SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE USA SEASON 17 // Essence Wilmington & Waverly Fredericks / “Chikni Chameli" — Agneepath / Bollywood / Choreography by Achinta S. McDaniel / Top 10 Perform
Announcing CALL an NEA-funded album of new protest songs produced by COSACOSA Art At Large. Philadelphia Jazz Project was fortunate to offer two musical contributions to the project feature superb performances by vocalists Bethlehem, Waverly Alston & V. Shanye Frederick, as well as the beautiful musical support of Veronica Jurkiewicz - violin of Bismuth Quartet, Jocko MacNelly - bass, guitars & banjo, MATT ENGLE - bass, ADAM FAULK - piano & organ and Malik Henry - drums. Due to the COVID 19 Pandemic, these recordings by the instrumentalists were graciously done in their own studios and engineered by the artists themselves. The songs were written by songwriter James Solomon and Phila Jazz Project director, Homer Jackson. For More Info: https://bit.ly/3UCgAGK #PhillyJazz #SingPhillySing #Call #ProtestSongs #MessageInTheMusic #MessageMusic #TruthToPower #AdamFaulk #MattEngle @otentilove @vshaynef @bismuthquartet @taureantunes @mhdrumz @cosacosaartatlarge @philajazzproject @mengle.bass @veronicamj7737 @neaarts @waverly.alston @waverlyalston (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjWjhlqjLU8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Julieta Alvarez; former friend-with-benefits (New York), turned good friend
Viktor Pierce; high school sweetheart, ex-boyfriend
ANTAGONISTIC.
PROFESSIONAL.
Luciana Medina; weekday manager, friend
Joshua Pryce; former weekend manager, on good terms
Verity Wagner; former waitress, on good terms
Sunny Side Up Diner regular customers
Wyatt Wheeler
SOCIAL GROUPS / TOWN ACTIVITIES.
Aqua Avengers
( kayaking group, spring-summer )
Francisco Fontenelle, Apollo Williams, Andrew Jackson, Aindreis Blythe, Archie Morgan, Tyler Day, Fredrick Sullivan, Jeremy Lieberman
Lake Legion
( fishing, catch and release )
Julian Hawthorne, Aindreis Blythe, Josephine Spring, Fredrick Sullivan, Jeremy Lieberman
LGBTQIA+
( casual, currently not attending to avoid his ex-boyfriend )
Apollo Williams, Andrew Jackson, Santiago Pierce, Aindreis Blythe, Riley Day, Keely Harper, River Jackson,Tyler Day, Grace Cheung, Luciana Bentley, Prue Cassidy, Donny Morgan
Ready Set Clean
( localised to Driftwood Haven )
Apollo Williams, Andrew Jackson, Santiago Pierce, Aindreis Blythe, Riley Day, Keely Harper, River Jackson, Tyler Day, Grace Cheung, Luciana Bentley, Prue Cassidy, Donny Morgan
Photo Credit: Laura Fuchs
92NY Harkness Dance Center Presents
MALEEK WASHINGTONSHADES 2.0 D.A.P DIAMONDS OF PRINCIPAL NEW YORK PREMIERE
Choreographer – Maleek WashingtonCollaborators – Waverly Fredericks, SeQuoiia Santiago, Babou Sanneh, Maleek WashingtonIn PersonFriday, June 9, 7:30 pm ETOnlineSaturday, June 10, 12 pm ET – Tuesday, June 13, 12 pm ETTickets from $20 / $10 student
The 92nd…
(—) ★ SPOTTED!! five new stars being added to hollywood’s walk of fame! congratulations to waverly lockhart, micah kennedy, margarita rosario, freya anderson & frederick hawker! you have twenty four hours to send in your account !!
(—) ★ spotted!! WAVERLY LOCKHART on the cover of this week’s most recent tabloid! many say that the 25 year old looks like SYDNEY SWEENEY, but i don’t really see it. while the SINGER/ACTRESS is known for being LOYAL my inside sources say that they have a tendency to be RECKLESS i swear, every time i think of them, i hear the song BEJEWELED by TAYLOR SWIFT {she/her / cisfemale} - penned by CHELSEA, 29, FEMALE, SHE/HER
(—) ★ spotted!! MICAH KENNEDY on the cover of this week’s most recent tabloid! many say that the 22 year old looks like HERO FIENNES TIFFIN, but i don’t really see it. while the RETIRED ATHLETE/REALITY TV STAR is known for being AMBITIOUS my inside sources say that they have a tendency to be ALOOF i swear, every time i think of them, i hear the song LOSING MY RELIGION by R.E.M { he/him, cismale} - penned by CHELSEA, 29. CISFEMALE, SHE/HER
(—) ★ spotted!! MARGARITA ‘MAGGIE’ ROSARIO on the cover of this week’s most recent tabloid! many say that the 24 year old looks like CHRISTINA NADIN, but i don’t really see it. while the MODEL/WRITER is known for being EBULLIENT my inside sources say that they have a tendency to be LOQUACIOUS i swear, every time i think of them, i hear the song BRUISES by RENEE RAPP {she/her / cisfemale} - penned by CHELSEA, 29. CISFEMALE, SHE/HER
(—) ★ spotted!! FREYA ANDERSON on the cover of this week’s most recent tabloid! many say that the 27 year old looks like ELLA PURNELL, but i don’t really see it. while the ACTRESS is known for being AFFECTIONATE my inside sources say that they have a tendency to be SUPERFLOUS i swear, every time i think of them, i hear the song TURNING TABLES by ADELE {she/her / cisfemale} - penned by CHELSEA, 29, FEMALE, SHE/HER
(—) ★ spotted!! FREDERICK HAWKER on the cover of this week’s most recent tabloid! many say that the 25 year old looks like DANNY GRIFFIN, but i don’t really see it. while the MEDIA CONGLOMERATE HEIR is known for being EBULLIENT my inside sources say that they have a tendency to be DIMWITTED i swear, every time i think of them, i hear the song ALL THE SMALL THINGS by BLINK 182 - penned by CHELSEA, 29, FEMALE, SHE/HER
05/24/2023 PODCAST Episode #652-654 TODAY'S GUESTS: Phill Kline, Doug Kelly, Jeffrey Clark, Morgan Griffith, Bob Good, Rachel Adams, Waverly Woods, Jason Woolridge, Sheriff David Clarke + America Speaks - YOUR CALLS! at 1-888-480-JOHN (5646) and GETTR Live! @jfradioshow #GodzillaOfTruth #TruckingTheTruth
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💥We’re thrilled about our RECORD RELEASE TOUR starting this weekend in Salisbury & Greensboro NC + new shows + BOOKING! So please TAG below any event/venue suggestions and we’ll send them a message. — You can check out our new album Beyond the Bells on your fave streaming platforms. Vinyl & cd via our website (Link in BiO) —We hope you enjoy❤️ RECORD RELEASE TOUR: —MAR 3 SALISBURY NC @ SHUG’s —MAR 4 GREENSBORO’s NC @ Little Brother Brewing —MAR 26 GREENVILLE NC @ SpazzFest (venue tba) —APR 2 HENDERSONVILLE NC @ Continuum ART (presented by 1898 Waverly Inn) —APR 14 SALEM VA @ Parkway Brewing Company —APR 15 BRISTOL VA @ Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol —MAY 12 Carolina Indie Fest —MAY 13 North Carolina Brewers & Music Fest —MAY 26 EASTON MD @ the Avalon Theatre — MAY 27 FREDERICK MD @ Olde Mother Brewing —JUN 1 NEWPORT KY @ tba —JUN 2 FRANKFORT KY @ Locals Food Hub Pub —JUN 3 MADISON IN @ tba —JUN 16 SILER CITY NC (Art Show Opening & Concert) @ NC Arts Incubator — JUL 8 LANSING NC @ The Primavera Roadhouse . @ncbrewsmusic @shugsnc @littlebrotherbrew @hrhcbristol @parkwaybrew @1898waverlyinn @continuumartevents @midwood_entertainment @spazzpresentsgreenville @spazzpresents @huggermuggerbrewing @localsfoodhub @ncartsincubator . #Paleface #PalefaceAndMo #NewMusic #NewAlbum #BeyondTheBells #johngreenham #ontour #nowbooking #rocknroll #Indierock #alternative #altfolk #folkrock #indiefolkrock #indie #new #newalbum #concerts #tickets #live #musicfestival #music #festivals #musicians #music (at Charlotte, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpQR9Erp20u/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Reading and writing have a cathartic nature that can be traced back for centuries. Most obviously, this catharsis takes place through different forms of scriptotherapy, the process of working through emotional turmoil through writing like journaling or writing letters, and bibliotherapy, the use of texts such as self-help books or poetry, to aid in therapy practices and increase mental health. Frederick A. Schrank, assistant professor of Counseling and Guidance, and Dennis W. Engels, assistant professor of Counselor Education, review the effectiveness of bibliotherapy in order to better recommend its use to counselors and therapists. They write that reading therapy “consists of three fundamental processes between readers and literature: identification, catharsis, and insight” (Schrank 143). Readers may identify with a character or situation and, in this identification, begin to expand any understanding of themselves or their experiences. Similarly, “Catharsis takes place when readers share and vicariously experience motivations and conflicts presented in literature. Readers often realize their identification and thus gain insight into motives of their own behavior” (Schrank 143). The essence of creative bibliotherapy (bibliotherapy using fictional works) is the reader’s relationship with a written text. It applies the common therapy method, prolonged exposure, to reading and encourages patients to engage with their emotional turmoil in order to reduce triggers and the emotional response in a safe and supportive environment. Extended interaction with a character, for example, incites connection, and a character’s journey becomes a method for patients to connect with their bodies, feel their emotions, discover new ways of communicating their pain, see their situation from an objective view, and much more.
In her article “'You Can Write Your Own Ending’: Storytelling and Counternarratives in Supernatural Fanfiction," Erica Roberts says that "Storytelling can be about exploring sexuality, absolutely – but it is far more often about exploring other aspects of identity and storytelling," (Roberts 60). When a reader enjoys a written work and has an emotional reaction to the story, specifically to the emotional journey the characters are embarking on, they are participating with the world inside the text. If the reader identifies at all with the main character then it is likely that they will perform as the character or narrator, slipping into their skin, so to speak, which in turn blurs the boundaries separating the readers from the narrator. The text then creates a safe distance from which a reader can describe themselves and their mental health or self understanding, perhaps without even realizing it is themselves they are describing. This erasing of boundaries temporarily allows readers to identify with the same group of people, providing a framework for reflection on one’s own life, concerns, and experiences. This process took place for me as I read queer fanfiction (particularly Clexa fanfiction). On the surface, I thought I was simply enjoying a good story (and more often than not, some smut) but under the surface, I was identifying with these characters, their "gay crisis" or struggle to understand themselves after a seemingly change in their sexuality. Many of the stories I would read had a main character who previously thought they were straight (usually Dean Winchester, Harry Potter, Clarke Griffin, and Waverly Earp) and a partner who knows they are not straight and are the object of the first characters desire, thus the main reason they are questioning their sexuality (this person was typically Castiel, Draco Malfoy, Lexa, and Nicole Haught). Over and over, I identified with the first character and longed to have the happy ending they would find with their partner by the end of the story. I was practicing a form of bibliotherapy as my sense of self deepened and my queer literacy grew, often without my knowledge at first.
Group presentation on the film Welfare by Frederick Wiseman
Info about the film: Welfare (1975)
by Frederick Wiseman
In his documentary “Welfare”(1975) Frederick Wiseman captures the activity and atmosphere in a Welfare center in 1970’s New york. His point of view is as unbiased as possible, showing on one side the claimers and on the other the social workers and welfare employees. In his own words, “All aspects of documentary filmmaking involve choice and are therefore manipulative. But the ethical ... aspect of it is that you have to ... try to make [a film that] is true to the spirit of your sense of what was going on. ... My view is that these films are biased, prejudiced, condensed, compressed but fair. I think what I do is make movies that are not accurate in any objective sense, but accurate in the sense that I think they're a fair account of the experience I've had in making the movie.” (potnitz, Frank (May 1991). "Dialogue on film". American Film. 16 (5): 16–21.)
Wiseman’s documentary is structured very loosely, he simply set up his camera and films for days on end, focusing on scenes like the plaidants in interviews with the social workers, or the workers discussing amongst themselves, and occasionally shows clips of the people in the waiting room, the janitor. Whether he had done previous research before is unknown, but one of his goals across his different documentaries is documenting the workings of American institutions and the people who are involved in them.
The documentary shows clearly how varied the cases that are brought up to welfare can be, and the different people who enter the center desperately seeking help. Many of the benefit seekers are european immigrants, young single mothers, men and women of colour and marginalised communities.
The documentary also shows the conflict between the simple act of charity, providing a person money for shelter, food and the convoluted bureaucracy they have to navigate, where even the social workers are confused and have to constantly ask each other for advice. The lack of communication between the different departments is also made apparent, several plaidant explain they have been referred back and forth between departments, in a never ending cycle, and that even when they are able to provide the paperwork they are still not guaranteed any help. Even the language barrier can be a big problem sometimes, when immigrants who speak little to no english have to plead their case and deal with the different papers and statements they are asked to bring.
This shows the stark contrast between the human tragedies and the mechanical, unyielding system, the conversations are repetitive and the claimants and workers go over the same points over and over. The whole exchanges are painful to watch, especially when we learn about the dire situation the people find themselves, their pain and frustration at the system failing them (cheques that are never received by the recipient, fair court hearings taking up time that they do not have, the imminent threat of being evicted and the basics of human rights not being met).
But Wiseman, does not only focus on the claimants but also the workers, and shows that they are just as human as the people on the other side of the desk.
He shows that many workers try their best to help but are tied by the system, or the tense exchanges between desperate, angry plaidants and the overworked social workers.
The documentary also shows the blatant racism people of colour face in 1970’s, through a scene in the wellfare where an elderly white man start insulting a black man sitting beside him, and the situation escalates until police officers have to remove him from the building.
Different important scenes:
A native american man talks about rejected by every organization he has gone too, he talk about the concentration camps his people have been put into and
the fact he has escaped.
“Everywhere i go they say “you’re Indian? Get out of here!’.”
A young man and woman, both married but separated from their spouses. The woman is epileptic and can’t work.
Their smile of relief when they are offered a room is one of the rare moments of happiness in this documentary. (it would have been interesting to see the accommodation the people are given)
A recovered drug addict who got himself work, an apartment and a dog, then lost everything but the dog, is told he can have a room in a hostel. He objects that he can't take his dog there. But the official says: "We're giving assistance to you, not your dog."
German immigrant who says he still believes that America is “a good country” , that wants to help people, but under under the circumstances he is considering suicide."I'd better look for a nice place to hang myself."
A young black woman is driven to tears, her interview lasts for hours with the conversation going back and forth about papers, authorizations and contradicting bureaucracy and rules.
Welfare social workers discussing how they can help the plaidants, and how to sort out the paperwork. It becomes clear that even the workers are confused by the numerous convoluted legislations, and the paperwork the plaidants are supposed to bring.
In the video, it can be seen that the artist wanted to focus on what the minority in the USA goes through every day, the problems that they have to face because of the environment they were raised in or brought to throughout their lives. The film is made in the 70s in New York, a city that is known for being a gigantic melting pot filled with people from different backgrounds.
The United States is a country that revolves around making money off of people instead of actually caring about them and their health and condition. That can obviously be seen in that film, when for example one of the people in it mentions that he hasn't eaten in 3 days because of the small amount of money that he has been given. He also mentions that he obviously can’t go around stealing food because that will lead him to get arrested, which just shows that those people are such in bad situations that they even consider stealing food to feed themselves and their families as they dont have another option, the government isn't providing them what they need and that is a very serious issue.
A problem that a lot of Europeans complain about in America when mentioning it is the lack of health insurance. There are many people who don't get any of their basic health needs because they just can't afford it. It gets to the point where people just deal with broken arms, legs, etc by themselves because paying for a simple appointment would be too expensive. The country has many problems when dealing with minorities and this film shows what those people go through by using a technique of recording them in a position where it seems as if they are trapped/with no way out. This also affects the person who is watching the documentary as it gives them a sensation of anxiety but also bringing a sense of naturality to it, as if the one who watches it is in their position dealing with the problems with them.
Throughout the documentary there appears to be an endless cycle of clients (from all walks of life) seeking financial help, but getting no quick resolve as they are having to explain and give proof on their situations over and over again; and to different departments. This suggests there is a lack of communication and/or understanding of the states rules and laws within the worker’s company. Evidently I am led to believe the blame for this confusion and lack of help for those financially struggling is on the USA government rather than both the parties shown in the documentary because the system is more concerned with making money FROM the people rather than making money FOR the people. Another reason I believe the workers aren’t to blame is because despite the chaos and some prejudice, they do all listen and attempt to help the clients that come to them, even if it was poorly. With more education and organisation within the company I do think many of the issues would have been resolved.
Welfare is a 3 hour long in depth look at the American welfare system. The film was shot in the Waverly Welfare Center in lower Manhattan where Wiseman documented the conversations and interactions that took place between citizens of New York and social workers (supposedly) helping them.
Wiseman’s method of filming in the majority of his films is to simply set up a camera for days on end and try to capture as much information as possible, this helped him somewhat in keeping his films unbiased but in his own words; film making involves choice and is therefore manipulative. As such films cannot be unbiased.
Wiseman’s ability is evident when we consider how he had to slough through days of film in order to make a film about bureaucracy entertaining at all times. Some conversations in this film feel so exaggerated or surreal that you can’t help but wonder if the individuals being filmed even knew there was a camera on them, but it being 1970 there is no way they couldn’t have noticed so they knew they were being filmed but either just did not care or thought they were totally justified.
At many times the social workers were portrayed as patient and helpful though we find ourselves sometimes rooting for the client even at times where they aren’t necessarily in the right out if sheer empathy for their situation in being bounced back and forth places and told different things, getting nowhere in the process.
An example of both a surreal and empathetic situation occurs around 2 hours and 40 minutes in where a man is trying desperately to get his social security check having being led to the welfare department from the social security department and is subsequently told to go back to the social security department.
He goes into explaining how he “rips off” different retailers and individuals to get by currently such as stealing chocolate bars from woolworths so he can eat or through ripping off people with car scams. Despite his questionable morality I cannot help but feel empathetic for him even through his ranting, nonsensical stories about mind control, psychic research and coincidental references to Godot.
I find it funny how a film shot in black and white portrays it’s subject matter in such a grey manner. Whilst the welfare system in America is portrayed as flawed and needing reform, wiseman shows neither the staff nor the clients as totally in the right or the wrong. There are situations where both sides are in the wrong and he seems to have balanced it out between the two.
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Announcing CALL an NEA-funded album of new protest songs produced by COSACOSA Art At Large. Philadelphia Jazz Project was fortunate to offer two musical contributions to the project feature superb performances by vocalists Bethlehem, Waverly Alston & V. Shanye Frederick, as well as the beautiful musical support of Veronica Jurkiewicz - violin of Bismuth Quartet, Jocko MacNelly - bass, guitars & banjo, MATT ENGLE - bass, ADAM FAULK - piano & organ and Malik Henry - drums. Due to the COVID 19 Pandemic, these recordings by the instrumentalists were graciously done in their own studios and engineered by the artists themselves. The songs were written by songwriter James Solomon and Phila Jazz Project director, Homer Jackson. For More Info: https://bit.ly/3UCgAGK #PhillyJazz #SingPhillySing #Call #ProtestSongs #MessageInTheMusic #MessageMusic #TruthToPower #AdamFaulk #MattEngle @otentilove @vshaynef @bismuthquartet @taureantunes @mhdrumz @cosacosaartatlarge @philajazzproject @mengle.bass @veronicamj7737 @neaarts @waverly.alston @waverlyalston (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci-JMVCObPg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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RaeRae House by Maynard Architects. Photo – Peter Bennetts
Quandong Cottage by Zana Wright. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Highgate Park House by Vokes and Peters. Photo by Christopher Frederick Jones
CJH Studio by Penthouse M. Photo – Cathy Schusler. Malvern Residence by Doherty Design Studio. Photo – Derek Swalwell.
Whynot Street Carport and Pool by Kieron Gait Architects. Photo – Cristopher Frederick Jones. Garden House Garden by Ben Scott Garden Design. Photo – Derek Swalwell.
HARU Light by Skeehan Studio. Photo – Rachel Byron. Ceto Collection by Ross Gardam. Photo – Haydn Cattach.
Chromatic Fantastic Cabinets, Danielle Brustman. Photo – Jonathan Griggs. L’Art de vivre Lounge Chair by Fomu. Photo – Sean Fennessy. Styling – Jess Lillico
Annie Coop Textiles by Annie Coop. Photo – Lillie Thompson. The Tiwi Strong Women’s Collection by North. Photo – Hilary Faye.
Holding Light by Daisy Watt and Samantha Seary. Photo – Daisy Watt. Graft Vase Series by Liam Flemming. Photo – Grant Hancock.
100% Recycled Eyewear by Good Citizens. Photo – Dan Hilburn. New Model by Dowel Jones and Soft Serve Studio. Photo – Cricket Studio.
Studio Collection by Lucas Wearne. Photo – Lucas Wearne. J5 Cabinet by James Howe. Photo – Peter Ryle.
Gulnura Table by Foolscap Studio + Foolscap Studio. Photo – Tatjana Plitt. In Absence by Edition Office + Yhonnie Scarce. Photo – Ben Hoskings.
Drum roll please…. in partnership with Laminex, today we share the finalists in the 2020 The Design Files + Laminex Design Awards!
From incredible Australian homes in the Residential Architecture category; to thoughtful, detailed craftsmanship in the Handcrafted category; to innovative and inspiring ideas in the Sustainable Design or Initiative category, the thing I love most about our Awards program is the broad range of projects it encompasses – big and small! It really presents such a thorough and varied snapshot of the design landscape in this country, and if this Awards program is anything to go by, there’s so much to celebrate.
We have 119 finalists (!) across 10 categories – Residential Architecture (supported by Brickworks), Interior Design (supported by DeLonghi), Landscape Design, Lighting Design, Furniture Design (supported by Jardan), Textile Design, Handcrafted, Sustainable Design or Initiative (supported by Country Road), Collaboration and Emerging Designer (supported by Phoenix Tapware).
The shortlisting process this year was not for the fainthearted! Over countless emails, Zoom calls and a couple of socially distanced meetings, we worked alongside our 25 judges to refine each shortlist. Honestly – it wasn’t easy, the calibre was so high across the board, and we’re so grateful for every single entry. THANK YOU to everyone who entered, and of course, to our expert judges for lending their time and wisdom to the process.
While each shortlisted project is listed below, the photographs here represent only a small sample of the lineup! You can see more about each finalist right now on our Awards website. We’ll be taking a closer look at all these projects over the coming months, as we get closer to our Awards Ceremony in November. (Fingers crossed on that!).
RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE
This category seeks to award one standout Australian residential architecture project. Ground-up builds, renovations and additions are all eligible within this category.
Judges: John Wardle (John Wardle Architects), Rachel Nolan (Kennedy Nolan) and Karen Alcock (MAA Architects)
The Residential Architecture award is supported by Brickworks.
Austin Maynard – RaeRae House
Benn & Penna Architecture – Balmain Rock
Vokes & Peters – Highgate Park House
Topology Studio – House at Otago Bay
Anthrosite Architects – Waratah Secondary House
Clare Cousins Architects – Beaumaris House
Zana Wright – Quandong Cottage
Archier & HIP V HYPE – Davison Street
Emma Mitchell Architects – CLT House
MRTN Architects – Good Life House
Andrew Burges Architects – Bismarck House
Sibling Architecture – Glassbook House
Lineburg Wang – Park Road House
Ron Kennon Architects – Fitzroy North House 02
CO-AP Architects – Woollahra Courtyard House
Jesse Bennett Studio – Tjuringa
FMD Architects – CLT House
Studio Bright – Ruckers Hill House
INTERIOR DESIGN
This category seeks to award one distinctive Australian residential interior design Project created by an individual or studio.
Judges: Miriam Fanning (Mim Design), Chelsea Hing (Chelsea Hing) and Juliette Arent (Arent & Pyke)
The Interior Design award is supported by De Longhi.
Flack Studio – Potts Point Residence
Flack Studio – Middle Park Residence
Fowler & Ward – Bourke Street Apartment
Studio CD – Art House
Workroom – Toorak Residence
Edwina Glenn – Brass House
Robson Rak Architecture & Interiors – Spanish Queen House
Studio Gorman – The Quarterdeck
YSG Studio – Budge Over Dover
Studio Moore – Ross Farm – Barn
Studio Moore – Ross Farm – Dairy
Hearth Studio – Slow Beam
CJH Studio – Penthouse M
Doherty Design Studio – Malvern Residence Two
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
This category seeks to award one standout Australian Landscape Design project. Residential, public and community gardens completed within the last three years are all eligible within this category.
Judges: Paul Bangay (Paul Bangay Garden Design), William Dangar (Dangar Barin Smith) and Georgina Reid (The Planthunter)
Acre – Dune House
Kate Seddon Landscape Design – Tarrawarra Estate Pathway
Kate Seddon Landscape Design – The Composed Garden
Kathleen Murphy Landscape Design – Native Retreat Studio Garden
Ian Barker Gardens – Deepdene
Tristan Peirce Landscape Architecture – Cottesloe 01
Rolling Stone Landscapes – Amongst The Trees
Keiron Gait Architects + Dan Young Landscape Architect –Whynot Street Carport and Pool
Eckersley Garden Architecture – Yarra River Cascading Garden
Garden Life – Palm Beach Garden
Ben Scott – Garden House Garden
LIGHTING DESIGN
This category seeks to award one distinctive Australian lighting design project. Individual products or product ranges developed within Australia, bespoke designs, one-off lighting projects and installations are all eligible in this category.
Judges: Volker Haug (Volker Haug Studio) and Kate Stokes (Coco Flip)
Skeehan Studio – Haru
Dale Hardiman & Stephen Royce – Open Garden
Liam Fleming & Dean Toepfer – Solute
Ross Gardam – Ceto
Koskela – Ngalya/Together
Studio Henry Wilson – Pillar
Copper Design – Flask Lighting System
Takeawei – Lighthouse Lamp
Alex Earl – Olid Ring Pendant
Pop & Scott –Cosmos Collection
TEXTILE DESIGN
This category seeks to award one distinctive Australian textile design project. One-off textile designs, textile collections and textile-based fashion or homewares products will be considered in this category.
Judges: Cassie Byrnes (Variety Hour) and Luciana Wallis (Warwick Fabrics).
Kip & Co with Bábbarra Women’s Centre – Kip & Co x Bábbarra
Annie Cooper – Annie Coop Textiles
Baina – Collection .01
Ellen McKenna – From Art To Fashion
Gemma Threadgate – Sleep
Magpie Goose – Magpie Goose
North Home – The Tiwi Strong Women’s Collection
Gorman & Mangkaja Arts Resource Agency – Mangkaja x Gorman
Pampa – To-yik-ca
CASTLE – Little Garden Bedlinen
FURNITURE DESIGN
This category seeks to award one distinctive Australian furniture design project. Individual products and/or product ranges developed within Australia, bespoke pieces, fixed and freestanding furniture designs are all eligible in this category.
Judges: Nick Garnham (Jardan) and Khai Liew (Khai Liew Design).
The Furniture Design award is supported by Jardan.
Adam Goodrum & Arthur Seigneur – Exquisite Corpse Credenza
Danielle Brustman – Chromatic Fantastic Cabinet
Manapan x Foolscap Studio – Gulnura Table
AKWT – Itto Table
Cenzo – Loop Chair
Ferguson George – Flyde Lounge Chair
Fomu – L’Art de Vivre Lounge Chair
Foolscap Studio – Soufflé Lounge
Hugh McCarthy & Foolscap Studio – JX8 Dining Table
James Howe – J7 Day Bed
Manuel Canestrini & Colin Whitehead – Symbiont Coffee Table
Oku Space – Breezeway Cabinet
Studio Thomas Lentini – Central Park Road Table
Biasol Studio – Comoda Sofa
HANDCRAFTED
This category seeks to award one outstanding Australian handcrafted project, completed by either an individual, group or organisation. A single handcrafted functional, decorative or wearable item, or a handcrafted product range are all eligible in this category.
Tjunkaya Tapaya of Tjanpi Desert Weavers – Tjanpi Teapot
James Lemon – Pest Chairs
Szilvassy – Aether
Daisy Watt and Samantha Seary – Holding Light
Georgina Proud – Glass Houses
Cut Throat Knives – Imprint
Kirsten Perry – The Lost Homes of Soft Boiled Beings
Liam Fleming – Graft Vase Series
Nicolette Johnson – Assemblage
Siân Boucherd – Oyster Shell
Tantri Mustika – Lithify
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN or INITIATIVE
This category seeks to award one outstanding Australian sustainably designed product, concept, idea or initiative, developed by either an individual, group or organisation. This includes functional products, furniture and lighting, as well as concepts, ideas and community initiatives with positive environmental outcomes.
Judges: Karina Seljak (Seljak Brand) and Jeremy McLeod (Breathe Architecture)
The Sustainable Design or Initiative award is supported by Country Road.
Adam Cornish Design & Junglefy – Junglefy Breathing Wall
Dale Hardiman & Stephen Royce – Open Garden
Dowel Jones & Soft Serve Studio – New Model
Five Mile Radius – Waste Terrazzo
Good Citizens – 100% Recycled Eyewear
Commune & Co – Cirque du Soil
Koala Eco – Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products
Returnr – Deposit-return system + products
Seed & Sprout – Raise The Bar
Melbourne Food Hub – Grow/Source/Eat
Sussex Taps – Circa
Waverly Woolen Mills – 100% Natural Fibre
EMERGING DESIGNER
This category seeks to award one designer, architect, independent creative or studio, working in any creative discipline, who has launched their own professional practice within the last three years.
Judges: Sophie Gannon (Sophie Gannon Gallery) and Simone LeAmon (Hugh Williamson Curator of Contemporary Design and Architecture, NGV).
The Emerging Designer award is supported by Phoenix Tapware.
Pierce Widera – Architects and Interior Designers
Brahman Perera – Interior Designer
Cassie Hansen – Ceramicist
CJH Studio – Interior Architects and Product Designers
James Howe – Furniture Designer
Fowler and Ward – Architects
Neighbourhood Studio – Sculptor
Kennon – Architects and Interior Designers
COLLABORATION
This category seeks to award one collaborative design project, where two or more separate creative practitioners, businesses or entities have come together to create one collaborative product, product range, installation, built structure or other creative project.
Judges: Amanda Henderson (Gloss Creative), Jeremy Wortsman (The Jacky Winter Group) and Megan Morton.
Nudie Jeans x Waverley Mills – Recycled Blanket
Arthur Seigneur & Adam Goodrum – Exquisite Corpse
Centre for Appropriate Technology, Elliat Rich & Outside Assembly -Wren Furniture Suite for ApMurra Furniture
Edition Office & Daniel Boyd – For Our Country
Edition Office & Yhonnie Scarce – In Absence
Manapan Furniture x Foolscap Studio – Gulnura Furniture Suite
Nicholas Johnston & Kristian Klein – Krof Cutlery
Obus & Olana Janfa – Olana x Obus
Pan After & Alice Oehr – Paper Pattern Collection
The Big Group & Koichi Takada Architects – Landmark by Lexus
Phew!
Winners will be announced in an awards ceremony at Deakin Edge, Federation Square in Melbourne on Thursday, November 5th, 2020.
You can explore photographs of all the shortlisted projects over on the TDF Awards website. Stay tuned for in-depth coverage of each category shortlist over the coming weeks – starting with a closer look at the Residential Architecture finalists next Monday!
ElderPerfect a leading publisher on senior healthcare across the United States, today announced the recipients of the Best Nursing Homes in Pennsylvania for 2020. These awards are designed to recognize providers based on their ability to consistently deliver excellence in the areas of Health Inspections, Quality of Residence Care, Penalties and Staffing. We’ve evaluated over 695 facilities, of which 153 (22%) met our top rating. This report marks the Gold Standard in terms of care for seniors.
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Ranked Best Facilities
5/5
US Standard vs. Best Facilities
Average Number of Beds: 106 vs 95
Average Occupancy: 81% vs 83%
Average Health Inspection Rating: 2.82 / 5.00 vs. 3.90 / 5.00
Average Government Rating: 3.01 / 5.00 vs. 4.49 / 5.00
Rating Methodology
Health Inspections
Every year, the government assigns inspectors to conduct a formal review of nursing homes for regulatory purposes to meet the mandates outlined for Medicare and Medicaid, this aims to measure and improve the safety of residents across providers. Facilities may also be inspected when complaints are submitted or based on a reported incident. When noncompliance is identified, the facility is served a citation that indicates which regulation that was identified, along with the severity of the incident. Nursing homes are subsequently required to execute a program of resolution in order to meet compliance. Some scenarios require enforcement actions to be applied, such as a civil monetary penalty or withholding of payment(s), to incentivize resolution in a timely manner.
Penalties
Facilities are applied 2 types of penalties due to non-compliance / accumulation of incidents. Civil penalties are monetary fines that may be applied to a facility based on citations / infractions identified during a review. The severity of a penalty is defined primarily by the size and frequency of the infraction.
Quality of Residence Care
There are 3 types of resident care ratings, but for this exercise, we primarily focused on the overall quality measure rating. The quality measures (QMs) include 17 data points that are derived from clinical information reported by the respective nursing home and also from Medicare claims data submitted for payment. Ratings are calculated for the QM domain using the 4 most recent quarters for which data are available. A nursing home receives points contingent on performance on each measure (weighting distribution is not equal).
Staffing
Staffing research is submitted regularly by the facility and is adjusted for the requirement of the facilities residents. For each of registered nurse staff and total staffing, a 1 - 5 rating is applied according to definitions established for each category. These ratings are subsequently combined to assign an overall staffing rating. As an example, to get an overall staffing rating of 5 stars, nursing homes must earn a rating of 5 stars for both registered nurses and total staffing. Nursing homes could also be assigned a 1 star rating should they not have a registered nurse on-site daily, and do not submit staffing data, or which the data cannot be verified.
Best Nursing Homes in Pennsylvania
PASSAVANT RETIREMENT AND HEALT
NESHAMINY MANOR HOME
GOOD SHEPHERD HOME RAKER CENTER
PHOEBE RICHLAND HCC
TWINBROOK HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
NEW EASTWOOD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
SAINT MARY'S VILLA NURSING HOM
LUTHERAN HOME AT TOPTON, THE
SIMPSON HOUSE INC
MIFFLIN CENTER
AMBLER EXTENDED CARE CENTER
CORNWALL MANOR
BUCKINGHAM VALLEY REHABILITATION AND NURSINGCENTER
SARAH REED SENIOR LIVING
HAMILTON ARMS CENTER
BROOKSIDE HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER
SAINT PAUL HOMES
GARDENS AT YORK TERRACE, THE
WESBURY UNITED METHODIST COMMU
KENDAL AT LONGWOOD
RYDAL PARK OF PHILADELPHIA PRS
MORAVIAN MANOR
ZERBE SISTERS NURSING CENTER,
BRETHREN VILLAGE
WILLIAM HOOD DUNWOODY CARE CTR
QUARRYVILLE PRESBYTERIAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
STONERIDGE TOWNE CENTRE
CALVARY FELLOWSHIP HOMES INC
GUY AND MARY FELT MANOR, INC
KINZUA HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
SPANG CREST MANOR
PINE RUN HEALTH CENTER
CROSSLANDS
LUTHER ACRES MANOR
LAUREL CENTER
BRIARLEAF NURSING AND CONVAL C
HICKORY HOUSE NURSING HOME
LEBANON VALLEY BRETHREN HOME
MESSIAH LIFEWAYS AT MESSIAH VILLAGE
PENNSWOOD VILLAGE
HOMELAND CENTER
GWYNEDD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
WILLOWBROOKE COURT-SOUTHAMPTON
WILLOWBROOKE COURT SKD CARE CENTER AT LIMA ESTATES
WILLOWBROOKE COURT-SPRING HOUS
WILLOWBROOKE CTSKDCARECTR AT FORTWASHINGTONESTATES
COMMUNITY AT ROCKHILL, THE
ELM TERRACE GARDENS
GROVE MANOR
WESLEY ENHANCED LIVING - DOYLESTOWN
QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - SARVER
SHERWOOD OAKS
PENNSBURG MANOR
DOCK TERRACE
MENNONITE HOME, THE
TEL HAI RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
FAIRVIEW MANOR
ST LUKES VILLA
LUTHER CREST NURSING FACILITY
BLOUGH HEALTH CARE CENTER INC
CARING HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CARE & REHAB CTR
WEST HILLS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
ROLLING MEADOWS
SOUDERTON MENNONITE HOMES
HOLY FAMILY HOME
JOHN J KANE REGIONAL CENTER-GL
PETER BECKER COMMUNITY
FREDERICK LIVING - CEDARWOOD
WILLOWBROOKE CTSKDCARECTR ATNORMANDY FARMS ESTATES
KUTZTOWN MANOR
COUNTRYSIDE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY
CLARION HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
LINWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
WAVERLY HEIGHTS
RIDDLE MEMORIAL HOSP HB SNF
PRESBYTERIAN CTR FOR CONT CARE
MORAVIAN HALL SQUARE HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER
EDGEHILL NURSING AND REHAB CEN
WILLOWBROOKE COURT SKILLED CARE CENTER AT BRITTANY
FELLOWSHIP MANOR
LAKESIDE AT WILLOW VALLEY
MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES-PETERS TOWNSHIP
CHURCH OF GOD HOME, INC
PLEASANT VIEW COMMUNITIES
LANDIS HOMES
HIGHLANDS AT WYOMISSING
THORNWALD HOME
LUTHERAN COMMUNITY AT TELFORD
FAIRMOUNT HOMES
LITTLE FLOWER MANOR
SCHUYLKILL CENTER
LEBANON VALLEY HOME THE
HCC AT WHITE HORSE VILLAGE
MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES-KING OF PRUSSIA
FOXDALE VILLAGE
MERCY CENTER NURSING UNIT INC
EPHRATA MANOR
HRH TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT(A D/B/A ENTITY OF HRHS)
BUTLER MEMORIAL HOSP TCF
ORWIGSBURG NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - MERCER
PHOEBE BERKS HEALTH CARE CENTE
SNU ARMSTRONG CO MEMORIAL HOSP
MEADVILLE MEDICAL CTR TCU
HOMEWOOD AT PLUM CREEK
NORTH HILLS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - HENRY CLAY
BRADFORD ECUMENICAL HOME, INC
KIRKLAND VILLAGE
CHAPEL POINTE AT CARLISLE
UPMC MCKEESPORT LONG TERM CARE
SACRED HEART HOSPITAL TCF
STONERIDGE POPLAR RUN
BERKSHIRE CENTER
LEHIGH CENTER
TRANSITIONAL SUB-ACUTE UNIT
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL TSU
NAAMANS CREEK COUNTRY MANOR
GLEN AT WILLOW VALLEY
UPMC NORTHWEST TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT
TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER AT GROVE CITY MED CTR,THE
MANCHESTER COMMONS OF PRESBYTERIAN SENIORCARE
ABRAMSON SENIOR CARE AT LANKENAU MEDICAL CENTER
POWERBACK REHABILITATION 3485 DAVISVILLE ROAD
COUNTRY MEADOWS NURSING CENTER OF BETHLEHEM
INN AT FREEDOM VILLAGE,THE
MARGARET E. MOUL HOME
THE PINES AT PHILADELPHIA REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CTR
ABRAMSON RESIDENCE
GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE
MON VALLEY CARE CENTER
MORAVIAN VILLAGE OF BETHLEHEM
REHAB AT SHANNONDELL
CONEMAUGH MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER TCU
ANN'S CHOICE
GOOD SHEPHERD HOME-BETHLEHEM
HEINZ TRANSITIONAL REHABILITATION UNIT
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR
WELLINGTON TERRACE
MT HOPE NAZARENE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
CONTINUING CARE AT MARIS GROVE
PROVIDENCE POINT HEALTHCARE RESIDENCE
CHRIST'S HOME RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
POWERBACK REHABILITATION PHOENIXVILLE
MAPLE FARM
PENN STATE HEALTH TRANSITIONAL CARE
HARMONY PHYSICAL REHABILITATION
PARAMOUNT NURSING & REHAB AT PETERS TOWNSHIP LLC
REHABILITATION CENTER AT BRETHREN VILLAGE LLC
POWERBACK REHABILITATION EXTON
PENNSYLVANIA SOLDIERS AND SAILORS HOME
DELAWARE VALLEY VETERAN'S HOME
SOUTHWESTERN VETERANS CENTER