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PSYCHEDELIC ROCKERS SHAMAN ELEPHANT REVEAL SECOND TRACK FROM UPCOMING ALBUM
Tags: Karisma Records, Norway, Psychedelic Prog Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Shaman Elephant
Psychedelic Rockers SHAMAN ELEPHANT have today revealed a second track from their debut full-length album Crystals. The track, titled "Shaman in the Woods", can be heard streaming on the following sites:
Prog Magazine, UK
http://teamrock.com/ feature/2016-11-30/shaman- elephant-premiere-new-single- with-prog
Visions, Germany:
http://www.visions. de/news/25969/VISIONS- Premiere-Shaman-Elephant- stellen-Song-Shaman-In-The- Woods-vor
Rock Hard, Italy:
http://rockharditaly.com /shaman-elephant-anteprima-nuo vo-album
Lords of Metal, Benelux:
http://www. lordsofmetal.nl/nl/streams/ view/id/500
Rocking, Greece:
http://www.rocking.gr/news/ Shaman-Elephant-Shaman-In-The- Woods-stream/29127
Music & Riots, Portugal:
http://musicandriots. com/song-premiere-shaman- elephant-shaman-in-the-woods/
Kvlt, Poland:
http://kvlt.pl/newsy/shaman-elephant-premiera-singla-shaman-in-the-woods/
Nordic Spotlight, USA:
https:// nordicspotlight.com/shaman- elephant-norway-shaman-in-the- woods-soundcloud/
Spark Rock Magazine, Czech Republic:
http://www.spark- rockmagazine.cz/predstavuji- se-progrockovi-shaman-elephant
Set for release on Karisma Records on the 9th December "Crystals" was recorded at the Solslottet and Duper Studio with producer Iver Sandøy, and is an album full of heavy riffs, flowing melodies and improvisation. There is Psychedelic Rock aplenty, spiced up with Jazz and Prog Rock.
SHAMAN ELEPHANT's lineup of Eirik Sejersted Vognstølen on vocals and guitar, Jard Hole (LINT) on drums, Ole-Andreas Sæbø Jensen on bass, and Jonas Særsten (ex-TIEBREAKER) on keyboards, describes the album as "A psychedelic flying carpet ride taking you across a diverse musical landscape. Let the Shaman Spell fly you through waterfalls of melting melodies and fields of mastodontic riffs – open your third eye and prepare for the crystallized illusions"
Artwork for "Crystals" is by Kåre Thomsen. Tracklisting is as follows:
Shaman in the Woods
I.A.B.
Tusko
The Jazz
Stoned Conceptions
More information about SHAMAN ELEPHANT can be found on the band's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/shamanelephant and on SoundCloud at https://soundcloud.com/shaman-elephant
"Crystals" is available to pre-order in CD and Vinyl formats from http://shop.karismarecords.no/artist/shaman-elephant or in all formats including digital at https://shamanelephant.bandcamp.com As well as from the Karisma Records US Webstore at https://karismarecords.aisamerch.com
A very short "teaser" video for "Crystals" can be seen below
Shaman Elephant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shamanelephant
Shaman Elephant Bandcamp: https://shamanelephant.bandcamp.com
Shaman Elephant SoundCloud : https://soundcloud.com/shaman-elephant
Band contact and booking: shamanelephantband@gmail.com
NORWEGIAN BLACK METALLERS SARKOM STREAM NEW ALBUM IN ITS ENTIRETY AHEAD OF RELEASE DATE
BLACK HOLE GENERATOR REVEALS NEW VIDEO


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AWAKE is proud to be involved again with the Women's March in Nashville on January 20th. In the year since the incredible Women's March and its sisters marches that became the largest organized protest ever, Power Together & the Women's March organizers are upping the expectations with an entire day's worth of activities.
On January 20, 2018, the anniversary of the Women's March,we are calling on you to join us in the Women's March 2.0: Power Together TN in Nashville, TN. This morning conference and march to an afternoon rally is the follow-up action we all promised -- that we would unite and persist!
What is the 2.0 part of Women's March 2.0?
We knew that marching would be not enough to kick us off for 2018, which is midterm election year and a time to transform our anger into something more powerful, transcendent and sustainable. Thousands will choose to attend the conference for an entire day of activism, and thousands more will join us for the march and rally for free. TICKETS ARE FOR THE CONFERENCE AND CAUCUS LUNCHEONS. No one will be turned away for inability to pay. We never want finances to be a barrier for participation, so if you cannot afford one of the registration levels below, contact us at support@tnpowertogether.org to let us know and we will make sure you can attend.
Last January, during inaugural weekend, over 20,000 people marched in our state's capital, with an estimated 15,000 Tennesseans marching in Knoxville, Memphis, Chattanooga and Jonesborough and DC. This was an important moment of unity, but we know that uniting is just the beginning. There is great work to be done and we must organize our efforts to effect change.
Most importantly, Tennesseans from all walks of life will gather to connect and support one another, to demonstrate that we are not alone as we face a barrage of political assaults on our communities. We aim to foster a sense of belonging, create a space for learning, and kickoff 2018 with sustained meaningful action.


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Despite extensive literature on renewable energy in China, the constraints faced by industry and regulators in expanding and integrating renewable energy into power systems remain opaque. Even power sector insiders can find it difficult to fully appreciate the overall picture of institutions and practices governing China's power sector and the complex ways in which they interact. RAP is publishing a series of three technical primers that attempt to fill this gap. The first of these, Integrating Renewables into Power Systems in China: A Technical Primer – Power System Operations, focuses on power system operations—the matching of electricity demand and supply subject to the physical constraints of the power system.
Power systems in China evolved in response to economic, social, and political forces that were very different from those in other countries. As a result, many operating institutions and practices in China are unique, rooted in the country's recent history, and English translations and high-level descriptions often make them seem more familiar than they actually are. These institutions and practices were designed to support power systems dominated by heavy industrial demand and baseload coal generation for an economy whose output was, to some extent, planned. Many of them will need to change to accommodate the increasingly diverse needs of a dynamic economy and the government's vision of a low-carbon electricity supply powered by significant amounts of variable wind and solar generation.
A significant disconnect exists between current power system operations in China and the operational flexibility needed by systems with higher penetrations of wind and solar energy. Current operations are often subject to administrative allocation methods and are embedded in political institutions that have their roots in an era of central planning. Moving toward a more flexible power system will require:
More economic unit commitment and dispatch, both within provincial balancing areas and between them;
Ancillary services definitions and rules that are well-matched to power system needs; and
A more economic approach of integrating demand-side resources into operations.
While improvements in these areas are necessary to cost-effectively integrate variable renewable power sources in China, they will also reduce costs, emissions, and improve reliability for the power system as a whole—even without integrating renewable generation.
Integrating Renewables into Power Systems in China: A Technical Primer – Power System Operations is the latest of RAP's ongoing work in this area, and outlines the current organizations and institutions governing power system operations in China, ancillary services practices, load management processes, regional power trading schemes, and the challenges that these institutions and practices create for the integration of variable renewable energy sources. Subsequent technical primers will address electricity sector planning and electricity wholesale and retail pricing. Look for these in Spring and Fall 2015.
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Angelo Soliman (né vers 1721, dans le nord-est du Nigeria, mort le  à Vienne) était un esclave, valet et précepteur dans la maison des princes des princes du Liechtenstein  ; Il était également une personnalité éminente de la société viennoise de son temps et un franc-maçon.

Biographie

Angelo Soliman vient probablement du peuple Kanouri. Après la mort de sa tribu dans un conflit armé, il est mis en esclavage auprès des Européens contre un cheval. Dans une colonie en Afrique, il garde les chameaux. On lui donne le nom d'André. À dix ans, il est racheté à Messine par le mari d'une femme riche qui lui donne une éducation. Par affection pour une servante s'appelant Angelina, il prend le nom d'Angelo. Il est baptisé un  et choisit ce jour comme le jour de son anniversaire. Après plusieurs demandes, il est offert à Johann Georg Christian von Lobkowitz, qui en fait un valet, un soldat et un compagnon de voyage. Dans une bataille, Soliman lui sauve la vie, Lobkowitz lui en sera toujours redevable. Après la mort du Feldmarschall, Soliman entre en 1753 au service de Joseph-Wenceslas de Liechtenstein et devient le chef des valets. L'empereur Joseph II lui apporte son estime, François Maurice de Lacy devient son ami.

Sans que le prince le sache, car il refuse le mariage à ses valets, Soliman épouse le  Magdalena von Kellermann, veuve Christiani. Lorsque Liechtenstein l'apprend par une indiscrétion de Joseph II, il le licencie sur-le-champ.

Le , naît sa fille Josephine. En 1797, elle épouse l'ingénieur militaire Ernst von Feuchtersleben. En 1798, naît son fils Eduard von Feuchtersleben qui deviendra ingénieur dans les mines et écrivain.

En 1773, le nouveau prince François-Joseph  de Liechtenstein prend le pouvoir et reprend Angelo Soliman.

En 1781, Soliman intègre la loge maçonnique viennoise Zur wahren Eintracht. Soliman est ami avec le minéralogue et écrivain franc-maçon Ignaz von Born qui l'a recommandé. Born est le maître des cérémonies, Soliman intègre le collège des officiers puis devient le maître des cérémonies adjoint. Dans cette loge, il rencontre l'écrivain hongrois Ferenc Kazinczy.

Après sa mort en 1796, à cause d'un AVC, le sculpteur Franz Thaler fait un masque en plâtre de Soliman. Les viscères sont enterrés, sa peau qu'il aurait léguée à la demande de ses amis naturalistes est préparée et exposée en homme sauvage à moitié nu, paré de plumes et de colliers de coquillages au musée d'histoire naturelle de Vienne jusqu'en 1806. Sa fille Joséphine soutient la polémique contre cette exposition et tente en vain de donner une sépulture chrétienne à son père.

Durant l'insurrection viennoise d'octobre 1848, son mannequin est brûlé. Le plâtre du buste de Soliman est aujourd'hui exposé au  à Baden.

En 2013, une Angelo-Soliman-Weg est inaugurée dans Landstrasse.

Notes et références

Annexe

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Personnalité de la franc-maçonnerie autrichienne
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Khanaq, alternate name of Khunik-e Pay Godar
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Чжубэй () — город на Тайване, административный центр уезда Синьчжу.

География

Город находится в северо-западной части острова, на относительно равнинной местности междуречья рек Фэншаньци и Тоуцяньци, на высоте 30 метров над уровнем моря.

Население
По оценочным данным, на 2006 год численность населения города составляла 119 720 человек.
Динамика численности населения Чжубэя по годам:

Транспорт
Ближайший гражданский аэропорт находится в городе Лунтань. В городе расположена одноимённая станция стандартной железной дороги (TRA), а также станция высокоскоростной железной дороги (THSR). Также через Чжубэй проходит национальная автомагистраль № 1.

Примечания

Города Тайваня
Уезд Синьчжу


What is a recently laid off journalist to do? You need to make a living but you've lost your job. Freelancing is one option but the transition isn't easy, says Michelle Goodman, who's been a full time freelancer since 1992.
Your bed is not an office. Set up a desk that's yours and yours alone and isn't visible from your bed or couch. Use a curtain if you have to. The point is to establish a bit of separation between work and play.
Your alarm clock is your friend. When you work from home, the temptation to sleep until noon can be overwhelming at first. Don't give in. Adopt a regular work schedule (at the desk by 9 a.m. is my vote), preferably one that meshes with the clients you work for.
Finding clients is a little tougher, Goodman admits. You can't just sign up for a freelance job site, sit back and wait for the work to roll in. Most gigs come through referrals, many of which come from other freelancers, so it makes sense to get to know the "competition." And you absolutely must cast your net as widely as possible.
If you haven't yet e-mailed a note to everyone you've met since the day you were born, saying that you're now accepting freelance projects, get cracking. Be sure to include a link to your Web site (mandatory).
Finally, these two bits of very good advice. Don't work without a contract if you want to get paid, and limit your pro-bono and barter work. If you give too much time away for free, Goodman says, you're not freelancing, you're volunteering.
I would also offer up the use of social and professional networking websites like Facebook and LinkedIn to get the word out. You would be surprised at the number of people you know, especially those who haven't seen you in a while who may be unaware that you are now out on your own. LinkedIn allows you to place documents like CVs or resumes on your page. Sign up for free and make sure you post somewhere on the board-either in your profile or in a daily update-that you are freelancing, self-employed, or searching for contract work.
The online networking strategy has been very helpful in that many of my friends will hear of something and send me emails to links for positions, or they will know someone seeking a multimedia professional and pass along contacts to me. Simple, but effective, and when you are freelancing you really need to have access to as many potential clients as possible.
I also avoid using the word "unemployed". Remember that you are now "self-employed" and must project a positive image to potential clients. When you are labeled as self-employed you are seen as having motivation, a willingness to be a self-starter and resourceful individual.


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How Long Do Mechanical Keyboards Last?
A mechanical keyboard is a great choice for anyone who wants something durable and reliable.
But how long do these keyboards last?
Do you really get what you pay for?
Are mechanical keyboards worth the extra cost? What do you get from spending $100+ on a keyboard?
Mechanical keyboards can last for up to 10 -15 years and even more depending on usage. Generally speaking mechanical keyboard switches are engineered to last for millions of keystrokes. For example, Cherry MX switches are engineered to endure 100 million actuations. And if you have a hot-swappable mechanical keyboard, you can easily change your key switches and keycaps to make it last even longer.
it's not uncommon in heavy usage situations like gaming and programming, that your mechanical keyboard can easily last for 10-15 years.
For less keystroke intensive usage scenarios a mechanical keyboard can last for 14-16 years, while for lower usage you can expect to use the keyboard for 18-20 years or more!
Mechanical keyboard switches can endure up to 100 million presses which is way more than the membrane keyboards which usually can take up to around 5 million presses.
But you also have to keep in mind that durability is also determined by the quality of the parts that make up the mechanical keyboard as well as what you do to maintain it.
Regular keyboards are mostly made from plastic or rubber and there really isn't anything spectacular about them.
But that's not the case with mechanical keyboards.
But why do mechanical keyboards last longer?
What do you need to do to insure a long productive life for your keyboard?
Do parts of a mechanical keyboard wear out?
Can the parts be replaced?
In this article we're covering all these things and more so you know what to expect of your mechanical keyboard, and you know which kind of mechanical keyboard to get for your situation.
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Why Do Mechanical Keyboards Last Longer Than Membrane Keyboards?
Mechanical keyboards last longer because they're precision-engineered with high-quality and reliable parts.
They're highly engineered devices designed for speed, accuracy, and endurance.
This means their material and design are wildly different from other types of keyboards.
Each key has its own dedicated switch which means that they're able to be operated individually. This allows them to be very responsive and incredibly accurate.
It also means that they're really durable.
There are several different components to a mechanical keyboard that are not used in other types of keyboards like membrane keyboards, rubber dome keyboards, scissor switch keyboards, or butterfly switch keyboards.
In many instances, mechanical keyboards have cases made from aircraft-grade aluminum, or other kinds of high quality metal materials.
They also utilize several different parts that makes up an individual key.
Keycap: This is the top cap with the letters and numbers
Switch: It is the part underneath the keycap that moves down when pressed
Housing: The case that holds together all the components.
And the switch itself has several components: the switching slide/stem, the crosspoint contact, and the coil spring.
All of these parts work together to create a durable, precise and reliable experience.
In addition, if you have a hot-swappable mechanical keyboard you can not only customize your keyboard to be exactly what you want it to be, but you can change out your key switches with minimal effort.
When you compare the lifespan of a mechanical keyboard to a membrane keyboard, it's clear that mechanical keyboards will last much longer.
How Long Does A Typical Keyboard Last?
A typical keyboard will last the designed lifespan of your computer which is usually about 5 years.
Most computers are designed to last around 5 years, so the keyboards are designed to match that lifespan.
For instance, one of the keyboards I've used is a 100% Apple Magic Keyboard.
Now, I'm a developer and I write a lot so I'm harder on a keyboard than most people, but that keyboard lasted around 3 years.
And this is supposed to be a really high-quality device – that's not a long lifespan at all.
So when you compare how long a typical keyboard lasts, to a high-quality mechanical keyboard, it's pretty impressive.
Can Mechanical Keyboards Keys Get Damaged?
Although mechanical keyboards are designed to be long-lasting, their keys can break or stop functioning correctly.
But that doesn't necessarily mean that you need to replace the entire keyboard!
The good news is the mechanical keys can be easily repaired. So, let's explore more on how to fix the damaged mechanical keys.
Type of Damages How to Fix Them
Unresponsive Keys
Used compressed are to dislodge debris that may be obstructing the travel of the key mechanism
If it's hot-swappable remove the keycaps and blow off the unresponsive switches with the canned air.
Sticky Keys
Clean the keyboard with a damp cloth or alcohol and compressed air. If that doesn't fix the issue, and it's hot-swappable, replace the affected key switches with new ones.
Dead Keys
Since each key has a mechanical switch under it, you can fix the dead keys by replacing the switches on hot-swappable mechanical keyboards.
Stuck/Jammed Keys
Hold your keyboard upside down over a trash can and tap lightly to remove any dirt or debris that may be obstructing the keys
Using warm water on a damp microfiber cloth wipe down your keyboard
Gently lift the key to see if you can return it to a normal position
Hard-pressed Keys
Get a can of compressed air and turn over the keyboard. Use the compressed air to gently blow around the hard-pressed keys for several seconds
Brush away any present debris and test the hard-pressed keys.
What Parts Can I Replace On My Mechanical Keyboard?
Sometimes with mechanical keyboards you get damage due to heavy typing or you just want to try a different switch type or you might decide you just want to swap out some of the parts for something new.
You can't do this with regular keyboards.
And to be fair, not all mechanical keyboards are equal.
Some have interchangeable parts while others do not.
The type of keyboards that are able to change and replace parts are called hot-swappable keyboards.
That means from the escape key to the space bar, you can change out parts when they become damaged or if you just prefer a different keycap set.
If your keyboard is not a hot-swappable keyboard then you can still change things out, however, this requires a lot more work that includes desoldering and re-soldering in the new components, and for most people, it's easier to toss a keyboard like that into the recycle bin and replace than to go to all that trouble.
So what parts CAN you change out?
Mechanical Keyboard Switches – The switching mechanism itself can be changed out if it becomes inoperable, or you just prefer to try the new set of Cherry MX switches because you want to have tactile feedback or even acoustic feedback. The cost to repair or swap out your switches usually runs around $1 per switch that needs replacing and you can purchase a kit where several switches are included.
Keycaps – You can get different colors of keycaps for different keys that perform different functions. For instance, maybe you want a black key for your space bar, but an orange key for your enter key. Replacing the key caps is easy. You simply pop them off and then put in the new ones. The cost to change out your keycaps can run from around $20 for an entire set up to $50 or more depending on the material used in the construction (ABS plastic vs. PBT plastic, double-shot, etc).
Stabilizers – Stabilizers provide a "stable" keypress experience across the entire surface of the key and sometimes these become damaged. Replacing your stabilizers will cost you around $20-$40 depending on how many need to be changed out or replaced.
Chassis – The case you use for your mechanical keyboard can be changed too. The cost to get a new chassis for your mechanical keyboard is a bit more expensive, and as always, depends on what you need. A quality, full aluminum chassis will start at around $100.
How to Maintain Mechanical Keyboards So They Last Longer
Mechanical keyboards need simple maintenance not only to last longer but also to function properly.
Don't worry – it's really not all that complicated.
Just the fact that a mechanical keyboard is being used will introduce food crumbs, pollen, hair, dust, and debris
If this is unaddressed, over a period of time, the keyboard may not function appropriately.
There are several ways to clean your keyboard so that you can prolong its life cycle and save money in the long run.
Clean Your Mechanical Keyboard Regularly
Dust, debris, pollen, or hair can settle on your keyboard surface or under the keycaps.
This is especially true if you carry your keyboard with you in a backpack to school or to your friend's house or really anywhere else.
To avoid your keycaps from stickiness or becoming stuck, clean your keyboard at least once every week to avoid particle accumulations.
For dust, debris, hair, and pollen you can clean the keyboard using a cleaning brush or simple can of compressed air.
Turn the keyboard upside down and gently shake it to get rid of any remaining debris on the surface. As for any stains, smudges use a clean damp cloth or microfiber cloth.
Note that, if you are using a compressed air canister, be careful not to spray too much to avoid damaging the metallic parts of the keyboard.
Also, to avoid a lot of unnecessary particles, ensure you cover your keyboard with a piece of cloth whenever you aren't using it.
Lube the Switches and Stabilizers
It's not uncommon for mechanical keyboards to make a lot of noise, especially after months of heavy use.
If this happens, the best solution is to lube the switches and the stabilizers. This ensures that unnecessary noise from friction on metal parts is taken care of.
You should always lubricate the switches before putting them into operation.
Most mechanical keyboards will ship with them already being appropriately lubed, but that's not always the case.
There are different types of lubricants available. You can choose one based on your preference and budget.
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La stazione di Pian di Venola è una fermata ferroviaria posta sulla linea Bologna-Pistoia. Serve la località di Pian di Venola, frazione del comune di Marzabotto.

Storia
La fermata di Pian di Venola venne attivata nel 2004.

Movimento

Il servizio passeggeri è costituito dai treni della linea S1A (Bologna Centrale - Porretta Terme) del servizio ferroviario metropolitano di Bologna, cadenzati a frequenza oraria con rinforzi semiorari nelle ore di punta.

I treni sono effettuati da Trenitalia Tper nell'ambito del contratto di servizio stipulato con la regione Emilia-Romagna.

A novembre 2019, la stazione risultava frequentata da un traffico giornaliero medio di circa 376 persone (198 saliti + 178 discesi).

Servizi
La stazione è classificata da RFI nella categoria bronze.

Note

Bibliografia
 Rete Ferroviaria Italiana, Fascicolo Linea 83.

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UPDATE: Persona 5 Royal English Version Release Date Revealed
on December 3, 2019 by Zac Cocken
Ahead of the official announcement by Atlus on the 3rd December, various Asian regions of the PlayStation Store are displaying an English / Chinese version of the revamped JRPG. This could give us an insight into the Persona 5 Royal Western release date.
[UPDATE] PlayStation have confirmed the Western release date to be 31st March 2020. Watch the new trailer below.
2 new editions have also been announced, as pictured below:
Atlus have been lining up for a huge announcement over the past week, with many speculating it will all lead to the announcement of the Persona 5 Royal Western release. It seems that the PlayStation Store has jumped the gun, however. Areas such as Taiwan and Hong Kong are already advertising a 20th February 2020 release date for an English / Chinese version of the game – as reported by Persona Central.
This doesn't confirm the actual release date will be the same for the West, but it's a pretty strong indication that the localisation will be done and ready to go in February, and we can expect the game in the West very shortly after this release.
Persona 5 Royal is a new version of the hit JRPG from Atlus and packs in more features and content, a brand new female playable character and an expanded school year. You can also expect to be challenged by new enemies and variations in palace design, so even if you're a Persona 5 master, there's something here for you too.
Persona 5 Royal first released in Japan on PlayStation 4 on 31st October 2019.
Will you be returning to the Phantom Thieves when Royal releases in your country?
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Center for Narrative Journalism
National Journalists Collaborate at…
Between Coasts Forum
More than 50 writers, including media thought-leaders, and radio-, video- and photo-journalists, gathered at the Between Coasts Forum hosted by Denison University's Center for Narrative Journalism.
The semiannual event gives greater stature to reporting on middle-American small towns — a way to correct the American narrative, which can be skewed by national media. The fourth national gathering of journalists for the forum took place in Newark, Ohio, close to its original home in Central Ohio. The event last took place in May at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism in Chicago.
"We feel that hosting the event in Newark reinforced the values of Between Coasts," says forum co-founder and Denison University Narrative Journalism Chair Jack Shuler. "Newark is representative of places that are often ignored by the national press, but have energy and excitement about their future."
"It also reinforces the heart of what we are trying to accomplish through our Narrative Journalism concentration at Denison," Shuler continues. "We teach students how to engage and understand the complex viewpoints of people of various backgrounds who live in smaller communities."
Between Coasts Forum co-founder and Denison University English Professor Mike Croley says, "We've created an environment where reporters are supported and their work is valued." He added, "Denison is a place where journalism is built, made, and fostered. These forums are great experiences for our students. They get to see how real journalists work, attack their stories, and uphold the best ideals of their profession."
The conversations at the forum focused on covering under-reported communities in America, with topics such as immigration, climate change, the impacts of big companies on small-town economics, takeaways from the midterm elections, and virtual reality-enhanced journalism. Journalists and Denison students took part in small group discussions and networking opportunities.
"The forums are an extension of the university's liberal arts mission, and they expose our students to some of the best writers of our day." -Mike Croley
Freelance reporter Mason Adams says, "The Between Coasts Forum is a place where I get the chance to meet and talk with journalists of a similar mindset. The personal interactions truly left me inspired and with a lot of new ideas."
Denison University senior Savannah Delgross reflects, "The forum is an open, honest environment. I am inspired by everyone's willingness to learn from each other. As a student, I appreciate writers sharing what works and what doesn't work for them in their careers."
The event draws attendees from a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences, with freelance reporters who cover Blue Ridge and central Appalachian communities, a radio host of NPR news, the executive editor of The New Republic magazine, a New York Times bestselling author, the founder and editor of Southerly, the 2015 Great Plains Journalist of the Year, an emerging media producer at NET Nebraska, a podcaster and contributing writer to the Virginia Quarterly Review, a documentary filmmaker from Newark, the founder and publisher of The New Territory, a former national reporter for USA TODAY, the former deputy director of the Columbia Journalism Review, the editor of the Columbus Dispatch, a Filipina visual journalist, and many more.
"I love the sessions and meeting the other attendees. There is a lot of brainpower and creativity in that room that inspires great work," says Matthew Hansen, a metro columnist for the Omaha World-Herald.
The Between Coasts Forum was created and launched in January 2017 by Shuler and Croley, in response to an outcry from writers whose stories and perspectives from middle America had been overlooked during the 2016 election cycle. Denison hosted the first and second Between Coasts forums on campus in January and September 2017, followed by the third at Medill in May 2018. More forums are being planned.
To read local journalism with a national outlook, visit betweencoasts.org
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Ron Silliman Audio from Readings in Contemporary Poetry
Dia:Chelsea, March 4, 2013
This audio was recorded at Dia:Chelsea on February 11, 2013 as part of Dia's Readings in Contemporary Poetry series.
Ron Silliman was born in Pasco, Washington, in 1946. He has written and edited over 30 books, including, most recently, Wharf Hypothesis (Lines Press, 2011). His poetry and criticism have been translated into 12 languages. He was a Kelly Writers House Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania in 2012, and the recipient of the Levinson Prize from the Poetry Foundation in 2010. He has taught at the Graduate Writing Program at San Francisco State University, the University of California at San Diego, New College of California, Naropa University, and Brown University. Silliman's Blog reached its tenth anniversary at the end of August and has had over three and a half million visitors during that time. He currently lives in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Ron Silliman and Robert Fitterman read that evening.
To hear Manuel Cirauqui's reading of Vincent Katz's introduction to Ron Silliman, please click here.
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Its true, every photographer likes to hear and know that his or her work is appreciated or dare i say loved. Its nice to know that your work is appreciated, this is specially true in wedding photography. Happy clients equals word of mouth business, with the business having a central figure (the photographer, in this case me) the one that meets with the clients, books the sessions, shoots a majority of the photos and as all the photos are being enjoyed and ooh'ed and aah'ed by the aforementioned happy clients the photographer is the one who gets ALL OF THE CREDIT! Yet the question must be posed. What about the assistant? Thus this question brings us to the ultimate purpose of this post, because in all honesty while yes i am the one who has all of the weird ideas i truly would not be where i am today with out my assistant. It is and awesome coincidence that my assistant is also my wife! It is unfortunate though that few people realize that so many of the photos that they love come not from me but from my wife, the one who hangs back behind me while i shoot all of the "important" stuff and shoots incredibly beautiful candid moments. Little slices of time that would be forever lost to fallible human memory were it not for her, she hangs back and captures these wonderful things with great skill and precision. Still this is not what makes her so amazing........what makes her so amazing is the fact that she takes an incredible burden upon herself by being my assistant. 1st of all she has to deal with me and my impatience all day long ( no easy task ) but more amazingly when she shoots a wedding with me she is giving up an entire day out of her weekend, her time to rest from her full time job as an amazingly skilled accountant. To some this may seem like a random thing to post on the blog, but for me it is important to note that what i do i do not do alone. Greatness must be recognized from time to time and Jens talent has hung in the shadows long enough. In my wife i see greatness and an ability to capture touching moment that can bring tears to the eyes of a client. Be it a small detail in decoration, a smile on a loved one, or that boisterous laugh from someone they love, these things are very special to a bride and groom for they experience so few of these moments on their big day. How blessed am i to have a partner helping me with the ability and sensitivity to captures these wonderful moments. Where would i be without you Jen? Not something that i care to fathom, from the bottom of my heart i thank you Jen you make my job so much easier and enjoyable. I love you and delight in your growth behind the lens.


Welcome back! Today in The Lounge we've got another exciting episode recorded from High Point Market at Universal Furniture: The Breakfast Show, a live talk on everything design from the happenings at market to what it is like to produce a line! On this show, Nick and co-hosts Catherine Hersacher of Bespoke Interiors and Garrison Hullinger speak with designers Barry Goralnick, Barrie Livingstone, and John Bernard from ModShop, as well as Christine Phillips. The group chats about all the new and exciting events they've got going on at Market.
Announced at High Point, Catherine and Garrison have a new podcast coming this winter, Coast to Coast Design! On the podcast, the two will discuss current projects, conquering business aspects while also staying creative, and the antics that go on behind the scenes. Expect to get a good laugh from the pair and to join in on their fun!
Back in The Lounge, Barrie Livingstone gets into what it is like to live and work abroad. Beyond his upcoming Bravo episode set to release in the spring of 2017, Barrie is working alongside Luca Boffi to be the head creative director of a new endeavor. He will be designing with both Zara and Ikea in mind, mimicking the core ideas of fast fashion. On the show, the group discusses the innovative concept of the furniture line and everything that has gone on behind the scenes its creation.
Designer Barry Goralnick chats with the group about his new line released at HPMKT with Currey and Company. Quality and professionalism are of the utmost importance to him, and he always designs with this as his foundation.
The husband and wife team, John and Taryn Bernard, run ModShop, an online and in-store furniture and home goods shop, with the help of Christine Phillips. On the show, the California-based creative talks about what it is like to be in the race to get a creative idea to market and what Christine does for the company. After 16 years in business and stores popping up across the country, the family-owned business is only expanding operations.
With Design Manager, get a free 30-day trial and a 90-day money back guarantee as a listener of The Chaise Lounge. If you haven't already, be sure to listen to the rest of our episodes from High Point and stay in the know with Nick for further coverage including more of The Breakfast Show, interviews, and panel discussions!


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Republican voters fall into four rough camps. They are: moderate or liberal voters; somewhat conservative voters; very conservative, evangelical voters; and very conservative, secular voters. Each of these groups supports extremely different types of candidates. Each of these groups has also demonstrated stable preferences over the past 15 years. . . .
The bloc of moderates and liberal voters is surprisingly strong in Republican presidential primaries and caucuses, comprising the second largest voting bloc with approximately 25–30 percent of all GOP voters nationwide. . . .
The most important of these groups is the one most journalists do not understand and therefore ignore: the somewhat conservative voters. This group is the most numerous nationally and in many states, comprising 35–40 percent of the national GOP electorate. While the numbers of liberal and moderate, very conservative, and evangelical voters vary significantly by state, somewhat conservative voters are found in similar proportions in every state. They are not very vocal, but they form the bedrock base of the Republican Party.
That leaves the remaining portion of the GOP divided between very conservative secular voters (5 to 10 percent) and very conservative evangelical voters (20 percent). Presidential races are generally won by the candidate who can win over the first two, bigger groupings. But Olsen and Scala also emphasize that having an effective message is central to the task of winning the nomination.
Olsen and I discussed his book and its implications for the race via email. Our discussion is below. In a subsequent post, I'll make some observations of my own regarding how the "Four Faces" analysis is playing out.
If you cannot win the nomination without moderate/liberal and somewhat conservative Republicans why do so many candidates go out of their way to insult them and position themselves on the far right?
You can win the nomination without moderates — George W. Bush did that in 2000, when [Sen. John] McCain won moderates by a large margin but Bush won both very conservative factions overwhelmingly and won somewhat conservatives handily. No candidate, however, can become the nominee without winning the somewhat conservative faction.
Candidates from the "movement" right criticize the "establishment" because they tend not to understand how somewhat conservatives are different from themselves. They look at polls that say conservatives are 67-72% of the party and think they are all movement conservatives like them. In fact, more than half of self-described conservatives are "somewhat" conservatives and they support a very different type of conservative than the "movement" conservative. The "movement" conservatives then rationalize their defeats by arguing the "establishment" outspent them rather than by noting that the conservative voters themselves wanted a different type of conservative.
[Donald] Trump seems to be counting on brand-new voters showing up and shaking up the 4-quadrant structure you describe. How likely is that? If so where would these people fall ideologically?
Trump's support in the polls cuts across all four factions. He is drawing support on a class-based appeal rather than the traditional ideological one. This is drawing in some non-traditional GOP primary voters, but he is mainly appealing to people who do not usually vote. Trump voters are highly likely to have not finished college, and his most vociferous opponents tend to have received post-graduate degrees.
Polls that try to measure what happens if the race were to shake out into a two-person contest, however, tend to show the four factions reasserting themselves. Trump tends to do better in one-on-ones among the "movement" conservatives and lose heavily among moderates.
So Trump defies ideology and is attracting people simply based on class and education, who have no distinct ideological profile?
That's exactly what is happening right now. The strongest predictor of whether you are a Trump supporter is not ideology, religiosity, or gender, although each has some correlation. It is instead education: The more formal education you have, the less likely you are to back Trump.
You've posited that [Sen. Ted] Cruz won't necessarily get Trump voters if the latter fails. Why is that?
Cruz is running a highly ideological campaign. His recent rise in the polls is fueled almost entirely by rising support among the two factions of very conservatives. He is losing the somewhat conservative vote handily to Rubio and Trump, and moderates cannot stand him. Since Trump's support cuts across ideological lines, many of his supporters are very put off by Ted Cruz. If Trump drops out, the class-based divide his candidacy creates gets replaced by the traditional ideological divide, and Cruz loses many Trump voters when they look at him through an ideological lens. Polls show that were Trump to drop out the moderates and somewhat conservatives who currently back Trump would be much less likely to back Cruz in a runoff than the very conservatives who back Trump.
What about libertarians who are very conservative on some issues but align with liberals on some issues? Which quadrant are they in?
Libertarians are a much smaller group among GOP voters than is commonly thought. Many of these voters seem to tell pollsters they are moderates. Both Ron Paul and Rand Paul did and do better among moderates than among somewhat conservatives. It appears that some moderates are really soft libertarians who like smaller government, are anti-Christian conservative, and outside the GOP consensus on defense.
You point out that winning candidates still need a compelling message. Which candidate(s) do you think have put forth the most effective one to win over the party?
[Sen. Marco] Rubio, [Ben] Carson and [Carly] Fiorina have so far communicated a message that can excite some factions of the party and be acceptable to all of the others. Everyone else is strongly disliked by at least one of the four factions as of today, or elicit strong dislike on class grounds (Trump). Things can change, however. Three months ago Chris Christie was very unpopular, but his favorable numbers are rising. So I might answer this question differently in two months than I do today.
Which candidate(s) have the broadest support among the 4 quadrants? Are those people the favorites, then?
Among candidates polling consistently at or above 5 percent in either the national polls or the polls in New Hampshire and Iowa, only Rubio, Carson and Trump have a balanced support structure. Carson tilts a bit to the very conservative evangelical, Rubio is bell-shaped with a big peak among the somewhat conservatives, and Trump's support tilts toward the moderate and away from the very conservative evangelical. But all three receive at least ten percent support from each faction. [Jeb] Bush, [John] Kasich and Christie are heavily tilted toward the moderates and get almost no support from very conservative secular/tea party voters, and Cruz is heavily tilted in the opposite direction, getting almost no support among moderates. Unless Trump prevails and remakes the party along class lines Rubio or Carson must be considered the current favorites to win. And if Carson cannot stop his current slide, that makes Rubio the odds-on favorite.


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Catholic Patriarchate in Kyiv
— By Bishop Paul Peter Jesep
Bishop Paul Peter Jesep
Bishop Basil H. Losten posted an Open Letter to Orthodox prelates on the Stamford, Connecticut (USA) Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy's website regarding the establishment of a Byzantine Catholic Patriarchate in Kyiv. His Grace should be applauded for challenging false prophets while furthering Eastern Rite spirituality. He questioned the Russian Orthodox Church's assumed monopoly on the Word of God.
He notes that the creation of a Byzantine Catholic-Kyiv Patriarchate was assailed "in the Orthodox world even before it was even brought forth as a point of dialogue in the twenty-first century." He is referring to the outrageous remarks of the Russian Orthodox Church Moscow-Patriarchate. The creation of a Byzantine Catholic-Kyiv Patriarchate would further a much needed Ukrainian national consciousness.
Branches of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in the diaspora, like the Byzantine Catholic Church, nurtured and preserved the ethnic heritage abroad. In Ukraine, however, there is no question that the Byzantine Catholic Church, firmly based in Western Ukraine, played a critical role in protecting and furthering the national and spiritual integrity of the motherland. It's courage during fierce persecution is an inspiration.
It is truly remarkable that anyone would have the insecurity or arrogance to actively work against the Byzantine Catholic Church. It is the individual who decides how to walk with God – Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, or other. Each denomination offers something that is special. No religion should be concerned about losing souls to another group. Just serve the people well and the rest will take care of itself. This is not meant to be a competitive business.
"In the beginning was the Word,
and the Word was with God,
and the Word was God."
– John 1:1
There is no Protestant or Orthodox heaven. God doesn't preside over a particular kind of liturgy celebration. A denomination serves, in part, as a cultural foundation while providing the individual with a vehicle to enhance his or her spirituality. Hence, a person answers to God, conscience, and to the family he or she started. Sadly, the criticism coming from the Russian Orthodox Church suggests that it is engaged in some kind of corporate game rather than the fulfillment of God's word.
Patriarch Alexy II of the Russian Orthodox Church-Moscow Patriarchate behaves as if Ukraine is still a subjugated territory and that the cradle of Eastern Slav Christianity is under his personal dominion. I think not. He needs to be educated about the reality of freedom. Religious and political history can no longer be written or revised under the carnivorous eye of Russian Orthodox Incorporated.
The same logic used by the Tsars and later Communists to exploit Ukraine are still used today in a religious context. In 2001, the Associated Press quoted Patriarch Alexy II saying of Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus that "there are forces in the world whose soul is against the unity of the Slav peoples. Those forces, using peaceful rhetoric, want to break that unity apart and are engaged in attempts at spiritual and political expansion."
The only spiritual and political expansion occurring is expressed by a Christian prelate more concerned about the growth of a corporate organization manipulating religious trappings than saving the soul's of God's children. Alexy II has not fulfilled the most basic in Christian ministry – the call to fellowship that serves God – not manmade religious and cultural institutions that purport to solely have the ear of God.
Bishop Losten correctly pointed out that "the polemics advocated by the Moscow Patriarchate presents an ecclesiological view that exists in a vacuum in the globalized world of today. It is a position that is based upon past privileges granted by Russian imperialism and godless Communism. There are no exclusive canonical territories either in the East or the West in the world of today – there are only territories of ancestral lineage." That ancestral lineage does not include continued Russification as evidenced in the past.
The Moscow church is as opposed to a Byzantine Catholic Patriarchate as it is a national Ukrainian Orthodox Church. There is common ground for all Ukrainians – in the diaspora and the motherland – to work together to combat foreign, religious influence that serves to divide them. A criticism against one member of the Ukrainian family should be regarded as an attack on all of us.
It is not just Russian influence that needs to be kept in check. Sometimes non-Ukrainian churches have sided with Moscow to limit the spiritual renewal of Ukraine because it would curry favor with one of the world's largest Eastern Churches. That's not proper religious behavior, but rather a crass political balancing act involving a prid pro quo. "Canonical" is often a word used with political motives. When it happens, all Ukrainian denominations, individually and collectively, need to challenge it. The rebirth of Ukrainian spirituality – Catholic or Orthodox – should not be limited in any way by a non-Ukrainian prelate playing politics with Moscow.
Bishop Losten should be praised for advocating for religious freedom whether the citizens are Christian or not, Catholic or Orthodox. Ukraine's future is in its diversity that does not treat members of the family in the same manner that the Russian Empire and the Moscow Communists did to ethnic minorities. As the Apostle John shared, the Word is with God, not the corporate institution of a powerful religion headquartered north of Ukraine.
Bishop Paul Peter Jesep is Chancellor of the Archeparchy and Vicar General of Public Affairs and Government Relations for the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church-Sobornopravna (UAOC-S) based in Cleveland, Ohio. In the past, His Grace also a lawyer and political scientist by training, served on the staff of U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME). Bishop Jesep may be reached at VladykaPaulPeter@aol.com. The views expressed here are strictly personal and do not reflect the official position of the UAOC-S. The UAOC-S does not endorse candidates.


Good idea: Ronny Quevedo applies art to small businesses.
Andrea White Sep. 13, 2014 Updated: Sep. 16, 2014 10:08 a.m.
7of8In process: At project Rowhouses, a student works on the sign for Spear, Brother Kenyha's shop.
The idea: Store signage is art.
Where it came from: The Bronx. When Quevedo was one year old, he arrived there from Ecuador with his father, a factory worker, and his mother, a seamstress. "I have my mother's hands," he says proudly.
How the idea grew: After graduate school at the Yale School of Art, a two-year Core Residency with the Museum of Fine Arts and Project Row Houses brought Quevedo to Houston.
Through Project Row Houses, he started the Higher Sails program, pairing students with Third Ward businesses to develop signage. Quevedo taught students typography, screen-printing and other aspects of sign-making. But in another way, he says, "I let them know that they knew these things already."
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He produced stencils from student drawings. "Once you have a stencil," he says, "you can mass-produce as many signs as you want."
Design wasn't the only goal. He also wanted his students to understand that stores are more than places of commerce. They are urban landmarks -- and also sites that the young people can visit, contribute to, emulate and befriend.
Idea in action: In the Third Ward, Quevedo and his students produced a sign for Spear, a drum and art shop run by a man who calls himself Brother Kenyha. According to Kenyha, this sign is a "coat of arms for the neighborhood." It's decorated with a spear and the words, "art, culture, music."
"Lovely," Kenyha says of the sign. "It says everything. Just says it."
For NuWaters, a volunteer-run food coop, the students' sign featured a cornucopia of fruits and vegetables. (The Third Ward is two bus rides away from the nearest grocery store.) Carmen Jules, the principal volunteer, has plans to expand. She's looking for funding to buy coolers so she can offer dairy. "Nuwaters," she says, "is a labor of love."
Working with teenagers: Quevedo said it was a great experience.
His biggest challenge: Some of the teens constantly used their smartphones. When he asked one girl to stop, she told him, "I just sent your photo over Instagram, and you already have two likes." Says Quevedo, wryly: "As if that meant anything."
Next stop: Quevedo is heading back to the Bronx, where he plans to start a print shop and work with artists and students to design signs for the community. He wants to give non-descript signs a voice, to make them as interesting and individual-seeming as the businesses they represent.
For instance, he'd like to work with a shoe repair store. "The work that they do is worthy. I'd like to help them speak for themselves."


Or a larger question than why ER simulation is why RURAL physician ER training and simulation ?
Most current Health Authorities have credentialing standards for rural family doctors working in emergency departments. This usually involves being current in ACLS and often ATLS. Although both these courses have merit, the reality is that for every patient seen in a rural hospital requiring a chest tube, cric, or even cardiac arrest, you will usually see 5 - 10 patients or more with acute pulmonary edema, anaphylaxis, sepsis and other immediate life threatening critical illnesses for which no ongoing credentialing standards are required.
I talk to residents about my "95, 4, 1" rule. 95% of patients in a rural ER will be what you would see in your regular office - the colds, rashes and prescription refills. 4% of patients in a rural ER will have a severe illness that needs immediate attention, admission or referral. The final 1% will be the 'critical' life threatening patient that needs immediate resuscitation.
The field of emergency medicine is changing rapidly and the treatment of critical illnesses in the ER is part of this change. Rural physicians need to be aware of the 'critical care' side of medicine. Family doctors need to be knowledgeable, comfortable and willing to use IV drugs, ventilators, emergency procedures and all the other aspects that are entailed in treating immediate life threatening illnesses. In other words, family doctors have to be able to be 'resuscitationists'.
In summary, I believe patients being treated in a rural emergency should receive the same level of care they would receive in an urban emergency.


Claire Rayner, who has died aged 79, was arguably the best-loved agony aunt in Britain. Her no-nonsense approach to health issues was combined with a deep and sincere compassion for people. Advising on everything from the medical to the mundane, the practical to the emotional, Rayner provided support for millions of readers as agony aunt for The Sun, the Sunday Mirror and Woman's Own. Although she came to resent the label — complaining that being called "just" an agony aunt was comparable to saying "she ate potatoes" — Rayner was named medical journalist of the year in 1987 in recognition of her work. She was awarded the OBE in 1996 for her services to women and health.


In this episode we revisit Percy Jackson, a fandom we already covered all the way back in episode 4. However, the beauty of fandom is that there is no right way to ship, and this time I'm talking with Matilda about the canon ship of Percy and Annabeth.
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We're going into anime/manga territory, but luckily Mel is happy to introduce me to the BakuDeku ship in the longest episode to date.
With Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series we're covering our first predominantly book-based fandom, and Takaraphoenix has to give me a newbie's guide to the Percy-Nico ship and fandom. Luckily she's the exactly right person to ask, having created something like 250 fanworks for the ship alone.
The topic of this episode is the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the ship of Tony Stark and Bruce Banner. Kimmy and I chat about the appeal of Bruce and Tony, both as separate characters and as a ship, but also about the way their comics backstories inform fandom.


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ART | "Embrace Every Angle"
Artistry and athleticism is the focus on "Embrace Every Angle," a group photography exhibit and fundraiser currently on view at Carlson Cowork (60 Carlson Street).
Eleven photographers have collaborated with artist and yoga and fitness instructor, Liza Savage-Katz, in creating unique images of people engaged in yoga poses in various environments of Rochester. The project has served a journey toward body acceptance and self-love for Savage-Katz, who has struggled with an eating disorder and Body Dysmorphic Disorder for years.
The exhibiting photographers are Jasna Bogdanovska, Vashon Jamal Broyld Sr., Kris Dreessen, Tracy Grier, Jen Facteau, Teri Fiske, Lindsay Kathryn Jewett, Bailey Johnson, Darren Miller, Nitin Sampat, Janine Susz, and Amy Vena. In addition, "Filling the Void," a 6-foot collaborative painting by Savage-Katz and Facteau, will be exhibited.
A quarter of proceeds from sales will support a variety of charities, including Verona Street Animal Shelter, The Friends Project, Moonshadows Spirit, The Lost Boys of South Sudan Fundraiser, Living Water, Pachamama Alliance, ARC of Monroe, Heal the Bay, Rochester Community Rowing, Women's Foundation of Genesee Valley, Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester, and Synthesis Collaborative.
The show remains on view through the beginning of February. The cowork's hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 624-5510 or visit embraceeveryangle.com.


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