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The celebrated filmmaker broke-out with his 1968 thriller Targets and also scored a box office smash with the 1972 screwball classic, What's Up, Doc?
American director and screenwriter Peter Bogdanovich, UK, 20th February 1973. He directed the film 'Paper Moon' that year.
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Peter Bogdanovich, the celebrated, Oscar-nominated filmmaker behind classics like The Last Picture Show and Paper Moon, as well as a frequent actor, died Thursday, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 82. Bogdanovich's daughter, Antonia Bogdanovich, confirmed his death, saying the director died of natural causes.
Bogdanovich began his career as a film critic and reporter before meeting producer Roger Corman, who'd been so impressed with some of his work that he enlisted him to help out on some of his films. Despite this ostensibly unconventional path into the film industry, success came quickly for Bogdanovich: He earned praise for his first film, the 1968 thriller Targets, and his follow-up, 1971's The Last Picture Show, earned eight Oscar nominations (including Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay) and arguably remains his signature film.
The filmmaker's stellar opening run continued the next year with What's Up, Doc?, a wildly successful screwball rom-com starring Barbra Streisand — in a character so molded after Bugs Bunny she's eating a carrot in her first scene — and Ryan O'Neal. O'Neal also starred in Bogdanovich's next film, the Depression-era dramedy, Paper Moon, in which he and his real-life daughter, Tatum O'Neal, played a father-daughter grifting duo (Tatum O'Neal won an Oscar for her performance at the age of 10).
But the rest of Bogdanovich's career would be tumultuous, marred by major flops, financial troubles and personal tragedy. In 1980, Dorothy Stratten — an actress and Playboy Playmate Bogdanovich had begun an affair with while directing her in the romcom They All Laughed — was murdered by her husband, Paul Snider, who then killed himself. While Bogdanovich managed to self-release They All Laughed in 1981, it performed poorly. Three years later, he published the book,The Killing of the Unicorn: Dorothy Stratten 1960-1980, which was deeply critical of Playboy and Hugh Hefner, and effectively blamed both for Stratten's death.
"I destroyed him," Bogdanovich said of Hefner in a 2019 Vulture interview. "I destroyed the whole Playboy myth — which, by the way, was a myth. The so-called sexual revolution of the late '50s and '60s was just another way of making it easier for guys to get laid. They weren't feminists. It was just another way of getting laid faster."
Bogdanovich was born in Kingston, New York in 1939 and fell in love with movies at an early age. As a teenager, he studied acting, but eventually decided he'd rather direct. His earliest work was in the theater, but he maintained his love of movies in the reviews and features he wrote for Esquire in the late Fifties and early Sixties. After moving to Hollywood and meeting Corman, the producer tapped him to help on the 1966 Peter Fonda biker movie, The Wild Angels; Bogdanovich rewrote the script and directed the end of the movie, which became one of Corman's biggest box office hits at the time.
Targets — which was inspired by Charles Whitman's mass shooting at the University of Texas in August 1966 — followed in 1968 (that same year, Bogdanovich directed another movie, Voyage to the Planet of Prehistoric Women, under the pseudonym Derek Thomas). With the film's success and Corman's backing, Bogdanovich could have easily made a career in such genre flicks, but as he explained to The Dissolve in 2013: "As it turned out, I never made another film like it, really. I thought I would make a series of films like it, because it did well enough that I thought it would be the sort of film I would make. But then I read Larry McMurtry's novel The Last Picture Show, and I fell in love with the idea of making that as a film, mainly because I didn't know how to do it. I'm always challenged when I don't know how to do something. I figure, 'There must be a way.' And Last Picture Show made my career."
While the early Seventies were arguably Bogdanovich's heyday, his fortunes changed halfway through the decade with a string of duds like Daisy Miller, At Long Last Love and Nickelodeon. After a few years away, he returned with the 1979 crime comedy Saint Jack, which earned high praise, but failed to perform at the box office. Around the same time, Bogdanovich's long relationship with Cybill Shepherd — which began when he directed her in The Last Picture Show — ended too, and Stratten's tragic death followed shortly after.
After publishing The Killing of the Unicorn, Bogdanovich returned to filmmaking with the 1985 Cher-starring drama, Mask. In 1990, he released a Last Picture Show sequel, Texasville, though the film wasn't nearly as successful as the first. Following 1993's The Thing Called Love, Bogdanovich took another long break from filmmaking before returning in 2001 with The Cat's Meow; the last scripted feature he directed was 2014's She's Funny That Way. After making a documentary about the director John Ford early in his career, Bogdanovich returned to the form later in life, directing the 2007 Tom Petty doc Runnin' Down a Dream, and a 2018 film about Buster Keaton, The Great Buster: A Celebration.
Along with his myriad directing and writing credits, Bogdanovich did plenty of work in front of the camera as well. Starting in the Nineties, he picked up roles in TV shows like Northern Exposure and the early Noah Baumbach film, Mr. Jealousy. Most famously, though, he had a recurring role in The Sopranos as Dr. Elliot Kupferberg, therapist to Tony Soprano's therapist, Dr. Melfi.
Bogdanovich also carried on as a film critic and scholar throughout his career, publishing pieces on directors like Fritz Lang, Orson Welles, and Alfred Hitchcock. In 1992, he and Welles (a longtime friend and mentor) collected their conversations over the decades into the book, This Is Orson Welles. In 1997, he published Who the Devil Made It: Conversations With Legendary Film Directors, and in 2004 issued a follow-up of sorts, Who the Hell's in It: Conversations with Hollywood's Legendary Actors.
In a 2015 interview with the Los Angeles Times, Bogdanovich acknowledged he'd had quite an "up-and-down kind of existence," but he also aptly summed up the power of a good film and what he constantly strove for throughout his career. "My mother used to say to me, 'If you have a thousand people watching your movie and one of them understands what you're trying to do, you're lucky,'" he said. "That sounds almost pretentious, but I know what she meant."
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Glee : Previously Unaired Christmas – 2013
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Glee : Glee, Actually – 2012
source Aisha Tyler, Amber Riley, Becca Tobin, Blake Jenner, Bonnie Hellman, Brad Ellis, Chord Overstreet, Chris Colfer, Cory Monteith, Damian McGinty, Daniel Curtis Lee, Darren Criss, Dot-Marie Jones, Gina Hecht, Harrison Forsyth, Harry Shum Jr., Heather Morris, Jacob Artist, Jane Lynch, Jenna Ushkowitz, Jessalyn Gilsig, Jesse Luken, John Kerr, Kevin McHale, Lauren Potter, Lea Michele, Marissa Heart, Mark Salling, Matthew Morrison, Melissa Benoist, Mike O'Malley, Naya Rivera, Samuel Larsen, Sarah Buxton, Sinead Kerr, Trisha Rae Stahl, Victoria Stevens
Tagged Aisha Tyler, Amber Riley, Becca Tobin, Blake Jenner, Bonnie Hellman, Brad Ellis, Chord Overstreet, Chris Colfer, Cory Monteith, Damian McGinty, Daniel Curtis Lee, Darren Criss, Dot-Marie Jones, Gina Hecht, Harrison Forsyth, Harry Shum Jr., Heather Morris, Jacob Artist, Jane Lynch, Jenna Ushkowitz, Jessalyn Gilsig, Jesse Luken, John Kerr, Kevin McHale, Lauren Potter, Lea Michele, Marissa Heart, Mark Salling, Matthew Morrison, Melissa Benoist, Mike O'Malley, Naya Rivera, Samuel Larsen, Sarah Buxton, Sinead Kerr, Trisha Rae Stahl, Victoria Stevens
Glee : Extraordinary Merry Christmas – 2011
source Amber Riley, Ayesha Fraser, Chewbacca, Chord Overstreet, Chris Colfer, Cory Monteith, Damian McGinty, Darren Criss, Dianna Agron, E.E. Bell, Harry Shum Jr., Heather Morris, Jane Lynch, Jayma Mays, Jenna Ushkowitz, Kevin McHale, Lea Michele, LeJon, Louis Fasanaro, Marcanthonee Reis, Mark Salling, Matthew Morrison, Naya Rivera, Peter Mayhew, Sebastien Cuk
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Glee : A Very Glee Christmas – 2010
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10th District Legislators Applaud Judge for Ordering Transparency from NJDOE in School Aid Calculations
January 13, 2021 Contact: Kate Hirsch / (732) 840-9028
The 10th District Legislators, Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John Catalano, applauded an important order that will provide clarity to the Brick and Toms River school districts following massive cuts in State aid under the unfair and biased funding formula imposed by S-2.
Holzapfel, McGuckin & Catalano applauded an important order that will provide clarity to the Brick and Toms River school districts following massive cuts in State aid under the unfair and biased funding formula imposed by S-2. (SenateNJ.com)
In a victory in the ongoing fight for transparency in school funding, Superior Court Judge Mary C. Jacobson has ordered the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) to turn over the algorithm used to calculate State aid for public school districts.
"We applaud Judge Jacobson for requiring transparency from the NJDOE on the school funding issue that has been so devastating to our local school districts and property taxpayers. We have repeatedly demanded that the Department of Education reveal their process for calculating Local Fair Share and have even introduced legislation to require them to do so," said Senator Holzapfel. "It's appalling that the NJDOE would keep their calculations a secret for so long, which impacts how much our property taxpayers are forced to pay and how many teachers we can keep in our classrooms."
In January of 2020, the legislators introduced S-2438/A-452 to address ongoing transparency issues with the methods used to determine State school aid. The bill requires the Department of Education to release to the school district the data and software program used to calculate aid.
"The NJDOE finally has been forced to turn over their algorithms and face the accountability that has been lacking for too long," continued McGuckin. "So far, the information provided to Brick and Toms River Schools from the NJDOE is so cryptic that additional experts are required to decipher what it means. It's clear that the Murphy Administration continues to attempt to hide the truth because they know they'll be forced to reveal how their unethical distribution of aid favors a handful of urban school districts at our expense."
Schools in the 10th Legislative District have had their funding severely cut under Governor Murphy's budgets, and attempts to have the Department of Education provide full transparency when determining Local Fair Share have been unsuccessful until now.
Under the bill introduced by the legislators, the department would be required to provide the software program regardless of whether or not the department considers the program to be 'proprietary,' a claim that the NJDOE has stuck with since the beginning.
"School funding under the Governor's administration has been anything but 'fair' and our children are suffering," added Catalano. "Through the combination of our legislation and Judge Jacobson's order, we believe the NJDOE will not be able to hide under 'proprietary' conditions any longer. The truth will come out and the Governor and the NJDOE will have some explaining to do to our local districts, families, and taxpayers."


Union Chutes is an artificial whitewater park in a somewhat industrial area of Denver, with a number of somewhat unusual features.
The first feature is a wing dam, and it's generally too weak to surf at low flows and can get chundery at higher flows; it's also universally pretty shallow.
U2, the second feature, comes in around 1200 cfs and is surfable at any flows above that. Immediately below it is the Hollywood Hole, a somewhat infamous feature that creates big swirling/boiling eddylines behind it. Hollywood has the potential of sending you deep if you swim through it, so be prepared for some down time. And leave the leashes at home; the force shoving things around in Davy Jones' Locker could prevent just about anyone from releasing if they get snagged. At lower flows, Hollywood can form a difficult-to-surf wave.
Next is Hawaii 5-0, a high-speed wedge-style wave that starts to come in around 1,000, but cleans up significantly around 1500, and picks up more of a pile around 2,000. Watch for strong eddylines and rocks below.
The bottom wave/hole of the main stretch is also surfable; it's shallow and probably not worth it around 1500, and by 2,000 it's a big wave hole you can get some time in on.
Low flows are also possible at Union, but for the most part better low flow options can be found downstream. Note that high flows can bring about some exciting swims; be careful out there.
The South Platte Below Union gives an accurate read of this stretch. You'll want to look for something over 250 cfs if you're low-water groveling, and over 750 for the good stuff.
Park on the edge of Centennial Park, to the right of the baseball fields near the river. You'll be in front of the first drop; the rest are all downstream from you.


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/*
	Milan Xbios video functions

	Patrice Mandin
*/

#include <mint/cookie.h>
#include <mint/falcon.h>

#include "SDL_xbios.h"
#include "SDL_xbios_milan.h"

#ifndef Validmode
#define Validmode(mode)	\
	(short)trap_14_ww((short)0x5f,(short)(mode))
#endif

#define NUM_PREDEFINED_MODES 7

typedef struct {
	Uint16 width, height;
} predefined_mode_t;

static const predefined_mode_t mode_list[NUM_PREDEFINED_MODES]={
	{640,400},
	{640,480},
	{800,608},
	{1024,768},
	{1152,864},
	{1280,1024},
	{1600,1200}
};

static const Uint8 mode_bpp[4]={
	8, 15, 16, 32
};

/*--- Variables ---*/

static int enum_actually_add;
static SDL_VideoDevice *enum_this;

/*--- Functions ---*/

static unsigned long /*cdecl*/ enumfunc(SCREENINFO *inf, unsigned long flag)
{
	xbiosmode_t modeinfo;

	modeinfo.number = inf->devID;
	modeinfo.width = inf->scrWidth;
	modeinfo.height = inf->scrHeight;
	modeinfo.depth = inf->scrPlanes;
	modeinfo.flags = 0;

	SDL_XBIOS_AddMode(enum_this, enum_actually_add, &modeinfo);

	return ENUMMODE_CONT;
}

void SDL_XBIOS_ListMilanModes(_THIS, int actually_add)
{
	int i;

	/* Read validated predefined modes */
	for (i=0; i<NUM_PREDEFINED_MODES; i++) {
		int j;
		Uint16 deviceid = 0x1000 + (i<<4);

		for (j=1; j<4; j++) {
			if (Validmode(deviceid + j)) {
				xbiosmode_t modeinfo;

				modeinfo.number = deviceid + j;
				modeinfo.width = mode_list[i].width;
				modeinfo.height = mode_list[i].height;
				modeinfo.depth = mode_bpp[j-1];
				modeinfo.flags = 0;

				SDL_XBIOS_AddMode(this, actually_add, &modeinfo);
			}
		}
	}

	/* Read custom created modes */
	enum_this = this;
	enum_actually_add = actually_add;
	VsetScreen(-1, &enumfunc, MI_MAGIC, CMD_ENUMMODES);
}

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Today marks World Alzheimer's Day, a day for us to confront the fact that there are 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK. However, many of us are dangerously unaware of the facts- it is the leading cause of death in the UK.
So to coincide with World Alzheimer's Month, we are proud to launch our first awareness campaign titled 'Make Breakthroughs Possible' for Alzheimer's Research UK.
The creative shows a baby swimming in an abstract water world determined to kick forward into the light. It is inspired by the idea that the human race is born with a survival instinct and can overcome obstacles from the moment people come into the world and take their first breath.
The film is voiced by Game of Thrones Star Lena Headey and is designed to showcase the feeling of hopefulness that still exists around dementia and calls on the public to make life-changing breakthroughs in research possible.
So how have we made sure this campaign is front and centre to raise awareness of Alzheimer's with a mass audience?
On the eve of World Alzheimer's Day, the campaign was introduced to the nation by ITV with a spot in Emmerdale. Furthermore, over the next two weeks, we have secured 90" and 60" spots in a number of high rating shows including Gogglebox and Sunday Brunch. On top of this, we will be running a 30" campaign on MCH, VOD and TrueView. Coverage will be supported on Facebook and Instagram to drive conversation around the younger audience.
Today, on World Alzheimer's Day we are running an influential partnership with Global Radio to increase awareness with an older audience.
In the last twenty-four hours celebrity supporters of the brand have taken to Twitter to show their support for the campaign and to promote the film.
There is a feeling of fatalism from the public around Alzheimer's and this campaign presents a new way of thinking in hope that we can convey the message that Alzheimer's is a disease and diseases can be cured.
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Hello, my name is Christopher. I was raised in the church and attended a Christian school. Jesus was my first love. I remember studying the fascinating stories of the bible, singing praise and worship songs during chapel, and being surrounded by kind and loving people. Well, life at home was much different. My mother was the only one going to church with us while dad ran his own program. He became violent towards her throughout the years and I would beg God to remove him from our home. One day he finally left. By that time I was so emotionally damaged that I started to rebel and sin against God. This went on for about 20 years. Thanks to the radio program, K-Love, I heard about Teen Challenge and my wife and I came to an agreement that our family is worth saving. I came to Teen Challenge and established a true solid relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Now I am able to be the peaceful, attentive, and courageous Christian husband and father for my wife and our three children.


The Yoo family has emigrated from Korea. First the mother and daughter together, and many years later the dad. The mother and daughter live with a white family in Baltimore. The mother, Young, is essentially treated like a slave, working in a convenience store their host family owns, seven days a week, 12+ hours a day, with a very long commute. The daughter is not treated like their own, but she goes to private school and has a pretty privileged life. So she's become very Americanized, very fast, and when her father, Pak, comes to America and they move to Northern Virginia for him to start a business as owner of a bariatric chamber, there is even more first-generation/second-generation tension than usual.
And one day the bariatric chamber explodes. A child dies, a couple of people are badly injured. Naturally, there's a big trial. Was it the daughter, resentful of her parents and having an affair with an older customer? What about the Yoos, who are finding life in America harder than they'd expected, looking for an insurance payout? Or maybe the mother of the dead child, whose life had been so difficult with a troubled, ill, difficult to manage child who had taken over her life? Then there were the protesters who had gotten dangerously close to the equipment.
Now I have read a fair number of legal thrillers, and this is definitely the most literary one I've ever read. It has much more character development and less action than one gets in a typical legal thriller. But that doesn't mean the tension doesn't ratchet up as you go along. Obviously, there's no lack of suspects, and as each person testifies and we hear the different parties' stories--although not always in court--a multi-layered and complicated story is made clear, and the truth about that horrible day will finally be revealed.


Spent fireworks and "duds" remain hot after use. If you don't handle them carefully, they can spark fires and cause serious injury. Always keep water on hand, and be prepared to extinguish any fires that start. Soak fireworks in water after use. Then, wrap them in plastic and bring them to a local solid waste center. Be smart and be safe!
Prepare a water source. Before you light any fireworks, make sure that you have a water source on hand. Fill a couple of buckets with water to dunk used fireworks and put out fires. Keep a hose or a fire extinguisher nearby. In a pinch, you can pour a bucket of soil or sand over a fire to extinguish the blaze – but water will be most effective.
Dunk fireworks in water after use. Submerge them in a large bucket of water until they are thoroughly cooled and all of the embers have been extinguished. Soak for at least fifteen minutes, and soak overnight if possible. This applies to all spent fireworks, "dud" fireworks, and sparklers.
For extra safety, soak the fireworks from a distance. Pour water from a bucket, or spray the explosives using a garden hose.
It's important to soak even the fireworks that don't go off. Sometimes, "duds" explode late, causing fire or injury. Never try to relight a "dud" – wait 20 minutes after the failed detonation, and then soak the explosive in water.
Remove the fuse from live fireworks. If you are trying to dispose of fireworks that have not yet been lit, make sure to pull off the wicks so that the explosives won't detonate.
Do not soak fireworks in or near a natural body of water. The compounds that are used to make the colorful explosions contain metals that can pollute the air, water, and surrounding ecosystem. Furthermore: if you set off fireworks near the surface of a body of water, the concussion can kill fish and other local wildlife. If your fireworks do explode above a body of water, make sure to promptly remove any visible debris from the explosive shell.
Pick up all debris. After your firework show, comb the area for any pieces that may have scattered in the explosion. Watch the fireworks as they fall to the ground, and mark their locations so that you don't miss anything. If you leave a piece of burning material on the ground, you might start a fire! Furthermore, fireworks often contain metals and other materials that can pollute an ecosystem and contaminate the water table. Do your part to minimize your impact.
Wrap the soaked fireworks. Use trash bags, Ziploc, or plastic wrap so that the wet explosives don't dry out. Consider double-wrapping the bags. It's okay to put multiple fireworks in the same bag, as long as it is sealed.
Place fireworks in regular household trash. Fireworks cannot be recycled or composted. If possible, bring the fireworks to your local solid waste center. Make sure to tell the workers at the waste center that you are disposing of fireworks – and whether they are live, spent, or duds.
If you don't feel comfortable placing fireworks in the garbage, contact your local fire department. Some police and fire authorities will take fireworks and ensure proper disposal. This applies especially to live fireworks.
How long should I soak used fireworks for before disposal?
Fireworks should be soaked for at least 20 to 30 minutes before disposing of them; it is even better if you can leave them to soak overnight.
Are old fireworks safe to use?
If stored well sealed in a dry place of very low humidity, and they are intact and undamaged, old fireworks should be safe to use. However, if old fireworks have been exposed to water or you can see visible damage, such as loose fuses, dented cones, lost fins, missing sticks, etc., then it is time to dispose of them. If the fireworks have been subjected to moisture/water or have been damaged, dispose of them appropriately or take them to your local fire station for proper disposal; handle with great care! If old fireworks that have been stored dry and kept intact fail to light, do not approach them for 30 minutes, then soak them and dispose of them as outlined in the article above.
What happens if the fireworks get wet in storage?
The fireworks are no longer viable once they get wet. Fireworks must be kept in a sealed, dry container, and stored in a dry, low-humidity area to ensure their long-term utility. Wet fireworks remain a potential hazard as they may still explode, so handle with care when moving them to be soaked and disposed of. After soaking, double bag them to keep them wet, then dispose of in the outdoor trash.
It is not possible to recycle fireworks. Fireworks contain chemicals, fuels and oxidizers which can easily contaminate other objects they come into contact with, rendering all affected recyclables useless for recycling. Fireworks should be disposed of as household trash or at appropriate trash depots or via the fire department. Last but not least, if you mean reuse, do not attempt to salvage a firework that failed to go off after lighting; it should be considered a potential hazard and be soaked in water, then thrown away.
When stored properly, in dry, low-humid and well sealed conditions, most fireworks do not have an expiry date. On the other hand, fireworks that have become wet, damp or damaged are no longer useful and are potentially hazardous, and should be disposed of appropriately. Check the manufacturer's directions concerning storage and any suggestions about use-by dates.
Can I reuse a firework that didn't go off?
Fireworks that fail to go off are duds and should never be relighted. Instead, they should be retrieved after waiting at least 30 minutes, then soaked properly before disposing of them. Unexploded fireworks are dangerous because they have the potential to go off at any time, so handle with great care or call the fire brigade if you feel unsafe.
No, fireworks are not considered hazardous waste.
Wear gloves to protect your hands. If you'll be lighting the fireworks yourself, consider wearing safety goggles to protect your eyes.
Point fireworks away from you and others in case they discharge.
Do not let children handle fireworks.
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We Found REAL-LIFE Paradise (Galapagos)
[Georg] What do you imagine when you hear the word "Galapagos"? I remember first reading about this island sanctuary out in the Pacific, where life is seemingly fearless, as it's evolved without us, humans. Now what the books fail to mention is that this place, you have to see to believe. [Tara whispering] Oh my god! That was incredible. I don't even know what just happened. [Georg] Before getting on a boat to explore the farther islands, our first stop is right here on Santa Cruz, in its Highlands which are known for the giant tortoises. Let's go find tortoises! [Georg] Okay, let's do it.
Gracias! Georg! There's one right here. [Georg] Nuh-uh. Yes, just like I have tortoise! Just like you have a tortoise.
Now the challenge is identify which one is a rock and which one is a giant tortoises. Georg, this is literally the coolest (chirping) thing I've ever seen. What is that? What is this? A cacao. It's something that comes from the butt of a giant tortoise. Poop.
[Georg] In her defense, it did look like an old cacao pod. And yup, there's another one right there. Oh my God, look at all of them. [Georg] Were they always here? They are, this is their land.
So we are just making sure that they have the right conditions to live the way they have always lived. So how old are these? We know that they can be more than a hundred years easily. [Tara] Wow.
They were here before us and I'm sure they're gonna be here after we're gone. Wow. [Georg] So cool having Reyna show us around her property.
And as a side note, these tortoises are not fenced in. They freely move around the island. So I left Tara and the kids at home to do one of the most epic things to do out here in Galapagos, which is to go scuba diving. Let's find some sharks. I've never seen so many Blue-Footed Boobies.
Keep in mind this is just a symptom of the wealth of life that lies just beneath the surface. After a pretty rough ride going out, I was anxious to get in the water with my newly-found dive buddies. [Georg] Talking about unexpected, did you think you were gonna go into a cave on Galapagos? No, never. [Georg] All right, let's descend. Galapagos was born from volcanoes, and these are no ordinary caves, they are lava tubes. I need to show you the cave underground.
[Georg] Are you scared? No. Ow, that's why we have hard hats on. How did you not bonk your head? [Georg] I'm 6'4", I'm dealing with this every day of my life.
It's really dark that way. [Georg] I have a feeling this is where we stop filming. How long have we been down here? It feels like days, maybe weeks.
Yeah [Georg] Liv, I think I see light, I think that's it. [Bodhi] We made it! [Georg] Whoop whoop! It's time to move to the water and explore the cute town of Santa Cruz. Tara what is happening here? They're everywhere, oh it's 'cause of the fish market - [Georg] Sometimes you think these signs are just hypotheticals... Doesn't look so hypothetical to me now. This is seriously life in Galapagos? Wow. This boat was taking us out to a beach called Tortuga Bay, but ironically it's not turtles it's known for. Where are we? You see the iguanas, Bodhi? Yeah, I do.
[Georg] You know there's so many that I thought they're just logs. Yeah, I thought there were rocks. [Georg] Yeah. These little guys, the Marine Iguanas, have been a huge bucket list item for us and there were so many that they were literally climbing over one another. Not to say too much up front, but this was just a taste of what was yet to come later in this film. Liv, what is it? A pelican bone, from its head.
[Georg] Quick shout out to the Ecuador Film Residency for taking us to this amazing place. They help content creators like us share their Ecuador adventures. If you wanna find out more check the link in the description. And now this is where the real fun begins.
Time to set sail. We're on a boat! [Georg] So we have two cabins, right? And they're connected with this door. Yeah, so. [Georg] And Bodhi, why are you closing this? I wanna see the view that's why we're on a boat. Bodhi, no. [Bodhi] Yeah! [Georg] It's finally time to explore even the farthest reaches of the Archipelago.
So the kids are taking a nap right now and since we just got to the boat, they started their first land excursion and I couldn't say no. We just landed and they're are already marine iguanas and a sea lion casually hanging out. And I already got a first glimpse of some Darwin finches. To me, this is just amazing, how such a small bird in such a far away place can change our view of all life on this planet and our place within it. When I was a teenager growing up in Germany, I often dreamt of exploring the world "out there".
And Galapagos is, to me, the epitome of faraway places. Now many years later, being here leaves me completely humbled doing just that and getting to explore this fantastical place as a family. After sailing through the night, we woke up to the sunrise over the northern shores of Isabella Island. I always thought of Galapagos being relatively flat, but to my surprise at least some of it is absolutely colossal in size.
On today's agenda, finding penguins. Bodhi, what do you see? Boat! [Georg] A boat, yeah we're gonna get on that boat. We were surprised to find out that these flightless birds lived all the way at the equator. And as it turns out, the Galapagos Penguin is the world's most northern-living off its kind. But first, we got to watch a group of fur seals playing in the surf.
This is our guide, Romero, he is like the Dr. Dolittle of Galapagos and yeah, he did teach us how to talk to penguins. There, they're following us home.
This has got to be one of the craziest things I've seen in my life. [Romero] There you go, ah look they're coming to us. So listen to the turtle sound very careful, yeah? [Georg] In hindsight, I can't believe that Liv just got in the water with what seemed like hundreds of turtles, marine iguanas, flightless cormorants, and of course these playful penguins. Okay, all YouTube stuff aside, we were completely dumbfounded by the wealth of life and curiosity rather than fear.
I can't believe this place actually exists. That was insane. Mola Mola or Manta Ray, right here. You guys, there's a whole school of sharks out here. Come, come, come, come, come, come quick.
- [Georg] What? They're all off the back of the boat. [Georg] Mind you, it's late at night. There are more over there! Wow, look at them go! Is this a flipper? [Georg] Yeah, it's a dolphin flipper.
What does it remind you of, what does it look like? It looks like a foot. [Georg] Yeah, or a hand right? And that is because a long time ago we shared an ancestor with all mammals. So their flippers look like our hands, isn't amazing. Right now we are on Fernandina Island, this is Espinosa Point. This is the most pristine island of the Galapagos.
At this moment we are looking for the best part to be swimming with penguins, sea lions. [Georg] Let's go! Let's do it. [Georg] I think it's just gonna be Mama, Papa and you two be good. The kids had a bit of a cold and we didn't want to push it with the chilly water activities. I guess, that's just more fish, turtles, and sea lions for us then.
Tara and I, we had never swam with sea lions before, but holy (beep) this was incredible. - I don't even know what just happened besides what I was squealing quite a bit. - [Georg] Goodbye, goodbye. - [Tara] Bye, friend. - This was very unique for you guys.
- [Georg] Not just the ocean is sprawling with life, but every inch of rock. I can't believe it's all iguanas. - It looks like it's supposed to be a rock and it's not a rock at all. Well, underneath, somewhere there's a rock. - [Georg] What is this place? - It's insane. - [Georg] Yeah, honestly - It's unlike anything I've ever seen before.
Bye, sea lions. - Bye, sea lions. - Bye, iguanas. - Bye, iguanas. - Bye, ocean.
- Bye, ocean. - Liv, did you hear me screaming? - Yeah. - [Tara] You did? It was coming so close. I was trying to be really brave and I was thinking of you and how I was supposed to be extra brave for my little muffin, but I was a little bit scared.
- [Georg] Check out these lava rings, Liv. Hey Liv, how old is the little one? What did Romero say? - Four months old. - [Georg] It seems so weird that you can have such an intimate mother-child moment. - A lot of the times we actually can see them giving birth, and that is the most intimate moment and they share it with us and they do it right in front of us, it's amazing. - [Georg] That's incredible, how is this possible? You believe this? they're literally - - She's having "milkies". - [Georg] Bodhi what did you find? - This is from the marine iguana - [Georg] Hang on, are those marine iguanas blocking the path again? - They're everywhere.
- [Georg] Excuse me, sorry. Oh, excuse me, and bye. This is just silly now. Unbelievable.
- There are sea lions coming out of everywhere. - [Georg] Liv, watch out for that sea lion. - Bodhi we have to get rid of everything that you picked up. Do you have anything in your hands? - No...
- [Georg And Tara] Are you sure? - What, Bodhi you have to let go of all of that, otherwise we're gonna go to jail. Put it all down. - [Georg And Tara] Thank you. - Okay, let's go. - [Georg] Tara was only half joking as you're really not supposed to take anything.
We've gotta go guys, this is sincerely one of the craziest places I've ever gotten to visit. Nothing is afraid of us, unreal. - Ready to go home? - [Georg] Who are you writing a postcard to Liv? - Grandpa! How do you spell "tortoises"? - On Floreana Island there's a piece of history that goes back centuries, when the whaling ships used to roam these seas for years at a time, they devised a clever way of getting mail to their loved ones back home, through a simple but effective pickup, drop off system. - Is he gonna do that to me too? - We have to look at the address and if there's an address close to where you live then you can take the postcard and hand deliver it, yeah? - We're looking for one for Colorado. - [Romero] Colorado.
- This person will be getting their postcard. - [Georg] No way. - The sea lion is right here. - It's like begging to play with us. - [Georg] Looks like you are ready for an adventure.
- There goes 90% of my energy for today. It's all I had, that's it. All of it just goes into putting on a wetsuit, woo! - And this is the commanding bridge, welcome. - [Georg] There are dolphins! - [Liv] Where are dolphins? - I have never seen a real-life dolphin! - [Tara] And now you've seen like so many of them! - [Georg] Nuh uh. - Now I'm the captain! - [Captain] Blow the horn now.
Como te llamas? - Me llamo Bodhi. - Mucho gusto. - [Georg] Kids, there are flamingos! - No way! - So we're visiting right now this beach and it's filled with sea turtle nests. See the all those dents, on the ground they already have eggs if not babies. So we have to walk super carefully and as a matter of fact, I see that frigate and there's a gray blue heron on the other side of the beach, looking for babies that maybe are hatching out of the nest. So always look for where the frigates are because as soon as they see a baby, they'll go down and snatch it.
- [Tara] Bodhi what did you see? - Stingrays. - [Tara] Stingrays (laughs) - [Georg] Nice job, Bodhi. - We are adventure kids. - Right here we're gonna get amazed by the school of colorful fish, there's some sea lions ready to play with - I love sea lions, bring 'em on. - Liv just named this rock "Father's Day Rock" - [Tara] What? - So I think we are going to see some pretty epic stuff here, are you gonna come in the water with us? - I don't know because it sounds pretty wavy. - [Georg] And just when we thought this trip and ultimately the experience couldn't get any more impactful, a pod of bottle nose dolphins showed up as if to say their goodbyes.
- [Tara] Faster, faster, faster, faster. [Georg And Tara] Whoa! (doorbell rings) - We something for you from Galapagos.
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Since 1908, visitors have been able to roam this historic landmark under glass, which boasts two acres of tropical rain forest palms, desert cacti and ancient cycads. The Elizabeth Morse Genius Children's Garden has real and replica plants for touching and exploring, plus regular take-home art activities. Amid waterfalls, fruiting plants, reflective pools and an "underground" plant dome, the permanent exhibit "Sugar from the Sun" explores the life of plants and their fascinating process of photosynthesis. Daily 9 am-5 pm (W till 8 pm). Free general admission (suggested donation) and parking.
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Take the Green Line El to the Conservatory-Central Park Drive station, just a block from the conservatory.
This impressive steel and glass-domed structure was designed by celebrated Chicago landscape architect Jens Jensen and opened in 1908; it's now one of the largest conservatories in the country, encompassing 12 acres of indoor and outdoor gardens.
On cool days, start your tour in the dry-heat Desert House, a climate perfect for nurturing its cacti and succulents of all kinds, tall, bushy, flat and spiky. It might not be the most attractive of the plants in here, but the unique Weird Welwitschia is worth searching for; it's so old and so unique that it has no other living plant relatives.
In the tropical Palm House, find the giant Scheelea Palm, grown from a seed collected by Field Museum scientists in Brazil in 1926.
Make time for the Aroid House, whose foliage is described as "houseplants gone wild" and where a pond features floating glass lily pads designed by world-famous artist Dale Chihuly.
Before heading over, check the calendar, as public programs take place throughout the year including beekeeper demonstrations, origami-creation and kids activities in the Children's Garden.
One of the amazing things about the Garfield Park Conservatory is that it's open 365 days a year, with only a suggested donation (required entrance fee for special exhibits or events).
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El Leila El Kebira (الليلة الكبيرة) (The Grand Night or The Big Night) is a 1961 Egyptian puppet-operetta that was written by poet Salah Jahin with the music composed by Sayed Mekawy. Approximately 40-minutes in length, it formed a big part of the Egyptian folklore due to its expressive and funny depiction of the moulid and has since been performed occasionally throughout the 1960s until today.

Plot
The operetta describes the celebration of the last night of the moulid, a festival celebrating the Prophet Mohamed's birthday, through the displaying of the activities done in an Egyptian village. Through a playful colorful and musically lively manner, it centers on displaying certain scenes from the carnival and the circus including food stall vendors, a fortune teller, hummus, circus performers (such as jugglers, clowns and lion tamers) and bellydancers, with catchy Egyptian folk songs and rhythms

Among the notable vocalists who have appeared in it are Sayed Mekawy and Salah Jahin.

Credits

Crew
Decoration: Mostafa Kamel
Theatre direction: Salah El Sakka
TV Direction: Mahmoud Bayoumi

Vocalists
Shafiq Jalal
Abdo Alsrouji
Mohamed Roshdy
Houria Hassan
Ismail Shabana
Salah Jahin
Shafia Ahmed
Hoda Sultan
Mohamed Sourer-Askar
Sayed Mekawy

Productions
Originally in black and white, it was first colourised in the early 1980s. In 2001, it was performed by the Cairo Opera Ballet Company, which was directed by Abdel Moneim Kamel.

In November 2011 and July 2020, the play attracted large number of audiences at the Cairo Opera House.

As a new approach to the historic piece, in May 2014 the GUC Music Academy premiered its new production of El Leila El Kebira. The vision of Ohoude Khadr - back then manager of the GUC Music Academy - was to present a new contemporary approach, which younger generations can easily relate to. The re-arrangement included the musical, as well as the visual part. Composer Khaled El Kammar rearranged the entire piece for classical orchestra, including an oriental section, electronic instruments, choir and soloists. The technology of projection mapping applied by media designers Ghada Fikri and Yacoub Yassin played a major role in the visual part. The choir wearing white Egyptian traditional gowns (galabeya) was used as a projection space. Special characters were designed for the soloists by Amr Kandil to include the original characters for this version of the show. The premiere was conducted by maestro Shady Abdel Salam.
Later the same year in December 2014, the piece was performed again featuring famous Egyptian marimba artist Nesma Abdel Aziz. A special part was composed for her, again wonderfully done by Kammar.

In November 2014, musical theatre group Fabrica made a live-action rendition of the play which involved real people as instead of puppets.

The play was performed at the 34th Neapolis International Festival Kid's Theatre in Tunisia in December 2019.

A ballet version, directed by Abdel Moneim Kamel, was broadcast on Egyptian Ministry of Culture's Youtube channel in March 2020, which was part of the "Stay at home.. Culture in your hands" motivation, initiated by Culture Minister Enas Abdel-Dayem as part of the effort to stop  the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Legacy
The play became an instant success in 1960 after it was first shown. Following its success in Egypt, it began to tour the world with international honours beginning with Bucharest's International Puppet Festival (1960), where it won awards for puppet and scenography designs. These achievements continued over the years as the play continued to collect awards and recognition in Syria (1967), the US (1980), Jordan (1993), France (1995), Italy (1997) and Tunisia (2000). The play remains one of the most important theatrical acts of the 1960s in Egypt, and arguably across the Arab world, due to its cultural relevance, nostalgia and golden age of Egypt's music.

Animated film
An animated film based on the play will be released in 2022. Max Howard, the former president of Warner Brothers and studio executive of Disney's The Lion King, and Maggie Malone, a creative executive at Disney, were consulted by the producers Ahmed Hammouda and Abdulrahman Khedr during the production of the animated feature. The trailer was released in September 2020.

References

Bibliography

Salah Jahin form arabworldbooks

External links
The full play on YouTube

Egyptian plays
Plays featuring puppetry
Operettas
Musical comedy plays
Comedy plays
1961 plays
1960s debut plays

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Mayor Bloomberg And London Mayor Johnson Sign Tourism Agreement To Boost Travel Between Cities
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MAYOR BLOOMBERG AND LONDON MAYOR JOHNSON SIGN TOURISM AGREEMENT TO BOOST TRAVEL BETWEEN NEW YORK CITY AND LONDON
Two-Year Agreement Includes Advertising Exchange, Sharing of Best Practices and Assistance on Publicity Events
Promoting Targeted Sectors Like Tourism to Diversify New York City's Economy is Part of the Bloomberg Administration's Five Borough Economic Opportunity Plan
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and London Mayor Boris Johnson today announced a two-year tourism agreement between New York City and London to boost travel between the two cities. The cities will provide each other with outdoor media advertising space, and NYC & Company and Visit London – their respective tourism arms – will share best practices as a way to maximize travel between the two destinations and will assist each other with at least one publicity event in each city. The Mayors made the announcement during an international conference sponsored by the Manhattan Institute and Regional Plan Association at Columbia University where they met to discuss their financial sectors, the diversification of their economies, building and maintaining their capital plants and expanding housing affordability. NYC & Company CEO George Fertitta, Visit London CEO Sally Chatterjee and Columbia University President Lee Bollinger joined the Mayors for the announcement.
"Now more than ever – as we work to limit the effects of the ongoing global financial downturn – it is important to find new ways to grow a diverse array of economic sectors, and tourism is among the most important for New York City," said Mayor Bloomberg. "New York City and London – both significant sources of overseas travel for each market – can learn a great deal from one other and we will work together to highlight each other's strengths and remain leading global cities."
"London and New York City share many similarities, including a strong sense of optimism and determination, along with a great appreciation for diversity and innovation," said Mayor Johnson. "Our common cultural ties, not least absolute dedication to providing world-class services and experiences for both residents and visitors, make the two cities exceptionally well poised to combine knowledge as well as resources to impact the economies and future of the cities."
"Tourism will undoubtedly be one of the industries that helps aid our local economy through the recovery from the recession, and we are working harder than ever to promote it," said George Fertitta. "Through this agreement between NYC & Company and Visit London we are declaring not only a commitment to driving travel between London and NYC but also a vow of the continued friendship between the two cities."
"As well as being large sources of overseas travel for each market, New York City and London are also each other's biggest supporters," said Visit London CEO Sally Chatterjee. "We look forward to working with NYC & Company and see both our organizations continuing to strive for best practice in our role as world-leading destinations. This is an exciting first step in what we expect to be a very fruitful partnership."
"I congratulate Mayor Bloomberg and Mayor Johnson for taking this important step to strengthen the ties between our cities, and we are proud they chose to make the announcement here at Columbia," said Columbia University President Lee Bollinger. "As global capitals of business and finance, culture and ideas, New York and London are not only engines of a dynamic economy, they are also leaders in the search for solutions to many of the world's most pressing problems. Great research universities are essential to the life of both these great cities. We look forward to greater collaborations as we strive to provide the intellectual capital that drives innovation in every field of human endeavor across the globe."
Under the two year tourism agreement New York City will exchange 71 bus shelters with London that will run in New York City for 4 weeks per year. In return, London will exchange 250 posters for four weeks on the London Underground system twice per year. The yearly value of each city's media is $178,500. The agreement will be a 2 year deal – $357,000 to London and $357,000 back to NYC from London. Also as part of the agreement, NYC & Company and Visit London have agreed to share best practices in their endeavors to boost tourism, and to assist each other with at least one publicity event in their respective cities.
Last year New York City welcomed a record 1,328,000 visitors from the UK, surpassing the record 1,237,000 visitors in 2007, making it the City's number one source of international visitors. New York City is the number one destination for UK travelers to the US. Similarly, Americans made almost 2 million visits to London last year, and America remains London's number one market for international visitors.
The Bloomberg Administration's Five Borough Economic Opportunity Plan is a comprehensive strategy to bring New York City through the current economic downturn as fast as possible. It focuses on three major areas: creating jobs for New Yorkers today, implementing a long-term vision for growing the city's economy, and building affordable, attractive neighborhoods in every borough. Taken together, the initiatives that the City has launched to achieve these goals will generate thousands of jobs and put New York City on a path to economic recovery and growth. To learn more about the plan, visit nyc.gov.
Recent Five Borough Economic Opportunity Plan announcements to diversify the economy include:
• Broadway had its biggest season ever, selling 12 million tickets generating $943 million.
• More than 800 retailers throughout the five boroughs participated in Fashion's Night Out.
• Resources for workforce training to New Yorkers for jobs in a green economy.
• ImClone will locate its research headquarters at the City's new bioscience complex.
• A plan to create 11,000 permanent industrial jobs on Brooklyn's working waterfront.
• Eight initiatives to strengthen the media industry in New York City.
• New initiatives to help support Hispanic-owned small businesses.
• The opening of China Construction Bank's New York City office.
• New international cruise activity, growing New York City's 13,000-job cruise industry.
• Steps to help New York City's bioscience companies compete for Federal funding.
• Legislation that will green buildings and create 19,000 construction jobs.
• Green projects at the Brooklyn Navy Yard are creating more than 1,700 permanent jobs.
• Comprehensive initiatives to support the nonprofit sector and its 490,000 jobs.
• New programs to provide training and resources for City's future entrepreneurs.
• 11 new initiatives to support the financial services sector and promote entrepreneurship.
Other Five Borough Economic Opportunity Plan announcements include:
• The City financed 12,500 low- and middle-income affordable housing units in the last year.
• The start of construction of the $148 million East River Waterfront Esplanade.
• The first housing projects to start using TCAP stimulus funds, creating 2,800 jobs.
• The start of construction of an affordable housing complex in the South Bronx.
• Steps to prevent a speculative purchase of Ocelot Capital Group sites in the South Bronx.
• Plans for the first 120 units of the Seaview Senior housing project in Staten Island.
• SecondMarket, Inc. will create 367 new jobs in Lower Manhattan through JCRP.
• $1 million to create a shared commercial kitchen at La Marqueta in East Harlem.
• The start of construction of a 600-unit mixed-income complex in the Bronx.
• The start of construction of major improvements to Queens Plaza and Jackson Avenue.
• $100 million for 14 infrastructure projects across Queens that will create 400 new jobs.
• The adoption of the City's plan for Coney Island that will create more than 30,000 jobs.
• $350,000 in NYC Business Solutions Training Funds awarded to small businesses.
• Enhancements to the City's Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program.
• The opening of a 125-unit mixed income housing development in the Central Harlem.
• A record 10,500 job placements through the first half of 2009.
• A plan to convert unoccupied apartments and stalled sites into affordable housing.
• The opening of New Mount Hope Community Center in the Bronx.
• The purchase of the Hunter's Point South site to create a new, affordable neighborhood.
• A public campaign to help more New Yorkers get free foreclosure prevention services.
• The start of services of the Park Slope 5th Avenue Business Improvement District.
• A stimulus-funded bond program to spur commercial and industrial projects citywide.
• The City will use nearly $32 million to train 10,000 New Yorkers for jobs.
• New space for 20 small businesses in Bushwick, creating more than 80 industrial jobs.
• The citywide "Fashion's Night Out" event to support retailers in all five boroughs.
• The start to construction of the International Gem Tower, which will house 3,000 jobs.
• City's Workforce1 Centers in Harlem and Jamaica received awards for innovation.
• Food Retail Expansion to Support Health (FRESH) program to encourage grocery stores.
• City-supported loans unavailable from banks to help small businesses stay in operation.
• Three new Financial Empowerment Centers offering free, one-on-one financial coaching.
• Stimulus funding to help the City provide summer jobs for 51,000 young New Yorkers.
• The opening of New Hope Walton Project, housing for low-income residents in Harlem.
• New affordable housing at Gateway Building, a long-vacant structure in the South Bronx.
• The Harlem Business Assistance Fund to help businesses relocate to the 125th Street area.
• The expansion of NYC Business Express to help businesses obtain permits and licenses.
• The "Nine in '09" campaign to promote economic activity in diverse neighborhoods.
• A Center for Economic Opportunity program put 4,000 low-income New Yorkers in jobs.
• Stimulus-funded community development projects that will strengthen neighborhoods.
• Stimulus-funded Housing Authority projects that will create jobs for 3,255 New Yorkers.
• The start of construction of 103 units of affordable housing in Brownsville.
• The opening of Home Depot in the South Bronx creating 200 new permanent jobs.
• The latest round of training funds to help small businesses train their employees.
• The placement of 50 laid-off New Yorkers into positions at entrepreneurial companies.
• New York City achieved a record 5,000 job placements through the first quarter of 2009.
• Help for a beer distributor to create 55 permanent and 30 construction jobs in the Bronx.
• Federal stimulus transportation projects that will create or preserve 32,000 jobs.
• Steps the City is taking to help small businesses adapt to conditions and avoid layoffs.
• A plan to create and retain 400,000 jobs over the next six years.
Contact: Stu Loeser/Andrew Brent (Mayor Bloomberg) (212) 788-2958
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... the harsh anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies found in other European coun- tries. Spanish political institutions remain relatively free of overt xenophobic behavior, and the nation's leading politicians have expressed a desire to fore- stall the rise of a Spanish Le Pen. What accounts...
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Anthony N. Celso
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.... The electoral and political legacy of 3-11 continues to dominate the Spanish political landscape, and the Madrid attack has fractured partisan unity on counter-terrorism policy. No single issue divides Spanish society like terror- ism and what to do about it. This essay is organized in three sections...
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...Anthony N. Celso Elected on a platform of withdrawal from Iraq after the 3/11 train bombings, Spanish socialists sought early on to embark on an antiterrorist policy of negotiation and dialogue with disgruntled Arab and Basque communities. The socialists' early efforts at achieving a historic...
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Anthony Celso
Mediterranean Quarterly (2005) 16 (3): 86–101.
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... period of growth, second among the world's nations only to Japan, stimulated a general economic quickening, attracted immense foreign investment, created vast numbers of new jobs, and succeeded over time in raising the Spanish standard of living to four...
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Q: Focus trap for multiple modals I'm working on a trap focus modal functionality and it works well with a single element, but I can't get it working with multiple elements. It traps focus only on last modal. I know there is something wrong with my loop, I tried to catch activeElement and add a condition if it's equal to focused element but with no result.
Here is the CodePen example
HTML

                Mobile Search

                            <form role="search" method="get" class="search-form relative" action="//localhost:3000/">

                                    Search for:
                                    <input type="search" class="search-input" placeholder="Search" value="" name="s">

                                <button type="button" class="everse-menu-search-modal__close" aria-label="Close Search">
                                    Close
                                </button>
                            </form>

        Search

                        <form role="search" method="get" class="search-form relative" action="//localhost:3000/">

                                Search for:
                                <input type="search" class="search-input" placeholder="Search" value="" name="s">

                            <button type="button" class="everse-menu-search-modal__close" aria-label="Close Search">Close
                            </button>
                        </form>

JavaScript
(function(){

    var html = document.querySelector('html'),
            body = document.body;

    mobileAccessibility();
    menuSearch();

  function mobileAccessibility() {

            document.addEventListener('keydown', function(e) {
                var tabKey, shiftKey, selectors, activeEl, lastEl, firstEl;

                if ( body.classList.contains('showing-modal') ) {

                    selectors = 'button, [href], input, select, textarea, [tabindex]:not([tabindex="-1"])';
                    activeEl = document.activeElement;

                    // Search
                    if ( body.classList.contains( 'showing-search-modal' ) ) {

                        let search = document.querySelectorAll('.everse-menu-search:not(.eversor-menu-search)');

                        for ( var i = 0; i < search.length; i++ ) {
                            var input = search[i].querySelector('.search-input');
                            var close = search[i].querySelector('.everse-menu-search-modal__close');

                            firstEl = input;
                            lastEl = close;
                        }

                    }

                    tabKey = e.key === 'Tab' || e.keyCode === 9;
                    shiftKey = e.shiftKey

                    if ( ! shiftKey && tabKey && lastEl === activeEl ) {
                        e.preventDefault();
                        firstEl.focus();
                    }

                    if ( shiftKey && tabKey && firstEl === activeEl ) {
                        e.preventDefault();
                        lastEl.focus();
                    }

                }

            });

    }

  function menuSearch() {
        let search = document.querySelectorAll('.everse-menu-search:not(.eversor-menu-search)');

        if ( ! search.length > 0 ) {
            return;
        }

        for ( var i = 0; i < search.length; i++ ) {
            let trigger = search[i].querySelector('.everse-menu-search__trigger'),
                    modal = search[i].querySelector('.everse-menu-search-modal'),
                    inner = search[i].querySelector('.everse-menu-search-modal__inner'),
                    input = search[i].querySelector('.search-input'),
                    close = search[i].querySelector('.everse-menu-search-modal__close');

            trigger.addEventListener('click', function(e) {
                e.preventDefault();
                body.classList.toggle('showing-modal');
                body.classList.toggle('showing-search-modal');
                modal.classList.add('everse-menu-search-modal--is-open');
                setTimeout(() => {
                    input.focus();
                }, 200);
            });

            inner.addEventListener('click', function(e) {
                e.stopPropagation();
            });

            modal.addEventListener('click', function(e) {
                closeModal(this);
            });

            close.addEventListener('click', function(e) {
                closeModal(modal);
            });

            /*
            * Close on click or on esc.
            */
            document.addEventListener('keyup', function(e) {
                if ( 27 === e.keyCode ) {
                    closeModal(modal);
                }
            });

        }

        function closeModal(modal) {
            body.classList.remove('showing-modal');
            body.classList.remove('showing-search-modal');
            modal.classList.remove('everse-menu-search-modal--is-open');
        }

  }

})();

A: You made a minor mistake with your loop in mobileAccessibility function.
When you loop through the modals in the section if ( body.classList.contains( 'showing-search-modal' ) ) { you close the loop too early.
This means you are setting firstEl = input; as the last modal no matter what (as you are overriding it) and same for lastEl = close;
By simply moving the loop to include the tabkey checks it works as expected.
A few other considerations
Now there are loads of things that you still need to consider from an accessibility perspective.
Things like the fact that screen reader users navigate by headings, sections, links etc. so just capturing Tab is not sufficient.
For example: you need to sit the modals outside of the  and then use aria-hidden="true" on the  element when the modals are open to hide everything else from screen readers.
Oh and add aria-modal to your modal, see this answer I gave to understand why.
Fixed code

(function(){

    var html = document.querySelector('html'),
            body = document.body;

    mobileAccessibility();
    menuSearch();

  function mobileAccessibility() {

            document.addEventListener('keydown', function(e) {
                var tabKey, shiftKey, selectors, activeEl, lastEl, firstEl;

                if ( body.classList.contains('showing-modal') ) {

                    selectors = 'button, [href], input, select, textarea, [tabindex]:not([tabindex="-1"])';
                    activeEl = document.activeElement;

                    // Search
                    if ( body.classList.contains( 'showing-search-modal' ) ) {

                        let search = document.querySelectorAll('.everse-menu-search:not(.eversor-menu-search)');

                        for ( var i = 0; i < search.length; i++ ) {
                            var input = search[i].querySelector('.search-input');
                            var close = search[i].querySelector('.everse-menu-search-modal__close');

                            firstEl = input;
                            lastEl = close;

          //moved the loop ending from here

                    tabKey = e.key === 'Tab' || e.keyCode === 9;
                    shiftKey = e.shiftKey

                    if ( ! shiftKey && tabKey && lastEl === activeEl ) {
                        e.preventDefault();
                        firstEl.focus();
                    }

                    if ( shiftKey && tabKey && firstEl === activeEl ) {
                        e.preventDefault();
                        lastEl.focus();
                    }

          //placed the loop ending here so `firstEl` and `lastEl` now correspond to `search[i]` rather than the last item in `search`
          }
          }
                }

            });

    }

  function menuSearch() {
        let search = document.querySelectorAll('.everse-menu-search:not(.eversor-menu-search)');

        if ( ! search.length > 0 ) {
            return;
        }

        for ( var i = 0; i < search.length; i++ ) {
            let trigger = search[i].querySelector('.everse-menu-search__trigger'),
                    modal = search[i].querySelector('.everse-menu-search-modal'),
                    inner = search[i].querySelector('.everse-menu-search-modal__inner'),
                    input = search[i].querySelector('.search-input'),
                    close = search[i].querySelector('.everse-menu-search-modal__close');

            trigger.addEventListener('click', function(e) {
                e.preventDefault();
                body.classList.toggle('showing-modal');
                body.classList.toggle('showing-search-modal');
                modal.classList.add('everse-menu-search-modal--is-open');
                setTimeout(() => {
                    input.focus();
                }, 200);
            });

            inner.addEventListener('click', function(e) {
                e.stopPropagation();
            });

            modal.addEventListener('click', function(e) {
                closeModal(this);
            });

            close.addEventListener('click', function(e) {
                closeModal(modal);
            });

            /*
            * Close on click or on esc.
            */
            document.addEventListener('keyup', function(e) {
                if ( 27 === e.keyCode ) {
                    closeModal(modal);
                }
            });

        }

        function closeModal(modal) {
            body.classList.remove('showing-modal');
            body.classList.remove('showing-search-modal');
            modal.classList.remove('everse-menu-search-modal--is-open');
        }

  }

})();
/*-------------------------------------------------------*/
/* Search
/*-------------------------------------------------------*/
.search-form {
  position: relative;
}
.search-form label {
  display: flex;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.everse-menu-search {
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.everse-menu-search__trigger {
  color: #666666;
}
.everse-menu-search__icon {
  display: block;
}
.everse-menu-search-modal {
  background-color: transparent;
  position: fixed;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  z-index: 999;
  visibility: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all;
}
.everse-menu-search-modal__inner {
  background-color: #fff;
  transition: all;
  transform: scale(1, 0);
  transform-origin: 100% 0;
  padding: 40px 0;
}
.everse-menu-search-modal__inner .search-input {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  border: 0;
  outline: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #bebebe;
}
.everse-menu-search-modal__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  padding: 0;
  border: 0;
  text-align: center;
  background-color: transparent;
  color: #666666;
}
.everse-menu-search-modal__close:focus {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: initial;
}
.everse-menu-search-modal--is-open {
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}
.everse-menu-search-modal--is-open .everse-menu-search-modal__inner {
  transform: scale(1, 1);
}

                Mobile Search

                            <form role="search" method="get" class="search-form relative" action="//localhost:3000/">

                                    Search for:
                                    <input type="search" class="search-input" placeholder="Search" value="" name="s">

                                <button type="button" class="everse-menu-search-modal__close" aria-label="Close Search">
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                            </form>

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                                Search for:
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                            <button type="button" class="everse-menu-search-modal__close" aria-label="Close Search">Close
                            </button>
                        </form>

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These asthmatics don't like anything to interfere with their fun. They half-listen to the nurses, doctors and respiratory therapists and don't take their asthma medicine as directed.
These asthmatics think they know how to take care of their asthma, but they don't and don't really try to learn how to manage their asthma properly. If they have an asthma attack (which is often), they go to the ER. When they leave, they only take their preventative medicine until they start to feel better. Then they go back to having fun, until the next asthma attack. But the longer they go without proper asthma management, the more they risk permanent damage to their lungs.
Asthma Attitude: "Asthma action plan? I don't need one of those. I got my asthma under control."
Asthma Strengths: None. But at least they will get help when they need it.
Asthma Weaknesses: Too lazy (or too uninterested) to learn more about asthma.
Lessons to Live By: Do the opposite of what a Goofus would do. Take your asthma medicine as described by your doctor, even when you feel fine. Measure your peak flow and follow a tailored asthma management plan.


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National Security: All B-2 Stealth Bombers Grounded
(ReclaimingAmerica.net) – The entire fleet of B-2 stealth bombers of the US Air Force has been grounded indefinitely after a malfunction incident earlier this month that forced one of the warplanes to make an emergency landing, during which it caught fire.
The incident on December 10 led to the closure of the single runway in the B-2 bombers' home base, the Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, meaning that the strategic aircraft would not do flyovers at this year's college bowl games.
The fire the B-2 stealth bomber experienced during the emergency landing was put out without any injuries, Newsmax reported.
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman has ever produced only 21 B-2 bombers. The active B-2 fleet of the US Air Force has fewer than 20 warplanes.
The report noted the "standdown is significant" since the B-2 bombers, together with the B-52 Stratofortress bombers, make up the air force leg of America's nuclear triad. The other two elements are intercontinental ballistic missiles and submarine-launched ballistic missiles.
The US has regularly deployed B-2 bombers to Europe and the Indo-Pacific as a show of force. The standdown will see the entire fleet inspected, according to Master Sgt. Beth Del Vecchio, the spokeswoman of the 509th Bomb Wing.
"At this time, there is no speculated end date for the safety pause. Every incident is unique, and we are currently evaluating what went wrong and how we can mitigate future risk. We will resume normal operations once a safety investigation has been concluded," Del Vecchio told Defense One.
The B-2 was supposed to fly over the 2023 Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game. However, the 509th Bomb Wing said it would now be replaced by B-1 Lancer planes.
"Our No. 1 concern is the safety and security of our personnel and fleet," said Col. Daniel Diehl, the 509th bomber wing's commander.
"Although we are not participating in this flyover, we remain steadfast in our commitment to answer our nation's call," he added.
The B-2 is the only stealthy nuclear-capable heavy bomber of the US Air Force. Its fleet of older B-52 bombers consists of several dozen planes.
The B-2's replacement, the B-21 Raider, was introduced this month and is expected to make its first flight in 2023.
Earlier this year, there was another case in which a B-2 bomber made an emergency landing at Whitman after the plane's hydraulics system failed, and its landing gear collapsed.
As a result, the aircraft's left wing dragged for a mile before it stopped. The plane suffered $10 million worth of damage.
The Air Force has grounded its entire fleet of B-2 stealth bombers following an emergency landing and fire earlier this month, and none of the strategic aircraft will perform flyovers at this years' college bowl games. https://t.co/4Qzq9OUzq8
— NEWSMAX (@NEWSMAX) December 20, 2022


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ITA Airways may be partly in the hands of the Italian state railway company
Andrea Hargraves November 27, 2022 2 min read
The Italian government is looking into new possibilities for the sale of ITA Airlines, which may include Lufthansa and the national railway company Ferrovie dello Stato (FS). Information from the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera. Earlier this month, the government announced it would reopen negotiations with Lufthansa after inconclusive negotiations with a consortium formed by KLM Air France, Delta Air Lines and Certares.
Lufthansa said last week through a spokesperson that it was still interested in the takeover. The German group's original partner, the shipping carrier MSC, has withdrawn from the negotiations.
With FS, the Italian government, along with Lufthansa, has a new candidate to take over the airline. Reuters news agency reported that government documents show that the government wants to sell 51 percent of ITA to Lufthansa worth 250 million euros, while 29 percent goes to Ferrovie dello Stato, while the rest remains in the hands of the state.
With the partial acquisition of ITA, FS can benefit from combining air and rail transportation. Especially since it already offers high-speed lines connecting the main cities of Italy, the Italian newspaper writes. Cooperation can facilitate shifting to both modes of transmission.
Having FS as a partner in an airline would not be new, as the state railway was also a shareholder in the bankrupt Alitalia. The difference here is that with Lufthansa in the package (if those plans are confirmed), it is the Germans who should have control and will determine the company's move, which today is a loser.
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Brands choose colors carefully to create their logos. The colors they choose must reflect their businesses. Colors such as blue, red, green and silver are predominantly used to separate brands from each other. The reason these colors are loved is that they are bright and induce confidence. An experienced logo designer knows about color psychology and how to mix two different colors to make a logo stand out from the crowd.
Fonts have evolved over time. In the past, sophisticated fonts ruled the logo making world. Today, it's about simplicity and creativity. Big, bold and aligned fonts are the most preferred by logo designers. Fonts increase the visibility of any logo and company.
Icons are important for logo design. They help people understand and interpret information easily. The most important benefit an icon can bring to your logo is to help draw customers to your business. The adage, a picture is worth a thousand words is true here.'' Icons are like pictures, and so business websites without icons in their logos may not be able to motivate customers to go deep into the website to check out products or services offered. And this could cost you conversions. Professional logo designers use their creative minds to design icons that help separate businesses from their competition. Icons are designed or chosen depending on the nature of the business.
With technology moving at the speed of light, it's quite difficult to design a logo that stands the test of time. That's why business owners or designers choose scalable logos that can be adjusted when the need arises, instead of creating a completely new logo. A scalable logo will not only save the business owner time, but also money that could go into creating a completely new logo that conforms with time.
So if you're thinking of creating a logo or hiring a designer to do so, make sure the elements discussed above are implemented. They are vital to designing a quality, impactful and memorable logo that could take your brand to the next level.


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Travel restrictions on Pistorius lifted
Cape Town, March 29 (IANS) The Pretoria High Court lifted travel restrictions on paralympian Oscar Pistorius, allowing him to take part in international competitions on certain conditions.
Soon after the decision was made Thursday, Pistorius' agent Peet van Zyl said the double amputee may target championships in sports tournaments, the world championships in Moscow in August in particular, reports Xinhua.
Judge Bert Bam said the paralympian would be allowed to use his passport to travel outside the country on conditions that his passport will be held by a court while he is in South Africa, and he can only leave the country if he provides an itinerary of his travel plans at least a week before he is due to leave.
On returning home, Pistorius must hand his travel documents back to the court within 24 hours.
Pistorius is charged with murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp Feb 14, Valentine's Day. But Pistorius says he shot Steenkamp because he mistook her for a burglar. He was released on bail after almost one week in police lockup and his next court appearance is scheduled for June 4.
Although Pistorius's lawyers said in the appeal hearing that he had no immediate plans to compete in international tournaments, Zyl said in remarks published by the local media Sports24 that the judge's decision definitely paved the way for Pistorius to take part in international competitions.
But Zyl said any return to competition would be up to Pistorius, who hasn't run competitively since September or trained for two months.
"I have not discussed it (participating in races) with him yet, and would not be able to say if he would. He has not trained yet, and when a man hasn't trained for such a long time he cannot just start racing again."
Prosecutors had opposed the relaxing of Pistorius' bail restrictions.
"As the prosecution, we are not going to make any comment in as far as the judgment is concerned," National Prosecuting Authority spokesman Medupe Simasiku said. "Our focus is on the upcoming trial and we need to focus on that with all our minds.
"The investigation is going well and we believe that soon it will be completed. And when it is completed, that is when we'll know about the trial date," he said.
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