text:
Opening: Saturday, Oct 10th, 6 pm - 10 pm
Exhibition: October 10th - November 18th, 2015
New York Inspired Hyper-Realistic Miniature Sculptures
Randy Hage's miniature sculptures preserve visions of the past, and encapsulate the memories and shared experiences that are connected to the disappearing facades in our communities. By documenting these fading storefronts, he honors and pays tribute to the very soul of our cities and people. Every mark of decay tells a million stories to those who have the eyes to see.
Flower Pepper Gallery is pleased to present its upcoming solo exhibition, Façade by Randy Hage. Hage is a renowned visual artist who uses his past experience as a TV/Film sets and props expert to skillfully recreate beloved storefronts that are disappearing right before our eyes. Working from his own index of photographs taken over the past 15 years, Hage not only preserves the memory and history of a place, but gives each location a voice to tell its own story.
This collection of works depict a wide range of mom and pop shops that once acted as pillars of their communities but are now either facing the impending threat of elimination, or have already shut their doors.
Lenox Lounge, opened in the 1940's and has housed the music of Miles Davis, Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, and John Coltrane within its historic walls. However, after a doubling of rent costs shut it down in 2013, this Harlem venue tried to move locations but a lack of investors has put a halt on any plans to re-open. In Hage's incredible replication of the Lounge, we not only see the threat to this venue and others like it, but we see glimpses of what it used to be in all of its Art Deco glory. You can almost imagine what it would be like to walk by at night and see the light glowing from the windows and hear the inspired music of the masters wafting down the street. In this way, Hage keeps the memory and spirit of The Lenox Lounge alive and allows us to imagine an era frozen in the past.
Another beloved business rooted in the arts community was Pearl Paints, located on Canal Street in New York City. Some even would say that this store helped SoHo transition from being a worn down industrial neighborhood to the thriving artistic community that became an anchor for the arts in the 1960s and 1970s. After Pearl Paints' closing, past patrons were very vocal about the void being left in its absence. We can feel this sentimentality within Hage's piece as it pays tribute to a place that was like a second home to so many artists over the years.
Additionally, photos that Hage then creates of his completed sculptures are virtually indistinguishable from photos of the real life original structures themselves. This side by side comparison only enhances the enchantment felt when viewing his meticulously crafted works. His photos are able to capture moments within his sculptures, that give credit to the illusion created and intentionality of each mark.
Every one of Randy Hage's photorealistic sculptures has a story and immense history that is told through each brick and beam replicated. Some buildings are grand and historic, while others appear to be more mundane, but all were once cherished by those who kept it. By preserving the exterior of these locations, the artist honors all of the passion that was once held within them. The communities they served and the unique place they held in history, all play a part to communicate what is in danger of being lost. Facade by Randy Hage is a tribute to these stories and a reflection of an artist who is able to help tell them.
Previous Exhibitions at Flower Pepper Gallery:
- Solo Show: Fleeting Moments – The Art of Randy Hage from October 5th to November 15th, 2013
- Group Show: 3rd Year Anniversary Show from December 6th, 2014 to January 6th, 2015
- Group Show: Minuscule from May 3rd to June 6th, 2014
- Solo Show: NYC Store Fronts by Randy Hage from May 19th to June 21st, 2012
Artist website:
The New York Times: Microeconomics: A City in Miniature by John Leland (It's featured on The New York Times' Sunday, Sep 29th, 2013 issue):
Interview by David Ono at ABC Channel 7 (Broadcasted on TV Friday, October 4th, 2013):
Video Interview by Daniel Rolnik:
Featured on Hi-Fructose on May 19th, 2015: http://hifructose.com/2015/05/19/randy-hages-new-york-storefronts-photos-preserve-aging-architecture/
Featured on Arrested Motion Sept 19th, 2015: http://arrestedmotion.com/2015/09/previews-randy-hage-facade-flower-pepper-gallery/
Featured on Blopop Magazine: http://www.blopopmagazine.com/featured-artist/randy-hage/
Featured on Da Man Woo in Chinese on Sept 27th, 2015:
Featured on We Heart on Sept 29th, 2015: http://www.we-heart.com/2015/09/29/randy-hage-facade-flower-pepper-gallery-pasadena/
Featured on Only Ones on Oct21st, 2015: http://onlyones.nyc/blogs/only-ones/56932292-randy-hage-nyc-immortalized-in-miniature
Featured on Go Figure News on Oct.19th, 2015 by Lennon "LJ The Toy Addict" George: http://www.gofigurenews.com/#!Behind-The-Figure-Randy-Hage/cmfg/5624e24a0cf2c3576e661a8e
Featured on Amusing Planet on Oct. 18th, 2015: http://www.amusingplanet.com/2015/10/randy-hages-miniature-models-of-new.html?m=1
Featured on Diabolical Rabbit on Oct. 13th, 2015 by Theo Elsby: http://diabolicalrabbit.com/miniature-storefront-sculptures-by-randy-hage/
Featured on Open Culture on Oct. 13th, 2015 by Dan Colman: http://www.openculture.com/2015/10/amazing-miniature-sculptures-of-new-york-city-landmarks-cbgb-katzs-deli-vesuvio-bakery-more.html
Featured on Viewing NYC on Oct. 12th, 2015 by Matt Coneybeare: https://viewing.nyc/iconic-new-york-city-spots-of-yesteryear-immortalized-as-miniatures/
Featured on Fubiz (in French) on Oct. 12th, 2015 by Léa, Content Curator: http://www.fubiz.net/2015/10/12/miniature-new-york-storefronts/ Translated it says: Randy Hage is an artist fascinated by atypical windows of New York stores. It represents the miniatures from a photograph. All details are available on its models: the products in the windows to graffiti on the facades through the dead leaves on the ground. A goldsmith work to discover.
Featured on Sweet Station on Oct 12th, 2015 by Honey: http://sweet-station.com/blog/2015/10/randy-hage/
Featured on Headlines News on Oct 10th, 2015: http://www.headlines-news.com/2015/10/06/381400/new-york-in-miniature-artist-creates-storefront-replicas
Featured on En Ce Moment à Madrid (Currently in Madrid) (in French) on Oct.10th, 2015 by Frédéric Fromenti: http://www.easyvoyage.com/actualite/un-artiste-reproduit-les-boutiques-de-new-york-en-maquettes-64193
Featured on Antidepresivo (in Spanish) on Oct.9th, 2015 by Diego Gonzalez: http://antidepresivo.net/2015/10/09/nueva-york-en-miniatura-por-randy-hage/ Translated: Randy Hage is an artist who has managed to surprise many people with this magnificent work in miniature where reconstructs places in the Big Apple with great realism. Hage used very representative places of the city as shops and restaurants as well as points that were visually appealing for the artist. These locations were recreated in an impressive manner, is such detail that there used Hage graffiti and posters that in real life are in the streets of New York. Currently, Randy Hage's work is on display at the Flower Gallery in Pasadena, California.
Featured on Hint Magazine on Oct. 9th, 2015: http://www.hintmag.com/post/randy-hage-miniature-new-york-landmarks--october-09-2015-2019
Featured on The Guardian on Oct 6th, 2015 by Will Coldwell: http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2015/oct/06/new-york-miniature-model-storefronts-randy-hage
Featured on Supersonic Art on Oct 6th, 2015 by Zach Tutor: http://supersonicart.com/post/130638796227/randy-hage-facade
Featured on Hi-Fructose Magazine on Oct 7th, 2015 by Caro:
Featured on Vice on Oct 9th, 2015 by Beckett Mufson:
Featured on AEQAI on Oct 21st, 2015 by Anise Stevens: http://aeqai.com/main/2015/10/randy-hages-lost-but-not-forgotten-storefronts/
Featured on Fine Art Connoisseur on Nov 2nd, 2015: http://www.fineartconnoisseur.com/pages/22122037.php?utm_source=Art+List&utm_campaign=e78b398ff2-FAT_B_10_29_1510_29_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6907cc7961-e78b398ff2-232063717
Email firstname.lastname@example.com for Preview Link
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/981708785220959/


text:
A recent blog post of mine titled "'If I were at home, I would have died' – The trouble with extrapolating hospital birth events to homebirth" received a lot of attention. One blogger, Amy Tuteur, published a scathing response to my piece on her personal blog.
I am stunned and saddened by Ms.Tuteur's hate-filled critique. Rather than commenting directly on my blog, where I welcome sensible debate and where we could have engaged in a meaningful discussion, she deliberately exploited my statements out of context in what amounts to a personal assault on me and on the greater body of midwives in the US.
I use hemorrhage to illustrate the larger point that events in typical hospital births — and their outcomes — cannot automatically be extrapolated to out-of-hospital settings. Missing this point entirely, Ms.Tuteur cites maternal death from hemorrhage in impoverished nations where women are malnourished and do not have access to skilled prenatal or intrapartum care as evidence that I do not understand the gravity of hemorrhage, or the international causes of maternal death.
To be clear, I did not state nor imply that women do not hemorrhage at homebirths. Hemorrhage can occur in all settings and midwives are trained and equipped to manage them. However, for the record: published evidence from medical studies on homebirth in the US, Canada, UK, and Netherlands shows a 0% rate of maternal death from hemorrhage at home, and of the studies that compared hemorrhage rates between homebirth and hospital births, all showed a lower incidence of hemorrhage at home.
I welcome substantive discussion on my blog, that is how birth change is happening in this country — with open and honest discussion. Until now, I have not removed or censored any genuinely critical comments from readers. I will not, however, publish vindictive comments that reflect more of a personal attack than honest questioning or critical discourse. These kinds of comments do not serve me, my readers, or women seeking to learn more about their choices in childbirth.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Every weekday morning I stop at Thorntons, a local gas station/convenience store, to get a Diet Coke and the occasional pack of Extra Polar Ice gum.
There's this crusty old lady who works there and fascinates me. She's in her own world, working her own game-plan. For example she'll ignore the fact that there are no 44 oz. cups while adding another sleeve of 32 ouncers to an already full dispenser. Or she'll cram another box of straws into an already over-stuffed straw holder when there isn't a clean napkin in sight. The best is when she cluelessly gabs with the regulars while one girl has a line at her register stretching out the door and half-way to the street corner.
So. Today, she's at a register, with the "closed" sign on the counter, watching the line I'm at the head of. She's chewing on something. We make eye contact, but she says nothing. She just chews and watches, like a lazy house cat. Just as the customer in front of me is wrapping up, the old lady says next and I walk up to her register and put my Diet Coke on the counter…and wait while she picks a handful of coconuts out of a pile of trail mix that she's poured out on the counter. Nice.
While I wait and watch – as she pops a handful of coconut into her mouth – two people pay for their stuff in the next line and leave while I try not to have an aneurism.
Is it any wonder that this same store has been out of Extra Polar Ice gum for two months? TWO MONTHS!


text:
June's Second Saturday Open Mic Poetry Reading
Located at:
Portland Brew East
1921 Eastland Avenue
Nashville, TN 37206
Sign-up at 5:30pm
Reading starts at 6:00pm
June Feature Serge Ray Rodrigo
In June, our featured poet is Serge Ray Rodrigo, a multi-talented writer, storyteller, and poet. We unveiled a new format last month, created with community input, and each open mic reader will have a turn to read one poem before our feature again this month. Anyone who places a star next to their name on the sign up list may have another turn in the second round.
Silver Water is the first novel by Sir-Reyna Lucio. "Abel tragically lost his disabled, niece, Rachelia. He longs to open a school and home for disabled youngsters in her memory. However, before he can achieve this dream, he must bring 'The Kraken' to some type of controlled end. 'The Kraken' is a seemingly mindless Godzilla-Moby Dick creature, floating around our not-too-distance world. No one knows where it came from, or why it's here. But to attain 'Silver Water,' Abel must team with Samera (and others) to bring 'The Kraken' to 'The Science Prophet,' by any means necessary? Who is 'The Science Prophet' and what do they want with the 'The Kraken?' Abel, Samera, and their fellowship fight to find out. 'Silver Water' is our deepest, darkest, most complex dreams…come to beautiful life."
You can hear a story from Serge on Versify #3: Bone Deep. "Serge Rodriguez hasn't seen his family in years. He was excommunicated by their church and grew apart from his parents and siblings. But now as a writer in Nashville, his little sister is never far from his mind. Without warning, she troubles his thoughts and finds her way into everything he puts on paper. In this episode, we find out how family rejection has actually helped Serge to better understand unconditional love. And then Nashville poet Ciona Rouse turns Serge's story into an original poem."
The Untold Story of Omari Boyd is a forthcoming documentary by Sergio Ramon Rodriguez, Monique Gooch, and Fredrick Hayes. "This epic film will be based on the life and untold story of a professional Mixed Martial Arts Fighter who is a well know figure in other regions of the world, but born and raised in a thriving city of gentrification, massive growth, development, and reconstruction, where the odds are against most that strive to succeed, within one of the newest city attractions of the world."
We look forward to seeing you on June 8 for an evening of poetry in the loft!


text:
Come and join us on our new offical Discord!!!!
Guys and girls, we've had some changes among the senior leadership at zA. As you may or may not have known, Sidesh0w420 has decided to move on from any day to day operations of the clan. Sideshow was also funding the server by himself. We haven't asked for donations in over a year thanks to him. While it's great we were all getting a free ride, I think we all share some responsibility for keeping this place running and now is our chance to step up and keep the lights on. If you like playing here, shooting some stuff up and hanging out with the group, please chip in and give whatever you can to keep paying for the server hosting site. This request goes out to members and non members of the clan.
I'll be very transparent here, the cost of the hosting is $56 a month (total for both gaming servers), which is actually not a lot of money if you divide that burden among all the players who visit the gaming servers. That's a lot less than what some monthly game subscriptions charge their users. We're not making any money off these donations. Every penny is going back into the servers. Every zA member comes here because we love playing an old fucking game, so let's keep the party going for a long time to come. Please chip in what you can by clicking on the donation link on the main page, or you can click below here. Thanks a lot.
I will keep you up to date on how much we've paid off on the server. You can see how much we've paid off by checking my signature which I will update on a regular basis.
As of October 1st 2015: Any binds / scripts that change the mechanics of any weapon (ie M40 / W1200 quick shooting) shall be deemed NOT allowed. If anyone is using such a thing, they will be request to stop. If the player doesn't comply the player will be banned
Zero 8th of October 2015
Let me just add something to clarify this before it gets misunderstood. When we say mechanics of any weapon... In reality it only applies to the M40, R700 rifles and the W1200 shot gun. Being able to shoot a weapon that is supposed to have a bolt or pump mechanic as if it were a semi automatic.


text:
Monthly Archives: March 2013
Design Thinking for Educators
See on Scoop.it – The Toolkit
Design Thinking is a mindset. Design Thinking is the confidence that everyone can be part of creating a more desirable future, and a process to take action when faced with a difficult challenge. That kind of optimism is well needed in education.
Targeted mostly for the K-12 segment, that shouldn't preclude other L&D professionals from reviewing, learning, and applying the basic concepts.


text:
Mar 6, 2016
Talbot stops 39 shots as Oilers beat Jets
Lauri Korpikoski's go-ahead goal late in the second period proved to the be the game winner and Cam Talbot made 39 saves as the Edmonton Oilers edged the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 on Sunday night.
The Canadian Press
WINNIPEG - For Patrick Maroon and the Edmonton Oilers, getting back to the basics has helped fuel their recent string of success.
Maroon, who opened the scoring in Sunday night's 2-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets, said playing a "meat and potatoes kind of game" guided his team to three wins on their recent four-game road trip.
"We've been harping on that. We got to continue that because it's been working for us," Maroon said. "We played really good even though we gave up 40 shots. We got pucks deep and we grinded them down low."
Lauri Korpikoski's go-ahead goal late in the second period proved to the be the game winner and Cam Talbot made 39 saves for the Oilers (26-35-7), including a sprawling glove save midway through the third period to retain the lead and earn his 16th win of the season.
"When a goalie gets on a roll, sometimes the puck seems a little bigger and when you're not seeing the puck well, you can struggle," Talbot said. "Luckily for me, it's going in the right direction right now and I'll try to keep it going as long as I can."
Winnipeg (27-33-5) got its lone goal from Mark Scheifele, who continued his torrid scoring pace with his 21st. Ondrej Pavelec allowed two goals on 31 shots in the loss.
"We had some really good chances to score but our mentality needs to be to create more traffic," said Jets forward Adam Lowry. "Our defence did a great job tonight getting pucks to the net. It's on the forwards to get those second and third opportunities."
The Oilers moved out of the basement in the Western Conference ahead of Calgary and are tied with the Jets with 59 points.
Edmonton prevailed first early in the second period.
Taylor Hall, working behind the goal line in Winnipeg's zone, found Maroon on Pavelec's doorstep and Maroon fired home his sixth of the season for the 1-0 lead at 5:25.
"We tried to adopt that scrappy, hard and tenacious style heading into Los Angeles (two weeks ago) and guys bought into it," said Oilers head coach Todd McLellan.
"It's not always pretty and we do get outshot at times but we're finding ways to win with what we've got and the guys are proud of that."
The lead was short-lived, however, as Scheifele tied it up 1-1 with his ninth goal in his last nine games 51 seconds after Maroon scored.
Blake Wheeler, who streaked down the right side and found Scheifele sitting alone in the slot for sixth goal in the last three games, set up the goal.
The Oilers scored the eventual winner before the period was through.
Andrej Sekera made a slick move to funnel down toward the Winnipeg goal and found Korpikoski, who on one knee jammed home a loose puck in the slot for the 2-1 lead at 16:20.
Scheifele nearly tied the game with seconds left but his blistering wrist shot hit the crossbar.
"I hate the posts," Scheifele said. "I had a pretty good angle at it. I thought it was definitely going in. It's a pretty heartbreaking sound to hear."


text:
This is just pathetic. The harpies from Code Pink were out tonight harrassing the children – yes, the children! – waiting in line for the White House Hallowe'en party.
What a bunch of witches.
Source: Yahoo News
This is just pathetic. The harpies from Code Pink were out tonight harrassing the children – yes, the children! – waiting in line for the White House Hallowe'en party.
What a bunch of witches.
Source: Yahoo News
Michelle Obama may actually be creating more jobs than her husband, the President. Unfortunately, all of the jobs she has created have apparently been to surround herself with aides to assist her with her tedious job of finally being proud of America. Let's take a look at this inventive job creator, shall we?
"In my own life, in my own small way, I have tried to give back to this country that has given me so much. See, that's why I left a job at a big law firm for a career in public service. " Michelle Obama
Back in July, Dr. Paul L. Williams wrote in an article for TheLastCrusade.org that Michelle Obama, First Lady of The United States (FLOTUS) had 22 "attendants" (i.e., paid staff to do everything for her from correspondence to purchasing $600 tennis shoes).
However, in an update, it appears that she has increased that staff to 26. I'm not sure, but that might just beat the number of new jobs created by POTUS Barack Obama.
One thing is certain: Michelle Obama has more "attendants" than any first lady in history. Here's a breakdown on the majority of them and what they are costing us taxpayers:
Mmm Mmm Mmm…
Oh, and just a reminder: She doesn't really have any official duties.
Yep, all hail "the most fiscally responsible administration" as, I believe, the President promised during his campaign.
I wonder how many of Michelle's assistants have radical backgrounds? We know, based on the choice of her wardrobe, there's at least one.
Gerry Ashley
H/T: Canada Free Press
A Grand Rants Op/Ed
Hey… How about that for a concise and laser-beam title? Way to narrow down the subject matter, ay?
Truth be told, the title, "An Agnostic's View of Society and the World" isn't all that "universe-encompassing"… (At least not for me, and I'd imagine that there are other agnostics who would sign on to what I'm about to type…)
Does it ever occur to anybody (religious) out there that maybe, just maybe, their "Holy Book" is a crock? Maybe it's just a 2,000 (+/-) year old urban legend gone horribly righteous and viral? Take your pick… Bible, Koran, scrolls, sayings… Whatever… Kind of reduces the humongous to the minuscule, pronto, doesn't it?
Here's the deal… When I was an engineering student, I watched two brilliant teaching assistants (both working on their masters degrees in electrical engineering) battle it out over the nature of gawd… One claimed that proof of gawd was someone rising from the dead, and the other claimed that gawd had something to do with a snake… And both men were damned serious about their views, and each had their "Holy Texts" to back up their claims…
Ummm… Did it ever dawn on anybody that so much of existence, cognition, love, physics, mathematics, self awareness, astronomy, blah, blah, blah are wildly complex and way beyond the machinations of the human gray stuff? It is irony lost when simple under-grad fodder like calculus, differential equations, and thermodynamics challenge (if not vanquish) the vast majority of us, yet we en masse continue to claim that because of our "Immaculate Tomes" we can somehow have insight into the mind and maneuverings of gawd. (Or perhaps better yet "know" that there is no gawd.)
A couple of days ago, a bomb blast in the Pakistani city of Peshawar killed more than 100… All because someone(s) firmly believed that he/they had a direct line to gawd and wallowed in the powers attached.
As an agnostic, I'm of two minds… The first is that of profound sadness – the senselessness of it all. But the second thought falls along the lines of a mix of anger and indignation. How dare you impinge your indoctrinated beliefs on me or others. I don't care about your, "Well, I just believe…" or, "My<insert your sacred transcript here> says…" Fine. If you want to believe in Jesus, Allah, or even the Most Right Reverend Ultra Salty Potato Chip… Fine… Just keep it to yourself. And no matter what, don't attack me physically or intellectually because I don't buy into your brainwashing, and Pollyanna-ish denial of the harsh reality of it all. Sorry… I don't buy into arks that can hold all gawd's creatures and I don't buy into afterlife rivers of honey and virgins… Call me irascible…
Look, I understand the want for religion… probably more than most. I dare say I've had more than my fair share of tough times, and it would be nice to be able to lean on a higher power… As just one example, my father's death rocked my world… but not my logic. To be an agnostic (or atheist) can be damned lonely. Still it's the intellectual disingenuousness of, and often violent nature of, faith that keeps me away. Simply put, it doesn't make any more sense to me than does atheism. As if I could be so smart as to grasp the gears of gawd.
Often, I think back to my two teaching assistants and wonder whatever became of them on 9/11. What did they think of the omnipresence of their gawd (or lack thereof) when they watched 3,000 people being incinerated, broken, and crushed to a paste.
Anyway… As an old engineer and an agnostic, about the best I can do is marvel at the whirring of the universe and the gall of those who claim to understand the "Man Behind the Curtain", or pronounce authoritatively that there is no "Man" at all…
Alan Speakman
President Obama has been equivocating on what action to take in Afghanistan for over a month now. His original policy, which he announced to great fanfare over six months ago, seemed bold and straightforward enough. BBC News reported on the new policy announcement back in March of this year:
"We are in Afghanistan to confront a common enemy that threatens the US, our friends and our allies, and the people of Afghanistan and Pakistan who have suffered the most at the hands of violent extremists," said Mr Obama. "The safety of people around the world is at stake."
This seemed consistent with what he has been saying for several years. In August of 2007 in a speech at the Wilson Center, then-Senator Obama said the following:
"When I am President, we will wage the war that has to be won… Above all, I will send a clear message: we will not repeat the mistake of the past, when we turned our back on Afghanistan following Soviet withdrawal. As 9/11 showed us, the security of Afghanistan and America is shared."
And yet, and yet… Just last month the President, during his foray into Sunday morning television, signaled that he's beginning to waffle:
"We are in the process of working through that strategy. The first question is . . . are we pursuing the right strategy?"
The problem is that the President, by his indecision, is endangering our troops who are already massively imperiled. He is signaling to our enemies that America is irresolute and weak. The loss of American lives in Afghanistan in October alone tells us that the Taliban is getting stronger, emboldened by our lack of leadership.
President Obama, it's time to decide. Are we going to be victorious in Afghanistan? If so, give Gen. McChrystal the 40,000 troops and whatever else he requests, and allow our military to get the job done.
If you're not going to do that, then bring all our troops home now. Don't nickel and dime our troops to death. Get them out of harm's way immediately and let Afghanistan go back to being run by gangs of murderous medieval thugs. Allow it to become again a breeding ground and haven for terrorists who may already be planning another wave of 9/11 attacks on us and others.
Abandon our efforts there, and in 2013, if another attack comes, President Palin or President Giuliani or President Jindal (and make no mistake, if you abandon Afghanistan, you will not be re-elected) will once again take this fight to the enemy, and then we will win.
And you'll be history.
For thousands of years, England's massive Stonehenge rock formation has stood (and withstood) the test of time. It's been the topic of endless discussions over the years, as people have argued about what the mystical formation symbolized and, more to the point, how it was possible for people with only rudimentary tools back in 4,000 BBD (Before Black and Decker) to move those huge rocks into position.
A retired construction worker from Flint, MI named Wally Wallington thinks he might know one way it could have been done and. He even goes so far as to demonstrate it by building a min-Stonehenge on his property… by himself.
The simplicity of his technique, with the absence of any modern tools is convincing:
Is this the actual way ancient workers were able to get these boulders to stand? Perhaps. Perhaps not. But one thing Wally Wallington has proven: It doesn't have to take a bunch of engineers.
This still leaves, of course, one towering question: How does Conan Obrien get his hair to stand in a similar manner?
Gerry Ashley
H/T J-Walk Blog
Yesterday, Doug Ross at Director Blue issued a challenge to those who have proclaimed that Fox News is not really a news organization. He's offering a solid gold Kruggerand (today's value: $1,040) to the person who can document one single lie made by a Fox News reporter. I'd have thought, given the ferocity with which liberal bloggers, newsmedia, and the White House have perpetuated this claim, that Doug's Kruggerand would have been gone by sundown. But amazingly enough, it's still there.
So we're going to help Doug out by publicizing his challenge, in the hopes that one of the many bloggers who refer to the network as "Faux News" or the right-wing propaganda machine or whatever, will cover themselves in glory (and gold) by simply proving what they're accusing Fox of.
Doug has four simple and reasonable rules for anyone wishing to claim the gold.
• Typos don't qualify ("ooh, the news ticker used a 'D' after his name, not an 'R'!").
• The lie must have been repeated by at least two national Fox News reporters and left uncorrected.
• The transcripts and/or video clips must be available on the Fox News website for verification.
• The story, refuting the Fox News lie, must have been correctly reported at around the same time by news reporters from CNN and MSNBC (with links and/or transcripts from their sites).
So come on, lefties–you know who you are! Put up or shut up. And yes, Robert Gibbs, Rahm Emanual, and David Axelrod, you all can participate, too. Good luck.
Kenny Loggins said it all so well thirty years ago:
There've been times in my life,
I've been wonderin' why.
Still, somehow I believed we'd always survive
Now, I'm not so sure…
(From "This Is It" by Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald)
I'm not particularly comfortable writing about myself here. But an event took place last week that I think makes for an interesting metaphor for those of you who are afraid it's too late to save the America we grew up in from the drastic changes being implemented by President Obama. With the radical agenda he is rapidly implementing, there may come a day when we, as a nation, have to take America back from the brink of the disaster Barack Obama sees as his legacy. I'm not talking just about universal health care, but the gutting of democracy as we know it and the supplanting of socialism in its place.
You're waiting here, for one good reason to try
But, what more can I say? What's left to provide?
I received some news from my doctor this week that, on the surface, is discouraging: I have been diagnosed with diabetes. I've been overweight for years and this is the danger that you expose yourself to in the process. So, when I first heard the news, I have to admit I wasn't surprised. Like a lot of people, I've allowed myself to live in the fantasy that I'll address my weight "soon." Not soon enough, apparently. No sympathy is requested. I got exactly what I deserved. Mea culpa.
My first thoughts were, "Now what? Is it too late? What, if anything, can be done? Will I die from this?
You think that maybe it's over,
Only if you want it to be.
Are you gonna wait for a sign, your miracle?
Stand up and fight!
Diabetes is a silent killer. Let's not kid ourselves: This is a serious issue I'm facing and my back is to the wall now. But my doctor informed me that I can address it through diet and exercise… you know, the stuff I'd promised myself I'd do "someday."
So here's the deal: I've made a pledge to my body that I will heal it. I immediately quit soft drinks cold turkey in favor of water. As far as eating and exercise is concerned, I'm going to do whatever the doctor suggests and I WILL restore my body back to its proper weight and health. In short, I know what has to be done and I've already begun the journey back.
"So what does that have to do with saving the country?" you ask. Very simple: Read the above paragraph again. Notice my attitude? I didn't say I'm going to try to lose weight. Uh-uh… I'm going to do it. Not someday. Now. And I'm changing my eating habits for life so I don't wind up looking like the Michelin Man again. Failure to do so means untold suffering and, probably, death. The importance of a positive attitude when facing large obstacles is paramount to ensuring success.
This is it!
Make no mistake where you are.
You back's to the corner.
Don't be a fool anymore!
Failure is not an option in regards to taking back our country from the ideology of Barack Obama. It's GOT to happen and it needs to be done in a peaceful manner, period. To fail in this endeavor is to kiss it ALL goodbye. It would be doubly tragic if we had to face our children and tell them it's because we failed to believe in ourselves and, thus, failed to act.
The waiting is over, no, don't you run.
There's no way to hide.
No time for wonderin' why.
It's here, the moment is now, about to decide.
You say that maybe it's over.
Not if you don't want it to be.
For once in your life, here's your miracle.
Stand up and fight!
Throughout history, Americans have always been at their best when their backs were against the wall. When faced with "do or die," they chose to do. Pearl Harbor and its ramifications is a prime example.
There are those who believe we are not the same people who got us through World Wars I and II. I would have to agree that we've not acted like that in decades. But I do believe each one of us has that spirit to fight back to defend what we believe in when it comes to preserving or losing democracy and the free enterprise system. Yes, there's no shortage among us of those who have never made that kind of investment to themselves or their way of life. Many of them may, in fact, sit and do nothing now. Every society has members like that, but I believe there are many more of us who WILL rise to the occasion of seeing to it we do not lose our way of life here in America. I'm betting on it. It's the great American way:
We draw our inspiration from heroes like those above. In each case, failure was simply not an option. The total belief that the cause was right and just was the driving force behind each success. It will be once again.
Failure is NOT an option for us today either, America. We CANNOT let Barack Obama undo over 200 years of our history. We cannot allow his administration to continue to trivialize and eventually negate the Constitution by using trickery and deception to bypass the Legislative and Judicial branches of government. We cannot allow Obama to continue to circumvent standard vetting procedures when choosing advisers/czars who are brought in to help him steer America's course. Obama is not the first President to have Czars, but he has abused the privilege more than any other president. Where most other Presidents have had some 7 -10 Czars, Obama is closing in on 40. And most of them have radical backgrounds.
And so, you may ask, "How do we take on such a monumental task?" Ask the ghosts of our ancestors who got us through the Civil War, World War I and II… they'll probably reply…
No one can tell you what you know.
You make the choice of how it goes.
It's not up to me this time.
Comes a day in every life…
In an upcoming rant, I will give specific examples of the kinds of things I believe we can do. In the meantime, I would ask that you become active in local civic and social groups and strive to become more observant of this administration's actions.
Gerry Ashley
The horror… the horror!
H/T: The Jawa Report
Where's that pesky pay czar when you need him? You know, Kenneth Feinberg, the poor fellow who was caught in the middle of the Fox News/White House war, as the administration tried to exclude Fox News from doing a press pool interview with him? That poor sap who has decided to cut executive pay at certain banks?
Obama's "special master" on pay will order deep cuts in the salaries of top executives of companies on government support on Thursday.
"Pay Czar" Kenneth Feinberg will announce cuts to salaries by an average of 90 percent, according to a variety of reports on the matter.
Yes, he's doing the job of dictating to companies which took government (read: taxpayers') money exactly how much they are allowed to compensate their top execs. And next he's going to look at the paychecks of the smaller fellows, too.
Before he does that, however, perhaps he should take a look at the compensation package received by the new CFO of Freddie Mac, Ross Kari. Business Week reports:
The government-controlled mortgage finance company is giving CFO Ross Kari compensation worth as much as $5.5 million. That includes an almost $2 million cash signing bonus and a generous salary that could top $2.3 million.
The Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees Freddie Mac, approved the pay package. A spokeswoman pointed to a statement that justified the agency's approval of the pay, which was done in part because the amount was comparable to what others in the financial services industry make.
Let's take a look at that again:
"A spokeswoman pointed to a statement that justified the agency's approval of the pay, which was done in part because the amount was comparable to what others in the financial services industry make."
But aren't those others in the financial services industry making too much? Isn't that why their paychecks were slashed by an average of 90%?
How do we justify cutting the salary of executives at companies who received TARP funds, while allowing a gold-plated compensation package to an executive at yet another company which receives government funding? The money all comes from the same place, whether it's TARP funds or "conservatorships" as in the case of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. In fact, the argument could probably be made that Freddie and Fannie have taken far more taxpayer dollars than most banks took in TARP funds.
I'm not saying that Ross Kari isn't worth every penny of the $5 million he will receive. He may be; in fact, I hope he is.
But to play favorites like this is unconscionable.
As the war between the White House and Fox News escalates, it might be insightful to take a look back and see the path which led to Thursday's attempt by the White House to completely shut off Fox News.
The first skirmish was back in August, when people were complaining about having received unwanted emails from the White House. Major Garrett, Fox's White House correspondent, asked Press Secretary Robert Gibbs about why and how those people received the emails. Gibbs had no ready answer, was quick to attempt to ridicule Garrett's question, and ultimately bypassed answering him altogether.
The next bout came earlier this month as White House Communications Director Anita Dunn commented in a New York Times interview:
"We're going to treat them the way we would treat an opponent. As they are undertaking a war against Barack Obama and the White House, we don't need to pretend that this is the way that legitimate news organizations behave."
She subsequently made similar comments on the Sunday talk shows, claiming that Fox News is an arm of the Republican party:
"[Fox is] widely viewed as a part of the Republican Party: take their talking points and put them on the air, take their opposition research and put it on the air. And that's fine. But let's not pretend they're a news organization like CNN is."
Fair-minded Jake Tapper of ABC News came to Fox's defense by questioning Robert Gibbs about the legitimacy of the attack:
Tapper: It's escaped none of our notice that the White House has decided in the last few weeks to declare one of our sister organizations "not a news organization" and to tell the rest of us not to treat them like a news organization. Can you explain why it's appropriate for the White House to decide that a news organization is not one –
Gibbs: Jake, we render, we render an opinion based on some of their coverage and the fairness that, the fairness of that coverage.
Tapper: But that's a pretty sweeping declaration that they are "not a news organization." How are they any different from, say –
Gibbs: ABC –
Tapper: ABC. MSNBC. Univision. I mean how are they any different?
Gibbs: You and I should watch sometime around 9 o'clock tonight. Or 5 o'clock this afternoon.
Tapper: I'm not talking about their opinion programming or issues you have with certain reports. I'm talking about saying thousands of individuals who work for a media organization, do not work for a "news organization" — why is that appropriate for the White House to say?
Gibbs: That's our opinion.
This past Sunday, Rahm Emanuel and David Axelrod upped the stakes by declaring outright that Fox News is not a news organization, and then working in veiled threats to the other networks:
The latest salvo was fired Thursday at a press pool event, during which the other major networks showed an amazing level of solidarity with Fox, perhaps because they realized the the shoe will eventually be on the other foot at some point during the next three years.
It seems like a mistake of major proportions to wage a war with an organization that buys digital ink by the barrel, so to speak. Given the political savvy and old school Chicago-style upbringing of the senior White House staff, I wonder what neophyte at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue has the naiveté to gin up such a brawl, and the clout to make it happen.
Oh yeah, that would be President Obama.


text:
|Gila Valley Library
w/ Phyllis Reiche
Click here to
view in
Real Player format
Click here to
listen in
Real Player format
We recommend
Media Player Classic - Home Cinema
for Real Player
Click here to download. (it's free!)
station schedules...
Gila Valley Library
Phyllis Reiche
Not long ago a few concerned citizens in a lillte NM village had an idea... "Why not start a library, right here in beautiful downtown Gila?"
Thanks to a bit of inspiration and countless volunteer hours by a cross section of this rural community, Gila Valley Library has come to be. GVL is located in a portion of the much loved Gila Community Center and at about 400 square feet - it's the best little library, pound for pound in the southwest.
It offers fiction, non-fiction, short stories, biography, reference, children's books and a summer reading program, audio books, videos, music CDs, computers with internet access, a paperback exchange, and a growing section on the history and lore of the Southwest. A grant here, a yard sale there, and the selfless volunteering of the local supporters makes it all happen.
Phyllis Reiche is one of the founders and current board of trustees chair. We discuss the library's genesis, services, and vision for the future.
Click here to watch on broadband and here to listen on dialup.
| Click
to send email to
Gila Valley Library
Click here for
Web Junction - resources for
NM librarians
Click here for
NM State Library
Click here for the
American Library Association
Click here for the
ALA Resolution opposing elements of the Patriot Act
Click here for
More ALA pages on the Patriot Act


text:
Symfony 3.3.8 released
Symfony 3.3.8 has just been released. Here is a list of the most important changes:
- bug #24016 [DI] Fix tracking env var placeholders nested in object graphs (@nicolas-grekas)
Want to upgrade to this new release? Fortunately, because Symfony protects backwards-compatibility very closely, this should be quite easy. Read our upgrade documentation to learn more.
Want to be notified whenever a new Symfony release is published? Or when a version is not maintained anymore? Or only when a security issue is fixed? Consider subscribing to the Symfony Roadmap Notifications.
Symfony 3.3.8 released symfony.com/blog/symfony-3-3-8-releasedTweet this
Become a certified developer! Exams are online and available in all countries.Register Now
Comments are closed.
To ensure that comments stay relevant, they are closed for old posts.


text:
Classification: Binnion, Hump.
OS Grid Ref: L731596 This data is currently only accurate to a 6 figure grid reference (c.a 100m).
Click here to learn how to help improve it.
UK Area: 47 - South Mayo and Central Galway (OS Maps 1:50k 37.)
Latitude: 53.571122, Longitude: -9.916311, Height: 273 metres (896 feet)
Prominence: 109 metres (358 feet)
Unique Waypoint POI Name: 0273.p (DoBIH Hill ID: 20953)
Associated Parent Hill:
Doughruagh (Duchruach) (526m, p208)
External Links for Currywongaun (Corr Ui Mhongain):
-GeoHack link... -OS Map Bing link... -Google Map link... -Geograph link... -Currywongaun (Corr Ui Mhongain) on hill-bagging.co.uk... -Currywongaun (Corr Ui Mhongain) on mountainviews.ie...
Data courtesy of the Database of British and Irish Hills
Selected mapping: Google or Bing / Ordnance Survey:All | :Nearby Hill | :Nearby Trigpoint | : mouseover
Climbed Currywongaun (Corr Ui Mhongain)? Log in to tick it off...
Doughruagh (Duchruach) (1.9km)Binn Ghuaire (Diamond Hill) (2.6km)Garraun South West Top (Altnagaighera) (2.6km)Garraun South Top (3.3km)Cnoc Breac (Knockbrack) (3.6km)Benchoona (Binn Chuanna) (3.8km)Garraun (Maolchnoc) (3.9km)Binn Bhan (Benbaun) (Maolan) (4.4km)Benbrack (Binn Bhreac) (5.1km)Maumonght (Mam Uchta) (6.0km)
Total = 1 All
* The waypoint data in italics is only accurate to a 6 fig grid reference. Click here to learn how to help improve it.
Data courtesy of the Database of British and Irish Hills


text:
General Description
The hotel was constructed in 2002 and has been completely renovated since then. It consists of a total of 241 rooms on 7 floors of which 50 are singles and 69 are doubles. The facilities include a lobby with a 24-hour reception, a hotel safe, lifts, a kiosk, a bar showing sport's events, a games room, a TV room and car parking facilities. Dining options include a café as well as an air-conditioned buffet restaurant with a separate non-smoking area. In addition, Internet access, laundry service and medical assistance are all available.
Additional Information
The hotel has a billiards table to make use of.
This newly built youth and city hotel has a futuristic design and is located near to the Berlin Arena near to Landsberger Allee S-Bahn station.
The cosy, modern en suite rooms are all carpeted and fitted with central heating as standard. It is also possible to book rooms with a shared shower and toilet on each floor.


text:
Republic of Gamers Invitational launches as SA's richest short form CS:GO tournament
SA's CS:GO elite and the nation's top qualifying teams will compete for R150 000 and the honour of lifting the ROG Invitational trophy in the presence of 35 000 rAge attendees at the Ticketpro Dome from 27 to 29 September.
Key points
- Largest short-form CS:GO prize pool: Republic of Gamers launches the largest prize pool to date for a short-form Counter Strike tournament.
- Elite SA e-sports talent on show: BIG 5 ESPORTS, ENERGY ESPORTS, GOLIATH GAMING and SINISTER5 CS:GO fill out the elite bracket and will be the teams to beat in the 2019 showpiece.
- Largest gaming event in Africa: rAge and the ROG Invitational will play out in front of more than 35 000 people at the Ticketpro Dome from 27 to 29 September 2019, making it Africa's largest gaming event.
Today, ASUS South Africa, the company behind the Republic of Gamers, the world's leading gaming hardware brand, announced the inaugural ROG Invitational, which will place as South Africa's richest short-form Counter Strike tournament. With a prize pool of R150 000, the one-month tournament will host its finals live at the rAge Expo from 27 to 29 September at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg.
Four of South Africa's elite CS:GO teams: BIG 5 ESPORTS, ENERGY ESPORTS, GOLIATH GAMING and SINISTER5 CS:GO will compete for the glory, the honour and the cash against the top four ranked challengers from the qualification rounds.
Registration for the online qualifiers opens today through www.mettlestate.com, a leading e-sports league and tournament operator on the African continent. The round-robin group stage will advance the leaders of each group to the LAN finals in late September, where the final eight will compete in a double-elimination bracket at rAge Expo.
The need for e-sports investment
"ROG has invested in e-sports since 2006, and was the first hardware manufacturer to see the importance of being a part of the community through the creation of an inclusive ecosystem and investment in gamers and their community," says Azin Alikhani, MEA Regional Marketing Head.
The past decade has seen a spark of change in this inclusive ecosystem from casual gaming as a community to the development of a serious sub-culture of professionalism in e-sports that is driving a new a generation of sporting professionals.
"The similarities in the skills required to be a competitive gamer aren't dissimilar to conventional professional sports. Aside from great aim and strategy, a championship e-sports team requires a stone-cold winning mentality, serious consistency, a lot of commitment and flawless co-ordination and communication, says Juan Mouton, Asus and Republic of Gamers South Africa Marketing Manager.
Mouton goes on to state: "As the world's leading gaming hardware brand, we see it as our responsibility within South Africa to assist where we can to strengthen the credibility of e-sports through showcasing not only the exceptional talent and skill that exists in our country, but to deliver an experience that really underlines the entertainment value of the sport. That's the purpose of the inaugural ROG invitational, and we expect the showcase to grow exponentially as we continue with this mission."
rAge experience
The ROG invitational will host the finals in a live three-day showdown at the Tickepro Dome during the rAge Expo – South Africa's largest gathering of gaming enthusiasts. With more than 35 000 attendees and 17 years in existence, rAge has become synonymous with the most awesome weekend of gaming on the local events calendar. This annual gaming event promises a mind-blowing weekend filled with immersive fun for family and friends.
ROG Invitational Tournament Page: https://mettlestate.com/tournaments/rog-invitational
Republic of Gamers Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ASUSROGza
ASUS ZA Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ASUSza
ASUS & ROG ZA Twitter: https://twitter.com/asus_za
ASUS & ROG ZA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asus_za/.
ASUS is one of Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Companies, and is dedicated to creating products for today and tomorrow's smart life. Our comprehensive portfolio includes Zenbo, ZenFone, ZenBook and a range of IT devices and components, along with AR, VR and IoT. ASUS employs more than 16,000 people worldwide and over 5,000 world-class R&D talents. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, the company won 4,511 awards and earned approximately US$13 billion of revenue in 2017.
Republic of Gamers (ROG) is an ASUS sub-brand dedicated to creating the world's best gaming hardware and software. Formed in 2006, ROG offers a complete line of innovative products known for performance and quality, including motherboards, graphics cards, laptops, desktops, monitors, audio equipment, routers and peripherals. ROG participates in and sponsors major international gaming events. ROG gear has been used to set hundreds of overclocking records and it continues to be the preferred choice of gamers and enthusiasts around the world. Learn more about the choice of champions at http://rog.asus.com.


text:
With sleep becoming such an important part of our every day lives, it's no surprise that making such a big purchasing decision has become so difficult, especially since the number of mattresses that come onto the market never stop. Some mattresses claim to bring life-changing sleep for just a few hundred dollars and some believe their technology is superior and worth thousands. Companies are now using "backed-by-science" research to try and edge one another when in reality, even the most discerning buyer will be satisfied as long as he or she gets a good nights sleep.
And this is where Sleeplandia can help.The following reviews made by our experts at Sleeplandia will help our discerning buyers find the mattress that fits them based on their body frame, sleeping position, budget, and a variety of other factors. Below you will find the mattress reviews that we've thoroughly researched, analyzed, and reviewed. We recommend our readers to bookmark this page so they can be updated when a new mattress is reviewed and added as they become available.


text:
She wraps the fracturing Cubist avatar
into a cloak of gentility
wide-eyed, but non-threatening
A show of commiseration and woolen pleats
to enclose the liminal evolution of the front stage feat,
Yet, so abruptly
She tamps the aromatic soothsaying creed,
and instead floods the village walkways with
brimstone, dogmatic soliloquies.
And so,
there lies the end of an era;
The reluctant hero must forge on anew,
with shinier hems made of true
and comforting cradling.
— yiqi 21 dec 10 8:58 AM


text:
The Althea Rose Mysteries by Tricia O'Malley
New release series-wide sale today only: Including One Tequila for $0.99 and Tequila Four for FREE!!!
From a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author comes a series of magically fun page-turners: Psychic Althea owns a potion shop in the magical town of Tequila Key. When her best friend is charged with murder, the race is on to find the true killer!
5 out of 5 stars- My favorite series.
January 18, 2019- Amazon Review
Love. Love. Love. I keep searching for a new book! Please keep writing this series. It is by far my favorite.
You are in luck, New Release Alert- Book 6, A Sixer of Tequila, was released December 3rd.
The Althea Rose Mystery Series
Book 1: One Tequila- $0.99
Book 2: Tequila for Two- $1.99
Book 2.5: Tequila will Kill Ya- Novella- $0.99
Book 3: Three Tequilas- $2.99
Book 3.5: Tequila Shots & VK- Novella- $0.99
***Book 4: Tequila Four- FREE!!!
Book 5: Fifth of Tequila- $3.99
Book 6: A Sixer of Tequila- NEW RELEASE- $3.99
Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:
Learn more about the writer. Visit the Author's Website.
Get This Mystery Book From Amazon.
Visit the Author's Facebook Fan Page.
Author Bio:
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author, Tricia O'Malley, hates wimpy characters, believes in magick, and is delighted when her characters find themselves on the path to love.


text:
Clearogen Acne Lotion- The Final Step
After Cleansing
Clearogen Acne Lotion is the most important part of the system. It contains the natural ingredients proven to reduce DHT production and help restore normal oil production to the skin. It also contains Benzoyl Peroxide, to open the pores and kill the acne-causing bacteria.
* Clears current blemishes while moisturizing skin
* Helps prevent breakouts
* For all skin types
Directions: Use once daily. After using Clearogen Facial Cleanser and Toner, apply the lotion evenly, over the entire face.
Science Of Acne
Although certain outside factors (dirt, grime, makeup, etc.) are contributing causes of acne, the common assumption, that clogged pores and bacteria are the cause of acne, misses the key factor in the development of acne: the hormones.
Acne begins with the negative effects of the hormone DHT (dihydrotestosterone) on the oil glands.
1. The enzyme 5 alpha reductase converts testosterone to DHT.
2. DHT binds to androgen receptors on the oil glands.
3. DHT stimulation results in excessive oil production.
4. Excess oil obstructs the skin pores, allowing bacterial growth, which causes inflammation, infection and visible acne.
Dr. Alex Khadavi, a board-certified dermatologist, has developed Clearogen to address these issues. Clearogen is the only over-the-counter solution that fights the damaging effects of DHT and prevents acne resurgence. FDA-approved, Clearogen is a three-step acne solution that cleans skin, reduces pore size, and lessens DHT production. This leads to healthy skin free of the damage wrought by acne. Best of all, Clearogen keeps acne from returning.
Clearogen Foaming Cleanser is the first of three steps towards Clear Skin
Step 1.Foaming Cleanser– Uses a gentle cleanser, botanical extracts and Salicylic Acid to clear the skin of dirt, makeup, oil and bacteria, while keeping skin moisturized and balanced.
Step 2. Clarifying Toner– Contains botanical extracts and Salicylic Acid to decrease the pore size, redness and inflammation of existing acne, for rejuvenated and healthier skin.
3. Acne Lotion – Clearogen Acne Lotion is the most important part of the system, as it contains the DHT acne solution. It has the natural ingredients, proven to reduce DHT production and restore normal oil production to the skin. It also contains gradual-release Benzoyl Peroxide, to open the pores and kill bacteria. Benzoyl Peroxide is continually released onto the skin, which results in minimal irritation and maximum effectiveness in acne control.
Clearogen will give you complete long-term results, by reducing DHT production, from the start, and giving acne-causing bacteria no reason to take root. You will experience healthier skin in the first month and see noticeable improvement in acne in just a few more weeks of using Clearogen's Total Acne Solution. Kill existing bacteria and prevent future breakouts -- all with one easy-to-use system.
Clearogen's proven, natural ingredients deliver results without side effects. With just three simple steps, Clearogen makes it easy to effectively treat your acne:
Active Ingredient: Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%.
Other Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Linolenic Acid (Alpha & Gamma), Linoleic Acid, Glycerin, Glycine Soya (Soybean) Sterols, Dodecyl Gallate, Octyl Ethylhexyl Gallate, Serenoa Serrulata (Saw Palmetto) Fruit Extract, Caprylic/Capric, Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol & Dicetyl Phosphate & Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Dimethicone, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Stearate & PEG-100, Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Extracts of Malva Sylvestris (Mallow), Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Stearic Acid, Symphytum Officinale Extract, Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Plantago Ovata Seed Extract,Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Tocopheryl Acetate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum, Ethyhexyl Glycerin, Sulfur, Disodium EDTA, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Hexylene Glycol.


text:
Universal Generator Accessory Kit (Includes Cords, Adapters, Oil, Cover, Stablizer)
Browse all deals at Home Depot
See more in Home Appliances
See more from Dek
* This offer may contain time-sensitive information and offers. Please check with Home Depot to confirm actual price & availability.
- Be the first to comment!
Home Depot
2705 Sherman St
Wausau, WI 54401


text:
Turns Out, You Can Totally Recycle These Common Beauty ProductsApril 22, 2017 by Zephyr - CF Editor
I can't believe I wasn't doing this.
I can't believe I wasn't doing this.
You'll have no choice but to swear by this product.
These skincare picks keep my face clear and glowing year-round.
Don't sacrifice precious studying time!
Get your hair ready for spring with these new picks!
Switching up your haircare routine is always fun. Here are my new favorite products to help you do just that!
Discover the best dry scalp treatments and remedies. PLUS: Tips on how to cure dry scalp, and the best shampoos, vitamins, and conditioners for a dry scalp.
Discover the best products for dry and damaged hair. Best shampoo and conditioner, leave-in treatment, and detangling spray for dry hair.
Playing with a bold hair color sounds like an awesome idea (and super fun!) but sometimes, the commitment can be very scary and it might not align with your daily life. Every once in a while, I'm feeling pink hair and I want it without...


text:
Restaurants near Gateway Shopping Center
Restaurants in this area are known for Contemporary American, American, Italian, Sushi and Fondue cuisines.
Some of the popular local menu items include Tiramisu, Cowboy Ribeye, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Sirloin Steak and Gorgonzola Fondue.
24 restaurants available nearby
Red lobster was not aware of my open table reservation.
Never had a bad meal at the Railyard
Really enjoyed our dinner at Tom Brown's Restaurant. Planning to go back often. Looked very promising for happy hour as well! Great menu, great food, great service, great atmosphere.
It was awesome! We had a great time! Friendly service no long wait on food!
Was nice evening
Frequent customers of this BJs. Generally good experience this time. However, it seems that the restaurant is struggling with COVID 19 restrictions. Service was a little slow
Awesome food and service. Will visit again. Definitely!
Birthday for our 20 year old twins
My favorite is the Beef Ribs. They are delicious. The rest of the meats are excellent as well. Service was excellent.
Had to give food 1 star because we didn't have any, didn't think they served food.


text:
The inspirational story of how a boy who could hardly contain his movement was saved by a woman who's own body was failing her.
Teenage pupil Lazlo's love of parkour – urban running over roofs and round obstacles – had put him on the brink of expulsion from school. But meeting drama teacher Sue Wylie, who had been diagnosed with Parkinson's, led to a cathartic friendship that inspired a play and then a film.


text:
It's great to see the works of so many talented women in one place at the same time. And to see new names appear each year!
This was my piece for this year - I call it "Midnight Magic".
It was inspired by appliqued flowers on a jacket I bought last year.
I still have the jacket but the neck-piece has gone to a new home.
But the jacket will continue to inspire, besides, I need something new to wear with it!


text:
The best of what's left in free agency for the Bruins
The best of what's left in free agency for the Bruins
The Bruins have basically done nothing this offseason, and that's perfectly okay. They signed second- and third-tier free agents Paul Postma and Kenny Agostino on July 1, they've avoided throwing away good money to pay high free-agent premiums and they have also pushed away the temptation of trading prospects for short-term gains. Some have painted the Bruins as being "stuck" due to their inactivity, but this feels like it's by design given Boston's intriguing combination of proven veterans and young players just coming into their own.
So, it's entirely possible that the Bruins are done adding to their roster and will be entirely comfortable headed into camp with the group they have. Still, the B's also added veteran free agent Dominic Moore late in the game last summer and he proved to be a very useful player after coming along in the later waves of free agency leading up to camp.
The B's may have another shrewd signing or two still up their sleeve, so here's the best of what's left from a Bruins perspective, with the re-signing of David Pastrnak still serving as the most important task left this summer:
Eric Gelinas
Here's an intriguing name who might be worth a shot with the Black and Gold. Gelinas, 26, is a former second-round pick who had a couple of pretty strong seasons with the New Jersey Devils. He's 6-foot-4 215 pounds and is a left-shot defenseman who could be much better away from situations in Jersey and Colorado where he was on some pretty weak defensive corps. He posted just one point in 27 games with the Avs last season and wouldn't cost the Bruins much in terms of a contract, but he could have some high upside and is still young enough to show another level in his game. He's just three years removed from posting six goals and 19 points with the Devils while showing off a strong shot from the point, decent physicality and some pretty strong production on the power play. This isn't a game-changing type player to bring into camp, but he could be a shrewd investment if he came to Boston with a chance to rejuvenate his career. These are the only kind of free agent D-men still on the market after all of the high-quality ones were scooped up quickly on the first day of free agency.
Jarome Iginla
We put the Iginla, 40, on the list because he just bought a house in the Brookline area and he's already had a stint with the Bruins where he showed some pretty good chemistry with David Krejci. He slumped to 14 goals and 27 points along with a rough minus-30 for the Colorado Avalanche and Los Angeles Kings last season and it sure looks like he's deep into the back nine of a brilliant NHL career. Still, the rugged power forward averaged 25 goals and 50 points in his first two seasons with the Avs before last season's team-wide disaster in Colorado. He's still in search of that elusive Stanley Cup. Would another go-round with the Black and Gold energize him if he was willing to perhaps once again play on his weak side and fill out a left-wing role with Krejci after scoring 30 goals playing with him just a few years ago? This is all very doubtful and Iginla's reason for buying the Boston home was one of his children reportedly now off to the Dexter School to play prep school hockey, but perhaps it's worth a look if the future Hall of Famer was willing to report to B's camp on a PTO rather than a guaranteed contract.
Jaromir Jagr
There's no way this is going to happen after Jagr couldn't manage a single goal in the Bruins' playoff run to the Cup Final in 2013, but there's always room for The Jagr on any list. It's clear that he's another veteran who will have to figure something out closer to training camp. From a Bruins perspective, they'd be much better off simply giving the reps to evaluating their young wingers Jagr, 45, was still good for 16 goals and 46 points with the Florida Panthers last season, but also had a very slow start interspersed with some stretches where he looked exactly as old as his listed age. Big, older and slower is simply not the way that the Bruins are going and Jagr never really showed the kind of chemistry with Krejci that the Bruins are looking for out of somebody on that second line. While another go-around with the legendary mullet might be a fun, fanciful thing to kick around for Bruins fans, it shouldn't happen for a team that's building around youth, speed and skill.
Brian Gionta
Here's another available right wing with a storied history and a long, proven NHL career, but it might be close to the end of the road for Gionta, 38, after a standout career at Boston College followed by 15-plus seasons in the NHL. The 5-7, 178-pounder managed 15 goals and 35 points while suiting up for all 82 games with the Sabres last season, and he's been a tremendous leader at all of his stops as evidenced by his stints as captain in Buffalo and Montreal. Once again, this is probably a veteran who's going to have to come into camp and win himself a job on a PTO if he wanted to potentially join up with the Bruins. He's not a perfect fit for a need they might have on the left side. But he could be a really interesting piece if the Bruins don't find a youthful solution on the right side with Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand. He'd bring plenty to the table above and beyond his diminished offensive production at this point in his career. Gionta hasn't cracked the 20-goal mark in seven years and has settled in as a grinding two-way option on the wing. I'd give this a better chance than either Iginla or Jagr returning to Boston, but once again it feels like the Bruins are shying away from the stopgap veteran players in order to give the kids a chance.
Thomas Vanek
If there's one guy on the list of available free agents that truly checks a lot of the boxes for the Bruins, it would be the natural goal-scorer Vanek, 33. He's a left wing and a guy who's routinely killed the Bruins throughout his career. He posted 17 goals and 48 points between the Red Wings and Panthers last season. Clearly, he can still score and Vanek, 6-2, 214, will go to the net when the mood strikes him and he's exactly the kind of skill guy that could mesh very well with Krejci and David Pastrnak. Unfortunately, he also has a work ethic that can be lacking when he puts it in relax mode and that's something that seems to happen more and more as he gets older. Vanek hasn't cracked 20 goals or 50 points in three seasons despite still being a relatively young player. Perhaps Vanek would be rejuvenated if put into a high-leverage situation in Boston as a top-six guy. It's clear he would be signing for less given that he's still hanging around at this point in the summer. Why not sign him to a small money, short-term deal and see if he's motivated to raise his value around the league with a strong stint in Boston? If he doesn't play well, then it's very little ventured or risked, and if he does bring his "A" game, then you've made another smart, low-risk signing late in free agency for the second year in a row. If the Bruins roll the dice on a winger late in the summer, Vanek would be the guy that makes the most sense despite some of the baggage coming with him.


text:
Prizes: Keep an Eye Grant Winner
Department: Man and Public space
Website: sandermanse.com
All designers use scale models or maquettes in their development process. But you never get to see them; only the end product is ever shown. In his own work, Sander Manse has experienced the intrinsic value of using models and is convinced that they deserve more attention. Working with models can help designers experiment with new forms while also engaging the general public, giving them an insight into the thinking behind a design. Sander's models can bend, fold, roll, or expand. They can connect different planes and corners or wrap around existing structures. In short, they display the possibilities of models, as a practical method to innovate and experiment.


text:
The team programming computers all run debian and our package containing the compiler is for debian which means that it will be easier for anybody who wants to test code on their own computer to use debian too. [Ubuntu should also work since it's built on debian.]
The easiest way to install debian is to use the netinst cd image. The download page is at http://www.debian.org/CD/netinst/ and the current version as of 12/5/16 is http://cdimage.debian.org/debian-cd/8.6.0/i386/iso-cd/debian-8.6.0-i386-netinst.iso. A 64 bit iso for newer systems is available here http://cdimage.debian.org/debian-cd/8.6.0/amd64/iso-cd/debian-8.6.0-amd64-netinst.iso (valid as of 12/5/2016)
After you get debian running, you'll have to install some basic packages in order to compile code. You can install packages from the command line by typing "apt-get install packages" as root, where packages is a space-separated list of packages you want to install. The ones that I can think of are grep, sed, wget, ssh, make, subversion, gawk, gcc, g++, bash, ruby, unzip, patch, ncftp, and vim.
You will also need to download and install the package we have for the VxWorks cross-compiler. It is currently at a temporary location and will eventually be at some other more permanent location. You can install it with "dpkg -i powerpc-wrs-vxworks_4.5.0-1.0_i386.deb" in whatever directory you downloaded it to. You'll need to do that as root.
Please look at the SVN Usage page for tips on using SVN well. The URL for the 2011 code is svn://boardsailor.com/frc971/2011/trunk/src.
EDIT: As of 12/5/2016, the above link to robot code is broken.
After you check out a new working copy, do a "make" in externals to download WPILib. You'll need an internet connection. After that succeeds, you can just do a "make" in packages to rebuild the robot code. Also see README.html, which is more current than README.txt.
The programming team is lead by Brian Silverman. They use GIT and GERRIT for managing the 971 source code as is documented in this page. If you are unable to access this page, you need your SVN username added to the FRC971 code group in GERRIT. Austin, Phil, and Brian can add you the group.
Austin and Brian found a nice code review tool that Brian thinks would be nice for the team to start using. Michael and Brian got an instance running on the team server, which seems to be almost working. You have to log in with your SVN username and password to use it. After logging in the first time, Austin or Brian have to add you to a group before you can access any of the 971 code. If anybody wants to get started, feel free to go to https://robotics.mvla.net/gerrit and create an account. Send Brian an email after you've done that so he can add you.
Gerrit has a nice quick intro for learning how to use it, and a bunch more advanced documentation too. For now, there's no good way to actually upload or download code, but we're working on fixing that in the server configuration (Brian believes ssh access works from inside the school if anybody wants to play with it quickly).
We have a semi-automated procedure for getting started with programming. First, install the following pieces of software:
Then we need to checkout the vagrant files from the robotics git repository. The ideal way to do this is to get a copy of the /vm directory in the 971-Robot-Code git repository. Since I don't know how to do this, you can check out the entire git repository somehow using Windows and then make a copy of the /vm directory to your desktop or somewhere else. After doing so, I suggest deleting the 971-Robot-Code repository because you will not be using it.
If you can't figure that out, then try using the SVN copy of the /vm directory. This was last synced with the git version on November 25, 2017 by Michael. The git one may be newer and the changes could be important.
Contact Michael for a team svn account if you don't have one already. It is used for SVN and Git. Once you have checked out a copy of vm or vagrant_dev_vm, navigate to the vm or vagrant_dev_vm folder in a terminal (cd Desktop\vagrant_dev_vm) and read the README.md file. It tells you to run "vagrant up" from the command line. This command will take a while -- up to an hour. The command will download a basic VirtualBox VM from debian.org that comes pre-installed with jessie. Best to be using a 64 Intel OS such as Windows 7, OSX, or Debian. After the download is complete, it will customize the virtual machine so you can start building code and submit new patches. Again, this whole process will take a while. If you see the error message "Unable to resolve dependency: user requested 'vagrant-persistent-storage;vagrant (> 0)'" then run the command "vagrant plugin install vagrant-persistent-storage" and try again.
When the "vagrant up" command is done, execute "vagrant reload". This will reboot the VM and start a graphical environment that was installed in the previous step.
Now you can log in to the new machine with the following credentials: username is "user" and the password is also "user". From here you can use gerrit (as described by previous sections on this page) to download the robot code and start building for it.
Talk with Phil if you need help with this.


text:
Mara Manus, Executive Director, The Public Theater: Leading through TransitionJune 1, 2004
The arts in New York City provide a substantial benefit to society and contribute significantly to the city's economy. According to the Alliance for the Arts, the total economic impact of the arts in New York in 1995 was $11.1 billion. Nonprofit theaters are an important part of that contribution, staging diverse productions in venues large and small, in addition to feeding the commercial theaters of Broadway, which in 1995 produced $1 billion in economic impact.
The New York Shakespeare Festival was founded in 1954 by Joseph Papp to present high-caliber Shakespeare productions to the public free of charge. From this origin grew Shakespeare in Central Park, and in 1966 Papp saved the historic Astor Library on Lafayette Street from demolition and created the Public Theater as a year-round home for the Shakespeare Festival and a venue for presenting classic and new work. Today the Public Theater boasts six stages, including the cabaret-style venue Joe's Pub, which presents two shows a night.
In April, Philanthropy News Digest spoke with Mara Manus, executive director of the Public Theater, at her office in downtown Manhattan. Manus joined the Public in 2002 following a string of years that saw significant artistic achievements as well as significant institutional challenges. Among other things, the theater lost a much-noticed $11 million on two Broadway productions, which, to many, eclipsed the $9 million it netted on other Broadway shows.
Before joining the Public Theater, Manus served as an economic development program officer at the Ford Foundation; as executive director of Los Angeles-based Chrysalis, a job development nonprofit; and many years as a studio exec in Hollywood, including time as a senior vice president at Universal Studios.
Philanthropy News Digest: What is the mission of the Public Theater?
Mara Manus: The Public is an American theater that embraces the complexities of contemporary society and nurtures both artists and audiences through its commitment to theater as a place of inclusion and a forum for ideas.
PND: Can you give us a snapshot of the Public's budget, its venues, and how many productions it mounts each year?
MM: In comparison to other nonprofit theaters the Public has more moving parts. Opposed to the typical one to three stages, we have six. That includes Joe's Pub, our cabaret space, which is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year. In addition, because we do Shakespeare in the Park, we work a twelve month season, rather than nine months, as most theaters do. We serve about two hundred thousand patrons each year, and surprisingly enough, some years we sell as many tickets to Joe's Pub as we do for the other five stages combined. Our budget is $11.5 million — it was $13 million at one point — and we have a full-time staff of 70 and up to 200 seasonal employees. Each year we produce five to seven productions downtown, and one to two in the park, and this year we're piloting Joe's Pub in the Park, to enhance the summer season.
PND: What's your funding mix?
MM: About 35 percent of our income is earned through ticket sales, and the rest is contributed. Of the contributed income, about $1 million is government funding and the rest, $6 million, is from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Our mix is unusual, and a challenge for us, because many nonprofit theaters derive 50 percent to 60 percent of their budget from earned income. The main reason for our dependence on contributions is the seven to eight weeks of free Shakespeare in the Park. It costs, surprisingly, $2 million to run one show for seven weeks, and $2.8 million to run two shows for fours weeks each.
PND: Does the city own your properties, the theater downtown as well as the Delacorte Theater in Central Park?
MM: Yes, in fact, we have a ninety-nine-year, $1 lease on the Lafayette Building, and a license agreement with the City Parks Department for the Delacorte Theater. The Public actually owned the downtown building we're in at one time, but when we could no longer keep it going, we offered the city the opportunity to buy it, which eventually got the city to recognize its value and include it in its Cultural Institutions Group. The CIG comprises thirty-four cultural institutions that occupy land or buildings owned by the city. The CIG's member institutions, which range from the Metropolitan Museum in Manhattan, to the Queens Theater in the Park, to Wave Hill in the Bronx, get their grant allocation from the city as a group. We meet monthly and exchange some good information and ideas.
PND: You've been a film studio executive, run a job development nonprofit in Los Angeles, and have been a program officer at the Ford Foundation. How has your professional experience prepared you for your current role?
MM: Mine has been one of the most unplanned careers of all time. At the Ford Foundation, our unit oversaw the work of program-related investments for the entire foundation. The Working Capital Fund, a long-term arts-stabilization program available to specific midsize arts institutions around the country, pairs working capital with intensive management consulting. This experience gave me the unique opportunity to be a grantmaker for economic development and also a loan officer, primarily in the arts.
When I was assigned that portfolio I thought, What do I know, what can I bring to work in the arts? And yet, as I became familiar with the work, I realized that the challenges and the problems facing cultural institutions rarely stem from the programming, but almost always were a result of mismanagement or a lack of proper management and governance. Their challenges were more or less the same challenges I had confronted running a nonprofit in L.A. And now that I'm a grantseeker, my experience at Ford is incredibly relevant.
|"...essentially this job is about having strong nonprofit experience and the ability to work with artists...."
But essentially this job is about having strong nonprofit experience and the ability to work with artists. My time in Hollywood overlaps here because as a studio executive, I worked closely with artists. And managing and overseeing the development and production of feature films definitely has relevance to the production of theater. I'm drawing on skills that I didn't quite expect to, but the work with artists involves the same kind of dynamic.
PND: The Public relies on a co-leadership approach, with George Wolfe as the producer and artistic director, and you as executive director, responsible for the financial and administrative areas. How is that working out?
MM: That kind of structure is not unusual for nonprofit theaters, although it was a change for our theater. This is the first time the structure has worked with co-leaders. I do oversee specific areas, marketing and development, for example, which George doesn't have the same expertise in, just as I could never direct a play or develop a season. And while our respective job descriptions read "Mara does this and George does that," what I've learned in the last two years is that you really can't separate money from art. It's rare that a decision about art has no impact on our finances or institutional operations.
As a result, we work in an increasingly collaborative way, yet both of us know where the lines are drawn. I think that our success has less to do with our job descriptions than it does with the trust and development of a solid working relationship.
PND: Wolfe has announced that he will be stepping down next season. How will the board choose his successor, and what is the schedule for that transition?
MM: The board has assembled a search subcommittee, which I am an ex-officio member of, and has hired Albert Hall & Associates, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in nonprofit theater searches. While we've just started the process, we expect to be able to identify someone as George's successor within six months.
In the meantime, George has committed to staying and overseeing the transition, especially as we prepare for our fiftieth anniversary celebration, which will kick off next summer, when he will direct A Midsummer Night's Dream in the park. It's a significant milestone for us, especially when you consider that we have only had two long-term artistic directors, Joe Papp and George, in our entire history.
PND: So you expect the transition to be traumatic?
|"...this is about transition, not about turmoil. And while any kind of change brings its own set of challenges, we're as prepared as we can be for George's departure...."
MM: The board and staff feel that had the announcement of George's departure happened two years ago, it would have been traumatic. But given the systems and structure we've implemented and the stability we've been able to achieve in the last few years, we're well positioned to sustain it. I tell everyone that this is about transition, not about turmoil. And while any kind of change brings its own set of challenges, organizationally we're as prepared as we can be for George's departure. George maintains deep ties to the organization; his relationship with the Public began in 1986 when Joe Papp produced his show The Colored Museum, and he will continue as part of the life of this theater for years to come.
PND: Can you tell us more about the financial and organizational challenges the Public faced in 2001?
MM: It's hard to separate the internal issues in 2001 at the Public from the external impact of 9/11 and the funding environment — for example, there were production losses and turnovers in key institutional leadership, and we had to cut approximately 20 percent of the budget immediately.
As a result, we currently produce seven weeks of free Shakespeare in the Park with one performance a day, opposed to eight weeks with two shows, which was the norm prior to 2001. We are committed to returning to two shows, however, and will offer them next year in conjunction with our anniversary celebrations.
That said, I think what's been hardest for theaters and other performing arts organizations post-9/11 is dealing with a changed environment. The new reality we all have to deal with is that theatergoers don't buy memberships or plan ahead, as much as they did, to go to the theater. Fewer people are willing to risk coming into the city but they also don't plan ahead simply because they don't know what's going to be happening in the world.
PND: How are things looking now?
MM: The unexpected twist in all this is that because the Public has emerged from such a tough spot, our turnaround has been well received by the community, including funders. Even though the city's economy hasn't completely rebounded from the recession and the shock of 9/11, we're seeing more of an openness to funding requests than we have in a while. I think our funders recognize the importance of the Public's role in the city's cultural landscape.
|"...we are currently studying a major fundraising initiative to augment our endowment and for the renovation of our landmark building...."
Looking forward, we are currently undertaking a feasibility study to determine our potential for a major fundraising initiative to augment our endowment and raise much-needed funds for the renovation of our landmark building. In the past we've done quite well with foundations and certain types of corporations. But a campaign such as this would help galvanize support from individuals, a substantial growth potential for us.
At the same time, given the strength of our programming, such as Shakespeare in the Park, Joe's Pub, and other community activities — and the tremendous opportunities for visibility — there seems to be potential for increased corporate support. For instance, despite the fact that Joe's Pub is one of the best known and hottest performing arts venues in the city, it has no corporate sponsorships and is an area, in my mind, that's ripe for the picking. We recognize that the corporate market is difficult now, but with the value we deliver through our programs, it would be irresponsible not to explore the possibilities.
PND: As you mentioned earlier, about 10 percent of your funding comes from government. Is that from the city?
MM: Most of it, yes.
PND: What is your feeling about the Public's partnership with the city?
MM: It's a very effective relationship. We work with so many different parts of city government — the Parks Department for Shakespeare in the Park, the Department of Cultural Affairs, and even, because we're in the middle of a renovation here, the Department of Design and Construction.
But my dealings with the city have been unexpectedly fantastic. Maybe I shouldn't say "unexpectedly," because it's a new administration, but compared to my previous experience with the public sector, it's been anything but bureaucratic. The Bloomberg administration has been not only responsive and smart, but also more than willing to help us. They've even come in and helped us solve problems that were not necessarily their responsibility, which is going beyond what I ever would have expected.
I also think Mayor Bloomberg's personal support of the arts in the city has been really helpful, especially in light of what we all had to face after 9/11. I hope his administration continues — or at least for as long as I am executive director of the Public. We're just really grateful for the Bloomberg administration's responsive, and responsible, approach to the arts community in New York.
PND: Like a few other nonprofit theaters, the Public has had a long and productive relationship with Broadway. What role does Broadway play in the business of the Public today?
MM: The economics of Broadway have changed so dramatically since Joe Papp was here. For example, Joe was able to completely capitalize A Chorus Line, which went on to produce somewhere between $30 million and $40 million in income for the Public, a portion of which was allocated to our endowment.
But times have changed, and it now costs in the neighborhood of $5 million to $15 million to capitalize a musical on Broadway and between $2 million and $5 million to capitalize a play. So our board has made a decision not to commit to capitalizing plays on Broadway. You could say that presenting on Broadway can further our mission, in the sense that it helps us bring new voices to a broader audience, but our mission really is to produce shows at the Public. Certainly if we produce shows commercial enough for Broadway, the shows will continue to move there, but we will not be investors in those shows. We will continue to derive revenue from plays that move to Broadway, but we won't be in a position to reap the benefits of a smash hit. However, the board's decision does protect us from the costs of a failure.
PND: How do your collaborations with other theater groups work?
MM: We have a history of incubating younger, smaller theater companies. This year, and continuing into next, we have a collaboration with the Labyrinth Theater Company, a young company founded by Philip Seymour Hoffman and John Ortiz. Not only are they in residence at the Public and have taken over a stage in our building, we're also collaborating on a production with them this year and will collaborate on a second one next year.
We also collaborate with a number of smaller theater companies — the Pig Iron Theater Company in Philadelphia, Division 13 Productions in Brooklyn, and the Civilians in Manhattan — that come in and have part-time residencies where they develop material and use our stage, and those sometimes turn into production collaborations.
On the major production side, last year we collaborated with Donmar Warehouse in London on Take Me Out, and this year we co-produced, with the Long Wharf Theater in New Haven, The Story, which started here and ended its run there. So, we're open to collaboration, and we'll do it depending on the material and how it fits with our season and their season.
PND: Can you tell us about your educational programs?
MM: Well, we are in the process of evaluating all our educational activities. In fact, we just hired a consultant who developed the education program at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. It's a good time to do it, because we have our Shakespeare Lab, which is an actor training program for graduate students, and we have Shakespeare in the Boroughs, which those graduate students present over the summer, both very successful programs. But our overall objective is to leverage the Public's signature qualities — dedication to inclusion and openness to innovation — into the development of a carefully researched, unified approach to arts education.
Another bright spot is the New York City public school system's renewed commitment to arts education. Sharon Dunn, who was a key part of the initiative in an earlier administration, has returned as Senior Instructional Manager for Arts Education, and I'm hoping that we might be able to create something together.
PND: Tell us more about the fiftieth anniversary celebrations.
|"...[the fiftieth anniversary celebration] will be a citywide tribute to the life of Joseph Papp and the indelible mark he left on American theater...."
MM: This will be a citywide tribute to the life of Joseph Papp and the indelible mark he left on American theater, as well as the outstanding leadership and immense contributions of George Wolfe over the last decade. We will begin the celebration in the summer of 2005 with George Wolfe directing A Midsummer Night's Dream for Shakespeare in the Park. We'll also be doing a second show, either another Shakespeare or a musical. The downtown season will mainly be a mix of new commissions from classic Public writers and a series of readings of now-classic plays that premiered at the Public.
We're also exploring the idea of recreating the mobile theater, which goes from borough to borough and mounts productions of Shakespeare free of charge. The mobile theater was one of the predecessors of Shakespeare in the Park, and whether we'll operate it on an ongoing basis or only during next summer will be dependent on whether or not we can secure an underwriter, but what a wonderful opportunity for corporate sponsorship!
PND: Sounds like a full plate. You'll let us know details and other plans as they're settled?
MM: Absolutely.
PND: Great. Thank you for your time.
MM: My pleasure. You're welcome.
Rob Johnston, the editor of Philanthropy News Digest, interviewed Mara Manus in April. For more information on the Newsmakers series, contact Mitch Nauffts, PND's editorial director, at firstname.lastname@example.com.


text: At Camarillo Garage Door Repair services, we try to please our customers and cannot perform any unessential repairs or services that are not needed to you. Services like residential and industrial with big selection of category to serve with best value in Camarillo. Replacing your existing garage door? Want a brand new opener? However concerning Garage door service or repairs? At Camarillo Garage Door Repair you may notice everything you wish to understand concerning. We provide garage door service, installation and maintenance obtainable once you want us. Visit Camarillo Garage Door Repair Services for more information regarding our garage door repair services.


text:
Chief Prosecutor of the Prosecutor's Office of BiH Gordana Tadić and her associates met with IRMCT Chief Prosecutor Serge Brammertz and his team.
Meeting participants discussed the prosecution of Category 2 cases transferred to BiH from the Hague Tribunal in which the Prosecutor's Office of BiH issued indictments, as well as the possibility of transferring Category 2 cases to Croatia and Serbia, in order to eliminate delays in the prosecution due to the unavailability of the accused and to allow for prosecution under the monitoring of the IRMCT Office of the Prosecutor.
Also discussed were the issues of transfer of cases from the Prosecutor's Office of BiH to the judicial institutions of both entities and the Brčko District of BiH, ongoing and planned activities of the Prosecutor's Office of BiH in 2019, future meetings of the Chief Prosecutors of the region, and activities on exhumations and search for the missing persons.
The Prosecutor's Office of BiH expressed its need to further improve the cooperation with the IRMCT which would, inter alia, include organization of trainings and exchange of experiences between the two prosecutor's offices.
The IRMCT Office of the Prosecutor and the Prosecutor's Office of BiH hold regular working meetings with the aim of prosecuting war crimes cases as efficiently as possible, combating impunity for war crimes, as well as investing additional efforts in the process of search for the missing and their identification.
Dear Media Representatives, when transmitting news please bear in mind that persons referred to in the news and information of the BiH Prosecutor's Office, have the status of a suspect or an accused person. Let us remind you of the principle of presumption of innocence, which defines that no person shall be considered guilty until his/her guilt has been established by a final verdict.


text:
If the assault happened some time ago you might still be experiencing some of these symptoms. The longer you leave it before getting help, the more 'stuck' some of these effects can become.
Many men are survivors of sexual assault. The sexual assault and sexual abuse of men and boys is under-recognised in our society, even though preva...
Cleanliness is next
to googliness! Keep your site
clean for best results. The
Web123 team can't stand
these features
Happy New Year! Start-of-year
planning session? Check the
Branson's pointers for fun and
success, they'll surprise you!
Service Assisting Male Survivors of Sexual Assault
P.O Box 3805, WESTON CREEK, ACT 2611
Phone: (02) 6287 3935
Email: email@example.com
Crisis line: (02) 6247 2525
Community Education & Training - Email: firstname.lastname@example.com - Phone (02) 6287 3618
All Media Enquiries to the Chief Executive Officer - Phone (02) 6287 3618


text:
As The U.S. Mile wraps up 2015, we want to thank everyone- sponsors, participants, spectators, staff, and vendors who made the first Colorado Mile a success. For event results, please click here.
In October, we celebrated the 13th anniversary of The Texas Mile in Beeville, Texas with a perfect storm. The weekend event acquired the nickname "The Monsoon Mile". Although the event faced an upheaval of storms over the weekend, we conducted the FIRST EVER 1-mile night runs to extend dry track time for participants. For event results, please click here.
The U.S. Mile is looking forward to a great year in 2016 with the addition of The Arkansas Mile with its home in Blytheville, Arkansas! More announcements regarding event dates, registration, participant information, etc. coming soon.
Join our e-mail list to stay up to date: click here to join e-mail list.
Events in 2016: The Texas Mile, The Arkansas Mile, The Colorado Mile