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(July 9, 2013) -- San Antonio is a city where cultures collide, combine and create something new. At the UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures, visiting scholar and UTSA Assistant Professor Marco Cervantes has viewed Texas' cultural history through the lens of music, finding a unique overlap between African-American and Mexican-American musical traditions. He will discuss his discoveries at an educational symposium July 23-25 as educators gather at the ITC for a continuing education opportunity. The "Sounds on the Margins" teachers' institute is about learning to feature music in classroom teaching, while satisfying Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills requirements.
The offering from the museum's Education and Interpretation department, with assistance from partners at Humanities Texas and Alamo Music, has 50 teachers from grades K-12 pre-registered and will award continuing education hours. During the three-day course, teachers will explore music-infused instruction through histories of African-American and Mexican-American musical intersections in Texas.
Cervantes has studied influencers and performers who have followed in the tradition, including some prominent and fondly remembered performers: Beto Villa, Lydia Mendoza, Sunny and the Sunliners, Little Joe, Bobby Butler, Mickey and the Soul Generation, Selena and Third Root.
"African-Americans and Mexican-Americans in Texas have been engaged in unique cultural fusions that indicate how both groups, while marginalized, maintained a sense of identity through transcultural music performance," said Cervantes. "For me, helping develop this workshop has opened up further possibilities of connecting cultural studies and education. I think presenting these cultural and historical fusions, beyond the university environment, can give teachers more tools to use in the classroom."
The three-day experience culminates in a concert, free and open to the public, 6-8 p.m., Thursday, July 25, at the museum. Cervantes, in the guise of "Mexican Stepgrandfather" will lead the concert, followed by DJ J.J. Lopez, noted for a "Chicano Soul" sound, then Bombasta, known for their hip-hop Cumbia sound.
"For educators, this workshop is an opportunity to explore collaboration, connections between subjects, critical thinking, different learning styles, and the possibilities of teaching through music," said Christian Clark, ITC senior program coordinator. "For the public attending this performance, it's an opportunity to experience something unique -- a rich history and tradition that melds the creative styles of two cultures into something new and different. We're looking forward to bringing some great performances to the community."
The Institute of Texan Cultures is on the UTSA HemisFair Park Campus, 801 E. César E. Chávez Blvd., a short distance from the Alamo and the River Walk. Regular hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $8 for adults (ages 12-64); $7 for seniors (ages 65+); $6 for children (ages 3-11); free with membership or UTSA or Alamo Colleges identification. For more information, call 210-458-2300 or visit TexanCultures.com.
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The UTSA College of Architecture, Construction and Planning, in partnership with AIA San Antonio's Latinos in Architecture, presents architect Andrés Jaque, founder of the Office for Political Innovation, an architectural practice dually based in New York and Madrid.
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What would Dr. John Bartkowski say if it were his last lecture? The UTSA professor of sociology will speak about "The Power of Listening" in this annual event sponsored by the UTSA chapter of Phi Kappa Phi. A reception will follow.
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The UTSA Music Department presents Emmy-award winning Composer Larry Groupe. Groupe has composed music for films such as "The Contender," "Straw Dogs" and "Miami Vice," and TV shows such as "Star Trek: The Next Generation," "Ren and Stimpy" and "American Gladiators." Lecture is free and open to the public.
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The Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series continues with Dr. Matthew Hughey, a scholar of race, racism and racial inequality.
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As touch screens and e-books demand more and more attention from both casual readers and scholars, many people say the handwriting is on the wall for the printed page.
At UTSA, the handwriting is on the wall for a library that doesn't have any printed books.
Since March 2010, the bookless library in the Applied Engineering and Technology Building has given UTSA students an innovative way to read, research and work with each other to solve problems.
With ultra-modern furniture and a décor featuring desktop computers, scanners and LCD screens, the AET Library is designed to engage students in an online format. But it also offers group study niches and study rooms with whiteboards and glass walls on which students can write. The space encourages teamwork, communications and problem solving for the next generation of scientists and professional engineers.
Did you know? The UTSA AET Library is the nation's first completely bookless library on a college or university campus. It served as a model for Bexar County's first-in-the-nation public bookless library system and one of its branches, the Dr. Ricardo Romo BiblioTech.
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The Northern Illinois Huskies' men's basketball team isn't very good. They are spectacularly bad, actually. On Saturday, Northern Illinois broke its own NCAA Division I record for least points in a first half in the shot clock era by scoring just four points before halftime in a 42-25 loss to Eastern Michigan.
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The NBA's New Orleans Hornets will officially change the name of their franchise to the New Orleans Pelicans at a news conference on Thursday, according to a Yahoo! Sports source. The team will also debut an entirely new color scheme of blue, gold and red. Several logos fitting that description have been leaked online, but none has yet been deemed official.
Chip Kelly, who went 46-7 in four years at the University of Oregon, is making the jump to the NFL as the new head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles...
The pressures of a half-court shot are immense enough with having to worry about sinking said shot, averting an air ball or even making sure the basketball succeeds in making the long flight to the hoop. But this guy, Kevin, appears to have encountered a whole different worry we never saw coming -- like when your ball gets stuck between the hoop and a backboard.
As you may have heard by now, Lance Armstrong sat down with Oprah Winfrey for a two-and-a-half-hour interview on Monday where he admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs during his seven-year run as champion of the Tour de France. The interview will air on Winfrey's OWN network on Thursday and Friday nights.
You just don't see magic like this in the NBA. Mostly because a professional athlete would probably never lob the ball backwards over his head.
The San Antonio Spurs held on at the end to pull out a win last night. The MLB Hall of Fame won't have any inductees this year. We've got the scores, highlights, and news on deck today.
The Houston Rockets used a strong 3rd quarter to breeze past the Lakers to claim their 5th straight victory and top ranked Duke Blue Devils had an easy win in NCAA basketball. We've got those scores and more for ya today.
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Fire occurrence rates in the Amazon have increased in 59% of areas with reduced deforestation and risks cancelling part of the carbon savings achieved by UN measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation and degradation.
New research led by the University of Exeter, published on Friday 4 June, in Science, analysed satellite deforestation and fire data from the Brazilian Amazon to understand the influence of United Nations REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation) policy on fire patterns in Amazonia. The NERC (National Environment Research Council) funded research shows that fire incidences may increase even with a decrease in deforestation rates.
Amazonian farmers are prone to keeping agricultural land free of new growth by slash and burn methods, usually on a three to five yearly cycle. The extra carbon emitted by the leakage of fires from farms into surrounding forests edges and forest fragments as well as deforestation of forest regrowth, which are not accounted by the Brazilians deforestation monitoring system may therefore be partially negating carbon savings achieved through the UN REDD programme.
The research suggests that if sustainable fire-free land-management of deforested areas is not adopted in the UN-REDD programme, any carbon savings achieved by avoiding deforestation would be partially offset by increased emissions from fires.
The UN-REDD programme is a multi donor trust fund which provides appropriate revenue streams to the right people, making it worth their while to change their forest resources behaviour. The efficiency of the UN-REDD programme as a climate change mitigation strategy depends upon the stabilisation of deforestation and degradation of the worlds largest rainforest, the Amazon.
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Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)
Critic Consensus: Provides lots of laughs with Myers at the healm; as funny or funnier than the original.
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Austin Powers -- fashion photographer, denizen of Swingin' London, international espionage agent, and bane of dental hygienists everywhere -- returns in his second screen adventure. Powers (once again played by Mike Myers), a 1960s superspy stranded in the 1990s, discovers that his nemesis, criminal genius Dr. Evil (also Mike Myers), has somehow stolen his "mojo" (the secret to his otherwise inexplicable sex appeal) and traveled back in time to the 1960s as part of his latest fiendish scheme. Powers must also travel back in time to retrieve it, but if Austin doesn't quite fit into 1998, he's been there just long enough not to fit in in 1968 anymore, either. Powers also discovers that Dr. Evil has new allies this time: Mini-Me (Verne Troyer), a clone of Dr. Evil one-eighth his size but just as nasty; Fat Bastard (Myers yet again), whose name describes him just fine; and vixenish assassin Robin Swallows (Gia Carides). Powers' lack of mojo also proves troublesome when he's paired with his new partner, saucy CIA operative Felicity Shagwell (Heather Graham). Other characters returning from the first film include Elizabeth Hurley as Vanessa Kensington, Robert Wagner as Number Two, Michael York as Basil Exposition, Seth Green as Scott Evil, and Mindy Sterling as Frau Farbissina. Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me also includes cameo appearances from Tim Robbins, Jerry Springer, Woody Harrelson, and Burt Bacharach with his current songwriting partner, Elvis Costello. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi … More
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What defeats Austin and Dr. Evil in the new movie is what brought them down the last time: Myers' inability to know what jokes need to be taken further, and what jokes should be cut short.
Absent are the freshness and spontaneity that characterized the original.
The picture strives for comic points mostly with that excruciatingly gross potty humor and with industrial-strength sexual innuendo.
...doesn't so much try to send up other spy films as it tries to one-up its own predecessor in this second go-round.
Audience Reviews for Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
Probably Myers greatest creation which managed to eclipse 'Wayne's World' in terms of money made and cultural influences, the first film did well but this second outing did even better.
So we know the score with Powers, we know what its all about and this film merely doubles on that and goes balls out for a greater Bond spoof than before. Everything in this is almost a cultural reference to something, there are many in-jokes and clever gags which some young viewers may not catch, despite the incredible amount of lunacy involved the film is actually very sharp and witty.
Personally I'm not really a fan of Myers so you may think its crazy to watch a film where he plays all the lead roles, well yes..your right, but I must admit to having a guilty pleasure in watching 'Dr Evil' crack the whip and spew some excellent verbal. For me its all about Dr Evil, without this one creation I wouldn't be interested and luckily you get plenty of him here. Myers limit is exposed in my opinion here as he literately shows us all he can do...childish spoofery (as we all know with 'Wayne's World') and a Scottish accent...and that's pretty much it. We know this because he uses his only other skill (Scottish accent) for 'Shrek'...which is also a spoof. I think if it isn't a spoof or doesn't involve his favourite accent he's pretty much screwed.
Also gotta be honest with the fact this second film isn't tooooo different from the first film, the first was fresh but this does seem a tad repetitive, probably why we got Mini Me so Dr Evil had more to go with. Its still darn funny in places and with continuity kept up with all major characters returning with original cast and everything looks as you would expect but is obviously boosted up thanks to the success from the original.
The whole film has that kind of trashy cheap B-movie look which also in-turn does have that kind of expensive trashy cheap B-movie look but it does work, kinda like 'The Naked Gun'. Overall its just more of the zany 'Bond' spoofery with a hint of added grown up humour which does make it more appealing over the first, less childish slapstick and more sniggering silliness for childish adults.
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The recurring "It looks like a huge -" joke is still comedy gold. Heather Graham is one saucy coquette, Rob Lowe's Robert Wagner impression is silly and enjoyable (by virtue of me loving him so much more now on "Parks & Recreation"), and cameos by Woody Harrelson, Elvis Costello, and Willie Nelson are delightful surprises.
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A much funnier and livelier sequel to a comedy with not a whole lot to offer. The Spy Who Shagged Me is a definite upgrade! I laughed quite hard even though half the jokes were recycled from the first. Jay Roach (Director) just seems to be able to bring more enjoyable style into this instalment. Mike Myers finally finds a woman (Heather Graham) who is worthy of writing chemistry for. This film still is not perfect, and the fact that the plot is a man running ramped over his lost MOJO, just seems a little too ridiculous, which is why I love this film so much. In the end, it's just another hilarious comedy, but not one that I would watch over and over again!
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|Oh nothing, 'Darth'
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|Nothing. (Mimics sneezing) RIP OFF!!
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|Get in my belly.
|Austin Powers:
|Please God, spectacles, testicles, wallet and watch.
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Our Opinion: Working sensibly for all Texans
Texas representatives James Frank of Wichita Falls and Drew Springer of Muenster have been quick studies in the State Legislature this session.
Between the two newcomers, they've authored or co-authored 58 house bills or resolutions during the 83rd Legislature in Austin. We're getting our tax money's worth, that's for sure.
And a glance at the list of topics addressed, we're not getting bogged down with more government.
In fact, Springer wanted to make sure his impact in Austin didn't bloat the process.
"When I think of bills, initially going in, I'm thinking always new regulations," Springer told the Times Record News. "Adding more things ... people — that sits on top of (people) that they have to abide by. I think a lot of mine really eliminated regulations or brought common sense back into government and protected freedoms."
Frank, whose list of bills totals 10, expressed similar sentiments.
"Those who are running government should look for ways to eliminate waste from the system, not add laws to the system," Frank said.
For the most part, their efforts reflect that direction.
"Most of mine aren't brain surgery," Frank told the Times Record News. "They're trying to help government operate the way government is supposed to."
Take Frank's House Bill 1332, which directs the Red River Authority to hold public meetings over the Internet, if deemed "necessary or convenient by the board president or any three board members." The bill addresses the changes in technology that would allow members to "dial in" to a public meeting while also providing citizens a chance to watch their legislators online. Why pay for everyone to be in one place, when they can meet up on "the cloud?"
Sen. Craig Estes of Wichita Falls filed a similar bill in the Senate.
Springer authored a bill, HB 2514, that gives school districts in rural areas the more flexibility with their school start date.
"Many schools in rural areas have struggled with the late school start date," Springer writes on his website, "because it significantly shortens the classroom time in the fall, a time very important to agriculture and the rural way of life."
Springer's bill that restricts a city's ability to limit the number of plastic bags distributed at the grocery store takes government out of the equation, but raised the ire of those mainly in coastal areas concerned about birds getting entrapped in discarded plastic.
Their colleague in the Senate, Estes, also filed 49 bills and resolutions, touching on issues such as concealed handgun and stray bison.
A complete list of our legislators' prolific attempts can be found at www.capitol.state.tx.us.
Our local representation in Austin has been busy.
Friday marked the last day a bill could be filed. Looks like they've made the best use of the biennial experience.
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By Lisa Zimmermann (G.11)
Towards A Green Globe!
By Sushilkumar Jadhav (G.11)
When was the last time you picked up a piece of trash and disposed it or even planted a tree in your backyard? Did you feel a sense of pride in these minor acts of gratitude? I say gratitude because acts like these, might not seem worthy at first, but they surely do come with a lot of deference for planet Earth.
Our Earth has been bombarded with a lot of abasement, as a result of all the blithe acts of us humans. Throwing trash in our surroundings which takes years to degrade, deforestation which consequently powers the greenhouse gas effect and even water and air pollution all blemishes the Earth. There was a 190% increase in Amazon deforestation as of 2014 (1) and 6,673 million metric tons of CO2 produced in the US as of 2013 (2). All this perpetuates into prolonged planet humiliation with long-lasting reverberating effects.
So what is Earth Day? Earth Day is a collective opportunity for all to take an initiative, a step towards reducing the carbon footprint and thus providing a better conditioned Earth for future generations. It is also a way in which to acknowledge founder Gaylord Nelson's ideas in the 1970's for a better Earth, after he witnessed the deleterious effects of the 1969 oil spill in Santa Barbara, California.
There are many ways to perform acts of gratitude. For example, trash collection, tree plantation, use of recyclable containers or even just limiting car or electricity usage for just that one day, can make a difference. Remember, unity is the verity to success. Speaking of large scale initiatives, Earth Day Network is an organization spanning 193 countries. Their Canopy Project, encompasses the pinnacle of tree plantation, with the goal of planting about 2 billion trees (3). Furthermore, numerous events are also taking place in other countries. Many states in the US, such as Washington have planned various activities such as exhibits at Union Station. China has planned a massive cleanup at the Great Wall and The Hague, at Netherlands has a plethora of sustainable information to surround your senses. As for the UAE's contribution, Abu Dhabi's Masdar City, a gigantic complex that runs on renewable energy and features some exciting projects like the Solar Impulse 2 and the Shams 1 solar project.
As for Raha, Student Council kept its steps in accordance through the diversity of fun and educational activities planned through April 19-23. Tuesday was reserved for an earthy, staff/student blue and green basketball game while Wednesday was a bake sale with Earth theme colored food, along with a BBC documentary, for further inspiration. According to Ms. Alex, the Student Council head and supervisor, her take home message would be for the "staff and students to take conscious choices to limit their carbon footprint whether it is through limiting energy or electronics use." The drama team also has geared voices, as expressed by Carlos Páez from Grade 11, that they have planned "songs to address the issue." Songs with the harmony to delight, but with a message of the Earth's plight. So, we all look forward to the 45th Earth Day, which we hope will surely bring expedient yet innovative changes. The world, the country and the commune participates. Will you participate?
International Day
By Ahmed Al Mansoori (G.12)
On the 28th of February 2015, the school community gathered to celebrate International Day, a long standing Raha tradition. From the front gates all the way to PYP Pitch, parents and students from all around the world gathered to showcase our community's unique cultural diversity.
Like past International Days, the event began with a school-wide assembly, where Principal Wayne McInnis addressed us, highlighting what it is to be a "true citizen of the 21st century." This was followed by speeches and musical performances by Raha's students.
At the end of the assembly, the greatly anticipated Global Village opened, where parents and students had set up stalls for their home countries showcasing traditional food, costumes, and even games!
Among the many goodies on offer, the food sold out the quickest.Where else would people be able to have a plate of 'koshari', eat some 'mansaf', and enjoy 'tacos' at the same time?
With approximately 82 different nationalities represented in our school, International Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate each other's cultures and Raha's diversity. It is days like these that remind us how culture enriches our daily experiences and enhances Raha's learning environment.
Photos By Sohail Bagheri (G.11) and Rohit Menon (G.11)
One Billion Rising - SUCCESS!
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Raha Rising for Revolution
by Athena Thomas (G. 11)
On the 12th of February, Raha will rise in support of the '1 Billion Rising' movement. An initiative born from the 2012 U.N. Women statistic that 1 in 3 women will be beaten or raped in her lifetime, it involves a collective protest to stop violence against women. Held every year on the 14th of February, the campaign has been hugely successful in over 200 countries and is now the biggest collective action to end violence against women in human history.
But 1 Billion Rising is more than just a protest. During their demonstrations, activists dance to the theme song of the movement: 'Break the Chain'. The song unites people with its unique choreography as they demand change and an end to violence through their strength of numbers. The dance symbolizes defiance in the face of this existing injustice, and teaches young girls respect and control of their bodies.
Raha's solidarity to the cause will be expressed in a flash mob on Thursday during morning break. This is Raha's third year participating in the event and according to Ms. Rhea Lynn, the organizer, there are currently around 50 students practicing the dance. She explains that "the only way to change anything is through peaceful protest, where we all want the same thing". Indeed, the movement has had repercussions around the world, causing new legislation to be passed countering violence against women. 1 Billion Rising has also, more importantly, provided a platform for survivors to come together, and regain control of their bodies and lives.
Apart from the flash mob at morning break, there will also be a special Theatrical Thursday at lunch, with performances revolving around the theme of female empowerment. Thursday will also be a dress down day, where students can donate 5 dirhams to this cause and wear red, white, black or pink clothes.
The mission of 1 Billion Rising is to change our world for the better. The Raha community aims toward this mission on a smaller scale, by raising as much energy and awareness as possible on the situation that many women and girls face around the world. In her interview, Ms. Rhea also emphasized the importance of boys joining this movement, "to grow into men who can hold each other accountable for these actions". There are thousands of men involved in 1 Billion Rising around the world, similarly demanding an end to the violence and that their female compatriots be relieved of this injustice. This is a world issue, not a women's one.
It is by informing one community at a time that change can begin to happen. This Thursday's events are just a tiny piece in the mosaic towards a world where girls and women can leave home without thinking twice about they're wearing, or worry about being harassed; but it is nonetheless an important step. We urge you to look beyond the free dress day, and see the issues surrounding us and what you can do about them.
Join in the flash mob and DANCE towards revolution!
Teacher's Appreciation Week
by Sushilkumar Jadhav (G.10)
June 1-5th was a pleasant and honored week. With Teacher Appreciation Week around, the Student Council members geared up to honor the teachers. Mrs. Sara, the Student Council head, already rendered enough
support, making day to day plans for what was to be delivered. The seniors, the grade 11's and 12's were the packagers and decorators while the grade 10's… Well we were the delivery personnel.
The delivery packages came with an assortment of treats. Candy with coke for one day and fruits with small and cute honor badges the final day. Doors were also taped with a small poster saying "Happy Teacher Appreciation Week Mr/ Mrs …" always reminding the teachers of their well-deserved respect, whenever they entered their respective classes. It was pleasant to be part of those lunch time meetings, when the seniors and us carefully scribbled on sheets of paper with colorful markers for the decorations or when the seniors sat in a group, tediously reading through all the messages sent by responsible students to make sure that Appreciation did not turn to "teacher value depreciation" through any inappropriate messages.
I delivered part of the goodies on the ground floor of the language block. The first delivery round did not come as surprising for the teachers since they were aware of the plans. They accepted the goodies with love and thanked Student Council through me. The second day when I delivered the goodies, the teachers still looked obliged and happy. They received with open hearts, with Mrs. Wafa saying "I'm on a diet," followed by a humorous smile.
The third day was the most surprising. The teachers seemed to feel more pleased than the previous two days as they felt the need to ask my name. I assumed this to be a token of compliment. In addition, praising comments were also showered when Mrs. Marian, the head of secondary school said, "It's wonderful to see the little posters on each door." This phrase gave me the sense that the teachers liked being valued. Mrs. Liana, the MYP IT teacher added "I think the work that Student Council is doing are really great." This itself reflected how honored everyone was of student council.
However, I was also given some amazement, when I found out that a Teacher Appreciation Week food ceremony was arranged. So after all, the goodies were just a starter and the main course was still to come. Although the food ceremony was not part of Student Council's to-do list, it was surely an icing on the cake. Happy belated but always strong living….Teacher Appreciation Week to all teachers!
A Showcase of Raha's Art
by Athena Thomas (G.10)
On the 22nd of May Raha International School's Grade 12 Visual Arts students presented their artworks at Yas Island's Rotana Hotel.
The evening opened with a speech by Ms. Daniela Parkinson, the grade 12 Diploma Programe, Visual Arts teacher. She commended the girls on their hard work throughout this course and praised their courage to create artworks "critical of our society". Ms. Marian Rossiter, the Head of Secondary School, also congratulated the artists on their achievements in a speech highlighting the importance of art in our lives.
The participating artists Daniela Mapeso, Amber Moore, Lisa Seo and Subul Wasi are graduating students from Raha this year and have created these artworks as part of the International Baccalaureate Visual Arts Course. The course entails a maximum of 12 (at Standard Level) or 18 artworks (at Higher Level), all of which concern a topic chosen by the artist prior to execution. The topics chosen by these artists seemed simple on the surface, but had deeper underlying meanings that were expressed through the freedom of their art.
Daniela Mapeso, a Higher Level student, focused on the Media & Film Industry – concentrating on society's veneration of it and the illusions it presents. Littered with references to popular culture, her works were accessible and easy to identify with. Through an assortment of mediums, Mapeso encouraged viewers to adopt a more critical view of the media industry and the control it has over us. Daniela has been accepted into the University of Northern Carolina to study Pre-communications film and media.
A more personal approach to the project was taken by Amber Moore, a Higher Level student, who chose to explore light and dark. Beginning with the physical aspects of light and dark, she went on to examine the figurative light and dark in human minds. This resulted in pieces targeting recent world events, like the Arab Spring. Moore provided a poignant view into the human psyche with the repeated juxtaposition of light against dark.
Lisa Seo's topic of 'Games' also tested viewers by investigating the psychological and physical effects of games. A Standard Level student, her artworks addressed different kinds of games, from the political to the cultural. Expressed through a selection of mediums, from silk painting to pencils, Seo's works encompassed with stunning simplicity some of the most complicated facets of our society.
Subul Wasi, also a Higher Level student, explored the textiles industry in Pakistan. Inspired by her Pakistani heritage, Wasi incorporated color, texture and pattern into her works by using a variety of different media. The usage of unfamiliar mediums, like recycled fabrics, to represent common scenes challenged the viewers' minds and presented them with new perspectives. Subul has been accepted into The University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada studying Global Business and digital Arts. Her folio also accessed her to the Carlton University, Canada, International Multimedia and Design.
Albeit their small number, the artists put on a diverse show with over 50 artworks in 17 different mediums. Ranging from the traditional, like batik, to the modern, like digital prints, the students have shown their versatility by manipulating a wide range of mediums including metal pieces and clay.
Visitors to the art show were impressed with the quality of art, especially with the concepts these pieces were able to convey. Ms. Julie Brunelle, a teacher who has helped these students with their artworks along the way, is "really proud of the students and the time and effort they've put into completing their works".
Ms Daniela would like to thank the generous sponsorship provided by the staff at the Yas Island Rotana Hotel and GAC transportation. Their support was such an integral part to the success of this exhibition.
Raha's fourth Grade 12 Visual Arts Exhibition has been a success, with gallery standard artworks that are not afraid to question the society we live in.
EAT - Play Review
by Ahmed Al Mansoori (G.11)
For hundreds of thousands of years, art has been a major form of expression in many societies. As art has evolved over the course of time, it began to evoke certain reactions out of its spectators.
Among the phenomenal turning points of the theatrical arts was when Russian dramatist Constantin Stanislavski founded the Moscow Art Theatre, initiating the revolutionary movement now called realism.
Inspired by the insightful teachings of Stanislavski and his movement, the Drama Department of Raha International School worked effortlessly for many months to stage the play Eat: It's Not About The Food.
Directed by Ms. Rhea Lynn, the play effectively demonstrated the main concepts of realism by addressing a serious social issue.
Touching upon the ethical and moral implications of pop culture, the play presented a haunting insight into the personal lives of teens with eating disorders (in particular Amy, played by Tala Barham, and Joey, played by Chris Hage), as it explores the psychological inner conflict they face in their daily lives.
The play began with a short introduction by Tala Barham and Shaikha Al Salman, as Amy's mom, describing the reality of eating disorders in modern pop culture. Not only was the introduction informative, but also it was filled with articulation and emotion as seen through the actresses' tone, thus causing the audience to realize the seriousness of the issue in hand.
A very enjoyable aspect of the play was the Generic TV Actress's monologues, performed by Maxine de la Rey, that helped lift up the somber atmosphere, as her performances could have been seen as a commentary on the media's influence on our perception of beauty.
The scenes taking place in the asylum especially stood out throughout the duration of the play, as the casts' realistic acting skills helped the audience visualize the setting in their minds, and sympathize with their feelings of anger and frustration.
Among the most emotional scenes of the play was the death of Lisa, with whom Amy shared an intimate moment with at the asylum. That intimate scene made effective use of props, such as the blanket, that helped convey the closeness between the 2 characters while they discussed their future plans.
However, the play could have been made even better by the consistent use of technology in order to deliver the main message. Although the background music played in the beginning was very nice, carrying out more sound effects in the rest of the scenes would've had a much more dramatic effect in the audience.
Nevertheless, the play was a fantastic work by the Drama Department at raising awareness of eating disorders, as it displayed the harm it causes to individuals and the people around them. And so, great job to all of those who participated in the play! We'll be looking forward to more performances by these talented individuals in the near future.
International Day - Editorial
By Ahmed Al Mansoori (G11)
Last Saturday, the school held a major event that we were all looking forward to: International Day. This is the time in which the entire school community comes together not only to celebrate our cultural diversity, but also to take pride in being global citizens of the world.
Having been an international student in Raha International School for many years, I always enjoyed the learning experience this event had to offer, as it exposed me to the wide array of nationalities within our community - most of which I don't normally notice! When I look back at my first year at Raha, I was both excited and daunted by this new environment that I had difficulty adapting to. However, daily interactions with other international students have helped me open my mind to the wondrous world we live in.
One of my favorite things about International Day is how it stimulates many conversations about our origins, and different lifestyles. In one way or another, the observation of this event has helped us develop an appreciation for other cultures, as well as how to embrace each other's traditional values.
What makes this year's International Day even more significant is the increasing number of nationalities within our school. The active engagement of parents and staff in the Global Village was of great educational value, as we were able to explore the food, clothing, languages, and even the social values of each country.
Above all, regardless of our cultural differences, this event has managed to gather people from all round the globe for one purpose: to celebrate being part of a diverse, multicultural community.
By Cassandra Kisoro (G12)
On the 8th of February 2014, the students, teachers and parents of the Raha International School community found themselves immersed in a very traditional, yet culturally eventful environment. Raha's long anticipated International Day had finally arrived. This long-standing tradition at RIS allows individuals from over 70 different nationalities to express and share their cultural diversity through their vibrant national dress, dances, cuisine and décor.
As soon as you walked onto the football pitch, you could immediately feel the excitement and pride of the kids and parents who were representing their respective countries. You could tell how proud the students were to be wearing their colorful national dress, especially the little kids who were showing off certain details of their outfits to one another and even just the big smiles on the faces of parents who had their cameras ready to snap pictures of the event and their children. Before the activities, we were entertained with several dances, songs and speeches given to us by members of our diverse community. Before we knew it, there was a very flamboyant parade of nations, where children walked around the pitch representing their countries with a banner of their country's name and flag portrayed, as we were conveniently given a few educational facts regarding each particular nation.
Finally as we walked off the pitch, the most promising and anticipated hour of International Day had appeared before our eyes and noses. The exploration of the various stalls and the delicious food tasting had commenced. Personally, I am a huge food lover! I highly enjoyed the atmosphere the Global Village offered, and I tried the various dishes from every country. My personal favourites included the Italian bruschetta, the Korean barbecue beef and the South African hot dogs. In fact, this was my first year attending Raha's International Day and I thoroughly appreciated the exuberance of the event, and I will greatly miss it as I leave Raha next year.


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After a week or so of dormitories, I was looking forwarding to a bit of peace and quiet; being able to shower and use the bathroom when I want and generally not have to worry about leaving my bags in the middle of the room. Such are the luxuries of backpacking!
I then hit the streets in the early afternoon ...
Big trip to Merida
... a bus to Merida. This was a beautiful bus with cushioned seats that reclined, air conditioning and very comfy. That bus took us to a mall with Sears, Sally Beauty and the rest of the stores we didn't recognize. Not happy with the shopping there so after 2 hours walked to what was supposed to be an upscale Walmart. I don't think so!!! Picked up a few things in the grocery department and caught a local bus ...
Mexico City & Merida
17th - 19th October: Mexico City
19th - 21st October: Merida
Long day travelling Philly to Mexico City as we had a stop over in Miami but all went smoothly so can't complain!!
Mexico City was manic!!! It was a Saturday our first day and it seemed like pop up markets and food vendors covered the city streets, it was awesome!! The people were all lovely and food & drink was so cheap (�1.20 coronas & 50p street tacos)!
Merida, edging closer to Playa...
... and then Ernesto gave us a city tour of Merida. By far my least favourite city of Mexico. We walked through the plaza, another church and the palacio del Gobierno to see beautiful paintings and murals. We then went to the local market (like Port Louis market, hot and crazy!!!) and Ernesto showed us the habaneros chillies and weird looking fruits. We also stopped at a hammock shop (apparently Merida ...
Return Of The Saggy Blue Trunks Man
... food, but none of us except Marcel had any money and were generally really tired so wanted to get back to the hostel. The German guy was getting equally as frustrated as me about being dragged round more shops when just wanting to go to sleep, but at the same time felt it polite to stick around and say thanks to the Mexican girl that had taken us out for the day. Unfortunately Marcel had lost a bit of his novelty after 10 hours and no blue trunks!
So, I was planning ...
Other places to stay in Merida
Hyatt Regency MeridaAvenue Colon, Esq. Calle 60, Merida | 4 star hotelfrom $87
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- Good hotel with nice pool
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Fiesta Americana MeridaPaseo de Montejo 451, Merida | 4 star hotelfrom $94
Holiday Inn MeridaAvenida Colon 498 Entre Paseo Montejo Y Calle 60, Merida | 3 star hotelfrom $89
El CastellanoCalle 57, 513, Merida | 3 star hotelfrom $56
Los AluxesCalle 60 No. 444 x 49 y 51, Merida | 2 star hotelfrom $59
Mision MeridaCalle 59 No. 455, Merida | 2 star hotelfrom $54
Hotel El ConquistadorPaseo de Montejo Ave #458 X 35, Merida | 5 star hotelfrom $66
Hotel Maria del CarmenCalle 63 No. 550, Merida | 3 star hotelfrom $40
Merida Mision Park PlazaCalle 60 No. 491, Esquina con 57, Merida | 3 star hotelfrom $54
Montejo PalacePaseo de Montejo 483-C, Merida | 3 star hotelfrom $129
Gran Real YucatanCalle 56 No 474 Por 55 Centro, Merida | 3 star hotelfrom $61
Hacienda MisneCalle 19 No 172 X 6B, Merida | 4 star hotelfrom $152
Hotel Colonial476 Calle 62, Merida | 3 star hotelfrom $42
Hotel ResidencialCalle 59 No. 589 x 76 Centro, Merida | 3 star hotelfrom $45
BEST WESTERN Maya YucatanCalle 58 #483-55 y 57, Merida | Hotelfrom $40
Del GobernadorCalle 59 No. 535 x 66, Merida | 3 star hotelfrom $45
Caribe Hotel59 St and 60 St No. 500, Corner Inside Hidalgo Park, Downtown, Merida | 1 star hotelfrom $46
Intercontinental Presidente MeridaAvda Colon 500 Centro, Merida | 4 star hotelfrom $94
Casa del Balam HotelCalle 60 # 488 x 57, Merida | 3 star hotelfrom $77
- Affordable Luxury-A Fine Hotel
- Casa del Balam - what a treat!
- Perfect weekend place
Hotel Ibis MeridaCalle 58-A 495 Colonia Centro, Merida | 3 star hotelfrom $43
Hotel Ambassador MeridaCalle 59 No 546 x 68, Merida | 2 star hotelfrom $41
Hotel Plaza Mirador70 Numero 541A X 67 Centro, Merida | 2 star hotelfrom $37
Hotel ColonCalle 62 No. 483 entre 57 y 59, Merida | 1 star hotelfrom $37
Hotel el EspanolCalle 69 Num 543c por 70 , Merida | Hotelfrom $47
Hotel Maison del EmbajadorCalle 60 -- 472, Merida | 4 star hotelfrom $58


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A Farmington Hills woman has had multiple surgeries after contracting flesh-eating bacteria, according to a relative.
Crystal Spencer, 33, was hospitalized June 30, said her maternal aunt Leanna Hornak. The latest surgery, on Thursday at Detroit Receiving Hospital, was to have a tracheostomy to help her breath. She had a mass removed from her stomach, Hornak said, and skin grafts to repair areas destroyed by the bacteria.
The family believes Spencer contracted the illness when she visited a hospital to have a boil lanced. She appears to be getting better, Hornak said.
According to the National Library of Medicine, flesh-eating bacteria cause an illness called necrotizing fasciitis, named for the tissue damage caused by the microbes. Many bacterial species can cause the disease, including members of the streptococcus family. Treatment involves large amounts of antibiotics and removal of dead tissue.
Hornak said Spencer's mother and husband are by her side, and that her main concern is that her niece might lose a leg. Spencer has Type II diabetes. As for her long-term prognosis, Hornak said, "It all varies. We've been told two to three months, and I've also heard until Christmas."
Teachers contract keeps cuts in place
The contract imposed on Detroit Public Schools teachers continues a 10% wage cut, reduces a guaranteed one-year unpaid maternity leave to the federally required 12-week leave, eliminates assault pay and eliminates the payout of sick leave upon retirement. The district posted the contract on its website Friday.
The district's emergency manager, Roy Roberts, issued an order to impose the contract Sunday, a day after the previous contract expired. He said this week that the contract "produces the savings necessary for the district to ultimately return to financial solvency and remove the debt that erodes financial resources reaching the classroom."
Keith Johnson, president of the Detroit Federation of Teachers, said the union would not honor the contract and called it a "tyrannical edict," language he has used all week to describe the imposition. "We don't have a contract, as far as we're concerned," he said.
Acid spill closes busy interchange
The interchange of southbound U.S.-23 and westbound M-14 was closed Friday after a flatbed truck hauling benzene dicarboxylic acid rolled over about 7:25 a.m. and dumped its load.
Michigan State Police said sand was poured on the road to contain the acid. Westbound M-14 remained closed late Friday as the cleanup continued, the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office said.


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Awesome Italian beef
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Great deal on breakfast, $1 bacon egg cheese biscuits.
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Always, always a long line and just 1 cashier....no matter the day or time
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Davenports Farm Shop is a multi award winning shop: CAMRA North West Bottled Beer Retailer of the Year 2011; Northwest Regional Finalist Best Food Category Countryside Alliance 2008; Vale Royal Family Business of the Year 2008, to name but a few. Visiting the farm shop has often been likened to visiting an Ironbridge period shop as it has been sympathetically fitted out using antique and old furniture, some of which has been in the family for years.
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Davenports Farm Shop has over 50 genuinely locally made food and drink suppliers, making it one of the best places to shop for local food in Cheshire. They also offer an extensive range of speciality loose leaf teas and artisan coffees, including a selection of The East India Tea Company teas, only available from themselves, Harrods, Fortnum and Masons and now Davenports.
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Behind the Label: Beauregard Vineyards, Bonny Doon
The roots run deep for Beauregard Vineyards, a father-son winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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The Internet sales tax issue just won't end. Rather than decide the future of taxes on the Internet, Congress and President Bush have delayed making a decision for two years.
The Internet sales tax issue just won't end. Rather than decide the future of taxes on the 'Net, Congress and President Bush have delayed making a decision for two years. As 2001 wound down, Bush signed into law a bill that put a 2-year moratorium on Internet access and other discriminatory taxes. That means that instead of deciding on the issue of whether retailers must collect sales tax from online purchases, Congress has put it off for two more years, leaving players on both sides continuing the fight. Although the legislation does not directly address the sales tax issue, many interpret the moratorium as applying to sales tax. The primary goal of the moratorium is to prevent states and localities from levying Internet-specific taxes.
On one side is the National Retail Federation, whose big retail constituents are required to collect sales tax due to their offline presence in various states. "We continue to believe that the sales tax policy should be channel-neutral," says Sarah Whitaker, senior director of government relations at the NRF. The NRF says, however, it's better to have the two years to sort out the tax issue among states than to have Congress pass a permanent moratorium.
State governments also want to influence the legislation to ensure they can collect the billions they claim to be losing by not collecting Internet sales taxes. Their efforts entail simplifying the thousands of tax jurisdictions as part of the Streamlined Sales Tax Project. Roughly 16 states have adopted some model of simplified taxation, although opponents claim the effort is still chaotic because states have not made progress in adopting a single model.
On the other side is the Direct Marketing Association, whose smaller, direct-to-consumer merchants oppose collecting sales taxes. "The Internet is still a burgeoning industry," says Lou Mastria, director of public and international affairs at the DMA. "We're happy they extended the moratorium though we would have liked to have seen it for four or five years if not permanent."
Mastria points out that the issue is similar to the one cataloguers have fought with states for years: State governments have been trying to overturn the Supreme Court ruling in a 1992 case that prevented states from collecting sales tax from out-of-state cataloguers. "From a historical perspective, states have tried to get their hands on cataloguers' money since the 60's," he says. "We need to keep on top of this unholy marriage between Internet access tax and Internet sales tax. Congress has agreed with not taxing Internet sales and the big retailers are trying to make it a divisive issue by linking the two. They are not the same issue."
Although both trade groups say their goal is to level the playing field, it remains to be seen on which field they are actually playing. The rival organizations now are waiting for Congress to give them a chance to step up to bat.
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Review: Martin's banjo melds well with Brickell
Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, "Love Has Come For You" (Rounder Records)
It's clear from the opening line on the first song "When You Get To Asheville" that "Love Has Come For You" isn't your grandfather's banjo record.
"When you get to Asheville," singer Edie Brickell intones after a beguiling banjo introduction by Steve Martin, "please send me an email."
Mixing the traditional with the modern, Brickell and Martin find a comfortable groove on what may seem like an unlikely collaboration but that turns out to be a perfect fit. Brickell's ability to create vivid characters and spin a tale in the confines of a 3-minute song melds well with Martin's five-string banjo stylings.
Brickell lets her native Texas twang come out on songs like "Sarah Jane and the Iron Mountain Baby," while Martin, following up his 2009 Grammy-winning debut bluegrass album, finds melodies and tunes that hearken to an earlier time but still sound contemporary.
The title track has a particularly haunting feel that grabs a hold after multiple listenings, proving once again that Martin is more than just a comedic actor and Brickell is an underrated singer-songwriter.
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Cannon Films: A 10-Part Appreciation of the Studio That Revolutionized 'So Bad, It's Good' Movies
What other studio was crazy enough to deem Chuck Norris its leading man, and bet big on a Stallone arm-wrestling flick?By Simon Abrams
What other studio was crazy enough to deem Chuck Norris its leading man, and bet big on a Stallone arm-wrestling flick?By Simon Abrams
This movie just got ten times more depressing.By Sean Fitz-Gerald
Apollo gave birth to something fierce, and Rocky's on it.By Sean Fitz-Gerald
This is more dramatic than Rocky V.
"I'm going to be appropriately vicious and all that stuff, but intellectual."By Trupti Rami
Directed by John Herzfeld.By Anna Silman
Expendables: Now with more Harrison Ford, Wesley Snipes, Antonio Banderas, and Kelsey Grammer.By Jesse David Fox
Stallone is more willing to send up Rocky than De Niro is Raging Bull.By Bilge Ebiri
Also starring James Franco and Winona Ryder as Louisiana meth dealers.By Bilge Ebiri
Brad Pitt in Legends of the Fall? The gold standard. But what of Tom Cruise in Legend, Matt Dillon in Singles ,and more?By The Fug Girls
Soccer, tunnels, and cops.By Matt Patches
In honor of their first co-starring mission in Escape Plan.By Adam K. Raymond
They're going to be shirtless and boxing.By Zach Dionne
And Sylvester Stallone wrote it, which only makes it weirder.By Jesse David Fox
Stallone offered him $3 million for four days, but Willis demanded $4 million.By Jesse David Fox
It sounds like Stallone called Bruce Willis "greedy and lazy," too.By Zach Dionne
This weekend's Red 2 is just the latest example of Hollywood's new niche for actors entering their golden years.By Matt Patches
Stallone and Schwarzenegger escape from jail together, finally.By Jesse David Fox
Meanwhile, Sylvester Stalone's new thriller opens weak.By Andre Tartar
On its own degenerate terms, this movie, directed by auteur action darling Walter Hill, works.By David Edelstein


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This past Friday night, a custom-made, $10,000 Pelham Blue Bullseye Gibson Les Paul Custom was stolen from Zakk Wylde's tour bus outside the Chicago Theatre. Wylde, the Black Label Society frontman, was in town as part of the Experience Hendrix Tour, which also features Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang and more.
Twenty-five years on, Ozzy Osbourne and Zakk Wylde recall the audition, rehearsals and recording sessions that resulted in their auspicious debut outing, 1988's No Rest for the Wicked..
Black Label Society are streaming a track from their upcoming album, Catacombs of the Black Vatican. Check out "My Dying Time" below and tell us what you think!
The guys at Metal Injection have posted a fun new video that could be called "How to Shop for Guitars." It features none other than Black Label Society guitarist Zakk Wylde.
Zakk Wylde has announced the next chapter in the Black Label Society story, Catacombs of the Black Vatican. The album, the first disc of all new material from the band since 2010's Order of the Black, will be released April 8.
As we have reported, Black Label Society are gearing up to release a new album in the spring. Today, however, the band announced the official release date. Catacombs of the Black Vatican, their ninth album, will be out April 8.
Check out this video, which was posted to YouTube a few years ago, of Zakk Wylde and Slash performing "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)," a Jimi Hendrix song that was covered by Stevie Ray Vaughan in 1984.
Check out this just-posted (November 27) video of Zakk Wylde in acoustic-shred mode, courtesy of EMG Pickups' YouTube channel.
Originally intended to mimic the sound of a muted trumpet, it didn't take long for guitarists like Jimi Hendrix and Frank Zappa to make that sweet, sweeping "wah-wah" sound an integral part of the rock and roll lexicon.
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Eight teams from Sutherland, Hershey and Paxton competed in a recent quiz bowl at the Sutherland United Methodist Church.
This was an inaugural event and the competition was fast paced and exciting, said Barb Baldridge of Hershey.
Baldridge said Ja Welsh did a fabulous job as moderator to keep the crowd engaged, entertained, and the teams on task.
The organizers gave special thanks to the Sutherland Chamber and the Wal-Mart Distribution Center for sponsoring this event. The quiz bowl was held in mid-March.
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