This Earthcache brings us to the natural monument of Dinosaur Footprints of Serra d'Aire, where you can see the tracks the world's oldest, to date found, footprints formed by sauropods.
Há 175 milhões de anos, quando a Terra era um enorme continente em vias de ganhar novos oceanos, habitado por enormes animais, que designamos de Dinossauros, um grupo destes indivíduos de 4 patas, herbívoros, pesando +/- 40 toneladas, deixou-nos as suas pegadas durante um passeio à beira de um lago marinho. Com o passar do tempo, esse registo foi conservado debaixo de sucessivas camadas de sedimentos, que se transformaram em rocha calcária e deram origem à Serra d'Aire que hoje conhecemos.
Actualmente, na Pedreira do Galinha, situada extremidade Este da Serra Aire, onde foram retiradas camadas e camadas de rocha da montanha, como em tantas outras pedreiras, devido à necessidade crescente da utilização da pedra para a construção civil, por mero acaso, foi descoberto em 1994, uma centena de pegadas de saurópodes, numa laje com 60.000m2, há muito desaparecidos.
O estudo das pegadas fornece informações sobre a morfologia dos pés e das mãos dos animais, o modo de deslocação e a velocidade, etc. As pegadas também nos fornecem informação sobre o comportamento individual e social dos animais.
Através estudos recentemente efectuados em animais actuais, podemos calcular através das pegadas deixadas por estes animais, tanto a velocidade do animal, como o peso, a largura e altura, etc.. Pensa-se que o modo de deslocação dos saurópodes seria bastante semelhante aos dos elefantes e devido a proximidade das pegadas, entende-se que caminhava com os membros debaixo do corpo.
Passada: distância entre 2 pegadas deixadas pelo mesmo membro anterior, mão, no caso de animais quadruples.
Esta fórmula foi posteriormente alterada, mais informação.
Esta earthcache leva-nos ao Monumento Natural de Pegadas de Dinossauros da Serra d'Aire, onde podemos observar os trilhos mais antigos do mundo, até a data encontrados, de pegadas formadas por Saurópodes.
Coordenadas são referentes ao parque de estacionamento do Monumento.
Para logar esta cache terão que visitar o Monumento, custo 2€ para Crianças (até aos 12 anos) e 3€ para Adultos, aberto de terça a domingo, mais informações ver o Site do Monumento das Pegadas.
Nestas coordenadas: N39º 34.169 W008º 35.359 (FotoA) virados para sudeste, calcula aproximadamente o comprimento da Passada da mão esquerda, não é necessário ultrapassar a corda.
O saurópode estaria a correr? Justifica a resposta.
Coloca no log (depois de autorizado) uma foto com o gps no Jardim do Jurássico.
Estudos neoicnológicos – encontrar os melhores análogos para testarmos a aplicação da fórmula de Alexander a dinossáurios terópodes extintos.
There are 175 million years ago, when Earth was a huge continent in the process of gaining new ocean, inhabited by large animals, which we call the dinosaurs, a group of individuals 4 feet, herbivores, weighing + / - 40 tons, let their footsteps during a stroll along a lake environment. Over time, this record has been preserved under successive layers of sediment, which turned into limestone and gave rise to the Serra d'Aire we know today.
Currently , the quarry's Galinha, located East end of Mountain Aire, which were removed layers of rock of the mountain, as in many other quarries, due to the increased use of stone for building, coincidentally, was discovered in 1994, one hundred footprints of sauropods, a slab with 60.000m2, long gone.
This remarkable tracksite of the Middle Jurassic period (approximately 175 million years old) contains not just the oldest and longest sauropod tracks known anywhere, but also exceptionally well preserved traces of some of the largest land animals that have ever lived.
The sauropods were quadruped herbivorous dinosaurs with small heads and long necks and tails. Their sturdy bodies stood on thick, strong limbs (similar to elephants) with sharp claws on the thumbs and large toes. The rear limbs of the sauropods were usually larger than front limbs.
The tracks we can see at the Pedreira do Galinha site were originally made in carbonated mud, which was very fine and easily shaped, and deposited in shallow (1-2 meters) lagoon conditions. The sediments present in the visible strata of the tracksite, deposited over millions of years, were later transformed into limestone, which was quarried on the site until very recently.
The study of footprints provides information on the morphology of the hands and feet of animals, the mode of travel and speed, etc.. The tracks also provide us with information about the individual and social behavior of animals.
Through recent studies in animals today, we can calculate by the footprints left by these animals, both the speed of the animal, such as weight, width and height, etc. .. It is thought that the mode of movement of sauropods would be quite similar to those of elephants and because of the proximity of the tracks means that walked with members under the body.
Week: 2 distance between footprints left by the same forelimb, hand, in the case of animals quadruples.
This Earthcache brings us to the natural monument of Dinosaur Footprints of Serra d'Aire where you can see the tracks the world's oldest, to date found, footprints formed by sauropods.
In these coordinates, N39º 34.169 W008º 35.359 facing east, estimates about the length of the Week of the left hand is not necessary to go beyond the rope.
The sauropod would be running? Justifies the answer.


The Royal Cornwall Hospital (or Treliske to everyone who knows it) is NOT on black alert.
Truro resident, Sarah Napkin, 39, is worried about the strain that the number of housing developments being built is having on the hospital.
She said: "Treliske is back to normal now, but for how long? Every time I go out I see another housing development has gone up.
With another housing development expecting to go up tomorrow, is Sarah right to be concerned?
With the general election only days away, the state of Cornwall's hospitals will no doubt influence the way people will vote in the region.
Listeners of BBC Radio Finchwick, yesterday afternoon, were shocked when the show's guest, Natalie Bennett, announced that she is not on drugs.
The news came after a twenty minute tripe fest from the Green Party leader, confirming that issues such as immigration, housing, infrastructure and defence were unimportant, leading to the presenter of the show, Boris Yardstick, asking Bennett if she's on drugs.
"No, I'm not on drugs," said Bennett.
Photos have appeared on social media sites that appear to show fans of some boy band self-harming after a member of the band quit last week.
One girl, Sophie Dryfield, 15, even posted pictures of herself cutting off her own head in a bid for her idol not to leave the band.


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What American Demographics Will Look Like in 2050
To many observers, America's place in the world is almost certain to erode in the decades ahead. Yet if we look beyond the short-term hardship, there are many reasons to believe that America will remain ascendant well into the middle decades of this century.
And one important reason is people.
From 2000 to 2050, the U.S. will add another 100 million to its population, based on census and other projections, putting the country on a growth track far faster than most other major nations in the world. And with that growth -- driven by a combination of higher fertility rates and immigration -- will come a host of relative economic and social benefits.
More fertile
Of course the percentage of childless women is rising here as elsewhere, but compared to other advanced countries, America still boasts the highest fertility rate: 50 percent higher than Russia, Germany or Japan, and well above that of China, Italy, Singapore, Korea and virtually all of eastern Europe.
As a result, while the U.S. population is growing, Europe and Japan are seeing their populations stagnate -- and are seemingly destined to eventually decline. Russia's population could be less than a third of the U.S. by 2050, driven down by low birth and high mortality rates. Even Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has spoken of "the serious threat of turning into a decaying nation."
In East Asia, fertility is particularly low in highly crowded cities such as Tokyo, Shanghai, Tianjin, Beijing and Seoul. And China's one-child policy -- and a growing surplus of males over females -- has set the stage for a rapidly aging population by mid-century. South Korea, meanwhile, has experienced arguably the fastest drop in fertility in world history, which perhaps explains its extraordinary, if scandal-plagued, interest in human cloning.
Even more remarkably, America will expand its population in the midst of a global demographic slowdown. Global population growth rates of 2 percent in the 1960s have dropped to less than half that rate today, and this downward trend is likely to continue -- falling to less than 0.8 percent by 2025 -- largely due to an unanticipated drop in birthrates in developing countries such as Mexico and Iran. These declines are in part the result of increased urbanization, the education of women and higher property prices. The world's population, according to some estimates, could peak as early as 2050 and begin to fall by the end of the century.
Younger and More Vibrant
Population growth has very different effects on wealthy and poor nations. In the developing world, a slowdown of population growth can offer at least short-term economic and environmental benefits. But in advanced countries, a rapidly aging or decreasing population does not bode well for societal or economic health, whereas a growing one offers the hope of expanding markets, new workers and entrepreneurial innovation.
In fact, throughout history, low fertility and socioeconomic decline have been inextricably linked, creating a vicious cycle that affected such once-vibrant civilizations as ancient Rome and 17th-century Venice and that now affects contemporary Europe , Russia and Japan.
Within the next four decades, most of the developed countries in both Europe and East Asia will become veritable old-age homes: a third or more of their populations will be older than 65, compared with only a fifth in the U.S. By 2050, roughly 30 percent of China's population will be older than 60, according to the United Nations. The U.S. will have to cope with an aging population and lower population growth, in relative terms, but it will maintain a youthful, dynamic demographic.
More Hopeful About the Future
The reasons behind these diverging trends is complex. In some countries, a sense of diminished prospects, combined with a chronic lack of space, appear to be the root causes for plunging birthrates. As Italians, Germans, Japanese, Koreans and Russians have fewer offspring -- one recent survey found that only half of Italian women 16 to 24 said they wanted to have children -- they will have less concern for future generations.
In contrast, in the United States roughly three-quarters of young people report they plan to have offspring. Such individual decisions suggest that America, for all its problems, is diverging from its prime competitors, placing its faith in a future that can accommodate 100 million more people.
As author Michael Chabon recently wrote, "In having children, in engendering them, in loving them, in teaching them to love and care about the world," parents are "betting" that life can be better for them and their progeny.
This article originally appeared at AOLNews.com.
Joel Kotkin is executive editor of NewGeography.com and is a distinguished presidential fellow in urban futures at Chapman University. He is author of The City: A Global History . His newest book is The Next Hundred Million: America in 2050 , released in Febuary, 2010.
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Relief for the Weary: New Premium Bus Lines vie for Short-Hop Flyers

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UT Study: How Happy Couples Argue
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In marriage, conflict is inevitable. Even the happiest couples argue. And research shows they tend to argue about the same topics as unhappy couples: children, money, in-laws, intimacy.
So, what distinguishes happy couples? According to "What are the Marital Problems of Happy Couples? A Multi-method, Two-Sample Investigation," a study published this August in Family Process, it is the way happy couples argue that may make a difference.
"Happy couples tend to take a solution-oriented approach to conflict, and this is clear even in the topics that they choose to discuss," said lead author Amy Rauer, associate professor of child and family studies and director of the Relationships and Development Lab in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences.
Rauer and three colleagues—Allen Sabey of Northwestern University, Christine Proulx of the University of Missouri, and Brenda Volling of the University of Michigan— observed two samples of couples who describe themselves as happily married. Fifty-seven of the couples were in their mid- to late 30s and had been married an average of nine years; 64 of the couples were in their early 70s and had been married an average of 42 years.
Couples in both samples similarly ranked their most and least serious issues. Intimacy, leisure, household, communication, and money were the most serious, as well as health for the older couples; couples in both samples ranked jealousy, religion, and family as the least serious.
When researchers observed couples discussing marital problems, all couples focused on issues with clearer solutions, such as the distribution of household labor and how to spend leisure time.
"Re-balancing chores may not be easy, but it lends itself to more concrete solutions than other issues," Rauer said. "One spouse could do more of certain chores to balance the scales."
The couples rarely chose to argue about issues that are more difficult to resolve. And Rauer suggests that this strategic decision may be one of the keys to their marital success.
"Focusing on the perpetual, more-difficult-to-solve problems may undermine partners' confidence in the relationship," Rauer said.
Instead, to the extent it is possible, focusing first on more solvable problems may be an effective way to build up both partners' sense of security in the relationship.
"If couples feel that they can work together to resolve their issues, it may give them the confidence to move on to tackling the more difficult issues," Rauer said.
As to which issues may be more difficult to resolve, couples avoided discussing challenges regarding their spouse's health and physical intimacy. These issues may be more difficult to address without challenging their partner's sense of competence or making the partner feel vulnerable or embarrassed, resulting in more conflict.
"Since these issues tend to be more difficult to resolve, they are more likely to lead to less marital happiness or the dissolution of the relationship, especially if couples have not banked up any previous successes solving other marital issues," Rauer said.
Researchers also found that couples who were married longer reported fewer serious issues and argued less overall. This is consistent with previous research suggesting that older partners' perceptions of spending less time with each other may lead them to prioritize their marriage and decide some issues are not worth the argument.
In other words, couples may want to choose their battles wisely, according to Rauer.
"Being able to successfully differentiate between issues that need to be resolved versus those that can be laid aside for now may be one of the keys to a long-lasting, happy relationship."
Brian Canever (865-974-0937, bcanever@utk.edu)
Jules Morris (865-719-7072, julesmo@utk.edu)
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DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS
Jeffrey Wright, Department Head
Bachelor of Music Degree
The Bachelor of Music degree is a professional degree for students desiring to specialize in music. The course of study may be taken in preparation for a career in performance, music education composition, private applied studio instruction, church music or as background leading to graduate study. Students entering this program should possess exceptional talent, the potential to develop high-level musicianship, artistic sensibilities, and a strong sense of commitment. Only students who are prepared to make a disciplined effort that must become a way of life beyond the degree years should enter the program. An audition in the student's primary performance medium (trumpet, piano, voice, etc.) is required for admission to the B.M. degree program.
The Bachelor of Music with a Concentration in Vocal Music Education, and the Bachelor of Music with a Concentration in Instrumental Music Education degree meet state teacher certification requirements for grades K-12. The degree is designed for students preparing to become professional music educators.
Recitals and Concerts
Attendance at recitals, concerts, and music theatre productions is required for all music majors. Each student is required to accommodate attendance expectations when formulating their academic and personal schedule.
Ensemble Experience Requirements
Students in the Bachelor of Music or the Master of Music curriculum will be required to study at least one instrument in their primary performing medium and enroll in the appropriate applied instrument course throughout their program of study, except in the semester of full-time student teaching. Students are required to register each semester of full-time residence for specific major ensembles most closely related to their primary instrument(s). The choice of which instrumental or vocal ensemble will be made by the performance area directors. Pianists and guitarists can satisfy this requirement by selecting either a vocal or instrumental ensemble. Guitarists may also satisfy the requirement by performance in MUS 145/445 (Chamber Ensemble). Students must arrange personal and work schedules to avoid conflicts with ensemble commitments.
Upper-Division Performance Exam
All students majoring in music at the undergraduate level must pass an upper division qualifying performance exam. Successful completion of this exam will allow the student to enroll in 400 level applied music courses. The student will be expected to display technical proficiency and artistic maturity through repertoire approved by all faculty in each applied area (Keyboard, Instrumental, and Vocal).
The upper division performance exam should be taken at the end of the student's fourth semester of applied study at the 100 level. If the student does not pass the exam on the first attempt, he or she will be granted a probation period of no more than two semesters of required applied study to retake the exam. At the end of the probation, if the student has not passed the exam, he or she will not be allowed to continue as a music major.
Minor in Music
Students majoring in areas other than music and who possess sufficient aptitude and preparation may acquire a minor in music by completing twenty-four semester hours drawn from the areas of history, literature, theory and performance as follows: MUS 111/112 Music Theory are required, the remaining 18 credits to be selected from MUS 291 Fundamentals of Music, MUS 152 Introduction to Music Literature, MUS 354/355 Music History, and/or class piano, class voice, applied music, ensembles, or other appropriate courses as approved by the Head of the Department of Music and Performing Arts (MUS 151 Introduction to Music may not be applied to the minor in music).
Students considering a career in Music Therapy should acquire a Bachelors of Music degree with a Concentration in Music Education, with additional courses in psychology and special education; consult the Department Head for special course recommendations.
Honors Diploma in the Discipline
For information on earning Sophomore Honors Distinction, Upper Division Honors Distinction, or the Honors Diploma, please consult The University Honors Program section of this catalog, the Director of the Honors Program, and/or your Department Head.
Students who are interested in majoring in dance should major in General Studies with a concentration in dance.
Minor in Dance
Students may elect to minor in Dance by completing eighteen hours of dance as specified below:
DNC 100 and 372 and 373 9 hours
DNC 301 or 350 or 460 3 hours
DNC 108, 130, 230, 306, 307, 330 4 hours
DNC 300 2 hours
TOTAL: 18 hours


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First Place in MEA Public Speaking Competition
School NewsBy St Marys College Dundalk May 26, 2016
This year's Marist Education Authority Public Speaking Competition took place on Friday the 13th of May in CUS in Dublin. This competition is held annually between First Years from each of the three Marist Fathers' schools in Ireland, which are under the patronage of the Marist Education Authority. St Mary's College had six First Year…
Official Opening of New School Building
They came from Rome, and from Paris, and from all over Europe, for the official opening of the new St Mary's College school building in Dundalk. Fr John Hannan Superior General of the Marist Fathers and a former pupil, came from Rome and Fr Hubert Bonnet-Eymard, European Provincial came from Paris. Many past pupils, and…
4 Counties success for three Marist students
Three Students from our Junior Basketball Team were selected to represent Louth at the 4 Counties competition which was held in Virginia, Cavan on Sunday 22nd May. Thomas Rice, Luke Markey and Elijah Faapito took part in Louth trials the previous week and were selected as part of a panel of 12. They played extremely…
Basketball Success for the Marist
Massive congratulations to our 1st and 2nd year Boys Basketball teams on two very successful seasons. Both teams managed to get to the North East Regional C Final on the 7th of April 2016. April 7th was a memorable day for our Second Year Boys Basketball team when they secured a fantastic victory over St Pats…
Patrick is Sky Sports Living for Sport Student of the Year
School NewsBy St Marys College Dundalk May 4, 2016
St Mary's College student Patrick Fu has been presented with the Sky Sports Living for Sport Student of the Year for Republic of Ireland award by Sky Academy Ambassador and Olympic gold medallist Katie Taylor. The Dundalk pupil was surprised by Katie during what he thought was a boxing masterclass with Sky Sports Boxing's Johnny…


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S-3812S supports 1-ch AC-DC adapting output via 4-pin XLR port. By S-7102 (4-pin XLR female to male) cable, it can supply 16.8V DC power to the other equipments, Max load 200W/12A. When adapting load is less than 100W, S-3812S can still charge battery simultaneously. (2 batteries sequential). Remark: S-7102 cable is optional purchased.
You can also mount batteries onto S-3812S, and output DC power via 4-pin XLR port. By S-7102 (4-pin XLR female to male) cable, it can supply 16.8V DC power to the other equipments, Max load 200W/12A. Remark: S-7102 cable is optional purchased.
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Kevin Hillstrom: MineThatData: Does The "Long Tail" Hypothesis Yield Increased Sales?
Does The "Long Tail" Hypothesis Yield Increased Sales?
Many of you have read about "The Long Tail", a hypothesis from Chris Anderson that suggests that online companies can sell more by selling many niche items to many niche audiences.
Excluded the bottom 200 sites, as sometimes companies can not be entirely honest about their sales, in order to make the top 500.
Excluded companies with sales above $1.5 billion (outliers that can skew results).
Excluded companies with sales below $16 million (may have lied about sales).
Excluded companies that did not report how many skus are available online.
This yielded 167 companies that I could analyze. I grouped these 167 companies into five segments, based on the number of skus they offer. The top segment of 34 companies sold an average of 450,000 skus. The next 34 companies offered 48,000 skus. The next 33 companies offered nearly 16,000 skus. The next 33 companies offered just over 6,900 skus. The bottom 33 companies offered just over 2,000 skus.
The table below illustrates key metrics from the analysis.
First, I don't want to suggest that any particular strategy is better or worse. Whatever is right for your brand is the right strategy. I am not advocating you should increase or decrease skus.
I do want to illustrate a few key findings.
More skus yielded increased sales. It could be that these companies are more established. Or it could be that these companies sell more because they offer more. There was a healthy distribution of top-selling companies, and bottom-selling companies, in each segment.
Conversion rates decrease as skus increase. Does this suggest that websites become more difficult to navigate as skus increase? Chalk that up as a possible hypothesis that needs to be studied.
Not surprisingly, sales per sku decrease as skus increase. This is in-line with the hypothesis advocated by Mr. Anderson.
To me, the most interesting comparison is between the first and second segment. Average net sales increase by a factor of 1.3 on nearly ten times the number of skus. If an online business can figure out how to profitably manage increased skus, then sales opportunities exist. If an online business cannot figure out how to profitably manage this dilly of a pickle, there are many profitable opportunities available focusing on one or a small number of niches.
Good job, Mr. Anderson! The hypothesis has merit, so long as the company can execute the strategy profitably.
You may not have fully illustrated the "long tail effect" but you certainly point towards the negative aspects of providing too much choice (i.e. too many SKUs). This is what "the paradox of choice" is all about and this is what - for instance - Dell is now managing. I have two posts on the topic.
Wasn't it Kierkegaard who described "the agony of choice?"
An interesting research project might include websites that make searching for products easy.
There may be more opportunities in increasing the conversion rate by thirty percent by helping customers find what they are looking for, than in chasing niche opportunities via increased skus.


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The Rumors are true… and funny to boot
Rumors. We've all heard them. Some of us have probably even been the source of some. And they are the basis for Neil Simon's play, Rumors, which opened at the Barn Players this weekend. This beautifully crafted farce tells the story of Charlie and Myra, but not from actual events, but through… you guessed it… rumors.
The story opens in the middle of a situation. Ken and Chris Gorman (Trevor Bolt and Rachael Redler) were dressed to the nines coming to Charlie and Myra's 10th anniversary when they hear a gunshot from inside. When no one answers the door, they proceed to break in and find Charlie alone in the house, in his bedroom bleeding and unable to communicate. That is the only thing we know for certain. As the play begins we are waiting for a call from Dr. Dudley, who is apparently a VERY popular doctor trying to enjoy a night out at The Phantom of the Opera to no avail.
In the midst of triage and determining that Charlie's only wound is his ear lobe, the other guests of the party start to arrive two by two. Lenny and Claire Ganz (Terry Erbe and Victoria Hoffman) are the first to arrive shaken but not stirred after a run in with a Porsche down the street that bashes Lenny's new BMW. Nursing their wounds when they enter, they find the Gormans attempting to cover up what they believe is an attempted suicide because it's illegal and their good friend Charlie could be in big trouble. Seeing that the help is missing, the hosts are not visible and there is a kitchen full of food ready to prepare, the Ganzs start getting suspicious. It's here that the rumors start flying just as fast as the guests arrive.
Ernie and Cookie Cusack (Doug Ford and Dee Dee Diemer) are next the arrive. They are the doting couple that make you sick at parties. Ernie is a therapist and Cookie is an eccentric cooking show host with a back that she just threw out. She even brings her own pillow. Despite a list of hilariously growing maladies, the Cusacks are unwittingly used to replace the servants and prepare the dinner to keep them from getting suspicious.
The last couple to arrive are the Glenn and Cassie Cooper (Peter Leondedis and Larissa Briley). Glenn is a candidate for State Senate and Cassie is his jealous, crystal loving spouse who is convinced the rumors of his affair are true. Leondedis plays a great straight man for much of the play as he navigates this mess trying to escape politically unscathed.
By the end of the first act, Simon has created an eclectic mix of characters and an intriguing situation that grows more farcical in the second act with the addition of Officers Welch (Max C. DeShon) and Pudney (Nora Dooley) who come to investigate. As the group tries to cover up everything, they actually make it worse for themselves. What will they do to save their friend and themselves? Pretty much anything. As the play ends we are left only with the rumors, but that is a very satisfying ending indeed.
Director Bill Pelletier has a strong cast and creates a heightened sense of comedy. The actors are staged to keep the action going and Pelletier adds the appropriate physical comedy to the script. Farce has ebbs and flows but it needs to reach a certain frenzy to be true to the genre. It's there that Pelletier seems to fall short of the energy and pacing required for the play to really hit it's farcical peaks.
All the actors do great with keeping the characters grounded and believable, which can be a challenge in a farce. They are well paired and all talented actors in their own rights. I would have liked to see more from Erbe as he has an important part and we never really feel the rise and fall of the urgency of the situation that is required. By the middle of the second act, they all work so well together that the absurd becomes believable. There are a few standouts. Doug Ford whose affable Ernie eventually reaches his breaking point. His physical comedy skills excel as he endures some very funny injuries. Trevor Bolt starts out strong and deals out some grand comedy as he loses his hearing (you'll have to see why). Victoria Hoffman is extremely funny as she fully embraces her character's love for gossip as she starts the chain of rumors. Dee Dee Diemer commits to the eccentric comedy of Cookie with hilarious results.
Rumors was written in 1988 and it shows in the language, the wonderful set by Bill Wright and the period clothing by Marla Gonzales. The set fills the Barn and gives the actors lots of room to run around while looking fantastic. Gonzales costumes really set the tone of both the period and the individual characters.
The gossip about Rumors is true, it's a fun evening in the classic Simon tradition of comedy. Rumors runs Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 and Sundays at 2pm through with one show on Monday June 12th at 7:30.
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Authorities said fire marshals are investigating a Thursday night mobile home fire.
Amarillo Police Department Sgt. John Call said the fire is being treated as suspicious because the mobile home at 3009 S.E. Fourth Ave. was vacant. Call said authorities got the call about the fire at about 9:55 p.m. and emergency crews found the mobile home engulfed in flames.


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The Love Lives of Horseshoe Crabs, Not Cannibals
Amidst the studies on Hurricane Sandy's impacts on coastal communities—which affected the lives of people, most notably—some recent studies have examined the impacts on the lives of a strange ancient creature: horseshoe crabs. Distant relatives of scorpions and spiders, horseshoe crabs are not true crabs, or crustaceans. They've been around for over 1 billion years and lived alongside dinosaurs. See "The Life and Times of the Earliest Horseshoe Crabs," (Rudkin, Royal Ontario Museum). Unlike a scorpion, crab or spider, horseshoe crabs don't bite, sting or pinch. And unlike cannibalistic crustaceans, adult horseshoe crabs do not congregate (except to spawn seasonally), which is possibly a way to avoid large crabs attacking smaller horseshoe crabs—thus, avoiding cannibalistic behavior as a species. (Sekiguchi, Shuster, Jr., 1999) Their anatomy is interesting, as illustrated below.
Each spring, horseshoe crabs spawn along creek-mouth beaches and shoals. They like sandy beaches. Naturally, these coastal areas, rich in wetlands, peat bogs and saltwater marsh, were hit hard by Hurricane Sandy. What's more, sea level rise has eroded certain coastal beaches where horseshoe crabs used to spawn, decreasing the habitat suitable for spawning. See Sea Level Rise and the Significance of Marginal Beaches for Horseshoe Crab Spawning (Botton and Loveland, 2011).
In the Delaware Bay, for example, the American Littoral Society, along with the Wetlands Institute, the New Jersey Department of Environment Protection and New Jersey Audubon, have assessed the impacts of Hurricane Sandy on horseshoe crab populations in the Bay. Watch this video of horseshoe crab spawning in Delaware. Read Hurricane Sandy Race To Restore Horseshoe Crab Spawning Grounds (March 2013). Videos depict horseshoe crabs spawning, swimming upside down and righting themselves.
In a joint report by the Wetlands Institute, NJ Audubon Society and NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife ("Damage from Superstorm Sandy to Horseshoe Crab Breeding and Shorebird Stopover Habitat on Delaware Bay," December 2012), wetlands did well overall, despite some "wash over" during storm surges of Hurricane Sandy, according to Lenore Tedesco, Ph.D. Director of Research at the Wetlands Institute. Yet a major finding was a 70% decrease in suitable breeding habitat for horseshoe crabs. In addition, there was about the same amount of increase in unsuitable habitat for horseshoe crab spawning. Specifically, the scientists classified the types of habitat into five categories:
Optimal: undisturbed sand beach;
Suitable: sand beach with only small areas of peat and/or backed by development
Less Suitable: exposed peat in lower/middle intertidal zone;
sand present in upper intertidal;
Avoided habitat: exposed peat or active salt marsh fringing the shoreline;
no sand present
Disturbed due to beach fill, riprap or bulkheading.
(Niles, Tedesco, Sellers, et. al. 2012)
In areas where the habitat is less suitable, with exposed peat, there is less sand for the horseshoe crabs to lay their eggs. The full report includes recommendations for habitat restoration. For more information about post-Sandy restoration recommendations, visit the Wetlands Institute's website here.
Many years ago, I learned that horseshoe crabs (Limulus polyphemus) lay at the heart of some medical advances in immunology research. Apparently, horseshoe crab blood and immunology can serve scientists with a model to develop treatments for patients with HIV, AIDS or other immune deficiency disorders. Its "blue blood" contains Limulus Amebocyte Lysate, which allows medical researchers to detect bacterial toxins. In ecological projects, the spawning and genetic diversity of horseshoe crabs is the focus, or the relationship between horseshoe crabs and fisheries. For an overview of various research projects on horseshoe crabs happening in 18 states and two countries, see these project summaries. There's some fascinating research underway.
The Wetland Institute has a number of publications on its website related to horseshoe crab research and conservation. There's also an "Adopt a Horseshoe Crab" program and horseshoe crab census data available from 1999-2009. In May, the Institute holds festival activities, including teaching tank/aquarium talks on saltmarsh ecology, shorebirds and horseshoe crabs. For more information about the Horseshoe Crab Festival in May,click here.
More videos:
See horseshoe crab counting (Washington Post video, June 2012)
NATURE program on horseshoe crabs (PBS, 2008)
Horseshoe crab documentary (Nick Baker, Science Channel)
For more on horseshoe crab biology and ecology, see this National Park Service webpage and materials developed by the Mid-Atlantic Sea Grant and NOAA joint programs on horseshoe crab research. Finally, check outhttp://horseshoecrab.org/ which houses an online warehouse of information on the biology, conservation and research of horseshoe crabs.
This entry was posted in Beaches & Coasts, Conservation & Restoration, Environmental Issues, Fish, Healthy Waters, Hurricanes & Storms, Marine & Estuarine Life, natural history, Nature, Sea Level Rise, Water Resources, Wetlands and tagged beach restoration, coastal habitat, Delaware Bay, horseshoe crabs, Strange Wetlands, wetland restoration, Wetlands Institute. Bookmark the permalink.


Aaron Woland, CCIE No. 20113, is a principal engineer in Cisco's Advanced Threat Security group and works with Cisco's largest customers all over the world. His primary job responsibilities include security design, solution enhancements, standards development, advanced threat solution design, endpoint security, and futures.
Aaron joined Cisco in 2005 and is currently a member of numerous security advisory boards and standards body working groups. Prior to joining Cisco, Aaron spent 12 years as a consultant and technical trainer.
Aaron is one of only five inaugural members of the Hall of Fame Elite for Distinguished Speakers at Cisco Live, and he is a security columnist for Network World, where he blogs on all things related to security. His many other certifications include GHIC, GCFE, GSEC, CEH, MCSE, VCP, CCSP, CCNP, and CCDP.


I am working with a public-sector organisation in London who have recently brought development of their internal systems in-house. They are looking to add a Full Stack Developer into their team to move to the next stage of an ambitious and large-scale systems transformation project.
This company was reliant on an off the shelf product for about 20 years, which has had the same features and usability with no improvements. The third party that provided this product hadn't modernised the product for years and my client had struggled to hire people with experience in the development language they designed it in.
To deliver the improvements demanded by the business, it was decided to build an in-house product to replace this system and they wanted to develop this in house to avoid these problems going forwards.
They have recently released their minimum viable product and are now at the stage of the project where they need to develop further parts to this product to be at a stage where the new system is at a like for like with the old one. The final stage of the project is then to make improvements that departments in this company have been requesting for some years.
You will have an Agile outlook to development and enjoy collaboration and team work. An interest in pair programming would be an advantage as the right developer will be keen to learn from and teach other members of the team.
My client doesn't expect you to know everything - this is an environment where learning is encouraged. But they do expect you do be an experienced developer to have the right underlying learning attitude. My client encourages personal development and aim to grow the team alongside the digital solutions.
Java (8) for our back-end services.
Angular for our front-end applications.
MySQL, MSSQL & Redis databases.
For more information, please feel free to reach out and find out more information or send your CV to make a formal application.


The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has issued guidance for companies preparing to report on their energy usage.
All large businesses must disclose their global energy use and greenhouse gas emissions from 1 April.
More than 11,000 companies will be affected by the Streamlined Energy & Carbon Reporting (SECR) regulations.
SECR replaces the mandatory greenhouse gas reporting requirements that have been in place since 2013, and introduces new energy and emissions reporting requirements. UK quoted companies in scope will be required to report on their global energy use in addition to greenhouse gas emissions in their annual directors' report, while large unquoted companies and limited liability partnerships (LLPs) will also be required to disclose their annual energy use, greenhouse gas emissions and related information.
The Government said the "new simplified rules will ensure more than 11,000 large businesses report on carbon emissions and cut down the amount of energy they use".
"By accounting for carbon emissions, investors and shareholders will be able to see the opportunity and potential savings from cutting down on energy waste and increasing the efficiency of their businesses," it added.
However, despite the guidance, there remain "points for clarification and questions" around the reporting obligations, according to environmental law expert Georgie Messent of Pinsent Masons.
"We would strongly advise quoted and unquoted companies and LLPs covered by the SECR to consider, as soon as possible, how the new framework will impact on their carbon and emissions monitoring and reporting," she said.


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Sweany, Patrick - That Old Southern Drag LP (green vinyl)
Sometimes you can judge a book by its cover, or in this case, a musician by his promo shot. Take a good look at Patrick Sweany. Do you think he plays hyped new rave? No. He's an honest, hard workin', roots rockin' bluesman from the rust belt.
Arcs, The - Yours, Dreamily LP
2015 full length debut album by this band featuring The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach, Leon Michels, Richard Swift, Homer Steinweiss, and Nick Movshon; also on the album are Kenny Vaughan and Mariachi Flor de Toloache.
Black Keys - Brothers 2LP (10th anniv.)
Another bluesy hit-filled record from Black Keys.
Black Keys, The - Delta Kream LP (black vinyl)
Black Keys new album - the boys take on classic blues standards, filtering it through the Black Keys freakiness.
Black Keys, The - El Camino 3LP (10th anniversary ed.)
10th Anniversary of El Camino includes the original album and a previously unheard full live concert from 2012.


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4. All the spare parts are made of high quality materials.
5. Widely used for various materials, such as cornstalk, beanstalk, wheat-straw etc.
2. The processed biomass powder can be used for in animal husbandry, paper making, biogas pool, biomass pelletizing, biomass briquetting, charcoal briquetting industry.


"The Official Sammy Hagar Website" Here you will find everything you need to know about The Red Rocker.
It's all about Mona Gnader.
This is the place for Sammy news.
Lots of Sammy related stuff.
Lots of Sammy Hagar waves, themes, screensavers, and wallpapers.
Great site with tons of links to all the best Van Halen, Sammy Hagar, DLR and Gary sites on the web.
Great site with lots of information. A must for any VH and Sammy Hagar fan.
Hardradio, Hardrock and Heavy Metal internet radio.


Autumn is descending quickly upon us, bringing with it the refreshing brisk air, beautiful changing leaves, and crisp apples just waiting to be made into homemade pies. However, it unfortunately also brings the worst for some of our furry friends: allergies. This month we're serving up a blog post so full of juicy information, you won't want to miss it! We'll cover everything from how to spot allergies, what causes them, and what you can do to help. Click here to read about how to help your pet fight off their unwanted fall guest.
And now, for a moment you've all been waiting for... the results are in!! Scroll down to find out which of your pups are going to be featured in our 2018 calendar! We're so excited about this and can't wait for you to see the final product. We also have an important announcement that you won't want to miss!
If you have any pet care needs or inquiries, our team here at Woofur would be more than happy to help you. We wish you and your pets good health and lots of happy tail wagging moments during this autumn season!
Would you know how to save your pets life if you needed to?
If not, our up-coming class may be for you.
Seats are very limited, so be sure to reserve your spot immediately! For more information and to register, click here.
Visit HERE to view this month's sales!
We're SO excited to finally announce our 2018 calendar photo contest winners! We received many entries and narrowing down the final picks proved to be quite the task - but we've culled them down to 11 of the cutest, most adorable selection of images you could ever find! Keep reading to find out why we're missing the 12th photo.
There's just one problem... we're missing the perfect photo for October! That's right, we're back on the hunt for one more image of one of your furry family members. Except this time... it's YOU that will be the judge! For this month only we're going to be holding a Halloween-themed costume contest. We'll be accepting submissions of your pets in their costumes- from cats in witch hats to dogs wearing fairy wings - we want to see them all.
Send your snaps to info@woofur.ca (images must be minimum 300 dpi).
Lookout for our Facebook photo album with all of the entries.
Share the photos with your friends & family, and vote for your favourite by liking and commenting on each photo.
The official winning pup will be announced on Friday, November 3, 2017.
Winners will receive two free calendars to take home. Good luck!
Be sure to check out our latest blog posts!


We are committed to providing 24/7 access to medical advice and care. When the office is closed, simply call the main number (215-343-5520) to be directed to the physician on call or instructions on how to reach. If you believe your child needs to be seen on a weekend please call the covering physician in the morning, as we often arrange to see patients with acute medical problems on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
If you are awake with an ill child in the middle of the night on a weekday and want an appointment for the following day (but don't find it necessary to speak with us urgently), simply leave a message on our machine and the staff will return your call when they arrive in the office and give you early access to all available appointments.


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A long English summer in the early '80s and two boys are about to form an unlikely friendship. Will Proudfoot has been brought up in a strictly religious household, forbidden to watch TV or listen to music. But after Lee Carter, the school trouble-maker, blows Will's mind with a pirate copy of Rambo: First Blood, Will's easily persuaded to act in Lee's home made movie sequel. Armed only with a camera "borrowed" from Lee's brother and their limitless imagination, the pair plot stunt after stunt, dodging teachers and family all the way, as they do whatever it takes to finish their masterpiece in time to enter it in the Screen Test competition. Directed by Garth Jennings (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy), Son of Rambow is a heart-warming nostalgic comedy about two boys with a big video camera and even bigger ambitions.
Starring Bill Milner, Will Poulter, Jules Sitruk
Director Garth Jennings
Bill Milner
Will Proudfoot
Jules Sitruk
Didier Revol
Mary Proudfoot
Neil Dudgeon
Brethren Leader
Tallulah Evans
Garth Jennings
Bristol Baughan
Benjamin Goldhirsh
Nick Goldsmith
Hengameh Panahi
Hammer and Tongs
Copyright © 2008 by Paramount Vantage, a Division of PARAMOUNT PICTURES. All Rights Reserved.
Polish (Poland) (AAC, Dolby 5.1, Subtitles)
English (Audio)


With so much information on the internet, it's easy to assume that we can diagnose our own health problems. For example, you may have read that the horrible heel pain you feel in the morning is plantar fasciitis. You decide to run out and buy an over-the-counter insert since this is one of the treatments you read about. Although you may think this is a good idea, it's not.
According to a new study in the March/April edition of the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, although your self-diagnosis would be right 73% of the time there are other conditions that can exist simultaneously.
Thirty-four percent of the time you'd also be likely to experience a torn ligament or a plantar fibroma. These conditions are treated very differently from heel pain. While patients typically see significant relief from plantar fasciitis inflammation in 3-6 weeks post-treatment, a torn ligament often requires 2-5 months of recovery time and possible surgery.
You may also have read that stretching is one of the best things you can do for plantar fasciitis, and it is. Except if you have a torn ligament. Then you could actually do more damage to yourself if this was the case.
When you come to see this Seattle podiatrist you won't need to worry whether you only have plantar fasciitis or some other condition. At the Foot and Ankle Center of Lake City we use ultrasound and other diagnostic tools to make sure we know what's really going on with your feet.
How Can I Reduce Inflammation in My Heel?


120+ utility professionals come together in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 10 to 12 April 2018 to review successes and lessons learnt in the implementation of next generation digital substation technology.
A recent survey conducted by Phoenix Forums reveals that many European utilities are currently preparing to make significant investment in the next generation of digital substation technologies. But with a plethora of products on the market promising simplified yet flexible system architectures, advanced smart grid functionalities, and robust cyber security capabilities, selecting the right and appropriate solution to meet immediate grid development needs as well as long term life cycle objectives is not a very simple task.
Most utilities are focused on efficiency right now, both in terms of cost and the implementation process. Many existing substations are in urgent need of refurbishment and expansion to support more rapid renewables integration among other priorities.
Next generation digital substation systems promise speedy implementation, greater visibility of the end to end grid, better real-time control functionality, higher volume data processing capability, and robust cyber-security. The utilities we have spoken to are compelled by these offerings and are ready to fully investigate the potential of these new systems.
And it was with this in mind that Phoenix Forums has re-launched IntelliSub Europe 2018, a 3-day conference, exhibition and networking forum that enables TSOs and DSOs to fully assess the potential of digital substation systems for their specific grid environment.
Conference: 10th to 11th April 2018.
Cyber-Security Workshop: 12th April 2018.
The code for Digital Substation subscribers and readers to receive a 10% discount to attend the IntelliSub Europe 2018 is INTELLISUB-18-DSG.
Digital Substation Investment — establishing the drivers for investment and creating a business case that wins rapid board approval for the adoption of next generation substation technologies in TSO and DSO environments.
System Design & Architecture — creating a robust specification, design, and implementation plan that fully leverages next generation systems, components, functionalities and cyber-security to effectively support the evolving grid.
Interoperability & IEC 61850 — leveraging advanced configuration and testing tools to ensure speed of implementation for multi-vendor digital substation systems utilising IEC 61850 and other interoperability protocols.
Operation & Maintenance — utilising the advanced data processing capability of digital substations to enhance monitoring, control, protection, predictive and condition based maintenance for next generation digital substation systems.
Future Proofing — creating a robust roadmap for integrating digital substations with IoT, cloud services, self-learning technologies to manage the migration towards the self-healing network.
Cyber-Security — utilising advanced prevention, detection, recovery and response strategies to fully protect digital substations on an integrated cyber-physical security basis, and guard again emerging threats.
Workforce Development — upskilling IT, OT and mobile maintenance teams to effectively manage the operational and maintenance complexities of digital substations.
The main conference takes place on Tuesday 10th & Wednesday 11th April.
It will focus on the investment drivers, system architectures, functionalities, implementation, operation and maintenance considerations, in the context of the evolving IoT landscape, cloud-based services, and self-learning self-healing technologies. It provides a great opportunity for substation asset management, engineering, operations & maintenance, and R&D colleagues to come together and assess the potential of these new systems both from an investment and technical implementation perspective.
The third day, Thursday 12th April 2018, deep-dives into the cyber-physical security considerations for next generation digital substations, and uncovers advanced prevention, detection, response and recovery strategies to better protect substations and related assets. This separately bookable day enables IT and OT colleagues to come together on a shared knowledge platform and exchange ideas and expertise to more rapidly drive their cyber-physical security strategies to the next level.
For more information: Mandana White, the director of Phoenix Forums Ltd, tel: +44 (0)20 8349 6360, email: mandana@phoenix-forums.com or registration@phoenix-forums.com.


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Turtles season premiere review
Zach Gasior · October 4, 2012
Nickelodeon premiered the new TMNT series last week and paid tribute to the original one. The first episode premiered with an hour long special explaining the origin of the Turtles. The Turtles were still mutants, but the writers had to choose an origin story for Splinter.
In both the comics and movies he started off as a pet rat. In the original TV series he was a human that mutated into a rat. The new show decided that it would be best if they followed the TV's original origin.
It was revealed that Splinter was once friends with Shredder, but a women tore them apart. Shredder was jealous and not only caused the death of his love interest, but Splinter's daughter.
TMNT made April O'Neil a teenage girl, which provides a unique story line for the Turtles. April's dad is not really mentioned in the original series. In the new series her father is revealed to be a scientist.
The main plot for the first episode was that The Kraangs had kidnapped scientists for a reason not yet revealed. This was also how the Turtles met O'Neil for the first time. The Turtles saw O'Neil and her dad getting kidnapped, and decide to try and save them.
The show stayed true to the wackiness of the original series. You can see that they are teenagers and make mistakes. The show took a realistic approach on how the Turtles would fight on their own for the first time. They struggled.
The Turtles quickly adapted and kick butt, however, they did not fight Shredder or the Foot. They fight an army of Kraangs. Unlike the original TV series, the Kraangs are a race rather than one person. The Kraangs looked like a terminator rip off, but they provide some humor.
The series also reveals how the Turtles first discover pizza. A pizza delivery carrier drops a pizza box in fear of the Turtles and the rest was history.
Each Turtle has unique skills, but Raphael's martial arts stood out compared to the others. In the beginning scene the Turtles had a sparring match and Raphael won. He may have looked tough, but he did show his softer side with an unlikely friend. He has a pet turtle which he loves.
Leonardo, Michelangelo and Donatello were very well represented. Donatello is still the most intellectual of the crew, but with the O'Neil being a teenager, Donatello has a crush on her.
Leonardo was named leader by Splinter. Unlike the first episode of the original TV series, the reason why he was named leader was because he asked. Leonardo looks up to a fictional leader on a "Star Trek" spoof TV show he watches. He tries to mimic his hero's speech, but realizes that his team does not care. Leonardo quickly learns that failure is an option and he must learn from his mistakes.
Shredder makes a brief appearance at the end of the episode, and it foreshadows that he will be a major foe for the Turtles.
Over all the new show was enjoyable. The computer animation is different but works out. The plot was good and should keep the old TMNT fans happy.
Nickelodeon's TMNT – First Impressions
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Nickelodeon's TMNT – First Impressions
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Human Resources is the frameworks for helping employees develop their personal and organizational skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Human Resources include employee training, employee career development, performance management and development, coaching, succession planning, and key employee identification. Human Resources develops a superior workforce so that the organization and individual employee can accomplish their work goals in service to customers.


Montsonís will be your base camp during your stay. It is a Medieval village, quiet and friendly, and with a castle. Here you will feel like at home, in a rural lodging. Proximity cuisine with seasonal products. Also food for vegetarians.
We also have rural lodgings in other places near the hides in the Pyrenees.
In general, breakfast is served in the apartment to have an early start. Breakfast is a light affair, with toast, jam, cheese, ham and rolls or sponge cakes, for example. Coffee and orange juice are never in short supply!
Depending on the planning you will take a packed lunch with you to make the most of the day. The picnic lunch is a man's size sandwich made with the Catalan "pà amb tomàquet" and with the filling agreed the previous evening. There is also fruit, nuts, biscuits and a drink.
Evening meals are the time to relax, get together with the group, to wonder at each other's photos, to make plans for the next day, and to enjoy a really good meal. It's a 3-course meal, usually with a varied menu of local dishes that's on offer, and all washed down by a glass or two of local wine.
If needed we can arrange transfers from airport, car hire, activities for companions….


The Woman Men Adore was created by Bob Grant, a Licensed Professional Counselor, therapist, and relationship coach with over 20+ years of experience counseling women on relationship issues.
In this program, Bob shares his insights gleaned in over those 20+ years, boiled down into a rather systematic approach to seducing and keeping your Mr. Right, You're about to learn the secret of becoming irresistible to any man and finally enjoy the happiness you deserve. Click Here Like You Mean It!
Here's what you need to realize, the method Bob reveal to you is not based on theory, guesswork or the "psycho-babble" that's disseminated by pop psychologists, self-help books and women's magazines.
Unlike other resources that claim to help you understand men, Bob Grant's strategy is based on real-life feedback from thousands of women who tried his method and found that it produced a dramatic difference in their relationships with men. Watch the Free Video Here!
Product Name: The Woman Men Adore.
Official website: The Woman Men Adore Website.
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To clear this out, being the Woman Men Adore is never based on looks and will never be! The great news is, every woman already have what it takes inside, but they need to acquire the techniques which reside inside them, although dormant.
How come Most Women Have difficulty in Their Relationships with Men?
There are several reasons why women have relationship difficulties, but as we pointed out before. the main reason is that women, on a basic level don't really understand men.
If women actually understood men, then you would know how effortlessly is it to attract any man you want like a magnet and practically get him chasing you. you would naturally know how to flirt with a man, make a man fall in love with you, he would practically adore every inch of you and want to do everything to please you.
The big secret is Men want to be enraptured by a woman, they might not admit it openly. However, they want to be lured, finessed, bewitched, possessed and seduced by a woman, and they don't mind giving up to her siren maneuverings and be rendered powerless by her. A man would gladly give anything to the woman who can make him feel good.
The key obstacle most women face in their attempt to understand men is that they turn to all the inappropriate things.
They seek advice from their (female) buddies, and they also depend on relationship guidance from women's mags, always remember that talking to your (female) friends about men only results in deeper and better friendship, but does little or nothing to improve your relationships with men. That's why it's very important for every woman to own this guide.
Vulnerability: this phase focuses on the ability to influence a man. Meaning this part will give you the power to get any man's attention by just using the natural gift inside you.
What Men Really want: this phase reveals what men secretly want. If the man is the head, then the woman is the heart.
This important variation between women and men was actually designed so that they will complement one another. In this part, you're going to learn the simple tip to become more attractive in the eyes of any man without doing any manipulating action.
Listening To Your Own Heart: this phase, you'll get to know what your heart exactly is and how to pay attention to your emotions lucidly. And once you do, you will find it much easier to understand how things like unforgiveness, resentment, and bitterness start to develop.
The Secrets of An Amazing Relationship: in this phase, Bob advises you to make a list of your top qualities. Then, ask yourself that which qualities do your friends, as well as family consistently admire and do you hear that you are a great listener or have anything else that stands out of other people.
No Man Is A Match For Such A Woman Who Automatically Puts Her Heart First: this technique may sound silly, yet it will allows you to have more influence with any man than you have ever thought possible.
Perception and Personality: In this phase you are going to explore the unique perceptions that the human have and how these perceptions impact relationship.
Practical: this phase reveals the secrets most men really hope women know. Also, you will know how your button works and exactly how to take advantage of your secret gift to seduce any man you want.
The Woman Men Adore by Bob Grant can only be purchased online. And only comes in a digital format (PDFs,Audios). Cannot be purchased in a traditional bookstore.


This morning, something happened that we can't expect. As Samsung was to pay Apple, Inc a sum of $1 Billion as per the orders of the court. Samsung did something really amusing. More than 30 trucks filled up with coins of 5 cents arrived at Apple's headquarters in California today. At first the security at Apple headquarters said that they were at wrong address. But soon Tim Cook - Apple, CEO got a call from CEO of Samsung company stating that they will be paying the $1 Billion for the fine this way.
Why Samsung did that is something that only the company can tell. But how they could do this is because the orders from the court regarding the fine that the Korean company had to pay to the iPhone maker company did not had anything mentioned about the method of the payment and thus the company was free to pay as they wanted.
Meanwhile Google, the software partner of the Samsung company in the Galaxy series phones have also made a clear statement about. Google have said that, "Most Claims Don't Relate to Core Android".
This geek troll play had got a new headache to the Apple executives as they have to find some way out to count that much amount of coins whether it's complete. At the same time, Lee Kun-hee, Chairman of Samsung Electronics was spotted saying that if they (apple) wants to play dirty, than they (samsung) also know how to do it.


Financial aid is help given by the government to students who lacked the financial capability to pay for college. It is the most recommended solution than applying for private loans. Though there are many companies who offered help financially but sometimes you might end up even more broke. There are companies add high interest rate to the borrowed money. Government gives financial aid that will not be a burden for those who are already incapable of paying the college education cost. There are three categorize a student can apply. It depends on what you need and fit to your current situation. There is also a help that is only given to few students. To know if you are eligible, you must get FAFSA application form and fill it out.
The first help is the federal loan. The Department of Education in USA gives the qualified to receive college students who are efficient in Direct Subsidized Loans and Direct Unsubsidized Loans. Free Fafsa application is given by your school when you intend to apply for federal loan. The loan is unique right from individuals who provided in private creditors. The loan has fixed rate and will be base on the income revenue of the family. The Federal Loan will cost less than private loan. The next will be the federal grants which do not require repayment. This is an award that will help students that may differ in total plus the valid standards given. The funds and grants basically presented to high-school graduates and undergraduates who have below average income or weren't able to pay for college fees. Lastly, is called the federal work-study. This program deals part-time employment to those students which are looking for job while studying. The employment suggested is dependent on what everybody selected niche.
Student fafsa pin is given for those students who already applied for financial aid.


This is only for self-referral--in order for students to request a counselor for themselves. It often takes 1-2 weeks to start counseling with a DCC counselor. This information goes into a confidential google spreadsheet that is not password protected. Paper forms are still available as well at the front desk of the DCC if you don't feel comfortable completing this online form!


In 2019, the 10th Jack Stone Award for New Music will be awarded to one student who is currently enrolled at least 3/4 time at a community college within the United States. Students must be enrolled in an associate's program, not a bachelor's program, but no age or citizenship restrictions apply. The recipient will receive $150, the second place winner will receive $100, and the runner up will receive $50. In addition, all three selected composers, if they are coming from within the contiguous United States, will be flown to San Antonio, TX to attend a master class and performance of their pieces on March 26th by Line Upon Line Percussion in the Palmetto Center for the Arts on the Northwest Vista College campus and to receive their awards in person. This year's instrumentation will be a three person percussion ensemble using any of the following: Marimba, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Timpani, Drum Kit, Hand Drums, and/or Latin Percussion.
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Q: Does AC Power have Polarity? When I run 24VAC into a full wave bridge rectifier followed by a 220uF electrolytic capacitor to turn it into ~32VDC, the  source has two wires. Does it matter in what order I connect the AC wires to the input to the bridge rectifier? If so how do I determine which wire goes where? I suspect that it's totally symmetric on the input side, but I'm am full of doubt when it comes to AC. Sorry if this is just a really dumb question.

A: AC voltage has no polarity.  Therefore it does not matter how you connect the wires to the bridge rectifier. Also, there are no dumb questions.  Feel free to ask about whatever is bothering you.  You will learn, as will others, and you will be safer for it.

A: When you're looking at an AC source in isolation such as in your question, indeed there's no polarity and you can connect the wires either way round.
When combining two or more AC sources in series or parallel, the relative phasing is very important.

A: As long as you are dealing with a closed system (like a transformer secondary winding + bridge rectifier) then no, AC is not polarized.
However, when dealing with outside power (like what comes out of the wall) we do consider AC-carrying cables to be "polarized". There's the hot wire carrying the juice and the neutral wire carrying the return. The hot wire should go directly to your device's switch / fuse, and any semi-exposed contacts must have the hot wire as protected as possible. If you don't do this on production items you will fail UL certification and be wide open for lawsuits. The common light bulb would likely fail many of today's standards, but it's been around too long to recall.
Devices that don't have a polarized wall plug will use a double-pole power switch to prevent the circuit being live up to the switch.

A: At the atomic level, with the AC coming out of your transformer there is a herd of electrons which all run one way, then stop, turn round and run the other way half a cycle later. Since the electrons are running in both directions the transformer output has no polarity. The job of the rectifier is to round them up and make them all run in the same direction. Now you know which way they're going they now have polarity. That's why the input of the rectifier doesn't specify which way round to connect the wires, but the output does.


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Australians at Edinburgh Fringe 2022
The 75th Edinburgh Fringe Festival begins this week and, after a bit of an enforced break, there will be a strong contingent of Australian acts (as well as Aussie Expats and adopted Aussies) back in Auld Reeky town raring to tread the boards again. Here is a list of those we could find along with any reviews we have previously written.
Our British Correspondent Ron will be seeing a whole slew of shows and reviewing them for us.
To all those performers in Edinburgh, Chookas from The Squirrels and have a wonderful Fringe.
Adam Knox, Luka Muller and Peter Jones – 3's Comedy
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/3-s-comedy-adam-knox-luka-muller-and-peter-jones
Aboriginal Comedy Allstars (Sean Choolburra, Janty Blair, Kevin Kropinyeri and Jay Wymarra)
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/aboriginal-comedy-allstars
AC/DC: Australian Comedians / Dope Comedy (Hosted by Daniel Muggleton)
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/ac-dc-australian-comedians-dope-comedy
Adelaide vs Edinburgh: The Clash of the Fringes
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/adelaide-vs-edinburgh-the-clash-of-the-fringes
Adults Only Magic Show (Sam Hume and Justin Williams)
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/adults-only-magic-show
Aidan Jones – Looking for Work
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/aidan-jones-looking-for-work
Aidan Jones – Taco
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/aidan-jones-taco
Alcohol Is Good For You
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/alcohol-is-good-for-you
Alice Fraser: Chronos
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/alice-fraser-chronos
Ange Lavoipierre: I've Got 99 Problems and Here's an Exhaustive List of Them
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/ange-lavoipierre-i-ve-got-99-problems-and-here-s-an-exhaustive-list-of-them
The Anniversary (Claire Barthomew & Daniel Tobias)
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/anniversary
Anthony Jeannot: The Middle Bit
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/anthony-jeannot-the-middle-bit
An Aussie, African and Englishman Walk Into a Bar…
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/aussie-african-and-englishman-walk-into-a-bar
Beak: Cocktail Boys (previously part of Burger King Illuminati)
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/beak-cocktail-boys
Best of Adelaide's Fringe Comedy
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/best-of-adelaide-s-fringe-comedy
A Bookish Comedy Show
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/bookish-comedy-show
Comedy Boxing
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/comedy-boxing
Comedy Hour: Prue Blake, Peter Jones and Sonia Di Iorio
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/comedy-hour-prue-blake-peter-jones-and-sonia-di-iorio
Comedy Striptease (Hosted by Kyle Legacy)
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/comedy-striptease
Dan Rath: Cockroach Party
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/dan-rath-cockroach-party
Dan Wills: Australia: A Whinging Pom's Guide
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/australia-a-whinging-pom-s-guide
Daniel Muggleton: Oh, More Mr White Guy?
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/daniel-muggleton-oh-more-mr-white-guy
Danielle Walker: Nostalgia
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/danielle-walker-nostalgia
Here is what Bren Carruthers thought of it at MICF 2022: https://www.squirrelcomedy.com/?p=15297
David Boyle: Stranded
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/stranded
Dean Misdale: Life's a Drag
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/life-s-a-drag
Dolly Diamond's Hi T
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/dolly-diamond-s-hi-t
Dolly Diamond's Bosom Buddies
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/dolly-diamond-s-bosom-buddies
Erin Fowler: EGG
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/egg
The Eric Tinker Experience
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/eric-tinker-experience
Gabbi Bolt: I Hope My Keyboard Doesn't Break
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/gabbi-bolt-i-hope-my-keyboard-doesn-t-break
Garry Starr: Greece Lightning
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/garry-starr-greece-lightning
George Dimarelos – 3am Brain
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/3am-brain
Geraldine Quinn: BROAD
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/geraldine-quinn-broad
Grant Busé: SentiMENTAL!
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/grant-buse-sentimental
Haus Party with Otto & Astrid
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/haus-party-with-otto-astrid
He Huang : Crazy Broken Chinese
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/crazy-broken-chinese
How to Converse
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/how-to-converse
Matt Harvey : I Got Bit by a Monkey Once
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/i-got-bit-by-a-monkey-once
Here's what Peter Newling thought of this show at MICF 2019: https://www.squirrelcomedy.com/?p=13806
The Importance of Being Earnest as Performed by Three F*cking Queens and a Duck
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/importance-of-being-earnest-as-performed-by-three-f-cking-queens-and-a-duck
Jimeoin: The Craic!
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/jimeoin-the-craic
Josh Glanc: Vrooom Vrooom
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/josh-glanc-vrooom-vrooom
Karen from Finance is Out of Office
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/karen-from-finance-is-out-of-office
Late Show Great Show (Featuring 3 mystery Australian comedians!)
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/late-show-great-show
Laura Davis: If This Is It
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/laura-davis-if-this-is-it
Liars and Clowns: A Late Night Comedy Show (Presented by Kyle Dolan)
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/liars-and-clowns-a-late-night-comedy-show
Life Drawing With a Comedian
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/life-drawing-with-a-comedian
The Listies: Hamlet – Prince of Skidmark
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/listies-hamlet-prince-of-skidmark
Lloyd Langford: DILF
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/lloyd-langford-dilf
Maryellen : Call Me Me
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/call-me-me
Michelle Brasier: Average Bear
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/michelle-brasier-average-bear
Here's what Lisa Clark though of it at MICF 2022: https://www.squirrelcomedy.com/?p=14941
Mick Neven: Nevolution
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/mick-neven-nevolution
Nikki Britton: One Small Step
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/nikki-britton-one-small-step
Oliver Coleman: Sublime
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/oliver-coleman-sublime
Olivia McLeod: PASH
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/pash
OZmosis: The Great Australian Variety Pack (Hosted by Dane Simpson)
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/ozmosis-the-great-australian-variety-pack
Randy Feltface: Alien of Extraordinary Ability
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/randy-feltface-alien-of-extraordinary-ability
Ray Badran: Sweet Baby Ray
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/ray-badran-sweet-baby-ray
Reuben Kaye: The Butch is Back
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/reuben-kaye-the-butch-is-back
Rhys Nicholson – Rhys! Rhys! Rhys!
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/rhys-nicholson-rhys-rhys-rhys
Sam Campbell: Comedy Show
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/sam-campbell-comedy-show
Sam Taunton: Yoho Diabolo
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/sam-taunton-yoho-diabolo
Tim Ogborne : The In-Laws
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/in-laws
Tina del Twist: Caravan in the Sky
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/tina-del-twist-caravan-in-the-sky
Tom Walker: Javelin
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/tom-walker-javelin
Troy Kinne : Live
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/troy-kinne-live
Author ColinPosted on July 31, 2022 Categories Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2022, UncategorizedTags Adam Knox, Aidan Jones, Alice Fraser, Ange Lavoipierre, Anthony Jeannot, Beak, Claire Barthomew, Dan Rath, Dan Wills, Dane Simpson, Daniel Muggleton, Daniel Tobias, Danielle Walker, David Boyle, Dean Misdale, Die Roten Punkte, Dolly Diamond, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Eric Tinker, Erin Fowler, Gabbi Bolt, Garry Starr, George Dimarelos, Geraldine Quinn, Grant Busé, He Huang, Janty Blair, Jay Wymarra, Jimeoin, Josh Glanc, Karen from Finance, Kevin Kropinyeri, Kyle Dolan, Kyle Legacy, Laura Davis, Lloyd Langford, Luka Muller, Maryellen, Matt Harvey, Michelle Brasier, Mick Neven, Nikki Britton, Oliver Coleman, Olivia McLeod, Out Cast Theatre, Peter Jones, Prue Blake, Randy Feltface, Ray Badran, Reuben Kaye, Rhys Nicholson, Sam Campbell, Sam Taunton, Sean Choolburra, Sonia Di Iorio, The Listies, Tim Ogborne, Tina Del Twist, Tom Walker, Troy Kinne
5 Good reasons to see Clare Bartholomew & Daniel Tobias: The Anniversary
1) Clare & Daniel are known for creating the loudest rock band at MICF (Die Roten Punkte), but this year they're hardly saying a word!
2) The Anniversary is one of the few comedies in the theatre genre for MICF and is being performed in the beautiful Beckett Theatre at Malthouse, it's a theatre comedy sandwich!
3) There are fake stabby knives galore!
4) They're a multi award winning team who've toured the world with their irreverent brand of comedy.
5) The show involves a party! Who doesn't want to come to a physical comedy slapstick party?!
Clare Bartholomew & Daniel Tobias perform The Anniversary at The Malthouse Mar 31 – Apr 17
https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/the-anniversary
Author adminPosted on March 28, 2022 Categories 5 good reasons, MICF 2022Tags Clare Bartholomew, Daniel Tobias, Die Roten Punkte, Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Josh Earl and Daniel Tobias – Josh Earl's Festival
Josh Earl's Festival condenses spending a day at a music festival into an hour using songs, sketches and even interpretive dance. It is at times nostalgic, derisive, kooky and hilarious. All that's missing is the dirt/mud, sweat and Tinnitus.
Josh Earl and Daniel Tobias (and a mystery guest) do a brilliant job in lampooning all aspects of the music festival experience. From the quirks of the eccentric performers (an indecipherable Dylan-esque song was especially brilliant) to the annoying punters you encounter (I still don't understand the recent phenomenon of dudes wearing flag capes!) to the frustrating logistics of a large event, all of their targets are hit perfectly.
Structured as a series of vignettes, Earl navigates the site while keeping in contact with his friends by phone. Each call provides a cue for an amusing song involving an act on one of the festival stages. A number of musical genres are sent up including young indie bands in over their heads, anonymous DJs, poorly treated female acts and poe-faced serious artists. All the songs are distinctive Josh Earl songs, even when Tobias is singing, but don't rely so heavily on the densely spoken lyrics Earl is known for. These tunes aren't parodies of specific songs instead they make fun of the situations the characters find themselves in using an appropriate musical style and plenty of witty ideas.
Earl plays the downtrodden festival punter perfectly with his beautifully escalating exchanges with characters presented in voiceover. Tobias is always up for dressing up, so he dons many wacky outfits to portray a number of larger than life creations. Josh Earl's Festival is a brilliant showcase for their years of musical comedy experience and radiant talent.
The audience on this night unfortunately lacked energy for the extravaganza that Josh and Daniel have created. These punters paid attention and laughed at the right places but didn't really liven up until some Flaming Lips styled audience interaction at the end. This theatrical production put some distance between the characters and the audience even though we could relate to the situations. This was amplified by the polite seated theatre set up, the lack of excessive volume and a noticeably older crowd (possibly some of Josh's ABC fans).
This is a fun and hilarious piece of theatre about a collective experience which many are nostalgic for or still look forward to every summer, it deserves a big crowd of music comedy fans ready to have a ball. This is one festival within a festival you should attend.
Josh Earl's Festival is on at Malthouse Theatre (The Tower) until April 23
https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2017/shows/josh-earl-s-festival-1
Author adminPosted on April 11, 2017 Categories MICF 2017, ReviewsTags Daniel Tobias, Josh Earl, Melbourne International Comedy Festival
RECOMMENDED AND PREVIOUSLY REVIEWED SHOWS AT MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2017
By Lisa Clark & Colin Flaherty
The 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival is back bigger than ever and the Squirrels are here to help you chose which shows to spend your money and time on. There are shows that we have already seen and also some intriguing shows that have piqued our interest.
PREVIOUSLY REVIEWED
A number of MICF shows have run prior to the festival and we have already reviewed some of these. We'll give the usual disclaimer that Festival shows are ever evolving beasts, so the show's we have covered may have undergone changes (hopefully for the better!) since we saw them.
Alanta Colley Parasites Lost
Alanta Colley
Lisa reviewed her at the 2016 Melbourne Fringe: https://www.squirrelcomedy.com/?p=10549
You can book at https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2017/shows/parasites-lost
Ali McGregor's Late-Nite Variety-Nite Night
This is Lisa's review from last year: https://www.squirrelcomedy.com/?p=9937
Book your tickets at https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2017/shows/ali-mcgregor
ApocOlympics
Here's Colin's review from the 2016 Melbourne Fringe: https://www.squirrelcomedy.com/?p=10580
Booking details are at https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2017/shows/apocolympics
Cindy Salmon's Empowerment Hour by Hayley Tantau
Cindy Salmon
Here's Elyce's review at the 2016 Meloburne Fringe: https://www.squirrelcomedy.com/?p=10575
Booking details are at https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2017/shows/cindy-salmon-s-empowerment-hour
Read Colin's review from the 2016 Melbourne Fringe: https://www.squirrelcomedy.com/?p=10470
Bookings details can be found at https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2017/shows/cull
Gabe Hogan: Making Life a Double
Lisa's review from the 2016 Melbourne Fringe is at https://www.squirrelcomedy.com/?p=10491
Bookings details are at https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2017/shows/making-life-a-double
Isabel Angus Presents Bliss
Here's Lisa's review of the 2016 Melbourne Fringe performance: https://www.squirrelcomedy.com/?p=10515
Bookings can be made at https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2017/shows/isabel-angus-presents-bliss
Late Night Letters and Numbers
This late night show was reviewed in 2013 by Lisa: https://www.squirrelcomedy.com/?p=3846
Booking details can be found at https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2017/shows/late-night-letters-and-numbers
Mighty Little Puppet Show
The 2016 MICF show was reviewed by Lisa is: https://www.squirrelcomedy.com/?p=9929
Book your tickets at https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2017/shows/the-might-little-puppet-show
A now annual fixture of MICF, Elice's review is here: https://www.squirrelcomedy.com/?p=3785
Bookings can be made at https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2017/shows/political-asylum-s-late-night-riot
Soothsayers: Completely Improvised Shakespeare
Lisa's review from the 2015 Melbourne Fringe is here" https://www.squirrelcomedy.com/?p=9433
Booking details are at https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2017/shows/completely-improvised-shakespeare
The Bugle Live
This is the first ever live version of Andy Zaltzman's podcast. It promises live guests, people on screens, freshly-hewn satire, lies, puns and high-grade bullshit. Sounds like tonnes of fun. (You can see his own standup show too, sold separately)
Bookings: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2017/shows/the-bugle-live
Daniel Kitson…
The last time Daniel performed here in 2015 it was with his astonishing, gorgeous, experimental play Polyphony. It involved 20 pre-recorded characters (played by actors and comedians) on MP3players being played by audience members. I was lucky enough to see it towards the end of the run, on a night when it all ran beautifully and it blew my mind. If audience participation was the comedy trend, Daniel fashioned it into couture art. We've missed out on a lot of his finished shows in Melbourne over the past ten years but he's making up for it by giving us Three types of Kitson, including a filmed show we never got to see.
1. Stories For The Starlit Sky with Gavin Osbourne
Actually 3 plays in one (of his 3 shows). It will be long, why not bring a packed lunch? 3 of his delightful heartwarming and funny stories from Daniel with Gavin on the Guitar.
Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne – 2nd to 23rd April
(Various Dates and Times) https://goo.gl/AVrCLX
2. Not Yet But Soon – A Work in Progress Stand up Show.
Well its another work in Progress, but having done it in Sydney before Melbourne it should be fairly well formed. An hour and a half, but knowing Daniel probably longer. Its mostly on late too, 10 pm so have a little nap during the day.
Fairfax Studio, Arts Centre Melbourne – March 30th to April 16th (Various dates and times)- https://goo.gl/bry3Tv
3. It's Always Right Now Until It's Later – On Film
A 7 year old show we never got to see in Australia, but here it is preserved forever on film and Daniel will be there to introduce it.
Palace Westgarth Northcote – April 18th, 19th – 7pm – https://goo.gl/jVA2N3
A comedy night for charity produced by our own Erin Davidson and we can promise you she has organised a cracker of a lineup. Names she cannot name, but some of the top names in Australian comedy and this may be the only place during the festival you get to see some of them. Also you get to laugh for a good cause.
https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2017/shows/a-night-of-infectious-laughter-2
Josh Earl's Festival
Josh Earl & Daniel Tobias: Josh Earl's Festival
Josh has hooked up with Daniel from Die Roten Punkte and they promise famous guest stars in this mini comedy music festival. I've had a bit of a taste of this one and it has got my mouth watering for more.
Michael Williams: Escape from a 90s Educational CD-ROM!
One of the recipients of this year's Moosehead Grants, you can always be rely upon Williams to present an inventive and hilarious show. Last year he was one of our favourites, with the added Moosehead creative seal of approval, this is sure to be a doozy!
Bookings: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2017/shows/escape-from-a-90s-educational-cd-rom
Sammy J: Hero Complex
Sammy J Hero Complex
Hero Complex was the Talk of Melbourne Fringe and the talk was: "Have you Seen it? You HAVE TO SEE IT!!!" We were so glad we did. It won Best Comedy Show at Melbourne Fringe 2016 and has just won the first Weekly Award for comedy at Adelaide Fringe 2017. It is side achingly hilarious, and face hurtingly joyous. It's better to go in knowing as little as possible; yes it is about Sammy J's love for The Phantom but also about much, much more.
Bookings: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2017/shows/hero-complex
A Visit With Nan In A Caravan
Five audience members – in one caravan – with three spiteful old grannies – for 15 minutes. These terrifying characters by Thomas Jaspers, Kyle Minall and Scott Brennan will be more so in such close quarters and sure to be hilarious.
Bookings: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2017/shows/caravan
Watson: Go To Hell!
After scaring the stuffing out of laughing audiences at the Old Melbourne Gaol during the 2015 Melbourne Fringe, Watson (Adam McKenzie, Liam Ryan and Tegan Higginbotham) return with a show of frights and laughs. Another Moosehead recipent so expectations are high.
Bookings: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2017/shows/go-to-hell
View the entire Comedy Festival program at https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2017, so get out and start booking tickets!
Author adminPosted on March 1, 2017 April 23, 2017 Categories Festivals, MICF 2017, News, ReviewsTags Adam McKenzie, Alanta Colley, Andy Zaltzman, Daniel Kitson, Daniel Tobias, Gabe Hogan, Isabel Angus, Josh Earl, Liam Ryan, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Michael Williams, Political Asylum, Sammy J, Tegan Higginbotham, WATSON


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This screened art print was released at the Jermaine Rogers booth during the 2014 San Diego Comic Con. From a signed and numbered edition limited of only 100 pieces. This artwork was also used on a now classic Deftones tour print. Family first.
'FAMILY' Mini Art Print – This screened art mini print measures approx. 8.5×6.5 inches and is printed on white gallery stock. This artwork was used over 10 years ago for a now-classic Deftones tour print. Family first. Signed by Jermaine Rogers.
COPPER EDITION – Printed on COPPER (metallic hue) stock. Signed by Jermaine Rogers.
GOLD FOIL EDITION – Printed on GOLD MATTE FOIL stock. Signed by Jermaine Rogers.
SHATTERED FOIL EDITION – Printed on SHATTERED FOIL stock. Signed by Jermaine Rogers.