mesmerised a capacity audience with stories about his acting career, relationships with the public, and above all his "love affair" with the Roxy cinema - "one of the great venues to play in, in Australia".
'The mind of an artist, the body of a labourer' is the way a CES vocational guidance officer described John Wood in the 1960s - and promptly sent him off to start a job as a brickie's labourer! While they're words John has never forgotten, he's certainly proven them wrong. Born in Melbourne in 1946 into a working class family, acting was just not something anyone did professionally.
While he obviously had a natural talent, John's passion for acting saw him fail his secondary school Leaving Certificate. At 16, he landed a role in the school production of The Fish, a farce by Yves Gabrol. Unfortunately the play was at his old school, and John put so much time into the production that he neglected to sit for his final exams at his new school!
Convinced he needed a 'real job', John joined the Victorian Railways as a clerk. Thankfully his ex-English teacher, John Ellis, returned from overseas and, with wife Lois, formed the Melbourne Youth Theatre, a drama group for people under 26. John performed in its first production Brecht's Caucasian Chalk Circle, then Eh?, a comedy by Henry Livings, directed by Max Gillies. Lois Ellis gave John the push he needed, one day handing him an entry form into NIDA. He was accepted and at 21, John and his girlfriend, Leslie (now his wife of nearly 30 years), moved to Sydney in 1967.
NIDA usually required entrants to have at least that missing Leaving Certificate, but luckily they made an exception for John and even granted him a scholarship - of $6 a fortnight. To pay the bills, he worked the lights at Neutral Bay's Music Hall and was overawed by stars such as Benita Collings - but felt deep down that Chekhov and Shakespeare were more his style.
Yet fresh out of NIDA in 1969, he landed a guest role on Channel Seven's half-hour series "Barrier Reef" (1971). His first stage role was as Happy in Death of a Salesman at the Old Tote (now the Sydney Theatre Company), which toured NSW. On New Year's Eve 1970, John and Leslie married. They now have two adult daughters: Meg and Lexie. John, Leslie and baby Meg moved back to Melbourne in 1974 to be near her grandparents.
John had signed a 12-month contract with the Melbourne Theatre Company, performing in plays such as Jumpers, Last of the Knucklemen and All My Sons. Then the writer in him reared its head and John decided to 'give up acting for a while' and applied for a Literature Board Grant in 1975. As fate would have it, he was immediately offered the role of Sugar Renfrey on the ABC TV production of "Power Without Glory" (1976) - John snapped it up and sent back the grant from the Literature Board!
His ABC appearance spawned offers to appear on shows such as "Bellbird" (1967), Lawson's Mates, "The Truckies" (1978) (for which he wrote his first TV script), "Catspaw" (1978) and End of Summer in the late 1970s. Then came a strange chain of events. John fell out with MTC over his TV appearances and he tired of playing 'silly roles' in the soaps. He turned to writing again and completed 15 episodes of Cop Shop, 15 of Prisoner and 15 of The Sullivans. In 1981, he got a gig in an Adelaide production, Lulu, with Judy Davis.
The following year he moved to Adelaide and began acting with Jim Sharman's 12-man Lighthouse Company. They performed the world premiere of Patrick White's Signal Driver. In 1983, the company toured Sydney, successfully performing Twelfth Night and Netherwood '.
As a direct result of the plays, John was offered the lead role of magistrate Michael Rafferty in "Rafferty's Rules" (1987) on Channel Seven. He filmed the pilot in 1984 and starred in the hit drama until 1989. In 1988 and 1989 John won TV Week Logie Awards for Most Outstanding Actor for his portrayal of Rafferty. Despite the show's success, it was a relief to move on and back to Melbourne and his loved ones.
John seized the opportunity to get back on the stage, appearing in Chess, The Musical, Love Letters, Away, A Flea In Her Ear, Another Time, King of Country, Jonah, The Trackers of Oxyrhyncus, Brittanicus and For Julia from 1990 to 1992. In 1993, John got another incredible opportunity. Tired of waiting, he was about to accept a role in the soap, Paradise Beach, when the offer to make the pilot of "Blue Heelers" (1994) finally came through.
Recognising Blue Heelers' potential to be a huge hit, he jumped at the chance to star as Sergeant Tom Croydon of the Mount Thomas police. Shooting the drama in Melbourne also enabled John - for the first time in years - to be based with his family at their country property about 40 minutes out of Melbourne. Keen to combine his writing and acting, John has written three episodes of Blue Heelers in the past few years and has also managed to combine several theatre roles with his regular work on the hit drama.
In 1998 he played Jock in the Melbourne Theatre Company's five-week season of The Club. In 1999 he played Harry Brock in the MTC's Born Yesterday with Alison Whyte and several actors from former cop shows, including Gil Tucker, Terence Donovan and John McTernan. John won the Green Room Award for Best Actor for that performance. In the same year John played the headwaiter in She Loves Me with Blue Heelers co-star Lisa McCune. John always has creative ideas circulating in his head and he currently has several projects on the brew, including a children's television series, a sitcom, a stage play and a movie.
In 1998 he became a board member of the Playbox Theatre Company and in 1999 became a spokesperson for Friendship Day, run by the Starlight Foundation. His wife Leslie is councillor for the Shire of Yarra Ranges and is the Labor candidate for the seat of Monbulk in the next State Election.
John Wood graduated from NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Arts) in Australia, and became a well-known and capable character actor in both films and television. He has been acting since the early 1970's.
After ten years of unsuccessful nominations for the Gold Logie award, John finally won his first Gold Logie on Sunday May 7th, 2006.
Won the Gold Logie (Most Popular Personality on Australian Television) in 2006 after being unsuccessfully nominated every year from 1997 to 2006.
(During his Gold Logie acceptance speech at the 2006 TV Week Logie Awards) "Too much, too soon."
(October 2010) Performing "Strange Bedfellows" at the Regent Cinemas, Albury NSW.
A number of events were organised to compliment the Anniversary Ball.
A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at The Roxy as a symbol that epitomizes the Greek migration experience. The tour includes a visual presentation that examines the important role played by the cinemas and cafés established by Greek immigrants and the outstanding contribution they made to the development of Australia.
The glitter and glamour of Hollywood's Golden Age will come to life in Bingara with a weekend of screenings that celebrate the history of The Roxy while setting it firmly in the context of the town of Bingara, northern NSW.
Come and be swept away by a selection of classic footage and unexpected delights that will take you back in time and light up the silver screen.
The official launch of the fully restored art deco Peter's & Co Café and preview of the site of the new museum.
Bringing the glitz and glamour of the 1930s back to Bingara, the 75th Anniversary Gala Ball will be an evening of feasting and festivity. Commencing with a Greek banquet accompanied by a performance of traditional Greek music, guests will be invited to dance the night away to the hypnotic Hellenic rhythms of one of the best Greek bands performing in Australia today. No Greek celebration would be complete without the time-honoured custom of the smashing of plates and the Gala Ball will be no exception. This event will be Black Tie.
John Wood is one of Australia's most recognised and well-loved actors, best known for his role in Blue Heelers. Approached by Foxtel Television to appear in a series entitled As Australian As, the actor chose to feature the story of The Roxy and discuss the unique relationship he shares with the venue.
Presentation by historian Peter McCarthy: The origins of the name style of Peters Cafes with the establishment of Oyster Saloons and Cafes in the New England and North West of NSW. This encompasses the establishment of The Sydney Oyster Saloon and S. Peter & Co at Inverell in 1899 by Peter Phacheas (Fatseas) to the Peters Cafe at the Roxy Theatre Bingara. Also included the association of Peters Ice Cream with Greek Cafes.
Peter McCarthy to be presented with a copy of the Heritage Australia award-winning book, Life in Australia, by a Trustee of the Kytherian World Heritage Fund, for outstanding research efforts.
Drawing of the Raffle Prizes, and finalising of the Silent Auction prizes.
Bingara is located approximately 600kms north of Sydney and 500kms south of Brisbane in the New England Tablelands. It is central in the New England North West region, between the major towns of Tamworth, Armidale, Inverell, Moree and Narrabri.
The 75th Anniversary Celebration has been organised by an inspired group of friends and volunteers of The Roxy working in conjunction with the Gwydir Shire Council.


When you begin to tell your story, does everyone wonder… how does my journey to health and wellness start? Is the meaning deeply entrenched in your childhood, or is it really about the journey?
What I have recently come to understand is that it is all about the journey.
Of course my childhood has framed who I am today. And yet true happiness and wellness is actually found in really living in the journey. Taking each moment in, not getting caught up in our to do lists, or the corner office. So if I was to be true and tell you where my wellness journey started, it wasn't my childhood, my 20's or even my 30's. It was shortly after my 41st birthday.
As I got older one thing that came was an acceptance of change, but not always in a good way. Instead of "accepting things we can not change", I actually accepted things I was not prepared to change. Inevitably that meant I end up having to accept the consequences, both good and bad. I'm sure you know what I mean, those things we push off or stop because it was "too hard", "too complicated" or quite frankly we were too lazy.
Just after my birthday I found myself tired, and when I say tired I mean every moment of every day. I could sleep all day and wake up, well… exhausted. I made jokes to about being over the hill, no longer being in my 20s or 30s. In fact when I shared my feeling many people shared in that joke with me. But then it got worse. After months, I finally decided maybe I needed a check up, so off to the doctor I went.
A few weeks later I got the results… I was normal.
My results all fell in normal levels, there was nothing wrong. Time had come to accept that I was getting older. This made me feel mildly better for a few days, but since nothing had changed, nothing changed.
After a few months of trying to cope with my new found old body and tiredness, I found that I now had problems eating. While I was a pretty healthy eater, it didn't matter what I ate incredible pain followed. So back to the doctor for more tests poking and prodding, and finally he found a problem. I had hemangioma in my liver, nothing to worry about he said. "Lets put you on a liquid diet, you should look at your eating here is the food guide and we will follow up in 6 months".
Second check up things got worse, much worse. I now had high cholesterol and fatty liver disease, something I didn't even know you could get without a drinking problem.
Now only a year after my "normal" results I felt like I was falling apart and had no idea what to do. I tried sharing this with my doctor but found he was unable or unwilling to invest time in helping me to understand what was happening.
Jumping forward to today, only 8 months later I have been in great health for months.
I feel better than I have at any time I can remember. I have taken charge of my own knowledge, my own health, my own wellness.
This is what has brought me to a blog, my goal is to share my story and journey with others. Do what I can to help you in your journey. I hope I will inspire you to take charge for your self. Empowering you with the tools and partners that have taken me to my own personal life of wellness.


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CORNWALL, England — Police have said they are pursuing a number of lines of enquiry in their hunt for the killers of a devoted mother of nine who died in a house fire started by a firework pushed through her letterbox.
Mary Fox, 59, was trapped in her bedroom after reportedly pushing her 17-year-old son Raum to safety through an upstairs window.
The remnants of a firework were found behind the front door of Mrs Fox's house in Carpenter Court, Bodmin, in Cornwall. Full story.
POLICE have opened a murder inquiry into the death of a mother of nine in a house fire that started when a firework was pushed through her letterbox.
Mary Fox, 59, died after helping her teenage son jump through an upstairs window to save him as flames engulfed the house in Bodmin, Cornwall. Neighbours said Raum Fox, 17, was being targeted by bullies.
The family of a "devoted" mother-of-nine from Cornwall, who died in a house fire after a firework was put through the door, have paid tribute to her.
Mary Fox died in the fire in Wallace Road, Bodmin on Thursday night, after helping her 17-year-old son, Raum, jump out of a first floor window.
BODMIN, Cornwall — Police are investigating a report that the blaze may have been caused by a firework which had been pushed through the letterbox.
Neighbours said Mary Fox, 59, was seen pushing her 17-year-old son Raum out of the first floor window of their three storey home in Bodmin, Cornwall, shortly after the fire started.
The teenager survived with minor injuries but his mother was trapped and died in the blaze.
Doreen Rowe, 59, said Mrs. Fox, a keen singer, was a "hero" for saving her son's life.


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18 Unique Baby Names With Two Syllables, Because You're Trying To Keep It Simple
by Caroline Shannon-Karasik
I have one of those long names that I apologize for when someone asks me to spell it. "It's a long one, so hold on to your hat." Ultimately, I don't mind it because my name is wrapped in meaning, including the fact that I am named for my grandmother. But if you have a little one growing in your belly and are seeking to simplify things, then you might want to check out some unique baby names with two syllables.
And just because you are keeping it simple doesn't mean that you can't choose a name that is steeped in meaning. Whether you choose a short first name because you are pairing it with a gigantic last name or you simply like the way it sounds, you're bound to discover something that suits your soon-to-arrive bundle of joy. After all, who wouldn't love a name that means "peaceful" or "happy"? You might also find that people with some of these names carry serious potential to be born leaders and do big things for humanity, and, well, that's all kinds of awesome.
And, of course, no matter the name you choose for your baby, it's bound to be amazing because, guess what? They already are.
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If you're a fan of Swan Lake, then you know Odette (pronounced oh-DEHT) is the name of the "good" swan in Tchaikovsky's ballet. And if you suspect your little one harbors an inner peace, then Odette might be a fit. People with this name have "a deep inner need for quiet," according to SheKnows. It's perfect if you're looking for a name with a little mystery and romance.
Originally a surname, Grayson has become a popular choice for boys and girls. While the name literally means "son of the gray-haired one," SheKnows noted that people with the name Grayson tend to follow professions where they can serve humanity. It's also been showing up in hip preschools for at least the past 15 years.
Meaning "happy" or "fortunate," Felix has long been popular in London, but has recently become a favorite in America as well, according to Nameberry.com. People with the name Felix tend to be visionary and may inspire others. It's got a bit of a mischievous feel to it, as well (maybe because of Felix the Cat?).
Aslin
Originally only thought of as a surname, Aslin is now becoming a popular first name choice for girls. People with the name Aslin are determined and born leaders, according to numerological interpretation. It's definitely a strong, powerful name for a woman with almost a mythological kind of vibe.
Harper, which literally means "harp player," was rarely heard before the mid-2000s, but entered the girls' list in 2004 and became ultra popular, according to Nameberry.com. This surge in use could be due in part to celeb parents like Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka (whose twins are named Harper and Gideon).
Tehya
As soon as I saw Tehya (pronounced TEY-ah) on the many name lists, I kind of fell in love with it. So, it came as no surprise that Tehya — which comes from Native American origin — means "precious." Flowing and graceful, this is a lovely alternative to more commonly used names ending in "a" for girls.
According to Baby Center, Levi is Hebrew for "joined in harmony." And if you think your little one might be a peacemaker, then you will especially love that in the theocratic structure of Israel, the Levites were the people who promoted social cohesion. (It's also the name of an Elton John song, so extra points there.)
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Whether you are a fan of the famous Pulp Fiction director or simply love that the people with the name Quentin (pronounced KWEHN-tin) have a deep desire to lead, you might consider adding this one to your list. According to SheKnows, people with this name "tend to be mystics, philosophers, scholars, and teachers."
Meaning "peaceful" or "Earth," according to Babble, Zola brings with it some super cute and even shorter nicknames, like Zoe and Zo. It's got a modern-feeling swing that's somehow classic, too.
As you might have guessed, Flora means "flower." As SheKnows explained, "people with this name have a deep inner need for quiet, and a desire to understand and analyze the world they live in, and to learn the deeper truths."
Derived from the names of two different locations — a suburb of Columbus, Ohio and a London borough — Bexley is often found on Nameberry.com's list of "Rare Or Uncommon Names." (And just think of what a cute nickname "Bex" could be.)
According to SheKnows, "people with this name have a deep inner desire for travel and adventure, and want to set their own pace in life without being governed by tradition." In French, the meaning of the name Margaux is "pearl."
Soren
Pronounced SOH-ren, Soren is the Danish form of Thor, according to Babble. Of course, if you are looking for something a bit more philosophical, then you can lean on the fact that Soren was also the first name of Kierkegaard, who is considered to be the father of existentialism.
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A name with French roots, Brielle is said to mean "God is my strength," according to BabyNames.com. Nicknames for this lovely moniker include Bri and Elle.
You might hear Linus and think of the beloved Charlie Brown Character, but according to Nameberry.com, Linus was also a musician and poet who invented rhythm and melody and taught music to Hercules. Sounds like some seriously creative roots. (One might have expected piano-playing Schroeder to be the Peanuts character with musical roots.)
This is one of those super cool names that suits a girl or a boy, which is just one of the reasons I love it. It's also all kinds of awesome because according to Nameberry.com, Frankie frequently makes the "Badass Baby Names" list and I can totally see why.
Piper technically means exactly what it sounds like — "pipe player." But if you're a fan of Orange Is The New Black or simply loved the Piper who aspired to be a singer and played the lead in Coyote Ugly, then you know the name packs a whole lot of punch in those two syllables.
As explained on Nameberry.com, "the name Zander is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning 'defending men.'" You can also spell it with an "X" (as in "Xander"). Either way, both monikers are offshoots of the name "Alexander," and both are rare examples of first names beginning with the letters at the end of the alphabet.
This article was originally published on April 24, 2018

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Marketing challenge: Overcome Gallo's image as a producer of inexpensive jug wines. The winery introduced the wine in 1995 to disappointing results. It had tinkered with the name and formula.
Solution: Two third-generation members of the Gallo clan appear in separate advertisements that tap into the aspirations parents have for their children. Declaring Gallo of Sonoma a "new generation" of wines, the ads show Matt Gallo and-or Gina Gallo in a lush vineyard with the statement, "Every family wants the children to do better than the parents," and the response, "So how are we doing?" The ads use Gallo heritage while announcing that the grandchildren, who work at the company, have brought winemaking to a new level.


Bernie Sanders voted Yea (Cloture Vote) on this Legislation.
Read statements Bernie Sanders made in this general time period.
Vote on a motion to invoke cloture on a bill that requires the Federal Labor Relations Authority to enforce the ability of public safety officers to engage in collective bargaining.
Defines "public safety officer" as any law enforcement officer, firefighter, or member of emergency medical services personnel who is not a permanent supervisory, management or confidential employee (Sec. 3).
Defines "confidential employee" as any individual employed by a public safety employer who is designated as confidential and who routinely assists supervisory and management employees in a confidential capacity (Sec. 3).
Requires the enforcement of the above, either through a state administrative agency or through the state courts.
Requires the Federal Labor Relations Authority to consider the opinions of affected employers and labor organizations when determining whether or not state law is sufficient (Sec. 4).
Requires the Federal Labor Relations Authority to identify categories of public safety officers that are not covered by state law, in cases where state law is otherwise sufficient, and to enforce collective bargaining rights with regard to these categories of employees (Sec. 4).
Authorizes any person to challenge the determination of the Federal Labor Relations Authority by petitioning the United States Court of Appeals within 60 days of the date that the determination was made (Sec. 4).
The last day of the first regular session of the state legislature that begins after the date that the Authority issued a determination made subsequent to a previously-made determination.
Take any other actions deemed necessary and appropriate including, but not limited to, issuing subpoenas, examining witnesses, and taking depositions.
Authorizes the Federal Labor Relations Authority to petition the United States Court of Appeals to enforce the collective bargaining rights for public safety officers, and for any private individual to petition the court if the Authority has not already done so (Sec. 5).
Prohibits all employers, public safety officers, and labor organizations from striking or engaging in any other form of work stoppage that will disrupt the delivery of emergency services, as long as this prohibition does not preempt any related state or local law (Sec. 6).
Specifies that the bill will not invalidate any existing collective bargaining agreements (Sec. 7).
Prohibits the Federal Labor Relations Authority from applying its powers to any group of public safety officers who are deemed to already be sufficiently protected by state law (Sec. 8).


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"And Muddy formed textures from the colors of the pixels, and breathed life into the bits and they became living resources."
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Any loss needs to be acknowledged for us to move forward. Bereavement can mean finding a suitable place for the lost person, pet, object or event, to allow life to continue with adaptation and change, not forgetting or wiping out the memory.
When we experience bereavement we are coping with grief and loss. It is normal to feel sadness and even anger or guilt, as we have lost someone or something close to us. The natural grief stages include fear, loneliness, sadness, denial, anger and letting go. While painful, the grieving process enables us to come to terms with the loss. Many people find it hard to deal with grief and try to manage by keeping things bottled up, or denying the sadness. However, this can prolong the pain and lead to long term difficulties which affect your relationships and work and can even lead to depression.
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An exploration of the role of interpersonal communication in human relationships. This course is designed to provide theoretical understanding and practical skills for examining and altering human communication across a variety of interactions.
A course designed to increase self-confidence through practical experience in presenting speeches geared to business interests. Students are trained in the skills of analysis, organization, development, adaptation of ideas, and delivery. The course also includes small group speaking, conducting meetings, preparing speeches for others, and using visual aids. Note: Students who have received credit for SPDR 2205 or 2211 or COMM/PBRL 2205 may not take this course for credit. This course includes a lab component.
An examination and application of social media communication and technologies in professional communication. Students also evaluate the role and effect of social media in professional environments. This course includes a lab component. Students who have received credit for COMM 3025 may not take this course for credit.
A focus on the function of mass media in society and the role media play in shaping and influencing public opinion. Students examine the range of factors affecting media content and critically assess the implications of communication technologies.
An examination of the theoretical and practical aspects of ethics in public communication. Explores personal & professional values, stages of moral development, ethical principles and loyalties as factors in the development of a framework for ethical decision making. The ethical implications of emerging social and technology innovations are emphasized. Note: Students who have received credit for PBRL 4017 may not take this course for credit.
An overview of the fundamental principles and applications of graphic design from a practical, visual, and technical perspective. This course engages students in the planning, design, layout, and production of visual content across a variety of media and communication platforms. Students will engage in creative, critical, and solutions-oriented design work. This course includes a lab component.
An introduction to the historical, theoretical, and practical principles and applications of visual communication. This course addresses the social, cultural, and political significance of visual culture through the study of semiotics, design, media, and technology. Students apply the history, theory, and praxis of visual culture to produce individual and collaborative written assignments. Note: Students who have received credit for COMM 3022 may not take this course for credit.
An analysis of the theory and practice of communication in organizations. This course is designed to be an active learning experience that helps students to understand organizational life by critically examining the role of teamwork, corporate culture, socialization, workplace conflict, superior-subordinate and peer-to-peer communication, and leadership in organizations.
An opportunity for students to apply material gained in both theoretical and applied courses to real-world job situations. Students are placed in science communication positions in government, academic, NGO or private sector organizations for a 4-month period to acquire experience in the field of science communication.
An individual, in-depth study of a topic in science communication. Students will link theoretical and research ideas to existing practical contexts. Using a real-world situational application, students will develop a paper and deliver a public presentation. Individual projects will be designed by the student in consultation with the course professor.
Prerequisites: 0.5 unit of writing courses (PBRL and/or WRIT) and 0.5 unit from Core A – Sciences and Mathematics and 0.5 unit from Core C – Humanities OR permission of the instructor. In addition, 0.5 unit of writing courses at the 2000 level is recommended.
An examination of writing in science and technology with particular emphasis on the development of high level skills in writing and editing documents for a variety of science and technology audiences. Students will build on their previous writing skills and science background to analyze audience needs and write and edit a variety of communication pieces.
An investigation of the interconnectedness between media, culture and society. Students will analyze the institutions and practices of mass media and their role in shaping culture and social life with a particular focus on the relationship of mass media to politics, commerce and identity.
A critical exploration of the ethical, cultural, economic, legal and social implications of digital media. This course focuses on the analysis of digital media so that students become more knowledgeable and responsible digital citizens in a global world.
A project-based capstone course in which students integrate and apply knowledge, practices, and principles from previous coursework in communication. The aim is to integrate knowledge gained through previous coursework and experience and build on the conceptual and theoretical foundation through integrative analysis, practical application, and critical thinking.
An examination of how theories and principles of communication planning are applied to science communication. Programs and campaign management are explored with particular emphasis on evaluation of outcomes. Topics include needs assessment, strategy development, resources management and leveraging traditional and new media.
An examination of health communication theory and practice at the level of public communication. Topics include an examination of health in Canadian society, health communication models, health communication campaign planning, evaluation of outcomes of social marketing and other approaches to behaviour change, and relevant ethical considerations.


I captured these moments in the bright afternoon. Though covered by the clouds, the sun's rays can penetrate it. It looks lovely, right?
Beautiful and very dramatic. Love the shades of blue.
Looks like some alien is coming to invade us. Great rays and blue sky just perfect!
wow, what a gracious shots...nice!


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Printed and manuscript broadside summons to Moro Phillips - Front. October 1, 1840. Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries. University of Houston Digital Library. Web. April 22, 2019. https://digital.lib.uh.edu/collection/earlytex/item/1695/show/1693.
Printed and manuscript broadside summons to Moro Phillips - Front, October 1, 1840, Early Texas Documents, Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries, accessed April 22, 2019, https://digital.lib.uh.edu/collection/earlytex/item/1695/show/1693.
Description Printed and manuscript broadside summons to Moro Phillips, signed by John E. Jeffries as Justice of the Peace.


• Couch's and rug for the Children's and Neighbourhood rooms.
Staff at LCC work very closely with officers of the City of Vincent to jointly deliver programs to the community. Where possible, LCC and City of Vincent also jointly apply for funding to deliver special events and one off programs to the community.


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Ingo Money Names Former Citi, PayPal, Yahoo! Payments Executive Dickson Chu as EVP, Corporate Development & Chief Product Officer
Company to open San Francisco area office for Marketing & Product Development
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014
Atlanta – Ingo Money announced the addition of Dickson Chu as Executive Vice President, Corporate Development and Chief Product Officer. In this role, he will lead the company's strategic corporate development efforts and oversee the evolution and development of Ingo Money's product roadmap and user experience. The company is a provider of recurring, instantaneous, guaranteed funds technologies for financial institutions, prepaid card providers and digital wallet platforms.
Chu brings over 25 years of leadership experience in financial services technology, digital payments and marketplace innovation. An accomplished general manager and innovator, Chu most recently served as investor and active advisor to a number of emerging companies. Previously, Chu served as senior vice president, Merchant Solutions at LivingSocial, evolving the company's strategy to create a new merchant-focused business line. He also spent nearly two years at Citi as managing director, Digital Networks in the Global Enterprise Payments business unit, responsible for the development of global e-commerce and m-commerce capabilities, as well as the development and launch of Citi's Google Wallet platform. Before joining Citi, Chu spent six years at PayPal, most recently serving as vice president and head of Global Products and Experience. In this role he led product strategy, development and user experience design for millions of consumers and merchant customers, having previously served as global general manager for PayPal's Global Merchant Services business, which he helped grow from $60MM to more than $1 billion.
"Dickson's diverse strategic, technical and business leadership experience and his depth of knowledge and relationships in the payments industry make him ideally suited to join Ingo Money as chief product officer and head of corporate development," said Drew Edwards, founder and CEO, Ingo Money. "With our exceptional executive leadership team, Ingo Money is poised to deliver on its mission to transform the payments industry and extend innovative account funding, money movement and payments capabilities for the benefit of all consumers and small business operators who need and value immediate and reliable access to their money."
Prior to PayPal, Chu served as general manager for Yahoo! PayDirect where he transformed the domestic P2P business into an Internet-based international money transfer service in partnership with MoneyGram. Chu also held various senior management roles at I-Impact, an Internet-based predictive analytics start-up founded in Tel Aviv; Wells Fargo, leading a team to create new retail banking products; and CSC Index, the inventors of Business Reengineering.
"Ingo represents the next evolution in financial services with its omni-channel, all digital approach to providing ubiquitous 'good funds' capabilities to consumers and financial services providers," said Chu. "The company's mission to redefine how financial services are delivered to the mass consumer segment is inspiring, reminiscent of the early days at PayPal Merchant Services where we sought to enable small businesses to conduct business on the Internet with safe payment options at a fair price. I have had the privilege of working at terrific companies with great teams and I feel right at home with the incredibly talented team I am joining at Ingo Money."
Chu will work from a new Ingo Money office opening in the San Francisco Bay Area later this summer, which will serve as the company's hub for corporate development, product development, customer experience and marketing functions. Lisa McFarland, executive vice president, Product Strategy and chief marketing officer, will relocate to the west coast and join Chu in staffing and leading these functions for Ingo Money. The opening of the Bay Area office will provide the company with access to unparalleled talent and a culture conducive to delivering world-class client servicing platforms and customer experience.
Ingo Money also announced the promotion of Matthew Frye to Executive Vice President, Business Development. In this role, he will be responsible for management and oversight of all of the company's sales efforts for both its Network Solutions and Enterprise Solutions business lines. Frye joined Ingo Money six months ago as senior vice president of Sales, Ingo Network Solutions.
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Ingo Money, Inc. facilitates the acceptance of consumer funds from a variety of monetary instruments to originate immediate, non-provisional funding for bank accounts, payment cards and mobile wallets. The only technology solution of its kind in the marketplace, Ingo Money services are essential to providing a convenient source of recurring funds for any payment platform to fuel the consumer adoption of new and existing digital payments. The instantaneous and non-provisional nature of Ingo Money funding transactions means that, regardless of their source, deposited funds are "Good Funds," available to spend by the account or mobile wallet owner in minutes without risk of future reversal.
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Wheat berries are the whole grain from which wheat flour is milled. And they increasingly are being used as a standalone grain. Cooked and eaten similar to rice, oats and barley, they have a pleasantly chewy texture and a nutty taste.
In this recipe, they are used to add flavor and texture to a sandwich loaf. It's easiest to cook the wheat berries the day before, but you can cook them the same day as long as you give yourself ample time for cooking and cooling. Wheat berries are widely available at natural foods stores and larger grocers.
In a medium saucepan, cover the wheat berries with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 hours, or until tender, adding more water as needed. Drain off any excess water, and cool to room temperature.
Once the wheat berries have cooled, in a microwave safe container, or a small saucepan, heat the buttermilk until just warm to the touch.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the warmed buttermilk, yeast and honey. Add the egg, salt, oil and flour. Mix with the dough hook on low until combined and then for 5 minutes on medium speed. The dough should be soft and slightly sticky but come clean from the sides of the bowl. Add the wheat berries and mix until combined.
Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled.
Coat 2 standard loaf pans with cooking spray.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide in half. Flatten each into an 8-by-12-inch rectangle. One rectangle at a time, start with a short end and roll up the loaf, pinching to seal. Place each loaf in a prepared pan with the pinched edge at the bottom.
Cover loosely with plastic wrap and allow to rise again until doubled in size.
Using a sharp knife, make deep diagonal slashes across the tops of the loaves. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until deep golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped. The interior temperature should read 200 F.
Remove the loaves from the pan and let cool before slicing.
Nutrition information per slice (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 214 calories; 38 calories from fat; 4 g fat (1 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 13 mg cholesterol; 36 g carbohydrate; 7 g protein; 2 g fiber; 217 mg sodium.


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authors: ["Erin Becker", "Christina Koch"]
title: "Call for Contributions: Data Carpentry Ecology and Software Carpentry Curriculum Advisory Committees"
date: 2018-03-06
time: "00:00:00"
category: [ "Curriculum"]
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In mid-2017, Data Carpentry piloted a Curriculum Advisory Committee (CAC) for the Genomics curriculum.
The goals for this committee were to provide general oversight, vision, and leadership for the full Genomics lesson stack, to ensure
that the lessons stay up-to-date with existing best practices in the field, and to continue to serve the needs of genomics practitioners
attending our workshops. Genomics Curriculum Advisors met after the
[initial Genomics lesson publication in November](http://www.datacarpentry.org/blog/genomics-lesson-release/)
to discuss proposed structural and major topical changes to the lessons and will be helping the Genomics Maintainer team
to make decisions about these changes as we prepare for a second release this year.

Since first piloting the idea of a CAC, we've
[learned from our Maintainer community](http://www.datacarpentry.org/blog/maintainer-report/) that this type of
overall guidance is strongly desired by Maintainers for other lessons! Maintainers often face challenges trying to
decide whether proposed large-scale changes are appropriate for their lessons. As Maintainers are usually not deeply
familiar with other lessons in their curricular stack (and aren't expected to be!), they often wonder how changes to
their lesson will affect other lessons taught in the same workshop. Curriculum Advisors help to provide this higher-level
oversight and take some of this burden away from the lesson Maintainers.

Due to overwhelming enthusiasm from the Maintainer community, we are now recruiting for Curriculum Advisors for the Data Carpentry
Ecology lessons and the Software Carpentry full lesson stack. Applications are open to all Carpentry community members. We strongly
encourage applications from community members with current classroom teaching experience, university or college faculty and staff,
and Maintainers for these lessons.

Read more about the [role of Curriculum Advisors](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wIi2CY0fg4LkrlfqbrO47wR-6hR0BE1Qbr5Hu4oeIbg/edit).

Apply to join the [Data Carpentry Ecology Curriculum Advisory Committee](https://goo.gl/forms/1LKwgq47lCJG9JNZ2)

Apply to join the [Software Carpentry Curriculum Advisory Committee](https://goo.gl/forms/U1RylBhV2HSIVNJg2).

Applications will be open through March 16th, 2018. Please contact Erin Becker (ebecker@carpentries.org) with any questions.

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A friend will frustrate you this week. Don't be too hard on them. You can't judge someone else's choices unless you've truly been through the same thing as them. Be supportive. Midweek, turn your focus to your special people. It's OK to concentrate on yourself, but not all the time. Organise the weekend well and your efforts will pay dividends.


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Millwall boss confirms that he wants striker signing before Portugal trip – and comments on Fred Onyedinma's future
9th July 2019 8th July 2019 Richard Cawley 0 Comments
BY RICHARD CAWLEY
richard@slpmedia.co.uk
Millwall manager Neil Harris is hoping to have two more transfer deals done before the club head off to their Portugal training base on Friday.
A weekend report claimed that the Lions had agreed a £750,000 fee with Reading for Icelandic international Jon Dadi Bodvarsson.
Harris has refused to discuss individual transfer targets but the South London Press understands the
27-year-old, who can play as a centre-forward or a wide left role, is on their summer shortlist.
Bodvarsson is available as the Royals – under a 'soft' transfer embargo – want to make signings of their own. He only started nine matches last season but scored six times in 20 outings.
Bodvarsson's deal at Reading runs until next summer. The Berkshire outfit snapped him up from Wolves in July 2017 for £1million.
Reading's Jon Dadi Bodvarsson
Harris said: "Some of the rumours are far from the truth – players at clubs we have never heard of – but some are a lot closer to the truth.
"We are in the market for another striker, one that can complement the players we have already. We are looking to add to that department this week.
"We are going to Portugal on Friday and I'm hoping to have a couple of new additions coming with us.
"But again, as ever, nothing can be guaranteed – however close you get to players. You never take it for granted it is going to get done.
"We're pushing very hard to try and get two more players on the plane, but if it ends up as one then that is still fantastic.
"Players have been identified and deals almost agreed with people. We are edging closer. I'm quite positive this week we are going to have some big news."
Striker Tom Elliott will miss the trip – he was due to undergo a scan yesterday on the hamstring he injured in Saturday's pre-season opener at Concord Rangers.
Ryan Leonard will also not travel if his wife does not give birth this week. Fred Onyedinma, who scored the last goal in the 4-0 win in Essex on Saturday, will be part of the squad if a transfer out of SE16 has not materialised.
"There is a lot of talk around Fred at the moment but while he is with us at the club he will continue to train and be welcome in my training sessions," said Harris. "He is a wonderful boy.
"If life was simple and it was just me and Fred on a Sunday morning then he'd be playing every week.
"He's a wonderful kid and a good player."
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Screams of hysteria could be heard all throughout the venue as the last notes of the set drowned into the sea of hundreds of screaming girls. William had stumbled off the stage a third of the way through the last song of the night, too drunk and short of breath to finish out the gig. Fortunately, his absence improved the bands' sound tenfold. It was becoming way too difficult to keep up with and understand the slurred gurgling of their heavily inebriated lead singer. Yet the girls still lost their shit each and every time William opened his mouth to rasp out his melancholic love songs.
That's why they loved him so much. Will was a damaged goods drunkard that smoked like a chimney, but he wrote and sung about love like he was a modern day Shakespeare. His verbal imagery put most song writers to shame and made the most mainstream artist sound like the mindless prattle of a three-year-old.
Of course, his looks didn't hurt his case; piercing green eyes, pouty sensual lips that curled the sexiest snarl on just the right notes, high cheek bones, long brown hair, and a sickly skinny form marred with many tattoos. He was the ultimate fangirl fantasy. .If self-inflicted health habits weren't included in the package.
Will slammed open the door of the green room so hard the door knob left a small dent in the wall. He walked across the room and fell into a black leather couch in the corner. Every night, for about ten minutes, Will had this time to himself while his band mates finished the outro. Each night he would blindly find his way to the green room at every venue and drink until someone picked him up and schlepped him back to the tour bus or the hotel.
From the couch, he surveyed the brightly lit room with glassy blood-shot eyes. To the right of him was a long table with bottles upon bottles of beer, red wine, and hard liquor. There were also small bottles of mixers and a few rows of empty glasses, but refills only got in the way of Will's determination to continuously drink himself into a delusional stupor.
Now all he had to do was get to the table, or crawl as he did on occasion. It was easier said than done. The room was not only spinning but vibrating as well. The vibration was most likely attributed to the weed/hash combo he had smoked on the bus two hours before hand. Today would have to be a crawl day.
Will gingerly reached his left hand outward towards the ground, trying to find the carpet with his eyes closed. He ended up with his head between his knees for about three minutes while he took a mid-crawl snooze. His body twitched in discomfort and jerked him awake. Remembering the mission, he slowly somersaulted his gangly scarecrow body off the couch and maneuvered himself into downward dog position.
"It's a good thing nobody's here to see this," He gurgled.
Carefully, he crawled with the speed of a snail towards the table that held anything and everything amazing he could possibly think of. The many bottles and glasses shimmered and glowed enticingly under the glorious fluorescent lighting. William had stopped to stare off to the side of the room where the door was, hoping and praying he still had enough time to get to the table and back to the couch before his bandmates finished out the set and walked back to the green room.
The thought of anyone catching him in such a pathetic position lit a fire under his ass. He made it to the table, sat back on his hunches, picked out a dark whiskey, and began to embark one his voyage back to couch island. It's a sad day when a six-foot-two man has to climb onto a couch, but the motor skills it required to stand and sit had escaped him for the time being.
Finally seated, mostly slouched, he broke the plastic seal on the brand new bottle of whiskey with nibble fingers. No matter how lost in the sauce he was, his body always seemed to go into auto pilot when opening an alcoholic beverage. Though he was panting from very minor exertion, he still felt the need to light up a cigarette so that he may fully enjoy his inebriated state. Once lit, he let it dangle precariously from his lips for a moment before removing it from his mouth, tilting his head back, and chugging about a fourth of the fiery liquid.
"And life is good once again"
Suddenly, a buzzing, tingling sensation ran through his body. It pulsated . . . And also rang?
"Oh, tith's the phhhone." He fumbled with the bottle to reach into his front pocket and pull out his cell, adding a dash of whiskey and a sprinkling of ash to his shirt. He held the vibrating phone close to his face in order to read the caller I.D.
"Elise. Clearly, this isn't the best time to talk!" He growled through a moment of absolute clarity. He then whipped the phone at the wall across from him so hard; half of it lodged itself into the wall. The other half burst into a dozen tiny shards of black metal and glass.
"I don't want to talk to you," He murmured softly.
For a moment, there was nothing but silence. William sat completely still staring slack-jawed at the little remains of his cell phone. The amber brown liquid in his bottle was stagnant, and even the fluorescents had seemed to cease their incessant hum. For the first time in months Will felt calm almost centered. A heavy burden seemed to have been lifted for that moment, and he was calm for the first time in a very long while.
Just then, the green room door swung open and a parade of after party goers flooded into the room. Will remained on his couch unfazed by the sudden and unwanted change in vibe and took another long swing from the bottle. Some group of girls with V.I.P lanterns strung around their necks had B-lined it to the couch and plopped themselves very closely to him. One girl's hand had miraculously found its way into his lap. He followed the view of her hand up to her arm, and then to her face.
She had lots of dark charcoal colored makeup heavily drawn around her eyes. Her lips were the color of dried blood and she seemed to have the entire rainbow spectrum splattered in her hair. She was yammering loudly over the crowd at him about some mindless dribble.
"Oh my God! You guy seriously rocked it tonight! Your lyrics are so powerful, nobody writes like you." She went on and on impressively never taking a breath.
Will carefully picked up her hand at the wrist from his lap with his thumb and pointer finger, and placed it on her knee.
"I believe tthis belongs to you missh."
She had finally shut her trap long enough to look disgustedly from her hand on her knee and back towards him.
"Yeah, so anyway, whatever." She said in a huff, stood abruptly and wondered over to her next victim.
When Will turned his head back towards the spot on the couch that rainbow bright had vacated, his manager Melissa had taken her place. Apparently, even with the cover of all these people mucking about, she had still found some of the tiny pieces of his now deceased phone. She was holding them up to his face, staring back at him with an obnoxiously questioning look.
"I'm gonna need a new phhhone."
She looked at him with comical disappointment.
"This time . . . Silveeer. Not black."
Clutching her hands around the metal shards, she dropped her arm out of his line of blurry vision.
"How many of these do you plan on going through on this tour? Ball park figure?"
Will hated when she used her American terms with him.
"If you'd stop giving her my number . . ."
"Numbers," She interrupted.
"My numburths," He countered, spittle flying from his mouth every which way.
"Well if you would actually answer the phone the damn thing to see what exactly she wants,"
"I don't care what that evil bitch wants, she can fucking jump off a cliffff for all I care!"
Luckily, the room was too loud and crowded for anyone to really hear their conversation. Most of it drifted into the crowd and was lost, but a couple of people around their area had heard what Will had said. They turned their backs on them with disturbed looks on their faces.
"Could you possibly keep your voice down?" She whispered furiously into his ear.
"I'm sorry; I don't even want to be here. I want to go back to the bus." He whispered back.
Out of the corner of his eye, he could see his bass player Torgny making his way over to him.
"Well you can't go back just yet; people from the label are here. And besides, we're not even leaving Bristol tonight; we're staying at the Du Vin."
"Well take me there then."
"I can't, the label!"
"I don't care about the bloody label!"
Thankfully, Torgny interrupted their whisper tangent by shoeing away a girl seated to the right of Will and throwing his ass down on the semi-soft couch cushion.
"How ya doing'?" Torg asked in Wills direction.
Will held up his bottle and replied, "Fabulous," Completely deadpanned.
"I can see that." He said without hiding his disappointment.
Will noticed the sad decent of his friend's face and it actually sobered him up a bit. He quickly tried to change the subject.
"How do you think the gig went tonight?"
"Good, really good, well after you stumbled your drunk ass off the stage that is.
A stab of pain shot through Will's temples at his friend's mention of his failure. His conversation diversion had led him directly to an oncoming crash.
"I'm sorry." He apologized pathetically. "I'll drink less during the set next time."
Torg's nostrils flared and the copper colored skin under his light brown beard flushed red.
"That's what you said last night, and the week before that!"
Nervously, Melissa reached over and patted Torg on the knee, "Calm down dude."
People around the threesome had started to shuffle away with extremely uncomfortable looks on their faces.
"We can talk about this later at the hotel," She whispered harshly.
From across the room, Melissa had spotted two men in expensive suits talking to each other while surveying the room. One was completely bald and stout. He wore a black suit, a crisp white shirt, and a striped gray tie. The other was tall and slender with salt and pepper hair. His suit was a deep blue color, he wore a black shirt underneath with no tie. They were most definitely from the label, and she was pretty positive they had both heard Torg's outburst.
Torgny was calm now, but Will was just getting his second wind.
"We can talk about this right fucking now!"
He bellowed this as his long legs shot him up into a half standing, half slowly falling position. Blood rushed every which way inside of his body, except for his head. He deftly planted his hand directly on top of his manager's head to stabilize himself.
By now the whole room was looking uncomfortable and nervous. Some people were checking for the exit and some were just blatantly fleeing the scene. William was teetering from one foot to the other, which was practically breaking Melissa's neck as she was still acting as the main support system. Now that Torg had seen the men from the label he wasn't interested in continuing their screaming match. He stood and carefully removed Will's hand from Melissa's head. Gingerly, he picked out the strands of hair that had tangled between his fingers and slung Will's arm around his shoulder to keep him steady. All Will could do was stare off to the side blankly.
"I'm going to bring him up to the room and then I'll be back down."
Melissa shook her head in compliance and pulled out a key card from her back pocket.
"Here, make sure there isn't anything in the room that will cause more trouble." She said as she placed the fob in his outreach hand.
"Bitch!" Will huffed under his breath.
Torg spun on his heel, quickly schlepping William through the parted party goers that had now gone completely silent. He left the room as speedily as possible while connected to another human being that was a hundred and forty pounds of dead weight.
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The sniffles of the audience resounded throughout the theater, signaling she had them in the palm of her hand. She cried right along with them until finishing the scene and walked off stage right. A new scene began as Alex was pulled into a darkened corner behind a sheet by a female stagehand. Lisa, or Lauren, began to undress her and reached for a new costume. "You're doing so great Miss Martucci."
"Thanks." Alex was wiping at her still dripping eyes and trying to calm herself down.
The stagehand placed a small bottle of eye drops in her hand and began to button her blouse.
"Can I ask you a question?"
Alex turned to her, almost void of any semblance of emotion. "Sure, of course."
The stagehand looked up at her straight on, as if she was trying to muster up the courage and nerve. Her bottom lip quivered a bit. Alex shifted the weight on her feet back and forth uncomfortably.
"You're a pretty established actress now…Why did you decide to go back to stage acting?"
Alex stared back at her numbly, trying to come up with a quick answer that would please the girl and get her to shut up at the same time. She most definitely couldn't tell her the truth. "Well, I love being on stage. I feel more connected to the audience. It's much more fulfilling than acting for cameras and grips."
Alex mentally patted herself on the back. It did sound much better than the truth, my career is taking a dive and all my agent could get me was this shitty off-Broadway play just didn't have the same deep, introspective actress tone to it. In fact, it just made her sound bitter.
The young girl seemed to accept that as an answer and moved on to reapplying her makeup. "That totally makes sense, I mean it's great when you really get something out of your work right?"
Alex was horrified by her overly bubbly response. How a person could be in such a good mood in New York of all places boggled her mind. This cream puff of a girl clearly belonged on a beach somewhere wearing shorty shorts and turning an unnatural shade of processed food orange number 8, not asking personal questions about her career.
Alex went into defense mood. "I'm sorry I didn't get your name…"
The puff ball looked up at her obliviously to apply some lip gloss to her lips.
"I'm Lisa."
Her memory of meeting the girl came back quickly with the name.
"Oh, that's right. Sorry, my mind is elsewhere."
Lisa seemed unfazed. "No problem."
Alex remembered when her director Mark had pointed out Lisa during rehearsals and had told her she was his niece. She was almost nineteen. Alex was suddenly surprised at how much younger she had thought the girl was than herself when Alex was only twenty-four. It had become hard to keep simple things straight from time to time. So much had happened since she had moved from LA to New York. She was a pretty well-established actress now, with a lot on her plate.
Her parents were a big part of the weight. Most of the money she was making these days ended up being sent back home; no matter how badly she was hurting. Alex knew her parents needed the money. They just weren't able to make it on their own. Alex looked up when she noticed the puff ball was yapping at her again.
"Look up towards the light so I can reapply your eyes."
Without saying anything, Alex tilted her face towards a small black desk lamp that had been mounted on to a beam above a small mirror that was barely large enough to see your own eyes in. Lisa pushed back her carefully groomed brown bangs and re-lined her eyes in heavy charcoal. It was important for everyone in the house to see her expressions without having to strain, so she was heavily made up and caked on.
Alex listened carefully for her cue to rejoin the cast on stage. It was coming soon but puff and fluff hadn't yet wiped off her base makeup and redone her blush. She was getting antsy now. She couldn't be late on. It would throw off the whole play and confuse the audience to no end. Not to mention it would be the epitome of unprofessionalism.
Out of the corner of her eye, Alex spotted a makeup cloth. Her hands began to itch to grab it and clean off her face. The feeling of dried tear streaks down her cheeks and neck was a blunt reminder of how messy she looked. As her arm twitched to swipe the cloth, the sparkle queen finally reached for it and began to clean her off. This would have been fine if her entrance wasn't now only three beats away! And the girl was rushing as fast as a sloth on heroin.
This is ridiculous, Alex thought. "Here, I'll help you." She grabbed a blush brush, dipped it in some blush with the thickness of face paint, and began to blindly rub it into her cheeks.
"Oh, are you sure? I could…" but before Lisa could finish her thought Alex threw down the brush, turned on her heel, and scuttled towards the stage leaving the speck of glitter in a high state of confusion.
Alex didn't feel that bad, she figured Lisa was in that state quite often. Her leading man was about to cue her on stage. She sucked in her breath sharply and released it, trying to get rid of the butterflies in her belly. She found herself feeling so nervous almost every time she entered a scene. She wasn't as comfortable with the stage as she was on the sound stage. Her belly butterflies were beginning to feel more like pterodactyls flapping about, trying to break free of her constricting digestive system. She would just have to use her fear in the scene. And try not to pass out under the flaming hot lights.
Alex sucked in another deep breath and jerked herself into the scene and onto the stage. She stepped into the spotlight once again. Soft Rose and Bastard Amber warmed her body instantly. The heat was a welcome change from the chilly wings backstage. She settled into the scene nicely and found a rhythm with her acting partner Devon. He was a polite man/boy with the appearance of an overgrown Kewpie doll. His shock of blond hair even came to a point at the top of his perfectly oval head. His cheeks were rosy, his eyes were blue, and sometimes Alex couldn't get the image of him in a diaper out of her noggin.
Paraphilic infantilism aside, Devon really wasn't Alex's type. But he was the bee's knees for her scatterbrained character. Luckily this was the breakup scene where Devon's character Alec left Alex's character Joan for a cute red headed paleontologist named Amy. Unfortunately for Alex, this scene brought out the absolute worst parts of Joan.
"I don't understand what I did…Just tell me and I'll fix it!" Alex sobbed out her lines up stage right, carefully watching her back the whole time. Needless to say, stupid Joan was so unstable. Alex hated reliving the golden age of seventeen every night via Joan; the mousy bookworm with low self-esteem and a poor body image. Not that she thought uber highly of herself, but she certainly was not a Joan.
Devon was yelling down stage left towards her now. He hadn't forgotten his lines but he was jumbling them up a bit to the point where Alex wasn't sure when or where to come in at. She was frustrated and worried it would show on her overly expressive face. Luckily the audience didn't notice and must have chalked up her confusion as part of Joan's inner turmoil.
"Don't try to understand, just let me go and get on with your life! Can't you see how you're dragging me down?" On the end side of the word, 'down' Devon's voice cracked. He was going with the quite sensitive approach tonight. Which was completely absurd since the entire point of this particular scene was that Alec was a self-absorbed bag of sleaze that oozed a level of confidence that was impossible to achieve. Over time these subtle changes during a live scene had become an annoyance to Alex. She didn't know how to plan out her reactions correctly ahead of time if Devon tried to keep things "exciting" every night.
Alex countered Devon's left field acting by throwing herself down on her knees and crying boisterously and intentionally comedic. Bringing a comical element into Devon's dramatic 'abandonment scene' threw him off his game and flustered him more than ever. The audience's tone had switched and many were laughing. Devon haughtily made his exit with his last line, obviously annoyed with Alex, not Joan.
"I'm leaving now," he blurted and left her on stage.
Her sobs began to ebb away. This was the part where unstable Joan began to pack her things, ripping clothes off hangers and throwing them haphazardly into a large red suitcase strategically placed under the set bed. Now she would have to crush the audience's good mood and depress them all over again. It was the consequence to embarrassing Devon and going for a laugh in a dramatic play.
She packed her fake clothes into her fake suitcase while furiously wiping at her eyes and giving a monolog about how she had been so stupid to fall in love with such a loser like Alec. Sometime during this process, Alex's brain had left the building and she was no longer acting. She was merely going through the motions and saying the right lines to be finished with her scene. It baffled her that she had been so nervous not fifteen minutes ago to step out on stage, and now she was completely subdued. It was as if someone had switched off the faucet marked 'passion.' What little she had left spiraling down the drain quickly.
The house was silent. Alex picked up a fake framed photograph beside her fake bed. The picture was of her and Devon posing as their couples' counterparts. She paused, frame in hand, and took in the room, now in shambles. As tears continuously streamed down her face, Alex hurled the photo through a dummy window. It shattered the fake glass made of confection sugar. The audience gasped and out of the corner of her eye, Alex saw a few people backstage jump, including puff 'n' fluff.
Finally, she picked up her suitcase and walked up stage left towards the set bedroom door. As she grabbed the door handle, Alex took in the room one last time. It was important to pause at this point to show the audience all the damage Joan would be letting go of. In a film, a bad film, but a film non-the-less this might be the part where a slow motion montage flash-back ran of Joan and Alec's failed relationship.
They would be seen strolling through the park hand in hand, cut to them having some deep conversation on their couch late at night. Them eating out at a fancy restaurant, Alec feeding Joan a spoonful of some chocolate fudge dessert. But on the stage, the boring same old stage, that only saw the same sad tacky story played out over and over every night; all that happened was a long drawn out pause…And maybe a deep sigh for good measure. Tonight felt like a deep sigh kind of crowd.
She pulled the door open slowly looking straight ahead. The house had seen enough raw emotion for one night. Alex stepped through the doorframe and closed it behind her as the set went dark.
Later that night Alex returned to her spacious studio apartment in the West 70s. A spacious studio apartment in New York City usually only meant you had to walk three steps from the bed to the bathroom. And you couldn't fry an egg in your kitchen while soaking in the bathtub. Upon entering her real apartment she flipped on the living room lights and plopped down heavily on the couch. She threw her hand to the side, groped for the answering machine atop the in-table, and pressed play. BEEP BEEP, "first message…Hi, Alex how was the show tonight?" For some reason, her agent, Channing liked to pepper her voicemail with social niceties that couldn't possibly be answered. "Hey listen I really need you to come to the office tomorrow, it's important. Call me ASAP!"
Superficial dread swept over her immediately. Though she liked Channing as a friend she hated having client/agent meetings. It always felt so technical and cold and confused the lines of their already rocky friendship. "Next message…Hey girl! It's me, I miss you, we haven't seen each other in forever! Text me."
"I just saw you last week!" Alex yipped back at the machine; she was beginning to believe Nick's complaints of Kim's clingy disposition within their relationship. It didn't help that Alex was becoming such a hermitized loner. Lately, any time she was out with Kim and Nick she couldn't wait to run home and shut herself in and away from the rest of the world.
"Next message…Hi, sweetheart." Crap. This was the beginning of a bank-breaking message that came along with generous portions of aggravation and debt. "I hate to ask but I was wondering if you could send just a bit more money so I can buy some groceries? Again I hate to ask but your sister needed some new shoes and I had to use the money you sent before to cover that and I…Message erased." Alex didn't need to know the amount, and she probably wouldn't until her bank statement came at the end of the month. Opening an account with her mother's name on it was possibly the worst financial decision she had ever made.
If her father ever found out that her mom had access to that account he'd probably flip his lid, and hers for that matter. Fortunately for her mom, Tom Martucci liked to keep his head buried deep in the sand.
Now fully depressed, Alex slouched off the couch and walked to her bedroom area and turned on her laptop that was still sitting on her night stand from the day before. Whenever she started up her computer it, for some reason, reminded her of her parent's first computer. Her new one was faster than any she'd ever seen and it had never given her any grief. Her parent's, on the other hand, had to be coaxed to slowly wheeze back to life, and it was barely strong enough to handle the internet. The printer on that dinosaur was also a huge embarrassment, seeing as the thing believed it was some kind of printer/type writer hybrid.
Alex began to lose herself in an old black and white film she had saved on her computer while relaxing on her bed. The dark hues of noir? began to lull her to sleep. Inside she was still just barely awake, dancing on the razor's edge of consciousness. Her outside was a different story; her jaw had gone slack and a bit of moisture was trying to escape her mouth. Just as her lips twitched in response there was a loud quick banging at her front door.
She shot up frightened and disoriented; wiping the back of her hand across her mouth she cursed her bad sleeping habits. "Stupid drool!" The banging continued.
"Alex!" a voice on the other side called. It was Kim.
She turned to her bedside digital clock that told her it was almost three o'clock in the morning, and her eyes almost fell out of her face. "Alex!"
Alex hopped off her bed and padded quickly to the front door, throwing it open without pause and already yelling at her best friend "SOMEONE BETTER BE DEA…" But at first glance, the look on Kim's face said that someone might very well be dead.
Her friend was standing in the hall with her short brown hair matted to the sides of her face with tears in her brown almond eyes. Her lips were quivering and she was leaning on the door frame for some support. Alex was wondering when the other shoe would drop with Nick. "Get in here!" She rushed Kim into her apartment and sat her down on the couch. She spent the next ten minutes making tea, getting Kim tissues, pouring tea, and swaddling her friend in a large black sweater.
"Now that you're calm can you please tell me why the hell you're screaming bloody murder outside my door at this ungodly hour?"
Kim took a deep breath and held it in until she almost turned blue,
"Breath, Kim."
She let it out in a hapless sigh. "Thanks…Promise not to judge me?"
Alex patted Kim's folded hands. "Aw honey, I already know you're crazy."
A small smile broke on Kim's face, Alex let out a tiny giggle. "I think I might have accidently got myself knocked up," she told Alex while staring blindly at her own folded hands.
Now it was Alex's turn to take a deep breath. "Please tell me it's Nick's." She was grappling for a shred of hope.
Kim's face scrunched up and she looked completely away. "Well…"
"Oh what the shit Kim! I can't even handle this right now! We agreed no personal disasters before eleven a.m.…You are in serious breach of a verbal contract."
Alex sprang to her feet and began to pace back and forth in front of Kim, who sat sullen on the couch very red in the face. This was not how her quiet night alone was supposed to be. For one, you needed to be alone and that had all gone to pot thirty minutes ago. She stopped mid pace and turned to Kim. "So who else could it be?" Alex realized her stance was very motherly and scolding, she dropped her arms out of the firm fold they had been in and sat back down beside her best friend.
Kim spoke very carefully, as if to keep from incriminating herself as a hoe bag. Even if she was a big bag of hoes, Alex would still love her the same. She had always been there for her. "Do you remember my ex boyfriend Jackson?"
The name rang a bell somewhere in her brain. "Kind of I guess." Alex urged her to continue. "Have you seen him lately?"
"Well I met with him for coffee about three months ago, just before I moved in with Nick. I don't know why I had this urge to see him after all this time had gone by but I did and then we…"
Alex filled in the blanks. "Accidently ran back to his place and had sex?"
Kim let out another big puff of air "Basically."
"And let me guess. You didn't use protection because accidental sex doesn't really count right?"
Though she said this in a joking nonjudgmental way, Kim was still tortuously embarrassed. She bobbed her head up and down and blurted out, "It was off the books sex," before she crumbled all over again. Alex could tell this was going to be a long night that would carry into the early morning.
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The Double Cleanse
When I heard that the goddess of skin care, Caroline Hirons, was teaming up with Pixi to create a product, I was in immediately. You had me at Caroline. Like many other skin care junkies that sift through endless blogs and Youtube videos trying to find the next big thing that will completely alter my skins' life, one day I stumbled upon Carolines videos. And thank God I did. If I hadn't, I'd probably still be baffled by the way makeup flaked off my dry, dead face.
On To The Product
Let my preface this review with my timeline of use: I've currently been using the Double Cleanse for two months. I use the cleansing cream in the morning sometimes, but I use both at night always. . . Or for however long I've had the product.
The first night that I used the Double cleanse, I noticed two things; Firstly, I realized that after using both cleansers, a lot of my makeup had been left behind and I had to actually triple cleanse with a micellar water. The second thing I noticed, was that both cleansers in the product seemed very similar to two of Lush's products I had purchased before.
The Solid Cleansing Oil half reminds me of the consistency and performance of Lush's Ultrabland Cleanser. However, where Ultrabland relies on beeswax for replenishing moisture and picking up the days' makeup, The Double Cleanse uses a combination of fruit, seed, and avocado oil to achieve the same results.
The Cleansing Cream, or the "Second Cleanse," really reminds me of Lush's 9 To 5. From the minute I used this product, I was in love. It's so simple and easy, and after you use it, your skin feels clean. Unfortunately, the 9 To 5 cream falls short, only because Lush adds a fragrance to it. As someone with sensitive skin, I knew it would only be a matter of time before my skin decided it didn't like it and revolted with copious amounts of white heads.
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The Double Cleanse definitely has a lot going for it. Both cleanses, oil and cream, are fragrance-free, paraben free, and vegan. They feel great on the skin and nothing has ever taken off my water proof mascara like the solid cleansing oil does. The only real gripe I have with the product is that after I do both cleanses, I still get quite a bit of foundation off when I go in with my Garnier Micellar Water. But that's just me. Maybe I cake on more foundation than your average Jane. Who knows? I just feel like after two cleanses my face should be clear of foundation at the very least. If the solid oil cleanse can remove my water proof eye cosmetics, then it should totally obliterate my foundation, right?
My overall opinion of the product is that it's a really great quality cleanser, not necessarily a makeup remover. It's very hydrating in that after I use the product, my skin doesn't feel tight and dry as a foaming cleanser might make your skin feel. I love Caroline Hirons and hope that this is just the beginning of her partnership with Pixi. I can't wait to see what they come out with next.
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