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Ryan Lochte has his very own reality show coming out in April and a new teaser gives a glimpse into the life of the Olympic gold medalist.
First and foremost, Lochte's all-important catchphrase, "Jeah," is explained -- in detail -- by the swimmer in the new promo clip for "What Would Ryan Lochte Do?"
"If you say it like how it's spelled, it's 'jeah,' but that's boring -- no one wants to hear that," he says. "So you really have to put that enfidence on that 'J.'
"That 'j' and 'e', that's the key part. And then the 'ah' kinda just, flows," he adds.
The 11-time gold medalist, who has trouble keeping track of his winnings, gives viewers a look into his world of partying, dating, and training (so there's plenty of footage of Ryan in just his Speedo, ladies).
There's plenty going on in this clip (which Anderson Cooper watched and asked for "20 seconds" of his life back after viewing). Ryan shows off his shoes, his abs, his golf skills (he sucks), gets drunk, trains for an upcoming swim meet while hung over and, of course, tries to pick up pretty girls.
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As the semester winds down and the pressure of finals week starts to creep closer, nearly 140 St. John Fisher College students decided to roll up their sleeves to volunteer for the 2013 Project Community Convergence (PCC), led by Students With A Vision (SWAV).
On Saturday, April 13, and Saturday, April 20, the students spent their days in five Rochester City Schools providing them with a makeover. Schools No. 2, 7, 10, 34, and Monroe High School were the lucky recipients of these efforts. At Monroe and School No. 2, the group organized classrooms and closets. And Schools No. 7, 10, and 34 received freshly painted classrooms. In addition, the volunteers stationed at School No. 34 spread mulch and cleaned up the grass around the school during the first weekend.
Brandie Rice, one of the co-coordinators of the event, has been working with the committee since the beginning of the school year to prepare and finalize all of the details leading up to PCC.
"I volunteered last year for PCC and loved being able to help the Rochester community, especially in the schools. I am an education major, which is why I was inspired to help plan and coordinate the event," said Rice. "This entire event depends on the volunteers who willingly give their time to the Rochester community and we had very flexible and cooperative volunteers!"
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Oakleaf Village of Toledo began construction on Tuesday of a $6.3 million memory care facility that will provide assisted living to residents diagnosed with dementia.
The Grove will be the newest addition to Oakleaf Village senior assisted care facility. Officials marked the beginning of construction with a ceremony attended by representatives of the Ohio Assisted Living Association and Alzheimers Association Northwest Ohio. The project is expected to be completed in about a year.
The new center will be a one-level 30,000 square foot building located on the 10.5 acre campus at 4220 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. in Sylvania Township.
Memory care units are needed all across Ohio, said Jean Thompson, executive director of Ohio Assisted Living Association.
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Renewed Efforts In Congress To Expand Oregon's Wilderness By Rachael McDonald • Jun 29, 2015 Rachael McDonald Oregon U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley introduced a bill last week to expand wilderness in the state. The legislation has failed to pass 3 times in Congress. The bill would designate more than 200 thousand acres of land as wilderness or national recreation areas. The bill creates the Devils Staircase Wilderness in the Oregon Coast Range southwest of Eugene. It also expands the Wild Rogue Wilderness. Josh Laughlin with the conservation group Cascadia Wildlands says he's hopeful public support can help get the bill passed this time. Senator Wyden Pushing For Highway Funding By Desmond O'Boyle • Jun 22, 2015 columbiariverreview.com Oregon U.S. Senator Ron Wyden pushed for increased and long term highway funding during an address to a congressional committee, last week. 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Be still, my soul: The Lord is on thy side;
With patience bear they cross of grief or pain.
Leave to thy God to order and provide;
In every change He faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: Thy best, thy heav'nly Friend
Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
Be still, my soul: Thy God doth undertake
Be still my soul: The hour is hastening on
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Welcome to the Forums, Stang!Hope to hear more out of you in the future.(Off-topic, but I've gotten so many tickets at the Buckeye speed trap, I'm sure I've put every cop's kid thru college by now). ;)
Welcome Stang. I was diagnosed the 13th of october, but I know I was infected in july 2002. The analyst made me a PCR. A test that measures the amount of HIV antigen p24. My count was 23 (a negative count was under 0,25). She said she believed my infection was 2,5 or 3 years old. She was right!
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Take a swing through Alexandria, Cairo, Luxor, Aswan or a number of locations on Egypt's Red Sea and one may find hotels with such luxury and opulence that they may stagger the mind. There are fabulous Sheratons, Four Seasons, Ritz Carltons, not to mention any number of other high end establishments. However, once removed from these popular tourist destinations, one sometimes feels lucky to find a bed to sleep in.
Specifically, most of Egypt Western Oasis, though growing in popularity due to the number of antiquities unearthed in these regions and the beauty of the desert, lack the comfortable amenities found elsewhere. Forget swimming pools and even television, just give me a good air conditioner. This is the Sahara Desert, after all.
Then, in one of the most historic of Egypt's Oasis, the Kharga, we suddenly find Solymar. This is a big name in hotels, with facilities scattered all about the world, and of course throughout Egypt. And while most of the big chains have thus far avoided the more remote regions such as the desert oasis, it is nice to find a full fledged, comfortable hotel with just about every amenity one might wish for in the larger cities.
In fact, the Solymar Pioneer at Kharga, located only about five minutes from the new airport, is not so much simple lodging as a desert experience. They can provide quality accommodations, but also tours, safari packages and apparently even equipment. They will take you on desert biking tours and other specialized journeys, and as it turns out, Solymar has hotels in several of the Western Oasis, so one may even plan an entire desert vacation around this hotel chain.
This hotel features rooms with direct dial telephones, satellite TV, individually controlled air conditioning, full private baths, a mini fridge and even has non smoking rooms, sometimes a rarity in Egypt. Each room also has a balcony. For fun there is indeed a swimming pool, volleyball, basketball and tennis courts, a fitness room, and even a billiard table. Other amenities include several shops, a small library and business facilities, though most of us will not be conducting business in the middle of a desert. In many of the oasis hotels, one will be happy to find a reasonable restaurant within their hotel, but here there are a number to choose from, including the Palm restaurant, an oriental restaurant, and a lobby cafe. In addition, the Oasis open air BBQ bar also serves food, or one may visit the Mirage bar.
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Great body wash. Fragrance free and has no smell that i can detect. Feels good going on and lathers up nicely. I wanted a pump on this so I bought two of the matching cetaphil lotion, which has the same bottle, and use the pump from that for my bottle of this. I have had serious eczema issues this winter and both this cleanser and the matching lotion have helped my skin improve. I only take showers and it works great for that.
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Time will tell if my skin finds this irritating but shower #1 w/ this wash was outstanding!The texture is lotion-like, yet it foams/bubbles just enough.Post-shower, I felt clean and moisturized.I wish it came w/ a pump but I picked up a plastic pump dispenser at the beauty supply store and it fit beautifully.
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Written by White Winter Sun on 19.04.2010 at 21:10
The second in a series of video clips featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the recording sessions for the new Blind Guardian album can be viewed at this location (the first one remains available here). The clip was recorded in November 2009 at the Twilight Hall studio and contains excerpts of the songs "A Voice in the Dark" (intro/outro) and "Wheel of Time" (demo version). Enjoy.
Written by krystal-moon on 24.05.2010 at 14:10
CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!! Sooooooooo excited!!!!!!! And I know EXACTLY where I'm going to be at 20:00 on the 12th of October...
Written by Fat & Sassy! on 25.05.2010 at 23:12
Hope it's better than their last!
Written by Lord_Regnier on 26.05.2010 at 00:36
Should not be too hard.
Written by Fat & Sassy! on 26.05.2010 at 00:49
Written by Lord_Regnier on 26.05.2010 at 00:36
Should not be too hard.
Written by Lord_Regnier on 26.05.2010 at 00:51
I only meant that BG have made much better albums than ATITM in the past.
Written by krystal-moon on 24.05.2010 at 14:10
You'll be trying to escape The Curse Of Feanor as you ride Into the Strom on this Journey Through the Dark in search of the Tommyknockers' Bright Eyes? :O ........... I'm just sayin'... that's what I'll be doing.
Anyway, I'm pumped for some new Blind Guardian. Hope it's better than their last!
Written by krystal-moon on 26.05.2010 at 14:08
No, no, no! You've got it ALL wrong:
I'll be Somewhere Far Beyond travelling to A Mourning Hall, to hear the Bard's Song of a Past and Future Secret and Imaginations from the Other Side. And I shall wait till he sings the Final Chapter, And the Story Ends.
Written by Fat & Sassy! on 26.05.2010 at 16:46
Oh and about their last album... (To be less poetic than your opinion) It was like someone took a Blind Guardian album, farted all over it, and served it as an appetizer at a metal feast, not even a main course. Ironically, it was about as appetizing as eating a napkin. D: (... if any of that made sense)
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Written by krystal-moon on 26.05.2010 at 17:12
How come you think BG would have a bigger crowd here than they do in the states? I'm honestly curious, never been, and haven't the slightest idea what the metal scene is like.
Written by krystal-moon on 26.05.2010 at 17:12
The Calm After the Storm would be a great BG song title, makes me think of something instrumental maybe, or very Past and Future Secretish. I'd go to their page and suggest that RIGHT NOW.
Written by Fat & Sassy! on 26.05.2010 at 17:46
Well, I could go on for ages about the scene here, but I'll try and keep it short. Classic bands like Maiden and Priest have a pretty decent fanbase... just like anywhere else. There are a handful of power metal bands that have a decent fanbase (like Dragonforce and Nightwish). Thrash, Death, Black, and whatever else kind of metal have a very small underground fanbase. To sum it up, if you're not a metalcore band in the states, the support in the metal scene is pretty pathetic. Makes me
Written by Fat & Sassy! on 26.05.2010 at 17:46
I said calm BEFORE the storm, but you gave me an idea with your post and it's mistake. How about an exciting, peaceful instrumental called Calm Before the Storm, then an epic called The Storm, and then an acoustic track called Calm After the Storm?! Sounds pretty epic if you ask me. :O
Written by krystal-moon on 27.05.2010 at 01:21
Wow, and here I was thinking the metal scene in the US could beat us Italians to a pulp any day! The only thing I maybe envy (if I got the right idea) is that people who like Power-ish Metal (or the less "dramatic" aspects of metal) are not looked down upon, while here, or at least in Rome, (that's where I grew up) it's considered sissy music between the metallers...I was actually punched by this behemoth cause I was 14 and liked Helloween (ok, to be fair I'm also Arabic and he's kinda Hitler's brother or something).
Written by krystal-moon on 27.05.2010 at 01:21
You see? Even my mistakes are intelligent...I'm just perfect, and you really can't deny it, so there...
Right...back to business; we need a plan here. I say you find me a golden see shell, and I'll look for a squid costume. Then we go grab Hansi and drag him into a recording studio in the middle of nowhere. We tell him we have a great idea about this major hit that will grab the metal world by its nose hairs, but that we'll give him the project in exchange for his voice. He has three days to write this masterpiece, and if he fails by sunset on the third day we'll turn him into a yapping, blonde, very bad copy of Britney Spears. We take his voice, then destroy all the recording studio's around the world, so he can't find a place to finish his work. You then get to keep his voice, become BG's new front man, and write the new Epic of the century (obviously I want half the money). I think it's a perfect plan...but that's just obvious...because well...you know...me...I invented the concept of perfection...ok I'm finished, I promise...I'll shut up now...zip..
Written by Fat & Sassy! on 27.05.2010 at 01:51
Whoa, whoa, whoa, WAIT! You got *punched* because you liked *Helloween*? What kind of alternate reality do you live in? Narnia? :O I'm sorry, but that is the most absurd thing I've heard in a very long time. I find it pretty funny tbh. XD I mean, maybe he thought you were The Keeper of the Seven Keys, and he locked himself out... of... his... house... and... alright, I'll stop that lame joke right there. D: Anyhoo, that's pretty ridiculous (as if I haven't enforced this point enough). I think in order for people over here to consider power metal offensively sissy, other genres would have to be more popular. In fact, I didn't even *know* what power metal was until high school (Thanks to a random Blind Guardian album I bought). I'm sorry to hear of such prejudices from these Italian Metal Nazis.
Written by Fat & Sassy! on 27.05.2010 at 01:51
Holy shit. That was epic. XD I... I'm not gonna even TRY and top that story/plan. I mean, it's just way to perfect. One thing though... It seems unfair that I become the frontman for Blind Guardian when you don't get a place in the band. Tell you what... If this works out... You can wear the squid suit ON STAGE and be BG's new mascot! :O!!! E'rybody's a winnah! >:[
Written by krystal-moon on 27.05.2010 at 16:00
...ok...I've got a feeling we better cut it out before Lucas shuts the whole discussion down ...Lucas please don't give up on the two of us, the doctors are trying ever so hard, they still believe there is hope...we'll be good, promise...
Written by Fat & Sassy! on 27.05.2010 at 17:47
Indeed, but I wouldn't worry about it too much. Things usually tend to float off topic when I'm involved. I can't help it, but really... what else would you expect from a cat as sassy as me? :O
Written by krystal-moon on 27.05.2010 at 19:12
I know exactly what you mean, you purple, fuzzy Cheshire Cat!
My brain is constantly floating to new realms of total absurdity, and the only topic I never deviate from is absolute nonsense; there, my friend, you'll find I'm am most eloquent and, dare I say, fashionable.
But really...how off topic can you go when discussing an album that isn't even out yet?
Written by Fat & Sassy! on 27.05.2010 at 19:45
It's "Nomcat", missy. That's what I do... Nom on all kinds of stoofs. See the title under my username? :O
And yeah, but my brain doesn't float to the realm of absurdity. It has built a home there and dwells in the land of imagination, absent-mindedness and obscurity. Also, it's married to ridiculousness. You may know her. She comes into play whenever he's awake. You'll have to excuse her... She can get a bit out of hand sometimes.
But myeah, Blind Guardian for the... win?.. just... uh... staying on topic here. D:
Written by krystal-moon on 27.05.2010 at 20:26
Oh this is going to end in marriage, albeit an awful one! The Nomcat and his Whiskurious (that's another nick I've had for a while).
Written by krystal-moon on 27.05.2010 at 20:26
Uuuh, right...GO BLIND GUARDIAN!!! YAAAY!!!! YEEPPY-EFFEN-DOOO! Up the Blinds, we need some sunlight in here...
Written by Fat & Sassy! on 26.05.2010 at 16:46
Sounds great that you're finally seeing one of your favorite bands live. Believe it or not, I have never been graced with Blind Guardian's presence in person. If I did go see them live sometime, I'd much rather see them Somewhere Far Beyond (like Rome) instead of here in the US. I like to think they have a much larger and more appreciative fanbase outside of the states. :l
Written by Fat & Sassy! on 27.05.2010 at 20:33
Pffthahaha! XD!!! THAT... was pretty awesome. *high-fives* You win, ma'am. Oh ho, I do say...
Written by Valentin B on 27.05.2010 at 20:48
well, from videos over the web i did notice that the USA audiences tend to be much more reserved on singing along, which imo is one of the high points of the BG shows, so maybe that's why you want to see them in a different setting.
i hate stereotyping, especially when it comes to European countries, but from what i've noticed so far, the most dedicated sing-alongers are the Germans, especially when it comes to heavy/power metal bands(watch the Imaginations From The Other Side DVD, those guys knew all the lyrics even to the most obscure of songs), and the biggest party animals are the Spanish(i got that from when i saw the video of Madrid fans who wouldn't leave the concert hall until Priest played a second encore, one of the only two times they ever did that on their last European tour(they played Living After Midnight) and of course AC/DC's "No Bull" DVD where everyone just keeps rocking for all 2 hours). take your pick
Written by krystal-moon on 27.05.2010 at 20:56
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Yay me!!!!
I think it's time to hand the discussion back to the sane, forum approved BG fans...
As always, thanks for the laughs, very much appreciated
Written by Fat & Sassy! on 27.05.2010 at 21:31
I dunno, dude. South Americans seem pretty bat shit crazy about metal. :O
Written by Valentin B on 27.05.2010 at 21:42
yeah, but that's because they get gigs very rarely, it's really expensive to get to South America and even then there's the problems of jet-lag, crazed fans, and of course way too many hot groupies backstage to satisfy in just a few days... that's experience talking there buddy.
Written by Nicoline on 14.04.2010 at 22:01
BG has made me excited about this album with all the status updates they have on their FB site - sounds like it's going to be epic!
Written by BattleHamster on 19.07.2010 at 18:54
Am I the only person who actually liked ATITM? "Turn the Page" is catchy as hell, and I love "Lionheart." The other songs are quite good too.


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We lost Steve around Christmas so this post is late. I met Steve and his partner in Hawaii many years ago and they have remained solid friends ever since. Steve has been like the cat with nine lives, having survived many surgeries and illnesses from his long term HIV/AIDS. We called him the bionic man. He always remained positive and rarely complained. He was a talented musician, a great friend, and a great man with a loving heart. He will be well missed. His partner is lost without him having shared a loving relationship for over 25 years so my prayers go out to him now.His legacy will live on for a very long time.His loving friend,Jeff
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Our exhibition Miró: The Ladder of Escape is now open at Tate Modern.
Here you can see over 150 paintings, works on paper and sculptures, including, as you may have already read in the press, five of his large triptychs which have been brought together for the first time.
We are very excited about this exhibition - and look forward to hearing your comments. So please do post your messages on the Tate blog below. We look forward to hearing from you. Matthew Gale is head of displays at Tate Modern and co-curator of Joan Miró: The Ladder of Escape.
Joan Miró: The Ladder of Escape is at Tate Modern until 11 September.
I have long been a fan of Miro's and this is a great show. I plan to revisit & enjoy it all again...
Tate Modern's current show on Joan Miró is an impeccably curated tribute to a gifted key figure in modern art history. By framing an exquisite selection of Miró's artworks within their accurate historic background, Tate has managed to fill out the void of a quite often misunderstood artist whose practice was intrinsically bound to his deeply rooted Catalan identity. My only objection to this very day is to still have to pretend not to hear his surname being mispronounced ad infinitum.
I learned so much from this exhibition about the man and the times, partly from the information that was given,and also partly from Google. I thought the little booklets were beautifully produced. I wonder if the Gallery might think of offering a backup online site. For instance I found myself wondering,as the paintings got more child-like, whether Miro had children,and I discovered he had a daughter. One of the bleaker paintings (Black Sunrise), which was painted on "a family holiday" in France somewhere made me wonder what sort of a dad this political exile was. Pure coinjecture! "Where's Dad?" "He's asleep,he got up really early to paint the sunrise." "Oh really how lovely......Oh, it's black." "Yes,better leave him alone this morning dear. He's in one of his moods."
Sadly we will miss this one as not coming until the 7 October, but we saw lots of his work when we were "Culture Vultures†in Palma, Majorca. Miro was/is brilliant but he your stretches mind. Saw a great photograph in Palma Electric Train Station of Joan with his arm around Pablo it was treble real size and awesome.
I visited the Miro exhibition last Friday and was extremely impressed with what I saw. The exhibition proved an excellent introduction to the detail of his work and the way in which his style developed over time. I had not appreciated the extent to which Spanish politics affected his work. In my opinion, this ranks with your Kandinsky exhibition as the best you have mounted in recent years.
I've had a wonderful time! The burnt works really came to life by the way they were exposed. Having visited Miro in Barcelona, I was gladly surprised how you've managed to create this exhibition with known and unknown work. Thank you.
It was so good to take my famliey, to the Tate and share great Art with them, great day...
After all these years (32) living in Spain and seeing Miro's work, I thought I was bored with his painting (happier with his sculpture): he did repeat himself. However, after seeing the photos of the large triptychs on this blog, perhaps I'm not quite as bored with the man's painting. I wish I could see the show.
I was not a great admirer of Miro in the past, and went to the exhibition rather reluctantly. I cannot begin to tell you how glad I was to have gone. The exhibition was very comprehensive and gave excellent information regarding Miro, his work and his political history. I came away informed and delighted that I have learnt so much. Thank you.
Absolutely wonderful, and I enjoyed it much more than I had expected. I am too familiar with his prints, which can be rather repetitive. Until now I have tended to underestimate him, even though my partner and I visited the Miro museum in Barcelona a few years back. Here I found the early paintings stunning and vibrant. I really liked the way the rooms were laid out with themes or focussing on work from a particular period. Thus I found the Constellations series extraordinarily beautiful. Room 12, The Hope of a Condemned Man, reduced me to tears. This exhibition has given me a chance to re-evaluate a great artist. Thank you.
This is an excellent exhibition. I learnt a great deal about Miro that I did not know, especially his early works. It was very extensive so you really felt you were getting your moneys worth
Probably the best way for me to describe the Miro exhibition is it's an exhibition of two halves.Really liked his earlier works,some really thought-provoking paintings,with great detail.Whether his political interests made him a bit weary or maybe he was simply exploring new ideas,some of his later paintings just seemed to be a waste of canvass.But,as ever with Tate Exhibitions it was worth the visit-you can't expect to like everything you see & understand the thought behind every painting.
I loved this exhibition. I've been to the Miro museum in Barcelona but didn't come away from it feeling I understood the artist and what had influenced his work: on leaving the Tate exhibition however I felt I had that understanding. Each room plotted the development of his art from 'The Barn' through the Constellation paintings to his burnt paintings. If I lived in London I would definitely go and see it again.
The exhibition was excellent and really gave us a new insight into the life,work and creativity of the man and the artist. The only down side was the lack of printed guides on admission as according to the door clerk all the days supply had run out!! The shop stock was similarly first class such that it was a very expensive visit!
I've put my long thoughtful comment at http://blog.tate.org.uk/?p=4345 but in brief, I really got a lot out of this exhibition and personally found it the most inspiring at Tate since Francis Alÿs last year. A punch in the face, indeed, but a very enjoyable one. His sense of enjoyment came through. Such a range of work showing a real development from the earliest work, and bold experimentation in old age as well. The triptych rooms were justly popular. The prints also packed quite a punch, being in such a long continuous line, almost as if they were a barometer of daily mood changes. People seemed to find the handheld guides very absorbing (oddly, sometimes at the expense of seeing the real paintings in front of them). The Tate exhibition video was engaging, too.
Ironically, growing up in Buffalo, New York and regularly visiting the Albright-Knox Gallery, I had never thought much of Miró, always seeing the same familiar painting , Carnival of Harlequin http://www.albrightknox.org/collection/collection-highlights/piece:miro-carniv...
What a revolution in my thinking! Thank you all at Tate!
I went to the Fondacion in Barcelona in about 1988 and was stunned by Miro's work. His use of colour is phenomenal. Have been back twice to Barcelona and revisited the museum. I admit that there is repetition but considering his longevity that is not surprising. I do remember going around the Fondacion with my friend guessing at the titles of the paintings - that will be woman with bird, no it will be bird with woman! But although we made jokes about that we still loved them.
Invited to Majorca about 10 years ago ago, one of my main reasons for going was to visit his home and workshop on a hill above Palma. That was one of the high spots of my holiday. I can thoroughly recommend that to anyone who enjoyed this exhibition.
I live in London so cannot believe it took me so long to get to this exhibition. I enjoy work from his different periods so seeing a wide range was a delight for me. Miro can be witty (see The Farmer's Meal where the figures are tucking in to their meal and throwing the bits away) as well as political (Aidez l'Espagne)and transcendental (blue tryptchs). Sometimes quite rude as well! (not totally sure why his figures are so distorted).I do not pretend to understand everything that is going on in his work - I think he saw more in things than I do. But I still find his work fascinating.
It is hard to separate a person from the work they produce. I admire Miro's determination to stay in his own country (albeit on an island!) and yet quietly carry on with his own work and wait for the dictatorship to pass. This showed both enormous courage and a form of patriotism that is rooted in love of home and family and not destructive to anyone else.
I went on Friday afternoon and the rooms were not over busy - which is a bonus. The exhibition was well laid out and as many have said - the chronological approach was helpful. I did not use the audio guides - I prefer to work things out for myself to start with. However, I wil come back and next time listen to the guide.
We quite enjoyed our Friday late at the Tate date, which included yummy cider in the members room. The Miro exhibit was, we thought, fantastic. Indeed, much better than our experience at the Miro museum in Barcelona, which almost put us off coming to see your exhibit. It was thoughtfully curated, with just the right amount of information, and the paintings were exhibited very well, other than one dark corner where the collages were displayed, which was slightly disappointing. It made a difference that there were not huge crowds in the rooms; procrastination has its benefits. All in all, a very enjoyable experience, and we thank you for putting together such a thoughtful collection of works. It stands out amongst what we've found to be your finest exhibits (Cy Twombly, Gorky two others). Keep up the excellent work!
I'm very pleased I went to the exhibition though I feel I will be happy not to see it again. Some of it, most of it in fact, was hard to look at - the paintings which showed frustration and anger at the political situation and later the war took on an extra resonance viewed in London after the riots. Although I know the violence is on a totally different scale, Miro expressed for me the importance of our precious everyday lives and anger at how these can be changed so swiftly by ugly outside forces.
I loved the early works and the blue triptych, though I would have liked the space to view that from more of a distance as well as close up. I enjoyed seeing the paintings chronologically - I thought it worked well and it was a privilege to see works put together again after being apart.
Absolutely marvellous! Miro is an artist I knew little about. I thought the exhibition showed a wonderful insight into the man and his works. The early works especially entranced me. I love going to the Tate Modern and I also particularly enjoyed the Gaugin exhibition recently. For the future what about Edward Hopper or Frida Kahlo? The Tate Modern would be the perfect place to show their works.
I found the exhibition absolutely wonderful and came away with my spirits raised. I wish I could analyse why but that's the power of Miro.
extremely well curated exhibition, allowed full appreciation of chronology of work. wonderful to see the examples from private collections and galleries worldwide all together. I always find the Condemned man triptych deeply moving, but this time even more so for some inexplicable reason, but maybe was because of the power of the whole exhibition. Thank You
My first ever visit to a big art exhibition.... Absolutely blown away by it.... Loved his earlier work, especially the dog.... Was a bit confused by the constellations pieces.... Some of my favourites were the burnt works and the still life with the shoe.... And most especially the sculptures.... The Ladder, The Tightrope Walker and the Woman and the Bird(plane!).... Would love to have been able to buy a miniature of those sculptures... And would have liked a bigger choice of postcards for framing as most of my favourites weren't available.... But BRILLIANT DAY... Thank You.
I was saddened to see what the war does to creative people besides its obvious destruction. I always saw the enthusiasm of life in Miró. But this retrospective did show us the pain and anger he felt for the civil war in Spain. Damn Franco.
An excellent exhibition, well curated and I loved that it came from a political perpective. I was unaware of the 'farm' paintings in room 1 which I enjoyed. I frequently find room 1 can be passed through quickly in exhibitions but when I revist as I will I will spend time there. Well worth a visit.
I was surprisingly unmoved by the exhibition. Although it was persuasiovely organised, showing progression and changes of direction in Miro's career, I found the whole diminished the power of the individual paintings. That said the blue triptych was terrific
Excellent exhibition. I had seem many pictures before without knowing the background and felt quite humbled by learning about the political unrest which created them. They have a much greater significance now and I will look with new eyes at other works of that period.
The Miro show was brilliant. It's always so interesting to be able to see how an artist develops over their career. I was more familiar with Miro's sculpture than his paintings, so this was a pleasant surprise. I always get the audio guides as they provide such insight and this one was no exception. Undoubtedly one of the best parts of having a Tate membership is to be able to go into the shows on a whim, and my Saturday whim was a wonderful one!
I enjoyed the exhibition, particularly the triptychs and the Burnt Canvasses.I missed some of his large paintings on display in Barcelona. Not too crowded on a Tuesday afternoon. Why is there a booking fee?
I loved this exhibition, especially the blue triptych - I don't think people should try to 'get' this, just experience it really. My Tate membership has really been wonderful, I came twice to see this exhibition, and also to the Gauguin exhibition, taking my time. I also downloaded the Tate/Miro app on to my ipod, which means I can listen to the background information again at home.
I enjoyed seeing so many works by Miro in one place. I like the c0lours, red against black. The triptyches were very absorbing. i hadn't seen them before, or any of his large works. I hadn't seen the early paintings before either,atall. They showed he had plenty of artistic skills, like most famous modern artists when you see their early work and their drawing abilities. The sculptures were OK but I have seen a lot of more interesting ones in Spain, in a sculpture garden somewhere. Perhaps they were impossible to detach and send over here.
I found the exibition very good and both my guest and I found the savage paintings spoke very much to us of Miro's life at the time he painted these, both in exile and when he returned to a Spain under Franco.
Fantastic exhibition, well curated and the chronological layout ensured I could go straight to the paintings that interested me the most as I was limited on time. The only criticism I could possibly have would be that there were too few places to sit and admire Miro's works. Loved the audio guide too. Thanks Tate Modern!
I wasn't sure that I like Miro's work. I can now say that I do. Especially the The Constellations series and I can't put my finger on what it was that made go back to room 12 to look at Painting on White Background for the Cell of a Recluse, they were just mesmerising. Great exhibition.
I have just been to see this for the second time, this time alone, and absolutely loved it. I've seen a lot of Miro in other places - Barcelona, New York, Washington - but I think the Tate surpassed even the Fundacion Miro in the range of work shown and the space given to it (Barcelona is a lovely venue but there isn't quite enough space), and seeing the chronology and the excellent visitor information made it all the more enjoyable. Having the burnt canvases displayed as they were intended was particularly special.
I didn't take the audio guide either time and am now wishing I had - may have to try to make another visit before it closes. But thank you for some very special memories.
(Small comment about lack of clarity about whether photography is allowed - the first time I was told definitely not, the second that some rooms were OK).
I just loved the blue room, and congratulate the curator on an impressively displayed exhibition. The political aspect was interesting but maybe simplistically I was amazed by the intensity of the colour after all this time.
Saw some negative comments above about the cafe - I am a new member and found the cafe great. Prices were reasonable for central London and service was fantastic.
As for Miro I liked many of the paintings - found some of the commentary as to what they were saying and why interesting but maybe a bit over the top. Perhaps it was the troubles of the times that led to the some of the pictures but perhaps it was more personal - what is the authority for saying that he was a political artist? I'd love to know.
Anyway - it made me think maybe I should go on a course on Understanding Modern Art.
All in all a good thought provoking afternoon for a novice art viewer.
Colours that made me happy to be alive, Miro really understood colour. I feel I know the man better. Thank you all at Tate.
Colours that made me happy to be alive, Miro really understood colour. I never realised that his earlier paintings were quite so traditional but the exhibition really made the progression of his style clear for me and now I feel I know the man better. Thank you all at Tate.
Having been to the Miro museum in Barcelona, I went along to the Tate exhibition expecting to be uplifted and inspired. In truth, I found the overall effect slightly disappointing, without being able to put my finger on the cause of my dissatisfaction. In truth, the curators did a fine job of separating out strands of the artist's work and providing pithy comments to describe the work and the trends - especially the political context in which Miro's finest works were created. Maybe the problem was the lack of a single focal point to the exhibition, though the constellation paintings came pretty close in that regard. Maybe the Tate has categorised the artist without capturing his essence? Somehow he remains a touch elusive... and maybe that is a good thing? :)
I do agree that the members' room leaves a lot to be desired and that the restaurant above is a much more special experience.
As a member I love the fact that I can wander in and not have a planned time or specific commitment. I see more unfamiliar work and artists as a result. Miro is fascinating in the way his style moves - from early detailed paintings to almost blank canvasses to a merging of the early style with shapes and patterns to more big and almost blank to another merging and so on. You feel as though each time he wipes his mind clean of the previous style and once he has mastered something that is on his mind he can then go back and bring the previous style into the new one. I notice paths (to escape?) in the early work and ladders in later works. My favourite was sculpture of the eye escaping up the ladder.
I found that the exhibition flowed through Miro's development as an artist and as a person brilliantly. I enjoyed every minute and, although in the past I was not very kin on his paintings, knowing the story and the thoughts behind them has changed my perception on Miro. I can't wait to visit the Fundacio Miro in Barcelona in September. The white canvases with a black line would not do anything for me if I didn't listen to the explanation on the iphone app which I found extremely helpful. It really touched me how Miro, at the end of his life, was returning to his essence as a human being and reflected it in his work. Thank you so much for a wonderful exhibition.
I loved this exhibition, have encouraged a lot of others to go and see it
I enjoyed the first room particularly. Some later works didn't appeal to me, although I didn't use the audio guide, which probably would have given some insight into the more obscure pictures. I liked the chronological progression. Most of all, I now know much more about the man and his life.
Very enjoyable and a pleasure not pushing through crowds. I was so pleased to see the late, large tryptich that I'd enjoyed in Barcelona shown here in one of the side rooms. Good idea, both the side rooms; making people stop and look instead of walking straight past very abstract images. I prefer the emptier more abstract paintings to those with Surrealist imagery. I started my visit by walking fairly quickly through to the end and only began looking closely just before the final galleries. Interesting to then work back to the earliest landscapes - which I hadn't seen before, and see already present there all the calligraphic lines and biomorphic shapes that appear in the most famous paintings of his mature period. Didn't get the burnt paintings at all, but right at the end a tiny work that could be overlooked - in the final room a narrow scroll of marks and lines, like something in a language I could see but couldn't read. Really less is more. What I missed was anything from the 1950s. I couldn't see a thing from a whole decade and wandered back and forth in case I'd taken a wrong turn. Nothing in the catalogue either. Why? Not so much as a photo or an explanation on an info board. This felt weird. If you can't get work that's ok, but let us know. And I'd love to have seen some of his larger sculptures which are amazing. Photos would have been some consolation. As usual, no postcards of the pictures I really liked. Bought one blue Catalan peasant.
Sorry I can not write nothing about this exposition becouse I live in Argentina. But I am enjoing it a lots while I see it by internet.
The size and depth of the exhibition was commendable and much appreciated. The number of important pieces was also notable, and the sourcing and research was also well done. I really enjoyed the tour, and the passion and enthusiasm towards Miro and his body of work was clearly evident in the guide, and his insight and personality made the exhibition very enjoyable and educational.
I went to the Miro exhibition since I was in town not because I have a special interest in Miro. Thought that the exhibition was very well laid out and I did like some of his earlier paintings. Found lots of his other canvasses quite repetitive and frankly speaking boring.However as always the experience to see something I have not seen in depth before is enriching.Had also the opportunity to see the Magritte at the Tate Liverpool which I very much preferred as an artist.
I was so inspired by some of the work. I had not seen some of the pieces either in their original form or in reproduction and was blown away by their power. A remarkable artist responding to an incredible political era. Really uplifting.
The Miro Ex was stunning, moving, beautiful and beautifully curated. The audio was excellent and enhancing. An eye-welling-up triumph!


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Runway Global recalls Girls' Sugarfly Hooded Jackets
The Columbus Dispatch - February 05, 2014 03:49 PM
Details: This recall involves three styles of Sugarfly-branded hooded, woven
cotton and woven polyester jackets for girls with a drawstring through the hood. Style number
KMCBJ255 is olive and has a zipper closure and four front pockets with buttons, plus two zipper
pockets. Style number KMCBJ410 is a belted, double-breasted, French coat style white garment with
faux fur around the neck. Style KMCBJ421 is fuchsia or purple and has a button closure, plus snap
button pockets on each side. They were sold in girl's sizes 7 through 16. The style number can be
found on the back of the sewn-in neck label. Sold exclusively at: Burlington Coat Factory stores
nationwide and online at Burlingtoncoatfactory.com from September 2011 through September 2013 for
about $40. Distributor: Runway Fashions Inc., of New York, N.Y. Manufactured in China.
Why: The jackets have drawstrings in the hood around the neck area that pose a strangulation hazard to young children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines about drawstrings in children's upper outerwear. In 1997, those guidelines were incorporated into a voluntary standard. Then, in July 2011, based on the guidelines and voluntary standard, CPSC issued a federal regulation. CPSC's actions demonstrate a commitment to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on neck and waist drawstrings in upper outerwear, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the garments away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the garments to Burlington Coat Factory for a full refund.
How many: About 820
Incidents: No injuries have been reported.
For more: Contact Runway Global toll-free at (855) 248-1566, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.sugarfly.us and click on "Sugarfly Girls" on the top bar and then click on "Recall Info" at the bottom of the page, or e-mail to email@example.com for more information.


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As sure as eggs are eggs every business owner can expect to deal with a non-paying or slow-paying customer at least once in their business lives. The trouble is that many of us, eager for new business and income, overlook the fact that it invariably will happen to us.
For freelancers or independent contractors, having to deal with a non-paying client can be particularly challenging. "Good faith" or loosely structured scope-of-work agreements are a common way for freelancers to engage in business. However, these are easily subject to abuse and provide little legal recourse when your client doesn't pay-up on time.
Likewise small business providers of project based services, which could include anything from accounting services to handyman services, are equally vulnerable to non-paying clients.
And without the advantage of a professional in-house collections department, the cash flow implications and task of collecting debt falls squarely on the shoulders of the business owner.
So if you are starting a business or have been in business for a while and have had enough of dealing with late- and non-paying clients, here are some tips for preventing and handling this troublesome issue.
Before You Agree to any Work – Develop a Payment Policy and Discuss it with Your Client
Consider developing a part-payment policy for project-based services. A professional and serious client should not mind paying half upfront (before any work is done) and the remainder on completion of the work. If they quibble, you have room to negotiate the percentage, but try to secure 50 percent of your fee upfront if you can.
Invoicing terms should also be agreed in advance. If your client is a consumer, be aggressive with your final payment terms – 7-10 days upon receipt of invoice is normal. For business clients (B2B), the industry standard these days is 30 days, but many companies can deliver within 15 days, particularly the nimbler smaller business clients, so don't be afraid to ask and negotiate.
If you are lucky enough to win a "retainer-based contract" with a customer – i.e. you set-aside an agreed upon amount of hours each month at a flat fee, usually on a use-it-or-lose-it basis – you may want to offer a discount off your hourly rate.
Retainers tend to be easier for freelancers and small businesses to handle and the work is often more predictable in nature than one-off jobs. In addition, the usual business admin tasks such as proposal writing are eliminated. If your client doesn't use the hours, the retainer agreement should stipulate that they still pay for those hours, although you may want to be flexible considering that the hours used often even out over time.
Consider a Late Payment Fee
If you choose to implement this "incentive" to payment, be sure to state it clearly in your contract or payment policy before doing any work (the law actually requires this in order to avoid violation of the Truth-in-Lending Act). Typically, late fees are a percentage of the total bill (usually 2 percent). If you feel the need to fall back on this when late payment occurs, let your client know that you are moving forward with this practice.
Also be aware that interest charged on late payments may be subject to state usury laws limiting the amount of interest that can be charged. If the maximum amount of interest is exceeded, the debt may be forfeited and a penalty assessed. Check what laws apply within your state here.
Look out for part two in this series, which will outline options your small business might consider for collecting or pursuing client debt.
Additional Resources
This "Small Business Guide to Managing Finances" also provides tips for accepting cash and checks, accepting credit and debit cards, as well as extending credit.
And this useful article from Inc.com – "How to Collect from Anyone (Even Enron)" – offers tips for 30 ways to get paid in 30 days!


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Release Date: June 19th, 2015
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Plot Summary
Rory Culkin stars in GABRIEL a heartfelt portrait of a vulnerable teen at his psychological breaking point, struggling to keep it together in the wake of his father's suicide. Convinced that reuniting with an ex-girlfriend holds the answers to his troubles, Gabriel risks everything in a desperate pursuit that will take him to uncharted and unexpected places and test the limits of those closest to him.
Cast: Rory Culkin, Deirdre O'Connell, David Call, Emily Meade, Lynn Cohen, Louisa Krause, Sean Cullen, Frank De Julio
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A Dublin City School bus was involved in a traffic accident Tuesday morning.
No children were on board when a bus got into a traffic accident at West Case and Godown roads Feb. 18, said Doug Baker, the Dublin City School District's coordinator of public information.
The accident that occurred near Wright Elementary School did not cause any injuries to the bus driver either, Baker said.


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A 19-year-old Deforest woman was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash in the town of Westport just before 6 a.m. Thursday.
Deputies said McKenzie L. Endres was traveling west on County Road M when she lost control while negotiating a curve.
Endres was taken to University of Wisconsin Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Deputies said speed and an icy patch on the road were contributing factors in the crash.


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Jane Fonda Puts Her Hand & Footprints Next To Dad Henry's In Hollywood
On Saturday, several celebrity pals attended Jane Fonda's hand and footprint ceremony in Los Angeles, including Jim Carrey, Eva Longoria and Lily Tomlin.
A big crowd turned out for the actress' big moment. Fonda, 75, made her mark outside the city's famous Chinese Theatre close to the imprints left by her father Henry Fonda.
Actor Troy Garity, Fonda's son, stated about his grandfather: "Being able to put my hand in his print really offered a wonder connection to him, and I realized that this is a great connection to the past and inspiration to the future. And I really hope that one day my children will be able to put their hand in the print of their wonderful grandmother."
Fonda joked, "I swear I was beginning to think that the only way Hollywood was going to give me this opportunity was if the city laid a new sidewalk in front of my house. What is particularly meaningful to me is that I'm going to be right next to my dad right over there and I can feel his presence right now and he used to say to me, 'Jane, don't let this town walk all over you.' Well dad, right now the town can walk all over both of us forever."


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Fondren Foundation Commits $1 Millionfor MRI System in New UTMB HospitalFacility will provide real-time images to neurosurgeons
Houston's Fondren Foundation has committed $1 million to establish a state-of-the-art neurosurgery facility in the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston's new Jennie Sealy Hospital, which is now under construction.
The Fondren Foundation Brain Room will feature innovative technology that will enable physicians to produce magnetic resonance images of patients' brains while surgery is underway. The technique, known as "intraoperative MRI," will provide surgeons with ultra-precise, real-time guidance to assist delicate procedures such as brain tumor removal.
"We're grateful to have the Fondren Foundation, one of the leading philanthropic foundations in Texas, make such a visionary commitment to help us realize our dreams for the new Jennie Sealy Hospital, " said UTMB president Dr. David L. Callender. "This cutting-edge facility will be an integral part of UTMB's service to a growing state."
According to UTMB associate professor and neurosurgeon Dr. Joel Patterson, UTMB needs an intraoperative MRI capability to fulfill its mission as a 21st-century academic medical center.
"This is a very valuable tool," Patterson said. "It will enable us to take better care of patients, allow us to develop research protocols with opportunities for regional, national, and international collaboration, and ensure that our trainees are exposed to state-of-the-art technology. All of this, in turn, will have a positive impact on the medical care that patients receive now and in the future."
For brain tumor patients in particular, according to Patterson, intraoperative MRI holds out the promise of better disease control, thereby improving quality of life and chances of survival.
"The operating surgeon can use the intraoperative MRI to assess the degree of tumor resection — how much of the tumor has been removed," Patterson said. "This information can then be used in real time to make decisions which may have impact on survival, quality of life and need for additional intervention in the postoperative period."
While first-generation intraoperative MRI systems have been dedicated exclusively to inpatient surgery, the new UTMB unit will also be available to scan patients who aren't undergoing surgery, increasing its utilization and usefulness. In addition, the MRI's surroundings will be designed to support the system and take full advantage of its unique capabilities.
"That's one of the advantages of starting from scratch," Patterson said. "We're able to design and build the operating suite to accept and adapt to the technology of the future."
In addition to the Fondren Foundation Brain Room, the $438 million Jennie Sealy Hospital will feature 310 family-centered patient rooms (including 54 dedicated to intensive care), 20 world-class surgical suites and a 28-bed day surgery center. Its resilient design will enable it to handle adverse weather conditions, with functional space located at least 25 feet above sea level.
The cost of the $438 million hospital is covered by $150 million in tuition revenue bonds approved by the Texas Legislature, $18 million in UTMB funds, and a $270 million philanthropic goal. The Fondren gift brings the total philanthropic commitments to $192 million. The fundraising campaign officially kicked off on April 20, 2012. UTMB officials anticipate that the hospital's doors will open for patients in early 2016.
Created in 1948 by Houston philanthropist Ella F. Fondren, the Fondren Foundation has been a major supporter of UTMB since 1981 and has made significant gifts that include a $300,000 grant to help establish the university's Galveston National Laboratory.
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Visiting Teacher Program - Spain
The Visiting Teacher Program - Spain, administered by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), is a partnership with the Ministry of Education and Culture of Spain and the Office of the Secretary of Public Education of Mexico. Spain has participated in the program since 1997, and Mexico joined in 2008.
The purpose of these partnerships is to enhance understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries through educational and cultural exchanges. ISBE offers Illinois School Districts the opportunity to recruit Highly Qualified teachers from Spain to teach in Dual Language, Bilingual Education and Spanish as a World Language Programs.
The Ministry of Education in Spain has this program, whereby English-speaking teachers come to the United States to teach for a few years and then return home. These teachers cover lots of subject areas—but the chance to have a person from another country "in residence" in an American school is a valuable opportunity for the students, staff, and community. The teachers have the appropriate state license, an International Visiting Teacher license, and the districts interview and hire them in much the same way that they hire American teachers.
The Ministry has staff in the United States to help the teachers and districts with paperwork and various issues that might arise as well as to promote the program in general. In Illinois, we have housed at ISBE Jorge Berné from Spain.
Illinois Exchange Visitor Program
ISBE's governmental and programmatic oversight for this cultural exchange program includes the assessment of the English language proficiency of teacher candidates in Spain and Mexico. ISBE collaborates with the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport and the Secretary of Public Education of Mexico to locate potential teachers.
Visiting Teachers have at least three years of experience. The 54 teachers hired in 2014 to work in 11 Illinois school districts are highly qualified to teach early childhood, elementary, middle and high school, including areas such as special education, language arts, social studies, world language, math and science. ISBE tests the candidates' language proficiency and verifies their qualifications for an International Visiting Educator License.
The visiting teachers make a one to three year commitment to teach in the United States, provided that the school district agrees to rehire them. Participating districts employ these teachers in accordance with local regulations and policies. Teachers are paid according to their experience and certification level.
Support to the program, teachers and school districts is provided throughout the three years of the program by the Embassy of Spain Education Advisor stationed in Chicago.
Teachers from Spain 2015 Recruitment
Districts interested in learning more about the Visiting Teachers Program for school year 2015-2016 may look at the following documents:
- 2015-2016 Program Brochure (10/14)
- 2015-2016 Recruitment Information for Illinois School Districts Presentation (1/15)
- 2015-2016 School District Teacher Request Form
- Visiting Teachers from Spain Program Context Webinar - April 1, 2014 (23:05)
Other Opportunities:
Exchange Opportunities for Teachers
The Spanish Ministry of Education and several Spanish universities partially sponsor scholarships to U.S. teachers of Spanish to attend language and culture or children's literature courses for three weeks in Spain. The university credit courses take place in July and August.
International Spanish Academies
Students can access highly recognized institutions of higher learning in the U.S., Canada, Europe, or Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America
Sister Schools in Spain
Departments and Offices of Education in Spain have developed strong Bilingual and Immersion Programs at the elementary and secondary levels. There is an increasing interest in establishing partnerships with Sister Schools in English-speaking countries. This collaboration seeks to develop a lasting and sustainable relationship between schools through a number of channels: email, Skype, messenger, blogs, the exchange and creation of common materials, or even the possibility of visits to the country and school.
If you would like to learn about this possibility, send an email to Roberto Garcia: firstname.lastname@example.com
AP Spanish Language Courses
Ruta Quetzal
The Quetzal Route is both a study program and an adventure trip. During the course of the trip, participants complete a program of academic activities designed by the Universidad Complutense in Madrid.
Cultural Ambassadors: North American Language and Culture Assistants in Spain
The Ministry of Education, through an agreement with the Education Authorities in the Autonomous Regions will offer over 2000 scholarships for Language and Culture Assistants in schools in Spain for 2014-15. Assistants will have the opportunity to learn about the Spanish language and culture and use their experience upon their return to the United States or Canada, thus helping to develop cultural understanding between the citizens of Spain and the United States of America and Canada. At the same time, the program provides Spanish students and teachers of English an opportunity to broaden and increase their knowledge of the English language and North American culture through interaction with native speakers.
- http://www.mecd.gob.es/eeuu/convocatorias-programas/convocatorias-eeuu/auxiliares-conversacion-eeuu.html
Contact Information
Spanish Ministry of Education
Roberto Garcia
Education Advisor-Embassy of Spain
100 W. Randolph Street, Suite 14-300
Chicago, IL 60601 USA
Phone: 312 814 5696
Fax: 312 814 8636
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