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Category Archives: Literary Events
Paul Yee reads at Dr. Sun Yat Sen Gardens on Sunday Feb 26
Paul Yee reads from his new book "The Secret Keepers" at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Chinese Classical Gardens.
Paul Yee is one of the most prolific Chinese-Canadian writers. I first got to know Paul back in 1986, when he was chair of the Saltwater City planning committee – for a museum quality exhibit celebrating 100 years of Chinese-Canadian history in Vancouver. Since then, he was won the Governor General's Award for his book "Ghost Train". In his non-fiction book, Saltwater City (revised edition) there is a picture from the 2004 Gung Haggis Fat Choy dinner.
Check out the website for the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Gardens
http://www.vancouverchinesegarden.com/calendar/feb2012.htm
The Secret Keepers
Sunday, February 26 | 2-4pm
at Hall of One Hundred Rivers
Music, Refreshments, Book Signing and Sale
Please join us! On February 26, Governor General's Award Winner Paul Yee will be at the Garden to launch his latest publication The Secret Keepers, a haunting novel set in San Francisco's Chinatown during the catastrophic earthquake of 1906.
Paul Yee, raised in Vancouver's Chinatown, is
one of Canada's most celebrated writers for young people. He is the
author of the prize-winning Saltwater City and other acclaimed books on
Canadian-Chinese culture and history.
Juno-nominated world music composer and musician Qiu Xia He will present a special Pipa (Traditional Chinese lute) performance at the book launch.
This entry was posted in Asian Canadian Cultural Events, Chinatown Vancouver, Chinese Canadian History, Literary Events, Main Page, Multicultural events, Upcoming Events on February 24, 2012 by Todd.
Chelsea Hotel is an inventive presentation of Leonard Cohen songs
Chelsea Hotel is inventive and theatrical – and probably more fun than a Leonard Cohen concert!
Adrian Glynn McMorran (The Writer), Marlene Ginader (The Lover), Steve Charles (The Sideman), and Lauren Bowler (Sister of Mercy) perform many dramatic and musically diverse collaborations of Leonard Cohen songs during "Chelsea Hotel" at the Firehall Arts Centre – photo David Cooper, courtesy of Firehall Arts Centre
Chelsea Hotel featuring the songs
of Leonard Cohen
Venue 8 February – 3 March 2012, 8pm, (2pm Weekend matinees
& 1pm Wedmatinees) | Firehall Arts Centre
Conceived and Directed by Tracey Power
Artistic Direction by Donna Spencer
Music Direction by Steven Charles
Performed by Rachel Aberle, Lauren Bowler, Steve Charles, Benjamin Elliott, Marlene Ginader, Adrian Glynn McMorran
DATES: February 8 to March 3, 2012
8pm, 2pm (Weekend matinees), 1pm (Wednesday matinees)
Today is opening night of "Chelsea Hotel" at Firehall Arts Centre –
featuring songs and poetry of Leonard Cohen…. AND the ACCORDION is a
featured instrument… actually it is the first musical instrument to play in
this amazingly theatrical production. There are constant visual surprises for the audience. And there are musical surprises too. Three
males and three females take turns on up to many different instruments
including violin, cello, double bass, electric guitar, electric bass, drum kit, acoustic guitar, keyboard, ukelele, tambourine, and kazoo…
I saw Chelsea Hotel on Friday Night – the first performance… a world premiere – preview version… and LOVED IT. I have had Leonard Cohen ear-worms in my head all weekend, as I listened to my Cohen cd's trying to figure out the titles of the songs that were included in the production.
There have been many musicals made of songs by specific songwriters. Mama Mia by ABBA… Jersey Boys is based on the music of The Four Seasons… Uptown Girl is the music of Billy Joel. And way before that, musicals were made of George Gershwin and Cole Porter songs. All of these have a story arcs, and dialogue to develop the plot lines.
But there is no invented dialogue in Chelsea Hotel, nothing but the songs and poetry of Leonard Cohen. Director Tracey Power has conceived and created a theatrical presentation that moves seamlessly from song to song with interspersed words of poetry. The drama is in the storytelling of the songs. The dynamic tension is in the body language and the faces of the performers. The story is in the words of each song, as they speak of love, break ups, regret, hate, and reconciliation. And somehow it all works.
Like the musical Chicago, these performances are part fantasy and part memory recall. The character called The Writer (Adrian Glynn McMorran) is trying to write at his desk and having difficulties. The inventive set is piled high with crumpled pieces of paper. The Writer is having writer's block in a room at the Chelsea Hotel in New York City (where Cohen lived for awhile). He groans and crumples up another piece of paper to throw it against the wall. Suddenly a man pops up playing a tune on an accordion… and thus the interior workings of The Writer's attempts at song writing began, The Writer recalls a woman in his life – and a female performer steps onto the stage singing about their relationship. Then next another musician steps onstage for accompaniment, and another woman who joins in the singing…
Steve Charles (guitar), Benjamin Elliott (accordion), Marlene Ginader (violin), Rachel Aberle (voice), photo David Cooper, courtesy of Firehall Arts Centre
The songs are strangely familiar, as they take their turns like old shirts from a long forgotten box of clothes. They are comfortable, and in a variety of musical styles and arrangements. Some songs are old like Suzanne or Lover Lover Lover. Many are from Cohen's middle period of the 80's and 90's such as I'm Your Man, Tower of Song, First We Take Manhattan and Hallelujah.
The production is sooooo playful. There is a carnival cabaret atmosphere, with the performers all wearing whitened faces and exagerated costumes. Benjamin Elliot's character is called The Magician. Musical Director Steve Charles is performing as The Side Man. The arrangements vary from solo instruments to string trio, acoustic folk stylings, to full-on rock and roll.
I found the
musicianship to be surprisingly good… the performers pick up
their instruments and play them when you least expect it. Rachel Aberle and
Lauren Bowler as The Sisters of Mercy, both have amazing presence and create dynamic and sexual
tension with Adrian Glynn McMorran's The Writer and the audience. Marlene Ginader is innoculously beautiful to watch. She first seems to float down from the mountain of
crumpled paper after appearing first as musical supporting cast on violin, and her character The Lover, takes on increasingly important dynamics.
Friday night was the first audience performance prior to Wednesday's Opening Night on Feb 8th. I thought the production flowed well. There was a standing ovation for the performers.
Chelsea Hotel is a fun production. There are constantly visual and musical developments happening as well as the interaction of the characters. The songs are entertaining in themselves – both for lyrical beauty, irony and humability. My recommendations are:
1) don't sit in row A on the floor – there is a row AA in front of you that obscures your view.
don't sit in the audience far left side. It is hard to see some aspects
of the stage and performers – that are hidden by a set design.
Marlene Ginader (The Lover), and Adrian Glynn McMorran(The Writer) sing their hearts out to each other, after loving, hating, resenting, pining, forgiving each other to find resolution. – photo David Cooper, courtesy of Firehall Arts Centre
see other links about Chelsea Hotel:
http://www.straight.com/article-596306/vancouver/chelsea-hotel-brings-cohen-songs-life
This entry was posted in Accordions, Literary Events, Main Page, Music, Recent Reviews, Theatre, Upcoming Events, Visual Art and related events on February 9, 2012 by Todd.
Robert Burns poetry – marathon reading!!!
A world record for the longest continuous reading of Robert Burns poetry will be set in Vancouver on Burns Day January 25th
This special message from Leith Davis, director for the Centre for Scottish Studies, Simon Fraser University.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 7:04:12 PM
A reminder to come and join us to set a world record for a marathon reading of
Burns's work! Participants include: Andrew Petter, President of SFU; Christopher
Gaze, Artistic Director of Bard at the Beach; Bob Lenarduzzi, President of the
Vancouver Whitecaps and many more!
The procession, haggis addressing and official opening ceremony will start at 8:00
am. See you there!
Marathon Reading of Burns's Poetry for Burns Day, 2012
Opening Program: 8:00 am
SFU Harbour Centre
The Centre for Scottish Studies invites you to join SFU's bid to set a world record
for the longest recitation of Robert Burns's poetry and songs. Join us in reciting
the work of Scotland's bard for 4.5 hours!
Click here to participate:
http://www.scottish.sfu.ca/events
This free event is open to the public so please come and cheer us on for the Robbie Burns Day celebration. There will be refreshments and entertainment for all!
Haggis, shortbread, coffee and tea will be served throughout the event.
*We would like to thank our sponsors of the event: The British Store; Goodricks Meat Products (New Westminster); and the West Coast Liquor Company (Vancouver); and Radio Dial Entertainment (Vancouver).
Enquiries: invite@sfu.ca or 778.782.5313
Dr. Leith Davis
Professor, Department of English
Director, Centre for Scottish Studies
AQ 6111
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6
http://www.sfu.ca/personal/leith/
http://www.scottish.sfu.ca/
This entry was posted in Literary Events, Main Page, Robbie Burns Day, Robert Burns & Burns poetry, Scottish, Gaelic, Irish Celtic events and stories on January 25, 2012 by Todd.
Georgia Straight: Gung Haggis Fat Choy at Floata rings in the Year of the Water Dragon
the inaugural
"Gung Haggis Fat Choy Intercultural Achievement Awards of
Congratulations to Vancouver Opera's James Wright,
Parliamentary poet laureate Fred Wah, and cultural organizer and poet
Jim Wong-Chu. These are people that inspire what we love in the BC Arts,
and what we create at Gung Haggis Fat Choy… and our intercultural
projects through the year. Great that the Georgia Straight scooped this dinner highlight from our event last night.
Tetsuro
Shigematsu (far left) and Todd Wong (right) granted the Gung Haggis Fat
Choy Intercultural Awards of Awesomeness to Vancouver Opera's James
Wright, poet Fred Wah, and Ricepaper founder Jim Wong-Chu.
photo Charlie Smith
"Politicians of all stripes must have had other business in this
postelection malaise, as the 15th annual Gung Haggis Fat Choy Robbie
Burns Chinese New Year dinner went off without them.
The only person to note this was Scottish-born-and-raised local political veteran Margaret Birrell, who told the Straight that Scotland is likely to vote for independence from the U.K. in 2014.
Other than Birrell, nobody seemed to mind too much, as there was music, poetry, whisky, haggis, banter, and fun a-plenty.
Cohosts
Tetsuro Shigematso and Gung Haggis creator Todd "Toddish McWong" Wong
made sure the night was seamless at the Floata Restaurant in Chinatown,
which culminated in a cross-cultural Mandarin-English version of "Auld
Lang Syne" ("Youyi dichang-tianju"), traditionally used to sing in the
New Year in Scotland and elsewhere."
http://www.straight.com/article-589326/vancouver/photos-gung-haggis-fat-choy-floata-rings-year-water-dragon
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What to expect at the 2012 Gung Haggis Fat Choy Robbie Burns Chinese New Year Dinner
What to expect at the Gung Haggis Fat Choy 2012 Dinner…
picture by Patrick Tam from the 2009 Gung Haggis Fat Choy Dinner
Special for 2012
Every year, we invite new people to perform and co-host. For 2012, there is Chinese New Year theme emerging… because midnight will be the start of Chinese New Year's Day, Year of the Dragon!!!
Tetsuro Shigematsu – Co-hosting duties are the responsibility of the inscrutable and irreverent samurai expert from the tv show "Deadliest Warrior" – better known as a comedian, writer and film maker. Tetsuro
himself is very intercultural, very Gung Haggis. While he is technically of
Japanese ancestry, he was born in London England, and raised in Quebec. I first got to know Tetsuro back in
the early 2000's when he was a member of the sketch comedy group, The
Hot Sauce Posse. Soon after he was the new radio host for CBC Radio's
"The Round Up" replacing Bill Richardson.
Fred Wah is the just announced Parliamentary Poet Laureate. He is winner of both the Governor's General Prize for Poetry (Diamond Grill) and BC Book Prize (Is A Door). Fred is a true Gung Haggis-Canadian with both Scottish and Chinese ancestry, all dominated by his Swedish mother.
Dr. Jan Walls is beloved in both Chinese and Academic and other circles. He is a scholar of Chinese language, as well as a former cultural attache for the Canadian Embassy in Beijing. We love him because he performs the ancient tradition of Chinese clapper tales. We are daring Dr. Walls to set the poetry of Robert Burns to the rapping beat of Chinese bamboo clappers.
performers include Gung Haggis Pipes & Drums, and the Black Bear Rebels celtic ceilidh ensemble…
More on them in later posts…
What are you wearing? Kilts and tartans, as well as Chinese jackets and cheong-sam dresses are preferred. But our guests are dressed both formal and casual – be comfortable, be outrageous, be yourself. If you want to wear a Chinese jacket or top, paired with a kilt or mini-kilt… that is great!
We might have a kilt fashion show for 2012… we might have a Chinese cheong-sam fashion show… we will see what happens. One year, one guest dressed up like a Chinese mandarin scholar. Another year, two guests dressed up as cowboys.
Arrive Early:
The doors will open at 5:00 pm, All tables are reserved, and all seating is placed in the
order that they were ordered.
you bought your tickets through Firehall Arts Centre, come to the
reception marked Will Call under the corresponding alphabet letters. We
have placed you at tables in order of your purchase. Somebody who
bought their ticket in December will be at a table closer to the stage
then somebody who bought it in mid January, or on the day before the event. We think this
is fair. If you want to sit close for next year – please buy your ticket
early.
you are at a table with one of the sponsoring organizations: Historic
Joy Kogawa House, ACWW/Ricepaper Magazine, Gung Haggis dragon boat team –
then somebody will meet you at the reception area and guide you to your
table.
The Bar is open at 5:00 and Dinner Start time is 6:00
expect a rush before the posted 6:00pm
time. We have asked that the 1st appetizer platter be placed on the
table soon after 6pm. Once this is done, we will start the Piping in of
our performers and head table. We sing "O Canada" from the stage, and
give welcome to our guests. "Calling of the Clans" is done for sponors, and reserved table clans – if you would like to have your clan or group announced, please reserve a table of 10.
Buy Your Raffle Tickets:
raffle tickets… this is how we generate our fundraising to support
this organizations dedicated to multiculturalism and cultural harmony.
Food prices have been rising, but we have
purposely keep our admission costs low so that they are
affordable and the dinner can be attended by more
people. Children's tickets are subsidized so that we can include
them in the audience and be an inclusive family for the evening. We have some great door
and raffle prizes lined up. Lots of books (being the writers we
are), gift certificates and theatre tickets + other surprises.
FREE Subscription for Ricepaper Magazine:
Everybody is eligible for a subscription to RicePaper Magazine,
(except children). This is our thank you gift to you for attending our
dinner. And to add value ($20) to your ticket. Pretty good deal, eh? Ricepaper Magazine
is Canada's best journal about Asian Canadian arts and
culture, published by Asian Canadian Writers' Workshop,
This dinner is the primary fundraising event for:
The Gung Haggis Fat Choy Dragon Boat team
continues to promote multiculturalism through
dragon boat paddling events. Some paddlers wear kilts, and we have been
filmed for German, French, and Canadian television documentaries + other
Since 2001, Asian Canadian Writers' Workshop,
has been a partner in this remarkable dinner event. ACWW works actively
to give a voice to ermerging writers. ACWW is the publisher of Ricepaper Magazine.
Historic Joy Kogawa House committee joined our family of recipients in 2006, during the campaign to save Joy Kogawa's childhood home from demolition. The Land
Conservancy of BC stepped in to fundraise in 2005 and purchase Kogawa House
in 2006 and turn it into a National literary landmark and treasure for all
Canadians. In 2009, we celebrated our inaugural Writer-in-Residence program.
This year haggis dim sum appetizers will
be served. Haggis is mixed into the Pork Su-mei dumplings which we introduced a few years. This year we are adding vegetarian pan-fried turnip cake to represent "Neeps and Tatties." Our signature dish is our deep-fried haggis won-tons served with a special sauce.
after 6:00 pm the dinner formalities begin. People
are seated, and the Piping in of the musicians and
hosts begins. We will lead a singalong of Scotland the Brave and give
a good welcome to our guests, and have the calling of the clans – all
the reserved tables and large parties of 10. This is a tradition at
many Scottish ceilidhs (kay-lees), or gatherings.
From then on… a new dish will appear somewhere around 15 minutes –
quickly followed by one of our co-hosts introducing a poet or musical
performer. Serving 40 tables within 5 minutes, might not work
completely, so please be patient. We will encourage our guests
and especially the waiters to be quiet while the performers are on stage.
Then for the 5 minute intermissions, everybody can talk and make noise
before they have to be quiet for the performers again.
Check this video from past year's Dinner
The Performances
Expect the unexpected: This year's dinner event is full of surprises. Even I don't know what is going to happen. The idea is to recreate the spontaneity of the very
first dinner for 16 people back in 1998 – but with 400+ guests. For
that very first dinner, each guest was asked to bring a song or a poem to share. I
don't want to give anything away right now as I
prefer the evening to unfold with a sense of surprise and
wonderment. But let it be known that we have an incredible
array of talent for the evening.
by Robbie Burns and Chinese Canadian poets. What will it be? We often
like to read "Recipe for Tea" – a poem by Jim Wong-Chu, about the
trading of tea from Southern China to Scotland
Our non-traditional reading of the "Address to the
Haggis" is always a crowd pleaser. But
this year, audience members might also be reading a different Burns poem to
tie their tongues around the gaelic tinged words. Will it be "A
Man's A Man for All That," "To a Mouse," My Luv is Like a Red Red Rose," or maybe even "Tam O-Shanter?"
The evening will wrap up somewhere
between 9:00 and
9:30 pm, with the singing of Auld Lang Syne – we start with a verse in Mandarin
Chinese, then sing in English or Scottish. Then we will socialize further until 10pm. People will
leave with smiles on their faces and say to
each other, "Very Canadian," "Only in Vancouver could something
like this happen," or "I'm telling my friends."
Tickets now on sale
through Firehall Arts Centre
https://tickets.firehallartscentre.ca/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent526.html
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Shirley Bear is coming to Kogawa House
Sunday December 4th 2pm
Historic Joy Kogawa House
1450 West 64th Ave.
Bear (L) shakes hands with Governor General David Johnston after being
awarded the rank of Member in the Order of Canada at Rideau Hall in
Ottawa November 4, 2011. Photo credit: REUTERS/Chris Wattie
writer-in-residence Susan Crean for her conversation with Shirley Bear,
activist, visual artist, and elder of the Maliseet First Nation.
Shirley Bear's writing includes an essay in the third volume of the
anthology of writing from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission edited
by Ashok Mathur. Two additional pieces are considered essential
statements on her art and spiritual philosophy. The first is the opening
piece in her book Virgin Bones (2006). The second is her curatorial
statement accompanying the exhibition Changers: A Spiritual Renaissance
(1989). In November 2011, Shirley Bear was inducted as a Member of the
Order of Canada. She lives on the Tobique Reserve (Negootkook) in New
Brunswick.
"Artists are the movers and changers of the world.
They have always been revolutionarie…s, creating change in thought and style
within their societies."
—Shirley Bear, Changers: A Spiritual
Renaissance, Curatorial Statement
Historic Joy Kogawa House,
1450 West 64th Avenue, Vancouver
Sunday, December 4, 2 to 4pm
Admission by donation, with all proceeds to our
writer-in-residence program.
Please join us!See
to Historic Joy Kogawa House
www.kogawahouse.com
This entry was posted in Joy Kogawa & Kogawa House, Literary Events, Main Page, Multicultural events on December 2, 2011 by Todd.
Fauzia Rafiq comes to Historic Joy Kogawa House Nov 13
Rafiq — Writing for Social Change
Fuazia Rafi's
long-awaited novel, Skeena, was published in Punjabi in
Pakistan in 2007, and in Canada
last Spring. It is the story of a Muslim Canadian woman, written in
Skeena's
own voice, which follows her journey from village, to Lahore, to Toronto
finally, Surrey. Novelist Tariq Malik, a
member of the Kogawa House Board , will host the event with me.
Kogawa –
Sheena Wilson
launches her collection of essays on the
life and work of Joy Kogawa, Joy Kogawa,
Essays on Her Works (Guernica). Wilson has contributed three
articles and
an extensive Kogawa bibliography to the book. Several of the writers
will be
present, as will Joy Kogawa.
This entry was posted in Asian Canadian Cultural Events, Literary Events, Main Page, Multicultural events on November 13, 2011 by Todd.
Strombo wades in on the plagiarism issue of Ling Zhang's "Gold Mountain Blues"
and the Arts
George Stromboulopoulos comments on the current lawsuit
by authors Wayson Choy, Sky Lee and Paul Yee against Chinese born author Ling Zhang – and points out some infamous examples of plagiarism including George Harrison's song My Sweet Lord vs He's So Fine by The Chiffons.
Read Strombo: Sounds Familiar: Famous Plagiarism Accusations http://www.cbc.ca/strombo/arts-and-entertainment/sounds-familiar-famous-plagiarism-accusations.html
Here are some of the highlight's from the article
Cold Play's "Viva la Vida" VS Joe Satriani's "If I Could Fly"
Strombo points out that unintentional plagiarism still gets you in trouble. There are videos comparisons of Harrison's "My Sweet Lord" and "He's So Fine", as well as Cold Play's "Viva la Vida" vs Joe Striani's "If I Could Fly" which was was settled out of court in September, 2009. Strombo also points out the successful lawsuit by the Isley Brothers against Michael Bolton, who had both released songs titled 'Love is a Wonderful Thing', only Bolton did it 25 years later.
More interesting are the literary references:
Teenager Kaavya Viswanthan, wrote a hit debut novel, 'How Opal Mehta Got Kissed, Got Wild and Got a Life' which was found to contain different portions of two young adult novels by Megan McCafferty.
Stephen Ambrose's book 'The Wild Blue: The Men and Boys Who Flew the B-24s Over Germany 1944-45' was found to have copied full passages from six different books that had not been listed as sources.
The Terminator Movie VS Outer Limits segments
If story "ideas" are proprietary, then Ling Zhang may be in big trouble. Strombo points out that James Cameron had admitted that the idea of the Terminator movie was based on ideas from "a couple of Outer Limits segments". Author of the segments was author Harlan Ellison who settled out of court and had his name added to the end credits of the film.
Can it also be a coincidence that Paul Yee's Saltwater City, Sky Lee's Disappearing Moon Cafe, Denise Chong's The Concubine's Children, and Wayson Choy's Jade Peony, were the 1989, 1990, 1994 and 1996 winners for the City of Vancouver Book Awards
Check out the listed examples of plot and character similarities that have been printed in news stories, from the Federal Court Statement of Claim
Sky Lee's Disappearing Moon Cafe (1990), pg. 3
In grave danger, a young Chinese man is rescued and then cared for by a
beautiful girl, Kelora, of rare Chinese/ Native heritage.
Zhang Ling's Gold Mountain Blues(2011), pp. 256-285
beautiful girl, Sundance, of rare Chinese/Native heritage.
Sky Lee's Disappearing Moon Cafe (1990), pg. 237
The Chinese man is old now. Full of regret for his long lost love, Kelora, he dies after a visit from her.
Zhang Ling's Gold Mountain Blues (2011), pp. 511-513
The Chinese man is old now. Full of regret for his long lost love, Sundance, he dies after a visit from her.
Wayson Choy's The Jade Peony (1995), pp. 52-56
Wong Suk is disfigured after working on the railway. He rescues a white
foreman who becomes gratefully indebted as well as a good friend. When
the foreman dies, his son passes along a precious piece of gold.
Zhang Ling's Gold Mountain Blues (2011), pp. 70-72, 145-147, 377
Ah Fat is disfigured in a fight while working on the railway. He saves the
life of his white foreman. They become good friends over the years.
When the foreman's wife dies, her will leaves money to Ah Fat's son.
Paul Yee's The Bone Collector's Son (2003), pp. 62, 72-73, 79-80, 140-141
Fourteen-year-old Bing works as a houseboy for a white couple in Vancouver. He becomes a
target of white bullies, but his employer Mrs. Bentley rescues him.
Fifteen-year-old Kam Ho works as a houseboy for a white couple in Vancouver. He becomes a target of white bullies, but his employer Mrs. Henderson rescues him.
Paul Yee's Dead Man's Gold and Other Stories (2002), pp. 73-78
Hard-working Shek buys a farm while younger brother Ping hates farm work and goes to the city to gamble. Shek pays everyone but Ping. Ping is unhappy. Ping kills Shek.
Zhang Ling's Gold Mountain Blues (2011), pp. 235-236, 241, 243, 246, 247, 249, 328
Hard-working Ah Fat buys a farm while his son Kam Shan hates farm work and goes to
the city to gamble. Ah Fat pays others but not Kam Shan. Kam Shan is
unhappy. He disappears.
This entry was posted in Asian Canadian Cultural Events, Canadian Identity & Heritage, Chinatown Vancouver, Chinese Canadian History, Commentaries, Literary Events, Main Page, Multicultural events, Vancouver Heritage and History on November 9, 2011 by Todd.
Playwright Tara Beagan comes to Kogawa House
Sunday, October 30, 2 to 4pm
Tara is a Toronto playwright of Thompson River Salish heritage. She won
the Dora Mavor Moore Award for her first play, Thy Neighbour's Wife.
She is currently artistic director of Native Earth Theatre, Canada's
oldest professional Aboriginal performing arts company, and we've
brought her to Vancouver for a conversation with our writer-in-residence, Susan Crean, about writing as a means of social change.
Admission by donation – Space is limited
To reserve a seat, please RSVP to kogawahouse@yahoo.ca
Welcome to Historic Joy Kogawa House
This entry was posted in Joy Kogawa & Kogawa House, Literary Events, Main Page, Multicultural events, Upcoming Events on October 30, 2011 by Todd.
Evelyn Lau is officially named as Vancouver's Third Poet Laureate
Poster for the event announcing appointment of newest poet laureate
Evelyn Lau became the third Poet Laureate for the City of Vancouver on Saturday October 22nd at Simon Fraser University Woodwards Centre, as part of the Vancouver 125 Poetry Conference organized by then current and outgoing Poet Laureate Brad Cran. Lau's first book of poetry Oedipal Dreams was nominated for the Governor General's Poetry Award, making her the youngest ever poet to be nominated.
MC Sandra Singh – Chief Library of VPL, Mayor Gregor Robertson, Brad Cran, Evelyn Lau, First Nations singers and dancers.
Laureate Brad Cran reads a poem and speaks of his time as the 2nd Poet Laureate.
Evelyn Lau speaks of what she sees for her time as Poet Laureate
During the reception we posed for a photo, Susan Crean (writer-in-residence at Historic Joy Kogawa House), Vancouver councilor Ellen Woodsworth, Evelyn Lau, Todd Wong. 3 weeks prior, Evelyn had give a reading and discussion at Kogawa House, hosted by Susan Crean. Wong is president of Historic Joy Kogawa House Society. Councillor Woodsworth has been a big supporter of Kogawa House, and helped guide us in our 2005 presentation to City of Vancouver, asking for assistance to halt the proposed demolition permit for Kogawa House.
This entry was posted in Asian Canadian Cultural Events, Joy Kogawa & Kogawa House, Literary Events, Main Page, Multicultural events, Todd Wong on October 26, 2011 by Todd.


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The Office of Treasurer Shawn T. Wooden
NOTICE: We've Moved: The Office of the State Treasurer is now located at 165 Capitol Ave. Hartford, CT 06106
Treasurer Shawn T. Wooden
Current: Investment Policy Statement
CT Horizon Fund
Domestic Equity Brokerage Program
International Investment Restrictions by State Law
Request for Proposals/Bids
Responsible Contractor Policy
Third Party Payment Disclosure
Search Office of the Treasurer
The formal Investment Policy Statement (IPS); (Proposed IPS - 04/08/19) is an important element in the comprehensive Treasury reform law approved by the Connecticut legislature. Prior State Treasurer Denise L. Nappier proposed and advocated the creation of such a guiding document, which underscores the Treasurer's commitment to professional management, high standards of excellence and the utmost integrity. The members of the Investment Advisory Council (IAC) were consulted throughout its development. Although components of the IPS were already in place, the IAC approved the first comprehensive IPS document in March 2002.
In 2012, the Treasurer and the IAC performed a thorough assessment of the asset allocation and the liabilities for each of the pension plans and trust funds.
The Treasurer reviews the IPS on at least an annual basis with the IAC. Modifications to the IPS are submitted to the IAC for review in accordance with the provisions of Section 3-13b(c) of the Connecticut General Statutes.

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Waco Tribune-Herald — Public's right to know needs a shield
Waco (Texas) Tribune-Herald
In the end, it is the public that needs a law that shields reporters from revealing their sources.
Last week, the House Judiciary Committee approved legislation to do just that.
Congress should pass the measure, HR
Congress should pass the measure, HR 2102, sponsored by Rick Boucher, D-Va.
The federal bill is similar to one that appeared to have more than enough votes to pass in the last Texas legislative session.
Unfortunately, that state bill was derailed at the last moment. There wasn't sufficient time to bring it up again before the session ended.
The similar bill passed by the House Judiciary Committee prevents journalists from providing compulsory testimony or being forced to produce documents or outtakes unless a court determines that the testimony or documents are "essential" to the investigation, prosecution or defense.
The District of Columbia and 33 states already recognize the need to shield reporters from revealing confidential sources except in certain circumstances.
Known as the Free Flow of Information Act, the legislation also has been introduced in the Senate.
If prosecutors or law enforcement officials can force reporters to reveal their confidential sources, turn over their notes or provide broadcasting outtakes, the ability of the press to obtain information from whistleblowers will dry up.
Regrettably, prosecutors and police officials often attempt to use reporters as a law enforcement tool by demanding to know confidential sources.
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution clearly states that Congress shall make no law that abridges the freedom of the press.
The reason for the constitutional protection of the press stems from the need to prevent government from interfering with the efforts of journalists to provide the public with information needed to ensure an informed electorate and preserve representative democracy.
News stories based on confidential sources have exposed scandals including Watergate, Enron, Worldcom, Whitewater, AdScam, Abu Ghraib and conditions at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
The Justice Department currently has guidelines that are included in the Free Flow of Information Act. Those guidelines require prosecutors to establish that they are working on a major case, that a reporter's information is critical to the case, and that the information can be obtained in no other way.
Explicit permission must be obtained from the attorney general before a subpoena can be issued to a reporter.
The shield law now before Congress requires reporters to hand over their information if it is deemed "necessary to prevent imminent and actual harm to national security."
Perhaps the legislation can be fine-tuned to include a better definition of a "covered person" to prevent abuse by non-journalists.
In the name of good government, Congress should pass the Free Flow of Information Act.


Long ago the prophet Malachi taught that we are all children of God by virtue of our creation by the same God. "Have we not all one father? Has not one God created us," he asked (2:10). Jesus taught the same thing when he told a story about a Good Samaritan. We are indeed all the children of God. And if we are all God's children, then we are all brothers and sisters.
In our recent days, we have watched and witnessed the devastation in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Our brothers and sisters in Texas and Louisiana need our help.
Episcopal Relief & Development reminds us not to send food, clothing or other items because affected dioceses have limited or no capacity to receive, store or distribute goods. It is more efficient and better for the local economy to make a donation.
Episcopal Relief & Development already has actions in place for assistance.
Sign-up on the Ready to Serve database to register as a possible volunteer in the future. Episcopal Relief & Development staff share these lists with dioceses when they are ready to recruit external volunteers.
Check the Episcopal Church website, www.episcopalchurch.org, for updates and important information.
As our fellow Episcopalians minister to those in need they need our help not just now or in the short term, but for the long haul. Our support of Episcopal Relief & Development is a tangible, practical, effective and reliable way to do that. Keep in your prayers for the people in Texas and Louisiana whose lives have been forever changed by Hurricane Harvey.
Together we are the human family of God and our efforts in times like these truly help bring God's love and ours to our sisters and brothers in great need.


Planning permission is something that can cause a lot of confusion for many people who are hoping to have some kind of building work done at their property, and because of this you might be worried about whether you need permission for work that you are having done in your own home. As a general rule, if you aren't changing the outside of the property in any way you don't need it, but there are other jobs where the boundaries may be a little more blurred than others.
One thing that you could do would to be to contact your local builders Southwater based, as they will have had lots of experience of creating all kinds of extensions and building projects in the past – and they would therefore be able to tell you exactly whether you need planning permission for the work that you are hoping to do. From here, you will then be able to put your plans in place, and can enjoy the new addition to your property without stress. It is always worth checking whether you need planning permission or not, as it can save you a lot of trouble in the future if you get caught out without it.


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There are Many Sci-Fi Series on TV this Summer 2015
Spaceships, Robots, Intergalactic battles, and cyber battles are a few of the things which come to my mind when I think of Sci-Fi series airing this season.
Okay, there aren't that many shows if you only consider the new titles (which is what I will be doing) but if we also include every show that would be much. As back in the days Summer was the time when there weren't that many amazing shows but now surely things are changed. I mean see Hannibal which returned for season 3 this month, it screams it's awesomeness in its cinematography.
We surely are in the golden age of television, sure there are a few rotten eggs but in all it's a delight.
Sci-Fi as a genre was never a thing of the small screen, makers were usually scared off the huge budgets but nevertheless things changed for the good and now we have such amazing shows like Doctor Who or the very recent The Flash.
BTW, here are some new Sci-Fi Series airing right now.
A series created by Stargate SG-1's Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie. Dark Matter is based on the comic created by Mallozzi and Mullie with the same name, this show follows the crew of a starship called Raza and apparently they have woken up from stasis but without any memory of their earlier selves or what are they doing in space. The series has a nostalgic 90's feeling to it and judging by it's pilot it was not bad for a space opera.
A planetary system is in a brink of a interplanetary but this is not what Killjoys is all about. This show follows a trio of bounty hunters who are impartial towards multi-planetary war and instead focus on chasing deadly warrants. Killjoys' first episode aired last week and if is it's any indication about how the show will be ahead — I say it will be quite a treat.
All Robots must follow Asimov's Laws, at least that's what iRobot told us but what if Robots didn't obey a certain sets of parameters. What would happen if they get human conscious. It's won't be too long before they takeover and rebel against us. Humans is set in the world were owning a Robot is a norm. They are called a Synths and probably every family has them, say like a butler. See where I am getting at.
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I just talked about this show two weeks ago. I was totally excited after watching that pilot episode, BTW if you don't know the series premieres tomorrow. Basically this shows follows a guy called Elliot who is a young computer programmer who suffers from an antisocial disorder and connects to people by hacking them. He soon meets Mr Robot who recruits hackers like Elliot to bring a digital revolution and spread Anarchism in the society.
Stitchers follows the life of Kristen who has been hired by a secret government organization to recover memories from the minds of the dead criminals by getting 'stitched'. I think this show needs a little fine tuning. I mean the concept is good but the storyline is little meh, quite predictable.
Netflix has been been producing some fine shows and this show is just one of them. Sense8 follows the lives of eight people living across different cities around the world. In the aftermath of a tragic death they all experience through what they perceive as dreams or visions, they suddenly find themselves growing mentally and emotionally connected. It's a little slow series but is quite broad and fascinating to see.
Okay, hold on! This show isn't airing anytime sooner but as it is the part of the Summer 2015 catalog — so why not know more about it.
If the title didn't indicate that it is a Spin-off of The Walking Dead then what is. The series is set in the horrifying apocalyptic world depicted in The Walking Dead but in a different location with completely new characters. BTW Fear The Walking Dead will premiere this August.
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Charlie Goff
Charlie Goff is a tour leader, educator, storyteller, simultaneous translator, and interpreter of Mexican life and culture. He leads most of the field study tours, teaches classes on current events and Mesoamerican history, and orients students about what to expect in Mexico and how to get the most out of their visit. He is an expert on Mesoamerican history and archeology as well as a deep fount of knowledge about all things Mexican.
Charlie was born in Barranquilla, Colombia where his parents were administrators of a Presbyterian school. He received a B.A. in Anthropology from California State University, Northridge, and has studied at the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City, the National Autonomous University of Mexico, the State University of New York, and California State University, Sacramento. He has lived in Cuernavaca, Mexico since 1972, and is one of the founders of Cemanahuac.
In addition to his role at the school, Charlie is a board member of the Don Sergio Mendez Arceo Foundation, a human rights organization. He is a member of the board of VAMOS!, A.C., which offers educational services to the poor of the state of Morelos. Charlie is a also a member of the Frente Civico, a group that participates in many environmental issues in the state of Morelos.
Charlie has a weekly column, called Charlie's Digs, in The News, Mexico's English language newspaper. In Charlie's Digs he writes about the interesting customs, places, and people he has encountered in Mexico.
Harriet Guerrero
Harriet Goff Guerrero takes care of registration, host family arrangements, special needs that students may have, and the scheduling of programs and activities. She has long and abiding relationships with the Mexican host families and ensures homestays go smoothly. She works with colleges, school districts, and employers and provides the needed transcripts so that students get proper credit for their time at Cemanahuac. Harriet was born in Riverside, California and is a 4th generation Californian. She moved to Colombia when she was three and lived in Medellin and Barranquilla. She attended high school at Northfield Mt. Hermon in Massachusetts and received a B.A. in Anthropology from UCLA, which included studies at the University of the Andes in Bogotá, Colombia. Harriet has lived in Cuernavaca, Mexico since 1970, and is one of the founders of Cemanahuac.
Harriet is a member of and has served on the local and national board of Alpha Delta Kappa, an international honorary organization for women educators. She is also a member of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). She is a founding member and past president of the Asociación de Institutos para la Enseñanza del Español en Cuernavaca (AIPEC) and the Asociación Mexicana de Institutos de Español, México Sí. She is a citizen liaison in Cuernavaca for the US Embassy and a member of the committee for the Cuernavaca Airport (CVJ).
Dalel Cortés
Dalel Cortés is director of the Spanish language program. She supervises instruction, coordinates the curriculum and manages student academic issues. She has over 20 years of teaching experience, holds a certificate for Teaching of Spanish as a Second Language and has extensive professional development and participation in short courses and workshops. Dalel is active in professional organizations, such as ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages), AIPEC (Asociación de Institutos para la Enseñanza del Español en Cuernavaca) and México Sí (Asociación Mexicana de Institutos de Español). She holds a certificate in 'Educación y Habilidades Docentes' from the Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey. Ms. Cortés is an adjunct professor at Kent State University. She is a co-author of Action Spanish for Law Enforcement, published in 2001 by Prentice Hall.
Vivian Harvey
Vivian Harvey is Educational Programs Coordinator. She works with college faculty members across the United States and Canada to establish cooperative academic programs with Cemanahuac for both graduate and undergraduate credit. She also works with all special travel programs and plans the itineraries and handles the preliminary logistics for the groups. Vivian will be glad to help you plan a group program catered to specific needs.
She holds a BA in Education from the University of Michigan, an MA in Early Childhood Education from Ohio State University, and an MS in Family Studies from Ohio State University. Vivian was Assistant Dean in the College of Human Ecology at The Ohio State University.
Francisco Guerrero
Francisco Guerrero is a founder of Cemanahuac and teaches culture and history. Paco grew up in Mexico City in a family of artists and intellectuals. His father was a famous painter, his mother was first a ballet dancer, then became an expert in oriental philosophy. His uncle, Octavio Paz, was awarded the Nobel Literature Prize. His aunt Elena Garro is considered one of the best Latin American novelists of the 20th century. Another aunt - Amalia Hernández - founded the world reknown Ballet Folklórico de México, which just celebrated its 50th anniversary. He is an expert in the study of traditional medicine and indigenous cultures in the state of Oaxaca, where he led a research program for the U.N. He was a founding member of the Commission of Human Rights in the state of Morelos, Mexico and also a founding member of the La Jornada newspaper in Mexico City.
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Red Hander
Every day it seems more leaks out. I'm now starting to seriously think the upcoming PR battle airlines will face to convince the travelling public this air frame is safe is bordering on unwinable?
The supreme irony is that when it does return to service it'll be arguably the safest aircraft ever due to the unprecedented levels of regulatory scrutiny it will have (very belatedly) been subjected to.
I also find it interesting that Airbus have been very quiet. Rumours abound that their new A320 neo family of aircraft are far from perfect to the extent that there's a fair bit of "there but for the grace of God" going around.....
Bloody amazing that Boeing has agreed to simulator training on the new variant only this week. How can they not have realised months ago that not having pilots simulator-trained was the definition of a false economy?
oldsoak
@Toastie - I think theyre learning from the Boeing experience. If not, they'd be wise to. As would any aircraft manufacturer.
I've seen things you wouldn't believe - a British army three times the size of this one with more kit than you could shake a stick at.
Red Hander said:
"Aviation" and "false economy" in the same sentence?
Surely some mistake?
I have been wondering what problems the airlines are going to face when, or even if, this model returns to service in their fleets. Will there be demands from passengers to know what aircraft they're going to be booked on to, and further demands that they won't be getting on board if they turn up at the gate and discover it's a 737 MAX 8 they're about to board (albeit there will likely be very few who know one aircraft from another, and another group who won't even have heard about the scandal). But all it would take is for one hysterical fellow traveller to start wailing about the 'them planes wot killed all them poor babbies' and the mass hystrionics will ensue. I asked a female friend, in her mid-30s, who is planning a trip to Cyprus in May if she'd heard about the Boeing scandal and she hadn't a clue. And I think Boeing are hoping that, as time wears on, fewer and fewer airline passengers will have heard of, or remember, what all the fuss was about. Perhaps the airlines will offer cut-price seats, subsidised, by Boeing, to fly on them.
A costly, long term, time for the world's largest aeroplane company.
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CrashTestDummy said:
A very good question. I don't think anyone really has the answer. The travelling public are generally motivated by cost ad take safety for granted in the same way we go to restaurants and generally expect not to be poisoned.
A restaurant that gives someone food poisoning gets talked about locally and people go elsewhere and the same is true of the Max saga, it is in the public consciousness. Where the analogy diverges is that most people will know The Ganges* restaurant in their local town, few as you say will know the aircraft they're looking at from the departure lounge window is a Max.
I know for a fact that my management are certain they will need to work hard to reassure the public and have wisely thought that they need to include crew in that. With the greatest respect to my Cabin Crew colleagues, they are not much more technically aware re aircraft systems than the average member of the public.
I'm willing to bet though that some chancer will find out they're on a Max, raise the issue supposedly seeking reassurance and will then go loud on not being reassured in fact they were terrified, ruined holiday, PTSD, compo.
It is going to be a big headache and absolutely needlessly so because it will be so thoroughly scrutinised. The problem is perception is an individual version of reality.
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(...) I also find it interesting that Airbus have been very quiet. (...)
Airbus saying anything about Boeing's safety record would look a bit crass at the moment, given the deaths involved. If they say anything later, it may be along the lines of a PR campaign emphasising "safe", "reliable", "peace of mind", etc., and let people fill in the blanks themselves.
If irs a Boeing I aInt going
Genuinely one of the funniest things I read today...
In another document, an employee ridicules colleagues involved in the development of the troubled plane, saying, "This airplane is designed by clowns who in turn are supervised by monkeys."
Boeing apologizes as internal memos reveal how workers spoke of deceiving regulators, airlines
Boeing released more than 100 pages of documents to Congress on Thursday detailing internal messages that reveal how, during certification of the 737 MAX, company employees spoke of deceiving regulators and Boeing's airline customers, and fought off moves over several...
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I'll stick to Comets,Britannias,and VC10'sthank you.
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Yes, the first Comet was such a great success in terms of safety...
Almost certainly a Lawyer driven decision because that would amount to admission of everything rotten, which is now in the open.
it is the US corporate mindset., Deny, obfuscate, kick can down road
Blogg said:
That makes sense. I hadn't thought of that angle.
old saying..."if you think training is expensive, you should see how much an accident costs"
Boeing gave the airline bean counters what they wanted.
It looks that way. This is shaping up to become a textbook example of how to mismanage a crisis.
I'm not so sure. The Comet never really recovered after the series of crashes and, much as there may be commercial pressures, people know the Max has some basic design flaws. I wouldn't fly in one. Would you be happy to, if an alternative aircraft type served your route?
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Comet 4s were as good as any early jet liner. Iirc The Comet 1 disaster was one of the last times the aviation industry got together and shared information. Boeing and Douglas learnt what not to do from De Havilland . It was really cutting edge stuff and they didn't want to repeat mistakes.
By the time the Comet was redesigned, it had missed the boat, the future had arrived in the form of the 707 and DC-8
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We are what we eat. Therefore it is important to choose carefully what goes on your plate. Well, we haven't got our hands on the fountain of youth, however, the best dietitian in Chandigarh share some secret food that will help you look and feel great even in your 50s.
There is no single food that will help your rewind the age cycle or erase the laugh lines, however choosing a healthy diet full of anti-aging food will help you give your skin a boost, improve immunity and do a lot more.
Sesame seeds are high in calcium and loaded with other minerals such as phosphorous, iron, fiber, magnesium and more. As our bones are made up of calcium, including a mineral and calcium-rich food in your diet will help with appropriate movement.
Yet another food item that will help provide your bones with optimal supportive nutrients, almond milk must be included in your daily diet. You can choose to replace your regular milk with almond milk thrice a day to enjoy its benefits.
No matter what your age is, including nuts in your diet will make it easy to keep your skin glowing. Irrespective of the type of nuts you choose, they will help you lower your cholesterol level and have anti-inflammatory effect as well.
Who said chocolates are bad for you? If you are opting for dark chocolates over milk chocolates, you can enjoy plenty of benefits. Dark chocolates are loaded with flavanols which will benefit your appearance by increasing the flow of blood to the skin. Moreover, as flavanols absorb UV rays, it also protects your skin from the damaging effect of the sun.
Not a food you will say, but as you grow older, you may not be drinking the required amount of water. Water is underappreciated. However, as our body is majorly made up of water, when you are dehydrated can you imagine how your cells may look like? In the absence of water, you may feel fatigued, cannot think properly and won't be able to tolerate heat. Therefore, it is important to drink water and remain hydrated.


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Bikini-Clad Police Officer Makes Sexiest Arrest Ever
by Hilton Hater at July 29, 2016 2:07 pm .
They say there's no rest for the weary.
But there's also no rest for a police officer, not even when she's out sunbathing with friends.
A member of the Stockholm Police Department for the past 11 years, Mikaela Kellner was off-duty and taking it easy on Tuesday when a man claiming to sell magazines for homeless people came up to them.
Kellner and her pals turned down his request to purchase some publications, but the man kept hanging around.
This prompted suspicion on the part of the long-time cop.
"I told my friends to keep an eye on their things," Kellner said, according to UPI.com.
"But as soon as he left, one of my friends said, 'Where did my mobile phone go?'"
Assuming the man had used a magazine to cover up the stolen item, that's when Kellner sprung into sexy action, sprinting after the culprit despite only wearing a bikini at the time.
"There was no time, so I ran after him, maybe 15 meters or so," she told TheLocal.se.
"One of my friends is also a police officer, so we got hold of him. He tried to get away so we held onto him harder."
A bystander snapped the following photo and it has since gone viral:
What was Kellner thinking during the chase and takedown?
Nothing, really.
"I did not hesitate. Had I been naked, I would have also intervened," she told Aftonbladet.se.
"There was nothing stopping me, but it was a little comical that I grabbed him in a bikini."
Indeed it was. But maybe not unexpected for Kellner.
A fitness fanatic, she shares many photos of herself post-workout on Instagram.
She also shared a Facebook video of herself doing parkour in December and it has been viewed nearly 500,000 times.
This is not your average police officer, as proven both above and below.
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The history of Francesco's is a tale of two unique stories that eventually became one.
Founded by Jimmy Greco on Beth Page, Long Island in 1958, the deli has served its guests with authentic Italian food for nearly 60 years. In 1978, Greco moved to Fort Myers Beach and renamed the deli Greco's Mousetrap Italian Delicatessen. Over the next two decades Greco's established itself as the preeminent Italian deli on Fort Myers Beach.
Enter Francesco Razzano, Sr. In 1998, Razzano was looking for a new opportunity. Having recently sold his bar restaurant outside of Pittsburgh, PA, Francesco was tired of the cold winters and pondered a move south. When he learned of an Italian deli for sale in Fort Myers Beach, Razzano jumped at the chance to fulfill a life long dream.
Born in Cervino, (Caserta) Italy, Francesco immigrated with his family to Ellwood City, PA in 1955. While he never forgot his heritage, Razzano embraced the opportunities his adopted country afforded him. Following service in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era, Francesco settled in Midland, PA where he owned and operated Frankie's Tavern for nearly twenty years. Even though Frankie's wasn't an Italian restaurant, Razzano never forgot his roots. It certainly wasn't unusual to find Francesco in the kitchen making an impromptu homemade pizza or filleting smelts for his patrons.
Since acquiring the deli in 1998, it has been Francesco's goal to provide his guests with the finest Italian cuisine using the same recipes with which he was raised.


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NFL Game of the Week: Colts vs. Titans
Story posted November 10, 2020 in Sports, CommRadio by Austin Boley
Week 10 in the NFL is officially underway on Thursday night, as the battle for supremacy in the AFC South takes center stage. The 5-3 Indianapolis Colts head to Nashville to take on the 6-2 Tennessee Titans. The Colts lead the overall series 34-17, but Tennessee was able to pull off the series sweep in 2019.
These two teams haven't had a lot of hype surrounding them, but each has found a winning formula to begin the season. After failing to make the playoffs last season, the Colts are riding the veteran leadership of Philip Rivers and making a run for the division crown, while the Titans are looking to ride the momentum of last year's AFC championship birth and make a Super Bowl run.
Even after losing two of their last three games, the Titans are still one of the better teams in the AFC. After struggling on defense for the majority of the season, they got back on track against the Chicago Bears, allowing 17 points and forcing two turnovers. The newest addition to the team at the trade deadline, cornerback Desmond King, paid dividends immediately with two tackles and a fumble recovery for a touchdown.
Despite the struggles on defense, the Titans offense has been rumbling along, scoring 29 points per game and finding ways to get the ball in the hands of their playmakers Derrick Henry and A.J. Brown.
Over the last five or so years, the Indianapolis Colts have been mediocre on defense, relying on great offensive performance to remain competitive. That narrative is beginning to flip, as the Colts are No. 1 in total defense after nine weeks of football. Darius Leonard is one of the elite linebackers in the league with the ability to travel sideline to sideline and pairs nicely with fellow linebacker Anthony Walker. The additions of DeForest Buckner and Xavier Rhodes have provided veteran leadership and have made this defensive unit one of the most feared in the NFL.
The Colts offense was playing lights out in recent weeks, putting up 41 points against the Detroit Lions and 31 against the Cincinnati Bengals. They fell back to earth last week as they put up an underwhelming effort of 10 points against the ferocious defense of the Baltimore Ravens. Still, Rivers has been able to keep the offense afloat with the disappearing act of T.Y. Hilton and the slow transitions for rookies Jonathan Taylor and Michael Pittman Jr. into the NFL.
Despite the dominating performance from the Colts defense this season, the Titans grinded out a close victory last week and will ride that momentum into Thursday night. Look for Ryan Tannehill to feed Henry early and often, opening up for the play-action pass and providing the dagger late. It's also important to note the Titans are 4-1 when playing at home this season.
Prediction: Titans 24, Colts 21
Austin Boley is a junior majoring in broadcast journalism. To contact him, email aob5378@psu.edu.
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Weinstein Accuser Blasts Hollywood 'Me Too' Group For Focusing On Left-Wing Political Interests Instead Of Victims
Louise Godbold was one of the dozens of women who came forward in 2017 to tell her story of being assaulted by convicted rapist and former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.
In the nineties, she was a young producer interested in an internship at Weinstein's production company, Miramax. When she went to tour his Tribeca office, Godbold says the man Meryl Streep once called "God" cornered her in a conference room. The events she described next were harrowing … and familiar."Out of nowhere he grabs my hand and puts it on his crotch," she said, "which was incredibly shocking because I'd known this man for many years and had never had any inkling that he would behave in such a way."
When Godbold resisted, Weinstein apologized and let her go. But then, in a scene that matches the experiences of so many of his other victims, he arranged a meeting in a hotel room where he took his clothes off and cajoled her for a massage.
At that moment, Godbold told The Wrap in 2018, her sense of self-preservation "kicked in," and she fled. But, as the world now knows, many other young actresses and would-be filmmakers weren't able to escape so easily.Today, working as a trauma specialist, Godbold has some choice words for Time's Up, the anti-harassment group some of Hollywood's most famous women helped found ostensibly to hold abusers accountable.
In a scathing op-ed for The Wrap, she says the millions of women who believed Time's Up would be a champion for survivors of sexual violence "have been disappointed."
"Far from acknowledging the women who dared to tell the truth about powerful abusers, Time's Up completely ignored our existence," Godbold said. She believes that Time's Up sacrificed its professed mission to support women's safety in the workplace on the altar of general left-wing preoccupations like "equal pay," "diversity," and "broad equity initiatives."
"Over the past four years," Godbold said, "many in the survivor community became resigned to the fact that the focus of Time's Up was on anything but the needs of survivors." She went on:
So why do I feel so betrayed by the news stories reporting that the leadership of Time's Up did not consider supporting survivors — indeed, that they actively worked against the interests of survivors, such as by assisting Andrew Cuomo in his response to sexual harassment allegations? … Am I the only one who at some level believed TIME'S UP existed to help survivors, despite its clear track record suggesting the contrary?
Godbold said that in the beginning, she felt "emboldened" by the celebrities who showed their support for Time's Up through displays of solidarity like wearing black gowns to the 2018 Golden Globes:
I was on my feet cheering along with everyone else when Oprah Winfrey made her rousing speech that evening about looking forward to "the day when nobody ever has to say 'Me too' again." "When that new day finally dawns, it will be because of a lot of magnificent women, many of whom are right here in this room tonight," she said. Only we weren't. The Weinstein survivors hadn't been invited.
But now, Godbold says she and the other victims in the entertainment industry feel betrayed by Time's Up and everyone who associated with it, saying they feel as if "the story has consistently moved forward without [them]," and:
Journalists write prize-winning books. TV shows and movies help themselves to the now-infamous details of our assaults. And wealthy, powerful women declare TIME'S UP on the entertainment industry … only to end up oscillating between campaigns to support caregivers and advocating for Scarlett Johansson in her multi-million dollar salary dispute with Disney.
This ricocheting between the interests of low-income workers and those of the entertainment world elite, plus what that reveals about a seeming lack of strategic direction at Time's Up, has been dizzying.
Godbold finished by highlighting the organization's indifference to politically inconvenient victims like disgraced former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's accuser, Lindsey Boylan, and Joe Biden's accuser, Tara Reade:
The recent scandal and subsequent resignations at Time's Up has revealed the central contradiction and, to survivors, the essential flaw in the organization: survivors are not and never have been the constituents of Time's Up…
That is because, as we saw with Tara Reade and Lindsay Boylan, sometimes the individual needs of survivors will run contrary to the organization's desire to maintain friendships with the powerful. Thus, certain survivors are sacrificed for "the greater good" …
We didn't cry #MeToo because we wanted pay equity for female movie stars. We didn't speak out about our abusers only to have women leaders cater to them in order to retain power. Yes, survivors want an end to sexual violence and for abusers to be held accountable. But more than that, we want our expertise to be integral to finding solutions and implementing change. Every time someone else takes on that role for us, however well-intentioned, survivors become sidelined and our interests ignored.
As The Daily Wire previously reported, even as Time's Up has been imploding over revelations that its leaders helped Cuomo discredit Boylan and ordered staffers not to support her, the group has focused on preventing the famous women who propped it up from having to answer awkward questions.
On September 5, it sent out an email alerting Reese Witherspoon, Kerry Washington, Natalie Portman, Brie Larson, Amy Schumer, Julianne Moore, Alyssa Milano, and Jessica Chastain that it was dissolving the advisory board the actresses were all members of to spare them the need to formally resign.
The email said the move was intended to "shield" the stars from "unfair scrutiny." It did not specify what kind of scrutiny or from whom, but having to answer potential questions from the press about Time's Up's (and perhaps their own) hypocrisy, seems most likely.


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Q: Amazon S3 lifecycle retroactive application Fairly straightforward question.  Do Amazon S3 lifecycle rules that I set get applied to data retroactively?  If so, what sort of delay might I see before older data begins to be archived or deleted?
By way of example, let's say I have a bucket with 3 years of backed up data.  If I create a new lifecycle where that data will be archived after 31 days, and deleted after 365 days, will that new rule be applied to the existing data?  How soon will it begin to be enforced?

A: S3 bucket lifecycle rules apply to both existing and new data in S3. In addiiton to Mircea answer:

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*Lifecycle rules run once a day at midnight Universal Coordinated Time (UTC). For example, if you create a lifecycle rule on October 15 at 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST) that transitions objects after one day, then the objects are transitioned to the new storage class on October 17 at 12:00 AM UTC.

*New lifecycle rules can take up to 48 hours to complete the first run.
If there are millions of objects for the rule, then it might take a few runs for all the objects to be transitioned into another storage class.

A: Yes it's retroactive (i.e. all the things that are already there and match will get the rule).
There may be a slight delay (i.e. rules will have day granularity and run on daily basis), but the rules will take effect immediately. Depending on how much data you have to remove/move it may take a while if you have a lot of pre-existing data.
Source: S3 FAQ here: http://aws.amazon.com/s3/faqs/

Lifecycle policies apply to both existing and new S3 objects, ensuring
  that you can optimize storage and maximize cost savings for all
  current data and any new data placed in S3 without time-consuming
  manual data review and migration.
After an Object Expiration rule is added, the rule is applied to
  objects that already exist in the bucket as well as new objects added
  to the bucket. Once objects are past their expiration date, they are
  identified and queued for removal. You will not be billed for storage
  for objects on or after their expiration date, though you may still be
  able to access those objects while they are in queue before they are
  removed. As with standard delete requests, Amazon S3 doesn't charge
  you for removing objects using Object Expiration. You can set
  Expiration rules for your versioning-enabled or versioning-suspended
  buckets as well.

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When the San Sa Village hotel opened last September in Beigou, a village about two hours northeast of Beijing, near the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China, "coronavirus" had yet to enter the popular lexicon, and the term COVID-19 did not exist. It was the pre-lockdown era, and Chinese people were still traveling for leisure in unprecedented numbers.
Domestically, tourism increasingly meant heading to the countryside. And with its 16 rooms spread among a cluster of low brick buildings, San Sa Village joined a mini-spate of homestays and guesthouses that were opening in Beigou, a small enclave otherwise known for its chestnuts, walnuts, and picturesque views of the mountains and the Great Wall.
The 16-room hotel is a neighborhood-like cluster of low-slung buildings connected by courtyards and terraces (top and above). Locally sourced wood and fieldstone, as well as red and gray brick, lend the complex a rich texture. Photos © Fernando Guerra, click to enlarge.
Before COVID-19 brought travel and so much else to a halt, China was experiencing a boom in rural architecture as the government unleashed a raft of initiatives aimed at narrowing the country's yawning rural-urban economic divide. Following in the footsteps of Wang Shu, Liu Jiakun, Zhang Lei, and others, a generation of younger architects was transforming the countryside with new guesthouses, community centers, museums, housing, workshops, and other projects that combined local materials and knowhow with a sensitivity to site, scale, rural life, and the people who comprise it.
In fact, when the Shanghai office of llLab. first got the San Sa Village commission in 2015—"This project took four years, a very, very long time in China," says llLab. partner Liu Hanxiao—it was a different era in China's rural development too. The client, a developer, had previously hired another architecture firm whose proposal for the site was somewhat banal: "a three-story hotel with a driveway entrance; a big lobby with a fireplace and water feature in the middle; and guest rooms around it, all under one roof," Liu recalls. "Think of the most typical thing you can imagine—that was it." Sensing the shift in architectural tides, the client approached llLab. (pronounced "el-el-lab") for an alternative, and the studio came up with what it calls a "village within a village."
Ample outdoor spaces and serene guest rooms, with strong connections to the mountainous landscape and the Great Wall beyond, offer opportunities both for gathering and solitary contemplation. Photos © Fernando Guerra
Located on the southeastern edge of town, where a gas station once stood, San Sa Village's 10 one- and two-story brick pavilions, housing guest rooms, a dining hall, multifunctional room, and reception area, huddle on a 25,000-square-foot site. In determining their arrangement, Liu and his team looked to traditional typologies, but opted against the rigid formality of the orthogonal courtyards that are endemic to northern China. Instead, they went for a more irregular, southern-Chinese-inspired configuration that creates a sense of intimacy while giving each building its own sight lines and views. "Each has its own private corner that you can enjoy," says Liu.
At the same time, large windows, outside spaces, and the structures' close proximity encourage interactions "in a neighborhood-like condition, where you know your neighbor and can chat, and still see each other from the balconies," Liu says. Meanwhile, instead of walls or other barriers, the team employed different paving patterns and grade changes to more subtly demarcate semiprivate outdoor areas like guest room terraces. Indeed, throughout, llLab. sought to create ambiguous boundaries that delicately negotiate the public and personal—a means of spatially fostering both community and solitude in a way that's now tempting to think of as social distancing.
Photo © Fernando Guerra
The architects also wanted the hotel to have a porous relationship with the village. While llLab. had no choice but to retain existing walls that belonged to adjacent properties, as many openings were kept as possible. In fact, the project's relatively long timeline was the result, in part, of an extended process of engagement with local residents. "It took us a long time to understand the village," Liu says. "We wanted to get to know how people live there, their sense of intimacy, and really make this project part of the village."
On a practical level, that meant understanding local construction techniques, ranging from concrete framing to brickwork. Fieldstones gathered nearby were used for paving and building plinths, and locally sourced varieties of wood help fill the interiors. A fair amount of improvisation was also required. For example, llLab. initially intended to fully clad the structures in the village's ubiquitous red brick. However, toward the beginning of construction, the local kilns were shuttered—part of Beijing's pollution-control efforts—leaving only gray bricks from further afield to make up the difference. Attempts were made to mix red and gray in pixelated patterns but, unsatisfied with the results, Liu elected to simply clad lower floors in red and upper ones in gray. "It was a mutually inspiring process," he says, referring to the village workmen.
This February, having only just opened, San Sa Village closed its doors—and remains closed, as of this writing—as the coronavirus began taking hold across China. But that doesn't mean it's been empty. According to Liu, local residents have enthusiastically taken to using the hotel's courtyards and other outdoor spaces for their morning exercises and other routines. In this sense, the project has succeeded. "I think the villagers are enjoying this moment, being there by themselves," he says.
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Miri – 14 May 2019 – Chemical engineering student Nigel Chin Wei Ming of Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) recently won the Young Researcher Award at the 8th International Bioprocessing Association - International Forum on Industrial Bioprocessing (IBA-IFIBiop2019) held in Miri.
IBA-IFIBiop is an international conference organised as a networking platform for academic and industrial researchers and scientists to present and discuss the latest findings and trends in bioprocess technology. IBA-IFIBiop2019 was jointly hosted by Curtin Malaysia and Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP).
Chin greatly impressed the 3-member panel of international judges with his presentation entitled 'Blended Cellulose Acetate /Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube Mixed Matrix Membrane for CO2/N2 Separation' under the Environmental Biotechnology category.
Derived from his final-year research project, Chin's presentation highlighted how a new mixed matrix membrane (MMM) synthesised by incorporating functionalised multi-walled carbon nanotubes within the polymer matrix of blend cellulose acetate with acetyl groups performed much better than existing MMMs in gas separation.
According to Chin, this finding has very good potential in membrane gas separation, especially CO2 separation, from industrial pollutant gases.
Chemical engineering senior lecturer Dr. Zeinab Abbas Jawad, who supervised Chin's project, reiterated that researchers worldwide are now searching for a better way to mitigate greenhouse gases and studies on developing high performance MMM in this regard have been a subject of interest.
She said current results and findings from her research group, including Chin's work, are some of the breakthroughs towards having more efficient membrane gas separation. This is very encouraging as a part of the global efforts to combat global warming.
In congratulating Chin and Dr. Zeinab on this achievement, Acting Dean of Curtin Malaysia's Faculty of Engineering and Science Associate Professor Vincent Lee remarked that it reaffirms that undergraduate research projects at Curtin Malaysia are of high quality, resulting in promising results and findings benefiting the society. He encourages more engineering students to emulate Chin's example and always aim higher when doing their final-year projects.
Associate Professor Lee also congratulated the organisers of IBA-IFIBiop 2019 on a highly successful conference, which was attended by 165 delegates from 27 different countries and featured seven keynote speakers and more than 170 presentations. He said it was a great honour for Curtin Malaysia to jointly host the prestigious five-day international conference with UTP for the first time in Malaysia, and moreover in Miri.
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All of Jen Shah's legal problems, explained
"Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star Jen Shah pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with telemarketing on July 11, 2022.
Shah appeared in court in New York City for a surprise hearing and changed her previous not guilty plea one week before she was set to stand trial. Despite facing a maximum of 30 years in prison and five years of supervised release, she called for only 11 to 14 years behind bars and restitution of up to $9.5 million.
Here is a brief summary of some of the most important information from Jen Shah's legal woes.
Why was the 'RHOSLC' star arrested?
Shah allegedly ripped off hundreds of people in a telemarketing scheme.
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The Bravolebrity was arrested on March 30, 2021 for allegedly scamming hundreds of people out of money – specifically targeting those over 55 – through a telemarketing scheme that spanned six states.
She initially denied the claims and swore to fight the charges.
Was Shah arrested while filming 'RHOSLC'?
Shah fled a "RHOSLC" cast trip amid finding out she was about to be arrested.
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Shah was arrested while filming "RHOSLC" in an episode that aired on Bravo on Nov. 7, 2021.
At the time of her arrest, she was with her co-stars and they were getting ready to leave on a cast trip to Vail, Colo. However, after receiving a phone call from an unnamed person, Shah claimed her husband, Sharrieff, was in the hospital with "internal bleeding" and needed to leave.
Shah bailed on the trip as Homeland Security, New York Police Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation showed up looking for her. She was arrested off-camera.
What has Shah been accused of?
Shah was initially charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with telemarketing and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering.
When did she plead not guilty for wire fraud?
Shah originally pleaded not guilty last April.
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During a video hearing on April 2, 2021, Shah pleaded not guilty to the two charges against her.
Prosecutors blasted her as being "at the highest level" of the fraud that netted her at least $5 million in "crime proceeds."
Additionally, US District Judge Sidney Stein, who presided over the entire case, agreed that Shah was a flight risk and restricted her travel to Utah, parts of New York and Washington, DC, and ordered her to turn over her passport.
Will the fraud trial go on as planned?
Shah's initial trial – which had been rescheduled multiple times since its original October date – was slotted to take place on July 18, 2022.
However, the trial has been canceled and she's awaiting sentencing after changing her plea to guilty on July 11, 2022.
Will Shah go to jail?
The reality star's original sentence was for up to 50 years in prison.
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Shah, whose sentencing is set for November 2022, faces up to 30 years in prison. She is asking in her plea deal that her sentence is reduced to 11 to 14 years.
Shah's sentence was reduced from an original maximum of 50 years after the US attorney agreed to drop the count of conspiracy to commit money laundering due to her plea deal.
What happened to Shah's assistant Stuart Smith?
Smith made several appearances on "RHOSLC" as Shah's right-hand man.
Stuart Smith, who was Shah's main assistant, was arrested the same day as the reality TV star.
He was charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with telemarketing, one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering and one count of obstructing an official proceeding. He originally pleaded not guilty.
However, in November 2021, he changed his plea to guilty and even agreed to testify against Shah.
"I knowingly and intentionally discussed and engaged with other individuals to develop a plan or operation to obtain money by false representation by offering and inducing individuals, many of whom were over 50 years of age or older, to provide money to entities that I and others were involved with," Smith – who is now awaiting sentencing – said during his hearing.
What has Shah said about her trial and plea?
She previously vowed to fight the charges because she's "innocent."
For months, the "RHOSLC" star vehemently denied any wrongdoing.
"I'm innocent…and look forward to trial so you along with everyone else can see the truth," Shah first wrote on Instagram in March 2022.
During the "RHOSLC" Season 2 reunion, which aired that same month, Shah explained that she wasn't taking a guilty plea because she was "innocent."
"I'm fighting this. I am innocent," Shah told reunion host Andy Cohen and her castmates. "And I will fight for every person out there that can't fight for themselves because they don't have the resources or the means, so they don't fight."
"I will fight because No. 1, I'm innocent and No. 2, I'm going to f—king represent every other person out there that can't fight and hasn't been able to."
Shah has yet to address her guilty plea.
What have Shah's 'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' co-stars said about her arrest?
Shah's castmates spoke out about her arrest during Season 2 of "RHOSLC."
Although most of the cast remained silent on social media, Shah's arrest was a major plotline for Season 2 and every "RHOSLC" cast member had their theories.
Heather Gay, who has remained by Shah's side, said in an episode, "All I can think about is [Shah and Smith's] families and how this is going to take off like wildfire. I'm absolutely gut-punched that Jen may be involved in this."
Meredith Marks, who was feuding with Shah at the time of her arrest, claimed that she had her suspicions about her former friend.
"Too many things didn't add up," she added. "And now, it's validated that I was right [and] I'm not crazy. That's the bottom line."
Whitney Rose agreed with Marks' statement, adding that she always wondered what Shah's actual job was.
And as for Mary Cosby, she couldn't believe that Shah had been arrested, adding that her "heart is broken."
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Q: How to filter unread emails by keyword in subject using VBScript? I have this code below that allows to define the number of all unread emails in outlook Inbox. How to adjust the code to determine the number of unread emails with the keyword "(STL-1491 v14.0)" in subject using wildcard in VBScript?
Function CountUnReadMsgs
Dim myOlApp
Dim myOlNameSpace
Dim objFolder
Dim itms
Dim ItemCount, UnReadItemCount

  'get running outlook application or open outlook
    Set myOlApp = GetObject(, "Outlook.Application")
        If myOlApp Is Nothing Then
            Set myOlApp = CreateObject("Outlook.Application")
        End If

Set myOlNameSpace = myOlApp.GetNamespace("MAPI")
Set objFolder = myOlNameSpace.GetDefaultFolder(6)
Set itms = objfolder.Items
ItemCount = itms.Count
'ItemCount is total number of messages

UnReadItemCount = objFolder.UnReadItemCount
CountUnReadMsgs = UnReadItemcount

End Function

A: You need to use the Find / FindNext or Restrict methods of the Items class to get all items that correspond to your search criteria. For example, a sample code in VB.NET:
Dim searchCriteria As String = "[UnRead] = true"
Dim strBuilder As StringBuilder = Nothing
Dim counter As Integer = 0
Dim mail As Outlook.MailItem = Nothing
Dim folderItems As Outlook.Items = Nothing
Dim resultItem As Object = Nothing

If (folder.UnReadItemCount > 0) Then
   strBuilder = New StringBuilder()
   folderItems = folder.Items
   resultItem = folderItems.Find(searchCriteria)
   While Not IsNothing(resultItem)
       If (TypeOf (resultItem) Is Outlook.MailItem) Then
          counter += 1
          mail = resultItem
          strBuilder.AppendLine("#" + counter.ToString() + _
                                          " - Subject: " + mail.Subject)
       End If
       resultItem = folderItems.FindNext()
   End While
   If Not IsNothing(strBuilder) Then
      Debug.WriteLine(strBuilder.ToString())
   End If
Else
   Debug.WriteLine("There is no match in the " + _
                                   folder.Name + " folder.")
End If

Also you may combine multiple conditions in the single search criteria string using logical AND operations.
Read more about these methods in the following articles:

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*How To: Use Find and FindNext methods to retrieve Outlook mail items from a folder (C#, VB.NET)

*How To: Use Restrict method to retrieve Outlook mail items from a folder

*How To: Get unread Outlook e-mail items from the Inbox folder
Also you may find the AdvancedSearch method of the Application class helpful. The key benefits of using the AdvancedSearch method in Outlook are:

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*The search is performed in another thread. You don't need to run another thread manually since the AdvancedSearch method runs it automatically in the background.

*Possibility to search for any item types: mail, appointment, calendar, notes etc. in any location, i.e. beyond the scope of a certain folder. The Restrict and Find/FindNext methods can be applied to a particular Items collection (see the Items property of the Folder class in Outlook).

*Full support for DASL queries (custom properties can be used for searching too). You can read more about this in the Filtering article in MSDN. To improve the search performance, Instant Search keywords can be used if Instant Search is enabled for the store (see the IsInstantSearchEnabled property of the Store class).

*You can stop the search process at any moment using the Stop method of the Search class.