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Morgan Sears-Williams is a white settler and visual artist currently working and living in Toronto and holds a BFA in Photography at OCAD University. Her art practice explores and is influenced by feminist and queer movements and activism, contemporary and intersectional feminist art practices and archiving. Interested in questioning and challenging the ways that art can be a tool for social change. Additionally, how to implicate viewers in art works to encourage dialogue and to make change within their own communities.
Experimenting through zines, audio/visual installations, and lens-based works, they explore themes around gender based violence, queerness, the construction of history and how stories can be re-imagined through contemporary art. Storytelling is a key element in their work, in which they act as a facilitator and focus on the voices of the individuals in the work who can speak to their personal experience. Collaboration and co-ownership of materials and stories are ways that Morgan attempts to break the singular notion of artist and amplify voices.
They are also the Art curator of The Rude Collective, a queer arts collective amplifying voices of marginalized queer folks in Toronto.
BFA Photography at OCAD U, Toronto, Canada.
SOFT: transformative queer love and care at Artscape Youngplace as part of the Career Launcher Artist Residency award, 2nd floor hallway galleries, November 2nd 2017- November 24th 2017.
2017 OFF Festival, European Month of Photography Exhibitions, Bratislava, Slovakia.
2018 Eyeblink: Hashtag Solidarity, RUDE Collective with Xpace Cultural Center, Pleasure Dome and Gardiner Museum.
2016 Sexual Assault: The Road Show, part of the 'Preventing Sexual and Gender Based Violence on Campus' workshop by the Diversity, Equity and Sustainability Initiatives at OCAD U.


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Inside Nova Scotia's New School Review Process
Can school reviews bring communities together rather than drive them apart?
by: Grant Frost, Elwin LeRoux
When the governing members of the Halifax Regional School Board met on the evening of September 28th, 2016, there was standing room only.
The room was jammed with parents, media and community members. A group of teachers were sitting, united, on one side of the room, wearing the concern on their faces as prominently as they were wearing their school crests on their shirts. At issue: a decision on whether to move forward, over the next six to eight months, with a review of 17 different schools, representing all educational levels and a wide variety of communities.
The tension in the room was palpable.
Very few issues in education create such an emotional response as the reviewing of a school for possible closure. Although there are several reasons why such a review could take place, the words "School Review Process" often elicit reactions of fear and loathing in parents, teachers, and community members alike. In small communities, the decision to close a school is often seen as a final death knell in the life of the town.
Here on Canada's East Coast, we suffer from the same demographic and economic woes that plague many rural jurisdictions: outmigration, low immigration, aging infrastructure and a struggling economy. All these issues and many more make sustaining current levels of service not only challenging but, in some cases, virtually impossible. And, indeed, one of the common maladies associated with these modern afflictions is the necessity to look long and hard at the use of public buildings. Schools that are not operating at full capacity become the norm, not the exception, and unfortunately, do not become much cheaper to run.
Thus, the School Review Process.
School reviews in Nova Scotia have a rather storied history. In 1994, the Minister of Education at the time, John MacEachern, was given authority by the Liberal government to regulate the process for reviewing schools. Under MacEachern, school boards were given the power to make final decisions about school closures. For almost two decades thereafter, efforts were made to standardize timelines, to formalize the information used in decision-making, and perhaps most importantly, to include School Advisory Councils in the process.
In 2013, the process underwent a fairly significant review again in response to concerns being raised by a variety of stakeholders. The government of the day struck a committee to develop a new school review process and, armed with a discussion paper and a mandate for change, the committee traveled the province holding a series of town hall meetings. The intent was to engage parents, school boards, communities and municipalities in discussing the shortcomings of the process as it existed and to garner ideas for improvements and change. The following spring, the Nova Scotia Minister of Education announced a new School Review Policy.
This new policy included some rather distinct new elements. For example, school board staff would now be required to publish a collection of standard facts and figures in order to provide a broad picture of the school district as well as an overview of all the schools within the jurisdiction. Labelled the Long-Range Outlook, this data set would anchor school review mandates and guide problem solving and decision-making. Perhaps even more significant was the requirement for a School Options Committee (SOC), comprised principally of School Advisory Council members, and others as needed, to lead the review.
It is really in the SOC where the beauty of this process lies.
The SOC is guided by a mandate from the governing school board. They are provided with an external facilitator and focus on hearing from the community on how best to solve the problem described in their mandate. They actively engage the community to participate in generating solutions. Voices are heard and ideas are nurtured, finally shaping the recommendations advanced in the SOC's final report.
A new approach to public engagement
That the addition of the SOC has positively impacted the process was very clearly on display at another meeting, this one held on a cold night in January of 2017 at a local community center in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia. This was the first in a series of three public engagement sessions set up to allow local stakeholders to have their say on the future of their schools. The meeting room itself was certainly no less crowded than the school board office had been the previous September. Indeed, the 250 copies of the handouts that had been prepared proved to be about 100 shy. However, where before there had been a sense of worry and concern, there was now a sense of engagement and, to some extent, hope.
When one envisions a traditional "town hall" meeting, some fairly stereotypical images come to mind. However, this meeting felt a great deal more like a professional development session than it did a town hall. The room was filled with tables instead of chairs, where people were invited to sit and face each other rather than face a panel on a stage. It was set up for learning and participation, rather than accusation and conflict. On each table, a pile of markers and a fresh sheet of white chart paper awaited community members who were invited to write, express or even draw their ideas. Finally, there was a conspicuous absence of microphones for people to step up and express their concerns. Indeed, the only microphone in the room was in the hands of the facilitator. More voices would be heard, but clearly in a different way.
The opening of the meeting did wax somewhat familiar, when the facts of the issue were laid bare by social worker turned part-time facilitator Robert Wright for everyone to see. Of the 17 schools in question, a full 15 of them were operating under capacity, and some tough decisions indeed would have to be made. However, instead of focusing on the negative side of the issue, the audience was challenged to help develop beliefs and priorities to guide their future focus on solutions. In the words of SOC member Corrie Anderson, it was hoped that the process would be viewed as "an amazing opportunity for us to have influence and be part of the change."
Before long, participant-focused work got underway, reminding one of a rather well thought-out lesson plan. Facilitators asked the crowd to contemplate three questions for approximately 20 minutes each, and to record their thoughts on the chart paper at their tables. To open dialogue, participants considered their current experience with schools – what they thought was working well and what could be improved. Next, the tables were asked to consider what vision they had for the future of schools within their community, and further, within that context, to consider what they would retain and what they would change about their current realities. Finally, the tables were asked for direct input to what they would like the SOC to consider in their preparation of scenarios for the next meeting. In answering this question, each table was given a few Post-It notes to prioritize the three important things from their discussion. They were invited to post them in the front of the room, as organizers grouped the many brightly coloured sticky notes into themes.
Each of these questions resulted in animated but tremendously respectful discussion throughout the room. Facilitators encouraged participants to move from table to table, and to exchange ideas with people from other school communities. This particular exchange is another unique facet of this approach, as conversations never turned to "my school versus your school" or "our community versus yours." Instead, people from different communities shared visions of what they believed, what they valued, and how they could move forward as a group.
As one can well imagine, a room with more than 300 passionate and engaged community members – from students to grandparents – all sharing their ideas around such all-encompassing questions, creates an air of chaos. However, it is from within this chaos that common ideas emerged. Many of the gathered community members, despite their diverse makeup, almost organically shared many of the same priorities. Walkable schools, safety, programming, student learning all were echoed in many conversations. And it was the emergence of these key themes that seemed to reinforce the similarities between the school communities and even, to some extent, strengthen those bonds. Everyone at the meeting wanted the same things for their children, and hearing that message from many communities seemed to help the entire group recognize the magnitude of the task set before the SOC. As the discussion moved to a review of the emergent themes, the voices of the group resonated visually on the wall in front of the crowd, where ideas captured from the tables were prominently displayed and categorized.
As the evening wrapped up, in place of fear and concern, the room emanated a sense of hope. By the end of the evening, everyone felt like they had, in many ways, had their opportunity to express their views in a way that "stepping up to the microphone" simply would not have allowed. One parent, Roberta Hupman, said,
"It's amazing to see how many people have shown up tonight… we've got an engaged community here, and… I'm happy to be participating in a very healthy discussion about the future of our schools. I didn't really know what to expect, to be honest; I knew it wasn't going to be the lining up at a microphone and yelling, but what certainly is exceeding my expectations is our ability to have some real input into the process."
Whatever the outcome, when it comes to closing schools, communities must know that they have, at the very least, been genuinely engaged to make a difference. In Halifax, where this new process has been completed twice (and is currently underway once again), the Governing Board has solidly endorsed both recommendations from SOCs. Perhaps this is proof of a real change toward engaging communities in practices of deep democracy – engaging people in meaningful ways around issues they can actually impact, and nurturing participants to contribute honestly and meaningfully to real issues that affect them.
Inevitably, some schools are unsustainable and must be closed. However, by using this SOC process, the sense that these decisions are predetermined long before public consultations even begin is diminished. What this process does is create an authentic device for public input, and ideally, a way for all the stakeholders to feel like alternatives have at least been considered.
Reviewing schools for closure has become one of the most unenviable tasks for school boards clear across our country. However, under Nova Scotia's school review process, there is an opportunity for communities to not only have their voices heard, but to collectively and collaboratively look for solutions. While it is unfortunate to have to consider the closure of schools in changing communities, it is reassuring to have a change process that engages those communities in moving forward together, as opposed to driving them further apart.
En Bref : Beaucoup de conseils et commissions scolaires canadiens affrontent la rebutante tâche d'évaluer des écoles en vue d'une reconfiguration ou d'une fermeture possible. En Nouvelle-Écosse, ces évaluations d'écoles ont dans le passé divisé des collectivités et soulevé de vives réactions émotives défavorables, mais la province a récemment adopté un nouveau processus qui engage les parties prenantes dès le départ et amène les communautés scolaires à chercher collectivement des solutions.
Chart: Marguerite Drescher, BraveSpace
First published in Education Canada, June 2017
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Elwin LeRoux is a former classroom teacher, school administrator, and administrative supervisor. He is currently serving as Superintendent of the Halifax Regional School Board.
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The other day, I received a sample of a coffee face scrub. Graham remarked that he thought it'd be quite abrasive, but I decided to give it a try. He was right, it is very exfoliating – so the scrub must be used gently. When I rinsed the scrub off, I marvelled at how silky smooth my skin was. I used this sample scrub very gently on my face, but when we made little gift pots of this today, we all tried it on our hands and were amazed at the silkiness of our exfoliated skin after rinsing. Therefore, this exfoliating scrub can really be used anywhere; face and neck, hands, arms, legs, feet, back, heels, elbows… And with how simple it is to make, it's easy to mix up a fresh little batch once a week or so for exfoliation.
We made a rather large batch to pop into mini glass jars as Christmas gifts, so I've tried here to scale down the recipe to a more realistic one person – single use quantity. If the exact recipe measurements are a little inaccurate, this listing will at least give you an idea of the balance of ingredients in the mix. From there it's easy to adjust the blend. Basically if you feel your blend is too wet, add a little more ground coffee and if you feel the mix is too dry, add a little more XCT oil. That's really how we went about making our blend anyway, there's no 'exact recipe' it's just a 'bit of this and some of that' type concoction!
In making our own coffee face scrub, we decided to 'upgrade' the blend and go Bulletproof with our ingredients. If you don't have Bulletproof ingredients, you could use regular coffee, that you've preferably ground yourself and replace the XCT oil with olive oil. I do highly recommend 'upgrading' your face scrub though, and most definitely your coffee to Bulletproof!
Into a deep sided bowl, add the ground coffee.
Add the Vitamin E oil and stir through.
Add cooled, but still liquid, cacao butter and stir through.
Stir through raw honey – if the honey is quite thick, you may like to gently warm this for ease of mixing.
The mix will be starting to come together. Hopefully at this stage it is still quite crumbly. If the blend already resembles the wet grounds, similar to that after you have brewed and pressed your morning coffee – then add another 1T of fresh ground coffee before adding the XCT oil into the blend.
To the crumbly consistency mixture, slowly – little by little, add the XCT oil. You want to incorporate about 1T but at least 1/2T so adjust your dry ground coffee quantity in the mixture accordingly.
As I said, this really isn't an exact science. You're really just adjusting as you go to end up having added all the wet ingredients to an amount of dry ground coffee that will result in a wet, but not runny in any way, final product.
To use this exfoliator, take a small amount and gently massage onto wet skin. Rinse off and be amazed at the silky softness of your skin. As a guide, I used 1/2t of the mix to exfoliate my face and neck.
What are your favourite homemade exfoliation blends? If you're in Australia – Optimoz is the place for all your Bulletproof needs.
Obsessive Foodie. Homeschooling Mumma. High-Maintenance Wife. Indigo Spirit. Nature Lover. Dreamer. Idealist. Amateur Photographer. Wordy Gemini. Sappy Romantic.
In a little cottage on the side of a hill in Southern Tasmania is where the song of this story is sung. Once a place where sheep grazed, this home is now a retreat for pademelons, bandicoots, echidnas, and our family. Originally from the East Coast of New South Wales we traded hectic highways for a calmer, more meaningful pace of life.
I'm Elke and together with my husband Graham - we strive to live conscious, grounded and joyful lives as we share the privilege of walking along a parenting path with our two precious children; Chilli and Marlin.
We really feel extremely blessed to call the sweet little neighbourhood we live in, home The children and I took a mini field trip just down to the end of the road this morning and had an outdoor lesson underneath a canopy of the most gorgeous Autumn leafed trees It can be hard to include Chilli in a lot of the fun activities Marlin enjoys in his Oak Meadow Kindergarten program. Her Grade Five program is full enough all by itself but I do also know she'd dearly love to join in with some of his art and craft activities.
Continued from previous posts - morning outdoor lesson, final work presentation :: including working on the basic skill of cut-and-paste as part of Marlin's Kindergarten program and Chilli wrote a cinquain poem today as we continue our journey of writing poetry with the 'R is for Rhyme' book as a guide, for this ongoing Language Arts project in Oak Meadow Grade Four. She also worked with including both an internal rhyme and an enjambment in her poem, and managed to include two of each in this cinquain!


An old adage suggests that "a picture is worth a thousand words." In an analogy, it is very easy to recognize beautiful hair when we see it; but perhaps not so easy to describe the qualities that make it so. The hair measurement scientist is further tasked with translating this concept into numbers.
Past articles in this column have discussed means of performing this undertaking: We have considered sensorial properties, such as surface friction and associated manageability issues;1 deliberated on various aspects of hair health;2-4 covered measurement of hair's physical properties;5, 6 and the detrimental effects of certain habits, practices and insults.7, 8 Unquestionably, these are all contributors but at the same time, it is likely that visual perception is probably most important of all. Unfortunately, quantifying the visual properties of hair is an especially taxing proposition.
As scientists, we are able to conceive of highly controlled, precise evaluation methods to probe our technical interpretations of consumer terms. To this end, previous articles in this series have described how the measurement of light reflecting off a hair surface is commonly used as a measure of "shine";9 or how image analysis approaches are often used to quantify hair "volume."10 These approaches undoubtedly hold up in terms of scientific rigor but at the same time, relationships back to the consumer terms are tenuous.
Many hair care properties possess a means of technical evaluation that equate to expectations relating to consumer language. However, the same is not true for most evaluations of visual properties.
The reason for this likely is twofold. First, as per a reoccurring theme in these articles, consumer language can often be rather nebulous, and may not equate to scientific understanding. But second, from a technical perspective, these simple consumer terms represent extremely complex phenomena.
By means of illustration, even something as seemingly straightforward as measuring hair color is fraught with complexity. Spectrophotometers are commonly used for such quantification but at the same time, color has dependence on the nature of the light source and its angle of incidence. Subtle differences in color will be present between neighboring fibers, as well as down the length of a given fiber. To this end, a permanent dye treatment that produces very uniform coloring of hair is thought unnatural due to an absence of contrast.
This article describes how similar complexities plague many such visual evaluations of hair and therefore produce some of the most contentious properties in our industry. Ongoing research efforts are highlighted that aim to improve our understanding.
To again paraphrase the words of the illustrious Lord Kelvin (1824-1907): "When you cannot express it in numbers, your knowledge is of a meager and unsatisfactory nature." Many of the consumer properties discussed in this series (e.g., conditioning, strength, etc.) possess a means of technical evaluation that equate reasonably well to expectations relating to consumer language—and have therefore achieved a high level of acceptance within our industry. However, the same is not true for most evaluations of visual properties.
This situation does not arise from any lack of effort. For example, many equations have been proposed in the scientific literature in an attempt to generate a number that describes hair shine.9 These all include a ratio involving the proportions of specular and diffusely reflected light that bounces off hair's surface. Each possesses technical merit but very different magnitude benefits (or indeed detriments) arise when treating reflection data via these different equations. Indeed, the rankings of samples may be altered as a result of the equation selected. Accordingly, and unsatisfactorily, current predilections for a specific equation most often involve the one that yields optimal results for the sample being tested.
A drawback of the most commonly used approach for measuring shine—the so-called polarized light method9—is the artificial alignment of hair. That is, test samples are anchored over a drumlike tress holder during evaluation. Yet, fiber alignment is seemingly a major contributor to this property, with light reflecting more-cleanly from flat, homogeneous surfaces. As such, this important consideration is factored out of the current evaluation.
Hair alignment is a much-overlooked visual consideration. While not necessarily a property that consumers mention, its influence is nonetheless seen in many forms. Aligned hair is likely to appear shinier; grooming is easier; smoothness may be enhanced; frizz is minimized; and hair seemingly moves more freely. Again, this prompts a desire for quantification. One approach involves a different adaptation of polarization imaging.
The polarization of an incident light source can be altered by the angle at which it reflects off of a surface. Therefore, examining the nature of this alteration yields information on the morphology of the reflecting substrate.13 For visualization purposes, these shifts in polarization can then be assigned a color. Figure 1 shows images of hair tresses that were generated using a commercial instrument that operates by this principle. In this specific example, rather frizzy hair was heat-straightened with a flat iron and then allowed to progressively revert to its natural confirmation via storage at elevated humidity. This produced a spectrum of aligned states, which allowed for comparing visual perception to quantification values yielded by the instrument.
Clearly, an array of hair fibers can be described by a variety of properties. Image analysis methods can be employed to describe the size and shape of the hair via pixel counts from digital images. By this means, technical measures of hair volume can be obtained; although, again, it is a stretch to equate this scientific parameter to the complex consumer term.10 In any such analysis, it can be tricky to define the hair edge since outermost strands might have wispy flyaway properties that do not equate to the tress bulk. Such fibers are undesirable and, in sufficient quantity, can lead to a perception of frizz.
These flyaway fibers can be better visualized by back illumination of the hair where they become haloed against the contrast provided by the bulk, as seen in Figure 2.14 Therefore, a degree of flyaway can be evaluated from ratios of pixel counts for the wisps and bulk.
In addition to the static properties of hair, its motion appears as another key contributor to the perception of beauty. This topic has been rather sparely studied,15 but is an active area of the present author's ongoing research. Experiments are being performed on a modified version of the equipment described above for evaluating hair shape and flyaway. In the modified instrument, an oscillating side-to-side motion is induced in hair tresses, while a high-resolution video camera records the outcome. Comparable analyses can then be performed on a frame-by-frame basis.
Figure 3 shows illustrative images acquired during a typical experiment. The shape of the hair and the extent of its motion can be tracked and measured under controlled and specific test conditions.
Experiments that best simulate real-life occurrences are more desirable when attempting to communicate the magnitude of a consumer benefit.
The nature of this motion is highly frequency-dependent and, accordingly, experiments across a range of values are believed most insightful. Figure 4 shows results for the amplitude of hair motion as a function of applied frequency for tresses treated with silicone oil, relative to clean hair. Initially, the application of higher frequency leads to higher amplitudes of motion; although this relationship ultimately peaks and reverses. These curves are dampened by the silicone treatment—that is, their height is lessened, while the maximum amplitude is shifted to higher frequency.
Visually, the silicone-treated hair moves in a notably diminished manner. Therefore, it is theorized that one component of improved motion involves the attainment of higher amplitudes—possibly also under the action of lower frequency.
A natural motion also seemingly necessitates some degree of hair shape change (see Figure 3). During an oscillatory path of motion, the tress and its fibers experience differences in momentum. Accordingly, both the shape and the volume of the hair change during this process—and again, the magnitude of these occurrences is highly frequency-dependent. Figure 5 shows this regular "pulsing" of tress volume and demonstrates how this effect is exacerbated by increased frequency.
As measurement scientists, we must be conscious of whether our methods are providing a convenient means of technical characterization, or are attempting to simulate real-life occurrences. In the grand scheme, both have merit. Characterization experiments tend to have higher precision and can help shed light on important contributing variables. For example, despite the stated caveats, traditional shine experiments allow for recognizing the effect of, for example, fiber surface integrity, hair color, surface coatings, etc. Yet, experiments that best simulate real-life occurrences are more desirable when attempting to communicate the magnitude of a consumer benefit.
Considerable effort has been expended on attempts to quantify visual properties of hair, with all still seemingly residing squarely in the realm of "characterization." Sound scientific approaches allow for the evaluation of numbers representing hair shine, fiber alignment, spatial volume, frizziness, etc., yet their relationship to consumer perception is frequently debated.
To this end, it is worth pointing out that these are highly complex, multifaceted parameters, and to try and describe them with a single number is perhaps overly ambitious. We have been conscious of this idea in our ongoing efforts on hair motion where we produce a plethora of numbers. Our approach generates values that describe the extent of motion (i.e., the amplitude); the shape of the hair during this process; and the degree of homogeneity/flyaway during motion along an oscillatory pathway. These properties alter rhythmically under this stimulus as the hair experiences momentum differences. Moreover, each of these parameters also possess a sizable dependence on the magnitude of the oscillating frequency. Accordingly, clearer insights are obtained from viewing the data in graphical form (such as those shown in Figures 4 and 5), rather than by quoting any specific value.
Quantitative claims (i.e., 5x stronger, 3x shinier) are extremely popular in the marketing of hair care products. Yet, these communication messages can be questioned if the results and approaches do not equate to real life occurrences and observations. Therefore, and in accord with good scientific practices, it is imperative that we continuously question and upgrade our test methods.
Acknowledgements: The images in Figure 1 were generated by Ernesta Malinauskyte, senior scientist at TRI, using equipment loaned to TRI by Bossa Nova Vision (Culver City, Calif.).
Figure 2 was provided by Bossa Nova Vision, and ongoing hair motion research is being performed in collaboration with Sebastien Breugnot of Bossa Nova Vision.


The objective of this elective course is to familiarize students with new trends and technologies for storing, management and processing of Big Data. The course will focus on methods for extraction, analysis as well as a selection of hardware infrastructure for managing persistent and streamed data, such as data from social networks. As part of the course we will present how to apply the traditional methods of artificial intelligence and machine learning to Big Data analysis.
i) Hadoop Common: The common utilities that support the other Hadoop modules.
ii) Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS?): A distributed file system that provides high-throughput access to application data.
iii) Hadoop YARN: A framework for job scheduling and cluster resource management.
iv) Hadoop MapReduce: A YARN-based system for parallel processing of large data sets.
1. Cloud computing cluster OpenStack basic commands, virtualization.
2. Install hadoop, hw requirements, sw requirements, how to administer (create access), introduce to the basic setup on our cluster, how to monitor. Run the words histogram, single thread.
3. The bag of words notion, TF-IDF, run SVD, LDA.
4. Manipulation with data, how to upscale-downscale HDFS, How to run and monitor computation progres, how to organize the computation.
5. Run random forest classification task using the Mahout algorithms, show how much faster is the map reduce implementation compared to single thread on one box.


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Q: How can i sort timestamp data? deliverydate is a variable in firebase which contains the timestamp. How to sort the data by using that. I tried that like this. what mistake I did please explain me.
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  Stream<QuerySnapshot> stream;

  List<OrderModel> allData = new List();

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  void initState() {

    stream = Firestore.instance.collection("Users").snapshots();

    super.initState();
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  @override
  Widget build(BuildContext context) {

    return Scaffold(

      body: StreamBuilder(
        stream: stream,
        builder: (context, AsyncSnapshot<QuerySnapshot> newListItem) {
          if (!newListItem.hasData) return SizedBox();
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            return ListView.builder(

              itemBuilder: (context, i) {

                return StreamBuilder<QuerySnapshot>(
                    stream: Firestore.instance
                        .collection("Users")
                        .document("${newListItem.data.documents[i].documentID}")
                        .collection("Orders")
                        .snapshots(),

                    builder: (context, snapshot) {
                      if (!snapshot.hasData) return SizedBox();
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                            **children: snapshot.data.documents.map((e) {

                              allData.add(new OrderModel());

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                              allData[i].Address1 = e.data["address"]["addressline1"];
                              allData[i].Address2 = e.data["address"]["addressline2"];
                              allData[i].orderid = e.data["orderid"];
                              allData[i].chef_displayname = e.data["chef_displayname"];
                              allData[i].chef_id = e.data["chef_id"];
                              allData[i].total = e.data["total"].toString();
                              allData[i].deliveryDate = e.data["deliveryDate"].toDate().toString();

                            i++;**

                            if (e.data["order_status"] == 2)
                            return Container(
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                              padding: EdgeInsets.only(top: 30, bottom: 0),

                              child: Column(children: <Widget>[

                                   SelectableText("Order ID: " + allData[i-1].orderid, style: TextStyle(
                                    fontSize: 20,
                                    color: Colors.purple,
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                                SizedBox(height: 10),

                                SelectableText("chef_displayname: " + allData[i-1].chef_displayname,
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                                SizedBox(height: 10),

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                                ),

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                                SelectableText("Address1: " +
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                                SizedBox(
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                        }).toList());

                    });
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              itemCount: newListItem.data.documents.length,
            );
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      ),
    );
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}

A: I don't see any sorting in your code. I tend to use compareTo when sorting by date: https://api.dart.dev/stable/2.10.4/dart-core/DateTime/compareTo.html
To sort by date you can do something like this:
// If the date is a DateTime instance

objectsWithDate.sort((object1, object2) {
  return object1.date.compareTo(object2.date);
});

// If the date is NOT a DateTime instance

objectsWithDate.sort((object1, object2) {
  DateTime date1 = DateTime.parse(object1.date);
  DateTime date2 = DateTime.parse(object2.date);

  return date1.compareTo(date2);
});

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Whistler Ski Holidays
By Frances Mavor, 6th December, 2012 , Skiing
Canada is, for many people, the ultimate ski destination. Whether its quantity and quality of snow, the mountainside conditions and facilities, or even the in-resort features and standards; Canadian ski resorts are unbeatable on virtually all fronts. And none more so than Whistler. The spectacular mountain scenery draped in several feet of light, fluffy snow, is spotted with pine trees. At dusk the small mountain resort glows with soft lights, and the occasional pool is lit up a bright mouthwash shade of blue.
From November until late Spring Whistler ski holidays are a snow fanatic's paradise...
Ski Whistler
Whistler Ski Resort is split across two mountains; Whistler and Blackcomb. As you'd expect there are well-maintained pistes for all abilities, and lots of them! In addition there are tree runs, steep couloirs and the new backcountry experience of the Flute Bowl. There's more than enough to keep you going for a week, trust me! The ski school is top-notch and ideal way for kids and adults alike to learn or improve their technique, plus for advanced skiers they offer off-piste guiding. All ages from 3 years and upwards are taken.
Snow Adventures
Whistler is a haven not just for skiers but for all snow lovers. Snowmobile adventures and heli-skiing can arranged for adrenaline fuelled fun, or, for more peaceful pursuits, guided snowshoeing tours and cross-country skiing trails amongst tranquil and breath-taking alpine scenery. A must is the 'Peak 2 Peak' gondola linking Whistler Mountain's Roundhouse Lodge with Blackcomb Mountain's Rendezvous Restaurant. The incredible (year-round) journey offers jaw-dropping views - especially from the glass-bottomed gondolas! Whistler is a kind of nature playground year-round; through the summer months the forest trails are a hiking and biking paradise. Those in search of adventure and adrenaline can make the most of suspension bridges strung between the pine trees, and try zip-lining from treetop base to base.
Whistler Childcare
If you're travelling with kids in tow there's childcare available for children aged 18 to 48 months at three different locations. Where Whistler goes that extra mile is in offering free pagers so you know all is ok and can fully enjoy your days skiing with total piece of mind.
Four Seasons Resort Whistler
Accommodation generally is of a good standard in Canada; hotel accommodation is notably more popular than the European chalet style. One of my favourite hotels from which to ski is the Four Seasons Resort in Whistler; ideally located at the base of the Blackcomb Mountain with shuttle access to both the village and Whistler Mountain. Once you've finished a long day's skiing, there's a heated outdoor pool and a spa in which to rejuvenate. The hotel has a fantastic in-house restaurant called Sidecut serving the freshest seafood and juicy steaks all with glorious views over the snowy and pine forested mountains.
If you feel like venturing out in the evening, Whistler village has restaurants to suit more-or-less all styles, and decent après ski scene too. One of our favourite restaurants is Rim Rock Café which specialises in fish and game - the oysters are especially good! If you need any snow gear then head to McCoo's; George McConkey is reputed to be the best ski boot fitter around! (Make sure you book an appointment though - George is a busy man!) Non ski-related activities are aplenty in the village too; from cinemas and shopping to ice-skating, swimming, and indoor climbing.
Contact Original Travel
About Frances Mavor
Frances is one of our keen Asia Travel Experts with extensive travel experience throughout the Far East and India.
Yukon Trust Us! Why You Need to Visit The Yukon
Hulking mountains, glittering glaciers and Wild West-style towns; the Yukon plunges you into a world of adventure in the great outdoors. Whether you're gazing wide-eyed at the dancing Northern Lights, kicking back with a cancan show or soaring over icy lakes in a single propeller plane, the…
Dry Jan... Literally! Our Top Desert Destinations for 2020
Dry January sounds a little… well, dry. But if the lack of 'moonshine' is already getting you down, we're here to show you that dry doesn't have to be dull. Let us wet your appetite with some of our favourite holiday destinations which also happen to be some of the driest places on Earth…
'His Dark Materials' Animals and Where to See Them
Imagine a reality in which your soul existed outside of your body in animal form. This is the world created by Phillip Pullman in his best-selling trilogy, His Dark Materials, which was recently adapted into a hit BBC drama starring the likes of Dafne Keen, Ruth Wilson and James McAvoy. From…
Tradition Meets Glamour in St Moritz Switzerland
As first research trips go...
Last Minute Ski Holidays for Christmas and New Year!
Clip up your boots, grab your poles and jump into your skis, here are our last minute ski holidays for Christmas and New Year! The snow is tipping down and the season is well and truly under way in Chamonix.
Imagine this: you're sitting on a sofa 30 feet above the ground with two planks tied to your feet as you casually get hoiked up the side of a snowy mountain. What is this madness? Well, when put like that, skiing does sound a bit… odd. But who can deny the glory of fresh mountain air rushing…
Skip the Queues at These Secret Galleries and Museums Around the World
With the world-renowned Louvre in Paris bursting at the seams with visitors and New York's mecca of modern art, MoMA, soon due to close its doors for a four-month renovation, museum lovers will have to get creative when it comes to planning their next cultural circuit. Not to fret, we have…
Digital Detox in The Yukon
As adults it's all too common to lose touch with the magic in the world. Somewhere along the way - in between work, family, finances and a mountain of stress - we become blind to the beauty that is all around us, to the wonder of this extraordinary planet we live on. We become restricted by…
Where You Should Go Skiing, Based On Which Friends Character You Are
Remember that episode of Friends where Rachel wants to take everyone skiing, but the car breaks down and they never arrive? If she had booked a ski trip through Original Travel, we guarantee she'd have arrived on time, glass of Prosecco in hand, ready to hit the slopes the next morning.…
Ski Trips: Best for…
It is at this time of year as the skies darken, that we long for the slopes. Here's our guide to our favourite resorts in Europe for ski trips this winter.
Don't Be An Insta-Sheep...
Social media can cause almost anything to become famous overnight (anyone else remember the blue/gold dress saga of 2015?). Home to the weird, the wacky (goat yoga?!) and the wonderful, social media plays a huge part in the trends that creep into our everyday lives. The down side of this is…
Courchevel Hotels: The Wow Factor
Beyond impressive and unforgettable.


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ABOUT 4WALLS
FORTHCOMING SHOW
29 Jan - 27 April 2020
4WALLS will present SURFACE, a joint exhibition of artworks by international artists Kirk Mechar and Rakerman. Following the success of EARTH, these two artists are brought together again for an exciting show at 45 Park Lane.
SURFACE will run from 29th January to 27th April 2020 at 45 Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1K 1PN.
4WALLS is an established collaboration between two art dealers LAFONTAINE CONTEMPORARY ART & MORGAN-DAVIES ART.
SURFACE invites the viewer to experience these two artists' mastery of shape, texture and tone. Their ability to create a mysterious multi-dimensional space between the viewer, the canvas and beyond results in a powerful statement. Our eyes see the surface, but the mind explores the visual depth and space - space to think, to imagine and to inspire.
Canadian artist Kirk Mechar is widely recognized for largescale "flower" paintings and he works in in a variety of materials alone and in combination, including, wood, marble dust, glass and clay. Mechar's work is defined by a continuing interest in patterns, particularly as reflected in both abstract and figurative pieces. In the Mosaic Series all of the central elements of the early floral cascades recur in one form or another. They are informed by local colours, powerful sunlight, and by an apparent struggle to survive and bloom amid nature's inevitable decay. Kirk's work is the product of the creation, destruction and rebuilding of canvases. He will produce a painting and step away from it and then cut the canvas into 2cm "tiles" which he will then reconfigure to make a whole new painting. The viewer is immediately drawn to the surface of the canvas but as you get closer, you see the incredible depth of the painting. As a static output of a dynamic process - a snapshot of a story with its complex history waiting to be discovered.
London based artist Rakerman records, positions and re-arranges objects and surfaces in both urban and landscape locations, throughout the world. The result of this documentation has evolved into complex, textural works on paper, that play with the concept of the invisible and the visible. Some of the artworks attempt to make visible those things one does not normally see, or that can be taken for granted. Drawings are frequently made directly from ubiquitous surfaces such as walls, stairs, tables, paths and floors. Rakerman's work can easily be interpreted as one or several different identifiable objects. Yet at the same time the artist depicts something the viewer does not easily recognise at all.
In this exhibition SURFACE, a beautiful collection of artworks is displayed by both Kirk Mechar and Rakerman in their own individual styles, treatments, colour and texture that allows us to not only appreciate the surface of the artwork but also bring us deeper into each artwork.
4WALLS will be unveiling a new collection of artworks by both artists.
©2018 by 4Walls


Where is Gallagher's Music located?
What in-studio lessons do you offer?
We offer guitar, electric bass, mandolin, banjo and ukulele.
What styles of music does Robert Gallagher teach?
Robert is versed in all styles of guitar including but not limited to: classical, jazz, rock, pop, finger-style, blues and metal.
What in-home music lessons do you offer?
We offer guitar, piano, drums, cello, violin & viola.
Absolutely! Everyone has to start somewhere and many of our students have never had any training.
At what age can my child begin music lessons?
This depends on the child's ability, attention span, maturity, and interest level. Call our office to discuss the appropriate age for your instrument of choice.
Can an adult with no previous experience still begin music lessons?
Of course! Many of our students are beginning adults with no prior music experience. It's never too late to pick up an instrument and start learning!
What is the process to sign-up?
Just fill out the contact form or call our office.
What are your lesson prices?
Give our office a call. We are happy to discuss our in-studio guitar lesson and in-home music lesson rates with you over the phone.
What is your in-studio guitar lesson policy?
What is your in-home music lesson policy?
Our in-home music lessons are 30, 45 or 60 minutes per session. Robert Gallagher's in-studio lessons are either 30 or 60 minutes per session.
Ideally, each student should practice at least once a day. With our busy lives practice can be hard to fit in, but aiming for at least 3 times a week usually ensures enough practice until your next lesson. What if I have a tough time getting my child to practice? This is normal. Young students typically will not practice on their own. They will need encouragement from you to keep moving forward and not quit when it gets tough. Remember, no one regrets learning an instrument, but most people regret not sticking with it.
I haven't practiced, should I cancel my lesson for the week?
No. Consistency with lessons is what keeps you moving forward. There is always something to be learned or questions to be answered at your lesson.
Does Robert Gallagher travel to student's homes to teach guitar?
No. Unfortunately, Robert's busy teaching schedule prevents him from traveling outside of the studio.
Do your music instructors come to my home for lessons?
Yes. All of our other instructors travel to student's homes each week for their lessons.
Do you background check your instructors?
Do I need to be present for my child's lesson?
Yes, we require a parent or guardian over the age of 18 to be present if a teacher is coming to your home.
Can I meet the instructor to be sure I like them?
We want you to be happy with your instructor. If for any reason you feel it is not the best match, we can always assign a new instructor to you. Our method of assigning a private instructor is designed to make the best possible match before studies begin. However, if a change is desired, a student must first contact our office.
Do you offer instrument repairs?
Yes, we repair all stringed instruments. Call our office to arrange an appointment.
Do you offer rental instruments?
Yes we do! Call our office to arrange an appointment.
Where can I purchase an instrument, books and accessories?
We carry everything that you can possibly need to start your music lessons. Just call our office.
Do you offer a student concert?
Yes, once a year our students perform on stage at the Trinity House Theatre in Livonia, Michigan.
Yes. Gift certificates can be purchased in lesson groups of 4 or 8 lessons. Give us a call to purchase at (248) 712-1107 or purchase one online in our store here. Once we've processed your purchase, you'll receive a certificate via email in .pdf format.
Can I set up my lessons to be automatically billed to my credit card each month?


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Spanner in the Works Theatre Company
Available for Tour
Spanner in the Works Theatre Company (SITW) was established in Belfast in September 1998 and is led by Artistic Director Patricia Downey –an accomplished director and writer with twenty years experience in theatre and workshop facilitation.
SITW specialises in working with women, young people / schools and people with disabilities to explore a range of social concerns through the medium of drama.
Using drama workshops and devised pieces, the company develops productions exploring contemporary social issues that aim to challenge, provoke and engage audiences. We have addressed a number of important issues including dementia, domestic violence, binge drinking, Internet safety, human trafficking, racism, and legal highs.
Over the years SITW has worked with an extensive and diverse range of partners including DOJ, PCSP, Youth Justice, Down Special Olympics, Belfast Trust, Positive Futures: Achieving Dreams, Transforming Lives, Mindwise Downpatrick, The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, MindWise NI, Simon Community NI, Women's Aid NI, Belfast City Council, Dungannon & South Tyrone District Council, Mid & East Antrim Council, Omagh District Council and South Belfast Area Project; as well as primary and post primary schools, youth clubs, community groups and traveller's support groups; and has delivered drama programmes to adults with severe learning and physical disabilities.
The company is managed by Patricia Downey and employs approximately 20 freelance artists.
Artistic Director/Writers Profile
Patricia Downey is the Artistic Director /Writer and Co-founder of Spanner in the Works Theatre Company. She has over 20 years experience as a writer, director and freelance drama workshop facilitator.
In 2016 she was awarded a residency at internationally renowned Hedgebrook in Seattle, USA, which supports visionary women writers.
In 2015 was awarded the Highly Commended Community Impact Award from the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCAL).
In 2012 she was nominated for the Belfast Telegraph Women in the Arts Award
Patricia is passionate about the range of benefits drama workshops can deliver to individuals and communities and is committed to engaging with marginalized groups often overlooked by others. Here is what one teacher in special education said about her:
"Spanner in the Works Theatre Company has worked with me at St. Gerard's school for many years. Our pupils all have special needs and some have emotional and behavioural problems and it can be difficult to find outside agencies who can invest in our pupils. Tricia has given freely of her time to host workshops with our teenage pupils, who can find life very difficult, and Tricia is not afraid to tackle any issue with the young people. At our school we have also had the pleasure of watching Tricia, Bernard and their troupe of fantastic young actors perform. A wonderful experience for all."
Patricia is the driving force behind Spanner in Works Theatre Company has written extensively for the company, forging a unique style of hard-hitting contemporary theatre that aims to challenge, provoke and engage audiences in raw and immediate ways. She is the writer and director of the internationally acclaimed "Diablo", which tackles the subject of human trafficking.
In addition to her own projects, Patricia has been commissioned to write for a wide range of organisations including the Youth Justice, Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, Belfast City Council, and PCSP: and has worked with Mindwise NI, Simon Community, Women's Aid, and Down Special Olympics - and schools and youth groups across Northern Ireland.
She holds qualifications in Mental Health and Wellbeing Coaching and Conflict Management; and is trained in Child Protection and Disability Equality.
Patricia Downey
For further information on Patricia Downey and Spanner in the Works Theatre Company please contact:
56 Divis Drive
BT11 8AA
Email:patricia.downey@talk21.com
Belfast, BT11 8AA
© 2020 Spanner in the Works Theatre Company
Web Design by Laposa


Marine life, clean beaches and budget-friendly lodging and attractions make Morro Bay a good choice for a family vacation on California's Central Coast.
For a small fishing village in Central California, Morro Bay (population: 10,500) sure has a lot of fun family-friendly activities. No matter what you're doing, you get a clear view of the town's claim to fame: the 581-foot high Morro Rock, a State Historic Landmark. Whether you're there for one day or longer, chances are you'll fall in love with this quaint and charming town located about 15 minutes north of downtown San Luis Obispo and near famous attractions. We did.
Morro Bay's coastal location midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco makes it an easy and scenic commute for California travelers. From our home in Valencia – a suburb of Los Angeles – it's a beautiful coastal drive to Morro Bay. Between work and college classes, we planned for just a two-day visit, so my husband, three college kids and our dog Trooper (Morro Bay is super dog-friendly) got an early start to arrive by noon and make the most of our stay.
Before we went, we purchased a Morro Bay Adventure Pass (family pass $90), similar to CityPASS booklets which contain tickets for free or discounted admission to major attractions. The Morro Bay Tourism Board customized the Adventure Pass to include vouchers for local activities, attractions and free samples of jerky, candy and yogurt. We used our vouchers for a bay cruise, kayaking and generous beef jerky samples from House of Jerky. Vouchers can also be used for sub-sea tours, surrey rentals and admission to a small aquarium.
Our noon arrival was perfect timing for a picnic lunch at Anchor Memorial Park (named after local fisherman lost at sea) on the waterfront. The small park has views of the bay, marina and Morro Rock. From there, we walked along a paved path with our excited and curious 12-year-old lab, Trooper, to the beach closest to Morro Rock, where he chased after shore birds and lunged into the small waves. Along the short walk, we saw a colony of otters swimming and floating in the calm bay.
Captain Stew's Bay Cruise is a great way to get on the water while soaking up some fun facts about the area. On the 45-minute narrated tour, we got the scoop on best beaches for kids and dogs, learned that cod is the most common fish caught in local waters and that Morro Rock is one of nine local volcanic plugs and was climbable until 1968. Our friendly captain cruised close to otters and a barge piled with about 80 barking sea lions. You can hear and see these sea lions from shore but they're much more fun to see up close as they wriggle, wrestle and dive in and out of the water. Rates: $10 adults, $5 ages 12 and younger, free for ages 2 and younger. The Adventure Pass includes vouchers for this cruise.
Mom and pop shops, laid-back eateries (lots of seafood options), water sport rentals and a couple of small public parks with picnic tables line the small, scenic waterfront and embarcadero. Unlike many other beach cities, here you can sit at bay-view tables and chairs placed adjacent to restaurants and shops without making a purchase to watch the marina scene. That's one of the many things we like about Morro Bay – nature and a welcoming, laid-back ambiance. Plus, hotels, activities and attractions are priced low, making a family vacation easy on the wallet.
We took a relaxing stroll, stopping at places such as Carousel Taffy, an old fashioned candy shop with barrels of flavored taffy that include mango, peaches and cream, lemonade, chicken and waffles, rum and many more. We bought a bag of our favorites for about $4.
Worth a visit (especially if your kids love skateboarding) is the Morro Bay Skateboard Museum, which features a collection of over 200 skateboards from all eras. If you skateboarded as a kid, you'll probably find a board similar to yours. Free admission.
At The Shell Shop we browsed through displays and exhibits of shells from more than 22 countries. The variety of shells, clams, corals, specimens and other items was impressive. Since 1955 the shop owners have been traveling and collecting these exquisite treasures, so there's a lot to see.
After an afternoon at the beach and exploring the small town, we walked to dinner at the family-owned Tognazinni's Dockside Restaurant. The family owns and operates three side-by-side restaurants: the original restaurant, Dockside Too and Dockside Three. We ate at Dockside Too, which features live music and a dog-friendly patio that overlooks the bay. The casual eatery offers a good selection of seafood, sandwiches and burgers that you order at the counter and eat outside on plastic chairs and tables. The bill for our family of five came to just $67.
A trip highlight was a morning kayak around the serene bay, an estuary where numerous sea lions splashed alongside us and curious otters swam nearby. As we settled into our kayaks, the shop's owner advised us to cross the bay to make paddling easier with the rising tide. We maneuvered around colorful, bobbing boats and took photos of the wildlife around us. The ride back was a breeze as the current carried us along. What an exhilarating start to the day! Another Adventure Pass attraction.
The pretty 2,770 2-acre state park has forested walking trails, a lagoon ideal for stand up paddling, the Morro Rock Natural Preserve, the Heron Rookery Natural Preserve, the Morro Bay Star Park Golf Course and the Museum of Natural History (free admission for ages 16 and younger). Free park admission.
We stayed at the very modest Rockview Inn & Suites, less than a five-minute walk to the waterfront and about a 10-minute walk to the Morro Rock and beaches. Like many small beach and mountain towns, lodging can be quirky but decent.
While the Rockview is nothing to write home about, it's clean and the family suite was spacious enough for our family of six (that includes Trooper). Three double beds (one in a separate bedroom), a mid-size fridge, microwave and 32-inch flat screen TV made this basic hotel comfortable for a short stay. Our view was of the parking lot, but walking a few short steps we could see Morro Rock and the waterfront. The complimentary breakfast was simple but included cereal, waffles, toast, juice, milk and coffee. The free WiFi worked well after the owner rebooted the router for our room. Front desk staff was helpful in providing maps and information about their favorite beaches, parks and restaurants.


If ready, campers then move to advanced building and programming projects that include: a Race car, Ferris Wheel, and Carousel. As the week draws to a close, campers can utilize their skills they have learned to build an X-wing Fighter or Marine Helicopter. Parents are invited to join us on Friday's Family Day to view their child's creations.


Even Jimmy Fallon lost it and couldn't believe they were really able to pull this whole thing it off! Get those tissues ready, you're gonna need them!
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has always been open about his love for the men and women in our nation's military.
And in a few days, Spike TV will air his star-studded Rock the Troops special, filmed at Hawaii's Pearl Harbor.
But on Friday night during his appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, he took the opportunity to give back to a military family.
Specifically, a family member who's also a producer on Jimmy Fallon's show — Karina, an army veteran, who was naturally VERY surprised.
She and her husband, Todd, a master sergeant in the Air Force, met overseas. He's currently deployed and lives over 5,000 miles away.
The two had been apart for a year and a half, but The Rock brought Todd back — as you can see him sneaking up behind Karina.


Finish up a work task that could occupy your mind over the break. If you can't finish the task, at least take a few minutes to create a plan to accomplish the project when you return to work. It will help your mind relax and "let go" of the task for a couple of days.
Plan specific activities with family members or friends. Even if it's a phone call, be proactive about scheduling it so that it doesn't get lost and you return to work thinking "I wish I had..."
Reflect on the people who have made this year more meaningful. What could you do for them over the holidays to show your gratitude?
Schedule time for yourself. Engage in that hobby you have put off. Read until you fall asleep, wake up and repeat a couple of times. Unplug from technology.
Soon, your circus will once again be moving quickly with work and planning for the holidays. Make the most of your Thanksgiving intermssion-you need it.


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Canadian Parliament suspended
The Parliament of Canada has been suspended until January 26, 2009, by Prime Minster Stephen Harper. On Thursday, Harper obtained the consent of the Governor General, Michaëlle Jean, to prorogue Parliament, a procedure which suspends the legislature without dissolving it. This prevents the Parliament from overthrowing the government and avoids calling a new election.
A coalition of the Liberal Party of Canada and the New Democratic Party had looked ready to overthrow the Conservative Party of Canada's minority government led by Harper.
"The first order of business will be the presentation of a federal budget," Harper told reporters outside of the Governor's Rideau Hall residence. "Let's get on with actually working on a package. That's what I think Canadians want us to do, is work on the economy and work together, work together in the interest in Canada."
Stéphane Dion, the leader of the Liberal Party, who was positioned to become the new Prime Minister, said the coalition would still seek to replace Harper barring a "monumental change" in his policies.
"For the first time in the history of Canada, the prime minister of Canada is running away from the Parliament of Canada," Dion said. He said Harper has "placed partisan politics ahead of the interest of all Canadians."
"Nothing has changed for us," added Dion. "We are more committed than ever with the coalition."
New Democrat leader Jack Layton said it was a "sad day for parliamentary democracy," and that Harper was trying to "escape accountability."
"He's put a lock on the door of the House of Commons and he refuses to face the people of Canada through their elected representatives," Layton said, addressing press at the House of Commons.
On Wednesday evening, Prime Minister Harper spoke to Canadians in a televised address.
"The Opposition is attempting to impose this deal without your say, without your consent, and without your vote. This is no time for backroom deals with the separatists; it is the time for Canada's government to focus on the economy and specifically on measures for the upcoming budget. This is a pivotal moment in our history,"
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Kudos to ZDNET on this one. Thanks to designer Carl Jeffers, here is a look at the very internal campaign Apple has taken on in Cupertino to keep their design staff as slim and trim as their phones.
Now you have the Design + Health kit to keep you on track. We don't just design products. We design you!
With appropriate drink sizes in fun colors!
I tend to think running with two full mugs of tea is just an all-around bad idea.
Great! I always wondered about that. Thanks Apple! You're the best boss/overlord ever!
Now granted, keeping fit is important and can often take a backseat to more sedentary endeavors like design or writing about design. You might even laud Apple for taking it seriously enough to take the steps to address it. But I'm just not sure anyone needs to be taught how to walk. Post-It notes reminding you to eat a salad are kinda obnoxious. And doing coffee mug curls probably isn't gonna cut it. Even after you acknowledge that they at least have a sense of humor about it. But I could be wrong.
For the full rundown and more design manual madness, head over to ZDNET.


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Warning period over for texting while driving
By Staff Reporters on January 8, 2020 FL Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles', Florida Highway Patrol, Gene S. Spaulding, Terry L. Rhodes, Wireless Communications While Driving Law Florida, Local
As of Jan. 1, law enforcement began pulling drivers over and issuing tickets, not warnings, for using a mobile device while driving such as texting while driving. The law also went into full effect for operating a mobile device in a non-hands-free manner while driving in a designated school crossing, school zone or active work […]
Budget recommendations set to benefit FWC conservation efforts
By Brian Lester on December 13, 2019 FL Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Mote Marine Laboratory, Python removal, reef fish, State Reef Fish Survey, University of South Florida Lifestyle/Leisure, Local, Science/Environment
Budget recommendations are in place for the 2020-21 fiscal year in the state of Florida and several are set up to benefit the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and its environmental initiatives. More than $20 million is recommended to be dedicated to a wide range of initiatives, including $9.9 million to combat invasive species […]
Denied self defense
By Editorial on December 12, 2019 Cameron Walters, editorial, FL Gov. Ron DeSantis, Joshua Watson, Mohammed Haitham, NAS Pensacola Navarre Press Editorial
On Dec. 3, a Saudi Arabian flight student arrived on NAS Pensacola with a pistol. This student had special permission from the U.S. government to be in the country and to train alongside the U.S. Navy at the base. The gunman went to the classrooms where he trained with other students, both U.S. citizens and […]
Florida worker's comp insurance rates decreasing 7.5%
By Staff Reporters on December 8, 2019 FL Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida, Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, Jimmy Patronis, National Council on Compensation Insurance, Workers' compensation insurance Business, Florida
Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier has issued a final order granting approval to the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) for a statewide overall decrease of 7.5% for Florida workers' compensation insurance rates. This applies to both new and renewal workers' compensation insurance policies effective in Florida as of Jan. 1, 2020.
Tourism generates 6,600 jobs in Santa Rosa
By Jamie Gentry on November 21, 2019 Andy Peterson, FL Gov. Ron DeSantis, gulf breeze zoo, Julie White, Paradise Marketing, Santa Rosa County, Visit Florida Business, Economy
Visitors to Santa Rosa County spend more than $464 million annually in the county, supporting thousands of jobs and businesses according to the most recent data available from the Tourist Development Office. That's no surprise considering the county brought in more than 868,000 visitors in 2017 (most recent data available), and the last two years […]
State seeks public input on new education standards
By Staff Reporters on October 12, 2019 common core, Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran, FL Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida, Florida Department of Education, Florida Standards Listening Tour, public input, Santa Rosa County, Walton High School Education, Florida
Floridians can weigh in on the revamp of Florida's K-12 educational standards this month in the Florida Standards Listening Tour series scheduled throughout the state by Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran. The forum closest to Santa Rosa County is scheduled for Oct. 23 at Walton High School in Walton County. Read the full article in […]
State opens short fall season for red snapper
By Brian Lester on October 10, 2019 Amanda Nalley, Fishing, FL Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, gulf of mexico, Gulf Reef Fish Survey, Recreational red snappery fishery, red snapper season Fishing, Local
Good news has arrived for anglers craving extra days of fishing for red snapper. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced this month that six additional days have been added to the season in the Gulf of Mexico. Open to private recreational anglers and for-hire operations, the following dates are open for red snapper fishing: Oct. 12-13, […]
Florida toughens ban on texting while driving
By Staff Reporters on October 7, 2019 AAA, FL Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida, Florida Department of Education, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles', florida department of transportation, Florida Highway Patrol, Florida Police Chief's Association, Florida Sheriff's Association, school zone, Terry Rhodes Florida, Government, Local
As of Tuesday, Oct. 1, motorists in Florida can be stopped for using a hands-free communications device while driving in a designated school crossing, school zone or active work zone area. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), through its division of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), sent out an advisory reminding […]
Five things to know: Countdown to legislative session 2020
By Jamie Gentry on September 5, 2019 Alex Andrade, Chris Lyon, Commissioner Bob Cole, doug broxson, Eglin Air Force Base, FL Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida, Florida Sunshine Law, Florida's 2020 legislative session, government, Holley-Navarre Water System, infrastructure projects, Jon Johnson, Navarre Area United, Navarre Beach, Navarre Beach Fire referendum, Navarre Beach Fire Rescue, navarre incorporation, Pre-emption laws, Rapid Infiltration Base System, Santa Rosa County, Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners, Tim Parson Government, Local
As of this issue's publication date, there are 131 days until the start of Florida's 2020 legislative session, but preparations are already in full swing. Governments, legislators, lobbyists and organizations throughout the state have been setting their priorities, talking strategy and drafting their bills to prepare for roughly 60 days of the meat and potatoes […]
Branham appointed to Alzheimer's Advisory Committee
By Brian Lester on August 16, 2019 Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease, FL Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida, Michelle Branham, Richard Prudom, Yarissa Reyes Florida, Local
Michelle Branham knows as much as anyone about Alzheimer's and the devastating effects of one of the most prevalent diseases in the nation. She's the vice president of public policy for the Alzheimer's Association in the state of Florida, and earlier this month, Gov. Ron DeSantis named her to the state's Alzheimer's Disease Advisory Committee. […]
Local SBDC takes top awards for small business support
By Jamie Gentry on July 12, 2019 Adam McCloskey, Ask Adam series, Ayesha Haider, Christa Wilson, Diana Jernigan, Dorian Zwierewicz, FL Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida Small Business Development Center, Florida State Star Award, Hurricane Michael, John Emsing, Kelly Massey, Kyle Polhlopek, Mike Myhre, Navarre, Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, SBDC Region of the Year, Small business support, University of Central Florida, University of North Florida, University of West Florida Business
Local efforts to support small businesses received statewide kudos last month as the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network handed out its annual awards. Navarre's own Adam McCloskey received the Florida State Star Award for his work. Read the full article in the July 11 issue of Navarre Press. Visit navarrepress.com/subscribe to view […]
Navarre incorporation needs 2,600 petition signatures
By Jamie Gentry on July 10, 2019 Commission Chairman Sam Parker, Commissioner Dave Piech, Commissioner Don Salter, Donna Harvell, feasibility study, FL Gov. Ron DeSantis, Incorporation, Jonathan Cole, Navarre, Navarre Area United Political Action Committee, Petition, Rep. Jayer Williamson, Santa Rosa County, Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners Headlines
The rules of engagement are taking shape for revival of the Navarre incorporation effort, even if information on what that will look like is hard to come by. Navarre Area United Political Action Committee (PAC) leader Jonathan Cole went before the Board of County Commissioners Monday to set the parameters for a petition effort. If […]
Area lawmakers say recreational pot coming
By Rob Johnson on June 14, 2019 cannabis, Constitutional amendment, FL Gov. Ron DeSantis, FL Rep. Alex Andrade, FL Rep. Jayer Williamson, Florida, Floridians, Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce, marijuana, medical marijuana, Recreational pot, Regulate Florida, Rick Scott, Santa Rosa County Florida, Headlines, Politics
Recreational marijuana's legalization in Florida is inevitable and could come within three years, according to Santa Rosa County's two members of the state House of Representatives. "The whole movement about medical marijuana has really been about recreational use and it's going in that direction," said Rep. Alex Andrade, R-Gulf Breeze. Addressing the Gulf Breeze Area […]
Rep. Williamson talks session wrap-up
By Jamie Gentry on June 13, 2019 Bistro 98, FL Gov. Ron DeSantis, FL Rep. Jayer Williamson, Florida House of Representatives, Frank Losey, Garcon Point Bridge, Genetic testing, Midway Fire Department, Northwest Florida I-10 Industrial Park, Santa Rosa County Judicial Center, Santa Rosa County Republican Club, Woodbine Road Local, Politics
In a wrap-up the 2019 legislative session, State Rep. Jayer Williamson addressed constituents of the Santa Rosa County Republican Club June 4 at Bistro 98. He said he was very proud to have chaired the Appropriations Committee in his third year as a member of the Florida House of Representatives. Read the full article […]
Legislative session a mixed bag for school district
By Jamie Gentry on May 24, 2019 education, Elkhart Drive, FL Gov. Ron DeSantis, HB 7070, Joey Harrell, legislation, Navarre, New schools, Public Education Capital Outlay, Santa Rosa County School District, santa rosa county schools, tim wyrosdick Education, State
The deadline for Gov. Ron DeSantis to sign or veto bills in 2019 has passed, and the results have left the Santa Rosa County School District with more freedom than they previously had. HB 7070, a massive and complex education bill, received the Governor's signature May 9. Read the full article in the May […]
Age-friendly designation given to Florida
By Brian Lester on May 6, 2019 AARP, AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, Ashley Chambers, FL Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida, Florida Department of Elder Affairs, Floridians, Laura Cantwell, senior citizens, Sunshine State Florida, Local
Florida has been awarded an age-friendly designation through the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. The initiative to create age-friendly communities and states began in 2012. The Sunshine State currently has 26 communities with the designation. The state now has it as well. Read the full article in the May 2 issue of […]
Lawmakers OK property insurance overhaul
By Jamie Gentry on May 2, 2019 Assignment of Benefits, Barry Gilway, Citizens Property Insurance, Commissioner David Altmaier, FL Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida, Florida Legislature, HB 7065, Insurance, Insurance companies, Jimmy Patronis, Office of Insurance Regulation, Santa Rosa County, Sen. Doug Broxson Business
After several years and several iterations, legislation to curb rising property insurance costs and stop the alleged abuse of the Assignment of Benefits (AOB) system passed both chambers of the Florida Legislature April 24. Sponsored by state Sen. Doug Broxson, whose district includes Santa Rosa County, the legislation puts new regulations on AOB litigation, which […]
Symposium shines economic light on Northwest Florida
By Jamie Gentry on April 29, 2019 Aerospace and aviation, Baytowne Conference Center, Commissioner Bob Cole, Commissioner Dave Piech, Commissioner Lane Lynchard, Cybsecurity, Dan Schebler, Ed Carson, Enterprise Florida, FL Gov. Ron DeSantis, Gulf Power, Gulf Power Economic Symposium, Holley-Navarre Water System, Jamal Sowell, Kara Cardona, Local-Option Sales Tax, Manufacturing, Mark Murray, Marlene Santos, Mike Kennedy, Miramar Beach, Navy Federal Credit Union, northwest florida, Randy Jorgenson, Rob Williamson, Roy Andrews, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Santa Rosa County, Shannon Ogletree Headlines
Movers and shakers of Northwest Florida convened in Miramar Beach April 17-18 with the intent of growing economic success in the region during the 22nd Gulf Power Economic Symposium, held at Baytowne Conference Center at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort. This year's theme was Our Time. Our Place. Our Now! Read the full article in the […]
Florida lawmakers aim to crackdown on texting while driving
By Staff Reporters on April 5, 2019 distracted driving, driving, FL Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida, Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Florida Law, Florida Senate Judiciary Committee, HB 107, House of Representatives, Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office, SB 76, Sgt. Rich Aloy, texting, Traffic offense Florida, Government, Local
The Florida Senate Judiciary Committee passed a bill March 25 to make texting and driving a primary offense within the state of Florida, but it still must face the full Senate. SB 76 moved through the committee with 5 yeas and 1 nay. Read the full article in the April 4 issue of Navarre Press. […]
Florida lawmakers to take up 'heartbeat bill'
By Staff Reporters on March 21, 2019 abortion, Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act, Brett Kavanaugh, Fetal heartbeat, FL Gov. Ron DeSantis, FL Rep. Mike Hill, Florida, Florida Legislature, Florida Supreme Court, Florida's House of Representatives, HB 235, Heartbeat bill, Neil Gorsuch, Rep. Anna Eskamani, Reproductive Health Act, SB 792, Sen. Dennis Baxley Local
The Florida Legislature is set to consider a bill that would ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, part of a renewed Republican Party strategy to expand restrictions on abortion in state laws nationwide. In January, State Rep. Mike Hill of Pensacola sponsored the so-called "heartbeat bill" in Florida's House of Representatives. Read the […]
DeSantis makes waves going into legislative session
By Jamie Gentry on February 28, 2019 Andrew Gillum, Charles Greenlee, Coach Aaron Feis Guardian Program, common core, Ernest Thomas, Everglades, FL Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida Department of Education, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, government, Groveland Four, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Mary Beth Jackson, Rick Scott, Samual Shepherd, Sheriff Scott Israel, South Florida Water Management District, Susan Bucher, Walter Irvin Local
Agree or disagree with his actions, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been making decisions–and lots of them–since taking office Jan. 8. Government is often accused of moving slowly, but the governor has made a point of taking some type of action on a variety of fronts discussed during his heated campaign for the office. Read […]
DeSantis orders revamp of Florida academic standards
By Jamie Gentry on February 6, 2019 Civic education, common core, Debbie Gunnoe, FL Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida, Florida education system, public schools, Richard Corcoran, tim wyrosdick, Twitter, U.S. Constitution Education
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order Jan. 31 to eliminate Common Core from Florida's education system. The move has received praise from state and local education officials. Executive order 19-32, titled "Commitment to Eliminating Common Core, Ensuring High-Quality Academic Standards and Raising the Bar for Civic Literacy," calls for the review and revision of […]