Join Paula Watkins as she hosts the wonderful Creative Textile Tour of Rajasthan and explore the textiles of India.' I am a Textiles and Mixed Media artist and tutor. I am, of course, addicted to art and creativity in all its forms and my passion in life is passing that enthusiasm on to others because I have seen the positive and transforming effect that art has on the lives of many people and because it is such fun to expand your knowledge and find the amazing artist hiding within you!' To confirm this isn't an artist in residence holiday therefore there will be no artist led workshops however you will be taught in authentic factories by real block printers. Your tour leader is there to support you on this trip.
This wonderful creative textile holiday features a range of crafts and textile arts so there is sure to be something that you will love! Colouricious creative textile holidays are a great way to see remote countries with ease. Everything is organised for you with a textile treat awaiting you everyday. From Heathrow Airport to the edge of the Thar Desert, you will get to explore India with a guide to assist throughout the entire journey. This is one of the most fabulous creative textile holidays is where you will explore the fabric, embroidery and block printing unique to this region. We will be travelling in our own private coach to visit beautiful palaces, amazing cities and of course see the fabulous fabrics of this exciting and exotic country. The most fabulous textile tour around Rajasthan, exploring the textiles, embroidery and block printing unique to this region. We will be travelling in our own private coach to the edge of the Thar Desert and on the way visiting beautiful palaces, fabulous fabrics and visiting the amazing Udaipur.
New Delhi's world famous National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum is one of the first stops our fully outfitted private couch will make. The museum itself is the work of celebrated architect Charles Correa, and it houses more than 33,000 separate specimens of India's fantastic arts and crafts legacy.
The textiles housed here have been collected over the course of more than 60 years, featuring textiles form the Naga, Toda and Lambadi tribal traditions, chanderi saris, block printing form Rajasthan and Gunjarat, Orissan ikat textiles, bandhani tie-die fabrics, chikankari textiles works, kanthas and other embroidery.
As you can see the museum focuses primarily on handlooms and related textiles, but the collection is quite wide-ranging, also incorporating displays of metalwork, wood and stone sculpture, examples of the various tribal painting traditions, and various cane, bamboo and wicker crafts.
The use of Kaathputi marionettes (stringed puppets) in Rajasthani cultural events and simple puppet shows has thousands of years of history. They are used to communicate the history and mythology of this proud people from one generation to another, and as a form of social commentary on modern developments.
Jaisalmer is one of the most important centres for traditional wooden puppet making in all of India. The Bhat community there trace their puppetry traditions back to the time of Raja Vikramaditya or Ujjain.
The puppets themselves are lovely, and truly unique t the region. Usually manipulated with a single string, these puppets nonetheless are capable of a wide range of movements in the hands of a master puppeteer. They are also wonderful examples of wood carving, painting and textile art in their own rights.
Jailamer is known for more than just its puppet shows, though. It is also mere hours from the site of the Balagarh, also called Pokhran Fort. This incredibly well preserved structure was built in the 14th century as the primary fortress of the Champawats, one of the Rathores clans of what was then Marwar-Jodhpur.
The fort today is still owned by the royal family of Pokhran, and is run as a heritage hotel. The last Champawat ruler of the region, Jagirdar Bhawani Singh of Pohkran, ruled from the fortification until India won its independence and place in the British Commonwealth not so very long ago. In fact, he was elected to the lower house of the Indian Parliament in 1952.
Rajasthan is well known for its mirror work embroidery tradition, locally known as shisha. Before leaving Jaisalmer, we'll spend some time seeing how traditional mirror work is done.
It is often combined with traditional textile techniques such as tie and dye, embroidery or applique work. Its history dates back to the Mughal Empire which gave India some of its most famous landmarks, such as the Taj Mahal itself.
The Meghwal tribes have a rich history in Rajasthan, and part of the arts and crafts heritage that sets them apart as a people is their Pattu Weaving tradition.
They weave narrow strips of wool textiles called 'patti' on traditional looms. These are then stitched together to make wide shawls (called 'pattu') which are worn by communities throughout Rajasthan and beyond. The Meghwal themselves have a highly developed set of rituals involving the pattu, mainly centred on the pattu as a formal betrothal gift.
The base cloth is either a plain or twill weave, and patterns are formed by inserting extra wefts of highly contrasting tones. Traditionally, women wore chequered pattern pattu, while older men were restricted to plain pattu. Young men, however, wore highly intricate patterned pattu.
One of our most popular excursions is to the potter's colony in bustling Pokharan. Here, a clan of potters live and work in the traditions handed down in their families for many centuries.
One of Rajasthan's most famous handicrafts is their traditional terra cotta pottery, and Pokharan is most famous for both its thin red and white Kagzi type pottery as well as its fine terra cotta statuary traditions.
You will get a chance to see how these trditinal craft masters live and work, witnessing the methods they have used for thousands of years to create practical vessels, toys and decorations and the region's famous religious statuary first hand.
Old Dehli has been a bustling metropolis since the time when most of the world's capitols were mere villages. A huge part of the city's local culture is expressed in its traditional market places, where goods both ancient and modern vie for attention with street vendors and performers of all kinds.
The Cloth and Embellishments Market is something no traveller to Rajasthan could even consider skipping. Not only will you have the chance to buy some of the finest examples of hand crafted Indian textiles at shockingly low rices, you'l get a taste for the culture behind them!
The Dilli Haat market is quite probably Old Dehli's largest. It has such a wide array of handicrafts, textiles and locally produced items that you could easily spend days exploring it, and still miss half of its best features!
Udiapur is one of the most picturesque places in Rajasthan, and the jewel of this site is the Jagdish Temple, just outside of the ancient royal palace.
The temple has been in use continuously since it was built in 1651, and has been meticulously maintained in all its glory for nearly 400 years. The temple houses some amazing examples of the region's famed religious statuary, and is a experience no one should miss.
Dabu printing is one of the most fascinating techniques used in Rajasthani textile arts. It is at its heart a mud-resist process using wood blocks. The mud resist is a type of clay composed of finely sifted clay, 'chuna' (calcium hydroxide), 'beedan' (pounded wheat chaff) and 'gound', a natural gum. This is mixed with mud, dug from a dry pond.
You'll be able to watch as the mud resist is applied using hand carved wood blocks, dried with sawdust, and dyed. The fabric is then washed to remove the mud, leaving a negative impression of the wood block.
The traditional process is as elegant to use as it is fascinating to watch. There is a reason it has remained practical for hundreds (perhaps thousands) of years.
Uidapar is a very popular tourist spot in Rajasthan, and for good reason. One of the most important sights is the Courtyard of the Maidens (Saheliyon-ki-Bari).
The spot is filled with history. Once a princess came to Udiapur to marry into the royal family, accompanied by her 48 attendant maidens. The Courtyard was constructed for their use, between 1710 and 1734. It forms a lovely green retreat from the harsh Rajasthani climate, and is still popular today (though it is no longer solely the domain of the women of the royal household).
In addition to the courtyard itself – filled with kiosks, fountains, statuary and the famed lotus pool – there is a lovely museum and history centre.
One of our 'can't miss' full day excursions takes up to beautiful Pipar where we will not only get to watch some of the finest traditional block printing experts ply their trade, we'll get to try it for ourselves. These literal hands-on experiences are what makes a Colouricious Holiday so unique!
Get to study a crafting technique from an expert in an ancient traditional art, you create something of your own under their tutelage. You take home more than just memories, you take home skills. bring designing your own textiles to a whole new level!
We'll spend a half day in and around Udaipur, one of the jewels in Rajasthan's ample crown. Udaipur is known as 'the city of lakes', as well as 'the Kashmir of Rajasthan'. In ages past it was the capitol of the Mewar Kingdom, and it has lost none of its majesty now that it is a part of the state of Rajasthan.
The star attraction will be Udaipur's City Palace. This fantastic structure took more than 40 years to complete. Started in 1553, its construction occupied many of the most famous rulers of the Mewar dynasty. It consists of several individual palaces varying from traditional Rajasthani styles to more familiar Mughal architecture.
One of our most popular excursions is the evening cruise along the shores of Lake Pichola. Lake Pichola is a 'mere' 650 years old. It is actually an artificial lake, created just outside Udaipur City in 1362. Most of the city's lakes were created by damming rivers and streams, both to supply water to the thirsty city during the dry season and to beautify the landscape.
Whilst touring the lake, keep an eye out for the twin islands of Jag Mandir and Jag Niwas – once hilltops. Both are studded with palaces and similar structures and are truly a sight to behold as the sun sets. This is a magical experience that you can find nowhere else on earth.
The bandhej (or sometimes 'bandhani) dying process is one of Rajasthan's most iconic textile arts. Bandehani Sarees are sold throughout the world, and the best examples of traditional craftsmanship come from the Rajasthan region.
The technique involves plucking the cloth by hand to form tiny wrinkles or bindings which become part of a larger design or motif. The technique is at least 6000 years old, and perhaps much older. You can see how this is done today by watching textile masters who still use the techniques of their ancient ancestors.
There is so much of India to explore! We also offer different craft and textile tours across this beautiful country. Take a look at the other wonderful destinations we also offer such as Uzbekistan, Japan and Bhutan or if you India!
After breakfast, witness Pattu weaving at Pokaran Fort and later drive to weaver's village [11 Kms] and witness Pattu weaving in every home on traditional looms.
Afternoon witness mirror work done by ladies followed by puppet making in Jaisalmer.
Participate in block making on silk fabric in Pipar.


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Posts Tagged 'better philippines'
Controversial Video of Nick Perlas on GMA 7 Kandidato
April 3, 2010 shenbrood	2 comments
It will only take less than 30 minutes to watch the attached videos. But, it will give you a very good idea about Nicanor Perlas, his platform, his stand on certain issues, and his character. The exchange between the panel of hosts and Nick are rapid-fire so there's no boring moment. I encourage you to watch this, especially if you are still in the process of deciding who you will be voting for president this coming elections. And even if you have decided on a candidate already but haven't studied or heard about all the other candidates, this is also for you. And for those who are already supporters of NP (Nicanor Perlas, new politics and new Philippines) , please pass this to your friends and encourage them to watch this.
This election is probably one of the most important in our history. 30 years of traditional politics have destroyed our institutions and our values. The power is in our hands to say ENOUGH. Before making your choice, ask yourself what is your highest aspiration for our country. Then study the track record of each candidates versus their platforms and their stand on issues. Then, make your choice. Please forget about "winnability, " please don't choose on the basis of the lesser evil. You are doing yourself and the future generations of Filipino a disservice. Vote what your heart and your conscience tell you. This is the least we can do for our children and for millions of Filipino children.
He does not have an unlimited advertising budget – but he has everything else it takes to be the President our country needs.
Please take 30 minutes to watch Nicanor Perlas' powerful interview on GMA's Kandidato. Then see if he really deserves your vote.
Part 1 – http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=382722992014&ref=nf
If you need more info please text 0908-8-PERLAS( 737527), call 02-4669520 or visit www.nicanor-perlas.com
–More about Perlas on the Internet–
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http://www.nicanor-perlas.com/About-Nicanor- Perlas/biography-nicanor-perlas.html
Complete Platform
http://nicanor-perlas.com/Nicanor/complete-platform2.html
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Nicanor Perlas Declares Specific Agenda for Muslims
March 24, 2010 shenbrood	2 comments
Nicanor Perlas who is pursuing a platform based on integrated sustainable development has specifically declared his direct platform for Muslims in the Philippines.
These platforms primarily includes the following:
provision of holistic, integrated, and comprehensive support for ecological agriculture development in Muslim areas;
the delivery of basic social services to the poorest Muslim communities and provinces;
the appropriate revival of the Memorandum of Agreement on Ancestral Domain (MOA-AD) negotiations;
the overhaul of the National Commission on Filipino Muslims (formerly the Office of Muslim Affairs or OMA) to ensure proper assistance to all Muslims especially facilitating the reduction of plane fares to Mecca in connection with Hadj;
the appropriate support of Muslim schools or Madrasas; and
the establishment of hallal slaughterhouses in Muslim towns.
Perlas vows to establish a government which is for all and ensures the participation of various sectors of society. He is also the first ever presidential candidate who lays down concrete programs for Muslims.
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Australian Green Senator Bob Brown supports Presidentail Bid of Perlas
January 8, 2010 shenbrood	2 comments
"Mr. Perlas will provide people in the Philippines concerned about Climate Change and other environmental concerns with a voting choice at election time."
This were the exact words of Senator Bob Brown, a highly acclaimed Senator of Australia in his letter to COMELEC Chairman Jose Melo asking that the commission reinstate Nicanor Perlas.
Supporters from the Philippines and from around the world who had seen the works of Nicanor Perlas are coming together to make Filipinos and the COMELEC realize that by not including Perlas as a legitimate presidential choice we are turning a blind eye on probably one of the best practical visionary and environmentalist of our time.
Below is the scanned copy of the letter of Australian Senator Bob Brown to the Commission on Elections (COMELEC):
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Professor David Suzuki Signs Nicanor Perlas Petition
January 4, 2010 shenbrood	Leave a comment
David Takayoshi Suzuki, CC, OBC, the Japanese Canadian academic, science broadcaster and environmental activist just signed the petition asking the Philippine Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to let Nicanor Perlas run as a presidential candidate.
Suzuki says in his comment, "Nicanor Perlas is a serious candidate for political office, not a nuisance. Humanity has undergone an enormous change in numbers, technological prowess, consumer demand and a global economy. We have become so powerful that we are undermining the very life support systems of the planet. But we cling to our political and economic priorities, that we are blinded to the reality that it is nature that sets limits that we have to respect or else our survival is put at risk."
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An Animal Welfare Advocate as President?
November 22, 2009 shenbrood	3 comments
I attended the latest Salu-Salo para sa Pagbabago Series with Nick Perlas which highlights his Green Agenda and advocacy on Climate Change. His basic solution was to really have a long-term plan which focuses on climate change adaptation and on-time rapid emergency preparedness and response so that the scenarios seen during Ondoy and Pepeng will not happen again.
Surprisingly beside that I learned that Nick Perlas is an Animal Rights Advocate. This came about when an animal rights advocate asked him about his stand on animal welfare and he said that he had been a long time advocate working together with Dr. Michael Fox (in the United States). Fox, Perlas said is a very good and close friend of him. They had worked together on lobbying for humane treatment of farm animals.
Perlas also said that there are existing laws protecting animal welfare and it should be enforced fully.
Nick Perlas is also a certified vegetarian. This is one of his contributions as well to helping the planet and protecting the welfare of animals.
Follow Nick Perlas on Twitter and Become a Volunteer. Our country needs a leader who can stand up for the welfare of our people and of course of other living beings.
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The Necessity for Change: Nicanor Perlas Complete Platform
November 10, 2009 shenbrood	Leave a comment
The promise of Lupa ng Araw that was felt so deeply by our forebears has been betrayed. We are now confronted with the devastating results of years of self-serving traditional politics and politicians. Poverty, unemployment, graft and corruption, conflict, injustice, and environmental decline, these are but some of the ills devastating the country today. Virtually every level of governance and every institution of society has been infected by the pursuit of narrow and self-serving political ends. There is no guiding vision that unites the country much less the various departments of government. This produces loss of hope and worse, apathy and cynicism.
We have now reached a turning point. Many Filipinos want something more dignified. The country yearns for a new direction to achieve genuine freedom, justice, solidarity, to restore the Philippines that so inspired Rizal, Bonifacio, Aquino and many others.
Filipinos yearn for "GINHAWA", that is, true freedom, true justice, true prosperity, true respect for nature, true solidarity, true dignity and honor – all based on our deep innate sense that we all come from one Divine Source, one Creator. Partido ng Marangal na Sambayanan (PANGMASA) will change this dismal state of affairs with a new vision, a new agenda and new policies and programs that will bring "ginhawa", that will make this country rise up from the ashes and take its place in the global community of nations.
We envision the true Philippines that has deep sources of spirituality; the Philippines that respects and empowers individual Filipinos towards excellence; the Philippines that understands meaningful societal change, participation and inclusion; the Philippines that respects and values culture; the Philippines that protects human rights, ensures justice and promotes participatory democracy; the Philippines that progresses economically by serving the true needs of the people; the Philippines that protects and nurtures the integrity of creation, our sources of life – our ecology
Partido ng Marangal na Sambayanan (PANGMASA) summarizes these aspirations in its vision statement and principles as follows.
We envision a prosperous, peaceful, democratic, moral and visionary nation, living in harmony with Nature and energized by creative, honest, responsible citizens who are aware of their divine origin and purpose; citizens who have united together to sustain a free, vibrant and diverse culture, a broad-based and inclusive economy, a participatory, just and compassionate governance that contributes positively to world affairs.
Click here to VIEW/DOWNLOAD THE COMPLETE PLATFORM OF PANGMASA AND NICK PERLAS.
Vision Statement.
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A Presidentiable for New Politics and Green Principles
November 1, 2009 shenbrood	Leave a comment
A NUMBER OF PRESIDENTIAL ASPIrants with a mind-set on reforms and new politics are now backing Liberal Party standard-bearer Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III—but Nicanor Perlas is not one of them.
His campaign slogan, composed by his supporters, is a play on his surname: "Perlas Tayong Lahat (We are all pearls)."
"Perlas" is the Filipino word for "pearl," which is formed when a shell gets irritated, the man observed. Thus, his slogan represents "the millions of Filipinos getting irritated" by current problems.
It also speaks of the Philippines' ongoing "inner process of transformation" to be able to "rise up again amidst the challenges," he said.
Speaking with Inquirer editors last week, the 59-year-old activist-environmentalist said that as he had declared in June, he would seek the highest elective post in the country and nothing else.
And no, Perlas said, he was not considering running for a lower post, such as senator. He pointed out that the Philippines already had good laws, and that the challenge was to implement them properly.
Malacañang is the problem
"The disease of our system is in the presidential level. The executive branch is the source of all our problems," he said.
Perlas also said that while he was not as well-known or as moneyed as the other presidential aspirants, he was not quitting the race.
He said the "yellow fever" triggered by the death on Aug. 1 of former President Corazon Aquino and now centered on her only son was ignoring "the discernment process that is needed at this time."
Perlas said that while he had worked closely with then President Aquino, he met her son only once, and recently: It was Noynoy who, in a ceremony in August, handed to him the Manuel L. Quezon award for Exemplary Governance for his environment work.
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Hiring Remote Workers? Here are 5 Considerations
April 27, 20157:12 am
Having a remote workforce can be a huge benefit to organisations. We are able to reduce office space expenses and environmental footprints. Companies can reap the benefits of talented individuals all over the globe who are able to do work that excites and engages them and do it in a place they want to live.
As attractive as this working arrangement sounds, it takes a lot of planning and preparation to implement. Businesses must thoroughly discuss the terms of working remotely before launching such an initiative including work schedules, home offices, secure computer networks and job responsibilities.
One thing is for certain: Being able to communicate effectively and efficiently with remote employees is the key to success. Several examples of companies realising success with their remote work teams and their methods for achieving that success have been listed below.
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In order for employees to feel like part of the organisation, they have to feel that they are a part of the company's goals. Morgan Norman, founder and CEO of social performance management company WorkSimple, says that probably the hardest task for a virtual workforce is making sure everyone is always on the same page.
"Whether it's about new features to the software, a change in the company's overall direction or just a menial everyday task, keeping everyone appraised and in the loop can become a challenge when everyone is in different places and in different time zones," Norman claimed.
WorkSimple uses its performance management platform for its own workforce. Norman admits that when an employee doesn't understand an aspect of the company's direction, he will eventually discover the answer via the WorkSimple platform.
"The consequence of this [discovery] is employees can make more decisions on their own, can take more initiative on their own," Norman explains. "For us internally, it's inspiring to see ideas and direction come from every employee; this sparks new goals and new projects that help push the envelope of our vision."
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Once an employee understands the goals of the company and how he fits into those goals, it's essential to establish individual expectations of performance. Linda Pophal, a communications and management consultant with Strategic Communications LLC, says clearly conveying goals and expectations is critical to the success of a remote team.
"The way to manage any employee effectively, I believe, is to clearly establish goals and objectives, provide the right tools and resources required to do the job (including communication resources like policies, procedures, etc.), and communicating regularly for updates on progress, to share new information and just to maintain the relationships," says Pophal.
Pophal explains that you can accomplish this using some of the same methods you would manage any workforce: "Setting up regular processes can help. This might include regular phone/Internet conferences, required reports on a regular basis or the use of project management tools that allow everyone to track and report on activities."
Pophal points out that the way a manager perceives a remote worker can affect the team overall. "One of the barriers to effective remote working arrangements is this odd 'mental block' many managers seem to have that not being able to 'see' their employees is somehow different or more challenging than other management scenarios. In truth, this type of relationship exists in many traditional organisational structures."
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Daily communication between employees and managers is a critical aspect of success. While remote workers are self-managing, they still require a frequent and consistent connection with supervisors and team members. Allison O'Kelly, CEO of virtual professional staffing firm Mom Corps, focuses on building an environment of trust and accountability as the foundation for communications.
O'Kelly says that MomCorps maintains its culture through a "Results-Only Work Environment," or ROWE, which allows employees to work flexibly as long as they meet key objectives. "Often when companies hear about ROWE, they worry about losing control," O'Kelly explains. "Rather, it is a shift in focus from controlling when, where and how people work to hold people accountable for results."
Providing training to managers and supervisors is another important ingredient to managing remote workers. O'Kelly explains, "Virtual managers likely need training on how to expand their communication skills to include how to keep employees motivated as a team, giving positive and negative feedback over the phone, making sure schedules stay on track without micromanaging and making employees feel appreciated for the work they do."
Creating a culture of trust has brought rewards to both employees and MomCorps, and O'Kelly says she recognises employee performance. "I award them professionally with freedom and autonomy," she says. "I am not tied to the details of how and when they work if they are high performers for Mom Corps."
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Dan Silmore, vice president of marketing for online training platform Mindflash.com, says the key to managing remote employees is communication, and a lack of it can result in feelings of isolation. "While most of our team thrives and truly enjoys the remote environment, it is something that needs to be continually monitored. Is the employee staying motivated? Are they happy? Have they been particularly quiet on Yammer or Skype lately?".
Since it's not as simple as walking over to an individual's desk for a conversation, Silmore says he keeps his communication channels wide open. Tracy McCarthy, senior vice president of human resources at talent management software company SilkRoad technology, adds that laying down a solid schedule and policy for communication keeps collaboration flowing.
"First, we have regular virtual team meetings, either conference calls, go-to meetings or use Skype or similar technology for video conferencing. Then, we ensure that each member of the team understands their role and others' roles so that there is no question about who is doing what and who is a resource," said McCarthy.
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Lolo Siderman, founder and CEO of design and marketing agency Gypsywing Media, shared that when dealing with remote employees, communications should be planned and structured to bring a level of consistency and clarity.
"Any failure to clearly and thoroughly communicate can lead to a huge number of wasted hours, inaccurate results and ultimately unhappy clients — which all add up to money lost for the business," warn Siderman.
Another consideration in planning communications is the use of written documentation. It is almost guaranteed that a number of changes would be missed, or misinterpreted, if left to verbal communication only.
Jillian Snavley, vice president and senior recruiting manager at PNC Financial Services Group, agrees that a direct approach is required when managing employees remotely. "Managers should set expectations and be more intentional with remote employees. And remote employees need to be just as candid," said Snavley.
Successful organisations communicate well, regardless of where their employees are located. Being able to work through challenges – no matter what kind – is core to having a thriving remote work team.
See: Recruiting remote employees? Tips on how to manage them
The original article first appeared on Mashable.
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The Indy 500's Snake Pit got off to an early start with doors at 7 a.m. and the first show at 7:15. The infield area once synonymous with mayhem in the 70's and 80's has evolved into an all-day EDM concert series since 2011. The capacity has expanded to nearly 30,000 and was packed full by the last performance. The Snake Pit has brought a younger generation to the track many of which are now regulars of the Indy 500 experience. The threat of severe weather hovered throughout the day, but the winds of fortune spared Indy without rain for the day's events. The heat was typical for May but the crowd was kept cool with regular drenching by the pit crew with fire hoses. The stage production included CO2 canons, flame throwers and streamers. It was a carnival like atmosphere. The fans were dancing and jumping to the beat as the bass shook the infield like an earthquake. An hour break occurred for the broadcast of the National Anthem and the green flag on the massive monitors. Grammy award winner Skrillex headlined with the last performance. He came out with a racing helmet embossed with "Snake Pit." The crowd was insane as he mixed the beats. He kept the energy up for his entire set and despite the long day in the heat, the fans fed off his performance. It is wild time in the Snake Pit, and it's great to see the new wave of fans enjoying the Indy 500.
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Primo Estate's success was well designed
When Primo Estate opened its new cellar door in McLaren Vale in 2006, Adelaide wine writer Phillip White described it as "the most intelligently beautiful wine tasting edifice in this state, possibly the known universe".
A decade on, at least a part of that known universe is going to get a chance to see what all the fuss is about.
Live la dolce vita in McLaren Vale's architectural beauty - Primo Estate.
Primo Estate has won the Architecture and Landscape category in South Australia's inaugural Best of Wine Tourism Awards and will now compete in the international finals in Portugal in November against national winners from eight other countries.
The awards were held as part of Adelaide's membership of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network.
Primo Estate tells a very individual story. Joe Grilli and his late wife Dina were determined to build a modern cellar door that celebrated both their Italian heritage and the scenic beauty of the Fleurieu Peninsula.
They did a lot of homework, but still set the bar high. "We told the three young architects 'build us a modern interpretation of a small Italian square, a piazzetta. Oh and please design it so that it doesn't date," Joe said.
The general consensus of locals and visitors alike is that, far from dating, the building has become even more iconic and even more a part of the landscape (despite the fact that, by design, you don't actually see it until you are almost upon it). It was named McLaren Vale Cellar Door of the Year for 2016.
Tasting areas have floor to ceiling windows for unhindered vineyard views and Italian touches can be in the ceiling and in the lights, which were made in Treviso near Venice.
But the real focus is the piazzetta – a carefully designed courtyard with its large wood oven imported from Umbria, where Joe and Dina worked two vintages in the 1990s. It is fired up for special occasions such as Tuscan pizza lunches.
"We wanted to create a distinctive, authentic experience that could only take place in one very special spot in the entire world," Joe said.
"It's a very human scale thing. Even if we were a much bigger winery we wouldn't have made it any bigger because it was very important that it had an intimacy and a proportion that you get when you walk into anywhere in Italy."
With a nice touch of symmetry, it is also a decade since Joe embarked on another venture that reinforces his ongoing relationship with his homeland. Each year he returns to Italy to work with local growers to make one wine in Tuscany (a red) and one in Veneto (a white), which he then brings back to sell in Australia.
Joe has been working vintages in Italy each year for 25 years, and in 1991 worked for two years in Umbria after being persuaded by another Australian winery, Hardys, to help make wine for its newly purchased winery there.
Other than that, Primo Estate has been his life since graduating from the then Roseworthy College as dux of the winemaking course and taking on the winery that his grape growing father Primo had established.
The prestigious Great Wine Capitals Global Network brings together cities linked to internationally renowned wine regions. Adelaide / South Australia officially became a member on 1 July, after being unanimously elected by the eight other members: Bilbao / Rioja (Spain), Bordeaux (France), Cape Town (South Africa), Mainz-Rheinhessen (Germany), Mendoza (Argentina), Porto (Portugal), San Francisco / Napa Valley (USA) and Valparaìso / Casablanca Valley (Chile).


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Irmgard Düren, geb. Schmidt (* 28. Oktober 1930 in Meiningen; † 24. August 2004 in Berlin) war eine Schauspielerin, Kabarettistin und Moderatorin des Fernsehens der DDR.

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Irmgard wurde 1930 als Tochter des Leiters der Kriminalpolizei im südthüringischen Meiningen geboren. 1946/47 absolvierte sie die Schauspielschule in Schwerin. Ihr Schauspieldebüt gab sie anschließend in Ludwigslust. In den 1950er Jahren trat Düren im Berliner Kabarett "Die Distel" auf. Von 1960 bis 1975 moderierte sie jeden Sonntagnachmittag die Sendung Wünsch Dir was, die später in Der Wunschbriefkasten umbenannt wurde und in ähnlicher Form heute noch vom MDR gestaltet wird. Nach der Auflösung ihres Vertrages mit dem Fernsehen absolvierte sie ein Fernstudium der Philosophie an der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin und übernahm das Betriebsfunk-Studio des Berliner Centrum-Warenhauses am Ostbahnhof. Bis zur Wende in der DDR gestaltete sie Programme für Kulturhäuser und arbeitete als Sprecherzieherin und Synchronsprecherin.

Düren war von 1949 bis 1954 mit dem Schauspieler Fred Düren verheiratet. 1994 ehelichte sie ihren langjährigen Lebensgefährten, den Arzt Johann-Georg Kämpfer. Nach dessen Tod war sie ab August 2003 mit dem ehemaligen NVA-Offizier Klaus Nodes verheiratet.

Filmografie (Auswahl)
 1957: Der Schweinehirt (TV)
 1957: Urlaub auf Sylt (Kurzfilm, Sprecherin)
 1958: Helenchen ist glücklich (TV)
 1959: Der Herr aus Zürich (TV)
 1960: Nachts kamen die Ratten (TV)
 1961: Der keusche Lebemann (TV)
 1962: Der Hexer (TV)
 1963: Das tägliche Brot (TV)
 1963: Der Talisman (TV)
 1966: Schatten über Notre Dame (TV)
 1968: 12 Uhr mittags kommt der Boß

Theater
 1954: Autorenkollektiv: Mensch, fahr richtig! – Regie:Joachim Gürtner (Kabarett-Theater Distel, Berlin)

Hörspiele
 1954: Alf Scorell/Kurt Zimmermann: Der Wundermann (Gloria Miller) – Regie: Hans Busse (Hörspiel – Rundfunk der DDR)
 1955: A. G. Petermann: Die Premiere fällt aus (Vera Hermann, Schauspielerin) – Regie: Herwart Grosse (Kriminalhörspiel – Rundfunk der DDR)
 1956: Günther Rücker: Pierrot und Columbine – Regie: Günther Rücker (Rundfunk der DDR)
 1961: Anton Tschechow: Das schwedische Zündholz – Regie: Peter Brang (Rundfunk der DDR)
 1962: Karel Čapek: Ein Abend mit Karel Čapek – Regie: Hans Knötzsch (Hörspiel-Komödie – Rundfunk der DDR)
 1962: Rolf Schneider: 25. November. New York (Cathie) – Regie: Helmut Hellstorff (Hörspiel – Rundfunk der DDR)
 1963: Rolf Schneider: Die Unbewältigten – Regie: Edgar Kaufmann (Hörspiel – Rundfunk der DDR)
 1965: Heinz Knobloch: Pardon für Bütten – Regie: Wolfgang Brunecker (Kinderhörspiel – Rundfunk der DDR)
 1970: Finn Havrevold: Katastrophe (Schmachtende Stimme) – Regie: Helmut Hellstorff (Rundfunk der DDR)
 1970: Armand Lanoux: Der Hüter der Bienen (Angelita) – Regie: Fritz Göhler (Hörspiel – Rundfunk der DDR)
 1976: Adolf Glaßbrenner: Antigone in Berlin (Sprecherin) – Regie: Werner Grunow (Hörspiel (Kunstkopf) – Rundfunk der DDR)
 1977: Gerd Zebahl: Kumpane (Frau Büssing) – Regie: Fritz-Ernst Fechner (Kriminalhörspiel/Kurzhörspiel – Rundfunk der DDR)
 1990: Dylan Thomas: Unter dem Milchwald – Regie: Fritz Göhler (Original-Hörspiel – Rundfunk der DDR)

Literatur
 Frank-Burkhard Habel, Volker Wachter: Lexikon der DDR-Stars. Schauspieler aus Film und Fernsehen. Schwarzkopf & Schwarzkopf, Berlin 1999, ISBN 3-89602-304-7, S. 69.

Weblinks

 Biografie und Filmografie bei defa-sternstunden.de
 Irmgard Düren: "Wünsch Dir was" Ausschnitt einer Sendung von 1969 auf YouTube.

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MEET OUR PROFESSORS
Jorge Araujo
Professor Araujo is the Associate Head Coach for Cal State Fullerton. In 2018, Cal State Fullerton made history once again winning their third consecutive Big West Championship. Beside his long presence in D1 collegiate softball, Professor Araujo has also coached at the international level for the Mexican National Team.
Kerry Dienelt
Kerry Dienelt is a 2-time Olympian, 3-time NCAA Champion, and 3-time Hall of Fame Inductee.
She began her softball career at 6 years old, in a small city in Australia called Darwin, aka the "Outback" and went on to earn those 3 NCAA championships at UCLA. Next, she became the captain of the Australian Olympic team and helped lead them to two bronze medals.
Cody Thomson
Cody Thomson is the Assistant Coach for the University of Utah. He has coached this D1 program for the last 12 seasons.
Thomson works with the pitching staff, including recent All-Pac-12 selections Miranda Viramontes and Katie Donovan.
He is also former USA Softball Men's National Team pitcher, playing for the national team from 2004-09. He was named Best Pitcher at the NAFA World Series in 2006 and was a four-time ASA All-American.
Christina Washington
Christina Washington is currently the pitching coach for Cal State Fullerton. She has pivoted to coaching at the D1 level after a stellar playing career, where she pitched for both Cal State Fullerton and Boise State.
Christina was selected on the inaugural All-Big West Conference Freshman Team while at Fullerton and she tossed the first perfect game in Boise State history.
Kayla Joyce
Kayla Joyce is a former D1 assistant coach at Eastern Kentucky University and current player on the Philippine National Team. Before pursuing her Olympic hopes in international softball, Kayla was a four-year starter and impact player at Eastern Kentucky University.
Noleana "Woody" Woodard
After an All-American & Hall of Fame inducted playing career at San Jose State University, Noleana "Woody" Woodard went on to coach at University of North Carolina, La Sierra University, University of LaVerne, and at her D1 alma mater.
Kevin Castillo
Kevin Castillo is currently a D1 assistant softball coach at Cal State Long Beach and a member of the Men's U.S. National Fastpitch Softball Team. He has been a Team USA Member for over a decade and, also, has played on the ISF U.S. National Team, the Pan American U.S. National Team, and was an ISC All World Selection in 2015.
Shianne Brannan
Shianne Brannan had a standout D1 collegiate career with Cal State Fullerton, before becoming a National Pro Fastpitch player for the Canadian Wild.
Known for her defensive prowess, Brannan put herself in the college record books ranking second all-time in fielding assists with 526 and finished her senior season with 160 assists, the fifth most in single-season history. Equally notable, she started all but six games throughout her entire collegiate career ranking ninth all-time with 228 games started.
Shianne Brannan is also a member of Team Canada, who will be competing for their spot in the 2020 Olympics.
Kylee Lahners
Kylee Lahners is a former All-American from the University of Washington as well as an All-Region, All-Pac-12, and USA Junior National Team member.
After her stellar college career, Lahners became a National Professional Fastpitch (NPF) player. Currently, she represents the USA Baseball National Team competing in the Women's Baseball World Cup.


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A church is more than an assembly hall; it is a house of prayer. As we gather for worship, we are on holy ground as the Triune God comes to us in His Word and Sacraments and we respond with our prayers and praises.
The design and architecture also serve to teach the faith. Our sanctuary and nave are no exception. The cross is the central focus, as a visible reminder that through the cross of Christ we have redemption and salvation. The sanctuary's height represents the transcendence of God, that He has all authority in heaven and on earth.
However, the worship space was purposely designed to be wider than longer so that God's people could be as close to the chancel (altar area) as possible to reinforce the truth that the almighty God comes to us in a very personal way as He serves us through His Word, Baptism and the Lord's Supper. The organ and choir are in the rear of the church for their purpose is not to entertain, but to assist the congregation in the worship of the Holy Trinity.
The Chancel Cross
The sanctuary and nave are designed so that one's eye is drawn to the cross. The four stained glass windows around the cross form a circle representing eternity. It is a reminder that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, who took on human flesh and suffered and died for our sins on the cross.
These same four circular windows form the bottom of another symbol on the outside wall. As you look at the east exterior wall of the church, you will notice the circle is at the bottom of the cross. In this symbol, the circle represents the world. The large cross represents that the Gospel message of Christ crucified and risen is for the world.
The altar is where God's people offer to Him their sacrifice of prayer and praise and where Christ feeds his people with His body and blood. The two candles remind us that Jesus is the Light of the world.
The altar is covered with the fair linen, reminiscent of the linen in which Christ's body was wrapped when it was laid in the tomb. On the fair linen, there are five embroidered crosses, symbolizing the five wounds of Christ (two hands, two feet and side). The altar is freestanding as it is the table at which the Lord serves us with His Supper.
The Pulpit serves as the locale for the proclamation of God's Word of Law and Gospel. The Word along with Baptism and the Lord's Supper are the means of grace through which God forgives, saves, strengthens and comforts His people. Next to the pulpit is the processional cross. The crucifix is a visible reminder that it is the preaching of Christ crucified that is to be proclaimed from the pulpit since the cross is our source of salvation.
The Baptismal Font
The baptismal font stands opposite the pulpit in a prominent place. It has eight sides. The apostle Peter connects the number eight with baptism in his first epistle, where he draws the connection between the eight survivors of the flood (Noah and his wife, his three sons and their wives) and the water of Baptism. Not only did the waters of the great Flood kill and destroy, but the same water lifted up the ark to save Noah and his family and all animals on the ark. In the same way, the water of baptism also kills and makes us alive as through this Sacrament we are joined to Christ's death and resurrection. In Baptism, the old Adam drowns and dies and the new man is raised.
The Paschal Candle
The Paschal candle is lit whenever there is a celebration of new life. Thus, it is lit during the fifty days of the Easter season, at baptisms and at funerals when it is placed at the head of the casket.
Our Pipe Organ
Our pipe organ was installed in the church in 1991. It is the 54th instrument built by Dobson Pipe Organ Builders of Lake City, Iowa, and is their second in Indiana. (The first is at Indiana University.) It was built to a high standard of quality, and even in 1991 was intended to be moved to our new church. Lynn Dobson, owner and artistic director of the firm, designed the organ case, which is made of white oak with accents of red, blue and real gold leaf, to harmonize with the architectural elements of our old church. In a similar way, the new church has been designed to complement the architectural character of the organ, and to provide a supportive acoustical environment for the organ and other musical instruments. While it can play concert music, the organ was designed primarily to encourage congregational singing in worship, to accompany the choir, and to play solo music based on hymn tunes.
The organ contains 914 pipes, some of wood or zinc but most are of alloys of tin and lead. They are arranged in 13 tonal colors, or stops, and 16 sets, or ranks. There are two manual keyboards and a pedal keyboard. Each key is directly connected to a valve that opens when the key is played, allowing wind to enter a pipe. This mechanical system, or tracker action, has hundreds of thin wooden strips, or trackers, which connect the keyboards to the pipe valves. This mechanical system has been used in organs since the instrument's invention by the Greeks about 2,300 years ago.
Between March 23, and April 1, 2009, two Dobson technicians, John Panning (one of the original installers in 1991) and John Ourensma disassembled and then reassembled each piece and pipe of this instrument with the help of numerous church members. A big "thank you" to all the volunteers who did so much tedious work as well as heavy lifting through this amazing process!
The present-day replacement value of this high quality instrument, a gift from St. Paul member Dora Fischer, is approximately twice its original purchase price.
The stained glass windows serve to teach both young and old. The eight windows on the sides of the nave encompass the entire New Testament era beginning with the birth of Christ and continues to the second coming of Christ. The windows, designed by Butler Fine Art Glass in Indianapolis, seek to teach the faith and show how God has and continues to serve, bless and forgive His people until He comes again in glory and gathers all believers to be with Him forever. Each of the windows includes a Scripture verse from one of St. Paul's epistles since our congregation is named St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church.
The Nativity Window The Baptism Window
The Prodigal Son Window The Passion Window
The Resurrection Window The Reformation Window
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cron.schedule('43 11 * * *', function(){
  var now = moment()
  var formatted = now.format('YYYY-MM-DD HH:mm:ss')
  console.log('Starting the cron boss!');
  var dbSelectPromise = function(db, sql1) {
      return new Promise(function(resolve, reject) {
          db.select(sql1, function(err, data) {
              if (err) {
                  reject(err)
              } else {
                  resolve(data)
              }
          })
      })
    }
    var users =[]
    var sql = "select distinct(user_id) from user_level_task"
    dbSelectPromise(db,sql).then(function(secondResult){
      for(i=0;i<secondResult.length;i++){
      var sql1 = "select max(level_id) as level from user_level_task where user_id ="+secondResult[i].user_id
      dbSelectPromise(db,sql1).then(function(thirdResult){
        console.log(thirdResult)
        console.log(current)
        var sql2 = "select task_id form user_level_task where user_id = '"+secondResult[i].user_id+"' and level_id = '"+thirdResult[0].level+"' "
        dbSelectPromise(db,sql2).then(function(fourthResult){
          var leng = fourthResult.length
          for(i=0;i<leng;i++){
            console.log(fourthResult[i])
          }
        })
      })
     }
    })
});

The problem i am facing is i cannot access value of i in third and fourth promises. Please help!

A: I think what's happening is that i is no longer the same when you create those new promises because the for loop is still running. It appears that what you really need is the user_id and level_id. I suggest you restructure your code a bit to reduce nesting and pass on the values you need for future promises.
Perhaps something similar to this:
dbSelectPromise(db, sql)
.then(secondResult => {
  const levelPromises = [];
  secondResult.forEach(res => {
    levelPromises.push(getLevelByUserId(res.user_id, db));
  });
  return Promise.all(levelPromises); // Promise.all only if you want to handle all success cases
})
.then(result => {
  result.forEach( level => {
    { userId, queryResult } = level;
    // ...
  })
  //...
})
.catch(err => {
  console.log(err);
});

function getLevelByUserId(userId, db) {
  const query = `select max(level_id) as level from user_level_task where user_id = ${userId}`;
  return dbselectPromise(db, query).then(result => { userId, result });
}

It creates an array of all the get level queries as promises and then passes it along to the next step using Promise.all() which will only resolve if all queries were successful. At that point, you will have access to the userId again of each result because we returned it in our new function for your next set of queries.
I think you should abstract your queries a bit further instead of using a generic dbSelectPromise and don't forget to catch() at the end otherwise you won't know what's happening.
Note: It assumes your db variable instantiated properly and your original db.select doesn't need to be returned based on whatever library you're using. There's also some new syntax there.

A:
The problem i am facing is i cannot access value of i in third and fourth promises. Please help!

This is because you're using reinitializing i without using let. When the loop is in process, the value will be different than what you expect.

each promise is dependant on the other and need to run synchronously

For this to work, You need to chain promises. Also, you can make use of Promise.all() to execute a bunches of promises at once. Remember, Promise.all() is all or nothing.
Making those changes to your code, I get the following structure.
'use strict';

let _ = require('lodash');

function dbSelectPromise(db, sql1) {
  return new Promise((resolve, reject) => {
    return db.select(sql1, (err, data) => {
      if (err) {
        return reject(err);
      }
      return resolve(data);
    });
  });
}

function process(secondResult) {
  let sql1 = "select max(level_id) as level from user_level_task where user_id =" + secondResult[i].user_id;
  return dbSelectPromise(db, sql1).then(function (thirdResult) {
    console.log(thirdResult);
    let sql2 = "select task_id form user_level_task where user_id = '" + secondResult[i].user_id + "' and level_id = '" + thirdResult[0].level + "' ";
    return dbSelectPromise(db, sql2);
  });
}

function getUsers() {
  let sql = "select distinct(user_id) from user_level_task";
  return dbSelectPromise(db, sql).then((users) => {
    return users;
  }).catch(() => {
    return [];
  });
}

cron.schedule('43 11 * * *', function () {

  var now = moment();
  var formatted = now.format('YYYY-MM-DD HH:mm:ss');

  getUsers().then((users) => {
    let batches = _.map(users, function (user) {
      return process(user);
    });
    return Promise.all(batches);
  }).then((fourthResult) => {
    console.log('Your fourthResult [[],..]', fourthResult);
  }).catch(() => {
    console.log('err while processing', err);
  });
});

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UNITED NATIONS — Representatives from DuPont joined a joyful crowd of students, their families, ambassadors and dignitaries from all over the world at the United Nations on March 20th to celebrate the unveiling of The Big Book: Pages for Peace. This outsize volume — 12 feet (3.7 meters) tall, 10 feet (3 meters) wide, and weighing over a ton (907 kilograms) — is printed on 4,000 yards (3657 meters), or almost three miles (4.8 kilometers), of DuPont™ Tyvek®.
This colorfully illustrated 1,100 page volume — which includes thousands of poems, illustrations, and letters, including ones from renowned world leaders like the Dalai Lama, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, U.N Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, and Nelson Mandela has been a dozen years in the making. "One Day Peace will Cover the World", reads one student's brightly illustrated slogan from the book. "Peace Begins at Home" is another.
The Big Book began as an after-school enrichment program at the Groton-Dunstable Regional Middle School in Massachusetts in 2004 when teacher, Betsy Sawyer, and eight fifth grade students formed the "Bookmakers and Dreamers Club" with a goal of building the biggest book in the world on the topic of peace. Club members solicited letters, poetry, artwork, and songs from writers, artists, musicians, and world leaders. Over 1000 student participants and 3,500 contributors took part in the project.
Because of the size of the book, which measures 20 feet across when opened, and the fact that it will be travelling around the world, a light, yet durable material was needed to make up its pages. And this substance had to be bright and flexible so as not to comprise The Big Book's fun, colorful pages and important message.
After the club approached them for advice, students and faculty at the nearby University of Massachusetts Lowell's Francis College of Engineering recommended the use of DuPont™ Tyvek® because it has a higher strength-to-weight ratio than paper, absorbs little or no moisture, is both strong and tear-resistant, and is made of environmentally responsible material.
The book's reception was held on the U.N.'s International Day of Happiness. Seven of the original students in the club, now juniors in college, took part in the event. They and their teacher expressed gratitude to the company for donating both time and Tyvek® to the cause. "DuPont worked with us for the last decade and never gave up on these dedicated students, helping them realize a seemingly unattainable goal," Betsy Sawyer recalled.
Chris Marx, global business leader – Tyvek®, DuPont Protection Solutions, returned the praise, saying, "These students should be applauded for what they have accomplished and we are delighted to have contributed to their success and the endurance of their gift to the world. DuPont is proud to be a part of this remarkable project." Tyvek® brand platform For Greater Good™ represents the promise of DuPont™ Tyvek® to help protect others so they can accomplish big things.
After its time at the U.N., The Big Book will head to South Korea, where it will be displayed at the 66th United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI) / Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Conference in the City of Gyeongju, beginning on May 30th.
The Pages for Peace Foundation, a 501c3 not-for-profit organization formed in 2008, is accepting public donations toward further exhibiting The Big Book. The students hope to bring the book to a global audience by funding both more travel and the creation of a display and automatic page turning device by students at UMass Lowell's Francis College of Engineering. For additional information, and to see updates on the world tour of The Big Book, please visit their website, www.pagesforpeace.org.


I'm standing in line at the checkout at Shop 'N Save yesterday. They have installed LCD monitors to keep you less aggravated while you wait, featuring the same kind of content you see at the pre-previews at the movies. News of the day. Local ads. "Games". Games like Celebrity Scramble!
On the next screen, they put up the hint.
The name of Kirstie Alley's Showtime thing, right? But not everyone knows that. I don't even know how I knew it. I probably shouldn't have. But for everyone else who doesn't know it, and that could be, like, a whole lot of people, they think that Shop 'N Save TV just gave us the hint "fat actress" for Kirstie Alley. Maybe that helped some people solve the celebrity scramble. But that's okay to say out loud now, and put up on video screens in public places, just because it's the name of a TV show?
If the guy in front of me at the store seemed like he wanted to bail for a different line, would it be okay for me to point to the line on checkout five and say "Don't go over there buddy, there's a couple of fat shoppers in line, and they're probably buying a lot of food"?
Once again, not thinking that would be okay.


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Young Sikh Association Singapore (YSA) managed to catch hold of Singapore ambassador-at-large Prof Tommy Koh for its latest lecture session.
Prof Koh, a former ambassador to the United States and also Singapore's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York from 1968 to 1971, spoke about the growing role of 'soft power' in Asia at YSA's Eighth Khwaish Lecture on 30 April 2016.
In his address, he said Singapore has been successful in building its soft power which has allowed the republic to maintain its influence and power within the region and globally.
He specified three important sources of Singapore's soft power – having one of the world's most diverse populations, both religiously and racially; having good governance and being one of the least corrupt countries in the world; and having a well-planned out city and infrastructure.
When it comes to exerting influence on the global scale, despite not being a permanent member of one of the three large international groupings – the United Nation's Security Council, the G7 and the G20, Singapore still wields large amounts of clout due to its representation and chairing of the Forum of Small States and the Global Governance Group, according to a statement released by YSA.
Mr Davinder Singh, Member of Parliament for Toa Payoh GRC and YSA's Advisor, delivered the inaugural Khwaish lecture on "The New World Order: Are Singaporeans Really Prepared?" on 14 August 2004.
Mr Kishore Mahbubani, Dean of Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, spoke at the second lecture on "Does Globalisation Erode Cultural Identity?" 19 February 2005.
Mr Ho Kwon Ping, Chairman, Banyan Tree Group, spoke at the third lecture on "Domestic and International Challenges for Singapore" on 22 April 2006.
Mr Zulkifli Masagos, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Education, presented the fourth lecture on "Strong Heads, Weak Hearts – Singaporeans and the Future of Singapore" on 17 November 2008.
At the Fifth Khwaish Lecture on 8 November 2008, HE Mr Sajjad Ashraf, Pakistan's High Commissioner to Singapore, delivered the lecture on "Race and Ethnicity: Why They Divide? How They Unite?".
The Sixth Khwaish Lecture on 16 May 2009 was with Mr Ong Keng Yong, Ambassador-at-Large; and Director, Institute of Policy Studies, and it was on "Engaging the Citizens in Policy Development".
On 29 November 2014, Mr Piyush Gupta, Chief Executive Officer, DBS Group Holdings and DBS Bank, delivered the seventh Khwaish lecture on "The Issue of Talent and Integration – Global Competition, Local Challenges".
The eighth lecture is organised in partnership with SINDA Youth Club and Sikh Sewaks Singapore. It is supported by the Lee Foundation, Tote Board, Singapore Pools and the National Integration Council.


A file photo from last year's veterans ceremony. Sadly, Mary Geipel, baby blue jacket, is not with us anymore.
Members of the American Legion Post 127 will be recognized at the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at High Plains today at 11 a.m.
After the Ceremony, they can break away for lunch at one of these local restaurants.
Vets get free lunch at TGI Fridays on Nov. 11.
Get a Bloomin' Onion and a beverage for free at Outback on Nov. 11 and get 10 percent off Nov. 12 'til the end of the year. Offer valid for veterans and active duty military with military ID.
AND … The new Popular Demand Barber Shop (across from Bob's Discount Furniture) 516-2 Boston Post Road is offering $5 off a haircut to veterans with a valid military ID through Nov. 16.
Amity Regional High School in partnership with the American Legion Post 127 – Orange will celebrate Veterans Day with an all-day gallery walk for Amity students, and a reception for veterans.
Veterans affiliated with the American Legion Post 127 will be setting up a gallery of memorabilia and equipment in the Amity High School Library Media Center.
Throughout the school day, Amity students will visit the library to view the displays, interact with veterans, and learn about the service and sacrifice of Americans who served our nation.
From 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, the Social Studies Department, Music Department, and Culinary Arts Department will host a reception for BOW veterans.
The reception will feature musical performances, refreshments, and take-home dinners for veterans.
All veterans in the BOW community are invited to this event. Please RSVP to Wendy Carrafiello at Wendy.Carrafiello@reg5.k12.ct.us.


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Q: Issue with Telerik RadTabStrip Telerik Rad Tab Strip is not working in the nested Tab Strip. In the below code if i remove Required field validator everything is working fine but if it is added it is not working. How to fix this issue. Any help would be appreciated.
Code:
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<%@ Register Assembly="Telerik.Web.UI" Namespace="Telerik.Web.UI" TagPrefix="telerik" %>
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        <telerik:RadTabStrip ID="RadTabStrip1" runat="server" MultiPageID="radMZendeskMultipage"
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                <telerik:RadTab Text="Site Feautures" Width="250px">
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                <telerik:RadTab Text="Two" Width="250px">
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            </Tabs>
        </telerik:RadTabStrip>
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            <telerik:RadPageView runat="server" ID="siteConfig">
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A: I encountered the same problem and it has to do with the RequiredFieldValidator now knowing which event to use.  I solved my issue by setting the ValidationGroup on my RequiredFieldValidator and submit button on my form so that the validation fires on that event.


You are a peaceful alien from planet Zethra. Your mission on Earth is to make people stop killing each other and to teach them to live in peace and harmony. After years of studying human psychology and physiology, your nation has created a device that turns aggressive humans into pacifists. Your flying saucer is equipped with 3 devices of such kind. Abduct soldiers on the battle field and release them once they are turned into pacifists. Remember that pacifists are humans too and can be killed by a random bullet.
• Move your flying saucer with arrow keys.
• Stop your flying saucer precisely above a soldier to abduct him.
• Once an abducted soldier is converted, press "Space" over an empty area to release him.
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Kevin T. Kelly
postmodern pop
REVIEW: "KICKING AGAINST THE PRICKS" AT ALAN AVERY ART COMPANY
KEVIN T. KELLY AT ALAN AVERY ART COMPANY
BY DANIEL BROWN
"Ship of State", Acrylic on Canvas, 65 x 54", ©2017 Kevin T. Kelly
Kevin T. Kelly has created a new body of paintings for this exhibition at Alan Avery Art Company in Atlanta, and they are his most complex, his most biting, his most urgent in his long career as one of this country's foremost painters. Long associated with a neo-Pop style, which he probably learned in his years in New York as Tom Wesselmann's studio assistant, Kelly, in these paintings, examines and critiques an America so over saturated with images from the media (movies, television, the computer, newspapers, magazines) that cartoons and pornography and violence become grandly equivalent in a culture gone wild with visual culture on overload. These paintings may be said to follow a kind of collage format, wherein layers of images bump into one another, bounce off each other, are thrust forward at the viewer (neatly showing his understanding of collage as a medium: the perfect concept for a culture so fragmented by random images that their meaning may just be the prurient excitement they engender).
"Predictive Programming", Acrylic on Canvas, 54 x 65", ©2018 Kevin T. Kelly
Kelly also manifests a complex understanding of how Abstract Expressionist paintings can be reformatted into Pop—Pop Art was considered a total break from AE at its inception; these are Kelly's first "allover paintings", where almost no space is left unfilled, wherein images are layered one atop the other, or overlap each other; each painting is a pastiche of imagery, equating sometimes important images from the news ("Ship of State"), wherein what appears to be a refugee on a raft (who could just as easily be an image from a movie) is escaping from some war or other. Who's our Savior from mass confusion? Superman appears, as he does often in these paintings: would we know, at this point in the 21st century, any difference between a cartoon and "reality"; can we tell the difference between sexual pornography and the headless "emcee" who appears in quite a number of these paintings, sometimes as a newscaster, sometimes as a magician, sometimes as a TV host? Have we devolved solely into a passive audience, receivers of images, confirming Marshall McLuan's idea that "the medium is the message"? Are we existing just to be entertained? And, if so, what is the influence of the media on us? Kelly proposes that we are literally expecting Superman to rescue us and/or to entertain us in our insatiable need for entertainment and for an invented superhero. In "Predictive Programming", a suburban-looking woman "presents" "Wonder Woman" to us. Does she want to be Wonder Woman? Is this a biting statement on the devolution of contemporary feminism into cartoons and fantasy? Images from pornography appear throughout these paintings, usually as spread-eagled womens' legs with porn-style heels on their feet, thrust at the viewer as porn does (that the thrusting of these images at us comes from Cezanne is another Kelly tour-de-force).
"Amused to Death", Acrylic on Canvas, 54 x 65", ©2018 Kevin T. Kelly
Violence appears in all of Kelly's new paintings, but they are usually images, again, from the media, sometimes of men, sometimes of women holding guns, so that the viewer can't determine whether it's all entertainment being depicted, or whether we're still able or capable of understanding the differences between media culture and what passes for reality in a media-saturated culture. And the backgrounds of all the paintings show faces and/or eyes, where Kelly proposes a kind of constant prurience, the idea of watching and being watched, which is probably at the heart of pornography's intentions. Pinocchio (nose long because of chronic lying) and Superman and Wonder Woman and that headless "host" appear frequently throughout Kelly's new paintings. He flirts with two and three dimensions throughout this body of work, which enhances the sense of constant movement in the paintings, from image to image, in a kind of painterly visual, cultural feedback loop: his paintings, thus, are able to critique the role of the media in our lives as if each painting is a collage of media imagery. And since so much contemporary art, particularly in nonprofit spaces, proposes to lecture and hector us about Social Justice, Women's Issues and the like from a leftist/progressive perspective, Kelly is offering a different, powerful critique of American media culture and its influences on us, making his work the rare paintings that critique American popular culture from a non-"progressive" perspective: that alone is both a gift from the artist and makes this body of paintings both rare and exceptionally effective as postmodern critique. Kelly also proves in these paintings that the Pop style of painting can be used in ways other than the celebration and/or critique of consumer culture and of capitalist materialism. These paintings' greatness lies partially there: Kelly both undermines our assumptions about Pop art and its intentions while integrating other styles from 20th and 21st century media culture for political purposes rarely addressed in contemporary visual culture. His frequent use of red, white and blue both looks back to their primary role in twentieth century art while proposing that these quintessentially American colors—those of our flag–have been inverted for other purposes by a voracious media culture that's eating us alive.
"Skullbuggery", Acrylic on Canvas, 65 x 54", ©2018 Kevin T. Kelly
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