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text: It is with distinct honor and a fitting tribute on this special day of commemoration and dedication, that we bring recognition to an outstanding American hero. She was a member of the Greatest Generation, The World War II Generation. This outstanding American is SENIOR MASTER SARGEANT (SMSGT). Cora M.Einfeldt, who in her death leaves an outstanding legacy in the U.S. Military for almost 40 years of service. She is not only a Veteran of World War II, but a veteran of the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. She began her military career at the age of 22 on Sept. 1, 1943 when she enlisted in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Soon after, she became part of the Women's Army Corps (WAC), when the US Army opened a branch for women in the military. When the US Air Force did the same, Cora was allowed to transfer and moved to Women in the Air Force (WAF), and retired after 30 years of outstanding service to her country only to continue as a reservist for almost 10 more years: ending as the first ever, female, 1st SGT of the 68th Tactical Airlift Squadron of the 433rd Alamo Wing, headquartered at Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Houser of Hagerstown, Maryland. Ms Einfeldt attended Funkstown Elementary School and South Potomac Junior High and graduated from Hagerstown High in 1942. Unable to afford college, she worked for a while at Black and Decker in Baltimore and then enlisted in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps in 1943, taking Basic Training at Daytona Beach, Florida before entering Army Administrative School in Conway, Arkansas. A highly energetic, disciplined service member, she received numerous awards and citations for outstanding performance including the Army Commendation Medal. According to wing sources SMSgt Cora M. Einfeldt was the first woman in a Tactical Air Command and perhaps the US Air Force to be named as a first sergeant for an Air Force flying squadron. Once named "Outstanding Airman of Year", SMSGT, Cora Einfeldt was a superb leader and administrator who didn't take slack from anyone. She was known for maintaining high standards, even if it meant correcting Officers senior in rank to her. She was highly respected by her peers, her subordinates and her superiors. It was at Lackland Air Force Base that then Staff Sergeant Cora Houser (her maiden name) became the bride of Staff Sergeant George H. Einfeldt in a military wedding in the base chapel. They both cherished 50 years together sharing the same rank of SMSGT RETIRED, before George's passing. Her legacy will remain as breaking the glass ceiling for women in the Military. At age 91, her strength and stamina was of one half her age. Her friends will miss her dearly. In lieu of flowers contributions can be sent to the Animal Defense League of Texas, 11300 Nacogdoches Rd., San Antonio, TX 78217. The visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 from 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home, 6321 Bandera Rd. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 11:30 A.M. at the funeral home. The interment with military honors will follow at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. To sign the online guestbook, please log on to www.sunsetnorthfuneralhome.com.

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I’ve come across some grand postings on social media by archivist, Stig Chivers. He’s added articles from Sounds music paper 1975-80, some have featured bands from the North East.
In the 18 August 1979 edition is a Garry Bushell live review of the Angelic Upstarts gig at the Nashville in London.
In a recent interview with music journalist Phil Sutcliffe, Phil talked about the Upstarts and remembers a gig in Newcastle which was a spin off from the Bedrock programme broadcast by BBC radio Newcastle.
‘Putting the Angelic Upstarts on before North East band Neon at the Bedrock festival proved to be a mis-judgment as a huge fight ensued, a rather one-sided affair given Neon fans were student’ish and Upstarts fans were from South Shields’.
Brian Rapkin from Punishment of Luxury remembers that infamous gig…
‘We were bottom of the bill and during our set someone lobbed a can at the stage. I caught the can and put it in my pocket. Later the Upstarts charged the stage. There was carnage, people beaten up, blood everywhere, the police came and made the rioters walk home to South Shields without their shoes’.
For more articles from Sounds Magazine 1975-80 by archivist, Steve ‘Stig’ Chivers check twitter: @SoundsClips.
For further posts about Sounds type in: ‘Raw Meat in the Sonic Mincer’ in the blog search bar.
Read about the Angelic Upstarts in ‘The Butchers of Bolingbroke’ here:
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The SEC has just proposed a rule that will require all public companies to report the ratio between the total pay of the CEO and the median pay of all other employees (excluding the CEO). Some of the unintended consequences --particularly for employment-- will be severe.
When CEOs exceed expectations or outpace rivals they tend to reap big rewards and when they fall short of financial hurdles they tend to lose out on pay and bonuses. According to a reports from the Wall Street Journal based on a study by Equilar more and more S&P 500 CEOs have been clearing or exceeding the goals set by directors. But is this the complete picture? Since when is public company compensation representative for all CEOs?
Two contrary developments reveal decidedly mixed developments in CEO compensation. In order to justify its pay to its top executives, Citibank is forever fiddling with the rivals it compares itself with. Conversely, in a clear sign that it is unhappy with the direction of the company the board of J.C. Penney cut the pay of its CEO Ron Johnson by almost 97 percent.
CEO.com assembled a list of 10 “big-time CEOs” who earn a base salary of just $1 a year. At a time when most CEOs are notorious for enormous pay packages (on average $10.5 million, according to Forbes), these 10 have opted for something less lofty. They do have one thing in common: all are entrepreneurial with all but one—Eddie Lampert—having founded a business. Yes, Virginia, founder-entrepreneurs do think differently than manager-CEOs.
CEO pay is an emotional issue with some, but it as a business performance issue it may be beside the point. Simply said, reducing chief executive pay, while a nice symbolic gesture, is not going to materially improve profitability. Symbolism won’t pay shareholder dividends, won’t drive revenue and won’t better the bottom line. One expert suggests that more attention and energy should go into investigating supplier “salary” rather than CEO remuneration.
Cash compensation for S&P 500 corporate board directors increased by only 1 percent while total comp increased by 8 percent. Companies are moving away from compensation based upon meeting attendance. Despite long-standing criticism companies continue to offer benefits to directors.
In 2012, labor unions and associated organizers under the “Occupy” umbrella have been especially active in challenging executives’ pay, according to a recent report by James R. Copland, director of the Manhattan Institute’s Center for Legal Policy. The Institute’s report is featured in ProxyMonitor.org, a publicly available resource containing searchable and sortable information on public company shareholder proposals.
We have to do better on CEO compensation or it will be the undoing of business.
Money isn't the great motivator people often suppose. In fact, excessive monetary rewards can lead to bad behaviors.
Chief Executive Group recently conducted a groundbreaking study of the compensation practices of private companies with revenues of $5 million to $5 billion. In our last issue, we provided some of the highlights about CEO compensation practices. This charticle focuses on some of the key findings related to other senior executives.

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Does your stomach give you troubles instead of butterflies when traveling? Well, Travel can be quite troublesome for both your mind and body; however, why should you stress yourself out when you can handle it well. If you also have eating troubles while traveling, you can follow some of our major tips and tricks to tackle them out.
Well, traveling always includes loads of tasty food and savoring all kinds of delicacies a place has. Meanwhile, you fly around different corners of the world. However, when we eat too much outside, and that for too many days, it leads to devastating situations.
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Always Plan Ahead
While we travel, we often do not have any plans on eating. Usually, we don’t plan our meals under the itineraries at all. Hence, we hastily pick out places that offer great food and eat without thinking twice. Therefore, sometimes there is too much sugar intake and too many spices during others. So, it is necessary to think before you eat anything and plan ahead to avoid any eating troubles.
Though eating at different restaurants and trying out new food gives you an extra level of excitement while traveling, it leads to overeating as well. However, you must try and avoid overeating as much as you can. Always try to resist the temptation and keep your stomach safe. Most importantly, because overeating stretches your stomach, it sometimes leads you to have serious medical attention. Therefore, it is a must to avoid overeating if possible.
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On last night's game...
Hodgson - Yes he's improved over last year, yes he understands the game, yes he's had some good moments, yes he's stronger, but I've seen absolutely nothing from him so far that suggests he can be an productive, every day top 9 forward, let alone the 2nd line centre. Thankfully Kesler isn't out long-term, so any time Hodgson will spend there will be limited and can be chalked up as a learning experience, but unless his game somehow transforms when the regular season starts, a cup of coffee is all he's getting. I do think these last two games was far more indicative of the pace and challenge of a regular season game, and Cody struggled the most in those games. I'm sure there will be some who will be critical of AV's handling of Cody this training camp regardless of dressing him in 6 games and putting him in every possible role and allowing him to play with skilled veterans on his wings, or skilled prospects or checkers.
Ballard - Good and bad. He's improved his gap control and understands the system better, but he hasn't been stellar, and last night he had some very good moments and a couple of iffy ones, making a bad give-away in the 1st that didn't cost them and then getting caught up ice on the 3rd goal. Mistakes happen and the team was taking chances to get back in the game, but for a player that seemingly needs to gain the confidence of the coaches, I'm not sure Ballard has completely convinced the coaching staff. Perhaps playing with a full line-up and getting in meaningful games will bring something more out of Ballard.
Tanev - To say he's on the team is stating the obvious, but he's also going to playing on the right side every night unless he gets hurt. If his rapid progression continues, don't be surprised to see him paired with Edler at some point after the 10-20 game mark to allow them to rest and limit Salo's regular season minutes by having him on the 3rd pair.
Jensen - Hands down our best prospect in camp. Maybe that's not saying much, but as an 18 year old this kid has all the tools and abilities you'd want from a potential power forward. Just wait until he fills out his frame. He's still a little raw and needs to be a little more aware at all times, but that's nothing to be concerned about with an 18-year old. Honestly, I think the Canucks should give him 9 games.
Malhotra - He looked much better than the player we saw in the Cup final. He's obviously not where he was last year quite yet, but his performance in the face-off circle, on defense and positioning was pretty good. All in all, encouraging.
Eriksson - Like I said before, if he's willing to play in Chicago give him a 2-way deal. He can be solid depth insurance for us.
Schneider - Best Canuck on the ice last night and looks poised for a repeat performance, and maybe then some, this season.
Considering Cody and Ebbett's struggles, I propose the Canucks put Higgins as the 2nd line centre with Jensen and Samuelsson on his wings to start the year. Give Jensen 9 games or less depending on when Kesler comes back. I don't think Jensen is at the level where he can play an entire season in the NHL at this age and then be productive in the post-season, so at the moment it doesn't make sense to think too far ahead, but giving him some games for his development and a short-term boost to 2nd line isn't a bad idea.

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Food Revolution Day: Make Your Own (Lower) Sugar Chocolate Milk
See that innocent looking glass of chocolate milk? It's public school enemy #1, at least according to Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution. Seriously, they declared an entire week to fight against flavored milk in schools and it often seemed to be the defining issue in the school lunch debate.
This seems, to me, like an odd focus. Flavored milk doesn't even make my top ten list of problems when it comes to school lunches. Bad policies, processed commodity food, budgets and staff stretched to the breaking point, a lack of creative thinking at the highest levels, and kitchens without actual cooking equipment...those strike me as the real enemies.
Flavored milk, not so much.
Still, Oliver's enthuiasm about feeding kids better lunches is laudable, even if his approach sometimes seems to be more showman than scientist and I am sometimes left questioning WTF this or that stunt or statistic was about. I have both questioned and snarked while watching the spectacle, wishing all the while that we'd see more serious work from Oliver...less reality show and more reality.
Today makes me happy.
Food Revolution Day, Oliver's latest endeavor, is a day of food-focused activity designed to get people talking, teaching, cooking, and eating good, healthful food. It's about home cooking, getting in the kitchen with your family (If you need a cookbook, might I suggest mine) When I heard about that mission—and nary a word about banishing flavored milk—I couldn't help but jump in with both feet and a bit of a 'tude...
1/3 cup cocoa
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water (or milk)
Mix cocoa and sugar together in small microwave-safe container. Stir in the water and heat in the microwave for 10 seconds on low (power level 2-3) and stir. Repeat once or twice, and add a drop or two of water if the mixture is more paste than syrup.
This is not an exact science, the type of cocoa and sugar you use may change the amount of water you need. Store in tightly closed container in refrigerator (Made with water, this should keep a long time. If you make it with milk, use it before the milk goes bad.)
Note: I tested this with cocoa and sugar I bought in huge bags at Costco and it was pretty darned good. If you have really good cocoa like Scharffen Berger, Valrhona, or fair-trade, organic cocoa harvested by pixies who live in an off-the-grid holistic commune from your health food co-op, please feel free to use that instead.
My rough estimate is that a tablespoon of the mixture adds about a teaspoon of sugar to a glass of milk, about a third of the three cited as typical. You may be able to (gradually) reduce the amount of sugar, depending on your child's preferences. Just don't think that you must remove all of the sugar, this is supposed to be a treat, after all.
Check out all of the Food Revolution Day activity: cooking classes, dinner parties, and the usual flurry of web posts. You can also follow along on twitter @foodrev or facebook Food Revolution Community.
Thanks to @MelissaHaskin for the photo!

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When Downtown Minneapolis was known as Mill City, wheat from throughout the state and the Dakotas was brought in by rail and stored in the numerous grain elevators dotting the riverbanks. Pillsbury or the Washburn-Crosby Company ground some of that wheat into flour and it was shipped, along with other grain, downriver to New Orleans and then across the globe.
The hard winter wheat was harvested with threshers - large mechanical "dinosaurs" that gathered, separated and sorted wheat berries from the rest of the plant. Farmers from throughout Minnesota, the Dakotas and Iowa came to Minneapolis to buy their plows and wagons and other farm implements.
A major distribution center, Minneapolis had dozens of warehouses in the late 1800s. Many of these still exist and have been adapted to new uses. The six-story Advance Thresher building was built in 1900 and designed by local architects Keys and Colburn, who also designed the Grain Exchange, Flour Exchange and Wyman Building.
Four years later, Emerson-Newton Farm Company built an addition on the east side of the Thresher building. Not needing quite the floor height of the thresher company, they decided to build seven stories. Keys and Colburn unified the facade of the two buildings to look like one. You've probably driven past this building dozens of times and not even noticed there are more windows on the right side than the left one.
The building was nominated to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. In 1984 the building was reborn as Thresher Square in a renovation by Elness Swenson Graham Architects. An atrium was carved out of the interior space, and offices jut out amidst the huge exposed lumber posts and beams. Passive solar lighting on the roof tracks and redirects the rays of the sun into the atrium with fresnel lenses. The system was patented by the firm and helped garner awards for this innovative renovation.
As a co-developer of the building, ESG has had their offices in the building but will soon move into their latest project at the Depot Office East. To see photos of the Thresher Square renovation, along with a beautiful wooden architectural model of another project, stop in their reception office this week on the second floor (take the elevators on the right side or you'll end up on the wrong floor).
LUNCH TIP: Minnesota's hard winter wheat was a favorite for semolina flour and helped make Italian pastas world famous. Celebrate our agricultural heritage at The Old Spaghetti Factory on Washington. Lunch is served 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Edinburgh-based Continuum Industries, a startup that provides AI tools for engineering professionals, has closed a £1.5 million financing round to make its technology available to infrastructure planning and design teams across the globe.
The seed round was co-led by London's Playfair Capital and Prague-based Credo Ventures with participation from Techstart Ventures, Simon Blakey, Michael Blakey and others.
The startup's founders originally met at the University of Edinburgh’s Hyperloop Team in 2016, but it wasn't until 2018 when they set up Continuum Industries - with a little help and a £250,000 check from Skyscanner co-founder Gareth Williams.
Today, Continuum Industries offers software that enables its users to automate their existing engineering design processes, and use artificial intelligence to explore millions of design options in rich detail to allow infrastructure planning and design teams to significantly cut down the time - and ultimately the money - spent on early-stage design work.
Grzegorz Marecki, the CEO and co-founder of the company, said: "Before founding Continuum Industries, we led a 150-people strong hyperloop team at the University of Edinburgh. While there, we built the UK’s first hyperloop prototype vehicle and successfully competed in contests run by SpaceX and Virgin Hyperloop One. It was the hyperloop moonshot that made us realise the socio-economic value of infrastructure and forced us to think about better ways of taking infrastructure projects from ideas to reality."
"Infrastructure like roads, water pipelines or transmission lines is fundamental to our modern way of life and to the global economy. Yet, nine out of ten infrastructure projects are behind schedule or over budget. What’s more, productivity of the construction industry has not increased in the last thirty years," he continued.
Fun fact via Playfair Capital's Chris Smith on Twitter; apparently the investment is a result from a 'cold' inbound LinkedIn message sent to him by the team.

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Russian diplomat warns about possible escalation of violence in SyriaRussian Politics & Diplomacy May 25, 15:42
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WASHINGTON, June 21 (Itar-Tass) - U.S. President Barack Obama has extended the term of his executive order on payments for Russian uranium extracted from nuclear weapons for one more year.
In a notice to Congress issued on Thursday, June 20, Obama said that in June 2012 he had declared a national emergency to deal with the “unusual and extraordinary threat” to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the risk of nuclear proliferation created by the accumulation of a large volume of weapons-usable fissile material in the territory of Russia.
He stressed that “full implementation of the Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Russian Federation Concerning the Disposition of Highly Enriched Uranium Extracted from Nuclear Weapons, dated February 18, 1993, and related contracts and agreements is essential to the attainment of U.S. national security and foreign policy goals.”
Obama ordered to ensure the preservation and proper and complete transfer to the Government of the Russian Federation of all payments due to it under the HEU Agreements.
The president also ordered the blocking of all property and interests in property of the Russian government directly related to the implementation of the HEU Agreements to be null and void.
Since the risk of nuclear proliferation created by the accumulation of a large volume of weapons-usable fissile material in the territory of the Russian Federation “continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States”, Obama said he was continuing for 1 year the national emergency declared with respect to the disposition of Russian highly enriched uranium.

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On Monday a 17-year-old Spokane County, Washington, girl called her father and asked permission to grab a gun before using the firearm to fend off a robbery suspect.
The incident began when a police chase ended with a stolen car around Wandermere at 5 a.m.
After deputies “set up a perimeter to look for the suspect,” KHQ used their morning news show to alert locals that the suspect was on the loose. Shortly after the news broke, Kimber Wood’s boyfriend and parents left for work, leaving her in the home alone. Her boyfriend then came across the deputies, asked them about the search, and decided to call Kimber and alert her that the suspect might be coming right at her.
Kimber responded by calling her dad “and [asking] if she could grab one of his guns for protection.” Her father answered in the affirmative and Kimber grabbed a handgun and placed it under her pillow. She fell asleep and awoke to the sounds of someone in her house.
She hid behind her vanity, only to have the suspect walk right up to her. Kimber pointed the gun at the suspect and said, “Who are you?” She added, “Get the (expletive) out of my house!”
Kimber said the suspect’s “eyes got really wide” and he took off running. She said he stole her boyfriend’s ATV to escape.
Deputies came to Kimber’s house “to tell her what a great job she had done and that they were glad she was okay.” While there, they showed her a photograph of the man they were chasing and Kimber identified him as the suspect who had been in her home.
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The perfect way to rediscover and de-stress is taking a vacation. You can utilize this time to explore the unexplored. There are many offbeat places in India that you would love to visit. So get in the shoes of Columbus and start exploring India.
Here are some of the unexplored places that you must visit now.
Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh
An offbeat place in India, which has an agreeable climate throughout the year. The beautiful green patches and the rice fields will make your day. You can deeply know the Apa Tani tribe and have a vacation close to nature.
Majuli is famous in India as the world’s largest freshwater island. The island situated on the river Brahmaputra is 20 Kms away from the city of Jorhat. The place is resplendent with several festivals throughout the year. You must visit this place during monsoons when the river is swollen and beautiful.
One of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Champaner will definitely leave you awestruck. This town with so many historical ruins is set in the lap of the Pavagadh Hills. According to the Indian Mythology, Pavagadh is a chunk of the Himalayas carried over by Hanuman during the Ramayana. October to February is the best time to visit this place.
Khajjiar, Himachal Pradesh
Khajjiar is considered as the mini Switzerland of India. Beautiful hills, lakes, and meadows along with thrilling adventurous activities make it a must visit the place. Situated near Dalhousie, the place can be visited throughout the year, however, during the cold months, the roads are often sealed off due to heavy snowfall.
Nubra Valley, Jammu & Kashmir
It is a timeless beauty, straight out of a book of advanced art. Nubra Valley lies on the silk route. It is situated around 140 Kms away from Leh. The rivers Shyok and Nubra give it a surreal beauty. June to October is the time to visit this place. The beauty of the place will mesmerize you.
Motorcycle rental India has made taking these trips even more adventurous and easy. Now, you can just rent a bike and go where ever you want and explore the unexplored.


It appears that the future of USA basketball is in great hands. Duke University’s own Coach K has let it be known that the 2016 Olympics will be his last run and today his successor has been announced. USA Basketball has made the announcement that San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich will replace Coach K and Team USA’s head coach starting in 2017.
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) October 23, 2015
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The future leadership for the USA Basketball Men’s National Team was disclosed today when USA Basketball Chairman Jerry Colangelo officially announced that five-time NBA championship and longtime San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has been named head coach of the USA Basketball Men’s National Team for the 2017-20 quadrennium. Additionally, USA Basketball announced that Colangelo will continue in 2017-20 as Managing Director of the USA Basketball Men’s National Team and that current USA National Team head coach Mike Krzyzewski following the 2016 Rio Olympics will move into a special advisor role with Colangelo and the USA National Team for 2017-20. USA Basketball’s Board of Directors approved the three selections.
As head coach, Popovich will coach the USA National Team over the course of the 2017-20 quad, which could possibly include all USA Men’s National Team training camps, and if the USA qualifies, the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China (dates TBD) and the 2020 Summer Olympic Games (July 24-Aug. 9) in Tokyo, Japan.
“I’m extremely humbled and honored to have the opportunity to represent our country as the coach of the USA National Team,” said Popovich, a 1970 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy. “What the program has accomplished over the last decade under the leadership of Jerry Colangelo and Mike Krzyzewski is truly impressive. I will do my utmost to maintain the high standards of success, class and character established by Jerry, Coach K and the many players who have sacrificed their time on behalf of USA Basketball.”
The USA National Team currently owns a 63-game winning streak that dates back to 2006 and includes 45 consecutive victories in FIBA and FIBA Americas competitions and 18 consecutive exhibition wins. The USA men have won back-to-back Olympic gold medals (2008 and 2012) and back-to-back FIBA World Cup gold medals (2010 and 2014) for the first time ever.
“I’m absolutely delighted to announce Gregg Popovich as head coach of the USA Basketball Men’s National Team for 2017-20. There is no doubt in my mind that we have the great fortune of bringing on board one of the NBA’s best and most successful coaches ever to lead the USA National Team for the 2017-20 quadrennium. By making this decision now, it will allow us to have a clean, efficient and immediate transition following the 2016 Olympic Games,” said Colangelo, who has served as the Managing Director of USA Basketball Men’s National Team program since 2005 and has seen those teams compile a 75-1 record
“Obviously this is an incredibly exciting step for the USA Basketball Men’s National Team program as we will transition following the 2016 Rio Olympics from one of the game’s greatest coaches in Mike Krzyzewski to another of basketball’s greatest coaches in Gregg Popovich. This progression plan will also help ensure that our National Team will continue to build on the culture and success we have achieved since launching the program.
Gregg Popovich has proven over the years that he is clearly one of the greatest basketball minds in the game so this is big for the future of USA basketball. Congrats to Coach Pop! Stay tuned to HHS1987 for all your sports news.
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Simon Evans from Team Asia New Zealand polled in at fourth place overall having placed in at first place at the inaugural race of the season which was held in Saudi Arabia. He recorded the fastest lap in Hong Kong and Paris, France. He placed second in the Sanya, China driving a Jaguar E-PACE embellished with the Sri Lankan flag. He also placed third in the eTrophy races held in Rome, Italy and Berlin, Germany.
Team Asia New Zealand is proudly sponsored by Access Group of Sri Lanka, Giltrap Group of New Zealand, Wearnes Automotive of Singapore; all official distributors of Jaguar Land Rover in their respective countries.
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From Fredonia, we hopped on the I-15 South through Las Vegas. For the life of me I can’t find the picture I took as we passed the 127 to Death Valley, but the temperature gauge registered the outside temp at 121DegF. We experienced absolutely no heat soak during this period (pun intended for those Vette nuts) and my passenger declined the opportunity to roll the windows down for just a bit to grab a feel of the hottest weather we had ever been in.
As we started seeing LA signs, Karen mentioned that we should get off of the 15 and take Hwy 2 through Angeles National Forest as “it was a great scenic route”. Was it?!?! Hwy 2 through Angeles National Forest has some of the most intense enthusiast mountain driving one could imagine.
You might notice the camera on top of ALLFLASH. Now, take a look at the equipment on top of the Ferrari just out of the picture; this is what we definitely could have used!
The mountain roads are a bit different than the twisties you might see at the Tail or even Snake Run. The one consistent we are seeing in most enthusiast roads, however, is that once the ride has started there is no way out until the other end of the road.
And then we ran into a bit of a snag… After LA, and while traveling up the Coast towards San Jose, a tractor trailer wanted to get a closer look and bumped our new Corvette Z06 on the PCH, this causing what later turned out to be 7K in damage. Considering the fact that we were in another country, we weren’t injured and the damage was only cosmetic, we put this behind us and continued on. Ouch!
DISCOVERING BIG SUR…AT NIGHT
There were some logistics mistakes made in our lack of planning as well, the discovery of Big Sur and the coastal ledge being the first. The area of Big Sur includes an 85 mile stretch of highway south of Monterey best discovered during the day. In our journey, we hit it a bit later than expected and all hotels were full. That’s when we learned just how long an 85 mile stretch really is driving a coastal ledge at night without any exits to a main thoroughfare.
I thought this might be a great opportunity for a night video demonstration for the Corvettes performance data recorder. In any case, we spent a few days in the San Jose area and then continued up the coast, via San Francisco of course where we seem to have come across some fans from Italy. They didn’t notice our banged up rear end at all.
While here, we were able to get a pretty good shot of Alcatraz before climbing the cliff for some more shots.
Once we were up on the bluff, Karen thought it might be a good time just to sit back and relax for some sun.
I didn’t feel we could leave without at least a partial shot with the Z06 overlooking the Golden Gate bridge.


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The Importance Of Obstetric Care: Ensuring The Health Of Mother And Child
Pregnancy is a transformative experience for women. It is a time of excitement, anticipation, and joy as you wait for the arrival of your little one. However, it can also be a period filled with uncertainty and anxiety, particularly for new mothers. That's why adequate obstetric care is crucial for safeguarding the well-being of both the mother and the child throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. This piece will discuss the importance of obstetric care from women's healthcare professionals and why it is necessary to make it a priority before, during, and after childbirth.

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Australia is getting a fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 8s — the same model as doomed Lion Air plane
VIRGIN Australia will soon roll out its fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 8s, the same model as the doomed Lion Air jet. Would you want to fly on it?
VIRGIN Australia says it will closely monitor the investigation into the crash of Lion Air flight JT610 as it prepares to roll out its own fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 8s next year.
Until Monday’s disaster, which saw the budget airline’s brand new MAX 8 plunge into the ocean off Indonesia just 13 minutes after take off, killing all 189 on board, the fourth generation 737 was the most sought-after plane in the industry.
But with the cause of the Lion Air crash still unknown, speculation on whether the fault lies with the pilot, Indonesian maintenance crew or the manufacturer itself is mounting.
“The (737 MAX 8) itself is extremely reliable, stronger and more powerful than the earlier 737s,” Australian Aviation magazine publisher and former fighter pilot Christian Boucousis told news.com.au.
“Obviously there was some kind of catastrophic event, but it’s too early in the investigation to say whether it’s an issue with the aircraft, pilot error, a terrorist attack or bomb, or a maintenance fault.
“But it’s a very curious thing. (The crash) happened at a very benign stage of the flight, while the weather was good. It’s unusual.”
Virgin Australia has ordered 30 MAX 8 planes, the first of which are scheduled to arrive in November next year. The company has also ordered 10 Boeing MAX 10s — the fifth and largest variant of the series — which will join the Australian fleet from 2022.
Mr Boucousis said he could understand why some Australians might not want to set foot on a 737 MAX 8 until the cause of the crash is known.
Lion Air flight JT610 had only been in service since August 15 but had performed erratically on at least one occasion prior to the fatal flight, according to customers.
The company is one of Boeing’s biggest clients, forking out $22 billion in 2011 for 201 737 MAX 8 planes.
Lion Air Managing Director Daniel Putut was scheduled to meet with Boeing representatives following an inspection of the company’s 10 remaining MAX 8s earlier on Wednesday.
“Of course there are lots of things we will ask them, we all have question marks here, why? What’s the matter with this new plane?” Mr Putut told AP.
In the immediate wake of the crash, aviators were quick to point the blame at Indonesia, which has a terrible aviation safety record.
Just 10 months ago, pilot fatigue and flight-crew errors caused a near midair collision between another Lion Air flight and a Batik Air jetliner near Surabaya.
Data from Flightradar24 shows flight JT610 struggled from the moment it left Jakarta airport at 6.20am, climbing and falling erratically before plunging 1480 metres in just 21 seconds.
It has since emerged that Lion Air flight JT610 experienced similar issues during a flight from Jakarta to Bali less than 24 hours before its fatal flight on Monday, raising the possibility of mechanical failure.
Passengers on the Sunday flight say soon after take off, the aircraft began climbing and dropping like a rollercoaster, causing people to vomit and panic. They also took to social media to complain about issues with the airconditioning and cabin lighting.
Aviation specialist Philip Butterworth-Hayes said it was unusual for an aircraft to experience altitude difficulties during take off, which was typically controlled by the plane’s automatic systems.
“This doesn’t fit an automatic flight profile,” he told CNN.
“Unless, the aircraft was trying to correct itself at the time for a number of reasons.”
Mr Butterworth-Hayes said the Flightradar 24 data showed “an unusually unstable vertical flight profile.
“Exactly at the same time as the speed increased there was an altitude dip, which meant that at that point there was quite some loss of control.”
Former US National Transportation Safety Board air crash investigator Peter Goelz said the data clearly showed issues with both the speed and altitude of the plane.
“There is something obviously wrong in both the air speed and the altitude which would point to the flight control systems,” he said. “These are fly-by-wire systems — highly automated — and pilots may not be able to troubleshoot failures in a timely manner.”
Mr Boucousis said he had heard “many rumours and theories” about what may have caused the crash but said the truth could not be known until the plane’s black boxes — the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and the flight data recorder (FDR) — were recovered.
“It’s unlikely to be an MH370 type situation because the plane went down in about 30m of water so hopefully the CVR and the FDR can be retrieved and we can find out what happened in those 13 minutes between taking off and crashing into the ocean.”
On Wednesday afternoon Indonesian authorities announced the possible discovery of the plane’s fuselage in the waters of Tanjung Karawang, 15 nautical miles from the area where the it lost contact.
Hopes were dashed however when it turned out to be a large piece of debris.
Boeing said it was ready to provide technical assistance to investigators but directed all inquiries to Indonesian authorities.
“The Boeing Company is deeply saddened by the loss of Flight JT 610. We express our concern for those on board and extend heartfelt sympathies to their families and loved ones,” it said in a statement.
“Boeing stands ready to provide technical assistance to the accident investigation.”
Virgin Australia said it would monitor developments ahead of the scheduled arrival of its first 737 MAX 8s in November next year.
“We will continue to monitor the outcome of the Lion Air incident and should any recommendations come out of that investigation, Virgin Australia would be fully compliant with implementing these recommendations,” it said in a statement.


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The Bethlehem Area School District ended the fiscal year with an estimated $8 million surplus.
The findings have not yet been confirmed by the annual audit but business manager Stacy M. Gober shared the preliminary figures to the school board Monday night. Bethlehem ended 2010-11 with $15.6 million in savings, reversing years of deficit spending and finally reaching the threshold recommended by financial advisers.
The surplus is a result of underspending the budget, a mild winter and one-time cash infusions, Gober said. The administration plans to transfer the money into the district's beleaguered capital reserve account.
Officials suggested $4 million could be used to fund up-front costs of a new Nitschmann Middle School. The money could also be used to help stabilize the upcoming pension cost spike and for the district's self-insurance fund, Gober said.
School Director Bill Burkhardt said while he wants to congratulate the administration, the $8 million surplus alarms him in light of deep cuts into programs and staffing while still hiking taxes, he said.
"I hope we didn't cut things out of this year's budget that we shouldn't have," Burkhardt said.
Board President Michael Faccinetto countered that it was a responsible budget that was managed properly. Every column of the budget was underspent, he said.
"That's not something that's happened in a long time in this school district," he said.
The district's 2011-12 budget held a $1.6 million budgetary reserve and the mild winter meant savings of more than $2 million on snow removal and utility costs, Gober said. Bethlehem refunded three bonds netting savings and also reduced its interest rate swap management fee costs by $1.2 million, she said.
The district also underspent the budget and saw some savings on salary and benefits due to employees leaving, Gober said.
The city sent $1.4 million in 2010-11 earned income taxes that the district was owed.
The district also took in $1.1 million more in delinquent taxes than budgeted. The board hired Portnoff Law Associates in May 2011 to bring in more late taxes. Bethlehem received $385,000 from the sale of the Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School annex, which funded renovations of the district stadium.
Director Gene McKeon cautioned Burkhardt many of the cash infusions are one time opportunities that can't be relied on year in and year out.
Director Irene Follweiler said she hoped the board was remaining cognizant of the bigger picture and the district's large outstanding debt obligations.
Burkhardt countered that financing debt over 30-years to build new schools is expected. Few governments have that much cash on hand. He worries about general operating expenses, such as funding full day kindergarten, that went unfunded, he said.


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The Country Fire Authority has tentatively set down Thursday March 14 as the date of its planned fuel reduction burn at Dimboola's rail yards.
The burn will take place between 10am and 6pm, though District 17 operations officer Lindsay Barry said it could be moved to Friday if weather conditions were not ideal.
"The primary purpose of this planned burn is to provide a strategic break for Dimboola in the event of a fire," Mr Barry said.
"This annual strategic burn will also aid in the removal of native fairy grass that has built up due to the early summer rains."
No road closures are planned, though the CFA will be door knocking residents over the next few days.
Mr Barry urged people with athsma to stay indoors, reduce their exercise and follow their plans while the burn took place.
Burning permits available
Tuesday also marks the first day of the Fire Danger Period during which farmers can apply for permits to burn stubble.
Craig Brittain, operations manager at District 17, said many farmers and landholders would be beginning their burning program ahead of sowing this year's crop.
"Permits to burn will be available from Horsham Rural City, West Wimmera, Hindmarsh and Yarriambiack shire council offices," Mr Brittain said.
"Landholders are encouraged to apply early, and that way there will be no delays in receiving permits when conditions are right to burn."
Mr Brittain also urged landowners to alert Vic Fire on 1800 668 51 when they were about to undertake burns.


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Built in 2012 on the site of the original Pleasure Pier, a historic landmark and entertainment destination in the early 20th century, the current pier in Galveston blends nostalgia with modern rides and attractions.
One of the main highlights of the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier is its collection of thrilling rides – more than 15 of them!
The pier also offers entertainment and games, such as midway games, arcade games, and live performances.
Top Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier Tickets
Table of contents
- What to expect
- Where to book tickets
- How do online tickets work
- Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier Ticket price
- Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier: All Day Ride Pass
- How to reach
- Best time to visit
- How long does the tour take
- Map of Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
- FAQs about Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
What to expect
Visitors can enjoy roller coasters, including Iron Shark, a steel roller coaster that offers stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico.
There are also family-friendly rides like the Pirate’s Plunge, Ferris wheel, and carousel.
For those seeking a more extreme experience, there are adrenaline-pumping attractions such as the Texas Star Flyer, a swing ride that takes you high above the pier.
In addition to the rides, the Pleasure Pier features a variety of dining options, including restaurants, snack bars, and sweet shops.
Visitors can indulge in classic amusement park fare like cotton candy, funnel cakes, and hot dogs or enjoy a sit-down meal with beautiful waterfront views.
There is something for everyone to enjoy, from strolling along the pier, taking in the ocean views, to participating in fun-filled activities.
Where to book tickets
Book your tickets to the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier online or at the attraction.
Online ticket prices tend to be cheaper than tickets at the venue.
When you buy online, you can avoid the long queues at the attraction’s ticket counters.
Because some attractions sell a limited number of tickets, booking early helps avoid last-minute disappointment.
How do online tickets work
Visit the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier ticket booking page, and select your preferred visit date and number of tickets.
Immediately after purchase, your tickets get emailed to you.
Since it is not a timed ticket, you can visit the attraction at your convenience if you give yourself enough time to enjoy the experience.
You don’t need to take printouts – show the tickets on your smartphone and walk in.
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier Ticket price
The Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier Houston tickets cost US$31 for all visitors over a height of 48 inches (4 feet).
Children below the height of 48 inches (4 feet) enjoy a discount of US$6 and pay only US$25.
Infants up to the age of two years can enjoy the pier for free, but they still need to wear a wristband.
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier: All Day Ride Pass
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier offers wheelchair accessibility and accepts smartphone tickets for instant entry.
The admission includes access to all 17 amusement rides.
The two-level carousel, the 200-foot Texas Star Flyer swing, and the LED Galaxy Ferris wheel are the highlights of this pier.
Located over the water, the Pleasure Pier offers a unique experience with thrilling rides and beautiful views of the Gulf of Mexico.
Visitors can enjoy a full day of family-oriented attractions, including roller coasters, carousels, swings, and carnival games.
Dining is not included in the tour.
Don’t forget to check height restrictions and remember not to leave the Pier with alcohol or feed the seagulls.
Adult Ticket (48+ inches): US$31
Child Ticket (Up to 48 inches): US$25
Infant Ticket (up to 2 years): Free
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How to reach
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier is located along the Galveston Seawall, offering stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico.
The pier is a prominent landmark in Galveston, easily accessible from various parts of the city.
Address: Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, 2501 Seawall Blvd., Galveston Island,, TX 77550. Get Directions.
You can use public or private transport to reach the attraction.
Take the THRU bus and get off at Galveston Amtrak Bus Stop.
From there, it is a 5-minute drive to the pier.
If you are driving, you can reach the Pleasure Pier by taking I-45 South towards Galveston.
You can park your car at the nearby parking lots.
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier is open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm to 9 pm.
The attraction is closed for the rest of the week.
However, the opening and closing hours vary depending on the season and specific dates. Check the ticket booking page for the latest information on this.
Best time to visit
The best time to visit Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier is on weekdays during the off-peak season or early or late hours.
Weekdays tend to have fewer crowds, while the off-peak season, excluding summer and major holidays, offers a more relaxed experience.
Arriving early or visiting in the evening can also help avoid larger crowds.
Checking the weather forecast is advisable, as milder temperatures can enhance the enjoyment of outdoor attractions.
How long does the tour take
The Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier tour takes approximately 4-5 hours if you want to explore the pier, go on multiple rides, and enjoy the various entertainment options available.
You can also spend a full day at the park, experiencing all the attractions and taking breaks for meals or rest.
We advise you to keep aside at least a day to explore the amusement park.
Map of Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
A map is beneficial for the tour of Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier.
It helps navigate the large amusement park, locate specific rides and attractions, find amenities such as restrooms and dining areas, and identify height restrictions for certain rides.
Click here to download the map!
FAQs about Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Here are some frequently asked questions about Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier.
Guests must wear appropriate clothing at all times. Shirts, shorts/pants, and shoes are required. Swimsuits are allowed but must be worn with proper shorts and cover-up attire.
Shoes with wheels are not allowed on the pier. Proper shoes must be worn while enjoying the rides and attractions.
Yes, some rides have age or height restrictions for safety purposes. Please check the specific ride requirements before queuing.
Outside food and drinks are not permitted on the pier. However, there are dining options available for guests to enjoy.
Yes, dining establishments offer vegetarian and/or vegan food choices. Please check with the individual restaurants for specific menu options.
Reservations may be available at select restaurants. It is recommended to check with the restaurant directly for reservation policies.
With the exception of service animals, pets are not allowed on the pier for the safety and comfort of all guests.
Yes, parking facilities are available near the pier. Fees may apply, and availability may vary depending on the time of year.
Wheelchairs and strollers may be available for rent. Contact the pier or check their website for information on accessibility services.
In the case of inclement weather, some rides and attractions may temporarily close for safety reasons.
The following items are not permitted on the Pier:
– hard and soft coolers
– bottled water
– glass containers
– food (such as sandwiches, meals, snacks, etc.)
– off-premise alcohol
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We’re still celebrating 20 years of business.
Part of the celebration is supporting the community. Every January and February we sell little hearts to bring awareness to Congenital Heart Defects America’s Number #1 Birth defect. This year Denni, the staff of Glam and the guests of Glam raised $1000 for the Children’s Heart Foundation. Denni and Team Nic achieved at total of $1500 to help families with children who have heart defects and part of the donations go to Adults with ACHD.
For the last 3 years, every June, Denni and her son Nic “the warrior” walk the Delaware Valley Congenital Heart Walk. Teams from all over the Delaware Valley Raised over $106,000. All done without advertising. Team Nic is growing. “I am so blessed with our guests who supported us and the team that walked with us. “, says Denni. “Our goal next year is to raise $2500 and bring an awareness about congenital heart defects”.


Uncle Ed: Vain as a peacock, cool as a cucumber
He was a bright, witty and dapper man who did his best to look as young as he could for as long as he could.
My five cents...
As I write this column, our country is preparing to observe Memorial Day, a day we remember the military men and women who gave their lives serving our nation.
The President’s next act
How can it be that with Washington simmering in scandals, with Republicans (not to mention talk-show hosts) using the "I" word (impeachment) with abandon, with calls to bring back Ken Starr (of Bill Clinton/Monica Lewinsky fame), President Obama's job approval rating is holding steady at around 50 percent, thank you very much?
Snooping threat to the free press
In “All the President’s Men,” reporter Bob Woodward conducts late-night meetings with a source in a parking garage.
Life lessons from a trial lawyer
“I need a hero. I'm holding out for a hero ’til the end of the night.
He’s gotta be strong
And he’s gotta be fast
And he’s gotta be fresh from the fight”
— Jim Steinman
Seizure of AP phone records an insult to independent press
Distrust of government secrecy has been elevated to an exceptional level with the disclosure the Justice Department covertly examined two months of Associated Press phone records to determine who leaked details to the AP about a foiled terrorist plot.
We've become our own worst enemies
The past couple months have been marked by a seeming unprecedented number of man-made tragedies, as distinct from those caused by violent outbursts of the natural world, such as earthquakes, hurricanes and tsunamis.
Obama out to pass the blame once again
One big reason President Obama has had such a tough week is that, for once, nobody – not even members of his own party and his usually adoring press corps – is going to buy his standard line that anything wrong is due to “the mess I inherited.”
Not returning calls is bad business
News out of Pinehurst Tuesday morning was alarming concerning a Beaumont business local city leaders are trying to contact over the phone.
Flashbacks revive memories of a tragedy
I remember the day like it was yesterday – Dec. 15, 1967, a few minutes before 5 p.m. in Ironton, Ohio.
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Adware companies are now notorious for being plagued with accusations related to spyware. Advertisers and publishers alike have taken legal action over trespassing and trademark infringements, and consumers have been at near riot level with their frustration over unexpected ad intrusions. The noise has gotten so loud that the Congress has now jumped into the ring in the form of an upcoming Spyware Bill.
While all this drama sounds like impending doom to some, I believe that this kind of legal wrangling will bring much needed rules and regulations to the adware industry. Unfortunately, it will also present a whole new set of challenges to the industry, ones that are likely to truly test the real business acumen of the adware community as a whole.
One of the most evil words that can be spoken in the halls of adware companies is ATTRITION. This is the rate at which users, or spyware removal programs, uninstall a particular adware program from their computers. Most adware companies experience a high double-digit level of user attrition each month due to the aggressive work of spyware removal programs, Microsoft alerts, and consumer backlash. As a result, there is an insatiable hunger for new users to fill in the lost user gap.
If passed, the new Spyware Bill before Congress will put serious restrictions on adware companies regarding how a user can be created–and will affect, too, the ease with which they can be uninstalled. Today, the boundaries are only limited by the imagination, but if these new rules are put in place it will become extremely challenging for companies to create users and satisfy that insatiable appetite for them, at a satisfactory cost.
Obviously, consumers are willing to accept adware if there is a real value provided in return. Many companies are attempting to provide this user value by offering free software and other incentives—in fact, a select few have really focused on the consumer and worked hard to be the good guys (Hotbar stands out in my mind as one of these). And yet these companies have had to suffer an unfair blackeye as a result of this whole drama. Meanwhile, other companies have made nearly no effort to improve their client relations; to date, their efforts have been limited by lack of necessity (that is, no one’s been standing over their shoulder, forcing them to do it). But as the rules evolve so will their level of urgency to change.
The adware companies are about to engage in the fight for their lives as they are forced search for inventive ways to benefit consumers in return for the installation of adware. This could be a great thing for consumers, even reminiscent of the 1999 “Everything FREE” period. (Though, based on Claria’s defined lifetime user value, there’s not a whole lot of value to offer each consumer for the effort.)
Still, it will be interesting to watch who will bring the most interesting products and services to the table, and how they will convince consumers to install, retain and enjoy their product long enough to allow their company to grow. The fight is on, and if the adware industry can’t crack the consumer value code sooner rather than later, you can bet that all these companies will attrition themselves into irrelevance in the blink of an eye.


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I Am Big Bird focuses just as much on Caroll Spinney, as it does Big Bird’s place in the illustrious history of Sesame Street.
Director: Dave LaMattina & Chad N. Walker
Writer: Dave LaMattina
Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Characters & Story
For decades Caroll Spinney has played Big Bird and was the one who handled Oscar the Grouch. Two characters who, as the various participants of the documentary will iterate, present two sides to Mr. Spinney. Big Bird represents the internal child, the being in Mr. Spinney which is forever amused and excited about the possibility of life. Then there is Oscar. Someone whose voice, we learn, may have been inspired by a cab driver, but seems to represent the dark side of Mr. Spinney. Whether it be his personal dark side, or what remains of his father.
But, as much as the film touches on Mr. Spinney’s personal life, largely it is about his characters and Sesame Street as a whole. For whether it is about the rise of Big Bird’s popularity, or the plateau or Mr. Spinney’s relationship with the rest of the Jim Henson Company, or Mr. Henson himself, it seems everything leads back to the idea that Mr. Spinney is part of something grander. Thus leaving the feeling that, alongside the Elmo documentary, this is but one of many specials to highlight the important people who animate some of the most iconic characters to come from the series.
To me, I Am Big Bird makes a strong case for why documentaries may always trump biopics. For while it could have been interesting to watch someone play Spinney and go through his slightly rough childhood, his first marriage, and the issues which come from being away from your children, it doesn’t compare to people who were there speaking, either live or through archival footage, about the man, his life, and the impact of his work. Though what this film benefits from the most is that it pretty much has the majority of those who have been there since the beginning speaking on Spinney, both professionally and personally.
An example, when it comes to Spinney’s life there isn’t a huge amount of controversy or drama. However, he has had issues with his father, which his wife helps elaborate on; he has had issues with a director, which many comment on; and then comes the question of him getting older and the possibility of retiring. Thus giving you commentary from both his family, friends, and co-workers about his life from childhood to when the documentary ends. Making it truly feel like hardly any stone is left unturned.
Being that Spinney’s characters are iconic, but he himself has had a rather tame life, the documentary can at times seem a bit boring. However, as noted, with the movie expanding things past Spinney and his characters, it tries to compensate. Though, with the need to compensate for his mundane life, it did sometimes make things seem more about Sesame Street than Spinney.
Overall: Worth Seeing
Ultimately, I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story is definitely worth watching if you are interested in the man behind the characters and wish to remove some of the mystique. And while Spinney’s story isn’t necessarily a rag to riches story, at the same time it does instill the idea that faith, and finding good people, can lead to some of the happiness moments in your life. Then, if you are lucky, sometimes you’ll find a way to make many others as happy as you are too.
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PGA Tour: Hudson Swafford wins The American Express; Ireland's Seamus Power struggles to closing 74
Swafford secures invite to The Masters with second victory at The American Express, having won his maiden PGA Tour title at the same event in 2017; Power finishes in tied-14th alongside world No 1 Jon Rahm in California
By Sky Sports Golf
Last Updated: 24/01/22 11:21am
Hudson Swafford produced a strong finish to win The American Express for a second time, as Ireland’s Seamus Power saw his hopes fade on the final day in California.
Swafford mixed an eagle and eight birdies with two bogeys to card an eventful final-round 64 on the Stadium Course at PGA West, seeing him finish on 23 under and two ahead of compatriot Tom Hoge.
Brian Harman shared third place with Lanto Griffin and Lee Hodges, while Francesco Molinari's bogey on the last meant the Italian had to settle for a closing 68 and a tie for sixth.
Power began the day just two off the lead but double-bogeyed the opening hole and carded a closing 74 to slip into an eight-way tie for 14th, leaving him in a group including world No 1 Jon Rahm.
Swafford's dramatic final day
Swafford began the day three shots off the lead and fell further behind with a bogey on the first, but bounced back to birdie the second, fifth, sixth and eighth to remain in contention.
The 34-year-old then started the back nine with a hat-trick of birdies and followed a bogey on the 13th with another birdie on the next to lead by two, only to drop another shot on the 15th.
With Harman making a birdie on the 18th and former Open champion Molinari doing likewise on the 16th there was suddenly a three-way tie for the lead, only for Swafford to hit a superb approach to the par-five 16th to set up an eagle from eight feet.
A birdie on the 17th effectively sealed the win and Swafford made his only par of the back nine on the 18th, securing a third PGA Tour victory and first since the 2020 Corales Puntacana Club and Resort Championship.
"This was definitely a special one," Swafford said. "A third win, and about a month ago my father passed away and his birthday was this week, so I know he was following and watching and to get it done, it was awesome."
Victory lifts Swafford from outside the world's top 150 to 61st in the latest standings and also earns him an invite to The Masters, live this April on Sky Sports' dedicated Masters channel.