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I have been member of the History Department at Wilfrid Laurier since 1988. My areas of interest are modern American cultural and social history and U.S. foreign policy. My recent work has dealt with popular entertainment in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, especially music and theatre. I am currently working on a book-length manuscript dealing with the popular theatre in the nineteenth century and am mapping out a new research project on vaudeville and modernist culture. My previous book dealt with cultural politics under the American military governement in Germany after WWII. In this work, I looked at military government policy, denazification and the reception of American music in Europe. Among recent conference presentations are papers dealing with the post-war blues and folk "revival", record collecting in the 1950s and sixties, and "double-voiced" "freak" performers in the late nineteenth century.
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Settling Scores: German Music, Denazification and the Americans, 1945-1953 (Universtiy of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, 2005).
Store Wars: Shopkeepers and the Culture of Mass Marketing 1890-1939 (University of Toronto Press, Toronto, 1996).
"The Eyes of Anna Held: Sex and Sight in the Progressive Era", Journal of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era, 10:3 (2011), 289-327.
"Modernist Blues: sight, sound, science and the Harlem Renaissance" in G. Friesen and D. Owram, eds., Thinkers and Dreamers: Historical Essays in Honour of Carl Berger (University of Toronto Press, 2010), 190-224.
"Ev'rybody's Crazy bout the Doggone Blues: Creating the Country Blues in the Early Twentieth Century" Journal of Popular Music Studies, 19 (Spring, 2007), 179-214.
"Americanizing the Patron State? Government and Music under American Occupation, 1945-1953". In A. Riethmüller and M. Kater, eds., Deutsche Leitkultur Musik: Geschichte und Musikgeschichte nach 1945 (Stuttgart: Franz Steiner Verlag, 2006).
"Hes a Cripple an Needs my Love: Porgy and Bess as Cold War Propaganda." Giles Scott-Smith and Hans Krabbendam, eds, The Cultural Cold War in Western Europe (Frank Cass: London, 2003).
"Verklärte Nacht: Denazifying Musicians under American Control" in A. Riethmüller and M. Kater, eds., Music and Nazism (Laaber Verlag: Laaber, 2002).
"Disguise, Containment and the Porgy and Bess Revival of 1952-56", Journal of American Studies, 2001
"Internationalism, Regionalism and Music Culture: Music Control in Bavaria, 1945-48", Central European History, 2000.


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Constant (Nieuwenhuys)
Amsterdam 1920 – 2005 Utrecht
Jan Elburg described Constant as 'a gentleman, who was fond of hats and boxes of cigars. A man who passionately loved playing the guitar and who did so superbly' . In the photographs of Constant that abound, however, you often see him wearing a beret or a working man's flat cap, not a hat. On the other hand, his outstanding guitar playing can be seen and heard in various documentaries.
Constant was reputed to be the mastermind behind the Experimental Group, the Dutch offshoot of Cobra. 'The standard-bearer of our group' , was what Elburg called him. It was Constant who, together with the Dane Asger Jorn, and the Belgian Christian Dotremont, laid the theoretical framework for the Cobra movement in 1948. Not that the other artists were in agreement with Constant, far from it. Every meeting went hand in hand with heated arguments.
You could say that Constant was a romantic idealist who believed that it was possible to forge a better, utopian, world. He saw his art and writing as actively working towards that end. The playful human being would serve as a starting point.
He believed in unleashing the creative powers of ordinary people. 'Culture and creativity have always been the prerogative of a very small group of people in society', he explained, and went on to say that, 'there have always been two types of art; elitist art and the art of the masses.'
He preferred calling his work 'revolutionary realism'. In other words, a reality viewed from the perspective of creating a better, more humane and freer society. He drew his inspiration from the avant-garde prior to World War II, from the international Dada movement and from 1930s surrealism.
The above piece by Constant, from 1948, clearly shows how he was influenced by the cubist and Dada artists' use of collages with found objects. Constant's found objects in this case are torn scraps of newspaper. One of them shows an aerial photograph of Dam Square in Amsterdam. He gave Dam Square 'Picasso horns' and a tail in the shape of an eye.
Could it be a beast?
Another scrap of newspaper has arms, four legs and, seemingly, a face with two cubist 'Picasso eyes' next to each other. The third scrap of paper is from the obituaries. They have been given a colourful moustache.
Is he trying to tell us something? For instance, that death heightens awareness of life?
Or: 'Be not afraid to live life?'
Life history
Constant Nieuwenhuys was born into a Catholic family in Amsterdam in 1920. From an early age he showed great interest in literature, music and the visual arts. His choice fell on the visual arts and he studied at the Royal Academy in Amsterdam from 1939-1940. His work was then still deeply religious, but not for much longer. He abandoned his faith and moved to the artists' village of Bergen where he became affiliated with the group of artists known as De Nieuwe Kring.
During the Second World War he lived alternately in Bergen and Amsterdam. When the war ended he was able to travel outside the Netherlands in search of new stimuli. On a visit to Paris in 1946 he met Danish artist Asger Jorn, which made a deep impression and turned out to be of crucial importance. Danish artists had, for some time, been doing what Constant was still looking for: severing themselves from the old classical European aesthetic. Both Constant and the Danish artists believed that European art had reached an impasse.
Jorn asked Constant if he would help put together an international group of artists, but Constant had to decline the offer because at that time he did not know any like-minded artists in Amsterdam. Two years on though, he met Karel Appel and Corneille and Constant was able to follow in the footsteps of the Danish Experimental Group and set up the Dutch Experimental Group in December 1947.
The Dutch group grew and new members included Constant's brother Jan Nieuwenhuys. Almost one year later in Paris, on 8 November 1948, like-minded artists from, among other places, Belgium and Denmark (the Host Group) merged and the international group was given a new name: Cobra. (See the Cobra page for more information.) After Cobra was set up, the Experimental Group travelled to Denmark together to join their Danish cohorts in a Host exhibition.
The artists did not find it easy to work together and meetings, in particular, often became quite stormy. Jan Elburg gave a great example of how things went:
There was feverish activity in 1949, including a lot of meetings. They were usually held at Constant's house, in the front room with the round mahogany table and the rest of the antiques he had acquired from various people. Everything stood on the bare floorboards, in stark contrast with the brightly coloured wall paintings of masks and mythical creatures that adorned the entire house. It was here that poets Kouwenaar and Lucebert were supposed to recite 'The beachcomber' and 'Eastern love', respectively, but I don't so much remember that as the explosive shouts from the painters when the ideas that were being discussed involved mutual competition. Constant tended to become apoplectic and desperate because, as far as motifs went, Karel Appel had the shamelessly irritating habit of copying him. 'You're copying my paintings,' he raged stutteringly. 'When I was painting bird's claws and - beaks - a few months ago, you suddenly started painting bird's claws and – beaks. Now I'm doing wheels and you suddenly paint wheels! Can't you see that you're copying me!'
An early piece by Constant in the hotel's art collection somewhat illustrates what Constant meant about Appel. In the piece, the typical, colourful, rounded animal figures are shown stacked on top of each other. The cat and the bird have now become characteristic of the language of Cobra
The above work by Constant belongs to the Good Morning Rooster (Goedemorgen Haan) publication Constant jointly made with the poet Gerrit Kouwenaar in 1949. Kouwenaar reminisced later on that they complemented one another. He sometimes wrote the accompanying text to Constant's drawing and sometimes it was Constant who added drawings to his texts. Constant had reproductions made of the works and then coloured them in by hand.
The bickering over Appel's copycat tendencies did not lead to a split between Constant and Appel. However, relations between Constant and Jorn quickly became problematic. One of the reasons was because Jorn started an affair with Constant's wife, Matie Domselaar.
Jan Elburg wrote the following: After Constant and Asger Jorn had worked together in Denmark for a while, Constant returned to the Netherlands accompanied only by his young son Victor. His wife Matie chose to live with Jorn and stayed in the north with her two daughters. From that moment onwards, Victor, who was about six years old, became a sort of mascot for the group. French friends called little Victor 'Totor'. Everywhere Constant went he took Victor with him, whether to meetings, private views or even press conferences.
Constant, accompanied by his son, had already gone to Paris with Karel Appel and Corneille to pursue their work further there. He returned to Amsterdam in 1952 and actively participated in various artists' groups such as Liga Nieuw Beelden (League of New Images) and the International Situationists. A key figure in the latter group was, once again, Asger Jorn.
Constant kept on reinventing himself. One of his most famous projects was the architectonic city New Babylon project, which he worked on for over twenty years. The project was exhibited all around the world.
In 1964 Constant published a remarkable essay entitled 'The rise and fall of the avant-garde'. He contended that the real avant-garde had only existed between the two world wars and not after 1945. This latter period had been a quasi-neo type of avant-garde, in his opinion. He took up painting again and started studying the great masters of the past, incorporating what he had discovered into his etchings and paintings. One of the pieces in the Ambassade Hotel derives from this period of time. It seems to depict a classical South European drama.
Constant's work is included in the collections of the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Stedelijk Museum Schiedam, the Cobra Museum in Amstelveen and in countless international museums, too many to mention here.
Read more about Theo Wolvecamp, Karel Appel, Corneille, Brands, Jacques Doucet, Anton Rooskens, Dotremont, Tajiri, Cobra, the locations where the works hang, Wouter Schopman (the story behind the collection).


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The sovereign wealth fund confirmed it hired Pascal Heberling, a senior dealmaker at Cinven until last year, as a senior portfolio manager based in the capital of the United Arab Emirates last month.
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2014: Norwegian biathlete Ole Einar Bjoerndalen wins the 13th Winter Olympics medal of his career, breaking the record set by retired Norwegian cross-country skier Bjorn Daehlie, who won 12 medals from 1992 through 1998. Bjoerndalen earned the medal as part of the gold-medal winning Norwegian team in the biathlon mixed relay, his second medal of the 2014 Winter Olympics.
2008: Fidel Castro resigns the Cuban presidency. His brother Raul was later named as his successor.
2003: Country singer Johnny Paycheck, best known for recording the David Allan Coe song "Take This Job and Shove It," dies from emphysema at the age of 64 in Nashville, Tennessee. Paycheck, whose birth name was Donald Eugene Lytle, suffered from drug and alcohol addiction during his career and served 22 months in jail in 1989-90 for a 1985 shooting incident in which he grazed a man's head with a shot from a .22-caliber pistol. Among the other hits he recorded are "I'm the Only Hell (Mama Ever Raised)," "She's All I Got" and "Mr. Lovemaker."
2001: Film director Stanley Kramer, best known for directing movies such as "The Defiant Ones," "Inherit the Wind," "Judgment at Nuremberg" and "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," dies at the age of 87 in Los Angeles, California, after contracting pneumonia. Kramer also produced such movies "High Noon," "The Wild One" and "The Caine Mutiny." He was nominated for Academy Awards nine times as either producer or director, but never won. However, the movies he worked on won 16 Oscars out of 80 total nominations.
1998: Banjo player and country and gospel singer-songwriter Grandpa Jones dies at age 84 in Nashville, Tennessee. His more famous songs include "T For Texas," "Are You From Dixie," "Night Train To Memphis" and "Mountain Dew." Jones, whose real name was Louis Marshall Jones, is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and began performing on the Grand Ole Opry in 1946. He also was a charter cast member of the TV show "Hee Haw."
1996: Charlie O. Finley, an American businessman best remembered for owning Major League Baseball's Oakland Athletics, dies of heart disease at the age of 77 in Chicago, Illinois. Finley purchased the team while it was located in Kansas City and moved it to Oakland, California, in 1968. During the early 1970s, the A's became a powerhouse, winning three straight World Series from 1972 to 1974 and five straight division titles from 1971 to 1975. Finley's also remembered for pushing for the designated hitter, interleague play and night starts in the postseason and All-Star Game.
1986: The Soviet Union launches the core module of its Mir space station. Weeks later, a crew of two cosmonauts would be sent to man the 56-foot long by 14-foot wide station, which would eventually be expanded with six more modules. The core module provided living quarters for the cosmonauts along with a working compartment for monitoring and commanding the core systems. Mir, which is Russian for peace, would be continually manned for 12 and a half of the 15 years it remained in space. The space station was deorbited on March 23, 2001, and burned up upon re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere.
1985: Cherry Coke in bottles and cans is introduced by the Coca-Cola Company.
1985: Artificial heart recipient William J. Schroeder becomes the first such patient to leave hospital. After having the transplant on Nov. 25, 1984, at Humana Heart Institute International in Louisville, Kentucky, he would end up living for 620 days with the artificial heart before dying from a series of strokes.
1982: Following a performance at the San Antonio Convention Center Arena, a drunken Ozzy Osbourne is arrested for public intoxication after urinating on a monument across the street from the Alamo.
1981: George Harrison is ordered to pay ABKCO Music $587,000 for "subconscious plagiarism" of The Chiffons' song "He's So Fine" in his own song "My Sweet Lord."
1980: Australian rock singer Bon Scott, best known as the original lead singer for AC/DC, dies from choking on his own vomit at the age of 33 in London, England. Scott had passed out after a night of drinking and had been left to sleep in a car owned by an acquaintance. The following morning he was found lifeless in the vehicle. The official cause of death was later listed as "acute alcohol poisoning" and "death by misadventure." While AC/DC considered breaking up after Scott's death, they instead recruited new singer Brian Johnson and released the album "Back in Black" as a tribute to Scott five months after his death.
1976: On the 34th anniversary of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Executive Order 9066, which led to the relocation of Japanese-Americans to internment camps during World War II, President Gerald R. Ford's issues Proclamation 4417 formally rescinding the earlier order.
1972: Sammy Davis Jr. makes his notorious guest appearance on the sitcom "All in the Family," giving the show's main character, white bigot Archie Bunker, a big kiss on the cheek. The ensuing unrestrained laughter from the audience was the longest in television history and the scene had to be cut short in the final print to allow Archie to say the last line on screen.
1967: Actor Benicio del Toro, known for his movie roles in "The Usual Suspects," "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," "Traffic," "Snatch," "21 Grams" and "Sin City," is born in San German, Puerto Rico. Del Toro won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for "Traffic" and also earned another nomination for "21 Grams."
1966: Actress Justine Bateman, best known for playing Mallory Keaton on the 1980s sitcom "Family Ties," is born in Rye, New York.
1963: Singer-songwriter Seal, the Grammy winner best known for songs such as "Crazy" and "Kiss From a Rose," is born Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel in London, England.
1963: Betty Friedan's nonfiction book "The Feminine Mystique," which studied the widespread unhappiness of women in the 1950s and early 1960s, is published. It is widely credited with sparking the beginning of second-wave feminism in the United States.
1957: Singer Falco, best known for the 1985 international hit "Rock Me Amadeus," is born Johann Hölzel in Vienna, Austria. "Rock Me Amadeus" reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts, making Falco the only artist whose principal language was German to score a No. 1 hit in the United States. He died at the age of 40 on Feb. 6, 1998, after his car crashed with a bus on the road linking the towns of Villa Montellano and Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic.
1957: French cyclist Maurice Garin, the winner of the first Tour de France bicycle race in 1903, dies at age 85 in Lens or Haute-Savoie, France. Garin, who's seen here right of center with his arms crossed, also won the second Tour de France, but was stripped of his title, along with eight others, for cheating.
1955: Actor Jeff Daniels, best known for movies such as "The Purple Rose of Cairo," "Terms of Endearment," "Speed" and "Dumb and Dumber," and the HBO drama "The Newsroom," is born in Athens, Georgia.
1945: During World War II, the Battle of Iwo Jima begins with about 30,000 United States Marines landing on the island of Iwo Jima. The invasion had the goal of capturing the entire island, including its three airfields, to provide a staging area for attacks on the Japanese main islands. The island was declared secured by American forces 25 days after the battle began.
1942: President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs Executive Order 9066, allowing the United States military to relocate Japanese-Americans to Japanese internment camps.
1940: Singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson, the founder and frontman of the popular Motown group The Miracles, who is also known for his solo work, is born William Robinson Jr. in Detroit, Michigan. Robinson is best known for hits such as "You've Really Got a Hold on Me," "I Second That Emotion," "Tears of a Clown" and "The Tracks of My Tears." He's also known for writing hit singles for other singers, including "My Guy," "The Way You Do the Things You Do," "My Girl," "Don't Mess With Bill" and "Ain't that Peculiar."
1930: Film director John Frankenheimer, best known for movies such as "Birdman of Alcatraz," "The Manchurian Candidate," "Seven Days in May," "Black Sunday" and "Ronin," is born in Queens, New York. He died on July 6, 2002, from a stroke due to complications following spinal surgery at the age of 72.
1924: Actor Lee Marvin, best known for his roles in movies such as "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance," "Donovan's Reef," "The Killers," "Cat Ballou," "The Professionals" and "The Dirty Dozen," is born in New York City. Marvin won an Academy Award for Best Actor in 1966 for his dual roles in "Cat Ballou." He died of a heart attack at age 63 on Aug. 29, 1987.
1913: Pedro Lascuráin becomes the president of Mexico for less than an hour, making him the world's briefest-serving president ever. Lascuráin was foreign minister for Mexico under President Francisco I. Madero, who was overthrown by Gen. Victoriano Huerta. The coup had also ousted Mexico's vice president and attorney general, making Lascuráin next in line for the presidency under the 1857 Constitution of Mexico. To give his coup some appearance of legality, Huerta had Lascuráin assume the presidency, appoint him as his interior minister -- making Huerta next in line to the presidency -- and then resign.
1878: Thomas Edison patents the phonograph.
1859: Daniel E. Sickles, a New York congressman, is acquitted of killing Philip Barton Key II, his wife's lover and the son of Francis Scott Key, on grounds of temporary insanity. This is the first time the defense had been successfully used in the United States.
1847: The first group of rescuers reaches the Donner Party, who were starving and feeble, with some having turned to cannibalism to survive. Weather conditions were so bad that three rescue groups were required to lead the rest of the survivors to California, the last group arriving in March. Forty-eight members out of an original group of 87 ultimately survived to live in California.
1674: England and the Netherlands sign the Treaty of Westminster, ending the Third Anglo-Dutch War. A provision of the agreement transfers the Dutch colony of New Netherlands, and its capital city of New Amsterdam, to England, which eventually renamed both New York.
1600: The Peruvian stratovolcano Huaynaputina explodes in the most violent eruption in the recorded history of South America.
1473: Mathematician and astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, who formulated a comprehensive heliocentric model that placed the Sun, rather than the Earth, at the center of the universe, is born in Torun, Royal Prussia, Kingdom of Poland.
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Pittsford: Solar farm project proposedBy Bruce Edwards
STAFF WRITER | April 18,2014PITTSFORD A year after rejecting one solar project, the Select Board on Wednesday heard from a Waterbury company about its desire to build a 500-kilowatt community solar project a system that could save the town several thousand dollars a year on its electric bill.
Green Lantern Capital is proposing to build a net metered solar array on private property off Kendall Hill Road with the idea that town government would serve as the anchor customer.
Unlike the plan proposed last year, which encountered strong opposition from some residents and was opposed by the board, the initial outline of the plan presented Wednesday appeared more agreeable to board members.
Luke Shullenberger of Green Lantern Capital told the board his company has entered into a purchase-and-sale agreement with the owners of a five-acre subdivision at the intersection of Route 7 and Kendall Hill Road.
What were proposing to do is a 500-kilowatt-size net metered solar project, said Shullenberger, Green Lanterns managing partner. Its by way of comparison, if you wanted to look at the project thats on the campus of Green Mountain College or the project thats behind McDonalds on Woodstock Avenue, its about three times that size.
Last year, a partner of Green Lantern Capital, proposed building 24 solar arrays on town-owned land around the pump station in the Florence section of town. The project was scaled back to 15 arrays but that did not appease neighbors or the board.
Shullenberger said his project is not sitting smack dab in the middle of a scenic byway or next to an iconic Vermont (landmark).
But Selectman Joe Gagnon said thats all a matter of opinion.
That depends on whos looking at it, said Gagnon, whose comment elicited chuckles from the few people in attendance.
The five-acre parcel is owned by Carmella Carter with the solar farm to be located several hundred feet back from Route 7.
Before moving ahead, however, Shullenberger asked for feedback from the board on whether the plan would be acceptable.
He said the idea is to have town government sign on as the anchor customer to receive power off the system which Green Lantern and its investors would finance at a cost of $1.7 million to $1.8 million.
Town government pays Green Mountain Power $50,000 a year for electricity. Under the net metering system, Shullenberger estimated that he could guarantee the town would be able to save 10 percent, or between $4,700 and $4,800 a year, off its electric bill.
The savings from the solar project proposed last year was half that amount.
Under a net metering system, the solar, wind or hydro power generated is sold to the local power company with the excess power credited to the customer.
Select Board members and Town Manager John Haverstock quizzed Shullenberger about his proposal.
Asked about the terms of the contract, Shullenberger said a typical contract is for 20 years with an option to renew. He said the life span of the fixed-solar array is between 30 and 35 years. He also said in addition to the cost savings to the town, Green Lantern would pay property taxes on the solar facility.
With the town level funding its budget again this year, Select Board Chairman Hank Pelkey said the town will soon need to address the situation.
The other thing we need to think about is that over the last six years the town has pretty much level funded its budget and we havent asked the taxpayers for any increase, Pelkey said. Next year, its going to be different because there (has) been a lot of things that have been voted in, and were going to need to save some money or find other sources of money some place and this looks like a viable option.
Shullenberger said he also intends to approach the School Board as well to gauge their interest.
Theres enough output from the array to give the town everything you need and the schools, he said.
Town government would absorb about 25 percent of the energy generated with the rest allocated to the school and other customers, either within or outside Pittsford, he said.
Before proceeding, he said Green Lantern needs to line up enough customers whether in Pittsford or elsewhere to make the project feasible. For investors, Shullenberger said federal tax credits are a major incentive. Without the tax credits, he said investors would only see returns in the low single digits. He said for community solar projects those credits are not available to municipalities or school districts, making the projects cost prohibitive.
One resident, however, urged caution before the town moves forward.
Jim Rademacher said Green Lanterns proposal is just that and should not be taken as a take-it-or-leave-it proposition. He said the town might get a better deal by asking the projects investors to give up a little on their returns.
Its a proposal and you can make a counter proposal, Rademacher suggested.
Before its next meeting May 7, the board expects to have the outline of a proposed agreement from Green Lantern Capital to look over.
Shullenberger said if everything falls into place, including Public Service Board approval, construction would begin this summer and the system would be online and generating power by fall.
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High definition video is no longer just a quirky addition to the feature list of a digital camera. After the first inclusion of video on a DSLR back in 2008, models of every level from professional through to entry-level cameras are boasting HD movie abilities. The introduction of mirrorless interchangeable models, or Micro System Cameras (MSC), have led to further advances, as without the hassles of a mirror in front of a sensor, capturing video can be as natural for these models as taking stills. Our exclusive test back in the April 2010 issue of What Digital Camera revealed the Lumix GH1 to be the best camera option for HD video fans but, with the arrival of a new challenger, the Canon EOS 550D, will the GH1 maintain its title. Or, will this new cheaper option from Canon steal the show?
For this test we will focus purely on the video abilities of the two cameras, rather than the cameras as a whole and will be looking at functionality, control and quality, as well as value for money.
Click here for the full review of the Canon EOS 550D
Click here for the full review of the Panasonic GH1
Or click on the links below to see the head-to-head test of their video functions
Panasonic GH1
Panasonic Lumix GH1
The Lumix GH1 was only the second MSC model to be launched, and has now been on the market for over a year. Despite another nine models entering the market since, the GH1 is still to be beaten for video. It uses the AVCHD format as its main video file type, though Motion JPEG is also available. Recording is at 1920×1080 pixels, though interlacing its 50/60 frame capture into the 25 or 24fps output to do so, therefore officially classed as 1080i. Choosing a recording size of 1280×720 (720P) allows full progressive output and also offers a 50/60fps output for slow motion filming. It also has by far the longest recording time of any DSLR/MSC camera, offering just a second short of 30mins per clip. For sound, the GH1 is still one of just a few models to offer a built-in stereo microphone and uses its Dolby digital stereo creator to produce full 48kHz audio. There's also an input for an external microphone, though this is a 2.5mm jack rather than a standard 3.5mm, so you'll need an adapter for anything other than Panasonic's own external mic.
Focusing in video continues to be an issue for DSLR and MSC cameras compared to their
camcorder counterparts. The GH1 is the only model to offer continuous auto focusing. This is, in part, thanks to the 14-140mm lens with near-silent focusing, though even using the face detection setting, focus can drift to the background during shooting. Single AF is easier as it allows you to specify when to refocus, by half pressing the shutter button and is surprisingly good, especially when combined with the face detection.
In terms of shooting options the GH1 provides a full range, from full auto to fully manual, with shutter, aperture and program modes filling in the gaps. ISO is also fully adjustable (but not the 3200 setting) or can be set to Auto, and the same goes for the White Balance settings. The on-screen display provides metering information, as well as the ability to provide exposure compensation. As the GH1 is a mirrorless camera, the electronic viewfinder can also be used for video composition, and therefore allows a more natural holding position. The rear LCD features a tilt/rotate bracket, so it can be easily positioned for easy viewing from almost any angle. This is especially useful for low/high level shooting, or when placed on a tripod. The only problem is that despite the adequate 460k dot resolution or 1,440k equiv on the viewfinder, the screen doesn't truly represent the final result. On the camera the picture can look pale and colour cast, when in reality the results are rather impressive once you have them on a computer. The danger here is that you may try and compensate for these colours in camera and spoil the result unnecessarily.
Overall video quality from the GH1 is impressive. Colours are punchy with a deep black and bright, saturated primes. The lens provides sharp detailed subjects, though the aperture range and smaller sensor mean that shallow focusing is difficult to achieve. ISO performance is good up to around 800 but after that does show some signs of noise in shadow areas. AVCHD is a more laborious format to convert for editing but is becoming more widely supported and its quality and compression certainly seems to justify it.
Despite recent drops in the GH1's street price, this is still quite an expensive camera, though the added price is somewhat justified by the inclusion of the 14-140mm lens. Now just under £1000 it may be difficult to justify for all but the video enthusiast but it does come at nearly half the price of Canon's EOS 5D MkII with a lens.
Canon EOS 550D
Canon EOS 550D
This is now the forth EOS to offer HD video but is by far the cheapest. The 550D is an update on previous 500D and at least part of this upgrade was the in the video functionality. Unlike the GH1, this is a fully-fledged DSLR, complete with mirror box and optical viewfinder; therefore it is slightly larger and considerably heavier than its counterpart. It uses the Quicktime MOV format for recording and offers full 1080P (1920×1080) at 30, 25, or 24 fps and also offers the lower 720P HD or 640×480 recording at 50fps for fast moving subjects or slow motion possibilities. It also features a cropped mode, which records at 640×480 with a 7x magnification for increased zoom. The recording time is specified as up to 24mins, but this for VGA (640×480) recording. High definition recording (1080P or 720P) offers a maximum of 12mins recording time per clip. Sound is recorded via a mono internal mic at 44.1kHz (Linear PCM), though full stereo can be achieved via the 3.5mm mic input with use of external devices.
Unlike earlier video-capable DSLRs, the 550D offers some auto focus functionality during capture, though this is slightly limited. The Quick focus live view method of flipping the mirror back down can only be used before recording, but the contrast-detect method, known as Live mode can be achieved during. Face detection can be deployed in this mode too, allowing quicker and more accurate focusing onto faces in the scene, though the focusing is slow to react and struggled to lock on in low light, compared to the GH1. In practice I found manually focusing quicker to use, thanks to the short rotation of the front element for focusing.
It is nice to see creative exposure video options for the 550D rather than being limited to just an auto setting, and therefore some may question the benefits of the 7D over it for video. It features a choice of Manual or Auto, with white balance and ISO also fully adjustable. Like the GH1 it also has a direct record button on the back but the camera still needs to be in Movie mode, otherwise this just acts as a Live View mode selector. The Quick menu allows you to change the main video options without leaving the live screen, though some functions, still require full menu access.
The rear screen on the EOS 550D doesn't have the benefit of a tilt and swivel mechanism. However, the screen quality is superb. In fact, the image on the back almost looks more impressive than the final result. The colours are accurate and the exposure is spot on though, so there's no danger of you ruining your image trying to correct the screen. The screen is also much higher resolution than on the GH1, standing at 1024k-dot resolution providing, in theory, a sharper image. However, fine focusing is still difficult using an electronic screen as with all non-optical sources.
The finished video does look impressive with good colour depth and exposure. Noise was prevalent using the higher 3200 and 6400 but at lower values remained crisp. Images were perhaps not as crisp as expected, and even when using a more professional lens, they lacked the crispness shown from the EOS 7D and 5D MkII models. The MOV format does make previewing easier, as they can be viewed straight from your browser using QuickTime player or even Adobe Bridge. This does come with the penalty of larger file sizes and reduced clip lengths, however.
The EOS 550D is one of the more affordable ways to gain full HD video recording and with an impressive arsenal of lenses available, it certainly opens up creative possibilities. The kit lens is limiting though, and a better lens, the price difference with the GH1 is negligible.
Video specs
Panasonic Lumix GH1
Price £970
Sensor 12.1MP LiveMOS (MicroFourThirds)
Format AVCHD / QuickTime Motion JPEG
Video Size
AVCHD 1920 x 1080, 50i/60i (output is 25fps/24fps), 1280 x 720, 50p/60p
Motion Jpeg 1280 x 720, 30fps / 320 x 240, 30fps / 640 x 480, 30fps / 848 x 480, 30fps
Audio Dolby Digital Stereo creator
Input 2.5mm stereo Mic
Output miniHDMI (1080i), USB 2.0
Max clip length 29.59min
Aperture control Yes
Shutter control Yes
ISO control Yes (Auto, 100-1600)
Quick record button Yes
LCD 3in TFT 460k
Dimensions 124×89.6×45.2mm
Weight 385g (body only)
Canon EOS 550D
Price £690
Sensor 18MP CMOS (APS-C)
Format MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM)
Video Size
Mov (quicktime) 1920 x 1080 (29.97/ 25/ 23.976fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94/ 50 fps),
640 x 480 (59.94/ 50 fps)
Audio Linear PCM
Input 3.5mm stereo Mic
Output miniHDMI, USB
Max clip length 12mins (HD) /24min (VGA)
Aperture control Yes
Shutter control Yes
ISO control Yes (Auto, 100-6400)
Quick record button Yes
LCD 3in TFT 1024k
Dimensions 128.8×97.3x62mm
Weight 530g (body only)
Sound and Verdict
Sound Quality
Sound is something that perhaps hasn't been top priority in the advancement of DSLR/MSC video modes, and as a result it can often be fairly poor. Early models relied on a single mono source on the body and no option for external inputs.
The GH1 is a slight exception as it includes full stereo sound and a Dolby digital surround creation built in to the body, it also offers an external mic input, such as Panasonic's own mini boom mic. Though due to the 2.5mm socket, most third party mics will require a 3.5 to 2.5mm adapter to connect them.
The 550D sticks with the basic mono microphone built into the body for general use but it does, at least, offer external stereo input via a 3.5mm socket.
Both models record the sound at a relatively high sample rates simular to that of CD quality. However, despite the superior stereo microphone, the GH1's audio sounded slightly muffled compared to the 550D when played back via headphones. Though this may have been a result of the surround sound processing. One thing missing from any of these type of cameras, is a method of monitoring the sound when recording – something that would be almost a necessity for any serious filmaker.
Panasonic GH1 audio sample
Canon 550D audio sample
The results of this test were far closer than we ever expected and, as such, making a clear-cut decision on the best model for video is not easy. We had to be very clear that these scores were for the video use only, as both cameras have already been tested and overall we believe the EOS 550D to be the stronger camera.
In video terms the GH1 does have some advantages over the 550D: the focusing is quicker in low light, and offers continuous focusing – though not overly effectively; the inbuilt microphone is stereo; the lens is far superior; clip length is longer and files smaller; the LCD screen can be angled for viewing, and the electronic viewfinder can be used during video too. On the EOS 550D's side: the screen quality is much higher and gives a more accurate representation of the image; the ISO range goes higher for low light shooting; the mic input is a standardised 3.5mm; it offers a greater array of lenses; it offers a full progressive HD capture in a more useable MOV format, and it is cheaper to buy.
The actual size difference between the two cameras is actually less in practical terms than the specs would suggest, and once lenses are taken into consideration the weight is practically the same. In real terms you would be happy with the results from either of these cameras. The Canon's videos are slightly more natural where the Panasonic's are punchier but neither come close to HD video produced by the EOS 5D MkII, or even the EOS 7D, and therefore both are a compromise. As a complete package, the Lumix GH1 offers everything you would need. However, If you are looking to expand into a video system, by adding more lenses with a move to upgrade to the likes of the 5D in the future, the 550D makes perfect sense and, being the cheapest here, it is a better starting point for most.
Panasonic Lumix GH1
Canon EOS 550D


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Thompson will read from her new book, "Bay Leaves and Cinnamon Sticks: Life
Is," a fictional story that traces a woman's life journey as a Jamaican immigrant
who settles in America. (She initially planned to visit campus March 24, but her appearance had to be rescheduled.)
She will appear April 14 at the Richard Henson Center from 4-to-6 p.m., where
she'll also sign copies of the novel and another book she wrote for children.
The public is invited.
Thompson and her family left their native Jamaica in the 1960s. She entered Howard
University in Washington, where she earned three degrees, including a doctorate
in English literature.
a brief stint as a journalist, she found her calling as an educator. She good-naturedly
refers to herself as "Jamerican."
became the University of Maryland Eastern Shore's 13th leader in
July 2002. During her tenure enrollment grew nearly 25 percent and she
pushed academic departments to achieve peer-review accreditations.
28 degree programs have earned that credential, including the business school
and the pharmacy program; a graduate degree she vigorously campaigned to garner
state approval.
When Thompson announced her retirement from UMES' presidency, she wistfully mentioned
looking forward to finishing a novel she longed to produce. Since leaving UMES,
she has been honored for career accomplishments by the Thurgood Marshall
College Fund and the Black College Alumni Hall of Fame.
book jacket summary says "Bay Leaves" focuses "on age-old, societal behaviors
and relationships, with a modern twist. Ambition and love trigger noble acts
alongside infidelity and intrigue."
also "explores issues of immigration, blended families, generational differences,
sexual preferences, wealth and poverty."
backdrop for the story of Millie, the main character, is "the beautiful
simplicity of a Caribbean island, Jamaica, and the man-made sophistication of
New York City … (a) dichotomy (that) brings to life some unforgettable
characters, displaying contemporary and unconventional attitudes towards
sexuality and culture."
reviews on the Amazon.com website give Thompson high marks for her
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'What is it? Wednesday'
September 20, 2012 —
School has begun and with it starts a whole new year of "What is it? Wednesdays" in my husband John's 12th grade social studies classes at Sullivan West.
What is "What is it? Wednesday" you ask? Well, are you old enough to have used the gramophone, 45 records, eight-track tapes, the Walkman or only the Ipod?
For kids who are on the edge of remembering 9/11 (the current crop of seniors was six or seven at that time) "What is it? Wednesday" is a mid-week diversion from the regular classroom routine, a kind of high school "show and tell" and a guessing game in which students try to figure out the use or identity of an antique or by-gone artifact. It only takes a few minutes and is a fun way to connect students to history, past ways of life and the local community.
And I think for John it is a way to remember and honor people and places. For instance, there is a rusted piece of metal harness John found when walking with our neighbor Anthony Connolly (Anthony had Parkinson's disease and this was one of the last times he was able to manage going into the woods by his old home.) Anthony actually knew the name of the horse that had worn the harness. Then there is the wooden peg that John pried out of our crumbling family barn (now gone, too). The pegs were used instead of nails. They are a testament to the craftsmanship and hard work of our ancestors. There's even an old, perfectly intact inkwell that my husband found years ago when a bulldozer had done some excavating in the Narrowsburg School playground. It was like a seashell washed up on the beach—an echo of kids playing generations ago.
Items have come from students themselves, other teachers and friends. Oakum is a twisted, seaweed looking hemp fiber used as a kind of caulk in old ships—a gift from my sister, Nancy, who loved the idea of "What is it? Wednesday." The metal maple syrup tap was brought in by former student Nick Shevak and the bed warming stone is from my friend Rebecca Nevin-Gales.
We have also collected many bits and pieces over the years ourselves from yard sales and junk shops and now have a stock of stuff like the antique curling iron, daguerreotypes, and the plastic insert for a 45 record (they are often stumped by it.) All these are considered part of the classic "What is it Wednesday" canon. The cow magnet (a magnet a cow is made to swallow to collect any nails or metal it might have ingested) is a favorite. The farm kids typically get that one right away.


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Spaulding ladies going strongJuly 31,2013
Spaulding ladies going strong
Sixty wonderful ladies, all graduates of Spaulding High School, were in attendance this year at the 15th Annual Spaulding High School Ladies Luncheon, held at John Rileys Hilltop Restaurant on July 25. Those lovely ladies were as varied in age as walks of life, and happily represented their graduating classes, ranging from 1937 to 1982.
Our theme for this years gathering was Lets Survive Breast Cancer in honor of all SHS women graduates, and those who had gone before us. We acknowledged and celebrated the five breast cancer survivors attending the luncheon, and then we silently reflected on our losses as we all knew there was no one in the room who hadnt been affected, in some way, by this dreaded disease. We all sincerely look forward to the day when breast (and other) cancers are easily detected and treated, and become a manageable illness with only positive results. As part of the festivities a raffle for an embroidered blanket was held and raised a humble donation of $170, which was sent to the Vermont Chapter of the American Cancer Society.
On behalf of this years SHS Ladies Luncheon, let me say being together again made us happy, offering the donation made us proud, and the opportunity to be together again next year will be worth the wait.
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July 15, 2004
Bluefield State College
Board of Governors
July 15, 2004
Members Present: Mr. Norris Kantor, Mr. Daniel Frost, Mr. Jack Caffrey, Mr. Jeff Forlines, Ms. Ann Crowe, Dr. Louis Aikens, Dr. Frank Ball, Mr. Jack Stafford, Mr. Kevin Pruitt, Mr. Edward Knight, III
Members Absent: Mr. John Barnes, Dr. Lyn Guy, The Reverend Garry Moore
Staff Present: Dr. Albert Walker, Mr. Jim Nelson, Dr. Tom Eaves, Dr. David Perkins, Dr. Tom Blevins, and Mrs. Vivian Sidote
Guest Present: Mrs. Peggy Turnbull, Mrs. Joan Buchanan
In absence of Chairman John Barnes, Vice Chairman Norris Kantor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Oath of Office
Mr. Kantor administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Edward Knight, III and Mr. Kevin Pruitt, and Ms. Remona Finney notarized the oath of office. Mr. Kantor welcomed both members to the Board of Governors.
Approval of Minutes
Mr. Kantor asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the June 2004 meeting of the Board of Governors. Hearing no changes or modifications, the minutes stood approved as submitted.
New River Community and Technical College Report
NRCTC President Perkins reported:
1. the NRCTC catalog is now in draft form;
2. accreditation self-study team members are in a midst of a two-day strategic planning exercise;
3. Dr. Blanks and he have talked to Dr. Taylor, Higher Learning Commission Director regarding a possible November 15-17, 2004 site visit by the Higher Learning Commission team. Dr. Perkins said this would make it possible for the recommendation of the HLC accreditation committee to be reviewed at the regularly scheduled January 24, 2005 meeting of the Higher Learning Review Board;
4. a request for the status of the Greenbrier County Library Board of Trustees' proposal. There was extensive discussion concerning this proposal. Mr. Stafford said that he thought it would be advisable to request a statement regarding the proposal from the State Attorney General. Mr. Kantor and Lewisburg attorney/State Senator Guills will review legal matters germane to the proposal and report their findings to the Board of Governors, and;
5. the status of the availability of the State Department of Highways building adjacent to the NRCTC/Greenbrier Valley campus. Dr. Perkins mentioned that there are two primary considerations related to this building - 1) a lease by the Department of Highways and 2) the need for a new roof for the facility. Mr. Stafford requested confirmation that NRCTC would be responsible for costs associated with the use/maintenance of the building. There was discussion concerning this. It was decided that an agreement should be developed, stipulating that any costs arising from use/maintenance of this building would be paid by NRCTC.
Election of Officers
Mr. Caffrey made a nomination to retain Mr.John Barnes as chair and Mr. Norris Kantor as Vice Chair. A motion was made and seconded (DFrost/JCaffrey) to close nominations. Motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Academic and Student Affairs Report
Dr. Eaves gave a briefing on several position searches. Searches are underway for two education faculty members, a math faculty member, an economic/marketing faculty member, and an electrical engineering technology-robotics faculty member, and Dr. Eaves also noted that an accounting faculty position had recently been vacated. The speech faculty position search has been completed and an offer will be extended early next week. An offer has been made and accepted for the first position in education with a reading specialization and interviews have been completed for the second education position. Interviews will be held next week for the math position and a decision will be made the following week. The economics/marketing and electrical engineering technology positions are on hold because of funding. Offers have been made for one-year visiting instructors in marketing and electrical engineering technology.
Two rounds of candidate interviews for the men's basketball coaching position have been conducted.
Dr. Eaves presented a quick briefing on enrollment. He indicated that enrollment for both summer sessions in Bluefield was ahead of year-ago figures. He also gave a synopsis of the number of classes offered in the fall semester by BSC - 518 (433 Bluefield, 33 Beckley, 32 Lewisburg, 18 Mt. View, 2 Nicholas County). There was discussion concerning adjunct faculty for engineering technology.
Concord University/Bluefield State College
Dr. Eaves indicated that Dr. Walker and he met with Dr. Beasley and other staff members on Monday afternoon and discussed HB2224-mandated collaboration efforts between Bluefield State College and Concord. An agreement was reached regarding the development of a year-end report by early August in anticipation that LOCEA might ask for this information. Mr. Stafford indicated that both institutions need to be commended on the work that has been done.
President Report
Dr. Walker gave a Powerpoint presentation of major activities that have taken place since the last meeting.
Mr. Forlines indicated that it would be helpful to have some type of orientation to help new Board members develop a more thorough understanding of the issues that the Board of Governors considers. Dr. Walker said he would investigate orientation options.
Dr. Walker asked Board members to keep copies of this Powerpoint presentation because it outlines the Institution's goals and objectives for the new academic year. He said the biggest goal is the accreditation of NRC&TC.
Executive Session
A motion was made and seconded (JCaffrey/JForlines) to enter into executive session 8:35 p.m.
Post-Executive Session
Following approval of a motion to return to the regular meeting's business of the Board, a motion was made and seconded (KPruitt/FBall) to approve Dr. Walker's salary increase to become effective on September 1, 2004. Another motion was made and seconded (Dfrost/KPruitt) to approve the effective date of the salary increase for the NRCTC President to be September 1, 2004. Motion carried.
Next Meeting
The next meeting of the BSC Board of Governors is scheduled for August 19, 2004
Dr. Ball indicated that several years ago the College dropped the grades 5-12 Teacher Education specialization to grades 5-9 which was covered middle school and early high school. He said it may be advisable to reconsider this position with the possibility of expanding the grades included in the specialization. Dr. Eaves and Dr. Ball were asked to review this matter and report their findings to the Board.
Executive Session #2
A motion was made (EKnight) to re-enter executive session 9:00 p.m.
Post-Executive Session #2
Mr.Knight indicated that the motion regarding the NRCTC President's salary was invalid, because the community college board was vested with the responsibility of approving Dr. Perkins' salary. Mr. Frost requested that his previous motion be rescinded.
A motion was made and seconded (FBall/KPruitt) to adjourn the meeting at 9:14 p.m. Motion carried.
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One Loss Changes Everything
The Padres lost last night.
Time to press the panic button!
Just kidding, but it's absolutely incredible how one loss can affect the morale of this die-hard fan.
I didn't listen to the game; in fact, I haven't listened to any part of a game since Tuesday night. But when I heard the score last night, my mood was instantly deflated. It was such a weird feeling. I was angry at the team and definitely disappointed. Later I found out the final score: 3-0. That made me even more bummed out. I knew we would probably only have a few hits.
I was probably bummed out mostly because of the simple fact that we lost. We just won a huge series in Arizona, and then we go to Colorado and lost the first game. Plus, it was a shut-out. That just doesn't happen at Coors Field. I know we're capable of winning the next two games, but that first loss was deflating.
The question is, why did we lose? Three reasons: we didn't hit, we were in Colorado, and Kouz made an error.
Yes, my dear boy Koozie made an error that cost us two runs. It was a routine grounder that went right under his glove. It was terribly painful for me to watch. He was the last third baseman in all of baseball to have an error this season. His defense is definitely his best feature as a baseball player. I'm so proud of my boy for being as solid as he has been, but his error came at the wrong time.
I just found this picture. SO CUTE!!
Chris Young threw six innings, but only gave up one earned run. The other two were, of course, on Kouz's error. We got six hits total in the game, but NO RUNS. The Rockies' pitchers were so good. Tony Gwynn had two hits, but that about it.
Tonight is Josh Geer against Jason Hammel. The Padres need to get this win tonight. Just please, don't wear the sand.
(photo credit: upi.com)
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It was a very tough game in Colorado last night. They just could not hit! Nice picture of Kouz. I like it🙂 Can't believe that was the first error of the season. We really need to win today!!!
Even though the Padres lost, they've been on fire lately, right? It is quite frustrating though. My moods always change rapidly when the Sox win or lose.
Sucks that your padres lost. I can't believe that was his first error.
Errors will happen. Keep the faith and here's to the next winning streak.
Geer has been inconsistant this year, but he has maintained a very low WHIP! That is impressive, I like his command although he is not overpowering! I like the Padres to win tonight, just so you know!
Baseball is such roller coaster ride. The ups and downs are enough to drive any fan crazy, especially die-hards like us.Russhttp://wight4256.mlblogs.com


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The Ethical Use of Internet Cloud Based Apps and Social Media (ICASM) in Health Care
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Deborah C. Peel, MD will be participating on a panel at Hofstra University for their ICASM Symposium
Panel Title: The Ethics of ICASM in Healthcare: Social Policy, Legal Responses, and Medical Strategy
Moderator: Corinne Kyriacou, Ph.D., Hofstra University School of Education, HHS
* Deborah Peel, M.D., Patient Privacy Rights
* Brian Mulligan, North Shore-LIJ Health System
* Michele Mathes, J.D., American College of Physicians
* Scott Gottlieb, M.D., New York University Medical Center
View the Symposium Agenda Here
Register Here
More details are below and on the Symposium Site
"Welcome to Hofstra University and The Ethical Use of Internet Cloud Based Apps and Social Media (ICASM) in Health Care conference. This conference is the first major event of the Hofstra Bioethics Center. The Center, sponsored by the University, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra and the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine, represents an interdisciplinary effort to advance the study of bioethics and to bring the fruits of that study to the worlds of healthcare and biomedical research.
Today we will explore the benefits and the risks of ICASM in healthcare and medical research. Reliance on cloud-based apps by health care professionals, scientists, lawyers, IT personnel, and health educators brings efficiency and promises better healthcare to patients. But this development comes with risks to security and privacy. Similarly, social media gives individual patients and patient groups a means of sharing healthcare information quickly and widely. Social media's online communities can provide useful information to biomedical researchers, physicians and patients and can foster a productive sharing of information among these players. Yet, social media also comes with ethical risks.
Each of four conference panels will consider the benefits that ICASM offers to healthcase professionals, hospitals, other healthcare facilities, medical researchers and patients, and each of the panels will consider the ethical obligations such modes of instantaneous information sharing should impose on each stakeholder. To encourage wide participation, dialogue and cooperation, conference panels will be plenary, with adequate time provided for panel discussions and for question and answer sessions."
View more and register at: http://www.hofstra.edu/Community/culctr/culctr_events_ICASM.html


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Events » Adult Education Classes » Drawing Class
Drawing Class
Natural Beauty: Drawing Trees from the Roots Up
Date: Friday, May 24, 2013
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Educator: Jamie Sweetman
Type: Drawing Class
Celebrate the beauty of nature with artist Jamie Sweetman as she leads a series of drawing classes in the galleries and garden. Students practice essential drawing techniques aimed at better understanding natural forms.
Take a walk through the Norton Simon's garden and explore the diverse sampling of trees, including a Moreton Bay fig and a cockspur coral tree. In this final session, participants are encouraged to make cross counter line drawings to better understand the natural forms found in trees.
Meets in Entrance Gallery | All levels of experience are welcome. Each class is $20 ($16 for members), and space is limited to 18 participants. All materials and admission to the galleries on the day of class are included. | Online registration is required. For further information, contact the Education Department at (626) 844-6980.


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With winter just beginning it's time to think about tackling the winter wonderland. Since Michigan has more ski areas than any other state, what better way to enjoy this winter than by gliding down one of Michigan's 40+ downhill skiing resorts? Here are just some of the resorts that you will find as you explore the Pure Michigan snowscape.
Shanty Creek has earned the respect of downhill skiers, snowboarders and a "Best Downhill Terrain In The Midwest" award. Don't miss your chance for Michigan skiing with Shanty Creek!
Located in the Upper Peninsula, Mount Bohemia has the longest runs with the highest vertical and deepest powder in the Midwest. This hidden secret is a true treasure for skiers.
Caberfae Peaks in Cadillac boasts Michigan's highest lift-served peaks and some of the state's biggest downhill skiing slopes. Skiers and will enjoy the best advanced, intermediate and novice skiing in Michigan.
Crystal Mountain in the city of Thompsonville provides the best in northern Michigan skiing and snowboarding. Crystal Mountain is known for offering some of the best excitement a northern Michigan skiing resort can provide.
Swiss Valley entices folks with 11 downhill skiing runs, a 225 vertical foot peak (highest in Southwest Michigan) and seven lifts, including two quads and one triple.
Discover a place that's luxurious yet relaxed, nearby yet far away at the Homestead Resort . Homestead features snowsports without crowds and magical moments for families, sparkling fires, candlelit dinners as well as romantic interludes for couples.
Boasting more than two dozen runs, Mt.Brighton is the largest ski resort in Southeastern Michigan. After hitting the slopes warm up at the Hot Wax Café or grab a bite at Bauery Bar and Grill.
If you're just starting out or have been anxious to learn how to ski or snowboard there's a great program being offered by more than 20 resorts across the state throughout January designed to help beginners. Check out the Michigan Snowsports Industries Association site to learn more. We should also mention that 4th graders ski for free! Fourth graders can obtain a "Cold is Cool" Ski & Ride Passport that gives them up to three free lift tickets or trail passes at 20 participating ski areas. Click here for details.
For your reference, here is a list of the northern Michigan and Upper Peninsula slopes that are open now for skiing:
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Winners included, first place, Rey Guerrero, Danny Guerrero and Eric Guerrero; second place, Jason Perez, Rudy Flores and Joshua Perez; and third place: Daniel Longoria, David Longoria and Geronimo Rodriguez.
Proceeds from this event will go toward this year's Vacation Bible School set for June 17-21 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Children, ages 4 to 12, are invited to join this year's "Son Surf" VBS. For more information, call Roxanne Rodriguez at 358-6424.