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Cruise NewsHolland America Offering 10-31 Day Cruises to the Far East
Holland America Offering 10-31 Day Cruises to the Far East
Holland America Line is offering 10-31 day cruises to China, Japan, Vietnam, and Taiwan in 2018-19. The mysteries of the Far East unfold for guests on Holland America Line's Westerdam when the cruise ship embarks on its robust 2018 -19 season in Asia.
From September 2018 through April 2019, the 1,916-guest Westerdam extensively explores China, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam on cruises ranging from 10 to 31 days.
Departing from Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan; Hong Kong and Shanghai, China; and Singapore, ancient temples and cultures steeped in tradition collide with soaring skyscrapers and bustling capitals. Ten different itineraries showcase the diversity of the countries while celebrating their histories that have been thousands of years in the making.
Late departures and nine overnight ports allow extra time for exploration, while Hong Kong and Singapore departures provide an incredible opportunity for Holland America's exclusive Signature Experience pre-cruise tours.
Westerdam kicks off the season with a 14-day North Pacific Crossing from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan. The ship then begins a series of voyages that explore the Far East, from Japan to Vietnam.
Westerdam's 16-day Far East Discovery cruise between Singapore and Hong Kong calls at Sanya, China; four ports in Vietnam, including an overnight stay in Halong Bay; Sihanoukville, Cambodia; Ko Samui and an overnight at Laem Chabang (Bangkok), Thailand. A 13-day Far East Discovery option eliminates Nha Trang in Vietnam and Sanya, while a 15-day Far East Discovery eliminates the overnight stay in Halong Bay, Vietnam.
The shortest itinerary of the season, Westerdam's 10-day East Asia roundtrip Hong Kong cruise, departs Dec. 10 and explores Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines.
Celebrating the first cruise of 2019, a 15-day Thailand & Vietnam itinerary sails roundtrip Singapore and offers an extensive exploration of Vietnam. Guests will experience four calls in the country, including an overnight in Da Nang (Hue). The cruise also includes an overnight at Laem Chabang (Bangkok) and calls at Ko Samui and Sihanoukville.
Westerdam's 14- or 15-day Taiwan & Japan cruise between Hong Kong and Shanghai features an overnight at Hong Kong or Shanghai, depending on embarkation port, and visits the Philippines, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea.
A Series of 14-Day Itineraries Round out the Ship's Asia Offerings
Cruising roundtrip from Shanghai, the China, South Korea & Japan cruise features two ports in each country, including overnight calls in Shanghai, Tianjin (Beijing) and Incheon (Seoul). The China Explorer from Hong Kong to Yokohama includes two ports in Japan and three ports in China, with overnights at Shanghai and Tianjin (Beijing).
Westerdam's Japan Explorer is a roundtrip Yokohama (Tokyo) journey with five ports in Japan, including an overnight at Kobe (Osaka); two calls in Taiwan; and a visit to Jeju (Cheju), South Korea. The final cruise of the season is a Japan & Russia itinerary roundtrip from Yokohama visiting an incredible eight ports in Japan and a northerly exploration to Vladivostok, Russia. The season concludes with a 15-day spring North Pacific Crossing between Yokohama (Tokyo) and Vancouver, encompassing ports in Japan and Alaska.
Collectors' Voyages Up to 31 Days Offer Longer Explorations of Several Countries
Back-to-back cruises can be booked together to form a longer Collectors' Voyage that provides a more in-depth exploration of the region. Combining up to two itineraries, the Asia Collectors' Voyages range from 23 to 31 days.
Grand Asia Voyage Offers an 82-Day Circumnavigation of the Pacific
Travelers looking to fulfill their ultimate bucket list adventure should take note of Holland America Line's 2018 Grand Asia & Pacific Voyage aboard Amsterdam. This 82-day cruise departing Sept. 30, 2018, circumnavigates the Pacific Ocean roundtrip from Los Angeles, Calif., and calls at 33 ports, with six overnight visits.
The 2018 Grand Asia & Pacific Voyage explores Alaska, Russia, Japan, China, Vietnam, Singapore, Taiwan, Indonesia, Australia, several South Pacific islands and Hawaii. Guests interested in expanding their cruise to explore more of the West Coast also have the choice of 89- and 87-day itineraries departing from Seattle, Wash., and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
For travelers who prefer a shorter vacation, the 2018 Grand Asia & Pacific Voyage features 12 segments: 39 days from Vancouver to Hong Kong; 41 days from Seattle to Hong Kong;15 days from Los Angeles to Yokohama; 34 days from Los Angeles to Hong Kong; 64 days from Seattle to Sydney; 62 days from Vancouver to Sydney; 57 days from Los Angeles to Sydney; 42 days from Yokohama to Sydney; 19 days from Yokohama to Hong Kong; 23 days from Hong Kong to Sydney; 48 days from Hong Kong to Los Angeles; and 25 days from Sydney to Los Angeles.
Singapore and Hong Kong Signature Experiences Offer Exclusive Pre-Cruise Tours
Holland America Line's culturally immersive Signature Experiences were exclusively created for the cruise line and include an evening event, two-night luxury hotel stay and transfers. Guests who book a suite on the eligible cruises receive the Signature Experiences complimentary, but space is limited and reservations are required.
In Singapore, guests can take the An Evening at the National Gallery Singapore tour with a behind-the-velvet-rope evening at the National Gallery Singapore, featuring a private tour of the museum's impressive collection of Southeast Asian art. In a grand, glass-enclosed space, guests enjoy drinks and appetizers while watching a traditional lion dance performance. They also will see a snake charmer, henna artist, master Chinese calligrapher and palm reader work their magic.
During Hong Kong's A Taste of Hong Kong — Dai Pai Dong Experience, guests will explore one of the world's great cuisines the way the locals do: with traditional street food. This exclusive event features an array of delectable dishes served from food stalls, and traditions such as calligraphy, knotting, paper cutting and grasshopper weaving highlight the experience.
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Geranium in full bloom – Copenhagen is home to another World's Best Restaurant
Mark Sansom - 18/07/2022
Rasmus Kofoed and Søren Ledet's restaurant Geranium was named No.1 in The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2022, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, by the awards' presenter, legendary actor Stanley Tucci. The announcement was the pinnacle of the ceremony which took place at the historic Old Billingsgate on the banks of London's river Thames to celebrate 50 Best's 20th anniversary. As the city burst into record-high temperatures, the hottest chefs from all over the world came to share in the celebrations as the Danish restaurant took to the stage to collect the ultimate prize in global gastronomy
There's clearly something in the water for the Copenhagen food scene. The diminutive capital with a population of just 600,000 people has birthed two of the finest restaurants ever to rattle a pan. On Monday, 18th July 2022, 50 Best awards presenter, celebrated actor and world-renowned gourmet, Stanley Tucci announced Geranium as No.1, making it the second in the city to be named The World's Best Restaurant, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna.
Geranium – owned and run by lifelong friends chef Rasmus Kofoed and sommelier Søren Ledet – opened in 2007. It hit its staps almost immediately, picking up accolades across the world, though it was forced to shutter in 2009. It reopened in 2010 on the eighth floor of the building which also houses the Danish national soccer stadium, overlooking the stunning Fælledparken gardens.
Geranium's elegant dining room in Copenhagen (image: Claes Bech-Poulsen)
"Thank you for the incredible feeling in this room tonight," said a composed Rasmus Kofoed as he took the mic immediately after being announced No.1. "This is up there with the greatest moments in my life and it's the most amazing feeling to share it with my best friend, Søren.
"I grew up in the tiny Kingdom of Denmark. I spent my time exploring nature as a child. I had questions in my head: 'who am I? Where do I belong in this world? Where does life take me?' It took me a long time to identify myself. When I became a chef, those questions were answered.
"I saw patterns, colours, personalities and I met a group of people who shared the same vision. We opened Geranium in 2007, in the middle of the financial crisis. We came through it with friendship, burning passion and dedication and tonight, we stand here as The World's Best Restaurant."
Kofoed's cooking has been hailed as some of the most technically correct and visually arresting on the planet. As an acolyte of New Nordic cuisine, he works with local biodynamic farms to curate and grow the ultimate indigenous Scandinavian produce and personally scours the landscape for unique edibles to accentuate his cuisine.
Two of Geranium's dishes: Forest Mushrooms and Celeriac with Smoked Cod Roe and Fermented Cream with Caviar
Although perhaps it is whatever lies in Copenhagen's brackish waters that is the secret to the city's success. This year, Kofoed took the decision to completely remove meat from his menu to prioritise seafood, fish and vegetables – it marks the first time that a meatless restaurant has taken the No.1 position in any of 50 Best's three international lists. Kofoed himself stopped eating meat five years previously and this year's win justifies his confidence in allowing art to follow life in his menus.
Artful creations on the 'Spring Universe' menu include lightly smoked lumpfish roe with milk, kale and apple, and forest mushrooms with beer, smoked egg yolk, pickled hops and rye bread. Each dish is an intricate composition served on nature-inspired crockery.
"Geranium became a holistic vision where people came together," continued Kofoed. "I feel so grateful to be a part of that and I can only give thanks to the most loyal and amazing team back in Denmark. Thank you to you, thank you to everyone in this room and thank you to 50 Best for reuniting this community in London. These awards are about all of us – it's not about being better than one another – it's about being together."
Søren Ledet and Rasmus Kofoed (image: Claes Bech-Poulsen)
Elsewhere in the list, South America continues to make culinary waves, as Central in Lima was named No.2 and The Best Restaurant in South America 2022, with the continent boasting eight restaurants overall including new entry Mayta (No.32) in Lima and Oteque (No.47) in Rio de Janeiro.
Asia follows closely with seven ranked restaurants, including new entries Sorn in Bangkok (No.39) and La Cime, Osaka (No.41). The Best Restaurant in Asia is Den in Tokyo (No.20), while list debutant Fyn in Cape Town (No.37) was crowned The Best Restaurant in Africa. Pujol (No.5) in Mexico City took The Best Restaurant in North America spot for the third time.
Geranium will next year join city mate Noma in the elite Best of the Best hall of fame, meaning it is no longer eligible for the main 50 Best ranking. Will another Scandinavian restaurant emerge to continue the success of New Nordic cuisine on the global stage? If the region's recent triumphs are anything to go by, don't bet against it.
René Redzepi, chef-owner of Noma, perhaps describes the secret behind Scandi success most effectively: "50 Best was the magical little thing that changed everything. Not just for Noma, but for this region."
The list of The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2022, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, was announced on 18th July from London. Browse the site to discover the ranking and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for the latest news, interviews and videos.
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FG 294 (National Reading Council) (White House Central Files: Subject Files)
These Presidential historical materials are in the custody of the National Archives and Records Administration under the provisions of Title I of the Presidential Recordings and Materials Preservation Act of 1974 (44 U.S.C. 2111 note), and implementing regulations. In accordance with the act and regulations, archivists reviewed the file group to identify private or personal as well as non-historical items. Such items, if found, have been withdrawn for return to the individual with primary proprietary or commemorative interest in them.
Materials covered by this act have been archivally processed and are described in this finding aid. Items that are security classified or otherwise restricted under the act and regulations have been removed and placed in a closed file. A Document Withdrawal Record (NA Form 14021) has been placed in the front of each folder describing each withdrawn item. Employees of the National Archives will review periodically the unclassified portions of closed materials for the purpose of opening those which no longer require restrictions. Classified documents may be reviewed for declassification under authority of Executive Order 13526 in response to Mandatory Review Request (NA Form 14020) submitted by the researcher.
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The National Reading Council was established by the President on July, 31 1970. The Council worked with public and private organizations, as well as professional educators, to strengthen the nation's reading programs. It also promoted innovation in reading and assisted in the coordination of the President's Right to Read program.
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The records consist of correspondence, memorandums, recommendations, drafts of presidential statements, and personnel actions. Primary correspondents include the President, Edward L. Morgan, Checker Finn, John Ehrlichman, William Timmons, Robert Finch, and Elliot Richardson. Topics include nominations to the Council, the Right to Read Program, the President's educational policies, and the operation of the National Reading Center. Corresponding oversized attachments have been processed and integrated into the files.
The terms Executive and General are used before the code FG 294 generally to determine the source of the materials. Items designated Executive are communications among national, foreign, state and local governments and their agencies, Members of Congress, and other prominent people. Items designated General are communications between Government officials and private citizens, institutions, and other private interests.
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Purdue Athletes for Life Success (PALS) began in 2002 as the National Youth Sports Program (NYSP). Senator Lugar and Senator Bayh asked then Purdue President, Dr. Martin Jischke, if Purdue University was interested in establishing this camp. He, in turn, asked the departments on campus to consider adopting this camp in which Health and Kinesiology accepted this opportunity. In the beginning, it was dedicated to engaging underserved local youth ages 10-16 in fitness, health, and athletics. The summer program was and still is free-of-charge to campers (parents /guardians must meet poverty income guidelines set forth by the US Department of Health and Human Sciences).
Over the years the camp has evolved. In 2007, (NYSP) was canceled by the federal government and the local community became responsible for supporting the camp. However, this allowed the program to be able to expand beyond the original guidelines of the grant and be based on our local community's needs. The camp modified to ages 8-14 and became much more than a summer sports camp. As Drew Brees stated, "This is not a sports camp; this is a life success camp." PALS staff began emphasizing teaching points known as The Four Pillars: Respect, Responsibility, Courage, and Caring. By incorporating the pillars into all PALS activities, campers learn important life skills that they can apply in their own lives. The PALS Camp has evolved over the years to include academics, career pathways, and daily living skills to enrich the campers' lives.
The Four Pillars: Respect, Responsibility, Courage, and Caring.
These campers have been exposed to healthy activities, positive role models, summer fun, and personal growth opportunities.
Many community leaders, in conjunction with Purdue University, play a major role in the promotion, celebration and financial support of the PALS program as they all share in the mission of helping youth and families in poverty. We believe our research findings can help others with similar missions to address the critical needs of impoverished youth and families and make differences in their lives. Thousands of youth have benefited from the PALS program in the past 17 years, setting their lives on a healthy, successful course. We've seen successful outcomes from campers who went on to graduate from college. These campers have been exposed to healthy activities, positive role models, summer fun, and personal growth opportunities. In short, they've been given a dream. Our PALS camp is only one of two of the original 225 NYSP that currently operates in our nation. We feel very fortunate that our community continues to invest in our children.


The Nook is on life support. Device sales are down. Digital content sales are down. Revenue is down. Things look bleak, but B&N plans to keep its current crop of tablets around at least through 2013.
Today in its 2013 year-end report, Barnes & Noble detailed the sad state of the Nook but said it will continue offering the Nook HD and Nook HD+ through the holidays. The company will also continue to support the devices in retail stores. However, things are about to change dramatically with the Nook brand.
B&N briefly detailed an upcoming licensing deal that's designed to "significantly reduce losses in the NOOK segment by limiting risks associated with manufacturing". According to the news release today, B&N is teaming up with a yet-to-be announced 3rd party that will manufacture the Nook tablets, which will then be co-branded with B&N and the 3rd party.
The Kindle's success clearly states that consumers want e-book readers, and despite B&N's huge retail footprint, the company's early success in the segment didn't translate to a long-term win. It's clear, with a year of declining sales data, the bookseller isn't offering a product that interests its customers.


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Location: Budapest, Bartók Béla út 29.
The project SRIAT, organized by Igor Metropol Association in collaboration with the Intermedia, the Art Theory and Curatorial Studies Departments and TransPraxis – International Center for Art and Theory, of the Hungarian University of Fine Arts in Budapest, calls for young artists, and students of fine arts, curatorial or similar studies to reflect upon the intersections of art and social responsibility.
We invited the German artist Thomas Kilpper to hold a 2 week long practice-oriented workshop questioning the complex role(s) of artists within current societies. Freedom of Expression, Activism in Art, Socially Engaged Art and it's relevance within the art (world) is not only a matter in Hungary with its current developments, but also a global and general topic on contemporary art. Based on the experiences of recent projects by Kilpper, such as "Pavilion for Revolutionary Free Speech" at the 54. Venice Biennial or "State of Control" at the former GDR State Security Headquarter, the starting point of the workshop will be the topic of "Freedom of Speech" in democratic and other constructions of society. The group will research and develop different strategies of artistic involvement within these systems, starting with a field study in the public space of Budapest on October 23rd, National Holiday of commemorating the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. Developing new and experimental art-practices, the result of the collaborative work will be shown in a public exhibition.
Working and exhibition space of the project is an ex-Chinese restaurant in the new emerging cultural street, Bartók Béla út, in a house, which also used to be the home of László Almásy. This particular interesting location will also provide material for artist interested in site-specific projects.
During the workshop period, there will be two meetings with Hungarian artists Miklós Erhardt and Tehnica Schweiz (Gergely László/Péter Rákosi). These internal meetings give the opportunity to get acquainted with their artistic approach, to support the exchange of artistic perspective in an informal and personal way. A public discussion on the issues raised during the workshop will take place at the Ludwig Museum on the 6th November.
Workshop schedule: October 24th (Wednesday) – November 5th (Monday), 2012.
The first meeting will take place on October 24th, from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. and is mandatory for all participants. Further meetings during the 2 weeks will be scheduled on that day. The common work requires a regular presence of the participants on weekdays.
The workshop is open for students and young artists from all fields and media. If you are interested in participating (or you require more information) please send your application in pdf-format to: info@igormetropol.org.
Deadline for applications is Sunday, October 7 th, 2012.
As the workshop is limited for 15 participants, a committee go through an evaluation process. Members are: Thomas Kilpper, Nóra Lukacs & Katja Melzer (Igor Metropol), Allan Siegel/Szabolcs Kisspál (Intermedia), Zoltán Kékesi (Curatorial Studies) and Miklós Erhardt. All applicants will be informed by Wednesday, October 10th.
The program is held in English. There is no fee for the workshop, and also required materials will be provided. Applicants from abroad are welcome but are responsible for travel costs and accommodation, however we will assist you in finding a place to stay in Budapest.
Kilpper is known for his critical artistic approach. In his works, he strongly questions the current models of societies, and the development of socio-political systems. Kilppers works are often participative and site specific, using not only found materials and media (e.g. the floor as printing plate), but also involving the historical means and context of a location.
Selected solo exhibitions/projects: "Pavilion for Revolutionary Free Speech" within the exhibition: Speech Matters – Danish Pavilion, Giardini, 54th Biennale di Venezia, 2011 / "State of Control" – former GDR State Security ('Stasi-') HQs, Berlin and Neuer Berliner Kunstverein (n.b.k.), Berlin, 2009 / "A Lighthouse for Lampedusa!" (2008 – 2011) – Dispari & Dispari, Reggio Emilia, Italy.


All my relatives should be fearing for my safety right about now. I got a jigsaw on Saturday.
My eye-hand coordination is somewhere south of dismal. You know how the kids who can't play sports can at least play video games? I'm the one who always killed QBert in the early 80s because I couldn't figure out which way the joystick went. So the concept of me + power tools = scary.
This is a first step to our first big post-housewarming project. We have a closet that was sheetrocked after the floor was laid in our sun porch, but the closet sits empty while our kitchen is stuffed. We'll be putting in some shelving and storing a lot of barware in the new pantry/bar/whatever we're going to call it.
But first I have to learn to operate the saw safely. My plan is to use it to cut the lumber that will frame the drawers I'm going to hang under my workbench. We have two kitchen drawers that were displaced when our dishwasher was installed, and no other place to put them, so I thought, why not? The answer is apparently "because there's not much there to attach them to." So the plan is to cut some two-by-fours to the length of the drawers and mount the slides on them, then put cross-boards across the tops of the drawers perpendicular to the drawer mounts and screwed into the drawer slide pieces. Then I'll use the cross members to mount the assembly to the bracing members under the workbench.
Theoretically. The good news is that the plan doesn't call for a lot of complicated cuts, so it should be just the thing to learn how to operate the saw. The only trick is finding the time.


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McSweeney's Issue 55 (McSweeney's Quarterly Concern)
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Fresh off winning the 2019 ASME award for fiction, issue 55 features new fiction from Laura van den Berg, Gordon Lish, T Kira Madden, and Emma Copley Eisenberg, and more; letters about face masks and puttanesca and the rapid disintegration of our natural world by R. O. Kwon, Alexander Chee, and Jack Pendarvis; a searing nonfiction piece by José Orduña that harkens back to shoe-leather journalism, chronicling his experience at immigrant-rights demonstrations across the spectrum of activism; oh, and a 16-page section of mesmerizing photography by Pelle Cass from his series "Crowded Fields." Read and be renewed!
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MARCUS BURKE graduated from the Iowa Writer's Workshop. Burke's debut novel, Team Seven, was published in 2014 by Doubleday. Team Seven received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews, was long-listed for the 2015 PEN Open Book Award, and was one of the 17 Books You Won't Be Able to Put Down This June in O, The Oprah Magazine. Burke was the inaugural Creative Writing Fellow at Susquehanna University from 2016 to 2017, and is on the faculty at Southern New Hampshire University's Mountainview Low-Residency MFA program. He is currently at work on another novel. PELLE CASS is a photographer from Brookline, Massachusetts. His work is in the collections of the Fogg Art Museum, the Addison Gallery of American Art, the Polaroid Collection, the DeCordova Museum, the Peabody Essex Museum, the MFA, Houston, and others. He has shown at the George Eastman House, the Albright Knox Gallery, the New Mexico Museum of Art, and the Metamorf Biennial for Art and Technology in Norway. Cass's work has been published widely online, in magazines, and in books, and he's received fellowships from Yaddo, the Polaroid Collection, and the Artist's Resource Trust. ALEXANDER CHEE is the author of How to Write an Autobiographical Novel. STEPHEN DIXON is the author of the story collections Dear Abigail and Other Stories (Trnsfr, 2018) and Writing, Written (Fantagraphics Books, 2019). EMMA COPLEY EISENBERG's fiction and nonfiction have appeared in Granta, Tin House, VQR, American Short Fiction, the Los Angeles Review of Books, AGNI, and other publications. She lives in Philadelphia, where she co-directs the community literary hub Blue Stoop. Her first book, The Third Rainbow Girl, will be published by Hachette Book Group in 2020. KATE FOLK's fiction and essays have appeared most recently in Zyzzyva, the New York Times Magazine, Prairie Schooner, and One Story. She lives in San Francisco and is working on a novel about AI limbs and emotional unavailability. JOANNA HOWARD is a writer and translator from Miami, Oklahoma. Her memoir, Rerun Era, is forthcoming from McSweeney's in October of 2019. She is the author of the novel Foreign Correspondent, the story collections On the Winding Stair and In the Colorless Round, and Field Glass, a collaborative novel written with Joanna Ruocco. She also co-translated Walls by Marcel Cohen and Cows by Fre?de?ric Boyer. She teaches in the literature PhD program at Denver University. R.O. KWON's first novel, The Incendiaries, was published by Riverhead Books. She is a National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellow. Her writing has appeared in the Guardian, Vice, BuzzFeed, Noon, Time, Playboy, and elsewhere. RAVEN LEILANI has been published in Narrative, Granta, New England Review, and the Florida Review. She is the fiction editor of Ruminate magazine and an MFA candidate at NYU. GORDON LISH is best known for his long labor as a strict destructionist, the latest book-length evidence of which posture is on exhibit in White Plains, New York. He is also a sucker for certain styles of liquid alliteration. T KIRA MADDEN is an APIA writer, photographer, and amateur magician. She is the founding editor in chief of No Tokens and the author of Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls (Bloomsbury, 2019). She lives in New York City and teaches at Sarah Lawrence College. PETER MCGRATH lives in a small, old house outside of Washington, DC, with a large, young cat. JOSE? ORDUN A's work explores living as a racialized subject of the United States. His first book, The Weight of Shadows: A Memoir of Immigration and Displacement, was published in 2016 by Beacon Press. He is an assistant professor of English at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. JOSEPH OSMUNDSON is a scientist, teacher, and writer from a small town in Washington State. He has a PhD in molecular biophysics from the Rockefeller University, and his work has been published in places like Guernica, BuzzFeed, Gawker (RIP), the Village Voice (OMG RIP), and the Feminist Wire, where he works on the editorial staff. He's published two (award-los- ing) books and, with three other queer writers, co-hosts the popular podcast Food 4 Thot, a round-table discussion of books, boys, butts, and Beyonce?. JACK PENDARVIS won two Emmys for his work on the television show Adventure Time. ASALI SOLOMON is the author of Disgruntled and the story collection Get Down. She lives in the city of Philadelphia, where she is currently working on another novel about Philadelphia. SHRUTI SWAMY's fiction has been included in the 2016 and 2017 editions of The O. Henry Prize Stories, and has appeared in the Paris Review. She lives in San Francisco. LISA TADDEO is a two-time recipient of the Pushcart Prize. Her debut book of nonfiction, Three Women, is out this summer from Simon & Schuster, to be followed by her first novel and story collection. LUCY TAN is author of the novel What We Were Promised, available now from Little, Brown and Company. Originally from New Jersey, she currently lives in Wisconsin, where she is the 2018-19 James C. McCreight Fiction Fellow at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She can be found at www.lucyrtan.com. JENNY TRAIG spends most of her time at home with her family and her yarn stash. Her latest book is Act Natural: A Cultural History of Misadventures in Parenting. LAURA VAN DEN BERG's most recent book is The Third Hotel. She is also the author of the novel Find Me and two story collections, including The Isle of Youth. Laura lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she is a Briggs- Copeland Lecturer in Fiction at Harvard. COLIN WINNETTE is the author of several books, including The Job of the Wasp (Soft Skull Press) and Haints Stay (Two Dollar Radio). 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Acquired in 2013, the O'Day at Greenwood Lake is the latest addition to SEAS Bergen's fleet. The boat's name is still under consideration. The chapter uses a membership model for use of the boat, with any SEAS member of any chapter also eligible to become a member of the Greenwood Lake O'Day. The annual dues are collected through SEAS Bergen membership form.
The O'Day is a 19 foot sloop with a swing keel and is fitted with an outboard motor. All O'Day members are invited to crew on sails led by qualified skippers. The O'Day is seen as a natural progression from our Basic Sailing course to learn on a larger boat using an outboard motor, towards becoming a skipper of this day sailer. Many members progress to taking the keelboat course on the chapter's 27' Catalina - The Zephyr, docked in Haverstraw Marina on the Hudson.
The boat slip is located just north of Emerald Point Restaurant in Greenwood Lake, NY. If you are looking for easy accessible lake sailing from Northern, NJ at an affordable price, this is the boat for you. Many of the boat's members became qualified skippers in just one year, and then can take the boat for a sail whenever the schedule and weather allows.


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We are your hosts Joe and Aaron. Join us from St. Louis and through the magic of the interwebz! Each month, we delve too greedily and too deep into pop culture, and disturb that from which we… Well, let's not belabor the Tolkien reference. Nerd things you guys, NERD THINGS! Gaming, comics, fiction, pop culture, art, philosophy, and politics. We aren't actually dwarves (although we both have splendid beards), we're librarians, here to connect you with our thoroughly researched opinions [trust]. Check out our monthly podcast, videos, articles, and reviews!
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Ben Moore, foreign-media spokesperson for Israel's strategic-affairs ministry, addresses the DigiTell19 Conference in Jerusalem.
With today's battleground against anti-Israel activity largely online, it has fallen to organizations and individuals to carry the burden of monitoring and combating it.
Israel's Ministry of Strategic Affairs and Information, headed by Gilad Erdan, has decided to join the fight, and is working hard to combat the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement and other false propaganda. To that end, the ministry and DigiTell—a civic networking platform connecting pro-Israel organizations around the world—held the Digitell19 conference at the YMCA in Jerusalem.
"We are always sympathetic to the cause of the Jewish people," he said.
He explained that his pro-Israel activism is personal; his master's degree in German studies allowed him to see anti-Semitism for the first time. And he said that as an immigrant, he felt he needed to something about it.
Bjarte Bjellas, an activist from Norway who works with "Med Israel for fred" (that translates into "With Israel for Peace)," said his organization has 11,000 paying members.
He also emphasized the need to get through to those who are in the middle and focus less on extremists who have a non-bending opinion on Israel.
"Most people do not have an opinion on Israel in my experience," he said.
Kasim Hafeez is unique. Not only is he a Middle East analyst who works for Christians United for Israel (CUFI), but he is also a British Muslim of Pakistani origin, best known for founding "The Israel Campaign," a pro-Israel advocacy organization.
A self-proclaimed Muslim Zionist, he agreed with Bjellas and Cohen, telling JNS that it is worth talking to the audiences who are most receptive. He said that pro-Israel activists should make an effort to reach out to the masses of people who do not have an opinion on Israel, instead of trying to get the most extreme opponents of Israel to change their opinion.
"Sometimes, there is a disproportionate obsession with getting the most fierce opponents to like Israel when there are millions of other people who just don't know," he said.
"The Christian community is our most powerful ally because today the modern Christian does not have the hostility that unfortunately exists in many Muslim communities because of a modern conflict," he pointed out.
If Hafeez is unique, Big Daddy Liberty from South Africa is perhaps even more so. His real name is Sihle Ngobese, and he is a talk-show host and vocal activist, but what makes him unique is that he is a big supporter of Israel.
He slammed those who claim Israel is an apartheid state, emphasizing his firsthand understanding of the apartheid system that existed in South Africa and the free society that is Israel.
He also vilified hypocrites who claim that Israel is the biggest problem and then say nothing about Arab nations that have terrible human-rights records.


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( 1 ) Will he ask the National Health and Medical Research Council to recommend to Governments that a warning be included on labels of alcoholic foods and drinks to the effect (a) that average intake for average adults of 100 grams of alcohol a day may harm health and may be habit forming, (a) that during pregnancy over 20 grams a day may cause birth defects, (c) that quick intake of 300 to 600 grams may cause death, and stating (a) what proportion of the contents contain those quantities of alcohol and (e) what proportion is likely to produce illegal blood levels for vehicle drivers.
(2) Will the Government set an example to the States by requiring such a warning on all relevant labels (a) printed in the Australian Capital Territory after 1 July 1 980, (b) affixed in the ACT after 1 January 1981 and (c) entering the ACT after 1 January 1982.
(3) Will the Government require a similar warning on all advertising in the ACT including the broadcast advertising of alcoholic beverages.
(4) Has his Department instituted an alcoholism diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation program for employees; if not, why not.
(5) Can he say whether any other Department has instituted such a program.
(6) Can he also say whether the United States of America Armed Forces spend $35m annually on control of alcohol abuse evident in some 30 per cent of personnel with a recovery rate around 75 per cent; if so, what are the comparable figures for Australia.
(1) The National Health and Medical Research Council (N.H. & M.R.C.) is currently considering certain proposals for the labelling of alcoholic drinks with the alcohol content. I will request Council to consider the five proposals made by the honourable member.
(2) and (3) The recommendations of the N.H. & M.R.C. will be sent to States and Territories as soon as Council's considerations have been completed. At that stage it will be possible to decide what action will be taken.
(4) and (S) Within the context of its response to the Report from the Senate Standing Committee on Social Welfare entitled 'Drug Problems in Australia- an Intoxicated Society?', as announced in a Ministerial Statement in the Senate on 19 March 1980 (Senate Hansard, 19 March 1980, pages 79S and following), the Government has adopted a specific policy on alcohol and alcohol abuse which wil employ preventive and curative measures to combat the harmful effects which alcohol abuse has on personal health and community well-being. In particular, I refer to the Government's response to Recommendation 9 of the Senate Committee's Report.
The Director-General of Health, as the occupational health authority in respect of Commonwealth employees, issued a statement on Commonwealth Occupational Health Policy on Alcohol and Drug Dependence in November 1978. This statement supplemented Guidelines for Handling Problems of Alcohol Misuse in the Australian Public Service, also issued in November 1978, by the Public Service Board. These Guidelines are intended to assist departments and authorities to develop policies and procedures in the identification and sympathetic and effective handling of staff affected by alcohol misuse.
A further guidelines paper on alcohol and drug misuse is being prepared by the Joint Council of the Australian Public Service. A number of alcohol intervention programs have been developed in various areas of Qantas, Telecom and the Offices of the Navy and Air Force.
(6) No, but I am aware of evidence given before a United State Congressional Committee on 27 July 1978 by the Deputy Secretary of Defence in which it was stated that $US34m was being spent on drug abuse prevention and treatment in the Armed Forces. It should be noted, however, that this amount was not being spent on control of alcohol abuse alone. Current figures are not available.
Expenditures on the control of alcohol abuse in the Australian Defence Forces are not identifiable as a specific item. There are no detailed statistics on the incidence of alcoholism detected by Medical Officers in any of the Services.


Do you got a few cars on standby and you think it is time to get some business on them and earn extra cash? Today's blog is what you needed to read!
Starting a car rental business means there are critical processes you need to go through. That includes doing a background check on your client, or your car's new temporary owner or renter.
Basically, you can't just conduct a background check on your renters on your own. It's actually a simple thing to do. But you need to be very professional in doing this since there's a proper procedure for doing this in your rental property business.
The correct process of conducting a background check on your soon-to-be clients properly depends on the rental laws in an area. If you're new to rental property business, then this blog will give you an idea how property managers are doing it.
In this blog post, we will talk about how to do a background check on your renters. Following the right procedures will help you avoid any violations of the rental law and in implementing the car title loans to start a car rental business.
As the property manager, you need to know how to do a background check. This is an important aspect of a screening process that you can't miss. Basically, you want to make sure that the money you got from your car title loans is in good hands by making sure you are doing the right thing in your car rental business.
Doing a background check can help you choose the right renters in your car rental business. make sure to follow this guide on how to do a background check.
Before you do a background check, you need to get information about your client first. You can do this by requiring a potential client to fill up a rental application form.
The rental application form isn't just used for getting information. It's also used to ask the client's permissions to conduct background and credit check on them.
The client's written consent is needed because you can't conduct any background or credit check without their approval.
After completing the rental application form set a date to interview the tenant in person. Interviewing the tenant will give you an insight into how they behave personally.
For how many hours/days will they be using the car?
Do they have a driver or they need to have a service driver?
How many will be with them inside the car?
Are there children with them?
As an employer or property manager of your car rental, you need to make sure that you are with the right and reliable client. Or else, your car title loans, to put up such business will be put into waste.
The next step you need to do is to verify whether or not the prospective client is good. If they are, that means that their background report shouldn't contain any negative items or any possible red flags.
After the background check, the next step in the screening process is the credit check. Just like the background check, the credit check will also provide detailed reports about the clients. But, the reports will be about their financial activities.
As the property manager, the goal of your tenant screening process must be to separate the good renters from the bad ones. Keep in mind that having a bad renter will only cause several problems. They can cause financial instability so make sure you make the most out of your business.
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What to Consider When Buying a Used Car near Me?
December 25, 2018 December 25, 2018 by Kheil Smith Leave a Comment on What to Consider When Buying a Used Car near Me?
Due to the current economic downturn, a large number of people prefer to buy used cars in Fresno, since they are quite cheap compared to new cars. But before you buy a used car for yourself, you should consider some important things. The main aspect is the price factor. He must be smart enough to estimate the value of the car. Browse car pricing guides such as KBB, Black Book and Nada, which can be very helpful to you. But the most suitable way is to check the car in person. If you are thinking of buying cheap used cars near me, you should not rely solely on images and descriptions. You must indicate that you are visiting the seller and that you are carrying out all the necessary checks. Take your time before making a decision. The more you hurry, the more likely you are to make the wrong decision. Do not rely on just one seller, but you must visit several sellers before buying a car that suits your needs and budget.
In the process of buying such a vehicle, the first thing you need to pay attention to is a proper inspection of the car.
Since an amateur may not have all the knowledge to inspect a car, it is always better if he attracts an experienced mechanic to carry out the necessary inspections. Due to the fact that the mechanic is an expert in his field, you can do all the checks correctly and give the correct answer. Also ensure that the car is certified as used and comes with a warranty. It is important that you check the oil in the car. The color of the oil should always be golden or slightly lighter. If the oil is dark, the car may have a very dirty engine. A car with a dirty engine will burn a large amount of oil and will not be cost-effective for you in the long run.
Another thing to keep in mind is that you are always looking for signs of engine overheating, and you should ask the dealer if the car has a history of overheating. You can find out by opening the radiator cap. After that, look at the cold, and it should be filled to the brim. It should not be fat, residue, oil and other external elements. This is a sign that the car is suffering from an overheating problem. After these processes, do not forget to check the history of the car. Ask the dealer and make sure that the car did not have an accident in the recent past. Request all documents, insurance, guarantees, etc., and then make a deal to buy a car.
People actually like to buy older cars for fixing them. But, it means people have to make a room for the new arrivals. There're many classic cars on sale and all are attractive looking. People who own a classic car for a long time generally get emotional when they want to sell it. Cars must be marketed well that can help in speeding up the sale. It's likely that you can get good price for it.
There're a lot of people who do not know what their car value. There's no wonder that sometimes, you find Dodge Charger in the junkyard, or Cadillac Fleetwood rotting at the old garage. As these cars are considered as a junk by people, you easily can buy them at the low price.
When you pull that classic in your garage, probably unknown neighbors will sneak up to you and talk to you. They may also give unsolicited advice. The car collectors are a small circle; probably you will have no problem for finding the fellow car enthusiasts.
Services provided by a professional locksmith will differ, relying on the specific type of locksmith professional you choose. However, you must require anticipating getting experienced recommendations and outstanding results when you hire any kind of type of certified locksmith. They could be an automobile locksmith professional, typically known as an auto locksmith, or even someone specialized in services of opening lock of homes.
An auto locksmith is usually contacted to supply locksmith services in an emergency condition. Occurrences of scenarios where this kind of emergency service may be required consist of securing keys in a car, shedding keys, or damaging a key off in the ignition. Various other locksmith professional facilities such locksmith professional can offer consist of key production and key changing for the doors or ignition of your car.
In addition to offering services to car owners, this kind of Dallas Locksmith professional can likewise aid home and business owners. These services are also useful in case someone lost the keys of their residence. Taking services of a dedicated locksmith professional device or a method referred to as lock jolting, they will rapidly get access to the home. Industrial customers can enlist the assistance of this sort of service provider in case they have been the target of a theft. Relevant services could include repairing any type of lock; mainly of entrance that might have been broken. Several locksmith professional services that reply to disasters offer toll-free round the clock quick response, so the domestic customer or entrepreneur could expect a prompt response and fast service.
Installing residential locks and business locks are among the typical locksmith services offered by this kind of locksmith. Installation or update any type of sort of lock services is also supplied to the majority of homeowners and commercial customers. What lots of people don't recognize, yet, is that many locksmiths can offer tailored and advanced specialized services offered by a locksmith in order to lift the safety of your home or business. However, and the obtain ability of such services will be contingent on the availability of professional service provider in your area. Some instances of tools that may be able to be mounted by a resident locksmith comprise remote security sensors, alarm systems and wireless CCTV systems to discover burglars and screen your business and home, along with the surrounding property. They could be especially valuable for business owners who find it needed to limit access to specific buildings and/or other secure areas.
These are the major kinds of locksmiths and the regular services they provide. Relying on your location, nonetheless, you might not have access to all services pointed out. You ought to call your local firms to discover the details services they supply, and how they might profit you as a resident, business driver, car owner, or somebody that might one day urgently call for the services of a locksmith professional.
The used car market has reaped popularity since quite some time now unsettled to the increase in prices of used cars, fuel, car loans, and additional interests and so on. Consumers these days are looking for more consistent pricing of cars. Thus, the used car market has turned out to be quite tempting for car buyers.The west coast auto is the first choice of many discerning auto buyers. The main thing that keeps the customers choosingthem year after year is the great service they've come to believe from them before, during and after the sale.
Westcoast Auto strives to make choosing and purchasing a vehicle anoptimistic and hassle-free experience for each and every person who walks in. They are an industry-leading automotive retailer committed to providing the customers with a great automotive experience, delivered with transparency, integrity and care. Also, they guarantee low price makes buying a car quick, easy, and appropriate. Westcoast Auto Sales has over ten years of involvement in buying, and they hand-pick each and every vehicle.
Not just any pre-owned luxury vehicle makes it to thecatalogue. They careful selection and inspection process guarantees the customers the best luxury vehicle for their money. They also guarantee our customers a hassle-free buying experience, and the best financing options in Southern California. The West Coast auto offers the most beautiful selection of pre-owned luxury vehicles, the most knowledgeable staff, and the best rates in a 300-mile radius. They believe in quality, reliability, and transparency also you can have outstanding service before, during and after a sale is another quality that differentiates them from all the rest.
Westcoast Auto Sales believe in giving more than we get. You canselect and purchase a vehicle a positive and hassle-free experience. And they never sacrifice quality in their vehicles, and in the service, in the name of profit.If you are searching for a used luxury car, Westcoast Auto Sales is the exact place to be. If you want your luxury vehicle of your dreams and Westcoast Auto Sales has it at a price that makes luxury reasonable.
Getting rid of damaged and older cars are made easy through online!
April 26, 2017 by Kheil Smith Leave a Comment on Getting rid of damaged and older cars are made easy through online!
Transportation plays a major role in both the personal and the business life of the people; in fact, it is one of the primary reasons for the advancements that we face today. As the time passes, the available mode of transportations has also increased in various ways. And various types of transportation vehicles also came into existence. Today, the majority of the people around the world owns a vehicle that eases their transportation. With the improvement of the technology, these transportation vehicles technologies are continuously upgraded, and people also prefers such advanced vehicles to enjoy the comfort of traveling around places. This frequent upgrading to the newer technologies leaves behind the outdated automobiles and this remains an issue as it could result in certain discomfort among people, so one of the best ways is to get rid of these older vehicles. And there are various organizations involved in providing such vehicle removal services to the people. One of such would include 1888 pay cash for cars whose web link 1888paycashforcars.com provides the complete details on the services provided by the organization.
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Getting rid of the old and the damaged automobiles could be a tiresome process, what if such old junk products could result in profit? Yes! There are various vehicle organizations that are involved in the buying or selling of the junked automobiles from the people. Not all these organizations are quite popular among people; there are various factors that determine their preference of the people. This includes the quality of the service and the towing facilities and their field experience. One of such organizations would include 1888pay cash for cars that meets up with all the above-mentioned criteria and also provides several additional facilities to its customers. They deal with a wide variety of the automobiles, like cars, vans, SUV's, trucks, etc. One of the most interesting features is that they possess around 30 years of experience in handling older vehicles, and are located in almost all the states in the USA, and provides free towing services to all types of vehicles. Thus, if someone is looking for the best way to get rid of their older or damaged vehicles then he/ she needs to submit the request on their website 1888paycashforcars.com with the necessary details and the services would be provided within the same day!
If you are really interested in the truck services or the truck repair for any reason, you may have many ideas in your mind. And you do not want to believe some other people with your truck, at that time you do not want to take the vehicle for service to some other person, because, you may not know what exactly they are doing with your truck.
Reputation: The reputation is everything in industry. If you need to ensure yourself of being in the right track, first hire a company that has the good reputation for providing you the high quality services. If others are treated well by the company, you should also expect the same. This is some reason to keep in mind as you compare the options. If the company is not having the good reputation, you should think carefully about what you are doing.
Availability: As we all know that we do not like to wait for a long time for anything. While come to the truck repair services, you may look for the services which will not allow you to wait for long time. This will be realized if your vehicle is in need of repair. For that you should think hard and long about this one detail when you begin your search for the truck service company. Because, you only want to choose the provider who is able to help you based on your schedule.
Pricing: The most important thing that everyone thinks before choosing any services is to get at affordable price. If you are selected a service, but they charge you more you should take a step back and reassess your situation. This is the only way to make sure that you are actually in the right track. At the same time, it is nothing wrong with paying the premium charge to get the best services. Also you should not feel that you are being overcharged. This can make some inconvenience to you.
The internet at present boasts bevy of virtual cars, beginning with medium-size sedans to all-terrain trucks. The websites provide buyers and sellers with the necessary information regarding car's conditions and history. However, one may be wondering as to which website would be the ideal, most competent and finally, void of crooks, scammers and the kind?
Why should I register to check cars for sale?
Most of the advantageous features of a website enlisting cars for sale can be browsed by all users, but users will have to register if they are interested to take part in active interaction, uploading photos, publishing ads and their stories, receiving the newsletters, would like to read from publications online and also avail online customer services.
It definitely costs less when it comes to advertising.
Listing items online result in a way bigger reach.
Making use of keyword search online makes it was easier to find a particular car for buyers indicating that sellers reach particular buyers way easily.
Selling cars online gives fewer or almost no reason for stress for both sellers and buyers.
Buying and selling cars for sale online happens to be very easy and saves sellers and buyers time as well as money. While buying and selling vehicles, both buyers and sellers ought to be honest about damages the vehicle bears, including dents or scratches. Also, sellers should list if the vehicle have had any flood damage or the kind, in item listing. Furthermore, if a seller isn't the original owner, he/she must run the vehicle history report in order to uncover previous damages and maintenances on that vehicle. Once a buyer or a seller has posted a listing, they should answer questions buyers or sellers have, with all he necessary detail. If sellers have questions for buyers, they should contact that buyer using the member page. Developing rapport with the potential clients is essential, as important as building trust with accurate descriptions and answering questions honestly and quickly, these lead to success while selling vehicles. Before selling a car, get the information mandatory for listing descriptions, how to appropriately deal with potential customers, and how to manage sales once a vehicle has been sold. Knowing these shall ensure maximum cost benefits.


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Dahl's family apologises for author's anti-Semitic comments
AFP Published December 7, 2020
LONDON: The family of British children's books writer Roald Dahl apologised on Sunday for historical anti-Semitic comments made by the renowned author.
Dahl, the creator of books such as Matilda", The BFG and Charlie And The Chocolate Factory who died in 1990, made the offensive remarks in a 1983 interview with the New Statesman magazine.
In a statement posted on the website of The Roald Dahl Story Company, the family and firm said they "deeply apologise for the lasting and understandable hurt caused by some of Roald Dahl's statements".
"Those prejudiced remarks are incomprehensible to us and stand in marked contrast to the man we knew and to the values at the heart of Roald Dahl's stories," it added.
"We hope that, just as he did at his best, at his absolute worst, Roald Dahl can help remind us of the lasting impact of words."
In the 1983 interview, Dahl said "there is a trait in the Jewish character that does provoke animosity, maybe it's a kind of lack of generosity towards non-Jews.
He added: "I mean, there's always a reason why anti-anything crops up anywhere.
"Even a stinker like Hitler didn't just pick on them for no reason."
The comments have long cast a shadow over Dahl's personal legacy, which has remained prominent as a number of his children's classics have made it onto the screen and stage since his death aged 74.
They include the 2005 second film version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp, and 1996's Matilda movie.
A musical production chronicling that story of a genius five-year-old was also staged by the Royal Shakespeare Company in 2010.
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This was, of course, the film that turned a lot of young Baby Boomers into lifelong Japanophiles. Fortunately, the outcome of Burr's encounter in Little Tokyo was a lot more pleasant for him than that with Godzilla.
"Decoy" is a TV cop show that aired from 1957-58. There were 39 half-hour episodes and they were all filmed on location in New York City. There is only one recurring character in every episode and that's Policewoman Patricia "Casey" Jones, played by Beverly Garland. Yes, this is the first of only a handful of cop shows with a central female protagonist. I knew very little about this series until I read J. Hoberman's review of it in his Video column in the Sunday New York Times of Sept. 3, 2017. I had no idea it was filmed in New York, a full year before the much more celebrated and much longer-running "Naked City" TV series. I learned that the series was available on Amazon Prime, so I watched the first two episodes. I was so intrigued by them that I immediately ordered the complete series box set (for $11.99!) from Amazon.com. One of the things that excited me in the first episode was the use of Times Square and 42nd Street and the generous views of some of the theater marquees in 1957.


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Compensation Analysis: Create a History of Pay for PerformanceIn our previous discussions on compensation analytics, we discussed why taking the time to review the effects of your compensation plan is valuable to a company and, also, how to perform an analysis of your salary ranges. In this next post on compensation analytics, let's consider the company that has made a commitment to paying for performance and see how that company can assess whether it is really doing so. Do you really have a history of pay for performance at your organization?
In our previous discussions on compensation analytics, we discussed why taking the time to review the effects of your compensation plan is valuable to a company and, also, how to perform an analysis of your salary ranges. In this next post on compensation analytics, let's consider the company that has made a commitment to paying for performance and see how that company can assess whether it is really doing so. Do you really have a history of pay for performance at your organization?
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I think that ensuring that you pay for performance is one of the most critical areas in compensation analysis because if you find and hire top talent, and promise them you'll pay them well, you need to do so. Otherwise, you'll quickly lose those innovative folks to competitors.
Here is a common way that pay-for-performance gets watered down. Perhaps you are using the common pay formula of making standard cost-of-living adjustments and then adding merit increases on top of that. But, your budget for doing so is only 4-5 percent and the market is moving an average of 3 percent. How can you move top performers through their range? You don't have a lot of room to reward them.
If this is the case for you, it may be time to consider challenging the status quo by eliminating across-the-board increases if you want to stand out as a true pay-for-performance company. Keep in mind, this approach isn't appropriate for every organization. But, if your organization says it rewards, pays for and relies upon top performers, then your actions should back that up. And, your compensation analyses should back that up, too.
One way to check on the health of your pay-for-performance practices, and create a documented history of pay for performance, is to look at compa-ratios. Your top performers' pay should stand out when compared with their peers'. I recommend that you create a system that seamlessly integrates performance and compa-ratios if you want to have that balance. For more information on this process, see our blog post The Salary Review Process.
Below is an example analysis of performance ratings and potential ratings matched to compa-ratios. Performance ratings show how the employee is rated for their current performance. Potential ratings tell you how much that employee is expected to contribute in the following year. A compa-ratio lets you know how that employee's base salary compares to the midpoint of their assigned salary range. For example, a compa-ratio of 1.2 means that a person is at 120 percent of the midpoint of their range.
You can see that the compa-ratios in red are for employees who have low performance but are already high in their salary range. In contrast, the compa-ratios in green are for employees who are performing well but have not arrived at the midpoint for their pay range.
You may want to assume that the employees with compa-ratios in red do not deserve merit increases and the employees in green do. But, don't jump too soon. There may be a history to the situation that you don't know.
Hopefully, if you are a pay-for-performance organization, once you get in the habit of looking at your compensation patterns for high versus low performers you'll better ensure that you are walking your talk. Plus, you'll have a documented history of pay for performance to prove that you practice it.
In our next discussions of compensation analytics, we'll look at how to use it to ensure external and internal pay equity.
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Major buyers from all channels sign up to first Wine Buyers' Forum
Published: 17 December, 2013
Buyers that have signed up to the inaugural Wine Buyers' Forum to be held in Windsor next March have on average over £2 million worth of buying power each.
Q&A: Sebastian Zuccardi, head winemaker, Familia Zuccardi wines, Mendoza.
Amorim enjoys record year as it produces over 4 billion corks in 2013
Amorim, the largest cork producer in the world, has broken its own production record after manufacturing more than 4 billion mark cork stoppers this calendar year. The news represents a major boost for cork, which continues its comeback after strong challenges from alternative closures.
James Lawrence is more than convinced by the charm of Argentina on a trip to Mendoza
James Lawrence travels to the vineyards of Mendoza, on a mission to debunk the "one trick pony" cliché forever.
Amorim, the largest cork producer in the world, has broken its own production record after manufacturing more than four billion mark cork stoppers this calendar year. The news represents a major boost for cork, which continues its comeback after strong challenges from alternative closures.
?Pride of London: Sipsmith has brought a unique bond to the modern spirits drinker
Before the arrival of artisan distillery Sipsmith in 2009, the last copper still to be licensed in the capital was in 1823, just under 200 years ago.
?Diageo to sponsor free travel on NYE
Diageo is to sponsor free travel on New Year's Eve in London for the third year running. The company will also partner Lothian Buses in Edinburgh for the second year.
EU and US trade talks should help EU brewers
Trade talks which have been ongoing between the US and the EU since November could potentially be beneficial for European brewers by creating a more level playing field by reducing excise tax rate that EU brewers currently face in the US market that American brewers are exempt from.
?Diageo fires bourbon Bulleit
Diageo has launched a stronger version of Bulleit Bourbon along with new product Bulleit Rye whiskey to the UK market.
Adnams releases its first English whiskies
Adnams, the Suffolk-based brewer and distiller, has released its first selection of whiskies that have been spent several year maturing in French and American oak barrels.
Pernod Ricard teams up with the AA for annual Christmas anti-drinking driving campaign
Pernod Ricard UK has once again teamed up with the AA, the national breakdown service, to launch an anti-drink driving campaign for the festive period with a particular focus on raising awareness about the dangers of driving the morning after drinking.
Accolade Wines takes on John Ratcliffe as its new chief executive
Accolade Wines has appointed former Seagrams and Oddbins chief, John Ratcliffe, as its new chief executive.
Global bulk wine prices for December released by Murphy Wine Company
Here is your one stop guide to the latest global bulk wine prices produced by bulk wine broker, Murphy Wine Company.
Wine Vision chairman, Paul Henry, gives his personal view of global wine challenges
I like words, but I think that numbers do a better job at setting and managing expectation. So when an event entitled, 'Wine Vision', appears, and there is an opportunity to be involved, I guess you have to think pretty carefully about the risk and reward quotient - clearly, at some point, there should be a requirement to be 'visionary'.
Croatian wines start to make serious inroads in to the UK
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The Symingtons purchase highly coveted Quinta da Sarbordela
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Casa Silva becomes the the eighth winner of the Chilean Winery of the Year
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Trinity Hill moves distribution to Liberty Wines
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Mayday's Executive Assistant Quality Assurance Manager, Ciara Killeen looks at how the personalised, transitional and strength based mentality has crept into every aspect of her role – even leading to those Jekyll and Hyde moments!
This is a modern day Jekyll and Hyde story.
After a 12 month period of focusing on the re-development of the Personal Transitions Service Operational Guide, I found myself seated in front of 4 colleagues from Mayday's Housing Team. I was in the middle of an audit and it was the first such audit I had undertaken in some time.
In the lead up to the audit visit I had been pondering how I could combine the 2 strands of my work as a PTS systems changer and as the Quality Assurance Manager working with the Housing Team. They were asking me very good questions about how they could improve their practice by developing the housing policies and processes. However, since I had last carried out such an audit, the old Dr. Quality was no longer in control; Ms. PTS had taken over.
I started to wax lyrical about the benefits of reflective practice. I spoke about moving away from form filling and physical paperwork and only capturing meaningful data. I posed the question, 'Did everyone living with Mayday need a risk assessment plan if they didn't have any issues to discuss?' I spoke about developing local feedback loops and offering people the choice about how they paid their rent. I asked whether weekly room checks promoted the principles of dignity and respect?
And then I sat back and revelled in my mischief making. The team had expected me to ask for examples of how they had stuck to policies or enforced processes. They expected me to hand out ticks or crosses. Instead, I asked how they could improve processes to make them more strength-based and personalised. You could feel the effect of what we sometimes describe as the 'PTS Coach bomb' ripple through the room; it was an example of internal systems change happening in real time.
At first, the Housing Team were almost stunned to silence. Then there was nervous laughter. I could hear Dr. Quality in my head starting to panic, 'Push the escape button! Revert to traditional auditing!' she cried. But Ms. PTS remained resolute.
One colleague said they felt the room checking process was a 'blunt instrument'. Another said they had printed some new feedback cards to handout to people if they wanted to share their thoughts. The 3rd colleague described how the housing risk assessment was no longer fit for purpose and they went on to suggest some really good amendments. The real eureka moment came when the team described what happened after they had offered people the option to pay rent charges via standing order.
The team had initially been sceptical, 'We thought rent arrears would increase….we thought people would take the money out of their accounts before the payment was due….we didn't have much hope that standing orders would make a difference.' And then one person agreed to set-up a standing order and their rent was paid on time every month. But, far more importantly, from this small offer of choice, this tiny aspect of personalisation, this person realised they had a choice. They had lots of choices actually. They chose to start speaking with the Housing Team about future housing options for when they were ready to move to independent living. They chose to start making plans.
And then the penny dropped as the Team went into collective shock. Until that moment, they had not realised the impact of such a small change, such a small offer of choice and personalisation. A secondary outcome was rent payments made on time but the primary outcome was the rebalancing of power which enabled someone to plan for their transition out of Mayday accommodation.
I called this a modern Jekyll and Hyde story which brings to mind the idea of dual identities; the Quality Assurance Manager carrying out a housing audit and the PTS systems changer, a member of the Innovation Partnership, developing person-led, strength-based transitions approaches. But what's modern is that both parts of my role can co-exist. I was still carrying out an audit – an independent examination of team performance to highlight best practice and develop an action plan. But it was strength-based as I asked the team to review the processes as well as their actions. It promoted best practice through questioning together what we can do better.
And this idea of duality can be applied to the different teams who form our organisations too. Yes, the PTS and housing models are different. And yes, the Coach Team and Housing Team do work autonomously to each other. But that doesn't mean we cannot promote best practice between colleagues, developing a one team approach which will enable internal systems change to flourish. The 2 strands of Mayday's work can co-exist harmoniously so long as we continue to be led by the same principle, which is the foundation of what we do; the toughest of times should be a transition in a person's life, during which they are treated with dignity and respect.
Different team, different model but the same shared principles for how people should be treated. Whether the team think I am a 'Ms. Hyde' auditing monster, on the other hand….


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Spotlight Interview: Founder of Connect Film Festival, Lindsey Lune Ricker
By Erin Leigh Neumeyer on	 July 12, 2018 Spotlight Contributors/Interviews
Connect Film Festival has grown into an international phenomenon with multiple screening locations— its current home base of Los Angeles and its founding city of Melbourne Australia, with Connect Screening events in Boston, MA and Austin, TX. It has been a Top 100 Best Reviewed Festival on Film Freeway in 2016, 2017, 2018. An actor and working photographer myself, I was interested in the festival's focus on "connecting" cast and crew and filmmakers internationally. I was also very interested to learn more about its ties to Australia! After meeting with Lindsey Lune Ricker in mid 2016 through Women in Moving Pictures, I joined Connect as their Director of Communications. Working with Lindsey has given me a new perspective on the drive and dedication it takes to run a film festival. I sat down with Lindsey to talk about her process.
I love the story of how this festival started and its roots in genuine love of films and friends. Can you tell us about the first Connect in Australia, and how it blossomed into the well- loved festival it is today?
Before Connect became an international creative hive with the filmmakers now involved—an Oscar nominated director in Europe, multiple Project Greenlight finalists in the USA, Tropfest winners in Australia, filmmakers who have worked on projects like Mad Max Fury Road and Star Wars: The Force Awakens — it was a core of Melbourne-based filmmakers screening in a lively pub. By the second festival Connect included people from across Australia. By the third it was international, with a home base in the USA.
How can people get involved?
Quickly! It's our final push for submissions. Apply through Film Freeway and the code MSINTHEBIZ18 gives 18% off every submission, unlimited entries. There are also social opportunities to connect, or see previous work, just email us at connectfilmfestival@gmail.com This project rewards people reaching out.
Why Australia?
It was my home for over 6 years— then in 2014 I had to relocate back to the USA. I was gutted. I'd trained in acting at NIDA in Sydney, and filmed in WA, QLD and Melbourne, I had a filmmaker community I loved throughout Australia, leaving everything was unthinkable. Then I had a thought that blew my mind: "your funeral is the best party most people don't get to attend. I have a unique opportunity here—I can give away what will do the most good, and stay long enough to see it received." Connect was supposed to be a one-off—a goodbye party connecting the best filmmakers I knew through screening shorts and excerpts. Everybody was accessible at the event or afterwards via connectfilmfestival@gmail.com. I invited every cast and crew member, and encouraged filmmakers from every department to submit their best work (with director permission). We received submissions from a diversity of departments, especially from keen actors!
How do the Australian roots influence Connect now?
Connect is a cultural hybrid. In Australia, people can be ostracized for pursuing excellence, it's called "tall poppy syndrome" but the positive flip side of that is a culture of "mateship." So I wanted to motivate the social energy of people loving the hell out of their friends— to promote inter-connected excellence. We make each other better. And everyone is reachable through connectfilmfestival@gmail.com !
We have reviews on Facebook, Yelp, Film Freeway, and people use the same words for the twelfth event that they did for the first: "community" "supportive" "excellent programming" "proud to be among this talent." Statistically it's wild that with over 4,600 festivals to choose from, Film Freeway keeps selecting our tiny festival for the Top 100 Best Reviewed Festivals in the world. The strength of our reviews is consistent. And we honor our Australian roots in many ways including promoting Australian work with the "Straight to the Poolroom Aussie Comedy Award" and "Best Australian Drama." I have heaps of communication from the Aussie branch, and sometimes massive packages!
Now that it's based in LA, why do you think Connect appeals to a Los Angeles audience?
This is a town that needs care and community. Connect treasures premieres but also screens work of all ages from active filmmakers. We give experienced filmmakers an opportunity to revisit beloved earlier work. We screened a film from 1986! Those filmmakers have been working for decades, their mastery enriches the community. Connect is not about promoting one film, it's about inspiring ongoing production. Additional Connect Screenings in Austin and Boston offer a vibrant community vibe and the annual Connect Film Festival offers more formality. All our LA festivals have been DCP, 4K, with sensational sound. We care about filmmakers, we care about films.
How do you promote female filmmakers?
We actively recruit films from people of all genders that promote nuanced female characters, and celebrate superb achievement from female filmmakers in every department. We offer discounts to The Alliance of Women Directors, AFI'S Directing Workshop for Women, Women in Film, Women in Media, Filmmakers Alliance, affiliates of The Director List, and of course Seed & Spark and Women in Moving Pictures. We have dedicated female-only awards for Best Actor (female), and Best Female Director. We are always looking for great alliances, email us!
Connect has an inclusive approach to feminism, even dedicated awards for men. Can you talk about that?
We welcome men! We even have Male Feminist spotlights. We also have an "Apollo Award" to highlight superb stories exploring masculinity. Our "Bechdel Storytelling Award" and "Artemis Award" highlight Writers, Directors, Casting Directors, and Actors of all genders who contribute to sensational films about women. We are constantly evolving in an inclusive way. Viva la filmmaking fire!!!
After we wrapped the festival last year, I was reflecting on what an adventure it had been. I loved meeting all the different creative people, from wardrobe, make-up artists, sound engineers to writers, directors, producers and actors. It was amazing! I felt so energized and inspired. Why do you think Connect has such a positive impact?
I think the enthusiasm of your question is its own answer. Connect attracts not just world-class work but also contagious enthusiasm. It's a love-fest.
About Erin Leigh Neumeyer
Erin Leigh Neumeyer is a family and headshot photographer and actress-VO artist-director-writer, you know the all around multi-hyphenate "maker" type. Erin's favorite phrase is "Imperfect Action beats Perfect Inaction every time." She has a background in PR and Marketing and has worked with non-profits like The Humane Society and Project Angel Food, fundraising, running events and managing communication. She is also the Communications Director of Connect Film Festival. Her training began in theatre and improv and she's a graduate of the Second City Conservatory in Chicago as well as iO Chicago and iO west. She is a proud member of Women In Film, Women in Animation and is a huge fan of Seed and Spark, Film Powered and of course, Ms. in the Biz. Living in LA she feels at home and loves the creative energy. She has two children who she adores and who also work in the entertainment industry and her adorable Siberian Husky, Thunder, has been called in to audition from time to time. Erin is currently filming a web series with her kids called Your Neighbors The Neumeyer's, in pre-production on a social activism themed short film that she wrote and regularly works on projects at HitRECORD. Keep up with Erin: Entertainment: ErinNeumeyer.com Instagram: @ErinLeighNeumeyer Twitter: @ErinNeumeyer Photography: ErinLeighPhotography.com & ePhotoLA.com Instagram: @ephotla Twitter @erinLEIGHphotog
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