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January 3, 2020 January 4, 2020 / Glenda Rice Collins	/ Leave a comment
By Glenda Rice Collins, Updated 1-3-20
Bartlesville, Okla., USA — As media and culture analyst, author Marshall McLuhan said decades ago, "The medium is the massage…it does something to people. It takes hold of them. It rubs them off, it massages them and bumps them around, chiropractically, as it were…The poet, the artist, the sleuth – whoever sharpens our perception tends to be antisocial; rarely "well-adjusted," he cannot go along with currents and trends…There is absolutely no inevitability as long as there is a willingness to contemplate what is happening." Continue reading →
September 26, 2019 September 27, 2019 / Glenda Rice Collins	/ Leave a comment
By Glenda Rice Collins (Updated September 27, 2019)
Bartlesville, Okla., USA — Personal injury along with physical and mental duress can derail the best of intentions for a fulfilling life. To restore a semblance of "balance," — Get thee to a beach, and get back to the arts! Continue reading →
April 29, 2018 April 29, 2018 / Glenda Rice Collins	/ Leave a comment
Tulsa, Okla., USA — Bursting with passion, lust and torture, magnetic characters, and centered in an exotic, fairy-tale setting in Peking legendary times, Tulsa Opera's 2:30 p.m. Sunday matinee, April 29th presentation of Puccini's Turandot at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center marks the final main stage production of the company's impressive 70th Anniversary Season. Continue reading →
February 24, 2018 February 24, 2018 / Glenda Rice Collins	/ Leave a comment
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News from Rob Glaubitz, Artistic Director
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Painted Sky Opera features OKC native Molly Cason Johnson as the comically terrible singer Florence Foster Jenkins in Souvenir: A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins continuing at 8 p.m. Feb. 24 and March 2 – 3; and at 2 p.m. Feb. 25 and March 4 at the intimate CitySpace Theatre within Civic Center Music Hall.
Review: Tulsa Ballet Dazzles with Strictly Gershwin U.S. Premiere & More
February 13, 2018 March 25, 2018 / Glenda Rice Collins	/ Leave a comment
By Glenda Rice Collins Updated 2-14-18
TULSA, Okla. USA — This past weekend's North American premiere of Derek Deane's Strictly Gershwin ballet extravaganza, presented by Tulsa Ballet, proved to be a fitting and well-received homage to the genius and versatility of American composer George Gershwin and the staying-power of his music. Continue reading →
News Alert RE: Proposed Arts Funding Cuts & Elimination of NEA
March 21, 2017 March 21, 2017 / Glenda Rice Collins	/ Leave a comment
Statement from Amber Sharples, Executive Director, Oklahoma Arts Council
Oklahoma City, Okla., USA–"On March 16, the White House released its budget proposal for fiscal year 2018, calling for reductions to a range of government programs and the elimination of federal support for the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
"In light of the president's proposal, it is important to remember that Congress ultimately decides how to allocate federal funds. The proposal is the beginning of a conversation, one in which Oklahomans can actively participate.
"As a state agency, the Oklahoma Arts Council does not design or coordinate advocacy efforts. However, part of our mandate is to educate Oklahomans about the impact of the arts in communities and schools across our state. So, as always, we invite you to use us as a resource for information, and allow us to serve you as a connector.
"Should you be interested in advocacy efforts at the state and national level, we suggest you connect with our friends at Oklahomans for the Arts and Americans for the Arts.
Further, we invite you to embrace this moment as an opportunity: to express your passion for the arts, articulate the impact the arts have had on your life and in your community, and actively engage in this process by which our nation proclaims its values and vision.
"In the meantime, we will be here, as we have been for more than 50 years, working to ensure that all Oklahomans can experience the benefits of the arts and arts education.
Thank you for all you do to serve your community through the arts."
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'The Garden' ballet premieres at OU to music by professor Michael Lee
News from the Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts
NORMAN, Okla., USA–The University of Oklahoma Schools of Dance and Music will present, in collaboration, the world premiere of The Garden, at 8 p.m. March 9 in Sharp Concert Hall of Catlett Music Center, 500 W. Boyd St., on the OU Norman campus. This special event is complimentary to the public. Continue reading →
Review: Tulsa Ballet world premiere brings hi-tech aura to 'OZ' themes
TULSA, Okla. USA–The world premiere of Edwaard Liang's glittering Dorothy and the Prince of Oz ballet last week brought Broadway theatrics to the staging of sophisticated ballet with contemporary choreography extraordinaire. Liang's masterful authority over details presided during the February 10 debut at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. Continue reading →
Tulsa Ballet world premiere takes flight this weekend
February 8, 2017 / Glenda Rice Collins	/ Leave a comment
TULSA, Okla. USA–The world premiere of celebrated American choreographer Edwaard Liang's Dorothy and the Prince of Oz debuts this weekend, February 10-12, 2017 at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, as the distinguished, internationally-acclaimed Tulsa Ballet continues the celebration of its 2016-17 Diamond Anniversary season. Continue reading →
Russian ballet in Oklahoma: cultural synergy celebrated in 'Don Quixote'
February 7, 2017 February 8, 2017 / Glenda Rice Collins	/ Leave a comment
By Glenda Rice Collins (Updated 2-7-17)
Part I of a two-part focus: celebrating the synergy of cultural diversity in the arts*
EDMOND, Okla. — The excitement, brilliance and buoyancy of Mikhail Baryshnikov's fast-paced 1983 staging of the Don Quixote ballet (after Marius Petipa) was brought to life again last week by the touring dancers of the Russian National Ballet Theatre, featured at the opulent Armstrong Auditorium — a stunning reminder of the artistic (and personal) merits of embracing cultural diversity and global travel. Continue reading →


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Shela Hirani, RN, PhD, MScN, BScN, IBCLC
Office: Research and Innovation Centre, Room 508
E-mail: shela.hirani@uregina.ca
Dr. Shela Hirani is a neonatal and child health nursing professional, academician, researcher, volunteer and an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant. She has completed her PhD in Nursing from the University of Alberta, Canada. Dr. Hirani is the recipient of Canada's most prestigious scholarship awards, including the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship Award, Honorary Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholarship Award, and Dorothy J Killam Memorial Graduate Prize. She is also the recipient of several other national, international, and university-based awards based on her outstanding academic performance, leadership potentials and research outputs. She is actively involved in curriculum development, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, and execution of community-based research work. Her professional goal is to make a difference in the lives of underprivileged children and marginalized women through her research work, leadership, and community services.
Program of Research:
Dr. Hirani's program of research is pertinent to breastfeeding advocacy in diverse care settings and health promotion of the vulnerable and marginalized population, specifically women and young children affected by the disaster and displacement. She has sound experience of undertaking scoping reviews, retrospective reviews, concept analysis, instrument development and validation studies, qualitative studies (critical ethnography and descriptive design) and quantitative research (cross-sectional, cohort, randomized control trials). She has mentored and supervised undergraduate, advanced diploma level and masters students for their clinical and community based small scale studies. Dr. Hirani is actively involved in serving as a peer reviewer for several international refereed journals.
Publications in Refereed Journals (2010 to date):
Hirani, S. A., Pearce, M., & Lanoway, A. (2021). Knowledge mobilization tool to promote, protect and support breastfeeding during COVID-19. Canadian Journal of Public Health. DOI: https://doi.org/10.17269/s41997-021-00532-5 [Indexed in PUBMED Central, MEDLINE & SCOPUS; Publisher: Impact factor: 1.638].
Hirani, S. A. (2021). Breastfeeding in public: Challenges and evidence-based breastfeeding-friendly initiatives to overcome the barriers. Clinical Lactation, 12 (3). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/12.1891/CLINLACT-D-21-00010 [Indexed in Google scholar and Web of Science Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI); Publisher: Spring Publishing Company].
Hirani, S. A. (2021). A policy brief on promotion, protection and support breastfeeding practices during disaster and displacement. Clinical Lactation, 12 (1), 30-38. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/CLINLACT-D-20-00011. [Indexed in Google scholar and Web of Science Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI); Publisher: Spring Publishing Company].
Hirani, S. A., Richter, S., Salami, B. (2020). Humanitarian aid and breastfeeding practices of displaced mothers: A qualitative study in disaster relief camps. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 26. https://doi.org/10.26719/emhj.20.087 [Indexed in PUBMED and MEDLINE; Impact factor: 0.969]
Hirani, S. A., & Richter, S. (2019). Maternal and child health during forced displacement. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 51(3), 252-261. [Impact factor: 2.662]
Hirani, S. A., Richter, S., Salami, B., & Vallianatos, H. (2019). Breastfeeding in disaster relief camps: An integrative review of literature. Advances in Nursing Science, 42(2), E1-E12. [Impact factor: 1.311].
Hirani, S. A., Richter, S., & Salami, B. (2018). Realism and relativism in the development of nursing as a discipline. Advances in Nursing Science, 41(2), 137-144. [Impact factor: 1.311].
Hirani, S.A., & Richter, S. (2017). The capability approach: A guiding framework to improve population health and attaining the Sustainable Developmental Goals. WHO's Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 23 (1), 46-50. [Impact factor: 0.663].
Salami, B., Hirani, S.A., Meherali, S., Amodu, O., & Chambers, T. (2017). Parenting practices of African immigrants in destination countries: A qualitative research synthesis. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 36, 20-30. [Impact factor: 1.56].
Hirani, S. A., & Olson, J. (2016). Concept analysis of maternal autonomy in the context of breastfeeding. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 48 (3), 276-284. [Impact factor: 2.662].
Khowaja, Y., Karmaliani, R., Hirani, S. A, Khowaja. A.R., Rafique, G., & McFarlane, J. (2016). A pilot study of a 6-week parenting program for mothers of pre-school children attending family health centers in Karachi, Pakistan. International Journal of Health Policy and Management, 5 (2), 91-97.
Hirani, S. A. (2015). Continuing breastfeeding with paid employment: Breastfeeding and support from women's informal social network. Clinical Lactation, 6 (4), 137-143.
Sachwani, S., Karmaliani, R., Hirani, S. A., Khowaja. A. R., & Lalwani, E. (2015). Association between breastfeeding and childhood obesity among school-going children, 5-16 years of age in Karachi, Pakistan. International Journal of Nursing Education, 8 (2), 265-270.
Sachwani, S., Karmaliani, R., Hirani, S. A., Khowaja. A. R., & Lalwani, E. (2015). Whether maternal factors are associated with childhood obesity: A matched case-control study. International Journal of Nursing Education, 8 (2), 298-302.
Hirani, S. A. (2014). Vulnerability of internally displaced children in disaster relief camps of Pakistan: issues, challenges and way forward. Early Child Development and Care, 184 (9),1499-1506.
Hirani, S. A., & Dias, J. (2014). Pediatric baccalaureate nursing curriculum in Pakistan: Strengths, limitations, and recommendations. International Journal of Nursing Education, 6 (1), 54-58.
Hirani, S. A., & Karmaliani, R. (2013). The experiences of urban, professional women when combining breastfeeding with paid employment in Karachi, Pakistan: A qualitative study. Women and Birth, 26 (2), 147-151.[Impact factor: 1.696].
Hirani, S. A., Karmaliani, R., Christie, T., Parpio, Y., & Rafique, G. (2013). Perceived Breastfeeding Support Assessment Tool (PBSAT): Development and testing of psychometric properties with Pakistani urban working mothers. Midwifery, 29 (6), 599-607. [Impact factor: 1.707].
Hirani, S. A., & Karmaliani, R. (2013). Evidence based workplace interventions to promote breastfeeding practices among Pakistani working mothers. Women and Birth, 26 (1), 10-16. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2011.12.005. [Impact factor: 1.696].
Asad, N., Karmaliani, R., Somani, R., Hirani, S. A., Pasha, A.,...McFarlane, J. (2013). Preventing abuse and trauma to internally displaced children living in camps due to disasters in Pakistan. Child Care in Practice, 19 (3), 267-274.
Hirani, S. A. (2013). Use of play therapy in educating asthmatic and diabetic pediatric patients: A pilot clinical project at a private tertiary setting in Karachi, Pakistan. International Journal of Nursing Care, 1 (1), 83-87.
Hirani, S. A., & Rahman, A. (2012). Child with Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis: A case report from Pakistan with multiple ethical and moral issues. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 27 (4), e22-e28. [Impact factor: 1.00].
Hirani, S. A., & Karmaliani, R. (2012). Breastfeeding Support for working mothers: Global and Pakistani perspectives. Current Pediatric Reviews. 8 (4), 313-321. Hirani, S. A. (2012). Malnutrition in young Pakistani children. Journal of Ayub Medical College (JAMC), 24 (2), 150-153.
Karmaliani, R., Pasha, A., Hirani, S., Somani, R., Hirani, S.A., Asad, N., et al. (2012). Violence against women in Pakistan: Contributing factors and new interventions. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 33 (12), 820-826.
Hirani, S. A., & Kenner, C. (2011). International Column: Effects of humanitarian emergencies on newborn and infant's health in Pakistan. Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews, 11 (2), 58-60.
Karmaliani, R., Shehzad, S., Hirani, S.S., Asad, N., Hirani, S.A., & McFarlane, J. (2011). Meeting the 2015 Millennium Development Goals with new interventions for abused women. Nursing Clinics of North America, 46 (4), 485-493.
Hirani, S. A., & Rahman, A. (2010). Aluminium phosphide poisoning: A case report. Journal of Ayub Medical College (JAMC), 22 (4), 221-222.
Research Grants:
2020-2023: Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) Establishment Grant (CAD$ 120,000) for the project entitled "Breastfeeding practices of immigrant mothers in Saskatchewan, Canada" (Role: Principal Investigator)
2020-2022: Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation research grant (Amount: CAD $120,000) for the project entitled "Facilitators and barriers to the breastfeeding practices of refugee mothers accessing and utilizing healthcare services in Saskatchewan, Canada" (Role: Principal Investigator)
2020: Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) 2020-2021 Research Connections (Amount CAD $10,000) for the project entitled "Knowledge Mobilization Tool to Promote,Protect and Support Breastfeeding during COVID-19" (Role: Principal Investigator)
2019-date: Research startup funds from the University of Regina, Canada. Project entitled "Breastfeeding Practices of Immigrant Mothers in Canada: A Critical Review" (Role: Principal Investigator)
2017-2018: International Development Research Centre (IDRC) doctoral research award (CAD$ 20,000). Project entitled "Facilitators and Barriers to Breastfeeding Practices of Internally Displaced Mothers Residing in Disaster Relief Camps in Pakistan: A Critical Ethnography" (Role: Principal Investigator)
2018-2019: Sigma Theta Tau International Small Grant Award (USD$5000). Project entitled "Facilitators and Barriers to Breastfeeding Practices of Internally Displaced Mothers Residing in Disaster Relief Camps in Pakistan: A Critical Ethnography" (Role: Principal Investigator)
2016: Sustainability Scholar Program at the University of Alberta (CAD$5000).Project entitled "Availability of breastfeeding support at University of Alberta: An analysis of physical facilities, policies and environment" (Role: Principal Investigator)
Published Abstracts and Paper Presentations (2010 to date):
Hirani, S. A. (November 2-4, 2021). Oral presentation "Impact of COVID-19 on refugee mothers in Saskatchewan, Canada: A Call for Action. ICN Congress: Nursing Around the World. [Virtual congress]
Hirani, S. A. (October 27-30, 2021). Oral presentation "Breastfeeding in post-disaster settings: A Critical Ethnography". Transcultural Nursing Conference. Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. [Online presentation]
Hirani, S. A. (July 21, 2021). Oral presentation "Knowledge mobilization tool to promote, protect, and support breastfeeding during COVID-19". Sigma's 32nd International Nursing Research Congress July 21-23, 2021, Singapore. [Online presentation]
Hirani, S. A. (October 20, 2020). Oral presentation on "Effects of climate change and natural disaster on lives of breastfeeding mothers: A critical ethnographic study in disaster relief camps". 26th Canadian Conference on Global Health, October 19-22, 2020, Canada. [Online presentation]
Hirani, S. A. (August 19-21, 2020). Oral presentation on "Deficiencies of Humanitarian Aid Practices Toward Infant Feeding During Natural Disaster". International Lactation Consultant Association 2020 Virtual Conference, USA. [Online presentation]
Hirani, S. A. (July 25, 2020). Oral presentation on "Socio-Cultural Factors affecting Breastfeeding Practices of Mothers Residing in Disaster Relief Camps of Pakistan". Sigma's Virtual 31st International Nursing Research Congress, United Arab Emirates. [Online presentation]
Hirani, S. A., Richter, S., Salami, B., & Vallianatos, H. (March 21, 2019). Oral presentation on "Breastfeeding in Disaster Relief Camps". Breastfeeding and Feminism International Conference, Chapel Hills, North Carolina, USA.
Hirani, S. A., Richter, S., Salami, B., & Vallianatos, H. (November 2, 2018). Oral presentation on "Facilitators and Barriers to Breastfeeding Practices of Internally Displaced Mothers Residing in Disaster Relief Camps of Pakistan: A Critical Ethnography". 32nd Margaret Scott Wright Research Day, Edmonton, Canada
Sommerfeldt, S., & Hirani, S. A. (September 8, 2016). Oral presentation on "Team in healthcare: What do you mean?" at All Together Better Health VIII, Oxford, UK.
Hirani, S. A., & Olson, J. (August 17, 2016). Oral presentation on "Maternal autonomy in context of breastfeeding: A concept analysis" at Council of International Neonatal Nurses Conference at Vancouver, Canada
Hirani, S. A., & Karmaliani, R. (August 17, 2016). Oral presentation on "Perceived Breastfeeding Support Assessment Tool (PBSAT): An instrument to measure employed mothers' perceptions about breastfeeding support" at Council of International Neonatal Nurses Conference, Vancouver, Canada
Hirani, S. A. (October 23, 2014). Oral presentation on "Effects of humanitarian emergencies and internal displacement on neonates and infants' health in Pakistan: issues, challenges and way forward" at 4th FMIC conference, Kabul, Afghanistan
Hirani, S. A. (November 17, 2013). Poster presentation on "Experiences of paediatric health care professionals while dealing with intersex children and their parents: a qualitative study in a paediatric setting of Karachi, Pakistan" at 8th World Congress of DOHaD held at Singapore
Hirani, S. A., Karmaliani, R., Christie, T., Parpio, P., & Rafique, G. (July 30, 2012). Oral presentation on "Psychometric Properties of Perceived Breastfeeding Support Assessment Tool (PBSAT): An instrument designed to measure Pakistani urban working mothers' perceptions about Breastfeeding support" at 23rd International Nursing Research Congress of Sigma Theta Tau International, Brisbane, Australia
Hirani, S. A., & Karmaliani, R. (July 30, 2012). Oral presentation on "Evidence-Based workplace interventions for breastfeeding working mothers" at 23rd International Nursing Research Congress of Sigma Theta Tau International, Brisbane, Australia
Hirani, S. A., & Karmaliani, K. (November 1, 2011). Oral presentation on "Experiences of lactating working mothers in a private tertiary care setting of Karachi, Pakistan" at 41st Biennial convention of STTI, Grapevine, Texas, USA
Leadership Appointments in Committees/Organizations:
2021 to date: Chair, Council Committee on Research, University of Regina, Canada
2021 to date: Council Representative for Saskatchewan, Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD), Canada Council, Canada
2020 to date: Member, Council Committee on Budget, University of Regina, Canada
2020 to date: Academic member, Breastfeeding Committee of Canada
2007 to date: Pediatric and Neonatal Regional Representative for the Council of International Neonatal Nurses, Inc.
2014 to 2015: President, Rho Delta Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International: An Honor Society of Nursing
2014 to 2015: Chair Governance Committee, Rho Delta Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International
2011 to 2013: President Elect, Rho Delta Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International
2005 to 2008: Chapter Secretary, Rho Delta Chapter Sigma Theta Tau International
2020: Recognized as 1 of 100 outstanding women nurse and midwife leaders from around the world by Women in Global Health (WGH) in partnership with World Health Organization, International Council of Nurses, International Confederation of Midwives, United Nations Population Fund, and Nursing Now
2020: Emerging Nurse Researcher/Scholar Award from Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, USA
2019: Nila Cushman Memorial Graduate Scholarship from the University of Alberta, Canada
2018: Dr. Christine Newburn-Cook International Graduate Award in Nursing from the University of Alberta, Canada
2018: Andrew Stewart Memorial Graduate Prize from the University of Alberta, Canada
2017: Janeetta MacPhail Award from the University of Alberta, Canada
2016: Alice R Thomas & Bryan Compbell-Hope International Graduate Scholarship in Nursing from the University of Alberta, Canada
2016: Dorothy J Killam Memorial Graduate Prize (awarded to top 4 most outstanding Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholarship Recipients) from the University of Alberta, Canada
2016: President's Doctoral Prize of Distinction from the University of Alberta, Canada
2016-2019: Vanier Graduate Scholarship Award (CIHR) from the Government of Canada
2016-2018: Honorary Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholarship from the University of Alberta, Canada
2016: Helen E Penhale Graduate Research Travel Award from the University of Alberta, Canada
2015: Isobel Secord Graduate Scholarship Award from the University of Alberta, Canada
2015: Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship Award from the University of Alberta, Canada
2015: Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Award from Aga Khan Foundation, Geneva
2012: Trudi Szallasi Memorial Scholarship Award from Health-e-learning: Institute of Human Lactation, Canada
2012: Omicron Delta Leadership Education Grant from Sigma Theta Tau International, USA
2011: Edith Anderson Leadership Education Grant from Sigma Theta Tau International, USA
2010: Overall distinction in MScN program and thesis distinctions from Aga Khan University, Pakistan
2007: Neonatal Nurse Distinguished Scholarship Award from Academy of Neonatal Nursing, USA
2007: Outstanding Teacher Award from Aga Khan University, Pakistan
2004: Start Laureate Award and Sir Syed Gold Medal from South Asia Publications, Pakistan
2003: Best Graduate Award, Nursing practice award, distinctions, Humanities and Science Award from Aga Khan University, Pakistan

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By Kurt Helin	• Published December 19, 2008 • Updated on December 19, 2008 at 4:38 pm
Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played an entire career in low top shoes. Quietly, Steve Nash and Gilbert Arenas tried it out in the last couple of years.
But nothing Kobe Bryant does is quiet. He likes it that way. It's not a coincidence that Kobe decided to unveil his new Nike Zoom Kobe 4 in a nationally televised game against fellow gold medalist Dwyane Wade and the Heat.
And it's drawing a lot of interest that they low tops, with the conventional wisdom being players are more likely to roll their ankles in that kind of show. Kobe says hogwash — his ankles will still be taped and if you jump and land on another guys foot, it doesn't matter what shoes you wear. (For the record, he didn't use he word hogwash, but you get the idea,)
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While the world and ESPN is focused on the Wade vs. Kobe battle, and wondering if either of them can ever win without Shaq, the real game will be taking place in the paint.
The starting from line of the Miami Heat is Shawn Marion, Udonis Haslem, Joel Anthony — none of them taller than 6-9. The Lakers have two legitimate, long seven footers in Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum.
Los Angeles should be able to pound away at the Heat inside and dominate the glass. Of course, they should have been able to pound away at the New York Knicks inside for the same reason a few nights ago but they didn't, actually getting out-rebounded for the game. Tonight we'll see if the team learned its lesson.
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Howard University's Alexandria Adigun Made History And Began Encouraging Black Students To Pursue STEM
Samantha Dorisca. Aug 25, 2021.
In 2017, Howard University launched the Karsh STEM Scholars Program to encourage Black students to pursue a career in STEM research or teaching with the contingency of pursuing an M.D. or Ph.D. at an institution.
The Historically Black College and University program offers full scholarships to its students and fosters an environment where students will receive mentorship and peer support, which is often an area Black students fail to receive from other institutions. According to a 2021 Wiley Report, surveying 2,000 young adults, 44 percent of them credited their pursuit in STEM to encouragement from their college.
Alumni Alexandria Adigun Breaks Barrier In STEM
Recently the program commenced 27 alumni, including Alexandria Adigun, who obtained a bachelor's degree in biology with minors in both chemistry and psychology. An impressive feat considering a daunting statistic from a Pew Research Study revealed only seven percent of Black students earned a STEM bachelor's degree as of 2018.
Adigun joined the cohort in 2017 and quickly set herself apart by becoming the first Black woman to fulfill a research internship at the Institute of Molecular Pathology in Vienna which was no easy feat. The George High School Alumna however acknowledges her inquisitive nature and believes being a prominent figure within the program will open doors for other Black students to be involved.
"I really think my unique position helped people also get involved with STEM, asked the questions they're too afraid to ask someone else and also propelled them. Not where I am, but maybe even farther than I'll ever go," Adigun revealed in a press statement.
Adigun Encourages Students To Pursue A Future In STEM
Adigun's internship taught her the key to improving the disparities of minority involvement in STEM lies in students continuing to answer questions for future generations. During times of hardships where support may not be provided, she believes students reminding themselves of their purpose in STEM and finding enjoyment in their craft will bring them to the finish line.
Adigun will continue her study at The University of Pennsylvania this fall and earn a doctorate of philosophy. Although she has not defined her career path in medicine, she will study neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and will complete research on cell regeneration to treat the illness.
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Male Bonding are a punk band from London, UK. The three piece band made up of John Arthur Webb (vocals, guitar), Kevin Hendrick (vocals, bass) and Robin Silas Christian (drums) have been together since 2008, releasing aggressive rock with an exuberant pop soul. The band members had been active in the London d.i.y. scene before forming Male Bonding; Webb and Hendrick ran a small indie label called Paradise Vendors Inc. Male Bonding found quick success after forming, releasing singles on Paradise Vendors. The band released their full-length debut Nothing Hurts on Sub Pop records in May 2010, receiving rave reviews from a variety of publications. They toured the Europe and North America extensively. In the winter of 2010, Male Bonding recorded their follow up in a Woodstock, New York studio with famed producer John Agnello (Thurston Moore, Dinosaur Jr.). Male Bonding released this follow up album, Endless Now in August 2011.
If you were forced to guess what year Male Bonding's sophomore album Endless Now was released after first hearing it, you'd have a tough time. The band's tight punk-pop could have been made anytime in the last 25 years. It's got the relentless kick drum of Black Flag and ferocious pop of Hüsker Dü, not to mention the Replacements, Superchunk, Green Day…the list goes on and on. Male Bonding has taken the root of what made those bands so great: the unflagging energy, the catchy, singable melodies, and recreated it in their own image. Much of Endless Now clocks in at under three minutes, and singer/guitarist John Webb's gleeful vocal melodies are as constant as his distorted guitar power chords. "Tame The Sun" is pure power pop. A simple track that, like most of the album, consists of a quick punk beat that cuts straight to the chase, scorching guitar, and bass. Like all the great pop-infused punk bands, "Tame The Sun" has spectacular vocal hooks that sear their way into your brain. Webb's vaguely dreamy, undulating vocal line and bassist Kevin Hendrick's celestial backing vocals recall shoegazers like Ride and the Boo Radleys. "Seems To Notice Now" is another heartfelt burst of pop ferocity. It seems basic enough at first, it's one of those melodies you can't help but sing along to. In the end, it's tough to place Male Bonding. They have a youthful levity to them, but they aren't snarky and juvenile like so much of pop punk. They're interesting but they aren't overly experimental or pretentious like many current art punks. They just sound like a few smart guys having fun, and writing songs they really care about. And it's tough not to share that sentiment.


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PAKISTAN NEWS:
News is information about recent events. It is actually NEWS that stands for North, East, West and South. "News" typically gives the presentation of new information. Journalists provide news through many different media. These media may be of different type like based on word of mouth, printing, postal systems, broadcasting and electronic communication. . Humans exhibit a nearly universal desire to learn and share news, which they satisfy by talking to each other and sharing information. News can cover number of vast topics including war, government, politics, education, health, the environment, economy, business, and entertainment or unusual events. Technological and social developments, telecommunication and networks, have increased the speed with which news can spread, as well as influenced its content.
Media of Pakistan
Media in Pakistan provides information on television, radio, cinema, newspapers, and magazines in Pakistan. To a large extent the media enjoys freedom of expression in spite of political pressure and direct bans sometimes administered by political stake holders. Political pressure on media is mostly done indirectly. One tool widely used by the government is to cut off 'unfriendly' media from governmental advertising. Using draconian laws the government has also banned or officially silenced popular television channels. The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has been used to silence the broadcast media by either suspending licenses or by simply threatening to do so. In addition, media is also exposed to propaganda from state agencies, pressured by powerful political elements and non-state actors involved in the current conflict.
Media freedom in Pakistan is complicated, journalists are free to report on most things. However any articles critical of the Government or the Military and related security agencies are automatically censored. Anything perceived as blasphemous by the country's Blasphemy laws are also automatically subject to censorship. The blasphemy laws are also used to block website based free media such as YouTube and others.
The security situation for journalists in general has deteriorated in decade. At least 61 journalists have been killed since 2010. With at least 14 journalists killed in 2014 alone. A climate of fear impedes coverage of both state security forces and the militant groups. Threats and intimidation against journalists and media workers by state and non-state actors is widespread.
In its 2014 Press Freedom Index, Reporters without borders ranked Pakistan number 158 out of 180 countries based on freedom of the press. While Freedom House in its latest report listed the media in Pakistan as "Not Free".
Since 2002, the Pakistani media has become powerful and independent and the number of private television channels have grown from just three state-run channels in 2000 to 89 in 2012, according to the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority. Most of the private media in Pakistan flourished under the Musharraf regime.
Pakistan has a vibrant media landscape and enjoys independence to a large extent. After having been liberalised in 2002, the television sector experienced a media boom. In the fierce competitive environment that followed commercial interests became paramount and quality journalism gave way to sensationalism. Although the radio sector has not seen similar growth, independent radio channels are numerous and considered very important sources of information – especially in the rural areas.
The Pakistani media landscape reflects a multi-linguistic, multi-ethnic and class-divided society. There is a clear divide between Urdu and English media. The Urdu media, particularly the newspapers, are widely read by the masses – mostly in rural areas. The English media is urban and elite-centric, is more liberal and professional compared to the Urdu media. English print, television and radio channels have far smaller audiences than their Urdu counterparts, but have greater leverage among opinion makers, politicians, the business community and the upper strata of society.
Pakistan has a vibrant media landscape; among the most dynamic and outspoken in South Asia. To a large extent the media enjoys freedom of expression. More than 89 television channels beam soaps, satire, music programmes, films, religious speech, political talk shows, and news of the hour. Although sometimes criticise for being unprofessional and politically biased, the television channels have made a great contribution to the media landscape and to Pakistani society.
Radio channels are numerous and considered a very important source of information – especially in the rural areas. Besides the state channel Radio Pakistan, a number of private radios carry independent journalistic content and news. But most radio content is music and entertainment. There are hundreds of Pakistani newspapers from the large national Urdu newspapers to the small local vernacular papers.
Pakistan's media sector is highly influenced by the ownership structure. There are three dominating media moguls, or large media groups, which to some extent also have political affiliations. Due to their dominance in both print and broadcast industries all three media groups are very influential in politics and society.
Urdu Press of Pakistan Before 1947
The founder of the press in India were the employees of the East India Company and European Christian Missionaries. Therefore, the origin of the press in India was naturally in English. For the first fifty years after the publication of the first newspaper in India, the profession of journalism popular exclusively among the Europeans only. It was in the third decade of the 19th century that the local population of India took interest in this trade.
The provinces of Baluchistan, Sind and N.W.F.P. got the status of provinces after a long time. N.W.F.P. was a part of Punjab till 1910, while the province of Sind was included in the Bombay Presidency. Baluchistan was only a tribal area. Therefore, the important part was Punjab which the British annexed in 1849. Thus, it was after the British occupation that the press found its place in Punjab. The oldest Urdu newspaper of Pakistan is Koh- i-Noor of Lahore. Although the exact year of its starting publication is not known, however, it is on record that the paper existed in 1851.
The only Urdu newspaper worth the name in 1870 was "Akhbar-i-Aam". Started by Lala Mukand Lai, Proprietor of a Hindi newspaper "Mitr Vilas" in 1870, it was soon converted into a daily and" became popular. Some of the Urdu periodicals in the Punjab of lesser importance were: "Akbar-i-Anjuman-i- Punjab", (1870), "Faiz-i-Am" (1870), "Rehnumai Punjab" (1871), "Ataliq-i-Punjab" (1871), "Delhi Punch" (1880), "Kohi Toor" (1872), "Matla-i-Anwar" (1872), "Haqiqi Man" (1872J, "Hadi-e-Haqiqat" (1873), "Akhbar Jhelum" (1873), "Punjab Gazette" (1873), "Qasimual Akhbar" (1873), "Reformer" (1882), "Rafiq-i-Hind" (1884), and "Punjab Review" (1877). In 1877, the foundation of an important Urdu newspaper "Paisa Akhbar" was laid in Gujranwala. It was owned by Maulvi Mehbub Alam, who later shifted it to Lahore. The Paper carved a new path for itself by publishing articles of literary and educational value as well as notes and comments on national affairs. As its price was only one pice per copy, it soon became popular and commanded the largest circulation of 5000 (as compared to 1400 of the C. & M.G. and 2700 of the "Akbar-i-Aam"). Maulvi Mehbub Alam himself visited Europe for training in journalism which he imparted to other journalists working with him.
Early Communication networks:
News can travel through different communication media. In modern times, printed news had to be phoned into a newsroom or brought there by a reporter, where it was typed and either transmitted over wire services or edited and manually set in type along with other news stories for a specific edition. Today, the term "breaking news" has become trite as commercial broadcasting United States cable news services that are available 24 hours a day use live communications satellite technology to bring current events into consumers' homes as the event occurs. Events that used to take hours or days to become common knowledge in towns or in nations are fed instantaneously to consumers via radio, television, mobile phone, and the Internet
The genre of news as we know it today is closely associated with the newspaper, which originated in China as a court bulletin and spread, with paper and printing press, to Europe.
Following is a list of newspapers in Pakistan.
Daily Mahasib Daily Urdu Abbottabad, Mirpur, Muzaffarabad, Gilgit Baltistan 1998 An Independent Published and online Newspaper of Azad Kashmir and Pakistan
Weekly Green Pak News Daily Urdu Lahore 2017 An independent continuously published and online Urdu language newspaper in Pakistan
Sarzameen Daily Urdu Lahore, Gujranwala, Islamabad 2004 Independent published and online Urdu/English language newspaper in Pakistan
Khaleej Mag Online English Lahore 2015 Independent
Voice of Pakistan Daily Urdu Islamabad, Rawalpind 2004 Independent
Daily Salam Daily Urdu Gilgit-Baltistan Gilgit Baltistan 2006
Monthly Ninja Monthly Urdu Gujrat Pakistan Gujrat Pakistan 2000
Azad Riasat Daily Urdu Karachi 2010 ؔIndependent
Daily Barraan Daily Urdu کرک 2015 Independent
Daily Rozan Daily Urdu Gujrat 1994 ؔIndependent
Pakistan News Today Daily Urdu language Online 2014
NewsAlert Daily Urdu Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Multan, Gujrat, Sialkot, Kashmir, London 2014 ؔ
Roznama Jhoke Daily Saraiki langu language Multan,Karachi,Khan pur 1970
The News Lark Daily English Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Gawader, Quetta, Peshawar, Muzaffarabad 2004 Independent
As its name implies.The newness of news gives it an uncertain quality which distinguishes it from the more careful investigations of history or other scholarly disciplines Whereas historians tend to view events as causally related manifestations of underlying processes, news stories tend to describe events in isolation, and to exclude discussion of the relationships between them. News conspicuously describes the world in the present or immediate past, even when the most important aspects of a news story have occurred long in the past—or are expected to occur in the future. To make the news, an ongoing process must have some "peg", an event in time which anchors it to the present moment. Relatedly, news often addresses aspects of reality which seem unusual, deviant, or out of the ordinary.Hence the famous dictum that "Dog Bites Man" is not news, but "Man Bites Dog" is Another corollary of the newness of news is that, as new technology enable new media to disseminate news more quickly, 'slower' forms of communication may move away from 'news' towards 'analysis'.
News agencies are services which compile news and disseminate it in bulk. Because they disseminate information to a wide variety of clients, who repackage the material as news for public consumption, news agencies tend to use less controversial language in their reports. Despite their importance, news agencies are not well known by the general public. They keep low profiles and their reporters usually do not get bylines.


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Cryptocurrency: Always wanted to learn, here's everything you need to know
A volatile digital currency, it can make or break fortunes
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When we buy or sell things, the payment is usually processed by banks or a credit card company. But the problems with this process is that the companies often take a cut of the transactions and we have to trust these companies to protect our data from hackers.
To solve these problems, a unique currency was introduced that guarantees security by being based on the science of cryptography – a math-based way of protecting information. This type of currency is called a cryptocurrency and only exists in computer networks.
Simply put, its digital money that's instant, private, and free from bank fees.
- What it means to own cryptocurrencies?
When you send the special currency, the money goes directly to the receiver, without involving any middlemen. And at the same time, the transaction is broadcast to the entire network and recorded permanently, which means it is impossible to fool the system.
The costs of making payments are lower and the transactions are faster especially across countries, and even those people across the globe who don't have banks accounts, can buy or sell goods and participate in the global economy.
A shop displaying a Bitcoin sign in Hong Kong. Image Credit: AFP
Risks of using digital currency
However, there are some risks of using cryptocurrency. The transaction in most cryptocurrencies are anonymous and some cryptocurrencies can even be untraceable. This can make it easier for the "bad guys" to make payments without being noticed.
At the moment, also cryptocurrencies are highly volatile. Also they can't process large amounts of transaction quickly just yet, and are not even widely accepted.
The authorities all over the world are worried about the cryptocurrencies' appeal to the traders of illegal goods and services and moreover, they are worried about their use in money laundering and tax evasion schemes.
- Nik Patel, cryptocurrency analyst
Although cryptocurrencies have seen huge gains since its inception more than a decade ago, there's also been plenty of volatility along the way. After reaching nearly $20,000 back in late 2017, bitcoin suffered yet another drop of more than 80 per cent to fall below $3,500 by early 2019.
The reason for volatility have been widely attributed to the public perception of cryptocurrencies still being quite dichotomous, and the fact that crypto has had smaller market sizes as compared to established forms of currency.
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Adding to this, it has been extensively proved that cryptocurrency wealth distribution is even more skewed – the few with large stakes in a cryptocurrency hold disproportionate amounts of power over its pricing.
Yet in just the past year, the crypto token has bounced back yet again. In the first weekend of February, bitcoin climbed back through the $10,000 level. It was a year high, but more importantly, analysts said this showed that interest in the cryptocurrency remains stable even amid all the volatility.
Ethereum, perhaps the second most valued cryptocurrency, has recorded the fastest rise a digital currency ever demonstrated. Since October 2016, its value rose from $11 (Dh43) to currently over $175 (Dh650).
Views change with evolution
"Despite the volatility, the recent price rise to multi-year highs backs the recent change in perception that investors now treat crypto like safe-haven assets like gold and other currencies," said Nik Patel, cryptocurrency analyst and blogger. (The prices of safe-haven assets rise when there is a larger uncertainty in the market)
Despite the volatility, the recent price rise to multi-year highs backs the recent change in perception that investors now treat crypto like safe-haven assets like gold and other currencies
- Nik Patel, cryptocurrency analyst and blogger
In the past, trying to find a merchant that accepts cryptocurrency was extremely difficult, if not impossible. These days, however, the situation is completely different.
Launched in 2009, Bitcoin (BTC) is currently the world's largest cryptocurrency by market cap and is the most recognizable digital currency to date. Bitcoin is created, distributed, traded and stored with the use of a decentralized ledger system known as blockchain.
("Blocks" on the blockchain are made up of digital pieces of information. When a block stores new data it is added to the blockchain. Blockchain, as its name suggests, consists of multiple blocks strung together.)
How do Bitcoins work?
Bitcoin is created, distributed, traded and stored with the use of a decentralized ledger system known as blockchain. "Blocks" on the blockchain are made up of digital pieces of information. When a block stores new data it is added to the blockchain. Blockchain, as its name suggests, consists of multiple blocks strung together.
Growing use
There are a lot of merchants - both online and offline - that accept Bitcoin as the form of payment. Bitcoins can be used to pay for hotels, flights, jewelry, apps, computer parts and even a college degree.
Other digital currencies like Litecoin, Ripple, Ethereum and so on aren't accepted as widely just yet. Things are changing for the better though, with Apple having authorized at least 10 different cryptocurrencies as a viable form of payment on App Store.
A recent PwC survey of financial executives from all over the world found 24 per cent are familiar with blockchain technology, while a Global Fintech survey from last year reported 77 per cent of banking and financial institutes will have adopted blockchain as part of their systems this year.
Broken representation of the Bitcoin virtual currency, placed on a monitor that displays stock graph and binary codes, are seen in this illustration picture, December 21, 2017. Image Credit: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Still hot?
Many people believe that cryptocurrencies are the hottest investment opportunity currently available. Indeed, there are many stories of people becoming millionaires through their Bitcoin investments.
Although crypto has received criticism from some quarters, the currency has shown enough promise to be validated by some very credible backers.
Facebook has announced the release of Libra in 2020, which will give 1.7 billion people who don't have bank accounts the ability to transfer or receive digital currency from anywhere in the world. Ethereum, a cryptocurrency and decentralized computing platform, has also received major interest from Microsoft and Google.
A number of worldwide surveys in 2019, commissioned by bitFlyer, SharesPost and Greenwich Associates, that three-quarters (70 per cent to 80 per cent) of separate groups between 5,000 to 10,000 people believe they will still exist in some form.
High-risk?
However, it is widely suggested that cryptocurrencies are high-risk investments.
If you decide to invest in cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin is obviously still the dominant one. However, since the start of 2017 its share in the crypto-market has fallen from an initial 90 per cent to currently little over 60 per cent.
While it's very easy to buy Bitcoins other cryptocurrencies aren't as easy to acquire. There are many options currently available, with some coins being privacy-focused, others being less open and decentralized.
- Some are popular, some aren't
(Apart from bitcoins, other options of cryptocurrencies include Ethereum, Ripple, Litecoin, Tether, Bitcoin Cash, Libra, Monero, EOS, Bitcoin SV and Binance Coin – according to an increasing order of ranking by Investopedia.
The exchanges where cryptos are increasingly traded and currently active, in no particular order, include Bitbuy.ca, ChangeNOW, Coinbase, Kraken, Cex.io, ShapeShift, Poloniex, Bitstamp, Bitsquare, LocalBitcoin, LinkCoin, Binance, Gemini, Huobi.)
A Bitcoin machine in Tokyo. Image Credit: Bloomberg
Taxable?
In terms of taxation, cryptocurrencies are treated very differently from country to country. In the US, the Internal Revenue Service ruled that Bitcoins and other digital currencies are to be taxed as property, not currency.
For investors, this means that accrued long-term gains and losses from cryptocurrency trading are taxed at each investor's applicable capital gains rate, which stands at a maximum of 15 percent.
Legal troubles?
More scrutiny?
As cryptocurrencies are becoming more and more mainstream, law enforcement agencies, tax authorities and legal regulators worldwide are trying to understand the very concept of crypto coins and where exactly do they fit in existing regulations and legal frameworks.
"With the introduction of Bitcoin, the first ever cryptocurrency, a completely new paradigm was created," said Patel. "Decentralized, self-sustained digital currencies that don't exist in any physical shape or form and are not controlled by any singular entity were always set to cause an uproar among the regulators."
No governance
While Bitcoin appears at glance to be a well-established virtual currency system, there are still no uniform international laws that regulate Bitcoin. Bitcoins are not issued, endorsed, or regulated by any central bank. Instead, they are created through a computer-generated process.
A lot of concerns have been raised regarding cryptocurrencies' decentralized nature and their ability to be used almost completely anonymously
"A lot of concerns have been raised regarding cryptocurrencies' decentralized nature and their ability to be used almost completely anonymously," Patel added. "The authorities all over the world are worried about the cryptocurrencies' appeal to the traders of illegal goods and services and moreover, they are worried about their use in money laundering and tax evasion schemes."
As of 2019-end, Bitcoin and other digital currencies are outlawed only in Bolivia, Ecuador, Columbia, Vietnam, China and Russia. Other jurisdictions, however, do not make the usage of cryptocurrencies illegal as of yet, but the laws and regulations can vary drastically depending on the country.
Fungible nature
One character of crypto that gives it the likeness of other currencies is its fungible nature.
(Fungibility is the state of being interchangeable. For example, money has fungibility because there is no difference between one dollar and another dollar. Likewise, stocks of the same type in the same company and commodities of the same quality are generally fungible.)
Fungibility is completely essential to the concept of currency, whether they be crypto or otherwise.
However there are currencies that aren't fungible, but these are designed to be special. It's best to think of these kinds of tokens as representing unique, collectible items. Consider precious gems like diamonds, for example – they come in all different sizes, and each one is uniquely different and as important as the next.
Crypto Kitties are one such non-fungible crypto or token.
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I was nominated for The Blogger Recognition Award by Rebecca from Rebecca Reads and Sheila from She's Going Book Crazy for this tag. Thank you both!
I began blogging at the beginning of March in 2015. I actually started blogging after my dad's recommendation. He'd been suggesting it for over a year before I finally gained the courage to start my own blog. I was reading over 100 books a year at that time (oh, how nice it was to be in high school and have the time to do this) and my dad thought I should write reviews of what I was reading. I had a bookish twitter and tumblr account already where I was plugged into the YA book community, but I was nervous at first about sharing my writing and opinions, which is why it took me so long to finally take the leap. But I did and here I am over two years later!
First, don't stress about blogging! If you're doing this for the right reasons, it should be a fun outlet for you to discuss books with others. Don't worry about posting if you're away on a trip or stressed about school, work, or life in general. Trust me, everybody understands and won't hold it against you.
Second, be careful about what you request when you start to request ARCs (off of NetGalley or from the publisher directly). It'll save you a lot of time and energy if you only request books you actually want to read or think you might like. Also remember to be thankful for the books you receive as ARCs are not a right.
That's some great advice! I remember when I started blogging I requested wayyyyy more than I could read, and didn't have time to read them all. And I wasn't even that interested in some.
Thanks for the nomination too!!
You're welcome! I'm excited to read your post!
I think we all go through that ARC overload phase! I was just so excited that publishers were willing to give little ole' me a shot at reading their work before everyone else.
I think it's also important not to worry about numbers at the beginning. It's so easy to get wrapped up in those view numbers and how many followers you have. It can be so easy to play the comparison game!
That is the best advice you can give and something that every blogger learns if they stick around long enough.
The arc's will overwhelm you and if you aren't having fun and connecting with people there is really no point in sticking with this.


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Rodgers Instruments Corporation begins 2014 with an exciting new series of organs featuring magnificent sound and unmatched tonal flexibility, and with a new deluxe option for its acclaimed Infinity Series instruments.
At a gathering of dealers at Church Keyboard Center on the eve of the Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, Rodgers unveiled its new Artist Series and Infinity Series Platinum Edition organ models.
From a fine wood tambour to energy-efficient LED lighting, Artist Series consoles are built with the quality materials and craftsmanship that classical musicians expect from Rodgers. Cabinets have the same dimensional stability as the top of the line consoles due to Rodgers' use of time-tested construction techniques and state-of-the-art equipment. Even the pedalboard has a new design that prevents misalignment when the organ sits on carpeting or uneven flooring.
Over 50 Rodgers dealers and staff attended the 2014 new model rollout at Church Keyboard Center led by Duane Kuhn, president of Rodgers Instruments, and assisted by Hector Olivera and Dan Miller demonstrating the organs. Mr. Junichi Miki, CEO or Roland Corp., was also in attendance (lower left).
The Artist Series flagship, the new Model 4589, is a four-manual organ that offers an incredible combination of sound quality and artistic freedom, with a wealth of tonal resources to meet the needs of any kind of repertoire. The specification of the fourth manual enable using it as either a solo or antiphonal division. Hector Olivera was on hand to demonstrate the substantial resources of the Model 4589.
The Artist Series also includes the three-manual Model 589 with tab controls and Model 599 with drawknobs, and the two-manual Model 579 with tab controls.
Rodgers President Duane Kuhn also announced that all models of the Rodgers Infinity Series are now available as Platinum Editions. Each Platinum Edition console includes deluxe wooden keyboards with adjustable tracker touch built in Germany by Ulrich Hermann Tastaturbau; mechanical action drawknobs; and a 16-channel audio system. This beautiful combination of features provides a performance experience for the organist on par with any quality tracker pipe organ.
Church Keyboard Center Publishes Power Player's Guide
The newly published Power Player's Guide for Rodgers & Roland Organs will be available for purchase online beginning the week of January 27, 2014. The Guide is an expert-level 102-page manual that features step-by-step instructions for using the tonal resources and internal/external memory for all current Rodgers organ models, plus the Roland Classic C-330 and C-380 organs. It is richly illustrated with photos and diagrams that make it easy to understand the concepts and see how to use the features.
Written by Church Keyboard Center President Nelson Dodge, the Power Player's Guide is geared for organists who want to achieve expertise in using all of the extensive tonal resources built in to every Rodgers organ. "If you only pull the stops on a Rodgers organ and look no further, you'll be using less than 20% of the voices in any of the models–from the smallest two-manual to the largest four-manual," Dodge said. "The lack of curiosity–or sometimes just plain fear of the 'technology'–that I observed in many organists that I work with is what inspired me to create this Guide," Dodge continued.
Exploring and using all of the tonal resources in a Rodgers organ is easier than many organists might imagine. The Guide seeks to simplify the techniques with clear explanations and step-by-step instructions illustrated with photos that show how its done.
Included in the Guide includes are a variety of tips and tricks from several Power Players, including Dr. Robert Tall, Dr. Frances Nobert, Dr. Fred Swann, Hector Olivera, Dr. Jung-A Lee, Dr. Christoph Bull, Bob Salisbury and Dan Miller.
Please visit the Power Player's web site for complete information and to purchase online at www.PowerPlayersGuide.com. The Guide may also be purchased in person at Church Keyboard Center.


The Indian Institutes of Management will conduct the CAT 2019 (Common Admission Test 2019) for providing admission into Post Graduate Management and Fellow programmes of IIMs.
CAT score is also considered by the other prestigious institutions located across the country.
Before a potential candidate makes a decision to appear for CAT 2019, they must match their eligibility with the prescribed criteria.
If they find themselves eligible then they can participate in the CAT 2019 online registration process, which will commence most probably in the second week of August 2019.
The entrance test will be held in two sessions across various exam centers in India.
Below, we are providing crucial information about CAT Exam related to its application form, registration process, eligibility criteria, important dates, exam pattern, syllabus etc.
What is the official schedule for CAT 2019?
Below, we've listed the tentative CAT 2019 schedule which will give you a rough idea about the availability of its application form, admit card, result etc.
What are the eligibility requirements for CAT 2019?
Candidates are strongly suggested to read the CAT eligibility criteria carefully before commencing the online registration process.
If you are not eligible in any means then your candidature will be cancelled by the authority at any point of time.
Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized university/institution.
If a candidate holds CA/CS/ICWA (professional degree) then he/she is also eligible to apply.
Those in the final year of their bachelor's degree programme can also apply. However, prior to admission, such candidates will have to submit a certificate from the Principal/Registrar of their University/institution (issued on or before the date as stipulated by the respective IIM) stating that they have completed all the requirements for obtaining the Bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification on the date of the issue of the certificate.
They should have at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD) in the qualifying degree.
The marks obtained in grade/CGPA should be converted into percentage as per the procedure followed by the respective University/Institution. If no scheme is followed by the respective University/Institution, it will be converted by dividing the candidate's CGPA by the maximum possible CGPA, and multiplying the result with 100.
There is no age limit for appearing in CAT 2019.
How to register for CAT exam?
Candidates have to register for CAT 2019 in online mode through the official website of the concerned authority.
CAT application form 2019 will be available tentatively in the month of August 2019.
You need to finish the CAT registration formalities first for generating the login credentials.
Login to your account and provide your personal, educational and other required details in the application form.
Upload scanned copy of your signature, photograph and other necessary documents. A copy of the SC/ST/NC-OBC/PWD certificate(s) must be uploaded at the time of CAT Application registration.
Make the payment of application fee in online mode by using the credit card/debit card/net banking.
The application fee will be 1800/-for General/NC-OBC candidates and Rs.900/- for SC/ST/PwD).
In addition to this, service and transaction charges will also be applicable that will be paid by the applicant.
After all the above-mentioned steps are completed, the Candidates will get a confirmation email.
The candidates who do not receive the confirmation email can contact the helpdesk by email at cathelpdesk@iimcat.ac.in or call toll free 1800 266 3549.
Take a printout of your filled application form for future reference.
How to make corrections in CAT Application Form 2019?
The authority will provide the correction facility in the CAT application.
If applicants make mistakes while filling the online application form, they can correct it during the specified period of time given by the institute.
Please note down, the candidate will be allowed to make corrections only in some selected particulars such as Percentage of marks scored, Programs selected, address, and work experience etc.
To make a correction in the CAT Application form, candidates need to visit the official website of CAT and click on 'Existing user' button.
Thereafter, enter your User Id and Password and make corrections in form wherever needed.
Don't forget to click on the save button to confirm the changes made in the form.
What is the exam format of CAT?
CAT is a digital or Computer-based test (CBT).
The exam will consist of multiple choice and subjective type questions.
For every correct answer, 3 marks will be awarded to the candidate.
One mark will be deducted for every incorrect attempt for multiple choice questions. There will be no negative marking for questions other than MCQs.
What is the prescribed syllabus for CAT exam?
There will be no fixed syllabus for CAT 2019 exam.
The questions will be asked from four sections i.e. Quantitative Ability or Mathematics, Data Interpretation, Verbal Ability & English and Logical Reasoning.
Candidates should practice different mock tests for understanding the syllabus of CAT exam.
Below we have mentioned the CAT Syllabus for all subjects based on the previous year exam pattern.
How to download CAT exam admit card?
The candidates who have successfully registered themselves for CAT 2019 will be able to download their admit card.
The admit card will most probably be available in the 3rd week of October 2019.
The details of the exam center and certain basic details of candidates such as name, roll number, etc. will be printed on the admit card.
The candidate must carry this admit card with them at the examination center.
The CAT 2019 will be conducted in 140 different cities all across the country.
The center for the exam will be allotted to the applicants based on the choices they had made during the application form filling.
In case, the does not get any of the preferred cities, the eaxm conducting IIM will allot the nearby test city.
The decision made will be final and no change in the exam center will be entertained.
What is expected cutoff for CAT exam?
The cut off for CAT 2019 will be published a few days after the completion of exam.
Candidates can check the cutoff marks through online mode in the month of November 2019 tentatively.
The cut off will be announced as per the sections, categories, & IIMs.
From where can i get CAT Answer key?
The answer key of CAT 2019 Exam will be released in the month of December 2019 tentatively.
Candidates can check the answer key only through online mode on the official website.
With the help of answer key, candidates can cross check their responses given in the exam with the correct answers.
The facility to challenge the answer key is also given by the officials.
How to chech my result?
Most likely, the conducting body will announce the CAT 2019 result in the month of January 2020.
Candidates can check and download their result by visiting the official website.
The authority will also release the list of shortlisted candidates for the next level of selection on the website of the particular IIMs.
The shortlisted candidates will also receive interview letters from respective IIMs.
The criteria for shortlisting the candidates can different for different IIMs. Please note down the CAT scorecard will be valid for one year.
The CAT 2019 will be conducted in two sessions.
In order to ensure the comparability of performance in both the sessions, the scores obtained in the exam goes through the normalization process.
The marks obtained through the normalization process are then converted into percentile for the purpose of shortlisting.
The conducting body will not organize any centralized counselling. Interview or call letters will be sent to the shortlisted candidates by each IIM.
As per their own eligibility norms & admission criteria, the IIMs will be offering admissions into postgraduate management courses.
The shortlisted candidates will have to appear in the Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD) & Personal Interviews (PI) rounds.
The final admission will be made on the basis of candidate's previous academic record, relevant work experience & short-listing of candidates.
Mark sheets in original must be shown by the candidate in order to prove his/her eligibility. Attested copies of the same will also be submitted at that time.
The candidates from reserved categories must show original category certificate and submit the photocopy at the time of interview.
The applicants in the final-year of bachelors' degree programme need to present an original certificate from the Principal/Registrar/Director of the university/institution certifying that the candidate has obtained 50% marks or equivalent (45% for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD category) based on latest available grades/marks. The attested copy of the same will be submitted at the time of interview.
The original copies of the all the above-mentioned documents will be submitted if the candidate is offered admission in any programme.
CAT is conducted for students who are willing to get admission into Post Graduate Management and Fellow programmes. The application form may be released in August 2019. Eligible candidates who have submitted their application before the given deadline are only eligible for getting admission into said programmes.


ATHENS, Greece – Police have arrested the publisher of a magazine that printed what is it says is a list of more than 2,000 Greek depositors at an HSBC bank in Switzerland.
Costas Vaxevanis, the publisher of Hot Doc magazine, will face a court hearing Monday, charged with the misdemeanor of violating laws regarding personal data, police said.
On Saturday, he published what he claims is a list given to the Greek government by French officials in 2010.
Information on 24,000 HSBC customers with Swiss accounts were stolen that year, the British bank has said, potentially exposing many international clients to prosecution by tax authorities, if they failed to declare the assets in their home countries. The bank said a former IT employee with HSBC, identified by French authorities, had obtained the information.


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After living 200 lives, Oh Young-soo is just doing what he wants
Actor Oh Young-soo poses during an interview with the JoongAng Ilbo, an affiliate of the Korea JoongAng Daily, on Dec. 6 in Daehangno, central Seoul. [KWON HYUK-JAE]
"Squid Game" actor Oh Young-soo is returning to the theater stage. The 77-year-old veteran actor will play the role of Austrian psychologist Sigmund Freud in the play "Freud's Last Session," which starts Jan. 7, 2022 at TOM Theater's Hall 1 in Daehangno, central Seoul.
This is Oh's first appearance in a play since December 2019. The actor started his career in 1963 as a member of a theater troupe and has been mainly active in plays, so this two-year hiatus has been his longest break from the stage. But during the hiatus, he earned global fame for his role as Oh Il-nam in the hit Netflix Korea series "Squid Game" (2021).
"After 'Squid Game' became a hit, I felt like I was losing control," Oh said during an interview on Monday with the JoongAng Ilbo, an affiliate of the Korea JoongAng Daily, in Daehangno.
"That's when I was offered a role in 'Freud's Last Session.' I thought I had to put my focus back on plays again, so I accepted the offer."
Oh seemed to have already moved on from the excitement of "Squid Game" becoming an international success. He commutes every day to the Daehangno practice room from his home in Seongnam, Gyeonggi — a three-hour round trip — and memorizes his lines on the subway.
Oh started his acting career in 1963. [KWON HYUK-JAE]
"I have a massive amount of lines," he said. "There are so many abstract and symbolic terms, so unless I fully concentrate on memorizing and understanding what they mean, I won't be able to deliver them properly. This play feels like a new test for me, even at this age."
While Oh's eyes were full of determination, the actor who has been working for five decades also expressed excitement.
"Freud's Last Session" is Oh's first work since "Squid Game."
"My attitude has changed," the actor said. "I used to try to do something grand on the stage, but now I'm simply thinking, 'Let's be exactly who I am.'"
"Freud's Last Session" was written by American playwright Mark St. Germain in 2010. Set during World War II, the play is a duodrama centering around Freud and British author C.S. Lewis's debate on God and religion. Oh and veteran actor Shin-goo will alternate the role of Freud, while actors Lee Sang-yoon and Jeon Park-chan have been cast as Lewis.
Oh emphasized the spirit of kkanbu — a Korean term which roughly translates to "friend" and has been popularized by his character in "Squid Game" mentioning it.
"Between kkanbu, there is no distinction of 'mine' or 'yours,' and there's no winner or loser," he said. "Such kkanbu spirit, which unites us as one, is what we really need in today's age of polarization and division. After watching this play, the audience will leave with the realization that at the end of the day, Freud and Lewis are not that different."
Oh played the role of Oh Il-nam in Netflix Korea's worldwide hit series ″Squid Game″ (2021). [NETFLIX]
Apart from starring in a few films and TV series, Oh has mainly stuck to the theater stage. He said he dislikes appearing in commercials unless they have a touching message.
"Perhaps if I were in my 50s, I would've wanted to get out in the world and make everyone know who I am," he said. "But I don't have much longer to live, so I don't want to deviate from the pure passion I've been pursuing all my life, which is plays [...] For most of my life, I've had nothing. I think that's why I'm used to staying loyal to the theater stage."
Oh said the greatest crisis in his life was three years ago when he fell seriously ill due to acute pneumonia and was hospitalized for 20 days.
"'This is how I will die,' I thought," he said. "The moment I thought I was about to die, I questioned if wealth has any meaning. After my recovery, I started asking myself how I can live my life valuably.
Oh has appeared in more than 200 works. [KWON HYUK-JAE]
"Standing on the stage still gives me energy," he said. "I felt such moments of energy while I was filming 'Squid Game,' during scenes in which Il-nam confronts Gi-hun [played by actor Lee Jung-jae] for tricking him, or questions what he should do to have fun before he dies.
"When an actor feels energetic, the viewers and audience can feel it too. I used to feel catharsis on the stage when I poured out words I couldn't say in real life, but the way I act now is like talking to the audience."
Oh has appeared in more than 200 works over the span of his career, which led him to the conclusion: Just do what you want.
"What I realized after living over 200 lives [through my roles] is that we should all just do what we want to do, and with confidence. What matters most is the confidence to do so."
BY LEE JI-YOUNG [kjdculture@joongang.co.kr]
Oh Young-soo squid game squid game il nam Oh Il-nam kkanbu Freud's Last Session
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