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Celebrating Blake Snyder on the 10th Anniversary of His Death
BJ Markel, August 14, 2019 60 12 min read 1626
Blake at the Beijing Film Academy, surrounded by students and his translator on the far left and Kevin Geiger, second from left
Behind Blake at the Beijing Film Academy: (left to right) 3 students, Kevin Geiger, and Blake's translator
Blake Snyder passed away on August 4, 2009. Here are thoughts from some of the people who loved him, along with never-before-published photos from Blake's visit to the Beijing Film Academy. We welcome your tributes in the Comments.
I thought over time I might miss Blake less, but the odd thing is the older I get I miss him more.
He would be 62 on October 3 of this year. I am 61. I really thought we would grow old together.
The thing that happens as you age is the people you have known the longest somehow become the most important. Since there is no one in my life I have known as long as I have Blake, ten years after his death he remains the closest friend I have ever had. I so wish he were here to get old with. I have so many questions each week I want to ask him. Texting, he would be a texting fool, we would be talking all day.
I do talk to him when no one is looking. And you know what? He answers. Blake4ever.
– Tracey Jackson, writer
We sometimes fail to see someone's presence in our lives as a gift, and come to that realization only after he is gone. I hope to think I knew upon meeting Blake in 2006 that he was such a boon. He could not help but invigorate you with his love of storytelling, his passion for the craft, and his excitement to engage with writers. Ten years after he left, his gift remains with me, a voice in my thoughts, encouraging and cheerleading, always pushing to be better, to meet the challenge of the page. Thanks, Blake. See you at the picture show. – Alvaro Rodriguez, writer
A wonderful mentor for screenwriters, Blake's *joie de cinema* shines from every page of his Save the Cat! books. Even their title – which references a charming Hollywood trope – shows wit, compassion, and affection for the craft of writing. The ten-year anniversary of Blake's death is bittersweet. Sweet because his inspirational legacy is still going strong, bitter that he was taken from us too soon… and because I never got to tell him how much I love him. – Caroline Lawrence, writer
Wish I'd gotten to meet Blake in person. His kindness, generosity and whimsical sense of humor came through in his books & webinars and still inspires me and my writing. I miss him every time I begin a new 15 Beat story outline. Today, storytellers take for granted that Blake's SAVE THE CAT revolutionized the Film and TV industry. Blake created a fun & simple storytelling language which enabled everyone at every level in the business to communicate clearly with one another. – Bradford Richardson, writer
It's natural for those of us who've always loved and utilized Blake's story structure tools to praise his genius and to be grateful for the work he left behind. But, as much as I appreciate the intelligence and accessibility of the beat sheet and the many storytelling techniques he'd shared with screenwriters and novelists, Blake possessed an even greater gift. I only had the pleasure of hearing him speak in person once, but to me and to the lucky romance writers in the room, he managed to convey his infectious energy, his warm sense of humor, and — perhaps most memorably — his confidence in us. Whether through his books, his blog posts, or his presentations, Blake was always inclusive and encouraging. He assured us all that we were writers and that we were capable of being better storytellers.This remains part of his legacy — one I treasure and still carry with me. – Marilyn Brant, writer
Thanks to Blake and his cat crew, I've had a road map for writing books that make kids want to keep on reading – Chris Grabenstein, writer
Matt Allen's cat-eared copy of Blake's first book
I can't believe it's been 10 years since Blake passed. Because I always keep a copy of Save the Cat! in my backpack, it's almost like he never left. He still gives me advice every day. – Matt Allen, writer
While I never had the opportunity to meet Blake, his writing has a way of making you feel like he was was an old friend, sharing his wisdom over a cup of coffee. I am forever grateful for the Save The Cat series as it helped jump-start my career and is something I continue to use every day. – Jordan Gershowitz, writer
For all his intelligence and creativity, what I appreciated the most about him was his great warmth and generosity. His books made me a better writer, his friendship made me a better person. – Rich Kaplan, writer
In 2005, I was a walking cliché: a struggling writer attempting to sell my first novel, living in a studio apartment wallpapered with rejection letters. That same year, Blake published a plotting guide called SAVE THE CAT! which was later handed to me during my own Dark Night of the Soul when I thought I would never see my author dreams realized. Now, fourteen years later, I have sold over 17 novels to major publishers that have been translated and published in over 23 countries. I'd like to take all the credit for my success, but that would simply be dishonest. I am where I am today because of Blake and his wisdom. He was my Break into 3, the answer to a question that I never thought to ask, and the transformation I never knew I needed to make. – Jessica Brody, writer
My favorite teaching by Blake is that "all stories are about transformation". I wonder if he ever realized that he would be transforming the lives of thousands of people by empowering us with the ability to tell those stories. Thanks forever, Blake. – Salva Rubio, writer
Every project has its own dark night of the soul. Don't give up. Don't despair. You will prevail." Miss him so much! – Ben Frahm, writer
The world is a sadder place without Blake, a truly lovely human being. But he left a legacy that continues to grow with every writer who finds their voice thanks to Blake's work. – Naomi Beaty, writer
Though I never got to meet Blake in person, his work has had an enormous positive impact for writers throughout the world. I am constantly using his tools and recommending the to writers I work with and teach. He lives on brilliantly in all the lives he has touched! – Erik Bork, writer
Blake was both a client and a friend for many years. While I miss him greatly, I could not be prouder of the legacy he left behind and the impact he's made on the thousands of writers who have been guided by his life's work. – Andy Cohen, producer
I am flooded with cherished memories. The months Blake lived with my wife, Donna, our newborn daughter, and me. Our spec scripts and rookie pitches. Our first sale. Our joining the WGA together. So many milestones, too many to single out.
He was my friend. My writing partner.
In many ways I owe him for the longevity of my career.
And so, it made the most sense to turn to Blake: "Because liking the person we go on a journey with is the single most important element in drawing us into the story." – Blake Snyder
Following his wisdom: liking the person we go on our career journey with is the single most important decision we can make.
Dear, sweet Blake,
Thank you for including me in your work, and your life. I miss you. I love you. – Howard Burkons, writer
Whenever Blake and I talked about how Save the Cat! was connecting with writers, he was like a giddy kid talking about a new toy. It wasn't about money or career or ego, he was just ecstatic to be helping people, making new friends, and paying it forward. As much as Blake taught me about screenwriting, he taught me something more about how the passion for the craft could spill over into an overall passion for life. – Jamie Nash, writer
There's a quote I love from the show Doctor Who that says, "We're all stories in the end. Just make it a good one." I think Blake would have liked that quote. Although he passed away 10 years ago, his impact on writers and filmmakers, and even movies themselves, continues on. It's amazing how one person can affect so many and can have such a powerful influence on an industry, but that's because Blake gave us a gift with his ideas. He provided a foundation, a structure, and fundamentals upon which to build stories. Because of this, the stories we tell will stand the test of time. Thank you, Blake, for all you gave us. Your legacy endures. – Cory Milles, writer
The decade that has passed since the untimely loss of our friend, Blake, has not diminished the shock of his passing. For those of us who had the gift of knowing him, it's impossible not to remember him smiling. Not a Hollywood smile, mind you – the smile of a man who loved his work and his fellow writers. Blake's giving and funloving spirit live on in his books and the ongoing Save the Cat! legacy. I'm sure that it would thrill him to know that 10 years later, his ideas and supportive spirit continue to inspire so many screenwriters around the globe. He will always be missed. He will never be forgotten. – Rick Drew, writer
Around 2000, I was researching for an article about gimmicks screenwriters had used to get attention for their spec scripts when I came across a personal website with a delightfully funny story that fit the bill perfectly. I wish I could tell you now what the exact gimmick was, but it was something that made me think, "I can't believe this guy did that! And I can't believe it worked!" Like having a delivery guy smuggle a script into a producer's house inside a pizza box, or something along those lines. Vaguely intrusive and over the top. I sent an email to this screenwriter to ask if I could interview him about it, and heard back from Blake Snyder – who had the task of letting me know (extremely gently) that it was satire.
He was so kind about it, and although I felt pretty silly for falling for his story, he was delighted that I had read it. Apparently the site had been up for a while, just for his own amusement, and no one had commented before. He let me in on the fact that he actually was a working screenwriter, and he asked all kinds of questions about the kind of work I did. At the time, I was still trying to launch a screenwriting career (I had optioned three of my scripts and won a contest, but nothing was produced), but in the meantime, I was also writing articles for magazines and running a popular website for writers (Absolute Write). I interviewed him for the website, and he offered to write a column for it. For free.
It was a ridiculous offer. He had nothing to sell, no business incentive to do it. He was just completely genuinely interested in helping newbie writers. He had all these great ideas about writing and kept thanking me for giving him a place to share those ideas. For the next several years, we were in contact regularly to chat about writing and life and screwed-up relationships and whatnot. We emailed often and spoke on the phone every now and then. The first time we spoke, I thought, "He's just as enthusiastic as he 'sounds' in email." It was like talking to an exclamation point. (Which, by the way, he used recklessly and in multiples.) He was the brightest light. Boundlessly optimistic, even when things weren't so great. He had good reason to look down on me – he was already a success and I was a neophyte – but he had a knack for making me feel like I was someone impressive, too. Somehow he had gotten through life and Hollywood without developing any cynicism. He always acted as if he had all the time in the world for me (and I suspect for lots of other people, too).
Blake had told me that his ex called him "the king of lumpy income," which we agreed was stressful but exciting – many months could go by with nothing, and then, BLAM, six-figure check all at once. Problem was that I'd never seen one of those big checks, and I couldn't keep waiting. So I switched my focus to books, where I had much more success. I write nonfiction books almost exclusively, and I must have told Blake at some point that he should, too, because somehow I got credit for inspiring him to write Save the Cat! The book was just as awesome as I knew it would be; he had a sharp, creative, analytical mind and was able to see patterns in successful storytelling. It was a hit, and I remember him calling to tell me that he was so excited that he was going to start speaking and teaching seminars about it. I thought that sounded perfect for him; you can't let a personality like that go to waste.
Shortly after my daughter was born in 2007, I became a single mom. I gave up my website and drifted from some of my writer friends, including Blake. I still followed his career with delight, but it had been some time since we had last talked when I read the shocking news that he had died. It flattened me. You just don't get to meet a lot of Blake Snyders in this world, and I hate that he's gone. He was such a great source of joy, support, and love, and I will miss him for the rest of my life. It's heartening to know that his legacy lives on. Cat or no cat, he was the most likeable hero of all. – Jenna Glatzer, writer
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Here's a podcast from August 23, 2009, hosted by Paula Berinstein, celebrating Blake in 15 beats: http://www.writingshow.com/podcasts/2009/08232009.html
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Evelyn MORGAN
I did get to meet Blake at an RWA conference in San Francisco. I was a part of the Script Sceen RWA chapter at that time. No sure, but he may have spoken at our own special mini-conference.
At any rate, Save The Cat really changed my thinking about writing scripts. His beat sheet is always part of my advance work on a new project.
Blake was funny, kind, and his different approach really spells success for the screenwriter more times than I can count.
Thanks, Evelyn. Blake loved the RWA.
George Hiddleston
I met Blake at a book singing for Save the Cat at the Writer's Store I think in 07.. Had the opportunity to attend 3 of his STC Beat Seminars after that..
He was one of the kindest, loving, giving man that I have known..
I still reflect on his kind words..
Speedo, we always love hearing from you.
After several attempts at putting a story together, I came across 'Save the Cat' and read it again and again. Ten stories, 15 beats, main plot, subplot, recurring themes. I sat down and thought about every popular story, from The Bible, to Shakespeare, from PG Wodehouse to Brothers Grimm. And yes! Every popular story followed the same basic three-act structure.
It took me a week to block-out the story into beats and a month to write my first screenplay. It goes into production this year and this evening we shall be presenting the screenplay to some of those involved.
Thanks Blake! It would not have been possible without The Cat and The Cat Strikes Back!
Andrew! Congrats! Please keep us posted about your film. Email [email protected] any time.
Suzanne Smith, writer
I never met Blake nor even had heard of him until one fine day I read *Save the Cat!* and, in the words of P. G. Wodehouse, "the scales fell from my eyes." Now I have all of Blake's books in both paperback and electronic form (so I can carry them with me at all times), as well as all his blog posts . I've always been a story- structure nut, collecting over a dozen structure paradigms over the years and taking workshops with such story giants as Sid Field, Bob McKee, and Chris Vogler. Then a brief article somewhere (alas, can't recall where) about Blake's far-too-early death prompted me to read STC! No, STC! isn't really a new paradigm, but Blake presented the 15 Beats in such an engaging and clear way that it has revolutionized my approach to story. His analysis of Genre is equally amazing. I'm primarily a writer of nonfiction who is also struggling with a few novels. STC! and the STC! software applies to nonfiction and novels as well screenwriting–in fact, there's a lot that fiction writers can learn from the craft of screenwriting. I also highly recommend the STC! software as a guide for clear thinking aout structure and story elements–IMHO, it's far better than Scrivener!
Suzanne, your words always mean so much to the Cat! team. Thank you.
Cynthia Dagnal-Myron
Blake answered an email I sent after reading "Save the Cat," and we became friends and "colleagues" of a kind, not long after. He was a patient mentor and ardent cheerleader who improved not just my writing but my life as well. All of it, not just scripts.
I miss him, and think of him, daily, as my fingers fly over the keys. He made order out of chaos, and was a guiding light snuffed out far too soon…
Love you, Cynthia.
Carol Benanti
Blake Snyder changed my life. My screenplay placed in the Top Ten in Final Draft's Big Break in 2007. One of the prizes was Save the Cat! It helped me to rewrite my script until I finally felt it was finished. I also teach college screenwriting, and STC is my textbook. I teach that it's the only screenwriting book they ever need. Otherwise they should just read award-winning screenplays. You shepherd me every day. Rest in Sweet Peace, Blake Snyder. You will always be my Guardian Angel of Screenwriting.
Thank you, Carol, for your beautiful thoughts.
Ray Sager
I've read the Cat books many times, as in my work as a producer, I needed to address logistical issues with my writers without wrecking their structure. My understanding of writing, that I mostly got from Blake's books enabled my suggestions to be taken seriously. I wish Blake was still alive in order to address the 5-6 ACT broadcast & Cable television structure and the new Original streaming venues. The "Originals" can be viewed, either as 10 small features or as one very long one.
Thanks, Ray. We're hoping to look into TV structure soon.
Paul Clifford Escoll
I wrote this prior to his memorial:
Decades ago, not that long after I started in the William Morris mailroom,
Blake's and my very close late friend Hillary Wayne introduced us. He had
Just moved to Los Angeles.
We got each other. I am from Main Line Philadelphia, Blake from Santa
Barbara. I went to Connecticut College, Blake to Georgetown.
We were simpatico enough (who else knew anything about Nantucket Reds?) that
we could passionately differ about politics yet could understand where the
other was coming from. We loved to laugh. (It was always fun to tickle
Blake's funny-bone.)
No cell-phones in those days, I would drive by Blake and Laura's apartment
on my way home every day. So, on many of those days, frequently worn-out by
the day, I would just knock on the door and stop by their apartment for
mental (and other) libation. I felt so lucky to be able to do that.
It made being a transplant so much better. We shared a sense of humor and I
miss Blake's laugh. I was always one to see the Sunny Side and to make
even a negative into a positive. I think Blake (who as you all commented
would do the same) appreciated that and so could share with me his
insecurities about work, career, life… We both did.
Before becoming an agent there, while I was still an assistant, Hillary
– I know Blake would have wanted me to speak of Hillary the other night –
gave me Blake and Colby Carr's wild and to-me very funny half-hour pilot.
I loved it and laugh at it still today. I started circulating it to
producers, companies et cetera and to my colleagues who thought I was nuts
for doing so. They did not see a market. Television was not as niche as it
is now. As I became an agent, I, obviously, brought Blake in as my client
– he really was already anyway even before I got my stripes.
When young, talented Howard Burkons was sent my way by his friend and my WMA
colleague Bobbi Thompson (she figured I could help to figure out what to do
with all of his talent) one thing led to another. Howard told me one day
about a dramatic, sad incidence in his life. The darkness in it I knew
would appeal to Blake and… they became writing-partners. To make a long
story short, amongst the people to whom I introduced them was executive Mike
Cheda (I think Mike was at HBO at the time). Later, as the readers of "Save
the Cat" know, Mike and Blake became writing partners.
Mike, Blake and I had been working in recent years on several projects – we
staged script readings and were in development for a while on a darker piece
and I had just sold a lovely family script of theirs to a Canadian company
(the deal took forever and Andy had a-lot of fortitude to wade through it
time after time). The deal finally closed but sadly, Blake never got to put
his signature to a deal for a movie he really loved for its
good-spiritedness.
Thank you, Paul. Blake valued your friendship.
Howard Burkons
Beautiful Paul, like our dearest friend gone too soon.
G. Michael Allen, designer/photographer/writer
I KNEW BLAKE SNYDER WHEN BLAKE WAS A YOUNG KID
One fall evening in 1969 while working on a school (ArtCenter College of Design) project, my roommate, Tom Tremont, and I got a phone call from Leonard Stobar, an ArtCenter graduate and the Technical Director for the animated TV series, "Hot Wheels." Len asked us if we were interested in working on the highest-rated kids' show on Saturday morning and would we take a meeting the next day. It only took us a millisecond to say, "yes."
Len realized he needed someone who could draw modern day automobiles. Pantomime Pictures, the animation production company the show was using, had experienced animators who were drawing cartoon cars like they did in the 1940s. The young "Hot Wheels" viewers couldn't relate to those old cartoon cars.
Tom and I met with Len and the executive producer of the show, Kenneth C. T. Snyder. Ken Snyder hired us. Back in 1969 there was only traditional, hand-drawn animation – no computer animation. My first experience with a computer was working on this show. "Hot Wheels" was the first nationally-televised series ever to use computer animation. "Hot Wheels series" was broadcast on ABC from 1969 to 1971 with the its main advertiser being Mattel Toys, the creator of the Hot Wheels die-cast model cars. This show ran one original season with seventeen episodes and had reruns. Tom and I worked on the last five episodes.
I'm an aspiring screenwriter. Many years ago as I was reading Snyder's book, "Save the Cat! The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need," I found his email address listed on one of the pages. I thought, "Damn. What a mentor this guy could be, and he knows Steven Spielberg. I'll contact Snyder." Then, I remembered reading somewhere he had he died. I hadn't read his bio in the back of the book, so I quickly turned to it. I was shocked when I read it.
Blake Snyder was the son of "Hot Wheels" executive producer Ken Snyder (who hired me for Hot Wheels). At the age of eight, Blake worked for his dad as a voice talent for several animated shows and was fired by his producer father when his voice changed.
Blake, as a kid, came to our studio often, and watched Tom and me draw Hot Wheels cars. After graduating from ArtCenter in 1971, I became am industrial and graphic designer and photographer. I started writing screenplays in 2010. I wished I had known about Blake's adult life , his writing career and his books before he died. Blake and I would have a few stories to recall. RIP Blake, you were one of the best.
Thanks, Michael. Blake loved his father's work and was especially proud of "Hot Wheels."
I first meet Blake when he was teaching a Save The Cat master class at the Great America Pitchfest in 2007. I then registered and took his 2 day Beat Sheet class in 2008 and his 2 day Advanced Board Class in early 2009. My last time to see him alive in person was in June 2009 at the Great American Pitchfest where I took his master class again. After his class, he took 20 minutes to stop and talk to my wife (who also took his class that weekend) and son. He invited me to take another class in NYC scheduled for August 9 and followed by saying to me that since I had taken plenty of his classes, please come for free this time. On the day before he died, I sent him an e-mail asking him if I could set up a Save The Cat group in my community writers workshop in Norfolk. He responded to my e-mail in writing , of course saying yes, and then encouraged me to finish my fantasy screenplay which was then in it's beginning stages. Blake always made you feel like your project was ready to go and only a rewrite or two away. That morning, after telling a young writer to take his August 2009 NYC workshop and that it would help her to address her structure problems, I found out a few minutes later through her that that he had died. I couldn't believe that he had passed. We had just communicated 6 hours earlier by e-mail. Blake would answer his phone calls and e-mails immediately. He was a great mentor. And now he was dead? I called the STC office and they confirmed that he had passed. It was a very sad moment for me. But I was thankful for the time that I had face to face with him in his four workshops and correspondence with him by phone and e-mail. Those were precious mentorship moments that I will remember for the rest of my life… He was a great man and a kind and caring teacher. His work teaching, and as a humanitarian who regularly contributed a portion of his workshop profits to various charities, will be remembered for generations to come!!!
Thank you, Clyde, for your loyalty and kind remembrances.
Conciere Taylor
I never met him but I'd seen save the cat in several places. Honestly it was just another screenplay structure idea, among a growing number, until I looked at it again and ended up buying the book and using it to write a screenplay. I had written others before but save the cat was really helpful in getting an outline done to make writing that much more efficient. Thank you Blake, hope you're enjoying some quality time in the Celstial writer's room.
Thanks, Conciere. Nice touch with that writer's room!
Buddy Baron
Sadly, I never met Blake, but felt I knew him through his writings.
As a fledgling screenwriter, I floundered about, writing specs that stubbornly remained un-sold, un-optioned, unloved. (Sigh)
I had set aside my scripting dream until I learned about SAVE THE CAT. That one book made the mysterious world of writing movies a hell of a lot clearer and easier. The original Beat Sheet was worth the price of the entire book.
From that point forward, the Beat Sheet has been the starting point for every story I dream up. Naturally, I've modified the Beat Sheet to accommodate the various genres I write in… because it works!
Now, I'm a produced screenwriter with two Hallmark Christmas features that air every holiday season, and I hold options for two more. Now I have a WGA signatory agent and some bucks in the bank from my movie writing efforts.
Blake's many suggestions and tips are the reason I can complete five to six new scripts every year. The man literally delivered to me a screenwriting career.
I just wish he was still around so I could thank him personally.
Well…just in case he comes back every 10 years to check his e-mails: Thanks, Blake. Your encouragement and instruction made all the difference.
Thank you, Buddy, and congrats on your script sales. Here's to your continued success!
Christopher Eller
Thank you Blake for your contributions to all of us.
We read your books nodding our heads, laughing, smiling and changing our lives. You live forever.
What a great gift you are to the world.
Thank you, Chris, for your memorable comment.
Jason Cunningham
I just bought my own copy of Save the Cat! today, having no idea it was the anniversary of Blake's death. I think his spirit must be watching over me.
Thank you, Jason. Good luck with your writing!
Bob DeRosa
I wrote this post about a year after Blake passed:
https://www.savethecat.com/success-stories/killers
He knew how much his work meant to me, but passed before he saw how it would profoundly change my life with the release of "Killers". I still recommend his books to new writers and veterans alike. Blake was one-of-a-kind and I'm so happy that his wisdom and generosity live on in his work.
As Blake would say: "We at Cat! Enterprises love Bob DeRosa!"
Forrest Knutson
These testaments are really incredible to read.
I took one of Blake's last classes, and he was, of course, a live wire in the room. Brilliant in every way. Genius even, I thought in the class, as he explained how the 15 beats are present even in a detergent commercial.
I thought to myself, "Holy cow! This could easily apply to therapy as well! Take Elisabeth Kübler-Ross for example. The basis of her teaching is how we deal with change, and that's exactly what Blake is telling us is the heart of every single story, large or small." So imagine, I thought, of Save the Cat Therapy popping up in every Psychologist clinic with 15 steps to recovery.
It was obvious that he was destined for greatness. I didn't know it would be the kind that lives on after you've left the rest of us. I made it to his life celebration in LA. It was beautiful, with not a dry eye in the room. Joe White cut a video of Blake, and I saw the shot of him after he'd sold his first script, "Critics be damned!" That was a great moment. What a testament it is that rather than what made him a million, it is his ideas and his kindness that lives on in us.
Thank you, Forrest, for always being there for us.
Thank you, BJ, for keeping Blake's legacy so very alive.
David Fleming
Blake was my first cousin (my dad's nephew). I never got to meet Blake, I suppose because of living on opposite coasts and families drifting apart. I only learned about Blake in 2016. It was synchronicity to discover him and his book Save The Cat!, as it just so happened that I was becoming interested in doing some screenwriting. I had no idea, and Blake's words have been so inspiring to me: "You must find a life within the confines of 'It is what it is.' This is where your skills as a bullhead will save both you and your sanity." His words arrived to me just when they were needed most, and I wish he could know how grateful I am and that I am so proud of him.
Thank you, David. Blake would be so happy to hear your sentiments.
Gregory Ranky
I only found out about the Save the Cat method a few years after Blake's passing.
Whilst I found it invaluable in crafting my earliest scripts without any prior formal training, I regret not having talked to him. I feel that we would've gotten on well.
Thank you Blake. for all your insight and creativity, to inspire generations more of filmmakers.
Thank you, Gregory, for your kind thoughts.
Chris Lawrence
My encounter with was online on Facebook we chatted a few times and he was always so inspiring and gave great advice a wonderful guy his legacy will live on
Thank you, Chris.
Judiith Watson
I took his class in Los Angeles. He was such a kind, sweet man. I miss him, and am ever grateful for his books.
Thank you, Judith.
Paul Alexander , Sydney
I went to LA for a screenwriting weekend intensive – and was overwhelmed. I was lost and felt I'd wasted my time and money. Then someone said I should read SaveThe Cat. It was like an epiphany and, interestingly, I realised that that course was pretty much a rip of Blake's ideas. So yeah, Blake introduced me to structure and it is relevant every day. It's a great legacy.
Pretty curious who gave that course.
I first met Blake through his books, and later at a Creative Writing Expo. What a generous man both with his ideology and friendship. Many email conversations then, I realized his most significant gift was loving writers, being their support, and showing us how to love life.
Because of him, I went back to school and received an MFA in creative writing with an emphasis in screenplays.
Miss him dearly.
Always great hearing your words, Bob.
Michael Wiese
I last saw Blake when we met for breakfast in London at Durrant's Hotel. We hardly ate we were so excited to see each other and exchange ideas on a long list of new projects. (Of course Blake was always excited!)
When we were done, he said "thanks for feeding me". I took this to mean "thanks for nourishing me with all our good ideas".
It's easy to tap into Blake's energy. He's always there when you want to check in with him. Long Live the Cat!
Love you, Michael.
Kathie Fong Yoneda
Aloha BJ, Jason, Bob & the wonderful folks of the STC team: So glad you are doing this tribute to Blake — he was such a special guy — encouraging, funny, willing to talk with everyone, willing to share his thoughts, full of life & a friend to all. So glad Paula Berenstein is sharing the recording of tribute to Blake that she put together shortly after his passing. And I am so happy to know that the STC team is dedicated to keeping his wisdom, knowledge & amazing thoughts on writing alive! Thank you! xoxo kathie fong yoneda
You're the best, Kathie!
Trevor Mayes
I couldn't contain all of my thoughts and reminiscences of Blake to just a few comments, so I wrote an entire post:
https://scriptwrecked.com/2019/08/04/remembering-blake-snyder-ten-years-later/
What an incredible legacy he left behind for screenwriters and such impactful memories for those of us who were lucky enough to know him, if only briefly.
Trevor! What a beautiful blog. Thank you so much!
John Connell
Blake answered my email (a few months before he died) with advice on my logline and synopsis – FREE OF CHARGE! A humble gentleman with a pure heart. RIP, Blake.
Debra Eckerling
Hi STC friends,
I was fortunate enough to conduct one of Blake's final interviews: http://writeononline.com/2009/07/28/author-qa-blake-snyder-save-the-cat%C2%AE-series/
Sending hugs to fellow Cats thinking of Blake this time of year and always.
– Deb
Thank you SO MUCH, Deb. My favorite line: Regarding the 5-point finale, you can go back to the final act in Homer's Odyssey when Ulysses comes back and "storms the castle." All five points are in there. Is that formula? It seems to hold up.
Pat Flaherty
I echo so much of what has already been said about Blake. He was one of the kindest and most generous and passionate persons I ever met. He so enthusiastically shared his talent and knowledge. Of course, he should and would, he was the teacher and I was a student. But Blake went so beyond being just a teacher. I really felt he was a good friend. He cared so much. I was an older student coming into the workshops with a new found passion in screenwriting. He saw me struggling and took extra time with me outside of class and was always quick to answer any texts or emails. My strongest memory was of the Saturday all nighters I pulled rewriting for the workshops in "the dark night of the soul". They were the most terrifying and rewarding nights I have ever gone through in my life. I wanted to succeed and please Blake. I love him and miss him very much. Thank you, dear Blake. It was my privilege to know you. Thanks to the STC staff for carrying on.
I met Blake in London, where I went (from Sydney, Australia) specifically to do his Save The Cat workshop. What a wonderful human! Blake was the most gracious, cheerful, engaging, humble , funny (just a little bit goofy!) and encouraging person – and incredibly talented. We had lunch together and he was so down to earth and friendly. Even gave us his cell number, in case we needed help. He made you feel like you'd made a good friend! I was devastated to hear of his passing – which was not long after we met. STC will always been my writing bible and I will always have such fond memories of meeting him and spending time with him. Thank you, Blake, for leaving such a legacy and, thank you STC people for keeping it alive. Blake, you are very missed.
Sally J Horan
A sparkling and humane book. So full of life.
How I would have loved to meet Blake Snyder.
So very sad.
People like him make the world a better place.


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Drugstore Truck Drivin' Man
He's a drugstore truck drivin' man
He's the head of the Ku Klux Klan
When summer rolls around
He'll be lucky if he's not in town
Well, he's got him a house on the hill
He plays country records till you've had your fill
He's a fireman's friend he's an all night DJ
But he sure does think different from the records he plays
Well, he don't like the young folks I know
He told me one night on his radio show
He's got him a medal he won in the War
It weighs five-hundred pounds and it sleeps on his floor
[Joan Baez] …and we would like to dedicate this verse to the governor of California…Mr Ronald Reagan…'z'a'…!
He don't like resistance I know
And he said it last night on a big TV show
He's got him a medal that he won in the war
Weighs 500 pounds and it sleeps by the door
He's been like a father to me
He's the only DJ you can hear after three
I'm an all night musician in a rock and roll band
And why he don't like me I can't understand
He'll be lucky if he's not in town.

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Cumberland County Technical Education Center is the newest high school in Cumberland County. We specialize in technical education to offer students a chance to explore various careers and assist them in developing the skills they need to be successful. We are a full-time high school in a state of the art facility designed to maximize learning and hands on skills.
All 8th grade students who reside in Cumberland County.
The deadline to apply for the 2019/2020 school year is Friday, December 14, 2018.
The final step of the Application Process is the Entrance Exam. This will take place on Saturday, January 26, 2019. An email will be sent out to those students who completed the application and submitted their transcripts prior to the December deadline.
When will applicants be notified if they were accepted?
We will notify accepted students by the end of March 2019. A letter of acceptance/non-acceptance will be mailed to the home address. All non-accepted students will be placed on a waitlist. The waitlist remains open until August 1, 2019.
Please contact the Admissions Department if you have any questions at admissions@cctecnj.org.


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Foreword by John PrebbleThe author Alexander Mackenzie, FSA Scot 1838 22 January 1898 was a Scottish historian, author, magazine editor and politician He was born on a croft, in Gairloch In 1869 he settled in Inverness, where he later became an editor and publisher of the Celtic Magazine, and the Scottish Highlander Mackenzie wrote numerous clan histories He was a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland In 1894, the Gaelic Society of Inverness elected Mackenzie as an Honorary Foreword by John PrebbleThe author Alexander Mackenzie, FSA Scot 1838 22 January 1898 was a Scottish historian, author, magazine editor and politician He was born on a croft, in Gairloch In 1869 he settled in Inver...
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Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell has agreed to a four-year, $42 million contract extension, league sources told ESPN.
If there were any doubts about Norman Powell being a vital part of the future for the Raptors, they should be completely expelled with this extension. Once again, Masai Ujiri gets the job done and wastes no time in solidifying one of the core players for the team for the next 4 years. The stress and anxiety of the looming free agency (albeir, restricted) that was probably hovering over fans can be eased.
I mean, HOLY CRAP! Not to be that fanboy about it, but as my favorite player on the Raptors (#NormToTheFuture - make that a thing), I'm beyond excited that he's staying a Raptor. I don't consider this to be any sort of an overpay, high risk, or bad move. Powell has proven that he's ready to take that next step and play a very important role for this squad moving forward. Starter or not, it won't matter. He's part of the foundation that the Raptors will (continue to) build around.
Averaging just south of 17 minutes a game (16.7) over his short career as a regular for the Raptors, Powell's numbers are more than just a little encouraging. Shooting 44% from the field, 32% from deep, Powell will provide the Raptors with security on the offensive side of the ball should anything happen to their mainstays; or should one of them need a rest. Moreover, we (justifiably) expect those minutes to tick up this season, thereby seeing a boost in those numbers.
I'm rambling at this point. Chalk it up to excitement.
Given how the amount of money that is being exchanged between teams and free agents as of late, you may not be entirely incorrect if you thought that Powell could have gotten more, had he become a free agent. Even though I said we shouldn't concern ourselves with whether or not Powell will be or should be a starter (even though... ya know... he should), it's a safe bet that he's concerned with that. Having said that, it wouldn't surprise me at all if management and the coaching staff assured him a bigger role and workload moving forward. Should this happen, and should Powell continue to trend upwards in terms of his production, this contract will be a steal. $10.5MM per year and just above the mid-level exception? I'll take that. All day.
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Highland Games Events
There are over 60 events taking place all across Scotland annually, kicking off with the Gordon Castle Highland Games in Fochabers.
Nothing screams Scotland more than the bagpipes and traditional Highland games. We take a look at Scotland's original festival & the Highland gathering as well as key piping events.
Perth Highland Games is one of the most popular events in the Scottish games calendar. Held annually since 1977 the games attract large crowds and international pipe bands for the piping competitions.
On an even grander scale, the Braemar Gathering has a patronage by HM The Queen, and a history that can be traced back to 1832; making for a very special event. Visitors to this friendly and hospitable gathering can expect Scottish massed pipe bands of the highest calibre while teams from HM Forces battle it out in the Interservices Unit tug of war and international athletes compete in the track and field events. This exceptional gathering is traditionally attended by members of the Royal Family.
Historically, The Glenfinnan Gathering takes place each year on the Saturday closest to the anniversary of Bonnie Prince Charlie's Raising of the Standard in 1745, the games take place at the exact location – close to the Jacobite Monument on the banks of Loch Shiel.
Bute Highland Games located in Rothesay on the Isle of Bute have been held, in their modern incarnation, since 1947. Past chieftains of the games have included HRH The Prince of Wales.
Aside from the traditional highland events, Crieff Highland Gathering hosts the Scottish Professional Heavyweight Championship, attracting heavyweight competitors from around the world to compete. This popular and colourful gathering is a favourite with locals and overseas visitors alike.
The Highland games held each June at Ceres in Fife, the oldest free games in Scotland, began under a charter awarded by Robert the Bruce in recognition of the villagers' support at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314.
Find a list of this year's Highland Games in Scotland on Visitscotland.com.


Well a couple weeks into the season and the water temps are coming up into the 65 degree range in my neck of the woods. It has been a great season so far with a lot of fish boated. Starting on the opener and the proceeding weeks I worked shallow sand flat areas in 5-7' using crankibaits. The water temps were in the low 50's. This scenario begs for live bait rigs and jigs and minnows and these baits do have a time and a place but for me there is nothing better then casting for open water eyes!
I like to throw #5 shad raps early season and slow roll them back to the boat while fancasting the shallow flats. The key to cold water cranking is to slow way down and then slow down some more to keep that bait wiggling but in the face of the fish just long enough that they can decide it is a meal. In my area, and many of the metro lakes, the key forage options for walleyes are young bluegills and perch. I like to target areas that have nearby rock and gravel, deep water and also a defined emerging weedline when early season cranking, subsequently these are also areas where you will find gills staging to spawn.
For early season think spawning habitat. Rock and gravel are premium but walleye will spawn over sand if suitable spawning habitat is unavailable. Walleyes will even stage and make mock spawning runs in lakes that have less then suitable habitat to spawn, moving to sand flats and even up into the shallow water rip rap areas. These areas will tend to congregate fish but in many metro lakes where there is not enough suitable spawning shoals, the eyes will find the nearest sandflats and do their business.
Emerging weedlines: This is a pivot point but also a piece of structure that will congregate bait and give walleyes ambush cover. Typically this is also where a sudden bottom change occurs where sediment and light penetration are suitable for the first developing weeds to emerge. This emerging structure in combination with a bottom content change tends to be very distinct later on in the season but early season you can find these areas while cruising the flats and looking for the weed growth on your electronics. One key to finding a good sand flat area is to watch where the developing weedline starts. If the weedline starts in less then say 5', you are probably looking at a mud and silt bottom and the adjacent weedline will tend to hold bass and pike but few if any walleyes. Why fish the emerging weedline instead of live bait rigging at the base of the first break into the basin? Well, in early season the fish will migrate from spawning habit to the first available structure that holds bait and this often equates to the emerging weedline.
Cold water temps in the 45-55 degree range, you will want to run baits with a tighter action or a slow side to side roll like shad raps and thunder sticks. Casting these baits work them back to the boat at a slow crawl and even throw in a pause now and then. The pause often triggers following fish to strike when the bait stops right in front of them, they just cannot resist. If trolling when the water temps are in this range work from .8 mph to 1.2 occasionally pumping the rod forward and dropping it back. Again, this can cause a follower to become a biter. When the water temps increase into the upper 50's and low 60's this is a time to start increasing your retrieve speed as the fish are becoming more active and will readily smack a faster moving bait. As the temps move into the mid to upper sixties it is game on and you can start running and gunning with lipless rattle baits retrieved just fast enough to occasionally tick bottom. These are ideal search baits and will take everything from bluegills to muskies. I like the rattlin raps in #5 and #7 for most applications but will beef up to a #8 if I am really burning them looking for reaction strikes. I like to work these baits on braided line with a bait caster and often will use them over the top of emerging weeds. If I feel a weed on the bait, often you can rip it once or twice and return to a normal retrieve weed free.
Cadence can be a killer. We as anglers so often fall into a regular routine when we fish using the same retrieves with the same lures and same jigging strokes that we have for years. If we have caught fish in the past with a certain cadence or retrieve that is what we use and if the fish don't jump on our lure then we explain it away that it was a tough bite or weather affected the bite. In reality, studies have shown that fish can become conditioned to certain lures and avoid them over time. If you are working the same lures in the same spots and using the same retrieves as always, the fish may be there but they may avoid your offering. This is where cadence and retrieve changes can help put more fish in the boat. I mentioned earlier in my last post about using an ultra slow retrieve when the water temps are lower and one reason for this is that a fishes metabolism is slower in cooler water and they tend to move less frequently and in turn do not need to feed as often. Stick an easy target in front of them and they will take advantage of an easy meal. Suspending cranks and jerk baits can be fantastic producers in cooler water. I like to make a long cast and crank the lure down to my target zone and then pause the bait for 3-5 seconds and then work it forward with a series of slight twitches and move into a slow retrieve before pausing the bait. Often the fish will hit on the pause or right when you start to retrieve the bait. For shad style baits I will start with a slow steady retrieve getting the bait into the target depth and add some brief pauses to the lure as I retrieve it. In cold water many times fish will follow the bait and a sudden brief stop is enough to trigger a strike. If you are seeing fish follow your baits but not hit or they are striking at boatside, try using a 1-2 second pause in mid retrieve, often this will lead to more hookups. Good luck out there, next time your on the water try switching up your retrieve speeds and cadence, adding slight pauses to your normal routine. It may well help put more fish in the boat!


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Gustavo Kuerten (Florianópolis, 10 september 1976) is een voormalig tennisser uit Brazilië. De familie van Kuerten komt oorspronkelijk uit Duitsland. Zijn grootste successen boekte hij op gravel. Hij won grandslamtoernooi Roland Garros driemaal: in 1997, 2000 en 2001. Daarnaast won hij vier Masters series titels op gravel. Op hardcourt won hij onder andere de Tennis Masters Cup (indoor), in 2000. Hij eindigde daardoor dat jaar als nummer 1 van de wereld. In totaal was hij 43 weken de nummer één op de ATP-wereldranglijst.

Guga trad in 1995 toe tot de rijen der professionals. De 1 meter 90 lange Kuerten is rechtshandig; zijn beste wapen was de backhand. Bij zijn verrassende zegetocht in 1997 op het gravel van Roland Garros ontdeed hij zich achtereenvolgens van Ctislav Doseděl, Jonas Björkman, oud-kampioen Thomas Muster, Andrej Medvedev, titelverdediger Jevgeni Kafelnikov, Filip Dewulf en Sergi Bruguera. "Ik weet niet eens hoe ik een fles champagne moet ontkurken", zei hij na de huldiging in gebroken Engels. Kuerten was de eerste Braziliaan die de finale van een grandslamtoernooi bereikte.

Kuerten werd in 2002 door het Amerikaanse persbureau Associated Press uitgeroepen tot Latijns-Amerikaans 'atleet van het jaar'. Op 15 januari 2008 kondigde Kuerten het einde van zijn loopbaan aan, omdat hij de laatste jaren van zijn carrière voortdurend is geteisterd door blessures.

Kuerten maakte zich op Roland Garros snel populair bij het Franse publiek door zijn flamboyante spel, kledingstijl en bovenal zijn enorme vechtlust. De liefde was wederzijds, wat hij meerdere malen toonde. Bijvoorbeeld in 2001, na een zwaarbevochten zege op de Amerikaan Michael Russell in de vierde ronde, door het 'tekenen' van een hart in het gravel met zijn racket en daarin te gaan liggen.

In 2012 werd hij opgenomen in de internationale Tennis Hall of Fame.

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Enkelspel

Mannendubbelspel

Palmares

Enkelspel

Dubbelspel

Externe links

 Officiële site van Guga

Braziliaans tennisser
Braziliaans olympisch deelnemer

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Networks Northwest CEO Receives Distinguished Service Award
Networks Northwest CEO Elaine Wood is being honored with the 2017 Distinguished Service Award from the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce.
Here is the full story written by the Chamber.
A community leader and visionary whose public and personal endeavors have made a significant economic and social impact on the local, regional and state-wide level is being honored with the 2017 Distinguished Service Award from the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce.
Elaine C. Wood, who will retire on Dec. 31 as the Chief Executive Officer of Networks Northwest after more than 40 years with the organization, was selected by the Chamber Board of Directors to receive its Distinguished Service Award. The DSA is among the region's oldest and most prestigious civic awards, presented annually by the Chamber since 1929. Wood will be honored at the Distinguished Service Award Luncheon on January 24, 2018, as part of Chamber Celebration Week from
January 22 – 26.
Chamber Board Chair Bonnie Alfonso said Wood possesses a unique blend of skills that not only brings daily effectiveness and efficiency to the organizations that she's part of, but also maintains a constant focus on long-range strategies to sustain improvement and success.
"I think Elaine been a tremendous steward of change," Alfonso said. From her work at Networks Northwest to her service on the Northwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees, the Rotary Charities Board and other community endeavors, Alfonso said Wood has excelled at helping these institutions position themselves for both daily excellence and long-term viability and growth.
"She's really good at being a visionary and shepherding in ideas that will help these organizations thrive well beyond today and tomorrow," Alfonso said. "She's always been able to see the bigger and longer view to make sure they are well positioned for the future."
A native of Detroit, Wood grew up in southern Michigan including living in Muskegon and Kalamazoo. She graduated from Albion College and worked for a year as a teacher and track coach in Flushing, before moving to Northern Michigan in 1975. She began at Networks Northwest, then known as the Northwest Michigan Council of Governments, as tutor to help youths who'd dropped out of school. She then worked as a career counselor and program director, before she was named the Chief Operating Officer in 1982. She took over as head of the organization in 2009.
Elaine's trailblazing began early in her career, as she led the creation of the Career Development Program that focused on employment skills from a business perspective. In the early 1980s, her leadership led to streamlining data research and regional planning and development under a shared administrative umbrella, creating a unique public/private partnership in the region under NMCOG. In the latter part of the decade, she led the effort to create an adult education system through "Learning Lab" set-ups that provided year-round instruction, earning her an Outstanding Service Award from the Michigan Department of Education.
Her innovation continued in the 1990s when she helped secure one of ten federal grants to help form "One Stop Career Centers" that created a customer-based approach to workforce development. The state again took notice, naming her a Champion of Workforce Development at a state-wide conference. She was named to Gov. Rick Snyder's Talent Investment Board in 2011, and three years ago led the Northwest region as the first to implement Gov. Snyder's Regional Prosperity Initiative.
Her work has earned her extensive local recognition as well. In 2006, she was honored by the Grand Traverse Community Collaborative with the Mary Lee Lord Collaborator of the Year Award. She received the local Athena Award in 1999, and in 2014 was included among the 25 Most Powerful Women in the Grand Traverse Area by the Traverse City Business News.
Her community service extends beyond her professional career. She also served for 18 years as an elected trustee for Northwestern Michigan College, including as the chair, vice chair and board secretary. She was instrumental in the development and creation of NMC's University Center, the MTEC/Parsons-Stulen building, the Great Lakes Campus, the new Health Science Building and more. She earned her master's degree in management and organizational development from Spring Arbor University through the University Center.
"It's always been important to me to give back when I see things that are important and that I believe in," Wood said. "I just truly love this community and the whole Northwest region of Michigan. I've always wanted to do everything I can to make this a better place."
Wood has also served on the Munson Healthcare Board since 2011, serves as the Chair of the Rotary Charities Board of Trustees, serves on the Board of Priority Health, and has also served on the boards of the United Way of Northwest Michigan and the Cherryland Humane Society. She's also active in the Presbyterian Church in Traverse City. She and her husband Guy have an adult son, Alex Wood, daughter-in-law Sarah and two grandchildren, Asher, 4, and Miles, 2.
Wood said she was "shocked" to learn she was selected for the Chamber's DSA. Many of her friends and contemporaries, including Susie Janis, James Beckett, Ross and Brenda Biederman and the late Chuck Judson, have been recognized with the DSA.
"When you look at the list of past recipients, I've always admired them so much," she said. "I'm just really honored to be in their company."


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Hacienda Katanchel is a hidden treasure that preserves the magnificence and ambiance of 18th Century colonial Spanish architecture, turning it into one of the most exquisite country houses of Yucatan Peninsula. Surrounded by exuberant vegetation, exotic wildlife, and located between Chichen Itza and Uxmal, two of the Mayan World wonders. It is very close to picturesque little towns, churches and colonial monasteries.


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SAN JOSE, Calif. - Jul. 20, 2009 – Pudding Media, the mobile advertising company, today announced that it has secured additional funding of $3 million led by Opus Capital and BRM Capital. The company will use the additional funding to expand its presence in Asia and establish its headquarters in Singapore.
In the coming months, Pudding Media will expand its presence in APAC and establish its headquarters in Singapore. Pudding Media is working closely with leading mobile operators and premium publishers to provide SMS based, and Mobile Internet advertising solutions throughout the region.
"We're proud to have the continuous support of Opus Capital and BRM as investors in Pudding Media," said Ariel Maislos.
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Personalized Learning at Holy Nativity School
Holy Nativity School
On the east side of Oahu is a privately run school teaching children from age three through eighth grade. Holy Nativity School is the first educational institution in Hawaii to incorporate computational thinking into the curriculum. What is that, you ask? Students are engaged in critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity using logical thought, precision and data management. Head of school Dr. Tim Spurrier and student council president, 7th grader Brooke Eglinton, shared with Hawaii Now details about this personalized approach to education.
About Holy Nativity School
Holy Nativity School has a rich history of providing a personalized approach to learning in a small, intimate setting for students starting school as three-years-old and continuing on through the 8th grade. Small classes, nurturing teachers, challenging curriculum, and integrated technology create the foundation that has continually encouraged outstanding achievements as HNS students display the inherent pleasure of lifelong learning.
In the Episcopal tradition, the school has created an open and supportive academic community of faith for all. Children grow, develop, and learn at different rates and stages. The growth and development of each child involves many dimensions: heart, mind, body, and soul. The school's talented and committed teachers provide individualized attention to help each student achieve his or her academic and personal best. Teachers also enjoy the independence to develop programs and courses that reflect their creativity, keep their classrooms fresh, and most importantly engage their students.
This one-class-per-grade school includes facilities more often seen at larger schools—three playfields, a full-size gymnasium, art room, performing arts room and computer lab—on a beautiful and open, safe and quiet two-acre campus. A student-designed, eco-friendly playground, built by the school and local community, and October's successful annual Great Pumpkin Festival give the HNS community much to celebrate.
About Dr. Tim Spurrier
Dr. Tim Spurrier joined Holy Nativity School as the Head of School in 2011. His diverse background in education, communication, and business, as well as life experiences, led him to the leadership role at HNS. Since 1998, Tim has been acknowledged for his innovative contributions to Personalized Learning. He holds a Masters and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. Tim has been a pioneer of personalized learning for decades. He is the founder of Waimea Country School on the Big Island, currently ranked as the 15th best private school in the nation and recently celebrated its 20th anniversary.
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WHO IS JOE BIDEN
Former Vice-President of the US, Joe Biden, is the Democratic Party's candidate for the November 2020 presidential election against incumbent President Donald Trump, along with Kamala Harris as his running mate. Passionate about and committed to asserting and defending America's role "as a leader on the global stage", Biden was that country's 47th Vice-President and deputy to President Barack Obama.
Biden, 77, was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in 1942. In 1972, at the age 29, he became one of the youngest people ever elected to the US Senate. He went on to serve as a six-term senator from Delaware.
Even before it had become a mainstream issue, Biden had been one of the first to call for action to address climate change and protect the environment, introducing the Global Climate Protection Act. Later, as the head of the Foreign Relations Committee, he organised several hearings on climate change and rallied support on a number of non-binding resolutions on the issue, in an attempt to build momentum for action to address climate change. Biden proposed a plan that would spend $1.7 trillion to set the United States on track to eliminate net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. His proposal embraced elements of the ambitious Green New Deal, the broad plan to address renewable-energy infrastructure. It seeks to go "well beyond" Obama's climate goals. As part of the proposal, Biden is calling for an end to fossil fuel subsidies and a ban on new oil and gas permits on public lands.
Health care remains a top priority for Biden. As the coronavirus crisis unfolded, he formulated recommendations rooted in advice from health care and economics experts. Those suggestions include making coronavirus tests broadly accessible, and free. He said there should be no out-of-pocket cost for patients to receive an eventual vaccine. He has also been sharply critical of President Trump's response to the pandemic, accusing him of reacting too slowly. Biden supports adding a public health care Act, but opposes 'Medicare for all', the sweeping single-payer measure advocated by some progressives in his own party, including Senator Bernie Sanders. In July 2019, Biden unveiled a health care plan that would greatly expand Obamacare's subsidies to make the available private insurance policies more affordable.
On the economic front, boosting the middle class is one of the main pillars of Biden's campaign. He often says that the country needs to build an economy that "rewards work, not just wealth". Biden wants to repeal the tax cuts enacted by the Trump administration and is pushing for eliminating non-compete agreements for workers and expanding access to affordable education, including free community college.
As part of his foreign policy, Biden has asserted that his administration, should he be elected, will stand with New Delhi in confronting the threats it faces, and called for strengthening the "bond" between India and the US. He has also promised to reform the H-1B visa system and work towards eliminating the country-quota system for Green Cards. The Biden Campaign has emphasised it will increase the number of visas offered for permanent, work-based immigration linked to macroeconomic conditions and exempt from any cap on recent graduates of PhD programmes in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields.
Biden, who has been in public life for around half a century, is banking on his experience, seeking to cast himself as a steady, seasoned hand to drive America to greater heights. As the election day nears, Biden is focused on winning the enthusiastic support of Democrats who earlier supported other party probables candidates and were lukewarm to his candidacy, and his campaign is seeking to engage independent voters and moderate Republicans. If elected, Biden would be the oldest president in the history of the United States.
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You can visit the Bay of Aiguillon easily on foot or by bike, but that day we decided to go by car (with our bikes on the roof) so we could cover longer distances and visit a range of vantage points.
We began our ornithological adventure at the southern end of the Poitevin Marshlands Regional Park, in the village of Esnandes, where the coast is lined by little cliffs looking out over the bay. The weather was excellent, and we couldn't wait for this new day of our family nature holiday.
We started off by wandering down the village's streets to admire the houses designed in regional style, spending some time exploring the surprising Saint Martin's church, a fortified gothic church dating from the 16th century and a designated Historical Monument. Its square shape is unexpected, and its main door is magnificently sculpted.
Next, we followed the coast to arrive at our first stop at Pointe de la Pelle. As well as being an oyster farming area, this little hamlet, which is part of Marsilly, offers a beautiful unobstructed view of the Bay of Aiguillon for admiring the birds. More than 500,000 travel through the Poitevin Marshlands Nature Park during their migration.
The species you'll see vary according to the migration period, but some have chosen to live there year-round. We decided to get a closer look.
Each member of our family had their own pair of binoculars and quickly found water fowl, egrets and even a peregrine falcon. Not bad for our first stop!
We then hit the road for a few miles (which turned out to be a magnificent drive along the salt marshes dotted with fishing huts), and we quickly came to Pointe Saint-Clément, where we admired the panoramic view. The weather was great, and we enjoyed a breath-taking view of the whole Bay of Aiguillon. And we had already spotted new birds. We thought we saw some black-tailed godwits flying not far from us, above the mudflats and salt marshlands.
Arounds us were a few fishermen searching for prawns, photographers on the lookout for the perfect shot, and other families who, like us, had come to see the countryside and the birds.
It was time to continue our journey a bit further north, close to Charron, and explore another site on the Poitevin Marshland Nature Park's coast.
This charming village is known for being a mecca for bouchot mussels. We quickly reached the little harbour at Pavé, which sits at the mouth of the Sèvre Niortaise River, to watch as the flat-bottomed boats used by oyster farmers came in, and we also spotted the famous mussel posts (bouchots) that are so typical of the area.
We'd been promised that the Bay of Aiguillon, where salty sea water meets fresh water, was an exceptional place. They weren't wrong, because after just a few minutes there, we'd already seen a few shore birds in the distance. Just a bit more patience and some elegant avocets appeared, with their pretty black bills and slender white legs. The kids were so excited to see all of these birds through their binoculars!
We waited a bit longer to watch the spectacular sunset over the bay, but we hadn't forgotten to book a table at a nearby restaurant with an ocean view to enjoy the tasty bouchot mussels. An excellent way to finish a day full of ornithological discoveries for the whole family!


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Kamakzie said:
Wouldn't her name just be Kara El?
Not familiar with Superman mythology, huh?
Kryptonian women take their father's full name as their family name. Otherwise, they're known only by their first name.
That's why we hear Clark's parents called "Jor-El and Lara", not "Jor and Lara El".
smak TV MA SLV
NoHo, CA USA
They have all the same powers, and she keeps on teasing him that he can't fly.
Wouldn't he wonder if hmmm, maybe I can fly too.
They're taking the "no flights" pledge a little too extreme when it's pretty clear he should realize he should be able to fly.
-smak-
super dave Friend Of The Court
They can stop calling her Supergirl and just rename her Megabutterface, uuugh, she can also sub for the Bride of Frankenstein.
Peter000 Well-Known Member TCF Club
Red Wing, MN
super dave said:
You're kidding, right? She's not that bad (see pics above).
smak said:
Why would they all have the same powers? Maybe some Kryptonians are more special than others.
Or maybe Kal-El is a handicapped Kryptonian. A short-bus Kryptonian.
They don't exactly have a large sample to go by...
Peter000 said:
In HD she has a huge Herman Munster forehead, yuck. It's my opinion, they could have picked someone cuter, guess they went for the bod.
Rob Helmerichs said:
The implication is certainly there... so far Clark's been teaching her about her enhanced abilities the same way his dad helped him.
And we've seen Clark fly, when under the influence of differently colored Kryptonite. (I think it was kryptonite. It might have been Braniac).
I think his block is that he was brought up to believe that people just don't fly, so his brain hasn't been able to let go of that and flip the switch.
Yes, but you're going by what we know, not by what they know. From Clark's perspective, it's obvious Kryptonians have different if overlapping abilities (e.g., Kara can fly, he can't).
True enough, but as you pointed out, I don't think Clark has ever met another Kryptonian on earth. Oh, and Bizzaro flew so he must suspect he has that ability somehow. So I guess I'm assuming he thinks that all Kryptonians should have the same set of powers.
Clark has helped Kara try to control her powers you would think Clark would ask her "you think you can return the favor and show me how to fly?"
Mike Lang Administrator Staff Member Administrator TCF Club
You guys are a generation older than the demographic for this show and you won't like it if you keep dissecting it like this. My 8 year old loves it.
balboa dave well rounded
Newport...
Mike Lang said:
These guys are the ones the show "The Big Bang Theory" makes fun of. I believe the term "arrested development" applies too.
Hey, I don't like it NOW for the most part. It's only the occasional 1 in 10 good episodes that keep me going.
The only way I survive is to rationalize and turn a deaf ear to the holes and inconsistencies.
busyba The Funcooker
Also, it was mentioned in the first or second season that he has a fear of heights. So that could be a mental block as well.
I didn't realize that (see below) was aimed at the 8 year old demo.
JimSpence Just hangin'
Hey, I'm old going on 8.
balboa dave said:
On the other hand, the claim could be made that people who feel like you "aren't real fans" and "don't care about quality entertainment, willing to swallow anything they dish out, like mindless drones."
You're probably a Luthorcorp employee, anyway. What do you know?
cheesesteak Meh. TCF Club
15 mins...
If she's considered ugly then the world is totally nuts.
cheesesteak said:
A lot of people have really skewed notions of on-screen looks, where "drop-dead gorgeous" equals "pretty," "absolutely stunning" equals "plain," and merely "beautiful" equals "ugly."
Hollywood doesn't help, by casting stunning brunettes with glasses as the "plain friend"...


According to DCO member Sabin Zahirovic (EarthByte, University of Sydney, Australia), Earth's interior is essentially a giant, spherical lava lamp.
The intense heat at the core drives plumes of mantle material up to the cooler surface where it solidifies as part of tectonic plates. Over geologic timescales, the edges of those plates eventually sink back into the mantle in a process called subduction, which contributes to convection. The churning of Earth's interior controls the movement of the plates at the surface, which in turn regulates the balance of carbon between the atmosphere and the subsurface, moderating climate. Ultimately, it is these swirling, lava lamp-like processes that make our planet habitable.
The following are but two examples to show how community tools can be used to generate realistic models of Earth processes. With EarthByte, the only limiting factors are data, time, and one's imagination of what can be visualized.
Rakib Hassan (formerly of EarthByte, now at Geoscience Australia) has developed a model for predicting the eruption of hot plumes from deep in the mantle. He discovered that these eruptions do not occur at random, but depend on the location of subduction zones. The animation below shows the location of these plumes during the last 230 million years, starting when all land existed as the supercontinent Pangea. The green ball indicates the core-mantle boundary, while the blue lines delineate the subduction zones. Hassan's study appears in a paper in Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems .
Sometimes these hot mantle plumes melt through the crust and erupt as volcanoes, such as the plume that created the Hawaiian Islands. These eruptions send large amounts of deep carbon into the atmosphere in the form of carbon dioxide. As the tectonic plates shift, the plume can create a line of volcanoes. In a paper in Nature , Hassan describes Hawaii's formation from a mantle plume and explains how the movement of the base of the plume created the L-shaped chain of underwater mountains that include Hawaii.
The location of mantle plumes is just one of the modeling projects undertaken by EarthByte. The collaboration is an e-research group led by Dietmar Müller and Patrice Rey (both at the University of Sydney, Australia) developing new technologies and techniques to model Earth systems. The group strives to be open-source and open-access in order to share information, software, and workflows.
Zahirovic encourages any DCO scientists who would like to incorporate Earth systems modeling into their research program to contact EarthByte. "We're inviting anyone who is interested to join us," he said.


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An Inception Workshop for the "Changing Character of Conflict Platform" project was held in the department on Friday 26 May. The workshop brought together team members, advisors, collaborators and external contributors to kick-start the 4-year project, which is funded by the UK Research Council's Partnership for Conflict, Crime and Security Research.
Participants represented the Social Sciences, Arts, Humanities and STEM, with backgrounds in differing methodological approaches and various regional expertise, covering all cases selected for the project. After sharing perspectives on the actors, methods, environments, resources and impact of change in conflict, they focussed on reconciling methods and disciplines to inform the project's direction.


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