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April 27, 2017
Father David Hollenbach, SJ
Jesuit Father David Hollenbach, research professor at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service and senior fellow at its Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs, spoke March 24 at a Georgetown conference: "Theology Without Borders: Celebrating the Legacy of Peter C. Phan."
In recent decades the forced movement of refugees and internally displaced persons has been rising markedly, reaching 67 million displaced people today. This is higher than at any time since World War II.
Many agencies responding to these crises are secular, working on the basis of a vision of universally shared human dignity supported by secular values. Faith-based agencies also play an important role in assisting refugees.
The contributions of religious communities in response to the current crisis are both distinctive and substantial. The import of the faith-based contribution is evident from the scope of their work. For example, the largest religiously inspired humanitarian organization in the United States, the evangelical agency World Vision US, has a budget of approximately $1 billion annually, approximately the same as major secular organizations like Medecins Sans Frontieres and Oxfam, while Catholic Relief Services' budget of more than $600 million is similar to that of the secular International Rescue Committee.
Thus faith-based agencies provide a significant share of the assistance for people driven from their homes by war or other disasters. There is little doubt, of course, that religious communities are sometimes among the causes of forced migration when they regrettably generate interreligious conflict. Nevertheless, most religious traditions possess deeply held normative convictions that support action for peace and on behalf of displaced people.
The beliefs of Jews and Christians lead them to see all persons as brothers and sisters in a single human family no matter what their religion, nationality or ethnicity. Every person has been created in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:27) and thus deserves reverence and respect. Pope Francis drew on this biblical vision during his recent visit to the Greek island of Lesbos, where he assured Syrian refugees seeking entrance into Europe that "God created mankind to be one family" and called Europe "to build bridges" rather than "putting up walls."
Abrahamic tradition
The three great monotheistic faiths of Judaism, Christianity and Islam all trace their origins to the patriarch Abraham, who was a migrant to the land of Canaan. Jewish identity is shaped by the story of the Exodus – a migration from slavery in Egypt to freedom in the land of God's promise. The New Testament portrays the newborn Jesus as fleeing persecution as a refugee to Egypt along with Mary and Joseph. Muslims measure time from Muhammad's hijra from Mecca to Medina, a kind of forced migration. Thus each of these major faiths has a forced migration across borders as one of its founding elements.
Asian religions also insist that ethical duties such as dharma in Hinduism and compassion in Buddhism do not stop at national or religious boundaries. A similar sense of universal responsibility can be found in African traditional religion, where Bantu concepts such as "bumuntu" (humanness), "umoja" (unity) and "ujamaa" (solidarity) point to the interconnectedness of all persons.
Religious belief also plays an important role is sustaining those afflicted by crisis and supporting the engagement of those seeking to help them. Wars and other disasters not only kill many people; they also fracture the framework of meaning provided by secular explanations of life's purpose. Humanitarian crises can cause a kind of seismic upheaval on the spiritual level, a sort of spiritual earthquake that fragments the patterns of daily secular existence.
Both the victims of humanitarian crisis and those trying to help them stand before a rift in the structure of meaning that sustains ordinary life. These emergencies destroy expectations about how life will normally be lived. They raise the question of whether evil and destruction have gained the upper hand in human existence.
Humanitarian crises, therefore, point to two possibilities. Those forced from their homes by crisis can conclude that the rift in this-worldly meaning they face descends into an abyss where efforts to respond are pointless. This can result in despair. Alternatively, they may come to perceive, however dimly, a source of hope that goes deeper than the world that has been fractured by crisis.
Jon Sobrino pointed to this possibility when he described how some of the people whose lives were turned upside down by a devastating earthquake in El Salvador saw the death of Jesus on the cross as a sign of God's presence in the midst of their suffering. The cross pointed to God's presence with them in their suffering, sustaining them and bringing them hope. Faith also invited other believers to work to alleviate the suffering. Faith can thus sustain both those whose lives have been shattered by crisis and also support the action of those who have come to their aid, even when the struggle is long and hard.
This shattering of meaning by the crises that drive people from home means that displaced people have spiritual as well as physical needs. Jesuit Refugee Service tries to respond to these spiritual needs through a kind of response it calls accompaniment – a willingness to listen to refugees tell their stories and to assure them that they are not alone in their struggles. This is a form of assistance that is often called psychosocial support. But it can also go to a deeper, even spiritual level. It can even take the form of pastoral care when those providing it have been appropriately trained to provide such assistance.
Interreligious understanding
At the same time, JRS, like nearly all faith-based humanitarian agencies, insists that its accompaniment and service are offered to all in need "regardless of their race, ethnic origin or religious beliefs." In an analogous way, Islamic Relief states that while its mission is "inspired by our Islamic faith and guided by our values," it also believes that "those in need have rights over people with wealth and power – regardless of race, political affiliation, gender or belief," especially those facing the crisis of displacement.
This points to a possible tension between the positive role of faith in responding to refugees and the need for religious nondiscrimination by faith-based agencies. This tension calls for a clear commitment to both religious nondiscrimination and to interreligious understanding and collaboration.
Accompaniment of those from another tradition who are facing crisis means fully respecting their religious freedom and their religious convictions. It also calls for listening to their deeper questions about meaning and hope, and for respectfully sharing one's own best insights on how to deal with these questions. This is not formal interreligious dialogue, but it is a concrete form of communication that can lead to a lively and practical interreligious understanding. This kind of interreligious accompaniment is a form of what Pope Francis has called "spiritual encounter." It can be one of the important kinds of assistance faith-based organizations bring to refugees.
Several marks of genuine interreligious exchange noted by theologian Catherine Cornille help clarify what is needed for this kind of accompaniment to happen.
First, it requires humility. If one accompanies some of the Muslims driven from their homes by war today, one should expect to learn something – very likely something important about the meaning of life.
Second, this accompaniment requires a certain level of commitment. One should be willing to speak about what sustains one in the face of the struggles and losses that arise in the crisis one is facing. Expressing convictions and doubts humbly and honestly can create genuine bonds between agency staff and those they aid, bonds that can help sustain both groups.
Third, it calls for recognition of the mutual interconnection among those suffering from displacement and those seeking to aid them. Both the displaced and those assisting them equally share a common humanity that links them together. This means standing guard against any hint of condescension.
Finally, the needed exchange will require a concrete, experiential empathy for the role of beliefs in the life of a person who is a member of another faith community.
If these requirements for genuine accompaniment are present, we can avoid the false choice between an abusive proselytism and a secularism that sets aside deep issues of meaning as if they were unimportant.
Retrieved from originsonline.com, Catholic News Service documentary service. Excerpted by Catholic San Francisco.


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Kyle Korver embraces the comforts and challenges of returning to Utah for a second stint with the Jazz
Kyle Korver and Quin Snyder bonded, quickly and deeply, during their lone season together with the Atlanta Hawks. Korver, a dead-eye wing, loved the painstaking process of perfecting his shooting form. And Snyder, wide-eyed and hopped up on coffee, was always looking for ways to help Korver grow his game.
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Those are lessons that have stayed with Korver, and they are lessons that he takes with him now, as he reunites with Snyder in Utah.
This week's trade between the Jazz and the Cleveland Cavaliers brings Korver back to a familiar place, with so many connections and parallels to his first stint in Utah roughly a decade ago. He reunites with a trusted coach; he returns to a city and a franchise where he spent 2.5 formative seasons; and he joins a Jazz squad in a similar struggle to the one he joined back in December of 2007.
It is comfortable in many ways.
It is the same, but yet it is different.
It has to be.
"You can never expect things to happen like they did the last time," he said. "You still have to put in the work."
And Korver is ready to embrace his newest challenge.
Midseason moves
In some ways, Korver had been expecting the call since July. The 3-point specialist arrived in Cleveland in January of 2017, looking to help LeBron James and the Cavaliers fight for an NBA title. When James left for Los Angeles last summer and the Cavs entered a period of rebuilding, Korver knew his time with Cleveland would be limited.
"You do your best, you try to help shape the new culture and help create a vision for what the team's trying to do," Korver said. "But I knew fairly early on that something was probably going to happen at some point. I just didn't know where or when."
Korver found out on Wednesday afternoon when he awoke from his nap and saw a number of missed calls and text messages from his agent and Cleveland general manager Koby Altman. Korver called back and Altman gave him the news: "Utah wants to make something happen."
That brought a smile to Korver's face. The 37-year-old and his family had been eying a few cities as possible destinations and, for a number of factors, Salt Lake City was one of them. While the roster has changed over entirely since Korver last wore a Jazz jersey, Korver and his wife, Juliet, still have friends from their time in Utah.
"Midseason trades are hard," said Korver, who played for the Jazz from 2007-10. "But to go somewhere where you have relationships with people is a big deal. Not to have to start all the way over, to have people around that we know and love is going to be a big deal for us."
Whirlwind Day
The call with Altman kickstarted a whirlwind 24 hours for Korver and his family.
The Cavaliers were in Oklahoma City for a Wednesday night matchup with the Thunder, when Korver got the news he was going to be traded. He checked the flight times out of Will Rogers Airport and saw that he only had one chance to make it back to Cleveland that night.
"I wanted to be home to tell my kids in person about the move before they went to school and heard it from everybody else," he said. "When I found out I sort of ran out of the locker room. There aren't a lot of connecting flights between OKC and Cleveland, but there was one in like an hour. I didn't even get to say goodbye to everybody in Cleveland."
Korver flew from Oklahoma to Atlanta and landed back in Ohio at 1:30 a.m. He woke up early to tell his three children the news.
"My daughter is just old enough that moving is a big deal," he said. "They're going to be good, but it's definitely going to be a change."
After that, Korver loaded up his car, which will be shipped to Utah, packed up a suitcase with clothes, and then his wife, Juliet, dropped him off at the airport. He landed in Charlotte, completed his physical evaluation, and did his first interviews as a Jazzman again.
"I will be ready for a good meal and to sit down and get off my feet here in a minute," he said on a phone call from the team hotel.
Familiar feeling
Kyle Korver lists off a few of the Utah Jazz's troubles: a brutal early schedule, heavy on road games; a slow start against lofty expectations; a talented roster still looking to find its footing.
At least that's what the sharp-shooting wing remembers about the Jazz when he was traded to Utah in December of 2007.
The Jazz were in a rut, losing 11 times in a 14-game stretch when the team traded Gordan Giricek and a protected first-round draft pick for Korver that season. And Korver's arrival coincided with a complete turnaround, a Northwest Division title, and a trip to the second round of the NBA playoffs.
"I feel like we trailed by 15 points every single home game one year," he said. "But we knew that we were going to be amazing in the fourth quarter and we were going to come back and win. The building was going to be rocking, and the other team was going to be breathing that air."
Roughly a decade later, Korver is coming back to Utah after a trade this week with the Cleveland Cavaliers. So much has changed since Korver's first stop in Utah.
"I was in a much different phase of life back then," Korver said. "Coming in as a young, single guy, I just found a great group of people to hang out with. It was a fun team to play on. Coach Sloan was great. The city really took me in."
Korver has three children and a few more gray hairs now. The roster, the uniforms, even the name on the building has changed.
But both Korver and the Jazz wouldn't mind if history repeated itself.
"There are a lot of similarities," he said.
Korver is excited to play alongside Donovan Mitchell.
"I've always had a good relationship with superstar players," the veteran said. "I don't really demand the ball a lot. That's when I'm at my best when I'm surrounded by good players."
And he loves the idea of Rudy Gobert having his back on the defensive end of the court.
"I'm excited if someone gets behind me that he's going to be there to block their shot," Korver said.
Korver played alongside Jae Crowder in Cleveland for a time and knows Thabo Sefolosha from their time together with the Hawks. Korver knows Jazz assistant coach Jeff Watkinson from Atlanta, too. And, of course, there is his tie to Snyder.
"Quin's always good at having multiple actions happening," Korver said. "The ball doesn't stick in someone's hands. Trying to find different angles for screen-rolls, passing actions. He's just really good at seeing it as a whole.
"It's going to be great," Korver added. "There's a lot of potential here, a ton of good players. You feel like it's all there. I'm excited to try to do my part."

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In Seychelles, mackerels can be bought mainly at the main market in the capital Victoria and other markets spread over Mahe. (Seychelles Nation)
(Seychelles News Agency) - With the waters of Seychelles much calmer than normal this time of the year, fish lovers have been able to benefit from a large supply of mackerel at a lower price than usual.
A local fisherman, Vivian Azemia, said the mackerel are not coming in sooner than normal, but that the sea is calmer than normal.
"Normally during this time of the year, the sea is still rough, but for some time now it's been calmer making it easier to catch the mackerels," Azemia said.
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In Seychelles, an archipelago in the western Indian Ocean, mackerels can be bought at the main market in the centre of Victoria, the capital and other markets spread over Mahe, the main island.
How long will the abundance of mackerels last? The chief fisheries advisor at the Seychelles Fishing Authority, Vincent Lucas, said that the early coming of Mackerels doesn't necessarily mean that the season will prolong. Lucas is also advising fishermen to fish according to the market demand.
"Because Mackerel is a fish high in fat, it tends to rot easily so we advise them to fish wisely and avoid situations whereby they have to throw away their extras because they could not finish selling them," Lucas told SNA.


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Strategic Plan 2021-2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How will the Path Forward Steering Committee engage with the UI community to get feedback?
A: The Path Forward Steering Committee will host Town Hall events at various points in the process to ensure we receive feedback. In addition, members of the Steering Committee will be visiting various intact groups, such as charter committees, governance groups, departmental and collegiate committees, and student organizations to share updates on the plan and solicit feedback. If you are interested in scheduling a meeting for your group, please contact Sarah Hansen at email@example.com or 335-1168.
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A: The strategic plan will be implemented by Path Forward Work Groups which include faculty, staff, students, and partners. Work Groups will serve as a funnel for ideas related to the strategic plan. They will assess and move forward potential projects to the Path Forward Steering Committee which will be able to provide pilot funds for projects. After pilot completion, project sponsors will either incorporate the project into their organizational budget or end the project, based on project outcomes.
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A: We have eleven colleges and numerous administrative units with their own unique needs and goals. Collegiate/VP unit plans drive progress toward these unique goals, while the UI plan helps us strategically invest in our core functions, identify areas of opportunity that can drive new collaborations and discoveries, and examine areas of additional support needed to ensure faculty, staff, and student success.


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In my post three days ago, I mentioned how difficult I find it to contemplate either of the kids being seriously ill. Today I received this email from my company social club.
Rex Stinson is a singer/songwriter from Bury. His 4 year old daughter Ruby is terminally ill and has been spending time at Derian House Children's Hospice. It is difficult for us to imagine what Rex and his family are going through at the moment. Using his considerable musical talents, Rex has released an album called 'Precious Child' to raise funds for the hospice. The album contains 12 tracks, including 9 original compositions with a broad range of subject matter including Rex's experiences at the hospice.
As a songwriter my experience has always been that it is only with some degree of emotional distance that I can translate my feelings into music. So I have nothing but admiration for Rex, that he not only copes with what he is going through but also raises money through his music at such a difficult time.
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When I wrote we will adjust the short term forecast on daily basis I did not mean three times a day, but the market is in a hurry this two days... So here is more chart porn..... what should I do "Algos gone wild":)))))) The market bottomed at 1973 than it made a top at 1981 as the chart from the previous post shows. Now the problem is I am not sure what would happen. It depends on how the market will interpret the news tomorrow. The markets closed as if we have a-b-c with a=c the DJ shows better picture you can see waves a and c are clear 5 wave patterns with the same size (red scenario W-X-Y). On the other side why not the white scenario very simple pattern impulse lower correction and another impulse lower if the market does not like the numbers. In hindsight it will be easy to say hey it was obvious, but with GDP and FOMC tomorrow I can not tell you what the algos will do. I have the feeling that we will see W-X-Y because it will screw more traders up, both bears and bulls.... and that is what the market usually does.
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Export of Services Mission to Uganda, 30th September - 3rd October 2019
In line with its mandate to promote Mauritius as an innovation-driven economy, the Government aims at positioning the country as a leading education hub of excellence in the region. Over the years, the country has forged a strong reputation as a significant provider of quality education, thereby attracting an increasing number of international students from more than 10 countries.
In this perspective, to further develop Mauritius into a knowledge hub, the Economic Development Board (EDB) is organizing an Export of Services Mission to Kampala, Uganda from 30th September to 03rd of October 2019.
The event aims at enhancing the visibility of the Mauritian Education Sector by attracting more Ugandan students to pursue their higher education in Mauritius. The event will showcase the wide array of opportunities for foreign students and act as a platform to develop new contacts with student recruitment consultants/agencies, secondary schools, institutions and key stakeholders in the Ugandan education sector.


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France and Shane D in the River
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Ah, there is nothing like finishing the day with a playful water fight in the river, especially when you have two sexy babes in dresses and boots and fishnets involved!
For this wet adventure, France is wearing a simple white cotton dress, short suede boots and black panties and fishnet stockings. Shane is sporting a nice looking dark blue dress with heeled sandals and white panties in addition to black fishnets as well.
Both France and Shane are nice gals, but there is an edge to the water fight that erupts as soon as they get into the middle of the shallow river. France is petite. But she sure knows how to get someone wet, and Shane is on the receiving end of some serious splashing!
But there are some slower moments as well, as they settle into playing a traditional footsie game while reclined in the water.
After some time, they pull the fishnets off of each other and even remove the dresses briefly. All in all, a nice soaking in the late afternoon sunshine.
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Clearwater Marine Aquarium is accepting applications for the position of Sea Turtle and Aquatic Biology Supervisor. Email cover letter an...
Clearwater Marine Aquarium is accepting applications for the position of Sea Turtle and Aquatic Biology Supervisor. Email cover letter and resume to Dawn De Santis, Vice President of Human Resources (email@example.com). No calls or walk ins please. Potential candidates will be contacted with interview details. Please submit application by January 13, 2016.
POSITION TITLE: Sea Turtle & Aquatic Biology Supervisor
REPORTS TO: Manager Sea Turtle & Aquatic Biology
SUPERVISES: All staff, volunteers and interns within the Sea Turtle and Aquatic Biology Department
EXEMPT OR NON-EXEMPT: Exempt
Able to work in adverse environmental conditions, lift and carry 50 lbs., proficient swimmer and have good physical stamina.
The Sea Turtle and Aquatic Biology Supervisor will support and oversee the goals and objectives as identified by the CMA management teams in accordance with federal policy. Daily healthcare for the CMA sea turtle population (resident and rehab), and nesting turtles as outlined by FWC regulations meeting requirements for holding both rehab and nesting permits without limitations (reference Marine Turtle Permit Rules 68E-1.004), CMA policies, and standard operating procedures will be overseen while the Supervisor develops, plans and projects with the Manager to enhance the staff knowledge and advance techniques. They will oversee all animal, employee and guest safety, as well as discipline and promotion recommendations to management. The Supervisor will work with the Manager on departmental projects, ensuring staff, volunteers and interns have the proper equipment and materials to perform jobs safely and effectively, keeping costs within budget and maintaining established quality standards.
The Supervisor is responsible for orienting and training all department employees. In line with the mission of CMA, this position will lead the team by example and work alongside the team to educate about the various programs, activities, and events that promote marine animal stewardship, increase community awareness and involvement in conservation based activities. Scope of work also includes all administrative tasks, educating internal and external customers, public speaking, PR, internal and external correspondence, rehab shift coverage and overnight observations, operation of vehicles and vessels, collection of data, and maintenance and storage of equipment . These job responsibilities will require the Sea Turtle and Aquatic Biology Supervisor to maintain flexible working hours, be amenable to shifting priorities and other changes, and be able to adjust accordingly.
- Ensure compliance with all FWC permits and regulations for all rescue, rehab, resident and nesting turtles while supervising these activities
- Provide the sea turtle collection (resident, rehab, nesting) proper care utilizing all tools available while coordinating with governing agencies, the veterinarian, and animal care teams
- Teach biologists routine medical procedures (i.e., blood draw, injections, wound care, tube feedings), water quality and life support, behavior modification techniques, basic knowledge of identification of species of aquatic animals including but not limited to fish, invertebrates, etc. through coaching and active participation
- Assist in advanced veterinary procedures and surgeries
- Conduct necropsies. This includes, but is not limited to, carcass recovery, documentation, gross examination, tissue collection and analysis, generating necropsy reports, and carcass disposal when necessary
- Assist Manager with the maintenance of medical logs both manual and electronic
- Assist Manager with maintenance in compliance with FWC regulations (water quality, etc.), quarterly and annual reporting and annual refresher training
- Provide staff and volunteers with materials necessary to complete tasks at hand (i.e. reading material, training videos, and safety equipment)
- Maintain SOPs throughout Sea Turtle and Aquatic Biology (i.e. quarantine, food preparation, etc.) and review and update as necessary
- Responsible for proper staffing through effective scheduling
- Assist in the coordination through modified scheduling of Sea Turtle Biologists during times of need (cold stun, red tide, nesting, etc.)
- Network with other facilities, organizations for best practices in the field, attending professional conferences and presentations
- Maintain all inventory and ordering for all equipment and supplies needed for sea turtle nesting
- Assist Manager with employee evaluations as established by CMA HR policies
- Responsible for promoting employee, volunteer and intern morale and motivation throughout the department
- Provide open communication between management and all team members in the department, giving updates about daily priorities and changes
- Oversee the volunteer and internship programs
- Follow safe polices and provide a safe working environment for animals, team members and guests
- Understand, enforce and update departmental and assigned facility SOP manuals, including MSDS documents
- Ensure there is complete employee compliance in safety programs including but not limited to: CPR certification, First Aid and dive safety
- Pass an annual swim test
- Strong communication skills with clear, friendly, and effective verbal and nonverbal communication
- Assist Sea Turtle and Aquatic Biology Manager with managing staff and volunteer conflict as needed
- Assist with grant writing as needed
- Build relationships with, and coordinate with, CMA departments to provide information for the communication outlets within CMA such as social media (e.g. Facebook, Periscope, and podcasts), in house newsletters, weekly e-mail updates, nightly end of day reporting, etc.
- Possess a strong business focus by contributing to the development and implementation of money generating programs involving aspects of marine animal care, education and conservation efforts
- Possess great time management skills with the ability to plan, organize and multi-task
- Have the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated, confident and disciplined with excellent work ethic
- Must have a minimum of "Exceeds Expectations" overall rating on the last evaluation to be considered for a promotion
- Perform other duties as workload necessitated
- A BS degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Zoology or related field
- Minimum 2 years' experience with sea turtle nesting/turtle rehabilitation
- Minimum of 6 years' paid experience within the Animal care field
- 24 months listed as an authorized personnel for Sea Turtle Nesting as outlined in the Marine Turtle Permit Rules 68E-1.004
- Must hold a valid Florida driver's license
- Current SCUBA and CPR certifications
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When is a summer camp, more than just a summer camp? What it's Kamp Kanakuk! Camp President Joe White joins Dr. Dobson to discuss how Kamp Kanakuk incorporates discipleship into the sports, activities, and other camp fun. Learn by tuning into this broadcast how they're discipling the next generation of Christian leaders.
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Joe White is the president of Kanakuk Kamps and founder of Kids Across America. He is the author of more than 20 books and speaks across the country for After Dar, Pure Excitement, NFL chapels and Focus on the Family radio. Dr. James Dobson says, "Joe White knows more about teenagers than anyone in North America." Joe and his wife, Debbie-Jo, have four children and 12 grandchildren. Everything Joe does is centered around developing dynamic Christian leaders.
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – From the Galvan Ballroom to Selena Quintanilla, and from the House of Rock to the Corpus Christi Chorale, a new podcast series by Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students has chronicled a selection of South Texas musical history. During a class taught by Dr. Jen Corrinne Brown, Joe B. Frantz Associate Professor of History, six Islander master's students created "South Texas Stories," a podcast series focused on preserving and sharing Corpus Christi's unique community history – one that is entrenched in musical influence and tradition.
"I'm really proud of these students and their efforts to promote local history," Brown said. "They know that studying history strengthens community identity and civic engagement, and they worked hard to share these histories with a wide audience."
HIST 5380: Topics in History: Oral History and Podcasting, which took place during Summer I, taught interviewing, archiving, and podcast creation skills. The process of completing a podcast was a long one, beginning first with an audio-recorded interview. Next, students would form the script and storyline for their first episode draft. Finally, after many edits and changes, the final 10-15 minute episode was ready to be published online.
The cataloging of local history is already a part of the job for Amanda Kowalski, Bell Library Information Specialist in the Special Collections & Archives, Master of Arts in History student, and creator of "South Texas Stories" episode six. In her episode titled "The House of Rock Community," Kowalski interviews Casey Lain, owner of the House of Rock. Kowalski and Lain discussed the founding and growth of what is now a staple in the Corpus Christi community, along with the influence it has had on local culture.
"Music is vital to a community, but these parts of the culture are often left out of official histories and should be documented," Kowalski said. "Corpus Christi is a culturally diverse city, but the musical beats that flow through it create a connection across cultures. This is still happening at venues like the House of Rock."
Nicholas Vela, Master of Arts in History student, took a more intimate approach when creating "South Texas Stories" episode 4, "All in the Musical Family." Through his interview with Jesse Valdez, his brother-in-law, Vela examined the intersection between music and family. Music, Vela believes, is a key cultural element.
"Music is a foundation of human culture and expression, but unlike art or architecture, music doesn't get the same recognition," Vela said. "To look at local music is to shift focus away from famous names to local, lesser-known musicians who, while they haven't made it big, have a passion to music and to community that still makes change, even if you don't see it.""South Texas Stories," which is composed of six episodes, is available for listening on Apple Podcasts and Google Play. It can also be found on the Mary and Jeff Bell Library website. Moving forward, Brown plans to continue offering classes on podcasting, with an undergraduate version of the course being held in fall 2020 and a graduate version available on demand.


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Google Ads in Shopping is a great way to bring your products as close to potential customers as possible. Because of their broader presence and powerful reports, they represent a huge potential for your business that would be a shame not to take advantage of. There are two types of these ads. We've prepared a brief overview of how each type of ad in Shopping looks like, and why we recommend one of them more than the other.
Classic Shopping ads alias Shopping campaigns
Shopping Ads are a type of partly automated advertising for your products, which are then displayed on Google Search. These ads display as an icon containing an image, product name, and cost. After clicking on it, the user gets to the page of your e-shop with the product.
These ads don't use keywords but product names. They are based on product data you upload to the Google Merchant Center. This must of course be linked to your Google Ads account.
The advantage of classic Shopping Ads is that they allow you to control manual settings, such as targeting. However, this is undoubtedly time-consuming. That is why more and more people are turning to Smart Shopping campaigns.
Smart Shopping Campaigns
Smart Shopping Campaigns work on a similar basis to classic ones. However, they have several advantages. They give you relief of tasks such as setting priorities or strategies. Creation and placement of ads is an automatic process based on data from previous conversions to maximize the others. The strategy will adjust based on the goal you set – maximum conversions.
Keep in mind that you need to have SSL certificate (https://) on your e-shops, websites to run Merchant Account and Shopping Ads.
Use of dynamic remarketing
In addition, this type of ads includes a dynamic remarketing option including products that have the most conversions. It is required to add a global site tag to your site and have a remarketing list with at least 100 active users. If you use Google Analytics, instead of a global site tag, you can use the tag settings there.
Get closer to potential customers in multiple locations
Unlike classic Shopping ads, Smart Shopping campaigns display across different networks – YouTube, Gmail, or the Google Content Network. So you get your products even closer to your potential customers!
Given that Google's smart shopping ads work on machine learning, they need time to collect enough data for optimization. Therefore, let them take some time to adapt to the environment.
If you're just getting started with Smart Shopping in Shopping, read in one of our older blogs about the best practice blogs to set up Smart Shopping Campaigns.
Automate product advertising via Smart Shopping ads
The transition to automation is nowadays essential and crucial. At the Google Marketing Live 2019 conference, it has been repeatedly emphasized that e-shops that will not automate their advertising as much as possible can quickly cease to exist within a few years. Up to 30% of online agencies are expected to disappear if they do not switch to automation and make their processes more effective.
By using Smart Ads in Shopping, you will automate at least one part of your processes, which really pays off for your business.


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House and Senate Focus on GSE Reform
Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee Maxine Waters (D-CA) and Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-ID) have identified housing finance reform as a key priority.
Chairman Crapo released an outline of his vision for housing finance reform on February 1. Senator Crapo has long been a strong voice in trying to advance the topic and came the closest when he, and then Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD), gained bipartisan support for the Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2014. While that bill did not make it out of the Senate, Crapo's latest bill used parts of his previous effort's framework for his most recent outline. Key elements of his plan include:
- Establishing an explicit government guarantee for securities by using GNMA
- Preserving what works well in the current system
- Promoting private market involvement including risk sharing
- Supporting multiple guarantors
- Encouraging housing in underserved and low-income communities through a new Market Access Fund
The outline provides little insight into the vision for multifamily as the only reference made is to privatize each Enterprises multifamily business. It is too early to tell what that means since it does not specifically address key elements that are important to the industry.
Additionally, last week the National Association of Realtors released a working paper, A Vision for Enduring Housing Finance Reform, that is their latest vision for housing finance reform. Their key elements of reform include:
- An explicit government guarantee at the security level
- Preservation of both GSEs but re-charter each to serve a housing mission, establish strong governance and form a publicly regulated utility structure that would manage returns and market expectations
- Does not support multiple guarantors
Much like Senator Crapo's outline, the NAR's proposal is silent regarding the multifamily industry, but it contains a number of key elements that can support the sector if included in the proposed reform. Specifically, it includes the explicit government guarantee of securities, preservation that maintains the existing business models and continued risk management framework that served the GSEs well during the financial downturn.
NAA/NMHC will monitor progress and any actions taken by Congress or the Administration that could impact housing finance.


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QU signs agreement with Universiti Utara Malaysia to strengthen cooperation
Qatar University (QU) hosted yesterday a MoU signing ceremony with Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), which will strengthen cooperation between the two academic institutions, improve understanding and seeks to establish mutual beneficial collaborations to benefit the students.
The signing was attended by a number of dignitaries from Malaysia including His Highness Tengku Sarafudin Badlishah Ibni Al Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin, Crown Prince of Kedah; Prof. Dato' Dr. Ahmad Bashawir bin Hj. Abdul Ghani, UUM Vice-Chancellor and The Honourable Dato' Seri Utama Haji Mukhriz Tun Mahathir, Chief Minister of Kedah.
QU President Dr. Hassan Al-Derham was on hand to sign the agreement and spoke on the occasion saying, "We are honored to host the Universiti Utara Malaysia and to sign this agreement between both universities. It is important for universities to work together to collaborate in terms of faculty and student exchange, as well as co-organizing symposiums and workshops. Our relationship with Malaysia is very strong, His Highness the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani visited Malaysia on a state visit two years ago, where he signed several MoUs with different institutions. It is essential for us to follow up with widening our collaboration with universities in Malaysia because Malaysia's development is a model for us both economically, socially but also specifically in education and higher education. Therefore we are honored to have this collaboration and we look forward to working together."
UUM Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dato' Dr. Ahmad Bashawir bin Hj. Abdul Ghani also spoke on the occasion and expressed his appreciation saying it was a great opportunity to visit the QU campus and meet the community. He spoke about UUM and its areas of focus, listing the universities most recent achievements, and expressed enthusiasm on behalf of UUM in establishing a formal educational collaboration with QU.


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The Incident
Some time between late February 2009 and mid-March 2009, three boxes were discovered in a recently vacated office. The office had been completely stripped of all furniture, supplies and equipment in preparation for another office code to move in. The empty office was unlocked and probably remained so until the movers arrived with the new office equipment. The boxes contained more than 240 employee records, with Social Security numbers, home addresses and other personal information dating back to the early 1980s. All personnel in the building were questioned, but no one claimed to have any knowledge of how the boxes appeared in the empty office.
This incident is a privacy official's worst nightmare: Old records containing high-risk PII in an unlocked office that no one could account for. Like most PII breaches, this one could have easily been prevented.
Additional privacy protection information can be found on the DON CIO Web site: www.doncio.navy.mil.
Lessons Learned
• Office moves are common and present unique challenges when moving paper and electronic records. The command privacy official should ensure that all personnel involved in an office move take extra precautions when packing, shipping and relocating records that contain PII.
• Develop a moving plan and ensure PII safeguard considerations are factored in.
• Human resources, law enforcement, medical, administrative, legal and financial offices are especially vulnerable to this type of PII compromise/loss due to the personal records that these offices maintain.
• All vacated offices should be locked.
• Remember that PII has a very long shelf life and can be used fraudulently even after a person is deceased. Commands should develop and implement a document destruction policy following guidelines issued in the DON Records Management Manual (SECNAV M-5210.1) available from the DON CIO Web site, www.doncio.navy.mil, under the Policy and Guidance tab.
• Most documents can be destroyed after five years.
Steve Muck is the DON CIO privacy team lead.
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Yeasted Rye Bread Recipe with Sponge Starter
This delicious yeasted rye bread recipe is made with a sponge starter.
This delicious yeasted rye bread recipe is made with a sponge starter. First, the sponge must be fermented for 4 hours, followed by 10-25 minutes of kneading the dough. Then, the dough will be fermented for 90 minutes, and shaped before baking.
- Large mixing bowl (stainless steel, glass, Pyrex, or ceramic)
- Wooden spoon or wire whisk
- Large wooden cutting board
- Standard bread loaf pan
- 2-quart dough-rising bucket, optional
Sponge Ingredients:
- 1 cup unbleached bread flour
- 1-1⁄4 cups rye flour, preferably stone-ground
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 cup unchlorinated water, cool
Bread Ingredients:
- 2 cups unbleached bread flour
- 1-1⁄4 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 tablespoon caraway seeds, soaked
- 1⁄4 cup milk or buttermilk
TIP: Start soaking caraway seeds in a small bowl of water when you start your sponge. Drain them thoroughly before adding to the bread dough. This way, the seeds won't draw moisture out of your bread dough.
Making the Sponge:
- In a large mixing bowl, stir all the sponge ingredients together with a wooden spoon or a wire whisk to make a smooth batter.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and ferment at room temperature for about 4 hours.
- The sponge will rise and then fall; don't worry, this is normal.
Mixing and Kneading the Dough:
- Add the bread ingredients to the sponge, stirring until the dough forms a ball. Knead the dough for a total of about 10 minutes, letting your-self and the dough rest for 10 to 15 minutes in the middle.
- The dough should be smooth and a little tacky, but not too sticky. (TIP: Rye dough should be kneaded less than wheat dough. If kneading in a mixer, knead at low speed so gluten strands don't break.)
Fermenting the Dough:
- Put the dough into your dough-rising bucket and put the lid on, or put it back in the mixing bowl and cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
- Let the dough ferment at room temperature until it doubles, about 90 minutes.
Shaping and Proofing the Dough:
- Form the dough into a loaf to fit the bread pan. Lightly grease the loaf pan, and place the shaped dough into the pan.
- Cover it loosely with plastic wrap, and let proof for 60 to 90 minutes; it should about double in volume, with the top of the loaf forming a dome shape, but not overflowing the sides of the pan.
Baking the Bread:
- Preheat your oven to 350 F. Bake the bread for 45 to 55 minutes; it should look evenly colored and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom of the loaf.
- Transfer the loaf to a cooling rack. Leave it in the pan for a few minutes before tipping it out onto the rack. Let the loaf cool for at least 90 minutes before slicing.
Excerpted with permission from Victoria Redhed Miller's book From No-Knead to Sourdough, published by New Society Publishers.
- Use spring water if possible; bottled is fine. Avoid chlorinated water and distilled water.
- Use organic, stone-ground flour for activating your starter.
- Rye flour is added on the first day because it ferments quickly and has more enzymes and minerals than wheat flour, helping to get a new culture off to a strong start.
- I recommend putting a lid on your starter container. The yeast and bacteria are already in there; there's no need to use cheesecloth or anything else as a revolving door. Trust me on this.
- The ingredient measurements aren't critical. It's easier, when doing this for the first time, to have the parameters defined, but don't worry about it being exact. The main thing is to keep all the flour in the mix well hydrated.
Real Food
Is there any food that evokes pleasant memories and warm feelings more than bread? It's the most basic of foods, yet many of us are intimidated by the prospect of making our own. "Artisan" bread, craft bakeries, and wood-fired pizza are gaining popularity; imagine creating these fabulous breads at home. Order from the GRIT Store or by calling 800-234-3368.


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In the words of Brigham Young, "True independence and freedom can only exist in doing what's right." Divya Jyoti Jagriti Sansthan (DJJS) supported this statement and celebrated Independence Day not just with fun and frolic but also laid down the importance of being responsible citizens of India through its holistic education program, Manthan. All 17 Manthan SVK (Sampoorna Vikas Kendra) centres commemorated this special day, however, Punjab and Bihar facilitated the celebration on a large scale.
The three major centres in Bihar where the celebration was done at a large scale were Padampur (Saharsa, Bihar), Parsauni (Barahi Saharsa, Bihar) and Bodh Gaya (Bakror, Gaya, Bihar). The Padampur, Parsauni and Bodh Gaya centres had 500, 350 and 250 beneficiaries respectively. The programs at these centres included flag hoisting, rallies, speeches, plays and dance performances.
On 15th August, 2016, all centres paid a tribute to the sacrifices of our freedom fighters and celebrated Independence Day with a series of events. The chief guests in the Punjab Manthan SVKs were Mr. Rakesh Kapoor (industrialist and a social activist), Mr. Balbir Gupta (Trustee Durga Mata Mandir Committee), Mr. Rajneesh Dhiman (General Secretary, BJP Ludhiana) and the preachers present were Sadhavi Ambalika Bharti, Sadhavi Ravneet Bharti, Sadhavi Om Prabha Bharti and Swami Prakashanand ji. There were 900 beneficiaries and 250 students involved in the event. The day kick started with a prayer, followed by lamp lighting and flag hoisting by the chief guests. The event was themed as "Jai Bharat" where a fantastic chorographical dance performance was made by the Manthan students of New Kichlu Nagar. The one act play "Shikhsha ka suraj hai nikala" highlighted the value of education in our country through remarkable staging and acting. Sadhavi Ambalika Bharti ji enlightened the audience by stating the difference between India and Bharat explaining the real name meaning of Independence. Parents were sensitized towards their children's education and special care. This event was successfully closed with a cultural song by the Manthanites. Having experienced such miraculous performances and awareness sessions, the audience really appreciated the talent and efforts of the students and promised to support the Manthan project in whatever way they can.


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...to promote and regulate the use of the...national parks...which purpose is to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.– Organic Act, National Park Service Mission Statement, 1916
The vast size of Montana relative to the small population provides unique challenges when it comes to Glacier's sustainability goals, particularly when it comes to recycling. In Montana, the availability of services for recyclable materials like glass and plastic is extremely limited. Here at Glacier, it takes a little extra effort to divert waste from the landfill, but the park is committed to the long-term and works to find creative solutions. We currently recycle everything that the local market accepts and are constantly seeking ways to expand our recycling program. We recycle mixed paper, cardboard, and aluminum. Extra care is taken in the park to recycle used batteries, CFL light bulbs, print cartridges, motor oil, computers/electronics, tires, scrap metal, and bear spray.
Yes, you can recycle bear spray by turning it into the park at the end of your trip. Bear spray canisters are collected from employees, volunteers, and visitors. You can drop off your expired bear spray at a visitor center or ranger station.
Another way to reduce waste is to carry a reusable water bottle. Sales of disposable plastic water bottles are limited in the park. Refill your water bottle at one of the park's fifteen water filling stations. Filling stations are found in each of our visitor centers, the Swiftcurrent picnic area, the Two Medicine comfort station, as well as at each of Xanterra's lodging options within the park. Bring your reusable water bottle, enjoy Glacier's refreshing water, and help us reduce, reuse, and recycle!
Recycling in the United States has long depended on exporting plastic to foreign countries, like China. China's National Sword policy restricting plastic imports due to contamination has impacted the recycling economy everywhere, in particular rural communities where recycling is especially expensive. You can read more about recycling local to the park here. For similar economic reasons, glass recycling has been discontinued locally, but the park is continuing to pursue different avenues of recycling.
Sustainable Facilities
We realize that the easiest way to move towards sustainability is to commit to it from the start. When creating new buildings, we recognize the environmental impact of each developmental stage, from energy usage to native landscaping. Apgar Visitor Center is a testament to that. When it was built in 2007, the Visitor Center gained LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Certification, an official recognition by the U.S. Green Building Council that attests to a building's environmental sustainability.
Glacier National Park Lodges, operated by Xanterra Parks and Resorts offers an "Opt-Out Initiative" for guests to reduce chemical and water usage by reducing their housekeeping services. Over 25% of lodging guests participated in this program in 2018.
Alternative Energy
At Glacier National Park, we are proud of the accomplishments we have made in limiting our consumption of nonrenewable resources, such as oil and coal, in favor of more renewable energy sources like hydroelectric, photovoltaic (solar), and wind power. Approximately eighty-five percent of our electricity already comes from hydroelectric power supplied to us, but we're going beyond that.
Improved transportation options help to reduce the carbon footprint of park visitors and employees. An electric charging station is available at Lake McDonald Lodge for drivers with electric vehicles to charge up while visiting the park. Glacier is seeking funding to install additional charging stations in the future.
In 2007, Glacier National Park implemented a free summer shuttle system designed to reduce road congestion and transport park visitors, volunteers, and employees to points of interest along the Going-to-the-Sun Road. In 2018, the shuttle system provided alternative transportation to 216,701 riders in less than three months.
Bus tours are a great way to reduce your carbon footprint while visiting the park.
Sun Tours offers interpretive tours, on 25 passenger window coaches, highlighting Blackfeet culture. Daily service from West Glacier, East Glacier, St. Mary, and Browning.
Xanterra also offers tours throughout the park using historical Red Buses. These buses are undergoing renovation to convert from dual fuel gasoline and propane engines to electric-hybrid engines, which will charge during deceleration.
Learn more about your bus tour options here.
Glacier's employee shuttle was instituted in part to reduce energy consumption and vehicle emissions by employees who commute to the park for work. For a nominal fee, employees who live in nearby communities can ride to and from work in a 12-passenger Sprinter bus. The employee shuttle provides around 950 rides annually, removing an average of 4 vehicles from the road every work day. Additionally, the park fleet has been upgraded over time to include more fuel efficient, hybrid, and biodiesel vehicles.
Especially in the spring and fall when Going-to-the-Sun Road is closed the motor vehicles, bicycling is an extremely popular way to get around the park. Two bike repair stations at Lake McDonald Lodge and Rising Sun are provided for bicyclists by Xanterra.
For park employees and volunteers, the Red Bike Program makes 27 red bikes available to use when commuting short distances within park boundaries. A mail bike is used to deliver mail in the summer season.
With climate change making dramatic impacts to mountain ecosystems, we must be adaptable to change to continue as a sustainable organization. Glacier National Park uses an Adaptive Resource Management (ARM) approach as a tool to understand and respond to our changing ecosystem. Through constant monitoring, we are better able to inform management decisions and plan for an uncertain future.
Current efforts to learn about our changing park include monitoring population trends of climate sensitive species and undertaking Going-to-the-Sun Road Corridor Management Study, which is analyzing visitor use and impacts along Going-to-the-Sun Road. We are also using a system-wide approach to battle invasive species and preserve habitat for our native species. Actions such as direct removal of invasive species like lake trout, controlling existing noxious weeds from spreading, and requiring boaters to obtain a park permit for their boats help to preserve habitat and native species from an uncertain future.
Through collaboration with National Park Service offices and other agencies, Glacier has joined other parks as a Climate Friendly Park, developed an Environmental Management System, and conducted Climate Change Scenario Planning workshops to sustainably prepare for the future.
Sustainability Plan
Glacier National Park's updated Sustainability Strategic Framework and Tracking Spreadsheet, released in early 2020, lays out sustainability goals and action items in five categories: Governance & Communication, Transportation, Waste, Energy, Water Conservation & Resources. This focuses on creating attainable and challenging goals to move the park forward with sustainability. The plan includes items such as:
Climate Change
Over the last 100 years, the planet's surface has warmed by about 1.5°F.
Reduce your Carbon Footprint
Many people fall in love with Glacier and then want to reduce their footprint.
Glacier Repeat Photography
The trend of retreat, apparent here at Glacier National Park, is also seen around the world.
Overview of the Park's Glaciers
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the park's glaciers.
Last updated: September 16, 2020


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Anniversary Of The 7 Seven Dips
Rob and I recently celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary.
To be quite honest, our anniversary kinda snuck up on me with all the travel and moving we've been doing.
I originally wanted to make Rob and a copper wind chime, since the 7th anniversary traditional gift is copper and he loves the sound of wind chimes, but I didn't have the time or the tools.
So I thought to myself "What does Rob like?"
The first thing that came to my mind was chips and dip.
Rob doesn't just like chips and dip, he loves them,
So this year I decided to make our Anniversary the Anniversary of the 7 dips.
We were planning to do a road trip on the day of our anniversary, so the night before I surprised Rob with a mini dip party for the two of us.
The theme of the night was love so I got a love banner, love napkins, and love cake topper.
For the dips I made 7 of Rob's favorite, one for each year of marriage.
As you can see, Rob left a trail of queso in the mango pineapple.
When we were first married, I would get completely grossed out whenever he would do this, but after 7 years it doesn't bother me- as much.
I served the 7 dips with tortilla chips and Ruffles.
After the dips we had a piece of fun-fetti cake
I also wrote him a love letter.
I write him one every year.
This year I wanted to make it a little more special, so I made a video of me reading it aloud.
What Rob did for me…
On our anniversary Rob and I decided to do a road trip from San Francisco to Salt Lake City, Utah.
Before I got in the car Rob gave me a bag containing 7 of my favorite Road trip snacks…
1. Doritos
2. Pistachio
3. Snap peas
4. Gummi bears
5. Granola
6. Redvines and
7. Trail mix
When we got to SLC we had a fun dinner with friends.
Then the next morning he surprised me with a breakfast picnic where we had omelets and pancakes in the cutest little park.
I forgot my phone at home so I didn't take any pictures,
But being phone free allowed me to be present in the moment with Rob.
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Dir: Jose Marie de Orbe. Spain. 2010. 85mins
Artfully made and beautifully structured, San Sebastian born director Jose Marie de Orbe's minimalist film has moments of elegance but is just too introspective and rarified to work outside his home country…or even probably his home region.
Intriguing and beautifully shot at times.
Though there is a screenplay credit, this is more in terms of a working structure of his cast/real-people. Shot over a period of three years, do Orbe's film is in essence a series if filmed conversations between Luis Pescador, the elderly caretaker of de Orbe's grand family home which has stood empty for years, and the village priest Mikel Goenaga.
Their understated discussions – and sometimes empty silences – and intercut with shots of the house itself as Pescador wanders around, doing odd bits of DIY here and there, and in one instance sleeping there overnight when he thinks youngsters are going to break in. In a nice sequence we see an owl inside the house rather than burglars.
But in truth while it is intriguing and beautifully shot at times, there is little to hold the attention beyond the fact that this is a well-meaning and very personal film that touches on history, memories (there are sequences of old home movie footage being projected onto walls) and family.
Production company/sales: Eddie Saeta SA, www.eddiesaeta.com
Producer: Luis Minarro
Screenplay: Jose Marie De Orbe, with collaboration of Daniel V Villamediana
Cinematography: Jimmy Gimferrer
Editor: Cristobel Fernandez
Main cast: Luis Pescador, Mikel Goenaga