The Toastmaster is a meeting's director and host. You won't usually be assigned this role until you are thoroughly familiar with the club and its procedures. Ask your mentor or the club's Vice President of Education (VPE) for pointers well before the meeting.
Begin preparing for your role several days in advance. You can use the Toastmaster's Check List to help you prepare. You'll need to know who will fill the other meeting roles and if a theme is planned for the meeting. You'll also need to create an up-to-date meeting agenda. Click here to download an agenda template.
Next, contact the general evaluator and make sure you're both working from the same agenda. Ask the general evaluator to call other members of the evaluation team – speech Evaluators, Table Topics Master, Timer, and Grammarian/Ah-Counter – and remind them of their responsibilities. Remember, as the director, you're responsible for ensuring all of the meeting's players know their parts and hit their marks.
Introduce the General Evaluator as you would any speaker. Remain standing near the lectern after your introduction until the speaker has assumed control of the lectern, then be seated. The General Evaluator will introduce the other members of the evaluation team.
Introduce the Table Topics Master as you would any speaker. Remain standing near the lectern after your introduction until the speaker has assumed control of the lectern, then be seated.
In our club it is customary for the Toastmaster and the person assuming control of the lectern to exchange a handshake. It's sometimes done to help new members recognize when control of the lectern passes from the Toastmaster to the speaker and vice versa.
After the Table Topics session has concluded, most clubs begin the speaking program. Introduce each speaker in turn.
You will lead the applause before and after the Table Topics session, each speaker and the general evaluator. When each presenter has finished, you return to the lectern so the speaker can be seated and you can begin your next introduction.
At the conclusion of the speaking program, request the Timer's report and vote for the best speaker, if your club offers this award.
Present trophies or ribbons as practiced by your club.
Adjourn the meeting, or if appropriate, return control to the club President.
The syntax sentinel helping members off their crutches.
It should be a word that will help members increase their vocabulary – a word that can be incorporated easily into everyday conversation but is different from the way people usually express themselves.
Briefly explain the role of the Grammarian and Ah-counter.
In addition, throughout the meeting, listen to everyone for sounds and long pauses used as fillers and not as a necessary part of sentence structure. Write down how many filler sounds or words each person used during all portions of the meeting.
Also be sure to write down who used the word of the day (or a derivative of it) and note those who used it correctly or incorrectly.
Before the meeting, contact the Toastmaster and General Evaluator to confirm which members are scheduled program participants. Then contact each speaker to confirm the time they'll need for their prepared speech.
On meeting day, retrieve the timing equipment from the Sergeant at Arms. Be sure you understand how to operate the stopwatch and signal device, make certain the timing equipment works and sit where the signal device can be seen by all.
The Toastmaster of the meeting will usually call on you to explain the timing rules and demonstrate the signal device.
Throughout the meeting, listen carefully to each program participant and signal them. Generally, Table Topics speakers should be +/- 15 seconds of allowed time; prepared speakers must be +/- 30 seconds. Record each participant's name and time used.
When you're called to report by the General Evaluator, announce the speaker's name and the time taken. Mention those members who are eligible for awards if your club issues awards.
After the meeting, return the stopwatch and timing signal device to the Sergeant at Arms.
The Table Topics Master gives members who aren't assigned a speaking role the opportunity to speak during the meeting. The Table Topics Master challenges each member with a subject, and the speaker responds with a one- to two-minute impromptu talk.
Not only does this role provide you with an opportunity to practice planning, preparation, organization, time management and facilitation skills; your preparation and topic selection help train members to quickly organize and express their thoughts in an impromptu setting.
Confirm who the prepared speakers, evaluators and general evaluator will be so you can call on other members at the meeting to respond first. You can call on program participants (speakers last) at the end of the topics session if need be.
Encourage speakers to use the word of the day in their response.
Ask members to vote for best Table Topics speaker (awarded at the end of the meeting) and pass their votes to the Sergeant at Arms or vote counter.
Table Topics begins before the prepared speech presentations. The Toastmaster of the meeting will introduce the Table Topics Master who will walk to the lectern and assume control of the meeting. He or she will give a brief description of the purpose of Table Topics and mention if the topics will carry a theme.
The Table Topics Master will state the question or topic briefly and then call on a respondent. Each speaker receives a different topic or question and participants are called on at random.
Check our club's meeting schedule regularly to sign up to speak. Begin working on the speech at least a week in advance of the meeting. That way, you have enough time to devote to research, organization and rehearsal.
Several days before the meeting, ask the General Evaluator for your Evaluator's name. Talk with your Evaluator about the speech you'll give. Discuss your speech goals and personal concerns. Let your Evaluator know where you believe your speech ability needs strengthening, so he or she can pay special attention to those aspects of your presentation. Remember to bring your manual to the meeting.
You should arrive at the meeting early to check the microphone, lighting and anything else that could malfunction and ruin your talk. Give your manual to your Evaluator before the meeting starts and discuss any last-minute issues with him or her. Sit near the front of the room and carefully plan your approach to the lectern and your speech opening.
Finally, have the Vice President of Education initial the Project Completion Record in the back of your manual.
Don't worry; there's no capital punishment during Toastmasters meetings. Unless, of course, the Grammarian is in a bad mood.
Several days before the meeting, contact the person who will be Toastmaster of the meeting and confirm the meeting program. You should also develop a checklist to follow during the meeting so you don't have to keep all the details in your head.
When discussing the meeting program with the Toastmaster, ask what evaluation format to use. Typically, an evaluation is assigned to an individual, but sometimes evaluations are done by panels. The General Evaluator may set up any evaluation procedure he or she chooses, but it should fit into the meeting program. Remember, too, that every evaluation must be brief and complete. Review the Effective Evaluation manual for different evaluation formats.
If an Evaluator is absent, consult with the Vice President of Education and arrange for a substitute.
The Toastmaster of the meeting usually introduces the General Evaluator after the speaking portion of the meeting is over. The General Evaluator assumes control of the meeting during the evaluation portion – introducing each Evaluator and asking for the Grammarian/Ah-Counter and Timer reports after the Evaluators have finished.
During the meeting, use your checklist and take notes on everything that happens (or doesn't, but should). For example: Were there unnecessary distractions that could have been avoided? Did the meeting, and each segment of it, begin and end on time?
Being General Evaluator is a big responsibility and it is integral to the success of every single club member. People join Toastmasters because they have a goal – they want to learn something. The club is where they learn. If the learning environment isn't focused and fun, members won't learn what they joined to learn. Your observations and suggestions help ensure our club is meeting the goals and needs of each member.
to improve their speaking and leadership skills, and these skills are improved with the help of evaluations. Members complete projects in the Competent Communication and Competent Leadership manuals and you may be asked to evaluate their work. At some point, everyone is asked to participate by providing an evaluation. You will provide both verbal and written evaluations for speakers using the guide in the manual. Sometimes verbal evaluations are given during the meeting and sometimes they are given privately, after the meeting. Check with the Vice President of Education or the Toastmaster if you're not sure about the process.
Several days before the meeting, review the Effective Evaluation manual. Talk with the speaker or leader you've been assigned to evaluate and find out which manual project they will present. Review the project goals and what the speaker or leader hopes to achieve.
Accounting and administration is vital to the success of each meeting.
During a typical meeting, the audience votes for Best Table Topics Speaker, Best Speaker (performer of a prepared speech), and Best Speech Evaluator. The role of the Ballot Counter is to collect and count the ballots cast for each category. Voting occurs after each related portion of the meeting. For example, as Table Topics ends there is a one minute moment of silence. The audience prepares their votes and the Ballot Counter collects the ballots. The Ballot Counter then tabulates the votes and provides the President with the names of the winning members for a short award presentation toward the end of the meeting.


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The Killers (1946) Robert Siodmak
Feb20 by John Greco
This review is part of the FOR THE LOVE OF FILM: THE FILM PRESERVATION BLOGATHON to benefit the film noir foundation who work for the restoration of decaying noir films. The blogathon runs from Feb. 14th through Feb. 21st. For more information on how you can help by donating please check out our blogathon hosts, The Self Styled Siren and Ferdy on Films.
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"The Killers" is a hard-boiled film noir that starred an unknown 32-year actor making his film debut and a contract player from MGM, of limited talent, with little in her filmography at that point in time, to prove she would amount to anything. "The Killers" is intricate and visually stunning with its black blacks and pure white whites. Just take a look at the opening scene when the two killers arrive in town, the film is a dark fatalistic work of photographic beauty, a visual feast of light, darkness and shadows. Credit goes to director Robert Siodmak and cinematographer Elwood "Woody" Bredell. The opening is also enhanced by Miklos Rozsa's music, which may sound familiar to some who remember the theme from the old TV police show "Dragnet."
Ernest Hemingway's short story "The Killers", written in a hotel room in Madrid sometime in 1926, first appeared in Scribner's Magazine in March 1927. The story is characteristic of themes that would continue to emerge in Hemingway's work, the inescapability of death and the emptiness of life. Producer, newspaper columnist and theater critic, Mark Hellinger purchased the film rights for $36,750. Hemingway's story is about two killers who come to the small town of Summit, Ill. (changed to Brentwood, New Jersey in the movie), looking for a man known as The Swede. Why is never said. Most of the short story takes place in Henry's Diner where The Swede is known to come for dinner most nights. Hemingway's story ends after Nick Adams, Hemingway perennial character, and a customer in the diner at the same time the two killers show up and announce they are going to kill The Swede, sneaks out to warn him of the two men out to kill him. The Swedes' fatalistic resolve that there is nowhere left to run, to just remain where he is, accepting the consequences is where the short story ends. It leaves open a multitude of questions. What did The Swede do that these two guys want to kill him. Who hired them? Why has The Swede given up running readily accepting his doomed fate?
Hellinger, working with Richard Brooks, developed the story line beyond Hemingway's original piece. Brooks came up with the ideal of centering the story on a determined insurance investigator checking into The Swede's death. According to Lee Server in his biography "Ava Gardner Love is Nothing" Brooks tracked down Hemingway and asked what happened afterward, Hemingway responded, "how the hell do I know." The screenplay was written by John Huston and Anthony Veiller, though Veiller received, sole credit due to Huston's being under contract with Warner Brothers. Reading the short story is like reading the first ten to fifteen minutes of the script except for a few minor changes. Wisely, the screenwriters kept most of Hemingway's hard-boiled, wise-ass dialogue in tact.
After the murder of The Swede, we meet the character who could be considered the real lead of the movie, insurance investigator Jim Reardon (Edmond O'Brien). It is Reardon who puts together all the pieces of a convoluted puzzle, a story of cross and double cross, and in the middle of it all is a dame.
Burton Lancaster made his Broadway debut (it was his first and last Broadway appearance) as Sgt. Joe Mooney in a little known play called "A Sound of Hunting" which closed after only 23 performances. Also in the cast was Sam Levene who would play Lt. Sam Lubinsky in "The Killers." Hollywood agents, always checking out plays for new talent, were in the audience and the buzz was a new star was in the making. Enter agent Harold Hecht who was in the audience one night and came back again and again. It was the beginning of a relationship that would last for years (Lancaster and Hecht along with James Hill would later on form one of the earliest independent producing teams responsible for works that include "Apache", "Vera Cruz", "Marty" and "Sweet Smell of Success.").
Mark Hellinger meanwhile was looking at actor Wayne Morris for the role of Ole "The Swede" Anderson. Morris, best remembered these days as the naive boxer in Warner Brothers "Kid Galahad" aka "The Battling Bellhop." Morris' career lasted until his death in 1959, was under contract to Warner Brothers who were willing to loan him to Hellinger, though for a price higher than he was willing to pay. Waiting in the dugout was newcomer Lancaster, who physically fit the role of the former boxer and Hellinger could pay a cheap salary. Suddenly, Burt Lancaster was in his very first movie and had top billing!
At this point in her career, Ava Gardner had mostly small and uncredited roles in her résumé. She recently completed a lead role in a low budget potboiler called "Whistle Stop" with George Raft when MGM loaned her out to Universal for the role of the treacherous Kitty Collins. Gardner was not just gorgeous but managed to project a wicked lethal dose of seductive ruthlessness. The first time we see her, she is dressed in a slinky black gown standing by a piano singing. When The Swede enters the nightclub and spots her, as we do, for the first time he is captivated. Everyone else in the room, including the girl (Virginia Christine) he came with, is obliterated from his vision. It is an audience seducing moment. A weak man, falling under the spell of a duplicitous woman, and with Ava Gardner as the woman, you believed it. The role of Kitty Collins is not very large though it is central to the entire tale being told, and Lancaster and Gardner sizzle in their scenes together. When Ava Gardner went back to MGM, she went back a star.
Edmond O'Brien who would become a staple in crime movies, appearing in "711 Ocean Drive", "Brute Force", "The Hitchhiker" and "D.O.A.," played the determined insurance investigator, a character reminiscent, and mentioned by many others, of Barton Keyes, Edward G. Robinson's character in Billy Wilder's exemplary "Double Indemnity." It is O'Brien's character that links the multiple flashback sequences together, yet it is Lancaster's Swede and Gardner's Kitty Collins that are the guts of the film.
The cast also included Sam Levene, Albert Dekker and Jeff Corey with Charles McGraw and William Conrad as the two cold-blooded killers. For Mark Hellinger, along with a great script, his choice of director and cinematographer were key to the look and success of "The Killers." Robert Siodmak was born in Germany and came to America following his younger brother Curt. A student of German Expressionism, Siodmak fit right in with other German exiles helping create and develop the film noir style. One of his earlier films in America was "Son of Dracula" based on a screenplay by his brother, Curt. He would quickly establish himself as a master of suspense in stylish films like "The Spiral Staircase," "Criss Cross," "Christmas Holiday," "The Suspect," "Cry of the City" and "Phantom Lady." Under contract to Universal, Hellinger wisely selected the talented Siodmak.
When the film opened in August 1946, it was an immediate hit praised by critics and public alike. The film was so popular when it first opened in New York City; the Winter Garden Theater on Broadway ran the film twenty-four hours a day straight.
In 1964, Universal updated and remade "The Killers." Directed by B-film action director, Don Siegel, who was once considered to direct the original. The remake is not nearly on the same level as the original though it is still a decent film. There are a couple of reasons thatmake this film worth a look. First, this is the only film where Ronald Reagan for the first and only time in his acting career played a slimy bad dude. According Kirk Douglas in his autobiography, "The Ragman's Son", Reagan did not like doing this film because he had to slap femme fatale Angie Dickinson around in one scene. Dickinson, by the way, mentions in the DVD commentary that while making this film, word came about her friend, and rumored lover, President John F. Kennedy had been assassinated. Additionally, when this film was made it was initially planned to be the first original two hour made for TV movie, However, the final product was considered too violent at the time, and subsequently Universal released it instead in theaters. Finally, there is Lee Marvin, as one of the two killers (Clu Gallaghar was the other), who is the glue that holds and drives this film. The plot for this version is simplified compared to the 1946 original and less faithful to both the original film and the short story. In this version, Marvin's character is one who is curious to know why their target (John Cassavetes) did not run, so readily accepting his doomed faith while other marks always ran. Marvin is a tough SOB. Toward the end, Angie Dickinson's character pleads for her life. Hitman Marvin coolly aims his gun saying, 'Lady, I don't have the time," killing her with one shot.Like the original, much of the story is told in flashback.
Sources: Burt Lancaster: An American Life – Kate Buford
The Ragman's Son – Kirk Douglas
Ava Gardner Love is Nothing – Lee Server
Don Siegel: A Siegel Film – Don Siegel
Note: This review was originally posted on April 2009.
This entry was posted in 1940's, Burt Lancaster, Film Noir, Film Reviews, Robert Siodmak, Twenty Four Frames Favorite Films and tagged Albert Dekker, Ava Gardner, Burt Lancaster, Charles McGraw, Edmond O'Brien, Film Noir, Jeff Corey, Robert Siodmak, Sam Levene, The Killers, William Conrad.
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18 comments on "The Killers (1946) Robert Siodmak"
Ferdy on Films says:
[…] Greco from Twenty Four Frames is back with a review of Robert Siodmak's The Killers. We've been enjoying John's posts all week. Thanks for sticking with us, […]
Shubhajit Lahiri says:
Great piece!!! The Killers remains, in my humble opinion, one of the most archetypal film noirs. It had every single element that noirs are known for, including perhaps one of the most iconic femme fatales ever seen on screen.
Shubhajit,
Thank you. I agree with evertyhing you say. For me, it stands as one of the best. Visually stunning thanks to Siodmak and cinematographer Woody Bredell. One to watch over and over.
somejohn says:
wow! i really like your work,i'm alsowriting a blog about this subject, abit different of course! keeps up the great work.i really liked this post
Thanks appreciate you stopping by.
R. D. Finch says:
John, a very thorough post on one of the great film noirs and a wonderful choice for the blogathon. Siodmak was a master at this type of film in the late forties, and I think this is his masterpiece. Another interesting version of the Hemingway story is a short student film made by the Russian director Andrei Tarkovsky that follows the story closely. I saw it as an extra on the DVD of one of his other films, either "Andrei Roublev" or "The Mirror," I don't recall which.
Thank R.D.
Siodmak was one of the great directors of noir and I can go along with this as his masterpiece. If I were doing a list, and I am not, this would most likely rank up there. BTW the Tarkovsky student short in on the Criterion DVD of THE KILLERS which also includes the 1964 Don Siegel version.
Vanwall says:
Interesting that O'Brien is in two of possibly the most fatalistic of noirs: The one and D.O.A., both deep, dark films. I'm not always a Gardner fan, but she was ferocious in this one: "Kitty is innocent!!" is starkly feral, and Lancaster when he's going to jump out the window, his anguished cry is from the bottom of Swede's busted heart. Wonderful post!
Thanks Vanwall,
I am not a big fan of Ava Gardner either as an actress but she shows something here, a real cat like creature. O'Brien was a staple in many noir films (711 Ocean Drive, The Hitch-hiker, A Double Life) along with these two classics. He also was in some other crime films some consider noir and others don't like White Heat, Backfire and Shield for Murder.
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[…] John Greco caps off a week of noir coverage at Twenty Four Frames with a superlative review of Robert Siodmak's classic The Killers: https://twentyfourframes.wordpress.com/2011/02/20/the-killers-1946-robert-siodmak-2/ […]
Samuel Wilson says:
John, I read somewhere that Hemingway ended up liking The Killers best of all film adaptations of his work, presumably because it kept his core largely intact. Of course it's a great film on its own terms and an exemplary creative adaptation of literature, though Siodmak and Lancaster would top it with Criss Cross. Having O'Brien on board here is a bonus, since he's the definitive noir actor in my book.
Did not know that about Heminway's affection for the film. Glad to see your high regard for "Criss Cross" a film I also admire quite a bit. I like "The Killers" a bit more but that is no knock on the latter film. Surprisingly, at least to me, neither Siodmak nor Lancaster wanted to do the film. I hope to do a review of this film within the next couple of weeks.
msmarieb says:
I saw The Killers again today; again I am blown away. This time by the long takes, the deep focus. Especially the Hat Factory Robbery sequence, and the shoot-up with O'Brien and the bad guys when Kitty gets away. Bredell exploited the B&W medium expertly. John, a great informative post, and I like the sidebars with associated references!
MSMARIEB,
Thanks very much for stopping by. It is amazing how much new insight you can get in a film watching it over and over. You know the storyline so you can concentrate on other nice touches. THE KILLIERS is one of my own favorite film noirs. Thanks again!!!
Excellent post, John. I plan to write about these films too. I toyed with doing a two or three part series but decided that I didn't want to overdose my readers on the subject matter.
I'm a big Burt Lancaster fan. I think he is stunningly, exotically handsome. And of course, Ava Gardner…Wow! She is possibly the most beautiful human being ever. Neither one of them are the best actors…Lancaster can be very good, but he can also over do it, in my opinion. In The Killers, he and Gardner's high drama works beautifully against the otherwise coldness of the film. Stellar film.
The '64 version is good, but like you say–not of the same caliber. It was my introduction to The Killers. Lee Marvin is always good. Nobody does menacing as well. I love watching Reagan as the mob boss. Not too shabby, I must admit.
Lancaster has magnetism on screen. He is bigger than life and in the right role such as In Elmer Gantry or Seven Days in May he is terrific. However, as you mention he can over do it in other roles and ham it up. Gardner is gorgeous, not a great actress, but she makes up for it with screen presence. Lee Marvin, for me, makes the 1964 version, a cold blooded killer.
Jay Kanter says:
The Swede could be the biggest jerk in all film noir.The second he saw Kitty he was doomed and he even took the rap for her and spent time in jail and then went to his end.
Jay, he is a classic noir sap falling for a beautiful dame who is no good.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
require "rails_helper"
require_dependency "models/renalware/concerns/personable"

module Renalware
  module Letters
    describe Patient, type: :model do
      include LettersSpecHelper

      subject(:patient) { build(:letter_patient) }

      describe "#cc_on_letter?" do
        context "when the letter belongs to the patient" do
          context "when the patient is the main recipient" do
            let(:letter) { build_letter(to: :patient, patient: patient) }

            it { expect(patient).not_to be_cc_on_letter(letter) }
          end

          context "when the Primary Care Physician is the main recipient" do
            let(:letter) { build_letter(to: :primary_care_physician, patient: patient) }

            context "when patient requested to be CCd on all letters" do
              before { patient.cc_on_all_letters = true }

              it { expect(patient).to be_cc_on_letter(letter) }
            end

            context "when patient did not request to be CCd on all letters" do
              before { patient.cc_on_all_letters = false }

              it { expect(patient).not_to be_cc_on_letter(letter) }
            end
          end
        end

        context "when the letter belongs to another patient" do
          let(:another_patient) { build(:letter_patient) }
          let(:letter) { build_letter(to: :patient, patient: another_patient) }

          it { expect(patient).not_to be_cc_on_letter(letter) }
        end
      end
    end
  end
end

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


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False leads, hidden relationships and shattering revelations, ABC Murders is no exception to the tradition of the best scenarios of an Agatha Christie plot. Before jumping into the current adventure of the inimitable Hercule Poirot, take time to study the past and personality of some of the major protagonists.
"Agatha Christie – The ABC Murders" adventure game is due to be released on February 4th, 2016 in Europe on PS4, Xbox One, PC and Mac. In the U.S., the game will launch on PC/Mac (digital version) February 4th, 2016 and February 23rd on PC/Mac (retail versions), PS4 and Xbox One. The game is dubbed in English and French and subtitled in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish and Russian.


DUBUQUE, Iowa	- 25 Aug 2009: At a ribbon cutting ceremony today, IBM (NYSE: IBM ) and leaders of Iowa's business and governmental communities announced that the new IBM technology services delivery center -- located in the historic Roshek Building in downtown Dubuque, Iowa -- is now operational. IBM has hired several hundred people to work in the new facility and intends to employ up to 1,300 by the end of 2010.
The new facility joins an extensive network of more than 80 IBM delivery centers worldwide where employees maintain, monitor and support computer hardware, software and manage information technology services for thousands of IBM clients.
The opening of IBM's technology services delivery center in Dubuque is a milestone in the ongoing renaissance of the midwestern city. A model for 21st century economic development, Dubuque was recently awarded the 2009 Excellence in Economic Development Award by U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke for its commitment to research-based, market driven economic development. The U.S. Conference of Mayors named Dubuque the 2008 "Most Livable Small City" in the nation -- for attributes that include historical architecture, diverse arts and cultural amenities, abundant natural beauty, a skilled and educated workforce and numerous quality private and public institutions of higher learning.
"I am committed to bringing high-quality jobs to our state, and I want to thank IBM for their partnership," said Governor Culver. "IBM's decision to locate their new technology delivery center in the region makes the company a key player in Iowa's growing information technology economy. I am pleased to welcome them to our state."
"Today is a great day for our community, the tri-state region, and the state of Iowa," said Dubuque Mayor Roy D. Buol. "We wholeheartedly welcome IBM and its employees to Dubuque and look forward to a long-term, mutually beneficial relationship. We are honored that IBM saw the potential in our community and workforce and chose to make this investment."
"I'm thrilled to see IBM's new facility open today and bring with it good jobs to Dubuque. IBM's renovation of the Roshek Building is a model for downtown revitalization and sustainable development, and I hope it inspires similar efforts across Iowa and the U.S. This project shows that Iowa has the skilled workforce and the willingness to invest in the jobs of the 21st century," said U.S. Representative Bruce Braley.
"IBM's global delivery centers are critical in delivering information technology services to our clients around the world," said Mike Daniels, senior vice president and group executive, IBM Global Technology Services. "Today we celebrate the opening of a new center in Dubuque, Iowa, that will be a key hub in our delivery network, serving clients in the United States. We are delighted to partner with the city of Dubuque and the state of Iowa and look forward to a successful and enduring relationship."
In January 2009, IBM announced the signing of a 10-year lease, with optional extension years, to occupy the Roshek Building. The City of Dubuque, Dubuque Initiatives and IBM have worked together to upgrade the facility to make it a "green" building. With the goal of achieving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, steps have been taken to ensure the renovation meets green building standards in the six categories outlined by the U.S. Green Building Council: sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor air quality and innovation in design.
IBM will continue to work with institutions of higher learning in the tri-state area of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin to recruit and train potential employees. In addition, IBM will continue look for opportunities to partner with these schools to enhance their curricula to better prepare students for opportunities in the information technology industry, including the types of roles found at IBM.
To learn more and apply for opportunities visit any of the following: www.ibm.com/careers/us, www.accessdubuquejobs.com, or www.iowajobs.org.


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Imam Elahi is the Voice of Wisdom and Compassion on the ICA-Qazwini Saga
The dispute between imam Qazwini and the Islamic Center of America's board has divided the members, friends and supporters of the Islamic Center of America (ICA). Harsh, sometimes nasty and almost always unholy language has been used to comment on the dispute. The most troubling aspect of the Islamic Center of America saga is some of the tactics used and the vulgar language used by some of the supporters of imam Qazwini. Qazwini himself inflamed the situation further when he used inflammatory rhetoric- referring to his opponents as cancer, ISIS and Yazeed. Recently imam Elahi of the Islamic House of Wisdom spoke words of peace, compassion and wisdom. using language of reconciliation and genuine concern in a posting on the Dearborn Area Community Members Facebook page. That Facebook page, whose administrator is Dearborn attorney Majid Moghnieh, had seen many exchanges of harsh and nasty rhetoric between supporters and opponents of imam Qazwini. Some of the comments make you wonder…
Understanding the Dispute at the Islamic Center of America: Excerpts from Liyakat Nathani Takim's book Shi'ism in America
Understanding the Dispute at The Islamic Center of America: Helpful Excerpts from Liyakat Nathani Takim's book Shi'ism in America
The Islamic Center of America is in the news due to the dispute between the board and its imam Hassan Qazwini.
There is nothing exceptional or suis generis in the ongoing dispute. Issues of ethnicity, finances, "mosque politics" all help understand the dispute.
One academic work that helps one understand the dispute is Liyakat Nathani Takim's book Shi'ism in America. Below are excerpts from his book:
Page 55: Most Shi'i immigrants try to impose the homeland culture in America by determining how the mosques are run, or what is an acceptable dress code, language, and behavior. Newer immigrants also tend to have their own predispositions on issues such as gender integration, political activism in a non-Muslim country, engagement with different ethnic groups, interfaith dialogue, joint activity with Sunnis, and the like. In many cases, Shi'i immi…
Interview with Ali. S. Wehbi, Lebanese Extreme Runner, Adventurer:
Interview with Ali. S. Wehbi, Extreme Runner, Adventurer: Overcoming challenges, promoting social causes*
On my last visit to Lebanon I had the privilege of interviewing Mr. Ali S. Wehbi an Extreme Runner, Adventurer. Lebanonization is synonymous with communal conflict and the breakdown of the state. The news from Lebanon is almost always depressing due to one conflict or another. News coverage is biased to the negative, to bad news. But there is also good news- news that inspire, that give hope and provide a good example for all of us. Such a news story is Ali Wehbi's story. Ali's story is a great inspiration. When his mother died of cancer in 2005, Ali felt helpless. There was nothing that could be done medically to save the life of the person whom he loved most in the whole world. To cope with this loss, he decided to challenge himself and help others. Ali was always an athlete. He jogged and played basketball. The trauma of the loss pushed him to embrace extreme running, for a cau…
The Islamic Center of America (ICA) and Imam Qazwini
Issues beyond the person of the imam and the individual board members The core issues are the center's identity and mission*
The Islamic Center of America (ICA) is in the news. Rumors have been floating around the ICA and its imam for a number of years now. The matter has been written about, in the Arab- American media, on and off over the years but then the issue dies to be resurrected. The relationship between the board and the imam is the issue on the surface but deep down there are bigger issues at the heart of the ongoing dispute.
The ICA issue, Divaa Afaf Ahmad and social media
The ICA controversy only recently became hot news thanks to social media, mainly Facebook, and Lebanese American journalist Divaa Afaf Ahmad who does not fear controversy. The ethnic media and the mainstream media largely stayed away from the issue that has been part of the Dearborn rumor mill for years with allegations percolating for years. Journalist Afaf Ahmad; who has a popular radio show on 102.3 and is…
AHRC Director Imad Hamad advocates dialogue and engagement as keys to better community-police relations
American Human Rights Council (AHRC) Executive Director Imad Hamad advocates for dialogue and communication as the keys to developing trust and partnership between the police and policed communities.
Dialogue and communication have been critical to building good relations between the Arab- American community and law enforcement in the Detroit area.
Below is the link to the Detroit News opinion Mr. Imad Hamad published in the Detroit News:
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2015/01/07/police-respect-serve/21354785/
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Stopping the run and forcing the opposition into passing situations will let loose possibly the best group of pass rushers in the NFL. It was the formula the Giants used in 2008 in pounding Tom Brady and stunning the previously unbeaten New England Patriots in the Super Bowl — and the game plan hasn't changed for next weekend's title game rematch in Indianapolis.
What makes the pass rush so formidable is that it's not only four guys. The Giants' line is eight deep. All Pro Jason Pierre-Paul led the team with 16 1/2 sacks in his second season, while Osi Umenyiora added nine in only nine games. Tuck and backup defensive end Dave Tollefson had five apiece, Chris Canty added four and fellow tackle Linval Joseph had two. There's also linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka, who had 3 1/2 sacks playing as a lineman in passing situations.
Defensive coordinator Perry Fewell says not only does his line get to the quarterback, they get on each other. When the linemen hold their meeting, it's more than a review of the game or practice — it's trash-talking time.
Brady knows what to expect. In the Giants' 17-14 Super Bowl win in Arizona, he absorbed five sacks and was hit nine times, although the Giants insist the hit total was a lot higher.
"They can rush the passer. There's no doubt about that," Brady said.
One thing that separates the Giants' pass rush from other teams is its speed. In passing situations, New York many times lines up Pierre-Paul, Tuck, Umenyiora and Kiwanuka — or four defensive ends. They bring a quickness that Patriots guards Logan Mankins and Brian Waters usually don't see.
Brady does have something else to worry about. Not only are the Giants getting to the passer, New York's secondary has settled down after a season of miscommunication. Matt Ryan, Aaron Rodgers and Alex Smith frequently had to go to second and third options in recent weeks because the secondary took away the primary receiver, giving the line more time to get to the quarterback.
''Most people picking this game will say they're going to win this game, but we know at the end of the day we're going to have to get to him as often as we can if we're going to win this football game. And that's exactly what we plan on doing," Umenyiora said.


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ePaper on an Offensive Double Strategy
Germany Sets Course
By Michael Brie , Mario Candeias | 10 Apr 17 | Posted under: Germany
This paper on German politics deals with several questions: What is the current situation? How to organize a so-called third pole, the political camp of solidarity? How to re-organize the left party and how to handle the question of a centre-left government?
The opening up with Martin Schulz is a chance and a danger at the same time: he brings back hope to a deeply frustrated party membership and mobilises a lot of people to join the SPD. The danger: Schulz is not a lefty like Corbyn or Sanders. With the Greens, the situation is dramatic in a different way when measured against the challenges of left politics. It turned out to be difficult for the Greens to keep both of its political options open: a "Black-Green" coalition with the conservatives (including the conservative's right-wing populist faction, the CSU), or a red-red-green coalition together with the SPD and the Left Party – that would for the party and not least for its voters – place it under the test of being torn apart. Now confronted with bad polls, they are playing out the justice card, but with little credibility and two leaders identified with a green-liberal agenda.
The conditions for a left government do not exist at the moment. We have to develop them first. The removal of the barriers of dialogue between the SPD, the Greens, and the Left Party is an indispensable step forward. But what could emerge from the commonalities of these parties right now is nothing more than a centre-left government on the basis of the existing rules of tempered neoliberalism. Fulfilling the double task – further influencing state politics from the left and working towards a radical transformation – would not be possible in that arrangement. For this reason, in our view, the question of participation in a governing coalition by the Left Party on the federal basis is not on the agenda, but rather the struggle over a change in direction of politics through societal and parliamentary opposition, or – possibly – toleration of a middle-left government.
And possibly on the way of re-organizing the conditions for an effective left government in Germany may rise, carried forward by society and social movements together. Then on the basis of effective social forces, a division of the ruling elite might emerge, and powerful left actors could possibly establish a firmly left government in the power centre of the European Union, and the approach that was developed before could be comprehensively implemented.
Please find the pdf for download on the right.
Michael Brie
Mario Candeias


The gallery has been updated with HD screencaptures from The Master (2012), in which Laura played Helen Sullivan alongside Amy Adams and the late Philip Seymour Hoffman.
Freddie Quell is a troubled, boozy drifter struggling with the trauma of World War II and whatever inner demons ruled his life before that. On a fateful night in 1950, Freddie boards a passing boat and meets Lancaster Dodd, the charismatic leader of a religious movement called the Cause. Freddie tries hard to adhere to Dodd's weird teachings and forms a close bond with his mentor, even as other members of Dodd's inner circle see him as a threat.


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Biografia
Diplomata in pianoforte, cantante di jazz e bossanova, ha partecipato a diversi audiodrammi radiofonici Rai. Ha iniziato la sua attività di doppiatrice nel 1988. Tra i personaggi di cartoni animati più noti che ha doppiato, Sakura in Pesca la tua carta Sakura, Mirmo in Mirmo!! e Claire in Claymore. Ha una figlia di nome Elsa Turco, doppiatrice e speaker.. È anche direttrice del doppiaggio di diversi reality, cartoni, serie TV e film tra i quali The Chefs' Line - Sfida il ristorante, The Final Table, YooHoo to the Rescue, Miyo - Un amore felino, Cobra Kai, Made in Abyss, Perdida, Seven Days War, Rainbow high, Che fine ha fatto Sara?, La parata dei cuori , Girls5eva ,  Spy × Family, To Your Eternity.

Doppiaggio

Cinema e Home TV
 Josefine Preuß in French Kissing - A caccia di baci
 Ava Gardner in Sangue all'alba
 Kerry Condon in Ned Kelly
 Sigrid Thorton in Attacco nel deserto
 Françoise Lebrun in Séraphine
 Emilija Vukotic in Promettilo!
 Nikki Barnett in Quello che veramente importa
 Lydia Hull in Escape Plan 3 - L'ultima sfida
 Valeria Bruni Tedeschi in Actrices
 Chloe Webb in Sid & Nancy
 Emmanuelle Vaugier in Dolan's Cadillac
 Gina Ravera in The Great Debaters - Il potere della parola
 Anne Heche in Prozac Nation
 Robin Weigert in My One and Only
 Mayana Neiva in Infanzia clandestina
 Léa Drucker in L'uomo della mia vita
 Melissa Gilbert in Lo spettacolo del Natale
 Nina Nikolina in Un re allo sbando
 Reme Gómez in Pelle
 Katherin Blundell in Le leggi della termodinamica
 Eva Llorach in Chi canterà per te?
 Úrsula Corberó in L'albero del sangue
 Lotte Verbeek in  The Coldest Game - A mente fredda
 Asaka Seto in Death Note - Il film

Serie TV
 Sophie Artur e Tony Leteurtois in Maguy
 Laura Bertram in Siete pronti?
 Josephine Mitchell in Wandin Valley
 Melissa Joan Hart e Jason Zimbler in Clarissa
 Troy Beckwith in Pugwall
 Cynthia Dale in Street Legal
 Bella Enahoro in Pie in the Sky
 Macha Grenon in Scoop
 Marisa Lauren in Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight
 Lisa Dwan in Mystic Knights: quattro cavalieri nella leggenda
 Nicole De Boer in Oltre la realtà
 Marietta DePrima in Casa Hughley
 Michala Banas in Le sorelle McLeod
 Claire Holman in Lewis
 Ahn Sun-Young in Dream High
 Mary Scheer in iCarly e iParty con Victorious
 Violeta Naon in Peter Punk
 María Castro in Tierra de Lobos - L'amore e il coraggio
 Amy Bailey in Vikings
 Rosa Blasi in I Thunderman
 Kathryn Hahn in Transparent
 Korie Robertson in Duck Dynasty: buzzurri e bizzarri
 Cécile Rebboah Lebowitz vs Lebowitz
 Alix Poisson Candice Renoir
 Laila Robins Murder in the First
 Aylin Esener in Lena - Amore della mia vita
 Nicola Stephenson in Una strega imbranata
 Sarah Manninen in L'altra Grace
 Muriel Combeau in Nina
 Marìa Blanco in Una vita
 Ana Labordeta in Vis a vis - Il prezzo del riscatto
 Anna Pieri in Double vie
 Eva Röse in Heder
 Paulina Gálvez in The Purge
 Diora Baird e Erin Bradley Dangar in Cobra Kai
 Viktoriya Korlyakova in Meglio di noi
 Rachel Griffiths in The Wilds

Film d'animazione
 Principe Schiaccianoci in Le incredibili avventure del principe Schiaccianoci
 Vicky Vale in Batman contro Dracula
 Kazuha Toyama da bambina in Detective Conan: La mappa del mistero
 Tenko Tajima in Detective Conan - Il mago del cielo d'argento
 Midori Kuriyama in Detective Conan: Requiem per un detective
 Yui Uehara in Detective Conan: ... E le stelle stanno a guardare
 Tomofumi Motura in Detective Conan: L'undicesimo attaccante
 Dekisugi in Doraemon - Il film, Doraemon il film - Le avventure di Nobita e dei cinque esploratori, Doraemon - Il film: Nobita e l'isola del tesoro, Doraemon - Il film: Nobita e le cronache dell'esplorazione della Luna, Doraemon - Il film: Nobita e il nuovo dinosauro
 Fiona in Doraemon - Il film: Nobita e l'isola del tesoro
 Kaia in Doraemon - Il film: Nobita e le cronache dell'esplorazione della Luna
 Perfidia la strega in I 7 nani
 Zia Chloe in Barbie - Squadra speciale
 Professoressa Ursula Callistis/Shiny Chariot nei film di Little Witch Academia
 Seripa in Dragon Ball Z: Le origini del mito
 Mai in Dragon Ball: Il torneo di Miifan
 Broly da bambino in Dragon Ball Super: Broly
 Seri in Viaggio verso Agartha
 Jewelry Bonney in One Piece Stampede

Serie animate
 Linus van Pelt e Lucy van Pelt in The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show
 Jenny Moore in Yawara! - Jenny la ragazza del judo
 Annie Moore in Annie
 Penny Crayon in Penny Crayon
 Josianne in Manu
 Max Young in Fantastico Max
 Angelica e Tommy Pickles in I Rugrats (Junior TV)
 Presley in Mummies Alive! - Quattro mummie in metropolitana
 Sakura Kinomoto in Pesca la tua carta Sakura, Sakura, la partita non è finita
 Agente Jenny e altri personaggi in Pokémon
 Hilda Spellman in Sabrina
 Rossana (parte cantata) in Il giocattolo dei bambini
 Kat Ryan in Max Steel
 Hilde in Gundam Wing
 Curly Dadan, Jewelry Bonney, Kuina, Tashigi (1ª voce), Hody Jones (bambino), Halta, Stelly, Melo, Enishida ed Elmy in One Piece
 Dela in Magica DoReMi
 Vari personaggi in Detective Conan
 Teo in Hamtaro
 Judy Mizuhara in Beyblade
 Sewashi (1ª voce) e Dekisugi (3ª voce) in Doraemon
 Mandy in Totally Spies!
 Wheezie in Draghi e draghetti
 Yuya Minami in Beyblade V-Force
 Sarah in Belfagor
 Haruna Kisaragi in Yui ragazza virtuale
 Karin in Ririka, SOS!
 Toshio in A Baby and I
 Takao bambino in Beyblade G-Revolution
 Miss Mimi in Angelina Ballerina
 Len Tao bambino in Shaman King
 Mirmo in Mirmo!!
 Jaden Yuki bambino, Alexis Rhodes in Yu-Gi-Oh! GX
 Jo in Burst Angel
 Kushina Uzumaki, Matsuri in Naruto
 Pururu e Giroro (da bambino) in Keroro
 Wendy White in Poochini
 Coco, Ayaka e Jennifer Houston in Mermaid Melody - Principesse sirene
 Shinobu Misato in Najica Blitz Tactics
 Pam (canto) in Il guardiano della foresta - Mushiking
 Cinnamon Meilleure in Sugar Sugar
 Tubarina in Le principesse del mare
 Robnos in Zatch Bell
 Miki Sakurazuka in My Melody
 Dana Tan in Justice League Unlimited
 Pianta Digerente (4a voce) in Monster Allergy
 Abby Archer in Grossology
 Porzia Clemenzia di Ebe in Romeo × Juliet
 Tigrerra in Bakugan - Battle Brawlers
 Sara in MÄR
 Yoshino Uehara in Gantz
 Kelly in Stoked - Surfisti per caso
 Musashi in Shugo Chara!
 Miki Jonouchi in Future GPX Cyber Formula
 Haru Tsukumo in Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal
 Clare in Claymore
 Jean-Pierre Lapin in Inazuma Eleven GO
 Christel Takigawa in Tokyo Magnitude 8.0
 Vivian in Flash & Dash
 Duchess Swan in Ever After High
 Scarlet in Robin Hood - Alla conquista di Sherwood
 Marguerite Grey in Over the Garden Wall
 Mamma Tiger in Daniel Tiger
 Yoko Sakaki e Alexis Rhodes in Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V
 Hermione in Sherlock Yack
 Professoressa Ursula/Shiny Charriot in Little Witch Academia
 Laura Adams, Rivela, Denstrostrello e Pina in Yo-kai Watch
 Blossom in Lalaloopsy
 Mai del futuro, Mrs. Briefs, Sanka Ku e Hop in Dragon Ball Super
 Corte in Lost Song
 Natsuko in Capitan Tsubasa
 Laura in Topo Gigio
 Masaki Kurosaki, Isane Kotetsu e Numb Chandelier in Bleach
 Asanoa in Shaman King
 Mamma di Alice in Alice & Lewis
 Professoressa Morita in Card Captor Sakura: Clear Card
 Sylvia Sherwood in Spy × Family

Programmi TV
 Laura Hamilton in Fort Boyard
 Lisa Rinna in Merge - Due cuori e una capanna
 Billie Jd Porter in Secrets of China
 Nicole Curtis in Come ti trasformo la casa e  Sfida sulla spiaggia
 Christina Tosi in MasterChef Usa e MasterChef Junior

Videogiochi
 Annunciatrice in Apex Legends
 Ellen Ripley in Alien: Isolation
 Catherine in Assassin's Creed III
 Violet da Costa in Assassin's Creed: Rogue e Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
 Sophie Trenet in Assassin's Creed: Unity
 Airmid e Sacerdotessa in Atlantis II
 Sama e Lani in Atlantis Evolution
 Ginrei in Le avventure di Lupin III: Lupin la morte, Zenigata l'amore
 Mad Moxxi in Borderlands
 Mad Moxxi e Una Baha in Borderlands 2
 Mad Moxxi e Angel in Borderlands 3
 Mad Moxxi e Eliza in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
 Laura Gibson in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
 Kate Laswell in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019)
 Lisa Brown e Rappresentante industrie Zetrox in Chrome
 Rose Archer in Close to the Sun
 Eira, Estrid, Regan ed Eira in Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
 Nina Cortex in Crash Tag Team Racing, Crash of the Titans, Crash: Il dominio sui mutanti e Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled
 Liz in Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled
 Helena Rosenthal in Crysis
 Jasmine Dixon in Cyberpunk 2077
 Polly White, Emily, Edward, Morgan, Myles e Sussurri dei Fantasmi/Contrabbandieri in Dark Fall 2: Il segreto del faro
 Tala in Darkwatch
 Eva Kant in Diabolik: The Original Sin
 Anna in Dirt 3
 Lady Boyle in Dishonored
 Quentin/Prencesse Carmina in Dragon Lore II: Il cuore del dragone
 Aamerut in Egypt 1156 a.C.: l'enigma della tomba reale
 Nefermaat "Tifet" in Egypt II: La Profezia di Heliopolis
 Freddi Pesce in Freddi Fish e il caso della scuola infestata
 Gas-Gas in Gas-Gas entra in gara
 Samantha "Sam" Malone in Fahrenheit
 Giselle Campton in Faust - I 7 giochi dell'anima
 Anya Stroud in Gears of War, Gears of War 2, Gears of War 3 e Gears of War: Judgment
 Pucci in Grim Fandango
 Marines in Halo 2
 Sirena in Harry Potter e il Calice di Fuoco
 Lady Liadrin in Hearthstone
 Betty Ross in Hulk
 Jean Pierre "JP" Lapin, Skie Blu e Nelly Evans in Inazuma Eleven GO
 Jean Pierre "JP" Lapin e Skie Blue in Inazuma Eleven GO Chrono Stones
 Dimah Al-Masri in Just Cause 3
 Yoko Retomoto in Kane & Lynch: Dead Men
 Computer della Ishimura in Dead Space (Remake)
 Kate Laswell in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

Note

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Bertolas, Renata
Bertolas, Renata

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


Nicholas Tafaro was sentenced to 20 years in prison for growing 51 plants in his back yard.A township man was sentenced to 20 years in prison Friday morning for maintaining a marijuana production facility in his Millstone River Road home.
Nicholas Tafaro, 30, had pleaded guilty to charges of operating a marijuana manufacturing facility, manufacturing marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of marijuana.
Superior Court Judge Edward Coleman, sitting in Somerville, sentenced Tafaro to the sentence mandated for a first-degree crime. Tafaro, because he has a previous conviction, must serve 66 months before becoming eligible for parole.
Somerset County Prosecutor Wayne J. Forrest said at the time of Tafaro's arrest that the charges stemmed from aerial surveillance conducted by the New Jersey National Guard with help from Hillsborough police.
As a result of the surveillance, numerous marijuana plants were seen growing in the backyard of Tafaro's residence.
On Aug. 28, 2008, members of the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office and Hillsborough Township police conducted a search of the property where the marijuana was seen. As a result of the search, 51 marijuana plants ranging in height from 2- to 5-feet-tall were seized from a wooded area behind the residence, Forrest said.
A day later, after a search warrant was was obtained for the residence, members of the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office Organized Crime and Narcotics Task Force and Hillsborough Police Department executed the search warrant and seized a large quantity of items used for the production of marijuana and for an indoor production facility along with approximately two pounds of harvested marijuana, according to authorities.
Items seized from the residence included high-powered lighting systems, cooling and ventilation systems and chemical fertilizers. Tafaro turned himself into authorities Sept. 21, 2008.


Big share from a big family reunion. This grandmother decided to have a portrait session while her whole family was together for Thanksgiving. It was a gorgeous (albeit windy) day on their property in Evergreen. We got a ton of great pictures! Every one of the kids was just great at the session. Happy holidays everyone!
This was a cold blustery session with lots of doggies so lots of challenges. But with a really sweet little girl!
This mom just wanted some pictures of herself with her daughters so they came in for a Holiday Mini-Session. I hope they treasure these pictures for a long time!
I recently reconnected with this friend in the EPRD mountain biking class. It was a blast and she and I made it all the way to the top of Evergreen Mountain on the last day of the class! I haven't photographed her girls in quite a while and it was really enjoyable to see them again. Very sweet!
I just love this family's property. It makes me want to be a kid and just play. And the family is really nice and flexible too! I love the way their son gets into the session and shows me great places for pictures.


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TechPlusGame » Gaming » Neil Druckmann Says The Last Of Us 2 Will Release "As Soon As Possible"
The Last Of Us 2: Neil Druckmann Working Hard with Sony to Release Game "As Soon As Possible"; Praises Fan-Made Trailer
Posted by Rajesh Vish 9 months Ago
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As you all know very well, The Last of Us 2 will no longer be released in late May as previously announced, as the game has been delayed to a later date due to the coronavirus pandemic.
On April 8, Troy Baker – Joel's voice actor in the game of Naughty Dog – anticipated that he had great news on the way. At the moment there is still no good news, although a tweet from the game director Neil Druckmann could give another sigh of relief.
In fact, in addition to sharing a truly amazing fan trailer, Druckmann has confirmed that he is working hard with Sony to be able to make us play the title as soon as possible. You can check the tweet below along with the fan-made trailer of the game praised by the director:
😳 This fan trailer is so damn good, had to come back to twitter to share. (We're still working hard with Sony to get you the game as soon as possible.) Now returning to my social media cleanse. ❤ https://t.co/ppnGvT7tES
— Neil Druckmann (@Neil_Druckmann) April 10, 2020
The fan uses the previously revealed scenes in a great way, but combines them in such a way to create a small story – it is wonderfully done. Appropriate editing is the key to success here, but it is not surprising that Druckmann posted material on Twitter.
In any case, this could mean that it won't be long before we can finally get our hands on the new adventure of Ellie. We just have to wait confidently (and hopefully) for a new release date.
We also recall the reasons why The Last of Us 2 will not be released only digitally, given that the main reason for the delay would be linked to logistical problems for physical copies, especially regarding the production and distribution of the game in the various countries of the world.
In recent news, the plot of the game was reportedly leaked that revolves around LGBTQ persecution. On the other hand, some gameplay clips of the title were also leaked online.
The Last of Us 2 is in any case scheduled on a date to be destined exclusively on the PlayStation 4 console.
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Rajesh is a video game enthusiast and he is also the editor here at TechPlusGame.com.
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Nonprofits news for Sept. 3, 2017
The Bergen County Protect & Rescue Foundation, the non-profit, volunteer, no-kill animal rescue shelter in Cliffside Park, joined with NBC 4 and Telemundo 47 for "Clear The Shelters" in August. Adoption fees were reduced and six dogs found forever homes.
Bergen County Volunteer Center and Spencer Savings Bank hosted its "Tools For Schools Drive" in August for disadvantaged and underserved children in the community. Items collected will benefit clients of the Mentoring Moms and Mentoring Youth program. Supplies collected at the bank branches included pens, pencils, highlighters, pencil sharpeners, pencil cases, notepads, backpacks, binders, notebooks, and index cards.
Push to Walk, an Oakland-based organization that provides individualized workouts and resources to people with spinal cord injuries and other forms of paralysis, is hosting its 10th Annual Charity Golf Outing on Sept. 18 at Knoll West Country Club in Parsippany. Registration and lunch at 11 a.m. $225 for greens fees, lunch, dinner, and prizes. $250 after Sept. 3. $100 for cocktail hour and dinner banquet only. Dinner will include silent and live auction in addition to an assortment of golfing prizes. Register at pushtowalknj.org by Sept. 11. For information, contact Stephanie Lajam at 201-644-7567 or slajam@pushtowalknj.org. JL/DG
The Westwood Charity Golf Outing will return for its 21st year on Sept. 7, at Valley Brook Golf Club in River Vale, with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. There will be a full buffet breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and a luncheon where prizes will be awarded for on-the-course heroics. $150. Single or foursome reservations are being accepted. In addition to prizes for the John Redden Memorial Men's and Women's Longest Drive competition, the outing offers three "closest to the pin" challenges. The WCGO is planning the "Make the Birdie" competition, as well as two "Hole-in-One" competitions - one for a $10,000 shopping spree courtesy of the Chamber of Commerce, and the second for a Ford automobile courtesy of All American Ford in Paramus. For information, contact westwoodcgo@gmail.com. Proceeds go to the WCGO Scholarship Fund, which offers $1,500 to $2,000 college scholarships to high school seniors from Westwood. Scholarship applications are available from school guidance counselors, the Clerk's office in the Municipal Center, the Recreation Department in the Community Center, the library, at Sogno Coffee House and at westwoodcgo@gmail.com.
Caring About The Strays will hold an adoption event Sept. 9, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pet Supplies Plus, 391 Broadway, Hillsdale, across from Shop Rite. Kittens and cats of all ages will be available. Adoptions fees vary and include neutering, vaccines, testing, deworming, and microchipping. Special rates are available for certain pets and bonded pairs. For information, call 201-666-5444 or go to care4strays.org or facebook.com/caringaboutthestrays. The CATS Resale Shop supports their mission, and donations of jewelry, clothing, antiques, collectibles, art, and housewares are accepted from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday, at 80 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood. Monetary donations are appreciated; all donations are tax deductible.
Only Kindness Rescue, a no-kill, all volunteer rescue organization whose focus is humane education regarding kindness to animals and responsible pet care, and Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage of Wayne will host a pet adoption event on Sept. 9 at Pet Valu, 1220 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., as part of a nationwide adoption weekend launched by Adopt-a-Pet.com. For information, visit onlykindnessrescue.org, adoptapet.com/homesfordogs and blog.coldwellbanker.com/homes-for-dogs/.
The Hermitage Museum, 335 North Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, will host an Afternoon Garden Tea Party on Sept. 10, from 1 to 4 p.m., in its herb and perennial gardens. Tea will be brewed from herbs grown at the Hermitage. Guests will eat finger sandwiches and sweets on the verandas of this National Historic Landmark, which was used as a tea room in the 1920s. Attendees will also learn about the "Language of Flowers" which Victorian elite used to send coded messages to their lovers and friends, and get to read their own tea leaves. Space is limited to 50 guests. $40 includes a tour of the historic house by a trained docent; and guided tours of the gardens by the Master Gardeners of Bergen County, focused on the healing, cleaning, dyeing and culinary uses of the herbs grown during the Victorian Era. Reserve at thehermitage.org. All proceeds benefit the museum. For information, contact Leslie Naghshineh, Visitor Services, 201-445-8311, ext. 102 or lnaghshineh@thehermitage.org.
Bergen Volunteer Center will host the "Heart of Service Showcase" on Sept. 12 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Paramus Park Mall. Nonprofits supporting various human, faith-based, government, and social service needs will span the mall to provide information regarding volunteerism to the community. Individuals of all ages are welcome to talk one-on-one with agencies regarding service. For information, contact 201-489-9454 ext. 202 or Demery@bergenvolunteers.org.
The Garden Club of Clifton will hold its monthly meeting on Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Senior Barn at the municipal complex, 900 Clifton Ave. The speaker is Ms. Marietta Bartlett, co-owner of Bartlett Greenhouses and Florist on Grove Street. Bartlett, a member of AIFD and a designer for 34 years, will demonstrate how to properly cut and arrange flowers. The club is a group of volunteers who try to keep Clifton cleaner and greener. Guests are welcome. Contact Donna Fantacone at 973-473-0577 for information.
Sunset 2 Sunrise, dedicated to supporting women after divorce, will have a launch party at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 14 at Artisan Kitchen & Bar in Hawthorne. Transition coach Randi Levin will be the honoree keynote speaker. There will be cocktails, live entertainment, a tricky tray and a 50/50 raffle. All proceeds will support S2S' services. For information, sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets, visit sunset2sunrise.org/launch-party. The S2S mission is to provide financial assistance for counseling, so that 80 percent of women who lose their health insurance post-divorce do not have to choose between what may be life-saving therapy and paying household bills.
Save the Animals Rescue Team II will have a fundraiser on Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. at the Elmwood Playhouse, 10 Park St., Nyack, N.Y., featuring a performance of "The Odd Couple," written by Neil Simon and directed by Margaret Young, and a 50/50 raffle, silent auction and door prizes. $30. Purchase online or at 914-523-3707. If you cannot attend, consider making a donation at startii.org. START II also seeks highly dedicated volunteers who love animals to help with fundraising, marketing, dog walking, and other aspects of daily sheltering. Contact startkayne@gmail.com. Visit facebook.com/SaveTheAnimalsRescueTeamII.
A Barn Sale at the historic John Fell House, 475 Franklin Turnpike, Allendale, will take place on Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., to support the maintenance and preservation of the house and property. Donated items to be sold may be brought to the house on Sept. 16 and 23, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Items needed include gently used furniture, household items, toys, games, sports equipment, tools, garden tools and items, costume jewelry, lamps, artwork, books, DVDs, electronic items in working order. No clothing, shoes, VCR tapes or TVs will be accepted. For information, contact Pat Finn at 201-760-0804.
The 200 Club of Bergen County, which supports local police, firefighters, emergency service workers and their families, will host the two-day Bergen County Food & Wine Festival at Westfield Garden State Plaza, Paramus. "Burgers & Brews" is Sept. 16 from 12 to 5 p.m., and "The Tasting Village" is Sept. 17 from 1 to 6 p.m. Inserra Supermarkets is the presenting sponsor. For information, visit bergencountyfoodandwine.com.
Camp Acorn is hosting its 1st Annual Go Nuts! Rush 5K Run Fundraiser and Sapling Sprint Fun Run on Oct. 1 at Crestwood Lake, 300 W Crescent Ave., Allendale. Early online registration (through Sept. 28) for the 5K is $30 and the Fun Run registration is $15. All proceeds benefit Camp Acorn, an enrichment program serving children and adults with special needs through programs that address their physical, emotional, and social well-being. To register or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, visit campacorn.org/5k, call 201-785-1101, or email campacorn01@gmail.com.
The Center for Food Action is hosting "Harvest," a gala celebrating service to the community, on Oct. 18 at Seasons in Washington Township. Bill Ervolino will be the master of ceremonies. $150.
START II is having a Kitten and Puppy Shower on Oct. 22 at Vitales, 293 Queen Ann Road, Teaneck, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The buffet brunch fundraiser event will help START II offset costs for the all-volunteer no-kill animal shelter in Englewood. $45. Contact Marge at 732-330-6692 for tickets and information. Proceeds will go towards food, medical and related expenses for the animals.
The Ringwood Farmers' Market, a project of Eat Local, is in its 10th season providing locally grown produce and products, open Saturdays through Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Park and Ride on Cannici Drive. The market hosts artisan vendors featuring hand crafted products, a nonprofit corner highlighting local community groups, weekly music performances are from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., and children's activities. EBT cardholders can purchase "Green Market Bucks" for which they will receive double the value up to $20 to purchase eligible food and beverages. Visit RingwoodFarmersMarket.org and find them on on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Vocalists of all ages are invited to apply for the NJ Association of Verismo Opera 29th Annual International Vocal Competition. Verismo Opera is the house opera company of the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood. The nonprofit opera company is recognized for providing opportunities for artists to learn and perform in a professional environment with a live orchestra. $75 through Oct. 31. Pay at verismopera.org/donate-2/ or by check to Verismo Opera, P.O. Box 3024, Fort Lee, NJ 07024-9024. Preliminary auditions will be 6 to 10 p.m. on Nov. 1, Nov. 3, Nov. 6 and Nov. 8. Final auditions on Dec. 6, 6 to 10 p.m., both held at the Liederkranz Foundation, 6 E. 87 St., N.Y. Applications available at verismopera.org/causes/vocal-competition/. For information or to schedule an audition appointment, contact info@verismopera.org or 201-886-0561.
The Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum, which helps preserve and manage the 30-acre property at 725 Pines Lake Drive West, Wayne, welcomes all interested in volunteering any Tuesday or Friday through October. Individuals can drop in anytime and do not need to sign up in advance. They should bring water, small hand tools and gardening gloves if they have them. Groups are asked to call 973-831-5675 to make arrangements in advance. In addition to gardening, there are a number of construction projects to maintain the bridges, paths, greenhouse and other structures in the arboretum. Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum also welcomes volunteers to join a committee or share special skills in writing, marketing, fundraising, publicity, computers or any other area. Volunteers include students, scouts, corporate groups, Passaic County Master Gardeners and private citizens of all ages. info@laurelwoodarboretum.org, 973-831-5675, laurelwoodarboretum.org.
Vantage Health System will celebrate 60 years of providing wellness through integrated mental and physical healthcare, support services and affordable housing for those in Bergen County struggling with mental illness, addiction and depression, with a gala on Nov. 2 from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at Seasons in Washington Township, hosted by News 12 New Jersey's Carissa Lawson. $150. For information, sponsorship opportunities or tickets, contact Margaret Preis mpreis@vantagenj.org or visit vantagenj.org. Vantage has outpatient sites in Englewood and Dumont, and 17 residential properties throughout Bergen County.
START II will have a fundraiser on Nov. 7 at Blue Moon Mexican Cafe, 42 Kinderkamack Rd., Woodcliff Lake. Twenty percent of sales generated from lunch, dinner, take-out, delivery and catering will be donated to the group. Seating is first-come, first-served. No reservations. Gift cards will not be accepted as payment.
Chance at Life Cat Rescue is a nonprofit, all-volunteer, no-kill rescue group. All of its funds are raised through adoptions, donations, raffle ticket sales and annual yard sales. They do not have a physical shelter and depend on volunteers to home foster their cats and kittens. With so many kittens being born this season, they are in desperate need of foster families. If you have a loving home environment with a spare room and are willing to bring them to PetValu, 40 Washington Ave., Dumont, on Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m., they will supply the food, litter and veterinary care. If interested in fostering, contact chanceatliferescue@gmail.com. All kittens have been vet checked, tested for FIV/FeLV and have their initial shots. They need to be spayed or neutered at 5 to 6 months old, which is included in the $150 fee. Adoption fees for older cats range from $50 to 100. Adult cats have been tested for FeLV/FIV, vaccinated, vet checked and spayed or neutered. To see available cats and kittens, visit chanceatlifecatrescue.com. For information, contact chanceatliferescue@gmail.com or 201-982-2219.
Activities Unlimited provides retired and semi-retired men an opportunity to participate in a wide variety of hobbies and activities. This non-sectarian and non-political organization based in Wyckoff, is sponsored by the Wyckoff Reformed Church. The Investment Study Group meets 9:30 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the church in Heneveld Hall. Outdoor tennis meets are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Wyckoff municipal courts, 8 to 10 a.m. The Social bridge club meets Mondays and Fridays at 1 p.m., in Heneveld Hall. Competitive bridge meets Wednesdays at 1 p.m. at The Larkin House, 380 Godwin Ave. Hiking trips are scheduled on Mondays, meeting at the church at 9 a.m. The Stock Market Club meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month on the second floor of Heneveld Hall, except when accommodations are made for members who are also golfers. The AU Guys jazz and old-time standards band rehearses Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the Larkin House. The Computer Technology Club meets the third Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. on the second floor of Heneveld Hall. www.activitiesunlimited.org or Walter Widmer at 201-562-8666.
Passaic County Court Appointed Special Advocates is recruiting volunteers who are interested in becoming advocates for children in the Passaic County foster care system. Several training sessions have been scheduled; daytime and evening classes are available. More than 600 children in Passaic County are removed from their homes for their own safety each year and need a voice in the chaotic court process. These children are separated from siblings, friends, family, teachers, and sometimes even their personal belongings. CASA volunteers serve as a consistent presence during difficult times when everything is unfamiliar to the children. Volunteers conduct research into the children's cases in order to make recommendations to the court, while meeting with the children to ensure that they are receiving all the services that they need to live a fulfilling life. All volunteers must pass a thorough background check, fingerprinting and complete a 36-hour training session. Visit passaiccountycasa.org for a schedule of orientation and training sessions, conducted at 415 Hamburg Turnpike, Suite B1, Wayne. For information or to RSVP for an information session, contact 973-832-4002, or Margaret at mcurreri@passaiccountycasa.org.
Friends of the Pompton Lakes Library is an independent volunteer organization working to further the educational needs of the community through its support of the Emanuel Einstein Memorial Library in Pompton Lakes. friends@friendsofpomptonlakeslibrary.org.
SCORE is a volunteer organization that provides free, confidential business counseling to entrepreneurs and small business owners. Every Wednesday between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m., SCORE representatives provide 30-minute one-on-one sessions at Main Memorial Library, 292 Piaget Ave., Clifton. 973-772-5500 ext. 3009 for an appointment. www.score.org. www.cliftonpl.org
The Glen Rock Dog Park Board meets biweekly at Merve's Kitchen and Bakery, 235 Rock Road. Contact GlenRockNJDogPark@gmail.com to RSVP. The park will be dedicated to the 9/11 Search & Rescue dogs. Donations are tax deductible. EIN 47-5005221. glenrocknjdogpark.org


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Fear of catching flu changes habits
Posted: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 8:01 pm
By: AP
By LINDSAY MELVIN
MEMPHIS (AP) — From fist-bump greetings to the increasingly common sight of hand sanitizers, people are taking precautions to avoid their neighbors' germs.
The H1N1 flu pandemic has changed social norms for Memphians and people across the nation, as traditions like hearty handshakes and children reciting their wish lists on Santa's lap come under suspicion.
With swine flu arriving on the heels of avian flu, better known as bird flu, Dr. Mack Land says we were primed to fear the next pandemic.
And even though H1N1 has so far proven not as deadly, it has created general unease, said the professor of medicine in the division of infectious disease at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
When the Dalai Lama visited Memphis in September, instead of a warm handshake from then-Mayor Pro Tem Myron Lowery, he got a fist bump.
A flu breakout in the mayor's office, Lowery later said, encouraged him to incorporate the minimal-contact greeting.
It's just one of the many ways people are going out of their way to sidestep infection.
At Hope Presbyterian Church, for the first time during a Christmas Eve service, parishioners at the sprawling Cordova facility won't have to line up to take Holy Communion from a single chalice.
Instead, their wafer and wine-colored grape juice, representing the body and blood of Christ, will be handed out in individually sealed packets.
The more sanitary Eucharist was incorporated earlier this year after national reports of swine flu deaths started circulating.
"We were afraid people might not participate," said church project manager Kathy Flake.
The church has also set up hand sanitizers at its entrances and puts out extra sanitizers when food is served.
Nudging along germophobic behavior and setting this outbreak apart from those of the past, Land says, are advances in technology, including instant reports of outbreaks around the world.
"It's been on the news four times a day since August," he said.
Malls are taking extra precautions as holiday shopping is in full swing, says Lexi Harris, area director of marketing for Wolfchase Galleria.
The Cordova mall installed hand sanitizers about a month ago at its entrances and children's play areas.
"Customers are pleased that we're doing it," she said.
And even mall Santas aren't taking any chances this season.
The Colorado-based Noerr Programs Corp. supplies 200 Santas throughout the country, including to Wolfchase and Oak Court Mall in East Memphis.
Santas will be periodically changing their snow-white gloves, and their North Pole winterlands will be surrounded by hand sanitizers.
"We foresaw this would be an issue," said Noerr spokeswoman Ruth Rosenquist.
The company laid out health precautions back in July, including more frequent Santa suit cleanings.
"We're just reacting to the times. We're trying to keep everyone safe and healthy, including Santa," Rosenquist said.
For some, avoiding hand contact and using liquid sanitizers isn't enough — they're donning face masks to dodge contaminated air as well.
Wearing a surgical face mask to protect against germs is "over the top," says Land, but hand-washing and sanitizing efforts are "just good common sense."
More than anything, he says, cleaning hands and using sanitizers is the best protection against picking up contaminated particles.
"We're forming a habit," he said. "This is a good thing."
Published in The Messenger 12.23.09


Barbara Waxman is a gerontologist, leadership coach, speaker and author whose insights are illuminating a crucial stage in our personal and professional lives – Middlescence. On her Facebook page and website https://barbarawaxman.com, Barbara inspires clients and audiences with insights and practical ideas they can put to work for themselves, their families, workplaces and the world.
You Don't Need a Facelift – But, Your Concept of Midlife Certainly Does!
Once we pass 45 or 50, it often feels like the beginning of a slippery slope towards decline.
Birthday cards telegraph that the best part of life is behind you. Anti-aging products are targeted at you. Articles point out how out of touch you've become with some newfangled piece of technology. It's as though some time bomb went off and suddenly your best choice is retreat or submission.


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 Fundi (politics) - fundis - plural form of short term for "fundamentalists" in some political circles.
 Fungal Diversity Survey, a 501(c)3 non-profit also known as FunDiS, formerly North American Mycoflora Project.


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The Bad Plus & Joshua Redman Collaborate On New Album
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Frequent collaborators The Bad Plus and Joshua Redman have announced the upcoming release of a new joint album, The Bad Plus Joshua Redman, issued by Nonesuch Records on May 26. The innovative jazz trio and saxophonist recorded seven new originals as well as two reworked The Bad Plus staples for the nine-song LP. One of those new arrangements, "Dirty Blonde" has been made available below,
Redman spent a week playing with bassist Reid Anderson, pianist Ethan Iverson and drummer David King at the Blue Note in New York City in 2011. He again spent time touring with the trio last year prior to heading into the studio to record the new album. This is only the second The Bad Plus album to include contributions from outside the group.
"On the live gigs, Josh plays magnificent, long tenor solos which are very much in the jazz tradition," said Iverson. "That's obviously not the focus when we play as The Bad Plus. It's fun to for us to enjoy that extended blowing territory, especially with someone as great as Josh. On the album, however, there is still a focus on composition."
"Playing with The Bad Plus has allowed me to explore a part of my playing, and my musical heritage, that I've never before accessed in quite the same way with any other group," said Redman. "The adventure with The Bad Plus pushes me toward the fringes and draws me into the core."
Order The Bad Plus Joshua Redman via Nonesuch Records here. The Bad Plus will play a number of dates with Joshua Redman this June.
The Bad Plus Tour Dates
10 Tübingen, DEU -Sudhaus*
11 Budapest, HUN -Trafó*
12 Dublin, IRL –National Concert Hall*
13 Bologna, ITA -Sala Paradiso*
14 Munich, DEU -Unterfahrt*
15 Berlin, DEU -A-Trane*
16 Wroclaw, POL -Impart*
17 Amsterdam, NLD –Bimhuis*
18 Prague, CZE -Palac Akropolis*
28 New York, NY –Blue Note
24 Seoul, KOR –Seoul Jazz Festival @ 88 Olympic Park
26 Wollongong, AUS –Wollongong Conservatorium of Music
27 Sydney, AUS –Foundry 616
31 Canberra, AUS –The Street Theater
THE BAD PLUS JOSHUA REDMAN
10 New York, NY –Highline Ballroom**
11 Albany, NY –Albany Riverfront Park**
12 Washington, DC –The Hamilton**
18 Seattle, WA –Dimitriou's Jazz Alley**
23 Victoria, BC –The Victoria Jazz Society**
24 Vancouver, BC –The Vogue Theatre**
25 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan –Sasktel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival**
26 Edmonton, Alberta –Francis Winspear Centre for Music**
28 Montreal, QC –Maisonneuve Theatre De La Place Des Arts**
** -WITH JOSHUA REDMAN
* -The Bad Plus performs Ornette Coleman's landmark album Science Fiction with Tim Berne, Sam Newsome and Ron Miles


We hear reports of "The Opioid Epidemic" and the fabulous work our Manatee County Sheriff's Department has accomplished over the past year through much community collaboration decreasing our county's death rate from these drugs by over 70%. Who though, has been asking, "What about the Kids?" What about the 2-year-old brought to a child care facility with the statement, "He's a little tired today," and then having to spend a week detoxing the legally prescribed drugs he ingested at home? He is fortunate that his child care facility staff knew enough to know he was more than just tired.
What do we not know that we need to know? What about the children in child care and in schools whose parents are using, sometimes to extreme? What can we do to boost their mental health and ability to deal with the home life? How can we support children who are fortunate enough to be placed in foster care homes, and how can we support those wonderful families who open their homes?
Join Captain Todd Shear of the Manatee County Sheriff's Department, Judge Teresa Dees of the 12th judicial circuit for dependency and delinquency, Nathan Scott III of the Family Safety Alliance, Kristie Skoglund of the Florida Center for Early Childhood, and several others in a panel discussion with Q&A about this topic. METV will be filming this for community sharing.
This event will be held at the Manatee Technical College in Bradenton. For general questions or more information, please contact Pam Parmenter at (941) 757-2900 ext. 261. Click on the image of the boy to view the event flyer.


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Home » Pearl Jam Concertpedia » September 6, 2022 – First Ontario Centre, Hamilton, ONT, CAN
September 6, 2022 – First Ontario Centre, Hamilton, ONT, CAN
Show at a Glance
Venue: First Ontario Centre
Location: Hamilton, ONT, CAN
Number of Songs: 25
Show Length: 2:15
Main Set: Oceans, Nothingman, Yellow Moon, Man Of The Hour, Retrograde, Given To Fly, Who Ever Said, Red Mosquito, Dance Of The Clairvoyants, Corduroy, Quick Escape, I Am Mine, Daughter, I'm Open, Sad, Superblood Wolfmoon, Do The Evolution, Black/(Androgynous Mind)(We Belong Together), Porch
Encore 1: Inside Job, Once, Wishlist, State Of Love And Trust, Alive, Indifference
Pearl Jam Show Notes 9/6/2022:
A completely different seated set for the 3rd show in a row. Ed exclaims "you sound good!" during Nothingman, and his voice sounds great again as well. After Yellow Moon, he says they're going to play one they don't play very often "for a special member of your community…and of the Pearl Jam community" and Man of the Hour is played for a man named Richard. Retrograde is started seated, but Mike stands up for the solo and the rest of the band follows shortly. The ending is loose and chaotic, very impressive. Ed interjects "Devo, Devo!" into the Satisfaction tag in Who Ever Said to drive the point home of exactly who they're covering. Following Who Ever Said, he jokes that he told his daughter they were playing Hamilton and her response was "…you're doing the whole thing?" Corduroy is dedicated to Gordie Howe, Detroit, Justin Trudeau, and Mark Bell, among others, after name-dropping that Paul McCartney told him not to name-drop. Mike goes behind the head for the Quick Escape solo. Ed tells a long, meandering story before I Am Mine. Sad returns for the first time since Wrigley 2016 after being cut from the previous two sets. Ed does a little "hey hey it's okay" Androgynous Mind tag before going into a short "we didn't belong together" riff. Mike is a standout on the Porch jam, he's on the floor by the end of it. After the break, Ed talks about EB and points out a brave young person in the crowd. Wishlist is played for the back of the arena. No covers on the night, just a celebratory Alive and a singalong Indifference with the lights up.
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