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This page has the answers to the most frequently asked questions we get. Simply click on the question and the answer will scroll out. If you have a question that isn't answered below, please e-mail us and we'll do our best to help you.
What should I wear?
It is usually cold, and often windy. We recommend you wear at a minimum, a heavy coat, gloves and a hat. Most veteran racers wear a few layers of clothes, something to cover their faces and warm shoes too. Also, remember you are walking on ice, so you may want to wear ice grips over your shoes, so you don't fall down. These are found at most sportsman stores.
How do I register?
You have two options for registering:
- You can pre-register online. There is no risk of losing funds, we do not charge your credit card unless you check-in at the race. This is the preferred method because it helps us prepare for the races and speed up the registration lines. Just fill out the forms online and enter your credit card to "hold" your reservation.
- You can register at the lake on the morning of the race. If you select this option, your only payment option is cash.
Here is the process to complete registration:
- When you arrive at the lake, head to the registration trailer to pick up your packet. If you pre-registered online, your paperwork is already filled out. If you are registering the day of the event, you'll need to fill out your paperwork.
- Head to the Tech inspection line, which is right outside the registration trailer. The tech inspector will look at your car and tires, if you clear inspection they give you a tech sticker which proves your car passed the inspection for the 2020 season.
- Last step is to go to the registration trailer and select your staging numbers and pay any outstanding fees.
What is a Tech Inspection?
A Tech Inspection makes sure that all vehicles that compete in our events are mechanically safe and that they comply with the rules. Formal inspections are only done once a season (vehicles may be re-teched at any time at the discretion of the officials). Inspections take about 5 minutes and you must get them done before you register for the first time each season. An Our Gang Member will go over a checklist with your vehicle before giving you an inspection sticker with a number on it. This number identifies your vehicle in our records, so keep the sticker and remember the number for the season. You will also receive a copy of our rule book after you successfully pass inspection. There is an inspection fee, but you only pay it once a season. $10 for each vehicle. The members at the Registration trailer can direct you to the Tech line. Tech will open at 7:30 am and will be available until 8:45 am every Saturday and Sunday and may be available on the first Practice Day of the season.
If you only plan to come to a Fun Day, your vehicle will still have to pass a basic safety and condition inspection.
Do I need a helmet?
For Street Studs, Street Bare Rubber and Pro Street Bare Rubber you will not need a helmet. For Pro Street Studs and all Competition classes you will need a good fitting helmet for both the driver and passenger. Check the rule book for helmet specifications.
Our Gang has a limited number of helmets available to rent at the Registration Trailer. You will need to leave your Driver's License with us in exchange for a helmet.
Do I need to air down my tires?
This is entirely up to you. The majority of bare rubber drivers do air down their tires, although the tire pressure you use each weekend will likely change. Please keep in mind there is a minimum tire pressure allowance and that you can be disqualified if your tire loses its bead during the race.
How are eliminations run?
We pair drivers together using staging numbers. We then run single eliminations until we have eight or six drivers who have all raced an equal number of rounds or five drivers. This changes each race depending on the number of entrants. These remaining drivers will now race off to determine who is placed in the top 5 bracket.
* If there are eight drivers, we run a "fours" bracket. This means the eight drivers are paired to determine 4 winners and 4 losers. The four winners race off for 1st through 4th place. The four losers race off for 5th place.
* If there are six drivers, we run a "sixes" bracket. This means the six drivers are paired to determine 3 winners and 3 losers. The three winners race off for 1st through 3rd place. The 3 losers race off for 4th and 5th place.
* If there are five drivers, we run a "fives" bracket. This means we pair 4 of the first drivers, to determine 2 winners and 2 losers. The losers now race off for 4th and 5th. The remaining driver will race one of the winning 2 to determine their spot in the top 3. Then they all race off for 1st through 3rd place.
* Note there is also a bracket used for seven drivers, but it is only used when there are only seven drivers entered into the class to begin with.
What happens when I go on track for my race?
You will be paired to race another driver. When you go on track, you both will drive out to your individual start gates. The Center Ice Official will line each of you up at the start line using hand motions. Once you are set, the Center Ice Official will point the flag at you, if you are ready give them a nod. They will do so for the other competitor before placing the flag on the ice, once they lift the flag off the ice GO! Do not move before the flag leaves the ice or you will be disqualified! The objective is to navigate the course without hitting any pylons and be the first to return to your start gate. Flaggers are positioned around the course to watch for DQs. Two officials watch the finish line to determine who crosses first. The Center Ice Official will point the checkered flag at the winner for everyone to see. Always finish your lap, even if you make a mistake you may still win your round. And always stick around after the heat until staging dismisses you; you may be eligible for a run-off.
What happens if there is a tie?
If there is a tie (the race was to close for the finish line flaggers to call), you will see the course flaggers circling their flags over their heads. At this point, the heat will be re-run. Drivers will SWITCH start gates and line up again. If you need a cool-down or to take a mechanical allowance you need to let the Center Ice Official know. Ties are almost always re-run until there is a winner.
How many laps will I get?
In the actual event, you are only guaranteed one lap. After that, you must win to advance in the bracket and get more laps it's up to you to get more laps. (It depends how many drivers are registered in a class as to how many laps each event will run.) Your lap count can increase if you practice, race in more than one tire class or sign up for the fun or Championship races we have planned throughout the season.
What track are we going to run?
The ice is a natural surface and the track committee has similar considerations other "off road" track officials do. They base their decision each day on a couple of factors.
- What is the ice surface available? Is there a lot of snow on the ice, is the ice rough in areas from frozen snow banks and are there other undulations in the ice? Is there better traction on one side of the track versus the other?
- The condition of the ice on the day of the race? Are there areas where the ice is unsafe because of ice fishing holes or springs? This can limit their layout options. Also, the surface of the ice can change day to day, is it slick, is it grippy, has it melted and refrozen (meaning it will be slicker as the day goes on)?
- They also need to consider the classes being run that day. Rough tracks are ok for race vehicles being trailered home, not so much for street legal vehicles who need to get to work on Monday or who don't have oil pan protection or safety equipment like roll cages. Also, different tracks work better for fast, high grip Cheaters compared to Studs or Bare Rubber.
- They also consider variety, they try to set up different tracks throughout the season. Some drivers prefer tight, technical tracks and others prefer fast, open designs. We can't please everyone, but we try to have a mix that appeals to most.
Also, it is worth mentioning that the track you practice on in the morning MAY be different then the one your class runs. Usually we change tracks because of ice condtions. Final track decisions are announced at the Driver's Meeting each morning, so make sure you listen up. Here are some basic tracks that we run and that we base some of our more complicated tracks on:
What can cause a loss of a heat?
Can I have passengers?
Are there awards/prizes for winning?
Yes! We recognize the top 5 drivers in EVERY class at a presentation each race day. They receive a certificate and a small prize. If you finish in the top 5 you also receive points that can be accumulated for the division point championship which is awarded at the end of the season. More information about this can be found on this page.
What is the Kid's Race and how do I get my kids involved?
We put on this fun, non-competitive event on the fourth Sunday of our schedule each year. Kids who are under driving age can participate; and we have kids of all ages, from infants to teenagers. The appeal of the Kid's Race is it is our only event that allows the kids to drive a lap. Smaller children sit on their parent's laps and steer the vehicles, while older children – who are able can actually drive themselves. Every child that completes their lap gets a trophy. If you're interested in getting your kids involved, we ask that kid participants be related to or a guest of adult racers and the vehicles be the same that are entered in the ice racing events. There are no additional fees and you enter your kids at your own risk. Thanks to Rich Mulvey who supplies us with trophies each year! More information on this event is posted on the website in the weeks leading up to the event.
What is the Go for the Gold/Silver/Bronze?
What is the Cheater Invitational?
The Cheater Invitational is the BIG Championship race. All season long we run cheater events. Drivers compete in these events to earn a position in the Invitational. If you finish in the top five you earn points towards the Invitational. The top 8 drivers from the Women's class and the top 8 drivers from the Men's class at the end of the season are invited to participate in the Invitational. These 16 drivers pick numbers and are placed into a single elimination bracket. Winners advance and continue racing until there is only one driver left. Drivers get a plaque and hold onto the traveling trophy until next season. The Invitational is run the morning on the last Sunday of the season. Since drivers earn their positions, invitations are extended and there are no additional fees to pay. This is a great race to watch because cheaters is very fast paced and the best drivers of the season are competing against one another.
How are the Division Point Championships awarded?
Who is an Our Gang Member?
Gang Members are all volunteers who join Our Gang 4 Wheelers, Inc to help put on the ice races. Members take care of all aspects of the races; planning, promotions, rule revisions, track set up, tech inspections, registration, assisting drivers, flagging, staging, safety and sponsorship. They work hard to put on the events and put in extra time and attend meetings. Therefore, members, especially Officers, have perks available to them (discounted race entry and the ability to vote on issues). You do not have to be a member to ice race.
How can I join Our Gang?
Everyone is welcome to join Our Gang. We have members from all divisions and levels of experience. Members do the heavy lifting of organizing the event details, registering drivers, checking vehicles, setting up tracks and equipment, filling in gaps at flagging positions and more. Volunteers are asked to fill out an online application on Motorsportreg every season prior to the first race. Once you do this, you can enjoy a discount in exchange for your time and effort and members vote at meetings. We need all the help we can get! If you can volunteer at any level, please consider doing so.
Can I attend your meetings?
Yes, you can attend an Our Gang Meeting even if you're not a member or if you've never competed before. We welcome everyone to come and see what goes on and how Our Gang operates. If you have questions, concerns or an idea you'd like to present, the meetings are the best place to do it. Some topics may be tabled (i.e. rule changes) to a future meeting. Also, it's important to note that only current Our Gang Members may vote on issues brought up. See the schedule page for meeting dates and locations.
What is a Protest and how do they work?
Protests are the way we ensure a fair racing environment; they allow drivers to have a voice. There are 2 ways in which a protest can be filed.
The first is to protest an Our Gang error. Only those involved may file a protest. To do this you must go to the Head Official involved ASAP (ie: right after your heat), this ensures the best decision will be made. The Center Ice Official if you're protesting a call made on the track , The Head of Staging Official if you're protesting a staging decision, or The Tech Committee if you're protesting placement in a division. The officials will only talk with you if you're calm and in control; you will be held responsible if you act inappropriately. They will investigate your protest, if all the rules were followed and the officials involved stand behind the decision made, the decision will be FINAL. If you feel your Protest was not handled appropriately; you can then escalate to the President (who acts as Our Gang's head official) and they can decide to let the decision stand or investigate further with the Board of Directors.
The second type of protest, allows you to protest another driver or vehicle. You must go to the President ASAP. At this time $50 cash deposit is due. Protests can only be made by the individuals involved and you can only protest rule book infractions and cheating. The claim will be investigated, if it's upheld the cash will be returned, if denied the deposit will be retained by Our Gang 4 Wheelers, Inc. for defrayment of costs. Every driver up there is governed by the same set of rules and method of officiating. We strive to keep it as fair as possible no matter your division, experience or relation to Our Gang.
Why can't the Street class run a rough/fast track?
"Rough" or "fast" tracks are the tracks used from cheaters the day before. There are two reasons the Street division doesn't run these tracks. The first reason is safety. The grooves and burms in these tracks along with faster speeds increase the risk of injury and roll-over. The second reason is equipment. These tracks can be really tough on equipment. The lower profile cars that run Street get stuck, damage can occur with low hanging parts, tires get knocked off their bead and sometimes more serious equipment failures occur because of the rough tracks. If you want to run a "rough" or "fast" track in bare rubber, register for Pro Street.
Why are 2 Wheel Drive vehicles not allowed?
Our Gang 4 Wheelers originated from a group of people who were 4 wheel drive enthusiasts and the first races happened at ponds that were only accessible by 4 Wheel Drive trail. The sport, as it is today, has evolved from that beginning. This includes the rule that vehicles must be Four Wheel Drive or All Wheel Drive to participate in any of our events (races, practice, etc…). At this time, we are limited on time (only 6 weekends per season) and current volunteer and sponsorship levels do not support the successful addition of the extra classes and drivers that opening the vehicle classifications would bring. As an alternative, you can check into other clubs in Colorado that put on races or ice driving classes for non four wheel drive vehicles.
Can I come up and play on the side if my vehicle isn't allowed?
No, for safety and insurance purposes, only vehicles running in the organized events can be on the ice. Even then, those not running in an event must remain parked until it's their turn. There are other clubs in Colorado that run ice races, you can check around to find events for your vehicle.
Will you have races for snowmobiles, motorcycles, ATVs or UTVs?
No, Our Gang runs a full schedule with our current classes and events. We appreciate your interest in ice racing, but we have decided to stay with full size Four Wheel Drive vehicles in our events. There are other clubs in Colorado that hold ice races special for some of these vehicles, we encourage you to contact them and get involved with their events.
Can I enter one race or do I have to participate all season?
Yes, you can enter just one race. You can attend any one race, whether it's the first or last weekend or one in between. For those of you wondering about Championship Weekend, yes you can come up that weekend even if you've never raced before. We call it Championship Weekend, because it's the weekend we run all of our extra Championship races and finish out the points races.
Do I have to have a Jeep to participate?
No. Jeeps have been popular in our group, but you do not need one to race. Even most of the Competition vehicles, while they look like Jeeps, are not really "Jeep" other than the drive train and maybe the body. You do need to have a vehicle that is Four Wheel Drive or All Wheel Drive to participate. In our Street classes we've had just about every 4×4 make of sedan, wagon, SUV, light truck and full size truck. If you want to race, bring it up!
My vehicle is lowered, is that a problem?
The quick answer is, it could be. Keep in mind this is considered off road racing, so you should probably have at least 6″ of ground clearance and more for snowy days or bumpy tracks. The ice is a natural surface and can freeze with undulations and bumps in the surface. We try not to set up tracks that have big bumps in them for all classes, but sometimes it is unavoidable. Also, a large amount of snowfall on the ice can be a deterrent for lowered vehicles. We do not plow snow or manage the ice surface in any way as it is expensive, time consuming and bad for the quality of the ice. If you are concerned at all, attend a race first to decide for yourself what is best for YOUR vehicle. We are not responsible for any damage to your vehicle.
A special note for street legal vehicles with ice tires, you would be eligible for Pro Street Bare Rubber. Most competitors have campaigned to keep Pro Street Bare Rubber on what we call "rough tracks" because they are faster. We would not recommend this class to anyone with a lowered vehicle if they do not have any sort of skid plate or brace to protect their undercarriage and oil pans.
"Safety First" Statement
Safety is our club's top priority. In our 44 year history we have never had a serious injury associated with the racing. A big part of this is our due to our participants. YOU are responsible for your safety and the safety of others at the event. We expect drivers to be familiar with our rules and procedures before they register to compete. We strongly urge you to read a CURRENT copy of the rules and get any questions you may have answered (a copy of the rule book is available on this site along with contact information for questions). Drivers should be aware of their surroundings and in control of their vehicle at all times, even during the race. Safety equipment should be properly worn, we require it for a reason. And finally any directions given by club members should be followed, especially in an emergency. Our Gang members are pointed out at the Driver's Meeting and often wear shirts or jackets to identify themselves. Any problems you encounter on the lake should be brought to our attention as soon as possible. We will not tolerate any action that threatens the safety of drivers, passengers, spectators or officials/volunteers.
Is the ice safe?
We always check the ice depth and quality in 4 different areas before we let anyone enter the lake. The ice in Georgetown averages 12 to 22 inches throughout the two months we race. We need to have 12 inches to hold a race, 18 inches before we allow trucks and trailers onto the ice and 20+ inches before we allow large RVs out.
There are a couple of things to keep in mind when you're on the ice:
1. We need to maintain even weight distribution. We ask that everyone park 20 feet apart in the pit area. Even individual vehicles need to park with space around them. Don't park all in the same area like a parking lot or cluster around the trucks, trailers or RVs that are in the pits.
2. It is very important that you stay in our area of the lake, which is marked at the boundary. We share the lake with other outdoor enthusiasts (like ice fisherman). Also, there are natural springs around the lake (which don't freeze as deep as the rest of the ice), most of which are outside our racing boundary.
3. Pay attention to where you are driving and what the surface is like. We will try to mark old bolt tracks, ice fishing holes and other areas of ice that are healing, so you can drive around them.
Can I crash into anything while I'm racing?
No. Heats are run with only 2 vehicles on the track at the same time. Each vehicle starts in their own gate, on opposite sides of the track, so no contact is ever made. No wheel to wheel racing is allowed at any time. Also, we do not have any solid barriers (walls, barricades, tires, bales, etc…) on the track to slide into. Anytime you are driving off the race course at our events you need to be at idle speed. This includes staging, the pit areas, the parking lots and after crossing the finish line. This is so crucial because we are on glare ice and there are lots of other drivers, spectators, pets, kids and equipment around you.
What is "Bare Rubber"?
Bare Rubber refers to a class of tires. These tires must not have any traction modifiers in them. Just the bare rubber on the ice. Street division drivers run the tires they drive to the events on, typically all seasons or other daily driving tire compounds. Pro Street and Competition are allowed to run tires that are designed for ice driving or tires that have a very soft rubber compound. You can check the rule book for more specifications on these classes.
What are "Studs"?
Studs refers to a class of tires that is raced in all 3 divisions. Street Studs are street legal studded tires that the competitor drives to the event on. Pro Street studs are 17mm and most tires are handmade or factory made and designed for ice racing. Competition studs are 20mm and all of the tires are handmade. The traction from the studs adds more speed than the bare rubber classes. You can check the rule book for more specifications for these classes.
What are "Cheaters"?
Cheaters refers to the type of tires we run on Saturdays in the Competition division only. These tires are also referred to as "bolts". These tires have 1 1/2″ bolts protruding from the tread that have been sharpened to a point. These classes have a lot of traction and speed. You can check the rule book for more specifications about these classes.
What is the weather like?
It may look sunny in Georgetown, but it still often quite cold and usually windy. It is very tolerable if you dress warmly. We pretty much hold our events regardless of weather, so be prepared. You will be out of your vehicle and away from the heater at least a few times during the day (Registration, Driver's Meeting or for any flagging or staging shifts you volunteer for).
Can I stay overnight in Georgetown?
Yes! There are several hotels in Georgetown; the Georgetown Mountain Inn (303-569-3201) works the closest with our club and drivers. If you have an RV or camper you can park with our group in the Clear Creek County Annex parking lot (across the creek from The Alpine Restaurant & Georgetown Mountain Inn). You must sign a waiver and be registered with Our Gang to park there overnight. Please e-mail us to obtain a waiver or see the Registration Trailer. There are several restaurants in town and on Saturdays we meet as a group to catch up with other drivers. We will announce where at the Driver's Meeting.
Where are the award presentations?
On Saturdays, we will be having our award presentations at the Lucha Cantina in Georgetown. Drive into town on Argentine, turn left on 6th and they will be on your left before you get to Rose Street. There are public parking lots for cars, trailer parking can be a little more tricky. Our group will be downstairs. These are always family friendly and all of our participants are invited to attend, just RSVP when we count at the Driver's Meeting on Saturday Morning.
On Sundays, we have the presentations on the ice after the events have finished.
What are the requirements to participate?
To enter the race you need a valid Driver's License and you need to show it at Registration. If you have a Learner's Permit, it must be valid and you must have a parent, legal guardian or other licensed driver over the age of 21 in the passenger's seat while you're driving. If you have a permit, you cannot run Cheaters. All drivers must sign a waiver and those that are under 18 must have a parent or guardian present to sign their waiver. You will also need to show current proof of insurance at the time of Registration. Drivers also need to be familiar with their vehicle, so they are able to drive safely.
Can I practice?
Yes! Practice time is very valuable and we offer several ways to obtain practice in bare rubber class or studs class (there is no practice for Cheaters).
Morning practice takes place every race day. After you register, you can head out to the courses and practice until 9am. If you arrive late you will not get to practice, so plan ahead! The earlier you arrive, the easier it is to get multiple practice laps in.
We host two dates every year dedicated to practice called "Fun Days". These practice days are always on Fridays, one at the beginning of the season and one at the end of the season (check the schedule for exact dates). It's only $25 for the day and you can return to staging for as many laps as you wish. Please check the website for more information on these days.
The final way to obtain practice is to stay after your race and do some additional practice. It is open only to drivers who registered for the races. This is only offered on days when we have extra resources, space and time.
Do you have a rookie school or ice driving class?
No, we do not. The best advice for new drivers is to watch the other drivers. See how they drive the track and what is working best. Then go out and get as much seat time as possible either practicing or racing.
We do want to note that we offer a Rookie Race a couple times a year in bare rubber so the less experienced drivers can race each other after the regular race and gain confidence and experience. Take advantage of this race!
How much does it cost to enter?
Fun Day Entry: $25 per Driver
Fun Day Only Safety Inspection (if you don't get a race tech inspection): $5 per vehicle per Fun Day
Race Entry: $25 per Driver per Class
Drivers 60 and older race for half price.
Late Entry: $30 per Driver per Class
The late entry fee is charged to any driver who wishes to register late, which is after 9am and prior to the start of the Driver's Meeting.
Race Tech Inspection: $10 per vehicle
Once paid is good for the rest of the race season
Occasionally we hold special events or unique races, pricing may vary for these, so check the website for more information.
*If you choose to pre-register online and use a credit card for payment, you will


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Présentation des collections modernes (1905-1965)
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À partir du 27 mai 2015, le Centre Pompidou dévoile une nouvelle présentation de ses collections modernes, de 1905 à 1965. Ce parcours profondément renouvelé renoue avec une progression chronologique marquée par de grands jalons historiques. Il offre au visiteur de suivre le fil des figures, des œuvres et des mouvements qui ont écrit l'art moderne, en compagnie d'autres passeurs qui ont contribué à faire l'histoire de la modernité.
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Conversation with Bernard Blistène, Director of the Musée National d'Art Moderne
The museum now has a different layout, and is presenting a new hang of the modern collections. Can you tell us a bit about it?
Bernard Blistène – This presentation marks the beginning of major alteration work, offering a more comprehensible circuit for visitors, and creating new exhibition areas. The public now enter the museum by level 5, and leave by level 4, thus following the progression of the history of art by moving from the modern to the contemporary period. With this reorientation, the sequences in the circuit are easier to understand – an essential point being that the simplified...
The museum now has a different layout, and is presenting a new hang of the modern collections. Can you tell us a bit about it?
Bernard Blistène – This presentation marks the beginning of major alteration work, offering a more comprehensible circuit for visitors, and creating new exhibition areas. The public now enter the museum by level 5, and leave by level 4, thus following the progression of the history of art by moving from the modern to the contemporary period. With this reorientation, the sequences in the circuit are easier to understand – an essential point being that the simplified layout of the rooms now integrates a mediation area as well. This new look is the prelude to major alterations that involve opening new exhibition areas of around 500 m2 for contemporary art in 2016.
When does modern art begin and when does it become contemporary?
BB - As the American philosopher Arthur Danto subtly pointed out, "modern art" can mean many different things: the art created by artists during a certain period, "modernity" or art responding to a certain idea of the modern, or "modernism", associated with the idea of progress and based on a form of necessary self-criticism. Depending on the historical, aesthetic and geographical context, the definition of modernity and modernism can vary. We generally consider that there was a changeover during the 1960s, when many movements turned the page of modernist popular opinion, and refused to consider their approach as part of its overall narrative. We have thus chosen to situate the presentation of the modern collections in the period between 1905 and 1965.
What kind of history of modern art did you want to write for this new presentation?
BB - Every presentation, and through it every possible reading of the history of art, is conditioned by the collection. "Modernités Plurielles" had the merit of revealing some little-known sections of this collection. I want to pay tribute to its curator, Catherine Grenier, for having exhibited them. At the same time, the hang here has the virtue of showing that numerous moments in international modernity were little or never represented. Unless we believe in the dream of the universal museum, these absences should not be considered as lacunae. Each museum consists of the singularity of its own history; its collections are the incontrovertible proof. As a result, the collections of the Musée National d'Art Moderne consist of groups built up with each new acquisition, whether these are purchases decided by the curators or major donations, particularly those from artists or their heirs, to whom we owe so much. This accounts for the admirable depth of the Matisse, Picasso, Kandinsky, Delaunay, Laurens, Kupka, Duchamp, Picabia, Breton and Dubuffet collections, among many others. Look at the rich variety of the photograph collections, which are constantly increasing – Brancusi, Brassaï, Man Ray, Cartier-Bresson and so on. Look at the extraordinary collection of films. Look at the breadth of the architecture and design collection, started 25 years ago on the initiative of that exceptional man, Dominique Bozo. These landmarks give the collection all its character. They reflect a certain history of modernity – a history that is gloriously cosmopolitan, particularly that of Paris, the "capital of the arts", made up of contributions from artists and creators from all over the world, whose collections are held in trust– as witness the rooms devoted to Constructivism, Dada and Surrealism, kinetic art, informal art and even the early beginnings of the tabula rasa represented by the art of the early Sixties. In this respect, the variety of the collections is extraordinary. It means that we can look back at the high points of modernity while reflecting on its complexity. This observation has guided our approach to this presentation, organised into historic sequences, which endeavours to give a clear, legible, and even educational picture of genealogies, transitions, crossings and points of contact.
Where modern and contemporary art are concerned, we always hesitate to speak of masterpieces and yet this collection contains many icons of 20th century art. Where do they stand in this hang?
BB - To talk of "masterpieces" is always a perilous and even paradoxical affair. At its opening, the Centre Pompidou-Metz tried to highlight the ambiguity of this kind of thinking. Likewise, the idea of "icons" needs to be handled with care. Because in my view, modern art is underpinned above all by "thinking machines" – look at the entire room devoted to Marcel Duchamp! We must not forget that modern art is based on what Bertolt Brecht called "intellectual emotion": that effect of distance and reflexivity typical of what is modern. So we should speak of iconic works, rather – works that are representative of a particular moment; nodal works, turning points that can shed light on the history of an artist or a movement, together with their "immediate surroundings" – their "before" and "after", and their "side issues". And from this point of view, the collection offers the museum's remarkable teams endless prospects.
What themes can visitors follow to find their way through this circuit?
BB - The museum has a duty to pursue its mission and aim at audiences in all their diversity. To help them understand the history of modern art, we need to exhibit the output of artists who have marked its course. The major landmarks of the collection thus occupy a prime position, on a permanent basis. But this is not incompatible with a more in-depth approach to the modern period designed for the more initiated – on the contrary! To reconcile these needs, we have devised a circuit whose backbone consists of major reference points. So we are offering a journey through modern movements, starting with Fauvism and Henri Matisse. We can't cover the history of historical avant-garde without factoring in the shock produced by the "Cages aux fauves" ("wild beast cage") in 1905, with works to illustrate it. Laterally, like so many essential asides, vanishing points or short cuts, we have laid out more specific spaces focusing on unusual but crucial figures and movements, like Lettrism, to which an entire room is devoted for the first time in the museum's history. Cobra, Fluxus and Azimuth are also present. As regards architecture and design, apart from the rooms dedicated to Rationalism in the 1920s and 1930s, we are paying tribute to Jean Prouvé and in the neighbouring room, to the "Spatialisms" of the 1950s.
For the first time, rooms are dedicated to "figures" in the history of art who are not artists but critics, historians and theorists. Why?
BB - Because we need to restore them to their key position in this period, when many demanded a rewriting or even a revision of history. We have decided to introduce small exhibition-dossiers scattered along the circuit, dealing with issues common to all the works. Designed as study and research areas entrusted to our erudite and perceptive museum teams, and soon academics as well, these modules will be renewed twice a year. The first are devoted to the great "go-betweens": those who helped to promote and interpret modern works. They naturally include historians and critics. To choose the figures we wanted to honour, we turned to our collection and the exceptional documentary archives in the Bibliothèque Kandinsky. Each of these exhibition-dossiers, which take various formats, mingle documents and archives with the works of artists these go-betweens felt close to, thus enabling us to appreciate the variety of their different passions, which went far beyond schools, styles and dogmas.
What are the strong points of the Centre Pompidou collection?
BB - The collection has remarkable depth, diversity and density, with over 100,000 pieces of all kinds and disciplines, opening out possibilities for endless exploration, from the most iconic works to the rarest possible document. This scope encourages us to question the complexity of the history and provide a wide range of interpretations. I like to say that the history of art should be constantly reinterpreted as our knowledge and experience deepen. Another strong point of the collection is the ability of the curator teams of the Musée National d'Art Moderne to have made intelligent choices and stayed alive to modern and living creation alike, thus making it possible to re-assess entire areas of an often partial and selective reading of art. A collection like this is a matter of commitment! This is also reflected, at the same time as this new historical presentation, in the impressive, constantly renewed contemporary hang on level 4, "Une histoire", and the work undertaken in our new Galerie de Photographies.
New acquisitions are given plenty of coverage in this new hang. How did you choose to present them?
BB – They are not isolated like "trophies", but form an integral part of the circuit, and are well documented. The rotation principle now established for works makes it possible to enlighten visitors on the reasons for choices which, as I cannot stress enough, are the results of a collective process. We need to show that a collection is constantly in a state of movement and change, even in the historical area, where acquisitions are less frequent, of course. We also need to highlight new fields for investigation, in line with a now more global approach to the art of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Which work are you most impatient to see again on the walls of the museum?
BB – I am deeply grateful to Guy Cogeval, the Chairman and CEO of the Musée d'Orsay, for having agreed to a special presentation here of a masterpiece of pictorial invention: Luxe, calme et volupté by Matisse, a key work of 1904-1905 received in lieu of tax, which we had deposited at the Musée d'Orsay. In many respects, this is the painting that introduced many of us to modern art. I also salute the restoration work which now enables us to see Barnett Newman's Shining Forth again after so many years. And of course, we are proud and delighted to see some "unknown masterpieces" appear on our walls, such as Balthus' Grande Composition au corbeau, which recently entered the collection thanks to the determination of one of our curators!
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House Bill 310 – Wireless Communications Infrastructure Siting – passed both the NC House and Senate overwhelmingly and was signed by the Governor on July 21, 2017 – Session Law 2017-159. Among the legislative findings was that, "[t]he design, engineering, permitting, construction, modification, maintenance, and operation of wireless facilities are instrumental to the provision of emergency services and to increasing access to advanced technology and information for the citizens of North Carolina."
The law amends the laws that apply to cities and the North Carolina Department of Transportation with respect to the siting and collocation of small wireless facilities in the public right-of-way and on utility poles. It also sets uniform rates and procedures for permits that apply to small wireless facilities. A copy of the law can be found here http://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2017/Bills/House/PDF/H310v7.pdf
A small wireless facility is a wireless facility where (1) the antenna is or could be located within an enclosure of no more than six cubic feet; and (2) all other wireless equipment associated with the facility has a cumulative volume of no more than 28 cubic feet. Such facilities are used to extend the geographical reach and capacity of wireless services.
Small wireless facilities attached to poles that are no more than 50 feet and where the collocated facilities do not extend more than 10 feet off the top of a structure would be subject to more limited review by a city.
While the law streamlines the process for the permitting of small wireless facilities, cities would retain the authority to review permits and deny applications for the following reasons: (1) public safety; (2) objective design standards for decorative poles; (3) stealth and concealment; (4) reasonable spacing; and (5) compliance with historic preservation laws and regulations.
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The Fight for Gender Equality has been given a Voice
Women's Marches, #MeToo, Time's Up and the fight for 50/50 by 2020
Female empowerment has seen a surge and it is not going away. The conversation has begun and women are taking back the equality they deserve.
Since Donald Trump's election, women have been pushing back hard against under-representation and a lack of gender parity. Another rich, white man, who has faced several allegations of sexual harassment, is in charge. He is the leader of the free world. Women have had enough. They are taking back the equality they deserve.
Women's Marches
The election of Trump and the defeat of Clinton was expected to initiate a fall in the feminist movement. Experts predicted it would 'cause women to retreat from running for public office.' Women felt unheard and unimportant. But that has changed. As Hillary Clinton said;
'In 2017, the Women's March was a beacon of hope and defiance. In 2018, it is a testament to the power and resilience of women everywhere.'
The election of Trump provoked 3-5 million women to go out on the Women's March in 2017 in the U.S. alone. But it took a different rich, white man in a position of power to spark the next major flame in the fires of the fight for female equality. The public allegations against Harvey Weinstein began on 05 October. On 15 October the #MeToo movement was reignited. Within three days over 4.7million Facebook users had joined the movement. The conversation had begun.
#MeToo was created to remind women that they are not alone. It is a concept that the creator Tarana Burke describes as 'empowerment through empathy'. This simple hashtag was able to demonstrate how prolific sexual harassment really is in our society. CNN reported that '45% of US Facebook users are friends with someone who posted a "Me Too" message.'
Although the large turn out at the women's marches and the reigniting of #MeToo may have begun as reactions to men, women are starting to take back control. As The Washington Post said of #MeToo, it 'has helped to redirect a conversation about one man, toward one about the women who have survived sexual harassment or sexual assault.' #MeToo allowed women to see that it was not just them. It allowed people to see how widespread this problem has become. Most importantly, it gave women a voice.
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Time's Up
It was this voice, this empowerment, that Time's Up wants to build on. In their opening letter these women from the public sphere of entertainment recognise that they 'have access to enormous platforms to amplify our voices.' They highlight that women should not feel isolated, saying 'We stand with you. We support you.'
Most importantly, and in contrast to the #MeToo movement, Time's Up has clear goals. Not only do they 'seek equal representation, opportunities, benefits, and pay for all women workers', but they also highlight that harassment persists because of a lack of consequences. Yet it is the final sentence of their letter which is the most important. They declare they have 'the goal of shifting our society's perception and treatment of women.' This is the goal for all women's movements. It is what all the fights are for.
Grace's Story
There was recently a case in which an actor, Aziz Ansari,was accused of sexual misconduct. Many people describe Grace's Story as very familiar. A woman trusted a man. She didn't want to get further involved, felt obliged to do things she didn't want to and didn't feel listened to when she said no. She was left feeling shaken and upset after being in a situation that she wasn't comfortable in.
Some people are arguing that she shouldn't be publicising this or making a fuss. By her own account, he didn't have sex with her because she said no and he did apologise the next day for misreading the signals. There has been a backlash for whether or not it sufficiently constituted sexual harassment for her to be included in the #MeToo movement.
But Kiran Samrai of Gal-Dem Magazine points out that
'When we are debating which forms of sexual behaviour are rape-or-not, we are actually discussing "what is up for the taking".'
This should not be a debate as to whether what happened to her was better or worse than for other people. It is about our culture in society that allows for this to be a common occurrence. This is exactly what #MeToo was highlighting and exactly what Time's Up is trying to change.
People are speaking up
We shouldn't continue to support a society in which sexual harassment, of any level, is a common and accepted occurrence. It is this that the women of Time's Up were declaring when they wore black at the Golden Globes. Amber Tamblyn, one of the founding members of Time's Up explains why they did it:
'To uniformly reject our lifelong objectification and say: Enough…. It is a direct message of resistance…. We're done being silenced and we're done with the silencers.'
People in power are speaking up. Pat Mitchell, chairperson of the Sundance Institute's board of trustees, declared that 'Systematic, sustainable change is absolutely necessary, and it must come now.' Melinda Gates empowered women calling 'it needs more of you in government.' 'The Silence Breakers' who spoke out against Weinstein were even named Time's Person of the year. They were declared to have 'started a revolution of refusal.' For the first time in history women have a voice and they are receiving support for standing up.
Taking action
This is the legacy of #MeToo. The hashtag started the conversation. Now action is being taken. Time's Up has begun a legal fund to help 'survivors of sexual assault and harassment across all industries challenge those responsible.' The concept of 50/50 by 2020, which believes 'Gender balanced leadership is good for business' has been given more publicity through Shonda Rhimes. She persuaded ICM Partners to 'Reach 50-50 gender parity on its staff and in leadership roles by 2020.'
Actions like these by high-profile figures are making the world see that we can change the world we live in. We can all make a difference. Feminism is no longer just a conversation. It is a movement with a voice, support and action.
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Under a new evaluation system that is being hailed as a better way of assessing teacher performance, nine out of ten New York City teachers received one of the top two rankings.
Nine percent of teachers in NYC received the highest rating, "highly effective," and 82 percent of teachers earned the second-highest rating of "effective."
Teachers who receive the lowest rating, "ineffective," for two consecutive years may be fired. The challenge that comes along with firing tenured teachers has prompted several lawsuits challenging teacher tenure laws.
The new system was enacted into state law in 2010 and was partially created to make it easier to recognize which teachers were the top performers so their methods could be replicated, and which were the worst performers so they could be fired.
The evaluation system replaces an older one under which, in most districts, there were only two ratings - "satisfactory" and "unsatisfactory" - and no real rules about how the ratings were assigned. Now teachers receive one of four ratings based on principal observations, various test scores, and other facts decided upon at a local level.
The president of the United Federation of Teachers, Michael Mulgrew, said he was satisfied with the results of the new system.
Teachers deserve to be evaluated under a system with clearly stated rules, so I am a proponent of the new evaluation system because it clearly explains how teachers are rated. I'm also very pleased that NYC teachers scored so well; nine out of ten teachers receiving one of the top two ratings is impressive. I think the new evaluation system is a much more effective way to assess teacher performance.
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So in the past few weeks Tip Tuesday has been full of ways to make your body, face, hands, legs, etc look and feel more beautiful, now it's time for ways to help you feel collected on the inside. When you are stressing and feeling frustrated it shows on the outside, in the upcoming weeks I'm going to post great ways to beat that stress. Summer is ending officially and so many things about the fall and winter bring new stressful situations. Whether it be just the cloudy days or having to deal with kids going back to school, it's always something. The holidays are also right around the corner and although they should be times of joy they are often times of stress for many. How are we going to spend it this year or what gift to buy, right? I won't even get started on political stress for this year. Now that I've mentioned loads of things that probably cause us all some grief at some point, here are some great ways to stay calm and stress less.
- Take deep breaths. This slows your heart rate and slows the pace of your stress hormones.
- Stretch!!
- Sit up Straight. It allows for your chest to be open and for you to breath more freely and fully. This increased oxygen will do your body good.
- Take a break! Focus on something good going on in your life or a picture of something(one) you love.
- Hold the hand of someone you love, skin to skin contact is calming.
- Force yourself to move, it relieves tension.
- When it's sunny out, sit in the sun for awhile and bask in the warmth.
- Scream Therapy…. shout (in an appropriate area).
- (& for those who believe)… Pray… It helps you gain strength and clear your mind.
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Kamla: Guyana oil can save Petrotrin refinery
Government should look toward pursuing a partnership with Guyana to refine its oil as a means of averting the closure of the Petrotrin refinery.
Opposition leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar made the comment ahead of Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley's address to the nation on Sunday regarding the future of the State-owned oil company, which is currently $12 billion in debt and owes the Government more than $3 billion in taxes and royalties.
In encouraging a partnership with the South American country, Persad-Bissessar also urged caution in closing the refinery.
"I understand Guyana has found another well and they are producing, can we not group in some way and find a way to work together as a Caricom (sic) where we can help them refine their oil?" she asked.
"I am calling on him [Dr Keith Rowley] to let good sense prevail to be very cautious in making such a drastic and dangerous move, this will have a ripple effect throughout the economy and the country."
The Opposition leader was quoted as saying that even if Guyana moves to build its own refinery in the future, the Petrotrin facility can still be used in the initial years of oil production in the South American country, which is set to begin by 2020.
"Of course they will build their own refinery but we have one and many of the units in the refinery at Petrotrin are new, so a lot of money has been invested on the refinery side and now they are shutting it down. It is total nonsense," she reportedly said.
Guyana is yet to make a final decision as to where its oil will be refined. Speaking on a webinar, Guyana's Minister of Finance Winston Jordan said that the prospect of building a local refinery is not an immediate concern of government.
He said a number of refineries located in the Caribbean, and throughout the region, including Trinidad and Tobago's Petrotrin, remain options which are being examined by the administration and a decision remains to be made on the way forward.
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Peter M. De Witt and Josephine Moccia
When a beloved neighborhood school closes, emotions run high. Many parents believe that schooling will change for the worse.
The full-size gymnasium seemed small that February night as 10 administrators faced the parents of a soon-to-be-closed elementary school. As cold as New York State is in midwinter, the audience's reception was colder. Every administrator from our K–12 schools in Averill Park Central School District was at the event; we wanted the 100-plus parents in the room to know we were a team. In the audience, arms were folded, no one was smiling, and a few adults made angry comments any time there was a second of silence. When someone yelled, "How can you sleep at night?" we knew it was going to be a long, painful evening.
The anger stemmed from the district's decision to close two elementary schools. One school that served only 4th and 5th graders (Sand Lake) would be combined with a K–3 school on the same campus. However, this cold evening, we were in the gymnasium to discuss the closing of George Washington Elementary School, a school of approximately 100 students and one classroom per grade.
Our board of education was considering renting the school's building to the Questar III Board of Cooperative Educational Services. This would generate much-needed revenue and possibly save 16 teaching jobs and many high school programs that were on the chopping block. Our school district had been facing low enrollment and, like all New York State schools, was struggling with budgetary issues. A study had indicated that our enrollment would continue to decline over the next five years. Unfortunately, the George Washington community didn't buy in to the idea of closing their school, and every adult in the gymnasium wanted us to know how he or she felt.
As more neighborhood schools close,1
many parents believe that schooling is changing for the worse. Parents fear that their children will be educated by a teacher just off the assembly line rather than someone they've known for years. They want the comfort of a school building they can see out their back window, knowing that if there were an emergency, they could get to their children quickly.
Our school district had tried to be sensitive to such concerns. We began by initiating discussion among the community six months before the final decision was made—through letters, newspaper articles, meetings, informational e-mails, frequently asked questions on the district's website, and public hearings. Interactions with parents were rocky from the start. At one board of education meeting, some George Washington parents thought it would be a good idea to have their 7-year-old children picket in front of the school where the meeting was held. The news media showed up with cameras rolling.
In March 2010, a month after our face-the-parents meeting, the board voted to close George Washington and send its students to Poestenkill Elementary School, where I was principal. I knew there would be hard feelings. As angry as George Washington parents were, Poestenkill Elementary parents were just as upset that their school would have to absorb 100 more students. One parent created a Facebook page on which parents posted angry rants that targeted certain administrators and pitted parents of George Washington kids against Poestenkill parents. Someone created an anonymous blog that targeted administrators and staff.
In this charged atmosphere, the George Washington principal (Barbara Goldstein) and I did all we could to make the transition as smooth as possible. We worked with teachers and fellow principals to create events that would help students and parents weather the change. We formed "transition teams" of parents, staff, and students in both schools.
We looked at the consolidation through the eyes of the students, of course, but we knew we couldn't forget the parents; we needed to understand what they were feeling and reassure them. One George Washington parent who was involved in the school came to tears at every board meeting. She worried that she would not be able to be as involved at Poestenkill. To her, all those years of hard work would end when George Washington closed. But to me, she was a new parent with great ideas, and I wanted her to understand how much she would be welcomed.
The George Washington principal and I learned to communicate with families in ways that built trust. For instance, we always delivered the same message at the same time. Nothing is worse during a transition than one group of parents believing they aren't getting the same information that other parents are. A certain amount of this perception is inevitable because some parents will always mistrust administrators, but we strove to avoid it. Through e-mail blasts and postings on my principal's blog, we notified both sets of parents frequently about upcoming school board meetings; parent teacher association (PTA) meetings at both elementary schools; and daily transition events we were holding for students. We also notified students about transition events for adults.
I used my blog to defend controversial decisions, and I was open about the fact that people in both school communities had to get past some hard feelings and focus on bringing two communities together. I also used posts to show the engaging, welcoming atmosphere at the school. I shared photos and information about the fun things that happen in any elementary school and traditional events at Poestenkill—such as our annual Harvest Festival.
After consolidation was announced in spring, teachers in both schools kept as much normalcy for students as possible. They openly answered kids' questions— both George Washington students' worries about going to a new school and Poestenkill students' wonderings about what it would be like to have 100 new students arrive. As Poestenkill's principal, I visited GW weekly so students would get used to seeing me. I read stories to some classes and stopped by to say hello to others. Staff from both schools tried to alleviate fears by creating events that would help kids and parents get used to the coming change:
By summer's end, a few disgruntled parents were still vocal on their blog and Facebook page, but the population of angry parents had dwindled. Most families accepted the change.
This past September, the first day of school with 100 newly transferred students brought me more stress than most first days. I worried that the bus ride would be too long for the new students or that we'd see an increase in parent phone calls. Trying to set a good tone, I assured everyone that the day would be like any other opening day—and it was. Just like every year, parents dropped their children off and gave them a hug. Kids came in excited to begin their school year.
Fortunately, we had transferred some longtime staff from George Washington to Poestenkill. Because of a series of faculty retirements and teacher moves, we were able to bring a beloved secretary, a social worker, the physical education teacher, and three classroom teachers to the new school.2
These teachers and staff members were posted in the hallways to welcome students. The former George Washington principal came for the morning to welcome students back to school.
As the school year went on, natural transition events surfaced, such as having former George Washington parents participate in Magic Moments or inviting them to attend a special meeting with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, who visited our school in October. During this school year, all 450 Poestenkill Elementary School students participated in the One Book, One School program, which puts one book—in our case, George Selden's The Cricket in Times Square—in the hands of all students, staff, and teachers in a school. Everyone participated in reading activities that revolved around the book, which brought us together as one school community. As the year unfolded, many parents stopped me to say how happy their children were in their new school.
My colleagues and I learned the following lessons about how to successfully navigate a school closing:
Looking back on that cold night in front of a roomful of angry parents, I realize that, much as I disliked being on the receiving end of harsh comments, they helped me understand the community's point of view. The parents had helped create something special at George Washington, and they were sad to see that community go away. Together, we have built a new community.
Board Decision to Close 28 Kansas City Schools. (2010, March 11). The New York Times.
Board Decision to Close 28 Kansas City Schools. (2010, March 11). The New York Times.
The two schools had always shared a music teacher and a librarian; with consolidation, these became full-time positions in one building.
The two schools had always shared a music teacher and a librarian; with consolidation, these became full-time positions in one building.
Peter M. De Witt is principal of Poestenkill Elementary School in Averill Park, New York, and a consultant for the International Center for Leadership in Education; www.petermdewitt.com; firstname.lastname@example.com. Josephine Moccia is superintendent of Averill Park Central School District; email@example.com.
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Looking for some Mother's Day ideas for the mom who might have everything or who says she doesn't want anything? Try something different this year and give her something that isn't a gift she will store away or hide. Make her proud and give her something she will appreciate. Give her something that shows this is more than just another holiday for you and her.
Mother's Day Ideas That Will Impress Your Mother
Pay one of her bills
This is one of those Mother's Day ideas she won't expect. Chances are that the mom you are shopping for has bills to pay. Doesn't everyone? Why not open your pocketbook and pay a bill instead of spending it on something that she will toss out or donated a year from now? If you have plenty of funds, a mortgage payment would be great, but even if you don't have the funds, maybe you can pay an electricity bill, a cable or phone bill or even just pick up the dry cleaning bill.
Make her dinner
Usually moms are the ones who slave over the hot stove cooking up something to feed us with. Why not turn things around and get her off her feet while you make breakfast or dinner for her? Better yet, be sure to do the grocery shopping ahead of time for the special holiday meal so that you're not running around the day of the big feast and can spend the morning and evening enjoying your meal together. Be sure to not to leave the dishes for her to clean!
Take her to get a massage or get her nails/hair done
If the mom you are celebrating likes to pamper herself, take her to get that manicure or pedicure updated and hair done. Maybe she would like to relax and get a massage. Who wouldn't like to be treated like a queen or a celebrity for a day without having to pay for it?
Spend some quality time together
Sometimes life just gets too busy and we forget that we should spend more time with family and friends. Moms enjoy spending time with their kids or grandkids that they haven't seen in a while. Turn the TV off, and just hang out. I'm sure the quality time spent will make for a memorable night for future Mother's Days to come. Maybe you can even come up with Mother's Day ideas together for the next time around.
Take care of her kids for a day
Some moms just want a break. Why not offer to babysit for a full day and let her relax or run errands or hang out with friends? She'll appreciate the much-needed alone time and she'll probably be very happy to see her kids when the day is over. That's a bonus for everyone!
Write a handwritten letter
This is another of those Mother's Day ideas she won't expect. Sometimes we don't thank our moms enough for all that they did and continue to do for us. Why not write her a letter thanking her by expressing your gratitude and love in your own handwriting? A text or an email or a store-bought card is not as personal as a handwritten letter. Show her how much she means to you by taking pen to paper and letting her know how much you appreciate her.
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Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors
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The Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA) is an active arts service and advocacy organization founded in 1975. It is in the United States and dedicated to Hispanic artists, actors and actresses. It is not to be confused with H.O.L.A., Helping Outstanding Latinos Achieve, a program winning numerous awards and grants and created in 2012 by Katelyn and Madison Singh; although both advocate for the success of Latino populations.[1]
HOLA's Directory of Talent was created in 1981 and was the first directory to feature solely Latino talent. Currently, the online HOLA Talent Directory is the internet's only concentrated pool of Latino acting talent.
The Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA) is the United States' longest running, active arts service and advocacy organization dedicated to expanding the presence of Hispanic artists in entertainment and media through the cultivation, education and recognition of emerging Latino artists. HOLA strives for an accurate, informed and non-stereotyped portrayal of the full spectrum of Latino culture and heritage in all entertainment and media industries.
Previous and current HOLA members include Fortuna Calvo-Roth, Carlos Carrasco (at one time the Executive Director), Míriam Colón, Liza Colón-Zayas, Delilah Cotto, Raúl Dávila (at one time its President), Caridad de la Luz, Robin de Jesús, Idalis DeLeón, Emilio Delgado, Venuz Delmar, Moisés Kaufman, Malcolm March, Ana Margarita Martínez-Casado, Jorge Merced, Olga Merediz, Antone Pagán, Ilka Tanya Payán, Antonia Rey, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jaime Sánchez, Roselyn Sánchez, Jimmy Smits, Miguel Ángel Suárez, Judy Torres and David Zayas.
HOLA was founded in 1975 by a group of Hispanic actors (including founding president Ilka Tanya Payán and founding members Elizabeth Peña and Raúl Juliá) concerned with the images of Latinos in the media. The organization still functions as the nation's leading advocacy group in the entertainment industry for actors working on stage, on television and in film. In one well-documented case in the 1990s, HOLA successfully collaborated with Actors' Equity Association to shine a light on questionable casting practices being employed at the time on Broadway. The show in question then was the Ariel Dorfman play Death and the Maiden. Since that time the number of Latinos on Broadway has increased steadily over the years. HOLA was originally located in the west 40s in Manhattan. It later moved to the Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center in the West Side of Manhattan in the shadow of Lincoln Center. Since 2001, HOLA has been located in the Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural and Educational Center in the Loisaida section of Manhattan.
HOLA works within the entertainment industry to ensure that the Hispanic community has equal access to jobs while also functioning as a safe haven where Hispanic performers, writers and directors can share ideas, concerns and thoughts about the industry. Today, HOLA continues to provide essential services to professional actors. While show business has changed through the years, HOLA's mission has remained the same. By expanding job opportunities for Hispanic actors, HOLA strengthens and supports the available talent pool for industry professionals seeking Latino acting talent.
HOLA AwardsEdit
Early in its history, the organization instituted an excellence in artistic achievement awards program (then called the H.O.L.A. Awards) that were held in the 1970s before being suspended. The HOLA Awards were held once again in 1999 and are currently held yearly.
In 2018 HOLA Awards awarded TEATRO 220 for BEST ENSEMBLE for HOTEL 220: Quién Mató a la Mucama?.
Directory of TalentEdit
The HOLA Directory of Talent was created in 1981 and was the first directory to feature solely Latino talent. Currently, the online HOLA Talent Directory is the internet's only concentrated pool of Latino acting talent.
Other programs included a professional training unit of workshops and seminars (HOLAfábrica), an in-house casting referral service (HOLAgram), and a series of special events (HOLAtalks, HOLApanels and HOLA After the Curtain series).
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Norwalk, CT. [Jan. 28, 2015] OperationsInc (www.OperationsInc.com), a leading human resources consulting and outsourcing firm based in Norwalk, celebrated its fourteenth anniversary last week. Founded in 2001 by CEO David Lewis, the organization has grown from a one person consultancy to a team of sixty Human Resources, Recruiting, and Payroll Professionals supporting over 1,000 clients in all fifty states and abroad.
"As we complete our fourteenth year, we're extremely proud of who we have become," said David Lewis, CEO of OperationsInc. "2014 represented a banner year of growth, with an increase of over 40% in staff size. 2015 promises to be a growth year as well as we enter our fifteenth year in business."
To support the firm's explosive growth in 2014, OperationsInc recently secured an additional 2,000 square feet of space at their Norwalk headquarters, as well as opened offices in Goshen, NY.
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Founded by David Lewis in 2001, OperationsInc specializes in HR solutions for businesses and HR professionals. OperationsInc's portfolio of offerings includes such services as Human Resources Outsourcing, Recruitment Services, Compensation Services, Affordable Care Act Services, Benefits Administration, Exit Interview Services, Payroll Administration, Organizational Development, and Management and Staff Training.
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Also in the Type 1 or 2 diabetes section
- Second trimester with type 1/2 diabetes
- First trimester with type 1/2 diabetes
- Third trimester with type 1/2 diabetes
- Who will be involved in your care?
- Testing your glucose levels with type 1/2 diabetes
- Using insulin in pregnancy with type 1/2 diabetes
- Your emotional health
- Type 1/2 diabetes and diet/exercise
- Labour with type 1 or 2 diabetes
If you have diabetes, there is no getting around the fact that you will have a lot of medical care during your pregnancy. This is to keep you safe and keep the risks to you and your baby as low as possible.
The evidence shows us that these precautions can make a difference. To help keep your risks as low as possible you will be monitored closely during pregnancy to check that you and your baby are healthy.
Your antenatal care with type 1 or 2 diabetes
You will have more appointments and extra scans as well as ongoing adjustments to your insulin and/or other medications.
Each pregnancy is different, even for the same woman – so the approach each time will be slightly different. If there is anything about your treatment that you are unsure about, ask your healthcare team.
As soon as you become pregnant, you should be seen in the joint diabetes and antenatal clinic. Throughout your pregnancy, your team will work closely with you to check your blood glucose levels and make changes to your diabetes medications (including insulin doses). This is to make sure you are maintaining good blood glucose targets safely.
It's very important that you keep a log of your blood glucose levels so that you can get a clear picture of what is going on.
'I think the main thing is having a supportive team. I can email or call them and I can always get hold of them or they will get back to me quickly.They are really helpful, and it means everything.' Svenja
If your diabetes is treated with insulin, remember that your insulin needs will change throughout your pregnancy. This means that your treatment needs to be regularly adjusted. You will be given advice on how to do this and manage hypos, as well as on injecting or using a pump if you are not used to doing this.
Make sure your healthcare team gives you the contact details for all the services you might need during your pregnancy, including contact numbers to use out of hours or in case of emergency. You should expect to have regular contact with your team every 1–2 weeks.
Read about the first trimester with type 1/2 diabetes
Read about the second trimester with type 1/2 diabetes
Read about the third trimester with type 1/2 diabetes
Read about giving birth with type 1/2 diabetes
Read about type 1/2 diabetes in pregnancy and insulin
'Throughout the pregnancy my insulin requirements were changing constantly and I found it difficult to keep on top of, it got me down. I felt envious of my friends who were pregnant and weren't diabetic. They could just sit back and enjoy it, but for me, it was such hard work.' Laura, mum of one
You may feel sad or frustrated that your pregnancy or birth will not be as you had hoped. This is natural. You might find it helpful to share your feelings with other women who have been through a similar experience. Try looking at web forums (try www.diabetes.co.uk, which has a special pregnancy board), check out the various forms of support offered by Diabetes UK and ask your diabetes team about any local diabetes antenatal groups, which may provide a source of support.
If you do find things are getting on top of you, chat to one of your healthcare team about your feelings or call the Tommy's midwife line on 0800 0147 800 (Mon-Fri 9-5pm).
In this section
First trimester with type 1 or 2 diabetes
If you have type 1/2 diabetes in the first trimester you will be referred to the joint diabetes and antenatal clinic.
Labour and birth with type 1 or 2 diabetes
Labour and birth may be different from what you had imagined, but it can still be a positive experience. Talk to your healthcare team about what your options are.
Second trimester with Type 1 or 2 diabetes
By the second trimester, as your baby grows and starts to kick, you may need more insulin. Your medication and insulin needs will be regularly reviewed with you.
Testing your glucose levels with type 1/2 diabetes
If you have type 1 or 2 diabetes, managing your blood glucose levels can now be much harder in pregnancy. Testing is an important part of self-care.
Third trimester with type 1 or 2 diabetes
If you are treated with insulin in pregnancy, by the third trimester your insulin requirements are likely to be much higher than they were before.
Diet and exercise with type 1/2 diabetes
You may be able to use diet and exercise alone to keep your blood glucose levels within safe limits during pregnancy.
Using insulin in pregnancy with type 1/2 diabetes
The treatment you were using to manage your diabetes before you became pregnant may change during pregnancy. If you were using tablets, you may have to start using insulin.
Type 1 or 2 diabetes and pregnancy: who will be involved in your care?
Different local areas have different arrangements for type 1 and 2 diabetes care in pregnancy, but your team will include specialists in a number of different areas.
Type 1 or 2 diabetes in pregnancy and your emotional health
You may need support with your emotional wellbeing as you go through a pregnancy with type 1 or 2 diabetes.
Organisations that can give you support
NHS Scotland: my diabetes, my way
An interactive diabetes website from NHS Scotland
Pregnancy-specific information from diabetes UK
Information from NHS Choices about diabetes and pregnancy
A website for women with diabetes from the Queens University Belfast
Pregnant with diabetes - an app
A free downloadable app from Centre for Pregnant Women with Diabetes at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen. All content in this app has been written by Chief Physician, Consultant at the Department of Endocrinology, Professor Elisabeth R. Mathiesen and Chief Physician, Consultant in Obstetrics Clinic, Professor Peter DammHide details
- NICE (2015) Diabetes in pregnancy: management of diabetes and its complications from preconception to the postnatal period, NICE guideline, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
ℹLast reviewed on September 1st, 2015. Next review date September 1st, 2017.
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This has been a fun, scary, and definitely eventful week for cryptocurrency and blockchain enthusiasts! It is interesting to note that the currency and trading systems which were once purported to be a potential failsafe against even 9/11 by the American filmmaker Max Keiser, are now under round-the-clock scrutiny and subject to perpetual defrauding by hackers, speculators and traders alike.
In a recent statement, the IBM Blockchain VP remarked that all digital currency does not necessarily need to be termed as 'cryptocurrency'. The same week, Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced to the world that his eleven year old (pre-teen) son was already mining Ethereum at a personal level to make money. And most notably, hackers who posed with Elon Musk's 'verified' account on Twitter ran ads that promised to reward Bitcoin investments, and duped internet users massively. The trading value of Bitcoin against the American dollar has also been surprisingly static for the past three months. Bitcoin is currently trading at around $6400. The problem, as identified by the economist Robert Leshner, is that nobody (no commercially viable financial institution) will be ready to pay users to store their Bitcoin assets, which are a commodity of resistance unlike regular money, which is a fiat currency (any form of currency whose value is backed by the government that has issued it. The statement, once disregarded by Bitcoin fans, can now be taken a bit more seriously in the wake of recent developments such as the arrest of Amit Bhardwaj, whose company had offered to pay interest on Bitcoin and later defrauded users.
All digital currencies don't need to be cryptocurrencies – IBM Blockchain VP
"We do believe that digital currency is a means to quicker and faster distribution of money, but it does not have to be in the form of cryptocurrency." – Janine Grasso (VP of Strategy and Ecosystem Development, IBM Blockchain)
We already knew that, Mr Grasso – but thank you anyway! Other than blockchain-based tokens, several forms of digital currency, in the form of wallet-based applications (such as Airtel Money and Ola Money in India) are already active. The only takeaway is that non-blockchain digital currencies should, at least in theory, attract interest based on Leshner's law of fiats. Which means, technically, you should ask yourself why you don't get any interest on the money you keep in your PayTM wallet yet.
Pichai Junior is mining Ethereum!
Sundar Pichai almost never speaks about cryptocurrency. But this week, in an interview with NYT (The New York Times), the Google CEO said, "My son is 11 years old, and he is mining Ethereum and earning money." It is notable that Google banned all ads on Cryptocurrency in June 2018, removing the ban shortly thereafter.
In the name of Musk!
Elon Musk had previously been speculated by many people as the secret identity of 'Satoshi Nakamoto', the legendary anonymous creator of Bitcoin, until Musk himself cleared these allegations as baseless. His name got entangled in a recent development again this week, when hackers were able to run ads backed by Musk's 'verified' Twitter account, scamming internet users and luring them into paying Bitcoin.