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Squashing the Garden
March 1, 2021 Dan Lewis Uncategorized 0
Soil, sun, seeds, and water. In general, that's enough to get you started on your own home vegetable garden. Depending on where you are, you can grow different things. Climate matters, of course, but so do some other factors — for example, if there are a lot of deer where you live, it may be hard to grow almost anything (as my own experience proved) without proper fencing. But that aside, if you have the land and the patience, you can probably make yourself a good amount of otherwise-free food.
Or it may cost you $50 a day in fines.
Starting in 1996 or so, Hermine Ricketts and Tom Carroll started a garden in the front yard of their home in Miami Shores, Flordia. They grew all sorts of vegetables — lettuces, Swiss chards, kale, okra, spinach, and even onions. In some years, the garden provided the couple's entire supply of vegetables and perhaps a majority of their diet altogether. But in 2013, that came to a screeching halt. Miami Shores had a zoning ordinance that prohibited homeowners from growing vegetables in their front yards. And for the first time in memory, the town decided to enforce it.
Ricketts, who led the couple's defense of their garden, protested. As the Palm Beach Post reported, the couple had originally tried to grow their vegetables in their backyard, but "the sunlight conditions weren't right." Growing the vegetables in the front yard was their only option for their gardening goals. So that August, per NPR, "Ricketts went before the town's code enforcement board to protest, but [. . . ] board ruled the vegetables must go. The zoning inspector told Ricketts which plants she had to pull up," or face a $50 per day fine for non-compliance. And a bill for $1,500 a month during growing season — which is most of the year in southern Florida — wasn't in the couple's budget.
Pro bono legal representation, though, was. The couple sued the town, noting that "only vegetables are explicitly banned—trees, fruit and garden gnomes are just fine" per their attorneys' website. (In the above-linked NPR article, their lawyer also noted that "pink flamingos" — plastic ones, I presume — are also allowed under the ordinance, for whatever that's worth.) In fact, the town's ordinance allowed them to grow other food-bearing plants — Ricketts had a peach tree, some blueberry bushes, strawberries, and more, all of which were left alone by the zoning inspector. But when it came to the vegetables, the courts didn't care. As the Miami Herald reported, "a 10-page ruling filled with legal analysis on the definition of vegetables, Circuit Judge Monica Gordo acknowledged she wasn't quite sure how the gardens ruin the aesthetics of a neighborhood. But she got to the root of the law: Miami Shores still has every right to decide front-yard veggies make a neighborhood ugly." The couple appealed but got the same result — Miami Shores' ordinance, while perhaps seemingly arbitrary, was perfectly constitutional — and the garden was, therefore, prohibited.
But while the courts saw no legal basis for Ricketts' claim, the public attention to the absurd result carried the day. In 2019, the state legislature enacted a new law, stating that (with some exceptions for stuff like water and fertilizer use), Miami Shores and other municipalities "may not regulate vegetable gardens on residential properties." Back yard, front yard, it doesn't matter — go ahead and grow your greens.
Sadly, Ms. Ricketts didn't get to enjoy her new law, or old garden, for very long. She passed away in August of 2019, a few weeks after her husband and lawyers held a ceremonial replanting of her now legal-garden.
Bonus fact: In 1995, a Swedish woman lost her wedding ring — she took it off while in the kitchen and when she went to put it back on afterward, it was gone. But not forever. In 2011, it turned up again: around a carrot growing in her garden. As the BBC reported, her theory is that the ring "was lost in vegetable peelings that were turned into compost or fed to their sheep," and, ultimately, ended up in the soil used in her garden.
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June 14 – The party spends most of the day drying out equipment, rations and clothing; Major Powell and Captain Howell conduct some geologic work while admiring the landscapes, the mixture of high mountains, meadows and canyons with the Green River far below.
June 15, — To-day, while we make another portage, a peak, standing on the east wall, is climbed by two of the men and found to 2,700 feet above the river. Here we have three falls in close succession. Here we have three falls in close succession.
At the first the water is compressed into a very narrow channel against the right-hand cliff, and falls 15 feet in 10 yards. At the second we have a broad sheet of water tumbling down 20 feet over a group of rocks that thrust their dark heads above the foam. The third is a broken fall, or a short, abrupt rapid, where the water makes a descent of more than 20 feet among huge, fallen fragments of the cliff. We name the group Triplet Falls. We make a portage around the first; past the second and the third we let down with lines".
"During the afternoon, Dunn and Howland having returned from their climb, we run down three quarters of a mile on quiet waters and land at the head of another fall. On examination, we find that for a half mile with a descent of a hundred feet, in a channel beset with great numbers of huge boulders. This stretch of the river is named Hells Half Mile". The remaining portion of the day is occupied in making a trail among the rocks at the foot of the rapid".
NOTE: Trail making is necessary when the river bank is a talus slope. You have to remove enough rocks and debris to allow for good footing when making a portage.
June 16, — "Our first work this morning is to carry our cargoes to the foot of the falls. Then we commence letting down the boats. We take two of them down in safety, but not without difficulty; for, where such a vast body of water, rolling down an inclined plane, is broken into eddies and cross-currents by rocks projecting from the cliffs and piles of boulders in the channel, it requires excessive labor and much care to prevent the boats from being dashed against the rocks or breaking away. Sometimes we are compelled to hold the boat against a rock above a chute until a second line, attached to the stern, is carried to some point below, and when all is ready the first line is detached and the boat given to then, when she shoots down and the men below swing her into some eddy".
"At such a place we are letting down the last boat, and as she is set free a wave turns her broadside down the stream, with the stem, to which the line is attached, from the shore and a little up. They haul on the line to bring the boat in, but the power of the current, striking obliquely against her, shoots her out into the middle of the river. The men have their hands burned with the friction of the passing line; the boat breaks away and speeds with great velocity down the stream. The "Maid of the Canyon" is lost! So it seems; but she drifts some distance and swings into an eddy; in which she spins about until we arrive with the small boat and rescue her".
Powell accompanied by an unnamed companion climb to a vantage point 1,000 feet above the river. From here he can look up two canyons that intersect the river at right angles to the river.
"The rocks below are red and brown, set in deep shadows, but above they are buff and vermillion and stand in the sunshine. The light above, made more brilliant by the bright-tinted rocks, and the shadows below, more gloomy by reason of the somber hues of the brown walls, increase the apparent depths of the canyons, and it seems a long way up to the world of sunshine and open sky, and a long way down to the bottom of the canyon glooms. Never before have I received such an impression of the vast heights of these canyon walls, not even at the Cliff of the Harp, where the very heavens seemed to rest on their summits".
Some of the near vertical canyon walls reach 2,500 feet above the river.
"Late in the afternoon we make a short run to the mouth of another little creek, coming down from the left into an alcove filled with luxuriant vegetation. Here camp is made, with a group of cedars on one side and a dense mass of box elders and dead willows on the other".
"I go up to explore the alcove. While away a whirlwind comes and scatters the fire among the dead willows and the cedar spray, and soon there is a conflagration. The men rush for the boats, leaving all they cannot readily seize at the moment, and even then they have their clothing burned and hair singed, and Bradley has his ears scorched. The cook fills his arms with the mess-kit, and jumping into a boat, stumbles and falls, and away go our cooking utensils into the river. Our plates are gone; our spoons are gone; our knives and forks are gone".
" When on the boats, the men are compelled to cut loose, as the flames, running out on the overhanging willows, are scorching them. Loose on the stream, they must go down, for the water is too swift to make headway against it. Just below is a rapid, filled with rocks. On the shoot, no channel explored, no signal to guide them! Just at this juncture I chance to see them, but have not yet discovered the fire, and the strange movements of the men fill me with astonishment. Down the rocks I clamber, and run to the bank. When I arrive they have landed. Then we all go back to the late camp to see if anything left behind can be saved. Some of the clothing and bedding taken out of the boats is found, also a few tin cups, basins, and a camp kettle; and this is all the mess-kit we now have. Yet we do just as well as ever".
Lodore Canyon has been hard on Powell's expedition; the loss of a boat and supplies; a fire that creates such havoc as to lose part of their mess-kit; and now the remaining boats must accommodate more weight as they redistribute the rations, equipment and men.
The rapids in the Canyon of Lodore are rated as class III and class IV these can be difficult and are dangerous, especially for wood boats. The modern rafters use rubber inflatables that can strike a rock and bounce off unharmed, Powell's wooden boats could not.
June 17, — "We run down to the mouth of Yampa River. This has been a chapter of disasters and toils, notwithstanding which the Canyon of Lodore was not void of scenic interest, even beyond the power of pen to tell. The roar of its waters was heard unceasingly from the hour we entered it until we landed here. No quiet in all that time. But its walls and cliffs, its peaks and crags, its amphitheaters and alcoves, tell a story of beauty and grandeur that I hear yet – and shall hear".
Powell's notes relate that the canyon walls of Lodore, beginning at the Gate of Lodore averaged 2,000 feet high throughout the canyons length with the highest at Dunn's Cliff measuring 2,700 feet above the river.
"The Yampa enters the Green from the east. At a point opposite its mouth the Green runs to the south, at the foot of a rock about 700 feet high and a mile long, and then turns sharply around the rock to the right and runs back in a northerly course parallel to its former direction for nearly another mile, thus having the opposite sides of a long narrow rock for its bank. The tongue so formed is a peninsular precipice with a mural escarpment along its whole course on the east, but broken down at places on the west".
"On the east side of the river, opposite the rock and below the Yampa, there is a little park; there are three river entrance s to this park: one down the Yampa; one below , by coming up the Green; and another down the Green. There is also a land entrance down a lateral canyon. Elsewhere the park is inaccessible"."Great hollow domes are seen in the eastern side of the rock, against which the Green sweeps; willows border the river; clumps of box-elder are seen; and a few cottonwoods stand at the lower end. Standing opposite the rock, our words are repeated with startling clearness, but in a soft, mellow tone, that transforms them into magical music. Scarcely can one believe it is the echo of his own voice".
"During the afternoon Bradley and I climb some cliffs to the north. Mountain sheep are seen above us, and the stand out on the rocks and eye us intently, not seeming to move".
A ram beats a warning with his hoof, "and they bound away together, leaping over rocks and chasms and climbing walls where no man can follow, and this with an ease and grace most wonderful".
"At night we return to our camp under the box-elders by the river side. Here we are to spend two or three days, making a series of astronomic observations for latitude and longitude".
June 18, – We have named the long peninsular rock on the other side 'Echo Rock'. Desiring to climb it, Bradley and I take the little boat and pull upstream as far as possible, for it cannot be climbed directly opposite. We land on a talus of rocks at the upper end in order to reach a place where it seems practicable to make the ascent; but we find we must go still farther up the river. So we scramble along until we reach a place where the river sweeps against the wall. Here we find a shelf along which we can pass, and now are ready for the climb".
"We start up a gulch; then pass to the left on a bench along the wall; then up again over broken rocks; then we reach more benches, along which walk, until we find more broken rocks and crevices, by which we climb; still up until we have ascended 600 to 800 feet, when we are met by a sheer precipice. Looking about, we find a place where it seems possible to climb".
"I go ahead; Bradley hands the barometer to me, and follows. So we proceed, stage by stage, until we are nearly to the summit. Here, by making a spring, I gain a foothold in a little crevice, and grasp an angle of the rock overhead. I find I can get up no farther and cannot step back, for I dare not let go with my hand and cannot reach foothold below without".
"I call to Bradley for help. He finds a way by which he can get to the top of the rock over my head, but cannot reach me. Then he looks around for some stick or limb of a tree, but finds none. Then he suggests that he would better help me with the barometer case, but I fear I cannot hold on to it. The moment is critical. Standing on my toes, my muscles begin to treble. It is sixty to eighty feet to the foot of the precipice. If I lose my hold I shall fall to the bottom and then perhaps roll over the bench and tumble farther down the cliff. At this instant it occurs to Bradley to take off his drawers, which he does and swings them down to me. I hug close to the rock, let go with me hand, seize the dangling legs, and with his assistance am enabled to gain the top".
"Then we walk out on the peninsular rock, make the necessary observations for determining its altitude above camp, and return, finding an easy way down".
June 19, — "To-day, Howland, Bradley, and I take the 'Emma Dean' and start up the Yampa River. The stream is much swollen, the current swift, and we are able to make but slow progress against it. When we have rowed until we are quite tired we stop and take advantage of one of the broken places to climb out of the canyon. When above, we can look up the Yampa for a distance of several miles".
"From the summit of the immediate walls of the canyon the rocks rise gently back for a distance of a mile or two, having the appearance of a valley with an irregular and rounded sandstone floor and in the center a gorge, which is the canyon. The rim of this valley on the north, is from 2,500 to 3,000 feet above the river; on the south it is not so high. A number of peaks stand on this northern rim, the highest of which has received the name Mount Dawes".
"Late in the afternoon we descend to our boat and return to camp in Echo Park, gliding down in twenty minutes on the rapid river, a distance of four or five miles, which was made up stream only by several hours' hard rowing in the morning".
June 20, — "This morning two of the men take me up the Yampa for a short distance, and I go out to climb. Having reached the top of the canyon, I walk over stretches of naked sandstone, crossing gulches now and then, and by noon reach the summit of Mount Dawes. From this point I can look away to the north and see dim in the distance the Sweetwater and Wind River mountains, more than 100 miles away. To the northwest the Wasatch Mountains are in view, and peaks of the Uintah. To the east I can see the western slopes of the Rocky Mountains, more than 150 miles distant. The air is singularly clear to-day; mountains and buttes stand in sharp outline, valleys stretch out in perspective, and I can look down into the deep canyon gorges and see gleaming waters".
"Descending, I cross to a ridge near the brink of the Canyon of Lodore, the highest point of which is nearly as high as the last mentioned mountain. Late in the afternoon I stand on this elevated point and discover a monument that has evidently been built by human hands. This line of peaks, the eastern extension of the Uintah Mountains, has received the name of Sierra Escalante, in honor of a Spanish priest who traveled in this region of country nearly a century ago. Perchance the reverend father built this monument".
"Now I return to the river and discharge my gun, as a signal for the boat to come take me down to camp. While we have been in the park the men have succeeded in catching a number of fish and we have an abundant supply. This is a delightful addition to our menu".


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Today's passage, from second stage to committee stage, of the Irish Sign Language Bill is a great day for the Irish Deaf Community according to Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill. The Donegal Senator has welcomed the cross-party support in Seanad Éireann today (Wednesday, 19th October) for the passage of legislation on Irish Sign Language (ISL), which is testament to the hard work of the Irish Deaf Community in raising awareness of their needs, and shining a spotlight on the challenges they face on a day to day basis.
Speaking in the Seanad during the debate, Senator Ó Domhnaill said "The Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Bill, which was published by the Fianna Fáil Seanad grouping, will empower the Irish Deaf community by placing ISL on a statutory basis. Under the bill, Irish Sign Language would be designed as a native and independent language that is used as the primary means of communication by over 5,000 members of the deaf community in Ireland".
" I am very pleased that the Seanad is taking to steps today to support a minority group within society. The Seanad was established initially under the 1922 and then 1937 constitutions to protect and represent the rights of minority groupings within Irish society. I think we are certainly living up to the obligations placed upon this house by dealing with this particular issue here today".
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"Currently, deaf people in Ireland face lower education attainments, higher unemployment rates and poorer health rates than the hearing population. They are at greater risk of poor mental health and significantly decreased mobility. It has been shown that the greatest cause of these statistics is the lack of communication access, which is why protections under the law need to be set in place".
"The impact of this piece of legislation would be truly transformative for the deaf community enabling ISL to be used in legal proceedings; enhanced access to public services, education provision for deaf children and third level education and training access for deaf adults with much improved interpreting quality monitoring. When this Bill is passed, it will also require the State to provide interpreting services for students who use Irish Sign Language, and would require every public body to devise and implement an action plan to promote the use of sign language with the organisation".
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Jul 17, 2018 4:57 AM By Rapaport News
RAPAPORT... Martin Rapaport has called on manufacturers in Surat to develop relationships with small US jewelers in an attempt to expand their sales and marketing.
The Indian diamond city, a hub for cutting and polishing, remains highly traditional, and must advance its trade if it wishes to survive, the Chairman of the Rapaport Group said in a speech at last week's Surat Diamond Expo. To that end, young people entering the industry there should focus on trading and marketing as opposed to just manufacturing, he added.
At present, most of the city's polished stones go to marketing units in Mumbai for distribution, meaning Surat has not developed as a significant center for diamond sales.
"Recognize that just because you know how to make diamonds, doesn't mean you know how to sell them," Rapaport said. "So, just making the diamond and saying 'I'll wait for the customer to come to me' [is] not enough in the modern world."
Smaller American jewelers should be the targets for sales as they are more likely to be open to buying Surat companies' goods, Rapaport noted. Larger companies such as Signet Jewelers and Tiffany & Co., comprising about 60% of US buyers, no longer source from smaller open-market players because it is harder to trace the ethical origins of their diamonds, he explained.
"They buy very specifically, and they don't buy on the open market…they buy from big sellers," he added. "Maybe 40% of the demand are small, independent jewelers."
Surat manufacturers must establish global online marketing and distribution capabilities to create demand and meet buyers' needs, Rapaport said. Diamond buyers outside India seek detailed information about the diamonds, online access to them and ease of purchase, according to Rapaport.
Cutters should also only manufacture goods if they can make profit from them, he added.
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Home | About Us | A Claremont Education
At Claremont, dynamic curriculum design, tailored study plans, outstanding pastoral care and inspirational teaching come together in two distinctive learning environments where every pupil can find their niche and be themselves. In March 2019, Claremont was judged to be 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in all categories for a third successive time, which serves as further evidence of our ongoing commitment to driving standards in teaching at learning, our focus on pupil outcomes and why Claremont is a school where all are welcome and all can thrive.
Whether in the classroom, on the stage, out in the community or on the sports field, at Claremont we give pupils, the best opportunities to shine by placing them at the centre of their own learning. Our broad, dynamic and flexible curriculum plays a key part in enabling teachers to formulate bespoke study paths that can play to pupils' individual strengths and varying motivations to learn. Guided by a value system that promotes a positive attitude and desire to always get better, Claremont is a happy, hard working centre of learning where every pupil 'fits' and can really be themselves.
From the Nursery all the way up to Sixth Form, we nurture a culture of mutual respect where every idea has value and possibilities and where pupils learn first hand, that hard work and perseverance leads to better outcomes. The needs, aims and aspirations of Senior School students approaching their GCSE years and the world of work are however, very different from those of the children in our Nursery and Prep School. In this respect, we believe that what differentiates our Schools is just as important as the shared values, aims and beliefs that bind us together.
Sound Foundations
Children join the Pre-Prep and Prep School already curious, creative, hungry for knowledge, keen to make friends and eager to experiment. We cultivate these natural characteristics from the outset whilst helping children to develop the skills and knowledge they will need to quickly progress and contribute to all areas of school life. Our aim is for children to leave for senior school, not only with a sound academic foundation and confidence in how to prepare for formal examinations, but a well-developed moral framework and love of learning in all its guises.
With greater freedom to test out ideas and hone skills in specific areas of the curriculum, the atmosphere at our Senior School is one of creative activism, determination, experimentation and resourcefulness, all combined with a work hard, play hard ethic. With the support and guidance of a nurturing House and Tutor system, our rich and varied co-curricular programme provides challenge and choice in equal measure, but with the needs of the individual always at its heart. The result is a tailor-made, all-round education, that empowers students to take ownership of their futures, regardless of whether they go on to University, an apprenticeship placement, start a business, enter the workplace or embark on a gap year abroad.
Whatever exciting challenges await our students when they leave Claremont, we are confident that in continuing to work and play in environments where they can 'be themselves', students will have all the tools they need to make a positive contribution to society and find fulfilment in their chosen careers. For that reason, we believe Claremont should be on the shortlist of every parent looking for a school that will give their child choices, chances and the skills to adapt to the changing demands of being a teenager in the 21st Century.
Growing up together – the 'all through' school experience
One of the main advantages of a Claremont education, is our ability to offer an 'all-through' school experience. Not only does this mean a continuity of educational and the convenience of parents being able to have older and younger siblings at the same place, but as children move up through the school, they (and their parents) do so in established friendship groups.
We know our pupils extremely well. During the Prep School years, teachers take the time to discover what makes each child tick, so that they remain forever curious and increasingly able to direct their own learning. Having tracked their progress throughout their school life, when pupils move on to Senior school, teachers can quickly identify even the most subtle changes in a pupil's development. By sharing information and working closely with parents and our pastoral teams, we are able to offer purposeful and timely support so that pupils remain happy, motivated and keen to always get better.
Because we share resources and facilities across both of our school sites, when Prep School students join the Senior School in Year 9, they are already familiar with the building layout so can navigate their way around easily. This makes for a seamless transition from the outset and we believe, one of the reasons why our Year 9 students are able to quickly adjust to their new routines, and make swift progress in and outside the classroom. Senior school students are also encouraged to act as role models to the younger years, as many of them remember the process themselves and are keen to share the benefits of their experience.
Many of our Prep School teachers have trained and worked in secondary education, so they are extremely knowledgeable about the challenges that lie ahead. They are able to work with teachers in older year groups to to develop bespoke learning and support plans well in advance of GCSE's so that when pupils sit their exams, they are calm, clear-headed and ready to turn over the paper.
Outstanding outdoor learning
A walk in the woods is an unforgettable experience at Claremont and prospective parents cannot help but to be seduced by its magic and beauty. Our Outdoor Learning programme and Forest School provision is exceptional, and provides endless opportunities for fantastic cross-curricular, 'hands on' learning. You just have to SEE it to believe it which is why we advice all of our Prep School visitors to bring a pair of wellies with them!
Forward-thinking curriculum design
Both our Prep and Senior School curriculum are designed to engage, challenge and inspire creativity and at the same time equip pupils with enough knowledge and skills to help them thrive in a busy world, continuously moving forward. The latter is achieved by our constantly evolving, co-curricular programmes which are tailored to individual student's needs and designed to empower pupils to think creatively, make good decisions, work collaboratively, problem solve and to not be afraid to try something new.
Secure financial future
We are committed to creating learning environments that capture imaginations, promote creativity and inspire us all to do better. Being a proud member of the International Schools Partnership has brought with it long-term financial security. This means that we have been able to continue to invest in our Teaching and Learning as part of an exciting multi-phase development programme across both our Bodiam and St Leonard's sites. At the Senior School, work has already started on the creation of several new classrooms, a state of the art Science laboratory and Art Room, a new Dance Studio and Music Department. With the Centenary of the Prep School in 2024, a forward thinking and expansive programme of development is also being put in place for the site at St Leonards.
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When we decided to move from London to East Sussex 5 years ago we researched several prep schools in the locality for our then 8 year old daughter. Our primary goal was for her to be part of a small, caring and nurturing community as she is a very sensitive and quiet child. We had been concerned that the wonderful qualities we recognised in her could potentially be invisible within a larger setup. Our research involved tours of schools and also anecdotal reports from existing/ex parents and local people plus online reports. Claremont stood well above its competitors in terms of its approach to pastoral care, innovative learning and its diverse recreational options.
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Admission Agreements with Graduate…
Admission Agreements with Graduate and Professional Programs
Hollins is partnering with some of the nation's most selective graduate and professional programs to help qualified Hollins students pursue advanced degrees and meaningful careers in high-demand fields.
"These partnerships provide our students with a wide range of opportunities to build upon a strong undergraduate liberal arts and sciences foundation and position themselves to thrive in the fast-paced and innovative world of the 21st century."
– Alison Ridley, Interim Vice President for Academic Programs
Hollins currently has agreements in place with:
Carnegie Mellon University – Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
University of Virginia – Batten School of Public Policy
University of Pikeville – School of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Optometry, and Coleman School of Business
Radford University Carilion (formerly Jefferson College of Health Sciences)
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Middlebury Institute for International Studies at Monterey
Your Path to Top Graduate Programs
While options and requirements vary by institution and program, the partnerships feature benefits to ease your transition to graduate school:
Guaranteed scholarships, interviews, and/or admission to certain graduate and professional programs
Specialized undergraduate courses beyond our curriculum and early access to graduate courses
Research opportunities at top-tier research institutions
All Hollins graduates who are admitted to a Heinz graduate program will receive at least 30% off tuition each semester. This discount applies to up to 10 students at a time.
These programs include:
M.S. in Information Technology
M.S. in Information Systems and Management
M.S. in Information Security Policy and Management
M.S. in Public Policy and Management
Master of Arts Management
Master of Entertainment Industry Management
M.S. in Healthcare Policy and Management
M.S. in Healthcare Analytics and IT
Master of Public Management
Contact Alison Ridley at aridley@hollins.edu to learn more about the Heinz graduate programs.
University of Virginia – Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy
The Master of Public Policy program focuses on solving society's most pressing problems by:
Cultivating value-based leadership
Teaching collaborative approaches to problem solving
Emphasizing ethics to achieve tangible results
Each incoming class has two guaranteed seats for qualified Hollins graduates. Students are also eligible for a special Batten fellowship ($5,000) in addition to other merit- and need-based aid.
Contact Alison Ridley at aridley@hollins.edu or Abrina Schnurman at aschnurman@hollins.edu to learn more about the UVa – Batten School program.
Nationally renowned optometry and osteopathic medicine graduate programs, and a fully online MBA program with professional, healthcare, and entrepreneurship tracks, are this partnership's hallmarks.
Up to three seats a year for qualified Hollins students in the Doctor of Optometry program
Up to three seats a year for qualified Hollins students in the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Early Admissions program
Up to ten seats a year for qualified Hollins students in the MBA program
Radford University Carilion (RUC)
Radford University Carilion (formerly Jefferson College of Health Sciences) provides rigorous health sciences programs that incorporate important clinical learning experiences at the Carilion Medical Center.
Each year RUC grants priority admission to a maximum of six qualified pre-nursing students (three in the fall cohort and three in the spring)
Since many Hollins courses satisfy requirements for the bachelor of science in nursing (B.S.N.), students can earn a nursing degree in just 16 months
Upon successful completion of the program, you will have two degrees—one from Hollins and one from RUC—in just five and a-half years
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)
VCOM develops community-focused, globally-minded osteopathic physicians to meet the needs of the rural and medically underserved areas and to provide research to improve human health.
Two tracks are available for Hollins students:
Rocovich Scholars' Early Admissions Program
Spots for up to five qualified Hollins students annually
Accepted students commit to VCOM (and to not apply to other medical schools) in exchange for an early admission decision from VCOM
Students apply at the end of their sophomore year for acceptance into this program
Must have 3.5 overall GPA and 3.5 science GPA
Must have scored 1100 or greater on SAT or 24 or greater on the ACT
This track waives the MCAT for students with a 3.7 GPA or above
Guaranteed Interview Program
Students apply with Hollins' endorsement at the end of their junior year
Have a competitive score on the MCAT
"Hollins students have an inside track to a very competitive program. VCOM typically receives over 11,000 applications and only interviews 325 to 350 students on each of their three campuses."
– Brian Gentry, Pre-Health Sciences advisor
For more details on any of the health science partnership programs, including full admission requirements, please contact Professor Brian Gentry at gentrybs@hollins.edu.
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (MIIS)
Hollins is now in a partner institution with MIIS, which means that all Hollins graduates who apply and are admitted to a Middlebury graduate program will receive a $10,000 scholarship towards their tuition.
The following MIIS programs are included in the scholarship agreement with Hollins:
M.A. in International Education Management
M.A. in International Environmental Policy
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)
M.A. in International Policy and Development (I.P.D.)
M.A. in International Trade and Economic Diplomacy
M.A. in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies
M.A. in TESOL
M.A. in Teaching Foreign Language
M.A. in Translation
M.A. in Translation and Interpretation
M.A. in Conference Interpretation
M.A. in Translation and Localization Management
Students interested in the Middlebury partnership should contact Alison Ridley at aridley@hollins.edu.
Three-Year Accelerated Degree Program
Education Through Skills & Perspectives (ESP)
Continuing Education & Camps
Advising & Support


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"Road to Paradise" - TAT [Video]
I love this song so much I wanted to share the video.
Tatiana DeMaria, lead singer and guitarist of TAT states in the beginning of the video, "Fuck 'especially for girls.' Why do girls have to suck at everything?'", both making fun of herself and taking a quick stab at the music industry and what it means for a girl to be in it.
The "she's good.. for a girl" statement is one that surfaces a lot in the context music, and it's a statement that can make things a lot harder for us to be taken seriously. Now, uber-feminist rants annoy the hell out of me; so, I'm not going to get preachy about how hard it is to be a girl working into the music industry, but you don't hear guys who interview bands and write about them being called groupies, now, do you?
No one paved the road to paradise or guaranteed that it would be nice
Artist: Tat video: Road to Paradise
Video Premiere: "The Dive" - Callahan
AP Fall Ball Tour @ Newport Music Hall 9-26-09
My Chemical Romance Store T-shirt Sale!
Lyrics of the Week: Sadie
Upcoming Shows!
Lyrics of the Week: "People Who Died"
Get A Free Track from AFI's "Crash Love"
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'Kominsky Method' star Michael Douglas' life in pictures
By Megan Riedlinger 4:52am PDT, May 28, 2021
Michael Douglas has been working in Hollywood since the '60s. With acting in his blood, over the last six decades, he's dominated the silver and small screens as well as the stage. In honor of his most recent project, Netflix's "The Kominsky Method," debuting its third and final season on May 28, 2021, Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at Michael's life in photos…
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Michael Douglas was born to Hollywood royalty. His parents, actors Kirk Douglas and Diana Douglas, welcomed him on Sept. 25, 1944, in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He was their first child. Because his parents were in the business, he grew up on film sets: He's seen here tagging along while dad Kirk filmed "Big Sky" in 1952.
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A little brother for Michael Douglas! Kirk Douglas and Diana Douglas welcomed Michael's younger brother (and only full sibling), Joel Douglas, in 1947. Dad and sons are seen here circa 1955.
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When it came time for his education, Michael Douglas (seen here in 1956 with dad Kirk Douglas and little brother Joel Douglas) went to some elite institutions. He started out at the Allen-Stevenson school, a private boys' elementary school in New York City, before attending boarding schools Eaglebrook School in Deerfield, Massachusetts, and Choate Preparatory School in Wallingford, Connecticut.
Michael Douglas' parents divorced in 1951. Kirk Douglas went on to marry Anne Buydens, with whom he welcomed two more children, Peter Douglas (born in 1955, bottom right) and Eric Douglas (born in 1958, bottom left), giving Michael (top) two more brothers.
After finishing high school, Michael Douglas went on to receive his bachelor's degree in drama from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1968 (he's seen here the following year). He then furthered his acting education, opting to study at the American Place Theatre in New York City.
After studying acting extensively, Michael Douglas' first movie role came in 1969 in the small film "Hail, Hero!" His performance was so impressive that it earned him a Golden Globe nomination in the now-defunct most promising male newcomer category.
Michael Douglas followed up "Hail, Hero!" with "Adam at 6 A.M." in 1970, helping cement his reputation as an up-and-coming Hollywood heartthrob.
Michael Douglas found love in 1971 with actress Brenda Vaccaro, who was also starting to enjoy big success on the stage and screen at the time. Brenda later reminisced to Closer Weekly about the way she and Michael met, sharing, "I did 'Midnight Cowboy,' he fell in love with me and asked his dad, Kirk Douglas, to introduce us." Of their nearly seven-year courtship, she noted, "He was a great guy and I loved him, but I did not want to marry him."
It wasn't just the big screen that Michael Douglas was dominating early in his career. He also impressed audiences on the stage. In 1971, he won the prestigious World Theatre Award (alongside another member of a Hollywood family, Julie Garfield — the daughter of John Garfield) for his performance in "Pinkville" at the American Place Theatre.
Michael Douglas seamlessly transitioned from film to stage to the small screen in 1972. He starred alongside Karl Malden on the ABC series "The Streets of San Francisco" — a show about two police officers investigating homicides in the California city — from 1972 to 1976. The performance earned Michael three Primetime Emmy nominations for best supporting actor in a drama series.
If it wasn't enough to be dominating the acting world, Michael Douglas set his sights on producing in 1975 when he worked as a producer on "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest." The film was a huge hit that won best picture at the 1976 Academy Awards, where Michael got to take home an Oscar for his involvement behind the scenes.
Very shortly after splitting from Brenda Vaccaro, Michael Douglas moved on with Diandra Luker. The two met at President Jimmy Carter's inauguration, as Diandra was the daughter of a diplomat. They wed in 1977 in Los Angeles when Diandra was just 19 and Michael was 32. They welcomed son Cameron Douglas the following year.
Michael Douglas put both his talents to work with 1979's "The China Syndrome." He produced and starred in the film alongside Hollywood heavyweights Jack Lemmon and Jane Fonda. The disaster thriller was both a critical and commercial hit — it earned more than $51 million and nabbed four Academy Award nominations.
1984 saw one of Michael Douglas's biggest hits yet. He starred alongside Kathleen Turner in "Romancing the Stone," which earned $86 million at the box office. The flick — which won a Golden Globe Award for best musical or comedy — is largely considered to be a turning point in Michael's career, proving that he could be a sexy leading man. He followed it up with a sequel, "Jewel of the Nile," the following year.
It's safe to say the '80s were one of the best decades for Michael Douglas. He followed up box office smashes "Romancing the Stone" and its sequel with another hit — "Fatal Attraction." This 1987 thriller co-starred Glenn Close, who played a woman with whom Michael's character, a married man, has an affair. She then becomes terrifyingly obsessed with him. It became the highest grossing film worldwide that year and went on to serve as a reference in the pop culture zeitgeist thanks to Michael and Glenn's outstanding performances.
The same year he starred in the hit "Fatal Attraction," Michael Douglas led another incredibly successful film: "Wall Street." This 1987 drama saw Michael playing a ruthless stockbroker opposite Charlie Sheen. Critics raved about his inspired performance.
Another Oscar! This time, Michael Douglas earned his Academy Award for his acting prowess. He took home the coveted statue for best actor at the 1988 ceremony for his work in "Wall Street." He also won the Golden Globe for best actor that year.
Michael Douglas took a short break in the early '90s before returning in 1992 with two flicks that were very different. The first, "Shining Through" — a World War II drama alongside Melanie Griffith — was a flop. But his second film that year, "Basic Instinct" with Sharon Stone, was a massive hit and one of the highest grossing films of the decade.
Despite things going wonderfully in his career, at home, Michael Douglas' life was unraveling. Though it was well-hidden, he had a tumultuous relationship with his wife, Diandra Douglas, and was facing drug and alcohol addictions that would result in him checking into rehab in 1992. He's seen here with his wife and son, Cameron, the year before he entered treatment.
Michael Douglas was quickly back to work after a 30-day rehab stint. He returned to the big screen in 1993 with "Falling Down" and followed that up with the 1994 hit thriller "Disclosure" with Demi Moore. The film was based on the popular Michael Crichton novel that tells the tale of sexual harassment between a female boss (Demi) and her employee (Michael).
It's over. Rumors of strife had plagued Michael Douglas and Diandra Douglas for a few years, which were filled with a more than one separation. Diandra finally filed a divorce petition in 1995, citing irreconcilable differences and asking for joint custody of son Cameron, then 15. Michael's affairs were largely to blame. Diandra ended up getting a $45 million settlement — half of his net worth — making it one of the most expensive celebrity divorces in history at the time.
After Michael Douglas found so much fame himself, it was easy to forget his father had been even more famous in his day. Michael was there when dad Kirk Douglas received an honorary Oscar in 1996 for his work in Hollywood, after which they posed together back at home.
Michael Douglas met his future second wife, Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, in 1996 at the Deauville Film Festival in France. There was a 25-year age difference between the pair — who were both coincidentally born on Sept. 25 — and they started out as friends before eventually becoming a couple. They're seen here early in their relationship in 1997.
Michael Douglas endured struggles with addiction, which unfortunately also plagued his son, Cameron Douglas. In 1999 — two years after this photo was taken — the 20-year-old was arrested in New York City and charged with buying drugs. This would be the first run-in of many between Cameron and the cops, setting off a string of drug issues that eventually led to a methamphetamine-dealing charge.
Michael Douglas proposed to Catherine Zeta-Jones on New Year's Eve in 1999 (they're seen here the same year). He gave her a 10-carat diamond ring from Fred Leighton that was estimated to have cost $1 million. There were also rumors that Catherine was pregnant at the time, which proved to be true. They welcomed their first child together, son Dylan Michael, in August 2000.
In 2000, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones joined forces for the film "Traffic" alongside other big stars including Benicio Del Toro, Dennis Quaid and Don Cheadle. The movie wasn't just a hit at the box office but a critical darling. It won four Academy Awards. That same year, Michael also starred in "Wonder Boys," which earned him another Golden Globe nomination for best actor. It was a big year for Michael personally too, as he wed Catherine Zeta-Jones that November.
2003 was all about family for Michael Douglas. He joined son Cameron Douglas and parents Kirk Douglas and Diana Douglas (though divorced in real life, they played a married couple on screen) in the film "It Runs In the Family." The movie centered around the lives of three generations, just like the real-life cast. Though it wasn't a commercial hit, it was a fun look at the Douglas family.
Baby on board! Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones — seen here at the 2003 Screen Actors Guild Awards — welcomed daughter Carys Zeta in April that year.
Shifting gears! In 2006, Michael Douglas returned to the big screen after a three-year break in the comedy "Me, You and Dupree." The funny flick saw Michael playing the father of Kate Hudson's character.
In 2006, Michael Douglas was given an honorary degree from St. Andrew's University in Scotland, which recognized his contributions to film. It helped launch the school's Department of Film Studies. Wife Catherine Zeta-Jones was proud to be with him for the ceremony.
Michael Douglas' firstborn son, Cameron Douglas, continued to struggle with drugs throughout the '00s. In 2005 — a year before this photo was taken — he reportedly started using heroin regularly, as well as cocaine. In 2009, he was arrested in New York City after officers found half a pound of meth on him, resulting in a punishment of house arrest. Michael and second wife Catherine Zeta-Jones told a judge there was no room for him in their home, so he was sent to his mother's townhouse (while she was away in Spain), where he continued to do drugs. The troubled young man eventually landed himself a five-year prison term in 2010.
Michael Douglas reprised his role as Gordon Gekko in "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps," the 2010 sequel to his '80s hit. This time, he co-starred with Carey Mulligan, who played his on-screen daughter, and Shia LaBeouf. The film did well at the box office but received mixed reviews from critics.
In 2010, Michael Douglas, seen here in 2011 with his youngest child, daughter Carys, announced he had been diagnosed with stage 4 throat cancer. It was later discovered to be tongue cancer, most commonly referred to as oral cancer. He eventually went into remission after undergoing chemotherapy.
In the summer of 2013, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones announced their separation. Reports claimed that they'd struggled following Michael's cancer diagnosis and Catherine's battle with bipolar II disorder, which she announced in 2011 (she sought treatment twice between 2011 and 2013). The two mentioned nothing about divorce as they decided to spend time apart in the wake of their troubles.
Michael Douglas and Matt Damon teamed up for the HBO original movie "Behind The Candelabra" in May 2013. Michael, who took on the lead role of Liberace in the biopic, won a Primetime Emmy and a Golden Globe for his portrayal of the music icon.
By November 2013, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones were back together. The two are seen here walking a red carpet together in early 2014.
In 2015, Michael Douglas had a role in the hit action flick "Ant-Man" with Paul Rudd. When it came time for the London premiere, he brought along wife Catherine Zeta-Jones and their children, Dylan and Carys.
In 2015, the Douglas family lost an important member: Diana Douglas, Michael Douglas' mother. She passed away at 92 after a cancer battle. Michael is seen here with his mom in 2009.
Michael Douglas brought son Cameron Douglas to the premiere of "Ant-Man and The Wasp" in 2018. Cameron was released from prison in 2016 and has since turned his life around. He even made Michael a grandfather in December 2017 when he welcomed his first child — daughter Lua Izzy — with girlfriend Viviane Thibes.
Michael Douglas's daughter, Carys Zeta Douglas, has her heart set on entering the family business. But despite having famous relatives, Carys told Town & Country in 2018 — she and her parents are seen here at one of the magazine's parties the same year — that she had no idea what her dad's job truly was for a long time. "I thought my dad was a pancake maker. I didn't know he was an actor," she explained.
It's about time! Michael Douglas and son Cameron Douglas flanked 101-year-old family patriarch Kirk Douglas as they celebrated during Michael's Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony on Nov. 6, 2018. The patriarch of the family passed away a little over a year later in February 2020.
For Halloween 2019, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones transformed into iconic movie characters for Bette Midler's Hulaween Charity Gala. Catherine got all dolled up as Jean Harlow's character in "Dinner at Eight" while Michael picked Peter O'Toole's character in "Lawrence of Arabia."
Michael Douglas made the jump to Netflix, starring in the streaming service's "The Kominsky Method," beginning in November 2018. He plays former successful actor Sandy Kominsky, who's now working as an acting coach, on the dramedy series.
"The Kominsky Method" was a smash hit with critics. At the 2019 Golden Globe Awards, the show was named best musical or comedy TV series and its star, Michael Douglas, earned a best actor in a musical or comedy TV series trophy.
Michael Douglas picked up another nomination for his work on "The Kominsky Method" at the 2019 Primetime Emmy Awards. He attended the ceremony with wife Catherine Zeta-Jones that September.
During the 2020 awards season, "The Kominsky Method" continued to round up nominations. Michael Douglas is seen here at the Screen Actors Guild Awards with wife Catherine Zeta-Jones that January.
Getting political! In February 2020, Michael Douglas started campaigning for Democratic presidential candidate and former New York City mayor Mike Bloomberg. He's seen here at aa campaign event in Quincy, Massachusetts.
Though things looked a little different due to the coronavirus pandemic, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones were still on hand for the 2021 Golden Globe Awards, which were rescheduled for February. The couple presented the best motion picture drama prize from the Rainbow Room in New York City, one of two locations that hosted the Globes that night.
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Avvakoumov (masculin ; ) ou Avvakoumova (féminin ; ) est un patronyme russe pouvant désigner:

Patronyme
Ekaterina Avvakumova (née en 1990), biathlète russo-sud-coréenne
Irina Avvakumova (née en 1991), sauteuse à ski russe

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, localité rurale de l'oblast de Tver, Russie

Homonymie de patronyme
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La hubara o avutarda hubara (Chlamydotis undulata) es una especie de ave otidiforme de la familia Otididae plenamente adaptada a vivir en estepas y desiertos de África. Se encuentran desde las islas Canarias hasta la península del Sinaí.

Subespecies
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 Chlamydotis undulata fuertaventurae - Islas Canarias
 Chlamydotis undulata undulata - norte de África (de Marruecos al oeste del valle del Nilo)

Las subespecies asiáticas son actualmente consideradas como especie aparte, la hubara de Macqueen (Chlamydotis macqueenii).

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La hubara se considera, según una ley del Gobierno de Canarias, el símbolo natural de la isla de Fuerteventura, conjuntamente con el cardón de Jandía.

La población más próxima a la canaria se encuentra en Marruecos, algunos de cuyos ejemplares pueden observarse en el Parque nacional de Souss-Massa.

Referencias

Enlaces externos

 Documento sobre el Plan de Recuperación de la hubara canaria en la web de la SEO
 Plan de Recuperación en la web del gobierno autonómico canario
 Proyecto Life para la conservación de la avutarda hubara

Otididae
Fauna endémica de Fuerteventura
Aves de África
Animales descritos en 1784
Taxones descritos por Joseph Franz von Jacquin


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Granville young artists collaborate for Co-op Preschool mural
Bryn Du Arts Center students, Granville Parent Co-op Preschool combine for new mural.
Granville young artists collaborate for Co-op Preschool mural Bryn Du Arts Center students, Granville Parent Co-op Preschool combine for new mural. Check out this story on newarkadvocate.com: https://www.newarkadvocate.com/story/news/local/granville/2019/08/15/granville-young-artists-collaborate-co-op-mural/1941658001/
Craig McDonald, Newark Advocate Published 9:14 a.m. ET Aug. 15, 2019
Maya and Abbie Graham at work on the new mural for the Granville Parent Co-op Preschool. (Photo: Craig McDonald/The Sentinel)
Students from the Bryn Du Art Center are working with the Granville Parent Co-op Preschool to create a mural for the school's playground.
For a week in August, every day from 1-3 p.m., 13 students and their instructors gathered to work on painting two large panels which together will form the mural, instructor Sarah Gray of Newark said.
The panel celebrates the state of Ohio and its overall design was arrived at by Co-op President Kim Byce, local artist Jennifer Graham and Gray.
Instructor Sarah Gray directs Bryn Du Art Center camp students as they paint. (Photo: Craig McDonald/The Sentinel)
On Aug. 7, the students were again gathered in the Bryn Du Arts Center studio, painting away under the instruction of Gray and art interns.
Because the school doesn't own its building, Gray said, the overall 6' by 8' mural is removable in case it ever needs to be relocated.
Gray said the mural is in celebration of the Co-op reaching its 75th year of service.
"I'm really excited and proud," Gray said of the project. "It's a community effort and beautiful way to celebrate community and the beauty of Ohio."
The design depicts what she described as "the rolling hills and tree lines" of the Granville portion of the Buckeye State.
Upon completion, the mural will depict this image celebrating the natural beauty of Ohio. (Photo: Craig McDonald/The Sentinel)
One of the young artists also pointed to the community aspect of the project. Maya Graham, 7, said she values the project, "Because it's good for the community and different types of art."
According to its website, the mission of the Co-op is to unite "children, parents and teachers, who work together and grow through shared personal and educational experiences. Our play-based curriculum and nurturing environment — located in downtown Granville — foster a lifelong love of learning for children ages two through five."
Gray said the participating students' — many of whom attend other Bryn Du art classes instructed by Gray — range in age from 7-12, and, appropriately, all but two participating students attended the Co-op.
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I was watching a photography tips channel on youtube and noticed that photographer has some kind of attachment in front of lens where he was swapping different kind of filters. Filter were square and i assume they can be fit to any lens.
I searched internet but couldn't find that kind of attachment.
has anybody used that kind of setup?
PS: For some reason there is no active Cokin Site ?
There is a rumour going round that Cokin have gone under. When I was chasing adaptor rings a retailer told me they had received a letter fromt he supplier that Cokin was under Administration.
i was searching at wrong place. I was searching camera retailer's sites but didn't search for square filter on Google.
So basically, what are they? Easy to swap filters? Some of the stuff looks SO cool!
The www.cokin.com site seems to have gone walkabout.
If you are doing landscapes and use graduated filters, the Cokin stlye filer is the best option by a long shot. Also, if you have a variety of lenses with different filter sizes, you can buy one set of filters and then an adapter for each lens.
What's the use of the square filters?


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