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"Second City," Washington Post, Oct. 2, 2005. A final farewell.GO TO THE STORY
"It's profoundly unsettling for a Manhattanite to be following the news these days. I've found it all but impossible to tear myself away from the televised scenes of mounting chaos in New Orleans and on the Gulf Coast, though I did take a quick look the other day at the first 'Second City' column I filed after 9/11. It started like this: 'We're all right, thanks. It took a week or two for us to pull ourselves together, but New Yorkers have finally started to emerge from their holes, looking for all that art offers in times of trial: inspiration, diversion, catharsis, escape.' It will take a lot longer for the victims of Hurricane Katrina to reconstitute their lives, and longer still, I fear, for them to regain access to the solace of art..."
"Second City," Washington Post, Sept. 4, 2005. The Irish Repertory Theatre, Primary Stages, Mark Morris at Mostly Mozart, and more.GO TO THE STORY
"Respighi is known in this country for 'The Fountains of Rome', 'The Pines of Rome' and not much else, but in Italy he's rightly admired as a witty, wonderfully lyrical composer. 'La Bella Dormente' is all that and more, and Basil Twist's magical staging commingles singers, puppets and puppeteers to tell the familiar tale (at the end they all dance together, in a breathtaking piece of theatrical wizardry). The puppets were bewitchingly characterful, the singers first-rate. How sad to think that this show received only a half-dozen performances! It belongs in an off-Broadway theater, where it would surely run until the end of time…"
"Second City," Washington Post, Aug. 7, 2005. Basil Twist, Merce Cunningham, and Yukio Mishima at the Lincoln Center Festival, plus Pilobolus, the Mint Theater Company, and more.GO TO THE STORY
"Whenever visiting out-of-towners ask me to recommend a play, they usually have Broadway in mind. Alas, it isn't always possible for me to send them there with a clear conscience, but the good news is that I can now wholeheartedly recommend two Broadway shows, John Patrick Shanley's 'Doubt' and William Finn's 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,' both of which are guaranteed to give great pleasure without insulting the intelligence. The bad news (so to speak) is that both shows are selling out every performance. What to do? As any Second City theatergoer in good standing will gladly tell you, the really smart plays are to be found off-Broadway…"
"Second City," Washington Post, July 3, 2005. Alan Ayckbourn, Ragtime, Jack Jones, Luciana Souza, and more.GO TO THE STORY
"Tenuously based on a wisp of plot lifted from Gene Kelly's 'American in Paris' film of 1951, Christopher Wheeldon's new ballet pulls out all the usual gay-Paree-ooh-la-la stops, deploying them with the self-assurance we have come to expect from the maker of 'Scènes de Ballet' and 'Carnival of the Animals.' So what's not to like? Only the fact that nobody onstage does anything even slightly unexpected. Nice decor by Adrienne Lobel and a nifty title-role performance from Damian Woetzel, but those of us who have been following Wheeldon from the beginning of his choreographic career know he can dig deeper than this…"
"Second City," Washington Post, June 5, 2005. Christopher Wheeldon's An American in Paris, Austin Pendleton's Orson's Shadow, Gary Burton at Birdland, Edward Hopper at Peter Findlay Gallery, and more.GO TO THE STORY
"Accompanied by the slow movement of Schubert's E-flat Piano Trio, 'Rock of Ages' is one of those deceptively simple-looking Mark Morris dances whose unforced, understated beauty leaves you in breathless wonder when the curtain falls. The word 'masterpiece' has long since been devalued to the point of meaninglessness by overuse, but if 'Rock of Ages' isn't one, there's no such thing…"
"Second City," Washington Post, May 1, 2005. Pat Metheny, Mark Morris, Doubt, Milton Avery, and more. GO TO THE STORY
(In case you were wondering, I took the month of April off. "Second City" returns to the Sunday Washington Post on May 1.)
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"Don't go getting smug on me, but I'm feeling a slight touch of envy. What did you Washingtonians get to see in February? American Ballet Theatre's all-Fokine program at the Kennedy Center and the unveiling of Helen Frankenthaler's sublime 'Nature Abhors a Vacuum' at the National Gallery, that's what. And what did we get to see up here in Second City? 'The Gates: Central Park, New York, 1979-2005,' otherwise known as 7,500 orange nylon sheets flapping in the wind…"
"Second City," Washington Post, Mar. 6, 2005. David Ostwald and Anat Cohen, Ethan Iverson, Diane Arbus, Beckett revivals, and more.GO TO THE STORY
"One of the perennial joys of following the arts in Second City is the unparalleled opportunity it gives me to watch promising artists become themselves. I've had an eye on Jessica Molaskey ever since she sang her first cabaret gig, so I knew what it meant when she made her debut in January at the Oak Room of the Algonquin Hotel—and blew the roof off…"
"Second City," Washington Post, Feb. 6, 2005. Jessica Molaskey, Nine Parts of Desire, Audra McDonald, Jane Freilicher, and more.GO TO THE STORY
"I didn't expect wonders when I went to Lincoln Center to hear Hilary Hahn play the Elgar Violin Concerto with Sir Colin Davis and the New York Philharmonic—just a beautiful performance. Nor was it my idea to go in the first place, even though I'm one of Hahn's most ardent fans. I don't make it to all that many orchestral concerts nowadays, but a friend wanted to hear this one, so I got the tickets, showed up at Avery Fisher Hall in the pouring rain and settled into my seat, little knowing that I was to behold a miracle..."
"Second City," Washington Post, Jan. 2, 2005. Hilary Hahn, Julia Dollison, The Rivals, and more.GO TO THE STORY
"The cultural lives of most big cities are dominated by a handful of thousand-ton institutional gorillas, the fixed stars by which local art lovers navigate, sometimes cheering and sometimes grumbling. The trouble with too many of these well-heeled palaces of art is that when they call the tune, you usually have to dance or stay home. Not so in Second City. Sure, we have our own gorillas, but their power to call New York's cultural tune is sharply restricted by a lengthy list of competitors, large and small…"
"Second City," Washington Post, Dec. 5, 2004. Milton Avery, Phil Woods, Woody Allen, and more.GO TO THE STORY
"Never mind the damn election. The most important art exhibit in Second City—maybe even in all of America—is the Giorgio Morandi show on display at Lucas Schoormans Gallery through Dec. 4. That's what I call news..."
"Second City," Washington Post, Nov. 7, 2004. Giorgio Morandi, Laugh Whore, American Ballet Theatre at City Center, New York City Opera's Dialogues of the Carmelites, Mary Foster Conklin sings Leiber and Stoller, and more.GO TO THE STORY
"September is the expectant month. Limp from their summer vacations, art-loving Second Citians await the new season and fantasize about things to come, eagerly but not always lovingly. We're all delighted, for instance, that the Museum of Modern Art will be reopening on Nov. 20—but irked that it'll now cost $20 a head to get in. (The Met still costs $12, thank heavens.) Fortunately, the Great Art Machine didn't grind to a total halt between summer and fall, meaning that I was able to spend my usual share of nights on the town, chasing after pleasure…."
"Second City," Washington Post, Oct. 3, 2004. Mark O'Connor's Hot Swing Trio, the Jazz Standard, The Bald Soprano, Kristin Chenoweth at Carnegie Hall, and more.GO TO THE STORY
"The Lincoln Center Festival has long since become a summertime fixture in Second City, but one too often noteworthy for the studied eccentricity of its self-consciously wide-ranging fare. Having had sharply critical things to say about the festival in the past, I'm happy—relieved, actually—to report that it's now striking a better artistic balance…"
"Second City," Washington Post, Aug. 1, 2004. The Ashton Celebration, Much Ado About Nothing, Roger Kellaway and Bill Charlap, Joan Mitchell lithographs, and more.GO TO THE STORY
"This is an anniversary of sorts—my 50th report from Second City. I'm not feeling especially nostalgic, though, so I'll skip the backward-looking rhapsodies and concentrate instead on something I've learned from writing this monthly column. The superabundance of New York, it seems, can turn even the most idealistic among us into tiresome perfectionists who expect everything to be ideal at all times. We forget that mixed bags also contain good stuff—and the bigger the bag, the more treats it can hold..."
"Second City," Washington Post, July 4, 2004. Childe Hassam at the Met, Charlie Victor Romeo, Mark Morris and the Bad Plus, the JVC Jazz Festival, and more.GO TO THE STORY
"As the dormouse in 'Alice in Wonderland' observes, 'Things are much of a muchness.' That's what the cultural life of Second City is like—much of a muchness, so much so that it's sometimes too much so. On the other hand, what looks cool on paper often fails to pan out in person. Even the near-infallible Metropolitan Museum of Art has been known to slip a cog on occasion, a case in point being the recent opening of the Pierre and Maria-Gaetana Matisse Collection..."
"Second City, Washington Post, June 6, 2004. The Matisse Collection, "Constable's Skies," Kristin Chenoweth in Candide, Kyra Nichols in Liebeslieder Walzer, and more.GO TO THE STORY
"April in Second City is a bridge between seasons. The skies turn blue, the trees turn green, New York City Opera gives way to New York City Ballet, and every producer on Broadway tries to cram in as many opening nights as possible in preparation for the Tony Awards. As for me, I was longing for a little time off to smell the cherry blossoms. Instead, I've been going to four or five shows a week, which is not my idea of nothing to do...."
"Second City," Washington Post, May 2, 2004. Lynn Nottage's Intimate Apparel, Jane Freilicher, Bill Charlap, John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey, and more.GO TO THE STORY
"I rarely lose sleep when I find myself at odds with the conventional wisdom, but quite a few musicians whose opinion I respect are fans of Brad Mehldau, a much- praised young pianist whose playing has always left me stone-cold. So when Jazz at Lincoln Center booked Mehldau for a week of solo recitals, I decided to give him another try and see whether my ears might have been on wrong. They weren't…"
"Second City," Washington Post, Apr. 4, 2004. Brad Mehldau, Paul Taylor, Propeller's Midsummer Night's Dream, and more.GO TO THE STORY
"Spring is here, or near, or one of those things, and curtains are going up all over Manhattan as if to compensate for the slew of closing notices posted at the end of the long, cold winter. Three Broadway shows, 'Anna in the Tropics,' 'Never Gonna Dance' and 'The Retreat From Moscow,' just took their last bows, and 'Gypsy' was on the verge of doing the same thing until its producers changed their minds at the last minute. I would have been perfectly happy to trade 'Gypsy' for 'Anna,' but the two other closings were no great loss, and in their place we now have a big-name Shakespeare production and a pair of new plays, all deserving of attention, albeit in differing degrees…"
"Second City," Washington Post, Mar. 7, 2004. King Lear, Big Bill, New York City Ballet's Jewels, Maria Schneider, and more.GO TO THE STORY
"NYCB invited Broadway baby Susan Stroman ('Contact,' 'The Producers) to make 'Double Feature,' a full-evening ballet set to the songs of Irving Berlin and Walter Donaldson. You are perhaps wondering what the hell that has to do with Balanchine? Well, it seems that he spent a goodly chunk of the Thirties and Forties choreographing on Broadway and in Hollywood. Makes perfect sense, right? (Wrong.)..."
"Second City," Washington Post, Feb. 1, 2004. New York City Ballet's Balanchine 100 festival, Bob Brookmeyer's New Art Orchestra, Mark Rothko at PaceWildenstein, Private Jokes, Public Places, and more.GO TO THE STORY
"I'd been feeling slightly sour about life in Second City, having barely survived the usual pre-Christmas deadline scramble, and it occurred to me that it might be fun to dish up a year-end list of the Loudest Dogs of 2003. But as the lights of Manhattan twinkled outside the window of my jet, 'Taboo,' 'Rose's Dilemma,' 'Urban Cowboy,' 'Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks' and 'The Look of Love' suddenly seemed as stale as last month's stump speeches…"
"Second City," Washington Post, Jan. 4, 2004. The best of New York in 2003.GO TO THE STORY
"I want to know what possessed Mark Morris to give the local premiere of 'All Fours,' an unexpectedly angst-prone dance set to Bartók's raspingly dissonant Fourth String Quartet, anywhere but right here in Second City. I should have seen it at least twice, and I wish I hadn't had to go all the way to Newark to see it just once, because it was too complex and ambiguous to digest at a single sitting..."
"Second City," Washington Post, Dec. 7, 2003. Mark Morris, La Juive at the Met, The Caretaker, "Sargent's Women," the Lascivious Biddies, and more.GO TO THE STORY
"I always go to see American Ballet Theatre at the monstrous Metropolitan Opera House each spring, but I always have a better time when they move to the shabby-genteel, reasonably sized City Center…"
"Second City," Washington Post, Nov. 2, 2003. Wesla Whitfield, ABT's Pillar of Fire, Merce Cunningham, Alex Katz, and more.GO TO THE STORY
"'Trumbo,'" at the Westside, is a repulsively sanctimonious two- man staged reading based on the letters of Dalton Trumbo..."
"Second City," Washington Post, Oct. 5, 2003. "Trumbo," "The Thing About Men," Marvin Stamm, Bud Shank, Stacey Kent, and more.GO TO THE STORY
"What does the fall season hold in store for Washingtonians planning a trip to Second City?..."
"Second City," Washington Post, Sept. 5, 2003. A preview of New York's fall season.GO TO THE STORY
"It is with a certain reluctance that I proclaim the excellence of a museum whose galleries have heretofore been delightfully undercrowded …"
"Second City," Washington Post, Aug. 3, 2003. The National Academy of Design, plus Maria Schneider, Julia Dollison, Kate McGarry, Raul Midon, Angelica Torn in Edge, and more.GO TO THE STORY
"Adelson Galleries outdid itself with a Maurice Prendergast retrospective..."
"Second City," Washington Post, July 6, 2003. Maurice Prendergast at Adelson Galleries, Marsden Hartley at Berry-Hill Gallery, John Marin at Richard York Gallery, I Am My Own Wife, Sandy Stewart and Bill Charlap at the Algonquin Oak Room, and more.GO TO THE STORY
"Christopher Wheeldon, one of the New Yorkers for whom I regularly root, is having a hot spring..."
"Second City," Washington Post, June 1, 2003. Christopher Wheeldon's Carnival of the Animals at New York City Ballet, "Frankenthaler: New Paintings" at Knoedler & Company, Woody Allen's "Writer's Block,:" Hank Jones at Iridium, and more.GO TO THE STORY
"Symphonie Fantastique is a little crazy—a loony masterpiece that defies easy characterization..."
"Second City," Washington Post, May 4, 2003. Basil Twist's Symphonie Fantastique at Lincoln Center, Jane Wilson at DC Moore Gallery, A Year with Frog and Toad, Osvaldo Golijov at Weill Recital Hall, New York City Opera's Rape of Lucretia, and more.GO TO THE STORY
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As a means of sustaining our community and enhancing our faith in Jesus and our connection with each other, we have fellowship ministries and youth ministries that engage people at all levels to socialize and encourage faith development and common bonds. We are in this world together with others, and our ministries celebrate our collective unity with friendships and connections that help share the journey of life.
Fellowship gatherings for lunches, receptions, funerals, and special event all throughout the year.
Group Dining out once a month at local restaurants.
Our Worship Service includes a Time for Children. Children attend the beginning of service, and then are invited to go out for a children's presentation of the gospel, along with craft or game. Children return to the service in time for Holy Communion with their families.
Our Senior High Youth Ministry is called KICS and meets periodically, as well as particiating in summer workcamp, community service activities and fellowship events. Our youth can be seen doing yard sales, holiday babysitting, toddler parties, and more.
Children participate in an annual Christmas program, and are encouraged to share their musical talents with our choirs and instrumental performances.
If one of these groups is interesting to you, please feel free to join in. You may call the church office for more information. We would be happy to get you going.


TV-productions previously considered too costly and cumbersome to make are becoming reality thanks to clever use of TriCaster, Viz Engine and IP.
Norwegian media house Screen Media has started using a combination of graphics generators from Vizrt and NewTek's TriCaster live production system to produce high quality productions at a far lower cost than was previously possible.
A daughter company of Norway's largest private broadcaster TV 2, Screen Media produces hundreds of hours of content every year. But now they can also apply their high production values to smaller niche events.
"Combining graphics from Vizrt, the TriCaster and NewTek's IP protocol NDI has allowed us to produce smaller events like the Norwegian Juice and Smoothie Championships to the same high quality standards we apply to everything we do," says Kenneth Dammyr, head of technology at Screen Media.
NDI, or Network Device Interface, is an open protocol which allows any video compatible products to share video across a local area network. It is considered an important step towards TV production which relies far less on cables.
The TriCaster, known in the industry as "a studio in a box", is a multi-camera production system in a single housing, which replaces what used to be racks of traditional video production tools.
"NDI replaces traditional SDI cables, and improves capacity. This means we now can link as many cameras as we need with the TriCaster, while having space and capacity to add graphics," explains Dammyr.
The graphics comes from Vizrt's Viz Engine, which is also behind the advanced graphics used across all of TV 2's output – along with that of most of the world's major broadcasters.
"It's a winning combination," says Alex Wold, sales advisor at Mediability, which provided TriCasters for Screen Media.
"Being able to dramatically cut costs while increasing workflow efficiency with systems like the TriCaster, NDI and Vizrt's solutions is simply priceless," says Wold.
Kenneth Dammyr at Screen Media agrees.
"With the digitalisation of TV production, there is an ever-increasing demand for content to fill more and more channels.
"Yet the money pot largely stays the same, which means being able to create high quality productions at a fraction of the cost is crucial," says Dammyr.
TriCaster is also fast becoming the standard for video production training in the educational sector, and is widely used by public offices and a range of production companies.
"Combining NDI and TriCaster allows for fantastic opportunities which simplify the production process while also cutting costs for anyone who needs to produce high quality video," says Alexander Wold at Mediability.


Sandeep Mohan is changing the manner in which indie films are distributed in a small but very revolutionary way. I decided to speak to him post the screening of his sophomore film Hola Venky! Chaipatty in Bangalore. And this video is an abridged version of our conversation. Do share and like, and don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel.


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Lost Empire: The first Theme Park of Sri Lanka
Controversy rages in Athens over the film on Alexander the Great.
Ajith's part in Steel outfit
Aravinda leads new cooking team'
Looking ahead towards 1999
Conrad back from Down Under
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Popular Indian songstress, Anamika sang "Tikiri Liya" to the throbbing rhythm of her band at a concert at the New Delhi Inter-Continental to usher in the Festive Season.
Scores of invitees in the audience of diplomats and businessmen took the floor provided below the stage and gyrated to the rhythm of the tune.
Joining Anamika on stage for the foot-tapper was the Sri Lanka High Commissioner, Mangala Moonesinghe. The concert titled "Anamika sings for Sri Lanka" was co-sponsored by the Ceylon Tourist Board, New Delhi and Hotel Inter-Continental.
As the concert progressed with Anamika's own chart busters, she threw dozens of her recorded cassettes and CD's at the enthusiastic dancers below the stage, as gifts. The audience finally moved out for a very late dinner, after a long workout to Anamika's music. "Tikiri Liya" was written down for Anamika by the Director, New Delhi Office of the Ceylon Tourist Board, Pani Seneviratne, who is now planning to hold a concert with her in Sri Lanka. The Colombo Office of the Ceylon Tourist Board is already in touch with the Hotel and Travel Industries to secure their assistance for the concert.
By means of this concert the Ceylon Tourist Board is hoping to project a positive image of Sri Lanka aimed at Indian youth. During the post-Diwali winter period a large number of weddings take place in Northern India and the Ceylon Tourist Board feels that this is the right time to promote Sri Lanka as a honeymoon destination.
By Sanath Weerasuriya
Nigel Elvis Kingsley, the Elvis Presley look-alike will be in Sri Lanka to perform for the birthday anniversary of late 'King of Rock n'Roll', which falls on January 8.
Hawaiian born Nigel, one of Europe's most famous Elvis impersonators, will perform at Cyclone starting from January 8. Nigel's tour will consist of ten live performances at Cyclone and the farewell concert at Trans Asia Hotel on January 20.
Nigel Kingsley is famous for his interactive and stunning shows that thrills audiences around the world bringing back memories of Elvis, one of music's biggest legends.
Nigel will be in Colombo on January 5 and the music for 'The King' will be provided by "Absolute', the band from Manila, Philippines.
'Absolute' is a seven member outfit now performing at the 'Cyclone'.
According to Russel Fernando of Cyclone, Nigel performed over 1000 sensations worldwide since 1972. This includes 17 shows in Las Vegas.
Nigel Kingsley surprises audiences repeatedly with his own personal touches, when he presents 'Roses' and 'Teddy Bears' to the fans in the audience.
He will be doing the same thing here in Colombo.
Few have visited and the others are talking about the fun and beauty of Disneyland, Disney World, Theme Parks in US, Japan, France etc.
But how many are lucky enough to visit these parks? Of course, it is a rich man's world!
No, not any more! Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse and other friends too will be coming to stay in Sri Lanka.
The construction of Lanka's first ever theme park called 'The Lost Empire' will begin in mid-1999 and finish by mid-2001.
'The Lost Empire Theme Park' is a project by Splash International Limited of Switzerland. This Swiss-Sri Lankan business venture, based in Nunnigen, Switzerland, is run by Vidarshana Munasinghe and Glenn Mueller.
Mr. Munasinghe, a Sri Lankan living in Europe for the past eighteen years, is the local partner in this project. Also he is on the board of directors of the mother company in Europe.
"After months of research, the exact site for the park has been chosen and recently accepted by the Board of Investment. Architects' plans have also begun in depicting the park's detailed lay-out. The site will be situated between Sri Lanka's three main places of tourist interest, namely Galle, the anicent city of Kandy and the capital Colombo," said Mr.Munasinghe.
The park's first stage covers approximately 175 acres. Expansion plans have also been forecast to 300 acres within a foreseeable future. It should be added that construction and maintenance costs for the park are significantly less than costs within Europe or the United States and that unlike western countries, competition and rivalry from other park organizations in Asia doesn't actually exist", he added.
A team of expert designers, landscapers and construction engineers have come up with plans to create an imaginative and exciting park encompassing approximately 175 acres.
One of its main focal points will be the construction of a man-made lake with waterfalls, floral gardens and birdlife. Surrounding the entire lake will be some of the leading birds found at the best theme parks around the world.
This will include a Wild West town and live shows, a big wheel and a combined roller-coaster with high speed lifts called Journey To The Centre of The Earth, undoubtedly the park's biggest crowd-puller!.
'Ghost Train', 'Steam Boat', 'Pirate ship', Pedalo Boat', 'Go-cart' "3D Cinema', 'Space Flight;' 'Cable Cars', 'Swiss Bob Sleigh Downhill Run' 'Musical Fountain and Future Town' are some of the other attractions of this 'Lost Empire Theme Park'.
"Sponsoring, as with any project of this scale is paramount to the park's livelihood. All the attractions within the grounds can be sponsored at a given rate and over a certain length of time, with some of the world's leading businesses already showing much enthusiasm to take part. 'Splash International' have emphasized that there are still a number of attractions open for sponsoring and urge those interested to contact them without delay," Munasinghe explained.
The Lost Empire Theme Park is intended to be an affordable attraction for the whole family, housing a variety of up to date rides that meet with strict security regulations.
"Whilst realistically sticking to a conservative budget, we are convinced of the possibility of building an imaginative theme park. A park which will have the drawing power to attract people time and time again, as well as those staying on the island who are familiar with parks on a world-wide scale," Mr. Munasinghe said.
According to Mr. Munasinghe, Sri Lanka's tourist industry is developing rapidly. Figures gathered over the past 10 years indicate that gross earnings have been rising by approximately 10% annually. The need to entertain those tourists during their stay has to be addressed. Up to now hotel entertainment is inadequate with leisure activities and pleasure areas lacking the imagination of a theme park. The travel operators, seeking to increase Sri Lanka's influx of tourists can only do so if the accommodation is there to begin with and local and foreign investors will only invest in new accommodation if the tourists keep on coming!
Based on the 500,000 people that travel to the country each year, it is estimated that an average of 50% would visit the park , with an increase on that figure per year if tourism continues to increase at the predicted rate.
This figure is presently being reached by the country's leading zoological garden! If we consider that approximtely 5% of Sri Lankan residents would attend the park annually (ca.800,000), yearly visiting figures of 1 million will soon become a realistic prediction," he explained.
"The number of staff has been set at around 800, rising to 1500 if predictions of expansion go according to plan. It's envisaged that the majority of personnel within the grounds will come from local residents interested in working in a theme park with training given prior to park opening in 2001," he added.
Singer Michael Jackson has already agreed to grace the occasion at the grand opening of the 'Lost World' in summer 2001.
By Kumaradasa Wagista
Life stories of great men are filmed by veteran filmmakers not only for entertainment but also of educational value.
Hollywood film director Oliver Stone's plans to make a film on 'Alexander the Great'was to become a reality.
The veteran filmmaker even opened up a dialogue with Cultural Minister of Greece Evangelos Venizelos who called on Oliver Stone about two years ago.
After the Minister and the film director met and discussed the matter the possibility of making it was confirmed.
At this meeting the Minister had clearly stated he was concerned about the presentation of Greek history on the screen.
He has however promised to give all assistance to produce the film because of its historical value.
Reportedly, Greece has protested over the venture after newspaper reports stated that director is to portray the warrior king as a drunken bi- sexualist.
The Minister has requested director Oliver Stone to respect the heritage of the Greek nationals who have called the Greece government to intervene on this matter.
This was the first time that a film depicting the life of Alexander the Great (356-322 BC) was planned by a Hollywood film direc-tor.
Meanwhile it was reported in Greece newspapers that Oliver Stone intended presenting Alexander the Great as a homosexualist and the victim of a conspiracy.
Oliver Stone who made films discussing controversial issues like the killing of US President John Kennedy and the Vietnam war in 'Platoon',will play the role of Alexander the Great,it was reported.
However even if the proposed film is produced the question arises whether it is possible for Greece to hold censorship over Hollywood.
Popular television programme producer, editor and dubbing specialist Ajith Dahanayake was a part of the 'BT Melodians Steel Orchestra' now touring Sri Lanka.
Ajith was with BT 'Melodians' as a player of the Steel Pan during his stay in early nineties.
'BT Melodians' led by Terry Noel is now performing in Sri Lanka and are scheduled to leave for UK next week.
"During my stay in London in 1982, I saw a Steel Orchestra comprising 25 members playing at London's famous Notting Hill Gate Carnival. This is an annual event in London in the month of August.
Since I had a liking for music, it nursed a desire in me, to play the Steel Pan.
Terry Noel (who is a JP in London now) presently in Sri Lanka with the BT. Melodians, gave me the opportunity to play with his 'Steel Orchestra', Ajith said.
It was for a short time as I was with them for that carnival week only. I was so proud to be member of this world famous musical group.
I am grateful to my friend Terry for giving me that unforgettable experience in music.' Ajith explained.
Ajith was in London in 80's for his studies on television production at the South Thames College in Wandsworth (London) and also studied at the Central School of Art and Design in photography.
"I did music merely as a hobby and I still do. When the late H.R. Jothipala came with Latha Walpola to London in 1984 to give their maiden performance in Europe I was invited by Stanley Peiris who came along with them to play in his orchestra in London.
That was the beginning of my music career." Ajith reminisced.
"Notting Hill Gate Carnival", a twelve minute documentary made by Ajith was highly appreciated by many.
"One can judge the popularity of this carnival as a force of 60,000 police officers from the Metropolitan Police were deployed to man it," he said.
On his return he joined Cine Link as dubbing director and business co-ordinator. Cine Link functions under director Sanath Dharmaratne.
One of Ajith's biggest achievements in Sri Lanka is working as dubbing director in the 39 episode Tin Tin programme. In this programme, services of more than 16 dubbing artistes were involved.
Aravinda de Silva Sri Lanka's star batsman stepped into a new field last week, when he opened his new Indian Restaurant in Wellawatte.
'Curry Leaf', the posh Indian Restaurant is managed and run by a team of Indians led by Syed Basheer, a popular figure in the catering business in India.
He is from a family in the catering and restaurant business since 1910.
"Whenever I go to India, I never miss to visit their restaurants. This made me to invite Syed and his team to come and manage the new restaurant in Colombo.
This is a partnership business and my other local partner is Dil Wijemanne" Aravinda explained.
'Curry Leaf' has 130 cover capacity, with 77 at ground level and 53 at upper floor.
The manager, Ranbir Singh is also an experienced hotelier who runs this place with his eight Indian chefs.
Curry Leaf has three different types of sections.
Indian Express, set menu and a-la-carte are three types of services available at this restaurant.
"Indian Express' has ready to eat food as you enter the restaurant. 'This is typical Indian fast food mainly served at lunch time.
But it is available during dinner too.' Syed said.
'Set menu food is also quicker and you can have your meal as you order. A-la-carte food will be served in only 20 minutes', he explained.
'Curry Leaf' serves dishes from all parts of India beginning from Punjab to Tamil Nadu State.
Mughlai Tandoor, South Indian Chettinad and authentic Panjabi and Kashmir dishes, Pathani and Rajasthan are some of the popular foods available at this restaurant.
"We change the costume of the staff accordingly. Seven types of costumes come in for the seven days of the week" Syed Basheer said.
'Curry Leaf' buys 90% of the requirements from the local market.
'We do not serve pork or beef. Other than the species not available in Sri Lanka, we buy the stuff from our local suppliers. Mutton, Chicken and Sea Food are much popular among our clients," Syed added.
The investment of this project is shared by Aravinda de Silva and Dil Wijemanne, who too is a newcomer to the restaurant business.
'We may expand this to other areas as well. But we will wait and see how this will go down, with our local clientele,' Aravinda said.
"I am sure this will become a success as this is in the hands of Indian expatriates," he said.
The family of Syed Ibrahim, the father of Syed Basheer has been in the catering business from 1910 and were manufacturing and marketing bakery and confectionery items, soft drinks in India.
This family was the only manufacturer and supplier of aerated waters and bakery products to the British residents before independence. They owned and operated four restaurants and departmental stores under the name "Crown Bakery, Stores and Cafe" and with the goodwill and reputation earned by the family they acquired the catering rights at the Bangalore Turf Club for a uninterruputed period of 23 years.
The present Canopy Restaurant in Bangalore was started in 1978 by Syed Ibrahim and his eldest son Syed Basheer.
Syed Basheer is the Managing Partner of the Canopy Restaurant. He has three sons gearing themselves to assist him to further develop his business.
Apart from this, Basheer had started a multi-cuisine restaurant in Coimbatore called "Dakshin".
Another restaurant was started 3 years ago with an investment of Rs. 30 lakhs at Koramangala where Indian, Continential, Chinese, Tandoor and Mughalai food is served.
By Kumaradasa Wagista.
Hopefully more films will be produced in 1999 unlike last year which saw only to a handful of productions. Last year 16 films were released in the five circuits, which is considered to be low. Adding insult to injury some of these films did not live up to box office expectations, National Film Corporation sources revealed.
The first film to be released for the New Year is the international award winner 'Pauru Walalu' (Walls Within),which won the best actress award for Nita Fernando at the Singapore International Film Festival and three prestigious awards at the 18th International Amiens Film Festival held in France in November. "I am hoping to release the film in January if everything goes well, "Producer - actress Nita Fernando said. Her film will be released in the fifth circuit.
Another celebrated event scheduled to take place this year is the world premiere of the first Sri Lanka -Australia co-production 'Mandakini'.(The Milky Way).The premiere of this film is slated to be held under the distinguished patronage of Australian VIP's and aborigines at Greater Union Theater Sydney on March 07." As this circuit has a large number of cinema houses we are confident of 'Mandakini' being screened in all important cities in Australia and New Zealand "co producer Kirthi Karunaratne said. According to him arrangements have already made to screen 'Mandakini' in European countries also. Director H.D.Premaratne will attend the world premiere.
Young film maker Boody Keerthisena's second feature film 'Mille Soya' is scheduled to be screened before the Public Performances Board this month. It relates a story of a group of Sri Lankan youth going in search of greener pastures to Italy only to face disaster. Ravindra Randeniya, Sanath Gunatileka, Kamal Addaraarachchi, Mahendra Perera, Sangeetha Weeraratne and many others star in this film. 'Mille Soya' is also listed for a 1999 release.
Director Vasantha Obeysekere is hopeful of releasing his Channa Perera-Yasodha Wimaladharma starrer 'Teertha Yathra' during the year. Director Obeysekera will also start work in his next film 'Peras Mudde Mayawa' (Illusion of the Wedding Ring) shortly.
Filmmaker Udayakantha Warnasuriya has completed work in his new film 'Bahu Bhariya' with Ranjan Ramanayake, Sangeetha Weeraratne and Vasanthi Chaturani in the leads. Unlike his earlier film 'Gini Avi Saha Gini Keli' which was packed with action, this film discusses a family theme which would appeal more to all segments of filmgoers, he said. The story and screenplay is also written by him and the film is cinematographed by Jayanath Gunawardena.
Sri Lanka's veteran film maker Lester James Peries who is in Paris is expected to return shortly to start work in 'Amulet' which is produced by Chandran Rutnam.
'Romeo' directed by Rob Nevis, a love story based on the war in the north is another film that would be released in 1999. Gamini Fonseka ,Ravindra Randeniya, Dilhani Ekanayake, Maddumage and many more play in 'Romeo' which is cinematographed by Sumedha Liyanage. 'Poronduwa' which is produced and directed by Chandran Rutnam is also ready for release.
The climax scene of writer director Mohan Niyaz' 'Kalu Sudu Mal' will be filmed at Horana for a week from January 10 onwards. "The New Year will be a challenging year for filmakers. This year will be marked with the screening of some meaningful films made by young filmmakers which would be an eye-opener to filmgoers who grumble that all local films are sub standard in quality" said Mohan Niyaz. After completing 'Kalu Sudu Mal' he is making arrangements to direct another film.
Soma Edirisinghe who produced the box office raker Roy de Silva's 'Dawal Migel Re Daniel' for E.A.P Films,started work in the second part of the same title also made by the same director. She has decided to produce another film which will be written and directed by H.D.Premaratne. "The untitled script is already over, said director Premaratne.
A film festival to commemorate fifty years of Indian Independence is scheduled to be held at the Liberty Cinema Kollupitiya this month. It will be held to coincide with the Indian National Independence Day. A package of seven films will be screened at the festival. It includes films based on the Indian freedom struggle by national leaders to redeem the country from imperialists.
By Daffy Duck
Conrad de Silva from Australia was back at Trans Asia to bring to a close the year '98 at the "Golden '99 with Sun FM 89.9" Dinner Dance in 60's style. Last performance is today at the Terrace. TV Times met him in a relaxed mood at the lobby of Trans Asia Hotel.
Conrad de Silva started his career with the Spitfires in 1965, then a popular group and the only competition for this line up was from the Jetliners. De Silva said "I crossed over and joined the Jetliners in order to improve my career.
That was in 1969. We travelled to Bangalore, Philippines, Bangkok, and were based in Hong Kong. Then I left to get married and settle down. Eventually I left Sri Lanka to make a new life in Australia with my family. Now I have a son and a daughter".
The artistes I like are Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, James Brown (Rhythm and Blues), Elvis Presley, Beatles (Rock Stuff).
Now I do more sophisticated tunes of Tony Brent (Jazz). But my favourite is Tom Jones or Soul Music, Conrad said.
"So what's in line up for the future? Well! I sing somebody else's song. I don't have a identity of my own. My own lyrics or originals. The world is changing rapidly. The audience prefer new things. Therefore I don't think I'll release an album, he continued.
Speaking about his son and his future de Silva had many things to say.
"I am proud to say that my son Andrew de Silva is now going solo with Sony Music. At the moment he is performing in the USA. He writes his own lyrics and composes the music. He has his own studio/recording unit at home. My future plan is to be my son's manager.
There's good news for Sri Lankans. Conrad is coming back next December with his son Andrew for the 31st night ball at the Trans Asia Hotel".
"In Australia I was backing Andrew at the "Crown Casino", the biggest casino in Melbourne. We are organising a "Jetliners" reunion in Melbourne. It comprises of Felix, Anton, Harris, Indra, Ishan Bahar, Sohan Peiris, Conrad. Unfortunately the girls Mignonne and Loritta cannot make it. It's scheduled for Jan/Feb and we also plan to tour Los Angeles and Canada.
Thanks must be given to Randy Peiris, for if not for him it wouldn't have been possible".
The Temple of Fine Arts, one of Malaysia's premier cultural troupes will on the initiative of the Sri Lanka High Commission in Kuala Lumpur do a cultural performance at the BMICH on January 7, 8 and 10, 1999.
This performance marks the first visit by this troupe to our beautiful country. The troupe from the Temple of Fine Arts will be in Colombo after having performed in Chennai, Kuala Lumpur Penang and Perth during the month of December.
As the official telecaster to the world, Sirasa TV will reach every corner of the world beginning midnight, December 31, 1999, as part of a worldwide live TV programme captioned "2000 Today".
This telecast throughout the 24 hours heralding the dawn of the new millennium, via satellite connections spaus the globe.
Partners in this unprecedented worldwide broadcast include, inter alia, the BBC, Japan's Asaki TV, Australia's ABC and CBC, Radio Canada and more than fifty television stations around the world.
This was announced by Sirasa TV and MTV authorities at the media conference held recently regarding the primary preparation of this event.
Apart from featuring the vivid and varied cultural and traditional heritage of myriad nations, "2000 Today" will also present lively, topical and fascinating information on Sri Lanka life for global enjoyment and education.
"2000 Today" will be the outcome of unprecedented technological expertise produced by a cast of highly experienced and trained production professionals.
On the surface it might look quite simple, but imagine for a moment the organisation required to co-ordinate transmitting stations from nearly 50 countries to achieve a seamless broadcast as the earth rotates and the new millennium dawns progressively around the world.
The programmes will initially be fed to the international control facility which will then transmit them via the system of participating satellites through the "2000 Today" relay station, to obtain worldwide coverage.
2000 Today is a complex and ambitious project on a scale never before attempted in the history of television.
The idea is simple, the technology required for its execution is awesome
Each of the 50 participating broadcasters produce contributions of three or four segments.
Over 2000 cameras will bring us live pictures from every corner of every continent.
They will be sent live by the acquisition satellites to the BBC in London. The different feeds will be combined with exciting music and graphics to create the 24-hour programme, then distributed to all participants on a separate satellite distribution system.
Some 60 satellite paths over the Atlantic, the Indian Ocean and the Pacific, and thousands of miles of fibre optic cable, will be deployed for around five days of rehearsals and transmission.
2000 Today will cover the globe from the first midnight and the first celebration in New Zealand.... to the first sunrise over inhabited land in the year 2000 - the Chatham Islands to the dying embers of the old millennium in the Aleutians.
At the BBC, the 2000 Today International Control Room will have more than a hundred television monitor screens - windows on the world. It will communicate with the satellite control authorities and the other 2000 Today Continental Control Centres, monitoring feeds before they are aired to ensure the highest technical standards.
Rap, Ruggae, Ragga, the blending of Sinhala and English lyrics.. definitely not the normal combination of original Sri Lankan music. But we are talking about 'Wasanthaye'.. a new beginning or rather a whole new outlook into what our very own music could be.
Bathiya Jayakody and Santhush Weeraman the youthful inspiration behind 'Wasanthaye' - envisioned a pop culture for the new' Sri Lankan generation.... music that could be appreciated for its fusion of both the traditional and the modern. Music that would appeal to Sri Lankans at home and abroad.
From dreams to reality, bring in Ranga Dassanayake the musical maestro as Director and Producer, the talented singer and lyricist Yamuna Balasuirya and Chandima Lakmalee, who shared their creativity by providing lyrics for two songs.
'We have the original Wasanthaye' team. The team produced all the songs on the new CD which was released last week.
Music was provided by Dilup Gabadamuthalige, Siha Shakthi and Shyama Sri Ranganathan.
'Wasanthaye' was launched on December 22 at the Bishops' College Auditorium to a select audience.... and it proved to be the hottest dish around town.
The audience experienced a novel approach, style and presentation never seen before in the Sinhala music industry.
The artistes had the audience enthralled and captivated till the very end.
From the DJ spinning the discs at the console, the graceful classical powerful modern dances (which accompanied some songs) to the music video by Bathiya; the show oozed with ingenuity and style.
It was a night to remember and Bathiya and Santush successfully proved that one could deviate from the general norms without losing ones culture and tradition.
David Nutter's popular Sleepwalker is scheduled to be on Swarnavahini on January 8.
Haunted by a persistent ,disturbing dream,Ben Costigan seeks help at the Morpheus Institute,a controversial research facility run by neuro physiologist Nathan Bradford,whose autocratic leadership has caused problems among his staff,and specially Steve Turnera strong advocate for taking greater risks inserting the Morpheus staff directly into their patient's dream.During this interview with Nathan and dream interpreter Kate Russel,Ben describes the nightmare that caused him to crash an Air Force fighter.
And after revealing that he can't shake the image of a fearless shadow in his dreams,Ben learns that it's killing him.
Proceeding with the trea-tment,Vincent Konefke,the electronics wizard responsible for the team's sophisticated equipme-nt,inserts Steve and Kate into Ben's dream. However it's not long until they lose Ben inside his own nigh-tmare.Though Steve wants to proceed,Nathan demands that they be pulled out at once.But as Vince is struggling to obey without killing them first,Steve and Kate are attacked by the mysterious shadow.With Steve critically injured, Nathan decides to enter the dream on his own.Yet after Kate refuses to let him proceed alone,she joins Nathan in another dream they hope will lead to Ben's tormentor.
When they are again attacked by the mysterious shadow,Ben sees that its face is really his own.
As he deteriorates,Nathan tries to establish a connection between the dreams and reality with a trip to Ben's boyhood home. Contacting the aging doctor who was there when he was born,Nathan learns that Ben had an identical twin brother who died at birth.But before the process can free him of his tormentor,Ben must return to his dream to confront him.
After learning that an accident put Nathan's wife in a coma and forced him to communicate with her solely through her dreams,Ben considers joining Morpheus too.
Bruce Greenwood,Naomi Watts,Jeffery D Sams,Abraham Benrubi, play the various characters in this teledrama.
Rhythm on the way
Salman gets the raves on Jackie's goods
Nana - Bachan confrontation
Titanic: never the Indian style
Hard-hitting, hard-loving Arjun once again bulldozes his way into the hearts of imaginative youngsters in his film "Rhythm" which is being made in Chennai at present.
With locations in Bangalore, Goa and Nepal "Rhythm" directed by Vasant has beautiful Meena as the heroine.
For Arjun, situations develop from the beginning and he keeps on flexing his muscles flooring many an adversary to the glee of Meena who is on the run.
Music-wise too this film could reach a high level they say as with Vidya Sagar or A.R.Rahman could be in charge of it.
In any case "Rhythm" is bound to go well with the public as either has all the box office ingredients.
Though Jackie Shroff has delivered the goods in Bandhan, it's Salman Khan who has walked away with all the raves and wak-waks and the applause. The film produces Salman's appealing presence and very rare restraint in emotional scenes.
The film had a sensational opening but latest reports from the cities which screened the film state that there is a decline. Distributors put the blame in the theme of the film which is not contemporary.
Still in the interior, it's going down well with the audience though the city crowd is not exactly ecstatic with the tale of Thakur Sahib's, tears and their bonded ties.
So Salman Khan seems to be the rage in the interior of India than the cities.
Of course he was arrested for poaching in the interior, was he not?
Nana Patehker and Amitab Bachan have had their differences widening ever since they had their confrontation that was some months back.
But Bollywood grapevine has it that Nana - Bachan enmity is worsening by the day and temperatures are rising steadily when they see each other.
Therefore apparently to keep things cool Mehul Kumar, the director of Kohram now being shot with both these stars has decided the sequences separately.
But somewhere in the script there is another confrontation between Nana and Bacham. That has to be shot, whether both of them like it or not. Then surely sparks would fly - that is in real life style too. What a sequence would that be!
Titanic has not hit our widesreen yet but on the video it has caught on and just now going the rounds of Colombo and suburbs.
As the Titanic fever is still on it would be timely if I let you into a secret! Rakesh Roshan's new production underway in Bollywood "Kaho na Pyar Hai" is reported to have sequences resembling the James Cameron epic. But Rakesh has vehemently denied this.
He says the sequence he intends shooting features of a couple on a cruise, which will last only for a short time. That he says is as far as the resemblance goes.
He further adds that any producer dreaming of making a copy of Titanic is courting trouble. It would be disaster. That much of know-how and that much of cash to be dumped on such a speculative project we just don't have.
'Nisalawila' is a 14 episode teledrama written and directed by Prasanna Jayakody.This young man who was trained in the art and technique of teledrama direction following a course held at National Youth Services Council later worked in a television station."I resigned to make telefilms and 'Nisalawila 'is my maiden venture'he said
He is the son of popular novelist Jayasena Jayakody.The theme of 'Nisalawila' has been taken from 'Araliya Mal Aramaya',a novel penned by his father."I have introduced several characters and my aim is to draw the attention of viewers specially the Buddhists on how people react without knowing facts on vital issues where the clergy is concerned.Prasanna Jayakody said."
It's a teledrama which relates a story of love,affection,reverence and hatred.
The story revolves round Rahula,(Suminda Sirisena) a young Buddhist monk who leads an exemplary life in accordance with the scriptures.This wins the devotees admiration and is held in reverence. More devotees flock to the temple because of him.
Among them was a beautiful woman who imagined that she could possess this young monk.After several incidents the story reaches an unexpected climax.
'Nisalawila' (Undisturbed Pond),is produced by Ananda Abeynayake.Hemasiri Liyanage,Chandani Seneviratn,W.Jayasiri,Ama Wijesakera,Nalin Pradeep Udawela,Edward Gunawardena,Padmini Divithurugama and Winnie Wettesinghe are in the cast.Photographed by Ruwan Costa Gayan Ganadhara has directed the musical score.
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Ian Potter Museum of Art
Mummymania
Mummymania focuses on the figure of the Egyptian mummy and its role within the themes of life, death, resurrection and immortality.
Art Exhibition previously on at Ian Potter Museum of Art in Victoria, Australia.
From Tuesday 29 September 2015 to Sunday 17 April 2016
Published by Ian Potter Museum of Art on Thursday 27 August 2015.
Ranging from the mummy's original role in ancient Egyptian funerary practices to its importance in early scientific investigations into ancient disease and medicine, and its popular reception as a malevolent Hollywood monster-figure, the exhibition looks at the changing perception of the mummy over time.
Mummymania includes a small number of mummified objects that reveal the mummification process in ancient Egypt and its relationship to Egyptian afterlife beliefs. The history of the exploration of Egypt by Europeans and the export of ancient Egyptian antiquities including mummies also features, including the public mummy-unrolling spectacles that were popular in the nineteenth century. The pivotal use of mummies in medicine, and the scientific analysis of tissue including the use of CAT scanning in order to understand ancient disease, is an important aspect of the legacy that is not widely known. This lesser known history is explored alongside the mummy's well-known role as a Hollywood horror film star.
http://www.art-museum.unimelb.edu.au/exhibitions/future-exhibitions/exhib-date/2015-09-29/exhib/mummymania


Regtech for London: Do you really know and understand your customer?
SGSS is proud to be part of the next conference "Regtech for London" Canary Wharf in London on July 10th.
Laurent MAROCHINI, Head of Innovation at SGSS Luxembourg will participate as a panelist at the conference "Regtech for London" in Canary Wharf in London on July 10th. During the panel, Laurent will mainly talk about how the technology can enable a better understanding of customers in the financial world.


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Maximiliano Siñani Paredes (La Paz, 6 de marzo de 1989) es un artista plástico boliviano.
Estudió arquitectura en la Universidad Mayor de San Andrés en La Paz y continuó sus estudios en la School of Visual Arts en bellas artes. Siñani co-fundó 67 en el Lower East Side, en Nueva York.

Primeros años
Inició su formación en la Facultad de Arquitectura y Artes de la Universidad Mayor de San Andrés y, paralelamente, asistía a algunas clases de la Academia Nacional de Bellas Artes Hernando Siles, en La Paz, hasta que se mudó a New York el 2009 para terminar su formación en la Escuela de Artes Visuales de Nueva York.

Carrera
Sus exposiciones individuales incluyen El Museo del Barrio en Nueva York, el Museo Nacional de Arte en La Paz, Y Gallery, Open Source Gallery, Michael Mut Gallery. Ha participado en todas las Bienales de Bolivia, y es invitado con frecuencia a colectivas artísticas. Premio "Sylvia Lipson Allen Memorial" a través de la Escuela de Artes Visuales de Nueva York, 1° lugar en la XIX Bienal de Santa Cruz en 2014, y una Mención de Honor en el LXVII Salón Pedro Domingo Murillo en 2019. Residencias en Kiosko de Santa Cruz, ISCP (International Studies & Curatorial Programs) en Brooklyn, CRIPTA747 en Turín, y La Casa col Forno in Rorá. Ha publicado en Disonare Magazine, Bukow Press, Arte al Límite y A - Ediciones Arte contemporáneo. Actualmente se encuentra en la Städelschule de Frankfurt, Alemania. Vive y trabaja en Turín, Italia.

Distinciones
 Amalia de Gallardo "Si acaso en Chuquiago…" as Art Director, La Paz (1° lugar, 2009).
 XIX Bienal de Santa Cruz (1° lugar, 2014).
 "Sylvia Lipson Allen Memorial" a través de Escuela de Artes Visuales de Nueva York (mención de honor, 2014).
 Mención LXVII Salón Pedro Domingo Murillo (mención de honor, 2019).

Publicaciones
 89 Manitos by Copysprinter, Torino, Italia. (2020)
 3 Manitos by Copysprinter, Torino, Italia.(2019)
 Sindicato Comercio's catalog by A - ediciones arte contemporáneo. (2019)
 2 Manitos by Copysprinter, Torino, Italia. (2018)
 Manitos Copysprinter, Torino, Italia. (2017)
  Partidito by Bukow Press, Brooklyn, NY. (2016)
 Maximiliano Siñani "Trilogía erótica y su yapa" by A - ediciones arte contemporáneo - and co-published by Kiosko, Bolivia. (2016)
 Arte al Límite, Santiago, Chile. (2016)
 20/20 Magazine, New York, NY. (2015)
 Disonare Magazine, New York, NY (2014)

Referencias

Enlaces externos

 https://artishockrevista.com/2019/03/05/maximiliano-sinani-sumaq-urqu-sagrado/
 https://open-source-gallery.org/product/maximiliano-sinani-paredes/
 https://www.noticiasfides.com/and/artistas-e-influencers-se-unen-a-la-campana-sin-excusas-sin-violencia--395569

Paceños
Artistas plásticos de Bolivia
Alumnado de la Universidad Mayor de San Andrés

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80% Lucknowites in early 40s at risk of heart disease
A staggering 80% of Lucknowites in their early 40s face high risk of developing heart disease against the national average of 70%, according to a study conducted in 12 cities over a period of three years.
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) UAS Demonstration Range, led by Mississippi State University and the Mississippi UAS Alliance, is the nation's first collaborative multi-environment and multi-purpose UAS flight testing and exercise evaluation facility. The DHS UAS Demonstration Range supports various government agencies including the U.S. Coast Guard, Customs & Border Protection, First Responder's Group, Secret Service, and the DHS Science & Technology Directorate by providing UAS testing, evaluation, and full-scale exercise capabilities for over two dozen security threat scenarios.
To read the official press release please visit https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2017/04/mississippi-state-selected-lead-homeland-security-uas-test-site/.


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Steven Loscher named new Peekskill girls basketball coach
One of the most coveted high school girls basketball coaching positions in recent years was filled Tuesday night when...
Steven Loscher named new Peekskill girls basketball coach One of the most coveted high school girls basketball coaching positions in recent years was filled Tuesday night when... Check out this story on lohud.com: http://lohud.us/1iofpGw
Mike Zacchio, mzacchio@lohud.com Published 8:00 a.m. ET June 19, 2014
One of the most coveted high school girls basketball coaching positions in recent years was filled Tuesday night when Steven Loscher was approved by the Peekskill school board.
"Oh my God, my phone was blowing up until about midnight, and again at 6 a.m.," Loscher said Wednesday night. The hire, which was first reported by MSG Varsity's Kevin Devaney Jr., comes after former coach Rodney Headley Jr. handed in his letter of resignation, which goes into effect on June 30.
Loscher, a longtime coach of the Purchase College women's basketball team, was advised to apply for the position by Ossining head coach Dan Ricci. Upon the announcement of his approval by the board around 9 p.m. Tuesday, Ricci was Loscher's second call, after his wife.
Here's footage of a college assignment I put together when I was a student at Purchase. I interview Loscher at around the 1:05 mark.
Loscher said the two have been friends for approximately 15 years and often talk basketball with one another. "I like his style," Loscher said. "It's very similar to what I do."
Despite coaching and officiating for over two decades, Loscher only saw Peekskill a handful of times -- the last two Section 1 Class A championship games, both of which Peekskill won. "I asked the two girls on the interview committee, 'Do you recognize me?' They said, 'No.' I said, 'Well, I must have done a good job," Loscher said, lightheartedly.Loscher (pictured right, in 2010) said that having an official's perspective has been beneficial as a coach. "I think it gives you an advantage because many coaches don't know the rules," he said. "Having a good knowledge of the rules is a big advantage for any coach."Having spent eight years at Purchase, a Division III program, Loscher said that high school kids are "hungrier" than most college players. "It depends on where (a player is) at," he said. "Many high school players are always striving to play at the highest level in college."A Stony Point resident, Loscher has been predominately a Rockland guy most of his life. He graduated from North Rockland in the late-70s; he's coached boys and girls at the modified level in the East Ramapo school district; he was an assistant for the Dominican men's basketball team and he coached the Ramapo girls for two seasons before going across the bridge to Purchase.
Now taking over the Peekskill program in 2014-15, Loscher walks into a program with bevy of returning talent and high expectations from the community. With three section championships in the last four years, including a state title in 2011, Peekskill has become a powerhouse in Class A; a tradition Loscher expects to keep going."I know I have some big shoes to fill, but I'm not trying to fill anybody's shoes; I'm there to be myself," he said. "I want to do the best that I can to prove to them that I deserved to get this job."Loscher spoke highly of his predecessor, saying that Headley taught the girls to be not just great basketball players, but good people. "He did a very good job," he said. "The girls were respectful -- from an official's standpoint -- and that comes down from the coach."In addition to a talent squad, Loscher will also be accommodated with one of the best basketball coaches in the state at his disposal. Athletic director Lou Panzanaro has won five state titles and close to 600 games and for the Peekskill boys over nearly four decades."He was outstanding throughout the entire process," Loscher said of Panzanaro. "It's nice to have an AD who has a basketball mind. I'm going to use him as a resource -- why not? He's a legend at Peekskill."Loscher repeatedly stated that he was "grateful" and "blessed" to be given the opportunity at Peekskill. Upon meeting with superintendent Larry Licopoli, Loscher was glad that the he and the school are on the same page as far as the team goes."They're students first, athletes second; that's going to be our focus," he said.Featured photo credit: Mike ZacchioOther photo credits: Purchase athletics
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Absolutely beautiful location. Clear warm seas and two nice beaches. The accommodation was very comfortable and really accessible to the waterfront and beach. It had three terraces two at the front upper and lower lever and one at the back which was shared with the other four houses and with a very nice garden where the children could feed the tortoises. The rear area had a larger area for eating with barbeque. The different situations of the terraces meant that you had shade or sun at any time of the day depending on your preference. The house was spacious for holiday accommodation and not at all cramped.
A car is a necessity in this location. Public transport is awkward to use and the roads even to the next village are not suitable to walk on as they are too close to fast moving traffic for comfort.
It benefited the local people but I don't feel that it benefited the environment in that it is not a location where you can survive without a car. The local shop is too basic and stocks a very minimal supply of fruit and vegetables. It is also necessary to travel around 12 km to the nearest ATM for money which is necessary as the local shop or restaurant doesn't accept credit cards. As in most of Croatia, there appears to be not attempt to recycle rubbish but this is not specific to the area in question.
We booked the holiday hoping not to have to hire a car but in the end found it necessary to hire a car twice during our stay to get in necessities. Allowing for this it was nevertheless a beautiful and very relaxing holiday.


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Santa Monica's Planning Director Moving On:
Eileen Fogarty, who has been the city's director of planning and community development since 2006, has decided to move on, although her mark on the city by the sea will last long after she is gone.
In an interview with the Mirror, Fogarty stated that she is looking "forward to doing consulting on a national scale" and she already has some consulting opportunities that have arisen in Washington, D. C. and California.
To Fogarty, her key accomplishment was "having the Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE) adopted" in July 2010 after an extensive community process, and that the plan received the California 2010 Award of Planning Excellence. She explained that when she came to Santa Monica four and half years ago, former City Manager Lamont Ewell "asked her to establish a close working relationship with the community." She was able to accomplish this through the LUCE process because the community was open "to setting a new direction" for the city. Fogarty noted that the LUCE "sets the framework for the city's future" so she feels confident that the city is "exceptionally well positioned to face the complex challenges of the future" in a proactive way.
Other accomplishments Fogarty mentioned were restructuring Building and Safety to increase their responsiveness; establishing processes so that "developers can come in early in their schematic design stages" to talk to the community before they spend a lot on their construction process; traffic signal synchronization to reduce congestion, making the Expo Light Rail fit in with Santa Monica, shortening of the city's environmental review process, and coordinating planning efforts.
Fogarty also mentioned that she is already "working closely with the City Manager, Rod Gould, to lay out the issues, challenges, and opportunities" for her successor.
Gould told this reporter that in addition to her exceptional work on the LUCE Fogarty "brought in really talented people to her department, mentored them" and improved many of her department's processes. He also found her to be "a delight to work with and will miss working with her."
By press time the Mirror received a number of e-mails from various city leaders and community members with reaction to Fogarty's retirement.
Mayor Richard Bloom wrote "Eileen earned the respect of the community during her tenure with the City and leaves us with LUCE as her legacy. LUCE, which incorporates innovative and sustainable goals, will serve Santa Monica well into the future. I, and legions of Santa Monicans, will miss her energy and vision."
City Council member Kevin McKeown, who had been the council liaison to the Planning Commission, said, "Eileen demonstrated in her years here why she'll be a success at consulting. She came into a stalled LUCE process where skepticism had soured into cynicism, and through her energy and integrity turned it around into an award-winning visionary plan. She leaves us a legacy we may not fully appreciate yet, a sustainable blueprint that integrates improved mobility, some growth where appropriate, and the preservation of our existing neighborhoods and their quality of life. Personally, I will greatly miss Eileen as a friend and a colleague."
Planning Commissioner Ted Winterer wrote, "I'll miss Eileen terribly and she'll be hard to replace. Others have rightly noted her many accomplishments, such as shepherding to approval an award-winning LUCE and streamlining processes at her department. But to me her singular accomplishment was focusing City Hall and the public on the quality of our built environment. She's an aesthete who wanted projects big and small to look good: to inspire, provoke, and enchant."
The Chair of the Wilshire/Montana Neighborhood Coalition, Valarie Griffin, noted, "Eileen understands cities. She knows that the most important part of a city is the people who live, work, play, and pass through it. She helped us think about what we want Santa Monica to be like in 10, 20, or 50 years and to articulate our visions. Of course, we didn't always agree, but that's where her skills at consensus-building helped so much. She helped us see the impacts of various kinds of change, so we can preserve and transform the future. She will leave not only a streamlined and energized planning department. She will also leave a lot of us in the community who have learned what "placemaking" is, and that it's our job to help it happen."
Sunset Park figurehead Zina Josephs stated, "I'm very sorry to see Eileen Fogarty leave. She worked extremely hard to help the community reach consensus on the LUCE update, organizing countless presentations for the neighborhood organizations, the neighborhood council, and the community workshops. She also initiated "float ups" to allow residents to have input earlier in the development agreement process. Unfortunately, out-of-town developers and their representatives have managed to "game" both of those processes to some extent."
City Manager Rod Gould chimed in, stating that he "is trying to postpone Fogarty's departure." He also began the national search for her replacement by meeting with a recruiter, Bob Murray and Associates, on March 7. He hopes to negotiate a contract with them soon. He noted that the "criteria for the job has changed" since Fogarty came because the LUCE process has been completed. The new director will have to be able to "implement the LUCE, really understand public engagement," work on the City's specific area plans, and help the planning department "provide the highest level of customer service" among other things.
Gould emphasized that the community can help with the search process by giving him input on the "qualities, expertise, attributes, experience, and style" they would like to see in a new planning director. The community's wishes will be incorporated into the search brochures and interviews. The community can do this by e-mailing him at rod.gould@smgov.net, faxing him at 310.917.6640 or mailing a letter to Office of City Manager, P.O. Box 220, Santa Monica, CA, 90407-2200.


Every American should do the same. In the stadium, in the home, in the car. Screw these spoiled, self-indulged whining traitors.
How the left is destroying this nation.
Vice President Mike Pence walked out on his home-state Indianapolis Colts Sunday when members of the opposing team kneeled for the national anthem, but a report that Colin Kaepernick, the player who started it all, will stand if given another shot in the NFL was quickly dialed back.
While a quarterback for the 49ers last year, Colin Kaepernick sat or kneeled during the national anthem last season to bring more attention to the killings of black men by police officers. The protests have grown this season.
Meanwhile, CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora corrected his report that had claimed Kaepernick would stand during the national anthem if given a chance to play football in the NFL again.
"Wanted to clarify one thing regarding @Kaepernick7. When I was asked about his whether or not he would sit or stand for anthem …" La Canfora tweeted after the report came out earlier Sunday.


Keyboardist C.R. Gruver said New Orleans Suspects will bring a little bit of the band's hometown to the Canyons Village Stage on July 1.
"New Orleans was the biggest port city of the country for many years and ships would bring in many different influences from different countries in Africa, South America, Europe," Gruver said during a phone call from his New Orleans home. "People who came to New Orleans added their own little flavor, so you have funk, jazz, old-school rhythm and blues and other styles. The music of New Orleans is an infusion of all of those elements that creates this danceable, high-energy sound.
The band — Gruver, drummer "Mean" Willie Green, bassist Eric Vogel, guitarist Jake Eckert and saxophonist Jeff Watkins — will play its delicious music at 5:15 p.m., sandwiched between Tony Holiday & the Velvetones and John Nemeth.
Like the music scene in New Orleans, Gruver's band is a sum greater than its parts.
"There are three people in the band who are not actually from New Orleans, and we brought in our own flavors," Gruver said. "Jeff played with James Brown, who was from Georgia.
New Orleans Suspects came together casually nine years ago, when the musicians were in different bands.
Original bassist Reggie Scanlan was in the Radiators. Eckert was the lead guitarist for the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Green was drumming for the Neville Brothers. Watkins, after leading the late James Brown's Band, including the group's induction in the Rock and Roll hall of Fame, became an engineer, and Gruver cut his teeth in groups such as Outformation and Polytoxic before touring with Angie Aparo.
The musicians felt a special chemistry during these shows.
In 2011, the Radiators had broken up and the Neville Brothers stopped touring.
"We have gotten better as a band, not only in the writing process, but the recording process, so I would say 'Kaleidoscoped' is the most cohesive sounding record that we have done," he said.
It also helped that in the past six years, Eckert, who is also an recording engineer, has won two Grammy Awards, Gruver said.
Playing on keyboards is something Gruver has always done. He actually started tickling the keys when he was 3 years old.
When Gruver was 9 he began taking lessons from his church organist.
Gruver said he is looking forward to the Park City show.
New Orleans Suspects will play at 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, at Canyons Village. The concert is free and open to the public. For information, visit http://www.neworleanssuspects.com or follow the band on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


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Tri-City ValleyCats Announce Exciting 2019 Promotions
The Tri-City ValleyCats, a Class A affiliate of the Houston Astros, have announced a piece of their 38-game 2019 summer promotional schedule at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium. Opening Night on Sunday, June 16 will feature a Father's Day Sunday Funday Celebration, and the ValleyCats 2018 New York-Penn League championship banner will be raised. The Championship Celebration continues on Monday, June 17, presented by Rensselaer County Department of Health, as the first 1,500 fans will receive a replica championship ring.
Other announced giveaways include a bobblehead of former ValleyCats player and Red Sox World Series Champion J.D. Martinez, presented by Snapple. The bobblehead giveaway will take place on Capital Region Baseball Heritage Night, presented by Family Danz Heating & Cooling on Monday, August 5th. The ValleyCats 2019 team poster giveaway, presented by TD Bank, will take place during Boots, BBQ & Baseball Night on Tuesday, July 30.
The ValleyCats unofficially begin their season on Wednesday, June 12 with an Education Day exhibition game vs. the Albany Dutchmen of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League. This is the fifth year in a row the ValleyCats and Dutchmen will meet, with the game serving as an educational field trip opportunity for local schools to showcase how S.T.E.M. and other academic subjects integrate with the game of baseball.
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Other matinee games include two Camp Days on July 9 and August 1. Both have a first pitch of 11:00 a.m. and are geared towards summer camps, senior groups, and business networking opportunities.
Cooperstown comes to "The Joe" for Baseball Hall of Fame Night on Friday, June 21 as the ValleyCats recognize youth baseball leagues from across the Capital Region as part of their Youth Baseball Night Celebration, presented by Hannaford Supermarkets and BlueShield of Northeastern New York.
Hannaford will also be presenting Hannaford Helps Fight Hunger Night on Friday, July 26. Fans who donate three non-perishable food items will receive a free ticket to the game or voucher to future game.
Irish Night will be on Wednesday, August 7 with pregame live music from award-winning Irish band Hair of the Dog, a corned beef & cabbage dinner special, and postgame fireworks. Italian Night is scheduled for Thursday, August 15th and will feature Italian dinner specials, also with postgame fireworks.
There will be two Hops & Hits events at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in 2019, the first on Medieval Times Night Saturday, June 29, and the second on Saturday, August 31. A special ticket package consisting of dinner and a craft beer tasting will be available for both nights.
Each Sunday at "The Joe" is Sunday Funday, with gates opening two hours in advance of the game for family fun activities. Members of the ValleyCats will read a book to the children in attendance, followed by a pregame catch on the field, and postgame kids will have the opportunity to run the bases.
The ValleyCats previously announced that there will be 15 fireworks shows throughout the 2019 season. The rest of the 2019 promotional dates and giveaways, including a second bobblehead and multiple jersey auctions, will be announced at a later date. Each promotion is subject to change.
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Opening credits; evolution of the minions.
Montage of Minions doing snowy activities.
The Minions celebrate having a safe place to live.
Kevin, Stuart and Bob arrive in 1968 New York.
Main Theme From The Saint • Edwin Astley & His Orch.
The trio watch tv, first channel.
The trio watch tv, second channel.
The trio watch tv, third channel.
Stuart tries to catch a ride as an old woman drives by.
The Nelson end up in a car chase with the police.
End credits, song #1; the Minions follow around a young Gru.
The Minions perform a music number for their new masters, the Yetis.
Stuart admires Scarlett's Jimi Hendrix guitar.
Scarlet tells a bedtime story.
Stuart uses the Hypno-Hat to make the palace guards perform a song.
The crown is taken out for a parade.
The trio chase the crown through, leading to a carriage and car chase.
Montage of the Minions traveling across the world.
Bob gives a speech as the new King of England.
Bob, Stuart and Kevin have fun exploring the royal palace.
Bob, Stuart and Kevin sing as they are unknowingly lead to the dungeon.
The trio pop up in Abbey Road just as The Beatles are crossing it.
Bob sings goodbye to his new rat friend.
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Its that time of year we Celebrate the birth of Jesus. I love Christmas time. I will not say its my favorite holiday because actually my favorite is Easter. I'm a spring time person.
I love that's its all about Christ. His name is spoken of every time someone wishes me a merry Christmas.
I love the smell of Christmas trees and pine.
The excitement I see in children everywhere I go.
Shopping for others. I love buying gifts if I know its something they really want or need.
The smell of Christmas candles.
I hate when someone puts an "x" in front of "mas" as a short cut. I don't care what it could also mean in Greek or that's its just easier. It does not need to be there.
Black Friday and the stories about it.( I stay out of this whole ordeal).
I hurt when I see or read about needy people (especially kids).
I hate Green and Red! and the two together is just tacky!
Now its time for me to get with it and start my baking. I'm a little behind on the decorations too. I still have to decorate my bathroom for Christmas! And I just actually thought of that. eeesh!
I also cant wait to share some new recipes I've dug up! Just trying to find the time to get to them.
What are some things you love (or hate) about Christmas time? Go ahead, just spill it out here.


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York Township is one of the twelve townships of Fulton County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 4,145, of whom 1,678 lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.

Geography
Located in the southern part of the county, it borders the following townships:
Pike Township - north
Fulton Township - northeast corner
Swan Creek Township - east
Washington Township, Henry County - southeast corner
Liberty Township, Henry County - south
Freedom Township, Henry County - southwest corner
Clinton Township - west
Dover Township - northwest corner
Much of the village of Delta is located in northeastern York Township.

Name and history
One of ten York Townships statewide, York Township was organized in 1836.

Government
The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a four-year term beginning on the following January 1. Two are elected in the year after the presidential election and one is elected in the year before it. There is also an elected township fiscal officer, who serves a four-year term beginning on April 1 of the year after the election, which is held in November of the year before the presidential election. Vacancies in the fiscal officership or on the board of trustees are filled by the remaining trustees.

References

External links
County website

Townships in Fulton County, Ohio
Townships in Ohio


The fourth in our series of live blogs from New York. Today we take a look at what we can learn from psychopaths about empathy.
The empathy switch. Usually associated with the Lectur-like ability to glide effortlessly from charm to callousness in the blink of an eye. The domain of criminals and those that your mother told you to stay away from, how could we possibly have anything to learn from the playground of psychopaths?
Do you believe that bad managers get results? That the stick is more effective than a toothless carrot? The truth is, if left unchecked, bad managers will hurt your business and irretrievably harm employee wellbeing. It isn't an exaggeration to say that one of the keystones of employee wellbeing is the relationship between manager and employee. Positive relationships, promoting opens and transparency, fostering trust and recognising strengths are all the hallmarks of a good manager. They develop employees and cultivate an atmosphere where wellbeing, creativity and innovation thrive. All too often the converse is true. People leave bad managers not bad organisations, it may be a cliche but there's a reason why cliches become cliches.
True employee wellbeing aims to maximise each and every one of these domains. But how? Writing for wellbeing, a relatively new intervention is rapidly gaining popularity. Writing? For wellbeing at work? Sounds like a gimmick, right? A growing body of evidence suggests not.
How can managers introduce the concept of wellbeing in a meaningful way?
One of the first things you can do as a manager is develop your emotional intelligence (EI). It takes a healthy dose of this to manage a team effectively and authentically. Take a look at our blogs on EI for practical ways of developing your emotional intelligence muscles.
We know from research that the first thing to go out of the window when you are stressed is self regulation, a key emotional intelligence competency. Bad managers are more than likely stressed too. Don't believe us? Case Western Professor Richard Boyatwzis found this competency was responsible for a whopping 78% – 390% increase in performance. Self regulation is the bulwark of good management. If you've ever laboured under a tyrant masquerading as a manager who throws things, suffers mood swings, has favourites or maintains petty vendettas you'll know where we're coming from on this one. This type of dissonant leadership will eventually demotivate your team, leave you with high levels of absenteeism and a rapid staff turnover. Creativity becomes stifled and innovation grinds to a halt. It damages your brand and your reputational capital to boot.
So where does writing for wellbeing come into it?
Writing for wellbeing is a great addition to any wellbeing programme decreasing stress levels, impacting positively upon self regulation and improving creativity and innovation at the same time (it'll help tame that stressed out manager and their negative impact upon your workforce). Take a look at our other blogs on writing for wellbeing to find out how.
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