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Jump to Appearances When the Beach Boys formed in late summer 1961, they were neither accomplished musicians nor a...
One of the most enjoyable experiences in researching and writing Becoming the Beach Boys, 1961-1963, was speaking with Judy...
What does Herman Melville have in common with Brian Wilson you ask? Both were quirky, burly men who, at...
Goldmine Magazine Interview by Ken Sharp All images courtesy of James B. Murphy From performing in school cafeterias to...
In the 1991 film JFK, Joe Pesci portrayed David Ferrie who famously describes President Kennedy's assassination as "a mystery...
One of the legendary stories of Brian Wilson's early songwriting career is how he met occasionally with disc jockey...
Written by Ken Sharp November 6, 2015 From performing in school cafeterias to tearing it up on the stage...
Presenting the Book to the Beach Boys
On August 20, 2015, my wife, Bernadette, and I saw the Beach Boys at Maryland Live Casino in Hanover,...
CANDIX Enterprises, Incorporated, was formed August 26, 1960, by the four Dix Brothers—twins Richard and Robert, Sherman, and Albert,...
Be True to Your School: the '59 Cinderella Season
This article commemorates the 56th anniversary of the start of the 1959 football season for the Hawthorne High Cougars....
In late November to mid December 1962, Murry Wilson traveled to Europe for a trip combining promotional efforts on...
This is the first in a series of articles in which I will discuss researching Becoming the Beach Boys,...
Russia Comes to LA and Hawthorne High
On September 8, 1959, 1,900 students trudged through the doors of Hawthorne High, including seventeen-year-old seniors Al Jardine and...
Hawthorne's Plaza Theater and The Tingler
Movies were a popular pastime for teenagers in the 1950s. And for parents, they were an unbeatable value. For...
Capitol Tower Transforms LA Landscape
On Friday, April 6, 1956, fourteen years after its founding in 1942, Capitol Records celebrated the grand opening of...
The website is my way of sharing research that didn't make its way into the book and the experience...
Dorinda & Hite Morgan Discography
Dorinda Morgan was a prolific songwriter. While this discography is a good beginning, it is likely not comprehensive. For...
Surf Cinema and George Freeth, Jr., the Father of California Surfing
B ud Browne was the originator of the surf film genre and the first to make surf films for...
Bruce Johnston
O n June 27, 1959, one year and eleven days after Alan Jardine and Brian Wilson graduated from Hawthorne...
The Four Preps
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The Tikis
In spring 1959, Gary Winfrey, Al Jardine, and Bob Barrow formed a folk music trio called the Tikis, inspired...
O n March 21, 1950, bandleader Stan Kenton, touring with his Innovations in Modern Music, was playing a jazz...
By summer 1963, with "Surfin' U.S.A." scorching the charts, the Beach Boys began receiving more fan letters than Audree...
Becoming the Beach Boys, 1961-1963, published June 9, 2015, by McFarland Books. Available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and McFarland Books
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T he Four Preps were a white vocal harmony group that recorded for Capitol Records from 1956 to 1967. Bruce Belland sang lead tenor, Glen Larson, baritone, Marvin Inabnett...
Four Preps, Influences, Latest News, Musical
I n spring 1957, Frank Werber, was working as a publicist for the Purple Onion, the north-beach area of San Francisco nightclub with a reputation of showcasing new talent...
Influences, Kingston Trio, Latest News, Musical
O n March 21, 1950, bandleader Stan Kenton, touring with his Innovations in Modern Music, was playing a jazz club in downtown Dayton, Ohio, when someone told him there...
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Jump to Appearances When the Beach Boys formed in late summer 1961, they were neither accomplished musicians nor a cohesive musical group. Brian Wilson, 19, had been playing piano and organ at home for many years, mastering the intricate vocal jazz harmonies of his musical idols the Four Freshmen after three years of intense home study of their albums. His brother Carl, not quite 15, had received an electric acoustic guitar for Christmas 1958 and, along with his friend and neighbor, David Marks, 13, had taken a few lessons from John Maus, later of the Walker Brothers fame. Carl and David were enamored with the first wave of Rock 'n' Roll with Elvis, Little Richard, Fats Domino, and enjoyed learning the guitar stylings of Chuck Berry and Duane Eddy. Brian's Hawthorne High School classmate, Al Jardine, 19, had been playing acoustic guitar for many years and in late 1958 formed a trio at school which emulated the folk sensibilities of the Kingston Trio. The other two members of the band, Dennis, the middle Wilson...
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NonBlocking.io - Malte Ubl's Asynchronous Identity Disorder: iOS 7.1 introduces a minimal UI meta tag.
iOS 7.1 introduces a minimal UI meta tag. I find it weird that this should be opt in as it will make the safari experience differ per site, but it is definitely as awesome feature.


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54 Arrested in NC Transgender Bathroom Law Protest
by Ronn Blitzer | 11:53 am, April 26th, 2016
The North Carolina law requiring bathrooms at schools and public agencies to be designated based on a person's sex at birth has drawn outrage from transgender supporters. Demonstrators marched to the North Carolina state house on Monday, with 54 protesters being arrested and sent to Wake County Jail, CNN reported.
This is the arrest process, one protester at a time. Rinse. Repeat. #ncpol #HB2 pic.twitter.com/w9K3tHMuux
— Colin Campbell (@RaleighReporter) April 26, 2016
Backlash against the law has been widespread and highly publicized. PayPal canceled plans for a headquarters in North Carolina. Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas, and Bruce Springsteen have backed out of scheduled concerts. Springsteen said in a statement that the cancellation " is the strongest means I have for raising my voice in opposition to those who continue to push us backwards instead of forwards." President Barack Obama and Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump have both spoken out against the law.
Discussing companies like PayPal who have pulled business from North Carolina, Republican State Representative Paul Stam said, "They have offices in countries where homosexuals are executed," he said. "The hypocrisy of those who oppose this bill is amazing."
GOP Presidential candidate Ted Cruz has come out in support of the law, stating it is necessary to protect women and children from sexual assault.
Democratic State Representative Darren Jackson filed a bill to repeal the law. He said to CNN, "North Carolina is so much better than this."
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Bank of America Bullish on Barstool App, Lifts Penn National Target to $85
Penn National Gaming's (NASDAQ:PENN) first test of its relationship with Barstool Sports, that being the Barstool Sportsbook mobile application, appears to be going well. Wall Street is taking note.
Barstool Sports founder David Portnoy, seen here at Saratoga Racecourse in 2015, apparently had plenty to cheer about this weekend with the debut of the Barstool Sportsbook app in Pennsylvania. (Image: YouTube)
The gaming company launched the highly anticipated sports wagering app across its home state of Pennsylvania last Friday – just in time to capture a weekend chock full of NBA, NCAA football, NFL, and U.S. Open action. It's just one weekend in one state, but some Wall Street analysts are enthusiastic about the initial reaction to Barstool Sportsbook.
Although data is limited, initial metrics are encouraging, as it was the #1 sports betting and overall sports app in the App Store for much of the weekend," said Bank of America analyst Shaun Kelley in a note to clients today.
Following a three-day soft launch, Barstool Sportsbook became available to gamblers across the Keystone State on Friday. Underscoring demand for sports betting products and the potency of the Pennsylvania market, it was just a matter of hours before the wagering platform was the sixth-most downloaded sports app in the Apple App Store, only trailing the likes of NFL.com, ESPN.com, and a U.S. Open tracking offering.
Still Room to Run for Penn Stock
Penn stock entered Monday with a gain of 29 percent over the past month. But it's modestly lower today, as investors depart gaming stocks amid fears of another wave of coronavirus cases. Kelley, the Bank of America analyst, remains undaunted in his bull thesis on the name, ratcheting his price target on the shares to $85, a tie for the highest forecast on Wall Street.
"While the stock has had an amazing run, we still like PENN, given its attractive exposure to sports betting/iGaming and an improving core business," said the analyst.
There could be something to that thesis, because Penn is expected to roll out Barstool Sportsbook in more states over the near-term. Then there's the possibility of a political push for the stock, particularly if Louisiana voters and Ohio legislators sign off on sports betting before the end of the year. Those states are marquee markets for Penn National.
The operator is expected to roll out the app in other states in the first quarter, leaving it to tussle in Pennsylvania against rivals such as BetRivers, DraftKings and FanDuel, among others, for the remainder of 2020.
Road to $85
When Penn stock sank below $4 in March, a return to $15 or $20 seemed implausible. These days, at least three analysts have price objectives on the name of $80 or higher, including the two aforementioned $85 forecasts.
With Penn now being a momentum name, it's not hard to make a case it can gain the 23 percent necessary to get to $85.
"Factor in PENN's leverage, small size, retail base, momentum, and short interest, and it is easier for us to see additional upside. We raise our PO to about 12x EV/EBITDA on 2022E, which on a sum of the parts, implies approximately 8.5x revenue on sports betting/iGaming," said Kelley.
Barstool Sportsbook App Will Arrive in Time for Football Season, According to CEO Nardini
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DraftKings, FanDuel Lead May Tripling of Sports Betting App Downloads
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Barstool Sportsbook Launches in Pennsylvania with Data, Tips from GTG Network
Todd Shriber — June 6, 2020
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Festivals: Craft beer fests, Promenade of Art, Elgin Civil War Experience and more
Libertyville Days returns Thursday, June 13. Steve Lundy | Staff Photographer, 2018
Shopping opportunities abound at the Arlington Heights Promenade of Art this weekend. Daily Herald file photo
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36th annual Chicago Blues Festival: Friday through Sunday, June 7-9, at Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Features a diverse lineup celebrating the blues from the past, present and future. Daily schedule varies: Bobby Rush and Charlie Musselwhite play Friday; Bettye LaVette, Don Bryant and Latimore play Saturday; and Ruthie Foster and The Connection with Mike Welch & Friends perform Sunday. Free. choosechicago.com.
Singer Bettye LaVette headlines the 36th Chicago Blues Festival at Millennium Park on Saturday, June 8. - Associated Press, 2014
Sounds of Summer Friday Family Picnic Concert: Noon Friday, June 7, at Towne Square, 150 W. Palatine Road, Palatine. The Barefoot Hawaiians perform. Pack a picnic and bring lawn chairs or a blanket. Free. palatineparks.org
Lake Zurich Farmers Market: 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Henry J. Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Market features about 30 vendors and events include music and children's activities. Free. lakezurich.org.
Picnic in the Park: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 7, at North School Park, East Eastman Street and North Evergreen Street, Arlington Heights. Arlington Heights Park District's kickoff to summer. Free. ahpd.org/events/20190607.
Rolling Meadows Downtown Block Party: 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 7, on Central Road, between Barker Avenue and Jay Lane, Rolling Meadows. Display of law enforcement vehicles, food trucks and music from the Blooz Brothers. Free. cityrm.org.
Downtown Downers Grove Summer Nights Classic Car Show: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Main and Curtiss, Downers Grove. Features Model T and A Ford Clubs. SoulPatch Monkey will perform classic rock from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Main Street Train Station. Free. downtowndg.org.
Fridays on the Green: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Centennial Green, Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. The Hemispheres will perform. Bring chairs or blankets. Free parking in the Emerson Street Garage. Free. experiencemountprospect.org.
MainStreet Libertyville's First Friday: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 7, on Main Street in Libertyville. Music, refreshments while shopping, special discounts and more. Free. mainstreetlibertyville.org.
Vintage Rides Car Show: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 7, on Front Street between Hale Street and Cross, Wheaton. 22nd annual show featuring classic cars, motorcycles and trucks. There also will be a DJ spinning tunes. Free. downtownwheaton.com.
Hawthorn Woods Concert in the Park: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Hawthorn Woods Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Latest Rumor will perform. Free. vhw.org.
Friday Night Headliners: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, 201 Community Blvd., Wheeling. Sixteen Candles will perform. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating. Coolers are allowed; no outside alcohol permitted. Concessions will be available for purchase. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com
Salt Creek Brew Fest: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Twin Lakes, 1200 E. Twin Lakes Drive, Palatine. Sample beers from a variety of vendors. $15 in advance; $20 at the door. saltcreekpd.com.
Bloomingdale Outdoor Movie: 8 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Bloomingdale Bank and Trust, 165 W. Lake St., Bloomingdale. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and snacks for "Hotel Transylvania 3." Inflatable moonwalk from 7 to 7:45 p.m. and movie trivia with giveaways from 7:45 to 8 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the event will move to Westfield Middle School gym, 149 Fairfield Way. Free. bloomingdaleparks.org.
Georgia Rae Family Band: 8 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake. Online ticket sales end at noon Friday, June 7. $18, $23 at the door. lakesideartspark.org.
Hustle for Health 5K: 8 a.m. registration Saturday, June 8, at Busse Woods Area 26, enter off Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village. Join the family-friendly superhero-themed run and celebration to benefit the Kenneth Young Center. Free; donations encouraged. kennethyoung.org.
The Streamwood Stride: 8 a.m. Saturday, June 8, at Park Place Family Recreation Center, 550 S. Park Blvd., Streamwood. Includes a 5K, 10K and Kiddie Run. A pancake breakfast for participants will follow the race. For others, breakfast is $3 (kids 3-10) and $5 (11 and older). The races cost $7-$40. spdcares.com/events/streamwood-stride.
Wheaton French Market: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 7, in municipal parking lot 3 at Main and Liberty, Wheaton. Family-friendly events feature fresh produce, meats and flowers, music, foodie treats and gifts, crafts and freshly prepared delicacies from local vendors. Free admission. wheatonchamber.com/events.
The Elgin Civil War Experience features re-enactments and more this weekend. - Brian Hill | Staff Photographer, 2017
Civil War Experience-Elgin: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6:45 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 8, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at routes 31 and 20, Elgin. Join the 9th Virginia Cavalry, Co. B & McGregor's Battery and the city of Elgin for battle re-enactments, drills, cavalry competitions, a fashion show, appearances by generals of the era, encampments, medical field operations and demonstrations. $5. cityofelgin.org/civilwar or 9thvirginiacavalry.com/elginscivilwarexperience.html.
Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 8-9, at Burlington Park, 30 E. Chicago Ave., Hinsdale. 46th annual arts festival features 130 artists. Free. hinsdalechamber.com/fine-arts-festival.
Printers Row Lit Fest: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 8-9, along Dearborn Street from Dearborn Station to Ida B. Wells Drive (formerly Congress Parkway), Chicago. More than 100 booksellers will offer rare, new and used books. The fest also features theatrical readings, a staged adaptation of Anne K. Ream's "Lived Through This," writing workshops and more. Free admission. printersrowlitfest.org.
Kevin Lahvic stands in front of his art work at a previous year's Arlington Heights Promenade of Art. - Daily Herald File Photo
Promenade of Art: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 8-9, at 121 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. The 17th annual Promenade of Art features juried artists showcasing and selling original works, art activities for kids and more. Free. amdurproductions.com.
Piyesta Pinoy: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center, 375 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. Sixth annual Filipino American festival. Free admission and parking. piyestapinoy.org.
Lombard Ale Fest: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Lilacia Park, 150 S. Park Ave., Lombard. More than 80 seasonal craft beers from around the country will be on tap, plus a variety of food trucks. Early entry at noon; regular entry at 1 p.m. Online tickets: Early entry $59, regular entry $49; it's $6 more at the gate. Designated driver tickets will be available at the gate. lombardalefest.com.
Pilsen Food Truck Social: Noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 8-9, on 18th Street between Racine and Throop, Chicago. Dozens of food trucks. $5 donation. pilsenfoodtrucksocial.com.
Brewers serve up their beer during Mundelein's Craft Beer Festival, returning Saturday, June 8, to Village Hall plaza. - Steve Lundy | Staff Photographer, 2018
8th annual Craft Beer Festival: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Village Plaza, 300 Plaza Circle, Mundelein. Mundelein Community Connection and Tighthead Brewing Company host the fest. Tickets: Designated driver $15; general admission prior to the event is $45, day of the event is $50. mundeleincommunityconnection.org.
Moose-a-Palooza: 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Batavia Moose Lodge 682, 1535 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia. Outdoor music fest features Sioux Summer, Sons of the New Amish, Dirty Water and The Tin Fiddle Band. With special guests Mike Silvestri and Lexi Jones. Free children's games and face painting from 1 to 3 p.m. Food and drinks will be available. Donations of $10 in advance and $15 the day of are requested. (630) 879-7887 or Lodge682@mooseunits.org.
Tri-City Craft Brew Festival: 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Lincoln Park, off Fourth and Main streets, St. Charles. Third annual fest features more than 80 craft beers and ciders, food trucks, entertainment and vendor booths. Fundraising event for St. Charles Breakfast Rotary Club. VIP admission for $65 includes early entry at noon, exclusive beer pours and food from noon to 1 p.m., a commemorative pint glass and more. General admission is $45; designated driver is $18; online fees apply. facebook.com/TriCityBrewFest/.
Bluesmobile Cruise Nights: 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Mount Prospect Train Depot, east commuter parking lot, Northwest Highway and Emerson Street, Mount Prospect. This week is Chevy night. Sponsored by the Mount Prospect Lions Club. facebook.com/BMBCruiseNights.
Hampshire Summer on State: 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 8, on State Street, between Jackson and Washington streets, Hampshire. Carnival, DJ, food trucks, beer garden, farmers market and more. Free. hampshirechamber.org.
St. Norbert Block Party: 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at St. Norbert, 1809 Walters Ave., Northbrook. Family event starts with the 5K Fun Run and Kid's Dash at 8 a.m. Features a kids zone, DJ entertainment, a food and beer garden and more. Music from The Ron Burgundy's at 8:30 p.m. Tickets cost $5; after 7 p.m. $10. northbrooknine.com/block-party.html
Summer at the Shell Concert and Fireworks: 4:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at The Shell in Reed-Keppler Park, 129 W. National St., West Chicago. Cruise night, petting zoo, pony rides, taco truck and Italian ice. From 6 to 8 p.m.: Kids' activities, face painting, caricature artist and balloon twister. Music from Infinity from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free. we-goparks.org.
Saturday Cruise Nights: 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Hanover Park Metra West Commuter Lot. See classic, muscle and newer model cars. With live music. Free. hpil.org.
Hobo Night: 6 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Blackhawk Station at the Jon Duerr Forest Preserve, 35W003 Route 31, South Elgin. Fox River Trolley Museum offers a train ride, food and a visit to a "hobo camp" for stories and history. $16.50. foxtrolley.org.
Melodie Shepard of Kenosha and "Art Alive" (based in Antioch) strikes a statuesque pose during a previous Lake Villa's Celebration of Summer. - Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer, 2017
Lake Villa Celebration of Summer: 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Lehmann Park, 89 Cedar Ave., Lake Villa. Music by Red Carpet Riot, a dance/rock/pop cover band, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Fireworks to follow. Free. lake-villa.org.
Lombard Cruise Nights: 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 8, along St. Charles Road in Lombard. Features classic and custom cars along with a Kids Corner at Park and St. Charles. Music from Live Bait & The Bobbers playing classic blues, soul and rock. Free. villageoflombard.org.
Lombard Cruise Nights rolls back into town this weekend. - Courtesy of the village of Lombard
Sounds of Summer: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Cantigny Golf, 27W270 Mack Road, Wheaton. Pandemonium Steel Band performs Caribbean music. Plus, Caribbean-themed food and beverages. Free admission. cantigny.org.
2019 Italian Feast: 7 p.m. Saturday, June 8, and 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 9, on the grounds of Maryville, 1150 N. River Road, Des Plaines. Saturday Vespers at 7 p.m. in the Marian Chapel, followed by DJ Alex. Sunday mass at 12:30 p.m., followed by a procession accompanied by a band, a horse parade, music, DJ Alex, family entertainment, food, beverages and a fireworks finale. Free admission. (847) 577-8230 or chicagociminna.org.
Just for Kids Fishing Derby: 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, June 9, at Blackwell Forest Preserve, on Butterfield Road, a quarter-mile east of Winfield Road, Warrenville. Fishing competition for kids 15 and younger. Free. Register at the event or at (630) 933-7248 or dupageforest.org.
Randall Oaks 5K & Kids Fun Runs: 8 a.m. Sunday, June 9, at Randall Oaks Recreation Center campus, 500 Randall Road, West Dundee. Paved, limestone and grassy paths accommodate running, walking and strollers. Awards for overall men's and women's winners as well as the top three finishers in each age division. Race-day registration from 7 to 7:45 a.m. 5K is $30, $35 on race day; kids 1-mile and half-mile $15, $20. dtpd.org.
Geneva French Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 9, in downtown Geneva. Bensidoun USA will operate the French market, with vendors selling items such as vegetables, fruits, flowers, oils, cheeses, tea, baked goods, pasta, homemade soaps, apparel and art. Free admission. www.geneva.il.us/calendar.aspx?EID=2064.
Eldridge Adventure Day: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, June 9, in the front or back lot at Community Bank of Elmhurst, 330 W. Butterfield Road, Elmhurst. Elmhurst Park District hosts a day of outdoor fun and discovery, including bug hunts, a petting zoo, carnival games, a fishing derby, food trucks and more. Free. epd.org.
Lisle Woman's Club Garden Gait: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 9, starts at the Depot at the Museums at Lisle Station Park, 921 School St., Lisle. Visit homeowners' gardens, enjoy refreshments and visit a craft fair. Tickets available at Lisle businesses: $15 in advance, $20 the day of the event. lislewomansclub.org.
Woodstock PrideFest: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at Woodstock Square, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Parade, music, entertainment, vendors, food and more. Free admission. facebook.com/woodstockpride/.
Aurora Pride Parade: Noon Sunday, June 9, at Benton and River Street, heads north on Broadway Street, west on Downer Place and ends at River Street. Free. aurorapride.org.
Bolingbrook Pride Picnic and Puppies: Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at Bolingbrook Village Hall, 375 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. Family-friendly celebration of inclusiveness focusing on LGBTQ acceptance in the suburbs, with food trucks, music, vendors and activities. Crowd-friendly pets welcome. Get free tickets at bbpridepicnic.eventbrite.
Garfield Farm Museum drop-in tours: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 9, and Wednesday, June 12, at Garfield Farm Museum, 3N016 Garfield Road, Campton Hills. Tour the historic farmstead, including the barnyard and 1846 brick tavern. $3-$4. garfieldfarm.org.
Hometown Picnic: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. An old-fashioned baseball game, contests and Touch-A-Truck. Chicago Salmon vs. the Lemont Quarrymen play at 1:30 p.m. Activities are free with museum admission. $12, $10 for ages 62 or older, $8 for kids 4-17. Naperville residents with proof of residency, children younger than 4, and members are free. napersettlement.org.
Cantigny Park outdoor concert series: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Dick Diamond and the Dusters will perform. Free; parking is $10. cantigny.org.
Sounds of Summer Concerts: 5 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, 201 Community Blvd., Wheeling. Mariachi Monumental De Mexico will perform. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Coolers are allowed; no outside alcohol permitted. Concessions are available for purchase. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com.
Teen Battle of the Bands: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, June 10, at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Teen bands compete for the chance to perform at the Illinois State Fair. Free. palatineparks.org.
Northwest Concert Band: 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 10, at St. Colette Catholic Church, 3900 Meadow Drive, Rolling Meadows. The Northwest Concert Band will present "A Night at the Movies." Includes selections from film scores including "Gone With the Wind" and "Star Wars." Free. northwestconcertband.org.
Loteria in the Park: 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, at Reed-Keppler Park, 129 W. National St., West Chicago. Learn Spanish words and win prizes. Limit to 30 players; first-come, first-served. Free. we-goparks.org/the-shell.
Broken Oar's Car and Bike Show: 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, at Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington. Bring your custom and classic cars, trucks and bikes; all makes and models. Hosted by Steve Salzman of 95.1 WILL Rock. Free gifts for entries; prizes awarded at season finale. Free. www.brokenoar.com/events
Bloomingdale Concerts: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, at Old Town Park, 111 Third St., Bloomingdale. Cadillac Groove performs funk, blues, rock, soul and R&B. Free. bloomingdaleparks.org.
Downers Grove Park District Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, at Veterans Memorial Pavilion in Fishel Park, on Grove Street in Downers Grove. Kaleidoscope Eyes will perform. Food, wine and beer available for purchase starting at 6 p.m. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, food and nonalcoholic beverages. Free admission. www.dgparks.org.
Highwood's Evening Market: 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at Everts Park, 130 Highwood Ave., Highwood. Shop for locally made gourmet cheeses, produce, homemade pastas, baked fare, breads, pastries and more. Features music, dancing under the stars, food from local restaurants and food trucks. Music from The Love. Family- and pet-friendly. (847) 433-2100 or www.celebratehighwood.org/highwood-evening-gourmet-market.
Mundelein Park On Park Car Show: 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at 469 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein. Cruise night specializes in pre-1977 vehicles only. Event, which is coordinated and staffed by On The Road Classics & Mundelein Community Connection, has something for owners and spectators alike with a street festival and car show combined. Free. parkonpark.org.
Elmhurst Block to Block Party: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, in the City Centre Fountain Plaza, York and Schiller streets, and the North York Plaza, 200 block of North York. Outdoor music. Free. elmhurstcitycentre.com.
Aurora's Wednesdays at the Plaza: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at Millennium Plaza, 21 S. Stolp Ave., Aurora. Blues on the Fox Preservation Band will perform. Plus, food trucks and more. Free. auroradowntown.org/millennium-plaza/.
Cary Cruise Nights: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at West Main Street and Jandus Road off Route 14, Cary. Corvette night. Free. carygrovechamber.com.
Wednesdays in the Woods Evening Concert with 7th heaven: 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at Hubbard Woods Park, 939 Green Bay Road, Winnetka. Food and drinks for purchase. Free admission. www.winpark.org.
Elk Grove Rotary Fest: 6 to 11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, June 12-13; 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 14; 2 p.m. to midnight Saturday, June 15; and 2 to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at Rotary Green, 164 Lions Drive, Elk Grove Village. Music from Lava Rock at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press at 9:30 p.m. Friday, 16 Candles at 10 p.m. Saturday and Chicago Tribute Anthology at 6 p.m. Sunday. Carnival, beer tent, raffles, food vendors, car show, special-needs day and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Free. elkgroverotaryfest.com/.
Itasca Family Concert Series: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at Usher Park, Irving Park Road and Walnut Street, Itasca. Off the Charts cover band will perform. Free. itascaparkdistrict.com.
Lake Villa-Lindenhurst Live Music in the Parks: 7 to 8:30 Wednesday, June 12. Sushi Roll will perform at Parkman Pavilion, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and coolers. Food and beverages available for purchase. Free admission. lake-villa.org or lindenhurstparks.org.
River Rhapsody Concert Series: 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at the Batavia Riverwalk, 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia. Brass from the Past will perform. Free. bataviaparks.org.
Summer Concerts in the Park: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at Montgomery Park, River Street and Mill Street, Montgomery. Wild Daisy will perform. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Sponsored by The Fox Valley Park District. Free. foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.
Wednesday Night Live: 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at the Pavilion at the Hanover Park Sports Complex, 1200 Sycamore, Hanover Park. Final Say will perform. Bring lawn chairs and refreshments. Free. hpil.org.
Capannari Ice Cream's Movies Under the Stars: 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at Centennial Green, Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. "How to Train Your Dragon 3" will be shown. Bring blankets and snacks. Free admission. capannaris.com/events.
Life on the Farm House Tour: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays through June 30 at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago. Explore an 1890s farm and tour the farmhouse museum. Tours begin on the hour. Free. dupageforest.org/kline-creek-farm.
Warrenville Lunchtime Live!: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 13, at Cerny Park, Forestview and River road, Warrenville. Children's music concerts with Miss Liz Music. Free. warrenvilleparks.org.
WSEC Cruisin' Nights & Street Fair: 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 13, on Cass Avenue in downtown Westmont. Theme is squad car night. See hundreds of cars and vendors. Live music from The Flat Cats on the South Stage and Danhattans on the North Stage. Free. westmontevents.com.
Libertyville Days Festival: 6 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13; 1 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 14; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 15; and 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. "Moon Mission, Libertyville Days" celebrates the 50th anniversary of man landing on the moon. Music from Gooroos at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sneezy at 8 p.m. Friday, Foolhouse at 8 p.m. Saturday and Ivy Ford at noon Sunday. Carnival rides, parade, arts and crafts, food and a beer garden. Free admission. libciviccenter.org.
Lake Forest Concerts in the Square: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at 256 Market Square, Lake Forest. Wild Daisy will perform. Sponsored by Lake Forest Parks and Recreation, the events feature food and family activities. Free. www.cityoflakeforest.com.
Sounds of Summer Towne Square Spotlights: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at Towne Square, 150 W. Palatine Road, Palatine. The Tenors 3 will perform. Pack a picnic and bring lawn chairs or a blanket. Free. palatineparks.org.
Cary Summer Concert Series: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at Lions Park band shell, 1200 Silver Lake Road, Cary. Billy Croft and the 5-Alarm will perform. Free. carypark.com.
Concert in Settlers' Park: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at Settlers Park, 15251 S. Van Dyke Road, Plainfield. Johnny Russler & The Beach Bum Band will perform. Free. plainfield-il.org.
Rockin' in the Park 2019 Free Summer Concert Series: 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. 52nd Street will perform, plus food and beverage tents on the park's great lawn and a musical fireworks display after the show. Free. www.rosemont.com/thepark/entertainment/rockin-in-the-park-2019.
St. Charles Park District Concerts in the Park: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at Lincoln Park, Main and Fifth streets, St. Charles. Rosie & the Rivets will perform. In the event of rain, the concert will be canceled. Free. stcparks.org.
Summer Sounds on the Green: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at Village Green Amphitheater, 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Hopper Jazztet will perform. Bring a picnic, chairs or blanket. Seating is first come, first served. Free. hoffmanestatesarts.com.
Music at Mayslake: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. WDCB Jazz presents Elmhurst College Jazz Band. Ticket proceeds will go to the restoration of historic Mayslake Hall. For ages 12 and older; those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. $15. Register at (630) 206-9566 or at dupageforest.org.
Wheaton Municipal Band: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at Memorial Park, 208 W. Union Ave., Wheaton. "Color By Numbers" concert. Free. wheatonmunicipalband.org.
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Annoyed Steve Beshear urges University of Louisville, Norton to use mediator
Expressing his "disappointment and dismay" at the bitter fight between Norton Healthcare and University of Louisville...
Annoyed Steve Beshear urges University of Louisville, Norton to use mediator Expressing his "disappointment and dismay" at the bitter fight between Norton Healthcare and University of Louisville... Check out this story on courier-journal.com: http://cjky.it/1etMI6D
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Kentucky Govenor Steve Beshear unveils his biennial budget to a joint session of the 2014 General Assembly at the Capitol in Frankfort, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014. Photo by Jonathan Palmer/Special to the Courier-Journal(Photo: Jonathan Palmer/Special to the Courier-Journal)Buy Photo
Expressing his "disappointment and dismay" at the bitter fight between Norton Healthcare and University of Louisville Healthcare over Kosair Children's Hospital, Gov. Steve Beshear on Monday urged both sides to use a third-party mediator to reach an agreement.
"Each of you has requested meetings with our offices to offer your view as to why the negotiations broke down, leading the parties to return to the courtroom," according to a letter signed by Beshear and Attorney General Jack Conway.
"Media accounts make clear that each of you believes the other is at fault," the letter said. "We are not interested in listening to either of you engage in posturing and finger-pointing."
Instead, the two sides should avoid "costly and protracted litigation" and use a court-appointed mediator, Beshear and Conway said in a letter sent to David Dunn, executive vice president for health affairs at U of L, and Norton CEO Stephen Williams.
Dunn had suggested a similar approach last week when U of L filed a response to legal proceedings following the breakdown of talks over access to Kosair and its revenue.
"We share in the disappointment and frustration expressed by the governor and attorney general that we have not been able to resolve our business issues with Norton Healthcare regarding future operations of Kosair Children's Hospital," Dunn said Monday. "We are grateful they agree that we should seek third-party mediation ... (to) end the costly litigation process."
Thomas Johnson, Norton's chief communications officer, responded Monday evening: "We have received the correspondence, have reviewed it, and we are hopeful for a successful resolution to this matter."
While Norton built and operates the pediatric hospital, a state land lease requires that it operate partly for the benefit of UofL and the commonwealth. U of L has long used it as its pediatric teaching and research facility. The hospital provides lucrative neonatal intensive care.
The fight broke out in August after Norton announced its plans to partner with the University of Kentucky in the operation of Kosair and UK's children's hospital, which Norton officials said would improve care, attract more pediatric specialists and help the two hospitals compete.
U of L objected, fearing it would be edged out and saying the partnership would threaten its teaching mission and finances. That issue became enmeshed in ongoing efforts to negotiate a broader agreement governing operations and finances.
After months of negotiations, Dunn said recently that officials were "extremely close" to an agreement, "with only a few business issues remaining to solve." But then negotiations hit a wall, and the two sides last week said the issue was headed to court.
One stumbling block appeared to be how any changes to the land-lease would be negotiated.
Norton officials last week said: "We have always acknowledged and even insisted that the commonwealth would need to approve any amendment to the land lease. ... However, our understanding has always been that if an amendment is to be made to the land lease, the preference would be that Norton Healthcare and UofL reach agreement and provide a joint recommendation on how best to amend the land lease going forward."
Beshear and Conway wrote Monday in their letter that the commonwealth would entertain requests to amend the land-lease only after the two sides had reached agreement on the business terms of an overall affiliation agreement.
"We remain hopeful that this longstanding partnership will stay on course," Beshear and Conway wrote. "For the sake of Kentucky's most vulnerable young children and for our future pediatric caregivers, it is imperative that you forge a cooperative path."
Reach Chris Kenning at (502) 582-4697. Follow him on Twitter at ckenning_cj.
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A blood clot in the leg – or deep vein thrombosis (DVT) – is a very serious health condition. If a clot in the leg dislodges, it can travel to other parts of the body, causing blockages and complications. Even if it stays in the leg, it can trigger symptoms. If left untreated, contribute to health problems.
An estimated 900,000 Americans become affected by DVT annually, and it's estimated that up to 100,000 deaths may be a result of DVT.
By recognizing the early symptoms of DVT, you can prevent complications from arising. But first, it's essential to have a better understanding of blood clots.
For starters, a blood clot often forms in the vein, responsible for returning blood to the heart. It is more common in deeper veins within the legs. Blood clots obstruct blood flow, which disrupts blood circulation and affects blood flow to and from the heart. Early signs of a blood clot are swelling, warmth, and pain.
Another complication resulting from DVT is known as thrombophlebitis – inflammation of the affected vein. Furthermore, if the clot dislodges and begins to travel around the body, it can lead to complications such as pulmonary embolism, where the clot lodges at the lungs. This disrupts the ability to breathe and can lead to death.
Symptoms that follow pain and swelling include skin discoloration; cramping that can worsen during the night, and cramping that makes moving the foot excruciating.
Risk factors for a blood clot in the leg include a family history of blood clotting, disease, or injury. For example, a blood clot may be a result of prolonged bed rest due to lack of circulation caused by inactivity. For this reason, a person who just underwent surgery is at a high risk for a blood clot.
Some lifestyle habits that may increase the risk of blood clots include being a smoker and being overweight.
If you suspect you have a blood clot in the leg, it's essential that you seek medical attention immediately so that treatment can be administered and your risk of complications reduces. Treatment can vary depending on a person's current health status but can range from the administration of blood thinners to more invasive treatments where doctors go in to remove the clot.
It's advised that you exercise regularly to reduce your risk of leg blood clots as to improve circulation along with reducing your weight.


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Fun With Statistics – Predictably Private Edition
23 April 2011 by Kevin Meyer
By Kevin Meyer
In this edition of Fun With Statistics we'll tackle the brouhaha over the past couple days regarding the discovery that the iPhone as well as phones running Google's Android software are tracking their users' every move. This has been entertaining to some, disturbing to others.
I'm personally not all that worked up as location-based services create a lot of benefits – like being able to find the best Italian restaurant close to me in San Francisco last night. Besides, I do encrypt the contents of my iPhone just as a standard precaution, and unless you live under a rock you realize that your identity and location are logged indirectly a hundred other ways already – when you use your ATM or credit card, log onto any computer network or wi-fi, fly, etc.
Running the iPhoneTracker app that taps into the no-longer-hidden file with the history of where my iPhone has been over the last 10 or so months was interesting. Here's the large global graphic:
Several countries and of course my quarterly sojourns to the Big Island. The app lets you zoom in to a square mile resolution, scroll by date, and the works. Pretty interesting to watch – sort of a diary of where I've been. Whoopee.
Today's Wall Street Journal describes the real potential of this data even further.
For almost two years, Alex Pentland at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has tracked 60 families living in campus quarters via sensors and software on their smartphones—recording their movements, relationships, moods, health, calling habits and spending. In this wealth of intimate detail, he is finding patterns of human behavior that could reveal how millions of people interact at home, work and play.
Through these and other cellphone research projects, scientists are able to pinpoint "influencers," the people most likely to make others change their minds. The data can predict with uncanny accuracy where people are likely to be at any given time in the future.
Uncanny accuracy is right.
Advances in statistics, psychology and the science of social networks are giving researchers the tools to find patterns of human dynamics too subtle to detect by other means. At Northeastern University in Boston, network physicists discovered just how predictable people could be by studying the travel routines of 100,000 European mobile-phone users.
After analyzing more than 16 million records of call date, time and position, the researchers determined that, taken together, people's movements appeared to follow a mathematical pattern. The scientists said that, with enough information about past movements, they could forecast someone's future whereabouts with 93.6% accuracy. The pattern held true whether people stayed close to home or traveled widely, and wasn't affected by the phone user's age or gender.
93% – incredible. Imagine how further refined that could be with the combined (presumably anonymous) records of the 75% of the world's population that now carries cell phones. But where you will be is just the tip of the iceberg.
The data can reveal subtle symptoms of mental illness, foretell movements in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and chart the spread of political ideas as they move through a community much like a contagious virus, research shows.
Dr. Bollen and his colleagues, for example, found that the millions of Twitter messages sent via mobile phones and computers every day captured swings in national mood that presaged changes in the Dow Jones index up to six days in advance with 87.6% accuracy.
And back at MIT, scientists who tracked student cellphones during the latest presidential election were able to deduce that two people were talking about politics, even though the researchers didn't know the content of the conversation. By analyzing changes in movement and communication patterns, researchers could also detect flu symptoms before the students themselves realized they were getting sick.
So now are you worried, or intrigued with the potential of crowd statistics? As a glass half full kind of guy who still remembers the folks scared about how the new networked world was going to destroy privacy… back in the early 1990s, I'm intrigued. And as that tune oft attributed to Ozzy but really by the Swollen Members goes, "… paranoia will destroy ya…"
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Maybe Apple and Google having that info is not a big deal. But the problem is they did not inform their customers or give them a choice. Why do we have to give up our privacy without evening being informed? People like you who just blow this off, allow these companies to go further and further down this path without recourse. Where does it end? Is it when they turn on the phone camera as you get undressed in your bedroom? If these companies truly respected their customers (as you continually point out in your blog as a critical business goal) then they should be completely open about what they are doing. That is the problem, not that they track this data, but that they don't tell you!
Kevin says
Actually I'm rather surprised at the recent concern as this exact issue was brought up almost a year ago, ostensibly when Apple added language to its iPhone privacy terms:
http://www.macjams.com/forum/viewtopic.php?forum=23;showtopic=203487
I don't necessarily disagree with you. However I also recognize the quandary of companies like Apple that have to disclose all kinds of functionality about all kinds of applications – and we easily end up with the very long "terms and conditions" that no one really bothers to read. How do we make that disclosure more obvious – when there are so many things to disclose? And where does the responsibility fall on the consumer to read the laboriously long disclosure? I for one am one of those strange types that reads all the fine print when I sign a mortgage or buy a new car. I'll admit I don't on something like an iPhone – but that was my decision and I live with the consequences.
Rob says
I don't know what the fuss is? Most iPhone users update their Facebook status every 2 minutes anyway!
david foster says
"swings in national mood that presaged changes in the Dow Jones index up to six days in advance with 87.6% accuracy"
I'm always a little suspicious of people who cite statistical results to 3 decimal places of precision. Are they really sure it's 87.6% accuracy (however they are defining that term), not 85% or 88% or even 90%? Seems unlikely.
LITNE says
How about cookies? OnStar? ANY cell phone with a GPS installed (and there are many more than just the Android and IPhones)? EasyPass? You can not hide any longer and that is the fact. The saddest part to me is that the crooks have already figured out how to get around it all and still hide.
Kimball says
Chalk up another victory for prediction by science fiction – Isaac Asimov's Foundation series immediately came to mind. Psychohistory I think he called it?


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Stawki podatkowe w Europie – lista maksymalnych stawek podatkowych w Europie dla różnych przedziałów dochodów. Porównanie koncentruje się na trzech rodzajów podatków: korporacyjnych (CIT) i osobistych (PIT) oraz podatku od wartości dodanej (VAT). Podane wielkości nie oznaczają rzeczywistego obciążenia podatkowego w wymienionym kraju.

Tabela stawek
Podana stawka podatku dochodowego jest, o ile nie zaznaczono inaczej, górną stawką podatku: większość krajów ma niższe stawki podatkowe dla niskich poziomów dochodów. Niektóre kraje mają również niższe stawki podatku od osób prawnych dla mniejszych firm. W 1980 roku, najwyższe stawki w większości krajów europejskich były powyżej 60%. Dziś większość krajów europejskich ma stawki poniżej 50%.

Zobacz też
 VAT
 PIT
 CIT
 Dzień Wolności Podatkowej
 Raj podatkowy

Bibliografia

Linki zewnętrzne
 The Tax Foundation
 VAT Rates Applied w the Member States of the European Union, 1 lipca 2013, European Commission
 Excise duties on alcohol, tobacco and energy, 1st July 2013, European Commission
 HM Revenue & Customs: Corporation Tax rates
 European VAT Rates

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IMT 2000 in Mobile Computing
January 13, 2022 September 21, 2020 by ExploringBits
The first radio technology that was introduced in 1940 was meant for connecting mobile users to the public network. After that, the Bell labs launched their new system called the IMTS or Improved Mobile Telephone Services and improved the dialing and higher bandwidth. After that cellular systems were developed in the places that divided the area into smaller cells and servers to power the transmitter and receiver.
Then came the generation era, the first generation that was made for mobile communication and the invention of the microprocessor helped to connect the cell site.
The second generation was developed at the end of the 1980s and was able to provide the voice signal facility and these new systems provided better and higher quality and at a lower cost.
The third generation provides faster communication services that include fax and the internet as well the voice at the same time anytime and anywhere. The 3g opened the world to the world wide web and progressed the development in the innovative application services.
IMT 2000 ( International Mobile Telecommunication – 2000 )
If we talk about IMT 2000 then there was a time when we have recharge for both data packets and voice calling separately but when the 3G services came into play and IMT 2000 was introduced then only the recharge for both data and the voice was coming in the same recharge.
The IMT 2000 is also known as the 3rd generation and the family of standards belonged to the International Mobile Communication as they were defined by the international telecommunication union which also included the technology such as EDGE and UMTS as well as CDMA 2000 along with WiMAX as well as DECT Technology
THE 3g provides simultaneous access to both voice telephone along with the video calls and also wireless data and all these services with the same mobile environment.
You are also able to provide the data services along with the speech services with very higher data speed (and it can be up to 14 Mbit/s for the download and 5.8 Mbit/s for the uplink facility)
IMT 2000 also became a standard for all the 3G services that came into use. Earlier the name was Future Public Land Mobile Telecommunication System FPLMTS.
The core of IMT 2000 was in a form of wireless interface standard and that included the Radiofrequency bandwidth and also became one of the most commercial applications. Also, IMT -2000 was able to make changes in the data link layer and also for the greater use of the data services and it included the medium as well as the link access control. It also offered the best delivery for the data and the circuit-switched channel for the voice.
The successor for the IMT 2000 and CDMA 2000 was the UMB or the Ulta Mobile Broadband but Qualcomm announces that it will be favoring the LTE instead of the UMB for the development of their technology and hence the LTE became the next commercialized used for the 4G.
IMT 2000 VISION
Increase the data rate up to 2 Mbps
Enhance security and performance.
The IMT 2000 can provide a common worldwide spectrum
To provide multiple radio environment
It also provided worldwide roaming capability and you were able to call from anywhere
Also, better security was provided by the IMT 2000
There was a small terminal that includes worldwide use for the call services
The Satellite, as well as the terrestrial system, were integrated to provide calls from one part of the earth to another and thus the roaming came into play
IMT 2000 Family
IMT-DS is a direct spread technology and also a compromise of a wideband CDMA system that is also used by the European provider. Also, the specifications are provided by the UTRA FDD system.
IMT-TC is a time code that is provided by the ULTRA system and this also provides time-division CDMA.
IMT-SC which was a single carrier technology that was provided by the and that was originally promoted by the Universal Wireless Communications consortium. Now the same is integrated into the 3GPP.
IMT-FT it is a frequency-time technology and is an enhanced version for the cordless telephone standard or DECT
IMT-MC – CDMA 2000 which is a multi-carrier technology and that was standardized by the 3GPP2, and this is also represented as the second mainstream for the 3G technology.
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Marble is a big trend in wedding stationery right now, and it's a beautiful way of making print invitations look instantly more luxurious and expensive.
Here, you'll learn how to put together a two-sided invite in InDesign, complete with elegant script lettering and metallic foiling.
On the hunt for more wedding-related fonts, templates and stationery? You can find templates to suit every wedding style on Envato Elements and GraphicRiver.
Install the fonts on your computer, and you're ready to get started.
Set the Width of the page to 4.5 in and Height to 6.25 in, which is a standard size for wedding invitations.
Add Margins of 0.1875 in and a Bleed of 0.25 in. Click Create.
Create three more new layers in this order—Border, Stars, and finally, Type at the top of the pile.
Lock all the layers except Marble, which we'll work on first.
Use the Rectangle Frame Tool (F) to create an image frame across the whole page, extending it up to the edge of the bleed on all sides.
Go to File > Place, navigate to the marble backgrounds folder you downloaded earlier, and choose '8.jpg' from the pack. Click Open, and allow the image to fill up the frame.
Lock the Marble layer and unlock the next layer up, Border.
Use the Rectangle Tool (M) to create a shape that extends up to the margin line on all sides. From the Swatches panel (Window > Color > Swatches), set the Fill Color to [None] and Stroke Color to [Black].
Expand the Stroke panel (Window > Stroke) and increase the Weight of the border's stroke to 4 pt. Set the Type to Thick – Thick.
Go to Object > Corner Options. With the Size of the corner set to 0.01 pt, switch the Shape to Rounded.
Expand the Pages panel (Window > Pages) and, on the Page 1 icon, Right-Click > Duplicate Spread.
Page 1 will be the front of your invite, and Page 2 the reverse.
Head back up to Page 1 of your document, to work on the front of your invite.
Pull out a guide from the left-hand ruler (View > Show Rulers) to 2.25 in, marking out the center-point of the page. This will help you to align text centrally as you work.
Lock the Border layer and unlock the top layer, Type.
Use the Type Tool (T) to create a large text frame about a third of the way down the page. Type in 'Name 1'.
From either the top Controls panel or the Character and Paragraph panels (Window > Type & Tables > Character / Paragraph), set the Font to Klast and increase the Font Size to fit appropriately.
Select the text frame and Edit > Copy, Edit > Paste it, placing it below the first name, leaving a slight gap between. Edit the text to read 'Name 2'.
Paste again, positioning this frame between the two names and typing 'and'. Reduce the Font Size to about 75 pt.
To ensure the script lettering is highly legible when set in metallic foil, we can add a slight stroke weight to the lettering.
Select all three text frames and from the Stroke panel set the Weight to 0.3 pt. From the Swatches panel click on the hollow 'T' symbol to add a [Black] swatch color to the stroke of the text.
Create a text frame at the top of the invite, writing up some introductory text.
Set the Font to Bw Modelica Bold, Size 7 pt, Leading 13 pt, Tracking 140, All Caps, and flush the text to Align Center.
Copy and Paste this text frame, positioning the copy towards the bottom of the invite, below the names.
Switch the style of the font to ExtraBold, and increase the Font Size to 8 pt. Adjust the text to read the date and time of the event.
Paste a couple more text frames below this, adjusting the text to read the location of the event and any more important information, such as 'Reception to follow'.
Scroll down to Page 2 of your InDesign document, to work on the reverse of your invite.
Paste another text frame onto the page, adjusting the text to 9.5 pt in Size. You can treat this as a subheading, e.g. 'Dress Code'.
Paste another text frame below, and use this as a body text frame, e.g. 'Black Tie'.
Select both frames and Copy and Paste them, creating a sequence of paired text frames.
This is a good place to put information about how to RSVP, as well as more details about the event.
Minimize your InDesign window for a moment, and open up the star icons EPS file in Illustrator.
On the illustration, Right-Click > Release Clipping Mask.
Select the star icon on the third row down, in the bottom-left corner, and Edit > Copy it.
Leave Illustrator and head back to your InDesign document.
Edit > Paste the star vector onto Page 2 and position it centrally between the first two sections of text. Adjust the Fill Color of the star to [Black].
Copy the star and Paste it a couple of times, positioning a star between each section of text.
To really make your invite feel more luxurious and special, you can pull out the border and type in a metallic foil. Check the foil options your printer offers before you prepare your artwork. The standard options are usually gold, silver and bronze, but you may also be able to ask for copper or rose gold foiling for an on-trend look.
From the Swatches panel, choose New Color Swatch from the main menu.
Name the swatch Foil Spot Color, and set the Type to Spot and the level of Magenta to 100%. Click Add and Done.
Unlock the Type, Stars and Border layers.
Select all the text frames sitting on Page 2 and adjust the Font Color to your new swatch, Foil Spot Color.
Adjust the border's and star shape's Stroke Color to the spot color too.
Scroll up to Page 1, and apply the Foil Spot Color swatch to all the elements on the Type, Stars and Border layers on this page too.
In the Layers panel, hold Shift to select all three of the top layers and Right-Click > Merge Layers.
Rename the merged layer FOIL DIE LINE, and click OK.
Select all the text frames on Page 1 and go to Type > Create Outlines to create a vectorised version of the text.
Do the same for Page 2, outlining all the text.
Go to Window > Output > Attributes.
On Page 1, select all the elements sitting on the FOIL DIE LINE layer, and check the Overprint Fill and Overprint Stroke boxes in the Attributes window.
Do the same for Page 2.
Your invitation artwork is finished—awesome work! All you need to do now is export your InDesign document to a PDF format ready for sending straight off to the printers. Read on to discover how.
Go to File > Export. Name your file, and choose Adobe PDF (Print) from the Format drop-down menu at the bottom of the window. Click Save.
In the Export Adobe PDF window that opens, choose [PDF/X-1a:2001] from the Adobe PDF Preset menu at the top. This is the best format to choose for exporting die lines.
Make sure that All is checked under the Pages section, to export both sides of your invitation.
Check All Printer's Marks and Use Document Bleed Settings, before clicking Export.
How to set up an invitation template in Adobe InDesign.
How to add a cool marbled backdrop to your layout.
How to format typography to an advanced level in InDesign.
How to bring in vector graphics to your InDesign document to create a unique design.
How to set up your design for foiling, and how to export your work for professional printing.
That's a lot of handy skills to add to your design arsenal. If you're looking for more wedding-related fonts, templates and stationery, you'll find items to suit every wedding style on Envato Elements and GraphicRiver.


OML EmbroideryLearn.Stitch.Smile. FREE Embroidery Education for Everyone!!Tulip Design: digitize this design in less than 15 Minutes!
Tulip Design: digitize this design in less than 15 Minutes!
Learning a new skill can take time, and people learn in many different ways. It has been requested that I do some videos of how I digitize – step by step and in real time. I did not talk during this video, so you can concentrate on what I am doing.
Some people learn by watching or reading, and some people learn by doing. In these videos (yes there will be more to come) you can watch the video and get the basics of the design, and then digitize the design yourself!
Click HERE to download the design, so you can digitize the tulips yourself!
You can change the stitch types and the colors you pick for the tulips – add some flare and be creative. Post a jpeg of your final design! It will be interesting to see what everyone comes up with!
Here is what Althea came up with. Excellent work, Althea!!
I had sound on all of the first three videos. But I do not have sound with this one is it an error on my part or are we to do this without sound.


Survive This Tax Season? Start Organizing Next Year's Tax Documents Now!
First off, I rely on the free Adobe Reader DC software for my desktop PC, laptop, and even my Apple computer. The "DC" designation in this software stands for Document Cloud. It requires you to sign up for a free Adobe login to access the Adobe Document Cloud, but once you do, you'll be able to access your saved PDF files from any device.
Second, I've really come to rely on the very handy Adobe Scan app on my phone (it's available both through the Apple App Store or from the Google Play Store).
Scan paper receipts for charitable contributions (donation receipts, mailed letters, etc.) using Adobe Scan with your phone and save the files to the cloud.
On the desktop PC, access these files using the Adobe Document Cloud (via Adobe Reader DC).
Use Win2PDF to append any additional electronic documents (email receipts, other PDF files, etc.) and combine all of the charitable contribution receipts for the year in a single PDF file (e.g., to a file called "Charitable Tax Receipts 2019.pdf").
Keep this document stored in the Adobe Document Cloud (or any other cloud service like Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.) and keep adding to it throughout the year as you make contributions and collect receipts.
When April 15, 2020 rolls around you'll have a complete electronic file of your receipts. Voilà!
And, as a bonus, you can use the new Win2PDF command line features to extract specific pages or print specific pages if you need to in the future.
One of the most frequently requested features we've had over the years has been for a command line option to Win2PDF that allows existing PDF files to manipulated in a variety of ways. Well, the wait is over. Our most recent 10.0.48 release (a free upgrade to registered Win2PDF 7 or later customers) now has this PDF Command Line capability via our Win2PDF Desktop app.
Download the latest version and try these new features today. As always, if you have any questions or issues using these new features, let us know at our support site.
We just released a free update to Win2PDF (version 10.0.40) that has a new feature that could have been useful for Paul Manafort's lawyers, as this Wired article explains.
What is the new feature? Well, it's a enhancement to our Win2PDF Desktop app that allows you to extract all of the text from a PDF file and then save the results to a simple TEXT file. All you need to do is drop the PDF file on the Win2PDF Desktop icon and then select 'Extract Text' from the pop-up menu shown below.
You can see that the redacted text in the PDF file converted completely to readable text in the text file.
This feature, obviously, wasn't created for the purpose of exposing redacted text, but it does exemplify a case where it would have been useful. We've had many other customers who were looking for an easy way to convert PDF documents into TEXT files for other business purposes.
You can download the latest update (free for licensed Win2PDF 7 or Win2PDF 10 users) from our support download page.
New Win2PDF 10.0.39 Update – available now!
We just release a new updated version of Win2PDF and Win2PDF Pro (version 10.0.39) that includes bug fixes and stability improvements as well as a couple of new features.
First, for both Win2PDF and Win2PDF Pro, the new version will support JPG2000 compression. When the "Optimize Image File Size using JPEG2000" option is enabled, color images in the PDF are compressed using the JPEG 2000 format. This can result in significant reductions in file size, but it can also reduce the quality of some types of color images and can slow the conversion process. The option is disabled by default.
PDF files created with Win2PDF's JPG2000 compression can be significantly smaller than the default file size.
Win2PDF 10.0.39 also improves text quality for the "PDF Image Only – monochrome" format.
The 256 bit AES encryption is compatible with Adobe Reader 9.0 and above. For best security, the 256 bit encryption option is recommended.
Standard Win2PDF users should only download and install using the "Download Win2PDF" button. Win2PDF Pro users should only download and install using the "Download Win2PDF Pro Service Pack" button.
If you have any questions or encounter any issues with this new version, please contact us through our support page.
Is your PDF Reader up-to-date?
Just a reminder to anyone receiving or opening PDF files: keep your PDF Readers up-to-date with new patches. Adobe Reader announced an update to address 86 security vulnerabilities. Similarly, Foxit Reader announced an update to address 118 vulnerabilities.
Halloween is still almost a month away, so make sure you keep the scary stuff away from your computer until then.
Adobe's security bulletin (with link to update).
Foxit Reader security bulletin (with link to update).
What's up with all of the revised privacy policies I'm getting these days?
Have you been getting a lot of email notices for updated privacy policies? Well, it's not a coincidence. Many companies are updating or clarifying their online privacy policies to be compliant with the new European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which will technically take effect on May 25, 2018.
GDPR was designed to harmonize data privacy laws across Europe, protect EU citizens' data privacy, and to regulate the way organizations approach data privacy. There are a total of 99 articles that the regulation covers and you can read more about the details of this regulation through the EU GDPR Portal.
In essence, these are a series of regulations that control what information a company can collect about an individual (who reside in the EU), what they can do and how they store that information, and penalties for those companies if they violate the regulations.
From a user perspective, the protections cover any resident of the EU. Although, many companies are voluntarily extending their changes and privacy policies to include all users for simplicity.
From a company perspective, it applies to any organization who collects data on EU residents.
What should you know about GDPR, encryption, and your PDF files?
Does the term 'may', 'such as' and 'as appropriate' indicate that Encryption is mandated by GDRP, as some are suggesting? I don't believe it does.
Do these terms suggest that Encryption is an OPTION and a good idea? Then yes, it does.
If you are sending a customer's personal information in a PDF file, you should seriously consider encrypting the PDF.
What can you do to being compliant with GDPR?
First, here is a 12-point PDF available that gives a broad 12-step overview to achieving compliance with the GDPR.
Second, you may wish to review your current processes involving customer data that may be included in PDF files that you generate. How are they disseminated? Is the data secured? If you do not currently encrypt PDF files, now may be a good time to do so.
Our Win2PDF Pro software has strong encryption included, and it is available as an upgrade if you currently have standard edition licenses.
Hooray! Even though we've been in business over 18 years, we just received our official 10-year certification as an accredited business from the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Our company — Dane Prairie Systems (the creator of the Win2PDF software) — has an A+ rating. To be an accredited BBB business we have to abide by this code of business practices.
There's a lot of concern these days about who you are doing business with online, if they are trustworthy, and how they are treating you as a customer (with good reason). One thing that contributes to our A+ rating is the fact that we do not bundle adware, spyware, or malware — you just get our Win2PDF software when you purchase from us. Nor do we share or sell your email address or customer information with any other companies (unless you explictly opt-in, of course, for things like online reviews). You can review our policy policy or view our rating with the Better Business Bureau. And if you have any questions about how we do business, please let us know.
Thanks to our customers, we'll continue to be your trusted software source for the next decade.


DEBIDO A QUE VARIOS EQUIPOS ESTÁN CONSTRUYENDO AUTOMÓVILES (PARA TEMPORADA 2017), LA COMISIÓN TÉCNICA DE ESTA FRAD RESUELVE QUE (PARA TEMPORADA 2017) LA PEDALERA PUEDE SER COLGANTE O INVERSA, SIEMPRE RESPETANDO SU FUNCIONAMIENTO CONVENCIONAL (UN PEDAL DE ACELERADOR, UN PEDAL DE FRENO, UN PEDAL DE EMBRAGUE). POR EJ UNA PEDALERA TILTON CON SUS RESPECTIVAS BOMBAS.
DEBIDO A QUE VARIOS EQUIPOS ESTÁN CONSTRUYENDO AUTOMÓVILES, LA COMISIÓN TÉCNICA DE ESTA FRAD RESUELVE QUE LA PEDALERA PUEDE SER COLGANTE O INVERSA, SIEMPRE RESPETANDO SU FUNCIONAMIENTO CONVENCIONAL (UN PEDAL DE ACELERADOR, UN PEDAL DE FRENO, UN PEDAL DE EMBRAGUE). POR EJ UNA PEDALERA TILTON CON SUS RESPECTIVAS BOMBAS.
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Jeremy Vine to front The Wright Stuff - but what about Jeremy's Radio 2 show?
By PA-News published 11 June 18
The Wright Stuff will have a new name
Jeremy Vine is taking over from Matthew Wright as host of Channel 5's daily current affairs show.
Matthew, 52, recently announced his departure from the programme after 18 years in The Wright Stuff studio.
Jeremy, 53, will kick off the show, which will have a new name, in September - and good news for fans of his Radio 2 show, Jeremy will continue to host it.
Jeremy, whose TV credits include Points Of View, Eggheads, Panorama and the graphic sections of BBC election specials, said: "Matthew Wright has built a brilliant show that's a big part of the British TV landscape.
"I'm delighted to be carrying on all the conversations he has started, with all the guests he's made me feel I know over the years.
Matthew Wright recently announced his departure from the programme after 18 years (Steve Parsons/PA)
"Radio 2 has a beautiful editorial overlap with the serious but accessible agenda of this show. I am proud to be Channel 5's choice to front it."
The show will see guest presenters hosting the daily programme over the summer, with Matthew presenting his last programme on Thursday.
Ben Frow, director of programmes for Channel 5 said: "Jeremy Vine is a brilliant broadcaster whose supreme ability to make challenging stories accessible to a wider audience, not to mention his intellect, energy and wit, makes him the perfect choice to present our daily current affairs show."
Ian Rumsey, director of TV Production at producer ITN Productions, said that Jeremy, "a giant of popular live broadcasting", would bring "his own distinctive style and charm" to the show.
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Hulu and Viacom Ink New Deal
By by George Winslow published 3 February 11
Hulu and Viacom Inc. have announced a new content partnership that will return The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Colbert Report to Hulu.com and bring many current and archival TV shows from such Viacom channels as Comedy Central, MTV, BET, VH1, Spike TV, and TV Land to the Hulu Plus subscription service. No financial terms were disclosed.
The Daily show and The Colbert Report were pulled from Hulu last year after the companies were unable to come to terms of the rights.
The new deal is important for Hulu, which has been working to reinvent itself. The streaming media site launched a subscription service last year to bolster its ad supported efforts and had been exploring a number of options for its future, including going public or possibly morphing into a kind of virtual cable service. Securing content rights would be crucial to either move.
Beginning February 2, 2011, the new agreement will make current full episodes and clips of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Colbert Report will be available on the free ad-supported Hulu.com service and on the Hulu Plus subscription service.
In addition, Viacom will make available to Hulu Plus subscribers a selection of current programs 21 days after their air on the linear networks. These shows include Jersey Shore, Tosh.0, Teen Mom 2, Manswers, Let's Stay Together, and Hot in Cleveland.
Hulu Plus subscribers will also get access to more than 2,000 episodes of library product, including The Chappelle Show, Reno 911, Beavis & Butthead, Real World, Punk'd, Baldwin Hills and others.
"We are very pleased to partner with Hulu in a way that recognizes the value of our strong brands and the passionate young fans who are attracted to our content," noted Philippe Dauman, President and CEO of Viacom in a statement. "The Hulu Plus service offers us the opportunity to connect with our audiences through an exciting subscription and ad supported platform that is complementary to our existing distribution arrangements. This innovative agreement allows us to benefit from the success and expansion of Hulu and we look forward to bringing our popular content to their growing audience."
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Pub, Restaurant & Accommodation
You can relax and enjoy a drink in our comfortable bar with its open fire and wonderfully cosy atmosphere or choose from the extensive bar menu much of which is created using local produce. High standards of accommodation are offered, and most rooms having en-suite facilities or private bathrooms, tea/coffee making facilities and colour televisions in all our rooms.
The former Coach house is now a well-appointed restaurant with a full A La Carte menu available every evening. The restaurant is also available for private functions weddings, meetings or social gatherings. We also have two other function rooms,the larger one with a full stage in it making it ideal for larger parties (up to 200 people) and gatherings such as weddings where you may require bands or other forms of entertainment.
Newent is the largest town in north west Gloucestershire and situated north of the capital, Gloucester and surrounded by local towns of Ledbury, Dymock, and Ross-on-Wye. Newent is certainly one of the most attractive towns in the Forest of Dean area. It is a thriving, unspoilt market town with a wide range of attractions for the shopper and visitor. Many of the buildings date from the 13th century, and centrepiece of the town is the Old Market Hall, which was built in 1668.
The ancient market town of Newent is situated where two medieval roads from Wales converged on their way to Gloucester and the Severn River Crossing. The pretty Town with its black and White houses and historic Market Square make it a perfect location for touring the surrounding countryside of The Forest of Dean, the Wye valley and the famous daffodil walks of Dymock being overlooked by May Hill.The world famous National Birds of Prey Center is located within one mile of the town as is the award winning Three Choirs vineyard.
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Home » Departments » Academic Departments » Theatre Arts » Performing Arts Center
STUDENT DJ SHOWCASE • music technology
January 31 @ 7:30pm (PA, Studio Theater)
Continuing to build momentum, the Music Technology Program proudly presents its third Moorpark College Student DJ Showcase. Come with your friends to enjoy a continuous lineup of DJs, live performers, and music producers at Moorpark College as they show their talents along with synchronized visual effects and lighting. Get ready to dance to energetic, diverse, and entirely student-produced electronic music.
SPRING 2020 SEASON PERFORMANCES - COMING SOON
ROMEO AND JULIET • theatre
March 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 @ 7:30pm
March 15 & 22 @ 1:30pm
William Shakespeare's classic tale of romance and tragedy will be brought to the Moorpark College stage in full Elizabethan garb. Audiences will swoon with the star-crossed lovers, laugh with ribald antics of Romeo's friend and confidant, Mercutio, and weep at the tragic end that befalls them all. This spirited tale of love and loss is sure to attract audiences of all ages as one of Shakespeare's greatest works is brought to life on the stage. If you're a fan of dramatic sword fights, beautifully designed costumes and scenery, lively dances and romantic poetry, you won't want to miss this full scale theatrical production on the Moorpark College main stage.
NIGHT BEFORE NATIONALS • forensics
March 16 @ 7:30pm
March 17 @ 1:30pm and 7:30pm
Speeches and performances by the #1 Community College Forensics Team in the USA!
MOTION FLUX ROMEO AND JULIET • dance
April 2, 3, 4 @ 7:30pm
April 5 @ 2:00pm
The MC Dance Department presents Motion Flux - Romeo and Juliet, the ballet. Featuring the Moorpark College dancers and guests. Choreography by the esteemed MC dance faculty. Directed by Beth Megill and Robert Salas
VOCAL SHOWCASE • choir
April 17 @ 7:30pm
This exciting vocal variety show highlights the diverse talents within the Choral and Vocal Program at Moorpark College. Join us for an evening of great solo, duet, and small ensemble works from opera, musical theatre, jazz standards, and more!
April 17 @ 12:00pm and 7:30pm
April 18 @ 10:00pm
Come with your friends to enjoy a continuous lineup of DJs, live performers, and music producers at Moorpark College as they show their talents along with synchronized visual effects and lighting. Get ready to dance to energetic, diverse, and entirely student-produced electronic music.
RAIDERS GOT TALENT • film television & media arts
Raiders Got Talent is a student produced and directed reality TV competition show! Come behind-the-scenes to the TV taping and see how shows similar to "America's Got Talent" film their productions! Enjoy an evening filled with a wide range of talents from angelic voices to dancing prodigies to rock bands! There will be cameras and sound checks and if the hosts mess up there will be a take 2 or 3. The audience laughter, applause, and boos will be recorded for the show and the audience will also be the ones who pick the winners by voting in person! Each audience member gets one ballot! The Most Talented Raider will receive $500, second place wins $250, and third wins $100!
CLUB M IMPROV• film television & media arts
April 28 @ 7:30pm (Communications Building, TV Studio)
Improv at Club M is laugh out loud entertainment brought to you by our Film/Television/Media, Theatre and Music students. Sit back and enjoy a night of melodies and fun featuring bright lights, improv comedy and great music from the Club M House Band.
ORIGINAL STUDENT ONE ACTS • theatre
April 29, 30, May 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9 @ 7:30pm (PA, Studio Theater)
See the screenwriters and playwrights of the future! The Student One Acts are a beloved tradition of the Moorpark College Theatre Department that allows the students to produce, direct, write, design and act in performances. The plays are often timely and personally. Come support these new works by these young artists!
CHORAL CONCERT: AMERICANA• music
May 1 @ 7:30pm
ORCHESTRA CONCERT • music
MUSIC FOR A SUNDAY AFTERNOON • wind ensemble
Join us for an exciting afternoon of music featuring the Moorpark College Wind Ensemble. Our talented Moorpark College student musicians will perform great music ranging from the classics to modern masterpieces and even popular Broadway and TV/film music. Brendan McMullin, Director
ALL ABOUT JAZZ • jazz ensembles
Fresh from award winning performances at the Reno Jazz Festival and throughout the community, join us as the Moorpark College Jazz Ensembles fill the night with great jazz repertoire (ranging from early swing classics to modern masterpieces) showcasing our very talented student musicians. Brendan McMullin, Director
INFORMAL EVENING OF DANCE I Creative Dance Series • dance
May 12 @ 7:00pm
Moorpark College dancers take the stage in a dance event that explores meaning making in motion. Includes improvisational dance performance and student choreography.
INFORMAL EVENING OF DANCE II Creative Dance Series • dance
Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Ballroom, Hip Hop, Modern and more. Come enjoy this end of the year dance performance that features a range of student talent. Annual department scholarships will be presented as part of the evening's festivities.
LEGALLY BLONDE • youth musical theatre
May 21, 22, 23, 24 @ 7:30pm
May 23 & 24 @ 2:00pm
A fabulously entertaining award-winning musical based on the hit movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she battles stereotypes in pursuit of her dreams. On the surface, Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is quickly turned upside down when her boyfriend dumps her so that he can attend Harvard Law School. Elle quickly rises to the challenge, realizes her full potential and sets out to prove herself to the world. LEGALLY BLONDE inspires each one of us to reach for the stars and proves that self-discovery can be a fun filled roller coaster ride.
Questions about ticket sales or our venue?
Contact the Moorpark College Box Office Phone: 805-378-1485 or Email us at mcboxoffice@vcccd.edu
Performances at our college may contain explicit content including: strong language, mature themes, violent and/or sexual subject matter. If you should have any questions or concerns about the appropriateness of the content in any given performance, please call the Box Office prior to purchasing tickets
Campus Parking Information
Guests to our campus may park at no charge on the weekends beginning Friday at 6pm through Sunday evening. Parking lots M and PA are the closest locations to the Performing Arts Building
**At all other times visitors must purchase a Parking Pass for $2.00 per vehicle/per day from any of the yellow parking machines located in each of our lots around campus. The pass is valid the entire day of purchase. Parking rules are enforced by Ventura County Community College Police Department. (805) 378-1455.
Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA)
Theatre for Young Audiences SUMMER CAMP
Auditions and Rehearsals
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There are two camps on this that I can see, not counting genuine Olbermann viewers who are so alien to me I can't meaningfully describe their minuscule brain activity.
Camp One is made up of folks who think that Olberdouche is a horrible person --- and bad at his job, to boot --- and conclude therefore that bad things that happen to him, especially job-related bad things --- like getting suspended or fired --- are good. The end.
Camp Two is made up of folks who also think that Olbermann is bad at his job and not all that good a person, but think that he shouldn't be suspended or fired just for giving monetary contributions to people that everyone already knew he supported.
Camp Two people object to the pretext. They'd be cool with it if Olbermann were fired because he's bad at his job. But it's just not fair if he gets fired based on the silly idea that he was supposed to be impartial.
MSNBC's suspension of Keith Olbermann is ludicrous.
Kristol ends with a rousing call for Republicans to show they support free expression and "Keep Keith."
On Friday, MSNBC announced that Nation editor Chris Hayes would temporarily replace suspended host Keith Olbermann on its prime time "Countdown" program. Then it learned that Hayes, too, has given money to political campaigns. Oops.
The reality is that quite a few cable news opinionators have given money to political campaigns, including several who host shows owned by NBC, including MSNBC's Joe Scarborough and CNBC's Larry Kudlow. Fox personalities, including Sean Hannity and Mike Huckabee, have done it too. Is this a problem? Not really.
It looks to me like NBC pulled the trigger on Olbermann before they even examined how common it is for commentators to make political monetary contributions aside from their obvious nightly political expressive contributions. Which puts this in the Shirley Sherrod --- "rush, rush, fire her before the teabaggers react" --- category. If they really have a rule that applies to a commentator like Olbermann, it's a stupid rule. We already know he supports libtards. Duh. I hate to break it to the NBC execs, but no one expects journalistic integrity from Keith Olbermann and no one's is upset that he doesn't have any.
Which also puts his suspension and possible firing in the Juan Williams category. They were looking for a reason to ditch Olbermann. Could be his low ratings, his embarrassing on-screen behavior, or his treatment of others at NBC. Could be a combination of all three. But its probably not his support for Democrats. That was obvious before.


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Home > Chairs
Scary Scrap Metal Creations Inspired by the Artist Behind "Alien"
By EileenO
Growing up in Leeds in the North of England, Bob Campbell had easy access to nearby Sheffield — also known as the Steel City. Industrial scrap metal and old mining parts were plentiful, abandoned after the collapse of the UK steel industry and the closure of coal mines in the 1980s.
After a brief flirtation with the fairground in Great Yarmouth, which he joined when he left school ("It sounded glamorous to me at the time!" he claimed), he took a course in welding at his local college. He'd seen the huge metal sculptures and installations from the Mutoid Waste Company in Glastonbury, which started out in Britain in the 1980s before relocating to Italy.
He was also inspired by the Mad Max films and by the works of surrealist biomechanic artist and set designer HR Giger, who created, among other fear and awe-inspiring artworks, the monster in the iconic sci-fi film "Alien."
Much of Campbell's inspiration comes from traveling. In the early '90s, together with his partner and their son, he traveled around Europe and Morocco in an old Mercedes truck before they settled back in England in their Derbyshire home.
Keen to try making metal creations for his own amusement, in 1995 he began to construct small scale items — tables, chairs, etc. Three years later, he was running out of storage space and decided to sell a few items at a local artisan market. Totally overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response, he set up his company Stig Art — named after the eponymous children's fictional character in author Clive King's "Stig of the Dump."
Twenty years ago, Campbell decided to create "something awesome from cheap or free scrap and waste materials." Since then he has made "hundreds of unique pieces that have found their way around the world." Though he still makes smaller items like his original foray into the creation of quirky and original tables and chairs, he will now tackle whatever is required, whatever the size (well, within reason).
During the winter months, he works with his friend Paul Smith in Goa India, who he met back in Morocco in the early '90s. Smith has set up Rag & Bone Customs, customizing old Enfield motorcycles.
After working on it for six months, in spring 2016 Campbell shipped a bespoke spiral staircase to Ibiza. He was commissioned to make the staircase for the interior of a tower in the grounds of an Ibizan villa owned by a couple whom he met on his travels in India.
"They wanted something unique that was sculptural as well as functional and in an industrial style," Campbell said.
Prices for original, bespoke items like tables and chairs are around £1,000. Conceived in collaboration with each client, Campbell is available for one-off items and larger furniture, but for a much higher price tag. He also has an online shop of ready-made articles for sale. He also has a bigger project on the go — restoring and converting a 1950's grain silo into a self-contained eco house.


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