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If all else fails, there are always earplugs.
A 60-year-old man accused of slapping a crying toddler on a Delta flight earlier this month has put a spotlight on one of the most tension-filled aspects of flying – how irritable passengers, on a packed plane, co-exist with crying children.
The incident, which has led to an assault charge being filed against the older flier, has also rekindled a debate about whether airlines should carve out sections that are adults only, an idea that some passengers support, but some industry observers say won't fly.
The tension between adult passengers, and their pint-size seatmates is "pretty significant,'' says Brandon Macsata, executive director of the Association for Airline Passenger Rights, particularly at a time when cabins are packed as airlines pare the number of flights and seats they make available.
"It takes an incident like the one a couple of weeks ago to bring it back on the radar screen,'' Macsata says. "The larger issue is if you're a passenger without a kid, you have to expect there will be times when you're flying with a screaming child . . . and if you're a passenger with a child, it's incumbent upon you to do everything you can to make sure the kid doesn't get out of control.''
The Feb. 8 incident on a Delta flight from Minneapolis/St. Paul to Atlanta was perhaps the most serious of a handful that have been reported in recent years. A man identified as Joe Rickey Hundley, allegedly hurled a racist slur at the 2-year-old son of a fellow passenger, Jessica Bennett, before slapping the infant who was making noise as the jet prepared to land.
Handley was charged last week with assault in federal court. His attorney, Marcia Shein, told the Associated Press that Hundley would plead not guilty to the charge, which could result in a maximum penalty of a year in jail. In the meantime, Hundley's employer, AGC Composites, said that he no longer works for the business.
There have been other incidents in which passengers or an airline's staff took action when a child disturbed a flight. Qantas settled a lawsuit filed in 2009 by a woman who said a screaming child on her flight led her to lose some of her hearing. In 2007, AirTran kicked a family off a flight headed to Boston from Fort Myers, Fla., after the family's 3-year-old daughter refused to sit down and was disruptive.
Such flare-ups, while seemingly rare, raise the question about whether rows set aside solely for families flying with children, or adults who don't have kids, might be a way to tamp down tensions.
Several surveys taken in recent years indicate there are some fliers who would like to see spaces that are kid-free zones.
A TripAdvisor poll to be released next week found that 23% of 2,001 respondents were willing to pay $25 or less to sit in a "quiet'' section of a jet, while 63% said they would not pay extra for such a spot.
Last year, an unscientific survey on Today.com found that 71% of more than 60,000 voters agreed with a JetBlue pilot's decision to remove a family from a flight in February 2012 when their 2-year-old daughter threw a tantrum. A 2010 poll by a fare-comparison website, Skyscanner found that 59% of 2,000 travelers surveyed wanted airlines to have a section exclusively for families. Almost 20% of those polled in that survey said they'd like to see child-free flights.
Some overseas carriers have taken such steps. AirAsiaX, a regional low-cost carrier in Malaysia, has said that starting this month, it would reserve the first seven rows of coach for passengers age 13 and up, dubbing the section the "Quiet Zone.'' Malaysia Airlines banned babies in the first-class cabins of its Boeing 747 jumbo planes, and has said it will have a section where children aren't allowed in its Airbus A380s, according to the Australian Business Traveller.
But in the U.S., some airline industry analysts say, such separate sections would be unacceptable and could even spark a backlash.
"To have a child-only or infant-only section, we get into that debate (about) whether there should be a section for folks traveling with pets,'' says Macsata, "or folks who drink, or a section for passengers of size. And when you look at how poorly the airlines do in general in terms of accommodating passengers, imagine how difficult it would be if we had all those different sections for different people.''
Delta Air Lines, which says it's "reviewing'' the incident allegedly involving Hundley "and cooperating with the FBI,'' has no plans to create separate sections for families, says spokesman Morgan Durrant.
Jay Sorensen, an airline industry consultant who is an expert on the extra fees carriers charge for everything from checked bags to more legroom, says it's possible a U.S. carrier might one day impose a rule on infants flying in a premium cabin such as business class.
"You're placing a limitation on a high-fare category that's out of the reach of most people and not attaching a fee to it,'' said Sorensen, adding that he has personally noticed the tension that can arise among premium-cabin passengers when there's a baby in their midst. "There's this palpable sense of dread among the passengers wondering what's going to happen when that child goes to sleep or doesn't go to sleep,'' he says.
But a families-only section in coach, he says, would be unacceptable to many members of the public, and he would not recommend such a move.
"It would touch on two flash points,'' Sorensen says. "One is fees, and one is discriminatory practices against children, and I think those things combined would force an airline to not go down that path.''
Besides, Sorensen says, there's another way to deal with the discomfort that can arise between a cranky grown up passenger, and an equally tired, and noisy toddler.
"If you're in Row 8 of business class and Row 9 is coach, and there's a kid crying,'' he says, there's a solution. "It's called earplugs.''


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Mary Alma Thomson
Durango resident Mary Alma Thomson died after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, at Four Corners Health Care Center. She was 80.
Mrs. Thomson was born to Ted and Ruth Lattin on July 5, 1932, in Pagosa Springs. She grew up there and graduated from Pagosa Springs High School with her future husband, Blaine Thomson, whom she had known since she was 2.
On May 10, 1951, the couple married in Pagosa Springs.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Thomson came from registered pioneer families in Colorado. Lifelong Colorado residents, they had lived in Durango since 1980.
For many years, Mrs. Thomson served as a deputy county clerk in Montezuma, Ouray and in La Plata counties until retiring in 1989.
Mary had a passion for life, her family said. Her greatest loves were faith, family and friends.
The Thomsons had explored every four-wheel-drive road in the Four Corners, her family said. She loved all sports and especially enjoyed golfing with friends.
When supporting her grandchildren in their respective activities, all of the grandkids teammates wanted to know, Is Grandma going to be here? her family said. Everyone knew when Mary was there, and she left no doubt where she stood and who she was supporting.
Mrs. Thomson was active in First Methodist Church in Durango and enjoyed working in the Methodist Thrift Shop. She also had been active in the First Methodist Church in Cortez and the Presbyterian Church in Ouray.
Mrs. Thomson is survived by her husband of 61 years, Blaine Thomson of Durango; sons Rocky Thomson of Farmington and Ric Thomson of Lakewood; sister, Dean Maddux, of Alamosa; three grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
A short memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at First United Methodist Church of Durango, 2917 Aspen Drive.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of Mercy, 1 Mercado St., Suite 270, Durango, CO 81301.

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Roman Cervenka: An In-Depth Look
May 03 2012 09:01AM
Yesterday the Calgary Flames signed Czech center Roman Cervenka to a 1-year contract with a salary cap hit of $3.775M (incl bonuses). It was a move nobody saw since Calgary is not known for a strong scouting presence in the KHL, and at this point in the Flame's offseason the only rumors had been regarding the coaching position.
So how does Cervenka really look for the Flames? Will this be a case of signing a player who succeeded in a lesser league and can't turn it on in the NHL?
The History
With a December birthday, Cervenka was draft eligible in the summer of 2004. At that point he had one professional season in the Czech "elite" league, playing 15 games and notching 1 assist. His 8 playoff games were hardly spectacular either, but at this point Cervenka was a 17 year old kid who was drastically undersized. In fact, as noted by Robin Brownlee yesterday after the signing, Cervenka was just 127 pounds in his draft season. It's therefore not surprising Cervenka went undrafted, and his next couple seasons in the Czech league were fairly lacking - though his games played and ice time both increased.
After a mediocre season which saw Cervenka post a 6-6-12 line in 51 games, the small Czech briefly lit up the playoffs, scoring 3-1-4 in 6 games. He followed that post-season success (which would be common a feature of his play) with a 2007-08 campaign where he scored 19-11-30 in 41 games and 4-4-8 in 14 playoff games. His true break through was in 2008-09. He was the second leading scorer on his team, Slavia Praha HC, managing 59 points in 51 regular season games and another 24 points in 18 post-season games. His last season in the Czech league was his best: 30-43-73 in 50 games. That was also the best season by any scorer in the Czech league that year.
In 2010-11 Roman Cervenka signed with Avangard Omsk of the KHL. He played on a line with a semi-well known hockey player named Jaromir Jagr and scored 61 points in 51 games, best on the team. When Jagr left for the Philadelphia Flyers, there was a falloff in his regular season play, but he still led Omsk in scoring and again absolutely lit up the playoffs; with 11-11-22 in 20 games, it didn't seem to matter who Cervenka played with - just that he played.
And that led him to this point.
The Scouting Report
A Russian scout described Cervenka to Hockey Prospectus' Corey Pronman as "one heck of a hockey player who can play a top six without any problem." That's absolutely high praise. When asked about the 26-year old center, Pronman also complimented Cervenka's hands and vision, though he also mentioned some areas that need work:
"He's got high-end hands and vision, but only average skating ability and a little below-average for a smaller player. While he's improved his physicality the last year or so, due to size/strength combo he's replacement level in that area.
Still the offensive skills are tremendous, and if he pans out could be an above-average scoring 2nd line forward. For a team that couldn't score last season and is devoid of any top forward prospects breaking into that role next year (outside of Baertschi)...I fully approve of this signing. With the depth chart he's entering and his talent level, Cervenka could be a great surprise if he transitions well into the NHL."
The Flames will likely not need Cervenka for his physicality, so long as he can take an average NHL hit. Instead, what the Flames need is what Cervenka excels at: scoring.
The Expectations
A lot of people were asking for his NHLE (NHL equivalency) - which is, unfortunately, something of a problematic request. A KHL equivalency has been calculated, but there are some issues with it. Bruce Peter of Puck Worlds calculated a rough NHLE for KHL players to be ratio of about 0.65. The issue is a small sample size owing to relative youth of the KHL; moreover, most of the samples that are available aren't ideal as they're low quality players - your Kyle Wellwoods, for instance - who are the most frequent transfers between the two leagues.
In the above linked article, Peter lists the old Russian League equivalency (which is out of date, but at least didn't have those issues) at 0.82.
Finally, FlamesNation's dedicated stats guru, Rob Vollman, isolated Jiri Hudler and Old Jaromir Jagr as the best comparisons, given both KHL stats (100 points in 105 regular season KHL games) and perceived ability. The following table contains all the available comparisons*:
*Note that the KHL stats I'm using are both seasons and playoffs (for the best possible sample size) while the equivalency stats are pro-rated for a single full NHL season. I've also tossed in his last two Czech league seasons for kicks.
|KHL Stats
|Russia/NHLE (0.82)
|Czech/NHLE (0.74)
I'd be shocked if he managed the sort of numbers suggested by the Czech league equivalencies (he'd likely be the highest scoring player on the Flames), but given a nice SH% boost and good linemates, I think the average (66 points) is an acceptable upper-end/ceiling. Chances are we'll see a season somewhere around where Vollman estimated - 55 or so points is a good middle area assuming appropriate acclimation to the North American game. That's nothing to sneeze at, given this is an asset acquired for nothing but the time of Feaster, Weisbrod, and some scouts.
The Fit
Given his expected output, where can we expect to see Cervenka line up? Chances are Jokinen is gone, which means Cervenka will absolutely be a top six center. It's probably safe to assume (given nobody currently signed for next season is traded) he'll stand between Jarome Iginla and Alex Tanguay, though there's a chance he'll line up with Glencross, Cammalleri or…Baertschi?
At this point in the off-season, with so many changes pending, line projections are tough. I can guarantee one thing though - if Horak and Cervenka end up playing together it'll be very Roman-Czech (I'll be here all week. Make sure to try the veal).
For now, it's impossible to know if Cervenka will manage to translate his scoring on unfamiliar ice in the NHL. He's a guy who has never skated on this side of the pond and sometimes European stars have a difficult time adjusting to the different sized ice and physical demands of the NA game.
If he makes the leap successfully, the Flames have filled a big gap in their organizational depth chart with a 26-year old center who can score. If not, then he'll prove to be a somewhat pricey* but transient mistake.
*If he makes his bonuses that is.
May 03 2012, 08:36PM
@Robert Vollman
@ Kent Wilson
Kent & Robert, thanks for the detailed responses. I've been trying figure out where the Flames are in terms of using advance stats. The simple fact that Snow looked to Gabe Desjardins for info on Corsi, or even knows what "Behind the Net" is, is at least a start. It's disappointing he didn't give you a call, but as you said it's understandable.
Robert, I read through your player predictions and reviews this past year. Pretty impressive in an oddly scary way. I hope the Flames are using these tools, or will soon.
May 04 2012, 08:34AM
As I wrote in the Dorkapalooza piece, only 6-12 teams are on the advanced statistical map (including the Oilers).
Yes - Chris Snow is at that conference and he goes to Behind the Net, so they're hopefully on the map.
Hopefully it's only a matter of time before he contacts Kent (or me, or Ryan Popilchak, or one of the other great local statisticians).
And thanks for the kind words about the Snepsts projection system.
May 04 2012, 04:54PM
@ TBonnar and Colin
RE: rebuilding or going for it:
I think that Feaster has shown in his tenure that the plan is to do neither, or both depending on how you look at it & here are some examples:
-Trade Lankgow for Stempniak. Could be viewed very similarly to Cerevanka vs. Jokinen. Get younger, while still being competitive now.
-Trade deadline - don't buy or sell. Stay competitive, but don't give up on the future.
-Regeher for Butler - get younger while trying to stay competitive.
I don't believe Flames ownership are in for a tear down re-build, but have rather given Feaster a mandate to remain competitive while finding creative ways to shed salary & get younger at the same time.
BC Cowboy has it exactly right. Feaster will rebuild without also 'tearing down'.
Iginla is going to be our 'Alfredsson', the historic vet who stays as the team is reconstructed around him. He doesn't want to leave, and the Flames don't want to trade him, so we should get used to his presence.
Feaster has gradually pruned salary (Kotalik!) and aging vets (Regehr, Langkow, etc.) from the roster, and has found replacement level players on the cheap (Comeau). He's also overseen an overhaul of the prospect pipeline and improved our farm team.
Some fans insist on the 'tear it all down' approach as the only way to rebuild the Flames - which is garbage.
Detroit never tears down. Coloumbus does it every few years. The Oilers have been rebuilding since they lost Pronger.
As for the Cervenka move itself, it is all but perfect. Add a skilled pivot, at the right age, and all it cost was his contract $ - which itself happens to be a value deal.
May 06 2012, 11:29AM
@Burning Detroit may be a great organization to mimic, but the flames are going to have to draft far more effectively then they have over the last...what, 20 years. The draft is everything. Where would Det have been over the last 20+ years if they hadn't got lucky with Lidstrom, Datsyuk, Zetterberg, etc. in the entry draft? Over a similar time frame the Flames took Kidd, Tkachuk, Stillman, and countless others. Granted, it wasn't only luck, but a good dose of luck was involved. So until the Flames start landing some big fish on a regular basis in the draft, good luck following their lead.


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Italy captain Sergio Parisse has saluted Ireland centre Brian O'Driscoll ahead of the two sides clash in Rome on Saturday.
Italy captain Sergio Parisse has saluted Ireland centre Brian O'Driscoll ahead of the two sides clash in Rome on Saturday.
O'Driscoll's future in the Six Nations remains unclear beyond the end of this year's tournament.
"When you talk about Ireland and rugby, you can't not talk about Brian O'Driscoll," said Parisse.
"He's one of the best centres in the history of the game. This will be his final match in Rome and he will want to finish with a win.
"I wish him luck in the rest of his life, but he has done many things for Ireland and rugby.
"For me when I think about a centre, I think about Brian O'Driscoll over all the rest.
Italy produced some of their best rugby as underdogs against France and England, whilst struggling when the pressure was on against Scotland Wales.
"Sometimes when we play big teams we get a little bit scared and we were like that before England at Twickenham," added Parisse.
"But we played a really good match and were very close to them in terms of the result. It will be better because we are playing at home and will have more chances to beat Ireland.
"Last time we played them here in the Six Nations we only lost to them late on because of a drop goal.
"They're one of the teams that we haven't been able to beat so we know it will be difficult, but if we show the same attitude that we did at Twickenham, we should get the result."


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There is a very nice review article of the advances in nipple-sparing mastectomy surgery in the March 2011 issue of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal (full reference below).
Dr. Patrick Maxwell and colleagues includes some history of nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM):
NSM was attempted in the 1980s but never gained popularity owing to the controversies surrounding oncological safety. Now, better technologies for preoperative staging and assessment of lesion distance from the NAC, along with an increased understanding of the anatomy of the breast ducts with relation to the nipple, are encouraging a return to the concept. One of the key publications that renewed and increased enthusiasm for this technique was the multicenter publication of 192 patients undergoing NSM with only four recurrences, all of which occurred distant from the NAC. Recurrences were seen in the upper outer quadrant, where nearly all recurrences are found with simple mastectomies, at the junction of the tail of the breast and axillary tissue.
In recent years, there has been a sudden increase in reports of NSM for prophylaxis and cancer treatment. Of the approximately 1868 NSM procedures performed for breast cancer treatment and published in recent literature, only three local recurrences within the NAC have been reported, representing 0.16% of local events attributed to patients with NAC preservation. Note, however, that most of these studies have short follow-up periods, thus rendering definitive conclusions premature.
While NSM is not an option in all cases, it is an option that when available is worth using. No surgeon can create a nipple as lovely as the one that would be removed by the mastectomy, so if it can be used it greatly adds to the finished results.
Exclusion criteria included tumors larger than 3 cm, clinical invasion of the NAC, tumors within 2 cm from the nipple, evidence of multicentric disease, a positive intraoperative retroareolar frozen section, and nodal disease, excluding isolated immunohistochemistry positivity.
The article does a quick review of some of the techniques for NSM (photo credit, 1st reference article):
The article is worth your time to read.
1. Advances in Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: Oncological Safety and Incision Selection; Maxwell G.P., Storm-Dickerson T, P Whitworth P, Rubano C, and Gabriel A; Aesthetic Surgery Journal March 2011 31: 310-319, doi:10.1177/1090820X11398111
2. Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy for Breast Cancer and Risk Reduction: Oncologic or Technical Problem?; Sacchini V, Pinotti JA, Barros AC, et al; J Am Coll Surg 2006;203:704-714


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A Celebration of Life and time of remembering for Ralph Dean Haynie Jr. will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 10 at the Cortez Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road, Cortez.
Ralph was born April 28, 1937 in Douglas, Ariz. the son of Ralph Dean Haynie Sr. and Margaret Elizabeth (Maxom) Haynie. He passed away suddenly on the evening of Friday, May 2, 2014. Ralph was 77.
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"Assemblyman Fuentes had a great time at HB Wilson and he found out that a teacher's job is hard work. I love the "Teach For A Day" program because it really gives people who have preconceived opinions of what teachers do a real time look and feel for what teachers actually do. Teaching is hard but rewarding work" -- LaVerne Harvey, president, Camden Education Association
"It was great to meet the young men in Mr. Zahn's fourth Grade class and to be a part of their learning experience today," said Assemblyman Fuentes. "Mr. Zahn and Mr. Tapper work tirelessly every day to educate and help guide their students. They're remarkable."
Assemblyman Fuentes taught the students about his job responsibilities and how a bill becomes a law in New Jersey. He also read to them from Beverly Cleary's The Mouse and the Motorcycle and gave the students their spelling words for the week.
"I had a great opportunity today to get a glimpse into the important work teachers do every day," Assemblyman Fuentes added. "I appreciate the school for working with me to make this happen, and for the teachers who helped me prepare for the day."
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England underlined their 2011 Six Nations title credentials on Saturday as they demolished Italy 59-13 in an eight-try effort at Twickenham.
England underlined their 2011 Six Nations title credentials on Saturday as they demolished Italy 59-13 in an eight-try performance at Twickenham.
It was a showing that will add weight to talk of a possible Grand Slam as sublime running and support lines left the Azzurri with no answer.
Toby Flood and Chris Ashton were once again the top performers, with the right wing crossing four times to take his championship tally up to six.
Next up for England – after a week's break – will be a mouth-watering prospect of testing themselves against reigning champions France on home soil. And if they progress past title contenders Les Bleus, there is a prospect of a trip to Ireland on March 19 for possible glory – where they in fact sealed their last Grand Slam back in 2003.
One major reason for England's sudden boost in confidence has been the form of Ashton, of that there is little doubt. Northampton's prized possession regularly gets himself on the shoulder of the initial line-breaker, with his four tries showing just that as he fed off the many breaks made by Flood and others wearing white.
It took just three minutes for Ashton to get over the line following his fly-half finding a hole in his own half. It was a sucker punch for the side beaten narrowly by Ireland and one that they struggled to recover from. But in truth, England were a gear up than the Irish.
The visitors did manage to stay in touch via two Mirco Bergamasco penalties, but when the lively Ashton crossed again on 25 minutes, the writing was on the wall in London.
Italy were struggling for any foothold in the match as their line-out fell to pieces in the first half-hour. And that problem was the catalyst of a moment to savour for Mark Cueto, who followed Ashton's support-line lead by popping up for his first try in nineteen Tests. England were cruising at 24-6 up.
Captain Mike Tindall joined the party five minutes later when he was on hand to take a nice offload from number eight Nick Easter that extended the lead to 25 points at the break.
Italy needed a miracle to get back into the contest and were not helped by tighthead Martin Castrogiovanni being yellow carded for slapping the ball out of Ben Youngs' hands as the scrum-half tried to take a quick penalty. His absence led to Ashton going over and then the procession continued as Danny Care crossed.
Fabio Ongaro snatched a consolation try for the Italians from a rolling maul, but James Haskell grabbed a deserved score before Banahan sent Ashton in for his fourth late on.
Man-of-the-match: Toby Flood was once again the architect but for his four poacher-like tries, the award has to go to Saints star Chris Ashton.
Moment-of-the-match: Despite all the pre-game talk about not throwing in the Hollywood dive when scoring, it took just three minutes for the in-form Ashton to go against his word. Cue the laughter from the journalists. Wonder how Brian Smith and Martin Johnson reacted.
The scorers:
For England:
Tries: Ashton 4, Cueto, Tindall, Care, Haskell
Con: Flood 5, Wilkinson 3
Pen: Flood
For Italy:
Try: Ongaro
Con: Bergamasco
Pen: Bergamasco 3
England: 15 Ben Foden, 14 Chris Ashton, 13 Mike Tindall (capt), 12 Shontayne Hape, 11 Mark Cueto, 10 Toby Flood, 9 Ben Youngs, 8 Nick Easter, 7 James Haskell, 6 Tom Wood, 5 Tom Palmer, 4 Louis Deacon, 3 Dan Cole, 2 Dylan Hartley, 1 Alex Corbisiero.
Replacements: 16 Steve Thompson, 17 David Wilson, 18 Simon Shaw, 19 Hendre Fourie, 20 Danny Care, 21 Jonny Wilkinson, 22 Matt Banahan.
Italy: 15 Luke McLean, 14 Andrea Masi, 13 Gonzalo Canale, 12 Alberto Sgarbi, 11 Mirco Bergamasco, 10 Luciano Orquera, 9 Fabio Semenzato, 8 Sergio Parisse (c), 7 Alessandro Zanni, 6 Valerio Bernabo, 5 Quintin Geldenhuys, 4 Carlo Antonio Del Fava, 3 Martin Castrogiovanni, 2 Leonardo Ghiraldini, 1 Salvatore Perugini.
Replacements: 16 Fabio Ongaro, 17 Andrea Lo Cicero, 18 Santiago Dellape, 19 Robert Barbieri, 20 Pablo Canavosio, 21 Kris Burton, 22 Gonzalo Garcia.
Referee: Craig Joubert (South Africa)
Assistant referees: Peter Fitzgibbon (Ireland), Peter Allan (Scotland)
Television match official: Tony Redmond (Ireland)
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Parents of children in Pueblo School District 70 will find accessibility and a streamlined process for filing out necessary paperwork this year.
The district launched a new online information packet through Powerschool, replacing a hefty paper packet normally sent home for parents to fill out about their students.
The information includes emergency contact info and other important things about students.
There was an initial snafu with the system as it was prepared to go "live" on the first day of school, but the District 70 technology staff was able to fix the problem and parents were using the online form by Aug. 14.
"We hit a glitch when we wanted to go live, and some parents were getting upset because they couldn't get on," said Tim Yates, director of technology for District 70.
"We researched and realized that it wasn't a problem on our end with our network, but instead a problem with Infosnap (the company which provides the online form technology)."
Essentially, although Powerschool and Infosnap were known to work together in other school districts, there was a communication error between the two software programs that prohibited initial use of Infosnap for District 70.
The companies figured out the bug quickly and by Wednesday morning, District 70 employees with students were testing the system with success, so a district-wide call was placed to let parents know the system was up and running.
Yates said he's pleased District 70 is able to offer the online form technology and hopes it will save parents time and make things a little easier.
"There used to be a huge packet of information from the schools to fill out.
And let's say you have three kids. Then you're sitting and filling out three sets of paperwork, with a lot of the information the same," Yates said.
"With this system, you go in and fill it out and then you can 'tag' your other kids and a lot of the information migrates over, so you don't have to fill it all out again."
To access Infosnap and fill out the necessary paperwork, parents must first login through Powerschool (or create a Powerschool account for new students). Once logged in, a parent can navigate from the main screen by clicking on the plug-in icon in the upper right hand portion of the screen.
The main page of District 70's website has detailed information about how to use Powerschool as well as how to access the Infosnap portion. Downloadable documents walk users through step-by-step.
If parents still encounter any problems, Yates said they should contact their child's school directly.
For parents who do not have internet access at home, Yates suggested the public library, or said schools can work with families on an individual basis to get the forms filled out.


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Ephemera by Jeffery M. Anderson
Nester Cab, a second rate magazine writer, goes about his mundane life, disenfranchised and hiding from the city he lives in. But, a mysterious note left in his office awakens his ravenous curiosity and sets him on a journey to find a missing soldier. In his travels, he becomes entangled with a clandestine anti-government organization, witnesses a delusional and violent American society and stumbles ever deeper into unfathomable government conspiracies. Inspired by Internet conspiracy theorists, talk radio, and the media, Ephemera explores the visions of the ideological voices in American society and speaks to all of us through the extreme that permeates modern life. With satirical humor and sorrowful sentiment, Cab encounters a bizarre set of madmen, killers and megalomaniacs. He struggles with his search for truth as he flees for his life and the right to reclaim it. Where the forces of good lie is never clear, but, with certainty, Cab's journey will lead to an ending that is epic and unforgettable.
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Writing a novel about strange conspiracies has given me something of a conspiracy theorist's eye that, at times, it would be helpful to turn off. The truth about conspiracies is that they can be found in anything. All it requires is a vivid imagination. It is not hard to understand that some imaginative and, possibly, unstable individuals can convince themselves of the nefariousness lurking behind even the most innocuous events and media presentations.
So, it is with the theorist's eye that I've made a game of spotting the conspiracy behind any message I come across. Recently, most of the messages I am exposed to come from the horrific annals of children's television. There I have discovered conspiracies abound. Evil is afoot, and a little known war is being waged for our children's minds and souls. I may be killed for revealing these plots, but it is imperative that you, parental reader, know of the existence of the adorable agents of sedition. They are legion.
Little Einsteins
One might watch this creepy, daily melodrama and assume that the writers only want to give kids a little art and culture. But, it has a darker purpose. As an adult, sitting through an episode can be an uncomfortable experience. Ocean dwelling musical instruments and strange fairytale characters are surreal enough to make an adult's skin crawl and a child's brain pliant and suggestible. The little Einsteins themselves seem oblivious and dedicated to their cause as they soar the skies in their rocket, a machine with a personality that they are mindlessly loyal to. For some unsettling reason, all of the animals and inanimate objects the kids encounter shriek the sounds of stringed instruments, reminiscent of something from an alien horror film. The adult viewer half expects insect appendages to burst from their bodies. The theorist must ask what the 'real' message here is.
Indeed, the true intent of this show is demonstrated in the repeated appearance of the villain character, a military jet that has mechanical appendages bursting from its body. This demon of the skies is known, coldly, as "Big Jet." The Einsteins obviously want children to hate the government and the military industrial complex, to grow up and revolt against a working life and all become wandering minstrels of peace. Not if I have anything to say about it, Einsteins.
Thomas and Friends
Who doesn't love those adorable and 'useful' engines from the island of Sodor? I don't, because I know that the Marxists have taken over the Awdry empire and want to turn your children into the red youth. Sir Topham Hatt may resemble Winston Churchill, but his speeches about being useful and not causing confusion and delay are echoes of Stalin. Sodor is the communist utopia where an engine will only end up causing trouble should it decide to think for itself. The message to kids – you are single purpose machines and must serve the collective, or chaos will ensue. I'm on to you, Thomas.
Go, Diego Go!
This is obviously the propaganda arm of PETA and the animal rights coalition. Diego wants your children to stop eating meat and go commune with wild animals, sacrificing anything to help them and make their lives better. Diego wants your kids to know that humans are the oppressors and owe restitution to other animate life-forms around the world, even if your kids are killed and eaten for their good deeds. Young people must be saved from these backward lunatics.
There are many more evil forces behind the shows children watch. I did not get into the violent fascism being peddled by the happy creatures of Yo Gabba Gabba! Neither was there time to outline how Jerry Falwell was actually covering up the anti-gay propaganda of the Teletubbies when he made his accusations about Tinky Winky. These are for another post. Be wary, parents, of the intent behind every voice reaching your children's ears. Barring that, try to amuse yourself with the conspiracy game. It makes sitting through these shows just a little more tolerable.
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Noted eagle eye and EFF Investigative Researcher Dave Maass happened on an interesting item from earlier this week on FedBizOpps, the site for government agencies to post contracting opportunities. The Navy put up a solicitation explaining that the government wants "access to vulnerability intelligence, exploit reports and operational exploit binaries affecting widely used and relied upon commercial software," including Microsoft, Adobe, Android, Apple, "and all others." If that weren't clear enough, the solicitation explains that "the vendor shall provide the government with a proposed list of available vulnerabilities, 0-day or N-day (no older than 6 months old). . . .The government will select from the supplied list and direct development of exploit binaries."
Before 9/11, there was an individual by the name of Khalid al-Mihdhar, who came to be one of the principal hijackers. He was being tracked by the intelligence agencies in the Far East. They lost track of him. At the same time, the intelligence agencies had identified an al-Qaeda safehouse in Yemen. They understood that that al-Qaeda safehouse had a telephone number, but they could not know who was calling into that particular safehouse.
We came to find out afterwards that the person who had called into that safehouse was al-Mihdhar, who was in the United States in San Diego. If we had had this program in place at the time, we would have been able to identify that particular telephone number in San Diego….[T]he opportunity was not there. If we had had this program that opportunity would have been there.
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BRETHREN, I appeal to you by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree and that there be no dissensions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. For it has been reported to me by Chloe's people that there is quarreling among you, my brethren. What I mean is that each one of you says, "I belong to Paul," or "I belong to Apollos," or "I belong to Cephas," or "I belong to Christ." Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispos and Gaius; lest any one should say that you were baptized in my name. (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas. Beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized any one else.) For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.
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Area of Work and Concentration at Lesley: Fine Arts; Art History; Graduate Program in Visual Arts
Representative List of Recent Courses Taught: Art of the Western World I; Making and Meaning; Graduate Studio I/II; Drawing Fundamentals; Drawing Studio I/II; Advanced Figure Painting
Education: MFA, Fine Arts, Milton Avery Graduate School of the Fine Arts, Bard College (1991);
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Anthony Apesos is a painter who studied at Vassar College (BA), Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (Certificate) and the Milton Avery Graduate School of Fine Arts at Bard College (MFA). Selected one-person shows: Andrea Marquit Fine Arts, Boston; F.A.N. Gallery, Philadelphia; More Gallery, Philadelphia; Villanova University Art Gallery; Michael Dunev Gallery, San Francisco. Selected group shows: Allentown Art Museum, Pennsylvania; Amos Eno Gallery, New York; Artists' Choice Museum, New York; Philadelphia Sketch Club, Art Alliance, Philadelphia. He was a critic for the New Art Examiner. Apesos was chair of the Fine Arts department and was the founding director of the MFA program in Visual Arts. He is currently Professor in the Fine Arts Department at the College of Art and Design. Awards include Kress Traveling Fellowship from the University of the Arts, Philadelphia; grant from the New England Foundation for the Arts.
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By Bobby Harrison/NEMS Daily Journal
The current Medicaid debate leads to the question of how much government is too much government. Answering that question – at least as it relates to Medicaid – has been difficult for Mississippians.
It took a special legislative session that ran from July 22 to Oct. 11 in 1969 for the state to opt into the original federal Medicaid program, being one of the last states in the nation to do so.
Then-Gov. John Bell Williams, who voted against the inception of the Medicaid program when a member of the U.S. Congress, and was elected governor in part by railing against the overreaching power of the federal government, led Mississippi's efforts in 1969 to opt into the program.
If Mississippi's current leaders so chose, they could opt out of the existing program now. And like Williams, Mississippi's current leaders, including Gov. Phil Bryant and Speaker Philip Gunn, are fond of railing against the overreach of the federal government.
Heck, two of Gunn's key committee chairs – Ways and Means Chairman Jeff Smith, R-Columbus, and Insurance Chairman Gary Chism, R-Columbus – even introduced legislation saying the state did not have to follow federal laws that it did not like even if the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the law in question.
It goes back to that old legal doctrine that apparently has been taught for decades in Mississippi law schools – known as "the rule of law unless we disagree with it" doctrine
But at any rate, I digress.
Both Bryant and Gunn have complained about the overreach of government.
"I do not support the expansion of government in any fashion," Gunn wrote recently, explaining why he opposes any effort to expand Medicaid to cover those earning up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level, or about $15,000 yearly for an individual and about $32,000 for a family of four.
The current Medicaid program has been caught up in the fight over whether to expand Medicaid, as is allowed under federal law, and runs the risk of dying unless legislators act by July 1.
While Gunn and Bryant, and most other Republicans, complain about the overreach of government, they do not entertain any thoughts of discontinuing the existing program, that covers about 640,000 elderly, disabled, poor pregnant women and poor children. On the other hand they have no inclination to cover the estimated 300,000 primarily working poor Mississippians who would be covered by the expansion.
At one point, Mississippi Republicans used to rail against the existing Medicaid program. Haley Barbour did when he ran successfully for governor in 2003.
But when Barbour pushed through a program that removed about 60,000 elderly Mississippians who had worked at jobs where they had no health insurance from the Medicaid rolls, the backlash was fierce. A year later when Barbour's Medicaid program faced a whopping $250 million deficit, the Republican governor, who liked to control every aspect of state government, was so timid as it related to Medicaid that he would not propose a solution.
Instead, he urged the Legislature to come up with a fix for the budget shortfall and, when it appeared the program might run out of money because of the Legislature's inability to reach a solution, he took the unusual step of calling a special session within the session for lawmakers to try to solve the problem.
The Republican governor, after the backlash he endured from trying to remove some people from the Medicaid rolls, decided that he liked some government programs.
Gunn and Bryant are in the same boat. They desperately want to continue the existing program.
By continuing the existing program, Medicaid funds will be available to pay for about 90 percent of the people in nursing homes in Mississippi and for the disabled and for poor children and poor pregnant women.
The disabled include many who have had gut-wrenching debilitating illness for all their lives, but it also includes people who got life-altering injuries and diseases later in life.
Medical testimony tells us many of these people worked – often at jobs in Mississippi where they do not have health insurance. They received no medical attention until they became so sick that they ended up in a hospital emergency room where in many cases it was too late correct the health problem.
At that point, they end up on disability where they no longer work, but they are eligible for Medicaid.
Gunn, Bryant and others support a program to provide health care to those disabled. Thus far they have offered no solution to cover the working poor Mississippians.
At this point and time in our nation's history, we all support some types of government programs – it is, like the speaker said, a matter of how far we want government to go.
BOBBY HARRISON is the Daily Journal's Capitol Bureau Chief. Contact him at email@example.com or call (601) 353-3119.


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At Goodwill Industries of Denver, our strategic marketing plan includes a few key events and the execution of an excellent business development and marketing staff to keep our organization connected to the community. In order to ensure an event's success you need to ensure your sales staff is selling the event and incorporate media relations, e-marketing and direct mail to effectively promote the event.
Perhaps the most important aspect of event planning is assessing what you want a particular event to accomplish. Not every event is built for the same purpose. Some are to raise awareness for the nonprofit and its mission and others are to raise money specifically for programs.
The most common types of nonprofit events are those that raise money for the nonprofit's cause. Ticket sales, live and silent auctions, and direct asks for financial donations are all ways to generate revenues through an event. Incorporating your organization's cause and making it extremely engaging is crucial to the success of this type of event. This can be done in a number of ways. Goodwill has incorporated video production to show how the organization has helped the community. We've also asked participants in our program to speak at events, testifying to how Goodwill has helped them change their lives. Examples of effective fundraising events are evening galas, golf tournaments, luncheons and even low-cost cocktail parties.
Brand-awareness and brand-building events are a very effective way to shape your public image or introduce new markets to your brand. By introducing a new potential stakeholder to your organization, you are cultivating a valuable future donor, volunteer and advocate while elevating your organizations public image.
Brand awareness events require a little more creativity than say a fundraising event because there isn't a one-size-fits-all-model. In order to effectively represent your brand, the event needs to be creative and specific – think The Dumb Friends League's annual "Furry Scurry." Or Goodwill has their annual "Good Exchange for Change," an event that's a clothing swap and repurposed clothing fashion show unique to Goodwill.
So, how do you pay for your event? Sponsorships, in-kind donations, donated services from your support base and internal budgeting are all ways to foot the bill for an event. Keep close track of your budget and do what you can to raise money to cover your up-front costs. For example, consider approaching a photographer who already volunteers for your non-profit to take pictures for free or at a discounted rate. Ask a venue to donate the space to your organization to host its event in return for the organization giving them added promotion.
Finally, as a nonprofit, you are accountable to your donors and need to ensure you've held them with the utmost fiscal responsibility. In addition, it's very important to track your return on investment, or ROI. As you plan your event and tally its success, keep in mind your initial goal for the event – fundraising, branding or mission awareness. Do your best to implement a system to track how successful your event was at accomplishing its larger goal. For example if your goal was fundraising, set a financial goal prior to starting the event planning process. Keep track of your progress leading up to the event and the day or night of. If it was brand and mission awareness, survey the attendees afterwards and see if their awareness of your cause was greater.
No matter the goal or outcome of your event, keep in mind events are meant to be fun. Pay attention to details and make sure to add in elements that make your event memorable for your guests to ensure they save the date for next year. And remember, at the end of the day you helped further the cause of your nonprofit and ensured you were able to serve many more individuals in the future.


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A portrait of Lambert's eldest son, Maurice, wearing a crimson coat and seated on a Shetland pony, together with a young nursemaid. Amy Lambert suggested that the nursemaid was initially employed to look after Maurice, but was subsequently co-opted as a model. The nursemaid did not mind posing for the composition, but objected to having to read Brer Rabbit out aloud to Maurice, and to Lambert correcting her as she did so. (Lambert 1938, pp.37–8).
Maurice is posed in a manner reminiscent of Velázquez's portrait of the six-year-old prince in Infante Baltasar Carlos on horseback 1634–35 (Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid). The curl of the hair, the serious expression on the face and the long boots, as well as the use of tone and chiaroscuro, derive from Velázquez. Lambert also followed Velázquez by setting the child's lighted face against stormy clouds. The pony, however, does not rear as does the horse in Velázquez's painting, the boy's hat has slipped off his head and a nursemaid has been added to the composition at the head of the pony. Lambert's approach to landscape, furthermore, was distinct: unlike Velázquez, he used it to provide a mood rather than to depict a specific location. In this way he evoked the atmosphere of Velázquez's art without copying it.
Lambert painted this group with a sensitivity to his subject. He created a strong composition by organising the figures on a diagonal axis, with the girl's apron, her arm, and the boy's hands and legs arranged in parallel diagonals. He gave the figures an added force by showing them silhouetted against the cloudy sky.
This work was the first of Lambert's European paintings to receive notable attention in the press. When it was first exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1905 the critic for The Times commented on 29 April 1905 that 'though obviously influenced by Velásquez, [the picture] shows a certain originality of design and colour which seems to promise well'. Grace Joel noted in Art and Arch itecture May–June 1906 that 'there was poetry in the turn of the girl's head, inclined towards the little boy, and the whole picture had a dignity about it'.
This was the third and best of three works that Lambert painted for the Trustees of the Art Gallery of New South Wales to fulfil the conditions of the Society of Artists Travelling Scholarship which Lambert had been awarded in 1900 to study overseas.


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Cute and Cheap Holiday Gifts for Co-Workers
Fab Gift Guide: Cheap Finds For Cool Co-Workers
Let's face it we spend more time with our co-workers than our friends and family. I don't mind, my cohorts are way awesome and make my 9-5+ so much fun. If you feel the same sentiment toward your fellow worker bees, gift them with unique trinkets catered towards their fun personalities. A canvas coated bag for the boss on the go; fun sunnies for the eclectic soul; slick watch for the one who's always on time — you get the gist. I know my fellow Sugars girls would love these Torrid Crystal Embellished Headphones ($10). You always need great tunes while you type.
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Flames are eighth wonder
Jean Lefebvre
February 14 2010 09:37AM
The word "big" is overused and abused in the world of sports. So much so that hardly anyone bats an eyelash when a TV talking head prefaces a largely consequence-less mid-November hockey contest by declaring: "This is a BIG game!"
Similarly, hockey fans and media, many of whom struggled with high-school social studies, have a tendency to make amateur dabbles into psychology. {Remember the mind-game flap about the Olli Jokinen and Brandon Prust playing their swansongs for the Flames after word had leaked about their trade to their Rangers?) So often does psychology get invoked in hockey talk that it's become difficult to distinguish Sigmund Freud from Zigmund Palffy.
Now that all of that has been said, let's talk about the bigness of the Flames' Saturday-night victory over the Mallards and the psychological benefit the two points might have as Calgary heads into the Olympic sabbatical.
Fo starters, it was one of the better examples of the cliched four-point game as the Flames prevented the Ducks from pulling into a tie with them in the Western Conference standings (and with Anaheim playing the Oilers tonight, there's a better-than-average chance the tie would have been temporary).
Secondly, the Detroit Red Wings and Dallas Stars had both won earlier in the evening on Saturday, so the Flames needed the two points in order to move back ahead of the two Big D's and reap the psychological — there's that word again — benefits of spending the break in the West's top eight.
And lastly, if you really want to stretch a point, the Flames go into the two-week hiatus knowing they have a 3-2-1 record in the Kotalik-Higgins Era. Nothing substantial enough to make anyone re-examine their list of favourites for the Cup, especially since all three wins have come against clubs currently outside of the playoff mix, but still something to provide hope the revamped club will eventually figure things out.
There's still plenty of work left to do, especially with a finishing schedule chockfull of San Joses, Vancouvers, Washingtons, Detroits, Colorados and Ottawas, but with Saturday's win over the Getzlaf-less Ducks, at least the Flames have provided themselves with a little peace of mind as they take a breather before the stretch run.
Do you figure the Flames make the top 8 Jean? It's been so long since we have even aspired to something above 14th up here in Edmonton I have forgotten what it must feel like to have hope.
February 15 2010, 09:32AM
As far as making the playoffs, I've heard that the Flames' target is 98 points. That means 29 points in the final 20 games...or a winning percentage of 0.725...or a record of, say, 14-5-1. Tough sleddin' for sure, but I'm actually holding out hope that they might even take the NW title. Surely, Colorado has to come back to earth, and I'm hoping that the Canucks tank big-time on the rest of their road trip and afterwards. It probably won't matter either way, as Kipper will be worn out yet again as they scramble to win every game down the stretch in order to get in to the playoffs. (Not to mention the Olympics.) Just once, I'd like to see a decently-rested Kipper in the playoffs.


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Our Johnny Tillotson reissues continue apace and this CD contains historically Johnny??s next two MGM albums, issued first in 1964 and 1965, respectively. She Understands Me presents a wide range of music, with a leaning towards the Nashville country sound, and features, among others, the inimitable piano stylings of Floyd Cramer, Grady Martin on guitar and Elvis Presley's old background vocal pals The Jordanaires. Alongside a few Tillotson-penned numbers are songs From John D. Loudermilk "Island Of Dreams" (a hit in the UK for Dusty's old band The Springfields ), and a fine cover of the Harlan Howard-penned hit for Ray Charles- "Busted". Another Harlan Howard tune opens the That's My Style album, which also includes a brace of Don Gibson songs, including "Oh Lonesome Me", and Bobby Darin's "Things". On these albums Johnny Tillotson shows that he is a lot more of a singer than the various 'Bobbys' of the early 60s with whom he was usually associated..


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PM&L Theatre is a non-profit, community-based volunteer organization located in downtown Antioch. Each annual season contains six shows, ranging in style from musicals to comedy and drama.
A variety of arts events are staged at this location in Argonne.
Argonne is one of the country's premier facilities for energy-related research and development. Visitors must be at least 16 years old.
Arlington International Racecourse
At Arlington International, we aim to make every day of the season special by combining the excitement of thoroughbred racing, gorgeous grounds and fantastic food to create a winning track experience for our guests! Whether you're looking for a fun and exciting day out with friends and family, a casual and charming afternoon at the races, or a sophisticated and stylish get-together, Arlington International offers an extraordinary experience for everyone! Live racing and entertainment from May through September or find a full calendar of race dates and events at arlingtonpark.com.
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Big Shot Piano Lounge & Restaurant
Big Shot is an upscale Restaurant & Piano Bar. A cozy place to meet, eat, and drink while listening and interacting with talented musicians. From the warm atmosphere to the variety of enticing menu items, this intimate spot will showcase live talent every night. The extremely friendly restaurant will invite its patrons to participate and sing along with new songs performed by talented professionals. This will definitely be a place to start and end an evening.
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Downtown Arlington Heights Shopping & Entertainment District
Diverse collection of charming local shops and major retailers. Outstanding restaurants, theaters, nightlife, and entertainment, all within walking distance.
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Enjoy the fusion of traditional Indian architecture with modern technology; Explore the various facets of Hindu rites & rituals, as well as the core philosophical precepts of the religion; Experience peace & serenity. All are welcome.
Above and Beyond Framing and Gallery
Custom framing, art and gift gallery. Featuring Steve Hanks, Tom Lynch and Scanlan.
Theatergoers love that every seat is a great seat at The Raue Center for the Arts in downtown Crystal Lake. Since its restoration a decade ago, Raue Center has attracted the finest stars, Broadway shows, musicians and artists. Raue Center has become a destination in the heart of a bustling downtown area chock-full of pre- or post-show dining and shopping options.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Specializing in Counted Cross Stitch and Custom Framing. We have the largest showcase of fabrics, fibers, patterns, kits and accessories in the Midwest.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Lakeside Arts Park at The Dole
Lakeside Arts Park at The Dole is a 12-acre beautiful arts education center that features two award winning art galleries and the Listening Room a entertainment venue that offers year round performances. You can step back to a simpler time to explore the brilliance of a Civil War era architectural masterpiece, when you take a tour of the historic Dole Mansion. We are a gem of McHenry County that can be enjoyed now and with future generations!
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This museum is a replica of the first McDonald's restaurant opened by Ray Kroc on April 15, 1955. View an array of memorabilia, from the original kitchen equipment to the 1950s classic cars parked on site.
CITY:Des Plaines
This theater venue hosts top-notch entertainment, local and national bands, karaoke and comedy shows.
This fourth generation, family-owned pottery company features an on-site museum and a factory store that holds an annual summer sale.
World's largest manufacturer of art pottery. Factory outlet salesroom and Haeger Museum open to the public at original manufacturing site.
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Florals and custom made silks.
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Native American art and antiquities including Navajo weavings, Pueblo pottery, sculptures by Cliff Fragua, and work by other Plains Native American artists.
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Exceptional theater productions are performed by children for children.
Award-winning community theatre featuring classical and contemporary musicals and play selections.
Elgin Area Historical Society Museum
Housed in an 1856 landmark building, permanent exhibits include artifacts from the Elgin National Watch Co. and Elgin Road Race memorabilia.
In beautiful Lord's Park, this museum features over 15,000 specimens of natural history with newly expanded family focused hands-on exhibits.
Elgin Fire Barn No. Five Museum
Get caught up in the history and spirit of firefighting. View the 1929 American Lafrance Fire Engine and 1869 Horse Drawn Silsby Steamer.
Elgin Community College Visual and Performing Arts Center
World class music, dance and theatre. Enjoy an evening out, entertainment for the family, or a chance to satisfy your cravings for culture.
Home of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, this facility contains a 1200-seat theatre and an 11,340 square foot exhibition hall with fully equipped banquet kitchen. Host to many well-known artists.


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The feature film Invictus takes audiences on a journey back in time to 1995, when Nelson Mandela used the Rugby World Cup competition to heal wounds caused by generations of apartheid. The script is an adaptation of John Carlin's book "Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the Game That Made a Nation." Clint Eastwood directed the cinematic version primarily at the practical locations where history unfolded.
South Africa became an English colony in 1806, and the government subsequently made apartheid, which segregated, impoverished and denied basic human rights to native people, the law of the land. Native South African Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison, beginning in 1964, for the role he played in leading the resistance to apartheid. And with the end of apartheid, he was freed from jail and later elected president in 1994. The film spans a six-month period, beginning with the announcement that South Africa would host the 1995 Rugby World Cup.Mandela envisioned the games as an opportunity to use the universal language of sports to bring all the people of his country together. He was aided and abetted by Francois Pienaar, captain of the Springboks team that represented South Africa during the championship games.
Morgan Freeman was cast as Mandela and Matt Damon as Pienaar, and Tom Stern, ASC was the film's cinematographer. This was the eighth feature Stern has shot with Eastwood at the helm, beginning with Blood Work in 2002. Prior to that, Stern was a gaffer on 16 films directed by Eastwood. "It's a story about Nelson Mandela's humanity, including his evolving friendship with Pienaar, and how they helped to bring the people of their country together," Stern explains. "There is an interesting dynamic between them. Mandela is head of the country and an international figure, so he is a larger character, but they are both on a journey. At the end, they both come across as regular guys who relate as equals."
Stern traveled to South Africa about a month prior to production. Location Managers Peter Currey and Mick Snell and Production Manager and Executive Producer Tim Moore had already scouted locations. After visiting those locations, Stern met with Production Designer Jim Murakamito discuss ideas for enhancing the settings in ways that felt right for the story. "The film is a blend of dialogue and other dramatic scenes, and the rugby competition that we mainly filmed in the stadium in Cape Town where the games were played in 1995," Stern says. "We shot another two weeks of rugby footage in Johannesburg. Clint cautions against the paralysis of analysis, which means don't over-think. I created kind of a graph chart of the moods and feelings that Clint envisioned for different scenes. The lighting is mainly naturalistic withthe goal of helping the audience experience what it was like to be in that time and place."
Stern brought Camera Operator Stephen Campanelli, First Assistant Cameraman Bill Coe and Gaffer Ross Dunkerley to South Africa, as they regularly collaborate with him on films that he shoots with Eastwood and on other projects. "We are like a family," Stern says. He explains that there's an innate trust that enables them to draw on each other's strengths and work efficiently in a collaborative environment to bring out he best in everyone.
As a filmmaker, Eastwood has consistently produced his films in 35mm anamorphic format. "Clint loves the organic look and feeling that you can render with anamorphic lenses, and the 2.4:1 aspect ratio gave us flexibility to compose shots with characters interacting in their environments," Stern comments. "We envisioned making frequent use of over-the-shoulder and other shots from subjective points of view." Panavision in Los Angeles shipped the camera package to South Africa, including Platinum XL and ARRI 235 bodies and the anamorphic lenses Stern has been using since he shot Mystic River with Eastwood in 2003. The lenses are periodically upgraded and are stored in a vault until Stern needs them. The package includes C Series 25–100mm Primes, E Series 135mm and 180mm long lenses, and an Angenieux 10:1 Zoom.
Eastwood generally plays roles in the films that he directs, but on Invictus he concentrated solely on directing. In an interview published by the New Yorker magazine, Eastwood said, "I'm free of extra pressure, the constant worry over how I am doing as an actor. As a director, I want to be watching my actors … it's fun watching their emotions unfold. If it weren't fun, I wouldn't be doing it." The dramatic scenes were filmed before the rugby players arrived on the scene, and they were generally shot with a single camera, and occasionally two. Exterior scenes were filmed at practical locations, including outside the presidential palace. Interiors were mainly filmed on location with the exception of sets built for Mandela's office and a television studio. "Clint and I agree that there has got to be a good reason to use more than one camera," Stern says. "Dialogue and other scenes where characters are interacting can be shot faster with optimum lighting and more compelling images with a single camera." There was no video village or playbacks, which is standard procedure for Eastwood. Stern was watching the lighting and Eastwood was in close contact with the actors. There were small monitors on the camera, which transmitted signals to portable monitors that Stern and Eastwood used to check composition.
Stern chose to use a single stock, KODAK VISION3 500T 5219, which he routinely rated for an exposure index of 400 for a richer look. The exceptions were aerial scenes used to establish locations, which were filmed with a slower stock. "We would watch a rehearsal, usually did one take and trusted the crew to get it right," Stern says. "We were moving fast, but I never felt rushed. It was a comfortable environment, which helps the actors concentrate. Clint likes the freshness of the first take. The actors knew what to expect and came prepared. It was like they were acting in a play."Eastwoodalso gave the cast freedom to follow their instincts rather than limiting them to hitting marks. Campanelli generally had a Panaflex XL camera on a Steadicam. He followed the actors and framed them in their environments. "There are some interpretative shots, including scenes where Mandela's eyes reveal what he is thinking and feeling," Stern says. "Other times, we masked his eyes."
Eastwood usually began coverage of dialogue scenes with a close-up of Mandela or another character who was talking, and then panned to the person listening to show the expressions on their faces as they reacted. Stern and Dunkerley made quick decisions about whether adjustments were needed in lighting. "That's one of the advantages of working with the same crew, picture after picture," Stern says. "I know what Clint likes, and he trusts me to get it right. The crew knows how I think, and I trust them to anticipate and react while we are shooting."
After Eastwood, Stern and his crew watched rehearsals of the rugby action, they decided where cameras should be for coverage. Stern says that the goal was to cover the action from a subjective point of view as though the audience is in the game. The rugby sequences begin with a shot of Mandela backlit and silhouetted while walking through a dark tunnel. The crowd goes wild when they see him come out of the tunneland onto the field wearing the green Springboks jersey. He strides directly to Pienaar who introduces him to the members of the team. "It was a magic moment," Stern says. "We could literally feel the emotions."
Rugby sequences were planned, but Eastwood gave the players freedom to ad-lib. Campanelli was generally running with the players with the camera on a Steadicam, though at times Stern called for handheld shots for a more organic look. The ARRI 235 camera was usually on the front, back or side of a supercharged golf cart with rubber bungee cords to absorb the shock, and a zoom lens was used to grab cutaway shots. They re-created scenes from a dramatic night game that teams from France and South Africa played in the rain. They produced artificial rain, and Stern lit the night with a single ARRI Studio T24 Fresnel light that was 80 to 100 feet in the air. The latitude of the 500-speed film recorded details the way the human eye would see them on a rainy night. There were usually 2,000 to 2,500 people in the stands watching this re-creation of their country's history. The rest of the standing-room crowd seen on cinema screens consists of CGI imagery that was seamlessly matched with the live-action footage in DI.
The exposed negative was flown to London daily, where Eastwood had someone supervise the transfer on a flight to Los Angeles. Technicolor in Los Angeles processed the negative and shipped digital dailies to South Africa. Stern knew upfront that he would be adding painterly touches during DI timing sessions with Technicolor Colorist Jill Bogdanowicz, who marks this film as their seventh collaboration. Bogdanowicz says that Stern never failed to record the rich, black tones and contrast on the negative, which gave them flexibility while fine-tuning looks.


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The annual Winter Extravaganze at Whitetail Ridge Ski Area will be held Saturday, Jan. 26, located by Fort McCoy.
Scheduled activities include slalom races, snowboard rail jam, snow adventure race, snow-pile dig, big air, gunny sack race, and an obstacle course. The event is open to the public.
For more information, call 608-388-3517/4498