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Posts Tagged 'Lee Aaron Rosen'
Adam Kantor
Posted in Comedy, Entertainment, Theatre, tagged "A Contemporary American's Guide to a Successful Marriage (c) 1959", "Rent", Adam Kantor, Autumn Hurlbert, Broadway in South Africa, Lee Aaron Rosen on May 19, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Adam Kantor is another one of our next generation actors on the up and up. Since he made his Broadway debut in "Rent," Adam has continued to raise the bar to new heights. He produced the 2009 Fringe Festival hit "A Contemporary American's Guide to a Successful Marriage (c) 1959" (which starred fellow "Adaumbelle's Quest" participants Autumn Hurlbert and Lee Aaron Rosen) and is one of the founders of "Broadway in South Africa," a non-profit organization comprised of actors, singers, dancers, directors, musicians, and producers from New York City to help affect change in the world through art. Adam (along with Autumn) can currently be seen in the Off-Broadway show "Killing Women" at The Beckett @ Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street, between 9th & 10th Ave) until June 5, 2010.
1. Who inspired you to become a performer? My grandparents and parents, thankfully and oddly enough. They took me to see Broadway shows starting at the age of 4! As soon as I found a passion in performing, they were nothing but supportive. Their encouragement truly was a blessing for me.
2. What is the highest and lowest note you can sing? Depends on the weather and my mood. Generally, a low F up to a B-flat in chest and up to a high F-sharp in falsetto.
3. Who is the one person you haven't worked with that you would like to? There are many. All of the old British farts who are the best actors in the world…Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, etc.
4. Do you have any strange or unusual talent that no one knows about? I can move my tongue incredibly fast, like a lizard. I do it in Killing Women. Check it ooouuuttt….
5. What's the best advice you've given someone, but not taken for yourself? Shut up and dance.
6. What's your proudest moment? My grandmother did a walk-on in RENT with me when I was playing "Mark". She was in the life support scene; an 85 year-old woman wearing a tank top with a peace sign on it. They put blue streaks in her hair, and she got to say her name coming up the stairs. "Steve, Pam, Lisa, LUCILLE!". We bowed together at the end of the show, and then she signed autographs with me outside.
7. Favorite way to stay in shape? I love playing tennis. My entire family plays. I used to play a bit competitively, and there was a time I thought I'd either wanted to be a famous actor or a famous tennis player. Then someone beat me in a tournament and I was like "screw this, I hate this feeling of rejection, I'll be an actor." Oh, the things we think….
8. Boxers or Briefs? Boxers. I like celebrating my freedom.
9. Favorite website? broadwayinsouthafrica.org as my shameless plug.
10. "Gobots" or "Transformers"? I am embarrassed to say I have no idea what Gobots are. And, I'm not such a huge Transformers fan either….as a kid, I was much more entertained by the musings of my own imagination. I mostly sat alone in my room and spaced out. I do a lot of that now too…
11. Favorite way to spend your day off? Ooh well, if the weather's warm, I love going to Jones Beach with friends, and catching a concert there at night. And if it's cold, I'll sleep ridiculously late and dream I'm doing that.
12. Favorite ride at an amusement park? Splash mountain. It has everything a great ride should….great characters, a compelling plot, catchy music….oh and the drop is pretty sweet too.
Autumn Hurlbert
Posted in Adaumbelle, Comedy, Entertainment, Music, Television, Theatre, tagged "A Contemporary American's Guide to a Successful Marriage (c) 1959", "Beauty and the Beast", "Beehive", "Evita", "In The Heights", "Legally Blonde", "Legally Blonde: The Search for Elle Woods", "Little Women", "Not The Same: The Music and Lyrics of Bobby Cronin", "On The Town", Algonquin Hotel, Autumn Hurlbert, Bobby Cronin, Encores, Henry Krieger, Lee Aaron Rosen, Les Miserables, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Maltz Jupiter Theater, MTV, NYC Fringe Festival on March 31, 2010| Leave a Comment »
I had the fortunate experience of having a one on one interview with Autumn Hurlbert after seeing her in Bobby Cronin's concert "Not The Same: The Music and Lyrics of Bobby Cronin" on Sunday, March 28. With a big beautiful voice and stage presence to go with it, Autumn not only has the talent, but she is gracious, personable, and full of energy. From starring in the first national tour of "Little Women" to regional productions of "Beauty and the Beast," "Les Miserables," and "Evita," Autumn gained national attention as the runner up in MTV's reality series "Legally Blonde: The Search for Elle Woods." Since then, she has continued entertaining audiences. She joined Broadway's "Legally Blonde" until it closed in 2008, then starred in "Glimpses of the Moon" at the Algonquin Hotel, "On The Town" at Encores, "Beehive" at the Maltz Jupiter Theater in FL, and "A Contemporary American's Guide to a Successful Marriage (c) 1959" (which also starred fellow "Adaumbelle's Quest" participant Lee Aaron Rosen) at the 2009 NYC International Fringe Festival. Autumn has a few projects in the works, so stay tuned to find out when they come about and in the meantime be sure to visit http://www.autumnhurlbert.com for more on Autumn.
1. Who inspired you to become a performer? My dad because he was in a band when he was in college, but his dream of becoming a musician never came to fruition. He became a banker instead. My parents never pushed anything on me and just allowed me to explore the arts and it was very obvious very quickly that this is where I belonged. Growing up I loved Bette Midler, Bernadette Peters…all the curly haired girls.
1a. Is that where you get your big beautiful belt from, from loving Bette and Bernadette? You know where I get my big beautiful belt from, I had colic when I was a baby and my mom said I screamed every single day of the first year of my life. So I think I have a big voice because I got good training, screaming, as a baby.
2. What is the highest and lowest note you can sing? The lowest note I can sing is Low E below C, highest note I can belt is a high B flat or B, highest note I can sing is High F or G.
3. Who is the one person you haven't worked with that you would like to? Too many names to pick, but I would really, really, love to work with is Lin-Manuel Miranda. He has such great energy. I've seen "In The Heights" a bunch of times and he's so smart, humble, and really innovative. I think he's really fabulous.
4. If you could dream about anyone while you sleep, who would it be? Oh, I've never been asked a question like that. That's scandalous! I would probably dream that Henry Krieger wrote a fierce song for me.
5. Do you have any strange or unusual talent that no one knows about? I am able to stick objects in my nose. I can make a q-tip disappear into my nasal cavity. If I stick 2 things in my nose, I can make them hang from my nostrils. Actually, everybody can do that because if you cut your nose off your face you just have two holes and I found mine. It's disgusting, I know, but I love freaking people out.
6. Favorite kind of sundae (ice cream flavor & toppings)? If I got a Sundae with lots of toppings it would be vanilla bean ice cream with chocolate and strawberries. If I had just plain ice cream my favorite flavor is mint chocolate chip all the way.
7. Favorite kind of shoes? All Shoes.
8. Favorite skin care product? Burt's Bees when I'm not working and Origins when I'm employed.
9. Favorite website? Etsy.com or Apartment Therapy.
10. Superman or Wonder Woman? Wonder Woman. I was her for Halloween. Rope, cuffs, and starred undies included.
11. Favorite quote? I have a lot of favorite quotes, but I will say "leap and the net will appear."
12. Favorite play/musical? Play: "Lend Me A Tenor" or "August Osage County." Musical: "Once on this Island."
"Adaumbelle" says…Happy Anniversary!
Posted in Adaumbelle, Entertainment, Television, Theatre, tagged "Samantha Newark", Amy Bizjak, Andrew Kober, Andy Karl, Anika Larsen, Ann Harada, Anne Brummel, Ari Gold, Ben Strothmann, Billy Mitchell, Billy Porter, Billy Stritch, Carolee Carmello, CeyJay Ja-mos, Charles Busch, Christine Ebersole, Cortes Alexander, Cubby Bernstein, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Del Shores, Drew Brody, Dyllun Von Ritter, Eddie Sarfaty, Eric Michael Krop, Erik Sisco, Francis Jue, Gavin Creel, Glenn Weill, Hedda Lettuce, Ian Knauer, Jared Gertner, Jason Dottley, Jason Mitchell, Jay Brannan, jeff bowen, Jeffrey Solomon, Jenn Colella, Jim Caruso, Julie Halston, Kate Pazakis, Keith Lichtman, Lee Aaron Rosen, Leslie Jordan, Mark Philip Compton, Mark Price, Michael Creighton, Mike Doyle, Naked Eddie, Natascia Diaz, Olivia Newton-John, Paul Colaizzo, Rebecca Budig, Robb Sapp, Rori Nogee, Rue McClanahan, Sally Schwab, Scott Alan, Seth Bisen-Hersh, Stacie Greenwell, Tom D'Angora, Wendy Liebman, William F. Brown on December 7, 2009| 5 Comments »
Happy Anniversary! I am really excited and honored to be celebrating my one year anniversary! "Adaumbelle's Quest" is a dream come true for me. I would like to take this opportunity to send a big, huge "THANK YOU" to everyone that has given their time to "Adaumbelle's Quest" over this past year…from my participants to the press agents who helped get some of my participants to my dedicated and wonderful fans to those who helped get "Adaumbelle's Quest off the ground which I could not have done on my own. I have thoroughly enjoyed this first year of "Adaumbelle's Quest" and look forward to the coming year.
To celebrate, I thought it would be fun to interview myself for this special day and let my fans and participants learn a little bit more about me.
1. Who inspired you to become a performer/blogger? Every actor, artist, and performer I've ever been a fan of, plus every participant of "Adaumbelle's Quest" (after all if they didn't inspire me, I probably wouldn't have interviewed them). Ever since I was a kid, I always wanted to entertain people. I never really knew how I would do that, I just thought it would happen, but eventually I learned. I always enjoyed making people laugh with my stories and parody lyrics. The comedians that inspired my style of comedy were Ellen DeGeneres, Sandra Bernhard, and fellow "Adaumbelle's Quest" participant Wendy Liebman. It wasn't until an open mic night while volunteering with AIDS Action in Boston in 1999 that I thought about pursuing comedy as a potential career. That night was magical with all of us volunteers performing, including fellow "Adaumbelle's Quest" participant CeyJay Jumo-as. After 7 years of trying to make it as a comedian, I took what I thought was going to be a hiatus, but instead turned out to be a retirement. During that time I sure did miss entertaining people on-stage and thought very hard about what my next move would be. It wasn't until I attended fellow "Adaumbelle's Quest" participant Gavin Creel's concert at The Zipper Factory and heard him sing "The Upperhand," that I knew something was going to come my way. The song is all about letting "The Upperhand" guide you and that is just what I did. You see, as a theatre lover, I would read all the interviews on Playbill.com, Theatermania.com, and Broadway.com and thought to myself, I would love to interview the artists and performers I admire and ask them what I consider to be the everyday burning questions. One day at work, I was sitting in the lunch room with some of my coworkers and we were talking and I was telling them my thoughts and next thing I knew we were rattling off questions and potential titles to call my blog. I immediately thought of "Adaumbelle" because of the history behind the name (which you can read by clicking on the "Adaumbelle's Origin" tab) and "Quest" came out of the fact that I'm on a quest to get answers to my burning questions. With the help of a lot of people, I started researching blog sites and decided to settle here at WordPress.com. With the popularity of Myspace and Facebook, I started "friending" the artists and performers I wanted to participate, sent them e-mails asking to them be part of "Adaumbelle's Quest" and next thing I knew, I started getting responses and "Adaumbelle's Quest" was born into reality.
2. Who is the one person you haven't interviewed that you would like to? That's not fair to make me single out just one person I still want to interview, so I will list a few…Dolly Parton, Liza Minnelli, Cyndi Lauper, Joan Rivers, Cheyenne Jackson, Lynda Carter, Cher, Chelsea Handler, RuPaul, John Tartaglia, Tyler Maynard, Kathy Griffin, Stephanie J. Block, Betty White, and so, so, so, so many others that I could spend all day listing names.
3. Who do you consider to be your hero? My parents and grandparents.
4. If you could dream about anyone while you sleep, who would it be? My grandparents, so I can spend more time with them and update them on what's been happening since they've been gone.
5. Starbucks or Dunkin' Donuts? What do you order? Vanilla Chai Latte with Skim Milk. Most of the time it's Starbuck's, but if I could go to an independent coffee shop I would. Oh how I do miss The Factory (they used to be in the West Village in NYC), not only did they make the BEST vanilla chai latte, it was just a great place to hang out.
6. Favorite way to stay in shape? By watching what I eat, and by watching I mean watching it go from my plate to my mouth. When that doesn't work, I enjoy going for a walk to get a vanilla chai latte and lifting the cup to and from my mouth for that extra bit of exercise.
7. Boxers or Briefs? Briefs because they accentuate the positive.
8. Favorite website? Besides, "Adaumbelle's Quest," Olivia Newton-John.com, Dollymania.net, Amazon.com, and Facebook.
9. Favorite TV Show Theme Song? "Wonder Woman," "Patty Duke," "Mr. Ed," "Punky Brewster," "Jem and the Holograms," "Beauty and The Beast," "Family Ties," "Silver Spoons," "Sister Kate," "Diff'rent Strokes," "The Facts of Life," "Saved By The Bell," "California Dreams," and "Sordid Lives: The Series."
10. Superman or Wonder Woman? Wonder Woman
11. Best holiday gift ever? My signed and framed picture of me and Olivia Newton-John swimming with dolphins.
12. Favorite play/musical? To pick one is very, very difficult, but I will say the one musical that really changed me was "Tommy" because it was a show I had no desire whatsoever to see and afterwards I left the theatre singing and dancing. That experience is what I consider to be "The Power of Broadway."
A Contemporary American's Guide to a Successful Marriage (c) 1959 Review
Posted in Comedy, Entertainment, Theatre, tagged "MTV's Legally Blonde: The Search For Elle Woods", "Rent", Adam Kantor, Autumn Hurlbert, Lee Aaron Rosen, NYC Fringe Festival on August 21, 2009| 1 Comment »
I went to see "A Contemporary American's Guide to a Successful Marriage (c) 1959" at the NYC Fringe Festival, produced by Sean Bradford ("Simba" cover in Broadway's "The Lion King") & Adam Kantor (final "Mark" in Broadway's "Rent") in association with The Present Company. What a fun show…Robert Bastron has written a show that is cleaver, funny, and enjoyable by all. The show takes you on the journey of two couples from their initial meeting to dating to marriage and ultimately their own self-discovery of what a marriage is. The ups and downs that follow are wonderfully acted by this cast. Autumn Hurlbert & Lee Aaron Rosen are marvelous as "Abigail & Mason Lawrence". Whether it's through a gesture, a look, or her inflection, Autumn's impeccable comedic timing is really shown. Lee demonstrates "Mason's" enthusiasm as he falls love with "Abigail" and then his realization that marriage or this relationship might not be for him. Meredith Forlenza & A.J. Shively are perfectly cast as "Ruth Grundly & Daniel Henry", she trailer-trash turned millionaire and he a child prodigy med student. Meredith gets to show off her sultry and independent woman sides with conviction while A.J. get to reveal his innocence, dedication and wisdom with power. The cast is rounded out by Chris Henry Coffey as "The Narrator" who moves the show along with humor and wit. Colin Israel plays "Michael Henry (the brother of Daniel) & Jeremy (the gay male nurse)" whose . Miranda Jackel is precious as "Evelyn Henry" the daughter of "Ruth & Daniel". Adding zingers both on stage and during scene changes are Francis Mercanti-Anthony & Monica West who play "Abigail's" mother & sister "Dorothy Peck" & "Sheryl Howard" as well as Anna Stone who plays "Burnhilde Henry" (mother of "Daniel") & "Ellen" (the nurse). Finally, Rob Sheridan gives a fine performance as "Henry Henry ("Daniel's" father) & "Dr. Osborne".
If this show comes back around (which I hope it does), go enjoy an evening of laughter!


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Laura Ingraham's Anti-Immigrant Rant Draws Praise from David Duke
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By Laura Tucker, Staff writer; Image: Laura Ingraham (Image source: Screenshot)
Everyone wants to do a good job and be recognized for it, but sometimes you're recognized by the wrong people. Fox News anchor Laura Ingraham opened her show with an anti-immigrant rant. Surely it was meant to appease Donald Trump's more racist supporters. But it also caught the attention of ex-Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke.
The anchor, 55, worked as a speechwriter for former President Ronald Reagan, as a judicial clerk in New York and for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and as an attorney. She started hosting a syndicated radio show in 2001 and is also theeditor-in-chief of "LifeZette," a website featuring conservative news and commentary.
Ingraham has hosted her show on Fox since last October. She drew criticism in February when she stated NBA players LeBron James and Kevin Durant shouldn't give their political opinion. She issued that they should "shut up and dribble."
In March she mocked David Hogg, a survivor of the Parkland school shooting, by saying he was whining after not being accepted to colleges he'd applied to. She was boycotted by 27 sponsors and apologized.
In June she referred to the detention facilities where immigrant children were being kept as being like "summer camps" that "resemble boarding schools." Hogg called for boycotts once again for her show.
Ingraham, obviously no stranger to controversy, opened "The Ingraham Angle" on Wednesday night with a complaint that "the America we know and love doesn't exist anymore. Massive demographic changes have been foisted upon the American people."
It's obvious what she meant. She's talking about immigrants leaving their footprints here on U.S. soil and is saying America isn't the same with all the foreign-born people entering the country.
Duke is a known white supremacist and white nationalist as well as a convicted felon and former Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan. He also spent one term in the Louisiana House of Representatives and ran for several other offices as well, including president.
Within minutes of Ingraham's comment on Wednesday night, Duke retweeted the text of her comment and wrote his own: "One of the most important (truthful) monologues in the history of MSM." He later deleted it.
Previously Ingraham had told The Daily Beast, "White supremacists talk a lot about the inherent threat posed by immigrants and refugees, particularly those of color."
"This is obviously a shout-out to the sense that white supremacists have of being under siege. It's a shout-out to the concept of white genocide, which is a popular trope among white supremacists, and it's something they use as a recruiting tool: a sense of fear of the other."
It's unknown if she will once again deal with an advertiser boycott of her show.
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Burns & Haberman Blog
Obama raises $75 million in July, trails Romney again
By ALEXANDER BURNS
The president's campaign puts out word of its July fundraising totals on Twitter, marking the third month in a row in which the Obama operation has lagged Mitt Romney and the RNC:
(Also on POLITICO: Photos: 10 star-studded fundraisers)
@BarackObama Reporting back on last month's fundraising numbers: In July, 761,000 people donated to raise over $75 million for this campaign. Thank you.
@BarackObama 201,000 of the people who gave in July were entirely new donors who didn't give before in this election cycle or in 2008.
@BarackObama Every bit helps. 98% of our contributions in July were $250 or less, for an average donation of $53.49.
@BarackObama Since April 2011, a total of 2.7 million people have pitched in to own a piece of this campaign. Join us today: http://OFA.BO/KweJwp
No word yet on the Obama/DNC cash on hand, which is probably the most important figure at this point. Even if Romney didn't raise another dime, he'd have over $60 million to spend each month between now and Election Day.


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Reims hosts Olympique Marseille
Reims hosts Olympique Marseille in a game from the 23th round of the French Ligue 1. Here are our vip soccer bets for this game on Saturday.
Reims are having a decent season so far, being 9th in the standings with 31 points. Their record so far shows 7 wins, 10 draws and 5 defeats. In their last five matches Reims are unbeaten – two wins and three draws. It's a pretty good run for them, proving that right now they are in a good shape.
In their last fixture Reims enjoyed a 1-0 win during the visit to Guingamp. The only goal was scored in the 38th minute, when Matheiu Cafaro scored for the visitors. If they keep this level of performance and remain consistent, Reims could even fight for an European qualification at the end of the season.
Olympique Marseille on the other hand are 8th in the standings, having the same amount of points as Reims – 31. But they also have a game less. Marseille's record so far shows 9 wins, 4 draws and 8 defeats. Clearly Rudi Garcia's team lacks consistency this season. They started the campaign with hopes of a Champions League qualification, but right now they are 9 points behind the 3rd Olympique Lyonnais.
In their last five games Olympique Marseille won only once – against Caen. They also made two draws and suffered two defeats. Including in their previous game against Lille, which ended with a 1-2 defeat at home at the Velodrome. The new signing Mario Balotelli scored a goal in the last seconds of the game, but Lille clinched the win with a brace from the young and talented Nicolas Pepe.
These are our vip soccer bets for the Ligue 1 game between Reims and Olympique Marseille. We wish you good luck!


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JONO WINDSOR
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B i o g r a p h y
Jono Windsor is an emerging Australian pop singer/songwriter.
An actor, singer and trumpet player, Jono is the triple threat. He is diverse and elegant in his delivery as an artist and is rapidly gaining momentum! Jono has been involved with music for over 20 years, having been involved with jazz and musical theatre.
Further to his musical exploits Jono has been a regular on the Australian distance-running circuit for over a decade – regularly competing in Australia's major road races as well as the occasional triathlon – making him one of very few artists who can boast sporting and musical prowess.
Since 2017, Jono has been collaborating with Sydney-based producer Leon Berger, releasing his debut album To Be That Star in 2018, and subsequently releasing his second self-titled album in 2019. Jono is now getting ready to unleash his unique style of pop music on the world.
Both of Jono's albums are now available for Download via the Music tab on this website!
© 2021 The Artists


Wireless FSK+FHSS alarming make sensor immune to signal-interference and false alarm.
Strong anti-interference abiliyt to electromagnetic wave, strong light, small pets, which cut false alarm to the bottom.
Detection Angle: 4 (horizontal) 1 (perpendicular).


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using Mono.Cecil;
using NDifference.TypeSystem;
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Diagnostics;
using System.Linq;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading.Tasks;

namespace NDifference.Reflection
{
	public static class TypeDefinitionExtensions
	{
		/// <summary>
		/// Is this type derived from something other than system.object?.
		/// </summary>
		/// <param name="discovered">The type definition.</param>
		/// <returns>True if derived from anything but system.object.</returns>
		public static bool HasSuperClass(this TypeDefinition discovered)
		{
			const string BaseObjectName = "System.Object";

			return discovered.BaseType != null && discovered.BaseType.FullName != BaseObjectName;
		}

		public static TypeTaxonomy ToTaxonomy(this TypeDefinition td)
		{
			Debug.Assert(td != null, "Type definition cannot be blank");

			TypeTaxonomy kind = TypeTaxonomy.Unknown;

			// check is enum first - enums are enum and class according to cecil.
			if (td.IsEnum)
			{
				kind = TypeTaxonomy.Enum;
			}
			else if (td.IsClass)
			{
				kind = TypeTaxonomy.Class;
			}
			else if (td.IsInterface)
			{
				kind = TypeTaxonomy.Interface;
			}
			else if (td.IsEnum)
			{
				kind = TypeTaxonomy.Enum;
			}

			return kind;
		}

		public static ITypeInfo ToTypeInfo(this TypeDefinition td)
		{
			Debug.Assert(td != null, "Type definition cannot be blank");

			var fqn = new FullyQualifiedName(td.FriendlyName());

			var t = new PocoType
			{
				Taxonomy = td.ToTaxonomy(),
				FullName = fqn.ToString(),
				Name = fqn.Type.ToString(),
				Namespace = fqn.ContainingNamespace.ToString(),
				Assembly = td.Module.Assembly.FullName
			};

			return t;
		}

	}
}

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Barbarians, Romans, Egyptians, Atlanteans or maybe this time the Azteks will conquer? Either way with our Settlers Sortiment, you are ready to build and gain victory point in no time.
Setup done in 3 minutes and cleaning up is also not much longer. With everything easily stored, resources ready for access, cards organized and faction boards stacked.


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Hayden School Board interviews superintendent candidates
News News | May 1, 2015
Matt Stensland
Steamboat Springs — After a full day of interviews with three candidates Thursday, the Hayden School Board is moving forward with negotiations to hire a new superintendent.
School board President Brian Hoza said the board will meet at 7 a.m. Wednesday to consider approving a contract with the chosen candidate.
Hoza said the board will have to wait until then due to a required 14-day waiting period from when the candidate finalists are announced. The public can still offer input and review candidate applications until then.
"Nothing is confirmed until then," Hoza said. "No offers have been extended at this point."
The board chose Hoza to pursue the negotiations for a new superintendent.
The candidates interviewed were Phil Kasper, Lynda McCarty and Stephen Scheill.
Kasper is from Dolores and is currently the director of administration at the Central Consolidated School District in Shiprock, New Mexico.
McCarty is from Pueblo and is currently an assistant professor at Colorado State University-Pueblo.
Schiell is from Amery, Wisconsin, where he is superintendent at the School District of Amery.
"Today was good," Hoza said. "We had three really strong candidates."
In addition the reviewing the applications, the public was able to sit in on interviews with the candidates. Hoza said about 40 to 50 people attended a reception at the high school, where the public could meet the candidates.
The board then met to discuss the pros and cons with each candidate, but Hoza said the board did not announce a preferred candidate.
"I think the process was good," Hoza said.
Hoza said the goal is to have the new superintendent working by July 1. Current superintendent Trudy Vader has resigned, and her contract expires June 30.
To reach Matt Stensland, call 970-871-4247, email mstensland@SteamboatToday.com or follow him on Twitter @SBTStensland


A Women's Fiction dual narrative that is set in the same beautiful mansion in both contemporary South Australia and in the 1930s.
In 1934, the three Miss Allens – Ruby, Adeline and Clara – arrive in the seaside town of Remarkable Bay for their annual summer holiday. It's the last time they'll spend summers as a family. Adeline is engaged, Ruby is weighing up an offer, and Clara is just eighteen and about to start her life. But by summer's end, the lives they have known will change irrevocably and a mysterious secret will tear the family apart.
Eighty–two years later, Ruby's great–granddaughter Roma Harris moves to the now sleepy Remarkable Bay, retreating from tragedy. Roma's distant cousin Addy arrives too, fleeing a life with too much drama. It's only when the women discover an old guest book that they start asking questions about the mysterious third Miss Allen. Who was she? Why has she disappeared from the family's history?
When Victoria Purman woke up one day and realised she'd spent most of her working life writing for other people, she decided it was finally time to tell stories of her own. She's worked as a speechwriter, a television and radio journalist, a public servant, a publicist, a communications consultant and a political adviser. Not to mention mum, chef, taxi driver, volunteer and problem-solver. She now very much enjoys creating dialogue and happy-ever-afters for her imaginary characters. Her Boys of Summer trilogy is set on the south coast of her home state of South Australia, somewhere she feels compelled to do a lot of research. When she's not writing, Victoria spends time with her husband, three sons, a disobedient dog, her loving, extended family and dear friends. She is still determined to learn how to surf.
I enjoyed this story, the two stories really, set in two different times but merging into one, stories about family, secrets and love.
5.0 out of 5 starsA wonderful story which made my heart sing!
Thoughts of sea changing into a life depicted in this story gained momentum with each passing page.
A great read,I couldn't put it down... it's wonderful reading with lots of family and life lessons and set where I live.
The Three Miss Allens is a step outside the comfort zone of author Victoria Purman, it's like nothing she has written before and it is amazing. I love this story, I love these characters and the setting is just divine.
Once again Purman keeps us in her home state of South Australia and much of the story takes place on the coast a couple of kms along from Victor Harbor. We aren't heading to Middle Point this time though; the three Miss Allens spend their summer holidays in Remarkable Bay.
The story opens in 2016 with Roma Harris packing up her Adelaide life to move to Remarkable Bay and hide out at Bayview, the dilapidated old house she's bought. Roma spent many childhood summers in Remarkable Bay with her family though never staying at Bayview, by the time she was summering on the coast the house was already in its twilight years and used as a squat.
Leo is Roma's brother and he's worried about her; he's worried about why his sensible and cautious sister would leave everything and move to Remarkable Bay after sinking a small fortune into a house that even the real estate agent thinks is better off knocked down to subdivide the block and build modern townhouses. His concern sees him call a distant cousin who was once quite close to the family and ask her to head down to Remarkable Bay and check on Roma.
Addy takes a much needed break from her Adelaide life and heads down to Remarkable Bay, the film she had been working on had just hit a delay anyway. Bayview is far from anything Addy is used to but she pitches in to help Roma tidy and refresh the place; it's her that finds the mysterious old guestbook that lists three Miss Allens staying in the house in 1934.
This is where the story forks into two time periods, we continue to follow Roma and Addy in 2016 but we also head back to 1934 to enjoy the summer with Ruby, Adeline and Clara Allen at Bayview. The distant cousins happen to be joined by the Allen sisters; Roma is Ruby's great-granddaughter and Addy is the great-granddaughter of Adeline but neither of them ever remember hearing mention of a Clara.
That's as much of the story as I really want to tell, actually it's probably more than I want to tell, but it's late on a Friday night and I had trouble starting this review.
The Three Miss Allens boasts quite an impressive cast and I think this could convincingly be stretched into a series that completely fills the gap between 1934 and 2016, telling us how the close knit family that was the Allens expands through the generations into a family whose branches don't keep in touch; it was by pure coincidence that Addy and Roma ended up connecting because they went to school together.
There are two complete casts in this story, one in 1934 and one in 2016. In 1934 the Allen family heads to Bayview to holiday for the summer, the girls are at a marrying age so there are fiances and future in-laws as well as the Remarkable Bay community, many of whom are also Adelaide families on holiday. 2016 sees us get to know Roma and Addy as well as some of the Remarkable Bay community.
I think one of the things I love the most about this book is the connections; familial and generational. But really there is a lot that I love about this book and trying to put it into words without spoiling the intrigue and the suspense is really difficult, regardless of the fact that I should be sleeping.
The biggest mystery is this third Miss Allen, who is Clara Allen? She wasn't written with the other sisters so was she family, how common was the name, could it be coincidence and if she is related why has no-one heard mention of her? This is a question that runs right through the story.
The parallels between the generations are uncanny which is something I got a real kick out of, it wasn't necessarily a case of history repeating so much as time throwing up similar situations and demonstrating how different the decisions can be depending on the time.
Each of the characters have secrets, as do each of the families, and sometimes those secrets are best left buried. Time has a way of sorting things out in the end.
The Three Miss Allens took me through the complete range of emotions, all the way to rage and anger in stark contrast to the heartbreak and the empathy.
What begins as a run and hide defense mechanism slowly transforms into something completely different, something beautiful and empowering even.
The Three Miss Allens is a gorgeous tale of new beginnings, the circle of life, the restorative power of the South Australian beaches and the importance of family.
It addresses the way that women often compare themselves and measure themselves against someone else; never seeing themselves reflected in other eyes and never being able to see yourself the way other people see you. That person you are so envious of for whatever reason could have on a mask as convincing as your own and they too only see the face you are projecting, not the real you.
The secrets we keep aren't always for the best, of anyone, but all people and all families have secrets and sometimes you just can't tell what damage unearthing them could do.
What a fabulous story strong characters that leapt off the pages and became so real the setting is beautiful with such a great name Remarkable Bay and it was so remarkable to bring generations together without knowing they had all been there, there is a definite pull for this family to return.
Three Miss Allen sisters growing up in the 1930's and at Remarkable Bay for their summer holiday and it will be their last time together like this with Adeline about to get married Ruby contemplating marriage and young Clara hiding a devastating secret that will change all of their lives forever.
Then eighty odd years later Ruby's great granddaughter Roma buys the guest house that they had stayed in and Adeline's great granddaughter comes to stay as well and when a guest book is found and there is a mystery to try and uncover another Allen sister that no one had heard about, new people to meet who all have ties with Remarkable Bay and the Allen family and perhaps links with past generations makes this one a story that will keep you turning the pages.
This is a compelling story that covers some tough issues like domestic violence and secrets that have been kept by past and present generations hard decisions to be made on whether these secrets should be kept or told and of loves that are true or not. All in all this was a story that I savoured every word it is beautifully written and there were tears and joy with the past and present. I cannot highly recommend this one enough do yourself a favour and get compfy while you read this one because you are not going to want to put it down yes this one is going to stay with me for a while it already has me re thinking about it and the characters while doing tasks around the house fabulous story.
The Three Miss Allens is different from Victoria Purman's usual contemporary romance, though there is still plenty of that to keep romance readers happy. This story contains a few more heart wrenching and hard hitting themes than her normal stories, but I won't discuss them at length here because I think it's better to discover them yourself as you read in this instance.
Roma, Addy, and Ruby's viewpoints are all captivating enough to hold your attention, with their unique voices and problems distinct and interesting enough to keep the pages turning. On a few occasions in Ruby's storyline, her name was accidentally changed to Roma, but that aside, I didn't have any trouble understanding which viewpoint I was in. As usual, the characterisation was extremely well written. I felt drawn to Roma's predicament, and sympathy for Addy, even more so towards the end of the novel when the truth about her life is finally revealed.
Very little information was given regarding the mysterious Clara, even in Ruby's viewpoint, so I was a little perplexed when it seemed to take a long time to find out much about her and why she disappeared. I had guessed her big secret early on, but I wasn't prepared for the twist at the end. I love it when an author can keep me on my toes.
Another great read by Victoria Purman, and highly recommended.
Evocative, thoughtful, true and loving. The Three Miss Allens was a joy to read, sometimes bittersweet but always with a sense of hope.
Really enjoyed this story. I am into family history, so this was my type of book. Really enjoyed the characters and the story line. Definately recommend.
Really enjoyed this book and didn't want it to end.


Coming up next week is the 3rd Mars Science Laboratory Landing Site Workshop, where the Mars science community will come together to narrow down the possible landing site choices for MSL.
Here's another wonderful self-portrait silhouette by Opportunity.
I was delighted to receive an email from Morten Bo Madsen, who I knew from the Mars Exploration Rover mission as "that Danish magnet guy," the fellow responsible for the magnet experiments on nearly every American Mars mission. The magnets were originally designed to study the properties of airborne Martian dust, which would help determine its composition.
I have posted several times about the amazing photo captured by HiRISE of Phoenix under its parachute as it descended. There have been two common questions I've received about the photo: was there any color data taken, and what more can I tell you about how hard it was to take the photo? I've got answers to both questions for you today.
Eduardo Tesheiner was kind enough to send me an updated version of his route map for Opportunity so we can get a sense of just how close the rover is getting to Cape Verde.
The Phoenix mission confirmed it this morning: the disappearing act pulled by those chunks of bright material in the Dodo trench pretty much nails the identification of the bright material as ice, which is great news for the mission. Ice is what Phoenix went all the way to Mars to study; it's what the team has been aiming for all these years.
Emily hits the high points of today's press conference.
A majority of the people who work in planetary geology are usually associated with one or maybe two missions, doing all their research on the results from one instrument on one mission. But there are a few people whose expertise cuts across many space missions, and an even smaller number of people who seem to work on almost everything. Randy Kirk is one of those people.


Each of them composed of four bones.
The mechanics of the hand is quite specific. The dysfunction of one bone automatically affects the dynamics of the other bones.
Radial-wrist joint- it is an ellipsoidal joint formed by the combination of the radial bone with the proximal row of carpal bones. It is reinforced by a radial-wrist ligament.
The mid-carpal joint serves as the connection between the carpal bones. The movements permitted with this joint are the palmar and dorsum flexion, radial and ulnar abduction and adduction.
The carpometacarpal and intermetacarpal joints are the plane joints of minimal mobility. The thumb joint is an exception, since it permits the movement of abduction and adduction, as well as deviation, opposition, flexion , extension and hyperextension.
The finger joints (interphalengeal joints) belong to the group of spheroidal (ball and socket) joints which do not permit the rotation movement.
Hands consist of several ligaments that are responsible for specific movements that we can perform.
The collateral radius ligament of the wrist - is relatively short, but not too strong.
Ulnar collateral ligament of the wrist - which is longer, but much weaker than the radial wrist ligament.
Palmar radial wrist ligament - broad and very strong.
The nodes in the proximal interphalangeal joints area are called Bouchard's nodes.
The finger joint dislocations mostly involve the dislocations in the proximal interphalangeal joints, caused by the injuries which lead to the joint hyperthropy.
The chronic rheumatic arthritis usually develops symmetrically in the wrists and joints of the hand, including the proximal interphalangeal joints. The disease is marked by pain, inflammation, deformity and the impairment of movement, followed by degradation of the joints or even the joints atrophy. The disease belongs to the group of autoimmune disorders and it mostly affects people at the age of 30—40 or older. The occurrence of the disease if fourfold higher among women than men.
Dupuytren's contracture is the disease marked by the fixed contracture of the fingers in the flexed position, accompanied by the occurrence of the characteristic nodes in the palmar fascia. The disease is prevalent among men and it is most likely to affect the IV and V finger. It is marked by the fibrous nodes in the palmar fascia and mainly affects elderly people. It has genetic etiology.
Can the hand joints be exercised?
You can, and it's very easy. It is often recommended for example to exercise with a ball which is based on kneading it with both hands, transferring it between fingers or crushing in one hand.
Another exercise - put your hand and forearm on the table, not moving your wrist from the table move your fingers toward the wrist. Move your fingers forward to make them straight. When bending, the hand should forma distinctive peak. Repeat this exercise at least 20 times for each hand.
Regular exercise, especially when you've been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis or degeneration contribute to significant improvements in health. Without movement, the muscles weaken and produce contracture and the pain intensifies.


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How Long Can Canned Fruit Be Stored in the Refrigerator?
By Cassie Damewood
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Canned fruit holds up well in a variety of environments, including refrigerated ones. The length of time the fruit maintains its color and taste and remains safe to eat depends on whether it was home canned in jars or commercially canned in metal containers or jars and the prevailing storage conditions.
Commercially Canned Fruit
Most commercially canned fruit has an expiration date printed on the can or jar that is typically two to five years from the date of packaging. Fruits high in acid normally have shorter lifespans than low-acid varieties and are safe to eat for up to 18 months. These guidelines apply to unopened canned fruit stored in cool, dry cupboards as well those kept refrigerated. Jarred canned fruits with broken seals are not protected from spoilage and should be discarded.
Home Canned Fruit
Unopened jars of home canned fruit kept refrigerated or in a dark, cool area are best when consumed within one year of canning and should be eaten before two years expires. If discoloration of the fruit occurs or the canning liquid is cloudy, the fruit is probably spoiled and should not be eaten.
Open Cans
To avoid contamination, immediately transfer commercially canned fruit in metal that has been opened to a glass, ceramic or plastic storage container with a tight-fitting lid. Place the container in the coldest part of the refrigerator at the back of a lower shelf and eat it within five to seven days. Fruit canned in jars either at home or commercially will last the same length of time and can be stored in the original container.
Frozen Canned Fruit
Canned fruit in jars or cans should never be frozen, whether it was processed at home or at a food manufacturing plant. Freezing makes food expand and alters its texture, which can lead to the formation of rust in cans or on jar lids as well as burst cans or break the seals on jars, which promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
Tips and Guidelines
If the metal cans in which fruit is packaged show any indication of bulges, leaks or dents, it is unsafe for consumption. Canned fruit in metal jars with broken seals or cracks in the container should be discarded. Spurting liquids or foul odors that occur when a can of fruit is open are a sign of botulism and the fruit should be discarded without tasting, as even a drop of botulism-tainted food can be deadly.
Cassie Damewood has been a writer and editor since 1985. She writes about food and cooking for various websites, including My Great Recipes, and serves as the copy editor for "Food Loves Beer" magazine. Damewood completed a Bachelor of Arts in English with an emphasis in creative writing at Miami University.
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Many Net Stocks Back on the Offensive
Among the leading gainers were many of the Internet infrastructure and business-to-business plays.
David Shabelman
Apr 25, 2000 3:03 PM EDT
The back-and-forth trade seen over the past couple of weeks has been enough to drive many traders batty. Even our own relatively sane
ubertrader
James Cramer
has bemoaned the down-and-up price action and how
difficult it was to make money during this period of time.
Given such uncertainty, some think that technical analysis could be a good way to determine whether to stay in an individual stock, whether to get out or whether to buy. Elaine Yager, senior technical analyst and vice president with
Herzog Heine Geduld
, stresses that traders need to look at each stock in their portfolios individually to understand their status and not rely on general market direction. She said individuals that go through a broker should be able to ask for technical analysis of their stocks.
"It's just like when you go to the doctor. Would you diagnose yourself, or go to a good doctor?" she asked. "I certainly wouldn't diagnose myself."
Yager said she looks at trend lines, moving averages, the long-term picture, what the stock was purchased for, what you're willing to risk, etc., and that investors should understand that the analysis is constantly changing. Yager said she provides technical analysis for institutional investors and divulged her analysis of
, which broke down yesterday.
Yager said that Microsoft broke down from a bear flag under 85. A bear flag is a straight pole with a wavy consolidation at the lower end of the poll that she said could last up to four weeks, and finalizes with a break below the bottom of the poll. For Microsoft, the length of the poll was from the March 31 high of around 108 down to the April 4 low of 85 (23 points). Once it went below 85 -- which it did on April 11 when it closed at 83 7/8 -- she projected a downside objective of 66 (the 89 high from April 7 minus 23) to 62 (85 minus 23). She said she would be prepared if the market turned, with a stop at the 89 mark, thereby risking 6 points on the upside for a chance to make roughly three times that if it fell to 66 (83 7/8 minus 66). Yager stressed that she was not holding a position in Microsoft at this time.
Today, Microsoft was attempting to recover from yesterday's losses. It was up 2 5/16, or 3.5%, at 68 15/16 in midday trading. A number of Internet stocks were back on the offensive, as some traders covered shorts and others went long, hoping that yesterday's price action was a failed test of the recent lows in the
and that a
bottom could be in place.
Among the leading gainers were many of the Internet infrastructure and business-to-business plays that have been hammered in the recent market downturn.
Redback Networks
was up 11 9/16, or 21%, at 65 9/16;
Copper Mountain Networks
(CMTN)
was up 7 9/16, or 11%, at 76 1/2;
i2 Technologies
(ITWO)
was up 16 3/8, or 17%, at 115 5/16;
E.piphany
was up 7 3/4, or 12%, at 73 and
(INSP) - Get Free Report
was up 7 7/8, or 15%, at 61 7/8.
Among traditional Internet plays,
(YHOO)
was up 10 7/8, or 9.5%, at 124 3/4.
CMGI
(CMGI)
was up 5 11/16, or 11%, at 8 3/16;
(AOL)
was up 2 1/8, or 3.7%, at 60 1/8 and
eToys
-- who began their summer marketing push today -- was up 1 1/32, or 19%, at 6 1/2.
(EBAY) - Get Free Report
was up 6 14, or 4.4%, at 148 1/8 -- ahead of its earnings report after the close. The online auctioneer is expected to report a profit of 3 cents a share, according to
First Call/Thomson Financial
, though the whisper number is 5 cents, according to
EarningsWhispers.com
Finally,
E-Loan
was up 3 1/2, or 86%, at 7 9/16 after
(SCH)
said that it would be offering mortgages online through E-Loan.


Art Director - The art director works with the production designer and is responsible for the design and construction of a movie set. They essentially construct the "look" and "feel" of the movie.
Carpenter - Set Carpenters physically construct and build the sets under the supervision of the construction coordinator. This typically includes all general building of sets, walls and other types of large construction pieces.
Construction Coordinator - The construction coordinator supervises the fabrication and physical integrity of the various sets needed as directed by the production designer and art director. This person is also in charge of budgeting and ordering the needed materials for the sets. The construction coordinator may also be responsible for hiring the carpenters.
Pre-Visualization Artist - The pre-visualization artist (or previs artist) can create a 3D computer generated model of the storyboard that allows the production designer to determine how a scene will ultimately look. The previs artist constructs the desired shots, camera angles, focal lengths, camera movements and choreography. This computer generated model can also depict various surface textures, lighting schemes and even costumes.
Production Designer - The production designer works with the director and is primarily responsible for the design and overall visual "look" and "feel" of a movie. This includes the use of costumes, landscapes, props and other visual scenery that could reflect the movie script.
Scenic Artist - The scenic artist is in charge of designing and treating all of the set surfaces. This may include painting, plastering, coloring, texturizing or applying any other sort of treatment to the set surfaces to create a look. Often times the scenic artist simulates stone, wood, lettering, metallic or brick on the various sets and scenery.
Storyboard Artist - The storyboard artist creates a series of illustrations and sketches based on the director's vision during pre-production. Each sketch represents a different camera set-up. These drawings usually include camera angles, characters and set design. The illustrations are then used to assist the other head departments in understanding their tasks.


According to ESPN 1000 out of Chicago, Carlos Zambrano has fired agent Scott Boras. His new agent is unknown. Zambrano has pitched 3.5 excellent seasons and made $3.76MM in 2005 according to Cot's Baseball Contracts. He'll be part of the free agent class after the 2007 season. That group also includes Bartolo Colon, Freddy Garcia, Roy Halladay, Josh Beckett, and Roy Oswalt.
Also, WSCR 670 and ESPN 1000 are reporting that the White Sox have signed Joe Crede to a one-year contract for $2.675MM. Crede has a career line of .255/.303/.439 and plays top-notch defense. He earned $400,000 in 2005. Third basemen in his free agent class will include Brandon Inge, Eric Hinske, and Bill Mueller.


Any NASCOE member that is attending their first NASCOE Convention is eligible to participate. Notebooks to participate will be picked up from the NASCOE Awards Chair during the first break of National Convention. Notebooks will be returned to the National Chair at the first break of the last day of Convention.
Third place will receive $50.
This award may only be used to defray expenses for a graduating high school senior or first-year college freshman enrolled as a full time student with a minimum of 12 hours at an accredited college, university or trade school. Applicants must be a NASCOE member's child, or a member's legal dependent. The NASCOE member's dues must be paid and membership kept current for the past 5 years, or if less than 5 years, continuous membership has been maintained since becoming a NASCOE member within the first 12 months of becoming a permanent employee. This scholarship can only be won once at the Area and National level.
This award may only be used to defray expenses for a 2nd year, 3rd year, 4th year, or graduate student continuing their education at an accredited college, university or trade school while carrying 6 or more credit hours per semester. Applicants must be a NASCOE member, member's spouse, member's child, member's legal dependent, or member's grandchild. The NASCOE member's dues must be paid and membership kept current for the past 5 years, or, if less than 5 years, continuous membership has been maintained since becoming a NASCOE Member within the first 12 months of becoming a permanent employee. This scholarship can only be won once at the Area and National level.
The applicants must be a NASCOE member continuing their education at an accredited college, university or trade school. The NASCOE member's dues must be paid and membership kept current for the past 5 years, or, if less than 5 years, continuous membership has been maintained since becoming a NASCOE Member within the first 12 months of becoming a permanent employee. The Member must be attending, or currently enrolled to attend, an accredited college or participating in a career advancement program designed to increase the skill set of a member and further their employment abilities within the Farm Service Agency. This award can only be won once at the Area and National level.
This award may only be used to defray expenses for a Member's adult child continuing their education as required or encouraged through their employer for 5 or less credit hours a semester. Applicants must be a member's child, member's legal dependent, or member's grandchild. The NASCOE member's dues must be paid and membership kept current for the past 5 years, or, if less than 5 years, continuous membership has been maintained since becoming a NASCOE Member within the first 12 months of becoming a permanent employee. This scholarship can only be won once at the National level.
This award may be used to defray expenses for a student continuing their education enrolled at an accredited college, university or trade school while carrying 12 or more credit hours per semester. Applicants must be a member's grandchild. The NASCOE member's dues must be paid and membership kept current for the past 5 years, or, if less than 5 years, continuous membership has been maintained since becoming a NASCOE Member within the first 12 months of becoming a permanent employee. The evaluation criteria are based on ability, incentive assistance, and other personal characteristics. This scholarship can only be won once at the National level.
Area Rally scholarship auction proceeds will be split with 75% going to the host state or states and 25% going to the NASCOE scholarship fund. If the host state does not currently have a scholarship fund, the host state will have the option to begin scholarship program with the rally proceeds or the whole amount will be donated to NASCOE.
The National Convention scholarship auction proceeds will be split with 75% going to the NASCOE scholarship fund and 25% going to the host state's scholarship fund. If the host state does not currently have a scholarship fund, the host state will have the option to begin a scholarship program with the convention proceeds or the whole amount will be donated to NASCOE.


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Coronavirus: Kroger sales surge, but what's next (and what about P&G and Charmin toilet paper)?
Alexander Coolidge
Kroger disclosed Wednesday that shopper stockpiling during March drove monthly sales to shoot up roughly 30% excluding fuel – an unprecedented jump caused by the shopping frenzy amid the new coronavirus pandemic outbreak.
The nation's largest supermarket operator said February sales were already strong when COVID-19 fears began to push them even higher.
"Sales sharply accelerated in March...This was driven by dramatically heightened demand in the middle of the month as customers were stockpiling, which then tapered, but remained higher than normal in the final week, as customers adjusted to the new dining, work and travel restrictions," Kroger said.
Kroger said it was "too early to speculate what will emerge as the 'new normal'" regarding future customer eating habits or the effect on sales in future periods. In other words, the Cincinnati-based grocer isn't sure if this is a one-time thing or if the crisis could permanently change shopper eating and spending habits.
Wednesday's eye-popping sales disclosure highlights the uncertainty emerging around two of Cincinnati's most premier employers: Kroger and Procter & Gamble, which has also seen outsize demand for its products, like Charmin toilet paper.
Sure, sales have surged – but how long can it last and what will come afterward? With America is flirting with a potentially nasty recession in 2020, will Kroger and P&G thrive or just survive?
Both companies have strained to meet the unprecedented spike in demand: P&G has stepped up production and focused more effort in churning out high-demand items like Charmin toilet paper and Bounty paper towels; Kroger is scrambling to hire workers to keep shelves stocked and stores clean – even as many companies are laying off employees en masse.
The consensus appears to be while there will be bumps ahead, both companies might emerge stronger than before.
Both Kroger and P&G are categorized as "consumer staples" companies, meaning they deal in products that consumers keep buying in good and bad times.
"Everybody knows the next quarter is going to be an absolute disaster," said Terry Kelly a principal at Bartlett & Co. "But P&G is a depression stock: even through the worst of times, they're a staple...As for Kroger – everybody has to eat. They're even hiring."
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Jeffrey Krumpelman, Mariner Wealth Advisors' chief investment strategist for equities, said the current instability is very dangerous for companies that deal in products and services that customers tend to buy in good times (cars, real estate, appliances, vacations, cruises, casinos, hotels).
Also, the collapse of oil prices due to a price war between Russia and Saudi Arabian (flooding the world market with cheap oil) is punishing energy companies. And the slashing of interest rates by the Federal Reserve is hurting banks and other financial institutions that make money by lending and other transactions. Most of all, companies that were struggling and borrowed heavily before the downturn are under tremendous strain.
But large, well-financed companies selling staples like Crest toothpaste and Pampers diapers and food, like P&G and Kroger, are shielded from the worst of that.
"P&G is well-positioned and Kroger's a staple," Krumpelman said.
The analyst predictions come as uncertainty has spread worldwide with the coronavirus.
The pandemic has thrown both the U.S. and the world's economy into turmoil and sent stocks worldwide into a tailspin, prompting Washington to approve a massive $2 trillion aid package to backstop heavy-hit industries and workers.
U.S. stocks rode a mostly downward roller coaster in March: spiraling down from a late February peak into correction (down 10%), then deeper into a Bear Market (down 20%) and crashed as low (so far) as down 35%. The market has rallied several times but is sinking again today.
Kroger and P&G stocks have also taken a beating – but less so than the broader market. On Wednesday, the S&P 500 is down about 26% from the peak – the market was sinking 3%, but both Kroger and P&G were rising.
Further stock market turmoil is likely in April as companies begin reporting their financial results – many likely dismal. P&G is expected to report its results in late April. Kroger reports later in June.
The stakes are high for Cincinnati, which depend on the consumer companies.
The two companies are hugely important to Greater Cincinnati, and not just because they are the largest among its six Fortune 500 companies. They're viewed as a key regional economic asset – sources of well-paying headquarters jobs; P&G employs 10,000 local office workers, while Kroger employs 3,000 local office workers besides the 21,000 working in the 105 stores in the region.
Both companies are also magnets for other good jobs at related companies like vendors and consultants. Both companies are key supporters of regional cultural and nonprofit endeavors.
Lately, both CEOs are members of a Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber special task force set up to blunt the fallout from the national economic crisis. Both CEOs have also have had audiences with President Donald Trump.On Monday, P&G CEO David Taylor was part of a group of corporate heads of companies manufacturing items in high demand since the coronavirus outbreak. Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen participated in a conference call earlier in March regarding the nation's food production and supply chain.
Before the crisis, Kroger had predicted its sales for the year would rise more than 2.25% – a target it is beating handily for the moment. But the company said on Wednesday it was sticking with its current guidance for now – and taking other financial precautions in these uncertain times.
Also on Wednesday, Kroger said it would hit the pause button on stock repurchases to maximize available cash (an increasingly popular corporate move in recent weeks). It also said it has borrowed an extra $1 billion from its revolving line of credit to reduce its reliance on the commercial paper market (a different way of short-term funding) – but the company said it will keep total borrowing to adjusted EBITDA ratio target range between 2.3 to 2.5.
"Looking towards the rest of the year, Kroger expects volatility in sales throughout the year as the impact of COVID-19 on the consumer evolves," Kroger said, adding it doesn't know how long the pandemic will curtail travel and disrupt consumer eating habits.
While the company says sales are still higher than normal, so are its expenses as it presses to hire more than 20,000 workers. It has also handed out two frontline worker bonuses. The company is also spending more on extra production, shelf-stocking and store cleaning.
There are challenges ahead for both companies. It's unclear how deep the expected downturn will be – if America plunges into a harsh recession, it could change consumer preferences.
Consumers might trade down from P&G's premium brands like Gillette razors and Tide detergent that lately have won it market share. The same thing happened during the Great Recession – but P&G was slow to react to the cost-conscious consumer and sales suffered a decade ago.
"Consumers could trade down (to cheaper, lower-quality products)," said Joe Edelstein, a research analyst at Johnson Investment Counsel.
Meanwhile, Kroger might cash in with more consumers using their delivery and pickup services and win more loyal consumers, but it's unclear if shoppers will continue to want to eat in as much as the coronavirus crisis abates, Edelstein said.
For the latest on Kroger, P&G, Fifth Third Bank and Cincinnati business, follow @alexcoolidge on Twitter.
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Major Expansion of Volta Labs
December 14, 2017 by Jenn Earle
Volta Labs, Halifax's technology super hub, is tripling in size to better serve its growing network of entrepreneurs and Halifax's growing technology community.
Premier Stephen McNeil announced an investment of $2.25 million in Volta Labs on Dec. 5. The investment is over three years.
"Innovation is key to our economic future," said Premier McNeil. "This funding will give more entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia the support they need to start great companies. It will also help our vibrant startup community continue to grow. Ultimately, that means more jobs and opportunity for young Nova Scotians."
Volta Labs was established in 2013 by a group of emerging entrepreneurs and is now a cornerstone of Halifax's innovation district.
Volta will use the funding to increase its space in the Maritime Centre office building from 20,000 to 60,000 square feet, making Volta one of Canada's largest technology hubs. The expansion will include more office space for startups of all stages and sizes, and a new event space on the Barrington Street level. The investment will also support operational costs related to the expansion over the next three years.
"This investment will help us support entrepreneurs and create a home for the technology community in Halifax," said Jesse Rodgers, CEO of Volta Labs. "As Volta expands and our startup community grows, we will continue to be the place where high-potential founders come together, learn from each other, and build globally competitive companies. This is key to building Halifax's innovation district."
"It makes me so happy to see the province supporting Volta's expansion," said Dennis Cottreau, co-founder and CEO of Bereda Training. "I walked into Volta in January with a promising product but no users. Getting involved in the Volta community changed the way we operate and think about what we're doing.
"Now, my co-founder and I have a business that's starting to grow. Volta's expansion will give more young people that experience."
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Enjoy the cozy library/wine bar for an intimate setting. The over-sized, state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen is a chef's delight and opens to a dining room designed for royalty. With a custom 3-car garage, full generator and property surveillance, this is the perfect estate for the discerning buyer.
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So I totally forgot to post a picture that I dug up of me on the scooter I won in 2009. I entered a raffle and when the guy called me, I just kept yelling profanities at him until I believed him. I had to sell the scooter when I moved to California, and it definitely had some technical difficulties during the time i had it, but it was always fun to ride, and my friend took this picture when I was wearing all black and white, matching the scooter. So that was definitely the best thing I've ever won.
Me and my scooter circa 2009.
I'm dealing with sleep deprivation (again), which is no fun, especially when you have to be at the office from 9am-9pm. I'm hoping that once this final push is over and we leave for Georgia, it will get better.
A little old lady accidentally slammed on the gas instead of the brake right outside the office the other day… If that big concrete post hadn't been there, it would have gone straight into our office! It was pretty scary.
These came in the gift basket I won and I can't stop eating them, they are SO GOOD. I don't usually crave sweets, but once I tasted these, there was no stopping. This probably had something to do with my stomach issues during my 8 miles on Saturday morning… oops.
That's a nice forecast we're leaving… I'm actually hoping it will be wintery in the south, it seems like it's easier to get in the Christmas spirit when it's cold out.
Thanks for the link to break 2 hours! I've been trying to take my long runs slower as well, and I like the feeling of being more relaxed rather than wiped out for the duration of the run.
Sure! I was excited when I found it. I know, I always think people riding scooters around here look so cool.
Always a good idea to make sure you do your long runs at a "slow, conversational pace"…something I have been having trouble with lately. I know it's the craziness of the holidays that just makes me want to go, go, go! I hope you have safe travels to Georgia, and that you enjoy your holiday!
Yeah and when you feel good a few miles in you really just want to run all out! Thank you so much, happy holidays to you as well!


Need Gentle Face Cleaner for 11 Year Old. Any Suggestions?
My 11 year old daughter is starting to get small blemishes on her face. Can anyone recommend a gentle cleanser for this age?
Try Cetaphil. It's very gentle.
Cheryl, I would leave Axe at the body wash and/or deodorant only. Axe shampoo CAUSES hairline breakouts for my son. We switched to Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special.
Aveeno body wash was great for my kids......they may have children's body wash that may be shampoo too..but not sure.
I have heard make a paste with oatmeal. Buy him herbal shampoo, most doctors give too harsh and it continues to spread.
try Mary Kay acne cream.. it is only 7.00 and has remarkable results! Good luck!
Circle of Friends has some excema shampoo/body wash that is very gentle on my daughters sever case.
Absolutely I would recommend California Baby. It's expensive but it lasts a long time! Another option is Dr. Bronners castile soap. You can get it at Target also.


Reading is key! Aldine will join the millions across the country who will pick up a book and read on March 2, which is the birthday of beloved children's author Dr. Seuss.
A child's ability to read has a direct effect on their future success. Reading with your child helps to increase their vocabulary and improves their reading fluency and comprehension.
The National Education Association's (NEA) Read Across America began in 1998 as a way to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Seuss by encouraging children to read.
Since its creation, educators, parents, caregivers and students have embraced Read Across America and helped to turn it into the largest reading celebration.
On March 2, we encourage EVERYONE to pick up a book and read to a child.
So, whether it's your favorite Dr. Seuss book or something new and exciting: Grab your hat and read with the cat!
For more information, please visit the NEA website.
To celebrate our love of reading and books, we're asking educators, parents, students, and supporters to share which childhood book meant the most to them or how they are celebrating Read Across America.
Take a picture with the book (or bookshelf) of your choice and post your "shelfie" on a public Twitter or Facebook or other social media platform.
Use the #shelfie and #ReadAcrossAmerica hashtags. Aldine educators and information literacy specialists (aka librarians) should also include the handle @AldineISD so the District and followers can enjoy the creative submissions of book lovers.


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>> Which of these are preferred by the masintainer?
> more requirements than what RFC 6657 would allow, so it would be more problematic.
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Q: How to enable the glow on synthwave 84 vscode theme on ubuntu 18.04? Synthwave 84 theme is a popular theme for vscode . But, i can't activate the glow effect of the theme . It is showing i need to run vs code as admin privilage , and i am not capable of doing that . need help !

A: You will need to run vscode with Admin privilege for enabling glow on SynthWave 84.
Follow these steps :

*

*sudo chown -R <user> <path_to_your_vscode_installation_directory>

*Hit follwing in terminal :
To check the current user on your machine - whoami
for e.g. john

*You can find path of vscode directory using following command :
whereis code
e.g. in my case path is : /usr/share/code

*Now run :
sudo chown -R john /usr/share/code
This will run vscode with admin privilege

*Now try activating the glow :
Hit ctrl + shift + P or cmd + shift + P
Type Neon,
click the first result to activate.
6.After reset owner back to root
sudo chown -R root /usr/share/code

A: You need to use these commands:
$ sudo chown -R $(whoami)
 means the path to VSCode installation, most likely you have it in here /usr/share/code.
then run the extention custom css and js, restart VSCode.
Enjoy :)

A: You need to change the owner of code installation files folder into the current user
most likely you can find that folder in /usr/share, to ensure try the command:
which code

this will output a path to the installation dir of code
then apply this command :
sudo chown -R <current_user> <installation_path>

which is in my case: sudo chown -R sayan /usr/share/code
After that you can apply the Neon Dreams set up in code and then run this command again to set the owner back to the root:
sudo chown -R root <installation_path>

which is in my case: sudo chown -R root /usr/share/code

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Customer service software company nanoRep has launched an optimized mobile version of its instant-answer support widget for iOS and Android devices today. Customers are already reporting increased sales from mobile versions of their sites with the widget.
Consumers visiting mobile sites supported by nanoRep's optimized widget will see it float onto the screen once a page loads. Responding to its "Have a question?" prompt via touch opens a new browser window, where they can ask a question to receive an accurate and instant answer from nanoRep's self-learning knowledge base. If an answer is not yet in the knowledge base, the widget automatically opens a customer-support email message or begins a live chat, depending on the ticketing options each online merchant has set up with nanoRep.
Version 1.0 of the nanoWidget includes support through iOS 5.01 across all iPhone and iPad models and for Android 2.3 and higher. Version 2.0, due at the end of the month, will extend iOS support through 5.1.
Mobile functionality broadens nanoRep's multichannel support, which includes email, live chats, and support widgets for Web sites and Facebook pages. Seeded with a company's FAQ, nanoRep's self-learning knowledge base automatically builds itself up with every customer question asked and response provided by a support or sales rep. While other ticketing systems encourage expansion of support teams by requiring 100 percent of incoming queries to be answered, only nanoRep, with its ability to accurately answer up to 92 percent of customer questions without escalating them to a rep, spares growing companies from the need to hire additional reps.
"We're thrilled to offer users quick and self-learning help tools," said Dror Cohen, head of support and community at Waze, provider of a social traffic and navigation app, in a statement. "With one tap, mobile users arrive at our support site and get instant answers using the nanoRep system. Future versions of Waze will allow the nanoWidget to work directly from inside our app.
"Mobile has always been part of our plan, and we're elated to launch a mobile optimized version of our signature support widget," said nanoRep CEO Doron Herzlich, in the statement. "Our customers demanded it, and their feedback about its sales impact for them has been phenomenal so far."


What do you know about the people you pass in the hall or see in the cafeteria every day? What do they do at St. Joseph's?
Here we will introduce you to a member of the St. Joseph's family, recognizing their contribution to respect, excellence and compassion.
With twenty years of experience working at St. Joseph's, Michelle Fredette-Carragher is no stranger to the values of compassion, excellence and respect. Values that not only define St. Joseph's as an organization, but are carried out in her work on a daily basis.
As a clinical nurse specialist at Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care (Southwest Centre), Michelle provides detailed assessments, care planning and support for direct care teams working through complex situations. Michelle consults with care providers and leadership to promote positive client outcomes and ensures clinical services, policies and models of care align with current evidence-based practices. "I engage in research, whenever possible, to advance nursing practice and patient care outcomes to ensure that our practice continues to evolve and move forward," says Michelle.
St. Joseph's Southwest Centre is located in Elgin County and is devoted to caring for people with a mental illness who have also come into contact with the criminal justice system. Staff and physicians within various forensic programs assist patients toward recovery and rehabilitation. Through intensive work, many patients are able to develop the skills and supports needed to successfully reintegrate back into their communities.
Michelle provides support to three inpatient units at Southwest Centre. While every day is different, a typical day for her may involve attending rounds on the units, attending care planning and complex case reviews, reviewing policy and legislation changes, or providing education to staff. Michelle is also one of St. Joseph's ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) trainers for suicide prevention.
A personal passion for Michelle is seeing patients working together and reaching goals. When a few patients expressed interest in completing in a 5k run, she and a physiotherapist started a running group to help them work towards achieving their ambition. "Seeing patients cheer each other on and provide encouragement and support to their peers is amazing," says Michelle.
Michelle has also helped and witnessed patients reach their educational milestones, such as working towards obtaining their high school diplomas while receiving care at Southwest Centre.
A hardworking individual by day, Michelle also knows how to unwind. She loves to spend time camping with family and playing with her dog. As a motorcycle enthusiast, you might even see Michelle heading down a stretch of road to Point Pelee, with the wind trailing behind her.
Learn more about the Forensic Mental Health Care Program and care team.


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Krispy Kreme and the Archivist.
Readers of this journal might have noticed that when I want to lie some, I'll slip into using capitals. Astute readers may have also noticed that some of these lies have a backbone of truth to them, such as a party, or a market research gig. Today, to be confusing, I am presenting you with the Krispy Kreme Adventure, which, despite its capitals, is as true as I keep anything.
Krispy Kreme, the American doughnut (from here on spelt donut) chain has arrived in Sydney. It opened some time in June, and national conscience suddenly became aware of the fact that they've been sucking back inferior donuts for years. At least, this is what occurred to J., who, running out the time in a decommissioned job with decreasing responsibilities and work, was so caught up in the donut like possibilities presented to him that he was using his Internet time to look at donuts online, and then print them out on the colour printer at work, and hand them around to his friends.
When shown the Krispy Kreme website, I was taken by the sheer variety of donuts that one could have, but I wasn't exactly drooling at the prospect. But, like I said, variety, and I didn't have to work on the weekend due to school holidays, so a trip up into Penrith for some donuts seemed like something to do. Perhaps I was caught up in J's excitement, or perhaps, and more likely, I'm one of those guys who is easily convinced to join any kind of road trip. And while I hesitate to use the term road trip for a thirty minute car drive, it was for donuts, and I don't think it's wrong for me to use the term.
Penrith, for those who don't live in Sydney, is the ass end of the city, where the endless sea of suburbia ends, and the Blue Mountains begin about fifteen minutes later. Despite this, there's a rather sizeable mini-metropolis existing out there, sprung up around Penrith Plaza, and the Penrith Leagues Club, and it are these things that mark it as the edge of Sydney. If you decide to push on up into the Blue Mountains, you'll find winding roads, still burnt trees, shitty little suburbs where people are trapped in a fashion bubble called 1992, and then you'll peak and run on out into the country, where places like Orange and Dubbo will appear in an endless stretch of yellow and dust, mapped out by the black lines of telephone wires.
(There will be folks that tell you that the country isn't all like this, and in fairness, it's not. But there's a drought turning the world out there brittle, and Australia becomes a naturally harsh and dry place the further you drive into it, so as snapshot descriptions go, I'll hang onto mine, thankyou very much.)
To reach Penrith from the centre of Sydney, all that is required is for the driver to drop onto the M4, and slowly push your car up into a hundred and thirty by the time you're past Blacktown. I'm not sure if J. (or, more likely, M., who was driving) did this, because by the time Saturday rolled around, we'd blown out from one car going to get donuts to a second, and when I hit the M4 just past Blacktown, I was doing the aforementioned one thirty. Despite this, I was overtaken by countless motorists, including one motorbike who decided he'd lean back and throw a wheelie at about a hundred and sixty, thus proving what kind of thrill-seeker he was.
The M4 skirts the edges of Sydney past Blacktown, and so on the view out there is mainly of yellow fields, cemeteries, one theme park and a university, leaving not much to do but speed. There was a craze a few years back, where kids would climb onto one of the overpasses with rocks, and toss them down into the oncoming traffic, punching them through the windshields of speeding motorists of all kinds. If I remember correctly, this resulted in one woman dying rather painfully, when two kids lifted this huge slab up and over the wall, and which took out the driver's half of the windshield. After that, the local government had a bit of newspaper pressure leveled at them when a flood of articles burst out, painting the M4 as a highway of death, where delinquent children manned the overpasses, taking people out even five minutes in a rain of stone throwing death. The end result, naturally, saw kids who had never thrown a thing over the pass decide that they would for a laugh, and saw some of the more creative ones toss a jar of acid into some poor sods car; the other part of the result was that the government put up wire fences, and now it's all safe for us speeding motorists, thank god.
The one and only Krispy Kreme store in Sydney is located across from Penrith Leagues Club. The Leagues club is what Sydney had instead of casinos, before they arrived a while back, and subsequently, you can still go in there and find a huge room dedicated to pokies. Pokies are big in Sydney: you'll find them in every local pub, RSL, Leagues club, and I reckon they're about as interesting as watching Big Brother or paint dry. The Penrith Leagues Club is also home to the Penrith Panthers, a local football team, and the club is known by the local moniker of Panthers, and has, despite the floor of pokies, become a bit of a family arena, with a floor dedicated to videogames, pool tables, and a TAB so that every member of the family can have something to do. There's also an aqua golf range out the back, where you can smack some golf balls out into a man made lake for no real purpose except to see how far you can get it. (But then I've never seen the point in golf, so I'm biased.) As a building itself, it's a big, dirty white building with a huge carpark, that, across from it, holds a McDonalds and now Krispy Kreme.
When I arrived at Krispy Kreme, there was a line stretching out the door. There was also a line at the drive-thru, which had been turned into a maze of metal railings that held at least twenty cars. J., M., and D. were already in line, and when C. and I arrived, we slipped in front of about ten people, but were still outside. Now, due to a streak a rationality in me, I believed that Krispy Kreme must have just opened, and that these people had been waiting with a bit of flawed logic for it to do so. But no. This was not the case.
Krispy Kreme is 24 hours. It never closes.
To jump ahead, slightly, I was there at Krispy Kreme and Panthers for about two hours, and the line, not once, disappeared. For the entire time I was there, it stretched out the door, and there was, at least, a twenty minute wait to get yourself some donuts if you went in on foot. I have no idea how long that line of cars had people waiting, but it never disappeared either. Now, facing this with the cold light of reality, I am forced to conclude that either a) the entire population of Penrith is hooked on Krispy Kreme in a global conspiracy that forces them to buy donuts every day, or b) people from all over Sydney are traveling to Krispy Kreme for donuts. Because I knew that five people traveled at least half an hour, I find myself leaning towards answer b.
D., caught up in the insanity in his own fashion, had brought his digital camera to take photos. He took photos of the line, and if it's possible, I'll whack one up here so that you can all have a looksee.
While waiting in the line, we came across two attractive girls with a helium can and some balloons. J. went to snag one for M., and was told that no, they were only for children, which I found a bit suspect. I'm not saying that these girls had something against two men in love and who want to share balloons, but... well, I'm fairly sure that had I shown up there with my girlfriend, I wanted a balloon, then they would have given me one while laughing and succumbing to the charm of grown adults wanting balloons to share their love. Their heterosexual love, that is. Now, as I said, I'm not saying we ran into small minded girls with a helium tank in the Krispy Kreme line at the edge of Sydney, but who doesn't give balloons out when it's their job?
There was also a clown. D. maintains that he was a street performer, but the whole colourful costume, the red nose, the unicycle, these things speak to me as the tools of a clown, not a street performer. It's a shame that this clown didn't set himself on fire or cut himself with his swords, but then I've always found the majority of clowns to be highly annoying and deserving of a good swift kicking.
About five minutes after the clown's arrival, we made it through the doors of the Krispy Kreme, where we could watch the endless procession of donuts being made, and dead eyed Krispy Kreme employees pulling out the donuts that didn't meet the standard. You know, those that didn't cook all the way through, or came out with syringes, rat heads, and in the shape of Jesus's caucasian face.
While standing in the line, we were given glazed donuts. Now, I've never had a glazed donut before, and in fact, believe that it is only Krispy Kreme that coats their donut so liberally with sugar in the country, and when the resulting blockage that is in my arteries from this glaze kills me in the years to come, will instruct my children to sue the entire corporation. My friends loved this glaze, but I've got to be honest and say it was a bit too much for me.
But at the time I was munching away on a donut, I noticed something else in Krispy Kreme: people were buying boxes of donuts. Not one, not two, and not with a cup of coffee. No. They were buying them in boxes, in trays, and they were buying them in pairs, or fours, or half a dozens, and then struggling out into the winter sunlight under the weight of their gains.
And when we reached the part where we could order our donuts, we too ordered boxes. I can only speak for myself, but I ordered a tray of the assorted donuts, which number twelve, because I wanted to try the flavours, and knew that I wouldn't be returning any time soon to partake in American Imperialism in the form of a donut chain. Of course, it should also be pointed out, that I hardly got to eat any of these, as after I returned home, a procession of people claiming to be deprived of good donuts have made their way through my kitchen like a plague of locusts brought forth by God himself. This God, I imagine, is waving a little American flag and wearing a Krispy Kreme t-shirt, and receives a kickback for doing what he does.
Taken collectively, I can honestly say that the five of us easily spent one hundred dollars.
To finish up this sordid little journey, I have this to offer: I ate one donut there, and then whacked them into the boot of my car, and went and hung around Panthers for two hours, playing videogames and pool. Then I drove home and had a donut. It had not diminished from being in the car for three hours. The following day, I ate another. Again, it had not diminished.
This morning, I ate the last donut.
It tasted exactly as the first one, three days prior. I think it's the glazing, but you can make of it what you will.
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