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Minchin's Matilda is a show for all ages and the ages
3rd March 2012 Frankie Goodway
Spellbinding, rich, colourful, dark, moving and so Dahl. The story of Matilda is told with such expertise that the audience at the Cambridge Theatre permanently lean forward with as much anticipation as Matilda's West Indian librarian, always wanting to know: "what happens next?". In a nutshell: gifted child genius with horrible parents meets kind teacher at school with tyrannical headmistress.
In the RSC's adaptation, Tim Minchin's score (meticulously picked apart and remade over the last three years) flawlessly captures the innocence, quirkiness and, above all, hope of childhood. Mary Schmich famously said in her Chicago Tribune column:
"You will not understand the power and beauty of your youth until they've faded … in 20 years, you'll look back at photos of yourself and recall in a way you can't grasp now how much possibility lay before you, and how fabulous you really looked."
Matilda the Musical does not feel like looking back. The best part of this beautifully arced and fantastical fairytale is that it will absorb you completely. Whether you're 4 or 94, you will experience the "power", "beauty" and optimistic possibilities of youth first hand. Provided you're an adult, you'll find that being absorbed by innocent fantasy is a rare gift.
It doesn't matter if you hate musicals. It doesn't matter if you've never seen a musical. It doesn't matter if you have a very particular taste in musicals. You'll laugh at the adult-aimed jokes but more importantly you will feel like a child again.
A couple of people who hadn't seen the show said afterwards "I usually hate child actors". I was too busy being outraged to realise that, if I hadn't just seen Matilda, I would have wholeheartedly agreed! Matilda has cured me. Calling this group of kids a 'talented bunch' doesn't come close.
Lyrics like "I will be tall enough to reach the branches that you need to reach to climb the trees you get to climb when you're grown up" and "When I grow up / I will eat sweets every day / On my way to work" should be cringeworthy, sugary and vomitty. But they're sung with such wondrous conviction that the I HATE CHILD ACTORS thought never crossed my mind. It's neither over- nor under-acted but perfectly pitched.
Dennis Kelly and Minchin have bottled the wonder of children, even for people who hate children. Not once did I want to puke. Beautiful musical theatre moments decorate the production: actors walking into sunsets; the spotlit slow & over-the-shoulder 'turn of realisation' towards the audience; the striking of the legs apart, stand-up-tall "I shall now belt the final few bars" stance. But none of it is cliched or ugly.
There is no time to deal with the multi-layered brilliance of this show. Bertie Carvel steals the night as a three-dimensional, vulnerable and hilarious Miss Trunchbull. The Wormwoods are downright hilarious. The lighting is moody and evocative. There are also lasers. The set is as beautifully manoeuvred and engineered as it is designed (with magic tricks built in).
The RSC have placed themselves at the cutting edge of musical theatre and, for once, this isn't a compliment which is code for "experimental twaddle". Critics have written that the RSC have done again what they did with Les Mis 26 years ago. Hold on! Les Mis was initially panned by the critics and had a slow start. No such thing has happened with Matilda, even in the tricky transition from being "Matilda, A Musical" in Stratford to "Matilda THE Musical" in the West End. This is a blockbuster.
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is a fun, easy way to get a bargain or find an item of special value to you. Auctions are the last frontier of free enterprise, and The Auction Method of Marketing is one of the most exciting ways to shop.
Auctioneers are professional licensed individuals who are bonded by the State to protect you. To better work for their clients, they maintain their education through Continuing Education seminars and professional organizations like the Arkansas Auctioneers Assn., and the National Auctioneer's Association. There are laws and requirements auctioneers must follow to keep their licenses, so you are protected. We belong to the Arkansas Auctioneers Association and the National Auctioneers Association.
When you come to our auction, we want you to feel welcomed!
You are invited to view all the items prior to auction. Preview for the auction usually opens at NOON on Auction day. Auctions are one of the few places you are encouraged to handle and inspect the items for sale, so that you know exactly what you are buying and the condition it is in. There are no resales - all goods are sold as is- where is - in their current condition.
Before bidding, register with the cashier who will ask for identification, usually a driver's license or State issued photo I.D.. You will receive a bidder card, which will have your buying number on it. It is your charge card and contract with the auctioneer. Do not lose it; you are responsible for purchases made against that bidder card number. When the auction is ready to begin, the auctioneer will go over the rules, times certain objects will sell and anything else you need to know. The auctioneer will also answer any questions you have at this time.
You can usually copy the Numbered Auction Catalog from our website prior to the auction, so you know exactly what order items will be sold in.
When you see an item you are interested in, set a price in your mind of what it's worth to you. The auctioneer will call for bids in certain increments, and you can decide to hold up your card to bid or not. If you are the high bidder, hold up your bidder card so the number can be recorded. See, you set the price! Congratulations!
Ask questions. Tell the auctioneer if you feel there was a bidding error. No one will take your bid when you don't want to bid. If you buy something that you feel was misrepresented, you can return it immediately and disclose the error or flaw. If a bid is disputed, that is, you think you have the final bid and someone else thinks they do, the bidding is simply opened again between you two.
Method of payment is check, cash, MasterCard or Visa, debit or credit card. A 4% Convenience Fee will be charged for CREDIT CARDS. At any time during the auction or when it is over, you can go to the cashier, pay your bill, pick up your items and leave. You can also make arrangements to pick items up later.
Many auctioneers offer the service of "Absentee Bids". That is if you need to leave and your desired item has not come up for sale or you are unable to attend the auction, you can leave an Absentee Bid with the highest bid you would go to on the item. there will be an assigned bidder (usually the Auctioneer or clerk) to bid for you as if you were there, working to purchase the article for the best price, not necessarily the highest bid you left. We will bid for you until either your high absentee bid has been passed, or you buy the item, which ever comes first. in the event of a tie bid, it is the Auctioneer's decision who wins the bid.
All of our cataloged auctions are sold in numerical order, so absentee bidding is encouraged if you do not want to miss bidding on the item that you desire. Beginning in 2016, ALL of our auctions will be offered ONLINE & LIVE simultaneously! Bid from home and pick up your winnings the next day! We also ship!
Dealers buy for their clients and for profit, so bidding against them is competitive! Remember, if you want an article, set your price in your mind before hand, and you never spend too much.
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Whether you are looking for the perfect place to take your family vacation, a romantic getaway, honeymoon or some long needed R and R… Shakti Home is for you! Only steps away from Treasure Beach's most beautiful swimming cove, Shakti Home has 3 spacious and beautifully decorated air-conditioned bedrooms with endless views of the sea, a beautiful plunge pool, gorgeous sea side cabana for yoga, getting a massage or simply snoozing in the hammock, an alfresco dining area with Miss Audrey preparing you the most delicious, healthy meals you have ever had and McCarl our on-property caretaker, seeing to your every need – you won't need a thing more to make your dream vacation come true!
The main house has two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a newly renovated open plan kitchen with a super comfortable living room , dining room and veranda with a daybed and constant sea breezes. The master bedroom has a king-sized bed with top of the line mattress and stunning ocean views and the other bedroom has a comfy, queen size bed with a beautiful garden view. The Shaktini Suite, located directly behind the main house is designed by the famed Sally Henzell and boasts a uniquely stunning en-suite bedroom with walls of pink Jamaican marble, embedded with conch shells, with a plush king-sized bed, a shaded tree house deck furnished with dining table and hammock, and a rooftop terrace providing the ultimate in privacy, luxury and 360 views.
At Shakti Home you get to stop dreaming and LIVE your Dream Vacation!
We recently added The Shaktini Suite, located directly behind the main house on the 2nd floor offering a totally unique, spacious en-suite bedroom with a king-sized bed, a shaded tree house deck furnished with dining table and hammock, and a partially covered rooftop terrace, providing lots of privacy and incredible view for sunrise or sunset.
Shakti Home comes with an amazing gourmet cook and housekeeper Audrey, who prepares mouthwatering breakfast and dinner and McCarl, who lives on property and maintains the grounds, provides security, and looks after any other needs you may have helping to make your stay perfect.
Shakti Home can accommodate 6 people comfortably or 2 families with children.
Take off your shoes and step inside to the warm smiles of our staff and the sweet smells of Jamaican cooking on the stove. Take a dip in our luxurious plunge pool and gaze out at the Caribbean Sea. Sit on the veranda and watch the sunset or sunrise, walk on the beach, walk into the village of Treasure Beach, meet the locals, or be by yourself, swim in the pristine and protected cove, feel the sun on your skin. Smile and know that you are home. Feel it in your bones.
Shakti Home is owned by a loving family: Nicky and Sharon Feanny and their three kids, Toby, Elias and Noa. This is our home where we go to be together, to feel the sand between our toes and give thanks for life and all its blessings. We know you will enjoy it too. Tread lightly on the earth, come to know the real Jamaica, take care of the sea, go for long walks, relax, rejuvenate and come alive. Let Shakti Home nourish your soul.


This Japanese Brother 100 vintage typewriter was manufactured in the 1960s for SS Kresge / K-Mart department stores. Originally conceived and manufactured in 1961, this is the first model 100 typewriter design and Brother's first portable typewriter. This one has a K-Mart badge with the classic "K" logo, and is correctly identified with the number 100. It has fab retro style, with an offbeat, yet happy and cheerful buttery yellow finish coating the all-metal casing. It is a sturdily-built and smoothly-operating unit with a deceptively simple design, and is a consistent and trouble-free portable typewriter. It is small and lightweight, and has a snap-on hard shell cover with carrying handle for safe storage and easy portability. The casing measures 12 inches x 11.25 inches x 3.25 inches.


Two guys from South Carolina have been arrested for forcing a baby alligator to shotgun several beers. Joseph Andrew Floyd Jr., 20, and Zachary Lloyd Brown, 21,were busted after they posted pictures on social media of them and the gator living out their Redneck 'Weekend at Bernie's' adventure.
The pair told officers they found the gator crossing a dirt road and decided to have a little fun with it. They claim after them and the gator had a few drinks, they released it in a nearby pond.
These two numbskulls were arrested and charged for harassing a protected animal and each face a maximum fine of $300. Personally, I think these two idiots should face more severe charges! Forcing anything to drink Busch beer should be classified as crimes against nature.


Omega-3 fatty acids i.e. fish oil in pills could potentially prevent the outbreak of psychoses in youth and young adults. An Australian-Austrian research team found evidence for long-term effects from treatment over a period of twelve weeks in a small group of test subjects. The results of the study were now published in the scientific journal "Nature Communications".
A total of 81 test subjects aged 13 to 25 with risk factors for psychoses, attenuated symptoms for it, temporary psychoses or a "genetic risk" took part in the study. 41 of them received Omega-3 fatty acid compounds over a period of three months, and 40 were given a placebo.
Three years ago, the authors, including Monika Schlögelhofer of the University Clinic for Children and Adolescent Psychiatry and Claudia Klier of the University Children's Hospital in Vienna (Medical University of Vienna/Vienna General Hospital) showed the protective effect of Omega-3 fatty acids, monitoring test subjects over a period of twelve months. Now the data is available for an average period of 6.7 years- 71 of the original 81 test subjects could be observed over this time.
Accordingly, 9.89 percent of the group receiving Omega-3 compounds suffered from psychoses, compared to 40 percent in the placebo group. This comprises a difference of more than 30 percentage points.


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Dead By Daylight v5.0.2006 [APK + OBB]
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Dead By Daylight is a new horror game on mobile phones, which was developed by Behavior and first released by Starbreeze Studios in 2016. After years of development, the game has had a complete version on the mobile platform. If you are a fan of horror games, you may have heard of this game. It has been developed for many different platforms. Recently, it has continued to move into the mobile market and promises to continue to create many interesting things for players. Dead By Daylight includes drama and thrill in gameplay. In which, a murderer will hunt down survivors like "cats and mice game". Besides, the game features scary images to stimulate the players. Please follow this article for interesting information!
1 The story
3 The survivors
4 The killers
5 The graphics and music
A supernatural and bloodthirsty creature was awakened from the ancient world. It always led to violence and malice wherever it appeared. It has summoned a lot of killers to be minions to fulfil its ambition. In order to maintain their existence, it commanded the killers hunting down survivors and stealing their souls. Survivors and murderers are put into the world created by these supernatural creatures. Here, the hunt will take place until the killer catches the survivors. That creature will embrace their souls. Only the most intelligent and bravest people can survive.
Players are sent to a fantasy world, in which you will never know what is waiting for you ahead. You have to face and try your best to win the killer. Gamers will have to make a stressful choice in desperate situations. Every decision is an opportunity to survive. Using the only vital weapon is the hand, unlocking ability and other objects in the environment to fool the monsters and escape the chase. Besides, the unique elements and thinking of each player makes each Dead by Daylight game become an unexpected scenario. Teamwork creates new gameplay. Also, gamers have to use the experience, skills and tools to compete and you can finally discover the truth outside the fog.
In addition, the survivors will be able to see the aura of their teammates. That will help them easily gather and move to solve the problem together. Besides, you can also discover that your comrades are being captured and come to rescue them. In the game, you must try to fix the generators as quickly as possible. The more people your team has, the faster your team can fix the generator and open the exit gate. Dead by Daylight requires a high concentration and accurate control. You will face many startling situations, so you should always be careful during the game.
You can choose a character from many of the different characters provided in the game. Your goal will be to escape from a dangerous area. This goal can be done in two ways: repairing the generator to power the converter boxes and unlock the gate or choosing to exit through tunnels. You will need keys to open this tunnel. Survivors will have options to move like running, walking and crawling to avoid the killer's vision.
This is a perfect character for players who love chasing and killing. The goal of the killer will be to seek survivors and kill them to stop their escape. After successfully caught them, you can hang them on the iron hooks. It is the most important thing that you have to catch all the survivors. Because just one person escapes, you will lose. The killer is built from a wide variety of different kinds. This character will have many unique characteristics with horrifying killing abilities. Take control of the power this character has to capture all survivors and win the game.
The graphics and music
Dead By Daylight is a quality game with modern 3D graphics technology. You will experience a lot of sharp and true images in dark colours. It will contribute to bringing your fear in every situation. Also, the game has a lot of scary and bloody effects. With high-quality graphics, it also requires you to have a good enough device. At the manufacturer's request, your phone needs to run Android 7.0 (Nougat) or higher. The hardware is equivalent to about Samsung Galaxy S7.
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Q: How to print contents of a tkinter.Canvas widget? How would I print contents of a Python Tkinter.Canvas widget?
I've read that it's possible to print to a postscript printer from this control but examples are hard to come by.
So, any ideas what is needed to print the contents (including images)?
If you've got a cross-platform method all the better!

A: AFAIK it can only be done using the postscript method from the Canvas. This generates a postscript file with the canvas contents.
Check the documentation for details about this method.

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The following special reports look at the issues and challenges affecting low- and moderate-income people and communities.
This report updates a 2015 publication investigating regional economic opportunity for workers without a four-year college degree. In this study, researchers from the Federal Reserve Banks of Philadelphia and Cleveland find that opportunity employment — defined as employment accessible to workers without a bachelor's degree and typically paying above the national annual median wage, adjusted for regional differences in consumer prices — accounts for 21.6 percent of total employment but ranges from a high of 34.0 percent to a low of 14.6 percent in the metro areas analyzed. The report illustrates how the local mix of occupations, employers' educational expectations, and the cost of living combine to expand or limit local opportunity relative to national conditions, and it finds that some of the largest opportunity occupations became more accessible to sub-baccalaureate workers as the labor market tightened.
Metro Area Fact Sheets: This file includes one-page fact sheets describing the 10 largest opportunity occupations in each of the 121 metro areas analyzed.
We are excited to announce the release of the book Investing in America's Workforce: Improving Outcomes for Workers and Employers. It includes the voices of more than 100 authors who share research, best practices, and resources on workforce development. The book is divided into three volumes: Investing in Workers, Investing in Work, and Investing in Systems for Employment Opportunity. The publication is the result of a two-and-a-half-year collaboration between the Federal Reserve System, the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University, the Ray Marshall Center at the University of Texas at Austin, and the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research.
Download your free copy today at www.investinwork.org/book.
The following reports use quantitative and qualitative research methods, respectively, to understand issues of equitable access to public transit and employment. These reports were produced as part of the Philadelphia Fed's Economic Growth & Mobility Project.
For residents unable to afford a car, transportation can be an obstacle to finding and keeping a job. This report explores the extent to which public transit in northeastern Pennsylvania connects low-income neighborhoods to opportunity employment, which pays above the median wage and doesn't require a four-year degree. It concludes by identifying opportunities to more equitably connect low-income neighborhoods to jobs.
This report reflects qualitative research conducted by The Institute for Public Policy & Economic Development at Wilkes University to explore transit equitability in northeastern Pennsylvania. Produced for the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and the Scranton Area Community Foundation, the report assesses transportation barriers for community members, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds and those most at risk of facing transportation difficulty.
Reflecting a collaboration between the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and the Urban Manufacturing Alliance, this report combines an analysis of publicly available data with a survey of city-based manufacturers and a series of focus groups to gain a better understanding of the manufacturing sector in the city of Philadelphia. The report covers a variety of topics, including employment trends and wage levels, manufacturers' growth intentions and barriers to growth, detailed information on the characteristics of manufacturing workers, and an overview of the manufacturing support ecosystem in the city. Opportunities to help firms thrive and grow into larger jobs generators are also discussed.
This report analyzes information gathered from nearly 1,000 leaders who work at the intersection of workforce training, recruitment, and finance. The study provides a current snapshot of the workforce development sector and its key challenges. It offers strategies for improving the human capital of America's labor force, expanding access to jobs, and innovating workforce development funding.
In the fall of 2015, the Camden campus of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey (Rutgers–Camden), announced plans to implement a financial aid program called Bridging the Gap that would eliminate or substantially reduce the cost of tuition and fees for in-state students from low- and middle-income families. This series comprises a multiyear, mixed-methods evaluation of Bridging the Gap to assess its impacts on student success and financial wellbeing. Insights from student interviews are paired with analysis of academic performance data to provide a fuller picture of the program's impact.
This report examines the results of an annual survey of business conditions and the credit environment faced by small business owners who have full- or part-time employees. The survey was launched in 2014 through an effort that merged the regional surveys conducted by several Federal Reserve Banks. The 2016 survey is the first national small business survey that has involvement from all 12 Federal Reserve Banks and input from all 50 states.
The report finds that although many employer firms were profitable and optimistic, a significant majority had recently faced financial challenges, experienced funding gaps, and relied on personal finances. These issues were even more pronounced for the smallest firms, which were less likely to receive necessary funding and more likely to rely on personal finances to operate. These findings highlight small businesses' obstacles to growth and raise new questions about how to overcome them.
"Following the Money: An Analysis of Foundation Grantmaking for Community and Economic Development" summarizes research conducted by the Federal Reserve Banks of Philadelphia and Atlanta on how grant capital is distributed across the metropolitan landscape. The research relies on a data set provided by the Foundation Center that captures all community and economic development grants of at least $10,000 made by the 1,000 largest foundations between 2008 and 2013. The analysis finds that some metro areas received a substantially greater level of philanthropic support for community and economic development than did others during this period. Regression analyses indicate that the presence of a large foundation, the density of the nonprofit sector, the size of the population, and the poverty rate are among the factors positively associated with per capita grant receipt.
Infographic (1 page, 1.7 MB): This infographic illustrates the primary findings of the research.
Following the Money online tool: Through this interactive application developed by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, users can learn more about the level of grant receipt and civic capacity calculated for the metro areas in the study.
Following the Money: An Analysis of Foundation Grantmaking for Community and Economic Development (16 pages, 385 KB): This article, published in a special issue of the Foundation Review, provides a detailed summary of the research.
Beyond the Numbers: A Qualitative Exploration of "Following the Money: An Analysis of Foundation Grantmaking for Community and Economic Development"
(8 pages, 292KB): This qualitative companion report provides insights from a sample of key informants throughout the Third Federal Reserve District on the metro area and organizational factors that affect a community's ability to attract foundation support for community and economic development (CED) activities. The report explores in more depth the factors at play in determining where philanthropic capital flows and gains the perspective of nonprofits on the role of local and national philanthropic support for CED efforts.
"Identifying Opportunity Occupations in the Nation's Largest Metropolitan Economies" (35 pages, 8.4 MB) summarizes research conducted by the Federal Reserve Banks of Philadelphia, Cleveland, and Atlanta on employment opportunities for workers with lower levels of formal education. Opportunity occupations are those that are generally considered accessible to someone without a bachelor's degree and that pay at least the national annual median wage, adjusted for differences in local consumption prices. Focusing on the 100 largest metropolitan economies in the U.S., this report identifies the most prevalent opportunity occupations in these economies; highlights differences across metropolitan areas; and, by using data extracted from online job advertisements, explores how employer preferences for education affect access to decent-paying employment.
Infographic (1 page, 3.6 MB): This one-page infographic describes the report's findings.
Data Appendix: This Microsoft Excel workbook (207 KB) includes data on the 10 largest occupations in each of the 100 metropolitan areas included in the study.
Companion Report: "Identifying Opportunity Occupations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware" (38 pages, 13.1 MB) extends the opportunity occupation research by providing detailed information on 11 metropolitan areas in the states within the Third Federal Reserve District.
"The Effectiveness of Pre-Purchase Homeownership Counseling and Financial Management Skills" reflects the findings of a five-year study undertaken by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and its partners on the effectiveness of pre-purchase homeownership and financial management skills counseling. This study improves upon previous efforts by employing a different methodology that relies on an experimental design and tracks study participants' creditworthiness over time. Although homeownership remains a cherished goal for many people, recent developments in mortgage products and dramatic changes in the housing market have made the realization of homeownership more challenging. The study shows how homeownership counseling can help prospective homebuyers navigate the homebuying process.
"Small Legacy Cities, Equity, and a Changing Economy" (146 pages, 42.48 MB) reflects research conducted by 12 graduate students completing their master's degrees in city and regional planning at the University of Pennsylvania. With the CDS&E Department serving as the client and with a particular focus on equity rather than on stated objectives, these students investigated recent revitalization efforts pursued in Bethlehem and Lancaster in Pennsylvania, and Wilmington, DE. This report summarizes the students' findings, includes forward-looking proposals designed to produce equitable outcomes in each city, and provides a blueprint for cities interested in considering equity as an objective in their future development efforts.
Slides (236 pages, 55.69 MB) presented at a forum held on May 12, 2014, in conjunction with the department's Reinventing Older Communities conference, summarize the students' work.
"Fiscal Stress in the Small Postindustrial City: Causes, Consequences, and Implications for Community Development" (45 pages, 997 KB) explores the fiscal challenges facing 10 small postindustrial cities in the Third Federal Reserve District. After using historic data to help explain the structural nature of their challenges, this report describes seven important indicators commonly used to assess fiscal health and applies them to recent financial data for the 10 cities. Following this analysis, special attention is given to the implications for public support of community development investments. The report closes with an overview of common municipal responses to budgetary strain and concluding remarks that introduce strategies, proposed by others, to improve the fiscal health of the postindustrial city.
"Out of the Shadow: Strategies for Change in Small Postindustrial Cities" (28 pages, 435 KB) is a follow-up to the largely quantitative "In Philadelphia's Shadow," which tracks the histories, current conditions, and trajectories of 13 small postindustrial cities in the Third Federal Reserve District. Focusing on the same 13 cities and drawing on interviews, experience, and the literature, the author explores the factors that have led to greater success in some cities and less in others. Many of these factors are strongly behavioral in nature, because successful strategies — as well as less successful ones — are in important respects manifestations of the behavior, values, and relationships of each city's leadership and stakeholders. As it examines effective strategies and promising practices, this report offers insights intended to assist these cities in confronting their challenges and thriving as successful postindustrial cities.
"In Philadelphia's Shadow: Small Cities in the Third Federal Reserve District" (78 pages, 1.38 MB) tracks the histories, current conditions, and trajectories of 13 small formerly industrial cities in the Third Federal Reserve District. Three cities are showing strong evidence of revitalization and the creation of new economic engines to replace their lost industry, while another three, despite continued sustained population loss, appear nonetheless to be weathering the transition to a smaller, post-industrial state. At the same time, other cities have yet to find the key to that transition, and a few show signs of deeper distress that may be more difficult to reverse. Revitalization, however, reflected in both the social and economic well-being of the city's population and the vitality of its housing market and neighborhoods, appears to hinge on connecting residents to regional job markets, tapping into regional housing demand, and growing new economic sectors capable of changing a city's image and drawing strong private investment.
"Revitalizing American Cities" is based on research presented at the Community Development Studies and Education Department's 2012 Reinventing Older Communities: Building Resilient Cities conference . Published by the University of Pennsylvania Press, the book explores the factors that have allowed some industrial cities to regain their footing in a changing economy. The volume discusses national patterns and drivers of growth and decline, presents case studies and comparative analyses of the resilience of different cities, considers approaches to the problems that accompany vacant land and blight, and examines tactics that cities can use to prosper in a changing economy. Watch video of the book launch.
"The American Mortgage System: Crisis and Reform" comprises chapters based on research papers prepared in conjunction with the Community Development Studies and Education Department's 2010 Rethink. Recover. Rebuild: Reinventing Older Communities conference. The book, published by University of Pennsylvania Press, offers analysis of the causes of the housing crisis and examines the challenges confronting our mortgage finance system. The volume's contributors provide insights into loan practices, the creation of unstable mortgage securities, the identification of housing price bubbles and their impact, as well as other issues. The book also offers potential solutions to the problems facing the future of American homeownership.
To introduce "The American Mortgage System," the University of Pennsylvania held a book launch, which included a highly informative panel discussion. Watch contributors to the volume discuss key elements of the mortgage meltdown and solutions to the problems facing the future of American homeownership.
"The Quality of FHA Lending in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware" provides information on the quality and performance of recent borrower cohorts in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009, both nationally and in the Third District states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. The credit score at the time of loan origination is used as a measure of borrower quality, while loan status at the one-year point is used as an indicator of loan performance.
"FHA Lending Activity in the Past Decade: A National Overview" compares patterns in mortgage lending in the United States for the FHA program as well as for the overall mortgage market from 2000 to 2009. The report examines trends in home mortgage and home refinance activity. In addition, these trends provide a basis for a better understanding of the factors underlying both the FHA's recent history and its current role in mortgage finance.
"Neighborhood and Life Chances: How Place Matters in Modern America" is a collection of papers that were prepared in conjunction with the Community Development Studies and Education Department's 2008 conference on Reinventing Older Communities: How Does Place Matter? The publication brings together essays by researchers from a range of disciplines who consider the importance of place in understanding individual and household outcomes in areas such as education, physical and mental health, crime, violence, and housing that are critical to quality of life, focusing especially on low-income residents in urban areas. The essays provide a clear sense of the magnitude of contemporary challenges in metropolitan America and of the role that place plays in reinforcing them.
"Affordability and Availability of Rental Housing in Pennsylvania" provides an in-depth analysis of the housing needs of Pennsylvania's lower-income renter households and explores how these needs vary across the state. The study looks at the incidence of housing problems among this group at both the beginning and the middle of the current decade. It also considers the extent to which there were shortages in the number of rental units that were both affordable and available to lower-income renters at these two points in time.
"REO and Vacant Properties: Strategies for Neighborhood Stabilization" (4.6 MB, 156 pages), a joint publication of the Federal Reserve Banks of Boston and Cleveland and the Federal Reserve Board, contains 17 articles that examine a variety of neighborhood stabilization issues. The collection highlights areas of need — such as for data, technology, and collaboration — and promising solutions from communities across the country. In one article, a Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia community development research advisor discusses the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and explores the challenges faced by NSP grantees in purchasing privately held REO properties within program parameters.
"Atlantic City: Past as Prologue" (4.01 MB, 67 pages) is an in-depth look at the growth and decline of Atlantic City and the conditions in the city since casino gambling was legalized in 1978 as a "unique tool of urban redevelopment." The report expands on a case study of several of Atlantic City's census tracks with high levels of poverty. The case study was published as part of "The Enduring Challenge of Concentrated Poverty in America: Case Studies from Communities Across the U.S.," a report published by the Federal Reserve System and the Brookings Institution.
"The Enduring Challenge of Concentrated Poverty: Case Studies from Communities Across the U.S." explores some of the unique factors that have accompanied rising poverty in the locations highlighted in this study. This report, which provides an in-depth look at 16 high-poverty communities across the country, is a joint effort of the Community Development Studies and Education Offices of the Federal Reserve System and the Brookings Institution's Metropolitan Policy Program.


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The Hip Hop world had long been looking for a breath of fresh air when four legendary emcees stepped up, together, as eMC. eMC consists of the Midwest phenom Stricklin, the widely respected Lyricist Lounge duo Punchline & Wordsworth, and the Brooklyn-bred, battle-tested Juice Crew all-star Masta Ace. The Milwaukee born and raised Stricklin garnered attention in the late 90s while signed to Tommy Boy Records, and Punch and Words were integral in the success of the groundbreaking MTV program "The Lyricist Lounge Show" and have released EPs both as a group and as solo artists. After the three toured extensively with Ace in 2001, the four became extremely close. Both the rappers themselves and the fans recognized the chemistry and, according to Masta Ace, "the group idea was a natural progression of the relationships we had all made from being on the road together. It wasn't just about the music with us, we are pretty much like brothers."
eMC started a feeding frenzy in 2007 with the release of the 12" single "E.M.C." and the subsequent 2008 full-length album The Show. With more than 20 tracks and appearances by Sean Price, Little Brother, Ladybug Mecca (of Digable Planets), DJ Eclipse, and Money Harm (of Product G & B), The Show satisfied even the most Rap-hungry fan. And while the album proved to be a showcase of lyrical talents, the beats themselves delivered as well, with production by Marco Polo, The Are of K-Otix, Ayatollah, Nicolay, Koolade, and more. Stricklin's personality combined with the cleverness of Punchline, the wordplay and work ethic of Wordsworth, and the leadership of the Music Man himself Masta Ace, proved to be a massive success and this sought after album is now back in print and ready to be devoured by hungry rap fans once again.


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Hanahan High School has partnered with Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers to recognize one student-athlete each week. Each in-season varsity head coach will nominate one athlete and the athletic department will determine who is deserving of this weekly award. The athlete of the week does not only consider each athletes game time performance stats, but also their acts as leaders and mentors on their perspective teams.
December 1 – December 7 – Gavin Martin
Congratulations to sophomore Gavin Martin for being named Raising Canes Hanahan Athlete of the Week for December 1-7. Gavin wrestled the 132 lb. weight class against Beaufort High School on December 2 at Summerville High School. His weight at weigh ins was only 127lbs. Despite giving up almost an entire weight class, he won by pin fall, earning the team 6 team points
November 24 – November 30 – Jason Albach
Congratulations to senior Jason Albach for being named Raising Canes Hanahan Athlete of the Week for November 24-30. Elected as a captain earlier in the week, Jason scored 4 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, and had 7 steals in win over Academic Magnet in the Rossington Law Office Thanksgiving Classic at Stall High School. That was the Hawks first win in a tournament game in two years
November 18 – November 23 – Hanna Johnson
Congratulations to junior Hanna Johnson for being named the Raising Canes Hanahan Athlete of the Week for November 18-23. Hanna is a second-year cross country runner and she already has gone to state twice. This year, she got 4th at state, broke the school record in the 5K, broke the school record in the mile, and won the MVP award for both cross country and track.
November 10 – November 17 – Ryleigh Reyes
Congratulations to junior Ryleigh Reyes for being named the Raising Canes Hanahan Athlete of the Week for November 10-17. Ryleigh shows up to cheerleading practice every day determined and focused to learn new tumbling skills and improve her stunt group's skill level. At qualifiers her personality shined through to help her team qualify.
November 4 – November 9 – Jonathan Perryman – Boys Cross Country
Congratulations to junior Jonathan Perryman for being named the Raising Canes Hanahan Athlete of the Week for November 4-9. Jonathan was one of three HHS cross country runners at the lower state qualifying competition to demonstrate his career peak performance in that crtical race by hitting a new personal record.
October 28 – November 3 – Kaylee Holseberg – Cheer
Congratulations to sophomore Kaylee Holseberg for being named Raising Canes Hanahan Athlete of the Week for October 28 – November 3, 2019. Due to her determination and drive, Kaylee was able to utilize a recently learned high-level skill to help her team at the cheerleading competition in Columbia.
October 20 – 27 – Kylie Futrell – Girls Cross Country
Congratulations to senior Kylie Futrell for being named Raising Cane's Hanahan Athlete of the Week for the week of October 20-27. As the captain of the girls cross country team, she has competed in the cross country state championships. She has also competed in the track state championships. Kylie has committed to running cross country at North Greenville University.
October 13 – 19 – Marley Owens – Varsity Volleyball
Congratulations to senior Marley Owens as Athlete of the Week for October 13-19, 2019. She is one of only two players in Class 3A Region 7 to receive Region Player of the Year. Marley, is an all around player, has led the team in Hitting, Serving, and Assists all season.
October 6 – 12 – Joshua Shaw – Varsity Football
Congratulations to sophomore Joshua Shaw for being named the Raising Canes Hanahan Athlete of the Week for October 6-12, 2019. He rushed for 110 yards on 11 carries with 3 rushing touchdowns. And also recorded 2 tackles on defense.
September 29 – October 5 – Jaylen Mills – Swimming
Congratulations to sophomore Jaylen Mills for being named the Raising Canes Hanahan Athlete of the Week for September 29– October 5. Jaylen swam the 100m breaststroke for the 1st time at the Region Meet and got a consideration time for State! She competed this past Saturday at State.
September 22 – September 28 – Lindsey Swindal – Tennis
Congratulations to senior Lindsey Swindal for being named the Raising Canes Hanahan Athlete of the Week for September 22 – September 28. Lindsey, the only returning Tennis athlete, has assumed the role of Captain and is a mature leader. Lindsey plays 1st Singles and faces the toughest competition that every team brings. She takes initiative for all her teammates and assists with sending information, motivating players and setting a great example of her ability on the tennis courts.
September 15 – September 21 – Aidan Hatton – Boys Cross Country
Congratulations to junior Aidan Hatton for being named the Raising Canes Hanahan Athlete of the Week for September 15 – September 21. Aidan has been in the Cross Country program since 7th grade, the only athlete for 5 years straight. Aidan's best performance this season is over two minutes faster than his previous personal record from last year. He went from being the team's number two runner last year to currently the number one. He has now surpassed every strong runner in our region.
September 8 – September 14 – Tyler Henderson – Volleyball
Congratulations to senior Tyler Henderson for being named the Raising Canes Hanahan Athlete of the Week for September 8 – September 14. Tyler had an amazing Volleyball offensive performance with 9 kills. She also contributed 4 blocks and had a serving percentage of 100.
August 25 – August 31 – Morgan Windom – Volleyball
Congratulations to junior Morgan Windom for being named the Raising Cane's Hanahan Athlete of the Week for August 25 – August 31. Morgan had an outstanding week in Volleyball with 10 digs, 15 assists, and had a 100 serving percentage in our win against Philip Simmons High School.
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Ian shares God's word with us using 1 Samuel 13.
Following on from Pete Henderson's testimony this morning, Vijay highlights lessons learned from the life of Joseph. In all things (our commendations & betrayals, memorable & unmemorable moments, triumphs & tragedies), God works to bring about good in the lives of his children.
James concludes his series on "The Crazy Claims of Christ". Moving from John's gospel to Revelation, we listen to the words of the glorified Jesus Christ as He underlines these great claims.


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We've all heard of life hacks - any shortcut, skill, or novel method of doing something that results in being more productive and efficient. Tech hacks are just that, but they incorporate technology to make life easier on us. Take a look at the 5 tweets below on some of the best tech hacks we could find, and then try one out for yourself!
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Gulkurguli means boy in Wathaurong, the original language of the You Yangs region.
A book by Bruce Pascoe: "Convincing Ground: Learning to Fall in Love with Your Country" includes a reference to the Wathaurong word gulkurguli.
Gulkurguli (Gulli for short) was first seen in January 2017.
Gulkurguli was only seen twice in 2017, but has already been seen 9 times in 2018.
No idea! He could have come from another area of, or even outside of the You Yangs. Male koalas can move long distances in search of a home range.
Clancy owns the home range that Gulli is skirting around. Winberry lives to the east, and Bungaleenee and Cruiz live to the south. Females Ngardang, Lakorra, Kiki & Kozo, Mara, Wemba and Djadja are all close neighbours and potential mates.
How do we know all this about Gulkurguli ? Our Wild Koala Research Project has been monitoring the koalas of the You Yangs and Brisbane Ranges for 20 years, using our non-intrusive method of nose pattern identification.


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Our partners at Chico State and North State Together are supporting innovative programs connecting new teachers to rural communities.
Our North California hub is a vehicle for organizing and sharing the transformational work being done in the region by a partnership between Chico State and North State Together. Through the hub, the Rural Schools Collaborative works with these partners to create, fund, and share innovative work and activity.
Ann Schulte, RSC advocate, recognizes the importance of these kinds of collaborations. "It's vital that California State University Chico engage with regional partners in order to support the recruitment and retention of rural teachers. The partnership with
Kevin O'Rorke and Ann Schulte team up to serve as Northern California Hub Contacts.
North State Together is essential to not only "growing our own" teachers, but it also lends support to an increase in educational attainment and college going culture overall."
The Chico State-North State Together partnership includes two signature and exemplary programs that align perfectly with the Rural Schools Collaborative mission to build rural sustainable communities through a keen focus on place, teachers, and philanthropy.
Chico State's CLASS Program is teacher residency that differs from traditional student teaching in significant ways. CLASS Residents begin working with their mentor teachers prior to the opening of the school year and work full-time, four days per week at the school site for the entire academic year.
Residents assume responsibility for co-planning and co-teaching with their mentors from day one, and participate with their mentors in a variety of classroom-, school- and district-related activities. They are, in effect, additional faculty members in the classrooms and at the schools where they are assigned. CLASS is supported by a federal grant, and it replaces the former RiSE program.
North State Together was established in 2016 as a regional collective partnership. The effort was launched with support from The McConnell Foundation. As a result of the progress that has been made in the region, North State Together (NST) was awarded an 8 year multi-million dollar grant renewal by The McConnell Foundation. The grant allows NST to continue to develop our regional "Cradle to Career" partnerships, where leaders from education, business, philanthropic, nonprofit, civic, and faith communities join together to improve educational success for every child through a data-driven, collective impact approach.
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North State Together is one of the largest geographical collectives in the United States, covering 10 counties and over 20,000 square miles. North State Together will continue to provide direct resources and data and research support to the ten county networks, including: Reach Higher Shasta, Expect More Tehama, Advancing Modoc Youth, Trinity Together Cradle to Career Partnership, and Cradle to Careers for Siskiyou. North State Together will support these partnerships with the goal to increase educational outcomes at all levels with ultimate impacts on the overall health and economic well-being of our communities.
The shared work in northern California is augmented by RSC's Grants in Place program, which supports rural teachers in California as they implement innovative, place-based efforts within their schools.
Dr. Kevin O'Rorke, Assistant Superintendent and Vice President of Student Services, Shasta -Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District, and Dr. Ann Schulte. Graduate Coordinator, School of Education, Faculty Fellow for Rural Partnerships, California State University, Chico (pictured above), serve as the primary contacts for our North California Hub.
Building a Legacy
Grants in Place Project Unites Community in California
Pictured: Jan Mathews
Jan Mathews, a science teacher at Sycamore Middle School in Gridley, CA, noticed that students didn't have a comfortable place to eat outside. She launched a place-based project with students using grant funds to make a lasting change.
After hearing about RSC's Celia B. Godsil Grants in Place Fellows program, Mathew's decided to apply. Her interest and determination wound up bringing not only the students together to take initiative on the project, but also the community. The Grants in Place program is funded through the generous support from Celia and Mark Godsil in honor of Celia's career as a public school teacher and their belief in the importance of classroom teachers to rural communities. The Fellows program is limited to teachers who teach in public schools that are located in the geographic regions of RSC Regional Hubs.
More news and stories from our Northern California Regional Hub:
GRAD Partnership Rural School Spotlight: Burney Falls, CA
This feature is supported by RSC's Northern California Regional Hub partners at North State Together
GREAT Teachers Pipeline Application Now Open
Three-Year, $13.4 Million Grant for School of Education Will Help Ease Future Teachers' Financial Burdens
20 Rural Schools Launch Student Success Systems
Updates from the GRAD Partnership for Student Success
Welcoming Our Incoming Board Members
Rural Schools Collaborative is thrilled to welcome three new board members to the RSC team! Let us introduce you to Susan Schroth, Mike Knutson, and Nancy Van Milligen.
Ann Schulte, & Kevin O'Rorke, N. California Hub Contacts, Chico & Redding, CA
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Emma Shaffer, Loyalton, CA
Cecilia Romero, Live Oak, California
Kelly Huddleson, Bangor, CA
Michele Zollers, Oak Run, CA
Sharon Huggins: I Am a Rural Teacher Regional Advocate, Middletown, CA
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Carlos Corona
Kendall Smith, Willows, CA
Lee Shilts, Red Bluff, CA
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Mixing the Santa Monica mountains with Pasillas' rhythmic work resulted in the piece Desert Angels. This landscape work is a familiar image to the artist, as it is near his home. Upon study of the work, viewers will note the "angelic" figures revealing themselves in the upper right of the work.
Measuring 40"x 30" on canvas, there are only 35 in the edition of Desert Angels. All are numbered and individually signed by Jose Pasillas. Artwork ships with signed Certificate of Authenticity from SceneFour.


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Bryophyte is a collective term for mosses, liverworts and hornworts. These are small green plants which do not produce flowers seeds or fruits, so are referred to as 'cryptogams' (flowerless plants).
There are currently 1,069 species in the British Isles: 767 mosses, 298 liverworts and 4 hornworts. Whilst they occur in all habitats, the damper Oceanic climate of western Britain, and the uplands are where particularly diverse populations occur. However, the ability of many species to tolerate long periods of drought enable populations of some species to survive in harsh environments such as on tarmac and stone.
Like higher plants, there are some species which are afforded a conservation status and receive legal protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. They are also indicators of habitat types, and often they help to define specific National Vegetation Classification (NVC) communities; this is particularly the case with mire communities. Accurate NVC surveys therefore need to encompass bryophytes.
FPCR has in-house expertise to undertake a range of bryophyte surveys. These include site surveys to record and evaluate the bryophyte component of the vegetation and surveys for specific species. We are also able to provide a sub-contracting service to other consultancies.
Lichens are formed by two organisms: algae and fungi. These form a symbiotic association with fungi forming the dominant component of a lichen thallus.
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Please contact Joe Sullivan, Media Relations Manager at Husky Agency, for additional information at 574-315-8741 or email sujo1102@stcloudstate.edu.
Aspiring public relations professionals at St. Cloud State University in the Department of Mass Communications launched a student public relations agency called Husky Agency. Students taking a capstone public relations course, Public Relations Cases and Campaigns, COMM 438 and COMM 538, are introducing the agency to the campus with a survey about liberal arts degrees from SCSU.
Husky Agency is a service-learning experience for student public relations professionals at St. Cloud State University. The agency and online platform launched during the Fall 2016 Semester. The pro bono student agency works with campus and community clients and partners to gain public relations experience, create professional portfolios pieces, develop skills and confidence.
The agency is partnering with the College of Liberal Arts at SCSU for the inaugural public relations campaign. The student agency is seeking insights into current thoughts and perceptions about a liberal arts degree. Survey outcomes will be used for promoting the student public relations campaign and enlightening employers about hiring students with degrees from the College of Liberal Arts.
Take the Survey – Please go to the survey page at Husky Agency, to take the Liberal Arts Survey.
The College of Liberal Arts at SCSU offers courses in the arts, humanities and the social sciences. It is the principal provider to SCSU's Liberal Education Program, reaching nearly all students pursuing an undergraduate degree. Departments in the College include Anthropology and Sociology, Communication Studies, English, Ethnic and Women's Studies, History, Languages and Cultures, Mass Communications, Philosophy, and Psychology. The School of the Arts, houses the departments of Art, Music and Theatre/Film Studies. Finally, the College also has two stand-alone programs, Global Studies and Religious Studies. Find out more about degrees offered at the College of Liberal Arts.
A copy of this news release can be found online at Husky Agency News. Visit the online Media Kit for Husky Agency logos, social media and additional information.
Husky Agency is a student service-learning experience for aspiring public relations professionals at St. Cloud State University. The agency and online platform launched in fall 2016, is located at huskyagency.org. The pro bono student agency works with campus and community clients and partners to gain public relations experience, create professional portfolios and develop skills and confidence. If you need additional information please contact Assistant Professor Jannet Walsh, Department of Mass Communications at St. Cloud State University at 320-308-5258 or jlwalsh1@stcloudstate.edu.


Cool! Jack is signing some too, but he had many delays, so he is a little behind with the signs too, compared to my others. But it does help him communicate! IME, our kids tend to speak audibly less/later than average, but they have always communicated VERY well with ASL. I love it!
They still know a lot and are interested in learning more, possibly in part because my MIL is a translator at church, but mostly they don't even use it now except with Jack.
Signing is GREAT. I can't even imagine what it would have been like to have James NOT be able to tell us what was going on in there--I imagine chronic frustration?
Funny note: My son's pediatrician told us to have him practice speaking. She held his attention and spoke to him with really exaggerated mouth movements and told us he needed to exercise his mouth. I just stared at her, and think I might have offended her with my disbelief... :) If a baby is hearing & doesn't have other developmental barriers and is around hearing people, he'll learn how to talk! Exercise his mouth??
Susana: Absolutely! It's so much fun to know what he's thinking. And I can't wait till the speaking. When Mikko says one of his rare words ("woof" being the favorite right now), I realize -- that's his voice. Someday I'll hear his voice all the time. It's so funny to think he'll be talking just like us before long!


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KISS Frontman Paul Stanley, "The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Is Pretty Much A Sham"
Billy Kidd talked to Paul Stanley of KISS about his new book, 'Face The Music: A Life Exposed', and in the interview Paul talked about his fans, what he thinks of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and of course why he wrote the book.
"How we influence or help other people is probably the most rewarding…and when you have people coming to offer you and saying you're part of the reason they're doing what they're doing…That's been terrific and that's part of the reason I wrote 'Face The Music'," Stanley said when talking about what inspired him to write a book.
Stanley is the fourth member of the band to write a book, but now was the right time for him to pen a memoir. "I didn't write the fourth KISS book, I wrote the first Paul Stanley Book. I wasn't going to write a book unless I could write something that was far more reaching than any of these other books."
Adding," I wanted to write a book that could inspire people in their own lives…and break down some of those misconceptions about who I am and what success gives you." Stanley says that he wrote this book not just for KISS fans, but for everybody.
After years of being held out, KISS was finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 10th, but that didn't seem to change Stanley's opinion of the hall. "It makes the fans really happy. There are a lot of fans who don't understand the fact that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is pretty much a sham. But it means a lot to the fans… and that's why it means a lot to me."
When asked why the band was kept out for so long Stanley responded, "Easy they [the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame] hate us…The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is not the hall of fame of the people. It's the Hall of fame of the few people who trademarked the name."
Adding, "Look if you don't get invited to a party for 14 years they obviously don't want you at the party."
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An Interview with Eleanor Léger of Eden Specialty Ciders
Posted on: January 8th, 2019 by Jameson
You know I love cider. I spent a dang January living on an idyllic organic family farm and cidery. (Read all about it.) So when I get a chance to taste (drink) it and learn about it, I jump at the chance. I was invited to attend a convivial dinner at Jeepney, a very cool Filipino gastropub, in the East Village. There I was introduced to Eleanor Léger. She is the founder of Eden Specialty Ciders in Newport, Vermont.
Not only was I impressed with the ciders, but also with the force of will and dedication Léger has when it comes to making cider in a way that honors the apple, the land, and the tradition. A word that was a theme of the event was "Heritage." Afterwords it kept swirling around in brain for days. Not in a Citizen Kane "Rosebud" type of way but more thinking about the past, present, and future of hard cider. Regional producers like Eden Specialty Ciders are doing a lot for the, well, heritage of the beverage. So without further adieu, here's the interview (conducted via email).
Just some of the Eden Specialty Ciders / Photo Ellen Mary Cronin
Q&A With Eleanor Léger of Eden Specialty Ciders
Why is the word "heritage" important when talking about cider? What led that word to be a kind of rallying point for cider producers like Eden? Does it go beyond using heritage apple varieties?
Those of us making these kinds of ciders, from heirloom and tannic apple varieties and made like wine, have been trying to find a name for the category for a long time. Groups among us have tried at various times, including "American fine ciders," "orchard ciders," and others. The United States Association of Cider Makers [USACM] put out an initial set of style guidelines for the industry last fall and created "Heritage Ciders" as a category. We are running with it.
It does go beyond using apple varieties that are grown for cider. It also implies ciders that are produced like wine rather than beer: one pressing per year at harvest time and fermentation and aging to develop the flavors of the fruit. This as opposed to pressing apples out of cold storage every few weeks, fermenting fast, and using a recipe to adjust flavor afterward, followed quickly by packaging, usually within 3-4 weeks of juicing.
With Heritage Ciders it is all about expressing the qualities of the particular fruit. With modern ciders it is about making a consistent product where the flavor is determined by a recipe and post-fermentation adjustments. The economic implications for cost are significant. [See Léger's post on Cidernomics.]
Heritage Ciders tend to be packaged in 750ml sparkling wine bottles because that is the most efficient form for us, in addition to communicating that the ciders are more like wine than like beer.
Eleanor Léger in the apple orchard.
Is "Heritage" something you want to see codified, defined in a legal manner for use on a label?
The Federal Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau has to approve all labels for cider that has more than 7% alcohol, which most Heritage Ciders do. The TTB in general does not enforce style definitions, except in a very few cases where they have been forced to by the World Trade Organization (ice wine and ice cider being one of those exceptional cases).
I don't think we expect or need the term Heritage to be defined legally, as long as the USACM is willing to help provide and support the use of standards. I think those of us who make Heritage Ciders feel that by listing the names of the apple varieties we use, and describing the methods, that is sufficient to get the point across. If there are bad actors at some point that try to call a modern cider a heritage cider, I think we will just have to hope that the market will figure it out.
What about something similar to the AVA system that wine has for cider?
AVA is geography based in this country, not process based. In Europe it is both geography and process based, and very strict which is too much regulation for producers in the US (and starting to be for some people in France and Italy, too). Geography might tell you something about the fruit, but it doesn't tell you anything about quality or process. I don't believe there is help to be had from this discussion.
One of the things you talked about what how difficult it is to know what's in your cider, how it was made, where it came from. Do you think ingredient labeling is something that will happen in the future? Are you for it? What kinds of things would cider fans be surprised are in their cider? What can you learn about what's in (or not in) your cider based on the limited information on the front/back label?
Photo by Ellen Mary Cronin
I think listing the apple varieties is KEY, and that more and more, Heritage Cider producers are doing that. I do think ingredient labeling is something that will happen for ciders and wines above 7% abv. Right now, most modern ciders are below 7% and are already subject to ingredient facts labeling requirements from the FDA.
There is a LOT of squirreliness out there among modern cider labels. Shacksbury cans being an example where labels have talked about "English apples" rather than listing bulk hard cider from Europe as an ingredient. Also, processing aids are not ingredients if the compounds are filtered out of the final product. The things I think most people would be surprised about are water and added sugar/corn syrup/aspartame/other sweeteners, and then all those flavors that come out of bottles.
[Note: I reached out to Shacksbury for a response and received a reply from co-founder Colin Davis. Léger also added further clarification. You can read both at the bottom of this interview.]
How big are cans becoming in cider? What are the advantages? Do you think every cidery (with the means) is going to can their kind of go-to, everyday cider?
Cans are HUGE. Craft beer made them cool again, they are convenient, easy to carry, no risk of broken glass, and most of all [impact] price point. It's amazing to me how easily people forget the principles of supply and demand: when price is lower, people buy more.
Among Heritage Cider producers I don't know how many are going to can. Mobile canners make it easier for smaller producers to do it. I think the price point for heritage cider in a can is still high for the general market, so we will see how well it works.
Is there still a stigma on sweetness in cider among a certain segment of beverage professionals? Like "fine" cider equals bone dry and ones with some sweetness are somehow less serious?
I think there is still a stigma on cider in general! Sommeliers don't feel comfortable recommending a cider with a dish on the menu as a great pairing. Juliette Pope was about the only person who could pull it off. And yet Heritage ciders are so versatile with food. It reminds me of high-end restaurants in the 80s who finally had great wine lists but would put a Heineken on the drink list to be able to say "yes we have a beer" to those guests uncouth enough to prefer it.
I guess I'm hoping that if the press and trade adopt the term "Heritage Cider" they can more heartily endorse ciders on the menu that will pair well with food and support the reputation of their establishments and their lists. Every good drink menu should have a "Heritage Ciders" section on it. Not some random cans and bottles mixed into the beer section!! Similarly, Cider should be made part of the wine buyer's responsibility, not the beer buyer's.
Response from Shacksbury/clarification from Léger regarding labeling (via email):
Colin Davis, co-founder Shacksbury:
I had a good conversation with Eleanor today to talk through this issue. Deciding what to put on a label is tough, both from a compliance perspective, and from a marketing one as well. It is not our intention to be misleading or evasive. We call out our production partners on our website. We often connect industry friends traveling abroad with Simon (England) and Ainara (Spain). We've also mentioned them numerous times in news articles and have done events with them in the US. We love Eleanor and her ciders and think that the lengths that she goes to to educate the consumer (on her label and otherwise) is a boon for the industry.
Leger:
I want to reach out to say that I do believe that Shacksbury's label is factually accurate and completely legal. I hope nothing I said implied that it is not the case. I've spoken with Colin and I have a better understanding of the challenges they have in how to describe the cider while keeping things simple.
While our objective at Eden is to put as much factual information as possible on our can label, that's a marketing decision, not a legal one. And even then there are legal issues that can get in the way. We would love to say that there is no added sulfites in our can, but that would have required a lab certification and caused a delay in label processing that we weren't able to get organized for. We wanted to say that our can was packaged by Green Mountain Beverage, but they wouldn't agree to it. So suffice it to say that all beverage producers face challenges, and I regret calling out my friends at Shacksbury in the manner I did in that response.
[For another interview with Léger, see Meg Houston Maker's article in Terroir Review.]
Tags: cider, hard cider


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Q: Bootstrap Popover when hovering over an alert I am creating a notification window for which i am using bootstrap alert class and i have trimmed the string but i want to show the entire notification as popover when user hovers over them. This is the code i am using to display notification

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A: Before displaying the popover you need to initialize the popover. Following link is a fiddle for your code.
http://jsfiddle.net/1tLof1ph/12/
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And yet, 60% of all crowdfunders fail to achieve their goals. So what are the 40% doing right that the vast majority aren't? After interviewing 200 successful campaigners, we came up with 11 crowdfunding tips to help you reach your goals. So here's what you need to know on how to fundraise your project like a pro.
This will bring you a step close to the mindsets of your customers and will help you position your project from the right angle.
A word to the wise, very niche projects don't work well in crowdfunding. Your target audience needs to be big enough to generate a mounting interest. E.g. if you are bringing a new book on "How to Correctly Feed an Ostrich" you should know that not many farmers are surfing the crowdfunding platforms, not saying about farmers who own an ostrich. But if you introduce a cool table lamp, with a nice differentiating design with a light color and intensity controlling app, you may grab attention of much more people (including the ostrich farmers).
So, you have tested your idea and want to start fundraising? Great! But your campaign doesn't begin on Indiegogo, Kickstarter or any of the other platforms, it begins with market research.
Investigate campaigns similar to yours, both the successful ones and the ones that failed. To do this, you simply need to Indiegogo or Kickstarter and search for your topic. You will see a list of projects that managed to raise money — or failed. Click on the projects that are most similar to yours and paste their URLs into Kicktraq.com (this tool only works with Kickstarter projects). Kicktraq will show how much funding the project generated each day. If the project's funding curve shows steady growth, that could mean that there is an established audience for this particular industry on Kickstarter.
To improve your insight into what worked for the successful campaigns (and what didn't), reach out to the campaign authors who achieved their goals. Don't be afraid to ask them for any industry-specific insights they might have gained from their campaign. You can contact the author within Kickstarter or Indiegogo by hitting the "Contact" button, or you can open "See full bio" window and you will be shown a Facebook profile, website or email (if they've included it). Write to the author, indicating that you liked their project. Say that you are preparing a campaign in a similar industry. If your projects turned out to be too close, they might consider you as a competitor, so don't mention your niche, just an industry is enough. Here is the email that I've used when contacting authors.
I am thinking of planning a campaign in (name) category and as you are the expert of this field and have a lot of experience, I'd like to ask you a couple of questions on what's worked during your crowdfunding campaign.
Of those I reached out to, 70% agreed to a short, 10-minute talk on Skype. I asked them about specific actions they conducted and got their tips and tricks for specific activities (i.e., which blogs covered them, the outlets that drove the most traffic, how they reached the bloggers and journalists, how they raised awareness). Done right, this approach will provide a lot of valuable and practical information from your target industry. It should help you understand who your potential stakeholders are.
Crowdfunding isn't seasonal, and there is no 'best time' to launch your campaign unless your campaign is about a seasonal product (like Coolest Cooler). That said, there is a rumor bouncing around the Internet that the worst months for crowdfunding are July and August (when everybody is on vacation) and December (when tax season is in full swing).
According to a recent statistical insight from Indiegogo, teams raise three times more funds than individuals. So start building your team. If you have 10 people on your team, and they each know 10 more who'll be interested, and they, in turn, know another 10, then interest snowballs, and you'll quickly find yourself with 1,000 hot prospects. You can still build a large network if you're starting alone, but you will find it that much more difficult. If you're not sure how to begin, then organize a party and make a motivating pitch about your dream. Build your team from your friends and family, like Mike Del Ponte did when organizing a crowdfunding campaign of Soma, a water filter with an Apple-inspired design, which raised $100,000 + in just nine days. Just stick to the people you know you can rely on.
Probably the biggest difference between the two platforms is their approach to money and when you get it. Kickstarter releases funds only after the campaign reaches its fundraising goal, Indiegogo provides you with an opportunity to choose between receiving funding as it comes in or waiting to see if you hit your target. As a campaigner, it is much less risky to go with flexible funding (i.e., getting funds immediately), but don't forget that you have to deliver on your promises, regardless of what you raise. From a backers standpoint, fixed funding (all or nothing) is way more attractive and comes with a lot less risk, so bear that in mind when making your decision.
After the funding scheme, this is the second most important difference between these two heavyweight champions. At first, Kickstarter was available only in the US, then it enlarged its borders to include Canada, the UK, and Australia. Now it is available in 18 countries. Indiegogo is available everywhere (officially in 224 countries) and misses out maybe a couple of villages in Siberia, which is why it got the point.
The media loves, so it does get way more coverage than Indiegogo. The reason for this infatuation is Kickstarter's strict quality controlled image. They deliver higher quality products so journalistic types don't have to wade through campaign after campaign of rubbish to find a story. This means that, on Kickstarter, your campaign has more opportunities to garner a bit of press coverage.
It's also worth noting that the culture of the different crowdfunding platforms varies somewhat, so it's important to clearly understand your audience. If they're more likely to opt for one platform over another, then you need to take that into consideration. Familiarity breeds confidence and makes visitors more open to pledging.
So how do you know which platform is likely to be a better match for your audience? Generally speaking, you'll tend to find more artists, musicians, filmmakers, geeks and techy gadget makers on Kickstarter. You'll see more small businesses, controversial ideas, NGOs and mass manufacturing at Indiegogo.
The demographics between the platforms also vary. Indiegogo has a more female-friendly audience and gets more traffic from Facebook than Kickstarter.
So, before you decide which platform to choose, carefully examine your project's category, marketing strategy, costs, appropriate funding schemes and goals.
It is worth to know that the platform will not do the job alone and you have to put the work in if you want to be successful.
Emails will be your main form of communication, so you need to build an email database of subscribers. Remember, most of your results will be derived from your emails, so you need to start collecting those addresses right now.
One of the easiest ways to collect email addresses is to create a landing page — a simple page with your pitching video (take a look at the some of the best Kickstarter videos here) and photos. The purpose of this page is to explain why you are doing that campaign. At the bottom, you should offer something in return, a bribe for an email (i.e. enter your email to subscribe to updates or get a free ebook or other project related materials). Your database is your success and the bigger it is, the more chances you have.
We will discuss how to contact the media later on in this article, but for now, let's see what you can do with your personal network and subscribers.
Create different email templates for these three categories of contacts. When sending emails to your hot group of people, ask them both to back your project and to share it with their networks. Ask your warm contacts to either back or share your project and your cold contacts mainly to share your project with their networks. This way you will concentrate each group's attention on things they are more likely to perform. This way you will get the maximum benefit from your personal contacts.
Use Headtalker to make a coordinated social media effort. It's a tool that allows a single message to be mass-shared (flash mob-style), so it rises above the noise of your social networks. Launch a Headtalker campaign a week in advance of your crowdfunding campaign. This will allow you to send out a social media message about your campaign on your launch day to over 100,000 people. If you can sign up enough people, Headtalker can become a great tool to amplify your reach even further.
So why are we doing this? Because we want the names of journalists who write about projects like yours. And we want the famous ones, so sort your results according to their popularity. A good measure of page's popularity is Page Authority Score (a measurement from 0 to 100 on how well a specific page ranks on search engines). To check the page authorities of all your results in bulk, use 99webtools.com. Open an Excel spreadsheet and paste the results. Filter the results according to page authority, and you'll get all the articles you've found ranked by popularity.
You can also use the Google News API to broaden your search. Open this custom-made tool, search for a keyword and download the results to a CSV file. Filter the results according to page authority, using the same techniques described above.
I also highly recommend websites like Ninja Outreach, Buzzsumo, Muckrack, and Grouphigh, which offer paid tools to help you find targeted journalists and bloggers ($29, $99; $179 and $450 respectively). Each one provides 7-14 day free trial periods, although you might have to negotiate a little with Muckrack and Grouphigh to get your free trial, it is definitely worth it.
Make your story newsworthy. The fact that you decided to fundraise money through crowdfunding is not news. Most stories have several angles that make them newsworthy. Most of the time it can be an angle that centers around the founders, the technology, user benefits or current trends. As an example, look at the media coverage of Grove Ecosystem. While Agritecture concentrated on their harvesting process, Engadget covered the technological side of a campaign, and Business Insider was more interested more in the story of a startup and its founders.
The best time to contact the press is just after your start when you already have some backing and have some credibility for the media to speak about you. Of course, if you have good relations with a journalist, you can write to them before your campaign launches and agree to ask for an 'embargo,' which prohibits journalists from writing about your campaign until a set date.


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Q: Can't check if dialog is showing So a dialog is opened every time a text is received. I want it to not open one if there is one already open. I was trying to check if one was open by using isShowing() but I keep getting the method isShowing() is undefinded for the type AlertDialog.Builder. Here is the section of bad code. Any help would be so sweet right about now.
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A: There is no isShowing() method on the AlertDialog.Builder class.  There is one on the Dialog class though.
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An AlertDialog.Builder is used to create an AlertDialog.  Once you have an instance of an AlertDialog, you can determine whether or not it is still showing by then calling isShowing() on it.


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