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'Tigerland' Is a Fine Vietnam War Film from the Man Who Gave Batman Nipples
Joel Schumacher's little seen Vietnam war drama deserves as wide an audience as its better known predecessors in the genre.
TigerlandDirector: Joel Schumacher
Cast: Colin Farrell, Matthew Davis, Clifton Collins Jr., Russell Richardson, Thomas Guiry, Cole Hauser
Length: 101 minutes
Studio: Haft Entertainment, New Regency Pictures
Year: 2000
Distributor: Fox
MPAA Rating: R for violence, pervasive language, a scene of strong sexuality and some drug use
Release date: 2011-05-24
If you thought filmmakers had adequately covered the Vietnam war after Platoon won the Oscar in 1986, well, you may have been right. With a few key exceptions (We Were Soldiers, for one), the movies of the time are also the best examples of that time. While it may be impossible to top Apocalypse Now, The Deer Hunter, and even the slightly later Full Metal Jacket, filmmakers didn't stop trying.
Oliver Stone went back with Born on the Fourth of July. Robert Zemeckis used the war as a main part of Forrest Gump. The Fog of War, a documentary on Robert S. McNamara, even won an Oscar as late as 2003. Now, get ready to add another name to the prestigious list of filmmakers who've tackled Hollywood's choice war and come up with a film to be proud of: Joel Schumacher.
Yes, that's same Joel Schumacher who gave Batman nipples. Yes, the same Schumacher who made one of the worst movies I saw last year, the abysmal teen drama Twelve. He's also the man who made Colin Farrell a star (kind of) in the well crafted, exquisitely acted Tigerland. The two films actually share a few things more than the man who helmed each low-budget picture. They both feature an array of young unknowns in an ensemble cast, and both made next to nothing at the box office.
Only one deserved its low gross, though. While Twelve is horrifically acted, too long, and insignificant in message, Tigerland is the opposite. Colin Farrell, in a star-making role if I've ever seen one, plays Roland Bozz, a hellraiser and army-detractor drafted into service a few years before the end of the Vietnam War. Unrest and distrust is fairly rampant in his company, but the rest of the troops seem prepared to do whatever their commanding officer shouts at them just to get through. That is until Bozz starts getting men sent home.
Sharp as a tack when it comes to law and policy, Bozz finds loopholes in the system for a number of men and, in effect, saves their lives by keeping them from stepping foot on foreign soil. He's a compelling character because his motives are unclear. He doesn't give two licks about the war, its cause, or his superiors, but he develops a unique bond among the men as boot camp progresses. He's reluctant to stick his neck out for them despite being overly eager to step on the toes of his loud-mouthed sergeant. He has to be pushed to react and that's exactly what he does.
It's in these reactions that Farrell shines. Though never his biggest fan, the Irishman's charisma is undeniable. His turns in Alexander and In Bruges proved he could act when called upon, but those few who first saw Tigerland already knew. His eyes shimmer with the wet of a man about to break, but a smile appears, instead.
There's plenty of scenes where Farrell could have completely lost it and taken it to the acting extreme, throwing tables, chairs, punching people, and weeping like a lost soul. He does some of these, but spaces them out, appropriately placing them in individual scenes rather than showboating in one grand display of acting.
Some of his costars manage to match him. Most notable are Shea Whigham and Clifton Collins Jr. as Bozz's nemesis Pvt. Wilson and one of his beneficiaries Pvt. Miter (respectively). The two are given a few scenes to showcase their skills, but not too many as to overwhelm the rest of the talented cast. Schumacher actually manages the pacing of the movie quite well, never stalling on slow developing issues too long, never speeding through important subjects too quickly. He's in control (for once), and it couldn't have come at a better time.
The Blu-ray release of Tigerland carries with it a few enlightening special features, including Joel Schumacher: Journey to Tigerland, an honest interview with the director that hints at his disappointment regarding the film's limited release. There's also an interview with Ross Klavan, the film's writer whose personal journey in Vietnam inspired his script.
There's also eight engaging minutes of Colin Farrell's casting sessions before he was a star or even hired to Tigerland. His charisma, even with a lousy Texan accent, is undeniably alluring. There's no question as to how he helped make Tigerland relevant watching for war aficionados who thought they had already seen in all when it came to Vietnam.


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MD Transportation
Mater Dei DOES NOT arrange for carpooling. However, to help families find carpools, we have set up the Mater Dei High School Carpool Bulletin Board on the MD website. This bulletin board is exclusive to current Mater Dei families only for the purpose of finding a carpool.
The Carpool Bulletin Board is for PARENTS driving other students ONLY. Mater Dei High School abides by the laws of the State of California regarding provisional licenses for underage drivers.
It is recommended that you download and print the "How To" document (in PDF format) to help you learn the process to register and navigate the carpool bulletin board.
Click here to view and print the "How To" PDF.
NOTE: By offering this courtesy service, Mater Dei High School in no way assumes any responsibility related to anyone's carpool arrangements. By using or participating in this service, you expressly agree to release, indemnify, defend and hold harmless Mater Dei High School, the Diocese of Orange, and each of their respective employees, directors, officers, agents, and representatives from any and all liability arising from any use or participation in this service, including but not limited to any lawsuits, claims, or causes of actions brought by you or any third party alleging any injuries or damages of any kind, whether relating to personal injury, damage to property, remedies in equity, attorneys' fees, or court costs.

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Aluminum unibody case very pleasant to the touch
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More battery-friendly Intel Haswell CPU
Still thin, light, and attractive, Battery life is much improved
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Acer's affordable Haswell laptop boasts good battery life, strong performance, and reasonable pricing, but the display is among the worst we've tested.
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Not a Retina MacBook Air, but awfully close
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While the new Pro with Retina isn't a huge leap forward from its predecessor in anything except battery life, its generous price drop offers good value and makes ultrabook alternatives look over-priced.
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We are excited to announce J.A. King will be expanding into Alabama with the acquisition of B&C Instruments. We are excited to add the skills and expertise of the B&C team and will continue to build on their high level of customer service as we grow in the Alabama market. Take a look at the press release about the B&C Instruments acquisition.
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Cheryl Barker
School of Music
One of the finest sopranos to emerge from Australia in recent years, Cheryl Barker is particularly noted internationally for her performances of Madama Butterfly, singing this role for English National Opera, De Vlaamse Opera, Hamburg State Opera, Deutsche Oper, Berlin, Netherlands Opera and Houston Grand Opera for whom she has also performed Sarah in the world premiere of Jake Heggie's The End of the Affair.
Cheryl Barker's most recent international successes include Emilia Marty for both the Netherlands Opera and Opera du Rhin, and Madama Butterfly for the Paris Opera and Beijing Opera.
She has recently sung her first Manon Lescaut, Arabella, Marschallin and Countess (Capriccio) for Opera Australia, Zandonai's Francesca da Rimini for Opera Holland Park, Marietta (Die tote Stadt) and Salome for Opera Australia.
Appearing regularly within Australia , her roles have included Nedda/Pagliacci, Countess/Le nozze di Figaro, Mimì in the award winning Baz Luhrmann production of La bohème, Violetta/La Traviata, Donna Elvira/Don Giovanni, Tatyana, Giorgetta, Suor Angelica and Lauretta (Il Trittico) and the title roles in Madama Butterfly, Tosca, Jenufa, Rusalka and most recently Tosca and Desdemona/Otello for Opera Queensland.
Other international appearances include Jenifer (A Midsummer Marriage) for the Royal Opera, Covent Garden, Tatyana (Eugene Onegin) and Adina (L'elisir d'amore) for Scottish Opera, Oksana (Christmas Eve), Foreign Princess (Rusalka), Governess/Miss Jessel (The Turn of the Screw), Musetta (La bohème), Donna Elvira, Tosca, Salome and Emilia Marty (The Makropoulos Case) for ENO, the title role in Maria Stuarda (ReisOper); Violetta (Hamburg Statsoper and Deutsche Oper/Berlin); Suor Angelica, Giorgetta, Mimi,Desdemona(Otello) and Liù (Turandot)/De Vlaamse Opera and Katya Kabanova (Welsh National Opera and Geneva).
On the concert platform, Cheryl Barker has appeared at many prestigious international venues including London's Barbican, Royal Albert Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Wigmore Hall, St John's Smith Square, and the Halle Orchestra. She has sung in the Edinburgh, Spoleto and Melbourne Festivals as well as touring nationally for Musica Viva in 2005 and 2008.
Cheryl holds an honorary Doctor of Music conferred by the Victorian College of the Arts.
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BBC America's 'Almost Royal': First Look at the Comedy's Series Premiere (Exclusive Video)
BBC America is bringing British royalty to the U.S. in its first scripted comedy series.
The mockumentary-style Almost Royal follows Georgie (Ed Gamble) and Poppy Carlton (Amy Hoggart), heirs to Caunty Manor, a large country estate in Norfolk, England, where they have enjoyed privileged lives as distant descendants of the British Royal Family. They agree to have a camera crew follow them as they go on an unofficial tour of America.
The Hollywood Reporter exclusively premieres a scene from the series premiere, airing after the season-two finale of Orphan Black. In the clip, Georgie and Poppy pay a visit to a plastic surgeon and seek advice on how to "look 10 out of 10." "Mother's maybe only a seven-and-a-half," Georgie deadpans. Things get awkward when the surgeon winks at Georgie, who catches on quickly and may be slightly disturbed by it.
After some stalling, Poppy asks for the dirt on celebrities and their cosmetic upgrades. Naturally, Georgie and Poppy begin to list stars they believe may have had some work done — Rick Moranis, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Kate Middleton, among them. Then, Poppy drops a zinger regarding Middleton.
Almost Royal premieres Saturday at 10 p.m. on BBC America.
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Whether or not the Tour de France commissaires made the right call in kicking Peter Sagan (Bora-Hansgrohe) out of the race following the dramatic crash at the end of stage four, his absence means that, for the first time in years, the green jersey competition looks wide open.
The Slovak had dominated the points classification to the point that the result has begun to feel like a foregone conclusion, having won it five years in a row, usually with a huge margin of over 100 points.
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This year, however, the jersey will pass on to someone else. With 2011 green jersey winner Mark Cavendish (Dimension Data) also out of the race with a fractured shoulder blade – it will be a rider who has never won it before.
Here are some of the main candidates, with their current tally of points after stage four.
Arnaud Démare (FDJ) 124 points
Démare currently leads the competition (and would still have been had Sagan not been punished) following an excellent start in which he has placed second, sixth and first on the first three road stages respectively. The lead he holds is a handy one, too, having opened up a gap of 43 points already over the next best-placed rider, Marcel Kittel.
The Frenchman possesses the necessary versatility to obtain points in trickier terrain, as proven by his placing on stage three's uphill finish, as well as the fact he is a past winner of Milan-San Remo.
>>> Arnaud Démare wins Tour de France stage four as Mark Cavendish taken down in crash
His problem, however, could be a lack of experience. He's only completed two Grand Tours in his career (the 2014 and 2015 Tours de France) and on neither occasion did he commit to contending the points classification – an exhausting three week battle for the jersey may prove too much for him.
Marcel Kittel (Quick-Step Floors) 81 points
If the speed he produced to win stage two is anything to go by, Kittel ought to be capable of accumulating enough points in the flat bunch sprint stages to win the green jersey. He will need to be consistent though, which – as demonstrated by the finish in Vittel, where he lost contact with the leaders to finish down in 13th – has not always been his strong point.
>>> Marcel Kittel powers to Tour de France stage two victory
He did, however, manage to finish second in the competition behind Sagan last year despite only winning one stage, suggesting he does have what it takes. The higher-than-usual number of straightforward, flat sprint stages will also play into his favour.
Michael Matthews (Trek-Segafredo) 66 points
Compared with the other green jersey contenders, Matthews is the rider most capable of replicating the kind of moves Sagan makes to gain points in lumpier terrain. As a skilled climber, the Australian could be able to get into breaks on hilly and middle-mountain stages, and sweep up crucial points in intermediate sprints, while his heavier rivals will be being dropped out of the back peloton.
His adaptability has seen him perform well in points classifications in the past, including wins in the past two editions of Paris-Nice, and third at the Tour de France last year. He will, however, need to do better than the ninth and seventh placings he's managed in the flat bunch sprints so far (where most points are handed out)
André Greipel (Lotto-Soudal) 63 points
He hasn't quite got going yet, but if Greipel can start upgrading his podium finishes (third on stage two and third again on stage four) into sprint wins, he'll quickly close the gap and become a serious contender for the green jersey.
The German has been one of the main riders to miss out as a result of Sagan's indomitable hold on the classification, having finished second behind him in 2012 and 2015, and third in 2013. The green jersey is one of the major holes in the 34-year-old's long, illustrious career – he likely never get a better chance to win than this year.
Alexander Kristoff (Katusha) 43 points
All has not been well for Kristoff, for whom an apparent fallout with his team has coincided with a dip in form on the road. There were more promising signs in Vittel where he finished second (upgraded from third following Sagan's disqualification), although he remains somewhat adrift in the points classification, lying fifth place at 80 points behind Démare.
At his best (as was the case at the 2014 Tour, where he finished second in the points classification), the Norwegian is one of the most consistent sprinters in the peloton, and capable of remaining in contention for points in the more complicated terrain. He'll need to improve considerably to reach that level again, however.


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I thought I'd issue my first blog challenge to get your creative juices flowing this weekend!
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Cover Letters
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Taking the time to create a unique cover letter shows employers that you really care about the job you're applying for. Cover letters also show employers why you, as an individual, are worth hiring. They're one of the best opportunities you have to show off your personality, skills, and accomplishments in a compelling way. Resumes are invaluable, but cover letters really make you stand out. Check out this ultimate guide on how to write a cover letter that will get you hired fast.


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Solutions for Samsung Galaxy S5 Wi-Fi or Mobile Data Connectivity Problems [Part 3]
Hello and welcome to the third part of our troubleshooter series. This post covers 8 different issues for this topic. If you don't find your own email or problem published here, please continue watching for more posts in the next few days.
For those who missed the previous posts be sure to check the first part of our series, Solutions for Samsung Galaxy S5 Wi-Fi or Mobile Data Connectivity Problems [Part 1]
Problem #1: Samsung Galaxy S5 keeps on scanning and won't connect properly
Hello, my Wi-Fi keeps scanning for a network even though I have allow for scan & smart network switched off. Then when I am connected, my connection optimizer pops up with this message.
I've tried a soft reset a few times and I'm wondering if you have any options before I do a full on factory reset. Thank you! — Ryan
Solution: Hi Ryan. An issue like this can be due to a rogue app. Have you considered uninstalling apps prior to contacting us? If you haven't, uninstall apps you have recently installed including the connection optimizer app you are using to see a difference. You can boot the phone in safe mode first and observe the phone for a few hours before doing the uninstall. This is a trial-and-error method of isolating the offending app so if nothing changes, you really have to proceed to factory reset.
After wiping the phone via factory reset, make sure to observe the phone and the Wi-Fi function for a few hours before installing apps.
Problem #2: Samsung Galaxy S5 hotspot function not turning on
I bought a new Samsung S5 and found out that I am unable to turn the hotspot function on as it gives a verification error message. Also, tapping the hotspot setting and under configure the network SSID is Verizon-SCL23-510F if that might help figuring what is the problem.
I read your article about that problem and the difference is that I checked with the service provider (Aldi who uses Telstra network). Also hotspot function was normal on my old Samsung S2 using the same provider. — Ashraf
Solution: Hi Ashraf. If everything checked out as far as potential billing and carrier issues are concerned, the issue might very well be on your hardware. Please get a phone replacement or have the phone checked by a qualified technician.
Problem #3: Galaxy S5 hotspot not working
I always use and have my hotspot on. My phone died, I turned it back in but now hotspot won't turn on. It says unable to connect, no data connection available. The internet on the phone still works. I've tried taking the battery out, SIM out, checked settings but not seeing an issue. — Jackie
Solution: Hi Jackie. The thing that caused your phone to die might very well be the same reason why hotspot function has ceased to function properly. Try doing a factory reset to remove all apps and downloaded contents then run hotspot again. Here are the steps:
- Power down the Galaxy S5.
- Press and hold the Volume up button, the Home button, and the Power button together until you see the Android on screen.
- Use Volume down key to highlight the wipe data/factory reset option, and press the Power button to select it.
- Use Volume down again to highlight Yes – delete all user data and press Power to select it.
- Use the Power button to select Reboot system now.
- When the S5 restarts it should be completely wiped and ready to set up again.
Factory reset deletes everything from the phone's internal memory unit so make sure your personal data are all backed up.
There's a chance that one of your apps is the cause of the problem so after doing a factory reset, make sure not to install any app until you have tested that hotspot function is working.
Problem #4: Galaxy S5 cannot connect to work Wi-Fi but can to home and shopping malls' networks
I can't connect to my work Wi-Fi, but I have no problem connecting to home and shopping malls networks. I have also checked with the IT guy, he has not blocked me on the Wi-Fi.
I have done the clear cache, I have even restored to factory defaults, then I even upgraded the software to the latest and yet still my phone does not connect to the work Wi-Fi. it is an open network no passwords needed. The moment I try to connect it just go to save connection immediately. I have tried to forget the network, and re-add it everything, I am out of options…please assist….My phone have the Vodacom default McAfee on, but I am not sure if this could be the app that stops me from accessing the Wi-Fi… I have seen some people had McAfee problems, but I couldn't find the setting they talked about, nowhere… Please assist? — Pieta
Solution: Hi Pieta. The best thing that you can do is factory reset your phone one more time try to connect to that Wi-Fi network without installing any apps. We are not familiar with how third party antivirus apps work so there's nothing that we can provide when it comes to navigation and changing settings.
In the event that your phone will still be unable to connect to your work Wi-Fi after a factory reset, you have to work with your IT department to resolve it.
Problem #5: Galaxy S5 keeps losing Wi-Fi signal after updating to Lollipop
Since the update to Lollipop, when the phone loses its WI-FI signal, it will not automatically connect to mobile data. Switching on and off mobile data does not help, the only way to force a connection is to go into airplane mode and then back out. — Peter
Solution: Hi Peter. The new Lollipop update has not been as smooth as anticipated and problems can sometimes appear depending on the state of the phone during the installation. If you haven't read our post Why Android Lollipop Causes Problems yet, we suggest that you do so you will be guided accordingly.
Basically, the solution for this may either be the deletion of the cache partition, or performing a factory reset.
If you don't know how to delete the cache partition in your S5, here are the steps:
- Turn the phone off.
- Press and hold the following buttons together: Power, Volume Up and Home.
- Release the buttons once the Android system recovery menu appears.
- Use the Volume buttons to navigate to Wipe Cache Partition option.
- Press the Power button to confirm selection.
- Select Reboot System Now option after deleting the cache. Wait for the phone to reboot.
The steps on how to do a factory reset are provided above.
Problem #6: Galaxy S5 won't connect to T-Mobile network
I just bought a Galaxy S5 off a Facebook group. I put my SIM in expecting everything to start up normal but it won't connect to T-Mobile's network at all. My IMEI is 35342406041655/03. My APN settings show fast.T-Mobile.com 310 and 260 default supl mms ipv4/ipv6. There isn't an update available to download. I have wiped and factory reset through recovery and settings. What can I do to get this working? Model number SM-G900T. Baseband g900tuvu1anch Keenan 3.4.0-964333. — Kirstyn
Solution: Hi Kirstyn. The IMEI you have provided appears invalid. Please dial *#06# on your phone and check its validity in this site:
http://www.imei.info/. If everything checks out fine, make sure to call T-Mobile so they can provision the device properly.
Problem #7: How to fix Galaxy S5 randomly dropping Wi-Fi internet connection
Phone intermittently drops Internet connection. Internet connection is set to Wi-Fi. — Timothy
Solution: Hi Timothy. An intermittent connection problem can happen due many factors. You need to narrow down the possible reasons for the problem before you can work on a fix. There are two sides to this problem–a phone issue, or a Wi-Fi network issue.
Troubleshoot your device
Your first task is to verify if your device's Wi-Fi is working normally. This can easily be done by connecting to a known stable Wi-Fi network for a few hours. If you have Wi-Fi at work, try observing how the phone behaves when it's connected to it.
You also want to perform a soft reset by turning it off and removing the battery for at least 10 seconds. This will ensure that the system reboots properly. This is an effective solution especially if the device has been up for a long time.
After doing a soft reset, try to connect to your Wi-Fi again.
If the problem remains, do a factory reset. After that, connect to the network again without installing any third party apps. Some apps may create problems like the one you are experiencing. If everything looks normal, try to install your apps again.
Troubleshoot your Wi-Fi network
Checking your Wi-Fi network's reliability can be tricky but the first hint you should watch out for is when other devices are having the same issue as your S5. if there's another smartphone, tablet, or laptop dropping Wi-Fi internet connection, your local home network must be having some problems.
If a wired device like a computer does not drop internet connectivity while only wireless devices do, interference may be the culprit. Here are the things you need to consider when troubleshooting a wireless network:
- Distance and location of the router. Ideally, your router should be located in the center of your house to ensure the best coverage possible. A standard router can broadcast wireless signal for about 30 feet in all directions but the strength may vary especially if there are thick walls, metal objects, bodies of water like aquariums, re-enforced concrete walls, or any other similar objects along the transmission path. If possible, move your router in an elevated position so the signal is not hampered by mentioned objects.
- Other interference sources. The ubiquity of wireless devices nowadays means that a typical home with a Wi-Fi network is a crowded place. Devices with antenna are all sending their own signals possibly on the same frequency. This can result to either intermittent connection or total loss of connection. Baby monitors, Bluetooth devices like wireless mouse or speakers, cordless phones all use the same frequency as a standard router. Unless you have a dual-band router and you know how configure it to work with your devices, your only viable option is to turn off these devices. Heck, even your neighbor's Wi-Fi can also interfere with your own!
- Other wireless devices. If you have a number of wireless devices connecting to your Wi-Fi all at the same, this problem can also happen. Multiple smartphones or tablets simultaneously streaming Netflix coupled with a gaming console running can result to low bandwidth situation. Bandwidth "hogging" is the most common cause of random connection drops or slow, intermittent connection problems at home.
If you need guidance on what you need to do specifically to address a possible wireless network issue, please contact your internet service provider.
Problem #8: Galaxy S5 won't automatically connect to remembered Wi-Fi network
A few times a day when i leave work and come back or get home, my phone won't automatically connect to the remembered Wi-Fi connection. When i go to settings it still has listed Wi-Fi signals from where i just was which sometimes are miles away and they're live. I'm not able to connect to any of them but they're there. Its stuck in scanning and can't find anything. If I turn Wi-Fi off and back on it corrects the problem temporarily. I wiped internal memory and factory reset 3 or 4 times and odined OF5 because i was stuck on OE1. Then factory reset 3 times again as well as odin OF5 3 times. It was fine for 2 days and then it started again. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. — George
Solution: Hi George. As mentioned above, a factory reset may become useless if you install the same set of apps after doing it. Consider doing another round of factory reset and observe the phone for a full day without your apps to see if that will make any difference.
If that won't work, we don't know what will. You may have to get it replaced if you still can.
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When describing your issue, please be as detailed as possible so we can easily pinpoint a relevant solution. If you can, kindly include the exact error messages you are getting to give us an idea where to start. If you have already tried some troubleshooting steps before emailing us, make sure to mention them so we can skip them in our answers.
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From depression to schizophrenia, mental disorders vary greatly in severity and impact on daily life. Learn about the causes and treatments available for a variety of mental disorders.
Have you found yourself lacking the ability to experience joy? Not feeling any pleasure in things you used to love to do? It could be just the blues, but it could be a deeper issue.
Do you have thousands of photos and emails stored on your devices or in the cloud? If so, you might be a digital hoarder. But is that as bad as being hoarder in real life?
The CDC recently released a report showing that some occupations have much higher suicide rates than others.
Where does your state land on the list?
Suicide is a major challenge to public health in the United States. But like most public health problems, it can be prevented.
A startling two-thirds of gun deaths in the U.S. are suicides, not homicides. Some suicide prevention advocates and gun rights supporters are coming together to educate people about suicide risk.
Hoarding is a serious mental illness that is extremely hard to treat. Find out what we've learned about the disorder over the years and how psychiatrists and psychologists are helping those who are living with the disease.
Experts are divided on whether animal hoarding should be considered a separate mental disorder from general hoarding.
Now in its fifth edition, the DSM is the bible of diagnosing mental disorders in the U.S. Adding or removing a condition from the manual can greatly impact public opinion, as well as pharmaceutical and insurance practices.
Doctoral programs are extremely grueling and stressful at times, but a new study shows they can even spark some serious psychiatric problems.
Scientists believe that coffee bubble phobia — a symptom of trypophobia, or a fear of holes — could be an evolutionary aversion to parasites.
Although it's rare, there are cases of two people sharing the same psychotic condition. How does that happen?
Casually using psychiatric terms for personality quirks can be harmful to people who actually have these illnesses.
Your average psychopath isn't a ruthless killer. It's far likelier you'll find them running for office, leading a company or just enjoying a cup of coffee next to you at work.
Imagine being afraid that if someone touches you or that if you sit down, you'll break. That's what life was like for someone with the glass delusion.
Food scientists dub sound 'the forgotten flavor sense.' A new study looked at how sound factored into how much we ate, with some interesting results.
Is social media turning us all into raging narcissists? Probably not, but that doesn't mean your friends aren't sick of your selfies.
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8.223457 - WELCHER: Haleakala / Prairie Light / Clarinet Concerto
Dan Welcher (b. 1948)
Haleakalā: How Maui Snared the Sun (1991)
This tone poem with narration by Ann McCutchan was crafted as both a children's story and a piece of mature contemporary music, designed to appeal on many levels. The music, using three ancient Hawaiian chant-tunes, many authentic percussion instruments, and six Polynesian scales, is capable of standing alone, and in fact the work can be performed without narration.
The text is a highly evocative and poetic retelling of one of the most famous myths about the Polynesian demigod Maui, known as 'the trickster.' We meet Maui by reputation first with the recounting of two earlier legends, and then in the story of Haleakalā. Maui finds his mother weeping because the sun moves so quickly that "the kapa (tapa cloth) won't dry, and the kalo (taro) and sweet potatoes are withering." Maui is determined to fix this, and devises a plan to entrap the sun as it enters the chasm at Haleakalā, the sacred volcano on the island that now bears Maui's name. Once all sixteen legs (rays) of the sun have been snared in a vigorous battle; Maui extracts a promise from the sun to go more slowly for six months of the year, creating the winter and summer seasons.
The score is almost cinematic - it assigns motives to the various characters and follows the dramatic moods of the narration without ever resorting to the "stop-and-go" method commonly found in works with a narrator. In fact, the story proved so fruitful as musical inspiration that I was able to make use of formal devices to illustrate the action: for instance, Maui's actual snaring of the sixteen-legged sun is set as a quicksilver fugue, in which particular notes are "caught" and held by the brass.
The piece is set as a ritual ceremony. It opens with the blowing of a conch shell and immediately proceeds to a chant-tune played by horns and pahu drums. Following this "frame", the music follows forms suggested by the narration. Episodic sections describe Maui's earlier escapades, the sun's frantic flight over the islands (with evocative cluster-chords in the upper strings suggesting heat and blazing light), and the fantastic trip beneath the ocean in search of the magic elements needed to weave the nooses. Three related interludes called "Dreamscales" introduce the main sections: Maui's confrontation with his mother, the trip to Heleakala, and the morning following the battle with the sun. At the end of the story the opening chant returns, completing the ritual frame in a musical circle.
Haleakalā was premiered in September 1991. It was commissioned by the Honolulu Symphony as part of the Meet the Composer Orchestra Residency Program.
Hawaiian vocabulary:
Kalo: taro plant, from which poi is made.
Luna. "the boss"; person in charge.
Elemio: Be quick! Take a chance!
Hinahina: the rare Silversword plant, which grows only in Hawaii on the islands of Maui and Hawaii.
Prairie Light: Three Texas Watercolors of Georgia O'Keeffe (1985)
Prairie Light is based on three highly unusual watercolors that Georgia O'Keeffe painted during her year of teaching in Canyon, Texas in 1917. O'Keeffe is, of course, well-known for her expressionistic cow skulls and sensual flowers, but these three early works show anaïve, almost primitive sensitivity to light and shadow. I chose to place them in the order of sunrise, mid-day and night.
The work begins with Light Coming on the Plains, which follows O'Keeffe's visual imagery in broad washes of orchestral color. The painting shows a flat horizon line with outwardly expanding concentric ovals of blue light emerging from the center, just before sunrise. The music has a static bass line (the horizon), three extended phrases of a constantly growing melodic line, and a sense of expansion and increasing warmth as the sun becomes visible.
The second section, Canyon with Crows, is more solidly grounded. The painting shows the convolutions of the Palo Duro Canyon, with gently rolling green and red-brown hills. Above it, three childlike crows appear, almost pasted onto the sky. The music is bubbling, bouncing and effervescent - staccato chords of brass suggest hopping birds and animals, and the three crows are suggested in solo lines of clarinet, oboe and flute. As the light begins to fade, an extended passage for muted strings accompanies the farewell songs of two of the crows.
Starlight Night has a rather unorthodox (for O'Keeffe) mechanical quality. The stars are arranged in regular rows, and they are squares and rectangles instead of points of light. Otherwise, the painting shows the exact same vantage point as Light Coming on the Plains: the horizon, the oval sky, and the shape of the canyon rim. The music begins with a sweet nighttime flute solo, echoed by high violins. Midway through, the orchestra stops its singing and hovers, while a piano and a xylophone begin a somewhat startling, percussive mantra - the square stars, the regularity of the universe. Over this gamelan-inspired pattern, the orchestra grows until a climax is reached, with the nighttime melody combined with the sunrise melody of the first movement. A 24-hour cycle of light has been experienced, with the evolving colors of nature as seen from a single viewpoint.
Prairie Light was commissioned by the Sherman (Texas) Symphony in celebration of its 20th anniversary season. It was first performed by that orchestra, with the composer conducting, on March 1, 1986.
Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra (1989)
Premiered by the Honolulu Symphony in October 1989, this work was commissioned by Bil Jackson. I had known Bil both as a symphonic clarinetist and a jazz player, so the resulting work, while not a 'jazz concerto,' takes advantage of the checkered history of the clarinet. Cast in two lengthy movements and scored for a rather small orchestra, it is a sort of "uptown big brother" to my 1974 Flute Concerto.
The mostly serious first movement is a Fantasia. Beginning with odd-metered fanfares and flourishes, it gradually gives way to an elegiac theme in the high violins, and the clarinet fills in the pauses with the plunging arpeggios at which the instrument excels. Little by little the spectre of ragtime peeks around the corner, but never fully appears. The elegy theme gradually emerges from the dance music, and the orchestra swells back into prominence. The fanfares from the opening reappear, but in a 2/4 meter. The fanfare becomes a repetitive little machine over which the clarinet is allowed to sing two echo-phrases of the elegy before a quick and resolute cadence ends the movement quietly.
The second movement is entitled Blues and Toccata (on the name "Benny Goodman"). The first half is a slow 5/4 song with a repeated bass line as an ostinato. A solo trumpet joins the clarinet for some sweet, sad polyphony, and the mood is broken only slightly in a central section of lighter interplay with flute and woodwinds. The notes derived from the name of Benny Goodman form a chord that is quite blue in nature: B-flat, E, G, D and A, and by adding a transposed parallel group of five notes, a quite beautiful scale is constructed. The entire movement comes from these materials. The Toccata is another ground-bass ostinato, a jaunty, shifty pattern that is repeated ten times. In the middle of the movement, however, jazz gives way momentarily to a rather polite rock-'n'-roll episode, functioning as (dare I say it?) a contrasting central 'trio.' By the end, the orchestra has been pared down to the components of the jazz quartet: clarinet, vibraphone, bass and drums. A parody of the 'call and response' chorus from the 1940s brings the concerto to an amusing, rousing finish.
Dan Welcher
Dan Welcher
Dan Welcher has been Composer-in-Residence of the Honolulu Symphony since September 1990 as part of the Meet the Composer Orchestra Residencies program. His works have been played by more than thirty major orchestras including the Symphony Orchestras of Chicago and Dallas and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, and commissioned by outstanding ensembles such as the Cleveland Quartet and the American Brass Quintet. The Rochester, NY native earned degrees from the Eastman School of Music and the Manhattan School of Music. Beginning his career as Principal Bassoonist of the Louisville Orchestra in 1972, he has also taught on the faculties of the University of Louisville, the Eastman School of Music, and (since 1978) the University of Texas. Increasingly active as a conductor, he also served as assistant conductor of the Austin Symphony Orchestra from 1980 to 1990, and he has been a member of the Artist Faculty at the Aspen Music Festival since 1976.
Mr. Welcher's music is published by Theodore Presser Company.
Donald Johanos
Donald Johanos has been Music Director and Conductor of the Honolulu Symphony since 1979, establishing a reputation for high standards and musical excitement that has carried the Honolulu Symphony to new levels of growth and development. The Composer in Residence grant awarded to the Honolulu Symphony was directly attributed to his championing of contemporary works, citing him as "an extraordinary advocate for American music." The first place award given to the Symphony by ASCAP in 1991 also cited Maestro Johanos for "adventuresome programming of contemporary music."
In 1962 he was appointed music director and principal conductor of the Dallas
Symphony, and in 1970 he became associate conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony. His guest conducting credentials include the Mostly Mozart Festival in New York, Lisbon's Golden Festival, the Paris Opera and orchestras including Philadelphia, Boston, San Francisco, Chicago and the National Symphony. His international appearances have included Amsterdam, New Zealand, China, Hong Kong and Mexico. His recording of Glière's Symphony No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 42 with the Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony (Bratislava) is also available on the Marco Polo label.
Richard Chamberlain
Richard Chamberlain, narrator of Haleakalā, appeared in the world premiere of this piece in September 1991. The distinguished actor is best known worldwide for his role as John Blackthorne in Shogun, the ten-hour mini-series based on James Clavell's bestselling novel. For that performance, Mr. Chamberlain received an Emmy Award nomination and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. He achieved similar success and awards with NBC's Wallenberg and in the lead role of Father Ralph de Bricassart in Colleen McCullough's The Thorn Birds.
In 1961 Mr. Chamberlain became a household name when he appeared in the title role of the TV series Dr. Kildare, a major hit that ran for five seasons. He continued with starring roles in The Three Musketeers, The Man in the Iron Mask, The Count of Monte Cristo, Centennial, and many other projects on screen and stage.
Bil Jackson
Bil Jackson, currently principal clarinet of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra and the Aspen Chamber Symphony, studied at the Interlochen Arts Academy and Northwestern University and has worked under Robert Marcellus and George Silfies. In 1976 he became the only player to win the International Clarinet Competition twice.
He has performed with the Charlotte Symphony, Honolulu Symphony, and Dallas Chamber orchestras. In addition to classical appearances, Mr. Jackson works with pianist Bill Douglas presenting concerts that offer an exciting format of classical and contemporary music. He is also on the faculties of the University of Northern Colorado and the Aspen Music Festival.
Ann McCutchan
Ann McCutchan is the author of Marcel Moyse: Voice of the Flute (Amadeus Press), a columnist with Gannett News Service, and former music critic for the Austin (TX) American-Statesman. She contributes regularly to national publications and has received various awards for her work, including a Distinguished Achievement Award from the Educational Press Association of America and a Vogelstein Foundation grant. Haleakalā is her second collaboration with composer Dan Welcher; in 1986 she wrote the poetic text for his Listen Up!, a narrated piece for woodwind quintet.
The Honolulu Symphony Society
The Honolulu Symphony Society was formed in 1900, one of only twelve symphonies in the United States and its territories. Its ongoing activities have only been interrupted once for a period of several months following the attack on Pearl Harbor. It maintains one of the largest youth education programs in the country, performing on all the islands of Hawaii for over 100,000 children annually.
Meet The Composer
The Meet The Composer Orchestra Residency Program, created by John Duffy, Director and President of Meet The Composer, was initiated in 1982 to foster the creation and performance of orchestral music by American composers. Through the program, composers are placed in residence with major symphony orchestras nationwide.
Resident composers write a major work to be premiered and recorded by the host orchestra, organize concerts of new music, review scores, and work with the music director in the programming of contemporary music. The Orchestra Residency Program is made possible with major grants from; The Rockefeller Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Hewlett Foundation, the Mary Flagler Cary Charitable Trust, the Eleanor Naylor Dana Charitable Trust, the Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund, and The Pew Charitable Trusts.
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Access PanAm and the Patagonia Waste Management InitiativeWednesday, September 7, 2016
Here is a report from former Black Diamond employee Steffan Gregory on the project and the progress from the past 2015/16 season.>
"What are you digging for?" a curious hiker asks.
"Gold!" I say with a big smile. We share a laugh, and she steps off the trail to the eight-foot wide by four-foot deep foundation that myself and three of my best friends are standing in. The four of us flew thousands of miles to a country where we can't speak the language to build a urine-diverting toilet. We just hiked a wheelbarrow, lumber and metal roofing up one of the most popular day hiking trails in Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, Zona Norte, near El Chaltén, Argentina. Now, the hiker has spotted us nearing the layer of bedrock. Pick axe swings and funny looks are standard fare during our three month stay in Argentina. This all came to be after visiting on a climbing trip in 2014.
After returning from my "freshman" season in Patagonia in 2014, I realized three things: (1) I am very small. (2) Life is very short. (3) I'm more than fortunate to be able to travel and climb.
With a four-week, four-pitch trip to El Chaltén in the bag, I was heading home. Fully schooled, dominated and destroyed—I was totally sold. My good friend Alan and I had spent some of the coldest, windiest nights we'd ever known in some of the most incredible mountains we'd ever seen. We took our gear on many great hikes and jaunts near beautiful cracks full of snow. We also noticed many groups in the basecamps and the limited real estate for human waste.
In the months following the trip, I reflected on the amount of downtime you get between good weather windows. This, combined with the opportunities for volunteering, sparked an idea to do both: climb and volunteer. This inspiration was a combination of Rolando "Rolo" Garibotti's American Alpine Club trail restoration project from October-December 2008 and November-December 2009. Rolo and his team spent 4,400 person hours doing trail work, a lot of which was on the Laguna de Los Tres Trail. This is such a huge gesture, and a massive undertaking. Seeing a crew of people dedicate this much personal time and energy on behalf of the park was incredible, especially because there had never been a project previously in Chaltén like this one.
The American Alpine Club's Zach Martin Breaking Barriers grant was the other inspiration. This statement from the grant page says it all:
"Zack was concerned about the general arrogance and self-serving aspirations of climbers and explorers. He committed to performing humanitarian service in the local community on all of his climbing expeditions. He would 'break a barrier' in the alpine environment and 'break a barrier' in the heart of man. As Zack often said, 'The only barrier holding you back is yourself.'"
I read this a number of years ago, and have been waiting for the right time—Chaltén was it for me.
With one click of the mouse, I had sent pataclimb.com an email inquiring about helping with waste management in the Chaltén area. Rolo Garibotti responded with more then I ever could have asked for. He himself had already begun the preliminary legwork on the project between 2007-2010. He shifted through loads of ineffective and expensive backcountry waste systems. He was encouraged to do this by Carlos Duprez, the man in charge for Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, Zona Norte (LGNP) at the time. After a huge effort, Rolo was unable to find a suitable waste management solution that was worth fighting for. He took a break from organizing volunteer projects. In the meantime, he and Kika Bradford, Acceso PanAm´s Executive Director (which is equivalent to the Access Fund for Latin America), had a few discussions about the waste management issues and possible solutions to the area.
My email showed up four years later. Rolo offered his research and contacts to start the project. It was exactly what I was looking for. His contacts: Kika Bradford and Geoff Hill, PHD (Toilet Tech Solutions Founder) were pivotal in the creation of Patagonia Waste Management. Access PanAm, whose President is Armando Menocal, one of the founding members of The Access Fund, was created in 2009 to protect climbing areas across Latin America: basically everything south of the USA. This is a huge mission. You don't just take on climbing conservation with a feasibility study and a business plan, though. There is more to Access PanAm than that. They provided grant writing and funding possibilities, administrative support and logistical support on the ground as well as coordinating with LGNP.
The science behind the system comes from Geoff, the founder of Toilet Tech Solutions. Geoff did his graduate work studying human waste and urine diversion in Bugaboo Provincial Park. He also works as a consultant for large composting and anaerobic digesters in North America; Engineered Compost Systems (WA), Harvest Power (MA), King County (WA), Salish Soils (BC), HDR Inc., Net Zero Waste (BC).
To address the problem of human waste in the climbing basecamps, located in access and resource limited areas, we needed to start with a pilot study. The area best suited for the test toilet would need to be high use and accessible (this facilitates easy repairs and maintenance). The use needs to be high enough to show that it can handle volume. The added benefit is that it gives data that is region and problem specific that can be applied to a basecamp solution, which is our ultimate goal. The test toilet, while in use, also addresses a waste management problem in an existing day-use and backpacking area.
During the early stages of the project, I was working at the Black Diamond Store in Salt Lake City. The store has deep connections to motivated climbers and advocates, Doug Heinrich and Conrad Anker, to name a few. Working at BD is about hard work and dedication to the craft, but having fun with it at the same caliber is equally important. Everyone in the shop was so accommodating to many international Skype calls and meetings for the project. The support was incredible, and is truly appreciated. After doing logistics and fundraising for 10 months and approximately 700 hours, a team of six headed to El Chaltén in December 2015.
Assembling the remaining four members of the team was as simple as knocking on the bedroom door. Three of the four live in the same house. The team members of the project's first season were: Ethan Newman, Rachel Mangan, Alan Thorne and myself. We are a mix of diverse backgrounds joined together by a love of wild places. Ethan's passion for wilderness and varied skills as an arborist and wildland firefighter provided endless resources to the project. Rachel's degree in environmental science resource management was always critical in decision-making. Alan's 18 years of incredible skill as a carpenter and builder streamlined the entire project. Being flexible was key given the limited materials and tools at hand. Having such a dedicated and talented crew made project managing rewarding—and most of all fun!
Operations Manager for the park, Aristides Aieta, made sure the crew was well equipped, organized and staffed during the project, start to finish, while in Chaltén. Our basecamp was located near the visitor center and wood shop, where we were able to watch armadillos and pygmy owls scurry through camp each day. From our camp to the toilet site, a six-mile round trip hike, with 1000 feet of elevation gain rounded out each day. The cultural immersion and language barrier made interactions very entertaining for the first weeks. The Argentine maté and siesta ritual's were easily interjected into our schedule by season's end! With the help of the LGNP staff, we were able to carry well over 2,000 pounds of material to the site. January was spent with Kika Bradford (the executive director of Access PanAm) standing the structure and preparing for Geoff Hill, who would install the technical system in the toilet. During Kika's time in Chaltén, we took the time to outreach to the community with several meetings with park officials, volunteers, local climbers, mountain guides, and the Chaltén Environmental Commission. Geoff´s time in El Chaltén took the better part of February with a short break at the end. We left Argentina, having completed our goal: a working urine-diverting toilet.
During our 77 days in Chaltén, 22 days were spent climbing, hiking and exploring the Chaltén Massif. All and all the crew managed to climb Aguja Media Luna via Rubio y Azul after an attempt to climb Cerro Torre. Alan and Ethan summited Aguja de l'S via the Austríaca, and climbed all but the last pitch of A Fine Piece on Cerro Piergiorgio. Steffan and Geoff took advantage of some good weather to climb the classic Comesaña-Fonrouge on Guillaumet, while at the same time scouting for the project´s sequel. With the toilet completed, Rachel and Steffan were stoked to complete the 50-mile ice cap traverse in perfect weather!
Of the 52,341 people that hiked in the park during January 2016, 15,939 used the Fitz Roy trailhead. Most of them passed by the toilet or even camped nearby. In February, when the toilet was completed, 14,222 people were on the trail. During our data collection period, we conservatively estimated that four people an hour (during peak season/weekend daytime use) used the toilet. This would equal about 400 people a month. With this amount of usage, and given the location of the test toilet, we expect to collect a large amount of data when we return in January 2017 that can be used to evaluate the next steps needed to appropriately address the needs of climbing basecamps.
A special thank you to Black Diamond Equipment for supporting climbing beyond the vertical. In the spirit of Zach Martin, Black Diamond has supported a powerful effort in providing waste management options where they were really needed. I was honored to be part of this gesture, and look forward to the upcoming return to El Chaltén this coming winter.
— Steffan Greggory


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Laurie Yung
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Professor of Natural Resource Social Science; Co-Chair, Department of Society & Conservation
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Personal Summary
My teaching and research focus on the social aspects of conservation and natural resource management, with an emphasis on agricultural communities and public lands in the Northern Rockies. I'm interested in the ways in which private landowners, rural communities, and land management institutions navigate change. I often examine the intersections between ecological change, natural resource management, rural livelihoods, and governance innovations. Most of my current research focuses on climate adaptation and the food, energy, and water nexus.
My current research projects include:
- Improving the Efficacy of Climate and Water Information for Montana Agricultural Producers (funded by USDA NIFA Water for Agriculture program)
- The Co-Management of Cross-Boundary Fire Risk Transmission (funded by the USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station)
- Scenario Planning as a Tool for Climate Adaptation Planning and Governance (funded by the USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station)
- Natural Resource Management Decision-Making under Climate Uncertainty: Building Social-Ecological Resilience in Southwestern Colorado (funded by the North Central Climate Science Center)
- Futures Thinking, Uncertainty, and Governance at the Food-Energy-Water Nexus (funded by the Luc Hoffmann Institute)
I currently direct the interdisciplinary Resource Conservation major, the Montana Drought and Climate project, and the NSF-funded UM BRIDGES graduate training program. I also co-direct the Community Vulnerability Working Group, a collaboration with the US Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station.
2003: Ph.D. Forestry, University of Montana
1993: M.S. Environmental Studies, University of Oregon
1991: B.A. Psychology and Environmental Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara
Courses Taught
NRSM 370S Wildland Conservation Policy and Governance
NRSM 426 Climate and Society
NRSM 500 Conservation Social Science Methods
NRSM 570 Political Ecology
NRSM 541 Food-Energy-Water Nexus
Research Interests
Drought Adaptation on Working Ranchlands
Social and Political Aspects of Climate Adaptation
The Food-Energy-Water Nexus
Wildfire Governance
Decision-Making Under Uncertainty
Interdisciplinary Teaching and Research
Selected Publications
Carr, W.A. and L. Yung. 2018. Perceptions of climate engineering in the South Pacific, Sub-Saharan Africa, and North American Arctic. Climatic Change 147:119–132
Murphy, D., Yung, L. Wyborn, C. and D. Williams. 2017. Rethinking Climate Change Adaptation and Place through a Situated Pathways Framework: A Case Study from the Big Hole Valley, USA. Landscape and Urban Planning 167:441-450.
Lawson, D.M., Hall, K., Yung, L. and C.A.F. Enquist. 2017. Building Translational Ecology Communities of Practice: Insights from the Field. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment. 15(10):569–577.
Enquist, C.A.F., Jackson, S.T., Garfin, G., Davis, F.W., Gerber, L.R., Littell, J., Tank, J.L., Terando, A., Halpern, B., Hiers, J.K., Morelli, T.L., McNie, E., Stephenson, N.L., Williamson, M.A., Woodhouse, C.A., Yung, L., Brunson, M., Hall, K., Hallett, L.M., Lawson, D.M., Moritz, M., Nydick, K., Pairis, A., Ray, A.J., Regan, C., Safford, H.D., Schwartz, M.W., and M.R. Shaw. 2017. Foundations of Translational Ecology. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment. 15(10):541–550.
Murphy, D., Wyborn, C., Yung, L., Williams, D.R., Cleveland, C.C., Eby, L.A., Dobrowski, S., and E. Towler. 2016. Engaging Communities and Climate Futures with Multi-Scale, Iterative Scenario Building (MISB) in the Western US. Human Organization 1(75):33-46.
Yung, L., Phear, N., DuPont, A., Montag, J. and D. Murphy. 2015. Drought Adaptation and Climate Change Beliefs Amongst Working Ranchers in Montana. Weather, Climate, and Society 7(4): 281-293.
Murphy, D.J., Wyborn, C., Yung, L. and D.R. Williams. 2015. Key Concepts and Methods in Social Vulnerability and Adaptive Capacity. Gen. Tech. Rep. RMRS-GTR-328. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 24 p.
Yung, L., Chandler. J. and M. Haverhals. 2015. Effective Weed Management, Collective Action, and Landownership Change in Western Montana. Invasive Plant Science and Management 8(2): 193-202.
Metcalf, L., Mohr, J., Yung, L., Metcalf, P. & D. Craig. 2015. The Role of Trust in Restoration Success: Public Engagement and Temporal and Spatial Scale in a Complex Social-Ecological System. Restoration Ecology 23(3):315–324.
Khumalo, L. and L. Yung. 2015. Women, Human-Wildlife Conflict, and CBNRM: Hidden Impacts and Vulnerabilities in Kwandu Conservancy, Namibia. Conservation and Society 13(3): 232-243.
Hobbs, R.J, Higgs, E.S., Hall, C.M., Bridgewater, P., Chapin III, F.S., Ellis, E.C., Ewel, J.J., Hallett, L.M., Harris, J.A., Hulvey, K.B., Jackson, S.T., Kennedy, P.L., Kueffer, C., Lach, L., Lantz, T.C., Lugo, A.E., Mascaro, J., Murphy, S.D., Nelson, C.R., Perring, M.P., Richardson, D.M., Seastedt, T.R., Standish, R.J., Starzomski, B.M., Suding, K.N., Tognetti, P.M., Yakob, L. and L. Yung. 2014. Managing the Whole Landscape: Historical, Hybrid and Novel Ecosystems. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 12(10):557–564
Wyborn, C., Yung, L., Murphy, D. and D.R. Williams. 2014. Situating Adaptation: How Governance Challenges and Perceptions of Uncertainty Influence Adaptation in the Rocky Mountains. Regional Environmental Change.
Carr, W., Yung, L. and C. Preston. 2014. Swimming Upstream: Engaging the American Public Early on Climate Engineering. Bulletin of Atomic Scientists 70(3).
Carr, W., Preston, C., Yung, L., Szerszynski, B., Keith, D. and A. Mercer. (in press) Public Engagement on Solar Radiation Management and Why it Needs to Happen Now. Climatic Change.
Yung, L., Schwarze, S., Carr, W., Chapin III, F.S., and Marris, E. 2013. Engaging the Public in Novel Ecosystems. In R.J. Hobbs, E.S. Higgs, and C.M. Hall (Eds.) Novel Ecosystems: Intervening in the New Ecological World Order. London: Wiley-Blackwell.
Bridgewater, P. and L. Yung. 2013. The Policy Context: Building Laws and Rules that Embrace Novelty. In R.J. Hobbs, E.S. Higgs, and C.M. Hall (Eds.) Novel Ecosystems: Intervening in the New Ecological World Order. London: Wiley-Blackwell.
Cacciapaglia, M. and L. Yung. 2013. Participatory Place Mapping in Fire Planning. In Stewart, W., Williams, D. and L. Kruger (Eds.) Place-Based Conservation: Perspectives from Social Sciences. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer.
Carr, W., Patterson, M.E., Yung, L., & Spencer, D. 2012. The Faithful Skeptics: Evangelical Religious Beliefs and Perceptions of Climate Change. Journal for the Study of Religion, Nature, and Culture 6(3):276-299.
Craig, D.R., Yung, L. and W.T. Borrie. 2012. "Blackfeet Belong to the Mountains:" Hope, Loss, and Blackfeet Claims to Glacier National Park. Conservation and Society 10(3): 232-42
Cacciapaglia, M.S., Yung, L., & Patterson, M.E. 2011. Place Mapping and the Role of Spatial Scale in Understanding Landowner Views of Fire and Fuels Management. Society and Natural Resources 25(5):453-467.
Watson, A., Matt, R., Knotek, K., Williams, D., and L. Yung. 2011. Traditional Wisdom – Protecting Relationships with Wilderness as a Cultural Landscape. Ecology and Society 16(1):36.
Yung, L., Patterson, M.E., and W.A. Freimund. 2010. Rural Community Views on the Role of Local and Extra-Local Interests in Public Lands Governance. Society and Natural Resources 23(11):1-17.
Cole, D.N. and L. Yung (Eds). 2010. Beyond Naturalness: Rethinking Park and Wilderness Stewardship in an Era of Rapid Change. Washington D.C.: Island Press.
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Yung, L., Freimund, W.A. and J. Chandler-Pepelnjak. 2008. Wilderness Politics in the American West: Rural Community Perspectives on the Development of Roadless Lands. International Journal of Wilderness 14(2):14-23.
Yung, L. and M. Haverhals. 2008. Landowner Views on Weeds: Moving Forward on Invasive Plant Management. Extension publication by Missoula County and the University of Montana. (pp. 1-16)
Yung, L. and J. Belsky. 2007. Private Property Rights and Community Goods: Negotiating Landowner Cooperation Amidst Changing Ownership on the Rocky Mountain Front. Society and Natural Resources 20(8):689-703.
Yung, L., Freimund, W. and J. Belsky. 2003. The Politics of Place: Understanding Meaning, Common Ground, and Political Difference on the Rocky Mountain Front. Forest Science 49(6), 855-866.


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Farmersville/Jackson Twp Comm Park - Diamond #1
14440 Farmersville Gratis Road, Farmersville, OH 45325
From the south: Take Farmersville West Carrollton Road to Farmersville/Germantown Pike then turn Right. You will then come to a 4-way stop. Go straight onto Center Street.. Center Street will then turn into Farmersville Gratis Road. The park will be on the right hand side. From the north: Take I -70 to the Hoke Road exit. Turn Left on to Hoke Road (towards tractor supply). Turn Right onto Westbrook Road. Turn Left onto Diamond Mil Road. Turn Right onto Farmersville West Carrollton Road. Then follow directions above


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Sess x Wizkid – Soco (PRBLM Remix). TopBoy records producer, Sess decided to drop his Prblm Remix to Starboy's 2018 hit single "Soco".
The single which is one of the top songs of 2018 gets a new lift as he gives more life to the single which has already broken streaming records and won several awards.
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Alton Brown's 11 tips for healthier Super Bowl snacks
From an food-lover's perspective, the Super Bowl can be a truly magical experience. It is one of the few nights a year that snacks are encouraged dinner fare, an opportunity that shouldn't be taken for granted.
While we're totally on board with taking the least healthful route to snack heaven, there are lighter ways to munch on game day.
Celebrity chef and food genius Alton Brown shared his unusual tips for healthier snacking with Pinterest, including a recipe for dairy-free chocolate pie that features the least likely of protein-rich ingredients.
Healthy Super Bowl recipes from Alton Brown
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Gornitzky represented Shikun & Binui Group, Israel's leading infrastructure and real estate group, in the financial closing of a large-scale project for the construction of a photovoltaic solar power plant (MW120) in Kibbutz Zeelim, for approximately NIS 650 million. This is meant to be the largest power plant ever to be built in Israel.
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News Archives - 2007
Augsburg physics students: four-time winners
For the fourth time in seven years, Augsburg's Society for Physics Students chapter is in the top 10% of the 700 chapters nationwide. It was named an Outstanding Chapter for 2005-06 by the national office.
The selection is based on the range and depth of activities carried out by the students. For example, Augsburg space physics students have regularly presented their research at the American Geophysical Union, the twice-yearly gatherings of nearly 11,000 scientists from around the world.
In the Augsburg community, SPS students have organized tours of research labs, offered study sessions, and tutored students.
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Emily Beauvais, last year's chapter president and a current graduate student at Iowa State University, commented on the award. "I think the main activities that made, and still make, Augsburg's SPS chapter stand out are the involvement in research conferences and experience with research poster presentations. These give students practice in talking to other scientists and non-scientist about their work in physics," she said. "Our goal was to make pertinent and interesting information about physics and careers in physics available to Augsburg's physics students."Professor Mark Engebretson, SPS chapter adviser, was also singled out by the national organization in their letter of notification, calling the award "a testament to [his] personal leadership skills as much as it is an acknowledgment of [the] chapter's superior performance."


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We could not have been happier with Joe as our wedding DJ! He kept the party going all night. He played songs that appealed to every generation and got aunts and uncles on the floor that I have never seen dancing in my life! Joe was also a professional and awesome MC, moving the party along and making sure we stuck to the timeline. On top of that, he is a super nice guy. We had the best dance party of all time. Couldn't recommend him more!
Paola + Kevin // True Event // Bliss Ridge Farm // Moretown, VT
Just wanted to thank you for the amazing music we had. You killed it with the latin music and we never felt like taking off our dancing shoes.
So glad you were part of the party!
Jackie + Ale // L Brook Events // Fort Adams // Newport, RI
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Joe is an absolute professional. From the moment we were introduced, we knew we were in good hands. The music was awesome, and our guests all night into this morning kept asking where we found such an incredible DJ. We couldn't have been any happier!
Will + Rory // SHE Luxe Weddings // Private Residence // Plymouth, NH
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Picking a DJ who is not a typical cheesy wedding DJ is kind of like going on a string of bad Tinder dates but I knew from our first meeting that you were exactly what we were looking for. You understood the vibe and *feeling* we wanted for our wedding and curated our evening with style, class, and kept us dancing until the wee hours! We trusted you completely and were able to just sit back and enjoy our day (in between shaking our tail feathers from your kickass mixing). Thank you so so much Beth – you are a total badass!
Evan & Evangeline // Art and Soul Events LA Events // Private Residence // Los Angeles, CA
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THANK YOU for seeing into our souls and creating the most epic wedding playlist to ever be played! Every single song was perfect, from Ride Wit Me (I seriously can't tell you how happy that made me) to ending the night with Hold On For One More Day. We really feel like you *got* us based on one phone convo and a handful of special requests, and we think it's safe to say you are a musical genius. Every one of our friends and family members agreed, as evidenced by the dance party that lasted until midnight!
Jocelyn + Jeremy // A Polished Plan Weddings & Events // Private Residence // Cornwall, CT
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You are THE MOST AMAZING DJ Ever! I've never seen so many people dance at a wedding. All of my friends and family kept talking about your skills the next morning and letting me know how much fun they had. Thank you for everything!
Lizz + Ryan // Private Residence // Narragansett, RI
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Saturday was so amazing! It was truly the perfect day and we had so much fun, especially on the dance floor. Thanks for coordinating everything and especially for keeping people dancing until 1:30am!
Ali + Oli // Magdalena Events // Private Residence // Hillsdale, NY
Thank you for taking such good care of us on Saturday night, totally loved that the music got more banging as the night went on. People had a blast and we had lots of comments on what an amazing DJ we had picked – maybe not only the best DJ, but also the best-dressed DJ in the area!
Sharon + Scharmen // Cristen + Co Events // Artists For Humanity // Boston, MA
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Words cannot fully express how pleased and grateful we were with hiring Beth for our wedding reception. Along the way she kept channels of communication open, asked all the right questions and was just overall a pleasure to work with! On the day of she was not only professional but FUN. She welcomed requests from our guests but most importantly read the audience and kept everyone dancing from start to finish. Hiring Beth confirms everything happens for a reason, she was the better and is the best choice for your DJ needs. Thank you Beth for an unforgettable evening!
Kara + Kristen// Bishop Farm // Lisbon, NH
Sounds Buono truly makes an event fantastic! As a wedding planner | event coordinator I work with many music professionals. Joe is at the top of the game. During the planning process Joe is responsive, providing excellent customer service. Joe understands the meaning of team work with his willingness to work through timelines and logistics. On the day of the event Joe arrives early to begin set up to insure everything is perfect. When the dance floor opens Joe keeps it packed with guests of all ages. Joe goes above and beyond to make an event incredible. I highly recommend Sounds Buono.
Sarah Goodwin // Daisies & Pearls // Event Planner // Maine
Joe is the jam. He handled our ceremony music, photo booth, and performed as our DJ. Joe and I have a really similar taste in music and after a couple conversations I knew I had nothing to worry about. He kept folks dancing all night long. Book him, you will NOT regret it.
Terri + JT // L Brook Events // Steelyard // Providence, RI
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THANK YOU Joe for being part of such a special weekend. You were amazing and such a pleasure to work with. We want to do it all over again!
Meredith + Micah // Metta Events // Private Residence // Tiverton, RI
Photo By Emily Kirke Photography
I think the music at a wedding is so important and while I knew we were in good hands going into the wedding I couldn't have ever predicted the party that ensued. The cocktail hour was perfect — people were telling me it sounded like a lounge in Brooklyn, which I think is the highest compliment, and also amazing that you could channel that vibe given the backdrop. I don't even know what to say about the party. Everyone danced for two or three hours straight, the sequence of songs was amazing and the fact that you wove in Genuine's "Pony" and it killed — I think that's the true test of an amazing DJ set. Thank you so much for being a part of our wedding, you really made all the difference!
Tim + Rebecca // Private Residence // Cushing, ME
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Joe did an amazing job at our wedding. The dance floor was full the entire night with guests of all ages and friends repeatedly came up to my husband and me to tell us how great our DJ was. Joe was also super thorough leading up to the event in gathering all the information he needed from us. I would choose to work with Joe again one hundred times over!
Fallon + Philip // Lenox Hotel // Boston, MA
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If you are looking for an awesome DJ who knows how to throw an epic dance party- Sounds Buono is the way to go! Hiring Joe was probably one of the best decisions we made for our special day, our guests had so much fun and he really did an amazing job. Not only was Joe extremely professional, but he was also accommodating and willing to go outside his comfort zone when my husband and I had asked him to emcee a traditional Chinese chair game. Best of all, Joe contributed to making our wedding a blast and played the perfect songs at the right times so that the dance floor was never empty.
Allison + Kory // Elm Bank // Wellesley, MA
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Joe, you were amazing and the dance floor jams were absolutely 100% perfect. Seriously, it couldn't have been any better!
Chloe + Andy // SHELuxe Wed // Private Residence // Kittery, ME
Joe is the best! If you want a fun dance floor with music that appeals to all guests and is rocking all night then Joe is the DJ for you. It is clear that Joe has a passion for music and is incredibly knowledgeable and intuitive to musical taste. Throughout the planning process Joe is responsive and fun to work with and instills full confidence in his abilities. On the wedding day he is conscientious and professional. He does the perfect amount of announcements to keep the night moving. Then he masterfully orchestrates a really fun dance floor. He stays on songs for the perfect amount of time and does fun transitions so that the dancing momentum never stops (which is what we wanted). I can tell he would do exactly what works best you and your crowd. We had such a fun time at our wedding and Joe played a huge role in that. He was incredible!
Breanne + Justin // Daisies & Pearls // Marianmade Farm // Wiscasset, ME
Photo By Emily Delamater Photography
Beth flew to Cartagena to DJ our Wedding festivities, and did an incredible job. Not only did she keep our reception party going until 4am for us, but she also got people energized again the following day at our beach party, during which we danced and partied from late morning until sundown! And she was able to mix house, hip hop, pop, Latin, and Persian music, all seamlessly! We wish we could go back! No doubt about it – next time we have a big event where we want the party going all night long, we will be asking Beth to join us again!
Priscilla + Ario // Hotel Sofitel Legend Santa Clara // Cartagena, Colombia
Photo By Sarah Price Photograph
As a Newport-based wedding planner, I have worked with a lot of DJs. Joe and Sounds Buono are the absolute BEST. He is a total professional, super communicative and ultra intuitive when it comes to song selection to keep the dance floor packed. He and his team are pleasant to work with, flexible on the event day and have great energy. Look no farther than Joe and Sounds Buono!
Metta Events // Event Planner // Maine
Thank you SO SO much Joe! It was the perfect day and the music was amazing. We had such a blast, couldn't have done it without you!
Cyndi + Tim // Daisies & Pearls // Marianmade Farm // Wiscasset, ME
Joe was an incredibly professional, helpful, and fun DJ! My wife and I had a morning wedding ceremony and midday brunch reception, and Joe did a fantastic job choosing the perfect playlist for this unusual format. He had our guests dancing all afternoon in broad daylight! From the beginning of the process to the end, Joe was wonderful to work with; he was consistently straightforward, organized, proactive, and he made sure that everything went smoothly.
Melissa + Greg // Taj Boston // Boston, MA
We loved Joe! He played all the music we could've asked for, kept the party going without ever being cheesy or generic. Everyone danced the entire night including my 86 year old grandma! We can't thank you enough Joe, you were such an amazing part of our love celebration! You down for a one year anniversary party?!
Jaclyn + Ben // Private Residence // Wakefield, RI
Joe was great! A true professional from start to finish. He told us on the first call that he wanted to be one piece of our wedding day that we didn't need to worry about — and he was right. He was there early, took care of audio for our ceremony and cocktail hour, and even dressed the part in a tux. When dancing time came, Joe tore it up. We're still getting comments about how great the music was from our friends and relatives. Joe's selection of music was very tasteful, he read the room well, and kept people on the dance floor until we had to stop for the local noise ordinance. From the first time we chatted on the phone with Joe through the end of the reception he was competent, professional, and friendly. On the day-of he not only provided great tunes, but also managed audio for everything else perfectly. We would happily recommend Joe to anyone and everyone, without reservation — he's that good.
Tori + Steve // Breakwater Inn & Spa // Kennebunkport, ME
Can't thank you enough for everything. I'm not unbiased, but it's truly no exaggeration to say this was the best wedding dance party I've ever been to. We heard much of the same from our guests. Too bad the venue had a hard cutoff – that party really could have gone all night! Cocktail party was on point as well. Thanks for nailing all the vibes!
Jordan + Lindsay // SHEluxe Weddings // Private Residence + Pepperell Cove // Kittery Point, ME
Photo By Jess Jolin Photography
We cannot thank you enough for the great tunes. You were such a big hit and we obviously loved all of your choices as we clearly danced the night away. You were flawless. We were so happy with everything! Again, THANK YOU for being part of the best day/night of our lives!!
Caitlin + Ryan // 1620 Winery // Plymouth, MA
There are no words to describe how awesome you were this weekend. You absolutely nailed it and were EXACTLY what we dreamed of in a wedding DJ, but honestly thought we'd never really find 🙂 Thanks for helping make it such a great party and we will be recommending you to literally everyone we know!
Muireann & TM // New York Yacht Club // Newport, RI
The best party EVER! You were perfect.
Lindsay + Maxwell // Grace Vanderbilt // Newport, RI
We cannot adequately express in words how grateful we are for last night. That was absolutely EPIC. Thank you so much for keeping the dance floor full and for pairing up with Hudson Horns so gracefully. Let's do it again!
Christine + David // Stoneacre Brasserie // Newport, RI
Hiring Joe was one of the best wedding decisions we made, if not the best! He worked with us on picking the music for our ceremony and helped us curate an awesome playlist for the reception. On the day of the wedding, he showed up early, set everything up with ease (all top of the line equipment) and made sure he knew how to pronounce everyone's last names correctly. The music for the outdoor ceremony sounded amazing, thanks to his portable speakers. The microphone sound was clear and at a perfect volume for our officiant. The reception was just as exceptional, the dance party lasted for over four hours and all of our guests (from kids to grandparents) danced their hearts out! Joe even created an original Bosnian circle dance/Hora mash-up (it was a Bosnian/Jewish wedding) that positively lit up the dance party.
We are truly thrilled with Joe's work and couldn't recommend his services more. Planning a wedding can be stressful, and sometimes things don't go according to plan, but if you hire this man, you're are guaranteed to have one hell of a dance party that your guests will be talking about for years.
Erica + Dario // Black Point Inn // Portland, ME
Photo By Brendan Bullock Photography
We had the absolute best day- happiness written all over our faces! You were incredible – thank you so much for making our night such an amazing party! SO many of our guests told us how much fun they had and how great the music was! We got SO many compliments on your music selection and style!!! You totally made the night!
Haley + Steve // Providence Public Library // Providence, RI
Photo By Vanessa Tierney Photography
Thank you SO much for everything. You were absolutely amazing and played the perfect mix of music. Everyone has been commenting on how fantastic you were. We couldn't have had a more perfect day. Thank you again!
Mary + Michael // Mt. Hope Farms // Bristol, RI
Photo By Move Mountains Co. Photography
You were incredible! It was literally the perfect mix of music for everyone there! Thank you so much for everything! My family in Mississippi is already asking if they can get you to come DJ for them down there haha!
Randi + Ryan // Caswell Farm & Wedding Barn // Grey, ME
Photo By Brendan Bullock Photography
Thank you so much Joe! You were INCREDIBLE!!! Everyone wished it could have gone longer because everyone was dancing and the music was just so good! Everyone had the best time at our Year-End Party! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Sasaki Associates // Private Event // Boston, MA