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Join us on our tour of Silverton Colorado, the gem of the San Juan Skyway National Scenic Byway, crowned by the San Juan Mountains . . . the most resplendent range in the Rockies!
Our point of origin for this leg of our road trip began at the southwestern tip of the San Juan Skyway National Scenic Byway in Cortez, Colorado where we stayed for a few nights while taking in the local sights, including visiting the stunning Mesa Verde National Park and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument.
With so much to see, a week spent on the byway in the San Juan Mountains is just not enough!
Find out how our trip began in The San Juan Mountains Colorado--Traveling the San Juan Skyway, part 1 of the San Juan Skyway series, and then you can learn more about our trip in The Million Dollar Highway-Traveling the San Juan Skyway, part 3!
Step back into a different time, a page in old west history, when Silverton Colorado was a mining camp isolated from civilization in an unforgiving wilderness high in the San Juan Mountains deep in the Rocky Mountain Range.
The San Juan Mountains Colorado—Traveling the San Juan Skyway (part 1)
Silverton Colorado—Traveling the San Juan Skyway (part 2)
The Million Dollar Highway--Traveling the San Juan Skyway (part 3)
Ouray Colorado--Traveling the San Juan Skyway (part 4)
Imagine it's 1873, and venturous men flock here to make their fortunes mining rich mineral resources. The flash of gold and silver beckoned these rugged individuals and caused them to travail through 200 inches of snowfall each winter.
Never mind that Silverton was built in an ancient volcanic caldera over 9000 feet in elevation, one of the highest towns in the contiguous United States.
Remnants of mines from those early days to current times dot the San Juan Mountains, especially near Silverton Colorado.
Mining families proudly pass down the mining traditions they inherited to their future generations. This heritage is as rich as the findings and the mountain folk are a friendly, hardy bunch who enjoys shooting the breeze with those passing through.
This frontier boomtown's wild and wooly past continues to live, carefully preserved in the town's colorful culture as evidenced by those buildings still standing and the celebration of annual festivals, to which visitors are invited.
Enjoy the Silverton Brass Band, ceremonies at the Tirolesi-Trentini Monument, stage coach rides, gun fight shows and productions by the A Theatre Group. Check the Silverton Chamber of Commerce's calendar of events when planning your road trip.
Click on the links below to find fantastic places to see and thrilling things to do
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As mentioned in the opening paragraph, we started our journey to the Great Southwest at Cortez, Colorado.
Then, we headed east on the Navajo Trail/US Route 160 toward Durango.
In Durango, we turned north on US Route 550 and immediately ascended into the heavenly heights of the San Juan Mountains. We took in the breathtaking sights and jaw-dropping scenery along the way.
It's about 48 miles of steep narrow road with hairpin curves and amazing overlooks from Durango to Silverton Colorado, a little over a one hour drive, non-stop when the road and weather are clear.
From Molas Pass, we drove about 34 miles following the Animas River where we dropped out of the mountains via a steep switch-back with Anvil Mountain looming large and then turning our backs to this monolith . . . there was Silverton CO.
The sight was stunning!
Nestled in an incredible valley ringed by the San Juan Mountains rising precipitously on all sides, Silverton glistened like a jewel.
Our first stop was the Silverton Visitor Center, literally sitting at the foot of Kendall Peak. What a striking view! The visitor center houses a small museum and is loaded with historical and traveler information. Here is where we discovered how much Silverton Colorado had to offer . . . so many things to do, places to see, tastes to experience . . . myriads to explore!
We had planned to spend most of the day here before venturing forth on the Million Dollar Highway to Ouray.
But our time was cut short due to road reconstruction on a rock slide in the Red Mountain area. The highway was closed except for the workmen's lunch hour at mid-day, one hour only per day.
That left us only 90 minutes to visit Silverton Colorado before we had to hit the road again. Though I was disappointed not to be able to take the time to "soak" up all things Silverton, we did manage to see quite a bit and took some precious time to chat with the locals, who are very friendly. We loved their stories!
Mining is everywhere. Of course, this is what Silverton is all about. We saw mining ruins, tailings, vintage mines, miner's shanties, antique cabins, and newer mining operations.
Did you know Silverton Colorado is a National Historic Landmark? Very few towns receive this coveted designation and none is as intact as Silverton. We loved taking the Historic Walking tour, especially down Greene Street.
Every building has a story to tell, ones that have endured through the trials and tribulations of the town's history.
Named after the town's father, George Greene, Greene Street grew from the ground up during the town's two earliest boom eras. The first prospectors lined the bottom of the caldera and up the mountains sides with tents, shanties, and log cabins.
As time drew on, more permanent structures were built. Those that survived fires and force majeure have been restored to their former glory and updated with modern amenities.
This elegant showplace built by English mining interests in 1882, has endured as a hotel from its birth. Initially named the Grand Hotel and later the Imperial Hotel, its intriguing history is immortalized in its current name, the Grand Imperial Hotel. Much of the original interior has been preserved. The focal point is the beautiful hand-carved bar and antique mirror in the Hub Saloon.
The Old Benson Hotel is a classic structure built in 1901. When we visited here in May 2014, the building was under renovation and reopened soon after as the Benson Hotel, a higher end establishment specializing in contemporary luxury.
Charles Fischer had a vision, ethnic saloons. Built in 1896, Mr. Fischer dedicated the first floor of his new building to two saloons. For his Italian patronage, he opened the Tyrol, and for his French customers, he named his second saloon, The Frog. Upstairs, he opened the Teller House Hotel, which continues to lodge visitors to this day. If you love everything Victorian, including the hospitality, then this is the place for you.
The minor antique buildings are no less charming and some are packed with a wallop of history. At 1335 Green Street, current day Weathertop Wovens occupies a non-descript structure which originated as a saloon in 1876. Its personality developed over time . . . butcher shop, drug store, Chinese laundry, boot shop, jewelry store, barber shop and a laundromat. I wonder what the future has in store for this little place? Whatever it is, it will be interesting.
I was particularly attracted to this sturdy building. It looks like it belongs, like it has always been here and always will be. After doing some research I discovered native red sandstone construction is the reason. Silverton's Town Hall and San Juan County Courthouse has a burning history. Wiped out by various fires over the course of its life since it was erected in 1908, the building has under gone several restorations, the last of which received several nationally recognized awards.
One of the stateliest buildings we've ever encountered has probably one of the richest histories of any structure in Silverton. The building was erected as The San Juan County Sheriff's office and San Juan County Jail in 1902. A few years later, in 1907, construction was completed adding the courthouse, which is still in use today. During the 1930's the jail served to house unfortunates. Currently, this building houses the Museum of the San Juan County Historical Society.
Do you recognize the stone on this building? It's the same native red sandstone used to build the Town Hall. Since its completion in 1902, this substantial structure has served a variety purposes throughout its history, which adds to its unique appeal. After a Victorian period restoration, the building now serves as a luxury bed and breakfast lodging.
Adding to the historic lure of the Wyman is this quaint courtyard, inviting and friendly.
The architectural character of Ye Olde Livery caught our eye. Located at 1142 Greene Street, this ornate building, constructed in 1897, is rather fancy for a livery stable. The central location is curious, too, as old time livery stables were usually located down-wind on the outskirts of frontier towns. Like all the historic buildings in Silverton, the livery sports a lively history.
Prohibition left a lasting mark on this building constructed in 1909, shutting down the original saloon. The business was converted to a movie theater. The movie house endured until about 1990. Since then, Montanya Distillers has returned the premises to one of spirits and camaraderie, and added a roof deck with terrific views of the San Juan Mountains.
Speaking of movies, Silverton is a famous Hollywood movie location! Portions of one of my favorite movies, "How the West was Won", were filmed here. Check out the movie list below:
"Ticket to Tomahawk" 1950, starring Marilyn Monroe
"Across the Wide Misssouri" 1951, starring Clark Gable
"Run for Cover" 1955, starring James Cagney
"Great Day in the Morning" 1956, starring Virginia Mayo and Robert Stack
"The Maverick Queen" 1956, Barbara Stanwyck
"Night Passage" 1957, starring James Stewart and Audie Murphy
"How the West was Won" 1962 , starring Debbie Reynolds, James Stewart, Gregory Peck, John Wayne & an all star cast
"49th Line" 2008, starring Christopher Stapleton
In its heyday the revelry on Blair Street never quit, neither day nor night, thumbing its nose at all that was good and noteworthy. Rowdy brothels and riotous saloons catered to a fractious bunch of miners bent on ruination.
The taint of this former red-light district remains, as much a part of Silverton Colorado as any other historic place.
Today shops and eateries occupy what is left over from that bygone era and they exhibit the vestiges in rustic architecture . . .
. . . restored fixtures and furnishings, and in memorabilia.
After a walk through Blair Street . . . it's not what you think! Really! A cat house . . . as in "feline"!
For those of you who've taken time to get to know me, you know I love cats (CatsStories.com). I couldn't resist sharing a photo of this gorgeous tuxedo cat sunbathing in the window of this quaint Victorian cottage.
Then, in the back yard we spied a delightful kitty garden ornament perched atop a fence rail, its beady marble eyes glowing from the depths of black coal.
Remember the wooden Indians standing next to the door of the old-time cigar store? You know what I'm talking about, the ones you've seen in western movies. Cigar statue figures come in all shapes and sizes, and not all of them are of Indians. These life-size sculptures gracing various doorways really add to the ambiance of this frontier mining town.
Wow! Does this building ever have stories to tell! I guess it should, as it's the oldest brick building in western Colorado. Built in 1880 as a hardware store, the Posey Wingate Building also housed store fronts, saloons and clothing stores. The First National Bank of Silverton did business here, its bank vault endures. Mining companies, legal offices, a telephone exchange, and a billiard's and pool hall are all part of the history here.
In this photo you can see what caught our eye . . . a "Tin Lizzie" sporting a handlebar mustache!
Of all the shops in Silverton Colorado, we most enjoyed the Train Store. Housed in the historic George Wright building erected in 1875 as a general store, later a dry goods establishment, and home to the Silverton Standard and The Miner newspapers, The Train store celebrates the importance of the railroad in Silverton's mining culture.
What caught my eye were the antique glass insulators on display. As we hail from the Pacific Northwest, we felt these glass insulators were a long way from home. Perhaps glass insulators are rare here, but where we come from they are a common find, especially along the Southern Pacific/Union Pacific line north of Klamath Falls, Oregon!
So common, in fact, as children we used to pick them up alongside railroad tracks where we went exploring with our father when we traveled. At home we used them as garden ornaments, lining our flower beds.
Winter weather can make travel difficult on routes passing through the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. Bookmark this page to return to time and again to get the latest about road conditions before you go!
Once in a while we run into something interesting to share. For lack of better terminology, I decided to throw these things into the "Roadside Oddities" category . . . those road trip peculiarities and curiosities that really are Americana.
My husband struck up a conversation with the gentleman who was washing this one-of-a kind taxi parked in front of Grumpy's Restaurant & Saloon, located at the Grand Imperial Hotel.
The story, as I remember it, is the body of this rig was once a real taxi. (Visions of vintage Yellow Cabs lining the streets of Manhattan Island in New York City dance in my head.)
When jokingly asked if Grumpy's Taxi was for hire, the gentleman smiled, his pearly whites glinting in the bright sunshine.
Mounted on a four wheel drive chassis, this vehicle is designed to give rides to guests who wish to traverse the rugged backcountry outside Silverton Colorado.
We were intrigued, thus the photo.
Harley Davidson motorcycles are part of our nation's culture. What better way to become a piece of Americana than by staking a bold claim in a famous western mining town, like Silverton Colorado . . . "The World's Highest Harley Store"!
. . . Our adventure continues from Silverton Colorado; see The Million Dollar Highway--Travelling the San Juan Skyway, (part 3)!
"This historic train has been in continuous operation between Durango and Silverton since 1882, carrying passengers behind vintage steam locomotives and rolling stock indigenous to the line. Relive the sights and sounds of yesteryear for a spectacular journey on board the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad."
"The American West once had hundreds of precious metal mills. Now, most are in various stages of ruin. One important exception is the Mayflower Mill, (or the Shenandoah-Dives Mill) located two miles northeast of Silverton. A National Historic Landmark, this wonderful piece of mining history is open to the public."
"Experience underground fun and adventure, pan for gold, ride the Mine Tram 1/3 mile into the heart of Galena Mountain . . . "
"The original Silverton Northern Railroad was built by pioneer Otto Mears. It operated from 1895 to 1942, serving the mines between Silverton and Animas Forks." This railroad was of great historical significance in Colorado. A historical interpretive center is planned in the near future. Watch for it's opening.
"Located right in town and easy walking distance to shopping, dining, hiking and fishing. Enjoy the spectacular views of the San Juan mountains from your site."
This place has it all . . . motel, cabins, RV park with full hookups and a dump station, tent campground, a hunt camp, laundry facilities, off-road vehicle rentals, kids play area and activities . . . and pets are welcome.
Centrally located on the San Juan Skyway, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad turns around next to the park. Ride the train down the mountain to see the sights . . . Mesa Verde National Park, Aztec Ruins National Monument, or drive the Million Dollar Highway to see the Black Canyon Gunnison National Park. Recreational vehicle rentals are available to convey you to scenic trailheads and fantastic fishing.
Popular with off-road vehicle aficionados, this RV park provides basic amenities just a few steps from downtown Silverton. Reviews are excellant.
"The Bar D Wranglers perform their Famous Stage Show after supper with songs of cowboys and the old west, comedy, and lively instrumentals to please the whole family."
The Silverton Area Chamber of Commerce has done such a great job curating information about dining in Silverton Colorado; I decided it would be best to feature a link to their webpage for your convenience.
"The Silverton area boasts a number of great day hikes but none can compete with the sheer scenic beauty of Ice Lake."
The Silverton Area Chamber of Commerce has done such a great job curating information about the lodging available in Silverton, Colorado; I decided it would be best to feature a link to their webpage for your convenience.
"Our mining heritage has been the heart of San Juan County's development. Many service industries were instrumental in the success of the mining industry including the railroad for transportation of the ores, Otto Mears toll road system, the mining of precious metals (from numerous mines, the mills and smelters, boarding houses) and the support towns that followed the big strikes, which provided employment, supplies, housing, cultural opportunities, and entertainment."
"If you look north toward Anvil Mountain, you'll see the Christ of the Mines Shrine, the centerpiece of which is a 12-ton statue of Jesus carved of Italian marble. The shrine was erected in 1959, and has been credited with a handful of miracles over the subsequent years. A moderately strenuous 1-mile hike leads to the shrine, which has memorable views of the surrounding San Juan Mountains."
An interesting little side note: the stones making up the alcove behind the Christ of the Mines Shrine on Anvil Mountain come from an old brewery!
"The historic and ruggedly beautiful Hillside Cemetery in Silverton is a gem in the rough! Located in the high country of southwestern Colorado, the graves, marked and unmarked, reveal the colorful history of the area."
Fun activities for the whole family can be had the Durango Mountain Resort, located about 21 miles south of Silverton, Colorado. Activities include, hiking, mountain biking, ziplining, mountain sliding, miniature golf, disc golf, obstacle course, bungee trampoline, winter sports and scenic chairlift rides in summer.
Ice skating, sledding, downhill, backcountry and cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and ice climbing . . . these are the winter recreation opportunities attracting the adventurous to "The Cheapest Ski area in the West".
"As the Southwest's Adventure Experts, we offer the biggest selection of Colorado, Utah and Arizona river rafting and jeep tours. Our interpretive Mesa Verde tours and adventure packages with Durango's Train complete your Southwest Adventure. Escape. Experience. Explore. And, Always Live with Adventure!"
"The 1890s stagecoach company carrying passengers from the Hotel Western to the San Juan high country boasted the ride as the "grandest in the land." Now you can experience the 1880s and the world of prospectors, adventurers and mountaineers with your own ride on those high cliff-hanging stage and wagon roads! You can see firsthand the old mining ghost towns above Ouray, Silverton, Telluride and Lake city with the guides of Colorado's first and original Jeep Tour company."
"Silverton Mountain is designed to have a minimal environmental impact with the major possibility of creating long term positive environmental impacts (see environment). With no plans or desires for condos, high speed lifts, or insane daily ticket prices, Silverton Mountain is how skiing used to be."
A special thanks to Silverton Magazine and the San Juan County Historical Society for providing much of the wonderful history I've shared here.


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We should be in Austin right now. Snuggled up in my mom's upstairs rooms. Tomorrow morning my mom had arranged to have a family friend take photos of us so we could have some nice photos as a whole family. Afterward, the kids were going to stay the night with their Grandma (Chris' mom). While with her, I was going to help my sister move my dad to a smaller room at his memory care facility and empty out some of his storage unit. We were going to celebrate my birthday. And my brothers' kids' birthday. I had plans to visit with a dear friend I've had since elementary school. First time I'd see her since the separation. First time I would've seen any of my family, for that matter.
Instead, we're at home. Our trip has been cancelled. Or rather, postponed.
You see, I didn't blog about it but about a week ago one of my kids came down with the flu. She spiked a scary high 104 degree fever and after calling her pediatrician, I was advised to take her to the ER. It was my first time to take either of the kids to the ER. Luckily, we got her fever under control. She was diagnosed with flu type A, but we'd caught it early so the dr. gave her a prescription of Tamiflu for treatment. He gave sister a prescription of Tamiflu for preventative measures. Both kids have been doing fine. I thought we were out of the woods with the whole flu snafu.
The girls stayed the night with their Dad last night and I picked them up this morning to head straight to the airport. Literally within 5 minutes of getting in the car, one of my daughters (the one who hadn't had the flu) says she feels sick and needs a bag. Uh oh.
We had no bags, so she threw up in a coloring tote bin, as I was stuck on the highway and couldn't exit due to road construction (several exits in a row were closed! Ugh!) As soon as possible, I got off the highway. Got her cleaned up and into a spare change of clothes. Stopped at a gas station to try to buy some medicine. They had absolutely NO children-dosed versions of anything. Nothing at all. We load back into the car and I get her a new puke bag. We keep driving toward the airport. Another 10 minutes down the road. She throws up again. I'm looking at her in the rear-view mirror and she's pale as a ghost. Doesn't feel warm or feverish, but clearly not doing well. I pull over and call my Mom. What do I do? We have a 6-hour travel day ahead of us! My mom suggests soldering on – that she'll run out and buy meds and get everything ready so my kiddo can be comfy when we arrive. My daughter throws up again literally while I'm pulled over on the phone. A third time within about a 30-minute time span. My other daughter starts crying. She's very sensitive, in general, and is having a really tough time watching her sister be ill. It's upsetting her and she starts begging to go home. Sick daughter, with barely audible voice, peeps up – "please mom, can we go home?"
Poor sweet baby. After she'd thrown up in the coloring tote, I threw it away at the gas station and fished this gallon-sized ziplock out of a suitcase (it had contained toiletries). So here she is, clinging to her (used) puke-bag, passing out in the back seat. Bless her heart.
I turn around and head home. My mom had bought these flights for us for our Christmas present. It was on Southwest and, thankfully, they allow full credit to be used on future flights (no penalties or fees), so I resolve to look for flights leaving tomorrow or maybe Saturday.
We get home and sick kid falls into bed and sleeps basically the entire rest of the day. I search flights. But, unfortunately, last minute fares over the holidays are totally unreasonable. Our original flights were about $350/each. The cheapest flights I can find for tomorrow or Saturday are running over $1,000/each. Nearly triple the cost. I just can't justify the added expense, especially given the shortened timeframe of the trip. I can't lengthen our stay because I already have work meetings planned for my return. It just doesn't make sense to spend so much money to only visit for a couple short days.
And so, with family Christmas gifts still packed in our suitcases (and their gifts for us still nestled under their trees), we decide this is just not going to happen. We can use our flight credit for up to a year, so we may try to plan a trip back over the girl's Spring Break or even over summer.
Bummed does not begin to describe the feeling. Not only were we all looking forward to then trip just for normal reasons (to see each other/exchange gifts/be together around the holidays), but in the wake of the separation I felt like I really needed that time with my family. Almost like it would have been a therapeutic experience.
But sometimes being an adult means making tough decisions. And I definitely think it was the right call. It would have been selfish (and insensitive and rude) to try to force my sick kid into making the trip – exposing other airline passengers to what I'm assuming is the flu virus. Plus, with my luck, I'd end up catching it while in Austin and then being forced to make the trip back while ill. And it wouldn't be a very fun trip if my kid was stuck sick in bed the whole time.
So here we are in Tucson. Suddenly, I'm finding myself with the next week totally open (I'd thought we were gong to be out of town!) with no plans and no school and what can we do to occupy our time?
One thing is for sure. I don't think I've ever been so ready to see the turn of a New Year. My birthday happens to be New Years Eve, so it's perhaps even more a time of reflection and planning given the turning of the year AND the turning of my age at the same time. I remember last year at this time. It was a really tough time in my marital situation. I remember resolving myself to the fact that Christmas/New Years this year would look totally different (though I didn't know at the time that would mean a separation). To my credit, my life this year DOES look totally different and I'm in a much better, happier place. But I still have a lot of metamorphosis to go through. I guess we never really stop growing and evolving. I'm looking forward to what 2019 will bring and where I might find myself on New Years Eve next year. 🙂

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Apple issued several updates to released and beta products late last week.
The new version 3.02 of the beta of Apple's Safari for Windows Web browser is out. Click here to download it.
The description of the new version said it addresses three issues:
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The second issue is a bug in frame layout code that could allow a malicious Web page to crash the browser or potentially execute code. Security Update 2007-006 addresses both of these issues.
The Safari download page also lists a number of features that are "Coming Soon," including some pretty basic stuff:
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Guide describing how to conduct a home performance assessment before beginning retrofit projects in existing homes.
Information guide describing how to assess attics, ceilings and roofs before proceeding with upgrades in existing homes.
Information guide describing pre-retrofit actions to take to assess for asbestos, volatile organic comounds (VOCs) soil gasses including radon and lead.


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List of top android games for women.There is no particular category as games for women at Google Play store.However based on real users review and feedback we are customizing some of popular android apps list. Unlimited number of apps available at Google play store liked by children, womens,old age peoples ..etc But some simple android games are really interesting and downloaded by all age categories.
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The Wijnhaven, a small harbor near the Blaak railway station in Rotterdam, was originally developed next to the new Meuse ('Maas') in the 17th century. After bombings in the second world war most of the historical buildings were destroyed. Nowadays the Wijnhaven is marked by large apartment buildings and towers . At the very east point of the island inside the harbor, between the 'Wijnhaven' and the 'Scheepmakershaven' there is a large red tower. At exactly this location it was commissioned a design concept for a modern sustainable skyscraper of over 200 meters in height.
Sustainable skyscrapers will play an important role in the development of modern cities like Rotterdam. Not only they will mark the city, but they will also influence the design of large future buildings. Most sustainable concepts nowadays show a radical break with traditional architecture, whereas the past provides us with so much inspiration. This proposal tries to show a modest and sensible but very recognizable design. A design which is not only influenced by modern high-tech equipment but also by the past.
In general skyscrapers tend to pile up their different functions. By perforating the square, the low-rise and the skyscraper itself, a simple gesture is made to spread multiple functions around the side. These so called perforations can be seen as atria which provides access for daylight and natural ventilation in the public space. Not only will these spaces be used as sport facility, playground or lounge, it will also be a healthy routing through the building, where social interaction is stimulated.
In order to use the potential of the sun, the building follows the plot line. By placing the tower at the very east point of the Wijnhaven, it creates a square orientated to south. A shortcut has been integrated throughout the building to provide a link between the road along the Meuse (Maasboulevard) and the railway station Blaak. In this way the square becomes a public space which connects the Blaak railway station to the river.
In order to design a sensitive, modest and modern landmark, the façade shows a very severe rhythm which is interrupted where the atriums are located. Horizontal elements are accentuated to reduce the effect created by the height of the tower. These elements will contain sun-blinds and LSC (luminescent solar concentrator) to reduce energy consumption and to generate electricity. LSC is a transparent material that concentrates non-ionizing solar radiation from a large surface to a smaller surface in order to generate electricity. In fact this means that the actual 'solar panel' can be very small and possible to hide between the joints of the material. This approach results in a modern facade which looks familiar and at the same time unexpected due to the perforations.


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Published at Monday, February 18th, 2019 - 08:40:08 AM. Bedroom. By Elsie Schumacher.
You're missing on a lot of decor opportunities if you're utilizing the space at the foot of your bed for anything. It may seem like an insignificant thing to do but placing a bed bench there can really improve the decor and ambiance in the room. Bedroom benches are not must-have furniture piece but they definitely have an important role in the overall aspect of this space. The great thing about them is that there are so many different design possibilities and so many variations that you can be sure you'll find something that suits your style and needs. If not, you can always improvise or having something custom-made just for you.
Style and design will likely be the key factors for those who are looking to purchase lamps solely for the purpose of decorating their bedroom. Obviously, there are many styles of lamps out there and it's almost impossible to pinpoint which style (let alone lamp) is most suitable for you, your sense of style and the look of your bedroom. Despite what one's personal sense of style may be, the quality of the lamp is another important factor to consider when decorating. Obviously, the better the quality the more expensive it becomes so it's important to have the perfect balance between the two.
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Susann Nienhaus, BSN, RN, JDDirector, Client Services & Patient Safety Susann Nienhaus is a Registered Nurse and attorney. After obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, cum laude, in 1979, she spent nearly 20 years focused on cardiovascular surgical nursing. In 1990, she was among the first class to achieve Certification as a Registered Nurse First Assistant from the Association of Operating Room Nurses. In 1999, Mrs. Nienhaus graduated from the IU School of Law at Indianapolis where she was an editor on the International and Comparative Law Review and received the Jordan Constitutional Law Award. As Director of Risk Management at St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital from 2002 through 2007, Mrs. Nienhaus developed and implemented a patient safety program that combined quality improvement initiatives and risk reduction strategies to improve departmental efficiencies and prevent healthcare errors.
Carolyn Clancy, MSN, CNS, RNTransfusion Safety Nurse Consultant Carolyn Clancy is licensed registered nurse with her master's in nursing as an adult-gerontology clinical nurse specialist. Carolyn began her nursing career as a perioperative nurse and became an expert in her field progressing on to serve as a staff development coordinator and CNS for a level-one trauma hospital. She is an expert in malignant hyperthermia, transfusion safety, and endoscope reprocessing. Carolyn's contributions to nursing are evidenced in her service as member and chair of nursing research committees, nurse practice councils, team effectiveness committees, and journal clubs, and was elected to serve as ambassador for magnet designations on several accounts. With her advanced training and years of perioperative and trauma experience she is ideally suited to influence care outcomes by providing expert consultation for nursing staffs and by implementing improvements in health care delivery systems.
Carolyn Burns, MD, FASCPPhysician Advisor, Transfusion Services Carolyn Burns, MD is a Board Certified Pathologist (AP/CP) and served as Medical Director of the Jewish Hospital Healthcare System, Department of Pathology (Louisville, KY.) from 1991 to 2011. This included medical directorship of the Transfusion and Tissue Services for this 5- hospital system. Additionally, she is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of Louisville and until recently, had been the Medical Advisor for the Clinical Laboratory Science Program.
After earning her Microbiology degree with Honors from the University of Kansas in 1981, and her Medical Degree Cum Laude from the University of Missouri in 1986, Dr. Burns completed a surgical internship and subsequent pathology residency at the University of Louisville in Kentucky in 1991. During residency she received the John P. Miles Award for Outstanding General Surgery Resident in Neurosurgery and served as Chief Resident in Pathology.
Sarah Daccarett, MD, FCAPPhysician Advisor, Clinical Laboratory Utilization Services Sarah Daccarett, MD, FCAP is board certified in clinical pathology. She currently advises on effective laboratory test utilization so that physicians can provide healthcare that is high in quality, reliable and low in cost. She was raised in the mountain west and completed both her engineering and medical doctorate degrees at the University of Utah. She then completed training in Pathology at the University of Utah and ARUP National Laboratories in Salt Lake City, Utah. Sarah brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in analyzing and standardizing physician ordering patterns, as well as in the development and implementation of evidence-based decision support tools that deliver value.
Jay Menitove, MDPhysician Advisor, Transfusion Services Dr. Jay Menitove's blood banking/transfusion medicine career spans 36 years. Dr. Menitove extended his internal medicine/hematology background to focus on mitigation of transfusion-transmitted disease risks and appropriate utilization of blood and blood components (now considered patient blood management). For almost 17 years, Dr. Menitove headed the Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City (CBC-KC), an organization providing outstanding service to 70 hospitals in 70 counties spanning mid-Missouri to eastern Kansas. In addition to management responsibilities, he guided the implementation of innovative programs such as being the first regional blood center to introduce ISBT 128 symbology and the first to establish a region-wide Antibody Registry. He is an author or co-author of more than 150 peer-reviewed articles, editorials, book chapters, etc.
Dr. Menitove is committed to transfusion medicine activities including Chairing the HHS Advisory Committee on Blood and Tissue Safety and Availability, Chairing an Alliance for Blood Operators committee addressing Risk-based Decision Making, and serving as an Associate Editor of Transfusion. He believes Transfusion Medicine is an exciting and important discipline that continuously seeks improvements in patient outcomes and donor care.
Alex Ryder, M.D., Ph.D.
Independent Physician Advisor for Mediware Consulting & AnalyticsAlex Ryder, M.D., Ph.D., is board certified in clinical pathology and transfusion medicine/blood banking. He currently serves as Director of Transfusion Services at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Pathology at University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. A fully licensed physician/surgeon in the state of Tennessee, Dr. Ryder completed his medical degree at Vanderbilt University School of medicine and his residency and fellowship programs at Yale-New Haven Hospital in Connecticut. He has recently completed his Ph.D. in Investigative Medicine at Yale Graduate School. Dr Ryder is a strong advocate of patient blood management who enjoys advising and lecturing on effective transfusion practices as well as being an adhoc reviewer of Transfusion. He also authored or co-authored several articles and book chapters and presented at numerous medical society meetings and symposia.


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With the constantly disheartening situations occurring in society today, we as humans are always in need of hope and a better tomorrow. Many people are in search of encouragement and the positive aspects of life. The community of individuals who dedicate their time to create impacts each of us in different ways. Serving people soulfully rather than for monetary gain are those who continue to bring light to the darkest of times. There are countless artists on the creative spectrum. Musicians, sculptors, painters, rappers; all possessive different techniques, purposes, motivational and inspirational drives. However, they share a similar goal – to share their visions with the world. The masterminds behind the work of art we see daily on the streets, in museums, and social media are just as diverse as their creations.
Massachusetts native, Melissa Tripp, is an authentic and humble visionary of many talents. Not only does she create impressive illustrations, but she inspires others with her poetic and eloquent voice of reason. Tripp channels her inner self and doesn't steer away from being genuinely connected with her work. Explore and take heed the ardent and uplifting energy of Melissa Tripp below.
Typically, people have certain aspects in life that inspires/motivates them to create. What influences your work? What inspires you in general?
Inspiration is one of those enigmatic things I'm still trying to define for myself. It's not always purely personal, either. I find myself making intense abstract connections to random things: sidewalk litter, lost relics of history, light, war, unexplored cultures, remote places, junk mail, anonymity, rooftops, ad-libs, empty benches, ripples, abandoned cars, forgotten things left in books, unconventional sexy, coins, storms, primates, the aftermath of a smile, whispers, bridges. I pull from everything and nothing.
You are skilled in various elements of art such as writing, drawing, and designing. Which form of art do you most identify with and why?
Writing is what I love. Writing is where my innermost heart is revealed. Writing is where I'm born and born again.
"writing has taught me my heart— to speak what is true for me in between beats."
– Melissa Tripp (@livedef) June 24, 2016
Many people consider themselves as "artists" or "creatives". As a truly creative individual, do you think that there are specific requirements in order for one to be labeled as such? Or do you think that self-entitlement is acceptable?
While I do think there is a sense of creative authenticity that eludes some, I don't feel it's appropriate for anyone to dictate what is or isn't real for someone else's creative journey. I can speculate, but that isn't what's going to grow me as a creator so I try to be mindful of the omission of one's story or creative inspiration and not judge anyone. Ultimately, create and let create.
"believe in your craft enough to not let anyone undervalue your time, or your work."
– Melissa Tripp (@livedef) April 29, 2016
What are some memorable comments, compliments, critiques, etc. that you have received that impacted you and your work?
One that really sticks out for me is when I received a direct message from CNN correspondent, Sara Sidner. She basically let me know that my words carried her through some rough days. That was big for me, coming from someone who bravely covered the fall of the Gaddafi regime. Instant humble. You never really know the reach your work has or who it will inspire.
(iphone art designs by Melissa Tripp)
You radiate an admirable sense of what majority of people in the world lack ; positivity. How do you maintain such an uplifted mind set?
"Embrace happiness with the same intensity as you do sadness." -MT
It's important for people to first understand the transformative force of allowing ourselves to be human. Without embracing those real parts of yourself, it's impossible to reframe positivity in your mind beyond the superficial sense— a real life application versus an empty concept. For me, it's about not only training my mind in relapses of negative thought, doubt, and fear but nurturing a positive space through doing: staying productive both creatively and intellectually, celebrating my personal achievements, and minimizing toxic externalities.
"Without embracing those real parts of yourself, it's impossible to reframe positivity in your mind beyond the superficial sense— a real life application versus an empty concept."
Let's talk about social media. It has truly impacted our world in many ways. How do you think that social media has affected artists/creatives?
"There will be times when the forces of
perceived creative obligation will compel
you to try to be everything to everyone.
You find yourself utilizing your unique gifts
in ways that render you too accessible.
Consequently, you have less and less room to breathe." -MT
I think social media has given those who wouldn't have otherwise shared themselves (let alone their work) a relatively safe space to do so. I use the word "relatively" because it's important to establish and enforce boundaries as you will encounter those who exhibit a sense of entitlement towards you and your work (which only intensifies as you achieve more success).
Your 'beautiful minds, ugly things' caps are really dope. The phrase is straight forward but can also be comprehended in a broader sense. From the creator's perspective, what does the message mean to you?
Thank you. I think we as a collective constantly distance ourselves from our creative capacities, often times failing to recognize our talents as whole or intact entities. Instead, we discouragingly perceive them as something general and limited and this creates space for negative behaviors and outcomes. With these hats, I want to empower people to expand their understanding of the direct connection between themselves and their successes. Believe that you can. Believe that you will. That's the message.
'beautiful minds, ugly things' caps (available now at melissatripp.bigcartel.com)
Tell us about your book "root." and the expedition of getting it together. Were there any frustrating obstacles that you had to overcome?
2015 (when I published root.) was a year of exceptionally luminous times for me as I was coming closer to myself. I've always wanted to write a book, but it was deeper than that for me. I needed to figure out the book that I was meant to write, not the book I was expected to write. In order to be present and authentic, I needed to write for me, holding tight to the notion that "the people that are supposed to connect with me will". I never anticipated this book would positively impact lives in the ways that it has. For that, I'm grateful.
Do you have any wise words or piece of advice for all the young aspiring artists/creatives out there?
Be as authentic as possible. The more you worry about what everybody else is doing, the less focus you have to invest in developing your own style. Find what works for you, what doesn't work, and don't force it.
"remember, you're the only one who has to live comfortably in your truths. be who you are, love who you love. stay authentic."
– Melissa Tripp (@livedef) June 2, 2016
Check out Tripp's website and Twitter below.
Website: http://www.melissatripp.co/
Twitter: @livedef


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2014 NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship Second Round Recap
By: Sam Knehans, Communications & Sports Information Intern
MOBILE, Ala. — (Results | Bracket) The 2014 NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship resumed at 8:30 a.m. CDT Thursday, after weather delayed Wednesday's second round matches. The top eight seeds saw their first action of the national championship and 6-of-8 moved on to Thursday afternoon's quarterfinals with dominant wins.
No. 4 Vanguard (Calif.) vanquished SCAD Atlanta (Ga.), which had pulled the lone upset of the first round, 5-0. The Lions swept the doubles matches (8-4, 8-4, 8-2) and won at No. 1 (6-3, 6-4) and No. 6 (6-1, 6-1) singles to punch their ticket to the quarterfinals. The Bees' first round win was their first national championship victory in the team's first-ever national championship appearance.
No. 2 Auburn Montgomery (Ala.), No. 3 Georgia Gwinnett and No. 5 Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) each made quick work of its second round opponent, winning 5-1. For Georgia Gwinnett, which is competing in its first-ever national championship in its first year of eligibility, the win is the first national championship victory in program history.
The Warhawks lone loss came in No. 1 doubles, where Aaron Hendrick and Nik Artaev of Aquinas (Mich.) held off Francisco Mendieta and Josh Reason, 8-5. The Grizzlies also suffered a loss at No. 1 doubles, as Luke Morland and Nathan De Veer fell, 8-3, to Graceland's (Iowa) duo of Birkir Gunnarsson and Jose Danielle Razo Torres. After sweeping doubles play, the Blue Raiders dropped a match at No. 2 singles to Thommy Johansson of Northwestern Ohio, but sealed the match with wins at No. 3 and No. 5.
Despite dropping 2-of-3 doubles matches, top-seeded Embry-Riddle (Fla.) rebounded with wins at No. 1 (6-0, 6-3), No. 2 (6-2, 6-3), No. 4 (6-1, 6-1) and No. 6 (6-1, 6-2) singles to bring home a 5-2 victory. The Eagles lost to a competitive Coastal Georgia squad at No. 1 (8-5) and No. 3 doubles (8-5), while Patrick Besch and Jaime Sanchez-Canamares Rios brought home a win at No. 2 doubles (8-4).
No. 6 Cumberland (Tenn.) was the last seeded team to advance, besting Concordia (Calif.). The Bulldogs overcame a 1-2 deficit following doubles play to win, 5-3. Antonio Manuel Marcelo and Pablo Borrero highlighted singles action for Cumberland, securing points at No. 1 (7-6, 6-3) and No. 2 (6-1, 6-3) singles.
Bethany (Kan.) and Xavier (La.) upset No. 7 Westmont (Calif.) (5-3) and No. 8 Belhaven (Miss.) (5-4), respectively, to advance to the quarterfinals. The Swedes, which had won just one national championship match in 10 prior appearances, are moving on to their first-ever national championship quarterfinals.
The national championship quarterfinals featuring No. 1 Embry-Riddle (Fla.), No. 2 Auburn Montgomery (Ala.), No. 3 Georgia Gwinnett, No. 4 Vanguard (Calif.), No. 5 Lindsey Wilson (Ky.), No. 6 Cumberland (Tenn.), Bethany (Kan.) and Xavier (La.), will kick off at 5:00 p.m. CDT Thursday.
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Well, it's certainly different. Volvo has responded to an explosion in the big SUV market by bringing us an XC90 that's unrecognisable from the former model. It's bigger, bolder and, yes, a little brasher but with Chinese owners and a Chinese market that loves big and shiny, that was perhaps inevitable. The Cotswold set might be disappointed by the extrovert exterior but it's hard not to love the sheer audacity of the XC90's cabin, complete with its tablet-style input screen, brilliant safety systems and continuing focus on comfort.
Clearly Volvo's punt is that for every existing XC90 buyer who finds the latest car infra dig, there will be countless more attracted to the marque, and these will probably be valuable conquest sales from the likes of Audi, BMW and Mercedes. Adapt or perish, now as ever, is nature's inexorable imperative. This XC90 is Volvo's natural progression.
The Volvo XC90 is just about the perfect example of a vehicle that created a niche for itself that no rival could seem to penetrate. If you wanted a 7-seat luxury 4x4 that was never really a sports utility vehicle, that was supremely comfortable and, above all, was neither shouty like a German nor trying too hard to fit in with the country set like a Land Rover, it was plum perfect. Nothing even got close.
Because of this, the first generation XC90 hung around for ages. After all, why mess with a winning formula?
Later versions, sold right up to 2014, tidied up the basic formula but were otherwise much the same as the models that first rolled into dealers in 2002. That's one heck of an innings. At least though, it paved the way for something different. There was no way that the scond generation XC90 would be a mere 'evolutionary' design. Even so, few were ready for quite the radical change Volvo's Chinese owners Zhejiang Geely have funded. The low-key approach of old? It's fair to say that has been usurped by a much more extrovert look.
Driving Experience
Key to understanding the dynamics of this second generation XC90 is the fact that it runs on the all-new chassis based on Volvo's Scalable Product Architecture (SPA). Yes, it's Volvo's take on the infinitely customisable chassis systems like Volkswagen's MQB and will inevitably underpin a whole host of next-generation models. In this guise, it's lighter, stronger and safer than the old XC90 chassis, but despite an increase in vehicle dimensions, this XC90 downsizes its engines. You'll find no Yamaha V8s this time round, just a range of engines from the marque's green-tinted Drive-E family.
The flagship engine is the 320PS T6 petrol, which utilises both turbo and supercharging, while most British customers will inevitably walk straight past that to look instead at the 225PS D5 twin turbodiesel. Both engines drive all four wheels via the almost obligatory eight-speed automatic transmission. The other option is the T8 Twin Engine petrol/electric plug-in hybrid model, billed as 'the world's most powerful and cleanest SUV' This delivers a combined 412PS output, with a thumping 640Nm of torque. 62mph from rest is dispatchd in just 5.6s, yet this car can also gve you 26 miles of pure electric driving range when fully charged.
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Whatever you think of Volvo's latest design direction, it's hard to ignore. The XC90 has a very big face. Even the 'iron mark' grille badge has been updated, while the headlamps now get T-shaped ""Thor's Hammer"" daytime running lights. The intricately shaped bonnet is an XC90 trope and that continues, blended into even more complex forms. The beltline and the sharpened shoulders connecting with the distinctive new rear lights are other design signatures that will be mirrored across the range. Wheels? They're big too, with alloys of up to 22 inches being offered.
The interior is even more boldly-styled, with a massive tablet-like touch screen control console helping to create an interior that is modern, spacious and uncluttered. Volvo's clearly put a lot of budget into driving up materials quality and this XC90 gets soft leather and wood with handcrafted details, including a gear lever made of crystal glass from Orrefors, the Swedish glassmaker, and diamond-cut controls for the start/stop button and volume control. This genuine seven seater features innovatively designed seats that also free up interior space for passengers in both the second and third seat rows. Even the third row can seat an adult up to 170cm tall.
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All XC90 variants come with 7 seats, automatic transmission and AWD and there's a choice of three main models. Minority choices include a potent 320PS petrol turbo T6 and the unique T8 Twin Engine petrol/electric plug-in hybrid variant. Most UK buyers though, will want the volume 225PS D5 diesel version. D5 pricing starts at just over £45,000, while you'll need a budget from £50,000 if you opt for the T6. There's a choice of 'Momentum', 'R-Design' and 'Inscription' trim levels.
Top models can be ordered with features like 21-inch Inscription alloy wheels and powered, heated and ventilated seats trimmed in Nappa leather. Inside, the tablet-like touch screen in the centre console drives the minor controls and a whole host of Internet-based products and services. Audio services in the plushest variants come courtesy of a monster Bowers & Wilkins stereo that's juiced up by a 1,400 watt amplifier, 19 speakers, and the latest sound processing software. It even has air-ventilated subwoofers. The electronically controlled air suspension has choice of five modes, including one where the driver is free to tailor the settings to his or her personal taste.
XC90 safety gear includes a run off-road protection package which tightens seatbelts and activates energy-absorbing technology in the seats when the car detects challenging terrain ahead. Another system is the auto-braking feature, which cuts in if a driver pulls out in front of oncoming traffic. Both safety systems aim to bring Volvo closer to its vision of nobody being seriously injured or killed in any of its vehicles by 2020.
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In the D5 diesel most will choose, expect 49.6mpg on the combined cycle and 149g/km of CO2. Inevitably, these figures take a tumble in the more powerful T6 petrol variant, falling to 36.7mpg and 179g/km. If you want to do better, you'll need to look at the top T8 Twin Engine petrol plug-in hybrid model, which delivers 49g/km of CO2, 134mpg and up to 26 miles of pure electric driving range.
Depreciation will be a key consideration for potential owners. Aside from the V8 models, which drank like matelots on shore leave, the XC90 has tended to deliver excellent residual values. That was, in part, due to the bolstering effect of that durable body style. The radical latest car might well send values of existing XC90s down quite markedly, which will affect part-exchange values for those looking to trade up to the latest car. That'll be offset by the stronger residuals of this MK2 model, which will probably be some of the industry's best.


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The channel's owners are businessmen Igor Kolomoisky and Vadim Rabinovich, the president and vice president of the European Jewish Union. So far, they have invested $5 million in its foundation.
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Alternative rock band Rusted Root performs Saturday night at Musikfest Cafe in Bethlehem.
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Rusted Root bassist Patrick Norman says presenting a new song to an audience for the first time is akin to bringing a new life into the world.
"When you have a new song, it is like having a new baby; you want to play with it, cherish it," Norman says during a Wednesday phone interview.
The band will be showing off several new tunes off their 2012 album "The Movement," in addition to older, more familiar material and even a handful of deeper cuts, when they perform Saturday night at Musikfest Cafe in Bethlehem, Norman says.
"We recently really have been focusing on getting the set lists right and working in new songs we want to play on tour that we think will compliment them," Norman says. "Each song really does have its own place in my heart."
Norman says he is often surprised when he sees fans in the audience singing along to the newer cuts.
"We'll go into some of these songs and the audience already knows the lyrics," Norman says, adding, "We've been very happy with the results."
He says the band, natives of Pittsburgh, uses their road travels as launching pads for song ideas, in addition to reaction from fans while jamming on a riff during a performance.
"We like to try out new things and feed off the audience reaction, what works and what doesn't," Norman says.
Norman expects Rusted Root's stop to be dotted with familiar faces.
"We have lots of family in Pennsylvania and we always have friends who come down to the shows," he says.
So what can fans expect to hear? "Lots of sounds and rhythms and beautiful melodies," Norman says.
Rusted Root's 1994 platinum-selling sophomore album, "When I Woke," yielded the hit single "Send Me on My Way." The song was later used in the 2002 animated film "Ice Age."
The band has since released five studio albums and the 2004 live effort, "Rusted Root Live."
Rusted Root performs 8 p.m. Saturday at Musikfest Cafe, inside the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem.
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Here are some photos of the group early in the day touring Nashville.
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After lunch the group took the "Official Redneck Tour of Nashville" and became "certified rednecks".
Here are some great group shots
In the evening the group headed to the Grand Ole Opry to see performers like Mark Wills, Kristian Bush, and the Charlie Daniels Bands among many performers.
The performance by the Charlie Daniels Band was incredible. The guys were mesmerized and everyone had goosebumps when they sang the devil went down to Georgia. Eugene Pearla, a chaperone for the trip, made it onstage!
All of the performers were amazing and the night was definitely unforgettable. Jim Ed Brown, pictured in the first photo, was inducted into the Opry's Golden Hall of Fame. He sang Little Jimmy Brown. Bobby Osborne, second photo, sang Rocky Top, and Kristian Bush and Mark Wills are pictures three and four. The last photo shows Kristian Bush singing Gravity.
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White House to screen documentary about homophobia in the black church
On Wednesday, the White House will screen the BET.com documentary "Holler If You Hear Me: Black and Gay in the Church," in what the film's director calls "the embodiment of the success of the Obama administration."
BET entertainment editor Clay Cane, who shot the film in the Atlanta area last spring, does not come from a religious background himself, but as gay black man, "You can't avoid religion. It's a constant part of the conversation," he told MSNBC on Tuesday. Because of the black church's role as a place of both refuge and a source of revolution during slavery, Jim Crow and civil rights movement, the African-American community enjoy a unique relationship with its houses of worship. But for black LGBT people, according to the film, the church has become "a space of oppression."
The one-hour film looks at couples "shunned" by their families, as well as clergy members marginalized and youth abandoned all because of their sexual orientation. The rationale behind all of the intolerance is almost always religion, but in the black community paranoia about perceived threats to traditional masculinity plays a role as well. As one openly gay choir director says in the film, you can be "anything but gay" in the black community.
RELATED: Obama: LGBT rights are human rights
The White House's decision to screen this film for Black History Month speaks to the president's evolution on gay rights. Obama has shifted from a candidate who staunchly opposed same-sex marriage to a sitting president who openly embraced it prior to his re-election in 2012. His decision to back marriage equality has been credited with shifting the needle on public approval. The majority of Americans now support same-sex marriage, and while numbers in the black community still lag behind the national average, they did begin to tick up after Obama's endorsement.
"I will tell you … that African-Americans thought differently," said Cane, who also cited first lady Michelle Obama's DNC speech in 2012 — when she told the audience that her husband wants opportunity for all, no matter "who we love" — as a crucial moment for LGBT black Americans. "I wouldn't be there under any other administration," added Cane about his upcoming White House visit. "This shows the inclusiveness of the Obama administration."
Besides his support for anti-hate crime legislation and his role in ending "don't ask, don't tell," Obama has taken his pro-gay rights message directly to communities of color here and internationally as well. In 2013, he clashed publicly with the president of Senegal over the homophobic policies of his government, and he has also condemned anti-gay Ugandan laws. The president has also made more subtle gestures, like honoring the late, great, openly gay civil rights icon Bayard Rustin that same year and paying homage to the first openly gay NFL athlete, Michael Sam, in 2014.
"He had to undo the sins of the Clinton administration to make some great gains for the LGBT community," said Cane.
Still, despite undeniable progress under Obama, "Holler If You Hear Me" powerfully portrays the uphill battle so many black LGBT people face when they are forced to choose between their faith and "living an authentic life."
"If you want to meet a whole bunch of black gay folks just go to the black church," jokes Cane, referring to his belief that many LGBT African-Americans not only stay closeted but sit idly by while their pastors and fellow parishioners denigrate them and refuse to affirm their relationships. Cane said that while making the film he learned to be a lot less judgmental of people who make that choice because for them "walking away from your church is like walking away from [your] family." And while gay people have been serving in black congregations for years, they simply want the "right to exist" within their communities of faith.
According to Cane, BET, where he has worked for eight years, has been nothing but supportive in his endeavor. The network backed the project from the beginning both philosophically and financially, and Cane remains "very optimistic" about future projects and the cause of gay rights. Case in point: One of the most stirring moments of the film features an encounter between Cane, who is openly gay, and a devout woman who refuses to approve of her daughter's marriage to another female. Cane says that although some audiences have recoiled at the woman's position, the fact that she even spoke to him on camera is a small ray of hope.
"I'm more concerned about people living on the fringe of society like I was," said Cane, who promises that his next film project will "shake up and disturb as many people as possible."


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"The Death Of Me", a brand new song from melodic power metallers ARTIZAN, can be streamed below. According to a press release, the track "showcases all of the elements ARTIZAN established on their first album, 'Curse Of The Artizan'." Fantasy artist Marc Sasso created artwork for the "The Death Of Me" single which displays the Artizan character with Sasso's unique conception of the Grim Reaper.
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