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Capturing Toronto's past through art
Gazing north on Yonge Street from Queen Street in 1948, acrylic on stretched canvas, 18" x 24", painted in 1995.
Toronto is one of the fastest changing cities in the world. I observe this phenomenon with a sense of pride, but at the same time lament that as the city grows vertically and expands its borders, much of its architectural history is being obliterated. Many years ago, in an attempt to preserve the images of my youth, I commenced sketching and painting city scenes, in acrylic, watercolour and oil. The above painting depicts the intersection of Queen and Yonge as I remember it as a boy, when my brother and I accompanied my mother on the old Peter Witt streetcars to visit Eaton's during the Christmas season. By the time we departed from the store, darkness had fallen. Of course the highlight of the excursion was Eaton's Toyland, on the fifth floor of the old Eaton's store. To create the painting, I supplemented my memories with historic photographs from the City of Toronto Archives and sketches of the facades of the two buildings that remain at the intersection today.
I commenced my Toronto paintings in the 1970s, and a few years later, I began retaining the city's history by researching and writing. My books, fiction and non-fiction, are steeped in Toronto's past. As I work, I am continually reminded that no matter how much I learn, there is so much more to discover. It is an humbling experience. I often wonder how researchers in London, Paris or Rome cope with the seemingly endless layers of history of these cities, which extend through thousands of years. My research has also caused me to greatly appreciate the writings of Bruce Bell and Mike Filey, who have expertly chronicled Toronto's past. These historians have truly contributed much to the citizens of this city.
Below are a few more paintings that attempt to recreate scenes from past. Buildings and streetcars dominate most of them, the human figures inserted to animate the scenes or simply to provide foregrounds. Thus, they are not depicted in great detail. In all of the painting, I have employed bright vivid colours, often brushing them on the canvases without blending or mixing. The effect may be jarring to some viewers, but it is how I remember these scenes from my boyhood. When we are young, our world is bright and colourful; it is aging that dim's our visions.
Painted in 1997, the painting entitled, "Christmas Eve—1948," is my favourite among those in this series. It most accurately reflects my boyhood memories of blustery evenings when we departed the old Eaton's Store at Queen and Yonge Streets. It was often after 5pm, when the sun had plunged beneath the horizon and the lights of the city sparkled in the December darkness. It was on occasions such as this that my fascination with streetcars commenced and it has never departed.
The view in the painting gazes west from Queen Street East toward Yonge Street. The Christmas wreaths in the windows of the Bank of Montreal, on the northeast corner, and the decorated trees in the windows of the Simpson's Store (now The Bay), on the southwest corner, create yuletide warmth on a snowy winter night, the wind whipping the thick flakes of white around the brightly-lit buildings. As a child, I thought it was magical.
The intersection of Yonge and College (Carlton) Streets in 1948. The large building on the right-hand side is the old Eaton's College Street Store. The painting is 18"24," acrylic on stretched canvas, painted in 1995. Compared to the previous painting, the scene is calm, the wind more gentle, the dominance of blue hinting at the bitterly cold temperatures, despite the bright red of the streetcars and the sign on the Kresge Store. When writing this post, I noticed that "Kresge" is misspelled in the painting.
View gazing north on Bay Street in 1934, acrylic on stretched canvas, 18" x 24", painted in 1990. This painting is not from the memories of my youth. I was fortunate to locate a copy of the book that the City of Toronto published in 1934 to commemorate the centennial of the incorporation of the city. In the book was a small black and white sketch of Bay Street. It was the inspiration for the painting, supplemented with archival photos and sketches done on location of the old buildings that remained on Bay Street in 1990.
This is painting was created through archival photographs. The scene gazes east on Queen Street toward Yonge Street, c. 1918. The Eaton's and Simpson's (now the Bay) stores are visible. The Bank of Montreal, on the northeast corner of Yonge and Queen can also be seen. This building now contains an entrance to the Yonge Subway. The painting is 18"x20", acrylic on stretched canvas, painted in 1990.
This colourful winter scene, painted in 1992, depicts shoppers boarding a Yonge streetcar to return home on "Christmas Eve in 1948." The warmth of the family kitchen and loved ones awaiting them is foremost in their thoughts. The shoppers ignore the biting December winds, thinking of the happiness the contents of the bulky parcels that they carry will create when Christmas morning dawns. As the scene unfold, stores are being shuttered, the frantic yuletide shopping having ended, winter's darkness quietly descending around them. The Yonge streetcar in the painting will circle Union Station at its south terminus and on its northern route travel as far as the city limits, on the brow of the hill overlooking Hogg's Hollow. The TTC streetcar contained a small stove, fuelled by coal, to warm the passengers. Christmas morning would descend in a few hours, a time span that excited children considered a lifetime.
This scene is pure fantasy, the streetcar much larger than reality, occupying a greater portion of Yonge Street than is possible. The bright solid colours generate warmth on a cold winter canvas. As a child, I thought streetcars were larger than ocean liners, magical vehicles that transported me to wondrous locations like Kew Gardens, Woodbine Beach, the Humber River Valley, High Park and the ferry docks to journey to Centre Island.
The exaggerations of memory are a vital part of our past. Reality is something that awaits us when are older or have become teenagers, which when we were young children, meant the same. Anyone in their teens was an older person.
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Recent publication entitled "Toronto's Theatres and the Golden Age of the Silver Screen," by the author of this blog. The publication explores 50 of Toronto's old theatres and contains over 80 archival photographs of the facades, marquees and interiors of the theatres. It relates anecdotes and stories of the author and others who experienced these grand old movie houses.
Note: This is a book of memories.
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Theatres Included in the Book:
Chapter One – The Early Years—Nickelodeons and the First Theatres in Toronto
Theatorium (Red Mill) Theatre—Toronto's First Movie Experience and First Permanent Movie Theatre, Auditorium (Avenue, PIckford), Colonial Theatre (the Bay), the Photodome, Revue Theatre, Picture Palace (Royal George), Big Nickel (National, Rio), Madison Theatre (Midtown, Capri, Eden, Bloor Cinema, Bloor Street Hot Docs), Theatre Without a Name (Pastime, Prince Edward, Fox)
Chapter Two – The Great Movie Palaces – The End of the Nickelodeons
Loew's Yonge Street (Elgin/Winter Garden), Shea's Hippodrome, The Allen (Tivoli), Pantages (Imperial, Imperial Six, Ed Mirvish), Loew's Uptown
Chapter Three – Smaller Theatres in the pre-1920s and 1920s
Oakwood, Broadway, Carlton on Parliament Street, Victory on Yonge Street (Embassy, Astor, Showcase, Federal, New Yorker, Panasonic), Allan's Danforth (Century, Titania, Music Hall), Parkdale, Alhambra (Baronet, Eve), St. Clair, Standard (Strand, Victory, Golden Harvest), Palace, Bedford (Park), Hudson (Mount Pleasant), Belsize (Crest, Regent), Runnymede
Chapter Four – Theatres During the 1930s, the Great Depression
Grant ,Hollywood, Oriole (Cinema, International Cinema), Eglinton, Casino, Radio City, Paramount, Scarboro, Paradise (Eve's Paradise), State (Bloordale), Colony, Bellevue (Lux, Elektra, Lido), Kingsway, Pylon (Royal, Golden Princess), Metro
Chapter Five – Theatres in the 1940s – The Second World War and the Post-War Years
University, Odeon Fairlawn, Vaughan, Odeon Danforth, Glendale, Odeon Hyland, Nortown, Willow, Downtown, Odeon Carlton, Donlands, Biltmore, Odeon Humber, Town Cinema
Chapter Six – The 1950s Theatres
Savoy (Coronet), Westwood
Chapter Seven – Cineplex and Multi-screen Complexes
Cineplex Eaton Centre, Cineplex Odeon Varsity, Scotiabank Cineplex, Dundas Square Cineplex, The Bell Lightbox (TIFF)
Posted by Doug Taylor on February 23, 2015 in architecture toronto, historic Toronto, Toronto history, tourism Toronto
Tags: Christmas in Toronto, Toronto paintings, Toronto scenes in art, Torontro in winter
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Well, I think I have a design for the chick villain now, though it came out of nowhere and wasn't quite what I was going for. She's the combination of two people, quite literally, since Weapon D/Mixmaster fused her together during a drunken rampage. As a result, she has mouths in weird places and can stretch her body to double her normal reach to make up for the added mass. It's very scientific, you know. Kinda looks like a blonde Freddy from A Different World, save for the stretchiness. Watch those hands fellas....they're not for show.


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Pride, Not Prejudice: Brewing Safe Spaces for the LGBTQ+ Community
Danny Benz, far left, founded the Florida chapter of Queers Makin' Beers to be a safe space for his community. (credit: Shanna McAfee)
After the June 12, 2016, mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Danny Benz sat stunned two hours away in Stuart, Florida. It was hard to believe a tragedy of this magnitude had happened so close to home. The LGBTQ+ community lost 49 people that night. Benz feared that there may not be a safe space for his beloved community anymore. The magnitude of this attack imposed the seriousness of safety on Benz's mind.
After the shooting, Benz's friends began avoiding gay bars, but Benz wasn't about to let the attack keep him from the places and people he found solace in.
"The moment that we choose fear over courage allows the assailants to win," says Benz. "If being with your queer community is what makes you happy and feel safe, go be with them. We can't worry about being attacked or becoming targets. It doesn't serve yourself or your community by avoiding places that you love."
People were in shock and mourning. Gay bars were supposed to be safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community, and the Pulse shooting was a violent reminder that finding those spaces is sometimes easier said than done.
The term "safe space" originated in the 1960s among the LGBTQ+ community. Referring to gay or lesbian bars, a safe space was a place to socialize with like-minded people — and maybe find love — while providing a sense of safety and community.
Beer has served as a social elixir for centuries. As barriers to socialization go down, conversations increase, leading to the possibility of meeting a new and interesting person and having conversations that make your worldview a little bigger. Bars exist for the purpose of socializing while imbibing. Some breweries are going a step further and making explicit stances about being a welcoming and inclusive space for all members in their community. For example, Florida's Dunedin Brewery, Kansas City's Boulevard Brewing Co. and Nashville's Yazoo Brewing Company all post signs stating that they specifically welcome all ages, genders, countries of origin, sexual orientations and more.
How Do You Create a Community?
Queers Makin' Beers was first founded in California. (credit: Shanna McAfee)
Benz is from Stuart, a small town on Florida's Atlantic Coast, about an hour north of West Palm Beach and well over two hours south of Daytona. Stuart is in Martin County, a very conservative portion of Florida.
Even before Pulse, Benz had the aspiring idea to create a queer space in his hometown, driven by his experiences of growing up in a small town without one. He believed that the only way to have a queer community was to create one. Benz became consumed by the question, "How does one create a queer community where one has never existed?"
He wanted to create a space where queer people in small towns could know that they had a family, a place to learn, and a place to socialize. Although he was unclear how to accomplish it, he took the first step and made a conscious decision to create a safe space — and the beer community was his answer.
Benz found a way to make a difference through the homebrewing club, Queers Makin' Beers. Originally founded in California in July 2015, the group's mission is to provide a safe space for people in queer culture to meet and learn about brewing beer, regardless of brewing experience.
He didn't know much about beer, but after seeing the success of the California group, his gut told him a homebrewing club would create the atmosphere of acceptance he wanted to build.
Benz didn't know how to brew beer, either, and he lacked a location to host a brewing event. All that changed when he met Michael Meier at a barbeque. Meier was an avid homebrewer and queer farmer with an urban farm in downtown Stuart. Meier was excited about sharing his space and his beer knowledge to create a community. With that, the Florida chapter of Queers Makin' Beers was born.
Forming the group proved to be an ambitious task.
"The challenge we've had creating this space is the same that any community creation has — finding new members," he explains. "Even though we have the passion to create the space, if we don't have members there is no space."
The Florida chapter of Queers Makin' Beers continues to grow. (credit: Shanna McAfee)
When he first started out, the group's social media accounts only had about a dozen followers. He decided to take a grassroots approach to spread the word, so Benz visited area events to introduce himself to people. He'd follow it up with a personal text message to remind them to come to brew days.
"We have a dedicated group of around five people and our largest session had 14 people. It is a lot of hard work, but it is worth it," he tells us.
"I have learned so much. This experience has deepened my curiosity of beer. I respect the art of beer making and the hard work required to brew," Benz says. "The new people coming to explore beer with us also see this."
Benz' mission is being fulfilled — a community is growing where one did not exist before. The Florida chapter of Queers Makin' Beers is growing: Experienced queer female brewers are joining because they are tired of being mansplained to; they just want to brew. Queer non-brewers are coming solely because it is an LGBTQ+ event, but they're leaving with an appreciation for brewing beer.
"At the end of every session, I feel confident and proud of what we have created, both in the beer and in a safe space for my community," he says.
Finding Safety in the Beer Community
Bri Burrows helped plan Pride Week events at Big Rip Brewing in Kansas City. (Credit: Shannon Roth)
Bri Burrows, a brewer at The Big Rip Brewing Co. in Kansas City, who goes by @KCbeerQueer on Twitter, knows what it's like to feel conspicuous in a room. To her, a safe space is "somewhere I can either be alone, or with friends, or with my partner and not get weird looks or stared at because of who I'm with or how I look."
She's found a comfortable place and her niche in beer.
"I have never felt safer around any other people than I do around people in the beer community," she says. "As someone in the LGBTQ+ community, I experience things, such as interactions with people, much differently, and I want to share those experiences with others and encourage both communities to coexist."
She was motivated to approach the Big Rip taproom manager about creating t-shirts with rainbow logos and running beer specials during Pride Weekend. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Burrows knew personally how much these outspoken gestures of support meant, but was concerned about asking, concerned about rejection. "I was a little nervous waiting for the owners to respond to our ideas, but they were all for it!" she says. "It can be scary to ask for support like that, especially when you're the only LGBTQ+ person at the brewery.
"I have never felt safer around any other people than I do around people in the beer community." Bri Burrows, The Big Rip Brewing Co.
Beer's Place in Building Welcoming Communities
At Hardywood Park Craft Brewery in Richmond, Virginia, being divisive is counterproductive to the brewery's mission and its role in people's lives. But welcoming any person from any background isn't just about business, it's about building community.
Hardywood hosts the annual Love on Tap Festival, which celebrates the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision on marriage equality. Matt Shofner, Hardywood Park's marketing director, said the brewery's philosophy is that craft beer is at the heart of so many human interactions, so the brewery sees it as necessary to be inclusive.
Matt Shofner, Hardywood Park's marketing director (Hardywood Park Craft Brewery)
"A safe space is a place or a community where an individual is not just tolerated, they are accepted — no secrets nor shame," Shofner says. "[It's a place] where dialogue and visibility can open doors to empathy and understanding, where we are free to fail, learn, and try again."
Prior to the Love on Tap Festival, Hardywood became a member of Equality Means Business, an initiative launched by Equality Virginia, where businesses pledge to welcome LGBTQ+ customers and to protect their LGBTQ+ employees from discrimination.
Shofner is a man with a passion for craft beer and equality who appreciates Hardywood's inclusive culture. "Hardywood believes that everyone's humanity should be recognized and respected and looks forward to finding more opportunities for craft beer to bring us all together."
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Training Brewery Staff on Safe Spaces
Lizzie Palumbo, tasting room manager at DC Brau in Washington, D.C., has done a lot of work to create a safe space for her customers. A large sign posted in the taproom reads, "We are a safe space. Hateful speech and combative behavior will not be tolerated."
Palumbo also brought the Safe Bar Collective training into DC Brau's taproom. It's a program that empowers workers with knowledge on how to recognize potential hate speech and aggressive situations, and how to intervene when one happens.
"We have many inexperienced employees serving alcohol whose main qualification is that they have a passion for craft beer. But they are just starting out," she says. "I have 18 years experience in this industry and know that problematic situations arise quickly and that most could be avoided."
A sign at DC Brau Brewing Company makes it very clear they are a safe space. (credit: DC Brau)
Like Palumbo, Bryan Van Den Oever, owner of Red Bear Brewing, a brewery-in-planning in D.C., says the attitudes of a taproom's staff are instrumental to convey a welcoming message and avoid unwelcoming situations. He believes that positive customer interactions are paramount to thriving in the diverse population of Washington, D.C.
"We know it has to be an ongoing effort on our part to train our employees to be respectful of the people coming into our space and to make sure our message and our actions are always mindful," says Van Den Oever.
Theresa Bale, taproom and events manager at Oakland, California's, Temescal Brewing created Queer First Fridays, a monthly LGBTQ+ event night. Bale believes the choice of beer the brewery offers has influenced which crowds feel comfortable in their taproom.
"The brewery does not have an aggressive IPA or over-hopped beer on the menu. The beers are lighter and more approachable," she says.
Whether a brewery's beers are approachable or not, the people who are creating approachable spaces for the LGBTQ+ community in beer are working to make a difference. These people make an old adage true. They have become the change that they wish to see in the world, something that can be easier with a great tasting beer in hand.
As Danny Benz continues his work growing the Florida chapter of Queers Makin' Beers, he's seen firsthand "the love that goes into creating this libation."
A little bit of love and a craft beer can go a long way.
Editor's Note: This article is the result of the North American Guild of Beer Writers 2018 Diversity Grant. CraftBeer.com is proud to support the NAGBW and diversity in beer.
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After 15 years in the hospitality industry, Rebecca now fulfils her love of restaurants by writing about independent hospitality purveyors worth noting. She writes about craft beer, farm-to-table dining, community festivals, and great burgers…preferably all at once.
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Stuart Davenport (* 21. September 1962 in Auckland) ist ein ehemaliger neuseeländischer Squashspieler.

Karriere
Stuart Davenport begann seine Karriere im Jahr 1980 und gewann bis zu seinem Rücktritt 1987 einen Titel auf der PSA World Tour. Dabei handelte es sich um die US Open 1986, wo er im Endspiel Ross Norman besiegte. Seine beste Platzierung in der Weltrangliste erreichte er mit Rang drei im Februar 1986. Er wurde 1983 neuseeländischer Landesmeister.

Mit der neuseeländischen Nationalmannschaft nahm er 1983, 1985 und 1987 an Weltmeisterschaften teil. Nach einem fünften Platz 1983 erreichte Davenport mit der Mannschaft sowohl 1985 als auch 1987 das Endspiel gegen Pakistan. 1985 sorgte er bei der 1:2-Niederlage mit einem 3:1 gegen Umar Hayat Khan für den einzigen Punkt der Neuseeländer, während er 1987 bei der 0:3-Niederlage seine Partie gegen Jahangir Khan mit 0:3 verlor.

Von 1982 bis 1987 stand er sechsmal in Folge im Hauptfeld der Einzelweltmeisterschaft. Sein bestes Abschneiden war dabei das Erreichen des Halbfinals 1983, das er gegen Chris Dittmar in drei Sätzen verlor.

Er wurde 2009, im Gründungsjahr der New Zealand Squash Hall of Fame, in selbige aufgenommen.

Erfolge
 Vizeweltmeister mit der Mannschaft: 1985, 1987
 Gewonnene PSA-Titel: 1
 Neuseeländischer Meister: 1983

Weblinks

 Porträt auf nzsquash.co.nz (englisch)
 Porträt in der New Zealand Squash Hall of Fame (englisch)

Squashspieler (Neuseeland)
Neuseeländischer Meister (Squash)
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Neuseeländer
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Look out marketing world, here they come.
The next crop of young upstarts, hungry for a chance and even one lucky break will soon be graduating business programs across Canada. Some of the very best went head-to-head in Toronto yesterday for the final round of Canada's Next Top Ad Exec.
Rising above the field of 191 teams to win the competition, and a new car, were McMaster University's Kailee Jamieson and Ryan Moran.
The students had to develop an integrated marketing communications strategy for the launch of the 2013 Chevrolet Spark in major Canadian urban centres.
Yesterday saw 10 finalist teams present their cases to a panel of judges at the Intercontinental Hotel in Toronto.
"While each of the top 10 teams submitted high-quality, professional plans, the top three entries displayed a level of strategy, creativity and feasibility that went above and beyond. We congratulate the winning teams for really taking this year's competition to the next level," said Patricia Wozniak co-chair, CNTAE, in a release.
As the grand prize winners, Jaimeson and Moran, each won a 2013 Chevrolet Spark.
Second Place winners Emily Dimytosh and Elizabeth Harris from Queen's University took home $5,000 in scholarships plus Sony tablets The third place team of Christopher Larryant and Veronica Yeung, both from University of British Columbia, won $2,000 courtesy of Chevrolet and two Sony tablets.
Canada's Next Top Ad Exec was created in 2007 by the DeGroote School of Business and is open to all full-time undergraduate students with either a major or minor in business or commerce and all MBA students.
Aside from the big prizes, the competition offers a chance at internships with sponsoring organizations.
UBC's Yeung will be interning with the marketing team at PepsiCo, while Chevrolet awarded internships to Larryant, as well as Jia Zheng from Queen's University and Guneet Singh from University of British Columbia.
"We look forward to welcoming our new interns who have already demonstrated their creativity and passion in this competition, and we know they will continue to impress us as they help launch the all new Chevrolet Spark," said Kevin Williams, president and managing director of General Motors of Canada.


The "Lesnoy" cottages of the resort have a total of 28 apartments. Each cottage is divided into four apartments with a separate entrance and good sound insulation. Each apartment has two floors, a kitchen-living room, a lounge and a bedroom with balcony. The lounge is equipped with a sofa bed that can be used as an extra bed.
The apartments in "Lesnoy" cottages are perfect for a couple with a child and for those looking for privacy. Each cottage is provided with barbecue accessories. Each apartment has a balcony, refrigerator, stove, microwave, electric kettle, set of dishes, flat screen TV, telephone and WiFi.


With the assistance of SERV (Services Empowering Rights of Victims), a sexual and domestic violence prevention and counseling program within CFS, the teens were trained in bystander prevention education and guided through the script writing process.The end result is a three and a half minute video depicting three common dating violence scenerios and how they can be prevented.
Foggy Friends was created by two ME/CFS sufferers, Daniel and Tigger and opened on the 1st of November 2003.
It runs as a private, non profit organisation and relies on its members financial donations to keep the site running.
There can be a certain increased sensitivity that comes with the fact that our illnesses have forced us to be quiet and still and introspective at times.
We have lost some of our energeticness but, perhaps, gained some depth.
I think that that same stillness can be a source of strength in our emotional relationship to a partner.
Perhaps we have more time to reflect on what we see and hear from our partner and, just maybe, are able to provide them with a sense of being truly known and seen.Please Note: Chat room access is granted after 14 days membership.Foggy Friends is not to be used for research purposes.The repetitive nature of the research requests in the past, from people who contributed nothing to the Foggy Friends community, has led to the decision to ban research being carried out on our members.Anyone found to be signing up to the forum with the intention of gathering data from our members will be permanently banned immediately.One year he answered my Christmas card with a note about his new address, he and his wife had split up a year before, and giving me his email address.


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The Sentinal – Million Dollar Intern: TV Preview
MILLION DOLLAR INTERN Watch, 8pm
DISGUISED as ordinary interns, six business whizz-kids from around the world work undercover for a week at flagging organisations. What will a high-ranking manager from KFC bring to the Passport Office?
Monitoring the companies from the inside, in between making cups of coffee and performing menial tasks, it's down to the interns to gain the confidence of staff and start unravelling where problems lie.
After revealing their true identity, will they succeed in persuading owners to implement radical changes? Or will they be dismissed as mere whippersnappers, barely out of nappies, who'd do well to show a bit more respect to their more experienced elders, even if they are on the brink of bankruptcy.
First up is 'Sadie the Bra Lady', who sounds like she should reside on a bench in the park, and indeed may end up doing so if things don't pick up at her struggling string of old-fashioned bra shops in the north-east. Attempting to change Sadie's fortunes is Juliette Brindak, a 24-year-old super-successful entrepreneur from New York. What she doesn't know about the bra trade isn't worth knowing.
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The hotel is designed to rest weary heads and stimulate the senses of those with artistic streak.This Franco Filipino-run establishment is as artful as it is homey—a synergy that not many hotels can effortlessly achieve.
The ground floor houses a bistro that serves organic French dishes. It's rustic-industrial with a white wall carryings paintings by artist Cesar Caballero, and a huge glass window that allows most of natural light to seep in. The specials are hand-scrawled on a wall mirror.
Nope, there's no shortage of art at Element Hotel, from murals to painting. And they're on each floor!
The rooms, which are a mix of deluxe, premium standard, and penthouse suites, are located on the upper floors. Black and white murals, more paintings, and photographs of Patrice Boiteau make up the corridors that lead to the rooms. Such art pieces are not for mere hotel decor for they're for sale—the pieces fetching anywhere from Php5,000 (USD100) to Php200,000.Another curious touch are the scribblings on the wall on each floor—the fact that they're in French, making it all the more intriguing.
I stayed in the hotel's deluxe room called "In the Air with Balcony" and I see why. My king-size platform bed have lightings that create a floating-in-the-air effect. Functional pieces are around—a writing desk by the bedside, and next to it, a sliding glass door that leads to a private balcony where the morning sunlight streams in.
The bathroom features a frosted glass window with French scribblings similar to what you'll find at the corridors. Other than this, the bathroom is basic but clean and features organic toiletries.
Don't miss the Choucroute de le Mer, a delightful mix of homemade sauerkraut (fermented cabbage), maya maya (snapper fish) fillet, prawns and mussels served with boiled potato; and oyster gratinées Aklan-sourced oysters baked with marinated shallots, red wine vinegar, pepper, cream and cheese.
Try the pastis, a refreshing anise-flavored French aperitif, or the light cucumber-flavored cocktail called Air infused with cucumber, mint, London gin, calamansi liqueur, lemon juice and a little bit of syrup.
SkyJet flies daily to Manila from Coron, Palawan, Siargao and Batanes. It also resumes its flights from Caticlan in Aklan (Boracay) on December 2018. Book a SkyJet flight now.


Comes from a limited edition and is signed by Rhys Cooper. The item "Black Sabbath The End Rhys Cooper Limited Silkscreen Poster Los Angeles CA 2016" is in sale since Tuesday, March 5, 2019. This item is in the category "Art\Art Prints". The seller is "baroqueco" and is located in Auburn, Washington. This item can be shipped worldwide.


Is this how your healthcare employees feel?
Do you want to retain those top performers so they can continue to care for your patients? Let them know that you care. Don't just hand them a blank evaluation form and tell them to fill it out – make sure that they are getting feedback throughout the year, and provide them with a helpful, thoughtful performance evaluation as well as the training and learning opportunities to continue to grow and learn. It's not just a matter of numbers, or ratings; performance assessments are personal.
How can you make sure your employees don't feel neglected?
Start with continuous feedback. If your healthcare staff members are receiving continuous feedback that is then tied to their performance assessment, they would know that the organization cares enough about them as individuals. An employee's manager can derive this feedback from journaling about the employee throughout the year to document achievements and moments when that employee was caught simply performing their job well. A recent study found that 72% of respondents believe their performance would improve if provided with correct feedback1. Feedback should not be relegated to an annual or quarterly closed door meeting. With the right tools it can happen continuously when and how it is convenient for both parties.
Train your managers to give effective feedback. Managers are often unaware of the important role they serve in the employee development process, but making managers aware of just how important they are in shaping their employees is only the first step. Show your leaders and managers what good feedback looks like. Managers should be given access to self-service management learning through their own collaborative development portal, such as the PeopleFluent Talent Development Mirror. Giving constructive feedback should be a required course in your leadership development program. Let feedback serve a bigger purpose. Be sure that the feedback ties back to employees' goals and competencies and check that all feedback is readily available to managers during any formal evaluation events. Most of our healthcare employees want constructive feedback, and certainly those high-performers do. They want to continually improve and they look for how they can do even better the next time.
Make it easy and fast to give constructive feedback. 'One of the most common [barriers], if not the most common, is lack of time' Dr. Joseph Gigante at Vanderbilt University notes. It's no surprise – your managers are busy. Make it easier and faster for them and make feedback something people actually do with technology to streamline the process.
Invite more perspective. It's not only managers who witness an employee's performance, particularly with those managers who have a wide span of control. So make it easy for all employees and managers to provide feedback with tools like anytime-anywhere feedback, multi-rater and 360 degree review tools. That will help ensure your staff receive well-rounded, comprehensive feedback.
Make sure you know who your hidden star performers are and give them the recognition they deserve. Find those star performers by analyzing the performance and key metrics from other sources such as HCAHPS. Correlate and incorporate those metrics with the individual performance reviews.
Connect learning management systems with performance and talent development systems. The most ambitious employees are those that are continually improving their skills. Make sure you are enabling your employees to do just that with suggested learning opportunities that are presented to them from their talent profiles. Maybe it's a particular clinical competency, soft skills, or diversity and cultural awareness training.
'Healthcare support occupations and healthcare practitioners and technical occupations are projected to be the two fastest growing occupational groups during the 2014 to 2024 projections decade. These groups are projected to contribute the most new jobs, with a combined increase of 2.3 million in employment, representing about 1 in 4 new jobs.'2 In order to retain your most talented healthcare employees, you need to focus on attracting, and then retaining your high performing staff. By letting your employees know that you care with continuous feedback from a wide variety of colleagues and appropriately presented learning and development opportunities, they will know that you do care, that they are worth the time, and they will be able to focus more on patient care.


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Q: Managing nuget versions from beta to release in VS2017 for .net core2.1 when building pipeline in Azure Devops I need to create nuget package for a .net core 2.1 as part of build and release process in Azure Devops
What I would like to do
1) In the build section build the project and then add the compiled code to artifact
2) In Release definition will have 2 deployments one for Beta release where the version will be like 1.2.3-Beat.2 and push to azure artifact nuget and another deployment to release where the version will be like 1.2.3.2 and push to azure artifact nuget.
Currently I have only one build definition which will build (nuget package gets created during build process) and push to azure artifact nuget.

Pipeline I would like to create

A: Use the dotnet pack task with the --no-build option, and in your pre-release stage set the VersionSuffix value.
Note: My current team uses a set of Powershell scripts to append build number data to the Major.Minor data found in the .csproj (or AssemblyInfo.cs for netFramework), but that doesn't change the answer to your question. Once you figure out what the Major.Minor.Patch[.Build] data is going to be, you can use the VersionSuffix property in a dotnet pack task with --no-build to communicate quality of the package as it moves through your pipeline.

Given a .csproj file that looks like this:
<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
  <PropertyGroup>
    <TargetFramework>netstandard2.0</TargetFramework>
  </PropertyGroup>
  <PropertyGroup>
    <PackageVersion>1.0.0.1</PackageVersion>
    <AssemblyVersion>1.0.1812.201</AssemblyVersion>
    <FileVersion>1.0.1812.201</FileVersion>
  </PropertyGroup>
  <ItemGroup>
    <Content Include="Assemblies\*">
      <Pack>true</Pack>
      <PackagePath>lib\$(TargetFramework)</PackagePath>
    </Content>
  </ItemGroup>
</Project>

Again, if we ignore the versioning step that we use, the dotnet pack task in the pipeline image above will produce a package with the version 1.0.0.1-Beta.
Then in your stable release stage, don't set the suffix value and let the package get its version from the .csproj file like normal (eg. 1.0.0.1).

The elements and values in the sample .csproj file above can be written as  direct edits to the .csproj or they can be set using the Properties >> Package tab.
If the values are not changed in the properties menu or added explicitly, the elements and values do not appear in the .csproj and are assumed by dotnet build|test|pack commands.

Finding the right combination of these properties and values can be daunting if you aren't familiar with how they're fitted together. I found this article useful when trying to decipher the version properties.
Also, you should understand 1.0.1-b2 < 1.0.1, so your pre-release version might be 1.2.3.2-beta1 and your stable version would be 1.2.3.2.

A: As the package version is included the moment you perform 'nuget pack', which you would generally perform during build, it might become a bit complicated to change that version afterwards.
What may be interesting in your case is using the concept of views in Azure Artifacts, this would allow you to promote a package to the release view at a later state without having to rebuild the package.
There is a nice extension on the marketplace that would allow you to do this from within a release: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=rvo.vsts-promotepackage-task
using this flow you can have the packages in the pre-release view/feed as long as you like and make them available in the release view whenever you see fit.
downside of this is that the packages are not identified as pre-release packages by Nuget as you would not be packaging them with the proper semver for that

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Well, how do you do? I realize that time has gotten the best of me and I completely forgot to blog about our recent vacation to Big Bear! Yes, this is the second time we've been there, and it was mighty fun! This was about 2 weeks ago now (I know, I know...) We met a bunch of Marshall's buddies up there and had a vacation rental for the holiday weekend. We only stayed for one night, and made the most of it - went to a national park, and drove around town exploring. The views were spectacular! And this time, we had Scruffy - she absolutely loved hiking with us! Here are a few picture highlights... I'll let the mountains do most of the talking!
For nearly the entire drive, Scruffy was sitting up looking out the window! She loves car rides, oh, and her cupcake blanket. She is always sleeping and sitting on that one, we had to bring it for her.
Ski trails in the distance! Marshall's buddies all went skiing, but we decided to do some hiking instead! Snow doesn't really mix with us. Nope!
Driving over Big Bear Lake.. It's beautiful!
I thought the outdoor amphitheater was pretty neat!
Scruffy absolutely LOVED it! She's a real dog - she's at her prime when running through the woods and mountains! Dogs will be dogs. Though dogs had to stay on a leash at the park, so she was really running us around, all these new smells and all.
Isn't Marshall such a stud?!
Scruffy was smiling the entire day!
Such a beautiful bright blue sky!
Scruffy looks so regal.. And Marshall's studying the map, before we decide which trails we want to go on. We were also able to get national parks passes here... Free for military, every year too! Gotta take advantage of this!
A map of the trails.
I got some action shots! Scruffy was going so fast, she was practically walking us, instead of the other way around!
The views are breathtaking! See the snow in the distance? How crazy is that?!
I love these pictures with the sun reflecting off the lake!
Such a happy Scruffy puppy!
So as I was saying, we went out to Big Bear for a night.. The first evening we hung out with all of Marshall's coworkers, then the next day we got up, packed up, and headed out for the mountain trails! We had a full day exploring and finding local shops before we headed back home. It was about a 3 hours drive from us, so it's enough of a vacation to get away, but not far enough that we don't have to plan extremely far out for.
Has anyone else ever been to Big Bear? Must-do's for our next visit?


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In providing your address, you are confirming that the student-athlete and the parent(s)/guardian(s) reside full time in the attendance boundaries of our school.
Be registered online for athletics. In typing in your name (parent/guardian and student) in this registration, you signify that your electronic signature represents the person named and acknowledges a full understanding and acceptance of the athletic rules and agreement.
Have a current physical, good through the entire season, on file. A current physical needs to be on file in the Health Office prior to the first day of tryouts. Coaches will have access to viewing the list of students who are compliant with their physical exam status.
If a current physical exam is not on file in the Health Office, the athlete will not be allowed to tryout.
Athletic participation fee is $200 per sport. (Fee is waived for the 3rd season if an athlete has already participated in 2 previous sports, or qualifying activities, in the current school year). Checks should be made out to (IPSD#204). Checks will be collected by the coaches immediately following final team selection.
After the first 10 days of a season (from first official starting date), participation fee refunds will be issued only for medically documented reason. Students that quit a team are not eligible for a refund.
Uniforms will only be issued to those that have paid their participation fee or made payment plan arrangements with the Athletic Director.
I hereby acknowledge the requirement of Indian Prairie School District #204 that all participants in their interscholastic athletic program have insurance. With full knowledge of the preceding, I hereby certify that my son/daughter has insurance coverage for injuries that may occur through participation in the athletic program as offered by Indian Prairie School District #204.
If you answered Yes, please complete the lines for Insurance Carrier and Policy Number. If you answered No, enter "None" in the Insurance Carrier and Policy Number--be aware that proof of insurance is required for participation. Markel Insurance Company provides student insurance (forms are available in the Athletic Office). Also, the State of Illinois has an "All Kids" insurance program (but it may take a couple months to get coverage). Premiums are based on income. Call 877-805-5312 for info.
Physicals are only good for 395 days. Athletes must have a current physical that will last through the whole season. A copy of or proof of a current physical must be brought in on the 1st day of tryouts and presented to the coach. Student athletes will NOT be able to participate in tryouts without a copy of or proof of a current physical. See the registration page for blank physical forms and site listings for affordable physicals.
I would like to participate in the interscholastic athletic program at Metea Valley High School with the full understanding that I will: 1) Keep myself physically fit and abide by all training rules. Any infraction may result in temporary or permanent suspension from the athletic program. 2) Assume all responsibility for athletic equipment issued to me and agree to pay for any lost or damaged equipment. 3) Attend practice regularly and be on time. 4) Be present in school on the day of practices/games. 5) Transfer from one sport to another during the season only with the consent of the athletic director and coaches involved. 6) Respect authority and show good citizenship at all times. 7) Use the school bus to and from activities unless special permission is issued by coach to travel with parents. 8) Be well-groomed. 9) For clarification of rules, I will consult with the Athletic Director.
I approve of my child's request to participate in the athletic program and approve of the statements covering parent or guardian's responsibilities. I also agree to allow my son/daughter to be photographed and release of pictures to newspapers, publications, internet, etc....for the purpose of promoting and reporting the Metea Valley Athletic program. I give permission for medical care to be given to my son/daughter by the Athletic Trainers in the event of an injury.
I have read the and I understand the ATHLETIC / ACTIVITY CODE for Metea Valley High School and the I.H.S.A. ELIGIBILITY RULES as stated in the student handbook, and the IHSA CONCUSSION INFORMATION SHEET, PERFORMANCE ENHANCING SUBSTANCE TESTING POLICY (both are linked on the MVHS Athletic Registration page). As a condition of participation, I agree to abide by them and have signed below.
PARENT/GUARDIAN CERTIFICATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: As a prerequisite to participation by my student in IHSA athletic activities, I certify and acknowledge that I have read this form and understand that my student must refrain from performance-enhancing substance use and may be asked to submit to testing for the presence of performance-enhancing substances in his/her body. I do hereby agree to submit my child to such testing and analysis by a certified laboratory. I further understand and agree that the results of the performance-enhancing substance testing may be provided to certain individuals in my student's high school as specified in the IHSA Performance-Enhancing Substance Testing Program Protocol which is available on the IHSA website at www.IHSA.org. I understand and agree that the results of the performance-enhancing substance testing will be held confidential to the extent required by law. I understand that failure to provide accurate and truthful information could subject my student to penalties as determined by IHSA.
CONCUSSION INFORMATION A concussion is a brain injury and all brain injuries are serious. They are caused by a bump, blow, jolt to the head, or by a blow to another part of the body with the force transmitted to the head. They can range from mild to severe and can disrupt the way the brain normally works. Even though most concussions are mild, all concussions are potentially serious and may result in complications including prolonged brain damage and death if not recognized and managed properly. In other words, even a "ding" or a bump on the head can be serious. You can't see a concussion and most sports concussions occur without loss of conciousness. Signs and symptoms of concussion may show up right after the injury or can take hours to fully appear. If your child reports any symptoms of concussion, or if you notice the symptoms of concussion yourself, seek medical attention right away.
What can happen if my child keeps on playing with a concussion or returns too soon? Athletes with the signs and symptoms of concussion should be removed from play immediately. Continuing to play with the signs and symptoms of a concussion leaves the young athlete especially vulnerable to greater injury. There is an increased risk of significant damage from a concussion for a period of time after that concussion occurs, particularly if the athlete suffers another concussion before completely recovering from the first one. This can lead to prolonged recovery, or even to severe brain swelling (second impact syndrom) with devastating and even fatal consequences. It is well known that adolscent or teenage athletes will often fail to report symptoms of injuries. Concussions are no different. As a result, education of administrators, coaches, parents and students is the key to student-athlete's safety.


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Sight of Day è il dodicesimo album in studio del gruppo progressive rock inglese Mostly Autumn, pubblicato nel 2017.

Tracce
Edizione standard

Edizione limitata (bonus)

Formazione

Mostly Autumn
Bryan Josh – voce, chitarra, tastiera
Olivia Sparnenn-Josh – voce, tastiera, tambourine
Iain Jennings – tastiera, organo
Andy Smith – basso
Alex Cromarty – batteria, percussioni
Chris Johnson – voce, chitarra, tastiera, tambourine
Angela Gordon – flauto, fischio, recorder, cori

Personale aggiuntivo
Troy Donockley – uilleann pipes, fischio
Anna Phoebe – violino

Collegamenti esterni


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Some have asked questions – and we try to answer them all fully
Is the primary function of this hostel to provide a place for Jews to teach other Jews about the Prophets?
The hostel will be mostly for Aliyah programs: the highly successful Masa and Birthright taglit programs Jewish Agency and Birthright. Also 'Onward' which is a more intensive follow up of Birthright and LAPID which is for Jews inside Israel. These are now partly Israeli Government sponsored via a large grant to the Jewish Agency for Israel and partly private sponsored, and they will increase to 50,000 Jews per year… as it is a short season they need a lot of accommodation as close to Jerusalem is possible.
The kids come from disadvantaged communities, most who could never afford to come to Israel, many come from South America. Due to problems in the USA and after 'Sandy' which demolished part of a Jewish area, Jews in Israel are having to help out Jews in America for the first time.
The area of Gush Etzion has a sizable South American population, and at 4% per yer population increase, it is the growth area. It has an industrial area and wineries which are driving the growth, as well as the highway to Jerusalem where many work. Jerusalem is beyond the average persons budget to have a house, so the close areas in Gush Etzion Judea and Samaria are the place the new Olim might live.
See also a short news article:
In this area for Jews from Israel combine walking trips with open Tanakh (the Prophets as well as Torah), this area is the centre of Tanakh teaching (as opposed to Mishna etc.). The reason why the walking trips are powerful with an open Bible that this area is loaded with Jewish Biblical history as it's on the path of the Patriarchs.
Why is it proposed?
There were two reasons among many which direct the work. The first is that recent events show that God is now working in the area of the mountains of Israel (a.k.a 'West Bank') and in Judea specifically, as he promised through his prophets. Therefore we would wish to be part of that. The second is that we affirm Israel are God's witnesses, and strengthen our connection to the witness of God's Word. It is hoped that as the project is for Jewish youth that our youth may encouraged to take a great interest in prophecy.
What will be achieved?
There is the beginning of work being done at Massuot Yitzchak to teach Jews about their heritage, and to take them to the path of the Patriarchs to learn of the Promises to the Fathers of Israel. Nearby are other schools at both Bet Ayin and Kfar Etzion, all teaching about the Land. Also within walking distance at Kfar Etzion is a museum, which is being upgraded. From the Gush Etzion Foundation, "At Massuot Yitzchak today we have one large room for lectures that can take place inside or outside.There is a small kitchen and restrooms. Our plans are to build not have caravans or mobile units but actual stone buildings. This would be the where your donation would come in. There would be two units for male and female, showers, restrooms etc. This would connect with the existing study/dinning hall. Today 7 families live in Massuot some run the program that exists today. But unfortunately the sleeping issues for a group need to have a solution and today they have to go outside Massuot to Kfar Etzion or in sleeping bags on the existing premises.
Massuot Yitzchak is named after the First Head Rabbi of Israel Rabbi Yitzchak Herzog. Massuot is located in the Judean Hills in the forest, above the main road to the Elah Valley.
Your donation will complete this crucial part that is so needed, so more groups will come." The groups will include those from both diaspora and Israel itself, for the many aliyah programs.
Whose idea was it?
The idea of teaching Jews their heritage in Israel has become a powerful means of encouraging aliyah. Due to an increase in these type of programs sponsored both by private individuals and the Israeli Government, much more accommodation is required in historically significant places. A Christadelphian architect from Australia became involved with a Jewish centre design in Zayit, Efrat while pondering Bro. John Thomas' and other's understanding relating to this area (see here). After talking to those co-ordinating the Zayit Jewish Centre the architect asked the question, what if Christadelphians could help Jews, when Jews are clearly seeking help in their heartland? Many types of buildings were thought of, including donating to a museum, a park etc. but the idea of a hostel for aliyah, offered the most useful benefit for the least input and was most in keeping with Christadelphian history of support for Israel. In addition the architect had experience both staying in such buildings and designing them.
Who could design and build it?
Architects find it hard to work in other areas, as regions and every city/town has different codes. The ecclesia in Israel was contacted and found to have an engineer, but they do not work in every area. Because Tekoa was on the architect's mind (due to Bro. John Thomas' words and their family's research) an internet search gave a contact for a Torah scribe. He was asked who could design and build such a building. He immediately wrote back and in addition gave a wonderful recommendation for Christadelphians to Shani Abrams-simkovitz of the Gush Etzion Foundation, a non-profit charity organization who co-ordinate donations to projects for the community. see Gush Etzion Foundation. We were given a second recommendation to the Gush Etzion Foundation by the contact at the Zayit Jewish Centre. The Gush Etzion Foundation has access to the capability to carry out the construction, seehere.
Who will run it?
After a few discussions with the Gush Etzion Foundation they found a location adjacent the developing educational facilities at the former Kibbutz Masu'ot Yitzhak, Isaac's Beacons (founded in 1945) in Gush Etzion, mid-way between Jerusalem and Hebron. This location had a benefit as the people there run the school already have the administrative capacity. There are already contacts with aliyah organisations set up.
Is the intention to fund the hostel only or to then keep it going through donations and/or staff?
Due to its location at a kibbutz there is no staff needed more than what they have. Youth hostels typically run on minimal staff as people make their own beds, all that is needed is some cleaning. We would make a gift of a building and the people at Masu'ot Yitzhak, Gush Etzion School charge the Aliyah programs nominal sums that pay for any running costs including cleaning. This is normal and what donations to aliyah cover.
It is envisioned we would donate one-off to fund the building only. It is not expected that we would be involved in maintenance of any sort. For major repairs they might need help, if our Lord delays more than 10 years. If we wish to keep an ongoing association we may offer assistance. But it would not be much, after 10-15 years typically for any building it is less than 10% of the original even with a major repair such a replacing the roof and recladding.
Will you be looking for Christadelphians to go to Israel as part of the project?
If Christadelphians are in the area they are so welcome to see the site and visit the Gush Etzion Foundation! None are needed as everything can be done via internet – not like the days of the 60's when we would have to go! But they'd love to see us. One of the committee wished for an official formal hand over, it could even be media worthy, and it would be wonderful to do such a thing. Perhaps we could send someone who might never get the chance to go to Israel from among our number. If God willing there is support we could contact all those in disadvantaged areas and have a list of names and select them by lot.
Why don't we need to buy land?
It's possible that some Christadelphians helped buy the land, as much of the area not bought previously in 1925 was bought by the Jewish National Fund (JNF) in the 1940's from donations. It was then given to the Israeli government. The land the building will sit on has been granted by the Israeli government for such a use as is being proposed (4000 Dunams). As a result building approvals are through the Israeli Government.
Would it be viewed favourably?
The current Mayor of the Gush Etzion region set up the Gush Etzion Foundation, and has been consulted and supports it. In addition there are indicators of positive government political opinion.
PM Netanyahu speaking at the annual Bible quiz was quoted,
"the Quiz is an opportunity for them to deepen their knowledge with the Bible and to use it as a guide in order to get to know the Land of Israel better."
"Besides participating in the Quiz, Bible Quiz finalists contestants are taken on hikes through the Land of Israel, in places that have significance in the Bible." Israel National News
This is what is intended at the Kfar Etzion Field School. A government policy for supporting school children visiting and hiking to Biblically significant sites was announced early in 2011. It government is strongly supportive of the idea of school children visiting. Many of the government want Hebron on the list see the Hebron website.
MP Uzi Landau is quoted at Hebron,
"My impression is that the true infrastructures of Israel are not water or energy, but rather the city of Hevron," Landau said during the visit. "It has been this way from the days of our forefathers and it is true today. It is regrettable that the school system does not educate our young generation to this simple truth." Landau called for "a change of heart" and to strengthen Hevron by conducting tours, educating about the city, and also by building there. "With the change of heart, the rest will follow," he said. Israel National News
From Masu'ot Yitzhak, 2 miles north of the Kfar Etzion Field School they can lead hikes to the trail of the Patriarchs and to Hebron.
How's it going to happen?
It is proposed at this stage that like many of the projects with groups that the Gush Etzion Foundation facilitate that it would be organised through the Land of Promise Foundation (Link) an arm of the American JNF (Link)
How much needs to be raised?
First part is the planning at 200,000NIS = $53,200AUD as it is for the whole plan for a building worth ~$240,000AUD or 250,00US)
This means even if we only raise $50,000 and it is vastly undersubcribed it will be still be incredibly useful to Israel.
Stage One planning, building and infrastructure finished is 600,000NIS which is $159,300 AUD, $165,000USD. This gives shower facilities for a camp of tents and also 10 sleeping places.
Stage Two planning, Building and infrastructure finished is 910,000NIS which $240,000AUD, $250,000USD giving 40-50 sleeping places and facilities.
Can Christadelphians raise such a sum?
If a handful of ecclesias are involved it would require huge personal inputs which is not possible. In the world it is not unheard of for very wealthy people to give a museum or a hospital, but we are not so. With 200 ecclesias from the affluent part, clearly it is possible. If half of Christadelpians world wide are involved it becomes a small matter. We ask first to see if this is possible. If only 10,000 of us gave $20 each even stage two is is achieved.
Will it get off the ground, and what will happen to funds if this is the case?
As little as $53,000 is required for the project to get off the ground. Funds are not collected until we have the support of enough Ecclesias to fund Stage One 600,000NIS. This is why first we have asked if ecclesias will support it. Stage 2 is a bonus if by chance we have a lot of support.
What has to happen next?
Before a firm target can be set and fund raising begin final plans that suit the client would have to be made.
At this stage if we have support from over 200 ecclesias then fundraising would begin. As soon as the target for planning is met final plans would be sought.
Would donations be tax deductible?
In America donations to this Christadelphian project would be tax deductible as they may be made directly either to the registered Gush Etzion Foundation in the USA or the Land of promise Foundation (American JNF). At this stage donations in other places in the world would not be. Assuredly we will be pursuing avenues, and if any Christadelphian has capacity to collect donation in this way we would value this. Please note that if there is ecclesia-wide support the donations may so small from each that it may not matter.
What is our legal liability?
The liability and insurance falls on the builder and not the donor. We will be doing this project with the Gush Etzion Development Company that not only gave the lowest price but has a a building record for building hundreds of units all over. Each project is bound to a contract which consists of all the points that you mentioned and a guarantee of supervision for a period of time once the project is complete.
This is a question relating to how we regard God's law and the obedience required by Christ to the laws of the land. In the same way religious Jews would act to a standard above that required. Legal liability in all nations affected by the British legal system (including Israel) is only incurred if there is a lack of reasonable care, proximity to events and forseeability. The committee is covered Professional Indemnity Insurance. The Gush Etzion Foundation will have in place all insurances required by the Israeli government.
Israel has an active organization for workplace health and safety. They also require registration of construction firms and insurance of construction workers. You cannot work even as a volunteer foreigner in Israel on a construction site unless you are insured. A search showed that it is slightly safer to build in Israel in terms of on site accidents per 1,000 people involved in the construction industry than in America or Australia. See Report on Liability.
How Reputable are the Jewish Organisations involved?
The Gush Etzion Foundation is a tax deductible registered charity in both Israel and the USA and has been for many years. To be tax deductible it has to be recognised by the government as worthwhile. They work in partnership with the Jewish National Fund (JNF)and this project will be done with the Land of Promise Foundation arm of JNF in America which is overseen and accounted by a board. This is the most exemplary arrangement we can have. The Gush Etzion Foundation has built many projects with Christian donations, a few of which have involved sums over $100,000 US and we have independently confirmed this in phone calls to both C.U.F.I and John Hagee Ministries in the USA that they have been very happy with the results of their donations and will be continuing their connection to the Gush Etzion Foundation.
Is it possible it could be taken by Arabs?
The answer is another question- knowing prophecy, and knowing Israel, and knowing the real practicalities of life in Jerusalem – can Jerusalem be lost now, before Christ? (remembering that it has to be won again for Gog to come against it). The site is 8 minutes drive from Jerusalem in a fully Jewish area which is a key defence of Jerusalem and known for its valour. It is an area that would be defended to the last person standing, now with a population of over 60,000 and growing rapidly. See here. The removal of a mere 8,600 residents from Gush Katif (in Gaza) shows why, in reality, it would not be attempted again.
Why might we believe the security wall will come down?
For years Christadelphians preached publicly that Europe would unite. There was line called the "iron curtain". It no longer exists. At present there is an absurd situation where many thousands of Jews are on one side of the "security barrier" and about five million on the other. The security barrier was begun with the 'Oslo accords' in 1994- and now has many strange loops, see map
Once it would make no sense that Gog comments on the absence of security walls, surely it was normal in the modern world? Only since 1994 does it make sense that Gog comments on it… if there was a wall and it is taken down…
It was only in 2011 that a settlement was begun on the mountains of Israel (Judea & Samaria) without security in place, see Israel National News
What should we call the mountains of Israel?
Once all of the area we would historically associate with Israel was called generally by the western world "the Holy Land". The Holy Land included Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Hebron. Many might call the whole "the Promised Land". The word 'Palestine' was used significantly by the Roman power and referred to the same approximate area. Curiously Palestine is used in the KJV once in Joel 3:4. The area the unenlightened world, in their rage since 1967, calls the "west bank", Jews by preference call Judea and Samaria, reflecting historical usage.
bro. Michael Ashton wrote it is important "to keep Zion in the forefront of our minds."
What difference might it make?
We don't know. The most important part may be that we have a chance to work together, that it be a crucial encouragement, and lastly that our youth connect to reality of the basis of our hope, the gospel taught to Abraham, the meaning of the sacrifice of Isaac and the core of the future kingdom of God on earth.
Who really builds any house or dwelling?
Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it. (Psa 127:1)


Welcome to the Emotions, Equity and Education lab homepage!
We collaborate with educators and communities to improve socioemotional learning, literacy, and achievement for all students. We are interested in constructs like stress, mental health, grit (persistence), emotion regulation, and motivation. Our work engages a diverse group of students from local schools as we examine socioemotional supports that make students successful in literacy and achievement.
Colleen R. O'Neal is lab director of the Emotions, Equity, and Education Lab and assistant professor of School Psychology in the College of Education at the University of Maryland, College Park (Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Special Education).
Her primary research goals are to identify risk and resilience processes among minority students with a focus on emotions and stress. She conducts research asking: (1) HOW stress impacts ethnic minority student mental health and academic functioning, (2) WHAT socioemotional learning (e.g., emotion engagement), motivation (e.g., grit), emotion regulation and relationship-based protective factors prevent the negative impact of stress on academic functioning, and (3) WHO is most vulnerable to stress.
Dr. O'Neal earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University in 2000 with NIMH predoctoral fellowship support studying emotions among minority youth facing community violence. She then completed an NIMH postdoctorate in Mental Health Statistics at NYU focused on multilevel, longitudinal analyses of change and psychometrics. She received her B.A. in Psychology at Cornell University and a master's degree in Child and Family Studies at Auburn University. Her work has been published in venues such as Child Development, Journal of Child Psychiatry and Psychology, and Development and Psychopathology. She recently completed minority stress and emotions research supported by a Brain and Behavior Foundation Young Investigator Award, a Fulbright Scholar Award, and a Fulbright New Leaders Group Award.
Ranga Atapattu is a post-intern doctoral candidate in the school psychology program at UMD. Her research interests include resilience and social support. Before coming to UMD, Ranga received her B.A. in Psychobiology from Swarthmore College.
Annie Goldthrite is a fifth year doctoral intern. Annie's research interests include engagement and academic motivation among minority students. Annie received her B.S. in Human Development from Cornell University.
Michal Boyars is a fifth year doctoral student in the school psychology program. Her research interests include social and emotional skills and how they relate to school achievement, specifically for children from different cultures. Michal received her B.S. from Northwestern University in Human Development and Psychological Services.
Nicole Gosnell is a fourth year doctoral student in the school psychology program at UMD. Her research interests include mental health, stress, and emotion regulation among refugee and immigrant children. Nicole received a B.A. in Psychology and a B.A. in Media and Communication Studies from University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
Alyssa Daye is a third year student in the school psychology program who came to UMD from Arizona State University. Her research interests include ethnic and racial identity, the impacts of affirmation interventions, student engagement, and test anxiety.
Gabriella Estevez is a third year doctoral student in the school psychology program. Her research interests include the effects of racial discrimination on the academic achievement of minority students and social emotional learning. Gabriella received a B.A. in English and a B.A. in Psychology from Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
Leyla Babaturk is a second year doctoral student in the school psychology program. She is interested in the effects of stress on the academic achievement of minority students. Other research interests include social emotional learning, mental health, and emotion regulation. Leyla received a B.A. in Psychology at the University of Maryland.
Kristin Meyering is a first year doctoral student in the school psychology program. Her research interests include the effects of stress on student's academic outcomes as well as risk and resiliency factors related to achievement in minority populations. Kristin received a B.A. in Psychology from Georgetown University.
Dr. O'Neal's team is examining the impact of grit, stress, emotions, growth mindset, and social support on literacy and academic performance among ethnic minority students in elementary school. The team's long-term objective is to develop classroom-based interventions, in conjunction with two local public elementary schools. The team is also performing a follow-up study with the elementary school students in higher grades. Dr. O'Neal's team has developed a grit intervention consultation manual and tested a pilot of this intervention in the schools as part of this research program.
This study aims to encourage culturally relevant teaching practices and help close the achievement gap through teacher training and consultation. Consultation will focus on integrating grit promotion and cultural responsiveness into teachers' Student Learning Objectives (SLOs). SLO's involve the teachers identifying goals, developing individual interventions, and progress monitoring for individual students in need of improvement. The study has three parts: focus group, training, and consultation.
The current project was initiated by a request from school administrators after receiving the results of our previous study in their school; they wanted to immediately follow up with an intervention. The project is being developed in close collaboration with school staff, administrative leadership, and the school county's Equity Initiatives Unit to ensure that it focuses on the issues of greatest importance to the school and county as a whole.
Dr. O'Neal's resilient refugee education intervention with refugee teachers will now expand to include intervening with both refugee teachers and students around emotions, stress, and emotion management, in addition to classroom management. We are also examining culturally relevant ways to assess refugee student outcomes in addition to the possibility of accomodation of online and in-person refugee teacher training.
In the spring of 2018, Dr. O'Neal and Nicole Gosnell plan to conduct additional qualitative focus groups and interviews in Malaysia to connect the constructs of stress, mental health, and self-care. The study will examine the perceived importance of self-care, specific coping strategies refugee teachers employ, and the overall impact of being a refugee teacher on mental health.
As a Fulbright Scholar, Coleen O'Neal completed a refugee teacher training and consultation intervention study in Malaysia. The goal of the study was to improve refugee teacher classroom management of refugee student behavior, attention, and emotions, and to promote healthy stress management. This study was done in collaboration with Fulbright alumni, NGO's, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Malaysia. Emphasizing classroom management and self-care, the project used a train-the-trainer model with the goal that the 124 participating teachers will train peers in their local schools. Find out more by viewing the Resilient Refugees Blog or by watching a short video on the project here.
Dr. Michelle Espino and Dr. O'Neal studied emotions, stress, and academic functioning in addition to institutional supports among undocumented students taking advantage of the Maryland Dream Act, which permit them to pay in-state tuition rates at University of Maryland campuses. Check out the Dream Act Study Blog.
Dr. O'Neal and her collaborators recently compelted analyzing data on mother-child interactions within the Early Head Start program.
View a PDF of the article by clicking here.
O'Neal, C. R. (2018). The impact of stress on later literacy achievement via grit and engagement among dual language elementary school students. School Psychology International.
O'Neal, C. R. (2017). Influence of individual versus peer grit on later individual literacy achievement among dual language learners. School Psychology Quarterly.
Muenks, K., Wigfield, A., Yang, J. S., & O'Neal, C. R. (2016). How true is grit? Assessing its relations to high school and college students' personality characteristics, self-regulation, engagement, and achievement. Journal of Educational Psychology.
O'Neal, C. R., Weston, L. C., He, X., Huang, K. Y., Pine, D. S., Kamboukos, D., & Brotman, L. M. (2017). Change in depression from preadolescence to adolescence: The role of early anger socialization and child anger among low-income, ethnic minority families. Journal of Adolescence, 59, 1-7.
O'Neal, C.R., Espino, M. M., Goldthrite, A., Morin, M.F., Weston, L., Hernandez, P., Fuhrmann, A. (2016). Grit under duress: Stress, strengths, and academic success among non-citizen and citizen Latina/o first-generation college students. Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 38(4), 446-466.
Undocumented Latina/o college students face obstacles and stressors; their stressful experiences and academic strengths merit empirical attention.
This cross-sectional, mixed-methods study explored stress, depression, grit, and grade point average (GPA) among non-citizen, Latina/o first-generation college students, as compared to citizen, Latina/o first-generation college students in Maryland.
The study explores similarities and differences between both groups, with implications for ecological processes and achievement for Latino/a undocumented college students.
Download a PDF of the article by clicking here.
O'Neal, C. R., Atapattu, R., Jegathesan, A., Ong, E., Clement, J., & Ganesan, A. (2016). Classroom management and socioemotional functioning of Burmese refugee students in Malaysia. Journal of Education and Psychological Consultation.
Refugee children in Malaysia are not allowed to attend public school. While hidden refugee schools exist, they only reach a fraction of the Burmese refugee children in Malaysia.
This journal article describes a participatory culture-specific consultation (PCSC) approach to examine the socioemotional and classroom management issues among Burmese refugee children in some of these hidden classrooms.
A number of themes emerged from consultation, including issues pertaining to the students' mental health, societal pressures, and the teachers' classroom management strategies.
View the full article at The Diplomat's website.
This manual guides psychologists in collaborating with teachers to implement grit interventions for students. Two successful case studies are used to show how this can be done, and recommendations are made for culturally-responsive adaptations to serve diverse school settings. The manual includes a new set of questionnaires based on the original Grit Scale. These questionnaires are adapted for a younger population of students and for teachers' use. We are currently working on a new publication that describes the psychometric qualities of these adapted scales.
Click here to download the Grit Consultation Manual!
Click here to download the "Hurdler Handout" for goal setting.
Boyars, M. Y. & O'Neal, C.R. (2017, August). Growth Mindset: Relations with Achievement Among Highly Gifted Students. Poster presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.
Download a copy of the poster here.
Boyars, M. Y., Gosnell, N., & O'Neal, C. R. (2017, February). "Pause Anger:" Two Schools' Interventions for Emotion Regulation. Poster presented at the annual convention of the National Association of School Psychologists, San Antonio, TX.
Download a copy of the poster here.
Weston, L., Goldthrite, A., Boyars, M., & O'Neal, C. R. (March, 2016). Culturally proficient practices to promote social emotional learning and achievement: Translating school-based research into practice. Invited presentation at the Maryland State Department of Education School Psychologist Representatives biannual meeting, Baltimore, MD.
Boyars, M. Y., & O'Neal, C. R. (2016, February). Socioemotional skills and the Achievement Gap. Poster presented at the annual convention of the National Association of School Psychologists, New Orleans, LA.
Boyars, M. Y., & O'Neal, C. R. (2016, March). Engagement, Grit, and the Achievement Gap. Poster presented at the Harvard Student Research Conference, Cambridge, MA.
Presentation of our grit manual and its development process. The presentation focused on translating the grit literature for school-based applications, using two case successful case studies as examples.
Dr. O'Neal and Dr. Wigfield (from UMD's Human Development department) led a research symposium on motivation and academic achievement. Research was presented by Lynsey Weston, Ranga Attapatu, Meghan Green, Ben Perlow, and Dr. Colleen O'Neal, as well as Dr. Jade Wexler (from UMD's Special Education program).
We welcome interest from all potential graduate students! Our lab is in the School Psychology Ph.D. program, housed in the Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Special Education in the College of Education at University of Maryland. Applications for 2019 will be accepted in December 2018. Please check the Program Overview and School Psychology pages for more information about our program and admission criteria.
To discover who we are and what we are currently working on, please look at the Lab Members and Research Projects tabs. If you would like to get a student's perspective of our lab, please contact Dr. O'Neal at onealc01@umd.edu and she will put you in touch with a graduate student.
Teaching English language learners: Tips from the classroom.
By Ferlazzo, L., & Sypnienski, K. H.
We are researchers who study the socioemotional supports that make students successful in literacy and achievement.
To find out more about our research, check out the Research Projects and Publications pages.
Why do we want to work with local schools?
We are interested in socioemotional learning and literacy. Our work engages a diverse group of students - White, Latino/a, etc. - from schools around Montgomery County.
Participation is free and voluntary. We often present our findings to teachers and parents at our collaborating schools. Our research is funded through a University of Maryland faculty grant.


India has built the orbiter for the country's maiden Mars mission in October-November, to take off from the spaceport at Sriharikota off the Bay of Bengal, an official said Wednesday.
"The Mars orbiter is in the final stages of testing for launch between Oct 21 and Nov 19 on board a rocket with five scientific instruments to conduct various experiments after a nine-month voyage to the red planet," Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) satellite centre director S.K. Shivkumar told reporters here.
As the fourth planet from sun, Mars is the second-smallest celestial body in the solar system, at a whopping distance of 400 million km (250 million miles) from earth. Named after the Roman god of war, it is also known as red planet due to the presence of iron oxide in abundance, giving it a reddish appearance.
The Mars mission will cost the government Rs.450 crore (Rs.4.5 billion), including Rs.150 crore for the spacecraft, Rs.110 crore for the rocket and Rs.190 crore to augment ground stations for operations, including navigation and communications.
"The spacecraft has been built in a record 12 months to orbit elliptically around Mars for six months at a distance of 375 km from its surface when closer, and 80,000 km when away," Mars orbiter mission project director S. Arunan said.
The 1,340 kg spacecraft (at lift-off) will be shipped to the spaceport Sep 27 for integrating it with the 350-tonne rocket, which is an extended version of the space agency's workhorse, the polar satellite launch vehicle (PSLV-XL).
"The launch date will depend on weather conditions and other parameters during the month-long window we have," Arunan said.
The orbiter will be in the earth's orbit for 25 days after launch and fired the next day, to set off on a nine-month voyage to reach Martian orbit by Sep 21, 2014.
"The spacecraft will be inserted in the earth's orbit at 248 km and pushed up to 23,000 km over 25 days to set off on a long voyage to enter the Marsian orbit after next nine months next year," Arunan pointed out.
The five instruments on board the orbiter are the layman alpha photometer, methane sensor, max exospheric neutral composition analyser, colour camera and thermal infrared imaging spectrometer.
"All the instruments are indigenous and have been built at our centres in Ahmedabad, Bangalore and Thiruvananthapuram. The colour camera will take pictures of earth and moon when passing over the lunar planet on the way, and finally of Mars from its orbit," the space agency's programme director M. Annadurai said.
India's tryst with the red planet comes five years after its maiden moon mission (Chandrayaan-1) in October 2008, which discovered water beneath lunar soil through one of its 11 instruments.
"Though a couple of nations like the US and Russia had launched missions to Mars, the primary objective of our mission is to demonstrate the country's technological capability to send an orbiter to the red planet and study its environment to find out minerals present there and how the atmosphere behaves," Shivkumar asserted.


Joanne's Café in Angaston makes delicious fresh sushi rolls. Cold hand rolls are the perfect 'eat on the go' food as you wander around the Farmers' Market. Find Jo's delicious range of freshly made cold hand rolls and sushi rolls inside the pavilion by the demonstration kitchen.
The generous rolls include: cooked spicy tuna, tempura chicken, honey chicken, teriyaki chicken, tempura pumpkin, mixed vegetables, prawn cold rolls, tofu and tempura squid.
Every Sunday inside the pavilion at the Adelaide Showground Farmers' Market.


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I've been tidying out the loft ! Well I'm not getting any younger, or any richer. It's surprising what you can flog on Ebay these days. I won't be listing this though. It's far too precious. It's going in my 'Archive of Special Things' along with my Nelson Mandela fridge magnet set , my Alan Shearer England kit corkscrew and my Ronald Reagan beermat.


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He was born in Poland. He studyied at the State Higher School of Film, Television and Theatre and went to university with the intention of studying philosophy and history but he returned to the film school. He received an Award of the Minister of Culture and Art 2nd class in the realm of cinema (for artistic achievement in the films « Zmory / Nightmares » and « Dreszcze / Shivers ») and a general award for cinematic achievement. He was granted the academic title of Professor of Film Art. He worked at the Studio Malych Form Filmowych Se-Ma-For (Se-Ma-For Studio of Small Film Forms) in Lodz, where he created « Lekcja anatomii / The Anatomy Lesson », a short film in which he combined live action with animated elements. He directed a number of television films, including related to World War II, often having stories that were set during, or in some other way linked into, the wartime German occupation of Poland. »Nightmares » came to be considered one of the most important debuts in post-World War II Polish cinema. Marczewski is viewed as making movies that are part of the creative current in Polish cinema.