text:
Felt does have an elevator that we can use for handicapped customers. We don't really use the elevator regularly for everyone, but we are happy to use it for handicap access
Calling it now. Going to be a sausage fest.
Calling it now. Going to be a sausage fest.
Very interesting! The only thing I have to say though is that it seems to start a big early. I figure PAX will still be in full swing by those hours and such an event would have been (and probably still is) a great alternative as the expo winds down.
I was at the GGW party last year and while yeah, there were a ton of guys, it was FAR from a sausage fest.
Do you know if GGW is taking over ALL of Market? Because last year they had floors 1 & 3 of Lir, with the normal non-PAX crowd on the 2nd floor, COMPLETELY confused as to why there were dudes and cute chickcs walking around dressed like Pokemon.
I just ask because the normal clientele of Market on a regular Friday or Saturday night and the normal PAX attendees are two ridiculously opposite sort of people
I went last year and it was a lot of fun, I got to meet Dom & Adam Sessler which was awesome. The only negative things about it was that I had to wait in line in the freezing cold for about an hour just to get in. Once I got in I was only able to hang out in the lower level room with the free play machines. Which was a lot of fun meeting other people and playing in the tournaments. But it seemed like a lot of the more exciting events were happening upstairs in the VIP level. I was only able to meet Dom & Sessler because I caught them at the entrance before they went into the VIP room. So my question will there be a VIP floor again? Can regular PAX attendees like myself get into the VIP or is it just for media and who ever you guys want? Either way I will be attending, I am sure it's going to be bigger & better this year.
We specifically moved the event to Friday this year to avoid headline concerts that take place on Saturday night.
Sm1ttySm1t wrote: »Everyone's favorite unknown video game blogger will be there.
Yeah, me. I'm setting my itinerary AROUND Gamers Gone Wild because I finally get to meet my pals frmo SFX-360 and 2old2play.
What is an acceptable time to show up and be pretty certain to get in when the doors open?
MangoChutnee wrote: »Sounds like a great time! Is the venue wheelchair friendly?
Mango, Im sorry to say that only the first floor is, but theres going to be a mountain of stuff going on there, as thats where our main stage is.
This is an issue of mine as well as I have mobility issues.
Hopefully next year we can find a venue with elevators and such.
Be honest sm1tty, you just want to go drinking with me.
Cant make it to pax but still want to see the kickass festivities?
Justin.TV will be streaming Gamers Gone Wild LIVE on their frontpage.


text:
1.11 is here! DC11 is coming soon!
Here's what you can expect in the new map:
Map Goals
- Taking the good parts about the previous maps, and improve upon them with the help of both staff involvement and its players.
- Special care is to be given to the economy. We need to prevent a situation where one player can corner the market, effectively choking the lifeblood out of the rest of the server.
Spawn Island
- Spawn to receive its own island in an inland sea
- Spawn island to transition smoothly between spawn and sea level
Other Terrain Screenshots
- If any of you were around for DC5 or earlier, this may seem familiar
- Cities can be built and gain prestige and glory through a tier system
- A staff member must approve your city before it can be ranked up
- Requirements
- 1 Player
- Requirements
- 3 players
- Town Hall
- Town Storage (With public chests, stocked)
- Street signs
- Planned living plots
- A public forum post in the Cities section of the forum with a resident list, city tier, map with directions from spawn or portal, logo, and other information about your city
- Requirements
- 5 players
- Crafting Hall
- 1 inn or tavern
- Smeltery
- 1 public farm
- Public mine
- A fountain
- Non-torch lighting
- Requirements
- 7 players
- 1 store
- Walls or fence
- 1 public animal farm
- Public mine hub
- 1 guild / gathering center
- Town square
- Requirements
- 9 players
- Guard Tower / Barracks
- Marketplace
- Sewer / underground area
- Tree farm
- Stables
- Trade outpost
- River or other water source within 20 blocks of the city limits
- Water mill
- 14 obsidian for the portal
- Perks
- A Nether Portal
- Requirements
- 11 players
- Food distributary
- Bank
- Hospital
- 2 Public attractions (i.e: statue, fountains, arenas)
- Subway to nearest public area
- A castle or large structure to establish power
- New living district with walls or fence
- Marketplace
- Perks
- Player Chest Shops
Economic Changes
- Jobs has been removed
- Chest Shops has been removed
- More admin shops
- Selling resources to admin shops will be the main source of rem income
- Use rem to buy items from admin shops and trade with players
- Admin shop prices change based on the demand of that item (see below)
Gameplay Changes
- Get diamonds for inviting your friends
- Use /referral create to generate a referral code
- Your friend can then use /referral <code>
- You AND your friend will get 9 diamonds!
- Dynamic Admin Shops
- The admin shops at spawn have dynamic buy and sell prices
- The price changes depending on how much people buy and sell the item
- The price of an item goes up if a lot of people buy the item, and goes down if a lot of people sell the item
- Prices go down over time if player's don't buy a lot of the item
- Pay REM to Teleport:
- Teleporting costs 15 rem per-block
- /mta [check] <player>
- This is the command used for asking players if you may teleport to them. The [check] argument in this command will give you the amount of money it will cost to make this teleport.
- /mwarp [mwarp name]
- This is the command used for teleporting to an MWarp and also listing out an interactive list of a player's MWarps. On the MWarp list the player can click on any one of the items on the list to teleport to it.
- /setmwarp <mwarp name>
- Setting a warp costs 500 rem
- This is the command used for creating new MWarps.
- /delmwarp [mwarp name]
- This is the command used for deleting an MWarp and also listing out an interactive list of a player's MWarps each one being easily deleted from there.
- Vote to Change the Weather:
- /wv
- This command opens the Voting-Inventory.
- /wv sun
- This command allows you to start a sun-voting.
- /wv rain
- This command allows you to start a rain-voting.
- /wv [yes/no]
- This command allows you to vote for yes or no.
- Darkstar
Joined Dream)Craft July 16 2012
Promoted to Expert on January 4th 2014
Promoted to Moderator on January 29th 2014
Promoted to Super-Moderator on May 7th 2016
Joined Dream)Craft July 16 2012
Promoted to Expert on January 4th 2014
Promoted to Moderator on January 29th 2014
Promoted to Super-Moderator on May 7th 2016

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Lodge Lane, Farington. Farington Lodges Angling Association.
Tel: 01772 421884
Farington Lodges is currently being run by www.withnell-angling-club.co.uk – Am investigating further – update to follow, Though its on the South Ribble Council site as Farington Lodges Angling Association – Signs say Withnell Angling, no fishing without a ticket bought in advance.
Split into 2 in reconnecting lodges, they used to be separated with a net up seem to be joined these days, 2o years ago they were a Tench mecca, with 5 – 7lb fishing being caught in multiples to simple tactics – fishing to the trees on the far back. My old friend Denis could catch everywhere, but this is where I met him and he caught some superb fish and put together a great net full on a regular basis.
Sadly talking to an angler tonight apparently the tench are long gone, fishing is slow and "fishing is not what it used to be" with few fishing the water these days. Seems a great shame but I will go and give it a bash and see how many are fishing it over a weekend to get a better feel for this once great water. Watch this space !
The small pond is, according to the sign, losing fish to cormerants so have role and material strung across it to scare them away, seems to be working no sign today, even on the main lodges.


text:
Darsteeze's "Polaris" title was inspired by a star near the north celestial pole. He would listen to the beat slowed down, kinda like a "chopped & slopped" and the melody gave him a very outer-space feel. So the name "Polaris" came to the rapper's mind right away.
21 year old artist Darsteeze was born in Brooklyn, NY. Then at the age of 12, he moved to Middletown. He started making music in 2016 while a freshman in college after a close friend of his told him he was buying music equipment. He dropped his first 5 songs in 2017 and then took a year off because of school and not being able to afford studio time. Over the year hiatus, he bought his own studio equipment and learned how to engineer and craft his sound. He re-emerged in 2018 dropping his first song in over a year and has been on a roll ever since.


text:
This site uses cookies to store information on your computer. Some are essential to make our site work; others help us improve the user experience or allow us to effectively communicate with you. By using the site, you consent to the placement of these cookies.
Read our cookie policy to learn more.
Don't worry! Some old pages may have been lost or retired. Please use the menu above to Browse for Courses or to find Industry-specific Business Solutions! You can use the LOGIN button at the top of any page to find and continue taking your online safety course.


text:
About Us
Founded in 1947, the Department of Environmental Medicine at New York University School of Medicine is one of the nation's oldest and foremost centers for research into the health effects of environmental pollution. Its faculty has expertise in a wide range of environmental problems. The Department of Environmental Medicine is both a department in the NYU School of Medicine and an institute within NYU Medical Center. The Department's main research and teaching facility is located 40 miles N.W. of Manhattan in Sterling Forest, NY. The Sterling Forest facilities encompass about 72,000 square feet of lab, teaching, and office space.
Our graduate program offers both Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in environmental health sciences, with focused study concentrations in biostatistics, epidemiology, exposure assessment and health effects, molecular toxicology/carcinogenesis, and systemic toxicology with specialties in both inhalation toxicology and aquatic toxicology.
In addition to our degree programs and ongoing research the Institute's Community Outreach and Education Program (COEP) helps to increase public understanding of complex environmental health issues and helps to reduce misconceptions about toxic chemicals in our air, water, and inside our homes. Once accurately informed, individuals can make better decisions regarding prevention and unintentional exposures. Our scientists also reach out to students who are interested in getting more involved in environmental health science by participating in some of our "Science in Action" student programs and laboratory mentoring initiatives.


text:
review by: Avi Shaked
Vajra, led by singer and multi-instrumentalist Annamaria Pinna, offers dark, heavy rock infused with a mild dose of eastern music influence (mostly in the percussion department) that separates it from the rest of the pack.
Whereas the comparable The Tea Party sweeps you off your feet with its sense of melody and dynamics incorporated within the songs, Vajra's immediate, infectious songs are steadier, offering something sedating in their constant beat, and hinting at the repetitiveness ascribed to Indian music, which Pinna might have absorbed during her stay in India.
Vajra's songs benefit from smoky yet robust timbres, and the band's level of sophistication should not be ignored. The lush textures, which include awesome, melodic bass work (by Will Dahl) and delicate shades of keyboards, as well as an undercurrent of experimentalism, add up to the pensive atmosphere (check out the two instrumental interludes; the decision to include these alone says a lot about Vajra's maturity, as they are crucial in refreshing the listening experience!), intoxicating rhythms and the warm, trustful and seductive voice (coproduced by Sylvia Massy, who worked with the likes of Tool and System of a Down), often resembling a latter day Rush. (8/10)


text:
March 3, 2017
Value driven ecosystem for digitally disrupting supply chain
Schelude: 2016-2019
Budget: 19M€
Contact: Ülo Parts, EVP Operations, DIMECC, ulo.parts(at)dimecc.com
Result: http://hightech.dimecc.com/results/d4v-design-for-value-program-report
The aim of the DIMECC D4Value program is to enable the best possible use of digital disruption for business growth. The D4Value program has a strong industry demand which has been emphasized by the rapid development in different supply chain parts (factories, ports, ships, etc.). The program focuses on door-to-door supply chain which is under digital disruptions and is rapidly changing towards an ecosystem of fully autonomous system-of-systems. Although changes are ongoing in many fronts of the supply chain, the overall value network has not been disrupted yet.
Especially in the autonomous shipping, D4Value program has a critical role as it is the first ecosystem level approach in the area. Although the autonomous shipping has been raised into the focus, D4Value focuses intensively also other critical supply chain parts and their digital value creation questions.
Read more in news
- Tavarat siirtymään itseohjautuvasti tehtaalta asiakkaille, Metsäalan ammattilehti 5.4.2017


text:
My Top 5 Picks: Resident Evil Franchise
As the highly anticipated next installment of the Resident Evil series hits shelves in a matter of weeks, I thought it was only fitting to reminisce on the best of the saga. This means all the spin-offs and mercenary games are out. Which, in my opinion, were all very sub par and poorly executed compared to the main titles that have debuted throughout the years. Ever since Resident Evil hit shelves in 1996, kids with a Playstation had a new sense of fear when the sun went down. Myself included. The face of gaming was changed as the creators of this terrifying series developed an all-new genre, survival horror; and it is not for the faint of heart ladies and gentleman.
5. Resident Evil 5
Platforms: Playstation 3, Xbox 360, PC
The first, well in actuality, the last to round off the countdown is the latest chapter in the series, Resident Evil 5. Now, this game received great reviews and ratings when it was released, having the brand new addition of co-op playability that definitely brought something to the series that most hadn't realized was missing. Resident Evil 4 was certainly known for its action sequences, but this installment was so action packed with explosions, car chases, and weapon wielding enemies that most felt it was missing what was so beloved about the series… Fear! Now don't get me wrong, Resident Evil 5 was great fun, but there was just no moment in the game where fear was a really over-powering element. Between all of the technically infected (non- zombies) attacking you and an over-roided Chris Redfield, it was hard to remember that this was in fact a Resident Evil game. Oh wait, there was that one slightly eerie part with lickers! Honestly, what saved this game for me the most and kept its re-playability was the co-op addition. Without it I'm not sure how this game would have fared among the masses.
4. Resident Evil 3: Nemesis
Platforms: Playstation, PC, Dreamcast, Gamecube, PC
Coming in at number four is the third installment to the series, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. By the time this hit stores across America in 1999, the Resident Evil formula was a little outdated to say the least. With creators refusal to change the clunky control scheme or freshen up any of the game play, it left little to fear. They did, however, introduce a brand new villain Nemesis, who is programmed to hunt down S.T.A.R.S members (meaning you) throughout the game. But it wasn't enough to truly set it apart from the first two. It may also have to do with the fact that this was more an addition to Resident Evil 2, just seen from a different perspective. Whatever the case may be, this installment did not receive the rave reviews or popularity as its previous successors did. With the familiar environment of Raccoon City infested with the usual slow-moving zombies and the annoyingly terrible camera angles, it left most with the "been there, done that" feeling.
3. Resident Evil 4
Platforms: Playstation 2, Wii, Gamecube, PC, PSN, Xbox Live Arcade
The game that finally changed it all, Resident Evil 4 gave us an evolution in the series. Everything down to the look and the feel of the game was changed…and for the better. The switch to an over-the-shoulder camera really immersed players into the world of Resident Evil, and succeeded in getting the interest of gamers who refused to deal with the outdated controls of the previous installments. Another smart move was adding more action sequences into the mix, while of course, bringing a slew of terrifying new enemy archetypes. Even the classic undead were switched out for infected humans that could run and lash out at you with weapons. The timing could not have been more perfect since Capcom had been struggling to stand out among other frightful series like Silent Hill and Fatal Frame. Especially after the unsuccessful release of Code:Veronica, which was more of the same. Then Resident Evil 4 surprised everyone. The game has become a crossover favorite among all gamers and a new pedestal with which the series can now stand on. "Then why is this game ranked as the third best," you ask?
Need I say more?
2. Resident Evil (Remake)
Platforms: Gamecube, Wii
Most die-hard fans of the series will never forget the moment they walked into the mansion and witness the first zombie in the horrific cut-scene. Well, take this terrifying classic that started it all, but update it to enhanced realistic graphics, add in new enemies like the extra strong and quick crimson head zombies, a new boss that will forever be considered one of the creepiest (Lisa Trevor post-experimentation) and you have Resident Evil on Nintendo Gamecube. This was a brilliant move for the creators, since at this point the series was experiencing a slight slump after a string of unsuccessful titles that very few were impressed by. Players got to relive the horrors of the beloved original but with additional twists and turns that caught original veterans off guard.
1. Resident Evil 2
Platforms: Playstation, PC, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast, Gamecube, PSN
And the highly coveted #1 spot goes to a personal terrifying fear of mine, the intensely disturbing Resident Evil 2. This is where the developers really honed in on their survival horror formula. Scrapping their original story line and graphics to do a complete overhaul on the highly anticipated sequel had really paid off. Resident Evil 2 was an instant success that took the series from the enclosed environment of the Spencer Mansion, to the open expanse of Raccoon City post-catastrophe. It also introduced us to two brand new characters, Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield, who both have their own separate campaign to play through. This gaming device introduced a whole new dynamic to the game. Players instantly felt the horrifying difference as the game begins with you in the middle of Raccoon City, surrounded by zombies and 10 bullets to spare. This is the very definition of survival horror that made the Resident Evil series into one of the most successful franchises in the gaming industry.
Leave a Comment
You must be logged in to post a comment.


text:
David Diaz- Mortgage Lender
200+ Lenders, Thousands of loans FUNDED since 2002
Need a pre-approval letter?
Questions about refinancing?
Have a unique situation?
Our Secure Application takes about 12 minutes to complete, and is required for a "Pre-Approval." You will be contacted once your application is submitted.
Submit your Application
Whether you're buying your first home or your dream home, we have a mortgage solution for you. Get your custom rate quote today.
Get Pre qualified Now
We're committed to helping you refinance with the lowest rates and fees in the industry today. Check out our Low Rates, Calculate your Payment, or Start the Process Today!
Learn More
David Diaz and his team has helped the Los angeles community for over 15 years. We are EquitySmart Home Loans a full service mortgage brokerage located in Los Angeles, California and the leading brokerage in So Cal for over 17 years. Broker HUD approved with over 100 lenders / banks specializing in Jumbo, High Balance and Conventional Loans for VENICE, MARINA DEL REY, MAR VISTA, PLAYA DEL REY, SANTA MONICA, and MALIBU area! We also serve the surrounding cities in Los Angeles County with the lowest rates GUARANTEED! Don't go through the nightmare of purchasing your home with your local big bank or credit union, we will beat them in interest rate pricing by usually .125% to .25% because we get your rates at wholesale price, while funding your loan in HALF THE TIME! Whether you are purchasing a home or refinancing in any of these zip codes: 90291, 90292, 90066, 90293, 90402, 90264, and 90068, we can help you realize your dream of home ownership and hold your hand through the process.
We offer the following Purchase Mortgages:
We offer a wide range of refinance options along with the lowest rates in the business, designed to best meet the needs of our local borrowers on in Southern California! If you're looking for cash out, removing your PMI, home improvements or to just get a better rate and loan term, David can assist you today.
We offer the following Refinancing Mortgages:
What makes David Diaz unique is that he offers great customer service and cutting edge technology to make your loan process as easy as possible! He was born and raised in Los Angeles and loves to serve his community as the #1 Loan Specialist in town.
Niche programs we offer: Qualify for more with the best Self employed loans, P and L only loans, Tech loans (use restricted stock units as income), Asset depletion loans, Reverse mortgages, jumbo loans, 3% conventional loans, low down payment, conventional loans, FHA loans, 5% down conventional, cash out loans, bank statement only loans, debt service investment property loans, & hard money loans.
LA's #1 Broker with over 200 A+ Lenders, private lenders and hard money lenders, residential and commercial!
Contact 17 year mortgage expert David Diaz at 310-857-0660 to discuss your mortgage options, and find out which loan best suit your needs!
Pre-qualify for a loan in a few simple stepsGet Started
Fill out your Secure ApplicationApply Now
See what our clients are sayingTestimonials


text:
Gorgous 2 bedroom 2 bath villa overlooking the lagoon and golf course. Recently renovated. Close to the beach. Ownership includes golf for 4 daily for cart fee only and free tennis. You will also enjoy the use of all the Westin amenities, pools, restaurants, fitness center, spa etc.... Model open daily.
Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
We do not attempt to independently verify the currency, completeness, accuracy or authenticity of the data contained herein. It may be subject to transcription and transmission errors. Accordingly, the data is provided on an "as is," "as available" basis only and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. © 2020 Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island, Inc. All rights reserved. Certain information contained herein is derived from information which is the licensed property of, and copyrighted by, Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island, Inc.


text:
1. Electricity, Water, Air Conditioning, Cooking facilities, Cable Television and Internet are provided free of charge.
2. Premises should be kept in a good and clean condition, and should be used in a careful and lawful manner, otherwise the sum of AED 300 to be charged additionally for the cleaning service.
3. The Clients shall pay for any damage done to the premises inflicted by the Clients or their guests; the Client's responsibility will not include:
– normal wear and tear;
– damages due to events of force major including natural disaster, riots and warfare.
4. No animals or pets of any kind will be brought onto the premises.
5. No more than 4 (four) persons sleep on the premises.
6. Quiet hour stars at 10 PM and noise should be kept to a minimum.
7. There shall be no smoking inside the premises. In case of violation, the fine is 2000 AED. Smoking is permitted outside the home.
8. There shall be no refunds of rental amount because of shortened stays or ruined expectations due to work and family emergencies or other commitments.
9. Client accepts ___1__ set of door key, __1___building access card, __-__parking access will be handed over at time of vacating the premises. The costs of any replacement keys (100 AED) or access card (500 AED) will be recovered from the Client's Security Deposit.
An emergency call for opening doors costs 50 AED.
An emergency call for opening doors after 20.00 (8PM) costs 100 AED.
10. In case of extension of the contract your stay, the tenant must inform us 2 weeks before check out time. And the extension will be considered of the landlord's opinion only.
11. In case of emergency extension (on day of check out) fine for cleaning cancellation (350AED) will be charged from security deposit.
12. Security deposit will be refunded within one week from date of check out.
Check out date (as per voucher only)_____ Check out time (as per voucher only )_ ___
Client agrees with Terms and Regulations above and takes possession of the apartment in clean and tidy condition.
13. We accept payments online using Visa and MasterCard credit/debit card in AED (or any other currency).
14. Any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with this website shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of UAE.
15. United Arab of Emirates is out country of domicile.
16. Minors under the age of 18 shall are prohibited to register as a User of this website are not allowed to transact or use the website.
17. If you make a payment for our products or services on our website, the details you are asked to submit will be provided directly to our payment provider via a secured connection.
18. The cardholder must retain a copy of transaction records and Merchant policies and rules.
Subscribe to all our social networks and get 5% discount on any apartment.


text:
Past plants.
Our roots take us back to 1954, and one of the highlights in our history has been brightening up the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne.
We were the official supplier for indoor plants throughout the indoor stadiums, and we were proud to represent our country to a global audience. We've been through a name change since then, but we're still proud of the environments we create throughout Melbourne.
One thing that hasn't changed is our pride, professionalism and commitment to provide the best plantscaping service in Melbourne. We are committed to upholding our best business practices over all our sites, attentively caring for each plant we distribute whether it's one of two, or one of thousands.
Zants Plants are members of the National Indoor Plantscapers Association (NIPA) and are registered with the Green Building Council of Australia.
We service the Melbourne and Greater metropolitan area, Geelong, Mornington Peninsula and La Trobe Valley. Additionally we have partners in Corporate Landscaping in other states and are therefore able to offer National coverage and central invoicing.


text:
It is not only the effect that the sound of a name has on others which is to be thoughtfully considered; the effect that his name produces on the man himself is perhaps still more important. Some names stimulate and encourage the owner, others deject and paralyse him.
(Max Beerbohm, The Naming of Streets, Essay)


text:
Victorian Ripley Ville : Getting the Best & Doing it Right
Copyright R L (Bob) Walker 2015. All rights reserved. See side bar right →
A previous post on this blog stated that the research needed in rediscovering Ripley Ville was not 'in any way complete [nor is] what is out there on the internet or in print … adequate to telling the story of Victorian Ripley Ville.'
The proposed new web-sites; Ripleyville.co.uk and Ripleyville.org.uk, will be aiming to improve what this project offers about the old Borough of Bradford's only industrial model village. This post develops the points about
- research
- content now on offer on the internet
It deals in particular with content available about Ripleyville on Wikipedia in comparison with the blog posts and pages on this rediscovering Ripleyville (rRV) web-site. The post's focus is on the content on the Wikipedia site about Ripleyville's Working Mens houses and on this rRV site and the Wikipedia site about the village's original Victorian Vicarage. Issues of transparency and best practice in arriving at the Ripleyville story are raised on both topics. The post's overall message is that for Victorian Ripley Ville this web-site leads, while Wikipedia follows.
Getting the Best 1
Delving into History & rRV Membership
Copyright R L (Bob) Walker 2012-2015. All rights reserved. (See sidebar left)
The first part of this post picks up on Graham Wilkinson's comment about 'delving into history' and outlines an idea for a Victorian history and heritage project for Bowling, south Bradford. The second explains the present and likely future position on Membership of the rRV project and for people who have signed up as 'Friends' of 'rediscovering Ripleyville'. Looking towards the future, the post ends on a positive note.


text:
Recently, I was brought onto a startup company in the music tech world. Was that my plan? No. Do I know much about music tech? No. Am I excited and passionate about what we're doing? Hell yes.
We're both first-time entrepreneurs, upper semester music business students, and woefully uninformed on the specifics of running a company such as this. It's not going to stop us though, because of a number of things that I know to be true of entrepreneurs.
1. Entrepreneurs Wear Mistakes and Failures Like A Badge
I was talking to a friend of mine about this the other day. We've been raised in a world where mistakes are seen as an embarrassment – something to shun and hide in the closet. Entrepreneurs, however, have a completely different mindset, one of pride. The most successful entrepreneurs will brag about their worst mistakes, their biggest failures, and think of them as a rite of passage – one step closer to the goal.
Even hopeful entrepreneurs know they don't have it all figured out. My business partner and I know that we will be making all kinds of mistakes, but we look at every error as an opportunity rather than a setback. We've already learned so much in just two weeks and right now we're soaking up all the knowledge we can get our hands on.
2. Entrepreneurs Don't Listen To Naysayers
If someone has an entrepreneurial tendency, they come with a certain attitude of dismissal when it comes to naysayers. Don't get me wrong, criticism is more than welcome – we rely on outside input and feedback to perfect the vision and product – it's the critics who don't even give us a second thought, saying "it will never work" or "you don't know what it takes to run a company like that" (as if we're going to let that stop us).
At this point, we've received a lot of feedback, most of it positive, a lot of it keeping us grounded in reality. Every day I'm having conversations with musicians, teachers, and entrepreneurs, all of which have given great input and are more than happy to give advice. Those are the people with the most value.
3. Entrepreneurs Are Passionate About Their Company
Another subject that came up the other day with my friend is the motivation behind starting a company. Entrepreneurs can't be in it for the money. Mostly because it's likely they won't be making any for a long, long time, but also because a startup is more prone to failure if the people behind it are in it purely for profit. Passion for – and commitment to – the vision of their company should be the driving factor.
4. Entrepreneurs Are Kind of Crazy
It takes a certain level of insanity to be able to put up with the stress, work 24/7 (we're working in our DREAMS), and ignore all the signs that say you'll fail.
But it's a great insanity. The feeling of bringing something into the world that wouldn't be there without your hard work is exhilarating. The look you get when you tell people who "don't get it" what your plans are is priceless. It's a constant battle, but somehow it never feels like work.
It's chaotic, methodical, educational, social, stressful, and the most fun I've had in my life all at once. I'm excited for every day, and determined to make something great.
If anyone is interested in learning more, sharing their experiences, or giving advice, please email me at email@example.com or leave your story in the comments.
Here are some great articles about entrepreneurship:


text:
Origami Swords
This is a simple diagram on making origami swords. It might not be the coolest looking sword around, but I looked around on the web, and found that there are no instructions on how to make a decent origami sword. So I decided I would craft my own model based on the origami gun design.
If anyone has a better sword model, feel free to email me at firstname.lastname@example.com and I will upload it.
What you will need: Five sheets of regular printer paper.
This model is based on the origami gun model, so start by following the gun steps and make two of them(picture 1). Flip one gun over and insert it through the other gun(just like picture 2), both of the long ends of the guns are touching back to back. Pull it through until they match up evenly, see picture 3. Now grab a fresh piece of paper and follow the origami guns steps 1-6. Insert this new piece of paper into the bottom of the other two, see picture 4.
You will now have a pretty basic sword, feel free to cut the tip of the sword to make it more... swords like.


text:
The Prevention Project
WRASAC Dundee and Angus now provide free, fun and interactive workshops for young people aged 11-25 years around preventing sexual violence.
Working from the Preventing Sexual Violence Resource Pack designed by Rape Crisis Scotland, the Sexual Violence Prevention Worker delivers the sessions in mainstream schools, off-site education, colleges and community groups.
We offer-age appropriate sessions on the following topics:
- Consent
- Gender
- What is Sexual Violence
- Sexualisation
- Pornography
- Social media
- How can we help prevent sexual violence?
- Impact of sexual violence and support needs
The pack itself has been devised to support and develop the education programs delivered by Rape Crisis Centres in Scotland, to increase young people's access to high quality sexual violence prevention education linking in with:
- A Curriculum for Excellence
- Getting it Right for Every Child
- Equally Safe: Scotland's Strategy to prevent and eradicate violence against women and girls.
- Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Framework
- Scottish Government Single Outcomes
Here is some of the feedback we've received from young people who's been involved in our workshops:
I love doing this, this is my favourite subject, I think it's really important that we learn this stuff
Can we have some more of these workshops, I like doing this?
I didn't know there were laws around this stuff (social media)
Some of the teachers and youth workers we've worked with had this to say:
This is a fantastic resource
What a brilliant resource, you can tell whoever designed this has had experience of working with young people
The kids were talking to me after the class and they were really positive about the workshops
Really informative and the young people seem to engage really well. The young people talk about the topics after the sessions.
If you are a teacher or Community Worker and would like some more information or to book workshops please contact Lauren McLachlan.


text:
For Primes & Gov't
For DBEs, VetBiz, etc.
We're Here to Help
Clark Public Utilities of Clark County, Washington, has established vendor lists for supplying materials, equipment and supplies under RCW 54.04.082 and 39.04.190 which allows the Utility to publish notice of the existence of vendor lists and for the solicitation of suppliers wishing to be included on those lists. Supplier lists will be used for the purchase of the same kind of materials, equipment or supplies when the total dollar amount exceeds $30,000 but is under $120,000, exclusive of sales tax.
Suppliers meeting the Utility's product requirements and specifications will be eligible for inclusion on the lists in the following categories:
1. Electric Utility/River Road Generating Plant material and equipment.
2. Water Utility material and equipment.
You may register your company at http://www.ebidexchange.com/clarkpud where you will create your vendor profile using the "New Vendor Registration" forms. Fill in the appropriate information and select "Materials and/or Equipment" and choose the types of products your company would like to provide.
This is not a notice of bid, but will establish a list of vendors from which certain future purchases will be made. Please call (360) 992-8041 for additional information. This message was provided courtesy of Cathy Wannamaker, Materials Manager, Clark Public Utilities.


text:
Considering the uncertainty in the stock market, 2012 turned out to be a good year for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and the outlook is even better for 2013, says Albert D. Melchoirre, president of MelCap Partners, LLC.
"Last year was pretty tumultuous, with the overwhelming European debt crisis, a slowdown in certain emerging markets, uncertainty about the presidential election and its potential impact from a capital gains tax perspective, and the fiscal cliff debate," Melchoirre says. "But there were several factors that would indicate reason to be optimistic about the M&A market in 2013."
Smart Business spoke with Melchoirre about those factors and his expectations for the M&A marketplace in 2013.
How was 2012 from an M&A perspective?
The number of domestic M&A transactions was down by 4.6 percent from 2011. However, the average deal size increased 13 percent — from $138 million to $156 million. From a private equity standpoint, fundraising increased 31 percent compared to 2011. That bodes well for future M&A.
It's interesting to note that deal volume was up 56 percent in December compared to November.
What was the reason for the end of the year activity?
The primary driver was the capital gains tax increase in 2013. There was concern that if President Barack Obama was re-elected taxes were going to go up significantly. The M&A process typically takes six to nine months, so that started before the election outcome was known. But there was pressure to try to get something done before the end of the year.
Another situation driving transaction activity was private equity dividend recaps. Many PEGS were going to the bank and taking out large dividends so the money would be taxed at the lower rates in 2012. They didn't have enough time after the election to sell the business, so they paid out large dividends instead.
Because of the influx of closing activity in the fourth quarter of 2012, my sense is that 2013 will start out slowly. But I'm cautiously optimistic. When we look back at 2013, the numbers may be flat or down slightly because there isn't enough time to make up for that lull.
Why are you 'cautiously optimistic' about the M&A market in 2013?
Some of the positive signs are the large amounts of cash reserves on corporate America's balance sheets. The S&P 500 alone has over $1 trillion in cash, which is very strong. Combine that with favorable credit terms in the banking market and improved consumer confidence, and the elements are there for a solid year.
Another positive sign is more clarity with respect to the tax situation. Now business owners won't be dealing with making decisions based on unknown, pending tax law changes. There's something to be said for certainty. Uncertainty creates a tendency to be hesitant to make a move. When people know the rules of the game they can make decisions accordingly.
Do you expect corporate cash reserves to be utilized this year?
Absolutely. When you have corporate buyers sitting on these large cash reserves they have to deploy that capital in order to grow their business — there's only so much equipment you can buy. When companies are sitting on trillions of dollars, one of the ways to accelerate that growth is through acquisitions. Cash is king and you can take advantage of opportunities in the market to grow and expand your business. And that cash will have to be deployed — the public markets will not let them sit on those reserves.
Last year, 75 percent of our sell-side deals were sold to strategic buyers who were sitting on a large amount of cash. Corporate buyers are acquiring competitors or complementary businesses through vertical or horizontal integration. With deals involving a private equity buyer, if they don't have a portfolio company it would strictly be a financial play.
While I'm cautiously optimistic we'll see more of the same activity this year, it looks like 2014 could be even better.
Albert D. Melchoirre is president of MelCap Partners, LLC. Reach him at (330) 239-1990 or [email protected]
Insights Mergers & Acquisitions is brought to you by MelCap Partners


text:
M.T.A.P. Headquarters
Big Kitty Cropped Tee, Mustard
Regular price $25.00
Unit price
Are you the top kitty?
This super silky fabric is lightweight. This cropped tee hits at the waistline and it completes any look. Dress it up or dress it down.
Fabric: 65/35 Poly/Cotton
- 65% Polyester 35% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton / 40 singles, 120 grams/3.5 oz.
Neck: Crew
- Binding: 1x1 baby rib, relaxed crew neckline. Raw edge sleeve and hem. Cropped body with relaxed fit. Side seamed.
- M.T.A.P. Kitty Logo


text:
Are you currently seeking pertaining to a brand new 70-297 alter within your current position? Are you currently seeking to get a brand new career alter? Have you considered getting into the nursing area as a CNA? There are a lot more in addition to additional men and women which are contemplating this particular career choice in addition to seeking in Certified nursing assistant schools to get the particular education and learning and also education which is needed in order to work inside a healthcare facility.Mainly because this number connected with seniors people today inside the country is definitely increasing as well as therefore the need for nursing jobs co-workers is definitely increasing at the same time. You happen to be gonna be able to work inside medical centers, property care settings, caregiving homes, medical clinics, along with often non-public physician locations. Being a new sanita tool can easily open up upward a globe regarding chance for you personally.When you're searching directly into Certified nursing assistant schools you happen to be likely to should make sure that your college fulfills all standards for the reason that in any other case, you're not going to be qualified to be able to work in the point out you happen to be dwelling with. There are a variety of applications plus schools that are not really totally qualified or even do not fulfill federal specifications. Here a few points to keep inside mind while looking for the college to enroll in.
Authority with the CollegeThis Certified nursing assistant school you might be considering ought to be listed with possibly 70-298 this Payment on Collegiate Nursing jobs and Education or even the Nationwide Category pertaining to Sanita Official certifications.Precisely what Services Will be Provided?When you are dealing with sufferers, you'll want to guarantee that you possess the correct training as well as accreditation which is legitimate. These colleges have to have the appropriate coaching materials so that you can make sure that you simply obtain one of the most as much as time frame instruction. In the event the school you might be interested in partners on top of medical related services for you to apply medical within, it is possible to make certain that you simply are going to get the most beneficial teaching possible.Good quality of Materials Educated and Mentors.Are the tutors well-educated as well as does the catering company seem to not ever learn considerably by what they're teaching? It is best to Microsoft Certifications ensure that you simply professors as well as trainers tend to be licensed inside the industry. Lectures should be properly prepared and also thought outside prior to being educated to be able to make certain they cook feeling and therefore are correct.Expenses Cost.Every single school offers their very own expenses cost. You need to discover what the university fees is actually, what it really covers, and what exactly extra fees tend to be going to be ones responsibility. You must definitely not have to pay regarding something unreasonable. You'll find certain free college funding as well as financial help offered to help those that meet the criteria.
Will be On the internet Courses Accurate?A lot of will be being sucked in to the hoopla associated with on-line education. This kind of is actually a helpful way to make your training, but just make certain which the condition you're inside will take the particular Microsoft licence along with degree if the school is usually located from point out. You must as well be sure that a school you might be acquiring trained by way of meets a person's expresses needs regarding becoming certified.Certified nursing assistant colleges can easily assist open some sort of planet of chance when you will find several a variety of trails that you simply can certainly get when your foot is within the front door. You may continue on to become the doctor, the physician, a new radiologist, ultrasound technological plus far more.


text:
66.1 Steps to improve moral values, national character and moral education
The moral values, national character and moral education will improve if and only when policemen, courts conduct cases with least unfairness and speedily. In a country, where policemen and courts deliberately delay cases and through unfairness, morality will remain low, no matter how preaching and teaching is done. Once we commons ensure that policemen\courts are not harassing innocents and sparring, the crime, corruption, partiality and repression decreases, moral values and moral education will automatically improve.
66.2 Law-drafts to improve moral values, national character and moral education
Following are the Gazette drafts I propose to improve law education in India.
- Transparent Complaint Filing : (see section-1.3) To improve moral education, national character and moral education, it is necessary to first know stand of citizens and intellectuals on many moral issues. This can be done by printing TCP-draft in Gazette, which would allow citizens to disclose his stand on moral\legal issues. This will at least inform citizens and students about moral values that fellow citizens, including intellectuals have.
- Jury System , Right to Recall judges : (see chap-21) As long as there is rampant corruption and nepotism in courts, and unfairness that occurs due to corruption and nepotism, moral values in students will remain low. In order to reduce corruption in courts, we must gave Right to Recall judges and Jury System. Once RTR-judges and Jury System, unfairness in courts will reduce, and moral value, national character and moral education in the society will improve.
- Right to Recall Police Chief , Jury System over Policemen : (see chap-22) One of biggest reason which creates a feelings in citizens that "moral values and national character are useless" is corruption in policemen. And this can be reduced by Right to Recall Police Chief and Jury System over Policemen. So we activists should try to print RTR District Police Chief, Jury System over Policemen etc drafts in Gazette. Once that happens, moral values, national character and moral education will improve.
- Teaching law as subject : Law-drafts should be taught as a subject to students, starting whichever level parent approve. And convince the students that law-drafts are the least unethical possible law-drafts one can write, ethics as seen by the majority in India. And to convince that to the students, the law-drafts should actually be as less unethical law-drafts as possible to begin with. If law-drafts are rampantly unethical, it will be hard to explain it other way. So using TCP, unethicalness in law-drafts should be reduced to lowest possible levels. Once law-drafts are changed to ensure that they as unethical as possible, moral values, national character and moral education will improve.
- Taking students to courts, police stations, prisons : The teachers should take students to court, police stations and prisons to show that all criminals do get punished, and only criminals do get punished. And for that to happen, it should be the fact that policemen\courts are not damaging ethical persons and punishing all criminals, at least , large criminals and repeated offenders must never get away. So using TCP, law-drafts must be written so that innocents incur least damage and no repeating and large criminal escapes. Once courts, police stations and prisons improve, and as students are taken to all these places, moral values, national character and moral education will improve.
- Informing students about paradoxes and concepts in morality : The students should be informed about various concepts such benefit doubt, risk of punishing innocent vs risk of letting criminal walk away, repeat offender vs first-time offender and several such concepts in law, criminology and moral values. As students' knowledge in these concepts increase, moral values, national character and moral education will improve.
- Right to Recall District Education Officer , RTR State Education Minister : In order to put moral education in students, it is necessary that field of education involves least unethical behavior. Today, education dept is full of unethical behavior. Most of the unethical behavior is because of corruption in education dept, the two nodal authority – District Education Officer and Education Ministers today are highly corrupt. The solution is RTR over DEO and State Education Minister. . If an activist is serious about reducing corruption in he should work towards printing RTR DEO and RTR State Education Minister drafts in the Gazette. Once these drafts come in Gazette, corruption in Education Dept will decreases and it would become easy to give moral education to students.
66.3 What can YOU do to improve moral values, national character and moral education
Please read chap-13 of this book http://rahulmehta.com/301.htm . It has several steps where-in you can spend 6 hours a week and help to bring TCP draft in Gazette in India. The steps involve distributing pamphlets, informing citizens on motives of leaders such as Congress MPs, BJP MPs, The Anna, Arvind Gandhi etc who oppose TCP draft, by giving newspaper ads and contesting elections. Once TCP gets printed in Gazette, using TCP, it will become easy for activists to get citizens' opinion law-drafts necessary to improve moral values, national character and moral education. Once law-drafts such as Right to recall District Education Officer, RTR Education Minister, Teaching Law as a subject, RTR Police Chief, RTR District judge, Jury System etc get printed in the Gazette, the moral values, national character and moral education will improve.


text:
Mia L. Hazlett
After 7 years of separation and battling the courts for a simple court date, my storm ended last week. While our eighteen year relationship will continue, our twelve year marriage came to an end.
Throughout the years of our separation it has been a constant emotional storm for me. I'm not the person who stays friends with the ex. It's not who I am. If we're over, we're over. I have enough friends in my life; I don't need to start adding exes to that list.
But this guy. I'm stuck with this guy. We have two beautiful daughters together and every Sunday for a few hours, he shows up. For birthday parties and Christmas, he's there. That's how co-parenting works. That's how the love for our children works. And we do love our children. Because we love them, we even attempted reconciliation for a few months here and there. But I realized I had moved on in my life. God was moving me forwards, not backwards.
The misconception that many people have is that divorce is easy. It's not. Even though we've had years of separation, we've also been a part of each others' lives for almost two decades. I get it; there are a massive amount of couples who have to have a strict court order in able to function through the parenting aspect of the relationship.
We didn't want a court to dictate the relationship with our children or with each other for that matter. We sat next to each other laughing and joking in the courtroom. We battled emotions and discussed not going through with it, but I thought God finally put me here after 7 years. We stood outside for an hour after being evacuated for a bomb scare. We both shared the same feeling, "maybe this is a sign."
It wasn't. We returned to the courtroom and our 12 years ended in less than 10 minutes. It was heartbreaking, and I allowed my heart to break for a week. But then I shut down the pity party and began making plans for THE OTHER SIDE.
© 2016 Mia L. Hazlett


text:
What services do we offer?
http___www.bigleaguekickball.com_about_ Order Soma online without prescription Cultivating cannabis without proper genetics is an uphill battle. Without cutting edge genetics you lose market share in both the retail and wholesale markets due to multiple competitors with similar product offerings for sale. With proper genetics it is possible to diversify your product lines and you will see increased customer interest in your company which leads to increased profitability. go to link Our specific time tested breeding approach targets genetic markers including: yields, potency, plant vigor, health and resin production for higher extraction yields. We have shown that customers will pay for higher quality and product diversity that can be achieved through quality genetics and proper production management. Through extensive data collection and analysis specific to your business model our horticultural specialists will be able to create unique and proprietary strains that are only available through your operation. http://waterloomilitaria.com/wp-cron.php?doing_wp_cron=1589405631.4172439575195312500000 Our proven team of geneticists, breeders and horticulturalists will help you develop a genetic portfolio including proprietary strains developed for specific traits which can include: cannabinoid profile, terpene/scent/flavor profile, commercial production output, and a number of other variables that can be tailored to the specific needs of your business. We offer extensive consulting services and can assist you in developing a nursey or seed production for wholesale and retail sales. Utilizing industry proven methods you can truly set yourself apart from your competition and provide viable treatment options and unique product offerings for your customer base.enter
can you buy soma cash on delivery Our services include:click
- Grow Room Design
- Genetic Selection and Modification
- Breeding
- Cultivation
- Post-Harvest Processing
- Procurement
- Packaging, Branding, Marketing
- Financial Modeling
How Do I find out more?
Tramadol Prescription Online First, fill out the form below. Once we hear from you, we'll lead you through our licensee process. This process will allows us to determine if you are qualified and it will allow you to evaluate if Area Code Genetics is right for you.Tramadol Online Fast Shipping


text:
Established in 1994 Kookas Country Cookies started operation in the small Country town of Donald in Victoria, supplying biscuits to the town of Donald and surrounding districts. Kookas Country Cookies have prided themselves on producing a home style biscuit range, of high quality with a handmade country appeal. From humble beginnings and a staff of 5 Kookas Country Cookies have weathered the elements of the business world and continue to grow with a staff of 25 (keeping country people employed). Kookas Country Cookies are now in their 21st year of production and are proud to say millions of Australians have grown up enjoying our biccies with their cuppa.
Kookas Country Cookies can now be found on the shelves of major Australian supermarkets, airlines, motels, hairdressers, bowling clubs and of course in your local corner store. The staff at Kookas Country Cookies are a dedicated team of people who pride themselves in their ability to produce a high quality Australian product for all to enjoy.
Kookas Country Cookies have also had the opportunity to work with international companies and have been providing biscuits to Vietnam and China on a regular basis. Kookas Country Cookies have an amazing team of workers, a loyal local community who support the company, a quality product range and a true Australian attitude.
Kookas Country Cookies use all Australian biscuit flour, Jam, raw products and Australian produced packaging.


text:
Album Review: HUGElarge "S/T"
The new self-titled album by Sonoma County duo HUGElarge is a blistering blend of classic songs done up with garage rock revivalism from two veteran Bay Area musicians. Guitarist and vocalist Robert Malta (Paw Paw Blowtorch / Bermuda Triangle Service) and drummer Matt Norelli (American Music Club) sound as fresh and eager as a couple of teenagers, pounding fuzzed-out riffs and grinding beats that fans of the Black Keys will swoon over.
Since forming in 2005, this stripped-down duo has kept it simple, utilizing vintage equipment and playing in Norelli's garage for the pure joy of rock and roll. That joy is on display throughout the new record, and HUGElarge sound as big as advertised. It's a raucous collection of classic proto-punk and glam rock gems, with tracks like T. Rex's "Motivator" and ? & the Mysterians' "96 Tears" inventively revisited and invigorating as ever.
Recorded by mix master Karl Derfler (Tom Waits, Roky Erickson) the album sounds amazing for two guys, a guitar and a cocktail drum. Coming soon as a special high-quality collector's edition, this self-titled album is available next month though Hwy 61 Records and at local record stores. To give you a taste of the album, check out the video for the album's only original track, the instrumental "D.O.G."
Built To Spill Contest Winner Revealed!
A few weeks ago, we announced out Built to Spill Cover Song Contest. Today, we're pleased to announce that we've chosen a winner: Thomas Gonzalez, from Windsor, with his lovably bizarre version of "Carry the Zero."
Listen: "Carry the Zero," by Thomas Gonzalez
I admit—listening to Thomas' version, about 15 seconds in I was like, "This is the worst thing I have ever heard." We had some pretty funny debates around the Bohemian office about it, actually. What was up with Thomas' voice? Why did it sound like an acoustic Matisyahu outtake? How was he going to handle the climax, where 5,000 guitar tracks smash into the mix all at once?
But hang in there and keep listening, because a certain atmosphere is created—one that definitely doesn't exist on the original. Every ridiculous thing about Thomas' version of "Carry the Zero" is what makes it special. Rather than a straight replication of the Built to Spill style, he truly inhabited the song and made it his own. For this, he wins two tickets to Built to Spill this Saturday night at the Uptown Theatre.
Picking a winner wasn't easy, because the two runner-up entries are good, too. Here's Kirana Peyton's version of "In Your Mind":
Listen: "In Your Mind," by Kirana Peyton
…and Ben Guerard's double-vocal version of "Big Dipper":
Listen: "Big Dipper," by Ben Guerard
Both runners-up win high-fives, and the affirmation that they are awesome.
Thanks for entering, everybody!


text:
STEP 2: Drinking Water
"Store drinking water for circumstances in which the water supply may be polluted or disrupted. If water comes directly from a good, pretreated source, then no additional purification is needed; otherwise, pretreat water before use. Store water in sturdy, leak-proof, breakage-resistant containers. Consider using plastic bottles commonly used for juices and soft drinks. Keep water containers away from heat sources and direct sunlight." ProvidentLiving.org
FEMA recommends you prepare for emergencies to last up to two weeks or more. After watching the recent hurricanes in the South, we can see that we need to be prepared for long term emergencies. In the Home Production and Food Storage pamphlet by the LDS church, it recommends storing a two week supply of water per person, 14 gallons (7 for drinking and 7 for other uses). These are minimums! Infants and seniors may require more. Also, consider the high temperatures in your area.
I recommend individual commercially prepared water bottles as they are easy to transport, store, and rotate. I buy 24 ct. cases of 16.9 oz. bottles when they go on sale. They are easy to buy when I grocery shop, and easy for me to lift if ever I needed to transport them by car to a shelter. Or I could toss them into a wheeled suitcase and walk them to an evacuation center. They are easy to share too. Don't depend on an evacuation center to have a good supply of drinking water right away! Bring your own. Water is the first thing to disappear off store shelves in a disaster.
My teenagers use these bottles for school sports. I also put them in my car emergency kits, and 72-hour kits and periodically use then replace them. Simple to store, simple to rotate.
Commercially sealed bottled water can last almost indefinitely, so you do not have to rotate often. However, the longer you store, the more likely the water will have an aftertaste "The taste of stored water can be improved by pouring it back and forth between two containers before use." ProvidentLiving.org
The choice is yours. Water or no water. You can live without food for several days, but you cannot live without water.
DO THE MATH (this is the minimum)
The goal is 14 gallons of water per person or 1792 ounces.
Each person would need -
106 @ 16.9 oz. bottles (commercially bottled)
4.4 @ 24 ct. cases of 16.9 oz. bottles (commercially bottled)
28 @ 64 oz. juice bottles (wash & dry, and fill with water)
14 @ 1 gallon heavy duty bottles (commercially bottled)
54 @ 2 liters soda bottles (wash & dry, and fill with water)
- "Use only food-grade containers. Smaller containers made of PETE plastic or heavier plastic buckets or drums work well.
- Clean, sanitize, and thoroughly rinse all containers prior to use. A sanitizing solution can be prepared by adding 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of liquid household chlorine bleach (5 to 6% sodium hypochlorite) to one quart (1 liter) of water. Only household bleach without thickeners, scents, or additives should be used.
- Do not use plastic milk jugs, because they do not seal well and tend to become brittle over time.
- Do not use containers previously used to store non-food products." ProvidentLiving.org
There are other needs that require water. Store as much as you can.
Go to the LDS church website ProvidentLiving.org for further water storage guidelines.
I also purchased Seychelle water purification bottles so we could use the water from the stream behind our house. LDS members can purchase them from the distribution center for about $16.00 "Water filters produced by Seychelle have been used successfully by LDS Church missionaries for many years."
Now look at STEP 3: Financial Reserve


text:
You can view all the recently added listings to the Point2 system within your selling areas. You can see the date they were added, the advertising arrangements that you have with that member, manage the handshake agreement, preview the listing and create a listing brochure.
To view the most recently added listings:
- Sign in to your Point2 account at login.point2.com
- Click Handshake from the top menu
- Click Recently Listed
- You can browse through all the listings


text: I live near a paved bike trail that consists of some fairly steep hills and some flat terrain. This trail runs about four miles long, and goes through woods, over bridges... very scenic. There is no greater feeling than coasting through this trail on my Barfoot longboard. I get the same feeling from it now as I did when I was eight years old. My Barfoot board has helped me remember why I loved skating as a kid and taught me how to capture the magic again. Thanks!


text:
- About
- Admissions
- Academics
- All Programs
- Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, & Sports Science
- Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
- Counseling
- Emergency Medicine
- Health Informatics
- Health Information Management
- Nutrition
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Physician Assistant Studies
- Prosthetics & Orthotics
- Rehabilitation Science, PhD Program
- Rehabilitation Technology
- Undergrad Program in Rehabilitation Science
- People
- Research
- Overview
- Community Wellness and Independent Living
- Efficiency and Effectiveness of Care
- Functional Cognition and Communication
- Mobility and Activity
- Prevention and Management of Chronic Conditions
- Technology Development and Use
- Undergraduate Research Opportunities
- McMurtry Family Undergraduate Research Award
- Innovation
- Current Students
- Community Engagement
- Alumni
- Giving
Financial Aid
- University Office of Admissions and Financial Aid (OAFA)
- Graduate School Financial Aid
- Quick Reference guide for graduate Students (Updated 3/9/2020)
- Applying for Financial Aid in the summer (Updated 3/9/2020)
- Student Award Notification
- Federal Work Study
- PA Tuition Rate Eligibilty
Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
University of Pittsburgh
139 University Place, Thackeray Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (Monday- Friday)
Phone: 412-624-7488
Student Employment
Student employment opportunities are available to students not eligible for Federal Work Study.
International students are also eligible to work on campus. Please find additional information on the Office of International Services (OIS) website.
SHRS Financial Information
Matriculated SHRS students at the graduate and undergraduate level have the opportunity to apply for the following scholarships and financial award opportunities. Some awards are offered through the University, others are schoolwide and some are program-specific.
- Schoolwide Scholarships
- Best Colleges - Minority Student Scholarships and Aid
- STEPS (Student Training & Education in Public Service) Scholarships & Resources for Minority Students
- Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Scholarship for Students with Spinal Cord Injuries
- Athletic Training, Sports Medicine and Nutrition
- Communication Science and Disorders
- Emergency Medicine
- Health Information Management
- Occupational Therapy
- Doctor of Physical Therapy Scholarship Information Page
- Rehabilitation Science and Technology (Prosthetics & Orthotics, Rehabilitation Counseling)
Other Scholarships
2020 Scholarship Opportunities
Pitt Alumni Association Scholarships
The Pitt Alumni Association manages multiple scholarships that you may be eligible to apply for.
Honors College Scholarships
The University Honors College advises undergraduates, seniors, and alumni who are interested in pursuing national and international awards. These opportunities both recognize past accomplishments and give students enriching educational experiences beyond the classroom. The UHC provides guidance and support on scholarship, fellowship, and grant competitions.
Army ROTC Scholarships
Whether you're a college-bound high school student or already attending a college or university, Army ROTC has scholarships available. Scholarships are awarded based on a student's merit and grades, not financial need.
Tylenol Scholarship
The makers of Tylenol will award $250,000 in scholarships to students pursuing careers in healthcare. Tylenol believes investing in America's next generation of healthcare providers is every bit as crucial as researching and developing more effective medicines. Scholarship ranging from $5,000 - $10,000 will be awarded to 40 outstanding students based on leadership qualities and academic performance.
Search for a Scholarship
Cost of Living in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh has been recently named one of the most affordable cities in the US! View a comparision with other major cities across the country.


text:
Due to the gastrointestinal tracts role in body weight regulation, gastroenterologists should work closely with other medical disciplines to oversee and coordinate the care of obese individuals, according to an American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute Obesity Task Force Report. The Report was published in a special 13th issue of Gastroenterology, the official journal of the AGA Institute, that focuses on the growing problems related to obesity and nutrition. The special issue of Gastroenterology presents a series of articles on the epidemiology of obesity, pathophysiology, associated disease and management.
An estimated 1.6 billion adults worldwide are overweight (body mass index [BMI]>25) and 400 million are obese (BMI>30), and potentially as many 20 million children are overweight. As obesity becomes an increasingly global problem, it is harder for government, institutions and individuals to continue to consider obesity as a problem of personal choice that can be controlled and even reversed by deciding to eat less and exercise more. The incidences of diabetes and other debilitating diseases attributable to obesity continue to rise along with the negative impact on healthcare budgets and various sectors of the economy leading to changing attitudes about the obesity epidemic.
As the AGA Institute Obesity Task Force examined the current and potential roles of the gastroenterology community in addressing the severe worldwide problem of obesity and its complications, we were encouraged to find a growing commitment to obesity-related research and development within the federal government, pharmaceutical and medical device industries, according to Lee M. Kaplan, MD, PhD, co-chair of the Obesity Task Force and director, Massachusetts General Hospital Weight Center.
A better understanding of the origins and d
Contact: Aimee Frank
American Gastroenterological Association


text:
(DETROIT – October 6, 2017) — Sam Smith's sophomore album, The Thrill Of It All, will be released worldwide on November 3 via Capitol Records. The pre-order is underway now at http://samsmith.world/TTOIAUS. Fans who pre-order the digital album will instantly receive the new track "Pray" plus the first single, "Too Good At Goodbyes." In support, Smith has announced the North American dates for "The Thrill Of It All Tour". The arena run will include a performance at Little Caesars Arena on Friday, June 22 at 8 p.m.
Tickets ($35, $64.75, $99.75 and $125) go on sale Thursday, October 12 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at OlympiaEntertainment.com, LiveNation.com, The Fox Theatre and Little Caesars Arena XFINITY box offices and Ticketmaster.com. To charge tickets by phone, call (800) 745-3000. For additional information, call (313) 471-6611.
An exclusive 24-hour ticket pre-sale for fans will begin on Wednesday, October 11, at 10 a.m. at http://samsmithworld.com. Each ticket purchased online for any of the U.S. dates on "The Thrill Of It All Tour" will include a copy of Smith's new album. Visit http://samsmithworld.com for additional details.
Smith will be the musical guest on Saturday Night Live on October 7. He recently gave fans a taste of his new album during a series of intimate shows in London, New York, Los Angeles and Berlin. The Thrill Of It All finds Smith once again working alongside close friend and long-time collaborator Jimmy Napes plus Timbaland, Malay, Jason "Poo Bear" Boyd and Stargate. He also collaborates with the unsigned artist YEBBA on the song "No Peace."
"Too Good At Goodbyes," the album's first single, is a global smash, hitting No. 1 on the U.K. and Global Spotify Charts and topping the U.K. and U.S. iTunes charts. It has captured the top spot on the U.K.'s Official Singles Chart Top 100 for three consecutive weeks, marking Smith's sixth No. 1 single there. In the U.S., "Too Good At Goodbyes," debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Digital Song Sales chart. Worldwide Spotify streams of the single already exceed 100 million. Views of the official video, which can be seen HERE, are nearing 60 million.
Rolling Stone hailed "Too Good At Goodbyes" as "poignant" and TIME observed, "Cue the swelling violins, gospel chorus and Smith's inevitable return to dominance." Vulture said, "Crooning with his trademark soul, Smith packs an emotional punch with his lyrics…It's been a long wait…but if the rest of his upcoming album is as moving as this new song, it has certainly been worth it."
Released in June 2014, Smith's In The Lonely Hour was the biggest selling U.K. male debut in the SoundScan era and went on to sell 13 million adjusted albums worldwide. In February 2015, Smith set a Grammy® record, winning a total of four awards – the most ever received by a U.K. artist following the release of a debut album. He was named Best New Artist, In The Lonely Hour took Best Pop Vocal Album honors and his single "Stay With Me" won awards for both Record and Song of the Year. Smith has also earned an Oscar, a Golden Globe, three Billboard Music Awards and three BRIT Awards, among others.


text:
I could probably type faster if I practiced.
How fast can you type?
Take the quiz.
And if you do (and let me know what you scored) there might be a little
OPI prize for your pretty nails. I most dutiably believe pretty nails help you type faster.
I could probably type faster if I practiced.
How fast can you type?
Take the quiz.
And if you do (and let me know what you scored) there might be a little
OPI prize for your pretty nails. I most dutiably believe pretty nails help you type faster.
I'm dating myself here but when I took it in high school it was called typing and we actually used typewriters. Thank goodness. Who knew typing would come in so handy.
Took the test and I type 74 words per minute!
64 words per minute, not too bad :)
I, too, used an electric typewriter when I took typing. I got my speed and accuracy up though when I was a TA (ha) in grad school and I got paid to type a professor's book (that I knew he would never publish...come to think of it, I think he had every TA type that thing!) Typing that never-to-be-published book was a good thing for me though!
I got 71, but I feel the need to keep trying and practicing. What a DORK! I also took typing, but it was on a TYPEWRITER! LOL My teen age nieces don't even know what one is!
Now that was fun even though my score was only 43! I will have to go back and improve. Thanks for the fun tip!
I am not proud to say that I got 27 word per minute right. I took two years of typing in high school. So sad.
If my memory serves me right, you were a pretty IMPORTANT 8th grader. . . You were a GATE student, the 8th grade class secretary and Co-captain of the school drill team, not to mention one of the cutes, best dressed girls on campus! And you learned how to type before heading to high school!!!
I'm sorry we didn't allow you to TA a class.
Love MOM
I got 75 - I used to type so much faster in my 10th grade typing class. I *loved* that class!
57 words per minute! That's not bad, right?
245 words per minute!!!!! I am so excited!!! Ok, I might be late on the contest, but still I am happy for me! I like others who commented also took typing on the typewriter. a a aj that was the beginning of a long career in typing for me. What I love is that Bubba is already learning, so that hopefully by the time he has real papers to type I won't have to!
I have to take back my comment. I accidentally lied on your blog!!! How horrible am I?????? Anyway, I got 245 characters......I don't know how that translates into words. I am so sorry! I can't type THAT fast. If I loose the prize, I will understand. I am off to retake the test and see if it tells me words. What a goof ball I am!


text:
Conduit Network Sync
Excuse the shameless quoting of fellow conduit contributor John Carr's blog post but this video is pretty cool;
Video showing how you can use Conduit to synchronise Evolution Contacts and Tomboy Notes between two machines running the GNOME desktop environment.
To start with, laptop 1 has 2 contacts and 1 tomboy note. Laptop 2 just has 1 tomboy note. After syncing, both will have 2 contacts and 2 notes. Not too exciting.. but then... (on laptop 2) 1 note and 1 contact are deleted. The remaining note and contact are modified as well. When the camera flips back to laptop 1 and the sync happens you will see the windows update in real time - including the an open tomboy note getting updated.
Apologies for the poor quality


text:
Get DVD Talk Feeds
Every once in a while you come across a show that is attractive for several reasons but just doesn't deliver the necessary punch in the end. Maybe the story comes up short, maybe the pacing is off, or maybe the concept is simply "old hat". Chrome Shelled Regios is a prime example of all three aspects.
This 2009 series by Zexcs is based on a slew of light novels and manga that have been coming out since 2006. Honestly, there's a ton of stuff on the market in Japan and that fact alone builds hype for the show. It has to be popular for some reason, right?
Chrome Shelled Regios takes place far into the future where mankind can only exist in walking domed cities. The air outside has become poisonous and there are ginormous bugs who like to feed on people. In this world people with magical powers have risen to protect humanity and one individual, a young boy named Layfon, finds himself in the thick of things.
Layfon is a new recruit in a military arts academy and is signed on to work with Platoon 17, which is headed up by a strong-headed young woman named Nina. The two bump heads early on because Layfon is ultra powerful with seemingly little effort and Nina tries her hardest but doesn't even come close to him. Together the two make an interesting team and there's a nice little rift that forms between them for a few episodes. What really fleshed out Platoon 17, however, is the remainder of the cast, which includes a sharpshooting hotshot, a grease monkey, and a tsundere girl who stands out as the most personable.
With the cast in place the show moves forward to show them growing closer together as a troupe. There are hardships aplenty as they learn to work together, but peppered in between is a conflict against a bunch of alien bugs named Conaminoids. These larva-like beings attack the military academy and we get to see first hand Layfon's awesome power as he cuts through them all like butter. This is the very reason the school's student body president sought out Layfon, but that's another storyline entirely.
For the most part Chrome Shelled Regios has a straightforward story and good character development. Unfortunately it jumps around the time frame now and again and flashbacks and current events tend to not be explained. We see Layfon when he's younger, only to see him when he's older, and then there's a military exercise in one scene, with current day the next. Oh, and don't even get me started on the inexplicable sequences that take place with a terribly dubbed Engrish adventure. Nothing is adequately explained and as a result it's very disorienting to watch the show. This is more problematic early on, but it's something that remains throughout this first half.
If you can get by the mucked up pacing and timeline then the only thing you have to contend with is a special glossary of terms that are never explained in a timely fashion. Contaminoids, Regios, Kei, Heaven's Blade, Electronic Faeries, and DITE are just a few terms thrown at you in the early goings. They are explained as the series moves forward, but until you get to that point you just have to go with it and that's more annoying than the payoff is worth.
Ultimately Chrome Shelled Regios has enough going for it to make it worth renting, but the flaws really hold the series back. Things get deeper and more interesting towards the end of this first half, so it's possible the second half may turn things around. After the bland majority of this release though, I'm not holding my breath.
Chrome Shelled Regios is presented on DVD with a 1.85:1 aspect ratio and has been enhanced for anamorphic playback. The show looks good with sharp lines and vibrant colors, but there's some grain and softness at times as well. The series maintains solid design and fluid enough animation, however, so it's easy on the eyes for the most part. There are times where the animation gets a little choppy and there's some blocking in the darker areas, so the transfer isn't exactly perfect. Some aliasing is also present at times.
As far as the audio is concerned the English 5.1 and Japanese 2.0 are both a smidge underwhelming. The dubs are okay, though the Japanese Engrish sections are downright awful. The music for the show isn't entirely memorable, but it does sound like it was ripped straight from a J-RPG. Technically speaking the English track doesn't really knock it out of the park either and the dub is merely "okay".
For bonus features there are a slew of clean animations and trailers. That's about it. There is a Limited Edition version of this release, though the packaged product was not available for review.
Chrome Shelled Regios isn't terribly by any stretch of the imagination, but it's not exactly good either. The show is underwhelming in almost every regard and struggles to stand out from concept to execution. Some interesting characters, solid relationships between the cast, and action are highlights, but even these are overshadowed by the pacing and story issues. Consider the show a rental.
Check out more of my reviews here. Head on over to my anime blog as well for random musings and reviews of anime, manga, and stuff from Japan!


text:
Holiday Styling Workshop - 9th June 2018
Are you fed up of sitting on your suitcase trying to get the zip closed? Do you close your eyes and make a wish when your baggage is weighed at check in? Do you need some top tips on the best clothes & accessories to help you look great this summer? Then this 2 hour workshop is for you...
We will show you how to pack light but look fab with a coordinated capsule of versatile pieces - from beach to bar, sight seeing to sunbathing and everything in between!
The workshop will cover:
- The basics of colour and style
- How to mix, match and accessorise to create multiple stylish outfits
- The contents of a holiday wardrobe packed into a single cabin sized suitcase
- A suggested holiday packing list
Workshop Details:
- Time: 2-4pm on Sunday 9th June 2018
- Venue: Your Image Studio in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
Tickets cost just £20 per person and include a complimentary 'summer drink' on arrival. Book with a friend and save £5 off each ticket.
To book please get in touch with either firstname.lastname@example.com OR email@example.com


text:
Membership FAQ
Q: Is my Suffolk Chamber membership just for me or for everyone in my business?
A: All Suffolk Chamber memberships are for the whole business, so any member of your team can benefit. For more information about the range of benefits Suffolk Chamber membership offers email email@example.com
Q: Is Suffolk Chamber accredited to the British Chambers of Commerce?
A: Yes, we are part of 52 Chambers of Commerce across the country who are accredited to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
The BCC is an authentic voice for British business and a leading commentator on the UK economy, drawing on a powerful network that represents business interests in Westminster, Brussels, and in every part of the UK.
Accredited Chambers sit at the heart of local business communities, helping thousands of companies - of every size and sector - to grow and thrive. Together with our fast-growing global network, Chambers provide practical advice and support to British companies trading around the world.
Q: How do I find a mentor?
A: You can join our b2b mentoring service to help identify a mentor who is best suited to your business. For more information please email firstname.lastname@example.com
Q: I joined Suffolk Chamber last year. Why is my business not listed in the latest Suffolk Chamber diary?
Due to time allocated for printing and distribution, any businesses who join Suffolk Chamber after the end of July will not be included in the next year's Suffolk Chamber diary.
Q: Suffolk Chamber offers a wide range of business discounts and offers. How can I access these?
Being a member of Suffolk Chamber qualifies you for a number of exclusive business discounts. For more details including how to apply them to your business click here
Q: How do I access the free 24 hour HR, health & safety, legal and tax advices line as part of Suffolk Chamber Protection?
The number for this line can be accessed by clicking on the Suffolk Chamber Protection button in the members' area of this website (via the top right hand corner)
Q: How do I resign from the Chamber?
A: A Member may terminate membership by giving notice in writing at least three months before the day when their subscription shall next be due. Please read the Code Of Membership and Articles of Association carefully prior to submitting your resignation.
Any resignation submitted must be sent in writing to Michele Broadhurst at Suffolk Chamber firstname.lastname@example.com and should provide a reason for the membership to be terminated.
Q: Can I pay by Direct Debit?
A: Yes. You must complete the Direct Debit form which you can request from the Chamber email@example.com. You have the option to pay by 12 monthly instalments or by one payment on the anniversary of your renewal.


text:
The papers are from Doodlebugs 6x6 Happy Camper paper pad. The scalloped base was cut from my Fancy Frame Dies and then I've used my Fancy Stitched Label Dies for the yellow and blue layers.
To finish the card up I've added a few Sprinkles and sentiment.
Thank you SO much for joining us this release.
**NEW SEQUIN MIXES will be on SALE starting at $1.00 !!
Shipping minimum order $10 in the USA use Code 10SHIP
CDD- http://www.craftindesertdivasblog.com/
Jenny- https://handmadebyjly.wordpress.com/
Lisa B- http://www.our2angelsinheaven.blogspot.com/
Saundra- http://luvscrappingtogether.blogspot.com/
Patricia- http://preybueno.blogspot.com.es/
Laurie- http://itsallcutanddie.blogspot.ca/
Stephanie D- http://letmeinkaboutit.blogspot.com/
Lisa M- http://thecraftingcave.blogspot.com/
Lori- http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com/
Tina- http://thescrappinrabbit.blogspot.com/


text:
*Linking with Lisa-Jo for Five Minute Friday. You have five minutes to write. Period.*
We hear people tell us how big a heart we have for having adopted. How unselfish we are and how lucky our children are to have us.
Sometimes I try to set them straight. Sometimes I just shake my head.
But always, I remember this…
Because we have learned to seek God's wisdom no matter how obvious the choice may seem, when the call came that a baby girl needed a momma and a daddy, as much as our hearts thumped wildly inside of our chests, we asked for a day to pray. To ask for 24 hours was tortuous when all we wanted was to run out to get her.
But we did.
And we prayed.
And as I laid face-down in the room that would eventually become the nursery, I cried out for wisdom and courage to become what I had been dreaming of becoming for several years: a mom.
I opened my Bible to my favorite book and my eyes fell quickly on these verses:
"Father to the fatherless, defender of widows- this is God, whose dwelling is holy. God places the lonely in families; he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy" (Psalm 68:5-6, NLT).
I felt the answer wash over me.
Yes, there was a fatherless baby girl. Yes, God was lovingly caring for her life through the adoption agency. And yes, this would be our baby. But you see, the reason we are not saints with big hearts, unselfish people who just wanted to help someone is because the ones who needed most desperately to be placed in a family, the lonely ones the verses speak of…that was us, not her.


text:
Gerard Schwarz
Professor Prof. Practice
About Me
Internationally recognized for his moving performances, innovative programming and extensive catalogue of recordings, American conductor Gerard Schwarz serves as Music Director of the All-Star Orchestra, an ensemble of top musicians from America's leading orchestras featured in sixteen television programs that have aired throughout the United States on public television, worldwide by internet streaming and is the basis for their Khan Academy education platform that has already reached over 6 million students. As in popular sports, Schwarz created an "all-star" team of top orchestra musicians to encourage a greater understanding and enjoyment of classical music. All programs are now released by Naxos and have been awarded six Emmy Awards and the Deems Taylor Television Broadcast Award from ASCAP. Schwarz is also Music Director of the Eastern Music Festival in North Carolina where he celebrated his 10th Anniversary season in the summer of 2017, Music Director of the Mozart Orchestra of New York, Conductor Emeritus of the Mostly Mozart Festival and Conductor Laureate of the Seattle Symphony. The conductor is a renowned interpreter of 19th century German, Austrian and Russian repertoire, in addition to his noted work with contemporary American composers.
With more than 300 world premieres to his credit, Schwarz has always felt strongly about commissioning and performing new music. As Music Director of the Eastern Music Festival he initiated the Bonnie McElveen-Hunter Commissioning Project that has thus far commissioned works by John Corigliano, Richard Danielpour, Andre Previn, HyeKyung Lee, Augusta Reed Thomas, and Lowell Lieberman. In all, Ms. McElveen- Hunter has committed to ten new works from American composers. During Schwarz's tenure with the festival, he has expanded audiences to the largest in its history, incorporated a composer in residence program, developed three new concert series and added new educational initiatives. The Festival Orchestra has also recorded a critically praised recording of the music of Alan Hovhaness for Naxos. The festival is one of the USA's foremost training programs for young musicians, bringing together world- renowned artists and exceptionally gifted young musicians from across the United States and beyond.
A prolific recording artist, Schwarz's total discography numbers over 350 on labels such as Naxos, Delos, EMI, Koch, New World, Nonesuch, Reference Recording, RLPO Live, Columbia/Sony and RCA. In November, 2017, a 30 CD boxed set of previously unreleased and limited release works spanning his entire recording career was released by Naxos. More than 50 discs featuring Gerard Schwarz and the Seattle Symphony – with works by 54 composers ranging from the Baroque to contemporary periods – were released in the last two years on Naxos, Delos, Artek and Brilliance Audio. Representing the breadth and depth of the conductor's vast repertoire, the recordings vary in genre, including major 20th century ballets by composers Stravinsky, Strauss, Bartók, Ravel and Prokofiev, as well as multi-disc cycles of works by Schumann, Strauss, Wagner and Stravinsky. Schwarz's dedication to the promotion of American music is also represented with his pioneering cycles of 26 American symphonists such as William Schuman, David Diamond, Walter Piston, Paul Creston, Peter Menin, Alan Hovhaness and Howard Hanson. The Howard Hanson cycle, first released on Delos, was a mainstay on Billboard's classical music best-selling list for 41 weeks; earned GRAMMY nominations and was named 1989 Record of the Year by Stereo Review. The new Russian series on Naxos has been acclaimed as "a high point in the extensive Schwarz/Seattle discography" (Classics Today), "very fine" (The Guardian) and "a powerhouse in Russian Romantic repertoire" (Music Web International). In addition to his numerous recordings with the Seattle Symphony, he has also recorded with the Berlin Radio Symphony, Czech Philharmonic, English Chamber Orchestra, Juilliard Orchestra, London Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber Symphony, New York Chamber Symphony, Orchestre National de France, Philadelphia Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Tokyo Philharmonic and Eastern Music Festival. His most recent release is of Rimsky-Korsakov's 1st and 3rd Symphonies with the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra.
A gifted composer and arranger, Schwarz has expanded his compositional activities in recent years. His Trio for Violin, Horn and Piano was called a work of "sophistication and intelligence" by the Seattle Post Intelligencer. Earlier works include In Memoriam and Rudolf and Jeanette (dedicated to the memory of his grandparents who perished in the Holocaust) – both recorded by Naxos; Human Spirit, a composition for choir and orchestra and his duos for violin and cello were called "redolent of the gentle humanism central to much of the music Schwarz loves to conduct" by The Seattle Times. His arrangements of suites from Strauss' Der Rosenkavalier, Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande and Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel as well as many orchestral works are programmed in concerts worldwide. A Journey, a large scale orchestral tone poem received its world premiere at the Eastern Music Festival in July 2012. Schwarz's work for concert band Above and Beyond was premiered by The United States Marine Band in 2013 and is now available on Naxos and recently recorded by the Marine Band for broadcast on PBS in November 2018. His newest work for that ensemble, a new version of Rudolf and Jeannette was premiered in February 2016. His orchestral work "A Poem" was given its first performance by the Hartford Symphony.
A sought-after guest conductor, Schwarz has led the most renowned orchestras throughout the world. He is also known for his operatic performances in addition to his concert work, having appeared with the Juilliard Opera, Kirov Opera, Mostly Mozart Festival, San Francisco Opera, Seattle Opera – where he has led 21 productions – and Washington National Opera conducting the operas of Wagner, Janáček, Strauss, Mozart, Bizet, Weber, Debussy, Bartók, Stravinsky, Beethoven and Gluck.
Born in America to Viennese parents, Schwarz began studying piano at the age of five and soon focused on the trumpet. A graduate of both New York City's High School of Performing Arts and The Juilliard School, he joined the New York Philharmonic in 1972 as co-principal trumpet, a position he held until 1977. Schwarz's numerous previous positions include Music Director of New York's Mostly Mozart Festival (1982-2001), where he presided over sold-out houses, developed the orchestra's international touring, maintained a nine-year residency in Tokyo, considerably expanded its Mozart repertoire and lead numerous televised Live from Lincoln Center appearances. His tenure as Music Director of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic (2001-2006) initiated the long-standing partnership between the orchestra and Classic FM, expanded recordings on the RLPO Live label, initiated a new partnership with Avie records, created the enormously popular Sunday matinee Musically Speaking concert series, led highly acclaimed tours to Spain and Prague and brought the orchestra to National Television in BBC Proms broadcasts. As Music Director of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (1978-1985) and New York Chamber Symphony (1977-2001) he expanded concert series and audiences, made award-winning recordings and championed new works. In addition, he served as Artistic Advisor to the Tokyo Philharmonic.
Gerard Schwarz completed his final season as music director of the Seattle Symphony in 2011 after an acclaimed 26 years. During his leadership, Schwarz was instrumental in the building of Benaroya Hall, spearheading efforts that resulted in the acoustically superb new home for the Seattle Symphony. The many legacies of his extraordinary leadership include a critically acclaimed discography of more than 140 recordings; numerous television programs and concert broadcasts resulting in two Emmy Awards; major strides in music education programs including new series and the successful Soundbridge Seattle Symphony Music Discovery Center; regular programming of innovative themed festival weeks; in addition to dramatically increased audience attendance and classical subscription weeks. Schwarz's final season in Seattle was emblematic of the conductor's passionate dedication and support for contemporary music, with a total of 22 world premieres, 18 of these premieres being a part of the Gund/Simonyi Farewell Commissions, an unprecedented commissioning initiative celebrating his farewell season as music director.
In his nearly five decades as a respected classical musician and conductor, Schwarz has received hundreds of honors and accolades. Over the years, he has received six EMMY Awards, 14 GRAMMY nominations, eight ASCAP Awards, and numerous Stereo Review and Ovation Awards. He holds the Ditson Conductor's Award from Columbia University, was the first American named Conductor of the Year by Musical America and has received numerous honorary doctorates, including from his alma mater, The Juilliard School. In 2002, the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers honored Schwarz with its Concert Music Award and in 2003 the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences gave Schwarz its first "IMPACT" lifetime achievement award. Active in music advocacy on a national and state level, he served on the National Council of the Arts and is Honorary Chairman of the Board of Young Musicians Excelling, an organization in Washington State which supports music education in the Pacific Northwest. The City of Seattle recognized his outstanding achievements by naming the street alongside the Benaroya Hall "Gerard Schwarz Place" and the State of Washington gave him the honorary title of "General" for his extraordinary contributions as an artist and citizen.
Gerard Schwarz's much-anticipated memoir, Gerard Schwarz: Behind the Baton, was published by Hal Leonard Performing Arts Publishing Group in March 2017. He has been married to Jody for 33 years, has four children and lives in New York City.