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Voices Of: José Lopez on Los Angeles Teachers' Strike
Vy Tran February 10, 2019
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José is a Yale '18 alum from Los Angeles who majored in Chemistry and Education Studies. We sat down with José to ask him about the teachers' strike in his home town.
The Politic: Can you first introduce yourself and explain your position at Yale?
José Yobani López Sánchez: My name is José Yobani López Sánchez. I recently graduated from Benjamin Franklin College in May of 2018 and I'm now the Woodbridge Fellow under the Yale College Dean's Office and the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning.
How did you get involved with what you do at Yale now?
I applied for the Woodbridge Fellowship about a year ago this time. During my time at Yale I was very much involved in the first-generation, low-income [FGLI] community. I identify as FGLI myself. I was in the First-Year Scholars at Yale program during its second iteration, and I was a counselor between my junior and senior year. I did a bit of research on the FGLI community for my senior project, and it just felt like a logical next-step as I found myself really involved, but also just fascinated by the research and conversations about social capital, cultural capital, and the role that FGLI students have within the perceived-contrasting elite institution that Yale is. I had a vague interest in working at Yale, definitely being a part of the initiative and the work. But it was more so studying education theory in Ed Studies that cemented the decision to do what I do now.
What do you do as a Woodbridge Fellow working in the FGLI community?
It's the first year that there's a Woodbridge Fellow working closely under the Dean's office, and this role specifically focuses on first-gen/low-income students. Whereas some Woodbridge Fellows work on things more generally within an office, this position is very much tasked leading, programming, projects, services, that are for first-gen/low-income students. So a huge part of the year, as you can imagine, is just figuring out what that looks like, how that's structured, what the needs are, what it even means, and what is the context. It's been a lot of talking, connecting with different Yale entities and Yale students to know what the landscape looks like. It sounds like a lot of work but it gives us an orientation to know where to go from where we are, because we are still struggling to have a clear picture of that. However, in the few months that I've been here since June, I've worked with FSY to provide additional support, to be a recognizable face for students when they come in, to help with workshops. We've organized a big kick-off dinner each semester where we get people together to tell people about this initiative. We've organized a discussion series in the fall on a lot of topics ranging from: imposter syndrome, what it means to be FGLI, resilience and independence, survivors' guilt, and we've had a lot of one-time events that focus more specifically on niche topics such as reorienting the job search, and meeting FGLI mentors and ambassadors. Now we're looking into getting more faculty staff to speak to students, and having financial literacy workshops, and more STEM specific events. It's been a lot of events and plannings.
One of the things I've been working on is the Winter Gear program, where Yale College has specific funds for students coming from warmer climates who've never been in New Haven winters. So part of my work is helping them buy winter clothes. I've also been working on the Career Closet, where students can come borrow professional clothes for free.
What was your experience growing up FGLI in Los Angeles and then coming to Yale?
I can pinpoint a huge shift in my overall attitude as a Yale student and in my orientation. What I mean by that is: I'm realizing my own position in the context of where I am. After reflecting with some friends in my suite really late at night after classes had ended—I think it was this one night after winter break of my sophomore year—a lot of the angst that had been developing as some kind of explosive suddenly ignited. I became aware that this was something I hadn't been paying attention to or considered until I suddenly learned that a lot of the experiences I have and a lot of the world I grew up in give me a unique perspective that comes in various parts.
First of all: I had no idea how many people from my neighborhood within a 2-mile, 5-mile radius of where I grew up, had ever stepped into Yale and considered coming here or had ways of coming here.
Two: I was becoming aware that for me to go back was going to be actually a difficult thing to do.
Three: so much had changed since I had left the world and if I were to return to it, it would be very difficult to feel welcome again, just because of the distance and the changes that I felt in myself.
And four: that really no one in this institution is considering any of what I just talked about, and therefore is very unlikely to connect with the people there and regard them as human beings with real struggles.
Since then, I've come to this realization that—if just for that—it gives me a unique perspective of that place and a unique connection with the work that I do and the words that I say in the classroom. By this time, I was very committed to being in Education Studies. And [going all the way back] to the spring [of sophomore year], that was very fresh in my mind whenever I contributed to anything, especially when it involved public schools or disenfranchised students. Since then, it's empowered me to feel comfortable speaking and comfortable challenging and demanding the conversations about the support that these students receive.
On Monday, January 14, 2019, teachers in the Los Angeles Unified School District began striking for three days, demanding more money for underfunded schools, higher pay for teachers, and smaller class sizes.
More than 30,000 Los Angeles public-school teachers began a strike on Monday (two weeks ago), the first in three decades in the district. According to The New York Times: This school district covers about 720 square miles of both wealthy areas and working-class neighborhoods. Overall, the district is mostly low-income and over 80 percent of the students qualify for free or reduced lunch. Latinx students make up about 75 percent of the student population.
As an Education Studies major and an alumnus of underserved Los Angeles schools, José has both grappled with and studied the conflicts facing the striking teachers.
How involved have you been in the strike? Have you kept up to date? What's been your relation to the strike?
I remember teacher strikes growing up. I remember my teachers all wearing red shirts; even if they weren't striking, they'd wear them to school. If anything, it's a reminder that my thoughts and intuitions which have been influenced by my experiences should be voiced at the table— especially at a place like Yale, a private institution with such a meritocratic system that is inherently very limited because it celebrates its exclusivity and it celebrates the borders it creates amongst people. It's really difficult for a place like this to really truly be public.
When I see things like the strike, it empowers me, not only [because of] what they're saying, but also [because of the] the familiarity of what they're saying. Like I said: I remember seeing those teachers, I remember seeing strikes when I was a student there, within videos of my neighborhood, literally where I went to middle school. A sea of people demanding better schools. I'm reminded of the people who helped me through my application process, talking about my narrative and the points of students like me—the points of low-income students— [and I'm reminded of] people who are validating students who had low SAT scores and had low means, and could see that that was a very important factor in the profile of college applications. That's to say that I feel very comforted and the strike reminds that I'm not alone. It's so crazy that a place like my neighborhood sends so few students from those types of neighborhoods and backgrounds to a place like Yale. It only encourages me to be more vocal because I think when you're surrounded by people who are used to a different way of imagining education and imagining change, it's really easy to question what your intuition is and to question, "am I asking for something inconvenient or unrealistic?" But [the strike is validating because] so many voices are saying what you're saying in a different setting.
If you were home in LA during the strike, what do you think your involvement would be? Do you know anyone who's involved with the movement in LA?
I can imagine a lot of teachers are there. I know I saw a lot of people back from LA: high school friends, old teachers. I saw a lot of pictures on Facebook. There's a non-profit organization that helped me with my college application—a very small organization, they meet in the basement of a residence—who were posting a lot of pictures and going to the protests. It's really a lot of my community, a lot of the people are in my neighborhood. People were walking through my high school where I graduated. That big picture where they compare it to the Trump inauguration? That's where I had my graduation. It's home. And that's what I'm saying: I think it's really difficult for these settings and these streets and these names and these spaces to have any validation by anyone, and it's really empowering to see that a lot of the leadership that I've developed is a reflection of what I've learned and what I've seen and what I now get to represent in some way.
If I was home, I'd probably be organizing. Maybe not leading, but definitely organizing. I can see myself being very involved in the leadership of organizing something like this. It's hard to say because I feel like I'm very much inclined to be among leadership groups like officials and administrators. I also often work around parents and students. I'd very much question how to connect that whole gap, how to create a platform or something where those voices are meeting. Something I've seen as the challenge in making progress is the limited perception each of these parties has when trying to figure out something like [the conflicts that the teachers are addressing in the strike].
I'd also definitely be out on the streets and definitely taking pictures. I could see myself as a teacher, having conversations with students about what the strike is, and seeing this as an opportunity to empower them and to make them believe that they do have ownership over their education.
You've talked about how you want to go back to LA to teach. How did you come to that decision and do you feel guilty or responsible to go back?
When I had that rant in sophomore year, I asked myself: "if not me, who? If not me, then who is going to care about coming back?" I think I'm surrounded by people who would rather go somewhere else than their own home communities and I personally, as an FGLI student at an elite institution, am hyper aware of how I might become assimilated to mentalities that are foreign and mentalities that want to make you [want to] live a wealthier, comfortable but economically segregated life. Partly because of that and definitely out of some need or responsibility, I'm inclined to go back. And also, again, I think a huge reason why I'm inclined to make that type of decision is because any student can ask within their immediate circle, especially amongst the FGLI students, "How many go back? How many really go back to engage with their community, instead of making it a subject of help? How many people actually go back to these communities and learn from them instead of be some service provider or be some teacher, be some leader?" I think there's a lot to learn from these communities [so we have to go back], especially when you're trained to not think that. I see it as a huge gap within Yale students.
I like a model where students are trained to go and work with what they know. I think it also validates where they come from and the teachers that brought them there. I still remember all my teachers growing up, and I think we like to think of them as pillars or shoulders for ourselves. I question the ways we can make progress against the socio-economic segregation and the inequality in this country through ways that are not within the community. That's not to say that when I go back I will be poor again, but I think I have more trust in making progress that feels very much done by action instead of comfort. That's very controversial and I'm sure a lot of people have different thoughts, but that's my own inclination.
In the experience of growing up FGLI in LA, were there things about your community's education system that you wish could change?
Funny enough, one of the things I think a lot about or that comes to mind was difficult in public schools is actually the students. I really ask anyone who's reading this to not limit this issue to only this point because I know that will lead to a problematic perception of students. I think that the perception that students internalize [thoughts] about their own capability and their own position in school is hugely influential to their own behavior, and [influences] whether they use educational institutions to their advantage, or feel in opposition to them.
When you have schools that have police or metal detectors, when that's normalized for a student, it's really easy—and when I was in middle school, it was easy for me too—to be anti-institutional and anti-authority (which teachers inherently are). I think about the teachers who affected even the most trouble-making students and who were willing to love them and believe that they could do things despite their immaturity and despite their resistance to developing relationships and being genuine and wanting something good for themselves. I think any system that complicates that and instead chooses to give up on those types of students is just not going to help those students.
In today's political climate, we [Latinx young people] already told we don't belong in this country. That's something there's no question about. There's no question about who's considered valuable and who's considered smart. To just create more borders, especially in educational systems, where students are so personally affected, it's really important for us—as difficult as it is—to take these populations with all that they have.
I can speak for myself when I say that I know it's very difficult to love people who are so negatively hurt by this country's history and its legacies internationally, but I think that, administratively, people can make decisions to facilitate that work and validate that work and validate those students and sincerely believe in every single one of them.
Do you think that these strikes and protests that disrupted hundreds of schools and students' education is effective? Why or why not?
It's funny because I think getting outside of school is one of the rare instances where there's any effort or place for students to get empowered. Seeing Facebook posts of old high school friends supporting the movement is like, wow you care about education, you care about school. Wow you really do care about your teachers and you care about the quality of education. It's so difficult for any student to express that in the classroom. It takes vulnerability. Any one who goes to a public school that's underfunded knows how toxic and how really difficult middle school is, and how it's really easy to make [yourself] unpopular [by] being smart and being aspirational and liking school.
I think it's beautiful that this is the opportunity for students to see their teachers and so many people they care about to suddenly become united because school matters and we want better education. Maybe people don't really know what that looks like and maybe it's not them putting in the work to actually learn, but when else are students given the opportunity to feel empowered and feel allowed to express that they actually do care about school? Otherwise they're just perceived as people who [don't care]. You're gonna have to sacrifice a few things to make progress. It is unfortunate, but I'm empowered [by the strike]. I know those students are empowered. Any kind of analysis into the strike should also look into how students return to classrooms and what performance looks like after those changes.
What have the teachers and students gotten out of they strike?
They reduced class sizes, they're looking to hire a nurse because they were coming once a week if at all, and maybe a counselor.
Have you talked to people at home about it?
No. It's been difficult to talk to anyone about it really because I haven't had the time to call people back home often enough.
How involved are your parents? Do you talk to them about it?
No, not really. They're in Washington now so no.
I know you briefly considered doing Teach for America (TFA) in Houston, a city whose demographics are similar to that of LA and whose education systems suffer similarly, too. What made you lean towards working in Houston, and ultimately, lean away?
I don't like the corporate feel of TFA. I don't like that you're expected to have a specific kind of persona and a right/wrong way to teach. That was my general impression. I never went through with applying, I only learned about what it was about. I don't like that they gave me a water bottle and a notebook. I'm very anti-corporate in that sense. I want the solution to education to come from the neighborhood and engaging with those people.
[My reason for going to Houston was] need-led. It was a needier space. Houston has fewer resources to train its teachers. In LA, there's UCLA and a couple different universities and programs [that can train teachers to work at public K-12 schools]. I'm not super sure how it is in Houston, but in Los Angeles, there's a lot of social activism in recent years whereas in Houston I haven't seen as much, personally. It was also because I was gonna be around friends.
Ultimately I've decided to go back to California because I want to be a good teacher before going to a school that's in need. Just because I come from these environments and I've experienced a lot, it doesn't mean that I automatically know what students need. I want to focus on myself in that sense. I don't know if it's selfish, but I want to be well-equipped and surrounded by people who are committed to this type of work before I go and really develop myself as a teacher. A really close friend of mine in Houston just stopped TFA [because they felt unequipped and overwhelmed] and I don't want that to happen to me quite honestly. I don't want to go in so unprepared.
What do you hope for the future of LA and its schools and its students?
My hope is for the youth to continue taking up space to be vocal—to stay close to the people they care about, and to continue seeing value in themselves outside the context of this country and outside of the context of those who are the leaders. I think that's a really beautiful thing that I've seen. In East LA, there's gentrification with the public schools, but there's a lot of community action and involvement. Actually I've seen a lot anti-capitalist rhetoric amongst young people. That's just crazy. Among young people, that's really beautiful because it's knowing that there's no aspiration for a savior but rather for a narrative of success and change being possible. There's a demand for that. Involve the community and be inclusive. Take the community as it is now. I hope that continues to happen because with that, not only does the narrative begin to change so these people aren't seen as something to be solved, but also people end up taking the leadership roles and doing the organization and work that is needed. I think that's the best way to arrive at appropriate change.
My biggest hope is [for the movement] to continue going as it is. Remain in conversations. We need more empowerment and validation.
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As the holidays come into full swing, it is traditionally a festive and great time of the year with visits from friends and family. Unfortunately, statistics have shown that house fires and electrical accidents increase during this time. Don't fret though! These electrical safety steps can be taken to reduce the chance of these accidents occurring in your home this season!
Space Heater Safety– As the temperature continues to drop during the winter season, space heaters may become a convenient source of heat in your home. However, if not used properly, they have a risk of fire and electrical shock. When buying your space heater, it is important to first read the instructions and warning labels carefully before using. Make sure to inspect your heater for any defects such as broken plugs or loose connections also. Only use your space heater when you are actually in the room in which it is in use. A critical element of space heaters is their placement; be sure to keep yours at least three feet away from anything that can burn and on a flat surface. Also, plug space heater directly into a wall outlet, not using an extension cord or power strip.
Holiday Cooking Safety– During this time of year, many families bond over food which means that the kitchen is used a lot during this season. Sadly, the kitchen is home to many accidents during this time as well. It is important to never leave your cooking equipment unattended when it is on. You can also prevent fires by ensuring that your stove is clean. It can also be helpful to relieve your cooking area of any towels, napkins, or anything that could catch fire.
Holiday Decorating Electrical Safety– During this time of year, many decorate their homes for the holidays. While these decorations enhance this season, sadly, they also increase the change of fires and electrical accidents if not properly used. Of course, no one wants anything like a fire to occur in their home. But there are always things to do to prevent the incident or to protect your valuables from damage. Buying a safe from Esafe, will mean your valuables, like money or files are secure. Better to be safe then sorry. Before decorating, it can be helpful to be aware of where available electrical outlets are located and decorate accordingly. Do not overload outlets with too many decorations as it can overheat and cause a fire. It is also important to never connect more than three strands of lights together when decorating. Do not damage the cord's insulation by leaving it in a location where it might be pinched. Always turn off your indoor and/or outdoor decorations before leaving or going to sleep.
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A great book, to be sure. The dress robes Harry is fantastic, and the images of all of the sets and figs are crystal clear. I simply love the pictures of the first few Hogwarts, you have no idea how hard it is to find good images of the retired Hogwarts interiors for a curious person like me online! Also, a nice interview with the HP LEGO team for the latest batch of sets... Even if there was only a couple of pictures for the latest three sets.
Also, did anyone notice the sketch on page 78? It's of Malfoy Manor and Bellatrix, Narcissa, Hermione, Harry, and Ollivander. Perhaps a set is in development for late 2010, early 2011 release?
Perhaps a set is in development for late 2010, early 2011 release?
And no, I didn't notice the sketch as I haven't read the book yet, where did you get it from?
^Ah, yes, sorry, my mistake!
The book is in Barnes and Noble and other retailers in the US. Is it not yet out in the UK?
No, it's out in the UK/Ireland June 1st. I'm eagerly awaiting it!
^You should, it's fantastic! I was disappointed to see no fan MOC section, though, as was included in the SW dictionary and the encyclopedia.
Got my book from Amazon a week ago. For $12 and some change, there's no way to possibly go wrong. The photos are excellent and the exclusive minifig simply seals the deal.


WEST BOKARO: Tata Steel in association with Sankara Nethralaya is organizing a free-of-cost best-in-class cataract camp for the people residing in and around West Bokaro.
The main objective of this camp is o provide world class eye care facilities to the aged people with cataract in remote villages and gifting back the vision that have preventable blindness.
The camp was inaugurated today by Dr U K Patwari, Head Consultant, Tata Central Hospital (TCH) and Dr Sabari Patwari, Head Consultant, TCH at Community Centre, Mukundabera.
Among others present on the occasion were Anil Chandrawansi, Mukhiya, Barughutu Central, Nirmal Karmali, Mukhiya, Kedala South, Mohammad Taiuddin, Sarpanch, Barughutu Central, Manoj Sinha, Sarpanch, Barughutu Central, Keshav Ranjan, Unit Head, Tata Steel Rural Development Society (TSRDS) and Dr Jayant Tripathy, Senior Registrar, Corporate Social Responsibility.
On the first day a total of 212 persons were registered and screened. A team of 22 medical professionals is there at West Bokaro for 10 days to ensure best-in-class check-up and treatment to patients suffering from cataract.
The registration and screening of cases has been scheduled from December 15, 2017 to December 18, 2017 followed by surgery till December 24, 2017. Black glasses along with medicines will also be provided to the patients on the concluding day.
It is worth mentioning here that a similar camp was organised in the month of November in which 132 people were successfully operated.


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In contrast with the type of openness encouraged by Open Education Resources and Open Courseware labels, the openness of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) is severely limited. Consequently, Leo Havemann and Javiera Atenas find the recent growth of high quality online learning content is not able to be used to its full advantage. The process of opening up MOOC resources would add value to the resources by reaching a wider community. But most importantly, HE institutions currently investing in MOOCs could demonstrate, beyond reasonable doubt, their real commitment to openness and improved access to education for all.
In 2013, MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) suddenly gained a degree of notoriety, even outside the higher education sector. While the initial hype is dying down, MOOCs continue to grow in number and represent a significant new form of public engagement for universities. With the launch of the Open University's FutureLearn platform back in September, many more UK institutions have joined a European charge into this previously US-dominated space. So, why should MOOCs open up? Are they not, by definition, open? Well, yes, maybe, and sort of.
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At the risk of stating the obvious: online learning is not in itself very new, but MOOCs differ from traditional online distance learning courses in the sense that they offer open enrolment, free of charge (and therefore, often grow to 'massive' proportions). As such, they represent an exciting development in HE, appearing to promise a newfound equality of access to high quality content from top universities. But equal access does not necessarily translate into equal achievement. Early MOOC research has found that participants who are already university educated and digitally literate are, unsurprisingly, best placed to benefit. For many students, and especially those starting out in HE, a classroom-based or blended learning experience represents a more manageable and supported path towards a qualification.
Although MOOCs can be considered a new strand of the wider Open Education movement, they may reflect a quite different form of openness than this label sometimes implies. For advocates of Open Educational Resources (OER), resources which have been developed in public institutions should be made available to the general public, especially with a view to their unrestricted use and repurposing by educators around the globe.
Since 2002 UNESCO has argued for a global 'free trade' in educational resources which should have been licensed under the Creative Commons framework, explicitly permitting educators to perform the four Rs: Reuse, Revise, Remix and Redistribute. OER are often conceived of as single units of content, which can be made available through repositories such as Jorum, but they can also be packaged up in the form of whole courses (or, to make an important distinction, as 'courseware', which does not imply that any teaching is included). Launched in 2002, MIT's Open CourseWare (OCW) allows open access to the resources indefinitely, as well as unrestricted downloading of the learning materials. In the OCW model, the materials can typically be downloaded individually or as a package, providing educators and students with a range of options for reuse.
In contrast with the type of openness implied by the OER and OCW labels, the openness of MOOCs (especially those offered by elite institutions on high-profile commercial platforms) appears to be mainly of enrolment. Access to the content is usually for the duration of the course only, and restricted to registered participants. Also, in many MOOCs, the content by default is copyrighted ('all rights reserved') rather than openly licensed, closing off the possibility of reuse without previous agreement of the intellectual rights holder. One platform's terms states that participants are prohibited from reproducing, copying, selling, or explaining the content of courses, which may only be download content for non-commercial purposes and personal use. It is difficult to say whether institutions sign up to these terms because they are considering how they might one day recoup their investment in course development, or whether these unnecessarily restrictive terms and conditions (apparently covering all available courses) are simply imposed by the platform providers – but the consequence is that this high quality online learning content is not able to be used to its full advantage.
For this reason we consider it would be interesting for MOOC developers to 'open up' the materials they produce, and – perhaps after the initial run of the actual MOOC – place the content in open repositories for retrieval and reuse by the scholarly community. In order for this to happen, such content could be openly licensed, certainly requiring attribution, but perhaps, for example, permitting the creation of derivative works, while mandating that the original or adapted versions are 'shared-alike' (thereby preventing commercial publishers profiting from their resale without agreement and payment for their use).
In practical terms, it would be simple for MOOC resources to be uploaded to an OER repository, either individually or as a package. Alternatively, entire MOOCs could be converted into OCW once the course has finished, and made available for download, either through OER repositories or even via the host MOOC platform itself. The process of opening up MOOC resources will add value to the resources by reaching a wider community, and promote the authors and institutions which provided the MOOC. But most importantly, in this way, HE institutions currently investing in MOOCs could demonstrate, beyond reasonable doubt, their real commitment to openness and improved access to education for all.
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Plantains are those weird looking, giant bananas that look either too green or way past their prime, and usually not very appetizing. But, they are a staple of certain cuisines and I've had them while I lived in Ghana, almost exclusively deep fried. Unfortunately, deep fried plantains were not quite to my taste and I stayed away from them until very recently.
I was inspired by a Puerto Rican "lasagna" recipe that used plantains instead of noodles and was happy with the results. Here, I wanted to do something slightly different. I started from really ripe plantains and roasted them without peeling. Then, I made mashed plantains and combined them with plain, white beans (navy beans), and a handful of spices to create a rich and dense chili. Why does this chili work? First of all, plantains are full of starch and relatively sweet, adding lots of great flavor almost as if you were adding molasses. The spices and flavor agents, tomato paste, Chile Lime seasoning bland, and paprika helped the taste along. Lastly, the navy beans worked well here because they added smoothness and creaminess. Sprinkling some fresh cilantro complements the ensemble, and you could also spoon some dairy-free sour cream on top or some plant-based yogurt.
Get ripe plantains – those that have quite a few black areas on them – wash them and place them on a baking sheet without peeling. Roast the plantains at 425 F (220 C) for an hour. Their skins will turn black and they should soften inside.
Let the plantains cool then peel them and mash with a potato masher. You could also put them into a food processor and pulse until fine.
Heat a cast iron pan over the medium high heat. Add the cooking spray, spices, tomato paste, and the diced onion and let everything caramelize well, which could take up to 15 minutes.
Add the plantains and let the bottom start to brown. Mix well and cook for 5 to 8 minutes.
Add the cooked beans – I cook mine in a pressure cooker after soaking them overnight – and let the dish simmer for 10 minutes or so.
Serve with a dash of fresh cilantro, or other types of topping you prefer to use on your chili.
There's always room for soup, and in some cases the soup is so rich that there's room only for the soup. I definitely like making hearty soups that are rich and filling. I've already shared with you my split pea soup, which is on the left lighter side, and "clam" chowder and bean and leek soup with soy chorizo, which are both really more a meal in a bowl than a light intro to a main course.
Today's soup is somewhere in between: not quite hearty enough to qualify as a meal yet not light by any means. It is full with vegetables and resembles Minestrone Soup. The soup builds on the classic mirepoix, a classic base of many soups and stews. Practically speaking mirepoix is a mix of diced carrots, onions and celery that is sautéed until caramelization starts to take place. This what I would normally do when making a soup like this but this time around I had to take a shortcut and I used a lot of frozen and canned veggies, including the frozen peas and carrots mix so my mirepoix started with only onions and celery.
At the end the soup came together well, with frozen corn and canned tomatoes and beans, and a whole bunch of kale. The main trick here was to let the soup simmer for a long time which helps soften kale, which has quite a sturdy leaf structure.
Dice celery and onions to a medium dice. It does not have to be very fine or precise because the whole soup is a bit rustic.
Spray the bottom of a large soup pot with cooking spray and place over medium high heat. Add celery and onions and sauté for 5 to 10 minutes, with occasional stirring.
While onions and celery are cooking, wash the kale and remove any parts of stalk that look particularly tough. Chop the kale roughly into smaller bits. If you are wondering how small should you make them, it's really up to you. My preference is to keep them at about 2 in (5 cm). Set aside.
Add the frozen veggies in all at once and cook with stirring for 5 to 10 minutes. They will not be completely thawed but they will start to soften.
Add the beans – I usually drain and rinse mine but if you are a fan of keeping all the flavors of canned beans intact (including extra salt they use when canning) go ahead ad just dump the whole thing right in. Stir to combine and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the crushed tomatoes, stir again and cook for another 5 minutes.
At this point you are ready to add the kale. As with all other green leafy vegetables, the raw leaves occupy a significantly larger space than cooked, so don't panic if adding the kale pushes your pot to its size limits. The kale will settle down. Gently fold the kale into the soup and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes. By the end of this process your pot should look like it can fit the stock and water.
Add the stock and as much water as you like really. What I do is dump the stock into the pot and then use water to rinse the carton out. But if you would like to keep this Soup really dense and almost like a stew you can skip adding water.
Bring everything to boil, lower the heat to low and simmer for another 30 to 45 minutes or until the kale is done to your liking.
Enjoy this soup with some fresh bread, top with some fresh parsley, with a squeeze of lemon or top with a bit of Cashew Sour Cream.
Growing up in the Balkans cabbage and beans were unavoidable, especially during the winter months when each household used to have bins of dry beans and barrels of homemade sauerkraut. Although for the most part dishes that I grew up with kept cabbage and beans apart, one of my grandmother's signature dishes was a cabbage and dark bean stew that was packed with both, as well as with piles of smoked meat. I do remember the taste with fondness, so I wondered if I can come up with a vegan way of making a Balkan style cabbage and bean stew.
This is a straightforward recipe with only a handful ingredients. I recommend using a Dutch oven, or a similar type of pot, and not being afraid of keeping it on relatively high heat to get the onions, which form the aromatic base of the stew, and Trader Joe's Soy Chorizo, brown and caramelize. In looking for an ingredient that can replace smoked meat, I decided to go with this chorizo as I found it to work really well in the past, both in Mexican-style lasagnas, and in hearty soups.
The star of this stew is definitely cabbage and for a big pot you will need lots of it. In principle, you could grab few bags of shredded cabbage and that will work fine, but for best texture I recommend shredding the cabbage a bit more thickly. This time around I used both red and green cabbage, but traditionally this type of stew would use fresh green cabbage or even sauerkraut (don't laugh until you try it – it is delicious!). And don't freak out about the volume of cabbage, it will cook down.
One final trick to this stew is creating a bit of a roux to bind the stew together. Traditionally, the roux in the Balkans starts with lard and flour, and it often includes paprika. To keep this stew vegan and gluten-free, I used corn starch and instead of making the roux in a separate pan and pouring it over I simply sprinkled the corn starch and mixed in with the onion, chorizo and wilted cabbage before adding the beans and water.
Once you add corn starch, beans and water, as well as whole peppercorns and bay leaves, the rest is easy. You bring your pot to gentle simmer, put the lid on and leave it on low heat. In less than 30 minutes you have your perfect post of a not-so-traditional Balkan Cabbage and Bean Stew which is best enjoyed hot with a piece of freshly baked Balkan cornbread (proja).
Spray the bottom and the sides of your Dutch oven or a large pot with the cooking spray. Turn the heat on to medium high to high and add diced onions. Let the onions brown for 3-5 minutes.
Add soy chorizo (note: if using Trader Joe's Soy chorizo please make sure to remove the casing before cooking because it is plastic and inedible!), and brown for additional 3-5 minutes.
While onions and chorizo are cooking, shred the cabbage into thick shreds. Add the cabbage into the pot, stir well and let it cook down for 5-10 minutes with occasionally stirring.
When the cabbage has gone down a bit, stir in corn starch. Mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Add beans that have been drained and rinsed. Mix well.
Add bay leaves, peppercorns and water. Let the pot come to a simmer than lower the heat to low, put the lid on and let it cook for 20-30 minutes.
Enjoy with the piece of Balkan Style Cornbread!
One of my recent impulse buys was Trader Joe's Soy Chorizo. This chorizo is vegan, as well as smokey and very spicy so a little goes a long way. I enjoyed it as a topping for an otherwise simple tomato and lettuce sandwich, but I also wanted to experiment a bit and see what else I can use soy chorizo for.
Chorizo and beans usually make for an excellent combination, but I wanted something more adventures than a pot of chili. I decided to mix several types of beans, to diversify the texture of the soup I was building, and in addition to soy chorizo use leeks to expand the range of flavors. The three different types of beans I used are small white beans, black-eyed peas, and dark kidney beans, and I used a canned variety of all three because cooking beans from scratch is not my idea of fun. One thing to keep in mind when using canned vegetables is to rinse them well before use to remove excess salt.
The time I saved on beans, I used to deal with leeks. For those of you who are new to leek, it belongs to the onion family and shares a lot of similarities when it comes to flavor with spring onions (scallions) and spring garlic, which unfortunately is not often found in large supermarket chains. Although I do enjoy leek flavor, I don't really cook with it often mostly because it does need extensive washing to ensure that all the traces of dirt are removed. The method I use to deal with this is something I've seen on Food Network, where you slice the leek and submerge the slices in water. You need to leave chopped leek in for few minutes to let the sediment and dirt fall to the bottom of the bowl, then scoop, rinse and dry the leek slices. They are now ready to go!
Slice leeks across into thin rounds, then separate each round into individual circles. Fill a large bowl with water and submerge leek circles in it. Let them sit for 5-10 minutes. Using a skimmer spoon to remove the leek without disturbing the sediment that has collected at the bottom of the bowl. Give leek one more rinse, then pat dry with the cloth towel.
Spray the bottom of a large pot with the cooking spray and turn the heat on to medium high. Add leek and let caramelize for 5 minutes or so.
Add soy chorizo and stir to mix. If you are using Trader Joe's brand please make sure that you remove the casing as this is not edible. Break the chorizo to small pieces and brown leek and chorizo mix for 3-5 minutes.
Add well-rinsed beans to the pot and stir. Cook for another 5 minutes, mixing frequently.
Add vegetable stock and bay leaves to the post. Bring the soup to boil, then decrease the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Serve the soup with some toast, corn chips or freshly baked bread. If you are feeling very decadent, you can top this soup with some Cashew Cream, or vegan shredded cheese of your choice. Some lime juice would work well, too!
Note for those using Trader Joe's Soy Chorizo: I used only half of Trader Joe's Soy Chorizo, which added just enough flavor and spiciness to this soup as far as I am concerned. If you prefer more kick, go ahead and use the whole thing. If you are more on a cautious side, save the other half and transform it into my Vegan Mexican Lasagna.


During the upcoming IAMSE meeting in Burlington, there will be a number of terrific pre-conference sessions for your consideration. We are very excited to offer this workshop on the topic of Active Learning in the classroom, presented by Frazier Stevenson.
There has been considerable recent discussion and literature on advantages of active learning modalities in health science education, especially as a way of replacing lecture for large groups. Clickers, Team-Based Learning, Games, Flipped Classroom all can enhance student engagement, learning, and retention. But which one to choose? There is scant literature on comparisons between them, yet experienced faculty know that each has strengths and weaknesses regarding faculty development and technology demands, student/faculty acceptance, and fit for student learning styles and for specific curricular topics. This workshop will actively examine these strategies with an eye towards the methods' strengths and weaknesses, helping the attendee make decisions on which one(s) best suit their classroom or institution. The workshop will rely on the collective wisdom of attendees and of the workshop leader, who has taught in all the above methods in both pre-clinical and clinical settings.
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Daniel Gordon, Rhode Island State Rep., Lied About Military Service After Arrest
By Paige Lavender
Rhode Island state Rep. Daniel Gordon (R) was arrested Sunday and charged with driving on a suspended license, according to the Providence Journal. That arrest exposed Gordon's criminal record in Massachusetts and alerted police to an outstanding warrant he had there in connection with a 2008 police chase.
After House Republicans said Gordon should resign, Middletown Patch reported, the state representative said his problems stemmed from PTSD-fueled alcoholism, a product of his service in the Gulf War. He also claimed he was injured by shrapnel in Baghdad.
Not so much.
The AP obtained Gordon's military records and discovered that he had never been near a battlefield while serving as a military aircraft technician. Records show he never received the Purple Heart -- an award typically given to any service member wounded in a war zone, unless the injury was caused by an accident or friendly fire -- contradicting his claims about being injured in Baghdad.
This latest arrest adds to Gordon's extensive criminal record. He previously spent more than five months locked up on charges of attempted murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and for a assaulting and threatening to kill his girlfriend.
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Vesnické divadlo (VD) bylo založeno komunistickým ministrem zemědělství J. Ďurišem v roce 1945 při ministerstvu zemědělství. Po únoru 1948 převedlo ministerstvo zemědělství řídící agendu Vesnického divadla na Jednotný svaz českých zemědělců. V letech 1945–1950 sídlilo v podkroví budovy ministerstva zemědělství a v roce 1950 přesídlilo do zámečku v Praze–Hloubětíně. Po rozpuštění Jednotného svazu českých zemědělců (r. 1952) podléhalo od začátku roku 1953 Státnímu výboru pro věci umění, později pak Ministerstvu kultury. Vesnické divadlo fungovalo až do roku 1959, kdy bylo přejmenováno na Státní zájezdové divadlo (SZD) a v roce 1962 bylo zrušeno.

Vznik divadla a jeho začátky

Již na konci druhé světové války se objevila myšlenka vytvořit pro vesnici putující (kočovné) divadlo podle vzoru sovětského "Kolchozního divadla" v duchu Leninova hesla "Umění patří lidu". Obdobné zájezdové divadlo jako nástroj propagandy využívala také NSDAP při své organizaci "Kraft durch Freude" (KdF-Bühne auf Rädern / Síla z radosti-jeviště na kolech).

Po květnovém povstání v roce 1945 vznikl v redakci "Zemědělských novin" (deníku Jednotného svazu českých zemědělců), pod vedením šéfredaktora Antonína Nedvěda, který vystřídal šéfredaktora Antonína Volavku, a po diskusích s divadelními teoretiky a kritiky A. M. Brousilem a Emanuelem Janským, plán zájezdového divadla.. Divadlo mělo vzdáleně navazovat na dřívější kočující divadla, mj. na "První divadelní společnost českou pro venkov", řízenou Josefem Aloisem Prokopem, na společnost Pavla Švandy ze Semčic, na "Divadlo sdružených měst Východočeských" a celou řadu dalších.. Svým repertoárem mělo být zaměřeno nejen na dospělého diváka, ale i na nejmenší.

V říjnu 1945 se rozhodl komunistický ministr zemědělství Július Ďuriš zřídit podle sovětského vzoru zájezdové "Vesnické divadlo", kterému až do roku 1948 konkurovala na venkově celá řada místních ochotnických spolků. Divadlo obdrželo prostory v podkroví budovy ministerstva zemědělství na Těšnově, kde si zřídilo kanceláře, dílny a zkušební místnosti s malým jevištěm. Zájezdy Vesnického divadla probíhaly za pomoci vlakového spojení a do odlehlých vesnic místními zemědělskými dopravními prostředky. Provozovatelem divadla byl ministerstvem zemědělství ustaven Jednotný svaz českých zemědělců, uměleckým ředitelem režisér Zdeněk Jaromír Vyskočil, provozním ředitelem František Smažík (od listopadu 1945 do června 1946), v čele ústavu stála divadelní rada, tvořená zástupci ministerstva školství, ministerstva zemědělství, Jednotného svazu českých zemědělců, redakce Zemědělských novin a ředitelství divadla.

První divadelní soubor (pracovní skupina) byl ustaven z divadelníků z Ústí nad Orlicí. Tento soubor vyjel na své první představení 17. prosince 1945 železnicí na Vlašimsko, kde uvedl hru F. F. Šamberka J. K. Tyl v režii Fr. Smažíka. Při založení VD bylo stanoveno, že smí hrát jen v obcích do 1000 obyvatel. Zájezdová činnost divadla čítala dva dny v každé zájezdové obci, přičemž první večer se hrála činohra, druhý den odpoledne pohádka pro děti a večer opět činohra. Po volbách v roce 1946 byl ředitelem a uměleckým vedoucím jmenován František Smažík. Již v únoru 1946 byla ustavena druhá pracovní skupina, čítající 17 osob, včetně divadelních profesionálů.

V květnu 1946 se rozjelo Vesnické divadlo na Šternbersko, kam bylo posláno ministerstvem zemědělství jako odměna zemědělcům za vzorné plnění dodávkových povinností. VD mělo na okrese v květnu sehrát přes 20 představení pro dospělé a několik představení pro mládež v následujících obcích: Hnojice, Žerotín, Újezd, Paseka, Uničov, Medlov a Troubelice. Jednalo se o představení "Zdravý nemocný" (Molière), "Veronika" (Faltis), "Tvrdohlavá žena" (J. K. Tyl), "Pohádka o třech princeznách" (F. Smažík podle Bratři Grimmové). Katastrofální úroveň divadelních představení si vysloužila na stránkách deníku «Volného Slova» dlouhou kritiku (z hovorů na scéně čpělo cosi stranicky agitačního).

V rámci Vesnického divadla při ministerstvu zemědělství vystupoval od prosince 1945 komik Jindřich Plachta spolu s divadelním a filmovým hercem Františkem Kovaříkem a skupinkou mladých herců Vl. Němotou, Evou Šmeralovou, Zd. Řehořem a režisérem Z. Míkou (členové divadla Divadla 5. května se zájezdovou skupinou zvanou Divadlo pod Plachtou). Pro své první turné si vybrali trojici ruských aktovek, spojených pod názvem »Medvěd« (Krylov: »Medvěd námluvčím«, Čechov: »Medvěd«, Gradov: »Směs práce«). Na začátku května 1946 vystupovala skupina herců s Plachtou například na Znojemsku.

Skupina odehrála na 70 představení, avšak v říjnu 1946 skončila činnost z důvodu zdravotního stavu J. Plachty.

V době od 1. do 22. října 1946 vyjednala Okresní rada odborů (ORO) ve Strakonicích zájezd Vesnického divadla do 11 obcí (Katovice, Střelské Hoštice, Velký Bor, Lažany Defurovy, Pačejov, Malý Bor, Veřechov, Volenice, Kraselov, Čestice a Vacov), celkem 22 představení pro dospělé a 11 loutkových představení pro děti. Pro dospělé sehrálo VD hry "Dobrodruzi" (E. Bozděch) a "Grand hotel Nevada" (Fr. Langer), pro děti maňáskové divadélko "Kašpárek a hodný koníček".

Až do první sezóny po únoru 1948 nemělo Vesnické divadlo většinu profesionálních herců, které později odčerpalo z oblastních divadel. V roce 1947 se konala v Brně porada zástupců všech stálých moravských divadel, které se ohrazovaly proti projektu VD ministerstva zemědělství a poskytování mu značných financí. Na poradě též zaznělo, že divadlo mělo sloužit potřebám venkova, ale že zajíždí více do měst a velkých obcí.

Od 1. září 1947 studovaly všechny tři pracovní skupiny na třetí sezónu nový repertoár: F. F. Šamberk: "Jedenácté přikázání", F. Šrámek: "Měsíc nad řekou", J. Verner: "Bohatý chudák", Z. Bláha: "Hodí se žít" (1947), Petrovič: "Uzel" a Lope de Vega: "Sedlák svým pánem". Ve třetí sezóně pohostinsky spolupracovali s Vesnickým divadlem režiséři: Karel Palouš z Realistického divadla a Gabriel Hart z Městských divadel pražských, výtvarníci: inž. Miroslav Kouřil, architekt Jan Sládek a František Tvrdek. Zájezdy třetí sezóny byly zahájeny první pracovní skupinou 16. září 1947 na okrese Český Krumlov, druhou a třetí pracovní skupinou 15. října 1947 výjezdem z Prahy. Každý zájezd po okrese trval minimálně 24 dní.

Vesnické divadlo po únoru 1948

Po komunistickém puči a zrušení soukromého podnikání v divadelnictví a rozpuštění více než 60 venkovských divadelních společností převedlo ministerstvo zemědělství řízení Vesnického divadla na Jednotný svaz českých zemědělců, kterému po odebrání odborné zemědělské agendy přidělilo agendu zemědělské osvěty. Repertoár divadla určovalo ministerstvo školství a ministerstvo informací a jeho hlavním úkolem byla kolektivizační agitace a po roce 1951 i agitace pro zakládání JZD (např. Zrotal: Slepice a kostelník; Skalka: Kozí mléko; Prachař: Hádajú sa o rozumné; Smažík: Tvrdohlavci; Řezáčová: Tichá vesnice).

Dosavadní tři soubory Vesnického divadla byly postupně doplněny ministrem informací a osvěty Václavem Kopeckým dalšími herci z oblastních a venkovských divadel, takže v září 1948 čítalo kolem 200 herců a hereček v celkem deseti pracovních skupinách. Samostatnou složku tvořil slovenský soubor, který se k 1. srpnu 1948 osamostatnil a vytvořil základ "Dědinského divadla". Později existovaly 4 slovenské a jedna maďarská skupina. V září 1949 byl založen samostatný loutkářský soubor, který existoval až do konce roku 1951.

K výročí 28. října přijal ministr zemědělství delegaci Syndikátu českých spisovatelů a umělecké vedení Vesnického divadla. Jménem uměleckých pracovníků Vesnického divadla sdělil ministru Ďurišovi umělecký vedoucí Antonín Martin Brousil, že Vesnické divadlo splnilo k 28. říjnu 1948 svou povinnost na 100 procent. Upozornil ho také na to, že Vesnické divadlo získalo v celostátní dramatické soutěži Divadelní žatva III. cenu mezi oblastními divadly a že až dosud předvedlo svou práci v 600 vesnicích pro čtvrt milionu diváků.

Nastudované hry se nejprve předváděly na zkušební scéně v Těšnově menší porotě, která posuzovala, zda je představení "po všech stránkách způsobilé" naplnit nejen předpoklad osvěžení vesnického života ve chvílích odpočinku, ale také zajistit vesnické kulturní povznesení a výchovu. Teprve po kontrolním představení se Vesnické divadlo rozjelo do míst, která mu před tím vybral Jednotný svaz českých zemědělců. Po únoru 1948 obdrželo také vlastní autobusy, dekorace, skládací jevištní konstrukce, zasouvací látkový horizont, reflektory, elektrorozvodnu a zvukovou aparaturu.

V každé obci hrálo Vesnické divadlo dva dny. Vedle dvou večerních představení pro dospělé se představilo i v jednom maňáskovém představení pro děti. Vstupné se pohybovalo od 5 do 15 Kčs. Každému představení předcházel proslov o poslání Vesnického divadla a po představení se konala rozprava vedoucího souboru s obecenstvem, která se už nesla na vlně agitační zemědělské kolektivizační politiky ministerstva zemědělství. Výsledky debaty s obecenstvem následně vyhodnotil v písemné zprávě vedoucí souboru, kterou předával ředitelství Vesnického divadla dalším a dalším příslušným orgánům.

Ze začátku pracovalo VD s hostujícími režiséry z Národního divadla i dalších divadel, k nimž patřili např. Karel Dostal, Vojta Novák, Jiří Plachý, František Salzer, František Filipovský, Jiří Steimar, Ota Ornest, Antonín Kandert, Míla Mellanová, Karel Palouš, Bohuš Stejskal, Oldřich Nový, Stanislav Langer, Drahoš Želenský a další. Téměř 30 pohostinských režisérů nastudovalo do roku 1952 celkem 80 her. V letech 1948 až 1957 byl stálým dramaturgem divadla Emanuel Janský.

Na konci roku 1950 pak dostalo VD k dispozici zámeček v Praze–Hloubětíně. Od začátku roku 1953 podléhalo VD Státnímu výboru pro věci umění, později pak Ministerstvu kultury. V srpnu 1950 byl založen stálý soubor režisérů VD, kde působili např. František Smažík, Gabriel Hart, Jaroslav Pleva, Alfréd Radok, Oto Ševčík aj. S divadlem spolupracovali různí výtvarníci a scénografové, mj. Václav Gottlieb, Adolf Wenig, František Tröster, Alex Vladimír Hrstka, Vlastislav Hofman a Jarmila Konečná.

V roce 1954 byl ustaven jedenáctý soubor VD – německý divadelní soubor. Od roku 1956 mělo VD již jen 9 souborů, neboť dva postoupilo Klatovskému zájezdovému divadlu pro západočeské pohraničí, kam přešel i ředitel František Smažík.

S VD vystupovali resp. v něm působili i Raoul Schránil, ve skupině Jindřicha Plachty pak František Kovářík, Lída Plachá, Eva Šmeralová, Zdeněk Řehoř, Jiří Holý, Otto Šimánek a další. Od roku 1954 ve Vesnickém divadle vystupovala díky Františku Smažíkovi i Zita Kabátová, avšak pod jménem svého bývalého manžela, jako Zita Králová.

V letech 1953 až 1954 si zde zahrál i mladý Vladimír Menšík, který sem nastoupil po úspěšném absolvování brněnské JAMU. Do roku 1954 účinkoval v celkem čtyřech představeních, a to: Otec (1953), U nás v Darmochlebech (1953), Hledač světla (1954) a Pevnost na severu (1954). Na představení Hledač světla, kde Vl. Menšík ztvárnil postavu Vincenta van Gogha, zavítal i slavný E. F. Burian, který se o představení vyjádřil velmi pochvalně. Dveře do jeho legendárního divadla D 34 byly pro Menšíka otevřené.

Na počátku sezóny 1959/1960 bylo Vesnické divadlo přejmenováno na Státní zájezdové divadlo (SZD), které vyjíždělo nejen na vesnice, ale i do oblastí, kde divadlo běžně nepůsobilo, například na velké stavby. V roce 1960 mělo divadlo 120 uměleckých pracovníků, pracujících v 8 skupinách, včetně jedné německé. V roce 1962 bylo SZD zrušeno.

Podle vzoru Vesnického divadla vznikla v dalších letech i obdobná divadla v zahraničí, např. Státní mazovské divadlo v Polsku (1956), Maďarské vesnické divadlo (1956) a Státní vesnické divadlo v NDR (1960).

Ocenění
 1950 Diplom mimořádného uznání za kulturní a osvětovou práci na vesnici
 1950 Čestné uznání na Divadelní žatvě za nastudování hry L. Rachmanova Neklidné stáří (režie Karel Dostal, výprava Vlastislav Hofman)

Citáty

Nastudované divadelní hry, výběr
 1945 František Ferdinand Šamberk: Josef Kajetán Tyl, režie František Smažík
 1946 F. X. Svoboda: Poslední muž, režie František Smažík
 1947 Fráňa Šrámek: Měsíc nad řekou, režie V. Týřl
 1948 Molière: Chudák manžel, režie Bohuš Stejskal (j.h.)
 1948 Eugene O'Neill: Farma pod jilmy, režie Karel Jernek (j.h.)
 1948 Gabriela Zapolska: Morálka paní Dulské, režie František Salzer (j.h.)
 1948 K. Simonov: Ruská otázka, režie Ota Ornest (j.h.)
 1949 E.F.Burian: Krčma na břehu, režie Karel Dostal (j.h.)
 1949 Molière: Lakomec, režie František Salzer (j.h.)
 1950 V. K. Klicpera: Hadrián z Římsů, režie Karel Dostal (j.h.)
 1950 N. V. Gogol: Ženitba, režie Vojta Novák (j.h.)
 1950 L. Rachmanov: Neklidné stáří, režie Karel Dostal (j.h.)
 1951 Alois Jirásek: Vojnarka, režie Jiří Plachý (j.h.)
 1952 A. Arbuzov: Šest zamilovaných, režie Míla Mellanová
 1953 A. N. Ostrovskij: Nemá kocor pořád posvícení, režie Alfréd Radok
 1953 F. X. Šalda: Dítě, režie Jaroslav Pleva
 1954 Jaroslav Hašek: Osudy dobrého vojáka Švejka, režie František Smažík
 1954 Frank Tetauer: Ženich, režie Jaroslav Pleva
 1954 William Shakespeare: Večer tříkrálový, režie František Smažík
 1955 Karel Čapek: Matka, režie Jaroslav Kubát
 1955 G. B. Shaw: Domy pana Sartoria, režie Jaroslav Pleva
 1956 V. Petrovičová: Slamník, režie Oto Ševčík
 1957 G. Hauptmann: Bobří kožich, režie Jaroslav Pleva
 1957 Jan Drda: Hrátky s čertem, režie Oto Ševčík
 1958 Anne Franková - F. Goodrichová a A. Hackett: Deník Anny Frankové, režie Jan Fišer
 1958 V+W: Balada z hadrů, režie Karel Texel
 1959 H. de Balzac: Evženie Grandetová, režie Jaroslav Pleva
 1959 K. M. Walló: Princezna se zlatou hvězdou na čele, režie Jaroslav Pleva
 1960 František Langer: Obrácení Ferdyše Pištory, režie Eleonora Cmuntová
 1960 Oscar Wilde: Jak je důležité míti Filipa, režie Jiřína Martínková
 1960 Alfréd Radok: Podivné příhody pana Pimpipána, režie Eleonora Cmuntová
 1960 Božena Němcová: Neohrožený Mikeš, režie Jaroslav Pleva

Statistika činnosti
Za prvních 15.divadelních sezón nastudovalo VD na 600 premiér, z toho více než 180 pro děti, uspořádalo na 34.000 představení, z toho 14.500 pro děti. VD navštívilo na 5,5 milionu návštěvníků, z toho okolo 2,2 milionu dětí.

Zajímavosti
 1950 Miliontý návštěvník divadla, Louňovice na Vlašimsku – rolník Fr. Stojánek
 1954 Miliontý dětský návštěvník, Havraň u Mostu – pionýr V. Zoula
 1959 Pětimiliontá návštěvnice, Mnich u Kamenice n.L. – rolnice M. Dvořáková

Odkazy

Reference

Literatura
 Jindřich Černý: Osudy českého divadla po druhé světové válce – Divadlo a společnost 1945–1955, Academia, Praha, 2007, str. 241, 386,
 František Kovářík: Kudy všudy za divadlem, Odeon, Praha, 1982, str. 266–271, 304–8, 350, foto 143-6
 Jaroslav Pucherna a kol.: Přijelo divadlo, vyd. Orbis pro Státní zájezdové divadlo, Praha, 1961
 Ladislav Tunys: Raoul Schránil, vyd. XYZ, Praha, 2011, str. 155, 192–5, 210–211,

Zaniklá divadla v Česku
Organizace založené roku 1945
Organizace zaniklé roku 1962
Vesnice
Kultura v Hloubětíně
Divadla v Praze


The Cleveland Indians Adopt TRT SoftWave Technology!
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This interesting specimen features pale yellow-green apatite crystals on an off-white feldspar matrix. This piece measures overall 7.6 cm wide by 4.7 cm tall and 3 cm front to back. The piece is from the Imilchil, Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco.


Drawing portraits is an essential part of an artist's development and education. Art Instructors use portraiture as the basis for practicing workflow, perspective, spacing, and the understanding of basic shapes. My fundamental growth as an artist occurred during my first two years in college when I drew from a live model 6 hours a day.
Portrait of a live model done by Liz in charcoal her Freshman year at The College for Creative Studies in Detroit.
Working as the lead artist at Alchemie, I've had to study business visuals to incorporate effective representations for the marketing and branding of the company. It can be a difficult task for an artist to put heart and soul into corporate artwork, but once complete, has proven to be quite a rewarding challenge and a valuable learning experience.
Our most recent presentation, a pitch for the Gates Foundation funded XR Education Challenge in LA, afforded me the opportunity to create new team illustrations, which utilized both my portraiture and corporate art experience. I had to balance overall look and feel of the presentation, which follows a minimalist and clean design, while doing my best not to offend anyone. A face is the mirror to the mind and many people perceive themselves differently than how someone on the outside may observe them. Caricature and portraiture artists have the same fear that what they note as distinguishable features may not match how the subject views themselves.
A slide from the alchemie presentation displaying the minimalist design.
Initially, I tried a simple pixelated look, with this method I used implied shapes to suggest an individual's likeness rather than dive right into specific defining features. After comparing the results a pixelated portrait with the images from the presentation we decided the two styles conflicted.
Below is the first initial pixelate design, created in 3D, of our CTO, Joe. I was ambitious and wanted to tackle an isometric pixel portrait that would also be a gif.
Instead, I decided to combine the flat and minimalist teacher and student styles from early in the presentation with slightly more details and basic shapes to create our team's portraits. This was a bit of a challenge (but also a lot of fun!) as I needed to add enough detail in the right places to show each individual's likeness while not going overboard and throwing off the simplified design.
The final version of our Alchemie team shows off the personal style of each individual, while enhancing the flow of the overall presentation.


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Singer Younha finishing up her new album
Female singer-songwriter Younha will release a new mini album in early November.
C9 Entertainment, the 27-year-old singer's agency, said on Thursday that Younha is adding final touches to her upcoming album and is currently shooting a music video in Seoul.
The agency added that her title track will be a ballad song.
Although the singer's last album came out about a year ago, Younha has been keeping her hands full in recent months. She appeared in the musical version of "Cinderella" in September and appeared in the drama series "Late Night Restaurant" from July to September.
After releasing the album, the singer will hold a concert titled "Final Fantasy" on Dec. 19 and 20 at Olympic Park in Bangyi-dong, southeastern Seoul.
Younha broke into the music scene in 2004 at the age of 16. Unlike other singers who begin in Korea and then advance to other countries, Younha began her singing career in Japan and then released a debut album here.
Since then, she remains one of the most successful female solo singers.
Her hits include "The Perfect Day to Say I Love You," "Umbrella" and "Password 4869."
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How Manchester United and Barcelona Damaged Major League Soccer
Soccer in the USA is one of the fastest emerging football markets in the world, of that there is no doubt. A glance at the steady expansion in the MLS over the last five years is testament to that, with successful franchises having sprung up recently in Seattle, Toronto, Philadelphia and Portland.
Matches are now played in front of capacity crowds at soccer-specific stadiums—as opposed to the barely full NFL stadiums that were used to host the sub-standard matches of earlier years—with an array of international stars such as David Beckham, Thierry Henry, Rafael Marquez and Torsten Frings turning out for their respective teams.
So business is booming—in football at least—in the USA and, inevitably, the European giants of the game want a piece of that American pie.
Dominant football powers such as Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United and Juventus toured the country this year, playing money-spinning friendlies against eac...
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Well the answer is unfortunately no. Their free membership offer only allows you to create your own profile and view the profiles and photos of existing members, if you receive message you can't read them, and you can't send messages either.
The free membership is simply a case of look but don't touch. But it does let you to see if anyone is on the site in your local area who you might be interested in, and get a feel for the site itself.
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LAIE, Hawaii – Nu'umau Coleman sparked the BYU-Hawaii women's volleyball defense in a come-from-behind 3-2 victory (25-23, 19-25, 24-26, 25-22, 15-6) over Cal Poly Pomona on Thursday night in the Cannon Activities Center.
"I am so proud of my girls for battling back," BYU-Hawaii head coach Mona Ah-Hoy said. "Nu'u really made a difference in the fourth set with her blocking and it changed the momentum. Cal Poly was a tough team and we are happy that we were able to pull together as a team for the victory."
Coleman changed the tide of the game with eight total blocks. Sinamoni Tonga recorded a triple-double with 10 kills, 16 assists and 18 digs. Leilani Adolpho led the Seasiders (1-2) with 16 kills, while Sydney Bunker contributed 23 assists and Penina Sao finished with 22 digs.
Deanna Blaine led Cal Poly Pomona (0-1) with 12 kills and 13 digs, while Samantha Figueroa had 29 digs and Alina Smith ended with 26 assists.
BYU-Hawaii recorded a .128 hitting percentage, holding the Broncos to .089. The Seasiders had 10 service aces to Cal Poly Pomona's seven.
Service aces by Bunker and Lacy Lange helped BYU-Hawaii grab an early 7-2 lead in the first set, but errors by the Seasiders gave Cal Poly Pomona three consecutive points to bring the score to 10-6. The teams alternated short streaks, keeping the score within a few points, until a kill by Adolpho finished it off 25-23.
Alexandra Gresham and Andrea Bosnic led the Broncos to a 10-2 advantage to begin the second set. A kill by Seasider Kayle Park started a 5-1 run to make it 15-9 and several errors from Cal Poly Pomona allowed BYU-Hawaii to close the gap to 18-14. The Broncos regained their momentum to hold off the Seasiders for a 25-19 set victory.
BYU-Hawaii relied on offensive attacks in addition to errors from their opponent to build a 10-4 lead in the third, but Cal Poly Pomona closed the margin to 10-8 before both teams began trading points. The Seasiders kept a slim lead for most of the set getting to set point at 24-22, but the Broncos scored four straight to take a 26-24 victory.
The Broncos relied on a 5-point run to gain an 11-5 edge, but kills by Brittany Waite, Lange and Tonga propelled a 7-0 run for the Seasiders to take control at 16-14. Cal Poly Pomona answered back, gaining a 20-19 advantage, but a solo block from Coleman and two aces from Sao gave BYU-Hawaii a 25-22 win.
The tiebreaking fifth set featured a 10-point run by the Seasiders, which included two services aces from Tonga and block assists by Coleman, Park and Adolpho to secure the 15-6 victory.
BYU-Hawaii returns to the court tomorrow at 11 a.m. HST to play Alaska Fairbanks. Live stats and video will be available online.


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City Hall ordered to turn over emails to Tribune
By Steve Mills
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and former Chicago Public Schools CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett. (Zbigniew Bzdak / Chicago Tribune)
A Cook County judge on Tuesday ordered the Emanuel administration to turn over email chains sought by the Chicago Tribune related to the multimillion-dollar no-bid Chicago Public Schools contract that led to a federal criminal investigation and the resignation of schools chief Barbara Byrd-Bennett.
Judge Anna Demacopoulos ruled that the city must turn over email chains the Tribune sought in a 2015 Freedom of Information Act request. The Tribune had sought 25 email chains that contained correspondence to or from Mayor Rahm Emanuel and two of his senior aides between Sept. 1, 2011, and Aug. 31, 2013. The city had withheld six email chains entirely, and it redacted portions of the remaining 19.
The Freedom of Information Act request sought emails regarding the city's handling of the contract with the SUPES Academy. The two co-owners of the academy, Thomas Vranas and Gary Solomon, were accused in federal court in Chicago of paying hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes to Byrd-Bennett while she was schools CEO in exchange for steering no-bid contracts to their company.
A spokesman for the city's Law Department said in a statement that the city would comply with the judge's ruling.
"The City is committed to complying with the Freedom of Information Act and each year it responds without objection to thousands of requests. While in this case we believed that the requested records were correctly withheld or properly redacted, we respect the court's ruling and will comply with it," Bill McCaffrey said in an email.
The Tribune sued the city in June 2015 after the city refused to entirely fulfill the Freedom of Information Act request. The city defended withholding or redacting the emails by saying several exemptions in the open records law allowed it to do so. The Tribune argued that many of the exemptions were improper, and said that the city's use of white space — as opposed to the more typical black spacing — to redact information made it difficult for the Tribune to determine what was withheld. After the Tribune sued, the city re-issued the emails with black redactions and included the city's reasoning for them.
Demacopoulos' 2 1/2-page order awarded the Tribune nearly everything it sought in its Freedom of Information Act request, and gave the city until next Tuesday to provide the emails to the Tribune. The judge also allowed the Tribune to seek lawyers' fees.
Vranas pleaded guilty in April to one count of conspiracy to commit federal program bribery. He faces up to five years in prison. Solomon has pleaded not guilty but reportedly has been negotiating a deal with prosecutors.
Byrd-Bennett pleaded guilty in October to a single federal count of wire fraud. She faces up to about 7 1/2 years in prison when she is sentenced, but her sentencing has been postponed until the charges against Solomon and Vranas are resolved.
At the same time, the Chicago Board of Education is seeking more than $65 million in damages and penalties in a lawsuit against Byrd-Bennett, Vranas and Solomon. SUPES Academy and Synesi Associates, education consulting businesses owned by Vranas and Solomon that won more than $23 million in no-bid contracts, are also named in that suit.
Florida man who caught Chicago's Humboldt Park alligator throws out first pitch before Cubs-Reds game
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The Rev. Jesse Jackson and Jesse Jackson Jr. ask President Trump for release, pardon of imprisoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich
'We're talking 7th and 8th grade girls,' prosecutors say as R. Kelly held without bond on sex charges
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot raises $2.7 million while Emanuel spends big on parties, makes donations
Demacopoulos' ruling was the latest legal victory for the Tribune in its ongoing disputes with the city over Freedom of Information Act requests. In late May, a Cook County judge ruled that Emanuel's emails, texts and other communications are not exempt from disclosure simply because they are transmitted over private devices. The city is seeking to appeal.
In early June, another Cook County judge ordered the Chicago Police Department to give the Tribune emails from former police Superintendent Garry McCarthy's account. The Tribune had filed a lawsuit accusing the department of violating the Freedom of Information Act by failing to produce the emails.
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Apple is selling more iPhone XRs than any other mo...
Apple is selling more iPhone XRs than any other model, but that might not mean much
The spin starts early.
Michael Simon (Macworld.com) on 30 November, 2018 02:35
Credit: Christopher Hebert/IDG
During a time when it usually sits back and counts money, Apple is in full damage-control mode. It started with its Black Friday sale, which lasted four days this year instead of one. Then it upped the trade-in value of older phones when you upgrade to the iPhone XR or XS. And now it's straight up telling us that there's nothing to worry about.
In an interview with CNET, Apple VP Greg Joswiak said that the iPhone XR "been our most popular iPhone each and every day since the day it became available." While you can quibble with the term "most popular," Joswiak clarified his remark to Reuters, telling the publication that the XR is Apple's "most mainstream product and best-selling iPhone" since it became available on Oct. 26.
On the surface, that's great news for Apple. While the iPhone XR is the cheapest of Apple's newest phones, scattered reports suggested that it wasn't the hit it expected it to be, and Apple's stock dropped precipitously as a result (among other factors). Now, Apple is saying that the iPhone XR isn't just selling well, it's selling better than any other iPhone over the past 33 days. But that number might not mean as much as you think.
For one, there are two iPhone XS models, the regular 5.8-inch model and the 6.5-inch Max, both of which cost significantly more than the $750 iPhone XR. Right off the bat, that splits sales of the flagship phones. And there's not too much of a difference between them and the XR either, with the cheaper model actually having a larger screen than the iPhone XS.
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The 6.5-inch iPhone XS Max (left) is $350 more expensive than the 6.1-inch iPhone XR.
So let's say Apple sells 100 phones a day (lol, I know). We can assume that 30 of those are old models (iPhone 8 and 7), leaving us with 70. Then let's say Apple sells 40 iPhone XS and XS Max (20 each for argument's sake). That leaves 30 iPhones remaining for the XR. So while it technically outsold every iPhone model, Apple sold more older phones and more iPhone XSes in this example. And there are a million ways to break it down and get similar results.
Even beyond that, the iPhone XR is significantly cheaper than the XS and XS Max, so it should be the top-selling iPhone. Plus it's a month newer. So what does "top-selling" really mean? It's all about spin, something Apple is keenly adapt at. Mind you, Apple might be selling 80 iPhone XRs out of 100 iPhones each day, but we don't know and never will.
When Apple announced that the iPhone X was the top-selling phone every week during the holiday quarter last year, it was similarly vague, but it had greater meaning. Apple was testing whether its customers were willing to spend a thousand bucks on an iPhone, and the X's popularity proved it. Average selling price shot up, competitors rushed to copy it, and the notch became an iconic symbol of Apple status.
That's not the case here. By saying the iPhone XR is the best-selling phone Apple is basically saying it's not a flop. Joswiak's remarks might make for great headlines and good PR, but it's not going to stop the questions surrounding iPhone sales. It's basically all spin, which is how it's going to be from now on. Since Apple is going to stop reporting unit sales, these types of vague sales reports are all we're going to have to go on to gauge the success of a particular iPhone model.
And that's a reality distortion that would make Steve Jobs proud.
Macworld.com


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April 17, 1912: Women in silks and rags together await news
Benjamin Guggenheim, Carpathia, denver post, Olympic, ship, sinking, steamship, survivors, titanic, White Star Line
Here is the complete text of this article from page 4 of The Denver Post, April 17, 1912:
WOMEN IN SILKS AND RAGS TOGETHER AWAIT NEWS
PATRICIANS WEEP IN PEASANTS' ARMS
Mrs. Guggenheim Faints at Word Husband Is Dead
BROADWAY MIRTH BECOMES MOCKERY
New York, Bowed With Grief, Gives Up Gayety for Mourning.
New York, April 17.–Hushed by a tragedy to which the annals of the sea offer no parallel, New York has hidden her gaiety behind a countenance of tearful, pallid grief.
Of all the great disasters which have stricken the city with sorrow, none has had the grewsome effect of the sinking, hundreds of miles at sea, of the great Titanic with about two-thirds of her passengers and crew of 2,300 persons.
The flags of all shipping in New York Harbor were at halfmast today in honor of the Titanic's dead. This action was taken at the official behest of the maritime exchange, which passed the following resolution under the brief headline, "The Greatest Marine Disaster of Modern Times."
The members of the maritime association of the port of New York express their great regret at the lamentable disaster which has befallen the steamer Titanic, their great sorrow at the deplorable loss of life and property which has evidently accompanied this disaster, and extend to all involved in the great calamity their deep and heartfelt sympathy.
Resolved, That all vessels in the harbor place their flags at halfmast out of respect to the unfortunate dead.
MUTE CROWDS WAIT.
The offices of the White Star line are the focal point for the expression of woe and despair. Since Monday night, a multitude of pallid men and women with swollen eyes have stood in front of the stone building at 9 Broadway, waiting for some news of their friends and kin who were aboard the ill-fated liner, and most of whom are known to be resting with the vessel two miles below the surface of the Atlantic.
Fashionably gowned women whose friends rode in the deluxe staterooms of the liner are mingling with and confiding their grief to women in shawls and shabby bonnets whose loved ones embarked in the steerage. There is no word from the steerage passengers Their names were not printed in the lists.
In front of the newspaper offices are crowds that completely block traffic. Thousands stand too far away to read the bulletins, but the word is passed quickly through the entire throng as a new name appears on the bulletin board as having survived. The streets are veritable seas of newspapers, for editions are being issued from a dozen offices and people are eagerly scanning every new scarehead line.
BROADWAY A MOCKERY.
Tinseled Broadway is a mockery. The theaters are open, but the actors are making dismal attempts to interest small audiences, who are rushing to the streets at regular intervals to procure an "extra."
The lobbies and corridors of the great steamship offices present heartrending scenes. Clerks who have been answering anxious inquiries for the last forty-eight hours are telling sobbing men and women that the ships of their lines have been unable to find more survivors than those aboard the Carpathia and are proceeding to their respective destinations.
Reserve policemen are performing their duty gently. Sobbing, hysterical women are led–sometimes carried–to their waiting limousines or to a place on the curb where they way weep and wait.
The parents of a score of bridal couples who had sailed from the other side on the hapless leviathan are among those who throng lower Broadway. But there was absolutely no news for any one. More than 800 persons are reported on their way to New York on the Carpathia, but in many hours, only 230 names of survivors have been received.
A pale little man, who had bitten his lips so that blood trickled down his chin, struggled through the crowd to ask about the fate of his brother, W. Marvins who was on his honeymoon with his bride. Mrs. Marvin's name was on the list, but not that of her husband. The little man shrieked and fell and was carried to the street.
MRS. GUGGENHEIM FAINTS.
Mrs. Benjamin Guggenheim, wife of the smelter millionaire, became hysterical and fainted when informed by Daniel Guggenheim that her husband's name was not on the list.
"You must do something," she cried, as she rushed at the clerks. "It's a crime: It's a shame."
And she fell in a dead faint in front of the information desk.
Two weeping women inquired in vain for word of Jonkher Reachlin, a director of the Holland-American line.
A Mrs. Rudd of Newark, N. J., when informed that her sister, Mrs. H. E. Stengel of Newark, was safe, pitched forward into a swoon as she was descending the steps to Broadway and was badly bruised about the face.
Mr. Byrnes, secretary of Isidor Straus, returned to his fruitless vigil last night. Neither the name of Mr. nor Mrs. Straus has appeared on the list of the survivors.
London, April 17.–Although hope that the list of survivors of the sunken Titanic will be added to has practically been given up, the officers of the White Star, line in London, Southampton and Liverpool again were besieged this morning by anxious inquirers.
Some of those who had relatives on board remained at the office throughout the night, scanning the lists, which however, proved not to contain any fresh names, but merely corroborations of those given before.
Those who waited in London offices were mostly women whose husbands had started for America on business or to make new homes there for their families.
Early this morning the White Star company gave out the statement, received from the captain of the Olympic, that neither the Virginian nor the Parisian had survivors on board, and expressing the belief that all those who had been rescued were on board the Carpathia.
RUDELY SURPRISED.
While travelers generally understood the fact that great liners do not carry enough boats to accommodate all the passengers and crew, to the general public the news that all on board the Titanic did not have a chance of saving their lives in this way came as a rude surprise, and there is likely to be considerable agitation in and out of parliament on the subject.
The lord mayor of London today opened a mansion house fund for the relief ot the families of the crew of the Titanic and of any others left in needy circumstances in consequence of the disaster.
A memorial service for the victims will be held in St. Paul's cathedral, April 19.
Much indignation is expressed in connection with the publication of the telegrams stating that the Titanic was in the tow of the Virginian just after the news of the accident was received. Col. Charles E. Yate, member of parliament for Leicentershire, will ask the president of the board of trade in the house of commons if his attention has been drawn to the publication of the telegrams and whether their origin could be traced.
SEVERELY CRITICIZED.
The electrical control of the bulkheads installed in the Titanic is coming for much criticism. It is state here that they are a pet idea of Lord Pirrie, who insists on introducing them in ships built at Belfast, despite the condemnation of many well-known contractors who pin their faith to the hydraulic power as being far more reliable. These constructors point out that even a small mishap is liable to render the electrical installation useless.
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This story as it originally appeared in The Denver Post, April 17, 1912.
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Bartosz M. Kowalski
W Lesie Dziś Nie Zaśnie Nikt
Zacisze - trailer
Orange - Ping Pong
Poczta Polska 1
Niepowstrzymani - trailer
Plac zabaw - trailer
Danone - jogurt
Moja wola - trailer
Bartosz M. Kowalski - Director
Born in Gdynia, sailed to California to graduate in 2007 in the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts in Los Angeles – USA - USC/Universal Studios in the Faculty of Film Production and Film Directing. Graduate of Fine Arts of Ecole Internationale de Creation Audiovisuelle et de Realisation in Paris, with a prior preparation in Polish-French college in Gdynia.
He graduated with outstanding degree. For his debut documentary 'My Will' he was awarded Silver Hobby-Horse in Film Festival in Krakow; also Maciej Szumowski Award given for outstanding sensitivity to social issues. 'My Will' has been awarded in Poznan and Lodz. His second film was also well received. 'Unstoppables' is a tale about three members of American football team Seahawks Gdynia.
For the film 'Playground' he was awarded as the best debutante in 41 Gdynia Film Festival.
Bartosz directed several commercials for prominent clients: Polish Post, Orange, Lotto and Danone to name a few.