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De Nieuwe Vaart of Nieuwevaart is een 17e-eeuws kanaal in Amsterdam dat vanaf het Oosterdok naar Amsterdam-Oost loopt.

Werfmuseum 't Kromhout is aan de Nieuwe Vaart gevestigd. De westkap wordt nog steeds gebruikt als scheepswerf, de oosthal is ingericht als museum. Ook de Oosterkerk staat nabij de Nieuwe Vaart.

Locatie
Vanaf het Kattenburgerplein, naast het Scheepvaartmuseum, loopt de Nieuwe Vaart in zuidoostelijke richting tussen de Oostelijke Eilanden aan de noordkant en de Kadijken aan de zuidkant. De Oostelijke Eilanden worden door het kanaal van de stad gescheiden en zijn alleen via bruggen over de vaart bereikbaar. Bij de Dageraadsbrug sluit de Nieuwe Vaart aan bij de Singelgracht en loopt verder in oostelijke richting langs de Cruquiskade en het Zeeburgerpad, tot aan de Zeeburgersluis. Dit oostelijk deel van de Nieuwe Vaart loopt parallel aan het Lozingskanaal en vormt de zuidgrens van het Oostelijk Havengebied.

Aan de noordkant van de Nieuwe Vaart ligt (op de Oostelijke Eilanden), een straat die van noordwest tot zuidoost vier keer van naam verandert: Kattenburgerplein - Kattenburgergracht - Wittenburgergracht - Oostenburgergracht. Vanaf 1952 vormen deze gezamenlijk de "Eilandenboulevard" die in 2019 grondig werd gerenoveerd, waardoor er sindsdien beduidend minder autoverkeer over de weg gaat.Van 1878 tot omstreeks 1950 lag hier het spoorwegemplacement Oostenburgergracht. Langs het noordelijk deel van de zuidkant loopt een straat die Nieuwe Vaart heet, langs het zuidelijk deel de Kruithuisstraat. Aan Nieuwe Vaart nr. 5-9 is het hoofdkantoor van de gemeentelijke Dienst Infrastructuur Verkeer en Vervoer gevestigd.

Het noordwestelijk einde van de Nieuwe Vaart wordt gemarkeerd door de Kattenburgerbrug, die de Prins Hendrikkade verbindt met het Kattenburgerplein. Halverwege het westelijk deel van het kanaal ligt tegenover de Oosterkerk de Pelikaanbrug. De Dageraadsbrug, deel van een druk verkeersplein, ligt op het punt waar de Nieuwe Vaart aansluit bij de Singelgracht en in oostelijke richting afbuigt. Over het oostelijk deel van de Nieuwe Vaart liggen drie bruggen, waaronder de brug in de Panamalaan. Ook is er een spoorbrug voor de spoorlijn tussen Station Amsterdam Centraal en Station Amsterdam Muiderpoort naar het Oosten van Nederland.

Geschiedenis
De Nieuwe Vaart ontstond in de 17e eeuw bij de aanleg van het buitendijkse eiland Kattenburg. Het eiland stak zo ver het IJ in dat er problemen met slib ontstonden. Om voor goede doorstroming te zorgen, werd in 1649 een kanaal gegraven, de Nieuwe Vaart.

Oorspronkelijk was er maar één brug over de Nieuwe Vaart naar de Oostelijke Eilanden. Door deze Kattenburgerbrug op te halen konden de bewoners zich afsluiten van de buitenwereld. Dit kwam goed van pas bij het Bijltjesoproer in 1787 van Oranjegezinde scheepstimmerlieden op Kattenburg tegen het patriotsgezinde stadsbestuur.

Ook bij het Aardappeloproer in 1917 speelde de Nieuwe Vaart een rol. Een schuit met aardappelen werd op 30 juni door de Nieuwe Vaart naar het Entrepotdok gestuurd. Een groep vrouwen volgde de schuit en begon met stenen te gooien, waarop ruiters te paard in de lucht begonnen te schieten.

Het westelijk deel van de Nieuwe Vaart was sinds de 17e eeuw in gebruik voor scheepsbouw- en reparatie. Met de komst van stoomschepen in de tweede helft van de 19e eeuw werden er steeds meer havenactiviteiten naartoe verplaatst. De Nieuwe Vaart werd het havenbekken voor alle grote schepen, waardoor de meeste werven plaatsmaakten voor pakhuizen. Met het steeds groter worden van de stoomschepen verplaatsten de havenactiviteiten zich omstreeks 1900 naar het Oostelijk Havengebied.

Vanaf 2010
In januari 2011 werd Vereniging de Nieuwe Vaart opgericht. Deze vereniging behartigt de belangen van de bewoners van woonboten in het westelijk deel van de Nieuwe Vaart. De vereniging werd opgericht door woonbootbewoners naar aanleiding van herinrichtingsplannen door stadsdeel Centrum waarbij de meeste ligplaatsen voor woonboten in de Nieuwe Vaart zouden verdwijnen. Het grootste deel van de woonboten is echter daarna gehandhaafd en het talud Eilandenboulevard langs de woonboten werd van 2020 t/m 2022 vernieuwd en meer open gemaakt. Daarbij zijn een aantal bestaande bomen in het talud verwijderd om zo het zicht naar het water opener te maken. Dit is gerealiseerd ondanks protesten van woonbootbewoners.

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LISBON, Md. — The Maryland Horse Council's Maryland Equine Transition Service has been fully operational for just over five months.
In that short time, though, the nonprofit program has posted impressive numbers demonstrating the ongoing need for its popular service to the Maryland horse community.
The METS program emerged from an August 2017 brainstorming session and was funded, beginning in January 2018, by a three-year grant from The Right Horse Initiative.
"Although we were not in full effect until August, we have been taking phone calls since March, shortly after we received the grant," said Carrie Hull, the Maryland Horse Council's executive director.
Hull added its program director, Brittney Carow has "fielded over 100 phone calls and emails for owners needing assistance." She also has conducted 30 visits and assessed 61 horses of all types, facing all sorts of situations.
Last, but most importantly, "since August, METS has played a role in placing nine horses," said Carow. "Two additional horses, were able to stay current owners due in part to METS' involvement.
That network has begun to expand and include members of the equine community throughout the Mid-Atlantic states, such as Michelle Craig, an owner of Westwind Farms, in Upperville, Va.
Conversations with Understanding's trainer and the manager at the farm where Understanding was staying seemed to reinforce Craig's initial feeling that Understanding would be a good fit for Westwind Farm.
"I went up the next day and brought my trailer with me," said Craig.
That quiet acceptance came to the fore when Craig was bringing Understanding home and got stuck in traffic. She said she realized she would not have enough time to go back to her farm, unload Understanding and then go back to pick up her children at school.
Indeed, such protection is the ultimate goal of the METS program.
"The challenge that we face is that METS does not own the horses," Hull said, "but we try to offer as much assistance as possible" to re-home the horses.
Having the owner make the decision is a critical aspect of METS's mission, Carow said.
"We're trying to be the step before it gets to the point of animal control having to step in," she said.
They also are hoping that the more they can get the METS name out and about, the more they'll be able to not only change more experienced riders' perspectives about where to find their next horse, but also increase opportunities to place horses in their growing program.


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HARRISBURG – Senator Scott Martin (R-13) will continue to play a leading role in improving the management of high school athletics as a member of the Pennsylvania Athletic Oversight Committee.
Martin was appointed to the six-member panel this week by Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati (R-25).
The Pennsylvania Athletic Oversight Committee reviews all issues pertaining to sports and athletic competitions that are sanctioned by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association. The committee also prepares an annual report with recommendations for the General Assembly.
"It is important to ensure all of Pennsylvania's student athletes have a chance to participate in quality competitions on a level playing field," Martin said. "I look forward to working on this committee over the next two years to gather feedback on the current state of school sports and make improvements that will benefit all schools and students."
Martin brings a unique perspective to the committee as an award-winning school athlete in both football and wrestling. He attended Lancaster Catholic High School where he not only was an all-star on the football field, but also earned All-American status as a PIAA State Heavyweight Wrestling Champion and National High School Heavyweight Wrestling Champion.
Martin also served on the Board of Directors of the Dr. Gene A. Carpenter Football Foundation and volunteers as a youth sports coach. While a student at Millersville University, he was named a three-time 1st Team PSAC Defensive Tackle and two-time All-American. After his college career, Martin was a free agent camp invitee of the New York Giants in the NFL and had three different stints in the Arena Football League.

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Nyaminyami is een riviergod van de Afrikaanse Tonga volksstam in Zambia en Zimbabwe. Hij woont samen met zijn vrouw in de rivier de Zambezi.

Hij heeft het hoofd van een vis en het lichaam van een slang. Hoe groot hij is weet niemand, maar volgens de Tonga moet hij enorm groot zijn. Zijn afbeelding is veelvuldig terug te vinden op allerlei plaatselijke curiosa.

Nyaminyami is de beschermer van de bewoners van de Zambezi-vallei.  Tijdens periodes van hongersnood staat hij hun toe zich te voeden met het vlees van zijn eigen lichaam. Zij op hun beurt, beloven hun loyaliteit aan hem door het uitvoeren van ceremoniële dansen.
Alles wordt aan hem toegeschreven, van de kleinste aardschok tot en met de grootste droogteperiode en/of overstroming. Hij kwam vooral in de belangstelling tijdens de problemen met de bouw van de Kariba-dam, waarvoor in 1957 ongeveer 57.000 Tonga en vijfduizend wilde dieren moesten verhuizen naar vaak onherbergzame gebieden.

Nyaminyami en de bouw van de Kariba-dam
Volgens de legendes van de Tonga verbleven Nyaminyami en zijn vrouw gedurende vele jaren veilig in hun woonplaats in Kariba. Hieraan kwam echter een einde toen de blanken er omstreeks 1955 een stuwdam bouwden.

Nyaminyami's vrouw was, volgens de Tonga, op het ogenblik van het begin van de bouwwerken via de indrukwekkende Kariwa kloof, vertrokken naar de lager gelegen gebieden om er de gebeden van de daar wonende mensen te aanhoren. Haar terugkeer werd daarna door deze stuwdam verhinderd.

Omdat Nyaminyami niet gestoord wenste te worden duurde het enkele jaren voordat hij zich van dit probleem bewust werd. In een poging zich terug met zijn echtgenote te herenigen veroorzaakte hij in 1957 en 1958 de grootste overstromingen sinds duizend jaar in het Kariba gebied. Hierdoor verloren een honderdtal mensen het leven en werd de stuwdam ernstig beschadigd.

Aan de stamoudsten en hun geestelijke mediums werd gevraagd om Nyaminyami's goedkeuring te verkrijgen voor het indammen van de Zambezi. Nyaminyami stemde uiteindelijk toe en werd daardoor gedoemd om gescheiden te leven van zijn vrouw.

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Synopsis For Arrow's 150th Episode Teases An Adventure Like None Before It
By Eric Joseph @RealEricJoseph 6 months ago
For the past few months, we've all been speculating on what'll go down in Arrow's 150th episode. Seeing as how it's titled "Emerald Archer," it was only natural to assume that we could learn more about Oliver Queen's estranged sister who shares a similar affinity for green leather outfits and compound bows. Of course, this was merely an educated guess.
To be honest, all we really knew about the milestone was that Stephen Amell said it was "so much fun" to film, and that other key members of the cast and crew touted it as being unlike any previous installment in the series. I thought those statements to be somewhat rooted in hyperbole at the time, but now it's become clear that no exaggeration had been used.
Here, take a look at the synopsis for the episode in question and make sure you're sitting down before reading:
ARROW FILMS THEIR 150TH EPISODE AS A DOCUMENTARY ENTITLED "THE HOOD AND THE RISE OF VIGILANTES" NARRATED BY KELSEY GRAMMER — The 150th episode of "Arrow" showcases a documentary entitled "The Hood and the rise of vigilantism" starring Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell), Felicity Smoak (Emily Bett Rickards), and the rest of Team Arrow. As a camera crew follows Oliver and team around to talk about their past as vigilantes and what the Green Arrow means to Star City, Oliver must also deal with William's (guest star Jack Moore) return from boarding school as well as a new threat to the city. The episode will feature "documentary footage" captured by the BTS crew and interviews from those who have worked alongside the Green Arrow. The documentary is narrated by Kelsey Grammer. Glen Winter directed the episode written by Marc Guggenheim & Emilio Ortega Aldrich (#712). Original airdate 2/4/2019.
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Now, who here thought we'd be treated to a faux documentary narrated by Kelsey Grammer? Don't raise your hands all at once.
If properly executed, this could wind up being one of the better episodes in an already exciting season. In fact, I'm wondering if the interview footage seen in the most recent trailer was taken from this, but I guess we won't know until the time comes.
Arrow returns with new episodes on Monday, January 21st on The CW. "Emerald Archer," however, is set to debut on February 4th.
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Lawn Army locally owned or is it a national chain?
Can Lawn Army help me even if all I know about my lawn is that I would like it to look better than it does now?
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For patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis, an engagement interview on treatment acceptance has no effect on acceptance of depression treatment, and depression scores are modestly better with sertraline treatment versus cognitive behavioral therapy after 12 weeks of treatment, according to a study published online Feb. 26 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
TUESDAY, Feb. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- For patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis, an engagement interview on treatment acceptance has no effect on acceptance of depression treatment, and depression scores are modestly better with sertraline treatment versus cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) after 12 weeks of treatment, according to a study published online Feb. 26 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Rajnish Mehrotra, M.D., from the University of Washington in Seattle, and colleagues conducted a parallel-group, open-label, randomized controlled trial examining the effect of an engagement interview on treatment acceptance in 184 patients receiving hemodialysis for at least three months and with a Beck Depression Inventory-II score of 15 or greater (phase 1). In phase 2, the efficacy of CBT versus sertraline was compared in 120 patients.
The researchers observed no difference in the proportion of participants who initiated treatment after the engagement or control visit (66 versus 64 percent; P = 0.77). Sertraline treatment resulted in lower Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptoms-Clinician-Rated at 12 weeks compared with CBT (effect estimate, −1.84; 95 percent confidence interval, −3.54 to −0.13; P = 0.035). Compared with the CBT group, adverse events were more frequent in the sertraline group.
"The information from this clinical trial should facilitate individualized patient and provider decisions on options for treating depression in patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis," the authors write.


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§ 625 ILCS 5/11-601.5. Driving 26 miles per hour or more in excess of applicable limit. Illinois Traffic Lawyer (312) 714-2800
Sec. 11-601.5. Driving 26 miles per hour or more in excess of applicable limit. (a) A person who drives a vehicle upon any highway of this State at a speed that is 26 miles per hour or more but less than 35 miles per hour in excess of the applicable maximum speed limit established under this Chapter or a local ordinance commits a Class B misdemeanor. (b) A person who drives a vehicle upon any highway of this State at a speed that is 35 miles per hour or more in excess of the applicable maximum speed limit established under this Chapter or a local ordinance commits a Class A misdemeanor.
EFFECT OF AMENDMENTS.
The 2010 amendment by P.A. 96-1002, effective January 1, 2011, substituted "30 miles" for "40 miles" in the section heading; added (a); and added the (b) designation.
The 2011 amendment by P.A. 96-1507, effective January 27, 2011, in the section heading and in (a), substituted "31 miles" for "30 miles".
The 2013 amendment by P.A. 98-511, effective January 1, 2014, substituted "26 miles" for "31 miles" in the section heading and in (a); and substituted "35 miles" for "40 miles" in (a) and (b).
Misdemeanor Traffic Offenses in Illinois can be punishable by a fine, a jail sentence or both. Persons charged with such offenses should consult an attorney immediately. The most commonly prosecuted misdemeanor traffic offenses include the following:
driving under the influence (DUI)
driving on a suspended or revoked license
speeding 26 mph or more in excess of the limit
leaving the scene of a property damage accident
fleeing or attempting to elude the police
driving a commercial vehicle while license is suspended, revoked, or driver has been placed out of service
The initial court date for a traffic violation classified as misdemeanor is an arraignment date. This is not a trial date. Persons charged with a misdemeanor should appear in court with an attorney. Every person receiving a traffic ticket is entitled to receive a copy of the charge in writing. The ticket must contain the following information:
name of the accused;
nature of the charge;
statute or ordinance alleged to be violated; and
date, time and location of the alleged violation.
Other information on the ticket is statistical in nature and not required to properly charge a violation. When there is a defect in a ticket, in most instances any objection to this defect must be made before a trial occurs.
The maximum penalty for a Class A misdemeanor is up to one year incarceration as well as a fine of $2500.
(730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-55) Sec. 5-4.5-55. CLASS A MISDEMEANORS; SENTENCE. For a Class A misdemeanor:
(a) TERM. The sentence of imprisonment shall be a determinate sentence of less than one year. (b) PERIODIC IMPRISONMENT. A sentence of periodic imprisonment shall be for a definite term of less than one year, except as otherwise provided in Section 5-5-3 or 5-7-1 (730 ILCS 5/5-5-3 or 5/5-7-1). (c) IMPACT INCARCERATION. See Section 5-8-1.2 (730 ILCS 5/5-8-1.2) concerning eligibility for the county impact incarceration program. (d) PROBATION; CONDITIONAL DISCHARGE. Except as provided in Section 5-5-3 or 5-6-2 (730 ILCS 5/5-5-3 or 5/5-6-2), the period of probation or conditional discharge shall not exceed 2 years. The court shall specify the conditions of probation or conditional discharge as set forth in Section 5-6-3 (730 ILCS 5/5-6-3). (e) FINE. A fine not to exceed $2,500 for each offense or the amount specified in the offense, whichever is greater, may be imposed. A fine may be imposed in addition to a sentence of conditional discharge, probation, periodic imprisonment, or imprisonment. See Article 9 of Chapter V (730 ILCS 5/Ch. V, Art. 9) for imposition of additional amounts and determination of amounts and payment. (f) RESTITUTION. See Section 5-5-6 (730 ILCS 5/5-5-6) concerning restitution. (g) CONCURRENT OR CONSECUTIVE SENTENCE. The sentence shall be concurrent or consecutive as provided in Section 5-8-4 (730 ILCS 5/5-8-4). (h) DRUG COURT. See Section 20 of the Drug Court Treatment Act (730 ILCS 166/20) concerning eligibility for a drug court program. (i) CREDIT FOR HOME DETENTION. See Section 5-4.5-100 (730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-100) concerning credit for time spent in home detention prior to judgment. (j) GOOD BEHAVIOR ALLOWANCE. See the County Jail Good Behavior Allowance Act (730 ILCS 130/) for rules and regulations for good behavior allowance. (k) ELECTRONIC HOME DETENTION. See Section 5-8A-3 (730 ILCS 5/5-8A-3) concerning eligibility for electronic home detention. (Source: P.A. 97-697, eff. 6-22-12.)
A Class B misdemeanor by comparison, basically has a punishment with half the severity of a Class A misdemeanor. This type of offense has a maximum penalty of 180 days incarceration in the county jail, with a maximum fine of $1500. (730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-60)
(730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-60) Sec. 5-4.5-60. CLASS B MISDEMEANORS; SENTENCE. For a Class B misdemeanor: (a) TERM. The sentence of imprisonment shall be a determinate sentence of not more than 6 months. (b) PERIODIC IMPRISONMENT. A sentence of periodic imprisonment shall be for a definite term of up to 6 months or as otherwise provided in Section 5-7-1 (730 ILCS 5/5-7-1). (c) IMPACT INCARCERATION. See Section 5-8-1.2 (730 ILCS 5/5-8-1.2) concerning eligibility for the county impact incarceration program. (d) PROBATION; CONDITIONAL DISCHARGE. Except as provided in Section 5-6-2 (730 ILCS 5/5-6-2), the period of probation or conditional discharge shall not exceed 2 years. The court shall specify the conditions of probation or conditional discharge as set forth in Section 5-6-3 (730 ILCS 5/5-6-3). (e) FINE. A fine not to exceed $1,500 for each offense or the amount specified in the offense, whichever is greater, may be imposed. A fine may be imposed in addition to a sentence of conditional discharge, probation, periodic imprisonment, or imprisonment. See Article 9 of Chapter V (730 ILCS 5/Ch. V, Art. 9) for imposition of additional amounts and determination of amounts and payment. (f) RESTITUTION. See Section 5-5-6 (730 ILCS 5/5-5-6) concerning restitution. (g) CONCURRENT OR CONSECUTIVE SENTENCE. The sentence shall be concurrent or consecutive as provided in Section 5-8-4 (730 ILCS 5/5-8-4). (h) DRUG COURT. See Section 20 of the Drug Court Treatment Act (730 ILCS 166/20) concerning eligibility for a drug court program. (i) CREDIT FOR HOME DETENTION. See Section 5-4.5-100 (730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-100) concerning credit for time spent in home detention prior to judgment. (j) GOOD BEHAVIOR ALLOWANCE. See the County Jail Good Behavior Allowance Act (730 ILCS 130/) for rules and regulations for good behavior allowance. (k) ELECTRONIC HOME DETENTION. See Section 5-8A-3 (730 ILCS 5/5-8A-3) concerning eligibility for electronic home detention. (Source: P.A. 97-697, eff. 6-22-12.)
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G7 stablecoins chair, ECB member joins BIS Innovation Hub for CBDCs
by Miranda Wood
Today the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) announced that it has appointed Benoît Coeuré as head of the BIS Innovation Hub. The Hub fosters cross-border research of financial technologies for the central bank governing body. These include stablecoins, central bank digital currencies (CBDC), and payment systems.
Benoît Coeuré will leave his current role as chair of the BIS Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures for financial stability in January. Coeuré has additionally been an executive board member of the European Central Bank (ECB) for eight years and is chair of the G7 working group on global stablecoins.
In September, he made a detailed speech at the ECB on how stablecoins could challenge the supremacy of the US dollar. The address came just two days after he reportedly chaired a meeting between Facebook's Libra representatives and 26 central banks on trust and stability.
The more recent G7 working group report made the same conclusion; stablecoins are a "systemic risk", it found. But Coeuré is far from against digital currency innovations. He believes that central banks improving global payment systems can mitigate the risk privately owned currencies present.
In the September speech, he said: "the ECB and the Bank of Japan have already joined forces to examine the possible use of distributed ledger technology in financial market infrastructures. The next natural step would be for global central banks to join forces and jointly investigate the feasibility of CBDCs based on common technical standards."
This is almost precisely what the BIS Innovation Hub intends to do. There are three Hub Centres in Hong Kong, Switzerland, and (to be officially launched on Wednesday) Singapore. It was revealed last month that the Swiss branch would focus on CBDCs with the country's central bank and stock exchange owner SIX. So the appointment of Benoît Coeuré seems like the perfect fit.
"I am delighted to have Benoît on board to advance the important mission of the Hub, which is to harness innovation to improve the functioning of the international financial system," stated Agustín Carstens, BIS General Manager.
He added: "Technology-driven innovation is driving change in many fields and can bring great benefits for anyone who makes and receives payments. The Hub reflects central banks' commitment to share resources and lay the foundations for a bright future."
Coeuré himself was equally optimistic: "I look forward to bringing my expertise to the global central banking community at this time of rapid technological change. We must make the best use of innovation to support financial stability and promote financial inclusion."
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John Wayne's Plea for Civil Political Discourse
From the John Wayne Archive, a congratulatory telegram Wayne sent to President Lyndon B. Johnson after winning the 1963 presidential election. Photo courtesy of John Wayne Enterprises
Written by Michael Goldman
In early 2012, when John Wayne Enterprises asked me to begin researching John Wayne: The Genuine Article, a New York Times Bestselling book published in 2013, I had the privilege of going into John Wayne's personal Archive and examining his private papers first-hand. The book was conceptualized to be a "personal" look at Duke in his own words and point of view on various topics of deep importance to him. And few subjects were more important to John Wayne than the welfare of the country that gave him the opportunity to become a movie star and one of the most famous people who ever lived. He was, in other words, a deeply political creature.
More specifically, Duke was, as most people know, a rock-ribbed Conservative who, from the time he first campaigned for Dwight D. Eisenhower in the 1950s, routinely befriended, supported, raised money for, campaigned for, and voted for Republican candidates and causes. This was not news when I found his letters concerning the political causes he was passionate about. What was enlightening, however, was the fact that his Archive contained irrefutable proof that John Wayne considered himself an American first, Republican second, and was committed to the principles of civility and respect even when standing up for his ideals.
Indeed, I learned that a huge number of his closest friends were Hollywood Liberals: Kirk Douglas, Gregory Peck, Paul Newman, just to name a few. Duke would debate them in his letters, as he did Newman on December 13, 1961, when they exchanged views as to whether the Kennedy Administration was "Socialistic" or doing enough to defend the Middle Class. The debates were never personal—they were always respectful, intimate and caring even. When I thought about it, Duke's mentor and lifelong best friend was famed director John Ford, known to sometimes have very liberal leanings, and yet, two men in Hollywood could not have been closer.
I was blown away to find in Duke's datebook that in the 1970's, John Wayne regularly had lunches with famed cinematographer Haskell Wexler, who wrote Duke a thank-you note in December of 1977 for "the horse poetry gift" John Wayne had given him, promising that "you have love from all of us who worked with you." I knew Wexler was a legendary Hollywood Liberal in that era, and until he died last year, and that they ferociously disagreed about the Vietnam War. So in 2012, as I documented, I called Wexler and demanded an explanation for his friendship with John Wayne. Why were they wining, dining, and exchanging poetry?
Wexler explained that he was the director of the series of Great Western Bank commercials that Duke starred in in the 1970's, and the two realized they had far more in common than not during that association—the Old West, horses, poetry, filmmaking, and much more. He insisted John Wayne was consumed with the notion of "fairness and humaneness" in all things, political and otherwise, and that the notion of Duke refusing to consider "the other side" of issues or to have respect for those who disagreed with his strongly held views was merely "a caricature."
I also learned how John Wayne sent President Nixon many letters of support as Watergate broke. Then, as letters and speeches suggest, he appeared to become disappointed in Nixon when he realized not only were the charges against Nixon true, but that perhaps even worse, he had taken Nixon's word for it when he said they were not true. To John Wayne, a man's word was his bond. And so, some later letters and speeches, including a notable speech in 1974 that we quote in the book, indicate an increasing plea for civility, truthfulness, and mutual understanding that, he argued, was more important than mere politics.
Thus, if you haven't already read John Wayne: The Genuine Article, don't be surprised to learn that President Jimmy Carter penned the foreword—a politician who, as Carter articulates, John Wayne never voted for, and whom he largely disagreed with on a whole host of issues. We detail how and why Duke broke with his Republican brethren to lobby Senators of both parties to ratify Carter's drive to approve the Panama Canal Treaties, solely because he felt they were good for the country. As he supported Carter on that issue, his close friend, Ronald Reagan, who was preparing to run against Carter, was angered, and a back/forth letter exchange broke out between them, as we document. What is instructive is, what ended their disagreement had nothing to do with one man giving in or changing his position. It had to do with two friends eventually comprehending that their dispute might be harmful to their relationship. And so, they simply knocked it off.
As John Wayne eventually became sick, the Archives indicate that Carter visited him and called to check up on him when he was hospitalized, and of course, he signed the bill granting Duke posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal and eulogized him to the country as "the genuine article," which is where the book's sub-title comes from. And it was Carter who stated in in his foreword that what we need today is "more John Waynes."
Being just a couple weeks from a hugely divisive, bitter national election, Duke's example of courtesy and country first is not a bad one to emulate. After all, his relationship with Carter began exactly the same way that he welcomed the other Democratic presidents who were elected during his years in the national spotlight into office—Kennedy and LBJ. All three of them received a telegram from him upon winning. That telegram was identical in all three cases, and read simply, "Congratulations sir, from one of the loyal opposition."
Michael Goldman wrote the 2013 award-winning book that examined letters and documents from John Wayne's personal archive—John Wayne: The Genuine Article. Goldman has authored six books about major media-related topics, legends, and institutions, including co-authoring a textbook on filmmaking, an acclaimed coffee-table book on director Clint Eastwood's filmmaking techniques called Clint Eastwood: Master Filmmaker at Work, an authoritative history of the USC School of Cinematic Arts, and more. He has also written for acclaimed film journals like American Cinematographer, CineMontage, Millimeter, Post magazine, Variety, and consumer publications like the LA Times, Orange County Register, Philadelphia Inquirer and others. Goldman podcasts interviews with filmmakers monthly at the Studio Daily site in a series called Podcasts from the Front Lines. You can learn more about his work at his Website—www.hollywood-scribe.com.
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I absolutely love dressing up, even now as an adult. I mean, today is our Costume Contest at work and I'll share pics of my costume tomorrow and probably Instagram throughout the day today so make sure you're following me.
Kerry touched on this last week when she shared her costumes. We too had one child size costume that managed to be worn by each of us three kids and my mom had a coordinating costume to wear with us. I remember these clown costumes like it was yesterday. I did not remember the Pocahontas / Indian costume until I saw this picture but I remember it now. Especially my little moccasins!
Mom and I weren't able to find the picture with me in the clown costume though because we had so few pics from those years and NONE around Halloween.
One of my absolute FAVORITE outfits was the genie costume. We had a school play where we needed a genie and somehow I managed to beat out another girl for the part. I was in HEAVEN! Then of course I had to wear it for a year or two for Halloween and dress up!
Some other fabulous costumes we rocked through the years!
I do a lot of these rambling types of posts, but I think this is my first Life Lately post.
I've known about NaNoWriMo since 2010 when a lot of my friends from the Fanfiction community were looking at writing Original Novels. It's something I've wrestled with and thought about doing since then but never actually committed to it. Well, after seeing Chelsea's posts about it I decided to sign up for real!
Apparently I'm just going all out this year.
I have an idea I've been sitting on and I've been working on getting some of the planning done so I can just start writing on November 1st. That means a lot of things will be going on outside my blogging life and I'm going to try to post only 1-2 times a week which I've kind of been doing for the last few months anyway with my design business taking off. I got some more exciting leads from that too, so to say this girls is all smiles and on the verge of overwhelmed is an understatement.
I know I can do this, it's just been about four years since I've written more than a blog post or one-shot (shorter than a short story). I also tend to get carried away with the visual side and will have little time to play with that side if I want to finish the 50,000 in 30 days. That's 1,667 words a day but hopefully I'll have days where I write more than that so I can get ahead.
I also have the reading challenge(s) I'm participating in and have some projects coming up for HEA Ink.
All exciting and then there's the fact that I think I broke my pinky toe. Swelling, bruising and pain like I've never felt after kicking my toe are all present. I was just telling someone the other day that anytime I plan to start the C25K something comes up and voila! That just puts my C25K on the back burner for 6 weeks and it looks like it might all just work out.
I made some super cute green eggs and ham for a baby shower this weekend. The hostess went all out and it was such a cute party!
What's new in your life lately?!
1. Florida Georgia Line's latest album.
I've been listening to this thing on repeat for days and I can't get enough of it!! I cannot wait for them to headline their own tour! Also, because I ordered it from Amazon it came with this digital download and I can listen to it on any computer with my Amazon account. Bonus!
I have a really nice pair of SUnglasses I got for Christmas last year, but they're aviator style so I can't push them up onto my hair and I hate that! When the Coach outlet was having a super sale I purchased these bad boys and I'm in love!
I've been known to stop at Starbucks multiple times a week and then the guy at the drive thru started getting creepy and petting my hand when he would hand me my card back. Needless to say I needed to find a different way to get my caffeine in the mornings. My mom found this at the commissary a few days ago and while it's not the same it's awesome and so much cheaper!!
I used to have a dressy leather jacket, but I got rid of it before we moved to Florida because who needs jackets in Florida?! Well, now that I've lived down here for a while it does get cold to me, lol. With my recent obsession with Sons of Anarchy it only made sense that I got a biker style!
If you haven't smelled this candle you must make a stop in at your closest Bath and Body Works because it's ah-mazing!!
What are some of your favs you purchased recently?!
Welcome to the first of the #TBTHolidayEdition!
One of my favorite Halloween traditions is pumpkin carving. I remember as a kid having the whole family involved in one HUGE pumpkin. As an adult, I've taken part in doing it with friends like last Halloween.
A couple of years ago (2008) one of the first friends I made when I moved to Florida came over and we carved multiple pumpkins together. This was my first try at not just a traditional carving and I really need to step out of the box again this year.
Let's jump back about 20 years. I think I'm about 10 years old in the picture below because you can see my little brother's head just over the pumpkin. He was sooo cute!
I think for a 10 year old with the help of her family I carved a pretty decent pumpkin!
Are you planning on carving a pumpkin this year?
Now it's YOUR turn to link up! Don't forget to come back next week same day, same time and share another Halloween memory! Remember the only "rule" is your post must be a throwback post that fits the Holiday or time of year theme. Even posting stuff from last year is a throwback. Of course visiting other blogs is the point of these link ups and I've love it if you mention and/or link back here for others to join!
After seeing Kristen's post about the Semi-Charmed Winter Books Challenge I thought I would see if I could make it work with my 348+ books I "own" that I have yet to read. Yes, I finished my list of books I have I need to read before I spend more money or download more free books!
If you're new to the challenge, the skinny is that you have from November 1st to February 28th to finish all of the books on your list / in the categories and earn points.
If you're new to MY BLOG welcome!! I'm an avid reader of anything with Romance/Love in it - this is a MUST in any book for me. Chicklit, New Adult, some Young Adult, other works of fiction and you won't see much else around here. This challenge will really be a stretch for me especially with a different genre and another language. I'm an avid Goodreads user, so we should be friends!
This one will be whatever book I ended up "having" to read, lol.
10 points: Read a book with a food (not a drink!) in the title.
15 points: Read the first book in a series that is new to you (so no rereads for this one!).
I'm consulting the interwebs for this and book blogger friends. Thanks to Brianna for this book, she had it on her list and it sounds really good! Plus they had it free at the library, so that's awesome!
15 points: Read a book written by a local author (either an author from your state if you live in the United States, or in your country if you live somewhere else—note: author must be from where you currently live).
I need to read this before the next one comes out Dec. 2nd. It's a male librarian rawr!!
30 points: Read two books with a different meal in each title (e.g. breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch; update: meals like feast, banquet, picnic will also count, but try not to get too "creative" with your meal words!).
Let me tell you I've been looking through all of my Goodread friends TBR lists and have found absolutely nothing that works with this category!
The three or four categories with TBD are because I need to consult with friends to make sure I'm not stuck reading a book I won't like/be able to finish.
Don't forget to come and link up your #TBTHolidatEdition posts tomorrow!
I think we went about doing London the best way we knew how. Start with the most touristy spots and then work your way out.
Living in Florida, I'm surrounded by tourists more than I'd ever prefer, but it comes with the benefits those tourists are looking for. Sun, beach, Disney World, etc. When I traveled to London, I knew it was a rainy city but the rain stayed away for us to have a perfect first day!
Our flight arrived around 7 am Sunday morning, after we'd slept for a short while on the plane and enjoyed breakfast. First class had its privileges, the sleeping was one of them. After checking into our hotel we showered because airplane air, ugh! Then we set off toward the Palace, Big Ben, London Eye, they're all like right next to each other.
Double decker buses are one of the MAJOR things I think about when I think about London and what better way to showcase this iconic symbol than as a bright pink frozen yogurt shop!
As we were walking around, getting our first feel of London I saw a ton of interesting art but I think there's enough for a whole post about that so you won't see any here. I did capture my first sighting of Buckingham Palace I think.
Then it was off to do the London Eye. Let me tell you, we paid way too much for this ride because we weren't interested in waiting in line but it was soo worth it for the photos I was able to take. This first shot was while we were standing in line and then the second one was the capsule behind us. The thirty minute ride seemed a little too long and they could have used more air conditioning.
I took a bajillion pics of Big Ben, Parliament, Buckingham, Buses, etc. but I thought I'd just share the better ones.
One of the things I was obsessed with before I even got to Buckingham was the supposed unicorns on their gates and OMG did they not disappoint! I mean, look at that unicorn! Sure, there's the lion and other interesting things going on in the details but I was mainly there for the unicorns. I didn't even think to look for the red hat guards, but from all of my pictures I couldn't pick out any so I'm not sure if they weren't in the area we were or what.
I also became a little obsessed with taking pictures of the British flag. Not something I've ever taken a particular interest in before, but whenever I would see it on a building I would take several shots.
Then of course I had to get a picture of me standing in front of the palace or you know, it didn't happen!
Our next stop was Tower Bridge, which I think a lot of people mistake for London Bridge like from the song. Anyway, I think the way they depicted the devastation that took place at the tower with the red flowers was amazing. While we were there they had tours you could pay for that allowed you to walk around down on the grass but even from my view point it was breathtaking.
This was pretty much our last stop before we headed back to the hotel for dinner and drinks since our feet were killing us by this time. We talked about walking across the bridge but I really wasn't feeling like it. Then of course, the pic of me in front of it!
Of course these weren't the only touristy things we did, but they were the things I imagined we'd do on my list!
We did go to Picadilly but there wasn't anything I had to take a pic of I don't think. I'll have to look through my stash again. When we tried to take pictures with the red phone booths they were dirty and had nudey pics so that was a big no!
Do you usually to the touristy thing when you take a vacation? If so, do you space it out or get it all done in one day?
I'm especially happy since I'm off work today and I've been working toward crossing things off my list!!
Yes, I made an extremely long list of things I need to do over the next few days off but I'm already feeling like I'm getting somewhere! While waiting on my parents to arrive at the airport this morning, I already had over 100 books I've purchased (or bought free) on the list I own to read! That's not including paperbacks or any digital books from 2014. I'm wishing I would have been keeping up with this the whole time because it's taking a super duper looooong time cross reference with Goodreads and decide if it's one I really need to read or something I'm not really interested in.
That's not what this post is really about though...it's about Throw Back Thursday and something that's been rolling around in my brain.
I have so many pictures from Halloween and Christmas and probably a few from Thanksgiving so I thought every Thursday between now and January 1st I'd do a #TBTHolidayEdition what do you think?!
Join in EVERY Thursday or whenever you can!
October - 2 Opportunities to share you as a kid, teen or young adult in costume, pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, etc.
November - 4 Opportunities to share a Fall / Thanksgiving memory or maybe something or someone you were thankful for in your past.
December - 4 Opportunities to share all of your Winter, Snow, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, etc. photos!
January - 1 Opportunity to share a NYE photo!
Please note this just to help you if you're stumped. We want to see your old throw back memories!! That's the whole point of Throw Back Thursday and make sure to save the images to your phone so you can share them on Instagram too!!
I'm planning to schedule the post with the linky tools image option to go LIVE every Thursday at 6:00 am EST. Even on Thanksgiving and Christmas that are both on Thursdays this year, I'll be posting if you want to schedule a post too.
I'm not a big fan of rules for things like this, but a like or a follow on Bloglovin' would be awesomesauce!!
I've already started gathering my photos, but I have a few more I know I want to find. Hope to see you back here next Thursday!!
P.S. I made a transparent option if you want YOUR pics to show up in the button on your page!
Have you ever had a plan to do something and then the time just flies by and you only get one or two things (or nothing) crossed off your list?
This past weekend I had 5-6 things on my to do list and instead of crossing things off left and right I only got one of those things done.
That's just not enough for me right now, lol and I think I need a little bit of accountability so I'm sharing my To Do List with you.
I'm taking off Thursday and Friday this week and it's also my Monday off so I have FIVE whole days to get the following things done and then I'll share what I got done next week!
I've been hanging out in Helene's Blog Consultations and have had to sit so the other participants don't see my messy room/office! How embarrassing. This has been on my list of things to finish for MONTHS. I've started and almost finished a couple of times, but this time I have a goal of purging since we're doing a garage sale in November!! This also includes hanging curtains and maybe some other things.
2. Design Project 1 + Design Project 2.
I have two different clients I'm working with that have something that I need to finish and I'm looking forward to getting those crossed off my list this weekend!
I need to get to scrapbooking and I promised a couple of people that I would start sending out Birthday cards. I need to get them made!!
This might be overly ambitious since I'll be cleaning my room/office as well but it needs to be done so why not cross it off my list?!
I have piles of these around my room and bags of unread ones. I need to get a better system and I also want to make a lite of ETA TBR books for the rest of the year. Like when I'll be reading what I have and what is coming out. I'm really excited about doing this I've just been way too lazy to actually get it done.
I have at least two other posts that need to be shared with a lot of pictures but I have to turn on my desktop for that and I just haven't been in the mood. I'm hoping this weekend comes with a lot of motivation!!
I have an idea for a complete redesign that I want to start working on and after the design consultation with Helene and Sarah, I'm excited to start on it but I'm thinking I'll wait to share it after the first of the year. Kind of like a new year new me! I also have another idea I've been meaning to work on and I'm hoping to get started on that. I know, very vague but I'm doing it as a surprise!
I've loved my Erin Condren planner, BUT I also like the way the Whitney English days are laid out hourly and have been working on merging my favorite parts about the two together so I can make my own planner! I just need to finish.
I have pictures for both of these and I just need to sit down and write/schedule the post! Again...they're probably on my big computer so once my desk is clean maybe I'll get 'er done.
Even with all of these to do things I'm expecting to enjoy myself. I just need to stop being a lazy bum. Amen?
What do you do when you have an overwhelming list of tasks to complete?
It's Monday and I got to work super early! With my parents out of town I had to take the trash and recycling to the curb. I also woke up early without an alarm because I was restless all night. It didn't help that a palmetto aka a giant roach woke me up yesterday morning early.
Friday night, I did finish a really cute book that was a little dated maybe? I mean I lived in the midwest small rural town and I didn't feel like I was living in the old west. Know what I mean. If that's something that would bother you this book might not be for you.
Synopsis: All his life Tate McCullom has been taught to be responsible, and he is the very model of what a respectable man should be. Until the night he gets drunk and sleeps with a woman he barely knows.
Now, six weeks later, she's pregnant, alone, and broke. Once again, Tate must take responsibility for his actions, and makes plans to marry his child's mother. There's only one problem...he has to tell his fiancée.
Abby Grayson hasn't had an easy life. As the daughter of the town whore, people either avoid her or think she's like her mother. For Abby, it's a struggle just to fill her belly and keep a roof over her head.
Loneliness and a secret yearning for this man she thought she'd never have led her to spend the night with Tate. But the last thing she needs is a baby when she can barely take care of herself. Desperate, but too proud to ask for help, she finally agrees to accept a job from Tate - the job of being his wife. Now she has almost everything she's ever dreamed of.
The rest of the weekend consisted of quite a bit of this.
I did manage to get a night out with some friends at a beer place that also had Sangria so I was super happy!!
I also got a little bit of shopping in for a baby shower I'll be going to in a few weeks.


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Cappies review: St. Patrick's High School's Peter and the Starcatcher skilfully executed
Show #10: Peter and the Starcatcher
Where: St. Patrick's High School
Director: Fadi El-Saikali
Shayla Joshi, Critic
St. Francis Xavier High School
Childhood is where people truly discover themselves; what they would like to be when they grow up, what makes them happy, and what their heart truly desires. In St. Patrick's High School's performance of Peter and the Starcatcher, the characters discover that there is more to desire than what simply "catches" the eye.
Peter and the Starcatcher creates a backstory for one of children's literature's most famous heroes: Peter Pan. This prequel follows a 13-year-old girl named Molly Aster, who ends up on a boat with a wide range of people — including three orphans, her nanny, and many crewmembers. Follow Molly as she befriends the group of young orphaned boys, including the one who comes to be known as Peter Pan, and pursues a mission with their help. They encounter several obstacles along the way, including: stolen cargo, pirates, shipwrecks, fairies, mermaids, and Mollusks. Amidst it all, Molly and the boys learn what it takes to become a true leader, and discover what it means to pursue one's true desires.
Portraying the emotionally damaged and orphaned Peter, Kayla Lalonde brought justice to her character. Lalonde's physicalization and mannerisms were constantly in sync with her character as though they were synonymous. Her facial expressions clearly stated her sentiments in the scenes without anything being said. Alongside Lalonde, Allison Anderson delivered the youthful character of Molly with ease. Anderson's vocal manipulation in order to sound like a child was very believable. She continually held her character under all circumstances. Lalonde and Anderson both delivered their characters' progressions throughout the play with skill.
Additionally, Sánchez, one of the pirates, was skilfully executed by Antonio Duran. Though playing a featured role, Duran made the most of it. His physicality represented his character's genuine emotion; fear. When Sánchez quivered upon correction by his superior, the scene was brought to life. Duran remained in character even when the focus was not on him, continuing with his realistic embodiment.
Molly Aster played by Allison Anderson (L) and Peter played by Kayla Lalonde (R), during St. Patrick's High School's Cappies production of Peter and the Starcatcher, on March 24, 2018, in Ottawa, ON. Jordan Cooligan-Pang / OTTwp
The Lost Boys, Prentiss (Molly Power) and Ted (Alexa Ross), were often seen together throughout the play. Despite not being the centre of every scene, Power and Ross both drew attention to their characters through minute mannerisms and subtle expressions. Power's facial expressions were reflective of her character's thoughts throughout the entire play. Similarly, Ross provided an air of naivety to her character with childlike tendencies. Ross' delivery of her lines was filled with the right amount of expression to assist with comedic timing in both acts.
With one main set dominating the scenes in the first act, and another respectively for the second, the Lost Boy Construction Co. exceeded standards. Having only two main sets for the whole performance, this crew did an amazing job by creating sets that were both effective and inspired. Both sets were complex and completed with an exceptional level of detail. The set in the first act represented the scenes accordingly, through the movement of certain pieces. In the second act, the set remained untouched yet was very effective without being repetitious. The sets were complemented by the lighting provided by The Star Lights. With over 200 light cues on a manual board, this team executed their lighting skilfully. The lighting was crucial, as it set the tone for the scenes, represented the characters' moods, and fulfilled many more purposes.
In this play, characters were brought to life, as their stories unfolded for the audience. St. Patrick's High School's cast and crew performed with high energy and skilful execution, providing the audience with a history of the well-known Peter Pan and the creation of Neverland.
Alyson Prince, Critic
St. Mark High School
The story of Peter Pan, while a charming childhood favourite, leaves many questions unanswered. In St. Patrick's High School's production of Peter and the Starcatcher, all of these questions are put to rest.
Rick Elice's play, based on the 2004 novel of the same name, acts as a prequel to the iconic Peter Pan. It centres on Molly, who sets out upon the high seas when her father is sent on a mission by Queen Victoria. Aboard the ship, the Neverland, Molly meets three orphan boys. When her father is captured by pirates and their precious cargo is endangered, Molly teams up with the Lost Boys to save him. Along the way, mysteries are uncovered at every turn, revealing how a nameless orphan boy became Peter Pan, and how the pirate Black Stache became Captain Hook.
In her role as Peter, Kayla Lalonde beautifully captured the character's boyish and rambunctious spirit. Lalonde truly transformed into Peter with her physicality, using overly exaggerated expressions and movements to create a childlike nature. Throughout the entire show, Lalonde was high energy and never lost character. She was also able to transition between the character's lighter and darker aspects with ease, balancing Peter's childlike exterior and his inner sadness.
Allison Anderson provided another one of the show's great performances as Molly Aster. Anderson's wide-eyed expressions added to her youthful persona and made her portrayal of the younger character both entertaining and convincing. She was also able to use these expressions to convey her emotion even when she was not talking. Anderson demonstrated the connection between Molly and Peter wonderfully. Her sheepish expressions and, at times, defensive attitude led to her heart-warming portrayal of both the awkwardness and innocence of young love, and first crushes.
Ali Mohammad shone as the flamboyant and boisterous Black Stache. Mohammad demonstrated excellent comedic timing and physicality, adding a dash of humour to every moment he had on stage. Muhammad showed great versatility as he transitioned between the character's comically animated and rageful personae with ease.
Alexa Ross and Molly Power portrayed the Lost Boys, Ted and Prentiss, with great charisma. Both actresses had wonderful energy and never lost character as they added a special dose of charm and humour to every moment. At any time they could be seen getting into hilarious hi-jinx, even when they were not the centre of attention.
The lighting team, with an impressive 231 lighting cues, used colour and silhouettes to bring their fantastical world to life. Using colours such as red and blue to show emotion and green to further their jungle setting, they were able to bring character to the story and further the production's whimsical aesthetic. The hair and makeup team was equally as impressive, creating a large range of looks. With a gorgeous gold colour palette and handmade prosthetics, they created exaggerated features and an exotic aura in the mermaid Teacher (Gbemi Oresegun). Their looks were insightful and inspired, as well as well executed with precision, creating a lasting effect on the production.
St. Patrick's High School's production of Peter and the Starcatcher was whimsical and endearing, anchored by its high energy and versatile cast. With beautiful sets, creative lighting and great costumes, both cast and crew were able to capture the essence of childhood wonder and imagination.
Madeleine Lemaire, Critic
Warm sand between your toes, the sun on your back, the calming hymns of the ocean and the bloodthirsty cry of … pirates? Wait a second; that does not seem right! Surviving in Neverland may not exactly be a day at the beach. The cast and crew of St. Patrick's High School displayed the bittersweet, yet wickedly funny, origin story of the beloved storybook character, Peter Pan, in their performance of Peter and the Starcatcher.
The play, by Rick Elice, tells the story of a young, nameless orphan boy as he and his friends are sold into slavery. But their luck turns when they meet the bright and curious Molly Aster. As their lives become more intertwined, the orphans are swept into the Asters' mission to protect a trunk of highly valuable, highly sought after "starstuff". This proved to be a daunting task as they faced vicious, yet fabulous, pirates, two-faced captains, and English-hating natives. Through the twists and turns of the chaotic mission, the orphan boy discovers that he has had a family all along, and he is given the greatest gift from his soon-to-be greatest foe: a name. So, with the love of a family and a little bit of starstuff, the orphan boy begins his new life as Peter Pan.
Kayla Lalonde was dynamic and charming in her role as Peter Pan. Lalonde encompassed her character by embracing the rollercoaster of emotions felt by any pre-teen orphan on a mission to save the world; her body language expressed Peter's every feeling, beginning as a scared young orphan and changing (but never growing up) into a confident leader. This transformation was accompanied by Allison Anderson, who played Molly Aster. Anderson's headstrong, yet caring disposition perfectly fit that of her character. She was able to adjust her attitude according to the situation her character was experiencing; whether she was portraying a loving daughter, a fearless leader, or a caring friend and maternal figure.
Peter played by Kayla Lalonde (L), Ted played by Alexa Ross (2ndFL), Prentiss played by Molly Power (2ndFR), and Molly Aster played by Allison Anderson (R), during St. Patrick's High School's Cappies production of Peter and the Starcatcher, on March 24, 2018, in Ottawa, ON. Jordan Cooligan-Pang / OTTwp
What story of heroism would be complete without a heinous villain? Filling the role of arch nemesis was Ali Mohammad, as Black Stache. While not exactly your typical pirate, Black Stache overtook the seas with flare and pizazz. Mohammad's depiction of the vivacious villain was continuously hilarious and he never failed to make the audience (and the rest of the cast) laugh. His primadona attitude was accompanied by his trusty sidekick, Smee, played by Erin Bruff. The pair's chemistry was undeniable as they battled all the difficulties that come with pirate life.
Peter's shadow also made an appearance thanks to the skilful workings of the lighting crew. The use of spotlights brought the magic of starstuff to life by illuminating a flying cat, an enormous crocodile and, of course, Peter's pesky shadow. Coloured lighting was also used to emphasis the mood and atmosphere, adding tremendously to the overall effect of the scenes.
The fantastical elements of the play were on full display with the breathtaking sets, including a realistic ship deck and a jungle complete with live plants. The ship set was highly detailed with handmade barrels, a raised helm and decorative netting. In the second act, a lush, green jungle set was displayed, using real plants and tiered levels to create realism and depth.
The cast and crew at St. Patrick's High School brought the magic of childhood wonder to the stage in their performance of Peter and the Starcatcher. Their brilliant sets, quick-witted humour and lively energy did more than justice to the origins of this classic tale.
Carter Ibach, Critic
Neverland: the land of magic, childhood innocence, and the home to Peter Pan. How did it become so magical and how did Peter Pan find it to begin with? St. Patrick's High School's production of Peter and the Starcatcher by Rick Elice answered both questions and more in their energetic prequel to the story of Peter Pan.
Based on the 2004 novel Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, Peter and the Starcatcher began as Off-Broadway in 2011, before beginning a Broadway run from April 2012 to January 2013. In the Victorian era, two boats leave port to meet up again later. One of them, the speedy ship, The Wasp, carries an incredibly valuable cargo, until pirates led by Black Stache take over the ship to steal the cargo of… sand, at which point they realize the other cargo is on the slower ship, The Neverland. Meanwhile, three orphan boys: Boy, Ted and Prentiss, and Molly aboard the Neverland, discover the precious cargo and do their best to protect it from the evil pirates.
St. Patrick's High School's production had all the necessary aspects of a fun show: good acting, accurate costumes, an intricate set and impressive hair and makeup. In every scene every actor stayed in character even when not in the spotlight, adding to the feel and making the play seem as real as possible.
As Peter, the orphan Boy turned hero, Kayla Lalonde created an interesting and dynamic character for the entire show. It was impressive seeing her show a great variety of emotion as her character developed over the course of the play, gaining both a name and a new personality. Despite playing a character of the opposite gender, Kayla did a great job showing various expressions.
Mollusks played by Antonio Duran (L) and Brooke-Lynne Attie (M), Lord Aster played by Rigo Cardenas (2ndFL), Scott played by Ciara Gaffney (2ndFR), and Hawking Clam played by Brianna Buttera (R), during St. Patrick's High School's Cappies production of Peter and the Starcatcher, on March 24, 2018, in Ottawa, ON. Jordan Cooligan-Pang / OTTwp
During the entire show, Black Stache (Ali Mohammad) generated most of the laughs. Mohammad showed great versatility when he went from being a happy-go-lucky pirate to the most evil vermin on the sea and back again in seconds. At times lines from various characters were hard to understand, however, minimal errors such as these were greatly overshadowed by the actors' expressions, so the message was still clear. Another standout character was Prentiss (Molly Power). Molly did an excellent job, never breaking character as she kept attempting to lead the Lost Boys, to no avail.
Possibly the most impressive element of the show was how the actors looked. All the characters had makeup that suited them perfectly and never seemed fake. This was most evident with Teacher the mermaid (Gbemi Oresegun), who had handmade prosthetics forming scales and gills on her face, neck and arms. The costumes in the play were also well done. The costumes made the actors really appear as authentic sailors, pirates or orphans. Most of the costumes were handmade by the StarStitchers, which was especially impressive.
After a strong production of Peter and the Starcatcher, the urge to re-watch the childhood favourite Peter Pan is undeniable. An entertaining show such as this is a joy to experience, and if laughing makes you live longer then thank you St. Patrick's High School.
Neve Maltus, Critic
Philemon Wright High School
If you could become whatever you wanted simply by the touch of a magical substance, would you not want to get your hands on such a substance? In the play that provided a much needed prequel to the well-known story of Peter Pan, the students of St. Patrick's High School portrayed the ongoing struggle of protecting this occult powder in their take on Peter and the Starcatcher.
The Tony award-winning play, written by Rick Elice, dives into the tale of a young orphan, originally named "Boy", who, despite the misery he had come to know as life, would find purpose in a young girl named Molly, an apprentice starcatcher. Together, they would fight greedy pirates in the hopes of keeping their magic surreptitious, and by doing that, saving the world from potential horrific evil.
St. Patrick's High School beautifully portrayed the whimsical and witty story of Peter and the Starcatcher. The cast worked together to create an exhilarating roller coaster ride of emotions, never having a dull moment. Every single actor impressively remained in character at all times, allowing the show to come to life, and hugely adding to the performance. Molly Power and Alexa Ross, who played the facetious and mischievous Prentiss and Ted, were a delightful duo. Both girls submerged themselves deeply into their respective roles, being able to react to every detail on stage in true form. The hard work that went into the show was reflected through in the actors' performances, the amazing sets, and the handmade costumes.
Kayla Lalonde, who played "Boy", later named "Peter", did an outstanding job of embodying the sorrows and curiosities of a mistreated child, a challenging role that she perfected. Her facial expressions and body language were enough to convey what was going on during any scene; she made every single move with intent and energy. Ali Mohammed, who portrayed Black Stache, was a highly entertaining character. His exuberance and flamboyant aura brought an incredibly humorous touch to an unexpected personality: a pirate. His breakage of the fourth wall during some of his hilarious scenes added a wonderfully subtle touch to his performance, and made the show all the more immersive.
Kayla Lalonde playing Peter Pan during St. Patrick's High School's Cappies production of Peter and the Starcatcher, on March 24, 2018, in Ottawa, ON. Jordan Cooligan-Pang / OTTwp
The chorus did a spectacular job of supporting the lead actors and making the show complete. The small sections of choreography were well done by each member, making for mostly synchronized dancing. Erin Bruff, who played Smee, Black Stache's sidekick, added an extra element of humour to Black Stache's character. Her few but significant lines were well executed and enhanced the performance as a whole. The songs that she sang alongside the ukulele that she played were a very amusing and surprising addition to her jocular character.
The set, alongside the performers, was without a doubt the finishing touch that brought the whole production together. The two sets displayed, the ship and the jungle, were incredibly impressive. The set was cleverly maneuvered to be able to portray different areas of the ship in the same setting, a truly stunning display of creativity. Although the lighting at some points in the show was insufficient to be able to fully view the actors' faces, it set the mood with the different lighting colour choices. The hard work that went into the costumes by the StarStitchers really paid off; the beautiful array of costumes made the show all the more realistic.
With the astonishing talent of the cast and crew, St. Patrick's High School put together an ethereal and comical performance of Peter and the Starcatcher.
Grempkin played by Larissa Vilsaint (L), Scott played by Ciara Gaffney (2ndFL), Alf played by Cameron Machum (3rdFL), Molly Aster played by Allison Anderson (4thFL), Peter played by Kayla Lalonde (M), Black Stache played by Ali Mohammad (4thFR), Smee played by Erin Bruff (3rdFR), Mrs. Bumbrake played by Claire Vilsaint (2ndFR), and Lord Aster played by Rigo Cardenas (R), during St. Patrick's High School's Cappies production of Peter and the Starcatcher, on March 24, 2018, in Ottawa, ON. Jordan Cooligan-Pang / OTTwp
The production at St. Patrick's High School was reviewed by 39 critics representing 11 schools. The critic discussions were mentored by teacher Jenny Papadakis of A. Y. Jackson Secondary School and student reviews were edited and selected for publication by teacher Jenny Abunassar of St. Francis Xavier High School, who could see only the reviews, not the names or schools of the reviewers.
Next review: Glebe Collegiate Institute's production of The Caucasian Chalk Circle.
The Citizen and 24 high schools are participating in the Cappies, a Washington, D.C.-based program that uses high school critics to review high school theatre. The program is a unique partnership between the Citizen, the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board and the Ottawa Catholic School Board. Two schools from other boards in the region and two private schools have also joined. The four winners of the lead acting categories will receive a bursary provided by the international law firm Gowling WLG Canada LLP. Follow the Cappies on Twitter @OttawaCappies.
Cappies review: Glebe's production of Brecht's Caucasian Chalk Circle is spot... Cappies review: Notre Dame's Rebel Without a Cause fun and thought-provoking


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April 15, 2015 by Yadu Singh
Western Union proves it is a great business and cares for the feedback from people and customers
4th June, 2015 Sydney, NSW
I thought I should share with you what was my very positive experience in dealing with Western Union on a matter which was important to me as a person from Indian heritage.
Their professional, prompt, thorough and courteous response was impressive.
Recently, I was contacted by a close friend with concerns about what looked like an incorrect Indian map in an Australia Post-Western Union advertisement. My friend was driving along Victoria Road in Parramatta area when he spotted the Ad on a Bus stop. He did not think the Indian map depicted in the Ad appeared right. The top part of Indian map was odd and distorted.
Several others too saw the unusual looking Indian map in the same Ad elsewhere.
After studying the official map of India from Govt of India websites, I realised that a portion from top part of India was cut off from the Indian map in the Ad.
Official Indian map is in the Link below. http://www.surveyofindia.gov.in has details. Please click Official boundary of India.
I must admit that I did not think that depiction of Indian map in that Ad by Australia Post-Western Union was intentional. It was likely to be an innocent mistake.
But it was still important to me to do something about it and get it fixed.
I knew that Western Union folks are great people and so is the case with Australia Post. Western Union supports Indian community in Australia consistently. There are so many Indian Australians working with/for Australia Post. There was no way they would use incorrect Indian map intentionally and purposefully.
I wrote to the Consulate General of India in Sydney and High Commission of India in Canberra for their information and assistance, and for confirmation of the mistake in the Indian map in that Ad. I received a response from Consulate General of India, Sydney same evening, advising that "Dear Dr Yadu Singh, We are taking it up with Aus Post." After this email, I have however not heard from them. I am therefore unsure about what they did and if they did anything.
When I made my concerns about the Indian Map in the Ad known to Western Union, asking them to look into it and use Indian map sourced only from official Govt of India sites, I received a prompt response from Western Union's national Director, Simon Millard.
His response was as follows. "Dear Dr Singh, thank you once again for bringing to our attention the incorrect official map of India. The image had been incorrectly sourced from a non-government resource, we will be sure to use the correct map on all future communications. Building and maintaining strong ties to the Indian community is fundamental to our business and we apologize for what was an honest mistake. Kind regards, Simon Millard Country Director, Australia"
Simon got the incorrect Indian Map changed and replaced with the correct Indian map which is posted below.
People might recall that I have taken stands against incorrect use of Indian map and Flag previously, and worked successfully to get the mistakes rectified.
India means a lot to me.
After all, my Twitter Bio is not saying फिर भी दिल है हिंदुस्तानी without any purpose and meaning.
https://yadusingh.wordpress.com/tag/diac-using-wrong-indian-map/
https://yadusingh.wordpress.com/tag/wrong-indian-map-removed-by-diac/
https://yadusingh.wordpress.com/2014/07/23/masterchef-australia-should-not-display-indias-national-flag-disrespectfully/
Thank you, Western Union for your prompt, professional and thorough response and action, after you came to know about our concerns about your inadvertent and unintentional mistake.
I am very impressed. I just wish that other businesses are as responsive as Western Union has been in this matter.
President, Indian Australian Association of NSW Inc
dryadusingh@gmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/INDAUS.NSW
http://www.twitter.com/dryadusingh
http://www.facebook.com/dryadusingh
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Simon Millard | April 16, 2015 at 8:48 pm
Dr Singh – many thanks for highlighting what was indeed a very innocent mistake. We have spoken to our internal design studio and asked them to investigate. We will of course be sure to use the correct map in all future communications. I also appreciate your acknowledgement of our ongoing commitment and relationships with the Indian diaspora. At Western Union we work hard to provide the best possible service to support the Indian community to transfer money. Kind regards Simon Millard, Country Director, Australia
Yadu Singh | April 16, 2015 at 10:18 pm
Thank you, Simon. We recognize that Western Union is a huge supporter of Indian Australian community. We also recognize that it was an innocent mistake.


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The Sunday Herald (Sydney, NSW : 1949 - 1953)
Buildings May Break Up
Women are breaking down under the strain as they move with their children, wet and cold, to seek shelter anywhere away from the swirling waters, while the men try to save what they can before it
Sun 25 Jun 1950 - The Sunday Herald (Sydney, NSW : 1949 - 1953)
Page 3 - Buildings May Break Up
Women are breaking down under the strain
as they move with their children, wet and cold, to
seek shelter anywhere away from the swirling waters,
while the men try to save what they can before it
is too late.
As this report is written, Smith street, the
main shopping street, is a raging torrent, gradually
reaching the stage when water will burst windows
and tear through buildings which have not recovered
from the last flood.
SIABIO STATION MOVED
This latest blow is terrific.
Kempsey is a town torn by two floods in less
than 12 months-floods that are not still waters but
floods that envelop the whole town in the path of a
raging stream.
At the moment there is no local radio (it has
been transferred to a safer site for when the broad-
casts will be most needed later), so residents have no
real warning nowsof the volume of water rushing
down the river towards them.
The telephone exchange has been evacuated
and all power-lines supplying the town with elec-
tricity are down.
Homes damaged in the last flood and partly
repaired may this time be a total loss.
The true picture of what Kempsey has suffered
in this tremendous flood will not be known until late
to-morrow afternoon. Belgrave Street, between
Central and West Kempsey, is 12 feet under water.
Smith Street is two feet under water, and the flood
is rising sharply.
This afternoon the water was still below the
level of the Commercial Bank premises-the highest
point in the central Kempsey business section.
However, there is no doubt the water will
reach that point and run through it some time to-
To-night the No. 1 crew of the new Water
Brigade, which has already rescued nine persons, is
out trying to get two men reported to be marooned
at their home in Holman Street, one of the streets
which suffered heavily in the last flood.
FAMILY ON MÎOWTOP
No report has yet been received of the
attempted rescue of the Thornton family at Glen-
rock, although it is believed they are in no danger
on their rooftop.
The latest report from Bellbrook, 34 miles up
river, was that the river had reached 59 feet- 1ft
above the figure for the August flood.
The extent of the damage to Kempsey and to
the Macleay River Valley, is beyond the compre-
hension of anyone who is not here to see it.
Buildings May Break Up (1950, June 25). The Sunday Herald (Sydney, NSW : 1949 - 1953), p. 3. Retrieved January 22, 2021, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18478335
"Buildings May Break Up" The Sunday Herald (Sydney, NSW : 1949 - 1953) 25 June 1950: 3. Web. 22 Jan 2021 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18478335>.
1950 'Buildings May Break Up', The Sunday Herald (Sydney, NSW : 1949 - 1953), 25 June, p. 3. , viewed 22 Jan 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18478335
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The Sunday Herald (Sydney, NSW : 1949 - 1953), Sun 25 Jun 1950, Page 3 - Buildings May Break Up


Recently, Meghan Trainor posted a cryptic Instagram of herself and this man wearing animal onesies.
And the man, Daryl Sabara, posted a pic on his Instagram of the two of them also.
You might be saying, "Wait a second, Daryl Sabara? You mean the kid from Spy Kids?"
The answer is YES. That's exactly who I mean. THIS GUY IS CURRENTLY DATING MEGHAN TRAINOR!!
But obviously he is an adult now.
Here's another pic of the two of them.
And here's a photo Meghan shared just yesterday of them holding hands in an airport.
They were "off to Spain" with a heart, so I think that means this relationship is official.
And that's your update on what the kid from Spy Kids is up to today! Bye!


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Sens Power Play Buries Habs
By Kevin Leveille – April 5, 2022
After an exciting win in Tampa Bay on Saturday, the Canadiens were back in Montreal to face the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night.
Jake Allen got the start in net as he faced Anton Forsberg. The blue line remained the same which meant Chris Wideman was in the stands in favour of Jordan Harris who was paired with David Savard while Joel Edmundson remained with Justin Barron and Alexander Romanov stayed with Corey Schueneman.
Up front, coach Martin St. Louis obviously did not want to change the lines too much. However, the return of Brendan Gallagher led to some changes. The top three lines remained unchanged as Rem Pitlick, Cole Caufield, and Nick Suzuki remained together as the top line. Jake Evans and Mike Hoffman were joined by Josh Anderson while Joel Armia stayed with Paul Byron and Christian Dvorak. Gallagher, therefore, returned on the team's fourth line alongside Ryan Poehling and Jesse Ylonen.
The lines meant little as it was the special teams that made all the difference as Montreal could not keep Ottawa's power play off the board as they lost 6-3.
The game started with the Canadiens firing on all cylinders. Two and a half minutes into the contest, an excellent forechecking shift by Evans and Hoffman led to several chances before Evans finally got the puck in the slot to allow Gallagher a rebound chance that he put home. The play would be challenged by the Sens since Hoffman was pushed into Anton Forsberg by Artem Zub, but the goal stood. This also meant that the Habs were on the power play following their goal. It was a good man advantage, especially for the second unit as Ylonen looked quite dangerous, but the Senators escaped the early sequence.
The second half of the first period started with another excellent shift for the Evans line, notably for Barron who completed two pinches at the offensive zone blue line to extend the threat. The shift finally ended when Schueneman rang a point shot off the crossbar and the Sens were able to clear the rebound.
Savard was then guilty of interference which opened the door for Ottawa. They got some zone time with control, but never moved the box to get a high danger chance. With 4:40 to play in the period, Schueneman accepted a pass from Allen in his zone but heard footsteps as he passed the puck to the faceoff dot without looking. With Allen not quite back in his net, the puck was fired to the net by Austin Watson to even the score. The rest of the period was all Ottawa, so much so that the period ended up only 11-9 in shots for Montreal.
The second period started much how the first started as the Habs veteran defencemen were guilty of some ugly-looking giveaways. Montreal finally caught up a bit as Caufield was sprung on a partial breakaway. It was well played by Zub who managed to negate the chance while avoiding the penalty box. Hoffman was then sent on a similar occasion but couldn't get much on his backhand.
Caufield was then called for interference on a very weak call by the officials. This mattered since the advantage lasted all of four seconds. Brady Tkachuk tipped the point shot which Allen stopped but surrendered a rebound that Tim Stutzle put home to make it 2-1.
31 seconds later, Barron continued his excellent night as he took a shot from the point, had the rebound come back to him, and then walked the entire blue line before sniping home his first NHL goal.
The second half of the game started seeing the Senators really take over the game. After a bad Romanov pinch, Edmundson played an odd-man rush quite well. However, his pass to get out of the zone lacked precision and the entire forward group of Armia, Byron, and Dvorak compounded the mistake as not even one of them stopped to help their defenceman. The result was a 3-on-1 and a tic-tac-toe play with Tkachuk making it 3-2.
Schueneman's bad luck continued as he hit a second post on the night after a good shift by the Evans line. Harris then took a stick to the face to give the Habs an advantage. On this advantage, Caufield got the puck, faked a pass to Suzuki, then faked a shot before finally releasing as he beat Forsberg for a rather weak goal, but they all look the same on the scorecard.
With a little over a minute to play, Suzuki attempted to finish his check on Stutzle and caught him with a knee. It was a penalty, no doubt about it. However, Stutzle hit the ice with all the drama of the world's best soccer theatrics until he realized that Suzuki was getting called and that he had drawn a crowd. Then he got up, never even looked at the bench as he skated without trouble for the offensive zone faceoff to begin the advantage.
It is the sort of play that will ultimately give Stutzle a reputation around the league that the kid doesn't want and someday soon, a really serious play will happen against him, and Ottawa won't draw a penalty on the play and will be crying to the media after the game. It's a penalty, no doubt about it. But someone within the organization absolutely must pull the kid aside and make him stop that garbage. The Habs mentioned it in their post-game comments, and here's hoping he smartens up before the Senators become a playoff team and a play like that fires up the opposition and costs them a series.
The third period started tied but completely belonged to the Senators. They started on the carryover man advantage and made Suzuki pay. A point shot one-timer was tipped twice to beat Allen and give the Sens a lead they would never relinquish with Drake Batherson landing the second tip for the goal.
Ottawa kept coming but Allen stood tall to give the Canadiens a chance to fight back. Stutzle then got away with a few cross-checks in the defensive zone before an incredibly cheap hooking call against Gallagher was signaled. It never got called though because the Sens would score on the delayed penalty. Romanov and Edmundson backed up way too much as Colin White took advantage and beat Allen on a shot he would like to have back.
The final ten minutes started with a weak call to rival Caufield's earlier penalty, this time against Travis Hamonic. The advantage got nothing going and Ottawa was on cruise control from there. Allen was pulled early, but 20 seconds later, at the 4:04 mark, the Habs got confused in the neutral zone attack and coughed it up. Watson accepted the gift and scored to make it 6-3 on his second of the night.
With a minute left in a decided game, Stutzle decided to finish his check hard on Gallagher. Given Gallagher's season both production-wise and health-wise, Gallagher took exception and jumped Stutzle. It was entirely deserved, but the Habs ended up with the extra penalty on the play.
HabsWorld Habs 3 Stars
1st Star – Jake Evans
With Suzuki having a rare off-night, Evans stepped up and his entire line was easily the best for the Habs. If only they played this way when Suzuki is going to create a secondary threat in the offensive zone. Evans was around the puck all night long.
Stats: 1 assist, +1, 3 shots, 1 hit, 17:19 T.O.I.
2nd Star – Justin Barron
If I was a little underwhelmed with the first handful of games by Barron, he silenced this critic in this one. He was all over the puck, made excellent decisions in his pinches, and played solid defensively, though I would argue he still needs work on gap control. He's still quite young and I'd prefer him to get some extended time in the AHL next season, but the potential is absolutely present, and we got a good glimpse of it on Tuesday.
Stats: 1 goal, -1, 5 shots, 17:21 T.O.I.
3rd Star – Cole Caufield
I likely won't endear myself to the fan base, but I've felt that Caufield has been cheating offensively for the last handful of games. Fortunately for him, Suzuki was doing the work away from the spotlight for Caufield to get the chances, and Caufield was putting home his chances, so it went without much comment. On this night, I felt that Suzuki was off all night and Caufield stepped up and did the work to keep the line out of trouble. And as per usual, when he got the chance to put home, he did (even if it wasn't a nice one), so he gets the nod here and makes this writer happily eat a bit of crow.
Honourable Mention – Jesse Ylonen
I don't like questioning a coaching staff in a lost season with promises of important change on the horizon. However, can anyone explain to me why Ylonen is still on the fourth line? He's outplayed a large number of the roster for the last handful of games and is doing so with limited ice-time. The coaching staff has clearly noticed as he's now on the second wave of the power play and a prominent part of that unit. I just don't understand what more you need to see out of Byron, Anderson, Armia, Hoffman, or even Gallagher at this point in the season. Get the kid some talented linemates and let's see what he can do!
Stats: 4 shots, 11:50 T.O.I.


On Tuesday 6th June, Cabfind is taking part in this years' ProDriver Congress Event at the Heathrow Renaissance Hotel, London.
Now in its second year, the ProDriver Congress focuses on the threats and opportunities that face London based private hire and chauffer operators. The key topics this year include the presence of disruptors in the corporate space and the need for embracing the latest technology.
Cabfind's Commercial Director, Daniel Price will be appearing as a guest speaker. Daniel and fellow panellists will be discussing the issue of disruptive technology during the second panel session at 10.35-11.30am. The discussion will be taking a look at disruptors to the Market and how we can all harness the power of technology to drive our businesses forward.
All attendees are invited to speak to the Cabfind team at our exhibition stand where we will be discussing opportunities to grow your business further.


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Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. announces that it is investigating potential legal claims against the board of directors of Sierra Monitor Corporation ("Sierra Monitor" or the "Company") (OTC QB: SRMC) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to the Company's entry into an agreement to be acquired by MSA Safety Incorporated ("MSA") (NYSE: MSA) in a transaction valued at approximately $33 million. Under the terms of the agreement, shareholders of Sierra Monitor will receive $3.25 in cash for each share of Sierra Monitor common stock.
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Disney Unveils New Animated Film Inspired By Southeast Asia, 'Raya And The Last Dragon'
Disney has announced its next animated film: Raya and the Last Dragon. As much success as the Mouse House now enjoys thanks to its big affiliates like Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, and Pixar Animation, its own in-house animation studio is still the heart of the company. In recent years, Walt Disney Animation Studios has even come to rival Pixar, as far as their critical darling status and creative accomplishments are concerned. With popular Oscar-winning hits like Frozen, Big Hero 6, and Zootopia under its belt, Disney Animation shows few signs of slowing down anytime soon, either.
Disney has now officially pulled the curtain back on its upcoming animated movie, Raya and the Last Dragon. The film opens in theaters on November 25, 2020 and features Cassie Steele (Degrassi: The Next Generation) and Awkwafina (The Farewell) as members of its voice cast. You can check out its concept art in the space below.
Written by Adele Lim (Crazy Rich Asians), Raya and the Last Dragon follows Raya (Steele), "a lone warrior from the fantasy kingdom of Kumandra who teams up with a crew of misfits in her quest to find the Last Dragon and bring light and unity back to their world". Awkwafina is lending her voice to Sisu, the Last Dragon, who was left behind on earth by the other dragons "in case dark forces return to the world". Disney story artists Paul Briggs and Dean Wellins (Frozen, Big Hero 6) are making their directorial debut on the film, with Osnat Shurer (Moana) producing. The project's D23 presentation confirmed it was heavily inspired by Southeast Asian myths, with places like Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia being studied for research by its creative team.
Raya and the Last Dragon brings Disney's animated Moana to mind, in the sense that both films tell an original story based on the myths and culture of a specific region in the world. It should provide some welcome representation in that regard, and ought to feel all the more authentic thanks to Lim (who was born and grew up in Southeast Asia, as she discussed at D23). Raya and the Last Dragon won't be the only original animated tentpole released in 2020 either, seeing as Pixar is planning to unveil two all-new movies (Onward and Soul) over the same twelve-month period. Needless to say, next year should be an exciting one for animation fans.
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#ifndef __CMSIS_RTOS_MESSAGEQUEUE_H__
#define __CMSIS_RTOS_MESSAGEQUEUE_H__

#include "cmsis_os.h"

#if (defined(osFeature_MessageQ)  &&  (osFeature_MessageQ != 0))

namespace CMSIS {

namespace RTOS {

/**
\ingroup CMSISpp
*/
class MessageQueue {

// variables
private:

	osMessageQId id = 0;
	const char* name = nullptr;

// functions
public:

	MessageQueue() = default;
	MessageQueue(const MessageQueue &other) = delete;
	MessageQueue &operator=(const MessageQueue &other) = delete;

	void create(const osMessageQDef_t* messageQDef, osThreadId thread = 0) {
		name = messageQDef->name;
		id = osMessageCreate(messageQDef, thread);
	}

	inline bool isCreated() const {
		return (id != 0);
	}

	inline osMessageQId getId() const {
		return id;
	}

	inline const char* getName() const {
		return name;
	}

	inline osStatus put(uint32_t info, uint32_t millisec) {
		return osMessagePut(id, info, millisec);
	}

	inline osEvent get(uint32_t millisec) {
		return osMessageGet(id, millisec);
	}

	#if (defined(osFeature_Extended_FreeRTOS_API)  &&  (osFeature_Extended_FreeRTOS_API != 0))

	inline osEvent peek(uint32_t millisec) {
		return osMessagePeek(id, millisec);
	}

	inline osStatus putToFront(uint32_t info, uint32_t millisec) {
		return osMessagePutToFront(id, info, millisec);
	}

	#endif
};

};

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