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Pony Express Kids Mini Triathlon
Rifle will host the annual kids triathlon 8:30 a.m. Saturday, July 20. Children age 4-10 years old are invited to participate in the event. The event will be based at Metro Park directly before the Rifle Tri-fle, kids get a chance to get in on the fun by swimming 50 yards in the swimming pool (up and back), pedaling around Metro Park two times on their favorite cycling machine and finishing up with one more lap on foot around Metro Park. There is a $10 entry fee.
The race distances are 50 yard swim, 1.2 km bike and 0.6 km run.
Rifle Tri-fle
Rifle Parks and Recreation will also host the annul Tri-fle Super Sprint Triathlon 9 a.m. Saturday, which includes 450 yard swim, 11 km on a bike, and finishes with a 2.5 km run. The event is $30 Individual and $60 per team (Teams consist of 3 people)
The race distances are 450 yard swim (9 laps down and back), 11 km bike ride (8 lap loop) and 2.5 km run (along Rifle Creek Trail).
Traffic closures for both events:
• Road closed at East 21st Street and Whiteriver Avenue.
• Road closed at East 16th Street and Whiteriver Avenue.
• One lane traffic 18th Street and Railroad Avenue.
• Metro Park Parking Lot closed.
• Staff parking in police department public parking area.
• Public and participant parking in Garfield County Associate Court (if needed overflow into Metro Park parking lot).
Rifle Aquatics 50th anniversary
From noon to 4 p.m. Parks and Rec will host a Rifle Aquatics 50th Anniversary Celebration. Pool rates will be reduced, free hot dogs will be available while supplies last, there will be door prizes, and commemorative items will be handed out. The 50th celebration is in preparation of the end of the current pool facility and the start of the new pool project.
For any further questions please call Rifle Recreation at 970-665-6574.
Glenwood's Downtown Market & Music Series kicks off June 11 in Centennial Park
Celebrating its 14th season, Glenwood's Downtown Market & Music Series will welcome vendors and artists into Centennial Park every Tuesday for the next 15 weeks.
"It was just a group of women who decided that we should have a farmers market in downtown Glenwood to bring the community together," Glenwood's Downtown Market & Music Series board member Cindy Svatos said of the summer tradition, which began in 2005. "It's something the community appreciates, and we love doing it for them."
Beginning June 11 and running through Sept. 17, residents and tourists alike can enjoy vendors and live music between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. in Centennial Park located at the corner of Grand Avenue and Ninth Street.
Local farmers sell produce, food vendors offer everything from tamales to ice cream, and artisans showcase an assortment of handmade jewelry and pottery as area musicians provide the tunes week in and week out.
However, despite being kept intentionally small, Glenwood's Downtown Market & Music Series would not exist without the help of numerous helping hands in the community, Svatos explained.
"This year — just three weeks ago — we found out that we were going to have to pay for our own street barricades, and it was an outrageous amount of money for us," Svatos said of the costly expenditure, which organizers were unsure how they would fund.
"Mark Gould graciously offered to pay for all of the barricades, so that was huge," Svatos said.
Additionally, local nonprofit Feed My Sheep assists with setting up and cleaning up Glenwood's Downtown Market & Music Series every Tuesday over the course of the summer season.
"We put out a call for help, and Feed My Sheep said we can send you guys," Svatos said. "We couldn't do it without them."
In a day and age where more people carry less cash, Glenwood's Downtown Market also accepts credit, debit and EBT cards, too.
"We accept EBTs, which are food stamps, and several years ago we started offering double up food stamps," Svatos explained. "People each week can come and they can swipe their EBT cards for $20 and we will double it up to 40."
Glenwood's Downtown Market, as in years past, will also feature a music series comprising local musicians performing an assortment of genres.
MUSIC SERIES SCHEDULE
• June 11 – Aspen 440
• June 18 – Defiance String Band
• June 25 – Frank Martin
• July 2 – The Scones
• July 9 – Damian Smith & Dennis Jung
• July 16 – Chris Bank & Mark Johnson
• July 23 – Kraig Kenning
• July 30 – Larry & Patti Herd
• Aug. 6 – The Deltaz
• Aug. 13 – Steve Cole & Roberta Lewis
• Aug. 20 – The Ferlies
• Aug. 27 – Vid Weatherwax
• Sept. 3 – Bryan Savage
• Sept. 10 – Mike Waters
• Sept. 17 – Painters Stage
"It's a melting pot," Svatos said of Glenwood's Downtown Market & Music Series' sights, sounds and smells.
"It's just a delightful way of spending a Tuesday."
mabennett@postindependent.com
5Point Film Festival: 'Changemakers' on sea, land, ski, horse and rock around the globe
The 5Point Adventure Film Festival has always strived to give audiences more than the usual on-screen big mountain thrills.
Now in its 12th year, the titular five points of the festival are "purpose," "respect," "commitment," "humility" and "balance," grounding its programs in spiritual principles that have made it a home for stories that go deeper than the steep lines of ski porn (though there's plenty of skiing on the docket) and aim to reach the heart rather than stroke the ego of another peak-bagging climber (though there's plenty of climbing on the program, too).
More than any other program on 5Point's jam-packed four-day schedule at its flagship Carbondale festival, the curated 10-movie lineup on Sunday's "Changemakers" embodies the 5Point mission.
The annual program, in recent years, has included memorable 5Point entries like "Big Air Max," about the Snowmass-based adaptive skier Max Grange and "Ten Years Out" about local artist Summers Moore's artistic journey through grief.
This year's selected change-maker titles include the world premiere of director Juan Grobler's "Cowgirl," about a local Carbondale girl aiming to break into the male-dominated realm of ranching and riding.
IF YOU GO …
What: 5Point Adventure Film Festival
Where: Carbondale Rec Center and environs
When: Through April 28
How much: $15-$25/daytime programs; $35/evening programs
Tickets: 5pointfilm.org
What: 'Changemakers' at 5Point
Where: Carbondale Rec Center
When: Sunday, April 28, noon
How much: $25
More info: The two hour and 30 minute program includes 'The Woman Who Follows the Wind,' 'Osama & Ayman,' 'In Due Time,' 'Cowgirl,' 'The Quiet Force,' 'Dead Last,' 'Just a Climber (For Bears Ears),' 'Sacred Strides,' 'My Dear Kyrgyzstan,' and 'Akuna.'
In "The Woman Who Follows the Wind," a 6-minute profile of 66-year-old kite-surfer, the change is personal. The short film directed by Audrey Aden-Buie tells the story of Mikkaya Heart who, in her early 50s, saw a kitesurfer on the ocean and decided to buy a kite and give the sport a shot. This whim transformed her life, leading to a life of travel by wind and on water and healing from trauma.
A similar inner and outer journey is on-screen in director Andy Maser's "In Due Time," about adventurers Mike Chambers and Jason Antin making a grueling winter trek across 105 miles of the Arctic Circle in four days. As they set out for the Arctic, Chambers leaves at home a wife pregnant with their first child and Antin leaves his toddler behind. The film tackles the balancing act of outdoor passion and family responsibility.
"For so long I defined myself as an adventurer, as a climber, as a runner, and then I met my wife and I defined myself as an adventurer and a husband," Chambers says in the film. "And now we're adding a kid to that and there are so many things vying for our time. If you know all of those things complete you as a person, then you have to make it work, you can't let one of those things go away."
"Akuna," a 6-minute doc by Jess Colquhoun, is the story of a young Iraq war veteran with physical and emotional injuries from his service, hikes the Pacific Crest Trail and the Appalachian Trail on his road to recovery.
The 8-minute "Osama & Ayman" offers a decidedly 5Point perspective on being a Muslim in Donald Trump's America. It follows brothers Osama and Ayman Abdeldayem as they skate around Washington, D.C. and confront American Islamophobia.
The president's divisive environmental policy is the subject of Greg Cairns' 4-minute short "Just a Climber (For Bears Ears)," following the outdoorsman-activist-poet Luke Mehall fighting to protect Bears Ears National Monument from Trump.
And 5Point regular Forest Woodward returns with co-directors Anna Callaghan and Marie Sullivan with the potent 12-minute "Sacred Strides," also about threats to public lands at Bears Ears. The trio of filmmaker depict how members of area Navajo, Hopi and Ute tribes, for whom Bears Ears is sacred land, came together for a Healing Prayer Run across the landscape to undscore its importance.
"You get Mother Earth one time, you don't get her a second time, third time," Navajo Kenneth Maryboy says in the film. "Where are we going to get another one if we suffocate mom?"
Commitment and humility are on view in "Dead Last," which profile a one-handed young woman's unlikely journey to compete in the para-climbing world championships. While purpose is the theme of "My Dear Kyrgyzstan," a profile of a social media savvy entrepreneur in the remote mountains of eastern Kyrgyzstan who has lured influencers and titans of industry to make it a vacation destination.
The "Changemakers" afternoon also includes an encore presentation of "The Quiet Force," which 5Point screened in January at the Wheeler Opera House in a rapturously received and conversation-starting event. The eye-opening 35-minute documentary, by Jackson Hole-based ski filmmakers Hilary Byrne and Sophie Danison, paints a multi-faceted portrait of immigrants in American ski towns, their vital place in the tourism economy and the pall of fear cast over the community in the Trump era.
"They are the people who keep this machine running," Ingrid Braun, the sheriff in Mammoth, California, says in the film. "It's unseen, the quiet workforce."
atravers@aspentimes.com
Methodist church presents Jesus Christ Superstar for Good Friday
Jonathan Gorst put on "Jesus Christ Superstar" for the Riviera Supper Club's quarterly dinner theater because he wanted to do something that fit with Holy Week in the days preceding Easter, when Christians celebrate the passion, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Gorst's show got a second act for Maundy Thursday and a third for Good Friday services at two Glenwood Springs churches.
"The show is really based on the last week of the life of Christ. It's a very loose interpretation of it," Gorst said.
All three nights of the dinner theater performance earlier this week were sold out. The evenings included seven songs from the musical paired with seven Middle Eastern, Hebrew and other dishes.
The biblical story of Christ's Passion presented in a rock-opera musical may seem as strange a pairing now as it did when Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice wrote the show in the late 1960s.
"Andrew Lloyd Weber was in college when he wrote that show, dreaming of being a British rock star and writing some amazing musical theater," Gorst said.
No one in the London stage scene would produce the show, but it was released as a concept album in 1970 and became an instant hit. It only took a year for the show to make a debut on Broadway.
The show is not scripture, but is a retelling of a story told in the gospels, with a twist: The production is told from the perspective of Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus to the authorities to be sentenced to death on the cross.
"Fifty years on, I don't think we really appreciate what an edgy, and fresh, and, dare I say, radical perspective this work presents of our Lord, and of Holy Week," Carol Lillie, pastor of First United Methodist Church in Glenwood Springs, said.
Lillie remembers wearing out her first record of Jesus Christ Superstar when she was young.
SECOND ACT IN THE SANCTUARY
The idea for Scenes for Reflection: Jesus Christ Superstar, performed Friday at 6:30 p.m. at United Methodist Church, started last fall when several of the local Protestant churches met to think of ways to collaborate on music and other events.
In February, Gorst began discussing sharing the Riviera's production to Holy Week services and Lillie began working on a program that incorporated two of the songs.
"For me, every time I approach either Christmas or Easter, I try to bring these stories that we think we know so well to mind, and have people consider the relevance in our modern lives. It's a question of how your faith makes a difference in your life today," Lillie said.
Arthur Williams, who assists the choirs at Glenwood Springs High school and Middle School and plays the eponymous lead role in the Riviera's dinner theater production of Jesus Christ Superstar, will join Gorst's piano accompaniment and Pontius Pilate for two critical scenes re-enacting the time leading to Jesus' crucifixion.
Gorst and Williams also performed a selection of the musical as part of a Maundy Thursday service and meal at First Presbyterian Church in Glenwood Springs.
"We pretty much keep it the same as we did at the Riviera. The only difference is, we didn't get the whole band. So there won't be a guitar and drum set," Gorst said.
"That's probably not a bad thing for being in a sanctuary," he added.
tphippen@postindependent.com
Roaring Fork area weekend planner, April 19
Dinner Theatre Spring Show
6 p.m. Friday and Saturday — The Glenwood Vaudeville Revue two-hour dinner theater show presents professional talent performing a variety of comedy skits, jokes, dance numbers, unique novelty songs and original comedic presentations.
Glenwood Vaudeville Revue, 915 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs | $16-$25
Theatre for Young Audiences: Bluenose
6:30 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. Saturday — TRTC's Theatre for Young Audiences presents "Bluenose," described as a "swashbuckling, comedic tale about culture clashes and cultural assumptions by Emil Sher."
Thunder River Theatre Company, 67 Promenade, Carbondale | 970-963-8200 $10-$12
Live Music From Rodrigo
7 p.m. Friday and Saturday — Enjoy live music in the Polo Lounge at the historic Hotel Colorado. Rodrigo plays classic rock covers from the '60s, '70s, '80s and '90s, blues, country, R&B, jazz, gypsy and Latin American, all in an acoustic concept.
Hotel Colorado, 526 Pine St., Glenwood Springs | Free
Lizards Live
9 p.m. Friday —Louie & the Lizards bring their rock with "zany lyrics and funky beat" to Rivers Restaurant.
Rivers Restaurant, 2525 S. Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs | Free
Glenwood Caverns Grand Opening Celebration
10 a.m. Saturday — Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park celebrates the grand opening of the new Glenwood Gondola.
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, 51000 Two Rivers Plaza Road, Glenwood Springs | Free ceremony at base of the Glenwood Gondola (Gondola tickets are $19 for adults and $14 for kids)
Feeding Giants play heather's
7 p.m. Saturday — Acoustic trio Feeding Giants, comprised of Kevin Ware on guitar and vocals, Aundrea Ware on vocals and Max Tustin on cajon, bring their "smooth sweet harmonies and acoustic melodies" to Heather's Savory Pies.
Heather's Savory Pies and Tapas Bar, 166 Midland Ave., Basalt | 970-927-0151 | Free
Theatre Aspen announces casts for 2019 summer season
Theatre Aspen has announced the complete casts for its summer 2019 productions of "Guys and Dolls," "Little Shop of Horrors" and "God of Carnage," along with a slate of special events for the season.
"One of the most distinctive things about Theatre Aspen is its ability to provide a home to so many artists, on and off-stage. In this packed and exciting 2019 season, we are delighted to be welcoming so many alumni back to the Hurst Theatre," producing director Jed Bernstein said in the announcement.
The 2019 Theatre Aspen company of actors includes Travis Anderson ("Guys and Dolls:" Angie The Ox; "Little Shop of Horrors:" Wino #1/Puppeteer) Heather Botts ("Guys and Dolls:" Sarah Brown; Cabaret Series), Kevin Michael Buckley ("Guys and Dolls:" Calvin, Havana Waiter; Cabaret Series), Galyana Castillo ("Guys and Dolls:" General Cartwright; Little Shop of Horrors: Crystal), Christian Conn ("God of Carnage:": Alan), Jon Cooper ("Guys and Dolls:" Benny Southstreet; Cabaret Series), Ray Demattis ("Guys and Dolls:" Arvide; Little Shop of Horrors: Mr. Mushnik), Robert Ellis ("Guys and Dolls:" Seldome Seen Kid; Cabaret Series), Rosharra Francis ("Guys and Dolls:" Hot Box Girl; Little Shop of Horrors: Ronette), Jonathan Gomolka ("Guys and Dolls:" Harry The Horse; Cabaret Series), Dion Greer ("Guys and Dolls:" Nicely, Nicely; Little Shop of Horrors: Audrey II), Joan Hess (God of Carnage: Veronica), Torsten Hillhouse (God of Carnage: Michael), Alisha Jury ("Guys and Dolls:" Hot Box Girl; Little Shop of Horrors: Chiffon), Julie Kavanaugh ("Guys and Dolls:" Adelaide; Little Shop of Horrors: Audrey), Nevada Koenig ("Guys and Dolls:" Hot Box Girl; Cabaret Series), Christopher Carter Minor ("Guys and Dolls:" Lt. Branigan; Cabaret Series), Tony Roach ("Guys and Dolls:" Sky Masterson; Little Shop of Horrors: Orin), Alice Sherman (God of Carnage: Annette), Blakely Slaybaugh ("Guys and Dolls:" Nathan Detroit; Cabaret Series), and Blake Stadnik ("Guys and Dolls:" Rusty Charlie, Joey Biltmore; "Little Shop of Horrors:" Seymour).
As previously announced, "Guys and Dolls" will run June 21 to Aug. 17 and will be directed by Tony Award nominee Hunter Foster. It will be choreographed by Lisa Shriver (first season), with a creative team that includes Eric Alsford (music director; sixth Season), David Arsenault (scenic designer; first Season), Nikki Moody (costume designer; second Season), Aaron Spivey (lighting designer; first Season), David Thomas (sound designer; 12th Season), and Jared Janas (hair & wig designer; second Season).
Carbonell Award winner Mark Martino returns to Theatre Aspen for a remarkable eleventh time to direct and choreograph a newly reimagined production of "Little Shop of Horrors," running July 11 to Aug. 17, alongside Elise Kinnon (associate director and co-choreographer; sixth Season) and a creative team that includes Eric Alsford (music director), Markas Henry (scenic designer; second Season), Kevin Brainerd (costume designer; eighth Season), Aaron Spivey (lighting designer), David Thomas (sound designer), and Diana Ben-Kiki (hair and wig designer; fourth season).
Rounding out the main-stage season is Yasmina Reza's play "God of Carnage" (July 17 – Aug. 3), directed Karen Azenberg, Artistic Director of the Pioneer Theatre Company, in her first summer at Theatre Aspen. The creative team for "God of Carnage" includes Markas Henry (scenic designer), Kevin Brainerd (costume designer), Aaron Spivey (lighting design), and David Thomas (sound designer).
Additionally, Theatre Aspen Education's Summer Conservatory Program will present a limited-engagement student production of The Wizard of Oz (July 25 – Aug. 10) on the main-stage, directed and choreographed by Elise Kinnon and designed by the 2019 Theatre Aspen Apprentices.
Complementing this year's main-stage presentations, the season will also feature several special events throughout the summer, including a Season Sneak Peek on Sunday, June 16 at the Hurst Theatre; the return of the Theatre Aspen Cabaret Series, now expanded by popular demand to three dates: June 30 (Caribou Club), July 14, and August 4 (Jimmy's); in collaboration with the Aspen Music Festival, a one-night-only presentation of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "South Pacific: In Concert" on Monday, July 22 in the Benedict Music Tent; and the Theatre Aspen Apprentice Program Showcase on Sunday, Aug. 11 on the Hurst Theatre stage.
Season passes went on-sale April 15 and can be purchased online at theatreaspen.org or by phone at 970-925-9313. Singe tickets will be available May 8.
5Point Adventure Film's Dream Project announces 2019 scholarship winners
Carbondale's adventure film event 5Point Adventure Film Festival announced the winners of the Dream Project scholarship program Monday. The program is celebrating its 10th year.
The program offers outstanding high school students from Aspen to Parachute the chance to explore their own personal boundaries and dreams.
The seven students that best exemplify 5Point Film's five guiding principles — purpose, respect, commitment, humility and balance — will receive a $1,500 scholarship to embark on an opportunity to follow their passion and actualize a dream.
Previous recipients of the grant have undertaken projects including leading a youth backpacking trip in the Roaring Fork Valley, starting a peace garden at a local high school, shadowing writers in New York City, teaching soccer in Puerto Rico, kayaking and working to prevent malaria in Uganda.
This year's 5Point Dream Project winners, along with a provided description of their project, are:
Ella Beck — A senior at Colorado Rocky Mountain School, Beck will be using her Dream Project funding to travel to rural Nepal, where she will be working with the Oda Foundation's Women's Empowerment Team. Her focus will be on breaking down the stigmas surrounding menstruation in poor, rural communities by helping distribute sanitary products.
Isaac Musselman — A sophomore at Basalt High School, Musselman used his passion in aeronautics to educate and inspire others by creating an aviation and space club, which will include work with drones and rockets, guest speakers and astronomy nights, among other things. In addition, he will work to bring an aviation curriculum into the Roaring Fork School system.
Beverly Patton — A junior at Roaring Fork High School discovered her passion for writing and poetry when Aspen Words poets visited her school, and she learned a powerful new way to express her voice. Her dream is to share her love of poetry by teaching a weekly, semester-long poetry class to local middle school students.
Emily Northrup — A senior at Basalt High School, Northrup will be using her Dream Project funding to purchase her own cello, which will allow her to pursue her dream of becoming a music educator when she attends Brigham Young University in the fall.
Molly Hancock — A junior at Glenwood Springs High School, Hancock will be channeling her love of horses into creating a documentary about the Riding Institute for Disabled Equestrians (RIDE), an equine therapy program for developmentally and physically disabled children and adults.
Carla Soto — A junior at Basalt High School, Soto, who cares deeply about immigration and art, will be traveling to El Paso, Texas, where she'll use her passion for photography to bring awareness to immigration issues arising from current border policies.
Three additional students, Eli Li, Chloe Gonzalez and Sarah Teague, made history by applying for their Dream Project jointly. This dynamic force will be headed to Denver to work with Urban Peak, an organization serving homeless youth. In addition, they will be investigating what legislators are doing to address the issues of homelessness and extreme poverty in the United States.
Throughout 5Point Film 2019, taking place April 25-28, Dream Project recipients since 2009 will be honored through events and programming over the festival weekend, including a reception, a Dream Project retrospective exhibition, and an award ceremony for the 2019 recipients.
The scholarships are made possible through support from community partnerships with Timbers Resorts, Alpine Bank, Amore Realty, Colorado Office of Film Television & Media, Poss Architecture + Planning and Interior Design, and 2757 Design.
Launchpad exhibition opens for Carbondale's First Friday
Carbondale Arts will present two solo exhibitions Friday at R2 Gallery, located inside The Launchpad in Carbondale.
Robert Martin showcases his transition from his earlier sculptural practice to his current painting work in a retrospective.
"Martin's artworks generally combine personal history, shared stories, and roadside observations," according to a press release. "He utilizes watercolors in a so-called hyper-western palette that gives his paintings a very typical appearance, allowing the narratives to reveal themselves more slowly."
The second exhibition will display alternative uses for the national parks and nature, turning national treasures into recreational, industrial and commercial facilities.
Will Gurley's "National Parks Development" is a parody about the development of the natural world. "Gurley's works explore the shortcomings of modern development and humanity's disregard, control and commodification of nature, displaying alternative uses for America's natural splendor."
The opening will also feature a special preview of 5Point Film Festival's 2019 trailer, which will serve as a taster for the entire festival that officially kicks off on April 25.
A preview for Carbondale Arts members and gallery patrons will take place at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 5, to meet the artists and for an opportunity to see the work before the exhibition opens to the public at 6 p.m. For more information, visit carbondale arts.com or call 970-963-1680.
Sunlight season sendoff is Sunday
With the spring thaw setting in on the lower Roaring Fork Valley and the snow beginning to recede into the higher elevations, Sunlight Mountain Resort will conclude its 2018-19 season Sunday.
Before the lifts halt and the staff leaves for the season, the mountain is planning a big sendoff.
The final leg of the third annual Sunlight's Yard Sale Spring Music Series will conclude with local band Whiskey Stomp and Friends providing the live music on the deck Saturday and Sunday. Music kicks off at 2 p.m. each day.
"We're excited to announce that the pond skim is on," Sunlight Marketing and Sales Director Troy Hawks said.
Prompted by a good snow year, Sunlight brings back the popular pond skim competition, after a three-year hiatus. Registration will begin at noon Sunday, with the contest starting at 1 p.m. There's a $20 fee to enter.
"We will award a 2019-20 season pass to the best costume, plus other prizes for best male and female skimmer," Hawks added.
Other events will include volleyball, corn hole, and a mini-pond skim for the kids set up at the base on both Saturday and Sunday.
Sunlight will also offer several promotions for the final weekend, including lift tickets specials package deals for skiing and soaking at the hot springs in town.
kmills@postindependent.com
Roaring Fork area weekend planner, April 5
the FIRM: First Friday Opening Reception
6 p.m., Friday — The Carbondale Clay Center presents an opening reception for The FIRM, showcasing recent works by Shane Christensen, Stephen Heywood, Michael Schmidt and Brian Jensen. The exhibition will be on view at the Carbondale Clay Center gallery April 5–28. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, email info@carbondaleclay.org.
Carbondale Clay Center, 135 Main St., Carbondale | Free
7 p.m., Friday and Saturday — Live music in the Polo Lounge at the historic Hotel Colorado. Rodrigo plays classic rock covers from the '60s, '70s, '80s and '90s, blues, country, R&B, jazz, gypsy and Latin American, all in an acoustic concept.
Free Live Music: Dwight Ferren
7 p.m., Friday — Dwight Ferren plays classic renditions of songs from the 1950s to the '80s, at Kanpai in south Glenwood Springs.
Kanpai Sushi & Bar, 3950 Midland Ave., Glenwood Springs | Free
Shakespeare's 'As You Like It'
7 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday — Liberty Classical Academy presents two performances of Shakespeare's comedy at the Ute Theater in Rifle.
Ute Theater, 132 W. Fourth St., Rifle | $14
Comedian Ben Roy
8 p.m., Friday — Colorado resident comedian Ben Roy brings his unique voice to The Temporary stage Friday night. "Often compared to Louis Black or Bill Hicks due to his passionate, ranting approach, Ben has a style that is definitively his own," according to a press release.
The Temporary, 360 Market St., Basalt | $24-$32
Saturday Night Fever: '70s Disco Night
7 p.m., Saturday — '70s themed night with live music by Boogie Machine. Ticket sales will benefit the programs of the Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork.
The Temporary, 360 Market St., Basalt | $28
Roaring Fork Contra Dance
7:30 p.m., Saturday — Community dances that all ages can enjoy. No experience necessary, no partner needed. Contras, squares, round dances, waltzes and polkas are taught by a dance caller. Live, old time music with Wooden Nickel String Band.
Carbondale Community School, 1505 Satank Road, Carbondale | $5-$10


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31 Scary Movie Choices for Halloween!
October 31, 2018 Jeff Mitchell
We enjoyed showcasing and looking back at 31 scary movies over 31 October days! To wrap up our month-long event, here are all 31 films (with our review links), and why not pick a scary movie or two tonite to watch while the trick or treaters stop by? Enjoy…and leave the lights on! Oct. 1 – "Frankenstein" (1931) Oct. 2 – "Dead of Night" (1945) Oct. 3 – "House of Wax" (1953) Oct. 4 – "Diabolique" (1955) Oct. 5 – "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" (1956) Oct. 6 – "Black…
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31 Scary Movies: 'The Eyes of My Mother'
"The Eyes of My Mother" (2016) – "Loneliness can do strange things to the mind." Mother (Diana Agostini) tells a story about St. Francis to her young daughter, Francisca (Olivia Bond), and closes the tale with the above quote. Little does the girl realize the supreme accuracy of her mom's statement. Not only does "The Eyes of My Mother" prove that loneliness can do strange things to the mind, but it can also drive twisted and depraved ones as well, in the one of the most unforgettable films of 2016. Presented…
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31 Scary Movies: 'Lake Mungo'
October 30, 2018 October 30, 2018 Jeff Mitchell
"Lake Mungo" (2008) – A tragedy befell the Palmers, a pleasant family from Ararat, Australia, and June (Rosie Traynor), Russell (David Pledger) and Matthew (Martin Sharpe) try to make sense of their present and future. Unfortunately, both aforementioned time periods become terribly cloudy, when they believe that their lost family member has returned as a ghost. Writer/director Joel Anderson structures his mystery like a documentary, as June, Russell, Matthew, and others reflect on the inexplicable occurrences, and the film also uses photos and video to reveal and retell their experiences. …
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Addressing questions like these are at the heart of explainability when it comes to AI products, and understanding what that is and how to leverage it, has become a critical part of any business's AI strategy.
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Explainability is the ability to understand and express how an AI system arrived at a decision prediction, or recommendation. This means that understanding how the AI model works, as well as the types of data underlying it, is imperative. And while this concept initially seems simple enough to operationalize, the more sophisticated AI systems become, the more challenging explainability gets. For example, in a complex web of data, learning, and algorithms, it can be difficult for a human to pinpoint exactly where and how an AI system arrived at an insight. Parsing through and explaining how an AI got from point A to point B is relatively easy, but the insight audit trail becomes harder to follow as AI systems get smarter and interpolate and re-interpolate data.
An additional level of complexity is the different explainability needs based on the type of consumer – even within one business. For example, a financial institution that uses an AI model to approve or deny loans will need to be able to offer a reason if a customer is denied. And loan officers may need even more granular information to help them understand the risk factors the AI model is using in arriving at a decision. From a liability perspective, employees will need to be able to ensure that the data used in the AI model doesn't have any bias against any applicants. Regulators and compliance officers will also have different needs and interests that require a particular type of explanation.
Why your business needs explainable AI
Despite its challenges, there is no getting around the need for businesses to incorporate explainability into their AI strategies. For example, data shows that establishing digital trust with consumers can help businesses grow their annual revenue and EBIT at rates of 10 percent or more.
And there are even more benefits to adopting explainability:
Improved business value. When a team can fully understand and explain how an AI system works, an organization can better evaluate if it's meeting objectives and goals, and make any adjustments to ensure the system is delivering its value.
Increased productivity. Tools and processes that enable productivity can also quickly identify any errors or missteps, leading to faster resolution. That means less downtime and more attention spent on getting a project to the finish line.
Uncovering valuable interventions. Taking a deep dive into how an AI model works can lead to surprising revelations that may have otherwise remained undiscovered. For example, if a model predicts customer churn in a certain segment, understanding why it's happening could reveal an effective method for mitigating the situation.
Building adoption and trust. To help stakeholders – whether it's customers, regulators, or the general public – understand how and why an AI model works the way it does can be essential to building trust and increasing the chances of adoption. Understanding that a model is arriving at an insight in a fair, accurate, and data-based manner can ease any worries or concerns about utilizing AI.
Reducing liability and risk. Explaining how an AI system reached a decision can help businesses demonstrate their conformity to rules and regulations. And if a company does find itself on the wrong side of a rule, being able to point to what went wrong or proving that the model still followed regulations can save money, time, and reputation risks.
Explainability is a strategy
Explainable AI requires more than just finding ways to express how your systems and models work, it's about putting into place the tools and processes that help your team understand the outcome and be able to explain it to anyone. Establishing mastery of explainability requires a comprehensive strategy, one that includes putting into place the appropriate processes, establishing a framework, and leveraging the right tools.
There are many ways in which a business can operationalize explainability, including:
Establishing responsible AI guidelines that include explainability
Creating a governance body that oversees organization-wide AI development
Staying on top of explainability research, news, and tools
Investing in the talent that can help achieve your explainability goals
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Q: Difference between deep copy shallow copy and list comprehension I am working on minCostpath problem using dynamic programming
import copy
a = [
  [1,3,1],
  [1,5,1],
  [4,2,1],
]

# dp = [[0 for x in range(len(a[0]))] for x in range(len(a))] #Method 1
dp = copy.copy(a) #Method 2

for i in range(len(a)):
    print(a[i])

for i in range(len(a)):
    print(dp[i])

for i in range(len(a)):
    for j in range(len(a[0])):
#         dp[i][j] += a[i][j] #Uncomment this if using method 1
        if (i > 0 and j > 0):
            dp[i][j] += min(dp[i-1][j],dp[i][j-1])
        elif i > 0:
            dp[i][j] += dp[i-1][j]
        elif j > 0:
            dp[i][j] += dp[i][j - 1]
#     print(a[i])
#     print(dp[i])
print('After finding minCost')
for i in range(len(a)):
    print(a[i])

for i in range(len(a)):
    print(dp[i])

I am getting correct answer when I used both method but grid array gets changed when using deep copy method.
Can anyone tell me why is that so?

A: As you already imported copy library you could use deepcopy() method.
dp = copy.deepcopy(a) #Method 2

It worked for me!

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Department of Biological Sciences, IISER Mohali
Principal institution: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali (IISER Mohali)
The table to the right includes counts of all research outputs for Department of Biological Sciences, IISER Mohali published between 1 October 2018 - 30 September 2019 which are tracked by the Nature Index.
The dynein adaptor Hook2 plays essential roles in mitotic progression and cytokinesis.
Journal of Cell Biology
Liquid–Liquid Phase Separation Is Driven by Large-Scale Conformational Unwinding and Fluctuations of Intrinsically Disordered Protein Molecules
The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters
ROS Inhibits Cell Growth by Regulating 4EBP and S6K, Independent of TOR, during Development
Developmental Cell
A Critical Role for Sorting Nexin 1 in the Trafficking of Metabotropic Glutamate Receptors
Journal of Neuroscience
Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER)
↳ Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali (IISER Mohali)
↳ Department of Biological Sciences, IISER Mohali
Developmental Genetics Laboratory, IISER Mohali
Molecular Biophysics Unit (MBU), IISER Mohali
Molecular Cell and Developmental Biology Laboratory, IISER Mohali
Centre for Protein Science, Design and Engineering (CPSDE), IISER Mohali
Department of Chemical Sciences, IISER Mohali
Organic Synthesis and Catalysis Laboratory, IISER Mohali
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, IISER Mohali
Department of Physical Sciences, IISER Mohali
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur (IISER Berhampur)
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal (IISER Bhopal)
Department of Biological Sciences, IISER Bhopal
Department of Chemistry, IISER Bhopal
Organometallics and Smart Materials Laboratory (OSML), IISER Bhopal
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES), IISER Bhopal
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), IISER Bhopal
Department of Physics, IISER Bhopal
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata (IISER Kolkata)
Center for Climate and Environmental Studies (CCES), IISER Kolkata
Center of Excellence in Space Sciences India (CESSI), IISER Kolkata
Centre for Advanced Functional Materials (CAFM), IISER Kolkata
Department of Biological Sciences, IISER Kolkata
Department of Chemical Sciences (DCS), IISER Kolkata
Department of Earth Sciences, IISER Kolkata
Department of Physical Sciences, IISER Kolkata
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune (IISER Pune)
Centre for Energy Science, IISER Pune
Centre for Research in Energy and Sustainable Materials, IISER Pune
Department of Biology, IISER Pune
Department of Chemistry, IISER Pune
Department of Earth and Climate Science, IISER Pune
Department of Physics, IISER Pune
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram (IISER TVM)
School of Biology, IISER TVM
School of Chemistry, IISER TVM
School of Physics, IISER TVM
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati (IISER Tirupati)
Department of Chemistry, IIT Tirupati
Department of Physics, IIT Tirupati
New tumour growth mechanism identified
Sichuan University (SCU)
Blueprint for a functioning quantum computer
University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
Underachieving solar cells get an organic upgrade
Peking University (PKU)


If you belong to a gym or fitness center like I do, you've probably noticed the long lines to use a treadmill or elliptical during that first week of January. Then, shortly thereafter, the waiting diminishes. And by mid- to late January, no more lines. I don't think it is a mere coincidence. It's just plain proof that New Year's resolutions of eating healthier and going to the gym tend to fade for a lot of folks after only a few weeks. Heck, it's difficult for them not to when our bodies are craving those comfort foods on a cold winter day, or a box of chocolate truffles on Valentine's Day.
No matter what the month, there is always an excuse or an occasion where we throw up our arms and give in to our edible indulgences. But the winter months, for whatever reason, tend to be the most difficult. Whether it's having the protection of the extra winter garments to hide our bodies or coming face-to-face with those to-die-for paczkis on Fat Tuesday, winter gives us the opportunity to exercise our God-given self-control. It doesn't mean we have to totally give up foods we really enjoy. It's more about working harder to find or make dishes that are healthy – and then eating them in moderation. It's not only better for our physical well-being, but our spiritual well-being, too. In Galatians 5:22, Paul describes self-control as being necessary for any spiritual progress and for overcoming the impulses of the flesh that can steer us away from God.
To aid in that self-control, I gave a couple of my favorite comfort foods a wholesome makeover. They offer the same great taste and, if eaten in moderation, won't add another notch to your belt.
Do recipes like these completely address every spontaneous craving for every wintertime meal we cherish? Not exactly. I have a hard time believing there will ever be a yummy low-fat paczki. But remember, the idea is self-control and if we look hard enough, we can probably find enough recipes like these to help us through our weakest moments.
Come spring, we can have the satisfaction of knowing that throughout the preceding winter months, we had healthful nourishment to offer our bodies, tasty food to offer our stomachs, and where it was needed, some measure of sacrifice to offer our Lord.
• Heat oil in a large non-stick pan or stockpot over medium heat.
• Add onion and sauté 2 minutes.
• Add chicken and sauté 6-7 minutes, until slightly brown on all sides.
• In a small bowl, combine flour, thyme, salt and pepper.
• Add half of the flour mixture to the chicken/onion mixture and stir to coat.
• Stir in carrots, celery, potatoes, chicken broth and wine and mix well.
• Bring mixture to a boil and gradually add remaining flour mixture. Cook until liquid thickens and vegetables are tender.
• Transfer chicken and vegetable mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish and stir in peas.
• In a separate bowl, whisk baking mix, milk and egg together until blended. Pour over mixture and bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.


Based on the Same as picture warrior and horses unearthed from the pit of the Emperor Qin隆炉s Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses in Ling Tong county, China. These figurines of warriors and horse were made of porcelain to show the Same as picture clay baking art of Qin dynasty.
It was on March 29,1974拢卢when local farmers of XiYang Village, Ling Tong Country, were drilling a series of wells in search of water, pottery fragments and ancient bronze weapons were discovered accidentally. Their discovery began their explorations and QinShihuang's Terra-cotta Museum was opened to the public. Now it is the largest On-site museum in China.


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The next tranche of the IMF loan under the program may be in may
April 4, 2017 IMMEconomics
Ukraine after the decision of the International monetary Fund (IMF) on the allocation of the fourth tranche under the program of the eff the EFF in the amount of $1 billion plans by the end of 2017 to get three tranches, including the 5th may come in may, said Finance Minister Oleksandr danylyuk.
"This year was planned four tranches, and we expect these four tranches to. The following may be in the month of may", – he said on air "5 channel" on Monday night.
The Minister said that all the funds of the 4th tranche will go to the reserves of the National Bank.
Danyluk said that Ukraine for the first time in history reached the third revision of the program and receives a fourth installment, which confirms the ability of the Ukrainian authorities to fulfill their obligations and characterizes the level of cooperation with the IMF.
He said that some delay in the Board of Directors meeting on Ukraine, originally scheduled for March 20, was connected with the clarification of the macroeconomic forecast of the blockade and uncontrolled Kiev territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions and its impact on the budget. According to the head of the Ministry of Finance, the blockade will slow down GDP growth this year by 1 percentage point (PP), however, the improvement in the external environment partially offset this negative impact.
Commenting on the statement by the IMF on the need to increase effective retirement age, A. Danilyuk noted that we are talking about the greater fairness of the pension system. "We set the right setting – experience. Without this we can not raise the level of pensions for the Ukrainians and to guarantee them in 3-4 years", – said the head of the Ministry of Finance.
Open the IMF in March 2015 the four-year EFF program total amount of SDR12,348 billion (about $16,75 billion at current exchange rates) with the first tranche of $5 billion originally envisioned by the quarterly revision of the program, the allocation in 2015 of three more tranches of SDR1,18 billion (about $1.6 billion) and a decrease in quarterly tranches in 2016-2018 to SDR0,44 billion ($0.6 billion).
Ukraine was able to obtain a small delay in the second tranche for this program to $1.7 billion in early August 2015, and then there was a long pause because of the outstanding number of conditions, political crisis and change of government.
After the arrival of the new Cabinet, headed by Volodymyr Groisman in April 2016, the negotiations on the continuation of funding was resumed, however, the IMF decided to allocate the third tranche of $1 billion only in mid-September, and the fourth, on 3 April 2017.
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A Lieutenant of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police department was shot in the abdomen after responding to a call of shots fired. The Officer suffered non-life threatening injuries described as superficial due to his ballistic vest.
Lieutenant Andy Harris a 22 year veteran of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and shift commander of the Steele Creek Division responded to the call with other units according to Chief Kerr Putney.
Chief Putney stated that a suspect had shot an acquaintance and then officers were fired upon as they arrived. Officers then returned fire and disabled the suspect who has not been identified. Neither the suspect nor the other person the suspect shot has been identified yet.
Lt. Harris was taken to Carolinas Medical Center where he was reported to be doing well, having conversations with family members and is responsive.
"I am always impressed by the heroic work that is done for the community and residents of Charlotte . This ls no exception The Lieutenant leading by example responding to a call of somebody needing our assistance and the heroism of the officers responding to assist goes beyond question. We're happy that the officers going to be fine. And were very honored to be part of an organization where people respond like that to take care of one of their own. "Chief Kerr Putney.


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Indecent – Original Broadway Cast Recording
Indecent is inspired by the true events surrounding the controversial 1923 Broadway debut of Sholem Asch's God of Vengeance-a play seen by some as a seminal work of Jewish culture, and by others as an act of traitorous libel. The play charts the history of an incendiary drama and the path of the artists who risked their careers and lives to perform it. Some time in 2012, I managed to track down Lisa Gutkin in New York. I had known her primarily through the Klezmatics, and had heard one of her songs on Wonder Wheel, the very lovely compilation of Woody Guthrie lyrics that they set to music. With Rebecca Taichman joining us at a bar, I explained the play in my head: seven actors, three musicians-an accordionist, violinist, and clarinet. Oh, and those three musicians were part of the cast of characters in an unfolding drama that I was then calling Rehearsing Vengeance. I had already listened to over 300 songs from Ale Brider to Rodgers and Hammerstein, a cornucopia of Jewish music. We intended to write the play around songs, but needed a composer to create the motifs and through-compose. Tentatively, a small group-Rebecca, Lisa, Aaron Halva (who would become co-composer), a friend who played clarinet, two MFA actors and I-assembled in a drafty rehearsal hall at Yale School of Drama to play together: what would a scene between two women in love, Manke and Rifkele (from Sholem Asch's 1907 THE GOD OF VENGEANCE), sound like with underscoring? Thoughts, themes, and theories were spilled out in that room, and some eight hours later we left with the creative team that would stun audiences with the haunting score of INDECENT.
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Temple Beth Or has been a proud member of the Bergen County Reform Jewish community for nearly 50 years! Since our establishment on Chanukah, 1958, our Temple has been a community where families and individuals join together to worship, study and celebrate the rich traditions of our Jewish heritage.
With great excitement, we welcome our new spiritual leaders, Rabbi Noah Fabricant and Cantor Sarah Silverberg. Our growth and development continues, fueled by the important contributions of Rabbi Fabricant, Cantor Silverberg and our Director of Education, Anat Katzir. These knowledgeable, articulate and energetic individuals are committed to developing a partnership with the congregation, and they share our dedication to Temple Beth Or's promising future.
Rabbi Emeritus H. Philip Berkowitz, retired from this pulpit after 28 years of service to our community, began in July 1975. Under the spiritual leadership of Rabbi Berkowitz, a sense of family belonging was created for members of Temple Beth Or, building upon his emphasis on the role of Rabbi as teacher, pastor, counselor and friend. He and his wife, Nancy, now live in Kennebunk, Maine.


Without hesitation I put in my vote for Napoleon to be our new Emperor. I dont think I was the only one that was eager to get a new ruler. At this point after our experience with King Louis, anyone was better. For all we cared a monkey could be ruling us. We were in a tough situation from just killing our Former King. Napoleon stepped in and seemed to put everything together that was falling apart. He made our army very strong and was able to conquer many countries. In my opinion he was a great ruler and loyal to his people. He was loyal, but not a total pushover. I really like him as emperor and he was the change that france needed for all these years.


I'm aware that there's a Google Analytics plugin by @julian, but after installing it, activating it, putting the tracking code in the required field, saving the changes and restarting my NodeBB, neither did the tracking script show up in my front-end code (which Julian himself had explained in another thread here) nor did my Google Analytics show any activity in the real time report.
I then tried putting the whole tracking script in (i) custom header as a script, and (ii) a footer widget, restarting NodeBB multiple times along the way. Both of them showed the script in the front-end code, but my Google Analytics was still silent. As I write this, my NodeBB still runs without an active GA implementation.
I'm not exactly happy with any of the available solutions (regardless of whether they worked or not), since none of them seems to put the tracking code in the place where GA recommends it to be. Julian must be aware that the GA script needs to load before the page's HTML content is loaded in order to capture any DOM changes and stuff, but putting it in a footer widget to dynamically load after the page HTML loads.... defeats the whole purpose.
We chose NodeBB out of other alternatives for our latest project, and have learned the ropes fine so far, though the road was bumpy. I only think that the core package needs a few important functions inbuilt, instead of relying on plugins which may or may not be upgraded in tandem with newer versions of the core package. I have another thread opened here since last week that still needs solving. I sincerely hope that the community helps us get along, and that we made the right decision by choosing NodeBB. Thanks to the NodeBB team for the excellent work they've done, though. No mistaking that.
Could anyone help out, please? @julian, maybe?
A recommendation is just a recommendation. If it works, it works.
I'm no expert but this doesn't sound right.
@karthiks It sounds like one of your other scripts is failing. This one of the reasons Google recommends it go in the head section. It's less likely another script failing will cause GA not to load properly.
We never got it to work at all, we gave up. We have CloudFlare in front of us and get data from there. Not as detailed as Google, but WAY more accurate.
@julian These errors were showing on my dev server which i start with nodebb dev... Only reason i start it like that is because nodebb start doesnt work on my dev server (never has) - it works fine on my live server . I only use this server for testing plugins and testing updates prior to doing it on the live. (its a carbon copy of my live server so the nodebb start not working must be some other setup issue).
How can i control bumping of topics?
Well, the sorting is handled via date or vote count, although the date is updated whenever a new post is made. @baris perhaps we can add in logic to sort by original post date too?
@baris said in v1.5.3 Can't mention groups?: Check the ACP page for the plugin. You should be able to enable group mentions there. Thanks, @baris! I knew there was something I was overlooking and forgot @mentions were actually a plugin.


When we heard about Cardiff's Bauhaus launching a Quiet Chair, we just had to send someone to sit in it! Layered tester Laura does the honours… and reports back, very quietly!
So Laura, where have you been?
I've visited Bauhaus on The Friary in Cardiff (it has two salons in the city) to try out their Quiet Chair.
The salon itself is super-stylish and, although it's a small space, the interior has been cleverly designed so that it feels very clean, light and airy. Everything – including my consultation, my hair wash, explanation of Aveda products used and the cut itself – was done with such thorough attention to detail, consideration and precision. As my hair is fine and straight, it's pretty easy to cut and I've been to salons that whip you in and out in 40 minutes. Bauhaus couldn't be further from this.
Fabulous. But what about this Quiet Chair business…?
In terms of the Quiet Chair, it's a bit of an odd sensation for someone like me who likes to talk! However, it was great to have the opportunity to sit, read, listen to the great playlist they had on and just take a proper break from the whirlwind of work, kids etc. It's not often that I get that kind of opportunity and it makes a visit to the salon feel as though it really is 'me time' (I hate that phrase but you know what I mean).
So, not a word was spoken?
We did chat initially – during my consultation Scott explained what he was going to do and what products he was going to use and why. And of course if there were things that came to mind or questions I had, we had a conversation then. I think that's the beauty of the concept – you can go and be quiet but if the mood takes you, you can have that chat with your stylist.
Sounds great. Who do you think would like this idea?
I think it's perfect for clients who really want to switch off and for those who perhaps feel more awkward having conversations with people they don't necessarily know very well. The addition of Aveda products is obviously a huge plus point and the Quiet Chair really fits with the Aveda ethos of being respectful and promoting wellbeing.
Amazing. Big question though – would you go back?
I really enjoyed it, thank you for sending me over there… and I think I may have found my new hairdresser (cue massive guilt at the prospective break-up with my current one!).
How much did it cost – did you have to pay extra for silence?
Ha! No, the silence is free. A cut and blow dry with Scott was £55, but for a more junior stylist prices start at £38.50.


The SSH Remote Ping sensor remotely monitors the connectivity between a system running Linux/OS X and another device, using Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) echo requests (Ping) and Secure Shell (SSH).
Enter the DNS name or IP address of the target device the ping is sent to. The sensor will remotely connect to the parent device it is created on via SSH, then perform a ping request from this remote device to the target device or server. Please enter a string.
Enter the packet size in bytes for the ping. You can choose any value between 1 and 10000. Please enter an integer value. We recommend that you use the default value.
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The protection factor of industrial half mask respirators when used in industry.
Lim, T. S. (1982) The protection factor of industrial half mask respirators when used in industry. Doctoral thesis, University of Surrey (United Kingdom)..
Industrial half mask respirators [defined as mask covering only the orinasal regions] are normally selected by the safety management for the employees. The choice is normally made on the basis of their theoretical ability to reduce the concentration of airborne contaminants below the Health and Safety Executive [HSE] published Threshold Limit Values [HSE 1977]. However in practice, the degree of protection provided by these respirators is not known and their protective values have long been suspected to be less than the scientific acclaim. In the past , several empirical studies have been carried out to investigate the effectiveness of the respirators but no attempt was made to determine and analyse the factors which cause the reduction of the protective values of respirators. This research project was carried out with an aim to determine the degree of respiratory protection achievable by the commercially available half mask respirators in the United Kingdom. Attempt was made to establish the factors which have direct influence on the protection of respirators. The research necessitated evaluation and development of methods for the accurate measurement of facial contours. Moire fringe photography from a projected coloured grid was the method of ultimate choice. Facial contour measurements were made on a total of 394 individuals mostly from industries which normally use respiratory protective devices. Of this number 184 also had measurements of the inward leakage of the face mask using a Sodium Chloride penetration method. Correlation was made between a number of facial dimensions and leakage values . Other variables which might influence leakage such as training in mask usage, facial hairs , increased respiratory effort [both by voluntary hyperventilation and exercise - induced] , head movements and differences between male and female users were also studied in relation to measured leakage values. During the course of the research, a series of comfirmatory experiments were carried out to provide the supportive evidence for the main line research. All the data obtained were subjected to the relevant statistical treatment. The tolerable level of leakage is 5 % [HSE]. The present study has shown that the leakage of the best mask is greater than this [range 0 % to 26 %]; but other mask can show leakage values of up to 47.9 %. The amount of face seal inward leakage can be attributed to a number of related factors namely the level of training and experience possessed by the subjects in the use of respirators, the presence of beards and the variation in the facial contours and dimensions.
Lim, T. S.


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Was Good, Not Anymore At first it was really nice and I could download music and what not. It updated and I could no longer download anything, but I was fine with that. The most recent updates are what have made me dislike it. It wants me to pay to listen to my already made playlists, which it had never done before. It will no longer play several songs I have and it plays ads everytime I click on anything in the app(somehow even when i dont have internet). I wouldnt suggest this app.
All I wanted to do was download so I could listen OFFline. Worked ok for a while, but now I can't even do that. The ad for \"Premium\" comes up EVERY time, so you can't do s*** unless you buy, even though it's advertised that you don't need Premium to do so. Just get Google Play and don't waste your time. Removing this useless app. Edit: After seeing the same 1-2 responses to other users, I don't care if this will give \"better app design/layout\". I just want it to do what is advertised.
This app used to be good but now i dont like it. I used to be able to listen to a bunch of songs but now, when i try to download the song, it just says that i can have a free trial, and i know that after the trial is over, it makes me pay for it without saying anything.. I do not like this new update and I might get rid of it. But it's the developer's choice if they want to change it. Not mine. Thanks for reading.
I love the app!! But the only problem I see with the app is the fact that when downloading songs, they will delete themselves out of no where, causing me to redownload the songs, so if this could get fixed, i would give it a 5 star rating!!
What happened to all my songs? For the THIRD time, I'm having to redownload all my music AND why does it play ads if I'm offline? What do you do that's soooo special for ads going off whenever they feel like it? Especially if my music keeps disappearing, I'm deleting.
i don't know how to download it, in tge pictures it shows a downloading thing but when i downloaded this app there's literally no downloads, i want to download this cause it says it can also play offline and i wanted to play music when i'm trevelling or something but i guess i'm wrong.
A couple months ago you go to youtube and download any video,But now I can't download anything anymore because it's either getting premium or paying $10 a month. The old version was much better than this right now.
After the last update, none of my local playlists work. Also, the obligatory ads are getting annoying and obtrusive when there are so many free alternatives out there. Pass.


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Quaint home located at the end of the Knoll View on a peaceful cul-de-sac in the Miraleste hills. The front door opens to vaulted 18' ceilings with floor to ceiling windows that shower the home in natural sunlight. The homes living room has midcentury classic architecture, which is accompanied by an adobe fireplace that is reminisce to Los Angele's Golden Era. The entertaining area is fitted with 17 windows that all face Southeast into incredible views that encompass Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Orange County down to Dana Point mixed with Pacific Ocean in between. Truly quite a sight during the day and into the night the skyline turns into a grand lightshow spectacle. The galley style kitchen has a detached laundry room and circles back into a dining room. The downstairs shares 2 bedrooms, a full bath with double sinks, and a powder room for guests. The upstairs is completely dedicated to the master retreat with his and her closets, vanity, and large shower. The charming yard reflects a European vibe, perfect for coffee, conversation, or literature. Two mature lemon trees that yield plenty of fruit are at the lots caboose. Finished by a 2 car garage, this cute classic is a must see.


MIAMI (AP) _ Domestic violence has surged in the wake of Hurricane Andrew as spouses take out their frustrations on each other, a judge said Thursday.
The disappearance of homes and jobs has put people under extreme stress, aggravated by the enormous amount of work that must be done, said acting Circuit Judge Linda Dakis.
The judge usually hears five or 10 emergency cases in a day. But on Wednesday, Ms. Dakis heard 22 emergency requests for 30-day injunctions against accused abusers - and that number is expected to pick up as transportation improves and victims can reach the courthouse.
The storm destroyed shelters and homes that are needed to protect victims of domestic violence. For instance, Safe Space South, a shelter for domestic violence victims in southern Dade County, was left uninhabitable.
The chief Dade County judge was meeting with military officials in an effort to get some shelters rebuilt, she said.
Calamities are often followed by domestic violence, said Dr. Calvin Frederick, a professor of psychiatry with the University of California at Los Angeles who formerly headed the disaster program for the National Institute of Health.
The strain Andrew placed on families is apparent at the county's domestic violence hotline and on court calendars, Ms. Dakis said.
″Our phones are ringing off the hook - all five lines are busy,″ she said.
Special court sessions are planned for south Dade in a week to 10 days to help decrease the backlog of abuse cases. The civil process division is working 12-hour shifts to speed up injuctions against accused abusers.
″People just have to be patient,″ Ms. Dakis said.


Oh well I guess I am stuck with Potplayer until VLC can fix the subtitle thing. Hey master I was interested in what Rybags said about disabling the sound card and on board hardware I have nvidia 9600 and realtech high definition audio on my system If I disable these will I still get output from HDMI ???


How do I win the Word Bonus?
The word bonus runs seperate to regular suring and keeps track of how many sites you surf over time. This means you can surf the required sites in a day, a week or a month.. you don't lose what you have already surfed if you leave and come back.


I tried to use her outside of survival and I can't see her being any useful in other missions. Maybe It's just my build. But She doesn't seem to have an actual usable dps ability like mesa and she has no CC at all. Or at least it's really minimal. In case I'm wrong, feel free to tell me.
I didn't put it on any frame. I thought about Hildryn but she doesn't have a Prime variant. And none of my mains are dps based so there's that too.
I shear this sentiment. Every time I see someone posting just a video, or say "This youtuber thinks this." I just lose all interest.
Not the most silly but the most annoying. I was doing a radiation sortie and a Volt was spamming his 4th. Yep he got a radiation proc and insta killed me with his 4th. Other idiotic death happened because of teammate triggering the laser in Void Defense mission. Unfortunately this is how it is when you're in a public group.
For me it took two formas to like her. She's pretty good now that I have a big range, decent power strength and duration on her. Also adaptation and fast deflection helps a lot keeping those shields up. Only problem is line of sight on her 4th ability sometimes even on flat ground it doesn't want to pick up enemies just because there's a tiny rock between me and the enemy. Other than that she's fine. I usually take her when I'm bored of Zephyr or Revenant. She's basically my third main.
Leave them to die. Everytime i get teammates that die constantly I just leave them. There is just no point in reviving them.
Anyone else tired of those orb valis alert rods?
They are alright. Gives the Vallis a dynamic by letting you control how much and how strong enemies you want to deal with. It also keeps you on your toes a little bit better. If you don't want to get swarmed by high lvl enemies you have to keep track of them and destroy them in time.
Yeah these new enemies really make a difference. I like to go back and fight the Exploiter and the Thumpers just for fun. Especially now that the plains got an upgrade.
Which one is more valuable, weapons or mods?
I prefer mods. They let me customize how the weapon works. In Destiny 2 I always got new better guns and switched weapon and as a result I never got attached to any of them. With mods you can make more weapons (possibly your favorites) viable for high end content. Though I will say this, Getting just a weapon makes the game much simple. You get the gun and use it. No extra fiddling with builds.
To be honest It's surprising that so many ppl can't defeat him. I never had a problem killing him. Even when I had all the 4 void keys he was easy.
Is Wolf too tanky for anyone else?
I met with a lvl 45 Wolf and he was easy. It took a few minutes to kill him.
How do you know that? Did you make the game or something? Though I get what you're saying. It kinda makes sense.
Alad didn't know about the Sentients before the Second Dream. Also the whole scar thing doesn't hold up since we are in a world where some kids control super soldiers with space magic whatnot. DE could easily say that "Welp, He healed him self cause he had the resources."


Today, Tuesday 23 August, is the last day to "nominate your stars of Norfolk's arts scene" for a special EDP People's Choice Arts Award. The deadline for submission is midnight to put forward your favourite community or corporate arts organisation, artist, or event.
2015's Norfolk Arts Awards saw 6,000 votes and winners included artist Matt Reeve, Norwich Arts Centre and GoGoDragons!
Over the last year have you loved an art exhibition at St Margaret's Church of Art – e.g., Pride Without Prejudice, or Asylum at the Undercroft Gallery, or the Sainsbury's Centre? Did you enjoy Paint Out's artists roaming the streets of Norwich and Wells-next-the-Sea? What about the 2015/16 programme of plays at the Maddermarket Theatre? Nominate your favourite Norfolk arts event.
The Norfolk Arts Awards is the Hostry Festival's red carpet gala event celebrating the arts. It's really an opportunity to celebrate people who make a difference. The EDP People's Choice Awards is a chance for people to have their say and nominate their own stars for the award. The top 10 in each category will be revealed and then there will be an online vote to find three winners. Winners will be announced at the Norfolk Arts Awards ceremony at Norwich Cathedral's Hostry on Friday 21st October.
The Arts Awards consist of 15 awards, with 30 nominations and celebrate the rich and diverse world of arts and culture in Norfolk. The EDP People's Choice Award features 3 categories and nominating arts groups or individuals for the public vote closes Tuesday 23rd August – it is your chance to have your say by recommending an arts project, organiser or artist for their creative work in Norfolk.
Check out the interview with the event's co-founder, Stash Kirkbride, on BBC Radio Norfolk (from 3h34m).
This year the awards are returning to the Hostry building at Norwich Cathedral, held on Friday October 21st 2016, 7-9.30pm with after show canapes and champagne reception.


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In the 1970s and '80s, charities had a pretty clear picture of the "The Face of America's Elderly." The typical planned giving prospect was a member of the Depression era and could be approached as such.
Those persons born during the first decades of the last century were deeply affected by the economic and social turmoil of the Great Depression, which formally began in 1929 and continued until World War II. The Depression generation witnessed a true and extended stock market crash, runs on the banks and other financial institutions, mass mortgage and loan foreclosures with thousands of homes, farms, and businesses lost in the process.
This group was deeply affected by what they saw and experienced during the so-called "hard times." As a result, planned and major gift officers in the 1970s and '80s knew quite a bit about the perceptions of most persons in the 65-75 age range. As a group they tended to be frugal and thrifty savers with a self-reliant, practical outlook on life. They were very cautious when it came to entering into transactions involving large purchases or transfers of assets, including charitable remainder trusts, gift annuities, and other irrevocable deferred gifts. The bequest was the planned gift of choice for this generation.
Dealing with a cohesive and somewhat predictable group had marketing advantages for gift planners during the latter decades of the 20th Century. Today, however, gift planners are facing a more multifaceted pool of prospective donors. We need to understand the changing nature of those who are in the traditional age range for planned gifts—those 65-75 today and ten years hence.
In 2001 the typical 65-year-old donor household is comprised of a couple whose children are grown. Both husband and wife are healthy, active, and while many are still working, most are anticipating retiring in the next few years. They were born in 1936 and have little or no firsthand knowledge of the Depression. They may well have childhood memories of World War II, but were not yet teenagers when the War ended. Their peak earning years were in the late 1980s and the 1990s and thus enhanced by the economic prosperity of that time period.
The 75-year-old donor household is more likely to include a widow or widower, but may also include a couple. These households are primarily made up of retirees living on Social Security and income from savings and investments. This group is likely to have childhood memories of the Depression. As a result, they tend to be somewhat more conservative economically than those who are now in the 65-year-old age range.
As a group, though, these 75-year-olds' lives were shaped by the Second World War. Many joined their older siblings in the Armed Forces or entered the nation's workforce as part of the War effort. An unprecedented number of women were entering the workforce during this period. With the availability of the GI Bill, the ranks of college and university attendees swelled in the post-World War, which in turn created a highly educated workforce—and a more sophisticated group of consumers in the 75 and older age range.
The composition of donor households will continue to undergo significant changes during the coming decade. In 2011 the first wave of baby boomers will turn 65. This will mark the beginning of a significant increase in the 65-74 age group, which actually declined in the 1990s. Meanwhile, the number of those 75 to 85 years of age will be stagnant or decline as a result of a severe dip in U.S. birthrates in the 1930s. The oldest of the old, the over-85 age group, will also continue to be among the most rapidly growing segments of the population.
The most successful gift planners will recognize the differences between these groups and plan accordingly. While every donor is an individual, oftentimes it will be advantageous to create generational groupings for marketing purposes. This may in turn affect what your message is and how it is sent.
For example, by 2011 the vast majority of 65-year-olds will have fully embraced the next generation of interactive, user-friendly, Web-based communications technology. In the meantime, however, older donors may find comfort in, and be receptive to, more traditional forms of communication and be more responsive to formats they are familiar with, such as printed materials, live seminars, or personal visits.


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HomeTenerifeFood & DrinkThe best of Tenerife and Canary Islands food and wine 2019
The best of Tenerife and Canary Islands food and wine 2019
October 30, 2019 Jack Food & Drink, Restaurant Review 0
Gastronomy awards are always good for finding out which restaurants, wine producers, chefs, etc. are considered the best by other professionals in the business. So we always keep an eye out for whose names are on the awards list at the Diario de Avisos-Dorada Especial Gastronomy Awards Gala, an event which recognises innovation and passion in the world of food and drink in the Canary Islands.
This year, like every other, there are some interesting award winners. Here's who'll be picking up the prizes at the 2019 ceremony in El Sauzal next month.
Octopus at El Taller Seve Diaz.
Best Restaurant – El Taller Seve Díaz, Puerto de la Cruz
Seve Díaz is having a really good week, El Taller Seve Díaz also being chosen as one of the top ten restaurants in Spain in Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice Awards, a list which included the likes of the Celler de Can Roca and Martin Berasategui. We've tried the degustación (taster) menu there a couple of times and have thoroughly enjoyed the dining experience, the food being inventive without keeling over into pretentiousness.
Best Head Chef – Jorge Peñate, Meliá Palacio de Isora
Best Head Chef award goes to Jorge Peñate who is in charge of the cuisine at La Terrace in the Meliá Palacio de Isora in Alcalá. Jorge specialises in fish and seafood, especially from the waters around the Canary Islands and has been creating high end cuisine for some time on Tenerife. Before taking up position at the Meliá Palacio de Isora he worked at Las Aguas in the Bahía del Duque and also at Las Rocas jutting out above the sea at the Jardín Tropical.
Food at the Melia Palacio de Isora.
Best Maître d' – Jaquelin Rivero
In Spanish the award is for Mejor Labor en Sala, which doesn't translate well, but as the winner is Jaquelin Rivero, maître d' of the Gamonal Group, it sounds less clunky to use maître d' in the title. Jaquelin wins the award due to his ability to professionally organize and carry out catering events for large numbers of diners.
Manuel Iglesias Award – Teobaldo Méndez
A special award goes to the founder of El Aderno, whose factory is located in Buenavista del Norte but which now has shops selling delectable chocolates and cakes all across Tenerife. We first encountered El Aderno in Los Silos (there's no longer a shop there) and were seduced by the inventive sweets on display… and by its chocolate cave (more a cooled, enclosed room). We've been fans ever since, regularly having indulged in an El Aderno hit of mojito cake, or handmade chocolates sprinkled with gofio. El Aderno revolutionised confectionery on Tenerife.
Mojito cake at El Aderno in Buenavista del Norte.
Best Kitchen Without Combustion – Gyotaku, Puerto de la Cruz
This is another award which doesn't translate easily into English. It's a new award for restaurants with a low carbon footprint as it's all to do with a minimal use of heat in the cooking process, and products which are sourced locally – basically zero miles gastronomy. The food also has to be innovative and delicious of course. We don't know Gyotaku, a Japanese restaurant tucked away at the Tigaiga Suites, but it's now on our list of places to try.
Best Canarian Cuisine – La Salamandra, La Gomera
Located on Calle Real in La Gomera's capital San Sebastián, La Salamandra was like a breath of fresh air when we ate there back in 2012. It had a menu which was different from all the other restaurants in the town; they served modern versions of traditional cuisine using seasonal products. These are common now, less so back then, especially on La Gomera. It looks as though it's gone from strength to strength since, establishing itself as one of the top Canarian restaurants in the Canary Islands. La Salamandra is currently located in a restored Canarian house (a different location from when we ate there), but there are plans for another move, just along the street to Plaza de la Constitución.
Calle Real in San Sebastian on La Gomera.
Special Gold Award – Allende, Gran Canaria
Another special award goes to the Allende Group for their passion for gastronomy and quality of the food they serve in their restaurants. Their base is Gran Canaria where the group has five restaurants (Puerto, Triana, Muelle, 22 degrees, and Basal Grill and Beach). They've now taken the flavours of the Canary Islands to Madrid as well, at their La Cecilia de Allende restaurant.
Best Cake Shop – Princess Free Heart, La Laguna
This is one for people who like cookies, cupcakes, and cakes. Free Heart in La Laguna make sweet things to order, or as they put it – "Art and love in the kitchen. We love things B O N I T A S. We design, savour and create home made pastries for gifts, parties, and whims satisfaction."
Victoria Torres at Bodega Matías i Torres on La Palma.
Best Wine Producer – Victoria Torres, La Palma
Finally, our favourite winner of them all as it's a Canarian wine producer who is unusual (in that she's a woman in a business dominated by men) and who is utterly delightful. We met and interviewed Victoria at her bodega in Fuencaliente on La Palma a few years ago and were completely captivated by her open charm and enthusiasm for what she does. It's great to see Bodega Matías i Torres rise to such giddy heights as having their wine served in one of the top restaurants in the world, El Celler de Can Roca in Girona.
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