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Windhoek — THE late Namibian rugby icon Jan Ellis could best be described as having been born on the wrong side of history, considering the lukewarm if not total disregard of his exploits and astute heroics on the rugby field by his country, especially following independence.
Like a dozen others, Ellis had fallen victim to the past deeds committed by his ancestors, and therefore has never been accorded the recognition he so dearly deserves in independent Namibia. Statistics don't lie and history will reveal that Jan Ellis is by a mile the most revered athlete to have come out of our beloved land during the apartheid regime when Namibia was known as South West Africa.
The strongly built ginger-haired boy from the Cattle Country (Gobabis) was a legend, but more fittingly, a world-class and fearless loose forward who represented the Springboks in 38 tests. Worshipped by many - including those from across the colour line - Namibian history will be totally incomplete without the name of Jan Ellis engraved on the golden pages of our archives. In today's edition, New Era Sports pays tribute to a true son of the soil Jan Ellis, who finally lost his battle against cancer at the advanced age of 71.
The late Jan Ellis will be best remembered as the most successful athlete of all time in the annals of Namibian sports history as he goes toe to toe with athletics wunderkind, Frank Fredericks. The one-time joint record holder for the number of Springbok caps succumbed to cancer at a hospice in Pretoria last Friday after suffering from the disease for some time. He also celebrated his 71st birthday last month.
The adorable Ellis was duped 'Omburu ya Pako' (Gobabis farmer) or the 'Red Devil' a reference to his reddish-ginger hair. He enjoyed an illustrious playing career with the 'Biltongboere' as the South West Africa Rugby XV was affectionately known among their ardent followers back in the day. He was doubtlessly an all-time Springbok great and can be described as one of the most outstanding loose forwards of his era. Ellis is up to this modern day one of only three rugby players from South West Africa to have earned Springbok colours. The other two are the departed pair of Lefty Fourie (3) and Sias Swarts (1).
His never-say-die attitude, characterized by his uncompromising style on the rugby field convinced municipal authorities in his hometown Gobabis to rename the town's rugby stadium after him.
The likeable beanpole hooker played in 38 tests for the Springboks, between his debut in 1965 and his final test in 1976. Many rugby pundits believe had Jan Ellis played in the professional era, his 12-season career would have resulted in a century of test appearances.
Born in Brakpan, South Africa in 1942, Ellis moved to South West Africa (Namibia) as a toddler with his parents.
He was a product of Wennie Du Plessis High School in Gobabis, and this is where he cut his teeth with the oval ball. Barely out of his shorts, the rugby crazy Ellis would feature for the school's rugby team in the morning - only to resurface with the town's senior team in the afternoon. It was not long before he was lured to the city of lights where he joined forces with United Rugby Club in 1965.
He eventually crossed the floor to seek refuge with cross-town rivals Wanderers after one season with the Olympia outfit and went on to captain the White Stallions with a considerable measure of unsurpassed success for several seasons.
As a raw-boned youngster, he won selection for South West Africa and subsequently earned a place at Springbok trials, having played at lock against the visiting British and Irish Lions in Windhoek in 1964. He earned his first cap with the Springbok tour of Australia and New Zealand in 1965, making his test debut in the first of four tests against New Zealand in Wellington at the fairly young age of 22. He never lost his place in the starting line-up until his 34th birthday.
"He was an obsessive trainer whose phenomenal pace and high level of fitness, combined with an unorthodox training schedule, largely contributed to his seven test tries, including a massive 32 in the 74 appearances he made in all Springbok matches," according to childhood friend Daantjie Louw. He became the proud owner of the Jan Ellis Sports Shop, which was holed up in the Old Mutual Arcade in Windhoek after local business moguls, under the stewardship of Schalk Burger, set up a fund to assist him to kick-start the business.
He played more than 50 matches for the Biltongboere and also captained both the national team and Wanderers during an illustrious rugby career between 1965 and 1976. Ellis made his final appearance for the Springboks in a 16-7 win over the 1976 All Blacks in Durban, equalling Frik du Preez's record of 38 Springbok test appearances. He bade farewell to his beloved adopted country in 1976 when he relocated to South Africa, where he was to wind up his playing days with Transvaal in the highly competitive South African Provincial Currie Cup Competition.
Ellis wrapped up his rugby career as Transvaal captain before settling in the small town of Rayton, near Cullinan, Bronkhorstspruit where he ran a petrol service station, while he also tried his hand as a salesman in the vehicles industry. "Jan Ellis was one of the greatest Springbok loose forwards of any era. Although he was one hell of a gentleman who could not even harm a fly, Jan was one of those unbelievably tough Springbok forwards and to tell you the truth his name was always first on the Springbok team sheet. He actually picked himself, a culmination of his ultra fitness level," according to Corrie Mensah.
"He was a fixture in the Springbok team for more than a decade and will be fondly remembered by the older generation," said Oregan Hoskins. While the likes of Percy Montgomery, Chris Badenhorst, Henning van Aswegen, Andre Stoop and Gerhard Mans hoisted the Namibian flag in topflight rugby - Jan Ellis was definitely in a class of his own and ranks amongst that rare breed of immortal athletes of all time. "Jan Ellis was a kind-hearted human being who never allowed fame to go to his head. He was always humble and a very reserved person. I can vividly remember the day when he sponsored me with full goalkeeping gear, including a brand new pair of boots while I was a student at Augustineum High School," former South West Africa Bantu Football XI shot stopper, Japhet "Bump Jive" Hellao, recalls fondly.
However, tragedy struck when the former Namibian golden boy was shot in an armed robbery in Pretoria in December 2000, and since then his health had been deteriorating. Both the Namibian and South African rugby unions have expressed their deep sadness at the passing of Jan Ellis. New Era Sports salutes this son of Omaheke (the Sandveld). May his soul rest in eternal peace.


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Several roadways will have restricted parking starting July 2. The following vehicular and pedestrian traffic restrictions will be in place for Cambridge and Boston's July 4th celebration. Roadways will remain closed (unless noted otherwise) until the Dept of Conservation and Recreation has an opportunity to clean them. There will be no fireworks viewing allowed from Longfellow Bridge due to ongoing construction.
Each summer, Cambridge parks come alive with music, dance, storytellers, theatrical performances, puppetry, movies and more! Cambridge Arts Council Presents Summer in the City 2015 featuring free outdoor performances for children and families July 7 - Sept. 6, 2015.
Watch a family movie on a big Theater Size Screen, enjoy music, performances and other entertainment on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m., July 8 - Aug. 12, as part of the Screen on the Green Family Nights in the Park series.
The Cambridge community is invited to make suggestions and recommend projects for CPA funding in FY16 for Housing, Open Space and Historic Preservation. The project suggestion form will remain open until Aug. 25, 2015.
Did you know that for much of the year you can find a farmers market operating every day of the week in Cambridge? The City supports and works with farmers markets to promote and improve access to fresh, healthy, locally grown food.
The biannual telephone survey was conducted over a two week period in September 2014 by Opinion Dynamics Corporation, a national public opinion research firm, based in Waltham MA. Link to overview.
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The following vehicular and pedestrian traffic restrictions will be in place for Cambridge and Boston's July 4th celebration.
To ensure the safety of all visitors to the Esplanade, a number of rules will be strictly enforced for the rehearsal concert on July 3 and the concert and fireworks show on July 4.
The Department of Human Services Program's Recreation Division is hosting free events at several parks Saturday, July 4, at 9:30 a.m., for youth ages 4–12. Locations include Donnelly Field in East Cambridge, Glacken Field in West Cambridge, and Hoyt Field in Riverside Community. Activities include annual races, doll carriage and bike parades.
City offices will be closed Friday, July 3 for Independence Day holiday. All Cambridge libraries and the Senior Centers will be closed July 3-4. Curbside trash & recycling pick up will remain on its regular schedule.
Nomination papers for City Council and School Committee are available at the Cambridge Election Commission office, 51 Inman St.
Earlier this month, Cambridge Public School District received the 2015 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools District Sustainability Award in Washington, D.C., presented by U.S. Secretary of State Arne Duncan and Managing Director of the White House Council on Environmental Quality Christy Goldfuss.
The Housing Division of the city's Community Development Department will be holding a Rental and Homeownership Information Session Thursday, July 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at City Hall Annex, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 344 Broadway, Cambridge.
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Wives 'Battling Bare' for service members, veterans with PTSD
Ashley Wise was lonely, frustrated, hurt and angry.
A friend's husband had committed suicide. She and her husband knew other soldiers who were struggling. And her family had been ordered to have no contact with her with her husband for 72 hours, due to pending domestic assault charges. She felt her words had been twisted when she reached out for help.
She posted a photo of her bare back, emblazoned with a pledge to help her husband — and Battling BARE, Inc. was born. The effort aims to raise awareness of service members and veterans who need help with post traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.
Read a letter from Ashley Wise about her inspiration here.
Read in the Business Insider about how her photo started a movement here.
Read more about her story and the issue of service members and veterans with PTSD in the Huffington Post.


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The Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries Spoilers: Something Will Go Terribly Wrong With Tyler and Caroline
Color us devastated. We're firmly on the Forwood bus, and even Zach Roerig (Matt) admitted to us that Tyler (Michael Trevino) and Caroline (Candice Accola) are pretty much meant to be.
This is why Zap2It's news that Vampire Diaries' executive producer Julie Plec plans to have all the sweetness turn sour is so distressing — though not entirely unexpected. (Come on, name one pair of lovebirds who hasn't broken up at least once on this show!)
Plec promises that Tyler and Caroline will be cute and couple-y for a bit. "We'll get to live in that for a little while," Plec says. "And then of course, as often happens in our relationships, something will go terribly wrong. They'll struggle this season."
Eek. We hope she means struggle with stuff such as "You want to go to Arizona State, and I'm a Vassar girl," and not "My werewolf boyfriend bit me and now I'm going to die."
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Analysis | Pitan Daslani
Shortly after the quick count tabulations confirmed Joko Widodo as the winner in Thursday's gubernatorial election, Prabowo Subianto, chairman of the Great Indonesia Movement Party concluded that ethnic and religious slurs — commonly known as SARA — are no longer effective in the increasingly educated and well-informed society of Indonesia.
Prabowo believes that if SARA issues had worked on Jakarta voters, they would have voted against Joko (Jokowi) and Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) because the latter is a Christian with an ethnic Chinese background.
The campaign periods were fraught with intimidation and instances of the Fauzi Bowo camp reportedly persuading people not to vote for Jokowi due to Ahok's background, and the fact that Jokowi is not a resident of the capital city.
There were reports that sermons, remarks, pamphlets, and banners urging voters to shun the Jokowi-Ahok ticket were rampant, but Jakarta voters refused to buy into such arguments.
Even at polling stations in the areas that were once perceived as the strongest bases for Fauzi Bowo and Nachrowi Ramli, many voters opted for Jokowi and Ahok. This indicates that even Betawi natives, who traditionally should have supported their ethnic compatriots, can no longer be expected to follow the primordial dictates of political parties.
The biggest irony in this election is that the largest portion of Jakarta's population no longer trusts political parties.
The ruling Democrat Party set up a coalition with other major parties in order to boost Fauzi' chances in the election. Jokowi and Ahok were supported by Great Indonesia Movement Party and Indonesian Democracy Party of Struggle.
The bigger coalition believed that voters would automatically follow, but they were wrong. Voters seemed to only care about the cleanliness of a public figure's track record.
Apart from Jokowi's charisma and humility, to which many voters were able to associate themselves, most Jakarta residents voted for this pair because they wanted to get rid of the incumbent whose leadership has failed.
One outstanding characteristic of the metropolitan population is that it wants things changed for the better, day by day, and the local government must be able to deliver.
That is where Fauzi apparently failed.
Some people opted for Jokowi and Ahok simply because they were not willing to give Fauzi another five-year mandate. They were not willing to see the problems of Jakarta continue to get worse. The list of problems includes traffic jams, floods, pollution and degradation of environment, poverty, rising unemployment and crime rates, and unrest arising from social-economic woes.
Because of these very issues, the euphoria over Jokowi's victory might be short-lived. Most of those problems gripping the capital city are the result of bad policies of the central government, and disagreements between Jakarta's administration and the governments of neighboring cities. That being the case, no human being sitting in the chair of the Jakarta governor can solve the problems by relying solely on his own efforts.
Jakarta residents' loyalty to Jokowi could turn into criticism if Jokowi and Ahok cannot deliver fast enough to match society's impatience for change. That is why Jokowi and Ahok refused to celebrate their victory. They need to find a way to turn their many promises into reality.


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John Carroll University, founded in 1886 as Saint Ignatius College, is located in University Heights, Ohio, in suburban Cleveland. The University was renamed in 1923 to honor America's first Catholic Bishop, John Carroll of Maryland, and is one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. Its Jesuit Catholic mission inspires individuals to excel in learning, leadership, and service in the region and the world. John Carroll University is recognized nationally for an exceptional four-year graduation rate, teaching excellence, and a commitment to living a faith that strives towards a just society.
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For many people who have never worn glasses to read the first indication of needing reading glasses occurs when it becomes more difficult to see the print on receipts, magazines, newspapers, books, road maps, restaurant menus or text messages on your cell phone. You find yourself squinting and holding those receipts, books, magazines, menus, newspapers etc. farther and farther away. You may have also bought a small magnifying glass to use. Fortunately you can adjust font size on certain electronic devices like ipads, kindles, nook, and other popular e-readers to make reading easier. But the time will eventually arrive when you will make the decision to buy a pair of reading glasses. If you are over 40 years, the onset of presbyopia, which is the normal age-related loss of near focusing ability, may be the cause for needing reading. Just accept that the time has arrived for an eye exam and then a visit to Eyeglasses.com to choose frames such as Revue Retro reading glasses at prices below what you would normally pay at a retail optical store.
In an attempt to perhaps save money and / or the time to go to the eye doctor for a thorough eye exam, many folks often purchase their first pair of reading eyewear at a drug store or department store from one of those ubiquitous counter carrousels holding eye. Over-the-counter eye are basically a simple single-strength magnifying lenses in a generic glasses frame. What makes over-the-counter reading glasses so convenient is you do not need a prescription, which is fine if both your eyes don't have radically different vision levels. Glasses frames at this point may not be an important consideration, however, you will find a limited choice of over-the-counter reading frames, unlike the wide range of frame options you have at Eyeglasses.com. In order to choose the correct strength reading glasses, you need to know your reading power. Some folks just try on various over-the-counter reading eyewear till they find a pair that seems to do the job. However, there are sites online where you down load and print out a pdf of a Diopter chart to help you determine what reading eyeglasses strength to buy. These types of eyewear may work in the short run. But major downside to this type of generic eyewear is it assumes both eyes need the same magnifying strength and there are no other vision issues or optical defects like astigmatism. Unfortunately, wearing such mismatched ready-made reading eyeglasses can result in nausea, headaches and other symptoms of eyestrain. It is time to go to the optometrist or ophthalmologist and get a thorough eye exam. A pair of reading eyeglasses purchased with a prescription ensures that the wearer has the correct prescription for both eyes accounting for additional optical corrections. Once you know the "power" of the reading glasses lenses or have an actual prescription plus your Pupillary Distance (PD), you can easily order reading glasses at Eyeglasses.com where you can choose a frame that best suits your face and preferences. Usage and your own preference usually determines whether you need full frame or half frame reading eyewear. Eyeglasses.com offers both types.
Some suggest that full-framed reading glasses should be worn by people who spend most of their day looking at objects or written material within about 12"-16" from their eyes. This type of reading glasses allows the wearer to clearly see close up items. If the person looks at something in the distance, however, it will appear blurry. Progressive lenses alleviate this issue. Ask your eye doctor if progressive lenses would be better for your reading glasses. The second basic reading glass silhouette is the half frame, sometimes referred to as "Ben Franklin" frames. These reading glasses sit lower on the nose than regular glasses, allowing the wearer to look over the top of the half frames to see objects in the distance. Two stylish examples of inverted half rim reading glasses are the Sophia Loren M173 and the Flexon 624, while Revue reading glasses are available in both half and full rims. To see our selection of half eye eyeglasses, go to our advanced search page, and select Style: Half Eye.
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At Eyeglasses.com designer, and folding reading glasses are the most popular types. Eyeglasses.com reading eyewear is available in metal, titanium, and plastic frames. Some of the reading eyeglass frames will accommodate progressive or bifocal lenses, but you need to read the description of the specific eyewear product. You can also check with us by calling 1-888-896-3885 M-F 9am-5pm EST.


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January 22nd - April 3rd 2016
The Arizona Fine Art Expo provides you, the audience, with the unique opportunity of the one-on-one art experience.
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A Collaboration of Creativity From Nationally Renowned & Emerging Artists in 115 Artist's Studios. Experience art from across the nation and around the world, all under 44,000 square ft of giant white tent! See art as it should be experienced, with the artists in their studios.
The Art Destination of AZ
The Arizona Fine Art Expo was designed with you, the viewer, in mind. It is the Mission of the Arizona Fine Art EXPO to enhance the art culture in the local community. We wanted to provide a forum for artists who want to exhibit and sell their art, while working in an art studio environment, and open the doors for art buyers and enthusiasts. We want to give you direct connection with artists, their creative process and the vast exhibited selection of art mediums and genres.


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Concert Choir, Chorale, Choral Union
The Department of Fine Arts offers two choral organizations for student participation, the Concert Choir and the Chorale for one hour course credit. In addition, both choirs are open to any GWU student, regardless of major, and they combine to form the Choral Union.
The Concert Choir (MUSC 170) is the official touring music organization of the University. It performs several times each semester on campus or travels to area/regional churches and high schools during the semester and Spring Break. The choir is selected by audition in April of the previous school year and as positions are available during orientation weekend in mid-August. Rehearsing four times per week, students perform challenging choral music from all historical periods. In addition, students of the Concert Choir tour abroad every four years. The choir has performed in Carnegie Hall, toured Europe, the Holy Land, Egypt, and Costa Rica. Enrollment is by audition only. Contact the conductor of the Concert Choir, Dr. Paul J. Etter, for more information.
The Chorale (MUSC 175) is a non-audition choir that performs a wide variety of musical styles on campus twice a semester. Rehearsing twice per week it also participates in Choral Union. Contact the Conductor of the Chorale, Dr. Paul J. Etter, for more information.
In the fall is the annual GWU Choral Clinic. An invited, nationally recognized choral conductor leads the clinic. Nearly 200 North and South Carolina high school students are invited to participate. This event culminates in a concert featuring the mass choir and GWU's Concert Choir.
Each spring, the combined GWU choirs join with a regional orchestra to present great choral masterpieces (eg. Haydn's Creation, Handel's Messiah, Brahms Requiem and Rutter's Magnificat) in the annual Choral Union Concert.


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YIELD: Makes 6 servings
Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. While pasta cooks, whisk together vinegar and garlic in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil until dressing thickens. Set aside. Drain pasta and rinse briefly under cold water. Drain completely. Place pasta in a large bowl; add beans, tomatoes, corn, green onions, chives, and cilantro. Toss gently. Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss again, gently but thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours. Peel and slice avocado and toss with lemon juice; use as garnish. Serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving: 346 calories, 13.5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 48.5 g carbohydrates, 11.5 g protein, 10 g fiber
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Greenwing Macaw : (Ara-chloroptera) Scientific name
Healthy weight : adults weigh between 2.5-3.5 lbs.
Average length : from tip of the tail to top of the head about 3 ft.
Wingspan : 3 and a half to four feet in length.
(This is a large parrot with large cage and play area requirements)
The proper name is Greenwinged Macaw but almost nobody uses it anymore. This macaw has become much more popular both with breeders and pet owners. People keeping them are finding out about their very sweet gentle nature. The beak, which appears all white when they are babies, and a combination of white upper and black lower as adults, can be very intimidating. Indeed the Greenwing Macaw has a very strong beak capable of opening the hardest nuts, even Macadamia nuts!
The name green-wing doesn't really fit this predominantly red macaw but that is what we're stuck with. The name comes from a large patch of green feathers on the middle of each wing. The green on the wing and the red feather tracts on the face are a couple of physical characteristics that help differentiate this macaw from the Scarlet Macaw. These two species are often confused one with the other as they can look very similar. There are many other differences which are quite noticeable once you become more familiar with the two species. I have seen published books where the Greenwinged Macaw is misrepresented as a Scarlet. This is undoubtedly due to the relatively new presence of this species in the pet market. Scarlet Macaws have been in the pet trade and the public eye for much longer. Another less noticeable difference is the red color of the two species. The Greenwing Macaw is a crimson red, whereas the Scarlet Macaw is a more orange red color. The eyes are dark when they're babies and pale silver/yellow as adults. The Greenwing Macaw was also imported into the U.S. in different sizes. Most breeders refer to the largest ones as jumbo or giant Greenwings.
This is a large bird and requires a large living space. As with most macaws, simply putting them in a rod iron cage with some toys is not going to be enough stimulation. Be creative! Maybe before you buy, plan an outside habitat and create lots of climbing opportunities. Remember that both lateral and vertical movement is important. Make space for a cage and a play area. Greenwing Macaws are "the gentle giants" of the macaw world and very steady when handled properly. Because Baby greenwings eat a ton, and the weaning time can be 4 to 6 months, They are more than worth the extra money they cost. See baby parrot availablility | Greenwing | Check here for babies: parrots for sale


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Reading through the book 'The Midland Hotel, Morecambe's White Hope', I was intrigued by a selection of signatures from the 1950s Visitors Book. Some of the personalities I had heard or seen on radio and television, some of the names were vaguely familiar and there were some I knew nothing about. Intrigued, I took a closer look at some of The Midland's famous footfall and was amazed to find international leading lights of their time in music, film, comedy, dance and politics.
Eric Morecambe
Bring Me Sunshine in a Painting!
Morecambe is renowned for many things including two icons, The Midland hotel and the beloved Eric Morecambe, synonymous with the song that crosses the generation gap – 'Bring Me Sunshine'.
Artist, Neil Eckersley, successfully combines both of these in his painting of that name. When Simon Berry, Chairman and Managing Director of English Lakes saw Neil's painting, he was quick to purchase the original which now takes pride of place on his office wall.
"Bring Me Sunshine" with daughter of Eric Morecambe
This story is written by Maria Walker, Reservations Manager at English Lakes.
Whilst taking a booking from Mrs. Stuart I established that the purpose of her stay was to officially open the RSPB – "Eric Morecambe Hide" at Leighton Moss nature reserve. I was intrigued… who is Mrs. Stuart? Surly the RSPB would not ask any Tom, Dick or Harry to officially open something? Not wanting to sound nosey or cheeky I tentatively asked was she affiliated with the RSPB or Eric Morecambe. It was then I found out that Mrs. Gail Stuart was Eric Morecambe's Daughter. Continue reading


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Rock wallaby gets safe haven in Australia
CANBERRA, Australia - CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - The threatened black-footed rock wallaby now has 1.4 million acres (580,000 hectares) to call home under a conservation plan announced Tuesday by the Australian government.
Only 100 of the small, kangaroo-like animals, also known as warru, are believed to remain in the wild, Environment Minister Peter Garrett said.
Garrett said the newly declared conservation haven across the states of South Australia and Western Australia would also provide work for Aboriginals.
"Today's declaration means 580,000 hectares of this country will be managed by its traditional owners for conservation," Garrett said in a statement. "The ranges in the north provide a safe haven for one of the few remaining colonies of black-footed rock wallaby."
There are 15 species and eight subspecies of the rock wallaby, marsupials that live only in Australia. The subspecies warru, which this area seeks to protect, is categorized as vulnerable on Australia's list of endangered animals. The low numbers of warru are largely attributed to predators like foxes.
"Rangers are working ... in a Warru Recovery Team to secure the future of this culturally significant mammal," Garrett said.
The Kalka-Pipalyatjara Indigenous Protected Area will be managed by indigenous rangers.
Garrett said the country's 38 Indigenous Protected Areas protect Australia's biodiversity while offering training and employment for Aboriginal people.
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Versys vs NC700x
Had the opportunity to use these two bikes back to back today; the Versys felt much more muscular, had a better saddle, never approached redline even while hammering, RPM 5K at 80, very impressive. The Honda was smoother, but I hit the rev limiter leaving the parking lot, and I don't usually have any problems short shifting. The braking was actually a little better than the VS, despite having one disc up front, but the seat needs help, tended to push me up on the tank and felt thin in the padding department. The NT has a plastic tank, can't use a magnetic bag, but probably don't need one with the massive storage area. I thought there would be a more pronounced difference with the NT carrying its fuel under the saddle, but both bikes felt the same despite both carrying full loads of petrol. Even though I'm a huge fan of Honda fit and finish,(owned and loved a NH 750 and a 919), the Versys felt more like a real motorcycle, yMMV. I could see either bike tackling dirt roads with a set of 705, though the plastic skid plate on the NC was a little less substantial as well.
I came close to buying a Versys while waiting for an NC. I could only partially put one foot down, the seat was awkward sometimes pinching my privates, and I had read quite a few complaints about the stock tires in the rain. All of these things are fixable but I didn't feel like buying the bike and shelling out hundreds of dollars to experiment with fixing things that I felt were problems. The Versys does have quite a bit more horsepower and I believe both the front and rear suspension are adjustable for preload and rebound. Love the black and yellow color scheme of the 2012's.
Edit: On my way out the door but just wanted to add that I can't blame anybody for buying the Versys over the NC if they feel they like it better. It is a good bike.
Myself and a chum were at the local dealer this week, they had two of the new Hondas-- both manual trans. Got to straddle the thing, and feel it up. I did not drive it, it was on the showroom floor and had not been totally prepped yet.
They also have a Versys on the floor for the quick comparison, at least as far as what you can measure about both bikes without riding them.
I was pretty jacked to get to see the new Honda, and a bunch disapointed after sitting on it and seeing it. It's a bit of a toy. Odd they did not do dual front brakes like most of the others in it's class. Like the other guy said, I would lean towards the Versys vs. the new Honda, and or measure the Versys and a Wee as well.
The Versys is like a mixed breed dog- at first you yell at it, and tell it to get out of your yard.... then as it sits and stares back you say, "Ok, cmon, and pet it on the head. It's so ugly it kind of grows on you.
But I am tired of standing in line for parts at the Kawi dealer. (KLR in the barn).
So, I dunno.
I never have been a fan of the Versys' looks, or was I ever exactly sure of it's purpose, but that changed today... Seems much beefier than the Honda, or even it's siblings the ER6 and the Ninja 650. Still don't like that cyclops looking front, but I won't be the one looking at it when I'm crouched behind it up on The Pig Trail
i wouldnt like having to remove my tail bags every damn time I want to fuel up...(what a stupid design...)
I liked the idea of the bike, and reading about it I thought I would like it, but I don't. I think the bike will serve a purpose for someone, but not me. Add at least 20 hp, bump the redline up to around 9 or 10, and change the fuel filler.
Anyone seen the new colour for the Versys big brother? 'Candy Burnt Orange & Ebony'. Due out around October.
I think that most people can or will figure out a way to install either a top box, luggage rack, or saddlebags that don't require using the rear seat. Before I started seeing this complaint about the fuel filler I never thought about how dumb I am to have to remove a tank bag to use the fuel filler.
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I agree with the complaint about the fuel filler on the Honda. Why they didn't put it on the side like BMW did I can't imagine - BUT, don't forget teh Honda has a rather spacious cargo area that could take some, or perhaps all, of what would get tied on the back seat of other bikes. And it's locked up and out of the weather... Also there are at least three vendors already offering hard luggage for the Honda (Honda, Givi, Hepco Becker) and witht he reasonable price of the Honda it should be quite easy to add some panniers and a top box. If you STILL need to tie something to the back seat, use some quick disconnect rok straps and moving it out of the way is no more difficult than moving a tank bag on other bikes.
Good thread
Demo'd and loved the NC700X
Demod and wasn't overly impressed with the F800GS (good bike but no, not for me)
Yet to try the Versys..but I will do before writing a cheque.
I've always been partial to "different" bikes, the 919, various Triumphs, etc, but never gave the Versys a serious look, only took a test ride because it just happened to be there with the NC... I ride a heavily modded DR650 that I dearly love, but I'm sorely tempted to add another bike to replace the 9er.
I've had my Versys since May, tried out the V-strom, and sat on a few others before buying. Look at the NC while at the dealer on Friday (Kawi, Honda, HD), didn't sit on it, just look it over. It didn't move me one way or another, until I saw that fuel fill. What a PITA that would be, even if you had no bags on it, it would still be a pain to have to remove the seat, what if you don't get the seat fitted back on perfectly, then what?
Yes, the Versys has some issues, I was ok with the factory tires until two recent events. The company I work for, our back lot is dirt, riding back to fire up the semi early one morning, I went to turn around and almost dumped the bike because the tires got zero bite. Then a few days later, I was caught in a massive rain storm on the way across town, at first I was on the highway, until the rear tried to pass me when it couldn't get bite. Quickly hit the side streets, where the problem was just as bad on every start up or downshift to stop. Swapped the stockers for Avon Distanzias today, the only other gripe I have with the Versys, need some upgraded brake pads, those are coming. As for parts, aftermarket support on the web is excellent, at the dealer, yeah right, good luck finding much of anything.

This is a buddys bike. It has followed me home. Right now it is living in my garrage.
I was wanting to ride the nc700x before deciding on what to do.
This girl is fully outfitted with stuff the NC won't have avalable for years.
Oh what to do. And I have put about 1k miles on her.
ummm, to raise the rear seat on the NC you just turn the key ccw and it unlatches, then just lift ti up. It's hinged, closes with a nice click. Nothing difficult about it.
Also luggage is already available from Givi, Hepco Becker, and Honda/
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Please note that since I wrote this post, the issue has been resolved. Woo Hoo!
I'm thrilled to report that the National Speakers Association has abandoned the name Platform, which leaves the wonderful Michael Hyatt able to continue his fabulous work to build their platforms. See Shep's video annoucement.
Here's the old post:
At its annual conference in San Diego this week, the National Speakers Association -- which has been advancing the speaking profession since 1973 -- announced that it was changing its name to "Platform."
Wait a minute!
As I sat in the audience at this year's NSA conference -- which was really fabulous, by the way -- this name change completely confused me.
More accurately, I felt very sorry for Michael Hyatt, the wildly acclaimed blogger, speaker and New York Times bestselling author of the fabulous book, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World. which, incidentally, is a must read for any speaker or author.
I sympathized with Michael -- former CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers -- because for years, he has contributed his brilliance, mined his creativity and allocated his hard-earned resources to invigorate and popularize the word, "Platform."
For those of you not in the know about platforms, having one is imperative these days if you have a book, product, or talk. Learn about it from Michael Hyatt. (I also recommend that you read Seth Godin's brilliant book, Tribes.)
As you may have guessed by now, I am a BIG fan of Michael Hyatt, which is why I'm posting off topic today.
Not only do I follow Michael's blog and posts on his Facebook page, but I also often consult and implement his ideas from Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World. I've even traveled across country to attend one of Michael's conferences, and I plan to fly to another one later this year.
Now you can understand why I"m so appalled and dismayed by the National Speakers Association's name change to "Platform."
How can the NSA do this to Michael Hyatt, who is, in effect, The Platform Man?
- To begin with, Michael has a big platform of very engaged, loyal followers like me. Those of us in his tribe avidly read his thoughts on Facebook; follow him on Twitter;, check out his emails; and travel to attend events where he's keynoting.
- And consider this: Michael's platform -- at least on Facebook (41,770) and Twitter (224,000) -- is far bigger than that of the National Speakers Association, which has only 16,824 fans in its private Facebook group and only 11,600 followers on Twitter.
- Meanwhile, Michael Hyatt also runs his fabulous Platform University, of which I'm a member.
- Furthermore, he hosts the acclaimed Platform Conference.
- Michael also offers services to help speakers, authors and people like you and me build our platforms. By the way, stay tuned for my new, classier look, which soon will be unveiled on my website and blog, thanks to Michael's Get Noticed theme.
So why the heck is the reputable National Speakers Association -- which prides itself on authenticity, originality and even ingenuity -- stomping on the toes of Michael Hyatt, who, as a sought-after speaker, is essentially one of their own?
Frankly, I'm disappointed and surprised by this questionable move by the National Speakers Association.
Indeed, this ill-advised name change puts me in an extremely awkward position.
I'm not yet a full-fledged member of NSA, but I'm a member of the amazing NSA Academy so I can develop skills to become a better speaker, which, in turn, will help me build my platform.
Plus, I greatly respect the many talented, remarkable NSA speakers, some of whom are bestselling authors with remarkable platforms of their own.
Furthermore, I've been eagerly looking forward to getting my NSA speaker certification.
Meanwhile, I certainly appreciate the NSA conventions, which, as I witnessed this week and in previous years, are classy, professional events.
But none of this changes the fact that NSA taking the name "Platform" is NOT a classy move.
More to the point, this name-change is completely lacking in integrity, a trait that many NSA members seek to possess. (See Kathleen Ann Thompson's clever blog post about this.)
Not only that, but the NSA name change violates the organization's own code of ethics, as Stu McLaren observes.
In short, my loyalty lies with Michael Hyatt, who expressed his astonishment in a Facebook post.
By the way, I even urge you to see the helpful infographic (to your left) that Michael created to help people like us build our platforms.
Frankly, I'm barffled. Didn't the NSA name- rebranding committee -- whose members were praised in the video below -- do their homework or due diligence, as platform builder and blogger Daniel Decker asks?
Didn't at least one member of this illustrious name-change committee do a Google search on the word "Platform" before stomping on Michael Hyatt's brand and look?
Dian't at least one committee member hear of Michael Hyatt?
It's super easy to discover, as Mike Kim so eloquently blogs,.that Michael Hyatt "owns" the word, "Platform."
Go ahead. Do a Google search now for the words, "Platform and Michael Hyatt."
As of today, you'll get a whopping 157,000 hits!
Isn't t the NSA name change, in fact, brand theft, as Andy Traub suggests?
As you can tell, a number of us in Michael's tribe are up in arms.
Sure, the concept of a platform has been dicussed for years in publishing and speaking circles and books that predate Michael's have addressed this subject -- but of all people today, Michael Hyatt is the go-to guru about the value of building your platform.
In fact, Hay House, publisher of my most recent book, Beyond Sugar Shock, even recommends that ALL of its authors or wanna-be authors read Michael Hyatt's book, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World.Likewise, my next publisher, Balboa Press, which has a partnership with Hay House, greatly respects Michael.
Of course, despite my background as an objective journalist, I make no claims to this being a measured post such as those by Ryan Avery or Stu McLaren.
What it comes down to is this: How can a speakers' organization, which touts the value of crediblity and not stealing others' material, in effect, create a name and logo that are uncannily similiar to one used for years by Michael Hyatt -- whether they did so knowingly or not?
Now, I urge you: Put yourself in Michael Hyatt's place. How would you feel if one day some organization took the name you've been spending years to brand?
I'd certainly be concerned if an organization with similiar goals to mine changed its name to Sugar Shock or Beyond Sugar Shock.
Therefore, as a Michael Hyatt fan, I urge the leadership of the National Speakers Association to:
- Issue a formal apology to Michael Hyatt.
- Totally abandon the name "Platform" as its new name.
- Do due diligence and extensive research to ensure that it won't again pick a brand that is already taken by another person or organization.
- Make this entire name-change process more public and enlist feedback from ALL members of NSA and the Academy.
Please weigh in with your ideas. I'd love to hear what you think, but first, watch the video below where the name change (theft?) to Platform is announced at the recent National Speakers Association conference.
Join the conversation. So do you think the NSA name change is right or not? Speak up now. Also please share your comments with NSA leadership.


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BEAUMONT, Texas – This weekend's Southland Conference series against Central Arkansas is arguably the biggest series for the Lamar Lady Cardinals since softball returned to Lamar last season.
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The actress,who is married to producer Bhushan Kumar,was last seen in 2004 multi-starrer film 'Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo'.
"When I was acting,I did not have any directorial plans in my mind then. But I did not enjoy acting as much as directing. Creatively it is more satisfying for me now because as an actor everything is in the hands of the director and you do not have much say in it," Divya told PTI in an interview.
"Through direction I am completely in-charge of everything. It gave me a lot of high as it has allowed me to channelise all my talent. I am very satisfied right now," she added.
The actress said her youth-centric film needed her to cast fresh faces as she could not find any suitable talent in Bollywood which could do justice to the demands of the script.
"When I started the casting two-three years back,there were no fresh faces in the Bollywood like it is now. So I did not approach any actors in the industry as it would not have made sense because the script demanded 20-year-old actors," she said.
"Normally the casting looks so fake in Bollywood that even the audience feel surprised to see that. But with the appropriate casting the movie looks refreshing. It took a lot
of time to find them. I conducted workshops to make them look seasoned enough for the screen," she added.
'Yaariyan' is set to hit theatres in January.
Even though she is the wife of T-Series managing director,it was not easy for her to come this far as she had to prove her production and directorial skills to her husband.
"Although Bhushan is my husband I had to prove myself to him and assure him that I can handle this responsibility. He was not confident initially. But then I started producing a lot of music videos which later went on to become a hit. That's when my husband became confident that I would be able to deliver," she said.
Divya feels it is not easy for a woman to make it big as a director in the male-dominated profession.
"Direction is not easy because I was handling the direction,the production on the set,which is a man's job. Usually male directors have to use foul language to get the job done. But I never came down to that level as being a women I wanted to keep my respectability intact," she said.
"I think aspiring female directors feel conscious about coming down to that level. But if you are strong you can definitely achieve it without doing all that. If my movie becomes a hit,they might get motivated by my journey," she added.
As a director,the actress wants to show versatility in her movies and experiment with different genres. Divya is also open to acting if it excites her.
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Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board staff and clients have had a relatively seamless transition into the new 54,000 square foot May Street building.
Although the building opened and staff moved into the new facility in February, Thunder Bay DSSAB celebrated the grand opening of its new $13.4 million home Wednesday afternoon.
Formerly housed in three separate locations throughout the city, DSSAB now offers Ontario Works, Children's Services and Social Housing all under one roof.
"It's helped staff because now that we're all in one location instead of three there's the ability to discuss matters regarding clients and tenants more collaboratively and it just makes thing much easier not having to travel across town for meetings and that kind of thing," said acting CAO Bill Bradica.
The staff also enjoys some added perks of the building such as natural lighting, added Bradica.
Clients have also seen the benefits of having a one-stop shop instead of travelling to various locations throughout the city.
"There's one reception desk and they're able to apply for services for Ontario Works, children's services and housing at one location," noted Bradica.
TBDSSAB chairman Bob Katajamaki said they did a survey of where their clients were concentrated and a Fort William location made the most sense.
"It's easier and the bus service is right here at City Hall. It makes it a lot easier for everybody," he said.
"People aren't having to drive all over the city," Katajamaki added.
Bradica said the move back in February went smoothly and the transition only saw minor issues that were solved quickly.
"We were able to serve clients immediately and things have actually gone probably better than we expected in many ways," he said.
TBDSSAB has about 250 people walk in daily to access services and has satellite offices in Geraldton, Longlac, Manitouwadge, Marathon, Schreiber and Nipigon.
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I am a tenured professor of philosophy for the History of Philosophy, Aesthetics, and Philosophy of Culture Department at the University de Barcelona (UB), where I am also Director of the Open Network for Macrophilosophical and Postdisciplinary Researches (OPEN-Phi) and of the International Research Group History, Culture and State (Grup Internacional de Recerca 'Cultura, Història i Estat' - GIRCHE), as well as consultant for the Degree in Humanities at the Open University of Catalonia (UOC). Three segments of my doctorate research, six academic segments and ten trienniums have already been recognized by the National Quality Assurance and Accreditation Agency of Spain (ANECA).
As a Senior Researcher I have participated in several competitive projects since 1987 with financial support of Spanish Ministries, mainly as member of the Research Group Crisis de la razón práctica (Crisis of Practical Reason) and of the Political Philosophy Seminar, both at the University of Barcelona (UB).
During 2012 and 2013 I lectured as a Visiting Professor at Brazil at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) and taught postgraduate courses at University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Federal University of Goiás (UFG) and Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) with a grant awarded by the Foundation for Research Support of the State of Minas Gerais (FAPEMIQ). Also, from 1988 to 1990 I conducted researches at the Hegel Archive (University of Ruhr, Bochum).
Since 2010 I have conducted three postdoctorate tutorships of Brazilian tenured professors José Luiz Borges Horta (UFMG), Saulo Pinto Coelho (UFG) and Renato Cesar Cardoso (UFMG), and seven PHD projects, two of them in association with University of Venetia and Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), respectively.
Some of my awards include: Premio Extraordinario de Licenciatura - Extraordinary Degree Prize (UB), Tercer Premio Final Carrera - Third Prize for Overall Studies (MEC) and the Prat de la Riba Prize (IEC).
After many specialized analytical works in the field of modern philosophy, I have become increasingly interested in macrophilosophy, that is, the study of long-term processes in philosophical, epistemological, sociological, and political fields. Currently I am investigating the nature and evolution of rationality, especially from the beginnings of Modernity to the present. Other current interests are the investigation of social and political mechanisms which made possible modernity and postmodernity processes, in a comparative analysis with the mechanisms that inhibit these dynamics. This macrophilosophical research that I am achieving requires an interdisciplinary approach which, while it may looks somehow ?always unfinished?, fascinates me due its potential significance for the deep renewal challenge that Philosophy needs to address as soon as possible.
My work can be known through my academic webpage http://www.ub.edu/histofilosofia/gmayos and blog: http://goncalmayossolsona.blogspot.com.es/
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Knowledge Politics and Intercultural Dynamics: Actions, Innovations,
Chair and discussant: Gonçal Mayos (Professor of Philosophy, Universitat
de Barcelona). Coordinator: Antar Martínez (FJIDI)
CIDOB, Elisabets, 12, 08001 Barcelona. 16 December. 9 h.
This panel addresses
the difficulties and limitations that currently mark both knowledge
and the possibilities for intercultural dynamics. It will also investigate
the alternatives and new potentials that can be built through common
effort. What new and old servitudes should be emphasised? Why is
the knowledge society threatening to fall into ignorance? What alternatives
and proposals can we imagine? How can we specify a global theoretical
framework that can place these limitations and potential alternatives
in order to overcome the current confusion? Let us assume this pressing
challenge of political and cultural empowerment.
- "Ramon Valls (1928-2011): el 'nosaltres' agonista" de G. Mayos a Revista d'Història de la Filosofia Catalana, Núm. 7/8, 2014. Print ISSN 2014-1572 / Online ISSN 2014-1564, p. 83-106.
to De Sade o la subversión de/en la Ilustración
G. Mayos in Daímon. Revista
de Filosofía, Murcia, Universidad de Murcia, Nº
7, 1993, pp. 89-102.
to "Imatge emotiva i irracional de la humanitat en el cinema.
Una aplicació pedagògica"
G. Mayos en Observar.
Revista electrónica de ODAS (Observatorio sobre la
Didáctica de las Artes), Núm. 1/2007, pp. 119-132.
to "Déu,
Modernitat i postmodernitat"
G. Mayos en Anuari de la Càtedra
Ramon Llull, nª 8 (2002), pp. 283-299.Professor Mayos analyses, avoiding clichés, the discourse about God in some modern thinkers, and explores the conditions of possibility of a word about God in post-modern times. At the end of the article, he looks into the features of the new form of religiousness (Vattimo) that appears in what has been called post-modern era.
Berlin: pluralisme i expressivisme" by G. Mayos in Caràcters,
núm. 51, abril 2010, p. 19.
Gellner i la 'història filosòfica' by Gonçal
Mayos in L'Espill, València: Publicacions Universitat
de València/Edicions 3i4, 2a època, núm. 33,
hivern 2009, pp. 152-164.
de civilitzacions? Huntington i els neocons,
Gonçal Mayos in Marges de la Filosofia, Barcelona:
La Busca Edicions, 2008, pp. 195-209.
testament de Huntington"
Gonçal Mayos
in El periódico, secció: Opinió, 30-12-2008, p. 8.


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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line pie dish with crust; crimp edges. Fully bake pie crust according to recipe or box instructions.
Place plums in a large bowl; add 1 1/2 cups sugar and lemon juice. Scrape in seeds from half of vanilla bean; toss to coat. Divide plum mixture between two 13x9x2" glass baking dishes, arranging plums cut side down and overlapping slightly. Roast until juices are bubbling and slightly thickened and plums are tender but not falling apart, 40-60 minutes (cooking time will depend on ripeness of plums). Let cool slightly.
Using a slotted spatula, transfer plums to a rimmed baking sheet. Cover loosely with plastic wrap; chill. Pour juices in baking dishes into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer until thickened and reduced to a scant 1/2 cup, 4-5 minutes; set glaze aside.
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Romantic places in Toledo
Toledo is a city that is in at the moment. It has become one of the main destinations thanks to a TV programme of the Spanish channel Antena 3 called Toledo. This series introduced the city to millions of people, introducing them to its three past cultures, Christian, Jewish and Muslim.
This city, Toledo, has branded on its stone the greatness of its past, that now you will be able to enjoy with your partner, walking around its streets hand in hand.
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List Ranking Committee
Successful list ranking candidates were;
- Nick Albrecht
- Diane Gribben
- Kit Parkinson
- Toni Millar
- Roger Burrill
- Cam Calder
Aaron Bhatnagar missed out by two votes, never mind, try again next year.
List Ranking Committee
Successful list ranking candidates were;
Aaron Bhatnagar missed out by two votes, never mind, try again next year.
It was a good result all around. Bell was clearly a better performer on the day. His presentation plus powerpoint was MUCH better, but his written material was not as good as the preprinted professional cards of Burrill. Burrill is a nice guy, and I feel sorry for him, but my vote was pretty well confirmed the moment Bell spoke after him.
For the other positions (policy and Deputy roles), they were all uncontested, apart from the list ranking committee you mention above. Batnager was only a first time contender and hasn't been a member for long enough, so he did very well to only just miss out, as the people who bet him were all either members for 20 years + or electorate chairs. Better luck next time. Millar spoke poorly but got a sizeable's womens vote – Ian McDougall of Port Waikato missing out was the real surprise since he has been a real stalwart.
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UTSA screens award-winning documentary on language education Nov. 19
(Nov. 15, 2010)--As part of International Education Week, the UTSA Department of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies in the College of Education and Human Development and the UTSA East Asia Institute will host a free screening of the 60-minute, award-winning documentary "Speaking in Tongues" at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 19 in Main Building Room 0.206 on the UTSA Main Campus.
Before the screening, there will be an information fair at 6 p.m. featuring San Antonio groups that offer community-based, language-learning programs in many languages. Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion on language education led by Wayne Wright, UTSA associate professor of bicultural-bilingual studies, and featuring Mimi Yu, associate director of the UTSA East Asia Institute, and Maryellen Garcia, UTSA professor of Spanish. The panel moderator will be Peter Sayer, UTSA assistant professor of bicultural-bilingual studies.
"San Antonio is a multilingual and multicultural city with dozens of ethnic, community-based organizations that offer heritage language programs for young students in an effort to preserve their languages," said Wright, who is author of the book "Foundations for Teaching English Language Learners."
According to Wright, "Speaking in Tongues" depicts America's linguistic richness as one of its greatest strengths at a time when employers are searching for workers with multilingual skills and the federal government's security sector is pouring millions of dollars into teaching strategic languages."
The documentary follows four diverse students and their families as they encounter the challenges and delights of becoming fluent in two languages. The film focuses on language education, which has been a controversial issue for parents, educators and politicians for decades. In 2009, the documentary received the Audience Award Best Documentary Feature at the San Francisco International Film Festival.
The UTSA Department of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies offers a range of degree programs and is a leader in preparing researchers, educators and community leaders. It is home to an undergraduate program in Mexican-American Studies and graduate programs in bilingual education, bicultural studies and teaching English as a second language. The department's nationally recognized doctoral degree program in culture, literacy and language prepares researchers in the areas of Mexican-American and Latin cultures, bilingual literacy and education, and applied linguistics.
The UTSA East Asia Institute promotes appreciation and understanding of East Asian societies and cultures on campus and in the community through research, outreach, networking, education, student-faculty exchange, and business development and cooperation. The institute organizes seminars, workshops, lectures, conferences, film festivals and visual arts exhibitions as well as hosting performing art groups from China, Japan, Korea and other Asian nations. The institute encourages faculty research collaborations within UTSA and with participating East Asian university researchers.


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Day wins NIH early-stage investigator awardJeremy Day, Ph.D., assistant professor of neurobiology, is one of six recipients of inaugural awards given to early-stage investigators for highly innovative studies in epigenetics.New research, insights included in latest edition of 'Mucosal Immunology'Microbiology Professor Jiri Mestecky, M.D., Ph.D., has completed the fourth edition of the only comprehensive reference covering the basic science and clinical manifestations of mucosal immunology.Champion bodybuilder is anesthesiologist by day
Assistant Professor Susan Smith's hard work paid off when she won a national body-building title in November and earned the right to compete as a professional.Doctor wastes no time in publishing 2 books
Kirk Withrow, M.D., assistant professor and otolaryngology surgeon, keeps his creative juices flowing by writing books and making cigar-box guitars.Seven faculty awarded emeritus status
Seven longtime faculty were awarded emeritus status: Mary Flowers Braswell, Joseph Burns, Richard Gargiulo, John Gould, Raymond Mohl, Michael Morrisey and Sergio Stagno.Ridge on Mars named for UAB scientist who helped explore the Red Planet
Wdowiak Ridge, a rock-strewn hill about 500 feet long and 40 feet high, was named for the late Thomas Wdowiak, Ph.D., an astrophysicist who helped uncover firm evidence that water once existed on Mars.Bland named Distinguished Faculty LecturerKirby Bland, M.D., Fay Fletcher Kerner Professor and chair of the Department of Surgery and surgeon-in-chief of the UAB Health System Hospitals and Clinics, was named the 2014 Distinguished Faculty Lecturer, the highest honor bestowed by the UAB Academic Health Center.Sisiopiku named a fellow among transportation engineers
Associate Professor Virginia Sisiopiku, Ph.D., who has more than 20 years experience in traffic operations and safety, simulation modeling and Intelligent Transportation Systems, is the first woman in Alabama to hold this professional distinction.Kahn promoted to senior vice presidentShirley Salloway Kahn, Ph.D., has been promoted to senior vice president for Development, Alumni and External Relations. The title change reflects the importance of this role in the university's operations and future growth, and it acknowledges Kahn's contributions to UAB's successes.UAB mitochondria expert invited to NIH strategic workshopKeshav Singh, a UAB expert in mitochondria and cancer, is one of 12 extramural researchers invited to a Mitochondrial Information Transfer workshop at NIH.
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