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Anne-Marie Tomchak: «I believe the BBC has a good understanding of the power of social and digital»
Miquel Pellicer 19 agosto, 2015
Anne-Marie Tomchak is a reporter and presenter on BBC Trending – one of the BBC's most exciting and creative innovations. She brings an expert voice and original journalism to the BBC's social media coverage on its domestic and international news outlets and social platforms. Anne-Marie has extensive experience reporting for international broadcasters including NPR, American Public Media, Deutsche Welle Radio and Radio Netherlands Worldwide. Before joining the BBC, Anne-Marie was a radio news anchor and reporter for the national broadcaster RTE. Tomchak has been one of the speakers at the GEN Summit in Barcelona.
How was the GEN Summit in Barcelona? What do you think about it?
It was fantastic. There were so many interesting people who are doing very exciting and innovative work around the world.
Which were the most interesting projects for you?
I found the talk about Virtual Reality and Augmented reality extremely interesting.
How do you feel the current journalism? Can we be optimists?
Yes, it's never been a more exciting time to be a journalist.
At the GEN Summit you have given us lot of examples and you have talked about apps like Whatsapp. Can we use enough the benefits from our mobile phones?
It's not a case of either/or. It's a case of using tools to suit your needs as a journalist and that of the audience.
In Barcelona you have said that «social media is no more related to only interns. It's something that has to do with managers». Do they finally undestand the advantages of social media?
Most news organisations understand the value of using social media to publish/distribute news and to engage the audience. But it's fair to say that using social as a news gathering tool to do original journalism is on the rise.
«It's never been a more exciting time to be a journalist»
In this particular case of the BBC Trending, what kind of engagement do you have from your audience?
We get very high engagement across different social platforms. We talk back!
What is the main objective of the BBC Trending?
To report original, compelling stories and do excellent journalism.
In your personal case, are you a geek freak at the BBC or you feel the organization is promoting multiplatforms and social networks profiles?
I do have a specialism and at times can underestimate just how much I know about social and digital media. But at the same time I believe the BBC on a whole has a good understanding of the power of social and digital. It demonstrates this through it's digital offerings. Some good examples include BBC Shorts (videos on Instagram), BBC News on chat apps like Line, WhatsApp and Viber, BBC Newsbeat, BBC Minute, The Victoria Derbyshire show.
At BBC you are working with a great mix of multiplatform contents and severally languages. In how many different languages are you working?
We have 28 different language services.
How do you normally make the production of contents in the different languages that you are working with?
We collaborate with our colleagues in the BBC's Language Services and BBC Monitoring and we have dozens of bureaux around the world. They share not only their linguistic skills but their knowledge and expertise.
Why do you make contents in several languages if you could work just and online in English?
Because we are an international broadcaster and we would be missing some very important stories if we just reported on trends in the English language.
Interviewed by Miquel Pellicer and Olga Jęczmyk
Anne-Marie Tomchak
BBC Trending
GEN Summit 2015
Miquel Pellicer
Periodista y antropólogo. Nacido el año en que murió Elvis. Educado en los medios de comunicación locales, es autor del blog MiquelPellicer.com. Actualmente, director de Comunicación Digital en la Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC). Anteriormente, director de Innovación de Interprofit; director de Estrategia y Comunicación en Grupo Lavinia. Otras palabras clave de su currículum: FC Barcelona, Mundo Deportivo, Ayuntamiento de Barcelona, Enderrock, Transversal Web. Galardonado en los Premios Blocs Catalunya 2010 y miembro fundador del BCN MediaLab. Autor de los libros 'Optimismo para periodistas' y 'La Comunicación en la era Trump'.
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Integrity Matters
Spitzer's fall isn't devil's fault
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The crime-fighting governor of New York resigned. Ex-governor Eliot Spitzer claims that his expensive sexual behaviors were an addiction. This former state attorney general and prosecutor developed a hard-nosed reputation for rooting out evil-doers; and, according to members of the New York state Legislature, he has become like the lawbreakers he put behind bars. So, what does his behavior indicate about the integrity of leadership - specifically in politics?
Really, not much! Certain people are arrogant - in many and sometimes strange ways. Mr. Spitzer appears to be one of those people. Hubris is an egotistical self-justification drug, all-too-common to powerbrokers. And, regardless of their activity or station in life, they really do believe they can "outsmart" others including family members, voters, investors, partners and the law. Destructive misbehavior includes sociopaths disguised as petty thieves, pedophiles, prostitutes, con artists, crooks of various stripes - including public servants, cheating marriage partners and dollar-churning financial wizards. Fortunately, most people don't behave that way.
Years ago, on his weekly television variety show, comedian Flip Wilson cleverly explained away his inappropriate behaviors invoking his favorite "don't blame me" retort: "the devil made me do it." We laughed at the utterly ridiculous phrase, because down deep, where we hold our values near and dear, we knew his "cop out" phrase was just that - a cop out. However, today, with commonplace acceptance - or at least tolerance - of rudeness, crudeness, out-of-bounds actions, immaturity, sloppiness and irresponsibility - not enough people are standing up to say the following:
"Enough, this is wrong! We expect more from you and we are demanding you take responsibility for what you are doing. Hiding behind 'REHAB' does not replace personal accountability."
Media spotlights transform slime behavior, catapulting folks who should be isolated from society into instant millionaires with tell-all book contracts and lucrative speaking tours. Today's "pseudo-news" platform includes a pen with ink, talk-show microphones, film crews hungry for glitzy-teases to capture a ratings-improving audience and photographers with low-rent pictures, eager to make a fast-buck from tabloids. Electronic and print organizations combine interactive dollar-generating and celebrity-creating chemicals, too often creating a toxic disaster - especially for impressionable young people. Message: Despicable behavior makes money!
Sports television has learned how to reduce the disgusting antics of attention-craving fans running onto playing fields, interrupting competition. Camera operators no longer video their misdeeds, refusing to make disruptive-chumps appear like courageous rule-breaking-champs. Why not the same reaction by the media when individuals break their social contract - in business, politics or anywhere else?
Once inappropriate behavior has been "caught" - it is the responsibility of legal authorities to administer appropriate disciplines. Turning individuals who exhibit inappropriate behavior into famous and rich folk heroes is a signal every child understands. Destructive role models are still role models! Help isolate them!

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1. Fox Creek Inn, located in Victor and managed by John & Ellen Christenson. They have been interim innkeepers at this 4 room inn for 2 1/2 years. During their tenure, they achieved the honor of becoming a number one listing on Trip Advisor in the city of Victor. When they took over in December of 2013, there were no reservations on the books. By creating a presence on the Idaho B&B Association site, Expedia, Booking.com, and by becoming a Trip Advisor Business Partner, by February of 2014 they were receiving reservations and by that summer, they were booked for 49 straight days. They have a perfect score of 5.0 with over 120 reviews on Trip Advisor. Their strong desire to see the owners succeed in the small lodging industry is obvious!
Bonzey Award Recipients: Seated L-R Sister Corrine Forsman & Sister Chanelle Schuler from the Inn At St. Gertrude in Cottonwood; Janice Schoonover & Roley Schoonover from Western Pleasure Guest Ranch in Sandpoint. Standing L-R Peggy & Grant Griffin, Frank Halter: Volunteers at the Inn At St. Gertrude. Matt Borud, Business Development Officer ID State Dept. Of Commerce.
2. The Gooding Hotel Bed and Breakfast, located in Gooding, is owned and operated by Dean and Judee Gooding. The B&B is the oldest remaining original building in town. The Gooding's purchased the property in 1980, preserving the history of the Gooding family. Some of the original historic material centers around Frank Gooding, who served two, 2year terms, as Idaho's 6th Governor. Dean & Judee, the current owners, have remodeled the building and in 1986 received the designation of being listed in the National Register of Historic Places. They have become the preservers of history in their small community!
3. The Grey House Inn, located in Salmon, is owned and operated by Dave and Sharon Osgood. Built in 1894, this Victorian serves as a vacationer's retreat in the Frank Church Wilderness & it is just a short walk to the Salmon River from their backyard. They not only run the inn, which includes the main house, 2 cabins and a carriage house, but also serve as guides on fishing and whitewater rafting tours on the "River of No Return." They were some of the first B&B's to partner with outfitters and guides in the area, like Kookaburra professional Rafting and Fishing Trips and Rawhide Outfitters trail riding. Their partnerships with others that offer outdoor activities, provide their guests with memorable experiences, while at the same time helping other businesses in the community.
4. Heartland Inn, located in New Meadows, is owned and operated by Steve and JoBeth Mehen. Their 21 year ownership of the historic 1911 building, puts them near the top for years of service in our industry. The ground floor of the inn features the Stein and Stirrup beer and wine bar. They not only have a bed and breakfast with 4 rooms and a bar, but also operate a motel with 11 rooms and a vacation rental. Their dedication to providing a variety of small lodging to the tourism industry for the past 21 years is remarkable.
5. Inn at St. Gertrude, built in 1924, located in Cottonwood, is operated by the Benedictine Sisters of the Monastery of St. Gertrude with Innkeepers, Sister Corinne Forsman and Sister Chanelle Schuler. The Inn was opened in 2010 as an expression of their core values: healing, hospitality, grateful simplicity and creative peace making. This unique property has a variety of special areas on the grounds, the Monastery itself, The Historical Museum, a Gift Store, Healing Center and large garden featuring raspberries served at the annual Raspberry Festival held each August. Their monthly newsletter is phenomenal and the effort they put into making hospitality a core value is obvious the moment you step foot on the property! The sisters would like to personally thank their volunteers Regina Sullivan, Lisa Radakovich, who helped with the design of the inn Peggy and Grant Griffin, and Frank Halter for helping share the Benedictine hospitality.
6. Lion's Gate Manor, located in Lava Hot Springs, is owned and operated by John and Tami Clark. They provide 8 guest rooms and a mineral spa in addition to a real military themed campground for couples, families and groups. Their creative marketing of this campground style part of their B&B shows extra effort often required to sustain a business plan. They truly think outside the box.
7. Western Pleasure Guest Ranch, located in Sandpoint, is owned and operated by Janice and Roley Schoonover. They provide family or group retreats, horse back riding, sleigh rides, & all inclusive guest ranch vacations. Instead of "Meet The Hosts" commonly found on most websites, they have "Meet The Horses!" From a very small one bedroom house under 3 feet of snow on a cold February 14 in 1940, came the start of what is known today as "Western Pleasure Guest Ranch." It has grown through 3 generations of family members working the 960 acres, from a one bedroom home, to a 10,000 square foot log lodge with 6 guest rooms and several cabins. They are involved in the National Guest Ranch Association, North Idaho B&B Association and the Idaho B&B Association. They are a wealth of information for marketing and operating an authentic Northwestern experience.
8. Wylie Lauder House, located in Moscow, is owned and operated by Otto & Barbie Keyes. The House was originally constructed and built by Wylie Lauder, who owned the first brick making business in the area. Otto & Barbie purchased the home in 2002, then renovated and opened it as a B&B in 2004. As former employees of U of I, they realized the value of marketing their business in an area that would provide a natural clientele. Otto roasts his own coffee for the inn, red-FINN, which is quite popular with guests, and provides another avenue for his creativity as an innkeeper. Ranked #1 on Trip Advisor in the Moscow area, they are currently active in helping to form a North Central B&B Association. And of course, if you read the Summer Newsletter, you know the winners were the Inn At St. Gertrude, and Western Pleasure Guest Ranch!
May 5-7, 2015 took us to our state capitol, Boise. With the hub of business as our backdrop, there was no way of having anything except an informative and productive 3 day conference. Plus, the Idaho Bed and Breakfast was a proud part of the Governor's Awards Banquet. Through our nomination process, the IBBA Board Members were happy to introduce and announce our "Bonzey Award" winners, Larry and Debbie Fisher, owners of The Black Swan Inn located in Pocatello and Destinations Inn located in Idaho Falls. Their dedication to helping others, amazing community involvement and the building of their unique business model and brand, makes them the perfect choice for this year's Bonzey Award recipients.
Larry was also awarded the Business of the Year by the Small Business Development Center.
His two inns, one in Pocatello, The Black Swan and one in Idaho Falls, Destinations Inn are both transformed properties. Starting in 1997 with a 10 unit apartment building and utilizing his knowledge of the construction field (as founder and owner of Fisher Construction,) this amazing couple began the transformations.
Debbie's artistic ability is reflected in the countless murals, sculptures, bedroom sets and drapery found in every room. Each room is unique and amazing in the fine details you will find that represent a myriad of countries and items from around the world.
You can tell from their mission statement, where they state that they want to exceed their guests expectations in all areas of their service, that they are focused on their business goals!
Larry & Debbie Fisher, owners Black Swan & Destinations Inn Bed and Breakfasts.
The Idaho Bed and Breakfast Association annual conference was held in Sun Valley Idaho in conjunction with the Idaho Conference on Recreation & Tourism on May 6-7-8. The theme "Together Toward Tomorrow" was evident in the Longwood's International Research report delivered at the conference.
The report focused on Idaho and contained valuable information that will be highlighted in our next newsletter.
This year's "Bonzey Award for Inn-Spirational Innkeeper" was given to John & Tina Hough of the Roosevelt Inn in Coeur d'Alene. This couple has given time above and beyond to the IBBA group by staffing the show booths at Utah, Calgary & Seattle for the last 2 years and countless tasks associated with board membership in the organization.
The Wednesday evening reception was co-sponsored this year by IBBA, Idaho Restaurant and Lodging Association, Idaho Outfitters & Guides, Idaho RV Campground Associations, and Ski Area Association. Each group contributed gift items for baskets that were given out at the luncheon the following afternoon.
We enjoyed seeing our members at the event and hope next year will find many more of you in attendance in Boise.
What a great conference again this year. The ICORT Conference, once again, was our meeting site. As usual, great speakers, 30 industry vendors and an overload of info for attendees. Breakout sessions galore! Subjects ranged from "Making the Web Work for You" to "Be Unforgettable in Hospitality".
The association highlight was being able to honor Francis Conklin of Dog Bark Park in Cottonwood, Idaho with our "Bonzey Award" for the most "Inspirational Innkeeper" of the year. We wish all o2013 Idaho Conference winnerf our decisions were this easy to make. Her dedicated service on the Idaho Travel Council (2 terms) and her community involvement, sets her apart from the rest. Also, 12 years in the Bed and Breakfast industry made her a very deserving recipient.
Make your plans early for next year. The IBBA conference will be held in beautiful Sun Valley. See you there.
The 25th Annual ICORT conference held in Coeur d'Alene in May of 2012 was a big success. It was our first IBBA conference to be held in conjunction with the Idaho Conference on Recreation and Tourism. Our partnership with them led to the procurement of two outstanding featured speakers, Jay Karen, PAII CEO & President, and Tim Brady, owner of Forty Putney Road B&B in Vermont. Their sessions were well received! Our involvement also led to the procurement of several vendors that represented our industry at the conference. We are looking forward to our future roles with ICORT. While Jay was in Coeur d'Alene he also met with a small group of our inn-keepers at a dessert held at the Roosevelt Inn. Big thanks to our members who donated room space for our speakers and vendors.
Our presentation to the Idaho Travel Council at ICORT requesting funding for 2012-13 was a hit, and in the words of Diane Newman, ICORT Council Member from the South Central Region, "You have hit a Grand Slam!" with your presentation and with the new IBBA brochure!" At the conclusion of the presentation, the Idaho B&B Association was presented with a ribbon and certificate awarding us for designing and producing the top brochure for grant recipients in the state of Idaho.
"Seventeen years ago, an energetic couple found themselves on the upper portion of the Clearwater River surrounded by forest, and turned a rustic sportsman's hangout into a beautiful & serene bed & breakfast inn that attracts visitors from far & wide.
Also noteworthy has been their 17 year commitment to not only the Inn, but also the economic viability of the area, through their community involvement & long-range vision.
They are good industry partners realizing success involves more than guests entering their inn. They share their vast knowledge of the area's history, and match their guests with appropriate activities and experiences while in Idaho. If that means referrals to other inns or businesses, they are most generous to do so.
They also wholeheartedly believe in the value of industry involvement via the Idaho Bed and Breakfast Association, the Professional Association of Innkeepers International, and Idaho Tourism in all its facets."
Wow! What a wonderful evening! Seventy five people, including ten professional vendors with their great products. Our speakers did an outstanding job. We really learned so much about the Idaho Travel Council grant process and the 2% bed tax from Frances Conklin. She is the ITC Vice Chair, representing the North Central Region, and owner of Dog Bark Park Bed & Breakfast in Cottonwood, Idaho.
The tapas, beverages, birthday cakes were fabulous. The silent auctions and raffles were a real hit. But—- they were just a few of the many highlights of the evening! Betty Bonzey of the former "Ponderosa Bed & Breakfast" was present to receive the "Inn-Spirational Inn-keeper Award". Betty accepted this award for herself and her husband Jack, who have retired from their 13 year career as innkeepers. Their exceptional career has been an inspiration to all that have been fortunate enough to know them. This award will be given out in their name at all future Idaho Bed & Breakfast conventions, to the outstanding innkeeper of the year. This is a perpetual award, we will be accepting nominations for that award throughout August and September of 2011.
Thanks to all and see you next year!
IBBA President, Brian Scott, presents Betty Bonsey with the "Inn-Spirational Innkeeper" award.
Janice and Rollie Schoonover, owners of Western Pleasure Guest Ranch in Sandpoint, were the lucky winners of the Huckleberry Specialties basket, donated by The Greenbriar Inn of Coeur d'Alene.
An evening of socializing, fun, food and education! Big thanks to all that made this evening at Settler's Creek event facility possible!


As of June 1, 2014, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is now limiting the validity period for Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, to one year from the date of submission to USCIS. Applicants must also submit the I-693 to USCIS within one year of the immigration medical examination. USCIS said it will provide additional ways to submit an I-693. This updated policy applies to any I-693 supporting a benefit application that USCIS adjudicates.
USCIS permits filing of a Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, without the medical report. USCIS will issue a request for evidence for the report, which will be valid for submission within one year of the civil surgeon's signature and valid for one year from submission. Although the medical examination report is generally valid for adjudicatory purposes up to one year after filing, the officer may order an additional immigration medical examination at any time if he or she has concerns about an applicant's inadmissibility on health-related grounds. The medical examination report may be submitted to USCIS concurrently with the immigration benefit application, or at any time after filing the application but before adjudication. If not filed concurrently with the application, USCIS "encourages applicants to wait until USCIS requests the medical examination report before submitting it." This includes a request to bring the medical examination report to the interview.
USCIS will hold an engagement on Thursday, June 12, 2014, to address questions about the new policy and provide guidance on filing Form I-693. The agency also has updated the I-693 webpage.
The announcement is here as PDF and here.


The median property tax in Montgomery County, New York is $2,713 per year for a home worth the median value of $95,000. Montgomery County collects, on average, 2.86% of a property's assessed fair market value as property tax.
Montgomery County has one of the highest median property taxes in the United States, and is ranked 223rd of the 3143 counties in order of median property taxes.
The average yearly property tax paid by Montgomery County residents amounts to about 5.01% of their yearly income. Montgomery County is ranked 76th of the 3143 counties for property taxes as a percentage of median income.
You can use the New York property tax map to the left to compare Montgomery County's property tax to other counties in New York. Westchester County collects the highest property tax in New York, levying an average of $9,003.00 (1.62% of median home value) yearly in property taxes, while St. Lawrence County has the lowest property tax in the state, collecting an average tax of $1,674.00 (2.1% of median home value) per year.
Instead, we provide property tax information based on the statistical median of all taxable properties in Montgomery County. The median property tax amount is based on the median Montgomery County property value of $95,000. You can use these numbers as a reliable benchmark for comparing Montgomery County's property taxes with property taxes in other areas.
You can usually deduct 100% of your Montgomery County property taxes from your taxable income on your Federal Income Tax Return as an itemized deduction. New York may also let you deduct some or all of your Montgomery County property taxes on your New York income tax return.


With anti-immigration parties running Austria and Italy and German Chancellor Merkel increasingly under pressure from the far right, the free movement of the Schengen Area may become more restricted.
Austria and Germany are looking for ways to work together along their shared border to keep undocumented migrants out.
But they'll have to find a way around the Schengen Zone agreement which ensures border-free travel within the European Union.
It's a heated issue in both countries - and nearly split Germany's coalition government earlier this month.
Al Jazeera's Dominic Kane reports from Bavaria.


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So, there I was just leaning against the railing along the third base line in Kane County last summer watching BP and waiting to interview Clayton Daniel. I was briefly talking with South Bend announcer Brendan King and I saw number 27 stride into the batting cage. I shook my head a bit as that was Nico Hoerner's number and he was put on the DL a week earlier. Brendan informed me that was Jimmy Herron, the Cubs 2018 Third Round Draft pick out of Duke. Herron originally debuted as a Cub in Mesa and then skipped right over Eugene to arrive in the Midwest League.
I like watching a player debut at a new level. It's exciting for me, but it has to be nerve wracking for the player. This night was no different. Herron went 0-4 on the night with a sac fly. I just filed that night away and didn't think much of him for a while. After spending 10 days traveling to northern Indiana, the Quad Cities, and Kane County, I was ready for a break from baseball and to start getting ready for the new school year.
As a result, I did not get to see much of Herron the next few weeks outside of a box score. He hit .245 with a .333 OBP thanks in part to a walk rate of almost 10%. He played 70% of his games in CF for South Bend and is a prospect I want to know more about.
Here are 5 Questions I want to know about Mr. Herron for 2019.
What happened to Tommy John Surgery? When Herron was drafted, he was supposed to undergo TJS. Instead, he wound up playing for two plus months as a Cub. Was the surgery postponed or did the Cubs think they could fix it through rehab?
How much power will he have? He hit 5 HRs his last two years at Duke, but he popped out 4 in 20 games the year before on the Cape.
Where did his speed go? He stole close to 20 bases a year at Duke, but stole only 1 in South Bend. Did he not take off to protect the elbow?
Will the hitting return in 2019? Becoming a pro is somewhat of a whirlwind as you sleep in a different bed every three nights. It takes some getting to used to. He was pretty consistent at Duke and class A+ ball is equal in talent to what he saw in college. He should do well.
Will he repeat South Bend or go to Myrtle Beach? This is the big question for me. I'd like to believe he will be at Myrtle Beach considering his experience playing in an outstanding baseball conference.
Herron is coming into the system at a strange time. As an outfielder, there is a lot of young, developing talent behind him. In front of him at the higher levels, he could move quickly if he returns to the form he showed at Duke. Herron's skills in the field will only help, but it is going to be all about the bat. It's always about the bat.
The supposed and well documented TJS really clouds over the questions I have about him. I did go back and watch a few of his at-bats. He does seem to have pretty good patience at the plate. He doesn't always square the ball up but he can really turn on an inside pitch which should limit him from getting jammed. It will be most interesting to see what his injury status is come the spring and if he has to sit out some time or if he is good to go on day one.


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Todd takes group's helm
By dailybreeze | dailybreeze@dfmdev.com |
PUBLISHED: December 5, 2006 at 12:00 a.m. | UPDATED: September 6, 2017 at 11:45 a.m.
Los Angeles County Library chief Margaret Donnellan Todd, formerly Whittier's head librarian, has begun her term as the 2007 president of the California Library Association.
Todd recently accepted the gavel from past president Margaret Miles at the annual CLA conference, held in Sacramento.
As Los Angeles County's chief librarian, Todd heads one of the largest public library systems in the country. The county has 84 community libraries, four bookmobiles and a service population of 3.3million.
An active member of the California Library Association (CLA), Todd served as chair of the CLA Legislative Committee and of the Public Library Section. She was co-chair of the successful statewide campaign to pass a state bond measure in 2000. In addition to her work with the CLA, Todd is a member of the American Library Association, the Public Library Association, Urban Libraries Council, Beta Phi Mu, Phi Alpha Theta and numerous civic organizations.
Todd received her MLS from the University of Southern California and holds an MBA from Pepperdine University.
She earned her Bachelor's Degree in history from Whittier College.
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For 30 years, Dismas House has been a beacon of hope for former prisoners in greater Worcester, providing an important platform for healthy reentry from prison to those most in need of recovery, decent work, and housing. Dismas' trademark family-style atmosphere, created by dozens of churches, families, and students breaking bread with the residents creates the right environment for former prisoners to successfully become whole with our communities. A small, but caring and dedicated staff, complemented by work study students from area colleges, and other volunteers manage every aspect of each resident's stay – demanding accountability while also providing support. A blend of foundation supports, a small amount of government funding, and private donations from caring and committed community members fuel the Dismas programs, in addition to the revenue produced by the farm and its ventures.
We rely on the community for support – for everything from grocery cards to stem the cost of our annual grocery bill, to towels, toiletries, and sheets. And we need help from the community to tend the farm, volunteer as a mentor, help in our fundraising and awareness efforts. We hope you might become the newest member of the Dismas Family!


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Cuties (2020)
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This summer's flurry of internet outrage over the French coming-of-age drama Cuties completely derailed how I engage with movie discussions online. Once upon a time, Cuties was the kind of small festival-circuit indie drama that a few professional movie nerds would kick around on their Best of the Year recommendation lists and then promptly forget among the other thousands of docu-realist provocations just like it. Instead, its wide distribution through Netflix coincided with rabid QAnon conspiracy mania at the exact wrong time and it became the Bot Target of the week: a much-discussed but little-seen work that had been boiled down only to alarmist headlines & dogwhistles. By the time the film was available to the wide public, it was impossible to view it on its own terms, as it was already buried under a sea of preloaded online complaints – some legitimate (critiques of Netflix's misrepresentative, Dance Moms-flavored marketing and its clichéd positioning of Muslim faith as a prison of Moral Conservatism) but most cruelly disingenuous (wild claims that it was "pedo-bait" that first-time director Maïmouna Doucouré should be jailed or even executed for creating, along with the entire entertainment industry at large). Excessive online discourse preceding any film's release is already exhausting enough, but the sensationalist, death threat-generating controversies surrounding Cuties in particular shattered my spirit, to the point where I couldn't engage with any of the bad-faith slander against it without becoming instantly apoplectic. It's made me reluctant to discuss any movie with anyone outside the confines of this blog – yet another moment of social, cultural heartbreak in a year of never-ending grief.
Having now seen Cuties for myself long after the QAnon C.H.U.D.s have moved onto whatever arbitrary-target-of-the-week they're currently bombarding, I wish I could say that there was nothing to the controversial uproar and that the movie was a harmless delight. I would love to claim that the most offensive part of watching the movie was when Netflix auto-played it with an English vocal dub instead of its original French-language audio track, then move onto calling it one of the year's most misunderstood gems. That would be just as disingenuous as the film's pre-release backlash (pre-lash?), though. The truth is that Cuties is an intensely uncomfortable watch; it's just uncomfortable in the exact opposite way than what its most ghoulish detractors report. This is a film in which young children obsessed with hip-hop dance squad pageantry mimic & weaponize an adult realm of sexuality that they don't yet fully understand. They twerk & grind in skimpy Fly Girl outfits as a kind of rebellious provocation, an insistence on prematurely growing up to escape the constrictions on personal freedom that frustrate every child. However, the only way these dramatizations of deliberately bratty behavior could be seen as immoral or socially harmful would be confusing its depiction for endorsement, a common occurrence in online discourse (which deals more in clickbait headlines & out-of-context clips than its targets' actual substance). Cuties is an intentionally uncomfortable watch – one that's clearly, explicitly alarmist about the sexualization of children's bodies & minds. It's conscious of how girls' & women's bodies are policed by religious & social institutions, a reality that makes aggressive, sexually provocative dance a form of personal-political rebellion. Still, it's also horrified by how early access to the internet and highly-sexualized imagery warps these kids' minds, sending out clear "Do you know where your children are?!" fearmongering to the audience, taking the exact "Save Our Children" moralist position as the people who've gotten the most outraged by its existence. You know, people (and bots) who never watched it.
Growing up in New Orleans, I've seen children twerk before. At least as far back as Cash Money Records "taking over for the '99 and the 2000" I'd even call it a fairly common occurrence. While those kids are mimicking a sexually provocative style of dance, they're not purposefully engaging in sexual behavior and no one really treats it as such. It's more a cultural rite of passage than anything obscene. The discomfort of watching Cuties is that Doucouré's camera does sexualize its pint-sized dance troupe's twerking & grinding, filming their movements as if they were gyrations of women twice their age. It's a deliberate provocation meant to question what harm pop culture & premature internet access might be doing to kids' minds, which is made explicitly clear at least by its climactic scene in which an on-screen adult audience watches the central dance troupe's erotic routine in total, visible disgust. Personally, I didn't get much out of that line of moralistic handwringing about children's exposure to sexually explicit pop culture (beyond the intended cringe reactions during some of the more outrageous dance sequences). I was more engaged by the drama of the main character's journey of self-discovery, wherein she rebels against the constrictions of her home life by joining the bratty dance troupe that routinely causes a ruckus at school. Unfortunately, there's just so much twerk-alarmist moralizing to sift through (both in the film and online) that the coming-of-age drama feels secondary and not entirely worth the effort, especially when there are films like The Fits, The Florida Project, Girlhood, and Water Lilies that already excel at what it's struggling to accomplish.
I wish I liked Cuties more, if not only to justify all the mental exhaustion leftover from justifying its right to exist. It's a mostly okay movie that distinguishes itself by taking some impressively daring swings at a culturally touchy subject – the kind of thing that in a better, recently memorable world would've led to divisive film festival reviews not a flood of online death threats. It hasn't revolutionized the coming-of-age docu-drama in any way, but it has completely changed the way I look at and engage with online film discourse, especially among people I don't already know & trust.
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Sinema Leo means movie now….outreach to remote areas of Tanzanai.
Chris Mullinga is a staff member of South East of Lake Victoria (SELVD) diocese. He has many duties including driving and also is responsible for Sinema Leo. Sinema Leo means movie now, is a mobile movie van consisting of a generator, sound system, and a movie screen. It is a very effective means of evangelism to unreached groups in remote areas.
Chris and other staff members drive to a remote area and use a loud speaker to announce that a movie will be shown at dark. They set up in an open field to show the movie, about the life of Christ in their native language. It is very impressive to see the response to the movie and it is an effective means of evangelism. This opens the door to baptisms and more evangelism efforts to the area including church planting opportunities.
These pictures show the outreach to the Wataturu tribe. We have previously posted about this interesting tribe from a video of a mission trip posted by Paul Tackett.
To learn more about this ministry and upcoming mission trips, including the 2018 trip, please contact Bob Allen.


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Heavy AmericA: "Motor Honey (Peace)" – a must have track for the rocker in all of us!
Posted August 16, 2019 by Peter Burns in Headlines
A couple of years ago, the bands to emulate in modern rock were those that flooded the radios with wickedly catchy upbeat power pop tunes. Then came the neo-metal-driven climate, where even the tame end of the spectrum became heavier. On their new single, "Motor Honey (Peace)", Boston based three piece rock group Heavy AmericA, proves themselves among the best in the alternative rock genre with a track loaded with hooks for mainstream appeal, but with an energy and drive that keeps them from sounding like mere imitators. The new release which has all the potential to climb the rock radio charts, is an ingenious construction of overdriven guitar riffs over a solid smashing drum line, bursting into a hard-hitting chorus where the guitars deftly snatch the focus from the rhythm section.
Those who have scoured the band's catalog, know that Heavy AmericA's melodies are gripping, the vocals are well-executed without sounding cheesy, and the song structures, are often brilliant. Keeping the wheels turning, "Motor Honey (Peace)"comes on with a bass line by Budd Lapham (bass, vocals) that works in combination with the guitar of Michael T. Seguin (guitars, lead vocals, keys), and the drums of Dan Fried (drums, percussion, vocals), to project a sense of fast forward motion.
As the track reaches the chorus, the decibels rise and the guitars become chunkier. The song is catchy and will have the listener singing along quickly after hearing it for the first time. "Motor Honey (Peace)" is a must have track for the rocker in all of us. It is a feel good song with a fine sense of balance in its music. Even in its simplicity, rock has always been entertaining. With their latest single, Heavy AmericA stands to affirm this.
The new song has enough hints of aggression in its music but always feels much more comforting instead. Good production ensures that everything on the track is heard just fine. The high point of "Motor Honey (Peace)" is that classic 'feel good rock n' roll vibe' that it offers. This is a great move by the band and will leave a strong impression on its listeners.
For those of you listening to Heavy AmericA for the first time you'll find this the perfect track to get your teeth into and wrap your ears around. The vocals are strong and give you that "in your face" resolve to do your own thing. Guitars flickering and shooting out of the speakers are the first thing you hear, pushing to a slippery chug of riffs behind the grounded vocals.
Still holding the same appeal that's seen them lord it over the underground alternative rock scene since 2013, Boston's Heavy AmericA have fortunately also remained one of the few bands who have legitimate songwriting talent and the musicianship to back it up. "Motor Honey (Peace)" far exceeded my expectations, and I have been listening to Heavy AmericA since 2015.
When you listen to Heavy AmericA you are washed over with their emotionally charged lyrics, the creative, fresh work with excellent progressions and transitions that make the music genuinely interesting. This is not your typical, cookie-cutter, predictably harmonized and overly engineered modern rock track. This is rock, not wanna be rock, or rock for the sake of pandering. It's rock. Pure and simple.
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Expat duo acquitted of beating compatriot, stealing car – Jail-term increased for blogger
KUWAIT CITY, Dec 3: The Criminal Court, presided over by Judge Mut'eb Al-Ardhi, acquitted two expatriates of beating a compatriot and stealing his car. Investigations revealed one of the suspects guided the security officers to where the car was hidden — at the airport's parking area, and he provided information regarding the other suspect. However, defense lawyer, Attorney Ali Al-Ali, questioned the results of investigations because the information provided by the prosecution failed to present substantial evidence that the accused attacked the plaintiff and stole his car.
Blogger jailed: The Court of Appeals cancelled the verdict of the First Instance Court, which sentenced Twitter user — Mus'ab Al-Failakawi and another person to a month in prison and asked them for a guarantee of KD 300 to suspend implementation of the ruling. Instead, the higher court sentenced both accused to one year in prison with hard labor. According to the case files, Al- Failakawi was accused of forging real estate documents by tricking the owner of a property to sign some papers. This enabled the defendant to get the signature and use it on the forged documents. The other defendant was accused of being an accomplice to the crime committed by Al-Failakawi, through which they managed to defraud unsuspecting tenants of the real estate property a sum of KD 3,200.
GTD crackdown: In line with constant efforts to implement traffic regulations and maintain law and order across the country, the General Traffic Department conducted series of surprise traffic campaigns in all six governorates from Nov 21-28 and issued 45,540 traffic violations, impounded 1,611 vehicles in addition to 46 motorcycles, and detained 45 motorists for serious traffic offenses. They also referred 17 expatriates to deportation for driving without license, says a press release issued by the Ministry of Interior. The General Traffic Department affirmed that campaign will continue on all roads to enforce traffic rules and regulations, while maintaining order on the roads.
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the daily be: wear: trend trifecta.
this weekend we gathered at our friend shannon's place for some cocktails and hors d'oeuvres before going out for a little dancing.
my erika was in town for the weekend.
we always have so much fun together and she fits right in with all of our friends.
don't worry, they didn't really wear their shirts like that.
i felt like it was a fun outfit and perfect for a chilly night out.
adorable outfit! love the vest!!
@jessica: what a small world! we actually met when he rescued my hair after a little "incident" and we hit it off! he and my good friend joey work together.
the lace and fur look AWESOME together! i'd deem the three trends outfit a SUCCESS!
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Home Research > Members > 1558-1603 > FORTESCUE, Henry (by 1515-76)
FORTESCUE, Henry (by 1515-76), of Faulkbourne, Essex.
Published in The History of Parliament: the House of Commons 1558-1603, ed. P.W. Hasler, 1981
Available from Boydell and Brewer
MALDON1
b. by 1515, o.s. of John Fortescue of Ponsbourne, Herts, by Philippa, da. and h. of Humphrey Spice of Black Notley. m. (1) bef. 1546, Elizabeth, da. of William Stafford of Bradfield, Berks., 4s. 5da.; (2) settlement 22 Mar. 1557, Mary, da. of James Daniel of London, wid. of Sir Edward Darrell of Littlecote, Wilts. and of Philip Mansell, 1s. Dudley. suc. fa. 8 Aug. 1517.2
?Gent. usher Apr. 1553; esquire of the body by 1559; j.p. Essex from c.1559; duchy of Lancaster steward in Essex Mar. 1559, receiver in Essex May 1559; sheriff, Essex and Herts. 1563-4.3
Besides his inheritance from his father, Fortescue came into some Essex property as his mother's heir. Between 1538 and 1559 he sold land on a fairly extensive scale, but his inquisitions post mortem list property in Faulkbourne, Witham, Hatfield Peverel and other Essex parishes, and estates at Eyworth, Bedfordshire and in several parts of Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. When not on duty at court he lived at Faulkbourne Hall, which had come into his possession on the death of his stepfather, Sir Francis Bryan†, in 1550. In spite of his landed interests in Essex he may not have become a justice of the peace before the accession of Elizabeth. The beginning of his court career is obscure: it seems likely that he was the 'Fortescue, gentleman usher' mentioned in a Privy Council document of April 1553. Through Sir Geoffrey Boleyn, Fortescue was a relative of Elizabeth, and it was probably at her accession that he was made an esquire of the body. The first Household subsidy list of the reign assessed him on £100 in fees. He presumably owed his seat in Elizabeth's first Parliament to court connexions, probably Sir Ambrose Cave, chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster, under whom he later served as receiver and steward.4
The few references found to him after 1559 are concerned with county matters—the sending up of a musters certificate, or the presentment of a recusant before the ecclesiastical commissioners. He died in the autumn of 1576, and was buried at Faulkbourne on 6 Oct.: a fine tomb was erected in the church there to him and his second wife. His will, made 30 Sept. and proved 27 Oct., mentions only three of his children—the heir Francis, another son George, who was to have all the goods in the 'house and manor of Eyworth', and a daughter Dorothy Nokes. She was given no specific bequest, since as a married woman she could not 'enjoy quietly' any legacy 'but that the same may be taken from her by her husband, of whom', Fortescue wrote, 'I have no good opinion'. He therefore asked his wife, the sole executrix, to exercise 'discretion and benevolence' on behalf of Dorothy and her children. The will gave detailed bequests to members of Fortescue's household, including 20s. and a shirt to the cook, and to one of the gentlewomen 'all my black coney skins to fur her a gown'.5
Author: N. M. Fuidge
1. Did not serve for the full duration of the Parliament.
2. C142/33/29, 41, 65, 126; 177/55; Add. 5937; T. Fortescue, Lord Clermont, Fortescue Fam. 163 seq.; W. de G. Birch, Cat. Penrice and Margam mss, iv(2), pp. 121-2; Wilts. Arch. Mag. iv. ped. facing p. 226.
3. APC, iv. 253; LC2/4/3, p. 106; Lansd. 3, f. 193; Clermont, 166; Somerville, Duchy, i. 607, 609.
4. LP Hen. VIII, iii(2), p. 915; xiii(2), p. 405; Essex Arch. Soc. n.s. xv. 35 seq.; Essex Feet of Fines, 1423-1547 (ed. Reaney and Fitch), 253; C142/33/29, 41, 65, 126; 177/55; Wards 7/18/146; Clermont, 163 seq.; PCC 28 Carew; CPR, 1553 and App. Edw. VI, 352; 1554-5, p. 107; APC, iv. 253; Lansd. 3, f. 193.
5. CSP Dom. 1547-80, p. 380; APC, viii. 84; Clermont, 166; Essex Arch. Soc. n.s. i. 240-1; ix. 23-4; PCC 28 Carew.


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To achieve its mission, Arkansas Humanities Council awards grants through a competitive process to nonprofit groups and organizations that allow them to plan and conduct projects in the humanities for Arkansas audiences.The humanities include the study of history, literature, ethics, philosophy, language, and the various legal, cultural, religious, and folk traditions – past and present- that define the human condition.
Through the humanities we remember our history and envision our future. Reading, writing, storytelling, research, and many forms of public dialogue and conversation are central to the humanities and at the core of what we do at the Arkansas Humanities Council.
The Arkansas Humanities Council board of directors met on November 7, 2014 and April 17, 2015 to consider major grant applications. They awarded a total of twenty-four grants. The approved projects represent a variety of humanities disciplines and formats.


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Fri Nov 4 2016
Anti-Fascist Yvette Falarca Returns to Teaching
Teacher Suspended for Anti-Fascist Activism Reinstated After Sustained Solidarity Campaign
Yvette Falarca of BAMN helped prevent the neo-Nazi rally on the steps of the capitol in Sacramento this summer — and was one of several people who were stabbed by the fascists. Following the action, threats were made against the school at which she teaches if she was not fired. The Berkeley Unified School District caved and suspended her. On November 1, Yvette announced victory in that she has been reinstated as a teacher at Martin Luther King Middle School, although there are still outstanding issues, including the district's refusal to restore back pay.
Wed Sep 21 2016 (Updated 09/25/16)
East Bay Cops Charged with Sex Crimes and Corruption
Media Exposure Leads to Largest Number of Area Police Criminally Charged in Recent History
Recent reporting exposed widespread crimes, corruption, and coverups in the Oakland police department. As more and more came to light about Oakland police sexually abusing and trafficking a teenage girl since she was a minor, community activists issued demands, protests turned up on OPD's doorstep, and calls for accountability came from all quarters. In this environment, it became untenable for Alameda County District Attorney O'Malley to do nothing. O'Malley has now charged five cops for the sexual exploitation of a teenager and related corruption. Two more are yet to be charged.
Wed Aug 24 2016 (Updated 08/25/16)
Women Win Santa Rita Jail Changes After Civil Disobedience Arrests
Filthy & Dehumanizing Santa Rita Jail to Improve Treatment of Women In Custody
Plaintiffs Anne Weills, Mollie Costello, Allyssa Eisenberg, and Tova Fry were taken to Santa Rita Jail after being arrested for civil disobedience in 2014. The Four were held with other women in filthy jail cells. Toilets were overflowing. There were no menstrual pads for women who needed them, no garbage containers so used menstrual pads sat on top of left over food. All the women in those cells are "presumed innocent". The Four and their attorney Yolanda Huang filed a civil rights complaint in order to be a voice for other women and demand they be treated with respect and human dignity.
Wed Jun 29 2016 (Updated 03/17/19)
Anti-Fascists Shut Down Nazi Rally at California State Capitol
Six Stabbed, Three Suffer Blunt Force Trauma Repelling Nazis from Capitol Grounds
On June 26, hundreds of anti-fascists gathered on the grounds of the state Capitol, ready to deny access to white supremacists who had announced plans to hold a rally that afternoon. Members of the Traditionalist Workers Party had secured a permit from the California Highway Patrol to rally on the steps of the Capitol building along with other anti-immigrant and racist groups. Antifa forces made certain the rally never happened, despite suffering serious casualties while repelling the Nazis.
Tue May 24 2016 (Updated 05/26/16)
SFPD Kills Again, Chief Suhr Forced to Resign Same Day
Unarmed Jessica Williams Killed in the Bayview District by San Francisco Police
On the morning of May 19, Jessica Williams — a twenty-nine-year-old Black woman who might have been pregnant — was shot and killed by San Francisco police in the Bayview District. She was unarmed. Within a few hours of the killing, Mayor Ed Lee, announced that he was firing Suhr. Community pressure had been building to fire Suhr in response to his record as Chief. Later in the day, protesters rallied at City Hall before a large vigil was held at the site of her murder. On Friday, May 27, a rally and march will be held for Jessica Williams.
Sat Apr 30 2016 (Updated 06/06/16)
Anti-Trump Protesters Shut Down Roads to Republican Convention
Trump Forced to Sneak Through Fence to Reach California GOP Convention in Burlingame
Protests against Donald Trump are heating up in California as the June 7 presidential primary approaches. On April 29, it was the Bay Area's turn. Trump was scheduled to speak on the opening day of the California Republican Convention in Burlingame. Protesters blocked streets and pushed through police barricades. Trump's motorcade was unable to reach the site and was forced to walk from Highway 101 through concrete barriers to reach the convention via a back entrance.
Tue Jan 26 2016 (Updated 01/27/16)
SF Counter Protesters Mount Spirited Opposition to Anti-Abortion "Walk For Life"
Anti-Abortion Marchers Face Raucous Shouts and Street Theater Tactics in San Francisco
On Saturday, January 23, hundreds of local activists met the anti-choice Walk for Life at Market and Powell Streets, shouting down their repressive message with loud, spirited, no-holds-barred pro-choice chants. The religious-based walk busses in thousands of anti-choice activists annually on the anniversary of Roe v Wade in an attempt to drown out locals in the pro-choice city of San Francisco.
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Alessandra B-B
We came to this world for changing.
Colors and forms
"Transformation" is the name of my latest series of paintings. The inspiration for them came from my previous expirations of shapes and colours.
For 2 years I've been studying the way time alters fruit and vegetables. Why did I choose them? Well fruit and vegetables are perfect for observing the cycle of transformation from growth to decay, from the moment the fruit has ripened to its full disappearance. I am fascinated by the way a fruit or vegetable will change daily depending on the conditions.
The next logical step was to re-assess my own body. I discovered that my body isn't going to be young and full of vitality forever in the image of the of the classical paintings. It's mortal and just as a fruit it is undergoing a transformation and will decay. My body is changing every day.
Society has conditioned us to think that the process of decay is shameful, inevitable and depressing. But is it though? Every change signals our inner growth and progress. We become older, wiser and more experienced. Isn't there beauty in the breasts of a woman who fed a child? Isn't there beauty in the fingers of an old woman who worked hard all her life. When I see my own wrinkles, they remind me of the creases in the skin of a fruit. I am fascinated by this world of aging and transformation.
But it's not just my physical body, it is also a sort of canvas that shows my inner feelings and experiences. I am proud of it. I would really want for every person in the world and especially women to see this. Those women who are still feeling oppressed by the patriarchy. I want them to enjoy and appreciate every stage of their life. I want them to love their bodies with its natural changes and wish they could see it as a pinnacle of harmony, perfection, beauty and life.
We lose and find ourselves, we change but somehow stay the same person, we age but come alive.
We are a process and not a frozen, still pretty picture.
"During my very first art school class our teacher put a vase of fruits and vegetables in front of us and said that fruits always talk in still life, a red bell pepper whispers something to a green apple that is why the red is reflected on the green. Obviously she was talking about technical bases of fine arts. But she had no idea that my way as an artist has started with this phrase. I realized that all the objects in this world are connected with each other, they influence each other and are constantly transforming. And my goal is to depicture it"
Alessandra B-B, a professional artist from Barcelona, was born in 1986 in Vitebsk. Small yet remarkable town of Marc Chagall, the founder of the avant-garde school.
During her studies at the institute Alessandra won a scholarship in Barcelona with her project. One year in this Spanish city had a tremendous influence on her work. Picasso, Gaudi, its architecture, all this formed her further aspirations.
Next ten years Alessandra has been living in Moscow, has been painting, teaching and taking part in exhibitions, but she could not let go of her desire to come back to Spain.
Since 2017, the artist has been living in Barcelona and working in her studio.
Alessandra collaborates with galleries from New York, Moscow, London, Paris, Madrid and Barcelona.
Nowadays her paintings are situated in many private collections in the USA, Canada, Israel, Russia, Spain, France, Great Britain etc.
IED ( Spain/Barcelona)- BA- 2008
Vitebsk University of Technology, Belarus -BA- 2007
Art school №3 of Vitebsk, Belarus -2002
04/11/21-07/11/21 Art fair Frankfurt 2021
Finalist Art Takes 2021, New York City, USA
21/04/2021-23/04/2021 digital event on the Gamerjibe platform.
15/06/2021-01/11/2021 - Gaudi Gallery, Madrid, Spain
17/03/2021-31/03/2021 - Ki Smith Gallery, New York City, USA
12/02/20 - 01/06/2021 Gallery Galería Perrotta, Barcelona, Spain
11/12/2020-30/01/21 - Solo show "Transformations", HQ Barcelona, Spain
12/12/20 -07/04/2021 Gallery SONIA MONTI Paris, France
2019 - "Sounds 2", "Sounds 3", Barcelona, Col·lectiva , Dipòsit del Rei Martí
2019- "Dream" Barcelona, Spain Dario Sigismondo Art Gallery
2017- "Nameless", 4 pictures, London, OXO tower
2017- "Nameless", 2 pictures, Moscow, Smolensk passage
2020 © Alessandra B-B


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If we value artists, we should pay them benefits – Ireland is leading the way
Penny Anderson
Britain's creative industries are packed with people from privileged backgrounds. It doesn't have to be that way
Tue 9 Jul 2019 04.00 EDT Last modified on Tue 9 Jul 2019 05.12 EDT
Douglas Gordon, pictured at his studio in Berlin, was a beneficiary of the Fuse project in the 1990s. Photograph: Christian Jungeblodt
From September, artists in Ireland will be permitted one year on unemployment benefit without having to look for work, to allow for time to pursue their practice, rehearse, or develop a portfolio. Keep in mind that the country's equivalent of jobseeker's allowance is worth £168.50 per week even before rent payments are added (in the UK it's £73.10) meaning that even one year provides valuable security. That time, quite simply, will take the heat off.
The scheme was announced by the minister for employment affairs and social protection, Regina Doherty, who stated: "In Ireland, we hold a very special place for the arts and I hope that through this initiative we can create some breathing space for creative people to flourish."
If we don't protect arts education, we'll lose the next generation of performers | David Ruebain
If only we could do something similar here. Well, we used to, with the old-school enterprise allowance. Countless musicians, actors, artists and dancers benefited from this scheme, as they were able to start a new business, while being entitled to the equivalent of jobseeker's allowance, without having to seek other work for one year. That compares to the current situation where under the terminal basket-case known as universal credit, claimants – including artists – must spend 35 hours per week "work-seeking", rather than "art-making". There is a massive drawback to treating art as any other job. "Cultural industries" (and once again with feeling, all artists hate that phrase) generate plenty of income for the nation, while also encouraging tourism. But not all artistic output can be sold, nor does everything arty generate income for its owner and maker – especially more challenging work, such as performance or conceptual art. But it is undeniable that tourists come to Glasgow, for example, to enjoy our famous art scene. Art and culture contributed £29.5bn to the UK economy in 2017. And beyond the monetary contribution of art, we also make life better (hopefully).
So why compel artists to undergo time-consuming and pointless jobseeking, when we could be making art, composing, rehearsing etc? And time is mostly what we need, since creativity takes time. It is vital to recall the financial cost of making art, which can be astonishing. In Kind, a research project focusing on Glasgow International 2018, concluded that GI generated roughly £1.5m-worth of extra business for the city. And guess how much artists working for nothing contributed to the festival? Around £1.5m. And that's not all, artists actually pay to create work, in the form of studio rent, hugely expensive materials, travel and application fees. The Scottish Artist Union found that artists were lucky to make £5k a year (few of us earn that much).
It is frequently assumed that we are not worthy of being paid anything at all, even by reputable galleries and curators, claiming we benefit from "exposure". We used to be able to sign on, and while dole hardly provided enough to buy diamonds suitable for fashioning into costly skulls, we could at least afford essentials such as food.
Between 1991 and 2000, there was a project called Fuse, which is still mentioned fondly by artists, including numerous Turner winners and nominees up here in Glasgow. Its manager and instigator, Patricia Fleming, spent a great deal of time patiently explaining to the Department of Social Security exactly what sort of work artists could do while maintaining their practice in order to not just continue, but to develop and enhance their careers. It worked: Turner winners Douglas Gordon and Martin Boyce came through her doors. As Fleming says: "I re-educated employment services in what an artist was; instead of an employment adviser looking blankly, you could sign on with 'artist' as your job." With the end of such schemes it should be no surprise that the creative industries are now packed with people from privileged backgrounds. Where will the next generation of working-class artists come from?
So please, permit us artists the pittance of claiming social security, if we need to. Leave us to imagine and create the art, dance and music you all enjoy.
• Penny Anderson is a writer and artist
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Todd Dr. Shay (Lead Guitar), and Brett Vargason (Drums).
Rick Heil, originally a member of the 3 time grammy nominated, well-established Christian band, "Big Tent Revival," was led to join a fledging band, known as Sonicflood. This group shared their music ministry on the road, traveling in a van. They soon had a successful record album, but unfortunately the band members went their separate ways, leaving Rick Heil with the responsibility of the band's appearance / tour obligations.
Knowing that the Lord had called Sonicflood into this music ministry, Rick wanted to honor God by finding a way to honor these performance commitments, so he picked up the phone and called some friends who all had a heart for worship. Instead of giving up, a new group of Christian musicians was formed, eager to carry on this music ministry that Sonicflood had been called to do; promoting praise and worship of the Lord, encouraging a closer walk with God.
"With all that is going on in the world today, sometimes it's hard to keep our eyes on Jesus, and his faithfulness."
"Fear has a way of creeping into our lives, and causing us to forget that Jesus our Lord and Savior has conquered all, even death, and has empowered us through faith to do the same. We, the members of Sonicflood, want to be a part of helping others remember that our Savior is not only kind and gentle to us, He is consistently waging war against the enemy on our behalf, and we can walk in courage throughout our lives. He has paved the way, and our futures lie in His hands."
"As part of this focus, we are launching the Fearless Planet tour in the Spring of 2004. The tour will feature another great band, Building 429, as well as well-known speaker/author Michael Franzese. Michael has been known for doing what few have done before, he left a life of organized crime and was touched by the Lord, and now speaks to hundreds of thousands about God's saving grace yearly. Moreover, he is living proof that courage comes from the Lord. He lives everyday not knowing if the next time he turns the key to start the engine on his car, if he will actually hear the motor start. He believes that God has saved him, and walks out courage, living in faith. We're excited to have him out."


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In any hospital with a busy acute and elective surgical service, complications associated with a patient's postoperative recovery account for a significant number of requests for acute imaging. These requests also account for an increasing proportion of the workload for radiologists providing an on-call service, who have varying degrees of expertise in gastrointestinal imaging. It is therefore important for radiologists who are asked to report these studies to be familiar with the postoperative anatomy of the more commonly encountered surgical procedures and their potential complications. This chapter aims to address the basics of postoperative imaging, with an emphasis on CT, and give an overview of what might be encountered in the postsurgical abdomen. Specific surgical techniques and the radiological changes they produce will be addressed in subsequent dedicated chapters.


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The Use of Triptans in the Management of Menstrual Migraine
CNS Drugs (2005-11-01) 19: 951-972 , November 01, 2005
By Mannix, Lisa K.; Files, Julia A.
Many women experience headaches, including migraine, in association with their menstrual cycles. Although definitions vary, menstrual migraine generally refers to migraine without aura that occurs within several days prior to and several days after the onset of menses.
Although menstrual migraine has been reported to be more difficult to treat than other types of migraines, there is no evidence from controlled clinical trials to support this assertion. Thus, the pharmacological treatment of menstrual migraine should be similar to that of other types of migraines, except with respect to the use of hormonal manipulations to treat menstrual migraine.
Serotonin 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonists (triptans) are effective for the acute treatment of both menstrual and non-menstrual migraines. When used as acute therapy, a triptan should be administered early, when the headache is still mild in severity. Ideally, an acute therapy will provide rapid and complete pain relief with no disability. Some patients may require preventive therapy for menstrual migraine based on suboptimal response to an adequate trial of acute therapy. Patient diaries that record headache onset, relationship to the menstrual cycle and treatment response through three complete cycles will allow accurate prediction of the onset of menstrual migraine; this information is also needed to make decisions about timing of intermittent preventive therapy. The goals of intermittent preventive therapy are to reduce the frequency, duration and intensity of menstrual migraine attacks.
Clinical studies show that triptans are effective when used as either acute therapy or as intermittent preventive therapy for menstrual migraine. Sumatriptan and zolmitriptan have been evaluated in prospective, randomised, controlled trials for acute treatment. Retrospective analyses and open-label studies also support the use of other triptans as acute therapy. In addition, sumatriptan, frovatriptan, naratriptan and zolmitriptan have been evaluated as intermittent preventive therapy in prospective studies. Thus, data from clinical studies indicate that triptans are effective for the treatment of menstrual migraine.
The Risk of Stroke in Patients with Migraine and Implications for Migraine Management
CNS Drugs (2005-08-01) 19: 683-692 , August 01, 2005
By Tietjen, Gretchen E.
Assessing the risk of stroke in persons with migraine is complicated by the intricate relationship between these two conditions. Both migraine and stroke are common and co-morbidity may, in some cases, be coincidental. Given the overlap of clinical symptoms in stroke and migraine, each condition may also mimic the other. Numerous studies have, however, shown that migraine is an independent risk factor for stroke both during, and remote from, the migraine attack. Women of childbearing age and those with aura are at greatest risk of migraine-related stroke. Additional risk of stroke in migraineurs occurs in those using oral contraceptive pills and who smoke cigarettes. Elevated blood pressure, an important stroke risk factor, is less common in migraineurs. Acquired antiphospholipid antibodies, not clearly a cause of migraine per se, may raise the risk of infarction in migraineurs. Hereditary conditions, including CADASIL (cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with sub-cortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy), MELAS (mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactacidosis and stroke) and hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia, appear to predispose to both migraine and stroke. Purported mechanisms for migraine-associated stroke include involvement of the vasculature (including vasospasm, arterial dissection and small vessel arteriopathy), hypercoagulability (elevated von Willebrand Factor, platelet activation) and elevated risk of cardioembolism (patent foramen ovale, atrial septal aneurysm). Triptans and ergotamines, used to treat acute migraine attacks, appear to be safe in low-risk populations. These medications should be avoided in persons with haemiplegic migraine, basilar migraine, vascular risk factor and prior cerebral or cardiac ischaemia.
Migraine During Pregnancy
CNS Drugs (2005-06-01) 19: 465-481 , June 01, 2005
By Fox, Anthony W.; Diamond, Merle L.; Spierings, Egilius L. H.
Migraine is common during pregnancy, but fortunately this combination of conditions obviously exists for only a finite period. The greatest frequency of migraine attacks occurs during the first trimester. Accurate diagnosis is a sine qua non in this setting as in any headache patient. It is in the first trimester that the fetus is at greatest risk from abortifacient and teratogenic drugs, and when very early pregnancy may be undiagnosed. Ergot alkaloids (including methysergide) should be avoided during pregnancy because of their teratogenicity, and most other drug classes should be used only when unavoidable. The use of prophylactic agents during pregnancy should be the exception, not the rule, and preferably only during the second and third trimesters; propranolol is probably safest in this situation. De novo headache during pregnancy usually requires expert review of the patient. Treatment tactics for uncomplicated migraine in pregnancy depend on the concurrent clinical situation. Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is the mainstay for the patient whose typical attacks continue into the first trimester. If paracetamol is insufficient, then partial agonist opioids may be used if typical migraine attacks persist in the second and third trimesters (which is uncommon). 'Chronicmigraine' in pregnancy, i.e. ≥15 headache days per month, is rare, and is the greatest therapeutic challenge. Co-morbidities such as depression or epilepsy require specialised approaches. The complexities associated with these tactics are discussed in this article, and it is emphasised that none has the specific approval of regulatory authorities. Heightened pharmacovigilance will better inform the future pregnant migraineur. However, this type of information is less likely to be available for novel classes of neuropharmacological agents than for existing ones.
Oral serotonin receptor agonists
PharmacoEconomics (2005-03-01) 23: 259-274 , March 01, 2005
By Lofland, Jennifer H.; Nash, David B.
Migraine headache is a highly prevalent chronic, episodic condition. The direct and indirect costs of migraine headache have a tremendous economic impact in the US. Research has shown that serotonin (5HT1B/D) receptor agonists reduce healthcare costs, improve health-related QOL (HR-QOL), decrease migraine disability and keep patients effective in the workplace. The purpose of this manuscript is to examine the cost effectiveness of oral 5HT1B/D receptor agonists for the treatment of migraine headache.
In general, 5HT1B/D receptor agonists are associated with increases in direct healthcare costs; however, they are also associated with reductions in the indirect costs associated with migraine headache. Therefore, it appears that the relatively high acquisition cost of these medications is offset and, as a class, these medications appear to be cost effective and demonstrate net benefits from the societal perspective.
Based on meta-analyses in which data on eletriptan were not available, it appears that within the class, almotriptan and rizatriptan are the most cost effective. In a prospective study comparing eletriptan with sumatriptan, it appears that the former may be more cost effective than the latter. Additional investigations are needed to further explore the application of the friction-cost approach and QALYs to cost-effectiveness analyses of this class of medication.
Fixed Drug Combinations for the Acute Treatment of Migraine
CNS Drugs (2005-09-01) 19: 769-784 , September 01, 2005
By Loder, Elizabeth
Fixed drug combinations (FDCs) combine standardised doses of two or more drugs in a single tablet, injection, nasal spray or suppository. FDCs may improve treatment compliance, efficacy or tolerability through a variety of mechanisms.
At present, FDCs are commonly used in migraine treatment, and more are in development. This systematic review identified 43 prospective trials of FDCs in use for the acute treatment of migraine. Quantitative combination and analysis of the data were not possible, but results of the review support the following qualitative conclusions. First, many FDCs in use for the acute treatment of migraine are older drugs. In these cases, clinical trial evidence that the FDC is efficacious or has important advantages over its treatment components is lacking. The benefits assumed for some common FDC ingredients such as caffeine and metoclopramide are not clearly confirmed in these trials. Secondly, the use of barbiturate-containing FDCs for the acute treatment of migraine is not evidence based, and these drugs are frequently implicated in the development of dependence or medication-induced headache syndromes. Thirdly, studied opioid-containing FDCs are generally superior to placebo, but evidence regarding the safety and tolerability of their repeated use in the treatment of migraine is lacking; clinical experience dictates caution in the use of these agents. Fourthly, ergotamine-containing FDCs are generally superior to placebo, but perform poorly in comparison with single-agent selective serotonin 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonists ('triptans'), NSAIDs or even isometheptene or opioid comparators, and are less well tolerated. Fifthly, the most consistent and impressive evidence of benefit is for NSAID-containing FDCs. These invariably outperform placebo and are equivalent or superior to active comparators. Finally, with renewed interest in the use of FDCs for the acute treatment of migraine, high-quality evidence of a benefit for such treatments is emerging. An FDC containing a triptan and NSAID seems most likely to provide efficacy and tolerability benefits in the acute treatment of migraine. Such an FDC is in development but not yet approved for use.
Retinal migraine
Current Pain and Headache Reports (2005-08-01) 9: 268-271 , August 01, 2005
By Grosberg, Brian M.; Solomon, Seymour; Lipton, Richard B.
Retinal migraine is a primary headache disorder, clinically manifested by attacks of transient monocular visual loss associated with migraine headache. Although isolated reports suggest that retinal migraine is rare, it likely is under-recognized. Retinal migraine usually is reported in women of childbearing age who have a history of migraine with aura. It typically is characterized by negative monocular visual phenomena lasting less than 1 hour. More than half of reported cases with recurrent transient monocular visual loss subsequently experienced permanent monocular visual loss. Although the International Headache Society diagnostic criteria for retinal migraine require reversible visual loss, our findings suggest that irreversible visual loss is part of the retinal migraine spectrum, likely representing an ocular form of migrainous infarction.
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Rizatriptan and Sumatriptan versus Cafergot® in the Acute Treatment of Migraine
CNS Drugs (2005-07-01) 19: 635-642 , July 01, 2005
By Zhang, Lihua; Hay, Joel W.
Background: Both ergotamine and selective serotonin 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonists ('triptans') are currently used in the treatment of moderate to severe migraine. Ergotamine is a traditional therapy with a lower drug acquisition cost compared with triptans. It has been shown that triptans are more efficacious than ergotamine, but the higher acquisition costs and shorter duration of action are disadvantages of triptans compared with ergotamine.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to provide a comparison of the cost-effectiveness of rizatriptan 10mg and sumatriptan 50mg tablets with that of a fixed-dose combination of ergotamine tartrate plus caffeine (Cafergot®) in the treatment of an acute migraine attack. The cost-effectiveness of rizatriptan in comparison with sumatriptan was also assessed.
Methods: Three separate decision tree models were developed (model 1: rizatriptan vs Cafergot®; model 2: sumatriptan vs Cafergot®; model 3: rizatriptan vs sumatriptan). The time horizon was 1 year. Cost-effectiveness analysis was conducted from the societal perspective using cost and effectiveness estimates from the literature. All costs were converted to US dollars (2003). The cost-effectiveness ratio was expressed as incremental cost per quality-adjusted life-year (QALY) gained.
Results: Base case evaluation showed that both rizatriptan and sumatriptan dominated Cafergot®. The net annual saving associated with use of rizatriptan was $US622.98 per patient, with an incremental QALY of 0.001. Use of sumatriptan resulted in a saving of $US620.90 and an increase in QALY. The cost-effective ratios were not sensitive to changes in key variables such as efficacy, utility, drug costs, hospitalisation cost and patient preference over alternative therapies. The study further showed that rizatriptan is more cost effective than sumatriptan, as evidenced by its lower cost and greater effectiveness. Sensitivity analysis showed that the cost-effectiveness ratios were sensitive to moderate changes in drug efficacy.
Conclusion: Rizatriptan and sumatriptan were less costly and more effective than Cafergot® in the treatment of an acute migraine attack. Rizatriptan was somewhat less costly and more effective than sumatriptan. Additional quality-of-life studies are needed to confirm the benefits of using triptans in the management of migraine
Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports (2005-03-01) 5: 93-98 , March 01, 2005
By Recober, Ana; Geweke, Lynne O.
Migraine is a common disorder that is disproportionately prevalent in women, especially during the reproductive years. Hormonal changes may play a role in the etiology of migraine, as many women note that their migraine attacks occur in temporal relationship with their menses. The Headache Classification Subcommittee of the International Headache Society has recently defined menstrual and menstrually related migraine. We review the most relevant and recent literature on menstrual migraine, with a special focus on pathophysiology and therapy. Although the pathogenesis of menstrual and menstrually related migraine is not well understood, estrogen withdrawal seems to play an important role as a trigger for menstrual migraine attacks. The therapeutic approach also may differ from the treatment of nonmenstrual migraine. Some patients do not require prophylaxis when they can abort their attacks effectively, whereas others may benefit from perimenstrual prophylaxis or standard migraine prophylaxis.
Predicting Disability from Headache
Handbook of Complex Occupational Disability Claims (2005-01-01) , January 01, 2005
By Borkum, Jonathan
In over two dozen studies, disability from the main forms of headache has been quantified (see Table 1). Absenteeism from tension-type headache alone is the equivalent of 0.4 to 1.2 days per year for every person in the workforce (Pryse-Phillips, Findlay, Tugwell, Edmeads, Murray, & Nelson, 1992; Schwartz, Stewart, Simon, & Lipton, 1998). Migraines cause the average sufferer to lose approximately 4.6 workdays annually (e.g., Steiner, Scher, Stewart, Kolodner, Liberman, & Lipton, 2003; Von Korff, Stewart, Simon, & Lipton, 1998). With a 1-year migraine prevalence of about 10% in the United States and Europe (Rasmussen, 2001), this translates to 0.5 days per year of migraine-related absenteeism in the general population.
Treatment of pediatric and adolescent headaches
Current Treatment Options in Neurology (2005-12-01) 7: 459-467 , December 01, 2005
The treatment of childhood headaches requires a thorough investigation of the underlying etiology, including the use of standardized diagnostic criteria, and neurologic and comprehensive examinations. If secondary headaches are identified, the headaches should resolve with treatment of the underlying cause. If the headaches persist or primary headaches are identified, a three-component treatment approach may need to be developed. This includes acute therapy, preventative therapy, and biobehavioral therapy. All of these components need to be addressed in the treatment of childhood headaches, and clear goals of treatment must be discussed with the patient and parents.


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Oderzo is een gemeente in de Italiaanse provincie Treviso (regio Veneto) en telt 18.706 inwoners (31-12-2004). De oppervlakte bedraagt 42,6 km², de bevolkingsdichtheid is 439 inwoners per km².

De volgende frazioni maken deel uit van de gemeente: Camino, Faè, Piavon, Colfrancui, Rustignè, Fratta.

Demografie
Oderzo telt ongeveer 7100 huishoudens. Het aantal inwoners steeg in de periode 1991-2001 met 4,1% volgens cijfers uit de tienjaarlijkse volkstellingen van ISTAT.

Van 1925 tot 1927 was de kunstschilder Luigi De Giudici burgemeester van Oderzo.

Geografie
De gemeente ligt op ongeveer 14 m boven zeeniveau.

Oderzo grenst aan de volgende gemeenten: Chiarano, Fontanelle, Gorgo al Monticano, Mansuè, Ormelle, Ponte di Piave.

Geboren
 Pierangelo Bincoletto (1959), wielrenner

Externe link
 http://www.comune.oderzo.tv.it/

Gemeente in Treviso
Stad in Italië


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