The Capitol Theatre To Celebrate 500th Show With Bob Dylan
Legendary singer, songwriter and, as of last year, Nobel Laureate Bob Dylan announced a string of North American tour dates recently, kicking off with three shows at Port Chester, NY’s Capitol Theatre on June 13th, 14th, and 15th. After an extensive European tour, the folk artist will spend three nights in the intimate, historic theater, promising an unforgettable experience for those in attendance.Bob Dylan’s three-night run also coincides with The Capitol’s 500th show since 2012 on June 15th. Since Dylan was also the first performer to play The Cap in 2012 for the venue’s re-opening, this show brings the room full circle.2017 is a particularly special year for The Capitol Theatre, as it marks the venue’s fifth year in operation, and its 91st birthday as a venue. “We booked Bob Dylan for our first show in 2012, and have worked since that magical opening night to get him back to the Capitol,”said The Capitol Theatre’s owner, Peter Shapiro, in a press release. “We know it’s a venue that he loves so we kept at it. We were thrilled to get 3 nights. It’s the kind of run that historic shows come out of. And when we booked the show we didn’t even realize that it would be our 500th show since Bob played on night one. It just happened that way — and that’s the magic of The Capitol Theatre.”With many shows already planned for 2017, including Dawes, Bill Burr, Graham Nash, John Mulaney, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Lake Street Dive, Donald Fagen, Amos Lee, Lyle Lovett, Ben Harper, John Butler Trio, Father John Misty, Yes featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman, Pixies, Modest Mouse, ZZ Top, and John McLaughlin & Jimmy Herring, The Capitol Theatre certainly has a big year ahead. For more information, head to the venue’s website.
LONDON (AP) — Some protesters against a high-speed rail link between London and northern England have been evicted from a park in the capital city early Wednesday after they dug tunnels and set up a makeshift camp. The protesters had occupied Euston Square Gardens, claiming there were plans to build a temporary taxi rank over the small green space outside Euston Station, the London terminus for the so-called HS2 trains. HS2 Rebellion, which is an alliance of groups and individuals campaigning against the planned high-speed railway, said Wednesday that bailiffs from HS2′s private contractor, the National Eviction Team, “entered the camp under cover of darkness” and that “tree protectors” had entered the tunnels and were “prepared for a lengthy siege.”
Show Closed This production ended its run on Jan. 8, 2017 Heather Headley Star Files The Color Purple Heather Headley will push da button in Broadway’s The Color Purple, starring Cynthia Erivo! The Tony winner is set to begin performances as Shug Avery on May 10, stepping in for Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson in the John Doyle-helmed musical. Hudson’s final performance at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre is scheduled for May 8.“I am humbled to be joining this immensely talented group of actors,” said Headley in a statement. “I can’t think of a better way to return to the Broadway stage than in this extraordinary show, helping to tell Alice Walker’s story.” Added Hudson in an adorable message (see below): “I owe so much to the Broadway community and our audiences. My heart is full as I say to Broadway, ‘until we meet again.’”Headley, who won a Tony Award for Aida, made her Broadway debut in The Lion King and appeared as a special guest artist in Il Divo—A Musical Affair. She received an Olivier nod for her performance in the West End’s The Bodyguard and garnered a Grammy Award in 2009 for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album for her third release, Audience of One.The Color Purple features a book by Marsha Norman, lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray and music by Russell and Willis. Based on the novel by Alice Walker, the tuner tells the story of Celie (Erivo), a woman who, through love, finds the strength to triumph over adversity and discovers her voice in the world.The cast also includes Danielle Brooks, Kyle Scatliffe, Isaiah Johnson and Joaquina Kalukango.Doyle’s stripped-down production opened at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London on July 15, 2013, starring Erivo. The new staging cuts approximately 30 minutes of material from the original incarnation and its producers include Oprah Winfrey. View Comments
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ShareShareSharePrintMailGooglePinterestDiggRedditStumbleuponDeliciousBufferTumblr by: Landon DowdyMillennials may still have decades of earnings ahead of them and plenty of time to save for retirement, but many are still worried about their financial futures.Nearly four in 10 said they worry about their financial future at least once a week, according to recent study from Fidelity. Financial advisers say the anxiety may spring from a lack of financial know-how.Most schools still don’t have financial literacy programs in place and many parents are reluctant to have conversations with kids about money, said Judith Ward, a financial planner at T. Rowe Price. As a result, she said, “millennials don’t know where to start.”“Financial literacy is a huge problem,” said Chantel Bonneau, a financial advisor for Northwestern Mutual. “It’s really constantly surprising to recognize how people don’t know the important aspects of this topic.” continue reading »
Scenario planning, speed, and creating a human member experience top the list.As leaders committed to success at the strategic level, awareness and understanding of industry trends are vital for excellence in governance.The board’s knowledge of trends allows it to have substantial conversations with the CEO. It also determines conditions where your credit union might act, continuing its focus on growth, income, and service experiences.During the next five years, industry leaders believe retail financial institutions will face several strategic priorities. As a board, be prepared to engage in conversations to address these priorities and how they could impact your credit union.Top priorities for 2020 include:Scenario planningCOVID-19 reinforced the importance of “what if?” projections to determine if your credit union can weather limited operations, growth, and earnings. Discuss multiple simulations with significant changes in growth, interest margins, delinquencies, and losses.Observe the effect on earnings and capital.Preparation and awareness are crucial for potentially significant decisions.Faster market deliveryIn a world where credit unions seek to lead at “the speed of members,” it’s vital to deliver relevant solutions to members in record time. How quickly can your credit union design, test, and deliver new products and services?A more human member experienceWhen digital channels won’t suffice, members expect to access well-trained, well-versed, and highly professional experts. What ongoing training and development programs does your credit union provide to enable this?Enhanced digital marketing and engagement How does your credit union prioritize its mobile and digital strategies?Other priorities the board should consider:Whether to cut costs or increase profit margins: This is about making the best use of resources and maximizing opportunities for revenue. How can your credit union increase operating efficiencies and income production?Regulatory requirements. How do any new compliance costs related to COVID-19, for example, impact return on assets, and how will your credit union offset these costs with revenue?Members’ use of digital channelsMembers who “go digital” are more satisfied, loyal, and profitable. What growth rates does your credit union experience regarding member digital engagement?Talent acquisition, engagement, and retentionThe employee experience is crucial, as it is a major component of the member experience. What are your credit union’s employee satisfaction, engagement, and retention rates?Emerging trends that will grow in importance through 2025:Maximum personalization in member engagementOne size will never fit all in marketing, sales, and service. How well does your credit union understand and act on granular details about member transactions, patterns, and propensities?Open bankingPartnerships and collaboration will be essential in providing the necessary technology. What existing and new collaborations will be essential for operating and member-facing technology?Keeping up with industry trends becomes increasingly important as your credit union grows and your board increases its focus on strategy.While constant scanning of industry trends is fundamental, your CEO adds extra value. Ask your CEO to update the board on trends that may affect your credit union.Will significant changes be required? Will the board need to consider substantial investments? How might members be affected?This way, the board will be better able to understand, discuss, and act on strategic opportunities. This will provide increased value to the CEO as the board maintains focus on the highest levels of strategy and long-term success.By Jeff Rendel, president of Rising Above EnterprisesThis article initially appeared in Credit Union Directors Newsletter, which provides strategic insights for policymakers. Subscribe now to the print or PDF version. 2SHARESShareShareSharePrintMailGooglePinterestDiggRedditStumbleuponDeliciousBufferTumblr
Holmberg SD, Layton CM, Ghneim, GS, et al. State plans for containment of pandemic influenza. Emerg Infect Dis 2006 Sept; 12(9) [Full text] Jul 19 CIDRAP News article “Governors group issues pandemic planning guide for states”http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cidrap/content/influenza/panflu/news/jul1906governors.html See also: The researchers found that all 49 plans generally agree about the vaccination priority groups recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the HHS. The recommendation is to vaccinate healthcare workers first, followed by patients who have chronic or high-risk medical conditions, people aged 65 years or older, close contacts of those who are ill or likely to become ill, and all others. For surveillance and detection, all states rely on the National Sentinel Physician Surveillance, the 122 Cities Mortality Reporting System, or both. All but two states indicated they would evaluate reports of local clusters or unusual influenza-like cases; 40 (82%) said they would evaluate reports of laboratory-confirmed influenza. Relatively few (12) have or anticipate using real-time syndromic surveillance of influenza-like illness. In their approach to containment measures, most states did not include personal contact-avoidance steps such as staying home from work and keeping sick children at home. Seventeen (35%) states recommend or are considering urging such contact-avoidance steps. Eighteen (37%) cite federal or state regulations about closing schools, businesses, and other institutions during a severe outbreak. Fifteen (31%) indicate the legal ability to quarantine people, households, or institutions. Eight states (16%), including California, New York, and Hawaii, are developing procedures for screening international travelers. Other international entry points, such as Seattle, Portland, Chicago, and Atlanta, do not yet have any plans for traveler quarantine and testing. Only 12 states (25%) plan to use or are considering using preventive antiviral treatment or vaccination of close contacts of flu patients, given the high cost and limited supply of neuraminidase inhibitors and the uncertain supply and effectiveness of future vaccines. In their conclusions, the researchers write that the state vaccination strategies are aimed more at preventing deaths than at stopping or slowing a pandemic, because for several more years there is unlikely to be enough vaccine to reduce disease transmission. They also note that neither of the surveillance networks that most states are depending on will be likely to detect a local influenza outbreak sooner than 2 weeks into the event. At the same time, the authors say that earlier detection may not improve control or slow an outbreak. Public health experts from three Research Triangle Institute International sites reviewed pandemic plans of 49 states. (Lousiana, which had its pandemic planning summit in April, has not yet released a plan.) They evaluated each state’s approach to three activities: vaccination, early epidemic surveillance and detection, and containment. The researchers published their findings in the September issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases. The authors suggest that states can improve their pandemic plans by addressing these concerns in their final drafts. However, they add that to improve pandemic planning, answers to several key epidemiologic questions are needed, such as whether wearing masks and closing schools or other institutions helps stem the spread of flu. The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued guidelines in November 2005, but left it to states to make specific plans. HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt has warned states not to rely on the federal government for much help during a pandemic. Since then, most states have released drafts or final versions of their pandemic plans. Concerning community containment measures, the authors say the national pandemic plan sets a nonspecific precedent and that more practical nonpharmacologic containment steps, such as handwashing and avoiding mass gatherings, need to be considered for inclusion in national and state pandemic plans. “Even in this increasingly computer-based economy, in which a considerable percentage of persons can work from home most of the time, this simple stratagem is not addressed in most state plans,” the article states. Aug 28, 2006 (CIDRAP News) Now that most states have issued preliminary or final plans for dealing with pandemic influenza, a group of experts who looked at the public health strategies in the plans has given them a mixed review.
In connection with its planned reform of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) regulations, the UK government also stated that it would publish guidance making clear to authorities that when formulating their policies on environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG), “their predominant concern should be the pursuit of a financial return on their investments, including over the longer term, and that … they should not pursue policies that run contrary to UK foreign policy”.Today’s statement from Hancock referred to “guidance published this week” and said this “makes clear that procurement boycotts by public authorities are inappropriate”, except where there are formal government legal sanctions, embargoes and restrictions.“Town hall boycotts undermine good community relations, poisoning and polarising debate, weakening integration and fuelling anti-Semitism,” the statement reads.Damage to British export is another negative impact that “locally imposed” boycotts can have, according to the statement.The new guidance applies to all contracting authorities, including central government, “the wider public sector”, local authorities and NHS bodies.“Any public body found to be in breach of the regulations could be subject to severe penalties,” the statement notes.The statement also places the new guidance (also referred to as regulation) in the context of the WTO Government Procurement Agreement and existing UK government guidance about trading or investing overseas.The World Trade Organisation (WTO) agreement already prohibits any discrimination against Israeli suppliers, according to the statement.In June last year, the UK’s second-largest trade union, Unison, launched a campaign encouraging its members to lobby pension funds, mainly LGPS, to divest from companies supporting the Israeli occupation of Palestine.A pension scheme in the Netherlands and Norway’s oil fund have in the past divested and/or blacklisted companies due to their links to Israel. UK public authorities look set to be banned from “town hall” procurement boycotts, such as against Israel, according to a Cabinet office minister statement that also refers to government plans to change “how pension pots can be invested”.Cabinet office minister Matthew Hancock is due to visit Israel this week, and there, according to the statement, he is expected to say: “The new guidance on procurement, combined with changes we are making to how pension pots can be invested, will help prevent damaging and counter-productive local foreign policies undermining our national security.”The announcement comes after various statements and moves by the UK government triggered fears – and discontent – that it would introduce regulations restricting pension funds’ investment decisions.It has been reported as preparing new procurement guidelines to stop councils from carrying out “politically motivated boycott and divestment campaigns” against UK defence companies and Israel.
Saturday’s 3-1 home defeat by Arsenal left the Black Cats with just a single point from their opening four games and a daunting fixture list ahead of them. But as he prepared for next weekend’s trip to West Brom and the visits of Liverpool and Manchester United to the Stadium of Light which follow it, Di Canio was remaining positive. Press Association He said: “After 20 games, if you are still at the bottom and you are 10 points, 12 points from the fourth place from the bottom, you can start to think, ‘Eighteen games to go, okay, plenty of points, but it’s difficult’. “But now we are all there and we are starting to play good football.” Sunderland did indeed play some good football against the Gunners, but belatedly so. In truth, the game really should have been over by half-time as Arsenal’s record signing Mesut Ozil served notice of the impact he intends to make on English football. It took the £43million Germany international just 11 minutes to demonstrate his rich array of talents, pulling Kieran Gibbs’ long ball out of the air and sending an inch-perfect cross into the path of striker Olivier Giroud, who confidently steered it past keeper Keiren Westwood and into the bottom corner. Ozil simply bamboozled the Black Cats defence and had England international Theo Walcott been able to summon up a finish on either of the occasions on which he was played in by the former Real Madrid star, or when Giroud sent over a 43rd-minute cross, the points would have been secure by the break. But he could not and the home side dragged themselves back into it four minutes after the restart when half-time substitute Craig Gardner converted from the spot after Adam Johnson had been tripped by Laurent Koscielny. Aaron Ramsey restored Arsenal’s lead with a crisp 67th-minute volley and then repeated the dose by finishing off another slick move nine minutes later. However, in the meantime, the Black Cats were denied an equaliser when referee Martin Atkinson chalked off Jozy Altidore’s strike after blowing for a foul on him by Bacary Sagna, much to the annoyance of Di Canio, who was later sent to the stands having, by his own admission, invited the official to dismiss him. The Italian was nevertheless buoyed by his side’s second-half display and is confident things will turn sooner rather than later. Asked how he intends to maintain the spirits of his players, he said: “We have to be intelligent because many times I have experienced that if you stay at the bottom, some belief can go far from your brain. “But the fact is that they are intelligent and we are a work in progress and we will be knuckling down and working hard together for the next few weeks. “We know that we can lose some games, especially now with us – it can happen with Manchester United. “It’s important that we keep going and believing that during the training sessions daily and weekly, we have to work so hard because only in this way can we gel quickly together and we can have a quick togetherness from the kick-off. “I know it’s difficult. I am sure the players many times, especially at this moment, that must be how they are thinking. “But the half-hour that they played together was a very good half-hour. “It is not easy to play this football against Arsenal, and we created the chances to complete the comeback because we came back well and we deserved to go on top at that moment. “In the first half, we can say we deserved to be 2-0 down, probably. It didn’t happen, we didn’t sink, we didn’t lose our belief. “In the second half, we came out better, we adjusted something on the field and we came out with more motivation. The lads were very good, very good, very good because it’s not easy. “It didn’t look like a team that hadn’t played together for many years for half an hour, so that has to be our belief, our positive energy.” Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio is refusing to hit the panic button despite seeing his team slip to the foot of the Barclays Premier League table.
A Broward County man received a visit he apparently did not expect this week, when he aimed his laser pointer beam at law enforcement officials flying above.According to an arrest report, 35-year-old Lauderdale Lakes resident Stephen Ramoo wanted to test how far his new $60 laser would travel last Tuesday from the top floor of an apartment building in the 4200 block of Northwest 41st Street. However, investigators say he went too far when he targeted a Broward Sheriff’s Office helicopter in the sky near him.The helicopter was assisting sheriff’s deputies who were checking on a silent alarm at Park Lakes Elementary School.The crew alerted deputies on the ground when they saw the green beam aimed at their chopper. They also recorded the man and directed the deputies to his location.Ramoo admitted to pointing the laser and said that he threw the device from the fourth floor and went inside as deputies arrived. He added that the laser pointer may have ended up in a large tree.He was arrested and charged with a third-degree felony of pointing a laser device at someone operating a motor vehicle, boat or aircraft, and was later released from the Broward County Jail on a $1,000 bond.
In terms of robust wealth of talents in Nigeria he said, “Nigeria to me, is indeed a classic group of her own, standing like a giant that she is when it has to do with natural endowed resources in sports especially football, which is the core subject of our interest, the talents is enormous and the energy is vast, a rare find. Nigeria is a great country she proved that a few days ago with Anthony Joshua’s victory in World boxing.”Busquets also stated that his visit to Nigeria availed him with the opportunity to see the Barca Academy Group Nigeria facilities in Teslim Balogun Stadium, Children International School, and Corona all in Lagos.He commended the promoters for their focus and zeal to keep improving on the Academy’s high standard to lead on in this clime.In his response, Technical Director, Barca Academy Group Nigeria, Jorge Couto, who spoke on behalf of the participants expressed his satisfaction in the rigorous training that spanned all the departments of the game of football including goalkeeping.“It was an awesome privilege and opportunity very well embraced by all of us. We have learned more and new things which would be passed onto our children in the Academy,” he said.Standing in for the Chairman, Blaugrana Sports Group International Leslie Oghomienor, Marketing and Corporate Communication Specialist, Ayeesha Ibrahim, revealed that the group was poised at doing everything legally and humanly possible which is globally acceptable to be in the forefront of driving sustainable youth developing using sports as a viable platform.“Thus, we must do value-adding uncommon things that will put us on top in real and truth, we must not glory at our achievements, rather, work more harder and smarter in order to achieve our objectives and live our vision in the shortest time span. This is our prayer.“We are not just here to be part of humanity but with selfless commitment and passion, driven by strong, but positive emotion, strive to add great value of enormous worth for the good of humanity and the betterment of our teeming youth population in Nigeria. To succeed we must engage in uncommon approaches in doing things and well planned continuous training of the Group’s capacity is key…” she stressed.Busquets will also visit and discuss with top industry key players to seek ways for possible collaboration to better the workings of the sport in Nigeria.Share this:FacebookRedditTwitterPrintPinterestEmailWhatsAppSkypeLinkedInTumblrPocketTelegram In line with the vision and methodology of the global Football giant FC Barcelona and to maintain their lead and strength in the standards so far achieved, Blaugrana Sports Group International promoters of Barca Academy in Nigeria, was honoured by the visit of Pau Casassa Busquets, Technical Coordinator of the Academies in Europe, Middle East and Africa, last weekend, in Lagos, to help sharpen the knowledge and skills of the technical crew, Barca Academy Group Nigeria and the Coaching Team of FC Bulmaro.His visit to Nigeria is basically to further train both the local and foreign coaches of the academy and others such as the coaching crew of the young FC Bulmaro and a few other private individuals who were selected based on their selfless contributions to the development of football, especially at the grass-roots level in Nigeria.Busquets said that he was highly amazed and elated to see individuals who are strongly driven by their inner strength with great passion to selflessly contribute to the building and growing of global giant football Institution in Nigeria, which he has discovered to be a role model not only in Nigeria but in the entire Sub-Sahara Africa.He added that throughout his tour of duty to various countries of the world, he had never seen people so warm, caring, friendly and hospitable as Nigerians compared to the reportage and perception of people who had not been here.