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In this paper, I will examine the formalist perspective of film theory, focusing particularly on the work of Rudolf Arnheim and Jean Mitry. I will begin with an overview of the history of film theory, followed by a description of the emergence of formalism in a previously dominantly realist film world. I will then elucidate how Rudolf Arnheim's views on gestalt psychology and perception shaped formalism and advanced that field of film theory. Subsequently, I will elucidate how Jean Mitry's phenomenological views about aesthetic appreciation and apprehension (by the mind) helped define the importance of aesthetics in the valuing of the film experience. I will examine his writings on The Aesthetics & Psychology Of The Cinema, paralleling his views with that of Arnheim, and describing how formalism evolved during the classical period of film theory.
From the beginnings of film theory in the 1920s, and throughout the classical period ending in the early 1970s, theorists have debated about what film is, what it can be used for, and why it is valued. Because of the many various perspectives, film theory must, of principle, be descriptive; film theorists, therefore, may only describe what film can do, and cannot suggest what film ought to do. In this way, film theorists have ventured to describe film from their particular viewpoint while defending and advocating the importance of that view. As a result, film theory has not progressed linearly; instead, film theory has developed concurrently through constant negotiation, revision, and cultural and historical implication (different film theories have been prominent in different places at different times).
Of the many debates about film theory, what is arguably the most important fundamental debate is that of realism and formalism. During the early classical period of film theory, realism, which, according to Plato and Aristotle is mimesis, dominated. This view suggested that film was representation, and that it served only by imitating nature (reality). Later, particularly in the late 1920s and early 1930s with Soviet cinema, formalist theories emerged which suggested that film does more than merely reproduce reality. Emerging formalists, such as Sergei Eisenstein and Jean Epstein, claimed that film could create experiences and give impressions that reality and nature could not. In Film And Theory: An Introduction, Robert Stam states that "for Epstein, the cinema is 'essentially supernatural. Everything is transformed' (quoted in Abel, 1988, p. 246)" (P. 35). Various theories about how film is more than reality came about. The following statement by Hans Richter aptly describes this phase of film theory: "The main aesthetic problem for the movies, which were invented for reproduction is, paradoxically, the overcoming of reproduction (Ibid., P. 282)". Theorists realized that film need not necessarily imitate reality, tell a story, or represent particular things; in effect, films could be entirely formal. As a result, various kinds of abstract formalist cinema, such as the avant-garde, montage, and pure cinema were produced. In some ways, film became realized as a means of defamiliarization- a way of taking the audience beyond reality.
One major contributor to the advancement of formalist film theory was Rudolf Arnheim who asserted, in the early 1930s, that "vision in general, and film viewing in particular is primarily a mental phenomenon" (Stam, P. 60). As a psychologist, he realized that, since film is apprehended by the senses, understanding perception is key to film theory. His research based in gestalt psychology led him to believe that viewing film is a mental experience where what is on the screen and what is perceived by the senses search for a common structure. In gestalt psychology, the duck-rabbit example is commonly used to elucidate this notion: A group of people are shown a simple drawing. Some believe the image represents a duck, some believe the image represents a rabbit. In actuality, they are not perceiving either, nor are they perceiving differently. What they are perceiving are formal properties (lines, curvature, shade etc), and the idea of the duck and the rabbit are mental structures established through the attention of these formal properties. Some psychologists claim that one immediately perceives the 'wholeness' of the image's formal properties, and then the mind effectively limits this 'wholeness' by structuring mental ideas. This example explains that what is being represented is not nearly as important as how it is being perceived. With this view, Arnheim considered film as "the art par excellence" (Stam, P. 33). He claimed that film, as a combination of reality and artifice, both entertains and distracts, allowing both for the reproduction of reality, as well as the manipulation of reality. This, he said, gave film its artistic merit; through the manipulation of reality, film allows the mind to perceive that which isn't ordinarily perceived.
Accordingly, phenomenologist's aiming to describe how things are perceived began theorizing about film. Jean Mitry, the formalist and phenomenologist who wrote The Aesthetics & Psychology Of The Cinema in 1965, contributed greatly to formalist and aesthetic film theory. His views resembled that of French phenomenologist Maurice Merleau-Ponty who wrote that the phenomenology of realism concerns itself with the world "not as it is, but as it seems (as it is perceived)". These writers recognized that film, as all things, cannot be conscious in themselves; they must be perceived. Therefore, film is always an object of consciousness, and the formal properties are those which are being perceived. Jean Mitry directed this concern towards film theory hoping that a phenomenological perspective could describe the inexpressible, aesthetic perception of film. In his aforementioned book, Mitry does three things: psychologically examines the film experience, describes an aesthetic-linguistic theory of film as a means of symbolic expression, and critically reflects on the history of film theory. In this paper, I will examine his writings about the former two.
In the preface of Aesthetics & The Psychology Of The Cinema, Brian Lewis describes Jean Mitry as being "driven by the 'Wow' experience" (Mitry, P. VII). Mitry wondered how film could generate such wonderful experiences. He considered that film has the capacity for encapsulating and transcendent experience, perhaps even mystical experience. In the vein of Noel Carroll, Mitry believed that this aesthetic experience of film had primarily to do with one's attention to the formal (perceptible) qualities of film. With this in mind, he ventured to establish an aesthetic principle to film as art.
Jean Mitry claimed that early formalists, such as Eisenstein, were "too limited" and "focused too much on stylistics" and not on aesthetics (Mitry, P. 2). Speaking of Arnheim, he stated the following:
"Arnheim talked about aesthetics and talked about perception but didn't go further than a few elementary principles in basing his analysis upon the differences between real events and their reproduction in motion pictures, without attempting to define the why or the wherefore of the differentiation, and without attempting to justify a system of aesthetics based on this evidence" (Mitry, P.2).
Essentially, Mitry claims that Arnheim, one of few who spoke of aesthetics, attached importance without explaining why they're important, or how the aesthetic experience is realized.
Husserl posited that "all consciousness is consciousness of". Therefore, everything must be perceived by consciousness- including consciousness. Furthermore, "consciousness can never visualize pure nothingness"(Mitry, P. 35). However, Mitry, along with most formalists, believes that form, and formal properties, comes nearest to revealing pure nothingness; form without substance is like nothing, but is not nothing. Therefore, attention of formal properties in a work of art, such as film, can allow for one to become conscious of what one is not normally able to be conscious of. The artwork becomes useful in directing our perception in certain ways in order to create or impress a more highly conscious experience. Moreover, because one can be conscious of one's experience, Mitry advocates active awareness of one's experience; film should create an experience affecting one's consciousness, and one should be consciously aware of that experience.
Because film has this way of directing perception and affecting consciousness, cinema is "a means of expression, which allows only the translation of feelings and emotions and is incapable of expressing ideas" (Mitry, P. 13). Images are photographed and chosen as "a means of expression whose extension (ie. logical and dialectical organization) is language" (Mitry, P. 14). The images are symbols which immediately translate into feelings and thoughts via perception. This occurs on a visceral level, as though the aesthetics are perceived and affect one's feelings and thoughts instantly and effortlessly. The feelings of the artist are, therefore, immediately translated into the viewer's experience, provided that the viewer attends the artwork in a similar manner. Because of this, Mitry considers "film as a developed language, that is lyrical rather than rational" (Mitry, P. 16). In this way, Mitry accounts for the aesthetic and artistic importance of film, as well as the valuing of the film experience.
Mitry's formalist view on film theory is just one of many influential formalist theories from the classical period that is, to this day, being reviewed, altered, and developed, not to mention the myriad of theories developed by the various other branches of film theory. Considering its history, I believe it is safe to suggest that film theory will never be an exact science, nor will it ever provide dogmatic definitions of what film is, what it can be used for, or why it is valued. As new perspectives are found, and old perspectives constantly change, film theory will always be an exponentially growing area of interest and never-ending debate.
Works Cited
Stam, Robert. Film Theory: An Introduction. United Kingdom: Blackwell Publishing, 2000.
Mitry, Jean. The Aesthetics And Psychology Of The Cinema. Trans. Christopher King. USA: Indiana University Press, 1977.

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Gardner's baseball bloodlines include his father, former major league player and manager, Billy Gardner Sr. The senior Gardner is the former manager of the Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins in the 1980s. He played for ten major league seasons during 1954 to 1963 and was a member of the 1961 New York Yankees World Series championship team.
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A 10-mile trail between Pioneers Park and Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center could connect some of the area's last remnants of tallgrass prairie, once home to bison and antelope but now largely plowed up or paved over.
But the Prairie Corridor on Haines Branch project — publicly promoted Thursday by a broad group of public and private backers — could also help lead Lincoln into the future.
Supporters say it will promote ecotourism, support environmental education, add to the city's trail system and preserve the prairie.
"We have a generational opportunity here, folks," said conservationist and photographer Michael Forsberg, chairman of a 16-member committee leading fundraising and community engagement efforts.
"We can create this prairie corridor and we can link prairie together. We can ensure an even greater tallgrass prairie experience to our children and grandchildren as Lincoln continues to grow."
The project's partners — the city's Parks and Recreation Department, the Lincoln Parks Foundation, the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District and Spring Creek Prairie — identified a roughly 7,600-acre priority area, a 10-mile swath that would be restored to tallgrass prairie with a limestone trail connecting Pioneers Park, Conestoga Lake, Denton and Spring Creek Prairie.
Much of the land — 5,300 acres — is already protected, either inside the boundaries of the park and prairie or acquired through prior purchases and easements.
The effort to complete the corridor won't be cheap. They've put a rough $22 million estimate on the project, but that could vary with what it costs to buy the land or acquire easements, said Nicole Fleck-Tooze of the Parks and Recreation Department.
And it won't happen overnight. They'll have to work with dozens of landowners, and they won't use eminent domain, so it's unclear how long it will take to piece together all of the parcels, she said.
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But they've already raised some of the money and finished some of the work: They conserved another 800 acres, re-established 100 acres of tallgrass prairie and protected 90 acres of virgin prairie. The city also rebuilt a trail through Pioneers Park — to connect with the Bison Trail and the rest of the city's trails network — and built the beginning of the limestone trail that ends, for now, just east of Southwest 56th Street.
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Later this month, the council will consider a long-term interlocal agreement with the natural resources district and a memorandum of understanding with Spring Creek Prairie, to formalize those partnerships, Fleck-Tooze said.
The council will also be asked to approve moving $400,000 from the Parks and Recreation Department's budget to the Lincoln Parks Foundation, which will serve as the lead fundraiser for the corridor project. The interest from that $400,000 endowment will be used to maintain work that's been done so far, she said.
The department and the foundation made similar arrangements with Trago Park, Sherman Field and Hazel Abel Park, she said.
Thursday, the vision of a completed corridor was lauded as a way to turn Lincoln into a tourist destination, and attract an educated and environmentally minded workforce.
Heather Keele, president of the parks foundation, noted the term Silicon Prairie had become part of Lincoln's brand. Most focus on the silicon part — the tech startups moving to the city.
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The Union for the Reconstruction of Romania - URR is asking for the Adrian Nastase's government resignation for the genocide in the Health system.
The government resignation is the minimum consequence that should be involved by the fact that the number of the deceased retired persons in a month has doubled in comparison with the average of other months, this due to the lack of compensated medication. Naturally, the death of so many people should have drastic penal consequences.
The Union for the Reconstruction of Romania - URR is thinking that the fact that not even the Minister of Health is not accepting to resign, though its servilism towards the government policy contributed very much to the disaster within this particular filed is quite unbearable. The Minister of Health is still sustaining, showing an unmistakable PSD patterned insolence, the embezzlement of the Health funds by the Minister of Finances to other fields of activity and is deluding himself with the ridicule idea that the physicians' protests are due to the fact that it would develop a reform against the communist structures of the Ministery of Health.
We are stating that the manner in which the Minister of Health is bragging with the integration of the Romanian Health in Europe, due to the fact that the Romanian physicians' diplomas are recognized there is nevertheless cynical. This fact can not help the sick that dye in their arms here in Romania. It is not the diplomas that can save their lives, but a health system that can be useful to them when they most need it. We will be far away from Europe as long as the chronic sick people end up in hospitals agonizing and can not be saved anymore because they couldn't take their necessary compensated medication, while the sick people with mental disorders commit suicide because they have no more antidepressives.
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These two graphs show the same thing: changes in temperature over time. The top graph shows a series of different measurements confirming the same trend while the bottom graph has consolidated the data into one average line which is likely easier to understand line (the shaded grey area represents the variation around the average). The top graph is from Kaufman et al. (2009) in the journal Science and the bottom graph is from the Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S (www.arcus.org/synthesis2k/synthesis/index.php). The researchers were asking the question, how does current change in climate compare to historic (i.e. paleo) changes in temperature and are contemporary change in temperature significantly different than in the past. In this study the scientists used previously published "proxy" measurements of temperature history in the Arctic using lake sediment cores, glacial ice cores and tree ring data. The use of proxy measurements are common when assessing paleoclimates as they are science's way of obtaining data from past environments.
The y-axis shows temperature anomaly in degrees Celsius. Temperature anomaly measures deviations from an average. Therefore in these graph 0.0, on the y-axis, represents the long-term temperature average and points above and below 0.0 represent changes in temperature with respect to that average. For example, the average temperature at year 500 AD was below the long-term average of temperature over the time-period of Year 0 to Year 2000 A.D. What the take-home message is from this graph is that since Year 0 the Arctic has actually been experiencing a long-term cooling trend; that is, until recently. Starting at approximately 1900 there is a steep increase in temperature anomaly. The top graph demonstrates this temperature change using four different measurements (as noted by the multiple citations at the top of the graph). Notice too that on the bottom graph is the addition of a red line. This red line is temperature measurements using actual temperature records made with modern instruments. In the original Science article the authors also point out the five warmest decades over this 2000 year period have occurred between 1950 and 2000.
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You can make your own mayonnaise with simple ingredients from the pantry! I recommend using a hand mixer when you first learn to make this recipe. Once you get a feel for how to create the right consistency, follow the same steps using a blender to save time. Good, homemade mayonnaise lasts at least a week in the refrigerator. Substitute it in any recipe that calls for its store-bought counterpart for enhanced flavor!
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Within a day of completing Aatish Taseer's debut novel The Temple-goers, I found myself in the eerie position of living out an episode from the book. Staying in a borrowed apartment in New York City, Taseer's protagonist—also called Aatish Taseer—steps out and lets the door slam shut, only to realize at that precise instant that the keys are inside. Minor details aside, my drama in real life ended in much the same way, with brass flakes flying, the lock's components giving way one by one under a powerful drill, finally leaving a hole in the door.
It was coincidence. But fresh off the novel, it was yet more evidence that the lines between fiction and reality are very, very blurred in The Temple-goers. By itself, this is not a new phenomenon in Indian writing in English: When Vikram Seth's A Suitable Boy appeared in 1993, Kolkata society spent many merry hours identifying the inspirations behind the dramatis personae. More recently, Marrying Anita (2008), journalist Anita Jain's account of a groom-hunt in New India, offered its only pleasures in the guessing game.
"She had been married into a small princely state, but her husband had deserted her just months after their marriage. She had joined politics as a young bride, defeated her husband in his own constituency and risen steadily... Then four years ago, she had gone back to the state as its chief ministerial candidate and won."
The almost-complete absence of humour—one of the rare instances is the nomenclature of Chamunda's "small breakaway state on the border of Delhi", the deliciously wicked Jhaatkebaal—the reportage-heavy, Naipaulesque writing (V.S. is another of the "isn't-that…" characters here, this one credited with titling the book) and, most of all, the liberal use of recent headlines keep alive the fact-or-fiction conundrum for the longest time. Patience is a prerequisite for The Temple-goers, for the novel begins to come together about 100 pages in, and it is much later that the thinly veiled autobiography reveals itself to be a literary device.
Perhaps more than any recent Indian novel in English, The Temple-goers doesn't only talk about life on the edge, it lives there as well. Recognizing the precipice that is India's much-touted moment, Taseer weaves a tale of entitlement and aspiration that precludes happy endings with the same easy violence that has Aatish, the protagonist, reeling in shock outside his violated New York apartment.
Balancing Aatish—at home in Lutyens' Delhi, on first-name terms with the drawing-room culturati—is on-the-make gym trainer Aakash, who lives in a squalid government colony in Jhaatkebaal's Sectorpur and is constantly on the look-out for the "upgrade". If Aatish is representative of the effete elite, cocooned in the knowledge of where he comes from, Aakash symbolizes the seething ambition of the cash-rich middle classes, hungry for a destination just out of sight. Aatish's obvious pedigree wins Aakash's obeisance, yet, it is Aatish who finds himself envying Aakash, the temple-goer, rooted in the certainties of a religion and a destiny that he himself is denied.
India lives in this maelstrom of pent-up energies, in the stories of Zafar, the Urdu teacher; Megha, the overweight girl who has to be "lipo'd" for a suitable match; the senior superintendent of police who conjectures in a crowded room that a girl was murdered because she was found "in an objectionable but not compromising position".
In The Temple-goers, Taseer holds up a meticulously crafted mirror to reality. You might not like what it reflects much, but try looking away.
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To begin with, clients are asking agencies to do more for less money. The old shibboleth about agency media "clout" never really was entirely accurate because most media deals were based on client spend not agency spend and most clients established a base with the media that served as a benchmark for increases unless considerably more money was invested with the particular media company. Yes, agency "bank accounts" have something to do with it as they "threaten" the media, but media companies aren't going to lose money and give away inventory either. And the really big advertisers aren't happy about using their leverage for the smaller accounts at the agency.
Now that digital media companies are doing overall agency deals and trading desks are set up to negotiate in real time, the push for media efficiency gets more acute. Even so, clients are keeping agency servicing fees front and center and agency operating costs are getting tighter. So what's an agency to do?
Let's get back to agency compensation. Most media agencies are building their offerings beyond just traditional and digital media planning and buying. They are adding Account Directors and new divisions specializing in such areas as sports, healthcare, entertainment, PR, retail and other categories. Media agencies are also creating content divisions and branding units and now taking the "ownership" lead with clients with account handling. Most of these functions are fee based with incentives or performance metrics attached to them. It's now less about billings and more about income, profits and costs. Yes, cost management and cost control are critical. Clients demand lower servicing fees and agencies must focus on operational efficiency. So where does the creative function come into play? Here's where it gets interesting.
As holding companies have grown bigger and have been on a spree to add all sorts of digital expertise to their assets, creative boutiques have also increased. Really top notch creative people who decided they had enough of the corporate money game and want to reach out on their own to do great, unusual, breakthrough creative work. Taking on assignments from all brand advertisers. Often when they are asked to pitch and a client wants "full service" they need a media agency to go along. So they look for a media agency either with a holding company or an independent because it's not likely they would hire a staff of their own media people. Here's where the blasphemy part comes in!
What if the full service media agency becomes the lead? What if media agencies start adding "creatives" to their organizations as employees or strategic partners? Interesting isn't it? And not so far fetched because the digital world has also made media and creative almost inextricable. Creatives reporting into media agencies? Wow. Media agencies today have more data resources and consequently more consumer insights available to guide creative -- and more media channel opportunities to explore than ever before. I've been asked about this from media agencies and creative people. Will creative people even think about it let alone embrace it? I don't know. But it sure seems possible and will definitely turn the agency business on its ear.
Mike Drexler is co-founder and Managing Partner of Drexler/Fajen & Partners, a media consultingand agency review firm that works with advertisers to evaluate their agencies' performance. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com
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Keller ISD Solo and Ensemble Contest – Entry Instructions Contest Date: May 14, 2016
**NOTE: Entry deadline is April 1
**NOTE: Duets are not allowed unless they are double concertos with accompaniment.
Prior to filling out the online form you will need:
- Your first and last name. For ensembles, you will need a list of everyone performing.
- Your instrument/equipment. For ensembles, you will need a list of all instruments/equipment used.
- The composer and/or arranger names. For colorguard, use the "artist" of the piece.
- The correct title of the piece including any numbers that are listed
- The movement numbers and titles
- The "class" of the piece (1, 2 or 3)
Find this by looking it up on the Texas PML http://www.utexas.edu/uil/pml/browse If your piece is not listed, ask your band director for help
Click the following button to access the online entry form:
After you have completed the form you will need to pay your fees. It is best if you pay all of your solo and ensemble fees at one time, as there is a $3 fee per transaction.
Remember! Students must pay all solo and ensemble fees by May 1st or they will be removed from the contest!
Follow the steps below to access your school store and pay for the event.
The KISD Web Store link is, https://intouch.kellerisd.net.
Username = student's 6 digit Keller ISD student ID number
Password = student's last name (exactly as they used to enroll in school and it is case sensitive)
Once logged in, they will follow these steps to pay online:
- Under 'Who are you shopping for?', click on the student's name
- Under 'Shop', click on 'Items At Student's School'
- Next to 'Categories', click on 'Band'
- Select the item(s) you want to purchase and click on 'Buy'
- Click on 'Checkout' and follow the prompts to complete the checkout process
Once checkout is completed, a receipt will automatically appear on the screen.


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By: Jhenifer Costa, South American Division News & Adventist Review
A group of Seventh-day Adventist bikers was among the more than 20,000 who attended the 22nd National Bikers Gathering in Artur Nogueira, Sao Paulo, Brazil, from April 20-22, 2018. Adventist bikers and other church members made the most of the national event to organize a health fair that provided various services to attendees.
"It was a joint effort between Adventist bikers' clubs across Sao Paulo State," said regional Adventist bikers' coordinator Adriano Marquetto. "And it was a great opportunity to share a message of hope and quality of life with thousands of bikers."
Marquetto said it is refreshing to witness the contribution of Adventist bikers. "Everywhere I go, I see that there are many Adventist bikers involved in mission," he said.
It is the third health fair organized by the Adventist Bikers Club, a group launched 13 years ago and now present in various Brazilian cities. In its third edition, volunteers offered blood sugar tests, blood pressure check-ups, massages, and shared tips on how to better take care of one's health through diet and physical activity.


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MEDIA ADVISORY: Trayvon Martin Legal Implications to be Discussed by MU Law Panel
April 9th, 2012
By Jerett Rion
The University of Missouri School of Law and the MU Difficult Dialogues Program will host a panel discussing the many aspects of the recent Trayvon Martin case. MU experts in law, psychology and the media will participate in the "Implications of the Death of Trayvon Martin."
The panel will discuss issues including: Florida's "Stand Your Ground Law", general self-defense law, social psychology of racial bias, and how media coverage affected the Trayvon Martin case.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit: http://law.missouri.edu/news/#mitchell-040612.
Panelists include:
David Mitchell, associate professor of law at the MU School of Law
Bruce Bartholow, associate professor of psychological sciences at MU
Kent Collins, associate professor and chair of radio-television journalism at MU
Roger Worthington, professor of counseling psychology & higher education at MU, will moderate the panel.
1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Monday, April 9
Courtroom, Room 112, Hulston Hall
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Disney Parks has premiered a new behind-the-scenes featurette for "Pandora: The World of Avatar," the new attraction based on the James Cameron film that's coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park this coming Summer.
The aim of it is to transport guests to a visually-stunning world complete with floating mountains and bioluminescent rainforest. There's also two big rides – the family-friendly Na'vi River Journey will send guests down a sacred river for an encounter with a Na'vi Shaman. The second is the Flight of Passage which will offer the jaw-dropping experience of riding on a Banshee over Pandora.
The park will open well ahead of any of the four sequels to "Avatar" which are in the works for a December 2018, 2020, 2022 and 2023 release.


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Downbeat LA's band Soultones recently helped celebrate the wedding of Clark and Lara Tesora in Garden Grove, CA. Between dance sets at the reception, we had the opportunity to experience the impressive animated GIF booth setup, The Bosco. Our singers and band members had so much fun with this creative team - as did all of the wedding guests - so we decided to find out more about the company!
This "luxury and high tech social media photo booth" is based in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco, and is known for creating custom, creative photography installations and experiences for clients. They have an impressive portfolio of previous work, and exploring their website's case studies alone gives you an inside look at the company's grand scale collaborations with global brands and products. Here are some of our favorites:
To see how these GIFs and experiences are created, take a look at the innovative Bosco Multicam:
To find out more about this awesome company, visit their website: www.thebosco.com


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Love Happens
I have seen Love Happens before. Not literally, but it's one of those films where the story and characters are so familiar that you'll swear somebody pulled the old bait and switch on you and swapped the reel with one of the hundreds of other romantic comedies similar to it. It's nothing more than a routine stock picture that attempts nothing new and falls back on every rom-com tradition you can possibly think of. Much like Kanye West's behavior at an awards show, the movie is predictable, down to the letter, but unlike Kanye West, you still end up liking Love Happens. It's charm is inescapable.
Aaron Eckhart plays Burke, a self help guru and author of the book, "A-Okay," a tool to help those who have lost a loved one reclaim their life and move on. When we meet him, he is on a tour promoting the book, stopping in various cities throughout the nation and his latest stop has placed him in Seattle for a few days, hosting seminars and working as a life coach to a number of people who have come to employ his methods of letting go. What they don't know is that he leads a double life, pretending to be happy and teaching others to be happy while dealing with his crushing depression left over by the loss of his wife who died in a car accident three years ago. Though he has a number of steps that teach his readers to move on, he can't follow them himself, hiding his own demons away and putting on a fake façade for his adoring crowds. Meanwhile, Eloise, played by Jennifer Aniston, has found out that her wanna-be rock star boyfriend has once again cheated on her and she is leaving him for good. The two meet and although Eloise blows Burke off initially, they eventually come to like each other, but the issue of Burke's depression hinders their relationship.
The problem with Love Happens is that it is incredibly derivative of other romance movies. The story of a spouse dying and the widower having to get over it while finding love in other places is conventional. The many twists and turns it takes are cliché. It even sports some horrible lines of dialogue that are supposed to be touching, but come off as just plain stupid. No, this is not a particularly well written movie. But Eckhart and Aniston are very likable and work well together, not entirely negating the film's sameness, but elevating it above the drudgery we've become accustomed to in the genre.
Personally, I found Burke to be an interesting character, however common he may be. Though he does put on a guise to hide his emotional pain, you do feel like he really does care about these people. He knows what it feels like to lose someone you love and doesn't want anyone else to have to share that pain. Some may find his ways contradictory ("Hypocrite!" his father-in-law yells at him at one of his speeches), but he doesn't do it purposely. In fact, he does it with good intentions, but just can't follow his own rules, telling his followers that alcohol is not a means to an end and will not help you get rid of your sorrows, yet he drinks constantly, usually in secret, for the very purpose he pretends to oppose.
His character, spearheaded by the terrific Eckhart is the heart and soul of this movie, but the script ignores him far too often and goes on needless tangents, like an uninteresting side plot involving one of Burke's conference attendees who has lost his child. Yes, the loss of a child is sad and any human being with a soul will feel bad for this man, but his story is more schmaltzy than the already overly dramatic love story, which you've really got to try hard to do.
The most heartfelt moment in all of Love Happens is offset by an unintentionally funny slow clap which, at least for me, has forever been ruined by Not Another Teen Movie, which hilariously spoofed this tired emotional ploy. This is only one example of the many tried and true formulas the film uses that come off as strikingly dull. Actually, most moments meant to be serious are noticeably scripted and work only on the most basic levels. I understood the hardships the characters had gone through, but I didn't really care. That was its main problem, but once again, the talents of the two stars shine through and their charming personalities push this one to its conclusion. Love Happens is nothing special (and with such a generic title, it's not much of a surprise), but I think there's enough here for a look-see.
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By: Cori Bazemore-James (Seneca)
ISAN Chair and ACPA19 Indigenous Advisor
ACPA18 Convention hosted the first meetings of ACPA's newest network – the Indigenous Student Affairs Network (ISAN). The purpose of ISAN is to create a professional home for folx who work in Indigenous Student Affairs (ISA) offices in higher education. The offices where this work happens go by many names, such as Native American Student Affairs, American Indian Student Services, etc., and typically focus on the retention of Indigenous college students. Although I am a member of the Native, Aboriginal, and Indigenous Network (NAIN), I found a need for creating ISAN from my research with ISA directors from across the U.S. While NAIN is for folx who identify as Indigenous, ISAN is for folx who work supporting Indigenous students.
Thereis no definitive literature stating when ISA programs started existing in their current format on our college campuses. They often began informally in one of two ways in the 1980s and 1990s. Some began with a Native American student club, an advisor, and a dedicated meeting space (Wright, 1985) which grew with Native student activism (Minthorn & Marsh, 2016). Others started with the hiring of a single Native person into some academic department or student affairs office, who was continuously assigned greater amounts of responsibility for supporting Native students more broadly (Bazemore-James, 2017). Today, ISAs appear as either a single ISA person within a multicultural office or as a stand-alone ISA office with one or more staff.
There are currently no published empirical studies about ISA nor any national or international professional organizations specific to the ISA functional area. In my research (Bazemore-James, 2017), I found ISA folx are often siloed within and across institutions and in need of community in the same ways they provide community for students. ACPA implemented the Strategic Imperative for Racial Justice and Decolonization (SIRJD) in November 2016. The SIRJD describes ACPA's renewed focus to reduce the oppression of communities of color and Native Americans and provide leading research and scholarship; tools for personal, professional, and career development; and innovative praxis opportunities for members that will actively inform and reshape higher education.With the support of NAIN and the National Coalition for the Advancement of Natives in Higher Education (NCANHE), I proposed the creation of ISAN to the ACPA President Stephen Quaye in October, 2017, which was quickly approved and greatly supported. I connected with another NAIN member, Dr. Stephanie Waterman (Onondaga) who was also performing ISA research in Canada. Together with some volunteers, we located 311 individuals working in ISA within 139 ISA programs in institutions across the U.S. and Canada and invited them to join ACPA and the newly formed ISAN. From that list, 85 new folx became members of ACPA and ISAN, and 24 attended the ACPA18 Convention.
The first convening of ISAN members was a huge success. We held 2 official ISAN meetings during the ACPA18 Convention, and members spent time connecting with one another throughout their time in Houston. We networked with each other and with NAIN, attended ACPA sessions and programs together, connected over meals, and attended local Houston attractions. Some of the favorite activities mentioned were Culture Fest, the 20th Anniversary Cabaret, and the Houston Rodeo! The new ISAN members expressed how important and renewing it was to connect with others in ISA. They were able to discuss similar issues they are facing, exchange programming ideas, and provide guidance on navigating institutional structures. They were also able to connect for the first time with folx who work in Indigenous non-profit organizations, such as the National Indian Education Association, Indigenous Education, Inc., and the American Indian College Fund. And of course, they made many connections with others throughout all of ACPA. ISAN members expressed how welcomed they felt by ACPA as a whole and how grateful they were to see the Elders and land acknowledgements be so integrated into the convention. Many signed up for leadership positions in ISAN and plan to return to ACPA19 in Boston in March 2019.
The experience of creating ISAN has been an honor. I am truly humbled by the success we saw this year, and by the momentum that has continued beyond the convention. Creating a new professional network for a relatively new field comes with the potential for many difficulties, but we did not have any such issues as this group is clearly very dedicated to the larger goals of supporting the next generation of Indigenous scholars.We have succeeded at creating a much needed community for ISA folx. A few of the new members expressed they felt as though the Creator had brought us together at the time they needed it most. We are only in the beginning stages of this new endeavor, and I am excited to see how far we go. If you work in ISA or otherwise want to join our efforts, we welcome you to join the ISAN network and also join the conversation on the ISAN Facebook Page.
Bazemore-James, C. (2017). Creating Ganë:gwe:göh: The Roles and Experiences of Indigenous Directors of Indigenous Student Affairs. Unpublished manuscript, University of Georgia, Athens, GA.
Minthorn, R. S. & Marsh, T. E. J. (2016). Centering indigenous college student voices and perspectives through photovoice and photo-elicitation. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 47, 4-10.
Wright, B. (1985). Programming success: Special student services and the American Indian college student. Journal of American Indian Education, 24(1), 1–7.


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Spark Talking Bug Identifier/
See kids, science IS fun. The Spark Taking Bug Identifier helps kids identify different kinds of bugs. When I first saw this, I assumed it would just magically spit out the species name, but I was pleasantly surprised to find out that it demands a bit more interaction and learning than that. The budding scientist has to look at the bug through the magnifying glass and answer a series of yes or no questions to help analytically determine the species. An alarm sounds if the bug identified is potentially dangerous... otherwise I guess you you are free to capture/eat/torture it (this part isn't clearly defined in the product description). (Found through Babygadget)


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Information of boxing are dated again to the Summer time period of the 3rd millennium BC and the Egyptian period of the 2nd millennium BC making it the oldest sport within the history of time, subsequently combating with fists the most pure form of fight to man. Grove maintains a secure distance from Paez, sometimes operating away from a chasing Paez who is intending to place out Paez with a devastating right-left hook. A boxer-puncher is a well-rounded boxer who is able to battle at shut range with a mix of method and power, usually with the flexibility to knock opponents out with a combination and in some cases a single shot.
When a boxer is knocked down, the other boxer must instantly cease fighting and move to the furthest neutral nook of the ring till the referee has both ruled a knockout or called for the battle to proceed. Referees additionally be sure that the boxers do not use holding tactics to prevent the opponent from swinging.
Once the punch has been evaded, the boxer "weaves" again to an upright place, rising on either the outside or inside of the opponent's nonetheless-prolonged arm. All these preventing positions can be used by any fighter in several situations. It might doubtless give Grove the space benefit on condition that he was successful-and-run fighter.
Professional boxing is forbidden in Iceland , 60 Iran , Saudi Arabia and North Korea It was banned in Sweden till 2007 when the ban was lifted however strict restrictions, including four three-minute rounds for fights, have been imposed. If a boxer is right-handed (orthodox), his left hand is the lead hand and his right hand is the rear hand.
A lot to the chagrin of the foremost television and cable networks, and some jingoistic fans, the sport has been siphoned into ethnic, world enclaves – with many American fighters toiling in relative obscurity. At finest, boxing has usually been depicted on display as the epitome of the gladiator spirit, a caricature even – with two fighters punching one another at will until one falls.


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A True Kindness
British Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks tells an extraordinary story of his visit to Kosovo during the war. He interviewed Sir Michael Jackson, head of NATO forces in Pristina, Kosovo, where Serbian Christians had attacked mosques and now feared reprisals. In the midst of this tense atmosphere, Jackson thanked him for what the Jewish community had done — they had taken charge of the 23 primary schools in the city. Because of the Jewish community, said Jackson, the children were still being educated.
How many Jews were there in Pristina? Eleven.
This tiny number, with Israeli help and support, ensured the education of the Muslim children. This is what the Jewish tradition calls a "chesed shel emeth" — a true kindness, one which can expect no recompense. Such goodness is in the highest traditions of our people, and should be better known.
Such a story is not only about Jews, but about the power of religion to reach across lines and do good in the world. All over the world are countless unreported acts of generosity and kindness, done in the name of powerful faith by religious individuals who understand that God transcends division. Our kinship is not purely biological, genetic or haphazard; it is the enduring legacy of the One who brought all into being.
Rabbi David Wolpe is spiritual leader of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles. Follow his teachings at www.facebook.com/RabbiWolpe.


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Double Chocolate Hot Chocolate
We double dare you to try this decadent, homemade hot chocolate recipe from the hot cocoa wizards over at Delish.com. Kick up the action on these cold February nights with this warm treat, and see why indulging yourself is totally worth it.
- 5 ounce(s) bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 2 ounce(s) milk chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup(s) boiling water
- 3/4 cup(s) whole milk
- 1/4 cup(s) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoon(s) Jack Daniel's whiskey, optional
- Marshmallows, for serving
- In a medium bowl, combine the bittersweet chocolate with the milk chocolate. Add the boiling water and let stand for 1 minute. Whisk the chocolate mixture until it is smooth.
- In a small saucepan, bring the milk and heavy cream just to a simmer. Add the chocolate mixture and whisk over moderate heat until hot. Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the whiskey. Pour the hot chocolate into demitasse cups or small mugs, garnish with marshmallows, and serve.


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The 9th 'Marine Week 2017,' one of the world's top four shipbuilding and marine exhibitions, is scheduled to be held at BEXCO for four days from Tuesday, October 24 to Friday, October 27.
This event will feature 2,600 booths by 1,200 participating companies. 'Marine Week' has been held biennially since 2001 after incorporating three individual exhibitions: 'KORMARINE,' 'MADEX,' and 'SEA-PORT.' It is a mammoth-scale international exhibition that encompasses the shipbuilding and marine industry and the defense industry.
○Period: October 24 - 27, 2017
○Venue: BEXCO
○Hours of Operation: 10/24-26 10AM-5PM, 10/27 10AM-4PM
○Admission: 5,000 won
○For more info.: 02-785-4771
○Website: http://www.marineweek.org/
2017(International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition)
'MADEX 2017,' an exhibition which displays the present and future of the world's cutting-edge marine defense industrial technologies, is scheduled to be held at BEXCO Exhibition Center I. It is hosted by the Republic of Korea Navy, the Busan Metropolitan City and the Korea International Trade Association (KITA). A total of 170 companies from 20 countries will participate in this exhibition this year, making it the largest in scale ever, and it is especially noticeable to have the Republic of Korea Marine Corps Headquarters, the Korea Coast Guard, and the Headquarters of the US naval forces in Korea as the participants of MADEX 2017. The number of new participating businesses including the United Kingdom Pavilion has considerably increased this year, and the real equipment actually operated at the Republic of Korea Navy and Corps will be displayed, providing a variety of things to see. In addition, overseas navy delegations that comprise around 60 people from about 25 countries, including chiefs of navy operations, and commanders of operations and logistics, are scheduled to visit MADEX 2017 and engage in practical consultations with participating companies through one-to-one business meetings and a reception. Separately, the foreign military officers group will also be invited and a variety of events will be held for them.
SEA-PORT 2017 (International Port, Logistics & Environmental Technology Exhibition)
'SEA-PORT 2017,' Korea's only port/logistics and marine environment exhibition, is scheduled to be held at BEXCO Exhibition Center I. Hosted by the busan Metropolitan City and the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), SEA-PORT has been selected as Korea's global top exhibition by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy for nine consecutive years since 2001 when it was first held. It will display a wide range of the cutting-edge devices and technologies used in domestic ports, marine logistics services, port loading and unloading, and logistics centers. In addition, companies related to ship and air transport services will also participate to provide viewers with an abundant variety of things to see. In particular, this year, a 'Security/Marine Safety Special Zone' will be built in the exhibition center, presenting diverse cutting-edge technologies associated with security and marine safety, such as security across coastal regions, marine rescue and recovery, marine contamination prevention, an all-source situation system, video security, fire protection and an information retrieval system.
2017 (International Marine, Shipbuilding, Offshore, Oil & Gas Exhibition)
The 20th 'KOMARINE 2017,' which is hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, the Busan Metropolitan City, the Korea Offshore & Shipbuilding Association (KOSHIPA), the Korea Marine Equipment Association (KOMEA) and Reed K. Fairs Ltd., is scheduled to be held at BEXCO Exhibition Center I, Exhibition Center Ⅱ and the Outdoor Event Hall. This international-scale exhibition covers overall areas including shipbuilding/marine and offshore plants, and oils, and has about 950 participating companies from 35 countries. Particularly, the three major South Korea-based shipbuilding companies (Hyundai Heavy Industries, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, and Samsung Heavy Industries) will participate in KORMARINE for the first time this year. Moreover, other prominent events will be held concurrently including 'KOMARINE Conference,' 'International Shipbuilding Association,' 'Marine CEO Forum,' 'Marine Engineering Society Fall Symposium' and 'KOMARINE award.' In addition, the 'KOMARINE Export Consultation Meeting' as well as 'Preliminary Meeting Program' to promote exports and trade consultations will serve as a platform to arrange consultation meetings among buyers.


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Wellness | 5 Crystals for beginners
We are always open to new ways of looking after ourselves. A chance to relax, eat healthily and nourish body, mind and spirit. The power of crystals though is relatively new to me, although I have collected them throughout my life, I've not really considered how that can help with our moods and clarity.
There are several factors to consider in choosing your crystals, do you want a polished crystal or a rough cut crystal – both are good for different uses. A smooth pebble like crystal is lovely to hold in your hand, perfect to slip into your pocket and carry around with you as a talisman. A rough cut crystal is more architectural and looks great in your home… both stylish and spiritually functional.
Once you've decided what 'style' of crystal you are after, then there are many of crystals to choose from, for different qualities. With so many to choose from what are best to purchase when you are just starting out:
Five crystals for the beginner
In my mind, the most prettiest of crystals with it's millennium pink colour, and looks so pretty on my mantel. It is also the ultimate comfort crystal. Rose Quartz is the Mother of all crystals. Gentle and soothing, it helps heal emotional pain. Opening the Heart Chakra it allows you to feel compassion for others and yourself. The is the self love stone.
The crystal is great for your January resolutions, with it's ability to draw prosperity and abundance into your life. Citrine is also good for self confidence as it opens up the Solar Plexus Chakra. This crystal can also be used to detoxify negative energies from the aura and encourage a more positive state of mind.
This crystal was one of the first crystals I owned. I bought some large pieces whilst I was travelling in India. Drawn to the raw yet pure quality, I travelled with these beautiful crystals, bringing them home with me. Clear Quartz in an essential crystal healing tool and is probably the most versatile of crystals, they can direct energies and enhance the energy of other crystals. It is cleansing, helps bring clarity while also keeping your energy and aura bright and strong.
As a young girl my mum had a large rough cut crystal Amethyst. Deep purple in colour, I loved how the light bounced off it. I remember being fascinated with it, I suppose this is where my love of crystals started. Super spiritual Amethyst connects you with your spiritual power. Deeply cleansing, this violet crystal purifies negative energies. You can also use Amethyst for protection and developing your natural psychic abilities.
Smoky quartz is beautiful. This form of Quartz crystal can be brown to smoky black in colour to very pale grey. Smoky Quartz absorbs negative energies from around you or those created by our own negative thought patterns. Also another good crystal for grounding and protection. Perfect for the January blues.
Please note that I am by no means an expert when it come to crystals, this knowledge is what I have gained from a little research. There are plenty of resources out there, great books and of course crystal shops to ask what is best for your needs. I am lucky to have the brilliant Two Palms here in Bristol, where I can purchase crystals and ask for advice.
Lou Archell | Littlegreenshed
Lou Archell is a writer, photographer and founder of Sisterhood Camp.
Littlegreenshed features; travel & adventure both near and far, botanical inspiration and practical advice on simple living.
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Gros Beach is a small, light-filled studio apartment in front of Zurriola beach. The Old Town and city center are just 10 minutes away on foot, and the surrounding neighborhood, Gros, is lively and filled with bars, cafés, and restaurants. The cozy apartment is perfect for individuals or couples who want a great location and a cute little place to stay.
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Summary: Many factors have frozen the public policy debate, but none more important than the disinterest of both sides in tests that might provide better evidence -- and perhaps restart the discussion. Even worse, too little thought has been given to the criteria for validating climate science theories (aka their paradigm) and the models build … Continue reading Karl Popper explains how to open the deadlocked climate policy debate
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A key to understanding the news: the unexpected rules in our age of wonders.
Summary: We're in an age of wonders where the news overflows with unexpected events, things not predicted by even our greatest experts. Today we discuss two common responses to this, both ineffective: blindly accepting experts' explanations that it's all understood, and throwing away their advice as imperfect. There is a third and better way. {2nd … Continue reading A key to understanding the news: the unexpected rules in our age of wonders.
Magical theories of science & how they influence us
Summary: Today we have an article by Professor Judith Curry that goes to the heart of the climate science debates, about epistemology (the philosophy of knowing) and the process of science. As we see here, we can do it better -- and must in order to meet the challenges of the 21st century. "Magical theories" by … Continue reading Magical theories of science & how they influence us
Arrows in the Eagle's claw – about 4GW analysts
This series describes the various types of solutions to modern warfare, herein called fourth generation warfare (4GW). It sketches out a typology, showing the five types of writings about 4GW, their relationship to one another and their relative potential. Analysts - the foundation of the pyramid. All solutions rely on sound analysis. Visionaries -bold imaginations seek solutions to … Continue reading Arrows in the Eagle's claw – about 4GW analysts


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Please join us as we will begin meeting on Thursday mornings, March 20 – May 8 from 10:00-11:30am to study key women in the Gospels: Mary, mother of Jesus; Jesus's friends Martha and Mary; the persistent Gentile mother; the Samaritan woman at the well; and, of course, Mary Magdalene. In addition to reading relevant Scriptures, we'll view and discuss lectures by Amy-Jill Levine, a professor of New Testament Studies at the Vanderbilt University Divinity School.
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During my Marine Corps days several years ago, the base where I was stationed scheduled some road runs, namely a half-marathon and a 5K.
The 5K course was set up along the path I ran every day on my own.
And, being a pretty good distance runner back then, I figured I had a shot to win and earn some recognition from those in command above me.
On the day of the race — and there were several hundred of us — I anxiously waited for the starting gun.
Meanwhile, the half -marathon — which covered part of the same course — took off about 10 or 15 minutes earlier, in order to make a loop the other way and then come back to share the same path.
Finally, those of us in the 5K got going.
I couldn't really gauge my spot, because the runners for both races were intermingled.
As we approached what I thought should have been the turnaround point, I spotted a table —but didn't see anyone sitting there to hand out a rubber band or piece of paper, or whatever, to prove runners had actually gone that far.
So, I kept going forward, figuring the turnaround must still be ahead.
But, after several minutes, I realized I had overshot that spot.
So, realizing nothing was to be gained by going back, I just continued on the half-marathon course, even thought I wouldn't get any credit for finishing it.
I still feel the sting of disappointment from missed opportunity to achieve something really good that morning.
Perhaps the person that was supposed to give out the tokens hadn't arrived yet.
Perhaps I should have turned around anyway when I knew I had gotten to the halfway point.
No, I wasn't fair.
But, that's what happens sometimes in sports, and much in life.
When it does, one can become bitter and angry and allow disappointment to infect his or her attitude.
Or, one can figure there are worse things that can happen in life, shrug his or her's shoulders and move on.
I believe there's a lot more piece of mind and maturity by following the latter course.
We just need to do the best with what we've got, make the best decision we can after we've thought out the options and try our hardest to win.
Blast from the past
Following is an historical perspective of 1957.
In 1957, Friday night football ruled during crisp, fall evenings, there was a junior boys golf tournament at Hillcrest Country Club and a group of six teenage girls attended the Girls Recreation Association Leadership Camp at Camp Cimarron.
Bartians were in a mood for entertainment. The Holiday on Ice of 1957 show in Oklahoma City was advertised in the local newspaper, hoping to bring in some customers from here.
Bartlesville also hosted the Shrine Circus on Aug. 23-24, 1957, at the Bartlesville Municipal Stadium. The general admission was 90 cents. The show included Konyots Chimps, a "vast array of new foreign acts and features," and promised "thousands of good seats."
Of course, all these activities in August were just a bridge to high school football in September.
College High was slated to open its season Sept. 20 against old rival Dewey.
The Wildcats were led by coach Burl Stidham, who welcomed back 12 returning lettermen, including tackle Milton Vanatta, guard Bill McKinney, guard Butch Sturm, tackle Don Looney, guard Pat Smith, halfback Jerry Hendrickson, halfback Mickey Chase and halfback Bob Emerson.
Non-returning lettermen David Markley and Richard Parsons were slated as the quarterbacks.
Dewey, coached by 'Tractor' Trent, welcomed back seven lettermen, including Alfred Reese, Eddie Keller Jr., Watt, Johnnie McClure, Jimmie Anderson, Larry Schafer and Lyle Rowe.
Bartlesville would go on to beat Dewey to continue a winning streak from the early 1950s.
Following are more reports from 1957, and 1959-60.
Sports, Aug.-Sept. 1957
Carmen Thompson of the Koppel's Team and Don Grindle of the Arnold Moore Team were named Bowlers of the Week at the Strik-Mor Bowl facility.
Thompson rolled a 612 series and Grindle registered a 594.
Mrs. Thompson started with a 233 and added games of 190 and 180.
Phil Rippy of Bartlesville came within one stroke of winning the Cities Service Golf Tournament on Aug. 18 at Hillcrest Country Club.
Rippy missed a three-foot putt on the final hole. That opened the door for Al Anlauf of St. Paul, Minn., to clinch the title.
Rippy had a 71 as he approached the putt. If he had sunk it, he would have beaten Anlauf and Jack D. Averyt (Texas) by a stroke.
Instead, the three finished in a tie at 73.
Anlauf won the tourney on the first hole of sudden death with a birdie after having placed his second shot within six feet of the hole. Rippy and Averyt both hit their second shots over the green. Rippy's chip shot just missed the cup by inches. Averyt chipped to within a foot of the cup and putted for second place. Rippy finished third.
A couple of days later, Jerry Maddux beat Bob Hefner, 4 and 2, in a round of the Hillcrest Country Club Junior Boys Golf Tournament.


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DCLM Daily Manna 7 November 2018 – Love of God's Law by Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
TOPIC: Love of God's Law
KEY VERSE: "O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day" (PSALMS 119:97).
DCLM DAILY MANNA 7 NOVEMBER 2018 MESSAGE: A doctorate student embarked on a peculiar project to disprove the claims of the Bible. He set forth on this doctoral thesis with a devious intent to disclaim Christians' profession of the Bible as God's Book and its acclaimed effect on peoples' lives. In the process of carrying out his study, he became converted and the same Bible he sought to disprove transformed his life. He later became a preacher of the Bible in countless universities the world over.
The psalmist in our text prayed to God. Each verse addresses God directly, with no petition; only adoration and personal testimony. He declared his love for the law of God and stated how he meditated on the word of God all day which made him wiser than his enemies and gave him more understanding than his teachers. He did not only read and meditate on God's word, he also obeyed the precepts. This restrained him from committing sin and hating every false way. This should be the testimony of all believers in Christ.
DCLM Daily Manna 7 November 2018 – Love of God's Law by Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
The Holy Bible is the Book of books. It is the inspired Word. Its primary purpose is to give mankind a revelation of God. It has solution to every problem, clarity to every mystery and a message for every man. No Christian can live successfully without the Bible; likewise, no Christian worker or minister can be qualified for the ministry without a thorough knowledge of it.
To discover hidden treasures in the Bible, all hindrances to spiritual receptivity must be removed. The Christian, like the psalmist, must have undying love for the Word and read it daily, cherish, treasure and obey its truths and commands to sustain a close relationship with God and remain uncompromising until the end.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: The Bible is the word of God; love it, read it and obey it.
DAILY BIBLE READING: Matthew 24
READ ALSO: Unprofitable Servant by Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
DCLM Daily Manna 7 November 2018 Devotional was written by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.


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What is responsive design of a website?
There was a time when internet used to work only on computers, which all had a standard screen size. Now internet can be used on mobiles, tablets and some other devices too. All the devices have a different screen size, which changes the appearance of a website in different devices. You might have experienced the frustration of visiting a website using a mobile, when the website is not designed for that device. You have to zoom in and out continuously to read the content properly. Sometimes, people just close such websites. The solution to this problem is responsive website design.
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If your website has a responsive design then it would automatically adjust according to the screen size of the device it is opened in. More accurately, it is about the screen resolution. This way, the font size, width and other things can be managed so that the content is easily readable and the visitor has to scroll only up or down. The convenience of this is really unexplainable. Only those who have used a website with responsive Website Designn can understand it.
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The study of English develops pupil's abilities to listen, speak, read and write for a wide range of purposes, using language to learn and to communicate ideas, views and feelings. It enables pupils to express themselves creatively and imaginatively, as they become enthusiastic and critical readers of stories, poetry and drama, as well as non-fiction and media texts.
At Netherthong Primary we teach English using creative techniques including The Power of Reading, Talk for Writing and Read Write Inc in KS1. Teachers base their literacy often around a topic, a book or other stimulus such as a short film or object. They will also use cross-curricular approaches to explore writing through history or geography for example.
Our principal aims are: to develop pupils' knowledge, skills, and understanding and love and appreciation of different genres and multi-cultural texts. Pupils have the opportunity to experience a wide range of texts and use a range of resources such as dictionaries, thesauruses, phonics and SPAG materials and activities to support their learning; to develop confident, independent readers across a wide range of text types; to encourage pupils to become enthusiastic and reflective readers. Grammar is taught both discretely and within the process of writing and editing. Staff will use the Rising Stars assessment documents to help track pupil's progress throughout the year.
In handwriting, as in other skills, children will develop at different rates; for that reason, it is important that there is a consistent style of handwriting throughout the school, and that all staff consider themselves to be teachers of handwriting, with a clear understanding of the progression of skills, and of how to remedy errors. It is not sufficient to exhort children to improve their handwriting; the different elements need to be taught and practised. Early intervention is essential at every stage, to prevent the acquisition of bad habits which are difficult to correct.
The school handwriting style is based the Charles Cripps handwriting scheme and children have regular opportunities to develop and practise their handwriting. They are encouraged to join their handwriting from the summer term in Year 1 when good letter formation has been established.
Reading is taught through the Read, Write Inc phonic scheme in Reception and Year 1. The Oxford Reading scheme is adhered to and your child will bring home a book from the scheme and work through the levels until they become a 'red free reader'. In KS1 they have a reading record which parents will write in at least once a week. The teacher and other adults in school will check this and also respond once a week to ensure good progress.
In KS2, children have a detailed planner with a reading record section – this again should be written in once a week by an adult at home. The teacher will read with each children during an Everybody Reading In Class reading session (ERIC) or in a group guided reading session and write in their record once every two weeks. The love of reading is encouraged throughout school through competitions and prizes as well as promotion of the local library services.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Bill Martin Jnr
Where's Spot? Eric Hill
Guess How Much I Love You Sam McBratney and Garth Williams
The Little Red Hen Byron Barton
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eric Carle
Clifford the Big Red Dog Norman Bridwell
Owl Babies Martin Waddell and Patrick Benson
Where the Wild Things Are Maurice Sendak
Winnie the Pooh A A Milne
The Tale of Peter Rabbit Beatrix Potter
Stone Soup Marcia Brown
Not Now Bernard David McKee
There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly Pam Adams
The Tiger Who Came to Tea Jill Tomlinson
The Gruffalo Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler
Winnie the Witch Valerie Thomas & Korky Paul
The Elephant and the Bad Baby Elfrida Vipont & Raymond Briggs
We're Going on a Bear Hunt Helen Oxenbury
Handa's Surprise Eileen Browne
The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark Jill Tomlinson
I Will Never Eat a Tomato Lauren Child
Rosie's Walk Pat and Laurence Hutchins
One Snowy Night Nick Butterworth
Dear Zoo Rod Campbell
The Rainbow Fish Marcus Pfister
Dogger Shirley Hughes
Farmer Duck Martin Waddell
Once There Were Giants Martin Waddell and Penny Dale
Traditional Rhymes
Alphabet Books
Counting Books
The Cat in the Hat Dr Seuss
The Tiger Who Came to Tea Judith Kerr
Hairy Maclary Lynley Dodd
The Large Family Collection Jill Murphy
Charlie and Lola Lauren Child
The Smartest Giant in Town Julia Donaldson
The Gruffalo's Child Julia Donaldson
The Gigantic Turnip Aleksei Tolstoy
The Whisperer Nick Butterworth
Mrs Armitage on Wheels Quentin Blake
The Trouble with Jack Shirley Hughes
My Friend Bear Jez Alborough
Avocado Baby John Burningham
A Bear Called Paddington Michael Bond
Funnybones Allan Ahlberg
The Hodgeheg D King-Smith
The Jolly Postman Allan Ahlberg
Mister Magnolia Quentin Blake
Katie Morag Series Mairi Hedderwick
Frog and Toad are Friends Arnold Lobel
The Princess and the Pea Minnie Grey
Amazing Grace Mary Hoffman
Don't Forget the Bacon Pat Hutchins
Emperor of Absurdia Chris Riddell
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs Jon Scieszka
Collins Primary Dictionary
Children's First Encyclopaedia
Children's Atlas
Topic Books, eg Old Toys, Homes in the Past
Traditional Nursery Rhymes
Traditional Fairy Stories
The Cat Who Lost His Purr Michelle Coxon
Frightened Fred Peta Coplans
Friends Kim Lewis
Mog Stories Judith Kerr
Mr Wolf's Pancakes Jan Fearnley
Frog is Frog Max Velthuijis
Cat and Mouse Story Michael Rosen
The Snow Lady Shirley Hughes
Grace and Family Mary Hoffman and Caroline Binch
The Adventures of Captain Underpants Dav Pilkey
The Diary of a Killer Cat Anne Fine
Little Wolf's Book of Badness Ian Whybrow
The Magic Finger Roald Dahl
Mrs Wobble the Waitress Allan Alhberg
Pirate School: Just a Bit of Wind Jeremy Strong
George's Marvellous Medicine Roald Dahl
The Giraffe, Pelly and Me Roald Dahl
The Guard Dog D King-Smith
Emily's Legs D King-Smith
Children's Illustrated Dictionary
Usborne Books:
The First Encyclopaedia of Science
The First Encyclopaedia of the Human Body
The First Encyclopaedia of Animals
The First Encyclopaedia of Seas and Oceans
The Children's World Atlas (internet linked)
Pocket Science Books
Watt's Great Events Books:
The Great Fire of London
Gun Powder Plot
Battle of Hastings
Coronation of Elizabeth II
Watt's Famous People Series:
Florence Nightingale
Louis Braille
George Stephenson
Thomas Edison
Cool Michael Morpurgo
The Butterfly Lion Michael Morpurgo
Kensuke's Kingdom Michael Morpurgo
Billy the Kid Michael Morpurgo
The Twits Roald Dahl
Charlie and Chocolate Factory Roald Dahl
Matilda Roald Dahl
Danny The Champion of the World Roald Dahl
James and the Giant Peach Roald Dahl
Fantastic Mr Fox Roald Dahl
The BFG Roald Dahl
The Sheep Pig D King-Smith
Bill's New Frock Anne Fine
The Hundred Mile an Hour Dog Jeremy Strong
Return of the Hundred Mile an Hour Dog Jeremy Strong
The Naughtiest Girl in the School Enid Blyton
Secret Seven series Enid Blyton
Famous Five series Enid Blyton
Animal Ark series Lucy Daniels
Horrid Henry series Francesca Henry's
Charlotte's Web E B White
Flat Stanley Jeff Brown
Fungus the Bogeyman Raymond Briggs
Mystery Winklesea Helen Cresswell
The Indian in the Cupboard Lynne Reid Banks
Mr Majeika Humphrey Carpenter
Please Mrs Butler Allan Ahlberg
The Sam Pig Story Book Alison Uttley
Railway Cat Phyllis Arkle
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone J K Rowling
A Caribbean Dozen John Agard & Grace Nicholls
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Lewis Carroll
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters John Steptoe
Beowolf Kevin Crossley-Holland
The Firework-Maker's Daughter Philip Pullman
The Dragon's Child Jenny Nimmo
The Ghost Blades Anthony Masters
Sara, Plain and Tall Patricia MacLachlan
Smart Girls Robert Leeson
Brother Eagle, Sister Sky Susan Jeffers & Chief Seattle
Robi Dobi Madhur Jaffrey
The Reluctant Dragon Kenneth Grahame
Flow Pippa Goodhart
Dragon Poems John Foster & Korky Paul
The Crazy Shoe Shuffle Gillian Cross
The Sea Piper Helen Cresswell
The Chocolate Touch Patrick Skene Catling
Spacebaby Henrietta Branford
Gregory Cool Caroline Binch
A Pot of Gold Jill Bennett
Fog Hounds Wind Cat Sea Mice Joan Aiken
The Clothes Horse Allan Ahlberg
It Was A Dark and Stormy Night Allan Ahlberg
The Dancing Bear Michael Morpurgo
The Demon Headmaster Gillian Cross
Dog So Small Phillipa Pearce
Emil and the Detectives Erich Kastner
The Iron Man Ted Hughes
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe C S Lewis
Little House on the Prairie Laura Ingalls Wilder
Mrs Frisby and the Rats of Nimh Robert C O'Brien
Stig of the Dump Clive King
Swallows and Amazons Arthur Ransome
A Child's Garden of Verse Robert Louis Stevenson
Greek Myths for Young Children Marcia Williams
The Orchard Book of Creation Stories Margaret Mayo & Louise Brierley
Water Wings Morris Gleitzman
Blabbermouth Morris Gleitzman
Belly Flop Morris Gleitzman
The Diddakoi Rumer Godden
Stormbreaker Anthony Horowitz
Walter and Me Michael Morpurgo
Friend or Foe Michael Morpurgo
Mister Monday Garth Nix
Aquila Andrew Norris
Harry and the Wrinklies Alan Temperley
The Story of Tracy Beaker Jacqueline Wilson
Double Act Jacqueline Wilson
Northern Lights Philip Pullman
A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens
Dragon Rider Cornelia Funke
Journey To Jo'burg Beverly Naidoo
Journey to the River Sea Eva Ibbotson
The Owl Service Alan Garner
Pig Heart Boy Malorie Blackman
Tom's Midnight Garden Philippa Pearce
Watership Down Richard Adams
The Wizard of Earthsea Ursula K Le Guin
Wolves of Willoughby Chase Joan Aiken
Where the Red Fern Grows Wilson Rawls
Little Women Louisa May Alcott
The Secret Garden Frances Hodgson-Burnett
Artemis Fowl Eoin Colfer
The Wind in the Willows Kenneth Grahame
Anne of Green Gables L M Montgomery
Black Beauty Anna Sewell
Holes Louis Sachar
There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom Louis Sachar
Vicky Angel Jacqueline Wilson
The Other Side of Truth Beverley Naidoo
Harry Potter series J K Rowling
Carrie's War Nina Bawden
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit Judith Kerr
Forgotten Voices of the Second World War Max Arthur
The Diamond of Drury Lane Julia Golding
Framed Frank Cottrell Boyce
Homecoming Cynthia Voigt
Noughts and Crosses Malorie Blackman
Knife Edge Malorie Blackman
Private Peaceful Michael Morpurgo
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ Sue Townsend
Treasure Island Robert Louis Stevenson
Mortal Engines Philip Reeve
Clockwork Philip Pullman
Dragon Keeper Carole Wilkinson
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Mark Haddon
Peter Pan J M Barrie
Wizard of Oz F Baum
Robinson Crusoe Daniel Defoe
Oliver Twist Charles Dickens
Jungle Book Rudyard Kipling
The Railway Children E Nesbit
The Borrowers M Norton
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Mark Twain
Alex Rider series Anthony Horowitz
My Story series Various authors
Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl Ed. Otto H Frank
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Catalina 48" Square Extension Table
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- The Catalina 48" Square Extension Table from Copeland Furniture represents a sleek, modern addition in a dining room or kitchen. It features clean, unadorned lines that give the piece a contemporary appearance, along with construction from solid wood with natural variations that help the piece stand out. Plus, the table's extension leaves boast self-equalizing, ball bearing extension glides and a self-storing butterfly leaf for single-handed operation. Select an extension table that is constructed to last with the Catalina 48" Square Extension Table.
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