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June 30, 2018 /0 Comments/in Interview by Kathryn R. Burke /by Kathryn Burke
Kathy See, native plant seed collector
By Kathryn R. Burke
[Montrose, Colo. April 17, 2018] She has a fascinating job, and one that she basically created for herself. Kathy See works as a liaison with land management agencies and other organizations involved in land rehabilitation and restoration. She is the Native Plant Coordinator for the Uncompahgre Partnership. Kathy finds and collects wild seeds for genetic preservation.
What this involves, "is going out and looking for large enough populations to find and collect seeds," she explained. The seeds are then sent off to put into frozen storage at Colorado State University (CSU) labs. It's a national program, but the seeds Kathy collects are stored right here in Colorado.
The native seed collection program is the basis of Seeds of Success (SOS), which started mostly in the west, but now involves seeds from all across America. The program originally started with KEW Gardens in London. Here in America, SOS has been run by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) since 2001 and in partnership with numerous federal agencies and non-federal organizations. SOS's mission: to collect wild land native seed for research, development, germplasm conservation, and ecosystem restoration.
Additionally, "I help various local project managers put together seed mixes and act as a resource for people needing information on availability of native seeds." It's a big job and involves a lot of agencies. "I actually work with a larger organization," Kathy explains—"The Western Colorado Landscape Collaborative, which includes the Forest Service, BLM, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Public Land Partnership, various utilities, and the many groups that come together to make decisions about federal and state lands."
See also created the job herself. She was teaching fourth grade in Montrose, and contacted a colleague at Colorado Parks and Wildlife about an article she had read in the newspaper regarding seed conservation and preservation. One thing led to another, and she wound up working from home with a paid position that perfectly fit her background and interests: Kathy holds a master's degree in plant ecology from CSU. "The whole idea of ecosystem restoration—where plants grow and why—is pretty cool," she said.
Fall is report-writing time. Winter is rest time, much like it is for the plants, and summer is collection time. Collecting seeds involves various techniques, from pulling off seed heads to beating seeds into a bag, or with something bigger and tougher, like sagebrush, using a tennis racket to beat seeds into a trash can!
The most unusual plants she encounters? Plants on the salt desert between Delta and Grand Junction. "That soil is so salty and alkaline, and plants so specialized for where they are growing," Kathy said. "These are things that thrive in a harsh environment, plants that can tolerate high salts, dense clay soil, and very sporadic moisture. Like Salt Bush, which absorbs so much salt, if you crunch on it, it's kind of salty."
She also finds the mountain shrub plant community interesting–things like scrub oak, aka Gambel oak. "People don't realize what a huge role that species plays in that ecosystem," she explained. "The plants are food for animals, and provide shelter for babies that need to hide from predators." Then there are the fascinating similarities and differences in ecosystems where like plants grow. Columbine grows in the Colorado mountains, for example, but it also grows in Ireland. Two different climates, "but something similar between the two systems."
Kathy See lives in Montrose, Colorado
This article also appears on website for the Woman's Club of Ouray County. Designed and maintained by Kathryn R. Burke
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Liana Schmidt
Liana Schmidt, architect
Building for Success
Story by Kathryn R. Burke
Liana Schmidt, Silver Mountain Design
[Ridgway, Colo. April 15, 2014] Liana is an architect with a unique sense of design for high mountain country. She lives in —and works from— Ridgway, Colorado, 'Gateway to the San Juans' — soaring mountains, which offer some of the most photographed mountain scenery in the world.
Talk about creative inspiration!
Liana began her creative journey in Argentina. Native to that country, she studied architecture in Buenos Aires, the second largest metropolitan area in South America. With nearly 13 million people, the city, a vibrant mix of old and new architecture and myriad cultures, is a worldwide tourist destination.
Home in Log Hill, near Ridgway, Colo.
Downsizing considerably, Liana's next stop was Park City Utah, home to a little over 8000 people and named by Forbes Traveler Magazine in 2011 as one of the 20 'prettiest towns' in the United States. At 8300' Park City is an old silver mining town transformed into a modern ski resort. Sixty-four Victorian buildings are listed in the National Register of Historic Places, while resorts incorporate the latest architectural amenities.
And now. . . Ridgway, a tiny town at the top of the scenically magnificent San Juan Skyway and its multitude of historic silver mining towns. Less than 1000 permanent residents reside in pastoral Ridgway—once a marketing center for surrounding ranches and railroad shipping center for the mines. Like Liana, most who live here are avid outdoor enthusiasts. And many, like Liana, possess an indomitable creative sprit.
Liana Schmidt lives in Ridgway, Colorado.
Visit Liana's website, Silver Mountain Design.
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Yvonne Reed
Yvonne Reed, Bush Babies of Africa
Conserving South Africa wildlife with art
African Elephant, Print on Paper
[Ridgway, Colo. May 20, 2014] Yvonne Reed established 'Bush Babies of Africa: Wildlife Art' in 1995. Born in South Africa, and with a lifetime interest in wildlife conservation, Reed's goal is to help raise money to support South African wildlife artists whose work promotes African wildlife conservation.
Reed is aligned with Peace Parks, a 'Trans-frontier' conservation effort originally founded by Anton Rupert, Prince Bernard of the Netherlands, and Dr. Nelson Mandela. It was the vision of these men to drop fences and establish 'elephant corridors' across Africa. The concept of a trans-border protected area cooperation through the establishment of peace parks had already been accepted internationally. Over 70 protected areas in 65 countries which straddle national frontiers were identified by 1988.
Kaza Logo
Reed's personal passion is the Kaza Transfrontier Conservation Area (TFCA). According to the KAZA website: "The KAZA TFCA is an important flagship project, as it combines several exemplary goals: conservation of nature with sustainable economic development and political stabilization." Five countries, all home to ancient wildlife corridors, are partners in this project. The Kaza is home to Africa's 'big five:' elephant, leopard, rhino, buffalo, and lion. All of them roam across international borders. Other rare and endangered species in the Park TFCA include cheetah, black rhino, African wild dog, sable and roan antelope, and more.
Reed was born on a South African farm, still owned by her family and occupied by their 'African family.' In Africa, a particular tribe may determine their spirits live in a specific location, and move there to reside with their spiritual family. The African family who moved onto Reed's family farm was headed by 'Old Sam' whose descendants still live and work there today, caring for the property in Reed's absence. She and her late husband lived and worked there for 13 years. The next 13 years characterized by severe drought – "a whole other story,' Reed decrees – she worked the farm alone, widowed, with the help of her South African family.
Then, despairing of heat and desiring cold and wet, she treated herself to a ski trip to Switzerland, where she met her present husband Donald Reed, a retired engineer with Exon Mobile. They traveled the world together, for his job of course, but for her, it was an opportunity to educate the world about South Africa and increase awareness of how to protect endangered African species. Reed made it her life's purpose to share her passion for South African wildlife conservation.
Today, Reed contributes to the cause by promoting South African art as a fundraiser for the Peace Parks. The wonderful artists she works with can be viewed on her website, Bush Babies of Africa Artwork. All of the art is for sale. Each art purchase raises funds for the many Peace Park projects. http://www.peaceparks.org.
Yvonne Reed and her husband raise animals on their properties in Ridgway, Colorado and southern Arizona.
National Geographic, August 2014. '100,000 Elephants Killed by Poachers in Just Three Years, Landmark Analysis Finds. Central Africa has lost 64 percent of its elephants in a decade.'
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Gia Porter
Gia Porter, Iron 'Wo'man
[Montrose, Colo. April 19. 2016] This woman can swim! She can ride a bike faster than some of us drive our cars. She can run like the wind. Gia Porter is a Triathlete, an endurance athlete—someone who competes in events involving swimming, biking, and running. And she does this . . . "because it's fun."
Porter got into the sport because of her brother, Jason, a "Legacy Ironman' who has completed at least 15 Ironman's in various countries. Porter was with him in Switzerland, when he competed for the first time, and she has been there for many others, including the World Championship in Hawaii, when the whole family went to cheer him on.
"There is an amazing sense of camaraderie among the supporters as well as the athletes," she explains. "There's a really great energy, and once I got into it, I understood." "Triathlon, more than any other sport, shows you who you really are. You always have the option to quit. And the pros do. Age groupers don't. For us, it's not about the ranking, it's about the experience, about being better than you were yesterday or even when you got up that morning."
Porter has participated in numerous triathlons of various distances and intensities. The Black Canyon Triathlon, held here in Montrose, is a Sprint: 800 meter swim, 12 mile bike, 3.1 mile run. The Tri-Boulder is an 'Olympic' race: 1 mile swim, 12 mile bike, 6.2 mile run. A 'Half Iron' (like one she recently completed in Arizona) is 70.3 miles total and takes 7-8 hours for 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile Bike, and 13.1 mile run. A 'Full Iron,' like her brother does, is 140.6 miles (double the distances of the Half Iron), and for Age Groupers, takes 10-13 hours. (Notice the terminology, It's "the bike," for example, not 'biking." "Age groupers" are competitors divided in to common age groups, like 40-45, the division that Porter is in.. "Podium," means finishing in first, second, or third place.)
Although she prefers triathlons, because of the variety, she sometimes participates in
events like the Spartan Race or Tough Mudder that require either brute strength or stamina. "Or just insanity," she laughs. "That would be the Las Vegas Half Marathon. Done in the dark, wearing green glow gear, and having Jell-O shots at the aid stations!" She also does these fun events for the medals, and has amassed an impressive collection, not the least is one from the Ironman Arizona.
She likes the Olympics best, because although they are challenging, they are not overwhelming, and can be finished in under three hours and only require about 30 minutes training, twice a week, in each of the three sports. Training for the Half Iron, she spent 9-11 hours per week, twice a week in each sport. That's a major commitment. "Training for a Full Iron," she says, is like a part time job. You won't see your family; you're going to be an annoying picky eater. It's consuming. That's why I like the Olympics."
Her goal is to podium in an Olympic* distance event, and, before her 45th birthday, to be invited to (qualify for) the Olympic Nationals*. "Maybe this is my year," she says. Her next race coming up is the Boulder Sunrise Olympic, June 26. The last is Ironman North Carolina In October.
Her advice to any woman wanting to start out in triathlons? Learn to swim. (You will do better if you never knew how, since you won't have to unlearn bad habits.) "You also have to realize, if you choose to do this, it's a commitment. It will be a major part of your life."
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Maureen O'Driscoll
Maureen O'Driscoll, public library director
[Ouray, Colo. January 19, 2016] Maureen O'Driscoll is the Director of the Ouray Public Library. It's a good fit. "I love books. I love being around books. I love talking about books. I especially like talking about books with patrons," Maureen said.
Her path to the position took her from volunteer, working with former-director Mary Ann Dismant, to part-time helping Chris Reece, who succeeded Mary Ann. "Chris asked me to be her assistant director," Maureen explained. "When she was ready to cut back, we switched roles. It was a wonderful way to manage the transition and very beneficial to me. We didn't lose any institutional knowledge, as she was able to consult as things came up over time."
Maureen also has the educational, technical, and working background that can help patrons improve and enjoy their reading experience. Her undergraduate degree is in communications and English, and she holds a Masters in technical writing and editing (both from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA). She wound up living and working in Washington DC, where she was involved in public relations and business writing.
She is intimately familiar with how to use E-resources. She and her husband, Craig Kaminsky, who is a computer programmer, left the DC area and did some traveling, where they discovered Colorado. They were both working remotely from home and spending a lot of time working with their laptops, using the internet, in the libraries of the towns they visited. "By trade, I am a copy writer," she explained, "and I loved working in libraries. When we decided to make our home in Ouray, I wanted to do something in the community, so it was natural to volunteer to help at the library."
Now, Maureen combines her education and experiences to enhance the services available through the Ouray Public Library. She has added a number of E-resources that help patrons. "These technologies, such as audio books, are especially relevant for those who are losing their sight or having vision difficulties. Patrons can check out any electronic book and enlarge the font as much as they need to, making it easier to read. We get them set up so quickly, they can't believe how easy it is!" she said.
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Sharon Neville
Sharon Neville, executive producer
From chimps to celebrities—a whole lotta fun on an adventurous road
[Ouray, Colo. February 21, 2017] Her goal was to be an executive producer. "That's every producer's dream," Sharon said, "to earn that title" and get to wear the gold badge that goes with it.
Along the way to executive producer, moving onwards and upwards in a "sometimes wacky profession," Sharon had a lot of adventures and a whole lot of fun.
Her career (and first adventure) began at a Chicago television station: WGN (now a 'super station,' broadcasting out of Denver, too). Sharon was associate producer of a circus program there, one with a live audience and lively performers, including clowns, a band, and animals (mostly chimpanzees). The show was so popular, it took seven years to get tickets. She had a great time. On the downside, her boss took long lunches—the kind where he never returned at all. So, Sharon was left to deal with performer issues, including a lion in a cage that was slowly sliding away from the loading doc and a chimpanzee that "got a hold of my leg and wouldn't let go. "People don't realize that chimps get ornery when they get older," she explained. And this one was a little over the hill. Nonetheless, "there was a lot of fun involved."
When she left WGN, Sharon joined a new company formed by someone who had also left the station. They started out in a warehouse, and wound up with offices on the 25th floor of the Standard Oil Building in downtown Chicago. "We did some pretty impressive productions, there," she said. During this tenure, she learned film and video editing and working with live animation. It was "another adventure, and a lot of fun."
Next adventure was a short one, where she produced training videos for teaching computer-programming languages. "It was a learning curve," she explained, but I had some fun there, too. She was a writer, editor, photographer, and producer, winding up in a corner office with windows on two sides. "That was kinda cool," she noted.
But when the company was bought out, Sharon moved on. She answered a want ad and found herself working for the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), which is a premier association for financial planners. "It was the best job ever," Sharon declared. "This is where I became an executive producer." She produced "business theater live events," which included video, as well as lining up motivational speakers and event venues around the world. She especially enjoyed organizing MDRT events in Asia.
Working with MDRT, she met and worked with celebrities, politicians, entertainers, and members of the sports community. "I got to hang out in the 'green room' with most of them," she noted, including people like Christopher Reeves (whom she considered one of the most inspirational), Colin Powell, Queen Noor of Jordan, Judy Collins, Barbara Bush ("a sweet lady," Sharon recalls), and Scott Hamilton (Olympic gold medalist ice skater).
"As executive producer, I got to select the speakers and entertainment, and direct the process," Sharon said. "It's the most fun anybody that works in production can ever have. You're not in the middle of audience group you get to watch what they did!
"It was a real rush, she said. "I miss it. But at some point, you have to wind down." And for the Nevilles, that meant retiring and moving to Ouray and becoming involved in the community.
Related Article.
MDRT, The Premium Association of Financial Professionals. https://www.mdrt.org/about-mdrt
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Brenda Miller, Roubideau Rim Wildlife Rescue
Brenda Miller, Director of RRWR and Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator at Roubideau Rim Wildlife Rescue.
Photo courtesy RRWR Facebook Page.
[Olathe, Colo. January 21. 2014] Brenda Miller is the Director and Licensed Wildlife Rehabiliator of Roubideau Rim Wildlife Rescue, near Olathe, Colo. RRWR is a 501c3 non profit organization licensed by the Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) and US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). "We take in wildlife that has been injured, sick, orphaned or habituated to humans," Miller said. "Our goal is to release these creatures back into their appropriate habitats" in western Colorado.
Miller has been a licensed rehabilitator for 17 years and operates the Western Slope's only wildlife rehab facility. Because she has the desire and natural ability to care for animals, Miller says people would bring her domestic and wild creatures, even as a child. She saw rehabilitation as an excellent learning experience for her children as well. "Our facility is located at our home, the Green Place Ranch," Miller said, "a remote ranch southwest of Olathe, Colo., on the Uncompahgre Plateau."
Miller explained that "Wildlife rescue activities are closed to the public. This is because wildlife needs to be left alone in order to recover, grow, and remain afraid of humans. There is always the possibility of disease transmission between wildlife and humans. Viewing blinds are necessary (another huge expense) in order for people to view wildlife from a distance that will not stress the creatures."
Wildlife rehabilitation in Colorado is ALL volunteer. "We receive nothing from CPW or USFWS, except they send us lots of phone calls and bring us wildlife!," Miller said. "I rely soley on the generous support of the public. And, we are looking for someone to volunteer who has time to search internet for foundations and grant opportunities."
If you have found Wildlife and are concerned about its well being, call RRWR at 970-209-5946. Miller asks that you don't use email, as its not checked on a regular basis. The facility has many needs in the way of volunteers, supplies needed, monetary donations, etc. For more information, visit their website, Roubideau Rim Wildlife Rescue. Anonymous, Tax Deductible Donations can be made directly to Vectra Bank Colorado, 1200 S. Townsend, Montrose CO 81401.
Click HERE to see some of the RRWR rescued wildlife.
Roubideau Rim Wildlife Rescue Gives Hurt, Wild Creatures another Chance. Montrose Mirror 2014
'A Fed Bear Is a Dead Bear' The Watch, 2013
'Rescued Bobcat Returned to the Wild.' Delta County Independent, 2013
'Wildlife rehab petition squeaks by.' Montrose Daily Press, 2013
'Wildlife rehab depends on donations' Grand Junction Sentinel, 2013
'Sometimes it's best to leave them alone' Grand Junction Sentinel, 2013
'The Wildlife.' Newsletter for Wildlife Rehabilitation, 2007
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Susan Long
Susan Long, (former*) Ouray County Fairgrounds and Event Center Manager
[Ridgway, Colo. October 15, 2013] Susan Lee Long is the current Manager of the Ouray County 4-H Event Center and Fairgrounds in Ridgway, Colorado. She has been in this position for almost eight years. She also resides in Ridgway.
As the manager of the 4-H Event Center and Fairgrounds, she has been fortunate to meet many of the citizens, organizational members, and business owners in Ouray County. She has been instrumental in developing existing events into larger venues, as well as, bringing many new venues to our county's Event Center and Fairgrounds.
She understands the need for a 'spirit of cooperation' within the community. In 2012, a survey estimate of visitors to the 4-H Event Center and Fairgrounds for different types of meetings and events was over 16,000.
Susan's background is very diverse. She has over 45 years in business, including her work here in Ridgway. Her experiences in marketing, publishing, communications, printing, advertising, political campaigns and consulting includes working for large corporations, small companies, and overseas work. She was instrumental in producing the first commercial yellow pages for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Some of her volunteer endeavors include her work with amputees, especially those returning home from the military.
Susan, now widowed, was married for 32 years. Robert and Susan had four children (two now deceased), four grandchildren, and seven great-children. She has lived in large cities and small towns, and on various family farms and ranches in New Mexico. She spent 4.5 years in Saudi Arabia in the 1980's. Originally from the mid-west, she spent 25 of her adult years living in New Mexico. More recently, Susan spent six years in Scottsdale, Arizona before moving to Ridgway.
*Update: Susan Long has now retired. Her former assistant manager, Erin Stadleman, is now the Fairgrounds and Event center Manager.
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Rosemary Litz
Rosemary Litz, lavender grower/entrepreneur
[Grand Junction, Colo. May 19. 2015] Rosemary Litz is an inspiration. A creative thinker and unique entrepreneur, Litz turned love of lavender into a thriving business. She first encountered the fragrant herb on a visit to Oregon, where there are numerous lavender growers and an active lavender association. She saw, she smelled, and she was inspired.
When she returned to her home in Grand Junction, Litz used the plant for landscaping. Before long she had over 80 plants growing at her home (and her daughter's). She began to harvest the blooms – hanging and drying them in her closet, then separating flowers from stalks by rolling them one a screen.
This was the start of her home-based business that has grown over the last few years. Her products are now sold at various venues. She conducts in-home parties she calls 'Lavender Sachet Salons' and has a booth many local craft fairs and the annual Lavender Festival at Palisade Park. Litz is the owner, operator and sole employee of All About Lavender. Her lavender products are a familiar sight in numerous shops throughout the area, including Shabby Chic and the Grand Valley Magazine Retail Store in Grand Junction and Hairlines and Nail Designs in Montrose.
Litz is one of a growing number of Western Slope entrepreneurs involved in the lavender industry. She is a charter member of the Lavender Association of Western Colorado, which has over 50 members, including 20 who run farms and one with more than 6,000 plants. Lavender farms are a growing business, ranging from small, part-time home-based operations to others who combine growing lavender with grapes for wine production and food crops. Lavender farms are also a tourist attraction.
Litz uses the dried blooms she harvests to create hand-crafted products she sews herself, like Lavender-filled Neck Wraps and Pillow Case Liners, Lavender Sachets for closets and drawers, and delightful Lavender Bundles wrapped in vintage handkerchiefs. She also creates wonderful products from the distilled essential oil including Lavender Essential Oil Bath Salts, Lavender Spritzers, and the very useful, Lavender Monster Away Spray that wards of scary critters.
Visit Rosemary on her Face Book page.
Rosemary Litz lives in Grand Junction, Colorado and operates her business, All About Lavender, from her home.
The Business Times. Aug. 19, 2010. 'Lavender a blooming business opportunity'
The Business Times. June 12, 2012. 'Smell of success fragrant for West Slope lavender growers'
Profitable Plains Digest. 'Is Lavender the Perfect Cash Crop for Small Growers?'
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Tamara Knutsen
Tamara Knutsen, Ouray County Building Inspector
[Ouray, Colo. Nov. 13. 2013] Tamara Knutson followed a fairly direct path to get to where she is today. After graduating a BS in Resource Management, she went to work for the Department of Natural Resources in Wisconson for two years. She then joined her father's firm, Knutson Bros. Remodelers, serving as Project Manager, scheduling subcontractors and ordering products, and later Field Project Manager. It was while working with her father and uncle that she learned all phases of the construction business.
In 1991, Tamara started her own company, Knutson Log Homes, designing and building homes for nearly 10 years, primarily in Wisconson. One notable home, the Meltzer House, Mequon, Wisconson, was featured in "Wisconson Home Gallery Magazine." The article noted that Tamara: "… comes from a long history of builders and remodelers." and went on to point out that although some might have a problem working with a woman builder, "as soon as one talks with Tamara, you instantly know she understands everything connected with the building trades."
Always on the lookout for new educational and work opportunities, Tamara's left the physical part of building behind and turned to appraisals and inspections. She became a licensed appraiser and put in ten years in that field, going from 100 appraisals a year to more than 300 with just one part time office manager. When home sales plummeted, Tamara also went to work for Home Depot where she spent five years in Home Service Sales, half in Wisconson, and more recently, here in Montrose, Colorado.
From there, it was an easy jump to the job of building inspector for Ouray County. "I thought I'd build houses for 30 years, then do appraisals till I retired," she said. "But then life came along! I started taking online courses and learning more about all aspects of construction, so when the job of building inspector became available, I applied."
"It's the most wonderful thing I've ever done," she said. "It's a dream job. I get to use all the experience and education I've gained along the way. The people I work with are extremely knowledgable and really care about Ouray County. There's a lot of enthusiasm and mutual support. Best of all, I get paid to work in the most beautiful part of Colorado."
Tamara Knutson lives in Ridgway, Colorado.
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Muslim Journeys: Films, books, and more!
Birmingham-Southern College is honored to have been selected as a recipient of the Bridging Cultures Bookshelf: Muslim Journeys, sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association.
February 25: Come see Prince among Slaves at 6 p.m. in the Loft, sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Black Student Union. Ms. Erica Brown, Director of Multicultural Affairs, will introduce the film and lead a discussion.
March 28: Koran by Heart will be shown at 7 p.m. in Norton Theatre. Dr. Amy Cottrill, Assistant Professor of Religion at BSC, will introduce the film and lead a discussion afterwards. Refreshments will be provided by the Office of Religious Life.
The Library has also developed a research guide for the Bookshelf that describes the organizational themes present in the collection and provides call numbers for all the books and films.
The BSC library has several database trials available during the month of February: EBSCOHost Academic eBooks, Ambrose Video, Black Studies in Video, and the Statistical Abstract of the U.S. Online. See below for more information!
The BBC Shakespeare plays; Human Geography and Physical Geography series; A History of Civil Rights in America; and A History of Christianity are among the closed captioned, streaming videos available through this Ambrose trial.
Award-winning documentaries, newsreels, interviews and archival footage surveying the evolution of black culture in the United States.
The newly privatized version of the long-running Statistical Abstract. Login and password (available to BSC community only from the library's Database Trials page) is required to access this resource.
Please test out these new databases this month and let us know what you think!


Kickboxing cardio class has been growing in popularity for over the past few years. There are some big names franchises out there like CKO and 9Round that are doing a great job of spreading the word about the health benefits of kickboxing. If you're the owner of a studio, there's a good chance you're always looking for some extra ways to get people in the door. We were at FitnessTexter have been helping kickboxing studios increase their leads since 2011, so we have a little bit of experience in this area. Check out our tips below!
No one likes working out alone. Well, that's not entirely true. Many people, myself included, like a good solo workout session. However, there is something to be said about having a friend at the gym with you. You can go over and talk for a bit when you get bored and need a little break. Either way, if you're looking to increase your kickboxing studio's membership, give all of your current members a handful of Bring-a-Friend-Free passes. They can use these when they want to have a friend come along for a workout. If the friend is impressed with your studio, there's a good chance that they'll want to sign up for classes as well.
Have you ever done any market research on the best time to hold classes? How many members are you missing out on because you're not offering classes at the correct times? These are things that you will find out if you start doing some market research using an online survey tool. You'll be able to see that most of your members would like to have early morning classes, but you're not offering any. If your current members are requesting these hours, there's surely a lot of people that are not joining your gym for the very same reasons. Do some market research and you'll surely find more times for better classes. You can also survey your members about which types of cardio classes they enjoy the most. Focus on these classes and less on the other ones.
What are your requirements for hiring your trainers? Do they have to have any special certification? Sit down with your business manager and have a look at your current roster of trainers. Are these the kind of people that inspire your members to WANT to workout? If not, you should think about cleaning house and bringing in some high-quality trainers that make people excited about coming to your studio. Good trainers increase word of mouth, and word of mouth gets more people in the door.
Last but not least, if you're not already doing this, canvas your area for large corporate businesses that offer fitness classes as a employment perk. Work out a deal with their HR department where you'll cut a deal on membership prices for anyone from their business. This gives them a great way offer perks to their employees and you're going to get a nice influx of new members from business. You can also look into adding boxing gloves or free equipment when someone from their business signs up at your gym.


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How can one assess the effectiveness of hypnosis?
Press release | 08 Sep 2015 - 11h41 | By INSERM PRESS OFFICE
Although hypnosis has existed for hundreds of years, today it is still difficult to clearly judge its usefulness in the medical domain. In a report submitted to the French Directorate General for Health, researchers from Inserm led by Bruno Falissard assessed the effectiveness of this complementary medical practice for some of its indications (women's health, digestive ailments, surgery, psychiatry, etc.). The latter illustrates its therapeutic value during anaesthesia, and in the management of irritable bowel syndrome. It also confirms that risks associated with hypnosis are particularly limited.
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Hypnosis is neither a state of alertness nor a state of sleep, but rather a state of altered consciousness. At biological level, the effects of hypnosis have been confirmed by modern imaging techniques. The latter have demonstrated changes in the activity of certain regions of the brain when suggestions are made to a subject under hypnosis.
Several types of hypnosis can be distinguished, according to their medical application: hypnoanalgesia, used as a method of analgesia, hypnosedation, which combines hypnosis with anaesthetic agents, and finally hypnotherapy, for psychotherapeutic purposes. In addition to these practices, the report also focuses on a technique known as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing). This integrative approach, employing certain practices originating from hypnosis, was developed for the treatment of post-traumatic stress syndrome.
In France, the practice of hypnosis is highly variable. The term "hypnotherapist" is not protected, and hypnosis training is provided by both universities (qualifications not recognised by the French Order of Physicians) and private associations or organisations. Some of these training programmes are limited to health professionals, whereas others are open to a wider public.
Given this varied landscape, the study conducted by Bruno Falissard and Juliette Gueguen, Caroline Barry and Christine Hassler (Inserm Unit 1018, "Centre for Research in Epidemiology and Population Health [CESP]") attempted to assess the effectiveness of this complementary therapy in the treatment of several conditions. With this objective, the researchers analysed the results of 52 clinical trials, and results of 17 trials involving the use of EMDR.
Hypnosis is of therapeutic value in irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome is characterised by abdominal pain, feelings of bloating, and episodes of diarrhoea or constipation, and alters the quality of life of those affected. Studies testing hypnosis to treat this condition confirm its potential: regular hypnotherapy sessions alleviate the gastrointestinal symptoms.
Hypnosis reduces use of analgesics and sedatives
The scientists focused on the practice of hypnosedation during surgical examinations and interventional radiology: wisdom tooth extractions, breast biopsies, transcatheter procedures, pregnancy terminations, etc. The criteria chosen were highly variable, and concerned the patient (pain intensity, anxiety, drug use, adverse side-effects) and the procedure itself (duration, cost) in equal measures. Although the studies do not allow a definite ruling on the majority of these criteria, the results are in agreement with respect to the use of analgesic or sedative drugs. During an operation carried out under local or general anaesthetic, the action of sedatives is complemented by the administration of analgesics to control the pain. The studies show that, with the help of hypnosis, the use of these drugs is reduced during these interventions.
EMDR, an effective therapy in the management of post-traumatic stress syndrome
Current data do not guarantee the advantage of hypnosis over traditional treatments for post-traumatic stress syndrome, but EMDR, for its part, has been proven effective. Trauma-centred cognitive behavioural therapies and EMDR may even be the most effective psychotherapies in this instance. These conclusions apply only to adults, however, since too few trials have assessed the effects on children or adolescents.
Current data are insufficient for the majority of other applications of hypnosis.
In some medical practices, the studies analysed by the Inserm scientists did not allow conclusions to be drawn as to the value of hypnosis, especially in:
Pain management during childbirth
Prevention of post-partum depression
Dental care in adults and children
Safety data regarding hypnosis are reassuring
Bruno Falissard's team also examined the safety of hypnosis as reported in the literature. Reassuringly, no serious adverse effects seem to be attributable to hypnosis. According to the researchers, one cannot, however, exclude the existence of such adverse events, but if they exist, their incidence is relatively low.
Although this analysis demonstrates the genuine interest of practitioners in hypnosis and related techniques, it also emphasises the need to reconsider the traditional methodological standards. It also highlights the need to question the choice of control groups and judgement criteria, as well as the actual design of studies.
For the authors, it is also especially important that qualitative studies analysing patient well-being be taken into account in order to determine the subjective experience of patients during their care.
Given these conclusions, the challenge of hypnosis is also an ethical/legal one. Notwithstanding the ethics charters currently in place, French legislation remains vague: hypnosis may be offered by non-health professionals as well as by medical staff. Thus the creation of a surveillance system seems relevant for collecting field data, and especially for avoiding the risk inherent to using any non-conventional treatment: the risk of delaying or impeding access to conventional care that may otherwise be necessary.
See the whole report
Press release – Inserm press room How can one assess the effectiveness of hypnosis? Link : https://presse.inserm.fr/en/how-can-one-assess-the-effectiveness-of-hypnosis/20504/
Dietary Exposure to Nitrites Associated with Increased Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Researchers from Inserm, INRAE, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Université Paris Cité and Cnam, as part of the Nutritional epidemiology research team (EREN-CRESS), studied the role of dietary nitrites and nitrates in the development of type 2 diabetes. The scientists analyzed data on ...
EPIPAGE-2 Study: Outcomes for Preterm Children After 5.5 Years
A l'âge de 5 ans et demi, 35% des enfants nés extrêmes prématurés, près de 45% des grands prématurés et 55% de ceux nés modérément prématurés auront une trajectoire développementale proche de la normale. ...
Researcher Contact
Bruno Falissard
Director of Inserm Unit 1018 «Centre for Research in Epidemiology and Population Health (CESP)(CESP) »
bruno.falissard@gmail.com
Juliette Gueguen
Doctor in public health
Inserm Unit 1018 «Centre for Research in Epidemiology and Population Health (CESP)(CESP) »
juliette.gueguen@inserm.fr
Evaluation de l'efficacité de la pratique de l'hypnose - Assessment of the effectiveness of hypnosis
Juliette Gueguen, Caroline Barry, Christine Hassler Bruno Falissard,


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Q: Replace character using google apps script I have a column which is a date in string format with this format
2020-02-23T12:14:06+0000
And i want to remove the T and replace it with space and also just completely remove the last part (+0000)
I have tried this
  var A1 = CONTENT.getRange("B:B").getValue();
var A1String = A1.toString().replace("T*", "");

but it doesn't work.
Any ideas?
This is the original script in which i want to incorporate it into.
    var spreadsheet = SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSpreadsheet();
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  var range = sheet.getRange("A:C");
  var response = UrlFetchApp.fetch("API CALL");
  var dataAll = JSON.parse(response.getContentText());
  var dataSet = dataAll.data;
  var rows = [],
    data;
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    rows.push([new Date(),data.created_time,data.message,data.permalink_url,
               data.reactions.summary.total_count
               ,data.comments.summary.total_count,data.insights.data[1].values[0].value,data.insights.data[2].values[0].value,data.insights.data[3].values[0].value,data.insights.data[0].values[0].value['link clicks'],data.insights.data[0].values[0].value['photo view'],data.insights.data[0].values[0].value['other clicks'],data.insights.data[0].values[0].value['video play'],data.insights.data[4].values[0].value,data.insights.data[5].values[0].value,data.insights.data[6].values[0].value,data.insights.data[7].values[0].value["like"],data.insights.data[7].values[0].value["love"],data.insights.data[7].values[0].value["wow"],data.insights.data[7].values[0].value["haha"],data.insights.data[7].values[0].value["sorry"]]); //your JSON entities here
  }
  Logger.log(rows)
  //sheet.getRange(getlastRow() + 1, 1, rows.length, 2).setValues(rows);
  sheet.getRange(sheet.getLastRow() + 1, 1, rows.length, 22).setValues(rows);

/**
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  var sheet = SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSpreadsheet().getSheetByName('sheetname');
  var data = sheet.getDataRange().getValues();

  data.reverse(); //reverses the row order.

  var last=sheet.getLastRow();
  var newData = new Array();
  for(i in data){
    //Logger.log(i);
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    //Logger.log(row[5]);
    var duplicate = false;
    for(j in newData){
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      if(row[3] == newData[j][3]){
        duplicate = true;
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  newData.reverse(); // reverses your data back to its original order.

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A: If you want to remove always the same thing (i.e. "T" and "+0000"), you could use the following script:
The result obtained: 2020-02-23 12:14:06
CODE:
    // ---------- Menu ----------
// Add a Menu named Format Date to run the script

function onOpen() {
  var ui = SpreadsheetApp.getUi();
  ui.createMenu('Format Date')
  .addItem('Go!', 'FormatDate')
  .addToUi();
}

function FormatDate() {
var ss = SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSheet(),
    array = [];
ss.getRange("B2:B") // Choose the range here
    .getValues()
    .forEach(function (dates) {

      // "T" is replaced with a space: " " and "+0000" is replace with empty:""

      [["T", " "], ["+0000", ""]]
            .map(function (a, i) {
                return dates = replace(dates.toString(), a[0], a[1])
            })
        array.push([dates])
    });

// You can set a different column to write the data
// Or keep B2:B to overwrite your data

  ss.getRange("B2:B")
    .setValues(array)
}

function replace(d, a, r) {
return d.indexOf(a) > -1 ? d.split(a)
    .join(r) : d;
}

Credit: got inspired by JPV's code to a different question long time ago

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Qualcomm has completed its work spawned a new generation of mobile chipsets for smartphones upper and middle class. In the upper class, which replaces the existing Snapdragon Snapdragon 835 821. While the middle class is no Snapdragon 630 and 660.
So what will happen entry-level smartphone? You hunter affordable smartphones need not worry. Because secretly Qualcomm has also set up a new chipset Snapdragon 450 is going to be the successor to the Snapdragon 430 and 435.
Similarly Snapdragon 435, Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 packed with 14nm fabrication technology. This chipset contains a CPU octa-core Cortex-A53. While the built-in Adreno GPU in it pegged at a speed of 600 MHz. By doing so, this chipset will present the power saving performance.
Additionally, 450 Snapdragon predicted would also bring support for fast charging technology Quick Charge 3.0. If there is no production constraints, most likely we've presented several options Android smartphone with Snapdragon 450 chipset is the latest in Q4 2017.


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Veteran Actress Carole Cook on Donald Trump: 'Where's John Wilkes Booth when you need him?' – VIDEO
September 11, 2018 Entertainment, FeaturedBRAVA DIVA!, Carole Cooke, Donald Trump, John Wilkes Booth, Sing out Louise, TMZWill Kohler
Veteran actress and Broadway star Carole Cook is being criticized for remarks to paparazzi over the weekend the past weekend.
Cook, who is 94, and her husband Tom Troupe were leaving a restaurant in West Hollywood on Sunday night when they were approached by a photographer from TMZ, who asked if she had heard of a recent incident at "Frozen," the Broadway musical. During a curtain call at that show last Wednesday, an audience member displayed a large "Trump 2020″ banner and waved it at the cast.
"Is that a proper venue for a Trumper to bring a banner to?" the photographer asked.
"My answer to that is," Cook said, "where is John Wilkes Booth when you need him? Right?"
In the video, the photographer appeared to laugh at Cook's response.
"Thank you, darling," Cook said.
"He killed [a] president," chimed in Cook's husband, Tom Troupe.
"Don't say that," Cook admonished her husband, before lowering her voice and turning back to the photographer. "They'll get me for that."
"Will I be on an enemies' list? My God, I hope so," Cook said. "Just keep me out of jail. Or maybe not."
The U.S. Secret Service said Monday it was aware of Cook's comments, though it did not say whether they rose to the level of a threat.
"While we do not confirm or comment on the absence or existence of specific investigations, we can say that we investigate all threats (from 94 year old women) against the President," Secret Service spokesman Mason Brayman
Ms. Cook who was the protege of Lucille Ball appeared in the original Broadway productions of 42nd Street and Romantic Comedy and was the second actress (after Carol Channing) to star as Dolly Levi in Hello, Dolly! And appeared in such feature films as The Incredible Mr. Limpet, Sixteen Candles, Grandview, U.S.A., American Gigolo, Summer Lovers.
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Dr. Liebman is a licensed psychologist who specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and families. He is a staff psychologist at Watchung Psychological Associates in Warren, NJ. Dr. Liebman is also a psycholoist at the Children's Cancer Institute in the Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital and the Cure and Beyond Program at Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, NJ.
Dr. Liebman received his Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) in Psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park. Prior to his doctoral training, he received a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Professional Counseling from Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ through which he spent several years working clinically with children and adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders at the West Bergen Center for Children and Youth in Ramsey, NJ. Dr. Liebman earned his Master of Science (M.S.) in Applied Psychology and Doctoral Degree (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University, Post Campus located in Brookville, NY. He completed his APA accredited internship at Montefiore Medical Center's Child & Adolescent Specialty in Bronx, NY. There, he had full-time residency with the Child Outpatient Department, Adolescent Depression & Suicide Program, and Children's Hospital Behavior Consult Team. Dr. Liebman has also completed clinical externships at the Children's Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) Pediatric Hematology/Oncology service in Bronx, NY and the Tomorrows Children's Institute at Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, NJ. In addition to his work across the span of pediatric, child, and adolescent populations, Dr. Liebman also spent several years treating adults with severe mental illness at West Bergen Mental Healthcare's Partial Care Program in Ridgewood, NJ.
Clinically, Dr. Liebman has expertise in the use of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to treat a wide range of psychological disorders. He is well versed in the treatment of high risk, multi-problem individuals and employs evidence-based psychotherapy to treat depression, anxiety, and other psychological stressors with his patients. He has additional expertise in treatment for those struggling with chronic and acute medical illness and chronic pain, and has advanced training in psychodiagnostic and neuropsychological testing/assessment. Dr. Liebman has conducted research on the impact of television on delay of gratification in children with ADHD, and is experienced in the honing & development of social skills deficits with these children and teens. He has also conducted research on the impact of technology on emotional expression and adaptive coping with trauma, which remains an area of interest for him. His wide range of clinical acumen allows treatment and intervention to be individually tailored to meet each patient's specific needs.
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During Sony's big CinemaCon 2016 presentation yesterday, it was announced that the long awaited adaptation of Stephen King's The Dark Tower had begun principle photography. The movie is directed by Nikolaj Arcel, best known for such cult movies as Island of Lost Souls, Fables and the drama A Royal Affair. Headlining this epic undertaking are stars Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey.
The Dark Tower is a movie that has long been in development Hell, and it's amazing to see it finally go before cameras, as it has been kicked from one studio to the next. Over the years, there has been very little progress in seeing the movie actually get made. Even when Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey were announced as the two primary cast members, fans thought it was just another blip in seeing this blockbuster undertaking, which is believed to also have a TV component, come together.
The Dark Tower is the first in a franchise, and is believed to be based on the first Gunslinger novel. There has been steady progress on the project in recent months. Idris Elba is playing the titular Gunslinger, Roland Deschain. Matthew McConaughey is taking on the villain role of the Man in Black. Also joining the cast is Tom Taylor. He plays Jake Chambers, a boy from the real world who joins the Gunslinger on his quest. The movie includes a few other key roles, with casting expected to be announced soon.
The Dark Tower has a very devoted fan base, and this is one of the most ambitious upcoming movies Sony Pictures currently has on its slate. It has certainly been a struggle to bring it to fruition, with multiple approaches on how to tell the story entering the conversation over the years. Ron Howard came closest to getting it made in the past decade, but his version slowly fell apart before it could gain any real momentum, with the gargantuan budget one of the main problems in having it move forward.
It is anticipated that The Dark Tower will arrive on screens February 2017. If everything keeps moving as is right now, that will definitely happen. There is no word yet on what types of VFX will been needed to complete this Stephen King fantasy Western. It is expected to be a CGI extravaganza, and it is entering a relatively short production scheduled. We'll keep you posted as more news on The Dark Tower breaks in the coming weeks. We might even see the first set photos emerge soon, as Sony appears to be quite excited about this one.


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Когато филмовата индустрия се разраснала в периода от 1900 до 1915, тя се задържала в Европа и Америка. Но Първата световна война разклатила икономиката на Европейския континент и забавила растежа на индустрията там, позволявайки на Холивуд да доминира във филмовата индустрия.

Историята на германското кино започва в периода след Първата световна война, когато Германия започва бавно да се съвзема от ужасите на войната. Киното било популярен начин да се избяга във фантазиите и филмовата индустрия процъфтяла. Това било спомогнато и от ниската стойност на марката, в сравнение с другите западни валути. Това позволило на филмовите творци да заемат и връщат марки, които за това време били обезценени. Но въпреки това германските творци не можели да си позволят високо бюджетни филми. Това довело до разрастването на германския експресионизъм: филми, които разчитали на символизъм вместо на реализъм, за да разкажат историите си. За начало на експресионизма се сочи "Кабинетът на доктор Калигари" (1919), който все още се изучава във филмовите училища.

Идването на власт на Нацистката партия през 1930-те години променя из основи германското кино. Много признати германски режисьори емигрирали за Америка, донасяйки значителния си талант в Холивуд. Филмите на ужасите на студиата Юнивърсъл през 1930-те са режисирани от емигрирали режисьори от Германия.

Днешните най-големи продуценти включват Constantin Film, Bavaria, Studio Hamburg, и UFA Film und Fernsehproduktion. Скорошни филми като "Бягай, Лола", "Сбогом, Ленин" и "Крахът на Третия райх" успяват да уловят провокативната и иновативна природа на немските филми от 1970-те.

В новото хилядолетие има възраждане на германската филмова индустрия, с високо бюджетни филми и добри приходи от германския боксофис.

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Stream live content to Apple devices using HTTPLive.
Both the m3u8 playlist file and media segments are named by using the file prefix out. To use a different file prefix such as myprefix add --httplivefileprefix=myprefix. This will create the files called myprefix.m3u8 and myprefix<index>.ts.
The m3u8 playlist assumes an HTTP client will load the media segments from the same directory as the playlist. To use a different URL to refer to the media segments use --httpliveurlhost=http://my-high-bandwidth-server/my-media-uri. The playlist file will then prefix each media segment with out<index>.ts file with this URL.
The --httplivebw parameter is used to define a comma separated list of available stream bandwidths in the master m3u8 playlist. The bandwidth values should account for both audio, video, and MPEG-2 TS container encapsulation overhead of each individual stream.
Producing multiple stream outputs will create a master playlist called multi.m3u8 which will contain references to each stream specific <stream-index>out.m3u8 playlist file.
To view the live stream from an Apple device can connect a device to http://<OpenVSX IP>:8080/httplive . This will load the master .m3u8 playlist containing references to each bitrate specific output.
To explicitly load a specific representation append index of the desired encoding output to the URL.
OpenVSX is able to capture live input from a remote HTTPLive capable publishing server. OpenVSX periodically reads an .m3u8 playlist file and then downloads the listed media container .ts segments just like an Apple iOS device such as an iPhone would. The captured input is re-assembled into a continuous live stream and can be re-distributed by OpenVSX.
The --delay= parameter is used to delay re-streaming by the given time in seconds. This should generally be as large as the HTTPLive chunk segment duration of the publishing HTTPLive server.
Since we're increasing the delay, we should also increase the video and audio frame queue sizes used to buffer the input data before processing outgoing content. This is done by specifying a larger than default --vidq= and --audq= sizes.


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This low-maintenance pie cousin combines earthy fall flavors to make a great brunch dish.
In small pan, sauté onions in butter until soft and brown. Add vinegar and continue to cook briefly until vinegar is completely absorbed. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Unfold puff pastry onto parchment paper or silicone baking sheet. Dust with flour, roll out sightly thinner and carefully crimp edges of pastry to make a roughly 1/4-inch border. Use fork to press down border edges. Spread sautéed onions over pastry; top with apple slices, rosemary and walnuts, followed by grated cheese.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until pastry has turned golden and cheese has melted.
A pizza wheel comes in handy for cutting portions.


The department of Public Works and Natural Resources is in the process of updating the City's Open Space Master Plan. The intent of this comprehensive plan is to evaluate our community's open space needs so we can proactively plan for the future.
The City has engaged the services of GreenPlay LLC, a nationally renowned park/open space and recreation consulting firm, to help in analysis and development of the updated plan. GreenPlay LLC drafted the initial Open Space and Trails Master Plan in 2002.
As a component of the planning process, City staff and GreenPlay are working together to conduct a community needs assessment. This will take shape in two forms, surveys and workshops.
A survey will be distributed via mail to a random selection of households across Longmont in early-mid February. This survey will be used to produce a statistically valid sample and results. If your household receives this mailed survey, your participation is greatly appreciated. A web questionnaire will also open in mid-late February for the general public until mid-March (watch for another announcement when it is live).
In addition to the surveys, two public workshops will be held on the evenings of Thursday, Feb.22 and Thursday, March 22. These meetings will consist of a presentation and interactive work stations. Participants will be asked a variety of questions to evaluate Open Space accomplishments over the past 15 years and to assess the needs of the community that should be addressed in this updated comprehensive plan.
We thank you in advance for participating in our master plan update and encourage youth participation in this process, too. As well, Spanish translators will be available at both public workshops. Your input will help guide the future of the City's Open Space program-improving the quality of life in our community for generations to come. Find details on the public workshops more at bit.ly/openspaceplan or by calling 303-651-8416.
Link to OS workshop details here.


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Church sued for refusing to host LGBT event
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The former manager of an event center owned by a Catholic church is suing the church because it had a morals clause in its contract banning LGBT events. The dispute began three years ago when a group of African-American LGBT activists asked to use the Ambridge Event Center in Portland, Oregon. The application was turned down because the center is owned by the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. The church had a morals clause in the agreement under which Holladay Investors was managing it the
center. Ambridge manager Alan Peters apologized to the LGBT organization and said "he would update the center's policies to affirm compliance with the law and would re-train employees." The for-profit company soon hired an LGBT employee as well. Now, Courthouse News reports Ambridge is suing the church because soon after the conflict with the black LGBT group, it terminated the Holladay Investors contract to manage the facility. READ MORE


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Luke records three separate resurrection stories. He places them in or near Jerusalem, and all on the same day. Our study is on the first of these stories, the story of the empty tomb. The story describes the women going to the tomb to anoint Jesus' body, the message of the angels, the report of the women to the disciples and their response.
v1. Matthew says that the women went to "look at the tomb" on the first day of the week. It is most likely that Joseph anointed Jesus on the Friday afternoon. The usual practice was to anoint the body with perfumed oils, wrap it in a linen cloth or sheet and place it on a bed of spices. The anointing takes place soon after death due to bodily decomposition. So, what were the women actually up to? Had the Sabbath barred their involvement in this act of devotion?
v2-3. The tradition is clear, when the ladies reach the tomb they find the stone rolled aside and the grave empty.
v4. The tradition as to how many angels appeared to the women and whether they were in, or outside the tomb, is unclear. Given the nature of the vision, there is bound to be some conflict among the eyewitnesses. Luke goes with two.
v5. The response of the women is to bow their heads, or more properly, do obeisance - the usual response when confronted with a divine manifestation. The angels go on to underline the significance of the empty tomb - Jesus is alive.
v6-8. While in Galilee, Jesus had prophesied his death and resurrection, Lk.9:22, 18:31-33. The angels remind the women of Jesus' words in the form of a shorthand gospel statement. God's anointed man may be "done in" by wicked men, but "you can't keep a good man down!"
v9. The ladies return to the apostles with the news. The apostles' and some other disciples (probably including Mary the mother of Jesus), are most likely in the city proper.
v10. We are unsure how many women went to the tomb, although Luke lists three. Only Luke mentions Joanna. Interestingly, in Mark the women don't tell anyone what they saw, although Mark uses this to dramatize his ending.
v11. As far as the disciples are concerned, the women's report seems like an "idle tale", nothing more than "nonsense".
v12. None-the-less, Peter (with John, cf. Jn.20:3-9. Note, "companions" plural, Lk.24:24) acts to check out the tomb and finds it empty, with nothing in it but the sheets that once covered Jesus. He leaves "wondering". Going away "wondering" is at least a first step on the road to faith.
Comparing the stories of the death and resurrection of Jesus in the four gospels is an interesting exercise. What we note is that the story of the cross is very similar, but that the resurrection stories and all over the place.
Many liberal scholars have jumped to the conclusion that the stories are later additions to the gospel tradition. Many like to run the idea that Jesus' spirit lives on, his life continues on in the church, but his body is now dust somewhere in a grave in Palestine.
It is clear that the story of the cross was fixed early in the oral tradition of the Christian church, but the resurrection stories seem more fluid. Obviously, the gospel writers happily selected from the tradition to suit their own ends. The short ending of Mark's gospel is particularly notable. Luke, on the other hand, selects three resurrection stories from the oral tradition and ties them closely to Jerusalem. For Luke, the gospel moves from Jerusalem, to Samaria, and to the ends of the earth, namely, Rome.
i] The cross of Christ is only part of the story. The focus of gospel preaching in Acts is very much on the resurrection, especially when the hearers are Gentiles. Even Paul develops a full theology of the resurrection along with the cross: Christ "was delivered over to death for our sins and raised to life for our justification", Rom.4:25. In simple terms, because Christ lives we may live also.
ii] We know from 1 Corinthians that some believers doubted the bodily resurrection of Christ and therefore, the bodily resurrection of believers. The Greeks saw the body as worthless matter which should be separated from pure spirit. This view infiltrated the early church and ended up as a full blown heresy known as Gnosticism. The same heresy, in the form of New Age philosophy or Eastern Mysticism, is around today. The New Testament tradition proclaims that Christ rose bodily, that the tomb was empty. As he rose, so shall we rise. Our body is not worthless, is not a hindrance to the spiritual life. Our senses, feelings and thoughts are not evil in themselves. In fact, the body, with its years of experience in this age, will pass with us into eternity and serve us there as it has here. Yes, of course, it will be transformed as Christ was transformed, yet what we are remains an integral part of what we will be.
So then, on this Easter morning let us proclaim "Christ is risen - he is risen indeed."
Read the four gospel accounts of the resurrection and note the similarities and differences.


"And the gains may be limited for the artists, whose peers are many, and who compete for a vanishingly small slice of the pie. Half of Campello's selections appear in the WPA's Artfile, a browsable archive where member artists upload artists' statements and images—a lot like what Campello is offering. Until recently, the WPA Artfile was published in print: a guide, not a game-changer."
This is completely incorrect and inaccurate.
The WPA Artfile has never been published in print.
What was published in print in the past was a separate WPA project which had nothing to do with the Artfile, and it was done at a very reasonable cost to the artists ($80 per artist as I recall) and open to anyone who submitted their inclusion fee and WPA membership fee. There are hundreds of artists in these WPA guidebooks, and each artist had one page with contact information and one image.
Also, as far as I know that WPA guidebook was never offered for sale in bookstores or Amazon, etc. as my book will be. And in my book none of the artists pay a cent to be in it.
Thus the comparison (erroneous to start with) is like comparing apples and mangoes.
...child's art is often displayed prominently on the family fridge, but one English boy has far surpassed that standard, recently exhibiting and selling his collection of paintings for more than $200,000.
Seven-year-old Kieron Williamson, known in the British media as "Mini Monet," recently exhibited and sold his collection of paintings for more than $200,000.
Seven-year-old Kieron Williamson of Norfolk, U.K., known in the British media as "Mini Monet," has impressionist style and impressive impact: All 33 works in his latest collection sold in 27 minutes, earning $236,850.


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'Bayesian thinking' helps in disease control
Thomas Bayes wrote:
The probability of any event is the ratio between the value at which an expectation depending on the happening of the event ought to be computed, and the value of the thing expected upon its happening.
Put in simpler terms, Bayesian thinking is about conditional probability, said Peter Davies with the Department of Veterinary Population Medicine at the University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine during a presentation. Even though Bayes, who was an English theologian and statistician, lived 300 years ago, his theories are useful in studying modern biosecurity and disease control.
Davies explained that prior probability (belief or opinion) exists, but with new information, the probability (belief or opinion) is revised. He used this basis to discuss Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv) and how biosecurity measures have changed as a result of knowing more about PEDv.
The Food & Agriculture Organization describes biosecurity as protection of health through avoidance of disease; and implementation of measures that reduce the risk of the introduction and spread of disease agents. Biosecurity requires the adoption of attitudes and behaviors by people to reduce risk in all activities, Davies said.
"It's difficult to 'know' sources of entry," Davies said. "Producers have to consider what might happen, what can happen, and what does happen."
Farm Inputs and Outputs
Variables can be difficult to control, considering the number of farm inputs and outputs, Davies said. The variable inputs include air, water, feed, people, supplies, equipment and pests, in addition to the animals themselves (semen, boars and gilts). When the inputs become part of the farm processes, waste, garbage and reclaim are outputs. Breeding stock and commercial pigs are outputs, too, along with the processes involved in selling animals.
Controlled access is the key, said Davies. From a national perspective, animals, products and some inputs (like vaccines and feed ingredients) can be controlled. From a farm perspective, animals, people, inputs, the barn environment and fomites (objects that may be contaminated with infectious organisms and serve in their transmission) can be controlled to a certain extent.
It can be done, and has been done with the exclusion of mange, lice, brucellosis, pseudorabies and other disease agents from herds, regions and/or countries, Davies pointed out.
Success Determinants
Davies said there are many factors that can impact the success - or failure - of disease control and eradication.
"Characteristics of the agent or disease itself are important, including routes of exit and transmission, the host's range and the agent's survival outside the host, and infectivity," Davies said. "The characteristics of the host, including immunity and infectious period, as well as characteristics of the environment - like area and animal density and biosecurity and management - also are important success factors.
"We know biosecurity is important, but we need clearly described procedures, and people who know those procedures," Davies added. "Compliance is the key." He said every farm needs a "biosecurity culture," and everyone on the farm needs to take ownership of biosecurity by understanding why it's important.
Even with high standards and carefully followed management practices, diseases like PEDv may not be prevented.
"PEDv changed the equation nationally, and refinement requires real knowledge," Davies said. That means "Bayesian thinking" will continue to be important as the industry gains more knowledge about diseases, disease agents, and the protocols that will help producers manage them effectively.
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Play Day brings a day of fun for local children
A day of fun activities brought hundreds of children to Williamson Park on Wednesday, as Lancaster City Council celebrated National Playday.
The action packed day started at 10am and went on until 4pm and all activities were free.
Children took part in den and fire building, face painting, treasure hunts and balloon modelling. There were also other popular attractions such as inflatable castles and slides, a huge twister, zorbing game and a rather muddy water slide that stretched down the hill under the Ashton Memorial.
National Playday is the annual celebration of a children's right to play, a national campaign supported by Lancaster City Council.
To accompany the festival-like atmosphere, music and entertainment was provided by local DJ's, More Music and a magic show for younger children was held inside the memorial itself.
The day was organised by Lancaster City Council's Sport and Play Officers who provide hundreds of free play activities for children each year. They also provide activities that support the holiday activity programmes that take place each school holiday.
Coun Ron Sands, Cabinet member with responsibility for children and young people, said: "Play Day is always a great event and this year's was no exception. It was great to see so many children having a good time and taking pride in one of our local parks."
• To find out more about the work of the Sport and Play officers and find out about future events visit www.lancaster.gov.uk/play
Labels: Lancaster City Council, National Playday, Williamson Park
Views sought on hackney taxi rank proposals
Lancaster City Council is asking for views on proposals to make changes to hackney taxi ranks in Lancaster, Morecambe and Carnforth.
Following proposals from the hackney taxi trade, a range of proposals have been put forward.
They include removing some unused taxi ranks, to extend and create others and change times that some are in operation.
Alternatively they are available for inspection at Lancaster Town Hall and Morecambe Town Hall.
Councillor Tony Johnson, chairman of the city council's Licensing Regulatory Committee, said: "These proposals have been put forward by the hackney carriage trade and it is important that local people now have the opportunity to have their say."
• Details of the proposals are available on the city council's website at www.lancaster.gov.uk/taxi.
Labels: Consultations, Councillor Tony Johnson, Lancaster City Council, Taxis
Dangerous dogs seized in Lancaster police raids
Three suspected dangerous dogs have been seized by police in Lancaster.
Officers raided addresses on Harcourt Road, Rutland Avenue and Edenvale Crescent this morning (Thursday) and seized three pit bull type dogs.
Two men, aged 26 and 56, were arrested on suspicion of possessing a fighting dog and are being questioned by police. The 56-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of possessing cannabis.
Any dog can be a danger to the public, but there are four types of dogs are illegal in the UK, the most common being a pit-bull type dog. A banned dog can be seized by police even if it isn't acting in a dangerous manner.
The dogs have been taken to a kennels where they will be examined by a trained dog legislation officer to determine what type they are. If they are not a banned breed of dog then they will be returned to their owners.
If they are banned dogs, officers will investigate the circumstances around the dog and owner. A decision will be made regarding what offences have been committed and whether to prosecute the owner in either criminal or civil courts.
The magistrates will determine whether they deem the dog to be a danger to the public and may decide to issue a destruction order. Alternatively, if they are satisfied that the dog is not a danger to the public they can return the dog, on the provision the owner agrees to comply with stringent conditions and the dog is placed on the government's Index of Exempted Dogs. Conditions include keeping it muzzled and on a lead when in public and having it neutered.
PCSO Amy Knott, Lancaster neighbourhood police team, said: "There has been an issue of people using their dogs almost as a weapon; threatening and intimidating others, or even encouraging the animal to act in an aggressive manner. This is dangerous and we will do what we can to prevent this from happening.
"However, we know that many dog owners also love their pets and train their animals responsibly so that they pose a minimal risk. In these cases there is the opportunity that a banned breed can be returned to their owner if they are prepared to abide by certain conditions that will ensure the safety of the public."
Labels: Dangerous Dogs, Edenvale Crescent, Harcourt Road, PCSO Amy Knott, Rutland Avenue
Lancaster City Council seeks views on revised gambling policy
Lancaster City Council is asking the public to help it review its gambling policy.
By law the council has to review its Statement of Gambling Licensing Policy every three years.
As the current version was published in January 2010 a revised version must be in place by January 2013.
A draft version of the revised policy has been produced and is now available for public comment. It can be viewed on the council's website at www.lancaster.gov.uk/gambling-review.
Alternatively, copies are also available in reception areas at Lancaster Town Hall in Dalton Square, Lancaster, and also at Morecambe Town Hall, Marine Road, Morecambe.
A separate document is also available showing a summary of the proposed amendments to the existing policy and these are reflected in the revised draft.
Any comments should be submitted in writing to Mrs W Peck, Licensing Manager, Lancaster City Council, Town Hall, Dalton Square, Lancaster, or by emailing licensing@lancaster.gov.uk.
The deadline for comments is 24th October 2012.
Labels: Consultations, Gambling, Lancaster City Council
Councillor warns on "Rat Run" Cycle Path dangers
Green councillor Jon Barry has warned that somebody is going to get killed or seriously injured unless prompt action is taken to stop cars using the Glasson Dock cycle path.
"For some time now there has been occasional use by motor vehicles of the cycle track between St George's Quay and Aldcliffe," he says. "However, the use has escalated of late because of the closure of St George's Quay.
"I have had reports of cyclists and walkers being forced into the ditch by up to five vehicles."
"In April 2011 I had firm assurances from Lancaster City Council officers that a series of warning notices were to be placed at either end of this rat-run and new bollards placed at the Quay end," he added. "However, despite me giving officers a number of reminders, nothing has been done.
"In desperation, I contacted the County Council several months ago and they said that they would sort something out. However, once again, no action.
"If this problem is not sorted out soon, especially with the number of children using the cycle track during the summer holidays, somebody will be killed or seriously injured."
"The police have been very helpful and have stopped several cars. However, they need support from our local authorities".
Labels: Councillor Jon Barry, Glasson Dock Cycle Path, Lancaster City Council, Road Traffic Accident
Teen given two-year ASBO banning him from Heysham estate
A teenager who has spurred others youngsters into acting in an unruly manner has been banned from a Heysham estate.
16-year-old Jaydon Garthwaite, of Rothesay Road, Heysham, was given a two year anti-social behaviour order after Lancaster Magistrates Court heard how he had caused a catalogue of problems for local residents and shop staff.
Under the terms of the ASBO, Garthwaite is now banned from Heysham's Combermere estate. The ASBO also prevents him from associating with William Morrison, Anne Jane Morrison, Tyler Ley or Scott Bowden in any public place or associating with Daniel Bell, Ryan Bowden, Aiden Westby or Daniel Westby in any public place other than Heysham Community Centre on Middleton Road, Heysham or DW Sports fitness, on Central Drive, Morecambe. He is also banned from causing harassment, alarm or distress to others.
PC John Davis, Morecambe Police, said: "Garthwaite's behaviour over the last year has often been aggressive and threatening, and at times has been fuelled by alcohol. As a result, a large number of families in the local area have suffered, and those with young children often do not want them to play out for fear of their little ones coming across Garthwaite and his associates.
"He has been abusive to residents, shop staff and police officers and he encourages others to act in a similar manner, which only exacerbates the problem."
He added: "ASBOs are designed to put restrictions on a person so that they can assess the way they behave and hopefully make a few changes for the better. However, if they refuse to comply, they face arrest and will be put before the courts. We hope that the community feel reassured that the ASBO on Garthwaite is now in place and that it shows we will not allow people to behave in this way."
Labels: ASBOs, Heysham, Jaydon Garthwaite. Rothesay Road, Morecambe Police, PC John Davis
Police appeal following assault outside Lancaster night club
Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Lancaster City Centre on Saturday 30th June.
The incident happened outside the Toast Nightclub on North Road at around 2.00am when the victim, a 18 year old man, was stood outside the club on the street.
He was approached by a group of women, who had just been refused entry into the nightclub, when one of the shouted something at him and another punched him in the mouth. He suffered a chip and crack to a tooth.
The woman is described as being approximately 30 years old, having a large build with dark brown hair and was wearing a black dress.
PC Simon Harrison from Lancaster police said, "I would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and who may have information to come forward and contact the police."
Anyone with information is asked to call Lancaster police on 101.
Labels: Crime Assault, Lancaster, North Road, PC Simon Harrison, Toast Nightclub
Link Road Reasoning Ripped to Shreds in new hearings
Hearings into the Heysham M6 Link Road have revealed that the justification for the scheme has been shot to pieces.
The Examination, which has been running for some weeks now, is being conducted by Mr Robottom, the Examiner for the new planning body, the National Infrastructure Directorate or NID, previously IPC.
"Open Floor" Hearings in Lancaster Town Hall and Torrisholme have given everyone the chance to speak their mind on the scheme. 31 people did so, and 30 of them told the Examiner how strongly they opposed this damaging and polluting scheme.
Campaigners Transport Solutions for Lancaster and Morecambe argue the new process, with the Examiner asking questions, rather than expensive barristers fighting it out, has revealed the holes in Lancashire County Council's case.
"The Link Road is not intended to solve Lancaster's problems" was just one surprising admission from the manager for the Link Road, Steven McCreesh.
The Council has also had to admit that the traffic figures they used in 2007 were wrong by 20 to 30%. They forecast that traffic would increase by 1.5% per year, but the actual increase has been only 0.5% per year.
The scheme was given the go ahead on those wrong figures, but things look very different now.
"We questioned those figures back in 2007, and time has proved us right", said David Gate, Chair of TSLM. "Now they're using figures from 2008, and there's no guarantee they're correct either.
"It's preposterous to justify a £123 million scheme on such flimsy grounds".
The forecast time savings on journeys on the new road have gone down to five minutes, at peak times only, which would hardly be noticeable for the long-distance drivers who will be using it.
The Council has also been taken to task for failing to investigate the alternatives, which include a package of transport measures proposed by TSLM that would really reduce congestion.
"These alternatives look even more attractive now, and cheaper in these days of cost-cutting," says David.
The Examination is expected to end in mid September, with a decision announced in early 2013.
Labels: Development Issues, Heysham M6 Link Road, Lancashire County Council, M6 Link Road, National Infrastructure Directorate, Transport Solutions for Lancaster and Morecambe
Criminals warned over drug smuggling after cannabis seized at port
Criminals looking to smuggle drugs and other items via Lancashire's ports are being warned they are being watched following recent seizures, including one at Heysham last week.
In the last few months, officers from Lancashire Constabulary's ports unit, working with police colleagues in the Isle of Man and port staff, have seized drugs worth over £315,000.
In the most recent incident in the early hours of Friday morning, officers stopped a vehicle at Heysham port and a search was carried out using a drugs dog. They discovered 76 bars of a brown resinous substance, believed to be 9oz bars of cannabis worth an estimated £50,000 inside the car's boot.
A search of a vehicle in February revealed an attempt to take £125,000 worth of drugs across to the Isle of Man. During the TT races £140,000 worth of drugs were also seized.
Detective Superintendent Martin Kay, Lancashire Constabulary, said: "Criminals may try to take drugs in or out of the county via our ports but they should know that they are being watched very closely.
"We take the policing of our ports very seriously and will work with port teams, other agencies and police colleagues on both sides of the water to provide a visible and effective deterrent to cross border crime and to make sure that our busy ports are secure."
He added: "We would ask residents to help us in this aim by reporting suspicious activity involving boats or aircraft, or around coastal areas."
The warning comes after press reports raised fears that cuts in the numbers of Customs Officers were damaging Britain's ability to prevent smuggling into the UK.
In May, the Daily Telegraph reported that senior immigration officers had claimed operations to combat the influx of drugs, guns and other contraband into Britain have been placed effectively on hold at Heathrow, while other media reported similar concerns from officers in Liverpool.
• Information can be given to police on 101. In an emergency always dial 999.
Labels: Crime Drugs, Detective Superintendent Martin Kay, Heysham Port
Top folk act J'ache Accused returns to Lancaster
There's a change of line up to previously announced dates at Lancaster's Robert Gillow folk nights this month.
Sadly, Pete Morton is unable to perform at The Robert Gillow on Thursday 9th August as arranged. He sends his apologies to everyone.
Happily, the excellent J'ache Accused is stepping up to fill the date - only his third Lancaster gig in four years.
The artist formerly known as Jake Hughes plays American country folk and a typical set will include numbers by the likes of Woody Guthrie, Jimmy Rogers, Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt, Merle Haggard and Neil Young.
Using 6-string and 12-string acoustic guitars, banjo, harmonica and possibly an electric instrument or two he plays and sings with considerable power, skill and belief.
Sounds to us like one heck of a replacement and well worth checking out.
Labels: Folk Music, J'ache Accused, Robert Gillow
Sustainability on the agenda at Ambleside
Renowned writer and broadcaster Jonathon Porritt delivered a sustainability masterclass at the University of Cumbria at Ambleside on Friday 20 July.
The university joined with the Lake District National Park Authority to organise the event and provide an opportunity for invited guests to discuss with Jonathon how the Lake District can contribute to, and benefit from, the transition to sustainability.
Jonathon initially spoke about the international backdrop of sustainability and the current position from a global leader's perspective. This was followed by a lively discussion on global and local sustainability issues and also the potential development opportunities at the university's Ambleside campus.
"It has been a real privilege to spend the morning at Ambleside at such an important time for the university as a whole", Jonathon said. "Brilliant people, lots of good ideas and sustainability are very much part of the mix so I believe the future prospects are extremely encouraging for the area."
"We were keen to work on this joint venture with the university and to engage with local groups in pursuing the sustainability agenda," commented Richard Leafe, Chief Executive of the Lake District National Park Authority."We are already committed to this work through our Low Carbon Lake District initiative and welcome the opportunity to support the education of residents, visitors and businesses through activities such as this."
"We were delighted to host this masterclass with Jonathon Porritt with invited attendees from the community, local business, the university and the Lake District National Park Authority," added Liz Beaty, Pro-vice Chancellor at the University of Cumbria.
"The university has a new corporate strategy with four themes, one of which is sustainability, so we are currently focusing on how sustainability can be embedded into not only our curriculum, but also our estates strategy."
Labels: Jonathon Porritt, Lake District National Park Authority, Sustainability, University of Cumbria
Spotlight Club moves to the Park Hotel
Lancaster's Spotlight Club - the monthly writers, musicians and poets performance event - is moving venues from The Storey to the Park Hotel for its next event in September, due to the uncertainties regarding the future of the Meeting House Lane-based arts centre.
The Next Spotlight will be on Friday 21st September. Compered by Simon Baker the event will feature poetry from Kim Moore, Miss P, Peter Donaldson and Joe Haslam, plus music from Amy-Jo Clough and Leroy Lopton.
• More info on events and Spotlight writer workshops: www.spotlightlancaster.co.uk
• The Park Hotel is on St Oswald Street off Bowerham Road, Lancaster and online at www.parklancaster.co.uk. Doors Open 8.00pm with Open Mic 8.30 - 9pm. Admission is £4 / £2 students/unwaged/concessions
Labels: Amy-Jo Clough, Events Music, Events Writers, Kim Moore, Leroy Lopton, Miss P, Park Hotel, Peter Donaldson. Joe Haslam, Spotlight Club
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