The clients are a hardworking couple who are expecting their first baby! They do not know, and will not be finding out, the gender of their new little one. There really aren't enough surprises in life, so I think it's an incredible thing to be surprised if you so-choose to be!
Typically, in past 'gender neutral' nurseries, you often saw a lot of beige, yellow or green. While there's nothing wrong with this, these colours just don't work for everyone. These clients have a very modern home and made it known they wanted a fresh, modern look to last.
Both stylish and practical, these clients wanted to ensure if they had a second baby in the future, this nursery could be reused or in the very least, items could be re-purposed in another space like an office or growing child's bedroom.
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I chose to keep the core of the room light and bright. I wanted the space to feel airy and serene, as well as ensuring the furniture pieces my clients invested in, could be reused.
The Mid-Century crib and dresser are from Pottery Barn Modern | Baby in collaboration with West Elm — Yes, you read that right. The entire collection is GORGEOUS!
Each piece is made from sustainably sourced wood that's kiln-dried for extra strength, complete with child-safe, water-based finishes. This crib features three platform height options so that it can grow with their baby and can be easily converted into a cozy toddler bed with the matching conversion kit.
A warm grey was selected for the fabric items, not only ground the space, but as an attempt to camouflage future wear and tear. The chair and ottoman will be used, A LOT, and the rug needs to withstand both traffic and play. Stylistically the chair and ottoman are also a collaboration with West Elm, so they match the Mid-Century vibes we started with! They are also Greenguard Gold Certified.
The rug is supremely soft underfoot and is made of 55% wool. (Wool fiber is naturally flame resistant, which makes it perfect for babies and kids).
The sweet graphic print accent pillows and blankets I chose are a fun way to add some visual interest. These items, like the lamp shade, could of course be switched out for something tamer, but that doesn't always work for everyone! In my opinion, these little ones are in their nursery for such a short amount of time I say TAKE THE DESIGN RISK!
The gold accent mirror and storage baskets bring in warmth and sophistication to the space. The storage baskets can be used for just about anything; from blankets, throw pillows or toys in-future.
The simple side table and wall shelving is timeless and could easily be re-purposed in any room at a later date. What I love about the shelving is they are fantastic for showcasing books (another known favourite of mine)!
The modern wood wall letters are a great way to add a personalized touch, that can be reused again and again.
The end result is a space that is modern, cohesive and comfortable. And, in this case a little unexpected.
It's a true extension of the spaces around my clients and certainly doesn't sacrifice style for quality. I just adore it!
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Stackhouse Remembers Legacy
For most of his lengthy basketball career, Jerry Stackhouse chose to wear the number 42.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – For most of his lengthy basketball career, Jerry Stackhouse chose to wear the number 42. This decision made sense on a number of fronts: it was a reverse nod to one of Stackhouse's older brothers, Tony Dawson, who wore 24 while starring at Florida State. James Worthy, one of Stackhouse's favorite players with the Los Angeles Lakers and a fellow North Carolina grad, also wore 42 as a pro.
But Stackhouse also appreciated another reason to wear 42. In a sense, he hoped to honor the legacy of Jackie Robinson, whose jersey number became synonymous with a historic and trailblazing career in Major League Baseball with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
"I wanted it to serve as a dedication to Jackie Robinson and his entire legacy," Stackhouse said. "We've always known who Jackie Robinson was, but that was when I really tried to dive into who he was and the tremendous contributions he made and barriers he broke."
Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball in a 1947 game with the Dodgers and went on to author a Hall of Fame career and play an iconic role in America's civil rights movement. Today Stackhouse said he has not forgotten that Robinson was a symbol of progress, the same progress that allowed him to play 18 seasons in the NBA and forge a career in coaching.
Stackhouse, who was introduced as Vanderbilt's new men's basketball coach on April 8, embodies his own piece of history in his new role. He is the first African American men's basketball coach in university history. In fact, Vanderbilt becomes the only Power Five school in the country with an African American men's basketball coach, football coach (Derek Mason) and athletic director (Malcolm Turner).
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Last week, as Stackhouse toured campus during his first day on the job, he stopped by Kirkland Hall and noticed a painting of Perry Wallace in an adjacent room. In 1967, Wallace became the first black student-athlete to play in a varsity basketball game in the SEC. Wallace, who died in 2017 at 69, shattered a color barrier with the Commodores and helped spark an evolution in college basketball.
Now Stackhouse hopes to carry on that legacy at Vanderbilt.
"You fast-forward to now, and I'm the first African American to serve as men's basketball head coach at Vanderbilt University," Stackhouse said. "I'm still trying to wake up and see if this whole thing is real. You couldn't tell this story any better."

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A new assistive technology prototype could help people with dementia dress themselves through smart home technology.
The DRESS prototype, designed by NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, Arizona State University and MGH Institute of Health Professions, is aimed at those who struggle with remembering how to perform day-to-day activities with the hope of providing some independence and privacy to those people, as well as some additional freedom to the care giver.
The goal of the research was to help those with dementia "age in place more gracefully, while ideally allowing the caregiver to do other tasks," with the technology alerting the carer when the activity is completed, or assistance is needed.
The prototype – designed by a team including experts form gerontology, engineering, social sciences, nursing and psychology, as well as using input from caregiver teams and family members of those with dementia – uses a mixture of sensors on clothing and a set of dresser drawers, combined with automated vocal prompts recorded by the carer, to help correct dressing errors such as wearing a shirt back to front.
The sensors on the clothing measures which side is facing the specifically laid out five drawer dresser – designed in accordance with the Alzheimer Association's dressing guidelines – that contains one item of clothing per drawer.
The carer initiates the sequence via mobile device and, as the dresser senses the person is nearby, the voice recorded prompts them to start to dress, with red lights and prompts activated if the person dressing makes a mistake. The sensors can also measure stress levels and if the person with dementia becomes stuck, confused or experiences increased stress, the DRESS prototype initiates an activity, previously selected by the caregiver, which aims to soothe the person with dementia, such as a favourite song.
The laboratory study used 11 healthy participants and produced positive results, with the prototype accurately predicting a participant's clothing 384 of 388 times. However, identifying dress completion proved more difficult, with the DRESS prototype incorrectly identifying 10 of 22 cases for shirts and 5 of 22 cases of pants.
Lead author Winslow Burleson, associate professor at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing said: "With the improvements identified by this study, the DRESS prototype has the potential to provide automated dressing support to assist people with dementia in maintaining their independence and privacy, while alleviating the burden on caregivers.
After the successful trial, and some improvements on the prototype, at-home studies conducted with persons with dementia are slated to start in the coming months.
"We are creating various levels of intervention. These allow caregivers to have differing degrees of interaction, to better support the diverse needs of persons living with dementia. This approach allows for greater customisation and more personalised support," said Burleson.


The lesser of two evils. Fighting fire with fire. Throwing a Band-Aid at the problem? If you find yourself scratching your head in concern right now, you likely are not alone. Many of us may recall a time in school, out in the community, through the news, or various other sources when marijuana was referred to as the "gateway drug." Ultimately suggesting the use of marijuana will open the flood doors and lead to the use of more and worse drugs. Now, we are seeing the very same drug being used as a way of treatment for heroin addiction. Believe it or not, some treatment facilities are even going as far as saying marijuana is a cure for heroin addiction. The adhesive on Band-Aids isn't super glue and even super glue does not last forever.
While this claim has gained attention countrywide, there are still experts in the addiction field that are highly skeptical. Dr. Mark Willenbring for example, a psychiatrist who provides treatment to addicts (and formerly oversaw research at the National Institute for Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism), believes that alternative approaches are needed for traditional drug treatment, but not this – stating "the concept on its face is absurd." Dr. Willenbring, further states "I'm not prone to making exaggerated or unqualified statements and in this case I don't need to make any: It doesn't work." — "Like trying to cure alcoholism with Valium." Common sense should tell us substituting one drug for another doesn't bring a solution. It develops yet another layer to the addiction. If the goal is ultimately to be drug-free, how is adding another drug to the mix an effective means of treatment?
The zeitgeist contradicting Dr. Willenbring's perspective is that medical marijuana has reportedly become a less harmful way to treat certain diseases and ailments including but not limited to multiple sclerosis, arthritis, epilepsy, glaucoma, HIV, chronic pain, Alzheimer's and various forms of cancer.
To complicate matters further, medical marijuana is now being used to treat substance use disorders. A 2014 study conducted by the Journal of the American Medical Association found that the death rates for opiate overdoses were significantly lower in states with medical marijuana as compared to states that continue to outlaw marijuana.
Wait – isn't marijuana still considered a drug? Therefore, medical professionals are essentially treating one form of substance use disorder with a different substance? Yes. Marijuana is still considered a Schedule 1 drug by the federal government. Why is this important? Well, Schedule 1 drugs are drugs that according to the United States Drug Enforcement Agency have certain characteristics which includes drugs or other substances that have a high potential for abuse. More notably, among the drugs considered to be a Schedule 1 drug is heroin. That's right, we are now being told that marijuana – a drug with the same classification and the drug for which we are trying to cure an addiction to – heroin – is supposed to be a solution.
As shown in the above image, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that those addicted to marijuana are three times more likely to become addicted to heroin. Haven't we learned from past attempts to treat drug use with additional drugs that put us at risk for comorbid addiction? The late 19th and early 20th centuries were characterized by using morphine to treat alcohol addiction. The next "solution" was to treat all the morphine addicts with, wait for it, heroin! Additional renditions of using drugs to treat drugs continue to occur, with an eerie feel that we're in a Simpson's episode, blindly following Seymour Skinner's philosophy on extinguishing invasive species.
What are the prescribers saying and doing?
Several states are authorized to dispense medical marijuana to treat opioid addiction however, there are opposing points of view. While it's possible that close monitoring of a program using medical marijuana to treat heroin addiction, the ongoing concern is that we're just creating a second addiction which will eventually be super ceded by the harder drug, heroin. This suggests that long-term monitoring with significant attempts to ensure accountability for heroin addicts will be necessary for successful prescription of medical marijuana.
To drug, or not to drug: is it even a question?
There's significant history suggesting that using addictive substances to treat substance use disorders is highly (no pun intended) unsuccessful. An argument can be made that marijuana is the least of its preceding evils (i.e. morphine, OxyContin, hydrocodone). Despite marijuana being excused as much less harmful drug, by the buyers and sellers, an argument can be made that marijuana can be debilitating and increase the risk of harm to the user and those around him or her.
Should we prescribe to this new school of thought, how can we actually determine that medical marijuana is a solution? Will states be willing to install an infrastructure that sanctions those in receipt of medical marijuana so they can have a license to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence? How does one get to work if they smoked three hours before a shift starts? What if that employee needs the marijuana to control his or her chronic pain at their place of employment? How does that affect those in rural areas that don't have access to public transportation? Are we contradicting the 'buzzed driving is impaired driving' campaign? These are important questions that seemingly have not been answered yet.
We all undoubtedly want to find the solution for drug addiction – especially when it comes to heroin as it has claimed so many lives. But at what cost? Normalizing drug use has a history of being a slippery slope. Operating a motor vehicle is just one of the seemingly infinite variables that will need to be addressed and we're doing it on whim with an absence of years of conclusive studies and evidence.
If we're betting on history and lobbying against prescribing addictive drugs to treat drug addiction, something's got to give. Between 2001 and 2015, the rate of opioid overdose fatalities quadrupled. What's interesting is that many longitudinal studies on marijuana use are tainted because the people being studied are often combining marijuana with other illicit drugs, including heroin. The studies are further skewed by the increasing THC content in marijuana over the last couple of decades. So, we're trying to study marijuana use but its historical cautionary slogan of it being a gateway drug is becoming true to those that are trying to push it through legislation. Follow the money! Taxes in states with legal medical marijuana are much lower than their counterparts.
Not only have the heroin-related overdoses deaths quadrupled over a fifteen year period but individuals using heroin are likely to also be abusing multiple other substances, including cocaine and prescription opioid pain relievers. It is estimated that nearly all people who use heroin also use at least one other drug. Based on this information alone – yes we are in desperate need for a cure.
Do any of the above apply to you or someone you love? The risks are not limited to these situations as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that some of the largest increases actually occurred groups with historically low rates of heroin use. These demographic groups include women, the privately insured and people with higher incomes. It appears there are no bounds when it comes to the heroin epidemic.
Perhaps most notably, as it relates to the current subject matter, one of the risks associated with heroin addiction is in fact people who are addicted to marijuana and alcohol. Based on this alone, how are doctors considering using a drug that increases an individual's risk to become addicted to heroin as a cure?
While it is quite clear that there is a need for a cure for heroin addiction and other substance use disorders, it is not as clear that medical marijuana is the solution. Since there is no time to lose as heroin addiction is truly a life threatening disorder, instead of relying on this new treatment with medical marijuana which has very little scientific backing, there are multiple other treatment and prevention options available to you or someone you love.
Medications. There are several medications which aided individuals who are trying to combat their addiction. These medications have been well-researched and also are FDA-approved.
Therapy and support groups. This option may suit you or someone you love as well. No one treatment is the right treatment for everyone. Speaking with a professional will help find the right treatment plan for the individual and may just be the missing piece to the puzzle to aid in recovery.
Call SAMHSA 24-hour national helpline. If you are not sure where to start, please pick up the phone. The helpline is always available to you or someone you love and it is an invaluable resource as something as simple as reaching out may just save a life.
Most importantly, whatever treatment is right for you, the time for treatment is now. Don't waste anymore of your life – get help before it is too late.
This entry was posted in Treatment on May 4, 2017 by Sean Callahan.


Every year in the winter and fall the cheerleaders and poms team at Grand Junction High School run a program called Tiny Tigers. Twenty to forty girls come out every year to be a part of tiny tigers. Continuing Tiny Tigers over the course of many years has given young girls the opportunity to get into cheerleading and dance.
"Tiny Tigers is a great way to build community." Teaa Warinner, poms and Tiny Tigers head coach, said.
Putting both her daughters in Tiny Tigers when they were young inspired her to keep carrying on the tradition. After coaching not only the poms team but also the tiny tigers Warinner is confident in continuing this program for many years to come.
"It teaches them that they can be a part of the high school. Some of the tiny tigers are in higher grades of elementary so they are getting excited about getting older, coming up, and being a part of the school" said Warinner.
"The routine was pretty hard to learn but the stunts and cheers were fun." Lucy Finnagan, Tiny Tiger, said.
Three tiny tigers all responded with an ecstatic yes and a big grin when asked if they would be doing tiny tigers again. Tiny Tigers is a great way for young girls of all ages to try cheerleading and poms. It gives them an opportunity to get interested in something new even if they are new comers.


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The Louveciennes pattern by Haviland is a destined to be a family heirloom. Beautiful pink roses are captured in medallions and surrounded by green garlands in this classic pattern of Limoges porcelain. It is the epitome of the tradition of Versailles and the style of Marie-Antoinette. Opulent and elaborate, the dinner service of those who love the eighteenth century.


Professor Treasure's Secret Sky Castle is a relatively new game from designer Jason D. Kingsley and published by Level 99 Games. It's a two-player game where players are controlling a team of treasure hunters trying to steal riches from the Professor's floating stronghold. It's OK, though – he stole it first.
The game comes with 16 role cards, 18 Skeleton Key cards, 36 Castle tiles, and 2 reference cards. At the start of the game, you'll shuffle up the castle tiles and deal them into a 3×4 grid. Each player will get a set of eight role cards (each set is the same) and a reference card. The Skeleton Keys are kept in a deck nearby.
This game is played over the course of three rounds. At the start of each round, players will simultaneously prepare their roles. To do this, randomly discard two of the eight, then divide the remaining six into facedown groups. The first player will divide theirs into three groups of two, and the second player will divide theirs into two groups of three. You can do this strategically if you like, but the rules recommend doing it randomly until you're familiar with the game.
Once the roles are split, players take turns distributing a group to the board. On your turn, pick up a group, and put all 2-3 onto tiles on the board as indicated by the role you're placing. Once all roles are placed, you'll resolve them in sequential order, beginning with #1 and moving up to #7. So, what are the roles?
#1: The Scout. You may swap the tile he's on with an adjacent tile. End his turn by taking the tile he's on.
#2: The Lookout. He will take the tile he's on, which may not be swapped.
#3: The Sentry. He protects himself and an ally (if you place him under said ally) from Theft, and can take the tile he's on or a diagonal tile.
#4: The Captain. He is placed outside a row or column, and on his turn, may take a tile from that row or column.
#5: The Jeweler. She simply takes a tile in her row or column.
#6: The Smuggler. If the tile she is on gets taken (not thieved), she immediately gets to take an adjacent tile. Otherwise, on her turn, she'll take the tile she's on.
#7: The Explorer. He is placed on a tile or on top of another role. That role cannot resolve until The Explorer has resolved. He cannot take the tile he is on, but can take one that is orthogonally adjacent.
!: The Thief. She is placed outside of a column. If a rival takes a tile in that column, she can thieve it.
There are three types of tiles in the game – Artifacts, Chests, and Keys. Artifacts are all the same, and each one scores one more point than the last. So the first scores 1 point, the second scores 2, the third scores 3, and so on. Said another way, you get 1-3-6-10… points for 1-2-3-4… Artifacts.
Chests have specific amounts of points on them, but in order to claim them, you need Keys. Once you claim Keys, you can use them to open a Chest. Once used, Keys are flipped over and cannot be used again until the next round. If you don't have enough Keys, but really want to take a Chest, you can take Skeleton Keys to make up the difference. The first Skeleton Key you take is free, but all subsequent Skeleton Keys you take get you negative points. The second Key is -1, the third is -2, and so on. So scoring is just like for the Artifacts, only negative and the first Skeleton Key is 0 instead of 1. Unlike regular Keys, Skeleton Keys can only be used once.
A round ends when all role cards have been resolved. At the end of rounds one and two, redeal the castle into a 3×4 grid, leaving any unclaimed tiles where they were. Play order then switches, and you play a new round. At the end of the third round, add up the scores to see who won.
COMPONENTS: Level 99 Games are known for high production quality, and this game is no exception. The tiles are large and thick, and well illustrated by frequent Level 99 artist Fábio Fontes. The graphic design on the tiles is great too, with enough room to cover them with a role card and still be able to see what the tile is. The role cards are also nicely illustrated, and it's very clear what each one does.
There are two things I normally ding Level 99 game on, especially with their smaller box games. One is the rule book, and one is the box size. In this case, the box size is perfectly appropriate – the box is deeper than their small boxes usually are, and is packed full. There's a small insert at the bottom that can hold the cards in place while all the tiles are stacked on top. The rulebook, however, is the traditional road map rules that they like to put in. It's one piece of paper that you can unfold to read all the rules, but that makes it difficult to find stuff, and you have to unfold this big bulky paper every time you want to look something up. To it's credit, though, there's a nice example walking you through a complete round of resolutions, and that's helpful for understanding card interactions.
Overall, the component quality is great, and I really don't have a lot to complain about.
THEME: The theme here is almost non-existent. Professor Treasure has stolen all of the world's treasures, and put them in his sky castle. You're trying to collect what he has taken. It's almost completely disconnected to the actual gameplay. My guess is that the floating city theme is pretty popular lately, so it got attached to this game, which probably also could have been a dragon's hoard, or pirate themed, or anything. The title is also, frankly, terrible. It gives no sense of what the game is, and makes it seem like a kid's game. While the game is a lighter family strategy game, it's certainly not just for children.
All that said, I do like the way the characters all look and the general aesthetic of the game. I wish the artifacts did not look exactly the same, but overall it looks good.
MECHANICS: I'd say that, at its core, this game is a programming game. At the start of each round, you're dividing your cards into groups, essentially programming the way the roles phase will play out. Then, during the roles phase, you're assigning those roles to various places (which brings in some worker placement). In the castle phase, you'll resolve all the roles, and they may not play out the way you had planned. That healthy dose of chaos (with some strategy behind it) is something that really appeals to me.
The initial division of cards is a very interesting part of the game to me. With eight roles, two are removed randomly and the rest are split into groups based on turn order – 3 groups of 2 for the first player, 2 groups of 3 for the second player. This means the first player gets to place first and last, while the second player gets to place more at a time. And because you have to decide the split before you start playing, it adds an extra element of intrigue to the proceedings.
The roles all seem to work pretty well, with some of the more powerful ones coming out later in the order. Because you can take tiles out from other people, you're not safe by putting roles on tiles, but that's why the early ones can take just the ones they're on while later ones can spread out a little. It seems they're in a pretty logical order for resolution.
The game itself is not very dense in rules and mechanisms, but what is there leads to some pretty good strategic decisions.
STRATEGY LEVEL: This being a programming game, there's quite a bit of chaos, meaning that it's a little tough to work out a good long term strategy. And because you don't know exactly what your opponent has amongst their cards, you just have to make your best guess a lot of time. But the randomness in the game is limited to the board set up and which roles are removed (and the distribution of the roles into sets if that's the way you're playing). Beyond that, it's purely about the tactical decisions you're making.
ACCESSIBILITY: Level 99 does a great thing with their games – along with the player count and play time, there's a complexity rating (called Intensity). This one is categorized as light, and I think that's completely apt. While the decisions are sometimes tough to make, it's not rules heavy, there are only three types of tiles to be working for, and the roles are all clearly spelled out on the cards. While it might be a little heavier than what your basic non-hobby gamer might be used to, I think this is a game anyone could pick up.
REPLAYABILITY: Different castle setups, different role configurations – these are the things that contribute to the replayability of this game. While it's certainly not a game that will be played continuously, I do think it's a solid title that won't get stale because of sameness terribly quickly.
SCALABILITY: This is a two-player only game, and while I suppose it's possible someone will come up with a solo variant at some point, I think the sweet spot will always be two. I did play it once against two people working as a team, and that was fine. Actually, they creamed me, so it was terrible. But seriously, it was fine.
INTERACTION: You're not playing your own game here -you and your opponent are competing for the same tiles, so there's a lot of interaction in the game.
TIME: The box says a game takes about 20-30 minutes, and I think that's reasonably accurate. Turns in the role phase go fairly quickly, and the resolution in the castle phase is simultaneous and programmed, so that goes quickly too.
FOOTPRINT: All the space you need here is for a 3×4 grid of tiles, plus a little extra on the edge for the Captain and Thief roles. You also need a spot to keep the tiles you have collected, but all in all, this is a fairly small footprint game. You probably want more than an airline tray, but a small table should be fine.
IS IT BUZZWORTHY? I really like this game. It can probably be classified as a filler game, but that isn't a detriment to me. I think it has some very clever mechanisms, offers a lot of decision making opportunities, and provides a good time for what it offer. I definitely recommend it.
Thanks again to Level 99 Games for providing the review copy of Professor Treasure's Secret Sky Castle, and thanks to you for reading!


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The panel unit provides a large font display for better visibility from a distance. Therefore, it provides for a useful tool to allow everyone with a clear view of the vitals. With a back-up battery for emergencies and a frame mounted piece, the unit is easy for transporting patients. The unit can be easily mounted on the wall, an anesthesia mounting arm, or a roll stand.
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I've been very frustrated the past couple of weeks. Even though there has been a lot going on -- end of school-year events, a primary election, prepping for our talkback with Michael Goldberg, etc. -- I found myself the recipient of an amazing gift: an unscheduled Saturday night!
Once this became clear, I thought, "cool -- now I can finally go see TOPDOG/UNDERDOG!" I had been hoping to get out to see the show ever since it opened. But, much to my dismay, the show didn't have a Saturday night performance. Phooey.
Then, to my surprise and delight, a similar situation happened this past Thursday: kids off on their own, spouse otherwise engaged -- free night! Checked the website -- no TD/UD performance! Grrr.
Forced to look for alternatives, I checked around for other theater possibilities. There was no Thursday performance at the Mill and no tickets whatsoever for RTP's A CHORUS LINE. Feh.
So this was the week that I came face-to-face with one of the ways theater suffers in comparison to movies and TV: it is often infuriatingly time-restricted. The show you want to see doesn't have a performance when you can see it, a really popular show sells out and you can't see it, or you don't hear someone talking about how a certain show is a "must see" until it's already closed.
I used to turn my nose up in reaction to services like BroadwayHD, thinking that the "live" part was a key component of "live" theater. But lately, I'm seriously considering whether such a subscription could fit into my budget.
At the same time, I did manage to see a show that typifies everything that is incredible about "live" theater, TheatreLAB's production of GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES. I could wax eloquent about the heartbreaking performance by Jeffrey Cole, the stunning and sympathetic portrayal by Rachel Rose Gilmour or the sensitive direction by Melissa Rayford. But the one slice of the live performance that can't really be captured in words was the way the two actors interacted between the scenes.
In a show that had both actors figuratively slicing open their veins on stage, the care and affection they showed for each other in transition from one gripping scene to the next was truly lovely. While it could have been as performative as the actual onstage action, it sure seemed genuine. And I don't know if there is any camera anywhere that could have caught those interactions in definition high enough to transmit how touching and affecting they were.
In my mind, that kind of intimacy is essential to the success of theater and something that can't really be replicated in any other medium. Theater provides a window into the best and worst moments of a character's life in a uniquely personal way. Our production of PRELUDES is a great example: the whole show is essentially a therapy session, an interlude that in its essential nature is not meant to be witnessed by anyone else.
Live theater can't compete with movies or TV on ease-of-use or availability. But it hurdles far above and beyond other mediums in terms of exposing the human condition in all of its horror and wonder in a particularly intimate way. It can be a pain scheduling-wise, but it's a pain that is eminently worth it.
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Answer: Mosquitos and ticks are not typically a problem when there is snow on the frozen ground. It is more important to medicate dogs during peak seasons of the warmer months. However, if your dog is in the woods and brush or in other high-risk areas on a frequent basis, your veterinarian can guide you on the best treatment protocol.
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Dogs and music go together. Recent studies show dogs prefer classical music to other genres. Humane shelters are playing music and dogs are responding by barking less and exhibiting less stress. Then there is that dog who will howl and seem to sing along to the music. A dog's hearing is more sensitive than ours, so loud music could be more stressful for them.
Answer: Yes, if you leave a music station on that plays classical or even contemporary instrumentals, your dog may like it. Other genres may be stressful for them. Make sure the volume is low because of your dog's sensitive hearing.
In addition to being soothing, it also drowns out natural noises like traffic and other loud sounds that may cause dogs to bark and feel stressed. Having said this, if your dog does not like listening to music, don't put it on. Sound machines are a great alternative. You may find a select sound your dog enjoys.
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The School of Human Sciences was established in 1987 with the lofty aspiration of taking a comprehensive approach to "human sciences" using diverse knowledge to tackle the many questions faced by humanity. In other words, the basic direction to be found consistently at the heart of the human sciences is the pursuit of "diversity" and "a comprehensive perspective" on the human experience.
In the 20th century, science and technology developed rapidly and in material terms people's lives improved remarkably. However, there are also ways in which we appear to have forgotten our original purpose – human dignity and happiness. What's more, the academic systems we use to pursue the many questions humans face have been divided into narrow fields of specialist study. On the one hand, this has allowed questions to be studied in great depth and detail. However, it has also been pointed out that links between related fields have become weaker and that we are losing the ability to consider human questions from a comprehensive perspective.
Since its establishment, the School of Human Sciences has pursued education and research with an emphasis on a comprehensive approach, with the aim of finding solutions to the various problems faced by modern society and building a sustainable society. I believe that the aim of human science is to pursue the logical thinking that will allow human society to continue to exist while at the same time improving our quality of life, with an overall perspective on our surrounding environment and with respect for the fact that we live in a natural environment. The truth that a philosophy of respect for humanity provides the foundation for human life is unlikely to change, no matter what huge environmental changes we face in the future.
In accordance with this concept, the School has established the following three departments with the goal of tackling the urgent challenges faced by humanity in the 21st Century, namely "environment", "health and welfare", and "information": the Department of Human Behavior and Environmental Sciences, the Department of Health Sciences and Social Welfare, and the Department of Human Informatics and Cognitive Sciences.
The "environments" studies at the Department of Human Behavior and Environmental Sciences cover a broad range. The goal of the department is to obtain a comprehensive understanding not only of the natural environment but also of the mutual effects and changing relationships between the natural environment, the human psychological environment, the manmade environment, the cultural environment and the social environment, and to use this understanding to help build a sustainable society.
The Department of Health Sciences and Social Welfare studies the variety of problems faced in "welfare" and "health", for which society's demands will continue to increase in the future, including needs such as mental and physical health and elderly welfare. It proposes solutions, and aims to promote lifelong health and well-being.
The Department of Human Informatics and Cognitive Sciences regards "information" and related technologies as a means of communication, including for the purposes of education. The department studies the entire process through which people obtain, utilize and apply "information". It also studies the construction of distance learning systems that utilize cutting edge information technology.
The School of Human Sciences is characterized by the fact that education and research can be pursued freely, from a broad perspective, unconstrained by departmental limitations. This allows a more robust and comprehensive approach. Our goal is to build a university that attracts students and teachers brimming with intellectual curiosity, where free and diverse education and research can be carried out.


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Shake, Rattle and Roll. The Ship IDA in Valparaiso, 1822.
While sailing from Boston towards the Northwest Coast beginning in 1821, the IDA was standing a mile or so off of Valparaiso on the 20th of November 1822, when : "At 11 P.M. We was suddenly alarmed by a violent shock that effected the ship as if she had struck the bottom, all hands sprung on deck and cried out the ship ashore…
The Museum recently acquired a logbook of the Boston ship IDA from 1821 to 1823. The IDA was built in Amesbury, Massachusetts in 1816, and at 115 feet in length and 28 in breadth, she was almost the exact size of the Museum's own CHARLES W. MORGAN. The following events in Valparaiso, Chile in November of 1822 were the last recorded for the ship, except for a note in the back saying the ship was sold in March of 1823. The customs house in Boston lists the documents for the ship as being returned after the vessel was sold in Buenos Aires in November of 1823.
While sailing from Boston towards the Northwest Coast beginning in 1821, the IDA was standing a mile or so off of Valparaiso on the 20th of November 1822, when : "At 11 P.M. We was suddenly alarmed by a violent shock that effected the ship as if she had struck the bottom, all hands sprung on deck and cried out the ship ashore, we tried the pumps and hove the deep sea lead, found no water in the ship, nor bottom with 50 fathoms of line, it so much resembled a ship drawing over a coral bank that I was induced to heave the lead, but on reflection knew it was impossible for her to have struck any bottom in so heavy a sea as was on at the time without bilging the bottom in. I then thought of a wreck of a vessel but lastly I imputed it to an earth quake." Prior to the earthquake, on November 18, the captain had sent a boat ashore at the mouth of the River Maipo at San Antonio, and with much relief brought the boat back aboard on November 22. "They got on board and informed us that there had been a heavy shock of an earth quake on shore and that Valparaiso had been nearly destroyed and had lost 23 lives in the fall of a Castle. St. Jago & several of the towns in the interior had suffered severely the inhabitants about the sea coast fled to the mountains for safety fearing that the sea would flow in upon them, animals of every kind on shore appeared to be affected by the shock."
A view of Valparaiso circa 1850 from Deck and Port, or Incidents of a Cruise in the U.S. Frigate Congress.
Maria Graham, the wife of a British naval officer residing in Valparaiso during 1822 wrote of the same earthquake and its stressful effects on animals as well in her published journal. "The house received a violent shock, with a noise like the explosion of a mine. I sat still; and Mr. Bennet, starting up, ran out, exclaiming, "An earthquake, an earthquake! For God's sake follow me!"…The vibration still increasing, the chimneys fell, and I saw the walls of the house fall open." She continued, "The motion of the earth changed from a quick vibration to a rolling like that of a ship at sea." As to the animals, "Amid the noise of the destruction before and around us, I heard the lowings of the cattle all the night through; and I heard, too, the screamings of the sea-fowl, which ceased not until the morning."
While this was one of a number of major earthquakes in the same exact area over the last 200 years, there are few recollections in English of the quake, so this particular view by a sea captain may very well be unique.
This area of Chile is regularly wracked by earthquakes and has seen some of the strongest in history. Thirteen years after the earthquake described above, another earthquake to the south of Valparaiso in Chile was described by Charles Darwin. He arrived in Talcahuano about two weeks after the earthquake and visited Concepcion, the site of the quake. The chart of Valparaiso Bay below was surveyed and drawn by officers of H.M.S. BEAGLE at that time in 1835.
Chart of Valparaiso Bay surveyed in 1835 by the officers of HMS BEAGLE. Published in London in 1840.
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Country's biggest airport coming soon to Jewar: YEIDA official
February 21, 2018 February 21, 2018 Team Property News India
Spread over 5,000 hectares of land with proposed four runways; the planned Greenfield International airport at Jewar will be 'India's biggest', as touted by the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) officials. According to them it will be bigger than Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
In a latest release, YEIDA CEO, Dr. Arun Vir Singh said, "It has been expected that that the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) will reach its saturation point with a 100-million passenger count by 2024-25, which will give rise to the need for a second airport in NCR. That's why this proposed Jewar airport is built keeping in mind the future prospects for next 50 years."
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Compatibility of Cancer and Leo — causes of conflict
Compatibility of Cancer and Leo — the eternal confrontation
The compatibility of Cancer and Leo is not the most favorable from the point of view of astrology. Their elements are not combined with each other, because of this in the relationship is usually a lot of problems.
Consider the features of such a pair and the main causes of conflicts in it.
Compatibility in love
The relationship of Leo and Cancer astrologers are considered quite problematic. But, despite far from perfect compatibility, a couple can exist for quite a while.
This is a union of two opposites, which first attract, but then they become unbearable with each other.
What is characteristic of the relationship of this zodiac pair:
Sensitive, vulnerable and romantic Cancer in a relationship seeking serenity, regularity and stability. He secretly dreams about children and family, although in society he may seem frivolous — he usually has many admirers, thanks to his innate charm and sense of humor.
Leo, on the contrary, is not looking for peace. The routine is not for him. Therefore, in a relationship, he may get bored without getting the emotions he needs. From here and the first conflicts because of discrepancy of views of partners on family life.
The lion for Cancer plays the role of an adviser who transmits his experience, helps to solve problems and get out of life's difficulties. At first, Rucku likes it, but then he begins to envy, asking himself questions — why does everything come easy to a partner? Why does he quickly become the center of attention, leaving him in the shadows?
In friendship and business communication this can be a wonderful mutually beneficial tandem. The innate intuition of Cancer is perfectly combined with the determination and dedication of Leo, so in business they achieve excellent results.
The first time in a relationship is full of passion, the partners have excellent sexual compatibility, they are drawn to each other. At this relationship and keep the first time. But as they get to know each other, they understand that intimacy never comes, and sooner or later they part.
We summarize: to build a happy family, the couple have little chance. But they can exist for a long time together if they maintain physical attraction and set common goals.
However, when these goals are achieved, they will get bored and break up.
Causes of conflict
If you are already "lucky" to get into a relationship with an incompatible partner, this is no reason to be upset. You can well build a happy and harmonious union, if you understand what you need to work on, which parties to accept and come to terms with them.
What can be a source of conflict and quarrels in a pair of Leo with Cancer:
Cancer often changes mood. He is a sensitive and emotional nature, even too much. Leo is annoying and unnerving, he is often quick-tempered and disrupts a bad mood on a partner. Cancer needs to learn to endure the outbursts of anger in the second half, and Leo to be able to listen to the experiences of his chosen one.
Cancer sooner or later begins to envy the success of Leo in society and career. After all, everything comes easy to him — he needs recognition and admiration, so he does everything to get the necessary emotions.
Cancer is unnerving and the success of Leo in the opposite sex. He will be jealous, and not without reason. The fact that the lion will be true, there is little chance.
The main problem in the relationship of this pair is the discrepancy between the elements, water and fire, which conflict with each other. Cancer with its coldness can quickly put out the inner fire of Leo, and he, in turn, shocks his partner with his unpredictable antics and impulsive behavior.
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Cancer Woman and Male Lion
This is quite a good version of the relationship. In a pair, it is easier for a woman to adjust to the violent temperament of her chosen one.
She is able to learn to withstand his uneasy nature, she is always ready to admire them and to present the much-needed flattery to flattery.
But it is desirable that she met a man when he was already "walking up", achieved something in life, is in quite mature age and consciously wants to settle down. Only a free and ambitious Lev is able to fully appreciate the benefits of a relationship with a calm Cancer girl.
She is able to create a cozy home, in which there will be all conditions for her companion to reveal his best qualities. And if he, in turn, will be able to tolerate her vulnerability, be sensitive and attentive, the relationship can be quite prosperous.
The only «ambush» of relationships is that a woman will always have to put up with a supporting role. The center of attention and the object of admiration in such a pair should be a man.
Otherwise, the separation is inevitable.
Cancer man and female lion
In such a pair, it is much more difficult to preserve love and build a peaceful stable relationship. A man will always lack the spiritual warmth, comfort and peace from the royal darling.
He will suffer from jealousy, because his companion is always in the center of attention, loves to flirt and receive compliments from other men.
The girl wants to see a more reliable, purposeful man with a strong inner core, but in relations with Cancer she will not get it.
Their couple has a future, if the Lioness moderates her imperiousness, learns how to deal with family and home, provides home comfort. And the man will become the miners and will solve all the problems.
In general, the relationship between Cancer and Leo is almost always a confrontation. Therefore, the harmony in their pair is almost never.
If they are to create a union, then it is desirable at a mature age, when both gain experience and learn to seek compromises in relationships, and not concentrate only on their own person.
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This July at the San Diego Comic-Con, live the Zombie Apocalypse of Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead.
Need more reasons to attend this year's San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC)? How about the actual experience in living the live the Zombie Apocalypse of Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead?
Held to commemorate the 100th issue of The Walking Dead comic book series, creator Robert Kirkman has earlier announced "The Walking Dead Escape", a zombie apocalypse obstacle course that will reportedly "transformed San Diego's PetCo Park into the early days of society's collapse" and "San Diego is just the first city to fall."
What makes this event more intriguing would be the fact that this ain't no run-of-the-mill outrun-the-zombie race. The Walking Dead Escape will be set up as an interactive experience for fans of both the wildly popular TV series and critically acclaimed comic book series with tons of references throughout the route. As what Kirkman commented, "We wanted fans to experience — as closely as possible — the end of the world. It's going to be a fun, messy time. "You can run, jog, walk. I'm probably going to crawl."
Fans can participate by buying a ticket to walk, jog, or run through the path filled with treacherous twists and turns, or watch the event from a distance if you have a severe case of phobia for hordes of undeads. Fans can even participate as proud members of the undead themselves.
The event will be at San Diego's PetCo Park from July 12th through the 14th. Check out the official website for more information of ticketing details. In the meantime, hit the jump to check out course map followed excerpts from the fun-filled FAQ from the website.
Survivor: Navigate through Zombie infected Evacuation Zone.
Walker: Embrace the inevitable and become one of the undead.
Spectator: Watch the Apocalypse from the sidelines at the Escape Party.
No one will be disqualified if they cannot complete an obstacle.
The course has been specifically designed for participants with a wide range of abilities. Each obstacle is created to include an "easier route" for participants with limited physical abilities.
On the day of the event, Survivors, Walkers and Spectators are expected to provide photo ID only. There are no hard tickets or confirmation printouts necessary. Spectator children under 16 who have purchased a ticket and do not have a photo ID will need to be accompanied by an adult.
The goal of the Survivor is to make it to the Evacuation Zone without any contact with Walkers. We ask that you do not "fight back" should you come in contact with a Walker. There is no point - you're doomed anyways.
Government Scientists will be waiting at the Evacuation Zone and will perform a highly confidential scan to determine whether or not participants have been infected by the virus.
If you come in contact with a Walker during the course, you will still be able to complete the course in it's entirety.
You must start with your registered Evacuation wave time in order to participate.
No handheld devices (cameras, video cameras, water bottles, etc.) are allowed on the course. There will be a secure gear check for you to store your belongings prior to the start of your wave.
Survivors must be 16 years of age on the date of the event to participate - no exceptions.
Any Survivor who does not comply with the aforementioned rules will be banned from participation.
The goal of the Walker is to haunt your assigned grounds as brutally and as brainlessly as possible.
Walkers must arrive 2 hours prior to their registered wave time for makeup and training. No exceptions.
Walkers will receive further instruction on what to wear, etc. via email correspondence from The Walking Dead Escape officials. This information is proprietary to Walkers prior to the event as to surprise and scare survivors as much as possible.
All Walkers will receive "Walker Training" prior to their shift.
You must start with your registered shift in order to participate.
Walkers must be 16 years of age on the date of the event to participate - no exceptions.
Walkers will be able to keep their makeup on after finishing their shift.
Any Walker who does not comply with the aforementioned rules will be banned from participation.
There is no age limit for spectators.
Children under the age of 16 who have purchased a ticket and do not have a form of photo ID are required to have an adult present at check in.
All spectator tickets are good for 2 hours viewing time. Spectators are free to come and go from the viewing party at any time during their allotted 2 hours.
All purchases are final with no refunds.
There will be food and drink available for purchase in the Spectator lounge.


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MLK Day 2021: "Why We Can't Wait"
In honor of this year's Martin Luther King Jr.'s theme, Biola is called to action.
Photo by Unseen Histories on Unsplash
Bethsabe Camacho, Staff Writer
The Division of Diversity and Inclusion hosted Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2021 to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and work via Zoom sessions. This year's theme, "Why We Can't Wait," is based on King's book and Hebrews 10:23-25.
In prior years, students, staff, faculty and administration have been the primary target audience for these events. This year, they also focused on intentionally reaching out to Biola alumni to attend a session specifically designed for them.
In order to reach students who otherwise would not attend the live student session, Biola has dedicated the Instead #2 chapel to echo this same theme.
The coordinator of the live sessions and speaker for this chapel is Biola's director of intercultural education and research, Walter Augustine.
HOPEFUL OUTCOMES
Augustine described three outcomes he hopes those in attendance will gain.
First, he hopes the audience will learn more about who King was and what he stood for. Although most people know him as a civil rights activist, he was also a pastor, preacher and theologian engaged in the Christian life.
The second hope is to show that racial reconciliation is an ecclesiological issue, therefore members of the church should feel an urgency to respond in a Christ-like manner.
Finally, the last outcome would be to provide the community with the tool of cultural humility, rooted in scripture, and show them how to use it.
MLK'S GOAL(S)
King's end goal, highlighted by Augustine, was threefold: redemption, reconciliation and the creation of the beloved community.
According to Augustine, when King refers to the beloved community, he is not referring to the kingdom of God. King was aware of the reality of sin in the world, therefore acknowledged that a utopia was not the goal.
Even though there were always going to disagreements and arguments, these could be solved through means of nonviolence by the beloved community.
"[MLK] viewed that [the beloved community] as a brotherhood and sisterhood of human beings from all backgrounds, all races, ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, living together, working together," Augustine said. "Finding nonviolent ways to resolve their differences and being able to interact together in harmony."
The audience of the book of Hebrews were Hellenistic Jews that turned Christian and were living through a time of social upheaval, according to Augustine. The writer of Hebrews wanted to encourage them to lean into those moments by following the way of Christ rather than conforming to the status quo or reverting back to their old ways.
In MLK's "Why We Can't Wait" book, he challenges the readers to seek a different response in their approach to the civil rights movement by following a Christian path of loving, nonviolent direct action.
Verses 24 and 25 call the audience to provoke one another and to practice love and good deeds. Augustine says this can only happen if Christians draw closer to one another and encourage one another, instead of pulling away from each other.
To conclude, Augustine ended the session by asking Biola what their response will be. Whatever their response is, it carries eternal weight.
"Our decision has eternal consequences," Augustine said. "We can't afford to wait because eternity is at stake."
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Ray Spillenger: Rediscovery of a Black Mountain Painter
Curated by Theodore E. Stebbins Jr.
Ray Spillenger studied with Willem de Kooning and Josef Albers at Black Mountain College during the summer of 1948. This exhibition comprises two decades of his work from the BMC era to the late 1960s. Spillenger's paintings demonstrate a total commitment to abstraction and a passionate love of color.
After leaving Black Mountain College, Spillenger moved to New York City, where he became a member of "the Club," Cedar Tavern regular, and friend to Abstract Expressionist luminaries including Franz Kline, Jackson Pollock, and Philip Guston. Despite significant contributions to the formation of the New York School, Spillenger did not find commercial and critical success. Ray Spillenger: Rediscovery of a Black Mountain Painter invites a re-examination of 20th-century American art history through a corpus of work never shown to the public. A full color catalogue will accompany the exhibition.
Ray Spillenger, Composition: White, Aqua, Yellow, c. 1951-54, oil on canvas, 27 ½ x 23 ½ inches. Estate of Raymond Spillenger.
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We're delighted to announce our MFDF live music programme announcement and it's a killer line up featuring the likes of, The Slow Readers Club, I Am Kloot legend John Bramwell and New Orleans-style street procession band Mr Wilson's Second Liners.
MFDF is not only about eating and drinking – it's about enjoying it all Manchester-style with a stellar soundtrack of home-grown musical talent.
The City Life live music stage at the Festival Hub on Albert Square will be the spot for this jam-packed programme of eclectic music –all free and all best enjoyed with some stunning street food and a local craft beer.
The Festival will kick off in style with a high-octane performance by the AMAZING Mr Wilson's Second Liners. New Orleans meets 90s club classics, the Second Liners describe themselves as a rave funeral without the body! In New Orleans, funerals are celebrated in style, with noisy brass bands processing through the streets. The main section of the parade is known as First Line, but the real fun starts with the Second Line, those who follow the band to enjoy the music, marching with the musicians and twirling parasols or waving handkerchiefs. Welcome to Second Lining.: Mr Wilson's expend their collective musical talent paying homage to the diehard days of the Hacienda, 90s club culture and its greatest hero, Mr Tony Wilson. The vision is an anarchic, street extravaganza, bursting with colour and sound, rallying impromptu raves on street corners and rousing audiences young and old into a joyful frenzy. The perfect euphoric start to a heavenly and eccentric food Festival!
The party continues over the opening weekend with performances from incredible covers outfits like 'Whoever and the Somethings' and Covertones on Friday and Saturday night respectively.
During daylight hours some of Manchester's most talented acoustic artists will be taking to the stage including acclaimed Stockport Trio - The Heyes Sisters, and Charlotte Gallagher.
On Sunday, Manchester legend and XS Radio star Clint Boon of Inspiral Carpets fame will be taking over the decks at The Hub to provide a super duper family friendly Indie Disco as part of MFDF's Family Fun Day Sunday! Expect a joyful, Manchester afternoon of great tunes, cracking beers, fabulous food and family frolics.
The classic indie hits will continue into the night ith MFDF favourite DJ Dan Deighan on the decks to close the weekend.
On Monday Festival revelers can look forward to Monday Madness with XS Radio. The only station to broadcast entirely from Manchester Radio XS will be programming the stage on Monday night for a special takeover to kick off the week right. Artists will include Ryan Jarvis, Plastic House, The Smiths legend Mike Joyce and their drive time presenter Clint Boon will be back at the Hub too!
On Wednesday night Albert's Schloss will be taking over the Manchester Food and Drink Festival bringing their wild and wonderful brand of bohemian, eccentric beer palace entertainment to the Hub. Full line up to be announced but expect foot thumping and table dancing!
Thursday 4th will see City Life take over the stage where The Slow Readers Club will be headlining the stage and playing a live free show!
On the Finale weekend, Manchester band, Cassettes, will be headlining the Friday night. A hot covers band led by Bjorn Woodhall, who has recorded for the likes of Bruno Mars, The Who, Alex Hepburn, Simply Red, Nina Nesbitt, Joss Stone, The Hoosiers and performed on lots of European tours. Expect a classy covers set to fire the Festival weekend into gear!
Indie Pop Quartet Corella will be keeping Saturday afternoon up tempo whilst local singer songwriter and busker turned BBC R2 playlist star, Ben Williams, kicks things off with his trademark mellow sounds.
On Sunday the Festival will close in style with a very special show from I Am Kloot legend John Bramwell who'll be showcasing songs from his latest solo album – Leave Alone The Empty Spaces. John is a one of the UK's most unique, and talented singer-songwriters who has been performing as a musician for over 30 years.
As part of I Am Kloot, he released ten albums, receiving a Mercury Music Prize nomination in 2011, for the exquisite, Sky at Night, produced by Guy Garvey & Craig Potter from Elbow. A brilliant showman, throughout his career John has developed a legendary live reputation establishing a relationship with audiences with his refreshing honesty and tall stories.
Leave Alone the Empty Spacesis a stunning showcase of John's skillful, widely acclaimed song-writing and his unique voice. It's the first completely new collection of songs by John as a solo artist since he started his adventures away from I Am Kloot. He'll be performing new songs from the album as well as some I Am Kloot classics.
John will be joined by his regular special guest support friend Dave Fidler. A successful singer, songwriter in his own right, Dave has travelled the world with John. He'll be performing a set of some of his classics alongside songs from his latest album I'm Not Here.
A feast of fine artists fit for a Mancunian food festival!
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Brace yourself…this is actually my third post of the week! As I said at the beginning of the year, December was too hectic and I had so much to tell you that I didn't get round to doing, that I'm really trying to stay focused and organised this year!
As the title of the post suggests, this has something to do with Norfolk and it's definitely a hidden gem that you won't want to miss! For those of you who follow my Instagram closely, you may have seen that back in mid-December I was in Norfolk for a birthday weekend treat. I first of all have to mention Norfolk as a whole – isn't it gorgeous? For those of you who haven't been, use this post as justification for visiting! The countryside is beautiful and there's so much to do at any time of the year. But in this post I want to focus on one particular part of Norfolk and one very special place – The Bedingfeld Arms.
Located in the small picturesque village of Oxburgh, West Norfolk, The Bedingfeld Arms really is a hidden gem. It's a gorgeous country pub – think of everything you want in a country pub – cosy, open fires, welly boots welcome, friendly locals and of course delicious seasonal food on offer and a great selection of drinks to cater for everyone – The Bedingfeld has all of this and then some. Originally a coaching inn, it has been lovingly refurbished by the wonderful Catkin and Stephen Parker (Catkin is most definitely the hostess with the mostess, you'll be sure to see her floating around the pub at some point during your stay – full of ideas of things to do and see she is the most welcoming part of the pub!), the pub now offers Bed & Breakfast so you don't even need to worry about who's driving home – although FYI, if you are the designated driver in the group there's some rather delicious mocktails on offer which are free if you're taxiing a bunch of drinkers!
Before I get onto the details..fun fact about the pub – it has a display of my very favourite brand Fairfax & Favor, I mean what other pub do you know that can boast that? Actually there is a huge variety of products from local craftsmen and women on display in every possible corner of the pub, it's jam-packed full of quirky, unusual and delightful trinkets, kind of like an undiscovered treasure trove – and if you ask nicely you'll be pointed in the direction of where you can purchase them. Just be warned that your wallet may regret you asking because there's so many lovely things to lust over. As it happens the Bedingfeld's lovely owners happen to have a rather famous son – the "Favor" in Fairfax & Favor! (which incidentally is just a short drive away from The Bedingfeld and now offers private appointments – just saying…).
Any pub that has Fairfax & Favor on display is a winner in my eyes!
The beauty of The Bedingfeld is that it feels like an old friend's house but at the same time has all of those lovely touches that make you feel so well looked after. Want to walk in with your muddy wellies closely followed by your four-legged companion? no problem. Want to dress for the occasion? Also welcome. Don't get me wrong, the place itself is fantastic, retaining much of it's traditional charm from it's days as a coaching inn, but with subtle luxuries that come with well considered interior design, in an idyllic location it couldn't cry cosy country pub more if it tried – but it's the people that really make this place a destination worth visiting. Everyone from the fabulous hosts themselves to front of house and all-round charming gentlemen Giles, to the waiters, waitresses and bar staff makes you feel like part of the furniture. So, what else do you need to know?
Couldn't be more idyllic and very handily situated next to the beautiful Oxburgh Hall the pub is actually named after the family that used to own Oxburgh – The Bedingfeld's, a moated National Trust property that is well worth a visit. Also very close to Holkham beach, Thetford forest and surrounding by beautiful British countryside, this place is made for long walks or bike rides, followed by a hearty pub lunch of course.
The Bedingfeld offers a number of rooms for guests that are too far from home (or those who just don't fancy driving back after a merry evening!), your four-legged companion is also welcome in some! Each of the rooms has a different feel – you want a luxury stay (Boys, this is where the Valentines treat comes in..) go for the Bedingfeld Suite, or if it's an impromtu stay head to one of the coach rooms. Whilst the rooms differ in decor, all of them are gorgeously cosy, beautifully furnished and super comfy! Oh, they're all fantastic value for money too, so even more of a reason to go.
Food is definitely one of the most important aspects of a pub stay, well it's important to me in general! For me, the key to fantastic food is local, seasonal produce and The Bedingfeld's Head Chef obviously agrees. As much of the food on the menu is sourced as locally as possible, some of which is from the farms surrounding the village which is amazing. And its all delicious. I'm not sure what else I can say – we ate there both evenings, both days for breakfast and one day for lunch too and everything we had the pleasure of trying was amazing. There are a couple of dishes to highlight though – the Norfolk Oysters – To. Die. For. I was hoping to take a photo and show you, but they were gone way too quickly! Also the Venison dish, completely delicious and sourced from the local estate, can't get much more sustainable than that.
As I mentioned, the pub itself is beautiful and has been so well restored but without losing any of it's original charm. You literally have no idea where to look first when you walk in, because there are little hidden treasures in every corner – some are so well hidden that you really need to pay attention to notice them! It's a great place for a game of I Spy.. although there's plenty of board games if you do fancy something to occupy you whilst sitting next to the fire on a rainy day. I also have to mention the oak and stone room..a stunning new addition to the pub, made from a local joiner and finished so well, you'd never guess it was a new thing. It makes a great private function room if you have a special occasion, but it's also perfect for enjoying breakfast and catching the morning sun. If you're lucky you might also see the local muntjack who like to frequent the pub garden!
They couldn't be more welcoming. As I said everyone is completely brilliant and will make you feel like part of the furniture as soon as you get there. No request is too much trouble and that is a very unusual thing these days.
Needless to say I recommend the place! There are so many reasons why – far too many to cover in one post but hopefully I've given you a little taste of what's on offer. I can't wait to go back and see the pub in a different season, as wonderfully cosy and Christmassy as it was in December, I think it will be equally as delightful in late Spring/Summer when those picnic benches come into use!
So…I'm off to book my next stay before you guys get in there first!


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We are qualified to deliver the four - five week Ecovillage Design Education developed by our friends at Gaia Education. The Ecovillage Design Education (or EDE) is a practical course which draws on best practice from intentional ecological communities from around the world to present the different organs of what makes a self sufficient organisation of any scale, what are the key risk factors and once the participants are presented with the main systems that have been found to provide for basic needs in a fair and ecological way they can then start to design these solutions, or any others that they feel are needed into the situation specific case that they are working with.
The Ecovillage Design Curriculum or 'Wheel of Sustainability with it's four modiules that each have their own relevant subjects that provide a teaching position for experts of that specific subject for that specific region.
The EDE is broken into four modules: Social, environmental, economic and world view. These in tern are made up of different sections that cover all of the most important areas that a community need to cover if they are to create a totally self sufficient ecological community. Each of these modules needs to be run by a local expert and in tern, each of the smaller sections can be delivered by facilitators who have region specific knowledge. Thus deploying a Green Campus and delivering the EDE we draw in local experts in ecological food production, construction, community economics, traditional ceremony and many other areas of often traditional, highly skilled and all to often marginalised (by mainstream industry and culture) practices.
Here is a Green Campus that we put together as a thematic learning environment (because play is technically the best way to learn) for James Cameron and the film makers of the number one best selling film of all time (at the time) Avatar: Na'vi Camp re-skins or themes the four modules of The Eco-village Design Education curriculum in the thematic of the Avatar Universe.
We prepared this Eco-village Design Curriculum for James Cameron, Jon Landau and the other producers of Avatar (at the time it was the highest grossing film of all time). These Na'vi Camps were designed to leverage the popularity of Avatar to bring the Eco-Village Design Education to wider audiences.
After an initial positive response from Mr. Cameron we set about building a team of world renowned experts to deliver an amazing EDE for the cast and crew of Avatar: deploying a 'Na'vi Camp' where their team could "get into character" and learn how to live like the Na'vi: sustainably and in community.
The Na'vi Camp business plan (right) covers the deployment as a regenerative franchise and investment opportunity. Our friends who develop Apple iTunes with Steve Jobs (think iPod, iPhone, AppStore, Apple Music, AppleWatch etc) were there to help us build an app that "game-ified" the curriculum and allowed one to build up their Avatar completing quests (planting trees, geotagging useful ecological assets, establishing regenerative assets for their tribe, building their tribe). We have a little ways to go before we can deliver thematic learning environments like that, but we are slowly getting there and are always in touch with the Avatar team showing our progress; www.ReubenLangden.com is a co-founder of Green Campus which span off from Na'vi Camp.
Na'vi Camp is a fun thematic idea with a stellar cast for what you do with a Green Campus and Ecovillage Design Education however we have many more terrestrial opportunities where people would like us to deploy a Green Campus and run EDEs to establish ecovillages and regenerative assets all over the world, as discussed in our Newsletters.
The participants of an EDE at Arundel Green Camp present their green businesses pitches to the other Green Dragons (participants) of the EDE.


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West Yorkshire Police is taking to Twitter this weekend in support of a national campaign to highlight alcohol related harm and crime. A police inspector will be tweeting live about a selection of alcohol related incidents.
The national Twitter event will start at around 10pm on Saturday night and run to the early hours of Sunday morning. It's about raising awareness of how a night out drinking alcohol excessively can lead to harm, and impact on the demands of emergency services.
You can follow the tweets here or by searching on twitter for the hashtag #alcoholharm.
Alcohol is a significant factor in a large number of incidents we deal with. We devote substantial resources to preventing such incidents, responding to them when they occur and dealing with the aftermath of these alcohol fuelled crimes and altercations.
We are committed to keeping people safe and conducting operations to tackle alcohol related crime and disorder but it is also important for us to make people aware of the need to be responsible when drinking alcohol. Hopefully this event will help people realise the harm that alcohol can cause and the strain it puts on our service and that of our partners"
Former footballer turned professional boxer Curtis Woodhouse has been hailed a 'hero' after driving to the home of a Twitter troll.
Olympians have taken to Twitter to pay tribute to Rebecca Adlington and to wish her luck as she retires from competitive swimming.
Five people have been charged over the naming online of the woman raped by former Sheffield United footballer Ched Evans.
Zayn Malik from Bradford has quit Twitter, apparently, because of abusive tweets. The member of the boy band One Direction, has closed down his account saying he was fed up with all the "useless opinions."
A trainee accountant who threatened to blow up Robin Hood airport as a joke on Twitter has today won a famous High Court victory. Paul Chambers had been convicted of sending a menacing message, but he's now won his appeal in London and he left the court without a stain on his character.
A trainee accountant who threatened to blow up Robin Hood airport as a joke on Twitter has won a High Court victory. Paul Chambers had been convicted of sending a menacing message but today he won his appeal in London and left the court without a stain on his character.
Paul Chambers has cleared his name after he was convicted of sending a menacing tweet threatening to blow up Doncaster Airport.