The "entry level" home theater market is expanding rapidly and being fueled by a variety of new and inexpensive projectors that are remarkably high in performance for the money. Among those worthy of particular attention is the Mitsubishi HC3 Colorview home theater projector. With a 16:9 widescreen format in 960x540 resolution, it is the latest of the so-called 1/4 HD machines to hit the market. Every projector has its unique and most appropriate uses, and this one is no different. But for the right viewing environment, this is a dynamic little unit that we are pleased to add to the Highly Recommended list.
To establish some context, the recently announced Sanyo PLV-Z2 and Panasonic PT-L500U have established a $2,000 price point for widescreen home theater projectors featuring 1280x720 resolution. This has forced prices down on widescreen projectors that are one step down in resolution--those which feature 960x540 pixels. This resolution format is called 1/4 HD since it is 50% of the HDTV 1080i signal format in both horizontal and vertical dimensions.
Within the 1/4 HD group the popular Panasonic PL-L300U, on our Highly Recommended list for the past year, has just been reduced in price and is now selling for under $1500. Also highly recommended this year has been the Sanyo PLV-Z1. Prices on the Z1 have followed suit, and the Z1 is still selling for several hundred less than the Panasonic L300 as it always has been. The Sanyo PLV-Z1 is also being marketed as the Studio Experience Matinee 1D. These models have made up the unique 1/4 HD resolution group of products.
Now comes the new Mitsubishi HC3 to challenge these established products for a piece of the upper entry-level home theater market. Like the products just noted, the HC3 is a 960x540 resolution LCD projector with a few key advantages of its own.
The HC3 is a 16:9 widescreen format LCD projector in 1/4 HD resolution that is rated at 1300 ANSI lumens of brightness and 500:1 contrast. It is designed for home entertainment use and is best suited to viewing environments in which the user typically has, either by plan or necessity, some ambient light present in the room.
Lens. Manual zoom/focus, with 1.2x zoom range. Provides a relatively short throw, filling a 100" diagonal screen from a distance of 10.7 to 12.8 feet.
Connector panel. Located on the left side of the unit as viewed from the rear. Features a single 15-pin VGA port for computer, HDTV, and component video inputs, one S-video port, one composite video jack. Also includes audio input to drive a single 2-watt onboard speaker.
Signal compatibility. 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 1080i, 720p, computer resolutions from VGA to XGA compressed. NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-N, PAL-M, PAL-60, SECAM.
Since the HC3 is a new competitor that targets two very popular units, the Sanyo Z1 and the Panasonic L300, readers will want to know how they compare. Thus the following discussion will combine performance observations and comparative comments in one analysis.
Brightness. Foremost among the HC3's advantages is the fact that the it is much brighter than it direct competitors. Our HC3 test unit measured 1024 ANSI lumens in its high lamp output mode, and 921 in low lamp mode. By comparison, the next brightest unit in the group is the Sanyo Z1, which measured at 646 in high lamp mode, and 503 in low mode. The L300 measured 467 and 392 respectively. Those lumen numbers for the Sanyo and Panasonic will undoubtedly sound quite low compared to the HC3, but in dark viewing spaces these projectors still produce sufficient light to successfully illuminate a large screen.
Nevertheless, the HC3's substantial light output makes it more suitable for use in social settings where you want some indirect ambient light in the viewing area—a family playing video games or a party, or even watching a movie with friends or family without having to sit in the dark.
The home theater market consists of two types of consumers. One is the home theater purist who will prefer a dark viewing environment to experience maximum contrast performance, and to replicate the commercial movie theater environment to the greatest degree possible. The other is the home entertainment enthusiast who sees social or family interaction as integral to the big screen experience in the home, and who will thus prefer some ambient light in the room. The HC3 is designed to appeal more to this latter user type, whereas the PLV-Z1 and the L300 are better suited to the former.
Color performance. Color accuracy and saturation on the HC3 are second to none in the category. The color dynamics are beautiful. Furthermore, the HC3 is calibrated quite adequately coming out of the box. No calibration discs are needed if you are the type that doesn't want to mess with them. Nevertheless, for those who take it more seriously, a wide variety of image controls are available that let you to create and store up to four user-programmed calibrations for different types of viewing.
Brightness and color performance are the two leading advantages of the HC3. Other important performance factors such as pixelation, deinterlacing, keystone correction, and contrast need to be discussed and placed into context relative to the units the HC3 competes with.
Pixelation. First time buyers should be aware that visible pixel texture, or pixelation, is an important factor to consider, particularly on machines of this resolution. If you get close to the picture you will see the thousands of individual pixels that create the image. This visible pixel texture is something you want to avoid seeing in the image during normal viewing. The way you avoid it is to sit back far enough so that the pixel structure becomes invisible.
How far back is far enough? On the HC3, if you plan for a viewing distance of 2.0 times the screen width or greater you will eliminate the problem. So for example, if you have a 100" diagonal 16:9 screen, it is 7.25 feet wide. So a viewing distance of about 15 feet will render the pixel structure invisible.
From a competitive point of view, the HC3's pixelation is comparable to the Sanyo Z1. The Panasonic L300 has a definite edge over both the HC3 and the Z1 in this regard. In practical terms that means with the L300 you could view a 100" screen from a distance of about 12 feet or so without any visible pixelation.
Deinterlacing.The onboard deinterlacing on the HC3 is reasonably good, but not the best we've ever seen. For DVDs, better picture stability and sharpness were achieved using progressive scan inputs, which bypass the internal deinterlacer. HDTV 1080i was impressively sharp, but a few deinterlacing artifacts were present with this signal as well. Picture quality was still quite impressive for the money, but we found motion artifacts to be a bit more noticeable on the HC3 than on the competing units.
Digital keystone correction. The HC3 has vertical and horizontal keystone correction. As we have said in many other reviews, this is a feature you should avoid using if you can because it reduces the number of pixels in use, thus increasing potential visible pixelation. It also reduces the lumen output of the projector, and the rescaling involved can impart a slight softening of the image.
In the case of the HC3, when keystone adjustment was active the rescaling was extremely good and the image softening was virtually invisible. So if you need to use a mild digital keystone adjustment on this projector to accommodate an off-axis projection angle, you can get away with it without consequential impact on image quality. However, as with all projectors, an aggressive use of keystone adjustment to compensate for extreme off-axis projection angles is not recommended.
Contrast. Technically speaking, contrast on the HC3 is slightly less than on the Sanyo Z1 and Panasonic L300. However two things should be noted here. First, the differences are rather subtle, even in a dark viewing area. Second, in a room where ambient light is present it doesn't make any difference anyway since almost any amount of ambient light will have sufficient impact on black levels to obliterate any visible difference between these units. Meanwhile, with ambient light present, the additional brightness of the HC3 delivers brilliance in the highlights that the Z1 and L300 are not capable of. Thus in this viewing environment the HC3 will appear to be the highest contrast projector of the three.
Every projector has advantages and limitations. And every projector has an "ideal" set up that takes maximum advantage of its strengths and minimizes or neutralizes its shortcomings. There is no such thing as a projector that is good for all situations.
That might sound like a rather unique and specific set of installation requirements. And the fact is that you can certainly diverge from this recommendation and still get very satisfying results. You could go up to a 120" diagonal screen for example. However, in so doing you sacrifice some contrast and color saturation. Meanwhile you may increase pixelation and the visibility of motion artifacts if you are seated too close to the screen.
Thus in recommending a 90" screen we are going for optimum image quality. And with this type of set-up, what you end up with is an image that looks quite a bit like a huge plasma TV, a very bright image that is rich in color saturation and detail, with all of the projector's weaknesses effectively neutralized. It is ideal for viewers who want a widescreen home entertainment system, but who want to avoid the necessity of a dark viewing environment.
For those seeking the very large screen experience, a 90" diagonal screen may not sound too big, and for many it won't be big enough. But think about this for a moment. A 42" plasma TV has just 777 square inches of image area; a 90" projection screen has 3,555 square inches of image area. So in essence the Mitsubishi HC3 delivers a vibrant image that is 4.5 times the size of a plasma TV for quite a bit less money.
The bottom line is that the HC3 offers a unique and effective solution for users who want some light in the viewing space. It does this better than the Sanyo Z1 and Panasonic L300, which are used to better effect in dark environments. Thus we are pleased to add the Mitsubishi HC3 to our Highly Recommended list. Whether the HC3 or one of its competitors is the right choice for you depends on the type of viewing environment that is best suited to you and your family's needs.


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Bhajantrilu is a 2007 Indian Telugu film, directed by the renowned comedian M. S. Narayana and starring Sivaji, Vikram, Sushmita and Sivani. The film was released on 1 November 2007. It was not very successful.

Plot

The story is about two brothers.

Cast

Sivaji
Vikram (M. S. Narayana's son)
Sushmita
Sivani
Kota Srinivasa Rao
Brahmanandam
Ali
Sunil
Venu Madhav
M. S. Narayana
Krishna Bhagavaan
Kondavalasa Lakshmana Rao
AVS
L.B. Sriram
Geetha Singh
Gundu Sudarshan
Mumaith Khan

Production
This is M. S. Narayana's second film with his son Vikram after Koduku (2004).

References

External links
Movie launch
Opening announcement
Audio
Release announcement
2000s Telugu-language films

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The Last Window of Influence is our study that examines how OOH is the key medium used to reach shoppers in the 30-minute window prior to a purchase.
This study demonstrated that 40% of shoppers see OOH in this last window of influence.
Awareness of OOH advertising during this pre purchase period increases the likelihood of a consumer finding out more about a product and consequently, buying a product.


The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC), in cooperation with SIAST, have developed Carpenter apprenticeship technical training programs that combine online theory learning with in-class practical training. This training format is now available in both Level 2 and Level 3. Registered apprentices now have the option to participate in either of these Hybrid programs.
Hybrid programs will allow apprentices to complete their theory training online from home through an evening/weekend instructor-guided online environment followed by three weeks of full-time practical training at one of the SIAST campuses.
Selected apprentices will be able to complete the online theory materials from home after work hours and on weekends, allowing them to remain at home and/or on the job longer than usual compared to the normal seven week apprenticeship in-school training. Using this form of training, only three weeks will be required to actually attend training at one of the SIAST campuses.
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Solefood branches out with an urban orchard in Vancouver
Nonprofit organization hopes more food production will help provide longer-term work for employees
by Yolande Cole on March 28th, 2013 at 3:28 AM
Over three years after starting its first urban farm in Vancouver, Solefood continues to grow.
In May, the social enterprise plans to expand with a one-acre urban orchard located on a city-owned site at Main Street and Terminal Avenue.
Michael Ableman, cofounder of Solefood, said the orchard will feature nearly 1,000 trees, bearing fruit such as quince, persimmon, Meyer lemons, pears, and plums.
"I think this is exciting, because it's breaking new ground, if you will," Ableman told the Georgia Straight by phone from his home on Salt Spring Island. "Relative to anything else in the city, it's pretty significant, and I think that if we can prove it as a potential system, we could see these types of trees lining the boulevards of all our streets and changing the atmosphere of our cities."
The site will be the fourth food-producing location Solefood has established in Vancouver, including a two-acre farm on the corner of Pacific Boulevard and Carrall Street, near B.C. Place.
Ableman and Seann Dory started Solefood with the goal of transforming vacant urban land into farms while providing jobs and agricultural training to people with multiple barriers to employment. The urban farms supply high-quality produce to farmers markets and around 30 local restaurants.
According to the nonprofit organization, employment is used as an "outreach tactic" to people dealing with addictions and mental illness.
"I have so much respect for people that we work with…the courage, patience, and determination to [do that work] and their skill levels have been amazing," Ableman noted.
Last summer, the organization employed 25 people; they hope to eventually increase this to 100.
Solefood's expansion plans include a produce stand at Main and Terminal. In addition, Ableman said the organization is working on an urban-agriculture manual for other municipalities and has spoken to another city in the region about starting a spinoff project.
Ableman hopes the expansion on Main Street will provide longer-term work for employees.
"One of the things the orchard addresses, and one of the things that we're desperately trying to sort out, is how to create a year-round employment model in an agricultural system that is actually seasonal," he said. "Because there's nothing worse than the end-of-November laying people off for the winter.
"We feel we need to find a way to keep people employed year-round—and the orchard will help with that, because there will be a little bit more winter work to do."
The cofounder is quick to note that Solefood is not a social-service agency, but is intended to provide "meaningful jobs".
"We don't feel like we're out there saving anybody; we're just trying to give them decent work," Ableman said. "We feel like if people can get up in the morning and come to work and take part in something that's incredibly meaningful on so many levels…then maybe other changes will happen in their lives. And we certainly have seen that to some degree."
Ableman admits that Solefood has faced its share of hurdles, including theft and vandalism, and a staff that is frequently changing.
"This has been the most difficult, challenging thing you can possibly imagine to do," he said. "We see where we've been successful, but we see so many areas where we need lots of work."
But the urban farmer, author, and photographer has also witnessed what he describes as some remarkable things.
"I wish I'd photographed everyone when they arrived, and now, honestly, people look different," Ableman stated. "The truth is that the simple act of planting a seed, and seeing it emerge, and nurturing that plant to production, and then being able to market it…and actually nourishing other people, and getting the feedback loop—that whole process is so incredibly powerful."
Yolande Cole
@yolandecole
Yolande Cole worked as an online staff writer at the Georgia Straight from November 2010 to May 2015, covering beats including Vancouver civic affairs and the arts.
Mar 28, 2013 at 8:10am
Meyer lemons? In our climate?? I understand that they're a hot commodity, but it makes more sense to invest in trees that will produce results. Sour cherry or apple maybe.
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e.a.f.
Mar 28, 2013 at 11:22am
it is vitaly important that any city be able to feed its citizens from the food available close by. The urban farms are a good start. During WW II many had "victory gardens" which feed families very well. From a commerical perspective, it provides jobs. It also reduces the cost of transportation for the food. Its much less polluting to purchase things from a few miles away than a few thoussand.
127 115Rating: +12
Mar 28, 2013 at 5:22pm
Is Solefood paying rent to the City for the one acre of city land it proposes to use for the orchard?
Apr 4, 2013 at 5:55pm
do you get grants from the government to support this project?
julie, orchardist, salt spring island
Apr 5, 2013 at 8:07am
with the objective being to feed vancouver, wouldn't it make more sense to grow apples instead of meyer lemons, quince and persimmon. (sounds like abelman wants to grow for the restaurant market, not the average joe who just needs good, healthy, raw food)
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Martin in Victoria
Apr 5, 2013 at 10:52am
Winter work can include processing, testing and packaging seeds, and repairing/upgrading fences, beds, and greenhouses. Also writing about what you do and writing grant proposals.

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Welcome to a Monday evening post here at the Converse Blog. It's been kind of crazy this summer for Converse, but I wanted to show you some of what the Converse guys have been doing.
Kyle Korver has been in Vegas recently for the Team USA Mini Camp. He's shown here playing defense wearing the Converse Team Assist. In the second picture he's shown taking a picture with some fans wearing a pair of Converse Slides.
Below you will see Alando Tucker wearing the Converse Weapon EVO during the Vegas summer league for the Suns.
Well that's it for today, ya'll will have to hang in there with me as school is starting soon. Just like today, my post times might be a little off than what you're used to but they will be there. Follow along on Twitter @TheConverseBlog.


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# observ-falcor [![Build Status](https://travis-ci.org/ajoslin/observ-falcor.svg?branch=master)](https://travis-ci.org/ajoslin/observ-falcor)

> Easily manage Falcor lists / hashes with the [observ](https://github.com/raynos/observ)-family

Intended for use in your mercury apps that use Falcor.

**Project status**: Mad Scientist / WIP

## Install

```
$ npm install --save observ-falcor
```

## Usage

Minimum:

```js
var ObservFalcor = require('observ-falcor')
var Model = require('falcor').Model
var LazyModel = require('falcor-lazy-model')
var Struct = require('observ-struct')

var model = LazyModel((cb) => cb(new Model()))

var observFalcor = ObservFalcor(model)

// This is an observVarHash with some extra functionality
var userStore = observFalcor.store({
  prefix: ['userById'],
  paths: ['firstName', 'lastName', 'handle', 'id'],
  construct: User
})

// This is an observArray with some extra functionality
var userList = observFalcor.list({
  prefix: ['groupById', 6, 'users']
  store: userStore
})

function User (data) {
  return Struct({/* ... */})
}
```

## API

WIP. See design.md for notes.

## License

MIT © [Andrew Joslin](http://ajoslin.com)

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Theatre Review of "The Second Mrs. Wilson" at Long Wharf Theatre by Zander Opper
Posted by zanderopper May 22, 2015
"The Second Mrs. Wilson"
Long Wharf Theatre is currently presenting the world premiere of "The Second Mrs. Wilson," a fascinating and intriguing new historical drama by Joe DiPietro. As masterfully directed by Gordon Edelstein, this play explores the time period of the second marriage of President Woodrow Wilson, to Edith Galt, focusing specifically on the aftermath of Woodrow Wilson's stroke and his wife Edith's actions during the time of her husband's inability to fully function as president.
"The Second Mrs. Wilson" uses the political events that occurred during this time in American history (from 1915 to 1920) as the show's plot, but playwright Joe DiPietro has invented the dialogue scenes that make up a large portion of the play. One of the nicest things that can be said about this production is that it makes one eager to further explore the historical period that this play dramatizes. With a stellar cast led by Margaret Colin and John Glover, "The Second Mrs. Wilson" is quite riveting and definitely a play worth checking out.
One of the highlights of "The Second Mrs. Wilson" is the terrific acting by the entire company of actors. On a gorgeous and expansive set by scenic designer Alexander Dodge, director Gordon Edelstein has staged his cast to slowly come out onto the stage even before the lights have gone down. Indeed, one is greeted to the sight of actors playing pool at the back of the stage and smoking cigars, even as audience members are still being seated. This directorial decision actually pays off quite well, with the audience immediately becoming involved with the action of the play.
Margaret Colin plays the title character of Edith Wilson and her work here is simply exquisite. Splendidly costumed by Linda Cho, this actress really anchors the production and she is not afraid to come across, at times, as less than sympathetic. Margaret Colin's Mrs. Wilson is forthright and determined and unafraid of making waves in the White House, much to the chagrin of the politicians who surround President Woodrow Wilson. That Margaret Colin is also beautiful and touching is a credit to this actress's multi-layered portrayal of Edith Wilson.
As her husband, President Woodrow Wilson, John Glover is similarly wonderful, especially in showing the arc of this historical figure, from a man in the prime of his health to the debilitating effects of his stroke. The scenes of John Glover in bed, barely able to speak because of the stroke, are truly heartbreaking and moving without ever becoming maudlin. Everything rings true in John Glover's performance as Woodrow Wilson.
The supporting cast is also top notch. As Colonel Edward House, who ultimately betrays the president, Harry Groener is excellent and is quite striking in all of his scenes. Fred Applegate (whom I saw do such fine work in last season's Broadway musical, "The Last Ship") is jovial and strong as Secretary Joe Tumulty, who, other than Edith, remains closest to the president throughout the play. As Vice President Thomas Marshall, Steve Routman is all nervous tics and plays insecurity quite well. Stephen Barker Turner is warm and supportive as Woodrow Wilson's doctor and, in the almost villainous role of Senator Harry Cabot Lodge, Nick Wyman is not afraid to come across as unlikable and does good work as the "heavy" (if you will) of the show.
Playwright Joe DiPietro has skillfully and seamlessly interwoven historical events (including the sinking of the Lusitania and President Wilson ultimately declaring war on Germany in 1917) with intimate scenes between Woodrow Wilson and his wife Edith. The fact that everything about "The Second Mrs. Wilson" comes across as real and true is a testament to the talents of the playwright, director Gordon Edelstein, and his wondrous cast. Even if you are not a fan of historical drama, "The Second Mrs. Wilson" at Long Wharf Theatre is still highly recommended because it manages to transform history into a truly human and moving story of the marriage between President Wilson and his wife Edith.
"The Second Mrs. Wilson" continues performances at Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, CT through May 31, 2015. For tickets, please visit http://www.longwharf.org or call the box office at (203) 787-4282.
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The 35th Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony was held on Friday, March 29th at the Brightwood Golf and Country Club, Dartmouth. The Student Association was pleased to welcome Chris Power (MHSA '89) as the keynote speaker for the evening.
"I had the chance to take on positions such as teaching assistant, residence assistant, and council member which fueled my interest in leading others," he says. With an interest in healthcare coupled with his newfound leadership passion, he knew the Master of Health Administration degree was the perfect fit!
On January 17, the ELEMENT Mentoring Program was launched at the School of Health Administration in the Tupper Building. The program is designed to offer experiential learning, advice, and direction from key experts and professionals to prepare mentees for their careers as emerging health leaders. The program was conceived by the School of Health Administration's Executive-in-Residence, Robert Zed, President and CEO, Triangle Strategies (MHSA '86).


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DDGS a Win-Win for U.S. and Mexican Producers
Selling 50 metric tons of U.S. distiller's dried grains with solubles (DDGS) may seem minor, but Javier Chávez, U.S. Grains Council (USGC) Mexico marketing specialist, views these small sales to cattle and dairy producers in southeastern Mexico as the start of another big opportunity for U.S. feed grains.
DDGS is a well-known and frequently-used feed source in northern Mexico but does not benefit from the same recognition in the southeastern region of the country. Instead, both cattle and dairy operations rely on grazing pasture to feed the region's estimated seven million cattle.
Chávez explained this substantial market is largely undeveloped due to a lack of knowledge of superior feeding practices and inefficient distribution of feed ingredients. There, available forage provides inadequate nutrition, resulting in poor body condition scores, insufficient daily weight increases, late pregnancies and very large calving intervals.
USGC identified the need in this area for higher-quality feed and an opportunity to create demand for U.S. DDGS. The Council started conducting DDGS feeding trials in 2015, in coordination with consultants, for calves, heifers and dairy cattle in the Mexican state of Chiapas. The combination of the good taste, superior nutritional value and high digestibility of U.S. DDGS resulted in increased milk production, better body condition scores and improved fertility. For example, heifers fed U.S. DDGS could be bred to give birth at around two years of age, compared to the regional norm of three or four years.
"The improved fertility means one more calf and one more lactation in the life of a cow, which means a lot of extra money for the producer," Chávez said. "Supplementing with DDGS means a tremendous savings of time and an increase in the profitability of the ranch."
The Council presented the DDGS feeding trial results in a series of on-farm presentations. However, Chávez said he realized the Council needed to expand its work to suppliers because DDGS were not used in the region previously, and producers did not have existing relationships to make purchases following positive trial results.
"The main problem we had was that we presented the result, and producers were happy and convinced that they can be more efficient through supplementation with DDGS," Chávez said. "Now, we are developing both ends of the market - end-users and suppliers."
As a result, this year's presentations now include a DDGS distributor. Doing so at the most recent presentation in Chiapas resulted in 50 metric tons of sales on the day of and following the presentation. That small success is one the Council believes will continue to expand following additional DDGS feeding trials underway in Yucatan, Tabasco and Veracruz.
This win-win scenario for U.S. farmers and Mexican producers is built on a strong trading relationship that benefits from advantageous trade policy and robust market development. The trading preferences in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) have incentivized the integration of logistics on both sides of the border, and the Council's work in Mexico over the past 30 years has helped expand the use of U.S. grain products throughout the country.
"NAFTA helped us have U.S. DDGS available and accessible in this area," Chávez said. "Without the trade agreement, it would be harder, and more expensive, to get U.S. DDGS to this market with fewer suppliers willing to sell it."
The National Corn Growers Association is a founding member of USGC and works cooperatively with the Council to build policies and markets that facilitate U.S. corn exports.
This story is used with permission of the U.S. Grains Council and originally posted to its website April 20, 2017.


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QUENTIN LETTS
The British people have stayed calm and patient while the elite have become jokers
10 Oct 2019, 2:05
Updated: 10 Oct 2019, 11:25
POLITICS has flipped. I don't mean "flipped" in the sense our politicians have gone loopy, although quite a few have plainly been sent round the twist by Brexit and could do with a syringeful of sedative in their backsides.
I mean that the normal relationship of voters to those in public life has flipped inside out and upside down.
Commons Speaker, John Bercow's chair of the Commons has been maniacally biased
It used to be the establishment that showed the statesmanship while the rest of us followed them. In the last three-and-a-half years, the opposite has occurred.
It has been the British people — calm, patient, amazingly good-humoured — who have set the example to the foaming fools of our political class. It has been the elite that has been rioting and generally behaving like hooligans.
Has there ever been a wilder time in the corridors of power, here and abroad? In the House of Commons we have had sit-ins and choruses of communism's Red Flag anthem.
Middle-class vegan eco-warriors — few of them seemingly poor enough to have to earn a living — have set up tents in Trafalgar Square and Whitehall and brought traffic chaos to working Londoners.
The clincher for me was Piers Morgan's rivetingly bizarre ITV interview this week with Boris Johnson's ex-crumpet (sorry, 'tech adviser') Jennifer Arcuri
Top civil servants and privy councillors have almost come to blows. And a prince of the realm and his new wife have thrown a massive wobbly about their Press coverage, mere days after most newspapers had showered them in positive publicity.
The clincher for me was Piers Morgan's rivetingly bizarre ITV interview this week with Boris Johnson's ex-crumpet (sorry, "tech adviser") Jennifer Arcuri.
Here was a network breakfast TV show quizzing a dimpled dolly-bird in Los Angeles for the best part of an hour, feverishly trying to find out if she had had nookie with our Prime Minister.
Up and down the country, families were trying to get some cornflakes into the kids before school, while listening to a blonde with a dirty laugh fight off persistent questions about whether or not she had been "intimate" with the head of our country's government.
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Look, I'm no vicar. I don't really care about politicians' sex lives, though I happen to think people are happier — and lawmakers more trustworthy — if they obey their wedding vows. I also thought Morgan did pretty well in the interview. But it was just such a vivid demonstration of the cartoon-ishness of our current predicament.
Cartoon seems the right word because so much of what has been happening in British public life has been farcical and obvious to the point of caricature. Look at the behaviour of the Commons Speaker, John Bercow. His self-conduct in the chair of the Commons has been so maniacally biased, it really does belong to an episode of The Simpsons.
Bercow has screamed abuse at MPs who have dared criticise him. He has ripped up centuries of procedural custom to bend the rules to the advantage of his Remain-backing friends. One of his family cars even sported a "Bollocks to Brexit" sticker.
If someone tried to chair a parish council in such a blatantly preachy, lecturing way, they would be fired before the first item of business had been completed. Yet Bercow, who will finally quit his role at the end of this month, is going to walk into a six-figure pension for the rest of his life — and he is only 56.
The recent party conferences saw ripe behaviour from our political class. The Liberal Democrats passed a motion vowing to ignore the result of our country's largest ever public vote. Er, how is that "democratic"?
Prince Harry and his new wife have thrown a massive wobbly about their Press coverage, mere days after most newspapers had showered them in positive publicity
At Labour's conference, the apparent result of a key vote was overturned on the blatant say-so of one of Comrade Corbyn's key commissars. They didn't bother to have any votes at the Tory conference — they never do — but we did have the spectacle of a parliamentary knight of the shires being kicked out of the premises after an alleged contretemps with a doorkeeper.
And you should have seen the amount of booze being put away at those party conferences and at the TUC's shindig a week earlier. Great lakes of alcohol were gulped down, much of it free. This from the same political class that loves to lecture the rest of us about watching our weekly units.
Things are not much better elsewhere in our body politic. Top judge Lady Hale has been revelling in her notoriety after she and her fellow Supreme Court judges changed the law and thus made Brexit less likely.
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Judges once kept themselves away from the media fray. Hale, making jokes at Boris Johnson's expense and giving quite unnecessary self-promotional interviews, has looked swollen-headed and has done nothing to allay fears the judiciary is as bent as Bercow.
The police's reputation is also in the mire after the mishandling of some plainly absurd sex-abuse allegations. The only other person who believed them was Labour deputy leader Tom Watson, who is now bleating about the dangers of a No-Deal Brexit.
Why should we believe a single word he says? Talking of the police, why are the Met so timid about stopping the Extinction Rebellion protests in London? You can bet that if those protestors had been massing in favour of a No-Deal Brexit, they'd have been baton-charged and loaded into the back of a Black Maria. And the public's response to all this? You have, ladies and gentlemen, been magnificent.
You have not rioted. You have not risen up in fury. You have found it hard to stomach, I know, but you have kept your humour. You have stayed loyal to democracy, voting in the European elections we were never meant to have.
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You have, in short, shown the poise and maturity we once expected from our political masters. Take a bow.
Extinction Rebellion demonstrators' camp out in WhitehallCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Jennifer Arcuri was interviewed on Good Morning Britain to discuss her relationship with the Prime MinisterCredit: PA:Press Association
Lady Hale has made Brexit less likely after ruling the Prime Minister's prorogue of parliament was unlawfulCredit: Reuters
Brexit Party MEP blasts EU boss David Sassoli for meeting with Speaker John Bercow to discuss second referendum


iPads are pretty amazing. One can carry a hand-held tablet with amazing computer power and be able to do all the activities on the go, which might not have been possible in the past. This concept has apparently taken the world by storm and is a rage among the younger generation. And such a high demand has propelled many tech companies to launch their own tabs and accessories to support them. Inspite of all the competition and plethora of choices, iPads still remain the most popular tablets. What have been a telling point of these devices and the testimony of their value is how these devices have empowered many trade exhibitors and brick and mortar companies to demonstrate their products in an engaging way. Having tabs mounted on KIOSKS stands deployed in your showrooms or exhibitions gives you a contemporary edge and helps the potential customers to better connect with the products and drive more sales.
This article explores the new and innovative way to use iPads in everyday business transaction.
So how exactly can you make use of the iPad KIOSK?
If you find it difficult in getting information to people in an efficient manner at a tradeshow or want to interact with potential customers in an entertaining manner, an iPad Kiosk might just be the answer. If your goal fit in with these needs, an iPad Stand might just be the ticket.
The following list serves a primer on how to make use of kiosks to make an interactive session with your clients and drive more sales.
· Live Product Demos - Ipads mounted on stands are very convenient to showcase your product. A visitor stops and with a few touches gets a better appraisal of the product. It could be very informative about the product's quality and demonstrate what the benefits are there to avail to meet their needs.
· Photograph Albums - People love photographs. This probably explains the success of photo sharing applications like Flickr and Instagram. One can leverage the technology to demonstrate how the products are made or how can they be used in a efficient manner. The sleek design and interactive interface makes this process entertaining and arouse curiosity.
· Sign Up Letters – You can employ these devices to solicit visitor's information or contact details. Set up a sign up letter on the interface and gain maximum leads.
· Survey – The iPad kiosks can be used for surveys. So if you want to do some market research and or get more insights about your niche, install a Kiosk at your next tradeshow and get an edge over your peers.
These are just few example of how tradeshow exhibitors can rope in more customers, leverage the information and make higher profits. Can you come up with some more?
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Promise Day, the fifth day of Valentine's Week is celebrated every year on 11th of February all over this world by youth, couples, and other age group beings.
Being one of the special days of this romantic week, Promise Day is celebrated by giving a pious and true promise to each other for forever love and adoration.
All the Love need is affection, care, and promise that should be last forever. This particular day is made for the purpose of giving promise to the loved ones of true love throughout the lifespan and even after death. It attracts the satisfaction and innovation to the life of the couples. They feel more affectionate and responsible towards their beloved.
Along with a long-lasting promise, a unique gift is too bestowed to the loved ones showing gratitude towards them. Here, we have come up today with some gorgeous jewelry pieces from the store Silver-In-Style on eBay that won't let you down on this particular day of Valentine's week.
Starting with a glamorous piece of pendant made with sterling silver revealing a motif of promise named, Claddagh. It is showing two hands gifting a lovely heart to each other.
Next is a fascinating piece of Turquoise ring which is designed in a lovely way with a heart pattern. One more shimmering heart is too stamped on it which is looking fabulous.
Now, check out a riveting pair of sterling silver earrings designed in an appealing way exhibiting a pattern of swirl hearts that will look amazing dangling in your ears.
Spot out this charming neck piece engraved with a cute blue pearl gemstone on which three small shaped of hearts are styled. This piece will take off your heart.
Let's welcome a queen ring made with sterling silver and styled in an impressive design. A peaceful piece of white pearl is too engraved with some sparkling with topaz gems.
Next turn is of some designer pieces, an elegant pair of dangle earrings designed in a honey bee hive pattern. This is going to make you stand apart uniquely from the crowd at the party tonight.
Now check out this piece of an sterling silver ring which is given enchanting motif. The black hue is provided by applying onyx black enamel on it. This article is revealing its promising attitude by various lovely shapes of heart.
Next is a fairy tale piece, styled in heart pattern which is adorned with appealing charms of Australian blue fire opal gemstones. A glistening touch is too given to this pair with some alluring topaz gems.


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The Armadillo Twin is Mamas & Papas' brand-new side-by-side pushchair. We've already had a good play with it for our Pushchair Expert review and now we're looking for a real family to take it out and about with them to see what they think.


First had the blade mounted like an actual hammerhead, but then realized that the driver would get all the debris and guts from the sliced opponents in the face. so it became a horizontal setup.
Yay ! That's a really cool concept !
Very nice. Would love to see this in a game.
That's pretty rad, also, wouldn't have even realized about the debris issue! Good catch!
Glad you guys like it, keeps me motivated to push on.
Tried to block out the 2 dioramas. will paint over them to get a clearer picture.
Cool concept ! I personally prefer the diorama on the right.
aweseom man, yeah i like the one of the right. The tarp is cool.
Love your concept, looks like a 2D sprite. I prefer the one of the right too.
Cheers guys, prefer the one on the right too. Not much happening at the action shot yet still thinking about what to do with it. 2 dioramas a bit overkill for my taste, would rather would invest just time in one and make it really shine. But thats the rules for now =P.
Took some time but figured out what to do for the dioramas. Will use the same base with different props and lighting settings.
And some progress on the character sculpt, mainly concentrated on the face and upper body. Although much of the face will be covered in the end.
The small diorama are really awesome, It inspire me a lot !
I like the execution of the dioramas, but will you be able to convey smoke trailing the projectile in marmoset?
@Ithoual: Thanks man nice to hear, curious what will come out of that inspiration!
A lot of spheres with a swirly albedo + 8bit alpha. Layered on top of other then pathed along a spine for twisting/stretching and curve control. then adding some more layered spheres where needed. As there is no poly limit it should work out ok i guess.
No effects expert so if this totally fails there is one uberskilled at my workplace. If i'am lucky and hes in the right mood, he might reveal some of his magic tricks to me.
edit: made a quick test with the decribed technique, setting the transparency to add and using an specular map to define the visibility seems to work out. Looks quite nice with the bright light moving through it actually. Would be nice to have a "render hidden objects option" for shadow proxy mesh, as it won't render one for the transparency add option.
Have most of the retopo for the character done, started work on the materials.So far just a bit of work done with the quixel suite, converted some textures to use as normalmap overlays.
Very cool to see the hacked together particle effects. I think for billowy smoke you might want do use the dithered alpha mode instead of additive though. Maybe dithered with some normal map detail so it picks up some of the lighting. You could also experiment with the skin shader on it, try out the translucency maybe.
Thanks man, i tried the skin shader and it will be most likely the one to be used as it makes the impression of really thick smoke. Maybe wil play around with the dithering alpha some more, when there is time at the end. Did not get too convincing results with it, although used no normalmap for it. I guess the texture resolution has to be sufficient to make it work. Also the video does help too see the fiery engine effects, so thanks again ; ) .
No problem, one thing with the dithered effect is that it looks crappy/noisy in the viewport, but once you render out an image it gets multi-sampled and looks way better. You can render out at 2x the res and size down in PS to make it look even better.
Got the vehicle lowres version done and started with material creation.
Rigging/Skinning of Character is underway, still not final but hope i can show a posed version soon.
Also started to throw every asset into the scenes to test lighting options and get an idea whats missing, so far just highpoly versions and base meshes.
Hey, probably last update before final. Had some fun with the Quixel materials on the props and vehicle, pretty awesome but showed me that my pc is getting old for this kind of work.
Still need to add debris flying around, small rocks, some firewood and a beer can for the character to hold. Also more effects. When thats done only material work left.
looks awesome. Is the rocket trail modeled? Its got way too much volume to be 2D. I'd love to see how you pulled off such a great looking effect.
Yeah, that smoke effect is sweet.
Yes, the effect is a model with a displacementmap. I'll add a picture, explaining things, when i get home.
Oh nice ! For our diorama we've done something a bit like that for the smoke ^^.
This is very cool ! Well done !
@ Geno527: Same goes to your entry, really fun one!
Well done man, looks ace!
This is awesome, well done!
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Thanks Mike and Beardydan, glad you like it!


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by William H. Cottrell. Price $13.95. 62 pages.
Overview: This guide covers the rock climbing around the city of Placerville. Located off of Highway 50, on the way to South Lake Tahoe, from the bay area. This guide covers 2 primary climbing areas. These are Cosumnes River Gorge and Mosquito Coast. Climbing in these areas is on Tahoe granite. Climbing is best in Spring and Fall with Summers reaching temperatures in excess of 100 degrees regularly. Style of climbing is comprised of TR, sport & some multi-pitch trad. Climbing areas are prone to poison Oak and rattlesnakes so be careful. Driving time from San Jose is about 2.5-3 hrs depending on time of day and traffic. From the East Bay it's about the same.
Reviewers Opinion: Overall the guide is nicely done and includes driving, parking and approach information that is easily followed. Maps and directions to each climbing area are well done. I had no problem using this guide to find either the Mosquito Coast or the Cosumnes River Gorge routes. Route Topo's are detailed but are missing height information. This is covered in general in the introduction section but it would be nice to add the pitch lengths and estimate of the routes length for TR's. Type of climbing involved and some beta is included on most routes, which the reviewer found helpful.
Rating - 4 star ****(5 is best 1 is worst). If you plan on a day trip or weekend in Placerville for climbing this guide is a must.


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Screamworks Records: "RUIN ME" Music by Holly Amber Church
Screamworks Records reunites with composer Holly Amber Church (Worry Dolls, Rites of Spring), releasing her intense horror score for Preston DeFrancis' Ruin Me. The film takes place at Slasher Sleepout, a crossover between escape room, a haunted house and a 36-hour endurance trip. Though she has never even seen a horror film, Alexandra (Marcienne Dwyer) reluctantly tags along with her boyfriend, but as the other campers start to drop like flies, it's up to the horror virgin to unravel who is responsible for the real-life murder and mayhem. Ruin Me premieres July 19 on AMC's Shudder network.
"Working with director Preston DeFrancis on the score for Ruin Me was an incredibly fun adventure!" says Holly Amber Church about the music. "I knew I was in for a treat when Preston shared his vision for the music, including his focus on themes and strong melodic material. Throughout the film, these themes help tell the story by morphing, melding, twisting and turning - much like the movie does. My hope is that fans of the film will enjoy the experience of the soundtrack album - a different way to go on the thrill ride that is Ruin Me.
Holly Amber Church has scored many films including the viral hit and epic sci-fi short film Archetype created by concept artist, creature designer and director, Aaron Sims. She wrote the gritty score for Padraig Reynolds' crime thriller/horror feature Rites of Spring, and the orchestral thematic score for his supernatural thriller The Devil's Dolls, both which were released by IFC Midnight with Screamworks Records releasing the official score soundtracks on their label. Holly's current projects include the inspiring biopic Butterfly in the Typewriter with director David DuBos and the supernatural horror The Toybox with director Tom Nagel - starring Denise Richards and Mischa Barton. Her score for Ruin Me was nominated for Best Original Score at the Women in Horror Film Festival in 2017.
On the link below, you can view a video, featuring a suite from the score: [CLICK HERE]
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In Louisiana, we have traditionally not had a strong partisan tilt in politics, with Republicans and Democrats acting as blocs in the state Legislature. That has been changing in recent years but it is still nowhere near as controlling a factor as it is in the capitals of most states.
Nevertheless, Louisiana ought to be watching closely the debate among justices of the U.S. Supreme Court over redistricting — the process of drawing new lines for districts for elected officials in Congress, but also at every other level of government where districts are required.
The new case involves a lawsuit challenging district lines created by the Wisconsin State Assembly, dominated by Republicans. The districts were drawn, with the aid of computers, to ensure a GOP supermajority in the body, even if Democrats got a majority of the statewide vote; Democratic voters were "packed" into some districts to create GOP majorities in others.
As should be obvious, this is hardly new, as you could switch the names of the parties and find similar practices in other states. Courts have deplored this practice, which does infringe upon the constitutional guarantee of a right to vote. The late Justice Antonin Scalia wrote that courts don't have "manageable standards" for deciding whether unconstitutional gerrymandering had occurred.
In the most recent case, Chief Justice John Roberts echoed those concerns in oral arguments. He is clearly concerned, especially after the partisan fallout from the disputed 2000 presidential election, that courts would be too often seen as partisan in such rulings.
Maybe there will be a brilliant ruling from the high court to untangle the mess, but no new judicial doctrine is needed if Wisconsin — and Louisiana — would adopt the practices of more progressive states, from Iowa to California, that have created nonpartisan redistricting commissions.
The commissions would have criteria about creating compact districts, not breaking up cities and parish lines where possible, and complying with the U.S. Voting Rights Act. Then, lawmakers would have an up-or-down vote on the result, but could not amend the maps for partisan or personal advantage. A similar process would be a good practice for electing city councils and other bodies, where incumbents draw opponents out of their districts, and craft more politically friendly neighborhoods into them.
In Louisiana, the partisan framework of the Wisconsin situation is not the norm, but that may come, as partisan divisions become more pronounced in the Legislature. Incumbents tend to like the practice of politicians choosing their voters, rather than the other way around.
It's wrong. We can go down the Wisconsin road, or do something better.


On Monday evening I heard Ed Diener (aka Smiley Professor of Psychology at the University of Illinois) present at the 4th European Conference on Positive Psychology in Croatia on the subject of Well-being on Planet Earth. Leaving aside the fact that Diener works for the Gallup Organisation, he presented some curious findings about the predictors of life satisfaction and positive and negative emotion, and the relevance for policy use.
Subjective Well-being (i.e. happiness) = Satisfaction with life + Positive Emotion – Negative Emotion.
This means that happiness is not a simple measure of how good you feel (emotion) but also includes a cognitive element of what you think about your life (satisfaction with life). Still with me? Great!
This explains why countries like Denmark can feature at the top of some happiness scales, but not others.
For example, when asked "on a scale of 0-10 how satisfied are you with your life?" Denmark comes top of the league table. But when you look at which countries are high in positive emotion, New Zealand, Honduras and Panama come at the top.
But happiness is even more complex than that – the presence of positive emotion is not the same thing as the absence of negative emotion (in the same way that health is not the mere absence of illness).
So countries which are high in positive emotion are not the same as those which are low in negative emotion (e.g. Denmark, Sweden and Australia).
According to the Gallup data, 94% of Danes score more then 8/10 for happiness, whereas 97% of Togolese score less than 3/10. Not surprisingly (because this is where Gallup's interests lie), Diener used these extraordinary findings to argue that we should pay more attention to country-level well-being, since the way in which individual countries are run must be what makes the difference to these overall happiness scores. His suggestion is that societies would do well to use well-being measures in their creation of country-wide policies, as well as the more traditional economic and social measures.
It's difficult not to disagree with him when you look at the data*; however, the question then arises as to whether it's the government's role to make people happy. My own perspective is the government does have a role to play in creating the right environment, although I think we could do a great deal more to improve people's lives by spending the resources on treating mental illness effectively.
* Sadly the data Diener presented isn't in the public arena since it belongs to the Gallup Organisation.


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Improved Survival Reported With Prostate Radiation Therapy Plus Androgen-Deprivation Therapy in Metastatic Prostate Cancer
By Matthew Stenger
Last Updated: 7/5/2016 9:47:55 AM
Prostate radiation therapy was associated with improved survival vs androgen-deprivation therapy alone in men with newly diagnosed metastatic prostate cancer.
Survival with androgen-deprivation therapy plus radiation therapy ≥ 65 Gy was similar to that with androgen deprivation plus prostatectomy.
The addition of prostate external-beam radiation therapy to androgen-deprivation therapy was associated with prolonged overall survival in men with newly diagnosed metastatic prostate cancer, according to a National Cancer Database analysis reported by Rusthoven et al in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
The analysis included 6,382 treated patients between 2004 and 2012, including 538 men (8.4%) who received prostate radiation therapy. Median follow-up was 5.1 years.
Improved Survival
On univariate analysis, the addition of prostate radiation therapy to androgen-deprivation therapy was associated with improved median overall survival (53 vs 29 months, hazard ratio [HR] = 0.562, P < .001), with improved estimated survival at 3 (62% vs 43%), 5 (49% vs 25%), and 8 years (33% vs 13%). The benefit remained significant on multivariate analysis adjusting for age, year, race, comorbidity score, prostate-specific antigen level, Gleason score, T stage, N stage, chemotherapy use, treating facility, and insurance status (HR = 0.624, P < .001).
Propensity score analysis including 1,074 patients with matched baseline characteristics also showed improved survival (median = 55 vs 37 months, HR = 0.67, P < .001). Improved survival was observed in landmark analyses among long-term survivors of ≥ 1 year (HR = 0.55, P < .001), ≥ 3 years (HR = 0.54, P < .001), and ≥ 5 years (HR = 0.67, P = .023).
On multivariate analysis, compared with androgen-deprivation therapy alone, hazard ratios for overall survival were 1.02 (P = .874) among 163 patients also receiving radiation therapy at < 65 Gy, 0.45 (P < .001) among 324 patients also receiving radiation therapy at ≥ 65 Gy, and 0.38 (P < .001) among 69 patients also undergoing prostatectomy.
The investigators concluded: "In this large contemporary analysis, men with [metastatic prostate cancer] receiving prostate radiation therapy and [androgen-deprivation therapy] lived substantially longer than men treated with [androgen-deprivation therapy] alone. Prospective trials evaluating local therapies for [metastatic prostate cancer] are warranted."
Chad G. Rusthoven, MD, of the University of Colorado School of Medicine, is the corresponding author of the Journal of Clinical Oncology article.


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Meet the Tennis Center Staff: Jamual Edwards
The Prospect Park Tennis Center, operated by Prospect Park Alliance, is a beloved destination for Brooklyn's tennis players, and an important part of the experience is the personal and warm welcome they receive as soon as they walk in the door. This is thanks in large part to Front Desk Assistant, Jamual Edwards.
With four years of experience at the Tennis Center and 10 years of customer service experience, Jamual has honed his passion for people. He can often be found in the early morning hours organizing the center's front desk, checking on the day's schedule and helping customers book lessons by phone and in person. "Things have been incredibly busy over the last couple years. I've seen a huge boom in the amount of people calling and coming in since my start here." This influx of tennis traffic has been right up Jamual's alley, as his favorite part of his role is learning the stories of players. "I love to hear about why they love the sport. We have players who care deeply about tennis, they do lessons, play all the time, and even record their matches and watch them back at home–it's enjoyable to know why they have a passion for tennis."
On Jamual's keen knack for customer service, Tennis Center Director, Adrian Clarke says, "He can hear a voice on the phone and immediately know who he's talking to. Jamual has built a sense of familiarity and really takes the time to get to know the customers. It's special to have someone in this role that customers really genuinely like talking to."
While Jamual has a longstanding passion for fitness, tennis specifically is relatively new to him, "I'm passionate about a lot of things outside of tennis, like technology, improv, acting, screenwriting, movies and fitness, so it's nice to see other passionate people here at the Center." Jamual speaks to his role at Prospect Park Alliance as one that melds his interests in fitness and working with people in a way he never expected.
Jamual recently tried tennis for the first time, getting out on the court to gain a first-hand understanding of the player-experience at the Center. Clarke explains "It's important to not only sympathize but also empathize with what players are talking about, what they're happy about, or what they're upset about." Jamual has taken this extra step to get to know the industry and learn how to help players with questions about rackets size, racket stringing, and to understand perspective on general court feedback to best serve customers from the front desk and beyond.
Stop by the Tennis Center to enjoy indoor programming and say hello to Jamual.
Meet the Tennis Center Staff: April Miller Lopez
Prospect Park's courts require a labor of love to stay in their excellent condition, and April Miller Lopez, Prospect Park Tennis Center's Senior Facility Maintainer is who makes it happen. With over five years experience at the Tennis Center, April has overseen and taken on a wide range of duties to keep the courts rally-ready at all times of year.
For one hour a day in the summer, April waters each of the center's nine clay courts meticulously to protect the surface in extreme summer temperatures. "Outdoor season is my favorite season," says April, "I love having that hour to focus solely on the courts and zone in to what needs to be done. The watering is like my 'me-time'." In the indoor season, when the courts cannot close for even an hour during the hours of operation, when play is nonstop, court repairs, watering and rolling happen after hours.
Adrian Clarke, the Tennis Center's Director, explains: "These are high-maintenance courts, and April is the force that keeps our courts so pristine."
Over the past two springs, the Tennis Center has contracted with a company called Oval Tennis to provide tips and training on how to best maintain our clay courts, and over those two years April and her team have gained a tremendous amount of knowledge which they have poured into caring for the courts. With this new knowledge and advancement, the Tennis Center team no longer has to "patch" the courts when damaged, but instead can repair entire areas when needed, which is a prominent area of April's work. "It makes a difference to our players. The community has made it known that they can tell that our quality of care for the courts is always improving, which is what it's all about. People are constantly praising the courts now and that's a testament to April's work."
On what's to come in the future of the Tennis Center, April says she is looking forward to seeing how things continue to change over the next seasons, "With the upcoming permanent fabric fixtures, I'm excited to see the shift for how the courts will work in the future–it will feel different than what we're used to, with the bubble we have now. It'll be the end of an era, but we're looking forward to the future and continuing to provide a high quality experience to our players".
Learn more about programming at the Prospect Park Tennis Center and sign up for tournaments, court time, lessons and more.
FURI Sport's Prospect Park Origins
Erick Mathelier, co-founder of tennis equipment brand FURI Sport, has a long history with the Prospect Park Tennis Center—he started playing on the courts at age 10. We spoke to Mathelier about his Brooklyn tennis roots, how his love of the game inspired him to start a company, and his reconnection with the Prospect Park Tennis Center.
What is your background with the Prospect Park Tennis Center?
My first experience with the Prospect Park Tennis Center was at the age of 10, when I took my first tennis lesson and fell in love with the sport. I would take lessons there every Saturday. I didn't realize it then, but Prospect Park Tennis Center was a magical place, at a time in my life that was integral to my development as a human being. For those five years that I played and took tennis lessons there, it served as my second home. I have nothing but fond memories of hanging out in the clubhouse all day, trying to play tennis whenever there was an open court; the lifelong friendships I made; the different types of personalities I interacted with. Prospect Tennis Center opened my eyes to a world I didn't know existed, and I will be forever grateful for this time in my life.
Tell us a little about FURI Sport and why you started it.
My business partner and I passionately believe that tennis has a diverse, rich culture. All different races love to play—at Prospect Park Tennis Center, you have a diverse clientele of players, but the public perception of the sport doesn't reflect that diversity. FURI Sport was founded in 2016 to change this. We want to redefine tennis for the modern player, with a focus on value, inclusivity, and community. This means our equipment combines the most advanced technology with fair pricing; apparel that takes you from the court to the street; and through partnerships with nonprofits, we're supporting the game at a grass-roots level in some of the most needy neighborhoods.
For me, the opportunity to work/collaborate with the Prospect Park Tennis Center is like coming home. I believe there's a lot of alignment, so I'm excited about what's in store for us in the future.
Stay tuned for more about FURI Sport at the Prospect Park Tennis Center, and learn more about tennis in Prospect Park.
Meet Adrian Clarke, Director of the Tennis Center
After years as a beloved tennis pro at the Prospect Park Tennis Center., Adrian Clarke was recently appointed as the Tennis Center Director after its longtime director, Paul Campbell, retired. Clarke has been called a "renaissance man," and in addition to a history of professional tennis, he has degrees in English Literature and Creative Writing, and plays steelpan drums! Get to know Prospect Park Alliance's newest director and then sign up for a lesson today at the Prospect Park Tennis Center.
How did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis at 12 years old in Barbados, where I was born and where I went to school. The main sports in Barbados were cricket and soccer, but the headmaster at my public school had tennis courts built—if I had gone to another school I never would have played tennis. My brother started playing tennis and I followed him there. I found that I liked it a lot, and I stayed with it. I played my first tournament when I was 15, and the following year I became good enough to represent the island and got to travel to neighboring islands to play. At the time, there were no coaches in Barbados and they didn't show tennis on TV in the Caribbean, so we learned on our own—through trial and error.
And then you moved to Brooklyn?
I came to the United States at 17 years old, and moved with my family to Brooklyn, near Grand Army Plaza. Friends of ours showed us where the tennis courts were in Prospect Park and we played about once a week at the Parade Ground. We played Saturday mornings at 7 o'clock and after work. That is one of the reasons that the courts are special to me—I've known them for so long and I have a passion for making them better.
Tell us about your professional tennis experience.
From playing tennis sporadically, I started playing in tournaments and I entered a tournament at the Port Washington Tennis Academy in Long Island, and in those days, that was the big academy. In the tournament, I played against the son of the owner of the academy and beat him, and when we came to the net to shake hands, he said, "How would you like to train here?" And that's how I got the opportunity to play good tennis. The best player at the Port Washington Tennis Academy at the time was John McEnroe, Vitas Gerulaitis practiced there often, and I was on the ladder as one of the best players. I got my introduction there to a really high level of tennis for a year and a half before I went to college and played tennis at Hampton University. After I graduated, I joined the professional tour for a little while, but was frustrated by how expensive it was and how elitist it was. In 1983, I played in the U.S. Open, which had been a great dream of mine, and which I'm so proud. I lost my match, and the next day I signed up for my Masters degree.
You continued to spend time in Barbados?
Yes, there was a lot I could do for tennis in Barbados, so I went back and coached some kids on scholarship—but the last thing of consequence I did there was set up an international junior tournament. As a child, I had never seen good tennis, and I figured that there must be people like me who have a dream but don't have the access to travel, so I founded the tournament as a way to bring good players to Barbados. That tournament has now been going on for more than 25 years.
How did you come back to tennis in Prospect Park?
I was teaching Junior High School English, and I enrolled my daughter in tennis at Prospect Park. By that time Paul Campbell and (former pro) Paul Curtin, who I had known for a long time, were at the Prospect Park Tennis Center—and they started asking me to fill in to help with the Junior Development Program. I did a bit of that and eventually I came on as an instructor full time. That was about 11 years ago and it's been great to work in Brooklyn where I live.
Now that you're the Director of the Tennis Center, what are your aspirations?
I'm very excited to be the Director of the Tennis Center, in this place where I grew up playing. I want to get the courts to a high standard and continue to improve the experience for our players. I want to continue to develop our Junior Development Program to be a resource for talented kids, I want to inspire our coaches. I want players to know that they can come from anywhere in the world and have a great tennis experience in Prospect Park.
I've reached out to some of the kids playing at the center, and I've told them to let me know if there are ways I can help them. I got to play tennis and reach a high level because I received help from so many people, and I feel like if I'm ever in a position to give or help, I'm going to try. And my feeling is, if we're doing what we can to help you, you're going to respect the place and the people who are working here.
I think if I'm able to accomplish some of those things, I'll be satisfied. Then I can ride off into the sunset.
You've been referred to as a "renaissance man," what are some of your favorite hobbies outside of tennis?
I love to write, I've published some short stories in literary journals, and I love to read. I also play steelpan drum professionally, I play for folks all over the Tristate area and I plan to continue though a bit less, it really relaxes me.
c. Andrew Gardner
2020 Winter Checklist
As we approach 2020, Prospect Park Alliance encourages you to look ahead to the fun that the new year has in store! From fireworks to sledding, winter walks and curling, we've put together 7 perfectly-park activities for you to check off your list in the new year. Take a look and we'll see you in the park.
Kick of the New Year with Fireworks!
Join Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams and Prospect Park Alliance for Brooklyn's most spectacular New Year's Eve Fireworks Celebration at Prospect Park's iconic Grand Army Plaza. This free event includes live entertainment followed by fireworks at the stroke of midnight. This family-friendly fireworks display, now in its 40th year, attracts tens of thousands of revelers to Prospect Park, making it one of the city's most popular celebrations. This event is free and open to the public, and will take place rain or shine. RSVP to let us know that you are coming!
Make the Most of Your Holiday Tree
Join Prospect Park Alliance on January 4 + 11 for Mulchfest! Bring your holiday tree to Prospect Park, where it will go through a chipper and transform into environment-friendly mulch at both 3rd Street and Park Circle Entrances. Plus, you can take some home for your own yard or garden. Learn more about this beloved tradition—including how to volunteer.
Get Out on the Ice
Enjoy a beloved winter tradition in Prospect Park—head down to the rinks at the LeFrak Center at Lakeside for hours of fun. There's room for all ages and abilities, and make sure to warm up and refuel with hot chocolate at the Bluestone Café. Plus, the rinks aren't just for ice skating—sign up for a curling lesson, hockey league, and even plan a birthday party at this popular recreational destination. Lakeside is open everyday in-season, including New Years day!
Try a Winter Walk or Run
Looking forward to enjoying Prospect Park's natural spaces during this beautiful time of year? We can help with that! We've put together a suggested Winter Walk in Prospect Park to help you explore Lookout Hill. If running is your preferred speed, don't miss our Cold Weather Running Tips that will help you make the most of a workout at this time of year.
Get Ready to Sled!
Both through nature and by design, Prospect Park's landscape is dotted with rolling hills, which makes it prime territory for winter sledding. When conditions are right, make sure to stop by the top sledding destinations in Brooklyn's Backyard. Get there early, you'll be competing with all of Brooklyn for a spot on the slopes!
Game, Set, Match
Planning on making a New Year's resolution to get in shape? The Prospect Park Tennis Center is the perfect place to meet your goals while enjoying this fun activity. Play under the bubble on the facility's indoor courts all winter long and improve your tennis—whether you're a beginner or just hoping to take your game to the next level.
Winter Recess Festivities at Prospect Park
Prospect Park Alliance interrupts your regular device-filled schedule for some hands-on holiday activities at Prospect Park! Getting outside during short winter days is a great mood booster and a welcome break from the winter grind. And what better time to shake it up than the holiday season? During Winter Recess, December 26-30, Prospect Park has something for everyone, whether you're hoping to spend quality time with your kids, commune with nature, or spend a day at the tennis courts. Whatever it is, grab a loved one, bundle up and head over to Prospect Park to make lasting memories during the most wonderful time of the year.
Gilded Frame Making
December 26–29, 1–3 pm
Lefferts Historic House, $3 suggested donation
Looking to get crafty this winter recess? Join Prospect Park Alliance at Lefferts Historic House for "gilded frame" making! Gilding refers to the practice of applying a thin layer of gold leaf over a given object. In days past, wealthy citizens often had a collection of gilded items, from candle holders and mirrors to frames for works of art. The gilded frames made at Lefferts Historic House are perfect for holding holiday photos and pictures of other special memories.
December 26–29, 12–4 pm
Prospect Park Audubon Center, Free
When's the last time you watched a snake eat dinner? Have you ever held a hissing cockroach? Or spotted an Indian walking stick hiding among leaves and branches? Join Prospect Park Alliance at Prospect Park Audubon Center for Winter Recess, where you can do all that and more during Nature Exploration.
Discovery Pack, 12–3 pm: The Prospect Park Alliance invites you to get inspired by nature with our Discovery Packs, ready-to-go kits filled with nature activities for families.
Bird Nerd Game Hour, 1–2 pm: Learn about birds and nature in this fun, mildly competitive hour of trivia, bingo, card games, and more! Prizes will be available for all participants.
Animal Encounter, 2–3 pm: Join Alliance Naturalists in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center's collection. This program starts promptly at 2 pm.
Winter Wilderness Walk, 3–4 pm: Curious about animal tracks in the snow, how trees survive without leaves, or how bugs stay warm? Join an Alliance Naturalist for a tour of how plants and animals live in the winter months. This program leaves from the Audubon Center promptly at 3 pm.
Tennis Holiday Adult & Junior Programming
December 26, 27 + 30, 1–4 pm
Prospect Park Tennis Center, $80/day, Registration Required
If you've been looking forward to a few days off so you can improve your tennis game, we have just the thing for you! On December 26, 27 and 30, Prospect Park Tennis Center will offer intensive, 3-hour group classes for adults and children of all levels of experience. Our accomplished staff of tennis professionals will give players personal attention while they acquire game fundamentals and increase their skill level. Don't worry about snow, rain or sleet, because all Tennis Holiday Programming will take place inside the Tennis Center's seasonal bubble.
Resolve to Stay Fit in 2019: Play Tennis
For many of us, the start of a new year is the perfect time to refocus our health and fitness goals. An excellent way of staying fit in the colder months is to play indoor tennis at the Prospect Park Tennis Center, which features 11 heated, indoor courts.
"Tennis is often not thought of as an aerobic exercise, but a good match can provide a really strenuous workout that builds strength, agility and burns calories," says Paul Campbell, Director of the Prospect Park Tennis Center. "Most importantly, tennis is fun so people tend to stay with it."
Prospect Park Alliance offers a variety of tennis play and instruction for all ages and skill levels. Youth can take part in group instruction in our Junior Development program, or take intensive classes during the upcoming President's Week school break. Adults can find leagues of their own, and sign up for group or private lessons with our pros. And, with courts open from 7 am to 11 pm, seven days a week, there's no bad time to get started!
Why choose tennis over another sport? "People that learn tennis often continue playing well into their later years," says Campbell. Knowing how to play tennis is a lifelong skill, and "it frequently fosters friendships and camaraderie that can last a lifetime."
Ready to get started? All you really need are a pair of sneakers, balls and rackets are available for sale or rent at the Center, and included in the cost of a lesson.
Learn more about the various Tennis Center offerings for adults and children, and see you on the court!
Tennis Pro Adrian Clarke Shares 3 Tips to Improve Your Serve
The tennis pros at the Prospect Park Tennis Center provide expert instruction to adults and children. This month we caught up with Adrian Clarke, one of the Tennis Center's experienced professionals. A Barbados tennis legend, Adrian has represented the Caribbean in the Davis Cup. He has been living in Brooklyn for 44 years and has been working for the Prospect Park Tennis Center for 10 years, teaching players of all ages and levels. Adrian shared his 3 tips for the perfect serve:
1. The perfect toss: Adrian admits that even the pros often have trouble with their toss. He suggests keeping your wrist and elbow straight during your toss to allow for maximum control. Then, instead of throwing the ball into the air, try simply placing it with your outstretched arm.
2. A power stance: Stand on a diagonal so that your shoulders turn as you hit the ball instead of facing directly across the court. This rotation will put power behind your serve. Adrian calls this "the trophy stance".
3. Perfect placement: Having trouble putting power behind your serve? No worries! Adrian suggests learning to place your serve in a couple of different spots on the court. This way, you can vary where your serve lands and keep your opponent on their toes.
Want to up your game? Sign up for lessons at the tennis center to work with Adrian and other outstanding tennis professionals. Pros at the tennis center give students of all ages personalized attention while they acquire fundamentals and increase their skill level.
Spotlight on Tennis Center's Sebastian Brustein
The Prospect Park Tennis Center offers instruction for children of all levels of experience. The accomplished staff of tennis professionals gives players personal attention while they acquire game fundamentals and increase their skill level.
The Junior Program currently has a crop of talented young players coming up through the ranks including Sebastian Brustein. Brustein has been playing at the Prospect Park Tennis Center since the age of eight and competing in USTA sanctioned tournaments since the age of nine. He is currently ranked #2 in the United States Tennis Association metro region—with an overall record of 20-8—in the 12U Boy's Singles Division. Brustein most recently won the Level 1 12U Boy's February Challenger. With this win, he should have enough points to break the top 100 in the USTA Eastern Division (overall record 27-15).
Brustein is also an accomplished quarterback, and has led his flag football team to 4 consecutive championships! When not playing tennis or football, he can be found honing his skills on Madden AND CSGO, and wishes someone would come out with a decent video game for tennis!
On February 27, the Prospect Park Tennis Center begins a new semester for the Indoor Junior Development Program. Take a look at our website and sign up for lessons! Your young tennis player will thank you.
c. Paul Campbell
PPA Profiles: Adam Borak
For Adam Borack, a high school senior and Park Slope native, tennis is a family affair. "My brother, Mikolaj, is three and a half years older than me, so when I got to be old enough to start trying sports, my parents signed him up for lessons at the Prospect Park Tennis Center," Adam recalls. "They didn't want to pay for a babysitter, I guess, so I was there from the time I was a toddler, always around the sport!"
This early exposure to the sport more than piqued young Adam's interest in tennis. His present daily schedule underscores his passion for the game. "Most days, I go straight from school to practice, and don't get home until 9 or 9:30 pm, but I don't mind."
Now one of the Brooklyn's top junior players, Adam is clearly no longer just the little brother on the sidelines. He's competed in international tournaments as far away as the Cayman Islands. At his most recent tournament, he was narrowly edged out in his opening match. "I'm still haunted by that match, and I honestly think I should have won it," says Adam. "But outcomes aside, I'm friends with a lot of the other players I meet at these competitions."
And while his aspirations within the sport extend far beyond the reach of Brooklyn, and Adam has squared up against some of the top junior players from Brazil and Germany, he's quick to credit his roots for his successes. "I wouldn't be at this level without being treated so well at the Prospect Park Tennis Center."
For Adam, who was introduced to tennis by way of his brother's involvement, his decision to continue playing at the next level was only natural. This fall, Adam will enroll at Fordham University in the Bronx, where just like his older brother he will compete for the tennis team and study finance. The duo will first team up to defend their title at the Prospect Park Tennis Center Championship in the Men's Doubles division.
Learn more about the junior development program at the Tennis Center.