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FIRE1 Raises EUR 7.5 Million in Financing from the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund
Dublin Ireland, May 2020. Foundry Innovation & Research 1, Ltd. (FIRE1), today announced the close of equity financing of EUR 7.5 Million from The Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF). The additional financing will enable FIRE1 to expand its solution empowering patients with heart failure.
"We are delighted to bring ISIF on board at this exciting stage of our growth" said Conor Hanley, FIRE1 CEO and President. "The ISIF investment will be used to broaden our solution to help patients living with Heart Failure. The continued expansion of our team and the ISIF support demonstrates that Ireland, with its unique concentration of medtech and software companies, is an ideal location to develop global digital health solutions. "
About FIRE1
Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, FIRE1 is a connected medical device solutions company dedicated to improving outcomes for people suffering with chronic diseases. Its first product is a novel remote monitoring solution to improve outcomes for Heart Failure patients. The FIRE1 team is led by an experienced medical devices team who are working closely with researchers, clinicians, patients, and payors to help reduce the burden of heart failure. For more information, please visit www.fire1foundry.com.
About ISIF
The Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, managed and controlled by the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA), is an €8.6 billion sovereign development fund with a unique mandate. ISIF has a statutory mandate to invest on a commercial basis in a manner designed to support economic activity and employment in Ireland. The fund's predecessor was the National Pensions Reserve Fund (NPRF).
FIRE1 Raises EUR 40 Million in Series C Financing
DUBLIN, Ireland, January 30, 2018 – Foundry Innovation & Research 1, Ltd. (FIRE1), today announced the close of a Series C financing totaling EUR 40 Million. The financing was led by new investor Gilde Healthcare, with the participation of new investors Gimv and Seventure and all existing investors, including Lightstone Ventures, Medtronic, and New Enterprise Associates. It was also announced that Janke Dittmer, Partner at Gilde Healthcare, and Patrick Van Beneden, Partner at Gimv, have joined FIRE1's Board of Directors.
The financing provides FIRE1 with capital to further advance its novel remote monitoring solution to improve outcomes for heart failure patients. Nearly six million Americans live with heart failure, a number that is expected to increase to more than eight million by 2030. Globally, it is estimated that at least 26 million people suffer from heart failure, and the burden is particularly high for older patients. It is the leading cause of hospitalization for people over 65, with annual treatment costs exceeding $31 billion in the U.S. alone. With an aging population, the impact of heart failure is expected to increase substantially.
"This infusion of new capital from these premier investors will enable us to accelerate our progress and deliver on our commitment to help patients with heart failure," said Conor Hanley, FIRE1 CEO and President. "Heart failure is a life-threatening disease and a significant burden on patients and healthcare systems. Managing patients at home with novel digital health-enabled solutions will help intercept the trajectory of the disease and reduce the need for hospitalization."
"Improving outcomes for heart failure patients remains one of the most pressing needs in healthcare," said Janke Dittmer, Partner at Gilde Healthcare. "We have been impressed by the FIRE1 team, their development progress and the support they've garnered from leading clinicians for their comprehensive solution to transform heart failure management."
Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, FIRE1 is a connected medical device solutions company dedicated to improving outcomes for people suffering with chronic diseases. Its first product is a novel remote monitoring solution to improve outcomes for Heart Failure patients. The FIRE1 team is led by an experienced medical devices team who are working closely with researchers, clinicians, patients and payors to help reduce the burden of heart failure. For more information, please visit www.fire1foundry.com.
About The Foundry
FIRE1 is the 15th medical device company from The Foundry. The Foundry was established in 1998 to rapidly turn the best concepts into successful new medical device companies. In addition to inventing new technologies itself, The Foundry works closely with outside clinicians and inventors with promising ideas. Over the past eighteen years, The Foundry's companies include Ardian (acquired by Medtronic), Cabochon Aesthetics (acquired by Ulthera/Merz), Cierra (acquired by Terumo), Concentric Medical (acquired by Stryker), Cotera, Emphasys Medical (acquired by Pulmonx), Evalve (acquired by Abbott Labs), First to File (acquired by Mark Monitor), Nuvaira, Miramar Labs (acquired by Sientra), Satiety, Twelve (acquired by Medtronic), XTENT, and the ophthalmic company incubator Forsight Labs. The Foundry, LLC is located in Menlo Park, California. For more information, please visit: www.thefoundry.com.
About Gilde Healthcare
Gilde Healthcare is a specialized European healthcare investor managing two business lines: a venture & growth capital fund and a lower mid-market buy-out fund. Gilde Healthcare's venture & growth capital fund invests in medtech, diagnostics, digital health and therapeutics. The portfolio companies are based in Europe and North America. Gilde Healthcare's lower mid-market buy-out fund invests in profitable European healthcare services companies with a focus on the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. The portfolio consists of healthcare providers, suppliers of medical products and other service providers in the healthcare market. Since 2001 Gilde Healthcare has raised EUR 800 million (USD 1 billion) for its specialized funds. Gilde is currently investing out of Gilde Healthcare IV which is financed, in part, by the European Recovery Program-European Investment Fund Facility. For more information, visit the company's website at www.gildehealthcare.com.
About GIMV
Gimv is a European investment company with 37 years' experience in private equity and venture capital. Listed on Euronext Brussels, Gimv currently manages around 1.6 billion EUR (including co-investment partnerships) of investments in about 50 portfolio companies.
As a recognized market leader in selected investment platforms, Gimv identifies entrepreneurial and innovative companies with high-growth potential and supports them in their transformation into market leaders. Gimv's four investment platforms are: Connected Consumer, Health & Care, Smart Industries and Sustainable Cities. Each of these platforms works with a skilled and dedicated team across Gimv's home markets of the Benelux, France and Germany and can count on an extended international network of experts. More information on Gimv can be found on www.gimv.com.
About Seventure Partners
With over EUR 660m in assets under management as of the end of 2016, Seventure Partners is a leading venture capital firm in Europe. Since 1997, Seventure Partners has invested in innovative businesses with high growth potential in two fields: Digital technologies in France and Germany, and Life sciences across Europe, Israel and North America.
In Life sciences, the four areas of focus include biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, connected health and medtech, industrial biotechnology, and last but not least: the MICROBIOME, nutrition, foodtech and personalized medicine. Investments can range between EUR 500k and EUR10m per round, or up to EUR 20m per company, from early to late stage. Recently, Seventure Partners successfully launched Health for Life CapitalTM which has attracted strategic investments from prestigious organizations including Danone, Tereos, Tornier, Lesaffre, Bel and Novartis, as well as entrepreneurs and financial institutions. For more details: http://www.seventure.fr/en/Twitter @SeventureP
About Lightstone Ventures
Lightstone Ventures (LSV) was founded in 2012 by the General Partners of the life science teams at Advanced Technology Ventures (ATV) and Morgenthaler Ventures to invest in early-stage breakthrough medical device and biopharmaceutical companies that have the potential to change medicine. Members of the Lightstone team have been involved in several of the largest, venture-backed life science exits over the last decade. The firm now has offices in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit www.lightstonevc.com.
About NEA
New Enterprise Associates, Inc. (NEA) is a global venture capital firm focused on helping entrepreneurs build transformational businesses across multiple stages, sectors and geographies. With nearly USD17 billion in cumulative committed capital since inception, NEA invests in technology and healthcare companies at all stages in a company's lifecycle, from seed stage through IPO. The firm's long track record of successful investing includes more than 200 portfolio company IPOs and more than 320 acquisitions. www.nea.com.
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FIRE1 Closes Series B Financing, Announces New CEO
April 12, 2016 04:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
DUBLIN, IRELAND–(Marketwired – Apr 12, 2016) – Foundry Innovation & Research 1, Ltd. ("FIRE1") today announced it has closed its Series B financing, appointed Conor Hanley as President and CEO, and added other new senior leaders to its team including John Britton, Vice President of Commercial Operations, and Fiachra Sweeney, Senior Director of Engineering.
The Company, which is developing a novel remote monitoring device, raised USD 7.5 million from existing investors including leading venture capital firms Lightstone Ventures and New Enterprise Associates, as well as Medtronic. FIRE1 is the 15th medical device company founded by The Foundry. With this financing, Foundry Managing Director Mark Deem was also appointed Chairman of the Board.
"With the support from these premier investors, the strength of our newly expanded leadership team, and the Irish government aggressively pushing the connected health ecosystem, we are in a very strong position to accelerate the development and commercialisation of our first product," said Conor Hanley, FIRE1 CEO and President. "This investment underscores global unmet needs in healthcare delivery, especially in predicting the onset of major diseases."
Prior to joining FIRE1, Hanley held senior management positions with ResMed, including leading the Company's Chronic Disease Management Solutions division, its Cardiology business, and its Ventures and Initiatives business units. Prior to ResMed, he was CEO and co-founder of BiancaMed, which commercialised a novel method to provide connected health solutions, and was acquired by ResMed in 2011. Hanley received a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, an MBA from INSEAD, and a First Class Honours B.E. from University College Dublin.
John Britton, Vice President, Commercial Operations, joins FIRE1 with deep expertise in bringing innovative medical technologies to market. Most recently with ResMed, Britton led the commercialisation of a novel, non-contact sensing technology. Previously, he was an Engagement Manager with McKinsey & Co. where he worked in a variety of industries, including healthcare. He received an MBA from the UCD Smurfit School of Business, and was a post-doctoral researcher in Trinity College Dublin's Centre for Bioengineering, and has a First Class Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering from University College Dublin.
Fiachra Sweeney joins FIRE1 as Senior Director of Engineering and has extensive background in medical device research, development, sales and marketing. Prior to FIRE1, he was with Nypro Healthcare where he was responsible for the design and development of a connected auto-injector device. Previously, he was with Medtronic in a variety of product development and engineering management roles, most recently leading a team through the development, approval and commercialisation of a novel coronary angioplasty catheter. Fiachra has a Biomedical Engineering degree from NUI Galway and an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Business.
Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, FIRE1 is a medical device company developing a novel remote monitoring device. The Company is headquartered at NexusUCD, the Industry Partnership Centre at University College Dublin. For more information, please visit www.fire1foundry.com.
The Foundry was founded in 1998 to rapidly turn the best concepts into successful new medical device companies. In addition to inventing new technologies itself, The Foundry works closely with outside clinicians and inventors with promising ideas. Over the past eighteen years, The Foundry has formed over fifteen new companies, including Ardian (acquired by Medtronic), Cabochon Aesthetics (acquired by Ulthera/Merz), Cierra (acquired by Terumo), Concentric Medical (acquired by Stryker), Cotera, Emphasys Medical, Evalve (acquired by Abbott Labs), First to File (acquired by Mark Monitor), Holaira, Miramar Labs, Satiety, Twelve (acquired by Medtronic), XTENT (NASDAQ: XTNT), and the ophthalmic company incubator Forsight Labs. The Foundry, LLC is located in Menlo Park, California. For more information, visit: www.thefoundry.com.
New Enterprise Associates, Inc. (NEA) is a global venture capital firm focused on helping entrepreneurs build transformational businesses across multiple stages, sectors and geographies. With nearly $17 billion in cumulative committed capital since inception, NEA invests in technology and healthcare companies at all stages in a company's lifecycle, from seed stage through IPO. The firm's long track record of successful investing includes more than 200 portfolio company IPOs and more than 320 acquisitions. www.nea.com.
Medtronic plc (www.medtronic.com), headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is among the world's largest medical technology, services and solutions companies — alleviating pain, restoring health and extending life for millions of people around the world. Medtronic employs more than 85,000 people worldwide, serving physicians, hospitals and patients in approximately 160 countries. The company is focused on collaborating with stakeholders around the world to take healthcare Further, Together.
New Company Launched by The Foundry
January 09, 2014 07:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
DUBLIN, Ireland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Covidien plc (NYSE: COV), Lightstone Ventures and New Enterprise Associates (NEA) will jointly invest in a new company launched by The Foundry, a premier medical device incubator. The new company, which is called FIRE1 and is based in Dublin, Ireland, will focus on developing novel therapeutic devices. Series A funding will provide the company with the resources to develop and commercialize solutions to address certain unmet medical needs. Specific market plans and financing terms were not disclosed
About The Foundry:The Foundry was founded in 1998 to rapidly turn the best concepts into successful new medical device companies. In addition to inventing new technologies itself, The Foundry works closely with outside clinicians and inventors with promising ideas. Over the past fifteen years, The Foundry has formed over fifteen new companies, including Ardian (acquired by Medtronic), Cabochon Aesthetics, Cierra (acquired by Terumo), Concentric Medical (acquired by Stryker), The Foundry, LLC is located in Menlo Park, California. For more information, visit the company's website at www.thefoundry.com.
About Lightstone Ventures: Lightstone Ventures (LSV) was founded in 2012 by the Life Science Partners of Advanced Technology Ventures (ATV) and Morgenthaler Ventures to focus on novel breakthrough medical devices and biopharmaceuticals. The Lightstone team actively manages the Morgenthaler and ATV life science portfolios of more than 40 life science companies and has been involved in several of the largest, venture-backed healthcare exits over the last decade. For more information, visit www.lightstonevc.com.About Covidien (now part of Medtronic) is a leading global healthcare products company that creates innovative medical solutions for better patient outcomes and delivers value through clinical leadership and excellence. Covidien develops, manufactures and sells a diverse range of industry-leading medical device and supply products. With 2013 revenue of $10.2 billion, Covidien has more than 38,000 employees worldwide in more than 70 countries, and its products are sold in over 150 countries. Please visit www.covidien.com to learn more about our business.


When our son Matthew started school, it provided an opportunity to share our First Nation's Culture with his fellow students and teachers. To make it more fun, made up stories were read and the showing of items to go along with each story, further excited the children. The "Sharing Circle Book" is a result of the sharing at Matthew's school.
This book is now available in most book stores and includes the following seven stories.
The Sharing Circle Book retails for $9.95. Larger purchases can be made through Nimbus Publishing Limited - (902) 455-4286 - ISBN - 1-55109-450-9.
Matthew enjoys a walk in the forest with his father to learn more about his culture. While walking they spot an eagle and Matthew's father teaches how important the eagle is to their culture. What Matthew doesn't know is that, after he arrives home his Mother and Father have a special gift for him.
Matthew is excited about going to Dustin's birthday party. He can't wait for Dustin to open his present. It is a special gift made by Matthew's father. Dustin is surprised and gets Matthew to tell everyone all about the special present.
Matthew's friend Jeremy comes to play. After Jeremy looks at all the things in Matthew's room, he spots something that looks very interesting. Matthew tells Jeremy all about what he has found and Jeremy gets excited when Matthew's mom gives him a gift.
Matthew and his family are going on their yearly camping trip. When they arrive at the camping ground, the family takes a walk on a trail and finds a surprise. With the help of Matthew, his family is able to help make sure the surprise will always be there for them and others to enjoy.
Matthew gets chosen to bring something to school for show and tell day. With the help of his sister, they take their drums and sing songs for the children. Even the children get to sing. They all enjoy the sharing of Matthew's culture.
Matthew joins Boy Scouts where his Uncle is a leader. They get to learn all kinds of things. Most of all the boys get to learn about the talking circle and how helpful it can be.
Matthew and his brother Josh go for their regular doctor check up. While there, they get to learn more about their culture with the help of their Father. The doctor even gets to share some teachings with them. Matthew and Josh are excited because they get to make something that helps remind them to stay healthy.


This goes against traditional logic, but notes from 1862 are actually the most common bank notes issued by La Banque Jacques Cartier. One and two dollar notes are occasionally available today. Five and ten dollar bills were also printed, but they are very rare. Each note is dated as 2 Janvier (January) 1862. They can be signed by H. Cotte, J.L. Beaudry, A. Manseau, or R. Trudeau. The American Bank Note Co. New York handled the printing duties. Each note has a vignette showing Jacques Cartier. One dollar bills also have an image of Queen Victoria and Louis H. La Fontaine. Queen Victoria is also on the $2 bill along with the Prince of Wales. Five dollar bills show LaFontaine again along with Jean-Louis Beaudry. Ten dollar bills have Beaudry and the Prince of Wales. So each denomination has a different design, but they are all relatively similar.
La Banque Jacques Cartier issued four, five, twenty, fifty, and one hundred dollar bills dated as 1 Mai (May) 1870. All of these are very rare today. Notes should be signed by Manseau and Trudeau. There are a couple of varieties for this issue. Please contact us with questions.
There is a variety of $20 bill that was printed by The British American Bank Note Co. Montreal and Ottawa for La Banque Jacques Cartier in 1871. These are dated as 2 Mai 1871 and they have the same design as the earlier 1870 bank notes.
Five dollar bills from 1st June 1880 were issued by La Banque Jacques Cartier. All notes should be signed by Manseau and A. Desjardins. A blue "Victoriaville" overprint should be found on each of these bank notes.
The Canada Bank Note Co. Montreal printed five and ten dollar bills for La Banque Jacques Cartier that are dated as 1st June 1886. Most have an overprint in blue for St. Simon. All of these bank notes are very difficult to locate today.
These are just like 1886 notes except the date on these reads as 1er Juin 1889. The color scheme is also different. All 1889 and 1886 bank notes are very rare.
Five and ten dollar bills were redesigned and reissued for 2 Jan 1895. These are only found as proof notes today.
We buy all types of Canadian currency. We are especially interested in bank notes from La Banque Jacques Cartier in Montreal. You might be surprised at how much money we can offer for some currency. Send us an email with pictures of the front and back of your bank note and we will respond quickly with our offer.
Your piece of currency from La Banque Jacques Cartier in Montreal could look similar to the one seen below. There are other types and denominations that were issued, so don't worry if yours is different. Contact us for more value information.


Alvaro Gimenez's research has been focused in the understanding of the internal structure of the stars through the analysis of eclipsing binaries. Previously, he was Head of the Science Department in the Science directorate, but he was Director for 7 years, until the beginning of this year. Before that, he was also general director of INTA, director of the Center of Astrobiology and Professor of Research of the CSIC.


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Talks 2020
Talk: The World in the Eyes of Youth
Upcoming Events, Talks
Level 1, 151 Castlereagh Street,
NSW,
Beyond the exhibition of international youth photography competition works, China Cultural Centre will also provide experts in the filed with a communicational platform to stimulate the scene of aesthetic awareness in the young generations.
This seminar provides an opportunity for photographic experts to reflect and share opinions on youth photography from different perspectives.
Four keynote speakers will give lectures as follows:
the Aesthetic Education Function of Youth Photography Education ...
Lecture: The Other Faces of Contemporary Art BY SHEN JIAWEI
The Other Faces of Contemporary Art
By SHEN JIAWEI
China Cultural Centre in Sydney will invite famous artist Shen Jiawei to give a lecture to share ideas on inheriting contemporary Russian sculptures of realistic traditions and their modernist pioneering history.
When: Fri. 12 April 2019 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm FREE, CLICK to book
Where: China Cultural Centre in Sydney, Level 1, 151 Castelreagh St, Sydney, NSW 2000
Lecture: 'The bones of songs' and China's cultural heritage: why Chinese minority songs matter
'The bones of songs' and China's cultural heritage: why Chinese minority songs matter
This event is co-presented by the China Studies Centre & Sydney Conservatorium of Music, the University of Sydney and China Cultural Centre in Sydney.
"They are just listening to the melody," commented one of my Kam (in Chinese, Dong 侗) song teachers from Guizhou province on the audience reaction to a recent Kam song performance, "they aren't listening to the bones of the song." For e...
Feature Talk and Training Course of Chen-style Tai Chi
Hosted by China Cultural Centre (Sydney) and Henan Provincial Department of Culture, this lecture invites Master Chen Jun, the 20th generation lineage holder of Chen-style Tai Chi from the Chen Family Village in Henan, to introduce on the history and development of Chen-style Tai Chi as well as Tai Chi as a way to improve health and wellbeing.
Live demonstration of the Chen-style Tai Chi essential skills and the Chen-style 19 forms will be presented by Master Chen Jun.
In line with the talk, a t...
Stories in Lights and Shadows – the Belt and Road Initiative and the Development of Chinese Film and Television
Perhaps no art form in China has engendered as much controversy or has had such a checkered past as film. From the horrors of war to the red carpet at Cannes, the history of Chinese film has illustrated the extremes of politics and art in a delicate dance that has captivated the attention of art and film historians for decades.
This talk, based on DING Yaping's research, will introduce the development of film and television industries in China, as well as bring the audiences with the uniq...
Ballet in China – The National Ballet of China in the New Era
In line with the thematic exhibition Ballet in China – 60 Years of Inheritance and Innovation, this talk aims to provide an overview of the history of ballet in China together with a series of on-site presentation.
In this two-hour talk session, XU Gang, Ballet Master, Assistant Artistic Director of the National Ballet of China, will bring you a great talk on the art of ballet with young dancers of the troupe showcasing a number of live demonstrations.
When: 6 Sept 2018, 6 PM
Where: China ...
Ballet in China——the 60th anniversary of the National Ballet of China
Upcoming Events, Talks, Exhibitions
Ballet in China features how ballet art has taken root and burgeoned in China since 1950s with numerous photos, objects and video. The National Ballet of China is the history writer owning lofty ideals and sets up models for the coming generations.
As the single state-level ballet company,the National Ballet of China never ceased enriching its repertoire with world-renowned classics, as well as original creations like The Red Detachment of Women, Raise the Red Lantern, The Peony Pavilion, The Nu...
Talk: Peking Opera-"I am a Nan Dan"
The Chinese word, nan, means male, while dan is the generic term for female roles in jingju (Beijing/Peking "opera"). Taken together, the term nandan refers to the male actors who perform female roles in jingju. The nandan are undoubtedly the most mysterious of jingju actors. Many people have great interest in, and are eager to know more about this kind of cross-gender performance.
Invited by China Cultural Centre (Sydney) and the Australia China Business Summit, Mou Yuandi, the o...
Talk: Ancient Shu Civilization
Located in the enclosed Sichuan Basin in Southwest China, the ancient state of Shuwas once a unique and fascinating civilization, which is an outstanding representative of the Bronze Age Civilization of China and the world. This talk explores the development and disappearance of the ancient Shu Civilization, with a focus on Sanxingdui Culture as the most iconic archaeological site of the ancient Shu Kingdom.
Speaker: Professor GAO Dalun, Director of Sichuan Provincial Institute of Archaeolo...
Harmony – Oriental Philosophical Wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Harmony is a characteristic thought in classical Chinese philosophy. Traditional Chinese medicine, the quintessence of the Chinese culture heritage, has a long history of 5000 years as that of the Chinese nation and has incorporated the viewpoint of harmony, which has made an everlasting contribution to the longevity and prosperity of the Chinese.
This lecture will unfold the wisdom and charm of traditional Chinese medicine, by introducing the harmony of yin and yang and the five elements philos...
Talk: Dancing Images – The Visual Connotation of Calligraphy
Ever since the genesis of Chinese characters, they have been playing a very special role in the Chinese culture. With the evolution of Chinese characters, calligraphy, the way of Chinese writing, has become a distinguished art form which attracts increasing attention from the globe.
Starting from the genesis of Chinese characters, this lecture seeks to interpret calligraphy as a cultural form through an enlightening comparison between Chinese and Western culture and an ingenious explanation of t...
Traditional Chinese Music Salon
With a long and rich history standing, Chinese traditional musical instruments play a vital role in Chinese music. They can be divided into four categories, stringed instruments, percussion instruments, plucked instruments and wind instruments. All of the instruments possess different tones and can be played for different types of music.
Invited by China Cultural Centre in Sydney, Mr. Hu Jian, Director of Hubei Chime Bells Orchestra is going to present a talk on Chinese traditional musical instr...
Talk: Integrating Chinese Traditions into Western Modernity
As this year marks the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover from Britain to China, China Cultural Centre (Sydney) and Network of International Culturalink Entities will join forces to present a specially commissioned event titled "Hong Kong Movie Week". A series of award-winning Hong Kong Films representing Hong Kong cinema during the post-war decades will be on screen, together with an insightful lecture to be delivered by an established senior Movie Critic Mr. Ho See Wing...
Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism and Traditional Chinese Culture
Co-presented by Network of International Culturalink Entities and China Cultural Centre (Sydney), we are honored to have invited Professor XU Xiaoyue, Chief Librarian from Nanjing Library to deliver a talk on Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism and Traditional Chinese Culture. Through the exploration of unique values underlying the Three Teachings, this lecture seeks to provide a thorough understanding of the traditional Chinese philosophy and culture to general public from a unique angle.
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Chinese culture talk
Forum: Video Art – From Creation to Exhibition
CHINESE CONTEMPORARY ART MONTH
Video Art: From Creation to Exhibition
This forum will invite curators and specialists for video art to share opinions on the status of emerging artists and trends in contemporary video art, characteristics of Chinese and Australian video art works, and how to bring contemporary video art to the public.
Time & Date:
11:15am – 12:30am, Saturday, 1 April 2017
China Cultural Centre (Sydney)
Claire Roberts, Associate Profes...
Forum: Art Collection and Market for Emerging Artists in China and Australia
Art Collection and Market for Emerging Artists in China and Australia
The forum will gather established galleries, art collectors, and art institutions from China and Australia to shed light on the promotion of art collection and market for emerging artists.
9:30am – 10:45am, Saturday, 1 April 2017
John Clark (Emeritus Professor from Department of Art History, University of S...
Forum: Status and Career Planning of Emerging Artists in China and Australia
Status and Career Planning of Emerging Artists in China and Australia
Artists and curators from China and Australia will be present to discuss on the artistic practice in the contemporary context, and the promotion of professional career through international engagement between emerging artists in China and Australia.
15:45 – 17:00pm, Friday, 31 March 2017
Luise Guest (Director of ...
West Lake Longjing Tea and Chinese Humanism
China is the hometown of tea. Distinguished British scholar Joseph Needham once famously said that tea was the fifth great invention of ancient China to the world.
Longjing Tea is originated from the area of Longjing Village near Hangzhou in Zhejiang Province. It is produced mostly by hand and renowned for its high quality, regarded as one of the most famous teas in China.
Presented by Quanji Wang, Deputy Director of Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Centre, this talk will explore the ...
Free Talk: Origin and Formation
Professor Qiu Zhengzhong, Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing, explores the highly sophisticated Chinese art form: calligraphy and its relations to ink and wash paintings. This talk will focus on his examination of calligraphic history on philosophy and concepts. His gaze pierces the veil of external phenomena of calligraphy to reach its very essence.
(The talk will be delivered in Mandarin and translated into English)
About Qiu Zhenzhong
Qiu Zhenzhong was born in Nanchang in 1947. He i...
Cultural Landscape of the World Heritage West Lake&the Chinese Aesthetics
At the center of Hangzhou is the extremely scenic West Lake. Held in the embrace of hilly peaks on three sides, this watery paradise was a favorite imperial retreat over the centuries. Blessed with enchanting natural scenery and an enduring cultural legacy immortalized by a multitude of poems, calligraphy masterpieces and paintings, West Lake isdoubtlessly a national cultural icon and a representative of living cultural landscape.
Through the exploration of a variety of gardens and cu...
Exhibition Talk: The Magic of Thangka Art
Speaker: Mr. Wang Rui, Independant Thangka Resercher
Thangka is of great significance in Chinese traditional culture with its unique aesthetic features. Thangka is famously recognised as an artistic embodiment of Tibetan Buddhism, and shines among Tibetan art through its exhaustive accounts of the history of Tibet. The art form of Thangka represents an extraordinary painting style in Tibetan culture, accentuating its distinct ethnic features as well as explicit religious symbolism and affil...
CHINESE CONTEMPORARY ART MONTH-Forums
The Role of Chinese Contemporary Art,
Its Trend & Implications
Date&Time: 9am -12pm, Wednesday 13 April 2016
Venue: China Cultural Centre in Sydney
RSVP: By Invitation Only
Chairperson:
Mrs. Zhao Li, Director, China Cultural Centre
9:45-10:15 Mr. Zhao Li, Professor, Central Academy of Fine Arts, Chinese Contemporary Art
Month Curator
10:15-10:30 Luise Guest, Director of Education and Research, White Rabbit Collection
10:30-11:00 ...
Talk: Figures of Enlightenment
Upcoming Events, Talks, Special Events
Time & Date: 3pm, 9 December 2015 (Wednesday)
Guest Speaker: Jackie Menzies
Entry: Free
Please RSVP via email to info@cccsydney.org
Guest speaker Jackie Menzies will be giving an introductory lecture on Chinese Mahayana Buddhism; an exploration of Buddhist deities through popular Buddhism semiotics. Menzies will also illustrate the transformation of the Buddha of the Future Maitreya in detail, and on Bodhisattvas focusing on the d...
Workshop: Experience the Practices of Health Qi gong
Time&date: 11am-12:30pm, Saturday, 6 June 2015
RSVP is essential via info@cccsydney.org
Qigong is a series of exercises that were put together under Daoism and can be traced back for several thousand years. The Chinese character chi "Qi" means breath, air or life force. The character "Gong" means work, achievement or developing a skill in something. Gong, is used with any study or training which requires a lot of ene...
Talk: The Menorah of Fang Bang Lu: Refugee Jewish Families in Shanghai by Prof Andrew Jakubowicz
Time & Date: 6pm-7.30pm, Tuesday 28 April
Free Entry,
Fifteen years ago Andrew Jakubowicz found an old menorah, a Jewish candelabra, in an antique store on Fang bang Lu, in Shanghai. Its base held a music box, made in the nineteenth century in Europe, which played a Jewish New year song of liberation and retribution, Maoz Tzur.
Based on research into the experiences of seven Jewish families whose paths crossed in Shanghai in 1942 and who came to Sydne...
Artist Talk: Transcendence
Date & Time: 2pm, Saturday 11 April
As a case study, based on practical experience, Dr Tianli Zu compares Western artists and Chinese folk artists to demonstrate that each one's art making process is a way of achieving harmony. Her contemporary multimedia exhibition Elemental is on display at China Cultural Centre in Sydney from 20 March to 11 April.
Dr Tianli Zu is an Australian multimedia artist, born in Beijing, China. S...
FREE TALK: CHINESE HISTORIES AND THEIR RELEVANCE TODAY
Co-presented with University of Sydney's China Studies Centre as part of the 2015 Chinese New Year Festival.
China's history is vast and sometimes intimidating. It stretches back many thousands of years, and often presents complexity and diversity. But this history can be understood better when we look at the voices and acts of some of the key players during it, the people who constitute this history. In this talk, Kerry Brown will outline the principles behind the Dictionary of Chin...
Artist's Presentation: The lanterns of the Terracotta Warriors
For almost 2000 years a hidden army of Chinese warriors, fired in clay, guarded the soul of China's first emperor deep beneath the earth. Row upon row, they waited, ready for battle should the call ever come…
China's terracotta warriors captured the imagination of the world when they were unearthed by a group of farmers in Shaanxi Province in 1974. The discovery of the 8,000 warriors and horses, most of which remains to be uncovered, was one of the most extraordinary archaeological finds o...
The Trends and Concepts of Chinese Contemporary Art since the 1980s
China Cultural Centre is honored to present you the free talk "The Trends and Concepts of Chinese Contemporary Art since the 1980s" by Professor Zhao Li.
The environment of China's artistic creation, mainly in terms of social, economic and cultural backgrounds, has witnessed vicissitudes in the past three decades. Due to rapid social and economic development since the beginning of the 21st century, "change" has become the most prominent feature of Chinese society, exerting an in-depth ...
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Free Talk: Daily Health Preservation in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine is an ancient and profound hiding art. Ancient Chinese doctors discovered that human body, mind and spirit were integrally connected and can be affected by external environment as early as 3000 years ago. The two-hour talk will unveil the mask of TCM with focus on its application on our general well-being and fitness. Audience will be shown methods of preventing and curing diseases and improving conditions through the most natural ways and organic recipes.
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François Paul Jules Grévy is Born
Today in Masonic History François Paul Jules Grévy is born in 1807.
François Paul Jules Grévy was a French politician.
Grévy was born on August 15th, 1807 in Mont-sous-Vaudrey, France. In 1837 he became an advocate (lawyer) and maintained his republican ideals through out the Orléans monarchy.
In 1848, at the fall of the Orléans monarchy, Grévy was elected to the Constituent Assembly. An assembly which developed the new constitution for France. Grévy foresaw that Louis Bonaparte, brother of Napoleon I, would be elected as President of the Second Republic. He successfully pushed to vest the chief authority of the presidency with a Council that was elected and removable by the Assembly. When Bonaparte had a coup d'etat and started the Second French Empire, Grévy was hailed as a shrewed politician.
After the beginning of the Second French Empire, Grévy stepped away from public life only to return in 1868 just before the beginning of the Third French Republic. In 1871, he was chosen as president of the Assembly and continued in the position until 1873. He resigned over an internal party squabble.
In 1879, Marshal MacMahon who was serving as President of France resigned. In comparison, MacMahon was very different than Grévy. Grévy believed in the separation of Church and State, where MacMahon was a devout Catholic who opposed socialism in all of it's forms. MacMahon resigned after he attempted to dissolve the lower house of the Assembly known as the Chamber of Deputies. This caused public outrage. Grévy was elected that same year as President of France.
In 1885, Grévy ran and was elected for a second term. Unfortunately the second term caused any legacy that he might have had to be destroyed. Shortly after the election it was discovered that Grévy's son in law had been trafficking in the Legion of Honor awards. Although Grévy himself was not implicated in any way in the scandal, the access that his son in law had to Elysée, the official presidential residence, caused many in Grévy's inner circle to convince him to resign.
Grévy's resignation over the scandal also gave rise to an anti-masonic sentiment in France.
Grévy passed away on September 9th, 1891.
Grévy was a member of La Constante Amitié in Arras, France. As was the case in many other places in the world, the idea of separation of Church and State was deemed a masonic idea and therefore anti-Catholic, so many closely tied Grévy's politics with his masonic membership.
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AICL Group & Crowland Management Ltd. Inks Agreement with xCassia for the Zanzibar Domino Commercial Tower
Published by: xCassia
Author: xCassia
Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/CTmSzUplg3a/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
The Tanzanian AICL Group and Edinburgh Crowland Management Ltd. Joint Venture are pleased to announce they have entered into an agreement with New York & Dubai-based award-winning design architect xCassia for the design of a 370,000m2 integrated mixed-use destination development on a 20-hectare 4km-long site on Zanzibar's west coast, 15km from UNESCO's World Heritage site of Stone Town.
Project Background. "As a legacy project, its story is as unique for the developer than it is for us," founder and design director of xCassia Jean-Paul Cassia recalls. "First sketched in Paris in 2009 after my late father, two sons and I played a round of dominos, I dreamed of building this project for over a decade. Between its innate mathematical order and geometries found in nature, its pure lines and proportions that evoke growth, progress and freedom, it had all the bearings of an icon anyone could remember and draw on a paper napkin. All it lacked was the right visionary investor and site to make it come true."
Then in 2019 and 2020, two prominent developers in Vietnam and Saudi Arabia respectively engaged xCassia to prepare studies for the integration of this design into their master plans. "These were stunning opportunities, each with their own localized character and challenges," recalls Jean-Paul Cassia. "Both sites proved inconclusive however due to height, budget, marine and infrastructure constraints, not to speak of the Covid-19 pandemic. The social media response was nonetheless impressive and it was thanks to this medium that we were contacted early in 2021 by AICL Group's Executive Chairman, whose own legacy mindset and national interests promulgated by his eminent father and ex-President Salmin Amour in the 1990s led him on a search for a project icon that symbolized Zanzibar's unique history and rise, as well as emblematic of the current President Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi's dynamic new policies of leveraging 'brand Zanzibar' through a fleet of policies to boost tourism, infrastructure investments, FDIs and Public Private Partnership schemes for the country."
"Positioned as one of Africa's first truly iconic global destinations for tourism, entertainment, culture and conferencing, the Zanzibar Domino will offer visitors, residents and businesses a multi-faceted program designed to create year-round distinctive experiences, professional pathways and investment opportunities. We are thrilled to be working with Jean-Paul Cassia and his exceptional partners and team for the development of this ground-breaking project," comments Youssef S. Amour, Executive Chairman of AICL Group.
"As a private investment management consortium with a key focus in Africa, we focus on creating positive social and economic impact and long-term value for all stakeholders involved. The Zanzibar Domino is a unique project which is exceptionally well-suited to our investment philosophy of providing our investors with superior returns through exceptional schemes as well as strategic socio-economic projects that leverage prosperity, people and planet, "comments Dr. Emmanuel Umoh, Founder and CEO of Crowland Management Ltd.
Poised to hold a special appeal for domestic, regional and international visitors that value integrated leisure, lifestyle, social and cultural destinations within contained, accessible and secure environments, the Zanzibar Domino creates multiple points of revenue designed to engage residents and outside guests alike throughout the year across all key sites of the proposed master plan.
Project Description. Linked by a high and low bridge structure, the development is planned over three key sites: the Arrivals Plaza, Zanzibar Domino and Island Resort, each with distinct identities and uses that script the guest experience pathway in a seamless curated journey from arrival to destination.
The Arrivals Plaza.The Arrivals Plaza acts as a stage-set triage point to segregate traffic on and off the island while offering the immediate context with a world-class shopping and dining environment, where a dedicated experience center will welcome prospective global home buyers interested in the unique branded residential opportunities within the project. In full support of new tax and residency investment schemes the Zanzibar Government promoted in June 2021 in order to boost the Investments Act of 2018, the Arrivals Plaza will be home to unique virtual and VIP boutique office space offering investors with a one-and-only address within an inimitable integrated live-work-play environment.
The Zanzibar Domino Bridge. Designed to fully enhance the experience of reaching the island from the Arrivals Plaza, the Zanzibar Domino Bridge provides the backbone to distribute all transport and key services, and serves as a lighting production platform to fully leverage the destination with a bespoke dynamic lighting scheme offering an infinite palette of effects throughout the year.
Zanzibar Domino. The center of the man-made island is located 1.5km off the main coastal road and radiates out over a 250m radius within which a marina is created to receive incoming yachts and tourism vessels. Starting from the inner marina is a feature Aquarium, Exhibition and Cultural Pavilion as well as an International Conferencing facility for up to 1000 delegates. All non-tower program on the outer spiral contains a mix of retail and food & beverage outlet opportunities, anchor store opportunities, a yacht club and rooftop infinity pool, a marina, as well as a cinema and VIP helipad. Towards the tip of the island is the Zanzibar Domino Eventscape where a unique branded entertainment activation portal called the Electrodom will be positioned; offering a curated mix of music events and shows with giant media screens for live global broadcasts – a concept designed to welcome a large influx of visitors and tourists within a controlled and secured environment. "It's a 'live-work-play-celebrate' approach stresses the project architect Jean-Paul Cassia. "Any project that is made to attract tourism needs to capture the hearts and imagination of people. Culture, art and music play key roles in driving footfall to this incredible destination," says Olivier Lapidus, xCassia's Partner and Interior Design Creative Director, and former Artistic Director of fashion labels TED LAPIDUS and LANVIN.
The Zanzibar Domino Tower. The residential program is comprised of 560 units located in two branded residences that rise up towards the hotel apartments, a 5 and 6-star hotel with a total of 360 keys, and towards the pinnacle a dedicated observation platform accessed by panoramic lifts offering visitors with a breathtaking vertical rise to the top. Spas, amenities as well as key MEP floors will provide support and services for the tower residents and guests. The project's design will seek to incorporate natural materials and color tones from its context to help it blend into its natural habitat, where biophilia principles will integrate in a combination of green and horticultural walls and water features and where exterior spaces will be designed to enhance the pedestrian experience. In a sweeping descent from the top-down, all hotel and branded residential end-units will have spectacular outer terraces oriented south-southwest for stunning views of Stone Town, the coastline and ethereal Zanzibar sunsets.
The Island, Resort & Wedding Chapel. Privately accessed by either helicopter, boat or by bridge, the Zanzibar Domino Island Resort houses 104 exclusive branded over-water villas ranging in size between 360-500m2 and arranged into 4 distinct clusters, with dedicated concierge kiosks, 4 helipads and berth arrival docks linking the residences to a lighthouse structure that serves as a visual beacon, transport junction and amenities center to the beach and its amenities. The Island Resort proposes a 3-Par golf course operated by a leading brand along with a clubhouse designed for reception events, F&B and outdoor areas capable of accommodating up to 800 people in spectacular settings. Complimenting this program will be three small pavilions showcasing Zanzibar's endemic butterflies, botanical variety and an orchard where local organic produce will be grown exclusively for the project and residents.Accessible through an over-water bridge and supported by the Club House Reception, the Zanzibar Domino Wedding Chapel occupies a private islet and will play host to key life moments for unions of all faith within a picture-perfect setting that captures the entire project, views in all directions and crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean.
Sustainability, Integration and best industry practice. As an extension of the city, the destination will seek to mirror and contribute to Zanzibar's cultural urban matrix with music, art and history exhibitions, music shows, an aquarium with interactive program and underwater experiences, among other, while integrating best industry practice and environmental and sustainability standards that are in-line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
"First sketched in Paris in 2009 after my late father, two sons and I played a round of dominos, I dreamed of building this project for over a decade. " - Jean-Paul Cassia
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WIKIPEDIA STALKER REMOVED BIO, PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL CREDITS ~ IN VIOLATION OF RESTRAINING ORDER?
Of course this may not be the stalker's fault. I am just assuming things I know I shouldn't assume. But how can we combat cyberstalking when it interferes with our livelihood, or society's ability to decipher truth from falsehood on the Internet — which is now the portal for everything?
There is a dangerous staker, a convicted felon, a man who made my life a living hell — and who was indicted twice for felony theft and cyber fraud, whom I have a restraining order against. Yet this man is still committing the same crimes over and over again, terrorizing women and whomever he has an imagined grudge against. He uses a computer to do it.
The police say there is not enough money in the budget to really discover which human beings are committing cyber stalking under different aliases and IP addresses. This man, among others, including robots and clueless Wikipedia contributors— is systematically deleting information that took years to gather and vet. This undermines our credits, reputations, professional achievements..
Why is Wikipedia deleting all the historical, referenced things we do as public figures, as well as our business and career sites?
This stalker has deleted information on public sites such as Wikipedia, acting as if he's an "Attorney General" or a Secret Service Agent or a JAG-C Federal military criminal attorney! He poses as an "expert" and even stole my U.S. Trademark "Military Godshots"
I have a Restraining Order that states this man is not allowed to EVER post anything about me or my business or destroy anything on my sites anywhere online or in print. Of course he is also NEVER allowed to come within 100 feet of me, my home or my family and terrorize me.
There is an arrest warrant waiting for him if he steps foot in California for contempt of Court and for stealing the identity of a true war hero and impersonating him in State Court.
But he keeps doing it. And sites like Wikipedia.org -- which I donate money to in order to promote freedom of speech and pubic access — go along with the bad guys. Facebook has done the same thing: they allowed this stalker to keep several fraudulent Facebook pages, yet took mine down simply for having my fans post warnings about him.
What can be done?
Here are Personal and Professional verifiable credits that have been deleted by Wikipedia for no good reason. What "contributors" keep deleting THE FACTS?
I have a son and a stepson and I was married from 2002-2010.
In 1982, as part of a USO tour, Cornell went to Beirut, Lebanon to visit American troops in the Multinational Peacekeeping Force on Christmas Eve. Soon after their departure from Beirut, over 250 Marines of the 24th MAU were killed there in one of the first suicide bombings. She received the USO Distinguished Service Award presented by USO of San Diego. She went to the Middle East with Johnny Grant and Kellee Patterson.
http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=799&dat=19821215&id=XsRTAAAAIBAJ&sjid=54cDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5366,7231609
Good Morning America Lydia Cornell Back From Beirut - Lydia Cornell USO Tour to Lebanon http://youtu.be/0jXcPn7ozdQ
In 1989 Cornell provided the voice for Honi, the sixteen-year old daughter of Hägar the Horrible, in the 1989 CBS television special Hägar the Horrible: Hagar Knows Best produced by Hanna-Barbera, and starring Peter Cullen as Hägar and Lainie Kazan. Don Most from Happy Days played her love interest.
In 1999, Cornell was a Best Actress nominee at Method Fest,[34] which honors outstanding acting performances, for her leading role in the AFI indie "Miss Supreme Queen." This was the first Method Fest and she was nominated for Best Actress alongside Tippi Hedren, Sally Kirkland and Kim Hunter http://www.backstage.com/news/the-method-fest-official-guide/
In 2001, a film she starred in award-nominated indie at Park City Happy Holiday from the Jonzes
In 2005, she wrote, produced and starred in Venus Conspiracy, co-starring with Deborah Van Valkenburgh, who played her sister Jackie on Too Close for Comfort.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0380046/combined
In 2005 she wrote a humor article for BradBlog called "Death is Sexier Than Sex to Ann Coulter" which caused controversy. she was invited to cohost the Basham and Cornell Show, an AM radio show from Las Vegas. She interviewed senators, White House Advisors, Attorney Generals, Congressmen and bestselling authors. She appeared on C-Span Book TV with Between the Lions' creator
In the spring of 2010, she appeared in the Kelsey Grammer-Bill Zucker Comedy Hour, a series of improvisational vignettes, with Scott Baio, Kelsey Grammer and Bill Zucker, whom she met on Twitter. Cornell performed a song in Zucker's Twitter Song video. Cornell describes her brand of comedy, "Spiritual Therapy Comedy." http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1612320/combined
On December 4, 2010, Cornell hosted the live stream for TodHD on the 'green carpet" for Variety's Power of Comedy event at The Nokia Center, honoring Russell Brand, and benefiting the Noreen Fraser Foundation. Cornell interviewed Russell Brand, Gene Simmons, Sarah Silverman, B.J.Novak, Patton Oswalt, Asiz Ansari, Bob Sagett, Rebel Wilson, Helen Mirren, Melissa Etheridge and many more.
http://youtu.be/GJMnEehxl4A
In 2010 Cornell went to Texas AM Eagle Hall in Texarkana to speak on Domestic Violence.
In 2011, she appeared in the feature film "Cats Dancing on Jupiter", directed by Jordan Alan, and starring Amanda Righetti of The Mentalist. Her husband was played by Keith Coogan.
In 2012, she was granted a restraining order against a convicted felon for stalking her. (See TMZ, Huffington Post, RadarOnline, Yahoo)
In 2014, she appeared in Hollywood Shorts at the Whitefire Theatre, costarring with Hallmark's Mark Steines.
In October of 2014, she received the Southern California Motion Picture Council's Golden Halo Lifetime Achievement Award.
In November of 2014, she directed the SAG short "It's My Decision" which was screened on the Lot at Formosa Studios on January 16, 2015.
Lydia has her own radio show podcast on Stitcher and iTunes "Beats and Eats" https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/beats-eats-comedy-pop-culture/id722565209?mt=2
http://www.beatsandeats.net
Cornell appeared on Ming Chen's "smodcast" COMIC BOOK MEN hosted by Ming Chen, Mike Zapzic and Kevin Smith https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/317-friday-december-19-2014/id468652281?i=327903545&mt=2
In March of 2014, Cornell traveled to Lincoln, Nebraska to support the troops in The Big Red Challenge http://journalstar.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/big-red-challenge-to-feature-celebs/article_185ba141-a0ad-5c9a-937e-f3b0fb8d59e0.html
Too Close for Comfort can currently be seen on Antenna TV from Tribune Broadcasting.
Cornell and her Too Close for Comfort cast appeared in Adam Scott's (Parks and Rec) "The Greatest Event in Television History" on Adult Swim starring Adam Scott as Monroe Ficus and Katherine Hahn as Sara Rush.
Literary and journalistic career[edit]
Cornell's articles have appeared in Macon Area Online.[37]
Script Frenzy ~ Writer's Block: Freedom From Fear by Lydia Cornell (Office of Letters and Light ACTUALLY SENT ME A CHECK FOR THIS ARTICLE AND I GOT FAN MAIL for helping students get over writer's block. Just because Script Frenzy went under, does that mean you destroy THE TRUTH?)
Cornell's blog was nominated for two Koufax awards.
Articles About Lydia Cornell
'80s TV Icon Lydia Cornell Returns To Comedy Spotlight
Olbermann Names Ann Coulter "Worst Person In The World" For Posting Personal Info…
Lydia Cornell, 'Too Close For Comfort' Star, Backs Gay Marriage
Editor and Publisher Coulter-Criticized-for-Bad-Netiquette-
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WIKIPEDIA STALKER REMOVED BIO, PERSONAL AND PROFES...


Old Main is the second building on the Arizona State University campus. It was built in 1898, 14 years before Arizona became a state.
The 2-mile long lake is Arizona's second-most visited public attraction.
Walnut Canyon was proclaimed a national monument by President Woodrow Wilson in 1915 to preserve the ancient cliff dwellings.
Antelope Canyon is slot canyon in Arizona.
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park is located in central Arizona, and is believed to be the largest natural travertine bridge in the world.
One of the most photographed spots in Grand Canyon. The falls feature five different falls, each a unique waterfall.
Arizona's most famous landmark. The Grand Canyon is 277 miles long and up to 18 miles wide. The canyon is carved by the Colorado River.
Vietnamese restaurant known for its Pho in AZ.
Entirely vegetarian restaurant with many vegan and gluten-free options.
Mexican restaurant in downtown Phoenix that blends traditional Mexican food with Southwestern cuisine.
Mexican restaurant owned and operated by Chef Doug Robson.
Art district, historic district and local shops.
The Southwest U.S. largest art museum for visual arts.
Located on Central Avenue south of McDowell Road in Phoenix, AZ.
One of the most scenic and easily accessible desert areas in the Phoneix metro area.
1940s style diner with counter seating serving Southern-inspired comfort food. Along with burgers and fries you'll see buttermilk biscuit sandwiches, fried chicken, red beans and rice, and poutine.
Family owned and operated diner since 1986 with gluten-free options. Best known for their breakfast offerings like the Protein Pancakes (homemade whole wheat batter, homemade granola, blueberries and cinnamon), and Santa Fe Skillet. Also serve lunch.
Award winning crepes by chef Jeff Kraus. Not your typical crepes, these sweet and savory offerings are loaded with ingredients and masterfully presented. Assorted pastries, teas as well as espresso, cold brew, and pour-over coffees are as carefully prepared as the fare.
Chef Yasu prepares what is considered some of the best sushi in town at this upscale bistro that has developed a loyal following. It's strip mall location lets you know you've stumbled upon an authentic hidden find. Despite its location, it's interior is inviting with bamboo ceiling panels, decorative screens, and soft jazz playing in the background. Menu items include sushi, sashimi, and sumibiyaki and the popular omakase (chef's tasting) menu, and much more.
Serving award-winning Mediterranean inspired healthy eats since 1994. Food is made from scratch daily and features salad and veggie options along with wood-fired salmon, burgers, wraps and pizzas. Locals especially like their wide-selection of hummus.
Family-owned and operated Ethiopian restaurant featuring any vegetarian and gluten-free options including gluten-free injera. Plus delicious Ethiopian coffee. Come hungry as dishes are served family style on large platters.
Serving feel good food like protein bowls, fresh juices, salads, sandwiches and more made from scratch. Enjoy a healthy, hearty meal on the string light patio. Locals rave over the protein bowls, sweet potato hash, and forbidden rice.
Serving a variety of curries using fresh, healthy and wholesome ingredients. Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Try the Tikka Masala and Goat Karahi.
Hand-made to order pizzas that use locally sourced ingredients. Semi-casual lunch, dinners and drinks.
Healthy, vegetarian-friendly "fast-food" spot using local ingredients.
Award winning burger joint with the best burgers in Tempe. Dress your burger to perfection at their condiment bar.
American fare served in a 1920s bungalow. Named after restaurant owners Robert and Robin Trick. A canopy of mature trees covers the outdoor. The atmosphere, wine list, cuisine and service make this award-winning restaurant a local favorite.
Award winning bakery and cafe featuring savory eats and delicious pastries and macarons made from scratch.
Hidden Mill Avenue gem selling a wide range of imports from Central and South America and beyond.
Small grocery store featuring organic local produce & grocery items plus fresh sandwiches & salads.
Bicycle friendly modern American beer garden. Featuring eight European beers, eight local beers, and eight American craft beers on tap. Also serving wine and spirits. Wash it down with a local gourmet bratwurst and other fine sausages, hand cut fries, and Belgium pretzels.
Alumni-run shop selling licensed Arizona State University merchandise such as shirts, hats & decals.
Large shop featuring an organized selection of nostalgic & contemporary candies, truffles & more.
Long-standing used bookstore carrying vintage & out-of-print editions in a range of genres.
The exclusive home of the San Francisco Giants. Located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, the 12,000 capacity stadium has amazing views of Camelback Mountain.
Home of the Oakland Athletics (Oakland A's) Spring Training. The stadium is utilized year-round by local and national youth and adult baseball tournaments and championships, along with concerts, city sponsored special events and more.
'A' Mountain at Hayden Butte is a 0.9 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Tempe, Arizona that offers scenic views and is good for all skill levels.
Jack's Ticket Agency is your source for in-demand tickets at a fair price since 1984.
Home of Chicago Cubs Spring Training.
Sun Devil Stadium is an outdoor football stadium on the campus of Arizona State University, in Tempe, Arizona.
Live-music venue with a full bar hosting emerging bands representing a variety of genres.
The Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium is a multipurpose performing arts center located in Tempe, Arizona within the main campus of Arizona State University.
The Downtown area of Tempe, it is home to plenty of restaurants and bars and lines the west side of campus.
The Desert Botanical Garden offers the world's finest collection of arid-land plants from deserts around the world in a unique outdoor setting.
Bright shop stocking comic books, action figures, card games & other collectibles.
Stylish, trendy restaurant & bar delivering American fare & DJ beats in a former department store.
Postino is the Valley's original neighborhood WineCafe, set in comfortable, rustic and immaculately restored buildings.
Varied live & DJ-spun tunes, a big beer selection & an art gallery are showcased at this lounge.
Watering hole pouring craft drafts & classic cocktails in a retro setup with a pool table & jukebox.
Irish haunt serving seafood, pub grub, draft beer & whiskey in a cozy, memorabilia-filled setting.
Warmly chic restaurant with a patio, offering clever breakfast & brunch plates, plus coffee drinks.
This working brewery also features a sizable eatery with patio seating & a menu of burgers & pizza.
Taphouse with diverse pub grub, a large selection of beer brewed in-house & occasional live music.
Indulge in old school eats at the inventive take on the great American diner.
Modern, minimalist bar/eatery cooking traditional & vegan Cornish pasties plus other English faves.
Berto's Gelato Ice Cream Specialties serves up a variety of ice cream flavors.
Brick-walled lounge set in a former garage that now offers Tex-Mex cooking & free live music.
The Trunk Space is a place for art, music, experimental theater & performance art, circus side shows, vaudeville, and other creative acts your just can't find anywhere else.


A surprise announcement this morning at The Beat 92.5: Morning man "Cousin" Vinny Barrucco will be leaving his job to pursue another opportunity. His last day is Friday.
A months-long break might suggest a move to a competitor, which requires him to stay off the air for a while first (generally for three months). But there's no obvious opening at Virgin Radio (which Barrucco left to join The Beat shortly after it launched in 2011) or CHOM.
"I've been on the air for almost 15 years so I'm looking forward to taking a step back and enjoying quality time with my wife and newborn daughter," Barrucco wrote in his Facebook post. Barrucco and wife Tina Oliveri had daughter Sia born in August.
Numeris released its quarterly metered radio ratings today. There aren't a lot of surprises, because it's mostly the same numbers as the last time, and the time before that, and the time before that.
So instead of just excitedly reposting the top-line numbers or fetching the various spins by the broadcasters that make everyone look like they had the best quarter, I thought I'd take a look at some historical data and see how the stations are trending over time.
I did this exercise for Canada's five metered markets for Cartt.ca after the last ratings book. If you're a subscriber you can read them there: Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary, Toronto and Montreal.
In this post, I'll go into some more detail about the Montreal numbers, with charts!
Since 92.5 FM in Montreal became The Beat in 2011, the station has made much of its staff lineup by poaching personalities from direct competitor Virgin Radio. Cat Spencer, Vinny Barrucco and Nat Lauzon were hired directly from Virgin, and Nikki Balch and Rob Kemp also previously worked at 1717 René-Lévesque Blvd. (for Virgin and CHOM, respectively).
With The Beat's ratings being solidly ahead of Virgin for what seems to be a sustainable period, it seemed it was only a matter of time before Bell Media hit back.
This week we learned that it has poached from the top, hiring Martin Tremblay to lead the Énergie, Rouge FM and Virgin Radio Montreal stations. Tremblay was hired as interim program director at The Beat a year ago. Before that, he spent six years in what is basically the same job he's now going back to, leading the Montreal French music stations and Virgin at Astral and then Bell Media.
Helping RNC Media create a Rythme FM affiliate in Gatineau, which lasted two and a half years until RNC decided to rebrand it as WOW FM.
Helping Attraction Radio turn CKRS-FM in Saguenay into another Rythme FM affiliate.
Helping RNC Media turn CHOA-FM in Abitibi into yet another Rythme FM affiliate.
Helping RNC transforming its struggling CKLX-FM into 91.9 Sports in Montreal, and later turning Capitale Rock 96.5 in Gatineau into a partial affiliate of it. While 91.9 Sports is going strong and RNC finally seems happy with that format, the Gatineau station has dropped sports programming and is now Pop 96.5.
Launching Groupe Puissance Média, an ad sales group that works with both RNC Media and Cogeco Media TV and radio outlets in the Outaouais region.
Work for Rogers's Kiss 105.3 in Ottawa.
Tremblay starts his new job Aug. 7. Like the on-air personalities who made the jump, he's bound by the terms of a non-compete clause in his contract that prevents him from working for Bell Media right away. "So enjoying my free time," he tells me.
I asked Bell Media how this affects existing management at these stations. Mark Bergman is the current program director at VIrgin Radio. Will his role change?
"We have no comments to make at this time," was the response from Bell Media communications director Simon Céré. I also asked Bergman and Martin Spalding, who heads local TV and radio in Quebec, for comment, and will update this if I hear back.
Meanwhile, the other three radio stations at Bell Media in Montreal will all come under the control of Chris Bury, currently the PD for CJAD and TSN 690.
"As CHOM's Assistant Program Director and Music Director, Picard will work directly with Chris," notes a memo to staff.
Bury's expanded duties means that more will be delegated to CJAD/TSN 690 Assistant Program Director Mathew Wood, who takes on a larger role at TSN.
These management changes took effect immediately when they were announced to staff earlier this week. CHOM has been without a program director since the death of André Lallier in 2015.
Meanwhile, at The Beat, there are decisions to make. The station is led by general manager Luc Tremblay, who was also hired as head of digital strategy at Cogeco Media last June.
Numeris, the company that measures radio and TV ratings, came out with their quarterly report this week, and once again it was Cogeco's 92.5 The Beat that had the most good news to announce on the anglo side.
Among anglophone listeners, CKBE-FM had a 17.2% audience share, second only to CJAD's 28.2% among all listeners. Virgin Radio was well back at 13.5%.
CHOM recovered a bit after hitting a new low in the last quarter. It's still fourth among anglophone stations, but it regained its position as first among men 25-54.
Despite this being a good report, The Beat couldn't resist getting cute with spin, saying it's the "number one radio station", which only works if you (a) exclude the francophone market and (b) exclude people outside the 25-54 demographic. It also called its morning show the "fastest growing" one in the market with new hosts Vinny and Nikki. Which is kind of like saying your kid is "most improved." The Beat's morning show has been historically weak while its daytime has been strong.
Bell's press release stressed its combined market share (which is, of course, because it owns most of the stations). CJAD still has the highest share by far, and 8 of the 10 most listened-to shows among anglophones. TSN 690 is stable at a 4% share, and CBC Radio One climbed more than one and a half points, its total audience up about 25% among anglophones.
On the franco side, unsurprisingly it was another win for 98,5fm, which once again declared itself the most listened-to radio station in all of Canada. Though its average minute audience of 37,300 (in its central market) is beat by Toronto's CHFI-FM with 42,400.
Bell Media's press release couldn't dig up much to say about Rouge FM, so it led with Énergie instead, noting its improvement. Rouge FM dropped 2.5 percentage points in market share from a year ago.
Not that Rythme FM was much better. Though it's still ahead of Rouge FM in the ratings, its share dropped to 16.3% from a high of 20.5% in the summer.
Great news for Radio-Canada's Première station, which after hitting a low of 6.6% this summer has hit a high of 13.4%, putting it third in the market. Radio-Canada's press release notes that morning show Gravel le matin is second in the market, behind 98,5fm's Paul Arcand.
There were some winners on the low end of the ratings board as well.
RNC Media's 91.9 Sports, which went through a series of format changes — from jazz to right-wing talk to news talk and finally to sports — in an attempt to find an audience, seems to be happy with the sports talk format. It had a 2.1% share, which is 50% higher than the last ratings book, and an average-minute audience of 3,700 which just slightly edges Radio Classique. The boost was enough to warrant an article in the Journal de Montréal.
Good news as well for CHRF AM 980, which more than doubled its share to 0.7%. Still dead last among music stations, but it's an improvement.
Community station CIBL, which started reporting for the first time last quarter, is still the lowest-rated station overall, with an average of 200 listeners in French and an English number within the margin of error of zero. The station looks like it's going to stay here for the time being. Its new manager explained during a recent general assembly that they discovered Numeris offers lower prices for community stations.
Numeris released its quarterly ratings report this week for Montreal and other metered markets. The Montreal top-line results show once again a significant margin between 92.5 The Beat (CKBE-FM) and Virgin Radio 95.9 (CJFM-FM).
Other measured stations had shares under 1%.
Once again, among overall anglophone audiences, CJAD is the clear winner with a 29.6% share, tied with last winter as its highest share in the past five years. The Beat clearly beats Virgin, up by two and a half points. It's also ahead in the adults 25-54 demographic, which Virgin had a bit of an edge in historically. And even when counting in francophone audiences, The Beat is still ahead.
CHOM, meanwhile, had its worst book in the past half-decade, dropping more than two points.
Radio ratings share (Montreal anglophones, ages 2+). Data by Numeris. Click for larger version.
CJAD is doing well, despite everyone's opinions (usually negative here) about its programming. Since 2014, it has climbed into the 25-30% range, with noticeable dips in the summer, suggesting Montrealers are tuning in when there's news. No individual programming change would explain this, though 2013 is when there was the last major reshuffling, getting rid of Ric Peterson.
The Beat is winning the battle with Virgin. It took about two years after Q92 relaunched itself as The Beat for there to be real traction in the ratings, and a noticeable drop in Virgin's share around 2013 led to The Beat taking the lead. Since the beginning of 2014, The Beat has led among anglo listeners, though the adults 25-54 demo has gone back and forth a bit.
CHOM's bad book could easily be an outlier, so we'll have to see.
As for TSN 690, a lot of people seem to be very concerned about their ratings (and, like with CJAD, very eager to blame problems on a particular on-air personality), but it's about the same place it always is. The latest rating is slightly below where it was a year ago, and slightly above where it was two years ago at the same time of the season.
CJAD sent out a press release noting their #1 status and adding that it is the best-rated news-talk radio station in Canada in terms of audience share in its central market. (The fact that Montreal has a limited number of English stations is a big factor in that, of course.) And it singled out hosts Andrew Carter (most listened-to radio show in the market), Aaron Rand (most popular afternoon show) and Ken Connors (a 52% share on weekend mornings).
The Beat also sent out a press release, staking claim to the title of highest-rated music station in the market, as well as the adults 25-54 and women 25-54 demographics that advertisers love, and highlighting its high ratings during the 9-to-5 workday, which continues to be its strength.
Virgin Radio didn't send out a press release, though it did post messages on social media noting some ratings wins. It calls Freeway and Natasha "Montreal's #1 most listened to morning show", but only in the fine print do you realize they restricted the audience to adults 18-49. Another image pointed to the station having "more than 2 million listeners a week", which is true, but that counts everyone who tuned in for even one minute during that week. It doesn't measure how long or often people listen to the station, and The Beat has the same reach.
Once again, news-talker 98.5 FM is the leader among all audiences, though Rythme FM declared victory in the adults 25-54 group.
Radio-Canada bounced back big time from a bad book in the summer, taking third spot overall. CKOI's rating is also noteworthy. After being stuck with shares around 6%, it's now several points up on that. Meanwhile, Énergie, whose lineup includes Dominic Arpin, Mélanie Maynard and Éric Salvail, gets smaller audiences overall than Virgin and The Beat.
Radio-Canada, which notes a 30% year-over-year increase (good news after a pretty bad report in the summer ratings).
Bell Media, which highlights the success of Énergie's afternoon network show Éric est les fantastiques. Because it's carried on multiple stations, it gets a large audience.
Also roundups from La Presse, InfoPresse and ActusMédias.
CHRF 980 AM, which seems to have an actual programming strategy now, had its best ratings ever. Except it only started reporting ratings in the past year, and its share is 0.3% among francophones and 0.4% among anglophones, for about 800 average-minute listeners total.
New on the ratings chart is CIBL-FM 101.5, the community station whose studios are at the corner of St-Laurent Blvd. and Ste-Catherine St. The station unsurprisingly scored zeros for anglophones, and starts on the francophone chart as a 0.1% share, 300 average listeners and an average daily reach of 16,800. The only station with a worse rating among francophones is TSN 690. It's certainly not a win for them, but the ratings book should give them a lot of information about their audience that they didn't have before.
Following today's publication of Numeris' Summer 2016 results, The Beat 92.5 maintains its ranking as Montreal's #1 Music Station! The Beat is not only the number one English-language music station among radio listeners of all ages, but it is now is now the Number one RADIO station in the most important demos, Adults 25-54 and Females 25-54!
This was the beginning of a very self-congratulatory press release from 92.5 The Beat on Thursday after learning they had finally beaten competitor Virgin Radio 96 not only overall but among their key demographics.
It's good news for the station that on Tuesday celebrated its fifth anniversary. But we've seen this kind of surge from The Beat before, so it's too early to tell if the tide has really turned.
As readers of this blog are well aware, there are a lot of ways to play with ratings numbers to claim to be number one. In the case of The Beat, it means ignoring the French market entirely, and ignoring the top-rated English station in the market, CJAD. At which point you're down to three commercial stations.
Other stations have shares below 1%.
AMA means average minute audience, the average number of people who will be tuning into a station during any minute of a 24-hour day.
Daily reach refers to how many listeners will tune into a station for at least one minute during the average day.
Comparisons to spring (Feb. 29-May 29) and last summer (June 1-Aug. 30, 2015) are here for reference. I'd pay more attention to the year-over-year change than the change over spring, since summer ratings tend to go down particularly for non-music stations. And don't read too much into the percentage changes for stations lower on the chart. The higher margin for error exaggerates the amplitude of the changes.
The Beat has reason to be happy, being higher among anglophones than it was both last spring and last summer. But the big win is in the adults 25-54 and women 25-54 demographics, which it had consistently lost to rival Virgin, even while it had a larger audience overall.
"Today's milestone results are the product of great teamwork and proof that our audience likes the changes we made to the schedule," GM Luc Tremblay says in the press release. This is in reference to moving Cat Spencer to afternoons and Cousin Vinny to mornings, but left unsaid is that listener anger to the dropping of Kim Sullivan and Sarah Bartok hasn't resulted in a drop in ratings. The Beat says its 25-54 audience for the morning show went up 35%.
The news isn't all bad for Virgin and Bell Media. Virgin's audience is up among francophone listeners (though just like last summer it's exactly tied with The Beat for audience among francophones), and CHOM has much more franco listeners. Plus, of course, Bell Media owns four of the five commercial stations in the market.
More importantly, we've seen this before. During the winter of 2014-15, The Beat and Virgin had similar numbers relative to each other. The Beat's program director said the station expected to continue to improve. Virgin's said it was because it covered the Christmas period when The Beat does better with its Christmas music. The next ratings period, Virgin was back on top.
The next ratings period will tell us if this was another fluke. But The Beat has been consistently higher than Virgin in the overall ratings, and this ratings period was as far from Christmas as you can get.
CKOI is getting more respectable numbers than it used to. Not so long ago it was in the gutter, being outperformed by the anglo music stations among francophones. Now it's well ahead of them, even nipping at the heels of #2 music station Rouge FM. We'll see if that keeps up.
91.9 Sport is holding its own, with more than three times the audience it had last summer before the format change and equal to what it had in the spring (when presumably there was more sports to talk about). But its market share is still low, and it might need more to be viable as a talk station.
CHRF, the station that was supposed to be Radio Fierté and is now airing easy-listening music and some miscellaneous programming, is still stuck within the margin of error.
The Beat 92.5 is continuing its summer of transformation. On Monday morning, it announced that it's moving Cat Spencer to afternoon drive and Cousin Vinny Barrucco to mornings. The changes take effect immediately.
Vinny will be joined in the mornings by co-host Nikki Balch, who has returned to Montreal after leaving Virgin Radio two years ago, as well as Stuntman Sam and Kim Kieran on news and traffic. Kieran is also moving to mornings from afternoons, replacing the departing Natasha Hall.
Spencer seemed excited about the change, even though morning host is traditionally the most prestigious of the radio jobs. (The 9-to-5 workday shifts are The Beat's highest rated.) Spencer's on-air time isn't only reduced to two hours a day, but four days a week, Mondays to Thursdays. He's joined by Claudia Marques on traffic.
Spencer explained on the air that he had planned to do mornings for five years when he joined The Beat in 2011, and wanted to move to afternoon drive and have his mornings back.
The rest of the schedule is unchanged. Donna Saker does 9am to 1pm, Christin Jerome does 1pm to 5pm, and Jeremy White takes over at 7pm. Rob Kemp and Nat Lauzon do weekend mornings and afternoons, respectively.
The changes (which also include new headshots for everyone) come less than two months after The Beat brought in a new station manager, Luc Tremblay. Tremblay, who had been working at La Presse+ since 2012, will also act as program director, replacing interim PD Martin Tremblay.
Connors has been with Corus/Cogeco for 11 years, and like Hall was one of the people who worked at AM 940 before that.
UPDATE (July 18): As expected, Bell Media has announced that Connors is taking over as host of the weekend morning show on CJAD, replacing the retiring Dave Fisher. Connors will also co-host the Home Improvement Show with Jon Eakes and the CJAD 800 Trivia Show.
UPDATE (Aug. 6): Connors was interviewed on CTV Montreal about his new job.
Natasha Hall, Sarah Bartok and Kim Sullivan in their Beat gear at this year's St. Patrick's Parade.
I'm thinking this picture might be cursed. Three of The Beat's female personalities in pretty cool-looking purple coats, and within months they all leave the station.
Unlike Sarah Bartok and Kim Sullivan, though, Natasha Hall's departure is voluntary. She's leaving for another job, though she wouldn't say what it is exactly. But she seems pretty excited about it.
Hall's job, doing news and traffic for the morning show, was posted by Cogeco Media, open for only a week and a half, suggesting they may already have someone in mind to fill it.
The station declined to comment on Hall's departure.
Cogeco also posted the assistant program director job at The Beat, to replace the also-departing Ken Connors. The job posting doesn't include any on-air duties. It's interesting to be hiring a new assistant PD because the program director job is still being filled on an interim basis by Martin Tremblay.
UPDATE (July 22): Kim Kieran, currently doing afternoon traffic in addition to promotions work, has won Hall's former job. She starts Aug. 15.
It was a little more than 10 years ago, and Kimberley Sullivan, a kid from Sorel with degrees in psychology and education, wanted to do something that had nothing to do with either of those things: Be a broadcaster.
"I wanted to do media, and my father said if you're not going to do it now, when are you going to do it?" she explained to me in an interview.
So she got a job doing traffic reports for the Astral Media radio stations in Montreal, and hosted a show on Virgin Radio. She quit her job, taking a severe pay cut, to follow her dream. Her career later took her to Winnipeg, then Ottawa, and back to Montreal, where three years ago she was hired at 92.5 The Beat, first doing evenings, then co-hosting afternoon drive with Cousin Vinny.
That gig ended this month when she was let go due to budget cuts.
But rather than spending her days shoving her face in a bucket of Häagen Dazs (though I suppose she could do that too if she wanted), Sullivan is busy promoting her new show on MAtv, about people trying things they've never done before but always wanted to.
It's called The Checklist, and its official premiere is tonight at 9:30pm (though the first episode has already aired in other time slots). The 10-episode half-hour show invites a guest from the public (from among submissions sent through social media) to do something interesting, exciting and, above all, that looks good on television.
Kim Sullivan jet-boating on the St. Lawrence with participant Michael Saragossi in the first episode of The Checklist.
Among those activities: jet boating, glass making, skydiving, riding in a helicopter, and having tea at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel. There are 18 activities in all in those 10 episodes.
Sullivan said she intentionally avoided calling the show The Bucket List, partly to get away from the whole death thing (for the record, Sullivan has no plans to die any time soon, and neither do her guests), and partly because the things they're doing in this show aren't really "bucket list" items. "Bucket list is Taj Mahal," she said. But this show is more about getting people to experience things around town they wouldn't have done otherwise.
The Checklist got the green light last July and started filming in August. It was too late for the fall 2015 schedule, when MAtv first launched anglo programming. The plan was to launch the show in January, but Sullivan said that was a bit silly considering how many of these activities are outdoors in the summer. So they waited until May.
Because the show is on MAtv, it's only available to people who subscribe to Videotron cable or Videotron's Illico Club Unlimited streaming service.
It's uncertain if this project will go beyond these 10 episodes. Sullivan noted that she's a "media professional", and it's unclear if that means she can propose and host a TV show on MAtv and have it considered as "access programming" under the CRTC's definition. When the CRTC came down against MAtv last year, it discounted some shows hosted by professional media personalities, many of them associated with Videotron parent company Quebecor. The commission's decision doesn't give clear guidelines for determining whether the person proposing a show is really from "the community" instead of the industry.
Also debuting tonight, half an hour before The Checklist, is Black Wealth Matters, a documentary series about economic matters in the black community. It's produced by Henri Pardo, who was also behind StartLine, a show about local businesses in food, arts and multimedia.
Half a year after being let go from CHOM as part of a larger bloodletting at Bell Media, Rob Kemp has landed at Cogeco's 92.5 The Beat, where he'll be in the company of many others he used to work in the same building with.
Shaun McMahon, who hosts that show now, will be filling in on other parts of the schedule as everyone takes vacation.
But what about after the summer, when there's less need for vacation fill-in? No word on that. Promotions Director Stéphanie Lagacé says they're just focused on summer right now.
Then again, since they don't know who the program director is going to be this fall, it makes sense not to think too far ahead.


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Concorde Book Award 2016
For schools and libraries in South Gloucestershire
The Award Ceremony
Terror Kid by Benjamin Zephaniah
Posted on November 10, 2015 by beckyharrison
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28 thoughts on "Terror Kid by Benjamin Zephaniah"
izzycastle on February 19, 2016 at 9:48 am said:
This book is my least favourite out of all the books. It talks about some important issues but it was not very well written if you ask me. :/
Jburr on February 7, 2016 at 5:45 pm said:
I found the plot of this book very well thought off. However I found that at points the writer would rush things particularly at the beginning and end.
Other than that this book is a clever book that makes you wonder how the main character will make his way out of his newest predicament.
Hanham library
winniecastle on February 19, 2016 at 9:45 am said:
I agree, a bit more detail (especially at the ending) could have made a big difference to the whole book.
Mrs Whiteman@WIA on February 5, 2016 at 10:53 am said:
The plot of Terror Kid is very topical and shows how easy it is to get involved in something that you don't mean to. It's written very much from a young person's perspective and doesn't feel like you're reading a book written by an adult pretending to think like a teenager. A fast paced and gripping read.
IT Marlwood on February 4, 2016 at 12:58 pm said:
Just finished reading this book and I loved it I found the characters really well developed. I also found the story really interesting, I thought it dealt with some really complex issues really well. I loved this book and would like to hear your thoughts!
rolayde on February 4, 2016 at 12:53 pm said:
I like the thoughts and ideas gone in to this book including the settings and the personalities of the characters. However, I think the author could have done a lot more with the plot such as making the main character actually do something for the world instead of just hacking. 2.5/ 5
I would agree on the fact that the author could have done more.
winniecastle on January 31, 2016 at 10:32 am said:
I felt, in contrast to what other people thought, that this book was incredibly dull. You could predict the ending from about three pages in and nothing really happened. There was no plot and from about four chapters in I was forcing myself to read it.
I agree. It was the worst book on the list and I didn't really enjoy it at all.
jw on January 28, 2016 at 12:57 pm said:
Brilliant and such a computer genius!!!
Yes, I do agree that he is quite good at I.T
joe/radu@wia on January 22, 2016 at 10:01 am said:
this is a book is a one in a thousand, not many people can wright a book like this and make it such a hard book to put down
I do think that the book was addicting and one of a kind but I was hoping for a better ending
CJ@marlwood on January 8, 2016 at 12:55 pm said:
This is a really good book and I loved it.
I really hope that there is a sequel.
bj@marlwood.net on January 28, 2016 at 12:52 pm said:
I agree with you CJ I couldn't put this book down when I started it!
I would also really like there to be sequel.
I think a sequel would be good so there's a happier and more interesting ending.
SK@marlwood on December 15, 2015 at 6:48 pm said:
I was considering reading this book next, but was wondering what it was about. Could anyone give me a rough overview (without spoilers!) of it?
SK@marlwood on January 12, 2016 at 10:54 am said:
I've just started reading this book and it's amazing! It starts off slowly and then launches into a suspension filled adventure.
The plot fits in with what is happening in the real world, which makes you feel for the character, Rico.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a tension-packed mystery story.
4/5 so far!
CJ@marlwood on January 21, 2016 at 12:51 pm said:
have you finished it yet. I have and I give it 5/5
I would rate it 6/5 and above!!!
charlotte@wia on February 2, 2016 at 10:57 am said:
just at the part with rhonan and dean an it is a thrilling exiting book i really wish for a sequel i would rate it 5/5
The book is a quick and easy read that is also quite addicting. It's set in the future and contains a bit of violence 🙂
Freya@hanhamlibrary on November 21, 2015 at 10:09 am said:
I really enjoyed reading this book. It hits on modern issues and Zephaniah's writing style makes it easy to read. An interesting read with an exciting plot.
rolayde on February 4, 2016 at 1:02 pm said:
I enjoyed reading this book but hoped for a better ending
Hanad on November 19, 2015 at 3:25 pm said:
I strongly recommend this book because the author uses and creates a dystopian turn through a series of events which creates a lot a of tension for a very clever boy. I am glad that this masterpiece has been shortlisted for the Concorde Book Award 2016 and you won't want to put the book back down after you have read a few pages!
CJ@marlwood on December 15, 2015 at 3:46 pm said:
I have read many books that I couldn't put down and I hope that this book will be the same as them.CJ
bj@marlwood on January 8, 2016 at 12:58 pm said:
I agree with you fully because when I was reading it I didn't want to put it down because it is full of suspense and action. I also like the way Benjamin Zephaniah writes because he ends the chapters on a cliff-hanger, making you want to read on. I would also strongly recommend this book to other readers.
I agree with you a lot and I hope there's a sequel so that it's clear whether there will be a happy ending.


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