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Catlow Theater
116 W. Main Street,
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A classic neighborhood movie theater with a truly unique architectural blend.
Named for its original owner, a local businessman named Wright Catlow, this Tudor Revival/Jacobean-inspired theater opened on May 28th, 1927. It was designed by the Chicago architectural firm of Betts & Holcomb.
The main historical feature of the Catlow Theater is the interior design by renowned sculptor & designer, Alfonso Iannelli, who collaborated with such famous architects as Frank Lloyd Wright, Barry Byrne, Purcell & Emlslie, and Bruce Goff. (More historical information on Iannelli available at the Catlow website.)
The Catlow Theater featured movies and live acts on its stage from 1927 to 1933. Some of the famous artists appearing there include Gene Autry, Sally Rand – the fan dancer, and Red Norvo. The theater changed over to a movies-only format by 1934.
In 1988, the Catlow Theater added the convenience of in-theater dining via the adjoining Boloney's Sandwich Shop. The following year, the Catlow Theater was placed on the National Register Of Historic Places.
The Catlow Theater was the first theater in Illinois to have a website (1995) and one of only a handful in the country to have one at the time.
The Catlow Theater is still in operation and still showing movies. Its mid-run features are just $4 a seat.
The owners are currently in negotiations with the Village of Barrington to purchase the theater for use as a Community/Performing Arts Center.
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m2violin: I don't know when it was removed but it can't be much later than 1968 (I would have thought earlier). I think it was removed by a Larry Coleman and someone else. They tried to install it in a church. Terry Kleven found it in a house's basement and sold
it to me in maybe 1970. I only got the console; I don't know what happened to the rest of the stuff. Someone told me the 16' diaphone was left behind in the theatre and was disposed of sometime later by persons unknown. You can reach Terry at 612-331-2444. I know he knows more than I do.
I serviced the Catlow projection and sound system in the 80's and 90's. I still remember Jim the relief projectionist and also the old gentleman who was the original full time projectionist there. He retired in the late 80's and Jim retired sometime in the mid 90's. I also remember him telling me about how he installed the very fisrt television antenna in Barrington.
The Catlow sound system was upgraded in the mid 90's to include JBL 4675 stage speakers and JBL 8330 Surrounds. These speakers replaced the original RCA magnetic sound system speakers. In the booth we installed a Dolby CP-65 processor and new BGW power amps. This gear replaced an again EPRAD Starscope system.
Also in the late 90's the Catlow underwent major structurial modifications. The main roof is supported by large wooden beams and some of these beams began to pull apart and or crack. This very extensive structural modification was done to guarantee the Catlow would not collapse and that it would be around for many years to come.
I do miss Baloneys alot… Roberta was constantly making the sandwiches bigger and bigger… Tim would raise the prices to accomodate the extra use of stuff going into them and then Roberta would make them larger yet…. It got to the point that if you could eat half the sandwich for lunch you were doing pretty good. The other half would be consumed for dinner.
We have no good deli's out here in SLC… Hey Tim and Roberta… want to expand the sandwich shop?
Here is a 1982 photo:
Wow, I had no idea this place existed.
Thanks to CT & everyone whose posted pictures.
Here is a December 1968 ad from the Daily Herald:
Here is another photo:
"They should renovate this place its sort of a dump"
Yeah, we would love to, but with what money? We're doing the best we can considering the times. There's a lot more competition (with all the latest equipment) out there these days. Being an old-time single screen theater isn't easy, but we're still plugging along on our own. And most of our loyal patrons seem to enjoy coming here.
Good luck Tim,some people think money justs falls out of the sky.Nice looking vertical and marquee.
The Catlow Theater is threatened with extinction with Hollywood's move to digital films. The cost of new equipment to show digital films runs around $100K. No problem for the huge multiplex chain theaters-but for a small single-screen cinema like The Catlow, this can easily put our beloved cinema out of business.
Tim and his fiance, Roberta, have launched a fundraising campaign to get the money for the new equipment and keep The Catlow alive and kicking. Go to the website below to contribute. In just one day 179 supporters have already pledged more than $16K for the new equipment. Barrington residents, those of us who grew up in Barrington, and cinema lovers from around the world are rising up to save this icon from extinction.
PS to Tim: You and Roberta are doing a FANTASTIC job! Thank you!
A brief article about the Catlow Theatre appears on this page of Exhibitors Herald and Moving Picture World of April 14, 1928. Two photos of the auditorium can be seen on this page.
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Violin Lessons & Classes in Ormewood Park
Find the perfect teacher or instructor in Ormewood Park for private violin lessons in your home or in their studio.
Popular Violin Teachers near Ormewood Park
Check out some of our most popular teachers near Ormewood Park including Peachtree City, Fairburn, Powder Springs, Locust Grove and Ellenwood.
About Shannon B.Close
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I use a hybrid approach of Suzuki and string method books with my violin and viola students. Rhythm/note reading is taught as well as how to create a beautiful tone. Familiar songs are played starting on the first day! I also conduct a string orchestra and students are encouraged to join after achieving a certain level of proficiency to enjoy the benefits of performing with others.
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I can help you achieve your goals! For those who want a well-rounded music education, I include music theory (note and rhythm reading), technique, ear training, improvisation and performance practice in my curriculum using a variety of methods. I enjoy working with adults interested in picking up their instrument after a number of years. P
My students have an opportunity to perform publicly several times a year which encourages practice and also builds confidence. After a few lessons, I can provide an idea of where a student will be in 3-6 months. You can always expect to find me prepared with fun ideas for our lesson. I have a grand piano as well as several keyboards to add variety and fun to our lessons.
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home-grand piano in living room seating for parents
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I would bring my own violin to demonstrate but would expect students to have their own instrument.
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For piano, I use Faber & Faber, Alfred, Bastien and Music for Little Mozarts. I include sight reading books, rhythm workbooks, improv studies, and later scales and arpeggios. For violin I have created my own hybrid using traditional methods and Suzuki.
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Shannon B.
Shannon B.
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All levels of students are welcome. I have over 42 years of experience to help you achieve your best. Electric Violin also offered!
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First and foremost I am very laid back and that helps my students relax into the process of making great music. Expect your first lesson to be about getting to know each other and getting a firm idea of what your expectations are.
Everyone learns at a different pace and has changing interests. Within the framework of moving you towards your musical goals I create custom goals and lessons for my students.
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I do expect my students to learn several pieces of music at a time and perform so you can share your music. That's what it is all about after all!
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Music room with seating for parents.
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None, all students require an instrument to practice on.
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Electric violin
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Mark W.
Mark W.
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am a multi-instrumentalist. I teach Piano, Violin, and Clarinet. I have also taught in bands and orchestras. I have taught a number of years with different for students in different levels from beginners all the way to the advanced. Some of my students have even gone to competitions and won. Music had made a huge impact in my life. I want to make music fun and a positive experience as much as it was to me.
About Delia
Their own instrument, except for piano students. Please bring a small notebook for assignments and notes about for the lessons.
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Mostly classical. I use mostly suzuki or yahamma
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Delia C.
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I'm an experienced and dedicated musician, having played with Orchestras and Chamber groups throughout my state. My lessons are focused on relaxation, and am as laid back or strict as the student needs. Whether you're a beginner or advanced, shooting to be a church player or a pro, I have taught students for that and am the teacher for you.
About Nicholas
Throughout Nicholas's career, he has been an active member of Honors Orchestras, Youth Symphonies, Chamber ensembles, Opera Symphonies, and his university's symphony. His music consists of mostly a classical nature with some contemporary and popular music ensembles.
Nicholas trained for three years in college under the renowned cellist Martha Gerschefski, whose accomplishments are too many to list. He also trained under Christopher Rex, the principal cellist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Nicholas now holds a Bachelor's degree in Music Performance at Georgia State University.
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Nicholas H.
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Suzuki Method
O'Connor Method
Have been teaching 20+ years
About David
Upon graduating Emory university in 1992 I played professionally in Destin, FL as a bassist, guitarist, violinist, and vocalist. I performed as bassist and backing vocalist with "Salty Dog" for nearly a decade. I am the co-founder of the Destin, FL band "Beach Mice." We perform for several weddings, corporate events, and benefits every year. Beach
I relocated to Atlanta in November of 2013, and currently perform weddings, and at various restaurants and events in the Atlanta area.
I have taught individuals and group lessons on violin, bass, and guitar since 1997 and for several consecutive years at Playground Music in Fort Walton Beach.
I have several videos available on YouTube, and a website which is easily located through a simple Google search.
I look forward to meeting you and helping you fulfill your musical goals and ambitions. Happy Playing - Cheers! dp
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David P.
David P.
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Since I am relatively young, I think I work really well with kids still in elementary, middle, and high school. I am majoring in Violin Performance in college, and so I am actively still learning to perfect my instrument and will share some of my expertise in my lessons.
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I was introduced to the world of music at the age of four when my mother, an accomplished violinist, placed a violin in my hands. I have been playing the violin for 23 years and throughout those years developed an interest in pursuing many instruments in the string family. Music is my passion and being able to share that passion with others is what makes my job truly rewarding. Through my years of teaching I have had the pleasure of working with students of all ages and abilities. I have had the pleasure of teaching many different musical styles including classical, folk, bluegrass, celtic, pop, etc. As a dedicated and experienced teacher I understand each individual learns music in a different way. I enjoy discovering, creating and applying different learning styles in my teaching methods. I believe that patience and consistency is key when it comes to learning a new talent. I also believe communication is an essential skill when it comes to teaching not only to students but also ...
About Hannah
When it comes to learning a new talent, I believe that patience and consistency is key. Before working with a new student or family, I find it important that we discuss the student's interests and goals for the instrument. From there, I determine a structured lesson plan based on the individual's needs and musical experience. I teach many different musical styles including classical, folk, bluegrass, celtic, pop, etc.
During the course of private music lessons my students will learn basic to advanced instrumental techniques, songs, scales, sight-reading, and basic music theory. I also prepare many of my students for musical examinations, auditions and live performances.
I am new to TakeLessons.com but have been teaching for many years. Here is what some people have had to say about me.
"Hannah was an absolute pleasure to work with. My son took violin lessons with her from 6th grade until his junior year. She is a wonderful teacher who is both knowledgeable and patient as well as having an excellent rapport with her students. I would highly recommend Hannah for any age group of student."
-Michelle A. March 6, 2018
"Hannah , does a great job teaching students of all ages. I am an adult student and have been taking violin lessons for 3 years. She challenges me and pushes for improvement. Hannah focuses on intonation and proper technique. The Suzuki method is taught along with a variety of other music genres - bluegrass, Christmas & popular. Have enjoyed taking lessons each week."
-Patty C. March 5, 2018
"Hannah is an amazing musician who is also great at teaching what she knows. She's professional, yet personal and friendly. She has also become a great friend and I will be forever grateful to Hannah for teaching both my daughter and I something we will carry and cherish for the rest of our lives".
-Susana C. February 22, 2018
"We found Hannah about 3 years ago when my third grade daughter wanted to start violin lessons. Now in 6th grade, my daughter still loves playing violin, and Hannah has been an incredible teacher and mentor. Hannah is a skilled musician, who also understands how to connect with students. She has high expectations while offering unwavering encouragement and support. She has nurtured our daughter's passion for music, and we are go grateful that she has been a part of her musical journey."
-Anna H. February 20, 2018
"Ms. Hannah has been teaching my son for about 9 months. He began violin lessons right before his fifth birthday. Ms. Hannah is very patient with him in lessons and he adores her. In addition, she works with us and coaches us on how we can practice at home. We have seen so much progress this year, and we are excited to see how far he can go with Ms. Hannah's help".
-Ann B. February 13, 2018
"Hannah has taught me violin for 9 years. Under her guidance and instruction I improved so much I auditioned for and was accepted to the Mastery Orchestra at my high school. Lessons with Hannah have always been engaging, and she has the ability to reveal problem areas without being discouraging. I highly recommend her teaching."
-Evan L. February 12, 2018
"Mrs. Hannah, as we call her, is an outstanding instructor and has a precious heart. Her teaching style is one of comfort - she "reads" each student and teaches at the perfect pace for each individual, she is sweet, full of joy and always patient. We are incredibly thankful to have found her as an instructor."
- Jennifer B. February 4, 2018
"I've been taking violin from Hannah for almost a year and it has been amazing! Starting the violin at age 55+ was exciting but anxiety producing but Hannah made me feel from the first moment that I could do this. She is an awesome teacher and is so talented herself! I have learned so much and could not ask for a better experience."
-Melissa H. February 3, 2018
"Very pleased with Mrs. F. My daughter & I know Hannah for 2 years since she's still Ms. Jones until she got married and become Mrs. F. Mrs. F. aren't just sharing the love of music but she share love and care for my daughter. My daughter loves to go to her Violin lessons. She is very excited and happy every time she gets to learn with Hannah. She started to practice and work hard with Hannah's guidance since 2014. She enjoy learning process and I am so happy to see her progressing so well. Hannah's personality, high professional and communication very well with parents and she will come out of the room to greet & meet and talk to you before the lesson and after the lesson she will always give you an update about your child learning and what they're working on for the next level. Hannah is a very dedicated music teacher if you are looking to hire someone to teach your kids; look no further. Hannah is the one. She's very sweet, kind, care and very friendly. My daughter has improved so much since start learning with Hannah. She made it to become a Concert Master at Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra (GYSO) and also made it to Honor Orchestra 2016. I couldn't be any happier than this. My daughter loves of violin has grown so much over years of practices with Hannah. I can't thanks her enough for what she has made my daughter become very successful.
Thank you so much Hannah."
-Joy N. April 21, 2016
"Hannah taught my son Benjamin violin for 3-4 years. She was awesome! Very sweet-natured, patient, knowledeable. He really bonded with her and still speaks of her to this day, 3 years later!"
-Belinda P. April 22, 2016
"I was with Hannah for about 4-5 years. She helped me learn everything from reading sheet music to vibrato. And she is quick to get back to you if you have any problems."
-Alexandrine R. April 24, 2016
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Hannah F.
Hannah F.
About Wilson H.Close
I enjoy teaching and sharing my passion for music with students of all ages. Currently, I teach students from ages 4 to 66 in the summer and have taught elementary school students during the school year through a music program I started in 2017 called Virtuoso. Music has shaped me into who I am today and has given me some of the best experiences I've ever had. I am a classically-trained musician, so if you are looking to excel in classical music, feel free to send me a message. My goal as a teacher is to make sure that all of my students succeed and reach their full potential. Let's get started on your musical journey!
About Wilson
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Wilson H.
Wilson H.
About Esther N.Close
I have taught violin professionally for 5+ years. I specialize in private lessons to students of all ages and abilities, from beginner to advanced levels. I create personalized lesson plans for each student and include note reading, instrument technique, sight reading, music theory, ear training, and repertoire to provide a well-rounded music education.
My goal is that my students will be well-rounded musicians who have FUN in the music-learning and music-making process!
About Esther
Piano and violin students can expect to improve week by week in their technique and musical ability as they attend lessons and practice regularly. Each student is unique in musical background and goals. I get to know each student personally and create a personalized lesson plan for each student, so that they can achieve their musical goals and have FUN while doing it!
I teach a well-rounded music curriculum, focusing on basic skills such as note-reading, instrument technique, sight-reading, ear training, and learning a variety of repertoire. My students can expect to grow in foundational music technique and performance, so that they can play in a variety of settings with freedo
I teach piano students of all ages and experience levels. I studied piano for 16 years and have been teaching piano professionally for 10 years. I can teach students to read music and play styles from classical to pop, as well as to play contemporary music using chord charts. I always take the goals and preferences of the student into consideration when choosing repertoire and making lesson plans.
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A childhood dream realized, as a TV car rises again
Dave LaChance Dec 10th, 2013
Ed Straker's car. Photos and images courtesy Sean Robinson.
The year is 1980, and the earth is under attack by aliens. All that stands in their way is Supreme Headquarters Alien Defense Organization, or S.H.A.D.O., a top-secret force that employs aircraft, submarines, moon-based interceptors and other weapons to destroy incoming UFOs.
Overseeing this vital operation is Commander Ed Straker, who, to all outward appearances, is the head of a film studio in England. Naturally, the commander has a car at his disposal, and not just any car–it's a long, low, gullwinged, gas-turbine-powered coupe that can outrun pursuing space aliens.
We're talking about the British TV series UFO, which aired in the U.K. in 1970, and was shown in the U.S. in 1971-1972 (the female crew of Moonbase wore metallic purple wigs, if that helps jog your memory). The series sprang from the prolific imagination of the late Gerry Anderson, probably best known in the U.S. for his "Supermarionation" TV series like Thunderbirds and Fireball XL5, and the live-action Space: 1999 that came later. But Commander Straker's car itself was very real, and it caught the attention of a six-year-old Brit named Sean Robinson, nowadays of West Berkshire, between Bristol and London. "I knew that it was not a model, it was a real car. That sort of transfixed me. That car exists somewhere," Sean says. "And I just wanted that car from the very first second." The car's role in the show was part of its appeal, but more than that, "it was just a gorgeous looking car. I couldn't believe what I was looking at. It was this gorgeous thing."
The car had been styled by Derek Meddings, who had been Anderson's visual-effects specialist since the Supermarionation days. It, and two similar cars, had been constructed for Anderson's 1968 film Doppelganger (also titled Journey to the Far Side of the Sun). Two of the cars were used for UFO; besides Straker's, there was one used by another major character, Colonel Paul Foster. Viewers were always sure of seeing Straker's car; it was featured early in the credits, and was shown in many of the episodes.
As Sean became older–and, not coincidentally, became a filmmaker, writer and director, too–he began trying to track the car down, but no one seemed to know where it was. He learned that it had been sold in the mid-1970s to a BBC Radio 1 disc jockey, Dave Lee Travis, who had used the car for promotions, but from there the trail grew cold. Sean wasn't deterred; he made inquiries, followed leads, and, two years ago, tracked the car down.
"Dave Lee Travis had sold it to the garage that did its repairs, or kept it running, for a song. He wanted rid of it, he was sick of it," Sean says. The new owner, too, used the car for advertising, until he, too, grew tired of it. "He told one of his employees to take it down to the dump, and the employee said, 'No, no, I'll take it home.' It was taken to a back garden [backyard] in the Midlands, and that's where it stayed, under a tarpaulin."
The car had suffered from exposure to the weather. The underlying chassis, from a Ford Zephyr, was badly rusted, so badly that Sean's hand accidentally went through the firewall. "It was like tissue paper. If you lifted the car up, it would probably fold in half," he says. Even the aluminum skin was in poor shape.
Sean tried to buy the car–he still holds out hope that the owner will agree to sell it to him–but instead got the next best thing: permission to make a plaster cast of its aluminum body, from which he would be able to make a perfect replica in fiberglass. This was challenging work, but his film connections helped; a technician named Grant, who had molded the Ford Anglia for the Harry Potter movies, offered to help mold Straker's car.
The owners had built a brick wall next to the car, making it impossible to remove the car without a crane, and so Sean and Grant did all the molding work in the owner's backyard. They ended up with six heavy plaster molds. "We had to carry them the length of the bottom of the garden, over a six-foot hedge, to another garden, over another hedge, out onto the road, and then load them into a van. And we had to do that with each piece," Sean says. "I had visions of not making it."
Safely back in the workshop, the plaster molds were used to make castings of parts of the body shell, which were then assembled with the help of wooden jigs. "Once the castings were in the correct place, the car was re-fibreglassed underneath to secure all of the pieces, and then months of rebuilding and smoothing began," Sean says. "It took a long time to get it right, but finally it was ready to make a new mold."
From the new mold, a new one-piece body emerged. "The entire full-size bodyshell of Ed Straker's car is sitting in my workshop. It's amazing to look at when you walk in the door, to see Ed Straker's car looking at you. Pretty amazing."
There's much more to be done, including all of the mechanical work. Sean isn't keen to replicate the car's original specification, which included a 1.3-liter four-cylinder from a British Ford Escort. (The camera was slowed down for driving shots, to make the car appear to be moving quickly when the film was played back at normal speed.) "In Derek's exact words, it was a pig to drive," he says. "It was very underpowered, it was huge, and there was no power steering." The gearshift lever for the four-speed transmission had been sawed in half, so that it could fit within the console. "You had to actually put your hand down a hole to change gear. And the center console of that thing was quite high, so your elbow as right out in the air. You had your hand down a hole and you were trying to change gear and steer at the same time. Quite horrific," Sean says.
The replica will be an entirely different story. Sean has bought a 2002 Jaguar XJ8, and he's planning to have the roof cut off, and a tubular steel framework welded on to support the fiberglass body–something like Superleggera construction. "The beauty of the Jag is, it's exactly the same wheelbase. I went and measured people's cars," he laughs. He'll keep the beautiful leather Jaguar interior, and "just add bits around that to make it look the way it should have looked, actually. It'll be an up-to-date version on the inside, but the outside will look exactly like it did."
The exterior will be painted in the same shade of metallic bronze as the original, but with a twist. Sean secured a piece of the original paint that peeled off the aluminum body, and will have it color-matched. But because the car was always brightly lit by halogen lamps when it was filmed, he intends to tweak the color a bit, so that under natural light, it looks just as bright as viewers remember it being.
The original car's gullwing doors never worked properly–they weren't motorized, or sprung, so there would always have to be someone out of the shot to raise and lower them. Sean plans to use gas struts, to make them fully functional.
His hope is to have the car ready for its public unveiling at Andercon 2014, the official convention for Gerry Anderson fans on April 19-20 in London. No promises–"I'm a busy filmmaker, I'm a producer and a director, and getting the time to do this is quite difficult, so we might not make that," he says.
With a mold already created, might he make more replicas? The thought has crossed his mind. "There's a friend of mine who wants to make a series of them. So what we're thinking about doing is getting the first one done, showing it off, then saying, 'Right, we'll make six, and then we'll destroy the mold. Who wants one?' That's the idea that's being bandied around."
There was never a thought of making a static replica of Straker's car–the childhood dream could only be realized by something that could be climbed into and driven. And with Jaguar V-8 power, Sean's car will have performance to match his fantasies. "It'll go like stink," he enthuses. "It'll go like a rocket!"
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I would do 6 bodies, But, I would not destroy the molds in the event that one or more of the six bodies are damaged. Once the molds are made and used….Store them !!!!


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Since its inception in 1999, Batman Beyond (or Batman of the Future to people in the UK) has been one of the most recognisable and loved interpretations of the World's Greatest Detective to have been produced by Warner Bros animation. Paul Dini and Bruce Timm were able to recreate the immense success of the greatly revered 'Batman: The Animated Series', and channel the same atmosphere of the show into this new iteration of The Dark Knight. This new Batman had his own villains, his own problems, and was far less like the Batman of old. Now sporting a high-tech Bat-Suit for a high-tech age, Terry McGinnis and his mentor Bruce, sought to strike fear into the criminals of Gotham the same way Wayne had done years beforehand. The show had a winning formula, with fantastic writing, a brilliant cast, and a colourful new set of rogues, and it wasn't long until veteran Batman scribe Paul Dini was commissioned to write a film, a film that posed the question: What happened the last time Batman fought The Joker?
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As always with the DCAU, the voice-acting is superb, Conroy fantastic as ever with the now old Bruce Wayne, Mark Hamill delivering one of his best performances as The Joker yet, and Will Friedle playing Terry McGinnis at his usual fantastic level. Terry really is a character you grow to love over the course of the series and film. He's humorous, smart, and extremely likeable, and the story really shows the defining moment in his career as Gotham's Protector. It's simply a joy to see it play out, and of course his relationship with Bruce develops even further, with both managing to learn from the other in various different ways. It's a brilliant dynamic to see, and the emotional pay-off at the end is definitely worth it.
I think it's safe to say that this film is flawless, with everything from the writing, to the voice acting being absolutely perfect. Return of The Joker is most certainly my favourite Bat-film ever, and I'm yet to see anything come close to topping it. The story provides fantastic closure on one of the most interesting relationships in the comic book medium, and it does it all inside the space of just over an hour's time. Honestly, if you're a fan of The Caped Crusader in any way shape or form, Return of the Joker really is something you have to watch.
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The nerves that carry messages to and from your legs come from your
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sensation (feeling), your doctor can tell whether there is pressure on a
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Muscle strength
Muscle strength tests can detect true muscle weakness, which is one
sign of pressure on a nerve root. (Sometimes leg weakness is actually due to
pain, not pressure on a nerve.) Most people who have
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Tendons attach the muscles to the bones. Reflexes are little movements of the muscle when the tendon is tapped. A reflex can be decreased or absent if there is a problem with the nerve supply. To test your reflexes, your doctor will use a rubber hammer to tap firmly on the tendon. If
certain reflexes are decreased or absent, it will show what nerve might be
compressed. Not all nerve roots have a reflex associated with
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The story of our lives, it's never over,
Until we breathe our last, we keep building.
Transitions experienced, life a changeover.
Loved ones grow, develop; our lives overfilling,
Hoping you experience, best of times; your story,
Ever-glowing, phenomenon thrilling.
Praying your lives keep moving, with pose; glory.
Even in the darkest times, search for light.
Live through each of life's interesting short stories.
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John Bowler '85 was building custom cabinets in Saratoga, New York, until one fall day in 2010, when his cell phone rang on the way to the local home improvement store. It was Silent Crow Arts, a film production company headed by Matt Bennett...


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- Fact Sheet
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Provides Protections for Immigrant Women and Victims of Crime
With approximately 19 million immigrant women and girls in the United States, nearly half of the foreign-born population is female. Unfortunately, many of these immigrant women, particularly those who are unauthorized, are vulnerable to abuse and exploitation. Immigrant women are more likely to experience exploitation while entering the country, while working, and even within their homes. For these and other reasons, federal law provides numerous forms of protection for immigrant women. This fact sheet provides basic information about three of the these forms of protections: "U" visas for victims of crime, "T" visas for victims of severe forms of trafficking, and "self-petitioning" under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
Why are female immigrants uniquely vulnerable to exploitation?
Female immigrants are more likely to work in the informal labor market as domestic workers and caretakers and are less able to assert their rights or to be protected under current laws. Immigrant women workers are also vulnerable to rape, sexual abuse and harassment, or other gender-motivated exploitation in the workplace. Some immigrant women are brought to the United States through human trafficking networks and are forced to work under conditions of surveillance, threats of deportation, and physical harm.
In addition, both legal and unauthorized immigrant women may face challenges related to domestic violence, especially if their immigration status depends on an abusive spouse.
For example, immigrant women may depend on a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse to petition for them through the family-based immigration system or their legal status may be tied to their spouse's employment-based immigration status. This situation not only leaves immigrant women financially dependent on a spouse, but also leaves them vulnerable to a spouse's threat of deportation. Abusive spouses who file immigration petitions for their abused spouses and children often delay, revoke, or fail to file petitions for their family members, or threaten to report their victims to immigration authorities. Finally, immigrant women may be fearful of reporting abuse or exploitation to the police for fear that they will be deported and separated from their families, effectively providing abusers with a tool to silence their victims.
For more information about the challenges immigrant women face, see Reforming America's Immigration Laws: A Woman's Struggle.
How has Congress sought to protect immigrant women?
In the last two decades, Congress has made numerous changes to U.S. immigration laws to offer protections for immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) of 1994 included provisions to allow immigrant victims of domestic violence to obtain immigration relief independent of their abusive spouse or parent through a process called "self-petitioning." The Battered Immigrant Women Protection Act of 2000 (VAWA 2000) created new forms of immigration relief for immigrant victims of violent crime ("U" visas) and victims of sexual assault or trafficking ("T" visas). Finally, the Violence Against Women Act of 2005 expanded these protections and included some victims of elder abuse.
What is a U visa?
The U visa was created by the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 to protect certain noncitizen crime victims who assist or are willing to assist in the investigation or prosecution of a criminal offense. A U visa grants the victim permission to live and work in the United States and may result in the dismissal of any case in immigration court filed against the immigrant.
Noncitizens with U visas are eligible to receive a work permit. Applicants who apply from within the U.S. automatically receive work authorization when the application is approved. Family members included in the victim's application are eligible to apply for a work permit.
There are up to 10,000 U visas available each year for primary applicants. Spouses and unmarried children (and, if the applicant is under 21, parents and unmarried minor siblings) of U-visa applicants may also qualify to be included in the victim's application. There is no limit on the number of visas available for dependent family members.
Who may qualify for a U visa?
To qualify for a U visa, a noncitizen:
- Must have suffered "substantial physical or mental abuse" as a result of being the victim of certain criminal activity. The criminal activities include rape, torture, trafficking, incest, domestic violence, sexual assault, abusive sexual contact, prostitution, sexual exploitation, female genital mutilation, being held hostage, peonage, involuntary servitude, slave trade, kidnapping, abduction, unlawful criminal restraint, false imprisonment, blackmail, extortion, manslaughter, murder, felonious assault, witness tampering, obstruction of justice, perjury, or attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit any of these crimes. The criminal activity must have violated the laws of the United States or occurred in the United States or one of its territories or possessions;
- Must possess information concerning the criminal activity;
- Must be helpful, have been helpful, or be likely to be helpful to a federal, state, or local investigation or prosecution of the criminal activity. (For minors under 16 years of age, a parent, guardian, or "next friend" who has information about the criminal activity may be the one to cooperate with law enforcement.);
- Must obtain a certification from a law-enforcement official, prosecutor, judge, DHS, or other federal or state authorities investigating or prosecuting the criminal activity; and
- Must be admissible under immigration law, or must qualify for a waiver of inadmissibility.
How long do U visas last?
A U visa is valid for up to four years. A U visa may be extended if the certifying law-enforcement agency confirms that the U-visa holder is required to remain in the United States to assist the investigation or prosecution.
After three years of continuous presence in the United States, a U-visa holder is eligible to apply for lawful permanent resident status (a "green card") if he or she meets certain requirements, has not refused to provide assistance in the criminal investigation or prosecution, and can prove that remaining in the United States is connected to humanitarian need, will promote family unity, or is in the public interest. There is no numerical limit on the number of U-visa holders who may adjust to lawful permanent resident status per year.
What is a T visa?
The T visa was created to provide immigration relief to victims of severe forms of human trafficking, which is defined as (1) sex trafficking in which a commercial sex act is induced by fraud, force, coercion, or in which the victim is younger than 18 years of age, or (2) the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for labor or services, through use of force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude or slavery.
A T visa protects recipients from removal and gives them permission to work in the United States. Bona fide T-visa applicants also have access to the same benefits as refugees, including cash assistance, food stamps, and job training.
There are up to 5,000 T visas available each year. Spouses and unmarried children (and, if the applicant is under 21, parents and unmarried minor siblings) of T-visa applicants may also qualify as dependent family members of the trafficking victim. There is no limit on the number of visas available for qualified family members.
Who is eligible for a T Visa?
A noncitizen may be eligible for a T visa if she:
- Is a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons;
- Is physically present in the United States on account of trafficking;
- Assists law-enforcement officials in the investigation or prosecution of the traffickers (victims under 18 years of age are exempted from this requirement); and
- Can demonstrate that she will suffer extreme hardship involving unusual and severe harm if removed from the United States.
How long does a T visa last?
T visas are valid for four years. To qualify for LPR status, T-visa holders must maintain continual physical presence in the United States for three years (or for the duration of a completed investigation or prosecution of the act of trafficking, whichever is less), must maintain good moral character, and must have continued to cooperate with law enforcement or demonstrate they would suffer extreme hardship if they were removed from the United States.
What is the battered spouse waiver?
In order to prevent marriage fraud, federal immigration law requires applicants for marriage-based green cards to receive "conditional" permanent resident status for two years before being granted full lawful permanent resident status. As a result, immigrant victims of domestic violence may feel compelled to remain in an abusive relationship for up to two years in order to obtain a green card. The Immigration Reform Act of 1990 created the "battered spouse waiver," which allows victims of domestic violence to file an application to remove the conditional status without the assistance of her abusive spouse and without having to stay in the abusive relationship for two years by providing proof of battering or extreme cruelty and the validity of the marriage.
What is a VAWA "self-petition"?
Under VAWA, immigrant victims of domestic violence, child abuse, or elder abuse may "self-petition" for lawful permanent resident status without the cooperation of an abusive spouse, parent, or adult child. It allows the victim to confidentially file the self-petition and attain lawful permanent resident status without separating from the abuser, thereby allowing the victim to leave the abuser after lawful permanent resident status has been obtained.
An approved VAWA self-petition provides the applicant with work authorization, deferred action, and an approved immigrant petition which allows her to apply for lawful permanent residency. When the individual applies for lawful permanent resident status, she is subject to the family preference system and any backlogs that may exist. Thus, spouses and children of U.S. citizens may apply immediately and receive a green card as an immediate relative. By contrast, spouses and children of lawful permanent resident abusers are placed into the family preference system along with all other petitions for spouses and children of lawful permanent residents and are subject to backlogs.
There is no limit to the number of VAWA self-petitions that may be filed in any given year.
Who is eligible to self-petition?
VAWA self-petitions are available to:
- Spouses and former spouses of abusive U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. Divorced spouses may self-petition if the termination of the marriage was related to the abuse and if the application is filed within two years of the termination of the marriage.
- Children of abusive citizens or lawful permanent residents who file before turning 25.
- An immigrant parent of an abused immigrant child, even if the immigrant parent is not herself abused.
- Non-citizen spouses whose children are abused by the child's other U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident parent.
In addition to proving abuse, a self-petitioner must also prove:
- Good faith marriage if the abuser is a spouse or step-parent.
- The relationship to the abuser.
- The immigration status of the citizen or LPR spouse, parent, or child.
- Good moral character.
- Residence with the abusive family member.
- Parent-child relationship if the applicant is a non-abusive immigrant parent whose U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse perpetrated the abuse.
What is VAWA cancellation of removal?
VAWA cancellation of removal (called "suspension of deportation" prior to 1996) is a form of relief designed to keep victims of abusive U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouses or parents from being deported. It is a form of relief that a noncitizen victim can seek in immigration court after being placed in removal proceedings. Successful cancellation of removal results in lawful permanent resident status for the victim, whose children can also be paroled into the United States and can ultimately receive a green card as well.
To qualify for VAWA cancellation of removal, a victim must prove:
- She has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse or parent.
- Physical presence in the United States for 3 years.
- Good moral character.
- That removal would cause extreme hardship.
- That certain inadmissibility grounds do not apply or that she qualifies for a waiver of inadmissibility.


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PALM BEACH - A new national survey shows that the Latino population in the U.S. rose 47 percent from 2000 to 2011 and that the rate of growth in Florida was even higher - 62 percent.
The Pew Research Hispanic Center in Washington, a respected demographic research institute, found that the Latino population in the U.S. during those 11 years swelled from 35.2 million to 51.9 million. The total U.S. population as of 2011 was 311.6 million, meaning that 16.7 percent of people living in the U.S. were Latino, compared to 12.5 percent in 2000.
And that percentage is expected to increase. Of all births in the U.S. in 2011, 23.1 percent were to Latino women.
The 2011 numbers are based on the American Community Survey, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, which surveyed 3 percent of the households in the U.S. and extrapolated total numbers from those interviews. The households were contacted during 2011 and the numbers were compiled over the past year. The 2000 numbers were based on the census from that year.
The center says its figures include undocumented people. There are thought to be 11 million to 12 million undocumented people in the U.S., 80 percent of whom are Latino.
The growing numbers of Latinos, especially the increase in Latino voters, is affecting U.S. political life. Democratic President Barack Obama defeated Republican Mitt Romney for the presidency in November, in part by winning the Latino vote by 71-26 percent.
Republicans' hard-line position against the legalization of undocumented residents cost them many Latino votes. GOP members of Congress have since begun negotiating with Democrats on a comprehensive immigration law overhaul, to improve relations with Latino voters.
By far the largest Latino community in the U.S. is people of Mexican descent, with 33.5 million, or 64.5 percent of all Latinos. Many people of Mexican descent come from families that have lived in the U.S. for many generations. Two-thirds of all persons of Mexican descent in the U.S. were born here.
Puerto Ricans, who are U.S. citizens from birth, number 4.9 million; Salvadorans, 1.95 million; Cubans, 1.88 million. Guatemalans, who have a large community in Palm Beach County, number 1.22 million nationwide.
Not only did the number of Latinos and their percentage of the U.S. population increase, but the percentage of Latinos in the U.S. who are U.S.-born increased from 59.9 percent to 63.8 percent. Latinos have the lowest median age of any population group, 27, compared to 33 for blacks 36 for Asians; and 42 for whites.
Florida is home to the third-highest total of Latinos: 4.35 million, or 22.8 percent of the state's population. It is far behind California, which includes 14.4 million Latinos, and Texas with 9.8 million. Both those states are 38.1 percent Latino.
The break down by country of origin is very different for Florida than for the nation as a whole. Among Florida Latinos, 35 percent are of Cuban descent, 26 percent Mexican and 23 percent Puerto Rican.
Charles Zelden, a Nova Southeastern University political scientist, said his campus has a growing number of Latino students.
"We are the future of America," he said. "The Latin population is growing even faster than the common wisdom would assume."
Zelden said the report and the election outcome make it evident why the Republican Party has made a Latino, Cuban-American Sen. Marco Rubio, the face of the party.
"It makes sense, although given the numbers, it would make even more sense if he were Mexican and not Cuban," Zelden said.
He wondered whether newly elected Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, who is already making his voice heard on Capitol Hill, may eventually challenge Rubio as the Latino face of the party.
At least 10 states saw increases in their Latino populations of more than 100 percent since 2000. In the South, Georgia and North Carolina saw large increases and both now have more than 800,000 Latino residents.
The survey shows that educational levels of Latinos rose over the 11 years studied. The high school dropout rate among Latinos ages 16 to 19 plummeted from 17.5 percent in 2000 to 6.8 percent in 2011. The percentage of Latinos 18 to 24 enrolled in college rose sharply, from 20 percent to 32.9 percent in the 11 years.
The median income of a Latino household in 2011 was $39,000. That compared to $67,000 for Asian households, $54,400 for whites and $32,600 for blacks. Thirteen million Latinos live in poverty, 25.9 percent of the total Latino population, and 22 percent receive food stamps. Only blacks have higher rates in those categories, with 27.9 percent living in poverty and 28 percent receiving food stamps.
But Latinos have by far the highest percentage of people without health insurance, 30 percent. That compares to 10.8 percent for whites, 15.4 percent for Asians and 18.6 percent for blacks.


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Ruthie Stein, Friendly Planet Travel's Group Department Manager, got the opportunity to travel to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands a few weeks ago. She experienced much of what our travelers will see on Friendly Planet's Galapagos Islands Hopper and Galapagos Islands Explorer tours.
When she returned, she was armed with notes, photos, and memories of what she calls the most wonderful experience of her life. I asked her to share the details of her trip with us on the blog, and she happily agreed.
Over the course of nine fun-filled days, Ruthie spent time in Quito, Ecuador and on the islands of Santa Cruz, Floreana, and Isabella in the Galapagos. She begins her blog post series about her trip with her two-day stay in Quito, which she found to be surprisingly charming, friendly, and full of historical and fascinating sites.
I left Philadelphia on July 18, flying via Miami to board my flight for Quito, Ecuador on LAN Airlines. I landed in Quito later that day. The first word that comes to my mind to describe Quito is magical, and here's why.
As my plane descended, the city came into view. It's nestled in the valley of the Andes Mountains. Once you step outside, you see the magnificent mountains and snowcapped volcanoes, including the still-active Mt. Pichincha, surrounding the city.
|A glimpse of the Andes Mountains from the valley Quito sits in
No matter which direction I looked, there was never a bad view or an obstructed one. The mountains just towered over the city. The blue skies and white clouds made it seem like I was looking at a postcard. Because it's in a valley, it puts Quito over 9,000 ft. above sea level, making it the second-highest capital city in the world.
Knowing this fact before I booked the trip, I was nervous about getting altitude sickness. Luckily, I worried about nothing. When I got off the plane I wasn't nauseous and didn't have a headache, but my breathing was a little labored. I adapted quickly to the change in altitude, and my heavy breathing disappeared relatively quickly.
From the airport I settled into my room at the Sheraton Quito Hotel. It's a lovely hotel where the food was outstanding. I highly recommend the salad bar, it was top notch. 😉 The hotel is located right in the heart of Quito's shopping district and is convenient to almost all the major attractions.
|Statue of Virgin of Quito overlooking the tight streets of Old Town
I only had two days to spend in Quito, so I set out right away to sightsee and shop. Now in Quito there are two main parts of the city, the old and the new. The new town looks like most modern cities, with high-rises, multi-story apartment complexes, restaurants, and more.
The section I fell in love with was just 20 minutes away — Old Town. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site where I spent a lot of my time. The Spanish influence on Old Town is evident in the colonial architecture that overwhelms every tightly packed street I strolled down. The colorful buildings and churches date back to the early 1500's when the Spanish founded the city. And it seems that at the top and bottom of every street you see the Statue of the Virgin of Quito overlooking the city.
I also walked through the Plaza de la Independencia. It's the beautiful main square of Quito that is surrounded by the 19th century Iglesia de la Cathedral, city hall, the archbishop's palace, and the government palace. Here I got to see the changing of the guards.
|Otavalo Market
The following day I was off to the Otavalo market where I spent a couple of hours. It's a well-known market in Latin America that is famous for selling alpaca blankets, sweaters, and all kinds of products laboriously handmade by the indigenous Otavaleño Indians.
Otavaleños are one of the only tribes, if not the last, in Ecuador who still make and wear their traditional dress. The women vendors wear intricately embroidered blouses with lots of beaded necklaces, all of which are handmade. And the men have long braided hair, and wear calf-length white trousers, ponchos, and sandals.
Unfortunately, my shopping spree at the market was cut short. My guide reminded me that I should leave room in my suitcase for the beautiful leather products that I intended to purchase at our next stop on the itinerary, the beautiful little town of Cotacachi. It's named after the Cotacachi volcano, which is located close by.
Here I found numerous shops selling handbags, shoes, belts, wallets, and other items, all made by the indigenous tribes people, and very inexpensive. Not too far from Cotacachi, we stopped at Peguche, another small town inhabited by the local tribes. I was fortunate to see one of the few remaining loom weaving workshops in the home of a local family. Beautiful tapestries, shawls, and blankets are all handmade without the aid of any patterns or templates.
|One foot in each hemisphere
The next morning, my journey took me about 45 minutes from Quito, where I visited the Mitad del Mundo, which is Spanish for "middle of the world." This is where the Equatorial Monument commemorates the exact place where Charles Marie de la Condamine established the equator.
I felt like a real tourist that day when I took a picture with my one foot in the northern hemisphere and my other foot in the southern hemisphere.
By the time I was done hopping between the hemispheres it was time to leave Quito for the Galapagos. I was disappointed that I didn't have more time to explore the city further and to travel north to visit the Amazon rainforest (that's the next stop on my wish list), but I was excited and looking forward to seeing the Islands that Charles Darwin explored almost 200 years ago.
In my next post, I'll tell you about my trip to Santa Cruz island, and what it's like jetting around from island to island on a the Islands' ferries. I'll also share with you the lengths that the Charles Darwin Research Station takes to protect the breeding of the indigenous Galapagos tortoise from the invasive species that were brought to the Islands hundreds of years ago by pirates and explorers.