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THE HANGAR THEATRE OFFERS VIRTUAL CLASSES!
The Hangar Theatre Company is offering virtual education opportunities for people of all ages. Class descriptions for the next round of classes are available below and at hangartheatre.org/virtual.
The Hangar created these classes--which are available to anyone, anywhere--in an effort to provide opportunities for artistic collaboration and creation, even during these unprecedented times. In the first round of classes participants ranged in age from 7 to 70+, and joined us from up and down the East Coast of the US, and as far away as Denmark!
During the first round, a parent shared, "My daughter couldn't stop talking about this week's class over dinner. She really enjoyed the setup and the connection to others."
"It's been wonderful watching young people and adults truly light up as they engage with each other in a creative and meaningful way," said Hangar Theatre Associate Artistic Director/Education Director Shirley Serotsky. "Creating connections is what theatre has always done best. We need that sense of connection now more than ever. "
CLASSES FOR YOUNG ARTISTS
Sponsored by the Ithaca Child
2-3:30pm
Lead teacher: Actor and Teaching Artist Miranda Bianchi
Participation Fee: $75, financial aid and scholarships are available.*
Students will explore virtually the ways in which we can understand and activate the language of Shakespeare's plays and characters through voice, text, and story. What is iambic pentameter? Why do some lines rhyme, and others don't? Why sonnets? In a fun and supportive environment, students will apply what they learn while performing individual monologues and scenes.
Telling Artistic Tales
Lead teacher: Actor/Educator Emma Bowers
Students will create their own, original story book or comic book with words and art through creative exercises and games. A mix of storytelling, theatre, and art--and a chance for young people to connect with others while expressing themselves.
Fantastic Stories: Radioplay Style!
Lead teacher: Award-winning actress, audiobook narrator, and teaching artist Holly Adams
A look at dynamic, engaging stories, and the ways we tell them! Students will work together to adapt a favorite story: adding dialogue, characterization, and sound effects--and then record each part to be compiled into a fun and fantastic, completely original radio play that they can then share with their families.
Teen Playwriting Workshop
Lead teacher: Actor/Playwright/Educator Elizabeth Seldin
In this week-long workshop, students will investigate story arc, creating characters, and world building as playwrights through a series of writing prompts and exercises. The class will culminate in shared readings of student work: each participant will leave the class having penned a completely original 10-minute play.
History and Mystery: Radio Drama
Learn the tools for telling a story with voice and sound: develop voice acting techniques, create sound effects, and collaborate with the class to create a radio play. Students will each conceive and record their own scenes, that will then be edited together to create a completely unique episode that can be shared with family and friends.
Advanced Filmmaking
Lead teacher: Director/Educator, Noah Elman
A deeper dive into the process of making a movie: learn to use creative camera angles and unique shots to help tell your story. We'll also cover the basics of film acting, and how to direct actors for the camera. Students will film their own scene, that will then be edited into a completely original class movie.
Contemporary Scene Study
10th Grade-Adult
May 12- June 9
Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Lead teachers: Actor/Educator Emma Bowers and Hangar Theatre Associate Artistic Director Shirley Serotsky
Participation Fee: $125, financial aid and scholarships are available.*
An introduction to text work through the preparation and performance of contemporary scenes. Students will learn terminology, methods of analyzing and understanding text, and approaches to working with a scene partner to create active and honest moments. This class is appropriate for both beginners and those with some previous acting experience.
Directing for the Stage
May 28-June 25
Thursdays, 7-9pm
Lead teacher: Hangar Theatre Associate Artistic Director Shirley Serotsky
An introduction to the rehearsal and production process from the director's point of view. In 6 sessions, the class will provide an overview of the director's process through text analysis, exercises, and discussion, and include topics like establishing point of view, communicating with designers, and working with actors.
One-on-One Zoom Coaching
Schedule a session to work on a monologue or song, or several! In a focused 45-minute session, we'll share personalized feedback about auditions; career insight to early career artists; or guidance for college and school auditions and applications. We will work around your schedule and needs. Email education@hangartheatre.org to arrange a session with Hangar Theatre's Associate Artistic Director Shirley Serotksy or another professional artist embedded in the theatre industry.
Time: Flexible between 10:00am - 8:30pm
$50/for a 45-minute session
*We understand that this is a difficult time financially for many families, so Hangar is offering financial aid or scholarships up to full tuition to all. We also offer the chance to purchase a class for a student as a pay-it-forward initiative. For financial assistance, e-mail education@hangartheatre.org
Hangar Theatre Educational Programs aim to:
Inspire a lifelong love and appreciation of the arts through meaningful interaction with performance, creation, and artistic expression.
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Help individuals of all ages express their most authentic and joyful selves through theatre, music, and movement.
Support artistic choices that embrace a diversity of perspectives and promote attitudes and actions that encourage more equitable power, access, and treatment for all individuals.
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Anti-Shows: APTART 1982–84
Morris, David and Tupitsyn, Victor and Tupitsyn, David (2017) Anti-Shows: APTART 1982–84. Afterall Books. ISBN 978-1-84638-180-5
Morris, David and Tupitsyn, Victor and Tupitsyn, David
A collective of artists, a gallery and a movement, APTART was a series of self-organised 'anti-shows' that took place in a private apartment and outdoor spaces in Moscow between 1982 and 1984. These covert and anarchic actions, which soon came into conflict with the Soviet authorities, represent a collective attempt to rethink the politics of exhibition-making and the practice of making public in the absence of a public sphere. The first comprehensive publication on APTART, this book presents extensive photographic documentation of their activities alongside archival texts from contributing artists and documents from the time. Main essays by Margarita Tupitsyn and Victor Tupitsyn offer a detailed elucidation of the movement's history and guiding concepts; and further contexts and analysis are provided through contributions by Alexandra Danilova and Elena Kuprina-Lyakhovich, Richard Goldstein, Sven Gundlakh, Ilya Kabakov, David Morris and Valerie Smith.
David Morris contributed to and edited this book.
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How are you today, Friend?
The kitchen where we prepared meals for refugees in one of the camps = 2000 meals per day in this one camp alone. (The man in the photo is NOT Tiago.)
The following is another of the stories I collected while working in refugee camps in Greece. These are true stories of real people, people who are now my friends. I share their stories in an effort to shed light on the situation...
I notice that with each day, Tiago* is looking more and more down-trodden. Each day I give him a hug and try to have cheery conversation during his infrequent breaks from the work. But each day it is more and more difficult to see happiness in him.
"How are you today, Friend?", I ask.
"Fine. Well, actually not. Do you really want to know?", he says, looking at me with eyes that are about to burst with sadness today.
"Yes, really. I really want to know. Tell me. How are you?"
"I am bad. Very bad. My health is not good. This work is very hard. Psychologically, I'm a mess." He takes a couple of deep breaths to try to keep himself composed.
"I've been here for 3 months. It's too long. Too much. Everything I see and hear and know – it's all too much." He can no longer look at me to speak. To look at me would surely start his tears, so he looks away, he looks down, he looks past me. But he can't look into my eyes.
When he finally regains his breathing and his voice, he says, "But I can't stop. I can't stop as long as they are here (gesturing to the refugees behind me). Someone has to care for them. Someone has to cook."
And with that, he stands up and goes back to the kitchen. Back to prepare another 1000 meals for the next round of feeding.
(*Tiago's name has been changed for security reasons)
Sweet cakes
The following is one of the many stories of my refugee friends that I listened to and recorded while working in refugee camps in Greece.
This is the story of Ammar* (name changed for Ammar's security).
"What do you miss the most about home?", I ask.
"Lots of things", he says, looking down at his feet and thinking, remembering. Then a smile starts to break across his face. "I miss my mother's sweet cakes. There is nothing that tastes like that!" The smile shows a love that radiates from his face, a smile almost too big to contain.
"When I was young, before university, I didn't like my mother's cooking. I complained about her food a lot. Every day I complained.
"But when I got to university, I only knew how to cook rice and pasta. McDonalds became my favorite meals, because it was fast and I didn't know how to cook anything. McDonalds all the time.
"When I went home from university for a visit, I LOVED my mother's cooking!", he laughs and shifts his weight back and forth and looks down. I'm struck at how much he looks like a little boy right now, embarrassed and shy in this moment of transparency.
"What are your favorite foods from Syria?", I divert the question a little bit to give him some space, to allow him to pull out of the memory of his mom, if it's too tough, but he dives right back in and stays with her memory.
"I miss everything! Too many things. No one in the world cooks like your mom!"
He stops what he is doing and quickly turns to my 13-year old daughter, Sarah, and puts on his best big brother face. "Sarah, one day, you too, will go away to university. And you will miss your mom. And you will miss your mom's food! You must always respect your mom and all that she does for you. You will miss her. You will dream of her cooking and of everything about her."
He continues to talk of his mother.
"My mom, she was a teacher in Syria. I used to go in to her classroom to help her students. She would ask me to come and teach about computers. Oh my! It was so frustrating!" He gets very animated. "I have no patience. None! I don't know how she does that every day! I cannot teach. I don't understand why it is so hard for them to understand! And I don't understand why it is so hard to teach them. No. I have no patience with that."
All of this makes me laugh, because all I have seen from Ammar * is extreme patience and an uncanny ability to remain calm and help others to understand.
In his animated state, he is physically acting out his frustration with teaching young children, but also laughing hysterically. I point out that he is saying one thing with his words and body language, but he is laughing. It seems incongruent.
"Ah. That's because I am imagining my mother and remembering. She has zero ability to use technology. My father is a computer expert. That was his job. My brother was in technology. I was studying IT in university before I had to escape. But my mom? She cannot even use her smart phone! She stabs at it – the touch pad on the phone. She stabs at it so hard," he says, laughing and acting out his mother's finger stabbing in to his palm. "I tell her that she is trying to kill it. 'Stop stabbing it! Stop killing the phone!' But she just can't understand."
By now, he is belly laughing and tears are rolling down his face. "My mom says that she sometimes wishes she was a computer so that all of her boys would pay attention to her like they do their technology."
And just like that, he is brought back to reality. The idea of his mother wishing that her boys would pay attention to her. A switch is flipped in his head, and in his heart, and he is back. Back to his current situation. He is a refugee, living in a refugee camp, far from home. Far from his world of university studies. Far from his girlfriend that he would like to marry. Far from his mom, and her cooking. Far from the sweet cakes that he loves.
And I am haunted by his words earlier, "I miss everything! Too many things. No one in the world cooks like your mom! …one day, you too, will go away. And you will miss your mom. And you will miss your mom's food! You must always respect your mom and all that she does for you. You will miss her. You will dream of her cooking and of everything about her."
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Venice To Toughen Canal Rules After Tourist Dies On Gondola Ride
by Reena Ganga on Aug 28, 2013
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Venice is one of the few remaining car-free cities in the world, but the famous canals may soon be treated more like roadways following the tragic death of a tourist earlier this month.
A German man died after the gondola he was traveling with his family in was crushed between a dock and a vaporetto, one of the city's many waterbuses. The vaporetto, which was reversing at the time, didn't realize anything was wrong and sailed off without a second glance.In response, the city's mayor has announced a battery of measures aimed at controlling Venice's chaotic waterways. The canals will soon be treated much like a street for motor vehicles, with plans to ban cell phone use while operating boats, drug and alcohol tests for drivers and more stringent rules when it comes to turning or overtaking other boats. Plans to station police officers with whistles and signs at various points along the Grand Canal are also one of the 26 measures that have been proposed by the city.
For tourists, the new rules could mean more restrictions on when and where they can take a gondola ride. Gondolas will likely be banned from the Grand Canal before mid-morning, to make room for delivery boats. Gondolas sailing from one side of the Grand Canal to the other may also be forced to cut back.
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Thomas McAdory Owen Papers
Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives
This collection includes letters to and from Owen in connection with his efforts to compile a Robert E. Lee bibliography, several Lee family letters, pictorial representations of the Lees, speeches, and clippings.
Inclusive 1864-1920
Majority of material found within Bulk 1912-1920
Owen, Thomas McAdory (Correspondent, Person)
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Thomas McAdory Owen was the first director of the Alabama Department of Archives as well as an editor, bibliographer and Robert E. Lee enthusiast.
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Nine items are housed in Oversize drawer 27 including several broadsides related to Robert E. Lee and the Confederacy and a certificate naming Owen an honorary member of the Tennesse Historical Society.
Blue sheet prepared by Betty Kondayan (2/25/2003)
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Lee family
Lee, Robert E., General (Robert Edward)
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Lee, George Washington Custis (Correspondent, Person)
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Q: Writing equations in point slope form Harvey rides his bike at an
average speed of 12 miles per hour. In
other words, he rides 12 miles in 1 hour,
24 miles in 2 hours, and so on. Let h be
the number of hours he rides and d be
distance traveled. Write the equation for
the relationship between distance and
time in point-slope form
The perimeter of a square
varies directly with the side length. The
point-slope form of the equation for this
function is y - 4 = 4(x - 1). Write the
equation in standard form
Geoff paddles his canoe at
an average speed of 3.5 miles per hour.
After 5 hours of canoeing, Geoff has
traveled 18 miles. Write an equation in
the point-slope form to find the total
distance y for any number of hours x

A: I will not do your work for you. However, it helps to get started by knowing clearly what you need to know and what you need to do to solve problems like this:
In each question, you are asked to represent the relationship between two variables: how one can be expressed as a function of the other, and you need to establish how one changes with respect to the other.
If you're confused about the difference between the various forms (representations) of an equation (of a line), recall that:

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*the point-slope form for the equation of a line is formatted like this: $(y - y_0) = m(x - x_0)$: $m$ = slope, $(x_0, y_0)$ is a particular point on the line.

*the standard form of an equation of a line is: $ax + by = c$.

*the slope-intercept form for the equation of a line is $y = mx + b$, again, with $m$ being slope, and $b$ represents the "$y$-intercept": the value of $y$ when $x = 0.$
You should become familiar with each form, because depending on the information you are given, one particular form may be needed. (E.g., if you're given a point on a line, and can determine the slope of a line, then point-slope form comes in handy!)
Once you have an equation in one form, then transitioning from one form to another requires some very basic algebra!

To get you started:

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*What is your slope $m$ here? $\dfrac{\text{(Change in distance)}}{\text{(change in time)}} = m$.

From what you're given:
$\quad 12 = 12\cdot 1$
$\quad 24 = 12 \cdot 2$
continuing...
$\quad 36 = 12 \cdot 3$
$\quad\quad\;\;\vdots$
$\quad \;d = 12 \cdot h$
What does $12$ represent? This equation gives you the relation between $d$: distance traveled, and $h$: hours spent traveling. Now, simply put it in point-slope form, where $d$ is your "y" and $h$ is your "x": what is your starting point $(x_0, y_0)$?

A: Is this your homework? At least try to post some of your work if it is. I'm not here to do your homework for you.
Point slope form for an equation uses the following format: $y - y_0 = m(x - x_0)$
Standard form is: $Ax + By = C$
So if you're given an equation in slope-intercept form, $y = mx + b$, and you want to write it in standard form, move both the variables x and y to the left hand side.
Example: Slope intercept form $y = 2x - 6$ would be
$2 x - y = 6$ in standard form.

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Sarah McGrath - TPS Member Profile!
Sarah McGrath is an Everett, Washington native who studied classical voice at Shoreline Community College and completed her BA in Theatre from Indiana University in May 2016. She is currently represented by Big Fish NW for all screen and voice over work.
Locally, she was last seen as the Stage Manager in The Phoenix Theatre's holiday play, Twist of the Magi, which she also did sound design for. Other recent roles include Nina in Vanya, Sonia, Masha & Spike at The Phoenix Theatre and Princess Elana in the original play, Through the Plot Hole at The Slate Theatre.


Known as one of the biggest fashion events in Lebanon and the Middle East region, Beirut Fashion Week comes but once a year to introduce the latest fashions and the new crop of designers to the public in a glamorous event.
This officially recognized Fashion Week not only attracts the biggest faces from the Arab world but is widely covered in the International press and is often visited by top international models, designers, magazine editors and influential people in the industry. The capital of Lebanon has, in recent years, become known as the leading fashion capital in the Arab world. Beirut, often referred to as the Paris of the Middle East, is a bustling, cosmopolitan city that has provided the perfect setting for new and existing talent in the field of fashion design, with rising stars having emerged from this melting pot of art and culture, making it a city to watch on every Fashionista's list.
This year the event will start off with an International press conference, followed by a cocktail party, the next day there will be a charity contribution fashion show, hosting Lebanese designers and European designers, attended by VIP guests and media guests. The following days will offer two fashion shows on each day, one at 6pm and the second at 9pm, each ending with a cocktail reception. Details of the event will soon be released by organizers of Beirut Fashion Week.


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RE: Misleading Subject Lines
[ 0 By Bettina Specht
For every email you send, the subject line is one of the first points of contact with your subscribers. If it doesn't catch your subscribers' attention, then the chances of them opening your campaign are slim.
With subject lines playing such a crucial role for the success of each email, it's no surprise that email marketers put significant time and effort into crafting the perfect subject line. They are also the most routinely tested email element, according to our research. 79% of marketers say they regularly A/B test their subject lines.
But sometimes, marketers take it a step too far. Rather than earn their subscribers' attention with a subject line that connects with their needs, emotions, or aspirations, too often, we see brands using deceptive subject lines to trick their subscribers into opening. This approach not only damages your subscribers' trust and hurts your brand image, but also violates anti-spam laws.
Read on for real-world examples from our inboxes that sent shivers down our spines.
What's a misleading subject line?
Joint research between Litmus and Fluent showed that the majority of consumers have felt cheated, tricked, or deceived into opening a promotional email by that email's subject line.
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If a subject line says the subscriber has won a prize that doesn't exist or teases a sale that simply isn't there, it's easy to tell that this subject line is misleading.
In other cases, however, it might not be so easy. There is a fine line between creativity and deception, and it isn't always easy to tell the two apart. Here are 4 ways that subject lines can be deceiving:
1. Deceptive about Who the Email Is From
Subject line and header information should give subscribers a clear idea of who is sending the email. If a subject line aims at hiding the sender's identity or deliberately leads subscribers to believe that the message is coming from someone other than the actual sender, it's a strong indicator for a deceptive subject line.
Let's take this subject line, for example:
"Did I leave my jacket at your place?"
Who could have left their jacket at your place? This email must come from a friend or a relative who's been to your house recently, one would think. However, this isn't the case:
There's no doubt: The sender deliberately pretends that the email is coming from a person you know, and takes advantage of the subscriber's goodwill (who doesn't want to help a friend who forgot something at your place?) to trick subscribers into opening the email.
There's this example, too:
The sender has set their from-name for this email to literally "me, Jason (2)" in an attempt to trick the recipient into believing this is an ongoing conversation thread between you and this Jason person—and even sweetens the deal by using the subject line "an urgent request." You'll probably open this just in case it actually is important, but at what cost? This sender just wanted you to see whatever they had to offer, but instead you're probably going to mark them as spam—or at the very least, unsubscribe.
2. Deceptive About Previous Email Exchanges
Another questionable tactic of implying a personal relationship is the use of FWD: and RE: in subject lines.
Making an email appear like it was being forwarded or part of an ongoing conversation thread hides the commercial nature of the message and makes an email look like it was coming from a trusted source—a colleague or a friend, for example.
Here's an example from my inbox:
"RE: CURRENTLY IN OFFICE"
Doesn't this look like it's part of an ongoing email conversation? It even appears to be a work-related conversation, and since it's written in caps, it also implies that something urgent is going on, which might require immediate attention.
Did I open it? I sure did, but only to find out it was an email from a clothing brand, promoting their newest line of business outfits.
Making subscribers believe a message is coming from someone you have already emailed will likely lead to higher open rates—driven by people like me, who think there's an important message from a colleague in their inbox. If the brand only considers opens, they might call this campaign a success. But in reality, it might not be; at least if there are more subscribers like me: I was frustrated with this trick, hit unsubscribe, and forever banned this brand from my inbox.
The email community recently noticed a new trend of fake support ticket subject lines, as well. Not only might there be a fake ticket number listed in the subject line—making you think, "Did I open a support ticket with this business? I can't remember for sure, let's find out"—but this example is also combined with a RE: in the beginning, once again suggesting an ongoing conversation.
Thanks to Elliot Ross for sharing this example on Twitter.
But when you open that email, there's no support ticket, but a marketing email inside for a deal you probably weren't asking for.
Really, really not cool.
3. Deceptive about Urgency of the Message
Another strong indicator of a misleading subject line is if it creates a false impression of urgency or emergency.
This email from a domain hosting company, for example, suggests that there's something wrong with my account information.
"Urgent – Update your information"
Payment issues, authentication problems, or security concerns—in light of all the data breaches, one can think of many urgent situations that would require me to take action immediately. A subscriber would want to open the email immediately to see what issue is occurring.
The body of the email, however, makes it clear that none of these concerns were justified. The message only suggested me to connect my account to other platforms to improve my search engine ranking. While those activities might help improve my performance, there's nothing urgent about it at all.
The brand could have used the subject line to promote the benefits of connecting accounts or to point out that there are ways for me to boost my search engine performance. Instead, the subject line creates a false sense of urgency and builds on a feeling of discomfort to trick subscribers into the open.
4. Deceptive about Action Taken by the Subscriber
Transactional emails—and order confirmation emails in particular—have significantly higher open rates than bulk emails. So it's no surprise that making a marketing message look like a transactional email is a strategy we, unfortunately, see quite often.
Here are three examples from our inboxes:
"Your Reservation Confirmation"
In contrast to what the subject line suggests, this wasn't a transactional email, and there also was no reservation that required confirmation. It was a promotional email from a jewelry brand advertising their necklaces:
The next email was coming from an online clothing retailer:
What looks like an order confirmation in the subject line really was a cart abandonment email, reminding the subscriber about items that were added to the shopping cart, but haven't been bought yet.
Put yourself into the subscribers' shoes: What do your subscribers think if they receive a confirmation for a transaction that they haven't initiated? They'll likely think a mistake has happened, they've purchased something by accident or, even worse, someone might have gotten access to their customer account or credit card information. In any case, they aren't opening the email because they're interested in the brand's marketing message—they're opening because they are alarmed.
Let's look at another example:
Clearly, this subject line implies that a purchase has taken place, even though this wasn't the case. It was part of a furniture retailer's April Fools campaign—a campaign where the brand sent their subscribers a 'receipt from the future,' promoting a current sale. Here's how the body of the email looked like:
What was thought to be a funny and creative campaign left many subscribers unamused, as we saw on twitter:
Did the brand's subscribers find the email funny and entertaining? I'm pretty sure some people did. To other subscribers, however, the email caused anxiety and stress—all feelings you don't want your subscribers to associate with your brand.
All these subject lines surely generated higher-than-average open rates. But they also surely generated higher-than-average unsubscribe rates and spam complaint rates from angry subscribers, in addition to damaging customer relationships with these brands.
Setting the Right Expectations
Brands that use deceptive subject lines to trick subscribers into an open often forget that a subject line is much more than just a tool that gets your message opened. An effective subject line also serves as a teaser, giving your subscribers a snapshot of what to expect when opening the message. It not only makes your subscribers open the email, but also helps to set the direction for your subscriber's journey toward your call-to-action.
Building campaigns only around the goal of increasing open rates comes at the expense of other, much more important metrics: Will subscribers engage with a message if they feel cheated? Will they click through and buy from a brand that tricks them into the open? Most likely, they won't.
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Tricking your subscribers into opening your email causes a mismatch of expectation and actual experience, and this won't pay off in the long-term. Deceptive subject lines might help increase open rates, but they'll also leave subscribers frustrated and disappointed. This, in turn, can cause higher unsubscribe rates, higher spam reporting, and lower click-through rates—and most importantly, might destroy subscribers' trust in your brand.
Instead, earn the open—with respectful and relevant messages that are worthy of your subscribers' time.
Misleading Subject Lines Are Against the Law
The prospect of disappointed and frustrated subscribers should already be reason enough for marketers to stay away from deceptive subject lines. But there's more: In many countries, using misleading subject lines also violates the law.
In the US, for example, the CAN-SPAM Act explicitly prohibits the use of deceptive subject headings:
"It is unlawful for any person to initiate the transmission to a protected computer of a commercial electronic mail message if such person has actual knowledge, or knowledge fairly implied on the basis of objective circumstances, that a subject heading of the message would be likely to mislead a recipient, acting reasonably under the circumstances, about a material fact regarding the contents or subject matter of the message."
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UQ Business School students place 11th in international trading competition
UQ Business School students last week placed 11th in the Rotman International Trading Competition hosted by the University of Toronto, Canada. Up against teams from 36 universities including US teams from Harvard, MIT, and Northwestern University, and teams from the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) and the UK's Cass Business School, the UQ Business School team finished 3rd in the challenging sales and trader case. Team manager Dr Jason Hall accompanied the team of Tristan Fitzgerald (Sunnybank Hills), David Costello (Sunnybank Hills), Jessica Jouning (Redland Bay) and Paul Schneider (Yeronga). The students are part of the Commerce Honours program. Dr Hall said participants in the second challenge - a sales and trader case - were required to trade equities by making a market for institutional investors and proprietary trading. "The team did brilliantly to come in third - especially coming back from a disappointing 25th place in the first round credit risk case," he said. "The aim of the credit risk case was to trade corporate bonds whose fair value was a function of credit rating, probability of default, and recovery value." "The team finished 20th in the quantitative outcry case in which participants traded stock index futures contracts in a trading pit. Trading pits still operate in some commodities markets." "The team made further ground trading gas futures contracts, in a case designed by major sponsor BP, to achieve an overall rank of 11th," he said. "The competition does an outstanding job of simulating conditions in the world of finance and their performance demonstrates the readiness of these students to work anywhere in the world." "Despite current conditions, outstanding candidates like these students will find great jobs - where they will bring their intelligence and principles to the task of rebuilding the banking and finance sector." The result comes after the UQBS team placed 6th overall in 2007. UQ Business School's Commerce Honours program is open only to the highest performing Commerce or Commerce dual degree students.
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In early 2018, a supply chain crisis made media headlines across the United Kingdom, the termed "KFC Crisis" as consumers bemoaned on a shortage of prepared fried chicken. Supply Chain Matters updates readers on new developments.
As a top-rated blog addressing global developments in supply chain management and technology, Supply Chain Matters strives to update readers on all aspects of developments, even as the general media and industry focused media headlines subside.
In February 2018, fast-food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken was forced to temporarily close most of its United Kingdom outlets after widespread shortages of prepared chicken product occurred. At its height, upwards of 550 outlets were impacted, forcing British media to coin the headline, "KFC Crisis" and some consumers to actually call their local emergency services office to declare an emergency because they could not partake of their favorite prepared chicken menu items.
The fast-food chain has blamed the shortage squarely in the laps of global logistics provider DHL, which took-on the new food replenishment delivery contract from a previous UK-based specialty food logistics provider.
DHL had announced in November 2017 that it would assume the supply and distribution of food products, when the then existing distribution contract expired in February 2018, along with other restaurant items for KFC outlets across the UK. Compounding this crisis was that upwards pf 95 percent of UK outlets were run by franchisees.
As the weeks wore on, reports we monitored pointed to cascading snafus related to various distribution center staffing levels, inventory management snafus and an initial troubled new order management replenishment software that prolonged shortages.
In mid-March, the Daily Mail reported that more disruption awaits' following KFC's new decision to switch back to logistics supplier Best Food Logistics for their deliveries, after DHL elected not re-bid for the southern portion of the food distribution contract. The new contract reportedly involves the affiliated Taco Bell fast food chain in addition to KFC.
Let's be real- the last thing UK fast food connoisseurs need right now is another KFC crisis, in the midst of the far more troubling, forever ongoing Brexit crisis. Potential shortages of food, medicines and other products if the UK exits the EU without a formal agreement seems a far more worry some condition.
All kidding aside, we would anticipate that all parties have acquired important learning over the past twelve months, and that both KFC and Best Food Logistics are up to the task at-hand, and there will be no redux of a KFC crisis. There is one caveat, however, is that is Brexit.
To our UK-based readers, rest easy, for supplies of KFC products will be available to sustain the anxieties of British politics and brinkmanship.


Every business owner, manager, or executive is always looking for productive results from their employees. Painting and decorating the office in certain colors has been proven to improve productivity. However, just one color may not do the trick. The color that improves productivity depends on the type of work each person does and while certain colors universally increase productivity, each person's unique personality causes them to interpret colors differently. The level of intensity of each color also affects productivity.
Therefore, your office can increase productivity overall by first choosing the right combination of colors to paint and design with and each person can benefit in the productivity corner by making their desk top the color that most inspires their individual productivity and efficiency levels.
Blue is universally known as an excellent color for productivity. It also instills trust and loyalty. It is also a stable and calming color that helps workers focus on the task at hand. Some experts recommend adding in bits of orange elements to help invoke emotion too. Blue is a good color to paint the entire office and then use other colors as accents or desks for those individuals that match each color.
Green is a good color for people who work long hours. It does not cause eye fatigue and helps you remain calm and efficient at the same time.
Yellow is known as an optimistic color and can help improve productivity; however the amount of yellow and intensity of the shade should be minimized so as not to cause eye fatigue or anger. Yellow helps stimulate creativity, so designers and people who need to be creative for their job should have color integrated into their work space.
If your job or task involves physical activity, then red is your productivity color. Red is a color that invokes emotion and passion. Therefore, red does not instill productivity in everyone. The color red has been shown to increase the heart rate and increase blood flow. If there is something in the office that you want to attract attention, paint it red.


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The Mamelles in the Guadeloupe National Park are named for their breast-like appearance, but it's actually the view from these bosoms that's so arousing.
Sugar cane, freshly pressed is the secret to crafting rhum agricole. That means harvesting the sugar cane when its sugar concentration is at its peak.
The view of Fond-du-Curé from the ramparts of Fort Napoleon was just so stunning, so storybook beautiful that I had a hard time accepting that it was real.
Though you may have caught the ferry over to Les Saintes countless times from Trois-Rivières, the très-quiet seaside village at the far southern tip of Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, it's likely that you've never enjoyed this view of your intended destination.
Terre-de-Haut in the Îles des Saintes, Guadeloupe offers more amazing sunrise and sunset viewpoints than you might expect for an island of such modest size. This one of Îlet à Cabrit is one of my favorites.
To better safeguard themselves from future attacks, the French built La Tour Modèle in 1843, the facility meant to serve as the ultimate lookout for Terre-de-Haut and all the islets of Les Saintes.


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A revision of New Caledonian Gossia N. Snow & Guymer (Myrtaceae)
Neil SNOW
Adansonia 42 (7)	- Pages 131-177
Published on 27 April 2020
Gossia N. Snow & Guymer from New Caledonia as revised here comprises 30 taxa. Nine new species are proposed, including: Gossia angustifolia sp. nov., G. bourailensis N. Snow, sp. nov., G. conduplicata sp. nov., G. kaalaensis sp. nov., G. katepahiensis sp. nov., G. mandjeliaensis sp. nov., G. ngaensis sp. nov., G. ouazangouensis, and G. ramiflora sp. nov. Ten new subspecies are proposed: two in Gossia aphthosa (Vieill. ex Brongn. & Gris) (G. a. subsp. longipedunculata N. Snow & Munzinger, subsp. nov. and subsp. austro-orientalis N. Snow & K. Gandhi, subsp. nov.), and eight in Gossia clusioides (Brongn. & Gris) N. Snow (G. c. subsp. avanguiensis subsp. nov., G. c. subsp. bleuensis subsp. nov., G. c. subsp. callmanderiana subsp. nov., G. c. subsp. maoyana subsp. nov., G. c. subsp. ploumensis N. Snow, comb. et stat. nov., G. c. subsp. rembaiensis subsp. nov., G. c. subsp. taomensis subsp. nov., and G. c. subsp. tiebaghiensis subsp. nov. The new combination Gossia conspicua (Vieill. ex Guillaumin) N. Snow, comb. nov. is made; a second-stage lectotype and epitype are selected for Gossia diversifolia (basionym Eugenia diversifolia Brongn. & Gris); a lectotype is selected for Eugenia heckelii Pancher & Sebert, which here is reduced to synonymy under G. vieillardii (Brongn. & Gris) N. Snow; and a lectotype is selected for Eugenia cataractarum Guillaumin, which here is reduced to synonymy under G. kuakuensis (Baker f.) N. Snow. Myrtus pulchrefolius Guillaumin is reduced to synonymy under Gossia alaternoides. The Australian species Gossia byrnesii N. Snow & Guymer is synonymized under Eugenia reinwardtiana DC. The treatment provides a key to and descriptions of all known New Caledonian taxa and includes comments on distributions, distribution maps, ecology and phenology. Illustrations are provided for nearly all taxa and digital images of living material are presented for several. With this revision, Gossia now comprises 45 species and ten subspecies.
New Caledonia, Myrtaceae, conservation, lectotypification, new combinations, new subspecies, new species
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Neutralization reactions involve a base reacting with an acid to produce water (HOH) and a salt.
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According to a recent study led by Stanford economist Raj Chetty, when adjusted for inflation, approximately half of Americans born in 1984 earned more at age 30 than their parents did at the same age. This represents a stark decline from earlier generations, as Americans born in 1940 had a 90 percent chance of earning more than their parents. For many, the "American Dream" means climbing the economic ladder and making a better life for themselves and their families. However, over the past 30 years, this goal is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve. Though the study by the Stanford economists does not directly investigate reasons behind the decline in wage growth over the years, here are a few factors to examine that may shed some light on this alarming trend.
Wage growth in the United States has slowed over the past few decades, and the wage growth that our economy has experienced is not being evenly distributed between classes. Approximately 30 years ago, the median net worth of an upper-income family was about 350 percent larger than that of an average middle-income family. However, in 2013, this disparity nearly doubled to 660 percent. Based on these findings, it seems that wage growth is primarily benefitting the 21 percent of Americans in the upper-income class, as opposed to the 50 percent of those in the middle-income class. Since wage growth isn't aiding middle-income families proportionately, there is a correlating decrease in the likelihood of a 30-year-old out-earning his or her parents. Children whose parents are in the top 10 percentile of income have a 70 percent chance of out-earning their parents, while those whose parents fall in the top 50 percentile have just a 45 percent chance.
Though the percentage of Americans earning more than their parents has been steadily declining nationwide, particular areas of the country are being negatively affected harder than others.
Of all the regions in the United States, the Midwest has experienced the most concentrated decline in income mobility.
Half of a century ago, the Midwest was known for its prominence of manufacturing job opportunities. But since the manufacturing sector reached its job total peak in 1977, the amount of nonfarm manufacturing jobs in the U.S. has fallen by nearly 40 percent. Sixty years ago, about one in four Americans held a manufacturing job; now, just about one in eight Americans work in manufacturing. When considering these figures, there appears to be a strong correlation between manufacturing opportunities and income mobility. The likelihood of a child earning more than their parent was at an all-time high throughout the 1970s.
However, when manufacturing jobs started to decrease, the likelihood of upward income mobility declined at a rate that was nearly equal. In fact, when manufacturing jobs slightly increased in the mid-to-late 1990s, the likelihood of upward income mobility for children born in the late 60s and early 70s experienced its steadiest growth in nearly 30 years. It can be deduced that income mobility in the Midwest has been similarly impacted by the loss of manufacturing jobs, mainly due to the emphasis of importing goods, as well as the automation of domestic manufacturing jobs.
Though the picture looks bleak, there may be brighter days ahead for the middle class. The U.S. Census Bureau recently reported that last year marked largest single-year gain for middle-class earnings in a half-century. Additionally, joblessness is among its lowest in decades, coming in well under the historical average. Even though the middle and lower classes may be struggling to out-earn their parents, they are able to find work and make a living for themselves— even if it may not be the idealistic version of the American Dream.


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The Effects of Organisational Mergers on Employees
by Lisa McQuerrey
Corporate mergers can make employees fearful of losing their jobs.
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1 Post-Merger HR and Cultural Issues
2 The Effects of Merger and Acquisition on Employee Morale
3 What are the Causes of Maladjustment in the Workplace?
4 The Role of Human Resources in Mergers & Acquisitions
While organizational mergers may make good financial sense to companies, employees of the merging companies can be left to wonder and worry about what, if any, role they will play in the new corporate structure. The effect of a merger on employee performance, productivity and attitude can range from one of optimism and excitement to one of uncertainty and resentment. The way company leaders work with employees during the transitional period sets the tone for the new corporate culture being developed.
Organizational merges upset the status quo of a company, particularly if employees didn't see the merger coming. One of the first effects of a merger is wide-spread uncertainty among employees. Will I lose my job? Will my position be downgraded? Will I still answer to the same boss? Employees can become increasingly concerned about how the merger will impact them personally and professionally. Issues tied to job responsibilities and performance, existing pay structures and benefits packages may feel like they're in limbo, which can cause stress and anxiety among employees.
The dynamics of an organization change in many ways during a merger. Combining different companies means blending the employee pool as well as corporate philosophies. Employees can feel confused and threatened when unfamiliar approaches, attitudes and prioritizing techniques develop. Even if changes turn out to ultimately be better, the nature of the change itself can leave employees feeling lost and confused.
If a merger is expected to result in a reduction of the workforce, employees may find themselves engaged in conflict not only with those they consider to be their rivals from the merging company, but among their existing co-workers as well. Employees may begin to strategically position themselves and look for ways to emulate what they view as being the actions and behaviors of top decision makers in a company.
Anger can develop among employees during a merger, particularly with people who feel threatened or uncertain of their abilities. Employees can feel cheated or abandoned by their company and may see the merger as an act of disloyalty or hostility generated by upper management.
As a merger progresses, most employees fall into one of two camps: They either learn to integrate and adapt to new ways of doing things or they make plans to leave the company. The retention rate of merging companies increases when upper management maintains an open and honest line of communication with employees.
Academia.edu; Employee Sensemaking in Mergers - How Deal Characteristics Shape Employee Attitudes; Katty Marmenout; September 2010
Federal Trade Commission; The Effects of Mergers and Post-Merger Integration - A Review of Business Consulting Literature; Paul A. Pautler; January 2003
Lisa McQuerrey has been a business writer since 1987. In 1994, she launched a full-service marketing and communications firm. McQuerrey's work has garnered awards from the U.S. Small Business Administration, the International Association of Business Communicators and the Associated Press. She is also the author of several nonfiction trade publications, and, in 2012, had her first young-adult novel published by Glass Page Books.
McQuerrey, Lisa. "The Effects of Organisational Mergers on Employees." Small Business - Chron.com, http://smallbusiness.chron.com/effects-organisational-mergers-employees-17810.html. Accessed 17 January 2020.
McQuerrey, Lisa. (n.d.). The Effects of Organisational Mergers on Employees. Small Business - Chron.com. Retrieved from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/effects-organisational-mergers-employees-17810.html
McQuerrey, Lisa. "The Effects of Organisational Mergers on Employees" accessed January 17, 2020. http://smallbusiness.chron.com/effects-organisational-mergers-employees-17810.html
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Lee Donne has an eidetic memory that maintains a visual representation of everything she's ever seen. Unfortunately, this gift hasn't helped her in college, where she spent four years drifting from major to major. With no degree or job prospects, Lee is relieved to be house-sitting her grandfather's isolated Oregon home. But her stay soon becomes a nightmare when she is tormented by strange and menacing noises at night.
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Because he is poised to desecrate the dreams of so many, it's no surprise that somebody dares to stop him in cold blood. When David McIvey is murdered outside the clinic's doors, lawyer Barbara Holloway must use her razor-sharp instincts and take-no-prisoners attitude to create a defense for the two members of the clinic accused of his murder.
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ALTHOUGH Gawler Rangers lost 2-14 to the powerful Henley & Grange in division two baseball on Saturday, the team has an air of confidence going into this Sunday's home clash with Northern Districts.
KANGAS Grey came out swinging in their Gawler & Districts Softball Association semi-final against a determined Bluejays over the weekend, registering a thumping 17-2 victory.
GAWLER Rangers' juniors started the baseball finals with mixed results – the under 13s defeated Goodwood 18-3, while the under 15s lost 13-16 to Southern Districts.
GAWLER Rangers finished the baseball minor rounds on a high, with the division three and four teams collecting wins against Northern Districts, and finals-bound junior teams also successful.
KANGAS Grey came from behind to claim victory over a determined Bluejays in an enthralling Gawler & Districts division one softball clash on Saturday.


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June 15, 1778, the Shawnee returned from an unsuccessful raid against Donelly's Fort on the Greenbrier River in today's WVA. Smarting for revenge, they decided on an immediate surprise attack and capture of Fort Boonesborough.
June 15, 1800, the Red River Meeting House near Russellville hosted the first camp meeting of the "Great Revival."
By June 15, 1849, most people had already left Kentucky, for those headed to California's veins of gold. The trip took 85 -100 days, starting in Independence, Missouri.
June 15, 1857, Stephen Bishop the famed spelunker of Mammoth Cave died. Bishop's master introduced him to the Cave in 1838.
June 15, 1881, the dedication of Mill Springs National Cemetery for Union soldiers took place in Pulaski County at Nancy. At the end of 1862, Congress established 12 national cemeteries, including Mill Springs. However, it wasn't until 1867 that Congress passed comprehensive legislation to create formal burial sites. That same year William Logan, donated the land. Locals say Union and Confederates rest in peace in the cemetery.
June 15, 1882, Montgomery County lynched James Mitchell a black male for rape, Kentucky's 5th recorded lynching.
June 15, 1918, Johren beat three others in the 50th Belmont Stakes going 1 3/6 miles in 2:20 2/5 to win $8,700. Henry Payne Whitney owned and bred the colt. War Cloud became the first to compete in all three Triple Crown races. He placed 2nd in the Belmont, Preakness, and 4th in the Derby.
June 15, 1924, Pebworth native, Hall of Famer and rookie New York Yankee Earle Combs broke an ankle sliding into home plate at Cleveland's League Park. The Yankees had just won a bidding war for his services.
On June 15, 1926, Todd County lynched Primus Kirby, a black male, for assault, making it the last recorded lynching in Kentucky.
June 15, 1934, Patrolman Clinton M. Johnson, Jefferson County Police Department, died in a motorcycle accident when he side-swiped a car. He had only been with the agency for two months.
June 15, 1935, Somerset native Edwin P. Morrow, 57, our 40thgovernor, passed away unexpectedly in Frankfort. His father and uncle were also governors, and founding fathers of Kentucky's Republican Party.
Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday Lexington native James Albert Varney Jr., born in 1949.
June 15, 1952, Army PFC Earl F. Spradling from Lawrence County died in the Korean War.
June 15, 1953, Army CPT John R. Bridges from Henderson County, Air Force 1LT Marce P. Dunn from Paducah, and Army PVT Ralph Sullivan, Jr. from Union County, died in the Korean War.
June 15, 1957, Gallant Man won the 89th Belmont Stakes going 1 ½ miles in 2:26 3/5 to win $78,350. William Shoemaker won his 1st of five Belmonts, and Hall of Fame trainer John Nerud won his only Triple Crown race. Gallant man placed 2nd in the Derby and skipped the Preakness.
June 15, 1968, Marine Corps PFC David M. Bertham from Campbellsville, Navy HN James D. Cruse from Paducah, and Marine Corps PFC Richard L. Fitts from Louisville, died in the Vietnam War.
June 15, 1969, Army SGT Alton R. Phillips from Campbellsville in Taylor County died in the Vietnam War.
June 15, 1971, Cheryl White, atop her father's horse, became the first black female jockey in the United States. She finished 11th in her first race, on a gelding named Ace Reward.
On June 15, 1980, sixty-seven dogs, 400 sheep, and 1,000 spectators gathered for the 21st annual event Bluegrass Open Sheep Dog Trials at Walnut Hall Farm. Today, the competition is known as the Bluegrass Classic Sheep Dog Trial and is held every May at Masterson Station Park in Lexington, free of charge. It is considered one of the longest-running and most prestigious competitions in the country.
Kentucky Trivia: You may know fruit-filled Pop-Tarts are made in Pikeville along with the Nutri-Grain bar, but did you know the Top 10 Untold Truths of Pop Tarts?
June 15, 1987, Steven Curtis Chapman released his debut album First Hand, by Sparrow Records and featured the single "Weak Days."
June 15, 1991, Governor Albert Benjamin ("Happy") Chandler Sr. passed away at his home in Versailles. The "Boy Governor" was Kentucky's governor twice (35-39, 55-59). Chandler's first administration produced one of the most productive Frankfort had seen. Through his reorganization, reform, frugality, and higher taxes, he dominated the legislature. Chandler resigned as governor in 1939 to be a U.S. Senator. In 1945 he resigned from the senate to become the baseball commissioner. In 1955 he became governor again. He rest in Pisgah Presbyterian Church near Versailles.
On June 15, 2003, W. Longest, R. Dozer, B. Decker, and R. Moore built a rideable chopper-style motorcycle with 15 feet-long forks. William rode it on a public road near Georgetown. It set a world record for the largest chopper-style bike according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
June 15, 2010, President Obama told Americans that BP would pay to clean the Gulf of Mexico after they caused one of the worst man-made ecological disasters in recent history.
June 15, 2019, Kentucky Lt. Governor Jenean Hampton's fired aide told a conservative audience that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was behind booting her boss. The senator said he never discussed the matter.
On June 15, 2020, in a 6-3 count, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a landmark civil rights law protects gay, lesbian, and transgender people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LBGT rights from a conservative court.
June 15, 2021, the U.S. death toll attributed to the coronavirus reached 600,000. The death toll world-wide topped 3.8 million. Simultaneously the last state governments lifted restrictions and citizens lined up for vaccination. Today, Google says 591 million doses have been administered and 222 million (67.3%) Americans are fully vaccinated.


Yeah, I never thought I would be saying that either. CJ and I have been planning our Europe vacation since January. Maybe we hyped it up too much. Maybe we are just not big city folk. Who knows?!?
Each had there own charm, and all of them have GREAT FOOD!
We had some travel snafus from time to time but we always got where we needed to go in one piece.
When I finally get around to uploading pictures I will post a few here.
So I am back on the wagon. While on vacation all my good food habits went out the door. I had a small breakdown in Spain regarding my weight, no big surprise there.You see I noticed that most of the women (I said most not all) are thin. Thin, Beautiful Spanish Women. WTF. And by the way, they are not eating salads and boiled chicken. No, they are eating their weight in Paella! I really have a few moments in spain, especially while I was shopping for clothes where I felt truly disgusted with myself. But I turned it around. I vowed that when I got back, I would do things differently.
Yes I have tried a lot of them. I was following Jillian Michaels Master Your Metabolism plan for a while (which is very good if you can stick with it) She has great ideas and some great recipes. Do I need to have all my meals Jillian style. No. I also read Bethenny Frankel's book Naturally Thin . Really great Recipes! I love her ideas about food. But do I need her "7 day plan". NO! Lastly, a book that I recomend because it makes you look at food in a different way, Joel Fuhrman's Eat to Live . Now his diet "plan" is very intense and it not the way I want to live my life, living off beans and kale. But the concepts are good and there are so many good take-aways.
I hate exercise. But I need, need, need to break out of that mindset. Running is not the devil's work.
- Make myself accountable during the week, and on the weekends within reason.
I logged back into http://caloriecount.about.com/. I used this religiously a few years ago. It really made me aware of what I was putting into my body and well as my output of energy. It may not be a down to the calorie exact number but in general terms it keeps me honest during the week. I add in all the food I eat during the day and it tallys the calories and nutrition. Based on the info I gave it about my body and lifestyle, it estimates how many calories I burn in a day plus I can add in any exercise I did that day as well. Its like a human food tracker. I really like it. I dont use the tool on the weekends though. This does not give me carte blanche to eat an entire pizza but if I wanted a few slices, I am having them and not feeling guilty about it.
Thats basically it. I did the math and I have approx 37 pounds to lose. For me it seems like 100 but I try to focus one pound at a time. I know I can do this. I need to eat good foods with a high nutritional value and be able to have my guilty pleasures every once in a while.
I am working to find Balance here and I know its not going to be easy but its not impossible.


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Washington assistant coach Junior Adams tosses a ball to players before an NCAA college football game against Arizona State Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Seattle. (Associated Press)
By Mike Vorel Seattle Times
Oregon continues to win head-to-head matchups with Washington.
Junior Adams – who just completed his third season as the Huskies' wide receivers coach – will leave to join Dan Lanning's staff in Eugene, he confirmed to The Times in a text on Saturday afternoon. The move was initially reported by ESPN.
When new UW head coach Kalen DeBoer announced his completed staff last month, Adams and offensive line coach Scott Huff were the only Husky assistants he chose to retain. Two weeks later, the former Montana State wide receiver has reportedly accepted the same position with Washington's primary rival.
Adams' departure could also further signal an exodus in UW's wide receivers room. The majority of UW's scholarship wideouts committed to play specifically for Adams, and two of them – junior Terrell Bynum and redshirt freshman Sawyer Racanelli – already entered the transfer portal last month. Sophomore Jalen McMillan, who led the Huskies with 470 receiving yards and also contributed 39 catches and three touchdowns last season, deleted all mention of UW from his social media profiles on Friday evening as well.
Besides McMillan, UW currently touts seven scholarship wide receivers – junior Giles Jackson, sophomores Rome Odunze and Taj Davis, redshirt freshmen Ja'Lynn Polk and Jabez Tinae, and true freshmen Germie Bernard and Denzel Boston.
In the wake of Adams' departure, Bernard's status could be called into question as well. The four-star recruit and Nevada Gatorade Player of the Year told 247Sports in November that "with coach Jimmy Lake getting fired nothing has really changed for me because my position coach (Adams) is still there. If anything changes it would be because my position coach left, but I don't see that happening."
It has happened, and it's unlikely DeBoer saw it coming either. But when it comes to recent results in this particular rivalry, Adams' unceremonious exit could be considered relatively unsurprising. Oregon has won 15 of the last 17 games between the two, and this weekend former UW starting defensive tackle Sam "Taki" Taimani – who recently entered the transfer portal – took an official visit to Eugene, Ore., as well.
Prior to arriving at UW in 2019, Adams served as the offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach for two seasons at Western Kentucky. He tutored wide receivers at Boise State (2014-16) and Eastern Washington (2009-13) as well.
Logically, DeBoer might choose to pursue Kirby Moore – who served as his wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator in each of the last two seasons at Fresno State. But that may ultimately prove a tough sell, considering new (and old) Bulldogs head coach Jeff Tedford since elevated Moore to the role of offensive coordinator.
Regardless, considering the tenuous status of UW's wide receiver room and the impending February signing period, DeBoer better make a hire in a hurry.
And whoever succeeds Adams – who acted as interim offensive coordinator in UW's final three games last season, following the firing of John Donovan – will be tasked with aiding a Husky offense that ranked eighth in the Pac-12 in passing plays of 30 yards or more (13), ninth in scoring offense (21.5 points per game), 10th in pass efficiency rating (119.14) and 10th in yards per pass attempt (6.6).
There is work to be done.
And, suddenly, no one to do it.
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Wilder Mind
Helloooooooo.
So a few months ago, one of my favorite bands – Mumford & Sons – released a new album after breaking up for a few years (which was devastating, let me tell you). I just got around to listening to Wilder Mind through and through, from the first track to the last. And I love it. The sound and tone are slightly different than those of the band's previous works – a little less folksy, with a sort of "movie score" undercurrent to the rhythms. Also, there are fewer, if any, really intense songs on the album. There's nothing like Broken Crown from Babel, nor any crazy, fast-paced, cheery hits like I Will Wait or Hopeless Wanderer. Though the first two singles that released, Believe and The Wolf, have loud moments, the biggest difference between this album and the band's previous ones is that the banjo is muted, less noticeable, not emphasized. It doesn't get as many solo moments as it used to, and coupled with other musical and artistic adjustments, this noticeably changes the sound of the album. Wilder Mind is a toned down, softer, and subtler version of Mumford & Sons' traditional sound. It's melancholy and humming and somehow still hopeful. And every song is more poignant because of it.
Don't let its mellower tunes fool you, however: this album is a hit. I adore it for its cohesiveness, with some songs like Tompkins Square Park and Believe actually leading into each other when you listen to the album in order. I love the quieter feeling and passion that underlies tracks like Broad-Shouldered Beasts and Wilder Mind, the tenderness of Cold Arms, and the lovesick chants of Just Smoke. My favorite track on the whole album is probably one of the most haunting and underrated in my eyes: Tompkins Square Park. I also adore Monster and Snake Eyes – they're slower and darker and just wonderful. The four bonus tracks on the deluxe version of the album are live versions of four of the album's songs: Tompkins Square Park, Believe, The Wolf, and Snake Eyes. The live versions are lovely and sound just as good as the studio versions, but if you're looking to save a few bucks, skip them and just buy the regular album.
Believe and The Wolf were my anthems in the spring. But even though the album released in May, I think it is the perfect soundtrack for fall. To me, it just has a fall feel to it. Every new school year when fall rolls around, I find a new album to play on repeat and it becomes my mantra, the piece that can always bring me back to where I was, what I was doing, who was I with during the months I absorbed it into my body and mind. I have a funny feeling that Wilder Mind is going to be that for me this fall, the start of my senior year in high school. My last year here. I love listening to this masterpiece while driving to school in the dark, early morning before the sun creeps up and after swim practice on the way home as I'm racing the sun across the sky. I love, love, love it and the mood it puts me in, one of tranquility and assuredness.
So to any Mumford & Sons fans out there, give Wilder Mind a go with an open mind and I think you'll be able to see a goodness in the slight change from the sound we all so loved. And to anyone who hasn't yet fallen into this band's folksy alternative British music – well what are you waiting for?
Preview and buy Wilder Mind on iTunes (Deluxe Version here).
August 25, 2015 August 27, 2015 by Martha Categories: MusicTags: album review, alternative, babel, believe, british, british music, folk, music, music review, new album, new single, new song, review, song review, the wolf, thoughts, wilder mind	2 Comments
Blank Space Music Video
The music video to Taylor Swift's new single, Blank Space, released today. I love it; I think it's incredible. I love the luxury portrayed in the video and can I please have every single outfit Taylor wore? I think Taylor's portrayal of insane girlfriend was hysterical, playing off one of her biggest criticisms. I also adore the dobermans, being a doberman owner myself. And the new guy showing up at the end just reiterates the point of the song: if it doesn't work out (and it probably won't), there's always someone else waiting. The music video is very entertaining, and the song is fantastic. Have a look (listen?)!
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November 10, 2014 November 12, 2014 by Martha Categories: MusicTags: blank space, blank space music video, music video, new single, new song, no.1 single, number 1 single, pop, pop music, Taylor Swift	Leave a comment
Song: Out Of The Woods
Album: 1989
Source: Available on iTunes, not actually purchased yet because I'm waiting for the physical copy of the deluxe album to release.
Favorite Lyrics:
Are we out of the woods yet?
Are we out of the woods?
Are we in the clear yet?
In the clear yet, good.
Remember when we couldn't take the heat
I walked out, I said "I'm setting you free"
But the monsters turned out to be just trees
I was up super late last night (or should I say super early this morning) doing a seemingly endless amount of homework when I got the notification that this song had released. I then proceeded to listen to it on repeat for the next two hours and most of the today. I've purchased neither Shake It Off nor Out Of The Woods because I want to buy the deluxe edition of 1989 that comes with three bonus songs. Unfortunately, this version will only be sold in hard copies beginning October 27. Out Of The Woods, which is not Taylor's newest single but simply an early track release from her upcoming album, is very different from any of Taylor's other music. I was so surprised when I first heard it, but it quickly grew on me and now I'm absolutely in love. I am beyond thrilled to hear the rest of Taylor's new album, especially because it seems like it'll have quite the twist to it. Although Taylor said recently in an interview that 1989 is not as boy-centric as her previous albums, Out Of The Woods is rumored to be about her ex-beau Harry Styles. The song is already #1 in over 60 countries.
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October 14, 2014 August 7, 2015 by Martha Categories: Music, Song of the MomentTags: are we in the clear, are we out of the woods, Harry Styles, new album, new song, out of the woods, Taylor Swift	2 Comments


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Love, help and sharing
|In Headlines, Graduate, Graduation Season
|By Chenyan Zhou
Class of 2018, honored guests, dignitaries, professors, parents, friends, and relatives-it's my honor to speak to all of you today on behalf of my fellow graduates and share the joy of this unique event. Today, we look back on our experience at WKU, reflect on the amazing journey we have all undertaken together and simultaneously, we also look to the future-how we, as people, as members of our community, as members of our nation have become better, braver, stronger and more productive.
I come from a small city in the middle of China. In my hometown, I had little access to English. So when I first came here four years ago, the first thing out of my mouth was "wow, look, it's a foreigner!" The only thing I learned in my first class was the professor's name. I would never have believed it If someone had said "four years later, you will give a speech at your graduation ceremony in English." Yet, here I am! From day one WKU pushed me out of my comfort zone to challenge me in ways I had not experienced before. Thanks to my fellow students and professors, I pushed forward in this new environment, becoming better, braver, stronger, and more productive. This is my story; this is also the story of all WKU graduates here today who similarly broke through their doubts and self-limitations, expanding themselves to do greater things. WKU has given us the confidence to face a world of fast changes. With the knowledge we learned, we can and will achieve much greater things!
As a new university, it's sometimes expressed that we do not have a comprehensive list of majors but in many ways it is a blessing in disguise. We have been fortunate enough to experience quality over quantity; we have enjoyed small student groups, generous personal tutorial time and freedom to explore. It has enabled us to find our inner passion and belief in our own abilities. It is in this qualitative environment that we have been encouraged to excel, to learn and to take lessons from occasional failures so that we come back stronger and more determined. This is a lesson of, and for, life.
I sometimes wonder how I would respond to the question: what is your greatest memory of WKU?" At first, I thought of how WKU expanded my view of the world in a multi-cultural environment. But it was not simply meeting people; it was not a single event or activity but a "sense"- the sense or sprit of "love, help and sharing". It did not come from a textbook or exams but from the nature and humanity of all those sitting in front of me now. I remember how, during the application process, we all shared school information and resources and how we were really happy for each other when the offer came; I remember burning the midnight oil, preparing for finals, the support of friends lifting me up and keeping me going. I still remember the Professor Jerry's inspiring voice "why not? Let's try!" I still remember Ms.D telling us "Be honest and be ethical". When my resolve dipped or weakened so many people were there to help me along. Help and sharing, the demonstration of humanity, was always there. This will be my enduring memory.
Today is a very auspicious day-our 4 years journey with WKU is concluding and we the class of 2018, are about to leave but, excitingly, the journey of life is just about to commence. As Lao Tzu once said "a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" Our first steps, of course, began with the love, care and commitment dedicated to us by our parents and family but WKU has helped us widen our stride and look to the far horizon, to see all the different paths that life's journey could take us. On behalf of everyone here today, and all those who have supported us and continue to support us, thank you WKU- may the spirt of learning and developing, of being a better, stronger person, be ever with the class of 2018.
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Cambodia's Curse by Joel Brinkley | Black Inc.
A generation after Pol Pot's regime killed one quarter of the nation's population, Cambodia shows every outward sign of having overcome its devastating history – the streets of Phnom Penh are paved; skyscrapers dot the skyline. But behind this façade lies a country still haunted by its years of terror.
In 2008 and 2009, Joel Brinkley – who won a Pulitzer Prize for his reporting on the fall of the Khmer Rouge – returned to Cambodia. He discovered a population in the grip of a venal government. He learned that between one third and one half of Cambodians who lived through the Khmer Rouge era suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, and that its afflictions are being passed to the next generation. His extensive close-up reporting in Cambodia's Curse illuminates the country, its people, and the deep historical roots of its modern-day behaviour. This is a devastating and important look at Cambodia today.


Sometimes it's difficult to make time to enjoy time together with our children, but here are 10 great ideas that will help you connect with your kids in a meaningful way!
In today's fast-paced world, it is sometimes difficult to spend quality time with our kids, even as homeschooling families. Maybe I'm the only one, but as a work-at-home homeschooling mom, I sometimes look across the table and realize I haven't had any meaningful connections with my kids in a while. We get so busy with work, and school, and just life, that we forget to make time for the most important thing – relationships.
If you are like me and need to reconnect with your kids in a meaningful way, here are 10 amazing activities to do with your kids that are worth every minute!
Of course, you had to know this one would be at the top of my list! I love reading. And some of the most special times in my life have revolved around books. Reading a book together at bed-time, or discussing a book together that you have read separately will definitely give you moments to connect with your child. I have lots of great book recommendations if you don't know where to start.
Sometimes getting out in nature is just the thing to spark a great fun together. It doesn't have to be far away or a long, arduous hike to connect with your kids and create amazing memories! Or try geocaching if you want to try something different.
During the winter when it's too cold and disgusting to get outside, I love to pull out the collapsible table and a board game and challenge my kids to a face-off, board game style. We have made lots of memories around the table in the living room!
I love this amazing idea from Ginny at Not So Formulaic! Take the time to write your family story, together. Yesterday, Princess brought me home a beautiful journal that she found while on a shopping trip with Grandma. I think we are going to use this journal as a starting point to connect by writing together.
I once read a quote from Bill Gates that said he totally bans devices at the dinner table. Although modern technology has many useful applications, when we are focused on the incoming text messages and app notifications, we are not paying attention to those in the same room. So, in our home, when it's time to sit down for dinner together, we put away the devices, (including audiobooks!) and connect over a good meal.
Bonus Idea: Stack all of the devices on the table and the first one to pick their device up, gets to do dishes tonight!
When I don't have much money to do fun activities, I throw a picnic lunch together and we head to the park just down the road. We spend the afternoon enjoying our time together, and it doesn't cost us anything.
A few weeks ago, my kids and I were traveling home from a conference, and a conversation was sparked with my oldest daughter about dating and boy/girl relationships. While it's not a subject we probably would discuss over dinner, the car seemed like the perfect place to talk about this particular subject. Sometimes it's easier to say the hard things when we aren't looking straight at someone. Of course, we also enjoy conversations about silly, inconsequential things in the car too!
It's so much fun to laugh together with my kids. I text my kids little memes or jokes almost daily. I love to sit down and read a few jokes from a joke book together before bed. It makes a hard day… just a little bit brighter.
One of my favorite memories from my childhood is of a time I got in trouble. Not because I got in trouble, but because my mom came to me later and apologized for speaking harshly. I can't even remember what crime I had committed, but I vividly remember the feeling of love for my mom when I forgave. It's a lesson that has been burned into my brain. We don't have to be perfect moms, but we will have stronger relationships when we say "I'm sorry" and "I love you" more often.
What is your favorite way to connect with your kids?


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Charlie's Room: Vacation
Posted on August 19, 2019 August 13, 2019 by Summer Bird
"But I don't want to go on vacation." Charlie slumped in his chair and folded his arms across his chest.
"I thought that you wanted to go see the horses. You've been talking about this for weeks." Marianne set her fork down with a frown.
"Well I don't. Not anymore. I want to stay home." Charlie slumped down further in his chair. Just his eyes were visible above the edge of the table.
Marianne sighed. "What brought this on? Is there something in particular that you're worried about?"
"I just don't want to go. That's all. I want to stay here."
"I like staying home best too," Isaac said.
Charlie sat up a little straighter. "Then we don't have to go?"
Marianne turned to Isaac. "That's not helping."
"I don't know." Isaac looked past both of them to the window. It was evening, but the sky was still light out. Summer hadn't ended yet, but he knew the end was coming. The seasons seemed to change faster and faster anymore. He missed the never-ending summers of his childhood.
"What do you mean?" Charlie was sitting up straight now. He leaned forward, hands on the table. "Are we going or not?"
"I like staying home best, but I really like having fun memories of fun things we did as a family too. It's fun to sit and remember those times when we're here at home. Remember the corn maze and how lost I got?"
Charlie grinned. "I was the one who found the way out. You couldn't read the map, but I could."
Isaac nodded. "It wasn't fun to be lost. My feet hurt by the time we went home. But it was amazing when you just looked at the map and knew which way to go."
Charlie giggled.
Marianne smiled. "I drank all the pumpkin juice while I waited for you to come out, and I had to go buy more."
"That was a lot of fun. I hope we go again this year," Charlie said. "Why can't we just be gone during the day like that? I wouldn't mind just being gone during the day."
"You don't like sleeping somewhere else?" Isaac asked.
Charlie shrugged. "I guess. It just feels weird. And who's going to take care of the garden? If something goes wrong, we'll be so far away."
Isaac nodded. "I worry about things like that too."
"You do?"
Marianne smiled. "The new neighbors will take great care of the garden. We can leave them instructions if you're worried."
"We'll all be sleeping in the same hotel room while we're gone. Hotel rooms aren't home, but I think it feels a little safer when we're all together." Isaac handed Charlie another roll.
Charlie started smashing the roll flat. "Do we have to go?"
"We don't have to go," Isaac said. "But I think we should."
Charlie tore off a piece of flattened bread and rolled it between his fingers. "But why?"
"I told you that I like having fun memories of things we do together, like the pumpkin patch." Isaac paused and looked at Charlie. Charlie nodded. "Well, I think it's good to have a variety of memories. Otherwise they kind of blend together, and it's hard to separate them. It feels like fewer memories. The time goes by so fast. You'll see. Sooner than you think, it will be the end of the week, and we'll be home. And then we'll have the memories to look back on."
"And we'll be at home talking about the horses," Charlie said.
"That's right. It's like watching the rain while being inside safe and warm." Isaac smiled.
"That sounds nice." Marianne picked up her fork again.
"I guess it's just a week." Charlie finished rolling up the last piece of smooshed bread. "I still don't want to go."
"Me either. But won't it be fun to see the horses?"
"I guess so." Charlie started eating his bits of bread.
Marianne smiled. "Now that's settled, I have a list of things we need to do before we go…"
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Once upon a time there was a woman named Martha who had time-traveling sneezes. Every time she sneezed, she had to go check the date. Allergy season was the worst. The time-traveling started small. She moved to a new town after college, and got into a terrible car accident driving


Our field trip on Thursday to the Old South Meeting House and the Boston Tea Party Museum was a success. The Boston Tea Party was one of the main events in American History.
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