Choose which type of grip suits you best. There is the barrel-handle jigsaw or the top-handle jigsaw. This is largely a comfort choice, so try out both.
This saw is great for curved cuts, circle cuts and scribed cuts on walls.
The orbital setting is important when choosing a jigsaw. Jigsaws cut in an upstroke and the orbital setting controls how much the blade moves back and forth. At zero, the blade moves straight up and down like a sewing needle.
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After the epic win at the opening ceremony last night by the netball first team, the pressure was on for the 2's to keep up the success but the crowd seemed to have every confidence in their home side.
The two teams proved to be evenly matched, with long centres that saw the ball make its way up and down the court with no goals. York retained possession slightly more thanks to a strong core in the Centre, Wing Attack and Wing Defence, but a couple of missed shots meant that the first quarter finished at 6-6.
The second quarter continued to be a well-matched struggle to secure a lead, with never more than a two goal difference. York's defence kept up relentless pressure inside the D but the calm and collected attack managed to maintain their accurate shooting. The tight reffing resulted in York's Goal Defence being given a warning for too much contact and the quarter ended tensely, with Lancaster leading 17-15.
York used the half-time as an opportunity to change up positioning, and Centre and Wing Attack swapped. This was a decision that saw the energy and accuracy renewed for the home side, and, as was the case last night, the third quarter proved to be essential in securing the dominance of the home side. Five minutes in they were able to even out the score to 19-19. York's Goal Keeper became a crucial player in the second half of the match; her speed and interceptions provided numerous new opportunities for the rest of the team and she was a constant source of support to pass back to when needed.
Play became somewhat static towards the end of the third quarter as contact became more and more frequent. There were a couple of missed chances to turn over Lancaster centres, but York managed to keep possession and the quarter ended 24-22 to York.
A win was far from secured as York entered the nail-biting final quarter, but the large crowd was fully behind the home side. It was here that the shooting – which had occasionally faltered up until this point – gained complete confidence, bringing York to a five goal lead in the final five minutes. However, given Lancaster's strong performance throughout the game it still seemed feasible that they could make a last-minute comeback. The crowd were on their feet in the last two and a half minutes, as the gap closed to 4 goals. With a goal from each side in the last minute, the home team managed to maintain their lead and the match ended 35-28 to York.

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(Tuscaloosa, Ala.) The Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center was alive with the spoken word on Nov. 15, 2016 when 19 West-Central Alabama students shared their talent in the District 3 Poetry Out Loud regional finals. Prior to this final round in Tuscaloosa, the students participated in a primary competition at their respective high schools.
Students competing in the District 3 POL program were eligible to compete in the national/anthology portion of the program, the original poetry portion, or both. The Alabama State Council on the Arts sponsored the original poetry competition. Traveling to Montgomery, Ala. in 2017, the winners in both the recitation and original poetry portions will compete in the state-wide competition. Winners in the national/anthology portion will then have the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. for a final round.
Sponsors include the National Endowment for the Arts, Poetry Foundation, Alabama State Council on the Arts and The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa.
Judges for the day were John Paul Taylor, Executive Director, Real Life Poets, Inc.; Brian Oilu, The University of Alabama; Maggie Nye Smith, The University of Alabama; Martie Sample, Accuracy Judge; Kevin Ledgewood, Prompter; Paula Demonbraun and Clifton Baker, Scoring. The Region 3 Coordinator for Poetry Out Loud is Sharron Rudowski.
The District 3 participants' original poetry will be featured in a Slash Pine Press publication to be released in 2017. Slash Pine Press, based at The University of Alabama, produces limited-run chapbooks of poetry and other mixed-genre works, and occasionally hosts off-the-beaten-path reading events, including the Slash Pine Poetry Festival held at the end of April. Through this program, undergraduate students conceive and execute their own notions of book design, imagine and locate their own spaces for engaged performance, and form and upload their own versions of a relevant internet presence.


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Coaching search begins in earnest at Missouri
The Missouri football team's regular season came to an end Friday with a 28-3 loss at Arkansas. But with a head-coaching vancancy left by Gary Pinkel's resignation, the games are just beginning.
Multiple outlets reported Saturday that Pinkel, the program's all-time winningest coach, had stepped down from his position and that quarterbacks coach and associate head coach Andy Hill was named interim head coach. Pinkel announced earlier this month he would resign after the season because of health concerns.
One of the premier candidates to replace Pinkel came off the board Saturday when ESPN's Brett McMurphy reported Justin Fuente will be the next coach at Virginia Tech. Fuente's Memphis Tigers have won 19 games the last two years, and the Missouri athletic department has its share of connections to Memphis. Director of athletics Mack Rhoades hired deputy director of athletics Wren Baker and senior associate A.D. Ryan Bradley from Memphis after Rhoades took over this spring.
And, of course, defensive coordinator Barry Odom was hired before the season from Memphis, where he held the same position.
As the dominoes continue to fall in an offseason filled with high-profile vacancies, the main debate regarding the Missouri job seems to be whether to promote Odom or to look outside the program.
In his first season as Missouri's D.C., Odom's defense allowed an average of 4.4 yards per play, an improvement of 1.3 yards from last season, when the Tigers' defense wasn't exactly shabby under Dave Steckel.
Prior to this weekend's games, Missouri was a top-10 defense in yards per game and points per game. Odom also coaches the team's linebackers, and senior linebacker Kentrell Brothers leads the nation in tackles. Odom played linebacker at Missouri, and coached there as an assistant for nine seasons before leaving for Memphis. His lone head-coaching experience came in two seasons at Rock Bridge in Columbia, where his teams went 14-8.
Missouri defensive players have expressed their desire to see Odom get the job, both on Twitter and in their comments after the Arkansas game. Offensive player J'Mon Moore said he'd support the hire as well. Odom is thought to be in the Pinkel mold, something the 39-year-old assistant considers a compliment.
The decision whether to promote Odom comes with an added weight, considering the likely possibility Odom will leave for the Memphis head-coaching job vacated by Fuente if he is not offered the same position at his alma mater.
Should Rhoades choose to go in a different direction, here are some coaches whose names have been tied to the MU job.
Tom Herman
Current position: Houston head coach
Years of head-coaching experience: 1
Head-coaching record: 11-1
The breakdown: In a sense, Herman's candidacy at Missouri is similar to Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall's when the Tigers were in need of a basketball coach in 2014. Both have set off Missouri fans' salivary glands, as their success at smaller-scale schools have made them big names in the job market. But, like Marshall, Missouri might not be an appealing enough position for Herman.
Herman had his hands on the national championship last year as Ohio State's offensive coordinator. In his first year at Houston, the Cougars, who went 8-5 in 2014, are 11-1 with an American Athletic Conference West Division title under their belts.
Though he's been linked to other openings like South Carolina, Missouri does have an important tie to Herman. Rhoades hired him less than a year ago when he was the A.D. at Houston. This hire will be Rhoades' first major one at Missouri, and if he's able to snag Herman yet again, it'll be pretty clear Rhoades isn't messing around.
Houston has reportedly offered Herman an annual raise t0 $3 million to stay — though Memphis also gave Fuente a similar offer to stay, and it doesn't appear it worked. Herman, who spent 11 years as an assistant in the Lone Star State, could be tempted to hang around another year and see if the Texas or Texas A&M jobs become available.
What they're saying: Herman is the best choice "if he'll come," Andy Staples wrote for Sports Illustrated's Campus Rush. "Herman might actually be better off sitting out this coaching carousel, taking $3 million a year to stay at Houston and waiting to see if the Texas job opens after next season. But if Herman feels ready to make the jump, he might do it for Missouri's Mack Rhoades, the athletic director who hired him at Houston. Herman filled his Cougars staff with assistants who can recruit Texas. Missouri, after getting as many homegrown players as possible, found some gems in the Lone Star State under Gary Pinkel."
Current position: Toledo head coach
Head-coaching record: 35-15
The breakdown: The last time Missouri hired a head football coach, he also came from Toledo. That worked out pretty well; Pinkel set Toledo's career wins mark before doing the same in Columbia.
But history might not have a chance to repeat itself, as Campbell could potentially be off the table as well.
Sports Illustrated's Thayer Evans and Pete Thamel reported Saturday that Campbell is expected to sign a deal with Iowa State in the next 48 hours. Later that day, Nick Piotrowicz of the Toledo Blade reported Campbell had not informed Toledo he was leaving and that the Rockets are "prepared to give (Campbell) a giant pay increase." Power Mizzou and Football Scoop reported Saturday night Missouri would be meeting with Campbell by the end of the weekend.
Update: Campbell was announced as Iowa State's next coach Sunday.
What they're saying: "Campbell has fast-tracked professionally — he became the second-youngest FBS coordinator at 29 and the youngest FBS head coach at 32 — but he's still the type who prefers the local, not the express," ESPN's Adam Rittenberg wrote last month, when coaching rumors were beginning to surface. "He wasn't molded in big or flashy places but in football-obsessed Ohio towns like Massillon, Canton, Alliance, Bowling Green and now Toledo. He wasn't molded by famous men but by coaches who succeeded on smaller stages like Mount Union's Larry Kehres and Campbell's father, Rick, a former high school coach in Massillon."
Matt Rhule
Current position: Temple head coach
The breakdown: The Owls have improved every season under Rhule, from 2-10 in 2013 to 6-6 last year to 10-2 and a top-25 ranking this season.
Rhule has been both a defensive and offensive assistant in his career. He was an assistant offensive line coach for a year with the NFL's New York Giants before being hired back to Temple, where he was an assistant from 2006-11 under Al Golden, the recently fired Miami coach.
With Fuente and potentially Campbell out of the picture and Herman perhaps outside Missouri's reach, Rhule has become one of the more popular names thrown about to compete with Odom for the Tigers' job. Reports surfaced Saturday night Rhoades would meet with Rhule today.
Rhule's one year as a defensive-line coach at UCLA was his only coaching job further west than Western Carolina.
What they're saying: "One candidate who intrigues Rhoades is Temple coach Matt Rhule, who has been choosy about which jobs he's involved with," Sports Illustrated's Pete Thamel wrote at Campus Rush. "Rhule is an odd geographic fit, but his success at Temple has been so strong that there is a belief his personality could fit anywhere."
Dino Babers
Current position: Bowling Green head coach
The breakdown: Babers has only been a head coach four seasons, but his teams have finished atop their divisions in every one of them. He went 19-7, 4-1 in conference, at Eastern Illinois before taking over at Bowling Green. His Falcons have nine wins this season with a game still on the schedule. Two of his losses came to Fuente's Tigers (by three points) and Campbell's Rockets (by 16).
Geographically, Babers coached coast to coast in his 27 years as an assistant, and his connections in the Midwest (Eastern Illinois) and Texas (Texas A&M and Baylor) could help him recruit at Missouri.
After a season in which some of the Missouri's black players boycotted team activities because of the handling of racist events on campus, Rhoades will likely be inclined to explore minority candidates — though he said he saw value in doing so during his past hires, as well. Babers, who is black, could be one of the more appealing minority candidates in the field.
What they're saying: "If Mizzou is looking for offense and more recruiting punch," ESPN's Chris Low tweeted, "Bowling Green's Dino Babers ought to be at or near the top of the list."
Brent Venables
Current position: Clemson defensive coordinator
Head-coaching record: N/A
The breakdown: Though Rhoades said he expected most of the candidates for the Missouri job to be current head coaches, he also said he wouldn't be opposed to hiring a coordinator if it was the right fit. Venables could be one assistant worth checking out.
His Tigers are currently No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings, and entered the weekend fifth in the country in yards per game allowed and 11th in points allowed per game. Missouri saw more than its fair share of Venables when he coached the Oklahoma defense from 2004-11.
Venables is from Salina, Kan., and played and coached at Kansas State. Having connections in both the Southeast and the Big 12 regions could be a plus for a team like Missouri.
Venables said last week he wasn't interested in other jobs, but the word of a coveted coach isn't exactly plated in gold this time of year.
What they're saying: "The former OU assistant has done a superb job rebuilding the Tigers defense after it lost a bunch of key guys to the NFL," Bruce Feldman wrote for FOX Sports. "Venables is a high-energy guy and also a terrific recruiter. He'd be a strong candidate at his alma mater, K-State, if Snyder retires. He also might be a decent option at Mizzou."
Troy Calhoun
Current position: Air Force head coach
The breakdown: The 2007 Mountain West coach of the year, Calhoun has had six seasons of eight or more wins at Air Force, despite facing the limitations that come with coaching at a military academy.
The Falcons' triple-option offense has turned some off to Calhoun — especially if true freshman Drew Lock is to return as Missouri's starter — but the results are hard to argue with. Air Force has beat Boise State the past two seasons, and Calhoun's 10-win season in 2014 was the first for Air Force in 16 years.
What they're saying: "Another name I've heard for Mizzou: Air Force's Troy Calhoun," ESPN's Travis Haney tweeted. "Admin said to be a fan of his. 8-3 in '15 means 8th bowl in 9 seasons for AF."
Lincoln Riley
Current position: Oklahoma offensive coordinator
The breakdown: Riley is one of three additional possibilities — along with Sonny Dykes and Jeff Brohm — to replace Pinkel named by FOX Sports' Feldman in his list of coaches to keep an eye on this offseason.
Riley is in his first year at Oklahoma, but the Sooners entered the weekend third in the nation in scoring, seventh in total offense and on the brink of a College Football Playoff spot.
The former Texas Tech quarterback coached as an assistant in Lubbock, Texas, his birthplace, for seven seasons before taking over as East Carolina's offensive coordinator, where he caught Oklahoma's attention with five seasons off success implementing a spread offense.
What they're saying: "A Mike Leach protégé, Riley's still very young at (32), but he's very sharp and very mature," Feldman wrote. "His offenses put up huge numbers at ECU before taking over the Sooners attack and sparking a return to the status of national title contender. What's more impressive is that OU is doing this with one of the most inexperienced O-lines in college football. Riley won't just take any FBS head-coaching job, but if Mizzou came after him, that'd probably be too much to turn down. (Remember new Mizzou AD Mack Rhoades tabbed up-and-comer Herman when he was the Houston AD.)"
Sonny Dykes
Current position: California head coach
The breakdown: Dykes still has a Pac-12 head-coaching job, but he hasn't exactly blown the doors off at Cal. The Bears are 12-23 under Dykes. He was the head coach at Louisiana Tech from 2010-12, going 22-15 and earning a Poinsetta Bowl berth in his second year.
He has been an assistant coach at Kentucky, Texas Tech and Arizona, among others.
What they're saying: "Did a good job at La. Tech and in Year Three at Cal, he's got the Bears bowl-bound, but the support around him at the school is shaky," Feldman wrote. "If Rodriguez left Arizona, Dykes might be a nice option to return to Tucson. Also, he probably will get some consideration for the Mizzou job."
Jeff Brohm
Current position: Western Kentucky head coach
The breakdown: A former NFL quarterback, Brohm has coached Western Kentucky to 10 wins in his second year. He took the Hilltoppers to the Bahamas Bowl last year, an eight-win campaign. Brohm coached quarterbacks at Louisville, Florida Atlantic, Illinois, Alabama-Birmingham and Western Kentucky.
After a long string of success at the quarterback position, Missouri gunslingers have struggled mightily the last two seasons.
What they're saying: "The 44-year-old former Louisville QB who spent two seasons as the Illinois quarterbacks coach is having a strong year with a (10-2) record," Feldman wrote. "His style and background should help him get a look at Illinois, Mizzou, Maryland and maybe Iowa State."
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The first book of its kind about what it's like to be a child with ADHD, Hyper is a "haunting narrative that explores the world's most scrutinized childhood condition from the inside out" (Nature) that also illuminates the history of how we came to medicate more than four million children today.
Among the first generation of boys prescribed medication for ADHD in the 1980s, Timothy Denevi took Ritalin at the age of six and suffered a psychotic reaction. Thus began his long odyssey through a variety of treatments. In Hyper, Denevi describes how he made his way to adulthood, knowing he was a problem for those who loved him, longing to be able to be good and fit in, and finally realizing he had to come to grips with his disorder before his life spun out of control. Using these experiences as a springboard, Denevi also traces our understanding and treatment of ADHD from the nineteenth century, when bad parenting and even government conspiracies were blamed, through the twentieth century and drug treatments like Benzedrine, Ritalin, and antidepressants. His insightful history shows how drugs became the treatment of choice for ADHD, rather than individually crafted treatments like the one that saved his life.
Thought provoking and deeply intelligent, this is a remarkable book both for its sensitive portrait of a child's experience as well as for its thorough exploration of a remarkably complex and controversial mental condition and its treatment. "There's much to be learned in Hyper, about pushing boundaries and respecting them, about parenting, and about the special kind of triumph that can come as a result of hard-earned self-knowledge. Denevi has written a book about a condition that has been studied for a long time, but, truly, it hasn't been talked about like this" (BookPage).
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Timothy Denevi
Timothy Denevi received his MFA in nonfiction from the University of Iowa. His writing has appeared in various magazines including The Atlantic, Time, Gulf Coast, and Arts & Letters, and he's been awarded fellowships by The MacDowell Colony, the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, and the Community of Writers at Squaw Valley. He lives near Washington, DC and teaches in the MFA program at George Mason University. Hyper is his first book.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster (September 2014)
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"Riveting and monumental....There's much to be learned in this book about ADHD, about pushing boundaries and respecting them, about parenting, and about the special kind of triumph that can come as a result of hard-earned self-knowledge. Denevi has written a book about a condition that has been studied for a long time, but, truly, it hasn't been talked about like this."
– BookPage
"Hyper is the story of all of us who have lived -- or continue to live -- with ADHD."
– Biographile.com
"Tim Denevi has written a vivid, moving, and gripping first-person account of what it's like to grow up hyper. He weaves into the narrative an erudite account of the history of ADHD. And he packs it all together in concise, vibrant prose, compact enough for even those of us who have ADHD to read! Excellent book!"
– Edward Hallowell, M.D., author of Driven to Distraction
"Enlightening...Readers with ADHD will find affirmation of their own thoughts and emotions, while those without the condition will experience revelations."
– ADDitude
"In this haunting narrative [Denevi] explores the world's most scrutinized childhood condition from the inside out."
"Denevi skillfully blends a personal account of his experiences with ADHD with a thorough and enlightening social and medical history of the disease....Frank, moving, and instructive."
– Booklist
"Denevi skillfully weaves historical anecdotes into his personal account...excellent."
" In his remarkable book Hyper, Tim Denevi tells the story of his childhood struggles with ADHD and his evolving understanding of this puzzling disorder. His narrative captures the essence of his daily struggles and features the disarming poetic rhythm of an extraordinarily talented writer.
Over the past decade, I have often been asked to recommend books for parents and professionals who are trying to better understand ADHD. I have always responded with the titles of the three classics by Hallowell, Levine and Ratey. Now, there are four. Hyper is full of blazing insights, wisdom, information and inspiration. It is a significant and singular contribution to our field."
– Rick Lavoie, author of It's So Much Work to Be Your Friend and The Motivation Breakthrough
"At once both memoir and social history, Hyper chronicles what it was like to grow up as a kind of guinea pig for the treatment of ADHD in the 1980's. With hard-won clarity and excruciating honesty, Timothy Denevi has written a fascinating and sometimes disturbing account, never self-pitying but consistently illuminating and riveting."
– Robin Hemley, author of Nola, A Memoir of Faith, Art, and Madness
"Timothy Denevi is a wonderful, true storyteller, drawing us into his own perilous childhood while taking us through vast changes in cultural attitudes, from a time doctors described ADHD kids as feeble minded threats to civilization to the triumph of Congressional recognition of their right to treatment and education. Hyper is informative, moving, and entertaining––quite a feat."
– Robert Shapard, editor of New Sudden Fiction and Flash Fiction Forward
"In Hyper the interior life of a misunderstood boy is honored with lyric language. Tim Denevi has written a memoir about emotional vulnerability and recovery in the literary tradition of Styron and Susanna Kaysen. This is a powerful, literary book about childhood medication and its human cost. It's also a lasting story about mind, heart, and soul."
– Stephen Kuusisto, author of Planet of the Blind
"Tim Denevi tells two stories--episodes in the history of the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD and episodes of his own life, from early childhood to maturity. He shows us how terribly difficult (and time after time, inadequate) has been the scientific and therapeutic effort to alleviate the suffering of children and youths. And with immediacy and clarity he narrates his own past anguish and bafflement (and that of his parents) as they all three tried to make sense of his impulses and vulnerabilities. Over time, they found their way to everyday ordinary human success at life, and Tim Denevi has found the way to write about it--a very impressive success indeed."
– Reginald Gibbons, author of Slow Trains Overhead: Chicago Poems and Stories.
"Intriguing…A well-written, easy-to-read journey of one man's experience living with ADHD and the history of the disorder. Parents may see their children in Denevi's story, and adults may see themselves in the childhood accounts that are shared here."
– Library Journal
"What's been missing from the discussion are the personal accounts from people who navigate the world with this disorder coloring every aspect of their lives. Enter Timothy Denevi, who gives a first-person account of growing up with ADHD by marshaling his masterful storytelling skills[…] seeing Denevi overcome his childhood struggles with ADHD and go on to lead a normal, productive life can offer hope to families of children with ADHD."
– Green Bay Press Gazette
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The All India Muslim Minority Organisation (AIMMO) has demanded that the Telangana government fulfill its promise of providing 12% reservation to Muslims in the State, safeguard Waqf properties and initiate stern action against land grabbers.
Addressing the media here today, Syed Muqtar Hussain, Chairman, AIMMO and M.A. Siddiqui, former member of the AP State Minority Commission reminded Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao about his assurance on reservation and pointed out that nothing has been done on this front in the last four years. They demanded 12% reservation to Muslims in all categories like education, employment, political for the uplift of the Muslim Minorities.
They also wanted 12% reservation on the basis of population, social and political conditions by amending the Constitution for the benefit of poor Muslim community. They also urged the government to allot 100 yards house plot to each family and construct a housing colony. They also urged the government to provide loans from Telangana State Minority Finance corporation for the unemployed educated persons. (NSS)
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Disestablishment overturns the traditional and expected museum experience. Local San Diego artist John Raymond Mireles shares photographs of remote and staggeringly beautiful sites that have recently had their US National Monument status revoked, opening the sites for mining and drilling, and invites the public to take part in destroying images of these landscapes.
In 1996, Escalante-Grand Staircase and Bears Ears were designated as National Monuments to protect the especially wild and scenic regions of Southern Utah, an area so remote that it was the last in the United States to be mapped. In order to allow private companies to extract the oil and coal deposits that exist in the area, in 2017, the Federal government drastically reduced Escalante and cut it into three smaller sections. Bears Ears was shrunk to a fraction of its former size. The unprotected landscapes are now open for oil drilling and coal mining—high-impact activities that will forever damage the virgin landscapes and archeologically rich terrain of the region.
John Raymond Mireles traveled to Southern Utah in 2019 to photograph lands that had previously been protected but have since been opened to drilling and mining. For this exhibition, he has printed his work on an immersive scale using solvent ink on cellulose paper.
In order to create a visceral understanding about the potential damage that awaits these environments, during the course of the exhibition the artist will remove the prints from the wall and invite visitors to physically damage the works. Participants are encouraged to hammer on, cut away, stomp on, tear, and tag these prints. The destruction is an integral part of the exhibition, with public responses filmed and included in the re-installation of the altered works. These actions question complicity by mimicking the fate that awaits these areas.
Read the full Disestablishment:John Raymond Mireles exhibition label text in English and Spanish.
Featured at top right: John Raymond Mireles, Toadstools Hoodoos, Utah; formerly within Escalante National Monument, 2019 / 2021. Solvent ink on cellulose paper. Courtesy of the artist. © John Raymond Mireles.
Kane Gulch, Utah; formerly within Bears Ears National Monument
John Raymond Mireles, Kane Gulch, Utah; formerly within Bears Ears National Monument, 2019 / 2021. Solvent ink on cellulose paper. Courtesy of the artist. © John Raymond Mireles.
Boulder Near Big Water, Utah; adjacent to former boundary of Escalante National Monument
John Raymond Mireles, Boulder Near Big Water, Utah; adjacent to former boundary of Escalante National Monument, 2019 / 2021. Solvent ink on cellulose paper. Courtesy of the artist. © John Raymond Mireles.
Toadstools Hoodoos, Utah; formerly within Escalante National Monument
John Raymond Mireles, Toadstools Hoodoos, Utah; formerly within Escalante National Monument, 2019 / 2021. Solvent ink on cellulose paper. Courtesy of the artist. © John Raymond Mireles.
Lick Wash, Utah; formerly within Escalante National Monument
John Raymond Mireles, Lick Wash, Utah; formerly within Escalante National Monument, 2019 / 2021. Solvent ink on cellulose paper. Courtesy of the artist. © John Raymond Mireles.
Valley of the Gods, Utah; formerly within Bears Ears National Monument
John Raymond Mireles, Valley of the Gods, Utah; formerly within Bears Ears National Monument, 2019 / 2021. Solvent ink on cellulose paper. Courtesy of the artist. © John Raymond Mireles.


Bookcase 2 (a+b) is our new release this weekend. Two models of bookcase in one single mesh kit, and two high quality baked textures packs with materials (one per model).
Both texture packs are Texture Change Ready: This means that they include a set of notecards ready to work with our texture changer script with materials, to help you speed your production time.
The sets are discounted until Monday only at the main store. Click here for your taxi!
A Blender book that begins exploring how to work with the Cloth modifier.
Two reading on the floor animations, which include the mirror animation.
A "pile of books to read" full permissions mesh item, including a set of baked textures with materials.
Promotional price is valid only until Monday, click here for your taxi.
The Liaison Collaborative opens with Creator's Choice. Given the season, we're releasing three new items: two dark photo props, and one photo-room in two wall colors. Click here for your taxi!
We have this weekend a horse that continues with our collection of horse adornment shapes. The mirror shape is included. We also have the accompanying baked textures pack with materials. These kits are discounted until Monday only at the main store. Click here for your taxi!


I just finished preparing Sunday's sermon entitled "Why Did That Happen?" It took me until 4am to complete. Why? Because preparing messages nowadays takes me twice the amount of time as before. Plus, I have to do things when my mind can actually focus and I'm not blinded by nonstop pain. Honestly, everything has changed in my life due to my chronic condition.
For instance, I can't drive even one mile without my pain escalating. I can't ever sit down somewhere without some level of discomfort. I can't stand for more than 30 minutes before my lower back starts killing me. I can never just bend down to pick something up. Trying to tie my own shoes is still a very big challenge. Even lying down is never easy without heat or medicine.
To say my life has been drastically altered is an understatement. The medicine I take freezes my mind anytime it chooses. I haven't gone to sleep without taking a muscle relaxer in over two years. My spinal cord stimulator does help, but you never know when it's going to not be helping. Plus, the huge bulky battery implanted in my back hurts anytime it's pressed against something. Basically, I have to keep a cushion behind me anytime I drive or sit.
Socially life has changed with family, friends, and ministry. I no longer get to just choose to see someone. I have to hope to feel good enough to get around anyone. My attitude and ability to process things are always affected by my condition. I'm still thrilled with my progress, but I definitely live with a handicap.
Now, my life perspective and faith level have changed for the better. I'm so much more grateful for the little things. I no longer try to do everything and I value others more than ever. I have way more compassion towards others who battle chronic pain or anxiety. It's not always an easy thing to swallow. But, I'm truly learning to be content no matter what my situation. Overall, I choose to see my glass half full. After all, my doctor says I'm very fortunate to not be paralyzed or at least be in a wheelchair the rest of my life.
Well, I better get to sleep now. Otherwise I will have to get back in the tub for relief. While I needed to get my work done earlier my body always demands sleep the most. The crazy thing is I've not even scratched the service of saying how my life has been altered. My every decision still revolves around my health issues 24/7. All that said, I'm just glad to be alive and to know God is never gonna leave my side.


Our board member, Donna Starling, has developed an illustrated history tour with 25 signs to go along The Loop that reveal history on that site or nearby. Each sign has an array of vintage photographs and information on Wrightsville Beach that tells the story of that site. On tour days the signs will be up from sunrise to sunset so you can walk the 2.45 miles and pick up history tidbits and trivia about our favorite beach. On other days a brochure at the museum and a page on our website will be available for those interested in the tour.
Friday and Saturday, Nov ember 25 and 26 was the tour's unveiling. The tour will be up again on Saturday, December 10 for the 8th annual Jingle Bell 5K Run and Walk. A minimum of 6-8 more dates for the tour signage will be announced in January.
Walk along The Loop and explore local history. 25 stops that highlight current and past Wrightsville Beach and Harbor Island sites have been developed all along the 2.45 miles of The Loop. Each stop has a sign that includes vintage photographs and an informative paragraph describing the historical context of that area.
This is a fundraiser for the Wrightsville Beach Museum. Annual sponsorships of the individual signs are available for $150.
Contact the museum or come by to choose a sign to sponsor. Individuals have been sponsoring sites that have meaning for them or ones that are near there home. This is a great Christmas gift for someone who loves Wrightsville Beach.


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"It was intelligent trash talking, when you played him you're playing a mental war" — Gilbert Arenas shares his experience trash-talking Kobe Bryant
Former Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas outlines what it was like to receive trash-talking from Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.
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Former Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and former Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas are two of the most talented scorers ever to grace the NBA.
Luckily for fans, the two guards played in the same era and gave the NBA world memories through their epic back-and-forth battles.
The battles were legendary
While Bryant shared the better of the spoils between the two, Arenas gave him everything he could handle when they matched up with each other.
The pair faced off 16 times throughout their playing days, with Bryant coming away victorious on 9 occasions. During those contests, both stars averaged over 20 points, with Arenas scoring 24.2 points and Bryant registering 29.8 points per game.
"I learned everything like a soldier" - Zach Randolph recalls his first years playing alongside Scottie Pippen and Rasheed Wallace
"I don't broadcast that, I don't show that off a lot" - Tracy McGrady on his low-key AAU program
"Do you know how much better I would be if I was playing today?" - Rick Barry once explained why he would've thrived in this era
Bryant may have also edged Arenas in all other major statistical categories; however, the Wizards man did have the most dominant scoring performance in those battles, posting 60 points in December 2006. Bryant did have 45 points of his own that night, but the Wizards pulled away in overtime, running away with a 147-141 win.
The trash-talking was elite
A natural by-product of the fierce rivalry was the trash-talking between the duo. Recently, Arenas sat down with Orlando Magic's RJ Hampton on his podcast "Young Person" and revealed what those exchanges were like.
"It was intelligent trash talking. Like he made you always second guess everything you're doing. He always did this. He's like bro you're not open I'm not even go help over there. He used to say 'Mouse in the house,' It was just random stuff, it was sometimes a conversation, and then you get a foul, and he goes 'Go sit on the bench, stupid.' It was just one of those things where when you played him, you're playing a mental war," Arenas said.
Bryant was one of a kind
With his comments, Arenas joins the long list of NBA players that have legendary Bryant trash-talking stories. When it came to the five-time champion, he embraced the challenge through words and his play. It lit a fire inside him, and his competitive nature ranks among the most tenacious in league history.
Trash-talking was an art form for Bryant; a passion, a necessity, a means to create an edge over his opponents, even when he didn't need a mental advantage at all.
It's safe to say trash-talking on the floor peaked in the 90s and early 2000s and, although not as prevalent, is still present in today's league, albeit subdued.
Given the nature of the league and its players, trash-talking will always exist in the association. It's an aspect of the game that all NBA fans know and love, and long may it continue.
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Miller also opted to remain loyal with the Pacers instead of chasing a ring with the Celtics in 2007.
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WASHINGTON – There's apparently no end to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's presence on social media — even if it's to demonstrate her pushup prowess.
The congresswoman went pushup for pushup against Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) in a video she posted to Instagram Friday.
"I admit, sometimes hearings get a little boring. We had a recess and I need to get my head back in the game, so @jimmygomezca and I did some pushups to get the blood pumping," she captioned the video.
"(Don't judge me, I def fell off the workout wagon and am trying to get back on again.)," she added, punctuating the sentiment with a smiling emoji with tears.
Ocasio-Cortez and Gomez are seen getting down on the floor, as other lawmakers and staff look on. The New York Democrat is dressed in an all-black pantsuit and heels and yells "Oh God!" as the crowd counts each pushup.
Her pal, Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), is seen pointing and giving the 29-year-old congresswoman a thumbs- up in the background.
Both Ocasio-Cortez and Gomez, who has taken off his sport coat to get down on the floor, raise their arms in victory once they get to five pushups.


The Chiefs, along with the NFL and its member clubs, the NFL Players Association and the American Cancer Society, are committed to the fight against cancer. Now in its second year, the Crucial Catch platform addresses multiple types of cancer through early detection and risk reduction. The Chiefs have chosen to raise awareness for multiple cancers during Sunday's game and will have players, coaches and officials in apparel supporting multiple types of cancer, as well as additional on-field and in-stadium branding to help raise awareness for the campaign.
Before the end of the first quarter, all fans are encouraged to fill out the "I CHEER FOR" card that will be handed out at entry gates to recognize someone close to them who has been affected by cancer. Fans are invited to take selfies with the card and share using #ChiefsVsCancer, and when prompted at the quarter break, hold up the card to share in an in-stadium moment with all fans inside Arrowhead. Photos that are shared with #ChiefsVsCancer will be featured on the video boards at Arrowhead and on www.chiefs.com/chiefsvscancer.
At halftime, Broadway-star Trenyce (Truh-niece) Cobbins will come out to sing "Run" by Snow Patrol as a tribute to all of those who have been affected by cancer. Chiefs Cheerleaders will join her for the halftime performance. Additionally, there will be ribbons on the field for the seven screenable cancers, accompanied by a balloon release at the end with colors coordinating to the ribbons.


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Cary Institute predicts 2017 Lyme disease spike to follow 2015's bumper acorn crop
Posted by Sharyn Flanagan on December 10, 2021 in Nature · 0 Comments
Have you noticed more acorns underfoot this fall than usual? It's not your imagination. According to Michael Fargione, manager of field research and outdoor programs at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, we're experiencing a "mast year" for acorns in our region, meaning that the crop is much more abundant than usual.
"Mast" refers to the seeds of woody plants that are eaten by wildlife, he explains. Acorns and hickory nuts, for example, are classified as "hard mast," reflecting their hard-shelled, protective outer covering, while "soft mast" has seeds surrounded by fleshy pulp: Think berries, stone fruits and apples. And while white and black oaks and hickories produced only modest amounts of seeds this year, the red oaks in our region were prolific, producing huge quantities of acorns. Many trees and shrubs in our area also had greater-than-usual soft-mast crops in 2015.
For local wildlife, this means an abundance of food. A mast year helps wildlife fuel their southern migrations or stock their winter larders.
For us, it means not only that the going might be difficult on some hikes – Fargione says that some of the forested sites at the Cary Institute have been like "walking on marbles" due to the volume of fallen acorns – but it could also mean an increased chance of getting Lyme disease two years from now.
But that's not something to panic over, he adds. "You should be careful whenever you're out in areas where there are ticks, whether it's a high year or a low year. It doesn't matter whether you get one or a hundred; the potential is always there."
The reason there's believed to be an increase in Lyme disease two years following a mast year is because animals that feed on seeds do better with an increased supply of food, so the summer following a mast year will bring an increase in seed-eater populations as well as the predators that feed on them, including ticks. For example, the summer after a big acorn crop, the white-footed mouse population explodes, says Fargione, increasing the likelihood that newly hatched black-legged ticks will take their first blood meal from a mouse.
"Mice are very efficient at infecting ticks with the bacterium that causes Lyme disease, so with the ticks that are out there having an easier time finding a mouse to feed on, there will be more ticks getting the Lyme spirochete. Then the following year – two years after the mast year – those ticks will produce their own offspring. And more ticks means the probability of a human encountering a tick is going to be higher."
The theory is still speculative at this point, he adds, but persuasive research backing up an increase in Lyme disease two years after a mast year was developed by Cary Institute disease ecologist Rick Ostfeld, who specializes in study of the West Nile virus and Lyme disease. Ostfeld is one of a number of scientists at the Cary Institute who conduct research in the ecological field.
The property in Millbrook is open to the public from April 1 through the end of October with several nature trails suitable for hiking, but research and education are at the core of the organization's mission. Structured educational programs examining an aspect of ecology are offered year-round; winter lectures are held in the auditorium on-site and the outdoor programs that Fargione coordinates the rest of the year are held out on the grounds.
Nobody really knows the reason why there are cycles in acorn production, he says, but it may be linked to warmer spring temperatures during oak flowering. "We haven't identified all the factors that are involved in making a mast year, but certainly there's a close relationship between weather conditions when the trees are blooming and whether or not we have a bumper crop of acorns. It's not unlike a lot of other trees and plants that bear fruit: Weather conditions are a factor."
And it's not that a mast year is such an unusual thing; it's just that it's an irregular event and difficult to predict. "We may have one good year, then two or three years where [acorn production] is moderate or even poor," says Fargione.
There is some speculation that the sporadic nature of mast years is actually an adaptation of the plant, he says, at least when it comes to hard mast. "If the trees produce irregular crops of acorns, the things that eat the acorns can't track it and build their populations up. And unlike soft mast, hard mast can't germinate into a viable plant once it's consumed, so an increase in animals that eat all the acorns means a decline in hard-mast trees. Boom-and-bust crop cycles may be one way hard-mast trees cope with being the target of so many hungry critters."
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, 2801 Sharon Turnpike (Route 44), Millbrook; (845) 677-5343, www.caryinstitute.org.
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"The more I read the Bible, the more evident it becomes that everything I have ever taught or written about effective leadership over the past 25 years, Jesus did to perfection. He is simply the greatest leadership role model of all time."
With simple yet profound principles from the life of Jesus and dozens of stories and leadership examples from his life experiences, veteran author, speaker and leadership expert Ken Blanchard guides readers through the process of discovering how to lead like Jesus. He describes it as the process of aligning two internal domains-the heart and the head-and two external domains-the hands and the habits. These four dimensions of leadership form the outline for this very practical and transformational book.


Richard Colvin is an artist and museum professional.
Born in Olathe, Kansas (1957), Colvin's family relocated to Florida in the mid-1960s. Colvin received an art education courtesy of a succession of mentors: Barbara Bassett at the Art Workshop in Winter Park, Thomas F. Peterson at Rollins College, and through observing Central Florida's legendary painter/printmakers, including Maury Hurt, Bill Orr, Jerry Raidiger, and many others. In craftsmanship and spirit, Colvin's greatest mentor is his father, Ronald P. Colvin.


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Federer into round three
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Roger Federer recovered from a first-set wobble to cruise into the third round of the French Open with after a rain-hit victory over Alejandro Falla.
Defending champion Federer made an error-strewn start to his second outing of this year's tournament, giving his opponent a chance to serve for the first set.
But he survived the scare before shrugging off two rain disruptions to win 7-6 (7/4) 6-2 6-4 on Philippe Chatrier Court and set up a clash with Olivier Rochus or Julian Reister.
Federer had beaten Colombian Falla in straight sets in both of their previous meetings but was almost made to pay for a poor first set on Wednesday, which saw the world number one make a remarkable 21 unforced errors.
The 28-year-old's usually-impeccable forehand was malfunctioning badly and he survived break points in games three and five before more mistakes and a let cord saw him hand Falla a chance to serve for the set at 6-5. But the 26-year-old world number 70 crumbled as Federer upped his game to level and set up a tie-break.
Federer claimed the first mini-break, netted another forehand to let Falla off the hook, but then won four points in a row to take the set.
Rain began to fall at the start of the second set but play continued until after game three, which saw Federer break.
A 20-minute delay followed, after which Federer broke to love, held after falling 0-40 down, before eventually serving it out.
Play was suspended again for an hour in game two of the third set following an even heavier downpour.
Federer returned with renewed vigour to break in game three and almost did the same four games later but Falla held that and his next service game, forcing the Swiss to serve it out.
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Mr Wahid identifies, monitors and supports the attainment of two groups of learners: those with High Prior Attainment (HPA) and those who have made progress in line with HPA learners, who are regarded as Potential High Attainment (PHA).
A number of enrichment activities are organised and Mr Wahid also assists departments with the administration of their own enrichment activities.
Mr Wahid Leads on the administration of the Premier League Programme including the dissemination and collation of effort data and organises Premier League assemblies.
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The Long Islander Review
Thu, Jan 16, 2020 Sat, Jul 27, 2019
Engeman's Saturday Night Fever Burns Hot
By Sophia Ricco
It's hard not to tap your toes and bob your head when hearing "Stayin' Alive" as your favorite disco classics take form in the '70s spectacular musical "Saturday Night Fever."
This energetic rendition of the blockbuster film will make anyone want to hit the dance floor and do the hustle. The classic movie gets a musical twist with characters singing and dancing their way through life's challenges with the help of the Bee Gees and other disco legends. It tells the story of Tony Manero, played by Michael Notardonato, a teen dodging his problems through his love for dancing.
"It's a coming of age story," Notardonato said in an opening weekend interview. "It's about this 19-year-old guy, that's trying to break out of his no-good neighborhood and rise above the struggles he's grown up around."
Throughout the musical, Tony encounters characters who pull him in different directions. He finds himself consumed by Stephanie Mangano, played by Missy Dowse, a refined dancer that wants to escape Bay Ridge and make a new life for herself in Manhattan. As the pair practices for an upcoming dance competition, Tony realizes he wants more than living at home and working at a paint shop.
"The message I hope people take away is no matter how trapped or stuck you are in your current situation, you can overcome that by finding a few guiding lights in your life," Notardonato said. "It's about choosing your happiness and finding your own path."
As Tony figures this out, he and the cast share sensational numbers on the 2001 Odyssey dance floor, with choreography that masters the decade's scene. The cast moves with precision while performing, "Night Fever" and "You Should Be Dancing," giving the feel of a crowded club moving in unity to their favorite song. These disco hits take new life when performed by Monty, played by Colin E. Liander, and Candy, played by Gabriella Mancuso, who perform soulful renditions of "Disco Inferno" and "More than a Woman."
"Learning choreography for Saturday Night Fever, it's very important to capture the 70s vocabulary, especially because the audience is familiar and grew up with this style," Notardonato said. "We gotta give them a hustle."
The actors commit to their roles completely, embodying Brooklyn through their accents, style and mannerisms. With casual, conversational dialogue, they build realistic relationships between friends, lovers and even parents and children. As a first generation Italian, Notardonato feels he can relate to his character and puts his own twist on the iconic role, while keeping famous scenes intact.
"When I play Tony, I like to bring out the youth in his character," Notardonato said. "I play him a little goofy, because he is a ladies man and a bit of a womanizer, but he's also 19 and doesn't know much. He's learning a lot in the time the audience sees him, you get to watch him grow up."
You can't have the Bee Gees, without a group of guys harmonizing and hitting those falsetto high notes. Tony and his friends, who call themselves "The Faces" are the ultimate guy group, that move and groove in the song "Boogie Shoes."
"We want the audience to take a trip back in time, have a nostalgic moment and maybe see the glimmer of their youth," Notardonato said. "For people my age, we can relate to the characters and see that you can change anything about your life, you just have to go ahead and do it."
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Broadway World Review
Thu, Jan 16, 2020 Thu, Jul 18, 2019
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER THE MUSICAL at John W. Engeman Theater
By Anthony Hazzard & Scott Stolzenberg
Put on your bell-bottoms and hustle your way down to the Engeman Theater where "Saturday Night Fever The Musical" is electrifying groupies and keeping disco alive! The stage musical based on the 1977 movie starring John Travolta is an entrancing blast from the past and a blissful trip in a radical time machine.
Right where we left him, Tony Manero is still working in the paint store by day and has dance fever by night. His brother the priest stole the limelight at home and dancing is Tony's love and passion, besides his hair. Michael Notardonato is our big star here and he is an outstanding Tony. In true Travolta fashion, Notardonato roped us in with his looks and moves from the very beginning and had us rooting for him the whole way. Whether putting on his boogie shoes or igniting a disco inferno, Notardonato carries the production on his theatrical shoulders and dazzles us from start to finish.
Poor Anette, played by a charming Andrea Dotto, wants Tony bad but he's got his eyes set on the prize for best dancer and a Brooklyn born dancer/do-gooder Stephanie played by knockout Missy Dowse. Both Dotto and Dowse shake and shimmy their way into Tony's heart and light up the dance floor every chance they get. Kudos to Stephanie for wanting to better herself yet our heart always went out for Anette!
Tony's four main confidants and thugs are in terrific form. Matthew Boyd Snyder, Christopher Robert Hanford, Steven Dean Moore, and Casey Shane are all top notch performers with snappy moves and spirited voices. Look out for Mr. Snyder's brilliant falsetto! Other major standouts include Gabriella Mancuso as Candy, Colin E. Liander in a multitude of roles, and a talented ensemble chock full of young stars and starlets.
The retro choreography created by Breton Tyner-Bryan keeps the show soaring above the 70's clouds along with the best of The Bee Gees song catalog performed by a swinging band led by Chris Rayis. Director Richard Dolce did a fine job essaying this cult musical to the Long Island stage.
When "Saturday Night Fever" the movie opened, fans flocked to it making it one of the most successful movie musicals in history. This groovy stage adaptation does not disappoint and for those of us old enough to have seen the movie about a hundred times, there's certainly no harm in revisiting an old classic and gazing back into the disco ball now and again.
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Times of Huntington-Northport Review
Theater Review: John W. Engeman Theater heats up the summer with 'Saturday Night Fever'
By Melissa Arnold
The John W. Engeman Theater in Northport is bringing out its disco balls and bell-bottoms this summer as it kicks off its 2019-20 mainstage season with "Saturday Night Fever."
The high-energy musical delivers all the 1970s hits and fashion that's made it a beloved classic for more than just baby boomers. The musical is based on the famous 1977 film of the same name that rocketed John Travolta into stardom. The film was adapted for the stage by Robert Stigwood in collaboration with Bill Oaks, and the North American version was written by Sean Cercone and David Abbinanti.
Directed by Richard Dolce, "Saturday Night Fever" is the story of Tony Manero, a 19-year-old ladies' man from the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn. It's 1977, and Tony is restless, working a dead-end job in the shadow of the Verrazzano Bridge and dealing with his family's scathing disapproval. It doesn't help that his brother Frank Jr. is a priest, making Tony even more of a black sheep.
All of that fades away on the weekends, though, when Tony escapes to the local disco Odyssey 2001 to show off his skills on the dance floor. He's got real talent and sets his sights on winning an upcoming dance competition that could be his ticket to a more fulfilling life.
Tony is quickly frustrated with his overeager dance partner, Annette, who's more interested in winning a trip to his bedroom than a dance competition. To Annette's chagrin, Tony is drawn to Stephanie, a lovely yet guarded dancer he meets at the club. Stephanie reluctantly agrees to enter the contest as Tony's partner on the condition that it's strictly business. But their passion at the disco is unmistakable, and romance is hard to resist.
While it's difficult to compare anyone to John Travolta, Michael Notardonato makes the role of Tony seem effortless. A newcomer to the Engeman, Notardonato has also played Tony elsewhere in the U.S. and abroad — he was even nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Musical by the Connecticut Critics Circle for a past performance of the show. Notardonato's silky vocals and expert footwork are a treat to take in.
Annette (Andrea Dotto) and Stephanie (Missy Dowse) are in contrast throughout most of the show: One is bold, the other withdrawn; one is full-on Brooklyn, the other tries to forget her roots. Both Dotto and Dowse are great dancers with strong vocals; newcomer Dotto tugs on the heartstrings with a powerful rendition of "If I Can't Have You," while Dowse's multiple duets with Notardonato ("100 Reasons," "What Kind of Fool") are where she really shines.
Also at the heart of "Saturday Night Fever" are Tony's knucklehead best friends who are prone to making bad decisions, including some that change their lives forever. Matthew Boyd Snyder, Christopher Robert Hanford, Steven Dean Moore and Casey Shane act like they've known each other forever. They play well off of one another and have no trouble getting laughs out of the crowd while also drawing empathy in the show's darker moments.
The standout work for this show goes to the ensemble and orchestra — after all, it's the soundtrack and dancing that drive "Saturday Night Fever." Chris Rayis leads the band in foot-tapping, dance-in-your-seat favorites from the Bee Gees, including "Stayin' Alive," "Boogie Shoes" and "Disco Inferno." The ensemble's dance numbers, including "Jive Talkin'" and "Night Fever," are among the best in the show.
Dance captain Kelsey Andres, choreographer Breton Tyner-Bryan and associate choreographer Emily Ulrich deserve accolades for the obvious hard work and effort that went into preparing the cast to be at the top of their game. Keep an eye out for Gabriella Mancuso who plays Candy, 2001 Odyssey's professional singer. Her vocals are among the strongest in the entire cast, and definitely the most memorable.
The extra touches to the Engeman's production of "Saturday Night Fever" help the audience feel like they're a part of the show. Disco balls can be found both above the stage and in the lounge area, covering the entire theater in those characteristic funky lights we all love. The set is equally dazzling and showcased a wide variety of scenes. The mirrors in the dance studio, neon lights in the club, and a stunning, climbable Verrazzano Bridge made the show more realistic.
The only drawback in the musical version of "Saturday Night Fever" is the number of unanswered questions by the end of the show, but it's still a fantastic performance that's not to be missed. Stick around after the curtain call for a few extra songs, and don't be afraid to dance in the aisle.
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Newsday Review
Thu, Jan 16, 2020 Tue, Jul 16, 2019
'Saturday Night Fever': It moves when there's music
By Barbara Schuler
Really, it's all about the white suit. Even the briefest glimpse of the famous outfit drew a smattering of applause from the audience at Northport's John W. Engeman Theater for "Saturday Night Fever." So imagine the reaction when Michael Notardonato, playing Brooklyn bad boy Tony Manero, finally struts center stage in that iconic outfit.
The thin musical adaptation of the 1977 film, which has been revised off and on since its 2000 Broadway run, cleans up the story to the point that it's little more than a device to get to the next song (there seems to be a lot of that on area stages right now). When there's no singing, the show is flat and humorless (seeing it the day after the big New York City blackout, the only real laugh came courtesy of a ConEd joke). If you're looking for dramatic intensity or plot-driven action, rent the movie.
On the other hand, if you spent any time in a disco in the '70s (or wish you had), the show, with music mostly by the Bee Gees, will make for an entertaining couple of hours. Notardonato, who has toured nationally and internationally in the role, does not have the swagger of John Travolta, who shot to stardom in the movie (yes, TV fans already knew him from "Welcome Back, Kotter," but this sealed the deal). Vocally, he can carry hits like "Stayin' Alive," and as a dancer he's got the goods to justify his status as king of the club.
Staged by Engeman's producing artistic director Richard Dolce, the show features strong performances by the women in Tony's orbit. Long Island actress Missy Dowse as Stephanie does a fine job in her duet with Tony of the closing "How Deep is Your Love," and Andrea Dotto as Annette makes the emotional "If I Can't Have You" a heartbreaker. And a word for Gabriella Mancuso, playing nightclub singer Candy, a character not in the film, who raises the roof with "Disco Inferno."
Choreographer Breton Tyner-Bryan gives the cast — accomplished dancers all — the right moves on the slick set (the towering Verrazzano Bridge is impressive) by Michael Bottari and Ronald Case, who also provided the impossibly shiny disco duds.
In this era of sensitivity to triggers, the theater felt it necessary to post a sign warning that disco lights would be used throughout the theater. Seriously? Who would expect anything less, though they really don't get going full blast until the by-now ubiquitous megamix of the best songs post curtain call. And, yes, everyone leaves with "burn, baby, burn" ringing in their ears.
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The Theatre Guide Review
Thu, Jan 16, 2020 Mon, Jul 15, 2019
Saturday Night Fever – John W. Engeman Theater – Theatre Review
By Kristen Weyer
Bell-bottoms and disco abound at the John W. Engeman Theater's production of Saturday Night Fever The Musical. This groovy throwback to the seventies is based on the story by Nik Cohn, and the 1977 Paramount/RSO movie starring John Travolta, and features the music of The Bee Gees. It was adapted for the stage by Robert Stigwood and Bill Oaks, with the North American version being written by Sean Cercone and David Abbinanti. This production is produced and directed by Richard Dolce, with choreography by Breton Tyner-Bryan.
Tony Manero (Michael Notardonato) is a 19 year old Brooklynite, with a lousy job and an unhappy home life. His only joy is on the weekends, which he spends dancing at the disco and messing around with his friends, Bobby C (Matthew Boyd Snyder), Joey (Christopher Robert Hanford), Double J (Steven Dean Moore), and Gus (Casey Shane). When he meets talented dancer Stephanie Mangano (Missy Dowse), they decide to enter a dance competition together. Little does he know that this will mark a changing point for the rest of his life.
I feel that the enjoyment of this production is going to vary greatly, based mostly on the generation of the audiences. If you lived through the seventies, were raised on the music of the time period, or just have fond memories of the original movie, then you'll probably enjoy yourself immensely. If you didn't, weren't, or don't, then you probably won't. I found the plotline slow, and at points tedious. The music, while time period appropriate and frequently fun, multiple times felt forced into the story rather than flowing from it. The characters are annoying, abrasive, and difficult to get behind. Even though you might feel badly for Tony at points, his personality is such that truly caring what happens to him is a fairly unattainable prospect.
The actual performance, however, can be fun. The acting is great, the dancing lively and fun, and there are enough hip thrusts to rival Elvis. Michael Notardonato makes a wonderful Tony, with an emotional voice, great dancing skills, and excellent characterization completed with brilliant facial expressions. He brings John Travolta to mind on more than one occasion. Missy Dowse is amusing as the ignorant, social climber Stephanie. Her lines are lovely and her singing is pleasant. Snyder, Hanford, Moore and Shane display skillful harmonies and dance moves throughout the show, and Andrea Dotto as Annette has a wonderful moment with an emotional performance of "If I Can't Have You." Gabriella Mancuso as disco singer Candy, and Colin E. Liander as DJ Monty dive wholeheartedly into the era's music.
Along with the talented ensemble, the orchestra under direction from Chris Rayis performed beautifully. Set and costume designers Michael Bottari and Ronald Case made excellent use of the space, giving us an elevated bridge and even adding that slightly cramped feeling to the disco scenes. The delightful and time period appropriate costumes rounded out the feel of the show. Saturday Night Fever is a groovy flashback into a bygone era, and don't get out of your seat too early, the best part comes after the bows!
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Watford v Arsenal Predictions, Betting Tips and Previews
Vicarage Road - Premier League
Quique Sanchez Flores returns to the helm looking to get Watford off the bottom of the Premier League table, but faces a tough task in facing Arsenal. The Gunners may not be at their best, but will have been boosted by a rousing come-back against Tottenham before the international break.
Arsenal easily got the better of Watford in both meetings last season, with their most recent fixture secured by an early goal from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Flores will be without Captain Troy Deeney, who is set to miss several weeks following a knee injury. As a result, Danny Welbeck could feature against his former club, potentially partnering Gerard Deulofeu or Andre Gray up front.
Unai Emery faces a potential shortage of midfielders, with both Granit Xhaka and Lucas Torreira doubts for Saturday. This could see Dani Ceballos returning to the starting line-up, with Joe Willock also expected to feature. Konstantinos Mavropanos, Hector Bellerin and Kieran Tierney all remain side-lined, although Mesut Ozil will be in contention to start on Saturday.
Watford v Arsenal Predictions and Previews
Watford head into this weekend's fixture with a new manager, having sacked Javi Gracia for failing to win in the opening four Premier League games. Sanchez Flores, who departed Watford in 2016, has very much a re-baptism by fire against Arsenal, and may struggle to make an immediate impact.
For the Gunners, the international break may have interrupted the first signs of the team building momentum. A stunning second half against Tottenham saw Arsenal playing the fast-paced, aggressive football that Unai Emery has been trying to encourage, only for the players to depart for two weeks.
Nevertheless, the coach will look to build on that performance against Watford, going from the offensive early on through an attacking trio of Alexandre Lacazette, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Nicolas Pepe. Despite this array of attacking talents, Arsenal's defensive frailties will give the Hornets hope, as the side have proven to struggle against fast, nimble attackers such as Deulofeu.
The Spanish winger-turned forward can be unplayable on his day, and with the visitors potentially missing their first choice defensive midfielders, could be left free to attack David Luiz and Sokratis at will. Flores will know that this is their hosts weakness, although may be tempted to push Deulofeu out wide to accommodate his favoured 4-4-2 formation, bolstering the midfielder. This would surely play into Emery's hands, with the manager more than happy to bypass the midfield in build up play, moving the ball quickly onto the forwards instead.
Arsenal go into the game favourites, although the new-manager effect is not to be underestimated, and as Watford showed at times last season, there is more than enough quality in the squad to cause the visitors problems.
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