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When I started writing about analytics and Norwegian football a few months ago on KroneBall with Christian Wulff, one of the things I was pretty confident about was that Rosenborg would steamroll their way to another league title this season. When I was able to get data from the season before, the Trondheim club had an expected goal difference of about 30 better than the club with the next highest total and finished 15 points better in the table than second place Brann. While they failed to make it past the qualifiers for both the Champions League and the Europa Leauge last season, there was not much to suggest that any club would be challenging Rosenborg come March.
However, that has not been the case through 17 games this season in the Eliteserien. While Rosenborg does sit at the top of the table, they are only 5 points ahead of second place Sarpsborg. They have the third best expected goal difference in the league, behind the very impressive Sarpsborg (with a budget of roughly €4,000,000 and a stadium with a capacity of over 4,000) and underachieving Lillestrom. You could certainly claim Rosenborg are fortunate to be in first.
Celtic and Rosenborg are very similar positions in the European football landscape. They are both "big fish in small ponds", having much greater resources than the rest of the clubs in their domestic league. However, comparing Celtic's SPFL campaign last season to Rosenborg this year could not be more different. Celtic were never really troubled in Scotland on their way to a treble while Rosenborg are anything but comfortable slightly over half way through the Eliteserien. A better comparison would probably be current Valerenga manager Ronny Deila's last year at Celtic. Aberdeen certainly gave Celtic a scare that year, but the gulf in resources helped Celtic see off the Dons and take the title. Rosenborg will be able to address their weaknesses in the summer transfer market and likely win the league again, while their title competitors will likely lose their best players over the summer.
Rosenborg hoped to further cement their position in Norway and make their way to the group stages of at least the Europa League, if not the Champions League by signing Niklas Bendtner. While Bendtner's name may certainly be known, he has not been all that Rosenborg had been hoping for so far. He has 6 goals thus far in the league and is fifth in the league in xG with 4.95 and 0.41 xG per 90. However, for the money Rosenborg are paying for him, Bendtner was expected to bring much more. Despite Bendtner playing about 400 minutes more, Matthias Vilhjálmsson and Milan Jevtovic have scored 7 goals and Vilhjálmsson has a higher xG per 90 of 0.50.
In the league so far, Rosenborg manager Kare Ingebrigtsen has had Bendtner much higher up the pitch than we have seen him traditionally in his career. Bendtner does his best work in the box, using his physicality and strength to cause opposing back lines trouble. When he is able to get shots off this year, we see on his shot map that 72% of his shots come from the danger zone in the box, where you are more likely to score. However, Bendtner is only getting off 1.9 shots per 90 minutes, which is not enough for a player of his stature, and more importantly of his wage bill. And with an xA total of 0.99, "Lord Bendtner" is not offering much in terms of setting up his teammates with chances.
Meanwhile, Matthias Vilhjálmsson has only played in 825 minutes and is often coming off the bench for Rosenborg, but has more goals, scores them at a faster pace with 0.76 goals per 90, has a similar xG at 4.57 and a better xG per 90 at 0.50. Yet, Bendtner started over Vilhjálmsson in both legs of Rosenborg's fixture with Dundalk. It was Vilhjálmsson however that came on to score the fixture's winning goal in extra time for Rosenborg to advance and secure their place with Celtic. If Ingebrigtsen continues to start Bendtner over Vilhjálmsson and plays him in a similar role that he has all season, he might be doing Celtic an unintended favor.
One player Celtic will have to keep a close eye on is attacking midfielder Fredrik Midtsjø. The 23 year old Midtsjø has the highest xG+xA+xSA, or xGAS (tee hee hee) of 7.92 (xG 1.57, xA 4.99 highest at the club, xSA 1.36). He has a xGAS per 90 of 0.50, 4th best at the club. If you were to compare him to a Celtic player, Stuart Armstrong seems like a decent comparison (including good hair game). He is capable of creating his own shot, but he is more often creating for his teammates with a great final pass.
In the first leg of Rosenborg's fixture with Dundalk, Midtsjø was deployed by manager Kare Ingebrigtsen on the wing, where he is less effective in my opinion. Perhaps questionably (I am starting to sense a pattern here), Ingebrigtsen has done this a few times in the season and it often resulted in Midtsjø being less effective. In the second leg back in Trondheim, Midtsjø was played in his more effective central role and I would expect to see him there against Celtic. Scott Brown will have to work hard to keep Midtsjø.
Midtsjø will be a player Celtic will need to focus on when Rosenborg are on the attack, but the Norwegians will be missing perhaps their best playmaker against Celtic. Pal Andre Helland, who Ronny Deila said would "be a big loss", will not be available for either leg due to injury. Helland has the second highest xA total at Rosenborg at 3.62, but has the same xA per 90 of 0.32 that Midtsjø has. Helland also has the second best xSA at RBK at 1.25. Rosenborg will need to find someone to step up in his place and fill the important role he has with the club.
With this injury and Bendtner's lack of production so far this season, Rosenborg might be looking to keep things secure in the back, hit Celtic on the counter, and hopefully be within striking distance heading back to Trondheim for the second leg. Ronny Deila suggests as much when talking RBK and Celtic's Champions League match-up, saying in an interview with the BBC "Their best skills in the team are defend and counter attack. That will suit them and that's what they want to do in Celtic Park – they want to stay a little bit higher than maybe Linfield was doing." The only issue is, the stats do not necessarily show that is what they do best. Rosenborg's xG against is slightly better than average in the league, but worse off than 2nd place Sarpsborg, 4th place Brann, as well as mid-table club Odds BK.
Meanwhile, Rosenborg have the 2nd highest xG for in Eliteserien so far. Similar to Celtic in Scotland, teams in Norway often sit back against Rosenborg and they have to break down packed penalty areas. They do not often have to sit back themselves and try to counter domestically. Their defense has had some troubles this year, giving up 3 goals against recently promoted club Kristiansund after going up 2-0. RBK eventually got a late equalizer to save a point, but this is not the only instance they have shown defensive frailty.
Tromso currently sit second last in the league and have already sacked their manager this season, but they were able to beat Rosenborg thanks largely to the play of speedy Icelandic winger Aron Sigurdarson. The Rosenborg fullbacks have struggled much of the year when trying to contain opposition with pace. I am an admirer of Sigurdarson, but Scott Sinclair is much more talented than he is. Heck, Johnny Hayes and James Forrest are likely more talented than Sigurdarson. Celtic would be wise to use the overwhelming pace available in their squad to exploit the trouble the Rosenborg fullbacks have with it.
If Celtic is at their best, they should get through Rosenborg and advance to the Champions League Playoff. Of course, random variance can see anything happen over two legs, but the pace and quality Celtic have should be enough to overcome Rosenborg. Perhaps the only question one may have is what, if any the off the field distractions at Celtic will have on the fixture. The xOpinions Yer Da has on the Green Brigade are definitely overachieving on Twitter right now.
With the early exits of Rangers and St. Johnstone from European competition this year, Scottish football supporters and pundits alike resumed the calls for the Scottish season to be played in the summer, such as Norwegian and other Nordic football leagues do. Yet, those calls were not as loud after Swedish club Malmo were dumped out of Europe last round. None of these calls mentioned Rosenborg failing to qualify for both the Champions League and Europa League last season, nor their struggle to get past Irish Champions Dundalk (who also, ironically, play Summer football) last round. There are changes needed in Scottish football, but there is not much evidence that Summer football is what is necessary, and Rosenborg this year show that.
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By now, most who have been following my journey through stats and Scottish football are probably familiar with terms and concepts like "expected goals" "expected assists", and "goals per 90 minutes". If you are not, check out those links above. There seems to be more acceptance of these ideas around Scottish football as time continues to pass. Well, I am about to throw a whole new concept at you. But you have nothing to fear, it builds on what we know rather than something entirely new.
We know expected goals is a better indicator of future success than things like shots or even goals, but it often can be a bit abstract. If I tell you that Adam Rooney had an expected goals of 10.60 in 2016-2017, you can surmise you could expect him to score around 10 or so goals based on his performance. Maybe he will overachieve and score , maybe he will underachieve and score less, but we could reasonably expect 10 goals. However, does that mean Adam Rooney had a good season? A bad season? A mediocre season? Expected goals by itself does not tell us much when it comes to a player's performance compared to the league.
While baseball does not have the hold on Europe that it does on North and Central America, one cannot deny that it was an early adaptor of analytics and stats. I have discussed this before when applying the concept of the age curve to the SPFL and I am going to borrow from baseball here again. Baseball has come up with some stats in Runs Created and On-base Plus Slugging that they have realized are better indicators of performance than traditional stats like Batting Average, which certainly sounds like a familiar phenomenon to what football is going through now. They report these stats in traditional percentages, but they also compare a specific player's stats to the league's average in that stat with stats like wRC+ and OPS+.
These baseball stats gave me an idea. I would certainly like to know how a striker's expected goal stats or a midfielder's xA stats compares to the rest of the league. I decided to apply the same methodology baseball stat nerds apply to wRC+ and OPS+ to football. Now, perhaps proving we surround ourselves in an echo chamber on Twitter, I contacted Rangers Report to see if this idea was crazy or if it made sense. He let me know he was working on something similar with goals and borrowing the ice hockey stat of Goals Above Replacement. He has written about this and you should read it.
To do this, I first needed to determine the average expected value I was going to use. I also decided to use xG per 90 numbers so minutes played would not skew the numbers. For all "attacking" players (as classified by Transfermarkt) that played at least 400 minutes and took one shot last season, the average xG per 90 was 0.18 in the SPFL Premiership (perhaps tellingly that was the Non-Penalty Goals per 90 minutes for that same group as well).
Now that we have an average, we can compare your favorite player's xG per 90 with the average. We divide a players xG per 90 by the average and then multiply that by 100. This gives us what I am, tentatively, terming as a player's xG per 90+. If you have an xG per 90+ of 100, you are average, at least when it comes to your xG per 90. Every number above 100 is a 1% better than average, anything number below 100 is 1% below average. Let us use Adam Rooney again as an example, last season Rooney averaged a 0.33 xG per 90. We divide 0.33 by 0.18 and multiply by 100 and we get an xG per 90+ of 140, meaning he was 40% better than the average "attacker" in the SPFL last season. Got it? Ok, let's look at some numbers and see what we can get from them.
The above chart compares attackers from the SPFL Premiership xG per 90+ and Non-Penalty Goals per 90 who have at least played 400 minutes and taken a shot last season, and we see many names we would expect towards the top. Dembele, Griffiths, Sinclair, Moult, Boyce, etc. However there were some things I noticed and first was Esmael Gonclaves, aka Isma of Hearts. The Portugese striker was brought to Tynecastle in January and with the controversy that surrounded the Jambos and manager Ian Cathro in that time, Isma put together some impressive stats during a time when not many impressed in maroon. In fact, Isma had a xG+ of 219.7 (meaning he was 119% better than the average striker in the SPFL last season), which was second among SPFL attackers. Combine that with a very impressive Goals per 90 of 0.41 in his time last season, and one could think that given a full season at Hearts, Isma could be among the top scorers next season with that performance. Of course, all this is dependent on Isma not wringing Ian Cathro's neck on the touchline, which is not a given.
Something else I noticed on this graph was Alex Fisher. The recent Motherwell signing had a xG per 90+ of 145.6 (or he was 45.6% better than the average attacker last season). He also had the highest Goals per 90 of this group at 0.66, but finishing can be fickle and can fluctuate up and down. However, we see Fisher having similar xG per 90+ numbers as Liam Boyce, Louis Moult, and Adam Rooney. Last year, Fisher only played around 800 minutes for Inverness Caley Thistle. We would expect him to get more playing time next year, seemingly as the replacement for Scott McDonald for the Steelmen. While he may see some regression in goal scoring, if he can continue these good xG per 90+ numbers, we can guess he will be able to add more goals for Motherwell.
In addition to using this metric to compare players and their xG, we can also compare players xA as well. We calculate "xA per 90+" the same we do for xG. We take the league average xA per 90 of 0.13 and divide a player's xA per 90 by that average and then multiply it by 100. In this chart, we see the xA per 90+ and Assists per 90 for every SPFL Premiership player who has played at least 400 minutes and have one assist.
Perhaps surprisingly, we see Leigh Griffiths with the highest xA per 90+. I have discussed Griffiths being more than a goal scorer before and we have more proof here that Griffiths is more than a poacher, with Griffiths xA numbers 212% better than average with an xA per 90+ of 312. We also see Ryan Christie second in this metric, with an xA per 90+ of 229. Numerous people have been very impressed with Christie's time at Aberdeen last year, and the winger will be back at Pittodrie on loan this season. With such impressive numbers, Christie could be replacement for Johnny Hayes the Dons are looking for this season.
Another surprising name we see right next to Christie is Motherwell's Elliot Frear. The English midfielder arrived at Fir Park in late January and put in some impressive performances to help the Steelmen avoid relegation last season, and his xA per 90+ of 220.8, third highest in the SPFL. With a full season with the 'Well, if Frear can replicate these numbers, he could put together a great season with Motherwell.
Finally to bring everything around full circle, we again look at Barrie McKay. When we see his xA per 90+ numbers, we see he had a 109 xA per 90+. That means McKay was 9% better than the average player in the league when it comes to xA, which was 17th best in the league. With this new metric, I am hopeful that stats like expected goals and expected assists will become more than abstract concepts and a tool we can use to compare players contributions, like McKay's, the rest of the league. I am also open to suggestions on the name or any other comments you have about it.


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Lilliputian Discovers $25M, Biovex Bags $40M, Clinical Data Cedes Cogenics to Beckman Coulter for $17M, & More Boston-Area Deals News
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This past week saw a decent amount of venture dealmaking for Massachusetts tech and life sciences firms, with Woburn's BioVex and Wilmington's Lilliputian Systems scoring the biggest rounds.
—Boston-area biotech startup TargAnox closed a $5.1 million Series A funding round led by Ascent Biomedical Ventures. Partners Innovation Fund contributed $250,000 to the round and helped draw up the initial business strategy for TargAnox, which is out to commercialize discoveries made at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.
—Woburn, MA-based BioVex, a developer of cancer-fighting viruses, raised $40 million in venture capital to support late-stage clinical testing of its treatment for metastatic melanoma. Amsterdam-based Forbion Capital Partners led the deal and existing investors including Credit Agricole Private Equity, Innoven Partners, New Science Ventures, Triathlon Medical Venture Partners, and Scottish Equity Partners participated as well.
—Charles River Ventures of Waltham, MA, and Menlo Park, CA, closed its 14th fund with $320 million, bringing its total capital under management to around $2.1 billion.
—Lexington, MA-based CommonAngels and Waltham MA-based Stage 1 Ventures led a Series A financing round for Waltham, MA-based inStream Media, maker of a system that allows retailers to deliver behaviorally targeted ads and discount offers to shoppers at brick-and-mortar stores. The value of the deal was not disclosed.
—Aushon BioSystems, a Billerica, MA-based provider of microarray tools and services, raised $6.5 million from North Bridge Venture Partners.
—Natick, MA-based Semilab, a maker of metrology tools for semiconductor manufacturing and R&D, acquired Natick neighbor Advanced Metrology Systems and Billerica, MA-based QC Solutions for an undisclosed amount of cash.
—Software maker SpaceClaim of Concord, MA, a provider of 3D direct modeling tools, raised $7 million from return investors including Borealis Ventures, Kodiak Venture Partners, Needham Capital Partners, and North Bridge Venture Partners.
—Cambridge, MA-based biotech giant Genzyme (NASDAQ:GENZ) acquired rights to three cancer drugs (one which shows promise as a treatment for multiple sclerosis) from Germany-based Bayer AG. The deal doesn't involve upfront fees, but Genzyme will make annual payments from revenue to Bayer. The Cambridge firm will also shell out $75 million to $100 million for a Seattle-area factory to produce one of the drugs.
—Nano-Terra, a nanotechnology research and development firm based in Cambridge, MA, announced it will develop new surface materials for water treatment in partnership with Minneapolis-based Pentair (NYSE:PNR). Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
—Newton, MA-based Clinical Data (NASDAQ:CLDA) cut a deal to sell its outsourced genomics research business, Cogenics, for about $17 million to Orange County, CA-based life sciences company Beckman Coulter (NYSE:BEC).
—Lilliputian Systems of Wilmington, MA, reportedly raised $25 million to support the development of tiny fuel cells for mobile phones and laptops. The round, which brings Lilliputian's total raised to about $90 million, included new investors Stata Venture Partners of Needham, MA, and Altira Group of Denver, and repeat investors Atlas Venture, Fairhaven Capital, RockPort Capital Partners, and Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers.
—Cadec Global, a Manchester, NH-based maker of GPS tracking, logging, and safety equipment for truck fleets, hauled in $4 million in new financing from existing investor Thule Investments of Reykjavik, Iceland.
—Sepaton, a maker of various products for enterprise data protection based in Marlborough, MA, raised $15.5 million in a Series F round led by new investor Focus Ventures of Palo Alto, CA. The round was joined by Jerusalem Venture Partners, Menlo Ventures, Valhalla Partners, and HarbourVest Partners, all return investors.
—Wireless chipmaker M/A-COM Technology Solutions of Lowell, MA, was acquired by John Ocampo, the owner of California private equity fund GaAs Labs, for $30 million in cash and $30 million in senior loan notes. Another $30 million is on the table, depending on future M/A-COM revenues.
—Waltham, MA-based skin-treatment developer Magen BioSciences was acquired by Wilmington, N.C.-based contract research firm PPD (NASDAQ:PPDI) for just $14.5 million. In 2006, Magen raised $15.4 million in a Series A round of financing led by Highland Capital Partners and joined by Flybridge Venture Partners (formerly IDG Ventures) and Lux Capital.
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The United States Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) is a large underground addition to the United States Capitol complex which serves as a gathering point for up to 4,000 tourists and an expansion space for the U.S. Congress. It is located below the East Front of the Capitol and its plaza, between the Capitol building and 1st Street East. The complex contains  of space below ground on three floors. The overall project's budget was $621 million.

The CVC has space for use by the Congress, including multiple new meeting and conference rooms. On the House side, there is a large room which will most likely be used by a committee. The new Congressional Auditorium, a 450-seat theater, is available for use by members of Congress or for either House of Congress should their respective chamber be unavailable.

The CVC officially opened on December 2, 2008. This date was selected to coincide with the 145th anniversary of placing Thomas Crawford's Statue of Freedom atop the Capitol building in 1863, signifying the completion of construction of its dome.

Design concept
The CVC contains three underground levels: a balcony level entrance, the Emancipation Hall (second) level and a third restricted level for new congressional offices and meeting rooms. The construction of the CVC represents the largest-ever expansion of the United States Capitol and more than doubles the footprint of the U.S. Capitol building complex.

The American Institute of Architects gave RTKL Associates Inc. with the Award of Excellence in Historic Resources for their work on the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. The award was presented at the Architecture Week Closing Party & Design Awards Gala on September 30, 2010, in Washington, D.C.

Construction history

Construction of the CVC was supervised by the Architect of the Capitol. That post was held by Alan Hantman, FAIA until his term expired on February 4, 2007; construction was then continued by then Acting Architect of the Capitol Stephen T. Ayers, AIA, LEED AP.

The ceremonial groundbreaking for the CVC took place on June 20, 2000. Although originally planned to be completed by January 2004, the final completion date (not including the Senate and House expansion space) was extended to December 2, 2008. The proposed cost was originally $71 million, but it has risen to $621 million. The CVC has caused controversy for being over budget and behind schedule. Much of this is blamed on the rising cost of fuel, post-9/11 security measures, and inclement weather. At a hearing on the CVC cost-overruns Representative Jack Kingston called it "a monument to government inefficiency, ineptitude and excessiveness."

The first major construction contract, worth nearly $100 million, was awarded to Balfour Beatty (formerly Centex Construction), in the spring of 2002. This contract involved site demolition, slurry wall construction, excavation, construction of columns, installation of site utilities, construction of the concrete and structural steel, waterproofing, and construction of a new service tunnel. By July 2005, Balfour Beatty Construction completed all excavation and structural activities, and the roof deck covered the entire CVC structure.

Manhattan Construction Company was responsible for the build-out including, installation of electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems, coordination with existing Capitol building systems where the center connects within the Capitol building, and completion of the above-ground East Front Plaza, with related site work and security elements.

Operations and features

The space is mainly designed for use as a holding zone for visitors waiting to take tours of the Capitol. The number of annual visitors to the Capitol has tripled from 1,000,000 in 1970 to nearly 3,000,000 as of recent times, and it has become difficult to deal with the congestion caused by such crowds. In the past, visitors were required to line up on the Capitol's east stairs, sometimes stretching all the way to 1st Street East. This wait could last hours and no protection was offered against inclement weather. Tickets were not timed and were on a first-come, first-served basis.

With the addition of the CVC, visitors now have a secure, handicap-accessible, and educational place to wait before their Capitol tours commence. Visitors are free to explore the CVC, which houses an exhibition hall, two gift shops, and a 530-seat food court. Visiting the CVC and the Capitol are free. Tickets for Capitol tours are also free and are available online for order ahead of time.

Emancipation Hall

Emancipation Hall is the main hall of the CVC and measures in at . It was originally designated the Great Hall, but this was changed to Emancipation Hall when a bill cosponsored by Congressman Zach Wamp and Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. was passed by Congress and signed by President George W. Bush in January 2008. Emancipation Hall contains two large skylights, which each measure  by  and allow for a view of the Capitol dome never before seen. The skylights allow a significant amount of natural light into the hall and are surrounded by pools of water and seating on the roof deck.

The Hall displays the original 1857 plaster cast of the Statue of Freedom, the bronze statue that stands atop the Capitol dome. It was moved to the Hall from the basement rotunda of the Russell Senate Office Building, across Constitution Avenue from the Capitol, where it had stood since January, 1993.

The Hall also displays 24 statues of the National Statuary Hall Collection. The complete collection is made up of two statues from each state. The statues are donated by their respective state to honor notable residents. In the past years, all 100 statues have been housed in the Capitol, many in Statuary Hall. This has led to overcrowding of statues and relocating some of them to Emancipation Hall has allowed for some space to be reclaimed. According to the Acting Architect of the Capitol Steven T. Ayers, more-recently added statues have been given preference for a move to Emancipation Hall.

On April 28, 2009, a bust of Sojourner Truth was dedicated in Emancipation Hall.

Exhibition Hall

The Exhibition Hall includes an  high tactile polyurethane model of the Capitol dome. The hall is dominated by a pair of curving  marble walls lined with artifacts and interactive touch-screen displays. Included in the collection are documents signed by George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Six scale models of the complete Capitol illustrate how the building expanded over time. Two alcoves off the main Exhibition Hall hold large flat screen televisions to allow viewers to watch live telecasts of the House and Senate floor proceedings. A third alcove located behind the tactile dome model on the main axis of the Capitol holds the Lincoln catafalque, which used to be displayed in the basement beneath the crypt. It closed in March 2019 to undergo renovations. It reopened in 2022.

Other facilities and spaces
Two theaters located above the Exhibition Hall continuously show a 13-minute video on the history of Congress and the Capitol Complex. Visitors enter the theaters at the Emancipation Hall (lower) level and exit at the staging (upper) level. The theaters will show the same film, but on a staggered schedule to allow a smooth flow of tourists into the Capitol.

Off of Emancipation Hall are two gift shops, one at the north end of the Hall and on at the south end. These replace the single gift shop previously located in the Capitol Crypt.

The CVC includes a 530-seat food court, which is expected to alleviate overcrowding in the cafeterias in the Congressional office buildings.

Congressional space
About  has been reserved for use by Congress. Much of the space is for a new Congressional Auditorium. Most of the rest of the space will be made into committee meeting rooms.

Service space
A number of tunnels were constructed as part of the CVC project. The first is a  long truck service tunnel, whose entrance is located north of Constitution Avenue near the underground Senate parking garage. Its goal is to alleviate traffic on the plaza and to enhance security by checking delivery and service trucks at a safe distance from the Capitol itself. A second tunnel was constructed to connect the CVC to the Library of Congress. Part of East Capitol Street was closed during construction and the tunnel was completed in the winter of 2005.

Criticism

Costs
The high cost of building the Capitol Visitor Center has been an ongoing source of controversy for the project. Time magazine projected the total cost to be nearly $600 million. Critics cited its three auditoriums, the largest cafeteria in Washington, and a tunnel that links the Capitol Visitor Center to the Library of Congress as a symbol of federal and Congressional overspending.

Religious criticism
In addition to the controversy attendant upon the repeated delays and cost overruns, Republicans have criticized the center for what they view as insufficient coverage of American religious heritage. Senator Jim DeMint of South Carolina said that the CVC fails to "appropriately honor our religious heritage that has been critical to America's success." Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich started a petition seeking to more prominently recognize religion at the center. At the time of its construction, the CVC had a plaque which declared the national motto to be "E Pluribus Unum," a traditionally used motto, but not the official United States motto. It has since been changed to the official motto, "In God We Trust." Some of these controversies were briefly addressed by Beth Plemmons, Chief Executive Officer for Visitor Services at the Capitol Visitor Center, during her testimony on May 16, 2018, at a hearing before the Committee on House Administration, U.S. House of Representatives.

See also

 Frederick Law Olmsted
 National Visitor Center
 Visitor center

References

External links

 Official website
 Project Fact Sheet  (spring 2006) from the Architect of the Capitol
 "U.S. Capitol's Visitors Center and Statuary Hall include several noted Catholics," My Catholic Standard, by Maureen Boyle, July 22, 2010.

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Vine Street Rumble by Benny Carter, Grade 5
As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) "Kansas City Suite – the Music of Benny Carter," this is a medium-up Shuffle feel, with solos for tenor saxophone and piano. The sax section plays the tune in unison while the brass interject those terrific rhythmic figures that Carter wrote so well. Soft, tight ensemble passage swing like crazy and raise the roof when played yet again up an octave and very powerfully. What a joy this one is! Classic Basie!
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy by Josef Zawinul/arr. Phil Wilson, Grade 4.5
As recorded by Buddy Rich on the album of the same name, this 'fat-back' rock classic begins with a repeated vamp featuring solo guitar and/or piano before a horn trio — alto, tenor, trumpet – paves the way for the full ensemble entrance. This is high-intensity writing for all, and solo space is reserved for tenor and guitar. A sudden switch to swing in the final bars provides a perfect ending. Rhythm section parts are partially notated with chords cued.
Big Dipper by Thad Jones, Grade 6
This new advanced level edition is taken directly from the original ink parts that were on the stands at the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra (now the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra) debut performance in February 1966 and continues to be played by the group Monday nights at the Village Vanguard in New York City. Originally commissioned by Count Basie for an entire album of Thad Jones' music, however Basie never made the record, instead suggesting that Thad start his own band. This extended 16-bar blues still maintain that swinging Basie mindset in a straight-ahead blues style. Its basic foundations are a relaxed but powerful rhythm section with a driving ride cymbal beat and crisp hi-hat, underpinning saxes and brass that are tight, and always on the back of the beat.
Moanin' by Charles Mingus/arr. Sy Johnson, Grade 5
This up-tempo swinger has become the signature tune for the Mingus Big Band. It opens with a free-wheeling baritone sax solo and features raucous ensemble passages and group improvisations. You won't find this chart on any easy-listening radio stations!
I Left My Heart in San Francisco arr. Quincy Jones, Grade 4
Quincy Jones wrote some incredible arrangements on very popular tunes for the Count Basie Orchestra. As recorded on "60's – This Time By Basie," Quincy's arrangement of "I Left My Heart In San Francisco" features great interplay between the ensemble (melody) and the piano (solo fills, all written out). There is short solo space for tenor saxophone, and ranges are very moderate. This chart is playable by most any band. A classic!
Moten Swing arr. Ernie Wilkins, Grade 4.5
There have been a lot of published charts on this tune, but this is the original version as played by and recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra. This chart should be in every jazz band library! Wonderful roaring ensemble passages and soft, soft sections which will make your band sparkle. A guaranteed winner.
Ben Huntoon is the Jazz Education Consultant at Stanton's Sheet Music. He received bachelors and masters degrees in music from Capital University and The Ohio State University respectively. As a professional trumpeter, Ben is accomplished in a wide variety of genres and has performed throughout the Midwest on many stages over the past 30 years. He also teaches trumpet, coaches brass ensembles and has served on the jazz faculty at Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio.
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The Beatles for Baritone Ukulele 27 July, 2018
recommended by Barb M., Keyboard and Folk Music Specialist
The Beatles for Baritone Ukulele includes 20 classic Beatles songs including "Let It Be," "Here Comes the Sun," "Yellow Submarine," and "Ticket to Ride." The songs are written with the words in standard notation with chords. Sometimes, a bari uke part is written in tablature. At the back of this collection, there is a notation legend for the bari uke parts. Check it out, strum or pluck along, and sing your favorite Beatles tunes. While away the summer day and entertain your friends on a lazy afternoon!
For more information about this collection or other baritone ukulele collections, call us at 1-800-42-MUSIC, email us at keyboard@stantons.com, or visit the newly redesigned stantons.com. Shop Stanton's for all your sheet music needs!
Barb M. has worked in the Keyboard Department at Stanton's since 1981. An active folk musician in the Columbus area, Barb also works with ensembles at her church and plays in the Columbus State Concert Band. In her spare time, Barb loves working with animals and computer games.
NEXT WEEK: School Choral Week 2018! 25 July, 2018
Featuring talented clinicians from major publishers, Stanton's summer choral clinics are a fantastic way to jump-start your school year! We always look forward to visiting with our regular customers, matching up faces with names of new attendees, and meeting teachers new to Stanton's from across the country.
NEW THIS YEAR: Stanton's Elementary General Music Clinic and The Joy of Singing for Elementary Choir are now combined into ONE GREAT DAY OF MUSIC! We'll explore classroom resources, musicals, games, and more from a variety of publishers, and you'll also preview the best new music and resources for beginning choirs from Hal Leonard!
And, we're excited to host ALL of our valuable School Choral Week sessions this year at our store in downtown Columbus Ohio! There's no better destination for music, and you'll love being able to explore all the resources that Stanton's has to offer.
Mark your calendar for these dates:
Elementary General Music Clinic
(featuring The Joy of Singing for Elementary Choir)
Thursday August 2, 2018 (9:00-4:00)
Clinician: Cristi Cary Miller, John Jacobson & Roger Emerson
THE JOY OF SINGING for Middle & High School Choir
Friday August 3, 2018 (9:00-4:00) Clinicians: John Jacobson, Roger Emerson & Cristi Cary Miller
Stanton's Super Session
Saturday August 4, 2018 (9:00-4:00)
Clinicians: Andy Beck, Greg Gilpin & Jen Sper
Pre-registration will close on Friday 7/27, but space will be available at the door. For more detailed information regarding any of these clinics, contact the choral department at 1-800-426-8742, extension 1. Shop Stanton's for all your sheet music needs!
Join Us with RANDALL FABER 23 July, 2018
The Power of Technique and Artistry
Friday 8/10/2018 9:30-12:00
Stanton's Sheet Music, James E. Strouse Workshop Hall, 330 S. Fourth Street, Columbus OH 43215
Registration: FREE
Join Steinway artist, composer and author Dr. Randall Faber for this motivating and educational complimentary workshop. Discover Technique Secrets in harmony with repertoire. Benefit from the rich tapestry of Sight, Sound, Story to inspire confidence and expressive performance at every level.
Special discounts and refreshments will be available. Register for this exciting free session online or by phone at 1.800.426.8742, ext. 3. Come join us for an inspirational morning with one of the nation's leading performers and teachers of piano!
Dr. Randall Faber has appeared as guest artist at universities throughout North America and Asia, including the Beijing Central Conservatory, the Shanghai Conservatory and the Royal Conservatory of Canada. He has been Convention Artist for the Music Teachers National Association Conference and master teacher for the World Conference on Piano Pedagogy, National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy, the Australian Piano Pedagogy Conference and the National Piano Teachers Institute. Faber has given recitals throughout the United States, Canada, and Asia. He has appeared on international television and on public radio in live recital broadcast. Here in the U.S. at the invitation of Steinway, Dr. Faber performed a tribute recital on Horowitz's own legendary piano, receiving a distinguished service award as a Steinway Artist. Dr. Faber holds three degrees from the University of Michigan and a PH.D. in Education and Human Development from Vanderbilt University. His research on motivation and talent development has been featured in journals and media in South Korea, China, Australia, and at the 9th International Conference on Motivation in Lisbon, Portugal.
Stanton's E-Tools: Listening Library 20 July, 2018
The amazing staff at Stanton's knows how valuable your time is. That's why we try to provide you with as many tools as we can to make choosing music easier, faster and more enjoyable. In this series, we will be profiling our E-tools. Whether you are a local customer here in Columbus, OH or one of our many friends around the world, we hope you will find a way to use our E-tools!
What is the Listening Library?
When you are searching for new music that fits your group, sometimes looking at or even playing through a score is not enough. Music is meant to be heard, not just seen. That is why we have a forever growing number of recordings available in the Stanton's Listening Library.
The Library files are in an easy-to-use MP3 format and are created from promotional recordings produced by the publishers. Whenever possible, Stanton's uses the full-length recording, but due to the fact that some tracks were only made available as publisher promotional copies some of the tracks may be excerpted. We are constantly adding to our library, so check back often for updates!
How do I know if Stanton's has a recording of the piece I'm looking for?
When browsing or searching our main website, you will see a volume icon next to any item that has a recording available. Clicking on that icon will take you to a recording of that piece. Having trouble hearing? Check to make sure that your speakers are turned up and not set to mute, or that your headphones are plugged in.
Can I access the Listening Library from my smart phone or tablet?
Absolutely! The Stanton's mobile website is compatible with all tablets and smart phones. Just touch that "Volume" icon to get started. If you download the Stanton's Barcode Scanner App, you can even use the tablet or phone's camera to scan the barcode on a piece of music, and you will be immediately directed to that item's recording. It makes shopping for music (or browsing your own music library) a breeze!
For questions about how to use our Listening Library, please feel free to give us a call at 1-800-42-MUSIC or visit us online or in person!
Click here for more in the Stanton's E-Tools series!
Six Resources to Protect Your Hearing in Rehearsal 18 July, 2018
Wearing ear plugs is something few performing musicians do. We worry about communication and our effectiveness in playing, so we tend to forgo the plugs – but AFTER experiencing hearing loss is not the time to start worrying about protection. Here are some educational resources to help you protect one of your most valuable musical assets – your hearing!
Read this article to learn more about the workings of the inner ear, how to recognize hearing loss symptoms, and how to prevent more damage: The Musician's Guide to Hearing Protection – from a Doctor!
Read this article to learn about the different types of ear plugs and the components that make them: Musicians' Hearing Protection: A Review
Use this resource to find the right ear plug for you: Which Musicians Earplug is Right for You?
Did you know, sound at or above 85 decibels can cause hearing loss? What is ALARA? Read about the increase in citizens with hearing loss and learn about steps to effective noise control in our community: What Is a Safe Noise Level for the Public?
Recently, a viola player in the UK won a compensation case for hearing damage from the horn section of a performance. The volume reached at least 137 decibels. Read the article here.
Hearing loss can end your career and change how you live your life. Music educators are no exception. Check out some more resources to have on your phone to regulate your classroom rehearsals:
The Best Phone Apps to Measure Noise Levels
3 Free Classroom Noise Level Monitors
Excellence in Choral Literature 2018 17 July, 2018
Stanton's Sheet Music is pleased to announce our 25th annual Excellence in Choral Literature Clinic!
EXCELLENCE IN CHORAL LITERATURE
Saturday 8/25/2018, 9:00 am-12:30 pm
REGISTRATION: $20
This session, led by James Gallagher (Professor Emeritus at The Ohio State University), is designed to help you select concert and contest literature from some of choral music's most distinguished composers, featuring the best in new music for mixed, treble, and men's choirs at all levels of difficulty. Your registration fee includes a complimentary packet of over 30 titles.
In honor of this session's 25th anniversary, we will also be presenting selected quality titles from previous years highlighting the great depth of valuable literature found on the Excellence Clinic lists.
Come join us to discover beautiful music and share ideas with colleagues and friends!
Registration is NOW OPEN! For more information, please contact us by email, or call us at 1.800.426.8742. Shop Stanton's for all your sheet music needs!
New Rock & Pop Arrangements for Band 16 July, 2018
recommended by Ken Tilger, Band Education Specialist
FOR ELEMENTARY BAND
Feel It Still arr. Michael Kamuf, Grade 1.5
From their album Woodstock, indie band Portugal. The Man has crossed over into the pop charts with this infectious and energetic tune that sat at #1 on the Billboard Alternative Songs charts for 13 weeks. Your students will love playing this driving and fun arrangement. This selection makes a perfect concert closer!
Short Cuts for Beginning Band Vol. 5 arr. Michael Story, Grade 1
A sure fit for your beginners using just the basics, this suite features Bruno Mars' "Treasure," "Eye of the Tiger" from Rocky III, Camila Cabello's "Havana," and closes with "And All That Jazz" from Chicago. Each theme is focused toward a specific instructional objective and is extremely performable. The tunes can be programmed all at once or throughout your school year.
FOR JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND
See You Again arr. Johnnie Vinson, Grade 2
Featured in the hit movie "Furious 7" and recorded by Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth, this rock ballad has a memorable melody and nice rhythmic feel. Here is a very effective setting for young band by Johnnie Vinson.
Enter Sandman arr. Paul Murtha, Grade 2
From heavy metal masters Metallica, this 1991 hit has become a rock standard. Paul's powerful arrangement for band effectively captures the hard-driving feel of the original.
Ready for It arr. Michael Brown, Grade 2
Taylor Swift is rockin' the pop charts again with this monster hit from her CD reputation. Here is an effective version for band featuring the gritty opening and catchy melodies.
That's What I Like arr. Michael Story, Grade 2
Bruno Mars never disappoints with his upbeat, happy tunes, each with a charismatic ear-wig that keeps them coming back for more. This straightforward arrangement meets that standard and is a bold addition to any middle or junior high program. It would be a welcome addition to a high school concert as well. Everyone will enjoy this chart topper on your next performance.
Thinking Out Loud arr. Robert Longfield, Grade 2
Recorded by pop sensation Ed Sheeran, this great-sounding arrangement for young players features a moderate rock tempo and the melody skillfully passed around to various sections of the band.
Thunder arr. Paul Murtha, Grade 2
As suggested by the title, this powerful rock hit from Imagine Dragons has a thundering pulse and strong melodic lines throughout. Nicely adapted here for band by Paul Murtha.
FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
Bruno Mars On Tour arr. Patrick Roszell, Grade 3.5
Three of Bruno Mars's biggest hits are combined in this catchy arrangement including the funky "24K Magic," the hip-hop style of "That's What I Like," and the disco style "Treasure." With these diverse styles, an opportunity for an introductory solo, and a varied representation of this charismatic mega-artist's work, it will certainly be a huge hit with your students and audience alike.
Despacito arr. Paul Murtha, Grade 3
Becoming the first YouTube video to hit 4 billion views, Luis Fonsi's "Despacito" also reached the top of the pop charts in over 40 countries. Featuring a blend of Latin pop and urban rhythms, this infectious hit works great in this adaptation for concert band.
Sweet Child O' Mine arr. Paul Murtha, Grade 3
This classic rocker from 1987 was featured on the Guns N' Roses debut album, and became their first #1 chart hit. Still popular 30 years later, this is sure to be a blast from the past for audience members and a fun piece for the band as well.
Ken is a former band director, and has been with Stanton's since 2004. His iPod ranges from jazz and funk to classic and alternative rock, and symphonies. Besides music, he geeks out on amusement parks, hockey (are 4 hockey podcasts too many?), and all things Pittsburgh. He spends his free time being dad to 2 young children and playing saxophone with Swing's the Thing Big Band.
Easy to Play Worship Songs 13 July, 2018
The Big Note Worship Book contains 20 songs for beginning pianists including "Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)," "10,000 Reasons," "Lord I Need You," "Good Good Father" and more. These are great pieces to play on a recital, sing along with, play in Sunday School, or just play for your own enjoyment. The songs are drawn from the contemporary Christian songs being sung currently in worship. Have your young students try this out!
For more about this collection or others for beginning sacred piano music, call us at 1-800-42-MUSIC, email us at keyboard@stantons.com, or visit us online at stantons.com. Shop Stanton's for all your sheet music needs!
Warm Ups for Changing Voices 12 July, 2018
recommended by Jen Sper, School Choral Music Specialist
Warm-Ups for Changing Voices by Dan Andersen
As any middle school choir director knows, change is the name of the game! A changing voice is just one of countless physiological and emotional changes that middle school students experience. Knowing the general limits of male and female changing voices, as well as the specific capabilities of your students, are two keys to building healthy-and happy!-middle school singers. This book is an accessible, must-read resource for any middle-school choir director looking to foster stronger, more capable musicians, and offers 25 warm-up exercises along with customized grade-specific tips for using them along with free access to accompanying audio recordings.
Jen Sper has been with Stanton's since 2006. A former middle school and high school choral director, she holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Baldwin Wallace College Conservatory of Music. An active choral singer and accompanist throughout the Central Ohio area, she also enjoys good food, running (to counteract the good food…) and the Muppets.
NEXT MONTH: Sacred Choral Reading Session 11 July, 2018
Stanton's is pleased to welcome back Lloyd Larson as our clinician for the August Church Choral Music reading session, and we invite you to join us at Overbrook Presbyterian Church (4131 N. High Street, Columbus OH 43214) on Saturday August 11, 2018.
Lloyd Larson earned a B.A. from Anderson University of Anderson, Indiana in 1976 and a M.C.M. from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary of Louisville, Kentucky in 1979. He has done additional graduate work at Southern Baptist Seminary, The Ohio State University, and Northern Baptist Seminary, Chicago, Illinois.
Since 1982, Lloyd has been an active composer and arranger for several major publishing companies of church and school music. His compositions and arrangements include well over 1,500 published works – including choral anthems, numerous extended Christmas, Easter and non‑seasonal works, keyboard collections, vocal solo and duet collections, instrumental works for solo and ensembles, orchestrations, and handbell settings. The resulting notoriety has placed him in constant demand as a clinician throughout North America. It is Lloyd's work in his local church that continues to be the catalyst for much of his writing. He currently directs the adult choir in his home church in addition to being involved in worship planning and leadership.
Your registration for the clinic includes a packet of over 35 new choral anthems that are hand-picked from the hundreds published each year. We look forward to seeing you on August 11th for a wonderful morning of singing with one of the nation's most sought after church music experts.
Sacred Choral Reading Session
Overbrook Presbyterian Church
4131 N. High Street, Columbus OH 43214
Cost: $25.00 (There is no pre-registration; you may register at the door beginning at 8:30)
email our choral department for more details
Sacred Piano Reading Session
also featuring Lloyd Larson
Saturday 8/11/2018, 2:00 pm-4:30 pm
Stanton's Sheet Music
330 S. Fourth Street, Columbus OH 43215
Cost: $5.00 (There is no pre-registration; you may register at the door beginning at 1:30)
email our keyboard department for more details
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Keep Calm and Play On 09 July, 2018
When you're feeling the pressure, why not take time out to play some of the finest contemporary music? Keep Calm and Play On is a lovely piano collection that brings together 22 calming pieces, including themes from films such as "The Artist," "Amelie," "The King's Speech," and "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy," as well as compositions from Philip Glass, Michael Nyman, Yiruma, and Zbigniew Preisner. So why not sit down and play some of your favorites? They'll calm you down and give you fresh energy to face whatever the day brings!
For more information about this collection or other music you are interested in, call us at 1-800-42-MUSIC, email us at keyboard@stantons.com, or visit our website at stantons.com. Shop Stanton's for all your sheet music needs!
Star Wars: The Last Jedi 06 July, 2018
Whatever your ensemble's ability level or instrumentation, Stanton's can help you find the best "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" music for your concert band!
The Rebellion Is Reborn arr. Jay Bocook, Grade 4
From Episode VIII of the Star Wars saga, here is a masterful setting for mature bands. Based on the "concert" edition created by Mr. Williams himself, "The Rebellion is Reborn" brings the excitement and drama of "The Last Jedi" to the symphonic stage.
Soundtrack Highlights from Star Wars: The Last Jedi arr. Michael Brown, Grade 3
From the blockbuster movie "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," John Williams continues to display his mastery of music for film. This dynamic medley includes poignant new themes along with familiar older melodies as some of our favorite characters return for this episode. Includes "The Rebellion Is Reborn" and "Finale."
Selections from Star Wars: The Last Jedi arr. Paul Murtha, Grade 2-3
Scored with flexible instrumentation options, here is a beautifully adapted medley of the primary themes from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi." You'll hear dramatic new material along with well-known melodies of your favorite characters. Includes "The Rebellion Is Reborn" and "Finale."
Music from Star Wars: The Last Jedi arr. Johnnie Vinson, Grade 2
Featuring a blend of exciting new themes along with familiar favorites from earlier Star Wars movies, here is a great-sounding medley for young players. Includes "Main Title and Escape," "The Rebellion Is Reborn," and "Finale."
Star Wars: The Last Jedi arr. Robert Longfield, Grade 1.5
Skillfully arranged for second-year players, here is a concise medley of the dramatic music from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi." Includes "The Rebellion Is Reborn" and "Finale."
FastTrack Music Instruction 05 July, 2018
If you and your friends want to start a garage band, the FastTrack series is for you! FastTrack method books give you a fast way to learn how to play that new instrument (or the one that's been sitting in the closet for a few years). They're designed for the player who wants to learn on their own terms with the help of some user-friendly instruction, professional audio and video examples, and cool music to play along the way.
The Starter Pack for each instrument (Guitar, Bass, Keyboard, and Drums) includes the method book as well as audio and video access online. Each person can work by themselves, then meet up to put the songs together. After the Starter Pack, you can explore the songbooks for even more great songs. It's time to reignite those rock star dreams!
For more about this series, call us at 1-800-42-MUSIC, email us at keyboard@stantons.com, or visit our newly redesigned website at stantons.com. Shop Stanton's for all your sheet music needs!
Get Ready for STANTON'S SUPER SESSION! 02 July, 2018
Saturday 8/4/2018, 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Stanton's Sheet Music, 330 South Fourth Street, Columbus OH 43215
REGISTRATION: $60.00 (includes lunch)
Do you need to put a little "spark" in your choral program? Is there just too much new music out there for you to review? Join us for a fun, enriching day of music education with Andy Beck, Greg Gilpin, and Stanton's own Jen Sper featuring music from Alfred Publications, Shawnee Press, Choristers Guild, Heritage Music Press, and other choral publishers. Nowhere else will you find such a variety of new choral selections and teaching resources to inspire and motivate you and your students as you begin the school year.
NEW THIS YEAR: We're excited to host ALL of our valuable School Choral Week sessions this year at our store in downtown Columbus Ohio! There's no better destination for music, and you'll love being able to explore all the resources that Stanton's has to offer.
Visit our previous post for information on how to choose the Stanton's session that is best for you.
Registration is NOW OPEN! Call us at 1.800.42.MUSIC for more information. Shop Stanton's for all your sheet music needs!
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REVIEW: Nunsense at Rhino Theatre
By Adam F. Cohen
originally published: 06/04/2016
The surviving nuns of the Little Sisters of Hoboken are beset with mishap. Having lost the other 52 of their order to some rancid vichyssoise made by their own cook, are putting on a variety show to raise the money to bury the final four nuns as their previous fundraising fell slightly short and they had to resort to popping the poor dears in the freezer…temporarily. With the board of health breathing down on them and some of their funds diverted to other forms of entertainment, these enterprising nuns sing and dance their way into your hearts.
Despite the set up, this is light hearted entertainment that has gentle snipes at current events (Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton) and is blessed with six female performers who's voices blend wonderfully in joyful singing. Dan Goggin's musical has been performed around the world for decades and features pretty much every type of song – country, gospel, religious.
All these nuns are jostling for the spotlight, all harboring secret longings for the stage, which of course adds to the hilarity and the fun. Reverend Mother (Beth Valenti) tries to maintain her 'superiority' until she discovers a bottle of "Rush" in the girls locker room and succumbs to its effects. Sister Mary Amnesia (Ann Alfano) is also wonderful as the young nun who received a blow to the head by a falling crucifix and can no longer remember her name. There is Sister Mary Leo (Alexa Racioppi) who longs to be the world's first nun ballerina, and Sister Robert Ann (Cheryl Alessio) who chafes at being the understudy and is so desperate to perform she takes every opportunity she can to show off, and Sister Mary Hubert,(Randi Seffinger) Mother Superior's right hand nun, who's surprising gospel power rivals our Lady Aretha's. And the nun of a thousand habits (Caitlin Jurewicz) playing multiple roles including the Sister Julia – the unfortunate chef.
No moment is left idle, no joke unexamined, no harmony unsung, no plight un-prayed for. They have earned the right to be "Holier than Thou," but they would rather tackle your soul with a few she-bops, ballet, and tap.
Every Sister gets a chance to shine in Buzz Theater Productions' effort. Highlights include Racioppi's graceful dancing, the slow discovery of Alfano's true identity, and all of the group numbers. Director Jo Ann Ventor keeps the pace lively. If a joke doesn't land fully, don't worry another one is following in the next sentence. The audience even gets in on the act as the sisters interact through out the show.
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This is a little respite from the chaos going on out in the world or between your ears. Nunsense is an invitation to hand over the wheel to these eager servants of the Lord and let them give you a couple of hours of silly, sentimental and sublime entertainment. No fuss, no muss, no complications - just entertainment with staying power that, you should pardon the expression, goes down easy. Just the way it's been doing for 30 years.
The production runs through Sunday, June 5th at the Rhino Theater in Pompton Lakes. More information at smilingrhinotheatre.com
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More on the theme of poets and artists: Good friend Sally Reed steered me to a slender volume, Letters on Cézanne by the poet Rainer Maria Rilke. These letters were written mostly to his wife Clara while he was living in Paris in 1907, a time when he was spellbound by Cézanne's work.
Once asked to identify the most formative influences on his poetry, Rilke answered that Paul Cézanne had been his supreme example. "After the master's death, I followed his traces everywhere." For Rilke, Cézanne was the sine qua non of the artist who took residence in the very center of his work and stayed in that place of authenticity for 40 years. It was that perseverance that brought on a "conflagration of clarity", said Rilke, and without it, the artist would flounder in the periphery, only capable of accidental successes. Those are deep and profound lessons for a young poet to learn from a painter.
Somehow I too must find a way of making things; not plastic, written things, but realities that arise from the craft itself. Somehow I too must discover the smallest constituent element, the cell of my art, the tangible immaterial means of expressing everything.
It seems to me that the "ultimate intuitions and insights" will only approach one who lives in his work and remains there, and whoever considers them from afar gains no power over them.
For the next thirty years he did nothing but work. Actually without joy, it seems, in a constant rage, in conflict with every single one of his paintings, none of which seemed to achieve what he considered to be the most indispensable thing. La réalisation, he called it, and he found it in the Venetians whom he had seen over and over again in the Louvre and to whom he had given his unreserved recognition. To achieve the conviction and substantiality of things, a reality intensified and potentiated to the point of indestructibility by his experience of the object, this seemed to him to be the purpose of his innermost work.
It's not really painting I'm studying (for despite everything, I remain uncertain about pictures and am slow to learn how to distinguish wha'ts good from what's less good, and am always confusing early with late works.) It is the turning point in these paintings which I recognized, because I had just reached it in my own work or had at least come close to it somehow.
All chatter is misunderstanding. Insight is only within the work.
It is mainly an understanding of the decisive role "balance" plays in this art; that balance between the reality of nature and the reality of the image which was Cézanne's entire striving and which, when he achieved it, he likened to a "folding of hands." Rilke was well aware that this balance, this perfect equivalence (impossible without previous insight into the inadequacy of mere "representation") was nothing less than a major event in the history of art. And there is a statement, the most important, perhaps, in the entire sequence of letters, which raises this idea above the level of aesthetic discourse: where he speaks of the "scales of an infinitely responsive conscience…which so incorruptibly reduced a reality to its color content that that reality resumed a new existence in a beyond of color, without any previous memories." Nowhere has the literature on art come closer to stating Cézanne's achievement that does Rilke in this sentence.
I knew you would love this. And now I love it afresh, as I do every time I look into this miraculous little book.
I never "got" Cezanne (I am embarrassed to tell you) until I read these letters.
Yes, that is such a great quote Sally. Thanks for adding it and for sending me to this extraordinary book.


A few summers ago, I was at Kings Island amusement park with some students. We were totally pumped to ride one of the newer rollercoasters called the Banshee. We got in line and watched the people scream as the rollercoaster twisted, turned, and flipped around the track. "That looks sooooo sweet!" we said to each other. The fun new ride sat four people across and the cars hung below the purple track. As my friends and I got buckled in, our feet dangled down & the anticipation began to build. The air brakes released and the coaster started rolling and climbing that first big hill "clink, clink, clink" went the gears as we tightened our grip. The anticipation rose to a climax as we reached the peak. People screamed as the coaster dropped and twisted into the first big loop… whoosh! What a rush! The wind whipped past our screaming faces and we couldn't help but smile in excitement and fear. "This is AWESOME!" We loved it so much we jumped back in line & rode it 3 times in a row.
Life is a lot like a rollercoaster. It is full of ups & downs, peaks & valleys, mountaintop experiences & deep dark pain. On a rollercoaster you need the different elevations in the track to make a fun ride. Without the dips & valleys, the rollercoaster wouldn't be able to generate enough force to do a loop-de-loop and the riders would miss out on that first big drop that takes your breath away, makes you scream like a little girl, and wet your pants a little. But when it comes to life I'd rather have the peaks and the perks without the pain.
Unfortunately, life doesn't work that way. Struggles, difficulties, hardship, and pain are part of the harsh reality of a fallen world. Maybe you have had some pain in your life: emotional pain or physical pain. Hurt feelings, broken friendships, broken hearts, & broken bones are all very painful experiences. I've been laughed at, embarrassed, made fun of, bullied, not made the team, had my heart broken, broke a finger, lost a friendship, lost a loved one, had my favorite pet die, had a friend die, and it all hurts. The valley of pain can be a sad & lonely place. It can be a challenging and uncertain time. Our heart gets beat up, our body gets beat up, and our souls can take a beating too. I wish I could take the pain away, but I can't. So I am left, like you sometimes, wondering why God lets all this stuff happen.
Well, I don't have a great answer for the "why". I am not sure why things have happened to me, to you, to our families, and to our friends. Deep down I can start to lose hope. I can get sad, depressed, & angry, and I find myself in a funk. But that's when God reminds me that I am not alone, that we are "overcomers", and that He promises to walk through the pain with us. He may not take it away, but Jesus can relate to our pain and suffering. He asks us to trust him & rely on his strength and not our own. That's so hard to do because I want to fix it, but I can't. I've got to let it go and give it all to Him.
So, when life's rollercoaster throws your for a loop, don't panic and freak out. Remember, that God is still in control and that He cares about your situation and wants to help you through it. Tell God how you feel, ask him to help you, share your pain with a trusted friend, & learn to get back up again. There are better days ahead.


The TV-tower is loved by pretty much everyone in Berlin. It's always a lovely homecoming when I see him (he is male you know). He gives everyone a sense of belonging. You can believe how hard it is to walk by and not take a picture of it (him).
1. The government of the GDR needed to create their very own landmark of Berlin.
2. The construction of the TV tower during the cold war took four years from 1965 to 1969.
3. The official opening was on 3rd October 1969. Coincidental, the 3rd October today is an official bank holiday in Germany and The Day of German Unity. Who would have thought all these years ago? If Walter Ulbricht had known he would probably have tried to build the TV tower twice as high.
4. The TV tower stands right in the centre of the city at Alexanderplatz.
5. The 365 metre TV tower (plus a few metres of antenna) is Berlin´s highest building.
8. The lift needs 38 seconds to go up.
9. The staircase has 986 steps visitors aren't allowed to use them.
10. Its silver disco ball on top is a rotating viewing platform and café.
11. The café is at a height of 207 metres and it needs 30 minutes for a full round.
12. The visitor platform is at 203 metres.
13. On a clear day visitors can look as far away as 42 kilometres into the distance.
14. The tower has no name as such, it is simply called TV tower. Some will tell you its name is "Tele-Spargel," translated into English that would be "Tele-Asparagus." So far I asked many Berliners for confirmation and they have never heard or used that name. So it might be a mythos.
The TV-tower is somewhere in this pic - do you see him?
There is one big downside when you visit the panorama platform and that is that you can't see the tower from there. I bought my tickets here.
Hi Sam, the gender thing is so very confusing indeed. For example a tower is female in Spanish (only if I remember correctly), and it is female in French too. No idea at all why the Germans think it is male. The spire (the antenna) of the TV-Tower is female in the German language, and also in French and Spanish. There are no rules, as in if the Germans think it is male use the opposite, this would be too easy.


The Hannam Bridge was commission in 1976 and, at the time, it was considered the foundation of the infrastructure system in South Korea. After more than 40 years of operation, the bridge, as well as hundreds of other same-generation bridges, are aged and deteriorating and reaching the end of their design life. As a result, there is an urgent demand for bridge maintenance or rehabilitation across the country's infrastructure while also ensuring that construction does not impede the flow of transportation. To ensure that there is a strict monitoring and inspection system and efficient rehabilitation, the Korean government developed a new bridge maintenance system (BMS).
The ongoing deterioration of bridges is a serious concern for transportation agencies and emphasizes the need for a cost-effective, proactive strategy to provide preventive maintenance. Therefore, the establishment of a new generation BMS provides a more reliable decision-making process for bridge maintenance. Object-oriented 3D models were utilized to provide the level of detail, analysis, evaluation, and collaborative workflows needed during the design process and support BIM methodologies required for the new BMS system.
The bridge maintenance team created a digital twin to be paired with a physical entity and then represent its existence to help with monitoring and data analysis. First, a 3D geometry model was generated using the as-built document of the existing bridge using OpenBridge Modeler. Next, a "reversed" 3D surface model was created using ContextCapture and a 3D scanning procedure. Noteworthy in this 3D model is the combination of photo scanning using drones for the lateral and top surface model, and laser scanning cloud data for the bottom surface model. At the end of this task, the 3D models are overlapped based on predefined marks, which are included within the digital twin and attached to the real bridge before 3D scanning procedure. The overlapped model can be considered as the performance digital twin of the physical bridge, including damage records, and represents the as-is model at the beginning of the maintenance project.
Lastly, RM Bridge was used to derive an analysis model from the digital twin for assessing the future behavior of the bridge. Using the digital twin, inspection work can be implemented automatically with a camera and the aid of a damage detection framework, which uses image processing and image tracing methodology. Once the damage is detected, cracks, material degradation, corrosion of steel elements, or other issues are assessed to determine reduction of structural parameters. A chain of analysis cases is conducted according to different combined load cases. The results are then compared and discussed, and the future behavior of the bridge is analyzed. Using digital twins helps the bridge management team determine required repair/strengthening measures in the new bridge maintenance system to better manage the monitoring and inspection system for all Korean bridges.


Jaunted Productions, LLC is an award-winning independent production company based out of Paulsboro, NJ. We develop and produce independent films, corporate videos, music videos, commercials, demos and highlight reels.
Our staff includes award winning writers, directors and producers. Jaunted Productions has won several awards for independent films we've produced including top honors at the Philafilm Festival in Philadelphia, PA. We have also won top honors at the Philly Philm Slam, Philadelphia, PA and the Accolade Film Festival, Los Angeles, California in the short documentary category. We've worked with Oscar award winning directors such as Barry Levinson and Sidney Lumet. Emmy award winning writer, Tom Fontana, and Oscar winning actresses Rita Moreno and Sally Field. We have worked with major television networks and production companies such as HBO, FOX, Warner Bros. Entertainment Group, MTV and The Levinson/Fontana Company.
We only use Hollywood industry standard equipment, including the RED ONE Camera, Zeiss Prime Lenses, Adobe and Final Cut Editing, as well as DaVinci Resolve Color Correcting. We have the talent, equipment and capacity to write, direct, produce and deliver a fully finished product.
Access to multiple locations, accommodations, and transportation. We also have a local studio that can accommodate nearly any production. Full make-up and wardrobe facilities and even a props and scenic room. No job too big or too small.
Jaunted Productions has the following equipment for use during production.
Zeiss Prime Lenses including a 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm set.
Multiple Editing Decks with the latest versions of Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Final Cut.
In edition to editing, we also have DaVinci Color Correcting and Pro Tools.
We have multiple HD cameras and an all the lights needed for any production.
We also offer Graphic Design, Custom Graphics, and Marketing Materials.
Multiple Digital DAT Recorders, Microphones, and both wired and wireless lav microphones.


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Majority of Public Sees Presidential Campaign so far as Dull, but also Important
By Russell Heimlich
Most Americans say the presidential campaign has been too long and dull (56% each), while 53% say it has been too negative. At the same time, an overwhelming majority (79%) views the campaign as important.
Even though partisans generally find little to agree on these days, comparable percentages of Republicans, Democrats and independents say that the campaign has been too long and too negative. In addition, more than eight-in-ten Republicans (85%) and Democrats (83%) say the campaign is important, as do 77% of independents.
However, there are partisan differences in views of campaign 2012. Currently, 33% of Republicans say the presidential campaign is interesting, down from 52% in late March before Mitt Romney had effectively secured the GOP nomination. The share of Republicans describing this year's campaign as dull has spiked from 42% to 60% since then.
By contrast, Democrats are finding the campaign increasingly interesting as the general election gets underway. Currently, 45% say it is interesting, up from 36% in March; 46% see the campaign as dull, down from 55% in March. Among independents, 65% in the most recent survey see the campaign as dull, up from 56% in March. Read More
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Already-low voter satisfaction with choice of candidates falls even further
Partisan divide grows over value of Washington experience
State of the Union 2018: Americans' views on key issues facing the nation
Support for free trade agreements rebounds modestly, but wide partisan differences remain
U.S. public sees Russian role in campaign hacking, but is divided over new sanctions


Lay the groundwork for your video properly before shooting. Decide on the locations you will use and make sure they are just the way you want at the time of shooting. Inform your team, and describe the tasks before you start. If you have guests in the hotel, inform your guests of your work.
Prefer to shoot ordinary people instead of professionals. The use of ordinary people will make your video look more natural and therefore add sincerity. The personnel in your team might be in the video if they volunteer. That's how you can present a more realistic idea to the viewer. Volunteering guests can also be helpful for you to shoot a realistic and sympathetic video.
The videos that most appeal to the users on the Internet are those which are fun and extraordinary. Instead of a standard introductory film, a fun video with creative ideas will have a higher effect.
On the Internet, users like short videos more. If the duration of a video is more than 5 minutes, the number of views could drop visibly. Also limit the number of messages you wish to convey through a video and do not try to express yourself at length. Videos with a simple message that do not tire people will be remembered more.
Videos in the shape of virtual tours, which contain panoramic views from every corner of your hotel, may be impressive. However, and to be honest, it is not those kinds of videos people like and share. The number of shares will be higher if your videos are informative, interesting and fun. And do not forget to encourage your guests to share your videos.
Once your video is ready, start spreading it as much as possible. Share your video on your website, Youtube, Vimeo, Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites, with cleverly-chosen keywords, hashtags and interesting (but short) explanations. If you cannot start spreading your video first, it is likely that your videos will be missed out.
Try to measure how many people watched your videos after you are done with sharing. That's how you can also track which videos bring better results. Closely follow up the comments under your videos as well, and do not hesitate to engage in the conversation when appropriate.
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Welcome guests in style with lots of goodies, information of your wedding, maybe a shawl for the ladies with these exclusive palm leaf handle welcome bags. Made of palm leaf with handle and closure. Can accommodate wine bottle, magazine, chips and sweets and brochures. Measures 15" Length Top x 10" bottom x 7" height x 4-1/2" width x 4-1/2" high handle. Sturdy and can stand on its own.
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Q: Groovy Swingbuilder: How can i add a scrollpanel to my frame? I want to add a scrollpane, which contains a textarea, but I don't know how. So I searched the internet and found some examples, but none of them helped me.
This is some of my code:
frame = sb.frame(title:"BPNM Builder", size:[600, 400],defaultCloseOperation:WindowConstants.EXIT_ON_CLOSE){

panel(id:'mainpanel',border:BorderFactory.createEmptyBorder(10,10,10,10)){
    gridBagLayout()

    label(
            text:"out:",
            constraints: gbc(gridx:0,gridy:0,fill:HORIZONTAL,insets:[0, 0, 323, 0])
            )

    textArea(
            id:'liste',"commands:\n" + ml.opList,preferredSize:new Dimension(200,180),
            constraints:gbc(gridx:1,gridy:0,gridwidth:REMAINDER,fill:VERTICAL,insets:[20, 300, 85, 0])
            ,editable:false
            )

    textArea(
            id:'outline',preferredSize:new Dimension(350,140),
            constraints:gbc(gridx:0,gridy:0,gridwidth:REMAINDER,fill:VERTICAL,insets:[20, 0, 85, 200])
            ,editable:false, lineWrap:true, wrapStyleWord:true
            )

Could somebody tell me, how I can add a scrollpane to my frame, containing textareas?
Thanks in advance!

A: Just embed the textAreas in a scrollPane:
scrollPane(constraints:gbc(gridx:1, gridy:0, gridwidth:REMAINDER, fill:VERTICAL, insets:[20, 300, 85, 0])) {
    textArea(id:'liste', "commands:\n" + ml.opList,editable:false)
}

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for a snort of whiskey.
my art journal is taking an interesting turn. it is expressing stuff found in my every day lately, things that happen outside of me–rather than living solely in my festering thoughts.
you know, still got the festering thoughts, but a bit of the reality in which they wander their every day.


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Q: Why did I earn 100 points in my Stackoverflow account when logged in other stack axchange site
Possible Duplicate:
Should all linked accounts get the 100 bonus?
Linked account +100 rep bonus also applied to account with 200

I know that people with 200 points or more on stackoverflow, gets 100 bonus points when logs in other stack exchange forum.
But happens that I not only got 100 points at programmers, I also got them in stack overflow. Is that a bug? If I go to my reputation page on stackoverflow I cant see this 100 bonus points being tracked there as all my other pointers earned are.

A: No, it's not a bug. You get that 100 rep so you can post answers, and chat and all that because you are already a trusted SE user.
I'm guessing your question will be downvoted, though, because it's already been asked before on MSO...


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WRMC Not Immune To Economic Slowdown
by Daddy Warbucks
Daddy W. was not surprised that the economic downturn has affected the region's best hospital, Washington Regional Medical Center. It is an unqualified statement that hospitals, even in the best of times, struggle to treat the uninsured and poor. And in these uncertain economic times that burden is even greater. Much greater.
The leadership at WRMC, which at times has made some unpopular decisions, has with the direction and leadership of its board of directors (all really good, sound folks who love this area and WRMC) made some hard, but good decisions this past week or so. They have cut the 401(k) contributions the institution made to employee retirement plans from 6 percent to 5 percent; they have stalled the layoffs of 60 to 70 people, they have trimmed their own salaries and most of all, no bonuses are being awarded. Everyone is glad to have their jobs.
In the medical profession, just like in private business, there is a big gap between those who make the big bucks and those who have an hourly job and earn a meager paycheck. WRMC made the correct decision to make cuts all the way around, from the top to the bottom.
Not the easiest decision to make. But the WRMC management and board are not complaining, just making plans that make sense in these uncertain economic times.
Big Question
From 1982 to 2007 some two-thirds of all serious athletic injuries to female students in public schools were related to what sport? (Answer at the end).
Few Knew
But all of your favorite liquor outlets in Fayetteville CAN open at 7 a.m. Monday through Saturday, but few do. The only one Daddy W. knows that opens that early is Sam's Club wholesale that is available to big-time customers each day before the store opens to the other peons with Sam's Club Memberships. Why don't more liquor stores open at 7 a.m.? Staffing, says one owner who added "I mean we already work from 10 a.m. to midnight."
Take Home Gourmet
A new take-out gourmet shop on the south side of the Ozark Mountain Smokehouse on Dickson Street has opened. Hammontree's Take Home Gourmet offers freshly prepared appetizers and entrees that are vacuum-sealed to take home and warm up. Chad Hammontree is the chef. The address is 245 N. Church Ave. Check out www.hammontreesgourmet.com for a menu.
IHOP Benefits
On Feb. 24 — aka National Pancake Day, Shrove Tuesday and Mardi Gras Day — IHOP restaurants will be offering guests a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes to raise awareness and funds for Children's Miracle Network. The feed will be from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. For information, visit www.ihoppancakeday.com.
The local Denny's in Fayetteville, out on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, buoyed by the Super Bowl commercial, gave away a lot of free breakfasts on Feb.3. So many that when the lines got long, valuable coupons were given to customers who couldn't or would not wait. Free is free. Not a bad promotion. Denny's, of course, hopes folks will keep coming back.
Ticket Slump
The maiden season of the NWA Naturals is, of course over. Daddy W. hears that ticket sales are down for the coming season. More fallout from the recession, Daddy W. suspects.
Sour Grapes
Sounds like some underlings at Tyson Foods are squawking about Dick Bond and mumbling about his retirement perks like the shiny new car.
Courthouse Sales
Own a piece of Bella Vista, foreclosure style. Head to the courthouse steps in Bentonville at 10 a.m. Feb. 27. A list of more than 50 lots with some estimated starting bids as low as $800 will be sold. The final list of what goes on the block will be presented to bidders the morning of the sale. But your credit, debit or check card won't work. Cash, check or money order only. For information call 855-5016.
Big Answer
Some might say it is not a sport, but cheerleading led to all these injuries. Ask any cheerleader. It is a sport.
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Who's taking care of Fido?
What to get than special someone
Butterflies and Black Panthers
Wrap It Up- Goodbye 2006
Rolling Tough


Okay, it's Tuesday. One week exactly till I leave for Chicago! Holy Moly!
M. just informed me we are close to a trader joes, and to a whole foods. TJ's is one of the things I miss most about living in the US. This is good, as it will greatly aid our now well-refined cost-saving, health-helping grocery plan. Here it is: We order a minifridge for our room, (it started with us using ice buckets, then bringing a soft cooler in our suitcases, then realizing we could just ask for a fridge and they'd give it to us), on the first or second day, we go grocery shopping. We buy all we'll need for breakfasts and lunches, yogurt, veggies, fruit, sandwich stuff etc., snacks (last year we OD'd on the luna bars), energy drinks, and wine. We even have a plan for the wine. We buy wine at the store, then "order" wine glasses from room service (again, initially, we ordered glasses of wine from room service to get the glasses...until we realized we could just order the glasses), then we use and wash the glasses throughout the trip, fill up our glasses in our room and take them down to the events downstairs. Its genius.
I get a whole week to hand with M. and C.
I get to meet my theisis supervisor, and fellow classmates I've been in contact with over the last while.
I need to make a hair appointment and spend more time on my wardrobe/packing plan. Yes there's a plan. It's a whole Word document. I've been researching packing for Chicago, and thankfully just realized someone I went to highschool with lives there and can give me a heads up (thank-you face book).
Posted by T. at 7:55 a.m.
I love the word document thing. That's totally something I would do. I'm addicted to lists.
It seriously takes months just to prepare for this trip. Good thing we love it so. I'm looking forward to my viking fix!! I wonder if we can get martini glasses delivered to the room too? I bought a french press coffee mug so we can buy coffee and make our lunch time cups using that. Now if we can just get microwave we are set!!
I love the fill-up-the-glasses-upstairs trick. It's ingenius, and slightly silly.
I just realized I typed "I get a whole week to HAND with M. and C." That should be "HANG." lol. But I'm leaving it, b/c it's amusing.


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    public static void main(String[] args) {
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At CoolSys, safety is a top priority — which is why our new Fleet GPS system comes with a wealth of information that will help keep our drivers across our fleet of vehicles safe.
With the new GPS system, the Safety Department is automatically alerted if the telematics in the vehicle signal about seatbelts, hard stops, rapid acceleration/deceleration, and a possible accident — allowing us to quickly reach out to technicians to make sure that they are okay and to get help or a tow truck on the way, if needed. This helps reduce time waiting on the side of the road. Recently, we were able to contact a technician within a couple of minutes of a serious accident. We also have contacted those where there had been a near-miss and they were appreciative that they were being looked out for.
As mentioned, seatbelt usage is also monitored with the system. As you know, wearing a seatbelt is a critical factor in minimizing the severity of injuries in an accident. To better adhere to the law and CoolSys policy, now we can send reminders to those that show multiple instances of not using their seatbelts.
The accuracy of the location with the new GPS is also vastly improved over the previous system. Among other things, this is helpful in validating the "How am I driving?" calls to see if the behavior described and the location match the caller. There have been instances where our vehicle was nowhere near the location described by the caller. This has been used to clear the driver of the complaint.
Overall, we care about you and your safety and this new system helps us to narrow in on providing resources to drive and operate your vehicles in a safer manner.
Afterall… "The Safe Way, The Right Way, The CoolSys Way" is our motto.