Join the folks at JOMONOLA on their ride from Joplin, MO, to New Orleans, LA, this summer as they try to raise money to get at least 3 families whose homes were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, the F5 Joplin Tornado, and Superstorm Sandy, back into their homes. This fully supported ride is June 20-29th and riders are expected to raise at least $2,500 to participate. Not interested in participating? Donate here.This year’s Philly Bike Expo will be held at the Philadelphia Convention center. The Nov. 9-10th event, presented by Bilenky Cycle Works, is in it’s 4th year and has already outgrown it’s original location!Give a listen to this very interesting and informative discussion on the USAC Stance on UCI Rule 1.2.019 on The Dirt with Drew Edsall on Mountain Bike Radio. Contributors include Ty Kady Manager of the Sho-Air team, Austin McInerny Executive Director of NICA, and Mike McCormack the organizer of the Breck Epic. This is a followup to the first episode in which Scott Tedro, Owner of the Sho-Air team, calls in.Speaking of NICA: Singletrack High, a documentary showcasing the positive impact of the high school mountain biking movement, will have a screening at The Sea Otter Classic on April 20th at 7:30pm at the Golden State Theater. Tickets and info here.Sea Otter attendees that test ride a Culprit Croz Blade or Arrow One can get 15% off a complete frameset custom made in their choice of colors, spec and size if they order within 7 days of their demo.SE Bikes has their new flip book up called SE in the OC. Check out some sweet photos of their sponsored riders in action.Some movies are just better on the big screen – Where The Trail Ends is now showing in theaters throughout the US.The Breck Epic organizers have announced the launch of the Eagle Outside Festival in Eagle, CO. The event will be held May 11-12th and will include the 1st Annual Rocky Mountain Bike and Outdoor Expo, the inaugural Firebird MTB Race and women’s only Firebird la Femme (both non-USAC sanctioned), the “Mother of a Half-Marathon,” and more outside events and Mother’s Day activities. Contact Mike McCormack for info on bringing your brand to the Expo. read more

Vermont Business Magazine The United States Department of Energy (DOE), in cooperation with other federal agencies, has issued the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the New England Clean Power Link transmission line project. The 154-mile transmission line would travel from Quebec to Ludlow, Vermont, with nearly 100 miles of it running under Lake Champlain. The total cost estimate is $1.2 billion. It’s scheduled to be completed by 2019. The issuance of the FEIS concludes the review of the project’s potential environmental impacts mandated by the National Environmental Policy Act and enables the DOE to render a decision on the application for a Presidential Permit for the project.The FEIS expressly states that, “The DOE’s Proposed Action (Preferred Alternative) is the issuance of a Presidential permit that would authorize the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Project, which would cross the United States–Canada border.” In addition, the U.S. Secretary of State and the U.S. Secretary of Defense have previously reviewed the project and concluded that they have no objection to the issuance of a Presidential Permit.TDI New England’s CEO Donald Jessome said, “The issuance of the FEIS marks another significant milestone in the permitting of the project. The Department of Energy has completed a thorough, comprehensive review of our project, and we are extremely pleased that this Final Environmental Impact Statement has been released and is available for the public to review. We appreciate the great deal of effort many people put forth at the federal, state, and local level to review this project and produce a final report.”Jessome continued, “We are confident that, once built, the New England Clean Power Link will deliver environmental and economic benefits to the people of Vermont and New England and do so in a way that minimizes impacts to communities and helps meet the region’s growing energy and environmental challenges.”The New England Clean Power Link FEIS is the product of an intensive review and analysis overseen by the DOE. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Coast Guard served as cooperating agencies in the preparation of the FEIS.TDI New England anticipates that all major federal and state permits for the project will be secured by the end of 2015. Construction of the project is expected to begin in 2016 and the line will commence commercial operation in 2019.The FEIS can be viewed at: www.necplink.com(link is external) or www.necplinkeis.com(link is external).About the New England Clean Power LinkThe New England Clean Power Link is a proposed 154-mile underwater and underground transmission line that will deliver 1,000 MW of clean, lower-cost hydroelectricity to the Vermont and New England market. The line is being developed with private-sector financing by TDI New England and will originate at the U.S.-Canadian border and travel approximately 97 miles underwater down Lake Champlain to Benson, Vermont, and then be buried along town and state road and railroad rights-of-way or on land owned by TDI New England for approximately 57 miles to a new converter station to be built in Ludlow, Vermont. The project is expected to be in service in 2019, at a cost of approximately $1.2 billion.About TDI New EnglandTDI New England is a Blackstone Portfolio Company. New York–based Blackstone is a global leader in alternative asset management with more than $333 billion currently under management. The TDI New England team is made up of the same leadership team currently developing the Champlain Hudson Power Express in New York State. That project has received all major federal and state permits required to proceed. The developers have a strong track record of working in partnership with local elected officials, community groups, and other stakeholders to develop projects that meet unique energy needs of growing economies, while minimizing local impacts. More information on the company and the project are available at www.necplink.com(link is external).Source: Burlington, VT (October 29, 2015) – TDI New England read more

ACCUSED: James Roy                                   AGE: 19CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndonville, VT DATE/TIME: 10/13/19INCIDENT LOCATION: Several locations in the area of Lyndonville and Lyndon, VTVIOLATION:Aiding a runaway child (M)Enabling alcohol consumption by a minor (M)Dispensing regulated drugs to a minor (F)False report to police (M) Vermont State Police On 10/13/2019 troopers at the VSP St Johnsbury Barracks took a report of a runaway child.  Troopers investigated the incident for the duration of the night and into 10/14, including interviewing persons of interest and conducting a K9 track.  The child was ultimately located in the early hours of 10/14 and returned to custody of their guardian.Subsequent investigation revealed MORALES CORDOVA and ROY had knowingly and unlawfully harbored the runaway child in their residence while troopers and the child’s guardian were conducting a search of the area.  MORALES CORDOVA and ROY knowingly misled the investigation and provided false statements to troopers when interviewed.  MORALES CORDOVA and ROY also enabled the child to consume alcohol and provided the child with marijuana while the child was being harbored in their residence.As a result of the investigation thus far, MORALES CORDOVA and ROY were issued citations to appear in the Caledonia Superior court on 11/11/2019 to answer to the described offenses. Dillon RocheleauOn 10/24/2019, ROCHELEAU came to the Lyndonville Police Department, where he was interviewed by VSP Detectives.  As a result of the investigation, it was discovered ROCHELEAU had engaged in a sexual act with the 13-year-old victim at a residence in the town of Lyndon during the course of the incident on 10/13/2019.  ROCHELEAU was placed under arrest and processed at the VSP St Johnsbury Barracks.  He was issued a citation to appear in the Caledonia Superior court on 11/18/2019 to answer to the offenses of Sexual Assault/Victim under 16 (F) and Unlawful Aiding a Runaway Child (M).COURT ACTION: YCOURT DATE/TIME: 11/18/2019, 0830COURT: CaledoniaLODGED – LOCATION: NA     BAIL: NAMUG SHOT: AVAILABLE – ROCHELEAUCASE#: 19A405776RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Daniel Lynch                     STATION: St Johnsbury BarracksCONTACT#: (802) 748-3111 VICTIM: (Juvenile victim) (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims ofsexual assault or domestic violence.),Yes ACCUSED: Dillon Rocheleau                                   AGE: 21CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndon, VT ACCUSED: Angel Morales Cordova                                   AGE: 22CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndonville, VT read more

The National Running Show organising team has announced that limited retail space remains for the event on 19th-20th January 2019 at Birmingham’s NEC.‘With just under two months to go, now is the time for any businesses not yet signed up to confirm their space at this multi award-winning exhibition dedicated to running.’The National Running Show gathers sports brands, retailers, nutrition experts, race organisers, communities and expert speakers together under one roof for the benefit of the running community. It is positioned as ‘a must for any business related to running and a key weekend for runners from all over the UK looking to be informed and inspired ahead of race season.’Over 28,500 tickets have already been sold for the consumer expo. The organisers added that it is once more on track to be a sell-out. After the success of the 2018 show, the 2019 event ‘boasts a much larger floor space, the presence of many big names in running and many more interactive sponsor areas where runners can try out gait analysis, trainer fitting, massage and many other features first-hand.’A wide range of running-related companies will be exhibiting at the show and chatting to visitors about their offerings, making the show an opportunity for runners to speak to those in the know, get advice, try out products first-hand and socialise with like-minded people. From nutrition and hydration to apparel, events, charities and communities, there is plenty to occupy and inspire visitors over the course of the two days.In addition to an impressive line-up of exhibitors, The National Running Show has partnered with many top names in running. Official partners and sponsors for the event include: Up & Running, Intersport, ASICS, New Balance, Ronhill, Hilly, Altra, Saucony, Polar, On, Scimitar, Deaf Hub, Breathe Unity, Run Mummy Run, Runderwear, Sports Injury Fix, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Go Run Right, Run3D, Go Faster Foods, Precision Hydration, pulseroll, as well as Athletics Weekly, Runner’s World and Sports Insight.Visitors to the 2019 event will also be treated to a speaker programme that includes Paula Radcliffe MBE, Roger Black MBE, Iwan Thomas MBE, Jo Pavey MBE, Susie Chan, Ben Smith, Vassos Alexander and ‘many more inspiring athletes and adventurers’.The National Running Show won the awards for Best Launch (Trade or Consumer) and Best Show Director at the EN Indy Awards 2018 in November 2018, where it was also shortlisted for Best Feature Area. It also won the award for Best Consumer Show Launch at the AEO Excellence Awards and was shortlisted in the Show Rising Star category at the Exhibition News Awards earlier this year.Mike Seaman, Director of Raccoon Events, said “We are proud to have a superb line-up of exhibitors, partners and sponsors confirmed for the 2019 National Running Show. With doors opening in two months, we have limited final retail space available for any business still wishing to be present at the event. I would therefore encourage anyone yet to secure their space to do so as soon as possible.“Over 28,500 tickets have already been sold and we can’t wait to welcome everyone to this incredible celebration of running in the new year.”Anyone wishing to register interest in becoming an exhibitor or partner of The National Running Show 2019 cancontact Mike Seaman directly by email, via mike[at]nationalrunningshow.com.www.nationalrunningshow.com Related read more

What’s right for TV isn’t right for online video.By Adam MertzBetween the complexity of the subject matter and a desire to project an image of professionalism and trust, banking can be boring.But online banking videos shouldn’t be.So say the creative minds behind the award-winning series of animated videos produced for IC Federal Credit Union, Fitchburg, Mass.The $489 million asset institution developed its first-ever such targeted campaign in 2012, enlisting the advertising agency James & Matthew + Co. to capture the fancy of Gen Y.The six-video series, which yielded more than 700,000 views on YouTube and increased credit union membership among that demographic 51% over two years, stays true to agency partner Jim Pond’s first commandment for the platform: What’s right for TV isn’t right for online video.“It’s not like TV, where you have a captive audience,” Pond says. “You can’t just repurpose TV efforts for online.”Keep these five insights in mind when developing your next online video concept:1. Choose your audienceAs Abraham Lincoln said, you can’t please all of the people all of the time—so don’t bother trying.Instead, target a specific demographic and cater to their tastes. Aim to create a product that viewers can’t wait to share with their friends on social media.IC Federal “really understood that if you make something that appeals to everyone, it appeals to no one, and it does nothing,” Pond says. “They knew the market they were going after, and they were kind enough to give us enough creative leeway to actually execute for them.”2. Entertain while informingThe agency dressed up important credit union messages in irreverent and culturally relevant packaging.One video (above) featured a steady stream of bleeps over “The ‘S’ Word” to satirize Gen Y’s reluctance to discuss the benefits of saving. continue reading » ShareShareSharePrintMailGooglePinterestDiggRedditStumbleuponDeliciousBufferTumblr read more

The following senior judges’ current service will expire on September 30 and they are seeking service renewal.Any persons having knowledge bearing upon the fitness or qualifications of any of the senior judges on this list to continue service as a senior judge should send, on or before April 15, written comments to Thomas D. Hall, Clerk, Florida Supreme Court, 500 South Duval Street, Tallahassee 32399, or by e-mail at seniorjudge@flcourts.org, or by telephone to the chair of the appropriate review board as noted. Florida Supreme Court Justices (Chief Justice Peggy A. Quince, chair, (850) 922-5624): James E. Alderman and Ben F. Overton. Review Board One (Judge Paul Hawkes, chair, (850) 487-1000, ext. 123): Russell A. Cole, Jr., Thomas R. Ellinor, Erwin Fleet, Maurice V. Giunta, R. A. Green, Jr., Mattox S. Hair, James L. Harrison, Richard L. Hood, Harlow H. Land, Jr., L. Arthur Lawrence, Jr., Elzie S. Sanders, John D. Southwood, Joseph Q. Tarbuck, Richard O. Watson, Richard G. Weinberg, and Robert E. Williams. Review Board Two (Judge Chris Altenbernd, chair, (813) 272-3430): Horace A. Andrews, Robert E. Beach, Theodore H. Brousseau, James R. Case, Stephen L. Dakan, Nancy K. Donnellan, Donald C. Evans, Crockett Farnell, Judith J. Flanders, Daniel E. Gallagher, Thomas M. Gallen, John M. Gilbert, Oliver L. Green, Elvin L. Martinez, Robert F. Michael, Jr., Cecelia M. Moore, E. J. Salcines, Jack R. Schoonover, Radford W. Smith, Ralph Steinberg, J. Tim Strickland, James R. Thompson, Edward F. Threadgill, and David Seth Walker. Review Board Three (Judge David M. Gersten, chair, (305) 229-3200, ext. 3268): Thomas M. Carney, Phillip Cook, Robert M. Deehl, Charles D. Edelstein, Richard Y. Feder, Seymour Gelber, Marvin H. Gillman, William E. Gladstone, Edward S. Klein, Barbara S. Levenson, David L. Levy, Richard G. Payne, Thomas K. Petersen, Steven D. Robinson, Alan R. Schwartz, Martin Shapiro, Fredricka G. Smith, Raphael Steinhardt, Herbert Stettin, and David L. Tobin. Review Board Four (Judge Frederick A. Hazouri, chair, (561) 242-2078): Eli Breger, Richard B. Burk, Miette K. Burnstein, Marc A. Cianca, David C. Clark, Patricia W. Cocalis, Roger B. Colton, John W. Dell, Robert J. Fogan, Howard H. Harrison, Jr., William L. Hendry, Ronald A. Herring, William Clayton Johnson, Hubert R. Lindsey, Gerald Mager, James W. Midelis, John A. Miller, Michael D. Miller, Robert H. Newman, and Deborah Dale Pucillo. Review Board Five (Judge William D. Palmer, chair, (386) 947-1502): John C. Adkins, John W. Booth, A. Keith Brace, Warren H. Cobb, Ted P. Coleman, Richard F. Conrad, S. Joseph Davis, Jr., Murray Goldman, H. Pope Hamrick, Jr., Charles M. Harris, William C. Johnson, Jr., Lawrence V. Johnston, III, Robert P. Kaye, Robert E. Lee, Jr., Jere E. Lober, C. Vernon Mize, Jr., Victor J. Musleh, Jerry Pollock, Rom W. Powell, Charles N. Prather, Edward J. Richardson, Dorothy J. Russell, Harry Stein, and William T. Swigert. Comments requested on senior judges seeking service renewal March 15, 2009 Regular News Comments requested on senior judges seeking service renewal read more

The Huffington Post:Thinking fondly about the past can make you more excited about what’s to come, according to a new study.Nostalgia seems to spur optimism for the future because it “raises self-esteem which in turn heightens optimism,” study researcher Dr. Tim Wildschut, of the University of Southampton, said in a statement.“Memories of the past can help to maintain current feelings of self-worth and can contribute to a brighter outlook on the future,” he added. “Our findings do imply that nostalgia, by promoting optimism, could help individuals cope with psychological adversity.”…A 2010 study in the journal Psychological Science, on the other hand, suggested that optimism could actually improve health by boosting the body’s immune response.Read the whole story: The Huffington Post More of our Members in the Media > read more

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Screen unveils the 2020 Stars of Tomorrow Source: Venice Film Festival / El DeseoThe Human VoiceFilmNation has sold most of the world on Pedro Almodóvar’s The Human Voice at the virtual TIFF following the short film’s world premiere in Venice.Tilda Swinton plays a woman awaiting a call from the lover who has abandoned her. Almodóvar’s adaptation of Jean Cocteau’s monodrama marks the Spanish filmmaker’s first work in the English language.Rights to The Human Voice have gone in UK and France (Pathé Distribution), Germany (Studiocanal), Italy (Warner Bros.), Spain (Wanda Vision and Avalon, via El Deseo), CIS (Volgafilm), and Scandinavia (Scanbox).Sales have also closed in Japan (Kinoshita Management Co.), South Korea (Challan), Singapore (Shaw Renters PTE), Taiwan (Filmware International Co. Ptd.), Benelux (Cineart S.A.), Portugal (Pris Audiovisuals), Bulgaria (Pro Films Ltd), former Yugoslavia (Cinemania Group), Poland (Gutek Film), Hungary (Cinetel Ltd.), and Romania (Independenta Film).Odeon acquired rights for Greece, Lev Cinemas for Israel, and Yeni Bir Film Ltd for Turkey. As previously announced, Sony Pictures Classics took North America.Almodóvar shot The Human Voice in Spain in July during the pandemic lockdown and wrote the screenplay in Spanish before it was translated into English.“At the beginning, it was difficult working in a different language,” he said recently in Venice. “But as soon as the character became [Swinton’s], it was brilliant, it was beautiful. I had never heard that musicality before.”Agustin Almodóvar and Esther García served as producers on the El Deseo production, which played recently at New York Film Festival and screens at BFI London Film Festival next month. read more

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