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The Mountaineers is home to world-class staff supporting a thriving community of outdoor recreationists and conservationists. Meet our staff and view our employment opportunities to join the team.
Tom Vogl
Joined Staff: 2016
As Chief Executive Officer, Tom oversees the Seattle Program Division, the Publishing Division, Tacoma facility staff, and Olympia youth staff while reporting to the Board President to work in concert with the Board of Directors.
Background: Tom joins The Mountaineers with more than 20 years of general management, marketing expertise, and capacity building experience with a variety of organizations, including REI, The Clymb, Redfin, and Dell. A graduate of Harvard Business School, Vogl brings extensive experience in the outdoor industry, including six years as senior vice president for marketing at REI from 2006 to 2012. In the four years prior to joining The Mountaineers staff, he worked as Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Operating Officer in Seattle's start-up community. His expertise has also impacted several nonprofit organizations. He has served on the board of directors of The REI Foundation, and the Chief Seattle Council of Boy Scouts of America as well as a committee of the National Parks Advisory Board. A passionate climber, backcountry skier and outdoor adventurer, he has explored many wilderness areas of the Pacific Northwest since moving to Seattle with his family in 2006.
Core Responsibilities: Provides leadership, direction, and support for The Mountaineers staff. Works with the Board of Directors to support the strategic vision, operational plans, and resourcing to execute the mission with a high degree of integrity and fiscal responsibility. Represents The Mountaineers with external stakeholders such as financial supporters, partner organizations, legislators, and public land managers. Ensures that the needs of members and the broader outdoor community are well-understood and Mountaineers programs deliver optimal impact.
Outdoor Activities: Backcountry skiing, mountaineering, rock climbing, backpacking, cycling
More: To me, adventure is all about the excitement of discovery. It's going to a new place, meeting different people along the way, challenging yourself to try new activities, or nurturing lifelong passions. Living in the Northwest since 2006 and raising a family here has opened up a whole new world of adventures to me. I'm constantly struck by how fortunate we are to live in such a great place.
Program Division
GARRETT ARNOLD
Facility Rental and Events Manager
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As the Event and Facility Manager, Garrett works to coordinate and promote Mountaineer events - such as BeWild, Banff Film Festival, and MountainFilm Festival - and manage the Seattle Program Center facilities.
Background: Hailing from North Idaho, Garrett has held a variety of roles spanning the outdoor industry, education, and the tech world. Garrett received his Bachelors in Biology from the University of Florida and worked as a research assistant for two summers on the north slope of the Brooks Range in Alaska. Additionally, he's worked as a graduate student and ecology teacher in South Africa interned at the Wilderness Society in Washington D.C. and worked as an outdoor guide and community specialist in New York City. Since arriving in Seattle in the summer of 2015, he could not be more excited to live, work and play in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest.
Core Responsibilities: Manages room rentals for the Seattle Program Center and coordinates sponsored events (film festivals, speaker series). Supports The Mountaineers community through events, reserving Seattle Program Center space for courses and activities, and optimizes the spaces by renting space to outside organizations. Manages the Facility Manager and Facilities Assistant; Reports to the Operations Director.
Outdoor Activities: Rock climbing, triathlon, kayaking, gardening, natural history
More: In his free time, Garrett frequently serves as a volunteer with the Washington Trails Association trail maintenance crews. He's a certified wilderness first responder, Mountaineers intermediate alpine student, and he loves finding his Zen while baking fresh bread.
Tiffany Ban
Member Services Associate
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Tiffany is one of the friendly voices on the phone when you call the Program Center. Her goal is to support members and volunteers various technological needs and create a positive experience through good customer service.
Background: Tiffany was born and raised in Mililani, Hawaii. She moved to Colorado for college because she had envisioned a life near the Rocky Mountains since she was a child. After finishing a degree in Natural Resources Management at Colorado State University, she taught English in Japan and then relocated to Seattle, drawn to its beauty and access to outdoor recreation opportunities. She worked in customer service roles after arriving, and then eventually in environmental consulting. She worked as an EPA contractor at an environmental consulting firm, but when the company closed its Seattle office, Tiffany returned to school to complete an M.S. in Hydrology at UW. She worked as a Dam Safety Engineer for Seattle Public Utilities for several years before joining the Mountaineers team to do work that more closely aligns with her love of the outdoors, commitment to environmental stewardship and the chance to share these values with others. She is looking forward to continuing to connect to the Pacific Northwest's outdoor community through the Mountaineers.
Core Responsibilities: Tiffany responds to inquiries through info@mountaineers.org, assists members in learning about and registering for courses and activities, processes cancellations and refunds, onboards new members and supports volunteers in listing programs online. She also staffs the bookstore and front desk.
Outdoor Activities: Rock climbing, mountain biking, trail running, hiking and backpacking, cycling, Nordic skiing and a bit of mountaineering.
More: When not outside with her husband and friends, Tiffany does Tahitian and Hula dance to stay connected with the culture of her home, studies Spanish, travels and works on the Sprinter van she converted to a camper with the help of van blogs and YouTube.
Andy Bassett
Youth Education Manager
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Background: Originally from North Carolina, Andy migrated west 10 years ago after completing a Masters in Education at Appalachian State University. He took a job as a University Relations Officer at NOLS, originally planning to stay out west for only a few years. However, the snow-capped peaks, clear streams and wildflowers eventually won him over and he forgot to leave. Over those 10 years, Andy worked as a field instructor at NOLS, installed solar-panels, drove a vegetable-oil-powered bus, and coordinated a university adventure program.
Core Responsibilities: Responsible for oversight of all Mountaineers Youth Education Programs in Seattle, Everett, Kitsap, and Olympia, including Mountain Workshop Outreach Programs, Mountaineers Adventure Club, Explorers, Pioneers, Nomads, Mini Mountaineers, Summer and Break Camp. Oversees the Associate Youth Managers in Seattle and Olympia along with the Youth Coordinator in Kitsap. Reports to Director of Programs and Operations.
Outdoor Activities: Rock climbing, trail running, bike packing, and backcountry skiing.
More: Andy was initially drawn to the simplicity of outdoor life and the transferable of skills learned outside. He is excited to work with the next generation of outdoor adventurers of the PNW, helping them to foster an innate sense of wonder and an appreciation of wild spaces. Andy also plays the ukulele, brews his own beer, and bakes a mean loaf of sourdough.
Nick Block
Volunteer Collaborations Manager
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As the Volunteer Collaborations Manager, Nick supports organization-wide, volunteer-led initiatives. He will help these initiatives succeed supporting and empowering volunteers to provide excellent educational experiences. He works with volunteer leaders to support all activity groups, with a focus on the Progressive Climbing Education (PCE) committees. He helps volunteers facilitate activity summits and assists those groups by moving action items forward towards completion.
Background: Nick joins The Mountaineers staff team with experience in relationship-management, design and marketing. He has worked in financial services, where he honed communication skills. He worked in user-experience design, with an eye for details and creative problem-solving. Before coming to The Mountaineers, he worked in the outdoor industry in marketing strategy and web design. Nick is thrilled to be working for an organization that is passionate about inspiring people to get outside, protecting our natural resources and wild spaces, and providing quality outdoor education for all. Nick holds a Bachelor's degree in Business and Technology Management from the Pennsylvania College of Technology.
Core Responsibilities: Support of PCE Climbing committees, activity summits, and other volunteer leadership committees. Works closely with Volunteer Development Manager on volunteer engagement and leadership development. Works with the education department to achieve high-level organizational goals. Reports to the Education Director.
Outdoor Activities: Rock and ice climbing, mountaineering, backcountry skiing, Mountain biking, backpacking, nature photography, adventure travel
More: Nick's love of the outdoors was born from a childhood in Alaska, where he explored the vastness of the Last Frontier on backpacking, hiking, and fishing trips. He left Alaska for school and moved to the east coast, leaving his family and friends 3000 miles away to explore a new world of concrete and hustle and bustle. It didn't take long for him to realize that mountains, rivers, and wild places were where he needed to be . He moved west after completing his degree and has lived in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Nick climbed Rainier in 2012 with a guide service and caught the climbing bug. He has been gaining skills ever since. He joined The Mountaineers as a student in 2015 and took the Intense Basic Alpine Climbing course in Seattle. He is a climb leader and intermediate graduate. In 2018, Nick was the chair of the Intense Basic program. He is ecstatic about joining the staff team and is looking forward to helping the organization continue to grow and improve.
Jeff keeps his fingers in a lot of pies at The Mountaineers. He has served on staff since February 2000 and been a member since May 1994. A "jack of all trades," he is currently working as the IT (Information Technology) Manager and Bookstore Manager, and helps our Member Services Team.
Core Responsibilities: Manages local area networks and computers at our Program Centers and Books offices and warehouse. Oversees website support and project management and Salesforce support, report and dashboard development, email automation, and project management. Manages the Seattle Program Center Bookstore, including purchasing and sales. Manages IT contractors: Jazkarta, Percolator Consulting, Cheyette & Associates, and Interface Technologies Northwest. Reports to Director of Operations.
Background: Jeff's undergraduate alma mater is West Virginia University - whose mascot moniker is also The Mountaineers (it's also his parents' alma mater). Jeff was born and raised in West Virginia, so he's been a "Mountaineer" all his life. He obtained BS and MS degrees in chemical engineering and worked five years for DuPont. At the University of Washington, he spent a lot of time writing FORTRAN code, so he's very happy with his new IT responsibilities. He has completed several courses with The Mountaineers, has been leading climbs since 1998, and reached the summit of Denali in 2003. Over the years, Jeff has taught, helped design, or revise nearly all of the climbing courses we offer. He's currently teaching Intermediate Rescue Methods, the Climbing Self-Rescue Course, the Denali Expedition Planning Seminar, and Aid & Big Wall Climbing Course. He served as illustrations coordinator for the 7th and 8th editions of Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills, and helped with the 9th edition.
Outdoor Activities: Climbing, skiing, hiking, backpacking, and biking.
More: There's life outside of The Mountaineers? Well, maybe a little...says Jeff. In winter, Jeff teaches skiing for Clancey's Ski School at the Stevens Pass Ski Resort. When time permits, Jeff enjoys cooking, mostly Italian and fruit desserts like cobblers, crisps, buckles and pies! Being the bookstore manager also keeps Jeff busy reading, mostly in his spare time and even on a Kindle. His favorite quote is "brevity is the soul of wit" Hamlet Act 2, Scene 2. Jeff's favorite climb is Mount Logan: "all-in-all the most spectacularly enjoyable alpine climb done with some great friends!" His favorite ski descent: "anything as long as the snow is good!"
Amber Carrigan
As the Development Director, Amber is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the development program, which raises significant philanthropic support for the programming and publishing efforts of The Mountaineers and Mountaineers Books. She works collaboratively with donors, members, volunteers, foundations, and corporations to advance The Mountaineers' ambitious outdoor education, youth and family programming, and conservation goals. She inspires our community to give to help The Mountaineers transform lives and protect our wild places for generations to come.
Core Responsibilities: Overall development program oversight, major gift cultivation and solicitation, planned giving program management, staff liaison to Development Committee, Development communications oversite (annual report, mailed campaigns), special event lead and oversight of corporate and foundation relations. Manages Donor Events Manager, Donor Relations Manager, and Corporate and Foundations Relations Manager. Member of The Mountaineers Leadership Team. Reports to the CEO.
Background: Amber joined The Mountaineers with eight years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and special event management. She previously served as the Development and Communications Manager at Outdoor Outreach in San Diego, a nonprofit that provides transformative outdoor adventure experiences to disadvantaged teens in San Diego. With several years of experience in partnering with the greater outdoor community in support of nonprofits, Amber is excited to join The Mountaineers and empower more people to explore and defend our wild places.
Outdoor Activities: Hiking, snowshoeing, backpacking, bouldering, camping of all sorts. Currently enrolled in The Mountaineers navigation, compressed scrambling, and intense basic climbing courses.
Kristina Ciari
Membership & Communications Director
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As the Membership and Communications Director, Kristina is responsible for energizing and engaging with The Mountaineers community to grow membership and our coalition of volunteers. She works collaboratively with members and volunteers to organize events and provide resources and materials for membership development and enhancement. She oversees brand marketing and communications, including directing content for the website and outbound communications, to provide clear communication and greater marketing support for the organization and volunteer leaders.
Core Responsibilities: Overall communications and branding, including blog writing and editing, website content management, video production, Mountaineer magazine, event support, and creation of membership emails, promotions, and communications. Works with the Board of Directors on strategic outcomes and investments. Manages Creative Manager, Communications Specialist, and Member & Data Manager (who oversees Member Services Team). Member of The Mountaineers Leadership Team. Reports to the CEO.
Background: Kristina's passion for the outdoors began at age 3 in Bozeman, Montana, where she grew up skiing in the Rocky Mountains. After moving to Seattle to attend the UW, she quickly fell in love with the lush greenery and endless outdoor pursuits available in the Pacific Northwest. As a backcountry skier and proud Turns All Year participant, Kristina can be found on the side of a mountain somewhere chasing snow, generally in a tutu. She credits the outdoor community with continually inspiring her to try bigger and better adventures, and she is looking forward to building lifelong friendships at The Mountaineers. Kristina is excited to join The Mountaineers to facilitate memorable outdoor experiences for all. Kristina holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Marketing from the University of Washington.
Outdoor Activities: Backcountry skiing, climbing, running, mountaineering, cycling, building spectacular campfires, and adventure traveling.
More: Kristina loves writing and maintains a blog full of irreverence at www.occasionallyepic.com.
Tailor Dolgin
Associate Youth Programs Manager
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Background: Tailor grew up in Fort Collins, Colorado and spent her childhood frolicking in and on the edge of the Rocky Mountains. However it wasn't until she started school at Pacific University in Forest Grove, OR that she became immersed in the outdoors. Over the course of her undergraduate career, Tailor backpacked in four different states, rock climbed in three different countries, and threw up on Mount Rainier once (it's a great story, ask her about it sometime!). Since graduating with her degree in English Literature and Outdoor Leadership, she has worked seasonal outdoor education gigs in the mountains of Idaho and Colorado. Tailor is excited to join the Mountaineers community and for the opportunity to provide transformational adventure experiences in such a beautiful, bountiful state.
Core Responsibilities: Provides programming and leadership to the Seattle Branch Youth Outreach and Camp Programs, including Summer Camps, Break Camps, After-school Programs and Mountain Workshops. Ensures that all logistical details within these program are aligned. Supervises the Youth Outreach Coordinator and works along with them to oversee the Gear Library and Mini Mountaineers programs in Seattle. Reports to the Youth Education Manager.
Outdoor Activities: Backpacking, rock climbing, relearning to ski, mountaineering, and being generally overwhelmed by beautiful things outside.
More: One of my fondest expedition memories is of the day we grocery shopped for 40 people to spend 12 days backpacking and rafting in Patagonia National Park. We bought the main store in Coyhaique, Chile out of all their summer sausage and cheese, and bought more than 100 rolls of cookies in broken Spanish.
Devyn Duvall
Facilities Associate
Background: From West Coast to East Coast, abroad in China and Europe, Devyn has pretty much seen it all. He was born in Olympia, WA where at the age of five his parents lifted up their roots and started a whirlwind adventure all over the world. When deciding which college he wanted to attend, it was an easy choice of the University of Washington. He is studying Geography with a focus in Geographical Information Systems at UW with hopes of landing a life and career outside exploring the Pacific Northwest. Devyn has a passion for technology, people, and the outdoors, and hopes to bring all of these aspects into his work at The Mountaineers and beyond.
Core Responsibilities: Devyn is part of the facilities team that manages the cleanliness, outside/internal events, and overall functionality of The Mountaineers Seattle Program Center. Cleaning bathrooms, setting up for events, and staying one step ahead of clients' needs is all a part of the job. Devyn enjoys making the Program Center run smoothly for staff, volunteers, and visitors.
Outdoor Activities: Mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, climbing, backcountry skiing, and taking photos of alpine glow.
More: With traveling the world, I find that it brings a new sense of home. Over the last four years, the Pacific Northwest has truly become my home again. I find that just being able to see Mount Rainier or the Cascades on a daily basis (minus the eight long months of cloudy skies) keeps me grounded in my schoolwork and always leaves something to look forward to. I enjoy my new home and can't wait to get out there and explore it a little bit more. If you ever need a partner in crime to sleep in the back of a car, climb a peak, or send a mountain bike trail, I know a guy.
Elaine KElly
Member Services & Bookstore Manager
Phone: 206-521-6001 (member services line)
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Elaine is one of the friendly voices on the phone when you call the Program Center. Her goal is to support members and volunteers various technological needs and create a positive experience through good customer service.
Core Responsibilities: In Member Services, she assists members in course and activity enrollment, supports volunteers in listing programs online, processes cancellations and refunds, onboards new members, and responds to inquiries from info@mountaineers.org, among other things. For the bookstore she manages ordering, inventorying, and budgeting.
Background: Elaine joined the Mountaineers staff after years of varied involvement in the outdoor world. She has worked as a Naturalist Guide for EverGreen Escapes, guided backpacking trips for first-year college orientation programs, volunteered in Search and Rescue, outfitted WTA weeklong trail crews, and worked in local gear shops. While earning her degree in Viola Performance from the University of Puget Sound, Elaine was deeply involved in outdoor trip leading and teaching other students outdoor leadership skills. Elaine is very excited to be expanding her involvement in the local adventurer community, to deepen her own appreciation of wild places, and expand her outdoor skill set through her work at the Mountaineers.
Outdoor Activities: Downhill and backcountry skiing, snow camping, hiking, backpacking, biking, surfing, sailing, climbing, running, and natural history.
Carl Marrs
Associate Youth program manager, clubs
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As the Associate Program Manager for Clubs, Carl oversees the five year-round youth clubs of The Mountaineers – Pathfinders, Nomads, Explorers, Jr. MAC and the Mountaineers Adventure Club (MAC). He serves as an advisor to the elected youth leadership council of MAC as they plot the course of their club and leads many of their trips. He also supervises the Youth Field Coordinator, who works closely with the families of the Pathfinders - Jr. MAC cohorts to help foster a love of the outdoors and the skillset to enjoy them safely. He can be found leading climbing, skiing, backpacking, hiking, and kayaking trips for these clubs every month of the year.
Core Responsibilities: Manages the Mountaineers Adventure Club, overseeing all logistical details of various outings/trips, meetings, and skills workshops. Supervises the Youth Field Coordinator, who works directly with the Pathfinders - Jr. MAC cohorts. Ensures qualified volunteer leadership is supporting all of these activities and participates directly as a leader in many of them. Reports to Youth Education Manager.
Background: Carl's career has been focused entirely on outdoor and climbing education. He is an Apprentice Rock Guide and certified Single Pitch Instructor with the AMGA. He is a graduate of the Mountaineers Basic Climbing Course (2010) and has been a Mountaineers climb leader since 2017. His climbing experience is complimented by a Bachelor's Degree in Business w/ a focus in Finance and International Business from the University of Washington (2014). Carl is overjoyed to get the chance to combine the knowledge he has gained from many years of climbing all over the west coast with his formal studies to provide everyone who participates in the Mountaineers youth programs an opportunity for learning and growth.
Outdoor Activities: Alpine and rock climbing, highlining, slacklining, cycling, mountaineering, and skiing.
More: A native to the Pacific Northwest, Carl has been exploring the forests, mountains and cliff sides of the Cascades and Olympics since co-founding an outdoor sports club at Edmonds-Woodway High School. Most recently, his explorations have led him to the establishment of many highlines around Washington State. His adventures up high can be followed on Instagram.
Ken Mullins
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As the Development Associate, Ken is responsible for advancing The Mountaineers mission through donor recognition, gift processing, and database management. This includes implementing gift processing and donor acknowledgment, maintaining gift club benefits, tracking donor relationships, and assisting with solicitation and thank you letters. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Development, Ken partners with Bri to develop our donor stewardship and recognition programs. As the primary staff support for the Board of Directors and Advisory Council, Ken also schedules, coordinates, and organizes the Board and Advisory Council meetings, conference calls and helps onboard new Board members.
Background: Ken joins The Mountaineers with 8 years of experience in the nonprofit and outdoor industries. He previously worked with local environmental nonprofits advocating for increased protection of Washington's waterways, natural areas, and iconic landscapes. His passion for the outdoors has led him across the country, where he has served with AmeriCorps in Colorado and Cape Cod, taught at an outdoor science school in California, lead backpacking and climbing trips in the Adirondacks, and worked on fire crew with The Nature Conservancy in Georgia. He ended up in Seattle for grad school, where he holds an M.P.A. in Environmental Policy from the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance and B.S. in Economics from North Carolina State University with a focus on Environmental Economics.
Outdoor Activities: Mountain biking, hiking, snowshoeing, skiing, kayaking, photography, and backpacking.
More: Outside of being in the mountains or on the water, you will mostly likely find Ken with a soccer ball on his foot or basketball in his hand. Fun Fact: Ken has a twin brother. And no, they are not identical.
Hailey Oppelt
Communications Associate
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Core Responsibilities: Edits and curates content for Mountaineers blogs and provides support for Mountaineer magazine. Aids in the creation of all outgoing communications, including Conservation Currents, Routefinder, and Branch emails. Creates, develops, and manages content for social media channels, monitoring engagement levels and general analytics. Ensures that our membership is feeling engaged and up-to-date on events, activities, and courses by cultivating the communication channels of our Mountaineers community. Reports to the Membership and Communications Director.
Background: Hailey joins The Mountaineers with a BA in international studies from the University of Washington. Her passion for conservation and the outdoors started young, and was solidified when working on a trail crew in the Olympic National Forest through the Student Conservation Association. She went on to complete an AmeriCorps service term in the City of Seattle's Department of Neighborhoods, operating a neighborhood outreach and grant program for low-income communities before joining The Mountaineers.
Outdoor Activities: Hiking, climbing, backpacking, skiing.
More: As a native of Washington, Hailey spent her youth camping, boating, fishing, swimming, and canoeing in the Pacific Northwest. She has extensive experience crab racing and catching dogfish. You can often find her rolling off a trail at dusk or compulsively picking up litter.
Becca Polglase
director of programs & operations
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Background: Becca brings 20 years of experience in Outdoor Experiential Education to her work at The Mountaineers. She has a Master of Science in Organizational Management and Leadership from Springfield College. Becca is also a Leave No Trace trainer, a graduate of Outward Bound's Wilderness Educator's Course, and volunteers on the Seattle Canyoning Committee. She moved to the Pacific Northwest in 2010 after almost a decade in New England. As Director of Programs and Operations, Becca provides guidance and direction for Mountaineers Youth Programs, Volunteer Leadership Development for our adult outdoor education programs, Risk Management and Operating Procedures.
Core Responsibilities: Provides oversight for Youth Education Programs and Adult Leadership Development Programs. Provides leadership for the Youth Education Team in driving vision, program strategy, budget strategy, and outcomes measurement for a suite of youth programs in multiple branches. Provides leadership for the Leadership Development Team in developing strategy and tactics to support volunteers in meaningful but resource-efficient ways, and to create a strong culture of outdoor leadership development among our adult programs. Works with the Board of Directors on strategic outcomes and investments. Supports Risk Management protocols and Operating procedures for the organization. Liaisons with a variety of organizational partners including the American Alpine Club, Mazamas, Colorado Mountain Club, Appalachian Mountain Club, and Washington Trails Association. Manages: Youth Education Manager, Tacoma Program Manager, Adult Education Managers, eLearning Course Developer, Volunteer Coordinator. Reports to CEO.
Outdoor Activities: Nordic skiing (skate & classic, but mostly skate), canyoning, canoeing, hiking
More: As an outdoor enthusiast, defender of public lands, astronomy and geology hobbyist, occasional tide-pooler and lover of Ponderosas, I am thrilled to be in the Pacific Northwest and honored to be a part of The Mountaineers. I am inspired by the dedication of our volunteers on a daily basis, and love being a part of the Washington nonprofit and outdoor community.
Sara Ramsay
Volunteer Development Manager
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As the Volunteer Development Manager, Sara supports the overall leadership development and growth of The Mountaineers incredible volunteer leaders. She works collaboratively across departments to ensure that our volunteers have the best possible resources to run their programs, and she works directly with our volunteers to improve all aspects of our programming - from volunteer recruitment and retention to curriculum consistency and development.
Core Responsibilities: Manages website content and email communications to volunteers, including the Leader Resources page and the monthly LeaderLines e-newsletter. Primary staff contact for the Leadership Conference, Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, Leadership Development Series, Leadership Development Fund, and all org-wide volunteer recognition and benefits. Collaborates with key volunteers to develop and implement ongoing leadership development opportunities, and serves as the primary liaison for the Branch Leadership Committee. Manages our staff and volunteer relationships with public land managers and administers our annual permits. Provides support with database reporting to identify opportunities for volunteer growth.
Background: Growing up in the greater Seattle area, Sara fell in love with the mountains and waterways of Washington State. Sara joined The Mountaineers with more than 10 years of experience in the outdoor industry, having worked for a variety of non-profits around the country with a focus on outdoor adaptive recreation. Throughout all of these experiences, Sara has had the opportunity to work alongside volunteers in many different capacities, and she is excited to share her passion for the outdoors with our community of outdoor enthusiasts at The Mountaineers!
Outdoor Activities: Skiing, backpacking, mountain biking, kayaking, hiking
More: Sara attended Colby College in Maine, where she fell in love with skiing during the frigid winter months. In her free time, Sara enjoys skiing, backpacking, running, and mountain biking with good friends - including her adventure pup, Keta! Her current PNW bucket list includes hiking the Wonderland Trail and skiing some of the area's volcanoes. Sara also volunteers with PSIA-NW, supporting the development of the Adaptive exam standards in the NW division.
Betsy Robblee
Conservation & Advocacy Director
As the Conservation and Advocacy Director, Betsy leads The Mountaineers conservation and advocacy programming, including driving partnerships, executing advocacy campaigns and communications, and supporting fundraising efforts that result in long-term outcomes to protect public lands and the outdoor experience.
Background: Betsy joined The Mountaineers with ten years of experience in policy, advocacy, and community engagement experience. She previously served as the Policy and Outreach Manager at the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition, where she led advocacy campaigns in support of funding for conservation and recreation projects in Washington state. Earlier in her career, she spent six years in Washington, DC as a legislative aide to Senator Patty Murray and Congressman Rick Larsen. As an outdoor enthusiast and an advocate for our wild places, Betsy is honored for the opportunity to engage The Mountaineers community to protect public lands.
Core Responsibilities: Build and maintain relationships with legislative offices, land managers, and partner organizations; shape and influence conservation and recreation legislation and land management decisions; develop and implement conservation policy and planning campaigns, and oversee implementation of all conservation communications. Serves as a member of the senior leadership team, leads the board-level Carbon Footprint Reduction Committee, reports to the CEO.
Outdoor Activities: Trail running, mountaineering, hiking, backpacking, climbing, skiing, cycling.
More: After her stint in the nation's capital, Betsy took a "sabbatical" from policy work and traveled solo for 8 months, attended culinary school, cooked in Seattle-area restaurants and in the South of France, and taught yoga. She still enjoys experimenting in the kitchen and is currently obsessed with sourdough baking.
Katy Snyder
Youth Field Coordinator
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Background: Katy is an outdoor enthusiast, people-person, and visual designer. She was born and raised in Seattle, but considers Ireland to be her second home after living there for one year post graduation. Her passion for the outdoors was born in high school when she joined The Mountaineers, becoming a founding member and eventually president of the Mountaineers Adventure Club (MAC). Since then, she has led dozens of technical outdoor excursions in the backcountry for high school and college students, having graduated with degrees in Graphic/Web Design and Outdoor Leadership. When traveling, she loves immersing herself in unfamiliar cultures; finding peaks to summit; sketching the sites; meeting locals and eating their cuisine (including Labskaus in Germany and Crni Rižot in Croatia); and consuming ice cream almost everywhere she goes.
Core Responsibilities: Katy manages the Junior MAC, Explorers, Nomads, and Pathfinders cohorts, overseeing logistical details of various outings and trips, meetings, and skills workshops. She supports management of the Mountaineers Adventure Club and related logistics and trips. Katy ensures qualified volunteer leadership is supporting all of these activities and participates directly as a leader in many of them. She reports to the Associate Youth Program Manager of Clubs.
Outdoor Activities: Rock climbing, hiking, backpacking, traveling, sketching, photography, and hanging out with friends while taking in the beautiful natural surroundings.
More: Katy loves being creative, especially within the outdoors and shares here drawings and designs on her personal portfolio.
Barbara Sprecher
As Controller, Barbara oversees the Finance Department including financial statements, reporting, and all things numbers. She also works with payroll and Human Resources.
Background: Barbara joins The Mountaineers with a background in financial management for mid-size companies As a native of Seattle, she grew up boating, hiking, fishing and spending summers in the San Juan Islands. She has long aspired for a clean environment and loves working with an organization that promotes that mission. Barbara holds a degree in Business with an emphasis in Accounting from Eastern Oregon University.
Hannah Tennent
Youth Outreach Coordinator
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As the Youth Outreach Coordinator, Hannah leads Mountain Workshops and manages the Gear Library, empowering young people to develop skills and have fun outdoors.
Background: Hannah grew up in the desert of New Mexico and got her first taste of what it was like to live in a green place when she attended Bowdoin College in Maine. After graduating with a B.A. in Earth and Oceanographic Science, she has held a variety of roles in the conservation and environmental world. This includes positions as an environmental educator in Massachusetts, an intern with Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico, a Volunteer Coordinator with Habitat for Humanity in Tacoma, and as an intern aboard the American Promise, the sailboat on which Dodge Morgan completed his solo, non-stop circumnavigation in 1986. Before joining The Mountaineers, Hannah worked with the Washington Trails Association and had the privilege of leading trail work parties in Mt. Rainier National Park.
Core Responsibilities: Coordinate and maintain the Gear Library, ensuring that youth have what they need to get outside and adventure safely and comfortably. Lead Mountain Workshops, an educational program that shares outdoor skills with local youth groups. Reports to the Associate Youth Programs Manager.
Outdoor Activities: Hiking, backpacking, learning to climb, lake swimming, and generally finding sunny spots in which to read, play games, and nap.
More: Being outside with folks and having the opportunity to learn from them and share my experiences is one of my favorite things to do. I'm thrilled to be able to do that with The Mountaineers and the next generation of explorers and conservationists. When I'm not wandering around outside looking for good views, I like to flex my competitive solitaire skills, try new recipes, and play catch.
BRIANNE VANDERLINDEN
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Core Responsibilities: As a member of the fundraising team, Bri is responsible for effective stewardship of our donor audience, The Mountaineers' giving clubs, including Peak Society and Summit Society, and serves as project manager for the department's strategic communications. Reporting to the Director of Development, Bri works in partnership with Amber to share the strategic vision of The Mountaineers and work to build a culture of philanthropy within the entire organization. Manages the Development Associate.
Background: Bri brings 12 years' professional experience in non-profit development, fundraising communications, and donor stewardship. With a BS in Psychology from Seattle University, her passion for social justice and human connection grounds her in non-profit work. After starting her own business, Bri was introduced to The Mountaineers through work on the annual Gala and other contract support and fell in love with the mission and vision organization. In previous positions, Bri oversaw donor relations and fundraising events at The Museum of Pop Culture, Seattle University, and JDRF.
Outdoor Activities: Backpacking, hiking, snowshoeing, fishing, camping, cycling, snowboarding, cloud watching, and meditation.
More from Bri: "What inspires me the most about working with The Mountaineers is how "adventure with purpose" encompasses everything we do. The outdoor experience has played a critical role in my development and I am grateful for the lessons I continue to learn through seasonal rhythms and spending time in the natural environment. I love supporting others to get outside and witnessing the personal growth that occurs as they strengthen their connection with the earth."
SARAH HOLT
TACOMA PROGRAM MANAGER
As our Tacoma Program Manager, Sarah is the jack of all trades for the Tacoma Branch. You'll see her leading youth programs, managing the rental business, and supporting volunteers in any way she can.
Core Responsibilities: Programming and leading all Tacoma Branch Youth Programs, including Explorers, MAC, Summer Camp, and Mountain Workshops; Managing Tacoma Program Center rental business; Managing Tacoma Program Center facility and schedule; Providing advertising/communications/website/building support for Tacoma Branch leaders and members. Reports to Education Director.
Background: A UW grad with a degree in music education, Sarah has taught everything from kindergarten music to high school marching band. After seven years of teaching in local public schools, she decided to shift from teaching music to teaching outdoor skills. An avid hiker since her college days, Sarah's interest in climbing was piqued after hiking the Wonderland Trail in 2010. In 2012, she found The Mountaineers, completed the Basic Climbing Course, and fell in love with mountaineering.
Outdoor Activities: Climbing and Mountaineering, Skiing, Cycling, Hiking/Backpacking
More: When she's not working or chasing after her son, Sarah is also an active Climb Leader and volunteer for The Mountaineers. She currently is working on the Leadership Development Committee, and gets super stoked about finding new and better ways to teach our students and help our leaders grow.
Becky Nielsen
Olympia Youth Program manager
As the Olympia Branch Youth Program Manager, Becky has her focus on building strong programs for youth specifically in the Olympia Branch. She works in conjunction with qualified volunteer leadership to ensure that all family and youth activities are well supported.
Core Responsibilities: Provides programming and leadership to all of the Olympia Branch Youth Programs, including Summer Camp and Mountain Workshops. Ensures that all logistical details within the youth program are aligned. Provides advertising, communications, and website support to Olympia Branch youth leaders and members. Reports to the Youth Education Manager.
Background: Growing up in the shadow of the Tetons, Becky's enthusiastic passion for the outdoors has been a part of her life for as long as she can remember. With a BS in Sociology and an emphasis in international relations from BYU-Idaho, She joins The Mountaineers with over twelve years experience in program development and training management and has developed and directed numerous volunteer-led outdoor programs in multiple countries. She enjoys providing outdoor experiences for adventurers of all skill levels and continually encourages all to get out, explore, and protect our most beautiful places.
Outdoor Activities: Mountaineering, backpacking, alpine skiing, scuba diving, traveling, cycling, rock climbing, kayaking, and wilderness watercoloring.
More: The day I moved to Washington and caught the breathtaking glaciated mountains, I knew I would never leave. Every bit of the PNW speaks excitement and adventure, and raising three young girls to appreciate this is invigorating. They will push you to the top of St Helen's, show all of the best huckleberry patches on Mt Rainier, as well as the coolest streams to soak your feet after a long days hike through the Olympics. I am honored and excited to work with the next generation of our outdoor enthusiasts by providing others a chance to explore, discover, and create memories.


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A Lidgerwood foi uma empresa histórica de engenharia Norte-americana, especializada em metalurgia e famosa por seus guinchos, teleféricos, tratores, gruas, guindastes (yarders),   particularmente aqueles que foram vitais para a construção do Canal do Panamá. Mais tarde, a empresa especializou-se nos guindastes para as  madeireiras e em teleféricos, carros de transporte aéreo e cabeamentos. No Brasil, desempenhou papel importante na construção de máquinas para cooperarem no manejo do solo, cabeamentos, etc. e, principalmente, beneficiamento de produtos agrícolas, como o café por exemplo.

A empresa
De sua contribuição para a construção, de modo significativo ficaram os registros nas construções do:
Teleférico Lidgerwood. Nova Iorque, em 1907 e do
Do Canal do Panamá, McCulloch, Andrew. 1985.
Porto Craig, Nova Zelândia, onde cooperou com seu sistema de cabos de registro de sobrecarga

Além dos conhecidos e eficientes elevadores agrícolas ou grandes elevadores, os Guinchos Lidgerwood tiveram a sua devida importância, em usos específicos na manutenção da estrada de ferro, e eram usados nas ferrovias para mover vagões ferroviários de carga para a posição de carga e descarga (e para mover os outros carros para fora do caminho).  O uso dos guinchos eram para a manutenção da estrada de ferro, movendo as locomotivas a vapor e para içar os arados para cima dos vagões de carga para descarregar a sujeira e material rochoso.

Esses guinchos eram conhecidos como "O Lidgerwood" em algumas ferrovias nas instalações de locomotivas de máquinas a vapor que terminou em meados dos anos de 1950 nos EUA. As estações onde eram feitas estas operações de desmontagem e remontagem das locomotivas ficaram, por vezes, conhecidas como o o "Lidgerwood Track".

Incluia-se igualmente entre as operações da Lidgerwood a manutenção dos aterros ferroviários e a transferência do material erodido (solo, rocha, etc). O transporte deste material era feito a partir da adaptação de uma manivela em um carro plano, conhecido como "Carro Lidgerwood".

Decretos e Leis
No Brasil a empresa, segundo a legislação vigente poderia operar como:
Art. 612, pg. 715 - Funileiros, latoeiros, picheleiros, bombeiros hidráulicos, e fundidores de torneiras;
Art. 666, pg. 769 - Importação, exportação, comissão e consignação;
Art. 697, pg. 821 - Maquinas para indústria, lavoura e marinha;
Art. 868, pg. 1042 - Utensílios domésticos e gêneros norte americanos, franceses, ingleses e alemães para uso doméstico e lavoura. (Almanak Laemmert 1881) Ver imagem,(Almanak Laemmert 1892) Ver imagem

Assim, dentre concessões, privilégios e patentes, formam várias as leis e decretos relativos à Lidgerwood:
Decreto nº 3.006, de 21 de Novembro de 1862
Decreto nº 4.319, de 13 de Janeiro de 1869
Decreto nº 4.711, de 31 de Março de 1871
Decreto nº 5.161, de 4 de Dezembro de 1872
Decreto nº 8.391, de 4 de Fevereiro de 1882
Decreto nº 9.623, de 7 de Agosto de 1886

Representação
Desde sua fundação em 1873, em Nova Iorque, por John Lidgerwood, sucedendo à Speedwell Iron Works, em 1801, a firma havia-se instalado em  Coatbridge (Escócia) em 1860, em Java em 1868 e, no Brasil, em 1862, na Rua da Misericórdia, n. 52, Rio de Janeiro, pelas mãos de William Van Vleck Lidgerwood. Do armazém aberto em 1862, William, parte para Campinas, em 1868, abrindo um depósito de instrumentos agrícolas, aproveitando o momento favorável pelo que atravessava o café do oeste paulista.

A partir de 1882, a firma firmou-se definitivamente em várias praças do Brasil, funcionando, a princípio, sem autorização, motivo pelo que foi multada em 3.000$000. . No ano seguinte, em 1887, ela recebe a patente e os privilégios, de acordo com a Lei 3.129, de 14 de outubro de 1882, pela invenção do aparelho, por ela denominado de Moinho e Secador Universal, destinado a beneficiar açúcar, sal e outros materiais.

Em 1888 ela instala-se em seus escritório (na Avenida Central, 39) e depósitos (na Rua Saúde, 134 e 136) no Rio de Janeiro e nos anos que se seguem a firma investe definitivamente na produção e beneficiamento agrícola, fabricando descascadores, ventiladores, separadores, despolpadores, catadores, brunidores, moinhos, vapores locomóveis e fixos, carneiros hidráulicos, bombas simples e de pressão, polias, eixos, mancais, argolas, luvas, arados e grades de diversos sistemas, arame farpado, guinchos, correntes, caldeiras multitubulares para queimar bagaço e casca de café, engenhos de serra, moendas para cana, alambiques evaporadores, correias de sola, borracha e lona, graxas, óleo para máquinas a vapor, maquinas, etc., estopa, canos de ferro galvanizado e simples para água e vapor, macacos e tornos mecânicos, forjas portáteis, etc. engenhos centrais de açúcar, importadores de máquinas e aparelhos para lavoura e industria, fábricas de tecidos de algodão,  Escritório em um sobrado à Rua do Ouvidor, 35 e com depósito à Rua da Saúde, 134 e 136 Rio de Janeiro,  e Rua do Comércio, 44 São Paulo; Rua Lidgerwood, em Campinas; à Praça da Estação, emTaubaté.

Em 1884, em Campinas, a Lidgerwood, adquiriu um edifício no largo da estação (na chamada Rua Lidgerwod), onde instalou sua fundição de ferro e bronze, depósito e oficina de suas construções mecânicas. Daí surgiu a fabricação de de carros, carroças, trolys, vagões para estrada de ferro. Eram grande fundidores de ferro e bronze em suas duas fábricas a de São Paulo e a de Campinas e também importadores de máquinas e aparelhos para lavoura e industrias, estradas de ferro e obras publicas e transportadores aéreos para navios de guerra para baldeação em viagem e únicos agentes no Brasil da Ingersoll Rand Co, fabricadora de compressores de ar comprimido, canalizadores, martelos pneumáticos e aparelhos para mineração e trabalhos em pedra  além de importarem de suas duas outras unidades em Glasgow, Inglaterra e Nova Iorque,Estados Unidos.

A empresa tinha seu escritório com sede à Rua do Comércio, n. 14, São Paulo e, além de trabalhar na importação de máquinas pesadas usadas, em sua grande parte, na malha ferroviária, como giradores, locomotivas, vagões, etc., ela atuava como importadora, como representante e agenciadora de outras empresas, como por exemplo a fabricadora de bicicletas "Cleveland", a Cleveland Motorcycle Manufacturing Company, e da Ingersoll Rand Company.  Ela era igualmente, representante exclusiva das máquinas de costura Singer, e da Westinghouse Electric & Mig Co. dos Estados Unidos, e foi graças a esta representação que ela, em 1904, forneceu à Companhia Mineira de Eletricidade de Juiz de Fora, as máquinas e aparelhos elétricos, encomendadas por esta última.

Ligações externas
 Cable Logging
 Yarders on the Ritchiewiki
 Superior Lidgerwood Mundy (Site da Empresa)
 Moreira, Dr. Nicolao Joaquim., - O Auxiliador da indústria nacional, Vl. 36
 Lidgerwood Manufacturing (Obras de ferro), Brooklyn
 Camilo, Ema Elisabete Rodrigues., - Modernização agrícola e máquinas de beneficiamento

Bibliografia
Fonte: Lidgerwood, histórias orais de funcionários Southern Pacific Railroad, na Califórnia, fotografias de "Leegerwood Car" (sic) usado pelo Western Pacific Railroad, e histórias orais de pessoas familiarizadas com tanto madeireiras e ferroviárias usos dos guinchos Lidgerwood em Oregon.

Empresas de infraestrutura ferroviária

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In this photo trucks are observed unloading from Antonov 124 of the Russian Air Force that arrived today at Maiquetía.
Team of the President-in-Charge, Juan Guaidó confirms that he is on his Way to Caracas. Expected that on arrival, he will make important announcements.
Maduro: In the next few hours I will announce a profound change of the whole government.
Maduro: "In the coming days there will be more arrests of terrorists, whatever how they are called"
Maduro: "This week we started to dismantle a terrorist plan that this group had against the general peace of Venezuela, together with the diabolical puppet @jguaido"
Maduro: "Imperialism must leave Venezuela, they must get their hands out of Venezuela"
Jorge Rodríguez: "We have identified Salvadoran, Honduran, Guatemalan and Colombian terrorists"
@jguaido from Anzoátegui: "We will achieve it, all the options are on the table".


It's easy to understand her parents' apprehension. "I come from Ahmedabad, my dad is in engineering, my brother is an engineer-turned-product-designer, my mom is a housewife and I was studying computer engineering. I thought I would be pursuing an MBA," the 24-year-old says. However, life had different plans for Pooja. After participating in a city-level beauty contest, she went to Delhi to become a model and shot for the Sabyasachi look-book. It was images from this shoot that got Gunita Stobe from Anima Creative Management interested. "I was looking for an agency in Mumbai and I found the perfect one," says Pooja.
There's been no looking back since, and she has made her mark on runways across the globe. "I'll always remember my first meeting in New York with my agency. It sometimes feels surreal, but I love being here. I love cooking here and the street food is amazing! My Australian model friend Ana Pembroke – whom I met in India – introduced me to all the street food here," Pooja says, reminiscing about her early days in the big city that's now her home.


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Florida woman used spas as fronts for prostitution, officials say
Ex-housekeeper sues Disney, claiming discrimination, ADA violations
UCF trustees to discuss revised $600K settlement agreement for Whittaker
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The UCF Board of Trustees is considering a settlement agreement with former president Dale Whittaker that's valued at $600,000. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda / Orlando Sentinel)
Former UCF President Dale Whittaker might leave his post with $600,000, according to a revised settlement agreement that trustees will consider Thursday.
Whittaker, the University of Central Florida's president for less than eight months, resigned from his position last week amid a controversy over the use of operating funds on construction.
Trustees scheduled a special meeting Thursday morning to consider the agreement, which is more generous to Whittaker than a draft version released last week valued at about $400,000.
According to the new agreement, the university also would agree to provide legal defense and indemnify Whittaker for any costs incurred in defending any claims from former university employees who were terminated while Whittaker was president. Four high-level administrators are facing termination for their involvement in the university's misuse of state money. None of them have filed lawsuits against the university.
Whittaker became the university's president on July 1, after serving for about four years as the provost. Although Whittaker has maintained that, as provost, he didn't know the university was misusing state money, he wrote that he hoped his resignation would help repair the university's relationship with lawmakers and the Board of Governors.
But several current and former university employees testified Whittaker knew more than he let on publicly, according to depositions released last week as part of a probe by the House Public Integrity and Ethics committee into the matter.
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This New York Times bestselling novel from acclaimed author Walter Dean Myers tells the story of Steve Harmon, a teenage boy in juvenile detention and on trial. Presented as a screenplay of Steve's own imagination, and peppered with journal entries, the book shows how one single decision can change our whole lives.
Monster is a multi-award-winning, provocative coming-of-age story that was the first-ever Michael L. Printz Award recipient, an ALA Best Book, a Coretta Scott King Honor selection, and a National Book Award finalist. In 2016, Monster...
This New York Times bestselling novel from acclaimed author Walter Dean Myers tells the story of Steve Harmon, a teenage boy in juvenile d...
Autobiography of My Dead Brother
The thing was that me and Rise were blood brothers, but sometimes I really didn't know him. . . .
As Jesse fills his sketchbook with drawings and portraits of Rise, he tries to make sense of the complexities of friendship, loyalty, and loss in a neighborhood plagued by drive-bys, vicious gangs, and abusive cops.
As Jesse fills his sketchbook with drawings...
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Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen, and James Baldwin have sung their songs about Harlem. Now Newbery Honor author Walter Dean Myers joins their chorus in calling to life the deep, rich and hope-filled history of this community. Christopher Myers' boldly assembled art resonates with feeling and tells a tale all its own.
Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen, and James Baldwin have sung their songs about Harlem. Now Newbery Honor author Walter Dean Myers joins their chorus i...
Young, black, 16-year-old Steve Harmon is on trial for the murder of a Harlem drugstore owner. As a way of coping, Steve, an amateur filmmaker, decides to transcribe his trial into a movie script. But despite his efforts, reality is blurred until he can no longer tell who he is or what the truth is.
Young, black, 16-year-old Steve Harmon is on trial for the murder of a Harlem drugstore owner. As a way of coping, Steve, an amateur filmmaker, decide...
This smash-hit picture book of jazz music poems, from award-winning father-don team Walter Dean Myers and Christopher Myers, is now available in paperback. There's a crazy syncopation /and it's tearing through the nation / and it's bringing sweet elation / to every single tune./ It's Jazz/ From bebop to New Orleans, from ragtime to boogie, and every style in between, this collection of Walter Dean Myers's energetic and engaging poems, accompanied by Christopher Myers's bright and exhilarating paintings, celebrates different styles of the American art form, jazz. "JAZZ" takes readers on a...
This smash-hit picture book of jazz music poems, from award-winning father-don team Walter Dean Myers and Christopher Myers, is now available in paper...
Blues Journey
The opening verse of this latest father/son collaboration probes the very essence of a form--and a feeling; it asks the question that anyone who has sought solace in music can relate to. The pair's first composition wandered through a Harlem collage, depicting "a call, a song, the mood indigo, a language of darkness." This new duet is the blues: verbally and visually, it explores the idiom while exemplifying it. A call and response accompanies each painting. As the journey progresses, the lyrics and art look at loss through the lenses of slavery, poverty, lynching, love spurned, fear of dying...
The opening verse of this latest father/son collaboration probes the very essence of a form--and a feeling; it asks the question that anyone who has s...
Young, black, 16-year-old Steve Harmon, an amateur filmmaker, is on trial for the murder of a Harlem drugstore owner. Steve copes by writing a movie script based on his trial. But despite his efforts, reality is blurred until he can no longer tell who he is or what the truth is. Illustrations.
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Famous besties Nadine Lustre, Kiana Valenciano, and Lauren Reid, plus blogger Andrea Luis, are "living their best Siargaonon lives" (according to Reid) in the beach paradise.
Their vacation also included a beach clean up. Reid posted a passionate caption declaring that "The beach is NOT a trash bin." Also spotted on the beaches was James Reid, Nadine's boyfriend.
It seems the barkada is in town for the #SIRENASPArty weekend, with Sirena Spa. The spa is a project of Reid.


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Q: Allow users to create ingredients using a CreateView and ManyToMany field I have a form where users can create ingredients using a jQuery Plugin for Custom Tags.
Submitting the form results in the error Field 'id' expected a number but got 'b'. where each letter in the ingredient (vs the word) is being picked up as an item that's expected to already exist in the database.
# form.py

class EatForm(forms.ModelForm):

    notes = forms.CharField(widget=forms.Textarea(attrs={"rows":3}),required=False)
    ingredient = forms.CharField(widget=forms.TextInput(),required=False)
    allergen = forms.CharField(widget=forms.TextInput(),required=False)

    class Meta:
        model = Eat
        fields = ["name", "notes", "meal","ingredient","allergen","favorite","datetime"]

# Models
class Eat(models.Model):

    MEAL_CHOICES = (
        ("breakfast", "Breakfast"),
        ("lunch", "Lunch"),
        ("dinner", "Dinner"),
        ("supper", "Supper"),
        ("snack", "Snack"),
        ("drink", "Drink"),
    )

    id = models.BigAutoField(primary_key=True, editable=False)
    user = models.ForeignKey(settings.AUTH_USER_MODEL, on_delete=models.CASCADE)
    name = models.CharField(max_length=255)
    notes = models.CharField(max_length=255, blank=True, null=True)
    meal = models.CharField(choices=MEAL_CHOICES, max_length=20)
    ingredient = models.ManyToManyField(Ingredient,blank=True)
    allergen = models.ManyToManyField(Allergen,blank=True)
    favorite = models.BooleanField(default=False)
    datetime = models.DateTimeField()

# View

class EatFormAddView(LoginRequiredMixin, CreateView):
    model = Eat
    template_name = "dashboard.html"
    success_url = reverse_lazy("core:activity")
    form_class = EatForm

    # get user
    # def get_object(self):
    #     return self.request.user

    # determine which submit button was pressed
    def form_valid(self, form):

        form.instance.user = self.request.user

        ingredients = form.cleaned_data['ingredient'].split(',')

        for ingredient in ingredients:
            try:
                ingredient_obj = Ingredient.objects.get(name=ingredient)
            except:
                ingredient_obj = Ingredient(name=ingredient)
                ingredient_obj.save()

        return super().form_valid(form)

EDIT 1: posting Ingredients model
class Ingredient(models.Model):
    id = models.BigAutoField(primary_key=True, editable=False)
    name = models.CharField(max_length=255, unique=True)

    def __str__(self):
        return self.name

A: I created a form field that wasn't part of the ModelForm, processed it, then associated it to the post.
# models.py

class Ingredient(models.Model):
    id = models.BigAutoField(primary_key=True, editable=False)
    name = models.CharField(max_length=255, unique=True)

    def __str__(self):
        return self.name

class Allergen(models.Model):
    id = models.BigAutoField(primary_key=True, editable=False)
    name = models.CharField(max_length=255, unique=True)

    def __str__(self):
        return self.name

class Eat(models.Model):

    MEAL_CHOICES = (
        ("breakfast", "Breakfast"),
        ("lunch", "Lunch"),
        ("dinner", "Dinner"),
        ("supper", "Supper"),
        ("snack", "Snack"),
        ("drink", "Drink"),
    )

    id = models.BigAutoField(primary_key=True, editable=False)
    user = models.ForeignKey(settings.AUTH_USER_MODEL, on_delete=models.CASCADE)
    name = models.CharField(max_length=255)
    notes = models.CharField(max_length=255, blank=True, null=True)
    meal = models.CharField(choices=MEAL_CHOICES, max_length=20)
    ingredient = models.ManyToManyField(Ingredient,blank=True)
    allergen = models.ManyToManyField(Allergen,blank=True)
    favorite = models.BooleanField(default=False)
    datetime = models.DateTimeField()

# form.py
class EatForm(forms.ModelForm):

    notes = forms.CharField(widget=forms.Textarea(attrs={"rows":3}),required=False)
    ingredient_names = forms.CharField(widget=forms.TextInput(),required=False)
    allergen_names = forms.CharField(widget=forms.TextInput(),required=False)

    class Meta:
        model = Eat
        fields = ["name", "notes", "meal","ingredient_names","allergen_names","favorite","datetime"]

# view.py

class EatFormAddView(LoginRequiredMixin, CreateView):
    model = Eat
    template_name = "dashboard.html"
    success_url = reverse_lazy("core:activity")
    form_class = EatForm

    # determine which submit button was pressed
    def form_valid(self, form):

        ingredient_ids = []
        allergen_ids = []

        add_record = form.save(commit=False)

        # associate user to post
        add_record.user = self.request.user

        # get or create ingredients
        ingredients = form.cleaned_data['ingredient_names'].split(',')
        for ingredient in ingredients:
            record = Ingredient.objects.get_or_create(name=ingredient)
            ingredient_ids.append(record[0].id)

        # get or create allergens
        allergens = form.cleaned_data['allergen_names'].split(',')
        for allergen in allergens:
            record = Allergen.objects.get_or_create(name=allergen)
            allergen_ids.append(record[0].id)

        # save post
        add_record.save()

        # associate ingredients to saved post
        add_record.ingredient.set(ingredient_ids)

        # associate allergens to saved post
        add_record.allergen.set(allergen_ids)

        # save the post with ManyToMany populated
        add_record.save()

        return super().form_valid(form)

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Fort Kochi: Chinese President Xi Jinping has evinced interest in visiting the Chinese fishing nets, a salient feature of Fort Kochi.
An official Chinese delegation visiting Kochi has informed that Xi Jinping would visit Kochi in September.
The traditional fishing nets of China have been retained in Kochi for centuries. Considering these nets as a monument of Chinese tradition and history, the Chinese government has prepared a project to retain its lost glory, said the delegates.
As part of the project, a five-member delegation headed by administrative director of Chinese embassy, visited Fort Kochi on Thursday.
After interacting with the fishing net operators, they said the Chinese government would provide all possible assistance to safeguard the entire Chinese fishing nets in Fort Kochi in their original form. As earlier, the operators will continue to manage the nets, they said.
The wooden beam used in the nets will be retained. Owing to high operational cost, a few frames were recently replaced with iron pipes. Though the net operators approached the government for assistance for the maintenance, nothing moved. Accordingly, a few nets are on the verge of destruction.
Despite these fishing nets attracting a large number of tourists, the state tourism department failed to take any effective steps for their preservation.
The Chinese officials also have expressed interest in renovating the walkways in Fort Kochi and installing modern fish stalls.


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Collapse of holiday firm Kiss grounds Runcorn couple's honeymoon
A COUPLE'S dream honeymoon is in jeopardy after the company they booked with went bust.
Stephen Bremner and Julia Felton tie the knot in October and were looking forward to a seven day break at the Orient Palace in Alanya, Turkey.
But now they have been told their flights were with collapsed holiday firm Kiss and they need to find another £1,000 to be able to go.
With six weeks to go before they fly out, the couple said there is no way they will be able to find the extra cash.
Today Mr Bremner, 44, a carer, who lives with his fiancee in Murdishaw, Runcorn, said: "I am absolutely gutted. Basically, it is not going to happen now."
The bride and groom-to-be had hoped to combine the honeymoon with a family holiday and were planning to travel with Julia's sons from a previous relationship – Patrick, 15, and Matthew, 12 – and Julia's sister Maria McKernan, 34, who has autistic special needs.
They booked with HolidayGems.co.uk at the end of May and paid just under £1,700 for five people, which covered accommodation and flights.
Two months later, in July, the travel agent told them their flights were with collapsed firm Goldtrail but they had managed to get them new ones at no further cost.
Then, on Sunday, they were informed their new flights were rebooked with Kiss and they would need to find extra money to pay for more flights.
Mr Bremner, of Portsmouth Place, said: "I am a carer for Julia's sister Maria and get £213 a month so I cannot afford that kind of money.
"We are due to fly out on October 22. It is not just a honeymoon for us. Julia's parents passed away four years ago and the children and I took Maria on.
"I used to work as an aircraft engineer and lost my job, so we have not had a holiday for four years. Julia has gone into work virtually in tears."
HolidayGems.co.uk declined to comment.
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The Elementary Sherlock Holmes is a small book of facts aimed at newer additions to the fandom. It gives brief summaries of the published books and the short stories within, and also has brief descriptions of the main characters. It also has lists of the more well-known adaptions for television, cinema and radio, but doesn't (I don't think) list the main written works that we live off these days, such as by Anthony Horowitz and Laurie R. King – it has a list of books similar to it itself, but no actual fiction. Though it does list websites! So in a way, it's a bit hit and miss. It also states it's based off 'The Sherlock Holmes Encyclopaedia' which seems to cover pretty much the same thing.
Overall, I think it would have been worthwhile to have a few fans run their eyes over this before printing – as mentioned above, it seems to have odd gaps in what it covers and was so close to being fully comprehensive. I'm being pretty harsh on this book – I mean, it's not hurting anyone by existing and it's quite nice in what it's done, but it just feels a bit lacking somehow. Overall, the book is presented quite nicely, and I'll probably end up buying a print copy myself and I can't see any reason to rate it anything lower than a four out of five stars… but… I think I'm just a bit sad that it so almost could have been excellent, yet they possibly didn't give as much effort as they could have if they were truly passionate about the subject.
Especially as wikipedia online – and the fan-based sites that have their own wiki setup – cover all this so easily and also so much more. These books are in danger these days of being overlooked unless they truly excel.


Petitioning takes many forms in China – sometimes there are harmless forms of protest, such as the petitioner who pulled down his pants at the Bo Xilai trial last week. Other times, petitioning can be tragic; earlier this month, twenty-one activists attempted mass suicide at the Beijing West Railway station after their petitions went ignored.
Few incidents garnered more support or pity recently than the case of wheelchair-bound Ji Zhongxing, who attempted to blow himself up in the Beijing airport in late July. Support poured in from all around the internet. At the cost of his hand and possibly his freedom, his case was reopened, a dangerous precedent for the thousands in Beijing who brave security thugs and the elements just to be heard. China is no stranger to violent attacks by angry citizens, and recent events—including the government's march on corruption—have put the nation's most vulnerable people in the spotlight.
Wang Lanying (an alias) grabbed attention by thrusting her ID card into the hands of a Diplomat photographer, saying, "Take it! I don't need it! Take it!" Black hair with gray streaks, sun-worn skin, and sincerely afraid, 53-year-old Wang agreed to meet for an interview, after, of course, making sure that it wasn't a trick and that she wouldn't be arrested upon arrival.
In 2010, Wang lost a court case to a wealthy man in her village in Hebei Province, who then proceeded to burn down her trees and build on her land. The alleged culprit still has control of the land. In March, she came to Beijing as a petitioner.
In the last three years she has been trucked back to her hometown, beaten, and unlawfully imprisoned for over a week on several occasions. Her son's wife left him due to the constant harassment and intimidation in their town. While Wang was detained once, a representative from the court allegedly asked her to sign an agreement to effectively squash her case, telling her that, if she didn't sign, she'd be breaking the law. She said, "You detain me illegally and you say I am illegal? Why don't you just give me a bullet and let me die?"
Of course, the media is not a courtroom, and though Wang boasts an impressive list of witnesses and evidence, they mean nothing outside the court of public opinion. But when Wang came to the city to stand on the streets with papers in her hand—begging for attention from any high level official or media outlet—she joined the lowly class of the petitioner. Since the only court that matters for petitioners is the court of public opinion, the point of her petitioning is to gain attention.
Petitioning higher authorities in such a manner may be unique to China, but the lack of an independent judiciary or free press makes the situation extremely difficult and a thorny issue for the public. Technically, these sorts of issues are meant to be handled by the State Bureau of Letters and Visits.
The Bureau of Letters and Visits, colloquially known as Xinfang, is a noble idea—it provides people, organizations, and entities a hotline to the local, provincial and national governments. The concept has existed since antiquity, when people would bang drums or throw themselves in front of sedan chairs to get the attention of the authorities.
Today, the Bureau, apart from being one of the busiest offices in China, is viewed with pride by many petitioning and sleeping on the streets of Beijing. However, local branches are famously corrupt and come with "interceptors," who have the dubious job of finding both petitions and petitioners to make sure they don't see the light of day.
As Wang claims, "Police ask us to get in vans. They explain politely they will take us to a hotel, but they take us back home to get beat up." She claims to have stood outside her local branch for seven days straight once, and still no one would speak to her.
The central government, which often emerges as the hero in petitioners' tales of woe, gets a large amount of "she shu" petitions, which mean, as in Wang's case, that the complaints are related to previous litigation. When the local courts are controlled by the local party, few cases that come up against influential figures have a chance in the courtroom.
Since petitions can cover a range of issues— from infections from blood transfusions to land seizures—reliable statistics on petitioning are hard to come by. But a 2004 survey from Yu Jianrong—involving 20,000 letters and interviews—suggest that only 2 percent of petitions are successful. However, it is important to remember that success is not the only goal. Of the respondents in the Yu Jianrong survey, 90.5 percent claimed that they simply wanted to "make the central government aware of the situation," while 88.5 percent said they wanted to "put pressure on the local governments."
The new government has placed corruption at the top of its agenda, and Xinfang could be a way to gauge its success. The majority of petitioners claim their grievances come from corruption and abuse of power. Strong words were issued earlier this month from the Commission for Political and Legal Affairs of the CCP's Central Committee, which Xinhua paraphrased as saying that local "judges, procurators and police officers will bear 'life-long responsibility' for their roles in wrongful judgments."
On the other hand, changes to the petitioning system are often viewed with skepticism. Last month, for instance, petitioning entered the 21st century by going online. While this may seem like an excellent way to curtail incidents of petitioners having their paperwork stolen or intercepted by local authorities, human rights activists also point out that petitioners must enter personal information that could make them or their families subject to retaliation. Moreover, the petitioning site crashed on the first day under the sheer weight of petitions, making it seem like the project is just a half-hearted effort to placate disgruntled citizens.
Although it may be farfetched to think that the central government would give out petitioners' personal information to local government officials, the idea of this happening at the local level is certainly not.
With all this working against the Xinfang system, there's little surprise that petitioners like Wang don't bother with it at all. Instead, Wang spends her days, like dozens of other petitioners, at the United Nations' (UN) building in Beijing.
"They Just Can't See Us"
"If I get detained outside the UN, the local courts will finally meet with me," says Wang. When it comes to petitioning, media attention is the Holy Grail. Consequentially, Wang and others often petition in front of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) building, hoping for a shot at the limelight. Within seconds, petitioners mob reporters.
In less than five minutes at the UNDP on August 12th, The Diplomat received over 60 pages of photocopied petition documents including police reports, medical bills, and handwritten pleas.
However, it's not always as easy for the Chinese media to report on petitioners, regardless of how much the central government wants the system sorted out.
Wen Tao, a Chinese journalist who spent months in detainment for his association and friendship with controversial artist Ai Weiwei, has had run-ins with petitioners in the past. Four years ago, while working for the Global Times, Wen Tao was pushed around in front of the Bureau of Letters and Visits in Beijing.
"It's a very normal situation in China when you cover stories like that, petitioners," Wen Tao says. "This is a sensitive field; they (Chinese journalists) can only report sometimes."
Accusations of corruption exist at the heart of many petitions. Tao states, "Some of their stories are related to religion—such as the Falun Gong or Jidu jiao (Christianity) underground…Sometimes there's a political background."
Besides factors involving the Party's mass line and corrupt local governments, there's also a great deal of money wrapped up in individual petitions.
For example, petitioner Lei Shuping, 48, from Inner Mongolia was hit by an—allegedly—drunk driver with government contacts who, according to the police report, did not have proper plates for his car, leaving her disabled and unable to work. She actually won compensation to the tune of 12,000 RMB, which covered her immediate medical bills. Is she petitioning for justice and rule of law? Perhaps, but, she is definitely petitioning for 600,000 RMB owed to her in damages and lost wages, making her version of the truth more than just a sob story; it's a life ruined and a fortune owed.
Her only hope is the media: "I hope the media will understand and show sympathy to me. I have my hope in you guys to tell my story."


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This week on CAPTURING OKOTOKS, we have a happy family of geese enjoying a beautiful morning in Cimarron Pond.
This pond is surrounded by a beautiful walking path that I often enjoy while out walking my pups. The pathways here are connected to the extensive pathway system throughout the entire town.
It's really a peaceful place to jog, walk, bike ride and simply enjoy...and my pups enjoy it too.
You see lots a geese, birds and sometimes deer.
If you haven't ventured over to that part of town, you really should come out and say hello to the family of geese; I just may run into you!


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Avery Claflin (January 21 1898 - January 9 1979) was an American composer, although he studied law and business, later pursuing a career in banking. He served as president for the French American Banking Corp. He took music courses at Harvard University. Among Claflin's teachers was the French composer Erik Satie. Claflin was a business associate of Charles Ives. Although he worked in business, Claflin found time to compose music and be active in various musical organizations. He retired in 1954, and he compose many of his works after this date. Among his works is a madrigal, Lament for April 15, which uses as its text instructions for an Internal Revenue Service tax form. This choral work received its premiere in 1955 at Tanglewood, in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Every year on April 15, Karl Haas, musician, conductor, and radio host, played a recording of this composition on his public radio program, Adventures in Good Music.
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Make quick, appetizing entrees your kids can gobble up in a few bites.
With school about to start soon, we parents would already be planning our daily schedules by now to make sure every morning is fuss-free and goes on smoothly as possible. Don't forget to factor in time for a quick bite, moms. As you know, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so don't skip it! If you're running low on ideas how on what to serve, take your cue from this two-week breakfast plan that includes easy-to-prepare recipes your kids will love.
Browse through the gallery for a two-week breakfast plan.
All recipes and photos are from Yummy.ph.
MondayBanana-Hazelnut French Toast SandwichTakes 20 minutes to prepare Ingredients: Carrot bread, eggs, hazelnut-flavored coffee creamer, unsalted butter, chocolate hazelnut spread, cream cheese, bananas For the full recipe, click here.
TuesdayEgg in a HoleTakes 15 minutes to prepare Ingredients: whole wheat bread slices, softened butter, Emmental or cheddar cheese, bell pepper, chives, egg For the full recipe, click here.
WednesdayGarlic Adobo Flakes BenedictTakes 12 minutes to prepare, if using leftover adobo Ingredients: pork adobo, eggs, water, vinegar, wheat bread, kesong puti, orange slices to garnish For the full recipe, click here.
ThursdayPancake WrapsTakes 10 minutes to prepare Ingredients: hotdogs, cheese, pancake mix For the full recipe, click here.
FridayEasy Eggs BenedictTakes 20 minutes to prepare Ingredients: eggs, lemon juice, Tabasco sauce, butter, a mini baguette, bacon, salt, pepper For the full recipe, click here.
SaturdayEgg, Turkey, and Asparagus Sandwich StacksTakes 15 minutes to prepare Ingredients: asparagus, olive oil, lemon, whole-wheat or multigrain bread, smoked turkey breast or turkey ham, egg For the full recipe, click here.
SundayChicken TocinoTakes 1 hour to prepare Ingredients: chicken thighs, garlic, salt & pepper, brown sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce For the full recipe, click here.
MondayPancake ClubTakes 12 minutes to prepare Ingredients: pancake mix, cream cheese, all-purpose cream, bacon, maple syrup, orange slices For the full recipe, click here.
TuesdayPotato and Onion TortaTakes 30 minutes to prepare Ingredients: vegetable oil, white onion, potatoes, eggs, salt, pepper For the full recipe, click here.
WednesdayBreakfast MuffinsTakes 30 minutes to prepare Ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, brown sugar, butter, honey, vanilla extract, eggs, milk, muesli, raisins, walnuts, lakatan banana, mini chocolate chips For the full recipe, click here.
ThursdayLongganisaTakes 30 to 40 minutes to prepare Ingredients: sugar, salt, garlic, liquid seasoning, pepper, white vinegar, ground pork, pork casing, water For the full recipe, click here.
FridayBanana Caramel WaffleTakes 20 minutes to prepare Ingredients: banana, whipped cream, caramel sauce For the full recipe, click here.
SaturdayBlueberry Pancakes with Cream Cheese FrostingTakes 20 minutes to prepare Ingredients: canned blueberry filling, pancake mix, oil, butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar For the full recipe, click here.
SundayBacon and Egg FlorentineTakes 30 minutes to prepare Ingredients: butter, shallots, garlic, spinach leaves, salt, pepper, cream, cheese, eggs, vinegar, batard bread, bacon For the full recipe, click here.


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Are you partial to camping in luxury? The term 'glamping' has been around for some time and refers to 'glamorous camping'. In short, it's like camping but with all the comforts of home – a proper bed, feather duvet, and often Wi-Fi and running water. And if you want to make the experience that little bit more comfortable still, here are some accessories that you're sure to find super-useful for your next glamping adventure.
CampMaid makes some really neat Dutch oven accessories that allow you to transform a DO kit into a griddle, steamer, grill, pizza oven and smoker – with customizable options for overlanders, backpackers, campers, tailgaters, and more. Dutch oven cooking has been around for hundreds of years without being revolutionized – until now. CampMaid's system is essentially the Swiss Army knife of Dutch oven technology, comprised of serving stands, lid lifters, grill grates, charcoal holders and other accessories. By combining these accessories and a traditional Dutch oven, you are able to have a full portable kitchen wherever you may go.
The Solid Bar Company makes organic, luxury solid, water-less shampoos and conditioners that are 'salon approved' with the gentlest cleaning agents and added pro Vitamin B5, protein, BTMS etc. which means they are high quality, concentrated and long lasting and what's great is they don't even need a bottle. The conditioner bar also doubles up as a shaving bar and they come in lightweight, rust-proof tins, which also means they can just go in your purse on a plane; why carry around heavy bottles 80%+ full of water when you don't need to?
The Solid Bar Company also make candles and solid bug repellent bars (with 9 active ingredients), perfect for glamping with quality, organic, easy-to-use products for use any time of year. To receive a 20% discount, use code LUXURY20 at checkout on their website.
Here's one must-have 9.5oz accessory to make any RV adventure bright: the PackLite Hero 2-in-1 Supercharger lantern from LuminAID is a portable solar lantern and phone charger that packs flat to 1″ thick, but expands to a full-sized camping lantern. It's the single solution for portable power, no matter where your family explores. Use it to find your way around the campsite after dark, or charge your phone on the road. Easy to use and durable, the PackLite Hero 2-in-1 Supercharger recharges in the sun, or recharges via USB. It's waterproof, dustproof, and even floats on water. It's a must-have item for RVs and glampers. Plus, these lights were invented by LuminAID, a company that works in areas around the world to support safe light for families in need.
It's time to ditch the bungee cords and the cargo nets. Forget mastering rope tricks that only result in a knotted, jumbled mess. Instead, pick up a LoopRope – a product that's been dubbed the "duct tape of bungee cords." With a multitude of applications, the LoopRope is a tie-down system designed for outdoor living. Flexible and functional, the uses are endless, from lashing down camp gear to rigging a clothesline at the glamping site; from docking jet skis to securing rafts, kayaks, bikes or surfboards. The only limitation is your imagination!
This soft, lightweight bug repellent scarf from Pang Wangle is a versatile, fashionable outdoor/travel accessory. It looks great in many different configurations and will keep mosquitos and ticks off your neck, shoulders, and head (no need for bug spray in your hair!). The Journey Scarf is eco-friendly, has a hidden zipper pocket and built-in, odorless Insect Shield® bug repellent. Bug repellent clothing is recommended by both the CDC and World Health Organization to prevent insect born illnesses, which are on the rise in the US and around the world. Insect Shield® is tested and proven safe and effective even for children and pets!
The scarf is made from single-source recycled knit jersey fabric so the color of the scarf comes from the recycled item – no dyes are used! The recycled yarn is made in a solar powered facility in North Carolina, so no carbon emissions, either! They are unisex and come in six colors: Beer Bottle Brown, Water Bottle Blue, Food Tray Black, Soda Pop Green, ReThink Pink (made from recycled ketchup bottles + cotton), and Clear Bottle White. Made in the USA and perfect for glamping and the outdoors.
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24 essential glamping accessories for camping in luxury 01 Faherty Adirondack Blanket True glamping is a fine art that effortlessly balances comfort, quality, practicality and beauty — four qualities that Faherty has nailed with their gorgeous Adirondack Blankets .


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CBS Corporation Test Automation Analyst in Atlanta, Georgia
Test Automation Analyst
REF#: 33641
CBS BUSINESS UNIT: CBS Corporate
JOB TYPE: Full-Time Staff
JOB SCHEDULE: Full-Time
JOB LOCATION: Atlanta, GA
CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS) is a mass media company that creates and distributes industry-leading content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. The Company has businesses with origins that date back to the dawn of the broadcasting age as well as new ventures that operate on the leading edge of media. CBS owns the most-watched television network in the U.S. and one of the world's largest libraries of entertainment content, making its brand — "the Eye" — one of the most recognized in business. The Company's operations span virtually every field of media and entertainment, including cable, publishing, local TV, film and interactive. CBS' businesses include CBS Television Network, The CW (a joint venture between CBS Corporation and Warner Bros. Entertainment), Network 10 Australia, CBS Television Studios, CBS Global Distribution Group, CBS Consumer Products, CBS Home Entertainment, CBS Interactive, CBS Sports Network, CBS Films, Showtime Networks, Pop, Smithsonian Networks, Simon & Schuster, CBS Television Stations and CBS Experiences.
CBS Enterprise Program Delivery (EPD) team is hiring a Test Automation Analyst to assist project teams with test planning (requirements analysis and writing test scripts) for Functional, System, Integration, and User Acceptance Testing. You will also assist with test execution and documentation of test results as required. In addition, you will learn how to leverage Ranorex, the software used for test automation at CBS, to automate test cases where possible. The Test Automation Analyst will learn the applications that support CBS products and operational processes, and will have the opportunity to work with both IT and business personnel to build automated repeatable test sets that can be re-used as needed.
Prepare test cases based on captured business and technical requirements
Create and execute test scripts, evaluate test results and document defects as required
Prepare and execute automated tests per the test plan and also log, track and validate defect resolution
Work in a team environment and collaborate across functional areas
Prepare the required reports to communicate testing status for one or more IT Projects based on the assigned testing efforts
Look for opportunities to leverage Ranorex, CBS Standard Test Automation tool to automate test cases to reduce manual test execution time
Schedule team meetings, capture meeting meetings and manage issues, action items list
Assist with troubleshooting issues and train end users as needed based on test execution schedule
Understand system functionality and impact to overall system, downstream and upstream based on assigned IT project
Adhere to the testing methodology and complete testing efforts based on required quality standards
Perform customary administrative tasks and responsibilities.
Other assignments or special projects as requested by management
Effective verbal and written communication skills required
Knowledge of information technology and interest in Systems Analysis and Project Delivery
0-2 years experience in Software Testing (automation exposure preferred)
Organized and familiar with the Microsoft Office suite and Visio
Good analytical and problem solving skills
Strong client service orientation and an ability to absorb concepts quickly
A self motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage changing priorities
Ability to work in a fast paced environment, managing multiple priority tasks effectively
Team player with solid interpersonal relationship skills
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Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business (Accounting/Finance/Economics). Graduate Degree is a plus.
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Movie Review: The Lone Ranger (2013)
The Lone Ranger is not a movie I can say I was all that excited for. Sure, some bits from the trailer looked kind of fun and I am generally a fan of Johnny Depp, but there was something about this that just felt off. It seemed as if they were banking too hard on the connections to the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy (not including that last one). It also seemed like Disney would have been much happier to push this as a Tonto/Johnny Depp movie rather than a Lone Ranger movie. Who is Armie Hammer anyway?
Well, I went anyway, far be it for me to not see a potential summer tent pole, blockbuster, franchise starter such as this. Now, on one hand, I just want to say just how meh the whole thing ultimately is, but I also feel just slightly compelled to defend the things I did like about it.
I understand the desire by studios to make big budget movies based on known characters to capitalize on a potentially built in audience, although I still think there is room for big budget original fare as well. I also understand the allure of putting a creative stamp on a reinvention of the familiar by creative types. Unfortunately, so many of them fall flat, are misguided, or simply change too much and lose who or what the original creation is. This is one of those that lost its way and while elements are entertaining, the sum definitely fails.
The tale is told in flashback by Tonto (Depp) who is now working as a living mannequin. It flashes back to the origin of how John Reid (Hammer) became the Lone Ranger. It mashes together a number villains, including Butch (William Finchtner), a railroad baron, and even the US Cavalry. Frankly, there were too many villains/story elements that needlessly padded the running time out to nearly two and a half hours, making the story overlong and unfocused.
Frankly, the story was rather inconsequential, or it could just be I didn't care. To me, the Lone Ranger is a family friendly character, but here the tale is not always so. For me, you have a bad guy cutting out a heart from a living person and eating it,just off camera. Was that really necessary? So you have that obvious bad guy, but then it becomes a shell game of who the real villain is and who you should be following. No, not complicated, but over stuffed.
I understand that this supposed to be a reinvention and a new telling of the origin, but it essentially turns the Lone Ranger into a buffoon. He is a face of good, but he is not a capable face for good. He is treated like more of a joke than a legitimate budding hero. Then there is Depp as Tonto, he has some fun moments, but is still treated like more of a joke, for reasons explained later on in the movie.
On the plus side, Depp is fun, even when stuck doing a lot of Depp-isms. Hover, probably the best part of the movie is e extended action sequence leading up to the finale. It is well staged, exciting, and edited well, unlike the rest of the movie
I would be lying if I said the movie did not entertain on some level, but the tone was all over the map, it did not feel true to the nature of the character, and the editing was rather sloppy during the first half of the film. Granted, I was not expecting much from this, but there was a lot of room for improvement.
Labels: 2010s, 2013, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Armie Hammer, Gore Verbinski, Helena Bonham Carter, Johnny Depp, Movie Review, Theatrical Release