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BS Special Education, University of Iowa
Lynette LaScala grew up in Iowa and moved to California to fulfill her lifelong dream of living a life by the beach with lots of sunshine and outdoor fun. While preparing to celebrate her son's first birthday, her life changed forever. Cody and his nanny were playing in his bedroom when she thought he crawled back to her. However, he crawled out the sliding door into the newly added family pool. Doctors gave Cody a very poor diagnosis and told Lynette and her husband they should leave the hospital and go on with their lives. Lynette was pregnant with their second child Bryan. Cody was still alive and leaving him was never an option.
After hearing time and time agin that there was no hope for Cody, Lynette researched to find an intensive home therapy program. As a parent of child with special needs and challenges, you will try anything to give your child or loved one the best life possible. It became her passion to teach children with disabilities while traveling around the world to find the best therapies to help her son with Cerebral Palsy.
Lynette became the US Parent Representative for the Euromed Rehabilitation Center in Mielno, Poland. She traveled from city to city spreading the word to doctors, parents, caregivers, etc on what intensive therapy entailed and how it changed her son's life.
As the founder and CEO of NAPA Center, Lynette shares her knowledge and experience with other families, while giving back to community. NAPA Center's therapists travel around the world to be trained in the best therapies one can find. Lynette's dream of sharing all the therapies she found for Cody has become a reality. When you walk inside the doors you know….you have arrived to the place you were looking for. Welcome to our NAPA Family…..
BBA Marketing, University of Iowa
Growing up as the brother of Cody LaScala, now 28 with cerebral palsy, Bryan has developed a strong passion for serving children with disabilities. Tagging along to Cody's therapy sessions (PT, OT, ST, HBOT, Hippo, Aqua, Vision, etc.), doctors appointments, surgeries, emergency room visits, and many of the out of state/country programs Cody attended, Bryan was exposed to the healthcare industry and special needs community at a very young age.
During his high school years, Bryan began working in respite care, and had intentions of going to college to pursue his degree in physical therapy. After entering college at The University of Iowa, Bryan switched his major to business and graduated with his Bachelor's of Business Administration degree in Marketing. Promptly after graduation, Bryan joined the NAPA team, and also devotes his time to the NAPA Center Kids Foundation.
Lisa is a Doctor of Occupational Therapy and the Director of Rehabilitation at the NAPA Center. She received her Occupational Therapy Doctorate and Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy degrees from the University of Southern California in 2007 and 2008 and has been practicing in pediatrics in a variety of settings since then.
Lisa's dedicated work in occupational therapy has enabled her to travel worldwide from Ghana to Singapore to Australia aiding children with disabilities. Lisa has a strong passion for working with children and enjoys the help and support the NAPA Center Kids Foundation offers.
Cecilia, also known as Cece, is the friendly face you first see when you walk into NAPA Center. When she is not answering phones, scheduling appointments, or working with insurance, you can find her completing one of her many home improvement projects. CeCe amazes us daily with her incredible ability to multitask.
Note to Parents: Cece is now accepting donuts, chips, or candy for anyone who wishes to reschedule for a same day appointment.
BS Marketing & BA Media Arts, The University of Montana
Ellen always knew she would work in marketing, but never imagined getting to help families along the way. With a true passion for all things creative, she enjoys designing visuals that pull people in. Although most of her day is spent behind a desk, she will never turn down an opportunity to interact the cute kids that come into NAPA.
When Ellen is not creating, she most likely can be found hiking, putting IKEA furniture together, or watching really bad reality T.V. shows. Still new to California, she loves tourist attractions of any kind and exploring all LA has to offer.
BA Business Administration/Finance, Loyola Marymount, Culver City, CA
Before Cindy, behind the scenes at NAPA was a little chaotic to say the least. We are thankful that Cindy has dedicated her career to helping support the entire NAPA family as a whole. She has become a true go to as the human resources manager by implementing an open door policy. "Literally, her door is always open," our physical therapist Jen told us. Cindy's biggest reward is seeing first hand how many lives are improved by a combination of therapy and a staff who is commitment to their well being. Ask her about the best movies to see this weekend or where some good boutique shopping can be found in Los Angeles.
CPC American Academy of Professional Coders
Sean grew up in Ohio, and moved to sunny California to pursue his passion in business administration. Always wanting to give back, Sean found working in finance makes a huge impact in the growth of a business. His dedication to helping families with the mysteries of insurance has also allowed him to do what he loves. Being a father and sports enthusiast, Sean enjoys spending time with his children and watching his beloved Buckeyes, Lakers, and Cowboys. He claims he only works here for the free coffee and donuts, but we know Sean's favorite thing about NAPA is seeing the reward of helping other families and their children.
Hyperbaric Medicine Certified, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
Barbara came to NAPA in 2010 and is a true jack-of-all-trades. From martial arts to brewing the best cup of coffee, Barbara truly does it all. She is well known making hyperbaric oxygen experience a comfortable one for both patients and parents. Coined as the Mother Bear of NAPA, you can most likely find her running around, making sure everything is in order and that everyone is happy and content. Barbara explains, "It's all about the children getting better."
Her current projects include remodeling her home and helping with her autistic great grandson. They are working on saying simple words because It's her dream for him to speak.
Cenny is one of the first faces you see coming into NAPA Center. Cenny handles billing and acts as CeCe's right hand woman. Between this dynamic duo, there isn't a question that can't be answered. Cennys favorite thing about working for NAPA is seeing the kids improve. "I love seeing each child grow from their first day of the intensive to the last. It makes me so happy seeing their hard work pay off."
Cenny has always wanted to work with kids. In her family she is the go to babysitter. On her days off, Cenny enjoys cooking her famous spaghetti for her nephews, having spa days, and going to watch her favorite team play the Los Angeles Dodgers.
MBIC, UEI College
Belle chose the administrative side of healthcare because she wanted to help families get the care that they needed. Working with different insurance parties can be quite the daunting task but Belle loves when the kids stop by the billing department just to say hello. When Belle is not crunching numbers, you can find her cozy at home watching Disney movies with her daughter. She also enjoys going to classic car shows on the weekends. If it screams retro, smells vintage, and sounds rock and roll, Belle is your gal!
MBIC, American Career College
Behind the scenes at NAPA, Jessie is working hard to help insurance cover as much therapy as possible! Like all parents, Jessie has been trying to teach her daughter the value of a dollar. Despite her efforts, she let us know "Toddlers don't care about your budget." Jessie gets the best of both worlds working in billing. She can say hi to all of the cute kids but retreat to her desk if they happen to have a meltdown. Ultimately, her favorite part about coming to work each day is getting to help families navigate the tricky world of insurance.
Current Student at Los Angeles Valley College
Ms. Sarah adores children so much that decided to make it her lifelong career path. She is currently wrapping up some prerequisites before transferring to CSU to earn her degree in child and adolescent development. Right now, we are keeping her mind sharp by putting her to work in both the billing department and preschool. Her favorite part of the day is reading to her preschoolers. It takes no time to notice everything Sarah does is with great enthusiasm and spirit. In fact, Sarah is so passionate about a good read she once traveled all the way to Oregon to check out one of the top 10 bookstores in the country. Talk about commitment!
BS Degree Health Administration and AS Degree Medical Assisting
Ebony is eclectically skilled and trained in medical office management and medical reimbursement. She has a depth of experience in Health Administration, having worked as a medical administrative and billing manager in a variety of medical office settings such as: cardiac, Ob/Gyn, wellness centers, family practices, and chiro/physical therapy clinics. Collectively, Ebony has worked 15+ years at various clinics, hospitals, and medical groups handling front/back office, and medical billing.
Being a mother of a special needs child herself, the most rewarding thing about working at Napa is the constant visual support she receives. Getting to physically see the children gain new physical and mental heights that many parents of special need kids are told "will never happen" gives her hope, faith, and belief that improvements CAN be attained in average daily living activities. "I can tell my child with special needs that with assistance, he too can improve and have growth. It is both an overwhelming and encouraging environment because one of the many practices is that of just simply engaging with the child in addition to repetitive therapies that support this bonding." When this busy mom gets a moment for fun, she is always down for camping with family, dancing, singing, sewing, routing for Miami Dolphins with her hubby, cooking, and ALL things Beyonce'.
Rebecca Weiss has worked at NAPA Center as a physical therapist since interning here in 2008. She graduated with a Bachelors degree in Social Welfare from UC Berkeley and a Masters of Physical Therapy from Cal State University Northridge. Rebecca has had an interest in pediatrics since volunteering at the Children's Hospital of Oakland while in undergrad.
Rebecca has dedicated her practice to Cuevas Medek Exercises (CME) since studying under Ramon Cuevas in Santiago, Chile three times since November 2011. She believes that CME has enabled her to facilitate countless improvements in the lives of children and families at NAPA Center, and is so grateful she discovered CME.
When not working, Rebecca and her husband are busy running around with three small children - Aviv, Benjamin, and Talia. Never a dull moment in the Weiss household!
BS Sports Rehab Therapy, Fremont College
Geoff feels that being a therapist for kids with special needs gives him a sense of accomplishment. "Hard work pays off!" It is also a very rewarding job that keeps him grounded. He enjoys weight lifting and watching Greenbay football games with friends and family.
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Idaho State University
Liz relocated to Los Angeles from Idaho specifically to work at NAPA Center. Liz has always loved being around children, especially when she began coaching youth soccer as a teenager. She still enjoys coaching, and even spent a winter as a youth ski instructor. In her spare time, she likes to spend time with her family and friends, ski, and snowboard. Liz was introduced to physical therapy when she was injured playing soccer in her senior year of high school. Soon after learning more about the profession, she shadowed a pediatric physical therapist, and knew immediately that she wanted to pursue it as a career. After graduating with her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Idaho State University in 2010, she spent her first two years working at the Infant-Toddler Program in Idaho in early intervention. She then spent two years in Utah working for The Learning Center for Families, as well as teaching Sports Medicine and Anatomy, before moving to Los Angeles with her husband, Adam.
Liz is a member of the Pediatric section of the American Physical Therapy Association, has completed her CME Level 1 training, has attended numerous continuing education conferences and courses, and has had formal training with children's orthotics. One of Liz's ambitions is to organize and run a soccer camp for children with special needs.
Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Samuel Merritt University
Jennifer chose the field of physical therapy because she wanted to work directly with patients to help them gain or regain movement and independence. Jennifer has passion for pediatrics and has worked with children for the past 11 years. In addition to treating patients with traditional physical therapy, Jennifer has a post professional certificate in Cuevas Medek Exercises, and has been trained in NeuroSuit therapy.
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Western University of Health Sciences
Emily graduated with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2015 from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA. She is originally from Minnesota (brr!) and became interested in pediatric physical therapy at a young age thanks to her mom, who is also a pediatric physical therapist. Emily started working with kids as a teenager doing everything from nannying, working as a special education teacher's assistant, and volunteering as a special needs soccer coach. During her physical therapy school internships, Emily spent three months at NAPA Center and fell in love with all the cute kids and fun, supportive, atmosphere.
When she is not at NAPA, Emily enjoys running or biking at the beach, watching re-runs of Friends, spending time with her husband and friends, and traveling home to "Minne-snow-ta" visit her family.
BS Human Development and Family Sciences, The University of Texas
AAS Physical Therapy, Houston Community College
From coaching little league cheerleaders to volunteering at pediatric therapy clinics throughout her undergrad, Lauren knew she wanted to pursue a career focused on helping children become strong and independent. Lauren moved from Houston, Texas to become part of the NAPA family after seeing the substantial gains a fellow patient of hers received after attending our intensive program. And yes, "ya'll" is a permanent part of her vocabulary. It only takes one conversation to learn that Lauren is dedicated to three things: The Texas Longhorns, helping kids, and brunch.
MS Physiotherapy, Physical Education Academy, PolandIf you know one thing about Arthur, it's that he absolutely loves being around kids. Arthur is full of jokes and is always seems to be in an excellent mood. He has a way of making difficult tasks and exercises seem like less of a chore for his patients. Although his true passion is helping kids get stronger, Arthur enjoys a good long hike, listening to music, or simply relaxing. He also is a huge current affairs buff.
Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of St. Augustine
After interning in a pediatric setting during graduate school, Katie found working with children to be the most rewarding! We admire her go for it attitude, adventurous sprit, and superhuman ability to turn down anything with sugar in the therapist lounge. Katie is a diligent worker and notoriously the first one into the clinic to prepare for the day ahead. Along with completing CME training, she continues to enroll in education courses to stay current in the world of PT.
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Loma Linda University
After growing up primarily in Idaho, Larissa attended college in Washington, and then Graduate school here in Southern California at Loma Linda University. Larissa loves to utilize her knowledge of the human body to help children grow. She gets her inspiration for both original and creative PT activities from her favorite pastimes such as camping, hiking, hanging out with friends and family, and traveling. Her most recent travels have led her to The Dominican Republic, Hawaii, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and Ireland. In fact, she lived almost a year in Micronesia teaching 4th grade before going into graduate school. Larissa is excited to be working at NAPA as she knows that she will be able to help children from all over the world progress in their gross motor goals.
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Mount Saint Mary's University
Laura grew up in a small active community in Tahoe City, CA where she spent her childhood waterskiing, mountain biking, hiking, snowshoeing, and downhill skiing. Growing up in such an active community gave Laura a love for movement, which fueled her dream of becoming a physical therapist. At a young age, she also knew she wanted to work with kids because she has always loved being creative and using her imagination.
Laura completed her final clinical rotation in physical therapy school at Children's Hospital Los Angeles where she gained experience treating children with a wide range of orthopedic and neurological diagnoses. She is continually motivated by how rewarding it is to help kids learn and grow through enhancing their movement. Laura is excited to be working at NAPA where she can continue to work with kids near and far to achieve their mobility goals! Laura also shares a love for music and the great outdoors. She plays guitar, takes piano lessons, and frequents the Hollywood Bowl for concerts. She doesn't miss a beat after work by paddle boarding, training for half marathons and taking trips to Disneyland.
Raquel graduated with a degree in Physical Therapy in Madrid, Spain in 2001 and specialized in pediatrics in 2003. She worked in early intervention using traditional European techniques (as Bobath, Vojta and Le Metayer) until 2010, when she joined her husband in an adventure to the US.
Since her move to America, Raquel has made two trips to Chile to get her certification as a CME practitioner under the tutoring of Ramon Cuevas. She is passionate about helping families unleash their CME superpowers and discover all the benefits of this unique approach to physical therapy. Raquel is a firm believer that the therapy needs to adapt to each kids needs on an individual level. Along with an individualized approach, she also finds it's equally important to sing as much as possible during each session. This busy mom rarely gets a moment to herself but when she does, she loves to empower women by exercising her make up artist skills or cook paella!
Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Wayne State University
What do you get when you mix a brilliant mind with a sweet personality? Amanda! After working with Amanda as a PT student, we knew we had to have her full time. We are ecstatic that she has moved from Michigan to join us at our LA clinic. Amanda earned her Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and her Doctorate of physical therapy from Wayne State University. From being a nanny to coaching gymnastics, Amanda let us know from day one, it has always been a goal of hers to work with children.
Now that Amanda is a Californian, she enjoys paddle boarding, wake surfing, exploring LA's amazing restaurants, shopping till she drops, and any sweet treat. "Did someone say chocolate?"
Erin graduated from Whittier College with her bachelor's degree in child development. She then attended the University of Southern California, where she received her Master's degree in occupational therapy. She has worked with children in a variety of settings, and knew she wanted to become an occupational therapist while in high school after volunteering in the NICU of a hospital. She enjoys working with both neuromotor and sensory populations and is trained in the Astronaut program, and Cuevas Medek Exercise.
Masters of Science degree in Occupational Therapy, Boston University
Lauren chose the field of occupational therapy because of interests in helping others while being creative. Lauren completed internships in the area of physical dysfunction in a hospital setting such as, Cedars- Sinai Medical Center inpatient rehabilitation unit and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center acute care. Lauren developed a passion for working with children while volunteering on a service trip in Ecuador in 2012. While in Ecuador, she observed and assisted occupational therapists to provide intervention for children with severe physical and cognitive disabilities. She has diverse experience working with the pediatric population. Prior to working at NAPA, Lauren was a member of the interdisciplinary team in a sensory integration clinic. She enjoyed working closely with many different professionals to provide services in developmental playgroups, clinics, and in schools.
BA Psychology, Cal State University Channel Islands
Associates of Occupational Science in Occupational Therapy, Stanbridge College
Kristen has always known that she wanted to work with kids. From her first job as a special needs babysitter to working at NAPA, children have always been a focuses point for her. She wants to make a difference in their lives while helping families along the way. Kristen has TONS of energy! When she is not in the therapy gym, she can be found going on adventures, hiking, or reading. New to the LA area from the OC, Kristen enjoys exploring the city and is excited to take advantage of all the musicals LA has to offer.
Jenny graduated with a Masters in Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California where she was born and raised. She has always wanted to work with kids, but wasn't sure what field to go into until she found occupational therapy. Jenny started at NAPA as a student and decided to never leave! Jenny is a total foodie and makes all the other therapists jealous of the gourmet feasts she brings in for lunch. When she is not cooking, she spends her free time practicing martial arts, going dancing, and eating good food.
MOT, OTR/L, University of St. Augustine
Tiffany has been passionate about working with children from a young age. While teaching special education, Tiffany discovered the effectiveness of occupational therapy for students with sensory processing difficulties. This inspired her to move across the country to receive her degree in OT and work in both school and clinic-based settings.In her spare time, Tiffany enjoys spending time with friends, traveling, and cheering on The Ohio State University Buckeyes!
Ali graduated with a Master's of Science in Occupational Therapy from CSU Dominguez Hills in 2013. Her passion for working in the pediatric setting started when she was an assistant in an early intervention program where she embraced the unpredictable, yet rewarding nature of working with children. Prior to joining the NAPA team, Ali gained experience as a school based therapist, working closely with children, families, and interdisciplinary teams. Born and raised in the South Bay, Ali loves going to the beach, running, watching sports, and spending time with family and friends. During college football season you can catch her cheering for her Arizona State Sun Devils!
Allyson has had the opportunity to work with the pediatric population in a variety of settings including public and non-public schools, the children's hospital hand clinic, and child development centers. Allyson graduated from Wake Forest University with a bachelor's degree in education, and taught in Washington D.C. for three years before becoming an occupational therapist. After moving across the country and graduating from the University of Southern California with a masters in occupational therapy, she is currently working towards completing her doctorate. You can find her in two places, at the beach playing sports, or studying for her next test. She let us know her passion and devotion to learning is fueled by getting to help children participate in everyday meaningful activities.
Masters in Science in Occupational Therapy - University of Southern California
Jennell earned her bachelors degree in Child Development from the University of Wyoming but knew she wanted to do more to help kids physically and mentally. She then moved to sunny California where she earned her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California in 2010. Jennell worked at various pediatric clinics around Los Angeles but fell in love with NAPA Center because of the intensity and the variety of children she got to work with.
After two years at NAPA, she moved to Nashville Tennessee, where she continued work as a pediatric occupational therapist while also pursing a music career. We were thrilled to invite back NAPA's most talented singer to our Sydney team! Jennell continues serenade her kiddos.
As a practitioner, Jennell has experience working with children with neurological disorders, sensory processing disorders, sensory-based feeding disorder, developmental delay, autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and fine motor delays. She really enjoys working with both neuro and sensory populations. Jennell has trained in various programs related to sensory issues such as the iLS (integrative listening systems), sensory integration, SOS feeding therapy, HWT, Wilbarger brushing techniques, as well as behavior programs such as the Zones of Regulation and Alert Program.
AA, Cerritos College
Julie comes from an elementary school based environment. She works predominately with children who have Autism. Her background includes Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy and Picture Exchange Communications Systems. She is passionate about working in Early Intervention and celebrating success big or small with parents.
Everyone at NAPA loves being around Julie. She brings a fun and vibrant energy with her wherever she goes. Sometimes we catch her on the the trampoline or in the ball pit after all of the kids leave.
Master of Science in Communication Science and Disorders, Florida State University
Katrina is a bilingual speech language pathologist who was born and raised in Miami, Florida. She was interested in speech language pathology from a young age growing up with a friend with cerebral palsy. While she has worked with a variety of patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric populations, her greatest passion lies in collaborating with children and their families. Katrina works to facilitate functional communication through speech and language intervention, as well as healthy and safe relationships with food through feeding and swallowing intervention.
Areas of interest and training include early intervention, multiculturalism and severe disabilities, feeding and swallowing, voice and fluency, and augmentative and alternative communication. She loves to stay active with activities such as hiking and exploring all Los Angeles has to offer.
BS Communication Disorders, California State University Long Beach
Jamie is a board game playing, amusement park going, cooking, and exercising queen, who also happens to be a mom of two! While researching different ways to help her children, both of whom needed speech services, Jamie discovered a love for the world of speech and language. Like many moms, she relies on and appreciates how her kid's therapists have transformed her family's life and overall wellbeing. It's absolutely apparent to us that Jamie loves getting to give back. She continues to research and find different ways to reach each child. "There is no better feeling than working with a child and seeing them grow with their speech, language and communication."
B.S. Biology, University of California, Irvine
B.A. Communicative Disorders, Utah State
Lisa is our hiking, biking, baking, beach loving, California native with a huge appetite for great food and helping others. Growing up with an aunt who has Down syndrome introduced Lisa to the world of speech and language pathology. Lisa explained to us this career path is " a great way to make a positive impact on an individual's life and the lives of their families." Lisa has worked in pretty much every pediatric setting, from early intervention to special education preschool, all the way up through high school. She enjoys collaborating with parents to help their child grow in their speech and language skills and has a whole lot of fun doing it!
MA Speech-Language Pathology, California State University, Long Beach
The extensive impact that communication and feeding have on a child's everyday quality of life are deep passions that drew Miki to the field of speech-language pathology. Miki loves working together with parents to support a child's gains in therapy. Her prior clinical experience includes ABA therapy, feeding therapy in a pediatric hospital setting, early intervention, and in school-based settings. Miki's areas of special interest involve feeding/swallowing disorders, language disorders, early language acquisition, and intervention with severe/medically complex diagnoses. This outdoors enthusiast loves to travel and explore new places, read, and eat delicious food!
B.S. Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, CSU Sacramento
Amanda is one of our bilingual SLPA's, fluent in both English and Tagalog. Born and raised in the Philippines until the age of 9, she learned both languages simultaneously. Amanda knows first hand the impact speech and language contributes to different cultures. She was introduced to the field of speech language pathology while researching career paths that would combine her interest in multicultural communication differences with her passion for working with children. Amanda has experience with pre-school and school aged children in small groups, as well as a structured ABA socialization program for school aged children with Autism. When not striking up a conversation with her patients at NAPA, Amanda enjoys spending as much time as she can with her friends and family, playing tennis, or museum hopping up and down the coast.
MS Communicative Sciences and Disorders, New York University
Niloo found her way into the world of speech language pathology through a love of languages and cultures. Niloo grew up in Dubai and moved to America where she experienced life in both New York and Los Angeles. She completed her undergraduate career at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she received her bachelor's in linguistics and psychology. From there, she attended New York University for her master's degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders. Niloo finds motivation and passion in the multiple opportunities within this field to give someone a voice and the chance to be heard. Niloo loves to spend her evenings with her family at home, cuddling with her dog Watson. On weekends, you can find her hiking, at the beach, snowboarding, or discovering the endless amount of cuisine LA has to offer.
M.A. of Education specialization in Early Childhood Education from National University
Glenda has been working in the field of Early Intervention and special education for over 10 years. As a child, Glenda worked alongside her great aunt who owned a family daycare. She would call Glenda her "little teacher," which inspired Glenda to eventually become an educator.
Glenda enjoys helping everyone in the Kidz Academy reach their developmental goals in an environment that is both creative and structural. She continues to be a great resource for both parents and staff as she has taught preschool for five years and has 13 years experience working as a behavioral therapist implementing ABA practices.
Glenda is active participant in her sons travel basketball team and is well known as 'the loudest mom on the court.' Along with perfecting her game day cheers, she has also mastered play therapy, with over three years of experience using a floor-time therapy approach.
Assistant TeacherAlly first came to us because helping kids is always on her mind. She loves to give big bear hugs and help her kiddos complete beautiful arts and crafts. The kids love getting to play with Ally because she has a way of making each little individual feel special. Ally tells us "Nothing makes me happier than getting to play and sing with the kids at NAPA." When she isn't busy helping her little guys in the classroom she loves to bake and play sports.
Current Student at Santa Monica Community College
Meet Daisy, a woman who truly doesn't hesitate when it comes to helping others. This super sweet mom stood by her nephew's side everyday of his intensive therapy program, as well as during traditional therapy before she took on a job at NAPA. She quickly developed a way of drawing out just what kids need and are trying to express. With over three years of special needs experience, Daisy is never short on great advice. She inspires her tiny tots to try something new everyday and lives by the mantra: "A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new." -Albert Einstein.
BS Human Development, California State University, Long Beach
Our kids use him as a human jungle gym, but Jesus continues to show the NAPA team how to bring a little more patience into our day. Jesus began his work with special needs children while volunteering during college. Through this experience working with children diagnosed with autism, Jesus formed a special connection and understanding with the struggles that special needs children and their families undergo. This inspired him to work in a research lab where he assisted with the implementation of an experimental educational program for Latino families of children with autism. Jesus now plans on attending graduate school and focusing his research on mental health issues within the Latino community.
Masters in Communication Management, Asian Institute of Journalism & Communication
Michelle has 21 years of combined experience in the multimedia, academe, non-profit, and public relations. But her seven years of experience in special education have taught her the value of patience and encouragement. Her skills in differentiated instruction, assistive technology, and multi-sensory lesson planning allow her to meet the needs of every student. She works closely with each child to provide the individualized support and praise they require. It's apparent to us that Michelle truly appreciates and learns from every family she works with. If you can't find her in the classroom, Michelle told us "I can most likely be found at a Blue October or Dalton Rapattoni concert!"
B.A. Major in Psychology, University of California, San Diego
Karina dedicated most of her time in college to volunteering at her local community center where she helped kids of all ages in expanding their learning through art and science projects. She confirmed her passion of working with kids through a recent position she had as a Kindergarten teacher in an after school program. She hopes to one day become a speech pathologist, because "there's nothing greater than helping a little one develop a strong voice to be heard."
Karina's favorite part of her workday is story time at NAPA. When story time is "all done" she is constantly looking for new dessert places to try, scrolling through Netflix to add more shows to her already long list, or taking spontaneous trips to Disneyland.
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Solo painting exhibition by Artist Jyoti Sateeja from 10th to 16th July 2014 at Lalit Kala Akademy, RabindraBhawan, New Delhi
Show Title: "Strength and Dignity" Inaugurated on 10th July by Laxmi, an Acid Attack Fighter and winner of the International women of Courage award 2014, felicitated by Michelle Obama.
I've dedicated my solo show "Strength and Dignity" to the underprivileged tribal unwed mothers of Odisha and their children. I've tried to capture the myriad expressions and emotions of womanhood and motherhood through the portrayals of these tribal women. I have made a series of paintings based on the Kalahandi Tribes.I have voluntarily associated with Dharti Foundation, an NGO, and have been observing very closely the amount of struggle this NGO is undergoing for a tribal cause, one which has also been an integral part of the underprivileged sector of India. I also made portraitsto promote the prohibition of child labour and abuse.
I've always wanted to do something concrete for the underprivileged tribal women and kids of India, and when I came across Dharti Foundation's work it inspired me to express those feelings and expressions through my paintings.
In this series, my paintings depict motherhood and womanhood through the portraits oftribal women and their children. My painting titled "Holding the Heart Forever", which won the first prize at an All India level competition conducted by Fusion Arts in 2013, shows the bond between a mother and her child. A mother's love is something we keep locked deep in our hearts, always knowing it will be there to comfort us. The way the child is tightly held with the help of a cloth, makingthem feel so secure and safe. For a child, the safest place on earth is his mother's arms. A mother's arms are made of tenderness and love and her children sleep soundly in them. The vibrantly coloured backgrounds represent the emotions of passion, desire, love, and strength of a mother, be it an underprivileged tribal woman.
Another painting titled "That Best Academy, a Mother's Knee" also depicts the significant essence of being a mother, which also makes a woman the first teacher to her child.Whatever a child learns comes from the mother. This painting also captured male dominance that overshadows the strong feelings of motherhood.
My Painting titled "From motherhood to womanhood" captures the expressions of being a woman and a mother.
My painting titled "Wish for some peace" and "A few moments of Joy" conveysthe message of abolishing the bad practice of child labour. A girl who is a child labourer is wishing to be a child again when she can play and not have to work. The moon signifies the peace and hope that the girl wants. She hopes that one day the darkness of this bad practice would be overcome by the brightness of moon, and she has been waiting to be a child again. White signifies a new beginning for the child. Black represents the darkness in the child's life that prevails with the shadow of child labour. The moment a child is born in the underprivileged sector; this shadow appears in the form of child labour. The white signifies the peace and hope that a child looks for and his innocence which is always overshadowed by this bad practice of child labour in the form of darkness. A child is always ignorant of this darkness and hopes for a new start.


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We got together with the Matthews clan for a First Communion this past weekend. It was the big day for my cousin Jimmy's daughter. She looked angelic in her little white dress. He and his wife held the reception in a large room at a sport's bar. Not too many spaces hold us all.
Not to mention the Masters could be watched from about six large TV's. This is a not-to-be-missed sporting event in our family. An avid golfer, my late Grandfather attended the event the last several years of his life. As a bonus, my daughter, his first great grandchild, was born during the 1997 Masters. Yep, it was on in the delivery room. Sadly, she doesn't like to golf - yet.
But my second-grade son does. He also loves poker and taught all the little ones on a video game at the sports bar during the party. After he left them to go play pool (I know I should be very worried), there was much giggling from the eight and under crowd at the video machine.
A large hunk of male anatomy appearing on the screen caught my eye. Apparently the video machine offered a diverse array of entertainment options aside from poker. Dear Lord! Then full frontal female nudity flashed up. Faster and faster, lurid images popped up. Little eyes were wide. Holy Moly. My husband dove for the cord. Ahh. Just another blessed event.
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The weekly challenge over on Bubbly Scrumptious this week is advent calendars. I made this one a couple of week s ago. One of the boys at work asked me to make one for his girlfriend so this is another version in pinks and purples.
I also found this picture of one I made a few years ago, believe me making all those boxes drove me mad, especially when I got an order for five more! The photo doesn't really do it justice its much brighter in real life.


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I meet with a group of worship leaders about once a month. We recently had a discussion on the Sabbath. It was something I thought I had figured out, but in the midst of the discussion, I began to look at it from a new angle.
The Rhythm of my week
Sunday is not a day off for me. As a worship leader I am responsible for a lot during Sunday, and my level of stress can go up or down depending on if volunteers show up, and if I've done a well in my preparation during the week. My hope is to be engaged in worship with the rest of the congregation, but sometimes I have to sacrifice that in order to allow the rest of the congregation to worship. In talking to a lot of pastors they agree in saying they have to take their own sabbath since Sunday is not a day of rest for them
For me this day is Friday. I spend time in the word. I do what I need to recharge whether it's going for a run, going to my favorite coffee shop, or spending time with friends. I do everything I can to avoid thinking about work unless completely necessary. Just as when God creates the earth, stands back and looks at his creation and says that "it is good." I try to do the same on Friday.
The problem
While discussing this with the group of worship leaders I heard myself say, "well on my sabbath I do this," Something about the phrase "my sabbath" just rubbed me the wrong way. Aren't I part of a body of worshippers? Isn't observing the sabbath together one of the main things we do together? If I'm not treating Sunday as a day of rest, how is the congregation supposed to be expected to? Honestly this is something I'm still wrestling with, but the great thing about wrestling with this is I have scripture to fall into.
Gospel rest
The Jews observe sabbath on Saturday. The reason we moved it to Sunday is because that was the day Jesus rose from the dead. In doing this we acknowledge that Jesus is the fulfillment of the law, and "Lord of the Sabbath" (Matthew 12:8). Jesus offers a greater rest for we have a certainty of our salvation through His blood.
"Come to me all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Matthew 11:28
Part of the sabbath was having access to the temple where the priests would have access to the Lord through sacrifice. This was no longer necessary for God said, "For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings." (Hosea 6:6). If this is the case then the sabbath rest will always be available to us as well.
"The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath." Mark 2:27
So how does that make us approach our sabbath? I think two good questions I learned from another worship leader is "What gives you energy?" and "What drains your energy." God intends for us to have times where we refill ourselves. We need to step back and trust that God is always at work for us, and we can't control everything 24/7.
My conclusion
This is something I will continue to wrestle with, but here are some take-aways. First, I will continue to designate a day besides Sunday to rest and recharge. Second, find ways to engage in spiritual rest with my community on Sunday. Finally, learn to always have a sense of rest no matter what through Jesus.
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Phillipians 4:6-7


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Can you take iron pill with magnum?
Iron pill: Iron is best absorbed without other supplements around (except vitamin c). Take magnesium at a separate time. ...Read more
Can I take iron pill after taking a midol?
Iron: Iron mediciations can be irritating on the stomach and are best taking with food, but if you ate before taking the iron and midol, I think you'd be all right. ...Read more
How many times can I take iron pills if my hb is very low?
Once daily: You need to address the cause of your anemia. Taking iron will not help immediately and is unlikely to help if you continue to have blood loss. Taking more is not better; simple side effects include severe constipation. In excess, iron can be very poisonous. Be careful and ask your ob/gyn if you are a candidate for a myomectomy (fibroid surgery). ...Read more
Could you take iron pills with water?
It is usually a good idea to take iron pills with meals to diminish stomach irritation.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form.
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I have very low iron, and cannot take iron pills/liquid because I get very sick. Is there any solution?
Eat iron rich foods:
egg yolks
dark, leafy greens (spinach, collards)
dried fruit (prunes, raisins)
iron-enriched cereals and grains (check the labels)
mollusks (oysters, clams, scallops)
turkey or chicken giblets
beans, lentils, chick peas and soybeans
talk with your doctor about iron injections. ...Read more
I have had the correct tests for iron overload and I have low iron; should I worry and should I take iron pills?
Iron and Anemia: If you had the tests done, you will know what is the best way to correct your problem. Your doctor will tell you what these tests mean, and will follow you to make sure you are not getting too much iron. Remember, taking iron with vitamin c, and with all vitamins and minerals, take with foot, improves your chances of absorbing the iron to correct your "low iron.". ...Read more
Why can't you take iron pills when you are getting a capsule endoscopy?
Color: Mainly because it changes the color of your intestinal secretions and stool. It also causes constipation. Therefore it may preclude you to have an optimal examination. Most patients getting a capsule endoscopy have anemia, however stopping it for a few days prior to the test is ok and recommended. ...Read more
What to if I am supposed to take iron pills. Can I just take a vitamin with iron?
Dosage: How much iron dosage are you instructed to take. Does the vitamin tablet with iron have that dosage of iron - if yes then ok - if no then that is not for you and you will need to get an iron tablet with the correct dosage. ...Read more
How long does it take for your blood count to start going up when you take iron pills?
About a Month: The average life span of a blood cell is about a month. You would expect it to take at least that long. ...Read more
Should I take iron pills if my iron is 9.4?!? Does that mean im anemic?!? Can I die from it?!?
Anemia: I think you should take iron supplements, a multivitamin and a vitamin c. You won't die from anemia but by addressing it, you will feel a whole lot better. ...Read more
If your anemic only by a little bit and don't take iron pills. Will you die or will it shorten your life by not taking iron pills?
No: But you will not be in top health feeling well ...Read more
Why can't you take iron pills 5-days before colonoscopy? I'am 71 years old and having the colonoscopy in 3-days. I've been off iron pills for 5-days is this alright.
Hello.: Hello. Use of iron can darken tissues. Different doctors request patients to go different periods of time off of iron, prior to a colonoscopy. Take care. ...Read more
Can I take iron pill after seeing my period?
Yes: If it is indicated, as in if you have been told you have low iron levels, you can take an iron supplement daily regardless of the time of your cycle. And if you a vegan or vegetarian, you probably would be best suited by taking an iron supplement regardless. Remember to watch out for constipation from the iron supplement and that it may make your stool black! ...Read more
I have low iron/anemic and 130/80 bp, can you take iron pills and calcium together?
Probably should not: Calcium is known to inhibit the absorption of iron. You need to discuss how to schedule taking these supplements with your physician. ...Read more
My total iron is 20, my ibc 532, saturation is 4 and ferritin is 1 do I need to take iron pills?
Fe deficiency anemia:
You definitely have iron deficiency anemia and you should be on iron. But most importantly, you have t find out the cause of your iron deficiency. Are you bleeding?
You should be evaluated by the gastroenterologist. ...Read more
I am 26 weeks and anemic. I am starting to take iron pills but how has this affected baby so far?
Baby takes your Iron:
The baby takes iron from you as you are it's food source. This may of contributed to your anemia.
If the anemia was not extreme, it should not affect the baby. It is important to take iron now (w/ or w/o stool softeners) so that you can build up your blood levels before delivery. ...Read more
MCV level 78.3 MCH level 25.1 Can I take Iron pills and B12 Together? If so will twice a day be fine?
Yes to both:
It would be better to take iron with food to avoid stomach irritation. It does not matter for B12. You may wish to substitute a multivitamin for B12 once a day. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form.
Practice safe sex. ...Read more
Why might someone throw up whenever they take iron pills?
Stomach irritation:
Iron is a known irritant to the stomach. If iron supplementation is needed and person cannot tolerate oral iron, iron can be given intravenously.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form.
Practice safe sex, if you have sex. ...Read more
Can I take iron pills and UTI prescription at the same time? Thanks in advance.
Antibiotic and Iron: Supplement can be taken together.Get a more detailed answer ›
I used to take iron pills, then I stopped for a month. Now my period is 5 days late?
Pregnancy test: Home pregnancy tests are very accurate. They are the same tests used in a doctors office. They can detect a pregnancy 7-10 days after conception. The best time to take one is when you miss your period. If you doubt the result you can repeat it in 1-2 days. If you were pregnant the hormone level would rise enough for detection. Taking iron pills has nothing to do with this. ...Read more
I am supposed to take iron pills. Can I just take a vitamin, eat liver and cook with iron skillets?
Yes, but also...: Iron pills are often poorly absorbed and cause side effects, so obtaining iron from your diet is a good strategy. Chicken & beef liver are good choices but I strongly advise organically-raised animals. Other good sources of iron include beans, lentils, tofu, spinach, raisins, clams, oysters, beef & chicken. For more info see http://ods. Od.Nih. Gov/factsheets/iron-healthprofessional/. ...Read more
How many times can I take iron pills if my hb is very low and I have large fibroids which needs surgery?
Seesaw issue: The thing is, if you're loosing blood because of the fibroid and they've told you to get it out surgically, you kind of need to get that done first. That's like the hole that sunk the titanic, and iron is barely a bandaid. People often can't tolerate a great deal of oral iron because it causes constipation. It's certainly better than nothing, but the heart of the matter is the fibroids. ...Read more
Due to anemia, I often faint or almost faint. I cannot take iron pills. What can I do to stop this symptom?
The first step is: To confirm the cause of the anemia is iron deficiency. If so, and the anemia is severe, IV iron may be given. ...Read more
Do iron pills help my period?!? . I have a prolonged period and my aunt who is a nurse told me to take iron pills.
No: Iron pills do not help period but can replenish iron from lost blood. ...Read more
I feel very tired and life less. My husband calls me lazy but I try to explain to him I'm just anemic! I take iron pills but it doesn't work! ?
Anemia: Fatigue can because by many medical conditions including anemia. Low blood counts can be due to many things. Taking iron supplementation may not help anemia depending on its cause. You should be evaluated by a physician. ...Read more
I have been having troubles keeping my iron up while donating plasma. I take iron pills, a multi vitamin, and try to eat the correct things but no? ?
Evaluate: See your personal provider to further evaluate the cause. ...Read more
Is it safe to take iron pills while on birth control?
Sure: Positively yes.Get a more detailed answer ›
If I'm anemic can I still donate blood if I don't take iron pills and if I'm on kidney medication?
No: Only in a special situation where an anemic person's blood is urgently needed would anyone want to take an anemic person's blood donation... because it would make the donor even more anemic. Perhaps if an anemic person were the only matching donor remaining in town, and a tranfusion was emergently needed... but that situation should not happen anywhere in modern America. ...Read more
Just got prescribed vyvansa. Nervous about it causing high heart rate. Is that common? Should I get it checked? Can I take iron pills on vyvansa?
Heart rate is: Part of its normal effect but it is usually not a problem. You can take iron pills but make sure you need them! ...Read more


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Problems Concerning needed WYD updates!
As all of you know, there is much to be done to the game of WYDglobal to make it one of the best if not THE BEST MMORPG of the year. Its free to play, but there is so much to be done. Things will be discussed that can be added or altered to make things so much easier and making game play much more enjoyable.
Im going to paraphrase something from Dhar rather than quote it because I dont know where I heard it, but I know it was from one of the people who interviewed him. Nonetheless, what Dhar had said was that the game of WYD is one of the oldest MMORPG's and yet, it is one of the only MMORPGs that does not have a buddy list.
Which brings me to my first concern about the game. Im mentioning this first because I strongly believe that if we were to have a buddy list, that gameplay would be much more fun and interesting. Both guilds and hunting parties would be much easier to obtain and control. Being able to tell who is online and in which server would be so beneficiary to the guild masters that it would make the jobs of the subleaders easier as well. Instead of having to waste shouts to get all online members of the guild to come to that one particular server would save loads of money. All one must do is go to that server that is says that person or group of people is on and kindly ask them to come to which ever server the guild is a citizen of. So much easier than shouting at all online members.
Something else that is agreed upon by many bloggers and dhar is that there should be another world. The current worlds consist of Armia, Azran, Noatun, Snowfield, and Erion. I think with the addition of another town along with a various amounts of monsters to choose from would highten the excitement of any player.
Dhar, I know your probably reading this, so please be sure that the GM read this blog. Im writting this particularly for them to read. I have gathered much information about interviews and suggested additions to the game that people think would be more fun. Something you mentioned was a new set of armours. Everyone gets bored of the same thing when creating a new character. I cant say new skills because the staff has already added skills, however, they were only skills for the beastmaster. Something new for the Foema would be nice. Nonetheless, the same armour does get a little dule after a while. A full cutomization of armour would be nice. Such as adding jewls to the armour itself for various different stats. Instead of the normal 4 gems that we have already, there could be another 4 gems to be added that increase mana, hp, and things such as this. Like adding open slots on the armour for putting in new gems. Something that was discussed.
Now, this is not the least important thing, however, it would be a very big add on to the game as a whole. Dhar was just recently interviewed by Caligster if Im not mistaken when he was asked the question about future updates that he thinks are needed. He mentioned something about being able to customize your own individual character such as their skin tone, sex (male female), hair color, and basic clothing that is on the character when they have no armour equiped. Things like this to be added would be someone an individual instead of everyone looking the same. As of now, you have four choices, Beastmaster,Transknight,Foema, and Hunter. First two being the males and last two being the females. Distinguishing players by sex is hard when a man has a foema based on her MAP (magic attack power)
These are just a few things to be considered by the staff as add ons to the game as a whole. Attracting players would be much much easier if you had more appealing features such as the buddy list or full out player customizations.
Thank you all for reading and . . . . . . . . . .
2 Responses to "Problems Concerning needed WYD updates!"
yes soloran you are sooooo right, WYD is a very good game which needs a LOT of work to be done, one of the major downside is that it is just the smallest game out there, look at ANY other game where the maps are MASSIVE ( won't say silkroad so they won't be frustrated 😛 ) also a buddy list is a crucial thing, I think the add gems to armor thing could be like diable which is really awesome, I think you guys try to take what makes the big games big and add it to wyd, hope the developers get to hear us @@
Anyway soloran really well done


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Sunday, December 1, 2013
As I've said before, I wasn't a huge fan of the first one. I personally feel a movie is a waste if you can't see what's going on. I'm guessing V/H/S 2 learned from the mistakes of the first one. This is unbelievably awesome. We only have 4 stories this time, but that seems to be the magic number. We have ghosts, zombies, the end of the world and some scary as hell aliens. This is the horror movie I have been waiting for.
I have not seen anything this scary in a long ass time. It's a breath of fresh air, and it reminds you there are still some filmmakers that know what the hell they're doing. This time it's all about point of view, but we can actually see what's going on. The thing I loved most is you feel like you're right there, and you're going through hell along with the characters. It's amazing how believable each segment is.
This is a 5/5. It's not stupid B movie crap that has been plaguing Netflix recently. It's scary, evenly spaced, and just very well done. The actors are what sell the whole thing. You almost have to remind yourself these horribly disturbing tapes aren't real. Go out and buy it. This is something every horror fan needs to see and own. It's hands down the best horror movie of 2013.
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The Great Nippulini Challenge
Part 2 with Sara and Ben
With your hosts: the Great Fredini and Julie Atlas Muz.
Performed before an over stimulated audience at Sideshows by the seashore, in Coney Island, Brooklyn, on June 18, 2004.
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In this blog post I will be investigating the action/adventure film field and considering the importance of genre and narrative, with reference to both theorists (namely Vladimir Propp and Tzvetan Todorov) and the seminal 1988 Bruce Willis box-office hit: Die Hard. Not only is it one of my favourite films of all time – every Christmas at Tyneside Cinema it gets screened and I'm always there! – but it truly has something for everyone. Warning: spoilers ahead!
I'll begin by offering a brief background of the film. Die Hard could be considered to have reinvented the action/adventure genre. Since its release, many other films have emulated some of the typical features of the film, such as the few, plain pieces of clothing worn by the protagonist(s) and one liners/catchphrases used by the central character(s). An example of such emulation is the 1994 Keanu Reeves film, Speed. Die Hard was Bruce Willis' breakthrough role and it also allowed Alan Rickman to break into Hollywood portraying villains (Sheriff of Nottingham, anyone?).
The impact of Die Hard has been such that it has created its own sub-genre in the action/adventure field which I will refer to as the Die Hard genre (original, I know). This applies to a film set in a limited location such as a single building, a la Nakatomi Plaza, which is under attack.
So is the concept of genre important? Well, it is certainly a very simple, but necessary, concept. It is derived from the French word meaning 'kind' or 'type' and in theory can be applied, not just to film, but to any form of media product; however, it is now mostly associated with television programmes and films.
Genre, as mentioned in Media and Meaning: An Introduction, is:
"A straightforward means of classifying products according to the elements they share in common – most notable narrative form, setting, characters, subjects and themes." (Stewart, Lavelle, Kowalzke; 2004; 41)
With Die Hard being an action/adventure film, there are certain conventions or expectations that you, as a consumer of the text, expect to see. As Nick Lacey describes…
"Film producers use the concept in both the production (knowing what to include and the audience to target) and marketing (selling via posters, trailers and so on) of texts…" (Lacey; 2005; 46)
In my example of Die Hard, those precious and deprived few who have yet to see this masterpiece of cinema would expect to see certain features that are consistent with the action/adventure genre. These features include; explosions, gunfire, bloodshed, an 'all-out' main protagonist, an archetypal opposite of the 'hero' as the main villain, and a general theme of good triumphing over evil. All of these are present and correct in Die Hard and therefore fulfil part of the audience's expectations.
As mentioned in 'Media and Meaning', the audience expects certain codes and conventions of the characters too. With McClane, the audience is presented with a policeman – granted, he's off duty – and there are several typical conventions related with the police. American cops carry guns so we would expect the police officer to be armed and to use their gun during the film, as well as being expected to keep a cool head at all times and to think outside of the box. The other side of the stereotypical American policeman in cinema is portrayed by Reginal VelJohnson's character, Sgt Al Powell. He is first seen buying snacks from a petrol service station when he is called over the walkie-talkie. Though seemingly portrayed as lazy at first, using Christmas Eve as an excuse to not bother conducting a thorough search of the Nakatomi building (inadvertently saving his own life), he develops and takes a much more active part in the film.
Holly McClane is portrayed as a very strong and independent character. Movie-Action.com sum it up best when William C. Martel writes:
"Holly has a love of self reliance and independence so strong that she risks her life by standing up to the terrorists, as in the scene on page 54-I and 54-J [of the script] where Holly confronts Hans, slyly calling him an idiot and stating that "Personally, I don't enjoy being this close to you," in order to get medical help and bathroom privileges for the other hostages."
Despite being independent, she still needs rescuing by John McClane and therefore fits into the typical convention of an action genre lead female.
The main villain, Hans Gruber, also follows typical conventions. His choice in expensive suits and extensive education make him appear smarter and more powerful than McClane, making it seem possible that he could in fact mastermind such a scheme as the one that unfolds in the film. He is also of German nationality which, in recent history, has always been the archetypal race for villains, perhaps also with the Russians – both of which have been in wars with American in the last 70 years.
The cinematography is also typical of the action/adventure genre. Shots are assembled using quick jump cuts to give a sense of pace and action. Close ups are also used not only to show emotions on the faces of the characters but also to pinpoint specific pieces of action or to highlight details the viewer needs to remember. During the scene at 1:28:52, there is a close up of a character's leg when McClane shoots them in the shins. A flare grenade is thrown and followed in close up which results in the entire screen being filled with blinding white light, emulating the effect it might have in real life.
Being a Hollywood action film, Die Hard relies quite heavily on the stunts and visual effects. In the scene at 1:28:52, characters are shooting at the computers, desks, and windows resulting in minor electronic flashes and mini explosions as well as bullet holes peppering the areas of cover used by McClane, Hans, and Karl, and a grenade is thrown to draw McClane out of cover. These events are all expected, or do not feel out of place, in an action/adventure genre film.
The mise-en-scene is also typical of the genre. The antagonist wears an expensive suit (similar to the Mafiosa style) and the villains all carry guns and devices intended to harm. Low-key lighting is used in the action scenes to add a sense of dramatic tension and atmosphere and is used often on the villains to represent their dark, evil side.
In all, the events in Die Hard are predictable of the genre and reaffirm the expected stereotypes and conventions. The audience has a brief understanding of what to expect from the film from the outset and they are not let down by the action that unfolds.
I'll begin my investigation of narrative by firstly looking at what the term means, as there seems to be some confusion on the matter and oftentimes it is misused with plot and story. According to Bordwell and Thompson (1997; 90-92), the story is: "…the set of all events in the narrative, both ones explicitly presented and those the viewer infers…" Bordwell and Thompson describe the plot as being everything that is presented to the audience both visually and audibly in the film. The same theorists describe narrative as "a chain of events in cause-effect relationship occurring in time and space."
Russian theorist Tzvetan Todorov has a widely accepted view of narrative:
"An 'ideal' narrative begins with a stable situation which is disturbed by some power of force. There results a state of disequilibrium; by the action of a force directed in the opposite direction, the equilibrium is similar to the first but the two are never identical." (Todorov; 1977; 111)
This model of disequilibrium can be applied to Die Hard. At the start of the film there is a stable situation; John McClane is travelling to Los Angeles to meet his wife and family for Christmas after a difficult time spent apart. The state of disequilibrium comes in the form of Hans Gruber and his group of bank robbers seizing the Nakatomi Plaza building and holding the workers hostage. It is then up to McClane to solve this problem. The equilibrium is established by the death of the antagonist but this equilibrium is not the same as at the start as several people have been killed (Ellis and Takagi to name two) but McClane and his wife have been brought closer together by these events.
According to Vladimir Propp, there are only eight broad character types within a narrative structure; the hero who reacts to the donor, the villain who struggles against the hero, the 'helper' who directs and assists the hero, the princess who often needs saving, her father, the dispatcher who sends the hero on their quest, and the false hero who takes credit for the hero's actions and tries to marry the princess (Lacey; 2005; 83).
Within Die Hard you have…
Heroes: John McClane; he is trusted with overpowering the robbers and saving the hostages and his wife.
Villains: Hans Gruber and his gang (chiefly Karl) who are holding the Nakatomi building hostage while robbing the vault.
Helpers: Argyle and Sgt Al Powell help McClane throughout the film with Powell offering advice over the radio communicator.
Princesses: Holly McClane (née Gennero), John McClane's wife who is held hostage by the villains.
Donors: The businessman on the airplane at the beginning of the film who gives advice on what to do when he gets back on the ground ("make fists with your toes!").
Dispatchers: Joe Takagi who invites John McClane to the party at Nakatomi Plaza and hires him a limo to bring him to the building complex.
False Heroes: Harry Ellis, who tries to make a deal with the villains and is portrayed early on as a slimy individual, abusing chemical substances and trying to impress or win over Holly with his expensive tastes ("What, are you embarrassed? It's a Rolex.").
Propp noted that these characters are involved in a cause-effect chain and that usually the villain causes the disruption in Todorov's theory of disequilibrium and the hero resolves it. As you can see, most of the character types are represented in Die Hard, therefore allowing the narrative to advance.
Die Hard is an example of a linear cause-effect film as it centres on how McClane reacts to given events created by Gruber. Evidence of this is when Gruber realises McClane has no shoes on and orders his gang to shoot any glass they see making it near impossible for McClane to move around as freely as he was. Throughout the film, the roles are reversed and McClane becomes the instigator, e.g. when he kills the first terrorist and sends the body to Hans Gruber in the lift ("Now I have a machine gun! Ho ho ho!"). The effect of this is that the villain now knows there is a hero in the building capable of ruining his plans, so he must adapt. Another example is when McClane and Gruber meet face-to-face for the first time. Gruber uses his quick thinking to pretend to be one of the hostages and seemingly gains McClane's trust, eventually receiving a gun to aid the two in their joint endeavour. Gruber then attempts to shoot McClane but realises the clip is empty and McClane has tricked him. The narrative is driven forward by the constant one-upmanship until McClane gets the definitive upper hand at the end of the film.
Die Hard contains a multitude of sub-plots that all neatly come to fruition at the end of the film. Martell summarises efficiently, writing:
"From Hans' death, to the Nakatomi Bonds falling like snow, to Holly giving up her gold Rolex (and all the greed [it] symbolizes), to Argyle the limo driver's smashing the getaway car in the underground garage, to the first face-to-face meeting of hero and sidekick (McClane and Powell), to Thornburg getting punched in the nose (for being too nosey), to Dpt. Chief Robinson's officiousness being completely ignored, to Karl's last ditch revenge for his brother's death, to Sgt. Al Powell regaining his ability to shoot his gun, to Holly and McClane reuniting…" (Martell, movie-action.com)
Typical action sequences in films of this genre include car chases, close combat fighting, and myriad shootouts. Die Hard, ostensibly set in a single building, does not feature the former but the latter two are both present in Die Hard's repertoire – including a grizzly and gruelling battle between McClane and Karl seeing John getting shot through the shoulder and Karl being hanged by a chain link.
In conclusion, I think it is clear that genre and narrative are very important concepts. Genres create expectations and allow the audience to guess what is going to unfold before them, something, according to Lacey, the audience looks forward to doing (2005; 46). Genres can, according to Lacey, be defined by what the narrative disruption is (2005; 52). For example, if in a film there are people fighting and shooting each other, it is more than likely an action film!
Narrative can also reveal important information about the social situation at the time. For example, if you look into Die Hard in enough detail you could demonstrate how the film confirms masculinity, emphasizes the economic power of America, and showcases the rise of Japanese businesses.


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Currently I have an 800watt amp w/ 2 12's hooked up in my Hombre.. and I would like to add more in teh bed under my tonneau... I was wondering what all I would need.. if I'd need to boost the size of the initial amp wire going to the batter.. capacitors.. etc..? How would I got about hooking up the other amp and two more subs?
Okay, a few people have gone with audio in bed designs, but usually they are pretty complex and comlicated, I suggest going to a local car audio shop and getting their specific advice on how to setup this, it's not going to be cheap, nor easy to do.
I plan on doing all of the work myself. I'm not looking to connect the cab and the bed, just put my system back there.
You CAN'T do that. A lot of work and preparation goes into this for imaging and such, if you just throw a box of 4 12's in your bed, it will sound like shit, trust me. I don't think you realize how much work actually goes into bed audio (such as imaging, fiberglassing, soundproofing etc...). It's probably not worth your time unless you're willing to pay the big bucks to do it right. Otherwise, I'd find a better incab solution, possibly go with 3 10s or 2 15s. More area than 2 12's (2 12's works out to 226.08 sq/in, while 3 10s works out to 235.5sq/in and even better is 2 15's work out to a massive 353.25 sq/in). What 12's do you have and what amp are you pushing them with, are you looking for more output? Sound Quality?
Right now in my std. cab I have 2 12'' Kenwood Typhoon Series subwoofers, w/ an 800watt Volfenhag 2channel amp. I'm just looking for something (I know this sounds stereotypical) that blasts away the competition in my area. I wanna be heard comin' down the road and I wanna really feel my music.I had planned on purchasing the dynamat spray and coating the bed of my truck w/ it. Maybe even some dynamat sheeting under the tonneau cover to reduce vibration. I hadn't planned on working with fiberglass but I did plan on running plexiglass between two single 15'' boxes and connect the two (sort of like the RF best buy set up).
Stick to in-cab audio, you aren't ready for a project like bed audio yet.
Fiberglassing is almost a must for inbed audio. And you'll need WAY more
preparation than what you listed just for sound deadening.
Your problem is you have weak subs and a weak amp.
IF this: http://www.ikesound.com/product-product_id/2507
Is the Volfenhag amp you have then yeah, you are REALLY underpowering the subs. I assume you have each amplifer channel going to each one of the subs because you cant bridge the amp because the two subs in parallel have a 2ohm load, which would fry your amp. The Subwoofers have an RMS rating of 400 a piece. The amp isn't even rated with RMS ratings, but since it's a 800 watt max then it probably should be rated at 100x2rms @ 4ohm, but since it's overrated for sure, it's probably 75x2rms @ 4ohm. So you're sending your subwoofers about 20% of the power they need. That's your biggest problem right there, you need to buy an amp that properly can power your subs. You'll see a huge gain output once you get an amp that properly power your subs.
Such as this:
Any amp that sends about 800rms At 2ohm mono will fully power your subs.
That sure is the amp that I have... I don't know too much about wiring, I just know how to hook it all up (weird huh)... How would I wire them in parallel if I got the amp you recommended? Would I need to? I just hook each sub up to left and right channel of the amp, I heard something about wiring the subs together.. but.. yeah..
Also do they make boxes that could fit behind my seat for 15s w/o compromising leg room? or would I be better off sticking with 12s? I was thinking of selling the set up I have for as much as I can squeeze out of it.. and buy two apline type R's .. what would be a good amp to power those?
Go there, they explain a lot of "how to" stuff with audio.
TO wire two single voice coil 4ohm subs in parallel is very simple. You simply wire the each postive together and each negative together. That way you have one postive wire and one negative wire going to the amp. That will present the amp with a 2ohm mono load.
Here's a visual:
I kind of doubt you could fit a 15" or 12" Type-R behind a truck seat.
These are VERY long depth mounting subs (the 12" is like 8" of depth, while
the 15" is about 9.5" of mounting depth). You need something definatley
under 8" of mounting depth.
Something like these are pretty shallow for a 15" (Diamond D3)
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=2 844
Do you think two kickerl7s would work?
L7's cost too much for what they accomplish.
the only reason I wondered is because I have a friend who would sell me a pair of L7s w/ truck box for $500.. there only a year old.
Could still do way better for the price. If he offered it for $300-$350,
then it would be worth looking at, but $500 is a rip-off. You can get
refurbished new L7's for $135 (which are better than USed, as they are
fully rebuilt). So I think you should either tell your friend to
drastically reduce the price or tell him to shove it. Because you could get
the same deal, but better for under $350.
Don't believe me?
Yup, brand new model too.
I personally would never get Kicker Square subs. While they CAN get loud, they are some of the worst sounding upper market subs there are. They also tend to have more cone cracks and cone failure rates than any other upper end subwoofer. Think of it as the RX-7 of Subwoofers in reliability...
For that kind of money I'd get Resonant Engineering SE's. They get REALLY loud but sound EXTREMELY good still. Way better sub than the L7.
:clap: Well put. The Square subs tend to get reallllly mushy and muddy sounding. Personally, I've never heard of any L7s cookin, but I've heard of a couple L5s go, even when they aren't overpowered or overplayed.
I even know how much most of the time a recone is for a 12" L7 that Kicker charges. $130 (including shipping)! Seen it happen so many times. The L7 is built just like the L5, only a little beefier here and there. If you put the L7 through a torture test, something will fail, seen it everytime. Another bad thing about the L7 is it requires HUGE ported boxes to get as loud as it does. Hearing a 12" L7 in a 2cu-ft ported then a 3cu-ft ported box made all the output difference in the world. To think though I could have TWO 12" Type-R's in that same 3cu-ft ported airspace and get WAY LOUDER too. It doesn't make for a very good truck sub.
What sub/amp combo would you recommend to get me the slammin' base I desire? Would Alpine TypeR's fit in a truck box?
probably not...
Check out the Pioneer slim mount inverted basket woofer. Sounds great, pounds hard, and is something like 4" thick..
Good amp to go with em'?
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Jealousy is not a good colour on me. Or anyone, but definitely on me, and especially in the toxic incarnation that it has worst affected me.
Let me tell you about the start of my relationship. T and I met when we were both performing in a local show, a production of South Pacific in which I was playing one of the leading roles and he a smaller role.
I was so proud of myself. It was my first production with the theatre company and not only had I scored a leading role, but I had just been accepted into a semi-prestigious music theatre school. I had been acting and singing for not very long, and I truly thought I was all that.
T and I started dating (he was my very first boyfriend, at age 19), and things were good. As we got to know each other better, I discovered that T was an aspiring actor and singer – not a shock since we met performing – but when the next show rolled around in a few months' time I was in for a surprise.
The director of the past show was a singing teacher, one I had started having lessons with since South Pacific, and she was grooming me for the lead role in the upcoming production of "the Baker's Wife", and full of the agconfidence of youth and inexperience, I believed her. I practiced hard and turned up to the auditions with confidence. So did T. I was gunning for us to be cast opposite one another, romantic leads on and off the stage. Alas, it wasn't to be. I was cast in a supporting role, and T as one of the leading men. I was happy for T, but quietly jealous.
As each show rolled around, we both continued auditioning, and the same thing kept happening. Now I know it is community theatre, and it can not only be very political but also much more competitive for girls than guys, but it hurt. I loved theatre, it was my life at that point. But my jealousy was beginning to make me toxic.
It was affecting our relationship, making me sad and resentful of T's success. Instead of supporting him and building him up like I should be, I was saying things that made me feel better – but we're not the sort of thing I should have been saying to my boyfriend. Things like "well there was hardly any competition for the role" or criticisms of his performance. Or even just not being as fully present and happy for him as I should have been. I didn't recognize that while I was upset that my work wasnt getting me anywhere, my lack of support and my less than kind words were hurting him a great deal too.
We have talked about this a lot. A LOT. It has been a big thing in our relationship. And for now, we have both made the decision to stay out of community theatre since the whole scene – not just my jealousy – was not doing us any good as a couple. Maybe one day one or both of us will go back. But right now, us is more important. T is focusing on teaching and the more professional side of performance. I am focusing on music, singing for pleasure (for myself, not others) and my nursing. And that's enough for us.
My jealousy got the better of me, and almost caused some permanent damage to my relationship with my husband. We are still dealing with some of the consequences today. I really hurt T back then. But now that I have moved past it we are better and stronger than ever before.
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