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Last night I spent some time looking for more "asymmetrical payoff stocks." I define these as long shots where I can risk a little, but if the companies recover to their full potential, even a small position will have substantial rewards.
The best way to find these stocks with potential high returns is to peruse the list of stocks Value Line Research provides each week as having very high three-to five-year potential. I then apply a private-equity mindset and search for those companies that make sense and seem like good candidates to survive long enough to provide a payoff.
Value Line's current list offers some interesting ideas, including several hospital stocks. Hospitals are one of the few groups that have been punished since the election. Hospitals have fared well since the Affordable Care Act reduced the number of uninsured patients that showed up for treatment. Now, with the incoming president committed to overturning the legislation the fear is that hospitals will once again find themselves treating the uninsured with no reasonable hope of ever getting paid.
It's unclear how this will all play out over the long run. Killing Obamacare is a great campaign theme, but a full execution of the Affordable care Act will be politically and financially difficult to implement. Donald Trump has pledged to have a plan ready to take its place before dumping the existing health-care laws, but I don't believe dumping the uninsured back in hospital emergency rooms would be a workable fix.
Two hospital stocks are among the top potential performers. Tenet Healthcare (THC) is trading at five-year lows, and Value Line thinks the stock has a chance to more than triple over the next three to five years. It is not a risk-free proposition, however, as Tenet has high levels of debt and higher-than-expected costs associated with the Vanguard Health acquisition are weighing on its bottom line.
It's worth noting, however, that Tenet has been around since 1967 and weathered various health-care panics many times before. I expect it will weather this one as well.
Community Health Systems (CYH) is taking a more proactive approach to reducing its debt. The company has committed to selling 17 hospitals, which will net about $1.2 billion. It is also working with advisers to review options and alternatives, and I don't think you can rule out a sale of the company at some point. Although Community Health is not a low-risk investment by any stretch of the imagination, the stock could easily triple, or more, over the next five years if the company is successful in reworking its balance sheet and business.
While I have not purchased any yet, I am intrigued by hospital stocks. Hospitals are a necessary part of our medical infrastructure, and any new health-care legislation has to make it possible for them to survive and profit. The sector is likely to be very volatile and driven almost entirely by headlines for the next several months, but it also appears to be provide significant long-term opportunities. If I were running a private-equity fund today, I would be taking an extended look at acquiring a portfolio of hospitals on the cheap amid the current uncertainty.
Speaking of private equity, these firms are also well represented on the list of potential high-return stocks. I have been pounding the table on private-equity stocks for some time, and it appears Value line agrees with me. In their industry overview of the group, the research firm's analysts note that, "Shares of the firms in the Public/Private equity space offer wide long-term potential. Indeed, many offer strong appreciation possibilities over the coming years thanks to good prospects for higher earnings. Also, the yields here are often robust and well covered by earnings."
KKR (KKR) , Blackstone (BX) and Apollo Global (APO) are all on the list, with KKR listed as having the highest potential three- to five-year return. All three are expected to return more than 25% annually over this timeframe.
Private equity is one of the highest-performing asset classes and owning shares of these firms gives us a chance to participate in both their investment returns and the fees they generate from their funds. These names can be very volatile, so I would use the market's ups and downs to accumulate on the cheap with the idea of owning them for a very long time.
Tomorrow, we plan to do even more long-shot shopping as I've found some fascinating stock ideas on this current Value Line list that should do well regardless of the market's gyrations over the next several years.
At the time of publication, Melvin was long KKR, APO and BX.


The foundations of Newcastle's recent successes have been built on their strong home form, which had seen them string together a five-match winning streak at St James' Park in the league.
And it looked as though the Magpies would carry that good form into Saturday's clash with Palace as they started the better of the teams.
Ritchie tested Guaita early on, however it was Rondon who was their chief threat. The Venezuelan could have scored a hat-trick in the first half alone had his finishing been more precise.
Rafael Benitez's side may feel hard done by as Miguel Almiron, Ayoze Perez and Rondon all spurned chances in the second period.
But for all Newcastle's efforts, and their 18 shots, Palace only needed one shot on target to take all three points.
The Magpies remain on 35 points having suffered back-to-back defeats for the first time since January.
"These are the kind of games that leave you very disappointed. Every game is a final and every game we will try to get three points," Benitez told Premier League Productions.
"It's a game we can't believe we lost. With the chances we had and the control we had, we made too many mistakes in the last minutes. We had enough chances to win the game."


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Home Politics Preparing for war: Iran builds mock US naval fleet to destroy in military exercises
Preparing for war: Iran builds mock US naval fleet to destroy in military exercises
On Tuesday, a number of satellite images showed a large aircraft carrier anchored in an Iranian port with a squadron of combat aircraft.
The photos shown show a life-size aircraft carrier, much like the aircraft carrier of the U.S. Navy Fleet, anchored off Iran's southern coast
The aircraft carrier photographed by the lenses is about 650 feet (198 meters) long and 160 feet (48 meters) wide.
According to Fox News, Iran built this "imaginary" model with the aim of conducting military exercises with live fire for a possible war in the region in light of the escalating tension with America.
The newspaper pointed out that this model is fully identical to the American "Nimitz" model, which supplied about 16 attack and multi-tasking fighters standing on its surface clearly.
The newspaper pointed out that Iran is seeking to implement a fake operation of the American aircraft carrier, next to the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world's oil passes
The commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards announced at the end of last month that the country's defense capabilities have public and hidden parts, and that the important and dangerous part of it is hidden.
The Revolutionary Guards Commander, Major General Salami, made the remarks in his speech during the ceremony of joining 120 combat boats of the Revolutionary Guards naval force in Bandar Abbas.
Salami stressed that this hidden force would be seen by the enemy in the event of committing any aggression, "as he will see hell when he is on fire from all sides," according to the Fars News Agency
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On display at the Vancouver Public Library, downtown.
"Let others lead small lives, but not you. Let others argue over small things, but not you. Let others leave their future in someone else's hands, but not you."
These six banners are hung across the atrium of Vancouver's iconic public downtown library building. The banners depict three sets of hands, all in different postures of openness. Although I am not a person of aboriginal decent, I hope to respectfully reflect my appreciation and sensitivity to aboriginal culture and art through careful design choices.
In preparation for this commission, I found it important to reflect on reconciliation in my own life. Embedded in all the creases and folds of my own hands is a complicated and unique history. As an immigrant, I was accepted and blessed with the abundance of this great country and I am proud to be Canadian. So how then would a nation of people with unique paths and histories approach truth and reconciliation? In this series, I hope to invite the country to be in a posture of openness. When our hands are open, we are ready to learn, grow, give, receive, and share. It is only in this place of openness that we can properly approach healing and building of our future. In many cultures, open hands are a symbol of hospitality, love and the human spirit.


So just a quick update on Korean phonology, the ᄅ pronunciation! At first I assumed that this letter would be pronounced the same way every time – by rolling the tongue, and it is! The same as a Japanese r/l, ᄅ is pronounced by rolling the tongue and it sounds closer to an r than an l however, I have found that a lot of the time it is pronounced closer to an l than an r.
Mostly when ᄅ is at the end of a word such as 'reul'/' 를'. Here it is at the beginning and end, the beginning ᄅ is pronounced closer to an r sound but the second ᄅ is pronounced closer to an l sound.
Lots of times the ᄅ will be in the middle of a word and it will be pronounced closer to an l sound such as 'molla'/'몰라'.
To make this 'inbetween-not-a-tongue-rolling-r-but-not-a-full-on-l' sound move the tip of your tongue back as if you were about to roll it to make the 'flicky-rolling-tongue-r' sound but don't flick it, keep it there. Now try to say an l sound like 'elllll' or 'ullll'. Try saying 'molla'! Or 'hullllll'!
You'll see in a lot of kdramas that the placeent/shape of the mouth when Koreans pronounce the l sound is different to a westerners.


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Top 20 Bollywood List 2019 Movies .There are many most awaited upcoming Bollywood movies in 2019. 2019 Seems very interesting there are different genre films over the year. Here Dream Angel try to include all most awaited Upcoming Movies list detail information of 2019. Let's take a look of 20 Bollywood Upcoming Movies List 2019 with Cast and Release Date Super 30 Super 30 is an upcoming Bollywood Biographical film of Hrithik Roshan. In Super 30 Hrithik Roshan played the role of a Mathematician. The movie based on real story of Anand Kumar. Hrithik Roshan upcoming Movie super 30 also star Munal Thakur as lead actress. Hrithik Roshan Super 30 also making clash with Kangana Ranaut Manikarnika the queen of Jhansi both film are release in 25 January 2019. Manikarnika the Queen of Jhansi Manikarnika is a Historical Biographical Upcoming Bollywood film which is based on real story of queen Jhansi. Kangana Ranut playing the lead role as Queen of Jhansi in this film. Kangana Ranaut Starrer Manikarnika is set to release in 25 January 2019. Kangana Ranaut Upcoming Film Manikarnika also making clash with Hrithik Roshan Super 30. Akshay Kumar playing the lead role in Kesari. Kesari movie is based on Battle of Sharghari. Kesari is one of the big budget upcoming period drama movie of Bollywood Parineeti Chopra playing the lead actress in Kesari movie. Kesari is set to release in March 2019. Gully Boy Gully Boy is a musical romantic drama film starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt at the lead role. It's the first time Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt are coming together in a film. Gully Boy is directed by Zoya Akhtar. Raveer Singh will play the role of a street Rapper in this film. Bharat Bharat is one of the most awaited upcoming Big budget Bollywood period drama film which is the official remake of Ode to my Father. Bharat movie starring Salman Khan at the lead role also star Katrina Kaif, Disha Patani as lead actress. Bharat movie is directed by Ali Abbas Zafar. Salman Khan most awaited upcoming Film Bharat is set to release in EID 2019. Operation Khukri Operation Khukri is based on real story where Shahrukh Khan play the lead role. Operation Khukri also starring Rajkumar Rao. Shahrukh Khan Starrer Operation Khukri is set to release in Mid-2019. ABCD 3 Remo D'Souza already announced his upcoming film where Varun Dhawan and Katrina Kaif will play the lead role. Varun Dhawan and Katrina Kaif upcoming Movie ABCD 3 will biggest dance flim of the year. Abcd 3 is set to release in November 2019. Yrf Hrithik Vs Tiger Still this biggest action film Title not finalized. Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff Upcoming action film lead actress Vaani Kapoor and the movie is directed by Sidharth Anand. Yrf Untitled Hrithik Vs Tiger is set to release October 2019. Housefull 4 Housefull 4 is one of the most awaited upcoming comedy film of 2019. Housefull 4 Starring Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Bobby Deol, Bamon Irani. Good News Good News movie starring Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor Khan. Kalank Kalank is an upcoming period drama film of 2019 which is based on India partition. Kalank Movie starring Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit, Varun Dhawan, Sonakshi Sinha and Alia Bhatt at the lead role. Panipat There are three historical battle already happen in Panipat. Panipat movie starring Sanjay Dutt, Karti Sanon and Arjun Kapoor at the lead role. Panipat also set to release in 2019. Arjun Reddy Remake After the success of Arjun Reddy Shahid Kapoor is peeping to make the remake of the film. Saaho Saaho is an upcoming most awaited big budget Bollywood film. Saaho movie starring Prabhas, Shraddha Kapoor and Neil Nitin Mukesh at the lead role. Prabhas Saaho Movie budget over 150 Crore. Kick 2 Kick 2 is another most awaited action Bollywood movie of 2019. Kick 2 is the sequel of Kick movie. Kick 2 Starring Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez at the lead role. Kick 2 is set to release December 2019. Salute Salute is an upcoming Biographical Bollywood movie which is based on Rakesh Sharma Biography. Shahrukh Khan playing the lead role as Rakesh Sharma in Salute. Kapil Dev Biopic 83 Kapil Dev Biopic 83 starring Ranveer Singh at the lead role and DIRECTED BY Kabir Khan. Taanaji Taanaji is an upcoming war drama starring Ajay Devgn at the lead role. Student of the year 2 Student of the year 2 starring Tiger Shroff at the lead role. Music Track: NIVIRO - The Guardian Of Angels [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds. Watch: https://youtu.be/yHU6g3-35IU Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/TGOAYO Here all the images are collected from www.google.com Thanks for watching Top 20 Bollywood List 2019 Movies
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Arrival of the casket of former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole to the U.S. Capitol. Dole will lie in state until Friday's departure to a funeral service at National Cathedral.
Former senator and congressman Bob Dole is lying in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, in the building where he served more than three decades as a lawmaker from Kansas.
At a ceremony Thursday morning, President Biden, who served with Dole for 25 years in the Senate, remembered his former colleague as a great friend, as "a giant of our history" and a hero of democracy.
Dole died Dec. 5 at the age of 98.
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A joint services military honor guard carries the casket containing the remains of the late Sen. Bob Dole into the U.S. Capitol where he will lie in state on December 9, 2021 in Washington, D.C. Following the casket are Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley; Dole's wife, former Sen. Elizabeth Dole; and daughter, Robin.
With his widow, former Sen. Elizabeth Dole, and his daughter Robin looking on, Biden praised Dole for putting principle over party, saying the only way forward for democracy is through unity and consensus.
"May we follow his wisdom and his timeless truth," Biden said.
Congressional leaders also praised Dole. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell called him the last of the greatest generation to run for president — something he did, unsuccessfully, three times. He said Dole, severely wounded in World War II, "spent decades carrying fellow veterans and Americans with disabilities on his shoulders."
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Former Sen. Elizabeth Dole rests her head on the casket of her husband and former Sen. Bob Dole (R-KS) in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol building, where lays in state, on Dec. 9, 2021 in Washington, D.C.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called Dole "a champion of those whose lives were marked by struggle."
Dole will lie in state through the day. A funeral service for him takes place Friday at the Washington National Cathedral. There will also be a ceremony at the World War II Memorial in Washington, and then Dole's remains will be flown to his home state of Kansas for ceremonies there.
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U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden pay their respects at the casket of former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole (R-KS) as he lies in state in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. The former Senate Majority Leader and Republican presidential nominee, will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda all day before being taken to the National Cathedral for a funeral service.
The casket of former Sen. Bob Dole arrives in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol building, where he will lie in state, on Capitol Hill on Dec. 9, 2021 in Washington, D.C. He ran for president three times and became the Republican nominee for president in 1996.
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Betty Meyer, former secretary for Sen. Dole, pays her respects. The casket will remain at the Capitol until Friday's departure to the funeral service at National Cathedral.
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Robin Dole, center, is escorted into a ceremony for her late father, former Sen. Bob Dole at the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on Dec. 9, 2021 in Washington, D.C.
A mourner holds a program showing former Sen. Bob Dole, prior to a congressional ceremony to honor Dole, in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Dec. 9, 2021 in Washington, D.C. The former Senate Majority Leader and GOP presidential nominee, will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda on Thursday before being taken to the National Cathedral for a funeral service on Friday.
President Joe Biden greets former Sen. Elizabeth Dole as they gather to pay their respects to former Sen. Bob Dole as he lies in state at the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on Dec. 9, 2021 in Washington, D.C.
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From left, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi pay their respects as former Republican Senator from Kansas Bob Dole, lies in state in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 9, 2021.
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Democratic Sen. of Illinois Tammy Duckworth pays her respects in front of former Sen. Bob Dole, in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol.
Arrival of the casket of former Sen. Bob Dole to the U.S. Capitol. Dole will lie in state until tomorrow's departure to the funeral service at National Cathedral.
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In celebration of the release of a deluxe edition of their book Martha's Flowers (Clarkson Potter, $75), Martha Stewart and Kevin Sharkey hosted a petal-filled event at Baccarat's Upper East Side showroom.
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Пољско отварање (познато и као "орангутан" или "пољско" ) је неуобичајено шаховско отварање које почиње потезом:

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Према различитим базама података, од двадесет могућих првих потеза са бијелог, потез 1.б4 заузима девето мјесто по популарности.  Сматра се неправилним отварањем, па је класификовано под шифром А00 у Енциклопедији шаховских отварања ( ЕЦО ).

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Отворење никада није било популарно на највишем нивоу, мада су га многи истакнути играчи повремено играли (на пример, Ричард Рети против Абрахама Спеијера у Схевенингену 1923. и Борис Спаски против Васили Смислова у мечу Москва 1960. - Лењинград ). Совјетски играч Алексеј Павлович Соколски (1908–1969) написао је монографију о овом отварању 1963. године, Дебиут 1 б2 – б4 .

Можда је његова најпознатија употреба била у игри Тартаковер против Мароцзија, на шаховском турниру у Њујорку 1924, 21. марта 1924.  Назив "Орангутан отварање" потиче од те игре: играчи су претходног дана посетили Зоолошки врт Бронк, где се Тартаковер консултовао орангутаном по имену Сусан, а она је некако наговестила, Тартаковер је инсистирао на томе да отвори б4. Такође, Тартаковер је приметио да га потез пјешака на б5 подсећа на орангутана. У тој конкретној партији Тартаковер је из отвореног места изашао са пристојне позиције, али партија је била нереијешена.   Аљехин, који је играо на турниру и написао књигу о њему, рекао је да је 1.б4 стари потез и да је проблем што открива намјере бијелога, пре него што бијели сазна какве су намјере црнога.

Отварање се у великој мјери темељи на тактикама на даминој страни или ф6- и г7-пољима. Црни може реаговати на различите начине: На примјер, црни може да заузме центар са 1 ... д5 (по могућности слиједи 2. Лб2 Дд6, нападају б4 поље и подржавају ... е7 –е5),  1 ... е5 или 1 ... ф5. Мање амбициозни потези као што је 1. . . Сф6, 1 ... ц6 (назива се Оутфланк варијанта, припрема. . . Дб6 или ... а5) и 1 ... е6 су такође разумни. Рјеђи покушаји су вршени са 1 ... а5 или 1 ... ц5.  Одговор  црнога1 ... е6 обично прати ... д5,. . . Сф6 и евентуално ... ц5. После 1.б4 е5, нормално је да бијели игнорише напад на б-пјешака и игра 2. Лб2, када су 2 ... д6, 2 ... ф6 и 2. . . Лхб4 се сви могу играти. Након 1 ... а5, бијели ће највероватније играти 2.б5 и искористити слабост црнога на даминој страни. Црни 1 ... ц5 је много оштрији и агресивнији и нормално се користи да би се избегла теорија. Након узимања фигуре, црни ће генерално вршити притисак на ц5-поље и развиће напад против слабе структуре бијелога на даминој страни по цијени инфериорне централне позиције.

Именоване варијанте

 1 ... ц5 (Бирминген гамбит)
 1 ... ц6 (Оутфланк варијанта)
 1 ... ц6 2. Лб2 а5 3.б5 цхб5 4.е4 (Шулхер гамбит)
 1 ... д5 2. Лб2 ц6 3.а4 (Миерс варијанта)
 1 ... д5 2. Лб2 Дд6 3.а3 е5 4. Сф3 е4 5. Сд4 Сф6 6.ц4! дхц4 7.е3 Ле7 8. Лхц4 0-0 9. Сц3 (Њемачка одбрана)
 1 ... е5 2.а3 (Бугајевов напад)
 1 ... е5 2. Лб2 ц5 (Волфертс гамбит)
 1 ... е5 2. Лб2 ф6 3.е4 Лхб4 (Тартаковер гамбит)
 1 ... е5 2. Лб2 ф6 3.е4 Лхб4 4. Лц4 Сц6 5.ф4 Де7 6.ф5 г6 (Бринкманова варијанта)
 1. . . Са6 (Букерова одбрана, Кингсли варијанта)
 1. . . Сц6 (Григоријанска варијација)
 1. . . Сф6 2. Лб2 г6 3.г4 (пољски шиљак)
 1. . . Сх6 (Карниевски Вариатион)
 1 ... б5 (Куленова варијанта)

Референце

Литература

 Кониковски, Јерзи ; Сосзински, Марек: Отварање Соколског 1.б4 у теорији и пракси . Русселл Ентерприсес, Милфорд САД 2009,

Спољашње везе

 ЕЦО А00: пољско (соколско) отварање
 1. б4 варијације и игре Марека Трокенхеима (Марекова 1.б4 Енциклопедија)
 Соколски
 Извештај о отварању  Бирмингхам Гамбит: 1.б4 ц5 (148 игре)
 Извештај о отварању  Тартаковер Гамбит: 1.б4 е5 2.  Бб2 ф6 3.е4 Бкб4 (783 игре)

Шаховска отварања
Шах у 1924.

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Q: npm install not reading package.json not sure what's going on but I have a box running on ubuntu through digital ocean and just cloned my git repo. I have a package.json that is correctly formatted (I've used it before) with ~20 dependencies.
the current dir where I cloned has chmod777 and when I
sudo npm install

It starts installing packages but node_modules doesn't get created nor do any of my node dependencies get pulled in from my package.json and there's a killed log at end of install attempt
Is there anywhere I can begin to debug this? I'm running the latest npm version (3.8.8) and node 5.8
edit: here's the output of npm install
npm WARN deprecated graceful-fs@3.0.8: graceful-fs v3.0.0 and before will fail on node releases >= v6.0. Please update to graceful-fs@^4.0.0 as soon as possible. Use 'npm ls graceful-fs' to find it in the tree.
npm WARN deprecated graceful-fs@2.0.3: graceful-fs v3.0.0 and before will fail on node releases >= v6.0. Please update to graceful-fs@^4.0.0 as soon as possible. Use 'npm ls graceful-fs' to find it in the tree.
npm WARN deprecated graceful-fs@1.2.3: graceful-fs v3.0.0 and before will fail on node releases >= v6.0. Please update to graceful-fs@^4.0.0 as soon as possible. Use 'npm ls graceful-fs' to find it in the tree.
npm WARN deprecated lodash@0.10.0: lodash@<3.0.0 is no longer maintained. Upgrade to lodash@^4.0.0.
npm WARN deprecated wrench@1.4.4: wrench.js is deprecated! You should check out fs-extra (https://github.com/jprichardson/node-fs-extra) for any operations you were using wrench for. Thanks for all the usage over the years.
npm WARN deprecated npmconf@2.1.2: this package has been reintegrated into npm and is now out of date with respect to npm
npm WARN deprecated graceful-fs@1.1.14: graceful-fs v3.0.0 and before will fail on node releases >= v6.0. Please update to graceful-fs@^4.0.0 as soon as possible. Use 'npm ls graceful-fs' to find it in the tree.
npm WARN deprecated lodash@1.0.2: lodash@<3.0.0 is no longer maintained. Upgrade to lodash@^4.0.0.
npm WARN deprecated jade@1.11.0: Jade has been renamed to pug, please install the latest version of pug instead of jade
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Killed

and here's my package.json
{
  "name": "app",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "main": "server.js",
  "private": true,
  "scripts": {
    "test": "echo \"Error: no test specified\" && exit 1",
    "start": "node ./bin/www"
  },
  "dependencies": {
    "body-parser": "~1.10.2",
    "bower": "~1.4.1",
    "cheerio": "~0.20.0",
    "connect-mongo": "latest",
    "cookie-parser": "latest",
    "express": "latest",
    "express-session": "latest",
    "growl": "~1.8.1",
    "grunt": "~0.4.5",
    "grunt-bower-task": "~0.4.0",
    "grunt-contrib-concat": "~1.0.0",
    "grunt-contrib-copy": "~0.8.0",
    "grunt-contrib-jshint": "~1.0.0",
    "grunt-contrib-sass": "~1.0.0",
    "grunt-contrib-uglify": "~1.0.0",
    "grunt-contrib-watch": "~0.6.1",
    "grunt-html2js": "~0.3.2",
    "grunt-notify": "~0.4.1",
    "grunt-script-link-tags": "^1.0.2",
    "log4js": "~0.6.33",
    "method-override": "~2.0.2",
    "moment": "^2.12.0",
    "mongoose": "~4.4.7",
    "npm": "^3.8.6",
    "passport": "latest",
    "passport-openid": "latest",
    "request": "latest",
    "socket.io": "~1.4.5",
    "socket.io-client": "^1.4.5",
    "time-grunt": "~1.2.1",
    "winston": "^2.2.0"
  }
}

A: I think it's the memory running out. you can look at /var/log/syslog to find out if it was node. found here: what can cause nodejs to print killed and exit.
or try adding a swap file.

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Exeter-Milligan Signs to Play Volleyball At Midland
Amber Pribyl signs to play volleyball at Midland University surrounded by her parents Tim and Mary Kay Pribyl and Midland Coach Paul Giesselmann and Exeter-Milligan Coach Darcy White.
Midland University is where Exeter-Milligan senior Amber Pribyl will step onto the collegiate volleyball scene.
She isn't the first Pribyl to do so and will follow her sister, Heather, a Midland graduating senior who helped lead the volleyball team to two back to back NAIA National Championship Tournament appearances.
Midland Coach Paul Giesselmann has no doubt that Amber is a great fit for Midland, "I think one of things we always look for when we are for recruiting student athletes for Midland for volleyball is we want to look at high character young women and Amber fits that obviously. We want great students and she fits that category. For us we want a well-rounded athlete, not necessarily the young girl who her whole life all she did was volleyball. We want kids that are multi-sport athletes so we feel like they have a lot of potential left in them. That is what we see in Amber, we see that multi-sport athlete, high character, good student."
Pribyl is comfortable with the campus and the program at Midland, "I love their campus and their volleyball program. I am familiar with them and the way they do things."
Part of what Giesselmann sees in Pribyl is her athleticism. "We aren't 100 percent sure where we are going to play her yet . . .in the middle or on the right side. The thing is we know what we are getting with her and her family because her older sister obviously was a great player and a great role model for the program and we see Amber being that same type of player."
Exeter-Milligan Coach White noted that Pribyl will make an immediate impact, "Amber has the ability to control the net with her defensive skills. She has great jumping ability and moves from pin to pin with ease. She will contribute immediately to their team because she will provide their varsity with quality competition in practice."
Pribyl attributes a lot of her success in volleyball to White. "We have always gone hard with Coach White. We have always lifted hard in the summers and gone even harder in the preseason conditioning and then the beginning practices of the season."
Coach White sees a bright future for Pribyl, "Amber continues to grow as a player. She certainly hasn't reached her potential, and I am excited to see her take her skills to the next level. Amber is a great all-around student and athlete. She is just a very well-rounded individual and I am sure she will thrive in a college setting."
Gieselmann appreciated where White has taken the program at Exeter-Milligan, "Darcy does a great job obviously with the program down here. I thought it was outstanding to have Amber being able to finish her career at the state tournament because that is one of the things we look for when we are looking at kids we want student athletes who have been playing in pressure situations and I will tell you what there is no more of a pressure situation than playing at a district final and if you don't win you aren't going to state."
"Darcy has done a nice job here over the years getting to state tournaments so it puts them in those situations so we know how they are going to react once they get to college."
Pribyl noted the difference that the state tournaments have made in her career, "Going to state makes volleyball more fun. State gets you playing at a higher level. It's the best of the best you're playing with. We've been successful and hope to continue the success in college. Hopefully we can do that at nationals, again."
White was confident in Pribyl's success at the college level, "I feel that any athlete or individual who has the ability (and gets the chance) to continue playing their sport in college has the benefit of enhancing their college experience because it provides them with a "ready-made" family in their team, it gives them the opportunity to compete, travel, and meet new people. It requires commitment, desire, and hard work. College athletes learn how to manage their time and tend to be very responsible individuals."
Pribyl has received accolades in all three sports at Exeter-Milligan in addition to her success in the classroom. Her senior year Amber was named on the CRC All-Conference First Team, the Omaha World Herald First Team, the Lincoln Journal Star First team and the York News Times All Area Team. As Giesselmann noted Pribyl is a multi-talented athlete also garnering recognition for her talents on the basketball court this year. Pribyl was an honorable mention for the CRC All-Conference team along with one from the Nebraska Prep Zone All-Nebraska team. The York News Times chose her as a member on their all-area team. Her junior year she topped the York News Times lists in rebounds - total/AVG per game and was third in the area for steals. Pribyl has consistently qualified for the State track meet for Exeter-Milligan on both a relay team and in high jump and will most likely this year as well. She was chosen as the Exeter-Milligan Senior Female Athlete of the Year.
Pribyl has shined off the playing field as well. She has participated in one-act and spring play and FCCLA. She is a member of the National Honor Society, a member of the Exeter-Milligan Band and participates in 4-H. She maintains the highest GPA for a senior at Exeter-Milligan.
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The first printed map of Derbyshire
By SAXTON, Christopher, 1579
[Derbyshire] Universi Derbiensis Comitatus graphica descriptio 1577
British Isles English Counties
Author: SAXTON, Christopher
Publication place: London
Publisher: Christopher Saxton
Physical description: Double-page engraved map, fine original colour in outline, some offsetting, contemporary annotation on verso in brown ink, some light marginal soiling, one small minor tear to margin, not affecting plate.
This is the first map of Derbyshire ever created, made by Christopher Saxton in 1577 as part of the series of county maps that formed his seminal Atlas of England and Wales. While this work was originally used by the officials of Queen Elizabeth I for administrative and defensive purposes, the individual maps later became available as separate sheets, popular library additions for influential residents of the surveyed counties. The landscape and settlements of Derbyshire are here illustrated with the rivers, hills, towns and villages, labelled with their English names. Of particular interest to its contemporary users would have been the estates, pictured as enclosed deer parks, which represent the land owned by the local gentry. One such example is the Peak Forest in the North East of the county, which was then owned by the crown. There are records noting concern about the diminishing number of deer in the estate, and subsequently a permanent steward was appointed to oversee their maintenance. This accounts for the small building featured within the enclosure on the map, labelled 'the chamber in ye forest'.
The left side of the map contains the two crests which appear on all of Saxton's county maps: in the upper corner, the royal coat-of-arms, and in the lower corner, the heraldic crest of the Seckford family accompanied by its later Latin motto. Above this an elaborate cartouche in bold colouring contains the Latin name of the county. The map also features a scale, on which is found Saxton's name as cartographer, but which fails to note the engraver. From the 33 county maps in the atlas, however, it is apparent that a small team of Flemish and English engravers were responsible for the creation of the copper plates with which the maps were printed. The very plate used to create this map is known to have been in use up until 1720, having been re-engraved at several points. Additionally, like all the maps in Saxton's 'Atlas of England and Wales', this map bears his watermark, a bunch of grapes, to identify the work as original.
Christopher Saxton (c.1542–c.1611)
Christopher Saxton is known as "the father of English cartography". He was born in Yorkshire and apprenticed to John Rudd, to train as a surveyor. His brother Robert Saxton was also a surveyor.
More about Christopher Saxton
A nation defined… An Elizabethan wall map by "the father of English cartography"
Christopher Saxton 1583, but c1716
The Travellers Guide being the best Mapp of the Kingdom of England and Principality of Wales
Wherein are Delineated 3000 Towns & Villages more than in any Mapp yet Extent besides ye Notations of Bridges & Rivers &c. To which is added ye Direct and cross Roads according to Mr Ogilby's late Survey. Described by C. Saxton And now carefully Corrected with New Additions by Phillip Lea.


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"""
pyggle.event
This library (PYGGEL) is licensed under the LGPL by Matthew Roe and PYGGEL contributors.

The event module contains classes to grab and access events.
"""

from .include import *
from . import view
import string
import time

class Keyboard(object):
    """A simple class to store keyboard events."""
    def __init__(self):
        """Create the holder.
           Attributes:
               active -> a list of all keys hit or held
               hit -> a list of all keys hit
               held -> a list of all keys held"""
        self.active = []
        self.hook = {}

        self.hit = []
        self.held = []

    def get_ident(self, event):
        try:
            return str(event)
        except:
            return event.str

    def do_active_hit(self, event):
        self.hook[event.key] = self.get_ident(event)
        if not event.key in self.active:
            self.active.append(event.key)
            self.active.append(self.get_ident(event))
            self.hit.append(event.key)
            self.hit.append(self.get_ident(event))

    def do_keyup(self, event):
        if event.key in self.active:
            self.active.remove(event.key)
            self.active.remove(self.hook[event.key])
            x = self.hook[event.key]
            del self.hook[event.key]
            return x

class Mouse(object):
    """A simple class to store mouse events."""
    all_names = {1:"left", 2:"middle", 3:"right", 4:"wheel-up", 5:"wheel-down"}
    def __init__(self):
        """Create the holder.
           Attributes:
               active -> a list of all mouse buttons that were clicked or held
               hit -> a list of all mouse buttons that were clicked
               held -> a list of all mouse buttons that were held"""
        self.active = []
        self.motion = [0,0]

        self.hit = []
        self.held = []

    def get_pos(self):
        """Return the mouse pos."""
        return view.screen.get_mouse_pos()

    def get_name(self, button):
        """Return the 'name' that matches the button, ie:
           1 -> left
           2 -> middle
           3 -> right
           4 -> wheel-up
           5 -> wheel-down"""
        if button in self.all_names:
            return self.all_names[button]
        return "extra-%s"%button

    def do_active_hit(self, event):
        """Add a hit event."""
        if not event.button in self.active:
            name = self.get_name(event.button)
            self.active.append(event.button)
            self.active.append(name)
            self.hit.append(event.button)
            self.hit.append(name)

    def do_buttonup(self, event):
        """Remove a button from active list."""
        if event.button in self.active:
            name = self.get_name(event.button)
            self.active.remove(event.button)
            self.active.remove(name)

class Dispatcher(object):
    """A simple dispatcher class, that allows you to bind functions to events, and execute them all with a single command."""
    def __init__(self):
        """Create the Dispatcher object."""
        self.name_bindings = {}

    def bind(self, name, function):
        """Bind 'function' to the event 'name'.
           name can be anything that works as a python dict key (string, number, etc.)
           function must be a python function or method"""
        if name in self.name_bindings:
            self.name_bindings[name].append(function)
        else:
            self.name_bindings[name] = [function]

    def fire(self, name, *args, **kwargs):
        """Execute command 'name', calls any functions bound to this event with args/kwargs.
           name can be anything that works as a python dict key (string, number, etc.)
           *args/**kwargs are the arguments to use on any function calls bound to this event"""
        if name in self.name_bindings:
            for func in self.name_bindings[name]:
                func(*args, **kwargs)

class Handler(object):
    """A simple event handler. This object catches and stores events, as well as fire off any callbacks attached to them.
       There should only ever be one Handler in use at once, as only one handler can get a specific event.
       If a gui is used, it will "take control" of teh event handler, ie,
           any events it catches will be suppressed here (they can still be accessed at gui_keyboard/gui_mouse)
           no callbacks will be fired, no values set - the only exceptions are:
               quit, update, mouseup, and keyup - these values will be set, but no callbacks will be fired."""
    def __init__(self):
        """Create the handler.
           Attributes:
               keyboard -> a Keyboard object storing keyboard events
               mouse -> a Mouse object storing mouse events
               quit -> bool - whether wuit signal has been sent
               dispatch -> Dispatcher object used for firing callbacks
               uncaught_events -> list of all events the Handler couldn't handle"""
        self.keyboard = Keyboard()
        self.mouse = Mouse()
        self.quit = False

        self.dispatch = Dispatcher()

        self.uncaught_events = []

        self.all_guis = []
        self.gui = None
        self.gui_keyboard = Keyboard()
        self.gui_mouse = Mouse()
        self.gui_uncaught_events = []

    def bind_to_event(self, event, function):
        """Bind a callback function to an event.
           event must be the name of an input event, event names are:
               keydown - when a key is pressed
               keyup - when a key is released
               keyhold - when a mouse key is held
               keyactive - when a mouse key is active
               mousedown - when a mouse button is pressed
               mouseup - when a mouse button is released
               mousehold - when a mouse button is held
               mouseactive - when a mouse button is active
               quit - when the QUIT event was fired (ie the X box on the window is hit)
               uncaught-event - when an unsupported event is fired
               update - called at end of grabbing events/firing callbacks.
           function must be a python function or method that accepts the proper args for each event,
           event args are:
               keydown, keyup, keyhold: key->Pygame event key, string->the Python str of the key, or the unicode of the key
                   string will be the key pressed, ie, the a key is "a" (or "A" with shift/caps)
               mousedown, mouseup, mousehold: button->Pygame event button, string-> the "name" of the button
                   string will be "left", "right", "middle", "wheel-up", "wheel-down", or "extra-N" where N is the Pygame event button
               uncaught-event: event->the Pygame event
               quit, update: None"""
        self.dispatch.bind(event, function)

    def replace_event(self, event, function):
        """This is the same as bind_to_event, except that it forces function to be the only one attached to the event,
           instead of allowing several."""
        self.dispatch.name_bindings[event] = []
        self.bind_to_event(event, function)

    def handle_event(self, event):
        """Handle an event, store in proper object, and fire callbacks."""
        if event.type == KEYDOWN:
            if self.gui and self.gui.handle_keydown(event.key, str(event.str)):
                self.gui_keyboard.do_active_hit(event)
                return None
            self.keyboard.do_active_hit(event)

            self.dispatch.fire("keydown", event.key,
                               self.keyboard.get_ident(event))

        elif event.type == KEYUP:
            x = self.keyboard.do_keyup(event)
            xb = self.gui_keyboard.do_keyup(event)
            if self.gui and self.gui.handle_keyup(event.key, xb):
                return None
            if x or xb:
                self.dispatch.fire("keyup", event.key, x)
            else:
                if self.gui and self.gui.handle_uncaught_event(event):
                    self.gui_uncaught_events.append(event)
                    return None
                self.uncaught_events.append(event)
                self.dispatch.fire("uncaught-event", event)

        elif event.type == MOUSEBUTTONDOWN:
            name = self.mouse.get_name(event.button)
            if self.gui and self.gui.handle_mousedown(event.button, name):
                self.gui_mouse.do_active_hit(event)
                return None
            self.mouse.do_active_hit(event)
            self.dispatch.fire("mousedown", event.button, name)

        elif event.type == MOUSEBUTTONUP:
            self.gui_mouse.do_buttonup(event)
            self.mouse.do_buttonup(event)
            name = self.mouse.get_name(event.button)
            if self.gui and self.gui.handle_mouseup(event.button, name):
                return None
            self.dispatch.fire("mouseup", event.button, name)

        elif event.type == MOUSEMOTION:
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Hotdog band member Rene Garcia dies
Rene was the lead guitarist of the group known for songs such as 'Manila,' 'Bongga ka Day' and 'Ikaw Ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko'
Published 12:36 AM, September 03, 2018
Updated 1:42 PM, September 03, 2018
RENE GARCIA. Rene, known as the lead guitarist of the group Hotdog has died after suffering a cardiac arrest. Photo from Facebook/Rene Garcia
MANILA, Philippines – Rene Garcia, known by many as a member of the iconic Filipino band Hotdog, died on Sunday, September 2. He was 65.
The news of his death was confirmed to Rappler by Rene's elder brother Greg, who said that Rene died at around 6:20 pm due to cardiac arrest.
"Perhaps the music industry will now give him the recognition he deserves in changing OPM in the country," Garcia said.
Rene was the lead guitarist of the band while another brother, Dennis, was the bassist. The brothers formed the band along with solo female lead singer Ella del Rosario.
Hotdog is one of the groups that pioneered "Manila Sound" in the '70s with hits such as "Manila," "Bongga Ka Day", "Pers Lab", "Ikaw Ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko", and "Bitin sa 'Yo" which Rene sang with Ella.
Hotdog performed during the proclamation ceremonies of the Miss Universe beauty pageant held at the Folk Arts Theater in Manila in July 1974. Rene and Ella did a duet of "Ikaw Ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko" before an international audience.
Rene's wake starts Monday, September 3, at the Manila Memorial Chapels in Sucat, Parañaque. He will be at the Agoncillo chapel. – Rappler.com
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About Grier School
Grier School, a girls' college-preparatory day and boarding school for students in grades 7-12, offers an individualized education in academics, dance, riding, music, the visual arts, theatre, and a great variety of recreational and team sports.
At Grier, students are free to explore new opportunities in a supportive, encouraging environment. Girls are free to try new paths, to follow ambitions, and to pursue leadership roles. In finding her voice and comprehending her value, a student at Grier comes to recognize the power and potential of being a girl in the 21st century. At Grier, girls become emboldened, engaged, and poised for the future.
Grier Academics
Students find wide variety in the Grier curriculum, which offers classes ranging from college preparatory to Advanced Placement (AP) and in-depth scholarship through electives and advanced offerings. At Grier, small classes, passionate teachers, and hands-on experiences involve students and immerse them in a culture of achievement.
Grier Programs
Our Signature Programs in Visual Art, Dance, Music, and Riding continue to grow and evolve to match our students' passions. These programs include 30+ instructors and 100-percent student participation. In keeping with our belief that every student should have the opportunity to pursue areas of interest, appropriate courses and instruction are available for both the novice and the aficionada.
As a boarding and day school, one experiences a sense of sisterhood at Grier, a family of friends that appreciates each other's talents and character. Club events and weekend activities ensure that our students' free time enriches their Grier experiences and build relationships among students, faculty, and housemothers.
Students at Grier participate in a variety of performing arts that includes Music, Musical Theatre, Dramatic Arts, and Dance. The instructors at Grier are top-notch and our facilities include a Dance Building, Instrumental Music Building, a Vocal Music Suite, Auditorium, several sound-insulated practice rooms, instrument and costume storage.
In addition to academic courses, Grier students have many other opportunities to participate in the performing arts, specific to each department.
List of 10 items.
AP Music Theory
This intensive course is designed to develop musical skills that will lead to a thorough understanding of music composition and theory. Students will be required to read, notate, write, sing and listen to music to develop their aural, composition, analytical and performance skills. Upon completing the course, students will be prepared and are required to take the AP Music Theory Exam. Students going to college will be able to apply for credit or placement into advanced theory classes, depending on the individual colleges' AP policies. This course is for students in grades 10-12 (9th grade with private music teacher recommendation). Prerequisites: Some prior knowledge of music theory is recommended though not required. Must have experience on an instrument or voice.
Beginning Piano Class I & II
A class for any student who has never had piano before or wants a beginning refresher course. Small groups each have their own keyboard equipped with headphones which are removed for ensemble playing. There is some homework, but the majority of the work is done in class. A second semester class is offered for those who wish to continue.
Grier Singers (Honors Choir)
This intensive class is designed for the serious vocal student who wishes to develop her solo and ensemble technique while expanding her knowledge and appreciation of group repertoire. Students will be a part of an active and dynamic performing ensemble, which encompasses a variety of periods and styles.
This course grows students' understanding of Western art music ("Classical Music") in its contexts from the Medieval through Modern periods. It will include rudimentary ear training, dictation, and music theory when applicable, and may briefly delve into folk, jazz, and other styles depending on students' interests.
Music Lessons Intensive
This course is designed for the serious music student who wishes to focus on music as a possible career choice. Students will take three or more private music lessons per week.
Beginning Musical Theatre
Students work with our vocal teacher in small groups to perform short scenes from Broadway musicals. Students will learn to develop characters through class activities and performing group and individual pieces. Students will be evaluated on written work, performances and class participation. This class is scheduled after school two days per week. Prerequisites: All students must audition.
Intermediate Musical Theatre
Students will study musical theatre genres and styles through reading, lectures and performing. Topics included in the course will include (but are not limited to) musical theatre history, audition preparation, and rehearsal strategies. Students will perform studied pieces individually and in ensembles. Students will be evaluated on written work, performances and class participation. This class is scheduled after school two days per week. Prerequisites: All students must audition. Necessary skills include tap, jazz, voice lessons, and the ability to match pitch and sing harmonies.
In this class, students in grades 10-12 become familiar with digital recording equipment and editing software. Students learn the differences among a wide variety of microphones and how to position them when recording various instruments in order to achieve a high quality recording.
Sound editing is done on AVID's ProTools software using AVID control surfaces. Students begin by learning basic editing techniques using simple voice recordings, then progress to editing pieces of music with enough precision to make the edits virtually inaudible. Music editing advances to the point where mistakes that were recorded during actual live performances are corrected and enhanced to yield a recording that sounds perfect.
Mixing multitrack recordings is also covered in this class. This deals with positioning instruments and/or voices in appropriate places along the "sound horizon", adjusting audio levels to achieve a good blend of sounds and applying extra enhancements (EQ, compression and reverb) to the recordings.
The class also gains extensive real world experience in setting up microphones, running audio cables and programming an audio console for the various large-scale live performances that take place at the school. There are at least three such events each semester.
Introduction to Acting I
Through written and performance activities like improvisation and theatre games, students will be exposed to voice training, diction training, mind and body training for stage acting. Students will have beginning make-up training. Students will perform monologues and scenes and at the end of this semester, students will have a head shot and resume so they can audition anywhere.
Introduction to Acting II
A continuation of Acting I, in the second semester students will be introduced to character development, scene development and analysis, dialects, physicality of characters. Students will continue to be introduced to make-up techniques. Students will perform skits and scenes for student assemblies. At the end of the semester, students will perform in front of faculty judges. Students will have a notebook of valuable information and exercises at the end of this class.
List of 4 members.
Ginger Reinhardt
Music Department Chair
Ginger Reinhardt hails from Montana where she grew up in a rural farming community. After graduating from high school, she attended Montana State University-Billings with a double major in elementary education and music education. Ginger earned several awards in singing competitions including Montana Teachers National Association, National Association of Teachers of Singing, as well as the university's Musician of the Year award. Ms. Reinhardt graduated with two degrees in education and accepted a graduate teaching position at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, where she taught applied voice while studying voice under Donna Harler-Smith.
While attending UNL, she performed with the University Singers with whom she toured in several states and made her solo premiere at Carnegie Hall. She participated in several operas and musical theater productions including Die Fledermaus, Street Scene, and My Fair Lady. She was Susanna in the university's production of The Marriage of Figaro, Sarah in Guys and Dolls, Cinderella in Into the Woods, and Amalia in the world premiere of Stork Derby. After graduating with a Masters in Music (vocal performance), Ginger moved to Connecticut where she taught music and choir at Hall Memorial School for three years. She also taught courses at the University of Connecticut's Community School of the Arts and maintained a private vocal studio. Ginger directed Hall School's production of Honk! and performed the role of Judy/Ginger in Ruthless with the Broad Brook Opera House. Ginger now works with the Grier Music Department as vocal and piano instructor, choral director, and musical theater instructor.
Mark Minnich
Teacher, arranger, performer, and arts entrepreneur, Mark takes joy in creating thrilling musical endeavors and growing passionate young artists. An enthusiast of diverse musical styles, Mark thrives in jazz combos, Latin rock bands, new music ensembles, string quartets, and more. He has performed with the Mannheim Steamroller orchestra, the world tour of Chicago: The Musical, and Grammy award winning pianist Billy Childs. Mark is concertmaster of the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra, associate concertmaster of the Penn's Woods Music Festival Orchestra, and a member of the Allegria Ensemble. Mark and his wife Sally perform together as Revamped; described as daring and innovative, this vivacious husband and wife violin duo fuses pop, jazz, classical, rock, and folk styles in a way entirely their own. They create concert experiences with artistically profound and impossibly complex arrangements, electronic and altered instruments, vibrant color coordination, theatrics, and signature stunts- all done with mind-boggling precision- to awe and inspire audiences around the world. Through extended techniques of their own invention, these two performers become the stride pianists of the string world, evoking the sonic landscapes of large ensembles of diverse instrumentation to impress audiences of all ages. Integration with live-streaming and social media places viewers in the center of the action, while a touch of humor and their personable interactions round out every unforgettable show. The duo has arranged dozens of signature works, available for viewing on their website.
Mark holds a B.M. in Violin Performance from Bowling Green State University, as well as an M.M. in Violin Performance and an M.A. in Music Theory and History from Penn State. Mark has performed in the United States, Canada, Germany, Austria, Poland, China, Greece, and Tanzania, and has played as soloist with the Firelands Symphony, the Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, the Altoona Symphony, the Cleveland Pops Orchestra, and the Williamsport Symphony. Mark's teaching combines influences from the Suzuki Method and Eastern European methodology, integrated with a variety of genres to enhance student engagement. Mark strives for balanced development of musicality, precision, and natural motions. He coaches students through carefully layered practice methodology, and emphasizes pragmatic audience engagement in performances. He teaches violin, viola, chamber ensembles, group classes, composition, music theory, music history, and orchestra at the Grier School, the State College Music Academy, and the State College Suzuki Program. As an arts entrepreneur, Mark's work emphasizes the role of social media and technology in audience engagement and growth, and encourages innovation in concert design and presentation. Mark was president of the Penn's Woods Music Festival advisory council, and has worked with boards for the Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra, and the SAVVY Arts Venture Challenge.
Julia Natoli
A native of Rochester, NY, Julia received her Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Nazareth College in 2012. She appeared in several productions with Nazareth College Opera Workshop, including L'enfant et les sortilèges (L'écureil), Così fan tutte (Dorabella), La Calisto (Diana), and Gianni Schicchi (La Ciesca). At Nazareth, she was a two-time winner of their Concerto and Aria Competition, recipient of the Excellence in Vocal Performance Award, and received the Excellency Certificate of Achievement in French Studies two years in a row. She then maintained an active role as a performer and teacher in the Rochester area for several years while studying voice with Kathryn Cowdrick of the Eastman School of Music.
Julia graduated from Penn State University this past May where she received her Master of Music degree in Voice Performance and Pedagogy while studying with Jennifer Trost. With Penn State Opera Theatre, she appeared as Bradamante in Alcina and the title role in Iolanthe. While pursuing her degree, she was able to cultivate both classical and musical theatre performance pedagogies under the tutelage of Norman Spivey and Mary Saunders Barton. She continues to enthusiastically develop classical and musical theatre style practices in her own performance as well as in her private voice studio. She is also an avid yogi and runner in addition to being a former martial artist and dancer. She enjoys using these experiences to guide her exploration of singing and music-making as part of an integrated experience of the mind and body.
Earlier this summer, Julia sang the role of Mrs. Nolan in The Medium with the Miami Music Festival Opera Institute as an Apprentice Artist. She also performed at Halifax Summer Opera Festival as La Virtue in Monteverdi's L'incoronazione di Poppea and Hippolyta in Britten's A Midsummer Night's Dream. This year, she will be pursuing her Professional Performer's Certificate in Voice at Penn State University to perform Francis Poulenc's La voix humaine and has also joined the voice faculty at the Grier School in Tyrone, PA.
Agatha Wang
Teacher Spotlight Series is 10 Episodes Strong and Counting!
If you have been following Grier on social media, you have probably seen videos from our Grier TV Teacher Spotlight series filmed and produced by tenth grade student, Edith M. At the onset of remote learning in March, Edith began interviewing Grier teachers via Zoom and has continued the process, resulting in several videos that give Grier faculty members the opportunity to share a bit about themselves.
Grier Musicians Delight with Classical Performances
Following the folk festival earlier this semester, Grier musicians took to the auditorium stage for two additional performances featuring classical music on strings and piano.
Meet Grier Series - Meet Liza E. '21!
At Grier School, we are proud of our diverse student community and culture. This year it is our goal to highlight our Grier Girls in their own words. Our new series, Meet Grier, introduces our students to our extended community while showcasing their achievements and stories.
Meet Grier Series - Meet Grace A. '23!
Folk Fest Musicians Entertain
Student musicians in Grier's newest club, The Performers' Club, entertained students, staff, and faculty with a Folk Festival concert this weekend. The group performed folk music pieces from Ireland, England, Scotland, Appalachia, and more! Concert-goers enjoyed tasty pretzels and a hot chocolate bar as they listened.
Charlotte M. Shines in "Heathers"
While studying virtually this year, Grier junior Charlotte M. starred as Heather Chandler in the high school adaptation of "Heathers: the Musical," based on the 1989 film. Charlotte's mom shared with us these fun photos of her on stage as Heather.
Meet Grier Series - Meet Student Council Day Student Representative Abby S. '21!
In this Student Council Highlight, we're featuring Student Council Day Student Representative Abby S!
Life at Grier in 2020
Life across the globe is different in many ways this fall, but here at Grier, our students are learning and thriving. Along with his students, our resident digital video teacher, Mr. Bryan Beckel filmed and produced a short video to share a glimpse of what life is like this fall at Grier.
Grier Earns A+ and #1 Best High School for Arts
For the second year running, Grier received a grade of A+ in the annual Niche Best Schools in America rankings! This overall A+ rating indicates that Grier is one of the very best schools in the nation.
We are extremely proud also to have received top state rankings, especially the honor of #1 Best High School for the Arts in Pennsylvania! This nomination speaks to Grier's excellent signature programs in Dance, Fine Art, and Music.
Musicians Explore Diverse Sources
Grier students are happy to be making music once again with instruments and with their voices. Grier's Orchestra Director Mr. Mark Minnich is leading the instrumental musicians in an exciting journey. He states, "this year, we're engaging with great music by underrepresented composers and performers as a launching point for challenging discussions. Encountering music by women, people of color, songs written in protest and to push boundaries creates a rich and diverse experience for Grier musicians."
Gnothi Safton: a Concert Choir Final Production
Grier's Concert Choir worked hard on a final project to make up for not having their concert in person this spring. This wonderful montage features them singing Gnothi Safton (Know Thyself) along with photos from the school year. We are so proud of them!
Tune In and Support Grier Performing Arts!
The Altoona Community Theatre's (ACT) Annual Isaac Awards are going virtual in 2020! Participating high schools, including Grier, submitted videos as a way to celebrate their unrealized spring productions. Grier's Music Department had planned to perform James and the Giant Peach in late April, but due to coronavirus, Grier was not able to finish the production. Fortunately, Grier captured an early dance number practice on video.
A Grier Ashokan Farewell
Members of Grier's Chamber Orchestra, along with Director Mr. Mark Minnich, performed the piece "Ashokan Farewell" by Jay Unger against a backdrop of photos featuring Grier musicians and seniors. The music was performed, recorded, and compiled during the school closure and while many were in quarantine or under stay-at-home orders. It is dedicated to the Grier Class of 2020.
Music Faculty Recital
Music and voice instructors delighted students and colleagues by giving a mid-day recital before Spring Break. The talented teachers sang or played instruments that included flute, cello, and violin. Bravo, Grier music teachers!
Grier Choir Members Sing "In High Voice" with Penn State
Six members of Grier's Choir attended the "In High Voice Festival" hosted by the Penn State Oriana Singers at Penn State University on Saturday, February 1st. Along with their Grier Choir Director Mrs. Ginger Reinhart, Amber Y., Liza E., Debbie G., Logan W., Ashley S., and Charlotte M. attended the event designed to motivate treble singers to sing throughout high school and beyond.
Winter Concert Closes Out First Semester
Grier musicians and vocalists came together for a fantastic winter concert following the first of seven midterms that end the semester before Winter Break. The program featured a variety of chamber ensembles, choirs, a jazz band, flute choir, and an orchestra. A team of dedicated music teachers and technitions ensured that the show ran smoothly, allowing the students to shine!
To celebrate the holiday season, the later portion of the show included a series of Hebrew love songs before finishing with some Christmas favorites, including a tune popularized by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and the classic song about Dr. Seuss character, the Grinch. The concert was full of collaborations and suprises. Mr. Minnich handed the jingle bells off to Mrs. Borst during the Christmas Festival orchestra medley,and Mrs. Reinhardt's son made a cameo as he took over Honors Choir who sang a holiday parody about the stresses of midterms.
Musical Theatre Showcases Entertains
Students in Musical Theatre I and Musical Theatre II classes performed for the Grier audience on Wednesday evening in the Dance Building, accompanied by pianist and junior student Carolyn B. The program included a variety of solos from classic and contemporary musical theatre, along with a few monologues. Whether sweet, moving, or hilarious, the performances were wonderful!
Musicians and Vocalists Perform Individual Recitals
As the first semester came to a close, many student musicians and vocalists gave individual music recitals in the Music Building for the Grier community audience of the course of two days. Performances help motivate musicians to persevere through challenging pieces and the applause of an audience is a wonderful reward!
Grier Musical Announced: James and the Giant Peach!
Grier's Music Department is thrilled to announce that the annual musical production for the 2019-2020 school year is James and the Giant Peach. This musical adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl book premiered in 2010. Through a series of musical numbers, it tells the story of the orphaned boy James, his dreadful aunts, and his adventures inside a giant peach populated by eccentric insects.
Guest Voice Instructor Workshop for Grier Singers
Grier's most enthusiastic voice students attended an afternoon workshop presented by Gwendolyn Walker, a voice instructor at Penn State's School of Theatre where she trains musical theatre students who often perform on Broadway in their postgraduate years. In this workshop, Grier singers developed their contemporary singing techniques.


Learn more about Anabel, Ikrah and Alex who are joining Déda for three months as part of their BA Journalism course with University of Derby.
University of Derby BA (Hons) Journalism Student Emma discusses the second half of her placement at Déda.
Have a look at an introduction to one of our work experience students, Emma, and her review on a recent performance of Knot by Nikki and JD.
BA Journalism placement student Shannon tells us what she's getting up to during her time at Déda.
2nd year BA Journalism student Elise tells us about her first week at Déda and the CUBE café|bar.
Life at Déda is very exciting for Clare Limb, as she has currently got the job of designing and developing the new Dance BA to go into Déda's brand new studio from September 2014.


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Journeys. . .
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— From the Fool —
I had a dream that was different than anything I ever dreamed. Usually I dream about walking through buildings and forgetting why, and sometimes there are ducks. But this dream was different.
I dreamed that I woke up. Then I was awake. But I couldn't tell when it stopped being a dream and when it was real. Not like everything was different colors or I was standing in the middle of the freeway. I was just lying there in bed.
But if I dreamed I woke up, did I? What if I had to prove it?
And what if I'm eating breakfast and suddenly there's a monster at the window or I'm naked in algebra class or a big H-bomb goes off next door, then am I just dreaming or do I have to find a new apartment?
I guess most people have that problem. Lots of things, if you don't like'em you can think, Hey, it's just a nightmare, we'll all wake up and eat breakfast with the blinds pulled down. How do you get through the day unless you think you're dreaming?
But maybe I better fix my alarm clock. That helps make the distinction.
— From CB —
Let us hope and pray and maybe even do what we can to promote the survival of — what's the best word for it? — small theatre. That covers a broad spectrum: a classical ensemble in Bloomsburg, a community theatre in Council Bluffs, a physical-theatre/devised-work troupe in San Francisco, all shapes and styles. Some do Broadway hits; some, off-beat new plays; some, ensemble-devised multimedia pieces. Some have their own buildings; some bounce from space to space one step ahead of the developers; a few, like us, tour.
Some are comprised of amateurs who just love doing shows as a respite from their day jobs; others are kids recently out of college wanting to bypass cattle-call auditions and create their own work. Some happily work gratis; others aspire to pay their artists more than parking-meter change. Many rely on a few dedicated, exhausted souls who do all the tasks that are needed, from the sublime to the ridiculous.
What does this diversity have in common? Most of them exist within the vagaries of funding. Most are beset by the threat of declining audiences, decreased media coverage, rent increases, or sheer burnout. But I've never met anyone in such an outfit, whatever its nature, who didn't work to make the next show as moving, meaningful, or funny as possible.
These theatres are the heartbeat of the art form. It was Chanticleer Players that gave me my first hypnotic glimpse into the world of theatre; our Milwaukee ensemble Theatre X was our gateway into our life path of forty-five years; and it's the workers of Germinal Stage, The Venue at 35th, Touchstone, Bloomsburg, New Paradise, Pontine, Irondale, Eulenspiegel, who are helping us to bring King Lear across the country. Let us admire the height and bulk of the giant trees, but also give honor to the root systems.
— From EF —
It's been quite a week. We managed our massive Rubik's Cube packing and departure pretty much on time, and our first day on the road was the stunning majesty of US 50, the lonely two-lane blacktop that we ride across Nevada and Utah. We did our first truck-stop overnight in Salina, as usual, and converted the Prius to a bedroom. This year, there was one difference — we have two tarp-wrapped bundles of the aluminum sticks that form the stage structure, and the only way to deal with them is to slide them under the car.
About half an hour into trying to sleep, there was a huge whoosh and whump, and I saw torrents of water going sideways across the car's trunk window. My first thought was that they were cleaning the parking lot with a water cannon and thought it would be fun to harass the civilian cars. No such thing was visible, and in fifteen minutes it stopped as abruptly as it started. This all happened twice more.
Come morning, I expected to see lakes on the parking lot, but no. I began to wonder if it had all been a dream. They do rain funny in Utah.
The next day we met our Denver hosts and their theatre — real jewels, both. We were treated to a lavish back-yard barbecue dinner and all got mildly sloshed during the process of a delightful experience of swapping stories with new-found tribe members. We don't often get to talk to folks who've paid the same dues, and it was great.
The next day, we loaded in, set up and ran through a tech-check, then, like a football team, ran all our puppet-passing sequences. Everything was solid and ready to go. At five minutes before opening the house, we took the cue on the laptop to go into the lighting preset, using the foot-pedal, and nothing happened. Again. Nothing. Space-bar would work OK, but not the foot-pedal. Oh God.
We asked for a ten-minute delay before admitting audience, but couldn't get the pedal on-line. It was up to me to improvise through the whole performance, figuring out how to take each cue on the space-bar, even if I had puppets on both hands. It was sweaty, but we got through it. Before the following matinee, I tried again without success to fix the problem, so we made a clear strategy for each gnarly cue. That worked, and if we can't solve the problem until we get home, well, we do have a workable strategy.
Both audiences were great, full and fulsome, and we now have another bonded set of compadres. The Blood Moon Eclipse was bedeviled by little clotty clouds, but we appreciated what we were given. Now, the next night, we're driving straight east on the I-70, with a huge fully-visible bright red enormous moon straight ahead. Who needs an eclipse?
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Hello, how are you? Good? That's great to hear. Me? Well, I just finished a two week gig at MTV Australia. Was a great learning experience, despite it being probably the busiest place I've ever worked. Headaches were a plenty, but luckily I had my hearty Boostjuices at hand!
Where to now from here? The mind ponders.
The JobsGod has finally giveth our own place of worship. We mortals were even worthy enough to receive our own Faithful shirts that we will wear proudly like how the monks wear their robes when in church.
I must disclose that I stood in the cold rain for what seemed to be a while – a small price to pay to step into a sacred place of enlightenment.