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Home Vanessa Crofskey
Vanessa Crofskey
Staff Writer/Communications Manager, The Pantograph Punch / Freelance Artist
The biggest gift her lecturers gave her was their continual belief in what she could do and achieve, says art and design alumna Vanessa Crofskey who completed a Bachelor of Visual Arts, specialising in sculpture.
"I think the academic staff we had were so special, and showed us they really cared and thought that what we were doing was important. Making art and then showing it to others can be really scary and personal, so it's important that those lecturers hold space for you. I loved that we were able to crack jokes and cry in front of them."
Part of AUT's close-knit visual arts community, her lecturers were also more than understanding when Vanessa wanted to explore other creative pursuits; in fact, they highly encouraged it.
"I remember needing some time off because I was in a play and doing poetry outside of school. I felt so guilty but my lecturers told me that performance and writing were a part of my practice and all of these outside experiences counted too. They encouraged me to continue doing these passions alongside my coursework."
Finding the right place
Vanessa says she knew that she wanted to study visual arts when she was in high school.
"Visual arts was something I had both talent and interest in. I originally applied for the fine arts course at another university and even spent my first year there, but the atmosphere wasn't really for me.
"One day, I snuck into AUT and had a look around the campus while we were on a class visit to ST PAUL ST Gallery. Everyone seemed really friendly, and there was lots of studio space and labs which the lecturers kindly let me wander around. I saw there were some really cool minors on offer for art and design, and decided to switch universities and try my hand at AUT."
It's a decision she hasn't regretted, says Vanessa who is proud of receiving the Head of School Award for her graduate exhibition and representing AUT at a Venice Biennale event at Government House in Wellington.
"Our class size for sculpture was really small, so the friendships I made ran deep and the attention from the lecturers was really high. We all stayed late in the studio and supported each other through the trials and tribulations of art school. One of my favourite memories was our trip to Taranaki to visit the late Peter Peryer in his studio and see the Govett-Brewster art museum. I'm still good friends with my classmates and lecturers, which feels really important."
A life full of creativity
After graduating from AUT in 2017, Vanessa now splits her time between her work as an artist and her role as a writer and communications manager for The Pantograph Punch, one of New Zealand's major online arts and writing journals.
"My job at The Pantograph Punch involves overseeing the audience engagement and marketing strategy for the arts journal. As a writer, I review arts exhibitions, interview cool artists I admire, and get to write and publish personal essays on craft and society. I love being able to tell the world what excites me through my writing.
"As a freelancer, I also get to make art for galleries and public programmes. I love being able to witness the finished creation – be it performances, essays or installations – and track that back to having an inception of an idea. It's so cool to see something go from an unrealised concept to a physical living thing."
Vanessa says she is particularly proud of her work for Artspace Aotearoa's New Artist Show 2020; work that was created in response to the global pandemic and rising anti-Asian sentiment.


We had a public Information Session to discuss the new school proposal by the WCDSB and the Township of Woolwich. The meeting was on Thursday, Feb 26 and I have been pouring over everything that happened and all the information that was presented trying to come up with a coherent response. From my perspectives there were two main response themes: Student Safety and Financial Details / Discrepancies. I would say there was 200-250 people at the meeting and from my count 2 individuals came forward to say they supported this plan.
I am not entirely sure where Mr. da Silva was expecting the support to come from. Information that was presented to us stated that 125 students are enrolled in St. Boniface currently. Not to be to stereotypical here but I think that those would be multiple student families so 60 or so families. Next I would say not all of them are excited about leaving Maryhill so they wouldn't be excited about supporting this proposal. So lets be generous and say that 40 of those families are in Breslau and are excited about moving the school to this location and they all showed up and voiced their support at the meeting. They would have been overwhelmed by the dozens of speakers against. I suppose that some Breslau residents would have looked at the upside of the library and the park upgrades and felt that this is something we should consider as one brave speaker pointed out. The challenge with that second category of support will be addressed below as the financial aspects of this project and what is being proposed for upgrades has a few glaring problems.
I would like to discuss the concerns of student safety that some of the speakers raised. We know and were assured by the WCDSB that the lock down policy would be in effect during the school day. The gymnasium would not be affected by this lock down but the connection between the school and gym would be. Residents were informed that extra supervision could be used to ensure student safety in the shared gym space while occupied by students. The school board cited the example of St. Daniel Catholic Elementary School and the Stanley Park Community Centre as an example of this partnership.
Increased traffic was also sighted as a safety concern and it was rebutted by the envious and significantly large parking lot that the school would have access to. As stated by the board, no school in our region has access to such a parking lot. The traffic issue was where the irony of moving from Maryhill to Breslau was brought up. The board stated that approximately 58/125 where bussed into Maryhill so wouldn't the ratio be similar if you bussed all the Maryhill kids to Breslau? This was countered by the idea that Breslau was expanding and thus more students would be living in the area, which was countered by a new subdivision was just approved in Maryhill. It just became a very cyclical argument that had less to do with facts then it appeared.
The next major safety issue was the idea of fencing. The board assured that the kindergarten children would have a small fenced play area as is normal for our region. However, since something magical happens between SK and Grade 1 the main school property would not be fenced and would instead rely on teacher supervision to ensure that students stayed on school property during outdoor recreation periods. This lead to a discussion about the current play structure in the park and who would get priority use of it. This point became increasingly unclear as it was said that if no one was using it then the school could have access. Which really makes absolutely no sense, if a community kid came by then all the school kids would have to leave and go back to school property? This led to all kids of questions about what recreation facilities (climbing structures) would be within school property and what would potential students have access to? This wasn't clarified very well for me and I "zoned out for a second". A point was made that the soccer field would be upgraded with money from the sale of the parkland. This didn't immediately sit well with residents because it appeared that the school board was buying a part of the park and the proceeds went to upgrade a soccer field that it could use without paying for it (not a good start when talking about potential upgrades, more on that to come).
The main thrust of opposition was fixed upon financial claims and it was the point that I also spoke on. Although, I will have to admit I didn't do very well at keeping my own emotions in check and I got a bit carried away and I would like to get a second chance at that one but I digress. Many of the residents challenged the Townships ultimatum that if we want any of the proposed upgrades to happen, including the library, we had to accept this proposal from the school board. The proceeds from the sale were set at 1.75 million and without this money there would be no room in capital budgets for anything in the park. If we did not go ahead with this project it would take 20 years to make up the capital. Speaker after speaker came to the microphone in the centre of the room and directly challenged this statement.
Despite the capital fundraising by residents the township is still voluntarily taking on thousands of dollars per year in maintenance of these projects. This money comes from residents taxes and it appears as favouritism to Elmira.
The Lions club has been working and fighting for a splash pad far before the this project was on the books. I have recently learned that the township told them to hold off on initiating fundraising at this time? Is that because they don't want to take on a maintenance budget for a Breslau project? Since no one wants to answer we can only assume, and people on the project don't want to say anything because they "still need to work with the township". What that sounds like to me is a highschool bully situation but since I am not involved I can only just whisper these things to myself.
I make predictions on your future behaviour by what you have done in the past. This is how I know that you aren't going to clean up that mess and it is too close to bed time to play with lego.
Ok, so maybe the lego part wasn't needed here but I think you get what I am saying. The park has pieces that can't be used because of their disrepair. How are we to believe that once you sell a capital asset of green space to get the coveted 1.75 that you will be able to maintain it? What are you going to sell off in 10 years to fix the park again, you have nothing much left to sell? It comes down to trust and the residents of Breslau do not trust the township offices in Elmira (in case you weren't aware).
To further illustrate this point on trust, whenever the documents and staff talk about what the school board will get it is stated clearly. When you flip the coin and ask what residents getting we hear a long list of potential upgrades that will take further consultation to prioritise. Upgrades that haven't even been properly costed out, meaning that maybe none of them are actually possible once we connect the community centre and new comfort station to the municipal services. A clear example of lying to the residents with their fingers crossed behind their back. Well, we said potential and you could get these things. I would rather block this project full stop then find out what goodies I will get at the end of the rainbow.
Initially I was opposed to the project because of my view out my back window and losing the premium that I paid for the privilege. Now I oppose the project even more because the township has given me no reason to support it. They hold the list of upgrades above my head saying you could have these if you behave and move a side. This is the way you influence a toddler not fully engaged citizens (this is where I should mention the horrid picture of the park that was used by the township in their presentation but it would take too long to explain). The township could refund me twice my park premium and I would return it to them since they clearly need the money. This is no longer about that. It is about trust and mutual relationship that we don't have. If we had open communication and mutual trust with the township Breslau residents would be standing up and asking, "What can we do?"
Should we lobby business for donations?
Should we organize fundraising committees?
Should we investigate infrastructure grants?
Instead we get accept what we tell you or you get nothing. I think we need to change this conversation. Tell me where we should go and I will work on the support!


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Review: 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'
Back in 2007, Michael Bay accomplished what seemed to be a miracle in the film community: he took a nearly dead property that was built off of a line of action figures, and made it into a highly successful–and one can even say decent–film for both old and new fans. Sadly, with Revenge of the Fallen, Bay and his team try to top themselves with a grandiose successor, and come up pretty short.
The plot follows Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf), two years after the events of Transformers. Sam's now off to college where he and blah blah blah…does any of this matter? Let's face it, you're going to see this movie for one reason, and one reason only: to see gigantic robots beat the crap out of each other. I'm happy to say, you get what you come for, but that's about it. This movie is pretty much identical to it's predecessor, now with 30% more character development, mass murder, and zany humor. Oh, don't forget a brand new track by Linkin Park, which sounds exactly like the last track by Linkin Park.
There are some pretty embarrassing moments for a film of this caliber. One of which is the use of racism in the form of CGI robots. The racism isn't very blatant, as it is overused stereotypes that are meant to be funny, but come out laughable, and not in a good way. Two characters, Mudflap and Skids, stand out above the rest. They are designated as the "urban" Autobots, donning two gold front teeth and illiteracy. There is also a Mexican ice cream truck at the beginning of the film that sets the bar pretty low. And those who say that Jazz in the original cartoon set a precedent for characters like Mudflap and Skids should know that Scatman Crothers, who originally voiced the character, transcends race.
A major downfall for the film, which seems to be a complaint across the board, is the massive 150 minutes of the film's length. There is definitely a period where the audience, as a whole, glances at their collective watch. Without knowing the true story, I wouldn't doubt that the film had a much darker first cut and the studio decided to amp it up with things like jive-talking sidekicks and robot balls (yes, there are robot testicles in the film). There's definitely a dark film in those 2+ hours, and it would be interesting to see that cut someday.
Bay didn't go all wrong. There is one element of the film that needs to be commended, and that's the insane use of violence. This doesn't even include the millions of bystanders that are killed throughout the film (which matter as much as a Stormtrooper death in this film), but rather the robot-on-robot gore that takes place. We're talking dismemberment, decapitation, faces being ripped apart, the works. All of which gets skirted into a PG-13 rating for "Sci-Fi Action Violence", whatever that means. If these were humans, the sheer amount of gore would make Troma Video turn this film down. Having Stephen Spielberg as an Executive Producer really must be like having a bulletproof vest to the MPAA's warehouse full of guns.
Story-wise, the film is a bit convoluted, between things like transforming she-bots, to ancient prophecies, to an omnipotent villain who seems to have powers to do….whatever he wants, the film does an amazing job of setting the audience up for a round of applause, which my audience did about a dozen times. As previously stated, there is plenty more character development in this film, which is great for fans of the robots, and not-so-great for people who aren't fans of LaBeouf.
There isn't much to say about the acting here, seeing as how the humans were secondary to the film. Shia does a fine job of crying and looking scared, Megan does a better job though. The addition of Ramon Rodriguez as the wacky sidekick felt a bit unnecessary, but it makes sense now that Shia is Indiana Jones-quality, he doesn't need to be taking prat falls anymore. The effects seemed to have gotten better in two years, which is a bonus for a movie about alien robots. The robots all seem to gel with the rest of the cast (though the voice over audio was a bit out of left field). The major problem with the effects looked to be that too much time was spent on making the 'bots look real, and the rest of the film's needed CGI felt rushed. Other than that, that computer-generated Megan Fox looked great.
Overall, was the film any good? Not from a technical standpoint, but it is pretty to watch, provided your eyes can focus in enough on figuring out which robot is which. Will the film make money? Most definitely. Fans of the original alone will make this movie #1 of the year at the box office, and the negative reviews (this one included) will doubtfully have an impact on that. I do recommend seeing the film, because it's important to support genre films like these, but I do hope Team Bay steps up their game in the inevitable third film.
Final Verdict: C
Linkin ParkMegan FoxMichael BayOptimus PrimeRevenge of the FallenShia LaBeoufStephen SpielbergTransformers 2
John Carle
I think it's also important to mention without spoiling anything that the "big fight" scene at the end is remarkably short for something so built up through the entire movie.

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require 'helper'

class TestObject < ParseTestCase
  def test_new?
    VCR.use_cassette('test_object_new') do
      post = Parse::Object.new('Post', nil, @client)
      assert_equal post.new?, true
      post.save
      assert_equal post.new?, false
    end
  end

  def test_object_id
    VCR.use_cassette('test_object_id') do
      post = Parse::Object.new('Post', nil, @client)
      assert_equal post.id, nil
      post['title'] = 'hello world'
      post.save
      assert post.id.is_a?(String)
    end
  end

  def test_pointer
    VCR.use_cassette('test_object_pointer') do
      post = Parse::Object.new('Post', nil, @client)
      assert_nil post.pointer

      post.save
      pointer = post.pointer
      assert_equal pointer.class_name, post.class_name
      assert_equal pointer.parse_object_id, post.parse_object_id
    end
  end

  def test_get
    VCR.use_cassette('test_object_get') do
      post = Parse::Object.new('Post', nil, @client)
      post['title'] = 'foo'
      post.save

      obj = Parse.get('Post', post.id, @client)

      assert_equal obj.id, post.id
      assert_equal obj['title'], post['title']
    end
  end

  def test_equality
    VCR.use_cassette('test_object_equality') do
      foo_1 = Parse::Object.new('Foo', nil, @client)
      foo_2 = Parse::Object.new('Foo', nil, @client)

      assert foo_1 != foo_2
      assert foo_1 == foo_1

      foo_1.save
      assert foo_1 != foo_2
      assert foo_2 != foo_1
      assert foo_1.pointer != foo_2
      assert foo_2 != foo_1.pointer
      foo_2.save

      assert foo_1 == foo_1.dup
      assert foo_1 != foo_2

      assert foo_1 == foo_1.pointer
      assert foo_1.pointer == foo_1

      other_foo_1 = Parse.get('Foo', foo_1.id, @client)
      assert foo_1 == other_foo_1
    end
  end

  def test_created_at
    VCR.use_cassette('test_object_created_at') do
      post = Parse::Object.new('Post', nil, @client)
      assert_equal post.created_at, nil
      post.save
      assert_equal post.created_at.class, DateTime
    end
  end

  def test_updated_at
    VCR.use_cassette('test_object_updated_at') do
      post = Parse::Object.new('Post', nil, @client)
      assert_equal post.updated_at, nil
      post['title'] = 'hello'
      post.save
      assert_equal post.updated_at, nil
      post['title'] = 'hello 2'
      post.save
      assert_equal post.updated_at.class, DateTime
    end
  end

  def test_parse_delete
    VCR.use_cassette('test_object_parse_delete') do
      post = Parse::Object.new('Post', nil, @client)
      post.save
      assert_equal post.id.class, String

      q = Parse.get('Post', post.id, @client)
      assert_equal q.id, post.id

      post.parse_delete

      assert_raises(Parse::ParseProtocolError) do
        q = Parse.get('Post', post.id, @client)
      end
    end
  end

  def test_deep_parse
    VCR.use_cassette('test_object_deep_parse') do
      other = Parse::Object.new('Post', nil, @client)
      other.save
      post = Parse::Object.new('Post', nil, @client)
      post['other'] = other.pointer
      post.save

      q = Parse.get('Post', post.id, @client)
      assert_equal Parse::Pointer, q['other'].class
      assert_equal other.pointer, q['other']
    end
  end

  def test_acls_arent_objects
    VCR.use_cassette('test_object_acls_arent_objects') do
      data = { 'ACL' => { '*' => { 'read' => true } } }
      post = Parse::Object.new('Post', data, @client)
      assert_equal Hash, post['ACL'].class
      post.save
      assert_equal Hash, post.refresh['ACL'].class

      post = Parse.get('Post', post.id, @client)
      assert_equal Hash, post['ACL'].class
    end
  end

  def test_to_json_uses_rest_api_hash
    post = Parse::Object.new('Post', nil, @client)
    hash = { 'post' => [post] }
    parsed = JSON.parse(hash.to_json)
    assert_equal 'Post', parsed['post'][0][Parse::Protocol::KEY_CLASS_NAME]
  end

  def test_deep_as_json
    VCR.use_cassette('test_object_deep_as_json') do
      other = Parse::Object.new('Post', nil, @client)
      other['date'] = Parse::Date.new(DateTime.now)
      assert other.as_json['date']['iso']
    end
  end

  def test_deep_as_json_with_array
    VCR.use_cassette('test_object_deep_as_json') do
      other = Parse::Object.new('Post', nil, @client)
      other['date'] = Parse::Date.new(DateTime.now)
      other['array'] = [1, 2]
      assert other.as_json['date']['iso']
    end
  end

  def test_nils_delete_keys
    VCR.use_cassette('test_object_nils_delete_keys') do
      post = Parse::Object.new('Post', nil, @client)
      post['title'] = 'hello'
      post.save
      post['title'] = nil
      post.save
      refute post.refresh.keys.include?('title')
    end
  end

  def test_saving_nested_objects
    VCR.use_cassette('test_object_saving_nested_objects') do
      post = Parse::Object.new('Post', nil, @client)
      post['comment'] = Parse::Object.new(
        'Comment', { 'text' => 'testing' }, @client)
      assert_raises(ArgumentError) { post.save }
    end
  end

  def test_boolean_values_as_json
    post = Parse::Object.new('Post', nil, @client)
    post['read'] = false
    post['published'] = true
    safe_json_hash = JSON.parse post.safe_hash.to_json
    assert_equal false, safe_json_hash['read']
    assert_equal true, safe_json_hash['published']
  end

  def test_saving_boolean_values
    VCR.use_cassette('test_object_saving_boolean_values') do
      post = Parse::Object.new('Post', nil, @client)
      post['read'] = false
      post['published'] = true
      post.save
      retrieved_post = Parse::Query.new('Post', @client)
                       .eq('objectId', post['objectId']).get.first
      assert_equal false, retrieved_post['read']
      assert_equal true, retrieved_post['published']
    end
  end

  def test_array_add
    VCR.use_cassette('test_object_array_add') do
      post = @client.object('Post')
      post.array_add('chapters', 'hello')
      assert_equal ['hello'], post['chapters']
      post.save
      assert_equal ['hello'], post['chapters']

      post.array_add('chapters', 'goodbye')
      assert_equal %w(hello goodbye), post['chapters']
      post.save
      assert_equal %w(hello goodbye), post['chapters']
    end
  end

  def test_array_remove
    VCR.use_cassette('test_object_array_remove') do
      post = @client.object('Post')
      post.array_add('chapters', 'hello')
      assert_equal ['hello'], post['chapters']
      post.save
      assert_equal ['hello'], post['chapters']

      post.array_remove('chapters', 'hello')
      assert_empty post['chapters']
      post.save
      assert_empty post['chapters']
    end
  end

  def test_array_add_pointerizing
    VCR.use_cassette('test_object_array_add_pointerizing') do
      post = Parse::Object.new('Post', nil, @client)

      data = { 'text' => 'great post!' }
      comment = Parse::Object.new('Comment', data, @client)
      comment.save
      post.array_add('comments', comment)
      assert_equal 'great post!', post['comments'][0]['text']
      post.save
      assert_equal 'great post!', post['comments'][0]['text']

      post = Parse::Query.new('Post', @client).eq('objectId', post.id).tap do |q|
        q.include = 'comments'
      end.get.first
      assert_equal 'great post!', post['comments'][0]['text']
      post.save
      assert_equal 'great post!', post['comments'][0]['text']
    end
  end

  def test_array_add_unique
    VCR.use_cassette('test_object_array_add_unique') do
      post = Parse::Object.new('Post', nil, @client)
      post.save

      data = { 'text' => 'great post!' }
      comment = Parse::Object.new('Comment', data, @client)
      comment.save

      post.array_add_unique('comments', comment)
      assert_equal 'great post!', post['comments'][0]['text']
      post.save
      assert_equal comment, post['comments'][0]

      # save returns array pointerized
      assert post['comments'][0].instance_of?(Parse::Pointer)
    end
  end

  def test_decrement
    VCR.use_cassette('test_object_decrement') do
      post = Parse::Object.new('Post', { 'count' => 1 }, @client)
      post.save

      post.decrement('count')
      assert_equal 0, post['count']
    end
  end

  def test_array_add_relation
    VCR.use_cassette('test_object_array_add_relation') do
      post = @client.object('Post')
      post.save

      comment = @client.object('Comment')
      comment.save

      post.array_add_relation('cs', comment.pointer)
      post.save

      comments = @client.query('Comment').tap do |q|
        q.related_to('cs', post.pointer)
      end.get

      assert_equal comments.first['objectId'], comment['objectId']
    end
  end

  def test_array_remove_relation
    VCR.use_cassette('test_object_array_remove_relation') do
      post = @client.object('Post')
      post.save

      comment = @client.object('Comment')
      comment.save

      post.array_add_relation('cs', comment.pointer)
      post.save

      comments = @client.query('Comment').tap do |q|
        q.related_to('cs', post.pointer)
      end.get
      assert_equal comments.first['objectId'], comment['objectId']

      post = post.refresh
      post.array_remove_relation('cs', comment.pointer)
      post.save

      comments = @client.query('Comment').tap do |q|
        q.related_to('cs', post.pointer)
      end.get
      assert_empty comments
    end
  end

  def test_save_with_sub_objects
    VCR.use_cassette('test_object_save_with_sub_objects') do
      bar = Parse::Object.new('Bar', { 'foobar' => 'foobar' }, @client)
      bar.save

      foo = Parse::Object.new('Foo', { 'bar' => bar, 'bars' => [bar] }, @client)
      foo.save

      assert_equal 'foobar', foo['bar']['foobar']
      assert_equal 'foobar', foo['bars'][0]['foobar']

      foo = Parse::Query.new('Foo', @client).eq('objectId', foo.id).tap do |q|
        q.include = 'bar,bars'
      end.get.first
      foo.save

      assert_equal 'foobar', foo['bar']['foobar']
      assert_equal 'foobar', foo['bars'][0]['foobar']

      bar = foo['bar']
      bar['baz'] = 'baz'
      bar.save

      assert_equal 'baz', bar['baz']
    end
  end
end

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As mentioned in the Filmmaking Central interview, I'm teaching a class based on After Effects 7.0 Studio Techniques at fxPhd.com in this, its third term. The class was just uploaded yesterday, and so if you're actually interested in the class and this announcement has taken you by surprise, no worries – it's possible to sign up at any time, and students can switch classes freely during the first two weeks of term, and because the first two weeks in this case span the holidays, week two won't be until 2007.
It's a unique opportunity for me to teach based on the book and learn more about how the information comes across to students. Because it's an online course, the training is something like training videos, but then I the "professor" and the students interact in forums whose access is restricted only to students, adding an interactive element and fairly instantaneous feedback and dialog, which is what education is all about, right?
I even did a podcast (topping my biggest week of podcast exposure ever, a grand total of two) telling all about the class, so if you want more info, by all means, check it out. Otherwise, unless you're my mom, you may prefer to save the space on your video iPod for ze Frank.
Welcome to the blogoshpere. I look forward to reading your monologues.
P.S. you rock as well!
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Self Esteem on a Platter In The Color of Character, I write about the difficulties of integrating a junior high school in 1970. One of the observations of the story's protagonist was that his black classmates were being handed a random collection of reasons as to why they "should have self esteem." As if you…
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Deeper: the drugs have changed, as has the intent.
I read a couple of very interesting books on Shamanism (pronounced SHAH-manism) recently, with lots of interesting background historical information.
For example, I learned that while some shamans in some cultures used hallucinogenic plants to journey, others did not.
The common thread between the shamans of all known ancient cultures, though, was the travel outside of ordinary reality.
Those performing this were usually highly respected members of the community.
A difference between then and now is that the astral/nonordinary/SSC experience was used mainly for the benefit of another person. Modern laws prohibit this practice, where any helper plants are involved.
So yes, there are other routes to Destination X, involving focussed intent, movement, visuals, repetitive beats, abstentions from the senses, etc.
People still think you're a weirdo if you let on that you do these things, though, legal or illegal.
And yet many of us do it, or attempt it, in our free time.
* Drugs today are used mainly (I venture to suggest) as entertainment, as an escape from or an escape to; rather than so much as a doorway. I take your point, though, Erik, about the strong/remote likelihood of our ancestors smoking, tripping or whatever, socially and for fun.
This could be because the popular ones are stimulants or mood-alterers, rather than hallucinogens.
Why? Why do the governments not want their citizens exploring inner space with mushrooms, peyote and ayahuasca? 'Owsley Bear' (can't remember his proper name) put it well in a recent issue of the magazine Island Life: I think he said something like "the government wants lots of TV-watching, hamburger eating, mall strolling solid citizens."
I should be careful quoting him without the article here with me (it was a friend's, he is abroad), but his gist, as I remember, was that it was time to take back the personal power which has been taken from us by organisations.
A couple of vaguely connected spinoffs from the hallucinogen angle.
****On an altogether unconnected note, may I suggest that you make this box for typing submissions bigger: as wide and easy as sending email? It's difficult to keep up with your own thread when you're a slow typist like me, and can't see what you've just written.
**Or is that the idea, to focus the brain on its task and so be more discriminating? You can judge from my mashed-potato ramblings whether I deserve all the help I can get.


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Liberty Interactive (NASDAQ:QVCA) is on the move. Liberty just revealed that it has completed a $2.1 billion acquisition for 62% of HSN Inc. It was back in July when the deal was first announced.
The recent acquisition presents to the world the third largest e-commerce company in the United States of course behind leaders Amazon.com, Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Wal-Mart Stores Inc (NYSE:WMT). Earlier, HSN Inc. shareholders had proceeded to give their approval to the all-stock deal in a brief meeting. HSN has therefore, with immediate effect, ceased to be a publicly-traded stock.
St. Petersburg, Florida-based HSN currently owns numerous retail brands including Frontgate, Ballard Designs, Garnet Hill Grandin Road and Improvements and all these fall under the Cornerstone segment.
Liberty Interactive's president and CEO Greg Maffei said that they were excited about the fact that HSN was making its entry into the QVC family. The combination in their view will move QVC's position higher as the topmost global video e-commerce retailer and will also at the same time be delivering meaningful synergies.
QVC's president and CEO Mike George will be the one overseeing HSN which will be maintaining its headquarters in Florida. The former chairman of QVC Japan Mike Fitzharris will take up the role of the first president of HSN and will be reporting to George.
HSN board member Fiona Dias will in the meantime be joining the Liberty Interactive board. Aside from QVC, the online retailer Zulily is the other party to Liberty Interactive and it owns it through the QVC Group tracking-stock group.


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U.K. broadcasters: Britain votes to leave European Union
Jane Onyanga-Omara, and Kim Hjelmgaard
LONDON — The United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, according to a BBC forecast based on a partial count of results Friday.
The margin of victory was 52% to 48%.
It is the first departure from the alliance since the EU was formed 43 years ago. It could prompt other member nations to follow the U.K.'s lead and reverse a decades-long drive for European unity.
The outcome sent global markets into a tailspin. It will have far-reaching political implications for the future of the 28-nation bloc as well as the political future of Prime Minister David Cameron.
Nigel Farage, leader of the U.K. Independence Party said that "dawn was breaking on an independent U.K." He is not an member of the official "leave" campaign, but supports an exit from the EU.
The British pound fell 11% to a 31-year low as the "leave" camp appeared on course to win the historic referendum. Dow futures plummeted more than 600 points. Tokyo's Nikkei index fell 8%. London's FTSE index was due to open 7% lower amid a flight to safety.
Iain Murray, vice president for strategy at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, a Washington-based public policy organization, said Britain's "surprising vote" to leave the EU is "only the start of uncertainty and opportunity."
"Negotiations over the terms of exit will take at least two years, and no one knows what form they will take or what deal can be struck," he said.
The British currency initially soared to a 2016 peak of $1.50 amid signs that "remain" was winning the day, but then moved lower with losses accelerating. It fell from $1.50 to below $1.35 as results suggested a strong possibility the U.K. would vote to quit the bloc
The final poll from online research firm YouGov had "remain" on 52% and "leave" on 48%. While not an exit poll, the survey was conducted on the day of the referendum.
The four-month campaign has been acrimonious. Backers argued that severing ties with the EU is the only way to reduce a flood of migrants and protect the U.K.'s independence from burdensome EU regulation.
Supporters of remaining in the EU, led by Prime Minister David Cameron, said jobs, the economy, national security and the U.K.'s standing on the world stage would be compromised outside the alliance.
The Electoral Commission said a record 46.5 million people registered to vote. The question on the ballot paper was: "Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union?" The side that gets more than 50% of the votes will win.
The tiny overseas British territory Gibraltar was the first counting area to report results. The 2.5 square mile area off the south coast of Spain backed "remain" by a vote of 19,322 to 823 — an overwhelming 95.8%. A count by the Electoral Commission is underway across 381 other counting areas. Gibraltar had been expected to strongly favor "remain."
In Rome, Italy's finance minister, Pier Carlo Padoan, was quoted as saying at a forum Thursday that no matter what happens, it will be impossible to assert "let's pick up as if nothing" happened.
It is the U.K.'s third nationwide referendum, and its second on EU membership. U.K. voters backed staying in the EU in 1975. Scotland failed to win independence in a 2014 vote that was held only north of the border.
Eligible voters included British, Irish and Commonwealth citizens over 18 who are residents in the U.K., that is, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Also voting were U.K. nationals living abroad who have been registered voters in the U.K. in the past 15 years. In addition, members of the House of Lords and commonwealth citizens in Gibraltar were also able to vote, unlike in a general election.
Voting was disrupted in the South of England Thursday as flash floods forced some polling stations to be relocated.
Peter Carlyon, 22, who was campaigning to stay in the EU in central London on Thursday, said the vote was "a once in a generation" chance. "We can't change our minds next week."
But Kevin Campbell, 36, said that an influx of Eastern Europeans coming to the U.K. under the EU's freedom of movement laws was damaging his small business. He works for a firm that installs fire-protection systems.
When will we know the result of the 'Brexit' vote?
Cameron issued a referendum day plea on Twitter for Britons to vote to "remain" while his Conservative Party rival Boris Johnson urged the country to "leave."
Later Thursday, Johnson unveiled a poster that said "last chance to vote" at his daughter Lara's graduation ceremony at St. Andrews University in Scotland, according to media reports.
While many observers feel Cameron will have to resign if Britons vote to leave the EU bloc, dozens of Conservative "leave" lawmakers have signed a letter saying the prime minister should stay in office whichever side wins the membership referendum.
The letter signed by 84 legislators says "whatever the British people, decide you have both a mandate and a duty to continue leading the nation implementing our policies."
That leaves more than 60 Brexit-supporting Conservative Party lawmakers who did not sign.


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Facebook shares still pressured by negative newsfeed
Ken Odeluga March 27, 2018 7:30 PM
Facebook shares are struggling to participate in the global equity market bounce as an onslaught of negative news continues.
The shares staged a small bounce at the end of trading on Monday, but reports on Tuesday that CEO Mark Zuckerberg had declined to appear before UK lawmakers look set to weigh on the stock anew. The televised appearance at a UK Parliamentary Committee of a whistleblower who alerted the media to alleged misuse of personal data by Cambridge Analytica has generated fresh headlines and allegations. These threaten to eclipse attempts by Facebook to draw a line under the affair.
$100bn up in smoke
The stock's loss since 16th March approached 20% by Monday, equating to the destruction of around $100bn in market value as more regulators began investigating the network. These included the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, which has the power to fine Facebook on a daily, per-user basis, suggesting a possible multibillion dollar penalty.
Ads pulled
Public outrage has thereby damaged Facebook shares by impacting sentiment, but a financial impact can't be ruled out. An increasing number of advertisers have announced they are suspending campaigns on the company's platform whilst seeking clarification of data policies. Aside from Commerzbank, Germany's second largest lender, most of these advertisers are relatively small. But if the public outcry runs further, further big names could pull ads as they have threatened to, denting the stock more.
Revenues in focus
This helps explain why Facebook's stock continues to struggle, whilst other high-multiple technology shares that could also bear the brunt of any new privacy regulations, rebound. Investors are also reacting to signs that Facebook users no longer trust it to safeguard personal data, according to surveys. These polls do not reveal much that is new. But the rate at which scepticism is rising suggests the scandal could exacerbate already slowing user trends. Facebook users spent slightly less time on the app on average in the fourth quarter whilst growth in developed markets plateaued. Advertisers that spent around $40bn on Facebook last year may not hesitate to look elsewhere if the trickle of users deleting Facebook becomes a flood. The first signs of a hit to ad revenue may come in Q1 results scheduled on 1st May.
Backstop apps
Still, investment interest is unlikely to decline sharply over the long term, in part due to the multiple revenue streams Facebook has yet to monetise. For instance, it will only begin experimenting with paid subscriptions on 315 million-user WhatsApp this year. Revenues of say, $1bn—a fifth the size of some Wall St estimates—taxed and capitalised harshly at 20% and 3.5% respectively could warrant a valuation just short of $10bn. Such calculations would be in order for Instagram, Messenger, and Oculus when Facebook begins publishing their figures. To be sure, it will take years before the quartet can replace any ad revenue loss, but even if their own users shrink in the medium term, investors won't stray too far.
Before then, senior Facebook executives have much more work to do to reassure users that unauthorised data access cannot happen again. Investors may even be signalling their view that CEO Mark Zuckerberg and COO Sheryl Sandberg have reached the limit of their ability to lead the complex beast that is Facebook. We see little chance of major C-suite changes in the near term though. So the sooner they crack on with convincing assurances, the sooner the shares will find a sustainable floor.


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East Davidson's baseball team left East Rutherford late Tuesday evening, feeling like the bats were taken out of their hands in a heartbreaking fourth-round playoff loss cut short to five innings because of lightning.
The school planned to call the N.C. High School Association early Wednesday morning asking that the game be finished. The call was made but the appeal was turned down.
"Once we have a weather delay and they reach five innings the game is complete if they can't return to play," said NCHSAA Commissioner Davis Whitfield. "That's what we had last night."
East was trailing 4-3 in the top of the sixth inning with a runner on second and one out when the umpires cleared the field because of distant lightning at 8:34 p.m. The game was declared over two hours later.
It took about 90 minutes for the bad weather to actually arrive, which had the Eagles feeling like play was halted prematurely.
"Clearly from my perspective, I felt like we could have continued to play because we saw the same weather conditions," said East coach Dan Tricarico. "The weather really didn't deteriorate until over an hour later."
Under NCHSAA rules, if lightnning is spotted, play must stop for 30 minutes. The 30-minute clock restarts each time lightning is visible.
There have been several stoppages of play involving county teams in accordance with that rule where rainfall wasn't present. The start of North Davidson's first-round conference tournament baseball game was delayed two hours and 20 minutes because of thunder and a Central Davidson soccer playoff match was halted for 90 minutes because of lightning.
"All of us, coaches and administrators, are on the same page as far as safety to the kids, the fans and everybody at the site," Tricarico said. "I think there may have been some situations where some umpires left some teams on the field too long. I think what we're seeing is a rebound effect and they might be kind of overreacting."
The umpires declared that play could not resume and East was hopeful of making a return trip.
"You want to see games decided by the teams, not by the weather," Tricarico said.
But there was little chance that was going to happen. A game is considered official after five innings.
"We've had games in earlier rounds when we've had these type of situations and they've been complete games as well," Whitfeld said. "We've been consistent in how we've enforced this policy."
It's one that's unpopular at least with East Davidson.
"I don't think you should have the weather decide a state playoff game," Tricarico said. "I think that rule has got to be changed."
But Tricarico still felt errors committed by his team were more costly. East held leads of 2-0 and 3-1.
"We opened the door for them," he said. "One of the things you learn in baseball is life lessons. Life isn't always fair."
Mike Duprez can be reached at 249-3981, ext. 218 or mike.duprez@the-dispatch.com.


Leyton Orient kept up their promotion push with a game that hinged on two penalties and a goal that Wrexham thought was offside.
The visitors started with a breakthrough as Justin Miller prodded the ball through for Gary Alexander to break through the rearguard and slot the ball home with Wrexham defenders waiting for an offside flag that stayed down.
Orient should have had another goal when Matt Lockwood crossed and Jabo Ibehre failed to get direction into his header as he made contact six yards out.
Again when Shane Tudor was through on the right, a strong challenge by Danny Williams saved the home side as he turned the ball for a corner.
Orient were through once more when Tudor crossed and Ibehre turned it back to Alexander to hook a shot towards the top corner, only to be denied by Michael Ingham with a one-handed tip over the bar.
A penalty two minutes before half-time put the visitors further in front when Simon Spender seemed harshly to pay the price for handball and Lockwood stepped up to beat Ingham from the spot.
Wrexham had their chances too, but failed to make the most of them. Mark Williams shot wide after Jon Walters set him up and again when Mark Jones was unmarked his shot went high over the bar.
Jones shot wide from another chance and Danny Williams missed from long range.
Dean Bennett nearly set Wrexham up for a goal on the hour, crossing for Walters to try a header that Glyn Garner kept out with a flying save.
The Orient keeper was on form again as he kept out a shot from Mark Jones, diving to save at the foot of a post.
With ten minutes to go Wrexham had a lifeline when Gary Alexander was penalized for a foul on Danny Williams, but Bennett's spot-kick was too tame, giving Garner an easy save as dived left to hold it on the ground.
With time running out Bennett made amends, getting a late consolation as the ball rolled over the line when earlier shots from Mark Jones and Marc Williams failed to beat Garner in a goalmouth scramble.


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Alcohol Involved In Rochester Crash That Injured Four People
Kim David Published: June 6, 2022
Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) - A woman was arrested on suspicion of DWI Friday night after causing a traffic crash that injured four people in rural Rochester.
Olmsted County Sheriff's Capt. Jim Schueller says a large SUV driven by the 48-year-old woman was southbound on N. Broadway around 10:00 pm when she made a left turn onto 48th St in front of a northbound car.
The car crashed into the SUV and the driver suffered a broken wrist, a possible concussion and other injuries and was taken to the hospital.
Schueller says there were four passengers in the car and three were also taken to the hospital to be checked out and treated. All of those in the car are 18-years-old. Four are from Rochester, the other is from Oronoco.
The woman driving the SUV - identified as Patricia Price of Rochester - and her 13-year-old son were not hurt. Schueller says Price showed signs of impairment and admitted to an officer that she had been drinking.
Schueller says she is facing possible charges of DWI, reckless and careless driving, and criminal vehicular operation. Charges are expected to be filed after blood test results are available.
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A short video by Brian Kaufman – USA Today – with CoolWorks Founder Bill Berg. Learn how a small-town Minnesota boy ended up in Yellowstone Park and how CoolWorks came to life.
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Safe driving is a basic skill for a driver, and it is very important. If everyone in the world can keep this in mind, our world will be more amicable.
1. Remember to avoid excessive speed of your car engine. Do not drive too fast when you are driving in downhill. The engine is easy to speed up. Pay attention to the diesel engine, do not run for a long time in the idle condition.
2. If there is some abnormal sound and smell during driving, stop your car and check the reasons.
3. If you find some abnormal phenomenon of the light or dashboard, you must stop to check and find out the reasons that lead to the unusual phenomenon.
4. Remember to avoid unnecessary acceleration and sudden brakes.
5. Do not take rest with your foot laying on the clutch pedal. That will result in partial separation, and cause premature wear of clutch friction lining.
6. When drive up to the mountain, you have to put in low gear to get to your driveway, which is barely wide enough for one car and ends at a steep drop-off. That will avoid the overloading of the engine.
7. When vehicles are driven through the shallow rivers or pools, Pay attention to the water when driving, it may enter into the vent-pipe, and cause serious damage of the engine. When you drive through the river or puddle, you should check the rear axle, whether the transmission gear oil is mixed in water. If the water is injected, remove the water and inject the specified engine oil.
8. When driving in heavy rain or through the shallow river, you must be especially careful, because the wet brake system will force a temporary weakening.
9. Make full use of your car rear view mirror when you are reversing, they can help you a lot.


We are presently looking to expand our client list and would be happy to consider applications from young male and female actors looking for representation. If you have musical instrument skills, all the better. To apply for representation send an email with CV and jpeg headshot to admin@ottopm.co.uk. You will have to be in Spotlight or be prepared to join Spotlight and if you have trained at an accredited drama school it will help.


What makes a perfect beach holiday? White sandy bays, turquoise waters, instagram-worthy scenery and the sun of course. And, Menorca has it all, in abundance, but there's certainly more to this little island than just beautiful beaches.
Hailed as the Balearic's best-kept secret, Menorca is unspoilt and mesmerisingly idyllic. Smaller, and less developed than it's popular neighbours, you'll find yourself taking a step back to nature. Boasting pretty, untouched landscapes that explode with flora and fauna, it's no wonder that Menorca has been quietly flying the sustainable tourism flag for a number of years. UNESCO even declared Menorca a Biosphere Reserve, aiming to protect areas such as the Parc Natural S'Albufera d'es Grau wetlands and the intriguing Bronze Age sites.
Gentle landscapes make Menorca the perfect environment to walk, cycle or ride around, so you can soak up the stunning natural scenery before finding yourself on one of the many bays that stud the coastline, to relax. When it comes to beaches, there are so many, you really are spoilt for choice. For families, there's sloping waters where children can paddle around, on the south of the island there's wonderful beach-dining and snorkelling opportunities, and the north is rockier and awash with pine trees.
At the end of a long, summer's day, look forward to a delicious meal. The Menorcans certainly take their time to enjoy food, and you can spend many unhurried hours at a sea-front restaurant or bistro in town. Maybe finish off with a refreshing pomada - a Menorcan gin and lemon mix for the ultimate Mediterranean experience. If you're still in the mood for dancing, head to Cales Coves for some fantastic night spots.
And finally, visit Menorca's own twin cities - Mahon, the capital, and Ciutadella, the former capital. Both are quite different, but an absolute must if you're nearby.
Once the capital of Menorca, Ciutadella is full of old-world charm quite different to the rest of the island.
Located on the extreme west coast of Menorca, and boasting a lively port and old quarter with characteristic Baroque and Gothic churches, there's much to entice visitors to this corner of the island.
The picturesque port is very much in working order, but it also serves as a wonderful place to eat. Lined with wonderful water-front restaurants, bars, clubs and boutique shops, this is somewhere to lose many leisurely hours walking around, watching the fish hauled in on the boats, admiring the yachts bobbing up and down at the water's edge and enjoying a delicious tapas or seafood supper. Get there in the morning and you might want to take one of the many boat rides out along the coast to stop and bathe on some of the island's most beautiful white-sand beaches.
Prepare to be transported to a time gone by when you enter the town with its elegant mansions, 13th century Gothic cathedral, and historic quarter - Es Born. Medieval streets lead to picturesque squares, all bursting with palaces, churches and fortresses. The Placa d'es Born is particularly picturesque.
It truly is an enchanting place to stroll around, and enjoying a coffee at at any of the squares such as Placa de la Catedral, Place Des Ses Palmes or of course, Placa d'es Born is a real treat. Once you've spent time browsing the shops, looking for Menorca's famous footwear or fantastic clothes in its little boutiques, or visited the covered market at the Placa Libertat, you can seek refuge in one of the town's charming cafes for a spot of people watching.
Don't want the fun to end? Head to the harbour to make the most of the bars and clubs, some with roof terraces to really soak up the stunning surroundings of this beguiling old city.
For two such characteristic Menorcan cities, the properties are varied. Whitewashed modern villas with swimming pools and spacious terraces, restored classic farmhouses and properties with far-reaching views - there really is something for everyone in the Mahon area. And, similarly, with Ciutadella, a mix of classic Menorcan style villas, alongside spacious family-sized properties with amazing coastal and country views, and a short drive to the beach offer great choices.
Menorca loves a festival, and both Mahon and Ciutadella host their own fantastic versions.
Mahon is buzzing all summer, but visit on the first weekend of September and you'll experience the Nuestra Señora de Gràcia (Our Lady of Grace) festival. Taking over the whole town, there are parades, live music and plenty of opportunities to eat and drink pomada - that special Menorcan gin and lemon mix.
Ciutadella's San Joan festival in June is renowned for being one of the most amazing festivals in Menorca. As horses parade through the streets, their owners bringing them to their rear legs, the Sant Joan Festival bursts into full swing.


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Sylvia's Restaurant, the "The Queen of Soul Food", was founded by Sylvia Woods, in 1962. Established in the historic village of Harlem, Sylvia's is a community favorite, known as the world's kitchen. Serving authentic soul food for over 55 years, this icon remains a culinary must-visit for foodies. Gospel brunch Sundays, Live Music Wednesdays, and Daily Specials scream home-style cooking, within an at-home environment. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, our signature dishes include Sylvia's Down Home Fried Chicken and Sylvia's World Famous Talked About Bar-B-Que Ribs. Come visit for yourself, and experience why Presidents, celebrities, and Harlemites alike call Sylvia's home. Owned & Operated by The Woods Family.
328 Malcolm X Blvd - Founder Sylvia Woods was called the Queen of Soul Food for a reason, and her finger-lickin'-good ribs are not to be missed. Smothered in barbecue sauce and perfectly tender, her signature dish really is something to talk about/devour.
Sylvia's Restaurant, the "The Queen of Soul Food", was founded by Sylvia Woods, in 1962. Established in the historic village of Harlem, Sylvia's is a community favorite, known as the world's kitchen. Serving authentic soul food for over 55 years, this icon remains a culinary must-visit for…
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This restaurant has been an unforgettable asset to Harlem since 1962. You will enjoy their intriguing soul food. You might sit down and eat and realize that you need a to go plate as well.
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"just off of 125th & Lenox Avenue - Marcus Samuelsohn's great Harlem Bar, Sunday Brunch Favorite for em. Great Music in the front room, Soul food specialties lifted top to the next level. "
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"Definitely a spot for the Harlem Cool Kids. Restaurant that turns nightclub after 11pm. Lit DJ on the weekend spins hip hop, afrobeats, RnB, and reggae. Young professional good looking crowd "
"In the black history the entertainment starts in here. Whose careers started at the Apollo include Billie Holiday, Pearl Bailey, Sammy Davis Jr., James Brown & The Famous Flames, King Curtis, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Parliament-Funkadelic, Wilson Pickett, The Miracles, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Rush Brown, Stephanie Mills, Dionne Warwick, Bobby Short, The Jackson 5, Patti Austin, Patti LaBelle, Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Ben E. King, The Isley Brothers, Lauryn Hill, Sarah Vaughan, Jazmine Sullivan, Ne-Yo, and Machine Gun Kelly.... The theater opened in 1914 as Hurtig & Seamon's New Burlesque Theater, and was designed by George Keister in the neo-Classical style. It became the Apollo in 1934, when it was opened to black patrons – previously it had been a whites-only venue. In 1983, both the interior and exterior of the building were designated as New York City Landmarks, and the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places. It is estimated that 1.3 million people visit the Apollo every year."
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"You may not associate Harlem with French food, but this restaurant does not disappoint. I love the foie gras and the peppercorn steak. Honestly, their steaks are my favorite, but the entire menu is super tasty. This place is a great place for a date. At night, they have jazz occasionally and the tables are lit by candlelight. It makes for a romantic experience. Add a glass of wine and voilà!"
"If you are looking for the history of the black Culture, this is the correct address "
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The 3 Laws All Actors Must Follow
Today, we're talking about the very important laws of Composition, what they are, why they're important, and how you can use these to create more detailed, nuanced performances on stage and in film.
Again, Chekhov did not create anything new with these laws and they can seem obvious when you think about them, but all too many actors don't think about them when creating a role and it ultimately keeps them from finding a sense of truth in their performances that is both dynamically engaging, specifically nuanced, and imbued with a maximum feeling of authenticity.
Again, these laws are essential in the work of any performing artist and an actor ignores these laws at their peril. If these laws are ignored, the actor's work can be bland, one-note, lacking in specifics, and worst of all clichéd. An actor must avoid clichéd acting at all cost. What I mean by that is acting a role the way it is "supposed to be" instead of acting that is experienced truthfully moment-to-moment. Acting that is surprising and that can be surprising even to the actor themself. This is the kind of acting that is electric and inspired. That is the goal we seek as performing artists/artists that perform.
Everything comes in 3's
The first Law of Composition is the Law of Triplicity. This is the principle that things tend to come in three's and that the number "3" is the most satisfying, complete, and useful number to the artist.
Think about it. We use the rule of three in comedy, in writing, in music, in art, and much more. In comedy, three is essential in that:
We introduce
We reinforce the pattern
Then we pay it off.
Any comedian will tell you that comedy comes in threes.
In writing, there is a beginning, middle, and end.
In music, most choruses are sung three times.
The Rule of Thirds in Art
In art, there is a rule of thirds in which artists place items in intersections of third lines in order to draw more attention to their artwork.
Blockbuster movies tend to come in trilogies.
We remember the Three Musketeers, even though there were four.
There are three little pigs, three bears, and three blind mice.
Famous people are said to die in threes.
Triplicity is here, there, and everywhere, morning, noon, and night, yesterday, today, and tomorrow, in the past, the present, and the future.
Get the idea?
For the actor, using this principle can be very useful. In every play, movie, scene, or monologue there are three parts: the beginning, middle, and end. One of the biggest mistakes actors, particularly beginning actors, make is playing the end at the beginning.
If the monologue ends with a stunning revelation or emotional climax, the actor may make the mistake of already playing it before it has happened. When I see monologues for example, in which the actor is crying or yelling from the very beginning, this is a strong indicator that the actor is playing the end before they have arrived at the end.
At the same time, the monologue seems incomplete if there hasn't been a tangible and visible emotional transition from beginning to the middle to the end. In other words, a scene or monologue can't be stuck at the beginning. There has to be middle point of transition. And the end has to happen where it belongs, at the end.
Actors work in the medium of "SPECIFICS" and, as such, the actor must be clear about the form of the work, where they are within the work as a whole, and how they are using that form to create a complete, fully realized character.
Michael Chekhov guru, Leonard Petit stresses that "Everything that needs understanding uses form". This means "the play, the scene, the monologue, the stage, the scenery, the props, the sound, even our fellow actors".
As you begin to awaken your consciousness of your use of form as an actor, you will grow to be dissatisfied with any movements, gestures, speeches, feelings, thoughts, or internal and external actions that are vague or shapeless. You will notice it in yourself as an actor and in others as a spectator. You will strive to make sure that each moment you are playing has a strong sense of form in and of itself.
Again, it is important, even before you begin working in earnest, that the play, film, scene, or monologue that you are working on has a beginning, middle, and end. As you work, you will then notice that there is a beginning to the beginning, a middle to the beginning, and an end to the beginning. You may then notice that there is a beginning to the beginning of the beginning, a middle to the beginning of the beginning, and an end to the beginning of the beginning. And so on right down to the micro-beat of the work itself.
Each of those individual beats call for a specific and truthful responses from an actor who is living authentically moment to moment to moment. What's more, it is important for the actor to recognize that there is a beginning, middle, and end to the character they are playing which brings us to the next Law of Composition: The Law of Polarity.
Ending up in a different place from where you began.
Chekhov says that "In any true piece of art (in our case an inspired performance), the beginning and the end are, or should be, polar in principal." In other words, where you begin must be different from where you end, not only different but its polar opposite. If it is not, it's, well…boring. Uninteresting. Not artistic.
Oh, Luke. If we'd only known...
As spectators, we desire to see a character's journey. Luke Skywalker starts an innocent farmboy and ends as a...space-milk drinking wierdo.
Frodo Baggins starts as an innocent young nobody and ends as hero/savior of Middle Earth. Hamlet starts as an indecisive, over-thinking student and ends as a man of action and king-slayer.
We must end up in a different place than where we begin. Think of throwing a ball. How do you throw the ball? Do you start with the ball as close as possible to the target or as far away as possible? Without the wind-up, there is no pitch. The ball fails to reach the target. For actors, that target is inspired acting.
Not only is this important with the form as a whole but finding polar forces within the character or style of the piece is also enormously helpful in creating truthful moments. Michael Shurtleff, in his book, Audition calls this "Finding the Opposites" but the spirit is much the same.
If I am playing a largely tragic scene, then it is essential that I find the comedy or humor of that scene. Not for fun. Not as an exercise in just being different for different's sake. But because that's how it works in real life.
Some of the biggest laughs we can have can occur during a fight with a spouse, a parent, a sibling, or a friend. It happens all the time. People cry when they are happy. People say the meanest things to people they care about the most. This is life. This is truth.
Finding and playing the polarity of the scene even just once during rehearsal can lead to interesting and surprising choices that can and will result in dynamic and exciting performances. Playing the polarity in auditions can separate you from other more clichéd portrayals and Get. You. The. Part.
If your character is, overall, a confident person. Find moments when they aren't. If the character is positive, find moments when they might be negative.
This actor gets it.
Richard the Third is one of the most blatantly evil characters Shakespeare wrote, but for the actor, true nuance only occurs when they find moments of kindness and love that the character can exhibit as well. It may ultimately be false and he may eventually betray those moments with other action, but within that moment, it must be true and be allowed to live truthfully.
So far, we have covered that each scene, monologue, play, or film must be broken up into sets of three and that where the character begins must be polar to where they end. This brings us to the third Law of Composition which is Transformation.
The Middle Way.
If Triplicity is the bones of composition, and Polarity its life-blood, then transformation is the muscle and connective tissue that makes our work vital and alive. It exists at the middle point within each beat or moment of the life of your character. It lives only through listening truthfully, receiving and discovering new data by the actor both externally through the atmosphere of the work and scene partners, and internally through moments of discovery and internal emotional action that the character experiences throughout its artistic life.
It is the "How" of the character. How do I move from point A to point B to point C and so on. The "How" should be the sole focus of the actor as they work through each rehearsal. Only through truthful internal and external action can the question of "How" be answered. You need not articulate it verbally. The actor answers the questions that transformation poses through their body and their voice.
T. P. T. What my dear mentor, Lisa Dalton calls "Teepee Tea". These three Laws of Composition follow the artist/actor everywhere in their work. From the tiniest beat to the entirety of an epic movie trilogy. It is vital that the Laws of Composition be followed, explored, and executed.
Here's a brief exercise, I would like you to try when you are finished reading this blog. As you are existing in your space try to break each action you take into three distinct parts. For example:
I am sitting. I am getting up. I am up.
I am grabbing my cup of coffee. I am lifting it to my lips. I have drank a sip of coffee.
I am at the far end of the room. I am walking. I am at the other end of the room.
Try to experience each moment artistically. Be conscious of the polarity of each action and each tiny detail of transformation that leads you from one polarity to the next.
Again, the more the actor experiences each moment in specific creative detail the more they can harness this ability to use in their work to create distinct moment-to-moment nuance on stage and in film.
What do you think of TeePee Tea? Do you agree that all art must follow these laws of composition? What happens if you break these laws? Do you go to Acting Jail? Let me know in the comments.
See you guys later.


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Q: Vertically and horizontally align My problem is the following:
I've vertically centered a div. However, I'd like to center another div horizontally.
The problem is that I don't manage to center it horizontally.
Here are my (X)HTML and CSS
(X)HTML:

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CSS:
html, body {
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
height: 100%;
}

#strut, #page {
    display: inline-block;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

#strut {
    height: 100%;
}

#page {
    border: 1px solid #c00;
}

#inner_page {
    width: 750px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background-color: #c00;
}

h1 {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0;
}

strut is the marker for vertically center an element. page is centered vertically. The idea is to try to center horizontally the inner_page block.
Should I use absolute position? Or anything else? Did I choose the good method?

A: #page is inline-block, so it will always take up the dimensions of its children. In this case, its only child is #inner_page, which is 750px, so they both will be the same size. This means you cannot really center it inside #page.
You can center #page itself by putting text-align: center on body for example.

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NASA scientist: 2014 Arctic minimum likely to be among lowest
New satellite data will help farmers facing drought
NASA scientists watching, studying Arctic changes this summer
By Patrick Lynch,
NASA's Earth Science News Team
This visualization of the Arctic sea ice cap's seasonal melting is based on satellite data from the AMSR2 instrument operated by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Credit: Cindy Starr, NASA Goddard's Scientific Visualization Studio
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As we near the final month of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, NASA scientists are watching the annual seasonal melting of the Arctic sea ice cover. The floating, frozen cap that stretches across the Arctic Ocean shrinks throughout summer until beginning to regrow, typically around mid-September.
As of Aug. 19, Arctic sea ice covered about 2.31 million square miles. While this is on track to be larger than the record-breaking low year in 2012, the sea ice extent is still well below average for the past 30 years, and continues a trend of sea ice loss in the Arctic. From 1981 to 2010, the average sea ice extent on Aug. 19 was 2.72 million square miles — 18 percent larger than on that same date this year.
"While this year is not heading toward a record low minimum extent in the Arctic, sea ice is well below normal and continues an overall pattern of decreasing sea ice during summer in the Arctic," said sea ice scientist Walt Meier, based at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland.
While NASA scientists have used satellites to document sea ice changes for more than 40 years, this summer the agency is also flying three airborne research campaigns to observe different aspects of climate-driven change in the Arctic.
The ARISE (Arctic Radiation-IceBridge Sea and Ice Experiment) campaign will begin flights later this week from Greenland to measure how changing land and sea ice conditions in the region are affecting the formation of clouds and the exchange of heat from Earth's surface to space.
For some time scientists at NASA and elsewhere have been concerned about how the retreat of sea ice in summer could affect the climate of the Arctic. This campaign is one of the first to study the interaction between sea ice loss and the Arctic atmosphere.
The CARVE (Carbon in Arctic Reservoirs Vulnerability Experiment) campaign is making its third year of flights from Fairbanks, Alaska, over vast regions of Alaska to measure the emissions of greenhouse gases being released from thawing tundra and permafrost.
And an offshoot of NASA's long-running Operation IceBridge, a plane will fly over Alaskan glaciers to measure how much the thickness of those glaciers has changed from previous years.
For news on these campaigns and the status of Arctic sea ice as it progresses toward its annual minimum, watch for updates on www.nasa.gov/earth and www.nasa.gov/earthrightnow throughout August and September.
ARISE: NASA to investigate climate impacts of Arctic sea ice loss
CARVE: Is a sleeping climate giant stirring in the Arctic?
From 2009 through 2019, NASA's Operation IceBridge flew above the Arctic, Antarctic and Alaska, gathering data on the height, depth, thickness, flow and change of sea ice, glaciers and ice sheets.
NASA's Operation IceBridge Completes Eleven Years of Polar Surveys
New time-lapse videos of Earth's glaciers and ice sheets as seen from space – some spanning nearly 50 years – are providing scientists with new insights into how the planet's frozen regions are changing.
Ice in Motion: Satellites Capture Decades of Change
A new study finds that the Greenland Ice Sheet has lost 3.8 trillion tons of ice between 1992 and 2018.
Greenland's Rapid Melt Will Mean More Flooding
A vast animal migration – the largest on the planet and a critical part of Earth's climate system – has been observed globally for the first time, thanks to an unexpected use of a space-based laser.
NASA, French Space Laser Measures Massive Migration of Ocean Animals


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Designs, maintains, and uses data resources as required.
Provides assistance to the Syracuse City School District in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data (including but not limited to New York State Education Department state assessment data, student demographics, etc.) for the purpose of school and student improvement.
Provides staff development opportunities for administrators and others in the use and analysis of student/program data to improve student performance and programs.
Provides evaluation coordination for districts involved in grants; including but not limited to data collection and analyses via surveys, observation, and review of archival data.
Constructs and provides models of analysis for national, state and local student performance measures.
Constructs and provides models of analysis for national, state and local teacher performance measures in accordance with new teacher evaluation requirements.
Provides lay language summaries of State Education Department and other association reports and memos focusing on assessment and student data.
Serves as Syracuse City School District liaison to the Regional Information Center in the ongoing collection of district data, review of assessment reports, data warehousing efforts, use of data extraction tools, etc.
Assists the Syracuse City School District in the development of regional performance reports and in the preparation of supplemental materials related to the School Report Card.
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Gunmen Kill Pakistani Politician In Karachi
Politicians mourn the death of former lawmaker Ali Raza Abidi in Karachi on December 25.
Unidentified gunmen opened fire on a Pakistani politician outside his home in the southern port city of Karachi on the evening of December 25, before fleeing the scene, police said.
Former lawmaker Ali Raza Abidi, 46, was critically wounded in the attack and he later died at a hospital, senior police officer Javed Alam Odho told reporters.
Abidi was alone in his car when the attack took place, authorities say, adding that a postmortem examination showed that he sustained four bullet wounds.
No one claimed responsibility for the killing. Police cordoned off the scene of the attack, local media reported.
Abidi, the former leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement party, was elected to the National Assembly in 2013.
The party urged the authorities to immediately find and arrest Abidi's killers.
Prime Minister Imran Khan and several other opposition politicians condemned the attack.
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement party represents the Urdu speaking population and its two factions have an uneasy relationship with each other.
Based on reporting by AP and dawn.com