Explore the fascinating sights of Vietnam and Cambodia and stay in a variety of comfortable hotels. We visit the imperial city of Hue, the historical port of Hoi An and Old Saigon. Cruise Halong Bay on a luxury junk and explore the Mekong Delta by boat. We also spend time in Cambodia exploring Angkor's magnificent jungle temple complex.
Arrive in Hanoi and check-in at the hotel. The remainder of the day is free to make your first impressions of the Vietnam's capital city. You may choose to take a walk around the shores of Hoan Kiem Lake.
This morning we make a tour of the main sights of Hanoi. Architecturally styled like a French provincial town with tree-lined boulevards and substantial low-built houses the city is wonderfully nostalgic. Among the interesting sights are the charming One-Pillar Pagoda, Confucius Temple and the Presidential Palace. Ho Chi Minh himself, a spartan-living and scholarly man, chose not to live in the Presidential Palace; he preferred instead a simple teak stilt-house specially built for him in the grounds. This walk through the narrow lanes of the fascinating Old Quarter, where the streets are named after various crafts or specialties: Paper Street, Silk Street, Basket Street and so on. The shops themselves have very narrow frontages but are actually quite deep; they are known locally as tube shops. On the pavements food sellers sell noodles, snacks and stir-fries from shoulder panniers. The smell of food mixes with the smell of incense from small temples dotted around.
Departing the city early this morning we head east, towards the Gulf of Tonkin and the spectacular scenery of Halong Bay. One of Southeast Asia's most spectacular settings, Halong Bay presents a breathtaking vista of thousands of limestone islands that rise from the jade green waters of the bay like the scales of some great submerged dragon. Indeed Halong means 'where the dragon descends to the sea' and local legend tells of a time when this rugged landscape was created by the pounding tail of a mighty dragon as he ran from the mountains into the sea. Boarding our junk around midday we set sail, threading our way through a flotilla of boats, junks and wooden sampans as they ply their way across the gentle waters of the bay; a timeless image of a way of life unchanged for generations. We will overnight on board the junk where we are comfortably accommodated in en suite twin share cabins, all with picture windows and air conditioning.
We cruise back to land this morning and drive back to Hanoi in time to catch the late afternoon flight to Danang. It is just a short drive from here to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Hoi An, a former merchant port and our base for the next three nights.
Hoi An had become one of the busiest international trading ports of Southeast Asia by the 17th and 18th centuries, and it still retains its medieval charm today, with many of its old buildings superbly preserved. We take a leisurely cruise along the river to one of the town's restaurants where we will be taught the flavoursome secrets of Vietnamese cuisine during a dedicated cookery lesson. We also take a walking tour of the Old Town including such sights as the Japanese Bridge and some of the Chinese temples and meeting halls.
Today is left free for you to enjoy Hoi An. There are many shops, bars and restaurants in this charming town and is a great place to buy souvenirs, have clothing tailored or simply watch the world go by in a riverside café. The beach is only a short drive by taxi, alternatively a boat trip on the river as the late afternoon sun lights up the riverfront is a treat. There are also excursions that may be taken further afield such as to My Son one of the holiest and most evocative of Vietnam's Cham sites. The Chams were dynastic lords who rejected the authority of China in 2AD and established their own kingdom. Travel along the track that leads to the site is slow, as we bump through wooded hills southwest of Hoi An. But the site is certainly impressive with several groupings of Cham temples to be visited. Alternatively you may wish to take an optional excursion out the site of the My Lai village massacre memorial. The massacre was a significant turning point in the American War and the horrific story is told through a very emotive exhibition of photography.
Another option would be to take a fishing trip out to the Thu Bon River Delta, where we learn how to fish using a traditional cast net. We travel out by boat where we meet local fisherman and try our hand at cast net fishing as well as trying the bamboo winches used to haul in the huge drop nets from the river. We also have a chance to go out in a Vietnamese 'basket boat' - a circular boat constructed from bamboo that takes some practice to row!
Today we head north along the coast to Hue with several interesting stops along the way. Our first stop is at the nearby five peaks of the Marble Mountains, said to represent the five elements of water, wood, fire, gold and earth. Naturally formed grottoes have been transformed into heavily carved Buddhist sanctuaries. A torch is useful to explore some of the caves and grottos. A short distance from the mountains we find the white sands of My Khe Beach (nicknamed China Beach by American troops - an ideal spot for a brief rest. Pausing in Danang, once the centre of the Kingdom of Champa (2nd century AD - 1720) we visit the Cham Museum, home to a fine collection of Cham sculptures. We enjoy a scenic drive across the spectacular Col des Nuages, otherwise known as the Hai Van Pass en route observing rural scenes of thatched, wooden houses and lime-green rice paddies as well as enjoying panoramic sea views as we make our way to Hue. .
Later we time to appreciate Hué's fascinating history with a visit to the Imperial Citadel. Located on the left bank is the river, this palace was built by the Nguyen dynasty, Vietnam's ruling emperors from the early 1800s to 1945. The Citadel has formal moats and impressive ramparts that were constructed by 20,000 men and was a copy of the Forbidden City in Beijing. Although most of the inner part of the city was totally destroyed during the month-long Tet Offensive in 1968, the vast outer walls and the west wing remain an eloquent reminder of the palace's former glory. The remainder of the day is free to perhaps explore some of the outlying Tombs of the Emperors by bicycle.
This morning we fly to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's largest city and former capital of the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam). In the afternoon we walk around the central sights of Old Saigon, now District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City. We see the Notre Dame Cathedral and the GPO building as well as some of the old French Colonial hotels such as The Rex. We then drive to the Independence Palace (renamed the Reunification Hall) and the graphic War Remnants Museum.
Today we drive to Cai Be in the lush surroundings of the Mekong Delta and take a boat to its colourful floating market. We continue along the river and visit local family houses where popcorn and rice paper are produced. We enjoy a lunch of fresh local produce and specialities within a lush tropical garden by the river among pomelo, longan, mango, coconut and banana trees. After lunch our cruise continues into the countryside, where local houses are still made of wood and palm tree leaves and pass under several small traditional wooden and bamboo bridges. We then return to Ho Chi Minh City.
We drive out early this morning to the infamous Cu Chi Tunnels. This morning we take a short drive out of the city to the infamous Cu Chi Tunnels, which formed an incredible underground command base for 10,000 Viet Cong troops and were a major part of the 1968 Tet Offensive. The site is a fascinating insight into the resourcefulness of the Vietnamese. There is the opportunity to crawl through a small, specially adapted section of the tunnels should you wish to sample the claustrophobic conditions the Viet Cong lived in. Later we fly to Siem Reap in Cambodia; our base for an exploration of the fascinating temples of Angkor.
Our exact programme over the 2 days at Angkor will be organised at the guide's discretion to avoid crowds, coincide with sunsets, etc. Angkor was actually a series of cities, built between the 9th and the 13th centuries by the Khmer kings, with a population of 750,000 in its heyday. The Angkor complex is spread out over some 155 square kilometres, scattered with magnificent carved stone temples, elegant sculptures and incredible bas reliefs. We visit the temples of King Jayavarman Vll, reputedly Angkor's greatest king. The fortified city of Angkor Thom, which he had built at the end of the 12th century, is enclosed by a square wall 8 metres high with five 20 metre high monumental gates decorated with stone elephant trunks. Originally, crocodiles inhabited the moat and huge statues of 54 different gods protected each gate. The city contains another of Angkor's true gems - The Bayon. Although not as impressive as Angkor Wat from a distance, The Bayon is nevertheless incredible for its maze of corridors, gothic style towers and magical central temples. We'll explore The Terrace of the Elephants and the Leper King, the Baphuon and Phimeanakas and some of the surrounding temples such as Preah Khan.
On our final day we make a visit to the 2nd Angkor capital which includes the temples of Prasat Kravan, Banteay Kdei and Takeo. A highlight for many is a visit to the atmospheric temple of Ta Prohm, where the film Tomb Raider was filmed, lying half consumed by the jungle. We leave the best known and most breathtaking of all the sights, Angkor Wat, to the end - where we stay until the sun sets on the last night of our adventure.
December through to February warmer clothing is needed for the North. Days are hot and humid. Lightweight rainwear essential at all times.The northern region is cold at night during the winter.
Comfortable shoes, trainers and sandals.
One main lockable bag/case, an overnight bag for your trip to Halong Bay when your main luggage is left behind and a daypack.
Please remember that you are expected to carry your own luggage so dont overload yourself.
Although entirely voluntary, tipping is a recognized part of life in this region of the world. Some local staff will look to members of the group for personal recognition of particular services provided. In order to make things easier for you, the Tour Leaders may organise a group's tips kitty and if this is the case, they will account for it throughout the tour. Accordingly, you should allow US$ 35.
This trip is ideal for travellers who wish to see the very best bits of two incredibly diverse destinations, whilst having comfortable bases from which to explore. The trip features our collection of premium rated hotels, which are characterful, offer great locations and facilities and are a comfortable step up from our usual level of accommodation. There are also no overnight trains on this trip, which maximises our time to showcase the key highlights of both Vietnam and Cambodia.


Mercury is an omnipresent element in the environment with a distinct set of properties that has caused its classification as a persistent and toxic global pollutant with the ability to bioaccumulate in aquatic environments. Although knowledge surrounding both natural and anthropogenic sources is well understood, research describing species transformation and global transport is limited. Researchers recognize that extreme northern and southern latitudes, such as the Arctic, act as sinks for Hg species. However, numerous studies neglect the potential for re-emission from terrestrial substrates under sub-zero temperatures. The objective of this thesis was to investigate how elemental mercury (Hg0) flux from soils behave in the presence of a water table during seasonal temperature cycling. A laboratory scale experiment was conducted using a Dynamic Flux Chamber (DFC) to monitor Hg0 flux being emitted from Hg enriched soil and water samples under temperature cycling conditions representative of northern climates. The results showed that a water table does influence Hg emission. During freeze thaw (FT) soil trials, water lost through evaporation was replenished by the water table, wicking Hg from deep within the column to the surface, increasing the Hg flux. During the water trials, Hg flux maximums were correlated with the water temperature occurring during the phase change in the thawing cycle. Modifications to the experimental setup have been recommended to increase accuracy in future trials.


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The present time is presented to you as a PRESENT!
My father taught me one important lesson. He told me "enjoy the moment of your life right now." He is the master of enjoying his life and I keep learning from him. No matter what; he is always having fun and finds something positive in any situation.
Why I'm writing this post? Because I caught myself constantly planning and thinking about the FUTURE! Focusing on the Future is taking me away from my present life.
Now, I'm the mother of two boys. My newborn reminded me how precious every moment of life. I can not get enough of him: I smell him, kiss him, hug him ☺) . I LOVE my present life. I love every moment.
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KÁRUK MEDICINE WOMAN
A respected Káruk elder, Elizabeth was was born in a small Káruk village on the Salmon River in Northern California that, in 1875, became Somes Bar. She later moved to the Quartz Valley Indian Reservation where she was a major contributor in rejuvenating the Karuk language, culture and history. Throughout her life, Elizabeth was a teacher for young girls. It was very important to her that girls learn to respect themselves and others in the traditional ways. As they entered womanhood, she guided them through the Flower Dance coming-of-age ceremonies. During the early 1970s, Elizabeth worked alongside other elders to bring back one of the ancient ceremonial healing dances, the Brush Dance. She was considered to be a medicine woman from that point on and continued with her work until the early 1990s.
SARA NESSBITT BARNEY - a renowned basketmaker, Sara was also a collector of many Káruk baskets and ceremonial regalia. She took pride in her culture and enjoyed sharing stories about her childhood, which was spent on the KLAMATH RIVER. Her love for family was exhibited in the traditional patterns and designs that were woven into her baskets. A private and quiet woman, Sara's personality shined when she shared her stories, baskets and other handiwork with the public.
THELMA THOM - a knowledgable Hupa elder, Thelma was respected by many as medicine woman - but she never wanted to be called that. Formerly married to Káruk medicine man Charlie "Red Hawk" Thom, she supported him for years in his cultural and spiritual endeavors. Devoted to the traditions and values of her Native culture, Thelma was as gentle a teacher as she was a powerful seer. She was revered and loved by many people.
LESTER ALFORD, Sr - one of Charlie Thom's older brothers, Lester was a respected elder of Karuk and Shasta heritages who was instrumental in forming the Quartz Valley Indian Reservation (which is flourishing today). Even though he was sent to Indian Boarding School, which prevented him from learning the Káruk language, he spent much of his adult life contributing his knowledge of the Karuk and SHASTA cultures for the people in his communities. A strict disciplinarian with a big heart, Lester influenced many younger people with his moral values, wisdom, encouragement and good will. His legacy continues through his children, who work in various departments with the Káruk Tribe and in other California Native communities.
FANNY FISHER - Káruk elder Fanny Fisher was raised on the Salmon River, in Scott Valley, California, at the foot of the Marble Mountain Wilderness. A quiet, knowledgable cultural practitioner, Fanny's greatest joy was talking with the people of the Klamath and Salmon Rivers, sharing stories about the old Káruk ways. A proficient basketweaver, she also enjoyed collecting acorns and pine nuts. Blessed with a smile that was "worth more than anything", Fanny was loved by all who knew her. CLICK for FANNY FISHER VIDEO
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MEANINGS of WALKING BACKWARDS
KARUK MAP
JOHN VELTRI
CULTURAL REVIVAL
CHARLIE THOM
FRANK THOM
TERESA SARGENT
SARA BARNEY
THELMA THOM
LESTER ALFORD
ANTHONY JERRY, Sr
FANNY FISHER
PATRICK CASE
JULIAN LANG
JACK THOM
BRIAN TRIPP
TELA LAKE
RON GRIFFMAN
Old growth forest near Orleans, California
WALKING BACKWARDS means TAKING CARE of the NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
AWARENESS & RESPECT FOR THE
Respecting nature, preserving and protecting the sacred sites, the plants, the animals and fish in their natural environments, keeping the waters and air clean, and "cleaning up our own back yards"
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"Many years ago our people lived close to nature. Nature not only provided an adequate abundance of resources but it also brought the people something to do. Káruk men would get up early, jump in the river and start the day, whether it was the building of a sweat house, the making of arrows, the stretching of bows, fishing, hunting and trapping, dressing and smoking meat, mending, or preparing for ceremonies. They understood their family's boundaries and would conduct most of their hunting, fishing, trapping, and the collecting of medicinal herbs and plants, within those areas.
"Women and children brought water up from the river and collected firewood. The women also cooked, took care of the children and the elders, picked herbs, berries, iris, hazel sticks, acorns, made clothing and ceremonial regalia, footwear and baskets. Baskets always needed mending.
"Today, the children have little knowledge about how their ancestors used the natural environment in their daily lives - without destroying it! That's why it is so important that we teach them about their culture, about how our people lived in the 'old days'. We need to take the children out into the mountains, help them to learn about the plants and the animals, teach them their ancestral language, sacred songs and dances, and share the creation stories with them. We need to show them that it's possible to live in balance with the natural environment. Once they understand this, they'll bring this knowledge forward into the future, for their own children. They can be proud that this is their heritage."
- Frank Thom, Káruk Language Teacher
CLICK BELOW TO SEE CHARLIE THOM'S PRAYER TO THE WORLD VIDEO
Sacramento River, California Photo © John Veltri
BEFORE THE GOLD RUSH
With easy access to an ample bounty of salmon, eel, wildlife, berries, nuts and medicinal plants from the bays, rivers, valleys, high deserts, wetlands and surrounding mountains, the indigenous peoples of what is now far Northern California and Southern Oregon were blessed with very simple, healthy, relatively peaceful lifestyles. Ancient Native forest management practices included the use of control fires to burn brush and promote the healthy regrowth of forests.
Traditional cedar plank house
Port Orford Cedar
Káruk families traditionally lived in plank houses that were made from Port Orford Cedar and dug into the ground. Known for its strength and resistance to disease and decay, Port Orford Cedar is found in Oregon
and throughout the valleys of California's Klamath Mountains. Houses of "planks" were (are) also made for ceremonies, such as in the construction a Káruk sweat house, or to be used during sickness or death. The tops of these houses are often removed during various healing rituals. - Frank Thom
Roots such as keesh-wuuf (above) were chewed, smoked, used in medicinal teas, in ceremony, and used for everyday smudging
SACRED MEDICINE PLANTS
Cedar takes away negativity as it burns, sage purifies and lifts the spirit, sweet grass helps people feel rooted, and the burning of kish-wuff, also called ich-nish [above], brings positivity and promotes balance.
- Ronald Griffman
(Káruk/Shasta/Yurok/Rogue River/Modoc/Pit River)
Listen to nature...
Talk to the water
Talk to the wind...
The water and the wind
are listening.
Sing them your song!
They can hear you!
Listen to what they say.
- Káruk medicine man
Charlie "Red Hawk" Thom
South Fork of the Sacramento River (above) looking east to Mount Shasta, California,
Charlie Thom's legendary purification sweat lodge ceremonial site Photo © John Veltri
Dip net fishing on the Klamath River at Ishi Pishi Falls with Káruk brothers Jerry & Ken Brink Photo by Terray Sylvester
• The Káruk once fished for salmon and other fish at over 120 village sites along the Klamath and Salmon Rivers. Today, Káruk dip net salmon fishing is limited to a single site, Ishi Pishi Falls, near present day Somes Bar, California.
• Dip net fishermen use 12 foot long poles with a net attached to scoop fish out of the water. It is dangerous, difficult work!
• Historically, twine dip fishing nets were made from vines and iris stems. After
twisting and curing, the twine becomes strong enough to hold large, heavy fish.
• Chinook or King Salmon is the largest species of salmon in the Pacific. Adult fish range in size from 24 to 58 inches, averaging 10 to 50 pounds.
Sandy Bar Bob with his net (Káruk),1913 Photo: Grace Nicholson Collection
Klamath River wilderness, home to the "káruk áraar", the Káruk UpRiver People Photo © Marguerite Lorimer
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CLICK HERE to learn more about Káruk language teacher FRANK THOM (above)
SONGS FROM THE RIVERS
Songs from the rivers flow within my heart. My ancestors sang like that, when it was their time. They taught me to sing and dance for all the world, to keep the old ways of living alive.
Sitting quietly, ever listening, the winds bring melody to help my present days flow. I hear a riffle that makes a beat. Then comes an eagle, hawk, or blue jay, birds that balance the orchestra with their song. The four-legged, brushing by in a nearby tree, hears my song from long ago.
I sing to bring forth our beautiful káruk language, I sing songs of prayer for today's people of the rivers called Home. Our songs will never die!
Oh, Great Spirit, guide me, as you guide the river wild. Yôotva, yôotva, yôotva...
- Franklin R Thom, Káruk language teacher
CLICK HERE to learn more about Káruk basketmaker SARA BARNEY (above)
CLICK HERE to learn more about Káruk elder ELIZABETH CASE (above)
The following WATER MEDITATION VIDEOS were created to exemplify the precious, life-giving beauty of water in Mount Shasta's incredibly rich - and constantly threatened - bioregion.
Káruk medicine man Charlie "Red Hawk" Thom (1928-2013) shares his prayer for the Whole World
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Uber now provides EV rides in 25 cities
Uber has expanded its Consolation Electrical service "nationwide" to 24 US cities, permitting customers to request rides in all-electric autos such because the Tesla Mannequin 3, Polestar 2 and Ford Mustang Mach-E. It additionally expanded to Vancouver, British Columbia, which has the best gross sales of zero-emission autos in North America.
Consolation Electrical was launched final Could in a number of cities as a part of the Uber Consolation service. This enables riders to request further legroom and different high-end options for a 20-40% surcharge over Uber X rides. That is separate from the Uber Inexperienced service, which costs drivers further for electrified autos. Nevertheless, Uber Inexperienced permits each electrical and hybrid autos, whereas Consolation Electrical is restricted to electrical autos.
Uber mentioned its partnership with Hertz "helped pave the best way for Consolation Electrical's growth, with greater than 25,000 drivers renting Teslas." Hertz introduced final yr that it might order 100,000 Tesla autos, and shortly thereafter mentioned that as much as 50,000 of them could be out there for hire completely to Uber taxi drivers within the US.
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High School Mathematics
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Review : Trapped by Michael Northrop
Source: ARC Tour
The day the blizzard started, no one knew that it was going to keep snowing for a week. That for those in its path, it would become not just a matter of keeping warm, but of staying alive....Scotty and his friends Pete and Jason are among the last seven kids at their high school waiting to get picked up that day, and they soon realize that no one is coming for them. Still, it doesn't seem so bad to spend the night at school, especially when distractingly hot Krista and Julie are sleeping just down the hall. But then the power goes out, then the heat. The pipes freeze, and the roof shudders. As the days add up, the snow piles higher, and the empty halls grow colder and darker, the mounting pressure forces a devastating decision...
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My Review: One word: CHILLING
When Scotty Weems went to school on Tuesday he had no idea that because of fluffy, white snow flakes his life would never be the same. Not even halfway through the school day did Tattawa Regional High School become a speckle in the wrath of a soon to be historic blizzard. "The day the blizzard started, no one knew that is was going to keep snowing for a week. That for those in its path, it would become not just a matter of keeping warm, but of staying alive." Scotty, his two best friends - Jason and Pete -- couldn't have imagined how the snow would bring segregated groups together ... as well as wedge friends apart.
Scotty Weems is an aspiring basketball player who was technically a jock but not quite. He still felt like an outsider. Instead he feels most comfortable with his two best friends, Jason and Pete. Jason Gillispie is a hardcore military buff who wears t-shirts with scary war slogans and has a hobby that consists of created a go-kart he named Flammenwerfer -- which means Flamethrower in German. And Pete Dubois is a just the plain, normal guy of the trio. The highlight of his day is scarfing down pizza rolls and playing video games.
As luck would have it, sophomores Scotty, Jason and Pete weren't the only students to get stuck at their old, arctic high school. Scotty and Pete thought it was a dream come true having a "slumber party" with crushes, freshman girls Krista O'Rea and Julie Anders. Krista is a beautiful, popular girl who was also an athlete that played soccer and basketball. But most importantly, Krista is Scotty's perfect girl - his fantasy. Julie was Krista's best friend, and pretty enough to make Pete reconsider his priorities when it comes to where his allegiance lies.
On that note, being snowed in at school wasn't all meadows, butterflies and couples running towards each other in slow motion. There were three kinks that put a damper on Scotty's and Pete's exclusive time with Krista and Julie. One was Elijah James. He is the weird kid -- the quiet, morbid one who wears ratty old sweaters and spends every free minute in the library. Problem number two, Les - uh, Leslie actually, but don't let him hear you say that - Goddard is that guy. The troublemaker who served semi-permanent detention. The one everyone -- including the teachers -- are afraid of. "Les is bad news, a thug, the kind of guy you just sort of assume is armed in some way." And the third, final and the most serious kink of them all: the snow. The all encompassing double edged sword. The snow that gave Scotty and Pete what they could have only dreamed of -- a week off from school, the girls of their secret fantasies and no adult supervision -- was also the very thing that will most likely kill them all.
Overall, Michael Northrop's novel was a simple read. But there are parts that make you laugh, want to cry and appreciate the simple things in life - like functioning plumbing, a soft bed, and heat. Even when you think you can't read another page somehow the book keeps you ...trapped.
Here is one of my favorite quotes from Trapped: Pete & Scotty:
"I'm serious, man," said Pete. "I'm turtling." [Pete]
I laughed, just because that's such a nasty word. Turtling: when the turd starts poking its head out.
***Check out Michael Northrop's website for more information about him and Trapped: HERE
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Jan 23, 2018 | Arts & Entertainment
Irvine, CA, January 23, 2018 –(PR.com)– Multi Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Shane Stanley (Gridiron Gang, Mistrust) is releasing "What You Don't Learn in Film School: A Complete Guide to (Independent) Filmmaking," a no holds barred, transparent look at making movies from concept to delivery, a compilation of his 30 plus years of producing films at both the studio and independent level.
Stanley, who spends time between productions speaking at film schools across the country, sees a trend in what many students aren't being taught. "It's not the lack of curriculum or inept educators," he says "…it's the fact there's only so much you can teach in the classroom and it isn't until these students go out into the world that they realize how much they really don't know. It's overwhelming and often discouraging forcing many recent grads to throw in the towel and seek alternative career paths."
It's evident that Stanley is trying to help bridge the gap between the classroom and real life by giving the next generation of filmmakers as much ammunition as possible before they venture out into Hollywood. But this book isn't just for students – it's for anyone trying to carve out a career in the film or television industry. Stanley, a two-time Emmy Award winner and four-time nominee before the age of 18, notes "…it's what happened between then and now that has shaped me into who I am. I didn't have a roadmap. I learned by trial and a lot of error, and God knows I made tons of avoidable mistakes."
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Stanley's book is quickly being embraced by film schools across the country and anticipated to make itself onto many curricula's of well-respected universities. The foreword is written by Oscar, Golden Globe and Grammy Award winner, Paul Williams (Phantom of the Paradise, Evergreen) and the introduction by one of the most sought after directors in Hollywood, Adam Kane (Damnation, Star Trek: Discovery and American Gods). The book has already received praise from industry heavyweights such as Neal Moritz (The Fast & Furious franchise, S.W.A.T., 21 & 22 Jump Street), Jeff Sagansky (former President of SONY Entertainment and CBS Studios), two time Golden Globe-winning actress/producer Jane Seymour and New York Times best-selling author, James Riordan (Stone: The Controversies, Excesses and Exploits of a Radical Filmmaker and The Platinum Rainbow: How to Succeed in the Music Business…without Selling Your Soul).
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Love in the Time of Ebola
posted by Scott Schaeffer-Duffy on January 30th, 2015
Some Americans responded to the ebola epidemic in West Africa by offering to care for the victims. Unfortunately, most of us were swept up in fear of the disease's dreadful symptoms and mortality rate. Proposals circulated to block all flights to and from Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea. Emblematic of the hysteria, a Catholic school teacher and registered nurse from Louisville, Kentucky was forced to resign after returning from a medical mission to Kenya, even though she was never closer than 3,000 miles from the ebola outbreaks.
Fundamental changes in how we treat African visitors and returning medical volunteers were proposed for a disease that ultimately killed only two people on US soil. One can only imagine the draconian measures that would be adopted in a real pandemic.
Those who doubt that Americans would jettison cherished civil liberties and human rights in a crisis need only read the highly redacted report on the CIA's use of torture after 9/11. In response to the murder of 2,977 people, we killed more than a half million Afghans and Iraqis in undeclared wars; we violated the Geneva Convention on the treatment of prisoners in Guantanamo and elsewhere; we sanctioned drone assassinations of terror suspects, including American citizens; we allowed the government to engage in widespread warrantless surveillance; and we militarized our police forces. Who knows what kind of a fascist state we might now be living in had 9/11 been more than an isolated attack.
Christian ideals tend to get set aside in tough situations. When soldiers came to arrest Jesus, Peter drew and used his sword. When the Roman Empire was threatened with invasion, the Church adopted the Just War Theory. After the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, most Catholic Workers parted company with Dorothy Day on pacifism and enlisted in the military. During the Cold War, Catholic ethicists waived the duty to be hospitable when one's family was hunkered down in a bomb shelter after a nuclear strike.
Like vegetarians between meals or pacifists between wars, we make the sign of the Cross at Mass and pray "forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who tresspass against us," but outside church we flinch when faced with the challenge to love real enemies or to be hospitable to the destitute, the prisoner, or the sick. And yet, from lepers to the very people who crucified Him, Jesus never varied His loving approach.
For most of us though, tough situations inspire more fear and anger than love. Fear causes us to exaggerate risks. Ebola becomes the most virulent plague in history. Anger lets us demonize others. Osama bin Laden becomes another Hitler. As rhetoric escalates, it becomes harder to espouse hospitality or nonviolence. Anger was so high after 9/11, that television commentator Bill Maher was fired for asking what bin Laden's motivations were. To even hint that US policy might be partially at fault was unacceptable. The mantra that bin Laden was simply "evil" made war inevitable.
And now we are faced with the killing of Michael Brown, an unarmed, black 18-year-old, by Darren Wilson, a white police officer. Brown was one of an increasing number of black males killed by police. After a grand jury failed to indict Wilson, some people went into a riotous rage. Anger at police escalated. A month later, two New York City police officers were killed by an unstable individual in retaliation for Brown's death. And now police, who really do need to acknowledge a problem with racism, have become extremely defensive. NYC police officers at the funerals of their murdered colleagues, turned their backs on Mayor Belasio for his rhetoric against police brutality. Angry responses to Brown's death have hardened battle lines and made conflict resolution less likely.
Thankfully, some have clung tightly to their ideals. On the cover of the Winter 2014 issue of the Saint Louis Catholic Worker community's newsletter, The Round Table, there is a photo of black protesters in Ferguson holding a banner which reads: "WE LOVE YOU, NO MORE 'US' AND 'THEM,' WE ARE ONE." With Brown's body lying on the street for four and a half hours, it's hard not to give in to rage, to forget that the police are our brothers and sisters, but it's not for nothing that the Scripture warns, "The sun must not go down on your wrath. Do not give the devil a chance to work on you."
By rejecting demonization, we open the space to consider police brutality in the context of a society awash in guns, plagued by war and increasing economic and racial inequality. Without justifying his murder, we even have to consider Brown's belligerence when confronted by Wilson. When we make the effort to see through the eyes of our opponents, the bond between us can be restored. This does not mean that there aren't systemic injustices to address or that one party is not at fault, but only that reconciliation requires understanding of all sides. And people are more likely to accept criticism when they aren't being demonized.
As Catholic Workers, keenly aware of the plight of victims from racism, classism, colonialism, militarism, sexism, etc., we have to stretch ourselves to recall the fact that the perpetrators are spiritual siblings to whom we are irrevocably bound. We are hardly immune from moral compromise born of us-them thinking. Thankfully, fear has not overcome all Americans. The town of Amherst, Massachusetts has offered to accept prisoners from Guantanamo. Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick cited scripture last year when he offered to host unaccompanied immigrant children. Dr. Richard Sacra, doctor at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, who recently recovered from ebola he contracted in Africa, is returning to Liberia. A Worcester mortician named Peter Stefan ignored the vindictive mob that refused a decent burial for the Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev. Against expectations, Stefan's example of human decency helped calm fear and restore sanity. As Saint Luke says, "Fear is useless, what is needed is trust."
When the Israelites had their backs to the Red Sea with Pharaoh's army bearing down on them, they complained bitterly to Moses, "Were there no graves in Egypt that you must lead us out to die in the wilderness?" But Moses replied, "Have no fear! Stand firm, an you will see what Yahweh will do to save you today." His faith leaves room for God to intervene. Maybe we can better emulate Moses' faith if, when faced with a crisis, we force ourselves to take a breath and to beg the Holy Spirit to strengthen and guide us. And then, no matter how unreasonable or frightening it seems, we can find the grace to welcome the stranger, feed the hungry, care for the sick, bury the dead, free the prisoner, and love the enemy.
This article first appeared in The Catholic Radical. [PDF]
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On February 17, 2015 at 19:48 Theo Kayser said:
We are writing concerning your recent article, "Love in the Time of Ebola." We appreciate you addressing the important issue of racism and oppression, but we believe that you have misunderstood the feelings of the St. Louis Catholic Worker on the recent non-indictment of Daren Wilson for the murder of Mike Brown.
We noticed that you use the "we" voice in this article, and think that this can be problematic (ie, "we" must consider police brutality, or that or "we" must consider Mike Brown's behavior). Despite your radical politics, as a white man you are still a member of the dominant group, which comes with both massive privilege and substantial blind spots. To assume that others would draw the same conclusions as you do if they would simply "see through the eyes of their opponents"can be unhelpful.
We believe that it is inappropriate for white people to tell people of color (those in a targeted group) to empathize with their oppressors. While you quote Scripture to admonish those whose anger led to the destruction of property, without passionately decrying the loss of life of black people, you paint a false picture of a level playing field (as in, both sides have equal power, and this issue is a simple disagreement). In this country the police, just like the military, are representatives of unchecked state violence. As representatives of the state, they hold all the power and very little accountability. On the other hand, people of color can be, and are, killed by police (even on camera as we saw in New York) without any repercussion.
You note that "…reconciliation requires understanding of all sides. And people are more likely to accept criticism when they aren't being demonized." We find your choice of language on "rejecting demonization" troublesome in that Daren Wilson literally said that Mike Brown "looked like a demon" during their confrontation. The fact is that black people – not the police – are the ones historically, savagely and wrongly demonized by this filthy rotten system. We hope for reconciliation and love among all people, but in the words of bell hooks, "Without justice there can be no love."
We are hearing a tempered victim-blaming in your statement, "Without justifying his murder, we even have to consider Brown's belligerence when confronted by Wilson." Would it be appropriate for to say, "Without justifying her rape, we have to consider her showing up to a frat party dressed like that"? In addition to ignoring the reported belligerence of Wilson during their initial contact(1), this blame shifting is misplaced in that Brown was shot while fleeing (153 feet from the police vehicle).(2) How many reasons, over hundreds of years, have white folks found in this country to justify the lynchings, rapes, beatings and killings of black folks? Far too often, white people focus on justifying and minimizing police brutality rather than working to end it.
At some point we must ask ourselves the oft repeated question, "Which side are you on?" As it says in Revelations, "I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other!" With this in mind we question your decision to host a roundtable discussion featuring the police. Would you likewise allow the military speak at your house on why the invasion of Iraq was necessary? Would you host representatives from Walmart or Bank of America on the difficulties and dynamics of surviving in a capitalist world? While we believe strongly in the value of personalism and personal relationships with all people, we also believe that as Catholic Workers, it is important to choose whose voices we amplify.
We hope you receive this in the humble spirit in which is written. We certainly don't have all the answers, but want to be part of a movement that is challenging itself to live out the radical Gospel message. We invite you to join us in March for our National CW Anti-Racism Workshop so that we as a Catholic Worker community can delve deeper into these issues and better clarify our thoughts in the direction of liberation for all people.
Theo Kayser and Jenny Truax
(1)http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/eyewitness-michael-brown-fatal-shooting-missouri
(2)http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/08/13/us/ferguson-missouri-town-under-siege-after-police-shooting.html
On February 22, 2015 at 17:05 Scott Schaeffer-Duffy said:
I believe that Christ's invitation for us to love our enemies erases all distinctions which separate us from one another. Jesus' contemporaries had prejudices against Samaritans and good reason to be angry at tax collectors and Roman soldiers. Christ presents the Samaritan as the only one who cares for the man who was robbed. He chooses a tax collector as an apostle and dines at the house of another. He tells us that a centurion had the most faith of anyone he met. The words of this centurion are still included in the Mass. I oppose violence of all kinds because of Christ's example. I believe it is my Christian duty to proclaim that nonviolence in all circumstances. It has nothing to do with telling other people what to do, but with sharing the good news of Jesus' totally different response to evil, a response that is sorely needed. I refuse to take sides. I will sit down with anyone at any time and listen to their story. A preferential option for the poor does not preclude me from looking for goodness in the rich. Although I am a white male, I grew up one of seven children in the projects. I envied the rich and hated them too as a child. My views and emotions were changed largely through the influence of Martin Luther King, who faced similar questions as you raise, questions that Malcom X and H. Rap Brown raised about sepratism and black power. MLK's passionate work for justice without racial chauvanism remains a remarkable example of the Christ I feel we need in the face of the events in Ferguson and elsewhere. My passion for this nonviolence was deepened by the works of Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Andre Schwartz Bart, and by the writings of Gandhi. It solidified when I saw the consequences of racial, ethnic, and or religious division in Bosnia, India, Israel/Palestine, Northern Ireland, and Darfur. The question "Which side are you on?" which tempts me as someone familiar with the labor movement is one I must nonetheless answer "neither." Injustice is the enemy, not groups of people.


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Shape the meat mixture into four hamburger patties.
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March 31, 2019 By Benjamin Stephens
It is almost like it never went away! The 2019 F1 season is back, and is currently providing pundits with plenty of column inches following only the first race. There's a lot of motor racing to go, needless to say, and with this guide you can get an F1 live flow of every race. So what'll be standing in the manner of Hamilton romping home with the 2019 Formula One name? He has lots to go up against. This season you can anticipate the four-time world winner to come out fighting since he is defending his standing after Hamilton convincingly defeated him. Nevertheless Hamilton has said that is exactly what he plans to do for 2019.
Vettel is also under stress as his newest teammate and climbing star Charles Leclerc replenishes Kimi Raikkonen (who finished third overall in 2018) at Ferrari. And this season sees McLaren shifting from Honda to Renault as motor supplier after too many reliability problems. The 2019 F1 season is set to see that the 1000th World Championship race, which will happen in China. However, the excitement goes far beyond mere marks of step, with the other m-word set to tear up the tarmac — Mercedes. It is possible to stream F1 live from anywhere in the world with this manual — continue reading to find out how.
How to stream F1 live in the UK:
This season there's next-to-no free policy of the F1 since Sky has nabbed the rights, which means that you will have the ability to see all of it via the Sky Sports F1 station. This may be added on for #10 a month (for a limited period ) or seen as a member of a Sky Sports bundle at #23 a month. Watch the transfer using the Sky Move program also. Just the British Grand Prix race will probably be free to broadcast on Channel 4 this season. To get anywhere outside the UK you will want to download a VPN support and move your IP into the United Kingdom. The way to do this is laid out clearly over. Otherwise it is #8.99 daily if it is only the odd race you are considering.
How to get an F1 live stream in the US:
For your 2019 F1 season it is ESPN that is going to be supplying the broadcast. Cord cutters are in luck since you do not have to use cable to get ESPN but can use a free trial of a service like Sling or even Fubo to watch it over an online connection. If you are heading beyond the States then you can still get into the feed should you use a VPN and register as being at a North American place that's showing the race.
How to watch an F1 live stream in the Canada:
In Canada That the 2019 F1 will be aired by RDS and TSN. For all those travelling, you may use a VPN to alter your digital place and still enjoy the race like you were back in Canada. To get a chance to watch it on the internet you can attempt services like Sling or Fubo that have free trials.
How to live stream F1 motor racing from outside your country
But if you're on holiday or off with work this season you can still grab the races — a good option to help you keep up with all the action live would be to use a VPN service. By using this, your apparatus appears to be connected in a different nation, letting you get that service to get a live flow of all the races as though you were sat back in home. If you're resident in the united kingdom, US, Canada, Australia or New Zealand, you can scroll a little further down this manual to find out who's showing the Formula 1 into your country.
Formula 1 calendar: Grand Prix dates for the 2019 season
Australia Grand Prix – Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit on March 17
Bahrain Grand Prix – Bahrain International Circuit on March 31
China Grand Prix – Shanghai on April 14
Azerbaijan Grand Prix – Baku on April 28
Spain Grand Prix – Barcelona on May 12
Monaco Grand Prix – Monaco on May 26
Canada Grand Prix – Montreal on June 9
France Grand Prix – Le Castellet on June 23
Austria Grand Prix – Spielberg on June 30
Great Britain Grand Prix – Silverstone on July 14
Germany Grand Prix – Hockenheim on July 28
Hungary Grand Prix – Budapest on August 4
Belgium Grand Prix – Spa on September 1
Italy Grand Prix – Monza on September 8
Singapore Grand Prix – Singapore on September 22
Russia Grand Prix – Sochi on September 29
Japan Grand Prix – Suzuka on October 13
Mexico Grand Prix – Mexico City on October 27
USA Grand Prix – Austin on November 3
Brazil Grand Prix – Sao Paulo on November 17
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina on December 1
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U.S. futures drop on Italian debt concerns; Dow Jones down 1.93%
Nov. 9, 2011, 6:49 AM
Forexpros - U.S. stock futures were sharply lower on Wednesday as investor confidence was dampened after Italian borrowing costs surged to euro-era highs, adding to concerns over the country's debt crisis.
Ahead of the open, the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures pointed to a drop of 1.93%, S&P 500 futures signaled a 2.42% decline, while the Nasdaq 100 futures indicated a 2.18% loss.
Market sentiment was hit after Paris-based clearing house hiked the margin call on Italian bonds, sending the yield on Italian ten-year bonds to more than 7%, a level widely seen as unsustainable.
Investors were concerned over whether Italy's new government will be able to implement austerity measures, after Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi announced late Tuesday that he would step down next week.
Meanwhile, Greek officials were still struggling to form a new coalition government.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. saw shares plunge 10.24% after reporting worse-than-expected quarterly profit amid strong increases in raw material costs and after lower sales in its Fragrance unit.
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The financial sector was also broadly higher. Shares in Goldman Sachs climbed 2.85% and Citigroup jumped 2.85%, while JP Morgan and Bank of America rose 2.28% and 1.24% respectively.
Other stocks in focus included Cisco and General Motors, due to report first-quarter financial results later in the day.
Across the Atlantic, European stock markets were sharply lower. The EURO STOXX 50 plummeted 2.98%, France's CAC 40 tumbled 2.65%, Germany's DAX dropped 2.83%, while Britain's FTSE 100 posted a 1.98% decline.
During the Asian trading session, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rallied 1.8%, while Japan's Nikkei 225 Index rose 1.1%.
Also Wednesday, government data showed that China's annualized rate of consumer price inflation came in broadly in line with expectations in October, slowing to 5.5%, after a 6.1% the previous month, easing fears over monetary tightening by Beijing.
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Iowa survives lowly Bryant 72-67
The Hawkeyes avoid an embarrassing loss in their last game before conference play.
Iowa survives lowly Bryant 72-67 The Hawkeyes avoid an embarrassing loss in their last game before conference play. Check out this story on hawkcentral.com: https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/basketball-men/2018/12/29/iowa-survives-lowly-bryant-72-67-hawkeyes-bulldogs-jordan-bohannon-tyler-cook-anthony-grant-big-10/2443591002/
Luke Meredith Published 9:55 p.m. CT Dec. 29, 2018 | Updated 9:56 p.m. CT Dec. 29, 2018
Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball vs. Bryant Bulldogs
Iowa forward Nicholas Baer (51) drives to the hoop past Bryant guard Bryon Hawkins (3) during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) defends Bryant guard Joe Kasperzyk (22) during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) claps while back on defense during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) high-fives Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) after a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bryant Bulldogs, 72-67. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the hoop past Bryant guard Bryon Hawkins (3) during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa forward Nicholas Baer (51) shoots a 3-point basket during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Connor McCaffery (30) drives to the hoop during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) shoots a 3-point basket during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) helps up Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) dunks during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) tips the ball away from Bryant forward SaBastian Townes (54) during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa forward Nicholas Baer (51) attempts a basket during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) reacts to a call during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Maishe Dailey (1) shoots a 3-point basket during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa men's basketball head coach Fran McCaffery calls out to Iowa guard Maishe Dailey (1) during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa forward Nicholas Baer (51) blocks Bryant forward SaBastian Townes (54) during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa men's basketball head coach Fran McCaffery yells while heading into halftime during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) dribbles while being defended by Bryant guard Adam Grant (11) during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Maishe Dailey (1) looks to pass during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Bryant guard Tanner Johnson (21) celebrates after making a 3-point basket during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) high-fives Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) shoots a 3-point basket while being defended by Bryant guard Adam Grant (11) during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) attempts a basket during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa forward Tyler Cook (left) drives to the hoop past Bryant forward Patrick Harding (25) during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Maishe Dailey (1) celebrates a teammate's point from the bench with Riley Till during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) reacts after being called for a foul during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots a 3-point basket during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) talks with Iowa assistant Sherman Dillard during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa radio commentator Zach Mackey is seen during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) takes the ball up court before getting fouled by Bryant forward SaBastian Townes (54) during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery crosses his arms during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Maishe Dailey (1) holds his hands up while Bryant guard Adam Grant (11) attempts a 3-point basket during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Isaiah Moss (4) celebrates with Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) after a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) attempts a basket during a NCAA men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.(Photo: Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen)Buy Photo
IOWA CITY, Ia — Tyler Cook scored 19 points with 12 rebounds and 24th-ranked Iowa held off lowly Bryant 72-67 on Saturday night in its final tuneup before Big Ten play resumes next week.
Jordan Bohannon had 17 points for the Hawkeyes (11-2), who swept their non-conference opponents for the first time since 1986-87.
Iowa hardly looked ready for conference play to pick back up though.
The pesky Bulldogs (3-8) had the Hawkeyes even at 66-all with 3:08 left. Cook gave Iowa the lead back with a layup, and the Hawkeyes forced a subsequent shot-clock violation. Bryant's Anthony Grant then missed an open look at a potential game-tying 3 with 24 seconds left, and Bohannon sealed it at the free throw line.
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Bryant showed it was ready to give the Hawkeyes a game from the get-go, as Adam Grant scored 12 of the Bulldogs' first 13 points — and buried a 3 at the buzzer — to help keep them within 43-34 at the break.
The Bulldogs then opened the second half on a 10-2 run to get within a point of Iowa's lead, and Grant's 3 with 5:37 left cut the lead to 64-62. Joe Kasperzyk then tied it up on a layup.
Grant had 20 of his 23 points in the opening 20 minutes for Bryant. The Bulldogs hit 10 3s after shooting just 27.8 percent entering play.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (MDOT)-- The Michigan Department of Transportation's M-231 bridge over Little Robinson Creek in Ottawa County, and the city of Grand Rapids' Plainfield Avenue reconstruction project have been selected by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) as winners in the 2014 America's Transportation Awards competition.
The awards were presented today at the Mid America Association of State Transportation Officials (MAASTO) regional conference in Indianapolis. The competition was created in 2008 with the support of AAA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to acknowledge the performance of state departments of transportation that are leading the way in bringing high value for the public's investment. Projects nominated in this competition are making communities stronger, our economy more efficient and our quality of life better.
OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich—Visitors to Eastmanville Bayou will encounter the county's new set of four-legged landscapers.
The Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Department says a herd of grazing goats has been released at the bayou to begin its work reducing invasive species. Visitors are welcome to watch the goats at work, but should remain clear of the electric fence surrounding them and not pet the goats. Plant oils from the poison ivy and other invasive plants the goats are munching on could be on the goats' coats, making them transferrable to humans.
The goats are also being used at Bur Oak Landing in Coopersville and Riverside Park in Grand Haven.
GRAND HAVEN, Mich.-- The Ottawa Conservation District in Grand Haven is hosting a special presentation on native plants, given by Designs By Nature owner Vern Stephens..
The informative session will take place Wednesday, May 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Nature Education Center at Hemlock Crossings County Park, located at 8115 West Olive Road in West Olive.
A native plant sale will immediately follow the presentation. Visit www.ottawacd.org for a description of most available plants.
For more information, call (616) 846-8770, Ex. 122.
GRAND HAVEN, Mich.—Dozens of parks and local organizations are a lot cleaner, thanks to the hard work of nearly 1,000 middle school student volunteers.
On May 2, eighth grade students from Lakeshore Middle School spent the morning volunteering at 30 local nonprofit organizations and parks, cleaning, landscaping organizing and sorting. Other students spent time painting nails and playing games with the elderly, as part of the Greater Ottawa County United Way's Junior Day of Caring.
Sixth grade students from White Pines Middle School did their part late last month, clearing invasive plants and picking up garbage at Ottawa County parks. Overall, the students donated 1,950 hours of their time.
"It is incredible to see these kids working together to make a difference. This event has a powerful impact on our community and on the students themselves," said Shannon Morton, United Way's director of volunteerism.
COOPERSVILLE, Mich.-- Three Ottawa County parks will welcome some four-legged landscapers next month.
The Ottawa County Parks Department is bringing in goats to combat invasive plant species. The goats will be released at Bur Oak Landing in Coopersville, Eastmanville Bayou in Allendale and Riverside Park in Grand Haven in May. Parks officials say eating plants instead of grain is healthier for goats, and the animals like to eat graze on woody, shrub-like plants including poison ivy, which is in abundance at the parks. The Ottawa County Parks Department says repeated use of grazing goats has been shown to eliminate 90 percent of invasive, woody plants over three years.
CROCKERY TOWNSHIP, Mich.— A group supporting a new trail connecting Spring Lake to Coopersville is moving forward with its grant request.
On Tuesday, Friends of the North Bank Trail released this map on Facebook, showing where the proposed 18-mile pathway would be created. The North Bank Trail would connect the Spring Lake Bike Path to the east end of the Musketawa Trail.
Crockery Township recently sought support from Coopersville, Walker and other nearby communities to apply for a grant from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund for Phase 2 of the trail.