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Bureau of State Library of Pennsylvania: Advancing Customized Services to Communities
Frieda McAlear and Liz Morris / 31 July 2014
Members of the Health Happens in Libraries team met with Pennsylvania library representatives at the Bureau of State Library of Pennsylvania in June 2014 to better understand their experience of supporting libraries during the first rollout of the health insurance marketplace established as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Attendees also discussed their vision for future open enrollment periods and opportunities to highlight the role of libraries as contributors to community health literacy.
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Pennsylvania's Bureau of State Library plays a historic role in the tradition of providing free public access to information in the US. Pennsylvania's compound library network structure is comprised of 444 system members and independent libraries and includes 41 libraries which do not receive any state funding. When the federally-facilitated health insurance marketplace established as part of the ACA was launched Pennsylvania in the fall of 2013, this level of decentralization in the library network structure gave some library networks the latitude and autonomy to experiment with their programming and staffing in a way best suited to their community needs.
The Free Library of Philadelphia, for example, a city institution made up of 54 libraries, became a Certified Application Counselor Organization in the first year of the ACA marketplace rollout. By mid-December 2013, more than 35 FLP staff became CACs and were able to provide free one-on-one consultations for patrons in branches across the library's network. Although they are in the midst of deciding whether to renew their CAC designated status, the experience informed their understanding of the forms of partnerships and program interventions that would best serve Philadelphia's patron population and are moving in this partnership-focused direction for the 2015 enrollment period.
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, part of a county-wide coalition around the ACA called Allegheny Activates for Health Care Access, also provided its patrons with hands-on training in using the HealthCare.gov website, FAQs, resources and access to Navigators as part of its ACA-related health programming. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services figures from July 2013, Allegheny County had 98,940 (8.06%) uninsured residents out of the 1.4 million uninsured in Pennsylvania.
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All analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) have a certain amount of input-referred noise—modeled as a noise source connected in series with the input of a noise-free ADC. Input-referred noise is not to be confused with quantization noise, which is only of interest when an ADC is processing time-varying signals. In most cases, less input noise is better; however, there are some instances where input noise can actually be helpful in achieving higher resolution. If this doesn't seem to make sense right now, read on to find out how some noise can be good noise.
Input-Referred Noise (Code-Transition Noise)
Practical ADCs deviate from ideal ADCs in many ways. Input-referred noise is certainly a departure from the ideal, and its effect on the overall ADC transfer function is shown in Figure 1. As the analog input voltage is increased, the "ideal" ADC (shown in Figure 1a) maintains a constant output code until a transition region is reached, at which point it instantly jumps to the next value, remaining there until the next transition region is reached. A theoretically perfect ADC has zero code-transition noise, and a transition region width equal to zero. A practical ADC has a certain amount of code transition noise, and therefore a finite transition region width. Figure 1b shows a situation where the width of the code transition noise is approximately one least-significant bit (LSB) peak-to-peak.
Figure 1. Code-transition noise (input-referred noise) and its effect on ADC transfer function.
Internally, all ADC circuits produce a certain amount of rms noise due to resistor noise and "kT/C" noise. This noise, present even for dc input signals, accounts for the code-transition noise, now generally referred to as input-referred noise. Input-referred noise is most often characterized by examining the histogram of a number of output samples, while the input to the ADC is held constant at a dc value. The output of most high speed or high resolution ADCs is a distribution of codes, typically centered around the nominal value of the dc input (see Figure 2).
To measure the amount of input-referred noise, the input of the ADC is either grounded or connected to a heavily decoupled voltage source, and a large number of output samples are collected and plotted as a histogram (referred to as a grounded-input histogram if the input is nominally at zero volts). Since the noise is approximately Gaussian, the standard deviation of the histogram, σ, which can be calculated, corresponds to the effective input rms noise. See Further Reading 6 for a detailed description of how to calculate the value of σ from the histogram data. It is common practice to express this rms noise in terms of LSBs rms, corresponding to an rms voltage referenced to the ADC full-scale input range. If the analog input range is expressed as digital numbers, or counts, input values, such as σ, can be expressed as a count of the number of LSBs.
Figure 2. Effect of input-referred noise on ADC grounded-input histogram for an ADC with a small amount of DNL.
Although the inherent differential nonlinearity (DNL) of the ADC will cause deviations from an ideal Gaussian distribution (for instance, some DNL is evident in Figure 2), it should be at least approximately Gaussian. If there is significant DNL, the value of σ should be calculated for several different dc input voltages and the results averaged. If the code distribution is significantly non-Gaussian, as exemplified by large and distinct peaks and valleys, for instance—this could indicate either a poorly designed ADC or—more likely—a bad PC board layout, poor grounding techniques, or improper power supply decoupling (see Figure 3). Another indication of trouble is when the width of the distribution changes drastically as the dc input is swept over the ADC input voltage range.
Figure 3. Grounded-input histogram for poorly designed ADC and/or poor layout, grounding, or decoupling.
Noise-Free (Flicker-Free) Code Resolution
The noise-free code resolution of an ADC is the number of bits of resolution beyond which it is impossible to distinctly resolve individual codes. This limitation is due to the effective input noise (or input-referred noise) associated with all ADCs and described above, usually expressed as an rms quantity with the units of LSBs rms. Multiplying by a factor of 6.6 converts the rms noise into a useful measure of peak-to-peak noise—the actual uncertainty with which a code can be identified—expressed in LSBs peak-to-peak. Since the total range (or span) of an N-bit ADC is 2N LSBs, the total number of noise-free counts is therefore equal to:
The number of noise-free counts can be converted into noise-free (binary) code resolution by calculating the base-2 logarithm as follows:
The noise-free code resolution specification is generally associated with high-resolution sigma-delta measurement ADCs. It is most often a function of sampling rate, digital-filter bandwidth, and programmable-gain-amplifier (PGA) gain (hence input range). Figure 4 shows a typical table—taken from the data sheet of the AD7730 sigma-delta ADC.
Figure 4. Noise-free code resolution for the AD7730 sigma-delta ADC.
Note that for an output data rate of 50 Hz and an input range of ±10 mV, the noise-free code resolution is 16.5 bits (80,000 noise-free counts). The settling time under these conditions is 460 ms, making this ADC an ideal candidate for a precision weigh-scale application. Data of this kind is available on most data sheets for high-resolution sigma-delta ADCs suitable for precision measurement applications.
The ratio of the full-scale range to the rms input noise (rather than peak-to-peak noise) is sometimes used to calculate resolution. In this case, the term effective resolution is used. Note that under identical conditions, effective resolution is larger than noise-free code resolution by log2(6.6), or approximately 2.7 bits.
Some manufacturers prefer to specify effective resolution rather than noise-free code resolution because it results in a higher number of bits—the user should check the data sheet closely to make sure which is actually specified.
Digital Averaging Increases Resolution and Reduces Noise
The effects of input-referred noise can be reduced by digital averaging. Consider a 16-bit ADC which has 15 noise-free bits at a sampling rate of 100 kSPS. Averaging two measurements of an unchanging signal for each output sample reduces the effective sampling rate to 50 kSPS—and increases the SNR by 3 dB and the number of noise-free bits to 15.5. Averaging four measurements per output sample reduces the sampling rate to 25 kSPS—and increases the SNR by 6 dB and the number of noise-free bits to 16.
We can go even further and average 16 measurements per output; the output sampling rate is reduced to 6.25 kSPS, the SNR increases by another 6 dB, and the number of noise-free bits increases to 17. The arithmetic precision in the averaging must be carried out to the larger number of significant bits in order to gain the extra "resolution."
The averaging process also helps smooth out the DNL errors in the ADC transfer function. This can be illustrated for the simple case where the ADC has a missing code at quantization level k. Even though code k is missing because of the large DNL error, the average of the two adjacent codes, k – 1 and k + 1, is equal to k.
This technique can therefore be used effectively to increase the dynamic range of the ADC at the expense of overall output sampling rate and extra digital hardware. It should also be noted that averaging will not correct the inherent integral nonlinearity of the ADC.
Now, consider the case of an ADC that has extremely low input-referred noise, and the histogram shows a single code no matter how many samples are taken. What will digital averaging do for this ADC? This answer is simple—it will do nothing! No matter how many samples are averaged, the answer will be the same. However, as soon as enough noise is added to the input signal, so that there is more than one code in the histogram, the averaging method starts working again. Thus—interestingly—some small amount of noise is good (at least with respect to the averaging method); however, the more noise present at the input, the more averaging is required to achieve the same resolution.
Don't Confuse Effective Number of Bits (ENOB) with Effective Resolution or Noise-Free Code Resolution
Because of the similarity of the terms, effective number of bits and effective resolution are often assumed to be equal. This is not the case.
Effective number of bits (ENOB) is derived from an FFT analysis of the ADC output when the ADC is stimulated with a full-scale sine-wave input signal. The root-sum-of-squares (RSS) value of all noise and distortion terms is computed, and the ratio of the signal to the noise-and-distortion is defined as SINAD, or S/(N+D). The theoretical SNR of a perfect N-bit ADC is given by:
ENOB is calculated by substituting the ADC's computed SINAD for SNR in Equation 5 and solving equation for N.
The noise and distortion used to calculate SINAD and ENOB include not only the input-referred noise but also the quantization noise and the distortion terms. SINAD and ENOB are used to measure the dynamic performance of an ADC, while effective resolution and noise-free code resolution are used to measure the noise of the ADC under essentially dc input conditions, where quantization noise is not an issue.
Using Noise Dither to Increase an ADC's Spurious-Free Dynamic Range
Spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR) is the ratio of the rms signal amplitude to the rms value of the peak spurious spectral component. Two fundamental limitations to maximizing SFDR in a high-speed ADC are the distortion produced by the front-end amplifier and the sample-and-hold circuit; and that produced by nonlinearity in the transfer function of the encoder portion of the ADC. The key to achieving high SFDR is to minimize both sources of nonlinearity.
Nothing can be done externally to the ADC to significantly reduce the inherent distortion caused by its front end. However, the differential nonlinearity in the ADC's encoder transfer function can be reduced by the proper use of dither (external noise that is intentionally summed with the analog input signal).
Dithering can be used to improve SFDR of an ADC under certain conditions (see Further Reading 2–5). For example, even in a perfect ADC, some correlation exists between the quantization noise and the input signal. This correlation can reduce the SFDR of the ADC, especially if the input signal is an exact sub-multiple of the sampling frequency. Summing about 1/2-LSB rms of broadband noise with the input signal tends to randomize the quantization noise and minimize this effect (see Figure 5a). In most systems, however, the noise already riding on top of the signal (including the input-referred noise of the ADC) obviates the need for additional dither noise. Increasing the wideband rms noise level beyond approximately one LSB will proportionally reduce the SNR and result in no additional improvement.
Other schemes have been developed using larger amounts of dither noise to randomize the transfer function of the ADC. Figure 5b shows a dither-noise source comprising a pseudo-random-number generator driving a DAC. This signal is subtracted from the ADC input signal and then digitally added to the ADC output, thereby causing no significant degradation SNR. An inherent disadvantage of this technique, however, is that the input signal swing must be reduced to prevent overdriving the ADC as the amplitude of the dither signal is increased. Note that although this scheme improves distortion produced by the ADC's encoder nonlinearity, it does not significantly improve distortion created by its front end.
Figure 5. Using dither to randomize ADC transfer function.
Another method, one that is easier to implement—especially in wideband receivers—is to inject a narrow-band dither signal outside the signal band of interest, as shown in Figure 6. Usually, no signal components are located in the frequency range near dc, so this low-frequency region is often used for such a dither signal. Another possible location for the dither signal is slightly below fS/2. The dither signal occupies only a small bandwidth relative to the signal bandwidth (usually a bandwidth of a few hundred kHz is sufficient), so no significant degradation in SNR occurs—as it would if the dither was broadband.
Figure 6. Injecting out-of-band dither to improve ADC SFDR.
A subranging, pipelined ADC, such as the AD6645 14-bit, 105-MSPS ADC (see Figure 7), has very small differential nonlinearity errors that occur at specific code transition points across the ADC range. The AD6645 includes a 5-bit ADC (ADC1), followed by a 5-bit ADC2 and a 6-bit ADC3. The only significant DNL errors occur at the ADC1 transition points—the second- and third-stage DNL errors are minimal. There are 25 = 32 decision points associated with ADC1, which occur every 68.75 mV (29 = 512 LSBs) for a 2.2-V full-scale input range. Figure 8 shows a greatly exaggerated representation of these nonlinearities.
Figure 7. AD6645 14-bit, 105-MSPS ADC simplified block diagram.
Figure 8. AD6645 subranging point DNL errors (exaggerated).
With an analog input up to about 200 MHz, the distortion components produced by the front end of the AD6645 are negligible compared to those produced by the encoder. That is, the static nonlinearity of the AD6645 transfer function is the chief limitation to SFDR.
The goal is to select the proper amount of out-of-band dither so that the effects of these small DNL errors are randomized across the ADC input range, thereby reducing the average DNL error. Experimentally, it was determined that making the peak-to-peak dither noise cover about two ADC1 transitions gives the best improvement in DNL. The DNL is not significantly improved with higher levels of noise. Two ADC1 transitions cover 1024 LSBs peak-to-peak, or approximately 155 (= 1024/6.6) LSBs rms.
The first plot shown in Figure 9 shows the undithered DNL over a small portion of the input signal range, including two of the subranging points, which are spaced 68.75 mV (512 LSBs) apart. The second plot shows the DNL after adding (and later filtering out) 155 LSBs of rms dither. This amount of dither corresponds to approximately –20.6 dBm. Note the dramatic improvement in the DNL.
Figure 9. AD6645 DNL plot, without and with dither.
Dither noise can be generated in a number of ways. For example, noise diodes can be used, but simply amplifying the input voltage noise of a wideband bipolar op amp provides a more economical solution. This approach, described in detail elsewhere (Further Reading 3, 4, and 5) will not be discussed here.
The dramatic improvement in SFDR obtainable with out-of-band dither is shown in Figure 10, using a deep (1,048,576-point) FFT, where the AD6645 is sampling a –35-dBm, 30.5-MHz signal at 80 MSPS. Note that the SFDR without dither is approximately 92 dBFS, compared to 108 dBFS with dither—a substantial 16-dB improvement!
Figure 10. FFT plots showing AD6645 SFDR, without and with the use of dither.
The AD6645 ADC, introduced by Analog Devices in 2000, has until recently represented the ultimate in SFDR performance. In the few years since its introduction, improvements in both process technology and circuit design have resulted in even higher performance ADCs, such as the AD9444 (14 bits at 80 MSPS), AD9445 (14 bits, 105 MSPS and 125 MSPS speed grades), and the AD9446 (16 bits, 80 MSPS and 100 MSPS speed grades). These ADCs have very high SFDR (typically greater than 90 dBc for a 70-MHz, full-scale input signal) and low DNL. Still, the addition of an appropriate out-of-band dither signal can improve the SFDR under certain input signal conditions.
Figure 11 models FFT plots of the AD9444, with and without dither. It can be seen that, under the given input conditions, the addition of dither improves the SFDR by 25 dB. The data was taken using the ADIsimADC™ program and the AD9444 model.
Figure 11. AD9444 14-bit, 80-MSPS ADC; fS = 80 MSPS, fIN = 30.5 MHz, signal amplitude = –40 dBFS.
Even though the results shown in Figures 10 and 11 are fairly dramatic, it should not be assumed that the addition of out-of-band noise dither will always improve the SFDR of the ADC under all conditions. We reiterate that dither will not improve the linearity of the front-end circuits of the ADC. Even with a nearly ideal front end, the effects of dither will be highly dependent upon both the amplitude of the input signal and the amplitude of the dither signal itself. For example, when signals are near the full-scale input range of the ADC, the integral nonlinearity of the transfer function may become the limiting factor in determining SFDR, and dither will not help. In any event, the data sheet should be studied carefully—in some cases dithered and undithered data may be shown, along with suggestions for the amplitude and bandwidth. Dither may be a built-in feature of newer IF-sampling ADCs.
In this discussion we have considered the input-referred noise, common to all ADCs. In precision, low-frequency measurement applications, effects of this noise can be reduced by digitally averaging the ADC output data, using lower sampling rates and additional hardware. While the resolution of the ADC can actually be increased by this averaging process, integral-nonlinearity errors are not reduced. Only a small amount of input-referred noise is needed to increase the resolution by the averaging technique; however, use of increased noise requires a larger number of samples in the average, so a point of diminishing returns is reached.
In certain high speed ADC applications, the addition of the proper amount of out-of-band noise dither can improve the DNL of the ADC and increase its SFDR. However, the effectiveness of dither in improving SFDR is highly dependent upon the characteristics of the ADC being considered.
Baker, Bonnie, "Sometimes, Noise Can Be Good," EDN, February 17, 2005, p. 26.
Brannon, Brad, "Overcoming Converter Nonlinearities with Dither," Application Note AN-410, Analog Devices, 1995.
Jung, Walt, Op Amp Applications, Analog Devices, 2002, ISBN 0-916550-26-5, p. 6.165, "A Simple Wideband Noise Generator." Also available as Op Amp Applications Handbook, Newnes, 2005, ISBN 0-7506-7844-5, p. 568.
Jung, Walt, "Wideband Noise Generator," Ideas for Design, Electronic Design, October 1, 1996.
Kester, Walt, "Add Noise Dither to Blow Out ADCs' Dynamic Range," Electronic Design, Analog Applications Supplement, November 22, 1999, pp. 20-26.
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The author would like to thank Bonnie Baker of Microchip Technology and Alain Guery of Analog Devices for their thoughtful inputs to this article.
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Round one of the 2017 Six Nations lived up to all expectations. It had everything from big upsets to stunning tries, funny celebrations… and even bonus points. However, it was Scotland's heroic win against Ireland grabbed most of the headlines.
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It's been coming! Huge win for @Scotlandteam Great viewing in Ottawa! #sixnations #AsOne Edinburgh bouncing tonight!
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Jonathan Davies and Liam Williams produced a 'Salt Bae' celebration in Rome.
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State Rep. Philip Cortez on Thursday framed this year's legislative session as a success, calling an annexation reform bill "perfect," which he said would have a strong effect on his home district.
Addressing a crowd of about 75 at a town hall meeting at Briscoe Middle School, the San Antonio Democrat fielded questions from many Alamo Ranch residents who lobbied during the special legislative session to pass Senate Bill 6. The law allows voters to have a say on annexation plans developed by cities in large counties.
The legislation includes a 5-mile buffer around military zones. Lawmakers introduced the provision during the special session after state Sen. José Menéndez, D-San Antonio, filibustered the original version in May.
Alamo Ranch, a master-planned community near Texas 151 and Loop 1604, faces annexation by San Antonio. Resident Allen Currier, a Republican, said he wasn't completely satisfied by SB 6 but that he's happy it got signed into law.
Cortez said he was disappointed in not securing more funding for "career and technology education" programs, which focus on specific job training, as part of a public school finance bill.
Bexar County District Attorney Nico LaHood and Sheriff Javier Salazar also spoke at the meeting, addressing questions about public safety.
LaHood, in a wide-ranging discussion, pointed to Bexar County's high rates of child abuse, domestic violence and recidivism as key issues, asking for more community involvement in addressing the problems.
The county recently announced a program that would change how certain misdemeanors such as low-level marijuana possession are handled, making them similar to traffic offenses. The move is expected to help address jail crowding concerns.
Before the meeting, Cortez responded to the recent surprise announcement by House Speaker Joe Straus, a San Antonio Republican, that he would not seek re-election.
"I was shocked. I didn't realize that he was even contemplating not returning to the House," Cortez said. "I was disappointed. But at the same time, he's done so much for this state for the last almost decade, and I understand that he wants to go back to his family.
"I hope he stays active and continues to speak out on important issues to the state," Cortez added.


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The Promotion People would like to congratulate all our clients, past and present that have been nominated for Leo Awards this year. We have had the pleasure to work with hundreds of actors, tv series and feature films over the years. The Leo Awards have been celebrating Excellence in British Columbia Film & Television since 1999. We are proud to say that we have had clients nominated most years.
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Ice – Clarity
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Dark Harvest
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James Hutson
The Sun at Midnight
Duane Howard Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Motion Picture
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William Ainscough
Milton's Secret – Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Motion Picture
The History of Love – Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Motion Picture
Tammy Gillis
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Love It or List It Vancouver – Brenda and Marcos
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Listen To Me by Wes Mack
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Dan Payne
Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Television Movie
A Time To Dance
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Travelers – Grace
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You Me Her – Remember, Ruby, Remember
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Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency – Watkin
The Goodnight Kiss
Chelah Horsdal
Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series
Jesse James Miller
Chasing Evel: The Robbie Knievel Story
Highway Thru Hell
Neil Thomas, Nicole Tomlinson
Highway Thru Hell – Bridge Out
Best Screenwriting
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Darren Dembicki
Highway Thru Hell – Long Way Down
Game Of Homes
Best Screenwriting in a Music, Comedy or Variety Program or Series
Sonja Bennett – Kim's Convenience – Rude Kid
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Sonja Bennett – Sunnyhearts CC – Scared Straight
Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Television Movie
John Cassini – Love By Chance
Michael Eklund
Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Motion Picture
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Sonya Salomaa
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Vancouver Writer/Director Jesse James Miller Releases Two Award-Winning Films Internationally
Award-winning Vancouver Writer/Director Jesse James Miller's hard work is paying off with two award- winning features being released internationally at the same time. Jesse has been labouring at his craft under the radar for 15 years. He has been writing and directing numerous independent films until, as the dedicated filmmaker says, finally got "his movie" made and a "major documentary produced back to back with no break, which is a very rare feet for any film maker."
"The Good Son" is the passionate story that follows the life of Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini. The film is already starting to get early Oscar 2014 consideration, and recently signed a distribution deal with Snag Films for a theatrical release in the U.S. later this summer. His other film, "Becoming Redwood" is also a passion project, as it is based on Jesse's childhood. The film will be released in theatres across Canada on April 12th. Both films have proved to be festival gems, and have won multiple film festival awards where they have screened.
Both filmed in 2011, Jesse finished the principal photography on "The Good Son", and promptly flew home to Vancouver to start casting "Becoming Redwood" the next day. He went back and forth editing both films until they were both completed in the spring of 2012.
As a director, Jesse poses determination, resilience and passion, qualities that transpire into his work behind the camera. Coming from a family immersed in the arts, as a child, Jesse was in tune with his creative genes and began writing plays, scripts, songs and poems. Writing was a creative outlet for Jesse that fed his imaginative mind, yet he knew that before he could direct his own film, he would need to learn the ins and outs of the film industry.
The Feature Documentary "The Good Son: The life of Ray 'Boom Boom' Mancini" recently premiered at an exclusive viewing in Hollywood in March. This invite only, sold out event had a guest list that included Hollywood elite James Caan, Robin Wright, Mickey Roarke, Ed O'Neil, boxer legend Sugar Ray Leonard, UFC legends Bas Rutten, Rorion Gracie, and current UFC fighter Brendan Schaub in attendance. Ray Mancini was the special guest and presenter of the screening.
"The Good Son" follows Ray Mancini, son of the original Boom Boom lightweight contender Lenny Mancini. A national icon in the sport of boxing Ray competes to represent middle class America, but most of all, fights to conquer his father's unfinished business. Lenny's dreams ended on a battlefield, when fragments from a German mortar shell nearly killed him. Almost four decades later, Ray promises to win the title his father failed to achieve. "The Good Son" focuses on real life perspectives and accounts, detailing the highs and lows of Ray's boxing career. The documentary discusses a match in 1982 against obscure Korean challenger, Deuk Koo Kim that would alter Ray's path in life forever. Challenger Deuk Koo Kim never regained consciousness after the fourteenth round and passed away days after the match. Three months later, Deuk's despondent mother took her own life. These deaths have not only haunted Ray but also tainted his image as an all American boxer.
"The Good Son" uncovers the dimensions of Mancini's ill-fated career, tracking the Mancini and Kim families across generations and excavating mysteries—from the killing of Mancini's brother to the fate of Kim's son. Even as the scenes move from Youngstown to New York, Las Vegas to Seoul, Reno to Hollywood, "The Good Son" remains an intimate history; a saga of fathers and fighters, loss and redemption.
Becoming Redwood
"Becoming Redwood" is partially based on Jesse's life, and stars Ryan Grantham, Jennifer Copping, Scott Hylands, Derek Hamilton and Chad Willett. Jesse wrote the script in 1998, but it was several years before Jesse considered the script ready.
Set in 1969, "Becoming Redwood" follows the life of Redwood Forest Hanson, who at the age of 2, witnesses his family disintegrate as his mother leaves his father for a new life. At the very moment his mother walks away, Redwood, aided with the background radio news of another Jack Nicklaus victory, has the beginning of a stress induced epiphany: Beat Jack Nicklaus, the world's greatest golfer, and his family will be back together. This bittersweet film focuses on Redwood`s longing to triumph over the adversities of everyday life. With no easy solutions in this coming-of-age comedy, a sense of hope still prevails for Redwood: a hope for love, a hope for the future, and for a sense of amity in the unsympathetic wheel of life.
"Becoming Redwood" will be screening at the Sanoma International Film Festival on April 12th. Jesse along, with his wife and lead Jennifer Copping, and star Ryan Grantham will be in attendance on April 12-13. The film will also open theatrically beginning April 12th, with an exclusive engagement at International Village Cinemas in Vancouver.
Jesse recently wrote and directed the award-winning documentary film "My American Exodus" (VIFF, OIFF, DOC CITY DOCFEST) and was nominated as Best Director for the critically acclaimed feature documentary "Uganda Rising "(HotDocs, Discovery Times). He also directed the feature film "The Seamstress" (Lance Hendriksen), helmed the pilot presentation piece "Captain Starship" (Paul McGillion) and is currently directing commercials for Lancaster Vintage (featuring Snoop Dogg, Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali and Bruce Lee). Busy as ever, Jesse is currently writing two feature scripts developed a television series with legendary names that is up for consideration this summer, a reality show and a feature documentary with a major name.
Jesse credits his family for inspiring him to follow his dreams of becoming a writer and director. He currently resides with his wife and two sons in Vancouver.
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La Biennale di Venezia – one of the most significant events in Venice, and one of the biggest cultural events in the world.
Taking place every two years, the Biennale 2013 is the 55th International Art Exhibition and has been on since the 1st of June. It runs until November 24th, so there's still plenty of time to check it out!
1. A great opportunity to have a look at different international artists from all over the world.
2. An excellent reason to get lost in the maze 0f Venice, discovering corners that usually are closed to the public, such as gardens, palaces, monasteries, churches, and art galleries.
The main Biennale space is in the area of St. Mark's Gardens, about 20 minutes by foot from the main square of St. Mark's (Piazza San Marco), and where you can find the Italian Pavillion and the ones from other countries such as China, the USA, and Australia.
The second most important exhibition space is the one in the Arsenal area. In the old days, the Arsenal was the place where the ships of the Venetian Republic were made. Nowadays is mainly part of the Italian Navy, and only a side of it is open to the public for the Biennale.
The Biennale is open every day except for Monday.
Our favourite thing (aside from all the awesome art, of course!) is that you only need to pay entrance fees for the main Biennale space and the Arsenal space – the rest of the events (called Collateral Events) are free!
The Collateral Events are not only there for you to see but to interact with! The are some where you're meant to get lost around the gallery in the darkness, others where you need your phone to discover the artist's message, or even one where you need to get in roller skates to produce sounds out of it!
The Art Biennale is the main attraction, but throughout the year, in conjunction with the art exhibits, we have other events such as music, theatre, and dance performances. These typically run for shorter periods within the larger Biennale calendar.
This year, we have a special presentation from Portugal. We've brought a boat all the way from Lisbon that will give you a ride around St. Mark's Bay twice a day, while listening to some Fado music! And yes, this is also free!
Venice Urban Adventures is really proud of having this event take place in the city, and we strongly encourage every single one of our travellers to experience it while they're in town. It's one of the biggest must-see events in Venice!
For the main map and site of the Exhibition Biennale 2013, click here.


Where in Australia did you hail from?
What AFL Team do you support? Do you follow any North American Team? if so who/why?
What is your favourite and least favourite things about Toronto?
What are your thoughts on playing footy over here?
You were one of the Div 2 guns last year, what was it like scoring 21 goals last season and what was your favourite overall?
Your words not mine, but thanks, yes I probably was! Probably kicking just 1 more sausage roll than Tinks was the most satisfying part of that stat.
What do you love the most about being a part of the Dingos Football Club?
I really enjoy Alvin's creative stories. I'm not convinced they were all 10/10's like he says they were, or even all female for that matter; but it provides good background noise while tipping a few crisp Molson's down the gullet, after a grueling 48 minutes in the Scooby-do's.
What has been your best moment/event with Dingos so far?
I enjoyed the energy and enthusiasm leading up the GF last year, with both sides involved. And that Tinks did not get a vote in the Magoo's B&F, despite preparing an acceptance speech "just in case".
You are very involved with the ICC but which is your preferred sport to play/watch.. Cricket or Footy?
Love them both, although body is starting to be more conducive to cricket now I'm the wrong side of 25.
Overall what would you like to achieve this year with the club?
Mainly some good comradery, and hopefully assist a few of the lads that are new to the game to improve to the point that they want to stick at it.
Who is your favourite dingo and why?


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Brinnington and Central is an electoral ward in the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport. It elects three Councillors to Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council using the first past the post electoral method, electing one Councillor every year without election on the fourth.

Together with Davenport and Cale Green, Edgeley and Cheadle Heath, Heatons North, Heatons South and Manor, the ward lies in the Stockport Parliamentary Constituency. The ward had previously been in the Denton & Reddish constituency from 1983 to 1997, when boundary changes brought it back to Stockport. The ward contains Stockport town centre and major attractions including the Hatworks and Air Raid Shelters. Brinnington & Central is one of three Priority 1 centres for deprivation.

Councillors
The ward is represented on Stockport Council by three councillors:

 Amanda Peers (Lab)
 Kerry Waters (Lab)
 Andy Sorton (Lab)

 indicates seat up for re-election.
 indicates seat won in by-election.
 indicates councillor suspended / defected.

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May 2018

By-election 8 June 2017

May 2016

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"Fuller House" Star Andrea Barber Talks About The Character She Originally Auditioned For
Amanda Crum
Fuller House will debut on Netflix this week, and fans of the original show couldn't be happier. For months now, the show's stars have been teasing us all with behind-the-scenes pics and teaser trailers, as well as interviews on talk shows that show just how close the co-stars are in real life. Actress Andrea Barber, who will reprise her role as Kimmy Gibbler on the reboot, says it took her a while to realize just how iconic the show really was and revealed in a recent interview that she initially interviewed for a very different role.
Most people of a certain age will remember Barber as slightly geeky, slightly annoying but ever-lovable neighbor Kimmy, best friend of DJ Tanner. The characters are in very different places in their lives on the new show, and Barber says she's come a long way from where Kimmy originally started.
"Really, it's taken 30 years to develop that kind of perspective, seeing now how the fans are still here and there's still a huge demand for this show. It's kind of hitting me now, really, 30 years later. I wasn't a full-time cast member the first few seasons. I was a recurring character, and it was somewhere during the middle of the run of the show, around season five, when I became a full-time cast member, so by then, Kimmy was involved in more of the storylines," Barber said.
Andrea says that Kimmy really began to take on a life of her own after a while and added a new, fun personality to a cast of beloved characters, almost all of which will return on the new series. But, she admits, she didn't even audition for the role of Kimmy originally.
"I originally auditioned for the role of D.J. and got turned down. Fortuitously, they called me back and said, "Well, we want you to read for the role of the wacky neighbor Kimmy Gibbler," and it was supposed to be just like a one-time appearance and it turned into this major role in my life. I think Kimmy was just supposed to be a quirky neighbor at first, but it kind of developed into this really eccentric personality," Barber said.
How do you celebrate less than a week 'til the release of #FullerHouse?! You go watch Mr. T tell jokes on stage! #FullerHouseFamily #lovethesepeople #whywasntmynameonthelist? #newjodie #Repost @bobsaget with @repostapp. ・・・ Had so much fun that @jodiesweetin and @andreabarber came to the show tonight. It's late so I made them go home and go right to bed just like Mr. T. would do.
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Barber and her co-stars are currently eagerly anticipating the release of Fuller House and have been making the talk show rounds, including a surprise appearance on the Tonight Show where they all consoled Donald Trump (played by Jimmy Fallon).
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Brad Paisley Shares Music Video for 'Love and War', Collaboration With John Fogerty
Liv Stecker Published: April 21, 2017
Brad Paisley has something to say, and he's enlisted a heavy hitter to help him say it. Collaborating with rock legend John Fogerty, Paisley delivers "Love and War," the title track for his 11th and newest studio album -- and it packs a punch.
The music video for "Love and War," which Paisley shared on Friday (April 21), was shot in and around San Diego, Calif., a busy military hub. Paisley intends to use the clip to raise awareness about the treatment that veterans receive and, above all, to offer some respect to the heroes that have served the United States. When sharing the music video to Facebook, Paisley called the song "one of the more important things I've ever said."
"I'm so honored to say it with John Fogerty," Paisley adds.
The lyrics of "Love and War" send an unwavering message: "They call 'em decorated heroes / And pin some medals on their chest / Give 'em a tiny little pension / Could we do much less?" Paisley and Fogerty deliver those lines in a fiery, energetic call to action, and a truckload of solid musical talent.
"And they say all is fair in love and war / But that ain't true, it's wrong," Fogerty and Paisley sing in the chorus of "Love and War," driving home the reality of veterans' troubles. "They ship you out to die for us / Forget about you when you're done."
In addition to his collaboration with Fogerty, Love and War also finds Paisley working with Mick Jagger, Timbaland and Bill Anderson; the song "Gold All Over the Ground" also features Johnny Cash as a co-writer.
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3rd Floor: Complimentary drunk focaccia bread from 4pm - 8pm, Monday - Friday (dine-in only).
Alley Kat Bar & Lounge: Complimentary appetizer with the purchase of a drink during Happy Hour, Monday -Friday, 4pm - 7pm (limit 1 per person).
Artisans Restaurant: $1 Kir Royale with the purchase of an entree.
Charivari: 17% off food only (excludes Sundays).
Coco's Crepes, Waffles & Coffee: 10% off #6 Nutella crepe; added ingredients (strawberry, banana, etc.) $1 (dine in only).
Cyclone Anaya's: Free Chile con Queso with any purchase of $10 or more.
District 7 Grill: 3 course Dinner Meal $27 per person (dine-in only).
District 7 Pizzeria: $7 Lunch Special - X-Large slice of pizza with District side salad, Monday - Friday, 11am - 3pm (dine-in only).
Holley's Seafood Restaurant + Oyster Bar: Complimentary Chef's appetizer; check-in and/or hashtag required. Reservations preferred.
Irish Cowboy: $14 Smoked Ribeye Steak on Thursdays (dine-in only).
Laurenzo's Bar + Grill: Complimentary appetizer with the purchase of an entree, Monday - Friday; check-in and/or hashtag required.
Luna Y Sol Mexican Grill: $2.50 empanadas - cheese, poblano peppers; $16.99 chicken poblano w/white rice, beans (refried or charro) & glass of white wine.
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OK. No problem. Someone figured out how to use nuclear energy to create electricity and power machines. And now we're going to draw the line? Yes immediate death via a nuclear meltdown is a more imminent threat (and more concrete with the each day's news from Japan) compared to pollution. Nevertheless we have to think of nuclear power the same way we think of all other energies: a reasonable risk in which the positives outweigh the negatives.
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Barcelona politicians demand release of Catalans
City council issues declarations calling for the immediate release of nine jailed Catalan politicians.
by Creede Newton
Nine dismissed Catalan leaders have been jailed by a Spanish judge [Francisco Seco/AP Photo]
Barcelona, Spain - Barcelona's politicians spoke out on Friday against the imprisonment of nine former Catalan ministers as their city braces for continued protests after Spain imposed direct rule.
The nine Catalan government officials, including dismissed Vice President Oriol Junqueras, were jailed without bail in Madrid on Thursday on charges of sedition, rebellion, and misuse of funds.
Barcelona's city council issued a declaration calling for the immediate release of these politicians along with Jordi Cuixart and Jordi Sanchez, two pro-independence organisers jailed since October 16.
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The declaration was signed by parties from across the political spectrum.
Ada Colau, the left-wing mayor of Barcelona, said the declaration was a "great consensus in the defence of freedoms and fundamental rights".
The only parties that declined to sign the declaration were the centre-left Spanish Socialist Party, the centre-right People's Party, and the populist right Citizens party.
The accused former officials are required to deposit 6.7 million euros ($7.2m) to cover expected court costs. In the event they are unable to pay the amount, their property will be seized.
Santi Vila, the former Catalan Business Minister, was the only person granted bail.
Vila paid the 50,000 euro ($58,300) fee and is expected to be released pending trial later Friday.
Reports have emerged that an arrest warrant had been issued for deposed Catalan President Carles Puigdemont, who is currently in Brussels, though the Spanish judiciary has yet to confirm.
WATCH: Catalonia - Judge jails eight ousted ministers (2:53)
Andreu van den Eynde, the lawyer for several members of the dismissed Catalan government, suggested after Thursday's court hearing that he does not have faith in fair legal proceedings.
Eynde told Catalan radio station RAC1 that Judge Carmen Lamela was "looking at her mobile phone" while his legal team presented evidence.
"When a prosecutor is looking down, when it does not matter how much documentation we present," then it feels as if the "decision was made beforehand", Eynde said.
The Catalan government was sacked last Saturday after it declared independence the previous day.
The Spanish government took direct control of the breakaway region after applying Article 155 of the constitution the same day.
The political crisis over Catalonia's independence began on October 1 when a disputed referendum met a harsh police crackdown by Spanish police.
The Catalan government claims 90 percent of voters chose independence, but turnout was less than 50 percent.
Spain claims the vote was illegal, contravening the Spanish constitution.
Hundreds of people are protesting Spain's actions against the Catalan separatists throughout Barcelona.
A group of demonstrators on Passeig de Gracia, one of the largest streets in Barcelona, held signs and posters on Friday calling for the release of "political prisoners".
The Committee for the Defence of the Republic - a grassroots network of pro-independence protesters that has risen to prominence since October 1 - has called for widespread demonstrations to continue throughout the weekend to "rebuke" the imprisonment of their government.
What happens next in Catalonia?


Earaches are caused by some sort of trauma or damage to the ear usually from an injury, infection, or some inflammation. Ear infections are the most common reason that people experience earaches, and can be quiet painful, especially if they are left to heal on their own. While there are some natural, at home treatments that some people swear by for getting rid of the pain caused by an earache, for most people the underlying problem will need to be treated by a doctor who can then prescribe painkillers to go along with it.
If you are unable to get to the doctor right away but don't want to suffer through an earache without trying to treat it yourself, there are some ways that you can try to control the pain. Using a hot washcloth or heating pad, place it on the painful ear and allow the heat to relax away some of the pain. This will not fix any underlying causes of the earache, but may remove some of the symptoms that you're experiencing. Another remedy is to use over the counter ear drops to try to clear out the area. Resting and sleeping sitting in a chair is a great way to take pressure off of the painful area. When you are laying down with an earache the blood flow to the area may make the pain almost unbearable.
For a lot of earaches, simply resting in a different position or heating the affected area will not get rid of the problem. Ear infections are incredibly painful and won't respond well to natural pain management. These, if left unchecked, can result in a ruptured eardrum that will require strong painkillers. Going to the doctor if you have an earache that won't go away is a smart move. While they may tell you to use ibuprofen and tylenol for pain management, if your situation is particularly severe they may have to prescribe stronger painkillers for you such as Co-Codamol. These can easily be picked up at your local pharmacy, and once you start taking them you should feel relief almost immediately.
Suffering through extreme pain is never a good idea, but some small earaches may respond well to over the counter medicine and a little rest. Ones that won't go away or get more and more painful will need to be treated by a doctor. Only they can prescribe the correct pain pills you may need.
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The Book of Extraordinary Deaths: True Accounts of Ill-Fated Lives (Hardcover)
By Cecilia Ruiz
A welcome dose of dark humor for these dark times, from acclaimed illustrator Cecilia Ruiz
The Book of Extraordinary Deaths introduces readers to the bizarre demises of thinkers, writers, monarchs, artists, and notable nobodies throughout history. Beginning in the seventh century BC with the unusual death of Draco and journeying chronologically to the present day, Ruiz's playfully sinister giftbook illustrates and describes the infamous deaths of these unfortunate souls. From stories of the hot-air balloon duel that claimed a Frenchman's life to the fatal wardrobe malfunction of famed dancer Isadora Duncan, The Book of Extraordinary Deaths is a uniquely clever and gorgeously rendered meditation on life's ironies and mysteries. With Ruiz's witty descriptions and rich, captivating illustrations, her characters come to life on the page even as they shuffle off this mortal coil.
Cecilia Ruiz is a Mexican writer, illustrator, and graphic designer living in Brooklyn. She is the author of The Book of Memory Gaps, and holds a MFA in illustration from the School of Visual Arts in New York City.
Praise for The Book of Extraordinary Deaths:
"Cecilia Ruiz brings her stylish illustration style and singular aesthetic to The Book of Extraordinary Deaths. This book spans centuries and explores a host of unique and unsettling exits from this mortal coil—making it an unpredictable look at some memorable corners of history."
—Tobias Carroll, Read it Forward
"Illustrator Cecilia Ruiz navigates readers through a graveyard of bizarrely ironic and often darkly humorous demises in The Book of Extraordinary Deaths… [with] illustrations that would make Edward Gorey and Charles Addams proud… Mystery and crime readers are sure to enjoy this engrossing and morbidly entertaining collection. Those who revel in quirky trivia will also find this assemblage of outrageous epitaphs a real scream."
"Ruiz's sinister selections and quirky technique add up to a delightfully morbid foray into history."
"This slender, magnificent book is about the central tragedy of human existence, the dreadful final reckoning to which all flesh is heir. It's an absolute hoot."
—Gene Weingarten, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and columnist
Praise for Cecilia Ruiz's The Book of Memory Gaps:
"Cecilia Ruiz offers a darkly humorous but warmhearted account of various memory errors and disorders….The illustrations—lovely and quirky—manage to both depict a snapshot in time while also conveying memory's ephemeral, transient nature."—Bruce Poulsen Ph.D., PsychologyToday.com
"Read[s] like Edward Gorey's The Gashlycrumb Tinies if it were written by Dr. Oliver Sacks….a quaint, beautifully designed little book with wonderful art."—MentalFloss.com
Publisher: Blue Rider Press
Publication Date: October 23rd, 2018
Humor / Form / Trivia
Reference / Curiosities & Wonders
Humor / Form / Comic Strips & Cartoons
Kobo eBook (October 23rd, 2018): $8.99


On this date in 1918 Claude Debussy died.
There are actual recordings by Debussy, but I wasn't able to find one I could post. However, above is a piano roll made by Debussy of "Golliwog's Cakewalk".
This entry was posted in Anniversaries, Music on March 25, 2010 by Michael Happy.
Two student bloggers produced brief posts yesterday on The Educated Imagination's "Giants in Time". Either it's a remarkable coincidence, or they're both working through the same academic timetable. Either way, it's nice to see that young students especially continue to engage this work.
You can look at their posts here and here.
This entry was posted in Frye Alert on March 25, 2010 by Michael Happy.


Uganda – "I have the feeling that you've been to the moon and back, while we are still digging holes", Mathias exclaims at the end of an intensive two day workshop about social media.
Entebbe – I'm white. If you ever had any doubts about that, this is my coming out.


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10 Largest Aquariums in the United States
Big aquariums are a great experience for adults and children alike. The provide the wonder of seeing a variety of fish and the awe of seeing the largest fish and mammals in the sea.
Some aquarium complexes have more than one tank and more than one exhibit, such as fresh water tanks, arboretums and more. However, in ranking these aquariums the tank is the most important thing. The biggest aquariums on this list are judged by the size of their largest tank, how many gallons it holds.
New England Aquarium Plaza
Tank volume: 200,000 gallons
Number of animals: 20,000
Date opened: 1969
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The New England Aquarium plaza sits on a 75-acre patch of land visible from the famed Boston Harbor. The big tank, called the Giant Ocean Tank, opened to the public a year after the facility itself opened. It's designed to simulate the appearance of the coral reef in the Caribbean before Columbus arrived with his ships.
The facility features another large tank, about 50,000 gallons smaller, showcasing a variety of penguins. The stairs leading from this tank to the main part of the aquarium snake around the Giant Ocean tank, giving visitors a view of all the animals.
In the 1970s, a barge called The Discovery sat on the harbor and acted as a floating extension of the plaza exhibits.
Aquarium of the Americas
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The Audubon Institute, a preservationist organization, runs the New Orleans-based aquatic exhibit. Its primary mission is to educate visitors on the ecosystem of the Gulf of Mexico. To that end, the aquarium's largest exhibit is the Gulf of Mexico exhibit, a tank featuring sharks, stingrays and other large sea animals found in the region.
The facility has another large tank, the Caribbean Reef exhibit, which features life on the coasts of the many islands in the region where many people from New Orleans hail.
The flooding after Hurricane Katrina damaged the life support systems for the animals at the facility. The plaza closed after many of the animals died, but reopened in 2006.
Tank volume: 500,000
Number of animals: 7,000
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This aquarium sits on 250,000 square feet of land in downtown Tampa. When it opened, it was a privately run facility, but the city government of Tampa assumed the debt and took ownership in 1999. Since then, the facility has become more entertainment oriented. Management added a juiced-up play area for kids and sharks, which has attracted more patrons.
The largest exhibit is the 500,000-gallon tank featuring a coral reef community recreated within.
The Florida Aquarium has partnered with local businesses and fisheries in an effort to promote more responsible fishing practices to preserve seafood as a food source.
Tennessee Aquarium
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The not-for-profit facility has tanks carrying a total of 1.1 million gallons of water. There are two main buildings housing the main exhibits at the facility.
Ocean Journey – this exhibit features the largest tank holding 680,000 gallons of water. It is a 10-story building where a spiral staircase allows viewers to witness the sea life at many different depths. There are sharks and whales here.
River Journey – the smaller, similarly designed building focuses on the freshwater animal life in the Southeast and in Tennessee. The tank holds 400,000 gallons.
The Tennessee Aquarium has undertaken a mission to protect, and in some cases repopulate turtle populations in Tennessee and around the world.
Mystic Aquarium
Location: Mystic, CT
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The aquarium began as a privately owned exhibit, but now partners with Robert Ballard's Institute for Exploration since 1999. They used their combined resources to install the 760,000-gallon tank for the Artic Coast exhibit. This exhibit features Beluga whales and rescued harbor seals. The aquarium's other exhibits include a penguin habitat, animal feeding observations and a dinosaur study.
The Oceanic Exploration Center includes a 4-D theater and an exhibit examining the fate of the Titanic. Visitors can view a deep sea exploration submarine up close.
Robert Ballard is the deep sea explorer who discovered the wreckage of the Titanic and PT-109, the boat John F. Kennedy rode on as a Naval officer.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Location: Monterey Bay, CA
Tank volume: 1.3 million gallons
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This aquarium was constructed on the site of an old sardine cannery. The designers integrated the original building and the surrounding rocky coastline into the aquarium site, creating an effect that blurs the line between museum exhibit and natural habitat.
There are four large tanks and over 200 additional exhibits in the facility. The largest tank is in the Open Sea Wing. That exhibit focuses on the local coastal ecosystem. The habitats tank holds 300,000 gallons, and it is the second largest tank.
David Packard, co-founder of the computer hardware company H-P, started the foundation that provided funds for the aquarium initially. His daughter, a graduate student in biology at the time, convinced him to fund the project.
Tank volume: 1.3 million
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Formerly known as the Baltimore Aquarium, the National Aquarium in Baltimore is the largest tourist attraction in the state. It takes up 250,000 square feet of land and feature over 2 million gallons of water total in its tanks.
The largest tank resides in the Pier 4 Pavilion, the tank holding the Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins. There is also a shark tank and an exhibit featuring life in the region's coral reef.
The facility plans to build a much larger tank for the dolphins and plans to complete it by 2020.
The original "National Aquarium" was in the basement of the Herbert Hoover building in Washington DC. The National Aquarium Society in Baltimore took over operations in 2003, but the facility closed in 2013.
Tank volume: 5 million gallons
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The John Shedd Aquarium was at one time the largest indoor aquarium in America. It is part of Chicago's Museum Campus alongside the Field Museum and a planetarium. Shedd was a retailer like Marshall Field, founder of the Marshall Field's department stores and the namesake of the museum.
The Shedd Aquarium has several permanent exhibits with large tanks. The largest is the Wild Reef exhibit where the main take holds 5 million gallons and features a variety of sharks. The Abbot Oceanarium features a range of mammalian species that live in and around a 2 million gallon tank.
The Abbot Oceanarium is the largest indoor marine mammal facility in the world.
The Seas with Nemo and Friends (Walt Disney World)
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Part amusement park attraction and part aquarium exhibit, The Seas was formerly known as The Living Seas. It was a ride within Future World at Disney's Epcot Center. Since 2005, Disney reconfigured the exterior and interior of the exhibit to coincide with the design scheme of the Disney/Pixar characters from the movie Finding Nemo.
The ride takes patrons into the 5.7 million gallon salt-water tank where they observe fish while following the animated characters from the movies.
The pavilion contains several other smaller tanks featuring a variety of sea creatures.
The tank at The Living Seas was the largest indoor seawater tank in the world when it was completed.
Number of animals: 100,000
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The Georgia Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the United States and the second largest in the world. The total volume in the facility exceeds 10 million gallons and both fresh and salt water. Bernard Marcus, co-founder of the Home Depot stores donated over $250 million to the completion of the facility. The building sits on land donated by another local company, the Coca-Cola Company.
The largest tank holds the salt-water in the Ocean Voyager exhibit. There are various sharks and whales in the tank. There is a permanent indoor dolphin tank that features a water show and revue with dolphin tricks and synchronized swimming.
The aquarium is attempting to preserve the Beluga whale population by in-captive breeding. To date, there have been no successful births there.
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