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Champagne Cowboys Reviews
Double Wide Reviews
DOUBLE WIDE and CHAMPAGNE COWBOYS are your first two books in the Whip Stark series. When can we expect the third?
Typing away. I'll keep you posted.
Why did you write your current book, .45-CALIBER PERFUME?
I like reading down-and-dirty noirs and always wanted to write one. One lazy pandemic morning, these three, er, ethically challenged characters showed up in my head and I banged it out.
It's dark and funny and moves speedily along to a violent ending that you won't see coming.
Leo's acceptance speech for one of his two Spur Awards for Double Wide
Leo with Longmire author Craig Johnson
Anything else interesting in the works?
I've written a love story. Seriously. Sure, it's got a murder and two revenge killings, but those things happen amid the drug war.
Will Zachary is a southern Arizona rancher. Merry O'Hara is a privileged Harvard girl heading west to graduate school at Stanford. When her car breaks down on his ranch, he rescues her, and these two people who have absolutely no business being together fall completely, totally, ridiculously … well, you see where this is going.
Or do you? How can two people make a go of it while fighting to save the ranch from smugglers? Is a happy ending for Will and Merry even possible?
It's called THE FLYING Z.
Leo with his nieces at a book signing
You spent a long time as a reporter. Do you have a favorite story?
I wrote so much for so long that it's hard to pick. I'll name two.
I wrote a story for Sports Illustrated about a Tucson couple (An Oasis for Some Pioneers), Chester and Lucille Willis. They took Black ballplayers for the Cleveland Indians into their homes during spring training at a time, the 1940s, when Tucson's hotels were still segregated. The players included the great Satchel Paige and Larry Doby, the American League's first Black player.
The other story was in the Tucson Weekly and is about a crew from Tucson's Davis-Monthan Air Force Base who performed a daring helicopter rescue in Afghanistan of Navy Seal Marcus Luttrell. He became famous for his book LONE SURVIVOR, and the movie made from it.
Both were stories of ordinary folks doing extraordinary things.
Talking with former ATF undercover agent Jay Dobyns.
Major Jeff Peterson (left) piloted the helicopter that rescued Navy Seal Marcus Luttrell in Afghanistan 2005. Story (Navy Seal Down) appeared in the Tucson Weekly in November 2009.
Leo speaking on panel at Left Coast Crime Conference in Reno, Nevada
Leo with fellow Brash Books writers Phoef Sutton (l) and Craig Faustus Buck
Any writing advice?
Read. All writers are readers. There's no way around that.
Secondly, write. It doesn't matter what you write, whether it's in your diary or for your local shopper. But you have to write. Get used to putting your butt in a chair and words on the screen. The more you do it, the better you will get at it.
There's no way around this, either.
Read THE ELEMENTS OF STYLE, a classic writing book. Once you've mastered everything in there, ignore all other writing advice and get busy reading and writing.
Warner Glenn and Leo at Malpai Ranch
What is the difference between writing journalism and fiction?
Fiction has to be true. Sort of a joke, but not really. Here is what I mean.
Rarely when reading journalism do people say, "That could never happen." News stories usually come with some combination of eyewitnesses, police reports, court papers, quotes from the people involved, maybe videos. It happened.
But fiction has a higher standard of truth. Plenty of people might be inclined to say of your novel, "That could never happen."
As a writer of fiction, you have to make sure your story in believable.
Other than that, journalism and fiction are fundamentally the same. You have to put your butt in the chair and do it.
In Guaymas, Mexico with the Hermosillo Naranjeros
Leo receiving award from actor A Martinez
A fan with Champagne Cowboys
What are your favorite novels?
How much time do we have? To name two, THE GREAT GATSBY, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, and THE BIG SLEEP, by Raymond Chandler.
Wait, I want to toss in another underappreciated Chandler offering, his final book, THE LONG GOODBYE. A lot of hard-earned wisdom in this semi-autobiographical gem.
Hold on, I have a fourth: THE SHOOTIST, by Glendon Swarthout. It's about J.B. Books, a dying gunfighter who comes to El Paso in 1901. The love story anchors what might be the best Western novel ever written. The movie version featured Lauren Bacall and John Wayne in his final film performance.
What about nonfiction?
IN COLD BLOOD, by Truman Capote. Love that first sentence: "The village of Holcomb stands on the high wheat plains of western Kansas, a lonesome area that other Kansans call "'out there.'"
THE KILLER ANGELS, Michael Shaara's novel about Gettysburg. Won the Pulitzer Prize in 1975. His character descriptions are brilliant.
Leo with author J.P.S. Brown at his home in Patagonia, Arizona


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Christmas Near Miss: Santa-Fairy and the Tooth Claus
Sep 15, 2019 by Tammy Euliano, in Short Stories
Published in A Time to Laugh
December twenty-third again? Nick had barely recovered from last Christmas. Check that, Nick hadn't recovered from last Christmas, and now it was bearing down again. He needed a break, time off. But the calendar pages kept flipping by. It used to be the happiest time of the year, the whole North Pole energized. He missed watching movies with Rudolph, laughing over their distorted life stories. He missed the elf flash mobs, those little guys could dance. But most of all he missed his own sense of joy.
"Hey sad sack." A small voice came from the doorway.
"Tanya, hi. How's the Tooth Fairy business?"
"Apparently better than Santa Clausing. What gives? You're about to be on stage."
He groaned. "Nothing, just not feeling it this year. I need a break. "
"A break, seriously, you work one freaking day a year and you need a break? What about me? I never have a night off…ever."
"Typical. You think Christmas is a one-day thing. Who do you think makes all those toys?"
"Mattel, Nintendo, Lego…"
Santa glanced at his shuttered workshop and felt a little smaller. "But keeping the list is a full-time job, as is training the reindeer, and keeping Mrs. Claus happy."
Tanya plugged her tiny ears. "TMI there, Nicko."
"I mean helping in the kitchen. Keeping up this physique is a full-time job." He patted his over-round belly and tried a smile. It didn't take. "And training the mall Santas. Sheesh, Millenials are impossible. They demand two breaks an hour, environmentally safe hand sanitizer, and pre-visit antibiotics for any kid with a cough. Last month, a guy who missed only one on the final exam, argued the date of Christmas was an unfair question."
She giggled her tittery giggle. "I can't believe you haven't been forced to change Vixen's name. It's so judgy."
"One group demanded I 'free the beasts of burden'," he said with air quotes. "Rudolph led a sneak attack and let's just say they're all requiring new roofs and some serious yard work."
"Good for Rudolph," Tanya said with another laugh that would ordinarily be contagious.
Why didn't Nick find that story funny? "I need a break."
"Come on. You need a break from being the most loved mythical creature in the Western hemisphere? Kids stop believing in me by the age of six, and Spanish kids think I'm a mouse. A mouse for heaven's sake. Do I look like a mouse to you?"
Nick held his thumb and forefinger apart to approximate mouse-size. Tanya would fit inside. She flitted away. "No, of course not," he said. "You're a lovely, if diminutive, fairy."
"Diminutive? How many fairies do you know? I'm average height."
Must be a female thing, his five-foot-tall wife frequently said the same thing, and he knew better than to argue. "Yes, sorry, of course you are."
"But I hear you Nick. I'm sick of picking up teeth, too. Under a pillow was the dumbest plan ever. They slip out and I'm having to hunt all over creation, without waking up the kid, or the dog. There has to be a market for a bedside tooth jar."
"Buddy would suggest a stamp so kids could mail you their teeth."
"Buddy the elf?"
Nick nodded.
"He thinks Venmo is the same as finding money under your pillow?" Tanya scoffed.
"No, you're right. That's what I keep telling him. Our jobs need the human-like- creature touch." He hoped that didn't offend her. She could be sensitive. "Buddy wants to replace my deliveries with drones. Ever since the whole "Mommy kissing Santa – Mistletoe" fiasco, he's been pressing to get me out of the homes."
"Wasn't that in like 1952?"
"It keeps resurfacing, stupid Jackson 5." Nick had underestimated little Tommie Connor's threat. A Red Ryder sounded like a wagon. The elves even painted those words on the side. Who knew he wanted a BB gun? And considering the subsequent threat, Nick had probably done the neighborhood a favor. Then, ten years later came the song, and then all the re-releases, and then a TV movie. Thank goodness Mrs. Claus never doubted him.
"Do you think that's really why Buddy wants to take over the deliveries? I mean, look what he did to your workshop." She gestured to the sad building.
Nick's stomach squeezed. "He said out-sourcing would save on labor costs. I should have known better. Nothing can match the elves' craftsmanship. I'd put even the ones on the Island of Misfit Toys up against anything from those overseas factories."
"So we can't quit, but we both need a break. Time to find ourselves, and rekindle passion for our jobs."
"Like a gap year?"
"How about a gap week for starters?" she said.
"That sounds amazing, but I can't disappoint the kids on Christmas."
"How are you going to go being all jolly when your heart isn't in it?"
Nick shrugged. He'd fake it, like he had the past several years, ever since he secretly accessed social media and learned he wasn't so beloved as he'd been led to believe.
"Tell you what," Tanya said, "how about we trade places, just for a week?"
"You can't be serious. Tomorrow is Christmas Eve. That wouldn't be fair to you."
"Hey, I get the rest of the week off, right?"
"Well, yes, I suppose." He generally slept the rest of the week.
"While you still have to work every single night. You don't know how much I'd love to just stay home for a night, all night."
Nick's misgivings faded at the prospect of having Christmas Eve off, to sit by the fire with Mrs. Claus and watch anything not animated, and not on the Hallmark Channel. It could work.
"Let's do it," Nick said.
"Do what?" Buddy, the mission director, appeared in the doorway, without knocking. He never knocked.
Nick decided the straightforward approach was best. "Tanya and I are trading places for a week."
Buddy stared. "She's taking your place? On the sleigh? Delivering gifts?"
"She is. It'll be great. She has loads of experience."
"Listen, Nick, if you need a break, I have the drones pretty much ready to go. Untested, but they should be okay."
"We can't have just okay, Buddy. It's Christmas, and requires the touch of a caring, thoughtful being. Not an autonomous drone."
Buddy seemed unconvinced, but he didn't argue.
Next, Nick led Tanya to the pasture. The reindeer didn't argue either. They barely noticed as Tanya flitted among them, introducing herself. It wasn't until she came back that Nick saw she was plugging her nose. "First order of business is a bath. They smell awful."
"Good luck with that. And even if you can talk them into it, their Christmas Eve meal is refried beans."
She wrinkled her nose. Nick fished in his pocket and handed her a bottle of liquid peppermint. "Put some inside your scarf."
They moved toward the house. Tanya snapped her tiny fingers and a long printout appeared in Nick's hand. "What's this?"
"Kids who've lost a tooth so far today. They'll need their cash tonight."
"No problem, I have a stockpile of quarters from the old days."
"Quarters? Are you kidding? The average per-tooth payout is almost four dollars."
Santa coughed. "For a baby tooth?"
"Inflation." Tanya shrugged. "It's more for the parents, wanting their kids to still be innocent believers."
"You know, it's creatures like you and the Easter Bunny that shorten my role in these kids' lives."
And Nick realized it wasn't such a bad thing after all. Once the kids stopped believing in the lesser mythical creatures, they started questioning his existence. Which meant less work for him. Why had that bothered him for so long? And why did it still?
He scanned the list of names, pulled a pen from behind his ear and scratched through Jason Oranski.
"This kid's on the naughty list."
"So what? I don't discriminate on the basis of behavior."
"But, he didn't feed his cat for a whole month, and lied about it."
"And that's a problem, why? I hate that cat, always hissing at me. Where's your list?
Santa pointed to a three-foot tall mound in the corner.
"Seriously?" She stared wide-eyed. "You know, I can pop in and out way faster than your stinky reindeer can fly around."
Santa glanced back at the pasture to be sure they hadn't heard. "Pop in and out? Carrying literally tons of gifts? Santa Claus isn't a cash-based economy like the Tooth Fairy."
Tanya raised an eyebrow.
"Besides, the kids need to hear the prancing and pawing of each little foot."
"Hang on. Are you talking about the poem? No way I'm bounding down a chimney. I can't just throw my wings in the laundry like your fat suit."
"Whatever, as long as they hear the clip clop on the roof. Just pop in close to the fireplace, okay?"
The front door opened and Mrs. Claus appeared. "Tanya, what a nice surprise. Would you like some hot cocoa and fresh-baked cookies?"
"I'm not much for sweets," Tanya said, "but I'd love some milk."
Nick kissed his wife on her flour-smudged cheek. "Great news. Guess who's going to be home for Christmas?"
She stared.
"Me! Tanya and I are trading places for a week."
Cocoa spilled over the table. At the alarm in his wife's eyes, he said, "Work. We're trading jobs." He wrapped an arm around her shoulders. "After I pay a small subset of children for the completely natural event of losing a baby tooth, we can roast chestnuts over an open fire, and I won't have Jack Frost nipping at my nose." Or other parts.
"Chestnuts are poisonous," Mrs. Claus said.
Why was everyone such a negative Nellie? "We can watch the radar as Tanya here does all the deliveries."
His wife looked less thrilled than he expected. "What's the matter?"
"Oh, I don't know. You're Santa, you deliver gifts on Christmas Eve." She shook her head. "It's just wrong. It's who you are. Who we are."
"Won't it be fun being someone else for a change? Someone who gets Christmas off?"
"But what if…" She looked at Tanya and trailed off.
"We've talked it all through. What could possibly go wrong?"
Mrs. Claus moved toward the kitchen door. "Um, can I talk with you, alone, for a moment?"
Nick apologized to Tanya. "Sorry about this, she doesn't do change well."
As soon as the door swung closed, his wife turned on him. "What are you thinking? She's a fairy. Everyone knows she's flighty."
Nick let that one pass.
"Are you aware that at least a quarter of the kids wake up each day without money under their pillows? Why do you think that is?" She jammed her fists on her ample hips. He'd not seen her this angry since he invited all the elves to dinner before the factory closed. Sure, he should have known there were thousands of them, but they were small, how much could they eat?
He decided the question was likely rhetorical.
"Because Tanya the Tooth Fairy is a light-weight lush. She nips a little from the first few houses, and that's all it takes, small as she is. You can't let her play Santa. Christmas will be ruined."
Nick's first thought, "People leave liquor for the Tooth Fairy?" His second thought, "All they leave me is milk." So he said, "It'll be fine, dear. She can't get drunk off milk."
Several hours later, Nick began his first Tooth Fairy rounds. The wings Tanya fashioned for him chafed, and the spell she'd cast so he could travel without the reindeer gave him vertigo. He cross-checked Tanya's list with his own, and sorted in descending order of behavior. If he delivered only a portion, he wanted it to be the deserving kids. If he felt better later, he'd finish the list. But he didn't feel better, so Jason-the-cat-hater got to keep his tooth, as did Oscar-the-hair-puller, and Brenda-the-biter. Hopefully she'd lose more teeth quickly.
Nick couldn't return too early or Tanya would know, so he took a break in Bermuda for some Dramamine, and again near San Diego for No-Doz. When he made it back to the North Pole, Tanya asked, "How did it go?"
"Fine, it went fine. How's it going with Rudolph and the gang?"
"Good. We've come to an agreement. I'll give them twice the beans when we get back if they'll stick to vegetables until then."
"Vegetables?" He glanced at the reindeer happily munching.
Tanya gave Nick's belly a meaningful look. "They're these things that grow in the ground. Broccoli, kale, no surprise you're unfamiliar."
Nick didn't have the heart to tell her about broccoli farts.
"So there's one more thing I forgot to mention," he said.
"Just one?"
He shrugged, she won't like hearing this, but if people left her liquor…. "Most everyone leaves out a little treat for Santa, and they'll be disappointed if the cookies are left untouched."
Her eyes filled. "They leave you treats?"
"They leave you…" Should he mention the booze? Probably not. "…a part of themselves."
Anger flared in her tiny eyes. She wasn't buying it.
"Look, I'm sorry. I never asked them to leave things for me, and I won't ask you to eat something you don't like. But can you just break a cookie or two at each house? Spread around some crumbs and then move on."
She nodded, but her forlorn expression tore at his heart. She was jealous of the treats. Or was it the appreciation the treats represented? Despite the haters on Instagram, Santa was beloved. Tanya had few likes, and was never trending. Santa, on the other hand, went viral every Christmas. He really did have the better job. A little appreciation went a long way.
Christmas Eve came. Nick ensured the sleigh was loaded and ready. He patted Rudolph on the head. "How ya feelin' big guy?"
Rudolph squeezed his eyes shut, and let out a belch so loud his nose lit. "Gassy," he said.
"Sorry about that, but you're ready, right?"
His nose lit again.
"Keep an eye on Tanya."
"Will do, Boss. It won't be the same without you."
Nick's stomach did a small flip.
"It'll be a lot lighter," Donner said. Count on him to lighten the mood.
As they lifted off, Nick felt a strange melancholy. He belonged on that sleigh. It had never flown without him. A tear threatened, the first in several centuries. He wiped it away and headed inside to don the loathsome wings and head out on Tooth Fairy rounds. "Nick," Mrs. Claus stopped him at the doorway. "It's Christmas Eve. Kids are about to get mountains of presents. They're not going to care about a lousy quarter from the Tooth Fairy."
"Four dollars."
"The average is almost four dollars."
She gave me her I'm-taking-a-breath-so-I-don't-lose-it face. Then said, "You need to stay here, in case there's a problem. You might have to step in."
"Step in?"
She grasped his hand and led him to the Control Room where Mission Director Buddy was watching the radar on enormous screens covering the far wall. "She's several thousand deliveries behind," he said."She'll get the hang of it," Nick said. "The first time I delivered, I was behind--"
"The first time you delivered there were less than a thousand homes total," his wife said.
A ticker over the map counted down remaining deliveries. It was barely moving. "Fifteen thousand behind…twenty. She stopped moving."
"Zoom in," Nick said.
Buddy zoomed on the area of Tanya's red blinking light. Russia. There weren't a lot of deliveries in Russia. An enormous mansion filled the screen.
"Oh no," Nick said. "The Smirnoffs'."
"Who?" Mrs. Claus asked.
The view stopped zooming. Tanya lay on the arm of a leather sofa, a tiny straw extending from her mouth into a mug on the coffee table.
"He always puts a little something in the milk, to warm me up."
"Nicholas."
"I forgot."
Silence fell as the digital counter remained frozen.
"I'll suit up," Nick said. How could he have been so stupid? And how was he going to make up for lost time? "Buddy, how far along are you with the drones in Europe? Could we use them to catch up, then I'll cover the Americas?"
"They're ready," Buddy said. "And way easier in Europe without the FAA." He typed a command on his computer and the radar over Western Europe filled almost immediately with tiny dots. "They'll be near the Smirnoff's when you get there."
Nick rushed from the room to finish the job. Being Santa was his life, his calling, and his passion. Next time he needed a break he'd think about those slimy baby teeth. And maybe talk with the Easter Bunny instead . . .
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Tattoos are no longer reserved for bikers, soldiers and other tough guys; in fact, tattoos for women are becoming just as much the norm as tattoos on men. They don't just grace the bodies of celebrities, either; today many everyday women, from professionals to stay-at-home moms, are getting tattoos.
One of the first famous tattooed women was Betty Broadbent. Starting in around 1927, she began an illustrious career with Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus. Betty was one of the first women ever to have a full body tattoo, and also one of the first to be tattooed by the "new" electric tattoo machine. Her full body tattoo was done by a New York artist named Charlie Wagner, and after getting tats all over her body, she displayed them in the circus side shows, earning quite a bit of money (and reputation). Eventually, Betty became a tattoo artist herself and worked at the job until her retirement in 1967.
Many other tattooed ladies helped make tattoos for women more popular. While most females who had a lot of body art stayed in the circus arenas, others broke out into modeling and other entertainment avenues.
The types of tattoos that women choose to get are as diverse as women themselves. One famous tattoo that has been reproduced many times on the bodies of women is a small heart tattoo that was first inked on Janis Joplin. Just before her death, Joplin got this heart inked over her left breast, completed by famous tattoo artist Lyle Tuttle. In the year after her death in 1970, Tuttle estimated that he completed over 100 copies of this famous heart.
Hearts make a great statement for many women, who want to have something permanent to remind them of a person they love. Some choose to get these tattoos with a name inked in a banner across them, in order to memorialize or pay tribute to an important love. Others just like the beauty of a heart tattoo. Of course, there are many other images that are seen as "women's tattoos" besides a heart.
Many tattoo enthusiasts also see flowers as tattoos for women, although the first floral tattoos were inked on men. Butterflies, fairies, dragonflies and other delicate images are also primarily tattooed on women. Other women eschew the idea of a female tat, and decide to get tattoos that would usually be seen on men. These include tats of skulls, snakes, dragons, daggers and various other images that are usually seen as male.
Another type of tattoo that is often seen on a woman is a male-oriented tattoo that has been given a bit of a female flare. Some women may choose to get a dragon tattoo, for example, but have it colored in such a way that it is unmistakably female. Other examples are flames (colored purple and pink instead of the traditional red and yellow) and skulls that have flowers intertwined in the design.
The lower back: This uniquely female tattoo site is perfect for showing off in a pair of low rise jeans, because this area of the back rarely stretches as you age. Keep in mind that it is a frequently inked spot with a less-than-appealing nickname; sometimes it is referred to as a "tramp stamp."
The ankle: Getting an anklet tattooed just above the foot is a delicate way to add some sensuality to the tattoo spot. Men rarely get tattoos that are confined solely to this area, making it a distinctly female spot.
The back of the neck: Women with longer hair may find the back of the neck to be an attractive place to get inked. The tattoo is easily hidden when your hair is down, and shown off in seconds when the hair is pulled up. Keep in mind that if you get inked here and decide to sport shorter hair, you will miss the ability to cover the tat easily.
Upper back and shoulders: The upper back gives a lot of easily concealed canvas for women who want a larger tattoo that doesn't come with the "tramp stamp" label. Using both shoulders also adds some symmetry to the design.
If you are leaning towards a floral design, check out BMEzine's floral tattoo section.If you are more interested in something large and intricate, a fairy might be just the image you are looking for.
This gallery at Get Tattoos Ideas has a number of examples.
Finally, if you'd like to get that ubiquitous heart tattoo, check out some great heart tattoos at Tattoo Design.
Remember, the tattoo you choose should mean something to you - and not just be what society dictates as a "woman's" tattoo. Pick an image that's important to your life.


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O Memorial do Titanic () é um monumento de granito no sudoeste de Washington, D.C. erguido em memória dos homens que deram a vida para salvar as mulheres e crianças  do acidente com RMS Titanic, que foram salvas graças a colaboração de outros tripulantes.

A imagem de dez metros de altura representa um homem com os braços estendidos. O monumento foi inaugurado em 26 de maio de 1931 em memória as vítimas do desastre do RMS Titanic e em homenagem aos homens que deram suas vidas pelas das suas mulheres e crianças. Foi adicionado como um objeto no Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos em 12 de outubro de 2007.

O memorial actualmente está localizado na Rua P (P Street como é conhecida) na zona sudoeste da cidade de Washington, ao lado do canal, perto do Forte Lesley J. McNair. Foi projectado por Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, que venceu o concurso público em comissão, e esculpido por John Horrigan.

O monumento foi, enfim, erguido em 26 de maio de 1931, por Helen Herron Taft. Inicialmente situava-se na Avenida New Hampshire, ao longo do rio Potomac, mas em 1966 foi removido para o local onde se ergue agora, o "Kennedy Center". Contudo, foi transportado para a sua actual localização em 1972. Apesar de seus deslocamentos sempre permaneceu na região sudoeste de Washington.

Uma réplica da cabeça da estatua, foi esculpida em mármore e exibida em Paris, em 1921. A réplica foi adquirida pelo Governo Francês e abrigada no Musée du Luxembourg.

Em Titanic, de 1997 (dirigido por James Cameron), há uma cena em que os actores Leonardo Di Caprio e Kate Winslet imitam, como seus personagens, a pose da estátua na proa do transatlântico.

As Inscrições
Além da estatua, há duas inscrições em inglês que fazem parte do memorial em honra a todos que ajudaram a resgatar vítimas do naufrágio.

Ver também
 RMS Titanic
 Lista de passageiros do RMS Titanic

Ligações externas
 Website sobre o Memorial das Mulheres do Titanic
 Washington, DC MPS Titanic Memorial  no National Archives Catalog
 Titanic Memorial  no NPGallery Asset Detail
 Projecto do Memorial das Mulheres do Titanic
 Fotografias do Memorial das Mulheres do Titanic

Monumentos comemorativos
Escultura dos Estados Unidos
Mulheres Titanic
Objetos do Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos em Washington, D.C.
RMS Titanic

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HEADHUNTERS SAYS A fly that has exploded in the last few years, the Split Case is an excellent representation of a ready-to-emerge PMD nymph. Which the Missouri has lots of. When this fly is on in June and July, it's tough to beat. We also carry this pattern in a no-bead traditional version.


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The Chelsea City Council recently approved a resolution to update its business licenseordinance that had been in place since 2011.
The Chelsea City Council recently approved a resolution to amend its business license ordinance.
City Clerk Crystal Etheredge said the ordinance had been in place since 2011, and because so much has changed in the past nine years, it was time for updates to be made.
"Being one of the fastest growing cities, we kind of have to keep up with changes in the times," she said. "We had a suspicion ours were not on par with other surrounding cities our size."
The city hired a third party (HDL) to do a business license ordinance review and fee schedule to see where Chelsea was compared to other cities similar in population and proximity.
Etheredge said one of the facets they were looking at in terms of the fee schedule was to make a couple of adjustments in some areas like big box retail and construction.
The business license year is from January to December. Renewals typically go out in November, but due to COVID-19, it will be in December. There will be no penalties or interest until after Feb. 15.
The city previously had a third party administrator handle the business licenses, but the city took it over last year. By doing it, the city could save the money on processing and transaction fees.
"It made good sense to bring it in house," Etheredge said. "It's going to be worth it in the long run."
While all businesses won't see a change in their rates, here is a list of the ones that are changing:
CHANGES IN FLAT FEES FOR RETAILERS PER YEAR
Up to $250K: $200
$1 million: $750
$2 million: $1,000
$5 million: $1500
$10 million: $3,000
Over $10 million: $3,000 plus 50 cents per thousand
CHANGES FOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES PER YEAR
Construction residential general contractor: $300
Residential subcontractor: $200
Commercial general contractor: $400
Commercial subcontractor: $250
CHANGES IN DEVELOPERS AND HOME BUILDERS PER YEAR
Up to $1 million in sales: $300
Over $5 million: $1,000
ALCOHOL LICENSES
Beer: $100
Wine: $100
Liquor: $250
Restaurant alcohol license: $250
"This just got us up to the average of surrounding cities," Mayor Tony Picklesimer said. "We are not the highest, but we're no longer the lowest."
Earlier this year, the city contracted with a company to find businesses that were operating within the city without a business license. With over 2,500 businesses in the city, Etheredge said she was surprised to find out there were around 500 found operating without a license.
"We contacted them and sent a bill," she said. "They had to get compliant and purchase a business license and pay any penalties assessed and move forward. For those that were not doing business anymore, we were able to close those accounts so they don't show up as delinquent."
Picklesimer said the city is not trying to get anything it's not entitled to, but if people are doing business in Chelsea, they need to have a business license.
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A website for buyers of overseas properties says Chinese nationals inquired about US$1.45-billion worth of Canadian properties last year, though interest in Toronto and Vancouver slipped following the introduction of foreign-buyer taxes.
China and Hong Kong-based investors will still have a growing desire for Canadian real estate in 2019, predicts Juwai.com, but the increase will be slim compared with the ravenous growth of the past.
Juwai.com serves Chinese-language clients who are mainly based in China and Hong Kong and looking to purchase property abroad.
The Shanghai-based real estate portal says searches by overseas investors skyrocketed in Calgary and Halifax and jumped in Ottawa and Montreal after buyers veered away from Vancouver and Toronto.
The company says their customers had a weak appetite for Canadian real estate in early 2018 compared with the frenetic buying years of 2015 and 2016.
So far the fallout from the detention of Meng Wanzhou is not weighing on real estate investors, Juwai.com says.
Relations between Ottawa and Beijing have been strained since the Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. executive was arrested at Vancouver airport in December but Juwai.com clients are not talking about the case, the company says.
Juwai.com predicts that searches by Chinese investors for Canadian property will increase about 10 per cent in 2019 compared with 2018. The growth rate will be fairly flat compared with last year when searches increased eight per cent during a year of fluctuating demand.
By comparison, searches surged 76.1 per cent in 2015 and 43.4 per cent 2016 before the growth rate flatlined at 1.3 per cent in 2017.
Juwai.com chief executive officer Carrie Law says demand dropped precipitously in the first two quarters of 2018 before recovering in the second half of 2018.
Ms. Law says enquiries from China for Vancouver properties dipped 2.8 per cent in 2018 from 2017. Toronto fared even worse, with a 10.3 per cent fall during 2018.
The provincial government of British Columbia introduced a tax on real estate purchases by non-resident buyers in 2016 and Ontario followed suit in 2017.
The B.C. government more recently tacked on what it calls a speculation tax aimed at out-of-province residents who own second homes or vacation properties that are not rented out in B.C.'s urban markets. It also collects an annual surtax that targets owners of properties assessed at more than $3-million in value.
"With steep foreign buyer taxes and high prices in Vancouver and Toronto, we have seen an increasing number of Chinese buyers shift to other cities in Canada," Ms. Law says.
In Halifax, Chinese residential real estate enquiries surged an eye-popping 394 per cent. Calgary saw a 234.4-per-cent climb.
In Montreal, searches jumped 35.7 per cent in 2018 from 2017.
"The Chinese buyer boom in Montreal began earlier and is larger than in other second-tier cities," Ms. Law says.
Ms. Law points out that the growth rates in Calgary and Halifax appear startlingly high because Chinese buying in Calgary and Halifax during 2018 grew from such a low base.
But that trend is changing, Ms. Law says, as Chinese buyers seek more affordable homes. while also avoiding high foreign buyer taxes. She adds that developers in these cities are also ramping up their marketing to buyers from China.
As for the Meng Wanzhou case, Ms. Law says buyers working with Juwai.com are not mentioning the tension between China and Canada as a concern.
She adds, however, that she can't make a prediction for how the case will impact Chinese buyer interest in Canada later in 2019.
Events could poison Chinese attitudes towards Canada, she says, or Beijing could erect new barriers to make travel and investment more difficult. She points to the slowdown in Canadian canola exports as an example.
Ms. Law says buyers from China are less interested in purchasing in the United States. An intentional slowdown on visa processing, the uncertainty surrounding the government shutdown and worries about future fallout from the trade war all contribute to the chill, she says.
Ms. Law says the main obstacles to buying in Canada are Beijing's regime of capital controls and the foreign buyer taxes imposed by provinces in this country.
She doesn't believe either of those factors will change significantly in 2019.
The appeal of Canadian properties to foreign buyers is a hot topic in the real estate industry because markets have been sputtering across the country and the impact of investment from overseas is so hard to measure.
Some neighbourhoods in the Greater Toronto Area, including Markham, Richmond Hill and Willowdale, for example, have seen real estate sales cool as demand from foreign buyers has waned. Those areas also saw prices inflate quickly during the overheated years before the government of Ontario introduced a 15-per-cent tax on purchases by non-resident speculators in 2017.
But across the country, higher interest rates and tighter mortgage regulations have weighed far more heavily on demand, most industry watchers agree.
Against that backdrop, the Canadian Real Estate Association reported that sales across Canada dropped a sharp 9.1 per cent in February from January.
That brings national sales to their lowest level since November, 2012, CREA says.
The number of homes trading hands was down from the previous month in three-quarters of local markets, including all major cities.
CREA blames the tighter rules surrounding mortgage borrowing that came into effect in January, 2018.
The so-called "stress test" has kept many buyers on the sidelines, CREA says.
CREA's benchmark Aggregate Composite MLS Home Price Index edged down 0.1 per cent in February compared with February, 2018. While the dip was small, it marks the first decline in almost a decade, CREA says.
The national average price for homes sold in February was $468,350, which is a 5.2 per cent fall from the same month last year.
The average price in the Greater Toronto Area rose 2.3 per cent to $767,800 last month compared with February, 2018, according to CREA.
Bank of Nova Scotia economist Marc Desormeaux points out that February tends to be one of the weakest months for sales and winter storms were particularly harsh in several cities this year.
"We suspect that home buying will rebound in many centres in the coming months amid stable job creation and rising immigration," Mr. Desormeaux says.


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On May 24, 2019, the FDA approved AveXis's ZOLGENSMA® (onasemnogene abeparvovec-xioi), "for the treatment of pediatric patients less than two years of age with a specific type of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) with bi-allelic mutations in the survival motor neuron 1 (SMN1) gene." Of note: AveXis was granted Fast Track, Orphan Drug, and Breakthrough Therapy designations as well as a Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher. Key findings from the FDA's Summary Basis for Regulatory Action and the BLA Clinical Review Memorandum: Comparison of the results of the ongoing phase 3 trial, CL-303 (NCT03306277; n=21), to available natural history data of infants with SMA provides primary evidence of the effectiveness of onasemnogene abeparvovec-xioi. Results of the phase 1 trial, CL-101 (NCT02122952; n=15) additionally supported effectiveness. Other potential sources of effectiveness data, such as the U.S. expanded access program, are ongoing and therefore incomplete. Contributions to the safety database include: the phase 1 and 3 trials, other ongoing trials, and patients treated through the U.S. expanded access program. Purpose To support the efficacy outcomes of the phase 3 trial—an open-label, single-arm study—the applicant used available natural history data of infants with SMA to serve as a control. To contribute to the safety database, the applicant submitted information from compassionate use. What was done Natural history data: Natural history data were obtained from the Pediatric Neuromuscular Clinical Research database and the NeuroNEXT database (Finkel 2014; Kolb 2016; Kolb 2017). The two recent studies (n=23) provided detailed characterization of SMA type 1 infants with two copies of SMN2, which provided historical control data for the ongoing phase 3 trial. FDA expanded access program: The applicant submitted information from 46 U.S. patients with infantile-onset SMA who received onasemnogene abeparvovec-xioi under the FDA expanded access program. In all cases, the product was administered by intravenous infusion. Outcome Natural history data: The two primary efficacy endpoints in the ongoing phase 3 trial include:
The proportion of patients achieving the milestone of sitting without support for at least 30 seconds at 18 months of age (achievement: 67% versus 25%); and,
Survival at 14 months of age (achievement: 47% versus 0).
Comparison of two primary efficacy endpoints outcomes to natural-history controls supports the effectiveness of onasemnogene abeparvovec-xioi. On historic subtype classification, the FDA reviewer acknowledged that it can be problematic. The review included SMA type 1, while including different possible genotypes and avoiding the inherent delay of retrospective classification based on motor milestones. FDA expanded access program: The safety database primarily consists of 42 pediatric patients, from open-label clinical trials (CL303; CL-101, with some subjects continuing in an ongoing observational long-term follow-up study; one ongoing phase 3 trial conducted outside of the U.S.). The information from the FDA expanded access program also contributed to the safety database. The applicant will conduct long-term follow-up studies to collect safety and efficacy information on patients who participated in the phase 1 or 3 trials under IND 15699. In addition, the applicant proposed postmarketing measures. Cited Literature  Finkel RS, McDermott MP, Kaufmann P, et al. (2014) Observational study of spinal muscular atrophy type I and implications for clinical trials. Neurology 83:810-817. Kolb, SJ, Coffey CS, Yankey JW, et al. (2016) Baseline results of the NeuroNEXT spinal muscular atrophy infant biomarker study. Ann Clin Transl Neurol 3:132–145. Kolb, SJ, Coffey CS, Yankey JW, et al. (2017) Natural history of infantile-onset spinal muscular atrophy. Ann Neurol 82:883-891.
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Lemp Mansion's Shadow Figure
This photograph was taken by Dan Parr, an overnight guest of the Lemp Mansion in 2013. In the photo, you can see a shadow figure standing in the doorway of the Charles Lemp. Some believe this to be the ghost of Charles Lemp because he committed suicide in this room. Another possibility is it could be the ghost of Julia Feickert Lemp.
Julia Feickert Lemp had a strong attachment to the Lemp Mansion because it was the home her parents built it in 1868. The mansion was later sold to William Lemp Sr. and Julia in 1878 and was their primary residence until 1906.
In February 1904, William Lemp Sr. committed suicide in what today is known as the Lavender Suite Parlor. He ate brunch, read the paper, produced a revolver from his vest pocket, and shot himself in the head.
The suicide of her husband affected Julia. After Williams' funeral, she requested to be moved into the room known today as the William Lemp Suite. Julia claimed the William Lemp Suite as her bedroom until April 1906. When she became bedridden with cancer in the final weeks of her life, she requested to be moved back into the master bedroom where her husband committed suicide. She passed away just a few feet from the table where William Lemp Sr. shot himself.
Many have seen a shadow figure on the second floor of the Lemp Mansion. We believe it's the ghost of Julia Feickert Lemp, still after all these years, patrolling the halls of her family home.
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While it may not be immediately obvious, the green card which allows foreign nationals to become permanent residents of the United States actually has quite a lot to do with business. The green card not only allows an alien to live in the United States – it also allows that person to seek employment. In most cases, for an alien to be a long-term employee in the United States, he or she must have a green card.
Green cards aren't exactly handed out at customs. There's an involved process that must be followed for a foreign national to obtain a green card in the first place. Because the United States has placed a quota on immigration, green cards are strictly limited based on the perceived desirability of the applicant. What this means is that the government is more likely to issue a green card to a woman with a degree in biomedical engineering than to an unemployed man without a high school degree.
If you're looking to hire a foreign national at your company, you should know the steps it takes to get that employee a green card. First, you as the employer must file a petition for your prospective employee. Second, there must be an available visa number to be issued to your employee. Because the government has immigration quotas based on the country of birth, this step may take longer if your employee comes from a country like Djibouti rather than, say, France. Once a visa number becomes available, the immigrant can apply to have his or her status changed to permanent resident.
If you are a business owner interested in knowing more about how the green card process can affect your employees, contact the Austin employment lawyers of The Melton Law Firm, by calling 512-330-0017.


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Shows at Northern Stage at Summerhall
Northern Stage at Summerhall
Fitted out in an elegant tuxedo, in an echo of Marlene Dietrich's revolutionary turn in 1930's Morocco, Kate O'Donnell is every inch the smooth Old Hollywood dame. In You've Changed, O'Donnell (writer, performer, and Artistic Director of trans-led theatre company Trans Creative) tells the story of her transition with 30s music-hall flair, using a range of cinematic and theatrical references to convey how 'transitioning in 2003 felt more like the 1930s'...
Cosmic Scallies
Graeae Theatre Company champions the working-class misfits of Skelmersdale, Lancashire – or 'Skem' as Dent and Shaun call it – in their new show Cosmic Scallies. Dent (Rachel Denning) is suffering from chronic pain, and her mother has recently passed away...
The Believers Are But Brothers
The stage is awash with cold, blue LED light. On a screen we see a screensaver suggestive of rivers of blood. On a smaller screen a young man plays shoot-'em-up video games. In the back of our minds we already have an idea of what The Believers Are But Brothers will be like: violent, brutal and graphic...
Two Man Show
21st - 26th Aug 2017
Men have all the power. John and Dan keep hearing people say that men have all the power, but it doesn't feel like that to them. Abbi and Helen are making a show about man and men, because we all have to pull together now...
Morale Is High (Since We Gave Up Hope)
Manchester dark comedy duo Powder Keg (Ross McCaffery and Jake Walton) scream out their political statements in Morale Is High (Since We Gave Up Hope) but none which make an impact...
No Miracles Here
In a tiny stage at the back of Summerhall, The Letter Room, in association with Northern Stage in Edinburgh, brings a feet stomping, hand clapping, spirit raising show to the fringe festival...
Instructions for Border Crossing
5th - 26th Aug 2017
A twelve-year-old girl sneaks across the border into her own country. Her parents watch her on a computer screen. The works of a half-forgotten performance artist seem to hold the key to bringing down a brutal system operating on our behalf and under our noses...
23rd Aug, 2016
Is anybody out there? It's a question that's inspired generations of writers and filmmakers, religious leaders, astrophysicists and, of course, conspiracy theorists. Accompanied by a beautifully illustrated presentation, Alexander Kelly — a long-time obsessive when it comes to the Voyager space programme — delivers a sincere, informative, and touching performance lecture covering the possibility of alien life, Fermi's paradox, extinction events, space travel, genetic modification, and even what it means to be human...
"Finally, for the first time, we are being seen." In this incredibly powerful and important piece of verbatim theatre, LUNG platforms the voices of the most under-represented members of society as it tells the true story of the Focus E15 Campaign...
In an explosion of energy, raw intensity and emotion, RashDash theatre company shatters preconceptions of the patriarchy. This theatre group dismantles traditional notions, with the actors taking on the roles of two women who are playing two men...
Equations for a Moving Body
There are audible gasps as we watch footage of two women staggering towards a finish line. They appear either drunk or extremely sick. The one in front collapses; the other trips over her, collapsing as well...
Where Do All the Dead Pigeons Go?
Where Do All The Dead Pigeons Go? This is a production that doesn't try to answer any of your questions - or refer to pigeons, for that matter, even as a metaphor, throughout the course of the whole play...
Sacré Blue
In an hour that mixes spoken word and storytelling, Zöe Murtagh explores the symptoms and stigmas faced by anxiety sufferers in a show co-written with Victoria Copeland. Murtagh has a talent for visualising aspects of her condition that both move and inform, in a show that wrings entertainment from a very serious subject but sometimes bewilders with its range of styles and tones...
Putting the Band Back Together
Why do we stop playing? What might make us start again? All those guitars propped up in bedrooms. Voices only heard in the shower. Drum kits taking too much space in garages. It's time to blow off the dust...
People of the Eye
'Of course, you shouldn't use sign language'. Inspired by real events, this personal story follows a family finding their way through the Deaf world. A story about parents, about sisters, and about the complex love that binds families together...
Five Feet in Front (The Ballad of Little Johnnie Wylo)
This musically infused telling of Five Feet in Front (the Ballad of Little Johnnie Wylo) is a highly energised, yarn spinning hoedown of a play. Through use of live music, song and theatre it follows the thrilling story of a young innocent woman in a town of the corrupt...
When Gaby disappeared from her Scottish home in 2006, it was assumed that her Pakistani father had kidnapped her. The media wallowed in sea of sensationalism and speculation, much of it with racist overtones...
Key Change
Key Change, directed by Laura Lindow, is devised by women in HMPYOI Low Newton and follows the stories of 4 female inmates. It is a strong piece of theatre and follows the prisoners' relationships with each other and to their families outside...
Going Viral, written and performed by Daniel Bye, follows an imaginary outbreak of a highly contagious weeping virus spreading across the world, by you. It is an enthralling and intriguing piece of theatre, proving to be well crafted and intriguingly presented...
Voice Workshop with Ros Steen
19th - 26th Aug 2015
This workshop introduces the voice work of Nadine George, used in productions such as Black Watch and Alan Cumming's Macbeth, to creative practitioners wishing to explore their embodied voice linked to text...
The Paradise Project
The Paradise Project by Third Angel and mala voadora is set in a futuristic shelter-in-construction, inhabited by Stacey Sampson and Jerry Killick as they create a society within which they can peacefully co-exist...
It has been said that we all tell stories simply to stave off Death. For the storyteller Scheherazade, of One Thousand and One Nights, Death literally awaits the conclusion of a tale...
Here Is the News from Over There (Over There Is the News from Here) – A Borderless Twitter Ballad Fresh from the Middle East
Every day we see the news, images bombard us. What we miss are people's stories, the poetry of the ordinary. News From Over There brings together writers and performers from all over the Middle East and UK to fashion a new story woven from a tapestry of tweets, music, and storytelling...
You're the kind of person who never backs down from a fight. You were the kind of kid who licked the iron. The stories become who you are. This show is a conversation about whether that is useful...
Only Fools and Horses - The Musical


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Four killed in south Thailand
Attacks follow prime minister's visit to the region over the weekend.
Visits by the prime minister have failed to
stop the violence in the south [AFP]
A Buddhist couple in their 40s were killed after their house in Songkhla province was fired upon.
Two other Buddhists were seriously injured in the attack.
Surayud's government has resolved to end the bloody uprising ravaging the provinces of Yala, Pattani, Songkhla and Narathiwat, and upon his appointment as prime minister, he offered an apology to local Muslims for past government wrongdoing.
But his visit to the region on Saturday – in which he reiterated his commitment to forging a peaceful solution to the unrest – coincided with the ambushing of police patrols and torching of a government school by the suspected fighters.
More than 1,800 people have been killed in three years of unrest in the southern provinces.
Thailand's government has periodically accused Malaysia of harbouring Thai fighters in the northern states which border Thailand, a charge the Malaysian government has denied.


Spirent, the leading provider of navigation and positioning test solutions, have developed SimAUTO as a ready-to-use solution to testing integrated in-vehicle navigation systems (IVNS) comprising GPS and dead reckoning (DR) sensors.
The demand for fast signal acquisition, accuracy and functionality through GPS blackouts is motivating the development of hybrid systems using DR sensors. In order to test these, DR and GPS signals must be coherently generated. SimAUTO effectively emulates DR sensors such as compasses, gyros, and wheel pulses and precisely coordinated these with Spirent's range of GPS/GNSS constellations simulators - providing a complete test environment for integrated navigation systems. The coherent GPS and DR sensor emulation means SimAUTO facilitates rapid and comprehensive system testing, accelerating time to market while improving demonstrated system resilience to real-life challenges.
SimAUTO is also fully compatible with Spirent's SimGEN for Windows® software suite allowing parameters such as wheel track, wheel base, wheel diameter, odometer pulse rate and dead band to be set and saved to a vehicle personality file for future use. Field trials can be captured as motion files meaning identical journeys can be reproduced many times without deploying people back into the field.


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O HMS Discovery foi o navio capitaneado por Charles Clerke usado na terceira expedição de capitão James Cook ao oceano pacífico entre 1776 a 1779. Cook comandava o outro navio da expedição, o HMS Resolution.

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Ships of the World entry
 Digitised copies of the original logs of HMS Discovery, British Atmospheric Data Centre/Arquivos Nacionais como parte do the CORRAL project

Navios de 1774

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This gorgeous style shoot is inspired by the beauty of nature and the stars in the city. Working together, the creative team at Karin Wu & Co and photographer Marcucci Photography brought their story to life using a colour scheme featuring hues of blue, copper and black. Envisioning an edgy and moody vibe mixed with an intimate ethereal ambiance, Hotel Ocho was the perfect choice for this shoot with its industrial chic style. Keep scrolling for all the details!
Cecile Lau Calligraphy's beautiful stationery uses contrasts of light and dark. The invitations are white with dark calligraphy and the envelopes are dark with copper calligraphy to add a pop of colour!
The floral-filled sphere chandelier and geometric shapes from Pine Flora are statement pieces that add a stylish, modern feel. Along the aisles, the twinkling fairy lights in the terrariums look like constellations in the sky.
Hello Midge kept the florals simple with white and raspberry flowers and lots of greenery. They are the perfect contrast to the trendy, copper geometric shapes. The tabletop décor from The Perfect Table also kept it simple providing off white plates with copper accents and glasses in different hues of blue. The white tablecloth was a classic choice, while the teal table runner added some colour and a modern twist that complemented the florals and glasses.
The mouth-watering entrées and desserts were catered by the team at Hotel Ocho.
Cre8ive Studios' copper arch adorned with string lights and the galactic backdrop are the perfect way to showcase the divine cake designed by Cakelaine. The three-tiered cake was decorated with golds, dark greens, deep blues and white florals to make it look out of this world.
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Todd Alan Roseberry
Bloomington, IL Criminal Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
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Todd Roseberry's experience includes a period of employment with the Illinois Department of Public Aid, Springfield, Illinois,as a Public Aid Income Maintenance Specialist. He also served in the Illinois Army National Guard at Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois, from 1985 to 1993 as a medic and medical laboratory technician. Todd is married with three children and lives in Leroy,Illinois. He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the McLean County Bar Association. He is a member of Holy Apostles Orthodox Church in Bloomington, Illinois where he teaches religious education to high school children. He's currently a student at...
Mark D. Johnson
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(888) 338-3356 115 W Front St
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Attorney Mark Johnson is the founder of Johnson Law Group and a valuable legal representative in Illinois. As a former Crew Chief for the Air Force National Guard, a former police officer and a former prosecutor with the Illinois Attorney General's Office, attorney Johnson is a well-versed legal professional with a detailed understanding of both sides of the law. Having many associations and memberships under his belt and several bar admissions, he goes above and beyond to equip himself to provide aggressive counsel for each person that he represents. Call today to schedule your free initial consultation.
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(309) 565-8825 115 W. Front Street
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
From Speeding to Murder, we fight for our clients every day, and are known for aggressive criminal defense. Unlike many, we don't stop fighting after that. We work on getting them their driver's license back after the State has taken it, and on expunging or sealing criminal arrests and/or convictions, including obtaining pardons for our clients.
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Don B. Pioletti, Jr. has practiced law for over 35 years. He graduated from the George Mason University Law School in Virginia in 1976. He then served as an Assistant Illinois Attorney General and later as an Assistant State's Attorney. He now practices at Pioletti & Pioletti in Eureka, IL doing general practice law.
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John Prior is a former elected State's Attorney and former Assistant State's Attorney in various counties. While a prosecutor, Mr. Prior was awarded a Department Special Award from the Illinois State Police for his work in prosecuting DUI cases. In 2004, Mr. Prior started his own law firm and has been practicing criminal defense ever since. He has won various awards, including being named the Top 100 Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers. The Prior Law Firm's practice consists of 50% DUI & traffic, 25% drug sales/possession, and 25% violent crimes. Mr. Prior also helps...
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After attending the University of Illinois for Undergraduate school I attended Northern Illinois University School of Law. I was a Prosecutor for the McLean County State's Attorney's office before leaving the office to practice with my father Jim Finegan. I specialize in Criminal Defense, including DUIs, felony cases, drug cases, orders of protection and expungements and will use my background as a Prosecutor to help you defend your case.
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Chris Gramm was born and raised in McLean County. After graduating from University High School in Normal, he received his BA from Illinois State University(ISU) and MA from the University of Illinois (U of I) prior to attending law school at Northern Illinois University(NIU). Before opening a law practice in Bloomington, he was formerly a lawyer with the McLean County State's Attorney's Office where he prosecuted misdemeanors, DUI and traffic cases. Chris is a member of the McLean County and Illinois State Bar Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Chris is now a partner with the law...
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Kevin is a dedicated attorney and advocate for his clients. He began his career in law as a prosecutor and prosecuted offenses ranging from DUI to Homicide, Sexual Assault, Fraud, and Domestic Violence. As a private attorney he has brought his incredible skill and knowledge to bear for his clients in similar cases. He fights and he wins.
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Bloomington, IL Criminal Law Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Arizona Summit Law School
Douglas B. Johnson is a skilled young lawyer that graduated law school at an astonishing pace of 2 years. Doug graduated cum laude at the top of his class regularly receiving awards and honors for his academic achievements. Doug is a Bloomington-Normal native, as he was born and raised in the twin cities, and prior to joining Johnson Law Group worked for many years with State Farm at their Regional and Corporate offices, in the area. Doug is an experienced negotiator as he conducted mediations representing State Farm's interests. He also worked for a private investigation agency where he gained...
Mr. Terry W. Dodds
(309) 829-9300 216 E Grove St.
Criminal, Family, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
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The Dodds Law Office, PC, represents Illinois personal injury, Illinois workers compensation and Illinois auto accident claimants and counsels clients in the areas of criminal and family law. Terry is a native of the Bloomington-Normal area, having attended grade school and junior high in the Unit 5 School District. His mother and father also have strong ties to the Bloomington-Normal community, both having graduated from Illinois State University. Terry's Brother, Geoff Dodds, is also a licensed attorney in Illinois, currently acting as the City Attorney for the Village of Heyworth, IL. After graduating from Clinton Community High School in 1992, Terry obtained...
Bloomington, IL Criminal Law Attorney with 4 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal, Bankruptcy, DUI and Family
Northern Illinois University College of Law
Michael R. Nichols was born and raised in Galesburg, IL. Michael Received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing from Southern Illinois University. He then received his Juris Doctor from Northern Illinois University College of Law. At NIU Law Michael graduated with honors and was a leader within the Professionalism and Ethics Society, while also working as a graduate assistant.
Michael approaches everyday in a positive manner with the sense of urgency that is required to produce an optimal result for his clients. Michael understands the importance of each individual case and enjoys walking his clients through every step in the...
Clark A. Walker
(309) 829-4045 318 W. Washington Street
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Over twenty four years of practice representing clients in a honest, ethical and direct approach. I will never promise you results which are unobtainable and communicate with you in a direct, straightforward manner.
Rachael E Moore Perry
Bloomington, IL Criminal Law Attorney
Criminal, DUI, Family and Traffic Tickets
Rachael enjoys representing clients with passion and fervor in family matters, criminal defense and bankruptcy. In her words, "The people are the very best part of this job – it's what made me choose this career. Obtaining the best result possible for someone during a difficult time in their life brings me personal and professional satisfaction."
(309) 706-4311 820 East Grove Street
Criminal, Civil Rights, DUI and Personal Injury
University of Missouri - Columbia
Joshua Phillip Rinker
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Estate Planning
Jonathan Backman
(309) 820-7420 117 N Center St
Criminal, Business, Civil Rights and DUI
Clark Walker
Steven Skelton
(309) 820-9599 301 S Center St
John Albert Hoekstra
(217) 429-3030 201 W Olive St
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Maureen Williams
Peoria, IL Criminal Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
(309) 999-1177 416 Main Street, Ste. 829
Criminal, Cannabis Law, DUI and White Collar Crime
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
We help the accused by listening, protecting, preparing and caring.
Since 1993, where the Law Offices of Maureen Williams started in Minneapolis, we have devoted our practice to only criminal defense. You will be asked to be a part of our team, as no one knows the facts better than you. Together we will gather all the evidence, hidden and apparent, the forgotten, and your discoveries. We will not pressure you to plead guilty, and we will brainstorm together to figure out the best course of action: trial or no trial.
Allow us the opportunity to listen to you, work...
Evan Bruno
Urbana, IL Criminal Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
(217) 328-6000 301 W. Green Street
Evan Bruno is a Partner at Bruno Law Offices, LLC, a family-owned law firm that focuses on defending those accused of misdemeanor and felony crimes in state and federal courts throughout Central Illinois.
Since 2016, Evan has served as the President of the Champaign County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He is also a member of the Champaign County Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association, where he serves on the Human Rights Section Council and the Bench and Bar Section Council.
Prior to joining his father, Thomas, and brother, Anthony, in private practice at Bruno Law Offices, LLC, Evan...
Jeffrey Ryan Hall
(309) 699-4691 316 SW Washington St.
Free ConsultationCriminal, Cannabis Law, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Jeffrey R. Hall has practiced law since 2004, concentrating in the area of Criminal Law, DUI/DWI and Traffic Law. He began working as an Assistant State's Attorney in Tazewell County, IL. Prior to that service, Mr. Hall worked as an intern/clerk at the venerable law firm of Miller, Hall & Triggs, LLC where he handled matters in Real Estate and Business. As an Assistant State's Attorney, Mr. Hall prosecuted in the traffic and misdemeanor divisions, as well as the Felony Traffic Division. Mr. Hall gained experience as an aggressive trial attorney winning most of his...
Jerry A Tuffentsamer
Peoria, IL Criminal Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
(309) 839-8049 1022 N Sheridan Rd
Peoria, IL 61606-1956
Free ConsultationCriminal, Divorce, Family and Workers' Comp
Southern Illinois University School of Law and Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
native of central Illinois, Attorney, Jerry A. Tuffentsamer, was raised in the local small community of Manito, Illinois. Prior to attending law school, Jerry worked for several years in the central Illinois as union construction laborer out of the Laborers' International Union, Local 231. As a union laborer, Jerry worked several years for a local commercial concrete and masonry company.
Jerry received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Paralegal Studies/Pre-law from Southern Illinois University in 2008. Jerry then received his Juris Doctor from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 2011. While in law school, Jerry was a member of...
Robert J. Hills
(309) 671-3550 411 Hamilton Blvd.
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal, Insurance Defense and White Collar Crime
William K. Gullberg Jr.
(309) 222-2433 809 W Detweiller Dr
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Personal Injury
Bill Gullberg is an experienced litigator in a range of legal matters. In addition to being licensed to practice law in Illinois, Bill is a member of the National College for DUI Defense, the federal district bar of the Northern and Central Districts of Illinois, and the federal trial bar of the Northern District of Illinois. The difference Bill brings to the case is a passion for representing the rights, freedom, and property of his clients. Experience and professionalism is one thing - experience and professionalism with a true passion and focus for achieving a just and...
Lauren Ann Anaya
Savoy, IL Criminal Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
(217) 693-2952 101 West Tomaras Avenue
Savoy, IL 61874
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Immigration
Attorney Lauren A. Anaya has over 20 years' experience in the practice of law and is ready to put her experience to work for you. Dr. Anaya began her legal career with the United States Department of Justice after being hired pursuant to the Attorney General's Honors Program, the largest and most prestigious federal entry-level attorney hiring program of its kind. She served with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and subsequently went to work for the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) in the Office of the General Counsel. She knows immigration law and can assist...
Meagan K. Box
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Estate Planning
Thomas Bruno
(217) 328-6000 301 W Green St
Bruno Law Offices was founded in 1980 in Urbana, Illinois. The firm concentrates in criminal cases, DUI, serious State and Federal cases such as sex and drug crimes. Thomas Bruno has been the principal in Bruno Law Offices since being licensed to practice law in 1980. Bruno Law Offices never charges for an initial office consultation. Contact us today at (217) 328-6000 to tell us your story and learn about how we may be able to help.
Colby G. Hathaway
Champaign, IL Criminal Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
(217) 352-1800 306 West Church Street
Colby is an associate attorney at Meyer Capel, A Professional Corporation. Awarded his juris doctorate with honors (magna cum laude) by Northern Illinois University in 2012, Colby demonstrated excellence though his academic endeavors and by his participation as the Symposium Editor for the Board of Editors of the Northern Illinois University Law Review and as an accomplished moot court competitor. Colby was a Semi-finalist at the 29th Annual NIU Prize Moot Court Competition and an Octofinalist at the 30th Annual John Marshall Law School International Moot Court Competition in Information Technology and Privacy Law. Colby has...
Dale Thomas
Pekin, IL Criminal Law Attorney with 36 years of experience
(309) 346-5297 337 Court St.
Pekin, IL 61554
Criminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Employment: • Former Felony Assistant State's Attorney, Peoria County • Former Special Assistant to the Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, D.C. • Former Judicial Law Clerk, United States District Court, Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division • Former law clerk, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union Washington, DC • Former Vice President of United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 881, Oak Brook, Illinois. School: • Graduated 2nd out of 159 students at John Marshall Law School. • Author: Picket Line Misconduct; Is Forfeiture of Reinstatement Rights for Purely Verbal Threats Sound? 18. J. Mar. L Rev. 445, 1985. • Team Member, Wagner Labor Law National Moot Court Competition, Spring, 1985. Rank 2nd place...
Christopher S. McCall
(309) 673-1200 1225 N. North Street
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Attorney Christopher S. McCall is a Peoria criminal defense lawyer who has dealt with a wide variety of criminal charges and is equipped and qualified to take on your case and support you at this time. He attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he received his undergraduate degree. From there, he went on to earn his Juris Doctorate at the University of Illinois College of Law at Urbana-Champaign. He has dealt with all kinds of cases and accusations, and his experience can of great benefit to you at this time. Prior to opening McCall Law Offices, he worked...
Donald Knuckey Jr.
East Peoria, IL Criminal Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
(309) 825-9485 4001 East Washington Street
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, DUI and Family
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Baku Patel
Urbana, IL Criminal Law Lawyer
(217) 384-1111 108 W. University Ave.
Criminal, DUI, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Top Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Lawyer - Attorney Baku N. Patel is lead counsel in all felony criminal defense cases and personal injury/wrongful death matters at Patel Law, P.C. Mr. Patel was born in 1969 in Baroda, Gujarat, India. He was raised in the United States when his parents arrived from India in 1970. Mr. Patel received two bachelor degrees from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri in 1991, one in economics and one in political science. After graduating from college, he attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctorate degree in 1994. U.S....
Daniel C Jackson
(217) 383-0140 501 W. University Avenue
Christopher G. Leasor
(309) 699-4691 316 SW Washington St., Suite 1A
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Kyle J. Worby
Louis Meyer
(309) 713-3751 311 West Stratford Drive
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, Civil Rights and Personal Injury
Louis J. Meyer, a partner with Meyer & Kiss, LLC, concentrates his practice in Civil Rights, Criminal Law, and Personal Injury. Mr. Meyer is also actively working with Medical Marijuana research and passage of legislation for Medical Marijuana. Prior to founding Meyer & Kiss, LLC Mr. Meyer was an associate with a Chicago law firm concentrating on Civil Rights. Mr. Meyer joined the Chicago law firm in November 2006, after graduating from DePaul University College of Law, Mr. Meyer was the first attorney to join the law firm and helped the firm grow its client base and reputation. During his...
Joseph Michael Borsberry
Free ConsultationCriminal, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
JOSEPH M. BORSBERRY of Borsberry Law Offices, P.C. of Peoria obtained his Juris Doctor degree from DePaul University College of Law and his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice Sciences from Illinois State University And has been practicing law for 23 years. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois, the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, the United States Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. Joseph M. Borsberry concentrates his practice in criminal, juvenile, traffic and family law matters. He has lectured on Illinois...
Charles M Miller
(309) 874-4581 416 Main Street
Free ConsultationCriminal, Divorce and Family
Matthew Miller is an attorney dedicated to assisting individuals throughout Peoria with their various family law and criminal law matters. He recognizes that every individual is going through a situation that is unique to them, and he works to develop strategies that are tailored to fit each client's specific needs and goals. Mr. Miller is recognized for the effective counsel and representation he provides, and even has an Avvo Rating of 9.5 Excellent. To learn more about working with Attorney Miller, be sure to contact the firm today.
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E3 is drawing near. Lots of companies, lots of announcements, and lots of leaks. We're using our powers of prognostication to try and separate fact from fiction and figure out what might happen at this year's show. Click "Next Image" to get started.
Rumor has it Microsoft may announce multiple new Xbox consoles at E3. One of these could be a slimmed down Xbox One (40 percent smaller than existing model), while another might be a streaming device. Microsoft is also rumored to be working on a redesigned Xbox One controller, though this is expected to only be a "slight" redesign of the input, not a major change.
Looking further out, Microsoft is said to be working on an Xbox One device that is four times as powerful as the existing model. However, Microsoft may not talk about this system at E3, instead saving an announcement for sometime later down the road.
[UPDATE] Sony has confirmed the more powerful PS4, but says it won't be at E3.
The original rumor is below.
It's not just Microsoft that may announce new hardware at E3. Many rumors have said Sony is working on a souped-up PS4, codenamed Neo, that could be announced at E3. A Wall Street Journal report said this system will help run PlayStation VR games in higher quality. A report said the console will launch in October, priced at $399, which would suggest the current PS4 model may be getting a price cut.
According to a April 2016 report, God of War 4 is indeed real and will be based Norse mythology, instead of Greek, as was the basis for previous entries in the series. While we haven't heard anything yet about the game being announced at E3, if a reveal is coming soon, E3 seems likely. The last entry in the God of War series was Ascension, which was released for PlayStation 3 in 2013.
PlayStation 4 launch title Knack might be getting a sequel, according to a report from February 2016. At the time, the game was spotted on a developer's resume, with the suggestion that the title has been in the works since at least May 2015.
According to a Japanese industry analyst, Capcom will announce Resident Evil 7 at E3 2016 next week. Fans may be happy to learn that this game will reportedly return to the franchise's horror roots. Another interesting development is that Capcom has reportedly hired Metal Gear Solid V developer Jordan Amaro to work on the game.


Title: Artie and the grime wave / written and illustrated by Richard Roxburgh.
Title: Lennie / James Roy.
Title: Ordinary magic / by Caitlen Rubino-Bradway.
Title: Smuggler's run : a Han Solo & Chewbacca adventure / written by Greg Rucka ; illustrated by Phil Noto.
Title: Oz : the great and powerful / adapted by Elizabeth Rudnick ; based upon the screenplay by Mitchell Kapner and David Lindsay-Abaire ; based upon the books of L. Frank Baum.
Title: Beautiful chaos / Gary Russell.
Title: How to dork your diary / Rachel ReneÌe Russell.
Title: Dork diaries : party time / Rachel Renee Russell.
Title: Skating sensation / Rachel Renée Russell.
Title: How to save the universe in 10 easy steps / Allison Rushby.
Title: Puppy love / Rachel Renée Russell with Nikki Russell and Erin Russell.
Title: Sing a rebel song / Pamela Rushby.
Title: Always bet on Chopper / adapted by Meredith Rusu ; based on the episode 'Idiot's array', written by Kevin Hopps.


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Prolev Technologies was founded in March of 2009 with a passion to craft elegant, easy-to-use applications for Apple's iPhone.
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This is not just a pinball. It's pinball mixed with football.
If you love both of these games then you definitely should try it!
Have you been waiting for it? – Here you are!This is not just a pinball. It's pinball mixed with football.If you love both of these games then you definitely should try it!
Cocos2d, Simple Audio Engine, Box2D.
Atmhas lost in the darkness. Help him and his friends to find the way home. You will meet dangerous adventures and incredible traps in a strange and frightening forest. The Lights can help you to illuminate your way, but to get them is not so easy – you'll need to push logs, clear stones from your path, destroy walls and avoid spikes. Immerse yourself in a mysterious and enchanting atmosphere of this fascinating game.
Atmo has lost in the darkness. Help him and his friends to find the way home. You will meet dangerous adventures and incredible traps in a strange and frightening forest. The Lights can help you to illuminate your way, but to get them is not so easy – you'll need to push logs, clear stones from your path, destroy walls and avoid spikes. Immerse yourself in a mysterious and enchanting atmosphere of this fascinating game.
Cocos2d, Box2d, Simple Audio Engine.
Lemon Tree Studio was founded in March of 2009 with a passion to craft elegant, easy-to-use applications for Apple's iPhone.


Art Loisaida Foundation was incorporated on May 1st, 2008 by Mario Bustamante, Onno de Jong, and Carolyn Ratcliffe as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and it is registered with the New York State Charities Bureau. We grew out of an artist collaborative, Artistas de Loisaida, which was formed by three friends (Mario Bustamante, Carolyn Ratcliffe, and Robert Slaughter) in 1995 when we launched two shows simoulantously - one on Ave B and E. 12th Street, the other on Ave. C and East 9th Street, in conjunction with Earth Celebrations's Rites of Spring Pagaent. We then proceeded to take on more exhibits and presented our work in various locations thoughout New York City, including a ten year stint at the Cork Gallery, Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center. Artistas de Loisaida continues as an artists' collaboarative and uses Art Loisaida Foundation as its fiscal sponsor.
Today, we put on an average of 6 visual art/multidisciplinary events every year, we stage and mount exhibits, performances, and screenings, and we hold art slams where artists exhibit slides of their work and talk about their creative process. In 2011, we produced Preservation: Preserve or Forget at Theater for the New City (TNC), Urban Tapestry at TNC, which was supported in part by the Lower East Side Festival of the Arts, "de ja vu" at the Tompkins Square Library Art Gallery (this included a screening of David Barish's WTC videos), an Art and Architecture Slam at the Bathhouse Studios, and an exhibit, "PROTEST" at TNC.
Art Loisaida Foundation advertises their shows to their list and posts on FaceBook, Twitter, Linkden, Plaxo, MySpace, and on the official website. If a show is not underwritten by funding, we ask for a tax deductable $50.00 donation from those who are accepted to attend the show to cover the cost of cards, the reception, gallery books, gallery guides, posters, PR, and various administrative costs. Carolyn Ratcliffe, Artistic Director of Art Loisaida Foundation, is the resident curator and she receives assistance from the Board of Directors. The work for running the exhibits is divided amongst the particiapting artists. We hang our own shows, design our own cards, set up and take down the receptions, and gallery sit to provide an opportunity for the local community to meet their native artists.
Art Loisaida Foundation are an arts and cultural organization based in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. We seek to expand the venues for local artists from our vibrant eclectic community and to improve access to local venues. We advocate for the arts and artists, seeking to provide opportunities for artists to ply their trade and sell their work by promoting visual arts exhibits, multidisciplinary performance, art slams, and children's art classes. We are funded through public support: donations, art supplies from Materials for the Arts, Utrecht Art supplies, and private donors. Our website is funded through the generosity of Onno de Jong through the Greater Cincinnati Foundation and Circular Creation. All donations are greatly appreciated and they are used for the general operating support of this organization.
Onno De Jong-President-Is a graphic and web designer, photographer and artist and adjunct professor who teaches web design at Parsons. He is one of the 3 original incorporators of Art Loisaida Foundation and has been a member since its' inception as Artistas De Loisaida, an artist collaborative that came into being in 1995. A longtime East Village resident, he lives with his wife and son in the neighborhood.
Kris Enos - Vice President-is a Film Cameraman, photographer and videographer. He is long time East Village artist where he lives with his artist wife, Kathy Creutzburg (a longtime member of Artistas de Loisaida and Art Loisiada Foundation) and 2 sons. He has been a member of Art Loisiada Foundation's board since 2010 and is the curator of our annual Short Film Festival held in August. He is the Vice President of Alphabet City Community Garden.
Carolyn Ratcliffe - Artistic Director and Treasure is one the founders of Artistas de Loisiada in 1995 and one of the incorporators of Art Loisaida Foundation(2008). She is a longtime East Village Resident who has been active in many neighborhood organizations as well as chairs the Arts and Culture Subcommittee of CB#3. She holds a Masters in Non Profit Management and a BA in Art and works as a Development Director for Downtown Music Productions.
Sally Young - Secretary is a painter and photographer. In the 1980's/90's she also designed costumes for dance productions. She teaches art to young students at the Greenwich House Arts After-school program and Summer Arts camp in Greenwich Village. As a long time East Village resident, Sally is also a community gardener, historic researcher, and tenant activist. She replaced Elodie Lauten on our Board in 2014.
Robert L. Slaughter - Board Member has been involved in all aspects of the arts for many years. With a fine arts degree, he has done everything from casting in bronze to painting on canvas. Having moved to New York from California, he was a private art dealer and owned several antique businesses. He was the North American correspondent for "Art and Antiques" magazine and is known internationally for his art salons from Bangkok to Nuremberg. With a background in special events, he has been involved in many aspects of production from hanging art exhibits to international film festivals. He is founder the "Arts Olympus" and currently working with African delegates to the United Nations to developing sustainable agriculture programs.
Roy Chang - Board Member 2015; He is a theatrical technician at Theater for The New City and at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre. He graduated from NYC College of Technology and is a local long time LES resident.
Horacio Molina - Board Member 2018; is a working artist, painter and graphic designer. He is from "Medellin" Colombia, and has participated in our exhibits since 1995. He was a close friend to Mario Bustamante, our past president, and is a long time East Village Resident. His art studio is in Clemente Soto Velez.
Angela Bernard - Board Member 2018; works in Interior design and metal fabrication. She joined our board in spring of 2018. She was a partner with Mario Bustamante, our former president, in Mario Metals, an architectural metal design firm in Brooklyn NY and is a native of Colombia who lives in the East Village.
Holly O'Grady - Board Member 2018; is a talent development consultant. She has evolved Garden Stories: Leadership Workshops in partnership with ALF to address the following: heighten children's curiosity about nature; promote a healthier lifestyle by learning more about food sources; and to become more confident in their ability to work with others. She lives with her husband in the East Village.
Mario is a sculptor and owner of Mario Metals, an architectural metal fabrication company located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. He is from Medellín, Columbia and he has lived in the East Village/Lower East Side since 1987. His sculptures can be seen in La Plaza Cultural Community Park and Garden on the s/w corner of E. 9th St. and Ave C, in his sculpture park in Middleburgh, NY, and in various private collections. Mario has over 48 years experience in working with metal; first working with his father in their auto accessory factory in Medellín, then he became and apprentice to a jeweler, and finally he progressed to working as a tool and die maker. Mario is one of the founders of Artistas de Loisiada and the Art Loisaida Foundation.
Elodie is a composer, performer, producer, and media artist. She has taught at NYU and is on the faculty at CUNY's New York City College of Technology. She has over 20 years of experience as a composer and producer of recordings and live events. She serves as the artistic director of Lower East Side Performing Arts. Elodie holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance from the Paris Institut d'Etudes Politiques and a Master's degree in Composition from NYU. She aims to bring forth a progressive and viable vision for the future of classical music and art. She has received awards from the National Endowment for the Art, the Massachusetts Council on the Arts, Meet the Composer, ASCAP, the American Music Center, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, and the Argosy Foundation. Elodie also writes a blog for the music internet magazine Sequenza21. Her website.


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