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Filming the invisible world – 3D documentaries
by Captain Skellett | Feb 28, 2011 | Science Art, Science Communication, Science in the Movies
We are at a very disturbing point in film production, where we assume the audience has no imagination and no intelligence. Stories are spoon fed and wrapped up with explosions and effects to sell the same tired old plot.
Such is the opinion of Douglas Trumball, who has spent his career in science fiction animation and visual effects. He spoke on Sunday afternoon at the RiAus about the problems with the film industry and how science can save it.
What's really lacking is immersion, a story that draws people in and the technology to make it hyperreal.
The technology is certainly improving, there's no doubt about that. Take the infamous Avatar, which I was completely entranced by. The 3D was so subtle and authentic I honestly felt like I was there, and clapped like an idiot when it finished (much to the chagrin of my friends.)
But apparently, that's nothing compared to what's coming. Douglas is experimenting with cameras that capture at 120 frames per second (rather than the 30 they do now), and a projector that displays it at the same rate. For the audience he says it's like opening a window to a different world. It's a whole different feeling.
He envisions a cinema with a screen that curves around beyond 120 degrees, so it extends past the corners of your eyes.
And what does he want to do with this set up? Explore space. Vast, infinite and complex, space lends itself to immersive film like nothing else. It quite simply matches big content with big delivery. It needs a story to go with it too, something that captures the imagination of the audience, where they can fill in the blanks and have their own "ah ha" moment of discovery.
Truth is stranger than fiction, and science has some pretty cool stories of its own. Tim Baier is a stereographer who worked on feature films like King Kong and Lord of the Rings, and spoke on the panel about his recent work making science documentaries. I watched a preview of his work "Standing in Amazement" on Sunday, and it was breathtaking.
Image by Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary
In 3D, he captured still pictures and stop-motion of Arkaroola and the Flinders Ranges.
The sun rose on mountain tops encrusted with quartzite. Macroscopic photographs showed the indentations on a snakes head which sense heat, and the pads on gecko feet which let them hang upside down on glass.
It wasn't just a film, it was a presentation. During the movie, Tim talked about the geology of the Ranges and how the mountains had formed.
He described the van der Waals forces that work on gecko feet. It was visually breathtaking AND intellectually stimulating. The full film lasts for 90 minutes, and is playing at the RiAus this week, Tuesday to Saturday. Session times here.
He thinks there is a lot of untapped potential in 3D science documentaries. I'd agree, particularly in talking about geology. I'm thinking right now about David Attenborough's Cave episode on Planet Earth, and combining it with Sanctum 3D.
Sunday night I watched a doco with Sir Attenborough (he is EVERYWHERE!) and they showed a stadium-sized machine that could see inside fossilized embryos in 3D. Now that's my kinda movie!


Women are taking the bull by the horns - and winning. But what really makes women natural long-term investors? We've dug into our own data to set the record straight, and see what we can learn from the facts.
Why are female investors outperforming men?


Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk about the congenital heart disease in this video. It is present since birth. Almost 1% of the babies born have congenital heart disease and 0.25% of them have critical congenital heart disease. These babies require surgical management or intervention in first year of life. Such babies before the discharge should get check by pulse oximeter and if it is low, necessary steps should be taken.


We tend to associate hammocks with relaxing on a tropical beach or maybe in the back yard during the summer. However, they also make for the perfect item to include in our regular camping gear for a few very good reasons that many people don't think about ahead of time. Let's take a look at how you can benefit from bringing one along on your next trip into the great outdoors as well.
A good camping hammock is lightweight, requires a small amount of space and is easy to set up and take down. Forget about the ones that have frames and heavy spring assemblies. Look for those that are constructed with lightweight material and connected with cordage that can be lashed around a couple of trees. You can literally roll the whole thing up in a ball, store it in a small pouch and tuck it away in your backpack.
Compare that with a sleeping mat that needs to be rolled up and attached to the outer frame. It takes up space, is exposed to the elements, and may or may not provide the comfort that you need for a good night's sleep.
Camping involves a certain degree of "roughing it", but people tend to want to take things to the extreme and make the entire process more uncomfortable than necessary. This includes being willing to make sacrifices when it comes to how and where we sleep. While mats provide a little bit of support between us and the hard ground beneath, it will still follow the contours of the ground. This means that our bodies will feel every bump and divot all night long. Not only can poor sleeping conditions make us sore in the morning, they can also impact our productivity as well as our enjoyment of the overall experience.
On the other hand, hammocks are suspended in the air, and this takes the pressure off of our body against the ground. You can expect to spend less time tossing and turning and more time having an undisturbed sleep. You can wake up more refreshed and eager to face the challenges of conquering the wild that lie ahead.
One of the best, yet least-known benefits of a hammock is how they keep us dry. One of the first things to consider when choosing a campsite is whether or not the spot is situated in an area where water pools on the ground when it rains. Almost everyone has a story about how they became unexpectedly drenched in the middle of the night, and had to spend a considerable amount of time drying out instead of enjoying their time in nature.
Another problem has to do with dew. Dew is more common than many people think, and even the ground in arid climates can become saturated with moisture in the pre-dawn and early morning hours. Having a hammock keeps you above the water and allows you to stay dry. While you will need to make some adaptations in terms building shelter around the hammock, the payoff can definitely be worth the trouble.
Take a closer look at some quality camping hammocks and see how they represent more of a benefit than a lot of people realize. Chances are that after you've used it once, you'll never go back to sleeping on the ground again.


Suspected Russian spies were believed to be casing someone who was part of a CIA program that provided new identities to protect resettled Russians, the officials said.
That episode raised concerns that the Russians were preparing to target Russian émigrés in the US labeled by the Kremlin as traitors or enemies, law enforcement and intelligence officials said.
The CIA declined to comment and the White House declined to comment.


Per the Office of National Drug Control Policy, in 2007, 23,710 individuals were arrested for marijuana possession in North Carolina. The most tremendous threat to the state's inner city neighborhood comes from the distribution of crack cocaine. In North Carolina, although the usage and availability of heroin is low, it is growing in North Carolinaand is primarily limited to the main central and eastern metropolitan centers.
MDMA has risen in popularity across North Carolinaand is particularly popular with college and high-school aged individuals who often go to rock concerts, bars, and dance clubs. In North Carolina, other club drugs of abuse involve GHB, LSD, PCP, ketamine and psilocybin. Prescription drug abuse is common throughout North Carolina, because it is quite easy to acquire the drug.
Per 2005-2006 data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 549,000 of North Carolina citizens, ages 12 or older, admitted to past month use of an illegal drug; 2.9 million North Carolina citizens admitted that using marijuana infrequently was a substantial risk. More 2005-2006 NSDUH results show that 217,000 North Carolinacitizens admitted to illegal drug abuse or dependence in the past year. In North Carolina, 36 percent of North Carolina high school students confirmed that they have used marijuana at least once in their lifespan.
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation Clandestine Lab Response Program was found in 1988. It currently has in excess of 100 agents that are trained to invade clandestine drug labs. North Carolina has seen a great rise in drug trafficking activity, most of which is because of the influx of foreign nationals into North Carolina.
Money laundering of drug proceeds remains a great threat to the state of North Carolina. To consolidate illicit drug proceeds, and to send wholesale shipments back to the Southwest Border and Mexico, Mexican money-laundering specialists use their North Carolina bases.
The Mexican drug-trafficking organizations ship small portions of Mexican brown and black tar heroin from the states along the Southwest Border to North Carolina. Further, Hispanic, Asian and African American traffickers ship most of their drugs from South American, Southeast Asian and Southwest Asian into North Carolina. Vietnamese organized criminal groups dominate the majority of the bulk distribution of MDMA in North Carolina.
While Mexican trafficking organizations dominate the majority of bulk foreign-grown marijuana in North Carolina, Vietnamese criminal organizations import Canadian marijuana into North Carolina's greater metropolitan areas from Canada.
In 2007, per the DEA and state and local authorities, North Carolina had 153 meth lab incidents. In addition, 1 child was injured and an additional 28 children were affected by North Carolina meth laboratories incidents.
In 2007, North Carolina had 20,822 treatment admissions for drugs or alcohol, an increase from 17,882 treatment admissions in 2006, and a decrease from 24,305 treatment admissions in 2005.


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Stanley Joseph Abbott
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7th Light Horse Regiment
British War Medal
Stanley Abbott (Service No 3742) was born in Yarrawonga, Victoria. Some time later the Abbott family moved to Scarborough, N.S.W.
At enlistment Stanley was single and working as a wharf labourer. He stated his age as being 21, however he was just 18.
He embarked from Sydney on HMAT A38 Ulysses with 34th Reinforcements, 7th Light Horse Regiment, on 19th December 1917. Stanley arrived in Egypt on 16th January 1918 and saw service in the Middle East.
In March 1918 he was posted to the Light Horse Field Ambulance.
He returned to Australia in July 1919 and was discharged on 19th September 1919.
In 1922 he married Ida Stephenson in Sydney and they had 2 children. Stanley died at Bankstown, N.S.W. in 1985 and is buried at Woronora Cemetery.
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Cypher punk code hacking data hunting – human body the final frontier.
Produced by Shu Lea Cheang, Jürgen Brüning Filmproduktion and AMARD BIRD Films.
Taiwanese-American director Shu Lea Cheang is best known for her 2000 cult smash I.K.U. in which sensual cyborgs fuck for information and pleasure. The film, heavily influenced by Blade Runner, is perhaps the first cyperpunk movie to radically explore the possibilities of cybernetic sexualities. The pioneer in the field of media art embraced internet and hacking culture early on, recognizing both its capacity to enslave as well as liberate, mixing that with queer and sexually explicit imagery bringing something new to the cultural landscape. Cheang describes herself as both a "cyberhomesteader" and a "high-tech aborigine" hinting at meta-levels of not only her own life, but the worlds of her films.
Longtime collaborator of Bruce LaBruce (No Skin Off My Ass, The Raspberry Reich, Otto, L.A. Zombie), Brüning's production company has put out over 20 feature-length films and documentaries since 1987. Brüning curates several film festivals and founded the infamous Porn Film Festival Berlin in 2006, which hosts an annually increasing number of guests from all over the world.
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The production company based in Berlin was founded by Paula Alamillo Rodriguez and Sonja Klümper. It focuses on projects with a critical gaze upon society and extraordinary characters. They support directors with a unique visual and narrative statement and promote women in all technical and creative positions. Their first feature film DESIRE WILL SET YOU FREE by Yony Leyser premiered 2015 in Montreal and had it german premiere at Filmfestival Max Ophüls. Together with Jürgen Brüning they produced in 2016 THE MISANDRISTS and ULRIKES BRAIN by Bruce LaBruce.


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Duchess, A Christmas Special from Belvoir Castle Duchess
On this very special festive episode of the podcast, our Duchess is joined by her daughter Eliza to speak about their historic home: Belvoir Castle. In the show, the Duchess reveals all about her own background, we learn about Belvoir's 'forbidden place', the ladies discuss the chilling ghostly encounters they've had in their home, and we hear why it's so magical to spend Christmas in a castle.
Top Quotes:
"I've felt, from every woman I've met through making this podcast, such a great sense of passion and duty." - The Duchess
"On that very sofa in this room, Winston Churchill was sat when he heard of King Edward VIII's abdication. Aunt Hersey always remembered the tears rolling down his cheeks." - The Duchess
"One of the unique things that has happened with covid is that people have reconnected with their big house on the hill. We've had this huge surge in people local to us reconnecting with Belvoir again. That has been very special." - The Duchess
"Christmas is so magical here because Belvoir is a party place. So, on occasions when you have the castle full of friends and family, it really twinkles." - The Duchess
About the Stately Home:
Belvoir Castle is a 16,000-acre estate in Leicestershire, it's history dates back to the 11th century in 1067. Crowning a hill, the Castle's turrets and towers rise over the Vale of Belvoir. Belvoir Estate has been passed down through 36 successive generations and an unbroken line of Dukes of Rutland for nearly 1000 years. James Wyatt, the iconic architect, designed the remodelled Castle built between 1801-1832 for the 5th Duke and Duchess of Rutland. Today, Belvoir Castle is said to be one of the finest examples of Regency architecture globally. In addition, the gardens have undergone several major changes over the centuries – the latest being a two-year restoration programme by the present Duchess to bring the lost plans of Capability Brown to fruition in 2016.
About the Host:
Emma Rutland, The Duchess of Rutland, did not always stride the halls of stately homes. Born Emma Watkins, the Duchess grew up the daughter of a Quaker farmer, in the Welsh marsh countryside. She trained as an opera singer in the Guildhall School of Music, and worked as a successful interior designer before meeting her future husband David Manners, the 11th Duke of Rutland, at a dinner party. Their marriage in 1992 would transform Emma Watkins into the 11th Duchess of Rutland, thrusting her into the world of aristocracy, and handing her the responsibility of one of the nation's great treasures: Belvoir Castle. While simultaneously running the day to day operations of the castle, and raising five children, The Duchess became fascinated with the history and importance of the other stately homes of the UK. Join The Duchess as she embarks on a wonderful journey through time, to learn more about the incredible homes that have defined Great Britain and, most importantly, meet the other extraordinary women who work tirelessly behind their doors to preserve their history and magic for future generations.
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Deloitte Technology Fast 50: ESET Ranks Among Fastest Growing Big Tech Companies in Central Europe for More than a Decade
ESET, Central Europe-based IT security company has ranked among the fastest growing large tech companies in the region for 12th time in 2014, finds Deloitte in its annual Technology Fast 50 CE report. With a 274% growth over the past five years, ESET has been listed among the elite "Big 5" group which recognizes those companies which consistently achieve fast growth rates, but are too big to compete for the top spots in the main ranking.
"These companies are still growing at a rapid pace for their size," says Deloitte about its "Big Five" list.
Among the criteria for being listed in the prestigious ranking, the company must have revenues more than 25 million and be in business for a minimum of five years. ESET has easily met these criteria for many years.
"ESET has been a strong player in the IT security industry for many years now. Thanks goes to ESET talent all around world and especially our customers for achieving this success yet again," commented Miro Mikus, head of ESET Sales and Marketing for EMEA region, on the Deloitte ranking.
Since 1987, ESET® has been developing record award-winning security software that now helps over 100 million users to Enjoy Safer Technology. Its broad security product portfolio covers all popular platforms and provides businesses and consumers around the world with the perfect balance of performance and proactive protection. The company has a global sales network covering 180 countries, and regional offices in Bratislava, San Diego, Singapore and Buenos Aires. For more information visit www.eset.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
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$2.7 Billion Newark Airport Construction Project Underway
Newark Liberty International Airport, which celebrates its 90th birthday this year, is still growing. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey recently announced the groundbreaking of a new terminal, which will bring the ongoing Newark Airport construction project's price tag to nearly $3 billion. Read more
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New Jersey Law Expands use of Public Private Partnerships
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently signed a bill that will expand the use of public-private partnerships in the state to include building and highway projects. Lawmakers hope the new legislation will encourage greater investment in New Jersey infrastructure. Read more
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Could Sustainable Community Development Save the NJ Construction Industry?
Sustainable Community Development in New Jersey
New Jersey is breaking new ground in sustainability (at least within the state) as they have just launched a completely green community. The Village Green at Annandale, located just an hour from New York City, is a modern and sustainable community development that will have its' grand opening on September 10th. Offering everything from apartments and luxury town homes to commercial spaces the village will likely have no shortage of interested buyers and renters who are looking to save money on their energy bills. While it may be a relatively small step for now it represents a big sustainable step for the state.
The project's developer, Richard Meurer, is enthusiastic about the villages progress up until this point and was extremely enthusiastic about its' future.
"We are confident that we have built the premier ecovillage in the Garden State, "said Meurer while also elaborating that, "Solar has the undeniable power to change our lives for the better."
Self-Sustainable Complex
Powered by a two acre solar farm the complex is entirely self-sustainable. That means the community would have no need to bring in energy from outside making the complex a desirable one for business looking to cut costs. It was also built on the footprint of an old lumber yard which has been incorporated into the sites design. The mix of modern and historical has also made it an attractive spot for young homeowners (or renters) and their families. Mostly comprised of one, two and three bedroom apartments it is a great place to start and one where one does not have to pay more for convenience and design. The complex is already 52% occupied before it has even opened and a lot of that has to do with how affordable it is.
Expanding on his previous statement, Meurer hopes to continue building such communities in the future. He said, "This community is proof that renewable energy systems can be attractive, functional and integrated into traditional neighborhoods." It will serve as a model for a 23 acre solar site that Meurer hopes to build by 2015. There is a shortage of contractors capable of executing such a sustainable project in New Jersey and that shortage could be an excellent opportunity for contractors who are looking to differentiate themselves from the competition and it could give a vital spark to an industry that has been struggling since 2008.
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Citation of 68 NJ Contractors Has Public Clamoring for Greater Regulation
NJ contractors have made headlines this month, but not necessarily the ones that they may have envisioned. Five dozen home improvement contractors, all based out of New Jersey, have been cited for violations that range from operating without a proper registration to failure to complete projects that were pre-paid by customers. The situation has enraged homeowners and contractors alike and has some clamoring for the government to set better statewide standards that will define responsible contracting. In an op-ed for the Times of Trenton, Michael Capelli, a 30-year union contractor, outlined some principles that the state should look to adhere to if they plan on setting new standards in order to help consumers and contractors identify acts of malpractice.
Public trust in the building industry dissipating
Capelli's primary concern is that such criminal acts reflect poorly on the entire building industry. In 2012 there were over 1,400 complaints about home improvement contractors in New Jersey which is the most of any category currently regulated by state officials. With customers not receiving the support they expect from NJ contractors, and since such problems are happening frequently, they may be less likely to trust others in the industry (plumbers, electricians, etc.). And no one wants to see their business suffer because of a few builders who have done their best to tarnish the reputation of the entire industry in New Jersey.
Counteracting public distrust through greater regulation
To reverse the disturbing trend Capelli has made an argument for greater government regulations and standards over the industry. Such regulations, according to Capelli, would be used to measure contractor responsibility and would have to adhere to three principles:
1. The development of a sensible and fair contracting process
2. Clear and reasonable contracting standards
3. Increased transparency and accountability
A fair contracting process with clear standards and transparency should reduce hidden costs for consumers and will renew trust in the industry. Renewed trust should help re-establish the state's declining building industry but it will not do enough to revitalize it. To do that, the government will have to work on establishing new incentives, tax breaks and greater investment in building. Capelli's argument is by no means definitive as greater regulation could also negatively affect the industry. But, what it does do is highlight that builders across the state are in need of support which they should be receiving from their local and state representatives.
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Atlantic City Airport to Receive Vital Improvements from FAA
The money just keeps flowing down to Atlantic City this month as another transportation project has been approved for America's Favorite Playground. But, this time the improvements aren't coming on the boardwalk or in the form of improved roadways and casinos. This time it's coming to the city effort in an effort to drive more traffic to southern New Jersey. The $1.8 million dollar renovation will assist in taxiway rehabilitation as well as a few reconstruction projects at Atlantic City International Airport (ACY). There's just one more thing. The funding isn't coming from the state or local governments, it's not even coming from the South Jersey Transportation Authority. It's coming from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Why is the FAA Investing in ACY?
While the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) does have some say over the direction of the airport it is not the primary owner of land at the airport. The FAA controls most of it after the city sold 4,312 acres of the airport to the federal government. The FAA will continue to control the airport grounds until it no longer has a use for it in which case, ownership will revert back to the SJTA.
Since the FAA owns a majority of the airport it was only a matter of time before it was included under the FAA's Airport Improvement Program (AIP). The AIP, according to the FAA website, provides grants to public agencies for the planning and development of public-use airports that are included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS). NPIAS airports are those deemed by the government as those airports that act as critical hubs for travel around the nation. So, though the SJTA owns the airport the FAA owns the land and has a vested interest in making sure ACY is running both efficiently and safely.
A Hub Long Neglected
When the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (the organization that oversees the operations at the airport) announced their 10-year, $27.6 billion capital plan the Atlantic City International Airport was surprisingly omitted. No funding would have been a major setback not only for the airport but also the region of Southern New Jersey that relies on the airport as a major transportation hub. When the FAA announced that the airport would be receiving vital improvements local politicians and SJTA officials were overjoyed.
"We are pleased to learn of the award. These investments help the airport maintain its state of excellence," stated SJTA interim executive director Frank Frankowski.
Hopefully, with some further FAA investment and some help from local and federal contractors the airport can continue to be a major transportation hub and economic asset for the region. Atlantic City could use it.
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Nollywood screen twins, Chinedu Ikedieze (Aki) and Osita Iheem (Pawpaw) became superstars after their debut movie, Aki Na Ukwa, the movie through which the brand Aki and Pawpaw was created years back.
The superstar spoke at the candlelight/tribute night in honour of the man that created the Aki and Pawpaw brand, Chukwuka Emelionwu, popularly known as Kasvid.
A notable film maker and marketer, Kasvid died last month in a fatal accident, while on his way to his village in Anambra State. He was reputed to have produced popular movies such as "Mr. Ibu in London", The last Burial", August Meeting", Isakaba", 'Aki na Ukwa among other movies.
He also created such movie characters as Mr. Ibu, Aki and Pawpaw. Pawpaw and Aki At the candlelight/tribute night which was organized by Nollywood stakeholders headed by Sir Emma Isikaku, movie stars, producers, marketers and friends of the industry that graced the event took turns to pay glowing tributes to the departed film maker.
According to Osita Iheme a.k.a Pawpaw, Kasvid was his boss before he later became his friend.
"Kasvid was my boss who later became my friend. I met him in 2002, in Eungu. Then I was based in Aba, where I was horning my acting skills. I decided to relocate to Enugu to hustle. While in Enugu, Kasvid was shooting a film. When he sighted me, he developed interest in me.
He just believed in me immediately he sighted me." Fighting back tears, Pawpaw recalled how the late film maker created the 'Aki and Pawpaw' brand.
"Kavid asked me if I would like to go into acting. I told him, I have been into actng way back in Aba. He then asked me again, do you know Chinedu Ikedieze who featured in the "Last Burial." I answered him in the affirmative.
Then I didn't know he was the producer of the Last Burial. Later, he invited a writer to write a script around Chinedu and I. That was how the movie, "Aki na Ukwa" came about.
On his own, Aki said, he met the late film maker while he was an undergraduate at Institute of Management Technology, IMT, in Enugu.


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New additions to #TeamDFH
Dominick Feld Hyde, P.C. is pleased to announce that Richard G. Burton has joined the firm as a shareholder effective July 1, 2018. Richard is the past founder and partner of Burton & Associates, LLC.
"Richard Burton's longstanding track record of leadership will serve as a tremendous asset to our team's continued growth," said Dominick Feld Hyde Managing Shareholder Susan Doughton. "He brings a wealth of legal experience in probate and estate and tax planning to complement our firm's estate and trust planning and probate and trust administration practice."
Richard has been a member of the Alabama State Bar since 2010 and has a record of service to the Birmingham community, including his tenure as president of the Downtown Neighborhood Association and founder of Birmingham Art Crawl. "I'm honored to join a firm with such client-focused, dedicated attorneys who are deeply rooted in the community," said Richard Burton.
Emily V. Frost has also joined Dominick Feld Hyde as a staff attorney. With more than 22 years' experience, Frost's practice focuses on estate and trust administration and taxes, and provides estate planning for a diverse range of clients.
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ABCDEFG . . . Alphabet books for you and me!
The alphabet. The basis for all we write and read. Let's celebrate our letters! We can do it with rhyme, with nonsense, in quiet or noisy ways. Our letters tell many stories. Some wonderful books to celebrate the A, B, Cs!
Noisy letters. Yippee! Wahoo! Ding Dang, Eeek, Fwip, Grunt, Honk Honk and on it goes. This book delivers our 26 letters marching across the pages with much exuberance and the aid of a vintage printing press. Noisy! But gorgeous!
These little green peas inspire many different ideas for occupations. Painters. poets. plumbers, pilots, parachutists? That covers the "P"s! Want to guess the "S" occupations? Come on! This is a great way to share this book as a read aloud!
Alphabetter written by Dan Bar-el and illustrated by Graham Ross.
This book invites the reader to do many things on each page. First, enjoy a story that weaves through letter by letter.
Alberto had an alligator, but he didn't have a bathing suit.
Benoit had a bathing suit, but he didn't have a clarinet.
My Little Sister Hugged an Ape written by Bill Grossman and illustrated by Kevin Hawkes.
Gripping my sister in eight different spots. And tangling themselves into eight different knots.
Follow not just letters through the pages. This is is a superbly edgy journey through the land of adventure. Pirates. Monsters. Bats. Creepy tunnels by boat. Eyes are watching you. Will you make it to safety? Follow two children and their pet gazelle through a world beneath the city. Beautifully creepy.
H is for "Help me!" – a cry, and a warning . . .
This book could be a very simple, run of the mill ABC book. B is for Ball, C is for Cat, etc. But. . . a very impatient moose cannot wait for his turn and M is very far away when we begin with A! Full of moose mishaps, much humour and a lovely act of kindness. This is easily one of the most shared book during buddy reading time in my room.
First published in 1960, travel through interesting pairings and graphically interesting pages.
A piano, a Package, Peanuts, a Pear a Pea Pod for a . . . (turn the page) a Quail.
A study in letters, opposites and clever pairings. Each page has 2 objects beginning with a specific letter. Some of my favourites? The large giant with a tiny red glove perched on his thumb, a regal tiger with a teapot balanced on his head and a rhinoceros sniffing at a radish. Bright, bold and beautiful.
A hilarious tale told one word at a time in ABC order. Much humour and much to infer.
These books are not just for our children learning their letters. Read them right into the intermediate grades. They let us guess, wonder and delight in the magic of language – from one letter to long strands of text! Enjoy!
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This is the third time this paticular bicycle has shown up in a painting of mine, although I wouldn't say it has unchallenged top billing in this piece. The large shapes of contrasting colours seem to dominate the first impression of this painting. Something about the bike and its placement leaves one pondering who rode it there, did they pass through one of the brightly painted doors, and how long ago did it last go anywhere? I also enjoy sowing these narrative seeds in my work, then leave it to the audience to fill in the pages as they wish.


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Actual Humans Will Now Approve or Reject Android Apps
The Spice Android One Dream Uno smartphone manufactured by Spice Mobility Ltd. sits on display during the Google Inc. Android One smartphone launch event in New Delhi, India, on Monday, Sept. 15, 2014.
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By Victor Luckerson
Google is taking a page out of Apple's playbook by starting to have people review apps before they go live on the Google Play store.
The company said in a Tuesday blog post that it started the review policy several months ago to improve its app catalog. Previously, Android apps were only initially screened using software.
The change may help lower the number of apps on the Google Play store that infringe on copyrights or tamper with the Android operating system. In the past Google, has been considerably more lax than Apple in what it allows to populate its app store. For example, emulators, which enable users to pirate video games, are banned from Apple's App Store but prevalent on the Google Play store.
In addition to the review change, Google also announced a new ratings system to rate apps as appropriate for kids, teens or adults. In the U.S., the ratings will be set by the Entertainment Software Rating Board, which already sets ratings for video games sold on traditional consoles.


When I woke up this morning, my thoughts were focused on the day's events. It's a Saturday. This is one of my busiest days of the week. Students are attending classes. I'm teaching classes. Moreover, today we have an Open House. I didn't foresee starting my Language Arts class with a discussion regarding pronouns. My fourth grade language arts class understands pronouns. They know that he is a singular masculine pronoun. She is a singular feminine pronoun. It is a pronoun typically used to refer to a thing, although, "it" can also refer to a person. "It" can be used to identify a gender neutral person.
Can Your Child Really Read Anything?


The chihuahuas have a serious case of the lazies this week and are sticking to their cozy fireplace beds.
At most they shift to a different blanket or bed.
And occasionally fight over who gets to claim the fuzzy red blanket.
Rough life and I'm actually very jealous with such a busy week at work. But it's fair since they can't enjoy the large stash of avocados I acquired after a Grocery Outlet shopping trip. It was $2.99 for like 7 avocados, I wasn't thinking about if I'd use them in time! Thankfully the fridge is preserving them nicely and I get to create a lot of simple avocado dressings this week. This dressing is simple with a simple list of ingredients. But it has a bright and tangy flavor with a silky, yogurt texture.
I coated an interesting salad of organic mixed greens, carrot broccoli slaw, tempeh, and radish sprouts for a hearty meal salad.
Loaded with interesting colors and textures.
The dressing is rich, tangy, and with just the right amount of Dijon flare without being biting.
An overabundance of avocados sounds like a very good problem to have! Mmm, I can never get enough, and I would slather every meal in this gorgeous green dressing if I had half a chance.
So true, I couldn't resist grabbing them at that price. Thanks!
That dressing recipe is so healthy, creamy and delicious. The right dressing really makes the salad! I'm pinning this!
Thanks and agreed, I love making simple and healthy dressing to bring a salad to life!
Haha! My chihuahuas are having the same kind of week, only they are not enjoying it much. They are so desperate to get out, but it's so cold that even with a sweater and a coat they start shivering and lifting their paws within a block of home. Poor babies.
This avocado dressing looks divine. I don't think there's a better food than the avocado.
Ugh, I can only imagine how miserable mine would be with snow, Miko shivers with a cool breeze!


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Paul Mara (né le  à Ridgewood dans le New Jersey aux États-Unis) est un joueur professionnel américain de hockey sur glace. Il évolue à la position de défenseur. Son frère aîné, Rob a été choisi par les Blackhawks de Chicago lors du repêchage d'entrée dans la Ligue nationale de hockey de 1994 mais sans pour autant jouer par la suite au sein d'une équipe de ligue majeure ou mineure.

Carrière

Carrière junior

Né dans le New Jersey, Mara va grandir dans le Massachusetts et faire ses études à Belmont. En 1996-97, il rejoint l'équipe des Wolves de Sudbury de la ligue junior de la Ligue de hockey de l'Ontario avec qui dès sa première saison, il inscrit 43 points en 44 matchs. Il est alors le meilleur défenseur de son équipe en tant que meilleur buteur, aideur et donc passeur. Il est ensuite sélectionné pour jouer le Match des étoiles de la ligue et est également nommé dans l'équipe type des recrues de la saison.

Au cours de l'été qui va suivre, il participe au repêchage d'entrée dans la Ligue nationale de hockey et est choisi lors du premier tour par le Lightning de Tampa Bay. Septième joueur choisi après Joe Thornton en tant que premier choix, il ne rejoint pas pour autant la LNH et retourne jouer dans l'OHL. Il partage sa seconde saison junior entre les Wolves et les Whalers de Plymouth. Au cours de sa seconde saison avec les Whalers, il joue également un match de la saison de la LNH et inscrit un but et réalise une passe décisive lors de ce match, le soir du  contre les Panthers de la Floride.

Carrière professionnelle

Il rejoint officiellement l'équipe du Lightning en 1999-2000 même s'il joue une cinquantaine de matchs dans la franchise de la LNH et une quinzaine avec les Vipers de Détroit de la Ligue internationale de hockey. Quatrième buteur de l'équipe de Tampa Bay lors des supériorité numérique, il finit meilleur recrue de l'équipe.

En 2000, il commence la saison avec le Lightning mais il est transféré en  avec Mike Johnson, Rouslan Zaïnoulline et un choix de repêchage pour 2001 en retour de Nikolaï Khabibouline et de Stan Neckar, joueurs des Coyotes de Phoenix. Il va y passer les quatre saisons suivantes mais lors du  2004-2005 de la LNH, il signe en tant qu'agent libre en Allemagne avec l'équipe de la . Il joue une trentaine de matchs avec les Hannover Scorpions mais son équipe termine à la douzième place du championnat. En février 2002, il est sélectionné pour jouer le  Match des étoiles de la LNH et va réaliser deux passes décisives.

De retour en Amérique du Nord, il retourne jouer dans la LNH pour les Coyotes pour une dernière saison. En , il est échangé aux Bruins de Boston en retour de choix de repêchages mais il y joue moins d'une saison puisqu'il rejoint en février les Rangers de New York en retour de Aaron Ward.

Le , il signe un contrat avec les Canadiens de Montréal.

Le , il est échangé par les Ducks d'Anaheim aux Canadiens de Montréal en retour d'un choix de  au repêchage de 2012.

Carrière internationale

Mara est sélectionné pour la première fois avec l'équipe nationale en jouant le championnat du monde junior 1997. Les années suivantes, il joue encore avec l'équipe junior puis connaît sa première sélection avec l'équipe sénior en 2004. Il remporte alors la médaille de bronze.

Statistiques de carrière
Pour les significations des abréviations, voir statistiques du hockey sur glace.

En club

| 1996-1997 || Wolves de Sudbury || LHO || 44 || 9 || 34 || 43 || 61 ||- ||- ||- ||- ||-
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| 1997-1998 || Wolves de Sudbury || LHO || 25 || 8 || 18 || 26 || 79 ||- ||- ||- ||- ||-
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| 1997-1998 || Whalers de Plymouth || LHO || 25 || 8 || 15 || 23 || 30 || 15 || 3 || 14 || 17 || 30
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| 1998-1999 || Whalers de Plymouth || LHO || 52 || 13 || 41 || 54 || 95 || 11 || 5 || 7 || 12 || 28
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| 1998-1999 || Lightning de Tampa Bay || LNH || 1 || 1 || 1 || 2 || 0 || - ||- ||- ||- ||-
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| 1999-2000 || Vipers de Détroit || LIH || 15 || 3 || 5 || 8 || 22 ||- ||- ||- ||- ||-
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| 1999-2000 || Lightning de Tampa Bay || LNH || 54 || 7 || 11 || 18 || 73 ||- ||- ||- ||- ||-
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| 2000-2001 || Vipers de Détroit || LIH || 10 || 3 || 3 || 6 || 22 ||- ||- ||- ||- ||-
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| 2000-2001 || Lightning de Tampa Bay || LNH || 46 || 6 || 10 || 16 || 40 ||- ||- ||- ||- ||-
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| 2000-2001 || Coyotes de Phoenix || LNH || 16 || 0 || 4 || 4 || 14 ||- ||- ||- ||- ||-
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| 2001-2002 || Coyotes de Phoenix || LNH || 75 || 7 || 17 || 24 || 58 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 4
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| 2002-2003 || Coyotes de Phoenix || LNH || 73 || 10 || 15 || 25 || 78 ||- ||- ||- ||- ||-
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| 2003-2004 || Coyotes de Phoenix || LNH || 81 || 6 || 36 || 42 || 48 ||- ||- ||- ||- ||-
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| 2004-2005 || Hannover Scorpions || DEL || 35 || 5 || 13 || 18 || 89 ||- ||- ||- ||- ||-
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| 2005-2006 || Coyotes de Phoenix || LNH || 78 || 15 || 32 || 47 || 70 ||- ||- ||- ||- ||-
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| 2006-2007 || Bruins de Boston || LNH || 59 || 3 || 15 || 18 || 95 ||- ||- ||- ||- ||-
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| 2006-2007 || Rangers de New York || LNH || 19 || 2 || 3 || 5 || 18 || 10 || 2 || 2 || 4 || 18
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| 2007-2008 || Rangers de New York || LNH || 61 || 1 || 16 || 17 || 52 || 10 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 20
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|2008-2009 ||Rangers de New York ||LNH ||76 ||5 ||16 ||21 ||94 ||7 ||1 ||1 ||2 ||8
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|2009-2010||Canadiens de Montréal||LNH ||42 ||0 ||8 ||8 ||48 ||-||-||-||-||-
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| 2010-2011 ||Ducks d'Anaheim ||LNH ||33 ||1 ||1 ||2 ||40 ||- ||- ||- ||- ||-
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| 2010-2011 || Canadiens de Montréal || LNH || 20 || 0 || 4 || 4 || 48 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
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|2012-2013 || Reign d'Ontario || ECHL || 28|| 1|| 17|| 18|| 75|| -|| -|| -|| -|| -
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|2012-2013 || Aeros de Houston || LAH || 36|| 1|| 10|| 11|| 89|| 5|| 0|| 1|| 1|| 18

| 734 || 64 || 189 || 253 || 776 || 33 || 3 || 4 || 7 || 50

Internationales

|1997 ||align="left"| Championnat du monde junior ||6 ||0 ||0 ||0 || 0 ||align="left"| Médaille d'argent
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|1998 ||align="left"|Championnat du monde junior  ||7 ||1 ||1 ||2 || 6 ||align="left"|Cinquième place
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|1999 ||align="left"|Championnat du monde junior  ||6 ||1 ||4 ||5 || 22 ||align="left"|Huitième place
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|2004 ||align="left"|Championnat du monde ||9 ||1 ||2 ||3 || 8 ||align="left"|  Médaille de bronze

Notes et références

Naissance en septembre 1979
Naissance à Ridgewood (New Jersey)
Joueur international américain de hockey sur glace
Choix de premier tour au repêchage d'entrée dans la LNH
Choix de repêchage du Lightning de Tampa Bay
Joueur du Lightning de Tampa Bay
Joueur des Coyotes de Phoenix
Joueur des Bruins de Boston
Joueur des Rangers de New York
Joueur des Canadiens de Montréal
Joueur des Ducks d'Anaheim
Joueur des Hannover Scorpions
Joueur des Vipers de Détroit
Joueur des Wolves de Sudbury
Joueur des Whalers de Plymouth
Joueur du Reign d'Ontario (ECHL)
Joueur des Aeros de Houston (LAH)
Joueur d'un Match des étoiles de la Ligue nationale de hockey
Défenseur de hockey sur glace

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OpenSource is an educational platform for learning traction roles in the tech industry (UX Design, Growth Marketing, Sales & Business Development).
David (right) is looking to learn new skills to switch careers. Leslie (left) is looking for a way to to give back to the tech community.
Before I jump into designing the feature, I need to write some Design Stories to think about what features I need to design.
Drafting a task flow helps me think about how a user would go through the pages and understand the possible scenarios that could happen.
Summary: When the User enters the page, there are two ways to get to the content: Searching or browsing through the library. Contents are categorized by topics or curated tracks. As the user is going through the flow, they can bookmark articles into different lists. The user can also share contents through email or social media platforms.
The next step is to visualize the task flow I mapped out. To brainstorm ideas, I created different versions of sketches. I then proceeded to create some low fidelity wireframes and ran a few usability tests to see if people had trouble going through the flow. I like to test lower fidelity screens because it makes the user focus on the functionality rather than aesthetics.


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Winners Announced at Student Research Conference
Participants of the Student Research Conference held on November 11, 2017, in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Science and engineering students from across the country gathered in Raleigh, North Carolina, on November 11 for the 17th Annual Student Research Conference.
Approximately 135 students participated in a poster presentation competition, professional development workshops, panel discussion on science communication, oral presentations by featured student speakers, networking event, and banquet featuring a keynote address from WRAL chief meteorologist Greg Fishel.
The following students were selected as winners in their division and research category. They received a medal, $150, and nominations to join Sigma Xi with their first year of membership dues waived. Students who were already Sigma Xi members will have their membership dues extended for the next fiscal year. Nonmembers were inducted into the Society and members renewed their pledge.
High School Division
Agricultural, Soil, and Natural Resources
Valentina Ortega, American Heritage School in Plantation, Florida
Cell Biology and Biochemistry
Hannah Yoder, Research Triangle High School in Durham, North Carolina
Aida Wen, American Heritage School in Delray Beach, Florida
Stefan Abi-Karam, American Heritage School in Plantation, Florida
Emily Pallack, American Heritage School in Plantation, Florida
Human Behavioral and Social Science
Hemangi Rajpal, American Heritage School in Plantation, Florida
Microbiology and Molecular Biology
Sangita Vasikaran, Texas Academy of Math and Science in Denton, Texas
Physiology and Immunology
Anam Ahmed, American Heritage School in Plantation, Florida
Undergraduate Division
Nirupa Gadi, Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts
Danielle Orlandi, James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia
Cell Biology and Biochemistry (tie)
Lynette Jackson, University of California, Irvine in Irvine, California
Nicholas Ramirez, University of California, Irvine in Irvine, California
Carlos Vasquez, University of California, Irvine in Irvine, California
Nikaela Losievski, Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan/Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas
Jeliyah Clark, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Sweta Karlekar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Michelle Kalu, University of California, Irvine in Irvine, California
Madelyn Leembruggen, University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio
Genna Wilber, Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan
Neha Mittal, University of North Carolina at Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina
Carter Clinton, Howard University in Washington, DC
Daniel Evans, University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Amanda Leithead, Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Joseph Cope, North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina
Rachel Harris, Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey
Jiangnan Hu, University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, Texas
Students who participated in the conference voted for the best poster among their peers. The Student Choice Award is sponsored by the District of Columbia Sigma Xi Chapter.
First Place (winner receives $200)
Jared Richards, undergraduate environmental science student, at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Second Place (tie, each winner receives $100)
Emma Strujo, undergraduate cell biology and biochemistry student at State University of New York at Oswego in Oswego, New York
Susanna Dorminy, high school engineering student at Sola Fide Home School in McDonough, Georgia
See individual student award photos on Flickr. High school student pictures are not included.
More About Sigma Xi: Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society is the world's largest multidisciplinary honor society for scientists and engineers. Its mission is to enhance the health of the research enterprise, foster integrity in science and engineering, and promote the public understanding of science for the purpose of improving the human condition. Sigma Xi chapters can be found at colleges and universities, government laboratories, and industry research centers around the world. More than 200 Nobel Prize winners have been members. The Society is based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. www.sigmaxi.org. On Twitter: @SigmaXiSociety.


December 22, 2011, at Trinity Cathedral, Cleveland. This piece, also known as "Angelus ad virginem" (under which title it is mentioned in Chaucer's Miller's Tale), seems to date from the 13th century. Our arrangement is based on two music manuscripts of the 14th century, and presents the sayings of Gabriel by the men, and the sayings of Mary by the women. The middle-English text is comprehensible but a little difficult to understand, so we have used the modern English version by the romantic poet, Gerard Manley Hopkins.
The soloists are Judith Overcash, Tracy Cowart, and Debra Nagy.


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Home Community People
Coronado Native, Hans Henken, Sailing Toward the 2020 Olympics
Alyssa Ballard
Photo Courtesy of SailGP
Hans Henken graduated from CHS in 2011, and is now preparing to compete in the San Francisco SailGP next month with the U.S. SailGP team. Hans fell in love with sailing at an early age. His mom is a sailor and that passion weaved throughout their family. His two younger siblings are also sailors. Paris Henken and her sailing partner, Helena Scutt, were the youngest team in their sailing fleet to compete in Rio in 2016.
As a family, Hans recalls growing up in San Clemente and commuting to Coronado during the summers and weekends. After years of that commute, Hans shares, "My parents are awesome, and as a family we made the decision to move to Coronado." Along with crediting his parents, he also said, "Coronado had a huge impact on my life."
Hans Henken, Photo Courtesy of SailGP
Hans has been competing at the highest levels of the sport since he was a junior sailor racing 470s, 29ers and 49ers. He won the bronze medal at the 2008 Youth World Championships in the 29er class and went on to become the Moth youth world champion in 2009. When asked what keeps sailing fun over the last 15 years, he suggests that the fun has evolved over the years. When Hans was younger, he explains that the fun was the "joy over controlling your own craft. I was fascinated with how it all worked." He compares it to the rush and freedom you seek when you want to learn to drive a car.
Now, Hans finds much of the joy in sailing in his competitive nature. One way he demonstrates this is by best optimizing the sail and explains that sailing led him to become an engineer. A graduate of Stanford University, Hans earned a master's degree in aeronautical and astronautical engineering. Hans enjoys the unique opportunity SailGP gives him to blend his engineering with his sailing, given the league's focus on technology and data.
Speaking eloquently and technical about his sailing, it is nice to also hear him speak simply about his passion: "I love to sail, be out on the water, and in the ocean." At such a competitive level, hearing the peacefulness most people associate with sailing, is comforting.
Han's list of achievements is long and impressive. When asked what makes him successful, he inquired if the question was related to him personally or his team, demonstrating the importance to him of his U.S. SailGP Team. According to Hans, what makes him successful personally is the focus to "have myself be my best self." His strategy is holistic but devoted, focusing on "exercise, recovery, nutrition. Coming home at the end of the day, if it's in a hotel or gym, to get myself ready for the next day."
U.S. SailGP Team. Photo Courtesy of SailGP
On the U.S. SailGP Team, Hans emphasizes communication being the key to success. "It's all about working together and communication. Everyone on the team has sailed different boats and brings different experiences to the table. You need to fill in the gaps." He credits his own unique skills including hydrofoil and knowledge of springs to his engineering background.
In addition to the U.S. SailGP Team, Hans is a member of the US Sailing Team and is currently campaigning for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo on the 49er.
SailGP launched in 2018 by Larry Ellison and sailing legend Sir Russell Coutts. Its signature competition style is synonymous with high-speed, advanced technology and elite athleticism. In its inaugural year, SailGP will host five races around the world. The league is currently comprised of six teams total, each representing one nation: the United States, Australia, China, France, Great Britain, and Japan. Each team will race in identical, supercharged 50-foot foiling catamarans – the F50 – capable of breaking on-water speeds of 60 MPH.
Alyssa is a graduate of Coronado High School and was in the founding broadcast journalism class at CHS. She earned her BA in Communication from CSU East Bay and completed her MBA from CSU San Marcos. Her passion for writing and interest in the behind the scenes of business, leads her to write frequently about Coronado businesses. You can find Alyssa walking around the ferry landing with her shih-tzu terrier or enjoying a cup of coffee at one of Coronado's favorite cafes.Have a story for The Coronado Times to cover? Send news tips or story ideas to: manager@coronadotimes.com


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La línea 6 A es una línea de colectivos del aglomerado urbano del Gran San Juan en la provincia de San Juan, que recorre los departamentos de Rivadavia, Capital y Santa Lucía.

Está administrada actualmente por tres empresas privadas, Alto de Sierra S.R.L. Mientras que hasta el 20 de septiembre de 2005 fue administrada por la empresa La Nueva Sarmiento S.R.L, debido al incumplimiento de los plazos establecidos, para la incorporación de nuevas unidades ofertadas, el gobierno provincial la retiró del servicio y el recorrido sufrió cambios, siendo el más importante la eliminación de la parada en Estados Unidos (Terminal
Ómnibus).

Recorrido

Rivadavia - Santa Lucía
Este ramal es administrado por la entidad privada "Alto de Sierra S.R.L", y sus unidades están pintadas de color celeste y blanco
Ida:Cano - Pacheco - Sarmiento - Periodistas Argentinos (Barrio Camus) - R.Calivar - Perito Moreno - Avenida Libertador General San Martín (Hospital Marcial Quiroga)- Gómez - Sancassani - Meglioli - Ituzaingó - Juan José Paso - Andrade - Av.Libertador General San Martín - Colón - Sarmiento - Hipólito Yrigoyen - Aberastain - General Paz (Santa Lucía)

Regreso:General Paz- Colón - Avenida Libertador General San Martín - Andrade - Itazaingo - Meglioli - Sancassani - Gómez - Avenida Libertador General San Martín - Perito Moreno - Rastreador Calivar - Periodistas Argentinos - Sarmiento - Pacheco - Cano.

Referencias

Líneas de colectivos del Gran San Juan


The Beijing Friendship Hotel (Beijing Youyi Binguan) is located next to the campus of Beijing Institute of Technology University, close to North Third Ring Road in the Haidian district of Beijing. Nearby attractions include Tsinghua University, Beijing University, Beijing Exhibition Center, Beijing Zoo and Beijing Planetarium. It is one block from a subway station and 30 kilometers from Capital International Airport. Remodeled in 2002, the 7-story hotel features 1,092 rooms and suites, equipped with satellite televisions, CD players, pay movies, refrigerators, mini-bars, direct-dial telephones, alarm clocks, air-conditioning, writing desks and free newspapers. Bathrooms include bathrobes and complimentary toiletries. Non-smoking rooms and 24-hour room service are available. The landscaped garden-style hotel is a classic example of Chinese folk architecture, and includes an indoor swimming pool, exercise facility, sauna and health club, tennis court, nightclub and game room, multiple restaurants, a coffee house, concierge service, multilingual staff, currency exchange, playground and parking area. Conference facilities include ballrooms and meeting rooms accommodating up to 1,000 persons.
- 280 meters to a subway station; - 3 km to Zhongguancun Square; - 5 km to Exhibition Center; - 9 km to Summer Palace; - 10 km to West Railway Station; - 13 km to Tiananmen Square; - 21 km to Beijing Railway Station; - 18 km to Beijing South Railway Station; - 33 km to Capital International Airport.


Nybro showed at the Royal Danish Lapidarium. The space is famous for its late 18th century statues of common people like farmers, fishermen and street vendors: a stark break with arts patronage tradition that dictated commissioning sculptures of mythological or religious figures. What's wrong with our statues, asked King Frederick V in 1764. A question still of utmost relevance in 2017, as Americans grapple with their Confederate heritage. How is that for a body of work?
I'm a believer in Nicholas Nybro. He is hardwired into the zeitgeist. I wish more designers asked themselves existential questions. Wherever his hiatus leads him, I'll be ready-willing-able to follow. In the meantime, I rushed to his online shop to scoop up the last of the Nybro relics. For my body, as is, adored.
P.S. For another seminal Nicholas Nybro collection review (SS'17) and a directly-related story of my breakdown/rebirth, check out "What happened in Copenhagen?" on my personal blog.


Did I just Sneeze or is That the Tallest Man in the World ?
There is lots of useless information roaming around our little skulls. There are some epochal moments that we rightfully retain, but what is important to some might not be important to others. Do we need to know the difference between peanut brittle and peanut brickle? No we don't. Do we need to know if Daryl Hannah lusted for Neil Young when she was with Jackson Browne? I say not important. Do we need to know why the Egyptian Culture and Tourism Ministry thought it was a good idea to show the worlds tallest man 8'3″ Turkish farmer Sultan Kosen, with the smallest woman in the world 22 inch Jyoth Amge from India, in front of the Gizah Pyramid as a way to promote tourism for Egypt? Let it slide.
But I have come across something that was and is important and it touches on current issues and events: that the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic was the deadliest disease outbreak in human history. It killed, in 15 months, more than AIDS has killed in 40 years and more than the bubonic plague killed in a century. It is estimated that it took the lives of 50 to 100 million people worldwide. Close to 700,000 Americans died.
Spain and sickened the King. The press in Spain, which was not at war, wrote extensively about the disease unlike the censored press of the warring countries (including the U.S.) Hence the name " Spanish Flu".
All this happened 100 years ago and there is no current pandemic on the horizon. There are steps to be taken to ease one's mind when thinking about the flu. Some get flu shots, some wear masks, others drink more rum. This is important stuff to be aware of. It was not that long ago and if something like this happens again we can only hope that the Powers That Be don't manage the truth, but tell the truth. Groove.
We make choices hoping they are the right ones, but sometimes even the grandest rights can turn into the most horrible wrongs. Helping a stranger then having your wallet stolen by him. Giving a hitch hiker a ride only to have him throw up in your car. I have suffered these good deeds that turned into regrets, but that is nothing compared to what happened to Henry Tandey.
German soldier saw him lower his rifle and nodded his thanks before wandering off. The twenty-nine year old German soldier was a Lance Corporal of the Bavarian Infantry Regiment. His name: Adolf Hitler.
Henry died in 1977 at age 86 and had his ashes spread along side his fallen comrades at the British Cemetery in Marcoing, France. He must have been haunted as time revealed what a monster Hitler was and his act of great decency to a very indecent man was a strong example how a right can be made wrong. So here is to our rights staying rights and I think that is a toast worth drinking to. Groove.


Seton Hall 76, Marquette 89 - 1/25/2007 - Men's College Basketball - Are You Watching This?!
Jan 25, 2007 - 5:24 AM MILWAUKEE (Ticker) -- Clutch shooting by Wesley Matthews and Jerel McNeal made Marquette coach Tom Crean rest easy.
Matthews scored 22 points and collected 10 assists and McNeal tied a career high with 22 points to lead No. 20 Marquette to an 89-76 victory over Seton Hall in a Big East Conference clash.
The Golden Eagles (18-4, 5-2 Big East) won their fifth consecutive Big East contest for the first time and stayed one game behind of Pittsburgh for first place in the conference standings. The Panthers posted a 67-51 victory at Cincinnati on Wednesday.
"Everyone that is playing is contributing because everyone is working hard in practice," Crean said. "(There) is still lots of room for improvement, but we are winning while we improve."
"This win is huge for us," McNeal said. "We started off slow and we had a lot of doubters. Coach kept the confidence in us and now the thing is to keep it rolling. We need to keep getting the big wins on the road."
After Paul Gause hit a 3-pointer to give Seton Hall a 10-9 lead just 4:51 into the contest, Marquette went on a 13-2 run over the next five minutes. Dominic James scored seven points, including a basket from the arc, and Matthews added four.
Coming off a season-high 14-point outing Sunday at Pittsburgh, Dan Fitzgerald hit consecutive 3-pointers later in the half for the Golden Eagles, who shot 57 percent (16-of-28) from the floor to take a 43-30 lead at the break.
Matthews scored seven points early in the second half - highlighted by a three-point play - and McNeal added a pair of layups as Marquette widened the margin to 57-38 with 15:23 remaining.
"We are the type of team where we want to play more of an up-tempo style of game," McNeal said. "When they started pressing, we did a great job of breaking through and scoring."
The Pirates (11-8, 3-4) chipped away, cutting the deficit to 68-63 when Eugene Harvey capped an 18-6 burst by drilling a 3-pointer with 8:59 to play. However, McNeal scored seven in a 19-7 spurt to give the Golden Eagles an 87-70 advantage with 1:36 left.
"Our confidence level has always been high," McNeal said. "We had a lead of double-digits and they cut it to five. You have to play humble but confident at the same time."
Ousmane Barro scored 13 points and James, the reigning two-time Big East Player of the Week, added 11 for Marquette, which shot 58 percent (33-of-57) for the contest.
"It was a good night for everyone offensively," Matthews said. "Everyone was getting good looks and we had four guys in double figures. ... We are not just swinging the ball out on the perimeter and shooting. We are getting good shots."
"Outside of a few stretches defensively, I think our guys are doing really well with it," Crean said. "They come to compete, come to win."
Jamar Nutter scored 18 points and Harvey had 14 for Seton Hall, which has dropped three of its last four.


Why Choose Rhode Island for Online Higher Education?
The economy of Rhode Island is transitioning away from manufacturing, and toward service, business, and healthcare. Educational requirements for the average Rhode Island worker are on the rise. According to current to state figures, less than 45% of Rhode Islanders hold a college degree. The state has implemented a new program called Higher Rhode Island to boost the overall education level in the state. Governor Gina Raimondo strives for 70% of Rhode Island residents to hold an associate degree or higher by 2025.
The Higher Rhode Island initiative also aims to expand online education access. Rhode Island is home to some of the nation's finest universities, including several top public schools, many of which offer web-based classes. Read on for a guide to online colleges in Rhode Island and to learn which ones are most affordable, where to find financial aid and enrollment information, the advantages of attending Rhode Island online universities for nonresident students, and frequently asked questions.
Rhode Island may be the nation's smallest state, but it already boasts an array of online educational opportunities through both public and private universities. Aimed at working students, these online degrees in Rhode Island allow single parents and busy professionals to advance their education on their own schedule. English as a second language opportunities provide Rhode Island's many immigrants with opportunities to transition into English-speaking programs. Two-year programs also let undergraduate students earn general education credits inexpensively before transferring to four-year schools.
Online colleges in Rhode Island offer a real cost advantage to students, since many schools extend discounts to distance learners. Traditionally, in-state students pay far less in tuition than nonresident students — often as much as a quarter or a third less. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, Rhode Island residents pay $11,000 to attend public, four-year universities, while their nonresident counterparts pay $30,000. However, many online universities in Rhode Island charge the same flat fee to degree candidates, no matter their state of residency. Rhode Islanders also enjoy discounted tuition in neighboring states, thanks to the New England Board of Higher Education tuition break program.
Even in-state Rhode Island residents pay well above the national average of $8,778 for public university tuition and fees.
As shown below, Rhode Island online schools — and especially two-year colleges — can provide state residents with significant savings. In some cases, distance students can save more than 70% on the fees their on-campus counterparts pay. However, some online schools in Rhode Island charge the same tuition for both online and on-campus learners. Others charge distant learners with technology fees, actually increasing the cost of digital education.
Rhode Island universities host about 700 undergraduates and 500 graduate students from out of state. They enjoy the same quality education as state residents, but usually have to pay more for it. Rhode Island partakes in the New England tuition break program, which allows nonresident students to attend public universities in any of the five other participating New England states at a substantial discount, if their home states do not offer their chosen program.
Rhode Island's public universities join public schools in the five other New England states in the tuition break reciprocity agreement, which offers students from across the region the opportunity to attend universities in neighboring states at a discount. Rhode Islanders can enroll in programs at public schools in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, or Connecticut at discounted rates, if public campuses in Rhode Island do not offer that same program. The tuition break agreement covers more than 800 undergrad and graduate programs between more than 80 participating colleges and universities. Full-time students taking advantage of this agreement can save as much as $8,033 in tuition.
TMost of Rhode Island's online campuses have obtained approval from the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), through which states agree not to impose extra requirements on universities or institutions from other SARA states.
Tuition rates are ultimately program and institution based. Ask someone from a prospective program about what rates apply to you specifically as a potential member of a program.
Our ranking of affordable online colleges in Rhode Island includes an array of factors, combining quality and affordability. We studied cost, breadth of online programming, student-to-teacher ratio, graduation rate, financial aid, and job-placement services. All ranked schools hold accreditation from reputable agencies.
We've answered some of the most common questions from prospective online students in Rhode Island below.
Do Online Credits Cost More or Less in Rhode Island?
Most online programs in Rhode Island reflect the school's campus-based offerings — in fact, few schools distinguish between their online and on-campus classes, and many charge the same tuition for their on-campus and online learners. Some of Rhode Island's private schools, such as Johnson and Wales, offer digital classes as part of their continuing studies programs. Johnson and Wales' traditionally charges $32,091 in annual tuition, which breaks down to $2,139 per credit, at 15 credits a year. On the other hand, online credits at JWU cost only $333 per credit, providing students with substantial savings. In some cases, web-based courses may cost more than on-campus classes in Rhode Island. For example, online classes at Roger Williams' University College cost $100 more per credit than the school's on-campus evening classes.
Which Rhode Island Schools Accept the Most Transfer Credits?
Rhode Island's Board of Education, along with several of the state's public colleges and universities, created Rhode Island Transfers, which aims to simplify credit transfers between schools. One of the program's main features, the joint admissions agreement, allows for the transfer of 60 credits from a community college to a public bachelor's program.
Rhode Island College, a public university, allows students to transfer up to 75 credits. Private Roger Williams University accepts up to 75 transfer credits from accredited four-year programs, and 60 from two-year schools. The University of Rhode Island accepts no more than 60, as does Providence College. Brown University imposes one of the most restrictive transfer policies in the state. The Ivy League institution does not accept credits from online courses, summer credits, or credits earned from dual-enrollment curricula, nor do they evaluate credits until students have enrolled. The Rhode Island School of Design limits undergraduate students to 12 transfer credits after they enroll.
Will Any Online Colleges in Rhode Island Accept a GED?
All of the state's public colleges and universities, including the Community College of Rhode Island, the University of Rhode Island, and Rhode Island College accept the GED. The CCRI even schedules classes to help adults achieve their high school equivalency. Johnson and Wales and Roger Williams do accept the GED for their continuing education classes, and Roger Williams also hosts classes to help people earn it. The Rhode Island School of Design accepts high school equivalency diplomas in some cases. Providence College does not accept the GED.
How Many Academic Terms per Year Do Online Colleges in Rhode Island Offer?
Most online colleges in Rhode Island follow the traditional semester-based calendar. Many schools, like CCRI and URI, do hold online classes during an additional summer session. No schools feature the asynchronous, year-round, rolling-start classes found at universities elsewhere. Roger Williams University offers eight-week minimesters, which allow students to work at their own pace and earn degrees quickly.
Which Online Colleges in Rhode Island Will Accept the FAFSA?
Students seeking help paying for college should fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is accepted by several Rhode Island online colleges. URI considers online learning an extension of its campus programs, and accepts the FAFSA as part of its usual admissions process. CCRI treats online students the same way. Providence College makes no distinction between online and on-campus students, and accepts the FAFSA as part of admissions. Salve Regina requires that its continuing education students file the FAFSA every year. JWU Online also encourages applicants to submit the federal aid form. Roger Williams' School of Continuing Studies recommends that students fill out the FAFSA.
Are There Any Free Online Classes I Can Take From Rhode Island Colleges?
Several universities in Rhode Island offer free online classes using the massive open online course format (MOOC). Brown University, for example, sponsors BrownX in an attempt to provide educational opportunity and positive impacts on the community. Brown allows anyone to audit five MOOC classes, including introduction to engineering and design, beyond medical histories, fantastic places, unhuman humans, artful medicine, and the ethics of memory.
Students can order a certificate of proof of completion for a small fee. RISDE, likewise, offers a MOOC class in Python programming through Kadenze. The University of Rhode Island features a few MOOC classes in subjects like nonviolence, biotechnology, copyright, and data science. Providence College hosts a conference exploring the free and open phenomenon of MOOCs. Rhode Island also provides an array of free online retraining-type classes.
How Can I Find the Online Program Options at Rhode Island's Colleges?
The only way to learn about online course offerings in Rhode Island is to visit the website of each of the handful of online schools that offer web-based courses. Type in the phrase "online learning" in each website search field, and you'll find the school's digital offerings.
Every prospective college student seeking financial aid should start by completing the FAFSA, which helps determine whether students qualify for aid. For many degree candidates, federal Pell Grants prove extremely helpful in paying for school. Local aid resources may prove helpful, as well. Across Rhode Island, communities, charitable organizations, and businesses offer scholarships and grants to give students a leg up on their college expenses. These can prove particularly helpful to students seeking advanced degrees, or those who may not otherwise qualify for a Pell Grant.
Just as its name suggests, the Alperin scholarships go to Rhode Island residents who represent the first in their families to attend college. Based on need, these renewable scholarships help students attend accredited two- and four-year schools.
Providing higher educational opportunities to African Americans, these need-based, renewable scholarships serve recent high school graduates and adults from Rhode Island. Applicants must pursue a healthcare degree at an accredited university or technical school.
Established to honor the legacy of Rhode Island founder Roger Williams, these grants cater to students who understand and embody Williams' legacy. Applicants must reside in Rhode Island, enroll in high school, and gain admission to an accredited university. Judges select students based on need, academic record, and their ability to communicate their own connection to Roger Williams.
These scholarships fund travel and other opportunities for personal growth. Not intended for standard study-abroad programs, these funds can apply to internships, service programs, and other adventurers that broaden students' perspectives. Successful applicants must provide a detailed description of their enrichment plan.
Sponsored by the Rhode Island Foundation, the Frances L. Macartney Porter Fund helps single-parent Rhode Island residents attend school. Awarded to applicants from the Ocean State, or who attend school in Rhode Island, the grants give preference to those enrolled in trade schools.


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Patricia Duran and Gabriel Regojo in A Heroine Free Summer. Photo by Pin Lim.
Written by: Dr. Janet Lowery
Directed by: Chesley Krohn
Company: Mildred's Umbrella
Run dates: Through April 15, 2017
http://www.mildredsumbrella.com
Read my review of A Heroine Free Summer for Houston Press at
http://www.houstonpress.com/arts/a-heroine-free-summer-review-at-spring-street-studios-9315381
Emily Trask as Michael, Todd Waite as God and John Feltch as Gabriel in An Act of God at the Alley Theatre. Photo by Lynne Lane.
An Act of God
Written by: David Javerbaum
Directed by: James Black
Company: Alley Theatre
http://www.alleytheatre.org
Read my review of An Act of God for Houston Press at
http://www.houstonpress.com/arts/an-act-of-god-at-the-alley-theatre-a-review-9296632
Jose Llana and Laura Michelle Kelly in Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I. Photo by Matthew Murphy.
Music by: Richard Rogers
Book and Lyrics by: Oscar Hammerstein
Directed by: Bartlett Sher
Choreographed by: Christopher Gattelli
Company: Broadway at the Hobby Center
Run dates: Through March 19, 2017
www.thehobbycenter.org
Last month, as I was waiting for the curtain to rise on An American in Paris, my plus one turned to me and asked if I thought this show was something she'd want take her children to. You could, I said. I mean it's technically appropriate for a young audience. But I don't think they'd like it.
Three hours later, after a quite lovely production, my plus one agreed. Gorgeous but overly long dance numbers, a love story that doesn't really cause us to swoon and ultimately forgettable characters wouldn't cut it for her tots.
In fact, this season of musicals has been a tough one for parents wanting to either introduce their children to the miracles of live theater or continue developing their burgeoning interest. Rocky Horror Picture Show and Book of Mormon were definite no goes for the younger set. The satire of big business that is How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying isn't exactly bulls-eye interest for kiddies. In the Heights could work for a younger audience but the tear jerky death of a beloved character and the sexual innuendo might be too much for some sensitive souls. Without the nostalgia for the music, Jersey Boys holds little sway for children. Into the Woods was billed as a holiday show, but the second act with its dark themes and markedly unhappy ending may be just too much for kids to handle. For those that haven't already seen it or wanted to see it again, Lion King made a pit stop and Finding Neverland is coming up…but still…these are slim pickings for a family theater night out.
Then in steps The King and I. In town at the Hobby Center for only one week, it's a show you not only could take your kids to; it's a show that you should.
Now, I'll admit that I have a distinct personal bias baked into that recommendation. The King and I was the first musical I ever saw (age 9) and it's a show I've loved ever since. But it's not just warm childhood memories that fuel my endorsement. This production of takes what I (and most likely many adults) remember from this beloved show and revives it to grand splendor.
The version on stage here in Houston comes to us from New York's Lincoln Center Theater where this critically acclaimed production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I was directed by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher. If those names mean nothing to you – take note of the fact that it won four 2015 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical. Deservedly so, I strongly maintain.
So then why is this show such a good bet for a young audience? Topline, the story of British schoolteacher Anna Leonowens who travels to Siam to teach the King's many wives and children is funny, the musical numbers are terrific, the characters are easy to love and it's an utterly digestible narrative no matter one's age. But more specifically, I feel that there are several important things that children can get from this highly entertaining show.
Kids on Stage
Who doesn't love watching adorable kids on stage doing one heck of a professional job? We all do, right? But y'know who loves it more than us adults? Our kids.
Watch their eyes light up when they see actors their age dressed in costume and having a grand old time in service to the story. We all go to the theater to see ourselves and our stories represented on stage and for kids, this means watching other kids.
Whether this means they connect better to the story/art form or even possibly get the acting bug themselves – exposing our kids to other children in a show creates an interest that lays the foundation for life long theater lovers.
Culturally correct casting
If you follow theater news, you've probably read a lot lately about issues of culturally appropriate casting and matters of racial representation on stage. To make it simple, this is often about casting roles with actors who are of the same ethnicity as the character.
In this respect, The King and I scores big. The entire Siamese host of characters are played by Asian actors, requiring not one ounce of makeup approximation or other questionable smoke and mirror tactics to create the desired effect.
Regardless how you feel about the whole, who gets to tell whose story on stage debate, there's no doubt that exposing children of all backgrounds to actors of color is a good thing. It shows them that not only white folks can be the stars and that talent goes far deeper than one's outer packaging.
As a young girl watching this show, I remember being struck by how strong and smart and influential the character of Anna is. With a firm hand absent of any rudeness, she stands up for herself and others, demands to be treated as equal and as a result wins the respect and love of everyone around her. Even the King.
Now when I say love, I mean it in the most platonic of ways. Blessedly this isn't a show that devolves into a schmaltzy love story between the two protagonists. Anna and The King come to love each other as friends, nothing more, and for a 1950's musical that is quite a feat.
Is there a better message to give our children – this notion that women are strong and deserving of admiration? That they don't need rescuing or kid gloving and they can and should fight for what they believe in. That men and women can love each other as friends.
Frankly, this lesson alone is reason enough to take your children to this show.
Respecting differences
Just because Anna and the King are friends doesn't mean they approve or like everything the other does. The King take acceptation to the way Anna dresses and behaves and more seriously, Anna takes acceptation to the King's polygamy and treatment of women and subjects/servants in general.
Yes there is some European superiority baked into the story, this 'we English know better' attitude, but it does get tempered elsewhere. A wonderful number by the wives decrying how the English try to change them, goes a long way in showing how ridiculous the West has been in foisting their values on the East.
What we take from this is that even though we're different, we can learn to understand and honor each other while at the same time standing up for what we believe in. A reach across the aisle moment so to speak.
And I don't think I need to tell anyone at this time why we need this message now more than ever.
But what about the sad/scary parts?
OK so sure, these are all good things for kids to see/hear…but what about the one scene that almost turns violent and the two deaths in the show?
My answer to this is that it's Anna's strength of character that stops a slave from being whipped. Indeed it's a tense scene, but right wins out over wrong, no one is hurt and we are happy for it. For kids it's a punishment that wasn't deserved being righted. They can stomach that.
As for the two deaths – One we are simply told of which, while sad, doesn't have great impact. The other, namely the death of the King at the end of the show, is handled so graciously and without melodrama that I can't imagine any child being upset or put off by it. They may not even really know it happened.
On my way to the parking garage I overheard a mother and daughter talking about the show. "So is the King sick", asked the young girl? The mother explained that no, he wasn't ill, he had died. "Well how did he die", she asked. A simple explanation of his heart being sick and stopping was given. The girl thought about it for a moment and then said, "It was such a fun show Mommy, can we see it again?"
I wanted to stop and hug both of them right then and there. I want to hug every adult that takes a child to this performance. But instead I'll just say Bravo for starting them young.
Dylan C. Godwin and Chelsea Ryan McCurdy in Stages Repertory Theatre's production of Five Course Love. Photo by Os Galindo.
Five Course Love
Written by: Gregg Coffin
Directed by: Mitchell Greco
Company: Stages Repertory Theatre
Run dates: Through April 6, 2017
http://www.stagestheatre.com
Read my review of Five Course Love for Houston Press at
http://www.houstonpress.com/arts/five-course-love-review-9266289
Posted on February 12, 2017 by Jessica Goldman
Playwright and lead performer NSangou Njikam as Gordon in Syncing Ink. Photo by Christopher Diaz.
Synching Ink
Written by: NSangou Njikam
Directed by: Niegel Smith
Run dates: March 5, 2017
Read my review of Syncing Ink for Houston Press at:
http://www.houstonpress.com/arts/a-story-of-hip-hop-and-searching-in-syncing-ink-9193364
Kyle Sturdivant and Carolyn Johnson in Trevor. Photo by Anthony Rathbun.
Written by: Nick Jones
Directed by: Tamarie Cooper
Company: Catastrophic Theatre
Run dates: Through March 4
http://www.catastrophictheatre.com
Read my review of Trevor for Houston press at:
http://www.houstonpress.com/arts/trevor-shows-us-the-laughter-and-pain-of-our-animal-instincts-9188306
Joshua Kyle Hoppe, Colin Brock, Jonathan Gonzalez and Rachel Dickinson in Small Jokes About Monsters. Photo by Clinton Hopper.
Small Jokes About Monsters
Written by: Steven Strafford
Directed by: Clinton Hopper
Company: The Landing Theatre Company
Run dates: Through Feb 18, 2017
http://www.landingtheatre.org
Read my review of Small Jokes About Monsters for Houston Press at
http://www.houstonpress.com/arts/small-jokes-about-monsters-is-a-successful-stab-at-an-overworked-genre-9154089
Jason Duga, Deborah Hope, Philip Lehl, Bree Welch, Blake Jackson and Emily Neves in Stages Repertory Theatre's production of Who Am I This Time? (& Other Conundrums of Love). Photo by Jon Shapley.
Who Am I This Time?
Written by: Aaron Posner
Adapted from: Stories by Kurt Vonnegut
Directed by: Sally Edmundson
Read my review of Who Am I This Time for Houston Press at
http://www.houstonpress.com/arts/who-am-i-this-time-should-really-ask-why-this-play-at-this-time-9149431
Elizabeth Bunch as Jenny, John Feltch as Rick and Jay Sullivan as Seth in Dry Powder. Photo by Lynn Lane.
Written by: Sarah Burgess
Directed by: Taibi Magar
Read my review of Dry Powder for Houston Press at
http://www.houstonpress.com/arts/dry-powder-at-the-alley-who-knew-high-finance-could-be-so-funny-9146659
Shelby Blocker and Miranda Herbert in The Johns. Photo by Pin Lim.
The Johns
Written by: Mary Bonnett
Directed by: Jennifer Decker
Company: Mildred's Umbrella in partnership with National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Houston Section, and United Against Human Trafficking
Run dates: Through February 4, 2017
Read my review of The John's for Houston Press at
http://www.houstonpress.com/arts/the-johns-tackles-sex-slavery-with-unfortunate-cliche-9116384


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REG 17 – Special Interest License Plates Application
December 7, 2022 December 7, 2022 by Larry S. Watson
FINDERDOC.COM – REG 17 – Special Interest License Plates Application – The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is currently accepting applications for Special Interest License Plates. These plates will be available to applicants who can demonstrate that they are affiliated with a specific profession, activity, or interest. The plates will be affixed to vehicles registered in the applicant's name only and must be used only for purposes associated with the affiliation represented by the plate. Some of the professions that may qualify for a Special Interest License Plate include taxidermist, cook, doctor, attorney, and architect.
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Form Number REG 17
Form Title Special Interest License Plates Application
Download REG 17 Form [.PDF]
What is a REG 17 Form?
The Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) is now accepting applications for special interest license plates. The new plates will be available starting in 2019. Special interest license plates are available to support organizations or activities that promote the economic, social, and environmental well-being of Washington residents. There are a variety of plate options available, including custom vanity plates and registration renewal stickers. The DOL will accept applications through its website until November 30th, 2018.
What is the Purpose of REG 17 Form?
In order to qualify for a special interest license plate, applicants must complete and submit an application. The fee for this license is $40 per year, and the application can be found on the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation website. Special interest license plates must be used in conjunction with a standard registration and must display the name of the special interest. There are currently 10 available special interest plates, including "4-H," "AARP," "Amish," and "Military
Where Can I Find a REG 17 Form?
Every vehicle owner should be aware of their state's regulations for special interest license plates. These plates can be used for a variety of reasons, including supporting a charity or organization, sporting events, or commemorating a heritage event. The process to apply and receive your special interest license plate is different in every state, but the form you will need is usually called a REG 17.
To find out if your state has a REG 17 form available, you can typically find the information on the state's website or through the DMV offices. Most states require that you submit an application and payment to receive your plate. You will also need to provide documentation that proves why you want the plate, such as letters from friends or family members who support your chosen cause.
The Special Interest License Plates are available to qualifying organizations and individuals. The plates must be registered and display the license plate number, the organization's name, and a graphic or photograph of the organization's main activity or purpose.
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My NEW Spyder has burned out three headlights in under 3-1/2 years. Sheesh! My car is almost 16 years old and has only ever burned out one headlight, which cost under $10 to replace.
What's a better replacement than OEM for some normal headlight life expectancy? I need replacements before state inspection in July. TIA.
OLD - 2012 RT Limited SE5 Pearl White - 01/31/13 - Traded in at 32,600 miles.
Go with LED headlights from Lamonster Garage and your headlight worries are over.
Have never had a headlight issue, that does sound excessive.
One headlight bulb over the course of owning two different Spyders since 2012.
DO NOT buy replacement headlight bulbs from a dealership. They come in a box that is not sealed and a stupid parts guy can walk out with the bulb in his greasy paw and ask, "Is this the one you want?" You can get them from any auto parts store in a sealed package and the bulb will not have been touched by human hands which can reduce its life significantly.
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I have had 1 headlight burn out ( Right side).
I replaced the headlights to LED'S and at the same time replaced the fog lights,( wider area to cover on the road).
Gene, …. another member just posted on a different thread that Banggood.com sells H-7 bulbs that fit …… ...… Mike ….. Look for the Thread - Tutorial -Added LED bulbs to a Spyder RS 2008 - some DIY required from 4/14/19….post #2 …..
The LEDs look great, but since they're triple the price of OEM I thought my situation over and decided to just get one more OEM... because looking forward I don't expect to have this machine more than about 15 more months, max. So, instead of donating LEDs to the next owner, I'm gonna put the extra money toward Vredestein tires for myself!
So Thanks everybody! Now I know what to do for that next machine, when the time comes.