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ALASKA cruise
SEWARD (Anchorage, Alaska) To VANCOUVER
Aug 15, 2019 To Duration 7 Days Silver Muse
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Voyage Number : 6921
Aug 15 To Aug 22, 2019
Alaska - All Inclusive
Book by 31 July, 2019 and benefit from Free Economy Class Air Roundtrip + Free Transfers
8 Ports 2 Countries
Enjoy watching pods of Humpback Whales feeding on Herring and strolling along the beach for a salmon barbeque, this is a voyage to delight both the eyes and tastebuds. Savour the Russian influenced town of Sitka before cruising the Hubbard Glacier and finally disembarking in beautiful Seward, home of Alaska's oldest community.
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SEWARD (Anchorage, Alaska)
Thursday 15 Aug
It is hard to believe that a place as beautiful as Seward exists. Surrounded on all sides by Kenai Fjords National Park, Chugach National Forest, and Resurrection Bay, Seward offers all the quaint realities of a small railroad town with the bonus of jaw-dropping scenery. This little town of about 2,750 citizens was founded in 1903, when survey crews arrived at the ice-free port and began planning a railroad to the Interior. Since its inception, Seward has relied heavily on tourism and commercial fishing.
Cruise Hubbard Glacier, Alaska
Friday 16 Aug
Hubbard Glacier, off the coast of Yakutat, Alaska, is the largest glacier in North America, with a calving front that is more than six miles wide. One of the main sources for Hubbard Glacier originates 76 mi inland. It has been a very active glacier, experiencing two major surges in the past 30 years. This glacier was named after Gardiner Greene Hubbard, a U.S. lawyer, financier, and philanthropist. He was the first president of the National Geographic Society.
JUNEAU (Alaska)
Saturday 17 Aug
Juneau, Alaska's capital and third-largest city, is on the North American mainland but can't be reached by road. The city owes its origins to two colorful sourdoughs (Alaskan pioneers)—Joe Juneau and Richard Harris—and to a Tlingit chief named Kowee, who led the two men to rich reserves of gold at Snow Slide Gulch, the drainage of Gold Creek around which the town was eventually built. That was in 1880, and shortly thereafter a modest stampede resulted in the formation of a mining camp, which quickly grew to become the Alaska district government capital in 1906. The city may well have continued under its original appellation—Harrisburg, after Richard Harris—were it not for Joe Juneau's political jockeying at a miner's meeting in 1881. For some 60 years after Juneau's founding gold was the mainstay of the economy. In its heyday the AJ (for Alaska Juneau) Gold Mine was the biggest low-grade ore mine in the world. Read more It was not until World War II, when the government decided it needed Juneau's manpower for the war effort, that the AJ and other mines in the area ceased operations. After the war, mining failed to start up again and government became the city's principal employer. Juneau's mines leave a rich legacy, though: before it closed, the AJ Gold Mine alone produced more than $80 million in gold. Perhaps because of its colorful history, Juneau is full of contrasts. Its dramatic hillside location and historic downtown buildings provide a frontier feeling, but the city's cosmopolitan nature comes through in fine museums, noteworthy restaurants, and a literate and outdoorsy populace. Here you can enjoy the Mt. Roberts Tramway, plenty of densely forested wilderness areas, quiet bays for sea kayaking, and even a famous drive-up glacier. Along with the Alaska State Museum and Mt. Roberts Tramway, make time for a tour to Mendenhall Glacier and the Macaulay Salmon Hatchery. Douglas (which at one point was a bigger outpost than Juneau) is across the Gastineau Channel to the west.
5 Glacier Exploration by Seaplane
Discover Alaska's Whales
Fly Out Fly-Fishing Adventure
Glacier View Sea Kayaking
Heli-Flight & Glacier Dog Sledding
Heli-Flight & Mendenhall Glacier Dog-Sledding
Heli-Flight & Mendenhall Glacier Walk
Helicopter Glacier Trek
Helicopter Glacier Walkabout
Iditarod Dogs' Summer Camp
Juneau by Private Hummer
Juneau by Private Jeep
Mendenhall Glacier & Gardens
Mendenhall Glacier & Whale Quest
Mendenhall Glacier Float Trip
Mendenhall Glacier Guides Choice Trail Hike
Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Centre & Mt. Roberts Tramway
Perseverance Trail Hike
Pilot's Choice Glacier Exploration
Taku Glacier via Helicopter and Airboat
Taku Lodge Feast & 5-Glacier Discovery
Whale & Mendenhall Glacier Photo Safari
Whale Watching & Wildlife Quest
Whales & Wilderness Exploration by Private Boat
SKAGWAY (Alaska)
Sunday 18 Aug
Located at the northern terminus of the Inside Passage, Skagway is a one-hour ferry ride from Haines. By road, however, the distance is 359 miles, as you have to take the Haines Highway up to Haines Junction, Yukon, then take the Alaska Highway 100 miles south to Whitehorse, and then drive a final 100 miles south on the Klondike Highway to Skagway. North-country folk call this sightseeing route the Golden Horseshoe or Golden Circle tour, because it passes a lot of gold-rush country in addition to spectacular lake, forest, and mountain scenery.The town is an amazingly preserved artifact from North America's biggest, most-storied gold rush. Most of the downtown district forms part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, a unit of the National Park System dedicated to commemorating and interpreting the frenzied stampede of 1897 that extended to Dawson City in Canada's Yukon. Read more Nearly all the historic sights are within a few blocks of the cruise-ship and ferry dock, allowing visitors to meander through the town's attractions at whatever pace they choose. Whether you're disembarking from a cruise ship, a ferry, or a dusty automobile fresh from the Golden Circle, you'll quickly discover that tourism is the lifeblood of this town. Unless you're visiting in winter or hiking into the backcountry on the Chilkoot Trail, you aren't likely to find a quiet Alaska experience around Skagway.
All Aboard Steam Train - White Pass & Yukon Route
Chilkoot Horseback Adventure
Chilkoot Lake Wildlife Quest
Chilkoot Trail Hike & Float Adventure
Eagle Preserve Float & Fjord Cruise
Glacier Discovery by Helicopter
Glacier Point Wilderness Safari
Grizzly Falls Ziplining Expedition
Haines Thru a Lens
Ice Field Flight-Seeing & Dog Sledding
Inside Passage Sea Kayaking (Haines)
Meal Included Adventure Tour - Physically Fit
Klondike Summit & Musher's Camp Tour
Last Frontier ATV Adventure (Self-Driven)
Private Wild Alaska Freshwater Fishing
Rainforest Bicycle Adventure
Rock Climbing and Rappelling (All Levels)
Skagway Streetcar City Tour
Skagway by Private Hummer
White Pass Railway & Alaska Sled Dogs & Musher's Camp
White Pass Scenic Railway
White Pass Scenic Railway Luxury Class
White Pass Summit & Reid Falls
SITKA (Alaska)
Mon 19 Aug
Monday 19 Aug
It's hard not to like Sitka, with its eclectic blend of Alaska Native, Russian, and American history and its dramatic and beautiful open-ocean setting. This is one of the best Inside Passage towns to explore on foot, with such sights as St. Michael's Cathedral, Sheldon Jackson Museum, Castle Hill, Sitka National Historical Park, and the Alaska Raptor Center topping the town's must-see list. Sitka was home to the Kiksádi clan of the Tlingit people for centuries prior to the 18th-century arrival of the Russians under the direction of territorial governor Alexander Baranof, who believed the region was ideal for the fur trade. The governor also coveted the Sitka site for its beauty, mild climate, and economic potential; in the island's massive timber forests he saw raw materials for shipbuilding. Its location offered trading routes as far west as Asia and as far south as California and Hawaii. In 1799 Baranof built St. Read more Michael Archangel—a wooden fort and trading post 6 miles north of the present town. Strong disagreements arose shortly after the settlement. The Tlingits attacked the settlers and burned their buildings in 1802. Baranof, however, was away in Kodiak at the time. He returned in 1804 with a formidable force—including shipboard cannons—and attacked the Tlingits at their fort near Indian River, site of the present-day 105-acre Sitka National Historical Park, forcing many of them north to Chichagof Island. By 1821 the Tlingits had reached an accord with the Russians, who were happy to benefit from the tribe's hunting skills. Under Baranof and succeeding managers, the Russian-American Company and the town prospered, becoming known as the Paris of the Pacific. The community built a major shipbuilding and repair facility, sawmills, and forges, and even initiated an ice industry, shipping blocks of ice from nearby Swan Lake to the booming San Francisco market. The settlement that was the site of the 1802 conflict is now called Old Sitka. It is a state park and listed as a National Historic Landmark. The town declined after its 1867 transfer from Russia to the United States, but it became prosperous again during World War II, when it served as a base for the U.S. effort to drive the Japanese from the Aleutian Islands. Today its most important industries are fishing, government, and tourism.
4x4 Nature Safari Adventure (Self-Driven)
Alaska Zodiac Adventure & Fin Island Lodge
Back-Country Hiking Adventure
Indian River Waterfalls Hike
Meal Included New Tour Programme Adventure Tour - Physically Fit
Ocean Raft Adventure
Raptors and Ravens: Discovering Sitka
Sea Otter & Wildlife Quest
Sea Otters, Raptors & Bears
Sitka Adventure by Private Catamaran
Sitka Bike & Hike Adventure
Sitka Salmon Fishing
Sitka Sound Kayaking with Private Guide
Tongass Rainforest Hike
Wilderness Sea Kayaking Adventure
KETCHIKAN (Alaska)
Tuesday 20 Aug
Ketchikan is famous for its colorful totem poles, rainy skies, steep–as–San Francisco streets, and lush island setting. Some 13,500 people call the town home, and, in the summer, cruise ships crowd the shoreline, floatplanes depart noisily for Misty Fiords National Monument, and salmon-laden commercial fishing boats motor through Tongass Narrows. In the last decade Ketchikan's rowdy, blue-collar heritage of logging and fishing has been softened by the loss of many timber-industry jobs and the dramatic rise of cruise-ship tourism. With some effort, though, visitors can still glimpse the rugged frontier spirit that once permeated this hardscrabble cannery town. Art lovers should make a beeline for Ketchikan: the arts community here is very active. Travelers in search of the perfect piece of Alaska art will find an incredible range of pieces to choose from. Read more The town is at the foot of 3,000-foot Deer Mountain, near the southeastern corner of Revillagigedo (locals shorten it to Revilla) Island. Prior to the arrival of white miners and fishermen in 1885, the Tlingit used the site at the mouth of Ketchikan Creek as a summer fish camp. Gold discoveries just before the turn of the 20th century brought more immigrants, and valuable timber and commercial fishing resources spurred new industries. By the 1930s the town bragged that it was the "salmon-canning capital of the world." You will still find some of Southeast's best salmon fishing around here.Ketchikan is the first bite of Alaska that many travelers taste. Despite its imposing backdrop, hillside homes, and many staircases, the town is relatively easy to walk through. Favorite downtown stops include the Spruce Mill Development shops and Creek Street. A bit farther away you'll find the Totem Heritage Center. Out of town (but included on most bus tours) are two longtime favorites: Totem Bight State Historical Park to the north and Saxman Totem Park to the south.
Alaska Bear Adventure & Flightseeing
Alaskan Lodge Adventure & Seafeast
Anan Creek Bear Watching
Bear Country Wildlife Experience
Bering Sea Crab Fishermen on the Alleutian Ballad
Clover Pass Bike Ride
Exclusive Flightseeing & Crab Feast
Fishing & Wilderness Dining
Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show
Hovercraft Eco Adventure & Crab Feast
Ketchikan Cultural Discovery
Ketchikan Sportfishing
Ketchikan by Land & Sea
Ketchikan by Private Hummer
Misty Fjords Flightseeing
Misty Fjords Flightseeing by Private Floatplane (6-seater)
Misty Fjords Wilderness Cruise & Fly
Neets Bay Bear Adventure & Flightseeing
Private Crabbing, Fishing & Exploration
Private Fishing & Wilderness Dining
Rainforest Canopy & Zipline Adventure
Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary
Saxman Native Village & City Tour
Seacycle Ocean Adventure
Self Drive Zodiac Adventure
Tatoosh Islands Sea Kayak
Traitor`s Cove Bear Viewing
Wildlife Safari & Beach Bonfire
CRUISE INSIDE PASSAGE
Wednesday 21 Aug
If it is drama that you are after, then you certainly need look no further that the dramatic beauty of the Inside Passage. With isolated communities nestling in shoreside villages, mountains rising from the tidal waters, seals basking on ice floes and massive glaciers calving with a thunderous snap in the distance, this stretch of water is quite unique. Named after early explorers who were looking for the Northwest Passage (found much further north), cruising the Inside Passage has become a must for any sailing aficionado. Perhaps it is the massive – and advancing – glaciers that look like they have been sculpted by Mother Nature herself that is the draw; or maybe it is the calm waters that are protected from the otherwise enervated Pacific. Or it could be it is the plethora of wildlife that can be spotted above and below the water that will stay with you forever. One thing is certain; this serene stretch of water embodies the best of Alaska.
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Vancouver is a delicious juxtaposition of urban sophistication and on-your-doorstep wilderness adventure. The mountains and seascape make the city an outdoor playground for hiking, skiing, kayaking, cycling, and sailing—and so much more—while the cuisine and arts scenes are equally diverse, reflecting the makeup of Vancouver's ethnic (predominantly Asian) mosaic. Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world's most livable cities, and it's easy for visitors to see why. It's beautiful, it's outdoorsy, and there's a laidback West Coast vibe. On the one hand, there's easy access to a variety of outdoor activities, a fabulous variety of beaches, and amazing parks. At the same time, the city has a multicultural vitality and cosmopolitan flair. The attraction is as much in the range of food choices—the fresh seafood and local produce are some of North America's best—as it is in the museums, shopping, and nightlife. Read more Vancouver's landscaping also adds to the city's walking appeal. In spring, flowerbeds spill over with tulips and daffodils while sea breezes scatter scented cherry blossoms throughout Downtown; in summer office workers take to the beaches, parks, and urban courtyards for picnic lunches and laptop meetings. More than 8 million visitors each year come to Vancouver, Canada's third-largest metropolitan area. Because of its peninsula location, traffic flow is a contentious issue. Thankfully, Vancouver is wonderfully walkable, especially in the downtown core. The North Shore is a scoot across the harbor, and the rapid-transit system to Richmond and the airport means that staying in the more affordable 'burbs doesn't have to be synonymous with sacrificing convenience. The mild climate, exquisite natural scenery, and relaxed outdoor lifestyle keep attracting residents, and the number of visitors is increasing for the same reasons. People often get their first glimpse of Vancouver when catching an Alaskan cruise, and many return at some point to spend more time here.
Vancouver City and Airport Transfer
Transfers (between airport and ship)
Scenic Train transfer from Anchorage to Seward from selected countries
4NT PRE-CRUISE: DENALI - THE SUMMIT OF N. AMERICA
4NT PRE-CRUISE: DENALI BY AIR
SIMPLY HOTEL: CAPTAIN COOK HOTEL
2NT PRE-CRUISE: FLIGHT TO BEAR COUNTRY
3NT PRE-CRUISE: WINTER LAKE LODGE RETREAT
3NT POST-CRUISE: VERY VICTORIA
4NT POST-CRUISE: MAJESTIC CANADIAN ROCKIES
SIMPLY HOTEL: FAIRMONT WATERFRONT HOTEL
GRANDE HOTEL: SHANGRI-LA VANCOUVER
VANCOUVER GRANDE HOTEL
VANCOUVER To SEWARD (Anchorage, Alaska)


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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are spending the Christmas holiday together, and aren't afraid to notch it up by indulging in some PDA. The new couple was recently spotted riding jet skis and getting cosy on a chartered catamaran ride in Barbados.
In pictures obtained by TMZ, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky were seen kissing and hugging while spending time together on the yacht. The cute couple was also seen enjoying water-based sports during the outing. One of the photographs showed them riding jet skis around the idyllic waters and excitedly screaming during an innertube ride while being pulled by a speedboat.
According to a report in People, A$AP Rocky reached the Caribbean island on December 23 to meet the Grammy-winner who had already been there for a week. A source told the outlet: "Rihanna has been in Barbados since [last] Thursday. A$AP joined her and they are spending Christmas together with Rihanna's family."
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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky sparked dating rumours earlier this year after they were spotted hanging out together on several occasions weeks after the pop star's split from Saudi businessman Hassan Jameel. They were together during the 2020 Yams Day Benefit Concert at the Big Apple in January and were photographed laughing together backstage.
They also posed for a photo together on the red carpet at The Fashion Awards in London in December 2019. Another report claimed that they checked in at a hotel together in New York early this year. A source previously told Entertainment Tonight that Rocky's father's roots in Barbados helped fuel their connection.
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Covid grant support still available to East Riding-based businesses
Businesses that have been severely affected by the national and local coronavirus restrictions can still apply for grant support, the East Riding of Yorkshire Council said.
Wednesday, 17th March 2021, 8:20 am
The East Riding of Yorkshire Council has paid out more than £40.5 million to businesses since November. Photo: Tony Johnson.
The council has paid out more than £40.5 million since November.
Although many businesses have applied for the grants and are continuing to receive support, the council said it is aware that many businesses may still not have applied and may be eligible.
If your business was mandated to close and you are registered for business rates, even if you had 100% rates relief for 2020/2021, you may be eligible for the Local Restrictions Support Grant.
Businesses which were eligible for a support grant in March 2020 will not automatically receive this grant.
They need to make an application to receive funding to support them during this latest lockdown period, if they have not already done so.
The application process will close on Wednesday, March 31.
Visit tinyurl.com/yf75r6ea to see if you can claim.
Councils have also been awarded funding to provide discretionary support to local businesses during the national lockdown.
The Additional Restrictions Grant is available to businesses which cannot access the Local Restrictions Support Grant for closed businesses.
The council is now accepting applications from businesses in receipt of Self Employed Income Support that have fixed costs.
Councillor Richard Burton, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: "We urge any businesses severely affected by the pandemic and who have not applied for this grant support to do so.
"The deadline to apply for funding for the Local Restrictions Support Grant and Additional Restrictions Grant is at the end of March so there is not long left to submit an application if your business is eligible."
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"9mm" redirects here. For other cartridges with 9 mm bullets, see 9 mm caliber. For other uses, see 9mm (disambiguation) and Parabellum (disambiguation).
The 9×19mm Parabellum is a firearms cartridge that was designed by Georg Luger and introduced in 1902 by the German weapons manufacturer Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) (German Weapons and Munitions Factory) for their Luger semi-automatic pistol. For this reason, it is designated as the 9mm Luger by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute (SAAMI), and the 9 mm Luger by the Commission Internationale Permanente pour l'Epreuve des Armes à Feu Portatives (CIP). The name Parabellum is derived from the Latin: Si vis pacem, para bellum ("If you seek peace, prepare for war"), which was the motto of DWM.
Under STANAG 4090, it is a standard cartridge for NATO forces as well as many non-NATO countries.
According to the 2014 edition of Cartridges of the World, the 9×19mm Parabellum is "the world's most popular and widely used military handgun and submachine gun cartridge." In addition to being used by over 60% of police in the U.S., Newsweek credits 9×19mm Parabellum pistol sales with making semiautomatic pistols more popular than revolvers. The popularity of this cartridge can be attributed to the widely held conviction that it is effective in police and self-defense use. Its low cost and wide availability contribute to the caliber's continuing popularity.
Georg Luger developed the 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge from his earlier 7.65×21mm Parabellum round, which itself was derived from the original 7.65×25mm Borchardt cartridge in the Borchardt C-93 pistol. Shortening the length of the cartridge case used in the Borchardt pistol allowed him to improve the design of the toggle lock and to incorporate a smaller, angled grip. Luger's work on the Borchardt design evolved into the Luger pistol, first patented in 1898 and chambered in 7.65×21mm Parabellum. Demand from Germany for a larger caliber in their military sidearm led Luger to develop the 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge for the eventual P08 pistol. This was achieved by removing the bottleneck shape of the 7.65×21mm Parabellum case, resulting in a tapered rimless cartridge encasing a bullet that was 9 mm in diameter.
In 1902, Luger presented the new round to the British Small Arms Committee, as well as three prototype versions to the U.S. Army for testing at Springfield Arsenal in mid-1903. The Imperial German Navy adopted the cartridge in 1904 and in 1908 the German Army adopted it as well. The ogive of the bullet was slightly redesigned in the 1910s to improve feeding.
To conserve lead during World War II in Germany, the lead core was replaced by an iron core encased with lead. This bullet, identified by a black bullet jacket, was designated as the 08 mE (mit Eisenkern—"with iron core"). By 1944, the black jacket of the 08 mE bullet was dropped and these bullets were produced with normal copper-colored jackets. Another wartime variation was designated the 08 sE bullet and identified by its dark gray jacket, and was created by compressing iron powder at high temperature into a solid material (Sintereisen—"sintered iron").
After World War I, acceptance of the 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge increased, and 9×19mm Parabellum pistols and submachine guns were adopted by military and police users in many countries. The 9×19mm Parabellum has become the most popular caliber for U.S. law enforcement agencies, primarily due to the availability of compact pistols with large magazine capacities that use the cartridge.
Worldwide, the 9×19mm Parabellum is one of the most popular pistol cartridges where it is legal (some countries ban civilian use of weapons that chamber current or former military service cartridges), and cartridges in this caliber are generally available anywhere pistol ammunition is sold.
From the early 1980s to the mid-1990s, a sharp increase occurred in the popularity of semiautomatic pistols in the U.S., a trend foreshadowed by the adoption of the Smith & Wesson Model 39 by the Illinois State Police in 1968. In addition, the Beretta M9 (a military version of the Beretta Model 92) was adopted by the U.S. Army in 1985. Previously, most American police departments issued .38 Special caliber revolvers with a six-shot capacity. The .38 Special was preferred to other weapons such as variants of the M1911 because it offered low recoil, was small and light enough to accommodate different shooters, and was relatively inexpensive. The 9mm cartridge is ballistically superior to the .38 Special revolver cartridge, is shorter overall, and being an autoloader cartridge, it is stored in flat magazines, as opposed to cylindrical speedloaders. This, coupled with the advent of the so-called "wonder nines", led to many U.S. police departments exchanging their revolvers for some form of 9mm semiautomatic handguns by the 1980s.
In 2013 a chart of popular calibers that was released by the website Luckygunner.com showed 9mm x 19mm Parabellum as having 21.4% of the entire cartridge market followed by the .223 Rem at 10.2% (with 5.56mm included this is 15.7%). The next most popular caliber was .45 ACP.
With selecting the SIG Sauer P320 as the winner of the XM17 Modular Handgun System competition, the United States Army and United States Air Force chose the 9×19mm again as the cartridge for their new service pistol.
The 9×19mm Parabellum has 0.86 ml (13.3 grains H2O) of cartridge case capacity.
9×19mm Parabellum maximum CIP cartridge dimensions: All sizes are given in millimeters (mm).
The cartridge headspaces on the mouth of the case: The common rifling twist rate for this cartridge is 250 mm (1 in 9.84 in), six grooves, ø lands = 8.82 mm, ø grooves = 9.02 mm, land width = 2.49 mm and the primer type is small pistol.
According to CIP rulings, the 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge case can handle up to 235.00 MPa (34,084 psi) Pmax piezo pressure. In CIP-regulated countries every pistol cartridge combination has to be proofed at 130% of this maximum CIP pressure to certify for sale to consumers. This means that 9×19mm Parabellum chambered arms in CIP regulated countries are currently (2014) proof tested at 305.50 MPa (44,309 psi) PE piezo pressure.
The SAAMI pressure limit for the 9×19mm Parabellum is set at 241.32 MPa (35,001 psi) piezo pressure.
The SAAMI pressure limit for the 9×19mm Parabellum +P is set at 265.45 MPa (38,500 psi) piezo pressure.
An empty case with primer weighs about 4 g (0.14 oz).
The round was originally designed to be lethal to 50 meters, but is still lethal at longer ranges. The 9mm cartridge combines a flat trajectory with moderate recoil. According to the 1986 book Handloading: "the modern science of wound ballistics has established beyond reasonable doubt that the 9mm cartridge is highly effective."
In 2014, the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released a report detailing the potential combat effectiveness of the 9mm cartridge when compared to other calibers such as the .45 ACP and the .40 S&W cartridge that was specifically developed for use by the FBI. The report indicated that the new powders and more advanced bullet designs used in current 9mm defensive loads allowed for the caliber to deliver almost similar performance to other calibers, like the .45 ACP, and .40 S&W. In addition to this, the lower recoil, less wear, cheaper ammunition and higher capacity were all reasons that the report cited for the recent surge in orders of the ammunition from various police agencies. With a wider selection of officers being able to shoot handguns chambered in 9×19mm, many departments choose this caliber so they can standardize around a single firearm and loading, making logistics and supply easier. Due to all of these factors, law enforcement orders of 9mm ammo from all major ammunition manufacturers have spiked significantly.
The FBI report made it clear that the more consistent accuracy of 9mm in the hands of their less experienced shooters was a factor in their returning to 9mm as their standard handgun caliber. It was also made clear that the almost same effectiveness of 9mm compared to .40 S&W and .45 ACP was due to the high quality of 9mm ammunition available.
In addition to the traditional pressure values for this cartridge, two main variants offer different pressure standards than the SAAMI or CIP requirements.
The Cartridge S.A. Ball 9 m/m Mark Iz (9 m/m BALL MK 1z) was the standard Imperial 9mm Parabellum round in World War II and was produced from December 1941 to 1944. It was meant for use in semiautomatic pistols like the Inglis Browning Hi-Power. Bullet weight was 115 grains (7.5 g). Velocity was 1,200 feet per second (370 m/s) at 20 yards (18 m). It is noted by its purple annulus around a standard gold-colored primer.
The higher-powered Cartridge S.A. Ball 9 m/m Mark IIz (9m/m Ball MK 2z) was in production from September 1943 until 1988, and was graded as NATO standard in 1962. It was designed for use in submachine guns such as the Lanchester, Sten, and Sterling. Bullet weight is 115 grains (7.5 g) over a charge of 6 grains (0.39 g) of Du Pont SR.4898 or Dynamit-Nobel Parabellum Powder. Velocity is 1,300 feet per second (400 m/s) at 20 yards (18 m). It can be distinguished from the 9-mm Ball MK 1z by its purple annulus around a silver primer.
India and Pakistan manufactured 9mm Parabellum ammunition to this standard after independence.
Canada's Cartridge S.A. Ball 9 m/m CDN Mark I (9-mm Ball CDN MK 1), made since 1955, has similar ballistics. Bullet weight is 115 grains (7.5 g). Nominal muzzle velocity is 1,246.7 feet per second (380.0 m/s).
The cartridge has been manufactured by, or for, more than 70 different countries and has become a standard pistol caliber for NATO and other military forces around the world. Its official nomenclature among NATO members is "9 mm NATO". Standard bullet weight is 7.0 grams (108 gr) to 8.3 grams (128 gr).
9 mm NATO can be considered an overpressure variant of the 9×19mm Parabellum that is defined by NATO standards. The service pressure Pmax of the 9 mm NATO is rated at 252 MPa (36,500 psi) where CIP rates the 9mm Luger Pmax somewhat lower at 235 MPa (34,100 psi). The 315 MPa (45,700 psi) proofing test pressure used in the NATO 9mm proof test, however, equals the proofing test pressure used in the 9mm Luger CIP proof test.
While the NATO standards do not specify the type of bullet to be used, Declaration III of the Hague Convention of 1899 prohibits the use of expanding ammunition in warfare by signatories, so official NATO 9mm ammunition is FMJ "ball" bullets. Declaration III does not apply in conflicts involving nonsignatories to the Hague Convention, including paramilitary and other nongovernmental fighting forces.
9mm Parabellum entered Swedish service as m/39 with the import of the Kulsprutepistol m/39 from Austria, with a bullet weight of 7.5 grams (116 gr). During the Congo Crisis, the Swedish UN-contingent issued complaints about the performance of the m/39 cartridge (regular 9mm Parabellum) used, which resulted in a commission of the Swedish Army establishing in 1962 that a new round was needed for the Carl Gustav m/45. The resulting m/39B had a tombac-plated steel jacket surrounding the lead core. While the lands of the barrel can cut into the tombac, the steel jacket resists deformation, thus causes the gas pressure to rise higher than the previous soft-jacketed m/39, giving the 7.0 grams (108 gr) bullet a Vₒ of 420 m/s (1,378 ft/s) and an impact energy of 600 joules. The mantle also acts like a penetrator when striking a target, going through up to 50 layers of kevlar, 7 cm bricks or 25 cm of wood, allowing the bullet to defeat body armour up to Type IIIA. The downside is the higher wear on the weapon, ultimately causing the service pistol m/40 to be withdrawn from service. The m/39 is also available as a "gallery round" – kammarpatron m/39 – black with blue tip, for indoor gallery shooting, and as a blank round – lös patron m/39 – which has the metal bullet replaced with one in red, hard plastic intended to disintegrate into dust when fired.
Attempts to improve ballistics of the cartridge came in the early 1990s with the widespread availability of high-pressure loadings of the 9mm cartridge. Such overpressure cartridges are labeled "+P" or, in the case of very high pressure loadings, "+P+". Ballistic performance of these rounds was moderately improved over the standard loadings. In addition, improvements in jacketed hollow-point bullet technology have produced bullet designs that are more likely to expand and less likely to fragment than earlier iterations, giving a 9mm bullet better terminal effectiveness.
The United States Military uses red and blue marking rounds in the 9mm caliber known as Special Effects Small Arms Marking Systems (SESAMS). Commonly used for training simulations, these rounds are comparable in function to the paintballs used in paintball markers, except they are fired with a powder charge, and can be shot in Beretta M9 service pistols with only a barrel modification (The Glock 19 pistol, common among police departments, has a similar available modification). The 9mm SESAMS rounds are fired from specially modified pistols, as well as M16 and M4 rifles, which are incapable of chambering standard live ammunition.
SESAMS weapons or components are normally painted blue or otherwise clearly marked, to denote their inert status and avoid a potentially catastrophic mixup with live-fire weapons. This allows the armed forces to train with nearly identical equipment as used in real-life situations. The brand name for this ammunition, which is sold commercially and to law enforcement, is Simunition.
The Russian military has developed specialized 9×19mm cartridges that use relatively light bullets at high muzzle velocities for both pistols and submachine guns to defeat body armour.
Besides enhanced penetration capabilities, these overpressure variants offer a flatter trajectory and lessened recoil. The increase in service pressure causes a rise in bolt thrust, so the use of this overpressure ammunition induces more stress on critical weapon parts during firing. After initial research, conducted since the late 1980s under the codename "Grach", the Russian armed forces adopted two specialized 9×19mm variants.
R50 at 25 m (27 yd) means the closest 50 percent of the shot group will all be within a circle of 25 mm (1.0 in) radius at 25 m (27 yd).
The 7N21 (Cyrillic: 7Н21) 9×19mm overpressure variant features an armour-piercing bullet and generates a peak pressure of 280 MPa (41,000 psi). The 7N21 bullet features a hardened (subcaliber) steel penetrator core, enclosed by a bimetal jacket. The space between the core and jacket is filled with polyethylene, and the tip of the penetrator is exposed at the front of the bullet, to achieve better penetration. The penetration range for body armor is specified at up to 40 m. The MP-443 Grach and GSh-18 pistols and PP-19-01, PP-90M1 and PP-2000 submachine guns were designed for use with this overpressure cartridge. Jane's Infantry Weapons stated in 2003 that the 7N21 cartridge combines the 9×19mm Parabellum dimensions with a 9×21 mm Gyurza bullet design and was developed specifically for the penetration of body armor and for the MP-443 Grach pistol, the latest Russian service pistol.
The 7N31 (Cyrillic: 7Н31) / PBP 9×19mm overpressure variant uses the same concept with a similar but lighter bullet that achieves higher muzzle velocity. The penetration of an 8 mm-thick steel plate is specified at up to 10 m. The 7N31 cartridge was developed in the late 1990s for the GSh-18 pistol. The 7N31 was adopted for the PP-90M1 and PP-2000 submachine guns. Its maximum service pressure remains unclear.
The method of construction of the two rounds allows them to be effective against both unarmored and armored targets. If the bullet strikes an unarmored target, it holds together to produce a wide wound channel. If the bullet strikes an armored target, the sleeve is stripped away and the core penetrates alone. The disadvantage of the rounds is that high impact velocities are needed for them to work effectively, so the bullets are relatively light to maximize their muzzle velocity. This means they lose velocity relatively quickly, limiting their effective range.
VBR-B produces specialized bullets for this cartridge, a two-part controlled fragmenting projectile and an armor-piercing bullet that features a brass sabot and a hardened steel penetrator. These are designed for increasing the content of the permanent wound cavity and double the chance to hit a vital organ.
The energy delivered by most 9mm loads allows for significant expansion and penetration with premium hollow-point bullets. Illinois State Police, Border Patrol, Federal Air Marshals, and United States Secret Service favored and used 115 gr (7.5 g) +P+ 9mm loads at 1,300 ft/s (400 m/s) for years with excellent results. Massad Ayoob has stated that the "Tried, Tested, and True" 115 gr (7.5 g) +P or +P+ is the best self-defense load in this caliber. Proponents of the hydrostatic shock theory contend that the energy of the 9mm cartridge is capable of imparting remote wounding effects known as hydrostatic shock, in human-sized living targets.
The table below shows common performance parameters for several 9×19mm loads. Bullet weights ranging from 115 to 147 gr (7.5 to 9.5 g) are common. Loads are available with energies from just over 400 J (300 ft⋅lb) to 680 J (500 ft⋅lb), and penetration depths from 200 mm (8 in) to over 1.0 m (40 in) are available for various applications and risk assessments.
ATOMIC Ammo JHP+P 8.0 g (124 gr) 400 m/s (1,300 ft/s) 630 J (465 ft⋅lb) 15 mm (0.60 in) 330 mm (13 in) "N/A" "N/A"
Expansion: expanded bullet diameter (ballistic gelatin).
Penetration: penetration depth (ballistic gelatin).
PC: permanent cavity volume (ballistic gelatin, FBI method).
TSC: temporary stretch cavity volume (ballistic gelatin).
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Methodology for NCAA athletic department revenue database
How USA TODAY Sports compiled the financial data revealing the revenue and expenses for Division I schools.
Methodology for NCAA athletic department revenue database How USA TODAY Sports compiled the financial data revealing the revenue and expenses for Division I schools. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/1HuNqLN
USA TODAY Sports Published 11:41 a.m. ET May 10, 2013 | Updated 5:47 p.m. ET May 26, 2015
The data, updated for 2014, are based on the revenue and expense reports collected from more than 225 public schools in the NCAA's Division I that have an obligation to release the data (the NCAA does not release the data publicly). The others are private or are covered under a state exemption.
The best way to use the data is to compare a school's expenses over time to see how they have changed. Because the categories are standardized, comparisons between schools are possible as well. The school's president or chancellor reviews the data before it's submitted to the NCAA, which also does a general audit of the data. In an effort to standardize reporting, NCAA staff members have worked with the National Association of College and University Business Officers to formulate definitions for each category. Still, some schools interpret the reporting rules slightly differently.
Schools' conference membership, typically the affiliation for basketball, are based on alignments for the 2013-14 school year.
Note: Dollar amounts have not been adjusted for inflation.
Source: USA TODAY public records requests to each university.
CATEGORY EXPLANATIONS
Summary categories
Total Revenue: Includes all sources of operating revenue.
Total Expenses: Includes all operating expenses.
Total Subsidy: The sum of students fees, direct and indirect institutional support and state money. The NCAA and others consider such funds "allocated" or everything not generated by the department's athletics functions.
Percent subsidy: Percent of revenues from allocated sources.
Revenue categories
Ticket sales: Sales of admissions to athletics events. Include ticket sales to the public, faculty and students, and money received for shipping and handling of tickets. Does not include amounts in excess of face value (such as preferential seating) or sales for conference and national tournaments that are pass-through transactions.
Contributions: Includes amounts received directly from individuals, corporations, associations, foundations, clubs or other organizations by the donor for the operation of the athletics program. Amounts paid in excess of a ticket's value. Contributions include cash, marketable securities and in-kind contributions such as dealer-provided cars, apparel and drink products for team and staff use. Also includes revenue from preferential seating.
Rights/Licensing: Includes revenue for athletics from radio and television broadcasts, Internet and e-commerce rights received from institution-negotiated contracts, the NCAA and conference revenue sharing arrangements; and revenue from corporate sponsorships, licensing, sales of advertisements, trademarks and royalties. Includes the value of in-kind products and services provided as part of the sponsorship (e.g., equipment, apparel, soft drinks, water and isotonic products).
Student fees: Fees assessed to support athletics.
School funds: Includes both direct and indirect support from the university, including state funds, tuition, tuition waivers etc. as well as federal Work Study amounts for athletes. It also includes university-provided support such as administrative costs, facilities and grounds maintenance, security, risk management, utilities, depreciation and debt service.
Other: All other sources of revenue including game guarantees, support from third-parties guaranteed by the school such as TV income, housing allowances, camp income, etc.; tournament/bowl game revenues from conferences; endowments and investments; revenue from game programs, novelties, food or other concessions; and parking revenues and other sources.
Expense categories
Coaching/staff: All salaries, bonuses and benefits reported on the university's tax forms for coaches and staff, as well as third-party contributions.
Scholarships: Athletically related student aid, including summer school and tuition discounts and waivers (including aid given to student-athletes who have exhausted their eligibility or who are inactive due to medical reasons), and aid for non-athletes such as student managers.
Buildings/grounds: Facilities costs charged to the athletics program, including debt service, maintenance, utilities and rental fees.
Other: Includes guarantees paid to other schools, severance payments to past coaches and staff, recruiting, team travel, equipment and uniforms, game day and camp expenses, fundraising and marketing costs, spirit group support, medical expense/insurance and conference dues. It also includes expenses charged to athletics by the university, such as building maintenance.


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Q: What is the most efficient way to store a non-directed graph? As the title says.. What is the most efficient way to store a connected graph in java?
For example lets say I have multiple locations connecting to each other in various ways and I have to traverse through the graph to see if it's connected.. any help/comment would be helpful thanks!

A: One often used representation is a matrix (two dimensional array) indexed by all the nodes in the graph, where M[i,j] == true if there is a directed edge from node i to j. A variation on the theme is to store the length / weight of the edge between the two nodes (where a missing edge may be represented by the value -1).

A: use an adjacency matrix without the symmetry, thereby representing direction instead of simple adjacency.

A: Using an incidence or adjacency matrix will do the trick.
If you use an adjacency matrix, a sparse matrix might be efficient to use, if you have a lot of nodes. Colt provides a sparse matrix implementation. Info taken from this SO post.
Also, I've used JUNG sucessfully before, so you might want to take a peek under the hood to see how they've implemented directed graphs.

A: For lookup efficiency - use a boolean matrix (true if there is an arc connecting the nodes, false if there isn't). For memory efficiency define one of your object properties as a (dynamic) list of objects its pointing to.  Note the latter will only help if you have a LOT of nodes in your graph.

A: Am I missing something? The data is already a graph, just serialize it.For the question as written talk of matrices is completely premature.

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The Research Vessel Teknik Perdana, which the Venezuelan Navy arrested last week while conducting seismic research in an offshore concession granted by Guyana, arrived at Margarita on Sunday and its captain taken into custody.
The Spanish news agency, Agencia EFE, reported that Captain Igor Bekirov has been detained while the other 35 persons are free aboard the vessel.
The ship Teknik Perdana, which was intercepted by the Venezuelan Navy last Thursday, arrived Sunday at spring Pampatar and was placed in the custody of the Public Ministry (MP), to inquire about the presence of the vessel in Venezuelan area.
The MP procedure was initiated by the national tax office for the staff border, Andrés Bravo.
Bekirov has under his command 14 Indonesians, five Malays, 5 Americans, 4 Ukrainians, 2 British, 2 Russian, 2 Brazilians and 1 French.
Guyana maintains that the ship remained in its territorial waters, while Venezuela reported that after reviewing the maritime traffic control, it was found that the Teknik Perdana, hired by the government of Guyana, conducting scientific research work supported by sensors in the Atlantic front.
In addition to the order of the Attorney General, there was a final meeting with all related institutions, as Administrative Service Identification, Migration and Immigration (SAIME), the National Integrated Customs and Tax Administration (SENIAT), the Captain of Ports and Bolivarian National Armed Force, to inquire about the presence of the vessel in the area of Venezuela.
According to the account of the Venezuelan authorities, the ship was "invited to discontinue research work, stop the engine and then were asked to accompany the Venezuelan authorities to Morro de Valdez dock, located on the island of Margarita".
The Guyanese and Venezuelan Foreign Ministers are due to meet in a third country later this week to find a peaceful resolution to this border spat.
The vessel was contracted by the United States-based oil exploration company, Anadarko, to conduct the seismic survey in the Roraima Block.


A sixth form college has asked for its name to be taken off the website of an extremist political faction.
The Young British National Party has put Hyde Clarendon College on its membership map of Britain.
The far-right group is aimed at 16-24 year olds and promotes itself as an organisation committed to fighting for a future for white people in Britain.
Young affiliates are encouraged to email the name of their schools, colleges or universities so the group can flag up where members are based.
The faction, an off-shoot of the Nick Griffin-led BNP, claims young people are being brainwashed in Britain's schools and educational establishments by left-wing teachers.
Leader Mark Collett, a graduate of Leeds University, urges young white people to take action to save Britain before it's too late.
Surfers are asked if they feel they are becoming a second class citizen in their own country and if they're fed-up of left-wing teachers forcing politically correct views on them.
Hyde Clarendon was the only Tameside institution listed on the site when the Advertiser checked it.
Jennifer Worsdale, head of sixth form at the college, was appalled that students of the college are involved with the group.
She said: "The college protects its students and staff from offensive or inappropriate web based materials in two ways.
"The college uses Websense, which is regarded internationally as one of the best filtering systems of its kind.
"Secondly, all staff and students are aware of the college's internet policy. This strictly forbids accessing inappropriate materials on the web and provides a disciplinary route for anyone found to be abusing this policy.
"Unfortunately there is nothing to stop anyone accessing these types of sites from home and it is appalling to think that a Hyde Clarendon student may have registered the college name.
"We have written to the site authors today to ask that the reference be removed."


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COMPAS and East Asia Program Present: Panel on U.S.-China Relations
Many Americans view China as a threat, while many Chinese believe the U.S. wants to contain China. Despite such mutual
distrust, the two nations are economically interdependent and cultural exchange has never been greater. The panel will consider the role of perceptions in security and international policy; trade and economics; and culture and public diplomacy.
Panelists include James Steinberg, dean and professor of social science, international affairs and law at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and former deputy secretary of state; Mary Lovely, professor of economics at the Maxwell School and co-editor of the China Economic Review; and Terry Lautz of the East Asia Program and formerly of the Woodrow Wilson International Center.
4-5:30 p.m.
Maxwell Auditorium
Contact Person: Stephanie Lee
President of Maxwell School's Coalition of Multicultural Public
Administration Students (COMPAS)
stephanie.jing.lee@gmail.com


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Rhode Island ACLU Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Family of Wyatt Center Detainee Who Died in Custody
Posted: February 09, 2009|Category: Criminal Justice
The Rhode Island Affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union today filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of the family of Hiu Lui ("Jason") Ng, a 34-year-old Chinese detainee who died last August while in the custody of immigration officials at the Wyatt Detention Facility in Central Falls.
The 47-page lawsuit, filed by RI ACLU cooperating attorney Jack McConnell of the law firm of Motley Rice LLC., documents what it calls "cruel, inhumane, malicious and sadistic behavior" against Ng, and alleges that more than two dozen defendants, including officials and employees of both the Wyatt facility and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), violated his constitutional rights in myriad ways.
Despite complaining for months to prison officials about being in excruciating pain, Ng was first diagnosed with terminal liver cancer and a broken spine less than a week before he died. Until that time, guards and medical personnel at Wyatt continually accused Ng of faking his illness. He was routinely denied use of a wheelchair despite his inability to walk, including when his attorney, who had traveled from New York, sought to visit him. Only a week before Ng died, immigration officials forced him to travel to Hartford, Connecticut for no legitimate reason, where he was urged to drop his appeals. To get him to Hartford, guards forcibly dragged Ng out of his cell, shackled his hands, feet and waist, and dragged him to a transport van, despite his screaming in pain. The cruel treatment he received at that time was captured, in part, on videotape.
In 1992, at the age of 17, Ng, along with his parents and sister, lawfully entered the United States on a visa. In 2001, he married Lin Li Qu, then a permanent legal resident and now a U.S. citizen. At about the same time, INS issued a notice for Ng to appear at a hearing on his immigration status, but the notice was erroneously sent to a non-existent address and Ng never received it. A few months later, an immigration judge ordered Ng's removal, in his absence and without his knowledge. In the meantime, Ng's wife filed a petition to have Ng's legal status adjusted. It was at an interview they attended on July 19, 2007 to discuss that status review that immigration officials arrested and detained Ng on the basis of the faulty 2001 immigration order. Between that time and his death a little more than a year later, Ng was transferred back and forth between at least three different ICE detention facilities.
Ng is survived by his wife and two sons, Raymond and Johnny, ages four and two respectively, on whose behalf the suit has been brought. Among the fourteen causes of action in the complaint are ones alleging excessive force and brutality, constitutionally inadequate medical care, denial of counsel and violations of anti-discrimination laws on the basis of disability. The suit seeks compensatory and punitive damages against the defendants for, among other things, wrongful death, physical pain and suffering and mental anguish and emotional distress.
Last month, ICE issued a detailed and scathing report charging Wyatt with, among other things, providing Ng inadequate medical care, using excessive force, and improperly denying him access to counsel. As a result, ICE has pulled out of Wyatt all of the agency's detainees. However, the report did not examine or address any of ICE's own actions in the matter.
In addition to filing the suit today, the RI ACLU is seeking an emergency court order to halt ICE's planned deportation of a material witness in the case, Roger Gracias Lozano. Gracias Lozano, who McConnell learned is scheduled to be deported to El Salvador on Wednesday, was Ng's cellmate at Wyatt during much of Ng's time at the facility. According to the RI ACLU's motion, Gracias Lozano was "a witness to many of the assaults and deprivations against" Ng, and "provided constant assistance and care for Mr. Ng during the time leading up to his death." In addition to halting Gracias Lozano's deportation, the emergency request seeks his release from detention by ICE under reasonable conditions of supervision. A hearing on that request is expected within a day.
STATEMENTS FROM PARTICIPANTS IN
QU V. CENTRAL FALLS DETENTION FACILITY CORPORATION
Hiu Lui Ng's family issued the following statement today in response to the filing of the lawsuit:
"Hiu Lui Ng was tortured, brutalized, and deprived of the dignity every human being deserves by officials at the Wyatt Detention Center. He was denied adequate medical care by the officials at the Franklin County Jail. His rights to liberty and due process were denied him by officials of the federal government and the Immigration and Custom Enforcement agency. Today, in filing this lawsuit, we seek justice for Hiu Lui. We hope that our actions today will hold the parties responsible for what they did to him so that no family, regardless of their immigration status, will have to go through the torture and indignities that Hiu Lui was put through."
Comments of RI ACLU volunteer attorney Jack McConnell:
"While Mr. Ng was in detention, not only were his serious medical needs and excruciating pain ignored and ridiculed, but Wyatt staff also subjected him to physical abuse that was nothing less than torture. Mrs. Ng is pursuing this case in the hope that her actions will help prevent anybody else in ICE custody from suffering Hiu Lui's fate, and keep other families from having to experience the grief that she and her family have had to endure."
Comments of RI ACLU executive director Steven Brown:
"Mr. Ng committed no crime, yet was treated worse than most criminals. If the abuse and substandard medical treatment that Mr. Ng received were an isolated incident, it would be bad enough. Unfortunately, too many detainees just like Mr. Ng are placed into a system that shows little concern or compassion for their well-being. The time has come for this undermining of our country's core values to stop, and for a reform of the immigrant detention system to start."
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The Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) would like to extend its congratulations to five-time Paralympians Troy Sachs and the late Frank Ponta who will be inducted in the Sports Australia Hall of Fame this Thursday night.
APC President Glenn Tasker said the induction of Ponta and Sachs into Australia's most prestigious sporting Hall of Fame was due recoginition for their roles as athletes and for their work in promoting the Paralympic movement within Australia.
"I congratulate both Frank and Troy for this fitting recognition, as well as their contributions to both the Paralympic movement and Australian sport," Tasker said.
"Frank was one of Australia's pioneering Paralympians, having competed at five Paralympic Games including the first in Rome in 1960.
"His athleticism across the sports of wheelchair basketball, athletics, pentathlon and fencing saw him win five medals, but more than that, it was his devotion to mentoring athletes and his work in developing the Paralympic movement in Western Australia, that has ensured our country's continued success at the elite level over the years.
Along with Louise Sauvage, Ponta was an inaugural athlete inductee in the Australian Paralympic Committee's Hall of Fame in 2011 and was also inducted into the International Paralympic Committee's Hall of Fame in 2012.
Meanwhile, Sachs' induction further solidifies his place among the greatest wheelchair basketballers in history.
"Troy was a stalwart on the Australian wheelchair basketball team for more than 16 years, winning two gold and one silver medal with the Australian Rollers at the Paralympic Games," Tasker said.
"He led the Australian team to their maiden Paralympic title at Atlanta 1996, after scoring 42 points to help Australia defeat Great Britain, and as a result was awarded the APC's Most Outstanding Individual Performance at the Paralympic Games in Atlanta.
While Ponta and Sachs become only the fourth and fifth Paralympians to be inducted into the Sports Australia Hall of Fame, Tasker said the recognition of not one but two athletes this year, highlights the growing presence of the Paralympic movement within the Australian community.
"While the Australian Paralympic Team has a proud history of success over the years, the relatively small number of athletes with disabilities awarded recognition such as this is still notable," Tasker said.
"We are thrilled to see the induction of two leaders in Australian Paralympic sport, and we are looking forward to see this number rise in the coming years.
Prior to this induction, Louise Sauvage (wheelchair racing), David Hall (wheelchair tennis), Michael Milton (alpine skiing and athletics) and Priya Cooper (swimming) are the only Paralympians to be honoured with this accolade, while disability sport administrators Ron Finneran and Bob McCullough have also been recognised as General Members.


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I tried this in v2.5 preview version that is not yet released. The result is the same. Obviously the incremental offset between SELECT statements is wrong.
I get the same result here for the set of statements you posted in the last message. I will let developers know.
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Must-watch Kiddies Shows from Yey via Kapamilya Channel, Jeepney TV
Passions of a SAHM November 04, 2021 entertainment
More kids nationwide can enjoy watching and learning from their favorite animated and Kapamilya kiddie shows as YeY returns to TV on National Children's Month starting November 6 (Saturday) on Jeepney TV and Kapamilya Channel.
Yey shows can be njoyed by kids of all ages, all week on Jeepney TV's "YeY Weekend" and "YeY Weekdays" blocks.
At 8AM on Saturdays, they can join Kongsuni and her magical owl Seyo in their daily adventures filled with meaningful lessons in "Kongsuni and Friends." It is followed by fun and educational activities of all sorts with "Team YeY" at 9 AM. Watch a hilarious skits from the country's iconic kiddie gag show "Goin' Bulilit" at 9:30 AM.
Sunday mornings will also be brighter with the most entertaining child-friendly blockbusters on "KidSine Presents" from 8 to 10 AM.
The fun never stops on Jeepney TV as kids can continue to enjoy watching their favorite animated shows from Monday to Friday on its "YeY Weekdays," featuring back-to-back episodes of science-fantasy cartoon series "Johnny Test" at 8 AM, followed by the action-packed adventures of "Max Steel" at 9 AM.
Meanwhile, young viewers of the Kapamilya Channel can join in the fun as "YeY Weekend" airs every Saturday from 6 to 7:40 in the morning. Catch back-to-back episodes of "Max Steel" (6 AM), and Kapamilya kiddie shows "Team YeY" (6:45 AM), and "Goin' Bulilit" (7:10 AM).
On free TV, kids can also watch YeY-loved shows "Peppa Pig" and "Rob the Robot," every Saturday, from 8 to 9am, plus "Team YeY" and "Goin' Bulilit" every Saturdays and Sundays, from 9 to 10am via A2Z's "Kidz Weekend", beginning November 6.
YeY, first launched in 2011, has been bringing joy to Filipino children online during this pandemic after it went off-air on digital TV in 2020. It currently streams "Team Yey Live" on the Kumu app with fresh live episodes of the well-loved children's show every Saturday, 11 am.
YeY currently has over 1 million subscribers on its official YouTube channel and over 970,000 followers on Facebook, where it regularly uploads its array of Kapamilya kiddie content for children of all ages. It is currently the number 1 Philippine kids page on Facebook based on video content according to the website Tubular. With its return to TV, YeY hopes to bring more fun, laughter, and lessons to children in the country.
For more exciting content and updates on its shows, events, and promos, parents can follow YeY on Facebook, Instagram (@yeychannel), TikTok (@yey.channel), and YouTube channel. Parents and kids can also catch YeY shows on ABS-CBN Entertainment's Just Love Kids website at ent.abs-cbn.com/justlovekids.
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Arts & Entertainment	By Indy Staff	| Thu Sep 18, 2008 | 12:00am
Locals Only Music Issue, Version 2.0
A little over a year ago, we here at The Indy put a call out to any and all music-makers living within Santa Barbara County.
Arts & Entertainment	By Matt Kettmann	| Thu Aug 21, 2008 | 12:00am
The Rockstar Who Would Save the World
Jack Johnson's 2008 world tour may go down in history as one of the most forward-thinking and sustainable of all time.
Books	By Charles Donelan	| Thu Aug 07, 2008 | 12:00am
The Making of Selden Edwards's Novel, The Little Book
Never give up" is an attitude that's easier to espouse than to embrace, especially when the project in question has gone on for decades and the chances of success seem slim.
Books	By Elizabeth Schwyzer	| Thu Jul 17, 2008 | 12:00am
To an outsider's eye, Santa Barbara summers may not vary much from our winters, but locals know how these balmy days and light-filled evenings bring with them a certain sense of freedom.
Business	By Rachel Weight	| Thu Jun 05, 2008 | 6:00am
The Truth Behind Tonic
Situated where you're bound to pass at least once on your average night downtown, 634 State Street has been a nightlife hotspot throughout its many evolutions. But since opening at the address three years ago, Tonic-with a huge dance floor and mix of resident and far-flung deejays bumping hip-hop, electronic, and rock jams-has established itself as the weekend place to be for the college kids, out-of-towners, and anyone looking to shake their rump amid a crowd of sweaty revelers.
Arts & Entertainment	By Indy Staff	| Thu Jun 05, 2008 | 6:00am
Yesterday's Party, Tomorrow's Buzz
From the spire of the Arlington to the sands under Stearns Wharf, our main drag is consumed by businesses that cater to the idea of going out on the town, which is why State Street is a party mecca for anyone in a 100-mile radius.
Film & TV	By Indy Staff	| Thu Jan 24, 2008 | 6:00am
An Introduction to the 2008 Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Yes, it is crunch time on Chapala, as the city's proudest and most successful festival operation gears up for another 10 days of film-obsessive activity. Our rich little tourist town will host stars, artistes, craft people, seminars, panels, swanky parties, homegrown filmmakers, and what is, for some of us, the festival's heart and soul: films from around the globe inviting us to reflect on both the state of the world and the state of the cinematic art form.


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The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) is "the political voice of the national environmental movement and the only organization devoted full-time to shaping a pro-environment Congress and White House." The organization, founded by Marion Edey, serves as a network for 30 different affiliates located in various states. It was the top-spending, non-disclosing liberal group in the 2012 election cycle, according to the Center for Responsive Politics, investing about $11 million in political advertisements that expressly advocated for the election or defeat of federal candidates.[1]
The LCV boasts a track record of demonstrated ability "to use the democratic process to improve the environment." The LCV says that it has defeated 60 percent of the anti-environmental candidates targeted by its Dirty Dozen campaigns since 1996 and helped hundreds of environmental leaders to victory, both on Capitol Hill and at the ballot box.[2]
1 2012 Election Contributions
2 Leadership
3 Board of Directors
3.1 Former Board Members
6 Articles and Resources
6.1 Related SourceWatch Resources
2012 Election Contributions
The League of Conservation voters has devoted $4.4 Million towards the defeat of the "Dirty Dozen," a group of Republicans who oppose environmental regulation.[3]
Gene Karpinski serves as current president. Karpinski was a lobbyist for the U.S. Public Interest Research Group for 21 years. He is the former field director for liberal nonprofits People for the American Way and Congress Watch.
Patrick Collins serves as senior vice president of finance and amdministration. Collins is the Former chief financial officer at M + R Strategic Services, a Washington, D.C.-based public relations firm.
Navin Nayak serves as senior vice-president of campaigns. Nayak served as deputy campaign manager for Clean Energy Works, a national campaign to push for climate change legislation
Tiernan Sittenfeld serves as senior vice president of government affairs. Sittenfeld lobbied for environmental preservation at the U.S. Public Interest Research Group. Sittenfeld was also the former co-director for the Heritage Forests Campaign.
Scott Nathan is the chairman of the Board of Directors. He is also the chief risk officer at Baupost Group, a Boston investment firm.
Deb Callahan, former President
LCV lists its current Board on its website.[4] Current and some former Board members as of May 2013 include:
John Adams, Natural Resources Defense Council
Paul Austin, Conservation Minnesota and Conservation Minnesota Voter Center
Brent Blackwelder (honorary), Friends of the Earth
Sherwood Boehlert, Accord Group
Carol Browner, The Albright Group, LLC
Marcia Bystryn, New York League of Conservation Voters
Brendon Cechovic, Washington Conservation Voters
Carrie Clark, Conservation Council of North Carolina
Manny Diaz, Lydecker Diaz
George T. Frampton, Jr., Boies, Shiller & Flexner
Wade Greene (honorary), Rockefeller Financial Services, Inc.
Rampa R. Hormel, Global Environment Project Institute
John Hunting (honorary), Beldon Fund
Tom Kiernan, National Parks Conservation Association
Fred Krupp, Environmental Defense
Martha Marks, REP America
Winsome McIntosh, Philanthropic Strategies, Inc.
William H. Meadows III, The Wilderness Society
Jorge Mursuli, People for the American Way
Jonathan Poisner, Oregon League of Conservation Voters
John D. Podesta, Georgetown University Law Center - Visiting Professor
Lana Pollack, Michigan Environmental Council
Marie W. Ridder, Trust for Public Lands
Bill Roberts, Chair; Beldon Fund
Larry Rockefeller, American Conservation Association
Theodore Roosevelt IV, Lehman Brothers, Inc.
Donald K. Ross, Rockefeller Family & Associates
Rodger O. Schlickeisen, Vice Chair; Defenders of Wildlife
Debbie Sease, Secretary' Sierra Club
Peggy Shepard, West Harlem Environmental Action, Inc.
S. Bruce Smart, Jr., Former Undersecretary of Commerce
Linda B. Uihlein, Brico Fund LLC
John Hill Watts(honorary), Fischer, Francis, Trees & Watts, Inc.
Joanne Witty, Brooklyn Bridge Park Development Corp.
Ed Zuckerman, Federation of State Conservation Leagues
Marcia Aronoff, Environmental Defense
Everett (Brownie) Carson, Natural Resources Council of Maine
Donna F. Edwards - currently on leave of absence, The Arca Foundation
Lisa Guthrie, Virginia League of Conservation Voters
Paul W. Hansen
John (Jay) Harris, Changing Horizons Fund
Denis Hayes, Treasurer; Bullitt Foundation
In 2010, the League of Conservation Voters' total revenue was $19.5 million, with $19 million going towards expenses. It possessed $6.4 million in Net Assets.[5].
The League of Conservation Voters, Inc.
Progressive Donor Network
soft money
Frank E. Loy - Former Chairman
Betsy Loyless - Former Political Director
↑ Center for Responsive Politics, League of Conservation Voters, OpenSecrets.org, accessed May 2013.
↑ League of Conservation Voters, Mission, organizational website, accessed May 2013.
↑ Reity O'Brienemail, Nonprofit profile: League of Conservation Voters Inc., Center for Public Integrity, October 3, 2012.
↑ League of Conservation Voters, Board, organizational website, accessed May 2013.
↑ League of Conservation Voters, Form 990, organizational IRS filing, 2010.
Retrieved from "https://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=League_of_Conservation_Voters&oldid=617156"


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El Dorado (Arkansas) Officials Are Posting Bible Verses on City Facebook Pages October 29, 2015 Hemant Mehta
El Dorado (Arkansas) Officials Are Posting Bible Verses on City Facebook Pages
The leaders in El Dorado, Arkansas have a nasty habit of posting Bible verses on the Facebook walls of the city's official page and the police department:
So the Freedom From Religion Foundation sent city officials multiple letters warning them about the legal problems. If they continue doing this, they could face a lawsuit.
The response?
Alderman Vance Williamson, who made the motion on Oct. 8 to repost the 40 Days' topics to the municipal Facebook pages, argued that the city is not promoting one religion over another.
Williamson said he has seen postings pertaining to other religious beliefs on the city's Facebook pages.
[Mayor Frank Hash] made similar statements regarding postings on the city's websites, "There are no restrictions. If an atheist wants to post something on there, they can. There's no limitations, as long as it's in good taste."
Anyone who actually uses Facebook can tell you that's not how it works.
There's a difference between strangers making posts on a public page and city leaders themselves making those posts. The two are even separated from each other because Facebook knows most visitors only care about the "official" posts.
So this battle isn't over just because strangers can post things on the city's Facebook wall.
That said, FFRF is urging atheists to make posts on those pages (emphasis theirs).
… FFRF encourages its members to accept the alderman's invitation to tastefully promote atheism and minority religions on the city's Facebook pages.
Please visit the Facebook pages below and advocate your personal viewpoint on religion, whether you identify as atheist, humanist, Pastafarian, Satanist, or anything else at all. Please be polite and be respectful — do not give the city any legitimate reason to remove your posts.
It would be helpful to include an objection to using the city Facebook to promote Christianity. Religion is divisive!
City officials have reached out to the religious group Alliance Defending Freedom for legal help… so you know this is just going to get worse for them since they'll likely be getting awful advice.
Have fun paying FFRF's legal bill, El Dorado residents. Because that's what you'll be doing if your local leaders keep this charade going.
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Trump Surrogate Looks Forward To Supreme Court Criminalizing Flag Burning
Even though Megyn Kelly clearly disagreed with Donald Trump's anti-American demand that flag burners should be prosecuted and/or stripped of citizenship, she nonetheless offered a friendly forum for a Trump supporter – and attorney, no less – to equate flag-burning protest with arson and to suggest that kind of dissent should be squelched.
By NewsHound Ellen
Nobody should be allowed to burn the American flag - if they do, there must be consequences - perhaps loss of citizenship or year in jail!
As I've previously written, Trump's tweet was probably prompted by Fox's repeated demonization of Hampshire College for removing its American flag after students had burned one. Last night, The O'Reilly Factor continued that effort when Bill O'Reilly praised producer Jesse Watters' ambush of the college president. Watters literally put his foot in the door of the college president's home and refused to move it after repeated requests. But Trump BFF O'Reilly told Watters, "You were polite to him. So, um, he's a villain and a coward."
In other words, the flag fascism has been a joint Fox/Trump effort. Who knows how they may collude next?
Kelly made it sound as though the flag had been removed because college "cupcakes," as she sneeringly referred to the students, couldn't bear the sight of it. In fact, the flag was removed because it had become a focal point of protest (some students had burned it in protest of Donald Trump's election) and the college president wanted to address the issues and concerns of students without having the flag involved.
Instead of correcting the record, Democratic guest Julie Roginsky validated Kelly's specious attack.
Nevertheless after her requisite round of hammy condemnation, Kelly tacitly acknowledged that she understood very well what was really going on. She also did a fine job of standing up for the principles from here on (transcript excerpts via FoxNews.com):
KELLY: [Students are] not saying they can't function on the face of it, they're saying, to us it means something else.
But the other guest, Trump supporter and attorney David Wohl, didn't care – and the heck with the First Amendment!
WOHL: Well, Trump said no one should be able to burn the flag and he's absolutely right. You know, Megyn, the Supreme Court in 1989 decided that burning the flag was somehow protected free speech. You burn anything else you go to jail. The flag, it's fine. And you know Americans and the Americans that put Mr. Trump in office are just so fed up with this garbage climate where it's cool to disparage America, it's cool to burn flags, it's cool to hate cops and hate the military.
KELLY: Yes. But there's the First Amendment –
WOHL: And guess what –
KELLY: The problem for your argument is that little thing called the First Amendment and it's very clear --
WOHL: Well now, Megyn, here's the thing. There's going to be a newly constituted Supreme Court soon as we know and it's going to be more conservative and my guest is this whole issue will be revisited and if it is, look out. Because I suspect it will be reversed.
Of course, there's a huge difference between arson and burning a flag. You'd think a lawyer like Wohl would recognize that, as the U.S. Supreme Court undoubtedly did.
To her credit, Kelly followed this discussion with an interview with Jonathan Turley, professor at George Washington University Law School. He also nicely smacked down Wohl's contention:
TURLEY: The flag represents our collective rights and you hardly honor it by abridging those rights which is what is being suggested. The First Amendment has never been amended. It has never been reduced. It's served us so well since the founding of this republic. And the suggestion that we should now amend the First Amendment because of what on average is about five to seven flag burnings a year I think is rather reckless. I mean, the question is, do you want the government in the business of criminalizing speech. Those people that want to allow Congress to do it have got to think about the implications of that.
But in Trump land, facts and logic don't matter, only performance, perception, propaganda and, most of all, power.
Watch the kind of "freedom" Trumpsters envision above, from the November 29, 2016 The Kelly File.
Crossposted at News Hounds.
David Wohl, Donald Trump, flag burning, Fox News, Jonathan Turley, Julie Roginsky, Megyn Kelly, The Kelly File
Hampshire College Calls Cops On Fox News' Jesse Watters
For the yahoos at Fox, "liberty" means trying to suppress the rights of others.
The Kelly File Shreds Trump's Defense Of Corey Lewandowski
Nice to see them chewing on each other instead of Democrats for a change.
Megyn Kelly Slams David Wohl For Vilifying Women Who Don't Report Sexual Assaults Right Away
David Wohl, Trump surrogate argued if women don't come forward immediately after a sexual assault, it didn't really happen and Megyn Kelly explained it was because women fear retribution by powerful men.
Megyn Kelly's Hilariously Biased Discussion Of Sexual Assault On Campus Proves She's Still Old School Fox Propaganda
Anyone who thinks that Megyn Kelly is some kind of "new Fox" anchor who is a serious voice for women should watch her jaw-dropping bias in a discussion that suggested the only problem of sexual assault on campuses is that men are wrongly [...]
Megyn Kelly: Women Fear Being 'Attacked Brutally If They Come Forward'
Trump's surrogates have been victimizing women again who've been coming forward with accounts of his sexual abuse and Megyn Kelly knocked down their petty attacks.
Has Megyn Kelly Started To Pull Her Punches Against Donald Trump?
Now that Megyn Kelly has gotten Donald Trump to agree to an interview, there are already signs that she has softened her stance on him.


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Mister Rogers has been riding his bicycle and talks about how learning to do so took practice. He arrives with an invitation to a reception for Sara Saturday taking place tomorrow at the castle. As he takes out paper to write a reply to King Friday, Mister Rogers comes across a teddy bear and sings Please Don't Think It's Funny. The Trolley arrives and waits as Mister Rogers writes his reply.
In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Handyman Negri is working at the castle and accepts the reply delivered by the Trolley. Daniel Striped Tiger calls Handyman Negri to the clock where they talk about preparations for the reception. Handyman Negri would like to play the guitar at the reception but does not have anything to wear. Daniel suggests that he visit Mrs. Frogg at the Museum where she is hosting a special on men's fashions.
Inside the Museum, Handyman Negri sees a variety of costumes from around the world throughout history. After viewing the many costumes, Handyman Negri decides that he will borrow a traditional tuxedo with tails.
Meanwhile, at the castle, King Friday and Edgar Cooke are reading the invitation responses in preparation for the reception. Handyman Negri requests to be a part of the program.
Back at the house, Mister Rogers draws a picture of an envelope and explains how to address an envelope for mailing. He concludes by talking about waiting patiently for things you might be looking forward to.
Mister Rogers explains that the invitation to the reception was delivered by Mr. McFeely who sped by on his bicycle and threw the envelope to him.
The invitation is addressed to "Misterogers 15213" and Mister Rogers explains that 15213 is his local zip code. The zip code in Pittsburgh, PA is 15213.
After Handyman Negri accepts Mister Rogers' reply, he places it on one of the castle's upper balconies. A sharp eye will catch the envelope falling through the bottom of the balcony.
The models in the men's fashion show were members of the production crew for the Neighborhood program.
Daniel Striped Tiger
Edgar Cooke
Handyman Negri
Mrs. Frogg
X the Owl
Please Don't Think It's Funny
Produced by WQED - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for National Educational Television
Models: Rick Ceballos, Andrew Green, Bernard Jessol, Paul Kawecki, Bill Law, Don Sabolovic
Fashion Show Produced by David Newell
Neighbor: Joe Negri
Producer: Fred Rogers
Director: David Fu-Ying Chen
Executive Producer: Paul K. Taff
Production funds for this series were provided by a grant from The Sears-Roebuck Foundation and a children's program fund established by N.E.T. affiliated stations.
© 1968 National Educational Television and Radio Center


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San Jose artist selected for $150,000 Knight…
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San Jose artist selected for $150,000 Knight Foundation fellowship
Exhibition District founder Erin Salazar among seven Public Spaces Fellows nationwide
Exhibition District founder and executive director Erin Salazar of San Jose is one of seven Knight Public Spaces Fellows. Each fellow will receive $150,000 in recognition of their work. (Photo by Briana Gardener)
By Sal Pizarro | spizarro@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group
PUBLISHED: June 19, 2019 at 11:00 am | UPDATED: June 19, 2019 at 8:16 pm
Four years ago, Erin Salazar launched the Exhibition District, an audacious idea to paint murals on some 40,000 square feet of blank walls in San Jose. Her plan was to raise money for supplies and to pay artists for their work.
Today, her success is evident on nearly every block downtown. While the Exhibition District hasn't been responsible for all of downtown's murals and other street art — Empire Seven Studios, Phantom Galleries and the San Jose Downtown Association have also played big roles — you can't understate Salazar's contribution to creating a more engaging city core.
For those efforts, Salazar was announced Wednesday as a Knight Public Spaces Fellow, one of seven nationwide. The Knight Foundation is giving each of the fellows $150,000 in funding in recognition of their work to create more engaging public spaces. The awards were announced at the Knight Public Spaces Forum in Philadelphia.
"These rare people see something different when they look at streets, parks and sidewalks," said Sam Gill, the Knight Foundation's vice president for communities and impact. "They see a vision of how our communities could look, feel and be different."
Artists work on their portion of the 100 Block Mural Project at theValley Title building in downtown San Jose on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019.(Sal Pizarro/Bay Area News Group)
Walter Hood, the creative director and founder of Berkeley-based Hood Design Studio, was also named a Knight Public Spaces Fellow. More than 2,000 candidates were nominated nationwide through a national call that launched in February.
Salazar, speaking by phone from Philadelphia, said she was "so humbled" by the award and thankful for her team at the Exhibition District — Operations Director Ellina Yin, who herself was honored this year as one of the Knight Foundation's Emerging City Champions, and Project Manager Haley Cardamon, founder of the San Jose Day festival.. "I'm just over the moon," Salazar said.
She said the team is looking forward to leveraging the funding to ensure more public spaces are places where the entire community can gather and are not accessible only to the rich and healthy. By working to create affordable workspaces for our creative community, Salazar said, "we can afford to retain the people who call this place home."
Salazar's work extends beyond murals, too. She helped found Local Color, an artists' hub that included studio and retail spaces, which was housed for more than two years in the old Woolworth building on South First Street. With that building being developed, Local Color is in the process of moving its operations to the Valley Title building on South First and San Carlos.
That's an appropriate new home since it's also the site of one the Exhibition District's most lauded works, the 100 Block Mural Project. The mosaic of 100 murals, each 3 foot square, was created in Februrary by artists from around the Bay Area and elsewhere.
Salazar graduated with a degree in fine arts from San Jose State, where she also founded the university's fine arts club, the Dirty Brushes. She serves on the San Jose Downtown Association's Historic District Committee and is also on the board of Friends of Levitt Pavilion, which is working to bring a stage with 50 free concerts a year to St. James Park.
Sal Pizarro
Sal Pizarro has written the Around Town column for The Mercury News since 2005. His column covers the people and events surrounding the cultural scene in Silicon Valley. In addition, he writes Cocktail Chronicles, a feature column on Silicon Valley bars and nightclubs.
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