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Physical Therapy
Physical Therapists (P.T.) seek to prevent injury and functional limitations, to maintain and promote fitness, health and quality of life. They are trained to work with many different kinds of patients, from people with disabilities, to those recovering from accidents, to world class athletes. Physical therapists help improve patients' strength and mobility, relieve pain, educate on the importance of fitness and conditioning and help people to avoid and recover from injuries at work or play. Physical Therapy involves the evaluation of muscular strength and endurance, muscle tone and reflexes, function of the heart and lungs and performance of activities required for daily living. Physical therapy techniques include, among others, therapeutic exercise, therapeutic massage, joint mobilization and range of motion exercises and utilize ultrasound, hydrotherapy, cryotherapy, electrotherapy and laser therapy. Physical therapists work in a variety of settings including hospitals, private clinics, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, pediatric centers and colleges and universities. Programs are generally two to three years in length and most require an undergraduate degree with heavy coursework in the sciences in addition to a strong liberal arts background. The majority of programs now offer a Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.). The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required by some schools.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapists (O.T.) work with people experiencing health problems such as stroke, spinal cord injuries, cancer, congenital conditions, developmental problems and mental illness. Occupational therapy helps people regain, develop and build skills that are essential for independent functioning, health and well-being. Occupational therapy services include, but are not limited to, the assessment, treatment and education of individuals, interventions directed toward daily living skills, work readiness or performance, or play skills or leisure capacities; providing for the development of neuromuscular functioning and range of motion; and emotional, cognitive or psychosocial components of performance. Occupational Therapists work in such settings as hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation facilities, extended care facilities and patients' homes. Programs are generally two years in length and typically require the completion of an undergraduate degree. Many programs are now offering a Doctor of Occupational Therapy (D.O.T.). The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required by some schools.
Minimum Required Courses
- Biology
BIO 123 Biology I
BIO 222 Cell and Molecular Biology
BIO 363-364 Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Chemistry
CHM 111-112 General Chemistry
- Physics
PHY 101-102 General Physics
- Psychology
PSY 101 - PT and OT
PSY 206 Child Psychology - PT
PSY 209 Abnormal Psychology - OT
- Mathematics
MTH 210 Elementary Statistics
- Sociology or Anthropology - OT
1 semester introductory course
Special Considerations
- Additional Courses
- BIO 403 Cadaver Prosection
- COM 100 Oral Communication
- Exercise Physiology
- Documented shadowing and/or work experience in PT/OT clinic **Required**
- Community Service
Admissions Test
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) (some schools) -- GRE Home Page
- Apply to programs directly
- Check individual programs for application requirements
- What schools look for:
- the interview
- grades
- PT/OT shadowing/volunteer work
- recommendations
- community service
- interpersonal communications skills
Useful links
- American Physical Therapy Association
- American Occupational Therapy Association
- Kaplan Test Preparation Programs
Select Physical Therapy Programs
- Ohio University School of Physical Therapy
- University of Toledo Department of Physical Therapy
- Ohio State University Physical Therapy Program
- Chatham College Physical Therapy Program
- University of Cincinnati Department of Physical Therapy
Select Occupational Therapy Programs
- University of Toledo Department of Occupational Therapy
- Cleveland State University Occupational Therapy Program
- Ohio State University Department of Occupational Therapy
- Xavier University Occupational Therapy Program
- Chatham College Occupational Therapy Program


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Aug 16, 2011 9:05 AM
It can be tricky to buy a beloved gal pal lingerie when she's a blushing bride. You want to give her something she'll like, but also something she'll be able to take out of the bag at a bridal shower. Enter the lifesaving and thoughtful Cosabella Mood Swings Gift Set ($110). Four colorful, quality Italian-made thongs each nestle in their own box for when she's feeling Naughty, Nice, Sugar or Spice. It's so much easier to get excited about panties in a cute box than it is a crotchless fishnet bodystocking when Grandma's around.
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Counter Terrorism Degree
Following the attacks of 9/11, counter terrorism has been a major point of emphasis for the federal government which aims to defend US citizens from the growing threat of terrorism from around the world. Individuals who pursue a counter terrorism degree can find many opportunities to contribute to this important mission.
Unlike some law enforcement-related disciplines, the goal of sifting through the myriad of online, print and other media to transmit information relating to terrorism is so great that not just federal agencies are involved. In fact, as many news outlets have reported, there is a growing number of civilian firms that are involved in data mining and other activities. Careers include but are not limited to those in the CIA, FBI, Homeland Security, the military, the NSA and various state agencies interfacing with those agencies.
Counter Terrorism Training and Courses
There are several goals in a counter terrorism degree program. First, graduates should be able to understand terrorist organizations in detail along with their motives, threats, tactics, etc. Second, they should be able to conduct basic counter terrorism and counter intelligence operations. Third, they should be able to plan and execute programs for intelligence gathering. Fourth, they should be able to analyze the collected data and turn it into pertinent information — be able to to collate and separate data that supports possible threats from so-called "noise." Finally, they should be able to conduct contingency planning around terror threats.
Along with that, counter terrorism students studying in the discipline learn the principles of managing a team from a leadership standpoint, including applying general principles of counterterrorism, intelligence and assessments.
To strengthen their understanding, many students looking to obtain a bachelor's degree in counterterrorism will specialize in an area of the world. Fleshing out the counterterrorism-specific coursework will be cultural studies and language training to enable them to better understand their target audiences. These specialists are most desirable for agencies where their areas are current global hotspots.
Examples of courses in a counter terrorism degree curriculum include:
- Global Politics
- Terrorism and Society
- Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorism
- Advanced Counterterrorism
- Advanced Domestic Terrorism
- Cults and Charismatic Leaders
- Cyberterrorism, Cyberwarfare, Cybercrime
- Strategic Intelligence
- Extremist Organizations
- Advanced Intelligence Collection
Profiles of Counter Terrorism Degree Programs
Henley-Putnam University offers a Master's of Science in Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies that helps students develop key skills in counter-terrorism tactics and threat management. Core courses required to earn the degree include Advanced Surveillance and Counterterrorism, WMD Terrorism, and Advanced Strategies/Crisis Preparedness. Students also choose two options from fourteen available concentrations to personalize their degrees with an area of specialization. All Henley-Putnam University students are eligible to take part in an optional mentoring program that pairs students with faculty and outside professionals for advice and guidance as well as networking. Henley-Putnam University specializes in protection, intelligence, and counterterrorism education and its faculty bring real world experience to the classroom for the benefit of students. The school is recognized as being military friendly and through its partnerships the school offers several scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students.
American Military University offers an Associate of Arts in Counter Terrorism Studies program that can be completed entirely online. Throughout the curriculum students learn about counter terrorism tactics, skills, and knowledge at all levels of government and emergency response, as well as the organizations and causes of terrorism. Through real-world case studies students develop their ability to think strategically and implement effective strategies for counter-terrorism responses. Students who already hold a graduate or undergraduate degree may be interested in American Military University's Undergraduate and Graduate Certificates in Terrorism Studies, which are also offered in an online format. Enrollment in the school's counter-terrorism programs is open to students of all educational backgrounds, including active military personnel and working adults. Although classes are held online, students have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities such as the Golden Key Honor Society and Alpha Phi Sigma.
Monterey Institute of International Studies awards a Master of Arts in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies to students who complete its comprehensive graduate program in nonproliferation. The highlight of this program is its interdisciplinary approach to study, which combines the study of policy analysis, security, history, and technology among other subject areas to prepare professionals for careers in counter-terrorism. The intensive 60 credit hour curriculum includes foundational and nonproliferation and terrorism studies specific courses, as well as a required 12 credit hours in language and intercultural studies. Monterey Institute of International Studies is a graduate school of Middlebury College, and was the first school in the world to offer a graduate degree in WMD curtailment and terrorism response. The school is also home to the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies and the Monterey Terrorism Research and Education Program, which are globally recognized counter-terrorism research centers that provide students with opportunities to access internships and assistantships at firms and government entities across the globe.
Counter Terrorism Degree Requirements
Pay is strongly linked to the government pay scale, as most work is provided by either the federal, or in some cases state governments. Recent labor statistics from the BLS show that median salaries for federal law enforcement were nearly $90,000 and about $75,000 for those working for the various state governments. Keep in mind that most federal agencies require at least a bachelor's degree and many state agencies require at least 60 credit hours, though some are also moving towards a bachelor's degree minimum.
Counter Terrorism Degrees, Programs and Online Criminal Justice Schools
What Jobs Can You Get With a Counter Terrorism Degree?
Some possible job titles for counter terrorism graduates include:
- Border Patrol Agent
- CIA Analyst
- CIA Officer
- Counterterrorism Enforcement Agent
- Criminal Investigator
- FBI Agent
- Import Specialist
- Intelligence Analyst
- Intelligence Research Specialist
- Mission Support Assistant
- NSA Agent
- Transportation Security Officer
- Transportation Security Screener
See our criminal justice job board for current job openings in your state.
1. Federal Bureau of Investigation: http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/investigate/terrorism/terrorism_jttfs
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Aug. 23, 2012
Tucson, Ariz.- The Arizona women's soccer team dropped its opening home match on Thursday, in a 1-0 loss to the Brigham Young Cougars at Murphey Field at Mulcahy Stadium.
BYU (2-0) jumped out to an early lead in the third minute of the match on Jaiden Thornock's goal, which proved to be the game winner.
For the Wildcats, juniors Jazmin Ponce and Ana-Maria Montoya both registered five total shots throughout the game. In her first starting appearance on home turf, Wildcat goalkeeper, Gabby Kaufman, recorded four overall saves with two in the first half and two in the second half. She was one of seven Wildcats to play the full 90 minutes, including Ponce, Mykaylin Rosenquist, Jessica Culver, Kirstyn Magyar, Shannon Heinzler, and Sheridan Cohen.
"We went away from how we want to play," head coach Lisa Oyen said. "We need to stay disciplined as a group. The team understands what they need to do and what to do to be successful."
The Wildcats (0-2) came out wearing warm-up jerseys with the number 13 and an orange ribbon in their hair in honor of teammate Lexe Selman, a leukemia patient, scheduled to arrive on Arizona campus in 2013.
Arizona is on the road on Sunday, Aug. 26, against Northern Arizona University at Max Spilsbury Field at Lumberjack Stadium. Game time is scheduled to begin at 12:00 p.m.


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We ain't ashamed to admit it, y'all: we lurve us some well-done twangin' country music. Hot off the heels of Kerosene and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Miranda Lambert's new album, Revolution ($10) is a boot-stompin', sing along-good album written by some of the best in the business. Our favorite song is the hit radio single "White Liar," with its' bluegrass-inflected lyrics about a cheating scoundrel who just can't seem to keep his stories straight - but it turns out his main squeeze can't, either.
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We have a real love for Sony gadgets here at Outblush, with the Sony VAIO FJ Series notebook computers ($1, 130 and up) being the latest. The FJ Series proves laptops don't have to be the same old boring chrome, offering up a variety of colorful looks to turn eyes at your local wireless hotspot. The 14.1" display gives you a great view while at the same time using less power than a standard LCD and this laptop has onboard Intel Centrino Mobile technology along with a fast Serial ATA hard drive for storing your documents and family photos. Did we also mention there's a built-in digital camera and microphone?
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Use Precision When Quoting
The Treaty Of Tripoli
Nick Bruels
From: "Nick Bruels"
To: "Positive Atheism"
Subject: Hi!
Date: Thursday, March 19, 1998 5:55 PM
Your Treaty with Tripoli quote is quite nearly being misrepresented by attributing it to President Adams. He never "said" that, nor did he "write" them. Your attribution makes it sound as though he did, and leaves you open to nitpicky charges of misquoting or out-of-context quoting.
A more exact way to show it would be "[T]he government of the...", Treaty with Tripoli, 1797, unanimously ratified by the US Senate, and signed into law by John Adams -- or something like that.
Just something to consider.
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Are you ready!? To join us in an Easter Egg Hunt & Picnic!?
Thanks to our super sweet friends at Oh Goodie Designs..
..it won't take long at all to whip up a darling Easter Egg Hunt & Picnic in your own back yard..
..whether you have a bunny on the hop or not..we love the bright colors, little details, furry friend, sweet styles, and hello.. those cupcakes! Take a peek at the full spread.. get ideas, take notes, you really can do it yourself, we promise!
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Extra-Long Locks
"There is something so sexy about having long blonde hair," Conrad told Us in 2008. "It's so feminine."
Glossy Curls and a Black Silk Bow
Maybe Conrad was inspired by Blair Waldorf when she sported this girlie black silk bow to a party at the D&G Flagship store in 2008.
Half-Up With Braids
Conrad used two French braids to pull her hair back at the 2009 Hollywood Style Awards.
Polished Ponytail
Conrad rocked a high ponytail with loose curls at last summer's wrap party for her show The Hills.
Boho-Chic Braids
LC should trademark this style: cascading blonde waves accentuated by two skinny braids.
Bronde" Waves
"It was just time to go for it," the reality star's hair pro, Kristin Ess told UsMagazine.com, of the darker brownish-blonde hair color LC debuted earlier this year.
Textured Updo
Conrad accessorized this loose updo with a slim sparkly headband while on a promotional tour for her books in NYC last year.
Side-Swept Chingon
When Conrad wants a sophisticated look that's not too "done" she goes for a loose updo like this side bun she wore to the Vh1 Save the Music Foundation in November 2010.
Sculpted Waves
The star hit up last year's Teen Vogue Young Hollywood party sporting this glam '40s inspired hairstyle that she paired with winged eyeliner and berry lips.
Bangs and a Sleek Ponytail
Conrad didn't keep her bangs for very long, but they looked cute when paired with this perfect ponytail.


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With the Two & a Half Men show officially in hiatus due to Charlie Sheen's personal issues, his co-star Jon
Cryer is out of work. In a scripted bit for the Ellen DeGeneres show, Jon let's out a big sigh and exclaims "this is a trainwerck".
Charlie Sheen is everywhere and I really mean everywhere. You can't turn on a TV or search the web without bumping into Sheen's media shenanigans. It is a queezy form of entertainment watching someone self destruct.
Charlie Sheen is not "Winning", a newly minted sarcastic term for really screwing up your life. While the rest of us seem to know he is his own worst enemy, Charlie seems to think his situation is everyone's else's fault but his own. Lawsuits and accusations are flying and reputations are being sunk. Losing your job and having your children taken away from you and your porn star girlfriend is a sad place to be.
Real Rock Stars fold their own laundry Mr. Sheen, just ask Eric Clapton, a former heroine user and Grammy winner, how to win at life.
Yes, Jon Cryer this is a "Class A" celebrity train wreck. When the regular media tires of Sheen's crazy he still has twitter to rely on. Seem, it is where all big time screw ups end up. Tweeting away their issues for cash. Just ask Jon Gosselin and Lindsay Lohan.


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The Bay Shore Campus Physician Assistant Program, like the PA profession, was developed in response to a shortage of providers in primary health care, with a mandate to educate students to provide primary health care services in medically under-represented areas. The subsequent establishment of the Extension Center affiliated with the Winthrop University Hospital located in Mineola increased access to PA education for individuals from the metropolitan New York area.
The Bay Shore and Winthrop Hospital Extension Center programs are equivalent programs whose curriculum is designed to educate students to function as Physician Assistants delivering high quality health care to all patient populations. Winthrop Extension Center Students may be scheduled intermittently at the Bay Shore campus.
The program is a 6-semester, 24-month professional program that leads to the degrees of Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, and qualifies students to take the NCCPA exam. The first 12 months are devoted to didactic work in the basic sciences, medicine, behavioral sciences, and research methodologies. The next 12 months constitute the clinical phase and entail rotations in clinical sites such as hospitals, clinics, and private practices. During this phase students also complete didactic graduate coursework and a required Master's research project. The program provides a nurturing learning environment, and stresses the importance of continuing medical education.


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A way of obtaining stuck materials from a vending machine by vigorously shaking your ass and rapidly bumping said vending machine. This should result in the vending machine in releasing it's goodness while entertaining witnesses.
Hey Man... I need merking this machine... my Pepsi is stuck.
by acemanaceman May 29, 2014
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Comes from the root word "merk".
Means killing, beating, murdering, insulting, owning, pwning, etc.
Means killing, beating, murdering, insulting, owning, pwning, etc.
*Playing a first person shooter*
Man, he's merking EVERYBODY!
Man, he's merking EVERYBODY!
by Ducez February 12, 2012
to drive quickly; to drive away from a sketchy situation
"shit, that car was merking down the road"
"the cops tried to stop him so he merked the fuck outta there"
"the cops tried to stop him so he merked the fuck outta there"
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To creep around a bar hitting on women in a sketchy manner
I was merking on so many broads last night
by Merking on Broads April 16, 2008
To, intentionally or unintentionally, appear in the background of someones photo. Someone who does this often may be referred to as a 'merker'
Look at you merking in the background of her photo!
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April 7, 2005 - The Burlington Free Press
March protests violence against women
By Adam Silverman
Free Press Staff Writer
Less than a month after a Burlington woman was raped and killed by a stranger, a procession coiled through the city Wednesday evening to chant, sing and speak out against sexual violence.
"We are women! We are strong! Violence against us has lived too long!" members of the 150-person group chanted as they walked west on Pearl Street.
The half-hour march began at the University of Vermont and ended at City Hall, where survivors of crimes including rape, incest and molestation shared painful stories with the crowd.
The goal of the annual event, called Take Back the Night, is to shed light on sexual violence, allow survivors to share their experiences and have community leaders listen, said Ca- thleen Wilson, assistant director of the Women's Rape Crisis Center.
Mayor Peter Clavelle and Police Chief Thomas Tremblay attended the speak-out in Contois Auditorium.
Throughout the evening, many in the crowd turned their thoughts to Laura Winterbottom, 31, who police say was kidnapped March 8 from downtown Burlington, raped, beaten and strangled.
Gerald Montgomery, a 33-year-old convicted sex offender, has pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder and aggravated sexual assault; a kidnapping charge is pending. Court documents say there is no known connection between Montgomery and Winterbottom.
The slaying prompted a community outcry about the candor of Burlington's Police Department, which said nothing during the two weeks between Winterbottom's killing and Montgomery's arrest to indicate the killing was random.
"The whole way through the march, I was thinking about the violence in our community right now, and how we're all vulnerable right now," said Lindsay Jernigan, 31, of Duxbury. "For me, this is an opportunity to speak out."
The rally began as people converged on UVM's green on a warm spring afternoon. A group of six "radical cheerleaders" led the growing crowd in chants.
"Who do we want to run the nation?" the cheerleaders asked as they stood on a brick wall surrounding a fountain.
"Women and girls, yeah, yeah, yeah!" the crowd answered in unison.
Most of the participants were women, but many men also took part. Lucas Chapman, an 18-year-old UVM freshman from New Boston, N.H., said he attended because of Winterbottom's killing and his participation in a new campus group called Men Advocating Change.
"I'd really like to see our culture change in a way that makes sexual violence less common, and one of the ways to do that is by showing the community there are people working to end sexual violence," he said.
After a few more chants, the group began its march. People sang and chanted more. They carried brightly colored signs that read "Reclaim the streets" and "Stop rape!" Burlington police cars escorted the group and followed the procession. The drivers of oncoming cars tooted their horns in support, drawing huge cheers from the crowd.
People on sidewalks, front porches and outside Church Street shops paused and watched as the boisterous procession, which stretched more than a half block long, moved past. Jernigan said she was pleased so many people stopped to watch a rally against sexual violence.
"Everyone needs to hear about this," she said.
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Women's self-defense
The Burlington Police Department will offer training in the nationally recognized women's defense program R.A.D., or rape aggression defense, next month. The six-session program teaches a wide range of physical skills and tactics. Class dates are May 3, 5, 10, 12, 17 and 19. Classes will be held at the police department on North Avenue. Tuition is $50.
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Update: Principal casting has now been confirmed (13 April 2016)
The Bolshoi Ballet has announced a three-week residency at the Royal Opera House in summer 2016.
The Moscow-based company will perform at Covent Garden over three weeks in July and August 2016.
London audiences will have a chance to see their productions of Don Quixote, Swan Lake, The Taming of the Shrew, The Flames of Paris and Le Corsaire.
Dancers scheduled to perform include The Royal Ballet's Natalia Osipova, who will perform as chief guest artist with the Bolshoi. Maria Alexandrova, Ekaterina Krysanova, Olga Smirnova, Svetlana Zakharova, Semyon Chudin, David Hallberg, Denis Rodkin, Vladislav Lantratov and Ruslan Skvortsov are also scheduled to appear.
Booking for the Bolshoi Ballet opens for Friends of Covent Garden on 1 March 2016. General Booking opens 12 April 2016.
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Update: The Royal Ballet's section of World Ballet Day is no longer available to watch in full, but we will be adding highlights to our YouTube channel over the coming weeks
Following the success of last year's unprecedented collaboration, five of the world's leading ballet companies will again come together for World Ballet Day, a day of live-streaming via YouTube on 1 October 2015.
The Australian Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, The Royal Ballet, The National Ballet of Canada, and San Francisco Ballet will again partner to provide viewers around the world with an inside look at professional ballet companies in the studio, on tour, and in performance.
The Royal Ballet's section of the day will feature exclusive backstage footage from across the Royal Opera House. As well as showing segments of morning class live, filming will follow the preparation and off-stage action from a matinee performance of Kenneth MacMillan's Romeo and Juliet featuring Lauren Cuthbertson and Federico Bonelli. Rehearsals for the world premiere of Carlos Acosta's Carmen which opens in October will be broadcast alongside exclusive footage of Royal Ballet Principals preparing for the 2015/16 Season. Further details of the five hours hosted by The Royal Ballet will be announced in due course.
In addition to behind-the-scenes streaming from Melbourne, Moscow, London, Montréal and San Francisco, the day will feature pre-recorded footage from a range of regional dance organizations who are based close to the five companies. These companies include Bangarra Dance Theatre, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Dutch National Ballet, English National Ballet, Hamburg Ballet, Houston Ballet, Northern Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and Scottish Ballet.
Throughout the day, viewers will be invited to enter a 'Dance Anywhere' contest by submitting a video or photograph via social media of themselves dancing in front of regional landmarks. Entries may be posted using Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and should be tagged with #WorldBalletDay. The best ones will be broadcast to a global audience during the day.
The broadcast schedule is as follows:
Further information, including the content of all participating companies' segments is available from worldballetday.com. We will also publish further details on our World Ballet Day pages.
World Ballet Day will be available to watch via the official website and YouTube. Please note that all details are subject to change.]]>
As part of the World Ballet Day live stream on 1 October, we want to see your attempts at one of ballet's most iconic steps, the pirouette.
We'll be featuring some of our favourites during the event, live-streamed via YouTube and the Royal Opera House website from 3am BST.
To enter, film yourself attempting a pirouette - ideally in an interesting location - and upload it to YouTube or Facebook, tagged with #WorldBalletDay.
World Ballet Day is a global first, showing live behind-the-scenes action from the rehearsal studios of five world-class ballet companies. The Australian Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, The Royal Ballet, The National Ballet of Canada and San Francisco Ballet will each take the lead for a four-hour period. Viewers will be able to interact with dancers, choreographers and coaches by asking questions throughout the day via social media. Find out more about World Ballet Day.
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In a global first, World Ballet Day will show live, behind-the-scenes action from the rehearsal studios of five world-class ballet companies on 1 October 2014.
The Australian Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, The Royal Ballet, The National Ballet of Canada and San Francisco Ballet will each take the lead for a four-hour period, live-streaming behind-the-scenes from their headquarters to offer a rare glimpse backstage.
Viewers will be able to interact with dancers, choreographers and coaches by asking questions throughout the day via social media. They will also be invited to submit a video of themselves performing a pirouette wherever they are in the world, which will form part of a montage celebrating the worldwide appeal of dance. Find out more about what's happening on the day.
Viewers can watch online right here at www.roh.org.uk/worldballetday, and the stream will subsequently be repeated on YouTube to allow viewers from around the globe to catch up on anything they missed. Edited highlights will be made available after the event.
World Ballet Day follows Royal Ballet Live, a nine-hour live stream which took place in March 2012, attracting some 200,000 views of the live stream and repeat broadcast and 2.5 million views of YouTube Royal Ballet Live material.
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Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev. The Flames of Paris @RoyalOperaHouse MINDBLOWING! I've never seen ballet like it #flamesofparis #ballet
— Rebecca Kenny (@rebeccakenny2) August 17, 2013
Osipova just leapt and spun round the stage in a frenzy throughout.Stashkevich brought the lyrical touch,she's magic.#Bolshoi #FlamesOfParis
— Chris (@ManInSeatD26) August 16, 2013
Best. Ballet. Ending. Ever! "You look depressed. Here, have a severed head. You're welcome" #Bolshoi #FlamesofParis
— Vampire Soup (@VampireSoup) August 16, 2013
#FlamesOfParis Bonkers historically and plotwise, but a nuanced, intelligent reading by Osipova. Bolshoi men on fire.
— Luke Jennings (@LukeJennings1) August 16, 2013
#Bolshoi #FlamesOfParis is Ratmansky at his most scintillating. I would gladly storm the Bastille for Osipova's epic Jeanne.
— Leena Hassan (@leenahassan) August 16, 2013
Bolshoi Flames of Paris lots of fun. No, you won't be moved, but the dancing is so clever and full of energy. Loved Kretova as the actress
— Catchip (@catchip) August 16, 2013
@RoyalOperaHouse wld love to see a RB version of flames of Paris. Bolshoi tonight amazing but think RB could enhance/expand adeline role
— Stuart Edmonds (@Stueds) August 17, 2013
Night of ballet and revolution at #FlamesofParis - some incredible dancing by Osipova/Vasiliev sent audience wild. So exciting!
— Emily (@italyheaven) August 16, 2013
@RoyalOperaHouse #Bolshoi's #FlamesOfParis was the antithesis of Smirnova's Swan Lake. I feel beaten about the head - in a good way.
— Attila (@attilalondon) August 16, 2013
What did you think of The Bolshoi's The Flames of Paris?
Dreamingly beautiful opening night performance of #SleepingBeauty at the London @RoyalOperaHouse by #Bolshoi — Abby Buchanan (@OneStilettoBlog) August 5, 2013
That's a huge set, sumptuous bit not garish. Not sure if back of amphi could see to back stage #Bolshoi #SleepingBeauty — Chris (@ManInSeatD26) August 5, 2013
Bolshoi Sleeping Beauty a great improvement on their Swan Lake at ROH. — Attila (@attilalondon) August 5, 2013
#Bolshoi #SleepingBeauty Krysanova glowed as Aurora. She was technically faultless but not at all flashy. — Leena Hassan (@leenahassan) August 5, 2013
Well, that was unashamedly traditional, sequinned, pastelly #bolshoi #sleepingbeauty glory! @RoyalOperaHouse — Issy VB (@issyvb) August 5, 2013
#bolshoi SB only passable tonight. What little soul was left in it by grigorovich was snuffed out by conductor. Ovcharenko stole the show. — Fedja Hadrovich (@Hadrovich) August 5, 2013
Unbelievable jumps by Ovcharenko tonite in #Bolshoi #SleepingBeauty @RoyalOperaHouse — LondonKaltcha (@londonkaltcha) August 5, 2013
The #Bolshoi really aren't keen on risk taking, are they? Move along people, no Tamara-esque balances to see here #SleepingBeauty
— Vampire Soup (@VampireSoup) August 5, 2013
Incredible leaping Prince Ovcharenko outshone his Sleeping Beauty but a much improved performance on lasts week #Bolshoi @RoyalOperaHouse — Rachel Atkinson (@knittingtastic) August 5, 2013
Did you see the Bolshoi perform La Bayadère? Add your comments below.
The Bolshoi Ballet perform Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, Jewels and The Flames of Paris until 17 August. Performances are sold out except for returns and there are no day tickets for Bolshoi productions.]]>
Dear #Bolshoi, you stole my heart with La Bayadere! Please return in time for Swan Lake on 14th @RoyalOperaHouse
— Martadelas13 (@Martadelas13) August 3, 2013
@RoyalOperaHouse another rechoreographed disaster. Have the Bolshoi forgotten how to act as well as dance.
— ros davis (@rosdavis9) August 3, 2013
Back @RoyalOperaHouse Bayadere with Olga Smirnova! There is a trumpeter playing Diamonds' tune beneath my seat, it sounds like a tribute...
— Pink Lady (@impressiondanse) August 3, 2013
Fav bit apart from shades Act 1 gamzatti nikita dance. Maria A very powerful liked her interaction with Zakharova. #bolshoi @RoyalOperaHouse
— McVic (@Vix_McVic) August 2, 2013
So lovely to watch the shades scene WITHOUT that flipping front gauze @RoyalOperaHouse this evening.
— Rachel Holland (@LowerSlipsGirl) August 2, 2013
Bayadere #Bolshoi @RoyalOperaHouse pic.twitter.com/VQz4dnxIqL
— David Hallberg (@DavidHallberg) August 2, 2013
@RoyalOperaHouse #bolshoi #bayadere Anyone else notice the bit from Luigini's Ballet Egyptien in Act 1? My ears did a double-take!
— Jack Murray (@ThinkErgoBe) August 3, 2013
#Bolshoi 32 wonderful Shades and 4 ramps to descend #Bayadere @RoyalOperaHouse. Spectacular. Sadly a Nasty injury to glorious Alexandrova
— Michael Llewellyn (@michael456789) August 2, 2013
Hats off to Daria Bochkova who stepped in to complete Gamzatti's variation in Act II of #Bolshoi La Bayadere after accident to Alexandrova
— Graham Watts (@GWDanceWriter) August 2, 2013
Smirnova verdict so far : exquisite & utterly beautiful. Exceeds all the hype no question. #bolshoi
— anna merrick (@annakardar) August 3, 2013
Soon to be the talk of the town: Olga Smirnova after her stunning @RoyalOperaHouse debut in 'La Bayadere' pic.twitter.com/bRdAd9aG5v
— Leena Hassan (@leenahassan) August 3, 2013
They ruined my fav bit, the Golden Idol, with the #BlackedUpBoys. The girls, I notice, are allowed to remain au naturelle. #Bolshoi
— Vampire Soup (@VampireSoup) August 2, 2013
#Bolshoi excellent in #Bayadere tonight. Ekaterina Krysanova as Gamzatti wonderful in second act.
— Stephen Jones (@stephenfj) August 3, 2013
Bolshoi #Bayadere - some nice moments from Obraztsova's Nikiya, particularly during death solo but she's still v much building her portrayal
— The Ballet Bag (@theballetbag) August 3, 2013
Extraordinary performance of #Bayadère - the #Bolshoi danced like they were born to take to the stage and Covent Garden loved it!
— Scott Dodsworth (@ScottDodsworth) August 3, 2013
Did you see the Bolshoi perform La Bayadère? Add your comments below.
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Incredibly powerful ending. Loved it. Am a complete zakarhova fan. She's chilling as odile. But love her arms #bolshoi
— McVic (@Vix_McVic) July 29, 2013
#Bolshoi My main gripe with Grigorovich's Swan Lake is that there is just *too* much dancing. Still, it looks sumptuous.
— Leena Hassan (@leenahassan) July 29, 2013
Jury is out on the #Bolshoi and a rather lack lustre performance. Lots of misses, a fall and general malaise. Corps as always were superb
— Rachel Atkinson (@knittingtastic) July 29, 2013
#Bolshoi Swan Lake @RoyalOperaHouse this evening: very beautiful, very, very precise. Those swans can count. — Sarah Rigby (@Sarah_E_Rigby) July 29, 2013
Zakharova gave a truly spectacular performance. Lentratov also made best use of extended Rothbart's role. #bolshoi
— Fedja Hadrovich (@Hadrovich) July 29, 2013
I suspect I'm in the minority here, but this is the least exciting Swan Lake I've ever seen #Bolshoi
— Vampire Soup (@VampireSoup) July 29, 2013
#Bolshoi was interesting. The scenery wasn't what I expected. And @balletboy09 was not Von Rothbart, which made me sad.
— Lucy Clare (@rosealare) July 29, 2013
Generally high quality dancing on stage 2nite: Zakharova a fragile Odette w w exquisite arms. Lantratov a super Sorcerer. #bolshoi
— anna merrick (@annakardar) July 29, 2013
Vinogradova didn't get 2show her delightful jump but was beautiful as Russian bride,captured the intricate work perfectly #Bolshoi #SwanLake
— Chris (@ManInSeatD26) July 29, 2013
Saw the Bolshoi's Prima Ballerina Svetlana Zakharova in Swan Lake. Breathtaking, unforgettable & passionate @royaloperahouse #Bolshoi #art — Sophia Matveeva (@SophiaMatveeva) July 29, 2013
Wish the Bolshoi had opened in London with ANYTHING other than Grig's vandalised Swan Lake. Some fine dancing treats to be seen though
— Judith Mackrell (@judithmackrell) July 30, 2013
1st #Bolshoi Swan Lake last night - Zakharova's arms worth watching alone but missed the emotional intensity we are so spoilt by with the RB
— Liana Gregorians (@lianagregorians) July 30, 2013
Have you seen the Bolshoi perform? What makes the company's style so unique?
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This summer's performances by the Bolshoi Ballet mark the 50th year of the Moscow-based company performing at Covent Garden under the banner of Victor and Lilian Hochhauser.
Described by tour promoter Lilian Hochhauser as 'the cultural face of Russia', the Bolshoi is recognized as one of the foremost ballet companies in the world. Even Lady Gaga is apparently a fan. Recent controversies seem to have done nothing to blunt the company's brilliance on stage.
The company was founded in 1776, originally established by Prince Pyotr Urusov as a dance school for Moscow orphans. English theatrical entrepreneur (and former acrobat) Michael Maddox played a key role in helping the company to develop and within a couple of decades a the Bolshoi consisted of 50 dancers.
In 1812 the original premises were destroyed by fire and so in 1825 the Company moved to the newly-built Petrovsky theatre, which soon became known as 'the Imperial Bolshoi Theatre of Moscow'. 'Bolshoi' is Russian for 'big', still true today of a company that comprises over 200 dancers). By the early years of the 20th century, the Bolshoi was developing its own identity, helped by the appointment of Alexander Gorsky, Marius Petipa's former assistant who staged and revised such works as Don Quixote, Coppélia, La Bayadère and Swan Lake.
The start of the Soviet era saw Moscow become the capital of the newly-formed Soviet Union and politicians increase their involvement in artistic decision-making. Works from this era such as The Red Poppy often feature revolutionary themes.
The first London performances by the company took place in 1956, when they danced Swan Lake at the Royal Opera House. The Hochhausers promoted the tour in 1963 that included performances of Swan Lake, Cinderella, Romeo and Juliet and The Little Hump-Backed Horse. They have organized all of the Bolshoi's trips to the UK since, with the company's London initial early 1960s performances being a decade in the making. 'The day of [Stalin's] death we started working with the Russians,' Lilian recently told the Telegraph, 'That meant we just missed meeting Prokofiev because he died the same day.'
As the Soviet Union began to open up, and under the directorship of Yuri Grigorovich, the company cemented its international reputation with a string of tours and grand productions including Spartacus and Ivan the Terrible. This period saw opportunities for a new generation of stars too, as dancers such as Ekaterina Maximova were able to perform on the world stage for the first time.
Over the years the Bolshoi has developed a historical rivalry with St Petersburg's Mariinsky. Both companies have developed different performing styles; the Mariinsky's refined classicism against the Bolshoi's emotion-filled spectacle. The company has a reputation for reviving classics, commissioning new works (Royal Ballet Artistic Associate Christopher Wheeldon became the first Englishman to create a work for the company when he created Misericors in 2007) and developing new talent (Royal Ballet Principal Natalia Osipova being just one example).
This 50th anniversary visit by the Bolshoi promises to be a treat for ballet fans, a reflection of a company that is - as the Russians say - Bolshoi nazvaniyem, bolshoi svoistvom' ('big by name, and big by nature').
Have you seen the Bolshoi perform? What makes the company's style so unique?
The Bolshoi Ballet perform Swan Lake, La Bayadère , The Sleeping Beauty, Jewels and The Flames of Paris between 29 July and 17 August. Tickets are still available for some productions but there are no day tickets for Bolshoi performances.]]>
24 Preludes, part of the Royal Ballet's current mixed programme that includes George Balanchine's Apollo and Christopher Wheeldon's Aeternum, offers audiences the opportunity to experience Alexei Ratmansky's first work for a UK company. Much lauded for revitalizing classical ballet and infusing it with his unique brand of inventiveness and rich cross-cultural references, the Russian choreographer makes ballets that often reveal new sides to his dancers. His works are very much in demand around the world and regularly staged in Russia, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the US.
Ratmansky started experimenting with choreography at a young age at the Moscow Choreographic Institute (the school of the Bolshoi). His dancing career would take him to the Ukraine, Canada and Denmark, where he was exposed to works by such diverse choreographers as Bournonville, Balanchine, Neumeier and Tudor, who would later influence and inform his choreographic style.
During his time as Artistic Director of the Bolshoi Ballet, Ratmansky set about re-staging historic works and revisiting ballet scores by composers like Shostakovich and Prokofiev. As American Ballet Theatre's current Artist in Residence, he has created critically acclaimed versions of classic Russian ballets The Nutcracker and The Firebird. Known for his fresh take on dance comedies, dramas and even 'dramedies' (as in his most recent work for the Royal Danish Ballet, The Golden Cockerel), Ratmansky is also well-versed in plotless works, having created, in this commission for the Royal Ballet, a 'ballet of mood' set to orchestrated Chopin pieces for a cast of eight dancers.
To illustrate the choreographer's diverse range, we've picked below a selection of our favourite Ratmansky works:
The Bright Stream (Bolshoi Ballet, 2003)
A ballet about collective farming in the Soviet era is turned into a comedy worthy of Billy Wilder, thanks to Ratmansky's knack for the witty and the whimsical. One of the funniest scenes involves a dancer cross-dressed as a Sylph on a bike.
Anna Karenina (Royal Danish Ballet, 2005)
If you like MacMillan, you'll love Ratmansky's Anna Karenina: it has a piercing score, cinematographic stagecraft, gorgeous costumes and naturalistic characters. In this clip, Mariinsky prima Ulyana Lopatkina inhabits the role.
Russian Seasons (New York City Ballet, 2006)
Originally made for NYCB and later brought to the Bolshoi, this Russian folklore-inspired piece of shifting moods has been hailed 'a masterpiece' by Clement Crisp.
The Little Humpbacked Horse (Mariinsky Ballet, 2008)
The Little Humpbacked Horse pairs gorgeous steps with elements of a screwball comedy: a kooky heroine, a geeky hero and cartoon character villains. In this clip, our heroine the Tsar Maiden and the new Tsar hero experience the high jinks of total happiness in their wedding pas de deux.
The Flames of Paris (Bolshoi Ballet, 2008)
Originally choreographed by Vasily Vainonen for the Kirov in 1932 with music by Boris Asafyev, this production by Ratmansky for the Bolshoi will be seen in London in August as part of the company's summer tour. The central pas de deux is a perfect vehicle for the pyrotechnics of Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev. Flaming indeed.
Alexei Ratmansky's 24 Preludes runs until 14 March as part of a Mixed Programme with George Balanchine's Apollo and Christopher Wheeldon's Aeternum. Tickets are sold out though day tickets will be available.The Bolshoi Ballet perform The Flames of Paris on 16 and 17 August 2013. Booking opens on 12 March to the Friends of Covent Garden with General booking from 9 April]]>


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The Pageant Theatre in Chico is facing the prospect of closing its doors if it can't come up with the funds to switch from a film reel projector to digital, and they are turning to online crowd source fundraising site Indiegogo to make it happen.
It may always be called the "film" industry but in the near future actual film reels will be relics of the past as Hollywood moves to digital.
And for small independent theaters like the Pageant, a Chico mainstay for 34 years, that change means they will have to make the switch or shut down, and that costs around $51,000.
"Every body is being hit by it at the same time," says Pageant Theatre co-owner Roger Montalbano, "and so it'll be interesting to see how many make it and how many don't or if this just becomes a quaint thing that happened for awhile and that everything goes into the big box theatre."
Open since 1979, Pageant Theatre co-owner Tim Giustan says projections are, "somewhere 10,000 screen will go dark because of the digital changeover."
The Pageant is hoping to avoid that fate and they have fired up a page on Indiegogo.com, a crowd source fundraising site, to make it happen.
As of 6 p.m. Friday, just hours after the page titled "Go Digital or Go Dark" went active, the Pageant Theatre has raised more than $10,000.
"A lot of people are going to jump on it and it'll slow off," says Guistan. "We're about, I figure about, 15-20 percent of the way. And it's going to go on until December 31st so we really want people to get out there and help us out because $51,000 isn't peanuts."
The owners says the Pageant is a unique place that will be missed by the owners personally and by the public as a whole.
"It'll be strange, you know, when you do something for 34 years and then you don't," says Guistan. "I don't know, it'll be very strange. In Chico, I'd miss it, but I think even more Chico will miss this theater and what it means to the community."
There will also be a benefit concert on December 11th featuring solo musician Jonathan Richman and Chico's own Christmas tribute band The Yule Logs.
If you would like to keep the theater up and running by donating to their fundraising effort, you can go to their Indiegogo page.
Or if you would like more information on the theater altogether, you can go to their website pageantchico.com or to their Facebook page.


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Trade deficit widens for US
Northern, WI 1/12/2013 (Avauncer) –The retailers prompted the surge in demands and especially for the foreign automobiles and started stocking up. This widened the existing divide of the deficit and brought it to a massive $48 billion. The demand for foreign goods also surprisingly touched greater heights, probably due to market speculations.
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The present decline in petroleum prices along with increase in the labor costs is another reason for better purchasing power and the boost in import at lower rates. This global strengthening is speculated to boost the global economy and help manufacturers in America like the Alcoa, Inc. (NYSE:AA) to take exports and imports to greater heights. The faster growth of imports however should be of greater concern since faster imports than the exports would cause the deficit to increase. The falling stocks of banks, as also Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) results, resulted in a major inflation in China and concern many in the financial circles. The falling index of The Standard & Poor's after crossing the five year high make is another major concern.
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Though the financial analysts claimed a narrowing of deficit gap, the gap has not shown any signs of bridging, but only widened further because of imbalances in Imports and Exports. The major players in the import were the Automobiles, mobiles and their spare parts. It is to be watched seriously and carefully in the days to come so that the affective measures are taken well in time, to arrest such tendencies. The financial analyst's speculations also can go awry at times due to the market behaviour. Buying Power is what dictates the imports and the same in the other country is what will govern US exports. Hence one can also distinctly say that the financial skewing has increased the purchase power of an average American and increased the imports tilting the balance to the other side. What needs to be seen is the pattern after the holiday season finishes.
Shares of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) were down by 0.85% to close at $35.10
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|February 2002 – January 2008
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SMarteenies was a spin-off of the children's art programme SMart designed for pre-school viewers. It was shown on the CBeebies channel daily until its suspension in January 2008, following the death of presenter Mark Speight's fiancée Natasha Collins, and his subsequent suicide.
The programme started with the four presenters determining who was to do the first piece (with the rhyme: "Eeny, meeny, miny, moe, Smarteenies guess who'll have a go"). After each piece, the programme returned to this screen to select the next presenter.
The presenters were the same as those who presented the original show, SMart:
- Mark Speight - who often simultaneously produced a normal-sized and large-scale version of the same scene (e.g. using mops instead of paint-brushes for the large version). He also presented another segment where he created art using cut-out shapes from his 'Shape Store'. Speight died in April 2008.
- Jay Burridge - Jay often appeared as 'Man of Letters', wearing a postman's cap and carrying a messenger bag covered with alphabet letters. This contains items all starting with a particular letter of the alphabet which he then uses to produce a piece of art. He also presented another segment where he demonstrates effective methods to make pictures like coloured pencils, wax crayons and so on.
- Kirsten O'Brien - who appeared with a puppet dog called Doogy. Doogy normally has to go out in his little blue car called his Doogymobile to get things for Kirsten. She also presented a segment called Pattern Palace, where she uses different art media to create fun and colourful patterns.
- Lizi Botham (Bizi Lizi) - who either made pictures using fingerprints on the screen or visits a group of children to make something.
Until its suspension Speight and O'Brien were the only remaining presenters of the principal show SMart, as Burridge and Botham had left.
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Israeli nephrologist, Dr. Noa Yanay, arrived in Nauru in January 2012 for a 2-month medical mission in the area of nephrology. Upon her arrival, Dr Yanay stated that the leading cause of kidney disease is diabetes, and thus the importance of prevention and control of both diabetes and high blood pressure. Dr. Yanay believes these issues should be addressed, and emphasizes that lifestyle changes can prevent diabetes and lessen complications.
Crop Production under Saline Stress as a Result of Climatic Change
The Hebrew University Faculty of Agriculture, Food & Environment recently hosted in cooperation with MASHAV an International Course on Crop Production under Saline Stress as a Result of Climatic Change. Saline stress is one of the major factors limiting crop production in warm and desert regions around the globe. Approximately 30% of the world's arable land is salty. Soil salinity severely limits the areas of available fertile soil for growing crops and trees to feed the human population and farm animals. Over the years, Israel has developed advanced technologies which show that saline soil and water can be used to grow salt-tolerant plants, thereby extending the areas where crops can grow. The aim of the course was to share with the course participants the Israeli scientific and practical knowledge in advanced crop production under extreme conditions.
Fish Farming in South Africa
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Two MASHAV experts arrived in December 2011 to the South African community of N'wamitwa to offer a 10-day on-the-spot course on Fish Farming. The course aimed to train the participants on breeding Tilapia - a fish characterized by its large size and rapid growth and for being an excellent source of protein. The two Israeli experts focused on building a sustainable integrated aquaculture and agricultural model to assist the community achieve food security and generate income.
Humanitarian Assistance to El Salvador
The heavy tropical rains that hit El Salvador in late October 2011 caused severe floods and landslides, and a state of emergency was declared. As the rains abated and the floodwaters receded, the damage to water and sanitation facilities was evident, and people returning to their communities face a serious shortage of clean water. In face of this humanitarian crisis, the Israeli Embassy in El Salvador, in cooperation with MASHAV and the Latin American Department at Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, donated 22 water purifiers (each for 45,000 liters), which were installed in education and community centers in the affected region of Bajo Lempa.
Headquarters Visit to Ethiopia
Ambassador Carmon (right) and Israel's Ambassador to Ethiopia Oded Ben-Haim (center) visiting a Micro-propagation laboratory within the framework of MASHAV-USAID-MoARD cooperation program
Ambassadors Carmon (left) and Ben-Haim examining crops adaptation to arid zones
Head of MASHAV Ambassador Daniel Carmon has returned (Nov. 2011) from a headquarters visit to Ethiopia. During his stay Ambassador Carmon received updated briefings regarding the progress of MASHAV's projects in Ethiopia, and held professional meetings with high level officials of the government of Ethiopia and with MASHAV's copartners from Germany (GIZ) and the United States (USAID).
Trilateral Cooperation Israel-Germany-Kenya
A delegation from MASHAV comprised of two water and fisheries experts and headed by MASHAV's Director of Policy Planning and External Relations, met with its German and Kenyan counterparts to examine a trilateral cooperation in the Lake Victoria area, including sustainable ways of protecting the lake's environment by creating alternative livelihoods for the communities settled around the lake.
Humanitarian Assistance
Israel Ambassador to Kenya Gil Haskel handinf over medical supplies to local officials
MASHAV is the body responsible for coordinating Israel's official humanitarian program. In these cases, MASHAV is able to use its vast experience in crisis response to rapidly dispatch needed assistance to countries in crises. Following is a short overview of recent activities:
During the past weeks Thailand has been facing severe floods which have affected large parts of the country causing great damages. Following an official request, MASHAV together with Israel's National Water Company –Mekorot, dispatched a professional task team (Nov. 19th) focusing on draining the water flooding the capital, Bangkok. The Israeli experts will carry out its mission in cooperation with the local authorities. Further on, due to emergency situations following natural disasters, MASHAV has recently also assisted Cambodia, El Salvador and Guatemala.
The Horn of Africa
The drought afflicting the Horn of Africa region has left millions at the mercy of hunger, threatening the livelihoods of farmers and putting the lives of hundreds of thousands of children at risk. In response to this crisis, the Government and the people of Israel contributed in October 2011 to the World Food Program (WGP), supporting the delivery of food packages to Somali refugees in Kenya and Ethiopia. One donated emergency food item was especially made for children - known as Corn Soya Chickpeas Blend (CSB Plus), it includes heat treated maize, soya beans, chickpeas, vitamins, and minerals. Israel, through MASHAV, remains committed to provide immediate relief for African nations following major crises, such as the acute humanitarian situation now facing the Horn of Africa.
A shipment of medical supplies was sent in September 15th, to Kenya to assist in treating casualties of the devastating fuel-line explosion in which over one hundred people died and hundreds were injured. As details of the disaster became known, Israeli ambassador to Kenya, Gil Haskel, offered Israel's assistance to the heads of Kenyatta National Hospital, where most of the injured are hospitalized. MASHAV is the body responsible for coordinating Israel's official humanitarian assistance program. As such, and using its vast experience in crisis response, it rapidly organized and dispatched medical supplies including more than 360 kg of medicines for treating burns, bandaging equipment, infusion sets, ointments and painkillers.
Israel-UN-DESA Host High-Level Expert Group
From left to right: Ambassador Daniel Carmon, Head of MASHAV; Mr. Sha Zukang, UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs; Israeli Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ms. Orit Noked; and Mr. Ilan Fluss, Director of MASHAV's Policy Planning and External Relations Department
Photo: Hillel Gabai, MFA
Towards the 2012 Rio+20 Conference, the Government of Israel through MASHAV and the Ministry of Agriculture, jointly with the Secretariat of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UN-DESA) co-organized in Israel (October 25-27) a High-Level Expert Group Meeting on Using Green Agriculture to Stimulate Economic Growth and Eradicate Poverty.
Some 70 delegates from 27 countries participated in the meeting, which purpose was to raise awareness of the central role that green and sustainable agriculture can play to stimulate economic growth and combat poverty through the sharing of know-how, best practices and lessons learned.
The opening statement was delivered by Mr. Sha Zukang, UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, who stated that: "Israel has proven to be a leader in agricultural technology for development, practising innovation and implementing sustainable solutions for agricultural development, food security, and climate change adaptation and mitigation. They have informed and advised the Commission on Sustainable Development on matters related to integrated water management, drylands, and sustainable crop production. We have much to learn from the Israeli agricultural experience. I wish to commend the in-country experts here today for the dedication they have shown in organizing and contributing to this ambitious and interesting program. I would therefore like to take this opportunity to thank the Israeli Government for your continued leadership, commitment, and generosity. I look forward to our continued collaboration in the coming months as we prepare for Rio+20."
The conclusions of the Expert Group Meeting
were summarized in an outcome document written collectively by the participants which will be presented as a contribution of the group to the Rio+20 preparatory process and will be incorporated in the compilation document to be submitted to the second Intersessional Meeting in December 2011.
Eyesight Restoring Mission in Uzbekistan
Three Israeli medical experts arrived in Uzbekistan at the beginning of October to perform eye sight restoring missions and consultations. Two ophthalmologists and a technician arrived first in Tashkent and later on continued to Urganch. As part of their mission the Israeli doctors demonstrated the use of the latest technologies in the field. Uzbekistan's counsellor to the Minister of Health accompanied the Israeli delegation during their mission.
Israel and France Partnership for Development
Head of MASHAV Ambassador Daniel Carmon (right) and France's Ambassador to Israel HE Christophe Bigot sign aid cooperation agreement (Photo: MFA)
Israel and France signed (September 5th) a Declaration of Intent on a Partnership for Development Cooperation. The two parties declared their wish to establish a framework for collaborative efforts on programs and activities which shall commence by the end of 2011, enabling them to identify common interests and priorities. The objective of this cooperation is to enhance income generation, inclusive development and pro-poor growth. The first phase will include joint development activities in the fields of agriculture and irrigation, public health and gender to be implemented in Cameroon, Senegal, Ghana, Burkina Faso and Haiti. A steering committee composed of representatives from Israel and France, charged with monitoring implementation of the agreement and approving the work plans, will meet once a year.
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Tic Tac Toe for Android
Posted by Jason Houle
Creating a game for the Android framework.
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Create a tic tac toe game using Google's Android framework.
This tutorial assumes that you already have the Android SDK, you are using Eclipse, and you have the Android plugin for Eclipse.
Android SDK
Eclipse Android plugin
The application:
We are going to create a very simple tic tac toe application. This will be a single player game played against the "computer".
Now that you have all the tools installed, the first thing we need to do is create an Android project. In Eclipse select File > New > project. Expand the Android folder, select "Android Project", and click next.
In the project name field enter "TicTacToe".
In package enter your domain in reverse order (i.e. com.jasonhoule.game).
For activity enter "TicTacToe".
In the application name field enter "Tic Tac Toe" and click Finish.
Eclipse has now created a basic Android project with the necessary files. If you wanted to you could actually run this application as it is right now. It won't do anything but lets give it a try anyway. This will expose us to the Android emulator.
In the Run menu choose "Run Configurations...".
Click on Android Application in the left panel. Click the new button (looks like a blank page with a +) to create a new run configuration.
Click browse and choose our TicTacToe project and click ok.
We can leave the default settings for everything for now. Click apply and run.
The Android emulator will start. This may take a minute because the OS must start and Eclipse will then install the application. If the phone is locked when it starts press the menu button. Our application should automatically start once it is installed.
You can see that there is not much to the application yet but it is running. You should see "Tic Tac Toe" in the applications title bar as well as "Hello World, TicTacToe" on the screen. You have created an Android Hello World program without ever writing a single line of code.
Hello world is nice and all but we want a game. Lets go back into Eclipse and start working on our app. You can leave the emulator running.
If you expand the TicTacToe project you will see our usual Java src folder, the Android Library, an assets folder, a res folder, and the AndroidManifest.
Expand the res folder and the values folder. Open strings.xml. If you do not see the source click on the strings.xml tab. Here you will see where the "Hello World, TicTacToe" came from. This is also where our application name is defined. This is what is displayed in the title bar when the application is running. Lets delete the first line ("Hello World...") since we do not need it. Save and close the strings.xml file.
Expand the layout folder and open main.xml. Again, click the main.xml tab if you do not see the source. The layout of our application will be defined in this file. With the Android framework you can either create your layout programatically or within XML files such as this one.
In the main.xml file you can see that we have a LinearLayout defined and within that layout there is a single TextView which simply displayed the Hello World string which we just removed from the strings.xml file.
Delete everything from the main.xml except for the xml declaration. Before we can start defining our layout we need to know what it is going to look like. We obviously need a tic tac toe board. So we will need to create a grid of buttons to be the game board. There should be three columns and three rows. We should probably also have some sort of informational area to let the user know what is going on. Our layout will look something like the following:
Everything can be aligned relative to something else in this layout so that is exactly what we will do. We will create a relative layout.
In the main.xml file add the following:
We have declared the android name space, set the width, and the height. Now we need to create our game board which actually consists of nine buttons and a text view to display the status. Edit the main.xml file.
We now have nine buttons and a text view. We have assigned each of the items an id so we can access them in our code. We have also layed out everything so it is relative to something else. The layout_toLeftOf attributes and the layout_alignTop attributes reference other objects in our layout so everything should be positioned just right. We have also defined default text for our status dialogue.
In the Eclipse editor choose Run > run. If prompted to select a way to run, choose to run as an Android application. Take a look at the console. You can see that Eclipse will install your application on the emulator and then start it for you. Go back to the Emulator and you should now see your new layout, buttons, text field, and all. Easy enough, right? Now lets make it work.
In the src directory expand your package and you will see two java classes.
R.java is a generated file which you will never need to edit. This file is simply Androids way of hooking your resources into the Java code.
Open the
R.java file. You can see a class created for the buttons we just created as well as our layout, assets, and the values in the
strings.xml file.
Close the
R.java file and open
TicTacToe.java file. This is the heart of our application. Think of this as our Main class. When the application is run the
onCreate() method in this class is called. In this method we can see a call to
setContentView() with a parameter "
R.layout.main". This is our
main.xml file which we just created.
Lets add a few fields to our TicTacToe.java class.
The next thing we will do is create a method to check and see anyone has won. It may seem like an odd place to start but there are a limited number of ways to win a tic tac toe game. Also, this is the entire point of our application. What is a game if there is no way to win?
Add the following method to the TicTacToe.java class.
Good, now we have a way to test for a winner. If you are having trouble grasping the board and buttons maps think of it as the following. The first number is the row in our board, the second number is the column. The board map holds the status of our squares. We need to know who the square belongs to. If it is the users then we will give it a value of 0. If it is the computers it will have a value of 1. If it is empty then the value is 2.
To create our AI we will add an inner class which will allow us access to our game board variables. Add the following to the TicTacToe.java class.
Now we have a smart computer player. Press ctrl-shift-O to fix any missing import statements.
So, what are we missing? We still need to know what to do when a button is clicked and our board and buttons arrays are still empty. Let's hanlde the button press first. To do this we will create another inner class which will implement the OnClickListener interface. The reason we will create an inner class rather than an anonymous inner class is to avoid repetition. When we execute our initialization code we can loop through and pass our position in the array to the constructor of our listener. Add the following to the TicTacToe.java class.
Fix any missing import statements.
Now we have to set up the initial game board. We need to give default values to our board array and add the buttons to the buttons array. We also need to create our AI player and clear the status message. Add the following to
Now that we have the
init() method to set up our board we will need to call it from the
onCreate() method. Add the
init() call as follows.
In Eclipse choose Run > Run and if prompted choose as Android application. Eclipse will package the application and install it on the Emulator. Go ahead and give it a try. We now have a working tic tac toe game. It works great but there is one little problem. Once the game is done, thats it.
We need to create a way for the user to start a new game. We will do this by adding this option to the context menu. To do this we need to override the onCreateOptionsMenu method of the Activity class. We also need to add an onOptionsItemSelected method to handle the menu item being selected. Add the following to the TicTacToe.java class.
Fix your imports (ctrl-shift-O) and run the application. When you click the menu button we now have an option to start a new game. I got kind of lazy and sloppy with the onOptionsItemSelected method. There should be a switch in there or some other check to see which item was selected from the menu but since we only have a single item I did not bother to do that check but remember that for the future!
And there we have a Tic Tac Toe game. Have fun with it.
This article, along with any associated source code and files, is licensed under A Public Domain dedication
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ZF-6356: Documentation for PHP extension requirements wrong: pdo_mssql and pdo_dblib
I'm referring to: http://framework.zend.com/manual/en/…
- Zend_Db_Adapter_Pdo_Mssql is said to use PHP extension pdo_mssql. This one doesn't exist.
broken: http://www.php.net/manual/en/ref.pdo-mssql.php working: http://www.php.net/manual/en/ref.pdo-mysql.php (same convention for MySQL)
- Instead Zend_Db_Adapter_Pdo_Mssql seems to use PHP extension pdo_dblib.
There is no link to a pdo-mssql extension within the manual.
The original pdo-mssql extension is not from php but from microsoft and does exist. The dblib extension must not be used as it's wether threadsave nor does it support actual MSSQL instances.