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Female-centric The High Note can't find the right tune
Alex Bentley
Jun 1, 2020 | 10:45 am
The list of professions that women usually play in films is depressingly small, so it's notable when a movie goes beyond the stereotypical roles. The High Note gives its two female leads plenty of agency in their careers, but somehow still keeps them down in their personal lives.
Grace Davis (Tracee Ellis Ross) is a world-famous singer trying to keep her career current after a heyday in the 1990s and 2000s. Maggie (Dakota Johnson) serves as her personal assistant, but aspires to become a music producer. Maggie works on her passion surreptitiously, even going so far as remixing one of Grace's songs in hopes that she will include it on her next album.
Grace believes that she still has what it takes to be a major player in the music industry, but her manager Jack (Ice Cube) thinks she should rest on the laurels of her earlier success and transition to something like a residency in Las Vegas. The push and pull of both women's professional desires drives the narrative, with their personal relationship and other non-work parts coloring it in.
Directed by Nisha Ganatra and written by first-time screenwriter Flora Greeson, the film seems to have all the right pieces but not a great idea of how to put them together. It starts with a quick montage at the beginning meant to show how popular Grace is, but which only serves to confuse things by intimating that her best days are happening currently, not years in the past. The lack of clarity on the state of her career continues for much of the film, muddying various plot points.
Maggie, though, is the main character of the film, as it's her ambitions and desires that are given the most focus. Whether it's her trying to horn in on Grace's music, discovering the undiscovered talent of David Cliff (Kelvin Harrison, Jr.), or showing her being Grace's put-upon assistant, the film is much more interested in her state of mind than Grace's.
In this way, it's almost a carbon copy of Ganatra's previous film, Late Night, in which Mindy Kaling played an up-and-coming writer for Emma Thompson's late night host. In both cases, though, Ganatra couldn't find an effective way to showcase her leading women. For every bit of forward momentum this film has, it's undercut by silly and unnecessary aspects.
The film is a mix of drama and comedy, but Ganatra and Greeson go too far sometimes. They include weird comic interludes that don't mesh, as well as a comic relief character played by June Diane Raphael who is wholly out of place with everyone else in the film. They also never land on what kind of person is Grace supposed to be. Is she an out-of-touch diva? Is she a slightly alcoholic ditz? Ross plays her many different ways, and the conflicting traits make the character unknowable.
But the oddest thing about the film is its music and place in music history. There are multiple lines schooling the audience on the importance of certain real-world singers, but the film doesn't do a great job in establishing the bona fides of Grace's music. The few original songs shown are okay, but do nothing to support her supposed superstar status.
Johnson is working hard to become a movie star like her parents, and while she's perfectly enjoyable in this role, she has yet to show the ability to carry a film. Ross has been great on ABC's Black-ish, but doesn't display the full chops to inhabit a character like Grace Davis. Ice Cube is similarly stunted in his role, but Harrison (who was heartbreaking in 2019's Waves) shows oodles of charisma.
The High Note deserves plaudits for telling a female-centric story with women who do more than just pine after men. But it never seems to know exactly what to do with its characters, and winds up spinning its wheels for most of its running time.
The High Note is available on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Xfinity, Vudu, GooglePlay, and FandangoNow.
Dakota Johnson and Tracee Ellis Ross in The High Note.
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Local drive-in theater loses "80 percent" of its equipment after downtown Austin theft
Brianna Caleri
Jan 19, 2023 | 4:31 pm
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The theater expects to stay open in a limited capacity and is accepting donations.
Blue Starlite Drive-in, a small movie theater chain with unique locations dotted across Austin, announced on Instagram that a large portion of its downtown equipment had been stolen. The theft, by the theater's estimate, happened "between Sunday night and Wed[nesday] morning" and affected 80 percent of the downtown location's equipment.
"They broke into all 4 of our projection trailers and gutted them," wrote the theater's owner, Josh Frank. "They took almost everything. Recovering from this will be a challenge."
Frank called the burglary a "well-planned heist," although it seems that only the downtown theater was affected, leaving the Mueller, Town Lake, and cruise locations unaffected. (The Mueller location explicitly remains open.) The team hopes to resume operations at the downtown location over the weekend in a limited capacity, with at least one screen for the public and one for private bookings.
"We are devastated. I am devastated," wrote Frank. "It took 13 years of hard work and sacrifices to build up what was taken in one night."
A page for donations includes purchase options at set prices ($25, $50, $100, etc.) and teases "some special things over the next year!" Higher donation amounts are tied to projection booth dedications ($500) and screen dedications ($1,000). Payments can be made as a "ticket" purchase at tickettailor.com.
The theater had just launched its RV: Rolling Video Store Art Gallery at Muller on January 9, selling VHS tapes with unique covers customized by local artists. It was also planning to host its 14th annual Valentine's Day event with titles like Casablanca, The Princess Bride, The Notebook, and more classic romances. There is no indication these festivities will be canceled except at the downtown theater.
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by Scott Wilkinson on July 25, 2018
Joel Silver will be honored at CEDIA Expo in San Diego, CA, for his unflinching dedication to making video images better for everyone.
I've known Joel Silver for many years. He has been an invaluable resource in helping me understand video technology. So, I'm not the least bit surprised that CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association) has selected Joel as the recipient of its 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award.
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This award "recognizes an individual who has exhibited outstanding, creative, innovative, and visionary leadership in the growth and advancement of the residential technology industry. Nominations are submitted by industry professionals and evaluated on the basis of achievement and service within the industry."
According to Dave Humphries, CEDIA chairman, "We could not be happier to recognize Joel for his contributions to the industry. Anyone who has worked with him knows that his credentials are extensive, and his expertise is highly sought after."
Walt Zerbe, CEDIA senior director of technology and standards, adds, "Joel's energy and thirst to acquire and share knowledge is infectious. He's been a champion for the industry and has impacted hundreds of home-technology professionals and industry peers."
Joel founded the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF) in 1994, introducing video-calibration services to the consumer-electronics industry and training calibrators to provide those services. He has also consulted for the high-end audio/video, telemedicine, and medical-management industries. He is the producer of the HDTV Calibration Wizard DVD and co-inventor of the Microsoft Windows Display Calibration Wizard, which is now installed on over 111,000,000 PCs.
He frequently volunteers his time to the industry. For example, Joel has served on the CEDIA Awards Technical Judging Panel for the last several years, and he has been a popular instructor at CEDIA Expo. He also volunteers as the chair of the CTA and CEDIA committee on home-theater video recommended practices.
Joel will be honored at the CEDIA Awards Celebration at Petco Park in San Diego, CA, on Wednesday, September 5, the evening before CEDIA Expo opens the exhibit-hall doors. If you're attending the show, you can purchase tickets to the Awards Celebration here.
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Kamenev, Girard dealt in 3-Way Trade; Turris to NSH
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Well, we all thought it was going to be a quiet Sunday evening, but Ottawa, Nashville, and Colorado all had different plans. You could be living under a hockey rock and still know that the Avalanche have been trying to deal Matt Duchene for some time now, but – also known – Joe Sakic just couldn't quite get one together that wasn't laughed at by the other GMs of the league. While this deal has been floating around all weekend, it was finally confirmed just moments ago:
The trade is official. Now we have to find all the pieces. Duchene to OTT, Turris to NASH.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) November 5, 2017
Though it doesn't happen very often, Colorado is currently on the ice in New York against the Islanders, which means Duchene was nonchalantly pulled from the ice and sent on his way. While that doesn't sound like the most ideal way to be traded, it keeps the traded player from possibly getting injured if he were to continue to play and the news was presented after the game. But you aren't here to know more about the Duchene/Ottawa trade, are you? Of course not. The real question is: What did Nashville give up for Kyle Turris?
Well, if you read the headline, you know it was Nashville prospects Samuel Girard and Vladislav Kamenev. This did come as a bit of a surprise, as both these players were well on their way to finding a home amongst the Predators; heck, Girard had the potential to become a regular in the lineup. However, it's important to note that Nashville did not give up any of its Top 4 defenseman in order to seal this trade, as that is what most of the rest of the league would prefer.
While most would have preferred Matt Duchene to Nashville, Kyle Turris is not someone to overlook. Let's compare both Turris and Duchene's stats for this season:
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SEASON TEAM GP G A Pts
2017-18 Colorado Avalanche 13 4 6 10
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2017-18 Ottawa Senators 11 3 6 9
As you can see, Duchene and Turris are almost identical in stats this season and I would encourage you to compare the two in previous seasons. Nashville also signed the 28-year-old center to a 6-year, $36M deal, which means the Predators now have their needed Top 3 centers (Johansen, Turris, Bonino) locked for a combined 18 years, $116M.
Though we hate to see Kamenev and Girard part ways with Nashville (as their NHL potential has yet to be truly tapped), adding Turris to the lineup will bring a much needed positive impact on the Predators and its center depth.
To clarify this three-way trade between Ottawa, Nashville, and Colorado, the Avalanche now acquire Bowers, Hammond, Girard, Kamenev and draft picks from Nashville and Ottawa respectively. Ottawa now has Matt Duchene and Nashville has Kyle Turris.
Mike Fisher announces Retirement
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After seventeen seasons and 1,088 NHL games, it is time for Nashville Predators Captain Mike Fisher to hang up his skates. Although it had been the talk since the Predators fell to the Penguins in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals, Fisher made his officially announcement this morning with The Tennessean.
Chosen in the second round (44th overall) in the 1998 NHL Draft, Fisher began (and spent the majority of) his tenured NHL career with the Ottawa Senators. However, on February 10, 2011, the veteran was traded to Nashville for the Predators' first round draft pick in the 2011 Draft and a conditional pick in 2012. Of course, there was a little speculation that Nashville sought out Mike Fisher, not only for his due to being a superior Centerman, but because he – at that point – had just married Country superstar, Carrie Underwood. The reasoning behind this thought was the connection between Country music and hockey would essentially put more butts in the seats at Bridgestone. Whether that was the true case or not, Nashville gained not only a great centerman, but an effective leader on and off the ice. Fisher was even awarded the 2012 NHL Foundation Player Award, which is given to the NHL player who exemplifies the core values of hockey – commitment, teamwork, and perseverance.
Even as early as last year, rumors began to swirl about Fisher and a possible retirement. However, despite those conditions, the Nashville Predators named Fisher the 7th captain in franchise history on September 7, 2016.
"This is the hardest decision I've ever had to make, but I know I've made the right one. I've decided to retire from the NHL.
I kept praying for peace about the next step in my life. A peace that said this is God's will for your future. A peace that said whether or not this was the right time to walk away."
– Mike Fisher
I won't post Fisher's letter to the fans in its entirety in respect to The Tennessean, but you can read #12's heartfelt message here.
But to Mike – thank you.
Thank you for everything you brought to our hockey franchise and to the city of Nashville as a whole. Your on and off ice contributions in our community will never be matched and we are better humans for knowing you. You will truly be missed on the ice, but I have a feeling you'll still be around. Congratulations on retirement; you deserve it.
2017 NHL All-Star Roster Announced
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Moments ago, the NHL released the final roster of the 2017 NHL All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles January 28th-29th. Not surprisingly, Nashville has only one player on said roster: P.K. Subban, who was voted by the fans as the Central Division Captain. And, with his upper-body injury slated to be healed by the All-Star Weekend, Subban may have to relinquish his captain duties to someone else for safety's sake.
– CENTRAL DIVISION
P.K. Subban – Nashville Predators
Corey Crawford – Chicago Blackhawks
Devan Dubnyk – Minnesota Wild
Ryan Suter – Minnesota Wild
Duncan Keith – Chicago Blackhawks
Patrick Kane – Chicago Blackhawks
Jonathan Toews – Chicago Blackhawks
Vladimir Tarasenko – St. Louis Blues
Patrik Laine – Winnipeg Jets
Nathan MacKinnon – Colorado Avalanche
Tyler Seguin – Dallas Stars
– ATLANTIC DIVISION:
Carey Price – Montreal Canadiens
Tuukka Rask – Boston Bruins
Victor Hedman – Tampa Bay Lightning
Shea Weber – Montreal Canadiens
Erik Karlsson – Ottawa Senators
Frans Nielsen – Detroit Red Wings
Nikita Kucherov – Tampa Bay Lightning
Vincent Trocheck – Florida Panthers
Auston Matthews – Toronto Maple Leafs
Kyle Okposo – Buffalo Sabres
Brad Marchand – Boston Bruins
– PACIFIC DIVISION:
Connor McDavid – Edmonton Oilers
Martin Jones – San Jose Sharks
Mike Smith – Arizona Coyotes
Cam Fowler – Anaheim Ducks
Brent Burns – San Jose Sharks
Drew Doughty – L.A. Kings
Ryan Kesler – Anaheim Ducks
Joe Pavelski – San Jose Sharks
Jeff Carter – L.A. Kings
Johnny Gaudreau – Calgary Flames
Bo Horvat – Vancouver Canucks
– METROPOLITAN DIVISION:
Sidney Crosby – Pittsburgh Penguins
Braden Holtby – Washington Capitals
Sergei Bobrovsky – Columbus Blue Jackets
Evgeni Malkin – Pittsburgh Penguins
Wayne Simmonds – Philadelphia Flyers
John Tavares – New York Islanders
Alexander Ovechkin – Washington Capitals
Ryan McDonagh – New York Rangers
Justin Faulk – Carolina Hurricanes
Taylor Hall – New Jersey Devils
Seth Jones – Columbus Blue Jackets
What do you think about the roster for this year's All-Star Weekend? Nashville isn't the only team with one representative, but if you want to include former Preds (Ryan Suter, Devan Dubnyk, Seth Jones, and Shea Weber), then Nashville's actually pretty well represented.
All joking aside, the big question is will Subban be healthy enough to participate? As mentioned, his 2-3 week recovery time ends at about the time of the All-Star festivities, but should not participate if it risks re-injury (thus keeping him out of the lineup even longer). Of course, that will be something the organization and Subban discuss as time gets closer.
Fisher to replace Weber as Captain per Report
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While the official announcement will be made tomorrow at 12:30PM by the organization, the news of who will become the seventh Captain of the Nashville Predators was released just moments ago.
In an exclusive reveal to The Tennessean's Adam Vingan, the Predators have handed the 'C' to someone that comes as no surprise: veteran center Mike Fisher.
Traded to the Nashville Predators from the Ottawa Senators for a first round draft pick back in February of 2011, Fisher is on the verge of his sixth full season with the team. Though he has held assistant captain for both Ottawa and Nashville, Fisher has never – since being drafted in 1998 – held the status of captain… until now.
While Fisher's future with the team remains questionable (retirement looms on the horizon), he is undoubtedly the most qualified for the role. He has held a leadership role throughout his tenure with the Predators and, while younger players – such as Josi and Neal – are starting to find their leadership styles, Fisher is still the man to look to when times get tough.
While I would've preferred waiting for the official word, it is still good to see Fisher will be seventh captain of the Nashville Predators.
Preds Re-Sign Forward Cody Bass
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Earlier this afternoon the Predators organization and Cody Bass came to a contract agreement to re-sign the 29-year-old forward to a two-year, two-way deal. Here's the official word from the Predators:
Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced Wednesday that the club has signed forward Cody Bass to a two-year, two-way contract worth $575,000 at the NHL level and $150,000 at the AHL level in 2016-17, and $650,000 at the NHL level and $150,000 at the AHL level in 2017-18.
Bass, 29 (1/7/87), split his first season in the Nashville organization between the American Hockey League's Milwaukee Admirals (39gp, 4g-5a-9pts, 84 PIMs) and the Predators (17gp, 0pts, 17 PIMs), while also suiting up for six of the team's seven games during their Round One series victory over the Anaheim Ducks. The 6-foot, 205-pound forward has appeared in 66 career NHL contests with Nashville, Ottawa and Columbus since 2007-08, posting five points (2g-3a) and 88 penalty minutes, and 370 career AHL games with Milwaukee, Binghamton, Springfield and Rockford, posting 98 points (41g-57a) and 794 penalty minutes. The Owen Sound, Ontario, native has served as an alternate captain at the AHL level in five of the past six seasons, and won the 2011 Yanick Dupre Memorial Award as presented annually to the AHL's man of the year for service to his local community. He also helped Binghamton win the 2011 Calder Cup.
Bass's return to the Nashville hockey club comes as no surprise; at least to some of us.
Poile also says #Preds will talk to Cody Bass on a new deal as well.
— Brooks Bratten (@brooksbratten) May 18, 2016
With the departure of veterans Paul Gaustad and Eric Nystrom, Bass will play a pivotal role as younger wingers make their move up to the big league meaning I do not believe he is the solution, but rather an answer for the time being. However, Bass does provide a positive feel amongst his teammates, which is always a good thing for sure. Of course, while he is a friendly little fellow in the locker room, we are mostly familiar with his enforcer-like attitude on the ice:
How could we forget when former Nashville Predator Rich Clune poked the bear because we was irked Bass took his old number?
Preds fall to Leafs in SO 2-1
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Despite notching seven goals against the Ottawa Senators and sealing the victory on Tuesday, Nashville just couldn't seem to find the powers at be to win last night against the now 4-8-4 Toronto Maple Leafs. Goals for either team weren't scored until the third period, thus leading to overtime, then five rounds of shootout action. Filip Forsberg, Ryan Ellis, Roman Josi, James Neal, and Craig Smith would all have their one-on-one chance with James Reimer, but it would be Pekka Rinne who would fall first and allow Peter Holland to notch the game-winner.
If you can recall from last season – November 18th, 2014 to be exact – the Predators completely derailed the Maple Leafs 9-2 in Toronto, only adding fuel to fire that is the Maple Leafs organization as of late. Last night shows how differently a season can change things. Although the Maple Leafs are still trying to piece themselves back together, they still came out and gave the Predators a run for their money.
Lupul tells TSN that the ice is brutal in Nashville tonight. Have seen that a few times this year around league.
— James Mirtle (@mirtle) November 13, 2015
Apparently, per Lupul and even some of the Nashville players, the ice was pretty rough last night, a comment not usually made about Bridgestone's rink. Could that have been the cause for Nashville's horrendous passes, constant puck whiffs, and overall inability to skate? Perhaps that, combined with just "one of those nights", is the answer to our questions. Both teams were pretty even on SOG during all third periods and OT, ending the night with 23 SOG for Toronto and 22 for Nashville.
Looking on the bright side, the Predators did gain a point and can move onward to tomorrow's game against the Winnipeg Jets with a little positivity. However, if it really was an ice issue, let's get that fixed asap.
Shea Weber is playing in his 700th NHL game (all w/ NSH), becoming the 1st defenseman in @PredsNHL history to reach the milestone. #TORvsNSH
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) November 13, 2015
Calle Jarnkrok playing in career game number 100 tonight. #Preds
— Robby Stanley (@RStanley247) November 12, 2015
Shea Weber with a power-play goal in his 700th career game. #Preds and #Leafs tied at 1-1. #TORvsNSH pic.twitter.com/8JYnyxMhYT
— Thomas Willis (@TomAWillis) November 13, 2015
Holland on shootout winner: "I asked [Nick Spaling] what [Rinne's] weakness was and we both came to the conclusion that he didn't have any."
Preds, NHL and NHLPA announce they will invest over $4 million into youth ball & ice hockey in Middle Tennessee over the next 3 years.
— Justin Bradford (@justinbbradford) November 13, 2015
Alexandre Carrier inks a 3-year, entry-level deal with the #Preds. Details —>> https://t.co/AK4HKoaAVX pic.twitter.com/XsqjByCoAc
— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) November 12, 2015
#Preds sign forward Anthony Richard to a three-year, entry-level deal >> https://t.co/5mb2PzcQIB pic.twitter.com/kY784YSKyd
In Milwaukee:
Predators prospect Kevin Fiala has been suspended two games by the AHL after being assessed a game misconduct two days ago.
— Adam Vingan (@AdamVingan) November 13, 2015
Fiala and Kamenev, top two selections for NSH in the 2014 NHL Draft, have each been slapped with two-game suspensions so far this season.
— Admirals Roundtable (@adsroundtable) November 13, 2015
Preparing for Game 5
Game 5 is upon us, ladies and gents and from here on out, it's do or die for the Nashville Predators if they intend on hoisting that big silver Cup in the end.
I am not going to go into what the Predators need to do to win tonight (and those two other possible games); no, we know and the players, coaches, and whatnot know, too. It's just a matter of getting the job done. Scott Darling is not invincible; he truly is all that has stood between the Predators and taking Round One. Chicago should be kissing his feet right about now because, without him, they'd be facing a quick exit out of the playoffs themselves.
Here's what's been happening since Tuesday/Wednesday's Game 4:
Yesterday afternoon, the Predators recalled nine players from Milwaukee. No need to panic, everyone; this is not regular season so there is an unlimited amount of players you can have on a roster. Some may see some ice time, but really, they are just here for emergencies and/or experience. The players chosen? Joe Piskula, Rich Clune, Marek Mazanec, Magnus Hellberg, Anthony Bitetto, Johan Alm, Colton Sissons, Austin Watson, and Viktor Arvidsson.
No surprise, the Blackhawks have chosen to go with Scott Darling as their starter for tonight's game.
No need to panic – Kris Martel quickly reported that Wilson did show up to the locker room looking fine.
Colin Wilson & Shea Weber are not participating in the morning skate.
— Scott Powers (@ESPNChiPowers) April 23, 2015
Speaking of those participating in practice…
Mike Fisher, Eric Nystrom & Viktor Arvidsson are on the ice for #Preds a.m. skate. Shea Weber, Gabriel Bourque & Colin Wilson are not.
— Brooks Bratten (@brooksbratten) April 23, 2015
Though Fisher was a game time decision Tuesday (and didn't play), knowing that he's back out there again is a good sign. Also, long time no see, Eric Nystrom! Though I am doubtful of his magical return for tonight's game, his presence brings hope.
Mike Fisher says he's unsure if he'll play tonight. #Preds
— Thomas Willis (@TomAWillis) April 23, 2015
Anaheim becomes the first team to advance to the second round, sweeping the Winnipeg Jets. However, Jets fans stood tall with the sinking ship, giving their team an affable standing ovation for a tremendous season.
Winnipeg Fans Give Crazy Standing Ovation After Team Is Eliminated From Playoffs http://t.co/8PDXwVX0Uf https://t.co/VR03cRnKkF
— BuzzFeed Canada (@BuzzFeedCanada) April 23, 2015
The Ottawa Senators live to see another day game, shutting down the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 last night.
The Ottawa Senators live to play another day! See you in Game 5. https://t.co/9jd6TvKchk
— HockeyNightInCanada (@hockeynight) April 23, 2015
I have been on edge all day so far and I hope you have been, too. The love for hockey is crazy like that, I guess. It's going to be deafening in the Bridgestone Arena tonight; I hope you got your tickets. To say this game is huge for either team is an insane understatement.
Go Preds.
2015 NHL All-Star Weekend in Review
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Columbus, Ohio was the place to be this weekend has the city hosted the 2015 NHL All-Star Weekend. As you know, Nashville was chosen as the host city for the 2016 ASG Weekend, which will be an event on its own. But until then, let's recap the fun that happened this weekend in Columbus… Oh, and for the sake of keeping this post from being ninety pages long, we'll stick to Nashville's accomplishments:
Team Foligno:
Nick Foligno – Columbus Blue Jackets
Brian Elliot – St. Louis Blues
Marc-Andre Fleury – Pittsburgh Penguins
Kevin Shattenkirk – St. Louis Blues
Dustin Byfuglien – Winnipeg Jets
Oliver Ekman-Larsson – Arizona Coyotes
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins – Edmonton Oilers
Bobby Ryan – Ottawa Senators
Anze Kopitar – L.A. Kings
Radim Vrabata – Vancouver Canucks
Ryan Johansen – Columbus Blue Jackets
Zemgus Girgensons – Buffalo Sabres
Claude Giroux – Philadelphia Flyers
Phil Kessel – Toronto Maple Leafs
Steven Stamkos – Tampa Bay Lightning
Coaching Staff: Darryl Sutter – L.A. Kings
Team Toews:
Roberto Luongo – Florida Panthers
Jaroslav Halak – New York Islanders
Aaron Ekblad – Florida Panthers
Mark Giordano – Calgary Flames
Shea Weber – Nashville Predators
Brent Seabrook – Chicago Blackhawks
Filip Forsberg – Nashville Predators
Ryan Getzlaf – Anaheim Ducks
Patrik Elias – New Jersey Devils
Patrice Bergeron – Boston Bruins
Rick Nash – New York Rangers
Jakub Vorachek – Philadelphia Flyers
Coaching Staff – Peter Laviolette – Nashville Predators
As you recall, Pekka Rinne was not included in the All-Star "draft" due to sustaining a knee sprain. Because Filip Forsberg was chosen last for Team Toews, he was the lucky winner of a brand new Honda Accord. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins also won a new Honda, as he was chosen last for Team Foligno.
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Saturday – Skills Competition – Winner: Team Foligno
Despite a good show by Team Toews, it was Team Foligno who reigned in the Skills Competition held on Saturday evening. Both Weber and Forsberg participated in the relay and shootout, but it was Weber who shined – not surprisingly – during the Hardest Shot round.
Shea originally missed his first shot, but more than nailed his second attempt, clocking his shot at 108.5 MPH. Weber certainly won the competition, but missed notching the hardest shot ever recorded, which is held by Zdeno Chara at 108.8 MPH. Forsberg shined in the relay portion, showing off his crazy insane puck-handling skills.
Sunday – All-Star Game – Winner: Team Toews
Though the fell short in the Skills Competition, Team Toews out-powered Team Foligno by a long shot during the actual All-Star Game, winning 17-12. And, believe it or not, though the All-Star Game tends to always have a ton of goals, this was the highest scoring game in its history. Filip Forsberg's two goals helped get Team Toews to the win, the first goals scored by a Nashville Predator in an All-Star Game. Shea Weber also notched an assist off of Tyler Seguin's goal.
From the World Wide World of Twitter:
"He's a special player. He's really talented. He sees the ice really well & has great hands." – Johnny Gaudreau on linemate Filip Forsberg.
— Jeremy K. Gover (@goverjkg) January 26, 2015
I was just reminded that next year's NHL all-star game is in Nashville. Oh boy.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) January 26, 2015
The countdown to the @NHL ASG Weekend in Nashville has begun!! pic.twitter.com/2ixdFvwltW
— Beka (@bekaiswright) January 26, 2015
Shea Weber, really excited to be here. pic.twitter.com/he96cfpT34
— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) January 25, 2015
So that's a wrap on the 2015 NHL All-Star Weekend. Next Stop: Nashville! But before then, the Predators must press forward with the remainder of this season and push into the playoffs. Pekka Rinne should also be re-evaluated soon, along with Ryan Ellis. The Predators return to the regular season this Tuesday as they welcome in the Colorado Avalanche at 7PM.
Jokinen's First Goal not Enough as Preds Fall 3-2
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After putting a beating on the Maple Leafs Tuesday night (forgot? Final score was 9-2), Nashville made their way to Canada's Capitol to take on the Senators for the final match-up between these two of the season. Though Nashville pushed by with the win in their first meeting back on October 9th (first game of the regular season) 3-2, Ottawa is sitting fifth in the Atlantic Division (remember, Toronto's in 6th) at 8-5-4 thus far. Nashville has this, right? Eh, don't think just because Nashville has been doing well and coming off a 9-2 beat down means they are invincible; oh no. Ottawa – though their record doesn't show it – is a tough team and isn't going to let what happened to the Maple Leafs happen to them.
First Period:
Shea Weber put Nashville on the board first at 3:17 with a powerplay slapshot for his sixth goal of the season. Roman Josi (7) and Mike Ribeiro (12) collect the assists.
At the end of the first, Nashville had nine SOG compared to Ottawa's four.
Second Period:
At 6:17, Bobby Ryan picked up his own powerplay goal with a wrister past Carter Hutton to tie the game.
Alex Chiasson pushed Ottawa up 2-1 at 12:18 with a tip-in goal, his fifth of the season.
Just a few minutes later at 14:24, Jared Cowen collected his first goal of the season, putting the Senators up 3-1.
Third Period:
Did you read my last post? Did you see where I said Jokinen was due for a point any time now? Welp, his dream came true at 1:36 into the third with a wrister, assisted by Derek Roy (8).
Unfortunately, Jokinen's third period goal wasn't enough to get the Predators back in the game, falling to Ottawa 3-2. Nashville is now 12-5-2 on the season with this loss. The Predators head home to welcome the Florida Panthers on Saturday then the L.A. Kings on Tuesday night.
Predators trounce Toronto 9-2; tie Franchise Record
It's the first meeting of two this season between the Nashville Predators and the Toronto Maple Leafs, with Nashville sitting 2nd in the Central Division and Toronto sitting 6th in the Atlantic. Though on different sides of the Conference Coin, both teams are looking to improve their appearances (Toronto is coming off a two-game losing streak and Nashville? Well, we always need positive press). So, were the Maple Leafs able to cut their losses and collect a win or is Nashville still clawing at St. Louis's heels?
– Just 1:52 into the first period, the silent Taylor Beck clocks a wrister past Jonathan Bernier for his second goal of the season. Shea Weber (4) and Paul Gaustad (4) picked up the assists.
– A 10:14, Derek Roy nabbed his first goal (and point as a Pred) of the season with a backhander. Matt Cullen (4) and Ryan Ellis (7) collect the assists on Roy's goal.
– Taylor Beck would finish off the first period with another goal, this time a backhander and on the powerplay for his third goal of the season. Filip Forsberg (13) and Seth Jones (5) would help with the assists.
– Toronto wasn't that far being Nashville in SOG, with eight compared to Nashville's twelve.
– Eric Nystrom picked up his third goal of the season at 18:45, putting the Predators up 4-0 over the Maple Leafs at the end of the second period. Taylor "on fiyah" Beck (2) and Craig Smith (4) picked up the assists.
– Mike Ribeiro set the third period on fire just 53 seconds into the period with a tip-in past Reimer. Ryan Ellis (8) would collect on the assist.
– Not even a minute later at 1:26, Filip Forsberg (9) would put Nashville up 6-0 with a deflected goal. Shea Weber (5) and Mike Ribeiro (11) would pick up the assists.
– Calle Jarnkrok would put the Preds up 7-0 at 3:06 for his first goal of the season with assistance from Colin Wilson (4) and Shea Weber (6).
– Pushing it 8-0 at 5:14, Roman Josi collects his third goal of the season with a wrap-around. Eric Nystrom (3) and Paul Gaustad (5) amass the assists.
– Former 2004 Nashville draft pick Mike Santorelli finally put Toronto on the board at 8:18 for his third goal of the season.
– Just a few minutes later at 10:32, Nazem Kadri (5) shot the Maple Leafs up 2-8 with assistance from Dion Phaneuf and former Predator, Cody Franson.
– Colin Wilson put Nashville up 9-2 at 17:28 with a snap shot for his second goal of the season; assistance from Calle Jarnkrok (2).
And with Wilson's goal (and much distaste from Toronto fans – many f-bombs dropped and a bag of what looked to be "sheet" and a jersey hit the ice), Nashville prevails in Canada on a Tuesday. Also prevailing is the fact Nashville has now tied their franchise record of number of goals scored in a game (vs. Calgary in 2006 and Pittsburgh in 2004). Oh, and let us also not forget the Predators have hopped-skipped-jumped St. Louis to take the lead of the Central Division… again. One more stat for the night: Shea Weber's three assists tonight now tie him with Kimmo Timonen with 222 assists for Nashville.
Sadly, Olli Jokinen remains point-less, despite many chances tonight alone. However, just because he has been unsuccessful collecting a point, he has been a huge part in getting Nashville to where it is now, 12-4-2. You can see from the past few games that he is getting more and more frustrated, but his points will come.
Nashville is pushing eastward to face David Legwand in his new hometown of Ottawa on Thursday night, then it's back to Nashville on Saturday night. But for tonight, it's a celebration! Preds going up on Tuesday (as the cool kids say):
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Quinton de Kock named captain, as Lungi Ngidi, Temba Bavuma return to South Africa ODI squad
Posted on January 21, 2020 by ericadminchia
Lungi Ngidi has earned a recall to South Africa's one-day squad for the upcoming series against England in which Quinton de Kock will step up as captain in the absence of Faf du Plessis.
Ngidi was ruled out of the current Test series against England after suffering a hamstring tear during the Mzansi Super League play-offs in December. His final selection in the 15-man ODI squad is dependent on passing a fitness test at the Centre of Excellence in Pretoria before the squad assembles in Cape Town on January 31 with the first fixture of the three-match series starting on February 4. Three other players – Sisanda Magala, Tabraiz Shamsi and Jon Jon Smuts – will also have to pass fitness tests.
Temba Bavuma, who is expected to be recalled for the fourth Test starting in Johannesburg on Friday, has also been included in the ODI squad after being instructed to return to domestic cricket and force his way back into the national set-up through "weight of runs", as du Plessis put it at the time. Bavuma responded with a career-best first-class score of 180 for Lions in a four-day Franchise Series match against Dolphins last week.
Du Plessis' absence from the squad is notable, given the pressure he has been under during the Test series and the social media storm surrounding his comments about Bavuma. Du Plessis said on Monday, after South Africa's defeat by an innings and 53 runs in Port Elizabeth, that the fourth Test at the Wanderers could be his last on home soil.
"There isn't a lot of Test cricket left this year," du Plessis said. "There's one massive Test where we need everyone to be as strong as possible to try and draw the series. After that, there is quite a big gap and there is an opportunity then to release some of the captaincy when it comes to giving guys opportunities, especially in one-day cricket."
De Kock made his international debut in December 2012 after an impressive showing at that year's U19 World Cup in Australia and was called up into the ODI squad just a month later. He boasts 115 ODI caps with 4,907 runs at an average of 45.01, including 14 centuries and 24 fifties. De Kock is South Africa's highest run-scorer so far after three of the four Tests against England with 265 runs at 44.16 but the manner of some of his dismissals, to rash shot-making, has drawn criticism.
CSA Acting Director of Cricket Graeme Smith believes the new leadership role would "bring out the best" in de Kock.
"We all know the quality of the player that Quinton de Kock has grown to become," Smith said. "Over the years, we have watched him grow in confidence and become one of the top ODI wicket-keeper batsmen in the world.
"He has a unique outlook and manner in which he goes about his business and is tactically very street smart. We wish him the very best in this new role and look forward to watching him make his mark in this series against the World Cup Champions."
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Five players – Lutho Sipamla, Sisanda Magala, Bjorn Fortuin, Janneman Malan and Kyle Verreynne – received their maiden ODI squad call-ups, with Malan in particular impressing as an opener for Cape Town Blitz in the Mzansi Super League.
CSA Independent Selector Linda Zondi said the squad reflected a changing of the guard. "The road towards the 2023 Cricket World Cup starts now and we want players doing well in our domestic structures to see the rewards of the hard work that they have put in.
"The pool that we build going forward is going to be vital in the selection of that 2023 World Cup squad but also without looking too far ahead, we are confident that we have players that will make South Africa proud in this ODI series against a confident England team."
South Africa squad: Quinton de Kock (capt), Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Jon Jon Smuts, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lutho Sipamla, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Sisanda Magala, Bjorn Fortuin, Beuran Hendricks, Janneman Malan, Kyle Verreynne.
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Q: Quantum Operator Fields - Consequences of switching the sign of the phases attached to the creation/annihilation operators In the attached Quantum Field image we have the mode expansions (for a Dirac field), with annihilation operators (for both particle and antiparticle) attached to an exponential with a (-ikt) while the creation operators are attached to a positive (+ikt).
If we switch these so that the annihilation operators are attached to an exponential with a (+ikt) and the creation operators are attached to a negative (-ikt), we wind up with the following commutation relations:
$$\boxed{[a(k),a^{\dagger}(p)]_{}=[b(k),b^{\dagger}(p)]_{} = -\delta^{3} (k-p),}
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which varies from the standard commutation relations only by the negative Dirac delta function: $${{-\delta^{3} (k-p).}}$$
Is this fundamentally objectionable? Are there any specific reasons (physical or theoretical) that this wouldn't work.
The same question applies to the use of a complex scalar quantum field instead of the Dirac quantum field.

A: Ah, these conventions.
Reminds me of an exam, where I put the wrong sign in the Schrödinger equation. After a long discussion, the professor agreed that you can always replace every $i$ with $-i$. The physics stays the same.
To be consistent, you should then also change the $i$s in $u$ and $v$, and $\bar{\psi}$, probably resulting in positive $\delta$ again.
Think of $i$ not simply as a number, rather as a generator of a phase-transformation $U(1)$. So if you change the sign, it has to be consistent.
Maybe there is yet another convention/choice for the plane wave solutions you use. Could be independent.

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After in-class education of students had been interrupted for more than two years due to Covid-19, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health announced the resumption of in-class education for students in the primary and kindergarten stages who are less than 12 years old in government, private, international, and foreign schools, while continuing online education through various platforms for students who are unable to attend due to health conditions.
Maarif Education Schools, represented by Al-Manarat, Al-Faisaliah Islamic, Noor Al-Islam, Al-Rawabi Al-Khadra International, GEMS Saudi International, Ajyal Al-Alamiya schools, have taken all precautionary measures and implemented protocols for the safe attendance of kindergarten and primary students.
The Health & Safety department at Maarif Education will follow up the educational process in its schools for the primary and kindergarten stages, according to the flexible operational models for return and adhere to the application of health protocols and procedures approved by the Public Health Authority "Weqaya".
Maarif Education emphasizes the importance of community partnership in supporting the continuation of the educational journey for students in-class, despite the Corona pandemic and the need to reach societal immunity through our students, parents and teachers taking the third dose of the Corona vaccine, as well as getting tested after coming into contact with an infected person. Maarif Education confirmed the continuation of online education for students who have health conditions.
The Health & Safety department at Maarif Education explained that our schools are within the Low and Medium levels, and all precautionary measures will be applied while adhering to what was stated in the operational plan of the Ministry of Education.
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"Are your convictions so fragile they cannot stand in opposition to mine? Is your god so flimsy, so weak? For shame."
~~Marquis de Sade
In 1987, a photographer named Andres Serrano dropped a plastic crucifix in a jar of his urine and snapped a photo. The result, "Piss Christ," snared accolades and secured grant funding for Serrano. That photo also ignited a firestorm of dismay, disgust and outright hatred, prompting some detractors to send death threats. Fifteen years later, he fired back a retort aimed at everyone who damned him a heretic: "I like to believe that rather than destroy icons, I make new ones."
The Marquis de Sade likely had a giggle at that, since nobody exalted artistic hubris quite like he did. Such is the man Geoffrey Rush presents in "Quills," a literate, sexy and unapologetically twisted adaptation of Doug Wright's award-winning play. Rush's devilish Marquis is many things in his own mind: a sexual dynamo, a proponent of free speech, a consummate artist. In the minds of his keepers at Charenton asylum, the Marquis is something else entirely: a head case in need of experimental treatments to right the wickedness of his mind. Rush turns in a dynamic and tricky performance that makes us believe the Marquis is both. The image of the writer huddled in the corner of his empty room, robbed of his clothes and quill pen, is haunting. Is the Marquis a martyr for his cause or a hack with delusions of grandeur? Maybe his true character can't be painted in black and white.
Most of the people in Charenton, from the patients to the chambermaids and physicians, make their homes in the gray areas; that's why "Quills" sidesteps preachiness and depravity. Closest to the Marquis is Madeline (an alluring, achingly naïve Kate Winslet), a laundress who hides his work in linens and smuggles the pages to a horseman (Tom Ward) and the printer. Her innocence makes her the perfect muse for the Marquis, who awards her starring roles in his work. His response to her beauty is less than chaste, prompting the priceless line "You've already stolen my heart … as well as another more prominent organ south of the Equator." Madeline also catches the eye of Charenton's overseer, the Abbé de Coulmier (Joaquin Phoenix, the unchallenged master of Crushing Inner Conflict), who lets the Marquis produce plays but actually thinks little of his prose (he calls him "a malcontent who knows how to spell"). Napoleon (Ron Cook) orders the Marquis' execution, but an advisor persuades the ruler to send Dr. Royer-Collard (Michael Caine), a man with … questional techniques, to fix this reprobate.
Once Caine and Rush stand eye to eye, "Quills" turns into an exhilarating battle of wills. Though Dr. Royer-Collard poses as a righteous man, he gets a gleam in his eye when he attempts to torture the demons from the Marquis' mind. The good doctor's eyes give away the delight that his mouth won't let slip. And the more the Marquis, equally crude and poignant, taunts him, the more the truth comes out. Dr. Royer-Collard isn't better than the Marquis; he's just better at hiding his fetishes. Rush plays up his character's shrewdness to tremendous effect (it takes a sadomasochist to know one). Caine, in the meantime, does a terrific job of concealing all emotions, which makes him even more monstrous. There's no villain so scary as the one who wields a Bible like an executioner's handbook. Winslet and Phoenix's heart-tugging would-be lovers, barely capable of repressing their desire for each other, discover the doctor's intentions too late.
The sets, costumes and cinematography of Philip Kaufman's "Quills" only serve to reinforce the immense power of the performances. Somehow art director Martin Childs and set designer Jill Quertier understand the soul of Wright's play and the film; they understand the soul of Rush's character, walled up in this festering madhouse, and they manifest his frustrations in colorless soiled dresses and muted, dank castle walls. Every inch of Charenton resembles a medieval torture chamber, notably the Marquis' final holding pen. Though it may be dreary, he decorates it in such a way his drive to speak his truth can't be ignored, and surely you won't forget it.
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Ghanaian-American comedian, Michael Blackson, is currently back home, and he is giving back to his hometown in the best possible way that he can by cutting sod for a school project he says should be complete by next year.
Taking to his Instagram, the Meet the Blacks actor shared a video of the supposed site currently under construction. "Only thing that matters to me are the kids," he captioned. "Education can help them understand everything so I'm building them a school in my village. By the grace of God they will be in class next year."
In the video, Blackson, who was surrounded by some excited kids and was also in the company of Ghanaian Afrobeats star Fuse ODG, assuring them the educational facility would be completed soon.
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"Next September you'll have a school, OK?" he told the children. "You're standing in your classroom right now. School is coming very soon, OK? Uncle promise you. School is on its way."
Only thing that matters to me are the kids. Education can help them understand everything so I'm building them a school in my village. By the grace of God they will be in class next year.
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The comedian also shared a series of photos and videos of him making himself at home, including hilariously hawking on the streets and even trying out the popular local dish, fufu with soup. Take a look at what he's been up to so far below:
Hebeech dancing in Ghana
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Nothing like the motherland
Peace of mind and happiness equals Africa
🎥 @monk3127 music by @fuseodg
What a vibe last night. Thank you Ghana 🇬🇭 and all my homies that came out including that lying ass Naija neega that lies about being in London.
African wedding crasher. Say hi to the very talented @beccafrica
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Blackson's initiative follows a similar gesture by Lil Jon. The award-winning rapper and producer has so far built two schools in the West African nation.
"I'm all about helping children," he told CNN in 2019. "Children are our future and every child deserves to have an environment where they can learn and flourish and gain knowledge."
According to the musician, he was inspired to provide support when he visited the West African nation in 2017.
"When I saw the conditions where these children were trying to learn, one community they had a big mango tree and two classes were sitting under the mango tree and that's not a condition conducive with learning," he said. "Kids are going to get distracted, plus it's extremely hot. It compelled me to want to do more."
He added that being a father was also a contributing factor.
"Children shouldn't have to suffer for any reason," he told CNN. "One of these kids could grow up to be a scientist, a lawyer, an astronaut, the president of their country. I could create an environment where all these things could happen."
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Here we explain how to roll back HP Printer Drivers in a Windows operating system using the Device Manager. This method is generic and applies to Windows 10/8.1/8/7/XP/Vista.
Log-in to your system using the Administrator credentials – this is essential as the process requires making certain changes to the computer's registry.
If you are looking to roll-back a certain driver to its previous version, then you should ensure that it does have a previous version installed on the system. If the previous version is not available, you won't be able to restore your driver.
Open the Control Panel and look for the Device Manager. You can also open the Device Manager by a right click on the My Computer/ Computer desktop icon > select Properties > find Device manager in the left links (Windows 7). A simple search for the Device Manager in the start menu should help.
Run the Device Manager application and you'll find a list of all the applications installed in the computer. Locate your HP printer support in the list and double click on it.
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Open the HP Recovery Manager application from the start menu. You might be required to use the admin password to launch the program. If in case you are prompted by the user account control for permission to allow this program to make changes to your computer, click on yes.
Go to the Help section and under help, select 'Reinstall drivers and/or applications'. The recovery manager will soon generate a list of all of the software and drivers – with the drivers listed first in the sequence.
Locate your HP printer in the list and check the box next to its driver that you want to restore or reinstall. Make sure you select the right product from the list to avoid any malfunctioning of other system components.
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Manuel Velasco Coello (Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas: 7 de abril de 1980) es un político y abogado mexicano, miembro del Partido Verde Ecologista de México. Fue Gobernador del estado de Chiapas desde diciembre de 2012 hasta el 29 de agosto de 2018 y sustituto de él mismo desde el 4 de septiembre de 2018 hasta concluir el mandato Constitucional, este último por licencia en el Senado, siendo el primer militante de su partido en alcanzar la gubernatura de algún estado de la república. Ha ocupado cargos como diputado local, diputado federal y senador de la República por el estado de Chiapas.

Manuel Velasco Coello es nieto del médico y exgobernador de Chiapas Manuel Velasco Suárez. El 25 de abril de 2015, Manuel Velasco Coello contrajo matrimonio con la actriz y cantante Anahí Puente en San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas.

Primeros años
Manuel Velasco Coello nació el 7 de abril de 1980 en Tuxtla Gutiérrez. Es hijo de Leticia Coello Garrido, presidenta honoraria del sistema DIF Chiapas y José Manuel Velasco Siles, reconocido neurocirujano fallecido a los 39 años.

Velasco Coello inició su trayectoria a los 21 años como diputado local, edad mínima requerida para ejercer, por lo que, al acceder a la gubernatura de Chiapas en 2012, los medios de comunicación hicieron énfasis en ser presumiblemente el mandatario más joven en la historia de la entidad.

Manuel Velasco es egresado de la Licenciatura en Derecho en la Universidad Humanitas.

Diputado local
Manuel Velasco Coello entró en política tras alcanzar la mayoría de edad y logró en 2001 convertirse en el diputado local de Chiapas. Con 21 años de edad, formó parte de la Junta de Coordinación Política y desempeñó los cargos de secretario de la Mesa Directiva, presidente de la Comisión de Ecología e integrante de las comisiones de Gobernación y Justicia.

Diputado federal
Dos años más tarde, fue diputado federal plurinominal, convirtiéndose así en el legislador más joven en aquella LIX Legislatura. Durante esta encomienda, se desempeñó como vicecoordinador y coordinador del grupo parlamentario del Partido Verde Ecologista de México, secretario de la Comisión de Vigilancia, presidente de la Comisión de Concordia y Pacificación, y como integrante de la Comisión de Vigilancia.

Durante este período presentó 47 iniciativas de reforma, entre las que destaca su iniciativa aprobada por senadores y diputados para que las niñas y los niños de familias pobres que no tienen acceso a la salud, puedan hacerlo de forma gratuita en los servicios públicos.

Senador de la LX y LXI legislaturas
En 2006, ganó una senaduría de mayoría con cerca de 500 mil votos bajo las siglas de la Alianza por México integrada por el PRI- Partido Verde. En septiembre de ese mismo año toma protesta en el senado, convirtiéndose así en el senador más joven en la historia del país. En la Cámara alta fue presidente de la Comisión de la Medalla Belisario Domínguez e integrante de las comisiones de Equidad y Género, Desarrollo Rural y Estudios Legislativos. Presentó 115 iniciativas de Ley y 36 puntos de acuerdo y tuvo más de 200 participaciones en Tribuna.

Gobernador de Chiapas
Después de las elecciones del 1 de julio de 2012, Manuel Velasco Coello se convirtió en el gobernador más joven del país al obtener un total de 1 114 187 votos. Las primeras encuestas de salida mostraron una ventaja a favor de Manuel Velasco Coello del Partido Verde, PRI y Nueva Alianza, con un 68%.

Tras realizar el cómputo final de votos y declarar la validez de los comicios, el Instituto de Elecciones y Participación Ciudadana (IEPC) hizo entrega de la constancia de mayoría que lo acreditó como gobernador electo del Estado de Chiapas. Tras realizar el cómputo estatal, calificar las elecciones y determinar la elegibilidad del candidato postulado por los partidos: Partido Verde, PRI y Nueva Alianza, el pleno comprobó que Manuel Velasco Coello era Gobernador Electo. Partidos de oposición sostienen que las elecciones estuvieron plagadas de irregularidades y gastos excesivos.

El 8 de diciembre de 2012, Velasco Coello, asume la titularidad del Poder Ejecutivo del Estado de Chiapas para el periodo 2012-2018.

Senador de la LXIV y LXV legislaturas
En junio de 2018, durante las elecciones federales de ese año, el Partido Verde Ecologista de México (PVEM) modificó su lista de candidatos plurinominales al Senado de la República para incluir a Manuel Velasco como candidato en la segunda posición de la lista del partido, a pesar de que la constitución federal prohíbe a los gobernadores postularse a ese cargo durante su mandato. El 30 de junio el Instituto Nacional Electoral (INE) decidió validar la postulación de Manuel Velasco al Senado basándose en el caso de Miguel Ángel Mancera, Jefe de Gobierno de la Ciudad de México, que fue incluido en la lista de plurinominales del Partido Acción Nacional (PAN) a pesar de incumplir con la misma prohibición. En ambos casos el INE consideró que la restricción aplicaba solo a la postulación en primera y segunda fórmula, pero no en las listas plurinominales.

El 24 de agosto el Congreso del Estado de Chiapas modificó la Constitución del Estado para permitir que el gobernador tome licencia del cargo, autorizando que Velasco Coello deje sus funciones como ejecutivo estatal el 28 de agosto para asumir como senador de la república el 1 de septiembre. El 4 de septiembre Manuel Velasco pidió licencia de su cargo como senador para poder volver al gobierno del estado de Chiapas. Inicialmente el pleno del Senado le negó la solicitud pero al hacer la solicitud por segunda vez su petición fue aprobada. Ese mismo día el Congreso del Estado de Chiapas nombró a Velasco Coello como gobernador sustituto de sí mismo.

Vida personal
El 25 de abril de 2015, Velasco Coello contrajo matrimonio con Anahí Puente en la Catedral de San Cristóbal de las Casas en San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas.

El 17 de enero de 2017 nació su primogénito, Manuel Velasco Puente, a las 10:36 p. m. en Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas. Según información provista por el diario Reforma, el bebé pesó 2.6 kilos y midió 49 centímetros. El 2 de febrero de 2020 nació su segundo hijo, Emiliano Velasco Puente.

Críticas
Si bien al tomar protesta presentó un plan de austeridad en el que redujo su salario en 50 por ciento, diversos medios han hecho hincapié en su inexperiencia y en la poca atención prestada a los problemas sociales en su estado. Sobre todo en lo concerniente al manejo de la enorme deuda pública heredada por la anterior administración. Con motivo de su primer informe de gobierno efectuó un escandaloso gasto publicitario de su imagen personal en la prensa mexicana a nivel nacional y en la televisión. De acuerdo al PAN, gastó 110 millones de pesos en la difusión de su primer informe de gobierno en diversos medios, como cines, anuncios impresos, etcétera. Entre otros varios «actos de gobierno» que también se le reprochan cabe mencionar la costosa edificación de un Lienzo Charro transitorio, al que destinó según estimaciones de terceros, alrededor de $250 millones (aunque según su propia declaración, fueron solo $70 millones) para el auditorio que alojó en 2016 un congreso charro (sin contar al menos 17.5 millones destinados a gastos de operación para el evento); esto, pese a las ingentes carencias que padece el Estado en materias como salud, agua potable y educación.

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Nacidos en Tuxtla Gutiérrez
Diputados de la LIX Legislatura de México
Senadores de las LX y LXI Legislaturas de México
Senadores de las LXIV y LXV Legislaturas de México
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Long time lurker, but first time poster! Hopefully im not regurgitating a theory posted elsewhere, and apologies if this theory expands a bit beyond the confines of roshar, it's about an entity on roshar but by necessity has to expand a bit further! Let me know if i should move this to cosmere theories! but i have some ideas about the origin of the Nightwatcher.
I propose that the nightwatcher is actually a splinter of adonalsium from pre-shattering. There were already other spren on Roshar before any of the shards came there. I think it's possible that this is a magic system that predates all other kinds on roshar, and was put into place before any shards were taken up. The concept of a boon and a curse doesnt feel at all like the symbiosis present in all of the magic from honor, cultivation, or even odium.
for instance there were some spren on Roshar before Honor and Cultivation got there. Those were already splinters of Adonalsium where he had left power which attained sentience on its own. So, it can be intentional is what I am saying, does that make sense? You have seen other splinters.
As far as proof: I do not know if there is much in the way of saying it is more plausible than the Nightwatcher being a splinter of Cultivation, but it is certainly plausible.
I'm all about that Chouta, that Chouta, no cremlings.
there is a WoB which states that the nightwatcher is to cultivation what the stormfather is to honor.
What is the relationship between Nightwatcher and Cultivation?
I expected a hard RAFO, but he said Nightwatcher compared to Cultivation is similar to Stormfather compared to Honor.
Except that it can't be the same as the Stormfather is the merging of the ancient spren Rider of the Storm (mostly an Adonalsium's Spren) and Tanavast's Shadow (former Honor's Vessel) while Cultivation's Vessel is still alive.
It's likely that Honor corrupted the Rider of The Storm and Cultivation corrupted the Nightwatcher to make them compatible with their magic....But the Nightwatcher and Stormfather could not be the same as the Stormfather inherit from Tanavast features the Nightwatcher can't have.
I would guess that the Stormfather had some kind of connection to Honor before he died. A popular theory is that Honors perpendiculary is inside the Highstorm. If that is correct (which it most likely is), then I'd guess that Honor had to hijack/bond/connect to the Stormfather in order for it to happen. Something similar could be the case with Cultivation. She connected with the Nightwatcher while forming her perpendiculary.
Even if I'm wrong about the perpendicularity thing, I still think it is pretty clear that Honor had some kind of bond to the Stormfather before he was splintered. The same is probably the case for Cultivation and Nightwatcher too. The only difference would be that the Nightwatcher is a spren only, and not a merge between a spren and a cognitive shadow like Stormdaddy.
But we do know (I think?) that Stormfather predates the arrival of Honor and Cultivation. It would be logical to assume that Nightwatcher did so too, and in that case, yes, the Nightwatcher might be created by Adonalsium.
So, in conclusion, I think that the Nightwatcher is created by something other than Cultivation (Adonalsium for example) but now has some sort of connection to Cultivation.
It's even possible that the nightwatcher had an entirely different purpose prior to the shattering of adonalsium and the arrival of honor and cultivation. It would seem likely that their investiture into roshar would influence and shape any of the "natural" magic systems that were put into place by adonalsium. Which could be why wyndle seems to regard the nightwatcher as some kind of mother figure.
I have to agree with yata, there is a WoB stating that cultivation's holder is still alive and kicking around roshar. Im liking the idea of the nightwatcher being an ancient pre-shattering spren that has been influenced by the long term presence of a shards investiture.
Which could be why wyndle seems to regard the nightwatcher as some kind of mother figure.
Just a Little thing, we don't know if the "mother" Wyndle speak about is the Nightwatcher or Cultivation herself.
Some think It's oblious because the Stormfather is address as "father' by Syl.
But if you think about It's possible the Stormfather is saw as father for his Tanavast merging rather from his "old Rider of the Storm" self.
I agree. I think Stormfather being a shadow of Honor is a bit of misdirection. Almost everyone saw the chapter blurb about Bondsmiths being limited to 3 members and made a quick connection to the 3 shards in the system and tried to shoehorn in Nightwatcher as a Cultivation equivalent and a mysterious 3rd spren as some sort of Odium analogue. I think Stormfather is the exception though owing to his complex nature. Stormfather existed as a unique and powerful "super spren" personifying the Highstorm before Honor mixed his investiture into the highstorm and before Stormfather took on a secondary role as the shadow of Honor. Originally Stormfather was just a giant spren representing the storm, and I think other 2 Bondsmith spren will follow a similar pattern.
So rather than the most common theory that the 3 Bondsmith spren will be related to the 3 shards (which is kind of silly, Odium doesn't fit here at all), I propose the 3 Bondsmith spren are of a more elemental nature and remnants of Adonalsium's creation of Roshar pre-Honor+Cultivation's arrival. Stormfather personifies the highstorms and the air. Nightwatcher likely personifies the land/earth of Roshar. A 3rd giant spren would probably best fit as a personification of water/oceans. What has got me thinking of the Nightwatcher in this way was simply looking at a map of Roshar. The Nightwatcher can be found in "The Valley". "The Valley" occupies a spot right at the center of all the maps we have of Roshar, the perfect location to find a spren representing the land of Roshar.
There's also an odd quote from the (in universe) Way of Kings "all save the Heralds themselves must dine with the Nightwatcher", which might make more sense if we view the Nightwatcher as a representation of the Earth/land. When you die your physical body returns to the Earth, so "dining with the Nightwatcher" could be the Roshar equivalent to "ashes to ashes".


The story every pregnant woman should read!
Living in wellness – in mind, body and soul – is something I place very high on the priority list. Which is why, once I found out I was pregnant, I put the same amount of care attention into this transformative journey. Having already had a solid foundation of health and wellness, now I can really see that not only is my baby going to be strong and happy but I'm feeling the same way.
Let me share with you a few of my pregnancy support tips that might help you as you embark on this life-changing journey towards motherhood.
1. Get yourself a team!
From the moment I found out I was pregnant I booked in appointments with my naturopath and osteo.
I don't believe in the idea that you can eat whatever (junk) you want and the baby will still get everything it needs. You, as the mama, need to be in optimal health to cope with the powerful hormonal changes and also to ensure your baby is getting all the good stuff – without depleting you. Your baby's DNA is made up of you. Which means what you eat is everything!
So get hooked up with a great naturopath who will advise you on any dietary and supplemental changes you need. Each stage of the pregnancy is different, and you'll need different things, so check in with them regularly.
When it comes to your body – it's not just about the growing belly and bubba. So many aches and pains crop up. There's indigestion, heart burn, back pain and more. A great osteo (or chiro, acupuncturist or masseuse) will help care for your beautiful pregnant body.
You might think you've got license now to blob out. But in fact it has been proven that women who move gently and regularly throughout pregnancy have calmer births and happier babies. They also bounce back more easily, mentally, emotionally and physically, post-birth.
You should be able to continue your favourite exercise if you were doing so regularly before bub. But remember to modify and adjust. Your body is not the same. It requires a gentler, conscious approach. Try pre-natal yoga, long walks or a barre classes. Ultimately, listen to your body and don't start a strict new regime.
Meditation is my church and it has carried me through many years – healing me on many levels and supporting me day-to-day. Now, my meditation practice has shifted. It's not about clearing out fears, it's about connecting with bubba, visualising the positive, beautiful birth I want and affirming myself and this baby daily.
Pregnancy and motherhood is a divine experience. But we must be honest with ourselves – it is also the biggest and most challenging thing many of us will ever do. So support yourself emotionally to transition with as much ease and grace as you can.
What it all boils down to is this. A healthy lifestyle pre-pregnancy will set you up so that once you are pregnant these changes won't feel so colossal. Then if you can keep the pattern going post-baby you'll be setting yourself and your child up in wellness for life.


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Academy Grants Funding for Book Projects
Published by MediaManiac On March 7, 2011
Beverly Hills, CA – The life and career of silent film star Gloria Swanson and camera movement in classic Hollywood cinema will be the topics explored by Cari Beauchamp and Patrick Keating, respectively, who have been named Academy Film Scholars by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
The Academy's Institutional Grants Committee selected the pair for the honor on the basis of their manuscript proposals. Each will receive $25,000 from the Academy to aid in the research and writing of their projects.
Beauchamp, an independent film historian and author of five previous books, will research and write the first comprehensive biography of Gloria Swanson (1899–1983) whose iconic career spanned from silent films to television and included her Oscar®-nominated performance as Norma Desmond in "Sunset Blvd." The book will explore the actress and producer's influence on film production and the culture at large, as well as her off-camera life as a mother of three who was married six times. This will be Beauchamp's second Film Scholars grant; she completed Joseph P. Kennedy Presents in 2009.
Keating, an assistant professor of communication at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, will offer a detailed account of how Hollywood filmmakers adopted and transformed the tools of the moving camera during the classical era. He will explore the influences of German cinema in the 1920s, the challenges of the transition to sound, the standardization of studio styles during the 1930s and the innovations of major filmmakers like Max Ophuls and Samuel Fuller in the 1940s and '50s, explaining how camera movement gave filmmakers new resources for the representation of contemporary space. Keating's book will be titled A Dynamic Frame: Camera Movement in Classic Hollywood Film.
Beauchamp and Keating will receive the first half of their $25,000 grants at a luncheon on March 16. The remaining half will be presented upon completion of the manuscripts, when the scholars will present their projects in lecture form at a public Academy event.
Established in 1999, the Academy Film Scholars program is designed to "stimulate and support the creation of new and significant works of film scholarship about aesthetic, cultural, educational, historical, theoretical or scientific aspects of theatrical motion pictures."
Beauchamp and Keating will join 14 other Academy Film Scholars who are currently working on projects: John Belton, Rutgers University; Donald Crafton, University of Notre Dame; Peter Decherney, University of Pennsylvania; Jane Gaines, Duke University; Jan-Christopher Horak, University of California, Los Angeles; David E. James, University of Southern California; Richard B. Jewell, University of Southern California; Peter Lev, Towson University; Stuart Liebman, Queens College of the City University of New York; Charles Musser, Yale University; Harlow Robinson, Northeastern University; Steven J. Ross, University of Southern California; Shelley Stamp, University of California, Santa Cruz; and Emily Thompson, Princeton University. Anne Friedberg of the University of Southern California passed away before significant progress could be made on her project.
Academy Film Scholars who have completed projects are Tino Balio, University of Wisconsin–Madison; Beauchamp; Thomas Doherty, Brandeis University; Dana Polan, New York University; and David Rodowick, Harvard University.
The Academy's cultural and educational wing – the Academy Foundation – annually grants more than $1 million to film scholars, cultural organizations and film festivals throughout the U.S. and abroad. It is also through the Foundation that the Academy presents a rich assortment of screenings and other public programs each year.
For grant guidelines and information about the Academy Film Scholars program, contact Grants Coordinator Shawn Guthrie at (310) 247-3000, ext. 3306, via e-mail at sguthrie@oscars.org, or visit oscars.org/education-outreach/grants/filmscholars/.
Categories: Movie News Tags: Academy Film Scholars program, Academy Grants Funding, Book Projects, Cari Beauchamp, Patrick Keating
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Remember that newspaper story that listed all the people with gun permits in a three county area north of NYC? They got all kinds of publicity about it (so I'm not linking to the story here) and they said they were right to publish the the info because it's a matter of public record.
Hey – you know what else is public record? The names and addresses of the editors and employees of the Journal News. A local blogger (Christopher Fountain) decided turnabout was fair play, so he published the names, addresses, phone numbers, email and Facebook addresses, etc. of the Journal News employees. Brilliant!
His blog is titled For What It's Worth, and here's a direct link to his post with the info.
I love his take: Editor Cyndee Royle defends her decision and in fact sounds quite smug about it. Her paper is apparently still trying to obtain, and publish, information on how many guns, and their type, are registered to each owner, presumably to make shopping easier for gun thieves. Nothing more disappointing than getting a Remington 870 when you've been hoping for a Ruger Mini Thirty.
Let's keep those cards and letters (and telephone calls, of course) coming.
Here's a link to a story with an embedded Google map with the address info. It's a work in progress, but here's the map of Journal News Employees.
I wonder how Cyndee Royle likes having her info posted? Note that some of the facebook pages linked to are being taken offline – or maybe they finally learned how to adjust privacy settings – but many of them are still available.
If you think what the Journal News did was unethical, please pass on the links to their info on your Facebook page and blogs. I'm sure calling their phone numbers and/or sending them a nice note explaining your views on the subject via email or snail mail will also be well received.
Here's another good post from Christopher on the subject.
And one from the Libertarian Advocate about him appearing on CNN discussing why he published the list.


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Players Making Decisions: Game Design Essentials and the Art of Understanding Your Players
By Zack Hiwiller
Published Dec 7, 2015 by New Riders.
• Developed from the ground up to address the key needs of today's game design students
• Addresses the needs of both analog and digital game designers, cultivating evergreen knowledge over transient tips and tricks
• Covers prototyping, playtesting, game mechanics, dynamics, aesthetics, tools, and much more
• Includes a deeper focus on cognitive biases and human decision-making: player behavior issues that are crucial to effective game design but ignored by most texts
• Shows how to use simulation tools to decode the magic of game balance and quantitative design
Game designers today are expected to have an arsenal of multi-disciplinary skills at their disposal in the fields of art and design, computer programming, psychology, economics, composition, education, mythology—and the list goes on. How do you distill a vast universe down to a few salient points?
Players Making Decisions brings together the wide range of topics that are most often taught in modern game design courses and focuses on the core concepts that will be useful for students for years to come. A common theme to many of these concepts is the art and craft of creating games in which players are engaged by making meaningful decisions. It is the decision to move right or left, to pass versus shoot, or to develop one's own strategy that makes the game enjoyable to the player. As a game designer, you are never entirely certain of who your audience will be, but you can enter their world and offer a state of focus and concentration on a task that is intrinsically rewarding.
This detailed and easy-to-follow guide to game design is for both digital and analog game designers alike and some of its features include:
A clear introduction to the discipline of game design, how game development teams work, and the game development process
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Part III. Meaningful Decisions
Part IV. Game Elements
Part V. Game Theory and Rational Decision Making
Part VI. Actual Human Behavior and Games
Part VII. Game Design Tools
Part VIII. The Game Design Business
Fundamentals of Role-Playing Game Design
By Ernest Adams
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Cyclamens are a variety of flowering plants that produce brightly colored blooms on central stalks that are taller than the lower foliage. The plants are native to Greece but are often grown as houseplants in the United States. Although cyclamens like moist soil, they will quickly deteriorate if the soil remains constantly soggy. If you notice the soil is damp and the cyclamen begins to wilt, take immediate action to keep it alive.
Look at the saucer under the cyclamen plant, if applicable, to see if it has standing water in it. If there is water, dump it out in a sink. Then look inside the pot to see if there is an inner pot. If an inner pot exists, lift it out and dump out any standing water in it.
Place the interior pot, or the main pot if there is only one, inside a sink. Press down on the top of the soil gently with your fingers to depress it by approximately 1/2 to 1 inch. This squeezes out the excess moisture in the soil. Let the pot sit in the sink for an additional 20 to 30 minutes to drain.
Wipe down the saucer and pot that contained the excess water using a paper towel. This removes any bacteria that has begun to grow that can be harmful to the cyclamen.
Place the cyclamen back on the saucer and set it in an area that has good air circulation and bright sunlight to help speed the drying-out process. Do not water the soil until it is dry at least halfway down the pot.
If the cyclamen plant smells like mold or decay, throw it away; you can no longer save it.