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Live Review: M83 with Yacht at the Rialto Theater, Tucson, AZ – Tuesday 12th April 2016
By Carrie Clancy on Wednesday, 20th April 2016 at 2:00 pm
If you're even a casual reader of TGTF, you'll probably know by now that electronic music isn't my particular cup of tea, though it is typically much more to editor Mary's liking. She was quite disappointed to discover that electropop acts M83 and YACHT wouldn't be passing through Washington, D.C. on their current tour, especially after seeing YACHT in Austin during SXSW 2016. But she did note that the Los Angeles-based bands were scheduled to play at the Rialto Theater in downtown Tucson, which is where I came into the equation.
I arrived at the venue early and was able to obtain my ticket and photo pass very easily thanks to the staff at the Rialto, so I took a spot in the crowd near the barrier and chatted a bit with some fellow punters. I was surprised to learn that many of the fans near the barrier were primarily there to see opening act YACHT, who they claimed were worthy of headline status themselves. They weren't entirely wrong in that claim. YACHT's Renaissance frontwoman, Claire L. Evans, who writes editorials and edits science fiction for VICE's Motherboard channel when she's not busy performing, was fierce and forceful from the moment she stepped onto the stage, even before she opened her mouth to sing. Throughout the set, she moved like a prowling panther on the stage, restrained by its dimensions but also using its levels and lighting to her advantage in striking a series of dramatic poses at appropriate points in the music.
Evans' colleagues Jona Bechtolt and Rob Kieswetter mixed energetic dance beats and intoxicating grooves under her half-sung/half-spoken vocals. To paraphrase Evans' own description, the band juxtaposed songs about present day American society with songs about a more intimate social issue, namely sex, the latter of which inspired whistles and cheers from their audience. Most of the set list came from their current album 'I Thought the Future Would Be Cooler', but final track 'Psychic City' was apparently an older fan favourite, judging by the outbreak of ecstatic dancing at the front of the stage. On the brilliant recommendation of a fellow audience member, I took the opportunity to add the song to my own run playlist as soon as YACHT made their way off the stage.
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As spectacular as YACHT were, the production quality of the show ramped up exponentially for headline act M83. Even watching the stage crew work between the sets was rather amazing, as they rigged an amazing interplay of lights and sound equipment, the likes of which I rarely see in covering my usual singer/songwriter type gigs. Though the music seemed to drag a bit in places, the production quality was dazzling from beginning to end, and I could see that frontman Anthony Gonzalez must have intended this as part of his overall Gesamtkunstwerk, though it seems funny to use that Wagnerian operatic reference in a review of modern electronic music.
M83 opened with 'Reunion', a familiar track from their 2011 breakout album 'Hurry Up, We're Dreaming', before diving headlong into 'Do It, Try It', from their newly released album 'Junk'. I was rather proud of myself for recognising both songs without prompting, but from that point I was a bit lost, as Gonzalez chose to play more older material than I would have expected. Keyboardist Kaila Sinclair, who is new to the M83 lineup, had ample opportunity to showcase her silky vocals on both the older tracks and the more recent releases, and Gonzalez handed the lead off to female vocalist Mai Lan on new album tracks 'Laser Gun' and 'Go!', the latter of which had a rather unexpectedly '80s dance pop vibe. Naturally, Gonzalez held back the band's massive radio hit 'Midnight City' until late in the set proper; though it prompted an outburst of manic energy from the crowd, the audience's attention appeared to wander once they'd heard it and the jubilant mood dissipated quickly thereafter.
I thought the headline set seemed rather short when Gonzalez and his crew signed off, but it turned out that they had a extended 5-song encore planned, including a lengthy version of the groovy new track 'Walkaway Blues', which featured vocals by guitarist Jordan Lawlor. Many of the casual punters in the back of the theater took this opportunity to slip out (it was a Tuesday night, after all!), but the diehard M83 fans stayed to the very end, and they were graciously rewarded with spectacular performances of old favourites 'Couleurs' and 'Lower Your Eyelids to Die With the Sun'.
M83 and YACHT will be on tour in North America through the end of April. M83 have a busy spring and summer schedule planned, with appearances at Coachella and Glastonbury on the docket. You can find YACHT's upcoming live dates here and M83's long list of live dates right here.
TGTF's previous coverage of YACHT, including their recent appearance at SXSW 2016, is back this way. Our coverage of M83 is collected in one convenient spot right back here.
Video of the Moment #1061: M83
By Mary Chang on Saturday, 8th December 2012 at 10:00 am
M83's newest video is for 'Wait'. It's the final one of a trio following 'Midnight City' and 'Reunion' in a visual series. Watch the finale below.
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By Mary Chang on Friday, 26th October 2012 at 6:00 pm
M83's new video for 'Steve McQueen' was created in conjunction with creative film-making community, Genero TV. The winning directors were Balthazar Auxietre & Sylvain Derosne from France. I'll let Auxietre talk about the video further:
Even before making this video we were inspired by the music of M83 and all his body of work. He has created a sound of his own, made with a kind of "epic fragility", something very visual, very atmospheric, which can bring powerful images and energy as a filmmaker. Unconsciously, we always associated his music to the power of childhood, an eagerness for life, and the kind of paradoxical energy you have when you grow up.
We wanted to make something of pure visual and musical entertainment, which shows the kind of power you have when you're a child and you think you're invincible. We've always thought that an "80's epic touch" could be a good equivalent to this feeling (which also explains the Yellow suit which was inevitable for us). So when we saw the project on Genero.tv for M83 we felt that it was the right time to create something that fitted our vision and 'Steve McQueen' was the perfect soundtrack!
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MP3 of the Day #583: Saint Saviour
By Mary Chang on Tuesday, 17th July 2012 at 10:00 am
The one-woman phenomenon known as Saint Saviour will be releasing her album 'Union' here in the States on the 24th of July. RCRD LBL is offering up her cover of M83's 'Midnight City' to whet listeners' appetites. Listen to and download the cover below.
Video of the Moment #814: M83
By Mary Chang on Saturday, 2nd June 2012 at 10:00 am
Here's the new video for M83's 'Reunion', off of last year's highly acclaimed 'Hurry Up, We're Dreaming' album. While I'm not a huge fan of the song (I think it's rather boring compared to 'Midnight City'), I have to say Anthony Gonzalez has taken quite a lot of time to make an inventive video. Watch it below.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJQQrjVmQG0[/youtube]
Live Review: M83 with Man Without Country at London Heaven – 1st December 2011
By Braden Fletcher on Thursday, 8th December 2011 at 2:00 pm
'Hurry Up, We're Dreaming' has been out for a while now (read my review here). It's a magical journey through time and space, almost, and now Anthony Gonzalez is on tour with it and tonight M83 land in London.
Before the dream-drenched sounds of M83 though come Man Without Country, another Mute signing. A constantly evolving and intense live act, today they bring their mix of dub influences and soaring synths with huge amounts of energy to Heaven. You can almost hear the influence of M83 on tonight's support and the duo on stage really revel in the opportunity to be in front of such a big crowd. They're given a warm send off and it's likely that many will go home and listen to them some more. A definite band to watch in 2012.
Half an hour later and the party atmosphere's starting to wear thin. The show's running later than advertised and the drinks are expensive. You have to question how many you've had though when a fictional character appears on stage. Wookie meets gremlin as the creature slumps onto the stage and slowly beckons us into the world of M83. Opening aptly with 'Intro', you can tell that the fremch dream-poppers have put effort into making themselves sound as tight as possible live. They keep to record and add even more as nearly 2000 heads and knees bob in time to the wall of sound created.
Playing exclusively from their latest and most recognisable three records, Gonzalez and co. tear through a host of tracks, confident enough in their music to put huge tracks from 'Saturdays=Youth', 'Kim&Jessie 'and' We Own the Sky 'in the middle of the set, as well as the hugely bold 'Steve McQueen' which, like a few others tonight, has been given live gleam. At times, you wonder if you've stepped into one of Heaven's famous club nights as the dance vibe to Claudia Lewis extends over 7 minutes of pure dance. It's the same kind of party that Friendly Fires bring, but with less Caribbean and more Paris.
'Midnight City' is undoubtedly the highlight of the night though. Undoubtedly the alternative anthem of the year, everyone present, including the band have smiles on their faces as it kicks in and following it with 'A Guitar and a Heart', the main set closes with an extended party. Of course there's an encore and that just brings a euphoria of reserved dance. That's the only issue tonight, everyone's too polite. There's not as much dancing as you might expect, especially as the vibe is so loose and happy. Regardless, everyone's in they're in their own little world as the atmosphere M83 create is enough to put everyone on a high for the rest of the week. Gig of the week? Maybe of the year.
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Vitamin A is always associated with eye health and carrots. This statement is not wrong, because it's one of the benefits of vitamin A to maintain eye health is by improving the integrity of the retina and the vegetables were carrots also contain pro-vitamin A or beta-carotene in the body which in turn is converted into vitamin A. However, you should know that vitamin A has another function to your body's health.
Lack of vitamin A can cause eyes can not adjust to changes in light from outside. Early symptoms of vitamin deficiency in will cause you to hit the state in which night blindness is caused less clear vision at twilight. Given the function of vitamin A for eye health is so important that meet the needs of this vitamin in your body. Vitamin A is not only found in vegetable carrot, but also found in dark green vegetables such as spinach and orange fruits. In addition, vitamin A can also be derived from animals such as milk, liver, cheese, egg yolks and butter.
1. Vitamin A helps cells reproduce normally commonly called differentiation. If the body does not do will affect the differentiation of pre-cancerous conditions.
2. The second function of vitamin A that can help maintain healthy tissues. Therefore, this vitamin can help the wound heal.
3. Vitamin A is necessary for growth and development of the embryo and fetus, determine which genes in the formation of organs in embryonic development.
4. Vitamin A can help maintain the health and structure of the skin, hair and teeth.
5. Vitamin A can also help overcome skin diseases such as acne.
6. The last function of vitamin A is vitamin A needed in normal reproduction by affecting the function and the formation of sperm, ovaries and placenta.
Vitamin A plays an important role in the formation of the sense of sight. This vitamin will help change the molecular signals from the received light beam or retina to be a projection of the image in our brains.
Vegetables that contain a lot of vitamin A such as daffodils, spinach, spinach fried chips, bunkil taro leaves, red amaranth, velvetleaf leaf, guava leaf, leaves cashew nuts panjangl leaves and other green leaves, Gandaria, beans, kankung, chinese cabbage , pumpkin, soy pack, princess shy, young ranti, seaweed, mustard, clover, Hintalo eggplant and carrots.
Examples are apples, country, persimmon, mango, papaya, banana, and breadfruit Sowa.
Animal sources of vitamin A derived from chicken, duck, lamb kidney, beef liver, chicken liver, liver sausage, different types of fish (rabbitfish, skipjack, cork, kawalinya, clams, lehoma, malugis, crab, sardines, coral trout, and tuna Titang ), fish eggs and salted eggs.
In addition there are also vitamin A naturally derived dri processed as head of milk, butter, fish oil, palm oil, fish flour and milk powder.
Ever heard of low birth weight? Must have it. Well, low birth weight babies are going to bring a deficiency of vitamin A. Because infants with low weight, which weight less than 2.5 Kg baby more easily threatened by lack of vitamin A. In the development of the baby's age if not treated immediately get the intake of vitamin A, diseases such as night blindness, corneal xerosis be suffered.
Other diseases such as autoimmune lung disease and ARI (Acute Respiratory Infection). Lung disease is caused by a lack of various vitamins, including vitamin A. Usually autonium disease of the lungs attacks the adults who have the habit of smoking. But it can affect the baby if the lack of intake of vitamin A. Because according to the table of vitamin deficiency, the vitamin A that gives a bigger impact on the body's T cells. T cell immunity is the effect on the body.
Well, it turns out the benefits of vitamin A not only for the eyes just right? Hopefully some of the above it can be helpful to you.


The research answers a decades-old mystery about the death of cells, which in some situations can alert the immune system to potential danger, but in other circumstances occurs 'silently', unnoticed by immune cells.
Dr Michael White and colleagues have discovered how 'silent' cell death avoids activating the immune system.
Silent cell death, or apoptosis, is a controlled way for the body to eliminate cells that may be damaged, old, or surplus to the body's requirements, without causing collateral damage. This 'normal' cell death process is ignored by the immune system. In contrast, the death of cells at sites of infection or damage can alert the immune system to be on the lookout for danger.
The team focused on the role of proteins called caspases, Dr White said. "Caspases hasten cell death by breaking down key components within the dying cell," he said. "Because apoptosis can still occur without the involvement of caspases, we investigated whether these proteins play any other role during cell death.
"We found that when cells undergo apoptosis without caspases, they release immune cell signaling molecules called interferons that set off the immune response.
Professor Kile said the discovery provided new insights into the links between cell death, the immune system and disease. "Our health relies on our immune system's ability to distinguish between the millions of cells that are supposed to die in our body every day to make space for new cells, and the unexpected death of cells that signals danger," he said. "The over-reaction of immune cells to apoptosis may be a factor contributing to inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.
The findings also provide important insights into how the body may tolerate potential new drugs, Professor Kile said. "Caspase-inhibiting medications are currently in clinical trials, for example being tested for their potential to keep cells alive during organ transplants. However, our work suggests that any use of these medications should be accompanied by careful monitoring of their effects on the immune system," Professor Kile said.
Dr White began the research as a PhD student enrolled through The University of Melbourne's Department of Medical Biology. The research was supported by the Leukaemia Foundation of Australia, Cancer Council Victoria, National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, Australian Postgraduate Award scheme, Human Frontier Science Program (US), Sylvia and Charles Viertel Foundation, Australian Cancer Research Foundation and the Victorian Government.


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Human trafficking has become a major issue that has global ramifications. The United States, Mexico and Europe are some of the countries involved in this multi-billion dollar industry. Human trafficking has been an issue in the criminal justice system for many years. Human trafficking not only affects the person being trafficked and their families but it also affects society. Many people do not know much about human trafficking or they know so little that it makes them think it would never happen to them. Unfortunately the victims of human trafficking are those that think it is never going to happen to me.
Law enforcement as well society plays a huge part in raising awareness on this issue. As mentioned above the United States and other countries are the home of human trafficking. Human trafficking happens right outside of our door and it might look at as common everyday activity; but it is not a common everyday activity because the victims are under fear and intimidation. Traffickers best weapon to use on victims is the use of fear to intimidate them and keep them captured. Fear can be one of the worse feelings a human being could have.
This paper will discuss human trafficking in more detail. It will provide the history of human trafficking and how it works. It will also discuss statistics and how it affects the victims and their families. Lastly this paper will discuss a viable solutions and how they would make a difference in addressing this criminal justice issue.
Human trafficking has been around for a very long time. What is human trafficking? According to Human Trafficking, (n.d) there are three elements to define human trafficking; the act, the means and the purpose. Human traffickers work by recruiting, transporting and harboring people; that is part of the act (what is done) element. People that live in poverty conditions are the most vulnerable. How it is done in is by threat or use of force, abduction, fraud and abuse of power; giving payment to the person in control. The purpose (why is it done) includes sexual exploitation, forced labor, slavery or similar practices and the removal of organs.
Human trafficking and exploitation has been in existence across the globe for thousands of years. "From the ancient Greek and Romans to the medieval times, and up until today, humans have been subject to various forms of physical and sexual slavery" (Timeline of human trafficking, n.d). Since the 1400's-1600's there had been many forms of slavery. In the 1400's the European started the slave trading in Africa between Portuguese. In 1562 the British also joined on the slave trading. By the 1600 other countries were involved in the slave trading in Africa. Some of those countries were North America, France, Spain and Sweden.
In 1927, the League of Nations was founded after WWl and their main focus was to maintain world peace and concentrate on international issues such as human trafficking. During this time children of both genders were recognized as targets and victims for human trafficking. "During WWII, Japan had set up a horrifying and outrageous system where women all across Asia were forced into sexual slavery" (Timeline of human trafficking, n.d). Woman had been forced into the sexual slavery in 1932. These women were housed in comfort stations. The conditions inside of these comfort stations were dreadful, each woman was held in a small cubicle. They would be brutally beaten and tortured if they were defiant.


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Power Rangers Ninja Steel is the twenty-fourth season of the television program Power Rangers. The season was produced primarily using footage, costumes, and props from Japanese 39th Super Sentai series Shuriken Sentai Ninninger with minimal costume and prop elements being recycled from Ressha Sentai ToQger. The show was produced by Saban Brands and premiered on Nickelodeon on January 21, 2017. The third Power Rangers movie was released on the same year.

The second season of Ninja Steel and twenty-fifth Power Rangers season overall, Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel premiered on January 27, 2018. As the twenty-fifth anniversary season of the franchise, Super Ninja Steel featured popular Rangers from past seasons. Ninja Steel was the last installment in the series to have toys manufactured and distributed by Bandai and Super Ninja Steel was the last season produced by Saban Brands; the Power Rangers franchise was acquired by Hasbro in 2018.

The series features the last appearance of Jason David Frank as Tommy Oliver before his death in 2022.

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Season 1: Ninja Steel
Galvanax is the reigning champion of Galaxy Warriors, the most popular intergalactic TV game show in the universe where contestants from all over the universe battle to prove who is the galaxy's mightiest warrior. He has become determined to make himself invincible by controlling the mythical Ninja Nexus Prism, which contains the supernatural Ninja Nexus Star. Meanwhile, the Prism, flying through space, lands at the house of Master Dane Romero, who chips off old fragments of the Prism's metallic coating, creating the legendary Ninja Steel. When Galvanax came to Earth soon after, Master Dane Romero fought him to keep him from obtaining the Nexus Star and apparently sacrificed himself to thwart Galvanax's plan, while in the process separating the Nexus Star into six separate Ninja Power Stars, though Galvanax and his minions Madame Odius and Ripcon made off with his son Brody. Ten years later, an enslaved Brody escapes from Galvanax's ship with the Prism, the Power Stars, and fellow slaves Redbot and Mick Kanic and returns to Earth, descending into the city of Summer Cove where they meet high school students Preston Tien, Sarah Thompson, Calvin Maxwell and Hayley Foster who manage to retrieve the Power Stars from the Prism and morph into the Ninja Steel Power Rangers. Furious at the outcome, Galvanax sends his warrior contestants down to Earth to steal the Prism where each epic battle against the Rangers is broadcast throughout the universe. Together, the Rangers must master their arsenal of Power Stars, Mega Morph Cycles, and Zords, that are all made from the Ninja Steel, in order to stop this evil threat and save the Earth from destruction. During their battles, they gain a new addition to their team in the form of country singer Levi Weston, who received his own Power Star and became the Gold Ranger. He is later revealed to be Brody's long lost brother Aiden.

During the final battle against Galvanax, the Ninja Nexus Prism restores Brody's broken Red Ninja Power Star where it not only turns Mick into an alternate Red Ranger, but also restores Master Dane Romero. The Rangers are able to destroy Galvanax with the Ninja Nexus Prism going inactive, but Madame Odius survives the unexpected Ninja Steel meteor attack on Galvanax's ship.

Super Ninja Steel
In Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel, the heroic teens find themselves face-to-face with an old enemy when they discover that Madame Odius is still alive and is more determined than ever to steal the Ninja Nexus Prism and revive its powers for her nefarious purposes with the assistance of Badonna, Brax, and General Tynamon. Now it is up to the Rangers and some unexpected help from new friends to use the power of teamwork to protect the Prism, defeat Madame Odius, and save the world.

Sledge and his crew from Power Rangers Dino Charge escape from a wormhole (due to events from the Power Rangers Dino Super Charge finale – "End of Extinction", thought they did not fade away from existence by the history alteration except Fury and Curio after their past selves are destroyed, assumed there is a side effect from the wormhole that keep them from being erased.), thus arriving in the main dimension of the Power Rangers multiverse. After finding the wreckage of the Warrior Dome and the survivors of the asteroid collision (including Madame Odius and Cosmo Royale), Sledge offers to fix the ship in exchange for the asteroid, which is covered in Ninja Super Steel, a metal even stronger than Ninja Steel. Instead, Odius tricks him and gains the loyalty of a prisoner of his named Badonna, takes the Super Steel for herself, and gets the ship fixed regardless. Putting Galaxy Warriors back on the air, Odius, Badonna, and a new contestant named Smellephant attack Earth to revive the Ninja Nexus Prism and forge evil Ninja Stars from Super Steel. Thanks to prior warning from a returning Mick and using every trick up their sleeves, the former Rangers manage to claim the Super Steel and regain their powers, though much stronger than before.

With new and improved powers and gear, the Rangers protect the Ninja Power Stars from Odius and her Warrior contestants. In order to get an edge on them, Badonna books a ragtag team of Galactic Ninjas, intent on proving their superiority to the "Earth Ninjas". Odius hatches a plan to send the Galactic Ninjas into fatal battles in order to claim their Ninja Medallions for the creation of Foxatron, her own Zord. Foxatron destroys the Ninja Ultrazord, leaving the Rangers' Zord Stars burned and in no condition for use. Luckily, with the help of three mysterious cloaked figures, they are able to repair the Zord Stars and destroy Foxatron with their new Ninja Blaze Megazord, gained by proving to the Prism, that they're kind at heart enough to be worthy of such power.

As revenge, Odius forms an alliance with Lord Draven, ruler of an evil dimension known as the Antiverse. The two plan to unite all dimensions into one and use an army of Robo Ranger clones to conquer them all. Fortunately, the Ninja Steel Rangers and a team of Legendary Rangers (including the three cloaked figures revealed to be Wes Collins, Gemma from RPM, and Koda from Dino Charge, as well as Tommy Oliver, Katherine Hillard, Rocky DeSantos, Trent Fernandez-Mercer, T.J. Johnson, Antonio Garcia, and Gia Moran, all of whom escaped Draven's captivity) are able to destroy Draven and stop the merging of the dimensions.

After the fall of the Galactic Ninjas and Draven's demise, Odius continues to plot the Rangers' downfall, even as going as far as to trick the legendary Space Sheriff Skyfire into viewing the Rangers as thieves, while the sheriff was hunting a wanted criminal and demolitions expert named Blammo, who was a contestant on Galaxy Warriors at the time. Odius makes yet another deal, this time with General Tynamon, manager of a famous fighter named Brax. Tynamon is actually a small monster using a robot suit to look big, hoping Odius will grant him to grow big if he can get the Power Stars and destroy the Rangers. While he does succeed in testing out her mind control device and thus gaining Mick as an ally, the monster is only able to achieve his dream for a small amount of time, as he is destroyed by the Rangers. For Odius however, losing Tynamon is meaningless as Mick can help her launch her ultimate plan.

Mick promises to help her broadcast a signal which will mind control the whole planet. A monster named Gorrox disguises as a TV producer to get humans for her broadcast. The audition he holds causes Calvin and Hayley to argue and breakup, while, Victor and Monty are chosen for the role. Gorrox reveals himself and is destroyed along with a vengeful Brax, in battle with the Rangers. Unfortunately, they are unable to stop her as Odius now controls half the human race and has ambushed Summer Cove High. While Sarah and Hayley sneak onto the Warrior Dome to save a mind controlled Calvin, the Romero brothers and Preston watch as Odius turns the Nexus Prism evil and forges a Ninja Nexus Super Star, revealing she's wanted to control an army with the Prism's power for a thousand years. The three are then forced to fight Brody and Levi's father, whom was also mind controlled. Luckily, Hayley destroys the satellite and gets back together with a free Calvin. Odius' former human soldiers escape with Victor and Monty's help, leading to the destruction of the Warrior Dome and demise of Cosmo Royale and Badonna. Despite having her plan failed, Odius is still able to unite with the Nexus Super Star. The Rangers reunite and in order to combat a seemingly unstoppable Odius, infuse themselves with the power of the Nexus Star with a little help from Preston's magic. Try as she may, Odius is no match for a whole team of those with equal powers to hers, falling in the final battle when the Rangers combine their Nexus Stars combined with the Nexus Power and bringing peace to Earth. Victor and Monty are rewarded for their bravery in helping to stop Odius while the Rangers return their powers to the Ninja Nexus Prism, which uses its power to reforge its Ninja Steel crust and flies off in search of another planet in need. With Mick remaining on Earth as their teacher (though remaining in contact with his family through satellite), the Rangers return to life as normal high school students, unaware that Sledge and his crew are still alive elsewhere in space.

Later, Sledge and his crew return again on Christmas where the use the rebuilt Warrior Dome ship to start Poisandra's talk show. With help from Koda, the Blue Dino Charge Ranger and Santa Claus, Sledge and his crew along with his ship and reprogrammed Basher Bots are all destroyed this time for good. Afterwards, Koda invites the Ninja Steel Rangers back to his world to spend Christmas with him.

Cast and characters

Rangers
 William Shewfelt as Brody Romero, the Ninja Steel Red Ranger. He is Dane Romero's youngest son and Aiden's younger brother
 Peter Sudarso as Preston Tien, the Ninja Steel Blue Ranger
 Nico Greetham as Calvin Maxwell, the Ninja Steel Yellow Ranger
 Zoe Robins as Hayley Foster, the Ninja Steel White Ranger
 Chrysti Ane as Sarah Thompson, the Ninja Steel Pink Ranger
 Jordi Webber as Aiden Romero/Levi Weston, the Ninja Steel Gold Ranger. He is Dane Romero's oldest son and Brody's older brother.

Supporting cast
 Chris Reid as Victor Vincent
 Caleb Bendit as Monty
 Kelson Henderson as Mick Kanic, Ninja Steel Red Ranger II
 Ruby Love as Princess Viera
 Byron Coll as the voice of Redbot
 Amanda Billing as Principal Hastings
 Claire Chitham as Mrs. Finch
 Mikaela Ruegg as Sandy
 Lori Dungey as Mrs. Bell
 Stanley Andrew Jackson III as Tom, Levi Weston's manager.
 Daniel Sing as the Mayor of Summer Cove
 Jodie Rimmer as Jackie Thompson
 Taylor Barrett as Ace
 Malcolm Bishop as Business manager to the Mayor of Summer Cove
 Mike Edward as Master Dane Romero, Ninja Steel Red Ranger III
 Taimana Marupo as Young Brody Romero
 Ethan Buckwell as Young Aiden Romero
 Kohji Mimura as Redbot (in-suit actor, Ninja Steel)
 Emma Carr as Redbot (in-suit actor, Super Ninja Steel)

Villains
 Richard Simpson as the voice of Galvanax
 Campbell Cooley as the voices of Ripcon and Cosmo Royale
 Jacque Drew as the voice of Madame Odius
 Marissa Stott as the voice of Badonna
 Jamie Linehan as the voice of Brax
 Rajneel Singh as the voice of Lord Draven
 Adam Gardiner as the voice of Sledge
 Estevez Gillespie as the voices of Wrench and General Tynamon
 Jackie Clarke as the voice of Poisandra

Guest stars
 Jason David Frank as Tommy Oliver, the original Green and White Ranger from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Zeo Ranger V Red from Power Rangers Zeo, the first Red Turbo Ranger from Power Rangers Turbo, and Black Dino Thunder Ranger from Power Rangers Dino Thunder.
 Steve Cardenas as Rocky DeSantos, the second Red Ranger from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Zeo Ranger III Blue Power Rangers Zeo.
 Catherine Sutherland as Katherine "Kat" Hillard, the second Pink Ranger from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Zeo Ranger I Pink Power Rangers Zeo & the first Pink Turbo Ranger from Power Rangers Turbo. (credited as Cat Chilson)
 Selwyn Ward as T.J. Johnson, the Blue Space Ranger from Power Rangers in Space and the second Red Turbo Ranger from Power Rangers Turbo.
 Jason Faunt as Wesley "Wes" Collins, the Red Time Force Ranger from Power Rangers Time Force.
 Jeffrey Parazzo as Trent Fernandez-Mercer, the White Dino Thunder Ranger from Power Rangers Dino Thunder.
 Li Ming Hu as Gemma, Ranger Operator Series Silver from Power Rangers RPM.
 Steven Skyler as Antonio Garcia, the Gold Samurai Ranger from Power Rangers Samurai.
 Ciara Hanna as Gia Moran, the Yellow Megaforce Ranger from Power Rangers Megaforce.
 Yoshi Sudarso as Koda, the Blue Dino Charge Ranger from Power Rangers Dino Charge.

Episodes

Power Rangers Ninja Steel (Season 24, 2017)

Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel (Season 25, 2018)

Comics
In 2018, the Ninja Steel Rangers appeared in Boom! Studios' "Shattered Grid", a crossover event between teams from all eras commemorating the 25th anniversary of the original television series. It was published in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #25-30 and various tie-ins. A Power Rangers Ninja Steel story by Becca Barnes, Alwyn Dale and Simone Di Meo was published in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 2018 Annual as part of the crossover.

A Power Rangers Ninja Steel story by Mat Groom, Michael Busuttil and Lucas Werneck was published the same year in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 25th Anniversary Special #1.

References

External links

 Official Power Rangers Website

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2017 American television series debuts
2018 American television series endings
2010s American high school television series
2010s American science fiction television series
2010s Nickelodeon original programming
Television series about size change
Television shows filmed in New Zealand
Television shows set in California
Ninja fiction
Martial arts television series
American children's action television series
American children's adventure television series
American children's fantasy television series
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WHERE IN THE WORLD IS DAVE MCGILLIVRAY?
Boston Marathon race director and renowned endurance athlete headed to Dubai as part of globetrotting team running seven marathons in seven days across all seven continents
PERTH, Australia — Dave McGillivray, race director of the B.A.A. Boston Marathon and owner of DMSE Sports, is headed to Dubai, having just completed the third leg of the World Marathon Challenge in Perth, Australia – still on target to complete seven marathons on seven continents in seven days.
The 63-year-old Medford, Mass., native is running as a member of a team called "Hold the Plane," assembled by David Samson, former President of the Miami Marlins major league baseball team. The group is comprised of 16 runners chosen by Samson to join him on this epic athletic challenge and will benefit various charities.
McGillivray, a renowned endurance athlete, philanthropist and motivational speaker who now lives in North Andover, Mass., is running on behalf of Team MR8 to raise money for the Martin Richard Foundation.
This is the fourth year for the annual World Marathon Challenge®, an epic, grueling competition that requires participants to complete a standard 26.2-mile (42.2 km) marathon distance in each of the seven continents around the globe within 168 hours, or seven days. A total of 55 runners – with McGillivray one of just five who are age 60+ – accepted the challenge this year, up from 33 runners in 2017. The event began with 12 runners in 2015.
The clock started on Jan. 30 in the Antarctic Circle when the athletes ran a marathon on mainland Antarctica. The final marathon takes place on Feb. 5 in the U.S. in Miami. The competitors are flying by charter plane to each marathon location. Each marathon must be completed in under eight hours.
The global schedule began in Novo (Antarctica), followed by Cape Town (Africa), Perth (Australia), Dubai (Asia), Lisbon (Europe), Cartagena (South America) before ending in Miami (North America). Once complete, participants will have run 183 miles (295 km) over the seven-day period and spent about 48 hours in the air.
More info on the team can be found on its website at www.777marathon.com or http://www.worldmarathonchallenge.com/. The team's progress can also be followed at https://www.facebook.com/theworldmarathonchallenge or the DMSE Sports Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DMSESports/.
Here is McGillivray's schedule:
WORLD MARATHON CHALLENGE SCHEDULE
1/25 – Depart Boston for travel to Cape Town, South Africa
1/29 - Pre-departure briefings for Antarctica
1/30 - Flight to Novo, Antarctica, and start of the first marathon
1/31 - Cape Town, South Africa
2/1 - Perth, Australia
2/2 - Dubai, UAE
2/3 - Lisbon, Portugal
2/4 - Cartagena, Columbia
2/5 - Miami, Florida
2/6 - Flight home to Boston
"As I have for most of my races since April of 2013, I am running on behalf of and to raise money for the Martin Richard Foundation," McGillivray said.
The parents of eight-year-old Martin Richard, who was killed in the bombing at the Boston Marathon, formed the charitable foundation to provide opportunities for individuals and communities to live out the values of peace, justice and kindness. Donations to McGillivray's effort can be made at http://777marathon.com/donate/.
McGillivray, along with each member of Hold the Plane, is running for their own personal charity. The team has set a goal to raise $2 million collectively for the charities.
McGillivray has trained for the World Marathon Challenge for almost a year, averaging more than 100 miles a week during some of those weeks. He also ran four marathons and three half marathons in seven days leading up to his 45th consecutive Boston Marathon last April, and recently ran four marathons in six weeks.
Even so, McGillivray started the challenge dealing with some nagging injuries. He is being treated for a sore right Achilles tendon and ankle and has some hip soreness along with lingering discomfort in his left knee from a fall six months ago.
McGillivray also has coronary heart disease, which results in difficulty breathing when he starts exercise. He got his diagnosis in the fall of 2013 and went public with his disease to urge others like him to get checkups and help them understand that "being fit doesn't mean being healthy." That health scare prompted McGillivray to change his diet, eliminate stress and rededicate himself to fitness. He lost about 25 pounds and lowered his cholesterol level by more than 100 points, reversing his coronary disease by almost 50 percent.
McGillivray's sponsors for the World Marathon Challenge include David Samson and The Marlins Foundation, Hoka One One, Implus, LLC, Yaktrax, Swiftwick, Compressport, Ultima, Whirlaway Sports Center, Hyland, Under Armour, Off Season Sports Therapy and Oakley.
McGillivray also credited his challenge advisors: Becca Pizzi, the first-place female at the 2016 World Marathon Challenge; Michael Wardian, the first-place male at the 2017 World Marathon Challenge; and Ryan Hall, who placed fifth at the 2017 World Marathon Challenge.
In addition to serving as the technical and race director of the famed Boston Marathon for 30 years, McGillivray also completed his 45th consecutive Boston Marathon last year.
As the owner and president of DMSE, Inc., known as DMSE Sports, McGillivray and his company have become a leader in the sports management field with over 75 staff and consultants locally and across the country. The firm manages more than 30 running events and races a year throughout the U.S. – from Maine to California.
McGillivray, a Medford native who now lives in North Andover, Mass., is also known as an inspirational speaker who gives talks to schoolchildren and a variety of groups throughout the country. He just published a children's picture book called "Dream Big", based on his 2006 autobiography, "The Last Pick".
For more background on the Hold the Plane team, here is a link to a Sports Illustrated article on the team: www.si.com/mlb/2017/05/16/ap-ath-marathon-challenge.
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I am looking to sell my 2000 BMW M Coupe, currently under 46k miles, but I drive it daily. I am the third owner of the car, second owner bought it from the local BMW dealer with a little under 5k on the odometer. I have all of the service receipts for the vehicle from the 5k purchase point of the second owner and all receipts for the service and upgraded parts that I have had installed. The exterior of the car is in immaculate shape. There are no dents, door dings etc. in the paint other than 2 or 3 minor rock chips in the front valance. The interior is the same, no damage to center console around the AC switch, all leather is in great shape. It does have the notorious glove box sag and drivers side seat bushing failure. But I do have the parts to correct the two issues and it may or may not be done by the time of sell, really depends on my work schedule. If it hasnt been fixed, the parts will be included. I can supply the carfax report to whomever is interested and can supply a photo of the vin tag for verification.
Upgrades include: DINAN Stage 4 software, DINAN Exhaust, DINAN Carbon Intake, DINAN Throttle Body, DINAN MAF,DINAN Stage 2 Clutch kit, DINAN Rear End, DINAN Front Strut Brace, LeatherZ center console, Bilstein Sports all the way around, RE rear strut mounts, Stoptech brake rotors, Stoptech SS brake lines, Hawk HPS pads, Super Blue fluid,UUC Clutch line, UUC Clutch stop, Axis split 5 spoke 19x8.5 and 19x9.5 with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires- 235 front and 265 rear, Burger motorsports wheel spacers- 10mm front 15mm rear, BMW oil carrying case, BMW Sun visor and Hella fog light kit. I also have the original Roadstars that will be the buyers responsibility to pick up if they are wanted.
All servicing has been done within the past 3000 miles including all new shocks, new front/rear upper strut mounts and all new spring rubber, all brake upgrades, all new tires and wheels, all new BMW oil- rear end, engine and transmission, radiator flush, brake flush, clutch slave, clutch master cylinder, rear end inspection of subframe/diff mount and spark plug change.
I perused the purchase of this car for 13.5 years and have finally had the pleasure of owning one. This is one of 3 BMW's I currently own and by far the most enjoyable. But my wife enjoys the convertible more for Sunday joy rides.
Got under the car last week and found a spot weld starting to crack and seperate at one of the body panels. Car has since been put in the shop and is undergoing AKG rear trailing arm bushings, AKG rear sub frame bushings, Proflex rear sway bar bushings, UUC blue trans mounts and enforcer cups, rear sway bar link enforcement kit, new rear sway bar end links, Randy Forbes subframe kit and all items listed as needed within his instructions replaced. Car should be completed around the 16th.
Randy Forbes kit! I think it's a pretty decent deal now.
This coupe is loaded with Dinan upgrades. It's also had lots of recent maintenance and should be good to go for a long, long time. I think the price is fair considering the maintenance and upgrades.


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Home Games Will Grand Theft Auto 6 Also Come With GTA Online 2?
Written by: Vicki Lewandowski Posted on: February 17, 2019
Will Grand Theft Auto 6 Also Come With GTA Online 2?
Grand Theft Auto 6 has become one of the biggest mysteries of the video game industry. So far, it appears that no one knows for sure whether the game is in development or not, and fans are still debating online.
It is easy to understand why players are anxiously waiting for a new GTA game, as the last one was a huge success. Nonetheless, Grand Theft Auto 5 was released more than five years ago, and it is time for something new. Rockstar did release "Red Dead Redemption 2" recently and it focused solely on it and on the Red Dead Online version
Since GTA 5 became an instant hit, Rockstar came up with GTA Online. The online game also became very popular, especially since it made it easier for fans to wait for a Grand Theft Auto 6 announcement. In fact, it became so successful, that many people fear that Rockstar is postponing the GTA 6 release in order to generate a larger profit from GTA Online.
Now, when Grand Theft Auto 6 is going to be released, there might be a chance that we will receive a GTA Online 2 as well. This would be a smart move. Grand Theft Auto 6 is already expected to be a success, despite the fact that we do not know anything about it. GTA Online 2 would be great for those awaiting the next game in the series and it would allow developers to stay in touch with their fanbase.
When it comes to GTA 6, we don't have official news. A release date hasn't been revealed so far, and many fans are starting to lose their patience. It is 2019 already, so it might be time to receive a Rockstar announcement.
Vicki Lewandowski
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In principle, everyone with a school leaving certificate for senior general secondary education (havo in Dutch), pre-university secondary education (vwo) or preparatory secondary vocational education at level 4 (mbo-niveau 4) will be admitted to the course. Under certain conditions, an admission assessment may be held if the previous level of education is insufficient.
There is an additional admission requirement for Arts Therapy (in Dutch: CT = Creatieve Therapie): the preselection process for the medium in question should have been followed and completed successfully. Students will then start Year 1 in that particular specialisation.
Criteria for the Arts therapies preselection: creative skills, communication skills, social skills, skills connected with teaching how to learn, motivation to work in this profession.
Creative therapists specifically use non-verbal means to treat emotional, social, cognitive and psychomotor problems. The therapeutic skills and techniques used come from the fields of drama, music, the visual arts, and dance and movement.
There are two essential core competencies for a professional creative therapist: affinity in dealing with people, and expertise in expression and skills in arts and crafts. Creative therapists treat clients using an instrument from one of the fields listed above in order to work towards the treatment objective.
Clients are of all ages. Treatment takes place in a group or on an individual basis. The treatment objectives generally focus on the disorder or problem but may also be aimed at enabling the client to function better or at stabilising the client. A common factor linking the course content is the view of the profession that determined the setup of the current curriculum. Two other core linking elements are the Analogy Model of Smeijsters (a scientific and methodological view of what the profession involves) and the so-called CT Molecule (a general structure for creative and therapeutic treatment).
Year one: the professional familiarisation phase.
The emphasis here is on developing basic knowledge and skills. This phase will also show whether students have the right attitude to work necessary to develop a proper professional attitude. A key element in this phase is the development of social, communication and reporting skills. The first year is aimed at familiarisation and selecting students. A recommendation regarding the continuation of studies is given at the end of the first year.
This phase is characterised by problem-oriented learning (PoL). Students work on a recognisable, topical problem from the professional practice. The idea is that they examine what these problems involve (classifying and diagnosing), look for solutions and learn to apply those solutions (i.e. using the chosen medium).
Students undertake a professional work placement in an institution in one of the fields of work for creative therapy. The placement is full-time and lasts ten months.
The key elements here are going into greater depth and integrating theory and practice.
The final-year specialisation project is carried out in the second half of the year. The specialisation project involves producing a written report and giving a talk on it, and carrying out a study in a practical situation.
Minor arts therapies: Introduction and exchanging vision and experience in the other arts therapies besides students' own specialisation. This lasts 10 weeks and carries 15 ECTS.
Zuyd University is not currently able to offer a clinical placement opportunity for ECArTE member students.
Smeijsters, H., Kil, J.,Welten, J.& Willemars, G. (submitted). Arts therapies for young offenders in secure care. A practice-based research. The Arts in Psychotherapy.
• Federatie Vaktherapeutische Beroepen (FVB) .
This Masters' programme is based on a collaboration with four Universities of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands, that all educate arts therapies on bachelor level, i.e. ArtEZ University of Applied Sciences for Arts, Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, Stenden University of Applied Sciences and Zuyd University of Applied Sciences. Zuyd University of Applied Sciences is the commissioner. The Masters students are arts therapists with at least two years of professional experience as an arts therapist or lecturers on arts therapies.
The Masters of Arts Therapies focusses mainly on the domains 'professional development' and 'education and research'.
During this Masters programme, the attitude of students develops from a reflective practitioner to a scientist practitioner.
In the first year of the Masters, students develop their professional and clinical practice based on their clinical experience using evidence based methods. In addition, they learn to create theoretical models to explain the effectiveness of arts therapies. One of the courses in the first year focuses on the state of the art of the specific field. In the second year of the Masters, students design and perform a scientific study (qualitative or quantitative) based on a research question derived from clinical practice. The second year the Masters is completed with a scientific paper, which may be published in a peer reviewed journal.
During the second year, the main aim is to design and perform a practice-based research, collect and analyse data (qualitative or quantitative), and eventually write a scientific paper, that could be published in a peer reviewed journal.
Zuyd University is not currently able to offer a training or clinical placement opportunity for ECArTE member students.
Smeijsters, H., Kil, J.,Welten, J.& Willemars, G. (2011). Arts therapies for young offenders in secure care. A practice-based research. The Arts in Psychotherapy, 38(1), 41-51.
There is an ongoing research collaboration with arts therapies departments at Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, Stenden University of Applied Sciences, Arnhem & Nijmegen University of Applied Sciences, and Artez University, supervised by the KenVaK research Centre at the Zuyd University of Applied Sciences in Heerlen.
Federatie Vaktherapeutische Beroepen (FVB) .
Students are obliged to be registered with a professional association in order to practice as an arts therapist.


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OH WE DO LIKE TO BE BESIDE THE SEASIDE…
There is something quintessentially English about a spending the day at the seaside. It's nothing like spending a day at the beach Aus-style (that involves swimming in the warm waters of the Indian or Pacific Ocean, with the sun beating down mercilessly upon you, and the soft shimmer of a heat haze visible across the startlingly white sand). A day at the English seaside, on the other hand, involves a mediocre dose of sunshine (akin to standing under a 60 Watt bulb), braving the cold wind as it blasts in from the Arctic, and the mandatory lunch of fish and chips served with mushy peas. We've spent plenty of time down at the beach in Aus, but today was out first ever day at the English seaside. It was a tad chilly, but heaps of fun.
The East Yorkshire coastline is famous for its English seaside resort towns (e.g. Scarborough). This was where women prone to fainting spells, as well as the infirm, elderly, and convalescing, were sent to recover. The miraculous healing powers of the bracing North Sea air has been attracting visitors to the Yorkshire coast since the 18th century, and today we joined a few thousand of our British friends for a wander around the seaside town of Whitby.
Nestled along the banks of the River Esk, right where the river meets the North Sea, Whitby was once a sleepy little fishing village that was "discovered" by the tourist crowd in the Georgian period. Ever since then, the town has played host to hordes of summer seaside enthusiasts. We caught the bus out to Whitby this morning and had to fight for a seat as it was packed with bucket-and-spade wielding kids, their parents, and a bunch of family canine companions*. Seems a day at the seaside is THE thing to do on a sunny (albeit windy) summer's day!
*Dogs go everywhere with their people in Europe. It's AWESOME! We've seen them on buses, trains, and planes; in cafés, restaurants and in pubs; and walking along city streets, old city walls, through the moors, forest and fields. Most of the time the dogs are well behaved and tolerant of all the human and non-human traffic around them. It's just great because it means your WHOLE family can go on holiday together! In Aus everyone seems to be allergic to dogs – you can't bring them anywhere with you and they are most certainly not allowed on public transport or in eateries. It's a national tragedy really because what it means is that every year millions of families go on holiday and LEAVE THEIR PUPPIES BEHIND. Such sadness!
The bus ride from York to Whitby took us through the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. The scenery was beautiful, with hills painted purple due to the flowering heathers and farmland as far as we could see.
When we eventually arrived in Whitby the first thing that struck us was the architecture. This is one cute town! Seems most of the town was renovated during the 18th century, as tourists began arriving in search of that famed medicinal sea air.
The second thing that struck us was how busy the place was. So many people*! I guess that's what you get for going to the seaside on a Saturday during school holidays…
*We're just not used to crowds like this at the beach. Our beaches in Aus are kilometres long and (except for Bondi in Sydney which gets stupidly busy), you never have to share your piece of the beach with more than a dozen other people.
Whitby was not always a bustling little resort town, however; this used to be a fishing and whaling settlement, and an important shipbuilding centre. It was in Whitby, in fact, that the HMS Endeavour was built (this was the ship commanded by Captain James Cook on his voyage discovery to Australia and New Zealand). The connection with Captain Cook doesn't end there: we found out today that young James learnt his sailing skills working out of Whitby too.
There's an even earlier chapter to Whitby's history that we went to explore too: its role as an important religious centre.
High above the harbour, perched on the cliff overlooking the Esk estuary, stands Whitby's crowning glory: the ruins of Whitby Abbey. The skeletal remains of the abbey are just a vestige of what was once a very wealthy monastery.
Originally founded in 656, Whitby Abbey was an important religious site for early Christians in Britain. In 867, however, the monastery was destroyed by Viking raiders. Fortunately it was rebuilt by the Normans and grew significantly in wealth and prosperity over the next 500 years, becoming a significant centre for religious learning during the Middle Ages. In 1539 the monastery's glory days came to an end once and for all though as it surrendered its authority and riches to the English crown when Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries.
Whitby Abbey ruins are evocative, especially given their position, perched dramatically on the cliffs of the Yorkshire coastline. The graveyard surrounding the abbey adds to this mystique.
It was the eerie vision of Whitby Abbey and its surrounding graves that supposedly inspired Bram Stoker to set (part of) his famous 1897 Gothic novel "Dracula" in Whitby* (Stoker holidayed in Whitby in 1890). Stoker's Count Dracula is shipwrecked off the Yorkshire coast whilst on his way to London; he comes ashore in the guise of a black dog and wreaks havoc on the town. Here too Mina runs up the many steps behind Whitby town to try and save her friend Lucy from the evil Count Dracula.
*This association attracts crowds of modern-day Dracula and Gothic fiction fans to Whitby. There's even a small museum in town dedicated to all thing Dracula-related (which we avoided as it sounded just a bit too naff for us).
Having spent our day enjoying the seaside wonders of Whitby we came home late this afternoon only to find York had been invaded by an army of well dressed, very excited, older* people. The closer we got to the B&B we're staying in, the thicker the crowds got. And soon we could hear the faint strains of (bad) pop music wafting through the air. "What could all this mean?", we wondered. Well…. turns out Sir Tom Jones is playing here tonight, and the concert venue happens to be the York racecourse, right across the road from where we're staying! We're not really fans of Tom's particular brand of tunes, but it is quite funny to be sitting here, relaxing in our room with the window open, being serenaded by Tom Jones! A free Tom Jones concert's not a bad way to end our sojourn in York…
*Older than us, that is.
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Movie Morsels: New X-MEN: APOCALYPSE Set Pics and ALIEN: COVENANT Cast Members
Posted by Joseph McCabe on February 26, 2016
Based on the amount of care that Bryan Singer is putting into X-Men: Apocalypse, I'd say it stands a good chance of being the best movie yet about Marvel Comics' merry band of mutants (Ivan Ooze makeup aside)… Also in today's Movie Morsels, we have the latest on Kong: Skull Island, Alien: Covenant, Zootopia, and more!
I'm especially excited for Bryan Singer's fourth X-Men movie because each of the mutant movies he's directed has been better that the one before it. But it looks like Singer's work on X-Men: Apocalypse isn't done just yet. The filmmaker's back in Montreal this week to shoot a couple of pick-up shots, in several different environments that I'd guess Storm may have had a hand in creating. Check out the photos and video he's sharing from the set…
Shooting a couple pickup shots with #newtonthomassigel #theusualsuapects #drive and #joshmclaglen #avatar #titanic Photo credit to @mathiev_v #XMen #xmenapocalypse
A photo posted by Bryan Singer (@bryanjaysinger) on Feb 18, 2016 at 2:53pm PST
Pick up day. #XMen #xmenapocalypse A video posted by Bryan Singer (@bryanjaysinger) on Feb 25, 2016 at 1:01pm PST
Apocalypse comes out on May 27, and stars James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar Isaac, Nicholas Hoult, Rose Byrne, Tye Sheridan, Sophie Turner, Olivia Munn and Lucas Till.
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Good for you, Kong: Skull Island! You haven't even opened yet and you're already getting an attraction at Universal Studios Orlando. Skull Island: Reign of Kong will soon join the theme park's Islands of Adventure in anticipation of the film's March 10 release.
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Even more casting announcements for Alien: Covenant today, as actors Billy Crudup, Jussie Smollett, Amy Seimetz, Carmen Ejogo, and Callie Hernandez are joining Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Demian Bichir and Danny McBride on the film, which starts shooting next month. Seimetz in particular is a darling of the indie horror scene, having starred in many a picture we've seen in midnight programming at festivals over the years… Ridley Scott's Prometheus sequel/Alien prequel opens on October 6, 2017.
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Because watching too many Zootopia clips is like eating too many ice cream sundaes—an IMPOSSIBILITY—we proudly present the latest look at Disney's next animated epic, arriving on March 4. This one features YouTube personality Zach King as a wacky, wacky wolf…
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Wondering what James Mangold will get up to after he's done directing the third Wolverine solo film? (In the wake of Deadpool's success, Hugh Jackman's final go with the claws is expected to earn an R rating.) Director Mangold has just signed on to helm Disney's Captain Nemo, a prequel/origin story about the mad genius and scourge of the seven seas, introduced in Jules Verne's seminal adventure novel 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. (Itself famously adapted by Disney in the 1950s.)
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Finally this week… One of our favorite living character actors, Oscar winner J.K. Simmons, has joined the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing film Patriots Day. Mark Wahlberg stars in the Peter Berg-helmed picture, which begins shooting next month in the city where the tragedy occurred.
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Allude Entertainment is a Vancouver-based film production company. It was founded by Diana Donaldson, Marshall Axani and Naim Sutherland in 2012.

About
Allude is a film collective, a core group of creatives that collaborates closely with members of the Canadian film industry to produce narrative-driven films. Producer Diana Donaldson  and Writer/Director Marshall Axani are both graduates from Capilano University's School Of Motion Picture Arts, with Donaldson also completing Vancouver Film School's writing program. Director of Photography Naim Sutherland is a VFS graduate and current professor.

Their independent projects have earned them various awards, including a record 13 Leo Awards for Anxious Oswald Greene in 2013. In 2015, the team received the Telefilm Microbudget Grant to produce their first feature film, currently titled The Hanging Tree (New Title TBD), slated to shoot in early 2016.

Short films

2012
 A Clinical Diagnosis of: Social Anxiety
 A Clinical Diagnosis of: Acrophobia
 A Clinical Diagnosis of: Glossophobia
 The Vessel
 Ghosts Of Europe

2013
 Anxious Oswald Greene
 Mina Minerva

Feature films

2016
 The Hanging Tree (new title TBD) (pre-production)

References

External links
Allude Entertainment
Profile, IMDb.com

Film production companies of Canada
Companies based in Vancouver


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Stay Away from These 3 Solar Stocks That Nose-Dived Last Week
By: StockNews.com
With a major emphasis on green energy initiatives worldwide, the solar industry has gained increasing traction over the past decade. However, the industry has yet to address several issues to make solar energy a cost-effective alternative to non-renewable energy. Thus, we think it is wise to avoid the shares of fundamentally weak solar stocks Canadian Solar (CSIQ), Beam Global (BEEM), and iSun (ISUN), which each suffered price declines last week. Read on.
The solar industry has witnessed solid growth over the past decade, with a significant increase in the residential installation of solar panels and green energy initiatives across several sectors. However, the industry still faces severe challenges related to efficiency and reliability. For example, even with recent technological advances, the average solar panel is only 17% - 19% efficient. Also, the relatively high cost of solar power remains a major constraint for the industry's growth.
Thus, solar companies need to address these issues to make their products more effective for users.
Given this backdrop, we think fundamentally weak solar stocks Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ), Beam Global (BEEM), and iSun, Inc. (ISUN), whose stock nose-dived in price last week, are best avoided now.
Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ)
CSIQ designs, develops, manufactures, and sells solar ingots, wafers, cells, modules, and other solar power products. The company operates through two segments, Module and System Solutions (MSS) and energy. CSIQ is headquartered in West Guelph, Canada.
On August 10, CSIQ announced its 15-year Resource Adequacy agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) to provide 150 MW / 600 MWh of energy storage in phase 2 of the Crimson Project, beginning in the summer of 2022. However, the company is not expected to benefit from this project until the following year.
CSIQ's income from operations declined 42% year-over-year to $26.38 million in its fiscal second quarter, ended June 30. Its net income attributable to the company came in at $11.26 million, reflecting a 45.3% decline from the same period last year. The company's EPS decreased 47.1% from its year-ago value to $0.18.
A $1.34 billion consensus revenue estimate for the fiscal third quarter (ending September 2021) indicates a 46.8% increase year-over-year. However, The Street expects the company's EPS to decline 34% from the prior-year quarter to $0.10 in the current quarter.
Over the past five days, CSIQ shed 8% to close yesterday's trading session at $34.10. The stock's price has retreated 16.1% over the past week.
CSIQ has a D grade for Growth, Stability, and Sentiment in our proprietary POWR Ratings system. The POWR Ratings are calculated considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree. Among the 20 stocks in the F-rated Solar industry, CSIQ is ranked #2.
Click here to view additional CSIQ ratings for Momentum, Value, and Quality.
Beam Global (BEEM)
BEEM designs, manufactures, and sells renewable energy products for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, outdoor media and branding, and energy security products. The San Diego, Calif.-based company produces primarily two categories of products: EV ARC (Electric Vehicle Autonomous Renewable Charger) and the Solar Tree.
BEEM's gross loss for the second quarter, ended June 30, 2021, was $0.27 million, reflecting an increase of 594.9% year-over-year. Its net loss increased 96.9% year-over-year to $1.64 million. This can be attributable to an increase in gross loss and increased operating expenses. BEEM's net loss per share increased 12.5% year-over-year to $0.18.
Analysts expect BEEM's revenues to increase 73.9% year-over-year to $10.80 million in the current year. However, the company's EPS is expected to remain negative at least until next year. Also, BEEM missed the Street's EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters.
Shares of BEEM have slumped 19.2% in price over the past week and 6% over the past five days to close yesterday's trading session at $27.21.
The company has an overall F rating, translating to Strong Sell in our proprietary POWR Ratings system. The stock also has an F grade for Value, Stability, Quality, and Sentiment, and a D grade for Growth. It is ranked #19 in the Solar industry.
To see additional BEEM ratings for Momentum and other details, click here.
iSun, Inc. (ISUN)
ISUN operates as a solar engineering, construction, and procurement contractor for commercial and industrial customers in the Northeastern United States. It also provides electrical contracting services and data and communication services. ISUN is based min South Burlington, Vt.
On April 14, it was reported that Purcell Julie & Lefkowitz LLP, a class action law firm dedicated to representing shareholders nationwide, was investigating a potential breach of fiduciary duty claim involving the board of directors of ISUN.
ISUN's gross profit declined 14,922.5% year-over-year to negative $0.63 million in its fiscal second quarter, ended June 30. This decline can be attributed to carryover issues related to the pandemic, specifically labor shortages and industry-wide increases in material and component prices. Also, its operating loss increased 168.9% from its year-ago value to $2.80 million, while its net loss increased 55.1% year-over-year to $1.32 million over the period. These losses were driven mainly by margin challenges and an increase in its general and administrative expenses.
The Street expects ISUN's revenues to rise 120.2% year-over-year to $46.35 million in the current year. However, the negative $0.33 consensus EPS estimate for the current year indicates a 560% decline year-over-year.
ISUN stock has shed 12.2% in price over the past five days to close yesterday's trading session at $7.71. The stock has slumped 22.6% over the past week.
ISUN has an overall rating of D, which equates to Sell in our proprietary rating system. In addition, ISUN has an F grade for Stability and Quality. It is ranked #14 in the Solar industry.
Beyond what we've stated above, we have also rated ISUN for Growth, Momentum, Value, and Sentiment. Click here to view all ISUN ratings.
CSIQ shares were trading at $35.34 per share on Tuesday afternoon, up $1.24 (+3.64%). Year-to-date, CSIQ has declined -31.03%, versus a 20.71% rise in the benchmark S&P 500 index during the same period.
About the Author: Subhasree Kar
Subhasree's keen interest in financial instruments led her to pursue a career as an investment analyst. After earning a Master's degree in Economics, she gained knowledge of equity research and portfolio management at Finlatics.
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Our special awards for Australian and developing country heroes bring attention and opportunities for food and nutrition security.
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Since 2016, the Crawford Fund has appointed distinguished Patrons to the Fund—individuals who have made significant contributions within the fields of agricultural development and global food security. By naming them Patrons, the Fund hopes to recognise these past contributions and continue to benefit from their outstanding records. Our Crawford Fund Patrons will help build our prestige and international standing. In addition, our Patrons will benefit from ongoing involvement with the Fund, including participation in mentoring and attendance to Crawford Fund conferences and State and Territory Committee events.
The Crawford Fund Patrons are four outstanding and recent Chairs of the Board who have shown continuing support for, and interest in, the Fund and International Agricultural Research for Development.
The Hon Neil Andrew AO
The Honourable Neil Andrew AO FTSE has had a long and distinguished career as a Parliamentarian and as Speaker of the House of Representatives. He has expertise in both public sector governance and irrigated agriculture and was appointed chair of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) in January 2015. Neil is not only a former Chair of the Crawford Fund Board, but was also chair of the Fund's 2013 'Doing Well by Doing Good Task Force, which reported on how international agricultural research benefits Australia and least developed countries.
The Hon Tim Fischer AC
The Honourable Tim Fischer AC is the former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia and was the Australian Ambassador to the Holy for 3 years until January 2012. A former Australian Army Officer, NSW State Parliamentarian, Leader of the National Party and Minister for Trade, Tim Fischer is also a consultant, company director, author, broadcaster, and multiple patron. Since leaving DFAT, Tim serves on two Advisory Boards (Cognita Singapore and Global Crop Diversity Trust Bonn/Svalbard, Norway). He is also a former Chair of the Crawford Fund.
Mr James ("Jim") Ingram AO
Mr James Ingram AO is a former Chief Executive of the World Food Program and a former head of the Australian International Development Assistance Bureau (AIDAB). Jim was instrumental in the Fraser Government discussion to establish ACIAR in 1982. A former chair of the Crawford Fund Board, James led a Crawford Fund Task Force on world food security in May 2008, which resulted in increased funding by ACIAR.
The Hon John Kerin AM
The Honorable John Kerin AM is an Australian economist and former Minister for Primary Industries (1983-1987), Minister for Primary Industries and Energy (1987-1991), Minister for Transport and Communications (1991), Minister for Trade and Overseas Development (1991-1993) and Treasurer (1991). He has a long association with the Fund—after serving on the Board and as chair of the NSW and ACT Committees for some years, he was elected Chair of the Crawford Fund in October 2010. John has also served with the Australian Meat and Livestock Corporation, CSIRO, the Poultry Cooperative Research Centre, the Australian Weed Research Centre, the CRC for Tropical Savannas Management, UNICEF Australia and the National Ovine Johne's Disease Programme Advisory Committee.
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Learning for many students is one of the most boring and dreaded things; the same classroom lectures, and the same syllabus. Also, teachers keep on teaching the same lesson years over years without giving a thought to student's interest. But, even the most appropriate syllabus should be altered once in a whileWell, learning means exploring new horizons of the world and gaining new perspectives, but what makes this learning difficult? Perhaps the same years old learning tactics and methods!
Note: Not all of them will suit your students, but they are bound to be something you can add to your lessons to make learning really engaging.
What kids spend most of their time with? Gadgets, playing games and texting! So why not incorporating technology into learning! Ask students to have their projects on tablets. If they are doing research work, let them search on the Internet than on a book. Teachers can also bring interactive learning sessions by creating lectures on PowerPoint and presentations, using video conferencing so that students can learn about anything by just being in the classroom.
It is said that students who learn together retain everything quickly and in a better way. They are more likely to develop communication and critical thinking skills. Learning in teams can also improve the outcome of students and will make them grow physically and mentally. They will be more able to draw upon each other's strengths and abilities.
E-learning brings game-like engaging things to classrooms to make online learning fun and exciting. Fun activities help in releasing dopamine, a chemical that reflects positive experiences of the brain, to make kids active and happy in the classrooms. Moreover, e-learning best practices fun helps in lowering down the stress thereby helping kids to remember content with ease.
Involve students in learning from web-based platforms instead of using the chalkboards and books. The interactive and modern has completely changed the way of learning objectives. Even the textbooks today are web-based having impressive pages, pictures, videos, animation, assessments and other materials to make new learning concepts impressive.
Science experiments are one of the most interesting things about courses; so involve students in it and let them hands-on this subject in an exciting way. Start from simple experiments that include exploring buoyancy and density or any other thing.
An interactive notebook is a great way to have note-taking interactively and actively. Coloring, cutting, pasting and writing can make even boring notebook a fun thing. And the best thing, these interactive notebooks can be used for any subject be it math, science or English.
The Internet is the ocean of information; so ask students to participate in it. Tell them to participate in groups, information sharing and more to let them work with each other. Many sites provide quizzes, questions for students of all age. Some online courses also let students partake in class projects by being at home.
Of course, you can review the classroom materials; do not repeat it, as it can become boring for students to participate in the same lesson actively.
Teaching and learning should not be just confined to the same enclosed rooms instead; it should be open and liberal. Further, the curricula of traditional teaching have not been changed over the years. If you don't want your kids to fulfill the short-term grade system and want them to have a lifelong learning mindset, encourage interactive learning process, and let your child flourish in future.


Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) is admirably legislating against U.S. arms sales to Bahrain, the autocratic Gulf kingdom which has killed at least 30 protesters during the Arab Spring. To suppress protests, Bahrain has arrested more than 1,600 protesters, has fired 2,500 from their jobs, and is handing down harsh jail terms to medical personnel who treated injured protesters. This brutal repression of Bahraini human rights led Wyden to introduce a resolution to prohibit U.S. weapons sales to Bahrain until it meets stringent human rights criteria, helping to generate enough political pressure so that the Obama Administration has delayed implementation of its shameful decision last month to sell $53 million of weapons to Bahrain.
"Selling weapons to a regime that is violently suppressing peaceful civil dissent and violating human rights is antithetical to our foreign policy goals and the principle of basic rights for all that the U.S. has worked hard to promote," Wyden argued.
While this principle should apply to all U.S. weapons sales, it should be even more strictly adhered to when U.S. taxpayers are funding weapons sales through military aid. Israel is the largest recipient of U.S. military aid, scheduled to receive $30 billion in taxpayer-financed weapons between 2009 and 2018, and also violently suppresses nonviolent Palestinian protest and commits grave human rights violations against Palestinians living under its illegal 44-year military occupation of the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza Strip.
As an example of Israel's repression of Palestinian nonviolence, in January, Jawaher Abu Rahmah died after inhaling U.S.-supplied tear gas fired by Israeli soldiers in her West Bank village of Bil'in during its weekly protest against Israel's illegal wall encroaching upon village farmland. In April 2009, her brother Bassem was also killed after being hit in the chest with a high-velocity tear gas canister fired by Israeli soldiers. These types of tear gas canisters from Combined Systems, Inc. of Jamestown, PA also have been linked to the killing of Bahraini protesters.
Jawaher and Bassem are two of the more than 3,000 Palestinians civilians who have been killed by Israel since 2000, according to the Israeli organization B'Tselem. Often Israel kills these Palestinians with some of the more than 670 million weapons U.S. taxpayers have funded for Israel in the same period, according to the U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation.
Given Wyden's professed commitment to U.S. weapons not being misused to further human rights violations, the Senator should be outraged as well by U.S. military aid to Israel, for which his Oregon constituents are expected to pay more than $285 million between 2009 and 2018. Yet, instead, Wyden praises Israel as "a stable democracy and a stalwart ally" and keynotes at fundraisers for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, an outfit that lobbies for more U.S. aid to Israel to the detriment of unmet needs at home.
Wyden should not hold Israel to a different standard. If U.S. weapons should not support Bahrain's human rights abuses, then neither should they support Israel's denial of Palestinian freedom and self-determination.
Josh Ruebner is the National Advocacy Director of the US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation and a former Analyst in Middle East Affairs at Congressional Research Service.


Home Let's Get On The Water	Which Boat is Best For You?
Every boater has their favorite type of boat. Maybe because of how fast it pulls the kids on the tube. Maybe because the deck fits all of your friends. Maybe it's just because you've never driven anything else. What if your boating experience could be that much better if you tried out a different boat? When joining a boat club or buying your own boat, it's important to know what best accommodates your water activities. Next time you are getting behind the helm, consider some of these options.
Whether you're diving in or relaxing on board, deck boats like the 2018 Hurricane SunDeck have a little something for everyone. The 150 HP provides enough power for watersports. With a 10-person capacity, your passengers will be more than comfortable waiting their turn or just kicking back and catching some rays.
If watersports aren't on your agenda and the only thing you want to soak up is sunshine, consider pontoon boats like the Sweetwater 2286. These boats offer a 12-person capacity so everyone on board has room to relax. Consider these boats when you want to boat to your favorite restaurant with all your friends. Afterwards, you can keep the party afloat back on board.
Many boaters are just trying to get closer to the fish. Boats like the Key West center console and bowrider provide the power and maneuverability to get to your favorite fishing spot. A fish finder, bait box and rodholder are just a few of the accommodations that make fishing easy and enjoyable aboard these boats.
Alright, enough of the kiddy stuff. If you're looking for the power to shred some wake on the wakeboard and waterskies, boats like the Rinker Q3 are for you. The 200 HP and stable handling maintains the perfect wake for thrill seekers. The spacious 12-person capacity and bow lounge cushions provides comfort for those who are more into kicking back and enjoying the ride.
Serious and amateur fishers alike can have a great time fishing offshore. The Key West Offshore Center Console has the power and durability to not only get you where you want to go, but back home as well. Equipped with a GPS, fish finder, offshore radio and plenty of other equipment to ensure a successful, fun fishing trip.
When buying a boat, knowing what you will be doing with it is important. It can help narrow down your options. One of the many benefits of joining a boat club is having a boat for any activity. Freedom Boat Club offers all of these boats and more. Why choose one when you can have an entire fleet? Next time you hit the water, book a boat you haven't tried before, you will be glad you did.
I'd love to hear about your favorite boat and what you use it for. Has there ever been a time you tried a different type of boat and were pleasantly surprised?


A California native, Jasmine was an Adventure Treks student for three summers. During college, she spent three years leading backpacking and canoeing trips for Camp Pinnacle. This past winter, Jasmine led educational kayak tours near New Orleans. She is a Wilderness First Responder and lifeguard, and is returning for her sixth season as an instructor.
Why is working for Adventure Treks important to you? Adventure Treks is where I write my best jokes. In all seriousness, though, I love the people and working with the students!
What excites you the most about working for AT this summer? The community of instructors and students and going to amazing wilderness locations.
What do you do when not working for AT? Over the years I have done a variety of jobs, but most recently I worked at a ski resort in Bozeman, MT.
Favorite outdoor memory? Every time I've kayaked in the Prince William Sound.