adventure Educators, Philosophy and Theory of Adventure Education, Organization and Administration of Adventure Education, and Adventure Education Practicum.
ADVISING WILL BEGIN IN THE NEXT TWO WEEKS!! Dates will be provided to AE students via the listserv, as well as being posted here once our meeting dates have been firmed up later this week. Faculty and staff look forward to meeting with all our majors, and expect to see new students coming into the program as well. Please call or email the Office Manager, JC Perteet at email@example.com (970)247-6383 if you have questions!