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By Stephanie Ingersoll/Special to GSN
Encouraging life-long learning is the goal of the Adult Education Program in the Queen Creek Unified School District.
Every week, more than 300 adult students attend class in the morning and evening at Queen Creek Middle School. Some students are working toward passing the GED test to obtain their High School Equivalency Diploma, while others are focusing on College and Career Readiness. A separate group is taking English Language Acquisition for Adults classes.
While the students make up different class levels, they all understand the importance of education.
Approximately 14 percent of Arizona's population ages 18 and over is lacking a high school diploma or equivalent impacting lives, families, and a person's ability to work productively or participate fully as a citizen.
The annual Arizona Adult Literacy Week is a statewide initiative to increase awareness of the importance of adult literacy, including its bottom-line impact on Arizona's quality of life and economy.
QCUSD adult education students won six first place awards in the 2017 literacy week contest, the most out of all the adult education programs participating. This year's contest topics included Advocating for a Better World, Advocating for Public Libraries and Advocating for College and Career Readiness.
For about two months, the students took a few minutes of class time to work on individual and group contest entries. They focused on technology integration and learned how to use computer programs such as Microsoft Publisher. Winning QCUSD submissions included digital presentations and newsletters. Competition was tough as judges reviewed, in total, more than 300 submissions from participating programs.
"The Arizona Adult Literacy Week Contest teaches QCUSD adult learners teamwork, time management, leadership skills and more," said Miguel Garcia, program manager. "Even if they did not win an award, the students received a participation certificate giving everyone a sense of accomplishment."
Fifty QCUSD adult education students attended the contest awards ceremony at the Rio Salado College Conference Center in Tempe.
Since 1995, the district has offered adult education classes to adult learners. Teachers and staff meet the educational needs of adult students by utilizing a curriculum designed to address diverse educational and cultural backgrounds.
The program has also changed lives.
Student Maybelin Rodriguez was recently named runner-up for Outstanding Adult Learner of the Year by the Coalition on Adult Basic Education, a national organization with more than 15,000 members. Through her continued education, Rodriguez has developed confidence. She often says "it's not the language, but the fear" that blocks adult learners. No longer afraid to step out of her self-described comfort zone, Rodriguez has served as a co-trainer for two Statewide Ambassador trainings.
Rodriguez is one of seven trained QCUSD adult education student ambassadors dedicated to advocating for the success of the program. The ambassador program is now in its fourth year. Ambassadors go to the Arizona State Capitol on a regular basis, speak with lawmakers, and are role models for other students working to become life-long learners.
To learn more on the QCUSD Adult Education Program, visit qcusd.org/Adult_Education_Program.


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Students earning their Graphic Design degree from FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising have the choice of specializing in either Branding or Entertainment graphics. Both programs prepare students for careers in Graphic Design within the apparel and entertainment industries and emphasize fundamentals such as sequential design and conceptual thinking. The Graphic Design/Entertainment portfolios reflect FIDM Students' strong photo rendering skills and offer a fresh perspective on movie marketing through their key art, movie posters, outdoor advertising and web design concepts for feature films, television shows, music concerts and more.
This quarter, the portfolio of FIDM Graphic Design/Entertainment graduate Elizabeth Munoz caught our attention with her original illustration for Donnie Darko, her hand-rendered texturized title design for Godzilla and her wide range movie marketing concepts from Coyote Ugly to Iron Man to indie flick Being Flynn.
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1. New standing committee members understand Hong Kong
Yesterday, China's top leaders were officially revealed. Xi Jinping has become the General Secretary of the CCP, and the Chairman of the Central Military Commission. He will take over the presidency from Hu Jintao in March 2013. Li Keqiang will take over the job of Premier from Wen Jiabao in the same month. Xi and Li have taken the first and second spot of the Politburo Standing Committee respectively. The other Standing Committee members, in order of seniority, are Zhang Dejiang, Yu Zhengsheng, Liu Yunshan, Wang Qishan and Zhang Gaoli. Analysts are still uncertain about what the power transfer means for Hong Kong and Macau. Some analysts say that the fact that three Standing Committee members have worked in Guangdong means that the new leadership understands Hong Kong better as a whole. The general consensus is that the mainland's policies towards the Special Administrative Regions will not change much. Analysts say Xi Jinping might continue to take charge of Hong Kong and Macau affairs, or he might pass the job to a less senior member of the leadership, such as Liu Yunshan.
2. Consumer Council sounds the alarm on beauty treatments and olive oil
Yesterday, the Consumer Council raised two issues of relevance to consumers. The council acknowledged that some residents who receive beauty treatments at clinics, such as injections to whiten or add volume to the skin and face, have suffered health impacts, including swelling and partial paralysis. The council said that such consumers have a right to hold the clinics responsible even if they have signed contracts that appear to absolve the clinics of responsibility. The Consumer Council also said that citizens should be aware that some brands of olive oil pomace are incorrectly labeling their product as more expensive olive oil in Chinese.
3. Land sale won't change Union Hospital's expansion plan
Yesterday, Dr. Anthony Lee, Chief Hospital Manager and Managing Director of Union Hospital, responded to an Audit Commission report that criticizes regulators for letting their guard down in approving a lease modification that allowed Henderson Land Development to turn part of the hospital site into luxury apartments. Lee said that the usage rate of the hospital was low in the 1990s and thus the board of directors decided to turn part of the land into residential use to make money to support the hospital's operation. In the end the hospital received HK$200 – 300 million from Henderson on the housing project. Lee noted that the hospital still has plans to expand the hospital using the remainder of the undeveloped land that it has been allocated.


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I arrived to UCF weighing 310lbs. College football at UCF taught me many life long lessons such as work ethic, discipline, teamwork, accountability, dedication, commitment, and sacrifice for total success. Total success being the win.
It was during my junior year that the seed of bodybuilding was planted. I was walking through the Florida Mall during my lunch break at my summer job and I saw a mob of people surrounding the GNC store. So I wandered over only to find Mr. Jay Cutler sitting there as wide as a house! Amazed by his physique, I couldn't wait to go back to talk to my strength & conditioning coaches about him. So the very next day, that's what i did. It sparked a debate which yielded the name Ronnie Coleman and by the way they described this man, I needed to see what all the fuss was about. That day my passion for bodybuilding was birthed.
Time flew by, after 4 years of college I graduated with my B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies (IT focus). Stuck in the limbo of being thrown into the real world, I found a job at a nearby liquor store. I married my super awesome wife and upon returning from our honeymoon, I begin working as a manager trainee. I also decided to enroll in the UCF graduate program to work towards my MBA in Management Information Systems. While working and in school, I decided that I no longer needed to hold that heavy football weight, so I begin educating myself in health & fitness. My training also shifted from football strength training to physique building and dieting.
After a year of constant and consistent researching and studying, followed by many many instances of trail & error, I started a business and named it Simple Fitness, LLC. The purpose of this business was to first help myself follow a program that i believed in and that considered specific goals.
During the process of building and forming Simple Fitness LLC I begin to look into doing a bodybuilding show to simply celebrate my new physique. So I attended a few local shows and begin to think :I might be able to win one of these!" I hit the books researching tips and strategies on how to make my training and dieting more directed towards bodybuilding. Once I had built a program I picked an out of town show in Savannah, Georgia for the summer of 2010 and I just went for it! I hit the stage at my first bodybuilding show at 220lbs and I haven't looked back since.
I share the dream of turning pro in this sport with my wife, family, and close friends. All who have been extremely supportive in my career as a bodybuilder. I also enjoy the dream of simply reaching and filling my potential in this sport. The day I win that pro card is the day that I'll step foot into my dream, the day that one of my prayers is answered. I pray to be great in this sport, but even if i fall short of that accomplishment, my heart yearns to be a fun, humble, personable, down to earth professional bodybuilder. I will continue to chase my dreams and submit every once of effort to living my dream, keeping a positive attitude, and prayfully I WILL SUCCEED.
I usually keep my dieting very simple. My diet is, what I have found through evolution, what works best for me. I've done 3 shows and 4 preps. Each prep I try to learn something that can be added to my next prep to make it slightly better. Prep is hard enough, the last thing I need is difficulty in nailing my diet day to day. I've found carb cycling to work best for me and it is also easy for me to stay on track.
My basic cycle is:
Protein is a constant 280g and healthy fats are a constant 40 grams.
My fat intake has been questioned on various equations but I've played with healthy fat intake quite often and I have seen it have no to low effects on my body. So I figured why should I add more for "theory" sake? 20-30 grams has been my sweet spot for healthy fat intake.
My carb intake has also raised question as people often ask me "Only 140g?" or "320g is what you call a high day?" And the answer to those question is yes and yes. I am a carb sensitive individual. I can ride by Krispy Kreme and if that light is on I'll gain a pound or 2! Lol! Very littlecarbs go a long way for me and once again no need for me to diet based on "theory" rather than based on my actually bodily ability.
During this prep I plan to take a chance on going for something a little different than my basic carb cycle. It's taking a chance because not only is it not a popular theory but I've never tried it so I have idea what the end result will be. Exciting! Lol!
I heard fellow teammate, Kim "Swole" Williams, discuss the theory of "Grow into the Show" during one of his vblogs for his last show. Now this theory is that you increase carb intake as you get closer to the show. That way you stay fuller, energized, and tighter throughout your prep.
Now there probably many many ways to go about using this theory but since I am a carb cycler then I will implement this into my dieting style. This is how I plan to unfold my diet for this prep:
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This covers the entire course of my 18 wk prep for the Southern USAs May 11-12.
I have tried many many training styles and plans and I never can decide on just one. I've had my training style compared to Gumbo, lol! A guy called it gumbo training and with me being from Louisiana and loving some gumbo, I loved that analogy.
My style of training pulls from the concepts of many other training styles. I'll pull from FST-7, German volume, Pyramid, Basic, Sports specific routines, etc. And dump it all into 1 workout, lol. I create just about every workout routine from scratch and formulate it in some way, shape, or form totally different than the last with a new aim focus each workout. I always try my best to create workouts that flow with rhythm, one exercise connecting with the next and not just a bunch of exercises in no particular order or that don't have a rhyme or reason.
My team (Team Simple Fitness) never know what to expect. And neither do I some days! Even though I design each workout, they are hardly ever made with me in mind. I usually design them with a "Gotta do it" mindset and often find myself in the middle of my training sessions asking how could I do this to myself? Lol
I run training logs on a number of sites where I post these sessions almost daily.
I train 6 days a week when I'm getting ready for a competition and 4-5 days a week in the off season.
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During the off season I like to superset chest and back. My weakness with my strength. Which has helped me tremdously this off season with adding overall mass to my upper body. It also allows me to train deadlift on it's own day where I can hit them however I choose and not have to worry too much about other body parts suffering due to lack of energy and recovery.
As I enter my prep I divide chest and back into separate days so that I can focus more on each individual muscle. I try to give each muscle group its own day during my prep.
As for weight, I don't believe in "light" I believe in heavy as possible for amount of reps desired. For instance, if I'm doing 4 sets of 12 on incline press I believe that the weight should reflect failure or gets you as close to failure as possible by your last 2 or 3 reps. I've learned that lifting light weight will not get you toned, that is what diet and cardio is for. So we are usually lifting pretty heavy during prep until maybe the last week or two where we still lift at about 80-90% and just more machines.
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UP Art Studies Students Interact with Motohide Taguchi
November 24, 2011, Vargas Museum- Motohide Taguchi, participating artist at Yuchengco Museum went to the University of the Philippines Vargas Museum, another NTD venue, to compose and play music with students of the University of the Philippines Department of Art Studies. Using materials from ordinary life (non-musical instruments but with distinct sounds), the group of around 20 students interacted with a piece from Motohide's sound installation at Yuchengco Museum, which featured ambient sounds (rooster crowing, burning leaves, vehicles, children playing) and voices of Overseas Filipino Workers he interviewed in Japan. The contributions of the workshoppers were:
a) voice: one work which has relation with relatives and friends who are in another country ("Christmas," "Miss," and "Homesick");
b) one ambient sound from the tape, imitated through materials they brought; and
c) one sound from the hometown, which carries memories or connections to the friend or relative abroad, also imitated through the "instruments"
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COMPARISON POST!! NYX cinnamon vs NYX love [w/ swatches] !!
Hello guys!!
I'm going to start a series of new posts where I compare products which you might think are dupes online, but they might have some differences.
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I am going to compare
Nyx's powder blush in cinnamon and
Nyx's mosaic blush in love.
The two come from the same family, but clearly
from side by side photos you can see they are not the same.
I'm going to let the photos do the talking.
But basically, the shades are different, and one has shimmer, the other is matte.
That's it for today,
I hope you found this helpful,
and till the next post,
Take care
For your reference- I have 2 NYX cinnamon blushes ... One which I bought previously, and one which I got later on with the NYX package NYX us sent to me :)
FTC DISCLAIMER: These product were sent to me by NYX cosmetics (US) as a thank you for my previous posts about their products. I did not pay for the product. I am not obliged to review their products, even the ones I received for free. Everything I said in this post is my personal opinion. I am not being paid to do this post and my sole aim is to share with you my experience with a certain product.


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An oil company that uses a saltwater disposal well about four miles northwest of Peabody has filed a request with the Kansas Corporation Commission asking to be allowed to increase the daily volume of saltwater disposed there.
Trek AEC LLC, headquartered in Wichita, is asking to be allowed to increase the volume from its current volume of 3,000 barrels to 5,000 barrels per day at 250 pounds per square inch.
Alan DeGood, consultant for Trek, said the company operates about 12 oil wells in the area and is looking to increase oil production.
The Slocumb lease northwest of Peabody has a horizontal well that yields about one barrel of oil from 100 barrels of oil and saltwater pumped out, DeGood said.
"It was necessary to increase our daily rate," DeGood said.
The company has about six saltwater disposal wells, DeGood said.
DeGood said the company doesn't use fracking in area wells.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency website, hydraulic fracturing, often called "fracking," creates fractures in underground rock formations to stimulate the flow of oil. It is done by pumping large amounts of pressurized fluids into the rock formation. The fluid is often a combination of water, particles such as sand or ceramic pellets, and chemicals. After injecting the fluids, internal pressure causes water to flow back into the well bore.
"We do not want to frack any wells in a saltwater zone," DeGood said.
The increased pressure the company plans to use during water disposal won't increase pressure in the ground, DeGood said. It will increase the pressure to push water down the tubing of the disposal well.
"Just because we're going up to 250 pounds doesn't mean we're increasing the pressure on the formation," DeGood said. "What it means is we're increasing the friction pressure within the tubing."
Marion County Commissioner Dan Holub said last week he was checking into the situation and making some phone calls to learn more.
"What concerned me more than increasing the amount of water is the pressure," Holub said.
Holub said talking with local oil drillers eased his mind on the matter. They told him that the pressure Trek wants to use isn't excessive and that it won't cause stress to the well itself.
"There's not a fracking issue, it's just that they need to pump more," Holub said.
Trek's request was discussed in Monday's county commission meeting.
Holub told County Commissioner Lori Lalouette and County Clerk Tina Spencer that he'd spoken by phone with KCC.
"They did tell me this will not cause compression," Holub said.
Holub pointed out that in order to file a protest against increasing saltwater flow into the well, the protester must give a valid basis for their objection, not simply that the person does not want it to happen.
Holub also said the matter is not a zoning issue for the county.
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The clock is ticking as the National On Water Houseboat Expo sneaks up on us, and this is the last weekend to buy online tickets and get a free t-shirt! We have some exciting exhibitors all ready to go, including massagers from Hytech Marketing, corn hole boards from Boardz N Bagz, diving boards from LilliPad LLC, and dips from All Stars Dips/Dips Plus More.
Don't forget to check out the floating water rafts from WavePads and try your hand at winning the complete pontoon boat package from Crest Marine and Suzuki during the annual poker run! Join the luau fun on Lake Cumberland and get a closer look at some beautiful houseboats during the party. We hope to see you there!
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He will make her choose – and take her anyway
The unknown fate of his Omega sends Drocco into unfamiliar emotional territory. Uncertain if their connection can ever be repaired, he sets himself on a collision course to fulfill his vow as Emperor, knowing he may lose Cailyn in all the ways that truly matter if he succeeds.
Her determination to have the truth laid bare has cost her deeply; the protection of her Omega sisters and the Alpha who would have once died for her. Without knowing how to tame him, the fierce warrior who comes for her could become a man she is unable to recognize... and everything she had once considered for her future, would be lost.
Crave to Claim is the third installment in the Myth of Omega serial, a dark, erotic, Omegaverse romance. This book concludes Drocco and Cailyn's story. If dominant Alpha anti-heroes, sassy Omega heroines, epic fantasy worlds and captive romances are your thing, start with Crave To Conquer (Book 1).
The series includes situations and romance of a dark nature. Some aspects of this story may be sensitive to some readers. For ages 18 and over.


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Scream – the Song
Music. Songs. Lyrics. Melodies. I've mentioned previously how much music can connect with me and be therapeutic for me. More often than not, the music can soothe us, give us something to relate to. As the image to the right says: we want someone to explain the things we can't. So that's where my post about the song Scream comes in.
As I write this, it's not a good day. I'm feeling that Harrowing Void I talk about, rather strongly. So what do I do? I turn some music on. Now, I can't just listen to albums anymore, I have to put them on shuffle. I like the randomness of it, not knowing what's coming next. I have playlists and albums and individual songs and so much that I can turn to (I have something like 6600 songs on my iPod!!). Does this sound familiar? Anyway, as I'm sat here feeling awful, a song comes on and it captures something that's been going through my mind for a little while now.
It's called Scream.
Feeling Invisible
Over on our Community Page, on 10/03/2018, we featured a post from Katie called Feeling Invisible. It was something that grabbed my attention as I was looking for content, because it spoke so clearly to something that I'd thought over the past few weeks. My thought was: if you had cancer or some other physical illness, people would be checking in and asking how you were; with mental illness, all you can see are tumbleweeds.
Now don't get me wrong, there are some awesome people out there who notice when you disappear, who notice when you're not around and, perhaps more importantly, who notice when you're not doing so good. Cheryl is one of those people and I have another friend called Andrew who is another. These people are worth millions because they are there when you need them, putting themselves at the back of the line to ensure you get what you need.
Despite having those people around, however, it can feel like you're invisible.
All too often, people don't seem to care. I go through my Twitter or Google+ daily and see cries for help under the various hashtags; people saying they're stuck in that proverbial rut, unable to cope and needing a bit of help. And the worst part? Their posts have practically no comments or anything.
It's like they're invisible.
With social media being so crowded with so many people vying for space, it can be difficult to get our voices out there, to make them heard.
That's probably why I related so well to this song. By ZOEGirl, it is an amazing song that talks about that invisibility that we can feel. The lyrics to Scream, I find, are so powerful. The opening verse, for starters, says: "Does anybody know how I feel? Sometimes I'm numb, sometimes I'm overcome. Does anybody care what's going on? Do I have to wear my scars like a badge on my arm for you to see me, I need release…"
Perhaps more powerful than that, the chorus says: "Do I have to scream for you to hear me? Do I have to bleed for you to see me? 'Cause I grieve, you're not listening to me. Do I need to scream?"
How often have you felt like that? Can you relate? Desperate for the help, we feel like we want to scream, like we want to bleed so people will notice. It's perhaps one of the reasons why self-harm so frequently gets labelled as a cry for help, because it seems to be the only way that we can be heard.
We have to scream.
You Don't Have To Scream
Those of you reading this, feeling as though you relate…you don't have to scream. Knowing what it's like going through this hell, I'm here for you. I will listen. You don't have to scream for me to hear you, you don't have to bleed for me to see you. I will listen.
You don't have to scream.
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There's no denying the Property Brothers are the ultimate renovation dream team (and not to mention dreamy). But, sadly, Jonathan and Drew Scott can't make over every person's home that's ever watched their popular HGTV show. Which is why they're sharing their wisdom in a new book, .
But don't worry: The book isn't just for people looking to overhaul their home. It also investigates money issues, like the hidden costs of moving, savvy negotiating tactics, and when to make big home purchases to save major moolah. Because, as it turns out, one time does not fit all when it comes to pricey things like televisions, refrigerators, and furniture.
Some of their advice was pretty obvious in retrospect: Waiting until it's sweltering outside is a surefire way to get stuck paying premium prices for an air conditioner. You should actually purchase yours when it's still freezing outside in January or after the season is nearly over in August. But other items were less obvious, like if you're in the market for a home theater (we wish) you should snatch it up in February.
You can check out the complete calendar on — just prepare yourself to immediately want to buy a pool come next December.


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Monthly Archives: August 2012
Photo Manipulation in Photoshop – Meerkat + Cheetah
Flash – Stalking Eyes!
Click one of the images below to view the animation! [opens in new window]
The image for the first one was taking from a poster for Rise of the Planet of the Apes, while the other has an image of me. The eyes shall follow! Previously I had both eyes following, but then made them both independent of each other.


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China will continue to be the driving force for global energy demand through 2020, but its energy growth will slow significantly as it transitions to a more sustainable pattern of economic growth, according to a report released on Wednesday.
The BP World Energy Outlook by British oil giant BP Plc projected that China's energy consumption would grow 1.5 percent each year through 2040, less than one-quarter of its growth rate over the past 20 years.
The projection was made under a scenario, where there is no major "shock" to government regulations and energy technologies, Spencer Dale, chief economist at BP, told an event to introduce the report in Beijing on Wednesday.
"China is the world's largest consumer of energy and has been the most important source of growth for global energy over the past two decades, but as China transitions to a more sustainable economic growth model, its energy needs will change," the report read.
Apart from slower growth in energy demand, China's energy mix will also change significantly, driven by its shifting economic structure as well as a commitment to move to cleaner, lower-carbon fuels, it added.
"It seems increasingly likely that China's consumption of coal has peaked," the report said, adding that renewable energy would overtake oil to become the second-largest energy source in China. Renewable energy, nuclear and hydropower would account for more than 80 percent the increase in China's energy demand out to 2040, according to the report.
Trends in China also reflect global patterns, with slowing demand growth and an increasingly diversified mix, according to Dale. "There is no other country that determines the trends of energy like China," he said.
Energy demand will increase by only around one-third, or about 1.3 percent annually, over the next 25 years, according to the report, adding that renewable energy will be the fastest-growing energy source, accounting for 40 percent of the growth in demand.
"The energy mix by 2040 will be the most diversified the world has ever seen," the report said.
Most of the demand would be driven by emerging economies, such as China and India, as demand for energy within the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development is projected to be flat.
But with slowing demand in China, India would surpass China as the world's largest growth market for energy after 2020, propelled by robust economic growth and industrialization, it said.


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MinutesPage address: https://www.mnsu.edu/mssa/docs/minutes_years/minutes/1999-2000/minutes_03_22_00.html
67th MSSA Senate
March 22, 2000 Minutes
Roll Call
Senators Present
Juliet Orbisi 12-4-0, Christina Ische 6-0-0, Miriam Monomo-proxy Dorothy Mufisya 16-4-0-1, Chris Schmidt 19-1-0-1, Emilie Peterson 17-1-2-1, Timothy Huebsch 20-1-0, Chris Boyce 21-0-0, Andrew Grundhoefer 2-0-0. Nequra Campbell 17-3-0-1, Ian Radtke 18-1-1-1, Jesse Palmer 17-2-2, Nick Morriston 10-4-1, Rachel D. Noah 5-1-0, Derek Short 6-0-0, Amy Bicek 6-0-0, Roger White Owl-proxy Kristy Anderson 2-0-0-1, Erinn Wilson 2-0-1, Zahid Ahmed 15-6-0, Ryan Austad 3-2-0, Kelly Eittreim 1-0-0
Senators Absent
Dahlia Mahmoud 13-4-2-2, Mickey Cupkie 0-17-3, Manu Morais 3-5-0
Executive Staff Present
President Sylvia Oelberg, Vice President Houa Vue
Student Forum
Chris Boyce
-Quite often in the past at Election time candidates sometimes devoted all their time to Elections and not their senate responsibilites . As a candidate for elections he will not let Elections effect his job and the services he has to offer.
Approval of Minutes 3/8/00 Minutes approved
Elections Committee Houa Vue
Election applications were available on Monday, there will be an Informational meeting tomarrow, 4:30 Conference room.
MS Walk, you can walk or volunteer to help. See Houa or Cheri
Senate banquet-$7.00 for guests. Wed. April 12. Awards will be given, for Senator of the Year, Staff of the Year, Best Newcomer.
Officer Reports
President Sylvia Oelberg (see written report)
Speaker Ed McBride
Recognized Student Organizations
Renewal Recognition
Alpha Lambda Alpha
If you show up late it is your responsibility to let Speaker know that you are here. Reminder, not very many meetings left to get senator reports in.
Staff Reports
Legislative Affairs, Emilie Peterson
Washington DC information . Participated in meetings with various individuals (passed around itinary) Trip was very successful, were able to inform legislators. Next Wednesday, Lobby Day at capitol. Will leave at 7:30 AM. Pell Pass through was not addeed to the House, Senate will be discussing it.
Rys Gaffer-were you satisfied with MSUSA in regards to lobby issues? (disseminating information-follow up on meetings etc)
Coordinator Peterson-was not involved with
Rhys Gaffer-are you satisfied with your duties in regards to getting out information or information on issues, or information on Pell Pass Throuigh etc.
Coordinator Peterson-I did not plan any information regarding travel information. As far as feeling individuals were knowledgeable-peopel involved were at St. Cloud Conference. Made it clear that I was available to everyone that I would assist them.
Rhys Gaffer-So you were satisfied?
Coordinator Peterson-Yes
President Oelberg-since the Pell Grant did not pass does that mean we do not continue EMailing
Coordinator Anderson-It has not passed throught the Senate
Coordinator Boyce
-Please pay your bill or tell anyone you know to get them paid.
Toured Taylor Center, it is huge.
Worked with President Oelberg on entertainment issue.
Budget Sub Meet & Confer-Graduate stipedns will be increased from $6,000-$8,000.
Will be working with athletics on EMails on Wireless.
Parking meeting-Parking fees meeting 1:00 North Ballroom
Resolution of Student Concerns- draft stage, will continue to be involved. Working with students on Judicial Affairs issues.
$102,000 going to MSUSA from this Conference.
Meet & Confer
Bookstore renovation, will be very nice.
Graduation Fee Proposal-$20.00. Will be sending Dr. Korvas questions on what the $20 .00 will be for.
Working with the student attorney on private student issues.
Library Proposal
The Supreme Court has upheld the Student Activity Fee decision, that fees can go where the school felt they should.
Aids Quilt, on campus dialogues as well.
Millions of People-Social & Behavioral Science Dept.
President Oelberg-Did you mention the dialogue on group projects?
Coordinator Boyce-March 29, 3:00-dialogue between faculty, administrators, students regarding group projects.
Coordinator Campbell-(see written report)
Senator Huebsch-regarding Library proposal, they will be talking to us next Wed.
Senator Palmer-Parking Advisory, tomorrow regarding Permit price changes 11 AM csu203
Senator Wilson-American Indian Association- First Nations tonight.
Senator Morriston-Forensics, watch one speak, next Tuesday.
Senator Schmidt-Aviation club taking tour of Mesaba Airlines.
President Oelberg-Eliminate Hate, other campus organizations. Important-EMail or draft letters to Legislators. IMportant that we do this, it makes us viable. EMail in Athletics from 10-1 Monday & Tuesday
Seantor Orbisi-Africian Nite, Friday.
Proxy Anderson-presentation on Friday dealing with diversity, need volunteers. Noon Friday, Life 101, it is about stereotyping.
Senators Present
- Juliet Orbisi, Christina Ische, Chris Schmidt, Kelly Eittreim, Timothy Huebsch, Chris Boyce, Erinn Wilson, Emilie Peterson, Nequra Campbell, Ian Radtke, Amy Bicek, Derek Short, Rachel D. Noah, Jesse Palmer, Ryan Austad, Zahid Ahmed, Nick Morriston, Miriam Monomo-Proxy Dorothy Mufisya, Roger White Owl-Proxy Kristy Anderson
Senators Absent
Dahlia Mahmoud, Mickey Cupkie, Manu Morais, Andrew Grundhoefer


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- 4 songs to download
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- You get the link if you register your email address
- Listening recommendations: Canaan
It says a lot about a record if I can't decide on a song to recommend. Usually that happens either when all songs are outright forgettable or, as in this case, when they all are pretty stellar. Sure, there are only 3 proper tracks on this EP after the intro, but damn am I enjoying those songs. Creative without being incoherent and staying true to one sound throughout the record without being boring. The intro track pushes the listener softly into this den filled with densely packed emotions and palpable tension. What follows could very well be the most enjoyable, cohesive and gripping track sequence I've heard all year. They manage to keep the tracks interesting in themselves as well, for example with well timed intrumentational breaks, the inclusion of a wind instrument sound that surprisingly fits very well or the use of hauntingly striking drumming sequences that reminds you of your foreignness to this world.Even though there are many details to like here, I found the screaming voice parts a bit jarring at first, need to admit that that ilovecolour do a pretty nice job of integrating those into the sound and overall theme of the record, though. You might feel uneasy at first stepping into a seemingly creepy den filled with secrets, but in the end it will win you over with its its extraordinary and irresistable charm, leaving you to howl with the wolves. Hard not to recommend.


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Construction Design & Management (CDM) Awareness
Anyone who may be appointed as a key duty holder under CDM Regulations The course also covers the requirements for a health and safety plan, health and safety file and project notification to the HSE.
Delegates will have a good understanding of the Construction Design & Management (CDM)Regulations Roles & responsibilities of the Client, Designer, CDM Coordinator, Principal Contractor and Sub-Contractors.
- CDM Responsibilities - Review of duty holders & roles
- Designers risk assessments & site risk assessment.
- Site RAMS
- High Risk activities including Temporary Works.
- Risk Awareness – Scenarios to observe risks and issues.
- What happens when it goes wrong?
- Review of Duty Holders
- Being a Developer - Duty Holders
- The Role of a Client
- The Role of those who "Design"
- Designers Contributions to Mitigating Risk
- What should your CDM Co-ordinator do?
- Risk Elimination, Mitigation or Coordination
- Risk Assessments & Method Statements
- Principal Contractors & Contractors
- Contractors Plan, manage & monitor own work & that of workers
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Thursday, December 13, 2012
A Traditional Red & Green Christmas Card
Speedy Fox & Friends Challenge 137 to make a Christmas card using red & green.
The Perfect Sentiments Challenge PSC59 to create "anything goes" as long as it has a Christmas theme & sentiment on the front.
I pretty much let this pretty dsp from the MME Christmas pad do all the work for me, adding a SB poinsettia die cut with a big white dew drop in the center. I wove some white satin ribbon through the border die, and cut a few pieces for tails. The sentiment was done with an Inkadinkado stamper and I added 2 mini brads on the punched panel.
Did anyone see the 12.12.12. concert last night? What I saw was great, even though I couldn't stay awake to watch it all. I felt like a kid again, seeing some of my favorite rock stars performing! Bon Jovi & the Boss together - what a WOW moment that was! I was mesmerized with Roger Water's performance when he was doing all those old Pink Floyd songs! Great music!! And Mick Jagger - how does he maintain the ability & energy to perform like he's still 20 yrs old? Amazing! Too bad I missed Paul McCartney's performance, but I'm sure it was awesome too! It was all for a good cause, and I hope they raised lots of money for the victims of hurricane Sandy.
Ok, on to get this day started now! Thanks so much for stopping by and make it a great Thursday!
7 comments:
- jimlynn said...
Missed the concert but sounds like it was a winner!!
I could hear you singing along all the way down here in Texas! LOL!
VERY pretty - love the red and green together! Beautiful DP and like that poinsettia!
- December 13, 2012 at 10:22 AM
- Mary Anne / MA54K said...
I fell asleep after a few hours. I have it recorded, but am not sure I got it all. It was to end at midnight, but Dee said it went until after 1 a.m.. Love your red and green card. Super paper!
- December 13, 2012 at 12:32 PM
- Beckie said...
Gorgeous. I love the papers. Super love what you did with the border punch and ribbon.
Be blessed, Beckie
- December 13, 2012 at 1:18 PM
- Darnell J Knauss said...
You know, Carol, you have some pretty cool mojo juice over there, having cards just sort of "make themselves." I've got lots of thisnthat strewn about my desk, night after night this week and when I go out there in the morning, none of that crap, er craft stuff jumped together and made cards for me.
And hello? Why did I not know about the 12.12.12 concert? Sheet. I shall look for it OnDemand, so thanks for the head's up on that!!
- December 13, 2012 at 3:43 PM
- JD said...
Very nicely done, Carol!
- December 13, 2012 at 4:11 PM
- Shannon White said...
Such a Beautiful Traditional Red and Green Christmas card Miss Carol! Love the Pretty dp's and Beautiful poinsettia!!
And the 12-12-12 Concert was AWESOME!! Loved the whole thing!! I think I missed the very beginning though, lol Such an Amazing line up and they all rocked it! Wish it could have gone longer, lol And It was soo Fabulous that so many legendary musicians all came together for this Great Cause too!
- December 15, 2012 at 7:03 AM
- Margaret said...
Very beautiful. I do love the red/green traditional colors. Thanks for joining at at Perfect Sentiments this week. Good luck.
- December 17, 2012 at 12:10 PM


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Dinner Dating
Why Do a Dinner Date?
Some people might wonder why they should go on dinner dates instead of going out with a group of friends, to an event, or seeing a movie. While those are great ideas for a date with someone you have become comfortable with, dinner dating is the best for singles still getting to know each other.
The issue with going out with friends is that you'll end up trying to get the other person's friends to like you or you'll end up trying to get your friends to like the other person. This puts unnecessary pressure on the date.
Events aren't good ideas for people who aren't familiar with each other for the same reason movies aren't a good idea. They don't leave much room for getting to know each other. Events and movies take all of the attention away from the main goal of the date- getting to know each other- and place focus on the entertainment source.
Events or movies are a good idea when coupled with dinner because the combination gives you a chance to have fun together without taking away the opportunity to get to know one another.
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By: Laura Deni
FROM A RAD RECORDING TO AN ANECDOTE ABOUT A CAR CRASH NEW CDs ARE ENTERTAINING
Recently Broadway Records has released two offerings which in content are totally different - both are delightfully entertaining.
Jay Armstrong-Johnson is not (possibly
) a household name. He works steady in his chosen profession which is more than 80 percent of theatrical professionals can boast.
He's got a lot going for him, including a CD aptly titled
Jay Armstrong-Johnson
recorded live at Feinsteins 54 Below and released by Broadway Records.
A combination of fun, emotional, interesting and beautiful songs. His conversational segments are clever. He can make eating chicken fascinating and - his description of, fortunately, not being killed when he was a passenger in a car which careened into a guard rail is hilarious.
He also brings on, as guest artists, performers who are major players in his cabaret chats.
Those are important, distinctive aspects of this CD - aspects which aren't usually present in most cabaret CD recordings, thus elevating this recording.
While he has never had his name above a title, he's been cast in several productions including, at the age of 13, being cast as John Darling in Cathy Rigby's
Peter Pan.
He credits that as being the moment his passion also became his career. It was while performing as Mark in
A Chorus Line
at the Casa Ma±ana Theate in Fort Worth, Texas that Texas native Jay earned his equity card. In 2008 Jay accepted the role of Mark in the first national revival tour of
A Chorus Line.
After seven months on the road, Jay returned to the Big Apple. In 2009 he auditioned for the 2009 revival of
as was cast as Gavin Creel's understudy.
At age 21, Jay Armstrong Johnson made his Broadway debut, without having even one rehearsal, when Gavin became ill in
third week of previews. After
Jay was cast as the standby for Aaron Tveit as the lead role, Frank Abagnale Jr. in the 2011 musical
Catch Me if You Can.
Then he landed roles off-Broadway and regionally. Frederick in
Gilbert and Sullivan Plunder 'd
at the MUNY in Saint Louis,
Wild Animals You Should Know
at MCC,
at Prospect Theater Company, Romeo in
The Last Goodbye
at The Old Globe in San Diego.
In 2012 he was cast as Greg Wilhote in the short-lived but heartfelt Broadway musical
Hands on a Hardbody,
which was met with positive reviews.
After HOAH closed, Jay's first audition was for the role of Chip in
On the Town
at the Barrington Stage Company in the Berkshires. The production transferred to Broadway in the fall of 2014 and Jay spent a year in his first leading role on Broadway.
During the transition, Jay played Anthony in the New York Philharmonic's staged concert of
Sweeney Todd,
which was broadcast on PBS. The production starred Emma Thompson, Bryn Terfel and Audra McDonald.
His performance as Herman in Encores'
The Most Happy Fella
was hailed by
The New York Times
as "a standout."
Jay's theatrical credits are relevant to this CD because he includes musical selections from those performances. The CD kicks off with a hard driven
Love Runs Out.
While Jay's childhood idol was Reba McEntire, he started singing gospel in church. When
Sister Act, Two
came along Jay was in heaven. He dedicates the emotional gospel medley to his mother. The songs begin with the a cappella
His Eye Is On The Sparrow,
while the backup singers wail and the band cuts loose on
Oh! Happy Day.
He celebrates his Texas roots with the Rascal Flats' boot stompin'
Jay and Lindsay Mendez, who appeared in
as the 10th Anniversary Elphaba, duet on
I Don't Need Anything But You
with music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Martin Charnin, The arrangement is by Jeff Blumenkrantz. Josh Plotner on saxophone is a standout.
Jay's rendition of
Sweeney Todd,
with words and music by Stephen Sondheim, is
The Chicken Song
follows a delightful story about eating - or not eating - before a performance of
On The Town
He introduces childhood friend Todrick Hall, who will assume the lead role of Lola in the hit Broadway musical
Kinky Boots
on November 1, 2016. He will be replacing Alan Mingo Jr. Hall duets with Jay on
The Chicken Song
with music and lyrics by Logan McWilliams and an arrangement by Charlie Rosen.
Jay's ability to effectively tell a story is significant.
Nearly all cabaret shows involve the star telling personal recollections about their lives; or why the songs in the program have meaning to them. Too often those chatty moments are delivered in too much of a hodgepodge, breathy, too casual, non professional way of speaking. The stories are funny or interesting to the performer and to their most intimate of associates. To others - not so much.
Not so in the case. Jay, who has a fondness for bacon, Sushi, and Little Debbie oatmeal cream pies, has potential as a stand-up storyteller. He doesn't deliver cheap rim-shot jokes. Although his patter is delivered with a youthful exuberance, his stories build with a beginning, middle and end, making for wider appeal; also contributing to making this CD all the more interesting.
Billy Lewis Jr. joins in on an effective
What a Piece of Work is Man/Lay Me Down/How Dare They Try.
The story about a true auto accident comes next with Jay introducing backup singer Amanda Williams Ware, a best friend with whom he once took a disastrous road trip.
story. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured or killed. A secondary story is - always make sure your lights work. You need to listen to the CD to understand.
Amanda, who possesses a beautiful voice, joins Jay on
Thank U.
A well crafted and entertaining CD which showcases a man with talent - Jay Armstrong-Johnson.
Music Supervision by Rodney Bush. Mixed by Derek Lee. Mastered by Oscar Zambrano.
The musicians include: Music director/piano Rodney Bush. Bass: Mark Van Ziegler. Drums: Trey Ware. Guitar: Matt Sangiovanni. Violin: Kiku Emomotor. Cello: Allison Seidner. Reeds: Josh Plotner. Trumpet: Enrique Sanchez. Guest Banjo: Andrew Zinsmeister.
The Back-up Singers are: Allison Robinson, Amanda Williams Ware, and Billy Lewis Jr.
is a star-studded studio cast recording also released by Broadway Records.
Like You Like It
is the award-winning musical based on the Bard's
As You Like It,
set at a mall in the 1980s. With music by Daniel S. Acquisto and words by Sammy Buck, the studio cast
features Alison Luff, Derek Klena , Patti Murin, Robin De Jes·s , Nick Cearley, Bonnie Milligan, Kate Rockwell, Sam Underwood and Lesli Margherita, with a special bonus track performed by Laura Osnes and Nathan Johnson.
The ensemble features Elisabeth Ness, Chandler Reeves, Aaron Riesebeck, Emily Rogers and Patrick Shelton. Students from groups such as Broadway Workshop, the 1214 Foundation and Kidz Theater perform as a special teen ensemble in a song written specifically for the
Like You Like It High School Edition
: Hillary Fisher, Michael Nigro, Joshua Spencer and Lexi Tobin.
This is a revved up, intense, mostly hard beat, teen target audience musical. The story-line is conveyed by the lyrics, so it is possible follow the plot by listening to the CD.
The official description states:
"All the world's a mall in
Like You Like It,
a totally awesome blend of
As You Like It
and the John Hughes movies of the 1980s. Winner of Best Musical at the 2009 NY Innovative Theatre Awards for the critically-lauded Gallery Players production, and a festival favorite in the inaugural New York Musical Festival (NYMF),
Like You Like It
has been performed extensively in regional theaters, international festivals, colleges and high schools,
"It's 1985 and the brand new Arden Mall is hosting a high school dance. Bookworm babe Rosalind wants to go with varsity wrestler Orlando, but she's never had the guts to talk to him. Rosalind disguises herself as a frat dude named Corey and learns Orlando's true feelings for her. But things get tricky when "Corey" complicates the lives of three other couples at Arden. Rosalind will do anything to get Orlando, even if it means showing up at the dance as both herself and Corey.
"Filled with memorable tunes, a hip sense of humor, pure joy and a huge heart, it all works out
Like You Like It
if you take the biggest risk of all: being yourself."
Productions aimed towards a youth market can be pushed aside as not significant by those who forget that what performing arts activity a school age child is involved in (even as an audience member) can set the foundation as to whether they will enjoy that art form.
Since this is a CD, to fully appreciate and understand the music, it's important to be cognizant of the intent and restraints upon Daniel S. Acquisto, who wrote the music.
He has penned an informative tutorial geared towards those interesting in staging the production. Understanding the motive and goal helps to appreciate the score. Part of Acquisto's instructions state:
"The music of
Like You Like It
is a theatrical 1980s pop/rock score and should be approached with an 80s mindset. Most of the time, the music is meant to sound not like a specific 80s song, but rather an amalgamation of several 80s pop songs at once. My attempt was to create a score that would tap at the back of the listener's psyche making him/her wonder if they had heard this song before or not. In other words, I was trying to write music that sounded familiar and brand-new simultaneously not to mention dramatically serving the scene on stage.
"I could include a list of songs that were an inspiration to this score; but most of the time, each number of
Like You Like It
was inspired by a few or more. Most notably is the opening number; there are several moments that pay homage to several artists of that era. Even the song
gets its inspiration from
Hit Me with Your Best Shot
and Gilbert & Sullivan's
Modern Major General.
"The orchestration has a fairly normal pop/rock configuration: keyboard 1/conductor, keyboard 2, two guitars, electric bass (with round-wound strings), and drums. . .
"In an ideal performance, the drum set would be an electronic/synth drum set, such as the Roland V-Drums, so that it can recreate all the electronic/synth drums sounds as well as acoustic sounds used throughout the 1980s. Also, the synth patches and guitar effects should sound of that era. . .
"Also, the bass part sometimes has a synth-bass indicated. My original intent was to have the bass player double on synth at those moments for a more authentic 80s synth-bass sound. . .
"There is a debate regarding the approach to the vocal technique used in this show. Since it is a musical, one can argue that proper vocal technique and intonation would be the best approach. However, since we want this to sound as 80s as possible without ruining the integrity of the performance, approaching the score with some of the more colorful vocals may be a better idea. . . Not everything is beautiful; not everything is in tune. Often there are pop grace notes, scoops, and drop-offs. (Every decade has its own specific vocal stylings. For example, the 80s didn't use long melismatic improvisation like it does today on
American Idol.
) . . .
"Currently, due to performance restrictions, the orchestration has only one guitar. To really capture that time period's sound, I want to add one more guitar. To really make it authentic, I would like to add some tenor and soprano sax to some of the songs as the sax was could be heard in a number of songs in the80s. Until the day arrives where we can add a second guitar and sax, the five-piece band will have to suffice."
One number deviates from the hard rock beat -
Be With Me,
which is
The Musicians are: Daniel S. Acquisto on keyboards and percussion. Brian Koonnin on guitar. Jonathan Hughes is credited with bass and guitar on bonus tract
All of the Above.
Produced and recorded by Michael Croiter at Yellow Sound Lab in New York City. Mixed by Matthias Winter. Orchestrations by Daniel S. Acquisto. Music direction is by Beth Falcone. Mastered by Michael Fossenkemper. Casting is by Robin Carus.
The colorful booklet contains a "synposis" or "synfosis" (sic), plus lyrics and notes from the authors.
Both of the CDs reviewed in this column utilized crowd funding donations in order to produce the product. Donors are listed by name in either a tasteful half or full page section of their respective booklet. That may become the trend, since recordings are expensive and more financial obligations are being shouldered by the performer.
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the popular game show hosted by Alex Trebek featured the World War I Museum and Memorial as a category on the Friday, September 23 episode of the Emmy Award winning television show.
The Museum was thrilled to have been part of the show.
The entire category of video clues was filmed on-site at the Museum with
Clue Crew members Jimmy McGuire and Kelly Miyahara visited the Museum and participated in the filming of the clues.
McGuire is from Pittsburgh and has been traveling around the world to provide
viewers with clues since 2001. Miyahara has also participated in Trebek's two most recent USO Tours to Japan and Europe.
"The crew filmed/toured at the Museum in December of 2015 and they were here for about half a day," Mike Vietti, Director of Marketing, Communications and Guest Services told Broadway To Vegas.
As to whether the Museum had contacted
or vice versa, Vietti replied; "They actually contacted us about appearing on the show and then we worked out the details. We found out about the air date earlier this month."
All of the clues were eventually answered correctly and the segment was a lovely showcase for the Museum.
ōWith millions of viewers across the world,
provides a tremendous opportunity to educate the public about the Great War and its enduring impact,ö said Dr. Matthew Naylor, National World War I Museum and Memorial President and CEO. ōWe are thrilled that the team at
chose to recognize the importance of the First World War by traveling to our nationÆs official World War I museum and memorial.ö
is hosted by Emmy winner Alex Trebek and recently began its 33rd season in syndication. Since its syndication debut in 1984, more than 7,300 episodes featuring more than 448,000 clues have aired. The show holds the Guinness World Records mark for the most Emmy Awards won by a game show - 33 Emmys.
Located in Kansas City, MO the National World War I Museum and Memorial is AmericaÆs leading institution dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great War and its enduring impact on the global community. The Museum holds the most diverse collection of World War I objects and documents in the world and is the second-oldest public museum dedicated to preserving the objects, history and experiences of the war.
Andrea di Bartolo (Sienese, 1360/70¢1428). The prophet Isaiah at the Gates of Jerusalem (detail from an antiphonary), about 1401¢4. Italian, Siena. Tempera, gold and ink on parchment. Terra Sancta Museum, Bibliotheca Custodialis, Jerusalem
This exhibition will illuminate the key role that the Holy City played in shaping the art of the period from 1000 to 1400.
While Jerusalem is often described as a city of three faiths, that formulation underestimates its fascinating complexity. In fact, the city was home to multiple cultures, faiths, and languages.
History records harmonious and dissonant voices from many lands. Persians, Turks, Greeks, Syrians, Armenians, Georgians, Copts, Ethiopians, Indians, and Europeans passed in the narrow streets of a city not much larger than midtown Manhattan.
This is the first exhibition to unravel the various cultural traditions and aesthetic strands that enriched and enlivened the medieval city.
Over two hundred works of art will be gathered from some sixty lenders worldwide. Nearly a quarter of the objects will come from Jerusalem.
Among these are key loans from the city's many religious communities, some of which have never before shared their treasures outside their walls.
Every People Under Heaven
will bear witness to the crucial role that Jerusalem has played in shaping world culture, a lesson vital to our common history.
On exhibit through January 8, 2017 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
one of the affiliated charities of The Recording Academy - announced new elected leadership and Board members.
The MusiCares Board elected former Vice Chair Alexandra Patsavas, founder of Chop Shop Music Supervision, as Chair; Board member Michael McDonald, founder and CEO of artist management company Mick Management, as Vice Chair; and Board member Stasia Washington, managing director of First Foundation Advisors, as Secretary/Treasurer. MusiCares' departing Chair Bill Silva, president of Bill Silva Entertainment, has been named Chair Emeritus. Former Board member, Chair, and Chair Emeritus John Branca, partner and head of the music department at Ziffren Brittenham LLP, has been announced as the Honorary Chair.
Newly elected MusiCares Foundation Board members include Jeffrey Harleston, general counsel and executive vice president of business and legal affairs for Universal Music Group; Tamara Hrivnak, director of music partnerships for YouTube and Google Play; Rob Light, partner and managing director/head of music of Creative Artists Agency; and Andie B. Simon, president of Andie B. Simon Inc.
Established in 1989 by The Recording Academy, MusiCares provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need. MusiCares' services and resources cover a wide range of financial, medical, and personal emergencies, and each case is treated with integrity and confidentiality.
The Cambridge family aka Prince William, Duchess Kate and their children Charlotte and George arrive in Canada aboard a RCAF_ARC which they thanked for flying them safety to Victoria. Photo: Kensington Palace.
The fashionable statement making Kate arrived in Canada on Saturday, September 24, 2016 wearing a royal blue Jenny Packham suit with a matching hat and Queen Elizabeth II's diamond maple leaf brooch. She carried daughter Princess Charlotte who wore a light blue dress with a matching bow in her hair. William and Kate both held Prince George's hands as they deplaned. The cute little boy wore a blue sweater and shorts with knee socks.
The Canadian visit will encompass over 30 engagements including an important visit to Canada's First Nations communities where the British royals will celebrate First Nations' arts and culture.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his wife, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, and their three children, Xavier (8), Ellan Grace (7) and Hadrien (2) will join the Cambridge family for several events.
The Trudeaus also have reportedly arranged that 3-year-old Prince George will have his favorite food - spaghetti Bolognese.
officially re-opens their Southam Hall on Sunday, October 2.
"The beautifully updated space, includes the addition of aisles on the orchestra level for greater accessibility, hardwood floors that are both visually appealing and contribute to improved sound, and of course, brand new seats."
The Official Opening and Ribbon Cutting will be followed by an open house with light refreshments.
will host a special event to preview its groundbreaking 2016-17 season and celebrate the 20th anniversary of David SaintÆs tenure as artistic director on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. The evening will be highlighted by a performance from members of the cast of
Daddy Long Legs
and a meet-and-greet with cast members from the season-opening
MamaÆs Boy.
The free event is open to the public. The sneak preview will also feature behind-the-scenes discussions about the PlayhouseÆs upcoming shows, ticket giveaways and discount offers. Light refreshments will be provided.
in Pasadena, CA has announced that it will move the second production of its 2016-2017 Season to a later date in 2017 and will be cancelling
M. Butterfly,
which was scheduled to run October 25 ¢ November 20, 2016.
The decision was made after The Playhouse was unable to secure rights to present the play later in its season due to the Broadway revival in spring 2017. Due to several production elements and without the rights for a later date, The Playhouse cancelled
M. Butterfly
and has begun the planning to replace the production later in the 2016-2017 season.
has announced its Line Up of Directors for its 28th Annual Festival of New Musicals At New World Stages on October 27 - 28, 2016.
Those selected to helm the productions are: Jack Cummings III, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Christian Barillas, Michael Perlman, Griffin Matthews, Portia Krieger, Michael Berresse, and Kareem Fahmy.
is September 26.
new play
Meteor Shower,
which finished its highly acclaimed world premiere run last week, has broken multiple Old Globe in San Diego, CA box office records and has become one of the most successful shows in Globe history.
The adult comedy now ranks as the highest-grossing show in the theatreÆs in-the-round space (which includes both the original Cassius Carter Centre Stage and the current Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center). It took in $862,236.50 in ticket sales, besting the previous record holder, 2015Æs Ken LudwigÆs
Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery. Meteor Shower,
which extended before first preview not once but twice due to popular demand, also broke
record for ticket sales in the White Theatre, selling 12,889 tickets throughout its celebrated run.
Meteor Shower
now ranks second all-time in tickets sold for the in-the-round space, behind only a 1996 production of A.R. GurneyÆs
whose run included a considerably greater number of performances.
starring Bette Midler as matchmaker Dolly Levi and David Hyde Pierce as Horace Vandergelder set a new Broadway record for first day sales bringing in $9,082,497 at the box office. The revival will begin Broadway previews March 15, 2017, and open April 20 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
has announced nominations for the 17th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards in all 48 categories. Leading with four nominations each are Julio Reyes Copello, Djavan, Fonseca, Jesse & Joy, and Ricardo L¾pez Lalinde. Reflecting an international blend of talented music makers, this year's nominees were selected from more than 10,500 submissions that were registered during the eligibility period (July 1, 2015 ¢ June 30, 2016). The Latin Recording Academy is composed of 3,300 members in more than 34 countries.
The preeminent award for excellence in Latin music is the only peer-based music accolade, voted on by a membership body. The winners will be revealed November 17, 2016, live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, and broadcast on the Univision Network.
Two of the top awards are Album of the Year and Record of the Year. Nominated in those two categories are:
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- Pablo Alborßn
Cinema (Edici¾n En Espa±ol)
- Andrea Bocelli
Mil Ciudades
- Andrķs Cepeda
Vidas Pra Contar
- Djavan
- Fonseca
Los D·o 2
- Juan Gabriel
Un Besito Mßs
- Jesse & Joy
┐D¾nde Estßn?
- Josķ Lugo & Guasßbara Combo
Buena Vida
- Diego Torres
Algo Sucede
- Julieta Venegas
Cuesti¾n De Esperar
- Pepe Aguilar
Se Puede Amar
- Pablo Alborßn
Me Faltarßs
- Andrea Bocelli
'Si Volverķ
- Buika
Vidas Pra Contar
- Djavan
Duele El Coraz¾n
- Enrique Iglesias Featuring Wisin
Ecos De Amor
- Jesse & Joy.
Lado Derecho Del Coraz¾n
- Laura Pausini
- Diego Torres
La Bicicleta
- Carlos Vives & Shakira
Music and Lyrics byWilliam Finn. Book by William Finn and James Lapine.
Directed byJames Lapine.
Featuring (in alphabetical order): Stephanie J. Block, Christian Borle, Andrew Rannells, Anthony Rosenthal, Tracie Thoms, Brandon Uranowitz, and Betsy Wolfe.
The groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning musical revolves around the life of a charming, intelligent, neurotic gay man named Marvin, his wife, lover, about-to-be-Bar-Mitzvahed son, their psychiatrist, and the lesbians next door. ItÆs a hilarious and achingly poignant look at the infinite possibilities that make up a modern familyģ and a beautiful reminder that love can tell a million stories.
Previews begin September 29 at the Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City.
Mozart's creation in a new translation by Roddy Doyle, commissioned by Opera Theatre Company.
Directed by Pan PanÆs Gavin Quinn.
Featuring RT╔ Concert Orchestra, conducted by Fergus Shell.
Don Giovanni is a legendary nobleman and the greatest seducer of all time. He loves women. Not individual women, no, he loves all women regardless of their size, shape or marital status.
One of MozartÆs operatic masterpieces,
Don Giovanni
tells the tale of a æwomaniserÆ, his thirst for pleasure and his complete lack of regard for the human consequences. A huge hit with audiences in its day,
Don Giovanni
presents a thrilling story to audiences, weaving the enduring themes of guilt, regret, love and death.
Starring Welsh baritone David Kempster in the title role together with an outstanding cast of Irish and international opera stars, including mezzo soprano Tara Erraught as Donna Elvira, bass baritone John Molloy as Leporello and tenor Alexander Sprague as Don Ottavio.
Design by Bruno Schwengl and lighting design by Sinead McKenna, this brand new production of Don Giovanni marks Opera Theatre Company's first presentation at the Gaiety Theatre and is part of the companyÆs 30th anniversary program, celebrating 30 years of opera for everyone.
September 29, October 1 & 2, Gaiety Theatre as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival 2016 in Dublin, Ireland.
a selection of Samuel BeckettÆs
Texts For Nothing
Conceived and performed by Lisa Dwan.
Co-directed by Lisa Dwan and h The Old VicÆs Season 2 Baylis Director Joe Murphy.
æWhere would I go, if I could go, who would I be, if I could be, what would I say, if I had a voice, who says this, saying itÆs me?Æ
A lone figure. A voice searching in the dark for who it is and why it speaks. Lisa Dwan, considered the foremost interpreter of Samuel Beckett, offers a searing personal and political vision of his most original work:
Texts for Nothing.
A giant of the theatre and a leading member of the literary avant-garde, Samuel Beckett was an Irishman who lived most of his adult life in Paris. His many plays, including
Waiting for Godot, Happy Days
KrappÆs Last Tape,
changed the face of modern theatre.
NoÆs Knife
is a live show of BeckettÆs previously unperformed writings taken from his
Texts for Nothing,
a collection of short stories dealing with displacement and the unknown. Digging deep into the void,
NoÆs Knife
examines BeckettÆs thoughts on the resilience required to remain alive after oneÆs dreams and love for life fade.
"Filled with piercing insight, rage, wit and humor,
NoÆs Knife
is an extraordinary journey into the heart of Beckett, unlocking his contemporary relevance to gender, identity and the human condition. It is an invitation to look at ourselves, and to ask who, or whom, am I?"
Christopher Oram: Designer - Hugh Vanstone: Lighting - Mic Pool: Sound.
The Old Vic presents the world premiere of
NoÆs Knife
. September 29 through October 15, 2016.
London theatres have announced that "For your comfort and security, you may be subject to additional checks on your visit to London theatres ¢ we appreciate your patience and understanding while these are taking place."
Jai Rodriguez stars in
Buyer & Cellar
written by Jonathan Tolins.
Directed by Dimitri Toscas.
Starring Jai Rodriguez the "Culture Vulture" host of the Emmy Award winning
Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.
Inspired by Barbra StreisandÆs book
My Passion for Design,
this Off-Broadway hit comedy stars Rodriguez as Alex More, a struggling actor in LA, who takes a job working in Barbra StreisandÆs Malibu basement, as a solo shopkeeper of sorts for her mall-like collection of memorabilia. What is true? There is a galleria in the basement of StreisandÆs home. Tolins takes this truth and creates what has been called "a hilarious world where one man services the whole mall for a single customer, Babs herself."
October 5 - November 6 at the Falcon Theatre in Burbank, CA.
a musical memoir written and performed by award-winning songwriter Benjamin Scheuer.
Directed by Sean Daniels.
"Throughout the production Scheuer plays six different guitars, including a 1929 Martin, a Les Paul, and a Froggy Bottom H-12. Tracing his quest to better understand the emotional intricacies of his father, leading the audience on his heartfelt journey to manhood, sharing the ups and downs of his life through beautifully poignant melodies in an autobiographical 15-song cycle. Much like its hero,
The Lion
The creative team is comprised of Neil Patel (Scenic Design), Jennifer Caprio (Costume Consultant), Ben Stanton (Lighting Design), Leon Rothenberg (Sound Design), Dom Ruggiero (Production Supervisor), Mind the Gap Productions (Technical Supervisor).
The Lion
was originally produced in the United States by the Manhattan Theatre Club, Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director, Barry Grove, Executive Producer, on June 10, 2015. It was developed in part at a retreat at the Weston Playhouse Theatre Company; and at Goodspeed Musicals.
The Lion
will play September 29 ¢ October 30, 2016, in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. The Old Globe in San Diego, CA.
written by Simon Stephens.
Directed by Mark Brokaw.
Starring Denis Arndt and Tony and Emmy winner Mary-Louise Parker.
"Amidst the bustle of a crowded London train station, Georgie (Mary-Louise Parker) spots Alex (Denis Arndt), a much older man, and plants a kiss on his neck. This electric encounter thrusts these two strangers into a fascinating and life-changing game.
brings to blazing, theatrical life the uncertain and often comical sparring match that is human connection."
The creative team includes Mark Wendland (scenic design), Michael Krass (costume design), Austin R. Smith (lighting design), David Van Tieghem (sound design), Stephen Gabis (dialect consultant) and Sam Pinkleton (choreography).
Currently in previews,
opens Thursday, October 13 at MTCÆs Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, New York City.
by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins.
Directed by Nakkiah Lui.
"A provocatively hilarious interrogation of identity. ItÆs the story of historical Louisiana. Or historical Far North Queensland. Or itÆs the story of a black playwright. Or how race is portrayed on stage. Or, maybe ... itÆs about how theyÆre all the same story. Brash and provocative, the satirical comedy
An Octoroon
can trace its roots back to an 1856 novel, then a stage melodrama by crowd-pleasing Irish impresario Dion Boucicault. When the story of a man who scandalously falls for a slave on his Louisiana plantation premiered in New York in 1859, it helped fan the flame of the American Civil War.
"Today - with race still as incendiary a global issue as it was then - dazzling and radical African-American playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins has torn apart and rebuilt the original text as a towering, immersive and wildly funny theatrical experience like no other."
Billed as "a version subtly recontextualised to uncover and skewer AustraliaÆs shameful history of slavery."
Featuring Miranda Tapsell.
Co-produced with Brisbane Festival. On stage through October 8, 2016 at the Bille Brown Studio, Queensland Theatre, Queensland, Australia.
and his band returns to London, Ontario for a performance at Budweiser Gardens on September 29. The show will feature iconic hits and classic album tracks as well as selected tracks from his latest album.
in the spotlight September 27 to October 8, 2016 at Cafe Carlyle in New York City.
closes out a New York stand at Madison Square Garden on Monday, September 26. She opens a two night stand on Friday, September 30 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada.
opens a two nighter on Monday, September 26, at the Hartwell Arena in Helsinki, Finland. On Thursday he opens another two night stand at the Teke2 Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. Next Sunday, October 2, he performs at the Telia Parken in Copenhagen, Denmark.
performs Monday, September 26, at the Hart Theatre in Albany, NY. On Thursday he begins a two night gig at the Majestic Theatre in Madison, WI. Sautrday finds him at the First Avenue in Minneapolis, MN.
appears at the South Plains Fair in Lubbock, Texas on Tuesday, September 27. On Thursday's they're on stage at the Central National Bank Center in Enid, OK. Friday finds them at the Arena Theatre in Houston, TX. On Saturday their tour stops at the Choctaw Casino in Grant, OK.
an American actress and singer best known for her role as Liesl, the eldest Von Trapp daughter in the film version of
The Sound of Music
died Saturday, September 17, 2016 at a private care facility in Woodland Hills, Calif. from a rare form of dementia. She was 73.
In a Zanesville, Ohio
Times Reporter
article published November 9, 1964, Carr related the story behind the tryout as follows:
I was going to college and getting extra spending money by modeling in fashion shows in one of the stores. One of the girls who modeled with me knew that Robert Wise, producer-director of The Sound of Music had been conducting a four-month search for someone to play the part of 16-year-old Liesl. My friend, without my knowing it, sent in my picture and explained in a note that I sang and danced. I received a call from Mr. Wise to come for a tryout. It took me completely by surprise.
She won the role of Liesl over Geraldine Chaplin, Patty Duke, Mia Farrow, Lesley Ann Warren and Sharon Tate.
Carr appeared in
Evening Primrose,
a one-hour musical written by Stephen Sondheim, which aired on ABC
Stage 67
in 1966. Carr worked with Van Johnson on a pilot for a television program,
Take Her, She's Mine.
She owned and operated an interior design firm, Charmian Carr Designs, in Encino, California. Her clients included Ernest Lehman, screenwriter for
The Sound of Music;
Michael Jackson, who hired her because he was a fan of the film; and other cast members from the film. She also wrote two books. She reunited with many of her co-stars from
The Sound of Music
The Oprah Winfrey Show
in October 2010 to celebrate the film's 45th anniversary. In 2014, Carr recorded
with the great-grandchildren of the von Trapps on the album
Dream a Little Dream
by The von Trapps and Pink Martini.
Ted Chapin, president of the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization spoke for himself and "everyone at Rodgers & Hammerstein" when he issued the following statement:
"We mourn the passing of Charmian Carr. It's always sad when a member of the family passes away - and in the case of the 'family' of the movie
The Sound of Music,
it's especially sad when it is the first of the group to go. Charmian Carr was Liesl to the world, and she maintained her position as the oldest 'child' in real life - guiding, cheering, supporting and generally being there for the rest of her 'sisters' and 'brothers.' She was a great ambassador, and we had so many good times together celebrating the movie that meant so much to so many through the years. I will also remember arranging for her to be a special guest at New York's Symphony Space's
Wall to Wall Stephen Sondheim,
reminding that audience that Charmy did, in fact, star opposite Anthony Perkins in the 1967 Sondheim TV musical
Evening Primrose.
"All of us at Rodgers and Hammerstein will miss her. The world will have a little less sparkle without our friend Charmian."
Divorced, she is survived by two daughters Jennifer Svensson of Hermosa Beach, Calif., and Emily Watkins of San Diego; two sisters; a half-brother; a stepbrother; and four grandchildren.
One of the most productive Nashville songwriters in the 1960s, died from a heart attack on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at his home in Christiana, Tenn. He was 82.
His best-known songs include
Indian Reservation,
a 1971 #1 hit for Paul Revere & the Raiders;
Tobacco Road,
a 1964 top 20 hit for The Nashville Teens;
This Little Bird,
a UK #6 for Marianne Faithfull in 1965, and
Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye,
a top ten hit in 1967 for The Casinos and also a #1 country hit for Eddy Arnold the following year.
Neil Portnow President/CEO of The Recording Academy issued the following statement: "John D. Loudermilk had an uncanny ability to create songs that crossed genres and to draw fans in with captivating stories.
Tobacco Road,
one of his best-known tunes, has been covered nearly 200 times and remains a testament to JohnÆs ability to connect with audiences through authentic lyrics. John came from humble beginnings. The first instrument he learned to play was a ukulele made from a cigar box, but it proved to be the start of a career that included a Grammy win and many hits. He is a reminder that talent can come from anywhere and music must be nurtured. Our thoughts go out to his family, friends, and fans."
His first marriage ended in divorce. He is survived by three sons from his first marriage, Mike, Rick and John, and by his wife, the former Susan Chollette.
the accordionist and ambassador of zydeco music who performed under the stage name Buckwheat Zydeco, died Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette, Louisiana from lung cancer. He was 68.
Buckwheat Zydeco performed with a large number of famous musicians from Eric Clapton (with whom he also recorded) and U2 to the Boston Pops. The band performed at the closing ceremonies of the 1996 Summer Olympics to a worldwide audience of three billion people. Buckwheat performed for President Clinton twice, celebrating both of his inaugurations.
Neil Portnow President/CEO of The Recording Academy issed the following statement: "Buckwheat Zydeco embodied a genre and represented a community with his signature playing style that brought distinctly creole zydeco music to fans across the globe. Buckwheat played both for and with legends, performing at both Clinton inaugurations, touring with Eric Clapton, and collaborating with a seemingly endless list of artists over his 40-plus year career. He won an Emmy for his work in TV and a Grammy in the genre he helped define. The world lost a music heavyweight today. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends."
will take place Saturday, October 1, with reception to follow at the Tsai Performance Center in Boston, MA.
BU College of Fine Arts and the Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Cente celebrates the remarkable life and legacy of Dean Emerita Phyllis Curtin. Through music, words, and imagery, the event will reflect on the work, reach, and spirit of an exquisite artist, a gifted teacher, and a masterful leader. Open to all, this special evening will bring together members of the BU community including alumni, students, colleagues, friends, and family to honor Phyllis Curtin's legacy.
Curtin was an American classical soprano who had an active career in operas and concerts from the early 1950s through the 1980s. In 1953 Curtin joined the roster of principal sopranos at the New York City Opera at the invitation of Joseph Rosenstock. She remained committed to the NYCO through 1960. Among her numerous roles were two in operas by Carlisle Floyd with the NYCO that she had previously created in their world premieres: the title role in
(which she sang at Florida State University for its 1955 world premiere) and Catherine Earnshaw in
Wuthering Heights
(which she sang at the Santa Fe Opera for its 1958 premiere).
She sang Fiordiligi for the NBC Television Opera Theatre in 1960. She sang several roles at the Vienna State Opera from 1960¢61, including Cio-Cio-San in
Madama Butterfly,
Fiordiligi, Salome, and Violetta. In 1961 she made her debuts at the Oper Frankfurt, the Staatsoper Stuttgart, and the Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi. She made her first appearance at the Lyric Opera of Chicago in 1965 and her debut at the Seattle Opera in 1969. In the same year she sang Donna Anna in
Don Giovanni
at Glyndebourne.
Curtin made her Metropolitan Opera debut on November 4, 1961 and returned frequently as a guest artist. Her last Met appearance was on July 6, 1973 in the title role of Giacomo Puccini's
with Enrico Di Giuseppe as Cavaradossi and Ignace Strasfogel conducting. Curtin taught at Yale University and was Artistic Advisor at the Opera Institute at the Boston University College of Fine Arts School of Music, where she held a Deanship of the Schools for the Arts, as well as Artist-in-Residence at the Tanglewood Music Center. She was named Boston University's Dean Emerita, College of Fine Arts in 1991.
Phyllis Curtin died on June 5, 2016. She was 94 and had suffered from rheumatoid arthritis and circulatory ailments.
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