With just 6 years of experience under his belt, Park Seo Joon has risen in popularity from starring in hit dramas like Kill Me, Heal Me and She Was Pretty. Despite his critically acclaimed debut in 2011 which has since amassed a strong international fan base, this is only Park Seo Joon's first Asia fan meet tour!
Most recently Seo Joon starred in an action-comedy movie - Midnight Runners. This is only his fourth film since his debut and he has already won the title of Best Actor in the 54th Grand Bell Awards and in the 37th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards. Fans of Park Seo Joon would have all caught Midnight Runners in the movies when it came out early September this year. On screen, Park Seo Joon and co-actor Kang Haneul appear to have great camaraderie. Have you ever wondered how things are like behind-the-scenes of the movie? Well, we managed to get some insights for you!
When asked on his relationship with co-actors such as Kang Haneul and Lee Kwang Soo, Seo Joon was full of praise, stating that he was thankful to have been given the chance to work with such great people and that it was only because they were able to build good relationship and rapport with each other that filming could go so well.
We wonder if Park Seo Joon has as much rapport with all his other co-actors as well. Looking back, a large majority of films he has starred in are romantic-comedies. Seo Joon is also known to be a shy person by nature, so what special preparation does he go through to produce such a flawless on-screen personality? Turns out that there is in fact no special preparation - he simply forgets about himself and his shy nature, completely immersing himself in the role while thinking and feeling as his character would. In addition, Seo Joon also mentioned that prior to any event, he often brings along his pair of headphones and music to get himself into the mood that he needs to portray.
Next, he was asked how he tries to overcome this shy nature of his while with his family and friends. A very honest Seo Joon replied that instead of trying to overcome it, he embraces and accepts it as a part of his nature that he cannot change and views it as a strength rather than as a weakness. In contrast to his shy nature Seo Joon is also known for his leadership abilities that has been recognised by many in the industry. To that, Seo Joon stated that he doesn't lead by choice. Instead, he is often put in a position where he is forced to lead as he is usually the hyung (older brother) amongst the rest, or even just due to his role as a lead actor.
After talking about his life as an actor, the questions dug deeper into his personal life. These included asking about the most typical questions we were asked as a child: What do you want to be when you grow up? Unlike common answers from children who want to be doctors and policemen, Seo Joon had in fact dreamt of becoming a Baseball Player! This dream grew out of his pure love for watching and playing the sport. When asked if he still finds the time to play now, he sheepishly replied that his body simply does not allow him to do so anymore. We beg to differ though, look at that body! Everyone knows that in addition to being the nation's boyfriend, Seo Joon also carries the title for being a fit actor. When asked for the recipe as to how he has managed to maintain his physique, his reply was simple - constant exercise and eating healthily.
Unbeknownst to Park Seo Joon, this 'healthy' diet was temporarily threatened as he got to try some of our local favourites - pandan cake and coconut water! Much to our delight, Seo Joon thoroughly enjoyed them, digging in to his slice of cake for more helpings. He shares that he actually loves eating cake, but restrains himself from eating it as part of his 'eat clean' regime. Given that he ate quite a few mouthfuls of cake, that day could have been his cheat day!
Much to our surprise though, Seo Joon did not seem to have tried our other Singapore dishes like the all time favourite Chilli Crab. As mentioned earlier, this is Seo Joon's first time to Singapore but just earlier this year, his good friend and co-star Kang Haneul had also been in Singapore. Many were curious as to whether Haneul had shared with Seo Joon anything to do or try in Singapore. Sadly the answer was a no - Seo Joon explained - as they were both too occupied to have caught up with one another properly in the midst of their busy schedules. Seo Joon looked slightly disappointed as he sighed, complaining about how Haneul had promised to meet up when he was back in Korea but ended up being enlisted in the army instead.
To wrap up, Seo Joon was asked what exactly does he think is his unique qualities that has made him the nation's boyfriend. The humble Seo Joon was stumped at this question, pausing for quite a long while before breaking out into a laugh and saying 'I don't know, you can ask my fans.' Some fans in the front rows of the press conference jumped at this opportunity, yelling out 'your smile!', much to the amusement of Seo Joon. He laughed it off, saying that he believes its his honesty in acting that continues to give his characters such a special quality.
As a farewell note, Seo Joon stated that he had not yet confirmed the projects that he will be involved in come 2018. However, he did promise to do his utmost in finding good projects that will show more of his capabilities in 2018 and in the future as well.
We can't wait to see more of Park Seo Joon on screen and hope to see him back in Singapore soon!
Guess Who's in town? Park Seo Joon visited Singapore for his fanmeet, "Guess Who", last Saturday and it was nothing short of fun, a load of fanservice and everything his fans could ever wish for.
The fanmeeting started off with the entrance of the Korean Heartthrob himself, supported by loud screams from the fans that filled the Resorts World Theatre donning lightsticks, headbands and even signboards that showed their overflowing love for the actor. Park Seo Joon looked extremely handsome, suiting his image of "The Nation's Boyfriend", as he wore a dark gray suit with a black turtleneck underneath.
After greeting the fans, the stage was set up such that he was sitting underneath a lamppost, on a makeshift bed, while he answered questions from the host. It was a very comfortable setting, which made the fans feel closer to him. Props to the staging crew for the idea of props surrounding him as he talked, unlike normal fanmeetings where the artist just sat on chairs.
Seo Joon mentioned that he wanted to reflect on himself and show everyone who Park Seo Joon is as himself and as an actor, and also that Singaporean fans are very lively and very good at expressing their feelings! Photos from his childhood then flashed on the screen as he shared a relatable story of how he used to fight with his brother, but added that he does not do so now as he is sure that he would lose to him, which caused the fans to break out in laughter. On the topic of his family, only his brother was pushed to be a baseball player, as he had more strength as a child. Seo Joon became an actor instead, which all his fans are definitely thankful for. He also has the mentality that "if I work really hard at something, I'll be able to do it", which is also the reason behind all his successful works as an actor.
A picture of an adorable white puppy was then flashed on the screen, and he introduced his pet, "Simba", while smiling at the thought of his beloved pet. He was regretful though, as he wants to bring Simba around even while he has overseas schedules, but he can't.
As he is known for his good selca (selfie) skills, the host asked him what was his secret to taking flawless selcas, to which he humbly replied that he takes many photos and chooses the best one. This prompted the fans to say "ayyyy, don't lie", and he broke out in laughter. He then took several selfies, that several lucky fans would then win later on in the fanmeet.
The set changed once again, to a flight of stairs as his new seat, and pictures of him in a police outfit was shown on the screen. When asked to rate himself out of 100 in that outfit, he wittily replied "500". Pictures from his days at National Service were also revealed. This gave the chance for the host to teach him one of Singapore's popular slangs relating to National Service, "Botak", which means having a shaved head. Seo Joon mentioned that he really learnt a lot from his character in "Ssam My Way" and that they were similar based on how they both try to think positively.
They eventually came to the topic of his abs, and one of the behind the scenes story was that he worked on the fight scene for 13 hours, and as he had to stay half naked throughout, his muscles became less obvious over time. This led to him doing situps and pushups during the free time in between filming as he felt like there were a lot of people watching him. It was not an easy journey to obtain abs, as he had to sacrifice a lot, like eating chicken breasts while his coworkers went to drink after the shoot. However, when asked about the current status of his abs, he laughed and said that they are melting. After more questions from the host, Park Seo Joon then went backstage to prepare for the next segment. A VCR was then played, with video recordings of his close friends answering questions about him, and these people included SHINee's Minho, Lee Kwang Soo and even Hyorin from Sistar!
He returned wearing a green sweater over a white, collared top, that made him look all the more like the typical guy next door. 2 lucky fans were picked to go on stage and play 'Archery' with him. Their goal was to shoot down a stuffed toy so that Park Seo Joon himself had to carry out the "forfeit" that was within the toy. These included hugging the fans, guiding them down the stage while interlocking hands, and even aegyo (acting cute). Needless to say, the lucky fans probably had the moment of a lifetime as they got to experience multiple fanservice from him. He was extremely generous with his interactions with the fans, even to the extent of taking selfies with them and video recordings, although he was not obliged to do so, which was very endearing.
The next segment involved 2 more lucky fans, that had the chance to taste Spaghetti made personally and on the spot by Park Seo Joon himself! Due to the uncooperative stove, many fans got to ask him questions while he was cooking, and some of these questions were extremely witty. One fan asked him "What is that on your face". "What?" "Handsomeness". To which he replied, "Ah, I forgot to take it off today…". Indeed, like artist like fan? Another Fan asked him what was his ideal type, and when his response was "Someone that loves me", she immediately replied with "Saranghaeyo (I love you)".
There were also many men that were seemingly made to attend the fanmeet with their wives/girlfriends/daughters, and the thoughtful actor even said that he would make sure that his future dramas and fanmeet would also cater to their interests so that everyone can enjoy it together.
6 more lucky fans then got to go up on stage to receive the selfies that he took previously, which he signed and handed to them individually. These fans also got the chance to take a selfie and video recording with him, although he jokingly declined by saying "no", but ended up still taking the video anyway.
The fanmeet seemed to have ended, but after loud chants of "Encore", the actor resumed his position on stage for the last time, serenading the fans with 2 songs, which brought the fanmeeting to a close. All fans then had a hi-touch session with him, before other selected fans had their turn in having a meet and greet session and group phototaking with him.
Park Seo Joon promised to return soon and we too hope to see him on our Sunny Island once again!
We would like to extend our thanks to UnUsUal Entertainment for the opportunity to cover this event!


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Feathers Not Included
Inspired by the beauty and flying ability of birds, Leonardo da Vinci strived centuries ago to create a human-powered flapping-wing flying machine. But his designs, which da Vinci explored in his Codex on the Flight of Birds, were never developed in any practical way. Even today, mimicking bird flight still presents challenges due to the physiological complexity of a bird's flapping wings.
For years, researchers at the University of Maryland's A. James Clark School of Engineering have been moving ever closer to imitating bird flight with Robo Raven, the first bird-inspired unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that has successfully flown with independent wing control.
Lena Johnson ('14, M.S. '16), who is pursuing her Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, is working on the current iteration of the aerodynamic robotic bird, known as Robo Raven V. The doctoral student believes Robo Raven gives her a platform to make the impossible possible by designing a UAV with greater controllability and likelihood of sustained wing-powered flight than other similar vehicles.
Johnson hopes that this version's expanded maneuverability, developed takeoff capability, and added propellers for thrust production will aid the UAV in areas she's researching, such as ecological monitoring and disaster response.
Johnson also wants to share her work on Robo Raven in local schools and libraries in hopes of inspiring other young students that they, too, can make the impossible possible through engineering.
"There are so many kids in disadvantaged communities who have never even dreamed of becoming an engineer. It takes just one role model or exposure through an after-school robotics program to turn on that light of possibility," says Johnson.
Robo Raven was pioneered in 2008 by Clark School Professors S.K. Gupta and Hugh Bruck. Gupta and Bruck wanted to develop a robotic bird that was quick and multifaceted for many applications, both civilian and military.
Learn more about robotics at the Clark School! Visit the Institute for Systems Research and the Maryland Robotics Center websites.
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Inaugural shuttle ride from College Park to Southern Maryland a great success
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Building bridges for technology research and education across Maryland
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CHICAGO - As U.S. overdose deaths reach a devastating new height, claiming a new victim every five minutes, the Drug Enforcement Administration has revealed a direct link between fentanyl-related overdose deaths and criminal drug networks in Mexico. These groups are harnessing social media platforms to bring drugs laced with fentanyl...
Indianapolis Meth Trafficking Leaders Sentenced to Decades in Federal Prison
INDIANAPOLIS – Michael J. Gannon, Assistant Special Agent in Charge for U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration-Indianapolis, and U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Myers of the Southern District of Indiana announced that an Indianapolis man was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge James R. Sweeney to over 27 years in prison following his...
Wisconsin Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Methamphetamine Trafficking
MADISON, Wis. - John G. McGarry, Assistant Special Agent in Charge for U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration-Wisconsin, and Timothy M. O'Shea, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Jacob A. Willox, 28, of Wausau, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to...
Chinese Citizen Charged with Massive Anabolic Steroid and Fentanyl Precursor Chemical Distribution Scheme
Dallas - The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas has filed federal charges against one of the world's largest alleged anabolic steroid producers, DEA Special Agent in Charge, Eduardo A. Chávez announced today. Chuen Fat Yip, a 68-year-old citizen of the People's Republic of China (PRC), was...
Indiana Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Alfred A. Cooke, Assistant Special Agent in Charge for U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration-Merrillville, Indiana, and U.S. Attorney Clifford D. Johnson of the Northern District of Indiana announced that Stephen Jacob Lee Johnson, 49, of Mishawaka, Indiana, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Holly A. Brady...
Cartel Associate Convicted of Massive Meth Trafficking Operation
DALLAS - A major Dallas drug trafficker was convicted at trial of dealing methamphetamine out of his car dealership, announced DEA Special Agent in Charge Eduardo A. Chávez. After four days of trial, a federal jury convicted Marco Antonio Gonzalez, 42, of one count of conspiracy to possess with intent...
Heroin Trafficker Who Fled Controlled Delivery sentenced to 14 Years
DALLAS - A heroin trafficker who fled the scene of a controlled delivery has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison, announced DEA Special Agent in Charge Eduardo A. Chávez Frank Alex Juarez, 22, of Terrell, Texas, pleaded guilty in July to possession with intent to distribute heroin. He...
Chicago Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Cocaine Charge
MADISON, Wis. – John G. McGarry, Assistant Special Agent in Charge for U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration-Wisconsin, and Timothy M. O'Shea, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Marcus Catchings, 43, of Chicago, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to five years in...
Indiana Man Sentenced to 90 Months for Cocaine Distribution
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Alfred A. Cooke, Assistant Special Agent in Charge of U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration-Merrillville, Indiana, and U.S. Attorney Clifford D. Johnson of the Northern District of Indiana announced that Fredrick J. Morgan, Sr., 65 years old, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court...


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Traveling to a new place is always unsettling, but traveling to a place with different climate, vegetation, and animals can be even more so.
Arizona is a scenic place with activities for all, but there are things to be aware of. No, I will not lecture you about scorpions and rattlesnakes. I won't lecture about Gila monsters or black widows. Forget the "stickery" bushes and cactus. This entry is about your lungs!
The desert southwest is home to a fungal infection known as Valley Fever. Its medical name is coccidioidomycosis. This spore living dormant in the powdery dust becomes airborne during common wind storms in the southwest. Learn about it and its relative rarity, but heed the common sense steps to maximizing your chance of avoiding this pulmonary problem.


A lot of these maps are very PtV specific, so might not be super great outside usage of that. The battlefield maps are all caveless and the temple maps aren't really made for any more than 1 player. Still, though, feel free to use them.
Those temple maps are fantastic!
I love the sandy temple, however the froggy temple is also pretty cool. (I'm really digging the huge tree monster, at least, I think its a tree monster...).
These maps are pretty awesome, despite being pretty specialized.
Quote: I think the induction of "LOL" "OMG" and "<3" into the Oxford English Dictionary is a sign of the End Times. Only, instead of a rider on a pale horse, it'll be a gibberish-spewing spastic in a monster truck named "The Dildozer".
Bit of a thread necro, but I made a quick PTV map merge for a possible match, so I thought this would be the best place to share it.
The top of the tower in the fort has an unlit bonfire, for calling reinforcements.
i'm new to this, what is PTV?

Midgets...as far as the eye can see.

[shadow=red,left][glow=red,2,300]Procrastination[/glow][/shadow] - the answer to all your problems and a problem in need of an answer.
Thanks. I had an idea for a gamemode for modern/fictional. but i don't have the skill on Picture Wars to do so. i'm still new. i'm good at setting things up, i have experience with that. Sorry to go off topic.
If Miro's posting map merges, might as well post the one I did of the jungle map.


It's that time of the year to give thanks and be grateful for all our blessings. I am thankful for many things in life, of course my family, friends and for my health, but I am also very thankful to all of you – my readers and my customers.
As a small business owner it means a lot to me when you shop with me. I work very hard every day on all aspects of my business and when I get an order from you – it really makes my day! It tells me I am doing something right. So thank you for all your support for Jacket Society.
In order to celebrate this special holiday season with you and show my thanks, I am starting our annual Thanksgiving Holiday Sale today.
No code necessary, discount is calculated automatically in your cart. The sale will continue through the weekend and end Monday, Nov 26th at Midnight. All USA Shipping is FREE and international shipments are a flat rate of $25.00. I hope you take advantage of these great savings and grab one or two of your favorite pieces or even start your Holiday Gift Shopping.
For today's looks, I have restyled our best-selling Brittany Boucle jacket, this time in a bit more casual and laid-back look. I paired it with my skinny jeans and our Ivory V Neck Long Sleeve Top and added one of our new scarves which is very pretty. The abstract print of the scarf has beautiful colors like olive, navy and reds with a splash of metallic gold, and as you can see it looks great with the jacket.
This scarf also looks great with our Burgundy Cape Vest with Fringe, which is the second outerwear piece I styled with the same outfit. This cape vest is a pretty shade of burgundy and its exactly like our other best-selling cape vests except it has a self-fringe all around it which makes it even cuter.
As for jewelry, I added our Matt Gold Chain Necklace with Round Pendant and Beads which is an all-around great matte gold necklace.
All of the pieces that I am wearing here today are obviously part of our Thanksgiving Holiday Sale. The links for them are below, but make sure to stop by and check out all our items in our shop.
Finally, I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. I truly appreciate all your lovely comments and emails that you send me and I look forward to offering you more products and style inspirations in the future. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday with your loved ones wherever you may be.
What are your plans for Thanksgiving and how do you like my looks?
What stunning looks Nora! I am eyeing that scarf! I love the colors and it really pops with the beautiful burgundy poncho. Great structured jacket too!
Thank you so much and a Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
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In the English language, one new word is added in every two hours. This makes a figure of four thousand new words in vocabulary annually.
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DecayMag Podcast, S4 EP10: Micheal Gatt, Renaye Loryman, Tristan McKinnon - DecayMag.
a sabbatical from performing, Michael spent years traveling the world with nothing but his guitar and a backpack. He visited over 50 countries, learned Spanish and Portuguese, and was able to broaden his musical horizons jamming with locals all around the world.
Upon his return, Michael set his sights on composing. He established GattSound, a boutique music, and mix facility, and initially began composing for national commercials, video games, and movie trailers. Michael then had the chance to score a show for Shark Week and was instantly hooked on the storytelling nature of long-form composing. This led to a string of shows for Discovery Channel, including four of the highest rated shark week shows of all time.
Tristan studied acting at The Actors Pulse and at the Actors Centre Australia. After an extensive season with Shakespeare On The Green (2008-2013), he has focused his energy on feature film and short film projects. Recent credits include period thriller The Sirius (2016), Sci-fi thriller Quanta (2016), and horror web series The Witness Articles (2016). Upcoming titles include independent short Doggy, crime fantasy Amy Danzig, and a featuring role in the cult hit Wyrmwood TV.
The story follows a down-on-their-luck couple who discovers a serial killer's film reels.
Lucy travels to an isolated house in the forest to wait for her sister. They have worked out a risky scheme for their future and all she needs to do is sit it out. However, a sinister presence may have something different in mind.


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Kevin McCarthy has served as president of Renton Technical College since July 2015. He previously held positions as the vice president of instruction at the Lake Washington Institute of Technology (Kirkland, Washington); dean of the Health Sciences, Education & Wellness Institute at Bellevue College (Bellevue, Washington); and associate vice president of instruction at Blue Mountain Community College (Pendleton, Oregon). Kevin has a BA from the University of Virginia and an MA/Ph.D. in American history from the University of Mississippi. Kevin began his career in education as a teacher, administrator, and ranch manager at the Colorado Rocky Mountain School in Carbondale, Colorado. He also taught as a full-time instructor of history at the University of Mississippi and a visiting assistant professor of history at the University of Georgia.
As president, Kevin has served on the Washington Community and Technical Colleges presidents' committees for educational services, strategic visioning, and equity. He chaired the board of directors of both the Washington Executive Leadership Academy and the Community and Technical College Leadership Development Association. He has also helped lead State Board of Community and Technical Colleges workgroups on workforce enrollment, apprenticeship funding, and, currently, leadership development. Locally, Kevin serves on the board of the Renton Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the (Renton) Mayor's Inclusion Taskforce.
Kevin lives in Bellevue, Washington, with his wife, Marty, and dog, Buddy; their twin grandsons live with their parents in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kevin and Marty enjoy traveling, home renovation, and yard work.


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Ecuador Energy Report
Ecuador is one of Latin America's largest oil exporters, with net oil exports estimated at 285,000 barrels per day (bbl/d) in 2010. The oil sector accounts for about 50 percent of Ecuador's export earnings and about one-third of all tax revenues. Despite being an oil exporter, Ecuador must still import refined petroleum products due to the lack of sufficient domestic refining capacity to meet local demand. As a result, the country does not always enjoy the full benefits of high world oil prices: while these high prices bring Ecuador greater export revenues, they also increase the country's refined product import bill.
The economy of Ecuador is based mostly on exports of bananas, oil, shrimp, gold, other primary agricultural products and money transfers from nearly a million Ecuadorian emigrants employed abroad. ,Oil accounted for about half of public sector revenue and 40% of export earnings. Ecuador is the world's largest exporter of bananas ($936.5 million in 2002) and a major exporter of shrimp ($251 million in 2002). Exports of nontraditional products such as flowers ($291 million in 2002) and canned fish ($333 million in 2002) have grown in recent years. Industry is largely oriented to servicing the domestic market.
In 2007, Ecuador re-joined the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), after leaving the organization at the end of 1992. Ecuador is the smallest oil producer in OPEC, with an assigned production quota of 434,000 bbl/d. Despite an increasingly challenging investment environment, data available indicate that Ecuadorian production is increasing in 2011. A growing share of Ecuador's exports are going to China, which has secured fixed supply in exchange for loans from the China Development Bank.
Ecuador's energy mix is largely dependent upon oil, which represented three quarters of the country's total energy consumption in 2008. Hydroelectric power represented 22 percent of total energy consumption in 2008, and accounts for about two thirds of power generation.
While urban electrification rates are close to 100 percent, droughts in late 2009, affecting the Paute River hydroelectric plant, caused the government to implement rolling blackouts from November 2009 to January 2010. Capacity shortages have again raised the risk of blackouts for the upcoming dry season from November 2011 to March 2012. To address this issue in the longer term, Ecuador plans to build six new hydroelectric power plants in the coming decade. Financing for all of the new projects will come from China.
According to Oil and Gas Journal (OGJ), Ecuador held proven oil reserves of 6.51 billion barrels in January 2011 –the third largest reserves in South America after Venezuela and Brazil. Ecuador is the fifth-largest producer of oil in South America, producing 486,000 bbl/d of oil in 2010 (almost all of which was crude oil), down from a 2006 peak of 536,000 bbl/d. Data from the first half of 2011 show a rebound in production, which averaged 501,000 bbl/d through June.
In 2010, Ecuador consumed 201,000 bbl/d of oil, leaving 2010 net exports of 285,000 bbl/d. In 2010, Ecuador exported 212,000 bbl/d of oil to the United States, accounting for less than two percent of total U.S. oil imports. Other destinations for Ecuadorian crude in 2010 included Chile, Peru and China. Ecuador has begun to look towards the Asian market, namely China, as an alternative export market and source of investment.
Since 2009, Ecuador has agreed to three separate loan agreements with China which were explicitly backed by oil deliveries. Under these agreements, Ecuador is required to invest a share of the loaned amount in infrastructure projects involving Chinese companies and repay the loans in crude oil shipments. In addition to these formal arrangements, China has made numerous other large-scale loans to Ecuador that have coincided with oil supply agreements.
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Petroecuador, the state-run oil company, controls most of the crude oil production in the country. Major foreign-owned oil companies operating in Ecuador include Repsol-YPF, Eni, and Andes Petroleum, a consortium of Chinese companies.
In November 2010 the government of Ecuador completed renegotiating its contracts with oil companies under a new hydrocarbons law. The new law mandates "service agreements," in which oil companies will receive a fixed fee per barrel rather than shares of production, with the remainder of the revenue accruing to the government. This measure, designed to increase government revenue, led companies such as Petrobras and Noble Energy to exit the country. Negotiations over fair compensation for their assets continue.
These changes to Ecuador's legal framework continue a trend towards nationalist policies in the oil sector. In 2006, Petroecuador took over the production assets of Occidental Petroleum as a result of expired contracts and in 2009, following a tax dispute, the government also appropriated two blocks belonging to Perenco. Most recently, in February 2011, an Ecuadorian court ordered Chevron to pay $8.6 billion in damages to indigenous Ecuadorians harmed by Texaco's Ecuadorian operations between 1964 and 1990. Chevron is appealing.
Ecuador's most productive oil fields are located in the northeast corner of the country. Crude oil production increased sizably in 2003 with the opening of the Oelducto de Crudos Pesados (OCP) pipeline, which removed a chokepoint on crude oil transportation in the country (see below). However, production has leveled off in recent years, the result of natural decline, the lack of new project development, and operating difficulties at existing oil fields. Production levels have again surpassed 500,000 bbl/d in 2011 with the inauguration of the Panacocha field in the Ecuadorian Amazon – the first new production expansion since the current government took office in 2007.
Ecuador aspires to produce 600,000 bbl/d by 2013. To facilitate this expansion, Petroecuador is in the process of negotiating contracts with Schlumberger, Baker Hughes, Halliburton, and the Ecuadorian service company Sertecpet to carry out enhanced oil recovery projects in some of the country's large, mature fields that have been declining in recent years. Ecuador also plans to solicit bids to develop twelve blocks on the country's border with Peru in October of 2011.
In the longer term, production increases could come from the Ishpingo-Tambococha-Tiputini (ITT) Block located in the Yasuní National Park, which holds 850 million barrels of proven reserves. This development will be delayed in the near term due to a 2010 agreement between government of Ecuador and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in which the international community will pay Ecuador US $350 million per year for 10 years for not developing the ITT Block and preserve the park. Uncertainty surrounds the status of the agreement.
Ecuador has two major oil pipeline systems. The first is the Sistema Oleducto Trans-Ecuatoriano (SOTE), built in the early 1970s. The 310-mile, 400,000-bbl/d SOTE runs from Lago Agrio to the Balao oil terminal on the Pacific coast. The second oil pipeline is the Oleducto de Crudos Pesados (OCP). The 300-mile, 450,000-bbl/d OCP mostly parallels the route of the SOTE. The OCP began operations in September 2003, and its completion immediately doubled Ecuador's oil pipeline capacity and facilitated increases in production
Ecuador utilizes one international pipeline, the TransAndino. The 50,000-bbl/d pipeline connects Ecuador's oil fields with the Colombian port of Tumaco. The TransAndino pipeline has occasionally been the target of rebel forces in Colombia. Although the security environment has improved in recent years, the pipeline has been compromised as recently as February 2011.
Downstream Activities
According to OGJ, Ecuador has three oil refineries, with a combined capacity of 176,000 bbl/d. The largest refinery in Ecuador is Esmeraldas (110,000 bbl/d), located on the Pacific coast. Despite its status as a crude oil exporter, Ecuador is a net importer of refined oil products. In general, Ecuador exports heavy refined products, like fuel oil, and imports lighter products, such as gasoline, diesel, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), which dampens the country's benefits from high oil prices.
The Ecuadorian government is actively seeking ways to increase domestic production of lighter petroleum products. These plans include upgrading the Esmeralda refinery to operate at full capacity and better handle Ecuador's heavy domestic crude production. South Korea's SK Engineering is currently under contract to repair, overhaul and upgrade the Esmeraldas refinery, which had to be shut down last year following a major leak.
There have also been discussions between Ecuador and Venezuela about the construction of a new refinery in Ecuador. The two countries established a joint company to build the facility on the Pacific Coast in Manabi province with crude distillation capacity of the refinery at 300,000 bbl/d. Only a small portion of the project has been completed to date due to lack of external financing. According to recent industry reports China's Sinopec might fund a portion of the project.
According to OGJ, Ecuador had 282 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of natural gas reserves as of January 2011. In 2009, Ecuador produced total of 49 Bcf of natural gas, almost all of which was associated gas from oil production. Ecuador's natural gas utilization rates are due mainly to the lack of infrastructure to capture and market natural gas. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Ecuador flared the second largest amount of natural gas in South America behind Venezuela.
The only large-scale natural gas project in Ecuador is the Amistad field, located in the Gulf of Guayaquil, which produces an estimated 23.5 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d). Petroecuador took over this project after U.S.-based Noble Energy opted to exit the country rather than renegotiate its production contract. All of Amistad's natural gas production flows to the Machala facility, a 130-megawatt (MW), onshore, gas-fired power plant that supplies electricity to the Guayaquil region.
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Think the ammo market is about to get better? Think again.
I just had an email exchange with an executive in the ammunition industry. It started out as a conversation on the rumors of the Russians stopping ammunition exports that we discussed yesterday, and then turned to discuss the market for 2014 and 2015.
Here are excerpts from that conversation he is allowing me to publish.
My contacts have said there is a run on Russian caliber ammunition, 7.62×39 specifically. But, it seems to be in response to what is going on in Russia. Not because there has been a ban on export.
Just as with our current ammunition situation. Compounded by two contracted wars. An increase of gun ownership in the US by three fold since 06. Little to no increase production levels by manufacturers. We have seen a leveling of firearm purchasing. But ammunition demand is estimated to be about 17 billion rounds on the commercial side. That = 170 rounds a year per fire arms owner. I shot 200 yesterday. None of these numbers include, DoD, Federal, State, Local law enforcement. They are strictly commercial numbers.
Rifle powder is virtually impossible to find.
…The market has gotten soft on the 223 side. The supply created by Sandy Hook. Is estimated to dry up by mid year. And then expect to see prices creep back and availability to become sparse by late third quarter to early fourth quarter.
The same issues of availability is going to be compounded due to the powder supply. The Load Assemble and Package (LAP) manufacturers are not going to have powder.
Note that the current demand is 17 billion rounds of ammunition, just for the commercial market, excluding military and law enforcement markets.
Let me say that again: that excludes the military and law enforcement markets. The government isn't to blame.
That's about 5 billion rounds a year more than we were producing during the height of the Second World War.
There is currently a glut in the market on .223/5.56 NATO, but even that is expected to dry up by mid year.
There are simply too many new shooters for the market to keep up with demand. It's a wonderful problem to have, but it's still going to be a problem until the industry can catch up.


Finland: YLE's politicized headline on reelected Czech president: 'Russian-minded' Miloš Zeman reelected to 2nd term……. – The Tundra Tabloids…….
Finland: YLE's politicized headline on reelected Czech president: 'Russian-minded' Miloš Zeman reelected to 2nd term…….
That's the headline the state funded gatekeeper gave the story about this Czech president being reelected to office. They're painting him a Russian stooge, though he's 1st, 2nd and 3rd a Czech patriot. Being anti-EU does not automatically make him pro-Russian. This is the highly disingenuous false dichotomy they're using to paint anyone who's anti-EU, that they're really a Putin stooge.
NOTE: The facts are, most hate the EU for being the liberty crushing agency that it is. I care not for either the EU or its ideological cousin the Russian federation.
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Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh has directed the Principal Resident Commissioner, New Delhi to make necessary arrangements for receiving and providing transport facilities to the people of the State who were being brought back from Iraq.
He has directed that the officials of the State Government should be present at the International Airport, New Delhi to receive the Himachalis. He asked the Principal Resident Commissioner to arrange their transportation, stay and food in New Delhi before they depart for their respective destinations.
Virbhadra Singh also directed HRTC authorities to arrange their transportation from New Delhi free of cost.
The Chief Minister had been in regular touch with the Union External Affairs Ministry for the safety and early return of the Himachalis from Iraq.


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Amritsar - Golden temple I Amritsar - Jallianwala Bagh park I Amritsar - Lakshmi Narayana temple I Ram Tirtha sarovara
Capital: Chandigarh
Main Language: Punjabi
Literacy Rate: 57%
Best Time to Visit: October to mid-April
Before Partition in 1947, the Punjab used to cover part of Pakistan and present-day Punjab, with Lahore as the capital. Lahore is now the capital of the Punjab state in Pakistan. The main city in the Punjab is Amritsar, the holy city of the Sikhs. The main reason why most people come to Punjab is to see the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
I have yet to meet anyone who did not enjoy their trip there. Some major battles were fought in Punjab, which helped shape the destiny of India. For years, Muslim invaders entered India through Punjab.
The Mughals gained control of Northern India after the Battle of Panipat in 1526. In 1966 Punjab was divided into the mainly Sikh and Punjabi-speaking state of Punjab, and the predominantly Hindu and Hindi-speaking state of Haryana. Chandigarh is the capital of both states. It is a Union Territory. Punjab is the richest state in India. It accounts for a high percentage of the wheat and dairy production in India. Ludhiana and Jalandhar are major industrial cities. Punjabis as a class are hard-working people who take pride in their work. Sikhs as a class are friendly, helpful, and fair people. They believe in working hard for a living.
They are usually efficient, and will often try to charge higher prices for their services. In the past there has been tension in Punjab. Sikh militants have wanted to form an independent Sikh nation called Khalistan. In 1983, Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, the Sikh militant leader, shut himself up in the Golden Temple in Amritsar and the violence in Punjab increased. In 1984, Indira Gandhi dismissed the state government and the Central government ruled Punjab directly. By the summer of 1984, over 350 people had been killed. In June, under Indira Gandhi's order, the army stormed the Golden Temple in what was known as "Operation Blue Star."
Although a commando raid was intended, the attack turned into a full-scale battle. At the end of it, more than 750 people had been killed, including Bhindranwale and 200 soldiers. Four of the six generals who planned Operation Blue Star were Sikhs. Many Sikhs considered the attack on the Golden Temple to be a sacrilege. Thousands of Sikhs deserted the army. Although gradually the mood calmed, Indira Gandhi was assassinated on October 31 by two of her own Sikh bodyguards. Massive riots in Delhi and other places followed in which Hindus killed thousands of Sikhs. After this, the militant movement in Punjab became even more powerful.
Violence escalated in 1988 and militants reoccupied the Golden Temple, but this time the police dealt with the situation relatively peacefully. Many Sikhs boycotted the elections in 1992. Since then, it has been basically calm. Sikh militants are not aggressive toward tourists.
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5 Technologies to Take Your Event to the Next Level
Great artists steal. Learn how the largest event and festival organizations use cutting-edge technology so you can incorporate their strategies into your own.
By Ilya Pozin@ilyaNeverSleeps
Gone are the days of the traditional Woodstock-style music festival. In recent years, festivals and events have become cornerstones for all kinds of unique experiences, and the latest technology has made these events even more memorable for attendees.
One need look no further than southern Ohio to see this in action. In a matter of days, Cincinnati will play host to one of the country's largest light, art, and projection mapping festivals. BLINK will be open to the public for free, giving eventgoers 20 blocks of art displays, as well as food, drinks, and music from more than 30 performers.
To guide the masses through this event, an app was developed pro bono by Rockfish, a division of VML, for both iOS and Android users. The BLINK app provides an extra interactive experience for attendees by notifying them when they're near an installation, providing background information on the pieces of art and their creators, and displaying which installations are trending -- all in real time. As Rockfish Chief Creative Officer Jason Bender puts it, "We've been excited since BLINK's announcement and jumped at the chance to lend our mobile creative and technical expertise to this innovative and audacious idea."
Though not always done for free, the integration of tech in events is now the new frontier. Sixty percent of event planners report that an event app increases guest engagement, and 91 percent of planners have experienced positive ROI when providing an app for an event.
Here are five different ways to bring technology into your event, for the benefit of both your guests and your bottom line:
1. Use RFID wristbands for an interactive guest experience.
Radio-frequency identification, more commonly known as RFID, is now making its way out of the trial phase and into major events. The Bonnaroo and Isle of Wight music festivals saw thousands of attendees using RFID bracelets to make purchases, connect on social media, and purchase virtual tickets. Further, RFID bracelets served as a safety measure by only allowing those with the proper coded bracelets to enter the festivals' grounds and campsite areas.
To announce its take on the superhero classic "The Tick" and cultural sensation "Lore," Amazon Prime Video employed the help of NVE Experience Agency to create a dynamic and interactive experience at Comic-Con International: San Diego and, more recently, New York Comic Con. Both installations integrated RFID technology in a gamified approach, capturing critical consumer data -- such as behavior and change in sentiment -- while enhancing the overall consumer experience and garnering massive media attention.
Given their success, RFID bracelets are becoming more in demand -- 31 percent of attendees want RFID, and 17 percent are now accustomed to the trend. What's more, 20 percent more money, on average, is spent when people wear RFID bracelets, and at the Lollapalooza and CounterPoint 2014 events, RFID bracelets accounted for 33 percent of concession purchases overall.
2. Integrate beacon technology to track the crowd.
"Beacon" is the current buzzword flying around multiple industries, and for good reason -- 80 percent of users have opted in when given the opportunity. Why? Through creating an area barrier around an event known as a geofence, beacons send out messages to attendees about schedules, promotions, and what's happening within reach.
At the 2015 Reeperbahn Festival in Germany, beacons were used to track attendees' locations to display personalized content. Further, Greencopper, the beacon application used, synced with Spotify; over the course of the festival, it racked up more than 360,000 digital streams for the visiting performers.
3. Live-stream main events.
Each festival season, we see social media posts from various concertgoers, but interaction outside the event is minimal. By live-streaming an event, you make it accessible to that many more people -- in turn, creating more buzz.
Thirty percent of people who watch a live stream will attend that same event the following year. You might think this would stall ticket sales, but take Coachella as an example: 2011 was the first year Coachella live-streamed its concert on YouTube, which made the West Coast concert accessible to people across the globe. Its 2011 concert sold out in three days; by contrast, tickets sold out in three hours the following year.
4. Test drive augmented audio.
Debuting at Coachella 2016 was the Here Active Listening System, the brainchild of Goldenvoice and Doppler Labs. The relatively discreet wireless "Here Buds" allow the wearer to adjust the audio of the concert he's watching in real time -- including turning down the bass and turning up the treble.
A review by Jordan Crook on TechCrunch highlighted the earbuds' best feature: no lag. The audio adjustment is instant, adding to the overall experience of a concert or, as Crook pointed out, a New York City subway ride.
5. Utilize drone accessories.
Though a drone wristband isn't as vital as sunblock at an outdoor event, it's on its way to receiving a place on the festival necessity list. Technology company Nixie has created a pocket-sized drone to help record video, take photos, and even help people find their friends in a sea of festivalgoers.
Though it's not out just yet, Nixie's wearable drone will no doubt sweep the internet's review sites and Millennials' social platforms. The brand is also looking to displace the word "selfie" with the fresher "nixie." Can the social media world handle another buzzword? Only time will tell.
Technology has long been a way of life, and the sooner you embrace it, the further ahead of the curve you'll be. Just remember that any technology you incorporate into your event should work for you, not vice versa. Using the technology that both you and your audience already enjoy will create a truly authentic and innovative experience.


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Shams de la Crème Sundown Brunch
Delicious bar bites and a strong mixed drinks list, with plenty of room to boogie post-brunch
DETAILS: Dhs230 (mixed drinks). Thu-Sat 7pm-10pm. Caramel Restaurant & Lounge, The Collection, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Saaydiyat Island (02 678 3344).
We're all human: we understand that having the chance to go for three hours of eating and drinking at some of the best restaurants and bars in the world is a no brainer.
But there are rare occasions that the thought of getting up early on the weekend for a spot of midday brunching can feel like a bit of a chore.
Enter Caramel's Sundown Brunch. Kicking off at a positively lazy 7pm, the three-hour event is buzzing with night owls and late risers when we arrive. Okay, the word "brunch" is now in territory never witnessed by the Oxford English Dictionary, but at least we don't have to sacrifice our precious morning slumber.
The bar is busy, food is charging out of the kitchen and the crowd is a mix of young couples, birthday groups and just plain ol' weekend revellers. And it's brilliant.
The restaurant is low-lit and, thanks to some dark décor and furnishings, has a touch of class about it. Thankfully, the high standards continue onto the set menu. It's a rolling bar snack affair, but think more Kobe beef tacos rather than packets of KP nuts (other peanut brands are available). Almost immediately upon sitting down and giving our first mixed drinks orders to the waiter, the food arrives.
Plates of said tacos are served alongside Kobe beef sliders, too. They're both mouthfuls of joy after joy.
And then there's the divine truffled fish and chips alongside light and flavour-packed chicken lettuce wraps. Next up are ooey gooey mac 'n' cheese bites alongside garlic and parmesan fries. Uninspired chicken "lollipops" (chicken wings in fact) aside, everything is delicious. You can choose what you want and have as much as you want. And, with food this good, why not? Save room for a boogie, though.
In between plates, we work our way through the list of signature mixed drinks, willingly whipped up by the bar staff. If you are so inclined, the team will be sure to keep you well watered throughout.
There's just enough room in there somewhere for a trio of dainty desserts.
However, we're not falling into yet another post-brunch slump thanks to all the rare, undisturbed Friday sleep we enjoyed earlier in the day. So, it's time to hit the dance floor and join the growing crowd. DJ Keith Dobbs plays a mix of hip-hop classics and current chart toppers and keeps the hits spinning well into the night.
And, for the first time in many brunches, there's not a single dance floor yawn in sight. That can only be a good thing.
Savour the lie-in, enjoy a top evening.
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When I started my publishing journey there was a whole lot of stumbling around. Thankfully a quick google search, "writing classes in Chicago' led me to Story Studio Chicago, which then led me to discovering the Society for Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). Now I'll admit, when I joined SCBWI I didn't have a clue what to do despite the lovely email from the new member chair. I think I was experiencing system overload, plus I was new to the whole mother of two thing, so I definitely couldn't tell left from right for a bit.
But, through divine intervention I met Urania Smith, with whom I co-founded the non-profit KidLit Nation. Urania turned out to be the new member chair that I sadly didn't respond to earlier. Because of her, I gave SCBWI another chance and realized how much more I could benefit from being a part of this community. Today I'm a huge fan of the organization. The critique groups, conferences, professional critiques at conferences, area networks with so many topics to help writers as they grow, retreats, and not to mention the awesome relationships that come as a result. I learned to respect what SCBWI stands for, standards and quality. There's still a somewhat dismissive attitude toward indie publishing overall, but that's a conversation for another day.
So where's the best moment in all this lovely rambling? Well, fast forward to fall 2018. I attended SCBWI's IL regional conference and received a marketing consult from Barbara Fisch, a publicist at Blue Slip Media. This was hands down the best use of my time and money. I was given two and a half pages of actionable ideas on how I can continue to build influence and reach potential readers. It was also enlightening to see that a good number of their ideas were also on my "worth exploring" list. Barb and her colleague Sarah Shealy were genuinely excited about my book series and invited me reach out for any help.
Meeting Barb and Sarah was my best moment of this year's SCBWI-IL conference. I should also thank SCBWI for scaring the daylights out of me with the doom and gloom section in their handbook. It pushed me to create a book series worth noticing.
Last but not least, my current favorite podcast episode. Writing for Children w/Katie Davis, Episode 116: How to write dialogue.


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Out of Exile [2019]
Theatre Exile, Philadelphia PA
TS Hawkins, Artist-in-Residence, for Theatre Exile's new program initiative OUT OF EXILE! With workshops and outdoor performances, Out of Exile shares the voices and stories of South Philadelphia through the theatre experience. Workshops include theater games, automatic writing, script writing, revision, and performance!
To Protect, Serve, and Understand [2016]
BAM, Brooklyn NY
Irondale has invited the New York Police Department to join with them in developing a community program that will use theatrical improvisation to build community and empathy between officers and the communities they are charged to protect and serve.
Souls of Black Folk pt.2 [2016]
Painted Bride Art Center, Philadelphia PA
A multidisciplinary group of artists have been working together to create new work inspired by Michelle Alexander's award-winning book, The New Jim Crow. The book explores race-related issues specific to African-American males and mass incarceration in the United States. The resulting piece is a theatrical journey through the book using song, dance, poetry and more.
Souls of Black Folk [2015]
W.E.B DuBois introduced the ideas of the color lines, the "two-ness" inherent in being a black American and the many other experiences and radical ideas of the human condition. Cara Blouin, LaNeshe Miller-White and the Painted Bride gathered a group of artists to reflect on Dubois' work through discussion, creation and collaboration.
Puppets and Poets [2011/12]
Alphabet Arts: Puppets and Poets, BAX, Brooklyn NY
Hybrid performances blending poetry and puppetry, two of the world's oldest and most diversely practiced artforms. Featuring an eclectic array of poets, puppeteers, musicians, and other artists.


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Appel à contributions – Music & Politics –
By RMO in BLOGUE, RMO - publications 18 janvier 2023
Appel de contributions pour la revue Music & Politics, sous la dir. de Karen Fournier et Mackenzie Pierce.
« We invite submissions to *Music & Politics*, a peer-reviewed journal that was founded in 2007 and that focuses broadly on research in the subfield of music and politics. We welcome articles from both established scholars and doctoral students in the fields of musicology, ethnomusicology, music theory, popular music studies, cultural studies, sound studies, and other music-adjacent fields. Music & Politics publishes online twice a year, with new issues appearing in the spring and the fall. Because we are an online, open-access publication, our authors reach a global readership.
We seek innovative and original manuscripts that expand or challenge conventional understandings of how music and politics interact. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: the impact of politics on the lives of musicians and musical communities, music in political discourse, music/sound as a form of political action, music and political identities, the influences of ideology on musical historiography, and pedagogical issues pertaining to the study of music and politics in the classroom. Submissions of 12,000 words or less are accepted on a rolling basis.
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Appel de conférences – « AMS-Midwest Spring Chapter Meeting » – 10 février 2023
Appel de conférences – « Emerging Scholars Workshop » – 29 janvier-27 mars 2023


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The Brockville Community Choir
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President's Message – Jan. 2023
Dear Brockville Community Choir Members and Interested Singers
Welcome to a new year and a new choir session! We are excited to continue rehearsals with our Artistic Director Dianne Baird and Collaborative Artist Madelyn Mensen and looking forward to our next concert on the last Sunday of May. The purpose of this message is to provide you with information to guide your decision-making with regard to continuing with, returning to or joining the BCC.
First and foremost, the executive wishes to ensure that the choir feels safe and confident at rehearsals. We recognize that a number of protocols will need to be in effect.
Rehearsals will take place at St. Lawrence Anglican Church, 80 Pine Street, Brockville. This venue has recently had a major renovation to its HVAC system with improved air circulation, filtering and cleaning.
Registration for membership is Wednesday February 1st, 2022 at 6:30 pm in the church hall followed by the first rehearsal at 7:00 pm. Rehearsals will take place in the church proper each Wednesday from 7 pm to 9:30 pm. The concert date is the afternoon of Sunday, May 28th. The concert program will consist of British, Canadian & American Popular Music with guests Chris Coyea, Alex Fleuriau Chateau and the Great Music Guys with James MacKenzie. Of course, our rehearsals are subject to public health guidelines and our ability to achieve necessary restrictions/protocols.
At registration, new singers will be required to provide proof of COVID vaccination as a condition of membership. Choir members are expected to keep up-to-date with all vaccinations for which they qualify. Masking and appropriate distancing will be in force for all indoor choir activities. Interested singers who have yet to join the choir will be required to show proof of COVID vaccination before they participate in their first rehearsal. Prospective members may attend three rehearsals prior to joining the choir.
Before each rehearsal, members will do a COVID self-assessment and sign in. Singers ought not to attend rehearsals if they have COVID, influenza-like or cold-like symptoms.
Membership dues will remain: Individuals at $100 per session; Couples – $175; Students – free.
As we continue to rebuild the choir, I encourage you to share this communication widely and invite interested singers to join the Choir.
In closing, we hope that this information assists you as you consider continuing with, returning to or joining the Brockville Community Choir and we look forward to welcoming you on February 1st.
Barry O'Brien
BCC President
COVID-19 Protocols for Membership
All indoor choir activities require masking and appropriate distancing.
When registering for a session, have available your
COVID-19 Proof of Vaccination
Choir members are required to keep up-to-date
with all vaccinations for which they qualify.
The current minimum requirement is
2 vaccinations and 1 booster.
NOTE: We keep no record or copy of the
Proof of Vaccination.
CHOIR REHEARSALS, MEETINGS & PERFORMANCES
Signing in for a rehearsal, meeting or performance confirms your attendance and your response of NO to all of the following Screening Self-Assessment questions:
– In the last 14 days have you traveled outside the country?
– In the last 10 days have you been in close contact with anyone who is known to have COVID-19 or any symptoms of COVID-19?
– Have you experienced any of the following symptoms in the past 48 hours that are NEW or WORSE?
_____ Fever or Chills (Temp. 37.8 C and above)
_____ Cough (barking cough, croup cough)
_____ Shortness of Breath
_____ Loss of taste or Smell
_____ Muscle Ache / Joint Pain
_____ EXTREME tiredness
2022 Fall Concert
2022 President's Message
Dear BCC and Interested Singers
The Choir executive met recently to consider next steps for the choir. We are excited to be resuming rehearsals with our Artistic Director Dianne Baird and looking forward to presenting concerts. The purpose of this email is to provide you with information to guide your own decision-making with regard to returning to or joining the BCC.
Rehearsals and the Fall concert will take place at St. Lawrence Anglican Church, 80 Pine Street, Brockville. This venue has recently had a major renovation to its HVAC system with improved air circulation, filtering and cleaning.
Registration for membership is Wednesday September 14, 2022 at 6:30 pm in the church hall followed by the first rehearsal at 7:00 pm. Rehearsals will take place in the church proper each Wednesday from 7 pm to 9 pm. The concert date is the afternoon of Sunday, November 27th. The concert program will consist of Vivaldi's Gloria and seasonal selections mostly drawn from past performances. Of course, our rehearsals are subject to public health guidelines and our ability to achieve necessary restrictions/protocols.
At registration, choir members and interested singers will be required to provide proof of COVID vaccination as a condition of membership. Choir members are expected to keep up-to-date with all vaccinations for which they qualify. Masking (Click here for a link to recommended masks) and appropriate distancing will be in force for all indoor choir activities. Interested singers who have yet to join the choir will be required to show proof of COVID vaccination before they participate in their first rehearsal. Prospective members may attend three rehearsals prior to joining the choir.
Before each rehearsal, members will do a COVID self-assessment and sign in. Singers ought not to attend rehearsals if they have COVID or influenza symptoms.
Membership dues will remain at $100 per season for adults, $175 for couples and free for students.
Soon, you will receive a short survey so that you may indicate your intention to return or join the choir. This communication will also include a note from our Artistic Director Dianne Baird with a suggested program for our fall season. 2022/23 will be a year of rebuilding after a lengthy pandemic pause. I encourage you to share this communication widely and invite interested singers to join the Choir.
In closing, we hope that this information assists you as you consider returning to or joining the Brockville Community Choir and we look forward to welcoming you on September 14th.
The BCC executive met recently to consider next steps for the choir. The purpose of this email to is update you on our decisions and to provide you with enough information to guide your own decision making with regard to returning or joining the BCC.
In the next few weeks, you will receive a short survey so that you may indicate your intentions to return or join the choir. This communication will also include a note from Dianne Baird with a suggested program for our season. I encourage you to share this communication widely and invite interested singers to join the BCC. Our 2022 season will be a year of rebuilding after a very lengthy pause.
First and foremost the executive wants to ensure that the choir feels safe and confident at rehearsals. We are excited to resume rehearsals and we recognize that a number of protocols will need to be in effect in order for a safe and successful start.
The tentative start date for rehearsals to resume is January 19 at 7:00 pm. Of course, this date is subject to public health guidelines and our ability to achieve necessary restrictions/protocols.
There may be a need to have shorter rehearsals depending upon community spread. A warm up and a one hour rehearsal may be the starting point. This would eliminate the need for a break midway through the rehearsal. Our goal would be to extend rehearsals to the usual two hour sessions over time.
A self-assessment will be completed before each rehearsal. This may be done online or in person. Singers must not attend rehearsals if they have COVID symptoms.
The choir will maintain current contact information for all attendees. Attendance will be taken at each rehearsal.
We continue to seek a large, accessible and well ventilated rehearsal venue. The Church of the Latter Day Saints on Ormond Street is a potential venue and we await the decision of church officials in this regard. In the event that this space is not available to us, we will need to find a location that is suitable. If you have any ideas, please advise.
Choir members are required to be double vaccinated. Proof of vaccination will be required as a condition of membership. Interested singers who have yet to join the choir, will be required to show proof of vaccination before they become members. You may recall that prospective members may attend three rehearsals prior to joining the choir.
Singers masks will be required. Similar masks are used by students and staff in the Queens University vocal music programs. Dianne will arrange purchase on behalf of the choir. Members will purchase these masks from the choir executive at our first rehearsal. The cost is $25. The masks will also be available for purchase at subsequent rehearsals. The masks include a Pro-Tek triple layered non woven fabric between 2 cotton layers supported by comfortable wire that extends beyond the nose and mouth . The masks are washable.
Physical distancing of 6 feet or more will be required before, after and during rehearsals.
Membership fees will remain at $100 per season.
In closing, we hope that this information assists you in your decision to return/join the BCC. The survey should be sent to you in the next few weeks. Please take a few moments to complete it and send it to interested singers.
Charlotte Patterson
2021 Revival
The Brockville Community Choir is hoping and planning to resume rehearsals early in the new year.
First and foremost the executive wants to ensure that the choir feels safe and confident at rehearsals. We recognize that a number of protocols will need to be in effect in order for a safe and successful start.
Current members are asked to watch their email in the coming weeks for further information. Prospective new members can check back here for updates as they become available.
2020 Virtual Rehearsals Begin
The Brockville Community Choir welcomes all singers to its first monthly virtual rehearsal on Wednesday September 23 from 7:00-8:30 pm.
To receive a Zoom invitation and information about our repertoire, please contact us before 5:00pm Wednesday.
We can't wait to see you there!
2020 Winter Session and Spring Concert Cancelled
Dear Friends, Colleagues, and Patrons,
It's to our great sadness (if not our surprise) that we have cancelled the rest of our season. We are unable to rehearse and as a result of this, we have cancelled our May concert as well.
COVID-19 is a serious health risk to the members of our choir and our audience. We are very grateful to everyone who treats the matter with its due gravity and takes appropriate precautions.
We will update this website as soon as we have further news about the future, but if you would like to be kept up-to-date without having to check back, please sign up to our mailing list:
Jubilate Deo!
Featuring Jubilate Deo by Dan Forrest
November 24, 2019 — 3:00pm
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With Queensland having the perfect environment for termites to thrive in it is imperative that the company you choose to inspect and report on your property do it thoroughly.
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When you invest in a home you want to make sure you know what you are getting. Many companies use a builder holding a General Pest Licence to carry out both the Building Inspection and Pest Inspection, saving themselves time and money and causing you heartache in the long run. At 360 Building and Pest Inspections we pride ourselves on our honest, thorough work. We employ only qualified Pest Controllers that specialise in timber pests and ensure that the following inspections are carried out when at your home (if accessible).
We strongly recommend that you have both a Building and a Pest Inspection carried out if you are purchasing a home.


15 February each year is Galileo Day – a celebration of the anniversary of Galileo Galilei's birth. Since 2009 we have been campaigning to promote awareness of the holiday and publish a "Galileo Day Pack" for groups looking for a guide on celebrating the day.
Find out more at the Galileo Day website.


The Leader of the Opposition and of the so-called Nationalist Party (PN) must shoulder the political damage being done by the PN MEPs at the European Parliament, said Alfred Sant at a political meeting in Marsaxlokk. The PN opposition pulled its weight in the drawing up of the resolution on the rule of law in Malta. Surely with the intention of harming Malta, the PN MEPs have been systematically demanding that the resolution is taken up. For months they have been telling fake stories about Malta to the European Popular Party (EPP), the largest European parliamentary group. During the preparation of the resolution, the most elementary principles of fair play and objectivity have been ignored.
Alfred Sant maintained that the conclusions of the resolution are confused; they are built on false or erroneous premises. By this resolution, he held, much ignorance of Malta's historical reality was shown, if not also scorn.
The proponents of this resolution, Alfred Sant held, are tarnishing the European Parliament's credibility to the point of undermining any potential confirmation of the rule of law within the European Union or outside of it.
The European Parliament's vote on the resolution on Malta and Slovakia does no honour to the same parliament.
Alfred Sant qal li l-konklużjonijiet tar-Riżoluzzjoni dwar is-Saltna tad-dritt f'Malta kienu mħawda u mibnija fuq premessi foloz jew żbaljati, u intweriet injoranza tar-realta` storika ta' pajjiżna, jekk mhux disprezz lejha.
Alfred Sant qal li dawk li mexxew din ir-riżoluzzjoni tellfu lill-Parlament Ewropew kull kredibilita` meta jersaq biex jingħata xi rwol serju fil-konferma tal-istat tad-dritt fl-Unjoni Ewropea jew barra minnha.


So yeah, now they are installing cameras on buses??
Getting back on topic. Having cameras will help the city when it comes to liability claims and also for insurance reasons.
Will they be facing the road AND inside the bus (2 cams)?
I follow those city meetings usually pretty good and I don't ever remember them approving cameras on transit buses or let alone talk about it. I know Sudbury was going for it because of all the assaults that bus drivers were taking.
Do they need approval from council? If they have their own budget and it is coming from there, then I would think they don't need it.
I was probably in with their depts. budget.
They will need multiple cameras to monitor all sides of the bus, front and rear, inside, one on the roof to monitor falling debris and a few so riders can see where they are.
denben73 wrote: Do they need approval from council? If they have their own budget and it is coming from there, then I would think they don't need it.
Not sure but I'm thinking it's not just a few things at Walmart that they need for this venture. Your talking about thousands of dollars.
JohnW wrote: I was probably in with their depts. budget.
Where did this tidbit of news come from anyways?
Word on the street is that someone saw one installed on a bus.
why were you on a school bus?
Not yet ANOTHER bus thread!!!!
How many more bus threads must we endure?????
I am going to have to merge ALL newly created bus threads into one. The insanity must cease!


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Greatest Hits & Unheard Bits is the second greatest hits album by Space, released on 22 September 2003. It includes all the band's singles, as well as tracks from their previous albums and songs remaining from their "unfinished" third album Love You More than Football.

Track listing
"Female Of The Species"
"Avenging Angels"
"Me And You Versus the World"
"Neighbourhood"
"The Ballad of Tom Jones"
"We've Gotta Get Outta This Place"
"Dark Clouds"
"Bad Days" (Remix)
"Money"
"Lovechild Of the Queen"
"1 O'Clock"
"Begin Again"
"Be There"
"Mister Psycho"
"Voodoo Roller"
"Good Times"
"I Love You More Than Football"

2003 greatest hits albums
Space (English band) albums

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