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MLS Standings & Scores
Columbus Crew SC Score First But Drop a 3-2 Decision to the Philadelphia Union
A depleted lineup for the Black & Gold can't get it done against the East's top side.
By Pat Murphy@_Pat_Murphy Jun 1, 2016, 9:38pm EDT
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When it's not your day, it's not your day. On Wednesday night, it was not Columbus Crew SC's day. It took two deflected shots to beat Steve Clark and a mysterious red card to Columbus' Connor Casey, but in the end it was a 3-2 win for the Philadelphia Union.
Things didn't go great for the Black & Gold before the kickoff. With multiple players away on international duty or injured, head coach Gregg Berhalter turned to an improvised lineup and only five of the allotted seven players on the bench.
While it wasn't the finest start to the match with the Union controlling much of the attacking play early, it was Crew SC who got on the board first thanks to a fourth goal in four days from forward Ola Kamara.
After winger Ethan Finlay skinned outside back Fabinho, the American sent a cross into the 18-yard box. Although it was behind Kamara, the Norwegian was able to reach back and send a powerful effort past goalkeeper Matthew Jones for the 1-0 lead in the 14th minute.
It took only seven minutes for Philadelphia to formulate a response. Chris Pontius, who scored twice in the first meeting between these two clubs, collected the ball on the righthand side, dribbled into the middle, and fired a shot before center back Michael Parkhurst could close down the midfielder. The shot deflected off the head of defender Chad Barson and beat the diving Clark, who likely would have saved the initial attempt.
Both teams had opportunities to take the lead before the half. Union midfielder Tranquillo Barnetta found himself alone near the top of the 18-yard box and hit a chip shot that was saved by the fingertips of Clark in the 36th minute. Quickly at the other end Justin Meram chipped Kamara in behind the defense, but his flick around Jones went just wide of the far post.
It was another deflected effort that beat Clark again in the 57th minute. This time a cross came in to the top of the box and Vincent Nogueira had far too much time to collect and unload a powerful attempt to give Philly the 2-1 lead.
Columbus had the best chance to equalize in the 68th minute on the team's first corner of the match. Federico Higuain sent in a dangerous ball near post and Meram beat Jones to the floater, but his headed effort hit the post.
In the 77th minute, things went from bad to worse for the Black & Gold. Forward Connor Casey, who entered the match just two minutes prior, was shown a straight red card by referee Robert Sibiga. The replay showed very little contact, but the card was given and Crew SC were down to 10 men.
The Union took advantage in the 84th minute, all but guaranteeing the three points for the Eastern Conference leaders. Ilsinho led a fast break 2 vs. 2 and a good run in behind Parkhurst by Fabian Herbers made for an easy pass. Herbers cut back inside the box, sending Parkhurst tumbling and curled an effort into the far top corner.
Rookie midfielder Cristian Martinez made things interesting in second half stoppage time. The winger, making his Crew SC debut, got on the end of a Finlay cross and sent a powerful header by Jones to cut the deficit to one.
A comeback was not in the cards for the Black & Gold as two minutes later, the whistle blew for full time.
Potential more bad news could be on the way for Crew SC, who don't play another league match for 17 days due to the international break. Both Higuain and midfielder Mohammed Saeid left the match in the 74th minute after each player went to ground and walked off the field slowly.
The loss means the Black & Gold remain on 14 points and ninth place in the East. Columbus now sits two points out of the final playoff spot and drops to nine points back of the Union for the top spot heading into the break.
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Ph.D. in Music, University of California, San Diego. 2010.
M.A. in Music, University of California, San Diego. 2003.
thesis: "Evolving Waveforms with Genetic Algorithms."
B.S. in Cognitive Science, University of California, San Diego. 2000.
with P.D. Magnus and Christy Mag Uidhir. "Judging Covers." Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism. 71(4): 361-370. Fall 2013.
"Aesthetics, Score Generation, and Sonification in a Game Piece." Proceedings of the 2006 International Computer Music Conference. pp. 262-265. 2006.
"Evolutionary Musique Concrète." Applications of Evolutionary Computing: EvoWorkshops 2006, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, pp. 688-695. 2006.
"Evolving electroacoustic music: the application of genetic algorithms to time-domain waveforms." Proceedings of the 2004 International Computer Music Conference, pp. 173-176. 2004.
"Evolutionary Sound." Invited talk at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Jan 2010).
"Evolutionary Electroacoustic Music." Invited talk at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Dec 2008).
"Genes, Games, & Sound." Invited talk at Smith College (March 2007).
"Aesthetics, Score Generation, and Sonificaiton in a Game Piece." Presented at International Computer Music Conference (November 2006).
"vs. computer: an interactive performance game." Presented at UC Digital Arts Research Network Graduate Research Exchange (April 2006).
"Evolutionary Musique Concrète." Presented at EvoWorkshops (April 2006).
"Evolving electroacoustic music: the application of genetic algorithms to time-domain waveforms." Presented at International Computer Music Conference (November 2004).
Process Revealed (2006), excerpt of algorithmic tape composition "Snapshots" (DVD released as part of the 4th European Workshop on Evolutionary Music and Art, in conjunction with EuroGP2006, EvoCOP2006, & EvoWorkshops2006).
Sound check one (2005), curated by Charles Curtis. "run12" algorithmic tape composition by Cristyn Magnus (UCSD Music Department).
Imposition and Consequences (2007), by Derek Keller. implemented real-time, interactive electronics for "Attitudes...self-reflection" by Derek Keller (Tzadik).
Solos and Duos for Guitar (2004), by Colin McAllister and Derek Keller. implemented real-time, interactive electronics for "Attitudes...self-reflection" by Derek Keller (Old King Cole Productions).
Volume 1: Electronic Works (2001), by Morton Subotnick. audio spatialization software with Peter Otto, CD & DVD (Mode).
"Discotrope" by Amy Alexander and Annina Rüst (2011), sound design.
Mobile Computing. Mobile Computing is a hands-on seminar course in which teams of students spend the term developing video games using the platform of their choice (Android, iOS, or multiple platforms) over the course of the semester.
Video Game Development. Video Game Development is a hands-on seminar course in which teams of students spend the term developing video games using the platform of their choice (Unity, Unreal, pygame, InteliJ, etc.) over the course of the semester.
Data Structures. Data Structures introduces Computer Science students to Object Oriented Design, Recursion, Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues, and Trees.
Programming for Informatics. A project oriented programming class.
Computing and Information. Computing and Information is introductory survey course in Computer Science. It covers basic Web Design (HTML/CSS), programming (Python), and Data Analysis.
Computer Music I. Computer Music I introduces students to programming in PD or Max/MSP, various sampling and synthesis techniques.
Musical Acoustics. I co-designed a musical acoustics course to be taught by Miller Puckette. We decided together on the topics the course should cover and on a timeline in which to cover them. We would assign a weekly problem sets, weekly interactive labs, and a final project. I contributed questions to the weekly problem sets and worked out the problems clearly with step-by-step explanations for TAs whose physics background might be rusty. I designed and programmed weekly interactive labs to give students hands-on understanding of principles such as the Nyquist frequency, equal-loudness curves, and just noticeable differences. Since the class was intended primarily for music and art students, I came up with the final project of building and playing a musical instrument. This would require them to figure out how to use what they'd learned in the course to produce a physical product and would prepare them to go on to do sound art far better than an abstract final exam.
Music History and Appreciation. For Contemporary Music, Symphony, and Introduction to Western Music, I taught two sections of 20–50 students for each course. I held office hours, graded assignments, and provided the instructor with feedback on the course. I gave a lecture on contemporary symphonic music for the Symphony course. For Introduction to Western Music, I maintained the course web page and interactive message board.
Theory and Composition. For Musical Literacy, I taught sections of 20–30 students that met several times a week for two terms. Topics included theory, ear training, and introductory composition. I also graded assignments and provided exercises.
Music Technology. For Musical Acoustics, Computer Music I & II, Musical Psychoacoustics, and Recording Studio Techniques, nine terms in all, I held extensive office hours for one-on-one and small-group tutoring and mentoring. I interfaced with Academic Computing Service and helped maintain the instructional studios and computer labs. I provided instructors with feedback on the courses, designed and graded labs and assignments, and gave several lectures.
General Teaching. At The Charter School of San Diego, developed Computer Literacy course, taught workshops in writing, computing, and math. Tutored all subjects grade 8–12, with a focus on math (algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus).
Radio and TV. I worked at KSDT, UCSD's student run radio station, from 1993 to 1998. I also worked at UCSD's student run TV station from its inception in 1995 to 1998. I held several positions, culminating in general manager of both stations. I designed and maintained the radio station's web page and was instrumental in branching out to internet radio. I produced and directed Noisebox, a simulcast TV/radio show that showcased local artists. I trained DJs in audio production and broadcast.
Live sound Reinforcement. I worked at the Che Cafe, a concert venue, from 1993 to 1999. My duties included concert programming, stage management, and live sound reinforcement. I have worked with artists such as Cherry Poppin' Daddies, Jimmy Eat World, Black Heart Procession, Pinback, The Promise Ring, The Locust, Cat Power, and Blonde Redhead.


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Duke You of Jin (, died 416 BC) was from 433 to 416 BC the titular ruler of the State of Jin during the transition period from the Spring and Autumn period to the Warring States period of ancient China.  His ancestral name was Ji, given name Liu, and Duke You was his posthumous title.  He succeeded his father, Duke Jing of Jin, who died in 434 BC.

By the time of Duke You's reign, Jin had already been partitioned into three de facto states of Han, Zhao, and Wei.  The only territories under the Duke's control were the traditional capitals Jiang and Quwo.  Even though he was the nominal head of the state, he had to pay tribute to the rulers of Han, Zhao, and Wei.

Duke You reigned for 18 years and died in 416 BC.  Marquess Wen of Wei installed his son Zhi on the throne, who was later known as Duke Lie of Jin.  According to the Records of the Grand Historian,  Duke You was killed by bandits when he secretly left the city at night to meet his mistress.

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Judgment is among the 5 last trumps from the 22 major arcana that refer to the trials of the world and symbolize our chaotic path on earth, with the World, the House of God, the Chariot, and the Wheel of Fortune.
What does the Judgment tarot card mean?
Judgment warns you about upcoming developments that will radically change your life in a good way. It is a symbol of enthusiasm, dynamism, and the swift and providential arrival of a deep transformation.
The upcoming change will set you free from any conditioning or routine that paralyses you and prevents you from fulfilling your destiny.
You will be more independent, with a freedom of action that will allow you to solve many problems that so far have been curbing your personal evolution.
You will go through a period of luck and great inner fortitude.
You can expect happy upheavals that will strengthen your enthusiasm and create a snowball effect that will increase your dynamism and propel you toward a new stage in your evolution.
The Arcanum of Judgment symbolizes psychic resurrection, a positive renewal of your state of mind and way of thoughts that can change your daily routine. It could also herald the end of a trial that has put a strain on you for far too long.
Your relationships – personal, professional, or social – will particularly be improved when this Arcanum is drawn.
Likewise, Judgment card hints at the fulfillment of a desire, wish, or project that has been in your mind for a long time.
Your intuition will lead you to brand new territory that you will need to explore, even if you have to face the unknown. If your instinct leads you in that direction, follow its advice, it knows what is good for you.
You can only truly prosper when you explore new options, not in the comfort of your usual routine.
Drawing the tarot trump of the Judgment tells you that if you want some change in your existence, you have to move away from the kind of behavior that led to your current problems in the first place.
Change the way you usually act and you will see positive developments!


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THE CW NETWORKS DEBUTS "MARCH"
From the CW Network comes the brand-new documentary series MARCH, that navigates through the journey of competitive HBCU band culture. MARCH directly follows the lives of varying band members and leaders that are a part of the Marching Storm, Prairie View A&M University's Marching Band.
The docu-series comes in eight parts, illustrating the efforts that the members put in behind the scenes to ensure success, and how they juggle their college life and academics with their commitment to the marching band. MARCH airs on Monday, January 25 (8:00-9:00 pm ET/PT) and then it moves to its regularly scheduled programming of Sunday nights beginning on February 26 (9:00-10:00 pm ET/PT), after ALL AMERICAN and ALL AMERICAN: HOMECOMING take place on Monday nights.
The new series MARCH highlights the stories of diverse and gifted college students that attend Prairie View A&M University. Whether they're drummers in the marching band or dancers on the flag team, they all have one thing in common; they work hard at their craft, and they juggle the responsibilities of college on top of their musical endeavors. While delving into personal stories from individuals and staff associated with the 300-person marching band, MARCH also studies the rich legacy and history of Prairie View A&M, emphasizing the importance of the Marching Storm band has had on that powerful story. The series follows along the journey that they must go through to become the top ranked HBCU band in the nation. Performances include a captivating homecoming show with Texas A&M and Southern University.
From Stage 13, MARCH is executively produced by Cheryl Horner McDonough, Jamail Shelton, Shari Scorca and Marcel Fuentes.
About Prairie View A&M University
Serving as the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state of Texas, Prairie View A&M University has instituted importance on individuality and self-expression. With an array of programs for engineers, nurses and educators, PVAMU has fitting baccalaureate, master or doctor degree through eight colleges and schools. PVAMU prides themselves on having top-tier mentors that are available to guide and advise their students towards their dreams. For more information on PVAMU, visit www.pvamu.edu.
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JON BATISTE NEW MUSIC VIDEO – FREEDOM
Today, Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globe winning musician Jon Batiste releases a vibrant new music video for his single "FREEDOM," a celebration of Black joy, independence and New Orleans culture and energy. Watch here.
There is no better time for Jon Batiste's song of the summer "FREEDOM," a funk-driven 70s-pop banger that Entertainment Weekly called an "exhilarating, horn-heavy celebration of independence."
In this electrifying love letter to his hometown of New Orleans, Batiste leads the ultimate second line through the streets, linking with the legendary St. Augustine High School Marching 100 (Batiste's alma mater), the Joyful Choir of New Orleans, Queen Tahj of the Golden Eagles Mardi Grass Indian Tribe, dancers, musicians, and residents alike.
Jon Batiste has had a good year. The Academy Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA winning musician's hit song "I NEED YOU" reached #1 on the AAA Radio Charts, his album WE ARE debuted in the Billboard Top R&B Charts, Top Album Charts, and Top 200, his "I NEED YOU" music video surpassed 10MM views, he's appeared on American Idol, Live with Kelly and Ryan, The Today Show, The Late Late Show with James Corden, CBS This Morning as guest and co-host, and of course the Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
"We Are represents a vivid turn from straight jazz to joyful, danceable pop and neo-soul… a bold declaration of conscience…" –Vanity Fair
On WE ARE, Batiste presents a captivating musical experience to the world rooted in catharsis, joy, freedom, contemplation and sensuality. It's a love letter to his southern roots and the heritage of Black Music with guest appearances by Mavis Staples, Quincy Jones, Zadie Smith, PJ Morton, Trombone Shorty, St. Augustine Marching 100, his father Michael Batiste, grandfather David Gauthier and many more. It is a meditation steeped in the sounds of the times with collaborators including POMO (Anderson.Paak), Ricky Reed (Lizzo), Jahaan Sweet (Drake, Eminem) and others.
"I'm publicly known for some things already," says Batiste. "But there's so much more to know about me. It's always been there. Now is the time to show the world my full artistry."
Batiste continues, "WE ARE is a message of love for humanity, of humble reverence for our past, and of a hopeful future, in which we are the ones who can save us. The art reveals its motive to you. You just have to wait for the Spirit to tell you what it wants."
A special thanks to Coach for dressing members of the cast of the "FREEDOM" video.
About Jon Batiste
One of the best-known musicians of his generation, virtuoso pianist, singer, bandleader, educator and television personality Jon Batiste has spent his career bringing that music back to where it started — that is, with the people. From his days at Juilliard, where he established his Stay Human band by playing around New York City's subways and in street performances he called "love riots," to his work since 2015 as the bandleader and musical director of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, the Kenner, Louisiana native has consistently channeled his superb technical skill and deep knowledge of jazz tradition towards a specific, intentional purpose: making people's lives better and brighter, one harmonaboard (that's harmonica and keyboard, combined) solo at a time.
Born into Louisiana's legendarily musical Batiste family, Jon has performed and recorded widely since his teens. His flexibility as an artist, his fluency in jazz as well as popular music of all stripes, has allowed him to collaborate with legends from Wynton Marsalis, a mentor since his Juilliard days, to Prince — as well as many of the widely-varied artists who appear on the Late Show.
Batiste's marquee performances have ranged from the Grammy's, to the Kennedy Center Honors, to the US Open and the NBA All-Star Game — in 2015, Batiste and the Stay Human Band became the first group to play the main stage at both the Newport Jazz and Folk festivals.
Batiste played himself on the HBO series Treme and appeared in director Spike Lee's Red Hook Summer — most recently, his music was featured in the 2020 Disney/Pixar film Soul. Batiste won a Golden Globe and Critic's Choice Award for his participation in the soundtrack alongside Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, and the trio are currently nominated for an Oscar and BAFTA for Best Soundtrack.
He's been awarded the American Jazz Museum Lifetime Achievement Award, the Harry Chapin ASCAP Humanitarian Award and appeared on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list; Batiste also currently serves as the Music Director of The Atlantic and the Co-Artistic Director of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem.
Jon Batiste is devoted to the education and mentorship of young musicians. He has led his own Social Music Residency and Mentoring Program sponsored by Chase, as well as master classes throughout the world. He has also led several cultural exchanges, beginning in 2006, while still a teen, with the Netherlands Trust, which brought students from the USA and Holland to perform with him at the Royal Concertgebouw and Carnegie Hall.
Batiste balances a demanding performance schedule with public speaking engagements, masterclasses, brand partnerships, community activism and acting roles. His composing and songwriting will be featured in his large-scale, genre-melding symphonic work "American Symphony," set to premiere at Carnegie Hall in 2021 and he has been developing a Broadway musical about the life of famed painter Jean-Michel Basquiat.
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TT the Artist × Netflix
TT THE ARTIST'S GROUNDBREAKING DOCUMENTARY
"DARK CITY BENEATH THE BEAT "
LANDS AT NETFLIX
Tedra Wilson A.K.A. TT The Artist Directorial Debut Produced by ColorCreative
Netflix has licensed multi-hyphenate director, Tedra Wilson a.k.a. TT The Artist's, critically acclaimed debut documentary musical, DARK CITY BENEATH THE BEAT. Winner of the Bushwick Film Festival for Best Feature Documentary 2020, the doc takes you on a journey about the rising Baltimore club music and dance culture.
The film is an audiovisual experience that defines the soundscape of Baltimore city. Inspired by an all-original Baltimore club music soundtrack, the film spotlights local club artists, DJs, dancers, producers, and Baltimore's budding creative community as they are realizing their life dreams. Rhythmic and raw, these stories illustrate the unique characteristics of the city's landscape and social climate to its creative LGBTQ community and showcases Baltimore club music as a positive subculture in a city overshadowed by trauma, drugs, and violence.
The film is a noted love letter to Baltimore that uplifts the narrative of the city and is produced by Issa Rae and Deniese Davis through their management production company ColorCreative. In addition to the Netflix premiere, TT will also be dropping its soundtrack through Issa Rae's Raedio.
The soundtrack, titled, Dark City Beneath The Beat Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is a fusion of Baltimore club music intermixed with poetry, hip hop, house, and soul. Executive produced by TT The Artist and Baltimore club music hero Mighty Mark, the eighteen track project features local artists on the rise from the "Charm City." The soundtrack is available on all digital streaming music platforms including Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal among others. The documentary feature will premiere on Netflix April 15, 2021.
About TT The Artist:
TT The Artist is a multi-hyphenate filmmaker whose work is an intersection of music, art, fashion, and film. Her bold and colorful visual storytelling is influenced by her love for black cinema and narratives that expand the representation of women of color and LGBTQ stories on screen. TT The Artist has worked with influential DJs and producers in the music industry such as Grammy award winning producer Diplo. TT The Artist's musical success in the television and the film sync world has secured her placements on The Chi, Twenties, Netflix's Nappily Ever After, HBO's hit series Insecure, and more. Stepping out of the recording studio and into the director's chair, TT The Artist was selected as a shadow director for Insecure' s highly anticipated season 4. TT has directed many of her own videos such as CENTER OF ATTENTION, PAYROLL, BLACK HERSTORY, and WOAH. TT The Artist is also a participant in Powderkeg's 2020 FUSE Program, founded by Paul Feig. Most recently, TT shot WHEW CHILE for Dai Burger, which debuted on Paper Magazine.
TT The Artist is represented by ColorCreative management and the law firm of Del, Shaw, Moonves, Tanaka, Finkelstein & Lezcano.
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SF Ballet Performs GEORGE BALANCHINE'S JEWELS
GEORGE BALANCHINE'S JEWELS SPARKLES ON SCREEN AT SAN FRANCISCO BALLET, APRIL 1–21
The 2021 Digital Season's Jewels stream is dedicated
to the memory of Elyse Borne
Newly filmed Emeralds, captured at the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco in January 2021, tops Balanchine's dazzling, abstract triptych
San Francisco Ballet (SF Ballet) streams George Balanchine's Jewels on Program 04, April 1–21 of the 2021 Digital Season, featuring a newly-captured Emeralds to accompany archival recordings of Rubies and Diamonds. Filmed on stage at the War Memorial Opera House in January of 2021, Emeralds was captured under strict safety protocols in compliance with the San Francisco Department of Public Health guidelines which protect artists, production crews, and the greater public. Tickets to the digital stream of Jewels begin at $29. Casting is available at this link.
SF Ballet Artistic Director and Principal Choreographer Helgi Tomasson dedicates the 2021 Digital Season's Jewels stream to the memory of Elyse Borne, a leading Balanchine répétiteur who staged dozens of ballets for the Company, beginning in 1996 with Balanchine's Concerto Barocco. Borne passed away in December of 2019, shortly after rehearsing Jewels with SF Ballet to prepare for live performance in the 2020 Season. "While recording Emeralds on stage this year we all thought fondly of Elyse," says Tomasson. "She and I met while dancing for New York City Ballet in the 1970s and 80s. We were both aware of how fortunate we were to be a part of that last generation of dancers who worked directly with Balanchine. She joined us as ballet master in 1997 after working with companies all over the world, and over the following six years, she guided and supported the dancers here with expertise, grace, and humor. She will always be a long-remembered colleague and dear friend." Alongside Borne and the George Balanchine Trust, Tomasson has remained committed to documenting and preserving the choreographer's work for future generations, programming at least one Balanchine ballet each year of his leadership of SF Ballet.
Called "a perfect introduction to ballet" (The New York Times) and inspired by the designs of jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels, Jewels was last seen in full at SF Ballet in 2009. Jewels premiered in full in 1967 at New York City Ballet and consists of three one-act ballets that span the musical and balletic traditions of France (Emeralds), the United States (Rubies), and Russia (Diamonds), with costumes designed by Barbara Karinska to fit each act. Emeralds alludes to the 19th-century dances of French romantics and is set to excerpts from Gabriel Faure's Pelléas et Mélisande (1898) and Shylock (1889). Rubies is a feat of athleticism, set to the irregular, modernist, jazz-inspired Capriccio for Piano and Orchestra by Igor Stravinsky. Diamonds invokes memories of Imperial Russia in a grand and formal display of classical ballet and is set to Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 3 in D major. SF Ballet Orchestra performs in each ballet, with newly recorded music for Emeralds captured using approved safety protocols at Skywalker Studios and the SF Conservatory of Music, produced and engineered by Leslie Ann Jones.
Tickets to Jewels are available now as single stream tickets for $29, or within the Premium Plus Digital Package, which offers unlimited viewing of the remaining programs in the 2021 Digital Season, in addition to exclusive bonus content, for $289. Tickets and packages may be purchased online. For more information, call Ticket Services at 415-865-2000, Monday through Friday from 10 am to 4 pm. Click here to view digital viewing tips.
Celebrating Jewels
SF Ballet hosts Celebrating Jewels on April 20 from 1 to 2:30 p.m., online via Zoom. The event unites former New York City Ballet principal dancers Kay Mazzo, Mimi Paul, and Edward Villella, alongside Helgi Tomasson, to discuss their memories and insight into Balanchine's iconic ballet. General admission tickets to Celebrating Jewels are $20, donors and subscribers receive access to the program for a reduced rate or for free.
San Francisco Ballet Pop-Up Shop
San Francisco Ballet hosts a pop-up shop open to the public on April 2 and 3 from 10 to 3 p.m., observing COVID-19 regulations as suggested by the City of San Francisco. In celebration of Jewels, the pop-up is offering a 25% discount on all jewelry. The pop-up shop is held at 2400 Cesar Chavez, San Francisco, 94124. Parking is free. Donors and subscribers can access the sale early on Thursday, April 1 from 10 to 3 p.m. Contact their website with questions.
A Ballet in Three Parts
Composers: Gabriel Fauré, Igor Stravinsky, Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreographer: George Balanchine
Staged by: Elyse Borne, Judith Fugate, Sandra Jennings
Additional Coaching by: Helgi Tomasson
World Premiere: April 13, 1967—New York City Ballet, New York State Theater; New York, New York
San Francisco Ballet Premiere: March 12, 2002—War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco, California
© The George Balanchine Trust
Captured on January 28, 2021
Composer: Gabriel Fauré
Staged by: Elyse Borne and Sandra Jennings
Additional Décor for Emeralds: Susan Touhy
Costume Design: Karinska, Recreated by Haydee Morales
Rehearsal Assistants: Ricardo Bustamante, Tina LeBlanc
Captured on February 2, 2016
Composer: Igor Stravinsky
Staged by: Elyse Borne
Costume Design: Karinska
Original "Rubies" Lighting Design: Ronald Bates
Rehearsal Assistant: Tina LeBlanc
San Francisco Ballet Premiere: January 30, 1987—War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco, California
Captured on March 12, 2017
Composer: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Staged by: Judith Fugate
Rehearsal Assistants: Felipe Diaz, Betsy Erickson
ABOUT SAN FRANCISCO BALLET
San Francisco Ballet, long recognized for pushing boundaries in dance, has enjoyed a long and rich tradition of artistic "firsts" since its founding in 1933, including performing the first American productions of Swan Lake and Nutcracker, as well as the first 20th-century American Coppélia. SF Ballet is one of the three largest ballet companies in the United States and currently presents more than 100 performances annually, both locally and internationally. The mission of SF Ballet is to share its joy of dance with the widest possible audience—in its community and worldwide—and to provide the highest caliber of dance training in its School. Under the direction of Helgi Tomasson, the Company has achieved an international reputation as one of the preeminent ballet companies in the world.
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Chronixx – "Cool As The Breeze/ Friday"
THE NEW VIDEO AND SINGLE FROM THE JAMAICAN HIT-MAKER IS THE LATEST DROP FROM HIS FORTHCOMING SECOND ALBUM DELA SPLASH
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Today, Chronixx unveils his new song and video, "COOL AS THE BREEZE/FRIDAY" a heartfelt dedication to his beloved Kingston, Jamaica. The stream of releases continues as Chronixx builds anticipation for his forthcoming album Dela Splash via Soul Circle Music. The latest cut is produced by Pantha, who crafted a crisp, shimmery beat for Chronixx's third single reveal from the LP.
Director Meji Alabi naturally reflects countless elements native to Jamaican culture in every frame of the music video. Chronixx seated in a floating armchair, is flanked by a fleet of motorcycles as they weave past pastel-colored buildings. Street parties featuring charismatic dancers are in sync to the rhythm of a vibrant sound system. Kids effortlessly pop wheelies on their bicycles. Jamaican oil-drums are grilling food. This is paradise – Jamaica – "where every day is summer, and every day feels like a Friday," as Chronixx raves with enthusiasm on the song's chorus.
"This tune is about everyday people of the world, but really a song about us in a Jamaican life that we live…making sure we have the right music, culture, and energy to keep our mind uplifted throughout the struggle and building a better life for ourselves. No matter the intensity of the heat, and no matter how hot the reality get, we still haffi remain cool as the breeze you now. It's the balance of being able to go through all the different forces of life you know and stay up…it's an upliftment song," Chronixx shares about his latest anthem.
Since the announcement of his second album Dela Splash in March, Chronixx has delivered three critical anthems. "Dela Move" was the first sample of Chronixx's deeper exploration of his Rastafari beliefs mixed with motivational chants that echoed inspiration by Bob Marley and Shabba Ranks. "Same Prayer," was the introspective follow-up that featured lyrical master Kabaka Pyramid. The celebratory tone of "COOL AS THE BREEZE/FRIDAY" shifts viewers' mood to a sense of optimism, especially during this time as the world slowly recovers from the global pandemic.
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San Francisco Ballet Streams Online
On June 30, San Francisco Ballet will stream its 2020 Opening Night Gala program – SPELLBOUND – to mark the end of a season that started with great hope and was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is being presented as a heartfelt message of appreciation to the nearly 3,000 San Francisco Ballet Critical Relief Fund donors, as well as annual fund supporters, and patrons who generously donated back their unused 2020 Season tickets. The stream will be available from 10 am until midnight U.S. Pacific Daylight Time on June 30 on SF Ballet @ Home, YouTube, Facebook, and IGTV. Viewers will also be able to contribute to the SF Ballet Critical Relief Fund and have their gift matched by a generous $1 million challenge grant put forward by the SF Ballet's Board of Trustees.
A special intermission presentation featuring a new work created on Principal Dancer Yuan Yuan Tan will highlight the program. The 2020 Season marks the 25th anniversary season of Tan's remarkable tenure with the Company. The piece, by SF Ballet's Choreographer in Residence Yuri Possokhov, is a tribute to Yuan Yuan Tan's mother.
"Throughout all of my years working with Yuan Yuan as both a dancer and a choreographer, I've always admired the support of her parents," says Possokhov. "First hearing stories from her childhood, then later meeting them and watching as they stood by her side at every performance and milestone, I realized what an integral role they played in the progression of her incredibly successful career as a ballerina. In choreographing this piece, I wanted to honor Yuan Yuan's mother, so we can appreciate the steadfast dedication to her daughter's journey. During the process, the movements evoked emotions and memories of my own mother, who also firmly stood by my side throughout my life."
Held on January 16, 2020, the Gala's twelve pieces include the world premiere performances of Val Caniparoli's Foreshadow and Myles Thatcher's 05:49, in addition to the SF Ballet premiere of the pas de deux from David Dawson's Swan Lake (featuring departing Principal Dancers Sofiane Sylve and Carlo Di Lanno) and the SF Ballet premiere of Danielle Rowe's For Pixie. Other highlights include Principal Dancer Esteban Hernandez and newly promoted Principal Dancer Max Cauthorn in Bournonville's "Jockey Dance," and newly promoted Principal Dancer Wona Park with Principal Dancer Wei Wang in Victor Gsovsky's Grand Pas Classique. Tan is also highlighted alongside Vitor Luiz, in his final performance as a principal dancer with SF Ballet, in a pas de deux from Yuri Possokhov's Bells. Osterweis Capital Management was the Presenting Sponsor of the Gala. Full programming is listed below.
SF Ballet @ Home is made possible through the generosity it has received from the community through the Critical Relief Fund. The recordings are produced under agreements with the San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, American Guild of Musical Artists, American Federation of Musicians, and International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.
About Yuan Yuan Tan
Yuan Yuan Tan's remarkable 25-year career at SF Ballet has created not only some of the most prominent principal roles in the field of ballet, but also a path for her significant contribution to bridging the world of dance globally. Tan's remarkable artistry and the inspiration she imparts on future generations of aspiring female performing artists continue to define the role of a prima ballerina today, reaching political and social realms. Nominated by San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, Mayor Mark Farrell noted April 9, 2018 as "Yuan Yuan Tan Day" for the people of San Francisco and awarded her the year's San Francisco Mayor Art Award. He said: "Her grace, skill, versatility and strength have helped her become the first Chinese prima ballerina in the United States and one of the greatest Chinese ballerinas of all time. She has gracefully served as cultural ambassador for San Francisco and the United States. We are immensely grateful for her contributions to our city's cultural history." Chelsea Clinton featured Tan in her 2018 children's book She Persisted Around the World, alongside other female leaders in science, the arts, sports, and activism who are role models in their determination to break barriers and change the status quo.
Helgi Tomasson first noticed Yuan Yuan Tan at the Fifth International Ballet competition in Paris in 1992, where she took the gold medal in the junior division. She won the gold medal and the Nijinsky Award at the 1st Japan International Ballet and Modern Dance Competition the following year. Tan was invited by Tomasson to join SF Ballet in 1995 as soloist, and two years later was promoted to principal dancer, making her the youngest principal dancer in SF Ballet history at the time. Over the course of Tan's exceptional 25-year career at SF Ballet, she has danced a remarkable repertory traversing works of preeminent choreographers including Frederick Ashton, George Balanchine, and Jerome Robbins; and has created leading principal roles including Helgi Tomasson's 7 for Eight, Chi-Lin, and The Fifth Season; William Forsythe's Pas/Parts 2016; Edwaard Liang's The Infinite Ocean and Symphonic Dances; Mark Morris' Sylvia; Yuri Possokhov's RAkU, Firebird, and Diving Into the Lilacs; Liam Scarlett's Fearful Symmetries and Hummingbird; and Christopher Wheeldon's Bound To, Continuum, Ghosts, Number Nine, and Quaternary. Yuan Yuan Tan was featured as Queen of the Snow in the 2008 PBS Great Performances broadcast of Tomasson's Nutcracker, co-produced by SF Ballet and KQED Public Television San Francisco, in association with thirteen/WNET New York.
Arguably the most notable ambassador to bridge dance between China and the United States, Tan facilitated SF Ballet's historic first-ever tour to China in 2008 and still performs several times a year in her native country where she also frequently participates in teaching workshops, competitions, and other community programs to nurture new generations. Tan was the first Asian dancer appearing in the World Star Show in Prague. Her appearance on TEDxShanghai in 2016 titled "My Life as a Ballerina" was critically received and garnered her the reputation as the "irreplaceable pride of China on the global stage." In 2004, Tan was featured on a cover of Time as a "Hero of Asia"; named one of the world's most influential Chinese for her contribution to the arts by Hong Kong's Phoenix TV in 2015; was honored with "You Bring Charm to the World" award from HKSTV in 2017; and in 2018, appeared on the Chinese cultural program The Reader.
Programming Details
Men's Regiment from Stars & Stripes
Composer: John Philip Sousa, arranged by Hershy Kay
Foreshadow (World Premiere)
Composer: Ludovico Einaudi
Choreographer: Val Caniparoli
Pas de Deux from Swan Lake (SF Ballet Premiere)
Choreographer: David Dawson
"Jockey Dance" from From Siberia To Moscow (SF Ballet Premiere)
Composer: Carl Christian Møller
Choreographer: August Bournonville
For Pixie (SF Ballet Premiere)
Composer: Nina Simone
Choreographer: Danielle Rowe
Pas de Deux from Le Corsaire
Composer: Riccardo Drigo
Choreography: after Marius Petipa
Intermission Performance
Dedicated to… (World Premiere, June 30, 2020)
Director and Director of Photography: Erik Tomasson
Composer: Victor Osadchev
Choreographer: Yuri Possokhov
Editor: Hidetoshi Oneda
Costume Design: Original costumes for Yuri Possokhov's Carmen, designed by Mark Zappone
Music: Victor Osadchev
Balcony Pas de Deux from Romeo & Juliet
Composer: Sergei Prokofiev
Choreographer: Helgi Tomasson
05:49 (World Premiere)
Composers: Ivan Pavlov and Annie Bandez
Choreographer: Myles Thatcher
Grand Pas Classique
Composer: D. F. E. Auber
Choreography: Victor Gsovsky
Pas de Deux from Hurry Up, We're Dreaming
Composers: Anthony Gonzalez, Yann Gonzalez, and Justin Meldal-Johnsen
Choreographer: Justin Peck
Pas de Deux from Bells
Composer: Sergei Rachmaninoff
Finale from Diamonds
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Netflix released Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé, which presents an intimate look at her historic 2018 Coachella performance that paid homage to America's historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Interspersed with candid footage and interviews detailing the preparation and powerful intent behind her vision, Homecoming gives a peek into the process and emotional physical sacrifices it took to conceptualize and execute a performance of that magnitude that became a cultural movement. This stand-alone Netflix original is now available globally on Netflix.
As the first black woman to headline Coachella, Homecoming recognizes the African American visionaries who inspired Beyoncé, including HBCU alums Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, activist Marian Wright Edelman, and scholar W.E.B. Du Bois, in addition to cultural luminaries such as Nina Simone, Maya Angelou, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and Audre Lorde. Beyoncé's personal knowledge of the relevance and celebration of HBCUs started with her father, Mathew Knowles, an alumnus of Fisk University.
Shot over eight months, the film follows the global entertainer as she returns to the stage after the birth of her twins, highlighting the comprehensive preparation involved in creating her groundbreaking performance, which included four months of band rehearsals followed by four months of dance rehearsals with over 150 musicians, dancers, and other creatives, — all of whom were hand-picked by the artist herself.
In juggling dual roles as both the director of her live performance and the film that captured the process of making it, Beyoncé says, "It was one of the hardest jobs I have taken on but I knew that I had to push myself and my team to go beyond great to legendary. We knew nothing like this was ever done on a festival level before and it needed to be iconic beyond compare. The performance was an homage to an important part of African American culture. It had to be true to those who know and entertaining and enlightening to those who needed to learn. In making the film and re-telling the story, the purpose remained the same."
Many in the cast; band, singers, dancers and steppers are former HBCU students, immersed in the HBCU marching band tradition. They joined Beyoncé's own group of performers, some who have toured with her for years. Viewers not only get to see the intense dance rehearsals and talent of these amazing artists, but hear their personal journey from HBCU student to artist and the lifelong impact that comes with performing alongside Beyoncé in this historic concert.
"So many people who are culturally aware and intellectually sound are graduates from historically black colleges and universities, including my father," she says in the film. "There is something incredibly important about the HBCU experience that must be celebrated and protected."
As a treat to her fans, the film also includes, in the end credits, her remake of "Before I Let Go" by Frankie Beverly and Maze, a 1981 R&B classic that's commonly performed at HBCU games. The single will be available on the film's soundtrack, Homecoming: The Live Album, available today from Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records. smarturl.it/BH9102
Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé was directed and produced by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. Longtime collaborator Ed Burke served as co-director. Steve Pamon and Erinn Williams are executive producers.
"Crazy In Love"
"Lift Ev'ry Voice And Sing"
"Sorry"/"Me, Myself and I"
"Bow Down"
"I Been On"
"Drunk In Love"
"Flawless" (Remix)
"Feeling Myself"
"Top Off"
"Don't Hurt Yourself"
"Yoncé"
"Mi Gente (Remix)"
"You Don't Love Me (No, No, No)"
"Check On It"
"Déjà Vu"(featuring JAY-Z)
"Run the World (Girls)"
"Lose My Breath" (featuring Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams)
"Say My Name" (featuring Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams)
"Soldier" (featuring Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams)
"Get Me Bodied" (With Solange Knowles dancing)
"Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)"
"Love On Top"
About Netflix
Netflix is the world's leading internet entertainment service with over 148 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.
About Parkwood Entertainment
Parkwood Entertainment is an entertainment and management company founded by entertainer and entrepreneur, Beyoncé in 2010. With headquarters in New York City the company houses departments in music and video production, management, marketing, digital, creative, philanthropy, fashion, publicity and a record label. Under its original name, Parkwood Pictures, in 2008, the company released the film Cadillac Records (2008), in which Beyoncé starred and co-produced. The company also released the film, Obsessed (2009), with Beyoncé as star and executive producer. Parkwood Entertainment produced The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour (2013-2014) and The Formation World Tour (2016), and co-produced the ON THE RUN TOUR (2014) and ON THE RUN II (2018).
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Beyoncé's Homecoming
Writers: Vaughn Lowery, Tara McDonough, Stella Iman Dugall
Every once in a while pop culture encounters a rip in its continuum. The latest breach comes from one of the most effervescent entertainers of all time, Beyoncé Giselle Knowles Carter, as the first Black female to headline one of the most prolific festivals since the iconic Woodstock. Introspective yet intimate, Homecoming is positioned to be one of the most immersive concert series in the history of music and streaming services. Beyoncé, the Director and Executive Producer of the film, creates a visually captivating story from the beginning to end. The documentary answers a plethora of questions, at which the infamous Beyhive has had about the historical moment.
With intermittent quick cuts of her family before, during and after the epic performance, Beyoncé gives herself permission to exhibit her vulnerability. After all, she planned to take the stage at Coachella in 2017 before she was pregnant with her twins. The tour was postponed and we fast forward to 'Mrs. Carter' having to deal with the aftermath of a complicated pregnancy, which ultimately ends in a c-section. Similar to friend, and professional tennis superstar, Serena Williams, Beyoncé bounced back harder than ever after her tough pregnancy. Throughout the piece she digs deep and pummels through some of the most difficult days she has ever encountered. She even speaks to her weighing 218 lbs and how she was only able to zip her costume up after months of hard work alongside of a dedicated clean/raw food diet – no meats, carbs, sugars. The director of photography expertly captured an extremely intimate and vulnerable side to the strong and flawless Queen Bey.
Having family members as graduates of some of the prominent HBCU (historically black colleges and universities), Beyoncé was able to tap into the most celebrated moments of their collegiate life. Her full show not only highlighted the history of these schools but also their social networks and fraternal organizations; transforming the stage into one of the most dynamic Black Southern spaces of cultural legacy and pride. Much of it was enunciated with their boot dancing, a traditional dance style for HBCU called J-Setting, in between transitions. These dance formations visually anchored the performance. Contortionists contributed an urban Cirque du Soleil vibe to the display which can be more accurately described as an infused gumbo of Chicago (the musical), Moulin Rouge! and the Off-Broadway play Stomp. To date, the pyramid stage has been persevered onsite at this year's Coachella as an art installation.
A group of 200 people shared the stage with Queen Bey including Jay Z, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams and Solange Knowles. The expansive crew that Beyonce worked and practiced with for 8 months is featured in the documentary, as each individual had their own part in making the event a success. The dancing in her set is not technical, but emotional. The crowd, as well as audiences watching the documentary at home, are meant to feel something from just the way Beyoncé and her dancers, who she handpicked herself, move with each other. The concert experience not only exhibits the immense talent of HBCU musicians but works towards using this heightened exposure to aid these institutions that have been struggling with little resources and grants since their establishment.
After the the release of Homecoming, Netflix will more than likely notice a spike in downloads/subscriptions; Beyonce will notice an increase in her fan base and HBCU enrollment rates will most likely skyrocket. Overall, most audience members will be thrashed into a world of black honor, history and preservation. While the Pew Report notes that there is a varying "black/white digital divide" concerning internet usage, (87% whites, 80% blacks), there is little divide when it comes to mobile platforms. The growth of black presence in media, such as on social media, in streaming services and more, will only continue due to the imminent success of Beyoncé's partnership with Netflix. Her myriad of success as a dominant Black woman breaks down barriers in the same way Jordan Peele has done for young Black filmmakers across the diaspora. This will become one of the most treasured pieces of mass media and should offer encouragement to both women and minorities to bust through the glass ceiling on all fronts especially digitization and technology.
Illustrator: Alejandra Villagra
Shop Beyoncé
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CARDI B × BACARDÍ
BACARDÍ Presents Dress To Be Free with Performances by Cardi B and Les Twins
What: Last night, BACARDÍ toasted Halloween with "Dress To Be Free," a celebration of the beauty of those who wake up every day and dress to be their truest selves. BACARDÍ and friends joined forces for an evening of dance, liberation, creative expression and of course, cocktails, with featured performances by chart topper Cardi B and dancers Les Twins.
Cardi B, whose Rolling Stone cover debuted earlier in the day, arrived in true Cardi B fashion – lighting up the red carpet donning a "Bruella" de Vil costume, black and white fur coat and matching hairdo, long red gloves, a black embellished bustier, and a long cigarette holder. Sadly her new rock – nor her new fiancée – made an appearance atop her satin gloves, as it is currently getting resized. Other notable guests walking the carpet included DJs Nina Sky, actor Broderick Hunter, and models Vashtie Kola, Jordun Love, Slick Woods, and more.
Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed the spirit and uniqueness of the Caribbean with the BACARDÍ Zombie, a tiki cocktail made with BACARDÍ Superior and BACARDÍ Gold, as well as exciting surprises from House of Yes.
The evening culminated with an energetic performance from Cardi B, who performed her Billboard number one hit "Bodak Yellow" along with "Lick", "Motorsports", "No Limit", and "Foreva." She greeted the crowd in full Cruella character – yelling "what up poor people" in her signature way, followed by "despicable, despicable, despicable," to the crowds' bemusement.
Before she left the stage Cardi B encouraged guests to dress however they want and be whoever they want, which is what the #DresstobeFree movement means to her. She reminded the crowd that her name, Cardi B, is a nickname for Bacardi, and that she was honored to perform at the BACARDÍ Dress to be Free event.
Guests were also treated to an exclusive dance set from Parisian dancers and choreographers Les Twins, who have graced the stages with Beyoncé and Missy Elliott. Les Twins shocked partygoers as they took to the stage unexpectedly – dancing to get the crowd going and spraying them with water before letting Nina Sky, dressed as twin nuns, reclaim the DJ booth.
When: Monday, October 30, 2017
Who: Cardi B – Chart-topping hip hop artist and television personality
Les Twins (Larry and Laurent Bourgeois) – Internationally acclaimed dancers and choreographers
Chef Roble – Celebrity chef, television and social media personality
Nina Sky – R&B and DJ twin-sister duo
Slick Woods – Fashion model
Broderick Hunter – Actor (Insecure) and model
Jordun Love – Model
Where: House of Yes
2 Wycoff Avenue
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Australia's Thunder From Down Under × Houston
[Monica Schmidt (Houston Humane Society PR Manager), Sherry Ferguson (Houston Humane Society Executive Director)]
AUSTRALIA'S THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER DONATE $5,000 TO THE HOUSTON HUMANE SOCIETY TO SUPPORT DISASTER RELIEF
Thunder From Down Under Presented the Donation to the Houston Humane Society at their Las Vegas Show Last Night
To support the local Houston community and relief effort, Thunder From Down Under presented a $5,000 donation to members of the Houston Humane Society last night. The donation came from a portion of the proceeds from Thunder From Down Under's House of Blues Houston show last week. In addition to donating, the men of Thunder From Down Under also volunteered at the Houston Humane Society bathing the shelter dogs and cats, walking the dogs, playing with the animals and helping transport them. Photos and video from the visit, here.
"This is something that really means a lot to us. I have four dogs, two cats and a tortoise, and every single one of the guys on this show has an animals themselves," said Marcus Deegan, Thunder From Down Under's emcee. "It's a small pinch, but everyone can donate to this massive cause. If anybody out there has a pet, know it's not just an animal – it's part of your family. So when these animals are suffering, it's these people [from the Humane Society] that make their lives better."
Thunder from Down Under is a phenomenon that has made its mark on five continents and dominates as one of Las Vegas's top 10 shows, playing to 250,000 women a year at the Excalibur Hotel & Casino, where the dance troupe has a 16-year residency that is going strong. The group has entertained nearly four million fans across the globe to date.
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The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, Episode 129: World Cup final, Arsenal friendly thoughts
The World Cup in Qatar has officially come to an end with arguably the best final any of us have ever seen. And that means that we're just that much closer to Juventus coming back into our lives.
By Danny Penza@djp4cal Dec 19, 2022, 11:15pm CET
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It's official, folks. The 2022 World Cup is a thing of the past.
May we remember it for the good things. May we certainly remember it for the bad things. (Namely, where it was held and everything that took place ever since it was awarded to Qatar.) And may we remember that the team that ended up winning the whole damn thing opened the tournament with a loss to, of all countries, Saudi Arabia.
So as much I'm sure you all are hoping for a minute-by-minute breakdown of Juventus' friendly over Arsenal in which we saw a whole lot of youth team players get some run, we spent some time talking about what pretty much everybody else is talking about.
Yes, the World Cup final.
And then the friendly win over Arsenal.
Because, after all, we are a Juventus podcast and do like to talk about things like that. (Friendly or not, beating the current Premier League leaders is a pretty good thing to discuss!)
On this week's episode of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, we discuss:
That World Cup final.
Whooooooooooa boy that was a good World Cup final.
How did the three Juve players involved in the World Cup final do?
Argentina's win has given us the chance to ask the question that we've never even discussed before: Messi or Ronaldo?????
Just kidding. We didn't talk about that.
We did pose this question, though: Which Juventus player had the best World Cup?
A few thoughts on Juventus' 2-0 win in Saturday's friendly against Arsenal.
Oh, and there are more injuries to talk about. Namely, the injury to Paul Pogba that continues to keep Juve's big summer signing on the sidelines and still away from training with the rest of the group.
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Tom - I am quite confident that the planners and presenters not only share the vision described in the post, but will work collaboratively to make it a reality. The key here the embracement of this shift by the participants, of which I am quite optimistic.
Well-said, Eric. I think the key predictor of the success of this format is it is based on feedback from actual attendees. NASSP listened and made it happen. We asked for it; how can we not embrace it?
Great vision and hope it's fulfilled.
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This past holiday weekend, Mark and I along with our other half... Kim and Zac headed up to the Shanty Creek Resort in Michigan for our 2nd annual ski trip.
We left ridiculously early (I believe it was 5:30) so that we could have plenty of time to ski that afternoon. I wasn't happy about the early wake-up call, but I was excited about the trip so I put on a happy face. Kim and I sat in the backseat, basically packed in as if we were just another piece of equipment for the trip. We managed to both fall asleep and woke up a little over an hour later at a gas station. And wouldn't you know it after we fell asleep the boys took a wrong turn and put as an hour out of our way.
In addition to skiing, we also did some more snowtubing and Mark and I attempted snowboarding. This was a huge fail and I haven't been this sore in a long time... even three days later. Mark and I both took some major spills, and I don't think I'll be trying that again. Zac and Kim, on the other hand, seemed to have a good grasp on skiing after our equipment trade.
It was another good trip! And I highly recommend Shanty Creek if you are skiing in Michigan. They have really great deals... even on holiday weekends and two different mountains to ski on. And the rooms have a fireplace and kitchenette which is convenient. A couple more years and I think I'll be ready for Colorado.
While we were away we left King with my parents... and my mom found out that she is allergic to him... which turned into a ride in an ambulance to the hospital--yikes! Basically, with King in your life there's never a dull moment. Fortunately after some steroids and an inhaler my mom's alright!
I have a busy few weeks ahead of me with trips to: Toronto, Nashville, Madison, California and Houston for Jennifer's wedding! So I apologize in advance if Laurealism is a little light in the coming weeks... but I'll be here as much as I can!


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Mechanical banks are small containers with a decorative mechanical action, used to store coins. They were originally intended to promote saving money among children in the mid-19th century. Frequently made of cast iron, mechanical banks were often creatively designed, depicting historical, legendary or everyday events to increase their appeal. Each bank performed a stunt or an action when a coin was dropped into a slot and a lever was pulled. The banks quickly became popular with children and adults alike and soon became a sought-after collector's item.

See also
 Piggy bank

External links
 Guide to Identifying and Valuing Vintage Mechanical Banks

References

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World first IVF
World-first IVF treatment now available on Coast
by Amber Macpherson, amber.macpherson@news.com.au
14th Aug 2019 10:13 AM
A WORLD first IVF test is bringing hope to would-be Gold Coast parents with a new screening process detecting healthy embryos with little to no risk.
The revolutionary embryo DNA test is being offered by Monash University IVF specialist Dr Kee Ong at Southport.
The testing process has already changed the life of Oxenford woman Tiffany Yovich, 35, who went through seven failed IVF treatments before becoming pregnant nine weeks ago.
"It is demoralising to go through (failed treatment) - all the injections and all of the medication to then have a negative outcome at the end," Ms Yovich said.
Tiffany had seven failed rounds of IVF before being offered a new testing process that screens for embryos safely. She's now nine weeks pregnant. Picture Glenn Hampson
"You just wonder why your body is working against you when it's something so natural. It should be so easy for every woman to achieve."
For the first time women on the Gold Coast are now able to access the Monash University-exclusive treatment, which takes a sample of DNA fragments in surrounding fluid instead of the current and invasive biopsy procedure that can potentially damage or destroy weaker embryos.
Dr Ong said the process radically reduced the risk of miscarriage and genetic defects in foetuses.
"What it does is count the number of chromosomes, so if there are too many or too few chromosomes, this embryo will not be used," he said.
Tiffany Yovich, 35, being examined by Dr Kee Ong at his Southport practice. Picture Glenn Hampson
"It is a great tool to have for women who are older, who have had miscarriages, and people who have gone through IVF treatment and not fallen pregnant, and people who can create embryos but the embryos are not really suitable to be tested under the current technology.
"I always had this concern about whether the embryo will survive that biopsy.
"They're not even touching the embryo, they're getting the fluid from the surrounding of the embryo. It analyses this fluid with the testing."
Because the process is quicker and less invasive, it is also a lot cheaper than the traditional method, which came as a relief for Ms Yovich who had spent about $70,000 on IVF so far.
"To have gone through so many rounds of IVF and keep seeing one line (on the pregnancy test), to finally see two, I can't even describe how it feels," she said.
IVF FACTS
* Number of IVF babies born in Australia in 2016/17 after IVF treatments in 2016: 13,596
* Average age of women using IVF: 36
* Almost 60 per cent of babies born through IVF treatment were from frozen embryos
* About a quarter of embryo transfers result in live births in Australia
* About $30,000 spent on average on IVF before conceiving a child
(Source: UNSW 2016/17 report, released in September 2018)
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