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Rock County Cancer Coalition
We are a non-profit organization that will provide financial assistance to cancer victims and their families in Rock County, Wisconsin. Our group is strictly volunteer. The coalition was formed in an effort to raise funds to help friends and neighbors through a difficult time.
We will be fundraising throughout the county by holding different events. Great Upland Cancer Shootout in March, Walk For Hope in late May, a half Marathon in late summer and a craft show in November. There are several other events in the planning stages. We will also be asking Rock County business for their support, either through monetary donation or hold event to help benefit RCCC.
Examples of the benefits that people may receive are gas cards for travel expenses for cancer treatment or Doctor visits. Paying for a prescription or some other type of financial need deemed necessary by the Board of Directors to help them while fighting Cancer. Benefits are distributed via a voucher. There are no cash payouts. Funds are available to anyone living in Rock County who is currently diagnosed with cancer and seeing a Physician. Verification of residence in Rock County is required.
Fund-raising events are organized by the members, and tax-deductible contributions from individuals are always welcome. To learn more about the Rock County Cancer Coalition, please contact a board member, send an e-mail, or write to us. Donations may be sent to Rock County Cancer Coalition, P.O. Box 2092 Janesville, Wi 53547 or visit our web page www.rockcountycancercoalition.org
- Bruce Thoms, Pres. 608-754-2286
- Brigette Thoms, Tres. 608-754-2286
- Aleta Hanson, Secratery
- Nancy Restivo, Vice Tres.

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ENTER AT https://www.entrycentral.com/lochlomondswims
Following the tremendous success of SwimRun Loch Lomond Inch By Inch we thought – Why should the SwimRunners have all the fun?
Loch Lomond's island waterways offer a truly unique experience for the long distance swimmer.
So as part of the 2017 SwimRun Loch Lomond weekend we are offering 5km & 10km swims from Luss to the waterways of Inchtavannach, Inchmoan and Inchconnachan.
Keep up to date with event details at https://swimrunuk.wordpress.com/inch-2-inch-swims-loch-lomond/
Schedule for Sat 2nd Sept 2017. Start, Finish & HQ Luss Beach.
Registration & Sign on:
7.30am – 8.30am
Event start and finish time:
10km non wetsuit swim start – 8.40am
10km wetsuit swim start time – 9am
5km (all) swim start time – 9.20am
expected 1st 5km swim finish – 10.40am
expected 1st 10km swim finish – 11.15am
expected last 5km swim finish – 1pm
expected last 10km swim finish – 3pm
The route will be marked by large marker buoys. Full details closer to the event. Starting at Luss beach and heading South East towards The Narrows, hugging the shore of Inchtavannach then anticlockwise round Inchmoan before following route back up The Narrows to Luss.
5km swim will follow this route down The Narrows towards The Haven then return.
Skins or Wetsuit:
We have a limited number of places available for Non Wetsuit Swimmers. Due to the higher safety cover required there is an additional £20 premium for SKINS / NON WETSUIT swimmers.
The wetsuit compulsory events will go ahead no matter what the water temperature.
If the water temperature is below 14c all non wetsuit swimmers will have to sign a specific cold water liability waiver.
If the water temperature is below 12c all wetsuit and non wetsuit swimmers will have to sign a specific cold water liability waiver.
Typical Loch Lomond water temperature in September is 16c
Safety Tow Floats:
The entire swim route is within speed restricted zones, however Loch Lomond can be busy with boats, jetskis and other loch users. For increased visibility safety tow floats are compulsory for ALL swimmers. There are many on the market, we recommend local supplier LOMO of GLASGOW
Feed / Aid stations:
First aid, warm drinks, gels, energy drinks and lots of our usual goodies will be available at the following locations.
Inchtavannach Nth of Narrows approx 2km
Inchmoan Sth Beach approx 3.5km
Inchmoan Nth Beach approx 6km
Inchtavannach Nth of Narrows approx 8km
10km Cut Off Time:
All 10km swimmers must reach the 3km mark immediately due west of Inchmoan within 2hrs of Wetsuit start. Swimmers will not be allowed to continue swimming round Inchmoan after this time, instead they will be able to swim back up the Narrows to the finish at Luss.
Terminating Swims:
The organiser, water safety team or medical team may withdraw any swimmer from the event if they feel the swimmer is is medically unfit, too slow or creating a hazard to themselves, other swimmers or loch users.
Enter Inch 2 Inch before 1st December and get priority entry for River Spey Swims which open on 2nd January.
There will be NO REFUNDS and NO TRANSFERS to other athletes. If you become unable to make the event you will be able to defer your entry to 2018 or to another Ha Ha Event. Please only sign up if you know you can make the event.


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Tesla Eye Candy 34 / Million Dollar Tesla Trip
Posted on December 17, 2015 by Matt Pressman
For this Tesla Eye Candy installment, we're going to have to award the best photo and video to the same guy, Steve Sasman. Okay, okay... we admit it, we're partial to Steve because he's a really cool Tesla owner and he stopped by to visit (and interview) us earlier this year. That said, Steve logged an incredible 27,615 miles all across the USA and Canada in his Tesla Model S! We also feature more beautiful Tesla photos including a very cool shot of a Tesla Model X at the end of the rainbow. Scroll down to check out this week's top picks...
Instagram: @sasmania
Okay, back to Steve and his amazing 27,615 mile Model S road trip. Steve explained in a recent post, "Thanks to Tesla for the free Superchargers that enabled this trip -- I hit 200 of them. I also met and interviewed some amazing people along the way, along with Tesla owners I met at the Superchargers. You may also see a few recognizable 'Tesla People' in the video [and] if anyone doubts the Tesla is a good car to road trip in... this should convince them otherwise." Epic trip. Epic video. And you can even listen to Johnny Cash while you see what Steve saw in his Model S the past four months on the road; this is must-see TV for Tesla fans...
Source: Million Dollar Tesla Trip
By the way, if this epic road trip inspires you to go buy a Tesla Model S, be sure to use Steve's referral code to save some big bucks. What we've showcased in our Tesla Eye Candy series is great stuff we've come across on Instagram and Youtube. So, if you enjoy this series, we encourage you to follow us on Instagram and Youtube (and our other social media channels). Also, we regularly feature Tesla Eye Candy blog posts, so be sure to look out for our weekly series. And, if there are any images (or video) you think we should feature, just contact us.
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12 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Antigua and Barbuda
Former British colonies in the eastern Caribbean, Antigua and Barbuda boast some of the most ravishing beaches in the world. Antigua proudly proclaims it has "a beach for everyday of the year," and Barbuda, Antigua's sleepy sister island, is also blessed with some pristine stretches of pink-tinged sand sprinkled with chic resorts. Not surprisingly, many movie stars and moguls jet to these islands to swim, surf, sun, and swoon on the dazzling shores.
Antigua draws the majority of visitors. Many arrive at the cruise ship port in the colorful capital of St. John's where shopping, museums, and historic buildings are the prime draws. The island preserves its history as a strategic naval port, and animal lovers can swim with friendly stingrays. Peaceful Barbuda has less than two percent of the islands' combined population. Seclusion seekers and nature lovers cherish the tranquility, while birders love the fabled frigate sanctuary. Water sports abound on both islands; diving, swimming, fishing, sailing, and windsurfing are all popular, and golfers will find a couple of scenic courses on Antigua.
1 Half Moon Bay, Antigua
At the southeastern end of Antigua, tranquil Half Moon Bay is fringed by one of the Caribbean's best beaches. Protected by a reef, this idyllic crescent of fine white sand and azure sea, backed by natural foliage, offers excellent snorkeling on calm days. When the wind is up, the surf can be rough. A small restaurant serves snacks just off the beach. Note that the beach is difficult to find, so a GPS will come in handy.
Location: Southeast coast, Antigua
Accommodation: Where to Stay in Antigua
2 Stingray City, Antigua
If you have a lifelong fear of stingrays, this fun face-to-face adventure a five-minute speedboat ride off the east coast of Antigua, should banish those fears forever. Stingray City is a shallow pool with a sandy bottom amid a tropical reef, where hundreds of friendly southern stingrays glide through the crystal-clear waters waiting to be fed by visitors. Depending on your comfort level, you can stand, swim, or snorkel with them, and after your encounter, you can explore the surrounding coral reefs. Feeling their smooth, satiny bodies brush against your skin is a highlight of this exhilarating adventure. The trip to Stingray City is one of the most popular things to do in Antigua.
3 17 Mile Beach, Barbuda
Those who stroll Barbuda's 17 Mile Beach, will probably never see a more ravishing stretch of sand, nor another footprint. Lapped by pale aqua seas, this stunning stretch of pink-tinged sand separates the Barbuda lagoon from the Caribbean Sea, and pleases even the most jaded beach connoisseurs. Facilities are few, if non-existent, so you should bring your own supplies.
4 Nelson's Dockyard National Park, Antigua
One of Antigua's most popular tourist attractions, Nelson's Dockyard National Park, in English Harbour, is home to Antigua's former 18th-century British Naval Dockyard (inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in July, 2016) as well as restored historic buildings and some of the island's best nature trails. Nelson's Dockyard is the only continuously operating Georgian dockyard in the world. The restored marina, with beautiful old stone warehouses, encompasses hotels, restaurants, shops, galleries, and museums. Both the Admiral's House Museum and Dockyard Museum trace the site's history from the 17th century to the present.
After touring the Dockyard, you can enjoy panoramic island views from the ruins of Fort Shirley, perched on the hilltop at Shirley Heights, or Fort Berkeley, at the west entrance to the harbor. The park is also home to 18th-century Clarence House, originally built for the future King William IV, as well as the Dow's Hill Interpretation Centre, along the Lookout Trail near Shirley Heights.
Address: English Harbour
5 Dickenson Bay, Antigua
In the far north of Antigua, Dickenson Bay is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the island. Fronted by a long stretch of white sand beach lined with resorts and alfresco restaurants, the bay is great for swimming and offers the spectrum of water sports. Activity booths are sprinkled along the beach. The bay is also the hub for Antigua's windsurfing scene.
Accommodation: Where to Stay near Dickenson Bay
6 St. John's, Antigua
St. John's, the capital city and cruise ship port of Antigua and Barbuda, is a kaleidoscope of candy-hued colonial cottages and market stalls piled high with tropical fruits and flowers. Looming above the skyline are the white neo-Baroque towers of St. John's Cathedral, one of the city's most distinctive buildings. It is currently undergoing a thorough restoration. For an overview of the island's history, head to the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda in the 18th-century former Court House. Shopping is also excellent in St. John's. Duty-free shops abound at Heritage Quay, souvenir stalls beckon from touristy Redcliffe Quay, and the lively harborside public markets are the place to be on Fridays and Saturdays. For city and harbor views visit the ruins of 18th-century Fort James and Fort Barrington, built to protect St. John's from the French.
7 Devil's Bridge: Indian Town National Park, Antigua
Along the rugged northeast coast, the dramatic scenery of Indian Town National Park features the natural limestone Devil's Bridge, sculpted over the centuries by the pounding surf. At high tide, waves force geysers of water through blowholes in the nearby rock.
The park also offers some rewarding hikes and excellent birding. More than 36 avian species roost in the park among the acacia trees, while the eastern point of the park is believed to have been an Arawak campsite.
Location: Northeast shore, Antigua
8 Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
The Museum of Antigua and Barbuda traces the history of these islands from their geological origins to political independence in 1981. Housed in the museum is a full-scale replica of an Arawak dwelling, as well as pottery, weaving, tools, and exhibits on the islands' different ecosystems. The museum is located in the former 18th-century Courthouse in St. John's.
Address: Long Street, St. John's
9 Fig Tree Drive
Along Antigua's southern coast, Fig Tree Drive winds through rainforest, farmlands, and fishing villages. This picturesque drive offers a glimpse of local life. Banana trees (called "figs" by the locals), mango trees, and coconut palms dot the landscape, as well as the ruins of sugar mills. Look for the roadside stands selling fresh-picked fruit. Along the route, the Fig Tree Studio Art Gallery sells vibrant local art and zipline rainforest tours are nearby.
10 Frigate Bird Sanctuary, Barbuda
Barbuda's Frigate Bird Sanctuary is a haven for birders. Accessible only by boat, the bird sanctuary lies in Barbuda's northwest lagoon and is home to one of the largest nesting colonies of frigate birds in the Caribbean. These large sea birds are known for their bright red gullets and one-and-a-half meter wingspan. The reserve also attracts about 150 other species of birds such as herons, cormorants, and pelicans.
11 Darby Cave, Barbuda
Darby Cave, caused by dissolution of the limestone, is one of Barbuda's most intriguing natural features. Although it is often described as a cave, the site is actually a sinkhole more than 100 meters in diameter. In contrast to the dry surrounding brush, the lush vegetation flourishing inside resembles a rainforest with ferns, tall palmetto palms, and thick lianas lacing around the tree trunks. Many birds can be spotted amid the foliage. Dripping water has also created stalagmites under the overhang.
12 Martello Tower, Barbuda
On the beach at River, a few miles south of the village, Martello Tower (River Fort), was built by the British in the early 19th century on the site of a previous fort that was probably constructed by the Spanish. Today the thick stone walls and gun platform of this small defensive fort are mostly intact, and the ruins are attached to the remains of the previous fort. The tower is the highest building in Barbuda and an important landmark on the island.


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Respecting Religions Results In Similar Kirpan Rulings, Just By Different Words
MIPTC isn't licensed in Canada, where the rule of law is founded on Napoleonic Code, which is supposedly different than the basis for the rule of law in the United States, with the notable exception of Louisiana, which adopts many elements of its law from the French Code. Even though the foundation for the laws that rule our two countries differs, the result is frequently the same.
A decision just handed down in the Supreme Court of Canada is a good example of the similarities in the two approaches to the law, although the wording is much different. For example, you can compare this Canadian decision with a 1995 Ninth Circuit decision, which also allows students to wear Kirpans (a ceremonial dagger) as long as the blade is dull, it is sewn tightly to the sheath, and worn underneath clothing, reasonable restrictions that don't burden the First Amendment. There are other similar results based on U.S. laws. In both countries, it is legal for Sikhs to carry a Kirpan in school, and both countries reached the same decision practically the same way and based on the same protection of freedom of religion. In accordance with their beliefs, Sikhs have been carrying Kirpans since 1699 (scroll down to the 5Ks).
The motto of the United Sikhs is "Recognize the Human Race As One." Given a recent article in this month's National Geographic, I'm inclined to agree.


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As a new small home-based business owner in London, a professional virtual office address will give you the chance to have a more level playing ground with bigger corporations with more resources since you will be able to build a professional image for yourself along with all the great features associated at a very reduced cost. It becomes a lot easier to increase your level of productivity and along with that, your profitability.
The timing to introduce and integrate these virtual features into your business cannot come at a better timing since the economic crisis shows no signs of recovery. It is highly recommended for those who have a home-based start-up, and companies which do not require a permanent office structure or one that does but has no budget to do so and especially handy when dealing with new companies of small to medium scale. You can choose from a host of customizable packages to integrate with your business.
When you opt for a virtual office in London, it becomes very easy to expand your business and go international with the services included in the virtual package such as a good location and business address, mail forwarding and many more. It can give your business an image of professionalism and make it appear to be a larger and well-established company than it is made out to be.
It will also help you to position yourself as a big company with global presence, even when in reality, you could just be a small-scale home-based business working from a small rented room in London. It will give you professional telephone answering services and call transfer to the number of your choice. This will give you added privacy since your home number is not revealed.
The same can be said for your address. Your home address is not revealed since you can choose any address/location you desire to suit your business needs. All your mail will be sent to your intended address/location. In addition, the majority of such services give you the chance to hold conferences and meetings which can be hired at your will. All this will help you to establish your business as an organization to be reckoned with a professional image which is vital for your growth and sustenance.
The cost of managing a virtual office address cannot be compared to what you spend when you use a physical office address in London. This simply means you stand at an advantage of saving a lot of money with a virtual office. This is even more so since you don't have to worry about the cost of setting up a business location with all the office equipment needed to run a business. Things like utility bills will be handled by the virtual office service provider in London.
Using a virtual office in London or any other city in the world, is a sure way to save money and time for your business, as it will give you the chance to focus on growing your business even better.


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Reunited and It Feels So Good.
With Cinga's unexpected missing act, I missed posting July's Recipe of The Month, which usually follows after the 'Hello [insert month]' series. That same week, I was: Attacked by a bad cold. Trapped in a 3-hour interview (É thought that I was missing next after the cat). Rolled in and out of the house running errands. Entertained guests . . . It wasn't exactly the most relaxing of weeks but from each event (except for the cold), I learned to see humour in unbelievably ridiculous people, celebrated silent victory in completing varying tasks, and found joy in giving. Today we are having a seafood grill lunch with friends all afternoon – can't think of a better way to spend a Sunday at the moment! I hope everyone's having a fabulous weekend. Here are 5 Cinspirations that got me going the past week.
1. Reuniting with Cinga
{even though she wants to escape my smothering love}
2. This Portuguese breakfast in bed É curated for me
{because sugared strawberries, the real Portuguese egg tart and creamy azeitão cheese!}
3. These extraordinary tulips
{because you can't tell, can you?}
4. This fortune cookie
{and the gangster message it brings that's just simply spot on for anyone}
5. Dropping a surprise into the mailbox
{because sending and receiving post by mail was one of my favourite things as a child, and it still feels that way (except unfortunately, now I only receive bills)}


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Sunday, October 30, 2011
Yesterday was spent .. for the large part .. driving around town. Normally I get this done during the week .. just to avoid the weekend traffic, but it really wasn't that bad.
Funny how the rain poured so heavily in the morning and then we had warm sunshine in the afternoon. Spent some time just being in the back yard, enthralled with the mixture of birds that are now visiting the yard. Waiting for the sweet trill of the Spotted Towhee.
Today, rain as usual .. so we head out to Dakota Cafe for breakfast …good as usual. Plants are doing well. One Rosemary, in particular, is at the window sill level. Next summer for sure, there will be lots of blue flowers which will attract the Hummingbirds. I see that the Red Hot Poker is growing well .. so they should be flowering next year also … and we can watch the sparrows hang upside down on them, sipping the nectar!
Rain on and off today, with brief periods of bright sunlight! Oh, how I want to go outside, but today we are doing household duties.
A bit of diligence and now I can again see the surface of my desk. Oh happy days.
And I'm keeping up the "recycle" habit and have discarded quite a pile of unnecessary paperwork. That is a good feeling.
Using my new lavender covered lidded storage boxes, I soon have my paperwork sorted and tidily organized. Oh, la … dee ..da!
Right now I can see the sunlight glinting on the branches of the cedar at the side. Lovely sight.
I bought a lovely acrylic bird feeder, the kind that is attached to a window with suction cups .. it's a great little item, the birds can just hop inside and feed away. And that is what one of the little Chickadee's did this morning. He'd been perched in a branch of the apple tree and finally flew over, settled in and started munching in the seeds. Suddenly he noticed me (I think) and flew away. Soon there were 2 little Chickadees in the tree, chattering away to each other. I really thought that they were going to visit the feeder, but they flew away!
This is way better than television, any day.
Well, this is the kind of relaxing Sunday where nothing great need be accomplished. Just little things, and that's enough.
And I'm looking forward to November 1 .. when the great writing begins to happen. NaNoWriMo I've read some posts by those who have entered this and they have some funny comments and positive feedback for everyone. So, I'll be doing my best to write something and won't (or will try not to) worry about the style. It will develop, I'm sure.
I'll just label each chapter numerically. I'm feeling a bit nervous, yet excited at this challenge.
Well. … on with this lovely day!


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Board of Directors
Curtis Hart
Email Address: firstname.lastname@example.com
Telephone: (615) 523-3663
Curtis Hart is the Director of Carrier Development at GEODIS in Brentwood, TN. Curtis has been with GEODIS since 2011 and is responsible for managing modal procurement activities and claims administration. He has held analyst, operations, compliance and purchasing roles while with GM & Schneider in support of OE Automotive Service Operations. Curtis is a certified Six Sigma Greenbelt. Curtis lives in the Nashville, TN area with his family on their 15 acre mini-farm. When not hunting, fishing and learning about rural living, they enjoy traveling to visit family.
Brandon Arnold
Intelligent Logistics, LLC
Email Address: email@example.com
Telephone: (512) 238-6874
Brandon Arnold is the Vice President of Truck Brokerage for Intelligent Logistics, LLC based in Austin, TX. With over 20 years experience in all facets of transportation, Brandon has helped build his organization into an INC 5000 company for 9 of the last 10 years. His role as Vice President began in 2006 and has overseen a 400% growth in that time period. His current role provides support in the growth and expansion of a new office opening in San Antonio, TX by July 2016.
Brandon's experience in transportation includes Freight Forwarding, warehousing, trucking, brokerage, and white glove high value shipments. His memberships include CSCMP, TIA (CTB), APICS, and TIACA. This is his 1st year serving on the board and he has been a member of TLC for the past 3+ years.
An avid sports fan, husband and father of three, Brandon spends most of his free time with his family and recreationally involved in several sports. Being from Austin also means a great love of all things BBQ, great live Music the beautiful Austin outdoors.
Vice President
Angie Sutton
Email Address: email@example.com
Telephone: (775) 398-2623
Angie Sutton is responsible for overseeing carrier qualifications and carrier contracts, as well as handling freight claims for the brokerage operation at Logistics Distribution and Services Corporation in Reno, Nevada. Prior to her present position, she started as the credit/collections manager and moved through various positions with the company, giving her an opportunity to see many different sides of transportation. A life-long resident of Nevada, she lives in Reno, attended the University of Reno, and enjoys the many fun outdoor activities Reno has to offer throughout the different seasons.
Askia Shaheer
Big Lots
Email Address: firstname.lastname@example.com
Telephone: (614) 278-3226
Askia Shaheer is the Manager, Global Logistics for Big Lots Stores, Inc. and has been with Big Lots since 2002. He began in Transportation as an inbound routing coordinator, and has held positions as a domestic dispatcher, and Inbound Transportation Supervisor prior to his current role. He currently manages domestic freight payment, freight claims, along with domestic freight forecasting. Askia resides in Columbus, OH with his wife Katherine and their four children. He enjoys travelling with his family and coaching high school basketball.
Regional Director
Wally C. Dammann, CCP
National Recovery Manager, Mitsumitomo Insurance Group
Wally is the National Recovery Manager for Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group in New York City and handles recovery claims including ocean, air and inland transport, as well as adjusting legal liability and shippers interest claims. He holds a NY State independent inland marine adjusters license, is a member of the board of CCPAC and its past President. Wally has also taken over as the Administrator of the Transportation Arbitration Board (TAB), having previously been an arbitrator representing shipper's interest.
Wally has been involved in cargo claims since 1986 having worked both the shipper and carrier sides of cargo claim issues. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Transportation and Logistics from St. John's University and is presently working on Associate in Marine Insurance Management program at St. John's College of Insurance.
Assistant Regional Director
Doug Frank
GEODIS, Contract Logistics
Email Address: firstname.lastname@example.com
Telephone: (615) 880-4881
As the leader of Procurement North America, Doug is responsible for team of buyers who purchase a variety of commodities in support of Geodis. Additionally, he is responsible for the back office functions in support of the transportation management business that includes Freight Audit and Payment, Continuous Improvement and Reporting, Customer Billing and Carrier Management. Doug joined Geodis in March of 2011. Prior to joining Geodis, he spent over 20 years with Schneider National, most recently as Vice President of Logistics Shared Services where his team procured over $2 billion in transportation services annually. During his tenure at Schneider, he held numerous roles in operations, customer service and account management.
Doug served as a Captain in the United States Army. He holds a B.S. with a computer science concentration from the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh. In 2007, Doug received his certification from APICS (the Association for Operations Management) as a certified supply chain professional. Married, with three grown children, Doug and his wife Char, spend a lot of time vacationing with their children in Colorado. Doug is also an avid Green Bay Packers fan, season ticket holder and owner.
Regional Director
David Nordt, CCP
The Gilbert Company
Email Address: email@example.com
Telephone: (732) 709-5392 x19392
Dave has over 40 years of experience in transportation management. He is currently the Director overseeing cargo claims, OS&D, loss prevention, quality control and operations. Dave is a member of New Jersey Motor Trucking Association, Eastern Regional Transportation Security Council, Transportation Arbitration Board, He also is a member of the Transportation Loss Prevention & Security Association, Transportation & Logistics Council, Inc and the American Society of Industrial Security. He served as President of the Northeastern Motor Carrier Claims & Security Conference during 2000-2004 & now the President of the Certified Claims Professional Accreditation Council, Inc 2015 – 2018. Dave is a proud Army Veteran.
Assistant Regional Director
Jeffrey L. Meyer
Nestle Purina Petcare Co.
Email Address: email@example.com
Telephone: (314) 982-5096
Jeff Meyer is a Group Manager of Transportation at Nestle Purina PetCare Co., world headquarters in St. Louis Missouri. Jeff has been with Nestle Purina PetCare for 18 years with 15 of those in various factory based supply chain roles. In his current corporate role, Jeff is responsible for carrier contracting, compliance, claims, customer pick-up programs, LTL service providers, parcel, and the selection of intermodal carriers. Prior to coming on board with Nestle Purina Jeff worked for a 3PL and a cartage & linehaul carrier rounding out 30 years (210 dog years) of service in the transportation & supply chain industry.
Jeff has four wonderful kids that keep him very busy. He relocated to the St. Louis area in '15 and has lived in five different states in his lifetime. He has an interest in sports cars and participates in high-speed track days at various road-racing circuits. Charting new territories Jeff has recently has taken up learning to play his first instrument, the guitar.
Regional Director
Daniel Bohlman
Butterball, LLC
Email Address: firstname.lastname@example.com
Telephone: (919) 255-7934
Dan Bohlman is Director of Logistics at Butterball, LLC in Garner, NC and has been with Butterball since 2006. Dan is responsible for the sourcing of Butterball's truckload, less than truckload (LTL) and intermodal modes of transportation. In addition, he oversees transportation operations, freight claims and freight settlement/payment processes. Dan also oversees all the warehousing at Butterball. Prior to his role at Butterball, Dan had roles in logistics project management and overseeing 3rd party (3PL) warehouses for ConAgra Foods. Dan earned his degree in business from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He lives in the Raleigh, NC area with his wife, Courtney and their 4 children.
Assistant Regional Director
Jon Gehrts
UniPro Foodservice
Email Address: email@example.com
Telephone: (770) 799-7491
Jon Gehrts is the Director of Supply Chain for UniPro Foodservice in Atlanta, GA and has been with UniPro since 1998. Jon currently oversees the contracting and monitoring of over 400 transportation providers for UniPro and its members. In addition to contracting, Jon develops the inbound logistics program for twelve members, is the liaison between UniPro and its transportation management software provider and is responsible for member freight managed by UniPro. Jon enjoys coaching his daughters in youth basketball and running fun and quirky 5Ks with his family.
Regional Director
Grant Ashe
KLLM Transport Services
Email Address: email@example.com
Telephone: (417) 291-7227
Grant Ashe is currently the Branch Manager - AR for KLLM Transport
Grant lives in Cabot, Arkansas with his wife, Meghan, their daughter, Evelyn, and their Scottish Terrier, Sadie Pop. Grant grew up in Baxter Springs, Kansas and is a lifelong fan of the Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas City Royals, and Kansas City Chiefs. In his free time he enjoys binge watching Netflix, hiking, showing everyone he meets pictures of his beautiful daughter, and researching the history of high school basketball and visiting old high school basketball gyms.
Assistant Regional Director
Aaron Schmidt
NFI Industries
Email Address: email@example.com
Telephone: (856) 470-1627
I would describe myself as a talented and driven professional with over 17 years of experience within the logistics industry. I am currently the Branch Manager for the NFI Brokerage office in Schaumburg, IL. Our team here is rapidly growing by cultivating opportunities with current NFI customers and new customer acquisition. I have full P&L accountability for the IL office and responsible for leading and coaching our sales team as well as other cross functional branch leadership.
Prior to joining NFI in 2015, I spent 15 years at CH Robinson in the Chicago Central location as a Sr. Sales Executive. There, I was responsible for building a client portfolio while leading and coaching other sales people to create and develop their own book of business. I was in part responsible for Chicago Central's rise to over $1.5 billion in annual revenue in less than 10 years time.
I am very passionate about coaching and competing. As a natural leader and competitor, I have a life-long love of sports. I am an avid fan of Chicago based professional sports teams as well as area collegiate athletics. I am an active Cross-Fit athlete and enjoy competition wherever I can find it. I am an active member of my community as a member the Knights of Columbus service organization, Special Olympics, and organized youth sports. I currently reside in Elmhurst, IL with my wife Marcie and our four daughters (yes 4 girls, not a typo).
Regional Director
Douglas L. Arents
Rite Hite Corporation
Email Address: email@example.com
Telephone: (414) 362-0617
Doug Arents is the Manager of Corp Logistics for Rite Hite Corp. in Milwaukee, WI, the global leader in dock safety equipment. Doug is responsible for the transportation/logistics related activities at all of Rite Hite's domestic manufacturing facilities. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Cardinal Stritch College and Associate Degrees in Physical Distribution and Logistics and International Marketing. His 30+ years of experience span management positions with several common carriers and two manufacturing firms. Doug has been a member of the Council since 1996.
Assistant Regional Director
Tom Dial
Hilti, Inc.
Email Address: email@example.com
Telephone: (918) 640-0855
Tom Dial was worked in many areas in transportation and distribution over a career that spans 38 years. He started as an OTR driver (before de-regulation) and drove for six years before returning to college to earn a degree in International Logistics from Metropolitan State University, in Minneapolis MN. He has worked in freight audit and payment, EDI management, driver training, four years with a 3PL and the last 17 years on the shipper side of logistics. Tom has a private pilot's license, and held a CDL for 35 years as well as a lift truck operators license
Tom is the Transportation Manager at Hilti, Inc., in Tulsa, OK where he is responsible for network strategy and carrier management. Prior to that he was Director of Transportation and Logistics for Friedrich Air Conditioning in San Antonio, TX and Domestic Logistics Manager at Cabela's. He has been married to Sandy for 39 years with four children, six (soon to be seven) grandchildren. Gardening, reading, BBQ, (Texas Style), live music and walking with grandkids as well as a good road trip keep him busy when he is away from the office.
Regional Director
|Vikki Van Vliet
Trans Audit
Vikki Van Vliet is Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Trans Audit, a major global post audit specialist. Vikki, who possesses over 18 years in the transportation and freight audit industries, joined Trans Audit and the TLC in 2010. Prior to Trans Audit, Vikki was employed by CTSI-Global as Director of Business Development, and Data2Logistics as Regional Sales Manager and Client Relationship Manager. Vikki holds a MPA and BA from the University of Central Florida, and an AA from the University of South Carolina. Vikki has twin boys, Easton and Alden, and lives in the Raleigh, NC area. Vikki, David and their boys enjoy traveling, their families, and the beach.
Assistant Regional Director
Regional Director
Jerrod Slaughter
Jerrod Slaughter is the Director of Global Logistics for KEEN footwear He has over 25 years of experience in transportation and logistics management, including many years at Fortune 500 companies.His background is principally in logistic procurement, vendor management, and collaborative stakeholder engagement.
Assistant Regional Director
Darryl Gash
Email Address: email@example.com
Telephone: (501) 455-6696
Darryl Gash is currrently a Logistics Manager for Dillard's with responsiblities for Freight Payment, Cargo Claims, and Chargebacks. He has been involved in Logistics for 30 years in a wide array of capacities that range from Shipping and Receiving to Warehouse Management. Darryl holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration from the Universtity of Cenrtal Arkansas.
Darryl lives in Cabot, Arkanasa with his wife of 25 years, DuLane. He was born and raised in Brookfield, Missouri, a small town northeast of Kansas City. His hobbies include spending time at Lake Ouachita, grilling, and rooting for favored NFL, college football, and basketball teams.
Past President
Nadia Martin, CCP
Blakeman Transportation
Email Address: firstname.lastname@example.com
Telephone: (817) 626-3400
Nadia Martin is the Loss Prevention and Carrier Compliance Manager at Blakeman Transportation in Fort Worth, TX. She has been with Blakeman since 2004. She graduated from Texas Wesleyan University in 2000 with a Bachelor's of Science degree. Nadia became a Certified Claims Professional in 2008, has attended the T&LC Annual Conferences each year since 2005 and has been on the T&LC Board of Directors since 2009.
Nadia was born and raised in Texas. Nadia also enjoys cooking, crafts, travel and driving around aimlessly to explore sights that are off the beaten track.
Past President
Reed Tepper
Parker Hannifin
Past President
Bob Hochwarth
Volvo Logistics North America
Bob Hochwarth is Director, Product Development for Volvo Logistics Corporation in North America, a leading international third party logistics provider and business unit within the Volvo Group companies supporting the automotive and aviation industries. In this role, he directs and oversees the design and implementation of supply chain and logistics solutions comprising international and domestic transportation management, distribution, warehousing, supplier sourcing, lean logistics and IS/IT systems.
Past President
Rob Strouse
Wooster Brush Company
Email Address: email@example.com
Telephone: (330) 264-4440
Rob Strouse is the Transportation Shipping & Receiving Logistics Manager for the Wooster Brush Company and is responsible for transportation of all Wooster Brush locations. He holds a B.A. Degree in Business Management/Industrial Arts from Wilmington College, and has also completed additional studies in Advance Traffic Management Techniques at Wright State University. Rob has been active in the Council since 1989 and has served as a Director and Vice President. He is a Past President of the International Management Council and enjoys coaching football and baseball, motorcycle riding, jet sking and boating.
Past President
Dan Bolzenious
Sysco Corporation
Dan is the Manager of Supply Chain Services at Sysco Corporation. His responsibilities are indentify suppliers delivery costs to Sysco and negotiate improved supply chain solutions. He holds a B.A. ub Science Business Administration Production and Operations from Ohio State University.
Dan enjoys jogging, swimming and reading.
Past President
Steve Broussard
Broussard Logistics
Email Address: email@example.com
Telephone: (713) 967-6573
Steve Broussard is the Vice President of Paul L. Broussard & Associates, a transportation consulting company in Houston, TX . Steve is a native Texan, who began his transportation and logistics career in high school working for Robertson Tank Lines. He holds a BBA in Marketing from Texas A&M University, and also attended Houston Community College in preparation for his ICC Practitioner's license, which he received in 1976.
Before co-founding Paul L. Broussard & Associates in 1978, Steve worked with Gulf Coast Express, and was Traffic Manager for The Kroger Co. He is a TIA Certified Transportation Broker and a Certified Member of the American Society of Transportation Practitioners. Steve is also member of a number of transportation and logistics organizations, holding key leadership positions in many of them, including the National Industrial Transportation League, Transportation & Logistics Council, International Transportation Management Association, Delta Nu Alpha Transportation Fraternity, Energy Traffic Association, and Southwest Association of Rail Shippers. He has authored numerous articles for trade publications and was the recipient of the Transportation Man of the Year award by the Transportation Club of Houston, T&LC's President's Award and Delta Nu Alpha Chapter 36, Alphian of the Year award.
Past President
John L. Burke
Unipro Foodservice, Inc.
John L. Burke is Senior Vice President of Logistics/Operations for UniPro Foodservice Inc. John joined UniPro in January 2001, when he assumed the overall responsibility for the management and development of the Logistics Department. Burke, with over 27 years of experience in the foodservice industry, frequently takes on dual responsibilities in both the senior management and daily operations environments. He has worked on redistribution issues and is now working on enhancing UniPro's operations programs.
Burke is a member of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, and is also active within IFDA (International Foodservice Distributor Association) on Logistics and Operational committees.
Past President
Ron Williams - Retired
Ron Williams was Vice President of Williams & Associates, Inc., and was known in the industry as a high quality provider of Freight Bill Payment and Audit Services. Ron graduated from Winona State University and is active in many organizations. He is a past-president of the Twin City Transportation Club, the Transportation Club of Minneapolis and the Transportation & Logistics Council 1999-2000 and still serves on the Board of Directors.
Ron lives in Bloomington and is married to wife Diana and has two children. His interests include ice-fishing in the winter, and in the summer he is busy coaching traveling baseball for his son's team (or running to his daughter's traveling fast pitch softball games in which his wife Diana is also a coach). In his free time he is a hobby beekeeper who manages six colonies of bees.


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"I don't think you can make a difference…"
December 20, 2006
"I don't think you can make a difference…"
That's what Mark Kelley says to a couple of young Christians in the States who are on a mission to debate people into knowing God.
Mark Kelley is a reporter with CBC. He's doing a series called Seven, where he spends seven days with people and learns about them.
The latest episode, which aired on December 19th, shows his seven days spent with evangelical Christians (all in America). I think it's a must see for any Christian who is serious about engaging with culture, wants to know how people who aren't Christians think and see Christians, and who genuinely wants to share Christ to their friends.
There's a lot to complain about this story. Like bias: sure Kelley could have had a wider range of Evangelicals he hung out with. But the perception is there (whether Kelley's or our friends) that "Christians" or "Evangelicals" believe these things. And so, I think there's great value in seeing the other perspective.
In the least, I think this story gives us a good picture (perhaps not a perfect picture) of how we're viewed and raises some important questions regarding our "mission" and how we should go about it.
Here are the videos, from the CBC website:
(If anyone knows how to "save" these videos, please let me know. I'd like to show these. Or maybe I'll write CBC for copies.)
AIDS and me
December 5, 2006
A confession: I haven't cared about people with AIDS as much as I feel I should.
I came across these two videos online, and it got me thinking more. How do/can/should I respond?
God, grant me a compassion that reflects yours, for people suffering because of AIDS.
12 min photo story of men, women and children in Africa (by MediaStorm)
2.5 min report by TIME: "New Hope for Kids with AIDS"
Welcome to our world, Baby Emma!
October 11, 2006
My niece is born. 7 lbs. 11:34pm Oct. 10, 2006.
October 10, 2006
My first chuckle of the day.
Okay. I'm not finding amusement from the frightening thought of North Korea having successfully tested a nuclear weapon. This certainly gives me the shivers. I can only imagine what it's like in North East Asia…to be a person in South Korea, China, Japan and even in North Korea. Scary.
But, when I came across the above "front page" of a seemingly respectable American news agency (edit: to me, respectable no longer), I couldn't help but chuckle. Why would CNN plaster a photo of a North Korean soldier throwing a pebble?
Perhaps to reflect this response to the N. Korean nuke test by the US Ambassador to the UN, John Bolton:
"This is the way North Korea typically negotiates, by threat and intimidation," he said. "It's worked for them before. It's not going to work this time." (from the CNN report here)
Is he saying the US have been intimidated by North Korean rock throwing before? (As the always philosophical Arsenio Hall would aptly put it, these are one of those things that make you go "Hmmm…")
Or perhaps CNN is wanting to convey that the North Korean test is well…really not that threatening after all, as Bolton so boldly declares.
But isn't it? A "rogue" nation, an underdog in the global community, flexing all of whatever might they might have (apparently, nuclear might). They just tested a nuclear weapon. That's intimidating to me! I'm a Canadian one big ocean away from North Korea, and I'm a little scared. (But I do get a little frightened in dark rooms and big dogs too)
And all this is happening, according to Bolton, simply "because they [the N. Koreans] are not getting what they want." Doesn't even this sound a bit paternalistic? (There, there, you can't always get what you want.)
I'm no expert in global politics, foreign policy, international law, blah blah blah. I'm just a regular schmo trying to make sense of this world in which I live. I'm also not an expert in media, journalism, news ethics, blah blah blah (that's why I have a blog!). But I can't help but think–after seeing CNN's front page at mid-day–to continue my growing skepticism of news-tellers who want not only to tell me what's going on, but how to think about what's going on.
Just for fun (and to show that I have unbiased sensibilities), I browsed around to see what's on the front page of other news agency websites:
CBS News: Much macho-er image than CNN's. And the swirling proton and electron super-imposed on the N. Korean flag is a nice touch, eh? (But, which way are the missles going? Hmmmm….)
Good ol' CBC: Polite. Accurate. Fully funded by Hockey Night in Canada…for now.
National Post: Now that's a soldier who looks like he means business. Notice his weapon of choice.
And…even knowing that Big Red censors all of its news (p-r-o-p-o-g-a-n-d-a), I was still curious to know what would be on the front page of the China Daily:
Hmmmm… Headline should be: "Unusual High Heel Growth Appearing on Heads of Chinese Women" =P (Hmmm…to see the only mention of the nuke test you had to scroll down one page to see a one-liner link).
Back to the North Korean David (above), and about all this "information" we get about other people, places and countries, I think Jesus' words to the rock throwers of his day is interestingly appropriate: "If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her."


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This simple compact bach designed by Fearon and Hay has a warm and nurturing interior, which is the ideal counterpoint to the bach's wild and isolated location
Architects Jeff Fearon and Tim Hay have had the luxury of designing a number of homes with expansive budgets and large floor plans. In recent years, however, they have nurtured a smaller-scale idea they yearned to put into practice: a simple, compact bach concept "flexible enough," Jeff says, "to put down in a number of spots" – not a moveable building, you understand, but a plan that was a little less site-specific than the bespoke landscape occupation of some of their other designs.
Their first opportunity to do this came on a piece of land at Oruawharo Bay on Great Barrier Island owned by Tim's parents, Peter and Jan Hay. In 2002, Tim and Jeff had designed a house in the bay that the Hay family have holidayed in ever since (the house featured on the cover of our December/January 2004 issue).
More recently, however, with Tim and his brother Jeremy having families of their own, the Hays realised they were going to need a little more space if the holidays on the island they had always enjoyed were going to continue with enough accommodation for everyone. "We'd been talking about it for four or five years," Tim says. "Eventually Dad said we better get on with it."
Tim and Jeff worked on the project in close collaboration with Tim's sister, interior architect Penny Hay. The trio didn't want to replicate the approach they had taken at the main house, a modernist pavilion-style home made of concrete, glass and steel. "The idea was that it wasn't to be an annex of the main building," Tim explains. "The main house is in quite a dominant position in the bay and we didn't want to overwhelm that with another building. We wanted the colour palette of this one to be recessive, with the black exterior working in with the manuka and kanuka on the hill behind."
The new house, dubbed Oruawharo Cottage (like the main house, it is available for short-term rentals), has two bedrooms and 100 square metres of floor space, a scale that lends the interior a sense of intimacy and containment.
It is a black, rigorously symmetrical timber rectangle that, thanks to its piles being contained in a concealed excavation, appears to float just above its site. It faces north across a wide lawn towards the bay, with the dramatic hills and headlands of Great Barrier Island receding into the distance. It's a view that can also be enjoyed looking through the cottage from the small deck and courtyard on its landward side.
So far, so simple: the real interest here is in the immaculate resolution of the dwelling's finer details. "We all enjoyed the challenges of balancing the restrictions of the floor area with clever design," Tim says. "If you laid the spaces out as simple boxes it wouldn't work, so you develop strategies to counter the restrictions of the square metreage." These strategies include the way the bedrooms feature frameless, sliding barn-style doors that allow lateral views through the spaces when open, for example.
Similarly, the two bathrooms are tucked carefully behind more sliding panels in each of the bedrooms. And the kitchen is a simple stainless steel unit with edges that contribute to a feeling of "order and containment", Tim says. Adds Jeff: "A building of this scale means you can be focused and passionate about every corner and junction."
A building of this scalemeans you can be focused and passionate about every corner and junction
The cottage's floor and walls are lined in oiled oak boards, a warm, light counterpoint to the black, band-sawn cedar exterior. "You're in this wild, isolated, amazing environment, so we wanted the interior space to feel nurturing," Penny says. Penny specified the same timber for the built-in headboards of the low beds, for the sliding interior doors and for the handsome dining table she designed especially for the space. (She also custom-designed the sofa and the small bedside cabinets).
The 2.6-metre high glass sliders that line the front of the house create an elegant horizontal frame for the view. "Presenting a coastal landscape through a horizontal frame is something we really enjoy doing," Jeff says. "It's a relaxed proportion that emphasises the horizon and the receding layers of hills."
Presenting a coastal landscape through a horizontal frameis something we really enjoy doing
The apparent simplicity of the building disguises its almost infinite adaptability. Perforated black metal screens line the northern elevation, an ethereal layer that moderates sun and ventilation, allows for a greater sense of security when the house is locked up, and provides a near-perfect atmosphere for an afternoon nap. "You can be in your bedroom with the screens closed to create a sleepy sort of layer that moderates the intensity of the light without blocking the views," Tim says. Behind the cottage's sliding glass doors, almost 100 metres of heavy charcoal wool felt curtains on elongated tracks provide night-time cosiness in a storm and modulate the acoustics of the spaces. Like all Great Barrier Island homes, the cottage is off the grid, powered by six solar panels, and with its own water catchment and on-site sewage treatment.
The success of the cottage can so far be measured in the jostling among the Hays for which branch of the family gets to stay in it this Christmas. And the adaptability of this compact building form is about to be put to the test on Jeff's own property in Northland. "It can be a simple stripped-back back building or it can be layered up with quite a lot of detail," Jeff says. Just how his own version of this prototype proceeds is yet to be revealed. In the meantime, Oruawharo Cottage looks like a very successful test run. –Jeremy Hansen
Q&A with architects Jeff Fearon and Tim Hay and interior architect Penny Hay
Is the idea of this type of building something you've been exploring lately?
Tim Hay It's a typology that Jeff and I had started to play with, then this one became site-speciific. You can build things that aren't large but have an openness that makes them feel that they aren't limited. Instead of putting money into the square metreage, you can put it into the details and materials.
Jeff Fearon We wanted to come up with a design that was flexible enough to put down in a number of spots. It's a basic strategy that we've embraced: a building with an outlook and a sheltered courtyard behind. It's a simple building that sits above the land, is symmetrical and has a fair amount of repetition. It has a simplicity and scale that is potentially quite widely applicable.
It has quite a different feel to the glassiness of the main house.
Penny Hay You're in this wild, isolated, amazing environment, so we wanted the interior space to feel nurturing. It's a really harmonious space to be in. It's not confronting or trying too hard. It's an offering for you to enjoy rather than figure out.
Oruawharo Cottage
Oruawharo Cottage is available to rent from $450 per night
Words by: Jeremy Hansen. Photo by: Patrick Reynolds.


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He portrayed the character of Blaine Anderson on the Fox TV show Glee, an openly gay student who transfers from Dalton Academy to William McKinley High School to be with his now husband, Kurt Hummel.
Personal life
Criss was born in San Francisco, California, the youngest son of Cerina (née Bru) and Charles William Criss, a banker and a former director of the San Francisco Opera, the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, the Stern Grove Festival, and San Francisco Performances. Criss is Eurasian; his mother was born in the Cebu, Philippines, and is of Chinese, Spanish, and Filipino descent, while his father, a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is of Irish descent. He has an older brother named Charles "Chuck" Criss (born April 15, 1985), a musician and member of the indie rock band Freelance Whales.
In 1988, the Criss family relocated to Honolulu, Hawaii, where Criss's father started the East West Bank, serving as Chairman and CEO. They lived there until their return to San Francisco in 1992. At the age of five, Criss began taking violin lessons and continued his classical training up through university. He eventually became a multi-instrumentalist, mastering the guitar, piano, cello, mandolin, harmonica, and drums. Criss attended private schools in San Francisco. He completed his elementary education at Stuart Hall for Boys, and later graduated from Saint Ignatius College Preparatory in 2005.
On January 19, 2018, Criss announced on Twitter, that he and longtime girlfriend Mia Swier got engaged. They got married on February 16, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. They also have a piano bar together in LA, called Tramp Stamp Granny's.
Darren Criss first decided he wanted to be an actor when he watched Aladdin and decided he wanted to be a genie. He realized that the genie was played by Robin Williams - an actor, and that's when he decided he wanted to be one himself.
On the Web/Local Theater
That Media Show
Darren was the original host of That Media Show, a San Francisco short-form web series which discussed Hollywood, filmmaking and visual effects (early episodes are available on iTunes).
Little White Lie
Though often considered a StarKid production, 'Little White Lie' was a webseries Criss was part of two years before Team StarKid was formed. Many of the Team Starkid members are in it. Criss played Tanya Freemont's (Lauren Lopez) love interests on the show, Toby Phillips.
StarKid ProductionsCriss is a major actor in the theater production group Team Starkid, formed by musical theater students at the University of Michigan. His most popular role with Starkid was Harry Potter in both A Very Potter Musical (which went viral in the summer of 2009) and A Very Potter Sequel (which premiered in May 2010). He is credited with writing half of the songs in A Very Potter Musical and all of the songs in A Very Potter Sequel. The popularity of the musical gained Darren many fans within the Harry Potter fandom. In the fall of 2009, Starkid created an original musical entitled Me and My Dick He was originally cast as one of the main protagonists, Dick, but he was a recurring role in TV series Eastwick during the show rehearsal, so Joe Walker was chosen instead to play the role of Dick. In spite of his involvement in the TV Series, he wrote a few songs and played guitar in the band for the musical.
Darren wrote the music for the StarKid production Starship, an original musical about "a far off world inhabited by a race of giant alien insects" and Bug, who "has never quite fit into bug-society and inside the pus-vesicles that serve as his heart longs for something more." The show was performed live from February 11 to the 23rd at the Hoover-Leppen Theatre in Chicago. It premiered on YouTube on April 30, 2011.
Many StarKid fans are possessive of Darren because they claim to have discovered him before Glee, something that Darren himself has acknowledged, but he says that his fans are the reason he is where he is right now, and he doesn't want to distinguish them as StarKid or Glee fans.
Darren and Starkid also performed A Very Potter Senior Year at LeakyCon 2012. They hosted the first and only presentation of it during "A Very StarKid Event II" which took place from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm on August 11, 2012. It was posted online on March 15, 2013. Source They had minimum time to rehearse for A Very Potter Senior Year due to Darren's busy Glee schedule, so they performed with their scripts.
Darren Criss uses his voice for the Funny Or Die sensation Life Of Leopold. He is the voice of the title character Leopold Bonar. The pilot and Parts 1 through 5 have been released so far. Life of Leopold
His music career includes his first self-produced EP "Human," which was released during the summer of 2010, and includes five songs. The album is available for download on iTunes.
Songs are:
- Human
- Sami
- Jealousy
- Don't You
- Not Alone
He started plans for a full-length album before he was hired for Glee, and has plans to do so in the near future. He has many other original songs, and performs regularly at various venues in Los Angeles. He is also featured in Charlene Kaye's songs "Skin and Bones" and "Dress and Tie," and her music video for "Magnolia Wine."He has also written and performed several times his original song Stutter and other songs written for Starkid productions.
The date of release for Criss's first full length album has yet to be determined, although it might feature songs premiered on his sold out 16-city United States 2013 summer tour (Listen Up!) which took place from May 29 to June 30.
Darren played Josh Burton, a minor recurring character and possible love interest for Mia, on ABC's short-lived drama, Eastwick. He also appeared on an episode of Cold Case, "Free Love" as the '69 version of Reuben Harris.
He appeared on FOX's Glee between 2010 and 2015.
Criss was announced that he would guest star in FX's American Horror Story: Hotel in the usual AHS Halloween two-parter in August 2015.[1] He would guest star in the second part as a hipster (Justin) that October in "Room Service", and subsequently briefly the following episode "Room 33".
In 2017 it was announced that Criss would star as real-life spree killer Andrew Cunanan in the second installment of FX's American Crime Story, The Assassination of Gianni Versace. [2]. The series aired from January 17 to March 21, 2018, to critical acclaim.[3] On July 12, 2018, Criss was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie, and won the award at the Primetime Emmy broadcast on September 17, 2018, beating out Benedict Cumberbatch, John Legend, Antonio Banderas, Jesse Plemons, and Jeff Bridges.[4]
Darren made his Broadway debut on January 3, 2012, in a three week stint in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying as lead character J. Pierrepont Finch. He took over the role from Daniel Radcliffe who originated the role in this revival of the classic show. Rehearsal for the show took place during the Glee winter hiatus, and Darren was given a three week break from production for the performance. He's playing Hedwig in Hedwig and the Angry Inch for 12 weeks starting in April 29th, 2015 until July 19th, 2015.
Darren filmed the movie Imogene during the early portion of filming the third season of Glee. He plays the character Lee opposite the film's star, Kristen Wiig's Imogene. The film also stars Annette Bening and Matt Dillon. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. Imogene was released under the title Girl Most Likely on July 19, 2013.
He's going to star in the romance comedy film "Smitten!"
Music Videos
In 2014, Darren appeared with Jessica Szohr in the music video for Already Home by A Great Big World.
He also appears in Katy Perry's music video - Last Friday Night along with his Glee co-star Kevin McHale.
In 2013, Darren appeared in Capital Cites' music video - Kangaroo Court in the role of the High Rolling Bulldog - The owner of the Kangaroo Court.
Criss auditioned for Glee a couple of times, including an audition for Finn (with a cover of The Little Mermaid's "Part of Your World"), before landing the character of Blaine, a student at a rival school. He cut his curly hair when he auditioned for Blaine.
Blaine is an "out-and-proud student" and serves as a mentor to Kurt as he struggles through being bullied at McKinley. It was rumored his character would be a love interest for Kurt Hummel, and this has now become fact in the episode Original Song when Kurt and Blaine began a relationship. Glee creator Ryan Murphy stated, "Darren has a major, major arc... He sort of becomes Kurt's mentor and then maybe love- he had to leave his own school because of bullying and goes to an all-boys academy and finds acceptance because that school has a no-bullying, zero-tolerance policy. Kurt really admires and respects Blaine. He plays someone who's one year older than Chris' character, so he's the old pro." Although in the third season episodes he has been recognized as a junior in high school, a year behind Kurt.
Darren's first song on Glee (which was arranged and backed by Tufts University's Beelzebubs), Teenage Dream, hit number 8 on the Billboard charts, selling 214,000 singles in its first week. It surpassed "Don't Stop Believin'" for the highest first-week sales of any Glee song. The show's rendition of Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" landed at #2 last May when it sold 177,000 copies. Source Many of his other songs sung in later episodes also reached the top ten on iTunes.
|I Adora You
|Walker Phillips
|Clowns on Earth
|Josh Burton
|(5 episodes)
|Little White Lie
|Toby Phillips
|Cold Case
|Reuben Harris '69
|("Free Love")
|Blaine Anderson
|2010 - 2015
|Girl Most Likely
|The Cleveland Show
|voice ("Jesus Walks")
|Web Therapy
|Augie Sayles
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- His trademark accessory is his hot pink sunglasses.
- He went to a college-preparatory high school.
- He is a tenor. (Source)
- Darren can play the piano, guitar, digeridoo, panflute, violin, cello, harp, drums, mandolin, ukulele, kazoo and harmonica.
- Darren can speak many languages, such as Italian (Video), which was his major in college, and some Japanese (was his elective language in college), German, Portuguese and French (his three European Language electives at the University of Michigan) and Filipino (specifically, Cebuano) since he's Half-Filipino.
- He notoriously forgets the lyrics to his own songs.
- He says he "swears like a sailor."
- He claims that he can't cook very well, and pretty much lives on Hot Pockets and takeout.
- He describes himself as a ho-hum random guy, and 'not just some floozy'.
- He considers himself to be an actor who attempts to sing, as his degree is in acting.
- Before starting on Glee, he sang his own renditions of some Disney songs at a Maggiano's restaurant every Thursday
- He originally auditioned for the role of Finn Hudson on Glee.
- Darren has a "cool crush" on co-star Heather Morris.
- He's close to Chord Overstreet, Lea Michele and Harry Shum Jr..
- He was the first mentor on The Glee Project and guest starred in the episodes Individuality and Pairability.
- Darren cut his hair before his audition for Blaine Anderson on Glee, in order to look more the part of a dapper school-boy. He admits that he would have never admitted to cutting his hair for an audition had he not gotten the part.
- He hates the hair gel they use on him.
- He won a Teen Choice Award for Breakout TV Star in 2011.
- The Glee cast voted him as the Biggest Nerd alongside with Harry Shum Jr.
- In the episode "Blame It On the Alcohol" Blaine says to Kurt "Best Party Ever!" and in Katy Perry's music video for "Last Friday Night" his character Aaron Christopher says to Katy "Best Party Ever!"
- He wrote his first song, Human, when he was fifteen.
- He wrote every song for Team Starkid's 'A Very Potter Sequel' and Starship. He co-wrote with AJ Holmes on A Very Potter Musical.
- He had a small cameo role in Katy Perry's Last Friday Night music video, playing a character named Aaron Christopher (a parody of his own name) along with fellow Glee co-star Kevin McHale. Video
- He guest starred in the animated show "The Cleveland Show" as Hunter, a Jewish teen pretending to be a Christian.
- He hosted the 13th annual Broadway.com Audience Choice awards.
- Subsequently, he won the "Favorite Replacement Award" for his role as J. Pierrepont Finch.
- Has sang for US President Barack Obama and guests at Obama's LGBT Fundraiser in Beverley Hills in June 2012, this was originally supposed to be pop singer, P!nk's event but she had to drop out.
- He is the second member of the cast to sing for the president, the first being Amber Riley.
- His first most surreal moment since becoming a Hollywood star is when he was being introduced to Mariah Carey by Whitney Houston.
- Darren Criss was one of People Magazine's Sexiest Men Alive in 2011.
- He topped the AfterElton Hot list 2 years in a row in the #1 spot.
- He was number 69 on BuddyTV's 100 Sexiest Men of 2012.
- He is a fan of Conan and it was a dream come true when he was able to have an interview with him. Source
- Darren co-starred with Mae Whitman in 3 episodes of Lisa Kudrow's web series, "Web Therapy."
- He co-hosted the 2013 Teen Choice Awards with Lucy Hale.
- He hosted the 2014 NewNowNext Awards.
- He was nominated for the 2014 Peoples Choice Awards three times: For Blam, Klaine, and for himself as actor.
- He played a role in the music video of Kangaroo Court by Capital Cities. His character was the bulldog.
- He is the voice actor for Jann Lee in the video game Dead or Alive: Dimensions. He also voices a Studio Ghibli movie for the second time when he provides the voice of Sutemaru in "The Tale of Princess Kaguya", Micro in the animated movie "Stan Lee's Mighty 7" and Sideswipe in the upcoming "Transformers: Robots In Disguise" animated TV series.
- He wrote the songs Rise and This Time in Glee.
- He claimed that Hedwig in Hedwig and the Angry Inch is his dream role.
- He is the fifth Glee guest-star to appear on American Horror Story, dubbed "Hotel". He is proceed by Tanya Clarke, Neil Patrick Harris, Cheyenne Jackson, Matt Bomer and followed by Jacob Artist.
- He is also the fifth Glee actor to make an appearance on Supergirl. The others are Melissa Benoist, Blake Jenner, Peter Facinelli and Grant Gustin.
People fall in love with a person, not a gender.
—Darren Criss
If you are not insecure as a teenager, then you are not a human being – which has not to say if you're confident that you are inhuman. We all have insecurities.
—Darren Criss
I'm kinda on cloud nine, actually I'd say cloud ten. Cloud nine was old news.
—Darren Criss
I'm not just some floozy!
—Darren Criss
I was born a while ago...Now I'm here. Pretty cool.
—Darren Criss
The cool thing about music is no one can take music away from you. You know, if you play the kazoo, no one's gonna be like, unless you're hanging with really terrible people, like take your kazoo and be like 'You can't play that anymore'.
—Darren Criss
There's been a terrible mistake. Someone really screwed up and let my nutty a** in here.
—Darren Criss, at the Deathly Hallows premiere
When I look back on Glee and on this album, it's like I was offered to live in a golden marshmallow house in the sky. It's like, 'Sure! I'll take it!' I never thought that it would ever happen, that I would get a magical marshmallow castle in the sky, but my God, thank you.
—Darren Criss
"Hi, I'm Darren. I like beaches, sushi, and small animals who are nice."
-Darren Criss
There's nothing more badass than being who you are.
—Darren Criss
If I wear gold shorts, can I look like you, Chord Overstreet?
—Darren Criss
That which makes you different is what make you strong. Whether you're gay, straight, orange, purple, dinosaur, I don't care.
—Darren Criss
No one's tried to stab me. That's cool. I enjoy not being stabbed.
—Darren Criss
At the end of the day, I'm a fanboy.
—Darren Criss
My big… sorta… hobbit hair, you could've found certain species that could cure cancer in there.
—Darren Criss
The Kardashians have a book? What the f*ck?
—Darren Criss
This is the most crazy romantic thing I've ever done in my life, this is going to be amazing, we're gonna run off and love each other forever and ever until we DIE!
—Darren Criss
Buy my album because... it's the kind of music you can be friends with. And it's the only way that *pause* aliens won't come to Earth and destroy us. I am sure of this.
—Darren Criss
Be nice people, cause nobody likes an asshole.
—Darren Criss
It looks like a mess! It's like someone went into a room, took a dump, then grabbed a blowtorch and sprayed it all over the wall.
—Darren Criss, on what his songwriting process looks like
I think if I met Dan [Radcliffe] my head would explode, so I think I'll avoid him cause I like my head not exploding.
—Darren Criss
Well with that attitude let's do it! Huzzah!
—Darren Criss
I would be the worst president in the history of the United States... unless you want the apocalypse to happen really soon... then yes, I'll run for president.
—Darren Criss
I'm a bum. I am a bum. Oh my God! You guys are interviewing a bum.
—Darren Criss
More like supermegafoxyawesomehot!
—Darren Criss
Blaine has recently been bitten by a radio-active turtle. Blaine is running off to Argentina to start a zoo. Blaine then is hanging out with Rambo and moves to Mars. Then on Mars they start a glee club. The first intergalactic glee club! And that's what you missed on GLEE!
—Darren Criss
Stick to your friends, love what you do, love who you are, and just go with that.
—Darren Criss
I was consumed with my love for Chris Colfer.
—Darren Criss
In Glee, there's a lot of amazing things... and they have nothing to do with me. So they can give me anything and I'd be like 'Yay, I get a song!'
—Darren Criss
I was throwing pinecones... pinecones... wake up, ya know?
—Darren Criss
I just hope I can continue to do work that matters to me, I'm not interested in being any kind of superstar or anything I'm not. I'm just a dude who got lucky and an artist who cares about the work that I do.
—Darren Criss
If you're crazy be proud of it because crazy people make me laugh.
—Darren Criss
Geometry is super, super fun, because... I can't, I have to be honest with you: That sucks.
—Darren Criss
You're already inspirational. Just make sure to share it.
—Darren Criss
Use your creativity to create change.
—Darren Criss
You have resources and you live in a world where you can surround yourself with people who support you.
—Darren Criss
Oh, my God, you guys are witnessing the most extraordinary moment of my life thus far. I'm very privileged to be in this room among so many people who inspire the crap out of me, and I'm so honored to be nominated. A lot of you guys, I've been a fan of for such a long time. Actors are really only as good as the moments they are given and the moments they are granted. So I am profoundly indebted to my friend Ryan Murphy for entrusting me with this opportunity of a lifetime and for believing in me. Ricky, look where we are man. Michael I think you worked harder on this than I did. Mom, Dad, Chuck; unlike the character I played, I was lucky enough to be raised in a home that was very loving and emphasized the value of hard work, compassion and not taking yourself too seriously. You are at the root of why I'm here. And to my darling Mia; you roll the windows down and pump the music up in my life, and I am so thankful for you and I am so lucky to have you. Congratulations to all of you, thank you to the Television Academy, and Go Blue!
—Darren Criss, 2018 Primetime Emmy Award Acceptance Speech


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Walking on Logs
"Walking on Logs" Sculpture—by Phillip Levine, 1996. Frequently adorned by locals, the four bronze child-like statues balance on wood logs. The sculpture is located on the west side of the West Seattle Bridge.
Reservation is $100/week for nonprofit groups, and $500/week for businesses. All groups are limited to a maximum of 2 week reservation. No refunds.
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Worksheets for auditing patient demand
The author of Pulse's popular five-part series on preparing for CQC inspections has shared a template for measuring and auditing patient demand
Carole Cusack writes: "The first step in improving access is understanding the practice's daily demand for appointments. On each day we need to know the number of people who wish to be seen that day, or a future day, for any appointment type (excluding special clinics). By including future demand we can understand the totality of demand including people who wish to book ahead.
Daily demand = same day demand + demand for future appointments
Instead of measuring activity (the number of appointments we offer) we need to understand what patients are actually asking for in any one day.
"Demand should be measured during a 'typical' week in each month, for at least 4 months; if time is of the essence, then practices can measure demand for four consecutive weeks. It is important that data is collected across a whole week so that any variances can be seen.
"You may also wish to consider measuring daily demand at different times of the year as there is sometimes a variation between summer and winter. It is important to work with Reception staff to explain the importance of this work and so secure their commitment.
"Trial any collection method used to ensure it is understood prior to the practice wide measurement being taken. There are a number of ways that demand can be measured, but it should always be kept as simple as possible.
"Create a tick box such as the one attached. For one week record each day the total appointment requests in the practice (regardless of the date when the appointment is booked in). This should include telephone requests, those made in person and follow-ups.
"Do this for a week. This sheet can be left with reception staff who can then mark down every time an appointment request comes in and should also be given to anyone else in the team who may make an appointment for a patient."
Readers' comments (1)
A lot more work again presenting information to a group of lowly qualified individuals who having failed in their previous careers as managers or clinicians seek shelter amongst similarly poor performing staff that form the CQC. This information could be useful but there is no point in preparing it for the inherently incompetent and work shy CQC pen pushers !


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The match was evenly played in the first half with UT Dallas striking first with a Try to take a 5 point lead in the game, but UD fought back to tie it. It went like this the entire half, any time UT Dallas would score, UD would find an answer. The first half ended with the score even at 17.
The second half was more of the same but this time no one was able to get into the goal area, until late in the match UD capitalized on our misque and punched one in goal to win the match 22 to UTD's 17.
So with this loss, we had to take on the loser of the Angelo St. vs Texas St. match. In this match Texas St. was clearly outplayed by Angelo St. losing 57 to 0.
With a brief break between our loss to UD and the upcoming Texas St. match. We set our lineup and took the pitch to play them. This was a good match, UT Dallas came out swinging and put up scores, but then we had some mental breakdowns and let Texas St. back into the match. With less than 10 minutes to play the referee had both sides even at 33 each (the actual score at the time was UTD 33, Texas St. 31), but Lewis playing Flyhalf broke through the Texas St. defense to score the eventual game winner. UT Dallas 40, Texas St. 33.
Sunday morning, UT Dallas is poised to play Sam Houston St. for 5th and 6th place. The match is scheduled to kick off at 9:30am. While Sam Houston St. is a Tier 1 side, they aren't the same side that ran through us in the playoffs last year, the same way we aren't the same team that made it into the playoffs.
We are a team on a mission to play rugby and have fun winning games for our team-mates and our school. So with that, the next report you read will be our final match of the 2017-2018 season.
Playoff Pix


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When you're going on a initially date, you've got unrestricted options for dates, with zero shortage of bad very first date ideas. What is most important when you're heading on a first date is some kind of exercise both of you enjoy. I actually generally advise folks to plan activity dates for two simple explanations: They allow you two to access know one another devoid of forcing you to chat the entire time, and they make a shared experience through the get-go.
A date where the two of you can't get to know the other isn't much of a night out. On the other hand, being forced to gaze at each other like that you are on a job interview can rapidly get awkward.
I'm securely of the opinion that almost something can be a killer day. If it's something the both of you like doing by yourself, there's a good chance the two of you are going to enjoy executing together. That said, there's something that just never generate a good first time frame. You can start breaking some out around the lastly date or so, however, when you're just getting going, here are seven lousy first date suggestions for definitely avoid.
Dinner Dates: Like Job Interviews With no Job
Dinner is the staple first date, but I aren't able to for the life of me personally figure out why. At some point a person decided that this is exactly you do on a initially date. Whoever made the decision that couldn't were more wrong, however, simply because this ranks among the baddest within the bad first date ideas. This rankings as just about your worst first time frame you can go on.
Why Imply that Work: You're forced to socialize too much. It doesn't matter how a great deal you like each other at the outset. It's too much prematurely. It's a lot for instance going on a job interview over a date. If the conversation falls flat nothing at all is to do but look at your plate and hope the clumsiness passes. Make hardly any mistake about it, you'll find dinner first particular date gets awkward at some point. This can turn the concepts white hot attraction yesterday into a wonderful big «meh.»
What to Do In its place: Just about anything. However if you're both seriously into food a fantastic alternative to the dinner time frame is to go a place way more casual — such as a hole-in-the-wall stand-up place — or to cook food together. It allows the two of you to communicate, and also offers a task to spotlight. What's more, shared tasks create rapport involving people. But only do that if you're both relaxed being at someone's house. It's less difficult than dinner, nonetheless far more intimate.
Movies: The ideal way to Learn Nothing With regards to your Date
Going to see a movie on the first date is certainly on the opposite close of the spectrum in the dinner date. Should a dinner date receives you too up close and also, a movie can actually commute you further apart. It's simply as bad of a mistake on the first night out.
Why This Doesn't Work: You're not really going to get any probability to get to know one another, that is certainly what a first time frame is all about. You're going to sit in silence the whole time. Even if you have other parts of a date planned you're going to kill the momentum to take a seat in a dark area with her for two working hours. This is more something you do with a girl that you will be dating on the common rather than something you do with a girl on the initially date.
What To Do As a substitute: Much like dinner, the answer here is just about anything… apart from dinner, obviously. However what can movie enthusiasts do instead? You try and see if there's the famous shooting area near you or if you will find a movie star's grave throughout driving distance. Nevertheless that type of journey might not be enough to transport a first date. Consequently I'd advise you to uncover something else the two of you prefer that facilitates conversation around film while you do something else.
Family Stuff Can take It Way Too Seriously
It might sound strange, but I hear guys doing this. Mum prepares dinner or maybe you swing by at a big family getting or tote your very first date along to many kind of family purpose. I mean, I've seen guys talk about providing a first date with their sister's wedding. Talk about the bad first time frame ideas!
Why This Doesn't Do the job: Too much, too soon. Consider it: How would you feel when a girl asked you to definitely get together some time and said that you'd be achieving her father. It will throw you out of. It would make factors awkward. It would placed you on the defensive. Also, you'd have every single reason to feel like things were a small amount off. You'd probably surprise why there hasn't been someone else available.
What To complete Instead: As a general principle, it's good to just own it be you and her on a first date. You want to show her that you're interested in having some one on one time with your ex — and you want to do the idea in a way that's ideal for two people just learning one another. Skip the household function and ask the woman out some saturday or sunday when you're completely free.
Group Activities With Your Friends: The particular High-Pressure Date
I am totally an enormous proponent of group activities. In fact, I actually throw a pool get together once a month where We invite all kinds of folks. It's a great time, however it's not a first time frame.
Why This Doesn't Work: It's really not that much different from adding her to your friends and family on a first night out. After all, friends are simply the family that you choose. If the dinner date senses like a job interview, a group activity with your close friends as a first go out with can be like a overall performance review. At the end of your day, it doesn't matter how cool plus open your friends tend to be. She's going to feel like there're judging her; In addition to let's be honest — they quite possibly are.
What To Do Instead: There's plenty of time for you to connect with her friends. To start dating is about the two of you relating with one another. Much like your family members, you want to take her somewhere so that you two might spend time together. A very good alternative to this for males who are nervous about private? Hit up an art gallery, or something that allows two of you to physically distinct a bit on the time. Then, if you're sensing up to it next, ask her to sign up for you for a enjoy somewhere.
Your House Is Telephoning It In
Obviously, this is some thing every guy does at least once a first day. Rather than making it a day, he asked her own to «come over» to «hang out there.» But that's nintendo wii first date when investing in out of high school.
Why It won't Work: «Come over along with out» is basically you telling her that you're not interested enough in her to consider something fun for the two of you to do collectively. It's showing the least amount of interest possible in a very girl. It also signals a certain expectation as soon as possible. It doesn't matter if you don't notice it that way. It's exactly how she's going to see it as well as she's not going to be a devotee.
What To Do Instead: A walk in the park costs the same as hanging out at your house, and it can always be a great experience. Additionally, it provides way more possibility for get to know one another devoid of stressing out your day too much. In fact, going for walks side by side is often a good deal more conducive to discussion than staring at eath other.
The Mall Makes You In to a Walking Wallet
Believe it or otherwise not, I've talked to extra guys than I personally care to recall exactly who took girls with a first date to your mall. They usually find yourself spending a ton of money on her and quite simply being her purchasing rack for the night time.
Why This Doesn't Work: Pretty totally obvious, right? The local retailer just isn't an inspiring location for your first hang-out. Shopping malls are sterile, active, impersonal. They're created to accommodate most people, and not creating unique encounters for her.
What To Do Alternatively: You might be surprised to find out that the shopping date isn't always a bad thing. Hitting up a cool made use of bookstore, for instance, is usually a killer first date, especially if the two of you usually are introverted and bookish. Tell her to visit find a book the girl loved from the girl childhood, a book your lover loved in highschool and a book your woman loves today. You choose to do the same. You're going to find out a ton about one another just from this very simple exercise. Lots of book shops now double as dining establishments or cafes, which makes it a fun option in every cities.
Open Mic Night: Save Your Performances intended for Later
Why This Doesn't Work: Cringe. Two bottle cringe if you're the only one performing. Most behaves at open microphone nights are not terrific. If you're the one executing, wait for her to inquire you to come visit your act a little time.
What To Do Instead: Take her to a real functionality by a professional. This is tricky. On the one hand, the majority of concerts and actions don't allow for a lot of communication and time to become familiar with one another. Still, in the event the two of you head out towards a bar where there is some kind of performance taking, you can hang inside back and get to find out each other in between operates or even in between tracks or routines. Make sure you two are having your moment within the much bigger event.
Like I explained: A good first day can be just about anything. Although there are some places and situations that just produce bad first time frame ideas. What initial dates have you gone on that have been a total bust? I'm inquiring to know what other places mankind has gone to that just just didn't seem to work out to them. Leave a thoughts and let us know.


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