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International and European Sports Law – Monthly Report – November and December 2016. By Saverio Spera.
6. January 2017 Oskar van Maren Blog, International Sports Law Cases, International Sports Law Commentaries, International Sports Law Events, International Sports Law Material, International Sports Law Publications (0)
The Russian State Doping Scandal and the crisis of the World Anti-Doping System
Russian doping and the state of the Anti-Doping System has been the dominant international sports law story in November and December. This is mainly due to the release of the second report of the McLaren's investigation on 9 December 2016. The outcome of McLaren's work showed a "well-oiled systemic cheating scheme" that reached to the highest level of Russian sports and government, involving the striking figure of 30 sports and more than 1000 athletes in doping practices over four years and two Olympic Games. The report detailed tampering with samples to swap out athletes' dirty urine with clean urine.More...
FIFA's provision on the protection of minors - Part 3: The compatibility of Article 19 with EU law. By Kester Mekenkamp.
3. January 2017 Oskar van Maren Blog, International Sports Law Commentaries (0)
Editor's note: Kester Mekenkamp is an LL.M. student in European Law at Leiden University and an intern at the ASSER International Sports Law Centre. This blog is, to a great extent, an excerpt of his forthcoming thesis, which he shall submit in order to complete his master's degree.
This final blog aims to provide some broader perspective, by sketching first the grander scheme in which Article 19 RSTP – FIFA's provision on the protection of minors – operates. Thereafter, the focus will shift towards testing Article 19 RSTP, thereby keeping in mind the previous blogs (Part 1: The Early Years and Part 2: The 2009 reform and its aftermath), against EU free movement law.
Putting Article 19 RSTP into perspective: The bigger picture
After having investigated the nuts and bolts of FIFA's provision on the protection of minors in the first two parts of this blog, it might be useful to address its bigger picture.
Article 19 RSTP and its accompanying provisions regulate only a small share of the targeted activity. There is, unfortunately, also an illegal world. Circumvention of the prohibition is allegedly commonplace.[1] Visas and passports can be falsified.[2] Work permits can be obtained on the basis of jobs arranged by clubs.[3] More...
FIFA's provision on the protection of minors - Part 2: The 2009 reform and its aftermath. By Kester Mekenkamp.
14. December 2016 Oskar van Maren Blog, International Sports Law Commentaries (0)
This is the second part of a three-piece blog on FIFA's provision on the protection of minors, Article 19 of the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players. The contribution in its entirety aims to provide an encompassing overview of the rule's lifespan since its inception in 2001. The previous (first) part has shed light on the "birth" and "first years" of the provision, and as such illustrated the relevant developments from 2001 till 2009. This second part covers the rule's "adolescent years", which span from 2009 to the present. The major changes put forward in the 2009, 2015 and 2016 versions of the RSTP will be addressed. Thereafter the important CAS decisions concerning Article 19, Muhic, Vada I and II, FC Barcelona, RFEF, and the FIFA decisions relating to Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, will be scrutinized. The third, and final, part will constitute a substantive assessment of the provision under EU Internal Market law.
Given that the version adopted in 2008 left Article 19 untouched, the 2009 RSTP represented the next significant step in the regulation of the protection of minors. It had become clear that the system as used up to that point was inadequate to achieve its goal,[1] most notably because several national associations still neglected to strictly apply the rules.[2] More...
FIFA's provision on the protection of minors - Part 1: The Early Years. By Kester Mekenkamp.
Editor's note: Kester Mekenkamp is an LL.M. student in European Law at Leiden University and an intern at the ASSER International Sports Law Centre. This blog is, to a great extent, an excerpt of his forthcoming master thesis.
On 24 November 2016, a claim was lodged before a Zurich commercial court against FIFA's transfer regulations by a 17-year-old African football player.[1] The culprit, according to the allegation: The provision on the protection of minors, Article 19 of the Regulations for the Status and Transfer of Players.[2] The claimant and his parents dispute the validity of this measure, based on the view that it discriminates between football players from the European Union and those from third countries. Besides to Swiss cartel law, the claim is substantiated on EU citizenship rights, free movement and competition law. Evidently, it is difficult to assess the claim's chance of success based on the sparse information provided in the press.[3] Be that as it may, it does provide for an ideal (and unexpected) opportunity to delve into the fascinating subject of my master thesis on FIFA's regulatory system aimed at enhancing the protection of young football players and its compatibility with EU law. This three-part blog shall therefore try to provide an encompassing overview of the rule's lifespan since its inception in 2001. More...
The entitlement to Training Compensation of "previous" clubs under EU Competition Law. By Josep F. Vandellos Alamilla
7. December 2016 Oskar van Maren Blog, International Sports Law Commentaries (0)
Editor's note: Josep F. Vandellos is an international sports lawyer associated to RH&C (Spain). He is also a member of the Editorial Board of the publication Football Legal and a guest lecturer in the ISDE-FC Barcelona Masters' Degree in Sports Management and Legal Skills.
Article 6 of Annexe IV (Training compensation) of the FIFA-RSTP (Ed. 2016) contains the so-called "Special Provisions for the EU/EEA" applicable to players moving from one association to another inside the territory of the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA).
The provisions regarding training compensation result from the understanding reached between FIFA and UEFA with the European Union in March 2001[1], and subsequent modifications introduced in the FIFA-RSTP revised version of 2005 to ensure the compatibility of the transfer system with EU law.[2]
This blog will focus on the exception contained in article 6(3) Annexe IV of the FIFA-RSTP. According to this article, when "the former club" fails to offer a contract to the player, it loses its right to claim training compensation from the players' new club, unless it can justify that it is entitled to such compensation. Instead, the right of "previous clubs" to training compensation is fully preserved irrespective of their behaviour with the player.[3] From a legal standpoint, such discrimination between the "former club" and the "previous clubs" raises some questions that I will try to address in this paper. More...
The EU State aid and sport saga: The Real Madrid Decision (part 2)
1. December 2016 Oskar van Maren Blog, International Sports Law Cases, International Sports Law Commentaries (1)
This is the second and final part of the 'Real Madrid Saga'. Where the first part outlined the background of the case and the role played by the Spanish national courts, the second part focuses on the EU Commission's recovery decision of 4 July 2016 and dissects the arguments advanced by the Commission to reach it. As will be shown, the most important question the Commission had to answer was whether the settlement agreement of 29 July 2011 between the Council of Madrid and Real Madrid constituted a selective economic advantage for Real Madrid in the sense of Article 107(1) TFEU.[1] Before delving into that analysis, the blog will commence with the other pending question, namely whether the Commission also scrutinized the legality of the operation Bernabeú-Opañel under EU State aid law. By way of reminder, this operation consisted of Real Madrid receiving from the municipality the land adjacent to the Bernabéu stadium, while transferring in return €6.6 million, as well as plots of land in other areas of the city. More...
Resolution of Disputes Arising From Football Contracts in Turkey. By N. Emre Bilginoglu
22. November 2016 Oskar van Maren Blog, International Sports Law Commentaries (0)
Editor's note: N. Emre Bilginoglu[1] is a lawyer based in Istanbul. His book entitled "Arbitration on Football Contracts" was published in 2015.
With a total market value of approximately 911 million EUR, the Turkish Super League ranks as one of the prominent football leagues in Europe. Five of the eighteen teams that make up half of the total market value are based in Istanbul, a busy megalopolis that hosts a population of fifteen million inhabitants.[2] As might be expected, the elevated market value brings forth a myriad of disputes, mainly between the clubs and the players. However, other crucial actors such as coaches and agents are also involved in some of the disputes. These actors of the football industry are of all countries, coming from various countries with different legal systems.
One corollary of rapid globalisation is the development of transnational law, which is quite visible in the lex sportiva.[3] Like foreign investors, foreign actors of the sports industry look for some legal security before signing a contract. FIFA does protect these foreign actors in some way, providing players and coaches legal remedies for employment-related disputes of an international dimension. But what if the legal system of the FIFA member association does not provide a reasonable legal remedy for its national actors?[4] More...
The World Anti-Doping System at a Crossroads
19. November 2016 Antoine Duval Blog (0)
"One day Alice came to a fork in the road and saw a Cheshire cat in a tree. 'Which road do I take?' she asked. 'Where do you want to go?' was his response. 'I don't know,' Alice answered. 'Then,' said the cat, 'it doesn't matter."
Tomorrow the Foundation Board of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will gather in Glasgow for its most important meeting since the creation of the Agency. Since the broadcasting of a documentary alleging systematic doping in Russian athletics by the German public broadcaster in December 2014, the anti-doping world has been in disarray. The various independent investigations (the Pound Report and the McLaren Report) ordered by WADA into doping allegations against Russian athletes have confirmed the findings of the documentary and the truth of the accusations brought forward by Russian whistle-blowers. Undeniably, there is something very rotten in the world anti-doping system. The current system failed to register a widespread, and apparently relatively open, state-sponsored scheme aimed at manipulating any doping test conducted in Russian territory. Moreover, it was not WADA that uncovered it, but an independent journalist supported by courageous whistle-blowers. More...
15. November 2016 Oskar van Maren Blog, International Sports Law Cases, International Sports Law Commentaries (5)
Out of all the State aid investigations of recent years involving professional football clubs, the outcome of the Real Madrid case was probably the most eagerly awaited. Few football clubs have such a global impact as this Spanish giant, and any news item involving the club, whether positive or negative, is bound to make the headlines everywhere around the globe. But for many Spaniards, this case involves more than a simple measure by a public authority scrutinized by the European Commission. For them, it exemplifies the questionable relationship between the private and the public sector in a country sick of never-ending corruption scandals.[1] Moreover, Spain is only starting to recover from its worst financial crisis in decades, a crisis founded on real estate speculation, but whose effects were mostly felt by ordinary citizens.[2] Given that the Real Madrid case involves fluctuating values of land that are transferred from the municipality to the club, and vice versa, it represents a type of operation that used to be very common in the Spanish professional football sector, but has come under critical scrutiny in recent years.[3] More...
International and European Sports Law – Monthly Report – October 2016. By Kester Mekenkamp.
11. November 2016 Oskar van Maren Blog, International Sports Law Cases, International Sports Law Commentaries, International Sports Law Events, International Sports Law Material, International Sports Law Publications (0)
We are looking for an International Sports Law Intern (with a particular interest in the CAS)! More information can be found here.
The (terrible) State of the World Anti-Doping System
The fight against doping is still on top of the agenda after the Russian doping scandal. The national anti-doping organizations (NADOs) have reiterated their call for an in depth reform of the World Anti-Doping Agency at a special summit in Bonn, Germany. These reforms are deemed urgent and necessary to "restore confidence of clean athletes and those who value the integrity of sport" and secure "the public's desire for a fair and level playing field". The NADOs propose, amongst others things, to separate the investigatory, testing and results management functions from sports organizations, and to remove sports administrators from crucial anti-doping executive functions. More...
Book Review: Questioning the (in)dependence of the Court of Arbitration for Sport
20. November 2015 Antoine Duval Blog, International Sports Law Commentaries, International Sports Law Material, International Sports Law Publications (0)
Book Review: Vaitiekunas A (2014) The Court of Arbitration for Sport : Law-Making and the Question of Independence, Stämpfli Verlag, Berne, CHF 89,00
The book under review is the published version of a PhD thesis defended in 2013 by Andrew Vaitiekunas at Melbourne Law School. A PhD is often taking stock of legal developments rather than anticipating or triggering them. This was definitely not the case of this book. Its core subject of interest is the study of the independence of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) – an issue that has risen to prominence with the recent Pechstein ruling of January 2015 of the Oberlandesgericht München. It is difficult to be timelier indeed. More...
The Court of Arbitration for Sport after Pechstein: Reform or Revolution?
The Pechstein ruling of the Oberlandesgericht (OLG) München rocked the sports arbitration world earlier this year (see our initial commentary of the decision here and a longer version here). The decision has been appealed to the German Bundesgerichtshof (BGH), the highest German civil court, and the final word on the matter is not expected before 2016. In any event, the case has the merit of putting a long-overdue reform of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) back on the agenda. The last notable reform of the structure and functioning of the CAS dates back to 1994, and was already triggered by a court ruling, namely the famous Gundel case of the Swiss Federal Tribunal (SFT). Since then, the role of the CAS has shifted and its practical significance has radically changed (the growth of CAS's caseload has been exponential). It has become the most visible arbitration court in Switzerland in terms of the number of awards appealed to the SFT, but more importantly it deals with all the high-profile disputes that arise in global sport: think, for instance, of Pistorius, the recent Dutee Chand decision or the upcoming FIFA elections.More...
Sports governance 20 years after Bosman: Back to the future… or not? By Borja García
Editor's note:
Dr Borja García joined the School of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences at Loughbourough University in January 2009 as a Lecturer in Sport Management and Policy. He holds a PhD in Politics, International Relations and European Studies from Loughborough University (United Kingdom), where he completed his thesis titled 'The European Union and the Governance of Football: A game of levels and agendas'.
In this leafy and relatively mild autumn, we are celebrating two important anniversaries. Recently, we just passed 'Back to the Future day', marking the arrival of Marty McFly to 2015. In a few weeks, we will be commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Bosman ruling. Difficult to decide which one of the two is more important. As we move well into the 21st century's second decade, these two dates should mark a moment to consider innovation. They are perhaps occasions to take stock and reflect how much sport has evolved to reach this new future… or not. More...
The 2006 World Cup Tax Evasion Affair in Germany: A short guide. By Gesa Kuebek
10. November 2015 Antoine Duval Blog, International Sports Law Cases, International Sports Law Commentaries (0)
Gesa Kuebek holds an LLM and graduated from the University of Bologna, Gent and Hamburg as part of the Erasmus Mundus Master Programme in Law and Economics and now work as an intern for the Asser Instituut.
On Monday, 9 November, the German Football Association (DFB) announced in a Press Release the resignation of its head, Wolfgang Niersbach, over the 2006 World Cup Affair. In his statement, Niersbach argued that he had "no knowledge whatsoever" about any "payments flows" and is now being confronted with proceedings in which he was "never involved". However, he is now forced to draw the "political consequences" from the situation. His resignation occurred against the backdrop of last week's raid of the DFB's Frankfurt headquarters and the private homes Niersbach, his predecessor Theo Zwanziger and long-standing DFB general secretary Horst R. Schmidt. The public prosecutor's office investigates a particularly severe act of tax evasion linked to awarding the 2006 World Cup. The 2006 German "summer fairy-tale" came under pressure in mid-October 2015, after the German magazine "Der Spiegel" shocked Fußballdeutschland by claiming that it had seen concrete evidence proving that a €6.7 million loan, designated by the FIFA for a "cultural programme", ended up on the account of Adidas CEO Robert-Louis Dreyfuß. The magazine further argued that the money was in fact a secret loan that was paid back to Dreyfuß. Allegedly, the loan was kept off the books intentionally in order to be used as bribes to win the 2006 World Cup bid. The public prosecutor now suspects the DFB of failing to register the payment in tax returns. German FA officials admit that the DFB made a "mistake" but deny all allegations of vote buying. However, the current investigations show that the issues at stakes remain far from clear, leaving many questions regarding the awarding of the 2006 World Cup unanswered.
The present blog post aims to shed a light on the matter by synthetizing what we do know about the 2006 World Cup Affair and by highlighting the legal grounds on which the German authorities investigate the tax evasion. More...
Blog Symposium: Ensuring proportionate sanctions under the 2015 World Anti-Doping Code. By Mike Morgan
30. October 2015 Antoine Duval Blog, International Sports Law Cases, International Sports Law Commentaries, International Sports Law Material, International Sports Law Publications (0)
Introduction: The new WADA Code 2015
Day 1: The impact of the revised World Anti-Doping Code on the work of National Anti-Doping Agencies
Day 2: The "Athlete Patient" and the 2015 World Anti-Doping Code: Competing Under Medical Treatment
Day 3: Proof of intent (or lack thereof) under the 2015 World Anti-Doping Code
Mike Morgan is the founding partner of Morgan Sports Law LLP. His practice is focused exclusively on the sports sector. He advises on regulatory and disciplinary issues and has particular experience advising on doping and corruption disputes.
Mike acted on behalf of National Olympic Committees at three of the last four Olympic Games and has represented other sports bodies, clubs and high profile athletes in proceedings before the High Court, the FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber, the American Arbitration Association and the Court of Arbitration for Sport. More...
Blog Symposium: Proof of intent (or lack thereof) under the 2015 World Anti-Doping Code. By Howard L. Jacobs
Day 4: Ensuring proportionate sanctions under the 2015 World Anti-Doping Code
Howard Jacobs is solo practitioner in the Los Angeles suburb of Westlake Village, California. Mr. Jacobs has been identified by various national newspapers and publications as one of the leading sports lawyers in the world. His law practice focuses on the representation of athletes in all types of disputes, with a particular focus on the defense of athletes charged with doping offenses.Mr. Jacobs has represented numerous professional athletes, Olympic athletes, world record holders, and amateur athletes in disputes involving doping, endorsements, unauthorized use of name and likeness, salary issues, team selection issues, and other matters. He is at the forefront of many cutting edge legal issues that affect athletes, winning cases that have set precedents that have benefited the athlete community. More information is available at www.athleteslawyer.com. More...
Blog Symposium: The "Athlete Patient" and the 2015 World Anti-Doping Code: Competing Under Medical Treatment. By Marjolaine Viret and Emily Wisnosky
Marjolaine Viret: An attorney-at-law at the Geneva bar, specialising in sports and health law. Her doctoral work in anti-doping was awarded a summa cum laude by the University of Fribourg in early 2015. She gained significant experience in sports arbitration as a senior associate in one of Switzerland's leading law firms, advising clients, including major sports federations, on all aspects of anti-doping. She also holds positions within committees in sports organisations and has been involved in a variety of roles in the implementation of the 2015 WADC. Her book "Evidence in Anti-Doping at the Intersection of Science & Law" is scheduled for publication in 2015.
Emily Wisnosky: An attorney-at-law admitted to the California bar, she currently participates in the WADC 2015 Commentary research project as a doctoral researcher. She also holds an LLM from the University of Geneva in International Dispute Settlement, with a focus on sports arbitration. Before studying law, she worked as a civil engineer. More...
Blog Symposium: The impact of the revised World Anti-Doping Code on the work of National Anti-Doping Agencies. By Herman Ram
27. October 2015 Antoine Duval Blog, International Sports Law Commentaries, International Sports Law Material, International Sports Law Publications (0)
Herman Ram is the Chief Executive Officer of the Anti-Doping Authority the Netherlands, which is the National Anti-Doping Organization of the country. He has held this position since 2006. After working twelve years as a librarian, Herman Ram started his career in sport management in 1992, when he became Secretary general of the Royal Netherlands Chess Federation. In 1994, he moved on to the same position at the Netherlands Badminton Federation. He was founder and first secretary of the Foundation for the Promotion of Elite Badminton that was instrumental in the advancement of Dutch badminton. In 2000 he was appointed Secretary general of the Netherlands Ski Federation, where he focused, among other things, on the organization of large snowsports events in the Netherlands. Since his appointment as CEO of the Anti-Doping Authority, he has developed a special interest in legal, ethical and managerial aspects of anti-doping policies, on which he has delivered numerous presentations and lectures. On top of that, he acts as Spokesperson for the Doping Authority. Herman Ram holds two Master's degrees, in Law and in Sport Management. More...
Blog Symposium: The new WADA Code 2015 - Introduction
26. October 2015 Antoine Duval Blog, International Sports Law Cases, International Sports Law Commentaries, International Sports Law Publications (0)
On 1 January, a new version of the World Anti-Doping Code (WADC or Code) entered into force. This blog symposium aims at taking stock of this development and at offering a preliminary analysis of the key legal changes introduced. The present blog will put the WADC into a more general historical and political context. It aims to briefly retrace the emergence of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and its Code. It will also reconstruct the legislative process that led to the adoption of the WADC 2015 and introduce the various contributions to the blog symposium.More...
To pay or not to pay? That is the question. The case of O'Bannon v. NCAA and the struggle of student athletes in the US. By Zlatka Koleva
Zlatka Koleva is a graduate from the Erasmus University Rotterdam and is currently an Intern at the ASSER International Sports Law Centre.
The decision on appeal in the case of O'Bannon v. NCAA seems, at first sight, to deliver answers right on time regarding the unpaid use of names, images and likenesses (NILs) of amateur college athletes, which has been an ongoing debate in the US after last year's district court decision that amateur players in the college games deserve to receive compensation for their NILs.[1] The ongoing struggle for compensation in exchange for NILs used in TV broadcasts and video games in the US has reached a turning point and many have waited impatiently for the final say of the Court of Appeal for the 9th circuit. The court's ruling on appeal for the 9th circuit, however, raises more legitimate concerns for amateur sports in general than it offers consolation to unprofessional college sportsmen. While the appellate court agreed with the district court that NCAA should provide scholarships amounting to the full cost of college attendance to student athletes, the former rejected deferred payment to students of up to 5,000 dollars for NILs rights. The conclusions reached in the case relate to the central antitrust concerns raised by NCAA, namely the preservation of consumer demand for amateur sports and how these interests can be best protected under antitrust law. More...


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Our February Concert
Our February concert started with John Robinson playing I Feel Fine, Calico Printers
Clerk, The Minstrel, Floral Dance and The Rare Old Mountain Dew. Our next player was Patrick Halpin playing Oh Antonio, Galway Bay, Roddy McCorey, He'll Have To Go And Come By The Hills. Ann Parker was next on to the stage, Ann played Irish Eyes, I Belong To Glasgow, Beer Barrel Polka, Lovely Bunch Of Coconuts, Loveliest Night Of The Year, Frog Chorus and Memories Are Made Of This. It was Liz Taits turn to play, she gave us Melody Moments, Toytown Manla, Du Du Liegst Mir Im Herzen and La Marianne. It was now break time and time for catching up with everyone over coffee. After the break we started the second section of the night with Graham Crow playing Tales Of The Unexpected, Laura's Waltz, English Country Garden, Danny Boy, The Ash Grove, Scotland the Brave, Paper Roses, All The Nice girls Love A Sailor, I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside, Who's your Lady Friend and Lovely Bunch Of Coconuts. Sara Daly was our next player, she started with The Last Waltz, then continued her set with Lovely Glens Of Angus, My Heart Belongs To Daddy and Sailing Through The Narrows. John Lennox was up next, he played Padam Padam, When You're Good To Mama, Two Ladies, Que Sera Sera and Lili Marlene. I was up next, I played Oslo Waltz, American Patrol and Red White And Blue. Our next player was Bernard Bamber playing Green Hills Of Antrim, Old Flames and Galway Shawl. After Bernard, we had Harvey Seager playing Sarah's Waltz, Bridges Of Paris, Amanda's Waltz, Tulips From Amsterdam, Daisy and, to finish, I'll Be Your Sweet Heart. Colin Ensor was next on to the stage, he started with There I've Said It Again, and continued with The Town I loved So Well, Domino, The Greatest Mistake Of My Life and Ashokan Farewell. We were fast approaching the end of the night now, and time for Reuben Hickinbotham to play. Reuben played Can't Give You anything But Love, Kiss Me Honey Honey, Michelle, Sunnyside Of the Street and Side By Side. Sara Daly finished the night with Envikens Waltz and Once Upon A December from the film Anastasia. As usual our local players nights are great fun, its nice to hear the variety we have at the club. Thanks go to Bob on the drums who provided accompaniment for several players during the night.
This Wednesday we have a great guest artist night lined up. Please bring yourself to support Jovan, who is coming up from Oxford to play for us. I have wanted to get Jovan at the club for a couple of years, well this Wednesday he will be there. Please bring your friends and anyone else you can, it's a night you will be pleased you attended. I look forward to seeing you there. David Batty
Wyre Club
The next meeting of the Wyre Club is on Wednesday 22nd March 2017 at The North Euston Hotel on the Esplanade at Fleetwood, FY7 6BN. Further details tel. 01253 883681.
Wirral Accordion club
This club is on every Tuesday at The Place In The Park, 109 Liscard Road, Wallasey CH44 9AE. The night starts at 7pm.
June Guest Artist
We have switched our May and June Concert evenings around, Instead of having a Guest Artist in May we will be having Julie Best and Jean Corrighan playing for us on 21st June.
Chester Accordion Club
Chester Accordion Club's next meeting is on Tuesday 28th March at The Groves Club, Chester Road (A5032), Whitby, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. Telephone Barry Graham on 01978 760065.
This Wednesday is a Guest Artist concert with Jovan Rnjak(pictured right). Jovan will be playing a wide variety of music from standards to singalong. Jovan is a very accomplished player, and one you shouldn't miss.
The doors open on Wednesday night at 7.30pm for a prompt 8pm start. Please bring along your friends and anyone who might be interested in attending. If you see someone you don't know then please say hello and make them welcome to the club. David Batty
Blackpool Accordion Festival Day Passes
Day passes have become available for the Accordion festival taking place in Blackpool from the 31st March – 3rd April. The Cost is £25 per day or £50 for a weekend pass. Passes can be purchased online at www.carillonstudios.com. Below is a schedule of the weekend. If you have never visited an accordion festival before this is a great opportunity to see what it's all about and it is on our doorstep!
Friday 31st March
3pm Arrival and check in 3.00 Welcome cup of tea or coffee 4.00 Welcome party with Harry Hussey 6.00 Dinner 8.00 Gary Blair 8.30 Tom Hardaker 9.00 Interval 9.15 John Romero 10.00 Interval 10.15 Harry Hussey & Friends
Saturday 1st April
8am – 9.30 Breakfast 9.30 Group orchestra class – Caroline Hussey 10.45 Scottish Workshop – Gary Blair 2.00 Jazz Workshop – Harry Hussey 3.00 Group orchestra class – Tom Hardaker 4.00 Complimentary cup of tea or coffee 5.30 Pre dinner get together – Harry Hussey 6.00 Dinner 8.00 Guest Concert 8.30 Caroline Hussey (Concert Hall 9.00 Interval 9.15 Tom Hardaker 9.45 Gary Blair 10.15 Interval 10.30 John Romero
Sunday 2nd April
8am – 9.30 Breakfast 9.30 Group orchestra class – Caroline Hussey 10.45 Scottish Workshop – Gary Blair 2.00 Jazz Workshop – Harry Hussey 3.00 Group orchestra class – Tom Hardaker 4.00 Complimentary cup of tea or coffee 6.00 Dinner 8.00 Caroline Hussey & Harry Hussey 8.30 Tom Hardaker 9.00 Interval 9.15 Charity Raffle 9.45 Gary Blair 10.15 John Romero 11.00 Busking Session led by Harry Hussey
Monday 3rd April
8am – 9.30 Breakfast and goodbyes.
For more information visit www.carillonstudios.com or Telephone 01606 270148
Accordion Repair Course
30th – 31st March 2017 – Cost £98 per person.
This follows the first repair course organised last year and once again Paul Flannery is the tutor. Paul handles repairs for the Music Room accordion department in Cleckheaton Yorkshire. Paul is thinking of retiring or semi retiring in the near future and is happy to pass on his knowledge. He is a piano tuner who got involved with accordion repairs and tuning some years ago and initially received tuition from a Hohner technician but he is mainly self-taught. The location is The Adelaide, 57 Park Road. Teddington TW11 0AU. The Travelodge in Teddington is only a short walk away. Peter can provide other accommodation options if required depending on budget.
Morning session 9.45am – 12.45pm Refreshments provided during the morning 12.45pm-2pm lunch break. Afternoon session 2pm – 5pm Refreshments provided during the afternoon. Today's session will explain the working parts of the accordion and how the treble and bass switches work and common problems. Also reed block configurations, voices, how to undertake minor repairs, including valve replacement, sticky keys and switches, changing bellows gasket and general fault finding. If anyone wishes to bring along an instrument which is need of some attention to use as an example then this will be ok providing it is not requiring major work. During the course some practical work will be possible. Materials are provided. Participants should bring a note pad for their own reference notes.
Morning session 9.30am – 12.45pm Refreshments provided during the morning 12.45pm-2pm lunch break. Afternoon session
2pm – 4.30pm Refreshments provided during the afternoon
Today's session will follow on from the previous day and will include an overview of instrument tuning. Questions can be fielded throughout the course. Approx 4.30pm Finish Coffee /tea/biscuits are included Cost for the 2 days – £98pp (based on min 10 attending)
To book and for more information contact Peter Le Geyt of PLG Marketing Associates – Tel: 020 8977 6680 or email: plg@plgmarketing.com
Live Music Census
The UK's first ever live music census is being carried out in six cities across Britain. The project aims to take a snapshot of current trends and map out the ways the public engage with music. It is hoped the survey will help measure live music's cultural and economic value and identify future challenges and opportunities. The 24-hour survey began at noon on Thursday 9th March 2017 in Glasgow, Newcastle, Oxford, Leeds, Southampton and Brighton.
It has been commissioned by UK Music, the campaigning and lobbying group that represents the recorded and live music industry, and is being led by the universities of Edinburgh, Glasgow and Newcastle.
Prof Martin Cloonan, professor of popular music politics at Glasgow University, said: "What is being proposed has never been done before and is set to reveal the true state of the UK's live music industry. "Live music is a vital cultural and economic asset and it is important to monitor its health and to support it. "The results will help to provide the clearest picture of the Glasgow live music scene yet, illustrating that vibrancy while also show issues which need to be addressed."
According to UK Music, the music industry is worth an estimated £4.1bn to the UK economy and creates almost 119,000 jobs. The group said that despite the value of live music to the economy, the full picture of what the public is listening to and how they listen and interact has never been fully and accurately surveyed.
Dr Matt Brennan, from Edinburgh University, is leading the UK Census project. He said: "Venues around the country have been telling us that they already operate on thin margins, so proposed increases in rateable values of up to 55% in some cases will have a significant impact. "The UK Live Music Census will be very important in identifying challenges that the industry faces, such as rising rates and other issues. "It will give us a detailed picture of what exactly it means to be a venue owner, a musician, and a live music lover in 2017. Our hope is that the census will be a vital tool in strengthening a much-loved part of the UK's culture."
The census aims to cover 70 music events in Glasgow alone. Hundreds more will be covered at the five other cities in England.
The survey team will also talk to audiences, venue staff and musicians.
Its findings will be supplemented by a nationwide online survey for musicians, venues, promoters and audiences that will be open until 8 May. The survey can be accessed on www.uklivemusiccensus.org and there is a chance to win an IPad mini 2. They are looking to hear from Audience members, Musicians, Venues and Promoters. We hope that some of you will fill in the survey and mention Leyland Accordion Club to give a varied view of the UK live music scene and to show how popular the Accordion is in the UK. The survey can be filled in at www.uklivemusiccensus.org
Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham in Morecambe
Two of Scotland's most loved traditional musicians are Aly, a stunning traditional style fiddler, and Phil, one of Scotland's 25 most influential people & a dazzling accordion player. They are now celebrating 30 years of playing together, when this pair perform live the result is stunning. The Concert is on 24th March 2017 at The Platform, Old Station Building, Central Promenade, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 4DB. Tickets cost £15 and can be purchased by tel:01524 582803 or online at https://uk.patronbase.com/_ThePlatform/Productions/BAIN/Performances
Abide With Me Origins
David's interest in finding a good version of Abide With Me, and playing it in the key it was written in, led to an interesting discovery. Most of you will have heard or know Abide With Me, but possibly not many will know the history of it. Abide With Me started life as a poem in 1847 written by Scottish Anglican Henry Francis Lyte. Henry set the poem to music while he lay dying of tuberculosis, he survived for three weeks after it's completion. Although Henry Lyte composed music for the poem it is most often sung to the tune of "Eventide" composed by Englishman William Henry Monk in 1861. There are other tunes that are sometimes used to sing Abide with me such as "Morecambe" by Frederick C. Atkinson 1870, "Penitentia" by Edward Dearle 1874 and "Woodlands" by Walter Greatorex 1916. So now you know that if the words of Abide With Me are not sung you are most likely listening to "Eventide" by William Monk.
Newsletter 234 – 15th March 2017

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I've been really lucky - the company now supports me & pays for my education @ UVa. Yikes!
In 2001, when I started OdioWorks, LLC I had $500 in the bank and a radical idea. That was the best $500 I've ever spent, hopefully I can pass the opportunity along to those with an idea and a passion. If you have what it takes to start a company but need a little cash and advice, apply for my scholarship.
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EarthConnection opened in 1991 as a center for learning and reflection about "living lightly" on Earth.
The Green Learning Station of the Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati will showcase a proposed Green Building signage project in a display at Park+Vine Nov. 30 – Jan. 24, 2013. An opening reception will be held Friday, Nov. 30, 2012 – 6 to 8 p.m. at Park+Vine, 1202 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202.
EarthConnection is one of the buildings that are part of the Cincinnati Green Building Signage Project. The following are some of the sustainable features of the building.
Earth Connection, Mount St Joseph College Campus, 370 Neeb Rd., Cin., OH 45233, 513-451-3932 – solar thermal. This home uses the ground surrounding the house as a heat storage method during the summer for release during the winter.


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In the dark skies over Kanab on a moonless night, you can see 7,500 to 14,000 stars, the Milky Way, many Zodiac constellations, celestial objects, shooting stars and several planets.
Join us for a magical Stargazing Tour viewing our amazing night sky with cultural stories, Native American music, crystal-clear optics and high-powered lasers and learn something about the Universe we live. It's safe, fun and a breathtaking experience that you will remember.
Star Party Tonight at 9:30 pm. $25. per person, min. (2) Adults Only, drive to our location nearby or add $5. per person for Shuttle Service to and from your location in town. Cash only please.
Stargazer Alert: Come see the Winter Giants in the night sky. This time of year the constellations are big and bright.
#1 Nighttime Attraction in Kanab since 2006.
My pal and I were spending a night in Kanab when we came across a postcard at a local restaurant for a star party, which sounded quite interesting. We texted the number on the card and received a quick response and shuttle pickup within a couple of hours from inquiry. I give them an A++ for the short notice and easy accommodation alone!
Rick and Gale are very knowledgeable and passionate about stars. They gave us a quick overview of the area and handed us binoculars to begin our star journey. We learned about the different types of stars, the constellations and got to view the full moon, the rings of Saturn, and the Milky Way through their telescope. Hanging out with these two was a real treat and added something special to our road trip. I can't wait to point out Andromeda, Saturn and Cassiopeia to all of my star gazing friends!
Had a wonderful time with Rick and Gale in Kanab. My wife and I were in Kanab for a weekend and we were looking for activities to do in town. We read about the star party in our hotel and booked it at 9 pm for a 12 am slot. Totally loved the experience.
Sky in southern Utah is light pollution free and you can see our milky way with naked eyes. Rick and Gale gave us a very informative talk on night sky. They also make these sessions way more fun by sharing myths and legends surrounding the constellations and stars in the sky. Also, they have a very cool telescope that showed us images of the storms on Jupiter's surface. Overall, a fun filled activity to do in Kanab and I highly recommend it to everyone visiting Kanab.
Your visit to Kanab is not complete without this! This was a mind-blowing experience.
These folks were super nice and very knowledgeable. We all had a great time during this tour. We each were loaned a pair of binoculars, and there was a telescope for viewing planets and star systems. This was a wonderful evening and would definitely do it again!
Informative and mind boggling! Left us in awe! My teenage daughter didn't want to go at first, then was so thrilled that she did. Thanks to Rick and Gayle for a mind-opening experience.
Great experience to watch stars with great music and friendly and helpful guidence. Don't be afraid if you do not have any experience of star gazing. Rick and Gale have all the patience and knowldwge to lead you through the amzing tour. Definately #1 night time activity in Kanab.
We called Kanab Creek Tours at short notice to see if they could take us out that same night, luckily they could and we had a great time. It was cold, being November, but we were determined to take advantage of the dark skies here. We were collected from our hotel and taken to their private canyon, we felt safe. Rick and Gail were great hosts, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and, most importantly, patient with these two novices. We learnt a lot, had fun and came away with a renewed passion for the cosmos, a memorable evening, thank you Gail and Rick.
Amazing night sky viewing-a MUST DO for city dwellers.
Southern Utah is a great place for night sky viewing. We could see tons of stars from our rental, but wanted a deeper experience.
We booked the tour 2 nights in advance. Rick is very personable, and made us feel valued and welcomed. The tour shuttle is comfortable-we met Rick at the visitor's center and he drove us a very short distance north of town to their property. He provided excellent binoculars for each of us, plus one set of very high-powered binocs to share. He used a fantastic laser pointer that was a huge help in locating astronomical features. He played relaxing music in the background, and provided wonderful information on the universe, mythology, and prehistoric peoples of southern Utah. I thought it was worth every penny-it's a don't miss, but most especially if you live in a highly-populated area. You will rarely see a sky like this anywhere else.
Rick and Gale were fantastic hosts and incredibly friendly. Rick was really helpful in getting the tour arranged and he and his wife Gale were kind enough to take me on the tour despite it being just me. They have their own private land and a really nice tour shuttle which they pick you up in. With Kanab being 3 on the Bortle scale, once your eyes have adjusted it is excellent for stargazing.
They play some nice relaxing music in the background and have excellent knowledge on the constellations and the cosmos. They have laser pens which points everything out with incredible accuracy. This was one of the best night skies I have ever seen and through the telescopes they have WOW! The galactic core of the milky way stretches right across the sky and through the optics, all the stars you could see = mind blown!! The tour lasted about an hour and fifteen and I seriously could not recommend this more. If I had been there another night I would have done it again. Cost was $35 per person which represented excellent value.
My wife and i were searching for an activity in Kanab after a day at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and we came across this tour. I called and got Rick who was extremely helpful booking the tour. We were picked up at our hotel and were taken to a location where the stars just came alive. Being from the east coast, in an area with much light pollution, this was just amazing. Rick also did the tour and was very knowledgeable. We will never look at he night sky the same way again.
The tour was not too long, just right. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
This tour was great for our friends and family. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the stars and constellations. We learned a lot. The night sky was amazingly beautiful and the tour was not too long for our teenagers to enjoy. It was like you could almost reach up and touch the stars and the milky way.. Would highly recommend for other visitors.


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This is where you get all the brain drain behind the current nominations.
9:46 PM ET Feeds return following Nomination Ceremony. Ryan and Will on the block.
6:26 PM ET Kaela told Johnny he is safe. Johnny is very happy. Maddy pitching to Kaela, rehasing old stuff. Maddy is denying mentioning Daela to go up. Maddy is crying. Kaela promises to let her know before the noms if she is going up.
then Maddy's name. She is going to tell Will that he is not her target, that Maddy is. Johnny can't go up at first because Erica would take Johnny off if she won the veto. In the end she wants Maddy and Will to stay. Wants to backdoor Johnny.
Talking about telling Johnny he is safe. She going to have to let Maddy think she is the target. Derrick is going to tell Johnny cause he talks better than Kaela.
she will then go to Maddy and tell her that she was not the target and play on her emotions. She thinks she would have the votes to get Johnny out.
5:21 PM ET Kaela tells Derek she thinks that she is putting up Will & Maddy.
5:17 PM ET Both in pantry looking for food. Ryan wants popsicles. Ryan is still on slop right now. Ryan, today is crazy and no one is always around. Ryan goes upstairs to unpack.
5:15 PM ET Paras in the kitchen. Maddy goes upstairs. Paras checking the food. Ryan, I feel like going in there at 2, Paras said Kaela is not in there. Paras does not feel that Ryan is going up. Ryan appreciated the hug from Para yesterday during the video for Will.
5:12 PM ET Ryan and Maddy in kitchen. Ryan said Will stormed out of that room and yelled in his face. How he is an easy scapegoat. Ryan was first in there and got no indication. (of the nom's). I'm not taking anything for granted. Maddy does not regret keeping Ryan in. Maddy, if I go on the block, I am not leaving. Ryan said it would be best to hold off the campaining till after the veto, no matter who goes up.
5:06 PM ET Talking about wanting a spelling comp. It's a classic.
5:03 PM ET Will, Ali and Johnny in red room. BB: Johnny please wake up, nap time is over. Will, what is that girl going to do. Ali, we will find out soon. Erica comes in, waiting for the pantry to open. They are waiting for Kaela to be called in. No game talk.
4:59 PM ET Will looking behind the clouds on the wall in the bathroom. Stops when Oliva comes in. Kaela also came in. Kaela has not been called yet. Getting ready. Oliva fixing Kaela makeup.
4:56 PM ET Kaela came in and BB told her to put on her mic. She left the room. Ali wants another house fun thing. Like pizza. Talk about sushi.
4:53 PM ET Derrick, Ali and Johnny in red room, talking about not being able to trust anyone. Ali, these are the times we need liquor. Talking about how cold it is. No game talk.
4:51 PM ET Ryan, Paras and Erica outside talking. No game talk.


Hope everyone is ready for some golf ahead of the holiday weekend. Here's what's on tap this week for Craft Beef Golf League.
For the Highland's league on Monday we will have Sam Adams' Octoberfest on tap. Sam Adams is the most popular Oktoberfest beer brewed in the U.S., and one of the brewery's best-sellers. It features a roasted malt character and smooth flavor with notes of caramel. This week's featured can will be Founder's Mosaic Promise, a SMASH (Single Malt And Single Hop) beer that showcases the Golden Promise malt and Mosaic hops used to brew it. The result is an IPA with juicy mango and earthy pine flavors.
Tuesday's Holmes league will feature beers from White Elm. We'll have Wild Honey Saison on tap and samplings of Tiny Dots on an Endless Timeline and Inverted Citra, two of the brewery's IPA offerings. Wild Honey Saison is a mixed fermentation honey saison. Inverted Citra is White Elm's hazy Imperial IPA. Originally brewed for the brewery's first anniversary, this hoppy, juicy brew tastes of candied oranges.
As always, special thanks to K&Z and Moran's Liquor Works for their ongoing support of Craft Beer Golf League.


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Barron's Take
Square Stock Is at a 'Crossroads.' Now Is the Time to Buy, Analyst Says.
Ben Walsh
Sept. 3, 2019 11:41 am ET
Square stock has dropped about 30% since the payments company reported its second-quarter earnings, but SunTrust Robinson Humphrey sees a reason to jump back into the shares.
Analyst Andrew Jeffrey says Square stock (ticker: SQ) can rise because the company will reaccelerate growth by investing heavily in 2020 to make its point-of-sale card readers more useful for "large, inventory-intensive retailers where we believe it currently competes poorly." He upgraded the stock to Buy from Hold and gave it an $80 price target.
Square stock was up more than 2.4% to about $63.50 in recent Tuesday trading.
The back story. Square is a growth-based investment story, so investors reacted poorly in early August when the firm reported lower-than-expected total payments volume for the second quarter. (Its earnings and revenue, however, beat analysts' expectations.) The post-earnings tumble trimmed the stock's year-to-date increase to about 10%, from above 40% before the report.
Jeffrey isn't the only analyst who has been struck by the stock's lackluster performance. On August 22, Deutsche Bank 's Bryan Keane urged investors to buy the stock because the recent price drop has made its valuation more attractive—even though, he says, nothing has fundamentally changed about the company's business.
What's new. Jeffrey wrote that the deceleration in Square's total payments volume is a result of the company capturing about 10% of its true total addressable market (TAM).
Effectively, the number of merchants who might adopt the company's technology is starting to tail off, he argued. As a result, "Square [is] at a build-or-buy crossroads; it can either invest in tech or acquire an established provider," he wrote.
"Even as the company has enjoyed robust growth at relatively larger businesses," Jeffrey pointed out, "this is highly concentrated among a relatively small number of super-successful sellers."
Looking ahead. The likely move for the company, according to Jeffrey, is to expand its potential market and boost payment volume growth by investing in building software that can handle more complex inventories. That would make Square's technology more useful for merchants who handle a huge variety of goods.
That will of course, require upfront costs for Square, but the stock's growth-focused investors are likely to cheer such a move if it can boost payment volume.
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Knowledge centre Public engagement Human health and nutrition
Foster Farms donated an additional 400,000 servings of poultry
Foster Farms is donating an additional 400,000 servings of poultry to community hunger relief organizations throughout California to help families impacted economically by COVID-19.
By: The Poultry Site
Last week, the family-owned company announced a donation of two million servings of protein to food banks and community organizations on the West Coast, and in Louisiana and Alabama.
"The economic effects of COVID-19 have been devastating to communities," said Foster Farms VP of Communications Ira Brill. "As an 'essential' company, we are working hard to keep food on retail shelves but also to continue to support organizations in our communities doing important work to address hunger during these unprecedented times."
"In all of the years I have worked on the front lines supporting those in need, I have never seen such a steep spike in demand," said Carlos Baldovinos, executive director of the Mission at Kern County in Bakersfield, one of the beneficiary organizations and among the few that continue to serve hot meals daily albeit in a revised format to accommodate social distancing. "Foster Farms' donation comes at a critical time when our protein supply is low, and need has skyrocketed. We are grateful for their generous support in helping put food on the table for so many."
Foster Farms encourages others to join in its efforts by donating to their local food bank or community organization. The hunger relief organizations receiving the most recent donation include:
Visalia Rescue Mission – Visalia
Kings Gospel Mission – Hanford
Victory Mission – Salinas
Mission at Kern County – Bakersfield
Union Rescue Mission – Los Angeles
Rescue Mission Alliance – Oxnard
Beacon Light Mission – Wilmington
Foster Farms maintains production facilities in California, Oregon, Washington, Louisiana and Alabama, and will be leveraging its resources to expedite relief efforts. The donations are a continuation of a decade-long commitment to fighting hunger and responding to community need in time of crisis.


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Exciting study on atomic-scale apertures from graduate student Jothi Priyanka Thiruraman, postdoc Paul Masih Das, and Prof. Marija Drndić published
Researchers from the Drndić Lab have published an exciting new study that "shows the ionic transport properties of these pores, with promise for applications in water purification and desalination as well as for creating artificial pores that mimic ion channels in biology."
Cullen Blake on the upcoming "great conjunction" of Jupiter and Saturn
Cullen Blake, Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, gives "four tips and takeaways for making the most of this end-of-the-year celestial spectacle".
Faculty Wellness Partners for Graduate Students
SAS is pleased to announce the creation of Faculty Wellness Partners for Graduate Students—a new program that provides graduate students with the opportunity to meet privately with select faculty members who have been trained to discuss the particular challenges of graduate school and to refer students to Penn's many wellness resources.
Liang Wu awarded grant under Defense University Research Instrumentation Program
Liang Wu, Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, was announced as one of 150 researchers awarded grants totaling $50 million from the Department of Defense under the Defense University Research Instrumentation Program. This grant will allow the acquisition of a Scanning Magneto-Optical Microscope for Topological Materials for Prof. Wu's lab allowing further cutting edge research studying light-matter interaction in topological materials.
Nadar Engheta selected for 2020 Isaac Newton Medal and Prize
Congratulations to our colleague Prof. Nader Engheta (SEAS, secondary appointment in Physics and Astronomy), who has been selected to receive the 2020 Isaac Newton Medal and Prize from the Institute of Physics (UK).
Liang Wu's research on the relationship between topology and linear optics is featured in Penn Today
"The discovery of fourfold topological quasiparticles in this metallic alloy could be used to engineer topological materials with unique and controllable properties in the future."
PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY MAJORS FAIR
Congratulations to Prof. Eleni Katifori, who has been awarded the 2021 APS Early Career Award for Soft Matter Research!
This prestigious award was given "For the seminal use of physical principles in understanding living transport networks."
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Congratulations to Prof. Charlie Kane, who, along with Michael Berry and Qikun Xue, has been awarded the 2020 Fudan-Zhongzhi Science Award!
We are accepting applications!
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Pennsylvania will be accepting applications for the PhD program during the 2020-21 admissions cycle, despite any disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. We look forward to receiving applications this Fall.


Behind the statue of Catherine the Great stands Rossi's tour de force, the Alexandrinsky Drama Theatre. The theatre company can trace its history back to 1756, making it the oldest in Russia. It has been the national theatre of Russia for two and a half centuries. Almost all world premieres of Russian classical dramatic pieces were played on the stage of this theatre and even now both Russian and foreign classics are the base of the theatre's repertoire.


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Harold Youngsma
NORTHBRIDGE - Harold Youngsma, 95, formerly of Northbridge and Charlton, died Tuesday, January 29, 2013 in the St. Camillus Health Center, Whitinsville. His wife of 48 years, Jeannette (Oosterman) Youngsma, passed away in 1989. His second wife, Myrnie (Smith) Gordon Youngsma, passed away in 2007.
Mr. Youngsma worked at the General Motors Assembly Plant in Framingham, retiring in 1982. He previously worked for R.E.N. Chevrolet in Whitinsville and had other automotive positions in the area.
Harold was born April 30, 1917 in Linwood, son of the late Alex and Sadie (Hilverda) Youngsma. Mr. Youngsma was a WWII U.S. Army veteran with the 63rd Infantry, 1st Battalion, serving in Europe.
Harold was a former member of the Pleasant Street Christian Reformed Church in Whitinsville and a current member of the Oak Hill Bible Church in Oxford and participated in bible studies. He enjoyed raising chickens and sheep.
Mr. Youngsma is survived by five sons, Alvin Youngsma and his wife Mary of Whitinsville, Thane Youngsma and his wife Linnea of Mendon, Lester Youngsma and his wife Lila of Uxbridge, Milton Youngsma and his wife Betsy of Douglas, and Wendell and his wife Christine Youngsma of Lodi, CA; three daughters, Gertrude "Trudy" DeGroot and her husband Jim of New Brighton, MN, Sandra Wynja and her husband Arthur of Northbridge, and Cathleen Youngsma of Colorado Springs, CO; 19 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother Peter Youngsma.
Funeral services, with full military honors, will be held Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013 at 11 AM in the BUMA FUNERAL HOME, 480 Church St., Whitinsville.
Interment will follow in Riverdale Cemetery, Providence Rd. (Rte. 122), Northbridge.
Visiting hours for Mr. Youngsma will be Saturday, from 9:30-11 AM, prior to the service in the funeral home.
Memorial donations in Mr. Youngsma's memory may be made to the Whitinsville Christian School, 279 Linwood Ave., Whitinsville, MA 01588.
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Since the origins of communication, humans have sat in a circle around fire to connect through story telling. In Australia, we are blessed to come from a land that has the oldest culture on the planet, who still to this day pass down their knowledge and culture through this very system. So it is with respect to those elders and the values of the first Australian women, that SWL members continue to learn and share through story telling and conversation, in this way, on the same land.
The SWL members-only fireside chat on September 30th was a wonderful evening of love, laughter, storytelling and as always, healing.
Anita Pahor SWL chair graciously hosted the evening at her home. An evening of flowing wine and delicious food provided for members, clad in ugg boots and slippers, sitting round a blazing fire on a cold Melbourne night.
And so the evening began, with a celebratory round up of where we are to date and of our exciting growth in numbers. First event of the evening was officially welcoming another three new members, presenting them with the honour of wearing the SWL bracelets with the red cross emblem, signifying our purpose and shared beliefs.
With wine glasses topped up, we settled into the very personal story from an Australian woman, an acclaimed chef and business owner, Jerry Mai of Annam restaurant and Pho Nom, Melbourne.
Born in Vietnam just after the war, Jerry Mai told us an emotional, powerful and often funny story of her journey and that of her family, through Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand to Australia. She spoke of refugee camps and frightening and dangerous boat trips and tense moments fraught with language barriers. Of being heavily reliant on the twists of fate and decisions of uniformed individuals, that impacted the outcome of her family's destiny. It was a tale of bravery and we were fascinated.
It is interesting however to note that a few days before our fireside chat, Jerry voiced concerns to me and felt unsure about sharing her story. She did not wish to appear a 'charity' case or in anyway 'assisted' or 'lucky' or 'saved'. Fortunately she went ahead and her courage in the telling of her story, allowed us an insight and a greater understanding, into the heart of those displaced and currently in the refugee and asylum process today. We often talk of our values supporting the Red Cross, of helping the vulnerable whomever they may be. But let us not confuse people who have found themselves in a vulnerable situation with weakness. Indeed many of those confronted with the raw face of adversity, exhibit a strength and power beyond our imaginings.
When we assist and help people, it is only because we can and indeed we should.
What we learned that night was much greater than fundraising. It was a simple story of love. When you give money or clothes or food or time, enjoy. It is a wonderful feeling to give and makes your heart happier. BUT when you give another human being love, when you stop to give them respect, when you really see that person and when you connect and identify with the similarities to yourself, that's life changing.
And in a seamless handover our next speakers Wenda and Sophie from Australian Red Cross, spoke of that very issue. We remembered the 80's and 90's when the laws were different in Australia. Sophie highlighted new projects and new ways that Red Cross is implementing in a changing context - their focus always on delivering humanitarian outcomes for the people that seek asylum and safety. People like Jerry.
It really enforced the power of what we do and more importantly why we do it. SWL is essential and the impact of what we do together, united through love and the energy of that love, will effect Australia for decades to come.
On a personal note I was one of the recipients of the SWL bracelet and pin with the Red Cross emblem that night. Although I have been a member for a year, I wanted to wait to fully process what SWL stood for. Like many of us, I find the giving easy - it is the taking that is the challenge, which made me wonder exactly how I would feel and react as Jerry? Would I have spoken or would I have closed myself down to sharing with people who couldn't possibly relate to my journey? I respected her enormously for her gracious conversation and felt that exchange of love, as we all did that night. I like to think that perhaps we healed her a little in the telling of her story and of course, she healed us right back.
I couldn't be more proud of being part of this sisterhood and I am deeply honoured to wear my SWL bracelet with that universally recognised and respected symbol. I thought of the red cross emblem and what it represents. The international sign that means "don't shoot". I thought of the women who have died working for that emblem and what people see and deal with everyday, those who dedicate themselves to the values of what it represents. It felt heavy and it should, but not with pressure but with gravitas.
Every time we meet, for cocktails or conferences, we take a moment. Think of those on the front line and what they feel when they wear that emblem. Think of the sisters we have funded and send them energy to face the challenges ahead. Think what it must feel like living in horror and seeing that cross arrive in your city or village or home. Take a moment to feel the solidarity of those all over the world who wear it and work for it and love it. Be proud and honoured, I am and then bring that energy with you. Our diversity is our strength but our love is our power.
I like to always pop a famous persons quote when I write, but todays quote is from Jerry and I think it is pretty special. This is for all of us, Sydney, Melbourne, Queensland and beyond.
At the end of the evening Jerry said, "Thank God for you ladies, I didn't know this existed. To know that there are women with the financial means to help but with hearts full of love and understanding is powerful. It makes me feel hopeful, it makes me feel excited".


Local healthcare services are important to us all: doesn't everyone want to know that, if a loved one falls ill, they will receive the very best care? Using local services myself, I have made them an absolute priority: looking to the future, engaging with healthcare professionals at all levels, working with patients' groups, really getting to grips with the issues and making the case for the local healthcare services that we all want to see.
The Government has given the NHS an extra £10 billion, is spending £11.7 billion a year on mental health and, in response to the additional pressures on social care, have given an additional £2 billion. But there is more to do - I led a debate in Parliament on "The Future of Oxfordshire's Healthcare" - making the points you want made, directly to the Government.
In Oxfordshire, the Clinical Commissioning Group are in the process of creating Locality Plans, which look at the future of primary care services, such as GP practices. These are important in deciding how healthcare is run at the level the vast majority of us interact with it on a regular basis - you can read my submissions for the three localities which cover West Oxfordshire below.
Robert is seeking nominations for this year's NHS Parliamentary Awards, and has asked constituents to contact him to suggest who they think deserves to be celebrated.
It was announced today that Oxfordshire has been selected as a 'trailblazer' area for the Government's ambitious plans to transform children and young people's mental health.


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Seventh Story Studio: Steve Bussell Host Spotlight
Ansley Rushing December 2, 2022 Discover
There are many ways to tell a story.
Longtime AVVAY host Steve Bussell has been in the storytelling business in Nashville for more than 20 years. He is the owner of Seventh Story, a production company experienced in everything from commercials to feature films. As a filmmaker, he relies on adaptability and ingenuity to convey captivating, meaningful messages to his viewers. Every day is a new scene and a new creation.
So his studio needed to be versatile too. Seventh Story Studio features many different movable vignettes. You'll find a wide variety of furniture—director's chairs, leather armchairs, comfy sofas, desk chairs—all of which fit together like puzzle pieces to build a setting. You'll find hanging Edison bulbs, vintage lamps, and bright sunlight peeking through stained glass windows. Everything is easy to move, from the rugs and side tables to the stacks of prop books and suitcases. There is even a beautiful wooden piano (on wheels, of course).
But it took a lot of work to make the space so flexible. "Almost every surface has been touched to bring you the studio it is now," Bussell shares. "We scrubbed, sanded, peeled…Everything needed to be changed." The location of a former seafood restaurant, the studio had holes, broken pipes, and bad faux-finish paint. Bussell and his team fixed all that. They especially embraced all the "weird" quirks of the space and turned them into features. The freezer doors that once opened to cold fish now open to a Narnia-like snow backdrop.
"We try to turn everything weird that we have into an advantage. Every corner or doorway or staircase needs to be a place an artist can see something they can do with it."
Steve Bussell, Host of Seventh Story Studio
Bussell hopes the space invokes a sense of wonder in those who use it. "We designed it to be functional and easy to transform. The place is versatile so I hope people can imagine what can be," he says. He wishes to meet people who will use the space in ways he has yet to dream up.
The Seventh Story team has filmed live bands in the studio. They've taped interviews. They've staged a teenage girl's bedroom and a film noir detective's office. "I love the words 'what if,'" Bussell says. "To see something and wonder, 'what if it was bent just a little like this?"
With his line of work and his prime studio location, there is never a shortage of possibilities. The story never ends.
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'Dog the Bounty Hunter' star Beth Chapman dies at 51
Posted 9:04 AM, June 26, 2019, by FOX 5 Digital Team and CNN Wire, Updated at 09:17PM, June 26, 2019
HONOLULU, Hawaii — Beth Chapman, the bail bondswoman who starred on the reality show "Dog the Bounty Hunter," has died, her husband said on Twitter Wednesday.
"Today, she hiked the stairway to heaven," Duane "Dog" Chapman said. "See you on the other side."
— Duane Dog Chapman (@DogBountyHunter) June 26, 2019
Chapman had been in a medically induced coma, her husband confirmed on Facebook earlier this week.
Chapman, 51, starred with her husband on the A&E reality show "Dog the Bounty Hunter," which ran from 2004 to 2012. The show followed Dog, the mulleted bounty hunter, and his platinum blond wife Beth, who formed a ferocious team with other family and colleagues and tracked down bail fugitives.
The show filmed in Hawaii as well as Colorado, and the two got married in 2006 in a season three episode. The couple then starred in "Dog and Beth: On the Hunt," a spin-off that aired on CMT from 2013 to 2015.
But in September 2017, they used their Facebook account to announce Chapman had been diagnosed with Stage 2 throat cancer. They revealed during an A&E special "Dog & Beth: Fight of Their Lives" in November 2017 that the cancer had been removed, but it came back last year. She was hospitalized in April due to an accumulation of fluid in her lungs, and doctors performed an emergency procedure to alleviate pressure, the couple said at the time.
Despite the diagnosis, the Chapmans announced a new show "Dog's Most Wanted" would soon be coming to WGN America.
"My wife, the love of my life, is fighting for her life, and instead of being at home helping her, I'm out here looking for you," Dog Chapman says in the promo. "So I'm warning you in advance: May God have mercy on you when I catch you. Because I won't."
"You've been warned," Beth Chapman added.
She also kept up with fans on her Instagram page, and she posted a photo of herself on June 12 with the hashtag "#CancerWillNotBeatMe."
Beth Chapman raised 12 children with her husband and spent nearly 30 years in the bail bond business, her website states. In 2016, she was elected President of the Professional Bail Agents of the United States.
Dog Chapman first made headlines in 2003 when he and his son captured Andrew Luster, an heir to the Max Factor cosmetics line, in Mexico. Luster had fled from Southern California to Mexico during his rape trial and was convicted in absentia of raping three women after drugging them and videotaping the act, CNN reported at the time.
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There is a contagious energy that fills the room upon meeting Definition Theatre Company (DTC). One look at their bright hopeful eyes, erect self-confident posture, and fiery passion for theater, and their ebullient spirits latch on to you. Gnawing at your inner soul, inspiring you to dream bigger and aim higher.
Most chalk this up to naive youthful enthusiasm, cautioning them to be more realistic in their endeavors and mindful of the traditional trajectory others before them have taken. However while these young people are big dreamers, they are not naive. They just understand the power of "unfolding their own myth," as the poet Rumi states.
Founded by six University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign BFA alumni who are rising artists in their own right—Tyrone Phillips (artistic director), Julian Parker (executive director), Kelson McAuliffe (development director), Jessica Dean Turner (social media director), Aurora Adachi-Winter (casting director), Mercedes White (marketing director) and a later added seventh company member Neel McNeill (Managing Director)—the company was born out of their frustration with the lack of opportunities for multicultural artists in the American theater.
Desiring to be that stage, DTC has made their primary focus language-driven, multi-ethnic, ensemble-based works. In most theaters, these types of shows are relegated to a single slot per season; but for DTC, they're a priority. "These pieces are our livelihood. It's what we do. It's the stories we think are important as artists," says Phillips.
With consistently successful crowd-funding campaigns raising thousands of dollars and an impressive roster of advisory board members—including Tony Award-winning director Pam MacKinnon and actor Jason Dirden, who just ended a run of " A Raisin In the Sun" on Broadway—others seem to agree that these shows are essential to the theatrical cannon.
Steppenwolf ensemble member Alana Arenas says it was a chance meeting outside of the theater that led to her being an advisory board member. "They were outside the Steppenwolf Theatre handing out flyers to their show. I mean they were on their hustle. I was coming out; mind you I was leaving work. Not from watching a show, I was leaving work," she laughs, remembering their first encounter.
The flyer was for DTC's inaugural production, the "The Brothers Size" by award-winning-playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney. The fact that the play was a favorite, coupled with her friendship with McCraney, led Arenas to check it out.
Impressed that White, an African-American woman, played the role of Elegba originally meant for a man, Arenas couldn't decline the invitation to sit on their board. "For these to be young people, fresh out of school who seemed very serious about what they wanted to do and were thinking unconventionally—not just in terms of race but gender—I thought the multicultural community in Chicago needs as many innovative thinkers on the playing field as possible," says Arenas.
Therefore when the opportunity arose to produce "Genesis," DTC sought out Arenas, their newly found mentor, to direct it. "We knew she had never directed before. Other theaters might think we're crazy, but that's part of who we are as a company. It's part of that leaping we're doing," Phillips says of their decision.
"All you really need is someone to believe you and I believed in Alana," White adds.
The idea for "Genesis" was spawned while White was understudying in Milwaukee Rep's revival of "A Raisin in the Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry. Moved by a discussion in rehearsal and a line in the play, White wrote a story focusing on the relationship between Walter Younger Sr. (the imposing yet absent father in the original) and Lena Younger (the mother who is the glue that holds the family together in the original). The play, inspired by the classic, is a poignant demonstration of true love conquering all.
"Stay In It," the rallying cry of DTC, is defined as persistence and determination across the board from the audience to the actor. And while this ambitious company has their work cut out for them as they continue to lay the foundation for unfolding their own myth, there's no doubt they'll be just fine as long as they heed their own call.
"Genesis" runs through September 28 at The Den Theatre, (773)398-7028, definitiontheatre.org.


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