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June 29, 1999
'Depriving workers'
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WASHINGTON - Canadian companies are under attack again over projects in Cuba.
Sherritt International Corp. and Leisure Canada Inc. were named yesterday in a $1.35-billion (all figures in U.S. dollars) lawsuit. The two firms are among 40 targeted in the lawsuit.
Two Cuban exile groups filed the lawsuit in a Miami court, claiming Sherritt's and Leisure Canada's plans to invest in hotels in Cuba with Spanish and French partners are part of an illegal scheme by the Cuban government to deprive Cuban workers of $450 a month in wages each.
Toronto-based Sherritt is investing with the Spanish Sol Melia Group in a $212-million hotel complex just east of Havana, while Vancouver-based Leisure Canada is a 50-50 partner with the Cuban government in a $400-million hotel and golf resort north of the capital.
The lawsuit claims the 40 U.S. and multinational companies are working with the Cuban government to pay workers only $5 a month each while the government keeps the rest.
"Even though Sherritt does not have assets in the U.S., we plan to go after what they have elsewhere in world" said Eduardo Navarro, a Miami lawyer representing the Cuba Committee for Human Rights and and the Independent Federation of Electric, Gas and Water Plants of Cuba.
Ryan Mulhern, a spokesman for Leisure Canada, said the firm has no plans to back off from starting construction later this year. "This is just a nuisance suit," he said.
The lawsuit also named NationsBank and BancAmerica because it was thought they owned a piece of Leisure Canada.
But Mr. Mulhern said the Bank of Boston has an indirect 17% ownership in Leisure Canada.
Sherritt officials were not available to comment. But the nickel mining company has long been associated with Cuba and is the only firm that has been hit under the U.S. Helms-Burton law for mining on property expropriated from U.S. companies in 1959 by Fidel Castro, the Cuban president. Under Helms-Burton, Sherritt's directors and senior executives are barred from entering the United States.
Mr. Navarro said in an interview the claim is based on a belief that the Cuban government is violating its own constitution and labour code, as well as the United Nations Convention on Economic, Cultural and Social Rights signed by Mr. Castro.
John Kavulich, president of the U.S.-Cuba Trade and Economic Council in New York, said the key to the case will be whether the Miami judge believes there is jurisdiction to hear the case.
"Anyone can file a lawsuit in the U.S.," he said. "But the question will be whether it has standing and then whether the judge will dismiss it."
The U.S. court system is increasingly being used by exile groups to put pressure on the Castro regime, even though the government is largely immune from court judgments.
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If he's already confessed and been CONVICTED in the other two murders, WHY can't the fact that it's the same gun he's killed with before be told in court???? Even the prosecutor says it's improper... When did facts become improper? I don't understand.
This little "rule" can be a killer to either side.
Several years ago, a judge forbade me from even intimating that the "victim" the my client was accused of thretening had been convicted of one count of murder; two counts of car theft; and aggreavated burglary.
MY CLIENT was the victim in the car thefts and aggravated burglary.
Only problem the defendant hadn't been convicted of any of the crimes when my client warned her to return the two cars IMMEDIATELY.
After the judge dismissed the case after the state's case, several of the jurors called me wanting to know what it was that they couldn't hear. They knew there was something going on...they just didn't know what. That fact has always gnawed on me. What would they have found to be the "truth" if they knew that they weren't being allowed to hear something...and they didn't know who was stopping it...defense or prosecution.
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This timeline has now been revised, with managing partner Lee Ranson saying that that the firm would launch its Beijing office at some point during 2012. No specific reason was given for the delay.
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August 7, 2013
Dogs Yawn Contagiously Too
Animals: they're just like us. They have unique, individual personalities. They remember their friends after years apart.
And now, in one of the most groundbreaking scientific discoveries of the decade—and perhaps even the century—researchers from the University of Tokyo have discovered that, like humans, dogs yawn contagiously.
Okay, we kid. But in all seriousness, the finding does shed a bit of light on that most mysterious of behaviors, the yawn. Despite years of research, scientists still don't understand why we do it in the first place. Most believe we yawn to help cool down when our brains are overheated. The fact that yawning is contagious in 60 to 70 percent of people, many argue, is a function of empathy, as people who score higher on empathy tests are more likely to experience contagious yawning.
In the new study, published today in PLOS ONE, the researchers found that more than half the dogs they tested yawned contagiously—and, most interesting, they were more likely to yawn after watching their owner yawn than seeing it done by an unfamiliar human. If empathy truly is at the heart of contagious yawning, these findings could suggest that canines, too, are capable of true empathy.
This isn't the first study to show that dogs yawn contagiously, but it is the first to get the dogs' owners involved. The researchers visited the homes of 25 dogs from different breeds (ranging from golden retrievers to labs to chihuahuas) and had their owners sit in front of them, call their name, and then yawn. For a control, they also had their owners simply open and close their mouths, without a yawn's characteristic jaw-stretching, deep inhalation or long sigh. As a comparison, they also had people that the dogs had never met before perform both actions. (Incidentally, the paper is vague on how they got the owners and strangers to yawn—although, as you might have discovered since starting this post, simply reading about yawning might have done the trick.)
In total, the 25 dogs yawned 22 times after seeing people yawn, and just 5 times after seeing people open and close their mouths. They were nearly three times more likely to yawn contagiously after seeing their owner yawn as compared to seeing a random person do it. This last finding, they say, provides further evidence for the role of empathy in yawning, as dogs are presumably more likely to empathize with their owners than another person.
Why would empathy be the explanation for why yawns are contagious? As social animals, humans often inadvertently copy the emotions and behaviors of those around them, whether it's a smile or a frown.
Yawns, presumably, are no exception. And if the underlying function of yawning is to dissipate heat and cool the brain down, mimicking the yawns of others would make a lot of sense. "If I see a yawn, that might automatically cue an instinctual behavior that if so-and-so's brain is heating up, that means I'm in close enough vicinity, I may need to regulate my neural processes too," Steven Platek, a psychology professor at Georgia Gwinnett College, told my colleague Marina Koren in her recent post on the science of yawning.
Other work has found that chimpanzees yawn contagiously. That research, along with the new finding, suggests that to some extent, chimps and dogs operate based on the same sorts of social cues as we do.
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dogs yawn !! my dogs name is hubby and he is also yawn but i ignore it and not take a serious but its article gain my knowledge and now i m aware about this yawn…thanks..
Dogs and humans are connected on a very deep level.
Dogs do not only yawn contagiously with empathy towards their owners, but smile too, give looks of immense suffering when caught doing whatever forbidden, and much much more. I have lived with dogs practically all my life, and would not give up these warm, loving companions who have a keen sense of humour, intelligent, tuned to one's moods, and more, for anything…
Well, there was one part of the article that was spot on. But the middle I was yawning. I am as I write this and probably will for a while yet. Thanks a lot…..
I don't have a dog, but I yawned when I saw this picture.Dog behaviorists claim that dogs yawn when they are in stressful situations, which I've noticed with my dog. Could it be that when I yawn, my dog thinks it's a signal that I'm stressed, making her stressed as well so she yawns back?
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"What about sports like tennis, skating, gymnastics, equestrian, etc in which women show legs, body etc in tight fitting uniforms?"
Don't take anything below to suggest that women should not participate in sports or exercising. More should do so.
I will assume and address this situation: A guy tries to get to know a gal in or around her exercise or sports event.
· Let modesty be her guide. If she lacks it, she should invent some.
· Men love skimpy apparel, so get his mind off her body. She can't do it associating in the near-buff.
· Keep him mentally off-balance. Smile and insist that he wait until she showers and dresses. Then they can chat.
· For the chat, keep herself business-like including an early departure. Make him wait until next time to get all his points across.
For women looking for a potential Mr. Right, much more is involved in projecting and protecting her interests while in high-level physical activity. But that's for later articles 670 and 671.


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Chocolate can help you win a Nobel Prize, according to a new medical study…
The higher a country's chocolate consumption, the more Nobel laureates it spawns per capita, according to findings released today in the New England Journal of Medicine.
And guess who leads the pack? The Swiss, of course, closely followed by the Swedes and the Danes. The U.S. is somewhere in the middle of chocolate consumption and Nobel Prize winners per capita. To produce just one more laureate, the nation would have to up its cocoa intake by a whopping 275 million pounds a year, according to Dr. Franz Messerli, who did the analysis.
"The amount it takes, it's actually quite stunning, you know," Messerli chuckled. "The Swiss eat 120 bars – that is, 3-ounce bars – per year, for every man, woman and child, that's the average."
The study is a little tongue-in-cheek, though the results are real. And maybe that's why The European Union just won a Nobel Peace Prize – it's surely no coincidence that chocolate-gobbling Sweden and Denmark are member states. Right? Then again, Switzerland isn't in the EU…
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It's easy to make these stupid statements when you have no way of proving it or being around to verify it.
That's the CAGW modus operandi, of course. Claim that any inconvenient event is abnormal and caused by climate changes even though the same kinds of events have occurred throughout human history. Make your really scary claims so far out that you'll never get called on them.
Hasn't worked entirely, though. The 30-year predictions from the mid-80s are clearly failing.


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Tallahassee, Florida - Four people in Florida currently have meningitis as a result of the tainted drugs distributed across the country, but state health officials are preparing for more cases.
The four patients are hospitalized after receiving back or joint injections of the tainted drugs. Now state health officials say hundreds of Floridians may have received a tainted injection in recent months.
Nationwide, 105 people have contracted meningitis. Eight have died.
The contaminated product was dispensed at six health facilities in Ocala, Orlando, Pensacola and Miami dating back to May 21.
Dr. Carina Blackmore of the Florida Department of Health says anyone who's received a back or joint injection in that time and feels sick, even with mild symptoms, should see a doctor.
"The people who've received this drug, the three lots of this tainted drug, need to be very careful and if they become ill in any way, mild symptoms or severe symptoms, they need to get with a health care provider so they can be evaluated and treated appropriately."
The numbered contaminated lots are 05212012@68, 06292012@26 and 08102012@51. The lots are associated with a fungal meningitis outbreak. The illness is not contagious.
Dr. Blackmore says the Department of Health is tracking down suspected cases of meningitis and working with the six facilities that dispensed the tainted drugs.
"At this point we have four cases in Florida that have developed the meningitis. But we're continuing that investigation. It is possible that we will see more cases over time so we're working very closely with health care professionals to detect any cases that we might have."
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In Rabbinical School, a professor once charged us with the idea that we Rabbis had to "go forth and comfort the afflicted." But then he added, "And afflict the comfortable." That is, our job as rabbis is to bring issues into the public eye that may make some folks uncomfortable. But there are things we must discuss so that we can facilitate comfort and healing in our community. So this is why our Social Action Shabbat which takes place on September 16th, at 8:15 PM, will be focusing on Domestic Abuse in the Jewish community. Our theme will be "Behind closed doors- a look at domestic violence." We have a special guest, Jamie Edwards, LSW from the Family Shelter Services in Wheaton who will speak on this topic. Yes, spousal abuse happens in Jewish comminities, even though many in the Jewish community don't believe that it does.
So here are some sobering statistics:
One in every four Jewish homes is the scene of relationship abuse (abuse is defined as emotional, physical, sexual, verbal or economic
Abuse in the Jewish community happens at the same rate as the non-Jewish community. Meaning; our numbers are no different when it comes to domestic abuse. The rate of abuse is about 15-25% or up to 1 in every 4 households.
Abuse can happen in any home despite social status and socio-economic status
Domestic violence is found in every kind of Jewish home: Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, Reconstructionist, and unaffiliated.
Abuse includes women battering men, men battering women and adults battering children.
And the last, but most sobering statistic is that some studies have concluded that Jewish families take longer to address the abuse and change the situation – up to three to five years longer than other ethnic groups.
Because Judaism is so family centered, that the person who needs help waits for several reasons. Stigma and shame still abound concerning this issue. Therefore, the purpose of our Social Action Shabbat is to bring to the forefront the fact that we are a part of a caring community. We are not afraid to confront these issues and face the stigma of domestic abuse. Our community would be strengthened to learn more about it and to see how we can respond to and be supportive and non judgmental to those who are affected by domestic abuse in our community. I hope you will be able to join us.


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If you select to have Auto Nav 2000 Plus, Inc perform the software map update for you, you must provide us with your unit serial number located on the back of the Magellan RoadMate unit and the model of your GPS unit so we can provide you with the necessary authorization code for your unit to be updated.Please insert serial number and model information under our comment section while placing your map software update with us.
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Q: Do I need to de-activate power saving options of Windows before performing the map update? A: While this is not necessary, we highly recommend that the power saving option be temporarily disabled to ensure the integrity of the data transfer
Q: Is it normal that my GPS unit goes through a series of screen changes and restarts during the map update process? A: Yes, this is the normal behavior during the map update.
Q: Do I need to de-activate power saving options of Windows before performing the map update? A:While this is not necessary, we highly recommend that the power saving option be temporarily disabled to ensure the integrity of the data transfer.
Q: I have an authorized CF card but the PC Application Program says that it isn't authorized. What should I do? A: Turn off the Magellan RoadMate. Disconnect the USB Cable from the Magellan RoadMate cradle. Make sure that the CF card is still installed and turn the Magellan RoadMate back on. When you are at the Warning/User Select screen, reconnect the USB cable to the Magellan RoadMate. Start the PC Application program and follow the instructions.
Q: How do I install my vent mount for the Magellan RoadMate? A: Please take a moment to watch this video of how to install the vent mount for the Magellan RoadMate.
Q: How long should my unit take to find its first position out of the box? A: If you are stationary and the unit is connected correctly, you should get your first positioning information within about 5 minutes or less. If your vehicle is moving, it will take a longer period of time – possibly as much as 10 minutes or more depending on environmental conditions.
Q: What kinds of accessories are available with the Magellan RoadMate? A: Click here to see the list of accessories for the Magellan RoadMate.
Q: How often will updates be available? A: Currently we plan to publish new updates for the maps annually. Unit firmware updates will be available whenever changes are identified as necessary for continued proper operation of the unit. Notification of the firmware updates will be posted on our website.
Q: What is the process to have the unit updated with the latest information? A: We plan to offer the updates via our website or a CD (depending on file size) as they occur. You will also need a USB cable and power cable to be able to connect the Magellan RoadMate to your PC and power the unit. You may purchase these soon through our online store if you do not already have them.
Q: Can the external antenna be placed on the dashboard of the vehicle? A: We recommend that the external be mounted to the exterior upper surface of the vehicle whenever possible for best reception of the satellite signal. The unit will work in many cases with the antenna on your dash, although with reduced performance.
Q: How many points of interest are available? A: The Magellan RoadMate currently contains about 2 million Points of Interest available in over 40 different categories.
Q: How many addresses can be entered into the address book? A: You can enter up to 100 addresses per user (up to 3 users total).
Q: Can the Magellan RoadMate be used as a Handheld GPS? A: We do not currently offer any accessories that would allow you to do this, however there are other sources for power that may be used to allow you to use this in a handheld mode of operation.
Q: What is the size of the screen display? A: The display measures 3.8 in/9.65 cm diagonally.
Q: What are the dimensions of the Magellan RoadMate? A: The Magellan RoadMate measures 3.3 in.(h) x 6.5 in.(w) x 1.5 in(d)/9.15 cm(h) x 16.51 cm(l) x 3.81 cm(p) not including the cradle or mount.
Q: How much does the Magellan RoadMate weigh? A: Without the cradle and mount the Magellan RoadMate 500 weighs 11 oz./284 g and the 700 weighs 13 oz./368.5 g.
Q: What are the power requirements for the Magellan RoadMate? A: The unit requires 9vdc to 16vdc at 1Amp to properly turn on and operate.
Q: Does the Magellan RoadMate support the off-road Navigation feature? A: The Magellan RoadMate can be used to provide off-road positioning information. You would simply press the "LOCATE" button on the front of your unit.
Q: My unit will not run on external power, what do I do? A: here are a few tests you can do. First, is the little LED light lit when the cable is plugged in to the cigarette lighter socket and your vehicle is operating? If not, the fuse in the cigarette lighter adapter may be faulty - change the fuse. If the first answer is yes, then is power available at the end of the cable that connects to your unit? Note, you will need a DC voltmeter to check this and the voltage will vary depending on the model of your unit. If no power is available here, then your cable is faulty - obtain a new one. If the answer to the second step is yes, then the unit may be faulty. Please contact our technical support group for repair options.
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JHU scientists have engineered a gene expression construct to promote expression of a bacterial thymidine kinase in mycobacterium. Animal models are infected with the mycobacterium and then exposed to a radiolabeled thymidine kinase substrate. The substrate accumulates in the bacterium in the animal model to allow imaging and study of the localization of the TB infection. ADVANTAGES: • Imaging technology allows animal model experiments that permit assessment of infection over time in fewer animals instead of sacrificing many animals to gather data from multiple time points for cheaper and faster studies of M. tuberculosis infection. • Radiolabeled mycobacterial infections permits real-time imaging and non-invasive studies of TB infection that can potentially be adapted for use in larger animals that are better disease models. • Reduction of the number of animals necessary to gather useful data will reduce costs associated with using larger animal models to speed testing and deployment of therapeutic compounds.
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the leading infectious causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Experts estimate 1.7 million TB deaths per year worldwide, with 2 billion people suffering with latent TB infections. Diagnosis and treatment of TB and latent infection are still challenging. Animal models of experimental TB infection are expensive, time consuming and are not ideal for tracking the course of infection in a single animal. JHU scientists have developed a real-time, non-invasive imaging method to radiolabel and track Mycobacterium Tuberculosis infection in animal models to answer unmet these medical and research needs.
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text: SeaWorld Orlando Announces Waves of the Future 11/7/2011 6:15:00 PM SeaWorld Orlando Announces Waves of the Future New attractions sure to top Orlando's "must-see" list for 2012 and 2013 Summary: SeaWorld Orlando announces its 2012 and 2013 new attractions New experience also opening at Discovery Cove in 2012 Guests can stay in-the-know at Facebook.com/SeaWorld and Facebook.com/DiscoveryCove ORLANDO, Fla. -- With three astounding new attractions featuring all-new ways to connect guests to the mysteries of the sea, SeaWorld Orlando and Discovery Cove are once again sure to top the "must-see" list for upcoming Orlando vacations. SeaWorld designers just announced new experiences to open in 2012 at SeaWorld Orlando and Discovery Cove, and released a few details of a massive expansion set to debut at SeaWorld in 2013. Discovery Cove is a swim-with-dolphins resort across the street from SeaWorld in Orlando.The new attractions represent the biggest attraction expansions in the history of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, the parks' parent company.Terry Prather, president of the company's Orlando parks, SeaWorld, Discovery Cove and Aquatica, said, "With TurtleTrek at SeaWorld Orlando and Freshwater Oasis at Discovery Cove, travelers will have all new reasons to visit Orlando. What we're creating will take you places you've never been before, places only SeaWorld can take you."To learn more about all the new attractions and how to include them on their 2012 Orlando vacation, guests should visit SeaWorldOrlando.com. There, they also can buy tickets and book vacation packages. TurtleTrek While creating TurtleTrek (opening at SeaWorld Orlando in spring 2012), designers stayed true to SeaWorld's unique blend of nose-to-nose animal encounters and state-of-the art entertainment. Guests first visit two massive naturalistic habitats, one filled with hundreds of freshwater fish and gentle manatees, the other home to more than 1,500 saltwater fish and more than a dozen sea turtles. Many of the manatees and sea turtles were rescued by the park's animal team or were born at SeaWorld. Since SeaWorld Orlando's rescue programs began, the team has cared for and returned to the wild nearly 240 manatees and 1,000 sea turtles.Moving on from the habitat, guests enter a domed theater, and what happens next has never before been seen and is a first at any theme park in the world. Coming to life in front of the guests is a first-of-its-kind 3-D/360-degree dome theater film that is completely immersive. The dome allows a hyper-realistic 3-D movie to be shown all around guests and even above them – not just in front them or on only one screen. It's this unique and immersive way of showcasing a sea turtle's epic and astounding journey that is the heart of TurtleTrek. And for the first time, SeaWorld guests are given a turtle's eye view of the ocean's wonders.TurtleTrek is as inspirational as it is astounding. There's a call-to-action at the end of the experience: SeaWorld calls on guests to join them in conserving the world we share. "Do a little, do a lot, but join us and do something to help the world and its animals," said Brian Morrow, the attraction's chief designer. "TurtleTrek is about the everyday heroes who can make a difference in nature."Freshwater OasisJust across the street from SeaWorld Orlando is Discovery Cove, a limited-admission, all-inclusive tropical resort where guests swim with dolphins, hand-feed tropical birds in a free-flight aviary, snorkel among thousands of colorful fish and rays and relax on pristine beaches. Opening at Discovery Cove in spring 2012 is Freshwater Oasis, an all-new attraction featuring swimming and wading adventures and face-to-face encounters with playful otters and curious marmosets.When guests participate with nature at Discovery Cove, they unlock discoveries that can be life-changing. Freshwater Oasis is an all-new opportunity to wade up-close with wildlife in a relaxing tropical setting. It's an exhilarating tropical exhale.Designed with a rainforest canopy above and sparkling-clear springs below, Freshwater Oasis is a natural fit within Discovery Cove's tropical vibe. Guests can relax and explore. They'll wade, wonder, swim and float in the water-filled trails and discover marmosets and playful Asian otters. No matter where they turn, they'll find endless discoveries.Freshwater Oasis is included with admission to Discovery Cove, an all-inclusive tropical getaway and the only place to experience the most exciting animal encounters the world has to offer.Antarctica - Empire of the PenguinAlso announced was SeaWorld Orlando's biggest-ever attraction expansion, Antarctica - Empire of the Penguin, opening spring 2013. Through the years, SeaWorld Orlando has taken guests to far-flung corners of the globe, immersing them in the character and feel of exotic places and introducing them to unique worlds of adventure. At the park's "Wild Arctic" guests ride a simulated jet copter to the frozen north, into a habitat of polar bears, beluga whales and huge walruses. "Key West at SeaWorld" sets guests down in the funky ambience of the Florida Keys, with dolphins, stingrays and colorful birds. The rocky northern California coast is found at "Pacific Point Preserve," with dozens of seals and sea lions. The park's other attractions take guests into the worlds of sharks, sea turtles and manatees, or let guests soar like a ray on the Manta roller coaster or ride the back of a mythical beast, the Kraken.But no journey is bigger -- or as incredible -- as the one to come in 2013. It's a voyage to the bottom-of-the-world, to the coldest and windiest continent, to a place of ice more than 9,000 feet thick. It's a journey to Antarctica and to the empire of the penguin. Guests will be surrounded by the sights, sounds and awesome encounters found in this frozen place, embarking on a one-of-a-kind ride and an incredible family adventure. They'll experience the mystery and wonder of life on the ice through the eyes of a penguin, sensing the beauty and drama of their sometimes-dangerous habitat. Antarctica – Empire of the Penguin combines closer-then-ever animal connections with state-of-the-art interactive ride technologies for adventures that are different each time. It's an all-family experience that could only come from SeaWorld and can only be found at SeaWorld Orlando. And, it's safe to say Antarctica – Empire of the Penguin will be the coldest theme park attraction in the world. A year-and-a-half from opening at SeaWorld Orlando, details are few. For now, SeaWorld Orlando's Antarctica will stay as mysterious as its namesake continent. "Only SeaWorld and its parks can take you on these journeys or bring these experiences to you," said Prather. "We're excited about what the future holds for our parks and our fans."Like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/SeaWorld or follow us on Twitter for the latest details about SeaWorld Orlando. SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment:SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment inspires people to celebrate, connect, and care for the natural world through the power of entertainment. The company owns and operates 10 parks across the United States, as well as the newly formed SeaWorld Pictures division. The parks play host to 23 million guests a year and provide lasting memories through up-close animal encounters, world-class shows and rides, and high-quality themed attractions. Locations include SeaWorld parks in Orlando, San Diego and San Antonio; Busch Gardens parks in Tampa, Fla. and Williamsburg, Va.; Discovery Cove and Aquatica in Orlando; Sesame Place near Philadelphia, Pa.; and water parks Adventure Island in Tampa and Water Country USA in Williamsburg. A global leader in animal care and conservation, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment cares for more than 60,000 animals including 200 endangered or threatened species. This commitment extends to animals around the world: The company has contributed more than $50 million to conservation, wildlife rescue and environmental stewardship initiatives and operates one of the world's most respected animal rescue and rehabilitation programs. SeaWorld has rescued more than 18,000 orphaned, injured or ill animals over four decades. 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Hi, my name is Bethany and I am a ballet nerd.
I danced until it was time to go to college, and I knew that I'd never be a professional (I'm 5'1″ and have bad feet). But dance, particularly ballet, is still something that I love like crazy.
And I watch basically ever dance show EVER. (If you haven't watched Australia's Dance Academy, it is streaming on Netflix and you should GO NOW and marathon it.) So, obviously Breaking Pointe is right up my alley.
This CW reality show chronicles the life of several professional dancers in Salt Lake City's Ballet West, which is a mid-size company. And the first episode, "Survival of the Fittest," introduced us to the people we'll be following this season and taught us all about contracts.
1. Beckanne Sisk, 19
From the first episode, it is CLEAR that this girl is the most talented young ballerina they have. (Well, that we've seen. I'm sure everyone in the company is great.) She's lovely and has a lightness to her dancing that can't really be taught. (That sounds stupid, but it's true.)
In this episode, she was offered a Ballet West contract and promoted to a demi-soloist, which everyone made a huge deal out of, but, really, isn't unheard of. There are 19 and 20 year-olds that are principles at New York City Ballet and American Ballet Theater just offered a company contract to a 15-year-old. And don't even get me started on the European companies. They are BONKERS with their young dancers. Anyway. She is great and I'm pretty sure she's my favorite right now, because she seems focused and balanced and professional.
2. Ronald and Rex Tilton, 19 and 24
These are (Mormon? They have to be Mormon, right?!) brothers who are both dancing with Ballet West, and who both also have girlfriends in the company. Well, Ronald, who has some serious Edward Cullen hair going on, has a girlfriend, and Rex has a . . . conquest? I don't know. But he is a Stage 5 Clinger and needs to be punched in the balls.
Ronald is offered a contract and promoted from an apprentice (which is sort of like being an intern in a ballet company) to a corps de ballet member, and Rex is a third-year demi-soloist.
3. Allison DeBona, 28
So, this is Rex's friend thing. She is frustrated with her position in the company (I think she's a soloist?) and desperately wants to be promoted to principle. Which is completely understandable on a professional level and I totally get that.
What I don't understand is 1) why she would mess around with a 24-year-old, 2) why she is stringing him along, and 3) why she doesn't punch him in the balls. I mean, the poor deranged kid told her he loves her and she was like, "I told you I'm not gonna deal with you when you're being crazy." And she won't even call him her boyfriend. So we know where her priorities are and he needs to just stop. Ugh.
4. Ronnie Underwood, 30
So this dude thinks he's Cooper Nielsen from Center Stage. He wears a leather jacket and rides a motorcycle and has tattoos and calls himself a "gearhead." He's jacked and wears bandanas in class. I haven't really seen him dance yet, so I have zero idea if he's talented, but let's assume he is.
His predicament is that he's a first soloist and that he wants to be promoted to principle. Which is fair. So when he gets his contract, he is happy that he's getting more money, but upset with the his company position. And that is all I know about Ronnie.
But might I add: Ugh, there is a Ronnie and Ronald. Why do people still name their kids those names? I MEAN, SRSLY.
5. Christiana Bennett, 32
Christiana is a principle dancer and has been with Ballet West since she was 19. While everyone else is freaking out about finding out if their contracts are renewed (they are contracted for a yearly basis), she's sitting pretty because she's the prima ballerina of the company and thus gets two-year contracts AND very advance notice if her contract is not going to be renewed.
Christiana is angular and has a very classic-face, although she needs to cut back on the eyebrow waxing and arching. And though she has a very classical look, I didn't think her dancing was anything to write home about. I mean, she's good, but I don't think she's as dynamic as, say, Beckanne. And definitely not as good as, like, Tiler Peck (who is 22) of NYCB, for example.
6. Katie Martin, 23
And then we have Miss Katie, who is absolutely adorable and the girlfriend of Ronald. Again, WHY is she dating a dude who is 19?! There is absolutely zero chance I would have dated a 19-year-old at 23. But, ballet is a weird world and typically the dancers are very sheltered and thus a little immature, which I think is very obvious from this show. ANYWAY. Katie is besties with Beckanne, and despite the producer-fed conversations I think they are actually friends and have a really natural chemistry.
But sadly for Katie, she is not offered a contract renewal at Ballet West (However, she's still listed as part of Ballet West II. So, maybe they haven't updated thier website?). So now she has to go out and audition at other, most likely, smaller companies to get a job. Adam Sklute, the company's artistic director, offers to write recommendation letters and make calls to the companies she is auditioning for, but GEEZ HOW AWKWARD IS THAT?! "Hi, this is Adam, this dancer I fired because I don't think she's strong enough is auditioning for your company today and you should TOTALLY take her." Ugh.
Anyway, the big question, I guess, is if Ronald is going to give up his contract with Ballet West to go and audition with her. And while Ronald is ALSO a Stage 5 Clinger, I feel better about him since Katie is actually his girlfriend and it's sort of sweet, if idiotic, that he wants to be with her. I like when guys like their girlfriends.
So those are the cast members. I'm shocked that there isn't a principle male dancer involved. Maybe none of them wanted to be involve with the show? Because at one point Rex, a demi-soloist, was partnering Christiana, the prima, and I was all, "THERE IS NO WAY THAT WOULD HAPPEN." But maybe because this is a mid-size company, there is a way that would happen. *shrugs*
Anyway. I was a little annoyed that there was so much TALKING and producer-fed conversations happening in this episode. I don't want them to talk, I want them to dance. DANCE, MONKEYS, DANCE. But whatever. It's the first episode. And I'm actually glad that they talked about the reality of contracts and economics and how fleeting a career in dance can be. I just wish there had been more dancing.
So, in my perfect world, there will be fewer The Hills-esque chats in coffee shops and more time in the rehearsal studio. We shall see what the next episode brings us!
So now that you've heard my thoughts, please do tell me all of yours in comments!
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