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CME Group Reports Solid Q2 Revenues, Yet Lower QoQ
CME's total operating income for Q2 2018 yielded a profit of $667 million.
Aziz Abdel-Qader | Exchanges ( Institutional FX ) | Thursday, 26/07/2018 | 16:55 GMT+1 2018-07-26 17:41:27
World's largest futures exchange operator CME Group Inc (NASDAQ: CME) on Thursday published its financial results for the second quarter of 2018, which were mostly better when weighed against their 2017 equivalents, according to a CME statement.
For Q2 2018, CME Group revealed that revenues were pointed higher compared to a year earlier, coming in at $1.06 billion, up 14.5 percent from $925 million in the Q2 2017.
CME's total operating income for Q2 2018 yielded a profit of $667 million – this represents an increase of 10 percent year-on-year from $605.6 million in 2017.
Another area of strength for the quarter was the group's earnings per share (EPS), which rose to $1.66 in Q2 2018, up 36 percent year-on-year from $1.22 in the same period a year earlier.
Net income for Q2 2018 was also up year-on-year by a factor of 36.4 percent after recording $566 million compared to $415 million in Q2 2017. On an adjusted basis, net income was $591 million, and diluted earnings per share were $1.74.
The group's solid second quarter financial performance was driven by the second highest quarterly average daily volume to date, including record volumes in energy, and overall options and electronic options trading.
CME has notched growth across most of its six product lines in Q2 2018. The standout performance showed an average daily volume of 18.4 million contracts, which correlates to a gain of 12 percent year-on-year. But in terms of its overall volume for Q2 2018, CME Group reported a fall of 17 percent quarter-over-quarter from 22.2 million contracts per day in the Jan-March quarter.
CME Pushes into Cryptocurrency
Like other exchange operators, CME booked gains in the first quarter after global equities, bonds, currencies, and commodities markets were roiled by an increase in volatility in February that extended into March.
Meanwhile, CME has been looking to develop its cryptocurrency and non-trading related businesses such as its market data and information services. Most recently, it announced plans to provide a real-time Ethereum price listing.
Earlier in May, the CME Group made headlines after the exchange operator reached a landmark deal to acquire London-based fintech firm NEX in a transaction valued at £3.80 billion ($5.35 billion).
Commenting on the results, CME Group's CEO Terry Duffy, said: "With double-digit growth in five of our six asset classes, Q2 2018 was our second best quarter ever in average daily volume, following record performance in the first quarter of 2018. We continued to see strong global growth as our trading volume increased 30 percent in Asia and 9 percent in Europe. Total revenue grew 15 percent and, along with our continued focus on expense discipline, resulted in margin expansion and an adjusted earnings per share increase of more than 40 percent."
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Inspiration / 22 August 2018
The 4 Quintessential Jackson Models
Strats are perfect for blues. Les Pauls are great for rock. We all dislike overgeneralizations like these, but you can probably be forgiven for labelling Jackson as the name that ruled over metal and all things heavy. Just take a look at these names…
Randy Rhoads, Chris Broderick, Phil Collen, Misha Mansoor, Mark Morton, Adrian Smith… We could name drop all day.
The late 70s and early 80s saw the rise of young, flamboyant and immensely talented guitarists who needed more from their guitars. The guitars that resulted from this new demand were named Super Strats (you can learn more about the Super Strat here). Jackson was an early champion of these guitars that are still loved and sold today. As more and more players picked up their guitars, they became universally lauded as a metal machine, the guitar for the shredders.
Jackson's success boiled down to the DNA of their guitars. They were sleek, aggressive, playable and fast. Let's take a look at the models that gave Jackson their place in metal guitar stardom.
The model that started it all. It bears the name of the legendary metal guitarist Randy Rhoads. Fresh from landing his new gig with Ozzy Osbourne, Randy Rhoads and the team at Jackson, designed his very idea of a new, radical guitar. His guitar would resemble a Flying-V, only it was asymmetrical and streamlined. It became the first guitar ever to bear the Jackson name and feature its iconic 'sharkfin' headstock. More prototypes were commissioned, but it was only after Rhoads' tragic death in 1982 that the guitar started to be sold as the Jackson Randy Rhoads model.
The name Soloist tells a few things about the guitar. One, it's most likely marketed to lead guitarist. Two, solos in the 80s meant shred. Sure enough, that was exactly what the Soloist was designed for. Built with a neck-thru construction and 24 frets, high fret access was paramount. Bearing the familiar body shape of the Stratocaster, the Soloist was a prime example of a Super Strat. Pickup options were vast, customers could have their choice of bridge type and body finish – standard finishes like Platinum Pink and Ferrari Red reminded you that this was the 80s.
Named for its smaller-than-normal size, the Dinky was 7/8 the size of a usual Stratocaster body. Compared to the Soloist, the Dinky had a bolt-on neck instead of a neck-thru construction. What made the Dinky special was its myriad of options. Available in 15 variants and countless combinations – pickups, bridge, inlays, finish, wood types – the Dinky was available from premium to affordable
King V
Robbin Crosby of Ratt, a behemoth of a guitarist at 198 cm tall, commissioned a custom version of the Jackson Rhoads – it was symmetrical, larger and longer. Jackson realised not as many of their customers were as big, so they shortened the edges, and went to market with the new King V model, named after Crosby's nickname 'King'.
Megadeth guitarist Dave Mustaine became most synonymous with the King V model. A custom model was made for him and went on to become one of Jackson's top-selling guitars.
These few Jackson Guitars gave them the reputation they still harbour today. Jackson Guitars are great for metal? Probably, but we can confirm they make some fantastic instruments, whatever your budget.
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Governor Cuomo Announces $22 Million in Road and Bridge Improvement Projects are Complete in the Mohawk Valley
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Bridge, Pavement, and Safety Repairs Made on Interstate 88 and Route 10
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of road and bridge improvement projects totaling $22 million in the Mohawk Valley. Two separate projects included resurfacing a portion of Route 10 in Schoharie County, and addressing pavement and bridge conditions on Interstate 88 in Otsego County.
"Investing in strong, dependable transportation infrastructure helps improve commerce, while defusing traffic and supporting the overall regional economy," Governor Cuomo said. "By making smart, cost-effective investments in the Mohawk Valley, New York can ensure safe travels for residents and visitors for years to come."
In Otsego County, a $20.6 million project was completed to rehabilitate 25.8 miles of concrete pavement with an asphalt overlay on I-88 between Exit 12 in Otego and Exit 13 in Oneonta.
The project included making general maintenance repairs on all 12 bridges carrying I-88 along that stretch. The work included repairing steel and replacing the top section of concrete on several bridge decks. The highway was resurfaced as part of the project, shoulders and guide rail throughout the area were repaired or replaced, and drainage systems were also improved.
This stretch of I-88 averages approximately 13,000 vehicles per day. Trucks and buses account for more than 40 percent of that traffic, making it an important economic corridor.
A second $1.5 million project is complete in Schoharie County that involved resurfacing an estimated five miles of State Route 10 from Baldwin Road to Ploss Road in the towns of Summit and Richmondville. The road safety project was budgeted for $2 million, but was completed more than $500,000 below budget.
Maintenance paving work keeps New York's highways in a state of good repair, and this investment delays the need for more costly, in depth repairs. The repair and modernization of our state's transportation infrastructure will improve safety and ensure that state and local communities remain economically competitive.
New York State Department of Transportation Acting Commissioner Paul A. Karas said, "Interstate 88 is an important connection between the Southern Tier and the Capital Region for both travelers and commerce, while the Route 10 corridor links I-88 with numerous towns to the north and south. Governor Cuomo's investment in essential maintenance work across the State boosts our transportation system and supports the local, regional and statewide economies."
Senator James L. Seward said, "A sound infrastructure is crucial to public safety and economic growth. I hear from constituents regularly on highway improvement needs - they travel these roads on a regular basis and are the first to identify trouble spots. These projects address demonstrated needs in Schoharie and Otsego counties and are welcome upgrades. I appreciate Governor Cuomo and the Department of Transportation recognizing the importance of this work for our future."
Assemblyman William Magee said, "This investment in Otsego County's infrastructure is beneficial to the local economy, as well as enhancing the safety and quality of life for travelers throughout the region, and I am grateful to all involved for its timely completion."
For up-to-date travel information, call 511, visit www.511NY.org, or the mobile site at m.511ny.org.
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Mogadishu, June 11, 2018 – According to reports 15 new Somali political parties have today on Monday registered with the Somalia's independent electoral commission. These parties have apparently registered for the country's upcoming 2020 presidential elections.
Garsoor Party led by Zakarie Mohamud haji (a legislator of the Somali parliament (Headquarters in Mogadishu).
National party for democracy led by Fawsiya Haji Adan, former minister of foreign affairs (Headquarters in Mogadishu).
Republican party for Unity under the leadership of Ali Mohamed Tima Addeh (Headquarters in Mogadishu).
Somali people's party led by Abdirashid Mohamed Ali (Headquarters in Garoweh, Puntland).
Somali social unity party led by Yahin Mohamed Moalin (Headquarters in Sweden).
Progress party led by Suleiman (Headquarters not mentioned).
Wadajir Party led byKamal Gutaleh. It is a main opposition party (Headquarters in Mogadishu).
Samu Party led by Aweys Haji Husein Honero, it represents for Somali Bantu (Headquarters in Mogadishu).
Somali moral and development party led by Dr. Mohamed Moalin Hassan.
Justice and safety party led by Moalin Nur.
Somali personality and patriotic party led by Mohamud Museh.
Somali people's party led by Abdukadir Ameen Ahmad.
National solution party led by Moalin Ali.
These 15 political parties have registered to contest the 2020 elections. Somalia is Africa's most corrupted and war torn country. Its politics is currently dominated by clan-based system. It is hoped that a multi-party system will rescue the country from the clan-based policy.
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Hold the body of the flute where there are no keys and gently twist the head joint into place.
Line up the tone hole in the head joint with the keys on the body.
Gently twist the foot joint into place. The keys on the body should line up with the rod on the foot joint.
The sections of the flute are meant to fit together without using any grease. If you have difficulty fitting the sections together, clean them.
Swab your flute every time you finish playing. Take your flute apart.
Thread a small piece of lint-free cloth (men's handkerchief works great) through the slot in the cleaning rod. Be sure to tuck the end of the cleaning rod into the cloth so that as you push it through the instrument the metal rod does not scratch the flute. Leaving moisture in the flute will cause your pads to deteriorate.
Always keep your flute in its case when you are not playing it. Never put anything into your case that it was not designed to hold because the pressure from papers or music can bend the rods and keys.
Do not polish the keys. Use a soft cloth to wipe off moisture and finger marks after playing. Never use silver polish or any other cleaner on your flute.
To clean your flute use "saliva" or rubbing alcohol on your cloth. To keep pads clean, don't eat candy or chew gum before playing and never while playing.
Do not let anyone else play your instrument. The flute is a delicate instrument, which must be handled carefully. If you must set it down during class, put it on a flat surface with the keys up. Never leave your flute on a music stand.
Be careful when playing the flute not to bang or bump it, as it will dent easily and these dents are difficult and expensive to remove.
DO NOT adjust or twist the head joint cork button. This button changes the total pitch of the instrument and has been adjusted at the factory. If you have any concerns, please contact your teacher.
Cleaning rod & cloth (handkerchief is best).
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The Worst 10 Movies Of 2014!
The Basics: 2014 was hardly a sterling year for films . . . but these ten are the movies that ought to be avoided at all costs!
It has been a long time since I have cared so little about what movies might win the Best Picture Oscar than this year. 2014 might have had some big blockbusters and two perfect films, but it had a giant load of mediocrity for the bulk of the year. While the Razzies tend to pick out the most obvious commercial failures, this year's list of dud films would not be complete without the ten movies below.
It is important to note that while I've seen a great number of movies from 2014, I tended to avoid horror movies (on principle) – I'm certain if I had bothered with the latest movies from the overdone franchises of horror there might be some alterations to the list. But, for cinephiles and those who value their time, these are the 10 films too annoying, painful, boring or poorly made to bother watching from 2014:
10. Behaving Badly (reviewed here!) – The sex comedy Behaving Badly was so poorly received that even Selena Gomez appearing in it couldn't scare up interest in the film at the box office. Behaving Badly is what happens when humor from audacious animated shows like Family Guy and South Park becomes the norm; by the time live action goes as surprising and raunchy, it's passé. Behaving Badly might have been a cult film fifteen years ago, but in 2014, it's utterly forgettable,
9. Listen Up Philip (reviewed here!) – The Academy and art house movie viewers usually love films about miserable people and writers at a point of crisis. Sadly, Listen Up Philip is just a collection of the worst stereotypes of writers and smart people. I never thought I'd see a year when Jonathan Pryce was in one of the worst movies of the year, but there it is . . .,
8. Expelled (reviewed here!) – While the major studios were duking it out during Oscar Pandering Season, one chose to dump one of its worst creations during the same time. Alas, hoping all the attention the big dogs would get vying for serious box office dollars might allow a concentrated fan effort to make an upset was not a marketing technique that worked. Instead, this droll comedy represents one of the year's biggest conceptual failures: the entire premise is a slacker gets expelled from school and then has to apply himself to get back into school. The Herculean efforts made by the protagonist to get expelled make his ridiculous efforts to avoid boarding school all the more unrealistic, especially when he sees that the place he is threatened with ending up is incredibly easy to escape from! With no significant performers, performances, or ideas, Expelled is gut-wrenching to watch,
7. Horrible Bosses 2 (reviewed here!) – At the other end of the spectrum from Expelled is Horrible Bosses 2. Packed with talent, this limp sequel parades out as many of the stars from Horrible Bosses as it can to remind viewers what they liked about the original before degenerating into a disappointing and decidedly un-funny hostage caper movie that adds nothing worthwhile to the franchise. Seldom have so many truly funny and smart individuals been part of something that falls so short of humor and was so very dumb,
6. Authors Anonymous (reviewed here!) – I'm not sure if I should admire Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting for taking her time off as one of the highest paid actresses on television to appear in an indie film or lament that when she made the effort, she was put into essentially the same role. Either way, Authors Anonymous might be the best proof that when you're at the top of the industry, it's time to experiment and spread your wings (when there's no risk to your finances or career for trying). Unfortunately, Authors Anonymous is neither ambitious, nor smart; it is not funny, nor does it allow any of the performers in it to truly showcase their talents – it is more a string of jokes that fail to land and missed opportunities than a film painfully bad to watch,
5. Vampire Academy (reviewed here!) – My only guess is that Vampire Academy was in production before Beautiful Creatures (reviewed here!) proved that not all supernatural teen lit translated into box office gold. Vampire Academy was so unmemorable that when I began assembling this list, I found I could not remember what was so bad about it. So, I picked up a copy, popped it in the Blu-Ray player and by the time the characters started talking to one another, I remembered! The dialogue is horrible, the acting is atrocious, the story is so familiar it has become an archetype - complete with the requisite and obvious reversals. The only reason to pay to see this film would be if a Mystery Science Theater 3000 version of it was produced,
4. Bad Neighbors (reviewed here!) – I know I am in the minority of the world's population on this one, but I did not find Neighbors funny. Dumb frat guys behaving badly, tormenting a working family . . . this is a horror movie disguised as a comedy and while Rose Byrne might have had a good year at the box office, it's hard to imagine she or most of the rest of the cast is proud of this "comedy,"
3. Happy Christmas (reviewed here!) – Forgettable and neither complicated, nor entertaining, Happy Christmas was the last straw for me with actress Anna Kendrick. Kendrick either has one way to perform or she does not have the wherewithal to stand up to directors to challenge her to do more than appear on screen and keep her mouth partially open. Seriously; I know Anna Kendrick has a nice smile, but at some point, viewers need something more from her than reaction shots where she looks surprised, with her mouth slightly agape. Yet Happy Christmas seems to hinge on that one note of performance. As little as I ever root for the career death of anyone, as one who loathes how Lena Dunham has become the voice of fauxmanism (that's "faux-feminism" or "a dumbing down of the fight for equality and civil rights," for which Dunham has become the poster woman), when Girls comes to its inevitable end, one hopes anyone who thinks of hiring Lena Dunham again might just check this film out and be assured that investing in her future is not worth it,
2. The Wait (reviewed here!) – Jena Malone did not have a good year in 2014. Her character in Mockingjay – Part 1 (reviewed here!) was virtually absent until the last few moments (and allowed her to show off none of her talent!) and Inherent Vice (reviewed here!), was delayed into 2015 in most markets, which meant that the most time she had on the big screen was in this lemon. The Wait is, as its name suggests, a ponderous film in which very little happens. At least Malone's career will not suffer much from the film's release . . . it did not get a wide-enough release, so most people will never see it to know how bad it was,
. . . and . . .
. . .the worst movie of 2014 is . . .
1. Making The Rules (reviewed here!) – Robin Thicke acting vehicle. Need I say more? Given how few people witnessed this cinematic atrocity, I probably should. Frances Conroy appears in her worst supporting role since supporting in Catwoman, Jaime Pressly plays Abby a lonely housewife obsessed with former boyfriend played by Robin Thicke and what is supposed to be a steamy, sexy drama about temptation is just another stupid, escapist trashy romance novel that isn't smart enough to acknowledge itself for what it is. At under 80 minutes, at least Making The Rules does not make us suffer watching its terribleness long, but when that is the best that can be said about a film, it is hardly a ringing endorsement!
For other lists, please check out my:
Worst Ten Episodes Of Star Trek: Enterprise
The Top Ten Episodes Of Frasier
The Top Ten Episodes Of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
To see how all movies I have reviewed have stacked up against each other check out my Film Review Index Page where the movies are organized from best to worst!
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on July 2, 2014 August 4, 2014
Like most US soccer fans, I can still feel the sting of yesterday's 2-1 knockout round loss to Belgium.
Despite clearly being the inferior side in a technical sense, the match was there for the taking. Tim Howard's incredible performance in goal and a clever tactical plan laid out by coach Jurgen Klinsmann made that possible. Though when I close my eyes, I can still see Chris Wondolowski skying the ball over Thibaut Courtois's gaping goal from the edge of the goal box in the dying seconds of regular time. And while it was a valiant performance from our boys, that result was inevitable if we were going to concede so many chances to an extremely talented Belgian side.
And in the disappointment, we've been subjected to a glut of articles raining criticism down on the players, the manager and the US soccer federation from both professionals and armchair pundits alike. Some complaints have merit. But quite a few are downright absurd.
One of the most common — and accurate — critiques levied against the US team deals with what this side was really capable of in the first place: were we even deserving of the quarterfinal spot that was denied to us?
From a technical standpoint: hardly.
It's clear that the US national team still has a long way to go when it comes to producing the talent to compete at the next level. Our opponents yesterday featured a side rich with world-class talent. We might have two players that can be classified in that way. When Belgian manager Marc Wilmots decided Belgium needed to make a change up front, he was able to bring on the $37-million-rated, 21-year-old Romelu Lukaku — a player coveted by many of the top sides in Europe. However, when Klinsmann decided he needed to make a similar change, he had to make do with $2-million-rated, 31-year-old Chris Wondolowski — a man coveted at best by a few MLS clubs.
But there's another popular theory about the US's performances during the World Cup that doesn't make any sense yet seems to be pouring out of every corner of the internet. That theory: Michael Bradley had a bad World Cup.
And I'm here to pour cold water all over that claim.
Before I get started, I'll first concede that Bradley was not at his best offensively. For a guy that we've seen dominate in the Bundesliga, Serie A and at the international level, he didn't exactly dictate produce in the way we all hoped he might. And against Ghana and Portugal in the first two Group G matches, he certainly made some critical mistakes.
But even in those first matches, it wasn't as if he had bad games. They just weren't what we've come to expect of him.
That said, there are quite a few important factors to keep in mind when evaluating his performances that many lambasting Michael are either ignoring or aren't considering.
First and foremost, he's being played out of position. While playing in the hole behind the single striker is something he's capable of, Bradley is much better playing a deeper role. When he was at his best in Italy and Germany, he was deployed as a deep lying playmaker. Instead, he was stationed in an offensive midfield position that — while potentially beneficial to the US — didn't exactly play to his strengths.
On that same point, he was posted up behind a player for a majority of the tournament that was himself being played out of position. Clint Dempsey, like Bradley, is capable of playing up top by himself, but is actually much better in the role that Michael was forced to play. And as such, he wasn't as used to playing it the way that someone like Jozy Altidore would be more used to working. As such, it left Bradley to try and hold up play a bit more than someone would be asked to do when playing in the apex of the three-man midfield. Bob's kid was left with few outlets to play to, with Bedoya and Zusi often pinched in and expected to track back on the opposing wingers.
Secondly, for an offensive midfielder, Bradley was expected to and needed to put in a lot of defensive effort. While he might have been sloppier in his distribution than we're used to, he was expending a lot more of his energy covering ground defensively than should be expected of an offensive center mid. In fact, no player in the tournament has run as far as he has. And that will absolutely take its toll on his ability to make decisions and play precise passes..
As for those who needs stats to lean on, why not compare other players who have played similar roles. I've picked four players below who that have not only made it as far as the US did this World Cup, but have actually helped their teams reach the next round too. Influential players, much like Bradley. What you'll find might actually surprise you.
Statistic Michael Bradley Oscar (BRA) Juan Cuadrado (COL) Eden Hazard (BEL)
Minutes 390 367 306 293
Passes (Accuracy) 252 (86.1%) 137 (73.3%) 97 (87.4%) 142 (83.8%)
% Pass Forward 34.9% 31.4% 18.0% 19.7%
% Pass Back/Side 65.1% 68.6% 82.0% 80.3%
Pass % Opp Half 76.6% 70.6% 87.5% 83.9%
Pass % Def Half 96.6% 82.9% 87.0% 83.3%
Chances Created 4 6 7 12
Tackles Won (%) 6 (75%) 16 (76.2%) 4 (66.7%) 3 (100%)
Interceptions 3 5 5 0
Distance Covered 54.7 km 40.4 km 33.8 km 33.9 km
The two stats that really stand out here are distance covered and passes/pass accuracy. Despite being burdened with the need to run more, he still managed to complete more passes than all of his counterparts. Not only that, but Bradley completed his passes at a better rate and more passes forward than the rest of them as well.
When you consider that Bradley was one of two players that opposing sides absolutely prepared for ahead of facing us — alongside Dempsey — those stats become even more impressive. The Toronto FC midfielder nearly always had two men pressuring him when he received the ball, meaning he had to be precise if he didn't want to cough it up.
Now, I know he did cough it up at times when we hoped he might not. But I'm not going to skewer a guy for a few mistakes. While he wasn't the second coming of Andrea Pirlo, Michael was far from being the next Jermaine Jenas.
But we do need to all consider what kind of expectations we placed on him. If you expected to see Bradley lift the trophy this summer, you're probably on the wrong bandwagon.
The he helped us get out of the Group of Death should be enough for everyone, but many still aren't satisfied. And they never will be.
But I am, Michael. You've done more than enough for me.
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If you understand soccer his passes/pass accuracy is worthless, its incredible how many times he just passes back the ball back with out creating any important play, its like a habit, he receives the ball and returns to the same player, it should be interesting to see the stats for the times he returns the ball to the same player that passed it to him.
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He had greater percentage (and therefore greater number of passes due to his larger pass number) of passes forward than any of the other three players on this list. So, if you understand statistics, you'll understand the point you just made was incorrect.


The Festival of Arts Foundation awarded $140,000 in grants to more than a score of local non-profits in the Laguna Beach.
The recipients are as follows: Laguna College of Art and Design, No Square Theatre, Laguna Art Museum, Festival of Arts Education Programs, LOCA Arts Education, Boys and Girls Club, Laguna Concert Band, Laguna Dance Festival, Laguna Seniors, Laguna Beach Live!, Laguna Playhouse, Lagunatunes, Art 4 Kids, Inc., Laguna Plein Air Painters Association, My Hero Project, Master Chorale of Saddleback Valley, Seeds Arts and Education, Sawdust Art Festival and its Art Enrichment Fund.
Several Laguna Beach High School departments received grants, including art and photography, ceramics, drama, dance and music as well as the Laguna Beach High School Scholarship Foundation.
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen missed the chance to edge closer to a top-four spot after a disjointed display in drawing 1-1 away to TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.
The hosts went into the game bottom of the table, so it was no surprise that coach Huub Stevens employed safety-first tactics initially, instructing his side to sit deep and stifle their visitors. There was very little goalmouth action as a result, with a glancing header from Leverkusen striker Stefan Kießling the only notable chance in the first 35 minutes. Although the guests controlled the game, it was Hoffenheim who took a surprise lead when Jiloan Hamad scored with an outstanding volley from the edge of the area just before the interval.
The second half was a livelier affair and Hamad and Eduardo Vargas both had excellent chances to double Hoffenheim's advantage, but neither was able to beat Bernd Leno. They proved to be costly misses too, as Leverkusen's pressure eventually took its toll when Ömer Toprak headed in from close range after the hosts failed to clear a corner. Kießling and Kevin Kampl had chances late on as Bayer pushed for a winner, but ultimately the draw was a fair result.
Vargas put in an excellent all-round display for Hoffenheim, providing a vital outlet up front to relieve some of the relentless pressure his side were under. The Chile international made more sprints than anyone else while he was on the pitch (27), completed 72 per cent of his passes and won 50 per cent of all challenges.
This was Hoffenheim's eighth draw of the season – a league high - and was enough to take them off the foot of the table. If Stevens' men can reproduce the defensive stability and bold attacking edge they showed in the second half, they should steer well clear of relegation.
Leverkusen covered 112.92 kilometres collectively, Hoffenheim 112.88.Hamad's strike was his first ever Bundesliga goal.Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez had just 33 touches of the ball over the 90 minutes.


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Little more than a year after unveiling a new master plan for Research Triangle Park, the not-for-profit foundation that runs it revealed plans for a mixed-use redevelopment it says could create 100,000 jobs. In the first phase of the plan, the Research Triangle Foundation will develop 100 acres along Interstate 40 as Park Center, where it will build housing, restaurants and retail space. The foundation owned the land and paid $17 million for the Radisson Governors Inn and more than a dozen, mostly vacant office buildings, all of which will be razed. The park is home to more than 170 companies, which employ more than 39,000 full-time employees and 10,000 contract workers.
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RALEIGH — Thad Woodard, 68, will retire as president and CEO of the North Carolina Bankers Association after nearly 37 years with the trade group. His retirement is effective Jan. 1. The organization has hired a search firm and hopes to find his successor before its annual convention May 31.
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Bret Michaels to undergo heart surgery
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Poison frontman Bret Michaels will undergo surgery in January to repair a defect in his heart, his rep confirms with EW. This surgery is just the latest in a string of medical issues Michaels has dealt with this year. In April, the rocker had an emergency appendectomy, followed by a brain hemorrhage. In May he was hospitalized again with a "warning stroke." Michaels then announced on his official website his doctors had discovered a hole in his heart, also known as Patent Foramen Ovale. The scheduled surgery will attempt to repair the PFO. His rep is unsure of the recovery time, but said Michaels should be able to promote his autobiography Roses & Thorns: The Reality of My Rock & Roll Fantasy,due out March 15.


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Viral pics: When a legend watches Le Musk...Superstar Rajinikanth enjoys A R Rahman's unique creation!
By alagu, 01 December, 2022
Rajinikanth, A R Rahman, Le Musk
Iconic music composer A R Rahman is fostering his movie-making skills by touching the untouched creations. Thanks to his exploring venture, his latest movie 'Le Musk' is prepared for the launch and who would be a best critic for his movie other than Superstar Rajinikanth? Yes, the legendary star watched Le Musk, which is a virtual reality thriller curated by A R Rahman and his unique directorial is a talk of the town.
Unlike a theatrical experience, Le Musk has to be seen through a virtual reality platform, which is being dubbed as the next level of watching cinema. For being instrumental on testing this experience through Le Musk, A R Rahman is gaining more attention for his new venture that is being driven by testing new ideas. The movie, which stars Nora Arnezeder, Guy Burnet, Munirih Grace, and Mariam Zohrabyan, runs for 37 minutes, according to the official website.
The film follows the journey of an orphaned child, full-time heiress, and part-time musician, who grows up to be a diva on a mission. Throughout the movie, she has a constant companion- the Muskan scent. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she receives an anonymous message through which she goes into a mysterious past. The preview of Le Musk was shown on April 27, 2017, in Las Vegas.
Furthermore, Le Musk had its premiere at 72nd Cannes International Film Festival in 2019. The entire film was shot in Rome in a span of 13 days and has garnered global attention. The movie was also screened at this year's Cannes Film Festival and several Indian stars watched it through the virtual reality platform. Earlier, actors including Madhavan, Nayanthara, and director Vignesh Shivan watched the movie and commended AR Rahman.
In line with them, Superstar Rajinikanth watched Le Musk and A R Rahman shared the pictures of the former watching the movie in a simulator. The music composer took to social media and wrote, "Check who is watching Le Musk." The pictures have been going viral as several fans are queuing up to leave their comments. Interestingly, Rahman has written, directed, and produced Le Musk, and composed its music.
Rajinikanth watched the movie on Wednesday and in the wee hours of Thursday - December 1, Rajinikanth's daughter Aishwarya shared the pictures of his father's friendly catch-up with A R Rahman. Taking to Twitter, she wrote, "When two amazing human beings meet and you happen to be the reason...you are blessed and of course they are the best! A R Rahman sir and Rajinikanth appa."
On the work front, Rajinikanth is busy in the outing with director Nelson Dilipkumar for the movie 'Jailer', while A R Rahman has a pipeline of projects including Simbu's 'Pathu Thala', Sivakarthikeyan's 'Ayalaan', Udhayanidhi Stalin's 'Maamannan', and he will also be scoring the music for Kamal Haasan- Mani Ratnam's new project besides scoring for the second part of Ponniyin Selvan. On the other hand, Aishwarya Rajinikanth is currently directing the movie 'Lal Salaam'.
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A House Divided: The Dana Center's Impressive Collegiate Mix
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The Dana Center is a very proud part of The University of Texas at Austin. One might expect that our offices would, accordingly, be a sea of burnt orange. Our staff of 80+ professionals is, however, not all Longhorns. In fact, given a different context, some of them might almost be considered enemies. Under the Dana Center roof brew some of the deepest and longest-standing collegiate rivalries, and we like to wear our allegiances on our proverbial sleeves.
In observance of college football season kicking off this weekend, we decided to have a little fun and show off the array of colleges and universities that we call "home."
In this image (left to right): Emily Mitis, operations manager, representing The University of Texas at Austin; Monette McIver, Ph.D., director of organizational effectiveness, representing Spelman College; Jennifer Dorsey, Ed.D., senior evaluation analyst, representing Harvard University; Afi Wiggins, Ph.D., representing the University of Virginia; Cynthia Flores, MBA, team lead for finance, representing the University of Texas at Dallas.
Working together at the Dana Center are Miners, Horned Frogs, Skyhawks, Aggies, Jaguars, Rams, Buffaloes, Comets, Vikings, Cavaliers, Bearkats, Golden Bears, and many, many Longhorns, just to name a few.
In this image (clockwise from left), with a focus on just a few Texas institutions: Susan May, M.A., course program specialst, Mary Davis, professional learning facilitator, and Lara Zuehlke, director of marketing and communications represent Texas A&M University; Alison Kothe, communications coordinator represents Texas Christian University; Rachel Jenkins, M.A., senior writer/editor represents Angelo State University.
Taking a walk around the Dana Center offices quickly reveals where our loyalties focus. Desks and walls are dotted with team paraphernalia, diplomas, and knick-knacks from schools across the United States.
Represented in this image (clockwise from top-left): Sam Houston State University (Texas), the University of Colorado, the University of Tampa (Florida), the University of Chicago, Fort Lewis College (Colorado), and the University of Alabama.
In all, while the majority opinion at the Dana Center is, certainly, that the UT Longhorns are the bees-knees, the vast range of institutions from which we have collectively emerged is a point of pride for all of us.
In fact, we believe our diversity (even down to the schools we attended) is a point of strength as we continue our work to dismantle barriers in mathematics and science education for all students.
(But still...Hook 'em Horns!)
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Are you growing out your hair? Check out these long hair hairstyles for men for a cool clean look.
Looking ahead to men's hairstyles 2019 the trend is longer hair hairstyles, man buns, and medium length hairstyles for men.
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MackieMade Paper Creations: Bird Crazy!
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I broke down and got THE birds and all their crazy stuff!
But I am so glad I did. These birds are a hoot to play with!!!
And I used their fabulous sketch from last week!
Hope you like my crazy birdie!
Yes, I do like your crazy birdie!:-) I don't have any of those quirky birds, but seeing your card sure makes me want to buy some! Such a fab Halloween card, Mackie!
Mackie this is such a fun card! Glad you went bird crazy!
Okay now how FUN is this!! That bird cracks me up with the way it's looking at those spiders!!
What a fun Halloween card Mackie! That bird is a hoot!
This is an adorable card! This stamp is on my wish list too!
Adorable ...I love this card! You know how many times I had those birds in my cart with the extra goodies ....so many times ! I am sure you are going to love this set! Your first card is wonderful !
I love it! Your birdie with witch's hat is just too cute and those shiny spiders look like they are about to be eaten I think! I love the colours and textures on your card. Great use of last week's sketch too! Thanks for joining my Halloween challenge over at The Paper Players this week!
Win-worthy for sure ... what a fun design.
Hi Mackie, this is FAB Halloween card! Great scene!!!
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In some high-income countries, public health surveillance includes systems that use computer and information technology to monitor health data in near-real time, facilitating timely outbreak detection and situational awareness. In September 2007, a meeting convened in Bangkok, Thailand to consider the adaptation of near-real time surveillance methods to developing settings. Thirty-five participants represented Ministries of Health, universities, and militaries in 13 countries, and the World Health Organization (WHO). The keynote presentation by a WHO official underscored the importance of improved national capacity for epidemic surveillance and response under the new International Health Regulations, which entered into force in June 2007. Other speakers presented innovative electronic surveillance systems for outbreak detection and disease reporting in developing countries, and methodologies employed in near-real time surveillance systems in the United States. During facilitated small- and large-group discussion, participants identified key considerations in four areas for adapting near-real time surveillance to developing settings: software, professional networking, training, and data acquisition and processing. This meeting was a first step in extending the benefits of near-real time surveillance to developing settings. Subsequent steps should include identifying funding and partnerships to pilot-test near-real time surveillance methods in developing areas.
Public health surveillance is the systematic, ongoing assessment of the health of a community, based on the collection, interpretation, and use of health data and information . Public health agencies conduct surveillance to identify and characterize health-related problems and evaluate interventions. In recent years, technological and analytical innovations facilitated public health surveillance systems designed for rapid identification of communicable disease epidemics. These systems monitor pre-diagnostic information – such as patient syndromes (i.e., constellations of signs and symptoms, such as "influenza-like illness" defined by fever and specific respiratory symptoms) or chief complaints – to detect outbreaks before traditional surveillance approaches based on more definitive diagnoses, and to provide near-real time situational awareness during outbreaks or heightened concern for outbreaks [2, 3].
Most of these systems are currently deployed in high-income countries. This is understandable, as the hardware, software, communication systems, and human resources needed to operate them are not widely available in developing countries. If the tools and approaches of near-real time surveillance could be adapted to low-resource settings, though, they could help health authorities address surveillance challenges . For example, syndromic surveillance could detect emerging disease outbreaks before diagnostic criteria are established; automated data processing could reduce human workload; and objective criteria for assessing morbidity trends could help central offices aggregate and interpret surveillance results across healthcare facilities.
On September 11–12, 2007, a meeting convened in Bangkok, Thailand, to consider how the tools and approaches of near-real time surveillance could be adapted to developing settings . The workshop was organized by the Johns Hopkins University/Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) and U.S. Department of Defense Global Emerging Infections Surveillance and Response System (DoD-GEIS), and hosted by the Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences (AFRIMS), a joint Royal Thai Army-U.S. Army center in Bangkok. There were 35 participants representing Ministries of Health, universities, and militaries in 13 countries (Table 1), and the World Health Organization (WHO).
Guénaël Rodier (Director, International Health Regulations Coordination, WHO), in the keynote presentation, introduced the new International Health Regulations. IHR (2005), which entered into force in June 2007, requires WHO member states to strengthen their existing capacity for disease surveillance and response . While the previous Regulations covered only four specific diseases (cholera, plague, yellow fever, and smallpox), IHR (2005), addressing the threat of new and emerging diseases, requires countries to notify WHO of any events that may constitute a public health emergency of international concern. The presentations and discussions that followed Dr. Rodier's presentation considered how near real-time surveillance could improve outbreak detection and public health situational awareness in developing countries.
Three speakers described national systems for notifiable disease reporting and outbreak detection. Soawapak Hinjoy and Rungnapa Prasanthong presented Thailand's communicable disease surveillance program, which tracks 70 conditions. At healthcare facilities, patient data are entered into computer using a standardized information system (at health centers) or various software (at hospitals), and emailed to district health offices. At district and higher-level offices, epidemiological software helps assess trends and identify outbreaks. The system facilitates timely outbreak detection by including syndromes and provisional diagnoses given before laboratory confirmation (laboratory results may be added to the database later). Challenges include under-utilization of data and internet access problems at sub-national levels.
Nada Ghosn described Lebanon's notifiable disease surveillance program, focusing on 4 diseases for which rapid detection is especially important . Public and private hospitals report cases of hepatitis A, brucellosis, amebic dysentery, and typhoid fever monthly, by mail, through provincial offices to the Ministry of Health. There, data are entered into computer and epidemiological software is used to compare them to historical levels, generating alerts when thresholds are met. While alerts have high positive predictive value for verified outbreaks, they often occur weeks after outbreaks begin. The Ministry of Health is considering electronic data entry at hospitals to speed data transmission and public health response.
Fadzilah Kamaludin described two complementary systems of Malaysia's Ministry of Health. The notifiable disease reporting system, which had used telephone, fax, or mail to transmit data from hospitals through district offices to the Ministry of Health, instituted electronic data entry at district offices in 2004. This sped data transmission and analysis, but rapidly adding new case definitions remained difficult. The Ministry of Health thus initiated surveillance for six syndromes likely to capture patients with emerging, epidemic-prone diseases. A recent evaluation found the syndromic surveillance system's fax-based reporting cumbersome for hospital staff, and therefore recommended electronic data entry for this system as well.
Three speakers described systems designed specifically for rapid outbreak detection. Jariyanart Gaywee presented a system developed by AFRIMS for use by Royal Thai Army units in remote border areas near Cambodia, Myanmar, and Malaysia. Each day, units send information on diseases of military importance (such as malaria and respiratory illness) by radio or fax to their regional headquarters, where data are entered into computer and emailed to AFRIMS for analysis. The system has high acceptability in the Royal Thai Army. Challenges include internet access problems and frequent rotation of soldiers who operate the system, requiring frequent training of new personnel.
Hadi Siswoyo presented the Early Warning Outbreak Recognition System (EWORS) developed by the Indonesian Ministry of Health and U.S. Naval Medical Research Unit-2 (Jakarta) . Selected provincial hospitals collect sign and symptom data from patients with suspected acute infection and enter the data into computer using EWORS software, which facilitates comparison to historical values for outbreak detection. Data also is emailed to the central hub for analysis daily. The Ministry of Health has found EWORS especially useful in detecting and tracking dengue and diarrhea outbreaks, but would prefer more frequent and thorough analysis at EWORS sites to complement central analysis.
Giselle Soto reported an evaluation of Alerta, a Peruvian Navy system designed by U.S. Naval Medical Research Center Detachment (Lima) and Voxiva . Alerta allows data transmission by internet or mobile phone from surveillance sites to the system hub (reporting is weekly or daily, depending on the disease or syndrome). Alerta facilitated response to outbreaks that otherwise would not have been identified quickly, including at remote Amazon bases, where data transmission using cellular networks has proven especially useful. Challenges after 4 years of operation include turnover of trained personnel, conducting regular and efficient monitoring and evaluation, and incorporation of laboratory data.
The final three speakers provided overviews of methodologies common in syndromic surveillance systems. Sheri Lewis identified critical considerations in selecting data sources for surveillance systems . Kieran Moore described how the software interface and visualization tools can improve data interpretation, drawing on examples from several U.S.-based syndromic surveillance systems . Andres Lescano  presented the key analytic methods for syndromic surveillance systems, including statistical methods for both outbreak detection and system performance monitoring.
Participants divided into several small groups for facilitated discussion of three broad questions: 1) What is the current state of outbreak surveillance in participants' countries? 2) How could electronic systems enhance outbreak surveillance? 3) What is needed to achieve this improved state, and what are the obstacles? Facilitators summarized each group's session for the full group of meeting participants, which then discussed the small group results.
Several participants suggested a need for more open-source software that Ministries of Health could adapt to their particular surveillance needs. Participants using various commercial software for transmitting, visualizing, and analyzing surveillance data found it effective but identified recurring licensing costs and an incomplete sense of ownership (since the supplier provides enhancements or adaptations) as significant limitations. Participants identified several freely available software packages used in syndromic surveillance systems that might be adapted to developing settings, and felt that partnerships between system developers in resource-limited areas and experienced syndromic surveillance practitioners would facilitate the adaptation.
There was general agreement that innovative surveillance practitioners in developing countries would benefit from stronger professional networking, so that they could learn from each other's experience and share ideas. A web-based forum was suggested as a way to facilitate international networking. It was noted that collecting surveillance "success stories" through such networking could help practitioners communicate the importance of their work to policy-makers and sponsors.
The need for frequent training because of personnel turnover and attrition was a common challenge. One suggestion for achieving better competence for public health practice, including surveillance, in the healthcare workforce was to incorporate basic training into medical and nursing school curricula, thereby reducing requirements for on-the-job training. Several participants suggested that Ministries of Health include private sector healthcare providers when conducting surveillance-response continuing education campaigns, not just public hospitals.
Participants noted that many Ministries of Health require collection of data that could be used for effective syndromic surveillance, if reporting were timelier. For example, some syndromic surveillance systems in the United States and elsewhere define syndromes using International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes, which are reported by hospitals in many countries. Electronic data entry during initial data collection was identified as a key facilitating factor in making data available for analysis in near-real time. Various platforms for collecting and transmitting patient data were discussed, including personal digital assistants, mobile phones, and laptop computers.
By bringing together public health practitioners from countries with limited resources for surveillance and countries with well-funded surveillance efforts, the meeting reported here could be a first step in extending the benefits of near-real time surveillance to developing settings. Subsequent steps should include identifying funding and partnerships to pilot-test surveillance approaches or tools, such as training methods, software, and data collection platforms, for improving outbreak detection and public health situational awareness in developing areas. Obstacles to implementing such innovations are significant, but as the experience of some meeting participants proves, not insurmountable.
We thank the meeting participants for thoughtful presentations and the small group leaders for facilitating very productive discussion: Jacqueline Coberly, Brian Feighner, Kieran Moore, and Julie Pavlin. We are grateful to Sue Pagan and Raquel Robinson for administrative coordination of the proceedings and the meeting, respectively. The views expressed in this paper are those of the authors, and are not to be construed as the official views of the Department of Defense.


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A large well equipped bathroom is situated between the twin bedrooms. A second shower room with toilet and wash hand basin is also available to guests.
The main living room is extremely attractive and comfortable, with beamed ceiling, ample comfortable sofas and chairs. A double patio door opens directly to the large covered terrace, and enjoys the same lovely views with the setting sun in the evening.
The large, attractive and well equipped kitchen/diner has cooker, hob, microwave and dishwasher available.
Lovely well stocked garden with shrubs and fruit trees.
A large well furnished covered terrace with a view of pool, garden, vineyards and hills.
There are four golf courses within one hours drive. Vigo 9 holes is 40 minutes away.
Notes on accommodation: The bungalow is a much loved holiday home of the owners, with good quality furniture and personal items which are left there for the guests enjoyment. Families, with respect for this aspect are welcome, and will enjoy to the full, the ambiance and warmth that this trusting attitude instills. Outside: The garden is well secured with walls, fences and gates, for the safety of children. The rural road finishes at the property so traffic risk is not a problem. The private good sized swimming pool is directly accessible from the garden and terrace, and therefore caution and due diligence is required where small children are involved. Utility Room: The utility room has a washing machine available to guests. Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service: All linen and towels are provided, as are covers for the pool loungers. A change of towels and bed linen is available when reasonably required. A maid service can be provided if required at extra cost. Other: The Large attractive covered terrace needs a special mention, as the perfect place to spend those balmy evenings looking at the garden, pool, views and setting sun. Comfortable terrace table and chairs are provided.
Accueil chaleureux de Robin et Broc ( chien très humain!) avec un suivi de notre sejour ( descriptif pour les visites, lieux de restauration etc....). Seul bémol! Les propriétaires de la maison jouxtant celle-ci peu sympathiques avec un petit chien ( roquet) toujours aux abois! Une belle expérience néanmoins! Nous étions deux mais maison idéale pour une famille ou deux couples ( deux salles de bain). Au plaisir de refaire une halte dans cette belle région riche en culture et gastronomie!
The property is a home away from home with everything you need. The pool was great to keep our young children occupied, we did wine tasting and pipped over to Portugal for a day and visited the local area. We would keep this property in mind for future holidays and Robin was very helpful.
Four lovely sandy estuary and Atlantic beaches are within ten minutes drive, with rockpools adjacent to the main beach at the spectacular Playa O Muino. Numerous other sandy and pine clad beaches are within 30 minutes drive on both the Spanish and Portuguese side of the Rio Minho. Surfing beaches are numerous in the area with schools and equipment hire available.
Porto is the most convenient airport (one hours drive) with Ryanair flying from many bases, including Stansted, Bristol, Birminham and Liverpool.. Santiago de Compestela is a similar distance but takes rather longer. Clickair now run a twice weekly flight to Vigo from Gatwick.Bilbao and Santander ferry ports are about 6 - 8 hours drive through lovely countryside. We recommend car hire to get the best out of this lovely area, pickups are available from airports. Ask for details of cheap deals.
O Rosal 15 mins walk - 3 mins drive. La Guarda - fishing harbour, 10 minutes drive. Celtic Village. 10 minutes drive. Tui and Valenca, Historic towns - 20 mins drive. Santiago de Compostela 1.5 hours drive. Porto city 1.5 hours drive.
Surfing, canoeing, white water rafting, sailing, horse riding and hiking facilities are all available in the area. Just ask for details. Many good restaurants locally, Supermarket 3 -5 mins drive. The bungalow is in the middle of the celebrated Rosal an Albarino wine producing area, with numerous vineyards and bodegas. The Port and wine producing areas of Porto and Douro are within 1.5 hours drive.
Booking Notes: On confirmation of booking a 33.3 % deposit is to be paid with balance on arrival. Changeover Day: Changeover day flexible. Notes on prices: Prices are for the property per night in euros. Minimum of 6 nights in peak months, but please ask at other times. Couples requiring only one bedroom ask for reduced rate. Stays of longer than 7 nights October to March qualify for 10 euros per night reduction.


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Community ArtShare
T. B. Scott Library's Community ArtShare program originated in 2006 with a $10,000 grant from the Mead Witter Foundation, Inc. with which secure display cases, easels, and other items were procured that have enabled the library to become a place for local artists and collectors to display their creations and hobbies. Displays featuring one or more artists or collectors are featured each month on an ongoing basis.
It's All About Perspective!
January 2023 – February 2023
We start the new year of Beyond Books: Community ArtShare with an exhibit entitled: It's All About Perspective, by Chase Davis, which will be on display the months of January and February at the T. B. Scott Free Library.
Chase is a local artist born and raised in Merrill. At the age of 3 he was diagnosed with autism. His mom, Julie, says he will always need some assistance with his day-to-day life, but he has come a long way from the early years. He has had a love of trains, planes, and semi-trucks since very young. She continues to say that Autistics can become obsessive about their interests and Chase's love turned into drawings. She believes it is calming for Chase to draw his favorite things.
Chase has a wonderful perspective in his drawings. His favorite medium is a simple #2 pencil on paper which has resulted in a few hundred sketchbooks filled with his creations. Local railroad enthusiasts have been supporting and encouraging Chase throughout the years with gifts of calendars and magazines which he uses for inspiration.
When Chase was in high school, some of his drawings were made into Christmas cards which were sold around town. He made over $900 which he then donated to his specials needs classroom for field trips and extras for the classroom. Chase was also featured in a national railroad magazine called, Railfan & Railroad.
When Chase breezes into the library, we always ask him how he's doing, and he always enthusiastically answers, "Living the dream!" The art he draws on paper, and the happiness he creates just by being himself, is a wonderful gift.
And in the end, it's all about perspective.
Baskets Galore and More by Cindy Leskey
Merrill Memorabilia – Leidiger Brewing Company
Wait, That's LEGO? – Tim & Dawn Dunbar
Fins and Feathers of the Northwoods – Bill Pittman
Rocks, Canvas, and Coasters, Oh My! – Tom Lambrecht
MAPS High School Seniors Students' Art Exhibit
Conversations with God artwork by Ann M. Jaroski
Borzoi: The Hounds of Russia from the Private Collection of Resolute Farms
Nautical Instruments from the Private Collection of Carl Weinert
Working Warriors: Military Life Beyond Combat – provided courtesy of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum
Buttons: Advent, Christmas, Bingo and More! from the Private Collection of Kathleen Marquardt
"Wire & Found Object" Sculptures by David Jones
Photography of Tom Algire
For the Love of Snoopy: Private Collection
Pocket Watches: Robbie Johnson
Breyer Model Horses: Esther Trostle
Wisconsin Remembers Traveling Exhibit
Origami Creations: Troy Hanson
Universal Creations: Xoché Heller
Mini Art Fair: Local Artists
MAPS High School Senior Students' Art Exhibit
Portraits of Personalities: David L. Sladky