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Summer 4ever
It happened. I saw my first FB post of the year over the weekend where someone expressed how excited they were for, and I quote, "...boots, scarves, and pumpkin everything!" Yes, it's true. The first signs of fall used to be the leaves changing and the temperatures dropping, but now, thanks to the social medias, the first sign of fall is most definitely an overzealous friend-of-a-friend jumping the gun and wishing away t-shirts for sweaters in their status updates. NOT ME. I hereby declare for all the internets to hear that I want summer FOREVER. Yes, yes, I love the fall and give me pumpkin or give me death, but guys, suuuuummer. It's so good.
So, here I am in my bright, flowy summery clothes and SANDALS (the best kind of shoe in the whole wide world) as a sign that fall can wait. So cool it, friends of friends on FB. I just want to hear about you going to the gym and your trips to Las Vegas and that's IT. That's what FB is for. I asked for the news, not the weather.
Summer 4ever.
Shirt: c/o
Skirt: c/o
Our World Boutique
Necklace: c/o
Sandals: $15 Target


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November 22nd, Cemoro Lawang, Indonesia – The first difference you notice stepping off the plane is the humidity; we have been in the temperate world for so long that it is a shock to our systems. After that you notice that you are in a developing country and that means dirt, crowds, pollution and a range of different odors. Once you get beyond that though, Bali is a wonderful little island and certainly has played its paradise card for all the tourist value its worth. Essentially Bali has created three main tourist centers focusing on the different needs of their visitors; Kuta is the traditional backpackers beach with a range from people completely roughing it to those who like to pretend they are and some who just want to watch those who are, Nusa is the high-end resort enclave for those who want to have the entire 'Balinese experience' sanitized and brought to their hotel room far away from the actual Balinese people, and Ubud is the 'cultural center' for the tourists who want to feel as though they have seen the 'real Bali' while enjoying the infrastructure they expect of any travel destination (i.e. pizza and pasta). My entire impression of Kuta can best be summarized by one guy who ate at the same restaurant as us for dinner on our first and only night there. This unkempt backpacker walked into the restaurant, looked over the upcoming movie schedule to note what videos he wants to watch, sat down and ordered his pizza and beer and then under his breath complained how all these people have spoiled this island paradise. I am sure the irony was lost on him but I certainly got it; he wasn't looking for an unspoiled paradise (not even the idealized version we like to assume exists in the developing world), he just wanted to be the first to spoil it.
Ubud is slightly different in that the tourists there really want to experience the idealized version of Balinese culture; and for the most part they get enough of an authentic glimpse of Balinese arts, dance and religion to satisfy their needs. The dance performance we saw, while performed for the tourist audience, was well presented by a highly respected dance troupe. Around Ubud, however, it is not too difficult to find the real 'real' Bali if you are willing to walk or ride a little off the main roads. Our first day there, after making the necessary stop at the monkey forest, we took a walk out of the main tourist strip and off the roads across rice paddies and past the local communal and family compound temples dotted all around the area. Out here when people stop to talk to you they are not always looking for a way at your cash (to be sure they know the game and you still here people calling out 'transport' if they own a vehicle and have a few hours to kill driving you around) but can actually be engaging you for the sake of mutual interest. One local pulled up on his bike after he saw us rejoining a small road from a walk across the paddies and started talking with us; he was surprised that we walked from Ubud and with pride in his hometown pointed out some worthwhile locations for beautiful views around the area. Our second day there we had intended on combining walks with local minibuses to get to some of the sights a little further away but when seeing the motorcycles for rent on the main street we paused. Sure I had never ridden one before, but I have seen Easy Rider and enough episodes of Renegade to get the basic idea. Plus it would provide the added benefit of showing us how ordinary Balinese get around while creating a nice breeze that took some of the sting out of the heat. So of course we handed over the $5 daily rental cost, it was a little touch and go at first but aside from starting, stopping and turning I did pretty well. The bike allowed us to go some places we otherwise could not have gotten to, including one old palace where a local guided us through his family's fertility temple; he said he has gone their for ceremony three times and he has three children, who can argue with success? Additionally, it taught us valuable lessons about Balinese traffic patterns; that being that there are no patterns at all but utter chaos. However, from this apparent chaos considerable order is formed and I found the road use more efficient and pleasant than in the U.S. A little more detail here will help; there are no real traffic rules, you do drive on the left but the use of lanes is mostly optional and very fluid with passing being done by anyone, anywhere at anytime, if there is a speed limit I never saw a posting for it anywhere on the island, a few intersections have stop lights but for the most part it is first come, first served. One may expect this would lead to many accidents and erratic driving; instead the drivers are much more aware of everyone else on the road and react to changing conditions easily. One could almost say that here, with little rules or structure, the traffic is acting in unison as a single entity; whereas the forced structure of our system relieves the driver of the need for constant awareness, separating him from the other vehicles on the road and making his reactions to unexpected situations less effective.
This morning was the first time we got up without really knowing where we would end up or how we would get there. Unlike when we had a car and complete control of our itinerary, or our previous public transport experiences consisting of planes, scheduled ferries, local buses and regional trains, we were at the mercy of unknown bus schedules and timeframes that may or may not overlap properly. We had made arrangements with a driver to pick us up at 9AM and take us to the bus terminal in Denpasar for the buses north towards Java. When he was not there on time, I was willing to listen to the other drivers around offering a ride; but out of respect to the driver I made an agreement with I would only take another car if he would beat the price by a decent amount. Of course once they knew what I would agree to their prices dropped dramatically to match it and one took us to the bus terminal. At this point I knew we wanted to head towards Java but we didn't really want to take the 16 hour trip all the way to Yogyakarta, and were not sure what interesting stopover we could reach along the way. We hopped a bus to Probolinko, from where we knew there was transport to Cemoro Lawang at the edge of the Legger crater; the base for the sunrise climb up one of Java's active volcanoes, Gunung Bromo. The problem was getting to Probolinko in time to catch a minibus up to the crater, and as the day wore on it seemed less and less likely. Driving on Java was much slower than on Bali; the increased number of towns and the amount of traffic was immediately noticeable. The island also did not feel as intimate as Bali or as welcoming; a Balinese man who befriended us on the bus even warned us of the Javanese people, and he had married one. The only other Westerner on the bus was an older Italian man traveling with a younger female Thai companion (and we all know what that means) and he too was trying to get to Bromo tonight. When we finally arrived at Probolingo at 6pm (1 hour after the last minibus supposedly departed) we were hurried to the tourist office where we were told that a minibus would go at 7pm for 10,000 Rp, but only if 15 people showed up. This of course was a ploy to get us to pay 150,000 for the whole bus; which was absurd when you know that the actual price should only be 7500 per person. Anyway, this was a little ridiculous so both the Italian man and I walked around the station to find better (i.e. more to our liking) information. I found a taxi driver who would take us for 125,000, still pricey, but when we told this to the tourist information man he said we could go in the minibus for 100,000. We had already agreed amongst ourselves that we did not want to pay more than 80,000, so we tendered that offer. The employee at the tourist office was a very funny guy and definitely good at his job; he used sarcasm and jokes to disarm us while he tried to obtain agreement to his price. After about twenty minutes of this he seemed ready to accept our price when off of an incoming bus wandered an English chap who was also looking to get to Bromo. Without asking him we volunteered his 20,000 to take us to 100,000 and off we went. The bottom line is I am writing this now at the edge of the crater with an alarm set for 3:45AM so we can hike to our first Asian volcano sunrise.

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Yukueshirezu Tsurezure have announced more details about their appearance in Canada.
As I've said many times before, seeing Japanese groups make their way overseas is always a treat since fans get to enjoy their music without having to go in person to Japan. Groups like Yukueshirezu Tsurezure might be fairly indie in Japan, but the fact that they get to be exposed to more fans overseas is a great treat.
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to gather much info about the event when it was initially announced since the site for the event is rather confusing. But, thankfully full info for the event is available on Yukueshirezu Tsurezure's website (at the end of this post).
I highly encourage everyone to check them out since it seems like it won't only be one performance, instead going for a total of 4. So if you're unable to go during the weekend there's a few performances during the week too (you can't escape them).
Check out the info below and grab your tickets!
Day 1 – May 19th (Friday)
Doors open: 20:00 / Show starts: 21:00
Venue: Toronto @ The Rivoli
334 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M5V2A2
Tickets: Advance $14 / At event $20
Day 2 – May 20th (Saturday)
Doors open: 20:00 / Show starts: 21:00
Venue: Toronto @ Lee's Palace
529 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M5S1Y5
Tickets: Advance $14 / At event $20
Day 3 – May 22nd (Monday)
Doors open: 19:00 / Show starts: 20:00
Montreal @ Divan Orange
4234 Blvd Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC H2W123
Tickets: Advance $14 / At event: $20
Day 4 – May 24th (Wednesday)
Doors open: 19:00 / Show starts: 20:00
Vancouver @ Biltmore Cabaret
2755 Prince Edward Street, Vancouver, BC V5T0B5
Tickets: Advance $14 / At event: $20


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Virginia Woolf once wrote to a friend: "I read the book of Job last night. I don't think God comes out of it well." What do we do with such a book, in which God seems to allow Job's life to be destroyed so he can win a bet? What do we do with such a book, in which a purported man of faith curses the day of his birth (Job 3:1) and basically calls God a jerk, accusing God of laughing at the death of the innocent (Job 9:23)? What do we do with such a book, which questions the basic assumptions underlying most of the rest of the Bible? Job's friend Eliphaz says, "God does great things too marvelous to understand. He performs countless miracles. He gives rain for the earth and water for the fields. He gives prosperity to the poor and protects those who suffer." Couldn't those words be in any other book of the Bible, and we would accept them without question, embroider them on pillows?
But the book of Job questions the idea that God does care for the earth, or protect His people. God does not reward the righteous and punish the wicked; not always.
In the book of Job, God actually allows the exact opposite to happen; we know from the very first verse that Job is blameless, a man of complete integrity (Job 1:1), and yet God allows him to go through the most terrible suffering imaginable. The book of Job is so interesting because it's timeless; you can't really position the book of Job in any one time or even place. Job was from the land of Uz, a city mentioned nowhere else in the Bible. There's a hint that Job might have been written around the time of the Exile—Job 12:18-19 speaks of how kings are "led away with ropes around their waist" and "priests are stripped of their status," but there are also indications that the story of Job is much, much older than that. At any rate, Job presents an extreme example of a man who was "blameless" whose riches, health, wife, and children are taken from him; and then, as though that were not enough, he experiences a terrible and painful disease and ends up on an ash heap, scratching at his sores with a broken piece of pottery. The Bible gives us this story to present to us the most difficult question ever asked of people of faith: how could a good God allow the suffering of the innocent?
And the book of Job is quite clear that God does allow the suffering of the innocent. As the story begins, God is sitting comfortably in heaven when his court comes in for their weekly staff meeting. Among God's apparent vice-presidents is Ha-Satan. Most translations call him Satan, but the book of Job always uses the article; Satan in Hebrew means Accuser, and Ha means "The." So Satan here is simply "the accuser." His "job" appears to be to walk around the earth and accuse people of sin. What's disturbing about this exchange is that God and Satan appear to be working together. They kind of make a bet together! And it's God who brings up Job in the first place, bragging, "have you seen my servant Job? He's a pretty good guy." I mean, God, if you were in the mood for that sort of thing, couldn't you have just gone to the casino? (Not if he were a good Calvinist, I guess!) There's a movie called Constantine starring Keanu Reeves with a great line: "God's a kid with an ant farm, lady." This is, seemingly, the God of Job 1-2; God is a kid with an ant farm, willing to play around with human beings, allow them to experience great suffering, just to see what happens.
The book of Job, like Job himself, presents this disturbing picture of God, and I believe Job asks the hardest questions, without giving us clear answers, so that we have the opportunity to form our own responses as people of faith. The person of faith reads these chapters and cannot accept that God is playing around with Job; God's not a kid with an ant farm. There's something more going on here. God is not just placing a bet in fun, or playing around with humans like toys. God deeply cares about how we respond to situations of suffering.
If there's one theme we have seen developing throughout Scripture, it's that God cares about us; God desires a relationship with us. God wants our love. And one way to understand what happens to Job is this: a relationship that's just built on transactions is not love. God wants more than a business relationship. Up til now, Job has had a strong faith in God; but maybe that's because God has always given him exactly what he wants.
This weekend I performed a wedding, and I thought, yet again, about the beauty of the traditional wedding vows. Today, many people want to write their own vows, and there's a certain value to thinking through your relationship and why you are choosing to marry. But, as Rick Warren points out, many of these self-written vows come out sounding like a middle-school love note. I love you because of your pretty hair and I promise to make you mango smoothies every day. The traditional vows don't focus on loving people when they are pretty and nice and everything is going well; instead, we promise to love and be faithful for richer or for poorer, in joy and in sorrow, for better or for worse. That's the kind of relationship God wants; a faith for better or for worse, a faith that does not depend on circumstances. God does not want fair-weather friends; God does not want a fair-weather faith.
God wants to find out who his friends are. The book of Job is a little like a country song—after all he's been through, we wouldn't be surprised if his truck broke down and his dog ran away—and there's a great old country song that goes, when you need a couch, need a floor, need a bus fare, "You find out who your friends are, Somebody's gonna drop everything, Run out and crank up their car, Hit the gas get there fast, Never stop to think 'what's in it for me?' or 'it's way too far.' They just show on up with their big old heart, You find out who you're friends are." God uses Satan, the accuser, and his weapons of illness, disaster, and death to learn whether Job is really his friend, whether Job really cares. It's easy enough to love God when all our prayers are answered. But God is not a vending machine. As Job says, "shall we accept the good from God, without the bad?" If we love God because we think we can get whatever we want out of him, that kind of one-sided relationship isn't what God is looking for. He's not looking for a fair-weather faith.
Every morning, my daughter asks Dan, "Daddy, what's the weather going to be like?" Dan is the designated news-watcher in our house; he keeps everybody else informed of when it's going to rain or the latest political scandals. Diana wants to know the weather so she can pick out her clothes for the day, but she also likes to know, I think, what to expect. But even though the weather guy can make a prediction, I keep telling her, we never really know what to expect from the weather, just like we never really know what to expect from life. Recently, it felt like July in May, and, being seven months pregnant, I have a newfound respect for every mother of a summer baby everywhere. Because I'm weaker overall, the weather is harder for me. It's like that with our faith, too; when our faith is weak, a small thing can damage it, cause us to live in fear and despair and stop trusting in God. But the more storms we have weathered in the past, the stronger our faith will become, the more honest, the more realistic, the more real. Faith is really faith in the storm, in the trials, in the tribulations of life, when we can't just spout off the easy answers. Like Job's first response: (Job 1:21) "I came naked from my mother's womb, and I will be naked when I leave. The Lord gave me what I had, and the Lord has taken it away."
Job, however, never lets God off easy. As we will see, Job's faith is one that asks the hard questions, puts God on trial, challenges God, wrestles with doubt. He doesn't blame Satan, but instead lays the blame directly on God; the Lord gave me what I had, and the Lord has taken it away. Job is honest about who is in charge, and it's God. Job also doesn't discount the blessings he has had in this life. He does not take them for granted. I think of people whose marriage ends through a horrible divorce, but they are still able to look back and see the good years they had and the value of the marriage. Or the people who have lost a child, but still give thanks for the few brief years they were able to enjoy that beautiful life. This is the well-weathered faith. It's the ability to see life as a gift rather than an allowance. Job does not see his blessings as a reward, something he deserved, nor does he see his punishment as the just desserts of sin. Rather, he simply accepts both blessing and loss as coming from the hand of God, and, although he appears to have no real reason to do so, he says, "blessed be the name of the Lord." He doesn't bless God's name because God has done what he wants, or even because God has been fair or just. Job simply decides, through it all, to continue to have faith.
In my times of suffering, faith has been like that for me; a decision. Not a feeling I have, not an emotional choice, not even a fully rational choice. At the worst points in my life, I've clung to God, for no other reason than because I can see no other way. He's all I have. Having faith is the only way I can see to keep going.
A wonderful singer I know sings this song: "The anchor holds, Though the ship is battered, The anchor holds, Though the sails are torn; I have fallen on my knees as I face the raging seas; The anchor holds in spite of the storm." During the storms of my life, I hold on because I know that if I let go, the rains will drown me, the winds will carry me away; so I cling tighter, and when I do, I feel an odd sense of peace amid the storm. I'm still young, but my faith has gotten more weathered than it once was; now, rather than taking the calm for granted, I use that time to prepare for storms yet to come. There's a saying that "wrinkles mean you laughed, gray hair means you learned, and scars mean you lived." And that's what I want. I want gray hair!
I want a weathered faith. I want a wrinkled face. I want to bear the scars that show I lived. I want a real faith, a real relationship with God, and real relationships weather the storms, real faith holds on when it's hard, real love gives you scars. As His real love bore the scars for us. Real love stands firm even through the pain, and treachery, and brokenness, and suffering of life; and holds on through it all. When Christ rose from the dead, His hands still bore the scars, because they showed His love, and that love was beautiful. Your scars, your wrinkles, are the evidence of your well-weathered faith, the evidence that you held fast to God through all of the storms of life. And in His eyes, they make you all the more beautiful.
So don't give up. When life hurts, when the waves crash around, when the Lord gives and takes away, when there is no justice to be found, and you are accused on every side, cling tighter to God, if for no other reason than because He's all you've got. Have the faith to say, "the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away; blessed be the name of the Lord." In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.


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Sarajevo FC during the period of 1965 - 1970
1965 - 1970
At the beginning of the season, Sarajevo FC had a new coach. Gegić took over Partizan and the new head professional at Koševo was an experienced expert Aleksandar Atanacković. Several players left Sarajevo FC, but on the other hand, young team players Musemić, Jesenković, Prodanović and Antić were transferred to the first team. These young players had fully come of age in this season with the help of established players like Fazlagić, Vujović, Blažević, Prljača and Mušović, and the two most experienced players in the team Ferhatović and Biogradlić as well.
The new season did not end in the best way. The duel between the current champion and vice-champion of Yugoslavia saw Sarajevo FC welcoming Partizan at Koševo. In the end, the team from Belgrade was victorious with 3-1 score.
After the game, there was turmoil since the Yugoslav Football Association punished Sarajevo FC goalkeeper by five-month ban on playing and lifetime ban for assistant coach F. Lovrić while the secretary of the club B. Vuković was suspended until further notice. The punishment also involved the Koševo Stadium, so the club had to move to Visoko, where it faced Velež from Mostar in the third round, securing a 2-1 victory over it. The very beginning of the season was quite confusing since Hajduk, Željezničar and Trešnjevka were suspended from the League because of Planinić scandal but they were subsequently returned.
Sarajevo FC was supposed to play the next two games with Željezničar and Hajduk, while there was a pending decision on whether the clubs will be returned to the League. Sarajevo FC planned to go to Sofia, but the day before the game in the fourth round, the Yugoslav Football Association changed its decision, so Hajduk, Željezničar and Trešnjevka were returned to the League, so the local derby could be played on the following day. Sarajevo FC was the favorite, because Željezničar had to play without its two best players. Although Sarajevo secured the lead in the beginning, after its own goal the score was tied and the match ended without a winner. After derby, Sarajevo FC team traveled to Sofia, where they played matches with the Bulgarian national ''A'' team and the selected team of the First Bulgarian League, and Sarajevo FC was defeated in both games.
After returning from Sofia, Sarajevo FC hosted Hajduk and defeated it with 3-2 score, and only in the seventh round the first triumph was recorded against OFK Belgrade. In the remaining match of the sixth round three days later, Sarajevo FC faced Radnički in an away game in Niš and two points were enough for the bordeaux team for a third consecutive triumph and share second place with Vojvodina. By the end of the autumn half-season, Sarajevo FC scored three victories and draws as well as two defeats, with a special mention of the game against Dinamo at Koševo, with Sarajevo FC securing a 2-0 victory. With a total of 18 points, Sarajevo FC finished the first part of the season in a great second place, five points behind the leading Vojvodina.
In the next two league games, the performance was middling. With defeat by Partizan and victory against Vojvodina, Sarajevo FC kept a second place in the standings. After Vojvodina, everything went downhill, and Sarajevo FC had to wait for a victory until the 25th round, in the duel with Vardar. This gloomy period lasting month and a half cost Sarajevo FC its position at the very top of the table. Finally, Sarajevo FC ended ninth in the Championship.
Sarajevo FC entered the next season with Brozović as the head of the coaching staff. Everything started like a dream for FC Sarajevo, which in the first round scored victories over Sutjeska and its city rival at Grbavica. This was followed by a draw against the European vice champion Partizan, in which Sarajevo FC demonstrated superior performance, even securing the lead from the start of the match. The first three rounds earned seven points for the club, which many attributed to luck and an easy schedule, but Sarajevo FC meant it seriously and this was best demonstrated by the match against Hajduk in Split, from which Sarajevo FC returned with two points. After the Championship, the competition in the Cup started and Sarajevo FC was pitted against Romanija. The match against Romanija will be remembered for Ferhatović's goal for 4-0 victory, this being his 100th career goal, but, also, his last goal in official matches for Sarajevo FC.
Four days later came the first league game under floodlights, in which Sarajevo won 2-1 against Olimpija. In this period, the match against Rijeka at Kantrida was a memorable one. This match meant the end of a great career as the legendary Hase left the field due to injury at the very beginning of the game. One bordeaux nine left, but another one in the person of Vahidin Musemić began to shine.
Musemić scored a goal in the third successive match against Velež, but Sarajevo FC could not retain the advantage, so Velež left Koševo with a point under its belt. This was followed by a visit by Red Star resulting in a minimum victory, thanks to the goal scored by Musemić. After Red Star, Sarajevo FC awaited two Cup matches. In the second round of the Cup, Sarajevo FC won 4-1 against Jedinstvo from Brčko. In the first round of the Central European Cup, Sarajevo FC faced Cagliari, a third-ranked team in the Italian championship. The hosts managed to lead 2-0, but Prodanović's goal set the final score of 2-1. Sarajevo FC team proceeded to Belgrade straight from Italy. Third away match in only six days left its mark on Sarajevo FC players and the team suffered its first defeat of the season. Seven days later, the players made up for the defeat, winning 3-1 against the current champion Vojvodina at Koševo. The same score awaited Cagliari in a rematch game of the first round of the Central European Cup. A total of 4-3 was enough for Sarajevo FC to qualify for the quarter-finals of the oldest European competition, which had hitherto been the greatest success of our club. In the last three First League matches, Sarajevo won four points, after draws with Vardar in Skopje and Dinamo at Koševo, and the victory at the stadium in Blatuša. In the meantime, it played a third-round match in the Cup of BiH, winning impressive 5-3 against Velež and reaching the finals of the Yugoslav Cup. Thus ended the autumn season, in which Sarajevo FC played 20 games with 14 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats, and the icing on the cake was the flattering title of autumn champions. Simply put, it was an autumn of the champions.
The spring half-season was opened by the game against Dinamo, in 1/8 finals of the Cup of Marshal Tito, and one goal scored by Antić was enough to rank among the top eight teams. Three days after the derby, there emerged a new trial in the form of a duel with Napredak in the quarter finals. The time has come for the historic match against Hajduk Split in the Cup finals and thanks to the machinations of the club from Split, the match between the two clubs which had never won the Cup was played in Split. The home ground proved to be decisive and Hajduk won 2-1, securing its first trophy in this competition. The Cup was lost, but the dreams of winning the title were still alive.
There followed a difficult away match at Marakana and everyone expected at least one point in order to maintain an edge over Dinamo, but two goals scored by Antić and one by Prodanović brought an important 1-3 score for Sarajevo FC, a triumph that gave wings to the players. The victory at Marakana was reinforced a week later, when the same result was achieved against OFK Beograd at Koševo. Sarajevo FC was leading in the standings with 37 points, while these two teams lagged behind it by two points. Next round returned everything to zero, since Sarajevo FC was defeated in Novi Sad, Dinamo triumphed over Radnički and Partizan scored only one point in the duel with Velež. Sarajevo FC and Dinamo were tied when they entered the last three rounds and since it was known that the duel between the two teams was to take place at Maksimir, the tension grew. Two Musemić's goals ensured triumph over Vardar, but this round was more important for Dinamo's defeat at Kantrida and Partizan's loss in Split, which spelled the end of the fight for the title by Partizan.
Sarajevo FC wished to remain undefeated and Brozović's players succeeded in that endeavor. In a match with no goals, Sarajevo FC retained two-point advantage, so everything was ready for the big celebration. Despite the torrential rain, more than 30,000 spectators were gathered at Koševo and they enjoyed the master performance by Musemić, Antić and Prodanović. Čelik was defeated with 5-2 score and the celebration could begin. Sarajevo FC became the first champion in the six-decade long history of football in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Celebratory fireworks could be lighted, and this great success was celebrated for days. The city of Sarajevo had its first generation of champions: Sirćo, Fazlagić, Muzurović, Jesenković, Bajić, Prljača, Prodanović, Šiljkut, Musemić, Blažević, Antić.
Sarajevo FC learned the name of its first opponent in the European Champions Cup. It was the Cypriot champion Olympiakos from Nicosia. The beginning of the tournament was not very champion-like, because of achieved middling success of three home wins and three defeats in away games, which was enough only for the eighth place in the table. In the meantime, there came a debut game in the strongest European competition, in which Sarajevo FC achieved a 2-2 score in Nicosia, which was enough to guarantee that after the rematch, participation in 1/8 finals was secured.
Without the injured Musemic, Sarajevo FC recorded two consecutive defeats in the Championship, but it also eliminated Olympiakos with a convincing 3-1. It was decided by means of draw that the next hurdle on Sarajevo FC's road to the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup was the current champion of England, the famous Manchester United. All preparations proceeded in that direction, so everyone somewhat neglected the results in the League. There was only one victory over Radnički and two defeats, one at Kantrida and one against the traditionally dangerous Vojvodina at Koševo. Nobody expected anything pleasant ahead of the match with Manchester United. However, with the recovered Musemić and the support of 40,000 fans, Sarajevo FC hosted the Englishmen and even emerged as a better team in a brave and manly game. The match ended without goals, although Musemić scored one, but the referee unjustly disallowed it and a great celebration never happened. In addition to this, Prodanović suffered a severe injury, forcing him to be absent until May next year. Encouraged by the Wednesday's performance, the players returned from Split with a great 4-2 victory. A rematch at Old Trafford followed. With ample help by the referee, Manchester United emerged victorious with convincing 2-1. A consolation goal for Sarajevo FC was scored by Delalić and the match was marked by the host team's second goal, which was deemed doubtful since the ball had already left the playground. Manchester United proceeded to win the Champions Cup, while the fans and players were left wondering what would have happened if Musemić's goal at Koševo had not been disallowed and if the one by Best at Old Trafford was disallowed, as it should have been done if there had been justice.
After a poor ending of the season, the Steering Committee responded and Munib Saračević was named new coach. The coach's replacement and the winter break suited the players and it was only in the spring that they demonstrated that the title won in the previous season was not a mere coincidence. In 15 spring matches, there were 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats, which was enough for the seventh position.
At the beginning of the season, Sarajevo FC managed to link six games without defeat. There was a string of victories over Rijeka, Čelik and Dinamo at Koševo, followed by the one against Red Star at Marakana, as well as two draws in Skopje and Mostar. After the victory at Marakana everyone expected four new points from the next two games, which would allow Sarajevo FC to strengthen its leading position. Contrary to all expectations, Vojvodina took both points from Sarajevo, while Radnički managed to emerge undefeated seven days later, so instead of four points Sarajevo FC scored only one. The match against Radnički was the first of five games in a row in which Sarajevo did not concede goals but although the defense was up to the task, the assault faltered, and Sarajevo FC failed to score in four of those five games. Thus, the matches against Radnički and Hajduk at Koševo and Olimpija and Borovo in away games ended without goals, and the only two goals were scored in the match with Proleter at Koševo. The defeat at Karaburma in the 13th round was followed by a convincing 4-0 victory over Rijeka and a draw with Partizan in Belgrade. With two defeats in 15 games, Sarajevo FC managed to secure an excellent second place in the standings, and this was a great introduction to the city derby, which was played at Koševo this time. The defeat in the derby and one point from Maribor lead Sarajevo FC to third place.
After Saračević was dismissed, it was not known who was going to sit on the bench, and many were surprised when they learned that Brozović was to return to it. Once again, he decided to give a chance to several young players, and some new ones also appeared in the team, so Brozović was faced with a difficult task of organizing everything. His new debut was in the newly created Champions League organized by the Association of First League teams, with all previous champions of Yugoslavia like Red Star, Partizan, Hajduk, Dinamo and Vojvodina participating in the mini league competitions. The first performance of Sarajevo FC was not exactly stellar and the team finished at sixth place, winning three points in five games. Also, Sarajevo FC opened the season rather poorly, scoring only two victories and four draws in nine games, with just five goals scored. A game in the tenth round was the turning point, in which Maribor was defeated with a convincing 4-0 score, and out of four goals, even two were scored by Musemić who did not stop there. By the end of the season, he scored another four goals, while Sarajevo FC suffered only one defeat by the end of the half-season, securing eighth place in the table for itself with a total of 14 points.
Sarajevo FC ended the year with a tour in Malta, followed by trips to Iraq, Pakistan and Kuwait. For more than a month, Sarajevo FC played more than 14 friendly matches, and suffered no defeat. In the spring, Sarajevo FC again performed poorly. In the first ten rounds, there was only one victory, against Dinamo, with particularly shameful performance at Koševo. Sarajevo FC was no more convincing in the last seven rounds, and only two home wins were worth mentioning, those over Zagreb and Hajduk. Apart from another draw, Sarajevo FC suffered only defeats, and given the disastrous spring, the twelfth place seemed as a good result. The only interesting thing worth mentioning is that the Brazilian champion Palmeiras played at Koševo in May, with Sarajevo FC defeating it with convincing 4-1.


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Thank you Jacksterp!
Yes, a labour of love. It is designed for use, not for looks, and certainly not for ease of fabrication. Not commercially viable : too much work, too much breakage. When excellence is the goal, time invested doesn't matter.
Once the design is proven, maybe a more industrial production method could be explored, but that is quite a way's going yet.
Here is my poor man's DRO :
Digital callipers fixed with some neodymium magnets, and a 50 mm dial indictor on the cross slide, clocking on the tool holder. It's quite good, repeatable within 0,01 mm
Fitting new parts :
from left to right : the body, with the section hidden in the nubbin at the end, the piston floating inside, the blind cap screwed on the body and the piston retaining ring. Nicely concentric, with rather tight tolerances.
More to come!


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text: During February we celebrate African American History month. Come view our bulletin board and book displays to honor these events at Holman Library. And read Diverse Reality, the new blog from GRCC's Office of Diversity & Multicultural Affairs! Keep up to date with the latest news, events, editorials, comics, commentary, and the latest monthly cultural celebrations.


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Major changes to data protection legislation take effect on 25th May. All landlords will be affected as they handle personal data. Here's what you need to know to make sure you are compliant.
Data protection legislation has been around for a long time, but these new changes mean you must now pay a lot more attention to your responsibilities or you could face fines or claims by tenants for damages.
What is GDPR?
The new legislation is set out in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
It is based on existing rules, but there are a number of important changes which will affect landlords:
- A new right for the data subject to be given information about how their data is dealt with.
- Deadlines are set for the timing of providing this information.
- Where you rely on consent as the gateway for handling data there are more stringent requirements about obtaining consent.
- The need to record how you handle data and decisions you make around this.
- Greater emphasis on ensuring that data is held securely.
- Stricter enforcement of time limits for holding data.
- New rights for tenants giving them greater control over what happens to their personal data.
- Obligations to notify the Information Commissioner's Office and in some cases the individual affected if there is a personal data breach.
There are some similarities with the existing data protection legislation but there are a number of important differences.
And while the new data protection requirements come from Brussels, they will still remain in force after we leave the EU.
What is personal data?
All kinds of information about an individual are considered personal data, e.g. their name, date of birth, national insurance number, contact addresses and car registration number.
Email addresses and IP addresses are personal data. The person who this related to – (for example your tenant) is called the data subject.
Personal data is mainly linked with electronic processing, e.g. computers, emails and mobile phones and text messages.
This is so even if the information was originally collected in handwriting. GDPR also applies even if you have an organised manual filing system.
Can I legally handle data?
It is important to understand that before you can handle or 'process' personal data there must be a legal "gateway" to do so.
The main gateways relevant to private landlords are:
- You hold the data subject's consent which must relate to use for one or more specific purposes. It is wrong to think that handling personal data always requires consent. In fact, you are far better relying on other gateways.
- Data handling is necessary to perform a contract to which both you and the data subject are parties. This will cover many activities a landlord undertakes.
- To comply with a legal obligation (other than a contractual obligation). This would for example cover data handling around gas safety checks or protecting deposits.
- Where there is a legitimate interest in handling the data. These can be your own legitimate interests or those of someone else. This gateway requires a balance to be struck between this legitimate interest and the data subject's rights so that a brief legitimate interests assessment must be carried out and recorded.
Importantly, not only must you have a gateway to handle data but in all cases (even where you have consent) you must comply with the data protection principles.
Data protection principles
The principles state that personal data must:
- be handled lawfully, fairly and transparently. This means information must be used in a way people would reasonably expect.
- be collected for specified explicit and legitimate purposes.
- be adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary.
- be accurate and up to date.
- be stored on a time limited basis.
- be handled in a way which ensures appropriate security.
Deadline for action
The deadline date for acting is 25th May 2018 when GDPR comes into force.
The new requirements apply to both existing and new tenancies which start after that date.
Each new tenant or prospective tenant must be given a privacy notice. Sample privacy notices for both England and Wales will be uploaded to the RLA site in the coming weeks.
What do I need to do to be compliant?
The first thing that you need to do is prepare and issue a new privacy statement. To help prepare this privacy statement you will need to review what personal data you hold, why you hold it, the legal gateway for doing so and how you use this data, as well as how long you keep it.
You need to put in place a system to make sure that you provide your tenants and anyone who wants to rent from you with this privacy notice.
If you rely on consent as the legal gateway to handle data you need to familiarise yourself with the new rules around obtaining consents which are much more stringent.
You will need to document the process which you use to obtain consent.
If you currently rely on consents it is safer to start all over again to refresh existing consents where they are needed.
Rather than rely on consents you may well want to look at whether there is an alternative legal gateway available, so that consent is not needed at all.
You need to put in place a process for recording the decisions you make about handling personal data.
You need to review your security arrangements for personal data which you hold at the same time.
You need to make sure that access is restricted to those who need to handle the data, it is password protected and that computers and mobile devices are kept secure, as a minimum.
What is the RLA doing to help landlords?
The RLA has a "Landlords Guide to GDPR Compliance" on its website which tells you in detail what steps you need to take to comply and how to take them.
The RLA will also be producing model documentation including a Data Audit Checklist and Privacy Notice.
It must be stressed that these are example documents which you can use to produce your own customised documents to suit your own ways of working.
Ensuring compliance has to be your own responsibility and, if need be, you should take your own appropriate professional advice.
Further, the RLA cannot assist on any data protection issues outside the landlord/tenant relationship.
The new guidance and documentation will be available on the RLA website in the coming weeks and will be shared with members by email and on our campaigns and news centre.
The RLA is also currently running a free online GDPR course for all members, with non-members also able to sign up for just £10.
This article was first published in the RLA's members magazine Residential Property Investor.


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1.Prof.Deepak Pental (Chairman)
2.BS Barwan
3.Dr.Sanjiv Misra
5.Prof.ARD Prasad
6.Prof.Subbiah Arunachalam
7.Mrs.Sudha Murthy
8.One of the trustees of Ratan Tata Trust
9.Secretary to Dept. Higher Education, HRD Ministry (Ex.Officio)
10.Secretary to Ministry of Culture (Convenor)
Functions of the Committee
1.Advising the Government of India on all library and information sector matters of national importance.
2.Preparing long term plans and strategies for development of the library sector, including conceptualization and approval of projects and preparation of a "National policy on Library and Information Systems for India"
3.Interacting with state governments on all library matters, especially on public library matters.
4.Setting standards, including quality standards for library collections, services, technical work and infrastructure, and devising in-built mechanisms to ensure compiance for all types of libraries.
5.Encouraging and promotig partnership with corporate sector philanthropic organisations as well as bilateral and international agencies in the development of the library and information sector.
6.Revieving and assesing current status of library and information service education and inservices training facilities and working with agencies such as the UGC and universities to address the identified issues.
7.Coordinating with stakeholder ministries such as the Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Ministry of Information Technology, Deartment of Panchayat Raj, etc, to ensure effective implementation of the NRC recommendations and management of the post-implementation scenario.
8.Coordination with other national stakeholders of the library and information sector, such as the UGC, and AICTE, RRRLF,CSIR, ICMR, ICSSR and so on, to ensure effective implementation of the recommendations and management of the post-implementation scenario.
9.Collaborating with counterpart agencies in other countries to explore areas for cooperation which will lead to strengthening of India's library and information sector.
10.Securing public support through advocacy and media by providing evidence of delivery, usage, outcomes and impact.
11.Helpig state governments (that do not yet have library legislation) in formulating state library acts. Tenure of the Mission The tenure of the National Mission on Libraries willbe three years.


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DAVIDSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A dog suffered multiple snake bites Monday night in Davidson County while protecting his owner.
Haley McCormack was headed inside her home after work and said she didn't see the copperhead snake that was lurking near her front porch. "As I pass the corner of my front porch, the snake is already recoiled back," McCormack explained. "Arlo lunged out and actually grabbed it by its tail."
Her pit bull, Arlo, proceeded to kill the copperhead snake before it could bite her. While trying to kill the snake, McCormack said Arlo suffered at least three bites to his face.
According to McCormack, doctors gave Arlo a positive prognosis. "He's my hero. He didn't hesitate to jump in and save me."
Hell yes Arlo jumped in to save Haley McCormack. That's what dogs do, jump in front of dangerous animals and save their owners. Arlo didn't think twice about ripping a highly poisonous snake to shreds, even if it meant getting bitten in the process. A cat would have hightailed it out of there and eaten your corpse after you were dead. Dogs, man. We don't deserve 'em.
PS- Somebody in Ross County has been driving around and calling the authorities on people who leave their dogs tied outside when it's too hot.


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What's In Our Student Cosmetology Kit?
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The Beauty School Admissions & Financial Aid Process at Xenon Academy
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Getting Back to Beauty School: Your Essentials List
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Samuel 22.33 Bible Verse
It is God who arms me with strength, and makes my way perfect.
It is God who arms me with strength, and makes my way perfect.
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. – Romans 12.12 2
Evil will slay the wicked; the foes of the righteous will be condemned.
Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while I pass by in safety.
when I said, 'This far you may come and no farther; here is where your proud waves halt'?
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: "God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.
"Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins."


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Last week's expansion is actually the middle of the process, having started a couple of years ago when Carnival opened their first Fleet Operation Center in Hamburg to service the AIDA, Costa and Costa Asia fleets. Later this year the third one will open in Miami and the entire 102-ship fleet will be covered by the three centers.
The complete story appeared in the March 21 edition of Cruise News Daily.


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If you have been in Charlotte for at least a week, chances are you have already experienced all four seasons and crazy sporadic weather. This weather greatly influences Charlotte tree care needs and can often lead to needing same-day emergency services. Here at TreeBien we understand how Charlotte's crazy weather can put you in the situation to need our services as soon as possible. We recognize the demand for these fast-acting services and do our best to prioritize by need and severity.
Cankerworms and termites are two pests that greatly affect Charlotte tree care needs. Both of these pests can cause detrimental damage to trees, leading to a complete removal. We recommend always considering preemptive actions through a pest control care provider in order to save you dollars, trees and much headache. If you notice any trees damaged from these pests on your property, we suggest immediate action in order to prevent any added damage to existing structures or other trees. Do not delay when it comes to decay… give us a call today.
It is no secret that Charlotte is a fast growing and developing city and as the city continues to grow so does the need for tree care services. The changing landscapes call for a Charlotte tree care professional's handy work. If you are looking to get started on a new construction project, you are most likely in need of lot clearing. When faced with a lot that needs tree work, you want to make sure you call a trusted professional who is licensed and insured. We here at TreeBien take pride in saying that we are fully licensed and insured and have a great team of highly qualified, professional arborists.
Tree care in Charlotte is a great passion of ours and there are many reasons why we are the best Charlotte tree care provider in the area. If, for whatever reason, you find yourself in need of tree work, we are here to help. No job is too big or too small and we treat every project with the uniqueness it deserves. Whether it's crazy weather causing damage, nasty pests or a new construction project, we here at TreeBien have got you covered. Give us a call today and let us take care of your tree service needs.


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The Giants wrap up their preseason with Wednesday night's finale in their annual exhibition matchup with the Patriots. The starters on both sides of the ball will see little to no action, if even at all, so evaluation of the fringe players will be at a premium, as Friday's final cut day looms.
Three things to watch for
1. The possible return of Hakeem Nicks
The veteran wideout is still working his way back into playing shape and has been lobbying head coach Tom Coughlin to see some action. Nicks, who's returning from a broken foot, said he'd rather get real game action, in preparation for next week's opener against the Cowboys, instead of the comfy and restricted confines of a non-contact practice.
2. Cornerback depth
Injuries (Prince Amukamara's ankle, Jayron Hosley's toe, Tyler Sash's ankle and Terrell Thomas's knee) and roster cuts (Antwaun Molden, Brandon Bing and Chris Horton) have cut into the depth of the secondary unit. Starter Corey Webster won't see much action either, so Big Blue will be taking a long look at who can contribute. Look for veterans like Michael Coe and Bruce Johnson to get considerable playing time and be tested by a Patriots' receiving corps that can go as many as nine deep.
3. Seizing the opportunity
There may be a plethora of banged-up players that we'll only see in street clothes on Wednesday, so for those filling in, it's their time to shine. If Nicks can't go, look for players like Ramses Barden, Jerrel Jernigan, Domenik Hixon and even camp standout David Douglas to get long looks to see if they can either be a viable third wideout or even an admirable stop-gap in Nicks's absence.
Linebackers Michael Boley (hamstring) and Mathias Kiwanuka (groin) will likely sit out, meaning guys like Keith Rivers, Jacquian Williams, Greg Jones, Spencer Paysinger and Mark Herzlich will all get a considerable amount of snaps. Defensive linemen Justin Tuck (shoulder), Osi Umenyiora (knee) and Jason Pierre-Paul (back) may also get extended rest, so that means guys like Adewale Ojomo and Adrian Tracy — who've each had productive summers — could further impress the coaching staff.
Follow Giants beat writer Tony Williams on Twitter @TBone8 for breaking news from Big Blue.


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October 2015It's Initiation Time! Hello Dear Ones, Yes, it has been a looooong time since you have heard from me...I have been working away here, f
Hello Dear Ones,
Yes, it has been a looooong time since you have heard from me...I have been working away here, fixing up my house and fixing up myself so that I can offer you some goodness right here at the "ORR"ange house in Beverly, MA. Last fall we painted our house but the weather got to be too chilly (and then we had the longest New England Winter ever!!) So the painters came back in the spring to finish doors and trim. Do you see that lovely red door in the picture? That door is for YOU to enter. My husband made me this sign-in book for the "Ladies Entrance Art Studio" so long ago..and now it gets to come off the shelf and be used!
Check out the offerings below as I use this fall as a "soft opening" and initiation time..and stay tuned for more as I continue along..I have great visions for this basement studio space, the original kitchen of my 1853 home. You will find a fireplace inside..a perfect place for us to gather and stoke our creative fires within!
I hope you can join me for a special ceremony on October 24th, led by urban shamanista Sharon Ann Rose. What is being called forth within you to celebrate and honor? Let us initiate together in this season of great transformation.
There is so much for us to draw out, and I look forward to sharing the amazing powers of art and creativity with all of you lovelies soon!
With Blessings,
Saturday, October 17 12-5pm
We're number 22 on the map! My husband, Bruce Orr will have his studio open upstairs, and we will also be hosting an amazing artist friend of mine , Stephanie Williams. We are located at 16 Thorndike Street. To see more or to spread the word, more info is here
Saturday, October 18th 4-6pm
Wenham, MA
I am excited to be co-leading a monthly women's circle with Maureen Whitman, embodying the content of Tami Lynn Kent's book Wild Creative: Igniting Your Passion and Potential in Work, Home, and Life.
We invite you to come and explore your creative center. This circle will include guided discussion and meditative/writing exercises found in the book. We will also be serving light refreshments. Women of all ages are welcome.
Join us as we rediscover the natural flow of our creative core.
To sign up or to join us for the info session, click here.
Saturday, October 24 11-1pm
Ladies Entrance Art Studio
led and written by Sharon Ann Rose
In our time together, we will delve in to the interior journey of Feminine initiation, as I offer my story and alchemy from plunging in to the untameable darkness to discover a wellspring of inherent creativity and connection. We'll peer at our own deepest regrets, shame, guilt and fear, to unearth a rich foundation for our gifts and creative endeavors to flourish and thrive from. We will walk to the Atlantic Ocean to honor this inner initiation into our fullest selves and lives, gifting the waters with our whole-hearted well-being.
*Bring: your tender, raw heart, and a gentle dose of vulnerability. Water to drink, snacks to nourish yourself if needed. Wear comfy clothes. And if you have an object (created, spoken, tangible or intagible) that expresses your deepest acceptance of your wholeness, bring that as a focalizing piece for our time together.
sliding scale donation $33-$55
please RSVP by emailing email@example.com or via the facebook event page
Friday evenings, 7-9:30pm
Space is limited to 5 participants
$45 includes all materials (unless noted) and some munchies to enjoy while you create.
Please reserve your spot here
Friday, October 30
Meditative Drawing
Tap into the meditative qualities of art. Discover what drawing it out can mean both figuratively and literally as you discover a way to connect to your center.
Friday, November 6 and 20
What Fills Your Cup?
We will think about how we nourish ourselves as we create a ceramic bowl or a cup. This workshop requires you to come back on November 20 for a shorter time to glaze your piece. Cups and/or bowls will be completed by Thanksgiving for you to give thanks to yourself in all that you do!
Friday, November 13
Call-aging the Wild
What is your Wild Feminine Landscape? We will call the wild terrain we carry within through a meditation and then explore it further through imagery. All that we are drawn to will be collaged together so we may bring home a visual of the unique sacred space and fertile terrain we carry within.
Friday November 27 (day after Thanksgiving)
no workshop
rest, dear hearts and celebrate
Photo by Deanna Bredthauer
I would be honored to draw an Energy Portrait or make a Belly Bowl for you or someone you know. For more information, please visit www.carlaorr.com To set up an appointment, email email@example.com or call 978-309-9410.


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Ticket Policies, Exchanges, and FAQs
You are our top priority. UMS is fully committed to the health and safety of our audiences, and will provide all flexibility and accommodation possible in the months ahead, including refunds, exchanges for future performances, and ticket donations options if events are canceled or postponed due to coronavirus restrictions.
We promise to keep you updated with UMS's response to the public health challenges we all face, and we will follow up to ticket buyers via email with any changes.
Interested in becoming a subscriber for the 2020/21 season? See our Season Ticket Information and FAQs.
Policies and Fee Information
Ticket Refund Policies
Due to the nature of the performing arts, programs and artists are subject to change. If an artist cancels an appearance, UMS will make every effort to substitute with a comparable artist. Refunds will only be offered if a substitute cannot be found, or in the event of a date change. Fees are not refundable. UMS will not cancel performances or refund tickets because of inclement weather.
UMS also sells tickets for University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance productions and the Ann Arbor Summer Festival.
Individual Ticket Fees
For single tickets, fees of $3.00-$6.00 per ticket apply to all internet and phone orders:
- $3 for tickets $29 & less
- $5 for tickets $30-$59
- $6 for tickets $60+
There are no fees for single tickets purchased at the League Ticket Office or at the venue immediately before the performance. Fees are never refundable, and may also be charged for ticket exchanges.
Season Ticket Package Fees
There is a $10 fee for all season ticket package orders. Season ticketholders enjoy access to the best seats and the best prices for all performances. Benefits also include free parking and installment billing. Learn more about UMS season ticket packages
Tickets can be purchased online, via phone at 734-764-2538, or in-person at the Michigan League Ticket Office. Visit our Contact Page for more information.
Need to Exchange Tickets?
Tickets are not refundable, but UMS offers three options for you to make the most of the value of your ticket if you can no longer attend a performance:
Option 1: Ticket Donation
UMS tickets may be converted into an in-kind contribution to UMS. You will receive a receipt via mail for tax purposes; please consult your tax advisor. Ticket donations count towards UMS giving levels. Voided tickets may be turned in for donation up until the published performance start time. Unused tickets that are returned after the performance begins are not eligible for donation purposes.
Option 2: Ticket Exchange
UMS tickets may be exchanged into another performance in the same season. Original tickets must be voided and returned to the Ticket Office at least one hour prior to the performance. If you exchange into a lower price, the balance will be held on your UMS credit until the final performance of the current season. If you exchange into a higher price, you'll need to pay the balance.
Option 3: UMS Credit
Unable to attend your performance, but unsure what to exchange into? UMS can hold the remaining value of your voided tickets — after applicable fees — as a credit on your UMS account. Your credit may be applied toward the purchase of any other UMS tickets until the final performance of the current season. Credit cannot be applied to future seasons.
As with exchanges, tickets voided for credit must be returned to the ticket office at least one hour prior to the performance. Credit can be redeemed over the phone or in person at the League ticket office, but cannot currently be redeemed online.
All UMS credit will expire at the end of the current season. If you would like to convert your credit to an in-kind donation before it expires, please call the ticket office to inform us of your intent.
Once you have selected your preferred option, your original tickets need to be returned to the box office so they may be voided. You may fax a photocopy of your torn tickets to 734-647-1171, bring them in person to the League Ticket Office, or email a photo or scan of the torn tickets to firstname.lastname@example.com. Voided tickets must be received prior to the deadline listed under your preferred exchange option.
Exchange Fees
More than 48 hours before the performance, season ticketholders pay no fee when exchanging; otherwise, a $6 fee per ticket will be charged.
Within 48 hours of the performance, all orders will be charged a $10 per ticket exchange fee, regardless of subscription status. Exchanged tickets must be received at least one hour before the published performance start time. Tickets received less than one hour before the performance will be returned as a ticket donation to UMS.
Additional FAQs
I lost my tickets. Can I get new ones?
Please call the Ticket Office at 734-764-2538 to have duplicate tickets sent via email or held at Will Call. Duplicate tickets cannot be mailed.
Do you offer ticket discounts?
Yes! UMS offers several discounted ticket options for students, families, senior citizens, and groups of 10 or more people.
If I arrive late, can I still get in?
Late seating is not guaranteed and varies per performance. Please leave ample time for parking and arrival (please note: Most U-M parking structures are cash-only). UMS works with the artists to determine a late seating policy that will be the least disruptive to the artists and other ticket buyers.
Can I bring my baby?
While UMS offers specially priced Kids Tickets for children in grades 3 – 12, children under the age of 3 will not be admitted to regular, full-length UMS performances. All children, regardless of age, must be able to sit quietly in their own seats throughout the performance. Children unable to do so, along with the adult(s) accompanying them, may be asked by an usher to leave the auditorium.
Please use discretion in choosing to bring a child to a UMS performance. Remember, everyone must have a ticket regardless of age. Age recommendations for performances are posted on the artist performance pages.
Are your venues accessible for persons with disabilities?
UMS is committed to making all facets of our organization accessible to the widest possible audience. This commitment includes making our websites, performance venues, and event spaces accessible. Learn more about accessibility at UMS
What happens if a performance is sold out?
For sold-out performances, a wait list will be started when the box office opens at the venue for that performance date. Wait lists are in-person only and are not a guarantee of entrance.
Is my credit card safe?
UMS works with the University of Michigan Treasurer's Office to ensure the highest industry standards for credit card security. We use the Tessitura ticketing system, which was developed by the Metropolitan Opera in the late 1990s and is now used by over 600 arts organizations in the US, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. UMS does not store credit card information.


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October 22 marked my youngest son's 5th birthday and we had a great time spending it with family. My mom was kind enough to pick up the cake from Deerfield Bakery and she happen to get the Queen Elizabeth cake which is probably one of the best cakes you will ever taste. It's a yellow cake wrapped in Bavarian cream filled with fresh strawberries and bananas…yum! My oldest son Justin and sis-in-law decided to 'cake' Ayden but I only allowed it if they didn't actually use the cake (it was a pretty expensive cake!). Instead, they used whipped cream and well, Ayden wasn't too happy. We finished the celebration by eating a noodle dish, which in our culture, represents a long life. Happy birthday to my baby boy Ayden!
We had a little photoshoot while there was still some light out and his goofiness came out
Ayden said, "Daddy, take a picture of my big boy pose"
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Sky gardening seminar: Winterize Your Veggie Garden
Monday, September 24, 2018
Saturday, September 29, 2018
11 am to 12:30 pm
Winterize Your Veggie Garden
Winter is coming. But don't worry – with the right care, your veggie garden can power right through our coldest months.
Learn how to care for your overwintering veggies so that you can harvest them all winter long or keep them happy until spring. Meet a few tenacious edibles that can still be planted now!
Any beds or pots that won't be put to work until next spring also need a little fall love. We'll discuss cover crops, mulch, and other ways of protecting your soil so that it can stay in tip-top shape until spring.
Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133, 206-546-4851
Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133, 206-546-4851


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Check out this blog post by Owen, FsX is coming pretty close now. Only 28 nights to sleep :).
Do forums grow?
Lately [Nick] has been trying to hijack the SceneryDesign.org forums and today I finally gave in to him. So you can expect some changes to the forum in the near future. And of course Nick has no evil intentions with the forums, so you don't have to be afraid of it. Now more seriously, as […]
New FsX video
Have a look at this new FsX video that Nick posted about, it is really funny.
FsX video
This might be old news already for those hanging around the forums a lot, but there is a nice preview movie of FsX. I think it shows quite some very impressive scenery features. Can't wait to use these in my addons…
New FsX screenshots
A few additional screenshots of FsX have been released. I must say I like the amount of detail you see on the platform in the first screenshot. Now let's hope that the code used to create this is easy to use in our addons as well.
A few weeks ago FsX has been announced and now and then new screenshots appear. And until now I haven't even mentioned this great news on my blog. But I do not want to discuss the released screenshots here, there is enough discussion going on about that on general FS forums. And I think most […]
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"Two Countries"
Skin remembers how long the years grow
when skin is not touched, a gray tunnel
of singleness, feather lost from the tail
of a bird, swirling onto a step,
swept away by someone who never saw
it was a feather. Skin ate, walked,
slept by itself, knew how to raise a
see-you-later hand. But skin felt
it was never seen, never known as
a land on the map, nose like a city,
hip like a city, gleaming dome of the mosque
and the hundred corridors of cinnamon and rope.
Skin had hope, that's what skin does.
Heals over the scarred place, makes a road.
Love means you breathe in two countries.
And skin remembers–silk, spiny grass,
deep in the pocket that is skin's secret own.
Even now, when skin is not alone,
it remembers being alone and thanks something larger
that there are travelers, that people go places
larger than themselves.
This poem is excerpted with permission from Naomi Shihab Nye's collection of poetry, Words Under Words: Selected Poems.
This poem was originally read in the On Being episode "Your Life Is a Poem."


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Harvesting activities performed at a salmon farm in Big Glory Bay, Stewart Island. (Photo Credit: Miles Hewton/ Sanford Ltd Bluff)
Thursday, June 18, 2015, 23:30 (GMT + 9)
A report commissioned by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) on the social effects of the Southland aquaculture industry shows that its introduction to this region has been "overwhelmingly" positive.
The report covers 25 years of aquaculture on Stewart Island and Bluff, and is based on research that was conducted earlier this year. It is part of a wider work programme by MPI, which aims to better understand the social and community effects of the aquaculture industry.
Southland was chosen as a case study because its existing aquaculture is well understood commercially and in the community.
The research included interviews with 66 local businesses, community organisations and 130 industry staff.
Some results showed:
- 31 per cent of staff reported an increase in self respect;
- 81 per cent of staff had learned new skills;
- 70 per cent reported an increase in annual income compared to their previous employment.
"Although it is clear that aquaculture provides employment, MPI wants to better understand the impact on the wider supply chain, what corporate responsibility looks like in the aquaculture industry and what the social effects of aquaculture employment has on local communities," Mansell added.
The director stressed the importance of the research and its great value in the future by helping communities to better assess the impact of potential new aquaculture developments in specific areas.
"The results of this report are extremely encouraging by clearly illustrating the very positive social impact that the aquaculture industry is having on these communities," Mansell pointed out.
Environment Southland supported MPI's research by advising on its survey questions and providing local context information.
Environment Southland Chief Executive Rob Phillips said that with the Government's interest in expanding aquaculture in New Zealand, it was good to have an understanding of the potential community impacts.
"As a council we enable aquaculture through our Coastal Plan and consent process, and MPI's research gives us valuable insight into the wider environmental impacts of our decision making on local communities. This includes the economic, social and cultural impacts, which is useful information to have," Phillips remarked.
Aquaculture processing in Bluff contributes 102 direct jobs and a further 30 jobs from supply chain businesses. On Stewart Island 23 people are employed in direct jobs. The report indicated that aquaculture staff saw themselves as more employable with most staff reporting that they had learnt new skills.


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OK, I'll say this right now (and admittedly, it's off the top of my head so my chronology may be way off): I love this show, but if it turns out that some or all of what's happened turns out to be a dream or hallucination of Tommy's and he's still lying in a basement somewhere, I'm gonna be p---ed. Not that I think that's the case, necessarily, but I'm warning you now. And have I mentioned that watching this every week makes me miss living in New York? It's weird enough that a show about burning buildings, adultery and substance abuse has me waxing nostalgic, but what's even stranger is that it's the scenes where Tommy and Johnny blast each other that get me wanting to be back there.
Enough about me. My biggest giggle of the evening came when Tommy told Sheila a black eye wouldn't make him come over, but she should call him if Debbie sets her on fire. Speaking of which, after the unexpected twist of Laura thinking Tommy has a thing for her, we see Debbie tell Tommy that Sheila gave herself the black eye in order to get him there. You guys buying that? Frankly, I can see it going either way. (And her raising her hand for a high five gave me another chuckle.) Which brings us to the end, with Mickey, Tommy and Johnny confronting Murph, Kevin in tow, and the tragedy that followed. I thought Kevin might pull a gun, but I was surprised to see him turn it on himself. This show keeps surprising me, all the while mixing comedy and drama as well as, or better than, anything else on TV at the moment.


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Lactation Information
Finding a Space
To accommodate nursing mothers, we have identified numerous lactation rooms on campus as available options. To reserve a room follow the directions below using either a mobile device or a computer. A UofL account (firstname.lastname@example.com) is needed to make reservation.
Contact Women's Center with questions on lactation rooms, (502) 852-8976, firstname.lastname@example.com
Contact scheduling with questions on system, 25live.Louisville.edu.
*If you're visiting us from off campus, please see your event organizer to reserve a lactation space.
Mobile Device Instructions:
Computer Instructions:
Campus Map
Open the Map
Entry Foyer, next to room W107
Strickler Hall
Room 248A
Email firstname.lastname@example.com or call (502) 852-8976 to reserve the space
College of Education & Human Development
Woodford R. & Harriett B. Porter Building - Room 108
Monday - Friday
9am - 5pm
Contact Margaret Pentacost (room 140) or Shavon Wagner (room 124) to schedule room or get a key
School of Engineering
Duthie Center - Room 106K
Room is unlocked but must be scheduled. To do so, call 852-1033.
Grawemeyer Hall
2nd Floor Lounge/Restroom
Monday - Friday
9am - 5pm
School of Law
2nd Floor of Law Library in Women's Restroom
Available Same Hours as Law Library. For questions, call 852-6358.
Shumaker Research Building
Room 138
To schedule call Mary Watson at 852-1640
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Stevenson Hall
Room 107
Monday - Friday
9am - 5pm
Open the Map
School of Dentistry
Room 221A
Room is unlocked (access is available as long as building is open).
School of Nursing
K Building - Room 3065
Monday - Friday
9am - 5pm
Contact Karen Rose at 852-5825 for access
Kornhauser Building
Private room off of ladies restroom next to Kornhauser Auditorium. Open 24 hours a day.
Open 24 hours a day. After hours key card will be required to access building.
School of Medicine Instructional Building
B Building - Private room off of ladies restroom next to room LL06
Open 24 hours a day. Key card or code required to access building.
UofL Policies
Lactation Resources
Federal and State law require break time and private space for nursing mothers
In 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act amended the Fair Labor Standards Act to require employers to provide a nursing mother reasonable break time to express breast milk and a place for an employee to do so. For more information about this law click here to visit the U.S. Department of Labor's website.
The business case for supporting nursing mothers has been made
Research has shown that employer- sponsored lactation support programs result in lower absenteeism for both moms and dads, lower healthcare costs (newborn health care costs are typically about three times less for babies of breastfeeding women) greater retention of valuable employees and increased productivity and loyalty from employees. For more information, click here.
Obtaining Breasts Pumps for Students (According to Healthcare.gov)
Your health insurance plan must cover the cost of a breast pump. It may be either a rental unit or a new one you'll keep.
Your plan may have guidelines on whether the covered pump is manual or electric, the length of the rental, and when you'll receive it (before or after birth) so contact your health insurance provider first.
List of pump providers for students to go through:
McKesson Breast Pumps (Target) – 855-406-7867
Byram Health Care – 877-902-9726
Edge Park Medical Supply – 1-800-321-0591
Medical Industries – 1-800-633-5463
Walmart Mail Order – No #
Other Resources
Frequently Asked Questions(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Proper Handling and Storage of Human Milk(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Travel Recommendations for the Nursing Mother(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Break Time for Nursing Mothers


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With the incredible health benefits and freaking great flavor, it's no surprise to us that avocados are just so in right now. In honor of the recent National Avocado Day this past Tuesday, try out this delish summer combo to have a quick and scrumptious lunch.
Tuna Avocado Toast
2 Slices Whole Grain Bread
½ Avocado (Medium, Ripe, sliced into pieces)
2 Tablespoons Iceberg Lettuce (Roughly Chopped)
1 5 oz. Can White Albacore Tuna (Drained)
½ Lemon (Juice Only)
1 Teaspoon Red Wine Vinegar
2 Teaspoons Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Iceberg Lettuce (Roughly Chopped)
Salt & Pepper to Taste
- Brush a touch of olive oil lightly on both sides of the whole grain bread, place on baking sheet and place in 300 degree oven to toast.
- Scoop flesh out of avocado and slice into long pieces. Salt and pepper, then set aside.
- Open the can of tuna and drain any water off. If packed in oil, do not drain.
- Combine juice from the lemon, vinegar, tuna, and olive oil in a small bowl. Tos together lightly. Salt and pepper to taste. Do not add olive oil if using oil-packed tuna.
- Take two lettuce leaves and chop roughly.
- Assemble toast with the browned bread on bottom, then top with tuna mixture, then lettuce, and finally laying 2-3 slices of avocado on each piece of toast. Serve immediately.


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A husband and wife beer review
Have you ever tried an India Pale Lager (IPL)? No? Well you're not alone. Not many breweries make the hoppy lager style beer. But the idea of it had me intrigued. I love hoppy brews and I also don't mind a malty lager from time to time. Smashing the two very different tastes together would have to be done just right to make it work – to strike the perfect balance of bitter with sweet, biscuity flavors.
Leave it to Magic Hat Brewing Co. to take on the challenge and launch their year-round IPL: Dream Machine. I'm generally a big fan of theirs. I love their bold, quirky brand and experimental brewing mindset.
Style: India Pale Lager (IPL)
Malts: Pale, Munich 20, C-40, C-120
Hops: Nugget & Cascade
Dry Hopped: Amarillo & Sterling
Yeast: Lager
IBUs: 50
My husband, Derek, and I visited Magic Hat during our Vermont Beercation last summer (2014) and enjoyed samples of the many brews they have on tap at their Burlington location. As we tasted the beers, we talked about what we liked or even didn't like about each. Sometimes, we would both agree on what we experienced: the flavor, mouthfeel, etc. Then there were other samples we didn't see eye to eye on. After all, everyone has a different palette and style preferences.
The medium to low carbonation wasn't ideal. The beer wasn't flat. Just wished it had more foam after being poured. Nice caramel color and flavor. The hops lean towards grassy with a hint of pine. Overall, it's OK. It's neither big hops or big malt in taste.
Sweet up front and finished with a bold hoppiness. I experienced those flavors separately. I didn't get hops at all when the beer first hit my tongue. Then, boom! Bitter hops. I would concur that it was a grassy hop flavor. A slightly metallic note lingered on my tongue. Although I didn't mind the low carbonation, it was somewhat fizzy when I drank it.
Because of the hop finish, Magic Hat Dream Machine IPL would pair nicely with anything salty. I'd go with a classic snack like hard pretzels, sharp cheddar cheese and spicy honey mustard. Would be great with salsa and tortilla chips, too!
Disclosure: I received a bottle of the beer mentioned above from Magic Hat Brewing as part of their press kit. Stouts and Stilettos is not affiliated with Magic Hat Brewing and received no compensation in exchange for promotion or review.
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ITU Paratriathlon World Champion Aaron Scheidies Joins Coaching Staff
(Press release available on Endurance Sports Wire)
August 3rd, 2016
Pensacola, FL – August 3, 2016 – MULTISPORT PERFORMANCE INSTITUTE (MPI) is proud to coach many outstanding paratriathletes, from those brand-new to the sport to those who are competitive internationally. Among the roster of Team MPI's coached athletes are four of the ten-member USA Paralympic Paratriathlon Team:
– Mark Barr (PT2, Houston, TX)
– Patricia Collins (PT4, Alexandria, VA)
– Hailey Danisewicz (PT2, Chicago, IL)
– Krige Schabort (PT1, Cedartown, GA)
Paratriathlon in the Paralympic Games will take place September 10 and 11 at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Team MPI coaches six members of Team USA who competed on July 24 at the Rotterdam ITU Paratriathlon World Championships. There were four podium finishes, including 7-time World Champion Aaron Scheidies.
- Mark Barr (PT2, Houston, TX) – Silver
- Jamie Brown (PT4, Bend, OR) – 10th
- Mark Kate Callahan (PT1, Tucson, AZ) – 4th
- Hailey Danisewicz (PT2, Chicago, IL) – Bronze
- Krige Schabort (PT1, Cedartown, GA) – Silver
- Aaron Scheidies (PT5, Seattle, Washington) – Gold, World Champion
Barr, Brown, Callahan, Danisewicz, Schabort and Scheidies are coached by Mark Sortino, and Collins is coached by Christine Palmquist. Sortino and Palmquist are both USAT Level III Certified Coaches and have been coaches for Team USA Paratriathlon.
Barr will make his third trip to the Paralympics, having been on the USA Paralympic Swim Team in 2004 and 2008. Brown has 11 top-5 finishes at ITU Paratriathlon events and he was the bronze medalist at the ITU Grand Final in 2012. Callahan, a former competitive high school swimmer and now a student at the University of Arizona, has nine ITU podium finishes.
Collins, the ITU Paratriathlon World Champion (PT4) in 2012, and a silver medalist in 2013, is a U.S. Army veteran and first-time Paralympian. Danisewicz, the 2015 USA Triathlon Paratriathlete of the Year, and the 2013 ITU World Paratriathlon Champion (PT2), has only finished off the podium once in her racing career.
Schabort, winner of the 2015 ESPY for Best Male Athlete with a Disability, will be competing in his sixth Paralympics. He has bronze (1992) and silver (2000) Paralympic medals in the marathon.
Scheidies is a 7-time Paratriathlon World Champion and has set the World's fastest time for anyone with a disability at both the Olympic (1:57:24) and IRONMAN 70.3 distances (4:09:54). He has been selected as USA Triathlon's Paratriathlete of the Year four times, most recently in 2015.
Following his win at the Rotterdam ITU Paratriathlon World Championships in July, Scheidies joined the coaching staff at Team MPI as USAT Level I Certified Coach. Along with his coaching experience, he brings his knowledge as a licensed physical therapist to help athletes train to race to their maximum potential.
Team MPI welcomes new athletes for coaching as well as inquiries from USAT Certified Coaches interested in joining their established team of national coaches to work in a collaborative, mentoring-based environment. Contact email@example.com for more information.
About Multisport Performance Institute
Established in 2010, Team MPI provides a diverse spectrum of services uniquely structured for both novice and experienced multisport athletes. Team MPI offers an extensive menu of coaching plans and training packages. In addition, they conduct training camps and clinics in many locations throughout the US including iron distance race-venue preparation camps (IM Florida, Texas, Chattanooga) and camps associated with Team Semper Fi, Challenged Athletes Foundation, USA Paratriathlon and the National Paratriathlon Team.
The team is led by Head Coaches John Murray, a USA Triathlon Level II certified coach, race director, and ASCA Level 2 coach with 17 years of triathlon experience; Mark Sortino, USA Triathlon Level III certified coach, race director, and 3x IM World Championship finisher; and Christine Palmquist, a USA Triathlon Level III certified coach with 12 IRONMAN finishes. All three head coaches have been coaches for Team USA Paratriathlon. Team MPI produces the popular and successful Portofino Tri Series. They founded the Jubilee Kid's Triathlon, Sea Turtle Tri, and Maritime DeLuna Du.
Multisport athletes, paratriathletes, and coaches can find out more about Multisport Performance Institute at TeamMPI.com, sign up for coaching programs, services, camps and clinics, and subscribe to Team MPI's e-mail newsletter. USAT Certified coaches interested in becoming part of Team MPI should contact email@example.com. Follow Team MPI @TeamMPI on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.
ITU Paratriathlon World Champion Aaron Scheidies Joins Coaching Staff


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WOW! What crazy times we're in right now! Our hearts go out to so many businesses that haven't been able to perform like normal, the medical heroes, the package deliverers, the parents who have to home school their kids…LOL. Thank you to such great people! So, take-out has been our go to here lately and …
Raise your glass, it's time for a beer. The annual ShamRocked Beer Fest is coming up soon this March! Spend a day full of beer, food, music, games, and more! Local and regional vendors and breweries are coming together t0 share their craft beer at the Washington County Agricultural Center …


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Universal Studios Hollywood hosts a star-dudded debut for the remake of its Jurassic Park ride into the all-new Jurassic World attraction and Disneyland marks a major milestone in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge with one of our favorite Wookiees. The Park Life newsletter is filled with horses, hyperspace and Halloween as we round up the week in theme park news.
Million-ium Falcon
Disneyland rolls out the "walking carpet" — aka Chewbacca — for the 1 millionth rider on the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ride.
Whole New 'World'
Actor Chris Pratt now stars in two theme park attractions: Jurassic World at Universal Studios Hollywood and Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: Breakout! at Disney's California Adventure.
Hyperspace Halloween
Space Mountain won't get the Ghost Galaxy holiday ride overlay this Halloween season as Hyperspace Mountain continues its popular run at Disneyland.
Cantina Cash
How many people can fit in Oga's Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge? How much is the Disneyland bar raking in? We do the math.
Meet Bert
Disneyland's newest cast member is a big gray fellow working on Main Street U.S.A. who joins a herd of 18 horses.


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First Look 2019
This two day conference is an intensive First Look at the Stoa Team Policy Debate Resolution. Unlike a typical debate camp, there are no lectures on debate theory, no lab groups, and no practice rounds. The focus is on learning about the resolution. Our high class speakers provide this, from a variety of different perspectives, directly to students.Preliminary Speaker Flyer
2019 Speakers
Art Carden, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Economics Brock School of Business
Justin Reitz, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor & Lecturer at San Jose State University
Mike Winther
President of the Institute for Principle Studies
Gregory Rehmke
Program Director of Economic Thinking
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Keynote Speaker
Dr. Art Carden
Art is a Research Fellow with the Independent Institute, a Senior Fellow with the Beacon Center of Tennessee, a Senior Research Fellow with the Institute for Faith, Work and Economics, and an Adjunct Program officer in Economics with the Institute for Humane Studies. He has been a Visiting Research Fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research, and he teaches regularly at seminars sponsored by organizations like the Institute for Humane Studies and the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. Art is also a Fellow with Samford's Center for Science and Religion.
His main areas of research are southern economic history, the history and philosophy of economic ideas, and the effects of "Big Box" retailers like Walmart and Costco. Art's research has appeared in journals like the Journal of Urban Economics, the Southern Economic Journal, Public Choice, Contemporary Economic Policy, and Applied Economics. He contributes regular commentaries to Forbes.com, and his commentaries have also appeared in USA Today, theWashington Examiner, the Memphis Commercial Appeal, the Birmingham Business Journal, the Los Angeles Business Journal, and on websites like USNews.org, Mises.org, LearnLiberty.org, EconLog, and ForeignPolicy.com.
Degrees and Certifications
- Ph.D. Washington University, St. Louis, Economics
- M.A., University of Alabama, Economics
- B.S., University of Alabama, Economics
- Graduate Certificate in New Institutional Social Sciences from Washington University, St. Louis
Conference Details
Friday & Saturday | August 16-17 | 9am-5pm each day
Ark Baptist Church
380 Montague Expressway
Milpitas, CA 95035
$150 per individual
$300 per family (two or more)
Our facility in conveniently located near 3 major airports!
- Oakland International
- San Jose International
- San Francisco International
Head-knowledge, resources, and case ideas are the fruit of this concentrated, two day conference on the 2019-2020 Stoa Team Policy Debate Resolution. Debaters at NITOC 2019 regularly quoted experts who spoke, in person, at last year's First Look conference. This is your best opportunity to interact with experts on the monetary policy topic—experts who everyone will be quoting this debate season. Don't miss this chance to see and hear our nation's experts clash on the monetary policy debate!
Past Speakers
Doug Bandow, J.D.
Cato Institute Senior Fellow
Ravi Jayakaran, Ph.D.
President/CEO of Medical Ambassadors International
James Ahiakpor, Ph.D.
Emeritus Professor of Economics CSU East Bay
Marieke Desmond
Journalist & Writer
Randal O'Toole
Cato Institute Senior Fellow
Adrian Moore, Ph.D.
Vice President of Policy at Reason Foundation
Ben Tripousis
Northern California Regional Director for the California High Speed Rail Authority
Brian Marshall
Air Traffic Control Supervisor, Oakland International Airport
Gregory Rehmke
Program Director of Economic Thinking
Mike Winther
President of IPS
Ninos Malek, Ph.D.
Professor of Economics at De Anza College
Daniel Sumner
Director of the University of California Agricultural Issues Center
Vince Roos, Ph.D.
Former Senior Policy Aide, Consultant, Professor & Farmer
Sam Keiper
President and CEO of DFA of California
Tom Jones
Senior Director of Scientific and Analytical Services
Jeremiah Szabo
Vice President of Operations for Safe Food Alliance
Past Numbers & Pictures
First Look 2016 @ Santa Clara Univ.
First Look 2017 @ CA Crosspoint Academy
First Look 2018 @ CSU East Bay