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Cross-Cultural Communications Events
Fall 2013
November 4, 2013--6:00 PM--Student Center Theatre
International Film Series: The film "Big Man Japan" will be presented.
October 18, 2013--8:30 AM--Student Center Ballroom
SPSU and the University of Florida Center for Latin American Studies sponsor a faculty development-curriculum enrichment Conference on "Infusing Latin American Perspectives Across the Curriculum." The conference is from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
October 17, 2013--6:00 PM--Student Center Ballroom
International Issues Series: Consul General Ajit Kumar from the Indian Consulate in Atlanta will be speaking on current issues in India.
October 7, 2013--6:00 PM--Student Center Theatre
International Film Series: The film "No" from Chile will be presented.
October 2, 2013--12 Noon--J-130
Prof. Pegah Zamani will present an architectural lecture on the project "A Living Machine", five studies representing different periods in the lives of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, two major Mexican artists.
September 25, 2013--5:00 PM--Building N (Architecture) Lobby
The Department of Architecture invites you to the opening of Paris/Barcelona. The show is an exciting installation of student work and photography done over the 2013 summer session on two study abroad Architours one to Paris and another to Barcelona organized and run by Professors Edwin Akins and Michael Carroll of the Department of Architecture. Guests will be invited to add to the Collective Folie, an interactive construction inspired by artist Tadashi Kawamata's work of the same name in the Parc de la Villette in Paris. The students visited and worked on this art installation in Paris.
September 19, 2013--6:00 PM--Student Center Theatre
Hispanic Heritage Month: "Los Valientes". Based on the lives of three Latinos, the show celebrates Mexican painter Diego Rivera , martyred Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero, and Mexican-American outlaw Joaquin Murrieta (some say that Zorro was based on Murrieta). A live music theatre work for singing actor and onstage music trio of cello, piano and percussion. The music ranges from traditional Latino folk and popular songs sung in Spanish to instrumental works by Latin American composers.
September 13, 2013--8:30 AM--Student Center Ballroom
SPSU and the University of Pittsburgh Center for International Studies will sponsor a faculty development-curriculum enrichment Conference On Incorporating International Perspectives on Energy into the Curriculum. The conference is from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
September 12, 2013--6:00 PM--Student Center Theatre
Talk by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Dr. Nkosazana Clarice Dlamini-Zuma. Dr. Zuma is a South African politician and former anti-apartheid activist. She was South Africa's Minister of Health from 1994 to 1999, then Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1999 to 2009. She became Minister of Home Affairs from 2009 to 2012. In 2012, Dr. Zuma was elected by the African Union Commission as its chairperson, making her the first woman to lead the organization. A reception (invitation only) will begin at 5:15 in the Ballroom. The talk is open to all.
September 9, 2013--6:00 PM--Student Center Theatre
International Film Series: Bollywood comes to SPSU, with the showing of the film "Three Idiots". IMDB's description says: "Two friends are searching for their long lost companion. They revisit their college days and recall the memories of their friend who inspired them to think differently, even as the rest of the world called them "idiots".
Spring 2013
April 18, 2013--6:00 PM--Design II (Building I-2) Auditorium
International Issues Series: Consul General Hermano Ribeiro from the Brazilian Consulate in Atlanta will be speaking on current issues in Brazil.
April 12, 2013--8:30 AM--Engineering Technology Center Q-104
All-day conference on "Globalizing the Future: Infusing Southeast Asian Perspectives into Social Science, Humanities, Education and Business Curricula". Guest speakers include Trude Jocebsen and Julia Lamb from the Northern Illinois University Center for Southeast Asian Studies. RSVP to Raj Sashti at email@example.com.
April 8, 2013--6:00 PM--Student Center Theatre
International Film Series: "La Strada" (Italy)
April 3, 2013--12:00 Noon--Design II (Building I-2) Auditorium
International Forum Series: Dr. Noriko Horiguchi, Associate Professor of Modern Japanese Literature at the University of Tennessee, will lecture on "Japan as Woman; Women in Japan: Visual and Literary Representations of the US-Japan Relationship".
March 28, 2013--6:00 PM--High Museum
Trolley Trip to the High Museum to see the "Frida & Diego: Passion, Politics, and Painting" exhibit. Both the exhibit and the transportation are free with SPSU ID. Trolley leaves from Student Center, near large stairway near parking lot 35. Trolleys leave hourly at 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 PM, and return one hour later.
March 27, 2013
International Day at SPSU. Details to follow.
March 21, 2013--6:00 PM--Student Center Ballroom A
International Issues Series: Prof. Nicolas Florsch, Scientific Attaché and David Kibler from the Consulate General of France in Atlanta, will be speaking on "French Research Structures and Strategies" as well as study abroad opportunities in France.
March 21, 2013--12:00 Noon--Design II (Building I-2) Auditorium
International Forum Series: Kazumi Hasegawa, lecturer in Modern Japanese History at the University of Georgia, will present a lecture on Oyabe Zen'ichiro, a Japanese student who studied in the United States in the 1890s. She will explore the meaning of cultural identity.
March 21, 2013--12:00 Noon--Room Q-202 (ETC)
Irish-American Heritage Jeopardy. Answer questions and win prizes! All who attend can participate.
March 19, 2013--12:00 Noon--Room Q-202 (ETC)
Dr. Lawrence Eng, online community manager for ServiceNow, will be speaking on "The Evolution of Otaku Culture, from Japan to America and Beyond". Otaku, meaning "super-fan", is most evident among fans of Japanese animation (anime) and comics (manga). Otaku culture has transcended national identities, and has become a significant subcultural strategy for living in our increasingly postmodern and globalized world. This event is part of the International Forum Series and is a First Year Experience event.
March 11, 2013--6:00 PM--Student Center Theatre
International Film Series: "Babette's Feast" (Denmark)
March 4--March 8, 2013--SPRING BREAK
February 26, 2013--11:00 AM--Q-202
Fulbright Scholars Series: Eric Huerta, visiting Fulbright Scholar from Universidad de Queretaro, Mexico, currently associated with Purdue University, will speak on "Quantitative Methods for Engineering Education and Research".
February 25, 2013--5:00 PM--Design II (Building I-2) Auditorium
Fulbright Scholars Series: Presentation by Dr. Shiro Matsushima, visiting Fulbright Scholar from Toyohashi University of Technology, Japan and currently affiliated with the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, will be speaking on Architecture of eMotion and in Motion.
February 20, 2013--6:00 PM--Student Center Theatre
Presentation by Daymond John, founder and CEO of FUBU clothing. Daymond John is an American entrepreneur, investor, author and motivational speaker. FUBU has received several honors for entrepreneurial achievements including two Congressional Awards and two NAACP Awards, A reception and book signing will follow.
February 14, 2013--6:00 PM--Design II (Building I-2) Auditorium
International Issues Series: He Beom Kim, Consul General of South Korea in Atlanta,will speak on current economic and educational issues relating to South Korea.
February 11, 2013--6:00 PM--Student Center Theatre
International Film Series: "The Closet" (France)
February 5, 2013--6:00 PM--Student Center Ballroom
Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr., noted historian and expert on tracing one's family tree, will speak on "If These Bones Could Talk; Researching Your Family Genealogy".
January 29, 2013--6:00 PM--Student Center Theatre
Speaker: Isabel Wilkerson will present a talk on her Pulitzer-prize winning book "The Warmth of Other Suns". The book is about the migration of African-Americans from the South to the North from 1915-1970, telling the stories of both "average" folks and the famous (such as Jessie Owens). The talk will be followed by a book signing. Her book will be available for purchase.
November 15, 2012--12:00 Noon - 1:30--Student Center Ballroom
Military Appreciation Week Event.
Closing Ceremony, presentation of 2012 Military Appreciation Memory Plaque and introduction
of scholarship winners. A discussion panel will take place, moderated by Dan Branham,
USAR, SPSU Faculty. Panelists: John B. Commander, Jr. Lt Col USAF (retired), Daniel
Timmons USMC (current student), Greg "Bo" Taylor, USA (current student), Spencer Norris,
USMC (current student), and Josh Durkee, USMC (current student). Lunch will be provided,
but reservations are required--email email@example.com before 11/12 noon to reserve.
November 14, 2012--8:00 AM - 9:00 AM--J-130
Military Appreciation Week Event. Presentation by George "Jay" Veith of "Code-Name Bright Light", The story of our efforts to rescue U.S. and the South Vietnamese POWs during the Vietnam War.
November 14, 2012--12:00 Noon--Student Center Theatre
Andrew Greenberg, President, Georgia Game Developer's Association, "Winning the Business of Games ... or at Least Not Getting P0wnd."
November 14, 2012--12:00 Noon--Student Center Ballroom
Military Appreciation Week Event. Presentation by George "Jay" Veith
Master of Ceremony - Roger Soiset, SIS Faculty of "Black April", The story of the collapse of South Vietnam in 1973. Jay Veith will be signing copies of "Black April" after the presentation. A light lunch will be provided by AMPVO
November 13, 2012--12:00 Noon-12:30--Sycamore Grove
Military Appreciation Week Event. Flag Ceremony, master of Ceremony - Jerry Pierce, SIS Faculty
November 13, 2012--4:30 - 9:00 PM--Gymnasium
Military Appreciation Week Event. Military Appreciation Basketball Night.
Special reserved seating for military guests. Tailgate & Cookout.
Color Guard Ceremony, Presenter - Cary King, Vietnam Veteran & Local Attorney on "Transitioning from Active Duty to Service in the Community" - Learn how a Vietnam Veteran moved from Active Duty to continue his commitment to our country in service to the community. Women's Basketball Game vs. Reinhart, Men's Basketball Game vs. Reinhart
November 12, 2012--12:00 noon - 1:00 PM--Student Center Theatre
Military Appreciation Week Event. Opening Ceremony
Presenter - Bob Kerr, WWII Pearl Harbor Veteran on "Remembering Pear Harbor" - Experience the memories of a World War II veteran who was at Pearl Harbor. Hear what it was like and stories of his service experiences more than 70 years ago.
November 12, 2012--4:30 - 6:00 PM--J-Building Lobby
Military Appreciation Week Event. Students Affairs Booth
Information for non-traditional and military students
November 12, 2012--4:30 - 6:00 PM--Student Center Ballroom
Military Appreciation Week Event. Presentation by Major General Larry Taylor, USMC (Ret.) on "Are We Entering Another Interwar Period?" - Gain the thoughts and insights from a retired Major General with experience in Iraq, the Dominican Republic, Laos, Vietnam, Central and South America. He is in a position to reflect on our history and comment on the future. A reception will follow.
November 5, 2012--12:00 Noon--Student Center Theatre
Mock student presidential debate--come hear a presidential debate and vote for the winner the day before the election!
October 29, 2012--6:00 PM--Student Center Ballroom
Alan Wilson, Vice President, Tripwire Interactive, will speak on "From Mod Team to Riches via Digital Zombies"
October 15, 2012--7:00 PM--N-175
Fulbright Scholars Series: Dr. Mushtaq Memon of Washington State University will be speaking about Fulbright grants that are available to graduate students and to undergraduate students in their final year. In addition to outstanding academic credentials, to be eligible for consideration, ALL Fulbright applicants must be U. S. citizens.
October 9, 2012--3:00 PM--J151
Ms. Viivi Seppanen (Kainuu Vocational College) and Mr. Ville Tuominen (North Kerelia Municipal Vocational Training Consortium) will speak on "Digital Learning Technologies in Finland: From a National Framework to Local Projects and Classrooms."
October 9, 2012--6:00 PM--Student Center Theatre
Film: "Pan's Labyrinth". Part of Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
October 5, 2012--11:00 AM--Student Center Theatre
Ian Schreiber, founder of Global Game Jam will be speaking at SPSU's Convocation/First Year Experience event. Part of the Interface Lecture Series.
October 4, 2012--3:15 PM--J-130
Film: "The Way". Part of Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
September 26, 2012--6:00 PM--Student Center Theatre
"Illustrated Indian Classical Dance/Demonstration Program (including display of costumes and jewelry)" by Ms. Sasikala Penumarthi of the Kuchipudi Dance Academy. Free, but please contact email@example.com for reservations.
September 26, 2012--12 Noon--J-130
Student Panel on "The Popular Perception of the United States in Latin America and the role of the Peace Corps and Economic and Military Aid". Part of Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration.
September 25, 2012--6:00 PM-- Q-202
Speaker: Dr. Laurence Michalak on "Tunisia and the Arab Spring".
Dr. Michalak is a cultural anthropologist and former director of Center for Maghrib Studies in Tunis (CEMAT) as well as former vice chair of the Center for Middle Eastern Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of "Tunisia: Igniting Arab Democracy" for inclusion in A Diplomat's Handbook for Democracy Development Support (3rd edition). He is one of the top American experts on these topics.
September 19, 2012--12 Noon--Building J Atrium
Student poster and demonstration session. Part of Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration.
September 17, 2012--12 Noon--Design II Auditorium
Constitution Day Lecture: "Immigration Reform in the American Federal System: The Supremacy Clause and State Immigration Enforcement". Part of Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration.
September 12, 2012--12 Noon--Student Center Ballroom
Speaker: Henry Birnbrey, Holocaust Survivor, from the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum
September 9, 2012--2:00 PM--William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, Atlanta. Trip to Exhibit: "Beyond the Swastika and Jim Crow"


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iPad mini, will use it for reading, mostly :)
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1- iPhone 5
2- iPad
3- iPad Mini

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As debate over gun control continues to rage across the country, it is interesting to note two proposed bills that were introduced in the New York State Assembly and Senate last year.
The proposed measures may actually offer some of the wisest, and least controversial methods available to address the issue of gun control in NY State. If enacted, the legislation may actually provide a proactive opportunity, rather than the reactive measures, which have created so much controversy across the state in recent days.
The legislation includes, Assembly bill, A4345, sponsored by Assemblyman Will Barclay, R-Pulaski, and the Senate version, S4933 sponsored by Sen. John Bonacic, R-Mt. Hope. If approved, it would require the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation to "develop an educational program for grades 9 through 12, …with information necessary for implementing an educational program encompassing outdoor opportunities for recreational and physical education purposes."
Obviously, there are at least two politicians who believe there should be more to gym class than just basketball, baseball and football.
The measure, which is focused on high school physical education courses, has drawn wide support from the New York State Conservation Council.
If enacted, the legislation would provide school districts with a NYS Department of Education, approved high school curriculum centered on the traditional pursuits of hunting and fishing for use in physical education courses.
In many school districts, activities such as archery, Nordic skiing, mountain biking, flyfishing and orienteering are no longer part of gym class. Rather, these activities are offered as part of Health Class.
If the current legislation is enacted, students in New York schools would have and opportunity to learn about the various hunting and fishing seasons and the species that could be sought, and the numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation and exercise.
Additionally, students would learn about the history and benefits of hunting and fishing in the development of New York State.
Joe Hackett is a guide and sportsman residing in Ray Brook. Contact him at email@example.com.
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Project Description
Play Across Boston was undertaken by the HPRC in collaboration with Northeastern University's Center for the Study of Sport in Society and a broad-based community advisory board. Building on momentum from the Boston Youth Sports Congress in 1997–1998, Sport in Society began several community engagement activities. From 1999 to 2001, Play Across Boston led a comprehensive community-based assessment of physical activity programs and facilities for Boston youth. The goal of this project was to document youth sports and physical activity resources in Boston in order to understand how community resources and individual and household characteristics combine to influence levels of physical activity.
The project created a baseline assessment and prototype monitoring system documenting resources that offer year-round afterschool sports and physical activity for youth in Boston. Findings were disseminated to community leaders to facilitate data-driven action for reducing observed disparities in physical activity opportunities for youth in disadvantaged neighborhoods.
Boston's Mayor Menino called the Play Across Boston work a "playbook" for future sports and recreation planning by the city of Boston and its partners. This project resulted in documentation of substantial disparities in participation in 237 different out of school time programs in the city. Later, activities were conducted to monitor ongoing citywide efforts in reducing documented disparities in access to physical activity facilities. Activities included a 2007 follow-up assessment of playground quality among a subset of public parks, coupled with a survey of local bicycle and pedestrian transportation infrastructure that might influence access to these public resources. City budget data were also reviewed to estimate citywide playground renovation rates before and after the Play Across Boston baseline. Findings indicated improvements in playground quality and an equitable park renovation schedule since the baseline assessment.
Principal Investigator: Steven Gortmaker, PhD
Funder: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Funding Dates: October 1, 1999–September 30, 2002; October 1, 2004–September 30, 2009
For more information, contact Jessica Barrett.
The Play Across Boston research team welcomes other cities and towns to look at recreational programs and facilities for its young people. If you and/or your organization plan to use these data sources in the Boston area, permission must be received from the authors prior to use.
Play Across Boston Facility Survey
Play Across Boston Student Survey
Play Across Boston 2000 Program Survey
Journal Articles
Hannon C, Cradock A, Gortmaker SL, Wiecha J, El Ayadi A, Keefe L, Harris A. Play Across Boston: a community initiative to reduce disparities in access to after-school physical activity programs for inner-city youths. Prev Chronic Dis. 2006 Jul; 3(3): A100.
Cradock AL, Kawachi I, Colditz GA, Hannon C, Melly SJ, Wiecha J, Gortmaker SL. Playground safety and access in Boston neighborhoods. Am J Prev Med. 2005 May; 28(4): 357–63.
Barrett JL, Hannon C, Keefe L, Gortmaker SL, Cradock AL. Playground renovations and quality at public parks in Boston, Massachusetts, 1996-2007. Prev Chronic Dis. 2011 Jul; 8(4): A72.
Cradock A, El Ayadi A, Gortmaker S, Hannon C, Sobol A, and Wiecha J. Play Across Boston: Summary Report. Harvard Prevention Research Center Active Facts Report #01-2002. December 2002.
Neighborhood Series
These active fact sheets detail the types of sports and programs young people were participating in, as well as the availability of recreational facilities, by neighborhood according to the Play Across Boston baseline assessment.
The Harvard Prevention Research Center is a member of the Prevention Research Centers Program, supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cooperative agreement number 1-U48-DP-001946.


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Turn those knitted holiday atrocities into a celebration
By MELANIE WARNER SPENCER, STAFF WRITER : December 12, 2011 : Updated: December 13, 2011 12:32am
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Chathan Raj picked up a tacky holiday sweater at Urban Outfitters.
COURTESY PHOTO PRICELESS: Leslie Hall models a gem from her sweater collection.
Indie singer/sweater collector Leslie Hall models her gem sweater collection.
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KNIGHT RIDDER TRIBUNE CLASSIC STYLE: Singer Andy Williams, TV show host in the 1960s and early '70s, knew how to rock a Christmas sweater.
COURTESY PHOTO A TRIBUTE: A Christopher Radko ornament pays homage to Christmas sweaters.
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Nicki Britton is over the top with her ugly Christmas sweater and vest.
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COURTESY PHOTO LIKE A TRAIN WRECK: Lindsey Rucker, left, and Michelle Erard show off tacky, mismatched holiday attire at an ugly-Christmas-sweater-party.
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JORDAN GRABER : STAFF ONE NIGHT ONLY: Bethany Parks, from left, Thereasa Rich and Christina Gates manage to make holiday sweaters sexy.
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Eggnog: Check.
Holiday cookies: Check.
Christmas decorations: Check.
Kitschy Christmas sweater: Check.
Chances are you are throwing or are attending an ugly-Christmas-sweater party this year. Over the past few years, this has become the wacky, tacky theme party for the holidays.
Lindsey Rucker recently attended just such a party and enjoyed the casual vibe.
"They're festive," said Rucker, a 23-year-old grad student. "Sweaters are better than cocktail dresses."
The parties are so popular there is a book about them called, as you might imagine, Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Book: The Definitive Guide to Getting Your Ugly On, by Brian Miller, Adam Paulson and Kevin Wool aka, "Team Ugly" of www.uglychristmassweaterparty .com. The website offers a winter wonderland of ugly sweaters. An aunt or grandmother's closet is also a great place to hunt for some sweet sweater action.
Holiday hipsters can pick up knitted wonders of Christmas past at resale shops or new ones at stores like Urban Outfitters, which sells reindeer sweaters for $90, and online outlet Vardegen.com, which offers five versions of the Original Ugly Sweater T-shirt for $20 each.
As an attendee of an ugly-sweater party, you are obligated to don the most awful, shockingly colorful, blindingly atrocious cardigan or pullover available on the market. But what if you are throwing an ugly-sweater party this year? With a little planning, you can make yours the invitation of the season.
"It's all about being comfortable and casual," says event planner Doyin Fashakin of Events by Doyin. "It's December and cold. You don't want to have to wear dresses. I think that's what gets people interested. They don't have to dress up."
Fashakin recently offered her tips for planning and executing an ugly-sweater party that will become an annual tradition. Your goal for a jammin' house party should be about 30 guests, Fashakin says. Consider inviting about 60 to get to that number. But big or small, with the right elements, you and your guests will have fun. Once the guest list is finished, it's time to get to the real work.
Set the mood: Create a fun and festive invitation to prepare, inform and entice your guests. Be sure to include an ugly-sweater image on the invitation or, if you have time, Fashakin says to go 3-D with actual, baby-size sweaters on the invitations. "Give tips on where they can get an ugly sweater," Fashakin says. If you are having a contest, be sure to mention it in the invitation, to promote a little friendly competition.
Deck the halls: Tacky is your mantra here, Fashakin says. Wrapping paper, pom-poms, garland and Christmas-themed cutouts, including ugly sweaters, are a must. "If it's your second party, put out pictures from last year," Fashakin says. "If you had a contest, put up photos of the winner."
Ugliest of them all: For your contest, Fashakin recommends keeping your categories limited to three or four. "Not too many," she says. "You want guests to dance and have fun." The authors of the Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Book recommend categories such as "Win, Place and Showoff," which are your first-, second- and third-place overall winners; "Authentic Ugliness" (think stockings, kittens, bizarre combinations of colors, materials and images); "Most Crafty," for the guest who goes all out and crafts his or her own or modifies an existing sweater; and "Mechanically Gifted," which refers to a sweater that offers circuitry and all-around audio-visual bling.
Activities: Plan two or three activities for the guests, outside of the contest. For example, Fashakin recommends coffee-mug decorating; a photo booth (or at the very least a person designated to take pictures); singing competitions; and inviting your guests to help you trim a tacky tree.
Festive food and drink: Every good party needs good food. For an ugly-Christmas-sweater party, it's all about being casual, so go as easy as pizzas or put out a spread of fabulous finger foods. Either way, feed them and they will come. Be sure to serve a signature "Ugly Sweater Martini" drink of the night. This can be any cocktail that you just rename for the occasion. Don't forget to serve Jell-O.
Give the gift of fun: Ask your guests to bring a tacky gift to exchange and unwrap during the party. Cheesy records (M.C. Hammer, anyone?), CDs and DVDs; gross or weird candy; and creepy toys and stuffed animals are all good choices.
With the above tips, as well as adding your own wacky personal touches, for years to come, all your friends will want for Christmas is your ugly-sweater party.
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Once Upon a Time
Once Upon A Time Burning Question: What Does the Name Emma Swan Mean?
Names are important on Once Upon A Time. Most of the time, their meanings are somewhat obvious: Ruby (Meghan Ory) is Little Red Riding Hood. Regina (Lana Parrilla), Latin for "queen," is the Evil Queen herself. But, sometimes, they're a bit trickier to figure out. We've been trying to figure out the importance of the name Emma Swan (Jennifer Morrison) since the beginning. Here's what we've come up with:
The name Emma is German for "complete" or "all-containing," which makes sense as Emma is one of the few characters in OUAT who does not have an Enchanted Forest counterpart. She exists in all worlds as the same version of herself.
Though Emma seemingly fulfilled her prophecy as "the savior" by breaking the spell at the end of last season, we think there may be more to her tale. When Cora tried to rip Emma's heart from her chest in Season 2, Episode 9: "Queen of Hearts," she was unable to, and Emma inadvertently used magic to repel her. Emma may be more powerful than anyone knows (including herself) and, if that is the case, her magic doesn't come from any fairy dust. It's a part of her.
As for the surname Swan, we've made a few fairy tale connections. The most well-known is the story of "The Ugly Duckling" by Hans Christian Andersen. In the classic tale, an ugly duckling, taunted and neglected by his peers, grows up to be a beautiful swan. We can't imagine Emma was ever homely, but she did grow up unloved, bouncing from family to family in the foster care system. It wasn't until Henry arrived at her doorstep and she moved to Storybrooke that she found a family. We have already seen her transform from a lonely bail bond agent to a mother who will do anything for her son, but perhaps the "Ugly Duckling" connection hints at a greater transformation to come?
Swans appear in another lesser-known Hans Christian Anderson story called "The Wild Swans." The story is about a princess who rescues her brothers from a spell cast by an evil queen. Sound familiar? In the tale, Elisa the princess is too strong to be trapped the queen's spell, and is banished to a foreign land. The story also involves the princess knitting a lot of sweaters and fainting from exhaustion at one point, so we're kind of hoping the connection is not too literal, but it is an interesting parallel nonetheless!
Do you have any theories about what significance Emma Swan's name could have? Post them in the comments section below!
Catch the next episode of Once Upon a Time on Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.


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Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Cane Bay football coach Russell Zehr said his team is a work in progress as the season approaches.
Scrimmages last week against James Island and Woodland affirmed that for him. There were some things the Cobras did well but many other things went awry.
Zehr counted bad snaps, missed tackles and poor alignment as just some of the Cobras' problems.
"It's kind of like having all the ingredients you need to make something but it turns out wrong," he said. "There's not really one thing we can pinpoint. It's a lot of little things. It's just going to take time and reps."
The Cobras led James Island 27-6 in the second half before winning 27-20. Against Woodland, the Wolverines scored three times and Cane Bay scored twice.
The Cobras played both scrimmages without starting quarterback Devin Kilgore, who was banged up after the Timberland scrimmage on Friday, Aug. 9.
Backups Bridges Howard and Jonathan Bowman handled the snaps under center. Kilgore was set to return for a scrimmage at Andrews on Tuesday or Friday in the Sertoma Classic against Colleton County.
Against James Island, running backs Romante Frasier and Keshawn Foy scored touchdowns on the ground. Trey Burdette hauled in a TD pass on a screen from Bowman. Howard also scored on a run.
Howard and Frasier scored against Woodland.
Cane Bay opens the regular season in a locally televised game on Aug. 29 at Summerville.
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