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Ismenia Mendes Joins Cast of Playwrights Horizons' GRAND CONCOURSE
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2014
Tickets go on sale to the general public and rehearsals begin today, Tuesday, September 16 for the Playwrights Horizons World Premiere production of GRAND CONCOURSE, a new play by playwright and two-time Obie Award-winning actress Heidi Schreck (There Are No More Big Secrets, Creature). Directed by Kip Fagan (The Revisionist, Asuncion), the play is the second production of the acclaimed theater company's 2014/2015 Season. It follows the critically-acclaimed Bootycandy, a new play written and directed by Robert O'Hara, now playing on the Mainstage.
Photo Coverage: The Cast of GRAND CONCOURSE Meets the Press
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 16, 2014
Playwrights Horizons will present the World Premiere production of GRAND CONCOURSE, a new play by playwright and two-time Obie Award-winning actress Heidi Schreck (There Are No More Big Secrets, Creature). Directed by Kip Fagan (The Revisionist, Asuncion), the play is the second production of the acclaimed theater company's 2014/2015 Season. The company just met the press, and BroadwayWorld brings you photos below!
Playwrights Horizons Now Accepting Online Lottery Entries for GRAND CONCOURSE's First Preview
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2014
Playwrights Horizons is now accepting entries for its popular LIVEforFIVE online lottery for up to two $5 tickets each to the world premiere of GRAND CONCOURSE, a new play by playwright and two-time Obie Award-winning actress Heidi Schreck (There Are No More Big Secrets, Creature, Showtime's "Nurse Jackie"), directed by Kip Fagan (The Revisionist, Asuncion).
Heidi Schreck's GRAND CONCOURSE Begins Previews Tonight at Playwrights Horizons
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2014
Previews begin tonight, October 17 at 7:30 PM for the Playwrights Horizons' world premiere production of GRAND CONCOURSE, a new play by playwright and two-time Obie Award-winning actress Heidi Schreck (author of There Are No More Big Secrets, Creature, Showtime's 'Nurse Jackie'). Directed by Kip Fagan (The Revisionist, Asuncion), the play is the second production of the acclaimed theater company's 2014/2015 Season. It follows the critically-acclaimed Bootycandy, a new play written and directed by Robert O'Hara, which concludes its extended run this Sunday evening on the Mainstage.
GRAND CONCOURSE Begins Previews Tomorrow at Playwrights Horizons
Previews begin tomorrow, Friday, October 17 at 7:30 PM for the Playwrights Horizons' world premiere production of GRAND CONCOURSE, a new play by playwright and two-time Obie Award-winning actress Heidi Schreck (author of There Are No More Big Secrets, Creature, Showtime's 'Nurse Jackie'). Directed by Kip Fagan (The Revisionist, Asuncion), the play is the second production of the acclaimed theater company's 2014/2015 Season. It follows the critically-acclaimed Bootycandy, a new play written and directed by Robert O'Hara, which concludes its extended run this Sunday evening on the Mainstage.
Photo Flash: First Look at Heidi Schreck's GRAND CONCOURSE at Playwrights Horizons
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2014
Playwrights Horizons' world premiere production of GRAND CONCOURSE, a new play by playwright and two-time Obie Award-winning actress Heidi Schreck (author of There Are No More Big Secrets, Creature, Showtime's 'Nurse Jackie'), has an opening night set for Wednesday, November 12 at 7PM. The limited engagement will play through Sunday evening, November 30, at Playwrights Horizons' Peter Jay Sharp Theater (416 West 42nd Street). Directed by Kip Fagan (The Revisionist, Asuncion), the play is the second production of the acclaimed theater company's 2014/2015 Season. It follows the critically-acclaimed Bootycandy, a new play written and directed by Robert O'Hara, which concludes its extended run this Sunday evening on the Mainstage.
In Performance Video: Quincy Tyler Bernstine Performs from Playwrights Horizons' GRAND CONCOURSE
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2014
This week's New York Times In Performance video, actress Quincy Tyler Bernstine of Heidi Schreck 's new play GRAND CONCOURSE, now playing through November 30th at Playwrights Horizons.
Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of GRAND CONCOURSE at Playwrights Horizons with Marin Mazzie, Adam Driver & More
Playwrights Horizons' world premiere production of GRAND CONCOURSE, a new play by playwright and two-time Obie Award-winning actress Heidi Schreck (author of There Are No More Big Secrets, Creature, Showtime's 'Nurse Jackie'), opened last night, November 12, 2014.
Review Roundup: GRAND CONCOURSE Opens Off-Broadway
by Review Roundups - Nov 12, 2014
Playwrights Horizons' world premiere production of GRAND CONCOURSE, a new play by playwright and two-time Obie Award-winning actress Heidi Schreck (author of There Are No More Big Secrets, Creature, Showtime's 'Nurse Jackie'), opens tonight, November 12, 2014. Let's see what the critics had to say...
GRAND CONCOURSE Opens Tonight at Playwrights Horizons
Playwrights Horizons' world premiere production of GRAND CONCOURSE, a new play by playwright and two-time Obie Award-winning actress Heidi Schreck (author of There Are No More Big Secrets, Creature, Showtime's 'Nurse Jackie'), opens tonight, November 11, 2014.
Lee Wilkof, Bobby Moreno and More Set for Playwrights Horizons' BOOTYCANDY and GRAND CONCOURSE
by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2014
Playwrights Horizons has announced initial casting for its upcoming 2014/2015 Season. The announcement includes casting for the first two shows of the season: initial casting for BOOTYCANDY, the New York premiere of a new play written and directed by Obie Award winner Robert O'Hara (In the Continuum, Antebellum, Insurrection: Holding History); and initial casting for GRAND CONCOURSE, the World Premiere of a new play by playwright and two-time Obie Award-winning actress Heidi Schreck (There Are No More Big Secrets, Creature), directed by Kip Fagan (The Revisionist, Asuncion).
Catherine Zuber and Tony Straiges Among 2017 Theatre Development Fund/Irene Sharaff Awardees
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2017
Six-time Tony Award-winning costume designer CATHERINE ZUBER and legendary scenic designer TONY STRAIGES are among the 2017 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients which were just announced by Theatre Development Fund (TDF), a not-for-profit service organization for the performing arts.


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Do Nasal Cleaners Work?
If you have chronic sinus or allergy problems, you may be suffering from facial pain and breathing difficulties, and feel as though your nose is perpetually stuffed and clogged.
Many of those with on-going sinus issues recommend nasal irrigation, a technique that uses a saltwater solution to tsunami any clogged nasal passages.
But does it work?
How Nasal Cleaners Function
Evangeline Lausier, MD, assistant clinical professor of medicine and director of clinical services at Duke University's department of integrative medicine, believes it does: "I find it to be the first line of defense in dealing with complicated sinus problems and allergy problems. Particularly if you are developing congestion or have a sinus infection, it's very helpful."
Across multiple studies, people who suffered from daily sinus symptoms were able to find relief by using the nasal irrigation system daily. Once the initial symptoms stopped, a regular cleanse three times a week was usually enough.
Are Nasal Cleaners Safe?
For most people, using a nasal cleanse was generally safe. Approximately 10% of regular users did report experiencing mild side effects, including nasal irritation and stinging. Nosebleeds have been occasionally, but rarely, reported. Some of the ways to reduce and even prevent these side effects and issues include reducing the amount of salt in the saline solution, changing the frequency of Neti pot use, and changing the temperature of the water used.
Irrigating the nasal cavities can be an effective way to relieve sinus symptoms, and works as a complement or even replacement to traditional sinus treatments, like antibiotics or nasal steroids.
"Nasal irrigation is one attempt to help patients manage their symptoms, whether that's in addition to antibiotics or instead of antibiotics," says Melissa Pynnonen, MD, associate professor of otolaryngology at the University of Michigan. "It works best to relieve symptoms of dry mucus, thick mucus, and crusty mucus."
However, it is very important to note that nasal mucus, although annoying, does help protect the body against infection. "The nasal mucus we have in the nose contains very important immune elements that are the first line of respiratory defense against infections," explains Talal Nsouli, MD. By removing mucus, you may also dilute or wash away these beneficial antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral agents, so you need to use it in moderation.
Extensive long-term use can certainly have a negative impact on your sinus health, but by moderating your use of your chosen nasal irrigator, you can best live a healthy life.
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VIDEO: Deontay Wilder Risks Injury Before Tyson Fury Trilogy – Goes Dirt Track Racing
October 9 will mark the end of the bad blood and bitter rivalry between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder.
Well, at least, that's what the fans are hoping for.
Ahead of his trilogy mega-fight against 'The Gypsy King', Deontay Wilder recently shared an update on Instagram. While he seems to be in a good place before the most critical fight of his life, his latest post raised some eyebrows.
A post shared by Deontay Wilder (@bronzebomber)
In his Instagram post, he shared a video of dirt track racing at top speed. There are several risks attached to driving a mud buggy at top speed.
Given that there's a mega championship fight fuelled by bad blood and tension on the line, this was an even riskier thing to do. Luckily, Deontay Wilder exited the dirt track uninjured and unscathed.
Being in the best shape of his life, he is now looking to regain his WBC heavyweight title and then climb the ranks in the division towards Anthony Joshua's current throne.
What will the heavyweight division look like after Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3?
Before 'The Bronze Bomber' and Tyson Fury head into battle on October 9, there is another heavyweight clash that could set the division's narrative for the next few months.
Read More: Tyson Fury's Promoter, Frank Warren, Announces "Bad News" for Deontay Wilder
Two-time unified heavyweight world champion, Anthony Joshua is now all set to take on the undisputed cruiserweight champion, Oleksandr Usyk. The two are scheduled to fight on September 25 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The winner of the Joshua-Usyk 12 round bout could be next in line to face the winner of Fury-Wilder 3. With these two back-to-back mega-fights, the heavyweight division could see huge changes and shifts in the coming few months. All four of these heavyweights are some of the best in the world and have an unparalleled set of skills.
The AJ-Usyk fight will set the tone for the subsequent Fury-Wilder trilogy bout. Fans will have a lot to think about right after the first show ends on September 25.
Which direction do you see this heavyweight tale heading into next?
Also Read: Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk: How to Buy, Price, Venue, and More
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To (i) measure lumbar intervertebral motion patterns produced during low force, high frequency posteroanterior (PA) thrusts applied to adjacent thoracolumbar spinal segments; (ii) determine the dependence of PA stiffness and impedance characteristics of the thoracolumbar spine on loading frequency; and (iii) ascertain the feasibility of using PA stiffness or impedance to characterize the in vivo mechanical response of the spine during spinal manipulation.
Three subjects–one normal (male), one patient diagnosed with L4-5 degenerative disk disease (female), and one patient diagnosed with L5 retrospondylolisthesis (male).
Intervertebral motion device (IMD) attached to pins inserted into the L3-4 or L4-5 spinous processes. Four repeated PA impulses were delivered to each of the spinous processes (T11-L3) using an Activator Adjusting Instrument with a force-acceleration measurement system.
Peak-to-peak intervertebral axial displacement, PA shear displacement and flexion-extension (FE) rotation were obtained using the IMD. Thoracolumbar PA impedance (force/velocity) vs. frequency histories and peak PA dynamic stiffness (impedance x frequency) were determined from the force-acceleration measurements. Averages and standard deviations of these measures were calculated from the repeated interventions performed at each level.
For the normal subject, the AAI PA impulses applied to the L2 spinous process (72 +/- 9 N) produced a 1.62 +/- 1.06 mm peak-to-peak intervertebral axial displacement, 0.48 +/- 0.1 mm PA shear displacement, and 0.89 +/- 0.49 degrees FE rotation at the L3-4 spinal segment. The amplitude of the lumbar intervertebral motion in the normal subject's spine decreased approximately sixfold when the AAI impulses were delivered further from the IMD measurement site. In both patients the axial, PA shear and FE lumbar intervertebral motions were of the same magnitude, but showed less variability than the normal subject as the AAI impulses were delivered closer to the IMD measurement site. The normal thoracolumbar spine exhibited a maximum dynamic PA impedance at a frequency of approximately 100-150 Hz, resulting in a peak PA stiffness ranging from 62 KN/m (L2 segment) to 124 KN/m (T11 segment). Thoracolumbar PA stiffness values tended to be higher for the patient with a severely degenerated disk (85-362 KN/m), whereas the patient with retrospondylolisthesis had a lower PA stiffness (32-96 KN/m).
In vivo kinematic measurements of the normal and pathologic human lumbar spine indicate that low force, PA impulses produce measurable segmental motions and reinforce the notion that mechanical processes play an important role in spinal manipulation and mobilization. Calculations of the peak dynamic stiffness derived from impedance vs. frequency measurements indicate that the dynamic stiffness of the thoracolumbar spine is considerably greater than previously reported stiffness values obtained using static and quasistatic manipulation and mobilization procedures. Computations of spinal input impedance are relatively simple to perform, can provide a noninvasive measure of the dynamic mechanical behavior of the spine, appear to have potential to discriminate pathologic changes to the spine, and warrant further study on a larger sample of normals and patients. Ultimately, chiropractic clinicians may be able to use low force, impact type spinal manipulation, together with dynamic impedance analysis procedures, to quantify the mechanical response of the normal and abnormal spine, to perform spinal diagnosis and subsequently to prescribe therapeutic treatment to patients.
Author information: Nathan M, Keller TS. Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Vermont, Burlington 05405-0156.
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The Story Within
In my last blog post, Music from the Inside-Out, I spoke about classical music and its unique ability to touch the listener on a deep personal level. My contention was that the best composers shared their unique stories and their view of the world through music. As a result, their music was able to stand the test of time.
I also lamented the fact that many (but not all) pop idols sadly sell themselves and their music short because they rely on an artificial stimulation of the audience without really appealing to the soul. In other words, rather than telling their own unique story that lies within, they look to get a reaction out of the audience that appeals to their base desires. This is what I call music from the outside-in.
Both classical and popular music can and do succumb to this, just as conversely, both genres can speak from the "inside-out". My contention is that what makes music great is that ability for the composer, singer, or songwriter to tell us his or her story in such a way that we feel an affinity with his or her yearnings, struggles, or desires - this is what I call "music with a message". That message might only be relevant to one generation or, in the greatest of music, transcend our lifetime and join the canon of musical history for multiple generations. In my opinion, this was the genius of Bach.
Now that I have stated my beliefs, I would like explain why I believe that the future of classical music will rely on the ability to tell a musical story from the inside-out.
Quite simply, what I am proposing is not a radical break from the past but an examination and cure from "where we went wrong". Let me elaborate:
In classical music concerts today, the "greatest hits" still predominate. These works might be as old as Mozart's Symphony No. 25 in G Minor (1788) or as new as Shostakovich's Symphony Number 5 (1937). We "recycle" these works which span roughly three centuries because they are masterfully created and span a range of emotions. Even the Shostakovich work cited above, although not so singable by the average listener, speaks to the heart. Its musical language, although not completely identical to the tonal system of Mozart, is still close enough to be evolutionary, rather than revolutionary. Shostakovich led a difficult life and no one would argue against the fact that that the dissonance and nervousness of his music are indicative of this. For many reasons (often personal to the listener), the raw passion, anger, and anxiety of this music also speak to us in our time today.
What we have then, in masterpieces by both composers, is a communication across the generations between the composer and the listener. As long as the listener will find it meaningful, pleasurable, or even therapeutic, he or she will continue to listen to this music.
What we lack, unfortunately, are modern works that speak to the sensitivities of today's listeners. After WWII, many composers became so academically and intellectually obsessed that they forgot about the need to speak to the hearts of the audience. My theory is that in the first part of the Twentieth Century, when Germanic composers such as Schoenberg, Webern, and Berg were desperately looking for new languages, they turned away from the audience in favor of a thoroughly academic approach. What they did, in effect, was to idolize the intellect out of a desperate yearning to find a new language. This is interesting, considering that Schoenberg felt very strongly that his music was a natural evolution from the tonally saturated chromatic music of the Romantic era. Schoenberg and his contemporaries were so caught up in not trying to sound like the masters of the past (this is not new since Beethoven's time) that they forgot how to speak to the people in the present. As a result, many true geniuses fell by the wayside of popular culture into what I refer to as the "listening library-elite" - ie: composers who create amazing pieces that the average person cannot readily comprehend, for understanding takes careful study of the works in question.
A stunning example of this is the Violin Concerto by Alban Berg (1935). Berg's highly emotional piece was certainly written with a story in mind but it was written in the new musical language of Twelve tone and Serialism. The problem is that still very few people can relate to it today because it is not inherently singable - this despite the waltz motifs and other Viennese rhythms. Therein lies our biggest problem. The music is interesting but not relatable. Stravinsky also delved into this world in the 1950s and 1960s in his own programmatic works.
As classical musicians, we need to step down from our academic pedestal and return to the roots of what made our music great - the ability to transcend the boundaries of culture through a universal language that everyone can sing and appreciate. What I am advocating is a return to the musical truths of the ancients.
Standing on the shoulders of the ancient Egyptians, Pythagoras discovered the mathematical foundation of harmony in sound. He discovered (or more exactly uncovered) that two sounds played together cause us to feel a certain way. The feelings of ease or unease are directly proportional to the degree to which the two sounds are consonant or dissonant While to a musician and a musically-inclined "layman" this sounds obvious, to the ancient Greeks, it was never yet understood from a mathematical perspective. This mathematical perspective that Pythagoras discovered opened up a world of harmony based on the proportions of string lengths simultaneously vibrating next to each other.
For instance, when two sounds played on a violin string are an octave apart, the lengths of the two strings are at a ratio of 2:1. In other words, one string is half the length of the other. Likewise, the perfect fifth, the bedrock interval of Western Civilization is created when two strings are in a ratio of 3:2. Strings a perfect fourth apart are in a ratio of 4:3. Because of these laws of nature, it is no coincidence that when two sounds are played together, our ears universally perceive them as being pleasing or discordant.
What I mean by this is that when we hear pleasing sounds and discordant sounds, the emotional reactions will more often than not be interpreted no matter what our cultural background. In order to understand this, one must merely look at how music is most often transmitted across the generations - from mother to child. For the most part, our first musical experiences have come from our mothers. This has been universal since time immemorial. It is almost as if from practically the day we were born many of us were taught (or perhaps instinctively knew?!) that a soothing melody makes us feel good. Whether this is nature or nurture is an interesting subject for another time!
As an aside, while non-Western cultures use and used different scale systems to make music, I have yet to find an example of a dissonant sound being perceived as pleasant (the author respectfully requests correction in this matter if he is incorrect).
So what must we do today? My contention is that we must support composers in our community who espouse the values of musical universality above. We must challenge them to compose with three key parts to the musical experience in mind - the composer, the audience, and the performer(s) (these should really be called interpreters). Since we live in a capitalistic system, meaning that composers and musicians need to eat, it is not reasonable to say "My music is only for the future generations." It must be for the present and the future. When all of three above elements are united in harmony, even music that is dissonant, but within the canonic tonal framework, will both resonate with our times and speak across the generations.
Daniel Broniatowski, D.M.A.Maestro Musicians, LLC
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From Charlie Gibbs
Posted on April 2, 2013 at 4:36 PM
Well put. Best of all, you didn't once use that dreadful word "accessible", which in this context comes directly from that academic (or, perhaps, pseudo-intellectual) pedestal that you're challenging.
Great blog, thanks for posting!


Ambition says it's taking the process of tracking and motivating sales teams beyond white boards and gongs.
The startup, which is part of the current class at incubator Y Combinator, launched its product last August, but has been "flying under the radar" in the press until now, said co-founder Travis Truett. He compared Ambition's approach to fantasy football — he's hoping Ambition users will be excited to log in every day and see how their team is doing.
Unlike fantasy football, however, Ambition isn't tracking professional athletes competing against each other in imaginary matches. (At least, that's how I remember fantasy football — it's been a long time since someone strong-armed me into participating.) Instead, it looks at the performance of different sales teams within the company, allowing them to compete for limited "seasons," with rewards for the winners.
Each team member is assigned an "ambition" score. The specific metrics that are used to calculate the score can be customized for each company and each position, so Truett suggested that it's a way to compare people who are doing different positions.
He added that Ambition integrates with phone and customer relationship management systems, so it can track the relevant metrics without requiring any extra work from the salespeople (though it may motivate them to keep the CRM updated).
The idea of "gamifying" the workplace isn't new, Truett acknowledges, but he said most companies are doing "gamification for gamification's sake" or "Gamification 1.0". More specifically, he suggested that many of the existing tools are too focused on leaderboards.
That's why the team-focused system could be an important motivator — participants feel like they have a stake in their team's success, even if they're not No. 1, and it also makes the process "peer motivated, not manager motivated," Truett said. Managers, meanwhile, can look at individual and team-wide data.
The startup was founded in Chattanooga, Tenn., and has raised seed funding from The Lamp Post Group, Y Combinator, and YC VC.


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Desirée Dawson Is Letting Her Lover Know She's 'All In' on Haunting New Single
Up-and-coming indie folk artist Desirée Dawson is in love, and on her latest track, she wants to make sure that her lover knows it.
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On Friday (Nov. 22), Dawson released her latest single "All In," a moving love ballad about that butterflies-in-your-stomach kind of brand new love. With a delicately plucked acoustic guitar line guiding the song from bar to bar, Dawson lends her enchanting vocals to spin the tale of her infatuation, before the song's chorus pours in a chorus of voices declaring that the singer is "stalling, falling, calling, all in" on her relationship. The song's lyric video (premiering below) paints that picture — literally, as two sketched-out lovers commune together after actually diving into their relationship.
In an interview with Billboard, Dawson says that the song was written shortly after she met her now-partner, and was dedicated to the "beautiful energy" she could feel from her every day. "t has been amazing to me how supported, loved and seen I can feel even during such a heavy hearted time and how vulnerability and being open has led us to some really beautiful places within ourselves and within our relationship," she recalls.
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The singer says that she has released love songs in the past, and audiences have assumed they were about "a cishet male," so she went out of her way to make "All In" explicitly queer. "I think it's important that others are reminded that there are other options then the hetero-normative narrative many of us are accustomed to."
Dawson also reflects on the structure of the song, which marks a shift in her sound toward the more ethereal. With the help of producers Chin Injeti and Ashleigh Ball, the singer says she was finally able to achieve the dreamy sound she was trying to capture. "My whole life I've been so moved by harmonies and the power that vocals hold," she says. "I have made a commitment to myself to showcase that in the upcoming music that I release into the world."
Check out the lyric video for Dawson's "All In" below:
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The office break room is more than just an area for your employees to relax, enjoy lunch and reenergize with a cup of coffee in the afternoon. It's also a place where up to 500 kinds of bacteria can be harbored, risking the health of your office and employees.
The stats are shocking — but they shed light on just how important it is to keep your office break room clean and sanitary.
That box of tea bags on the break room counter? It can hold as many as 17 times more bacteria as the average toilet seat.
The handle of your tea kettle? That can harbor as many as 12 times the bacteria of a toilet seat.
The fridge door and countertops are cleaned more frequently than those objects, but they can harbor eight times and five times as much bacteria as a toilet seat, respectively.
Dust shelves, vents, light fixtures and fans.
Wipe down tables, sinks, counters and walls.
Wash utensils, dishes and mugs.
Empty the trashcans and coffee maker.
Sweep the floors, taking care to reach areas under and behind furniture.
Mop the floors, working from the corer furthest from the exit.
Empty out the fridge, tossing any food that is past its prime.
Sanitize the microwave, trashcans, garbage disposal and refrigerator.
Scrub your tile floors and sinks.
Clean the inside of your garbage cans, recycling bins and fridge.


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Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy>Staff>Julia Longville
Cardiff Partnership for ITE
Professor Julia Longville
     Position: Dean for Cardiff School of Education and Social Policy
School:  Cardiff School of Education and Social Policy
E- mail: JLongville@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Research & Qualifications
MSc, BEd (Hons), CertEd, SFHEA
Julia Longville has an MSc in Coaching Science (UWIC), a BEd (Hons) Aesthetics and Human Movement Studies (University of Wales), a Certificate of Education (Barry Teacher Training College) and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She is currently studying for a PhD in Mental Health Literacy in High Performance Athletes.
• Leadership and Management
• Pedagogy
• Reviewing Learning
• Teaching and Assessment
• Inspection Secondary Sector
• Physical Literacy in Schools and the Community
• Mental Health Literacy
Enterprise and Research Profile:
Julia has made a significant contribution to enterprise activities in the university through her work as a reigistered inspector; as a consultant providing whole School training and development for primary and secondary schools in Wales; oragnising conferences and providing bespoke training at regional level.
She has contributed to research projects and publications in education and sport. Her main research interest is underpinned by the disciplines of physical education, pedagogy and wellbeing.
Julia Longville has been Dean in the Cardiff School of Education and Social Policy since July 2018. She has worked in education and sport for the past 40 years starting her career as a secondary Physical Education teacher in Coedylan Comprehensive School before moving to Whitchurch High School as Head of Girls' PE. With 31 years' experience in higher education Julia has led significant change in teaching and learning within the university.
Julia Longville was educated at Barry Grammar School for Girls and Bryn Hafren Comprehensive School, Barry. She has an MSc Coaching Science degree from UWIC and a Certificate of Education teaching qualification and a BEd (Hons) from Barry Teacher Training College. Julia is an Estyn Registered Inspector and education consultant.
Julia is passionate about teaching and learning and ensuring that all learners experience high quality teaching that inspires them to move on to higher education and employment in their chosen profession.
Julia previously held the posts of Acting Dean in the Cardiff School of Education and Social Policy (September 2017), Deputy Dean Learning and Teaching (DDLT) in the Cardiff School of Education (2016-2017), Principal Lecturer Student Experience in the Cardiff School of Sport at Cardiff Metropolitan University (2013-2016), Senior Lecturer in the Cardiff School of Sport (2000-2013), Her Majesty's Inspector for Education and Training (HMI) Estyn (1998-2000), Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education South Glamorgan Institute of Higher Education (1987-1998), Head of Girls' Physical Education Whitchurch High School Cardiff (1979-87) and Physical Education Teacher Coedylan Comprehensive School Pontypridd (1978-1979.)
External Roles
Julia was elected as a Sport Wales Board Member and served for two terms (2012-2018). She was Chair of the Sport Wales Community Sport Project ssupporting the implementation of a new Community Sport Project across Wales. She also chaired the Sport Wales Physical Literacy Expert Group that developed and implemented a Physical Literacy Framework in Wales. She represented the Board on the Sport Wales Advisory Group that published 'Acting. Today for an Active Tomorrow: Trends that will transform Sport in Wales (2014)'. She was a member of the Sport Wales Performance Management Group that developed and implemented a performance management system for sport across Welsh Local Authorities, National Governing Bodies and Sport Wales.
Julia is a former international athlete, playing netball for Wales at European and World Championship level. She is also a former international coach leading teams in European, Commonwealth Games and World Championships. She has coached at all representative levels including the first U21 World Youth Games in Canberra, Australia (1988); National Coach in the World Championships Sydney (1994); National Coach Commonwealth Games Melbourne (2006); Assistant Coach in the Commonwealth Games, Manchester (2002) and World Championships, Jamaica (2003).
Julia now shares her leadership and management experiences as a mentor to high performance sports coaches and leaders in higher education.


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In Nederland wordt deze bus alleen nog ingezet in de omgeving van Dordrecht bij taxibedrijf Lotax uit Dordrecht voor enkele buslijnen in het DAV-gebied en in Overijssel bij Connexxion Taxi Services. Vervoersbedrijf Arriva had een aantal bussen in haar wagenpark voor de P+R Citybus in Groningen, maar na het verlies van de concessie werden deze bussen afgevoerd.

MidCity Electric is een vol elektrische minibus met een lengte van 8 meter is niet alleen uitermate geschikt voor het emissievrij maken van binnensteden, maar ook ideaal voor het vervoer in dunbevolkte gebieden. De bus heeft een verlaagde vloer en biedt een makkelijke instap voor passagiers en rolstoelgebruikers. Daarnaast geeft de wielbasisverlenging een hoge flexibiliteit in type en aantal zitplaatsen. De MidCity Electric beschikt over een 87kWh-batterij met een actieradius van maximaal 220 km. VDL Bus & Coach brengt dit nieuwe elektrische model in de loop van 2018 op de markt.

Mede door de aanhoudende kritiek van chauffeurs, reizigers, gemeenten en de provincie ziet Connexxion in heel Noord-Holland af van de inzet van de 62 elektrische VDL Midcity-bussen, een bus die maximaal slechts twintig passagiers kan vervoeren.

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5 movies for expats and world travelers looking to stir up romance this Valentine's Day
8 Comments Posted by andy martin on February 5, 2013
Editor's note: Today we are happy to welcome a new member to the Displaced Nation team, Andy Martin. His debut post introduces our two favorite February's themes: Valentine's Day (aka expat love) and displaced movies (in honor of Oscar season). For those who haven't read Andy's Random Nomad interview with us, it's worth knowing that he's a UK-qualified social worker who now lives in Brazil with his Brazilian wife, and a self-professed football geek.
One of the things I discovered when I moved to Brazil is that Valentine's Day is not actually celebrated here until 12th June, where it is instead known as Dia dos Namorados (Boyfriend's/Girlfriend's Day). The reasoning for this is that 12th June is the eve of St. Anthony's Day, the saint otherwise known as "the marriage saint."
Additionally, what the rest of us know as Valentine's Day (14th February) typically falls during or around the time of Carnaval, and anyone who knows anything about the excesses of Carnaval knows that a holiday to celebrate fidelity may probably be best left until later in the year — say, June time.
Anyhow, seeing as my wife has lived in the UK and now openly embraces British culture she's suggested that it would only be proper to celebrate both the British and Brazilian holidays — she's a clever one! And what more traditional way to celebrate than a trip to the cinema?
Bearing this in mind, I've made a list of 5 films that couples like us — multicultural, expat, glolo and/or nomadic — might like to watch this coming Valentine's Day, to stir up the romance of travel that brought you together in the first place…
The one about adventure
1) Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), dir. Steven Spielberg
An action-adventure drama that pits Indiana Jones (played by Harrison Ford) against a group of Nazis who are searching for the Ark of the Covenant because Adolf Hitler believes it will make their army invincible.
Why I like it: The original Indiana Jones trilogy was released between 1981 and 1989, and despite the pointless release of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull in 2008, it will forever remain, for my generation at least, what introduced us to the potential excitement of exploring the unknown.
Personal note: I love my in-laws but they neglected their parenting duties in one pretty big way: their failure to introduce my wife to Indiana Jones (a situation that has, thankfully, now been rectified).
Most stunning aspect: Let's face it, any film that can make archaeology seem like the coolest profession in the world has got to be doing something right hasn't it?
The ones with the romantic clichés
The traveler is often accused of being a romantic, an idealist and of someone who is running away from life and all the problems and commitments that go with it. The alternative argument is that the traveler is actually taking life by the scruff of the neck and living it to the full.
Either way, two films that best capture this dialectic are the two that often most lionized by today's generation of travelers:
2) Into the Wild (2007), dir. Sean Penn
An adaptation (also by Penn) of the book of the same name, by Jon Krakauer, depicting the true story of Chris McCandless, a 24 year-old American and persistent wanderer whom believed that there was more to life than settling for the 9-5 grind in an office.
Why I like it: My wife introduced me to it (her riposte to my Indiana Jones exasperation). She had watched it early on in our relationship, when she was in Brazil and I was in London — a genuinely long distance relationship.
Personal note: She said that the film's protagonist, Chris McCandless, reminded her of me — although fortunately our story has had a bit of a happier ending than his (I'll say no more in order not to ruin it for you).
No half-measures: Boy did McCandless walk the walk, giving away his $24,000 college fund to charity before hitchhiking to Alaska and plunging into the wilderness, gradually seeking the means to remove himself from the "real world. "
3) The Motorcycle Diaries (Spanish: Diarios de motocicleta) (2004), dir. Walter Salles
A biopic of Ernesto "Che" Guevara as a young man, representing an adaptation of Che's memoir of the same name, recounting the trip he made around South America with his best friend, Alberto Granado.
Why I like it: Whatever you view of Che is, there is actually relatively little politics in the film, although one is introduced to some of the experiences that started to inform what he later became in life. Instead, for the most part, this is a film which perfectly captures what is to be young and curious of the world outside your own town or city. Che and Alberto chase beautiful landscapes and beautiful people, but also volunteer their time to those less fortunate than themselves.
Personal note: This film was the tipping point in inspiring me to travel around South America.
Memorable scene: There's a great scene that highlights the dichotomy between the travel romanticized by "travelers" and that which is driven by the needs of most other migrants around the world — the topic of my guest post last month for The Displaced Nation. In it Che and Alberto meet an indigenous couple who have been forced from their lands and who are traveling in order to find work. When the couple ask Alberto and Che why they are traveling, they reply: "We travel just to travel." Confused, the wife replies: "God bless you."
The one about being displaced
4) Lost in Translation (2003), dir. Sofia Coppola
The story of the unlikely bond between an aging movie star, played by the awesome Bill Murray, and a trailing spouse (Scarlett Johansson), after they meet in the bar of their five star hotel in Tokyo.
Why I like it: Life as a nomad is not all about romantic adventures and life-changing experiences — there are also just as many challenges and struggles: homesickness, culture shock and loss being just some of them. Lost in Translation is, perhaps, one of the films that best explores some of these issues.
Additional benefits: The story is poignant, and the film is beautifully shot.
The one that's not actually about travel or expats
5) Blood Into Wine (2010), dirs. Ryan Page & Christopher Pomerenke
A documentary about the Northern Arizona wine industry focusing on the musician Maynard James Keenan and Eric Glomski and their winery, Caduceus Cellers.
Why I like it: This film doesn't really have anything to do with either travel or expat life, but I'm including it here because it's about one of my favorite artists: Maynard James Keenan. A slightly biased choice perhaps, but I think it deserves a merit for the way it encapsulates the spirit of those people who have dreams and then act upon them to make them happen — a spirit which, I think, drives many of us travelers and expats.
Maynard's dream: Maynard dreams of starting a vineyard in Arizona. Yes, Arizona. Despite the doubts and concerns of the experts he consulted Maynard invested almost his entire fortune, made from working with the bands Tool and A Perfect Circle, to start a vineyard in Arizona — a state entirely unknown for growing wine.
Does he succeed? You'll have to watch it, I guess… And don't forget to invite a date!
Readers, what do you think of Andy's suggestions? Are these the sorts of films that make you feel romantic, or do you think he's bonkers? We're open to any and all comments…as well as to further recommendations of films likely to bring out the romantic side in us glomads!
STAY TUNED for tomorrow's post from our monthly columnist, James Murray, who right now can be found in front of his fireplace in Boston — and not because he's in a romantic mood! Far from it…
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8 responses to "5 movies for expats and world travelers looking to stir up romance this Valentine's Day"
ML Awanohara February 6, 2013 at 3:08 pm
@ Andy
I seem to have adopted the role of devil's advocate on this site, but my first impression upon scanning your list is that none of these films are the least bit romantic, at least from a female perspective! Four out of five have male protagonists — though I guess you could argue that two of those (Motorcycle Diaries, Blood into Wine) explore the theme of male bonding, or bromance. Something I don't find very romantic…but maybe it's just me.
The other film, Lost in Translation, focuses on a relationship between an older man and much younger woman…which is apparently celibate. It could almost be subtitled "The movie not about sex." Of the five films you mention it's the only one I've seen in a cinema, and tbh, I found it rather sterile.
Studies are always coming out saying that Englishmen aren't big on romance — so I guess I shouldn't have expected chick flicks to be on the list…?!
That said, the film I always think of when it comes to expat romance is The English Patient, which besides having "English" in the name, has British stars and a British TCK director, and is based on a novel written by the displaced (from Sri Lanka to Canada) Michael Ondaatje, who won the very English Booker Prize for it.
So the English can certainly do romance — in literature and on the big screen!
To recap: The Hungarian geographer, Count László de Almásy (Ralph Fiennes), pursues the elegant (and married) Englishwoman Katharine Clifton ( Kristin Scott Thomas) with fierce intensity before being literally consumed by fire. The fact that the action takes place during WWII and that some some of the characters have been forcibly displaced by the war adds poignancy to their love affair…
And, since we're prepping for Oscar season, the film did win 9 Academy Awards, including for Best Picture. So when the English do romance, they do it incredibly well. Just sayin'! 🙂
p.s. Did your wife like Indiana Jones? I'm genuinely curious…
andyhpmartin February 8, 2013 at 4:05 pm
Guilty as charged in terms of choosing my favourite films about travel (as opposed to romantic ones). Good point about the lack of women in them too, wasn't even something that had crossed my mind.
As for the lack of actual romance – again, guilty as charged. I have an aversion to happy endings in films, as my wife said when I mentioned your comment!
However, I'm not sure I go with the argument that by not watching chick flicks it necessarily means you're not romantic. I'd go with your choice of The English Patient though. Great film.
PS. Yes, she did like Indy although not as much as Back To the Future apparently. She doesn't like 'chick flicks' either…
awindram February 11, 2013 at 4:43 pm
@ML
We do seem to have a romantic tradition that errs towards the morose; more "The End of the Affair" than "An Affair to Remember."
ML Awanohara February 12, 2013 at 10:20 pm
@ Anthony
Ah, such an amusing turn of phrase! That's what we American women must see in you Brits! 🙂
andyhpmartin February 18, 2013 at 8:53 am
Grumpy / cynical are two things us Brits do best!
bornagainbrazilian February 14, 2013 at 2:28 am
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For those of you out of the U.S., don't forget – it's Valentine's Day!
The Gritty Poet February 14, 2013 at 11:32 pm
I know it is an obvious choice (or perhaps not) but despite its fairytale nature Don Juan de Marco is
a great expat love story.
Dr. Jack Michler: "Sadly, I must report that the last patient I ever treated, the great lover Don Juan DeMarco, suffered from a romanticism which was completely incurable, and even worse, highly contagious."
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There are a great many colored people who are ashamed of the cake-walk, but I think they ought to be proud of it.
James Weldon Johnson's quotes
Amsterdam was a great surprise to me. I had always thought of Venice as the city of canals; it had never entered my mind that I should find similar conditions in a Dutch town.
The battle was first waged over the right of the Negro to be classed as a human being with a soul; later, as to whether he had sufficient intellect to master even the rudiments of learning; and today it is being fought out over his social recognition.
Northern white people love the Negro in a sort of abstract way, as a race; through a sense of justice, charity, and philanthropy, they will liberally assist in his elevation.
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The peculiar fascination which the South held over my imagination and my limited capital decided me in favor of Atlanta University; so about the last of September I bade farewell to the friends and scenes of my boyhood and boarded a train for the South.
In Berlin I especially enjoyed the orchestral concerts, and I attended a large number of them. I formed the acquaintance of a good many musicians, several of whom spoke of my playing in high terms.
And so for a couple of years my life was divided between my music and my school books.
I believe it to be a fact that the colored people of this country know and understand the white people better than the white people know and understand them.
You are young, gifted, and Black. We must begin to tell our young, There's a world waiting for you, Yours is the quest that's just begun.
As yet, the Negroes themselves do not fully appreciate these old slave songs.
Labor is the fabled magician's wand, the philosophers stone, and the cap of good fortune.
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She was my first love, and I loved her as only a boy loves.
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Any musical person who has never heard a Negro congregation under the spell of religious fervor sing these old songs has missed one of the most thrilling emotions which the human heart may experience.
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Menaghan's verse is quite wonderful when he does not stray too far from his roots. He should indeed have `beg[ged] for an...
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by John Menaghan ‧ RELEASE DATE: April 21, 2000
Menaghan was born in New Jersey to Irish-American parents. He now spends summers in Ireland and lives the rest of the year in Venice, California. Among other awards, he has won an Academy of American Poets Prize. This is Menaghan's first published collection, and as such it marks an auspicious beginning. Menaghan's work is humorous, ironic, erotic, neurotic, and tender both by turns and often simultaneously. In one poem, called simply `Fire,` he describes the passion of two lovers in terms that are sensual and metaphysical in a manner reminiscent of John Donne. `We brand our flesh forever with each other's fingerprints.` Many of the verses in the first half of the collection dwell on relationships in which there is at least the hope of sexual fulfillment, as when a friend of the poet reveals she is considering becoming a nun. `I cup your marble hands in mine, and coax you into one more glass of wine.` Here Menaghan's voice rings clearly and truly. But about midway through the volume, he becomes conscious of what he's doing and his voice cracks. He tries to be hip and modern, composing a series of poems on jazz legends rather than to the people he knows, and loses much of the momentum generated by his earlier works.
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Reacting to the charge that petrol and diesal prices were not coming down in line with global prices, Finance Minister said it has to be kept in mind that a large number of duties on these products were imposed by the states. He added that on the Centre's advice, a large number of states had brought down these taxes but the UPA (Congress and its allies) states did not do so. On tax collection from GST, he said that there is continuous progress and the states are being paid according to the legislation.


The Gorgonide forces are retreating! Only scattered units remain on Aelion's surface. They are trying to fight off the young gods and defend the remnants of Akonita's armada.
Unfortunately, there will be no time for rest. Alarming news come from Metarchus's mages. Nihaz is opening a new portal to our planet. Our numbers will not be enough to repel the demonic invasion - even if we combine the efforts of all the young gods! Our forces were distracted by the current invasion, so he took advantage of that to make preparations a a full-scale attack.
Fight with all your might - the demonic spawns are stronger than ever! On September 26 , hordes of astral creatures will flood Aelion and try to destroy everything on the planet!
Beginners can pit their skills against the training version of the avatar. It is adapted for groups of 5 characters. Its purpose is to prepare young gods for the battle against the great god of Demons. Now if your character has unlocked less than 4 divine specializations, you will get Avatar Trophies for completing the invasion avatar's training challenge for the first 1-4 runs!
Additionally, you have a chance to receive legendary jewelry for victory over any version of the avatar. The jewelry's generation depends on the character's Prestige. Characters that have reached Prestige rank 213 will receive generation 16 jewelry.
If you defeat the training version of the avatar, you have a chance to receive a unique halo, and if you defeat the champion version - a special color option for Legion Pegasus. When you defeat all generals of distortions and the champion avatar, you will receive wings.
Sudden Attack — September 26.
Lending a Hand — September 26.
Coastal Town — September 26.
Abandoned Fort Garune — September 29.
Demon Invasion — October 3.
Crashed Aircraft — October 6.
Tower of Knowledge: rank 150.
*At the start of the season, the system marks the number of ranks to catch up for every player. The total number of items received from directives corresponds with the number of ranks. The system ignores all player's investments in development. Thus, in most cases, the catch-up will be done after the player reaches the targeted rank.


Well, there are people out there that are obsessed with our four-legged friends and who can blame them. Years ago I started to see pets featured during the ceremonies especially serving as ringbearers. While it's still somewhat popular to do, the pets have graduated to wedding introductions. Admittedly I have only seen this a handful of times, and you may want to check with your venue first (PROTIP), but it gets a massive reaction from the crowd because who doesn't love pets?
These ideas are just a few fresh ways to change up the wedding introductions and make them so memorable that your guests will be talking about it for years. If you need a consultation on how to make any of these ideas come to life don't hesitate to get in touch with our fantastic wedding DJ/MC & Video production teams.


At 2 Recycling we have an innovative approach to problems caused by leaking coolant. We have a range of plastic bins. These bins are still very robust but more importantly they do not leak.
Keeping the bins in a good state of repair is very important to us. We have our own dedicated plastic bin repair bay with the latest plastic welding repair equipment. If a bin comes back damaged we take it out of circulation and repair it ourselves.
Have a look at the specification sheets opposite to decide which bins may be the most suitable for your application.
If you need a member of the team to come and chat to you about which bins are the most suitable then please give us a call.


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Marine Jobs
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Marine Corps AAV Crewmember – MOS-1833
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As members of an Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) crew or unit, AAV crewmen perform various duties to assist with the operation and maintenance of their vehicles and the up-gunned weapons station. AAV crewmen prepare AAVs for the tactical employment of troops and equipment during ship to shore movement and the resulting operations ashore.
Categorized as a military occupational specialty (MOS) 1833, this job is open to ranks ranging from private to master gunnery sergeant. It's considered a primary MOS (PMOS).
Assault Amphibious Vehicles
In the Marine Corps, the EFV is a key part of many tactical deployments. These vehicles are designed to attack from the water on an enemy position on a shoreline. They approach from within the well decks of Navy assault ships and are highly mobile. These are the vehicles that transport Marines and their cargo through hostile territory so they arrive safely and succeed in their missions.
The military renamed the AAV as the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle in 2003, but that intended replacement was canceled before it was deployed. The Marines now refer to AAVs as Amphibious Combat Vehicles.
Duties of MOS 1833
The Marines who staff these specialty vehicles have a wide variety of duties related not only to weapons and combat but maintenance and upkeep of the vehicles themselves. These Marines conduct preventive maintenance checks and services on weapons. They conduct preventive maintenance checks and assist with weapons stations, installing weapons and loading weapons.
Eligibility and Training
To qualify for this job, you need a score of 90 or higher on the general technical segment of the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests. You have to have a class 2 swimmer qualification and vision correctable to 20/40. Normal color vision is also required.
After completing basic training (boot camp) at Parris Island, you'll complete the Assault Amphibian Crewman course at Camp Pendleton in California. Section leaders, ranking from staff sergeant to sergeant must complete the Assault Amphibian Unit Leader Course at Camp Pendleton.
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Carrington College is a residential college of the University of Otago. This complex of buildings has accommodation for 243 students and was opened in 1945. It was the first university hall of residence in Australasia to accept both male and female students. It is named for G.W. Carrington, a former head of the Otago Education Board. The current Warden is Ali Norton.

The College was known as Carrington Hall until 2006. The students at Carrington have a history of academic achievement across all fields of study, and there is a prevalent musical tradition within the College. Traditionally, Carrington has been known for its 'work hard, play hard' mentality, with students encouraged to make the most of every academic, social, sporting and cultural opportunity available to them.

Houses and Buildings
The College consists of a number of houses, with a wide range of style and atmosphere. The houses are:
 Jenkins House, consisting of four floors and housing 84 residents.
 Stuart House, consisting of three floors and housing 36 residents.
 Pine House, a two-storey villa-style house.
 Tiro Moana House (situated across Queen St), a two-storey villa-style house with views straight down to the University.
 Blackie House, a two-storey villa-style house.
 Blackie Flat, a five-bedroom flat.
 Mahuru House, a two-storey villa-style house.
 Mahuru Flat, a five-bedroom flat.
Mahuru Annexe, a three-bedroom flat located below the Deputy Warden's house.
 Linton House, a two-storey villa-style house which houses residents, social spaces and the College's administrative functions, including Reception and offices of the Warden, Deputy Warden and Assistant Warden.
 Wardell House, a three-storey villa-style house.
 Dawson House, located highest on the hill, is situated across Heriot Row and consists of three floors.

Carrington is also home to a tennis court, gym, dining room, art room, music room, study centre, formal lounge, and additional study rooms (located above the dining room).

Notable alumni

Sources
 Herd, J. & Griffiths, G.J. (1980). Discovering Dunedin. Dunedin: John McIndoe. .

References

External links
 Carrington College website

University residences in New Zealand
Buildings and structures of the University of Otago
1940s architecture in New Zealand


Hey guys, I know I haven't been writing as much. But you see, I've been productive. I'll be writing a smashing article about shooting street photography in SF very, very soon.
But today we have a new guest shadow photographer– Minyoung Lee! She exhibits very interesting colors and patterns with none other than her lomography camera, the Lomo LC-A! Hopefully she can inspire you to shoot film on a very, very low budget. (She also has a very unhealthy obsession with her cat, who is a frequent subject for her photography.) But don't laugh at the toy camera until you have seen her pictures– they are astounding.
Without further ado, here is Minyoung Lee.
I earn a living as a facility engineer for a major oil and gas company in the New Orleans area. My day job consists of talking to operators and fixing broken equipment for an oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico. I love learning new things, seeing new sights, hearing new stories, and snuggling with my not-new cat. Just your normal, right brain dominated, super-analytical, suburban hipster engineer.
Q. How did you get into photography?
I was always a very artistic person. Some of my earliest memories consist of drawing animals for my friends and family or writing the next great classic novel. Naturally, I also tried experimenting with photography. I joined a photography club in middle school and started shooting with my father's camera. I think I won a few awards from my school art contest with the camera, but I was not able to actually fall in love. I had a hard time grasping the concept of composition and editing. Frankly, I was very bad at it. My photos never seemed to "look good." It was only after I learned about toy cameras that I actually started enjoying photography. The images were very unpredictable. I was finally able to relax a bit and have some fun with shooting photos. The photo was creating itself instead of me trying to force it out of the machine.
Q. What's it like being a Lomographer? It's a very analogue and "unprofessional" path, not to mention very uncommon.
Quite honestly, I do not consider myself as a photographer at all, nor do I take myself very seriously. The photos I take are horrible in professional standards. For me, taking photos is more like a therapy session. Taking photos with a toy camera takes a lot of time and patience. Not only am I unable to see the photos at the site where it is taken, but also I actually wait for the entire roll to finish, take the photos to the lab to be developed, and scan the said photos on to a computer to actually see them. It could be weeks or months before I actually see the photos that I have taken. The whole process is laughingly inefficient in today's digital standards. So many steps to go through, so much trust put on random strangers' abilities. This whole process of trusting the lab tech not screw up photos, the process of waiting, the process of realizing a photo turned out completely differently to how I planned it to be—all of this goes directly against what an efficient modern professional is expected to be. Taking time to let go, letting things be, and savoring the beauty in the imperfect—Lomography is the best therapist as it taught me all this.
Q. What's different about lomography, as opposed to just a normal point-and-shoot (e.g. with a cellphone cam)? Or vs a DSLR?
Lomography images reflect a memory of a situation better than a normal camera would. I always felt that photos taken with a normal camera felt very cold, and now I realize why this is so. When I remember something, I do not remember it crystal clear, like how a camera would remember something. A memory is hazy and distorted. Sometimes, someone else can add something into the memory and change what really happened. Much like an image shot with a toy camera. The images can arrive to you out of focus with light leaking in, or scratched at the edges by an inexperienced lab tech.
Q.What do you think about when you shoot (if at all)? What is your strategy for when you take out your camera to shoot?
I try to take my camera and film everywhere I go, just in case I run into something interesting. I used to forget and regret this all the time, so I finally made myself a small camera bag with all my three toy cameras and tons of film. The bag always sits right at my doorstep and is the last thing I grab before heading outside. As with what I think when I shoot, I try not to think of anything, which can be hard for someone who thinks for a living.
Q.How do you identify with "street photography"? What does it mean to you?
I do not believe in setting a stage for a photo, especially since the world is already full of interesting things and situations just ready to be captured in an image. Having a camera ready lets one become more aware of one's surroundings rather than just speeding past it day by day. There is just so much beauty all around us that can be missed and I try to capture as much of it as I can before it withers back into hiding place.
Q.What's the happiest moment you've had while shooting/printing your photos?
I absolutely love scanning photos. The whole process of turning brown negatives into something colorful on screen is absolutely enchanting. I mean, how can all those different shades of brown transfer into so much information? After the photos are done scanning, I barely even look at the stuff that actually comes onto the screen. Only after some time when I start looking through archives for some home decoration project or for a photo-blog interview do I realize, hey some of these photos turned out really cool! I guess realizing your photos did turn out pretty cool is also a pretty cool feeling.
Q.A word of advice to budding photographers who are afraid to try out film/lomography?
Have fun! Film is one of those interesting media in that you can either chose to have complete control in your photo, or you can completely let go. Different types of film will interact with different camera bodies in so many different ways. It is almost as if you have an infinite number of cameras to play with. Shooting with film does cost a lot more compared to digital since you would have to buy the film (usually online), then process and print the photos (also available online or at your local lab/drugstore), but once you realize the dept and integrity of color you can produce from film, it will be very difficult to go back to digital.
During the Tennessee Williams Festival, I was walking down a random street on the edges of the French Quarter, trying to find where I parked my car. I came across a street performer using the tinted window of his Honda Pilot to put on make up for a show that evening. He was one of those performers who paint their entire bodies gray/silver and pretend to be dancing statues whenever someone places a dollar into his bucket. The moment was so candid and delicate, but I unfortunately broke it by scrambling to find my camera from my oversized bag. (I did not have my handy camera bag ready at this time.) I did ask the guy for a photo and he posed (for free) for me. He gave me a V sign on the photo but he did mention his normal was to give everyone there a big Finger. He also offered me some weed but I graciously declined. Honestly, the photo would have turned out awesome if I was able to take that candid moment, but then I probably would not have been offered any drugs.
Q. Do the colors of lomography films inspire you to shoot in a certain way or certain subjects?
When I first started shooting film, I just bought the cheapest film possible and did not really care. Now that I experimented with different types of film, I realize that the film affects the photo even more so than the camera does in every aspect. I try to take the "right" type of film when I am going on planned photo shoots to what I am trying to take. If I run across a situation that is perfect for the film that is loaded onto my camera, I commence a wild shooting frenzy. Expired film is also fun in that they tend to produce really wild images that cannot be forecast at all. Sometimes they turn out with a lime green tint, sometimes neon orange, sometimes they have giant holes punched in a random location. There is never a wrong situation for expired film.
Q. What inspires your photography?
Contrasting color, furry animals, and old things. Film photos, regardless of the manufacturer, are layered with warm color, and the depths you can achieve from the film are just very difficult to duplicate with digital images. I do not think I have to justify my love for shooting furry animals. Furry animals are cute. In terms of old things, I am especially fond of ruins, graffiti, and old architecture. I could not have chosen a better place to live than New Orleans.
I consider myself a non-public persona who is too lazy to keep a website or blog, so I do not really have a public portfolio or anything available right now. However, I have a very public private Facebook life. If you would like to get to know me better, feel free to send me a message via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/twotwobird). If you would like to offer me an awesome engineering job, search for me on Linkedin (hint hint).
&&Phil: Comment, Like, or Tweet. The choice is yours. Your reward? A delicious cookie.


Are these still available from the person on this site? I am speaking to the ones that allow you to upgrade to the 316mm discs.
I am interested in buying another set.
I might buy a set too, if we could find the seller?
30 mm offset triple clamps?


Absolute beachfront holiday home with unobstructed "million dollar' views of the bay and sandy beach. Sitting on our shaded verandah you will enjoy superb sunsets across the Bay and an endless parade of passing boats. You can relax and re-energise with nature at your door.
Furnished to a high standard, with your comfort and enjoyment a priority, our spacious 3 bedroom holiday home is fully fenced/gated on a flat section. Your children can play safely at the house or nearby reserve. From the Bay Retreat you have access to a safe, sandy swimming beach only metres from the house. You can swim all day regardless of changing tides. Tapeka beach has its own boat ramp and diving pontoon.
For your families enjoyment we provide you with a pool table, table tennis table, a variety of sports equipment, including two kayaks, dinghy, toys and games. Tennis players have access to tennis courts in Russell township. Golfers can test their skills at Waitangi and Kerikeri golf courses.
In front of the property there is registered boat mooring available for an up to 10 metre boat.
Only two minutes away is the delightful colonial village, Russell. Here history and present day meld together offering a variety of local shopping, tourist activities, vineyards, a good selection of restaurants and cafes.
The Bay Retreat is a warm haven in winter. A great place for you to relax and unwind all year around.
Good 4G Mobile Data coverage for Spark, Skinny, Vodafone and 2Degress.
Bookings for four nights or less are by negotiation.Special rates for Long-term and School/Stat holidays.
Email now for colour brochure.
Pets allowed with prior approval.
Special rates for school holidays.
Extras: Duvets/blankets and pillows are provided with Holiday Home.
Bach owners Barry and Diana Ayling .We live in Auckland. We purchased this Holiday Home for Family Holidays and it has delivered great holidays and fabulous memories.
We always enjoyed holidaying in Russell. It is the gateway to the Bay of Islands, which is a very special place of the World. The Bay Retreat is so well positioned to the Beach and the Sunshine, yet is sheltered. The views are enchanting.
From the Bay Retreat you have access to a safe sandy swimming beach only metres from the house. The Township of Russell just over the hill, 2 mins by car.
Bathroom 1 Features: combination tub/shower Notes: Separate toilet.
Absolute beachfront holiday home with unobstructed "million dollar" views of the bay & sandy beach. From our shaded verandah you will enjoy superb sunsets across the bay & a parade of passing boats.
Well supplied with electric heating.
Gargage has Table Tennis, Pool Table, life jackets and some sports gear for use. No vechicle access.
No in-house Internet. Good phone data coverage and Internet cafe in Russell.
Large lounge/living room with sea-views.
Well equipped with modern appliances.
Free-view channels, sorry will not take sky decoders.
Selection of Cds, and connection for ipods etc.
Sea kayaks, dinghy (rowboat), life jackets.
perfect spot for relaxing ,swimming ,fishing would recommend !
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Lovely Bach, wonderful location! Would love to come again at some point in the future!
Perfect location with an amazing view!
Perfect location with an amazing view! Very family friendly and cozy home!! We will definitely be back!
Have stayed three times now and LOVE it - fantastic location and a really comfortable homely bach. Will definitely be back! THANKS SO MUCH.
Lovely location, the bay is peaceful yet within easy reach of Russell town. The property is really well equipped and has a wonderful atmosphere - it is obviously a well loved home. We really hope to go back.
This property is everything it is described to be and much more!
We had a fantastic stay at Tapeka Point. This property offers everything we needed, and in fact we were so fortunate with the weather we did not need to use the indoor entertainment, the pool table and the table tennis, and all the board games provided.
Access to the beach is simple, and if anything the property seems closer to the beach than the photos suggest.
The house was extremely clean and well presented and yet still had a homely feel to it. I can not recommend it highly enough.
As tourists from overseas, we enjoyed our time spent in Russell which really is just 5 minutes away and we enjoyed the restaurants and fishing and site seeing charters, but Tapeka Point itself is so peaceful and quiet, and waking up to the view from the bedrooms, and the bird noise is quite an experience. We were not there on a weekend day, but despite the excellent weather we were often the only people on the beach.
I have literally urged others to get up there and enjoy a week at this property, at this location, and will continue to do so. If it looks like the sort of place you will enjoy then book with total confidence.
Thanks for review. Welcome back anytime.
Russell village is one of the world's best kept secrets, with a variety of tourist activities, fine restaurants, and cafes. Russell is a 2 min. drive/12 min. walk from the Bay Retreat.


HARBIN(12). CS - DOVE(5); SNYDER(5); BOYD(5). Reached on CI - C. AUSTIN.
Win - LEWTER (2-2).  Loss - SARRATT (0-1).  Save - HENSLEY (1).
side. BURGESS lined out to cf. BOYD advanced to second on a passed ball.
cf to right center. 6 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB.
catcher's interference; R. ADAMS advanced to second; MELILLO advanced to third.
DOVE reached on a fielder's choice to pitcher; C. AUSTIN advanced to second; R.
flied out to cf to left center. 4 runs, 3 hits, 1 error, 2 LOB.
ss. BOYD lined out to ss. 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB.
p for LEWTER. BOYD advanced to second on a wild pitch. BURGESS flied out to rf.
MITCHELL struck out swinging. 2 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB.
to right field, 2 RBI; HOGAN scored; SMITH scored. LEE pinch ran for BURG.
to ss. 2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 LOB.
third base. CLYNE to p for VAUGHN. DOVE out at second c to 2b, caught stealing.
to p for EBERT. JOHNSON pinch hit for BURGESS. JOHNSON popped up to ss.


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Q: Schmidt decomposition manages to write a pure state using just d terms Suppose $\psi$ $\in \mathrm{H_A}\otimes\mathrm{H_B}$ is a pure state and we can write a representation of $\psi$  like $\psi = \sum_j \alpha_j\otimes\beta_j$, where $\alpha_j$ and $\beta_j$
are un-normalized states for spaces A and B, respectively. How can I prove that the numbers of terms in such representation are greater or equal to the terms in a Schmidt decomposition? My attempt is to begin using the partial trace but I don´t get anything.

A: The easiest approach, I think, is to take advantage of the notion of matrix rank. Note that $H_A \otimes H_B$ can be canonically identified with $L(H_B,H_A)$ with the help of the (unique) linear map $\Phi:H_A \otimes H_B \to L(H_B,H_A)$ satisfying
$$
\Phi(\alpha \otimes \beta) = \alpha \beta^*,
$$
where $\alpha\beta^*:H_B \to H_A$ is given by $\alpha \beta^*(x) = \langle \beta,x\rangle \alpha$. Importantly, $\psi \in H_A \otimes H_B$ can be expressed as $\psi = \alpha \otimes \beta$ for $\alpha \in H_A,\beta \in H_B$ if and only if $\Phi(\psi)$ is a rank-1 linear map.
Now, suppose that
$$
\psi = \sum_{j=1}^r s_j u_j \otimes v_j
$$
is a Schmidt decomposition. Notably, this means that
$$
\Phi(\psi) = \sum_{j=1}^r s_j\, u_jv_j^*
$$
is a singular value decomposition. So, $\Phi(\psi)$ has rank $r$. Suppose that $\psi = \sum_{j=1}^k \alpha_j\otimes \beta_j$. It follows that
$$
r = \operatorname{rank}(\Phi(\psi)) =
\operatorname{rank} \Phi\left(\sum_{j=1}^k \alpha_j\otimes \beta_j\right)
= \operatorname{rank} \sum_{j=1}^k \alpha_j \beta_j^*
\leq \sum_{j=1}^k \operatorname{rank}(\alpha_j \beta_j^*) = k.
$$
That is, it must hold that $k \geq r$, which is what we wanted to show.

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The Conservancy welcomes all F&M community members and all others to explore Millport!
Volunteer opportunities at Millport include: An annual cleanup in March; periodic water quality testing; nature trail maintenance; scout projects; tree nursery maintenance; trout stocking and feeding; and tree planting and stream restoration.
Students from the Warwick, Manheim Township, Conestoga Valley and Lancaster school districts, as well as from the Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13, visit Millport for stream and terrestrial studies. The site also hosts preschools, retirement communities, and civic and religious groups.
Millport serves as a site for water-quality research, as well as other environmental studies and archaeological fieldwork, by students and professors at Franklin & Marshall College. Each spring, approximately 400 F&M students visit Millport as part of their biology laboratory work. Classes from Elizabethtown College and Lebanon Valley College also are held at Millport.
Millport has been the site of secondary science teacher training.
The Conservancy is an ideal location for observing and photographing birds, fox, deer, frogs, turtles, herons, red-tailed hawks, wildflowers and many species of trees and plants.
Millport and neighboring farms host the Lancaster County County Career & Technology Foundation's annual "Fly on the Run" fishing tournament in May.
The Donegal Chapter of Trout Unlimited maintains a tree nursery at Millport. The trees are used in streambank planting projects. The organization also holds its monthly board meetings and an annual picnic at Millport.
F&M's Putting it Together in the Community program annually sends 12 students to Millport for a week of service projects.
Scouting troops have created and maintained new trails, a campsite and directional signage.
Millport hosts community and cultural events, concerts, art exhibits, seminars and retreats.
The Conservancy created a community partnership to preserve the Star Barn structure and to locate all the outer buildings on the current premise.


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