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This is my favorite annual blog post because I'm reminded of all the wonderful things that happened over the last year and yes, even as horrible as 2020 was there were a number of happy happenings, which is what I'll focus on. This is a photographic look back at wanderlust ATLANTA throughout 2020.
Travis Swann Taylor during an Instagram Takeover of @111Places
Have I ever told you that I'm allergic to the cold? It's not really an allergy, but I'm not a fan of cold weather, however I'm gregarious and extroverted enough that I don't let weather, of any kind, slow me down. The photo above was such a fun day but quite chilly! My book editor, Karen Seiger, gifted me the opportunity of hosting an Instagram Takeover of the @111Places channel to help promote my book.
For more than 10 hours on November 17, I was out and about in Atlanta — on a sunny but face-contorting cold day — visiting 10 places in my book posting videos and photos of those places. There's a special guest appearance by Lawson Wright of My Parents' Basement Comic Book Bar! Not intentional, but totally fun, there were a couple of bloopers during the day. Enjoy!
Here's a quick summary of some of the awesome things that happened in 2020 and then I'll get on with the photo review...
Officially became an author when my first book, 111 Places in Atlanta That You Must Not Miss hit shelves on August 10, 2020!
Did a number of book interviews, all of them fun! Some of them are linked below (look for my book cover image).
Completed my first hardcover wedding book! One of my best friend's sister was married in Jekyll Island, Georgia, and I got to be their photographer and make the 200-plus pages keepsake book.
Created a photo website for a friend in Mississippi who lives on a huge rural estate, using photography that I'd made over two visits. The second visit was my only travel this year, and included a day in New Orleans!
Now, let's have a look back. These are in chronological order and this year, in addition to blog photographs, I'm including some photos from wanderlust ATLANTA's and 111 Places Atlanta's social media channels.
Fashioning Art from Paper - SCAD FASH - Photo: Travis Swann Taylor
Fashioning Art from Paper was my first SCAD FASH exhibition. The museum had been on my list for some time — and I'd been to art exhibits at SCAD prior to the museum opening...I should have been going from the beginning. This museum is a must-visit!
Liberty Plaza at the Georgia Capitol - Photo by Travis Swann Taylor
All the years I've lived here and I never knew we had a replica of the Liberty Bell. It's in Liberty Plaza directly behind the Georgia Capitol Building, definitely worth seeing.
#DidYouKnow The real Liberty Bell traveled to Atlanta and was on display during the 1895 Cotton States and International Exposition. On "Liberty Bell Day", which was October 9, the Bell drew 30,000 visitors to the Expo!
Red Phone Booth - Photo: Travis Swann Taylor
For my birthday this year I went out on the town for a whirlwind dining and libations experience! My friend Barry and I started at Lumen Bar inside the Ritz-Carlton in downtown. I stop in here from time to time for a diversion and martini. We got downtown a little early so it was the perfect spot to start an evening-long blowout birthday celebration.
From there, we headed to Red Phone Booth, a wholly unique speakeasy experience in downtown Atlanta. This place is magnificent and you actually enter through a red phone booth, the kind that you've seen in London. We had the BEST bartender ever! The cocktail program and experience here is phenomenal. A must-do! Then...
Amalfi Pizza - Photo: Travis Swann Taylor
...we went upstairs to Almafi Pizza for dinner. With the same owners as Red Phone Booth, this dining experience did not disappoint! We had wine, calamari, pizza, meatballs, and dessert was the creamiest tiramisu and perfect cannoli...and champagne!
To cap the night off we went to one of my favorites, 5Church Atlanta! The owner, Ayman, with his wife Valerie (both are dear friends), treated us to a birthday champagne toast with Roman candle-sized sparklers! It was the perfect way to finish a birthday and a great start to 2020.
Orchid Daze - Atlanta Botanical Garden - Photo: Travis Swann Taylor
Orchid Daze is one of my favorite wintertime excursions! The Atlanta Botanical Garden is beautiful year-round and their Orchid Daze exhibition is one of their most spectacular annual exhibits! In addition to the largest orchid collection in the Southeast they bring in thousands more orchid blossoms for a magnificent display.
Orchid Daze 2020 - Atlanta Botanical Garden - Photo: Travis Swann Taylor
Another absolutely spectacular annual exhibition at the Atlanta Botanical Garden is Atlanta Blooms! which is a grand welcoming of spring in Atlanta. This year was a little different. I'd visited and made photos just before the COVID-19 lockdown in mid-March. I did the post a couple of days later and then went into isolation. I didn't blog again until May.
Providence Canyon - Photo: Travis Swann Taylor
When I started blogging again, I was still isolating so I pulled from a visit to Providence Canyon State Park — to see Georgia's Little Grand Canyon — which I'd visited the year before, but had not yet blogged about. This post is the one that got me outside again. It started fostering a strong desire to be outdoors again and it worked!
Alice's Wonderland Reimagined - Atlanta Botanical Garden - Photo: Travis Swann Taylor
The Atlanta Botanical Garden continued its summer exhibition for a third year, but this year it was updated as Alice's Wonderland Reimagined...so much fun! These larger-than-life living sculptures are by a Canadian company in Montreal, Mosaiculture.
Atlanta Botanical Garden - Photo: Travis Swann Taylor
With extended hours and limited visitor numbers the Atlanta Botanical Garden had re-opened in late spring. It was fantastic to see the beauty of this place once again, having practically been a recluse for so many months. Most visitors were great about masking up and observing social distancing and as the months wore on they got even better. We were/are living in history and a strange time it has been. Grateful for respites of beauty like the Atlanta Botanical Garden.
Silk & Stitch - DeKalb History Center - Photo: Travis Swann Taylor
I'd visited the DeKalb History Center's museum before the lockdown, to do some photographs for my book, and got to see this magnificent exhibition. Silk & Stitch celebrated fashion from the 1860s to 1960s through the lens of fashion embellishments.
The exhibition was up for much of 2020, but eventually had to make room for the next exhibition. Hopefully it may return one day so that more can see what an excellent exhibition it was. The DeKalb History Center is currently open by appointment only.
New Echota - Photo: Travis Swann Taylor
Still hesitant to go out and about very much, especially anywhere indoors, I again reached into my collection of photos of places visited but not yet blogged about. This post was about my visit to New Echota State Historic Site, former home of the Cherokee Nation capital, where the Cherokee written language was created, and where the Trail of Tears began.
Frank Smith Rhododendron Garden - Photo: Travis Swann Taylor
One of the summer's projects that really got me out of the house and some much needed exercise was a series of blog posts covering each of the nine individual gardens within the Atlanta History Center's Goizueta Gardens. I learned a LOT of fascinating history in the process. This post was about the Frank A. Smith Memorial Rhododendron Garden.
Arabia Mountain - Photo: Travis Swann Taylor
July was my busiest blogging month and the most exercise I've had in years...it felt great to be outside again!
I started seeking out parks, state parks, and other hiking trails, and I found a lot! Some of them had been on my list for some time (I always have a list!) and others I found in Hiking Atlanta's Hidden Forests by Jonah McDonald.
This particular post was about Arabia Mountain! I climbed to the top and explored the base...for hours. Could have walked/hiked all day!
Swan Woods - Atlanta History Center - Photo: Travis Swann Taylor
Continuing my coverage of the gardens at the Atlanta History Center, I trekked Swan Woods, adjacent to Swan House. My Goizueta Gardens series afforded me a wonderful research opportunity. I did a deep dive and learned more than I expected. For example, I knew that the elephant in this garden was named Ambrose, but wow, what a story behind it!
A Bamboo Forest on the Chattahoochee - Photo: Travis Swann Taylor
I'd been on the West Palisade Trail the year before and finally made it to the East Palisades Trail. This was a 4-plus mile round trip, but worth every single step!
The sizable grove of bamboo on this trail, along the Chattahoochee River, is magical! The fallen bamboo leaves are so thick it feels like you're walking on pillows. At the far end of the loop is a highly-perched river overlook. It seems a lot of Atlantans found this trail this summer...I saw a LOT of social media posts about it. I highly recommend this trail to any and all lovers of the outdoors.
Sims Asian Garden - Atlanta History Center - Photo: Travis Swann Taylor
I'd visited the Sims Asian Garden at the Atlanta History Center many, many times, but I never knew the history behind the large turtle sculpture. The "Turtle Tent" was mass produced in the 1950s and 1960s, but few have survived into the 21st century. And just wait until you learn how it's connected with Tyler Perry!
Mary Howard Gilbert Memorial Quarry Garden - Photo: Travis Swann Taylor
The Mary Howard Gilbert Memorial Quarry Garden at the Atlanta History Center might be one of the least visited (based on personal observation), but one that is highly deserving of experiencing, especially for all of its "hidden" treasures.
Yellow River Park - Photo: Travis Swann Taylor
By time I discovered and explored Yellow River Park, it was disheartening how COVID-19 had affected the upkeep of our parks and trails — the worst of it being litter being left behind by visitors seeking a respite from isolation. It took me back to the Crying Indian commercial by the Keep America Beautiful campaign of the 1970s.
Our parks were having a difficult time keeping up with the exponentially increased number of visitors and the same or fewer number of staff. This park's saving grace was their lovely river vistas and friendly Park Forman, Danny. There are miles and miles of trails...exercise galore!
Smith Family Farm - Atlanta History Center - Photo: Travis Swann Taylor
I've visited the 1840s Smith Family Farm many, many times, as a tourist and as a special event guest. There's a lot to see here and the farm animals are a special treat, especially the Angora goats!
Panola Mountain State Park - Photo: Travis Swann Taylor
Panola Mountain State Park, with its more than 1,600 acres, majestic trees, and vistas of Stone Mountain, is an exhilarating adventure. Unlike its neighbors, Panola Mountain has never been quarried, so its a pristine example of Georgia nature.
Dogwood Bench by Martin Dawe - Photo: Travis Swann Taylor
I've done a number of interviews over the years, but this year, with fewer places to visit in-person, gave me the opportunity to conduct more interviews than usual.
This photo is from my interview with Martin Dawe, whose work is in my book. This one is Dogwood Bench in Piedmont Park, a gift to Atlanta on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Atlanta Dogwood Festival. Here are the interviews I did this year...
Martin Dawe, Cherrylion Studios
Joe M. Turner, Magician and Keynote Speaker
Matt Torney, Theatrical Outfit
Sarah Dylla, Atlanta History Center
Morgan Wellens, Frame Worthy Gallery
I have some others lined up for early 2021, so stay tuned!
Swan House Gardens - Photo: Travis Swann Taylor
I've heard it said that the 1928 Swan House at the Atlanta History Center is the most photographed home in the city, which is easy to believe given its beauty and grandeur. If that's the case, just imagine how many photographs there are of the Swan House Gardens! They're splendid and even magical! If you saw the elaborate party scene in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, you've seen part of the Swan House Gardens.
South Peachtree Creek Trail - Photo: Travis Swann Taylor
In my research for hiking and walking trails, I was super excited to find South Peachtree Creek Trail...it's only minutes from my house and I never knew! It's now one of my favorite in the city, but not just because it's convenient, it's also varied and beautiful.
Three Creeks Trail - Photo: Travis Swann Taylor
A trail within a trail, Three Creeks Trail is an offshoot within South Peachtree Creek Trail. It's also the site of the historic Decatur Waterworks and a favorite spot for graffiti artists. Oh, and yes, there are three creeks on this modest-length trail.
Olguita's Garden - Photo: Travis Swann Taylor
The second newest garden at the Atlanta History Center, Olguita's Garden, named for Olguita Gouizeta — the namesake for the collective nine gardens at the Center. The Gouizeta family is among Atlanta's most generous philanthropic families, through The Goizueta Foundation. Olguita's Garden is a formal yet comfortable garden, perfect for a small wedding or other intimate special event.
Thomas Wilson Talbot - Photo: Travis Swann Taylor
This is one of those hidden-in-plain-sight treasures that you've seen a bazillion times, but never knew what it was. This bronze bust of Thomas Wilson Talbot has been in Grant Park since 1948! Talbot was the founder of what is today the International Association of Machinists (AIM). The bust was placed on the 60th anniversary of AIM, one of the first union organizations formed in the United States and one of the few formed in the South.
111 Places in Atlanta That You Must Not Miss, by Travis Swann Taylor
On Monday, August 10, 2020, my first book — as author and photographer — was officially published. I'm the author of 111 Places in Atlanta That You Must Not Miss! Part of a global series, 111 Places Atlanta is written first for locals — so it's places that even locals might not know about — and then for seasoned tourists. It was a lot of work, but oh so much fun! And I'll always treasure the new friendships gained while working on the book.
Here are some of the interviews and articles I'd had the pleasure of being a part of since my book was published...
Booth Western Art Museum, "Art For Lunch"
WABE's "City Lights with Lois Reitzes"
WSB Radio's "The Mark Arum Show" (mark 40:03)
Interview with "Cookbooks with Virginia"
DeKalb History Center, "Book Talk"
Atlanta INtown, "The Gift of Reading"
Interview on "The Writing Well" with Anne Wainscott
Veterans Park - Atlanta History Center - Photo: Travis Swann Taylor
The cast eagle in Veterans Park is a gift from Lloyd and Mary Ann Whitaker, who were also instrumental in supporting the move of the Battle of Atlanta cyclorama painting from Grant Park to the Atlanta History Center. The round structure behind the eagle bears their names.
Monastery of the Holy Spirit - Photo: Travis Swann Taylor
Also on my list for a long time, the Monastery of the Holy Spirit is splendid! Although the Abbey Church, welcome center, gift shop, and other buildings are currently closed to the public (due to the pandemic), the expansive grounds are open and all are welcome to explore. My personal favorite spot here is the Magnolia Lane Meditative Walk.
Atlanta History Center's Entrance Gardens - Photo: Travis Swann Taylor
I completed my 9-part series of the Atlanta History Center's Goizueta Gardens with its newest garden, their Entrance Gardens. The gem of this garden is a 60-foot-long "Tree Table". It was made from a white oak tree, which sprouted around 1880 — when Atlanta was barely more than 30 years old — but had to be taken down because of a decline in health. It's a beautiful example of thoughtful, meaningful repurposing. It's a piece of art!
East Point Historical Society Museum - Photo: Travis Swann Taylor
One of my few indoor museum visits this year was my first time to the East Point Historical Society Museum. When I went, I was the only visitor there so certainly a safe visit. This museum is fascinating! I especially enjoyed learning about East Point because I lived there for a year in the early 1990s. There's also a locomotive on the property. Go visit!
Jimmy Carter Statue - Photo: Travis Swann Taylor
The only U.S. president from the State of Georgia, Jimmy Carter is immortalized in bronze on the grounds of the Georgia Capitol. The rendering is quite remarkable and designed with purpose. Enjoy the read about the Jimmy Carter Statue.
Neil Armstrong Spacesuit - Photo: Travis Swann Taylor
I'm a total space geek and even worked in aerospace for a number of years. When I made this photo of Neil Armstrong's Spacesuit at Fernbank Science Center, I didn't realize the significance of it. Turns out, it's one of only a few in the world. It's an exact replica of the suit that Neil Armstrong was wearing when he became the first human to step onto the Moon.
Louis Armstrong - The Breman Museum - Photo: Herb Snitzer
Virtual programming was the order of the day in 2020 and The Breman Museum doesn't disappoint. On the contrary, their current special exhibition, "A Jazz Memoir", is one of if not the best virtual art exhibitions I've seen. Extended through Wednesday, March 31, 2021, the exhibition features Herb Snitzer's photography documenting America's jazz scene. I'm grateful to The Breman for allowing wanderlust ATLANTA to see this phenomenal exhibition in-person.
Miller Union Takeout - Photo: Travis Swann Taylor
Takeout was also a reality in 2020, and what I've had has been delicious, especially when I and a few friends enjoyed a socially distanced, outdoor Miller Union takeout dinner! This photo isn't their typical presentation — I composed it with the ingredients they'd packed up. It was the best chocolate tart I've had in years! Can hardly wait to go to the restaurant in-person again.
The Phoenix in Woodruff Park - Photo: Travis Swann Taylor
2020 had us see our Olympic Cauldron lit for the first time since 1996 during the 2020 Olympic Running Trials. We saw the Blue Angels and the Thunderbirds perform a flyover of Atlanta, a salute to first responders. And it showed us a way of life that we'd not seen since the 1918 pandemic, resulting in countless random acts of kindness.
I leave you with a photograph I recently made of The Phoenix in Woodruff Park. The phoenix is the unofficial symbol of Atlanta and the statue's actual name is Atlanta from the Ashes. I'm feeling hopeful, even excited that we/Atlanta will rise from the ashes of 2020 and make 2021 one of the best years ever. Happy New Year!
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Location: Atlanta, GA, USA
THIS art gallery is different and it's special...you may have seen its artists at the movies or on television!
Frame Worthy Gallery represents two-dimensional artwork made by multifaceted film and television industry artists who have talent that extends beyond the big screen. They are painters, photographers, sketch, and multimedia artists who are also actors, screenwriters, directors, and producers, working primarily in the Southeast.
Morgan Wellens, Founder & CEO, Frame Worthy Gallery
Featured artists have worked on and behind the scenes of projects such as The Resident, Doom Patrol, The Gifted, and more.
Up and coming actor herself, Founder and CEO Morgan Wellens granted me an interview to talk about the new art gallery...
wanderlust ATLANTA: Where are you from? What's something Atlanta should know about you?
Morgan: Long story short, my great grandparents on my Dad's side traveled in through Ellis Island from Lithuania, I was almost a "Wellinski"! On my Mom's side, I'm related to five U.S. presidents, one of whom was responsible for the largest bathtub in the White House. For me, I was born and raised in Georgia. Most people are surprised to hear I'm a native Peach. I have seen how the art scene has grown over the years, and continues to evolve. I hope to make a positive contribution to that.
Morgan Wellens (right) with Anissa Matlock
wanderlust ATLANTA: What was the catalyst that led you to becoming an Actor? Entrepreneur?
Morgan: I am really big on my bucket list, and in 2017 I decided to check off being an extra on a movie set. It was a downtown, overnight shoot. I remember watching the sunrise from a hotel balcony, unsure if I would make it to my 9-5 on time, and thinking, "There's nowhere else I'd rather be."
Being an entrepreneur is in my blood though. My grandparents used to have a thriving costume jewelry business back when clip on earrings were all the rage. Growing up, I saw my parents follow their footsteps, I learned to walk in the isles of Scott Antique Markets.
We lived the entrepreneur lifestyle, which doesn't always look glamorous. Not everyone can feel secure in uncertainty, but seeing them thrive gave me the confidence to leave my 9-5 to pursue acting, and, now, open a gallery.
Morgan Wellens with Kai Grebe
wanderlust ATLANTA: Michelangelo said, "Every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it." With what philosophy do you approach your art?
Morgan: You know, they say "10 years is the overnight success". It's not exciting or sexy, but it's probably the quote I live by the most. Hard work, perseverance, and consistency matter. Half the battle of being an artist is working at your craft every day, because breakthroughs come with time and repetition. I try not to attach the "success barometer" to my work. I'm an artist because I create. If success comes, I'll be over the moon, but more than that, I love what I do which keeps me in the game through the rough times and rejection.
Morgan Wellens with Alex Ross
wanderlust ATLANTA: When you have time to play tourist, where/what are some of the destinations in Atlanta that you most enjoy?
Morgan: I have to be honest, I'm a sucker for Ponce City Market. I love walking the Beltline and being around all that energy.
I also enjoy visiting the Forward Warrior wall in Cabbagetown. For those who don't know, it's a long stretch of the most beautiful murals you've seen. Afterward, I might pop over to Little's for some sliders.
Artwork by Eleonore Dendy
wanderlust ATLANTA: Why do you feel it's important for budding artists to not give up, to press forward with a career as an artist if they're truly passionate about it?
Morgan: The grind as an artist is HARD. But honestly, most every career path in life is hard! Would you tell a doctor to go to school for less than 8 years because it's a "waste of time"? Why then, as artists, isn't it normalized for us to put in the same kind of dedication to our craft. We need artists. They change the way that we see the world. They expand our minds and open our hearts.
Artists can show us a vision for the future when we can't see it for ourselves. We saw a black president on the big screen long before Obama ran for office. Right now, it feels like possibility is at our fingertips and people are ready for change. We are craving and lifting up stories and visual work from new voices and underrepresented audiences. Make sure your voice can be heard.
Morgan Wellens | Artwork by Aaron Simmons
Frame Worthy Gallery launched its online marketplace last month, so head over there and do some holiday shopping and be sure to follow them on social media (Instagram/Facebook) so you can regularly see what's new! They will also have pop-up locations throughout Atlanta and a primary in-house presence at RoleCall Theater at Ponce City Market. The featured artwork ranges from modern to abstract, whimsical, and thought-provoking. There's practically something for everyone!
Morgan said, "The grind is real when you make the decision to become an artist for a living. Working restaurant jobs, gigs, driving services, you name it. If you are an artist, there's a good chance you're hustling. My goal is to help our team follow their dreams within the industry by taking over the 'left-brain' work so they can focus on the creative stuff."
(Photos courtesy of Frame Worthy Gallery)
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Through a multi-organizational effort, state law and housing institutions are cracking down on landlords receiving tax breaks for providing rent-regulated apartments to residents of western Queens, but not passing on the benefits to those residents.
The Office of the New York Attorney General, the Tenant Protection Unit of the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal and the City of New York Department of Housing Preservation and Development sent out a letter to the landlords on Aug. 25 advising them that they are aware of them being in non-compliance with the regulations of the tax benefit.
These landlords were receiving tax breaks under 421-a benefits because they registered their properties as rent regulated.
In the letter to the landlords, Schneiderman warned that the application must be filled out correctly or the tax breaks may be revoked, TPU may freeze rents at the locations and may "initiate overcharge proceedings" for overcharging on the rent. "If you are found to have engaged in such behavior you may be subject to treble damages," Schneiderman wrote.
NYCHA is not yet releasing the names of the landlords or making the residents aware that their landlords have been contacted.
Most affected are Community Board 1, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 12.
Councilman Costa Constantinides (D-Astoria), whose district overlays some of the areas where the landlords in question own property and a member of the Council's Affordable Housing Task Force said, "This investigation underscores our city's current affordable housing crisis. It is unconscionable for developers to take advantage of available tax exemptions like 421-a, while keeping much-needed affordable rents from residents.


Meant to try this yesterday but well I forgot so Thursday it is again.
https://discord.gg/VH2Tku is the discord link to the fumbbl server where Instant smacks are organized. If you are interested please go there tonight as close to 2:00 BBtime as possible.
Depending on timing I might have a league game to play but even if I dont take part I would be happy to start one for yall.
Forgot to respond a few days back - I'm up for getting these going. The only way to get NA evenings busier is to build it.


The Fall Equinox serves as a powerful time of inner reflection and preparation before the colder and darker months arrive. Equinox means "equal night" and is a powerful time when both the Northern and Southern hemispheres will experience an equal amount of daylight. This creates an incredible energetic balance and powerful space to create transformations and shifts in our lives.
The Fall Equinox invites us to go within and take time to slow down and connect to our most authentic self … what we call at Emaya our HER. This is a time to reflect; to celebrate the abundance in our lives, take inventory on what is and is not serving us while restoring balance to our mind, body, and spirit.
Our world is moving at such a rapid pace. We could all benefit from slowing down and checking in and the Fall Equinox is a powerful, magical time to do just that.
Join us this September 20-22 , for our Fall Equinox Retreat at Maha Rose North in Hurley, NY- 2 full days of yoga, meditation, wellness, connection, and inner work.
Soothe your spirit, quiet your mind and nourish your soul with a women's weekend of yoga, meditation, nature, self-reflection and healthy homemade meals (made with local, organic and seasonal produce).
Reconnect with yourself and a circle of like-minded women that believe in you completely in a beautiful farm in nature.
Certified yoga teachers + wellness coaches, authors + speakers, friends + mothers.
Emaya co-founders, Connie Viglietti and Michaela Cullen have been friends since sharing the stage as music theatre majors at Elon University in the early 2000's and have been teaching and coaching since 2007. Through our individual studies, unique experiences, coaching and teaching we have joined together to create empowering programs, retreats, content and community with the mission to help women connect to their light, purpose and power.
Free time to connect with like-minded women, let loose and explore nature!
Please note that transport and travel coordination and costs to/from the retreat are your responsibility.
*Accommodations (Glamping tents, cabin and cottage) are cozy and shared but everyone has their own bed. Bathrooms are shared. Sleeping arrangements are assigned on a first come, first serve basis. If you are attending with a friend, please let us know. Reach out with any concerns or needs!
Comfortable and loose fitting clothes for yoga and hiking, hiking or walking shoes, water bottle, flashlight, sun lotion, and sun hat, warm and waterproof jacket or sweater for cool or wet weather.
Note: yoga mats, blocks, blankets, straps, and bolsters will be provided, although you may bring your own if you wish.
Note: Dogs and other pets are not permitted. Alcohol is not permitted on site.


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China Photos/Getty Images Top Story China began a three day period of mourning for the roughly 30,000 killed in last week's earthquake. Nearly 160 relief workers were killed by landslides in the last three days. Asia The Association of Southeast Asian nations agreed on a procedure for flying aid into Burma. Pakistan's government says there's ...
By Joshua Keating, a former associate editor at Foreign Policy.
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China began a three day period of mourning for the roughly 30,000 killed in last week's earthquake. Nearly 160 relief workers were killed by landslides in the last three days.
China began a three day period of mourning for the roughly 30,000 killed in last week's earthquake. Nearly 160 relief workers were killed by landslides in the last three days.
The Association of Southeast Asian nations agreed on a procedure for flying aid into Burma.
Pakistan's government says there's no reason to worry about its plans to pull troops back from Taliban-controlled areas.
Former PM Mahathir Mohamed has quit Malaysia's ruling party in a move that could weaken the current government.
Mediators are working to forge an agreement between the Lebanese government and Hezbollah in Qatar.
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is visiting Iraq.
Islamic parties gained in Kuwaiti Parliamentary elections.
President Bush criticized Middle Eastern leaders for the lack of democracy in their countries.
U.S. generals have apologized after a soldier was discovered using a Koran for target practice.
Attacks against Zimbabwean refugees and other foreigners are spreading in South Africa.
Assasination fears are keeping opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai from returning to Zimbabwe.
Devastating drought has returned to Ethiopia.
A top Farc commander surrendered to authorities in Colombia.
Colombia has denied that accusations that its forces illegally entered Venezuela.
President Leonel Fernandez was elected to a third term in the Dominican Republic.
Diplomats are meeting in Dublin to discuss an international ban on cluster bombs.
Two diplomats from British defense supplier BAE were questioned by U.S. officials in an ongoing corruptiong investigation.
2008 U.S. Election
John McCain will have to rely on GOP funds to take on Barack Obama.
Obama drew a campaign-high crowd of 75,000 to a rally in Portland, Oregon.
Hillary Clinton is feeling good about tomorrow's Kentucky primary.
Today's Agenda
Members of the World Health Organization will meet in Geneva.
Climate change is on the agenda for today's European Parliament session.
Joshua Keating was an associate editor at Foreign Policy. Twitter: @joshuakeating
The Elephant in the Comedy Club
A troupe of popular young comics avoids mixing humor and politics in Rwanda.
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The Diplomacy of Dog Walking in Russia
Meet the woman in Moscow caring for the U.S. canines of state.

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Whenever I get some downtime in work, I try to play around with a front-end technology that I may not have used too much in the past and see what potential it might have for creating some cool effects.

Last week, I decided I'd take a look at the humble `text-shadow`.

## Exploring the property

Browser support for CSS `text-shadow` [is excellent](http://caniuse.com/#feat=css-textshadow), but the [way in which it's defined](http://www.w3.org/TR/2003/CR-css3-text-20030514/#text-shadows) makes it a little bit of a strange property.

When applying text-shadow to your text, you can specify a color for your shadow, a shadow offset (x and y positions) and a blur radius.  Unlike `box-shadow`, you cannot specify the spread of the shadow, making applying just a single text-shadow to a piece of text fairly limited in what you can actually achieve.

See the Pen gbRZpo by Ashley Watson-Nolan (@ashleynolan) on CodePen.

A word with a simple `text-shadow` effect applied.

In most circumstances, the only way to create stunning text effects with text-shadow is to apply more than one to the text.  A popular use is to layer text-shadows on top of one another to create an outline – or stroke – around the text.  The following CSS shows how to achieve such an effect:

 text-shadow: 2px 2px 1px #000,
             -2px -2px 1px #000,
             -2px 2px 1px #000,
              2px -2px 1px #000;

You may be thinking, as I did, that CSS `text-stroke` may be better suited for this.  If you haven't come across it, the CSS text-stroke property isn't currently part of any W3C spec and so support for it is still [very limited](http://caniuse.com/#feat=text-stroke) – it's only currently available when prefixed in webkit.

More frustrating than it's support is the way in which `text-stroke` is implemented;  currently you cannot control where in relation to the edge of the text the stroke is applied.  If you want a stroke that extends from the outer edge of your text, text-stroke leaves you flat out of luck – it will instead always intrude on the inner edge of the font as it is applied as a centered stroke.  Being able to control the positioning of the stroke would make the property much more useful.

Below is an example showing how `text-shadow` and `text-stroke` compare in practice when attempting to create a stroke effect on some text.

See the Pen Comparing text-shadow to text-stroke by Ashley Watson-Nolan (@ashleynolan) on CodePen.

Comparing `text-shadow` and `text-stroke` when adding an outline or stroke to some text.

## Taking things further

An alternative use of `text-shadow` that I've seen a number of times is to give text the illusion of being raised up in 3d or to create an embossed look to the text.  Using it in this way can create some [beautiful effects](http://codepen.io/juanbrujo/pen/yGpAK).

While trawling Dribbble for some design inspiration, I came across [this shot by Kickass Factory](https://dribbble.com/shots/1881907-Love?list=shots&sort=recent&timeframe=now&offset=18).  Seeing a bit of a challenge, I decided to try and recreate a similar looking effect using just CSS, animating it on hover.  I focussed on using `:hover`, but there's no reason that the CSS couldn't later be modified slightly to work better on touch devices.

Recreating the outline and shadow effects were relatively simple.  I came across a great [CodePen demo](http://codepen.io/hugo/pen/xzjGB) with a mixin that made my life much easier when producing the raised lettering effect.  A few tweaks to this code gave me the base of the effect, all achieved with just the `text-shadow` property.

The final challenge was to apply a pattern to the text, if it was indeed possible to do so; I tried a couple of approaches.

The first property I tried was CSS `background-clip`; this allows you to specify a background – in this case a linear gradient to create the striped effect – and clip it to an element – in this case to the shape of the text.

.backgroundclip {
	background: linear-gradient(#e62915 50%, #e7e7e7 50%);
	background-size: 4px 4px;
	-webkit-background-clip: text;
	text-fill-color: transparent;
}

While this worked in isolation, I found that as soon as `text-shadow` was applied, the shadow was rendered in front of the background, obscuring the pattern effect on the text.  There are hacks around this, but it requires you to have no background specified on any of the texts parent elements, which although useful to know, isn't a very robust solution in practice.

Support for `background-clip: text` is currently non-standard and is therefore only available in webkit browsers when prefixed.

See the Pen ogevGP by Ashley Watson-Nolan (@ashleynolan) on CodePen.

Example of using `background-clip` with `text-shadow`.

## SVG to the rescue (sort of)

After my failed first attempt, I took to the interwebs to look for another possible solution.  After a short time searching, I stumbled across [this article on SVG fill](http://lea.verou.me/2012/05/text-masking-the-standards-way/).  SVG fills can also take gradients as an input and so it seemed that this could be the solution I was looking for.

The resulting effect can be seen on this [CodePen demo that I created](http://codepen.io/ashleynolan/pen/QwvKaw?editors=110), along with some simpler effects that just use `text-shadow`.

Unfortunately, the effect only works 100% in Chrome; Firefox and IE lose the `text-shadow` on the SVG text when the fill is specified, while Safari goes completely mental at the thought of animating the SVG and the text-shadow together.

## Conclusions

As ever when playing around with combining CSS properties like this, there can be some unexpected side–effects with rendering.

CSS `text-shadow` used on it's own, and layering multiple shadows together, can create some beautiful effects.

Unfortunately, it seems combining this with SVG gradient fills causes some strange results across browsers.  It would be great to see this more consistently implemented across the board, as I do think that people could create some awesome text effects as a result.

If anyone has any ideas of other text effects they could create with `text-shadow`, fork the demo and let me know what you come up with – I think that I've only really scratched the surface with my efforts.

**[View my text-shadow demo on CodePen](http://codepen.io/ashleynolan/pen/QwvKaw?editors=110)**.

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Home LEARN General Parenting How parents can get out of a rut
How parents can get out of a rut
by Danielle Braff
I've worked my entire life—and had a lot of luck on my side—to get everything I always wanted: a dream job, an amazing husband, two kids and a not-so-starter home. But a few years into my dream life, I began to feel not-so-dreamy.
I realized that I had no more items on my to-do list. The only thing left to do was to work, to clean the house and to take my kids to their activities. Day after day after day.
I was in the midst of a big life rut.
I know I'm not alone.
"Working with parents who are feeling bored, stuck or stagnant at this stage of life is something I have seen time and time again," says Joyce Marter, licensed clinical professional counselor and founder of Urban Balance. "It's as if many of us know what we want to do with ourselves until midlife and then somehow the path becomes less clear and defined."
Melissa LaHann, the 38-year-old founder of the business LatchPal by Happy Fig, went through the same experience.
She celebrated 14 years of marriage, has a 1-year-old and a 5-year-old and even started her own thriving business. She should be totally happy, sailing through life.
"I was finding myself in a low-energy place," LaHann says. "I felt like life was starting to feel routine."
There's no clear-cut psychological diagnosis for life rut, but dysthymia comes close: it's similar to depression, and symptoms include low energy, low mood and loss of motivation. It often lasts years and goes undiagnosed because there's nothing truly wrong.
The key is to acknowledge that you're in a rut, says Jane Scudder, a certified leadership, personal development and career transition coach.
"It's my opinion and observation that ruts are often caused by lack of a bigger vision and lack of awareness that we are slipping into monotony," she says. "A key step to getting out of this is to acknowledge that we're in one, and also explore what is keeping us in this spot."
Is it lack of a vision?
Is it uncertainty of what to do next?
LaHann started thinking about what motivated and energized her.
"I love my family, but a big part of my life is my business," LaHann says, a sentiment that may go against the grain at a time when moms are often told that their number one focus should be on their family. "I started brainstorming with other friends in the industry who got me excited about fun ways I could further my product—it's what I needed."
Work isn't the solution for everyone's life ruts, however.
The difficult part is figuring out what part of your life needs to be rebooted.
"If you had a magic wand, what would you want?" she asks. Don't set your own ceilings with self-limiting beliefs.
Marter suggests thinking about going back to school, changing careers, starting a new hobby or picking up an old one or trying new things like kickboxing, aerial yoga or pottery.
Goals like these are important, Scudder says.
Big, long-term goals—as well as short-term goals—really help with ruts, she says.
The longer-term goals revive a vision to ensure you're moving forward with your life in a meaningful direction. These can be really overwhelming in terms of progress, however, which is why smaller, short-term goals are key as well.
"For instance, you might hold a vision and longer-term goal of recommitting yourself to your relationship or marriage after having children," she says, explaining that this won't happen overnight. "But what can happen overnight is asking your partner more questions tomorrow, having a conversation not about your children or simply telling your partner you want to work on these things."
Doing service work can also help you see outside of yourself. One of Marter's clients was dealing with multiple career and relationship issues, so she volunteered in Haiti for a week. When she returned, she said, '"I have no problems,'" Marter says. "Volunteer work can put things into perspective."
Refreshing your relationship can also help, she says.
Even if you've been together for years, you can still discover new things about each other by sharing new experiences like a cooking class or a scuba class.
"Make new friends, travel, redecorate the house even if it's on a DIY budget," Marter says. "Make a concerted effort to spice things up in the bedroom."
Starting a routine of talking for just 20 minutes daily about anything other than the kids or financial and household responsibilities will do wonders, she says.
Rebuilding your self-esteem is also important, especially if you've been living your life for your spouse, your kids or your job.
Get a haircut, work with a personal trainer or make over your home, Marter suggests.
"If your home is feeling blah, consider a new coat of paint, some new throw pillows, planting a garden or creating a new space in your home for self-care like reading, yoga and meditation," she says.
Still stuck? Identify a mentor or a hero for your next life phase, Marter says.
When Marter's children were young, she had a friend who was an empty nester.
"I admired how she is always engaged in life and forever learned and growing," Marter says.
Her friend went back to graduate school when her children were older. She painted at her art studio, showed her work in galleries, took movie classes with her husband, traveled with her friends and eventually enjoyed being a grandmother.
"This helps me envision my path, knowing that exciting and new things are possible," Marter says.
You just have to look for them.
This article originally appeared in the January 2019 issue of Chicago Parent. Read the rest of the issue.
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Cheltenham racecourse is a world famous sporting venue. Every year in March, 250,000 visitors attend the legendary Festival which is also broadcast across the UK and further afield and followed by millions.
Our work on the new £45million grandstand, in collaboration with the Kier Group, was high profile, high pressure and subject to immovable deadlines dictated by major race meetings. Miss any one of these deadlines and the whole world knows about it.
This fantastic project delivered challenges and surprises in equal measure. The course has a remarkable and well documented sporting history, but few records of service infrastructure so identifying and removing redundant services, whilst keeping the venue fully operational, was an achievement in itself. This was critical as whilst there are in fact only sixteen days racing at the course each year the venue hosts conferences, weddings, concerts, trade fairs and even a circus so must be functional at all times to be financially viable.
The grandstand was formally opened in November of 2015 by the Princess Royal and the stand now bears her name. It was put to the ultimate test, the 2016 Festival and came through with flying colours to much media and visitor acclaim.


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Are Spotify about to save radio? (Or maybe finally destroy it?)
10th February 2014 James O'Malley Uncategorized
If you're into music, then no doubt you're delighted by the modern convenience afforded by the likes of Spotify. You can listen to all of the latest hits, without a mindless commercial radio DJ blathering on in between… and don't get me started on the adverts. So it came as a bit of a surprise today to hear that Spotify are launching "talking playlists" – which aim to put the personality back into the playlist.
As reported by Musically, Billy Bragg is the first recruit – he'll be offering a custom playlist of his favourite, with a specially recorded introduction by the man himself. Like a radio show there's regularity too – they're planning to release a new Billy Bragg talking playlist at the end of each month.
Choose Bragg as the big face to launch this new technology is perhaps no surprise – he's been vocal in his support for the platform, unlike many of his fellow musicians.
What's really interesting about this – even if you're not a fan of Billy Bragg (though I hasten to add, I think he's awesome) – is that it could be the opening gambit in a new category of audio content. What Spotify have done is realised that what radio often has going for it is the speech – despite having had digital music as the pre-eminent format for over a decade now, some people still cling to the radio because of a fondness for the presenters. And simply playlisted tracks is no replacement for that feeling of a relationship with the audience.
So if this takes off, this could be big. And Spotify are in a rather interesting place – perhaps they could save the radio industry? If they open the talking platform up, it could be huge.
Imagine if you really liked listening to Chris Evans in the morning, but rather than the pedestrian nonsense they play on Radio 2, you were instead into black metal… what if Spotify could play you the speech from Chris Evans' show mixed up with the latest black metal tracks for your consumption? It's not a huge leap to imagine from putting out some custom audio recorded by Billy Bragg.
Conversely of course, it could also destroy radio as we know it: what if Spotify did something like this, and instead of partnering with existing radio personalities spent time recruiting and growing their own presenters? Why would I want to listen to Steve Wright when I could listen to Billy Bragg instead?
These are going to be interesting times – and something tells me Spotify are only hinting at what is to come.
Feb 10, 2014 James O'Malley
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1999 RY133 (asteroide 36116) é um asteroide da cintura principal. Possui uma excentricidade de 0.03476350 e uma inclinação de 12.33019º.

Este asteroide foi descoberto no dia 9 de setembro de 1999 por LINEAR em Socorro.

Ver também

 Lista de asteroides
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BBC Home Entertainment presents its first zombie mini-series, Zombie teenager Kieren isn't comfortable in his "undead" state. He didn't want to come back, he wanted to be dead. Shortly after his funeral, thousands of zombies rise from the dead.
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Summary of Season 1 (2013) - 1 disc
BBC Home Entertainment presents its first zombie mini-series, Zombie teenager Kieren isn't comfortable in his "undead" state. He didn't want to come back, he wanted to be dead. Series include episodes 1-3.
Creator Dominic Mitchell reignites the world of teenager Kieren Walker (Luke Newberry), a recovered zombie (Partially Diseased Syndrome (PDS) sufferer) who continues in his struggle to find acceptance in society.


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Q: Android: Why is the size of apk file smaller than the entire project I am definitely a noob at understanding this as of now, I noticed usually that the apk file is  much smaller than my Android Projects. How is that happening? Is it always like this? I got this doubt while I was compressing an entire project to zip file, it was showing that the disk size is 128MB...(noticed it then the first time) whereas the actual apk is only 22.4 MB. why is this difference?

A: An APK is an Android application package file. Each Android application is compiled and packaged in a single file that includes all of the application's code (.dex files), resources, assets, and manifest file. The APK file is basically a .zip file

A: Your project contains all of your source files and files used only by the IDE. The apk only contains compiled files which are smaller.
Also, images/resources etc are compressed in the apk.

A: Android projects (in general) contain source code, which gets compiled to class files that end up in the APK.
Compiled files are smaller than the source code - for example they strip all the comments out of the file (you do include comments in your source files don't you!)

A: In addition to the other answers, you're probably using something called ProGuard which further compresses your project by shortening field names, removing dead (unused) code, merging classes, and dozens of other tricks.
Check out the FAQ for more about ProGuard.

A: It has to do with how Android compiles your project. It basically dumps the bulk, compresses the resources, and compiles everything into a simple binary. It will happen with almost every type of programming, your final build will usually be smaller than your total project (unless you include outside sources in your build). There is a lot of bulk in code that get's stripped during compilation.

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Every year Hollywood's small-scene stars compete for their industry's biggest prize…the Emmy Award. Presented every September, the nominations come out the previous July and the competition's end signals the official beginning of the new fall season. While Emmy voters are notorious for seemingly nominating the same series and actors every year, it is also fun to speculate what a "perfect" ballot could look like. Join Fame10 as we go through a number of top categories and call out which series and stars had a banner 2014-2015 and deserve to be in Emmy's golden light.
Disclaimer: Many of these entries include mild spoilers so if you are not caught up, you may want be careful navigating certain entries.
Bonus: Sons Of Anarchy
This may very well be the best show Emmy voters refuse to acknowledge. Yes, it's dark, gritty and violent, but so was The Sopranos and that was an Academy favorite. It's also not like FX doesn't get its share of the spotlight as well, with series like Fargo, The Shield and Rescue Me among those that in the past have gotten nominations (and wins).
Regardless, this is the last chance for Kurt Sutter's series to get the recognition it deserves (even if Sutter and crew now wear the snubs as a badge of honor). The show's final season held nothing back and everything only got more insane as Jax's (Charlie Hunnam) mission of vengeance resulted in the show's bloodiest season ever. It was raw, emotional and expertly crafted…three things that usually entice voters. Come on Emmy voters, get this one right!
10. Justified
Speaking of FX series not getting their due, this list would be incomplete without re-visiting the brilliance that is Justified. Based on the novel by Elmore Leonard, the drama about the fictional Southern town of Harlan has consistently been enjoyable since the start.
To be fair, it is not like the Emmy voters are completely ignoring the series as its guest cast has netted a few awards and its main characters have been recognized with nominations (but oddly enough not the series itself). Guided by Graham Yost, the final season was everything that made the show great and, along with guest star Sam Elliot (who himself will likely be nominated), if there was a time for Timothy Olyphant and his ensemble to get that "big" nod this is it!
9. Better Call Saul
It is rare for a spin-off series to reach the same level of genius as its predecessor, but Better Call Saul is coming pretty close. The Breaking Bad spin-off had a longer journey than expected to the small screen, but the wait was more than worth it as the show consistently delivered every week.
Created by Vince Gilligan, led by Bob Odenkirk and backed by industry veteran Jonathan Banks, this trio has made TV magic that has helped fill the void left by Breaking Bad's exit. Given the success Bad has had at the Emmys (including two back-to-back Best Drama wins), it's hard to see how this series and its cast won't be at the top of many voters' "must" list.
8. The Good Wife
The Good Wife's luck with the Emmys baffles many critics and fans. Its top notch cast continually earns nominations and converts them into wins, but it has been constantly shut out of the top race. In fact, Good Wife is the last broadcast series to even score a nomination for Best Drama in the last few years.
With cable dominating the field, Wife has been left out, and given how much of a resurgence the show's gone under in the last few seasons it's mind-boggling why voters still slight it every year. This was another strong season for the drama and hopefully now that the Emmys have added an extra slot to its top drama category history won't repeat itself.
7. The Affair
It's always interesting to see which shows catch on and which ones do not. With The Affair, audiences took a little longer to find it, but when they did they stayed engaged. What's different about The Affair though is that while it tells the story of a affair between two married individuals it doesn't do it in the traditional way.
The story flips between the two characters acting as narrators…granted unreliable narrators at that, as we often see the same event happening from two different perspectives. Often times it is left up the audience to decide the truth, but regardless its an intriguing drama and one that is amplified by the presence of its two under-the-radar leads (Dominic West and Ruth Wilson).
After last year's True Detective debacle where HBO caught flack for entering the limited run series as a drama, a number of new rules and regulations were created…including a hard stance on what is a comedy and what is a drama. How the Academy can say Shameless is a comedy but Orange Is The New Black is a drama is hard to understand, but that's the way the cards are falling this season.
As a result, Orange's road to Emmy glory just got harder as it goes from competing against a soft comedy field to a tough dramatic gauntlet. It also doesn't help that the new rules about what constitutes a guest star verses a supporting star are now in play so Orange's total haul could be less than it was last year.
Regardless, the series is still very well written, acted and produced and given the initial reception it received last year, it should still be a force when it comes to competing for the top prize.
5. Empire
No show impacted the television medium more in the 2014-2015 season than Fox's Empire. By growing virtually every week in the ratings, it literally defied tradition and found a instant home with viewers. Shepherded by Lee Daniels and Danny Strong and fronted by Oscar nominees Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, Empire is in prime position to do some damage this award season.
Through a combination of strong storytelling and addictive music, Empire had something that related to all audiences. Realistically Empire probably could have been a little higher on this list as well, but the Academy is known for being slow to accept new hit series into its good graces and some wonder if that will be the case here.
For Fox and TV in general, what Empire did was remind people what happens when networks put on quality programming that isn't bound to the traditional 22 episode formula.
4. Downton Abbey
PBS' drama about the English class system has been an Emmy favorite since the beginning when it was entered as a mini-series. In its second year, when the show jumped into the drama realm, it scored even more nominations, but failed to convert them into wins.
As Downton prepares to air its' final installments later on this year (in the UK), you can expect a long farewell tour on this side of the pond as well. The Downton ensemble is among the best on TV and that's why it's been a success story at the Screen Actors Guild awards, but separately they effectively seem to cancel each other out…luckily the Best Drama award is based on the sum of its parts.
Downton's most recent season definitely put the pieces in place for its upcoming final run and raised some interesting possibilities that won't be lost on viewers or voters.
Netflix's flagship drama jump-started the streaming movement and it became the first streaming series to ever win an Emmy in a top category, much less be nominated. Now, three years later, its remains a powerful force and a lot of that comes from the gravitas of its two leads, Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright.
Backed by a strong ensemble, House of Cards will continue to score Best Drama nominations for as long as it runs because it's based off a formula that works. The third season saw a evolution of that formula, but in a way where it progressed the story, culminating in a fun final twist that will be fascinating to watch unfold in season four.
If you've ever seen an episode of Game of Thrones then you know why it is arguably the most successful series currently airing on TV. From its well casted ensemble to its epic battle scenes to its willingness to do anything to anyone at any time, it keeps the audience on its toes.
The show's fifth season took some big risks that deserve big rewards and now, with Breaking Bad out of the picture, Emmy voters should have less of a reason to not award it the big prize. Between the battle of Hardhome and Cersei's (Lena Headey) long walk of shame in the finale, producers won't have a shortage of ammo to prove their case.
Honestly the lone obstacle standing in the way of a Game of Thrones victory is Mad Men and the fact that voters may be nostalgic given it's the show's final year of eligibility. Mad Men won this prize for its first four years before being upstaged by Showtime's Homeland and then AMC's Breaking Bad, which caused many to wonder if the Academy's love affair with the Sterling Cooper team was over.
All of that changed though with the show's series finale…"Person To Person," which to many single-handedly won back a lot of the viewers that gave up on the series. Creator Matthew Weiner didn't pull a Sopranos and closed the majority of the loops and he did so in a smart way. It was very reminiscent of what Vince Gilligan did with Breaking Bad and, as with Bad, it should result in the same type of award season bounce.
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As OATH continues to grow in a manner that is conducive to the overall support of our OATH Registered Veterans, we are gradually and strategically establishing State Chapters. Of course, in the life cycle of OATH, the first State Chapter was OATH Texas. Once OATH Texas was stood up and saw proven results, we then stood up OATH Utah, OATH Idaho, OATH Indiana, OATH New York, OATH Louisiana and OATH New Mexico. All of these states participate in our Exchange Program (see below) which promises to bridge gaps. These State Chapters are all doing wonderful things, and we'll continue standing up State Chapters as the momentum continues to grow and the opportunities to do so present themselves.
With relation to the Exchange Program, we are now seeing OATH Registered Veterans from one State Chapter joining other OATH Registered Veterans from another on various trips. These trips are designed to allow for social reintegration, and when you see OATH Registered Veterans from OATH Utah join OATH Registered Veterans from OATH Idaho and OATH Texas on a whitetail hunt in Texas, you quickly realize that our mission is coming to fruition, as these OATH trips then lead to follow on trips. Where we once might have seen folks limited in their communications simply due to their geographical locations, we now will see instances where the "Hey, your family should come up and join us for Thanksgiving" or "Hey, man, let's get the families together at Yellowstone one year for some camping" type conversations reveal themselves as friendships are created, fostered and strengthened through the most basic medium: outdoors events. As a result, and as these State Chapters flourish, we are seeing amazing results ! In the end, it's not rocket science. It's caring. It's compassion. It's making the effort to show our Veterans that they matter.


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Nanny Piggins and the Runaway Lion (Hardcover)
By R. A. Spratt, Dan Santat (By (artist))
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 9780316254533, 320pp.
A flying pig's job is never done...
With a runaway lion loose in the neighborhood, Derrick, Samantha, and Michael feel scared. Nanny Piggins feels like a slice of cake. And Boris feels like that lion looks strangely familiar...
But if there was ever a pig who could tame both lion and lion tamer, it's Nanny Piggins! She also revolutionizes the sport of ski jumping, introduces hot-pink leotards to the local Neighborhood Watch, and demonstrates trapeze skills on a moving bus -- all while thwarting Mr. Green's attempt to send the children to Nicaragua.
R. A. Spratt's third book in the delightfully madcap Nanny Piggins series is filled with more high-flying adventures, more outrageous characters, and more chocolate cake than ever before!
R.A. Spratt is an award-winning comedy writer with fifteen years of experience in the television industry. She lives in Sydney, Australia, with her husband and two daughters. You can visit her at www.raspratt.com.
Dan Santat is the author/illustrator of Sidekicks and the winner of the Silver Medal from the Society of Illustrators for Oh No! (Or How My Science Project Destroyed the World) by Mac Barnett. He is also the illustrator of Crankenstein and the author and illustrator of Beekle, the Unimaginary Friend, coming Spring 2014. He lives in Los Angeles, California. You can visit him at www.dansantat.com.


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Glibodol falu Horvátországban, Lika-Zengg megyében. Közigazgatásilag Brinjéhez tartozik.

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Zenggtől 45 km-re, községközpontjától 16 km-re keletre, a Lika északi részén, Velebit és a Kapela hegység között, a Kis-Kapela déli lábánál fekszik.

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Glibodol már a középkorban is lakott település volt. 1527-ben miután a közeli Dabar vára elesett lakossága elmenekült a török elől. Lika és Korbava területe a nagyobb várak kivételével török kézre került. Ezt követően a település a 17. század közepéig lényegében lakatlan maradt. A mai település akkor keletkezett amikor 1638 körül Albert Herberstein zenggi kapitány engedélyével a török elől menekülő pravoszláv vallású vlahok telepedtek le Brinje környékén. Első írásos említése 1645-ben történt. 1672-ben a vlahok újabb hulláma érkezett ide. Lakói a letelepítés fejében a török elleni harcokban katonai szolgálatot láttak el. A település a katonai határőrvidék részeként az otocsáni ezred brinjei századához tartozott. 1765-ben a brinjei és a jezeroi századot elválasztották az otocsáni ezredtől és az ogulini ezred parancsnoksága alá rendelték. Ez a beosztás a határőrvidékek megszüntetéséig 1881-ig fennmaradt. Plébániáját 1871-ben alapították, templomát 1878-ban építették. 1857-ben 67, 1910-ben 167 lakosa volt. 1881-ben megszüntették a katonai határőrvidékeket és integrálták őket a polgári közigazgatásba. A trianoni békeszerződésig terjedő időszakban előbb Lika-Korbava vármegye Zenggi járásához, majd 1892-től a Brinjei járáshoz tartozott. Ezt követően előbb a Szerb-Horvát-Szlovén Királyság, majd Jugoszlávia része lett. Iskoláját 1938-ban alapították. Jugoszlávia felbomlása után 1991-ben a független Horvátország része lett. A honvédő háború során a krajinai szerb csapatok támadása következtében súlyos károkat szenvedett. 2011-ben a településnek mindössze 6 lakosa volt, akik főként mezőgazdasággal, állattartással foglalkoznak.

Lakosság

További információk
 Brinje község hivatalos oldala
  Brinje információs portálja
 A brnjei honismereti klub portálja
  A gospić – zenggi püspökség honlapja
  Lika kronológiája a 17. század végéig
  Glibodol felszabadítása 1991-ben

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The Treaty of Waitangi | Te Tiriti o Waitangi
An Illustrated History
Claudia Orange
Claudia Orange's writing on the Treaty of Waitangi has played a central role in national understanding of this foundational document. This fully revised and updated edition (previously entitled An Illustrated History of the Treaty of Waitangi ) brings the Treaty's history to life with a richly informative narrative and a wonderful range of photographs, maps and illustrations.
The Treaty of Waitangi | Te Tiriti o Waitangi takes the narrative into the twenty-first century, with a new chapter recounting the Treaty history of the last ten years, covering major developments such as the Tuhoe settlement, territory 'personhood', and issues around intellectual property and language. Presented in full colour for the first time, the new edition also presents a fresh visual narrative, drawing on the range of images now emerging in work such as the He Tohu and Waitangi Museum exhibitions (in which Dr Orange was closely involved).
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Published 17 April 2018
Life-saver: the Volvo XC90 is the safest car on the road
Experts praise its outstanding safety record
FOR AS long as most drivers can remember, when it comes to choosing a safe car, Volvos come highly recommended by family and friends – and many have a story to tell about how someone's life was saved by a Volvo in a car crash.
Now experts have backed up the anecdotes with hard facts. After examining official accident figures, they discovered that no driver or passenger of a Volvo XC90 has been killed, since official records began in 2004.
Thatcham Research, which tests new cars for safety, analysed Government records based on police accident reports, and compared them with data from car insurers, and found no record of anyone having been killed in Volvo's largest SUV.
The seven-seat family car, which was introduced in 2002 and replaced with a second-generation model in 2015, has proved popular with British drivers. To date, more than 54,000 have been sold here.
Matthew Avery, director of research at Thatcham, said that the car's safety record stood out for being unblemished: "Often when a vehicle is new, you don't see fatalities, as it takes time for models to build up sales numbers. But we have around 14 years' history of the XC90, and that stands out.
"The old XC90 is very good. In terms of people being killed, in 14 years, I can't see any", Avery told Auto Express.
The company has often led the development of passive safety systems, including the three-point seat belt, and is now using technology to help avoid accidents, such as fitting automatic emergency braking across all its new cars as standard. Hakan Samuelsson, President and CEO of the Swedish car maker, has set an objective of ensuring that from 2020, nobody is killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo.
Avery said: "The clear message is that safety is a mixture of active and passive systems. You need the passive systems to protect people in the even of a crash, while active systems help prevent them in the first place."
The current XC90 boasts a maximum five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP, the independent organisation that tests the protection offered by new cars. And when the first generation model was assessed, in 2003, it also scored five-stars.
The Clarkson Review: 2016 Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Inscription
Safe cars


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The designing couple unwind at their rustic Connecticut home. Read the interview below and then see more photos of their estate.
In the accessories world, "Sam and Libby" is about as familiar a household phrase as "peanut butter and jelly." But this proverbial king and queen of the shoe industry, whose cult fame soared in the '80s with their best-selling ballet flat, have one hard and fast rule when it comes to making their more-than-25-year union (in both business and marriage) run so smoothly: "We don't ride to work together," says Sam Edelman. "I'm a morning person and want to talk about every single thing we've done wrong in the past, and Libby is better in the afternoon, so she wants her peace first thing." So the hour-long commute from their bucolic home in the hills of Sherman, Connecticut, to their Manhattan offices is done in a solitary fashion.
The sprawling compound is also a pit stop for their children, Jesse, 28, Callie, 25, and Max, 21, and an entertaining mecca. "When we are all at home, I love cooking," Libby says. "We invite all of our friends over--from the city or just from down the road."


I think it's apparent to most sane Americans that after two years of Trump, he's the real world Gru character from the Despicable Me movie franchise.
With one caveat, unlike the cartoon character, Trump doesn't end up being a good guy.
Nothing touches his heart (if he has one), unlike the movie's supervillain.
As Trump becomes increasingly rabid about immigration he's ready to do anything - regardless of the human consequences.
Combining his racist attitude and his hatred for Democrats, Trump has come up with a supposed "fix" that even ICE officials thought - at first - was a joke, despite being a grim one.
After several attempts ICE realized the idiot-in-chief was serious and declined to follow up with his desperate requests/orders.
The fact that Trump wanted to divert immigrants to so-called Democratic sanctuary cities as a way to retaliate against his opposition, didn't go down well with immigration authorities.
Ashley Etienne, a spokeswoman for Nancy Pelosi, labeled Trump's partisan attempt as "despicable."
"Using human beings - including little children - as pawns in his warped game to perpetuate fear and demonize immigrants is despicable, and in some cases, criminal," Etienne told reporters.
Up until two days ago, the WH press claimed Trump's idea was just floated around in conversation and was rejected. That story was suddenly scuttled on Friday.
On Friday morning our grifter-in-chief undercut his own administration officials and announced he is considering moving immigrants to sanctuary cities to retaliate against Democrats.
It looks like Trump/Gru is going to be pitted against the courts (and laws) once again, despite being slapped down by those courts numerous times.
Using people as pawns is only one of the many despicable things Trump has done while in office.


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2019 Japanese Diet Delegation to the US
Joint Legislator-Expert Delegation on Democratic Governance
JCIE's 30th Parliamentary Exchange Program featured a delegation that combined members of the Diet with experts in the field of democratic governance. The group traveled to the United States to explore the possibility of greater cooperation between Japan and the US on support for democratization. Meetings were held with a diverse array of organizations that work on democracy support in the United States, including US legislators and government officials, organizations funded by Congress, journalists, think tanks, and nonprofit organizations.
This delegation is part of a wider JCIE project on expanding support for democratic governance, which began in 2018 and is designed to engage Japanese legislators and government leaders in dialogue on Japan's role in supporting democratic governance in the Southeast Asia region. The group also participated in the 2019 Tadashi Yamamoto Memorial Seminar, co-organized by the Council on Foreign Relations, which this year focused on "Japan in the World: Sustaining Democracy."
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Address: 102 Prince Street, Manhattan.
The apartment building is situated in the heart of SoHo, btw Mercer and Greene Streets.
Sam Wheat, a banker, and Molly Jensen, a talented potter, are a loving couple, who recently moved into an open-planned loft in SoHo, New York City. The high-rise at 102 Prince Street is spacious with wood flooring and high ceilings and had instantly suited the couples needs, although at the time of moving in, they were unaware of the low life muggers and criminals operating in the area after dark, but considered themselves lucky to have found such an elegant place to live.
otsoNY Comments: The high-rise was used for interior and exterior use and is still there for fans to see.
This Condo is located at 102 Prince Street, New York City and has an average list price of $3,599,660. 102 Prince St has 2 bedrooms, 3½ bathrooms, approximately 4,580 square feet, and was built in 1900.
SoHo is a neighbourhood in Manhattan in New York City in the United States. In the early 19th century, it was an area of some farms, rolling hills, streams and even a swamp at its southern end, with Federal and Greek-Revival style housing. By mid-19th century these were replaced by more solid structures of masonry and cast iron. It was a lively theatre and shopping district, and even home to many brothels. Eventually, as the centre of the growing city continued to move uptown, the quality of the area declined, until it became known as Hell's Hundred Acres, an industrial wasteland, full of sweatshops and small factories in the daytime, but empty at night.
In the mid-20th century, artists began to move in to have large spaces in which they could both live and work, in what were called loft spaces. In 1968 artists and activists were forming an organisation to legalise their living in a manufacturing zone. Seeking to identify their group geographically, they consulted a city Planning Commission map that described the area as South of Houston, Houston being Houston Street. This was shortened to SoHo when the group voted to call itself the SoHo Artists Association, and the name for the neighbourhood stuck. The name SoHo is the model for other new neighbourhood acronyms in New York City, such as NoHo, for NOrth of HOuston Street, TriBeCa (TRIangle BElow CAnal Street), Nolita (NOrth of Little ITAly), and DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass).
The neighbourhood's association with the arts has expanded over time, and the area has become a famous destination for shopping. It is an archetypal example of inner-city regeneration and gentrification, encompassing socio-economic, cultural, political and architectural developments. It is also known as the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District because of the many buildings incorporating cast iron architectural elements.


avenhurst downtown cores). Businesses will be asked to house these wifi hotspots at no cost to them. Each hotspot is smaller than a desk phone and plugs into your existing modem with a single cable. The overlapping hotspots will form free wifi zones where users can move throughout the area while maintaining access.
Is there any better way to stay warm in the middle of January than to get cozy with a hot cup of joe?
On Monday, Jan. 23, the Coffee Station and the Chamber are getting together to bring all our members out to enjoy coffee and snacks at the former home of the Gravenhurst train station.
As for the beverages, you can expect medium roast coffee (Brazilian peaberry), decaf roast (Guatemala SHB -strictly hard bean), and an assortment of tea.
The Coffee Station is owned and operated by Chad and Kylie Zajac, who took over the cafe from its previous owners in May of 2015.
Chad and Kylie originally hail from Northern Ontario (Timmins and New Liskeard respectively), but they've lived in Gravenhurst for the past 16 years – their entire married life.
"We really want the place to be not just a cool tourist destination (which it is) but a nice place for the people in Gravenhurst to come in relax and feel that they are getting good value for their money," says Chad.
Blooming Muskoka has also generously agreed to provide a prize as well.
We've been busy at the Chamber office making plans for 2017.
A trip to China is in the works for September 2017 and all Gravenhurst Chamber members are invited to take part. We've secured a good price and inclusive trip working with Indus Travel and Gravenhurst's The Travel Agent Next Door. The cost is $2,490 including taxes, flight, accommodations, tours and most breakfasts and dinners. (Non-members can take part for an extra $200).
With the Maple Leaf Education System planning to open a Chinese/English school on the old Muskoka Centre Property in 2018, a recent Visa report saying Chinese visitors are second only to Americans with the amount they spend annual travelling in Canada and of course, the growing numbers at Bethune House – a trip to China makes sense. Visit the Great Wall of China, Tian An Men Square and much more.
This is not a trade mission, but instead a familiarity tour to help Gravenhurst businesspeople learn about our Chinese visitors. We may be better able to serve this growing group of visitors, if we better understand their culture.
It will also be a fun group trip where you can network and socialize with other Chamber members. More information can be found on the Chamber website here and information will be available at our AGM on March 8 and again at an information session on April 6.
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The 2017 Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) application period for employers is now open.
Deadline to apply is January 20, 2017!
Canada Summer Jobs is a Government of Canada initiative. It provides funding for not-for-profit organizations, public sector employers and small businesses with 50 or fewer full-time employees to create summer jobs for students between the ages of 15 and 30.
The application form as well as the applicant guide is currently available at www.canada.ca/canada-summer-jobs. You can submit your application online, by mail or in person at any Service Canada Centre.
It was an eventful year in Gravenhurst to be sure. Check out this year-end retrospective created by the Town of Gravenhurst and relive the past 12 months.
Earlier this week the Muskoka Thunder Motorcycle Riders received the Hope Float Award for the best float in the Gravenhurst Santa Claus Parade.
They received their award Monday at Stevenson Plumbing – who sponsored the award and judged the event.
On hand were Scott Stevenson, Debbie Wood, float coordinator Roberta Appleton, Blake Stevenson, club president Vic Wood, Tracy Barkshire, Dave Pegg and Chris Kenneth. Mandy McBride, Don Chapman, Sue Linn, Kevin Carpenter and Beth Kennett were unable to attend.
The Motorcycle Club has 150 members, and they take pride in their fundraising efforts for children and veterans. This year they'll be refereeing, keeping score and raising funds for the Special Olympics.
Thanks to the 2016 Santa Claus Parade sponsors and volunteers!
It was another great year at the Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, Nov. 26. A huge thank you to all of our sponsors and those who came to help out. Without you it simply wouldn't have been possible!
Santa Claus is on his way to Gravenhurst, and the town is ready to celebrate all weekend long!
Friday evening kicks off at 5 p.m. with the Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours, held at the Chamber/Service Ontario office at 275 Muskoka Road South. As soon as the After Hours concludes, the focus shifts next door to the Heritage Square (in front of the Opera House) for the annual tree lighting at 6:30 p.m. The fun continues with Black Friday shopping running throughout the downtown Gravenhurst area, to go along with Victorian carolers, carriage rides and a visit for Mrs. Claus.
Things get rolling bright and early the next morning at the Breakfast with Santa event, hosted by the Marriott Inn Marriott Muskoka Wharf, between 7 and 10 a.m. Minimum donation is $8, or a donation of a toy or dry goods.
The Santa Claus Parade starts at 11 a.m., and the Gravenhurst Fire department will be collecting toys for children in need. The scouts will also be in attendance collecting donations from parade-goers to help the Chamber pay for the cost of operating the parade and the other events and functions they organize throughout the year. The parade is one of the few remaining that are free to enter a float.
There will also be a chance to meet the jolly old elf himself at the Centennial Centre at 12:30 p.m., hosted by the Lions Club of Gravenhurst.
Michael Billinghurst provided a riveting history lesson on the company (Muskoka Dry Pale Ginger Ale dates back to 1873), the Gravenhurst aquifer and the unique building on Bay Street. Muskoka Springs also has some intriguing plans in the works – so stay tuned.


American Access Casualty Company insured Aaron Hersey. GEICO won a negligence case against Hersey. Trying to satisfy its judgment, GEICO brought a supplemental proceeding to discover the assets of American Access Casualty Company.
The trial court entered a judgment for GEICO against AACC for the amount GEICO won against Hersey. About five months later AACC asked the trial court to vacate the judgment. But the trial court refused. AACC asked again a month later, arguing that GEICO's judgment was void because (1) AACC's lawyer was not given notice of the hearing at which the judgment was entered and (2) the judgment was based on a misrepresentati0n. The trial court again refused to vacate the judgment.
AACC appealed, but GEICO asked the appellate court to dismiss it for lack of appellate jurisdiction. The First District Illinois Appellate Court ruled that it did not have jurisdiction to consider the merits of AACC's appeal because neither the request to vacate the judgment nor the appeal were filed within the required 30 days of the judgment.
So the appellate court took jurisdiction over an appeal that was filed well after the jurisdictional deadline. But even though a void order can be attacked at any time, shouldn't the court have jurisdiction to do so? In this case, the appellate court ruled that it was okay to file a late appeal to contest the voidness of the judgment. Normally, a late appeal would preclude jurisdiction.
Ultimately, the appellate court affirmed GEICO's judgment because it was not void. So maybe this is a case of no-blood-no-foul. Read the whole case, Government Employees Insurance Company v. Hersey, No. 1-09-0232 (1/12/10), by clicking here.


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Have your say on new NHS policy
27 May 2021 28 May 2021 - by Meg Pugh
People living in West Lancashire have been invited to have their say on a new NHS policy.
The policy, which would ensure standardised services across Lancashire and South Cumbria, is for sensory integration therapy – direct, one-to-one clinic-based therapy for children and adults who have been assessed to have a degree of sensory dysfunction.
It comes as part of work by the NHS across Lancashire and South Cumbria to standardise policies to ensure a consistent and fair approach; update current policies in accordance with National Guidelines and best clinical practice; and to make sure it is using its limited resources to maximum effect.
Along with the other seven Lancashire and South Cumbria clinical commissioning groups (CCGs), NHS West Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is now asking the public to let them know what they think of the proposed policy.
West Lancashire residents have been invited to read the new commissioning policy and provide their feedback and comments by completing a survey at Healthier Lancs and South Cumbria :: Have your say (healthierlsc.co.uk)
Dr Amanda Doyle, chief clinical officer for NHS West Lancashire CCG, said: "We need to ensure this is done in an open, fair and transparent manner but in so doing we must consider the limited resources we have.
"A key role for the CCGs is to develop clinical policies that help us make decisions about the use of those limited resources.
"I would encourage any resident with an interest in these policies to visit the website and have their say."


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Brett Favre calls winning over Vikings fans 'my…
Brett Favre calls winning over Vikings fans 'my biggest accomplishment'
Vikings quarterback Brett Favre relaxes on the bench during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday September 20, 2009. (Pioneer Press: Richard Marshall)
By Pioneer Press | ppress@pioneerpress.com |
PUBLISHED: May 26, 2010 at 11:01 p.m. | UPDATED: November 12, 2015 at 6:58 a.m.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre called 2009 "the best season I've ever had," but didn't reveal whether he will play again in 2010 during Wednesday's "Get Motivated!" business pep-talk extravaganza at Target Center.
"My biggest accomplishment was winning over the majority of Minnesota Vikings fans," Favre said, appearing via satellite. "I never thought I'd say that."
The former Green Bay Packers icon joined the Vikings last season after a year with the New York Jets. Favre led the Vikings to the NFC championship game before losing to the New Orleans Saints.
"The season itself was way more than I could ever have dreamed of," he said.
Favre said he hadn't known what to expect from Vikings fans, considering they had hated him during his years with the Packers.
Although the Vikings fell short of the Super Bowl, Favre said his 19th NFL season at age 40 "defines my career more than any other season."
Favre has been noncommittal about whether to retire or return to Minnesota for the final year of his contract. But he recently underwent ankle surgery that he'd been told would be necessary to play again. He said he expects the stitches to come out this weekend.
Many people had slipped out, and the arena was half full, when Favre was asked about a possible return next season.
"I really don't know," he said, adding that he has a "wait-and-see attitude."
"Physically, I don't feel great," he said. "I'm not getting any younger."
Favre also said a new grandson doesn't make him feel like a kid anymore.
"Life goes by very quickly, so enjoy the moment. Take it as it comes," he said.
Although he felt last season defined his career, he is conscious that the Vikings didn't go all the way.
"I take it so personally," he said. "We came so close, but not close enough. But I don't think I can go through another year like that, as great as it was."
But Favre also added, "Who knows? Sky's the limit."
Referring to a television commercial that makes light of his history of retiring and unretiring, Favre said he decided to poke fun at himself before others could. "I have a tendency to be a little wishy-washy at times. Why not beat them to the punch?"
A few people chanted, "One more year!"
Among other insights from Favre at the seminar:
On being part of a football team: "I don't think there's a better team sport than football. … Every person has to rely on each other more than any other sport."
On motivation: "I'd like to thank all the people who said I couldn't, I shouldn't, I wouldn't. … It's always been in the back of my mind to prove people wrong."
On his father, Irvin, who also was his high school football coach — whom Favre said would talk football with him at breakfast, at dinner, driving home from practices and during chores — being his most influential coach or mentor: "He taught me toughness. He taught me accountability. More than anything, how to be a team player."
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