Lord Sai Baba knows the best for us and He does so. But each time we fail to realise this. See how Sai Sister Roopdarshini ji is fared for her faith in Lord Sai and how He had reserved good things for her.
Sai Sister Roopdarshini ji from India says: Hi Hetal ji, this is the first time I am posting my experience in your blog. I feel thanks word falls short to appreciate your work. May Baba bless you and your family with His choicest blessings. Actually, I am not a good writer and to readers, I am sorry my experience is very lengthy. You may feel it boring. Sai Maa, please forgive me if I have done any mistake while writing. Hetal ji, I request you not to disclose my email id. And lastly Tons of thanks to you for making this blog available to all Sai devotees and for creating wonderful platform to share the experiences.
It was sometime in January, when I quit my previous job as I was not at all comfortable working there due to some issues. I didn't think anything about the future, just resigned and praying Baba to be with me and surrendered completely to Him. I planned to complete the java course and then join back as it was difficult to work in development without knowledge. My classes were from morning to noon. So I became busy with my course and got more and more time to spend with my Sai. Usually, sir gives off on Thursdays only. I always went to Baba's temple attended noon Aarti. It gave me so much satisfaction. In this way, I started becoming more and more close to Sai Maa. I used to do 9 Thursdays vrat, Sai Satcharitra Parayan and all it gave me enormous peace of mind. In this period, I visited Shirdi after 3 long years. But things started changing. Financial problems started at home and my course was also lagging a lot as the tutor gave many holidays. So here my desperation started, but I had full faith that my Sai will definitely take care of me. Whenever I would feel upset, I used to just tell Baba that I have surrendered my life at your feet.
Things went on and it was now 6 months that I left job. All my relatives started asking, rather I should say criticizing. But I didn't resent back anything to any one and just would pray mentally to Baba that You know all my pain. I can't explain anything to all. You just be with me and love me that's enough for me. In mean time, I got a job offer from a small company. I was happy and went to meet the Manager, who worked with me in my previous company expecting that salary would be at least 15k. But to my dismay, he offered jus 4k. I was shocked and I told him to give time till next day. Next day, it was Thursday. I went to Baba's temple and put the lots if to join or not and the answer was yes. I didn't think anything just straight away went to office. But after going there, how I don't know, Baba totally changed my mind for not to join and straight away said no to my manager. I really can't analyze. Yes, I did so. After coming out, I asked Baba what all this is happening. You sent me here to join, but I said no. What is this? Why you sent me here?
I then went to have some snacks in café, basically to see Baba's photo as I had seen it the previous day. There I saw on counter lot of stuff was kept. I asked café uncle if I can see Baba's photo. He said sure and removes things. Then we had a pleasant chat. He told me his experiences with Baba, which strengthened my faith further in Baba. But all this time, I was thinking why Baba sent me here. Then uncle suddenly told that he will give me Baba's silver coin. He removed that from his pocket and gave me. This brought a smile on my sad face. I was very happy. I thanked uncle. He even told that his daughter and granddaughter love Baba a lot. He felt me like them and saw in my eyes love for Baba same as them. So he gave me the coin. I thanked him again and left the place.
All my way, I could not stop smiling and thinking that Baba sent me here just to receive His blessings in the form of coin. All my way, I saw Baba in form of photos. It was like He was trying to cheer up His daughter. But I was worried about my job. That night, I wrote all my feelings in a paper and went to temple and surrendered at Baba's feet telling that till DEC, I want a good package job to support my family and myself. But at the end, it's all Your wish and I want Your love more than anything. It had even become difficult for me to even have my daily food due to lack of money. Meanwhile, a wonderful thing happened. Baba called me to Shirdi all of a sudden and that to on Guru Poornima day. I leave to the readers to experience what joy I might've felt and trust me I didn't have single paisa with me. But Baba arranged every thing through my cousin.
When I took Darshan of Baba on Guru Poornima day, I told Deva that next time I want to come here with my own earning. I returned back after wonderful Darshan. It was Monday, when I came back and on Thursday, my friend called me and told that he has opening in his company and package was very good. It was 25k per month. I was really happy. But I had to appear for online test and then I would be able to attend the technical interview. I gave the on line test first. Depending on the performance, HR would call me for the next round. I had done the test well, but for another week, I dint get a call. My friend went to HR and asked about it. So she told it may take another one month to process, because there were 200 people, who had cleared the test. That day, I asked Baba if I will get this job or no. So the answer was yes. Even in question answer book, it was that "Letter will come and something nice in august".
Meanwhile, I started Sai Satcharitra Parayan. Next day, one person was supposed to join whom my friend had referred. But that person didn't turn up as he got some good offer in another company. So the manager and HR were angry with him. Still he managed to ask manager that I would join instead of him. But he gave a distinct no and was quite upset with him. He then asked HR that if she can schedule the interview. Even she gave the same answer and told his friend was very irresponsible and she doesn't want to hire any of his friends now. He got very dejected as he had given his best to help me by giving me material to study and explaining things. I pacified him by telling that we are giving our best and let us leave rest to Sai Maa. So now it was confirmed that this job is gone.
It was Monday and sixth day of Parayan, that night one of my aunt criticized me a lot for some small matter. I wept so heavily that night because I was hurt so much. I asked Sai Maa, when you will answer. Next day, it was 7th day of my reading. I thought I will finish it off in evening and went out with my father as I was upset. In the noon, my friend called me. Guess what? He told me that my technical interview is scheduled tomorrow. Just then a car passed by me with Baba's photo on it. My friend told that HR herself came to him and told that she has scheduled the interview. I was happy as well as nervous that how would I perform the interview. But since Sai has given this job, he will make me clear the interview also. And I went home and completed my Parayan and prepared till late night and prayed Baba that if I get this job I would give up eating rice and have it after taking your Darshan in Shirdi.
Next day, I went to the office all my way. Deva was with me. I was nervous, but I held Baba's pendant till I was called in. Finally, I completed technical round and I cleared it. Then next round was with manager. Even I did clear that. HR came out and told that I am done with both the rounds and she needs to check my documents. But I didn't carry the documents. So the last round got postponed to next day i.e. "Thursday". I asked her if I can come today. She told that she will inform me tomorrow. Next day, I went with all my documents and got it verified. She told that I am in and I have got the job. She would send me offer letter as soon as possible. I prayed Baba that I should get my joining on Thursday. But I got it on Wednesday. So I told Baba as your wish. Aug 17th was my joining. I went to the office and completed all joining formalities. HR led me in to show my place and allocated system to me. When she turned on, the first mail that dropped in was with picture of Baba in it. I was bit addled. I checked the mail. In that, one colleague had brought Prasad from Shirdi and sent his desk number. So that, we could collect from his desk. My heart bounced with joy. I straight away went searching his cubicle and took Baba's Prasad and Baba's photo. I now realized why my joining was not the next day. Our Deva was already there before me. Now I am just waiting to go to Shirdi with my money and take Sai Maa's Darshan. I hope Deva calls me as soon as possible. All this reflects only about Shraddha and Saburi. As our Sai Maa tells, if we have this, we can easily cross any hurdle in life. So however worst the situation may be if we have complete faith and surrender whole heartedly to Baba, He will definitely solve it. Only we need to have is patience.
What a great experience! Baba is the operator of the entire universe. So, true devotion can bring any kinds of blessings from Him and this is one of the examples.
may Baba be with you always and give you success and happiness always.
Oh my god, what a wonderful experience you had! Amazing! The trust and faith you have in baba is so appreciable. May baba help me to get same kind of shraddha and saburi in him. At times my faith is shaky.
I hope Roopa, you complete the promise made to saibaba soon. May Sai Maa bless u.
I got some doubt. Can please someone help me to clear it?
I would like to do 6 recitals of shri sai sachcharitra, which I'm going to start on this thursday i.e. on 1st dec.
My question is after completing first parayan, the udyapan is on next thrusday i.e. 8th dec. Should I start the next parayan immediately afterwards i.e. on friday Or should I have to wait for next thursday?
Roopdarshini..what a wonderful experience.your Shraddha and Saburi is so great..so much to learn from u.your experience has given me so much hope.feel extremely happy n peaceful after reading your experience.May Baba call you to Shirdi soon.and may He shower His blessings on you always.Good luck to u on your new job!
@Shweta: You need to wait till next thrusday to start the next parayan.
for the devotee who asked doubt, i think u can start on the nextday itself,ie., on friday itself its my opinion.
You can start parayan next day itself. In your case it is friday but anyone can start parayan immediately after completing one. There is no any limitation of particular days. For more detailed post on how to do parayan you can visit this page: All About Sacred Text - Shri Sai Satcharitra.
May Sai Baba bless us all.
Amazing experience...When I read your experience,I got goosebumps.
The mail you got on your joining date is really a miracle which only sai baba can do for you.You are a blessed soul of him.
Hats off to Hetalji for the wonderful job she is doing.May baba be with you always and make you to post more and more experiences.
Sachindhananda Sadguru Sainath Maharaj ki Jai!!!
Dear Readers Babaji Fulfilled my wish wish i went to shirdi after getting job on vijay dashmi day it was a drean come true for me.
@Anonymouspreethi,,be with sredda n saburi.BaBa is there.dont worry .we will pray for u.
Om Sai Ram, hetalji please attach the picture of Sai Baba's idol which Maayaji has shared in her devotee's experience.
u r truely blessed roopa ji..plz pray baba i get same vishwaas,bhakti,shardha and piyaar for him in my heart.
Roopdarshini, wonderful is your faith and more wonderful is your experience. This shows how Baba thinks about our welfare. He knows what is right for us.
I feel BABA listens to everyone in this world except me. I was in the most difficult situation of my life. There was a marriage proposal for me, and I asked Baba what I should do and picked chit, he said I should reject. I begged Baba that my situation is very difficult and I cannot hurt my parents so please reject this as I cannot do it. Baba kept assuring me through the question answer website that He will take care of me. I blindly followed Baba and in the end nothing happened, the wedding date got fixed. I had to finally step in and say no at this point of time causing hurt to everyone in my family and relatives.
I am so upset with myself and guilty for hurting everyone at this late stage and I feel I am a very bad person, why did Baba do this to me? Why does He want me get insulted like this and suffer?
Baba's devotees please answer me, maybe He talks to you all. I am in the worst stage of my life and I hope no one ever faces any insults like me.
Sister, It's a pure Baba blessing. People always look down others for Money but they forget that "Money doesn't make a person, it's the Love and character that makes a good human being. Unfortunately most of them forget it. Shame on our Mankind!!
But Baba, never look down at any one and will always protect and give what we ask for.
The King of the Kings, the Supreme Soul, Parabrahma Sainath Maharaj ki Jai.
May you remain blessed ever. BABA is always with HIS devotees.
Please keep sradha and saburi as Baba had planned everything for you. It's his will that you said NO to the proposal at the last minute.Please keep pataince and Chant "Om Sai Ram" in ur heart, everything will be sorted.
Baba Please help everyone who needs you, Please be with us and guide us on the right path.
Next cycle of parayan can be started immediately from next day of finishing first parayan. There are no hard and fast rules for doing parayan. It only depends on one's will and Lord Sai Baba's wish to allow His devotee to read this holy text. So it does not matter if it is Thursday or Friday, we only need to take name of Lord Sai, beg His mercy for strength to read and grasp what we are reading.
I hope your doubts are now clear.
Thanks u so much for ur comments, i will definitely post my other experiences thanks for reading , may baba bless every one.
Thanks for the supporting comments. I was the person who wrote about the marriage proposal. I am really eagerly waiting for Baba to bless me. It's been really long and am losing my patience. I get angry at times to with Baba. I am sorry Baba for being angry with You.
Reading all your comments, I started getting hope that indeed Baba has planned something, hope that good comes sooner.
Baba please bless me soon. I'm begging You.
You are really blessed with baba's grace & also you are aloving daughter of baba. AMAZING EXPERIENCE YOU HAD!ROOP jI.
Thanks for sharing this Roopadarshini.
Hope Baba grants shraddha and Saaburi to all his children and be with them always. Reading your story, I am hoping that my problems too will come to an end very soon.
Beautiful expereince.. as you said Shrradha and saburi is must in acheiving what we want.. I could really see baba'sblessing on you.. all the best with your new job!!
I have an amazing experience to share but don't know where to write.
Thanks for the wonderful work you all are doing and my thanks to all devotess of SaiParivaar,no matter what the problem may be or how intense it may be by reading this blog and reading the valuable comments i forget my problem and this never lets my faith shake in Sai Deva... This blog gave me a new life made closer to SaiBaba and even now it gives me strength even thanks word falls short for this.... Today i got my confirmation letter for this job given by Baba :-)by Baba's grace, as these 6 months i was in probation period, my work is really goin smoothly n my team mates , team lead, manager are all wonderful jus perfect place Sai Has chosen me with a good pay as well , i am always thank ful to him for this n thanks to evry one as well .
Baba, I was in very stress ful mode. I need desparately job and happy life. My parents came to USA to visit me. My husband is bearing all the expenses, on top of that I finished my masters six months back till now no job. I want to help him. I believe as per your leela one interview got scheduled. I have a job interview tomorrow, Please provide me your support. I am feeling nervous. Please save me. please give me that job.


9:05 is the third interactive fiction published by Adam Cadre. It is, in his words, "a standard intro-to-IF piece" and the public opinion seems to be the same. If you're looking for a way into interactive fiction, take this path.
9:05 harkens back to days where games like Zork were all the rage, complete with all the fun (read: frustration) of unrecognised verbs and pedantic wording. It may be quite a short game with maybe 10 minutes for your first playthrough (depending how fast you pick up on how to phrase your commands) but the multi-ending nature of it means you can play it over again.
The narrative of 9:05 places you in a bedroom, being awoken by the phone ringing. You are informed you've slept in too late, and given a description of the room you're in. What a typical situation. You're late for work, which might quell your enthusiasm to continue reading. But trust me on this one and bear with it.
You must answer the phone, and you can look around the room before cleaning yourself up and getting out of the house. Whilst in the house, there's little you can do to affect the ending but looking around gets more story details and helps you to understand some of the endings.
Once you leave the house, however, you're given a bit more freedom – you can choose to take certain exits on the freeway, etc. This does mean, though, that you tend to rush through the inside of the house on replays because you already know what you're doing, and there is certainly room for more branches adding from the very beginning.
Those who tend towards impatience will often find themselves barely skimming the descriptive text and thus missing clues as to the ending they're heading towards. Even though the sentences are stripped down to the bare bones of description, the game tends to repeat itself or you're scanning just for the information you need right then (especially when you forget if the bathroom is to the north or south).
Cadre has almost no voice in this piece (only when telling you it's probably a good idea to go through the tutorial first) but it's clear he's used to creating these interactive fictions (IFs) (no mistakes in there still being a Pop-Tart on the counter after you've eaten it).
One of the best things about 9:05 is the community that surrounds it. Though you can't interact or view others' results, it's such a popular and well-circulated game that almost anyone you encounter who's dabbled in IF will know what you're talking about. Then there's that shared smugness of knowing about the game's secrets versus those people who haven't read it before or gave up because the late for work trope put them off.
For all that 9:05 can put you off initially with the complicated commands and run-of-the-mill storyline, it's not what you expect it to be. Cadre certainly knows how to put a twist in the tale and divert a reader's expectations.
In short, if you haven't already – whether you're new to interactive fiction or not – try 9:05. I promise you won't be disappointed.
You can find 9:05 and Adam Cadre's other works at http://adamcadre.ac/if.html.


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Q: Collect values from an array of hashes I have a data structure in the following format:
data_hash = [
    { price: 1, count: 3 },
    { price: 2, count: 3 },
    { price: 3, count: 3 }
  ]

Is there an efficient way to get the values of :price as an array like [1,2,3]?

A: There is a closed question that redirects here asking about handing map a Symbol to derive a key. This can be done using an Enumerable as a middle-man:
array = [
    {:price => 1, :count => 3},
    {:price => 2, :count => 3},
    {:price => 3, :count => 3}
]

array.each.with_object(:price).map(&:[])

#=> [1, 2, 3]

Beyond being slightly more verbose and more difficult to understand, it also slower.

Benchmark.bm do |b|
  b.report { 10000.times { array.map{|x| x[:price] } } }
  b.report { 10000.times { array.each.with_object(:price).map(&:[]) } }
end

#       user     system      total        real
#   0.004816   0.000005   0.004821 (  0.004816)
#   0.015723   0.000606   0.016329 (  0.016334)

A: First, if you are using ruby < 1.9:
array = [
    {:price => 1, :count => 3},
    {:price => 2, :count => 3},
    {:price => 3, :count => 3}
]

Then to get what you need:
array.map{|x| x[:price]}

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-create shopping lists, then print them to paper or save them to your phone or PDA.
-make notes about the features you want, store hours/phones, etc., and retrieve them quickly and easily.
-Click Shopping Organizer is loaded with features to make shopping easy.


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Омикрон Возничего (), 27 Возничего (), HD 38104 — одиночная звезда в созвездии Возничего на расстоянии приблизительно 587 световых лет (около 180 парсеков) от Солнца. Видимая звёздная величина звезды — +5,46m.

Характеристики
Омикрон Возничего — белая звезда спектрального класса A2VpCr или A1CrEu. Радиус — около 3,45 солнечных, светимость — около 95 солнечных. Эффективная температура — около 8660 К.

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Q: Wrong output in finding the maximum sum of adjacent digits in a pyramid/triangle I solving Problem 18 on Project Euler and have written the code for it as below:
v = '''75
95 64
17 47 82
18 35 87 10
20 04 82 47 65
19 01 23 75 03 34
88 02 77 73 07 63 67
99 65 04 28 06 16 70 92
41 41 26 56 83 40 80 70 33
41 48 72 33 47 32 37 16 94 29
53 71 44 65 25 43 91 52 97 51 14
70 11 33 28 77 73 17 78 39 68 17 57
91 71 52 38 17 14 91 43 58 50 27 29 48
63 66 04 68 89 53 67 30 73 16 69 87 40 31
04 62 98 27 23 09 70 98 73 93 38 53 60 04 23'''.strip().split('\n')

last_ind = 0
max_sum = 75
for row in v[1:]:
    row = row.split(' ')
    num1 = int(row[last_ind])
    num2 = int(row[last_ind+1])
    if num1 > num2:
        max_sum+=num1
    else:
        max_sum+=num2
        last_ind = last_ind+1

print(max_sum)

I got the ANSWER AS 1064 but it's written 1074 everywhere. Can someone please suggest me what I might be doing wrong. By calculating every row by hands, I get 1064. What is wrong here?

A: You are assuming that the optimal path will always move down via the child with the greatest value, but this is not true. A child with a lesser value may open up a possibility (at lower layers) to find a much greater value, which more than compensates for the temporary less optimal value.
So your algorithm, in its first iteration will go from 75 to the 95 on the second row. But this turns out to be the wrong choice. You'll have to come up with a better algorithm. You will find inspiration in other Q&A about this particular challenge, like this one.
Here you see the optimal path:

path

75

95 64

17 47 82

18 35 87 10

20 04 82 47 65

19 01 23 75 03 34

88 02 77 73 07 63 67

99 65 04 28 06 16 70 92

41 41 26 56 83 40 80 70 33

41 48 72 33 47 32 37 16 94 29

53 71 44 65 25 43 91 52 97 51 14

70 11 33 28 77 73 17 78 39 68 17 57

91 71 52 38 17 14 91 43 58 50 27 29 48

63 66 04 68 89 53 67 30 73 16 69 87 40 31

04 62 98 27 23 09 70 98 73 93 38 53 60 04 23

A: Imagine you were on the row just before the bottom row, call it row l. Now for each number m on row l, ask (1) which of the (one or) two choices would be optimal to choose next? (2) what would the sum now look like at m if we added that optimal choice?
Now ask the same questions for the row just above l.


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Q: How to return object methods parameters Here is part of my code
Actual Code:
Top:
var NS = (function (global)
    {

Middle:
var ViewH =
{
    portfolio: function ( embeddedAml )
        {
        internals
        },

Bottom:
return {
    ViewHPortfolio:    ViewH.portfolio,
};

})(window);

However, IE is reporting that var1 is undefined.  I define it in the function parameter list and use it in the function.  Not too sure what the interpreter is realy saying.
These functions worked until I moved them into a common object - Container
Also IE would not let me pass Container.func1 so I passed it to the HTML as ContainerFunc1.
Question is, how do I get the interpreter to recognize the variables var1, var2...etc.
Thanks,

A: I think you're a victim of semicolon insertion.
Change this:
return
  {
  ContainerFunc1:   Container.func1
  ContainerFunc2:   Container.func2
  }

to this:
return {
  ContainerFunc1:   Container.func1
  ContainerFunc2:   Container.func2
  };

Also, I think this
Container
  {
    func1 : function(var1){...do something with var1...}
    func2 : function(var1){}
  }

Should be this
var Container = {
    func1 : function(var1){...do something with var1...}
    func2 : function(var1){}
  };

Finally, be aware that when you do
return {
  ContainerFunc1:   Container.func1
  ContainerFunc2:   Container.func2
};

And you say
var resultObj = Top();
resultObj.ContainerFunc1(X);

even though this function—ContainerFunc1—points to Container.func1 the this inside the call will not be Container; this will be resultObj.
Finally, by convention functions that start with a capital letter in JavaScript are intended to be used as a constructor.  To comport with this convention you should consider changing the name to top with a lowercase t.


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Ireland's COVID19 Crisis Response: Perspectives from Social Science 15th May
The first case of Covid-19 was observed in Ireland on February 29th. In the past month, we have had unprecedented change in every aspect of Irish society. The response to the pandemic progressed from warnings to school and pub closures, to a comprehensive shut down of non-essential workplaces, and strong guidelines on physical distancing, hygiene, and travel.
It is urgent to understand how people are responding to these changes. Adherence to physical distancing and protective health behaviours may be vital in delaying the transmission of the virus and allowing the health system to adapt. Understanding how to promote such adherence is a key topic of research for our community. Understanding the short-run impacts on mental and physical health is a key priority, as is understanding how the impacts of the restrictions are spread across groups of people and different types of businesses.
In the longer term, the Covid-19 pandemic will leave a wide range of public policy challenges in its wake. It would be important to anticipate now what those challenges are likely to be and to explore how research can contribute to finding solutions. It is crucial to understand the implications of different scenarios for inequality, education systems, labour markets, public administration, financial systems, transport, climate change, just to name a few. It is vital that we contribute to this process as scholars and researchers with different areas of expertise.
With these challenges in mind, we have launched a series of Covid19 crisis policy response events. The first which took place Friday April 17th, the second on Friday April 24th, the third on Friday May 1st and the fourth to take place this Friday May 15th
The May 15th conference will take place on-line via Zoom webinar from 10:00 -11:30. There will be 2 parallel sessions.
On Thursday evening, you will be sent a Zoom link for your chosen session.
Session 1 – 10:00 – 11:30
A Testing and Tracing
Chair Prof Orla Doyle
Prof Alex Friedrich at University Medical Centre Groningen
Prof Patrick Wall, UCD
Prof Cliona O'Farrelly, TCD
Prof. Tomás Ryan (TCD)
Please register for this event here
B SMEs, Innovators, and their recovery
Chair Stephen Kinsella
Johnathan Ruane, MIT
Liz McCarthy, Scale Ireland
Rena Maycock, CEO & Founder Cilter child-protection software.
Registration for this event will close at 18:00 Thursday May 14th
We hope to record each session and for it to be available online after the event.
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Category Archives: Special Events
Essential DC, History, Interviews, Life in the Capital, Opinion, Special Events, Sports Fix, The Features, They Make DC, We Love Arts
By Ben H. Rome 9:00 am10 Oct 2014
Local Indigenous Artist Showcases the Racism of Redskin
(c) Gregg Deal
Those who think the continuing movement to change the name of the local pro football team is a waste of time and trivial were clearly not at the recent Art All Night event here in the District. Secreted in one corner of the venue was local Indigenous artist Gregg Deal. His project, "Redskin," took on the racial overtones of the team moniker and projected it at his audience.
What he, nor spectators or his helpers predicted was just how pointed it ended up being.
Deal first let me know of the project in early September. What initially struck me about his proposed performance piece was the fact he was willingly subjecting himself to some serious abuse. Natives in the area–as well as those protesting football games elsewhere in the country–have always been subjected to abuses by team fans, especially if they're open about their opposition to the name. (Witness the reactions by fans, as recalled by several Natives, during a recent taping for The Daily Show.)
So why do it, especially in an art venue? "As people of color, or more specifically, Indigenous people, we deal with something called microaggression. It's the needle pricks in our general American society and culture that says or does things that are offensive to Natives. They're called 'microaggression' because they are passive aggressive enough to get by your average person, but still aggressive," said Deal. "For example, when I worked at the National Museum of American Indian in 2004-2005, someone asked me if I still lived in a Tipi. This would be microaggression because it's an insane questions that is based on stereotypes, but it's also a statement about what this person believes quantifies me as an Indigenous person."
The term 'redskin,' painted faces and faux headdresses, drunken war chants – these are all examples of microaggression. Deal's performance piece was meant to use all of these abuses, commonly found in tailgate parties at FedEx Field and used by team fans around the world, over an eight-hour period. "I ended up calling it after just over four hours," said Deal. "All of us–my friends who were helping me and myself–were just mentally and psychologically drained from the experience."
Bryce Huebner, an Associate Professor at Georgetown University, was one of Deal's assistants who played a part of one of the abusive fans. "I said things that I would never say in real life, in hopes of making it clear how ugly and harmful the casual racism against indigenous people in the United States is," he said. "I was struck by how difficult it was to start playing that role, when I arrived my heart was pounding and I could hardly speak; but more troubling by far was the fact that it became easy to continue as I started to play off of the other actors. There's an important lesson there: if you surround yourself with people who espouse hostile attitudes, it's much easier to adopt those attitudes yourself."
Deal said a lot of the audience mentioned to him how truly real it felt, watching it unfold, and he agreed. "After it got rolling, the invective felt truly real, like a few situations I've found myself in around the District." When I mentioned that a Huffington Post review said it was unauthentic because he had used his friends as the antagonists, Deal laughed. "They should've been in my place, then. It certainly felt real to me."
Deal (seated) in the middle of his "Redskin" performance. (c) Darby
Tara Houska, a board member of Not Your Mascots and a big proponent of the name change movement in the District, was one of the audience members. "The experience of watching Indigenous-based racism being hurled at a Native was difficult, to say the least," she said. "Some of those phrases hit too close to home, and brought me back to moments in which I've experienced racism. At times, it was hard to keep in mind that it was a performance. I wanted to yell at the antagonizers to back off, and felt the hurt Gregg must have been feeling."
Both Houska and Deal were also participants in the recent Daily Show segment that showed a panel of team fans and a panel of Indigenous people who, after separate discussions, confronted each other through the show's direction. The segment has had mixed reaction in the press, with a lot of sympathy generated for the four white fans (who all self-identified as some fraction of various tribes, but with no real knowledge of their heritage – or, in one case, how generational fractions work). The incidents taped at FedEx field later between some of the Native panelists (specifically, the 1491s) and fans weren't shown, which is unfortunate.
"Honestly, both the Daily Show and my art performance felt very similar," said Deal. "The racism against Indigenous people in this country is so ingrained it it's culture that the only way a team could exist as a mascot (which is defined as a clown, a court jester, by the way…nice 'honor') in the first place. The Washington Redskins–and other Indian mascots–are a really good illustration of not only how disconnected America is from it's own history, but how disconnected it is from the issue of equality towards Indigenous people is. We are literally sitting on an issue where a significant amount of this country's Indigenous are saying 'it's offensive' and the answer is 'no, it's not offensive at all!'"
Gregg Deal with "A Nice Can of Colonialism"
Deal went on to say the whole movement to change the name isn't really about offense, but about equality. "What you're looking at is the tip of a very big iceberg of issues that are simply illustrated by this specific issue. The fact that we don't seem to own our identity enough for someone to allow us to assert that identity appropriately, but that a corporate sports team is making billions from our image and likeness and has the audacity to fly it under the flag of honor is insanity," he said. "Let's be honest here, it's not about honor, tradition, or any other lame excuse Dan or his constituents are saying. It's about money, and the fans have all bought into supporting one of this country's financial top one percent."
Houska felt that Deal's passion really came through in his performance piece, and she applauded him for taking a stand in such a public way. "I think it was a very in-your-face method to get locals aware that Natives experience racism, including the racist imagery and name of the Washington team," she said. "We have all experienced being belittled and told to 'get over it.' I hope that people walked away with a sense of understanding that microaggression is a very real and damaging thing. And how it feels to be deluged by caricatured Natives via the Washington football team and having no say in it, despite being the subject of that caricature."
Deal agreed. "I believe the term REDSKIN, if it belongs anywhere…it belongs to Indigenous people. In the same way the Black community essentially own the N-word," he said. "While there are different schools of thought on that word and it's usage in the Black community, it's understood that if you use that word outside the Black community, you're a certain type of person. The word 'redskin' belongs to us, and it's not up to [non-Indigenous people] how it's used."
For more information on the name change social media movement, visit Eradicating Offensive Native Mascotry, Not Your Mascots, or follow the #changethename hashtag on Twitter.
Tags: art, changethename, Gregg Deal, native american, NFL, notyourmascot, redskin
By Brian Mosley 12:00 pm02 Jul 2014
Fourth of July Fireworks Info
2013 - Fourth of July Brian Mosley
You feel that? It's the anticipation of the Independence Day National Fireworks! One of the greatest things about living in DC is getting to see the fireworks fly against a backdrop of national monuments, and it's easily one of my favorite yearly events. Over the years I've imparted my knowledge of the event to help improve our readers' experience. You can get some advice on what to expect; some great viewing locations around the area; and even some photo advice for taking your own firework images.
I have very little new to add this year, so just read (or reread) my posts from years past. I highly encourage everyone to go and see the fireworks, so ignore that inner pessimist that's telling you to "avoid the crowds." Go forth and celebrate the independence of our country by seeing a small part of it blown up!
And if you're going out to take photos, get some inspiration from previous firework displays: 2011, 2012, and 2013!
Tags: DC Fireworks, fireworks, Fourth of July, independence day
Entertainment, Special Events, The Features
By Patrick Pho 12:41 pm22 Apr 2014
A 2014 Helen Hayes Awards (Drama Prom) Diary
Last night marked the 30th anniversary of the Helen Hayes Awards, and theatreWashington spared no expense in creating a blow-out bash. The annual celebration of Washington DC Theatre, aka Drama Prom, sported a new format and venue. Moving from the Warner Theatre to the National Building Museum gave the awards ceremony a much more casual feel as patrons mingled about throughout the three-act show. Victor Shargai received the Helen Hayes Tribute and Woolly Mammoth's Stupid Fucking Bird, Ford & Signature's Hello Dolly!, and Olney Theatre Center's A Chorus Line went home with Best Resident Play and Musical honors.
However if you want a complete list of the winners you can find those here. Instead I offer you a tradition now four years running: my complete breakdown of my day (and night) with Helen (and others).
Tags: Helen Hayes Awards, showcase
Adventures, Entertainment, Essential DC, Fun & Games, Life in the Capital, Special Events, The District
By Rebecca 5:50 pm26 Mar 2014
DC's 2014 Sweet Sixteen – Cast Your Vote
In the spirit of March Madness, we've decided to create our own Sweet Sixteen bracket to find out who (or what) you think should be DC's 2014 champion. Culled from a rather large author submitted list, these sixteen contestants represent the heart and soul (and headslaps) of our fair city. We've randomly paired them up in eight killer match ups where you get to decide who makes it to the Elite Eight. Voting goes until tomorrow night (the 27th at 12am) with the next round opening up on the 28th.
#1 The DC Music Scene: The 9:30 Club, Black Cat (mainstage and red room), DC9, Rock N' Hotel, U Street Music Hall, Gypsy Sally's, Patty Boom Boom, Echo Stage, Flash, DAR, The Hamilton….I could and should go on but there are just WAY too many awesome DC music venues to list. You want an intimate show? You got it. You want a sell out ~20,000 person experience? Done. You want to get your dancing sweat on in a darkish, light parade? Boom! And it's not just that they're great places to see music, it's that they bring in an utterly fantastic array of acts. On any given night, there are nationally known groups, up-and-comers, awesome cover bands and true indie artists showing us their stuff. What. To. Choose?!!!! Did I mention that the venues have awesome food and drink, and that they're staff are some of the coolest people in DC?
#16 Swachos at American Ice Company: The concept is a simple one, but it's the execution that makes this salty bar favorite into something that I crave. The house-made queso is rich but not too thick, the jalapeños are spicy, but not overwhelming, and the house pickle brine they're steeped in has just the right balance of sugar and vinegar to bring out their playful flavor. And then the pork. Oh the pork. The shredded pork is the king's crown atop this marvelous plate. Wash it down with a DC Brau Citizen and a Bulleit Rye pickleback, and you have my favorite bar meal in the entirety of the city on a warm spring day on their patio. This is a reminder that simple can be good all on its own, when executed with diligence and care.
Tags: best of DC, DC Sweet Sixteen Bracket, vote
Music, Special Events, The Features, We Love Music
By Rachel Levitin 8:00 am14 Mar 2014
We Love Music: Krist Novoselic Plays 'Royals' with The Cowards Choir & The Beanstalk Library
Photo Credit: roXplotion /// Pictured: Krist Novoselic (left) and Andy Zipf of The Cowards Choir (right).
DC rockers The Cowards Choir and The Beanstalk Library got to add another rock and roll story to their journals this week: performing with Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic.
The instrumental cover collaboration of Lorde's Grammy-winning song 'Royals' happened on Sunday, March 9 at a FairVote event hosted by Republic in Takoma Park. The performance – which featured Novoselic on accordion – has since been mentioned by several musical outlets online including Pitchfork, Stereogum, and Rolling Stone.
But how did these two DC-based bands land one of the most unique gigs of their professional lives thus far? Continue reading →
Tags: Adam Neubauer, Andy Zipf, David Gassmann, Krist Novoselic, Lorde, Mike Smirnoff, Royals, Ryan Walker, The Beanstalk Library, The Cowards Choir
Interviews, Special Events, The Features
By Ben H. Rome 11:00 am13 Mar 2014
Vincent Musi and Exotic Pets, By Way of National Geographic
Vincent J. Musi, courtesy National Geographic
Tomorrow night, veteran photographer Vincent J. Musi will take the stage at the National Geographic Museum. He'll be discussing his latest story in the April 2014 magazine, "Exotic Pets," where he explored the deep connections some people have with creatures not found in the corner pet store. He'll be sharing images and stories from this assignment and other forays into the world of animals. Speaking of animals, if you're a dog lover or a cat lover, check out the latestpaws.com. They always have informative articles for your favorite pets.
We'll be giving away a pair of tickets to the show, so leave a comment below, using your first name and a valid email address; we'll draw the winner before noon tomorrow. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. and parking is free at the museum's garage after 6 p.m. for those attending the program.
Musi took a moment to answer some of our questions about his work and the project.
How did you approach the Exotic Pets project?
My goal was to offer a voice to people who had experience with exotic animals in a straightforward and non-judgmental way. These are folks who tend to get marginalized in what can be very sensational coverage by the press. I was looking for diversity in experience, animals, and opinions. Anyone who had a direct relationship with an exotic animal.
What was the most unusual pairing or situation you came across?
A breeder of jungle cat hybrids in Florida had a huge Tortoise, Canada Goose and a Pot Bellied Pig as her personal pets. Nothing can prepare you for the site of a Mountain Lion lounging pool-side at a brick ranch house or a white-tailed deer with her own bedroom.
Tags: animals, exotic pets, Featured Photo, national geographic, vincent musi
Entertainment, Essential DC, Special Events
By Jenn Larsen 9:00 am04 Mar 2014
Share Your DC with LiveArt in a Day
Get ready to share your love for DC. On Saturday, April 5 at the Anacostia Arts Center, We Love DC is joining collaborative theater company LiveArtDC in holding the first annual LiveArt in a Day. We want your ideas to help create this unique presentation of five 10-minute plays that will be written overnight by local playwrights, rehearsed the next day, and performed twice that night only.
LiveArt in a Day will feature two performances of the plays, at 7pm and 9pm, in addition to three sets by local bands The Iris Bell, South Rail, and Clarence Buffalo, and a silent auction. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. All proceeds from the evening will benefit LiveArtDC (that rhymes with "Give Art DC"), a DC-based company of artists who believe in the power of collaboration to create engaging stories for theater. You may have seen their inaugural show I Heart Hummels at the Capital Fringe Festival. Now it's your chance to join in the collaborative fun.
During the LiveArt in a Day event, plays will explore the sites, personalities and events that make DC the special place it is. But, we need your ideas to make it happen.
What are your quintessential DC experiences, the stories that make living here so unique? What locations or personalities would you want a play built around? How about that time you entered the annual High Heel Race? Or pelted an ex at the Dupont Circle Snowball Fight? Proposed at the DC World War I Memorial? Cried at the Eastern Market fire? Sat next to Kojo Nnamdi at the Kennedy Center? Started a family in Brookland? Shadowed Ian MacKaye at the Black Cat? There are so many possibilities. From simply telling us your favorite landmark or your favorite local character, to sharing more complex stories, we want to hear them all.
Share your ideas on We Love DC in the comment section below with Leave a Reply, or tweet your ideas with hashtag #liveart24 to @liveartdc. We'll select the most promising and creative ideas for the LiveArt in a Day playwrights to choose from, and they'll craft their plays from your themes.
Your love for DC, your life in DC. All in a day. Let's go.
Tags: Anacostia Arts Center, LiveArt in a Day, LiveArtDC
Get Out & About, Interviews, People, Special Events, The Features
By Ben H. Rome 12:00 pm18 Feb 2014
Speeding Through the Appalachians With Jennifer Pharr Davis
Appalachain Trail Highpoint Dave
Every year, hundreds of hikers attempt to traverse the 2,181 miles of the Appalachian Trail that stretches from Georgia to Maine. The typical journey takes at least four months. In 2011, long-distance hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis accomplished it in a little over 46 days. She became the trail's overall speed record holder and the first woman to do so.
Thursday evening, Davis visits the National Geographic Museum to share her story about this incredible achievement. National Geographic is giving away a pair of tickets to a lucky WeLoveDC reader for the event. (See the end of the article for instructions on how to enter.) Davis sat down with WeLoveDC to talk about her accomplishment and time on the trail.
What inspired you to attempt the fastest hike of the Trail?
I had hiked the trail twice before, once in 2005 as a traditional thru-hike taking 4 months, and again in 2008 where I tried to set a new women's record. I did that, hiking the trail in 58 days and averaging 38 miles per day. But coming off Springer Mountain, the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail in Georgia where I finished my hike, I knew instantly that I had a lot left in the tank and that I hadn't pushed myself to the max. So I immediately starting contemplating the possibility of doing it faster and of possibly trying to break the overall record of 47 days.
Tags: 20036, appalachain trail, hiking, jennifer pharr davis, natgeolive, national geographic
Education, Interviews, People, Special Events, The Features
By Ben H. Rome 2:15 pm03 Feb 2014
Meet Travelers Who Make a Difference
25 Feb 11 Jason Finch
Every year, National Geographic celebrates individuals who travel the globe with passion and purpose. These travelers represent a style of travel, motivation, or method that informs and inspires us to either Should You Drive Or Should You Fly. Last year, more than 1,500 nominations were sent in to National Geographic Traveler for their annual Travelers of the Year award. The magazine staff selected those who turned trips into opportunities to assist with conservation efforts, connect with local cultures, volunteer, challenge themselves, deepen familial and community bonds, and engage the world in a meaningful way .
This Thursday, National Geographic will host a discussion with seven of their 2013 winners. And WeLoveDC wants to send one of our readers to this insightful program with a pair of tickets to the program and reception!
Panelists at the evening program will be Hilda and John Denham, who established the Pacuare Nature Reserve in Costa Rica to protect turtle nesting areas; Alison Wright, a photojournalist who launched the Faces of Hope Fund to provide medical assistance, education, and aid to children around the globe; Shannon O'Donnell, who began Grassroots Volunteering, a database of volunteering and sustainable tourism opportunities; Molly Burke and Muyambi Muyambi, founders of Bicycles Against Poverty in Uganda; and Tracey Friley, a youth travel advocate who began the Passport Party Project for helping underserved girls get their first passports.
These travelers went a step beyond a simple vacation and strive to make a difference through their journey, trough the Extraordinary Caravanning Destinations You Must Visit too. Often, it is an experience, sight, or object that inspires their change of direction. "I traveled several times to Costa Rica during the eighties to see the turtles and went to many beaches on both Pacific and Caribbean coasts," said Hilda Denham. "I was fascinated by what I saw but was shocked by the poaching that was going on everywhere. Legislation came too late, and has always been ineffective."
Tags: Alison Wright, bicylces against poverty, faces of hope, Hilda and John Denham, molly burke, national geographic, Pacuare Nature Reserve, Travel, travelers
Entertainment, Special Events, The Features, We Love Arts
By Jenn Larsen 5:00 pm11 Oct 2013
We Love Arts: Van Gogh Repetitions at The Phillips Collection
Vincent van Gogh, The Bedroom at Arles, October 1889. Oil on canvas, 22 11/16 x 29 1/8 in. Musée d'Orsay, Paris. © RMN-Grand Palais/Hervé Lewandowski/Art Resource, NY.
If all you got from it was the opportunity to stand in front of Vincent van Gogh's heartbreakingly beautiful painting The Bedroom in Arles, the upcoming exhibition at The Phillips Collection would be well worth the visit. After all, this will be DC's first van Gogh exhibition in fifteen years, and the first in the Phillips' history.
There's more, however. This exhibit is an exquisite study of the artist's process.
In 1889, Vincent van Gogh set up his easel on a village road and hastily painted an oil sketch of the scene on an improvised canvas of stretched fabric. Later that year he would paint it again, on a proper canvas sent by his brother Theo. Continue reading →
Tags: the phillips collection, van gogh
Special Events, The Features, We Love Arts
By Ben H. Rome 1:00 pm30 Sep 2013
October 2013 at National Geographic
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As the Society continues its celebration, Nat Geo Live's offerings reflect the Society's history of connecting audiences to people and places that inspire us to care about the planet. To that end, the Museum continues our monthly drawings for a two readers to win a pair of tickets each to a program of their choice in October. To enter, just comment below with what two programs you'd most like to see; make sure you use your first name and a valid email address. On Thursday, October 3, we'll randomly draw two names from the comment list.
Here is what's being offered this month.
Wildest Africa ($24)
10/15, 7:30 pm
Leading wildlife photojournalist Michael "Nick" Nichols reports on the struggle to preserve Africa's wild animals. Nichols, National Geographic's Editor-at-Large for photography, has been working with African elephants for more than 20 years. He also talks about his coverage of the Serengeti lions from the August 2013 National Geographic, which took him two years to document. Nichols shares new video, audio, anecdotes and photographs captured with cutting-edge technology.
Beyond the Yellow Border Tour ($40)
10/16, 7 pm
Mark Collins Jenkins, former National Geographic Society archivist/historian and author of National Geographic 125 Years, takes an in-depth look at the history of the Society in the Museum's exhibition, "A New Age of Exploration." Cocktails and light fare are included.
A Passion for Photography ($30)
Meet seven extraordinary photographers whose work has influenced global change, as showcased in the October 2013 special issue of National Geographic magazine. The evening features David Guttenfelder with a look at North Korea's closed society; portrait artist Martin Schoeller with a photo essay on how our growing diversity is changing the face of America; photojournalist Marcus Bleasdale with a report on conflict minerals; wildlife photographer Joel Sartore with a look at zoos' role in the fight against extinction; camera obscura photographer Abelardo Morell melting boundaries between landscape and dreamscape; photojournalist James Estrin on the future of photography; and James Balog, whose Extreme Ice Survey is documenting the global loss of glacial ice.
Curating Women of Vision Tour ($35)
How does Senior Photo Editor Elizabeth Krist choose from among thousands of National Geographic photos to create an exhibition showcasing the work of 11 groundbreaking female photographers? Learn about the work that goes into curating the new "Women of Vision" exhibition debuting in the National Geographic Museum's 17th Street Gallery on Oct. 10. Cocktails and light fare are included.
All events take place at National Geographic's Washington DC headquarters. Tickets may be purchased online, via telephone at (202) 857-7700 or in person at the National Geographic ticket office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets must be purchased by Sept. 20 to ensure guaranteed Early Bird Pricing. Free parking is available in the National Geographic underground garage for programs that begin after 6 p.m.
Tags: Exhibits, museum, natgeolive, national geographic, programs
By brownpau 3:14 pm06 Sep 2013
Look for the Light of LADEE's Launch
Update: The Minotaur V with LADEE has launched! You can see photos in the LADEE Launch Group on Flickr, and my own long exposure photo from Fairfax:
Official NASA launch video:
Tags: chincoteague, ladee, moon, nasa, Orbital, rocket, SCIENCE, space, wallops
Education, Special Events, The Features
By Ben H. Rome 3:00 pm30 Aug 2013
September 2013 at National Geographic Live (including a drawing!)
Courtesy National Geographic
We're now in our fourth year partnering with the National Geographic Museum and their Nat Geo Live series of programming. They've kicked it up a notch this year to help celebrate the organization's 125 years. The wide-ranging lineup over the next few months includes theatrical performances, explorer talks, holiday concerts, film screenings, new "Inside the Geographic" tours and even a Scottish whisky tasting. As the Society continues its celebration, Nat Geo Live's offerings reflect the Society's history of connecting audiences to people and places that inspire us to care about the planet.
"We're excited to have such a stellar and diverse roster of talent joining us in Washington this fall," said Gregory McGruder, vice president for Public Programs at National Geographic. "National Geographic Live is proud to continue its tradition of transporting Washingtonians on virtual adventures across the globe, via the powerful words, images and performances presented at these influential events at our headquarters."
The Museum has graciously continued our monthly drawings for a two readers to win a pair of tickets each to a program of their choice. To enter, just comment below with what two programs you'd most like to see; make sure you use your first name and a valid email address. On Wednesday, September 4 we'll randomly draw two names from the comment list.
Bell ($30+)
Sept 12 – 21 (Thurs/Fri 7:30 pm; Sat 2 and 7:30 pm)
This one-man play, written by Jim Lehrer, directed by Jeremy Skidmore and starring Rick Foucheux, reveals the extraordinary life of Alexander Graham Bell. Best known for his invention of the telephone, the play shows many other facets of this daring, disorganized genius. He was a deeply committed family man, teacher of the deaf, holder of 47 patents and National Geographic's second president.
Bird Walk Adventure: Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens & National Arboretum ($150; Not Eligible for Drawing)
Sept 21, 9 am – 4 pm
Join National Geographic author, artist and resident bird expert Jonathan Alderfer on an urban birding adventure. After breakfast at the Society and a private viewing of the exhibition "A New Age of Exploration," guests travel to Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens by coach to observe waterfowl and migratory birds. After a picnic lunch at the National Arboretum, they return to National Geographic for a signed copy of Alderfer's most recent book, National Geographic Pocket Guide to the Birds of North America.
Discovering the Photo Archives Tour ($100; Not Eligible for Drawing)
Sept 26, 7 pm.
When someone needs an archival photograph at National Geographic, Bill Bonner is the man to call. He manages the Image Collection photo archive of more than 10 million images, including silver gelatin prints, original paintings and priceless private collections. Join Bonner for a tour of the National Geographic archives and a private viewing of the exhibition "A New Age of Exploration."
The Best Job in the World ($12)
Sept 30, 7:30 pm
See the world premiere of the National Geographic Channel special National Geographic Photographers: The Best Job in the World and get an insider look at photography at National Geographic through the eyes of photographer Cory Richards as he travels to a remote mountain range in Antarctica to cover a climbing expedition for National Geographic magazine. The film features interviews with several of the Society's most celebrated photographers. The screening will be followed by a discussion with photographer Mark Thiessen and executive producer Pamela Wells.
The Lens of Adventure ($24)
Oct 2, 7:30 pm
Award-winning National Geographic Channel filmmaker Bryan Smith shares gripping moments from his assignments documenting extreme sports in the world's most challenging environments. He has repeatedly tested the limits while producing films like "The Man Who Could Fly," about free climber and BASE jumper Dean Potter, and "Alaska Wing Men," following Alaskan bush pilots on critical missions.
All events take place in Grosvenor Auditorium at National Geographic's Washington headquarters. Tickets may be purchased online, via telephone at (202) 857-7700 or in person at the National Geographic ticket office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets must be purchased by Sept. 20 to ensure guaranteed Early Bird Pricing. Free parking is available in the National Geographic underground garage for programs that begin after 6 p.m.
Tags: arts, exhibitions, Featured Photo, natgeolive, national geographic
History, Special Events, The Features
By Ben H. Rome 8:19 am28 Aug 2013
Fifty Years Later, the Dream Is Still Relevant
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Fifty years ago today, the "moral leader of our country" (as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was introduced) delivered an astonishing, nation-changing message. It challenged all of us to re-examine our collective national conscience and dare to dream.
"I say to you today, my friends, though, even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up, live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.'"
I think we can all agree there's still work to be done. But without King's tremendous address to the quarter-million people before him on the National Mall, a speech that was broadcast to the country, our work would be much, much harder.
King broke the dam, shattered the glass wall. Because of his words, his actions and those of the Civil Rights Movement, our country is a better place. Please take a moment today and read King's words, let them soak into you. They're still relevant today, regardless of color, creed, and any other descriptor you can think of that crafts a barrier to equality.
My thanks to Dr. King and all of the men and women who've fought for freedom, justice, and equality in this country over the course of history.
Tags: 50 years later, civil rights movement, equality, Freedom, march on washington, Martin Luther King
Entertainment, Special Events, We Love Arts
By Jenn Larsen 1:00 pm30 Jul 2013
Fringe 2013: Week Three in Review
So much Fringe... Jenn Larsen
It's been one wild ride for our intrepid team as we immersed ourselves in the Capital Fringe Festival this year. Here are the last few shows for Patrick and Joanna from the final weekend, and look for everyone's final thoughts on the whole festival experience later. We need a theater detox first. Buttons off!
Recapped: OkStupid's Secret Math Lab, Nephrectomy, Legal Tender, A Day in the Life of Miss Hiccup
OkStupid's Secret Math Lab
Reviewer: Patrick
As a sad, lonely reviewer I'm often asked, "Patrick, have you ever tried online dating?" Of course I have. I believe almost everybody in today's digital generation has tried online dating to varying degrees of success. In a world of online pizza delivery, instant navigation, and the answer to almost any trivia answer right at our fingertips, why can't we figure out a way to streamline love? Continue reading →
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Fringe 2013: Week Two in Review (Part 3)
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Sex, politics, and social media invites make for a very "official DC" finish to our week two round up of the Capital Fringe Festival. Ok, there are also puppets and Shakespeare. Work with it! Soldier through our previous reviews with Patrick, Joanna, Kristin, and Jenn, and look for our final thoughts on the whole mad business next week.
Recapped: The Clocks, STATUS – A Social Media Experiment, Romeo & Juliet, Married Sex, The Politician
The Clocks
Reviewer: Jenn
Not A Robot Theatre Company's mission is to "explore the possibilities and conflicts that arise from human and object interactions." That pretty much sold me on attending their performance of The Clocks. It's a shame that the venue they've been slotted into is the very traditional Studio 4, because this mash-up of sound, projection, and puppetry really ought to be in a challenging industrial space that disorients the viewer into a dreamlike state. But, don't let that be a block to your suspension of disbelief. Jacy Barber and Jason Patrick Wells have created something unique, a delicately quirky exploration of memory that's performed with the straightforward naivete of children's purposeful games of make-believe. And it is challenging. At first I didn't know what to make of the poker-faced duo and their cardboard cutouts, the repetitive movements, the sad puppet who slowly became more real than anything else. By the time the two slow-dance with all the awkward charm of youth, you realize that you've accepted their world of childlike simplicity. Despite having to work against the space to create the intended immersive world of magic and pain, The Clocks is a very interesting theatrical experiment. Continue reading →
Continuing on with our coverage of the Capital Fringe Festival's second week with Patrick, Joanna, Kristin, and Jenn getting splattered by blood and learning how to dance naked under hot sweaty lights. It's Fringe, people, what else do you expect?
Recapped: Dementia Melodies: "It Ain't Over Til It's Over," Polaroid Stories, 43 and a 1/2: The Greatest Deaths of Shakespeare's Tragedies, I tried to be normal once, it didn't take., A Guide to Dancing Naked, Social Media Expert
Dementia Melodies: "It Ain't Over Til It's Over"
Reviewer: Joanna
Solo performer Steve Little presents some of the lessons he's learned from playing music in the dementia ward of an elder care home. I may be biased because of my own experience singing in the geriatric psychiatric ward of a hospital, but I found his stories incredibly touching. While comedic moments poke fun at aging and our own fear of death, more serious tales question the connection between music and mortality. Continue reading →
By Jenn Larsen 11:00 am23 Jul 2013
Fringe 2013: Week Two in Review
Are you fringe-ified yet? The Capital Fringe Festival is well underway, and our weekly round-ups continue. Check in with Patrick, Joanna, Kristin, and Jenn as they tweet on the fly and share their thoughts on this year's experimental madness. If last week didn't stop them from indulging in sweaty, passionate theater, then nothing will.
Recapped: A Commedia Romeo and Juliet, The Elephant in My Closet, The Afflicted, What's in the BOX?!, The Tragical Mirth of Marriage & Love: Short Scenes by Anton Chekhov, How to Have It All: The Musical
A Commedia Romeo and Juliet
Commedia dell'Arte company Faction of Fools doesn't disappoint with this comedic retelling of Shakespeare's famous tragedy, which captures the notable funny moments in the Bard's original work while adding a commedia flair that promises a lot of laughs. In an ambitious attempt to play all characters with only five actors, the small cast moves constantly and never lets the energy waver. At the same time, this adaptation retains Shakespeare's tragic ending and stays true to the original text. So while it's not the most original show at Fringe this year, it's certainly one of most entertaining.
The Elephant in My Closet
David Lee Nelson has a shocking revelation for his father. As he builds up his courage to reveal the ultimate filial divide, the audience squirms in sympathy with this likable, appealing actor. He has a guilty secret. He's turned to the other side. Continue reading →
Fringe 2013: Week One in Review (Part Three)
Earlier today we brought you parts one and two of our first week of Fringe, with Patrick, Joanna, Kristin and Jenn yapping about theater as usual. At long last, it's the final installment, at least for this week's go-around. Time for a beer. Hit the tent.
Recapped: Mark Twain's Riverboat Extravaganza!, Violent Delights: A Shakespearean Brawl-esque Sideshow, Recovery, 21 King, Pitchin' the Tent: Tia Nina Live at Baldacchino
Mark Twain's Riverboat Extravaganza!
Easily the wittiest, most enjoyable show I've seen at Fringe so far, Pointless Theatre's romp through the tall tales of American history mixes Vaudeville with puppetry to create something quite unique, not to mention, truly hilarious. I laughed from the pre-show interactions right on through to the end, and even sniffled a bit – who really can stay dry-eyed through the story of John Henry struggling against the evil might of the Industrial Revolution? You cry too, people, I know you do! Continue reading →
Fringe 2013: Week One in Review (Part Two)
Fringe and Pole M.V. Jantzen
After a quick bite at the Baldacchino Gypsy Tent catching up with part one of our first week of Fringe reviews (I personally vouch for the hamburger), it's time to dive back in with Patrick, Joanna, Kristin and Jenn.
Recapped: H Street Housewives, Lore, Double Freakquency, Tragedy Averted, Big River (and Other Wayfaring Ballets), Tell-Tale
H Street Housewives
With a show title like that you will certainly get some local pre-festival buzz. Nothing like pandering to DC residents: it's as effective as pandering to theater people at Fringe. While there are a lot of DC-centric jokes including gluten-free free-range food obsessions, overachieving professionals, and the odd love for Whole Foods and Cheesecake Factory, there's not a whole lot about the show that's unique to H Street. Continue reading →


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Two Years Under the Obama Administration, How Does DHS Measure Up?
Posted by American Immigration Council Staff | Apr 13, 2011 | Enforcement
Nearly two years ago, expectations ran high as President Obama took office and Secretary Napolitano took the reins of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In review of DHS's first year under the Obama Administration, the Immigration Policy Center (IPC) found that while many promising changes were initiated, few were successful due to limiting political constraints. Today, two years out, we find a department still struggling to balance priorities, entrenched in an enforcement-heavy debate, claiming that without Congressional action, its hands are tied on administrative reforms. That claim, however, is inconsistent with the wide range of executive branch authority available to DHS and the President.
This week, the Immigration Policy Center released its second DHS review, Second Annual DHS Progress Report: An Analysis of Immigration Policy in the Second Year of the Obama Administration, which looks at DHS's actions in 2010 through three critical lenses—prioritization, transparency and coordination—to assess whether DHS has made progress since last year. The report also looks at whether DHS has the capacity to follow through on the vision of reform outlined by the Obama Administration.
As is so often the case, there are no black and white answers. Findings on DHS's record were mixed, with progress in some areas and setbacks in others. DHS's treatment of Haitians over the last year represents some of the best of the Department and its people, yet it also evidences the lack of coordination and vision endemic to the institution. For example, at virtually the same time that USCIS was poised to implement the Help Haiti Act of 2010 (which grants permanent residence to orphans paroled into the U.S. after the earthquake), ICE announced that it would resume deportations to Haiti, despite the abysmal conditions that continue to exist one year after the earthquake. This lack of a disciplined and coordinated approach to issues seems to routinely undermine the good work that does happen within the agencies.
When it comes to prioritization, ICE failed to live up to its stated focus on criminal aliens. Instead, ICE touted the large numbers of noncriminal aliens rounded up and deported through programs like Secure Communities, which continued to operate behind a veil of secrecy.
Among other things, DHS also gets low marks on the coordination front as it consistently fails to provide the critical leadership and reporting structure needed to bridge the gaps and move forward with a coherent and unified agenda. The lack of coordination between CBP, ICE, and USCIS has led to uneven and inconsistent application of information-sharing practices, defying many of the Obama Administration's directives to cut red tape and provide the public easy access to information.
So what can DHS do in the absence of Congressional action? Plenty. As an executive branch agency, DHS has wide discretion to enforce, implement, and interpret existing laws. Some of the report's recommendations include the following:
DHS must assert its executive branch authority, even in the face of Congressional opposition. The president articulated a vision of a just and humane immigration system during his speech at American University last year. While CIR is needed, there are improvements that the Administration can make now. Such reforms are not end runs around Congress, but are instead critical exercises in interpreting, implementing, and enforcing existing law within the context of changed circumstances.
DHS must carefully monitor and supervise state and local law-enforcement partnerships so that individuals who are not ICE priorities are not caught up in the net of Secure Communities or 287(g) programs.
DHS must streamline its regulatory process as well as coordinate functions across CBP, USCIS and ICE to prevent conflicts in the interpretation of law and policy.
DHS must move forward with detention reforms, promote better funding for integration programs and engage the public to comment on policies across department agencies.
While DHS can and should implement these changes, the report also acknowledges that the Obama Administration and the front offices of DHS need to be more engaged on the day-to-day implementation of immigration policy and exhibit real leadership if any of these reforms are to become a reality.
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Child Advocates' CEO, Sonya Galvan was recently interviewed by Houston Family Magazine about the work of our court appointed advocates. She shared about their dedication and resilience after Hurricane Harvey, and how our children and volunteers are what keep her going.
Click here to see the full issue. Thank you Houston Family Magazine!


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In order to help your child with Maths at home it is important to make mathematical activities as much fun as possible - games, puzzles and jigsaws are a great way to start. It is also important to show how we use maths skills in our everyday lives and to involve your child in this.
The school has produced its own booklet for parents showing the Calculation Methods that we use with the children in the classroom-see the link below. The booklet has lots of ideas for games and activities that parents can do at home with their children to help support their mathematics development. It also provides a list of useful websites with lots of fun Maths games and activities for children to try. Don't forget to encourage your child to go on Mathletics-there are bronze, silver and gold certificates available for children who complete the most tasks.
Making Maths Fun with Marshmallows!
All our pupils have a Mathletics log-in which allows them to play Maths games and work through Maths tasks on-line. Mathletics is a safe website that pupils are encouraged to use to gain certificates. There is also a Mathletics league table in school so pupils can see which class has achieved the most points each week. A trophy is awarded to the winning class in each Key Stage. Please encourage you child to use this website as it encourages fun learning in a safe and interactive way.


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Olive der Strauß (Originaltitel: Olive the Ostrich) ist eine britische Zeichentrickserie, die seit 2011 produziert wird.

Handlung
Das Straußenmädchen Olive verfügt über viel Fantasie und ein großes Herz. Sie lebt mit ihrer Familie auf dem Land und sehnt sich oft nach Abenteuern. Jedoch ist sie anders als ihre Eltern. So mag ihr Vater es zu rennen während sie nicht besonders schnell laufen kann, ihre Mutter legt gerne riesige Eier, was Olive nicht ganz geheuer ist und Olives Bruder pickt meist auf dem Boden herum, während sie davon niesen muss. Dafür hat sie allerdings die Gabe, ihren Kopf in den Sand zu stecken und in ihrer Fantasie Abenteuer an den verschiedensten Orten zu erleben.

Produktion und Veröffentlichung
Die Serie wird seit 2011 von Blue-Zoo Productions unter der Regie von Helen Arnsten im Vereinigten Königreich produziert. Die deutsche TV-Erstausstrahlung fand am 22. Juli 2012 auf Nick Jr. Deutschland und im Free-TV am 30. Juli 2012 auf Nickelodeon statt.

Episodenliste

Staffel 1

Staffel 2

Weblinks
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Zeichentrickserie
Fernsehserie (Vereinigtes Königreich)
Fernsehserie der 2010er Jahre


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Guided walking tour of Sienna
Siena is a treasure trove of historical, artistic, religious and cultural riches all to be discovered. The best way to do it is on foot, admiring the changes to the town over the centuries and enjoying its spectacular views and the interesting details of its history. With an authorized guide you will be able to appreciate the major tourist attractions like Piazza del Campo, the true heart of the town, the Palazzo Comunale (Town Hall), the Cathedral and the majestic Basilica of San Domenico. There will also be no lack of references to the great noble families, such as the Piccolomini, Tolomei and Salimbeni, and their palazzos, to the great tradition of the Siena Palio, and also to the stories of pilgrimage and saintliness that distinguish the town. The walk continues with a visit to the Cathedral that preserves the treasures of artists like Nicola Pisano, Duccio di Buoninsegna, Donatello, Pinturicchio and Gianlorenzo Bernini, and is also noted for its marvellous marble floor, which is a unique example in the history of art. Siena is a treasure trove of historical, artistic, religious and cultural riches all to be discovered. The best way to do it is on foot, admiring the changes to the town over the centuries and enjoying its spectacular views and the interesting details of its history. Meeting/ pick-up point: Piazza del Campo, 69 at 11.00am. Duration: One-and-a-half hour.


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Friday night 7-9pm at Beaverton High School Auditorium, 13000 SW 2nd Street, Beaverton. $10/per individual, $25/per family.
France is Burning. How long will it be before we're asked to save their sorry behinds–AGAIN?
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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cheesecake | Rosetta Bakes!
Not sure if you even check this blog post but I have been looking for this recipe FOREVER! My husband tossed my Paula Deen magazine. It looks like you mixed up the chocalate layer and cheesecake layer in the instructions and I am hoping you still have them. I made this twice for work and co-workers have been begging for 6 months for me to make again. Thanks in advance if you can help. This is one yummy cheesecake!!
Dianna, I made the correction you were referring to and I appreciate you pointing this out to me….after all, to error is human as they say. I post a lot of things and without a proof reader, I'm sure I have my errors! I'm glad you enjoy this cheesecake as much as I do, I agree, this is one yummy cheesecake!
Monica, so sorry so long in responding…I've had medical issues. The recipe Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake has been updated.
I'm wondering where the chocolate layer goes in this. I don't see directions for it. Thanks!
Zach, so sorry so long in responding…I've had medical issues. The recipe Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake has been updated.


IT has been a fantastic season for Spurs – and they repaid the travelling fans for making a long Sunday afternoon journey to Hull when the league table was already decided with a magnificent seven performance that saw Golden Boot winner Harry Kane smash home another hat-trick.
Kane's trio of finishes – adding to the four he scored on Thursday against Leicester – confirmed he would be the Premiership's top scorer for the second season on the bounce. It prompted his manager Mauricio Pochettino to drool over having such a talent in a lilywhite shirt.
"It is fantastic for him – and his teammates," said the manager of his number 10, who scored 29 goals despite missing a chunk of the season in the autumn.
Kane was removed from the action with 15 minutes remaining as he hobbled on the same ankle that robbed Spurs of their talisman earlier in the season – and Pochettino said he was thinking ahead as he withdrew Kane to thunderous applause from both sets of fans.
"It was a moment to take responsibility," he said.
And what a player. Kane went for Hull from the off and fired his side into a two-goal lead within the opening 13 minutes.
Dele Alli made it three before half-time and, while Hull used the break to re-organise and manage a brief rally, striking back through Sam Clucas, it was merely like the Tigers were tweaking another big cat's tail.
Victor Wanyama made it four through a header from a Christian Eriksen free-kick before Kane hit his third with a left-footer. The sixth came via a Ben Davies long-ranger, the Welsh full-back's second of the season and one his compatriot Gareth Bale would have been pleased with. Then, as the Spurs fans chanted they fancied another, defender Toby Alderweireld popped up to finish off Kieran Trippier's cross.
It was a gung-ho performance full of power, confidence and wit, as if Tottenham were sending out a message that this team are sticking together for the long term.
With Spurs losing just four times this season, Pochettino also praised his players for taking on board the need to stiffen their resolve.
And he offered a cautiously optimistic message for the future.
"This is a good platform for us," he added.
And what a difference to last year's finale, which saw Spurs spanked 5-1 by relegated Newcastle. Instead, they have shown a ruthlessness in dead-rubber games when they knew the title was already in a west London trophy room and no one below could get near them.
That Pochettino could motivate when the Pina Coladas are chilling and beach towels laid on sun loungers is a sign of the hunger this young team possess. Third last year, second this – even the most pessimistic of fans will be dreaming of going one better and making it to the top of the tree in 2018/19.
SPURS: Lloris, Trippier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Davies, Dier (Dembele) Eriksen, Wanyama, Alli (Sissoko), Kane (Janssen), Son.
Subs: Vorm, Janssen, N'Koudou, Sissoko, Dembele, Wimmer, Lesniak.


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Because the Morgan County Courthouse will be the place where votes will be counted, the club has agreed to change the location of the November 4th business meeting, which will include the election of officers for 2009.
We will assemble at Mama Blue's restaurant on the Beltline in Decatur. It was formerly Barnhill's Buffet, and is located near the mall. We will, of course, be enjoying the food, beginning at 6:00pm on Tuesday.
So come to the meeting, get full of good food, and get elected to an office! What a great way to spend a Tuesday evening!
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FORMER EFFIE POST OFFICE EMPLOYEE PLEADS GUILTY TO STEALING MORE THAN $6,000 | AvoyellesToday.com | Avoyelles Journal, Bunkie Record, Marksville Weekly | Avoyelles Parish, La.
April 2016, she issued $6,631.55 in money orders to herself without prepaying for them.
This caused a financial loss to the Post Office. She resigned her position in April of 2016.
a $250,000 fine. A sentencing date of January 26, 2017 was set.
The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General investigated the case.