In my previous post I discussed how ridiculously easy it would be to avoid the Art of Monstrous Men, and the post before that discusses how to Decolonize the Musical Mind. The past couple of days I've come across some interesting pieces about diversity in the arts (or lack thereof). The first was a piece about bringing the art of women, long buried in storage of the Uffizi Galleries in Florence, to light; the second was a piece about how the High Museum in Atlanta tripled its Nonwhite audience in two years by, well, increasing the diversity in its programming, staff, and marketing; and the third is a rebuttal of one of the myths justifying the Great White Canon of Classical Music.
In "high art" we tend to hide behind the rubric that the quality matters more than the gender or color. We do that, however, without questioning the underlying assumptions of that contention. Namely, that so-called "quality" is highly subjective, culturally specific, and that systems of institutional power will favor the work of some populations over other populations and reinforce the norms that allow that privilege to exist.
How exactly is this selection process supposed to have worked? One imagines a fictional court of justice in the heavenly spheres, presided over by—whom? (God? St. Cecilia? Herbert von Karajan?), that conducts annual reviews of ALL the compositions by ALL the people, and hands down impartial judgment on their "musical quality." The verdict: Sibelius, yes; his contemporaries Amy Beach and Will Marion Cook, no.
In the wake of recent conversations about the egregious underrepresentation of women and people of color in the classical repertory, we are confronted yet again … with the deep-seated belief in the "invisible hand" selecting for musical quality. The minuscule numbers of women composers programmed by major symphony orchestras last year (as reported by Ricky O'Bannon and Sarah E. Baer) are depressing, and at the same time—like the recent revelations about sexual misconduct by conductors and teachers—they are totally unsurprising to anyone familiar with the classical music world.
When there are literally tens of thousands (likely more) of compositions in existence with no one having had the chance to listen to them all–much less do any sort of comparative analysis of them–we're not in much of a position to even really address quality in anything other than culturally arbitrary terms.
But there is another, less well understood reason why a virtually all-white, all-male repertory has been tolerated for so long: the widespread preconception that music has no gender, or much of anything else.
"Saint Catherine in Prayer," by the 16th century painter and nun Plautilla Nelli now on exhibit at the Uffizi Galleries.
Neutrality is intimately tied to "greatness" because that keeps a work from being "culturally specific" and is one of the reasons that Eike Schmidt, after discovering that the Uffizi houses the "largest collection of works of arts by women before the 19th century," rather than creating specific exhibits to showcase the art of women, he includes them as a legitimate part of the existing exhibits because, well, the works of the "Great Masters" were culturally specific.
For those who might question whether women artists merit a special exhibition, Eike Schmidt at the Uffizi is quick to note that it's not just about exhibiting the works of women.
"It's more an occasion to bring them back into art history," Schmidt says.
He adds that the paintings by women now coming out of storage are not being displayed in a separate space. "We don't create a feminine ghetto or anything like that," he says.
In the piece, Jane Fortune (founder of Advancing Women Artists Foundation and author of "Invisible Women: Forgotten Artists of Florence") mentions some of the institutional barriers to women artists which had a healthy [invisible] hand in shaping their art as well as the reception of it throughout history.
"You have to consider a context in which women artists were not able to study," she says. "They couldn't frequent academies as fully fledged members. They couldn't study anatomy. And they couldn't issue invoices for their works." It was illegal for women to participate in professional organizations (guilds), Falcone says, so they could not exchange services for money.
"It would be impossible to completely change the balance between contemporary music and music from the canon without alienating significant portions of our audience and affecting the BSO's well-being," the BSO said.
Which brings us to the High Museum in Atlanta and how it tripled their Nonwhite audience in two years. I mean, if even the Whitewashed Hollywood can learn the lesson that Diversity Pays at the Box Office, I think our Arts Institutions can learn a thing or two. How did the High Museum do it? The piece gives us five points.
Of the 15 shows the High presented this year, Suffolk says, five highlighted the work of artists of color, including the Atlanta-based muralist Hale Woodruff and the Kenyan-British potter Magdalene Odundo. "You can always do another white guy show," Suffolk says, but that doesn't mean you should.
Last year, however, the museum opted to overhaul its tiered structure and charge everyone the same price: $14.50. As Andrew Russeth has pointed out in ARTnews, the move was largely symbolic: Because it raised the price for children, it didn't actually make the High much more affordable to families…[H]e believes the move has made potential visitors feel that the museum is making an effort to welcome them. "We're telling people, 'We're listening to you, we hear we've gotten out of kilter with the marketplace,'" he says.
the High has also seen a radical change in the demographics of its docents—the people who guide students and visitors through the museum and may be the first faces they see when they enter. In 2014, the incoming class of docents was 11 percent people of color. By 2017, it was 33 percent.
In this area, Suffolk admits, the High still has a lot of work to do. Its staff has only become slightly less white over the past two years, from 69.6 percent in 2015 to 65.5 percent in 2017.
While this is anecdotal (the piece does mention that other organizations have successfully changed the demographics of their audiences–though none are named), and I always advise keeping Survivorship Bias in mind with "Success Stories," I think most of the initiatives above are already naturally happening within the overall landscape of the arts and entertainment world and it's simply a reflection of the changing demographics of the US. Something I've discussed at this blog many more times I can mention while talking about non-Western music ensembles and musicians.
Above all content and members of the organization will go the longest towards changing audiences. Being able to see folks like you in performing groups/staff/volunteers or reflected in repertoire choices/artworks is going to matter more than anything else. Until that happens, I think we'll slowly see the shrinking market of White Male Legacy institutions as they become similar to other HIP organizations–specialists in a narrow range of art and music. Art and music that is often arbitrarily selected from a much larger population of works that have been systematically suppressed by various cultural institutions to favor of White Male Canonical Masterpieces.
As exciting as it might be to hear the BSO perform Beethoven's Fifth, it would mark the 55th performance since 2000 and the 21st just this decade. Would it not be more exciting to open up new, rarely-explored venues?
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I'm sympathetic to all you say, yet even with the "canon" as it is currently packaged and branded, there is stiff competition. Beethoven knocks out Beethoven. Yes, his 5th symphony is played too much by my standards, making it hard to hear my favorite, the 8th, performed.
I'm a marketing guy by day, working in advertising, and the above may sound cynical and even out of place, but I think, ultimately, it's true. Though again, I would love to hear Amy Beach performed more often. Throw in some Clara Schumann piano works–they're awesome too!


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Джон Франклин Хипс IV (; 2 августа 1976, Нашуа, Нью-Гэмпшир), более известный как Джей Хипс () — американский футболист, правый защитник. Тренер.

Биография

Молодёжная карьера
Джей играл на уровне колледжей за Университет Дьюка с 1995 по 1998 годы на позиции форварда. Каждые четыре сезона он выбирался в первую символическую сборную Конференции атлантического побережья, трижды был финалистом Германн Авард. В 1998 году выиграл Миссури Атлетик Клуб Авард (лучший игрок среди колледжей года). Также играл в 1996—1999 годах за баскетбольную команду Университета Дьюка под руководством Майка Кшижевски.

Профессиональная карьера
По завершении обучения в Дюке, Хипс был выбран под общим вторым номером на Драфте колледжей MLS 1999 года клубом «Майами Фьюжн». В том сезоне он был признан новичком года, сыграв за клуб из Флориды 2511 минут в полузащите и обороне. В следующем сезоне, сделав 6 результативных передач и забив 5 голов, он пока единственный раз в жизни был приглашён в сборную всех звёзд MLS, за которую провёл один матч. В сезоне 2001 года был обменян в «Нью-Инглэнд Революшн» на Брайана Дансета. В финале Кубка MLS 2006 года против хьюстонского «Динамо» не забил решающий послематчевый пенальти, удар с которого парировал Пэт Онстед. Обладатель рекордов своего клуба «Нью-Инглэнд Революшн» по количеству матчей и минут, проведённых в регулярном чемпионате.

На февраль 2009 года Хипс провёл больше всех игр в MLS среди американцев, не игравших за сборную, однако 25 июня он был включён в состав звёздно-полосатых на Золотой кубок КОНКАКАФ, а 11 июля дебютировал в рамках группового турнира на поле в матче с Гаити. На том турнире Хипс провёл 4 игры. В финале американцы были разгромлены мексиканцами со счётом 5:0. Начало разгрому положил Джей, сбив в своей штрафной Джованни дос Сантоса, после чего Херардо Торрадо с пенальти открыл счёт, а на 88-й минуте при счёте 4:0 Хипс был удалён за две жёлтых карточки.

3 декабря 2009 года объявил о завершении карьеры игрока.

Достижения

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Как игрока сборной США:
 Золотой кубок КОНКАКАФ:
 Серебряный призёр: 2009
Как игрока «Нью-Инглэнд Революшн»:
 Североамериканская суперлига:
 Победитель: 2008
 Кубок MLS:
 Финалист: 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007
 Открытый кубок США:
 Победитель: 2007
 Финалист: 2001

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Выпускники Средней школы Лонгмидоу
Футболисты США
Игроки сборной США по футболу
Игроки ФК «Майами Фьюжн»
Игроки ФК «Нью-Инглэнд Революшн»
Футбольные тренеры США
Тренеры ФК «Нью-Инглэнд Революшн»

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Jakobi Meyers sets dubious NFL record in Patriots' win over Panthers
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Jakobi Meyers set an NFL record that will live in infamy during his Week 9 game against the Panthers. He now has the most receiving yards in NFL history for a player that has failed to record a receiving touchdown.
Meyers made just one catch in the Patriots' 24-6 win over the Panthers and racked up eight yards on the play. It was still good enough to set the all-time record of 1,522 receiving yards without a receiving touchdown.
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Gerald Riggs — a running back who played in 129 NFL games over 10 NFL seasons for the Falcons and Washington — previously held the record with 1,516 career receiving yards. But now, Meyers has topped him, and the third-year receiver is still looking for the first receiving touchdown of his career.
Meyers hasn't been held completely scoreless during his NFL career. He has two passing touchdowns, as the former quarterback has been used on a multitude of trick plays by the Patriots' offense.
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Still, receiving TDs have eluded Meyers during his career. He has come close to finding paydirt a few times in 2021. He was tackled at the 1-yard line against the Texans and had a 25-yard touchdown catch called back due to a James Ferentz holding penalty. Meyers also caught a two-point conversion in the Patriots' Week 8 win over the Chargers.
Jakobi Meyers catches his first-ever pass in the end zone!
*Two-point conversion pic.twitter.com/AtSfc8nI4d
— Ben Brown (@BenBrownPL) October 31, 2021
Meyers' inability to reach the end-zone hasn't been due to a lack of opportunity. He has seven red-zone targets, which is good for the third-most on the Patriots behind only Jonnu Smith (9) and Hunter Henry (8). He also has seen a team-high 46 catches on 72 targets. Kendrick Bourne ranks second in both categories with 29 and 38 respectively.
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Eventually, the Patriots will find a way to get Meyers a score. He can be a red-zone weapon, as he showcased on the successful two-point conversion. New England just has to find a way to get the ball into his hands.
For now, Meyers will continue one of the longest scoring droughts in NFL history. He has played in 38 games with 18 starts and has generated 131 catches for 1,522 yards without a receiving TD during his career.
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As we all know, today's b-to-b buyers buy on their terms, and they are not soft targets who unwittingly join a thought leadership event only to be baited and switched into a focus on the sponsor's offering. Trust me, all webcast registrants are keenly aware they are entering your sales funnel. If they want a hard sell or demo, however, they don't want to experience it in a one-way broadcast environment. Save that for a one-on-one conversation further into their journey, when they have your team's complete attention.
For webcasts, focus instead on why your buyers should passively consume content for 45 minutes, even if it's during their lunch break. How will the topic add to their professional abilities? The webcast should deliver something the audience will benefit from learning, even if the subject is unrelated to your offering. In fact, you'll come across as more consultative and less pushy if you improve their general knowledge via an analyst presentation, without making a blatant product pitch.
Too many marketers think of an analyst webcast as self-sustaining event, overestimating (to my own personal shame) the cache of the analyst guest speaker in the service of attracting registrants, and underestimating the potential of Murphy's Law to wreck the event. Rather, start with the rigorous mindset you take with a user conference, considering all potential negative scenarios (e.g. not enough registrants, technology failures) and planning for contingencies. This means launching a legitimate marketing campaign featuring multiple media, multiple touchpoints, event reminders, email signatures and social media – the works. It also means not neglecting the tech platform.
Event flow. Carefully plan what the audience will see and hear for all 50 minutes (that's right, not 60 minutes) of your webcast. Is everyone – even the housekeeping host – a strong speaker? Does the slide deck properly introduce the topic, speakers, agenda and action items? Is every transition effectively planned?
Variety. We're often asked, "What is the ideal speaker arrangement?" Here you go: Two minutes of intro, 35 minutes of the analyst, five minutes of a customer case study, six minutes of Q&A, two minutes of closing statements.
Witty repartee. It's fine to script out some interchange among speakers – the analyst, the sponsor, the sponsor's customer case study – but be warned, your audience will quickly identify a setup. These exchanges are the most important part of your practice sessions.
Polling. Webcasts are, by nature, not interactive. Launch an audience poll early in the webcast to engage the audience. Try to not to make it boring – have some fun, perhaps with something lighthearted that's currently in the news (on a 1-5 scale, how tired are you of "The Bachelor?") – and for goodness' sake, don't poll any audience made up of fewer than 35 attendees. No one benefits from a bunch of 33 percent and 50 percent respondent results.
Seed questions. Don't assume your audience will be responsive. Plan a few provocative seed questions that keep the energy of the presentation alive – and don't just sell your product.
Social. Generally, we don't see social media nearly as active for a webcast as for a user conference, but it costs nothing to develop an event-specific hashtag and build it into your webcast marketing campaign.
Followup. Be sure to mention during the webcast – and deliver afterward – a takeaway deliverable featuring a downsized PDF version of the presentation, a link to the recording, and, of course, an invitation to the next step in the SiriusDecisions Demand Waterfall®.
Practice, practice, practice. It's not necessary to physically deliver the entire webcast content in a rehearsal setting, but the transitions, timing and technology are crucial preparatory elements worthy of a dedicated meeting. Typically, I'll participate in one or two webcast planning meetings, followed by a discussion dedicated solely to content, and then a short final practice session focused on the customer experience.
Featuring an industry analyst on your webcast is a great way to bring thought leadership to your buyers. But remember that such an event is not a standalone marketing tactic. Webcasts are one touchpoint in the buyer's journey, and the campaigns supporting them need to fit into the larger, long-term messaging you deploy to optimize your pipeline-building efforts. When the topic adds value for the buyer, and fits into the greater strategic narrative you deploy to support your offering, that's when your analyst webcast is most likely to succeed.


Washington: US airlines will add more gender options for passengers who don't identify as "male" or "female", the media reported on Tuesday.
The Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade group, and members of the International Air Transport Association recently approved a new international standard for non-binary passengers effective from June 1, CNN reported.
The new gender options to be added include "unspecified" and "undisclosed".
"US airlines value a culture of diversity and inclusion, both in the workplace and for our passengers, and we work hard each day to accommodate the needs of all travellers, while delivering a safe, secure and enjoyable flight experience," A4A said in a statement on Monday.
Implementation of the new gender options is up to each individual carrier, according to A4A.
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest and United are all members of the industry body.
American Airlines confirmed to CNN that they were working to implement the change to accommodate passengers.
The National Centre for Transgender Equality (NCTE) hailed the decision, saying that it "applauds the A4A for adding gender options that are reflective of the diversity of their passengers".
"Non-binary people face unnecessary, invasive, and discriminatory scrutiny by airlines, airports, and security services alike... (It) is an important step toward ensuring safe and smooth travel for all passengers regardless of their gender," NCTE spokesperson Arli Christian said.
The development came as many US states were adding more gender options on identification cards and birth certificates.
Last month, a new law in New York city made it easier for transgender and non-binary residents to match their birth certificate to their gender identity without needing a signed affidavit from a healthcare provider.
In 2017, Washington, D.C. issued the nation's first gender-neutral driver's licenses.


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a lot of things off your fall bucket list at once, this is the place to go. They have a 65-acre pumpkin patch, hayrides, a barnyard playground, a jumping pillow, and much more. It's fun for the whole family, whether you're wandering around the petting zoo or trying to see how far the pumpkin cannon shoots out the pumpkin. Plus, I got to pick my very own pumpkins for my porch! Editors note: After the fire in August 2017, Tate Farms has assured everyone they will be opening on September 25th with renovations.


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Why footballers are ditching cigarettes in favour of smoke free alternative
The health risks associated with smoking have been well documented for many years so it's no wonder a growing number of top footballers are using Swedish snus as a healthier alternative.
Smoking is known to have an adverse effect on performance levels as athletes need oxygen-rich blood pumping to the heart, lungs and muscles but smoking thickens the blood which leads to lactic acid build-up and early fatigue. Despite the clear health and performance concerns, many footballers still smoke due to the hugely addictive properties of tobacco.
However, in recent years we've seen a growing number of top football players ditching cigarettes in favour of nicotine pouches, more commonly known as snus, as they are seen as a healthier alternative to smoking.
Snus is a form of smokeless tobacco that comes in small pouches which are placed under the upper lip – you can find out more information on how to use them here. The substance is then absorbed through the gums directly into the bloodstream with each pouch containing the same amount of tobacco as approximately three cigarettes.
As well as getting their hit of nicotine, footballers are also using snus as a way to enhance performance levels on the pitch as the pouches are believed to give the players an energy boost and improve their mental sharpness.
Danny Higginbotham – who spent most of his career playing for Stoke City – has always been very open about using snus and the defender has gone on record as saying he felt more relaxed on the pitch after taking a pouch.
Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy is another top flight player who has regularly used snus throughout his career. The hitman was pictured carrying a box of Thunder Snus while away with the England squad during Euro 2016 which led to a number of front page stories in the UK media.
Vardy confirmed he has used snus for years after consulting with club doctors as he feels it improves his performances in training and on the pitch while former Arsenal defender Ashley Cole was also pictured taking snus in 2018 while playing for LA Galaxy.
The nicotine pouches are popular in Scandinavia, particularly in Sweden, with superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof reportedly fans of the product but a growing number of English players are also turning to snus.
Charlie Adam – who played for Stoke and Liverpool during his career – told newspapers that the use of snus is 'rife' in the Premier League and the lower leagues in England, with some players going through two or three pouches per game. Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Newcastle United defender Jamaal Laschelles both follow snus sellers on social media.
An investigation by the Daily Mail in 2018 found that empty snus pouches are found in the dugouts of many grounds after games following a surge in popularity among players in recent years. Snus is illegal to sell in the UK – and many other European countries – but it's not illegal to own and players can buy a tin on the internet for around £8.
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Do you have problems pronouncing the people, places and things of Final Fantasy VII? Just follow this simple rule and you can't go wrong: the way I say it is always correct.
This is a problem I've never encountered, at least not in a Final Fantasy game. The language Square Enix's story-crafters use is my native tongue, and now that the most recent entries are fully-voiced the issue is pretty much moot.
Before you crown me your infallible pronunciation god, I spent 20 years saying "Mag-net-o" instead of "Mag-neato". Even I have my weaknesses.


Keith Haring died 22 years ago today and I've been reflecting on what he was able to accomplish in his 13 year career as an artist. His work has always had a profound influence on my perception of art. His SF MOMA retrospective in 1998 was the first show that I attended on my own and I was captivated by the vibrance and energy of his art. Haring is one of those artists who was able to reach the masses with his work which had a decidedly playful and innocent feel, yet at the same time he was able to deftly speak to social issues in a very perceptive and emotional way. According to Haring, "An artist is a spokesman for a society at any given point in history. His language is determined by his perception of the world we all live in. He is a medium between "what is" and "what could be".
It was during a trip to London where I learned more about how music played such a vital role in Keith Haring's life, especially when it came to the Paradise Garage (I found a rare copy of Larry Levan's last performance at Paradise Garage in 1987-album art was by Keith Haring). The Garage was a NYC nightclub that served as a refuge for young gay men in the 80's; for years DJ Larry Levan held court on the turntables at Paradise Garage whose innovative sound system was equally legendary and served as a blueprint for today's dance clubs. Haring, through his close relationship with mentor Andy Warhol met a muse and a canvas in Grace Jones, whose body he would regularly paint at the Paradise Garage, and the collaborations and inspiration continued. I have never forgotten the beautifully epic dress /canvas that Haring designed for one of my favorite Grace Jones videos in 1986. In reading his diaries it was touching to see how much of a profound impact that Paradise Garage had on him, especially when it closed in 1987.
Haring's work inspired a new generation of street artists who sought to use innovative mediums to express themselves in public art. I can't help but pause when I think about this iconic mural done in 1986. Such a sad reminder of Whitney Houston's battle with addiction.


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Open & Shut: Emma's Tea Spot; Baltimore Food Hub; Eddie's of Mt. Vernon
By Lauren Cohen | November 16, 2017, 04:11 pm
Eddie's of Mt. Vernon
Emma's Tea Spot: The former Green Onion Market space located along Harford Road in Hamilton is now home to this British tea parlor from husband-and-wife owners Benjamin and Emma Canoles. Expected to debut on November 25, the eatery will focus on soups, salads, and sandwiches dreamed up by Emma—a British-born chef who helmed a farm-to-table pub in London before moving stateside. The redesigned space now boasts kitschy touches like reclaimed furniture, a rustic Union Jack flag, and, of course, vintage china to be used for sipping its array of authentic teas. 5500 Harford Road, 410-444-1718
R&R Taqueria: This Elkridge-based Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives favorite is making moves to the city in early 2018. The traditional taqueria, which also operates a location in Perry Hall, is expected to open its third restaurant at the 30 Light Street property downtown next year. The spot will neighbor Mediterranean outpost Cilantro—which also migrated from Baltimore County earlier this year—and serve its signature tacos, quesadillas, burritos, and other Mexican fare. 30 Light St.
16 on the Park: Last month's grand opening of the Residence Inn at the Johns Hopkins Medical Campus also debuted this new rooftop destination. The modern hotel bar features sweeping skyline views, as well as local beer, worldly wines, and craft cocktails like the "Spirit of Bmore," combining reposado, fruit juice, and ancho reyes. The food menu features burgers, tacos, crab cakes, wings, charcuterie, and a full raw bar. 800 N. Wolfe St., 443-524-8400
Baltimore Food Hub: Last year, we let you know that a cluster of dilapidated masonry buildings in East Baltimore was set to undergo a multi million-dollar renovation. Now, the long-awaited Baltimore Food Hub—a socially conscious culinary center to foster budding food businesses—has officially debuted its first building. City Seeds, the culinary arm of local nonprofit Humanim, has launched a 7,500-square-foot commercial kitchen and teaching center on the 3.5 acre-site. The space will not only further the program's job training initiatives, but it will also provide local food entrepreneurs with the office and kitchen space needed to get their startups off of the ground. Other tenants are expected to settle in the property's remaining five buildings within the coming months. 1801 E. Oliver St.
Eddie's of Mt. Vernon: It might be the end of an era for this decades-old bodega in Mt. Vernon. Earlier this week, the Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation (CHAP) approved local developer Dennis Richter's plans to raze Eddie's and its neighboring buildings to make way for a mixed-use development combining retail space with 100 apartments. Local residents have taken to Facebook to voice their concern about losing the neighborhood's only grocer.
Though the plans were officially approved in a 9-2 vote, CHAP executive director Eric Holcomb says there is still a ways to go before demolition can begin. "The ball is in the developer's court," Holcomb says, mentioning that Richter now needs to present concept drawings for approval. "It's going to be a long project, and the CHAP commission will most likely need to hold two more hearings." Although it's unclear whether Richter's plans call for a revamped Eddie's or a new grocery entirely, Holcomb says that Richter has worked alongside Eddie's owner Dennis Zorn while developing the proposal. Zorn testified in favor of the demolition at Tuesday's hearing, reportedly stating that the current Eddie's building is "tired and old." Stay tuned for updates. 7 W. Eager St., 410-727-0154
EPICUREAN EVENTS
TO 11/19: Haenyo Pop-Up at R. House
Local industry vets Collin Morstein and Irvin Seo have returned to R. House to host a weeklong pop-up of their Korean-fusion concept Haenyo. This time around, the partners are modeling the stall design after the pajeon (green onion pancake) houses of Seoul that specialize in plate-sized pancakes and affordable soju (a Korean cousin to vodka). Dishes to look out for include an array of crispy pancakes alongside sides like radish kimchi, marinated tofu, sesame beets, sweet carrot salad, and Korean collards. Mark your calendar for another Haenyo pop-up at Cafe Andamiro in Mt. Vernon November 20-27. 301 W. 29th St.
11/17: Beaujolais Nouveau Day at Woodberry Kitchen
Woodberry Kitchen and Old Westminster Winery are teaming up to put their own spin on the French tradition of Beaujolais Nouveau Day—the third Thursday in November which debuts a special red wine made with Gamay grapes in the Beaujolais region of France. This Friday, gather around the fireplace at Woodberry Kitchen to sip Old Westminster's brand new cabernet franc made in a style that mirrors a traditional Beaujolais. Plus, there will be food pairings like baguette sandwiches and mugs of leek and potato soup to help everyone keep warm. 2010 Clipper Park Drive, 410-464-8000, 5:15 p.m.
11/17: Diamondback Brewing Releases Order & Chaos Coffee Stout
South Baltimore spots Diamondback Brewing and Order & Chaos Coffee have partnered again this year to release a seasonal coffee stout. The beer, which boasts a "robust cold-brew flavor," will relaunch at the Diamondback taproom this Friday. Pair the stout with Order and Chaos' signature handheld Belgian waffles and eats from Dinosaur BBQ at the official release party from 4-7 p.m. 1215 E. Fort Ave., 4-7 p.m. 443-388-9626
11/28: National French Toast Day at Blue Moon Cafe
In honor of National French Toast Day on November 28, chef Sarah Simington is rolling out 16 new French toast recipes at both locations of her renowned breakfast spot Blue Moon Cafe. Joining the signature Cap'n Crunch French Toast on the menu will be sweet and savory flavors including strawberry shortcake, churro, dark caramel chocolate, smoked salmon, Monte Cristo, and Frito Pie. Multiple locations including 1621 Aliceanna St., 410-522-3940
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Lauren Cohen is the digital senior editor at Baltimore, where she covers food, events, lifestyle, and community news.
Three Boozy Sips to Pair With Spicy Food
In honor of National Hot and Spicy Food Day on the January 16, we round up complements for your next heat-seeking culinary adventure.
Review: Guilford Hall Brewery in Station North
The sprawling space in the old Crown Cork & Seal building is a great addition to the local beer scene.
Whole Foods in Towson is Finally Opening This Week
Here are a few homegrown products to look out for at the long-awaited location.
Open & Shut: BK Lobster; Darker Than Blue; The Coop
Review: JBGB's in Remington is Upper Crust
Walk into the sister spot to the original John Brown General and Butchery in Cockeysville, and you might experience déjà vu.
H&S Bakery Truck Gave Free Bread to I-95 Drivers Stuck in Virginia Gridlock
Stranded Ellicott City native worked with the Baltimore bakery to provide sustenance to motorists, some of whom were stalled for more than 24 hours.


Summer/Fall 2019 - The Dream Machine Prototype in Airtable (sample content with experiments such as Stack Cast, NOC, Unicorn Level, Peak Perception, Wednesdays), Due Diligence, Mapping Communities, Bringing people together, talking about the project and getting and displaying feedback.
Winter 2018 - Triple Smart Labs Argentina (Experiment), Los Ciegos, Infinity.
Fall 2018 - Emergence, Quora NOC ?
Ever set aside some time to go #Unplugged? You might do it for a hour a week, a day a week, over vacation? What affect did it have on your life? This was the very first experiment in the R&D lab, and it had some unintended consequences!
"Stack Casting" is an experiment in the future of co-casting.
A stackable podcast created by individuals, grouped into stacks by computers.
The first twelve episodes are organized under the umbrella genre: Pronoia: What if the future wasn't so bad after all?.
In this transmedia "content scaffolding" we interview passionate people who are using emerging technology to redefine what is possible.
"Stack Casting" is for creators who have always wanted to have a podcast or record interviews in virtual worlds but didn't want to commit to a weekly schedule, focus on a single topic, or go through the hurdles of publishing and promoting.
Pronoia: Engaging the people and ideas changing the world in bite sized pieces, together.
These types of plumbing tools can help people become life long learners in a future of exponential change. It can also help people live their most passionate lives by empowering individuals to co-create content that they are inspired by. The project is deeply rewarding because creators are doing something they love while being connected to something bigger.
This is a content scaffolding model for transmedia* content creation and aggregation. The project also looks at what the future of personalized playlists might look like, based on machine learning and new ways to simplify and contextualize data.
This experiment brings seamstresses to a local thrift store in August to help students customize a garment. Customizing clothes brings us closer to who we are as individuals, builds our self confidence and reduces the amount of clothes we toss.
Fast Fashion Fatigue: One out of every six people on the planet work in the fashion industry, which is the 2nd biggest polluter in the world, second only to oil. It takes 700 gallons of water to make a single t-shirt. 1/3 of our clothes sit in our closets unworn and 2/3 of the clothes at thrift stores go unsold and are taken to incineration sites.
Cordoba, Argentina is home to one of the oldest universities in the americas, and today includes seven universities and a young population that is the heart of the creative design braintrust of the country.
The Dream Machine is going to be installing 10 pieces of high tech equipment in universities and organizations so armchair scientists can access state of the art tools to do research.
Can peak perception be achieved by brain wave and heart coherence? Using a Muse brain sensing headband and the Flame in Mind app, we are looking to find out.


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The following listings are for occasional enameling classes and workshops and those at colleges and schools in the United States, which offer regular enameling classes, for credit or non-credit. Thanks to James Malenda for supplying the bones of these listings and Vicki Mathieu for setting up the enameling classes and workshop forms.
Enamel Guilds may also sponsor workshops. Not listed are the several high schools and camps which offer enameling instruction. There are virtually no degree programs in the U.S. which currently offer majors in enameling, but there are a few which offer minors. The Enamelist Society, at this time, does not certify enameling instructors.
The Society sponsors workshops at its conferences. We also have a Lending Library of books and other material.
Send information for Credit or Non-Credit listings to the office. If you teach, sponsor, or know about a class or workshop, please let us know.


Tonight, I was searching through some old Christian music I used to listen to, some of the core music I rested my faith on my senior year of high school when things weren't the best. In February 2009, I took a straight month dedicated strictly to Christian music, and now it's become basically my life, with occasional secular songs mixed in. I created a playlist called "February," consisting solely my favorite Christian songs, it's still called that and songs have been moved in and out. One of the popular bands for me was Tenth Avenue North, a Christian band from West Palm Beach, Florida. Their album Over and Underneath flooded my primary "February" playlist. Listening to them now brings back memories of senior year. One of my favorite songs off of this album is "Times," where the album get's its title.
"Times" is a song that begins with a man's prayer to God. In the first two verses, the guy is praying to God, and God responds in the last. The guy is experiencing problems trusting the Lord and allowing Him to work in his life. He doesn't see God and feels he's fallen too far away for God's forgiveness, but God responds telling him the depths of His love. It's over, underneath, inside, and in between.
Give it a listen… It's slow but I like it.


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Home Lifestyle Art as a Part of Life: What is The Purpose of Art...
Art is a broad terminology that covers the various ways in which people express themselves creatively.
It can include various activities, such as painting, sculpture, music, literature, dance, and film.
In addition, art is often seen as a way to communicate ideas, emotions, and experiences through various mediums, such as colour, form, and sound.
It is a form of expression that can be deeply personal and meaningful, and it can also be a way for people to connect with others and share their experiences with the world.
The Purpose of Art in our Life
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Art as Part of Our Regular Lives
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The Purpose of Art in our Lives
Art has the power to inspire and move people, and it can play an essential role in shaping culture and society.
This post will examine how art is integral to our daily lives. The need for art in the human soul cannot be overestimated and is an innate human desire.
We will examine what purpose art serves in our lives and how it affects our daily lives. We all love aesthetically pleasing sights and sounds, but do you know how important it is?
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There are many different forms of art, each involving creating something intended to be beautiful, expressive, or meaningful. Some of the most common forms of art include:
Painting is applying pigments to a surface, such as canvas or paper, using a brush or other tool. Many different painting styles exist, including abstract, realism, impressionism, and expressionism.
Sculpture is the art of making three-dimensional objects, typically using materials such as clay, metal, or stone. Sculpture can be figurative, abstract, or a combination of both.
Music involves creating and performing sounds and melodies using instruments or the human voice. There are many different styles of music, including classical, jazz, rock, pop, and hip-hop.
Listening to or creating music alone will make you live in harmony and peace. You can learn how to play piano or any other instrument and create your own music.
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Literature is the art of written communication, and it can include genres such as poetry, novels, short stories, and plays. Literature can be fictional or non-fictional, and it can be written in a variety of styles and forms.
Dance is a form of art that involves the movement of the body to music or other rhythms. Many different dance styles exist, including ballet, modern, jazz, and hip-hop.
Film is a visual medium incorporating moving images and sound to tell a story. It can be a powerful form of storytelling that can entertain, educate, and inspire people.
These are some famous examples of the different forms of art that exist. Each form of art has unique qualities and characteristics, and people often have personal preferences for certain types of art.
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Art is an integral part of our daily lives, whether we realize it or not. It can be found in different places, from galleries and museums to public spaces, homes, and online.
Art can take many forms, such as paintings, sculptures, music, literature, and film, and people of all ages and backgrounds can create it.
Art has the power to inspire and move us, and it can play an essential role in shaping our culture and society. It can help us understand and appreciate the world around us and can also be a way to express ourselves and connect with others.
Art can be a source of enjoyment and relaxation, and it can also be a way for us to challenge our thinking and expand our horizons.
It can be a means of communication and a way for people to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences with the world.
In short, art is an integral part of us and has the immense power to enrich and enhance our experiences in countless ways.
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Have you ever wanted to give someone a special and unique gift that celebrates their interests? From birthdays to anniversaries, art is the perfect way to ensure your loved ones receive something unique.
Nowadays, with digital canvases, prints, and art supplies all easily accessible, creating meaningful artwork as a personal gift has never been easier.
Not only can it be used to commemorate shared memories or show your support for causes they care about, but it's also an opportunity for you to showcase your own creative talents! "Paint my life" works of art are a great personalized present – ideal for any occasion.
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Painting is a form of art that involves the application of pigments to a surface, such as canvas or paper, using a brush or other tool.
It is one of the oldest and most widely recognized forms of art, and it has a long and rich history that stretches back to ancient civilizations.
There are many reasons why painting (and its various forms, like life paintings) is considered a significant art form.
One reason is that it allows people to express themselves creatively and communicate their ideas, emotions, and experiences through colour, form, and composition.
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In addition, painting can be profoundly personal and meaningful and can be a medium for people to explore and express their inner thoughts and feelings.
Painting can also play an essential role in shaping culture and society. It can document historical events and capture a place's essence or time.
It can also be a way for people to comment on social and political issues and raise awareness about important topics.
Overall, painting is an essential form of art that has the power to inspire and move people. As a result, it has played a significant role in human culture and society throughout history.
Art serves many purposes in our lives. It can be a way for people to express themselves creatively and communicate their ideas, emotions, and experiences.
In addition, art can be deeply personal and meaningful and helps people to explore and understand their thoughts and feelings.
Art can also be a way for people to connect with others and share their experiences with the world. It can be exhibited in galleries and museums, and people of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy it.
Art can bring people together and foster a sense of community and connection. In addition to its personal and social benefits, art plays a crucial role in shaping culture and society. It can document historical events and capture a place's essence or time.
In conclusion, "art" refers to a wide range of creative expressions by individuals. There are many different forms of art, each with its unique qualities and characteristics.
The purpose of art in our lives is multifaceted, serving as a source of enjoyment, personal expression, connection with others, and a means of shaping and understanding culture and society.


Mappy Musing – a new year's resolution.
One bottle at a time. Green Beer.
A colleague sent the following picture around, saying it was especially relevant to those in Sheffield, but really, I think its too true to the whole of South Yorkshire….


Brookwood High School has qualified for the Science Olympiad National Tournament after winning the Science Olympiad State Tournament for the sixth year in a row. The Science Olympiad National Tournament is the pinnacle of achievement for 120 of the country's best Science Olympiad teams, comprised of more than 2,000 students.
In February and March, 148 Georgia high school teams competed in regional tournaments in hopes of securing one of 24 slots in the State Science Olympiad, which was held at Emory University. It was against that highly qualified field of 24 competitors that Brookwood High School put up its strongest state performance ever. The school finished in the top six places in 22 out of the 23 events. The Brookwood team won a total of 18 medals, with each team member earning at least one medal.
Brookwood High School's Science Olympiad Team is coached by Martha Brick, Stephen Beall, John Chvatal, Joe Cox, Jorge Diaz, Bonnie Kirby, Dan Miller, Anna Schneider, Carrie Settles Livers, Debbie Steiner, Natalie Taylor-Shaw, and Cat Trouteaud.
By winning a state championship and collecting 6 gold medals (1st place in over 25% of the events) this year's team is the first to meet a challenge that has been in place for 9 years. As a reward, the team was allowed to shave Coach Joe Cox's head.
Brookwood High School has now won eight state championships in the last nine years and will be one of only two teams to represent Georgia at the National Science Olympiad at the University of Wisconsin, Stout on May 20-21, 2016.


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Good question! Yes, we have thousands of encyclopedias and other reference-style resources available in Ramsey Library. These are similar in style to Wikipedia articles but are more credible thanks to the fact that they are professionally edited, non-anonymously attributed, and their content is stable unlike Wikipedia. In other words, they are highly regarded by academics such as your professors and are more acceptable to use in your scholarly research than Wikipedia and other similar online sources. Regardless, Wikipedia is still a wonderful place to find references (at the bottom) and keywords/ideas to search on for your scholarly research.
Ramsey Library has both print and online encyclopedias/reference sources available to you. The more recently published ones tend to be e-resources, so searching in our Online Resources is often a good place to start. You can find our full list of Reference Databases by clicking on 'Online Resources' in blue on our homepage, then on 'Reference' under the 'All Database Types' drop-down option. This list is long, so the 3 that I recommend starting with for general research are Credo Reference, Gale Virtual Reference Library, and CQ Researcher.
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The Precambrian rocks of northern Botswana comprise poorly exposed igneous complexes, high-grade metamorphic rocks, as well as sedimentary sequences including mainly siliciclastic and carbonate rocks. New U—Pb SHRIMP data are presented for detrital zircons from siliciclastic rocks collected from the Shakawe area in northern Botswana. These data show three main age groups at c. 1020 Ma, 1090 Ma, and 2050 Ma which support contentions for local provenance of the sediments. They also fix the maximum age ofthe deposition of these siliciclastic rocks at 1020 Ma. The results support field evidence suggesting that the siliciclastic rocks exposed in the Shakawe zone are part of the Ghanzi—Chobe Supergroup.
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Home > Newsroom > Top Stories > Calculation of damage done to Crimean economy in 'Ukrainian' period to take at least 6 months - deputy parliament speaker
Calculation of damage done to Crimean economy in 'Ukrainian' period to take at least 6 months - deputy parliament speaker
SIMFEROPOL. April 12 (Interfax) - It will take the special working group in the State Council of Crimea at least half a year to calculate the damage inflicted on the republic's economy during the period when it was run by Ukraine.
"I think half a year is a very optimistic period. Various figures have been put forward. Let's approach this issue cautiously," Yefim Fiks, first deputy speaker of the Crimean State Council, said during the first meeting of the working group he leads on Friday.
Fiks said it had been proposed that the damage done to Crimea in the period between late 1991 and March 2014 should be calculated in U.S. dollars.
The outcome of the work carried out by the group will be an analytical document containing conclusions on all industries. Officials, experts, and scientists will help deputies make it.
The idea to calculate the damage was first stated by Russian State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin on March 15 in Simferopol, where he was attending the celebrations of the five-year anniversary of the reunion of Crimea and Russia. Special working groups were formed in the Russian State Duma and the Crimean State Council to study this issue.
At the first meeting of the working group in the State Duma on April 3, Crimean deputy Andrei Kozenko tentatively estimated the damage at over 1.5 trillion rubles.


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Home » China Ties Agriculture Binge to Trump Reducing U.S. Tariffs
China Ties Agriculture Binge to Trump Reducing U.S. Tariffs
Beijing wants a rollback in tariffs in its trade war with the U.S. before China can feasibly agree to buy as much as $50 billion of American agriculture products that President Donald Trump claims are part of an initial deal, people familiar with the matter said.
Chinese officials are willing to start purchasing more U.S. agricultural products as part of the "phase one" trade deal, but it is not likely to reach the $40 billion to $50 billion touted by Trump under current circumstances, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing the private negotiations.
China's tit-for-tat tariffs on American agricultural products make it more expensive for its firms to import the goods. Beijing would have to lift those levies to make it easier to buy as much as $50 billion of goods, but would only do so if the U.S. reciprocates and lifts its tariffs on Chinese goods, the people said.
Beijing has in the past granted waivers so that its companies can buy U.S. farm goods without paying Chinese tariffs. It could do that again to get purchases started, the people said. However, waivers are seen as being impractical for volumes as large as $50 billion a year, one of the people said.
The condition highlights how far apart Washington and Beijing remain, even after reaching the handshake accord touted by the U.S. last week. Washington had said China, which imported about $20 billion of U.S. farm goods in 2017, agreed to make large agricultural purchases in exchange for relief on upcoming tariffs. Beijing's position makes a deal more complex than initially described.
U.S. equity futures pared gains on the news and the yen extended an advance, as investor optimism waned about prospects for a trade deal between the world's two largest economies.
Under the terms of the partial trade arrangement, Chinese spending on U.S. farm goods will scale to an annual figure of $40 billion to $50 billion over two years, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said earlier.
Chinese firms have bought U.S. agricultural products including 20 million tons of soybeans and 700,000 tons of pork so far this year and will accelerate its purchases, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Geng Shuang told reporters on Tuesday. Asked about the "phase one" trade deal, he said that what the U.S. said is "accurate" and the U.S. and China have the same understanding of the situation.
Both sides have expressed a willingness to work toward a final agreement, and the attitudes of both sides are "actually the same," according to commentary posted on the China Radio website.
The two sides are working toward a deal that can be signed at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit next month in Chile. China wants further talks as soon as the end of October to hammer out the details, people familiar said separately earlier. Mnuchin also told CNBC he expects officials to work in coming weeks to get the first stage ready for both sides to sign. If that doesn't happen, new U.S. import levies on Chinese products will be imposed starting Dec. 15, he said.
China is considering buying a wide array items to boost imports, including soybeans, cereals, cotton, ethanol, fertilizer, juice, coffee and meat, the people said, and it could also lift barriers on distillers dried grains and remove a ban on chicken imports. Machinery, lumber and pesticides could also be added, they said. The people said these purchases would be worth more than $40 billion but said China hasn't decided on specific values for the items.
China's Ministry of Commerce did not immediately respond to a fax seeking comment on potential U.S. farm purchases.
Beijing adopted hefty anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tariffs on U.S. distillers dried grains, a by-product of corn ethanol production that's used in animal feed, in 2017. Axing the distillers dried grains tariffs would allow China, the world's biggest buyer, to resume purchases from the top supplier in a trade once worth $2 billion before falling to almost zero. It also still has retaliatory tariffs on products including U.S. soybeans, corn and pork.
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Scone Palace going to the dogs for a day as it launches exclusive four-legged event
Scone Palace, one of Scotland's favourite visitor attractions, has invited dogs and their owners to an exclusive summer event where four-legged friends will get the royal treatment.
Paws at the Palace, organised in partnership with Dog Friendly Perthshire, will feature doggy fun and games, parades of different breeds, agility classes and some paw-some demonstrations. The all-day event on Sunday 30th June will also include food stalls (for humans and dogs), cool-down areas, and a host of stall holders selling doggy gear and gifts.
The event is a celebration of Scone Palace's recognition as one of the most pet-friendly places to visit in the world. Not only is it a perfect place for a dog walk, but the Palace's Old Kitchen is open to dogs during the winter months.
Last summer Scone Palace was named in the top seven of the U.K.'s most pet-friendly places and outranked several other famous Scottish locations, making it the animal lovers' favourite in Scotland. TrustedHousesitters, the world's largest house and pet sitting company, asked its users to vote for the best places in the world to take pets. Scone Palace won the accolade for its spectacular location and dog-friendly attitude.
The organisers are expecting hundreds of attendees at Paws at the Palace. Heather McArthur, Events Manager at Scone Palace, said:
"It's clear from the amount of four-legged visitors we get to Scone Palace, and from the success of Dog Friendly Perthshire, that we're in a region that loves its dogs. That's why we wanted to dedicate a whole day to dogs and their owners. It's a chance for pets and their owners to mingle and take part in some fun activities in our beautiful grounds, but also and learn a thing or two as well."
Katie McCandless Thomas, who launched Dog Friendly Perthshire last year, will be attending along with her Lhasa Apso, Baxter, who fronts her campaign. She said:
"I launched Dog Friendly Perthshire due to popular demand and it now has more than 7000 followers on social media. I'm confident that Perthshire will become the dog-friendly capital of Scotland, and Paws at the Palace is another step towards that happening. We've already had interest from tons of dog owners. It's safe to say that Paws at the Palace will be an unmissable event."
Visitors to the event will be charged admission to the Palace grounds. Tickets are available at https://scone-palace.co.uk/whats-on/paws-palace Anyone interested in having a stall at Paws at the Palace or sponsoring one of its events should email Heather McArthur on heather@scone-palace.co.uk


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Mamey Restaurant By Nivel Patel To Open At The Thesis Hotel Miami
The first to market, Mamey, is scheduled to open Tuesday, August 11, 2020. The vibrant and island-minded concept will incorporate a fun cocktail program by Miami's esteemed collective Bar Lab.
Island-minded concept signals chef's expansion to Coral Gables; Orno, an oven-fired new American restaurant, to follow late-2020
A member of Food & Wine magazine's "Best New Chefs" class of 2020 and a James Beard Award nominee, chef Niven Patel will add two more restaurants to his stellar Aya Hospitality lineup (Ghee, Erba) with Mamey and Orno, both set to open at the much-anticipated THēsis Hotel Miami in Coral Gables. Inspired by Patel's travels throughout Asia, Polynesia and the Caribbean, Mamey derives its name from the unique fruit while showcasing the exotic flavors and spices commonly found in tropical cuisine. In late-2020, Patel will unveil Orno. The modern neighborhood restaurant will focus on top notch ingredients and wood fired cooking, classic cocktails and thoughtfully-crafted wine list.
Arguably one of South Florida's most important and trendsetting chefs and restaurateurs, Patel imbues everything he does with an authentic and organic approach. In fact, Patel sources a great deal of fruit, vegetables and herbs for his restaurants from Rancho Patel, his two-acre farm in Homestead. This dedication to sustainability and mindful sourcing is Patel's lodestar and helped define his eclectic cooking style, which is deeply rooted in his heritage while simultaneously pulling inspiration from the region's rich bounty. "The connection between the plants, the farm, the harvest and the food on the plate is so important to me and the soul of everything we do at Ghee and Erba we will do at Mamey and Orno," Patel notes. "THēsis's desire to create restaurants that reflect this approach was a factor in my decision to partner. Working with a hotel is a departure for me but one I am excited about. This partnership promises great things for Aya Hospitality, our future guests and regulars."
When Mamey opens it will serve only dinner seven nights a week. Additional meal periods including lunch, always a big thing in Coral Gables, will be rolled out later. Mamey's menu will offer an assortment of flavorful small plates including Yellowfin Tuna Tostones with tomato sofrito, scallion and piquillo pepper aioli; Bahamian Conch Fritters, served with cilantro tartar sauce and roasted peppers; Corn & Callaloo Empanadas; Vietnamese Caesar Salad with opal basil, Parmigiano, crispy shallots, sesame, anchovy croutons; Mushroom Summer Roll; and Farm Greens Salad with hearts of palm, macadamia nuts, cara orange, radish and mango vinaigrette, among others.
Vibrant flavors from an eclectic array of cultures will be on display in the restaurant's sandwiches and large plates selections from a Creole Mahi or Crispy Chicken Sandwich dressed with plantain BBQ sauce to Trini Roti with curried chickpeas, spinach, red onion and tamarind chutney and Brussels Sprouts Pad Thai with farm egg. Prices range from $8-$36.
In collaboration with Bar Lab, Mamey's cocktail menu will overflow with fresh, flavorful concoctions with an island flair. Delectable libations in the works include the Mamey Swizzle, a tantalizing blend of light rum, Chef's chai tea, coconut milk and mamey as well as the Jerk Sandia, a zesty mixture of Mezcal, watermelon, lemon balm, pomegranate and jerk spice.
Located in Coral Gables, Mamey will be the first of Paseo de la Riviera's list of restaurants and will serve as a hub for those residing steps away at the Residences at Thēsis. Mamey's relaxed atmosphere will offer a fun, convivial destination for hotel guests and locals alike. Mamey will offer an idyllic escape where guests can indulge in flavorful cuisine and refreshing cocktails.
Mamey (and Orno) are located at 1350 South Dixie Highway at THēsis Hotel Miami. For more information visit www.thesishotelmiami.com/taste
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Rethinking the way travelers experience a hotel stay, THēsis Hotel is bringing lifestyle, comfort, and community together. THēsis Hotel Miami is focused on creating an active and engaged space for guests, friends and members of the Coral Gables community to come together. Featuring 245 hotel rooms, two chef-driven restaurants, community-led inspired events, creative meeting & event spaces including the urban living room, and an elevated pool deck serving the latest libations. For more information, please visit www.thesishotelmiami.com or follow along on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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Employee Embezzlement And The Potential For Recovery By The Employer - Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns, LLP.
Business owners must constantly be diligent against theft, and the most common type of theft is by trusted employees. This article addresses some of the telltale signs that an employee is embezzling and some tips for protecting your business from employee theft and embezzlement and the potential for recovery of the embezzled funds. Additionally, this article addresses related lender liability when an employee uses a financial institution to convert company funds.
Frequently, an employer who suffers an embezzlement will be the result of an employee completely trusted by the employer. Many times an employer will say "he/she was the last person I would ever have expected to steal from me" as he/she was totally and completely trusted.
What is embezzlement? Embezzlement is theft or malfeasance (bad actions) by employees or trusted others in a business. Most embezzlement involves a theft or diversion of company funds to the employee.
According to a 2012 report from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), "the typical US business loses 3% of its annual revenues to employee fraud" and small businesses have the most cases and the highest losses.
ACFE says that most employees who commit fraud or embezzlement exhibit telltale signs like living beyond their means, having financial difficulties, having unusually close relationships with vendors, and having excessive control issues. If you are alert and vigilant, you may be able to detect and prevent these business losses.
The following cases are examples of some of my significant employee embezzlement cases. In some of these matters, I have successfully recovered against the employee and in others, I have successfully recovered against both the employee and the lending institution utilized by the employee to commit the conversion of company funds.
Case No. 1 – Over a four-year period, a highly valued and trusted employee charged with the task of overseeing the accounts receivable embezzled millions from his employer. He and a non-employee co-conspirator formed a company with the similar sounding name, "XYZ Supplies", as the name of the employer, "XYZ Products". They went to a local bank and opened a bank account under the name "XYZ Supplies". As customer checks came into the office made payable to "XYZ Products", "XYZ", etc., the company employee would steal the checks and deposit them into his "XYZ Supplies" bank account. He would then purchase a cashier's check made payable to "XYZ Products" for a reduced amount (approximately $2,000 less than the original invoice), generate a fake invoice and manipulate the company accounting to reflect payment for the reduced amount. This went on for over four years resulting in a loss in excess of $3 million.
During the time period of the embezzlement, business was actually so good for XYZ Products, they did not discover the missing funds. It was only through the employee's sloppiness that it was ultimately discovered. The employee had a significant drug habit and was utilizing his 50% of the embezzled funds to fund that drug habit and other illicit activity. His co-conspirator was using his 50% share of the embezzled funds to invest in commercial investment properties.
Upon discovery of the fraud, we initiated a lawsuit against both the lending institution and the embezzlers. Initially, we were able to successfully freeze and recover significant funds in the XYZ Supplies bank account. We were subsequently able to recover over $1 million from the non-employee co-conspirator who was forced to liquidate his commercial properties. Both the employee and his outside co-conspirator were prosecuted by the U.S. Attorneys' Office and served approximately four years in jail.
Case No. 2 – A local business was embezzled by one of its most trusted employees of hundreds of thousands of dollars over a three-year period. The employee (the firm's bookkeeper) was in charge of payroll. Initially, the embezzlement started small, as it frequently does. The employee would simply direct the payroll service to direct a separate payment to her over and above her usual compensation, along with the other payroll checks. The company bookkeeper was so trusted that the company's shareholders believed it was inconceivable that this person could ever possibly embezzle from the company. However, the employee had recently remarried and unbeknownst to her employers, her new husband had a significant gambling problem. When the embezzlement was ultimately discovered, it was easily detected by two of the company's partners taking the time to personally review the company's payroll process. The company employee, when confronted with the embezzlement, admitted the theft. She ultimately agreed to liquidate her house and repay the firm resulting in a significant recovery.
Case No. 3 – In our most recent case of employee embezzlement, another trusted and highly valued key employee embezzled over $750,000 over a two-year period from a closely held local company. The trusted employee was being groomed by the company owner to ultimately take over and purchase the company. As customer checks came into the company, the employee would steal a number of checks each month and simply electronically deposit them through an ATM machine into his personal bank account. Incredibly, the employee did not even bother to open up a corporate bank account. The checks were business checks made payable to "XYZ Company, Inc." The employee would electronically deposit those checks directly into his "Joe Smith" personal bank account. The employee also had access to the accounting software system. As he stole checks, he would simultaneously manipulate the accounting to reflect that the corresponding receivable had been paid.
It was only through another company employee being suspicious of the bad actor and the other company employee's efforts that the fraud was detected. When confronted by the employer, the embezzling employee admitted to the theft. He was subsequently terminated and is now being prosecuted.
In this case, we sued both the lender for conversion and the employee for civil theft and conversion. The Florida Statutes basically set forth a comparative negligence standard on the employer. In other words, although the lending institution is potentially liable for conversion to the employer for the converted checks, the lender has an affirmative defense of comparative negligence of the employer. These cases basically result in the lender attempting to establish that the employer failed to implement appropriate accounting controls and, thus, allowed the embezzlement to remain undetected and perpetuated. On the employer's side, the employer will attempt to establish that it maintained significant company controls and, thus, was not negligent. These cases when they go to trial frequently result in the trier of fact apportioning liability.
These are just a few of the many examples of employee embezzlement. The takeaway from the above is that employee theft and embezzlement is rampant and employer's must be diligent to prevent becoming victims.
Keep your eyes open for the following warning signs of employee fraud or embezzlement.
An employee refuses to take vacation (afraid the theft will be detected by replacement).
An employee who continuously works overtime.
An employee who wants to take work home.
Excessive personal spending (new cars or trips by an employee whose income cannot support these extravagances.) The employee may be reselling items or just enjoying the good life at your expense.
Petty cash disappearing too quickly.
Extravagant expenses for employee travel.
Employee has close relationships with vendors. Keep an eye out for employees who often lunch with vendors who are related to independent contractors who do work for your business.
Knowing the signs of employee losses is not enough. You must be able to specifically find out what employees are doing. Here are some internal controls (accounting management techniques) you can institute to find out what is going on.
Daily deposit and reconcile monthly. Leaving cash sitting around is too tempting for some employees and reconciling the bank statements each month helps you catch irregularities sooner rather than later.
MBWA (manage by walking around). Let employees know you are keeping an eye on things around the company.
From the first day at work, employees should know that you require them to be honest. A new employee will conveniently forget if you tell them, but if they must read and sign an employee handbook or policies and procedures manual, they do not have the excuse of not knowing what is required.
Law enforcement types will tell you that the biggest determent to crime is the likelihood of being caught and prosecuted. Catching employees stealing or embezzling isn't enough; you must be prepared to prosecute. Being lenient because an employee "only did it because she needed the money" is not going to keep her or others from stealing from your business. Consult with a qualified business litigation attorney with experience in employee embezzlement. Consult a professional experienced in detecting and preventing employee embezzlement.
Should you be the victim of an employee theft or embezzlement, Attorney Charles Buford is prepared to represent you and utilize his experience of over 37 years in business litigation to effectuate a recovery against all appropriate parties. This would be an action against both the employee and, if appropriate, against the lending institution utilized to convert company funds.
In these cases, a money judgment which will ultimately be recovered against the employee will be pursuant to Florida's civil theft statute which provides for treble damages. Unfortunately, in many cases, the employee has either spent or hidden the proceeds of his illicit embezzlement. In many cases, the only real chance of recovery is against the lending institution for conversion. These cases are difficult and expensive, but through proper experience and qualified counsel, can result in a significant recovery.