Mrs. Thatcher and The Queen Tricycle to London’s West End in Handbagged
The monarch—Liz.
Her most powerful subject—Maggie. Two enduring icons born six months apart. One destined to rule, the other elected to lead. But when the stiff upper lip softened and the gloves came off, which one had the upper hand? Handbagged is the new comedy that opens the clasp on the relationship between two giants of the 20th Century. Buffini’s play speculates on that most provocative of questions: What did the world’s most powerful women talk about behind closed doors? Marion Bailey (“Q,” an older Queen Elizabeth II), Stella Gonet (“T,” an older Margaret Thatcher), Fenella Woolgar (Mags), Neet Mohan (Nancy Reagan/Neil Kinnock/Kenneth Kaunda/Robert Runcie) and Jeff Rawle (Ronald Reagan/Denis Thatcher/Peter Carrington/Geoffrey Howe) will reprise their original roles. They will be joined by Lucy Robinson (Liz) to complete the company. Two completely different worlds, one forced weekly meeting. Endless cups of tea. The Tricycle Theatre’s sold-out production of Moira Buffini’s Handbagged is set to transfer to the West End with a limited engagement April 3 through August 2 at the Vaudeville Theatre. Directed by Tricycle’s Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham, opening night is set for April 10. Buffini’s plays include Women, Power & Politics, Welcome To Thebes, Dinner, Dying For It and Marianne Dreams. Her screenplays include Tamara Drewe, Jane Eyre and Byzantium. She recently directed her first short film, Father. The production will feature set design by Richard Kent, lighting design by Oliver Fenwick, and sound design by Carolyn Downing. 
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Star Files Derek Klena View Comments Hello, we’d like to order six studs in a new musical, please? Signature Theatre in Arlington, VA is serving up Sheryl Crow’s musical adaptation of Diner this winter, starring a host of Broadway hunks. We’ve got a first look of stars Adam Kantor, Josh Grisetti, Derek Klena, Matthew James Thomas, Aaron C. Finley and Bryan Fenkart in action as a circle of childhood friends who reunite for a wedding in Baltimore during Christmas. Directed and choreographed by Kathleen Marshall, the new musical features a book by Barry Levinson. Check out this cute photo of the new co-stars, then catch Diner through January 25, 2015 at Signature Theatre! Matthew James Thomas
In the endless barrage of bad economic news and near-daily layoff announcements, one marketing company specializing in the design and production of custom stickers, labels and magnets is choosing to focus on the positive. Websticker.com (http://www.websticker.com(link is external)), a division of Freely Creative, Inc. (http://www.freelycreative.com(link is external)), is making some bold choices that fly in the face of the recession — and set it apart from other printing services.Company founder Jeff Nicholson calls his company’s approach “Group Hug Marketing”: Invite people in, make them comfortable, and do everything possible to meet their needs. Sales and profits, he says, are simply a side benefit of a marketing strategy that emphasizes building relationships. At Websticker.com, that strategy includes providing personal service and consulting and doing design at no charge. The company even recommends other printer resources if they can better handle a client’s job.”We’ve been in the custom sticker business for 16 years, and in that time we’ve learned what works for our clients and for our own company,” Nicholson said. “It’s easy for businesses to hit the panic button and begin outsourcing or cutting employee benefits when profits start to slip. Websticker.com has decided to go a different direction. It’s business as usual, and that means taking care of our clients and our employees.”For employees “business as usual” includes raises, free ski passes, and flex time for out of office activities. In the office, Websticker.com refuses to automate or outsource design, is increasing its free production program for nonprofit/charity organizations, and is putting clients — not profits — first. It’s a business model that may not seem to make sense in today’s economy, but Nicholson has built his business, which now produces over 16 million stickers annually, on strong relationships.”Just because anyone can now design products themselves online doesn’t mean that’s the best choice for printers or customers,” Nicholson explained. “At Websticker.com, our number-one goal is not to sell the customer quickly with limited interaction, but to build trust and then help create the best, most economical product possible for their needs. Yes, times are tough, but that’s not a reason to change our goals or to abandon the ideals on which our business was built — ideals based more on sustainable well-being than on growth and profits.”Freely Creative, Inc. was founded in 1992 and launched its online presence as Websticker.com in 1997. The company prints custom promotional stickers, bumper stickers, decals, magnets, labels and sticker-based marketing pieces; clients can provide their own artwork or have the Websticker.com team handle the design. Featuring a newly redesigned Web site, Websticker.com offers free consultations, free design and top-quality products for “When You Want Your Name To Stick.” To learn more and meet the staff, visit http://www.websticker.com(link is external) –STOWE, Vt., Feb. 10 /PRNewswire/
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By Dialogo October 01, 2011 LONG LIVE PERU, DAMN! they are simply warriors worthy of our greatest respect and appreciation Peruvian Army and Marine forces combat narcotrafficking and narcoterrorism elements of the Shining Path in the Apurímac and Ene Rivers Valley, during one of the many operations being conducted in 2011. The remote region has various geographic challenges such as dense jungles, Andean highlands and merging rivers. The region, known as VRAE for its Spanish acronym, is an area where the terrorist organization Shining Path has re-emerged after near-eradication in 1999. 
24SHARESShareShareSharePrintMailGooglePinterestDiggRedditStumbleuponDeliciousBufferTumblr For the first time in modern history, there are four generations of consumers, and soon there will be five. Each generation has its own unique attitudes and emotions, especially towards financial topics—which means credit unions should be prepared to talk about finances in different ways. To help credit unions better serve their members and grow through more consumer-focused products and services, we sponsor the Filene Research Center of Excellence for Consumer Decision Making, which studies money behaviors, consumer preferences and behaviors, as well as emerging societal trends. Filene’s latest research report, entitled “Generational Money Chatter”, provides research-based insights on how each generation views money and finances. A few highlights from the report include: Baby Boomers view debt as helping make their dreams a reality. Gen X feels debt is necessary to achieve goals. Millennials & Silents perceive debt negatively, and both distrust corporate messaging. continue reading »
The Binghamton City Police Department said they made no arrests for driving while intoxicated, as well as the Broome County Sheriff’s Office and the Broome County Office of Emergency Services. BROOME COUNTY (WBNG) — Local authorities say they made no arrests for driving while intoxicated this New Year’s Eve.
Teach children about evils of gamblingThe prohibitions on children participating in charitable gaming, including bingo, are quite clear in New York State law.According to General Municipal Law section 195-a, “No person under the age of eighteen years shall be permitted to play any game or games of chance.”The prohibition on children operating games of chance, including bingo, are also as clear.According to a 2006 OASAS (a state agency) survey, 10 percent of teens in New York state experienced problem gambling in the past year. They also found that 20 percent were at risk or already experiencing gambling problems. Researchers have also concluded that living within 10 miles of a casino doubles the rate of problem gambling.Based on these scientific findings, one might logically speculate that it’s possible that close to 40 percent, or 553, of students in Niskayuna High School and 1,973 high school students in Schenectady County, according to enrollment data from 2015-16, are at risk of or already experiencing gambling problems. Categories: Letters to the Editor, OpinionModerate columnists the voice of reasonAmidst the chaos of the Trump reign, I believe there’s real reason for optimism as we go forward. Despite the seeming tsunami in Washington, our failure to stand tall among our allies and Trump’s obsequious conduct toward adversaries and autocratic leaders, I’ve observed a growing consensus among center-right and center-left folks who recognize the damage he has inflicted on our country.I’m referring to so many political pundits, former elected officials, retired military officers, former intelligence officials, Et al. who appear on cable TV and write for print media, social media or online news sources.Here I am focusing predominantly on those who have been identified as Republicans or independents since these folks have rejected Trump’s takeover of much of the GOP and either remain loyal to the GOP they grew up with or remain nonaligned. I’m referring to the likes of Michael Steele, George Will, David Brooks, Bret Stephens, Peggy Noonan, Thomas Friedman, S. E. Cupp, David Frum, John Meachem, Bill Kristol, Jennifer Rubin, Evan McMullin, Steve Schmidt, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, Gen. Michael Hayden, Leon Panetta, Malcolm Nance and Michael McFaulThe Democratic list would be equally formidable. Trump must stop wall and telling liesI used to write opinion letters every once in a while, but stopped because I think there’s little point. No one’s going to change the things they believe. Instead of writing an opinion, I’ve decided to ask a question to all the people who support Donald Trump and the wall. Why now? Why wasn’t the wall funded when the Republicans had control of Congress? Why? Why? Why? OK, I give in. I’ll express an opinion. I believe there’s little support for a wall with both Republicans and Democrats. Trump pushed it in the congressional elections and the Republicans lost 40 seats. Trump said he would shut down government and he wouldn’t blame the Democrats. Now, he blames Democrats. Stop using the wall to gain political capital. And while you’re at it Donald Trump, stop telling lies.John MishanecSchenectady In reading the reports of Trump’s unsuccessful meeting with national leaders, it struck me that he didn’t invite the most important player in his ridiculous game: the president of Mexico. After all, he will be providing the funding. No, wait, just kidding. It’s the burden of the taxpayers, of course, as opposed to the wealthy tax dodgers. Just a peek at those returns, Mr. Trump?Much like a spoiled child, he will simply throw a tantrum if he doesn’t get his own way.Too bad our country and the hard-working middle class can ill afford his repeated attempts to establish a dictatorship in our democracy.Virginia NewtonBurnt Hills It has allied itself with Iran, itself a supporter of defiance against Israel. With Saudi Arabia embarrassed by its assault on Yemen, Russia could spread its benevolence over that key to the Suez Canal.Meanwhile, it can conveniently monitor communications with its neighbor, Israel.The only benefit from America’s withdrawal is the lessening of a potential Armageddon between the world’s two great nuclear powers.David ChildsJohnstown People can’t afford Trump dictatorship Politicians putting party over peopleWhen I was young, my parents taught us to respect the men and women in office; it seems this is not true today. I was also taught that the Republicans and Democrats worked together for the good of the people. Now it seems it’s just the party and what it stands for. Whether right or wrong, it also seems some newspapers and media also go with whatever party they believe in. Why don’t the people matter?President Trump tried to stop people from crossing the border, but no matter what he tries to do, he’s wrong. So he wants to build the fence. But no, they won’t even listen to the head of Homeland Security, but talked over her. So the president told them to get out. What kind of childish game is our government playing?I’m a registered Democrat, but I’m very sad that each party seems to think they are more important than the people they serve.If we stay quiet, there can never be a change for the people. Let’s all write, stand up and use your voice and make it clear.Shirley Fronk Altamont Not only is there an emerging coalition of sorts, but these esteemed folks demonstrate a willingness to engage in a civil, informed, rational discourse, leaving divisive politics to Trump and his acolytes. It’s obvious these persons can reach basic consensus on many issues that have otherwise proven elusive. It’s these folks that we need to look to for leadership.Robert K. CorlissSchenectady Swan song coming for Trumps in 2019Here’s a new song for 2019:Trump, Trump another one has left me, another one gone and another one bites the dust.Rachael WilkinsonSaratoga SpringsMore from The Daily Gazette:Foss: Should main downtown branch of the Schenectady County Public Library reopen?EDITORIAL: Urgent: Today is the last day to complete the censusGov. Andrew Cuomo’s press conference for Sunday, Oct. 18EDITORIAL: Beware of voter intimidationEDITORIAL: Find a way to get family members into nursing homes Syrian pullout has bad consequencesPresident Trump’s decision to remove troops from the Syrian theater after the quelling of the ISIS threat may save the Defense Department money, which Trump can use to build his Mexican border wall.However, this act opens up the door for Russia to take over the Middle East.Russia is already deeply embedded in Syria, from which it can spread its influence throughout that unstable region. The Niskayuna Wild Turkeys, the summer recreation swim team, led by Town Board member Denise Murphy McGraw, has held a raffle ticket fund-raiser the past few years. Children participate in the operation of and play this game of chance.Rosendale Elementary School hosts a PTO raffle and bingo fund-raiser for families. Even if this event were only for adults, it would violate statutory provisions regarding prize values.Instead of fostering in children a love of games of chance for material gain, we should be educating them about the negative consequences of gambling.Thomas HodgkinsNiskayuna
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Is the new coronavirus ‘seasonal’?The virus has not been around long enough to be certain.Respiratory infections like flu and the common cold follow seasonal patterns in temperate regions. Environmental conditions including cold weather, low indoor humidity, and spending more time indoors can all hasten the spread of an epidemic.Real-world evidence about the effect of weather on the new virus is mixed. One study of 221 Chinese cities found that temperature, humidity and daylight did not affect speed of spread. The arrival of warmer weather in the Northern Hemisphere raises the question of whether summer could slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak. Here is what science says.While warmer weather typically ends the annual flu season in temperate zones, climate alone has not stopped the COVID-19 pandemic from sweeping any part of the globe. In fact, outbreaks in hot and sunny Brazil and Egypt are growing.Still, recent data about how sunlight, humidity and outdoor breezes affect the virus gives some reason for optimism that summer could slow the spread. Two other studies did find an effect, including a look at new infections in 47 countries that linked higher temperatures to slower transmission in places like the Philippines, Australia and Brazil. “The Northern hemisphere may see a decline in new COVID-19 cases during summer and a resurgence during winter,” concluded the authors of another study of 117 countries, which found that each 1-degree of latitude increase in distance from the Equator was associated with a 2.6% increase in cases.Why do respiratory diseases spread differently in summer and winter?”The reason why cold weather is presumed to cause spreading of coughs, colds and flu is that cold air causes irritation in the nasal passages and airways, which makes us more susceptible to viral infection,” said Simon Clarke, an expert in cellular microbiology at Britain’s University of Reading.Winter weather tends to inspire people to spend more time indoors, although air conditioning may also bring people back inside in thesummer.In the lab, when temperatures and humidity rise, coronavirus particles on surfaces more quickly lose their ability to infect people – and they are inactivated especially fast when exposed to sunlight, U.S. government researchers found.It is still a good idea for people to wash hands frequently, practice social distancing and wear a mask in summer, experts say. While virus particles coughed or exhaled by an infected person will disperse faster outdoors, one study found a gentle breeze could carry saliva droplets up to 6 meters (19.69 feet).What else about summer could slow the virus?Vitamin D: Researchers are investigating whether levels of immunity-regulating vitamin D in people’s blood affect how vulnerable they are to infection with the new coronavirus or how sick they become. The majority of vitamin D in the body comes from skin exposure to sunlight.Pollen: A study in the Netherlands of all “flu-like” illness, including COVID-19, in recent years concludes that pollen concentrations are a better predictor than sunlight of respiratory disease trends. Clouds of pollen act as air filters, snagging virus particles, and pollen activates immune responses, even in people without overt allergies.The study found that flu-like illness started to drop when pollen in the air reached 610 grains per cubic meter, a typical level from early spring to October in most middle latitudes.
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