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Pasadena the Beautiful: Blossoms in Bloom at the Original Busch Gardens
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Hadley Meares
Hadley Meares is a writer, historian, and singer who traded one Southland (her home state of North Carolina) for another. She is a frequent contributor to Curbed and Atlas Obscura, and leads historical tours all around Los Angeles for Obscura Society LA. Her debut novel, "Absolutely," is now available on Amazon.
Busch Gardens in Pasadena | Security Pacific National Bank Collection, Los Angeles Public Library
I am a big opponent of hyperbole in journalism. But I have never seen any residential neighborhoods remotely as beautiful as the ones in Pasadena and San Marino behind Orange Grove Boulevard. I have a hard time believing there are many areas in the world as lovely and refined. The homes are exquisitely-crafted and elegant, moneyed without being distasteful. There always seem to be children in Catholic school uniforms riding bikes, and couples strolling together in brightly colored sweaters. And the grounds -- the manicured green lawns, the tall stately trees, the sweet smell of flowers forever in bloom -- ah, be still my-Architectural Digest-aspiring-currently-rented-studio-dwelling heart.
Watch Huell Howser explore the remains of Busch Gardens.
At the corner of Arroyo Boulevard and Busch Gardens Drive, I stop my car in the midst of another affluent neighborhood. I am in search of the ruins of the once world famous public gardens of Adolphus and Lilly Busch, of "Budweiser" beer fame. The weeping willows and jacarandas, which dip down to the mostly dry riverbed of the Arroyo Seco, are a living testament to the park's legacy. There are little bits of magic all around -- the old metal fence, a concrete water fountain made to look like a log, and part of a pergola. There are sweeping stone terraces (the stone sourced from the Arroyo) that have been repurposed by homeowners as outdoor eating spaces and play spots. In one lucky yard, there are trickling stone pools that once stood in front of a long gone attraction known as the "Mystic Hut." The famed Old Mill (a recreation of the Banbury Cross Mill in England) still stands, but it is hidden away on private property, a fairyland for a lucky few.
From private to public, and back to private -- this cultivated land has been admired by millions of people in the last 110 years. Simply drive down the streets and you will sit up a little straighter, breathe a little deeper, and reflect on what a magic Eden California can be.
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The Most Heavenly Place
Now, Fraser, I want you to make for me the most heavenly place on the face of the earth. Use your best judgment and all the skill you have. Hire all the men you need, go to all the expense you wish, send the bills to Lockwood. But understand, I must have the most beautiful gardens, the most artistic grounds and the most attractive park to be found anywhere in the world. I don't want any imitations of other parks or grounds. This place must be original, must be unique and must be par excellence.--Adolphus Busch, 1910 1
I know Adolphus Busch very well and I wonder if he would like to turn these gardens over for a golf links. I would like to play golf here and sit down under those beautiful trees when I got tired.--President Taft, while visiting Busch Gardens, 190922
Gilded age baron Adolphus Busch made his fortune quenching his adopted country's thirst. Born in Germany, he came to St. Louis as a young man. In 1861, he married another German native, Elisa "Lilly" Anheuser, and went into the brewing business with her father. He introduced the process of pasteurization to brewing, which meant that his beers could travel cross country. In 1878, he created "Budweiser," a pale ale palatable to the American masses that was named after a Bohemian town. The company flourished, as did the Busch family. Adolphus and Lilly (known as "Lady Bountiful" for her generosity) had thirteen children and were, by almost all accounts, a happy and devoted couple. They loved nature, children, and the Germanic fairytales of their youth. The family lived part of the year in their mansion at One Busch Place outside St. Louis, and often travelled to Villa Lilly, their palatial lodge near Wiesbaden, Germany.
As part of the new American aristocracy, it was only natural that the Busch family should make their way to Pasadena. By the turn of the century, Pasadena was the wintering spot of the upper crust, with grand hotels like the Hotel Greene and the Hotel Raymond filling up every "season." In the spring of 1904, Lilly and Adolphus decamped to Pasadena for the winter, arriving in their lush private Pullman car. They purchased "Ivy Wall," an 1898 English style manor covered with creeping vines on Orange Grove Boulevard. Families like the Wrigleys and the Gambles would soon join the Busches on Orange Grove, leading it to be called "the mile of millionaires." For the next few years, Adolphus would continually buy up more and more land around "Ivy Wall" and the Arroyo Secco River. Luxury realtor E.H. Lockwood acted as his agent. It is said that Lockwood had long envisioned a grand garden in this area, and the Busches were enthusiastic partners with a fat pocketbook and dreams of creating a private fairyland for their extended family.
Work on the approximately 14-acre formal "upper gardens" began almost immediately. Robert Gordon Fraser, a landscape architect originally from Scotland, devoted much of his life to the project and lived in a cottage on the property for many years. In 1906, work began on the informal, 16-acre "lower gardens." By 1906, the Busch Gardens were the talk of Southern California and informally opened to inquiring visitors.
Busch's sunken gardens were one of the sights for visitors this season, and if the present ideas are carried out, another year will see the crest of Arroyo for a mile or more transformed into a sylvan paradise. Not only will great lawns be put in, but rare trees will be brought from foreign lands and delicate shrubs and vines will be planted to lend color to the landscape. Floriculture and arboriculture have received an impetus during the last year that augurs well for the artistic appearance of Pasadena.3
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Busch Gardens Postcard | Security Pacific National Bank Collection, Los Angeles Public Library
The gardens' construction also began a somewhat fierce competition for "horticultural supremacy" among the millionaires of millionaire row. In the spring of 1906, the L.A. Times looked forward to an "exciting battle of millions," quoting one neighbor's vow to try to outdo Busch's rapidly expanding gardens. Much of the big work was often held off until the winter season, since Adolphus took "active interest in the work" and liked to "have it done under his personal direction." A great "sea wall" was constructed, boxing in the Arroyo Secco, which picturesquely wound through the lower gardens. In the summer of 1909, the gardens' gates were officially "thrown open to the public" free of charge. To control the crowds, the city furnished two patrolmen -- one for the upper garden, and one for the lower. The gardens quickly became one of the must see attractions in Southern California. In October of 1910, it was reported "fully 5,000 people" had jostled in the park on one day.
At times it seemed that every walk in both gardens were crowded with sightseers, in addition to this every seat was filled the greater part of the time. The day was delightful and almost everyone was out of doors. In addition to this the street cars were crowded. Thousands of people came from points outside of Pasadena to see the beautiful spots which are more charming this year than ever before... The California street car line was crowded all the time. In addition to the cars, hundreds of people availed themselves of the public carriages and automobiles with signs on them that said Busch's Sunken Gardens. Considerable complaint was made by the out of town visitors on account of the inconvenience they went to in finding their way to the beautiful place.4
Although the gardens became a public place, they were still a very personal, private endeavor. Lilly added statues of characters from the fairytales of Hans Christian Andersen to delight her grandchildren, and hosted local orphans for Easter egg hunts that included poultry dyed the same color as the eggs. Adolphus also built many things on the property especially for the grandchildren's enjoyment. According to the L.A. Times, the construction of the working reproduction of the Banbury Cross Mill and its surrounding waterfalls came about thusly:
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Nothing is undertaken, no plans are made, without due consideration for the grandchildren. Their happy laughter and the prattle of their nursery rhymes are his especial delight... Said one of the grandchildren last spring while playing around his grandfather's chair, "Where is Banbury Cross? I would like to see it," said the child. "That settles it," said Mr. Busch, "We will have a reproduction of Banbury Cross built right here on the grounds. There is nothing like it to be found anywhere and we will have it. Send for Fraser! 5
The mill held another attraction for Busch. From his private den on the upper floor of his house, he had a view of all that had been created in the name of "beauty:"
From this hill the entire Busch estate can be overlooked, the sunken gardens in the immediate foreground; to the north the beautiful "blossoms" flower gardens; to the west the gardens on top of the old hill; to the south the small orange orchards and on in the distance the Arroyo Gardens which lie beyond Grand Avenue. 6
On Oct 10, 1913, Adolphus Busch died at Villa Lilly in Germany. The grand gates to Busch Gardens were closed the day of his funeral. But they soon reopened under Lilly's care, and new statues appeared -- Cinderella in her kitchen, Little Red Riding hood in a gingerbread house, and Snow White with her seven dwarves. The fairytale would continue, at least for a while.
Old Mill in Busch Gardens | Security Pacific National Bank Collection, Los Angeles Public Library
Statues of Snow White and seven dwarves | Security Pacific National Bank Collection, Los Angeles Public Library
A Fairy Bower of Flower Land
A series of steps lead down from the main entrance into a fairy bower of flower land. Trees, shrubs, flowers, blossoming vines and singing birds all act together to complete the charms cast upon every lover of the outdoors. Here and there are little shady dells connected by winding pathways which seem to wander aimlessly about, crossing streams, climbing hills and leading finally to some sheltered resting place where comfortable rustic seats invite one to tarry a bit.7...None seemed more real or more domesticated than figures of the "little people" who looked as if they might have just stepped out of the stories of Hans Christian Andersen, nodding as one passed, pointing, whispering, and in many instances holding mugs of foaming fluid.8
The gardens continued to be a place to see and be seen, free of charge. In 1915, it was reported that 1,500,000 people had visited the gardens in a single year. Over 50 gardeners were on the payroll.
Lilly continued to spend winters at Ivy Wall and to take a keen interest in the gardens, especially the fountains, aviaries, and bronze and marble statues. But the outbreak of the First World War changed all of that. Though Lilly was an American citizen, two of her daughters had married German nationals. She was visiting her daughters when the war began, and the difficulty of wartime travel and ill health kept her in Europe for longer than she had intended. In the spring of 1918, while Lilly was in Havana on her way home, it was announced that the government had seized all of her properties, including Ivy Wall and its famed sunken gardens. In December, the matter was cleared up. She proved she was a citizen of the United States and not a secret supporter of Germany. She returned triumphantly to Ivy Wall, telling the Los Angeles Times: "I am delighted to return to Southern California...I know I shall have a happy season here."
With prohibition came more headaches for the Busch family. The Busch Gardens' elves had to drink "Bevo," the Anheuser-Busch Company's version of non-alcoholic beer, instead of Budweiser. The gardens, which had been open to the public seven days a week since 1912 at a cost of around $50,000 annually, were temporarily put up for sale and closed. Although some of the gardens were sold to developers, Lilly found a way to keep her husband's dream alive -- but the days of free fun were over. In 1920, the Pasadena Hospital Association was given the use of the remaining gardens for the year. From 1921-1928, the American Legion of California was given charge of the gardens. In return for helping run the gardens, the Legion received proceeds from the new entrance fees, which were still incredibly cheap. The booming film industry began to use the beautiful grounds as an ideal outdoor set. A working farm also operated on the property, supplying those who worked there with holiday turkeys and fresh eggs.
Lilly's death in 1928 threw the gardens into fresh turmoil. She had forgotten to make provisions for the "most artistic and extensive privately-owned parks on the western continent." The gardens were closed again. The last day they were opened, a reporter walked the grounds before the gates shut at 5 p.m.
The shadows of trees collected from distant parts of the earth will continue to cast entrancing shadows on the ponds and the lawns, the elfin plaster and bronze figures of Mother Goose lore will still smile and smirk, but from the standpoint of George W. Copping, 85-year old Civil War veteran, who has patrolled the estate for 25 years, "The gardens are sure dead without kids and folks in them. The thing that hurts me is that thousands of people who live right here have never seen that tree in the gardens which grew from a slip cut from a rare weeping willow tree on the grave of Napoleon at Longwood, St. Helena. And children now being born will never see the Banbury Cross Mill on the east side of the gardens... 9
But ironically, the Depression gave the gardens a third and final chance at life. In 1933, the gardens were again given over to a charity -- this time the Unemployment Relief Group. Over 10,000 people attended the reopening, which featured pony rides, boxing, circus performers, movie stars and a fashion show. In 1935, the Legion again took control of the park. The venue was still a popular spot, playing host to the Pasadena Flower Show, local dog shows, and even more Easter egg hunts. The park finally closed for good in 1937, but it continued to be used in countless motion pictures. These films include classics like "Gone with the Wind," "Citizen Kane," "Frankenstein," "The Barrett's of Wimpole Street," "The Adventures of Robin Hood," 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," and "Saratoga Trunk." In 1939, Hedda Hopper recounted an amusing incident during one such film shoot:
At Busch Gardens location Clark Gable waited in his car with his stand-in. When the garden gateman, who's been on that job for years, walked over to Gable's car, peered in, and saw them, he asked "which one of you guys is Gable?" 10
Shaped cypress tree inside Busch Gardens | Security Pacific National Bank Collection, Los Angeles Public Library
Busch Gardens, shortly before it was sold off in 1943 | Herald-Examiner Collection, Los Angeles Public Library
A Legend Reborn
After the gardens were closed to the public, the Busch family continued to sell them off piecemeal to high end developers, many of whom made a point to utilize the leftover beauty of the place in their design. Ivy Wall was sold in 1948, and is now a well-kept apartment complex. In the 1960s, Anheuser-Busch reimagined Busch Gardens -- opening theme parks in Van Nuys, Houston, Williamsburg, VA, and Tampa, FL. Today, only the Williamsburg and Tampa locations remain. As a child, I went to the Williamsburg Busch Gardens several times and was delighted by the cheesy magic I encountered there. But now, I think I much prefer the ruins of the original Busch Gardens, or better yet, a home on the land, with stone-terracing winding though my property. Now that, my friends, would be a real adult fairytale come true.
1 "Half million more just spent by busch" Los Angeles Times, October 16, 1910
2 "Pasadena 'heaven' to the president" Los Angeles Times,October 13, 1909
3 "Busch starts competition: millionaire revives interest in gardening" Los Angeles Times, April 7, 1906
4 "Lose way to Busch Gardens: many persons disappointed in the search" Los Angeles Times, October 24, 1910
7 "One of our quaintest show places" Los Angeles Times, August 21, 1926
8 "Enchanted gardens" Los Angeles Times, December 2, 1928
9 "Busch gardens gates closed" Los Angeles Times, September 1928
10 "Hedda Hopper" Los Angeles Times, March 23, 1939
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Le processeur d'images est un composant important d'un appareil photographique numérique qui joue un rôle essentiel dans la création de l'image numérique.

Le processeur d'images doit réaliser plusieurs tâches complexes.

Les photodiodes présentes dans un capteur photographique sont monochromes par nature : elles peuvent seulement enregistrer différents niveaux de gris. Pour obtenir une image en couleurs, elles sont recouvertes par trois filtres colorés : rouge, vert et bleu (RGB) selon un arrangement appelé filtre de Bayer - d'après le nom de son inventeur. Comme chaque photodiode enregistre l'information de couleur d'un seul pixel de l'image, sans processeur d'images il y aurait un pixel vert près de chaque pixel rouge et bleu (en fait, sur la plupart des capteurs il y a deux diodes vertes pour chaque diode bleue ou rouge).

Le processeur d'images est constitué d'une combinaison de processeurs (hardware) et d'algorithmes (software). Le processeur d'images rassemble les informations de luminance et de chrominance de chacun des pixels et les utilise pour calculer/interpoler les valeurs correctes de couleur et de brillance de chaque pixel. S'il le fait bien, le résultat est une image avec des couleurs naturelles et plaisantes, un contraste équilibré et une finesse appropriée.

Ce processus est cependant très complexe et comprend plusieurs opérations différentes. Son succès dépend largement de l'"intelligence" des algorithmes employés.

Dématriçage
Comme indiqué plus haut, le processeur d'images analyse la couleur et la brillance d'un pixel donné, les compare avec les données des pixels voisins et utilise ensuite un algorithme de dématriçage pour donner au pixel une couleur appropriée et une valeur de brillance. Le processeur d'images analyse également l'image entière pour parvenir à une distribution correcte du contraste. En ajustant la valeur du gamma (augmentant ou diminuant la plage de contraste des demi-tons d'une image) des gradations de ton subtiles, telles que la peau humaine ou le bleu du ciel, deviennent beaucoup plus réalistes.

Réduction de bruit
Le bruit est un phénomène présent dans tout circuit électronique. En photographie numérique, son effet est souvent visible sous forme de points isolés ayant une couleur aberrante dans une zone dont la couleur est constante. Le bruit s'accroît avec la température et la durée d'exposition. Quand une sensibilité ISO plus élevée est choisie, le signal de sortie du capteur d'image est davantage amplifié, ce qui en même temps accroît le niveau de bruit, conduisant à un rapport signal sur bruit plus faible. Le processeur d'images cherche à séparer le bruit de l'information d'image et à le retirer. C'est un défi difficile, et l'image peut contenir des zones avec de fins détails, qui s'ils sont traités comme du bruit, peuvent perdre une partie de leur définition.

Netteté de l'image
Comme les valeurs de couleur et de brillance de chaque pixel sont interpolées, un traitement d'adoucissement d'image est appliqué pour égaliser tout flou qui pourrait s'être produit. Pour conserver l'impression de profondeur, de clarté et les fins détails, le processeur d'images doit renforcer les bords et les contours. Il doit donc détecter les bords correctement et les reproduire doucement et sans excès.

Rapidité
Avec le nombre toujours croissant de pixels sur les capteurs d'image, la vitesse du processeur d'images devient plus critique : les photographes ne veulent pas attendre que le processeur d'images de leur appareil ait fini son travail avant qu'ils puissent continuer à photographier - ils ne veulent même pas savoir qu'un traitement est en cours dans l'appareil. Par conséquent, les processeurs d'images doivent être optimisés pour traiter plus de données dans le même temps, voire dans un temps plus court.

Les différents fabricants ont baptisé leur processeur d'images sous des noms variés : celui de Canon s'appelle DIGIC, celui de Nikon EXPEED, celui d'Olympus TruePic, celui de Panasonic le Venus Engine et celui de Sony le Bionz.

Voir aussi
Traitement d'images
Traitement d'images numérique
Retouche d'image
Dématriçage

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The biggest question since the 2015 season ended still remains unanswered. Who's going to be slingin' the pigskin come early September? The two big questions in my eyes for Fuente and the quarterback position are: (1) what will he ask the quarterback to do, and (2) which QB fits the bill given those assignments? So far, we've talked about how Fuente will adapt his scheme to the personnel he has to work with, and that stays true with the quarterback position.
It's been well documented that Paxton Lynch basically never threw the ball in high school, as his primary offense was the Wing-T. That obviously wasn't going to fly in college, even though Fuente incorporated some of the Wing-T in his offense at Memphis. Looking at Lynch as a quarterback, two things are apparent: his physical tools, namely his size and mobility -€" and his cannon for an arm. So Fuente called plays to take advantage of those attributes.
We've already seen Lynch's velocity on his throws with the out routes and quick hitches zip to the receiver in my first piece in this series. The Hokies' quarterback room doesn't really have anyone proven who can make a throw like this consistently.
But if no one in that room can make a certain throw, the point is Fuente won't force it upon his starter to do so. The next question to ask is where did Fuente have his QB throw the football? Thanks to Sam Monson and the fantastic work of Pro Football Focus, we can see where the majority of Paxton Lynch's targets went.
The intermediate throws are the ones that provide a lot of information in my eyes. There were plenty of throws across the middle in the 10-19 yard range, a lot of them on the over route I covered in my last piece. The thing I find most interesting is the lack of targets outside the numbers. That area is typically where most timing routes occur, where the ball has to come out before the receiver makes his break, such as deep out routes and comebacks. If you read the entire article where I got the above chart, you'll see that Paxton Lynch struggled with anticipation and timing routes at times. He's a guy who usually needs to see his receiver come clear before he delivers the football. However, you can see that Lynch's superior arm talent combined with his deep accuracy nicely, as he was on target on most of his 9's and other deep routes.
Since I haven't seen the quarterbacks on the roster when the bullets are flying in a live game -€" no one has -€" we don't know what each guys feel for the defense is. That is, the defense's base coverage, leverage, where pressure is coming from, and how quickly can they get through their progressions. Those are all essential quarterback mental tools.
However, Fuente already confirmed the race is down to two guys: Brenden Motley and newcomer Jerod Evans.
"I believe that it will be one of the two older kids, Brenden Motley or Jerod Evans," Fuente told reporters at ACC media day. "They're both working incredibly hard. There's not one guy over another right now. It's up in the air. But I like the way they're going about it and the way they're working."
With the starting job up in the air, we can only speculate who the first-year coach will prefer under center. In order to do that, let's look at some of the defining traits Fuente would probably want in his quarterback.
Mobility should be one of the primary attributes for the new QB. Both Motley and Evans have wheels, but that's not always what mobility means for a signal caller. Usually when people think of mobile quarterbacks, they think of a read-option or zone read play that the QB keeps and takes it to the house. Those plays will certainly be heavy components of the new offense, but there are other aspects of being a mobile quarterback in addition to running with the football. Fuente loved to move the pocket at Memphis for Paxton Lynch, giving him extra time to throw the football. Moving the launch point also protected the offensive line, since the defense couldn't pin their ears back every play and attack a sitting duck in the pocket. Throwing on the run is an essential skill and one that Fuente will look for in his quarterback. Both Motley and Evans have experience doing this, although the former has done it against better competition.
The new quarterback will also have to be an excellent ball handler, which may not be the flashiest attribute for a QB. Executing play-action fakes is one of the overlooked components that makes this offense go. A good fake is the difference between freezing the defense to allow a receiver to run free or an unsuccessful play. Given the volume of misdirection plays in Fuente's offense, ball handling may be a key underlying factor in deciding who gets the starting nod.
Just take a look at this play fake. Lynch does an outstanding job of deceiving the defense, making them think the ball is going to the RB on a dive play. Instead, he pulls the ball out of the mesh point quickly and smoothly. As a result, Lynch has a wide open receiver who runs in for the touchdown. Look at how #24 for Houston pays for having poor eye discipline because of Lynch's great fake.
This could be an area where Jerod Evans separates himself from Brenden Motley. I don't think Motley was very convincing with his ball fakes last year. It seemed like the defense always had a beat on where the ball was going to end up on those fake jet sweeps, which really didn't allow Motley to use his legs in the open field. It still remains to be seen whether Evans is much better in that category -€" reading JUCO defenders is a much easier task then carrying out a fake against an ACC EDGE. But if he is significantly better, that would definitely factor into Fuente's decision.
The Tigers used plenty of misdirection while running the ball. Jet sweeps, read option, and zone reads all are designed so the defense doesn't know who's going to end up with the ball in their hands, essentially creating an option-based ground game. The QB almost always had an option to keep, which is why size and mobility are important attributes Fuente will want in his new quarterback. Paxton Lynch had a great combination of the two -€" he was able to get downhill quickly due to his 6-7 frame and fall forward, which was extremely advantageous in short-yardage situations. And with his long strides, Lynch gobbled yards quickly when he got in space. But let's get this straight: nobody on the roster compares to that size/speed combo Lynch possesses. Therefore, I don't think Fuente will be calling as many option plays as he did last season, although they will be seen with some regularity.
Let's look at a sample game for an example of Fuente's ground attack. Memphis ran the ball 54 times against the Houston Cougars in what was arguably their most important game of the season.
Doroland Dorceus
Paxton Lynch
Tevin Jones
Jarvis Cooper
Sam Craft
Phil Mayhue
(stats courtesy of ESPN)
Fuente preferred a workhorse tailback in his backfield, and Dorceus' 26 carries are proof of that. Travon can bear that load as the feature back, so I would assume Fuente would like him to get 20-25 touches per game if things go according to the gameplan. Paxton Lynch was second on the team in carries which was consistent throughout the season for the offense. Those carries came off options, fake jet sweeps, QB draws, or just scrambling when the play broke down. Here's a breakdown of the types of QB runs in this game:
Run Type
Yards Gained (approximate)
Fake Jet Sweep
QB Sneak/Draw
Zone Read
Fuente also called triple/speed option plays back-to-back which resulted in a touchdown, then a turnover, which ultimately was the boost Houston needed to come back and win this game. Lynch could have easily become the ball carrier on either on of those plays which would have inflated his number of carries. In total, Lynch's number was called 8 times. That's not a lot, but it is enough to show that there will definitely be called QB runs in Blacksburg.
One of the major benefits of having your quarterback run the ball is that you gain an extra blocker. But the cons outweigh the pros unless you've got a guy like J.T. Barrett or Deshaun Watson under center. Quarterbacks are much more fumble prone and are going to take some big shots. This is another spot where Jerod Evans may have an advantage over Motley. Evans is listed at 6-4, 235 pounds while Motley is 6-3, 225. That extra size can be the difference between a killshot/turnover or a first down. It also helps around the goal line. Just look at Cam Newton for an example of how great of a weapon a huge QB can be in the red zone. Lynch also had 13 (!) rushing touchdowns in 2014, and many of those came inside the 20 and goal-to-go situations. I'm sure Fuente would love to have a similar skillset near the goal line in his new QB if possible.
Jerod Evans also seems like a more decisive runner than Motley. Too often, Motley dances behind the line of scrimmage, waiting for an opening. That allows the defense time to react, collapse, and close on the runner. On the other hand, Evans sees it and goes.
Yes, that is a huge running lane, but there is zero hesitation there. Evans trusts his eyes which is something I love to see, especially in a runner.
I very briefly touched on how QBs tend to be more fumble prone. At Memphis, Lynch was good in this category -€" he lost 4 fumbles which isn't terrible. A ball carrier's number 1 priority is to secure the football. If Evans or Motley can't do that, then I don't expect Fuente to call as many QB keepers this fall. Good offenses take care of the football and the new coach won't want to put a turnover machine out there to lead his team. In fact, Fuente listed taking care of the football as the first priority for whoever he puts under center.
Three traits for playing QB:
1. Don't lose the game/no turnovers
2. Handling emotions/keeping composure
3. Predicted outcomes
— Gobbler Country (@gobblercountry) July 21, 2016
Fumbles and interceptions are backbreakers for the entire team, not just the offense. The defense often is left to defend a shorter field, and field position is one of those hidden yardage statistics that is so crucial to winning games. Fuente has harped on playing complementary football all summer. All three phases of the game should help each other succeed.
At the JUCO level, Evans did an outstanding job of taking care of the football, and had an otherworldly 12.7/1 TD-INT ratio. However, plenty of those touchdowns were to wide open receivers which he won't see when playing in the ACC. Motley threw 11 touchdowns to 7 interceptions, but 5 of them came in just two games (Miami and Pittsburgh) and another was against Ohio State where he replaced an injured Michael Brewer midway through the third quarter. That's not an excuse for his poor judgement in those games, but it does provide some perspective of the situation he was put in.
Fuente will preach to the quarterback room to avoid sacks in addition to turnovers. Defenses are placing more and more emphasis on going after the football when they get to the quarterback to create strip-sack turnovers. It's one of the reasons Fuente wants to get the ball into the hands of his skill position players quickly. Pocket presence is rare to see on a highlight video, but here's a decent example of Evans stepping up in the pocket.
He does a solid job of feeling the pressure on the edge and stepping up while delivering a dart to the sideline. Brenden Motley has shown the ability to break the pocket when there is pressure, but he doesn't finish the play as well as Evans did above. For example, take this play against ECU last season.
Motley feels the pressure a little late, but is able to shrug off a tackler and get to open space. But the throw sails over Sam Rogers' head. If Motley and Rogers would have been able to connect, it would have been six points for the Hokies. Instead they had to punt it away to a hot ECU offense. Motley was not consistent when he got outside the pocket on his throws and this type of play happened more than once.
Comparing game tape to a highlight reel isn't fair, I know. Evans probably missed a few throws after getting outside the pocket as well, but his movement and throwing motion looked very clean on the play above so we know the JUCO has the potential to do it. We, and more importantly the coaches, should know more in the upcoming weeks on how each quarterback is progressing with feeling and avoiding pressure.
The second trait for playing QB as noted in the tweet above is what I like to call moxie. The "it" factor, if you will. Football games always tend to get crazy, both on the field and in players' heads. As the leader of the football team, the quarterback has to keep the team focused. The Hokies have had multiple game-breaking concentration lapses over the last few years which have led to blown leads or just plain old sloppy football. Part of that is due to lackluster coaching, but it never felt like the QB said, "hey, I'm going to go win this game. Who's with me?"
This is a spot where Motley really needs to show me something. For example, take the Pittsburgh game this past season. It may sound nitpicky, but that game was dying for someone to make a few momentum plays and take control. That is when you want your quarterback to be the alpha and win the game for you. Motley simply didn't do that -€" although the Hokies' offensive line certainly contributed to that problem. The offense only put up 13 points against a defense that had given up 26.1 PPG that season. Those moments make me hesitant to want Motley under center to begin the season. It's another area where Evans could end up making a strong impression on Fuente. If he comes in and plays with confidence during camp, the players will rally around him and it'll be very tough for Fuente and Cornelson to pick Motley as the opening-day starter.
Lastly, Fuente wants predicted outcomes from his signal caller. That essentially means execute the play like it's supposed to be run without taking any detours.
"I want to see a quarterback go where he's supposed to go with the football," said Fuente. "Sometimes the results may not always be what we want them to be, but for us it's about is that kid doing what we're asking him to do on a consistent basis."
It's simple: do what you're asked to do. Make the right reads and get the ball out to the playmakers on time. Fuente wants someone that plays well within the structure of the offense. Between Motley and Evans, who does this better? The offense is still probably in the install phase, so no one has the answer to that yet. As we approach the Liberty game, the coaches will have a good idea of which quarterback is grasping the offense better.
I think this is the one spot where the incumbent has a strong advantage over the newcomer. Motley has seen ACC defenses his entire career and the game shouldn't be too fast for him, especially since he is entering his last year of eligibility. That should allow him to get the rhythm and timing on the offense down quickly. On the other hand, Jerod Evans still needs to adapt to the speed of D1 football even though he was a stud at the JUCO level. If Fuente decides to run a quick-hitter offense and Evans starts, there will be growing pains. Sacks, turnovers, and misfires will be much more common than we would like them to be. Undoubtedly, Fuente will simplify his offense so it is easier on his new quarterback if he is struggling, but how much simplification can the offense take before it becomes ineffective and predictable? This is why many people are saying that Evans needs some seasoning before being thrown into the fire.
We've gone over 5 or 6 aspects of playing the quarterback position in Fuente's offense. For the quarterback battle taking place on the practice field, I think Motley should be the opening day starter. The one thing that really "sells" me on Motley is ACC/D1 experience. That can't be overlooked. He's also had the entire offseason to watch film and correct his mistakes. Motley has the mobility, and right now has the trust of some of the older guys in the locker room. However, I wouldn't be surprised if Evans is the starter at seasons' end. There's so much talent there, and once he gets acclimated to the speed of the game and earns the coaches' trust, he'll be getting the reps come Saturdays. For now, it's Motley's job to lose.
If you haven't read my first two pieces in the series, you can find the first one here and the second one here.


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Fallout 4: Far Harbor
Bethesda Game Studios
Fallout 4: Far Harbor Review (PS4)
Version Reviewed: European
Fogging hell
review by Robert Ramsey Mon, 23 May 2016 15:30:00 +0100
The fog of Far Harbor is to be feared. It inflicts radiation poisoning on those who dare to trek through it, it gives birth to horribly slimy creatures of the deep, and it does an admirable job of obscuring your view of the fiends that stalk the wilderness. The island's residents have a right to fear the mist: it keeps them penned inside of their small settlements, forced to await the next inevitable mutant attack – but you'll come to loathe the fog for entirely different reasons.
Far Harbor is Fallout 4's first "proper" expansion; it's set on a whole new landmass that lies North of the Commonwealth – a treacherous island that's crammed with new quests and secrets. Initially, you're sent there to do a touch of detective work and find a missing person, but, unsurprisingly, it isn't long before you're pulled into the growing conflict between the isle's three main factions.
Right from the start, it's clear that Bethesda has listened to criticisms regarding the main game's writing. Almost as soon as you step off your boat, you're swamped with dialogue choices and the rants of disgruntled settlers. The developer tries far harder to spin subplots here that bubble away beneath the add-on's overarching story, and the result is a slice of content that, narratively, feels a little more refined than Fallout 4.
Aside from a few tediously predictable characters, Far Harbor's cast isn't too shabby, and although the quality of the dialogue still doesn't come close to matching the best that the genre has to offer, there's enough player choice here to keep you invested. What's more, your actions have a direct impact on the conclusion of this 20-or-so hour adventure, allowing you to leave your mark on the creepy island's history.
However, despite its best efforts at crafting a complex story, Far Harbor stumbles when it decides to roll out a series of poorly judged quests around the plot's halfway point. Without spoiling anything, one of these tasks sees you fiddle with the game's crafting system as you solve puzzles. While this segment certainly offers something new, it feels bafflingly out of place and drags on for far too long. Just when the story's kicking into gear and you're faced with some tough choices, you're wrenched from proceedings and forced to endure this clumsy attempt at puzzle-solving gameplay. It's maddening.
Fortunately, the good outweighs the bad when it comes to the rest of the quests that are dotted around the island. Generally speaking, most of these are your usual Fallout 4 affairs – go to an area, kill the enemies – but the new setting and fresh batch of foes do a fine job of keeping things interesting. Naturally, there's effective new equipment to find, too, and there are some brilliantly designed, intricate locations that play host to several superb combat scenarios. Indeed, Bethesda's prowess at creating environments that beg to be explored and looted is once again a key selling point in this expansion.
Or at least, it would be, if Far Harbor didn't run like a salty sack of shite on PlayStation 4. Approaching or walking through the aforementioned fog that covers most of the island murders the framerate on Sony's console, crippling any sense of adventure as you scavenge your way across the impressively detailed setting.
At times, it's worryingly easy to look past the inherent bugginess of Bethesda's titles; Fallout 4's rewarding gameplay loop makes it difficult to put down even though you know that the game should run better than it does. But in Far Harbor's case, Bethesda's released a product that comes dangerously close to being a chore to play, and that's just not good enough.
Far Harbor should have be an easy sell to those who have picked the Commonwealth clean, but something terrible lurks within the fog. Serious framerate issues on PS4 make the expansion stink like the rot of a mutated fishman, killing any sense of adventure in what is otherwise an intruiging add-on. If the problem's patched, feel free to add a few points to this review's score – but until then, you should steer your ship clear of Far Harbor's foreboding coast.
Poor 4/10
Review copy provided by Bethesda Softworks
arnoldlayne83
Mon 23rd May 2016
Wow, I didn't see this coming....I wonder what QA testers are paid for...
stevie85
Very harsh in my opinion. While I do agree with you on that puzzle sequence, It was absolutely awful and tedious. Definetly not a perfect expansion by any means. I don't believe it warrants such a low score.
BenTarrant
Fully agree with the score here. Issues like this are really starting to take the biscuit, it chugs so badly in places it's unplayable. These things are clearly not optimised effectively at launch, any kind of QA would highlight this, they're aware it's cream crackered. Just hold off on release for crying out loud. Even a move like delaying dlc on platforms a la Skyrim would have been preferable to the chuggy mess I was actually eager to play.
@stevie85 Would have been a 7 or 8/10 if it wasn't for the horrific frame rate. Honestly, I'll be starting the expansion again if/when it's patched so I can fully enjoy it. It's a really solid add-on that's wrecked by the technical side of things.
@ShogunRok That's a fair point. It plays like a powerpoint presentation in parts.
@stevie85 Just a massive shame really, we shouldn't be having to deal with this in 2016 on PS4. Hopefully Bethesda puts together an update sooner rather than later.
MaccaMUFC
Is the frame rate issue just on PS4? I've just played this earlier on XB1 and I've not noticed any problems so far but I have only just wandered not too far from where you first dock, don't know if the fog gets thicker as you progress inland?
KratosMD
I was actually not shocked with this review. I saw IGN's review of this a few days ago and they praised the DLC, whilst in the comment section, people were outraged of the game's frame-rate. I was surprised that IGN didn't mention this, but then I realized that they had reviewed the PC version which explains why that technical issue wasn't addressed. Based on that, I say that this is a fair review. The frame-rate is an integral part of a game and it seems to steep down a lot in the DLC, which will more or less ruin your experience.
I would give Far Harbor a 9 after I completed it yesterday, if performance is a sticking point, it's more like a 7 or 6.
If you really enjoyed the baseline Fallout 4, give this one a go...........the quest design and moral dilemmas, for the most part, are superior to the original story arc.......the map design and atmosphere was solid as well. As far as the framerate, it is unacceptable, but the game is still playable. Bottomline, if you love Fallout 4, play it, you'll enjoy it. If your a casual fan, skip it until it gets patched.
@MaccaMUFC
From what I've heard, it's a PS4 problem.......it seems to be fine on the XB1 and PC.
XtemmA
Low score well deserved. Never support broken products. At least, not yet until they're fixed to the supposed state.
Lagnaut
Not disputing anyone else's experience but I played several hours over the weekend, covered a lot of ground (day and night), and have only experienced an occasional frame rate drop. The experience has been on par with the rest of the game in terms of technical performance.
carlos82
While it's nice to see games been called out on their performance issues, I feel this is a touch harsh. I'll admit the first time I booted it up and entered the fog I thought much the same as yourself but having played it a few more times I don't think the frame rate is as bad as I first thought. Granted it should be a non issue by now and I did think my PS4 was broken for a bit playing this but I suspect that's because I'd been playing Uncharted for several days straight and it was particularly jarring initially switching to this.
Personally I have enjoyed this more so far than the main game, with a couple of real stand out side quests to boot. It's just a shame that after a few releases recently which have shown with the PS4 can really do (Uncharted, Ratchet and Doom), that we have to put up with a creaking game engine which is no longer up to the job, yet still I really enjoy playing it
kyleforrester87
Good to see a game getting hit for shoddy technical performance. People say gameplay is the most important aspect.. I agree, and I also think awful frame rates drastically affect the gameplay!
Frankly I'd have knocked a few points off the main game too since I feel it ran like crap but hey!
I can understand the poor reception due to performance, I get it....
This is also a superb piece of DLC that outshines the main game in a couple of areas. Wait until it gets patched, I would advise for a decent portion of the audience, but overall this shouldn't be missed by anybody who enjoyed Fallout 4.
@sub12 To be fair, I've got about 350 hours on Fallout 4 and I went into this DLC expecting good things. The fact that I'm such a big fan of the main game made the disappointment even worse, if I'm honest. As far as I'm concerned this kind of technical performance shouldn't be overlooked in the least, not when Bethesda's upped the price on the season pass not too long ago.
While I understand some players will be able to overlook it and still have fun, it doesn't change the fact that this sort of thing simply shouldn't be happening. Giving Far Harbor a decent score would basically be me saying "yeah I'd recommend this", which I quite clearly don't.
Fix the frame rate and this is a good 7 or 8/10. Until then, unacceptable in my eyes.
@ShogunRok
That's fair enough for sure, I just don't want people to completely skip this experience and not ever give it a go........ignoring performance, I think I enjoyed what was on offer here more than you, and I would reckon it's essential for anybody who liked Fallout 4.
Is the performance unacceptable in spots, yes it is,.......is it OK to give it a 4 due mostly to those issues, yes it is, you review what you have and this is Bethesda's problem........is Far Harbor a very good piece of DLC, that baring the performance, would be recommended to any Fallout 4 fan?.......IMO, yes, without a doubt.
Tony_342
For me, the framerate problems haven't been nearly as bad as I thought they would be based on people's reactions. But, yes, it is noticeable and annoying. Honestly, I'm pretty sure the problem isn't the fog - I think it's the trees. They're way too dense in places, and the way the light scatters through them doesn't help.
@sub12 I tend to agree - the review says as much. Like the conclusion reads, Far Harbor should be an easy sell to anyone who likes Fallout 4. It's just a huge shame that I can't recommend playing it in its current state. Sincerely hope it gets patched soon.
@Tony_342
I think it's the fog.....there are times late in the DLC where the fog has mostly dissapated to a large extent, and it runs noticeably smoother. I think the problem is just on the PS4.
LieutenantFatman
Lazy devs. Or perhaps just incompetent. I remember the same issues with Skyrim and some of the Fallout 3 dlc. I'm expecting the same in their next Elder Scrolls as well. Bethesda. A name now known for being a buggy mess more than anything else.
@LieutenantFatman
Reguardless of the issue, they need to move past the Creation Engine after Fallout 4.
get2sammyb
@sub12 Everyone said that about Fallout 3 and Skyrim, though. Ain't never changing.
JesWood13
I haven't even installed the add on yet. I'm just gonna wait until they finally decide to patch the frame issues before I even use it, but I will do an install soon.
Drawfull
Lazy devs:
Hey, PC guy, how's DH looking? All good amigo.
XB1, how we doing? 10 for 10 hombre.
PS$, what's happening? Waiting for LVG to be sacked, but er, yeah.
It's a disgrace that anything releases in this state of greatness on any platform, never mind PS4.
(How ironic that the $ is 4)
@Drawfull: Watch the language please -Tasuki-
I guess it could be a combination of the fog and trees. I've definitely noticed that the only time I have framerate issues is when I'm in areas with dense foliage.
I've been thinking - twenty years ago, fog was used in games to IMPROVE the framerate. Nowadays, it just makes it worse. Granted, "fog" back then wasn't actual fog, just really short draw distances. Still, kinda funny in an ironic way.
I've no intention to play it anytime soon anyway. Still looking forward to it. Hopefully by the end of summer they'll have fixed it.
darkswabber
I don't agree at all with the 4, I love the expansion so far.
This is the second time so far I disagree with pushsquare in my 3 years reading this website (first time was blue estate, but I disagreed with all websites with that game)
EDIT: the reason I disagree is probably because I am not bothered at all with the low FPS, I actually have never been bothered by low FPS.
@sub12 I agree with you on that, but as Sammy says, it seems somewhat unlikely this will happen any time soon. But hey, you never know.
XurAgentofthe9
Good for you for giving such an honest review. Bethesda have been guilty in the past of doing this, and it's not acceptable to ask punters to pay for something that doesn't run acceptably, again!
Grabberflesh50
@stevie85 I agree with you completely, this is a ridiculously low score and the although complaints about framerate may be somewhat valid...although I don't have the same issues...it shouldn't knock it that far down. I've played it and love it as well do other reviews...even though it's the writer's opinion in my opinion its a great review
@Grabberflesh50 Watch the Language -Tasuki-
AyeHaley
@Grabberflesh50 you know what an opinion is, right? AN OPINION.
Is your life less because someone gave your favorite game/DLC/team/band/movie a lower score than you would? awww.
NoCode23
I agree with the 4/10 review score. Seriously what else matters when a video game has such poor frame rates?
When i traveled back to the Commonwealth and visited Diamond City and my large Sanctuary settlement the frame rates felt like 60fps after what Far Harbor plays at.
Fallout 4 isn't a great game, as a Fallout 2 and New Vegas fan I must say that the fourth entry is on par with the first Fallout, which is an "ok" game dated as hell. The expansion pack isn't doing any favors to save the game, so to me Fallout 4 is in the past and I hope that Bethesda do something new, because this engine is no longer acceptable.
brendon987
If its anything like skyrim, we will have to wait for 10 or so patches. An the issue will still not be 100% fix. Broken!!!!
@Grabberflesh50 So what you're saying is that because you haven't had the same experience, the review's a sack of beans? Come on now, I'm sure if you had to play through this expansion at 10fps you'd be pretty down on it, too.
I don't enjoy giving games bad scores - I don't think anyone, reviewers included, want games to be rubbish - but if it's a chore to play through Far Harbor then I'm not going to say it's great. It's more than deserving of a 4/10 - a frame rate as bad as this simply shouldn't be happening. Not sure what else to say!
@NoCode23 Funnily enough I joked about this the other day. After playing Far Harbor for a few hours, traipsing through the fog, I went back to the synth settlement and it honestly felt like I was playing the game at 60fps. Says it all, really.
@Grabberflesh50 The reason this DLC runs so poorly to begin with is because there are never consequences when Bethesda releases a sub-par performing game.
Case in point, the infamously broken Skyrim on PlayStation 3 has a 92 on Metacritic: http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim
GoatWrench
@Lagnaut I've just completed the quest and haven't noticed anything worse than the main game either.
A big issue here is that anyone that purchased a season pass has already paid for this dlc. So regardless of reviews the money has been spent with the option to not download but no option to not purchase it.
Historicaly the Fallout 3 dlc is a good read. Ps3 users had to wait months after xbox and pc users for the dlc. However when released the dlc had much more than frame rate issues for xbox and pc. Broken Steel had technical problems that caused it to be temporarily pulled from xbox live because of freezing and other issues while pc got a new fixed dlc to download. That was 7 years ago.
The PS3 eventually got all of Fallout 3 dlc but even after patching Broken Steel still causes lag, freezing, slower loading, and frame rate issues. So i only play with the other 4 dlc. Even with a new game and small save file the performance is noticeably affected when adding only Broken Steel.
How Bethesda deals with the Ps4 problems with the Far Harbor dlc will be interesting.
themcnoisy
I'm struggling to believe anyone would defend this dlc frame rate nonsense after doom and uncharted 4 have proven yet again how to make the ps4 purr, let alone enjoy the abortion which is the clunky, bug riddled, glitch fest Fallout 4.
Fallout 4 could of set benchmarks and been outstanding. Its just about put me off every new Bethesda game, and hopefully some gullible fools from buying season passes.
@get2sammyb ain't changing bcos Bethesda thinks crappy game performance is acceptable for us. They sold well anyways, right?
RaymanFan2
@shogunrok Any ETA on reviews for Mutants in Manhattan? Hoping that's not as disappointing as this, though I'm not not optimistic.
MrSensical
Huh? So many people reporting terrible frame rate here, yet on my PS4 I've had only one issue (the game crashed on me, though that happened a couple times in the Commonwealth too). Framerate's fine for me so far, though I'm only a few hours in and haven't gotten to those apparently absurd puzzles. Have you guys been getting them your whole playthrough of Far Harbor?
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Here's some more photos of the big snowfall we had here on Thursday night/Friday morning.
The snow was really quite pretty, but oh was it difficult to shovel! The snow was so wet and heavy that the snow plow kept dying. I finally had to just shovel the snow in layers a little at a time.
On yesterday's post I mentioned that the snowflakes were huge. I never seem to be able to get a good shot of falling snow, but I think you can get the idea with this photo.
Okay, now it is time for Friday Fill-Ins, a little late....here we go!
2. I want to have a Turtle Latte @ Caribou.
3. I need to shovel the rest of the driveway.
4. I was thinking about starting a new art piece.
5. I wish it was Springtime.
6. I'm reading "Worth Fighting For" by Lisa Swayze.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to watching "Who Do You Think You Are," tomorrow my plans include cleaning the house (woo-hoo!) and Sunday, I want to bake some cookies - Yum!
drats..I forgot my fridays... yum cookies...I really love making cookies and the SNOW you received..oh my how beautiful!
Beautiful snow. I miss walking through the snow when I was little.
Hope you are having a pleasant weekend.
Opps sorry now reading it I completely made no sense. I meant to say YOU have been nominated... Congrats ma!


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Forget Me Not - The Story of Anne Frank is a springboard to launch a study into dealing with man's inhumanity to man. Learn about the Holocaust, Nazi intolerance and hatred, and the ultimate price paid for turning a blind eye to the truth. The objective is to teach students about the destructiveness of racial and ethnic prejudice.
Forget Me Not: The Anne Frank Story
Access to the Children of the Holocaust page is granted to schools that currently own the "Forget Me Not - Anne Frank Story" DVD. If your school owns this DVD movie and uses it as part of their teaching curriculum, please have a teacher or media specialist contact Grace Products at info@grace101.org or call 800-527-4014.
She was an oasis of innocence in a time of evil. A voice of reason in an age of insanity.
Though she never lived to see her 16th birthday, Anne Frank's innermost thoughts scribbled on scraps of paper challenge us, and shame us, a full fifty years after her death. Her life serves as eulogy to the millions of children who perished in World War II. But she did not leave her legacy as an ode to the past--rather as a beacon of hope to the future.
Forget Me Not is more than a study of a painful period in world history. It is a wonderful reminder of the triumphant power of the human spirit over evil.
In this dramatic voyage into the past, Mat Fritzlinger is a school boy enamored by the neo-Nazi movement. One day, while on a field trip to a Holocaust museum, Mat finds himself in a mysterious, magical library. From there he is spun into the streets of Nazi-occupied Amsterdam in the year 1944--as a Jew. There he meets Anne Frank and discovers the true meaning of the word 'hero.'


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Ana Paula França (25 de julio de 1979) es una deportista brasileña que compitió en taekwondo. Ganó dos medallas en el Campeonato Panamericano de Taekwondo en los años 1996 y 1998.

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2023 Fees and Dates
About Our Camp
History and Directors
Crestwood In The Media
Allergy Policy
Grouping Policy
Safe Camp Policy
Camper Behaviour Agreement
Crestwood Gives Back
2023 Information
Camp Programmes
A Typical Day at Camp
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In 1989, Crestwood School purchased the beautiful valley at Lawrence and Bayview Avenue in Toronto, Ontario. In 1990, a select group of teachers and professionals created Crestwood Valley Day Camp, which opened that same summer. Over the years there has been development in the areas of- facility, transportation, administration, communication, delivery and variety of programs and staff hiring practices.
Over the last 33 years, Crestwood has provided tens of thousands of campers and staff a unique camp experience that promotes building self-esteem, personal skills, friendship, social networking, fun-filled activities and lasting memories. Many camp alumni send their children to Crestwood to give them the same everlasting experience they had growing up.
Reide Pastor-Baranek, Director
Reide has been at Crestwood for the last 29 years. She started as a young camper and has worked her way up the ranks starting as Counsellor, then Office Administrator and current role as Director. If anyone knows every aspect of Crestwood operations and programs- it's Reide!
Reide plays a key role in camp communications, administrative policies and procedures, staff development, recruitment, programming, nutrition and technology advancements. Reide provides mentorship and guidance to our Head Staff Team throughout the camp season. She is often seen working with campers who need some 'TLC' and keeping parents informed of a camper's progress at camp. Reide has a wealth of experience with all age groups and ability levels. She is available to give families camp tours and answer any questions or address any concerns that may arise.
Evan Roth, Associate Director
Evan has been affiliated with camp for 25+ years as a Camper, Counsellor, Activity Specialist, Unit Head, Program Director, Assistant Director, and Camp Director. Evan brings a contagious positive attitude and a wealth of knowledge, experience and skill to Crestwood.
Prior to joining the Crestwood family, he was the multi-campus Camp Director at The Jack and Pat Kay Centre Camp (Schwartz/Reisman Centre and Prosserman JCC). Evan was also the Assistant Director of Operations at Camp Northland-B'nai Brith – his camp home of 20 years. Throughout his career in camping he has refined his skills in operations, programming, camper care, budget and finance, and customer service. His enthusiasm for camp, and its power to shape and transform lives is infectious to all those around him.
Evan has served in several volunteer roles at the OCA. He was elected to the OCA Board of Directors last year, and since 2015 he has been a Senior Standards Visitor and a member of the Educational Programs – Annual Conference Committee. Evan also now sits on the Standards Accreditation Committee. Outside of camping, Evan is a volunteer Chapter Advisor with BBYO, where he mentors teens to help them reach their full potential and grow into dynamic community members. He is also a passionate Maple Leafs and Blue Jays fan, a Seinfeld expert, and a commercial aviation enthusiast! He can't wait to experience his first summer at Crestwood!
Katie Bookman, Assistant Director
Katie has worked at Crestwood Valley Day Camp for the past 19 summers. She has worked in many different capacities from activity specialist, unit head, office administration to speciality coordinator. She is thrilled to be returning as the Assistant Director.
Katie graduated with her Bachelor of Education and has been a member of the Ontario College of Teachers since 2008. Her focus has been teaching primary students, as well as students with special needs. With her abundance of both camping and education experience, Katie can't wait for summer 2022! She will be working directly with our staff team and campers- bringing exciting new training, programming and fun to Crestwood Valley Day Camp!
Carla Dunning, Assistant Director
Carla has been a part of the Crestwood Valley Day Camp family as a staff member and camp parent for the past 26 summers. Carla has worn many hats over this time. She was a camp counsellor, unit head, office administrator, LIT/CIT Coordinator and has been a great mentor to hundreds of staff members over the years. She is a great supporter of campers and their families.
During the school year, Carla is a Teacher with the Toronto District School Board. She has taught a variety of grades, ages and abilities over a 22 year period. Carla is a mother of four teenagers who have all been at Crestwood since they were old enough to attend.
In the role of Assistant Director, Carla will be training staff, working closely with all Senior Staff and communicating with parents. We are thrilled to welcome Carla back to camp once again for year 27.
Eric Shendelman, Camp Consultant
Eric Shendelman was a Camp Director at Crestwood Valley Day Camp from 2005 – 2014 and 2020 – 2021, as well as director of Camp Arrowhead from 1997 – 2004 in Innisfil, Ontario. Eric is a Past President and former Standards Chair of the Ontario Camps Association.
Eric is a member of the Canadian Drowning Prevention Coalition and sits on a variety of committees that utilize his expertise in Aquatics, First Aid and Crisis Response. He continues to work with several summer camps helping to develop their aquatic, first aid and safety management programs. Eric is the owner of Shendy's Swim and CPR Training Centres in Toronto, Ontario Canada (since 1992). He is a certified Lifesaving Society Instructor/trainer, Lifeguard Examiner/Trainer, First Aid Trainer, Safety Inspector and Auditor. Eric has helped draft policies with Ministry of Health representatives, the Canadian Camping Association and local school boards. Eric was also a Primary, Junior, and Intermediate school teacher who worked with the York Region District School Board over a 12-year period.
Eric's role as Camp Consultant will be to support the Camp Directors, Head Staff, and general staff in a variety of key areas that include, but are not limited to, Staff Training development, Emergency Response Training, Health and Safety procedures and updates, and program development. He looks forward to seeing the smiling faces of campers and staff next summer.
Reide, Evan, Katie, Carla and Eric are excited to provide a dynamic, fun, safe and friendly camp atmosphere where we can all grow together and build memories to last a lifetime! Remember, "At Crestwood We're All One Big Family!"
We are always available to talk so give us a call anytime at (416) 444-9595 or email us at crestwood.camp@crestwood.on.ca
Together, we are committed to providing the best camp experience for campers, staff and parents alike.
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Warner Bros. takes 'Nonplayer'
Studio to adapt Nate Simpson comicbook
By Jeff Sneider and Rachel Abrams
Warner Bros. has acquired feature film rights to Nate Simpson's comicbook "Nonplayer" from publisher Image Comics and has set up the potential tentpole project with producers Roy Lee ("The Ring") and David Heyman (the "Harry Potter" series).
"Nonplayer" is a sci-fi/fantasy story about Dana Stevens, a brilliant young woman who retreats from the dismal workaday world of the future into the digital fantasy realm of Jarvath, where she's a fearless warrior.
First of six issues went on sale in April.
Prior to "Nonplayer," Simpson worked as a videogame concept artist.
Heyman most recently produced WB's "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2," which has grossed more than $1 billion worldwide since opening last month. He's in production on Alfonso Cuaron's Sandra Bullock starrer "Gravity," which WB recently skedded for release on Nov. 21, 2012.
Lee recently produced Lionsgate's upcoming Taylor Lautner thriller "Abduction" and served as an exec producer on CBS Films' Daniel Radcliffe starrer "The Woman in Black." He's developing a remake of the South Korean classic "Oldboy" for Mandate Pictures.
Dana Stevens
With his first short film, the animated "Yùl and the Snake," Gabriel Harel won Europe's Cartoon d'Or for the continent's best animated short film, given at the 2016 Cartoon Forum in Toulouse. Now, Harel's awaited sophomore effort, the animated "The Night of the Plastic Bags," competes at UniFrance's MyFrenchFilmFestival, and is available on a swathe [...]
'The Glorious Acceptance of Nicolas Chauvin': Nationalism Wrapped in Charisma
Winner of Locarno's Signs of Life section, Benjamin Crotty's "The Glorious Acceptance of Nicolas Chauvin" has enjoyed more than 12 months of festival success and critical acclaim as it reaches the end of its festival run at UniFrance's MyFrenchFilmFestival. A modern take on one of France's most influential yet widely unknown characters, the film headlines [...]
Alexander Ludwig on Sharing his Recovery Journey, Playing the 'Bad Boys' Tech Guy
With his towering height and stature, Alexander Ludwig looks every bit the action star, first appearing as Cato in "The Hunger Games," and more recently as fierce Norse Viking chief Bjorn Ironside on History Channel's "Vikings" and in "Bad Boys for Life," the third installment of the "Bad Boys" franchise, with Will Smith and Martin [...]
"Bad Boys for Life" is showing plenty of power at the North American box office with an impressive launch of around $66 million at 3,740 venues over the four-day holiday weekend. Sony's sequel to 1995's "Bad Boys" and 2003's "Bad Boys II" far exceeded the studio's pre-release forecasts of a $38 million weekend. The film, [...]
'A Bump Along the Way': Film Review
While "Derry Girls" continues to be the last word in young, raucous female rebellion on the Emerald Isle, "A Bump Along the Way" has a little something to add. Sin the same Northern Irish city as the hit Netflix sitcom, but shedding the '90s nostalgia for the Snapchat age, Shelly Love's appealing, unassuming debut feature [...]
Tresor Films Plots $72 Million 'Asterix & Obelix: The Silk Road,' New Projects (EXCLUSIVE)
After delivering two of the highest-grossing French films of last year, Alain Attal's Paris-based production company Tresor Films ("Sink or Swim," "Little White Lies 2") is kicking off 2020 with its most ambitious project yet, Guillaume Canet's "Asterix & Obelix: The Silk Road." Co-produced and financed by Jerome Seydoux's Pathé, "Asterix & Obelix" is budgeted [...]
Anais Bertrand on the Obstacles She Faced to Produce Sundance Player 'Jumbo'
Zoé Wittock's debut feature, "Jumbo," screening in Sundance's World Cinema Dramatic Competition, is also the first feature film produced by up-and-coming French producer Anais Bertrand, of Insolence Productions, who has cut her teeth on award-winning shorts, including winning the Procirep Short Film Producer Award last year. "Jumbo" is about a young woman, played by Noémie [...]


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Below you will find links to collections of popular and classical sheet music for piano, ragtime music, and more. Some that you can even print and play right away!
Classical Piano Sheet Music: Download and print free classical piano pieces that are in the public domain. I have selected some of the easiest, most popular piano pieces by each composer as well as pedagogically good selections of printable sheet music for piano. The pieces are divided into period styles, and levels of difficulty.
Go here for recommendations of other sites with public domain sheet music.
Perfect for Christmas! Print for free and learn more about of two famous versions of Ave Maria; by Bach/Gounod and Franz Schubert.
Scott Joplin could actually be called a "classical" composer, since his music has stood the test of time and is ever so popular today! These pieces are also free for you to print and play directly, since it is in the public domain. Since they are not simplified, they are hard and not for beginners, though, but something to have as a goal, maybe?
Just in case you feel the inspiration to write your own music- or want to practice some music theory! Here is a selection of free printable staff paper in different layouts.
Free Piano Sheet Music for Beginners: Check out my recommendations of great sites with really super-easy pieces for beginner pianists of any age.These easy pieces could also be used for sight-reading practice for more advanced players!
Ever wonder what pieces to pick for the perfect repertoire?
When selecting pieces to learn, it is good to know which would be worth your time.
This is a list with the top 10 Classical style piano songs, in easy arrangements, suitable for every occasion!
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Toyota Issues 2011 North American Environmental Report
(TORONTO) Toyota, the most fuel-efficient passenger line-up in Canada, today reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability throughout its operations and beyond as it released its 2011 North America Environmental Report. The report details the success that Toyota has had in meeting or exceeding the goals of its aggressive, five-year Environmental Action Plan (EAP) in North America. These include groundbreaking enhancements to its industry-leading fleet of sustainable, advanced technology vehicles as well as strengthened environmental practices across its manufacturing, sales and service operations.
Among the key achievements outlined in the 2011 report are:
Major developments in advanced technology vehicles, including the launch of an expanded family of four Prius vehicles, the completion of Canada's Prius Plug-in Hybrid partnership program, and the announcement of the Woodstock, Ontario assembly plant selected to build the electric, zero emission version of the RAV4 crossover sport utility vehicle;
Significant improvements in fuel consumption across Toyota's fleet over the past five years, including a 2% improvement in Company Average Fuel Consumption (or CAFC standards) for Canadian cars and a 9% improvement in Canadian truck CAFC standards; and
Near zero-landfill status at each of Toyota's North American manufacturing plants as well as a 35 % decrease in the amount of nonsaleable waste per vehicle produced.
"Toyota continues to be a committed environmental leader and knows that this leadership is developed through the products we deliver and our dedication to Canadian communities," said Stephen Beatty, Chief Environmental Officer, Toyota Canada Inc. "Our commitment isn't simply about a line on a balance sheet, but a vested approach to helping Canadians and their communities thrive as we create vehicles with a greener footprint. We are proud of the great environmental work that has already been completed with our dealers, suppliers and stakeholder relationships across Canada and look forward to the great work that will be done in the future."
New Environmental Report Shows Substantial Progress on Toyota's Five-Year Environmental Action Plan
In April 2006, Toyota began working to meet the guidelines of its second consolidated Environmental Action Plan, an aggressive five-year roadmap for improving and enhancing sustainability efforts across the company's North America operations. The company met or exceeded more than 80 % of its EAP benchmarks.
The results of this EAP, as well as environmental activities in Fiscal Year 2011, form the foundation of the new North America Environmental Report. Other highlights include:
Advanced Vehicle Technology and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
Toyota continues to be the most fuel-efficient passenger car line-up in Canada and remains committed to bringing a portfolio of advanced technologies to market, including hybrid, electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles. In addition to exceeding Canadian CAFC standards, the company continues to top Canadian Car Company Average Fuel Consumption (CAFC) targets for cars and light-duty trucks, performing better than the industry average.
Prius tops both Natural Resources Canada's and the U.S. EPA's lists of the most fuel-efficient vehicles for 2011.
Since its introduction in Canada in 2000, Prius continues to be the world's best selling fuel-efficient vehicle, with more than 3 million vehicles sold worldwide. Prius - when compared to the average midsize car today – will save a Canadian consumer more than $1,400 in fuel costs (at $1.24/L), 1,140 litres of gas and 2.6 tonnes of CO2emissions each and every year.
Prius v, the second of an expanded family of four Prius vehicles, launched in 2011, brings Toyota to a total of 9 hybrid vehicles, which includes the Lexus luxury brand. Next year Toyota will add the Prius C and the Prius Plug-in to the company's portfolio of advanced technology vehicles.
Energy Consumption, Recycling and Resource Management
Over the course of the five-year EAP, Toyota achieved a 6% decrease in CO2 emissions at U.S. plants per vehicle produced and a 10% decrease in Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions.
At our manufacturing plants, we've achieved our goal of near-zero waste to landfill for each of the last three years. Toyota's vehicle distribution division recycled a total of 94 % of waste generated.
A photovoltaic system at its southern California sales headquarters has generated over 4.6 million kilowatt-hours of electricity, enough energy to power an average size household for approximately 383 years.
In 2011, Toyota's North American manufacturing affiliate (Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.) received an ENERGY STAR® Sustained Excellence Award for the seventh consecutive year.
Sustainable Buildings and Dealerships
Four more Toyota buildings achieved LEED® certification last year, for a total of 10 LEED certified buildings.
15 Toyota and Lexus dealerships in the U.S. and Canada have obtained LEED® certification for their facilities.
The company introduced a battery recovery program to educate dealerships on the proper handling of large format nickel-metal hydride batteries from our hybrid vehicles. Spent batteries are collected from the dealers and transported by Toyota for proper recycling and disposal.
Environmental Stewardship and Community Engagement
Toyota Evergreen Learning Grounds, our signature environmental philanthropic program with Evergreen, continues to transform Canadian school grounds into natural learning environments. The Toyota Evergreen Learning Grounds program has empowered close to one million students at almost 3,000 schools across Canada, helping them create inviting natural play spaces and outdoor learning environments.
For the ninth year, Earth Day Canada administered the Toyota Earth Day Scholarship program to reward and encourage environmental commitment and action among students. To date, CAN$700,000 has been awarded to 140 young Canadians through the Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program.
To read the full English version of the 2011 North America Environmental Report and learn more about what Toyota is doing to reduce our environmental footprint in North America, please click here to view the full report.
About Toyota Canada Inc.
Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Toyota, Lexus and Scion cars, SUVs and trucks. Toyota offers the most fuel efficient passenger car fleet in Canada, led by the industry's largest selection of advanced technology vehicles such as the Toyota Prius. With a rich history of respect for the environment, Toyota Canada Inc. and its Dealerships align with like-minded organizations including Evergreen and through the Toyota Canada Foundation, Earth Day Canada and Scientists in School, to make things better where we live, work and play. TCI's head office is in Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax and parts distribution centres in Toronto and Vancouver.
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Canada Exempts Some Aluminum and Steel Products from Retaliatory Surtax: International Trade Law Firm | Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.
Canada's Department of Finance has announced that some products are eligible for remission of the 25 percent surtax on U.S.-origin steel products and the 10 percent surtax on U.S.-origin aluminum products that Canada has imposed in retaliation for U.S. tariff increases on similar goods. Additional products could receive remission as the Canada Department of Finance reviews submissions that have been or will be made in response to a July announcement on the process for requesting remission.
The remission applies to subject goods imported on or after July 1, 2018, and is retroactive, meaning importers can file for refunds of surtaxes paid since that date. It will remain in effect indefinitely for goods listed in Schedule 1 of the remission order, but goods listed on schedule II must be imported no later than Dec. 31, 2018 (see attached for both lists). Claims must be accompanied by all relevant documents and be made within two years after the date of importation.
For more information, or assistance filing remission claims, please contact Larry James at (613) 882-7190.