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Often, cancerous cells produce aberrant DNA molecules which are difficult to detect by normal genome sequencing techniques. Fluorescent In-Situ Hybridization (FISH) is a highly sensitive and specific detection method for identifying these cytogenetic changes. Precision for Medicine (formerly ApoCell) develops state-of-the-art FISH assays to detect abnormalities in both hematological and solid organ tumors.
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Like a roaring lion and a charging bear is a wicked ruler over poor people.
True leadership is not based on title, power or authority. It is based on people's willingness to follow. Many people mistake tyranny for leadership. Godly leadership never coerces, it encourages and motivates. It knows the art of the appeal. Instead of a whip it uses a carrot. Instead of harsh words, it speaks softly. And its soft speaking is the big stick it carries. Godly leadership wields its authority to those in authority. It is always gentle to the troupes, but harsh toward those who lead with harshness. Jesus was a perfect example of godly leadership. He always spoke gently to His followers, but rebuked those who claimed to be leaders among the people, mainly the Pharisees. The difference is obvious, ungodly leaders drive from the back. Godly leadership leads from the front. One is assertive, like a roaring lion and a charging bear; the other is a compassionate, but firm guide.


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If You Buy Into One Designer Collaboration This Spring, Make It This One
By Ana Colón
Finally, a Designer Collaboration Worth Lining Up For
Uniqlo's latest fashion pair-up is SO good—and you can shop it today.
This New Converse Collaboration Is Delightfully Sparkly
Leave it to J.W. Anderson to make us love our Chucks even more.
Uniqlo Just Announced Its Next Fashion Collaboration—and It's a Good One
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Donatella Versace Has Named a New Designer (for Now) at Versus
In the latest round of fashion designer musical chairs, Christopher Kane recently left Versus, the lower-priced line from Versace. Donatella Versace said he would not be succeeded by one person but rather, by a group of young designers in a series of collaborations that are part of a repositioning of the brand. I'm kind of excited to see how this strategy plays out! London-based designer Jonathan Anderson will get the first opportunity to make his mark at Versus with an exclusive collection that will be presented in New York this spring and then sold on www.versus.it and department and specialty stores. Most recently, he worked on his own label, J.W. Anderson and he won the Emerging Talent Award for Ready-to-Wear at the 2012 British Fashion Awards. "I keep a close eye on young talent, and have been impressed by Jonathan's work over the last couple of years," said Donatella Versace. "Versus is all about fun, change, and digital. I can't wait to present this collaboration!" I look forward to seeing Jonathan's line for Versus. How about you? Photo: Fairchild Archive
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"The power or faculty" is basically composed of interactions of multiple kinds of sensing systems which conventional power authorities of course assert do not and cannot exist.
Intuition, and its associated sensing systems, cannot be based only on the five physical senses.
For example, the sensing of love, hate, and sexual availability are not functions of the five physical senses, and neither is the sensing of stealth activity, secrecy, duplicity, truth, falsehood, and even the sensing of power.
Most people realize that they possess sensing systems that have been dumbed down within the contexts of conventional cultural, scientific, and philosophical terms, but they seldom realize why or how.
However, if the prospective of multiple sensing systems is readmitted into consideration, all individual humans can be thought of as composites of self-propulsion walking, talking, thinking, and sensing systems.


Working for hours on end is not an enjoyable experience for any person which is why for many, they must have a positive work environment in order to be completely efficient with their work and the interactions they have with clients. A variety of factors go into to creating this positive environment such as concrete work relationships with others, challenging demands, credence, and more. These all play into increasing the satisfaction of both employees and bosses, in turn, improving productivity. However, one aspect of having positive workspace is having the actual area itself. If the space is bland or does not feel positive to employees, it will hinder the entire work environment and the work that is produced. Here is how frosted window film supports a positive workspace.
Being in a dark and crowded space while attempting to think of creative ideas to put into effect is torture for any sane person. That is why many employees desire an open workspace with natural light shining in so that they can have plenty of room to walk around and feel the sunlight as they do. If possible, an office will have both interior and exteriors windows that allow the natural light to be let in. Fluorescent lights can be blinding and cause massive headaches to those who encounter it every day, which is why work environments need as much natural light as feasible. With exterior windows, it permits the actual light to be let inside the office while interior windows create a sense of more space. Not only is a sense of more personal space created by interior windows, but a sense of community is built by having this space. A company is one big entity comprised of multiple sections (departments) and within those sections are individualized units (employees). If one unit was to suddenly stop working, it would disrupt the entire entity. That is why every unit and section must be interconnected so that if one was to mess up, it would have others to make up for this. Having a frosted window film allows a sense of community to be felt by employees because they will be able to see what others are working on and feel more compelled to engage in conversation with them. Overall, the light and space that frosted windows provide increase the sense of community so that productivity can be increased.
While your workspace needs to have open space and sunlight, one important requirement necessary for a successful work environment is privacy. Privacy is necessary so that employees can work without distraction from others and in order to protect any information involving a customer/client. Some offices or industries, such as a doctor's office and bank teller's office, cannot not have privacy and confidentiality because if any details about a client were to get out, they risk the possibility of a lawsuit. Creating a safe and secure work environment that ensures privacy is a top priority for your business so that a customer will want to continue to work with your employees while also possibly referring you to others. However, privacy is also crucial for any conference or meeting room. When in a meeting, you want every part person in the room to be engaged and contributing to the conversation. As well, with privacy, it minimizes the number of distractions that will be encountered so that everyone will remain on schedule. With frosted windows, it adds an element of privacy without providing full coverage. Full coverage windows can sometimes remove the sense of community that is supposed to be created by interior windows. Of course, it is possible to receive frosted windows the provide full coverage, however, it is not necessary. Frosted window film can also be used on exterior windows to fully protect the information of clients while also allowing natural sunlight to be let in. Overall, frosted windows are good for shielding information from being leaked to those who should not have the information.
Not only does a frosted window film encourage a stronger sense of community among employees and improve productivity, but it supports the branding of your company in the workspace. The film can deliver the message and design that reflects the brand or culture of not only the office but the company as a whole. Having company values posted on a window to be seen for every customer acts as a way to inform them of why they should continuously repeat working with you. However, it also acts a reminder for employees of the company's core values and that they should be putting them into effect when interacting with any potential or current clients. The messages/designs of the company can be displayed on the frosted window by cutting a design into or out of the film itself or by printing it onto the film digitally. The cutting of the film can be cut in either positive or negative representations. Positive space designs are made by creating shapes and letter out of the film while negative space designs are actually cut into the film itself and then applied to a window. No matter how you want the film of your frosted window designed, it is a perfect opportunity for promoting your work brand.
Frosted window films support a positive workspace in a multitude of different ways which, in turn, increases the productivity of a company's employees and creates a stronger sense of community among every employee. While you may be unsure of what design is best for your business and it's brand, with the help of a company such as CHB Industries, who can create and install the frosted film onto the window, you will be able to receive help from those that know what looks best. If you have any questions about the techniques used to create the design or if a certain design is possible to make, make an appointment for a free consultation!


The ideal candidate will have experience of supporting students with special educational needs. We are specifically looking for teaching assistants with a particular specialism such as ASD, PMLD and SLD. We welcome candidates with personal experience supporting children and adults with special educational needs as well as recent graduates who are looking to build their experience working with SEN pupils.
You will be supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). Many of the students will communicate non-verbally, so being able to use Makaton or PECs is ideal. You will also assess individual learning needs and work on a group basis.
The role is to start now and run through until Summer 2019 with the opportunity to go permanent for the right candidate. Experience supporting challenging pupils, excellent classroom based references and a calm, nurturing personality is essential for this role.
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JD.com invests in Vietnamese e-commerce platform Tiki
Caryn Livingston
E-Commerce, Freight Trends, News, Technology, Trade
Beijing-based JD.com – China's largest e-commerce company by revenue – is expanding its Southeast Asia footprint with an investment in Vietnam e-commerce platform Tiki.
JD.com said today it signed the share subscription agreement in Tiki's recent financing round. Once the round closes, JD.com will be one of Tiki's largest shareholders, and will partner with the Vietnamese platform on merchandising, cross-border trade, technology, financing, logistics and other operations.
"With JD's expertise in leveraging social media for e-commerce, Tiki's partnership with [Vietnamese technology company] VNG in social network and mobile payments is a natural fit as we aim to provide differentiated services to suppliers and consumers in Vietnam," said Winston Cheng, president of the International division at JD.com.
According to JD.com, Tiki has consistently grown at triple the industry average over the past seven years, and has the goal of becoming Vietnam's largest and most trusted e-commerce platform.
JD.com, which competes with e-commerce giant Alibaba in China, has been rapidly expanding its Southeast Asia business since 2015, when the company launched its business in Indonesia. JD.com also partnered with Thai conglomerate Central Group in 2017 to create an e-commerce joint venture, according to a Reuters report.
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We are pleased to inform you that we have rescheduled the Collaborate with the Ultra experience June 2018 (v18.6) update for all data centers on Friday, June 15, 2018 or Saturday, June 16, 2018.
In this June 2018 maintenance update, we focused on resolving issues to continually improve user experience.
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Users will automatically have access to the June 2018 update after the upgrade.
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Collaborate 18.6 is postponed. We will inform you of a new release date in the next few days as we fix an issue that came up during the release process.


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Deals this week: Booz Allen Hamilton, Northrop Grumman, Israel Aerospace Industries
The US Navy awarded a $96.1m contract to Booz Allen Hamilton Inc to provide secure communication systems required for the upgrade of its tactical communication networks.
The arrangement will see the contractor provide tactical network support using cyber-resilient networks for sailors, joint forces and coalition partners.
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation has won a deal to procure long-lead items for the planned production schedule of the US Navy's MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system (UAS) through December.
The $49.4m contract was awarded by the US Naval Air Systems Command.
The US Naval Air Systems Command has awarded a contract modification worth $55m to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation in support of the CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift cargo helicopter.
"Indian aerospace and defence company Bharat Electronics Limited has awarded a $630m deal to Israel Aerospace Industries for the supply of air and missile defence systems."
Sikorsky Aircraft will procure long-lead materials for the Lot II low-rate initial production of four CH-53K aircraft up to March 2022 as part of the commitment.
Indian aerospace and defence company Bharat Electronics Limited has awarded a $630m deal to Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for the supply of air and missile defence systems.
IAI is set to deliver LRSAM long-range air and missile defence units for installation onto four Indian Navy vessels under the new contract.
The US Naval Sea Systems Command has awarded a contract modification worth $40.12m to General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems for the production of MK 82 / MK 200 director controllers.
The new controllers will be used in the fire control system of the Aegis combat solution operated by the governments of Japan and the Republic of Korea.
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OK… so I planned on "live blogging" our wedding plan progress, but time just hasn't allowed for it. I have been focusing what little writing time I have had on my training progress. I have a lot of people who have donated a lot of money for me to do the 3 Day walk. I am only half-way to my goal, and I feel I owe it to my donors to keep them up-to-date on my progress.
We have been very busy with moving me to MN, buying a house, wrapping up loose ends on the wedding plans, planting and maintaining flowers for the big day… Wow! Wears me out just to type it all! Here's the nutshell version of our journey to Happily Ever After.
When it was time to get Jason's ring, we sort of did the same thing. He also didn't know what he wanted, per se… we picked out a few for him to try on. We'd compare each one, and eventually narrowed it down. Being that it was Valentine's Day, they were offering extra discounts. Jason decided to "get lost in the mall for a while" while I purchased his ring.
This was a slightly easier process. We had kicked around the idea of making our own playlist, and just playing it on Jason's DJ Equipment. We decided we didn't want to have to worry about technical difficulties during the event, and/or not allowing for requests… We narrowed down to 2 DJ companies – Instant Request and Midwest Sound. Midwest Sound came highly recommended to us, and had a cheaper deposit (as well as their overall fee being cheaper), so our decision was made!
Choosing a photographer was one of the most stressful parts of the wedding planning! Most of the photographer's websites were less than helpful. They'd have all these beautiful pictures, but no info on packages, or pricing… or they'd have ala cart style pricing, which made the overall price harder to determine… Finally, we were at Jason's Holiday party for Digineer. One of his co-workers does photography with his wife (Sajous Photography). We spent a lot of time talking about different aspects of wedding photography, and my frustrations in just trying to find someone good (or even how to tell if someone is good)! I really liked Stan and Lorita. They were easy to talk to, had great ideas… I really liked the idea of having two photographers, to get different angles of the same thing during the ceremony and reception, but also didn't want to hire anyone who would already be a guest at our wedding… Lucky for us, at the Holiday party every year, a staff picture is taken. After talking to the photographer for a while, I decided to go with him. Dean, with Northern Sky Photography has been great to talk to, bounce ideas off of, etc.
This was probably the biggest source of stress in our overall wedding planning process. We knew we wanted a pig roast. We wanted it to feel like a big Backyard BBQ. What we didn't realize, is how expensive it can be! We had a hard time finding anywhere local to do the pig roast, and anywhere further away, would charge an arm and a leg. My aunt told me a cousin does pig roasts, but again, we didn't want to hire anyone who would be a guest. Unfortunately, we were unable to find anyone else, so my cousin, Andy, is going to do it for us. As for all the side dishes, we were going to do all the work ourselves, but since life has been so crazy, and we are overwhelmed with everything we have going on, we decided to hire it out. We were going to hire and old high school friend, Brian, with Lettuce Cater, but he had another event that day. He referred us to another friend (who I used to work with at Pizza Hut forever ago), Jeff, with Twin Cities Flavor.
The Flowers, Cake, Tuxes, etc.
I was lucky, in that I braved a snowstorm to go to the Menomonie Wedding Fair. It was there that I found a woman, in Spring Valley (very near my Mom's house where the wedding will be), who does cakes, flowers, and tuxes. Jason and I met with her to get some info, and we booked her on the spot! Three checks from one vendor? Awesome! Another plus? She grew up right next to my Mom's house, so she knows EXACTLY where it will be!!
Gonna skip mentioning how I shocked you last night by signing off on the entire menu you got quoted out with no discussion?
Yes, that was definitely shocking, but in a good way! Hiring someone to make all the food is gonna save us a lot of time in the long run! What a relief!


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Davide Re (né le  à Milan) est un athlète italien, spécialiste du .

Biographie

En 2008, il remporte le titre cadets italien sur  en 35 s 12, la meilleure performance italienne de cette catégorie. Médaille de bronze aux Jeux olympiques de la jeunesse européenne et aux Gymnasiades de 2009, il délaisse l'athlétisme pour le ski avant de s'y consacrer à nouveau à partir de 2014 quand il court pour la première fois en 46 s 00 à Rovereto. En 2015, il termine  du  lors des Championnats d'Europe de moins de 23 ans. Il déménage ensuite à Rieti en  en prenant comme nouvel entraîneur Maria Chiara Milardi.

Il porte alors son record personnel à 45 s 79 le  à Genève. Le  à Villeneuve-d'Ascq, il termine  des Championnats d'Europe par équipes en battant à nouveau son record en 45 s 56. Le , il remporte le titre national sur  à Trieste en 46 s 07. Le , il porte son record à 45 s 40 à Terminillo, en altitude.
Le , il porte son record à 45 s 31 à Genève,

Le , il améliore ultérieurement son record à 45 s 26 pour remporter le titre lors des Jeux méditerranéens à Tarragone.

Il est le premier Italien à remporter le doublé 200-400 m lors des Championnats nationaux 2018 à Pescara.
Le , il bat le record national du 400 m en 45 s 01 à Genève.
, il porte son record italien à La Chaux-de-Fond en 44 s 77, en étant battu par Anthony Zambrano, 44 s 68.

Il fait partie du club sportif des Fiamme gialle.

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Sprinteur italien
Naissance en mars 1993
Naissance à Milan
Athlète (homme) aux Jeux olympiques d'été de 2020

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8 Zootopia Easter Eggs #ZootopiaEvent
At the #ZootopiaEvent I had the chance to be a part of a roundtable interview with the film's Co-Director Jared Bush, Producer Clark Spencer, and Screenplay Writer Phil Johnston to get a glimpse into the process of creating the story of Zootopia.
Co-Writer Phil Johnston, Producer Clark Spencer and Co-Director/Co-Writer Jared Bush speak to press at the ZOOTOPIA Press Junket at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge in Orlando, Fl. Photo by Alex Kang. ©2016. Disney. All Rights Reserved.
Inevitably the discussion of Zootopia Easter Eggs came up, and having just seen a preview of the movie I was really excited to get the stories behind some of their favorite details.
An Easter egg is an intentional inside joke, hidden message, or feature in an interactive work such as a computer program, video game or DVD menu screen. The name has been said to evoke the idea of a traditional Easter egg hunt.
None of the Zootopia Easter Eggs I'm sharing are 'story spoilers', they are just really fun touches to the world of Zootopia!
8 Zootopia Easter Eggs
1. The Corner of Tujunga & Vine
"If you look at when they,they arrive at the Rain Forest district, the sign says Vine and Tujunga, and Tujunga is the crappy warehouse that we had working in for the last two years. They moved us – they're renovating our main Disney animation building, and they put us in a warehouse with a leaky roof…But it was such a, sort of a family building environment because you really kinda, okay, we're all stuck next to the planes, and the trains, and the weird junkyard, and who knows what else.
So that's my favorite because it's one of those very specific things that people that worked in that building, it's really something for them, that they all – and when we got to the premiere, everyone really liked that, that didn't see it before." – Jared Bush, Co-Director – Zootopia
I wanted to mention this Easter Egg first, because it really showed how much heart the cast and crew of Zootopia worked with on this project. How awesome is it that they have this memory to share with the world!
2. Who knew an Arctic Shrew could be a kingpin?
This one walks the line between obvious and Easter Egg…but I'm counting it! You don't want to mess with Mr. Big, because this Arctic Shrew might ice YOU!
3. Double the Weaselton
"And we're like, and we have a weasel. Oh, well, we should call him, uh, Weasel. His last name is Weaselton, and then Jim Reardon's like, it should be Duke Weaselton. It's gonna be Duke Weaselton. And then we'd always been looking for what role could Alan play, and there was like, I think this- these things are all coming together. Let's make that happen. And so it was kind of perfect." – Jared Bush, Co-Director, Zootopia
Alan Tudyk is the voice of Duke of Weselton in Frozen, and I adore how he is back to voice Duke Weaselton to really drive the connection between the two characters similarity home!
4. Elephant Princesses
"In the background, you'll see little animation in the background characters or signage that is- we still discover that, and it's entertaining as we're going through it. So there's even new stuff for us going through it, having seen it in different forms a thousand times." – Jared Bush, Co-Director – Zootopia
Now while I cannot take credit for finding this Easter Egg, it is such a wonderful example of how much thought goes into creating the background of Zootopia!
5. Chief Bogo thinks you should Let it Go
Do you think that this is some cartoon musical where your insipid dreams come true?
Well, Let it Go.
"Phil was working with us on Wreck-It Ralph and said, hey, Jennifer [Lee], do you wanna come out to LA and work on this project? So he kinda brought her out, so then to have Phil write a line that is back in there, that's the true kind of inside – the audience is gonna enjoy it for the reference to Frozen, obviously, or hopefully they will." Clark Spencer, Producer – Zootopia
There are quite a few Frozen zingers in Zootopia…and every single one of them made me laugh!
6. Sloth dreams do come true
This is also one of my favorite Zootopia Easter Eggs!
Kristen Bell is a sloth fanatic, and her dreams came true as she plays Priscilla the Sloth at the DMV…Department of Mammal Vehicles.
7. Bootleg 'Disney' Movie Hustle
Seems like Duke Weaselton has QUITE the Bootleg Movie Hustle going on in Zootopia! He's got the latest blockbuster movies available! Pig Hero 2, Wrangled, Wreck-It Rhino, Floaten 2, Giraffic, and Mewana…he's got them all!!!
8. Is it a Jug-Band Christmas in Zootopia?
If you haven't seen Jim Henson's Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas, well then you are missing one of the saddest and most beautiful Christmas Specials ever created. It is one of my absolute favorites, so you can imagine my excitement when a character named EMMET OTTER was introduced!!!
When Zootopia opens in theaters on March 4th, I can't wait for you to experience these Easter Eggs and to find some that aren't included because they were spoiler-ish.
I can't wait to see Zootopia again to find even more!
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A Colorful Look at Cinderella
Although Cinderella is a centuries old folklore tale, it was originally popularized in the 17th century by Charles Perrault. In this version, titled Cendrillon, were added certain features of the tale well known in modern times: glass slippers, the pumpkin coach, and the fairy godmother. It's easy to see how, in the late 1940s, after enduring bad box office numbers due to World War II that Walt Disney himself turned to this version of the tale to create his next great animated movie Cinderella in 1950. Now here we are in 2015, and Disney, as it moves toward a litany of live action remakes we get a new version of Cinderella.
This movie is brings in a mix of up and coming and seasoned actors and actresses like Lily James (Cinderella), Richard Madden (The Prince), Cate Blanchett (Lady Tremaine), and Helena Bonham Carter (Fairy Godmother). In doing so it is clear that they are trying to attract a broad audience of both old and young adults. To bring in a still younger audience to see the movie they have attached the new short Frozen Fever to the movie. It's not quite the Frozen sequel that people are looking for, but it will appease Frozen fans with a look at Anna's birthday and what happens when Elsa gets sick.
At 30 minutes longer than it's animated namesake, we get a lot more background into the story of Cinderella's (simply Ella at the beginning of the movie) parents. We also get to see the downward spiral of Ella into becoming Cinderella as her stepmother and stepsisters press her ever down until we find her at the bottom. Her lowest. Thats when Helena Bonham Carter comes onto the screen and works her ever quirky magic for viewers as she works magic on the screen as Cinderella's fairy godmother. And from there it's pretty much the story you already know, with no twists, turns, or deviations.
I have to be honest, I was not excited to be seeing this movie. It's not the sort of fare I tend to enjoy or that attracts me to the theater. So I went in with low expectations. And I personally could not bring myself to connect well with the movie. My primary problem revolves around the main character. Maybe my own personal feelings are too wrapped up in the animated version of the movie, but Lily James, to me, simply doesn't evoke the elegance or grace as shown in Ink & Paint. All the other characters to me are fantastic, and it's not that James acts poorly… just to me, that's not Cinderella up on the screen. So I did not enjoy it.
That's not to say it not worth seeing the movie. It, like Maleficent, is a cleverly pretty movie. It's use of color, camera, space, and depth are fantastic. If you watch closely during all of the ballroom scenes you will understand what I mean. I suspect that overall critics will be split on this movie. It's well written, well directed, well shot, and even well acted. But it lacks the quality and magic of the animated version. Disney fans will want to see it. Cinderella and Frozen fans will be there too. Game of Thrones fans may go to see Madden. But, if you love and are nostalgic about the animated Cinderella, you might find yourself seeing things my way.
Author ToddPosted on March 13, 2015 March 11, 2015 Categories Disney Movie ReviewsTags Cinderella, Disney, Disney Movie, Frozen, Frozen FeverLeave a comment on A Colorful Look at Cinderella
Favorite Non-Speaking Disney Animated Characters
Some of my favorite characters in Disney Animation are those scene stealers that don't even have any lines. Sometimes they are sidekicks, other times they are the title characters. I thought I'd take a look at some of my favorites through Disney cinematic history.
Starting with the first Disney animated feature film, Dopey is one of my all time favorite characters. He is so expressive without saying a thing. He emotes with his eyes and body language so well. I absolutely adore him as my favorite of the seven dwarfs providing so much comic relief in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Cleo & Figaro
I group these two together as they are rarely seen apart. Cleo is Gepetto's pet goldfish and Figaro is his mischievous cat in Pinocchio. They, like Dopey, provide some comedic moments in their short screen time. Figaro is a bratty little boy kitten who doesn't take kindly to Pinocchio's appearance at first, but eventually comes around.
He is the title character who doesn't have any lines in his own movie. This makes the fact that the audience falls completely in love with him and feels for him even more impressive. To have a main character who doesn't speak is one thing, but to have the protagonist not have any dialogue is a rarity. The baby elephant is one of Disney's most endearing characters who is still very well known 70 plus years after his film debuted in 1941.
Okay, so I know she is no longer a voiceless character, but I haven't seen any of the Fairy movies, so to me she's still the pixie from Peter Pan. She is a feisty one and her bell sounds along with her twinkling can convey quite the range of emotions from anger to excitement to straight up jealousy. I have a strong connection to the Peter Pan story going back to when I was very little so she, although not my absolute favorite of characters, holds a place in my heart.
Not necessarily a fully fleshed out character, but one needed to move the plot forward. After all, if he didn't get all greedy and touching stuff in the Cave of Wonders, how much of the rest of the plot of Aladdin would have come to fruition? Whether he is in troublemaker monkey form, or transformed into a useful elephant for Prince Ali, I love Abu. He is a rascal, but a darn cute one who proves to be a faithful friend to Aladdin.
Hercules was given his loyal flying steed as a baby on Mount Olympus, but Pegasus follows baby Herc down to Earth. Throughout his adventures, training, etc. Pegasus is always by Hercules' side. He is skeptical of Meg at first, and rightfully so. Through thick and thin he always does right by the demigod.
Cri-kee
Mulan's cricket sidekick is a lucky one at that. He tries to help keep Mushu in check, while supporting Mulan on her mission to help defeat the Huns. He is a cute little bug who is along for the ride to save China. Cri-kee is important enough to not only make it into the sequel (don't bother), but also to make it on the VHS/DVD/Blu ray cover above the title.
Pascal & Maximus
These two characters were actually what prompted the idea for this post. I was watching Tangled one day and thought how much I absolutely adore the chameleon and horse that practically steal the show. Pascal is Rapunzel's only friend before she meets Flynn/Eugene. Maximus is like a bloodhound in horse form who is originally the bane of Flynn's existence, but later the two join together to save Rapunzel. Some of the film's funniest moments come from this pair.
Reindeer(s) are better than people, at least according to Kristoff in Frozen. If we are talking about his best bud, Sven, then I'm inclined to agree. Even though he is a reindeer, Sven acts as Kristoff's conscience and confidante. I love his big goofy eyes that almost mirror Kristoff's eyes.
So, these are some of my favorite characters spanning movies over the past 75 plus years of Disney Animated film history. This is not a comprehensive list, and yes, typically animals don't talk, but many others do in their films, which is what makes these characters special. For instance, a cricket talks in Pinocchio, but the cat and goldfish don't, Mushu is a talking dragon, but Cri-kee is mute. Did I leave off any of your favorite non-speaking roles from Disney animated movies?
Author BetsyPosted on January 9, 2014 January 5, 2014 Categories Disney Movie ReviewsTags Aladdin, Dumbo, Frozen, Hercules, Mulan, Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs, TangledLeave a comment on Favorite Non-Speaking Disney Animated Characters
A Warm Look At Frozen
Currently in theaters, Frozen is the tale of two sisters separated by magic, but joined by their love for each other. Bearing almost no resemblance to it source work, "The Snow Queen" by Hans Christian Andersen, Frozen becomes a new, different, and original story by Disney. In keeping with the current trend, this movie is completely computer animated, and at some very key moments in the movie it's clear that this technology has advanced to such a point as to make magic take on a very real feel.
There are some interesting characters thrown into the film like the comedic sidekick Olaf the Snowman – a character I honestly found annoying from the original trailer – that I really enjoyed in the context of the full movie. Drawing from something that worked really well in the movie Tangled, we get a second sidekick in the form of a carrot loving reindeer named Sven. Since they were young Sven has been the companion of the ice trader Kristoff – together they have a relationship that reminds me of myself and my dog Jasper (yes including the talking).
Arendelle is a very beautiful land that is in many ways made more beautiful when covered in snow and ice. There are moments where that snow and ice are used to convey the emotion of the characters and the moment that just work so fantastically well, that you're reminded of that magical element to winter from your childhood. This coming from someone who can't stand snow.
The music in the movie is really strong, and does a fantastic job in helping to broaden the definition of the characters singing them. One clever element is that instead of having the manly mountain man Kristoff sing a song about his feelings, his "family" of rock trolls sings it for him. Anna's entire drive for the movie is defined in the song "Do You Want to Build a Snowman" which is an ode to her longing for the companionship of her sister. "Let It Go" is that moment when Elsa is finally able to be herself while at the same time letting us know that she too is lonely.
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For 70 years Disney has been looking for a way to bring the story of "The Snow Queen" to movie audiences, and it's clear that they have succeeded. It's nice to have a story where the core, classic elements of what people perceive to be a "Disney Movie" can be turned on their side some and bring about the sort of depth of to characters that modern audiences crave. Do I think everyone will like this movie? No. Do I think that Disney fans should go see this movie? Absolutely. Frozen is a very good movie that tells a strong story using well defined characters that is very enjoyable to watch.
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Author ToddPosted on December 2, 2013 December 2, 2013 Categories Disney Movie Reviews, Movie ReviewsTags Disney Animation Studios, Disney Movie, Disney Movie Reviews, Disney's Frozen, Frozen, The Snow QueenLeave a comment on A Warm Look At Frozen
Wordless Wednesday: The Art Of Frozen
Wordless Wednesday – November 13, 2013
This week's Wordless Wednesday takes us to Disney's Hollywood Studios for
Author ShelleyPosted on November 13, 2013 November 11, 2013 Categories Hollywood Studios, Uncategorized, Wordless WednesdayTags Disney's Frozen, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Frozen, Wordless WednesdayLeave a comment on Wordless Wednesday: The Art Of Frozen
Disney Consumer Products At Disney's D23 Expo 2013
Disney Consumer Products Takes Fans On Journey From Sketch to Shelf At Disney's D23 Expo 2013
Disney's Ultimate Fans to Enjoy Access to Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Content and Merchandise
Disney Consumer Products (DCP) will give Disney's most loyal fans an up close look at an extensive collection of interactive experiences and merchandise that celebrate Disney, Marvel and Star Wars timeless characters during the bi-annual D23 Expo, the ultimate Disney fan event. Held at the Anaheim Convention Center from Aug. 9-11, 2013, Disney fans will have the chance to follow their favorite products from "sketch to shelf" and learn how Disney Consumer Products extends storytelling from character and content extension to product development through featured discussions, art and sculptures and final product displays.
While at the D23 Expo fans will also be able to immerse themselves in exhibits, hands-on demonstrations, special signing opportunities and exclusive product offerings at the Disney Consumer Products Pavilion.
Disney Consumer Products' exciting lineup of events and attractions includes:
Celebrating Disney, Marvel and Star Wars
Disney Junior Fun Spot – Get a sneak peek of brand-new toys before they hit store shelves this fall and enjoy special giveaways while supplies last.
Disney Princess Ariel-Themed Sephora Pop-up Shop – Sephora Pro artists and manicurists will give attendees the royal treatment with products from the Disney Ariel Collection by Sephora. The collection will be available for purchase along with an exclusive-to-D23 Expo-only Swarovski crystal-encrusted Ariel compact mirror. Attendees will receive starfish hair clips with every complimentary beauty service each day, while supplies last.
The Mystical World of Walt Disney Animation Studios' Frozen – See feature animation art concepts, storyboards, unreleased film clips, and products from the mystical world of Frozen, the daring comedy-adventure from Walt Disney Animation Studios releasing in November 2013.
Steamboat Willie Redux – Celebrate the history and timelessness of the most cherished Disney character through this graphically re-interpreted mash-up of the pioneering 1928 cartoon short, Steamboat Willie.
Spider-Man's Ultimate Innovation – Come check out products on the cutting edge of product innovation and design featuring one of the most popular Super Heroes in the world, Spider-Man, in Marvel's first-ever appearance in the DCP showcase at the D23 Expo.
Star Wars at D23 Expo! – For the first time at the D23 Expo Star Wars fans can have access to experiences created for them by Lucasfilm and Disney. Darth Vader: The Evolution of a Villain, located in the DCP pavilion, showcases the development of the iconic villain from early concepts to striking realization. Crash Course in the Force: Star Wars Saga 101, presented by Lucasfilm's resident authority Pablo Hidalgo at Stage 23, will give Star Wars newbies and experts alike a thorough grounding in all matters of the Force and the Star Wars legacy.
Fans will have the opportunity to participate in other immersive experiences, including: Find Your Voice with The Little Mermaid, a karaoke experience celebrating the music from the film; Journey through the Art of Tink, a gallery where Disney artists, designers, illustrators, and animators from around the world have re-imagined our magical, sassy and feisty fairy, Tinker Bell; What Makes a Puppet a Muppet?, which will help fans learn what it takes to create a Muppets "plush" and then create your own; Take a Ride with Disney•Pixar's World of Cars and Disney's Planes, which explains how the highly collectible diecast vehicles are made; Assembling The Avengers Franchise, an exclusive tour through the history of The Avengers and the chance to see the latest The Avengers products; and I heart Mickey & Minnie, a rarely seen collection of beloved Mickey Mouse toys, apparel, and accessories from past decades, along with a showcase of Minnie Mouse-inspired fashions from around the globe.
D23 Members attending the Expo are invited to attend the Disney Store signature store opening ceremony to "Unlock Imagination", each morning at 9 a.m. at the Convention Center, when the D23 Expo floor opens for members. The 1,800-square-foot Disney Store retail space will be packed with the latest D23 Expo merchandise created by Disney Store and will feature guest artist signings. In addition, guests will find an array of products not yet available to the public, including a Disney∙Pixar capsule collection, which will bring together multiple characters from Disney∙Pixar's cherished portfolio of films for the first time ever.
Presentations from Disney Store on the Disney Consumer Products Workshop Stage include:
Disney Fairytale Designer Collection – Guest artist signing with Gerald Mendez and Jessica Fuchs (Friday, Aug. 9 – 10:15-11:15 a.m.)
The Art of Ariel – Special guest artist signing with Gerald Mendez, Enrique Pita, Quincy Sutton, and Steve Thompson (Saturday, Aug. 10 – 10:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
Artist Series Two – On Sunday, Disney Store will launch Artist Series Two, a collection of merchandise with artwork created by Disney Store artists and will host a guest artist signing on stage with Robert Farrell, John T. Quinn III, Jeff Shelly, and Becky Wong (Saturday, Aug. 10 – 2 p.m.-3 p.m.)
Disney Publishing will take fans into the world of books, apps and everything in between by showcasing how artists, storytelling and innovative content combined creates stories full of magic and adventure. Guests can participate in live readings with Fairy Godmother on Friday, watch artists behind popular Disney stories sketch live on Saturday and get their hair styled like a Disney Princess by Sephora on Sunday with the help of the Disney Princess Royal Salon app. New books and never-before-seen lithographs featuring Peter Pan, Mickey Mouse and Sleeping Beauty will be available for sale inside the booth.
Disney Publishing's Stage 28 presentations and signings include:
Ridley Pearson and The Kingdom Keepers Insider App Quest – New York Times best-selling author Ridley Pearson embarks on a journey to write the seventh and final book in the Kingdom Keepers series—only this time, his readers are helping him write it! Join the author as he reveals how deception and betrayal rock the Kingdom Keepers' world as the merciless group of Overtakers (Disney villains) stage an unexpected comeback (Presentation: Friday, Aug. 9 – 12 p.m.-1 p.m. Signing: 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m., Talent Round Up).
Dave Bossert Remembers Roy E. Disney with special guest Roy P. Disney – Dave Bossert and Roy P. Disney will share stories, drawings and candid photos found in Bossert's new book Remembering Roy E. Disney: Memories and Photos of a Storied Life (Presentation: Friday, Aug. 9 – 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Signing: 2:45 – 3:45, The Dream Store).
Disney Imagineering Legend Marty Sklar Presents…Dream It! Do It!: My Half-Century Creating Disney's Magic Kingdoms – Disney Legend Marty Sklar will take guests through a presentation based on his new memoir—one that recounts his epic Disney adventure, including working as Walt's literary right-hand man for the Disney Parks, writing a film expressing Walt's philosophy for the Walt Disney World project and Epcot and opening nine of the 11 Disney parks around the world (Presentation: Friday, Aug. 9 – 3 p.m.-4 p.m. Signing: 4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Talent Round Up).
Tickets and pricing information for D23 Expo 2013 are available at D23Expo.com Admission includes access to all experiences and entertainment at the D23 Expo and can be purchased for single days or for the full three days of festivities. Members of D23: The Official Community for Disney Fans will receive a discount on admission, as well as early entry to each day of the D23 Expo for themselves and their guests. More details about D23 Expo entertainment, events, and special guests will be announced in the coming weeks. Fans can keep up with all the news by visiting D23Expo.com or by following "DisneyD23" on Twitter and Facebook.
About D23 Expo 2013
The D23 Expo—The Ultimate Disney Fan Event—brings the entire world of Disney under one roof, providing attendees with unprecedented access to Disney films, television, and theme parks. For the latest D23 Expo 2013 news, visit www.D23Expo.com. To be part of the D23 Expo conversation, make sure to follow @DisneyD23 and tag your tweets with #D23Expo.
The name "D23" pays homage to the exciting journey that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his fledgling studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first official club for fans in Disney's nearly 90-year history. D23 gives its members a greater connection to the entire world of Disney by placing them in the middle of the magic through its quarterly publication Disney twenty-three; a rich website at D23.com; and member-exclusive discounts and special events for D23 Members throughout the year, highlighted by the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, August 9–11, 2013.
Fans can join D23 at www.D23.com and at www.DisneyStore.com/D23. To keep up with all the latest D23 news and events, follow us @DisneyD23 on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and YouTube.
About Disney Consumer Products
Disney Consumer Products (DCP) is the business segment of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) that delivers innovative and engaging product experiences across thousands of categories from toys and apparel to books and fine art. As the world's largest licensor, DCP inspires the imaginations of people around the world by bringing the magic of Disney into consumers' homes with products they can enjoy year-round. DCP is comprised of three business units: Licensing, Publishing and Disney Store. The Licensing business is aligned around five strategic brand priorities: Disney Media, Classics & Entertainment, Disney & Pixar Animation Studios, Disney Princess & Disney Fairies, Lucasfilm and Marvel. Disney Publishing Worldwide (DPW) is the world's largest publisher of children's books, magazines, and digital products and also includes an English language learning business, consisting of more than 40 Disney English learning centers across China and a supplemental learning book program. DPW's growing library of digital products includes best-selling eBook titles and original apps that leverage Disney content in innovative ways. The Disney Store retail chain operates across North America, Europe, and Japan with more than 350 stores worldwide and is known for providing consumers with high-quality, unique products. Disney's official shopping portals online are www.DisneyStore.com and www.DisneyStore.co.uk. For more information, please visit Disney Consumer Products www.DisneyConsumerProducts.com or follow us at www.YouTube.com/DisneyLiving, www.Facebook.com/DisneyLiving, www.Twitter.com/DisneyLiving and http://www.Pinterest.com/DisneyLiving.
Author NewsPosted on July 9, 2013 July 9, 2013 Categories D23, ExpoTags d23, D23 Expo, Disney Consumer Products, Disney D23, Disney Junior, Disney Publishing, Disney Store, Frozen, Marvel, Sephora, Spider-Man, Star Wars, Steam Boat Willie ReduxLeave a comment on Disney Consumer Products At Disney's D23 Expo 2013
Disney Twenty-Three Spring Issue On Stands February 12th
RETURN TO OZ IN THE ALL-NEW SPRING ISSUE OF DISNEY TWENTY-THREE
ON STANDS FEBRUARY 12
A Dazzling Behind-The-Scenes Look At Disney's Oz The Great and Powerful,
The 15th Anniversary of Disney's Animal Kingdom, and
Never-Before-Seen Concept Art from Walt Disney Animation Studios' Frozen
The spring issue of Disney twenty-three, the flagship magazine of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, hits stands February 12, loaded with articles to delight both Disney fans and the general public. The cover story, "A Great and Powerful Odyssey," gives readers an exclusive tour of the land at the end of the road of yellow bricks in Disney's Oz The Great and Powerful releasing in theaters this March. The article features interviews with stars Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams and Zach Braff. In addition, there's a sneak peek of 2014's Maleficent, starring Angelina Jolie, which offers a new take on the legendary Sleeping Beauty story.
The Emerald City theme continues with a second story illuminating the many connections between Disney and Oz, including Walt Disney's early attempts to bring Oz to the big screen. The story includes rarely seen images from the Walt Disney Archives and a fond look back at Disney's 1985 release Return to Oz.
In celebration of the 15th anniversary of Disney's Animal Kingdom, we sit down with Imagineer Joe Rohde as he reflects on the evolution of Disney's wildest and most spiritual park.
"Frozen in Time" includes concept art from the upcoming film Frozen, due in theaters this November. Walt Disney Animation Studios brings an ice-covered world to life as Anna (voiced by Kristen Bell) seeks to reverse a curse put on her kingdom by a cold-hearted snow queen (voiced by Idina Menzel), who also happens to be her sister.
Disney twenty-three also offers the latest on exciting new projects from the world of Disney and a look at some celebrated classics. The spring issue:
Celebrates the 30th anniversary of Disney Channel from the original show Good Morning Mickey through theHigh School Musical trilogy;
Reveals the secrets and hidden delights to look out for when exploring New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom ;
Catches up with Bob Baker, a legendary Los Angeles puppeteer whose exquisite artistry is threaded throughout Disney history;
Tells the story of master glass craftsmen, the Arribas brothers, who now have art in 14 (and counting) different Disney park locations around the globe.
The Disney discoveries do not stop at the end of the publication this spring. In conjunction with the release of this spring issue of Disney twenty-three on February 12, www.D23.com will feature original and exclusive stories that complement the contents of D23's glossy magazine. Only available on D23.com:
An exclusive Q&A with Brian Henson about his first film, Return to Oz;
An off-road tour of Kilimanjaro Safaris with the head zookeeper in celebration of Disney's Animal Kingdom 15th anniversary;
An in-depth look at Disney Channel's schedule, stars, and shows and an exclusive look back at the first day of programming as the Channel turns 30.
Disney twenty-three is delivered directly to the doorstep of all D23 Gold Members, along with a special gift. The gifts for this issue are reproductions of vintage Disney Valentine's Day cards, which will be attached exclusively to member issues. This special gift will be received by members just in time for Valentine's Day.
Beginning February 12, Disney twenty-three magazine will be available at retail locations across the country for $15.95, and can also be purchased online at DisneyStore.com and throughout the Disneyland® and Walt Disney World® Resorts.
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club celebrates the remarkable past, present, and future of Disney, taking its name from 1923, the year Walt Disney founded his world-famous company. D23 brings its members a host of exclusive benefits, including a weekly e-mail newsletter; an array of discounts and special offers; and exclusive, member-only special events.
Disney fans can join the world's only Official Disney Fan Club by visiting www.D23.com or select shops at the Disneyland® Resort, the Walt Disney World® Resort and www.DisneyStore.com/D23. To keep up with all the latest D23 news and events, follow "DisneyD23" on Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.
Author NewsPosted on February 1, 2013 January 31, 2013 Categories D23, Disney Twenty-Three MagazineTags Animal Kingdom, d23, Disney, disney twenty-three, Frozen, Magazine, Movies, Oz: The Great and PowerfulLeave a comment on Disney Twenty-Three Spring Issue On Stands February 12th
Frozen! In Theaters November 2013
From the Desk of Walt Disney Animation Studios:
WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS UNVEILS EPIC ADVENTURE "FROZEN"—IN THEATERS NOVEMBER 2013
Film/TV/Stage Star Kristen Bell and Tony® Award Winner/film/TV star
Idina Menzel Lend their Singing/Acting Talents
Broadway Greats Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez to
Contribute Original Songs
BURBANK, Calif. (June 11, 2012) – Walt Disney Animation Studios presents an epic tale of adventure and comedy in "Frozen," a computer-animated feature film slated for the big screen in November 2013. Directed by Chris Buck ("Tarzan," "Surf's Up") and produced by Peter Del Vecho ("Winnie the Pooh," "The Princess and the Frog"), "Frozen" features the vocal talents of film/TV/stage star Kristen Bell as Anna, a young dreamer about to take the adventure of a lifetime, and Tony Award ®-winning actress Idina Menzel as Elsa the Snow Queen. The movie will feature original songs by Broadway greats Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez.
In "Frozen," a prophecy traps a kingdom in eternal winter, so Anna (voice of Bell) must team up with Kristoff, a daring mountain man, on the grandest of journeys to find the Snow Queen (voice of Menzel) and put an end to the icy spell. Encountering Everest-like extremes, mystical creatures and magic at every turn, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom from destruction.
Bell has starred in a variety of films, including the comedies "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" and "Couples Retreat," and the upcoming films "Hit & Run," "Some Girls" and the Farrelly Brothers' "Movie 43." On the small screen, Bell is currently starring in the Showtime series "House of Lies" alongside Don Cheadle; she has also starred in "Heroes" and "Veronica Mars." Broadway credits include "The Crucible" and "Tom Sawyer."
Menzel, who won a Tony Award® as Best Actress in a Musical for her role as Elphaba in Broadway's "Wicked" (2004), landed her first role on Broadway in 1995 in the Tony Award-winning musical "Rent." Film credits include "Enchanted" and the feature film "Rent." She has appeared in a recurring role on TV's "Glee" and recently released "Idina Menzel Live: Barefoot at the Symphony," a live concert with an orchestra led by composer/conductor Marvin Hamlisch. Menzel is currently on a North American concert tour.
Robert Lopez is a three-time Tony Award®-winning writer of the Tony and Grammy® Award-winning musical "The Book of Mormon," which was co-written with Trey Parker and Matt Stone ("South Park"), and the musical "Avenue Q," which ran for six years on Broadway and four years in London's West End. Lopez teamed with wife Anderson-Lopez, whose Drama Desk-winning show "In Transit" is Broadway-bound, to write original songs for 2011's "Winnie the Pooh," a stage version of "Finding Nemo" and a new musical called "Up Here."
Author AuroraPosted on June 15, 2012 June 15, 2012 Categories Movie NewsTags Coming Soon, Frozen, Walt Disney AnimationLeave a comment on Frozen! In Theaters November 2013


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BfK No. 173 - November 2008
This issue's cover illustration by Ralph Steadman is from Garibaldi's Biscuits published this month by Andersen Press (978 1 84270 860 6, £10.99 hbk). Ralph Steadman is interviewed by Martin Salisbury. Thanks to Andersen Press for their help with this November cover.
(Walker)
288pp, 978-1406313956, RRP £6.99, Paperback
14+ Secondary/Adult
Buy "Sold (New Voices)" on Amazon
Endorsed by Amnesty International and shortlisted in 2006 for the American National Book Awards, this is a well researched, unflinching, and shocking, but never sensational, exposé of a form of modern child slavery. At 13, Lakshmi, from a quiet village in Nepal, is sold by her stepfather to a go-between for a brothel keeper and taken to an unnamed city in India, where, sustained only by the kindness of the other women in the house and their children, she is beaten, drugged, raped and forced into prostitution. Her story is told by Patricia McCormick in the first person, in short single page chapters, sometimes only a few lines for each incident or observation, which switch imperceptibly between the matter of fact prose of Lakshmi's cruel situation and the poetry of her personal experience of it. McCormick sustains this well, and there are only one or two cultural infelicities, where Lakshmi talks about 'the fall' (for autumn) or 'math'; and only one or two occasions when Lakshmi's observations strike the reader as being beyond her age or experience, as when she compares street life with Bollywood: 'I consider a world so ugly that a child would be maimed for life to fetch an extra rupee or two. And another world full of brides and marigolds, rain machines and horses.' But there is a problem with the cultural viewpoint of the book. Lakshmi is eventually rescued by American aid workers, and, there are points in the book where the United States is associated with Lakshmi's aspirations for a better life. This may well connect an American audience more closely with the plight of young women like Lakshmi, but it may have another effect too. Throughout the story, McCormick properly makes a number of critical points about Indian society and its attitudes to women. However, the absence in the book of any Indian opposition to this sexual slavery, and the reliance on American intervention, not only distorts reality – it was Indian journalists who first drew wider attention to this trafficking (see Ruchira Gupta's film The Selling of Innocents, 1997) and Indian agencies that oppose it and support its victims – but could also encourage a simplistic and misleading comparison between the values of the two societies, which I imagine is not the intention of the author at all.
Clive Barnes


Children are extensions of our hopes, our dreams and in some cases, our very future. Most parents recognize that and love and nurture their children and make sure they give them everything they need to lead healthy, happy lives. However, there are times when we're unable to give them what they need, due to illness or financial considerations. Child Health Day is a day when the entire country joins in efforts to draw attention to children, their heath and their mental well-being, no matter what part of the country they're from or which social strata they belong to.
President Calvin Coolidge was the very first president of the United States to issue a Child Health Day proclamation. In 1928, he responded to two powerful groups in the country, the General Federation of Women's Clubs and the American Federation of Labor, to address the issue of children's health in America. Since that time, the date, which originally was to be observed on May 1st, has been changed to the first Monday in October. Child welfare organizations, school teachers, parents and other concerned adults take the day to ensure that children have access to anything they need, and that includes vaccinations, mental health professionals, food programs, both at school and at home, and protection against abuse, both in the home and in any other area of their lives.
Child Health Day is a time to recognize and address issues of child rising and care. This includes everything from prenatal care for mothers and providing them with information on how to give their unborn children a good head start in life to offering classes in newborn care and emotional support. It is also a day when schools around the country address child health issues such as vaccinations, eye and dental care, as well as enabling every child to have access to such. It's a day when major organizations and groups get together to discuss child safety issues and local and national efforts to protect children both at home, at school and at public playgrounds.
Many communities take the opportunity on Child Health Day to address the issues of disabled children and their needs, both at community and national levels. The Public Health Department is out in full force on Child Health Day, ensuring that health needs of local children are being met. The public health department strives to insure that screenings and evaluations are performed in every school within their district to ensure that immunizations and other health concerns regarding children are addressed. These services are available throughout every county for services at home, school or even in the office.
Child Health Day is also a day that finds many schools addressing issues of substance abuse, physical and emotional abuse and topics such as bullying; anything that has to do with the wellbeing of children and their ability to defend themselves in an increasingly dangerous world. Most governmental health care providing industries, as well as schools and childcare programs throughout the United States observe the day. In more recent years, elementary, middle and high schools focus on child safety issues and teach children how to avoid danger when around strangers, at home alone or in other situations that thousands of children find themselves in every day.
There is a saying that children are our most valuable commodities, which is true, but they are also precious in the eyes of family as well. Children deserve to be safe wherever they are, whether at home, school or playing in the neighborhood. Child Health Day is a day when all adults must focus attention on the needs of children everywhere, not just our own.


Hi, Eric! ^^ I have listened to most of your sequences, and even though I don't know much about music, your stuff sounds great to me. Path of the Warrior is a nice slow, somber sequence. My favorite so far is Theme of Understanding. There is talent there, and you have a good ear for what most people would consider to be quite pleasant.
I'm glad you want to share your efforts, and while seeking validation isn't a bad thing, I hope your main creative driving force isn't the prospect of gaining popularity. You mention it twice here, and even one of your sequences is named something like "If only this were popular." That sequence is wonderful, and it deserves a better title than that. I'm not trying to beat you up over it, man. It's just that you seem confident and unsure at the same time. Your music speaks for itself. Keep it up.
Damn dude how did you come up with all them beautiful melodies? you must be an expert in music theory or something holy *****.
I love all of your songs, they are just amazing to listen to.
Please post your own sequences in your own thread.
Unless you are Eric, then I highly doubt he gave you permission to re-distribute his songs and make them free downloads.