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Valencia, You Are One Quirky City!
Hello, and welcome to another installment of quirky and wonderful things about Valencia, Spain.
Let's begin with the wonderful! Remember the Fallas festival that I talked about in my last post? Well, they came, partied for five days, and then left. I never thought I'd be one to get tired of firecrackers and fireworks, but by March 17th I had just about had it (not really). The firecrackers in Valencia during Fallas are intense. I kept seeing little children walking around with wooden boxes tied with a red string around their neck. I'm telling you— every other kid had a wooden box around their necks, or their parents had their kid's wooden box hanging around their neck. "What is in those wooden boxes?" I kept asking myself.
Well, one day I figured it out…these kids, some as young as four years old, were carrying fireworks and firecrackers around their necks. Kids + fire, in Spain? = NBD (No big deal). That would never fly in America. Can you imagine? The best/worst part about the whole thing wasn't even the consistent noise. It's when the kids would throw one of the fireworks right in front of your feet as you were walking past. Or when they threw it down the quiet alleyway you were walking on. After a few times I became paranoid about what was going on around me when I was walking on the streets. If I saw a group of people off in the distance huddled together looking in my general direction— yeah, some little punk is waiting for his firework to go off.
Don't get me wrong. I joined in on the fun, bought one of those wooden boxes, and ran around Valencia throwing my own firecrackers at the little kids. When in Spain, right?
My next Fallas mission was seeing a few mascletas. "What is a mascaleta?" You're probably asking yourself right now. Well, a mascleta is a pyrotechnic display unlike anything you could have ever possibly imagined. Every single day in March at 2 p.m. there is a massive pyrotechnic display in the town hall square. It's mostly a lot of loud noise and intense levels of smoke. Let me tell you something— I have no idea how parents think it is okay to bring their kids to this thing. First of all, it is so loud, that I am 100% positive I lost several decibels of hearing. I guarantee I have never heard a noise louder than I did when I went to go see the mascletas . Why would you want to damage your kids hearing at such an early age?! Also how are they not scared by this noise/insanity?!
Second of all, look at the amount of people!
A better way to partake in the mascleta insanity is by seeing it from a balcony. I saw people in balconies when I went to my first mascleta on the ground and I wondered how they got up there. Well, one day I figured that out, too! A friend from work sent me an email with four different names on it and an address. She told me to go to that address and say I was with one of those four people. (I had never met any of these people, and none of them were actually going to the event.) But what was the worst that could happen? So, I walked up to the lady manning the entrance to this very fancy building and I said "Hi! I'm here to see the mascleta from the balcony!" Or something of the sort. She asked me who I was with and I told her the first name on my mysterious list. She stared back blankly at me. "Nope." She said. I told her the next name on my list. "Nope, keep going." The third name on my list. "Okay. Stand in this line, sixth floor, first door."
I stood in the line, I went to the sixth floor, first door, and was greeted by free food and drinks at some upscale apartment with the best view of the town hall square below. Just another day in Valencia…
At some point during the event and drinking champagne I met the owner of the apartment. Somehow, he misunderstood and thought I worked at one of the companies that was sponsoring the event. "Oh! You surely must work with Maria, and Ramon?" I was in too deep to back out now…and what was I supposed to say? That I got in through some mysterious list which had the names of four people I don't even know on it?! I had to pretend that I absolutely worked with Maria, and Ramon at the sponsoring company. "And what office do you work in?" He asked. "Hum…the one (*drinks champagne*) you know, the one over here in uh….Valencia." He looked confused—for sure. Next thing I knew he was introducing me to everyone as Alexia, the girl that worked for the sponsoring company and works with Maria, and Ramon! I just kept hoping Maria and Ramon weren't actually at this event…Oh well.
A few more quirks about Valencia, listed out, because they are all quite random and have no logical sense:
- Young people drinking Gin Tonics. I always used to associate Gin Tonics with older retired business men drinking at the country club with a cigar hanging out of their mouth— but no, in Valencia, Gin Tonics are in with the young crowd. They also love homemade Vermouth. Something I also only used to associate with the older folk. Something else I used to only associate with older folks? Swing music. This is also very in with the young crowd right now. From lessons to "jam session"—where they dance in the streets to music from the 30's and 40's, Lindy Hop is all over Valencia.
- Speaking of drinks. Ordering a "double espresso" in this country sometimes feels like the same feat as documenting microchips. Why is this such a difficult concept for a barista in Spain to understand? Single espresso shots are very common here, what's so difficult about just doing that twice?! I've gone as far as saying "give me two single espresso shots in one cup" and they still look back at me as though I am asking for the most bizarre, complicated order in the world. Good luck ordering a double espresso in Spain, let alone anything more complicated.
- Spanish siesta. Yes, it's real. The actual siesta (nap) part is optional, but regardless of whether they are napping or not, everything shuts down from 2-4 (and sometimes 2-5). Good luck trying to get anything during this time of the day. You will not be able to. There is one grocery store that doesn't shut down during this time and you better believe they advertise it! But, they are also closed on Sundays. Just like everything else. You know how in the USA we tend to run our errands on Sunday? Not in Spain! Everything is closed. That leaves you, and the rest of Spain, to run all of their errands on Saturday (but not between 2-4, obviously). I'm just thankful there are no Costcos here. Can you imagine all the people that go on Sundays combined with the ones already there on Saturdays?! The madness!
- The other day at work my coworker walked up to me with a very serious look on her face. She stood next to me like she was holding some big government secret and whispered, "Hey so….a few of us are going in on 5 liter jars of olive oil. You in?" Spain and it's abundance of olives, ladies and gentlemen! I also love how this is not a weird thing to randomly walk up to a coworker and ask. When was the last time you heard that question going around your cubicles?
- Actually being able to get something out of your coins. The most prized coin in America is the quarter. Sometimes, SOMETIMES, we manage to scrape together four quarters and manage to get something (at a gas station—I mean really, what can you get for a dollar nowadays?). In Spain, you can actually purchase things of quality with…coins. You can definitely run out during your errands and pick something up for 1 or 2 euros. It's fantastic! I love actually getting something out of my coins, rather than nothing but a heavier purse. That being said, coin purses are a thing here and yes, men, that means you carry one around, too.
- Last but not least, here's a shocker for my California friends. The unavailability of black and pinto beans. Forget the fact I haven't had any Mexican food in four months, nor have I had anything remotely spicy since moving to Spain—I couldn't even make myself Mexican food at home if I wanted to! They do not sell black beans at your standard grocery stores and I have yet to see a can of pintos anywhere. I finally found a can of black beans at a specialty shop and it cost 4 euros. Four euros for a can of black beans, people!


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- Chapter One.
- The "Mercury" appears.
- The "Mercury" appears.
- Chapter Two.
- The shadow of coming events.
- The shadow of coming events.
- Chapter Three.
- An unpleasant surprise.
- An unpleasant surprise.
- Chapter Four.
- Wilde explains.
- Wilde explains.
- Chapter Five.
- A conditional surrender.
- A conditional surrender.
- Chapter Six.
- The derelict Dutch barque.
- The derelict Dutch barque.
- Chapter Seven.
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- Embayed.
- Chapter Eight.
- The pirate junks.
- The pirate junks.
- Chapter Nine.
- We beat off the pirates.
- We beat off the pirates.
- Chapter Ten.
- We arrive at the island.
- We arrive at the island.
- Chapter Eleven.
- An end to my responsibilities.
- An end to my responsibilities.
- Chapter Twelve.
- A landing is effected.
- A landing is effected.
- Chapter Thirteen.
- An important talk with Gurney.
- An important talk with Gurney.
- Chapter Fourteen.
- The critical moment approaches.
- The critical moment approaches.
- Chapter Fifteen.
- The great adventure.
- The great adventure.
- Chapter Sixteen.
- The cataclysm.
- The cataclysm.
- Chapter Seventeen.
- The reef.
- The reef.
- Chapter Eighteen.
- The pearls.
- The pearls.
- Chapter Nineteen.
- Once more in open water.
- Once more in open water.
- Chapter Twenty.
- The end of the voyage.
- The end of the voyage.
- Chapter One.
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It's practically become a forbidden four-letter word in government, but many House lawmakers say they're serious about authorizing a BRAC-like commission to realign and close some outdated and vacant medical facilities at the Veterans Affairs Department.
While there's largely bipartisan consensus VA needs to do something to consolidate and shed hundreds of vacant, underused and crumbling buildings from its inventory, lawmakers, veterans service organizations and others disagree over the details.
The VA Asset and Infrastructure Act, which House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Phil Roe (R-Tenn.) formally introduced Thursday, would authorize the VA secretary to develop criteria for making recommendations to change VA facilities. The criteria would get a 30-day public comment period.
Next, a presidentially-appointed 11-member commission would use the secretary's criteria to develop its own recommendations for modernizing and realigning VA medical facilities, the legislation said. The commission must negotiate its recommendations with the VA secretary. The final report would go to the president for his approval and then to Congress.
Unless Congress disagrees and submits a formal, joint resolution expressing its disapproval, VA must begin implementing the commission's recommendations.
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"Most concerning to me, and I say this now, I would say it in four years and I would say it in eight years, is the power of the president at the end of the process," House VA Committee Ranking Member Tim Walz (D-Minn.) said during Thursday's hearing. "If he or she disapproves of the recommendations, the commission ends without further action."
The bill is still a draft, and Roe acknowledged the concerns that some committee members and veterans service organizations have with the makeup of the commission and the process for implementing its recommendations.
"I don't think we're there yet," Walz said. "As the legislation's written, it takes a picture snapshot of VA infrastructure and mak[ing] a decision on going forward on that is going to have decades-long impact. We need more than a snapshot. We need to develop a process that VA can use to continually make decisions on an annual basis to ensure access gaps are identified and filled early."
Veterans service organizations are largely concerned about the makeup of the presidentially-appointed commission and fear the legislative language sets up the potential for a "runaway committee" to implement decisions with little debate.
Veterans who currently use the VA health system should be a part of the commission, the VSOs said.
Timing is another issue. The House committee is about three weeks away from debating the next iteration of the Veterans Choice Program, which is expected to streamline VA's various community care programs and eliminate arbitrary administrative rules for veterans who want access to privates sector providers.
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"We could have a reasonable debate over whether we're putting the cart before the horse or not," Carl Blake, associate executive director of government relations for Paralyzed Veterans of Americans, said. "We take the position that we should know what the VA plans to do in terms of delivering care before we then decide what it's footprint is going to look like."
The draft legislation also gives VA stakeholders about one year to finish market analysis of the veteran population and VA's current facilities and health specialties, which VSOs fear is too little time.
"I agree the timeline we have may not be right," Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) said. "This is big and this is challenging, so it may not be right. But it's a matter of looking at what we have and what we don't have, what we need and what we don't need. That's really what this is all about, and it's based, really, on current markets and future markets. … When it comes to that, I don't consider this to be like a BRAC. We're not going to relocate people."
VA medical facilities are, on average, 60 years old — five times older than most non-profit hospital buildings. They were designed to handle the influx of injured World War II and Korean War veterans in the 1940s and 1950s.
Commission or not, VA Secretary David Shulkin has said the department wants to dispose of, consolidate or sell more than 1,100 outdated, underutilized and vacant facilities within the next two years.
It's already begun the process of disposing of or reselling 142 of those buildings now. The department has about 430 vacant or nearly empty buildings that are more than 60 years old, which cost VA about $7 million a year to maintain.
Facility consolidation was one of 13 areas of focus for Shulkin when he described the "state of VA" in May.
Nicole Ogrysko is a reporter for Federal News Network focusing on the federal workforce and federal pay and benefits. Follow @nogryskoWFED


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text: About Courses Courses and Workshops All courses and workshops are friendly and accessible, but if you have any doubts about the suitability or difficulty of a particular activity please call the office and we will be happy to advise. We are used to working with all ages and abilities so there is nothing to worry about, and it is never too late to learn. For music days we offer free entry for teachers with 3 or more students attending. On whole-day events please bring a packed lunch. When an afternoon workshop is followed by a concert please bring a packed dinner.


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Free Realms: Festival of Hearts
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I love how Free Realms does festivals. They are really good and fun. We also can expect another one this week.
According to Free Realms Insider:
Later this week, Free Realms is scheduled to kick off the Festival of Hearts, a special month long event that celebrates love, friendship and kindness.
All players will be able to participate in themed events, daily social activities and storyline quests that incorporate traditional items and rewards which embody the holiday: hearts, candies, forget-me-not cards, flowers, love potions and more. Heart Breakers are invited too, as even the Stone Hearted can participate in the world events that ensue.
New Hippo, Tiger, Beetle, Groundhog and Owl pets will also be available in the Marketplace.
Zam's post on the Festival of Hearts also has confirmed this.
I'm looking forward to this.


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Family Movie Fun
Enjoy a family-friendly film at the library. We'll make the popcorn! Call 428-8248 each week for the upcoming title. All ages. Location: Children's Room
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- Wednesday, April 25, 2018
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GLDD Completes Refinancing Transactions
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD) announced yesterday that it had completed previously-announced private offering of $325 million of 8.000% Senior Notes due 2022.
The company also announced that it used a portion of the net proceeds from its sale of the 2022 Notes to purchase approximately $186.1 million of its $275.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.375% Senior Notes due 2019 that were validly tendered and not validly withdrawn in accordance with the terms and conditions of its previously-announced tender offer for the 2019 Notes.
GLDD yesterday called for the redemption all of the 2019 Notes that remain outstanding following the tender settlement at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding the redemption date.
Following the funding of the tender settlement and the redemption, the company intends to use the remaining net proceeds from the sale of the 2022 Notes to repay a portion of the outstanding indebtedness under its senior secured revolving credit facility.


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Texas Ag Plus is a Pierce Center Pivot and Netafim Drip irrigation dealer and we carry a large selection of parts, fittings and supplies for your irrigation needs. We also carry Senninger Fittings and Irritec Fittings for subsurface and above ground drip and Franklin Pumps.
For 80 years, Pierce Corporation has brought major advances in irrigation convenience and economy to growers worldwide. Since R. H. Pierce founded the company in 1932, Pierce has continued to build a rich history of commitment to innovation and technology. During that time, Pierce has pioneered and advanced center pivot, linear, micropivot, and control technology. Pierce's reputation is based on manufacturing well-engineered systems that allow today's Ag producers to increase yields while conserving the Earth's resources. Their long history is a tribute to their way of doing business, as well as to each and every grower choosing Pierce Irrigation Systems.
The all new "CIRCLEMASTER CP-600" is the next generation of large scale pivot irrigation. The ultimate goal of today's Ag producer is to effectively generate greater yields from every acre. To help achieve this, you need the right irrigation system. A system that makes the best use of available resources, as well as offering peak performance in all types of applications and conditions. With 75 years experience, Pierce engineers have the know-how to meet those challenges. The "CP-600" has been designed and field tested for durability and features pace-setting advances available only with Pierce-built systems.
The Pierce "ACREMASTER" Micro Pivot resulted from the realization of the Pierce engineers for the need of a system that can effectively and economically irrigate small to medium sized parcels of land. In a class of it's own, the "ACREMASTER" pivot is the strong, less expensive irrigating alternative, filling the void between conventional pivots and other forms of irrigation.
In every situation – open field, orchard, vineyard or greenhouse – Irritec has designed the best irrigation system to meet your needs.
- Nurseries of fruit trees, rooted vines and plants for green areas. Generally suitable for use in specialized horticulture (strawberries, potatoes, tomatoes, melons, aubergines, asparagus, seed cultivation, small fruits etc) thanks to its ease of use.
- With equal spacing, the system gives good evenness of distribution at a moderate installation cost, essentially because the primary lines are made in lay flat hose, and all the fittings in plastic material.
- Seamless construction is stronger and more durable.
- P1 is manufactured using the highest quality engineering grade polyethylene resins available in the market today, producing a high strength and abrasion resistant product.
- P1 is made with injection molded drippers. Molded drippers offer a high degree of plug resistance, lower coefficient of variation, resulting in highly uniform water distribution.
- Outlet Flap is Standard. Outlet flap protects the emission device. Opens under pressure allowing flow and closes on shut down to reduce root intrusion and soil ingestion. With the flap you can feel confident installing P1 in above or below ground applications.
- Integrated inlet filters add additional protection against clogging.
- Segmented Non-Pneumatic Tire Design (NPT)
- Configurable Tread Pattern
- Eliminates Flat Tires
- Eliminates UV Rot
- Self-Cleaning Segments
- Reduces Maintenance Costs
- 46″ Diameter
- Outer Diameter – 46″
- Segment Width – 12″
- Segment Count – 16
- Rim OD (nominal) – 38″
- Bolt Pattern – 8″x8″
Texas Ag Plus carries a large selection of Irrigation Fittings to meet any demand your farm, business or home may need. Our experienced employees can guide you to the right product to fix your issue. If you have a leak, we offer leak repair fitting and carry glue and primer for PVC fittings.
- Schedule 40 PVC Fittings and Pipe, 1/2″ through 10″ with availabilty of larger
- PIP subsurface fittings and Pipe 6″ through 12″ – 50lb and 80lb pipe
- Black steel, galvanized and stainless and 1/4″ through 4″
- Irritec above ground and subsurface fittings
- Netafim drip fittings and netafim filters
- Steel and PVC bolt repair couplers
- Senninger irrigation products including packages and nozzles
- Underground wire for irrigation boxes as well as induct poly wire installation
- Franklin Electric pump motors as well as our own motors from 1/2 hp – 60hp
- Pumps for house wells, farm wells and business water wells.
- Solar pumps and packages for off-the-grid applications.


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The S4K University
Welcome to the S4K University. We are committed to providing our Sports Entertainers, Coaches and Staff with continuous professional development to help everybody achieve their dreams and goals. We believe in our people and our people believe in the S4K Way.
Below you will find our Sport4Kids service lines and the courses available. Speak with our Product Heads for more information on which courses you need to complete.


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BathroomBathroom Storage Solutions
Posted in Organization,Bathroom on July 16, 2019
Besides, being a place to shower and take care of business, your bathroom serves double duty (no pun intended) as a storage room for toiletries, towels, toilet paper, beauty products, and more. But keeping everything tidy and organized can be a hassle. Bathrooms are small, most of the things we store in them need to… read moreLuxury Bathroom Design Trends
Posted in Bathroom on June 11, 2019
Luxury bathrooms are trending. As we talked about in our "Modern Bathroom Design" post, bathrooms are becoming more luxurious, and people are starting to see the humble bathroom as an oasis of calm and even a place to hang out. Defining Luxury Bathroom Design Before we get into the specifics of a luxury bathroom, let's… read moreModern Bathroom Design, From bidets to bamboo
Posted in Bathroom on April 12, 2019
"Modern" can mean many things when it comes to bathrooms. It might be easier to define what is modern by looking at what isn't. Bathrooms tucked away like an afterthought are not modern. Clutter is not modern. Built-in bathtubs are not modern, and neither are claw footed ones (unless they're ironic or a statement piece.)… read more2019 Toilet Trends
Posted in Bathroom,Master Bath on March 15, 2019
One inventor described the near future of bathroom design as "the decade of digitalization of the bathroom." New technology like programmable taps and "super toilets" are already here. These recent innovations are combining with things like bidets and ergonomic toilets, that have been around for a long time in other parts of the world, to… read moreIs That Remodeling Project Going to Give You The Best ROI?
Posted in Bathroom,Kitchen Remodel,Home Remodel on March 8, 2019
Cost vs. Value of Remodeling in 2019 Are you thinking about remodeling but don't know which project to start with? One smart way to narrow down your options is to focus on the ones with the highest ROI, adding the maximum value to your home at the best price. Given the current state of the… read moreLuxury Bathroom Remodel Without The Luxe Price Tag
Posted in Bathroom on May 28, 2018
Maybe you grimace every time a guest asks to be pointed in the direction of your bathroom. Maybe you go out of your way to avoid having overnight guests, in fear that they'll wind up spending any sort of time in your outdated, unsightly space! Maybe, you've decided you want your guest bathroom to feel… read moreHow to Prepare for a Home Remodel in 2018
Posted in Bathroom,Blog,Kitchen Remodel,Home Remodel on December 26, 2017
You've spent 2017 gushing over your best friend's kitchen remodel and watching your neighbor's home transform with a gorgeous room addition. Even though you've been liking all those Before and After remodel pics on Facebook, something else in your heart has been stirring. You've got a touch of remodel envy. Don't worry, it's perfectly normal…. read more20 Christmas Gifts to Get For Your Home in 2017
Posted in Bathroom,Blog,Kitchen on November 21, 2017
Has your house been good to you all year long? Then don't forget about it when the holidays and time rolls around! When you're making your own Christmas list, remember to add a few gifts for your house as well. Just like you, your house wants to be stylish in the new year and equipped… read moreHow to Pull Off a Universal Design Bathroom Remodel
Posted in Bathroom,Blog on November 14, 2017
Thinking about remodeling a bathroom in your San Diego home? You may want to consider all the different people who will use it. Do you have elderly parents or grandparents who live in the home or visit? Do you want to make sure a friend in a wheelchair is comfortable the next time she… read moreFive Ways to Tell If You Need to Hire a Professional for Your Bathroom Remodel
Posted in Bathroom,Blog on October 10, 2017
You can't live with your bathroom one minute longer. Maybe it's too small, too old, or just plain ugly. Whatever the reason, it's time for a change. The first major question to answer before you even think of picking up a sledge hammer or paint swath is whether you will be performing the bathroom remodel… read moreGet The Fix on Kitchen and Bathroom Fixtures
Posted in Bathroom,Kitchen Remodel on August 23, 2017
When it comes to kitchen and bathroom remodels, fixtures are one of the most underestimated design elements. With even subtle changes, you can shift a room's mood, theme, and visual flow. Replace outdated faucets, lighting, and hardware for a quick, easy refresh, or restore old ones to add vintage charm. The versatility of bathroom and… read moreBathroom Remodel Ideas for San Diegans
Posted in Bathroom on August 2, 2017
There are lots of benefits to living in San Diego: jealousy-inducing weather, a laid-back atmosphere, and orange-sherbet sunsets. But our favorite part? The creativity this city inspires. Local designers are finding innovative ways to capture the essence of San Diego, from beach-themed to historic to desert-friendly, and beyond. Here are some bathroom remodel ideas sure… read more


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WLBT-TV and Civil Rights
WLBT-TV in Jackson was the first television station ever to lose its Federal Communication Commission (FCC) license—primarily for its racist defense of segregation. Individual activists and the state chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) had pressured WLBT for years to allow black Mississippians' response time under the FCC's Fairness Doctrine, which required local stations to offer airtime for opposing views on controversial issues.
WLBT's transgressions were many. In the fall of 1955 Thurgood Marshall, NAACP lawyer and future US Supreme Court justice, appeared on an NBC news program to discuss the implications of the Court's 1954 and 1955 Brown v. Board of Education decisions, which declared segregated schools unconstitutional. Marshall had argued the cases before the Court. WLBT interrupted the broadcast and instead aired a slide that read, "Sorry, Cable Trouble from New York." General manager Fred Beard explained that he had broken off the program "because the TV networks were overloading the circuits with Negro propaganda." WLBT's reporters frequently used the terms nigger and nigra on air, and the station interrupted the evening news, the Huntley-Brinkley Report, when the program turned to the civil rights movement. The station routinely voiced opposition to desegregation through news commentaries or by granting airtime to segregation's advocates and ran ads from the Citizens' Councils, a bastion of Deep South massive resistance. Year after year, the station refused African Americans' requests for equal time to respond. WLBT's exclusion of black Mississippians from local television was nearly total during the 1950s, but during the following decade, the civil rights movement's national visibility and influence meant change.
Local black pressure and FCC warnings had two positive effects in 1962–63. When African American minister Robert L. T. Smith ran for Congress against segregationist representative John Bell Williams, WLBT sold Smith thirty minutes of airtime. An even more dramatic exception to the station's routine occurred in May 1963, when Medgar Evers, field secretary of the Mississippi chapter of the NAACP, appeared on air after formally requesting time to respond to Jackson mayor Allen Thompson's rejection of desegregation. Speaking calmly, and eloquently, Evers declared, "Whether Jackson and the state choose change or not, the years of change are upon us. In the racial picture things will never be as they once were. History has reached a turning point." Three weeks later, Byron De La Beckwith assassinated Evers.
Evers's sense that change was in the air was widely shared. In 1963 national media covered the civil rights movement's protests in Birmingham, Alabama, and the March on Washington. NBC preempted regular programming for a groundbreaking three-hour documentary, The American Revolution of 1963, which detailed civil rights activism. When the network coverage turned to white violence against peaceful civil rights protesters at a Jackson lunch counter, WLBT ran "Sorry, Cable Trouble" across its screen. Ironically, it had filmed the incident.
WLBT was in many ways typical of southern stations. The owners and managers of southern network affiliates resented network news programs' sympathetic portrayal of the civil rights movement and presented protesters in a negative light. However, the depth of WLBT's commitment to massive resistance made it extreme. WLBT did not carry network news magazines because they might occasionally cover the civil rights movement, instead running syndicated shows that equated the civil rights movement with communism. WLBT also carried the Citizens' Council Forum, a syndicated series of fifteen-minute interviews with segregationists.
The Fairness Doctrine made a station's obligation to serve the local community explicit. About half of WLBT's viewing area was black, making it an excellent test case. Could African Americans force evenhanded treatment under the Fairness Doctrine? WLBT's license had been renewed in 1959 with only perfunctory consideration of local concerns. In 1963 the Office of Communication of the United Church of Christ (UCC) offered help to local activists who sought to challenge WLBT's violations of the Fairness Doctrine. Rev. Everett Parker, who had left behind a career in radio and advertising to attend the University of Chicago's divinity school, headed the church's effort. He met with Aaron Henry, state NAACP president, and A. D. Beittel, president of Tougaloo College. With the threat of violent reprisal hanging over their heads, they gathered local complaints regarding WLBT for a formal petition to the FCC opposing the renewal of WLBT's license.
When WLBT sought to renew its license in 1964, the UCC and local activists submitted their petition. A divided FCC stuck to a narrow bureaucratic interpretation of the Fairness Doctrine, granting WLBT a one-year conditional renewal without holding a hearing. Dissatisfied, the UCC and its Mississippi allies took the case to the Court of Appeals, which ruled against WLBT. The court declared that the FCC had to allow local viewers to make their case against the license renewal because viewers had "standing" based on their interests as consumers.
The hearing did not occur until 1968. WLBT hired as its lawyer Paul Porter, a former chair of the FCC. Acknowledging some faults, Porter argued that WLBT had mended its ways by hiring a new general manager and allowing black ministers to broadcast devotional services. He insisted that the most egregious accusations were "unsubstantiated." The FCC agreed, awarding a three-year license renewal. The UCC and its local allies again challenged the decision, and in 1971 the court reversed the FCC's license renewal, forcing the sale of the station. These court decisions meant that citizens who had previously been excluded from the process could pressure local stations to deal fairly with their community. The national shift toward a conservative mood, however, meant deregulation in the 1980s and abandonment of this pressure to serve the public interest.
Further Reading
- Steven Classen, Watching Jim Crow: The Struggles over Mississippi TV, 1955–1969 (2004)
- Myrlie Evers-Williams and Manning Marable, eds., The Autobiography of Medgar Evers: A Hero's Life and Legacy Revealed through His Writings, Letters, and Speeches (2005)
- Fred W. Friendly, The Good Guys, the Bad Guys, and the First Amendment: Free Speech vs. Fairness in Broadcasting (1975)
- Kay Mills, Changing Channels: The Civil Rights Case That Transformed Television (2004)


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The Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun (FUPRE) in Delta State, Nigeria was established and approved by the Federal Executive Council meeting of 14 March 2007 and admitted its first set of undergraduates in 2008.
The university was established under the Federal Government of Nigeria initiative to build a specialized university in the Niger Delta to produce manpower and expertise for the oil and gas sector.
The National Universities Commission(NUC) approved sharing of facilities between the Petroleum Training Institute Effurun and FUPRE until it moved to its permanent site on development of its main campus at Ugbomro, Uvwie Local Government Area in 2010.
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Courses Offered
All courses offered in Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun. The main focus is petroleum engineering and technology related courses such as:
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The institution presently have two colleges with ten departments. The colleges are:
- College of Science
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The College of Science and College of Technology has started running courses for its academic session while the College of Management Sciences will commence at a later date.
The institution presently has six colleges:
- College of Basic studies and Foundation Programme
- Centre for Safety Education
- Centre for Maritime and Offshore Studies
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I love Tivoli Village, the European-style development in the Summerlin area of Vegas, and not just because of its charming wrought iron balconies, stone facades, water fountains, and faux boulevards. In a city that prides itself on vast casino spaces bent on sensory overload, it's almost cozy. Tivoli Village has a quiet energy that encourages meandering among the shops and sitting on benches sipping a cocktail under trees accented with twinkling lavender-colored lights. It's also close to home, which doesn't hurt.
All that strolling and shopping requires refueling, and Tivoli Village offers a nice variety of places to nosh. One of them is the gourmet burger joint Bottles & Burgers. One Friday night after work, my husband and I picked up my brother-in-law and headed to B&B to get our burger on.
Kicking off the weekend, the place was hoppin' ... and filled with beautiful people. The servers are not only selected for their customer service skills, apparently, because they all looked remarkably buff and attractive. It wasn't just the waitstaff that was easy on the eyes; a majority of the patrons were good looking as well. Not sure how well we fit into that mix, but no one made us feel uncomfortable.
Our booth was roomy but located right next to the restroom, a little too close for my taste. More hustle and bustle than we wanted, but not too bad.
We started with an order of onion rings accompanied by a creamy green salsa. The onion rings were nicely battered and crisp, and I really enjoyed the salsa. The creaminess gave it a body that worked well with the rings, which wouldn't have been the case with a typical salsa. It was nice step up from the standard ketchup and mustard.
I ordered a veggie burger that came with homemade potato chips. My husband went with a nacho-style burger. My brother-in-law chose the sliders with a side order of fries and a milkshake. The milkshake came first, along with the onion rings, and we all enjoyed a few slurps of chocolaty goodness. It was delish! The fries were another unqualified hit. With both cheese sauce and gravy, they were yummy. My bro-in-law wasn't wowed by the sliders but enjoyed them. The homemade chips were bland enough to let the burger flavors shine... assuming they were there to shine. My husband wasn't wild about the cheese sauce on his burger - he prefers his fromage shredded - but the tortilla chip strips stayed crunchy, and the burger was well done, just as he requested. My veggie burger, unfortunately, was a disappointment. It was mushy and lacked pizazz. Even with a slice of cheese and sauteed onions and mushrooms on top, it remained blah. I didn't finish it.
I firmly believe that a meal isn't complete without a bit of sweet, and both my husband and I indulged. My husband's banana split reached new heights - literally and figuratively - of gourmet-ness, piled with whipped cream and topped with sugar art. No real difference in taste from the diner version, which my husband appreciated. He likes his classics to be classic, so he was happy. I tried the opera cake. It sure looked lovely with cocoa polka dots, a dainty dollop of whipped cream and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The taste was just so-so. I was bummed because I relish my desserts, and I couldn't bring myself to finish it. Can't win 'em all, I guess.
The verdict on B&B? Fun atmosphere with interesting selections that don't always live up to their billing. Worth a second visit.


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Here's a re-cap on this week:
I completed Part 1 of the Phantastic Quilt (a mystery QA) by Susan Claire for Gormet Quilter.
I finished the Wonky Fan block for the We Can Do It Skill Builder Sampler.
I made this bag from an 18 pound bag of birdseed.
Here's the crafty thing I did with our deviled eggs for Easter. The eyes are black olive pieces, and the beaks are slivers of carrot. They didn't stand up very good. There's room for improvement next year.
Completed Projects -- 4
Completed the Wonky Fan Block for the We Can Do It Skill Builder Sampler.Mailed March Block Lotto blocks to the winners
Completed Part 1 of the Phantastic Quilt
Birdseed bag
Currently in Progress: 8
Chasing Chevrons (need to sandwich next)
Dutchman's Puzzle (changed mind on border and need to think about this one some more.)
Orca Bay (piecing together the last step) (I'm getting tired of moving these bins around.)
Bluepatch Quilter Mystery Quiltalong (need two stars and one braid)
Victorianna Fabric Party Quiltalong (need four rows to catch up)
Summer Series Quiltalong (stilll need more random blocks)
We Can Do It Skill Builder Sampler (currently caught up!)
30"x30" Quilt for the June 2012 quilt show-- slowly working on this...
Making 4 doll quilts with the Crumb Along blocks
Quilt Tops to be quilted: 4
Oh Susannah! Mystery QA -- California King
Kaleidoscope QA
May 2011 Pineapple Blossom Block Lotto quilt (sandwiched and waiting on me)
Jelly Roll Race - Lap quilt
Projects on Hold: 3
Flower Basket Quilt
August Block Lotto African Violets baby quilt to be put together
Drunkard's Path Quiltalong
Stop by and see who else has what else going on with Lee at Freshly Pieced!


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Beretta U.S.A. said that it would move all of its U.S. manufacturing activities from Maryland to Tennessee in response to the gun control law Maryland passed last year.
A state Department of Environmental Protection report said oil and gas operations have damaged Pennsylvania water supplies 209 times since the end of 2007.
The suit against the Minnesota School of Business and Globe University said the schools have left some of their students saddled with tens of thousands of dollars of debt and unable to find work in their fields.
State attorneys general across the country are calling for closer scrutiny of the marketing of e-cigarettes.
Republican Gov. Rick Scott wants state colleges to create $10,000 degrees in science and technology fields.
Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation to allow the state to borrow $1.1 billion to extend a statewide road and bridge construction program to be paid for by money raised by legalized video gambling at bars and truck stops, increased drivers fees and taxes on candy, liquor, soda and beauty products.
The Supreme Court overturned a federal appeals court's decision to stay an Arizona execution halted due to concerns about secrecy surrounding the lethal injection process.
A polls shows voters are split on Democratic Gov. Deval Patrick's plan to provide temporary shelter for up to 1,000 unaccompanied immigrant children on a state military installation.
A graying workforce and a growing economy have combined to push state employee turnover last year to levels not seen in Texas since 2000.
California's worsening drought and mandatory new state water rules are prompting water agencies to beef up their conservation staffs, the employees sometimes called "water cops."
North Dakota's Supreme Court has ruled that it is constitutional for drivers to face criminal penalties for refusing to take a chemical breath test.
A complex of fires in north-central Washington has burned about 379 square miles — more than four times the size of Seattle — making it the largest wildfire in the state since record keeping started.


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12 -2 PM. DIY Macrame Wine Bottle Holder. Borrowed Time, Douglas Cost for this class $44, advance registration required.
2 – 4 PM. DIY Macrame Floral Ring. Cost for this class $48, advance registration required.
Explore your inner creativity and design a stunning wine bottle holder for a gift or for your own home; while enjoying food & drink specials throughout the class. To register or for more information visit our website.
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He just got his new dog bed (size 24 x 30 in design A32) for Christmas and just loves it.
He and his parents live in Japan!
I was so honored that they added to Ruby's special tree this year.
Please feel free to email us your photos too! We would love to add them to the Customer Photo Gallery!
Happy New Year's eve everyone!
See you next year!
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Update: 19.08.2011
Human Rights Council - Formation
The Commission on Human Rights was replaced by the Human Rights Council by decision of ECOSOC on March 15, 2006. The Human Rights Council constitutes the main UN organ in the realm of human rights.
The Commission on Human Rights had lost its credibility. Furthermore, Kofi Annan, the Secretary General at the time, wanted to strengthen human rights, also institutionally, in the wake of his general UN-reform attempts.
A slightly modified version of Kofi Annan's reform suggestions were put into writing with General Assembly Resolution 60/251. 170 UN member states voted in favour of the new council, three countries abstained from voting and four countries - among them the USA - voted against it.
The Human Rights Council took up work on June 19, 2006.
- Resolution 60/251
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Fojo has been active in Myanmar since 2011, supporting exiled media. In 2012 Fojo started working with a number of Myanmar partners, engaged in establishing entry-level and mid-career training for journalists. In cooperation with local partners Fojo is offering training according to local needs, such as basic skills, news room management, training of trainers and more.
Furthermore, Fojo supports the newly founded Myanmar Journalism Institute (MJI), the country's first national, independent journalism school. The MJI has been established in close collaboration with the Myanmar media industry and a number of international media development partners (Fojo, IMS, CFI and DWA). MJI started offering a part-time diploma for working journalists in 2014. Full-time diploma courses and further training for working journalists were introduced during 2015. Fojo is also supporting MJI in developing curricula, training of trainers, and by providing funding for training courses and equipment.
Fojo's work in Myanmar has a strong focus on gender. As part of Fojo's cooperation with MJI, a first study to highlight the role of women within the Myanmar media industry has been conducted. The study has been well received among local media professionals and will be followed by gender-sensitizing training of media organizations and trainers/lecturers. A pilot project to support women's organizations to start up community radio stations has also been initiated.
Working with International Media Support and with financial contributions from the Government of Sweden, Fojo's work in Myanmar will continue until 2019. The two organisations will continue their long-term engagement with Myanmar's media, policy makers and institutions towards the development of a professional, independent and accountable media in Myanmar. The programme which runs from April 2016 – April 2019 will focus on
- support to media-related law and policy-making;
- professionalization of journalists and strengthening ethical standards; as well as
- community media and access to information.
In addition, Fojo is working with the Myanmar Journalism Institute which is a partner in a three year project to strengthen a network of journalism training institutes in Southeast Asia.
French Institute Yangon /
Institut français de Birmanie
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Amber Glass Soap Dispenser With Stainless Steel Pump
€0.00 – €24.00
The contrast between the amber glass and the stainless steel creates a beautiful aesthetic. Designed with a range of metal colours to suit different styles of interior décor, this amber glass soap dispenser uplifts any bathroom. The bottles come in a range of sizes and the pump unscrews for easy refilling with your chosen brand of soap, reducing costs and the use of plastics.
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Catrice Dewy-ful Lips Conditioning Lip Butterponedeljek, september 17, 2018
Catrice launched yet another line of comfortable lip glosses which are actually pretty much the same in terms of formula to their old Beautifying Lip Smoothers, only the packaging is different as is the shade range. I'm not big on glosses apart from a couple of exceptions and these are definitely one of the exceptions because the formula is so comfortable.
Texture: As I said before the formula is pretty much the same as Catrice's discontinued Beautifying Lip Smoothers, meaning it's a lip balm/lip gloss hybrid that's very comfortable, like a cushion on the lips, so I use it instead of a lip balm. It applies with not problems on the lips and I saw no bleeding around the edges. It's got one of those creamy looking shine finishes, similar to Max Factor's Honey Lacquers and Clarins' Instant Lip Perfectors
Shade: Mine is the lightest shade of (sadly) only four and it's called 010 Yes, I DEW. It's a pale peachy-pink that I find too light for me because it washes me out, but it's a good shade if you want to tone down a darker lipstick. Pigmentation is semi-opaque, so you get enough colour on the lips and considering it's such a light shade, while it's not perfect, it applies evenly enough. I've had my eye on shade 020, a wearable medium peachy-pink which Petra swatched and reviewed here, however, I still wish they'd offer an more extensive range of colours, maybe something between shade 010 and 020.
Staying power: This stays on surprisingly well, but not as a proper lip gloss layer, rather a thin clear balmy layer of this sticks on the lips for several hours, so if you have dry lips, this is definitely a product to check out.
Scent: It's got a pleasant vanilla-caramel scent, which isn't strong and doesn't linger.
Packaging: I love what Catrice has done with the packaging of these. For one the packaging looks very pretty with the metallic cap, but also I much prefer this type of packaging with a doe foot applicator than the sponge tip that the Beautifying gloss had. The applicator is a standard one with a paddle design that works just fine for such a product.
Price and availability: These are 4.39€ in drugstore.
This is definitely a formula worth checking out in the drugstores. It's very comfortable, so a true pleasure to wear. My only complaint is the (hopefully just for now) poor shade range, which needs some more colours, especially wearable every day ones.
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Se strinjam. Ena najboljših formul za suhe ustnice. :) In se strinjam s tabo, da morajo res razširiti nabor odtenkov. Jaz bi še kakšnega vzela...mogoče kaj bolj mauve. Sem čisto pozabila kakšen aplikator je bil prej, ampak ta lip gloss aplikator je 100x boljši. Se lepše nanaša in ne zapravljam izdelka, ki bi ostal na gobici.OdgovoriIzbrišiOdgovori
Upam, da bodo spomladi razširili ponudbo odtenkov, čeprav pri njih nikoli ne veš - lahko, da jih bodo hitro ukinili, kar tako za brezveze.Izbriši
Meni tiste embalaže v stilu Clarins Lip Perfector in stari Beautifying Smoothers, ko imajo gobico za aplikator niso tako všeč. Imam raje te klasične lip glose :)
I'm definitely going to look into this! I haven't tried any new Catrice products for awhile.OdgovoriIzbriši
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We are among those who remain disturbed by Bolanos' lack of accountability for the Las Vegas debacle, but see him as the only viable choice among the candidates to run a huge bureaucratic agency whose level of functioning has serious consequences for our communities.
Why were there no better choices in this race? Some of the blame must be placed on the trio of county supervisors — Don Horsley, Warren Slocum and Adrienne Tissier — who in 2016 appointed Bolanos, then undersheriff, to replace Munks after his mid-term retirement, refusing to allow others to apply for the job and ensuring that Bolanos would have an incumbent's advantage in this race.
The slim board majority pushed through Bolanos' appointment despite the urging of community members — including former county supervisors and now congressional representatives Anna Eshoo and Jackie Speier — to conduct an open process and invite applicants for the position.
The two congresswomen wrote at the time: "We do know that there are members of law enforcement who would be willing to compete for an appointment but who feel severely disadvantaged to compete in an election under the present circumstances."
To vote in this race for either of the challengers, whom we find to be unqualified for this important job, would be understandable from the perspective of a desire to vote against Bolanos — wanting to cast a feel-good protest vote. But one only needs to consider the consequences of so many past protest votes, including the instability of governance in Washington, to realize how destructive they can be.
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YouTuber Jay Smooth's "List of Rules For Women" Gets Everything Right About Hypocritical Gender Norms
YouTuber Jay Smooth has a question in his new video "The List of Rules For Women": What is the most up-to-date list of all the rules for women? It has him really confused, because there seem to be a lot of rules that women are supposed to abide by, and a lot of them seem very contradictory. Not to mention most of them seem a teensy bit...unfair? "I want to do my part as a man," he says, "and keep reminding women of the rules, but there's just so many rules!" It's so confusing!
Jay Smooth, of course, is not alone in this. Women also are constantly having to update our internal list of what does and does not count as acceptable behavior and what makes us not only vulnerable to being mistreated, but actually proves we somehow deserve to be mistreated. Of course for women, these sorts of things are just second nature — we've been socialized to do this since childhood. I can understand how a poor dude would be confused.
So if anyone out there could fill Jay's request for "the most current, up to date list of all the freedoms and aspects of life women are expected to voluntarily opt out of" along with a list of "everything else that women are supposed to do and not do so that they qualify for being recognized as [human]" that would be great.
Oh, and about that request for "a way to subscribe for automatic updates since we keep changing it," I'd appreciate that link, too!
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Being the hub of best beauty products, South Korea has always a lot to offer to the fashion ridden global community. This year too, they had wide ranges of traditional hanbok wears to the western style suiting. Having a bit of controversy portrayed on stage and raising a voice in favor of campaigns like #MeToo, the whole fashion week was like an exciting roller coaster ride.
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Here are some of the best highlights of the week,
Ungendered Clothing
South Korea is considered quite a conservative country relating to sexuality and gender equality, however with the new times, the culture is evolving along with the people's view.
Designer Jo Dong Wook (Douzoh) having male models walk in pleated skirts to Munn's face covered models wearing shimmery menswear, the gender distinctions were blurred in the clothing style.
Cry For Peace
Solid Homme delved a bit into politics on stage. While celebrating their 30th anniversary, Woo Young Mi presented his intriguing point of view on war and peace -in reference to the Vietnam war- with the help of his creative craftsmanship.
Labels like Munn and Moho also showed their artistic interpretation of mandatory 2-year military service, which has always been a matter of dismay for younger men.
Hanboks- The Traditional Wear
Hanbok is one of the most gorgeous eastern wears having a cropped jacket and long volume skirt, usually worn on functions and formal events of Chuseok.
Kim Young Jin showcased an absolutely flawless collection of the traditional wear this year, in all the brightest and beautiful pastel shades.
Fashion Weaved Into Nature
Labels like Ti:Baeg and A.Bell took their fashion shows to next level by incorporating themes and colors of nature in it. With the help of the backdrop of falling leaves to gracefully dancing maidens to white and navy hinting at raindrops to beige showing earthly colors, nature was woven deep into every thread.


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Wow! What a day today has been.
First – that keynote from Jennie Magiera. She was so powerful with her (more than) five lessons embedded in the stories she told. Most importantly, she encouraged us all to tell our REAL stories.
Check out this tweeted sketchnote from my friend, Matt Miller. He's incredible and captured everything. I planned to sketch…then just sat, sucked in by every word she spoke.
With that message in mind, I feel like I need to tell my story. I've been really struggling this ISTE. It's a lot of things – and I've been putting on a brave face and limping through the conference, finding the good to share out and blog about, but really, it's not been great for me. We had a long, exhausting year. It was so much hard work for the great work we did – but really truly exhausting at every turn. I had students still on Friday of last week. Yes, up till the day before I left for ISTE! And teachers finished today. Then, last week I hurt my knee… which felt better, but not great… and only has gotten TONS worse by the amount of walking at a giant conference like this. I've had to say no to things that I just couldn't walk to. I've not wanted to slow folks down…so I've declined invitations to go places since I'd hold people back. I've not gone to sessions because they were too far. I sat with ice on my knee instead of attending sessions. It's been hard to get my head right and be in the game for learning. But I'm here and I'm learning lots in the sessions I've attended and being with my people is the best part of this whole experience.
Today I listened to Alice Keeler speak two times. That lady can share ideas – it doesn't matter how many times I've seen her, I always walk away with new ways of thinking about the work we do. Why do we want to assign and make individual copies of documents when we could just collaborate on one (and open one to grade)? Why not use private comments and replies to build a conversation…not just a comment that no one reads?
The second time she was with the incredible Jo Boaler. Jo is the author of Mathematical Mindsets and has researched and written extensively about how we need to be shifting the way we teach math. She did not disappoint. I LOVE everything she said. Listening to the two of them talk made me wish I was still teaching math in the classroom. That's powerful.
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Pictured Above: Men's soccer focuses on the defensive side of the ball. (File Photo)
By Cale Eirich
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In their opening game of a two game weekend in Aurora, Colorado, the Builders fought down to the wire against the Dordt College Defenders, Sioux Center, Iowa. However, lost 1-0 in overtime.
A unique challenge to the Moundbuilders "They lost last year 1-0 to the national champions," explained Kyle Pond, head soccer coach. "So they were good competition today."
Despite having more opportunities than Dordt, the Builders struggled to find the back of the net allowing the Defenders to hang around. Justin Calicchia, junior midfielder, failed to convert on a penalty kick in the 15th minute of the first half.
"We played really, really well" said Pond. "We definitely had the far better chances including the penalty kick."
Dordt had the edge when it came to shots on goal, out shooting the Builders 11 to 9. The Builders were successful moving the ball up the field to provide them opportunities throughout the game.
"They definitely battled, and for the first time this season we moved the ball exceptionally well," Pond said.
Tied at zero after 90 minutes the Builders forced their first overtime of the season.
"We put high pressure on them to keep the ball on their half," said Chandler Hall, sophomore defensive mid-fielder. "That led to us winning the ball on their half which gave us good opportunities to score."
The Defenders didn't need long to take advantage of Southwestern's missed opportunities in extra time. Just 36 seconds into the overtime period Dordt's Stephen Brinkerhoff, senior defender, passed the ball up the left side allowing Colton Schreur, junior forward, to chip in the game winning goal from eight yards out.
"We played a hard fought game and in our eyes controlled most of it," said Hall. "It was a cross in that deflected off of our player, it was unfortunate to lose in that way."
With the Builders now falling to 0-4 on the season, they can use a game like this to be more effective in close games later in the season.
Dean Wilson, junior goalkeeper, explained "We know what we need to accomplish in hard games like the one today, as we will have many games like this."
The team has a plan to reach their goals this season with a motto of "No Excuses."
"We're going to have to defend what team we want to be, raise to that level, and keep it there," said Pond.
The Builders next match will be in Aurora, Colorado, against Johnson and Wales on Sunday, September 10.
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The solo material of Noah Lennox, more commonly known under his moniker "Panda Bear", is something I'm entirely new to, and went into with very little preconceived notions aside from what I've heard of Noah's critical darling of a band, "Animal Collective". What I got out of his newest release — something seemingly rather special though, something with a lot of heart and character about it that's left me with a strong impression of how passionate and intelligent Noah's music can be on its own.
photo: Fernanda Pereira
What Gives the Album So Much Character?
This album is a quaint little gift of whimsicality, of musical simplicity which offers a gateway into a world that's only as intricate as your imagination allows it to be. It's a world that invites you to put your feet up and explore boundlessly. It's a safari through a world of lush vibrancy which the album is excited to share with its listeners. It gives you a beautiful sense of wide-eyed curiosity that makes you feel like you're in control of your explorative walk through this record's world. But all the while it subtly guides you toward the beautiful vision of paradise it layed out on the road ahead of you from the start.
What is the Album Built Around?
At the very core of the music of the album is the simple and earthy guitar playing Noah uses as a foundation for everything else that is to come. His playing is constantly strumming away in the back of the album's mix. It's remaining both a soft pillow for your ears and a mellow canvas for the rest of the production to be painted on top of it. Noah's playing isn't meant to be anything flashy whatsoever — I'd say it's intended to be the polar opposite. But in doing so he helps build a fantastic foundation for the imagination-sparking potential the album's atmosphere raising around its listener.
How Does the Production Support its Sound?
It's everything around the guitar that gives the record such a vibrant feel, complete with blissful synths and sunny vibes which make the experience very comforting and relaxing. This serene production style is heavily reminiscent of the heavily psychedelic and wild material The Beatles put out in their Magical Mystery Tour days and the streamlined, accessible pop flair of Owl City. This balance is taken in stride and turned into something very simple and digestible without sacrificing its structural integrity and artistic vision — something much of the world of modern pop music fails to capture.
Another thing the album does differently that really sets it apart and allows to be the furthest thing from boring despite its sleepy atmosphere — is the frequent use of onomatopoeia within the production.
Sounds of splashing water and other natural sounds make many of these tracks feel like they are living and breathing, existing in a real world that is a separate and gorgeous reality apart from ours. The sounds of laughing and crying which constantly alternate and build tension in a track like "Inner Monologue" are another example of these perfect and subtle touches making these songs feel so much more immersive and colorful.
What About the Singing?
Noah's vocal performance is just dreamy and airy enough to fit all of this perfectly. He floats above these tracks with glory and grace within his reverb-soaked sound. He makes himself bold enough to be unignorable, yet so blended in that he becomes another part of the instrumentals and sonic presence of the album in many ways. Vocally, he serves as another tool in the album's arsenal of atmosphere, coating every song with something that feels as alive and present as the rest of the album without drawing too much attention towards making the LP about him and his voice.
This is really is something special that you have to experience for yourself to truly understand. Buoys are both — a great testament to the best that Psychedelic Pop can be and the most atmospheric and versatile that Modern Pop can be.
Must-listen to: Token, Inner Monologue, Crescendo.
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Christmas is just around the corner. A is literally bouncing off the walls in excitement. She's changing her Christmas list every hour it seems which is unfortunate as none of the gifts we've bought her are actually on it…. maybe Santa will do some magic….
I am mid flow with my Christmas knitting working on the side panel of the floor cushion. You know I'm going to add to the pattern to maybe knit this first …leave the more interesting circle bit to the end….having said that it's been perfect for me as I've been ill and it's been good and straightforward. My Husband keeps asking me what I want for Christmas and I can barely think of a thing…. Pistachio Turkish Delight, Warm Socks (I have those already)…ummmmmmm.
I remember as a kid asking my aged relatives (ok they weren't that old, they just seemed it) what they wanted and they'd say 'Nothing, I have everything' and I would think they were insane…. seems I've turned into that aged relative. Except I don't feel insane as I know I'll have everything that's important on Christmas Day. We're having it up the woods. It's going to be magical because it's about people not stuff.
That's not to say we don't get swept up in the whole Christmas Frenzy…. today we're going on a steam train to see Santa… but shhhhhhh it's a secret.. A has no idea! So best get on… it's not going to wait for us!!!!