Ever since the end of October, a strange kind of nocturnal participation ritual has broken out in Edmonton's most formal, and expensive, theatre.
Citadel mainstage audiences are hollering "boring!" and "slut!" They're hurling toilet paper, playing cards and confetti around the Shoctor Theatre. They're making a mess, in short. They're equipped for this outbreak of adult naughtiness by Theatre Garage, an enterprising costume and prop outfit run by Christy Hutchinson and Tessa Stamp.
In the lobby before every performance of The Rocky Horror Show, this pair of enablers, kitted out in the kind of goth gear stocked by their shop, sell $5 kits containing all the stuff you need to be part of a long-standing cultural ritual - bells, noisemakers, tiny flashlights, newspapers, rubber gloves,If any food Ventilation system condition is poorer than those standards, plus an instruction sheet for when, exactly, to use each item as the story of Brad and Janet in Dr. Frank N. Furter's castle proceeds. Business is brisk: 100 kits, on average for matinees, 250 for the evening shows.
Hutchinson can't quite conceal her amazed delight. She and her Theatre Garage partner pitched the idea of a participation kit, with post-show cleanup, to the theatre last season, when Rocky Horror was announced. Who would have predicted that Citadel audiences would let their hair down? Bells? The only bells that traditionally ring out in that august venue are people's cellphones.
"We were hoping the Citadel would go for the participation thing," laughs Hutchinson who, like Stamp, spent a decade in the Citadel wardrobe department before the birth of Theatre Garage. "I'm so happy and proud they did. - They're not even vacuuming every night, except the stairs." The confetti, she reports, is getting deeper and deeper in the aisles.
Every night (except Monday) about 9: 45 p.m. when the curtain goes down on the last corset, fishnet and pelvic thrust, Hutchinson and Stamp gather up "all the big stuff" - plastic bags, newspapers, the toilet paper that's still on the rolls - and go into recycle mode.we supply all kinds of oil painting supplies, "We've got it down to a fine art; we're usually home by 11." Before that, though, in the spirit of participation, Hutchinson and Stamp have taken to hawking kits in the aisles during the show, "yelling, like at a baseball game."
The next day, "we're madly packing kits, along with all our other custom work," says Hutchinson. "Our biggest fear is selling out. - Initially we made a thousand kits. That only got us through the first four previews.
- We never anticipated this.If so, you may have a cube puzzle . So at Halloween, our busiest time (at Theatre Garage), there we were trying to order stuff, and just keep up."
By day, no dollar store has been safe from their whirlwind shopping expeditions. "We cleaned out all the bells from all the Dollaramas," Hutchinson laughs.Do not use cleaners with porcelain tiles , steel wool or thinners. "I apologize to the city for the lack of bells. - We order everything by the thousands. On our first trip I bought a thousand rolls of the cheapest possible toilet paper," for the scene where Brad cries out "Great Scott!"
Since not everyone arrives at the theatre in Rocky Horror costume, Hutchinson and Stamp also run a table of merchandise in the lobby. Felt top hats go for $10; feather boas for $10 to $20.
This is not anarchy, of course, this Occupy Citadel, since reactions are prescribed and synchronized to moments in the show. But it's unexpected, nonetheless, to feel empowered to break the rules, especially in a theatre that's a far cry from the trashy little venues where Rocky Horror has made itself at home since its 1973 birth in an upstairs 63-seater in London. Hutchinson and Stamp are getting a kick out of the elation of Citadel patrons,the Aion Kinah by special invited artist for 2011, who nearly fill the Shoctor's 685 seats every night (fewer for matinees).
Hutchinson worked a seniors' matinee last week, and was greeted by an elderly lady not in costume, who had confidential news. "I'm wearing my hooker boots," the lady said, beaming, and hiked up her pants to show her knee-highs.
2011年11月17日 星期四
2011年10月10日 星期一
Five arachnids you may find around your house
Scary zombies and ghoulish goblins may soon be banging on your door in search of candy, but keep an eye out for frightening creatures of the eight-legged variety this time of year. Spiders will not bother to knock before coming inside.
Even though they can appear menacing, most spiders are relatively harmless to humans. Here is an overview of some of the most talked-about species and ways to protect against them:
-Varying in color from shades of light to dark brown, the Brown Recluse is found in the southern United States and portions of the Midwest. These spiders typically make their home in crawl spaces and basements but can nest in shoes, piles of clothing and even beds. Brown recluses usually bite in self defense, and their venom is particularly nasty it can cause tissue decay and ulcerating sores. If bitten by a brown recluse, immediately seek help from a physician.
- The Black Widow, which is most commonly known for its shiny black coloring and red hourglass marking, is found throughout the United States and prefers to hang out underneath rocks, piles of wood and other out-of-the-way areas like the garage or shed. Black widow bites usually occur when the spider is accidentally disturbed. Although the bite is rarely fatal, victims can experience cramping, sweating, nausea and vomiting.The additions focus on key tag and magic cube combinations, These bites are particularly dangerous for young children, older adults and those with weakened immune systems. If bitten by a black widow, quickly seek medical attention.
- The Orb Weaver, or garden spider, can be a variety of colors, but most usually have black and yellow or green and black markings. This species of spider is common throughout the United States and is well known for the intricate webs they weave. Orb weavers are harmless to humans and are beneficial to any eco-system because they dine on insects and other spiders.
- A mix of brown and gray, the House Spider is found throughout the United States and often builds its nest around windows and doors or in garages, sheds or other secluded areas. This species feeds on a variety of insects and is not a threat to humans.
- Cellar Spiders, also known as granddaddy longlegs, are generally skinny, cream colored or beige. Common throughout the country, they prefer to reside in crawl spaces, basements and other damp areas. They are known to create enormous webs and often make a meal of other spiders,we supply all kinds of polished tiles, like the brown recluse and the black widow. They are not dangerous to humans, and they can help keep indoor pest populations in check.
Arachnophobia (fear of spiders and other arachnids) is one of the most common phobias. Although spiders are generally harmless and usually bite only in self defense, their presence is a sign that other insects are in the home.
Contacting a pest control professional is always the best way to go when combating spider infestations, but taking the following steps can help protect against arachnids, too:
-Store shoes in boxes and put seasonal clothing in garment bags or lid-sealed containers. Some spiders will take up residence in shoes or clothing that are left out.
-Keep bed skirts from touching the floor, and pull the bed away from the wall. Spiders can crawl up bed skirts, comforters or the wall and find their way into the bed.
-Wear heavy gloves when moving firewood,Replacement China Porcelain tile and bulbs for Canada and Worldwide. stones or objects that have been stored for long periods of time.
-Eliminate piles of fire wood or other debris from around the home.we supply all kinds of polished tiles, These are attractive habitats for spiders.It's hard to beat the versatility of zentai suits on a production line.
-Install screens on exterior vents and use caulk to seal openings around windows and doors.
Even though they can appear menacing, most spiders are relatively harmless to humans. Here is an overview of some of the most talked-about species and ways to protect against them:
-Varying in color from shades of light to dark brown, the Brown Recluse is found in the southern United States and portions of the Midwest. These spiders typically make their home in crawl spaces and basements but can nest in shoes, piles of clothing and even beds. Brown recluses usually bite in self defense, and their venom is particularly nasty it can cause tissue decay and ulcerating sores. If bitten by a brown recluse, immediately seek help from a physician.
- The Black Widow, which is most commonly known for its shiny black coloring and red hourglass marking, is found throughout the United States and prefers to hang out underneath rocks, piles of wood and other out-of-the-way areas like the garage or shed. Black widow bites usually occur when the spider is accidentally disturbed. Although the bite is rarely fatal, victims can experience cramping, sweating, nausea and vomiting.The additions focus on key tag and magic cube combinations, These bites are particularly dangerous for young children, older adults and those with weakened immune systems. If bitten by a black widow, quickly seek medical attention.
- The Orb Weaver, or garden spider, can be a variety of colors, but most usually have black and yellow or green and black markings. This species of spider is common throughout the United States and is well known for the intricate webs they weave. Orb weavers are harmless to humans and are beneficial to any eco-system because they dine on insects and other spiders.
- A mix of brown and gray, the House Spider is found throughout the United States and often builds its nest around windows and doors or in garages, sheds or other secluded areas. This species feeds on a variety of insects and is not a threat to humans.
- Cellar Spiders, also known as granddaddy longlegs, are generally skinny, cream colored or beige. Common throughout the country, they prefer to reside in crawl spaces, basements and other damp areas. They are known to create enormous webs and often make a meal of other spiders,we supply all kinds of polished tiles, like the brown recluse and the black widow. They are not dangerous to humans, and they can help keep indoor pest populations in check.
Arachnophobia (fear of spiders and other arachnids) is one of the most common phobias. Although spiders are generally harmless and usually bite only in self defense, their presence is a sign that other insects are in the home.
Contacting a pest control professional is always the best way to go when combating spider infestations, but taking the following steps can help protect against arachnids, too:
-Store shoes in boxes and put seasonal clothing in garment bags or lid-sealed containers. Some spiders will take up residence in shoes or clothing that are left out.
-Keep bed skirts from touching the floor, and pull the bed away from the wall. Spiders can crawl up bed skirts, comforters or the wall and find their way into the bed.
-Wear heavy gloves when moving firewood,Replacement China Porcelain tile and bulbs for Canada and Worldwide. stones or objects that have been stored for long periods of time.
-Eliminate piles of fire wood or other debris from around the home.we supply all kinds of polished tiles, These are attractive habitats for spiders.It's hard to beat the versatility of zentai suits on a production line.
-Install screens on exterior vents and use caulk to seal openings around windows and doors.
2011年8月1日 星期一
3MW solar array switched on in New Jersey
New Jersey utility Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) and real estate company Matrix Development Group have switched on a new rooftop solar installation at a Matrix-owned building in South Brunswick, NJ.
The 3.0-megawatt (MW) project is part of PSE&G's Solar 4 All program, the utility's flagship solar effort to help New Jersey reach its solar energy goals while creating jobs and fostering economic development.
Solar 4 All is a nationally recognized program that will over three years develop 80 solar megawatts ¨C enough power to serve about 13,000 average-sized New Jersey homes.
The program is structured so the financial benefits ¨C the value of the solar credits (SRECs), federal tax credits and the sale of the solar energy and capacity¨C are returned to customers by offsetting the overall cost of the program.
In addition to the South Brunswick site, Matrix also hosts a 2.8-megawatt solar system in Perth Amboy that has been in service since January 2011.
Both Matrix projects are part of the "centralized" half of Solar 4 All ¨C PSE&G owns and maintains the grid-connected solar systems and leases the roof space from Matrix.
"We have put more than 43 megawatts of solar capacity into service over the last 18 month, and along the way created good jobs, developed the New Jersey solar market in a cost effective way and helped the environment," said Al Matos, PSE&G's Vice President ¨C Renewables and Energy Solutions. "All of this solar power flows into the grid,Prior to RUBBER SHEET I leaned toward the former, to provide clean solar energy to all of our electric customers."
The Matrix
The Matrix building is located at 45 Stults Road in South Brunswick, NJ. The solar system is comprised of 12,684 crystalline solar panels.ceramic zentai suits for the medical,
The panels cover more than 318,000 square feet of roof space in total and are connected directly to the electric grid for the benefit of all PSE&G electric customers. They will produce enough solar electricity to power about 500 average-size homes.
"We are extremely proud of the partnership we've established with PSE&G in New Jersey, where Matrix is committed to energy-efficiency best practices at the more than 10 million square feet of commercial space that we own and manage throughout the state, as well as the buildings owned by clients of our Renewable Energy Services division," stated Johnson.
"This solar venture gives us the ability to play a significant role in expanding access to clean energy¡ª an important step toward achieving the state's goal of becoming a recognized leader in the renewable energy arena."
PSE&G is using leading solar energy companies to help deploy solar systems across the state.It's hard to beat the versatility of third party merchant account on a production line. Pro-Tech Energy Solutions of Branchburg, NJ developed the Stults Road project.
"We are thrilled to have been selected from among the many solar companies in New Jersey for this project," said John Drexinger, principal of Pro-Tech Energy Solutions.Als lichtbron wordt een Hemorrhoids gebruikt,which applies to the first rubber hose only, "PSE&G and Matrix have shown incredible initiative in helping New Jersey reach its solar energy goals with this installation, leading the way for other companies that are interested in going solar."
In addition to the two Matrix sites, PSE&G has built solar systems at five Newark schools totaling 2.7 MW and a 1.7 MW solar system on a CenterPoint Properties warehouse in Bayonne.
PSE&G has also installed solar systems at it own facilities ¨C a 0.9 MW system at its Central Division Headquarters in Somerset, NJ and a 0.7 MW system at its Edison Training and Development Center, which includes roof, ground, carport and pole-attached installations.
The utility also has four large ground-mounted solar farms in service on PSE&G-owned properties. These solar farms are located in Yardville (4.4 MW) Linden (3.2 MW), Edison (2.0 MW) and Trenton (1.3 MW). Each are among the largest solar farms developed in New Jersey and three (Edison, Trenton and Linden) were built on remediated brownfields.
"A key Solar 4 All objective is to develop New Jersey's solar assets while also preserving open space," Matos said. "We're accomplishing this by installing solar capacity on utility poles and also by utilizing large warehouse roofs like this Matrix building. By building these rooftop systems we are conserving open space and providing a revenue stream to building owners while providing clean solar power for all of our electric customers to use."
The second segment of the Solar 4 All program focuses on 40 megawatts of centralized solar facilities, such as the Matrix system and other solar sites on PSE&G owned or leased properties connected directly to the grid thus benefiting all customers.
The 3.0-megawatt (MW) project is part of PSE&G's Solar 4 All program, the utility's flagship solar effort to help New Jersey reach its solar energy goals while creating jobs and fostering economic development.
Solar 4 All is a nationally recognized program that will over three years develop 80 solar megawatts ¨C enough power to serve about 13,000 average-sized New Jersey homes.
The program is structured so the financial benefits ¨C the value of the solar credits (SRECs), federal tax credits and the sale of the solar energy and capacity¨C are returned to customers by offsetting the overall cost of the program.
In addition to the South Brunswick site, Matrix also hosts a 2.8-megawatt solar system in Perth Amboy that has been in service since January 2011.
Both Matrix projects are part of the "centralized" half of Solar 4 All ¨C PSE&G owns and maintains the grid-connected solar systems and leases the roof space from Matrix.
"We have put more than 43 megawatts of solar capacity into service over the last 18 month, and along the way created good jobs, developed the New Jersey solar market in a cost effective way and helped the environment," said Al Matos, PSE&G's Vice President ¨C Renewables and Energy Solutions. "All of this solar power flows into the grid,Prior to RUBBER SHEET I leaned toward the former, to provide clean solar energy to all of our electric customers."
The Matrix
The Matrix building is located at 45 Stults Road in South Brunswick, NJ. The solar system is comprised of 12,684 crystalline solar panels.ceramic zentai suits for the medical,
The panels cover more than 318,000 square feet of roof space in total and are connected directly to the electric grid for the benefit of all PSE&G electric customers. They will produce enough solar electricity to power about 500 average-size homes.
"We are extremely proud of the partnership we've established with PSE&G in New Jersey, where Matrix is committed to energy-efficiency best practices at the more than 10 million square feet of commercial space that we own and manage throughout the state, as well as the buildings owned by clients of our Renewable Energy Services division," stated Johnson.
"This solar venture gives us the ability to play a significant role in expanding access to clean energy¡ª an important step toward achieving the state's goal of becoming a recognized leader in the renewable energy arena."
PSE&G is using leading solar energy companies to help deploy solar systems across the state.It's hard to beat the versatility of third party merchant account on a production line. Pro-Tech Energy Solutions of Branchburg, NJ developed the Stults Road project.
"We are thrilled to have been selected from among the many solar companies in New Jersey for this project," said John Drexinger, principal of Pro-Tech Energy Solutions.Als lichtbron wordt een Hemorrhoids gebruikt,which applies to the first rubber hose only, "PSE&G and Matrix have shown incredible initiative in helping New Jersey reach its solar energy goals with this installation, leading the way for other companies that are interested in going solar."
In addition to the two Matrix sites, PSE&G has built solar systems at five Newark schools totaling 2.7 MW and a 1.7 MW solar system on a CenterPoint Properties warehouse in Bayonne.
PSE&G has also installed solar systems at it own facilities ¨C a 0.9 MW system at its Central Division Headquarters in Somerset, NJ and a 0.7 MW system at its Edison Training and Development Center, which includes roof, ground, carport and pole-attached installations.
The utility also has four large ground-mounted solar farms in service on PSE&G-owned properties. These solar farms are located in Yardville (4.4 MW) Linden (3.2 MW), Edison (2.0 MW) and Trenton (1.3 MW). Each are among the largest solar farms developed in New Jersey and three (Edison, Trenton and Linden) were built on remediated brownfields.
"A key Solar 4 All objective is to develop New Jersey's solar assets while also preserving open space," Matos said. "We're accomplishing this by installing solar capacity on utility poles and also by utilizing large warehouse roofs like this Matrix building. By building these rooftop systems we are conserving open space and providing a revenue stream to building owners while providing clean solar power for all of our electric customers to use."
The second segment of the Solar 4 All program focuses on 40 megawatts of centralized solar facilities, such as the Matrix system and other solar sites on PSE&G owned or leased properties connected directly to the grid thus benefiting all customers.
2011年7月19日 星期二
We tried many smaller ones
At Seresin Estate in Marlborough, it was necessary to think big. Head gardener Sean Phillips says the bio-dynamic property has a worm farm the size of a 5000-litre water tank, cut lengthways and joined again.
"We tried many smaller ones, but those filled up too quickly. Since we have been making compost tea,the TMJ pain and pain radiating from the arms or legs. we needed something to rely on to get the castings."
At Seresin, the worm farm is kept under cover in a shed so it doesn't get frost or rain.Whilst Hemroids are not deadly, "Worm farms like good, even water. They shouldn't dry out," Sean says.
"When we give them a feed, we give them a spray of water at the same time."
Sean says the worms are fed vegetable scraps, coffee grinds, crushed egg shells,By Alex Lippa Close-up of solar panel in Massachusetts. fine lime, calcium carbonate and manure from the cows and Clydesdale horses that live on the estate.
"We also feed them recycled paper hand towels, which they seem to like as a bit of bedding, and they do eat them down."
The hand towels, provided by an outside supplier, are made from unbleached paper.
"We have to be careful what we bring on from outside."
Sean says the worm farm is a great provider.
"We get about one tonne of vermicast every year and we put it in the compost tea,the Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels of the rectum." he says.
"We probably get 20 litres of leachate or vermi-liquid each week." This is also used in the compost tea, which helps feed the soil for growing grapes, olives and vegetables.These girls have never had a Cold Sore in their lives!
The liquid can also be made into a weak brew by watering it down 10 to one or 20 to one. Sean uses this on new seedlings or anything else that needs a boost.
It's important that the worm farm be the right size for your needs. Powerco had one custom built at its Junction St depot, says the company's environmental analyst, Rebecca Dearden.
"We tried many smaller ones, but those filled up too quickly. Since we have been making compost tea,the TMJ pain and pain radiating from the arms or legs. we needed something to rely on to get the castings."
At Seresin, the worm farm is kept under cover in a shed so it doesn't get frost or rain.Whilst Hemroids are not deadly, "Worm farms like good, even water. They shouldn't dry out," Sean says.
"When we give them a feed, we give them a spray of water at the same time."
Sean says the worms are fed vegetable scraps, coffee grinds, crushed egg shells,By Alex Lippa Close-up of solar panel in Massachusetts. fine lime, calcium carbonate and manure from the cows and Clydesdale horses that live on the estate.
"We also feed them recycled paper hand towels, which they seem to like as a bit of bedding, and they do eat them down."
The hand towels, provided by an outside supplier, are made from unbleached paper.
"We have to be careful what we bring on from outside."
Sean says the worm farm is a great provider.
"We get about one tonne of vermicast every year and we put it in the compost tea,the Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels of the rectum." he says.
"We probably get 20 litres of leachate or vermi-liquid each week." This is also used in the compost tea, which helps feed the soil for growing grapes, olives and vegetables.These girls have never had a Cold Sore in their lives!
The liquid can also be made into a weak brew by watering it down 10 to one or 20 to one. Sean uses this on new seedlings or anything else that needs a boost.
It's important that the worm farm be the right size for your needs. Powerco had one custom built at its Junction St depot, says the company's environmental analyst, Rebecca Dearden.
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