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• The Australia Painted Boer Goat is a goat with either small or large coloured markings on the body, these can be a patch or spots or combination of both.
• Colours on the body can be cream or light tan to deep red or black with a fully pigmented coloured head and ears, with either a white blaze or with a full solid head colouring.
• Uniform shading between light and dark is permissible.
• The minimum requirement is colour pigmented skin covering at least 15% of the body in addition to the colour pigmented skin on the head, neck and ears.
• Pigmented colouring beyond the front point of the shoulder blade, down either front or back leg's and or over rump and down the hind quarters is desirable.
• Barrel, hindquarters and belly – any number or single patch is permissible, all patches and pigmented skin combined must exceed 15% of the body, excluding head, neck and ears.
• Legs – the term 'legs' is taken to mean that portion below an imaginary line formed by the chest and the underline.
• Tail – the tail may be coloured pigmented.
• Very few red hairs in the white of the coat is permissible from the age of 2 tooth.
• Goats to be registered in this classification will be required to have submitted with the registration application, a picture of both sides of the body for visual recognition as proof of 'Paint' qualification.
The Painted Boer Goat classification is open to Fullblood Standard Boers, Red Boers, Australian Red Goats, Kalahari or any combination of these 4 breeds.
A h5 broad head, showing character and a quiet disposition. Large brown almond shaped hooded eyes. A h5 curved Roman nose with flared and wide nostrils, the tip of the nose to be in line with the lower lip and chin.
A h5 curved lower jaw rising to meet the upper jaw. Up to 6 tooth must show a 100% fit and at 8 tooth, may show a 6mm. protrusion, permanent teeth must be cut in the correct anatomical position.
A prominent curved forehead, linking up with the curve of the nose and horns. Horns should be h5, round, solid and show good colour, be of moderate length and placed moderately apart with a gradual backward sloping curve.
Ears should be of good length, broad and smooth, set in line with the eye and must hang downwards from the head.
Characteristic faults: Concave forehead, straight, flat or wild upright horns, pointed jaw, ears folded lengthwise, stiff protruding ears or excessively short ears, overshot or undershot jaw.
A neck of moderate length in proportion to the length of the body. In Does the neck should come out and deep from the chest, blending smoothly with the shoulders, be wide in its attachment and rising gracefully to the throat latch, showing refinement in the female. In Bucks the neck should be thicker and show skin folds as a sign of masculinity. The chest should be broad with a deep brisket.
The shoulder should be well muscled in proportion to the body, and be well fitted to the wither. The wither should also be broad and well fitted ( not sharp).
Characteristic faults: Very long, thin or short necks in proportion to the body or too loose a shoulder.
The barrel should be long, broad and deep.
The ribs must be well sprung and the loins well muscled, the goat should have a broad straight back and not be pinched behind the shoulders, a small dip behind the shoulder is acceptable.
Characteristic faults: Concave back, slab sided, cylindrical or pinched behind the shoulder.
The pelvis must be large, broad and with good length, from pin to hip. Well muscled through the rump, twist and inner thighs with length through the stitch, particularly in bucks.
The rump should be slightly sloped.
The Tail should be straight at the dock and be able to move freely.
Characteristic faults: Narrow hips or rump that slopes too much, wry tail, short from hip to pin, poor muscling particularly in the bucks, short stitch / poor inner thigh development.
The legs should be of medium length and in proportion to the depth of the body.
The upper leg should be long in proportion to the cannon bone and well muscled.
The legs should be h5 and well placed, with h5 well formed pasterns and coloured hooves.
Leg bone should be wide, flat and dry.
Characteristic faults: Knock knees, bandy legs, cow or sickle hocks, post legged, thin or fleshy legs, weak pasterns and hooves pointed outwards or inwards, or lacking good pigmentation colour.
A loose supple skin is essential.
Eyelids and hairless parts must be pigmented.
All hairless skin (i.e. under the tail, around the mouth and eyelids) should have a minimum pigmentation of 75%. Pigmentation may range from light through to dark. Hair should be short, dense and glossy, a limited amount of cashmere will be tolerated with a winter coat.
Characteristic faults: Hair too long, coarse or sparse, fine and open. Pigmentation less than 75%.
A well formed udder firmly attached with no more than 2 separate teats on either side.
Characteristic faults: Any teat variation of more than 2 separate teats per side, calabash/bottle teats or pendulous udder.
Two reasonably large, well formed, healthy and of equal size testes in one scrotum, these must be at least 25cm. at maturity. The scrotum must not have a split larger than 5cm.
Characteristic faults: Small testes, a scrotum sac with a circumference of less than 25 cm at maturity, undescended, single or divided testes, monorchid or cryptorchid
The ideal is a medium sized, heavy goat with maximum meat production. A desirable relationship between length of leg and depth of body should be achieved.
Kids tend to be longer in the leg.
Characteristic faults: Goats that are too small.
The ennobled Boer Goat is an animal of quality showing balance and symmetry and a h5 vigorous appearance.
The Doe must be feminine, the body wedging slightly to the front.
The Buck must demonstrate masculinity and strength and is heavier in the head, neck and rump.
A Doe must have kidded or be joined by the age of 2 years.
Animals that display any of the following characteristics should not be used for breeding and may not be exhibited.
• Blue Eyes
• Wry, twisted or crooked face or mouth (i.e. parrot mouth)


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I always enjoy new takes on popular tunes - especially from gay artists - so I thought I'd share it with you. Give it a listen and let us know your thoughts. Do you like Boy George's treatment of "Video Games?" (If you need a refresher, the Del Rey original is after the jump.)

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Remote-control of any home system with the iComfort Wi-Fi Flex Thermostat. The iComfort Wi-Fi Flex thermostat extends smart remote control capabilities to non-communicating equipment from virtually any manufacturer. "Because it's Wi-Fi enabled, the user can manage the temperature inside the home from anywhere using their smartphone," says Anubhav Ranjan, product management director. Homeowners can use the iComfort app to:
- Activate energy-saving Away Mode if they're gone for an extended period.
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- Set up a seven-day schedule for automatic energy savings and comfort.
The iComfort Wi-Fi Flex also provides peace of mind through the system diagnostics. It sends alerts to the homeowner – and the dealer, if the homeowner chooses – when an issue needs attention. "The dealer can monitor the system remotely and catch issues before they become problems. That can help the homeowner avoid being stuck without cooling in the summer."
The iComfort Wi-Fi Flex introduces homeowners to the benefits of Lennox' smart equipment and saves them money by extending the life and increasing the efficiency of their current equipment. "It's a good choice if their old system still has some life in it, and they can upgrade the other equipment later on."
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4 Nintendo 3DS Games Coming In 2014 That You Should Play
Nintendo might be struggling, but it's handheld console is actually doing quite well, and there are some really good games coming soon. There's a reason it's the best-selling console each and every month, and a big part of that is the fantastic library of games already available for it. But there's more coming, and some of the games look absolutely fantastic.
Whether you already own the 3DS or are thinking about getting one soon, the games that follow will give you a great reason to get excited for the console and it's future.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Kirby, who is often Nintendo's forgotten mascot 6 Best Kirby Video Games Ever Made Kirby is a mainstay in Nintendo's staple of mascots, however, the little guy just doesn't get as much love as Mario, Zelda, and some of the Japanese company's other characters. Perhaps it is because Nintendo... Read More , is finally getting another new game on the 3DS. While Nintendo has often been known to take Kirby into some pretty weird games outside of the little puff's platformers of yore, this one looks to be returning to his roots, bringing Kirby on a stylish and fun adventure like the originals.
Of course, this isn't just a straight rehash of the old Kirby games, and it does see him getting some cool new abilities such as a horn that smashes enemies and a giant ball that he can use to run over enemies. The changes are small, but it's been a while since Nintendo made a more traditional Kirby game, so when this one hits on May 2, it should feel pretty fresh and exciting.
Mario Golf: World Tour
If there's one thing Nintendo is not afraid to do, it's go back to the well and use its established franchises 3 Nintendo 3DS Games That Will Make A Splash In Early 2013 [MUO Gaming] Nintendo recently released the Wii U, and that seems to be the hot item that gamers are talking about. However, Nintendo has another fairly new console sitting in the background that seems to be mostly... Read More . For fans of said franchises, this is a great thing, for those who want to company to do something new, it's a little less exciting. Personally, I fall under the camp that loves the Nintendo franchises, so more of them is always a good thing for me.
Mario Golf is always a good one to go back to especially for a portable game. It features some simple, relaxing gameplay that is just fun. With this game, Nintendo promises to show off its new commitment to online play with a heavy dose of multiplayer, which could be quite fun for a golf game, especially one that doesn't require a huge knowledge of the sport. This game drops on May 2, so we don't have too long to wait to get to play it.
Aban Hawkins and the 1,001 Spikes
A lot of the games that come to the 3DS 5 Essential Nintendo DS Game Franchises Everybody Should Play In a world where all smartphones and tablets are capable of playing brilliant video games such as Angry Birds and Candy Crush Saga, it's easy to forget about the dedicated handheld games consoles on the... Read More tend to be simpler experiences aimed at a wide audience. Just see the two games before this on the list for proof of that. However, Aban Hawkins and the 1,001 Spikes dos not fall into that category. Not even a little bit. Instead, it's a brutal platformer designed to push you into fits of rage as you attempt to make your way through it.
You get 1000 lives to make it through, which sounds like more than enough, but with the frequency with which you die, it's simply not. Add in the co-op play 8 Awesome Couch Co-Op Games To Play When Family Comes To Visit Read More , where each of the players shares the same pool of 1000 lives, and the difficulty level of this game is through the roof. However, when you get through it, you feel that same level of satisfaction that old-school platformers used to deliver, which is just awesome to see in a modern 3DS game. No release date is set for this game yet, but it is expected to drop at some point in 2014.
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"Speedy: "Exiles Part III"": The synopsis for this issue has not yet been written.
Action Comics #638 is an issue of the series Action Comics (Volume 1) with a cover date of February, 1989.
Appearing in Speedy: "Exiles Part III"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Owen Burnley
- Sean Bauman aka Phillip Lossner
- Donald Lossner (In a photograph only)
Other Characters:
- Laurence Haase (On a TV or computer screen)
- William "Bill" Rettick (Mentioned only)
- Building Manager (Mentioned only)
- Pelham (Mentioned only)
- Luana (Mentioned only)
- John Wayne (Mentioned only)
- Hugh Hefner (Mentioned only)
- Los Angeles
- Hollywood
- AIDS Hospice (On a TV or computer screen)
- Bar (Unnamed)
- Beverly Hills
- Sean Bauman's Mansion
- Hollywood
- Heroin (Mentioned only)
Synopsis for Speedy: "Exiles Part III"
- Synopsis not yet written.
Appearing in The Demon, Part III: "The Road to Hell"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Hell-Born Warrior (Dies)
- Asteroth (First full appearance)
- Morgan le Fay (Mentioned only)
- Belial (Mentioned only)
- The Last Witch of Wookey Hole (In a vision)
Other Characters:
- Merlin
- Harry Matthews (Mentioned only)
- United States of America
- Gotham City
- Gotham City Airport
- Gotham City
- England
- London
- Wiltshire
- Wookey Hole (In a vision)
- Hell
Synopsis for The Demon, Part III: "The Road to Hell"
At Gotham City Airport, Randu does his very best to dissuade Glenda from following Jason Blood, but she is determined to help. The customs officer is curious as to why she would want to take a rock to England with her, but lets Glenda through. Glenda explains to Randu how she feels that she needs to be there, and Randu admits he, too, feels his fate is intertwined with his friend Jason's.
Across the Atlantic in Wiltshire, the demonic rider that erupted from Silbury Hill intercepts Jason's rental car and brings his warhammer down on the driver's side. The vehicle swerves into a telephone pole and the Hell-born warrior rips the car open as if it were made of paper. The fiend raises his warhammer aloft for the finishing blow, but it slams into Etrigan instead, summoned by a desperate Blood at the last second. Etrigan relishes the pain he's been dealt, but will not let the gesture go unanswered for. He dismounts the rider by punching his steed, then melts the assailants face in a burst of Hellfire. Etrigan continues to burn the creature's skull until it crumbles in his hands, and he spreads the ashes back to the "Earthmother" who spawned it. The horse dematerialises with its owner's death, leaving Etrigan to check on his keeper. Slumped unconscious over the steering wheel, Jason's head wound is fingered by Etrigan, tasting the very blood that cages him. But without his host, he would perish also, and so Etrigan recites the verse to confine him in his mortal prison once more. Jason awakens, healed by Etrigan's presence, and hitches a ride with a truck driver to Tintagel.
These exploits do not go unnoticed, for in the bowels of Hell, Asteroth watches Etrigan's movements with malevolent glee, providing a commentary for his prisoner, Merlin, suspended above a chalice by eldritch hawthorn. The thorns dig into the helpless sorcerer's flesh, his ancient power bleeding from him, with every crimson drop funnelling into the goblet. Asteroth takes the cup of blood and drinks the essence of the world's greatest wizard, before spying on the progress of Blood's friends.
Glenda is stopped by customs at London Heathrow Airport, once more regarding the Philosopher's Stone, which his now glowing. The security officer suspects it to be radioactive, but Randu utilises his psychic powers to implant a mental suggestion in the man's mind, and he lets them continue. Glenda looks into the Stone and sees the image of a haggard witch.
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- The cover is Jack Kirby's final completed art work for DC Comics.
- "The Road to Hell"
- This story is the first physical appearance of Asteroth. Despite being the key antagonist and "narrator" of The Demon Vol 2, he was only ever behind the scenes.
- "The Power Within" is reprinted in Superman: The Power Within.
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DoubleClick has snapped up rival Falk eSolutions, an online ad delivery and marketing management solutions firm based in Germany, for an undisclosed sum.
Analysts say the deal helps DoubleClick, a global provider of digital advertising technology and services, expand its presence in Europe and reach a growing market there for rich media advertising.
Under the deal, DoubleClick will nearly double its European staffing by adding a development team in St. Petersburg, Russia along with offices in Dusseldorf and Amsterdam.
Falk customers will be migrated over to DoubleClick's DART system.
"The acquisition will help complement DoubleClick's strong focus in digital advertising, our innovative research and development and our ongoing investment in search, optimization and rich media," David Rosenblatt, CEO of DoubleClick, said in a statement.
The purchase gives DoubleClick control of its biggest competitor in Europe, where Falk's clients include Mediacom, mediaedge:cia Netherlands and ZenithOptimedia.
"DoubleClick already has a European footprint," said Andy Beal, CEO of Fortune Interactive, a search marketing consulting firm based in Raleigh, N.C. "This allows them to expand that dramatically."
Beal said the deal also helps DoubleClick target Europe's growing population of broadband users with rich media ads.
"It used to be that everyone ran banner ads," said Beal. "Then it was all about search marketing. Now sites are returning to video ads, interstitials and interactive banners."
Campaigns are becoming more sophisticated, interactive and targeted, he added, with rich media ads reaching customers with online surveys and free giveaways. "It's more than just annoying click-on-the-monkey kinds of ads. Companies are trying to add value."
DoubleClick is owned by Hellman and Friedman, a private equity firm that purchased it for $1.1 billion in April 2005.
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A father-of-one who conned his way into an exclusive area at Lord's Cricket Ground with a dead man's membership card he bought on eBay has been spared jail.
James Lattimer, 51, gained access to a members-only area of the world-famous ground with the fake card.
He was even seen wearing a Marylebone Cricket Club tie when he was stopped at the London venue in August 2019.
Lattimer had put his photograph on to a card which belonged to a member who died in 2014.
He had bought a general ticket to enter the ground but carried the card to get into Lord's Pavilion.
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Lattimer, who was stopped by security on suspicion of a separate offence of which he was later acquitted, pleaded guilty to fraud in November.
Southwark Crown Court heard that Lord's membership is "very sought-after".
It costs £1,000 to become a member, with a £600 annual fee thereafter, while there is a 29-year waiting list with 12,000 people on it, the court heard.
Sentencing Lattimer on Wednesday, Judge Michael Grieve QC said: "The use of a deceased person's identity for any purpose is despicable and likely to cause great distress to (their) relatives."
He added: "The forged document was your passport to a prestigious world and the best seats in the ground.
"What you gained was very sought after.
"You acquired the privilege people wait half a lifetime to acquire."
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Lattimer, from Bournemouth, stood in the dock and did not react as he was handed a ten-month sentence, suspended for 18 months.
He was told he must pay a £10,000 fine as well as prosecution costs of £425, and carry out 150 hours of unpaid work.
Suspending the sentence the judge acknowledged Lattimer, who runs a corporate cleaning company, had been "very publicly disgraced" over the offence, but added: "You have brought all of this on yourself."
Jonas Milner, representing Lattimer, argued his client's fraud had been "an unattractive and naive ploy by a cricket fan who let his desperation to experience the pavilion get the better of him".
He said Lattimer was not aware the card belonged to someone who had died and was remorseful for what he had done.


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I have a lot of time and respect for advaita (I've done a reasonably thorough study of it) but I agree with your musing here about how traditional advaita is presented. It's certainly a great way to gain a thorough intellectual understanding and grounding but (for me) lacks the living visceral punch of some other types of presentation.rachMiel wrote:Interestingly, I have almost the exact opposite reaction as you: The ultra-rational thoroughness of traditional Advaita teachings kind of frustrates me, and the feel of suggestive mystery of my favorite Neo's — Tolle, Spira, Goode, Mooji — opens me to __________________ (ya know).
I'm not keen on the phrase neo advaita since many who are called this do not present (or claim to present) advaita but a form of nonduality/spirituality that is non-sectarian. Most of these teachers do little for me - Tolle's an exception. But when these teachers get it right they can provide a very powerful form of (what Dzogchen calls) 'pointing out instructions' evoking a direct sense of your true nature.
Perhaps a marriage between the two approaches might be helpful for some - especially if stability is an issue.


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Or at least, he thinks he is. You see, Baern is convinced of a lot of things that just aren't true.
Baern was a always big for his age (and big for… well, a Dwarf) and he was an adventurous and boisterous child. Raised by his uncle, Yurin Broadhoof, Baern enjoyed nothing more than learning to fight, and putting those skills into use – typically in what his elders called "inappropriate circumstances". Baern's enthusiasm for rambunctiousness was so great that he caught the eye of the Battle-Legion of Kord, an elite group of paladins dedicated to Kord, the God of War. When Baern received this prestigious invitation to join their ranks, he happily accepted. Continue reading


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Articles and Materials Addressing Accelerated Learning, Adult Motivation and Learning, and Student Retention
Ginsberg, M. B. & Wlodkowski, R. J. "Access and Participation." In C. Kasworm, A. R. Rose, and J. Ross-Gordon (eds.), Handbook of Adult and Continuing Education. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage, 2010, pp. 25-34. (See attached.)
Professional Learning to Promote Motivation and Academic Performance among Diverse Adults
Ginsberg, M. B. & Wlodkowski, R. J. "Professional Learning to Promote Motivation and Academic Performance among Diverse Adults." In D. Bamford-Reese, B. Doyle, B. Klein-Collins, and J. Wertheim (eds.), CAEL FORUM and NEWS: Learning Never Ends. November, 2009, pp.23-32.
Accelerated Learning in Colleges and Universities
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What Is Black Fret?
Black Fret is a 501(c)3 tax exempt public charity headquartered in Austin, Texas (the "Live Music Capital of the World").
Black Fret is built on the simple idea that local music is art, worthy of community support just like the symphony and the opera have been supported for generations. Our mission is to enable the creation and performance of new music by Austin's exceptional local musicians. Our vision is to build an endowed institution capable of sustaining over a million dollars a year in grants to Austin musicians.
To achieve this, we are looking for a limited group of dedicated local music fans to become Black Fret Members. Members pay annual dues to fund artist grants and performance fees. Members nominate the bands they love, gather to see them perform in interesting venues all over the city, and vote to allocate Black Fret grants to exceptional artists at the end of each year. As a Black Fret Member, you gain access for yourself and a guest to over 20 unique performance events each year.
Your membership allows Black Fret to grow its impact for Austin music – regardless of the number of events you attend or your level of involvement in the Artist Selection Process. In just 4 years of giving, Black Fret has surpassed $1 million in grants and performance payments to Austin musicians.
Over the next decade we will fund hundreds of bands and thousands of new songs while building a new Austin institution capable of supporting the sustained artistic, cultural and economic growth of Austin and the artists who call our city home.
We hope you will join us in building this legacy.
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What Black Fret Does
Black Fret is a community of music fans dedicated to good music, good times and the sustainable success of Austin's local musicians. Together we do three things:
(1) We provide grants and mentoring to exceptional musicians.
Black Fret members share, nominate, review and vote for musicians living and playing in Austin through our Artist Selection Process. Past grants have ranged from $5,000 to $18,000. Black Fret grant winners "unlock" their grant payments by achieving specific milestones (for example, writing and recording new songs, touring, or providing community service by performing in classrooms or at fundraisers for other charities).
Black Fret grant winners work directly with our Advisory Board and the local music community to take advantage of educational and mentoring opportunities, to help advance their professional careers and empower them to produce outstanding new music.
(2) We gather to see our Nominees perform in unique locations.
Black Fret holds over 20 unique performances throughout the year in a wide range of formats, from focused listening sessions to festival-style parties, and of course our annual awards show, the Black Fret Ball!
(3) We seek to build an endowment that allows more grants and more performances.
Once membership grows to support it, we plan to build an endowment with annual contributions from our members. As the endowment grows, the organization will leverage the interest earned on the invested dollars to provide more grants and support to artists and our broader community, creating significant incremental value for our Members' charitable dollars. This lays the foundation for Black Fret to become a true Austin institution built by our dedicated community of music fans.
Mission & Vision
Our mission is to empower musicians to create and perform new music.
We seek to build an endowed institution capable of sustaining more than a $1 million dollars a year in grants to Austin's musicians.
Empowered by this amazing institution in Austin, Black Fret envisions building a network of chapters in other music cities. Together, these chapters will unite thousands of music fans in supporting today's finest musicians. We will ensure the sustained artistic, cultural and economic growth of the cities that have defined modern music and the exceptional musicians who choose to call those cities home.
For centuries, classical music has had the benefit of community financial support. Black Fret is an innovative evolution focused on supporting popular local music. It is a new model of arts patronage for the music that defines our modern lives.
For those musicians we serve, we provide meaningful support at a critical time. It has never been harder to make a living as a musician. The digital revolution has empowered artists with falling costs to produce and distribute their music, but the livelihood of working musicians is endangered by piracy, the collapse of major record labels, and the devaluation of music.
Compounding the challenge, cities with great local music scenes are among the most desirable places to live. The cost of living in music towns tends to rise fast. Many of these cities find themselves fighting to retain the cultural assets that make them great. Musicians are struggling to make a living.
Black Fret will empower musicians with funds, access to leading music industry professionals, a network of fans, facilities and staff, to help them attract a critical following in major markets quickly.
With every new membership, we are able to fulfill our mission and move closer to this vision.
Questions About Membership
Can I bring a guest?
Yes. Black Fret memberships include a +1 to each performance. Memberships and event tickets are non-transferable.
Where do you hold your events?
One of the things about Black Fret's model that sets it apart from a traditional symphony or opera is that we move our event locations constantly. That gives us the chance to expose our members to interesting and diverse locations ranging from upscale (residences in the hills, downtown rooftops) to downbeat (the finest underground venues) to just plain cool (recording studios, private venues).
Why is there a one-time $100 new member fee?
This helps cover administrative costs of recruiting and onboarding new members.
Why is membership $1,500 annually?
We strive to balance limited membership capacity and our financial goals with annual dues that are achievable for most true music fans throughout our city. (Roughly the same cost as a yearly cable bill.) We want all our members to feel respected, connected, and inspired within an equitable patronage model. All members pay the same annual dues for the same rights and privileges as all other members. While Black Fret offers just one level of membership, we gratefully accept donations in any amount to support our mission.
Can I pay in installments?
Yes, when you make a pledge to annual membership, we are happy to accept installment payments toward your annual dues. Please indicate your intentions in the membership registration form.
Do you accept corporate matches?
Yes. Members can take advantage of corporate charitable match programs including those offered by Dell, Apple, Microsoft, Google and more. Many of these programs will match the portion of the donation for which no value is received. Black Fret allocates 20% of a member's dues to funding performances, so $1200 a year out of your $1,500 donation is tax-deductible and eligible for corporate match. To become a member using corporate match, we recommend you pay $400 directly to Black Fret ($100 new member fee plus $300 in dues) and then sign up for $50/month or $46.16/bi-weekly matched by your employer to fund the remaining $1,200 over the course of the year. Please indicate that you will be using a corporate match in the membership registration form.
How do I find out if my company offers a charitable match?
Visit your employer's internal website for employee benefits. Or ask your HR representative.
Why limit membership?
We believe our members deserve a premium listening experience and the chance to meet the artists they fund. This can best be achieved in venues with limited seating capacity. Black Fret is a community of dedicated music fans who are enriched by connecting with one another and with local music. We want to attract lifetime donors… people who will value a sustained relationship with a broad network of dynamic members and artists, all sharing a common passion for music and dedication to building a new Austin institution to support local musicians. We aim to reward our members and artists with benefits that are empowered by a business model based on continuous growth of an endowment and a legacy right that allows members to pass their limited membership to a child or to a friend.
What is your limit on membership?
Our vision is to sustain $1,000,000 per year in grants and build an endowed Austin institution capable of serving our community in perpetuity. We think that can be accomplished with as few as 800 members.
Can I donate more than $1,500?
Yes. Black Fret will gratefully accept larger donations and work with individual donors and corporate sponsors to create custom giving plans. Additionally, Members are welcome to pre-pay multiple years of membership dues in a single donation. Please indicate your intentions in the membership registration form.
Other than membership, how can I help?
Tell your friends who love music about us and help us grow! Also, Black Fret gratefully accepts donations in any amount to support our mission. If hospitality is your thing, consider becoming an Event Hospitality Volunteer.
I'm a musician. How can I help?
Here are a few ways: How Artists Can Help Black Fret
Questions About Voting, Grants and Artist Selection
How do I get to vote to select a band to receive a grant?
In order to nominate and vote, you must be a Black Fret Member in good standing who has paid your new member fee and at least four full month's dues (for a total of $600). This policy exists to prevent gaming of the voting process.
Can I nominate or vote for an artist who is a family member?
Members, Advisors and Artists are not allowed to nominate or vote for bands that include immediate family members. You are required to testify that you are in compliance with this rule as part of placing their nominations and votes. Violation of this rule is grounds for revocation of your membership, role on the Advisory Board or revocation of your grant and status as a Black Fret Artist or Nominee.
Can I nominate or vote for an artist I have a business relationship with?
Members and Artists are not allowed to nominate or vote for bands with which they have current or pending business relationships. Trading votes or trading votes for personal favors is also a violation of this rule. Because working with bands they believe in is an essential role of our Advisors, Advisors are allowed to nominate but NOT vote for artists with which they have a business relationship but ONLY if they disclose that relationship as part of the nomination process. You are required to testify that you are in compliance with this rule as part of placing your nominations and votes. Violation of this rule is grounds for revocation of your membership, role on the Advisory Board or revocation of your grant and status as a Black Fret Artist or Nominee.
How can I give a grant to a specific band?
Please consult your tax advisor for a professional opinion on this matter. Unfortunately, our understanding is that tax law does not easily accommodate this type of giving. A directed grant to an individual or a band is considered a gift and is generally not tax deductible. This is currently outside of Black Fret's core offerings.
How do musicians get a grant?
Nominations and grant allocations are determined by members, advisors, and previous grant winners in a year-long Artist Selection Process. There is no unsolicited application process. You may bring a band to the attention of Black Fret staff and volunteers here: Band for Consideration. (Submission here does NOT provide visibility to your band to those members of Black Fret with the ability to nominate or vote for your band. It does NOT increase our chance of getting a grant nor of being invited to play at a Black Fret event. It only ensures the staff and volunteers who work for Black Fret have you on their radar.)
What are the requirements to be a Nominee?
Eligible artists are bands or individual musicians that (1) have at least 50% of band members claiming their primary residence on their personal tax returns as being within 50 miles of Austin, (2) would qualify as a Small Business according to the US Small Business Administration standards for Musical Groups and Artists, and (3) are not immediate family members of the Black Fret Board of Directors.
Why use the Austin Music Awards as a source for nominations?
Traditionally, 2 of our 20 yearly Nominee spots are reserved for the Best New Band and runner up in that category, so the voice of our whole city is reflected in our pool of Nominees. The Austin Chronicle, which runs the annual Austin Music Awards, is widely recognized as our city's leading expert on the local music scene and draws readers invested in learning about our city's vibrant live music culture. Their Austin Music Awards are annual readers' choice awards based upon popular vote, one means of measuring the ability of any given piece of art to impact people. Artists who win have demonstrated the talent, drive and hustle necessary to motivate people to vote for them. The Austin Chronicle's Music Awards have a long history of identifying many of our city's top musicians before they rocketed on to national fame (ie Stevie Ray Vaughn, Spoon, Patty Griffin and many many more). To overcome the limitations of relying on any one source, the other 18 Nominees are determine by our members, advisors and prior Black Fret grant winners.
How do you ensure only the best musicians are selected?
Our goal is to fund exceptional musicians. Austin has thousands of them. No process can guarantee we find the absolute best. And there is no good way to give away money. Someone worthy is always left out. We do believe our process works to ensure we recognize and reward great bands. And we allocate our resources to provide meaningful funding to as many bands as we can. Our Artist Selection Process incorporates a variety of educated voices investing resources, time, and energy into making their selections over a year-long process. And it appears to be working. In 2016 six of ten of the "Best Bands in Austin" according to the Austin Music Awards were bands Black Fret had funded in the preceding three years.
Questions about Business Membership or Sponsorship
Can my business join as a Member?
No. Businesses may become sponsors but not members. Sponsorship can include tickets to all events but not voting rights. This is essential to ensure the integrity of the Artist Selection Process.
What can my business sponsor?
Black Fret offers a host of annual sponsorship opportunities. Cash sponsorships start at $5,000. Inquiries from food, beverage and other in-kind sponsors for a similar value of goods or services are welcome as well. Please contact email@example.com if you would like additional information.
Questions about the Black Fret Model
Why build an Endowment?
Typical non-profits spend an inordinate amount of time raising money each year with little strategic vision for sustained financial growth. Fundraising costs frequently exceed 25% of an organization's budget. Building an endowment early, consistently and as a transparent organizational goal should give our donors assurances for our future and for the long term sustained impact we can deliver with your valued personal charitable dollars. It allows us to limit our fundraising costs to less than 5% annually ensuring we make efficient use of your donation.
Black Fret Board of Directors
Colin Kendrick – Chairman, President & Founder
In 1997 Colin wrote a business plan for what became the Austin Music Foundation (AMF). He served as the founding Executive Director of that organization between 2001 and 2003 and has served as a member of its board of directors ever since. Under his guidance AMF has raised and invested more than $1,500,000 into business education for Austin's working musicians. Colin currently works for New York Life as a personal financial advisor. His previous work experience includes a decade as a strategist for Dell, several years in business development for Apple and SunPower, and as an executive officer of a start-up in the Austin Technology Incubator. Prior to that, Colin was a consultant for high net-worth individuals at Pricewaterhouse. His work there included portfolio management, tax compliance and philanthropic planning for individuals and family foundations.
Colin grew up in Austin's and spent his formative years frequenting Liberty Lunch, the Continental Club, Black Cat, Broken Spoke, Hole In The Wall and all the finest music back-alleys and warrens he could find. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree with a dual concentration in finance and accounting and a Bachelor of Science degree in radio, television, and film with a concentration in audio engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. During his undergraduate studies, Colin worked two seasons at KLRU public television as an audio intern for the award winning, nationally televised music program Austin City Limits. His experiences there and his graduate studies on sustainable funding for non-profits served as the catalyst for the concepts underlying the Austin Music Foundation and Black Fret.
Matt Ott – Vice Chairman & Co-Founder
Matt Ott has co-founded two nonprofits to help Austin's local music community: the Austin Music Foundation and Black Fret. Combined they have provided millions in positive economic impact to Austin's music scene and creative culture. With over 25 years of technology and marketing experience for Fortune 500 companies, startup businesses and not-for-profit organizations, Matt's approach to his work is grounded in innovation, respect and clarity of their missions. In addition to acting as Executive Director of Black Fret Austin, he also serves as Director of Strategic Accounts for Charity Dynamics..
An Austinite since 1978, Matt and his family returned to Austin in 2005 after ten years in Silicon Valley, citing severe withdrawal symptoms related to a lack of real BBQ, friendly people and the most incredible music scene in the world.
Kerry Edwards – Treasurer and Secretary
Kerry Edwards has been in Austin for most of 30 years, enjoying everything from house music to country to opera along the way. Currently a Director at Dell Inc., Kerry brings 17 years business experience to Black Fret, in a variety of finance, accounting, grant management and procurement roles. She holds master degrees in finance, accounting, social work and philosophy.
When she's not planning her next career, she can be found listening to her daughter's rehearsals with the local Conspirare Youth Choir, enjoying ukulele music at home, or reading up on her current passion: music and the brain.
Black Fret Staff
Ben London – Executive Director | Black Fret Seattle
Ben London is a Seattle based music professional/recording artist who currently serves as Executive Director for Black Fret Seattle. Prior, London held senior positions with Experience Music Project (MoPop), The GRAMMYS, Hewlett Packard and Northwest Polite Society.
London was the inaugural chair of the Seattle Music Commission and has served on boards including KEXP and the Vera Project. London's music has been featured in a wide variety of movies and television programs.
He currently performs as a member of the Seattle band STAG.
Melissa O'Reilly – Director of Membership | Black Fret Austin
Melissa O'Reilly is a Black Fret member who was hired in August 2019 as the Director of Membership. She brings 15 years of experience in a variety of state political/legislative roles, and as corporate counsel for a healthcare software company, but she has a passion for nonprofits and has volunteered extensively for several local organizations.
A lifelong music lover, Melissa moved to Austin as soon as she could after college graduation. She has a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Florida and a J.D. from Texas Tech University. She met her husband Brian while they were working as Capitol staffers, and their first date was at a secret Blues Traveler show at The Continental Club. Many years later, they have two kids and still love attending live music shows around town whenever they can.


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For many years, recording voice overs was the exclusive domain of commercial studios. Even a simple voice audition meant a trip to a studio, an ad agency, or an agent's office. Today voiceover actors are producing voice tracks for corporate narration, radio spots, animation, games, and audio books from their own home studios. To survive in this highly competitive field, you, too need to learn and master basic home recording production techniques.
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'Because middle leaders are the engine of any school. In many ways you are the most important leadership group in the school. The most important.' Sir Michael Wilshaw (2014) Heads of Departments fill an essential role in every school and despite extensive managerial skills required, they often learn on the job with relatively brief training. Having spent several years inducting new HoDs, Kate and Alex will discuss what they have learned about how our colleagues grow into this role, the support they value, and how they can be nudged to reach higher levels of performance whilst learning their new roles.
Across two days, over 250 sessions will take place at the Festival. A full timetable of sessions will be available from late May 2019. Until this point we will only be announcing the day(s) sessions will be taking place.


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Accent Classes: improving your pronunciation skills
1. What should be the main goal of any pronunciation class or course?
2. What are the kinds of exercises that will help you improve your pronunciation?
First, the main goal of any Elocution/pronunciation course should be to focus on accent reduction, not accent elimination, which is technically impossible. Students should work on reducing areas of their pronunciation and enunciation that make it difficult for native speakers to understand them.
Second, with this goal in mind, students need to be able to identify which areas of pronunciation and enunciation give them the most inaudibility; such as, vowel and consonant sounds, word and sentence stress, word reductions, linking, and intonation.
Finally, you need to practice these structured exercises to extemporaneous speech in different situations, because practice makes perfect. Improving your pronunciation will take a lot of patience and commitment, but the end product - your unique, well developed voice - is worth it!


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CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 18, 2016 – Trivia about well known people is so intriguing to the general public that it's one of the reasons gossip columnists always have something to write about. Here are three celebrity tidbits from the past that make up our trivia tales today.
1 – The myth of Ty Cobb: History does not treat Ty Cobb well. Despite being the first person ever elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, most accounts of Cobb's career are anything but complimentary.
Nicknamed "The Georgia Peach," Cobb was said to be a vile racist son of a bitch, which has been extensively detailed in print, film and baseball documentaries
The source of much of the negative publicity arose in 1961, shortly after Cobb died. A writer named Al Stump published an article claiming that Cobb had steamed the stamps off return envelopes from children who wrote him asking for autographs, that he would pistol-whip any black person he saw on a sidewalk and that he would visibly sharpen his spikes in the dugout so opposing teams could see him.
Much of that, however, is apparently more fiction than fact.
First some background. Nobody played the game of baseball with more ferocity than Ty Cobb. He joined baseball in an era when "small ball" was the way the game was played.
"Small ball," for the uninitiated, relies primarily on bunts, stolen bases and hit and run plays to win a game rather than counting on those base-clearing home runs that rule the baseball diamond today. Cobb was so intense a small ball player that he even stole second, third and home on consecutive pitches in one game.
Among many things most people do not know is that Ty Cobb was an avid reader of history. He was also the most popular visiting player in Chicago.
Collections of letters in museums refute the story that Cobb never answered requests for autographs. In fact, some of his replies were as long as five pages.
True, Cobb was a brawler. It is also true that he got into a couple of fights with black men, but neither incident was racially motivated. Furthermore, he fought with more white men than blacks during his lifetime, which was a period when bar room fisticuffs were far more common than they are today.
Opposing players claimed that Cobb was always aggressive on the bases, but that he never slid into a bag with the intention to injure someone.
Thanks largely to word of mouth and printed accounts of his history, however, the negative legend of Ty Cobb grew without visual evidence to prove otherwise.
Though he is not ready for sainthood, Ty Cobb's image as a dirty ball player and a horrible human being is largely fiction.
2 – Three young rebels with tragic endings: The three stars of the 1955 film "Rebel Without a Cause" all suffered untimely deaths. The best known rebel of his day, James Dean, became a cult icon for his role as Jim Stark in that film for his portrayal of teenage disillusionment.
Oddly enough, Dean, who loved racing, was killed in an automobile accident on his way to a race in 1955. He was 24 years old.
Dean's last film, "Giant," was released in 1956 after his death; he had completed shooting all his scenes the previous year.
Twenty-one years later, Sal Mineo was stabbed to death in an alley behind his apartment. Mineo was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in "Rebel Without a Cause" for his notable portrayal of John "Plato" Crawford.
The killer, Lionel Ray Williams, stabbed Mineo just once, but the blow was fatal. Williams, who had been convicted of multiple robberies, later stated he had no idea who his victim was.
Our final ill-fated rebel, Natalie Wood, mysteriously drowned in 1981. The 43-year-old actress was discovered on a beach next to an inflatable dinghy about a mile from a boat near Santa Catalina Island in California.
Wood's husband, Robert Wagner, who had both married and later re-married the actress, admitted that he and Wood had argued the night before, and though her body had bruises, Wagner was never convicted of foul play. One of Wood's "Brainstorm" film co-stars, Christopher Walken, was also part of the weekend sailing party and had apparently been involved in the argument with Wagner that may have led to her mysterious death.
3 – More Natalie Wood trivia: The multi-talented actress starred in two musicals, "West Side Story" and "Gypsy." But it was her performance in "Splendor in the Grass" (1961) that earned her a Best Actress nomination.
Wood did a bathtub scene in "Splendor in the Grass" for which she had consented to appear nude. The nudity was cut from the film's release, but had it remained, Natalie Wood would have been the first mainstream American actress to do a nude scene in a major film.
Still, there was a form of nudity in the picture. When Wood was 9 years old, she broke her arm while shooting a picture, leaving her left wrist with a small protrusion. Being self-conscious, the actress always appeared with a bracelet or covering over her wrist to disguise the injury.
The only scene in which she did not cover her wrist was in the bath scene in "Splendor in the Grass." Director Elia Kazan convinced her that her character would not wear a bracelet while taking a bath, so she took it off.
Giving the film editor's cut of Natalie Wood's nude scene, the first official nude scene honors in a legitimate film went Jayne Mansfield in the long forgotten movie "Promises, Promises" (1963).
Ironically, Mansfield later died in a 1967 Mississippi car crash at the age of 34.
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A woman died after a car crashed into a pizza restaurant in Anna, Texas, Friday, while she was eating with her daughter and grandson, NBCDFW.com reported.
Anna police said a car crashed into Mama Mia's Pizzeria just before 2 p.m., after the 80-year-old driver, who was leaving a nearby beauty salon, hit the gas instead of the brake pedal as she was pulling out of parking spot.
The woman's car hit a pole and a minivan, then jumped the embankment and slammed into the restaurant, trapping three people under the car, police said.
At least four people, including the 80-year-old driver, were taken to McKinney hospitals. There was no immediate word on their conditions.
Virginia Hamlin, 82, of Anna, died at the hospital.
Grandson in shock
Her grandson, Rhett Williams, and his mother were released from the hospital late Friday night.
"I was trapped under the car under the rear right side passenger's side," Rhett Williams said.
"I've got cuts, scrapes and bruises, and my mother is the same way," he said.
He said the death of his grandmother still hasn't hit him.
"It's sinking in," he said. "I think the adrenaline and the shock is still too current."
Good Samaritans lift car to rescue woman, 2 young grandchildren trapped underneath
Long-time neighbor Diane Oxley said Hamlin just buried her husband, Frank, a week ago.
"She is just such a beautiful person, and I'm just happy that she's with Frank now," she said.
Driver not told
They were married for 64 years.
"She is where she needs to be," Oxley said. "She missed him terribly, and I know they are together."
Relatives said Hamlin was a regular at Mama Mia's. She was eating lunch there Friday to share her late husband's obituary with the staff.
Anna police do not expect to file any charges against the 80-year-old driver who crashed into the restaurant.
As of late Friday night, investigators said they haven't even told her about the death because they didn't think she could handle it.
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Hiring the Military
A little background
"If you want to join an organization that will always look out for you, there's no better place than the Marine Corps". That's what my career counselor told me in high school back in 1983. He shared a lot of his impressions with the Corps that I don't need to go into. Those who have served in one branch of the armed forces tend to have a dim view of the other branches but Mr. Barnes, a 30 year Air Force retiree, had nothing but positive things to say about the Corps. So I joined, stayed in 16 years, and then was lured out by the promise of big money in Corporate America. Since I got out of the Corps in March of 2000 I have found that most former military function quite well in the civilian sector and are usually a valuable member of any team, or end up being the best managers around.
Once a Marine, always a Marine
Below I'll discuss what it's like having a Marine working alongside you in a civilian job. A few explanations are in order. Marines are Marines, regardless of whether they are still in the Marine Corps. "Once a Marine, always a Marine" as the saying goes. The other armed forces, not so much. I won't get into why one service is better than the others, or how they produce intrinsically different types of people, but just understand that what I explain below goes for all former military, not just Marines but applies in varying levels based on the Service as well as the individual. The only term I'll use is "Marine", because that's where my comfort level is and it's easier to say than "Former Military".
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What do you get when you have a Marine working for you?
Marines have a ridiculously strong work ethic. The work ethic of a Marine is grounded in training every Marine receives and then is hardened throughout the time spent in the Corps. As with any organization, there are "slackers", but for the most part Marines are energetic, hard working, intelligent and resourceful. Give them a direction and turn them loose. You might want to ensure they know the boundaries and limitations of what they are doing, but after that…turn them loose. The job will get done down to the last detail regardless of the obstacles-that's what Marines have been doing for over 200 years and that's what they'll do for you.
Marines, if ambitious, can be a handful. My first job out of the Marine Corps I found myself working for a former Army dog. This was an untenable situation as he and I just didn't see eye-to-eye. Not because he was Army, but because he was simply wrong most of the time. However, he was my manager (for a very short amount of time) so I did what he said. He immediately discovered that my leadership, personality and skills placed me above most of the people on our team and put me in charge of a small group. It didn't take long before I had his job. Not sure where he is these days. So a word of caution here. If you have a Marine in your midst, understand what his/her ambitions are, feed them, and watch them take off. Do it right and this Marine can make you a star in the process.
Marines are in it for the team. You'll find no greater team player than a Marine, but the team and the leader have to stay caught up. A Marine can run a team ragged with long hours, obsessive attention to detail, and a "don't quit until it's done" focus. In the Marine Corps, the smallest unit of a Marine organization is the Fire Team which consists of four Marines grouped together to get the job done at any cost. Each Marine pushes the other past the point of exhaustion when necessary, praising or kicking ass as the situation warrants. But in the end, the job is done. In the civilian sector, this can be a bit unnerving and some co-workers (and managers) will have a problem with keeping up.
Marines have character. Don't get me wrong, Marines have earned their reputations but Marines will generally "do the right thing". As Eleanor Roosevelt said, "The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps". I couldn't have said it better myself, so won't even try.
Marines are taught to see the big picture. This has changed over the years. In the past there was definitely a "shut up and do as you're told" mentality in all of the Armed Forces. In the past decade or so, maybe more, we have seen leadership and big picture thinking pushed down further and further until even the lowest ranking Marine has the big picture view of what the mission is. The reason for this is obvious. In combat your leader might be killed and it becomes the next guy in line's responsibility to accomplish the mission. Given this line of thinking, it only makes sense that everybody understands the mission.
Marines are leaders. In the Marine Corps it is not uncommon to see a relatively young Marine in charge of large numbers of other Marines and this is taught from day one. And when I say "in charge", I mean "in charge". Watch a young Sergeant work with his platoon of about 40 Marines. See how he keeps them in line, focused and engaged. See how those 40 Marines (that would require at least 8 civilian managers) quickly and completely obey this Sergeant's every word without question, without hesitation. This is attributable to the discipline of the 40 Marines as well as the leadership of the Sergeant. The point here is that if you have a Marine in your midst, and if he has shown he is willing to function in a leadership position, you might want to let him run with it. The people that end up working for him might have to get over a little shock at first (he might ask for their boot size, blood type or religious preference) but in the end his team will be shit hot and built to stay that way, as we say in the Corps.
So there you have it, a sprinkling of what it's like to have a Marine either working for you or as a manager and what you can expect. There's plenty more. I have barely scratched the surface. I would encourage your to explore your workplace and see what Marines or other former military you have. The chances are you won't have to look to hard. When you find them, talk with them, listen to their crazy ass stories. Only believe about one quarter of them, and then be sure to keep an eye on them. If one or more are working for you, consider talking to them about their ambition. Do they want a leadership position? If yes, make it happen and hold on tight.
Lastly, I quoted Eleanor Roosevelt above, but it would hurt me to finish without providing my all time favorite quote about the Marine Corps as stated by President Ronald Reagan. "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem".
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I've been doing a lot of SketchUp lately. There have been some very large projects. This kiln design is for a wood or gas fired kiln for reduction firing. It's my plan to build this kiln this spring once the weather warms up. As always I'm open for any comments or suggestions on this design. Don
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Questions about the Champions School Program
What is the Champion Schools Program?
The Champion Schools Program is a peer-to-peer program about teen driving safety presented by The Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey (BIANJ). We challenge teams of high school students from across the state to create safe driving campaigns that they promote to the students in their school and their communities.
How do we become a Champion School?
This program is open to all NJ high schools. Online applications are accepted now through November 15th, 2019. Chosen schools are notified by November 30th and each Champion School is awarded a cash stipend to help implement their campaigns.
What happens after we become a Champion School?
After schools have been chosen, they are notified by a staff person from BIANJ who will be their technical support person. A technical support person will be in contact with the faculty administrator from each school to set up a visit to your school. Prior to their visit, faculty advisors will be advised by BIANJ staff about necessary paperwork and steps they can take to familiarize themselves with the program.
When will we meet with our BIANJ technical support person?
BIANJ technical support staff will visit the schools between the months of October-January. At this visit, the BIANJ technical support person will bring your stipend check, a participation agreement and W9 forms for you to sign, along with general guidelines, consent form, and judging criteria. We will also bring along with a banner to hang in your school. The support person will want to meet with you and your students to answer any topics or questions that may not have been covered in the Champion Schools video. We will also take a group photo with your banner at this visit.
When can we begin work on our project?
Even though schools are not notified until the end of November, any teen safety programs or projects that your school team works on during the 2019-2020 school year can count as part of your Champion Schools teen driving safety campaign. Some schools host presentations or events in the beginning of the school year before they know that they are selected or at the end of the year, after the final reporting is due. They can still add these events in their final report. As soon as your school is notified that you have been selected, you will want to begin selecting your team members and having meetings to help get the project started. At one of your first meetings, you will want to watch this video and get an overview of the program. You can also begin researching your chosen topic, deciding the roles and responsibilities of your team members, and reaching out to other community groups to partner with you. All schools should begin work on their project by January at the latest.
How many students should be on our team?
Each school picks their own team. Some schools have small teams and other schools try to involve as many students as they can with the project. There is no minimum or maximum number of team members' requirement, but you should decide what style of project management will work best for your campaign.
What types of items can our cash stipends be spent on?
You can use your cash stipend to help implement your teen safe driving campaign and on any materials related to teen driving safety. Some schools use the money to purchase articles for giveaways or to buy t-shirts or wristbands. Some schools use the money to host speakers or events at their school, or to buy equipment to help create their projects. Other schools buy materials for their driver education classes. One school used the stipend to offset the cost of renting a bus that would drive students to and from their prom to help keep them safe. The only requirement is that the money must be used for teen driving safety. Also, any profits that you make as a result of selling items need to be re-invested into teen safe driving materials or programs. The Stipend Reporting Form is included in the Final Report. To see a copy, please go to the Tools for Schools Section on the Champion Schools Page of Jersey Drives.com.
When are the mid-term and final reports due?
The mid-term report is due March 15, 2020 and the final report is due on May 6, 2020. Both of these reports are online forms. These forms can be found on the Tools for Schools Section of the Champion Schools Page of JerseyDrives.com
Can we earn extra credit for our project?
Yes, you can earn extra credit by either hosting an event or presentation from one of our sponsors . The complete list can be found on "Extra Credit Programs" under the Program Overview of Tools for Schools Section on JerseyDrives.com
What kind of documentation do we need to provide for our project?
You will create either a PowerPoint presentation or video project summary not to exceed 10 minutes. This project summary should be an overview of your campaign's accomplishments. You may also mail in other documentation such as scrapbooks with photos, newspaper articles, bumper stickers, wristbands, t-shirts or other articles that you create as a part of your campaign. For more information, please look at the Final Update Form under the Program Overview of Tools for Schools Section on JerseyDrives.com link to: https://jerseydrives.com/final-report/
How are the projects judged?
Projects are judged by a panel of traffic safety professionals, educational experts and media representatives. Judges will score each project based on a set of criteria. You can find the judging criteria on the under the Program Overview of Tools for Schools Section on JerseyDrives.com
When do we find out the winners?
The winning schools are announced at the Awards Showcase.
Questions about the Awards Showcase
When and where does the Awards Showcase take place?
The Awards Showcase will be at Six Flags Great Adventure Theme Park, on Thursday, May 21, 2020.
Do we have to attend the showcase?
Yes, at least one representative from each school must attend. If there is a problem with members of your team being able to attend, then either the faculty advisor, the school principal, or a community member from your town must come to the Showcase. Everyone who attends the showcase must have a signed media consent form that the Faculty Advisor brings to us on the day of the Showcase.
How do we get to the Showcase?
The faculty advisor from each school should begin to make transportation arrangements with the school as soon as you've been selected as a Champion School. Some school districts provide a bus to take the team, others have teachers or adults from the community drive the team members.
What type of dress should we wear?
Dress for the Awards Showcase is casual. Teams will often wear t-shirts that they designed for their project, or some other identifying apparel. In the past, we've had students dress-up as their project mascot or some other costume that helps to identify their campaign.
What do we have to bring to the Showcase?
Schools will be assigned a table that they can use to exhibit their project. Some schools make a poster that they use to display their projects, some bring interactive games, activities or materials to share with visitors. Please note that there is no access to electricity and no storage available for any items you bring. The hard copy of your project summaries and any other documentation that you mailed to BIANJ will be on your table for you to use. Also, faculty advisors will need to bring signed copies of the media release form for each person attending.
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Hello!! I thought I'd post a little Thursday Enabler alert! I am sooooo excited!! Yesterday I got a new shipment of the NEW Cuttlebug embossing folders! You can view them HERE! It says the estimated arrival for the rest of them (spider webs ect) is for the 28th! WAHOOO!!!! I also have a few new Prima Items and October Afternoon stamp sets!!
Today, all the new Inkadinkado clear sets are arriving!! Winter Birds, all the Halloween…I am one happy chick! Tomorrow the new Cosmo Cricket will be here! Could it BE a better week!? Hope you are all having a great day! Thanks so much for stopping by!!
Here is the finalized list for the JBE Summertime ATC swap:
1. Beth Thomas
2. Jennifer Bradley
3. Rachel Hope
4. Michelle Giraud
5. Shannon Teubner
6. Wendy
7. Maria
8. Amy Myers
I'm so excited to see everyone that signed up! We did not have a complete list of 10 (I kind of expected this with hectic summer schedules) so each swapper will need to make only 9 ATCs. That's one for each of us and I for our wonderful sponsor Lindsey! So how would you ladies like to play along with some fun & games- a little twist for this swap! Now I know that you ladies would not be like me and procrastinate on making your ATCs (teeheehee) but to get everyone motivated here is what we are going to do. The swapper of the first set of ATCs I receive will get a RAK from myself AND from the swapper of the last set of ATCs I receive. Also, the swapper who gets their ATCs to me second will receive a token goodie from my stash. I know not exactly a fortune in prizes but I LOVE to receive RAKs and thought this would be fun! Can't wait to see what everyone creates!
HELLO! So is anyone else super excited for CHA!? I know I am!! I cannot WAIT! I leave on Thursday and get home Sunday! I've seen some AWESOME sneak peaks so far! Daisy D, Inka and Cosmo Cricket have outdone themselves again!! Here is some paper that Cosmo Cricket will be releasing and 1 of the millions of new flowers Prima has coming out
Make sure to stay tuned, I'll be posting more and I'll be having CHA updates too! 😀 Hope you all had a great weekend!
Hello!! I know there were several of you waiting for these darling stamps to arrive! They ARE HERE!! YAY!! Hope you're having a great day so far! (Make sure to scan down to the previous post to view the newest swap!)
We still have a few opportunities left to participate in the JBE Summer-themed ATC SWAPs. Deadline for signing up is this Sunday, July 13th. Love to have you play along! Just e-mail me at email@example.com or leave a comment on the original SWAP post.
Hello and Happy Thurdsay!!!
I wanted to let you all know about the 4th of July sale I am having!! Right now through Monday night you can use promo code: fourth to get 20% off your WHOLE PURCHASE!!! This includes the Clearance category AND all the new products too! I JUST posted the NEW Inkadinkado Halloween and Christmas wood stamps (Clear sets ship in a few weeks) and I now have Shimmerz Paints and October Afternoon! WAHOOO!!!!
Thank you SO MUCH for stopping by! Have a fantastic day!!
Hello!! I hope this finds you all having a great day!! I am so excited to tell you that SHIMMERZ is now in stock at the store!! You can view it HERE!! If you'd like to see my original post in it, click HERE! I am just too excited about this! Then new Inkadinkado WOOD stamps should be here today! I'll let you all know the second they arrive! Have a great morning!!!
Hello, all! It's Tuesday, once again, and time for the Jacksonbelle Embellishment DT Challenge! This week the challenge is to make a card (or project of choice) using the colors Real Red, Bashful Blue, and Basic Black! We would love for you to play along and if you do please remember to add JBE009 to the key code when you upload to SCS. We want to be sure to see everyone's beautiful creations! Be sure to check out the DT blogs to see what awesome cards the gals have made this week!
- Amber Hight
- Broni Holcombe
- Dee Jackson
- Elezebeth Neumann
- Erin McKinney
- Kisa Peters
- Lynda Benden
- Maren Benedict
- Beth Thomas
Other bits & pieces of JBE news:
Lindsey has tons of things going on over at JBE!!! She has added more items to her clearance section and oh my, you have just got to check it out! Over the weekend, she added a company to the store, October Afternoon! She started with about 10 different styles of double sided PP and 4 different acrylic stamp sets. I am so… glad that I got my order placed because one of my "must have" stamp sets is already sold out and the other "must have" only has 2 left! We are keeping our fingers crossed that the wood mounted holiday stamps from Inkadinkado will arrive sometime today and the acrylic holiday sets sometime mid-July. Wasn't that nice of them to spread it out so it wouldn't be so much out-of-pocket at one time- teeheehee. If you would like a peak at these awesome stamps check it out here. Finally, be sure to check below for the details of our next ATC SWAP. I will be the hostess once again and have some fun and prizes planned to go along with a Summer themed SWAP.
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SOME TWO zillion T-shirts later, it finally looks as if 'Relax' is going to crack it for the Frankies in America. Mike Read's favourite single first entered the Billboard chart at the beginning of April, last year, and after five weeks managed to nose its way up to No. 67 before plummeting back into the Mersey once more. 'Two Tribes' fared somewhat better. It first charted Stateside in mid-October and some nine weeks later clambered to No. 43 before hitting the skids.
Meanwhile, the Liverpool trainer had daubed 'Relax' with the magic sponge and it got off the sub's bench to re-enter the Hot 100 in mid-January, finally reaching the Top 20 last week, having taken nearly a year to do so.


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In Cahokia, Timothy R. Pauketat argues that Cahokia was the one true city of ancient America north of Mexico. It was as large as London in its day and was the capital of what Pauketat describes as "a most unusual Indian nation." Cahokiano one knows what its inhabitants actually called itlay in the Mississippi bottomlands, close to modern St. Louis, Missouri. The Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site now protects the eighty mounds that remain from this ancient city, and they are designated as a World Heritage Site. At least sixty other mounds, and probably more, were destroyed in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, during the building of St. Louis.
Cahokia was originally North America's largest pyramidal mound site, possibly containing as many as two hundred mounds, including the third-largest pyramid in the New World. Most of these pyramids were packed into an area five miles square, and they were surrounded by thousands of houses and broad plazas. At the height of its importance, Cahokia may have been home to at least ten thousand people, with another twenty to thirty thousand living in the surrounding area.
For a long time, no one was entirely clear who had built the mounds. Although it was clear that they had been built by human hands, it was believed that, rather than being constructed by Native Americans, they had been made by a lost race of mound-builders. This hypothetical race would have traveled along the American frontier west of the Allegheny Mountains, through the Ohio Valley and the Mississippi trench, constructing the mysterious mounds. They then would either have been wiped out by warlike Native Americans or else have migrated into Central America, where they would have become the Aztec and the Maya. However, as Pauketat notes, the work of archaeologists and historians has begun to question long-held beliefs about Native Americans, suggesting that they were not necessarily as ecologically sensitive, peaceful, and mystical as was previously assumed. The emerging picture of Native Americans indicates that they were perfectly capable of building a city and developing an elaborate culture.
Pauketat is particularly interested in the founding of Cahokia, which seems around 1050 to have sprung suddenly into beingwhat he calls the "big bang" theory. Almost overnight, the buildings that formed what is now called Old Cahokia were taken down; the area was leveled; and the elaborate pyramids, streets, and houses of New Cahokia were constructed, creating what Pauketat argues was a new capital city. He notes that for this project to achieve such rapid growth in so comparatively short a period of time would have required a good deal of cooperation, not to mention strong leadership and a large population. Pauketat thus argues that the Cahokia civilization was either built on consensus or based on an ideology that legitimized the rule of the few in the eyes of the many.
Whatever their governmental structure, the Cahokians made rapid and drastic changes to their lives. Pauketat theorizes that a supernova in 1054, documented in the New World but not noted elsewhere, may have been the impetus behind the change. The Mississippian culture developed rapidly and then spread across the American Midwest into the South and onto the Great Plains. Its influence can be traced in buildings and artworks, suggesting that there was an elaborate dissemination of Cahokian culture, which was copied by local artists and builders in turn. The reasons for the culture's spread remain unclear. Pauketat suggests that in the dissemination of the culture was associated in some way with chunkey, a game widely played among different Native American groups for centuries, which seems to have arisen first in Cahokia.
There is evidence that the Mississippi supported a prosperous society prior to the development of New Cahokia. This earlier society comprised unified family groups based in small villages. The population of the area was not large, and it...
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text: Share Smaller TextLarger TextPrint Trying to Make the Holidays Less Overwhelming By Julie Stachowiak Nov 29, 2012 0 Comments Having just made it through Thanksgiving, I am reminded of how overwhelming the holidays can be. For those of us living with MS, just attending a holiday event can be tiring. Fatigue or cognitive issues can make it difficult to be in a crowd and participate in conversations for extended periods of time. Beyond that, we are often given or volunteer for food or decoration duties, adding another layer of challenges. In my case, I am a fairly decent cook, so I am often given the job of cooking for family gatherings, especially since pretty much everyone else loathes the task. This year, people asked for favorites that I had made in years past, and also threw a couple of new requests on the pile. As a result, I found myself making the bulk of the food to bring to our Thanksgiving gathering for 14 people. Honestly, I didn't feel like doing it. I was tired and didn't want to cook for the masses. Besides that, I didn't feel like going at all – it was going to be loud (with a football game constantly playing on the giant television that can be seen and heard from the kitchen and dining room) and chaotic, with four dogs and seven kids. Don't get me wrong, I did really want to see my family, but I knew that this setting would not be ideal for me to enjoy them. However, I did it. I cooked and packed up all the food. I cooked some more after I arrived. I served. I smiled. I endured the noise of the football game. I helped clean and I went home with my family. I collapsed. Now, I know what advice I would give to myself: Delegate the cooking to others. Be honest with people about how tired you get. Ask that the football game be turned down. Limit your time at the gathering. Look out for yourself. I give this kind of advice all the time (see my blogs Holiday Hazards to Avoid for People with Multiple Sclerosis and Surviving Holiday Gatherings with Multiple Sclerosis). However, when it comes to myself, I seem to forget my own ideas about self-preservation. In gearing up for a similar scene at Christmas, this time I really am going to try to look out for myself a little better. I am going to find the right balance of making sure that my family is having fun and not wearing myself out in the pursuit of "perfect" holiday moments. With these goals in mind, I am going to commit to doing three things for myself: Make sure that I have a quiet place to retreat to during the event and that I spend some time in it, by myself or in quiet conversation with one person with whom I would like to catch up. Agree to make one menu item only (and offer to scope out a place where the rest can be purchased, if necessary). Be honest when people ask how I'm doing. Maybe not lay out the full picture, but let people know that, for me, taking big get-togethers in small chunks is the best way to have a nice holiday. What about you? Are holidays difficult for you? Do you tend to exhaust yourself trying to meet the expectations of others (and yourself)? Do you have any tips on how to avoid holiday burn-out for the rest of us? I would love to hear your stories and comments. Julie Stachowiak, PhD Julie is the author of the Multiple Sclerosis Manifesto, the winner of the 2009 ForeWord Book of the Year Award in the Health Category. She is an epidemiologist who is also a person living with MS, Julie has an in-depth understanding about current research and scientific developments around MS. She also has first-hand knowledge of the frustrations and anxiety surrounding the disease, as she had MS for at least 15 years before receiving a diagnosis in 2003 and has had several relapses since her diagnosis.


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