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By Amanda Khodabash on November 19, 2020
Simultaneous with the nationwide battle against the Coronavirus pandemic, the widespread marches and riots against racial oppression, and the heated campaigning for an upcoming presidential election, California is facing an unprecedented wildfire season that won't seem to end. Since the beginning of the year, there have been over 8,100 wildfires that have burned 3.7 million acres in California. Five of the state's top six largest fires have occurred in 2020, including the largest known as the August Complex fire. So far, 26 people have been killed and 7,000 structures have been destroyed. The debate over what caused these California wildfires has become a highly politicized and polarizing issue, with two very different reasonings explaining what caused them: climate change or forest mismanagement.
Most Democrats, including California's Governor Gavin Newsom, have adamantly argued that this unparalleled fire season is a result of climate change. Research from the EPA reveals that higher temperatures in our climate are a direct result of increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. These drier climate conditions increase the severity and frequency of wildfires and lead to permanent changes in California's landscape and industry. As the climate becomes drier and hotter, desert terrains grow throughout the state and risk of severe wildfire grows. Subsequently, industry is impacted as we see a decrease in the supply of crops due to burnt land and the destruction of many plant and animal ecosystems. Wildfires also reduce the air quality, which can lead to chest pains, respiratory problems, and heart problems for exposed populations. Governor Newsom has been very outspoken about how climate change has directly impacted California. On September 8, he tweeted "California fires in 2019: – 4,927 fires – 118k acres burned. California fires in 2020 (so far): – 7,606 fires- 2.3 million acres burned. CLIMATE. CHANGE. IS. REAL." Newsom isn't alone in believing in the detrimental effects of climate change. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti also commented on the correlation between climate change and California's wildfires, telling CNN "It's been very clear that years of drought, as we're seeing, whether it's too much water and too much rain in parts of our country right now, or too little. This is climate change and this is an administration that's put its head in the sand." Most adults in America also believe in the dangerous effects of climate change. According to an October 2019 survey, two-thirds of U.S. adults believe the federal government is doing too little to reduce the effects of global climate change and 64 percent believe that protecting the environment should be a priority for the president and Congress. Newsom, like Mayor Garcetti and many American adults, recognizes the direct impact of climate change in California's growing wildfire season.
However, not everyone is embracing the idea that climate change is to blame for California's unprecedented wildfire season. In fact, President Trump fully denies the very existence of climate change. In 2012, Trump tweeted, "The concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese in order to make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive." Today, he also denies that there is any correlation between the California fires and climate change. Instead, he claims the fires were a result of forest mismanagement. During an interview with radio host Mark Levin, the president directly addressed Governor Newsom and his pro-climate change beliefs: "Honestly, he's been very nice with words which is good. But I said you've got to manage this. It's a management thing. He said, 'no, it's global warming.' I said, 'when the leaves build up and you have a floor of leaves and the trees fall down and you don't remove them because the environmentalists don't want you to touch the tree, within 18 months that tree becomes like a matchstick.'" The president also continued to point out that California trees are not more explosive than trees in other countries. Thus, Trump believes that California wildfires are caused by lack of state action and denies that climate change has had any effect.
The polarizing opinions on wildfire management presented by Governor Newsom and President Trump have created a highly public debate over the issue. On September 14, Governor Newsom attended President Trump's briefing on the California wildfires, and their different ideologies caused striking tension in the room. While President Trump briefed the country on California's hardship, California officials responded by calling out the lacking national response to climate change. Wade Crowfoot, California's Secretary for Natural Resources stated, "We've had temperatures explode this summer…We want to work with you to really recognize the changing climate and what it means to our forests and actually work together with that science. That science is going to be key because if we ignore that science and sort of put our head in the sand and think it's all about vegetation management, we're not going to succeed in protecting Californians." However, as usual, the president denied the claim that climate change is real, asserting that "It'll start getting cooler. You just — you just watch." Since this meeting, three new fires have emerged in California: the Glass Fire, the Zogg Fire, and the Lambert Fire. It is clearly not getting cooler.
So who is right? What is actually causing California's wildfire season? While there is truth to Trump's claim that forest mismanagement can increase the risk of fires, it is naïve to think that this can account for the unprecedented degree of wildfires in California. Forest management, in conjunction with the exacerbated conditions under climate change, are to blame for today's California fires. Additionally, if forest mismanagement is solely to blame for the scorching California fires, then it is important to note that the federal government owns nearly 58 percent of the 33 million acres of forest in California. The state only owns 3 percent while the rest of the land is owned by private individuals and companies or Native Americans. Thus, federal agencies are responsible for the maintenance of federally-owned land where fires are taking place, making Trump's criticisms about California seem crudely misplaced. With regard to Trump's comment that the trees in California aren't different from the trees in other countries, it should be acknowledged that different countries have different types of vegetation and land use which can affect the likelihood of wildfires as well. Australia, which also battled unprecedented fires this year, has an extensive forest management and "hazard reduction burning" systems in place to avoid wildfires, and these measures were still not enough to battle the consequences of climate change. This makes it clear that the debate over climate change is no longer a theoretical argument. By looking at California's wildfires, we can clearly see the repercussions of not taking measures to protect the environment.
Since there are these two very different reasonings for California's fires- climate change and forest mismanagement- what can be done to prevent fires in the future? Although Governor Newsom has faced criticism for being a climate tweeter instead of a climate leader, he recently issued an executive order to combat climate change directly. The executive order requires sales of all new cars to be zero-emission by 2035. Since the transportation sector is responsible for more than half of all of California's carbon pollution, 80 percent of smog-forming pollution and 95 percent of toxic diesel emissions, this executive order can prove to be effective in slowing down climate change. By issuing policy to help curb climate change, Newsom is taking action to prevent the trend of unprecedented fire seasons in the future. President Trump also approved a major disaster declaration for California which included fire management assistant grants to help combat the fires. This can include temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
Notice the stark difference in their public policy resolutions to wildfires. Trump's policy is reactive, while Newsom's is preventative. Since Trump doesn't believe in climate change, all his policies will be an attempt to minimize the repercussions of a problem that has already emerged. Even if greater forest management is enforced, science has shown that no amount of forest management policies will stop a new generation of wildfires. So, as climate change continues to cause devastating consequences, Trump will continue to deny its presence and use public policy to mitigate its destructive ramifications. On the other hand, Newsom, in acknowledging climate change, is taking preventative measures to diminish further human contribution to climate change. This, in turn, will hopefully be enough to lessen the negative effects of climate change, including large and unprecedented wildfire seasons.
In order to truly combat California's wildfires, the federal government needs to address the validity of climate change. Southern California has warmed about 3 degrees (F) in the last century, and climate change is only getting worse. This leads to more outstanding problems that arise as a result of climate change; California wildfires are just the beginning. Therefore, the government should not be thinking of short-term repairs to California fires, but long term solutions to prevent the effects of climate change from worsening.
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Measuring metabolic activity and response of biofilm to different conditions or compounds is of general interest but is also expected to help in developing new antibiofilm compounds and potentially new treatments. Current culture-based and microscopic methods although of much use have several drawbacks. Isothermal calorimetry can be useful in this context by allowing measurements of the metabolic activity of biofilm grown and maintained on solid medium. Biofilms prepared on membranes were placed in calorimetry vials containing solid medium. Sealed vials were introduced in an isothermal calorimeter, and the rate of metabolic heat production was monitored over time. We chose mycobacteria as an example for this paper as working with mycobacterial biofilms is notoriously difficult.
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Posted by Offa Rex under Law, Personal Liberty, Terrorism
Only the guilty need fear the law, right?
Tamera Jo Freeman was on a Frontier Airlines flight to Denver in 2007 when her two children began to quarrel over the window shade and then spilled a Bloody Mary into her lap.
She spanked each of them on the thigh with three swats. It was a small incident, but one that in the heightened anxiety after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks would eventually have enormous ramifications for Freeman and her children.
A flight attendant confronted Freeman, who responded by hurling a few profanities and throwing what remained of a can of tomato juice on the floor.
The incident aboard the Frontier flight ultimately led to Freeman's arrest and conviction for a federal felony defined as an act of terrorism under the Patriot Act . . . .
After three months in jail, Freeman agreed to plead guilty in exchange for being released on probation. A court-appointed attorney told her that a plea deal would be the fastest way to see her children, who had been taken back to Hawaii and put into foster care.
Her probation required her to stay in Oklahoma City, where she grew up, and prohibited her from flying. Meanwhile, legal proceedings in Hawaii have begun to allow the children's foster parents to adopt them.
Freeman has been denied permission to attend custody hearings in Maui over the last six months, court records show.
"I have cried. I have cried for my children every day," Freeman said. "I feel the system is failing me."
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Just one correction: She couldn't have been convicted of a violation of the Patriot Act because she eventually agreed to plead guilty. There would be no opportunity to plead guilty if she had already been convicted. What the story should have read is that she was charged with a terrorist act.
Having said that, even those who believed that the Patriot Act was necessary must now be able to see that even the most necessary tool can (and will) be used by government busybodies to enforce their view of society on the rest of us. That's why we need to keep their quiver of tools at a bare minimum.
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Brandon Wade January 16, 2015
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THE BROKEN YOKE
Analysis by Marcus Felde
have seen a great light;
those who lived in a land of deep darkness —
on them light has shined.
3You have multiplied the nation,
you have increased its joy;
they rejoice before you
as with joy at the harvest,
as people exult when dividing plunder.
4For the yoke of their burden,
and the bar across their shoulders,
the rod of their oppressor,
YOU HAVE BROKEN as on the day of Midian.
5For all the boots of the tramping warriors
and all the garments rolled in blood
shall be burned as fuel for the fire.
6FOR A CHILD HAS BEEN BORN for us,
a son given to us;
authority rests upon his shoulders;
and he is named
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7His authority shall grow continually,
and there shall be endless peace
for the throne of David and his kingdom.
He will establish and uphold it
with justice and with righteousness
from this time onward and forevermore.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.By your leave, I will employ a word play. In Latin, since then it rhymes and sounds truer. "In re" means "in fact." "In spe" means "in hope." The facts of our human situation are dire indeed. The hope which trumps those facts is glorious indeed. Stretched between those two strong truths, affirmed respectively by God's law and the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, is the helpless little baby who would grow up to save the world.
Our hope is stronger than any amount of "facts on the ground," and will prevail.
"Some say the world will end in fire, some say in ice," pundited Robert Frost.
I say "Bunk, Robert." The world is being saved from both fire and ice, by the power in the tiny hands of one who was just born, who will use those hands to bless and bless, whose hands will be nailed to a cross, and who will ultimately display those tortured but resurrected hands to all of us and invite us to join Thomas's John 20 confession: "My Lord and my God."
All this, from a baby being born? Yes, and amen.
DIAGNOSIS: The Crushing Yoke ("In Re"—in fact)
Step 1: Initial Diagnosis (External Problem) : Bad People
Isaiah, addressing a downed people, does not dial up "The Innocence Project." He is not out to prove that they were put in prison through a mix-up. The people who here are receiving a wonderful message of eventual release knew their faults, and their sins were ever before them.
Step 2: Advanced Diagnosis (Internal Problem) : An Unruled People
We have to back-translate from the good news what the bad news was. The crime of these people boiled down to their having abandoned the God who would be their Lord. For each time Isaiah pounds in the positive ("Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace") we have to imagine that these people did not listen to the counsel of the Lord; thought God was too weak to suit them; acted like they belonged to another father; and let a different authority define and defend their peace. Their folly vis-à-vis God is what got them in trouble. Bad hearts!
Step 3: Final Diagnosis (Eternal Problem) : Done!
That their doom was complete, until now, is expressed in vivid imagery. They wore a yoke, and their enemies beat them with rods. They were a defeated, bloody army. They had no hope. They had, as a people, been "killed." Curtains.
PROGNOSIS: The Cracking Yoke ("In Spe"—in hope)
Step 4: Initial Prognosis (Eternal Solution) : Dawn!
"The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness—on them light has shined." "From this time [this dawn] on and forevermore," the future stretches as far as can be imagined, under the aegis of a new ruler! The fulcral moment is when you hear the crack of the timber yoke. The snap of the rod breaking. No more bondage and death.
"The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this." ("God is excited to make this happen!") And how? Through the one who is the Word, who fulfills this prophecy.
Step 5: Advanced Prognosis (Internal Solution) : Ruled People
The exulting people come under the One whom to fear is to fear nothing else. Through faith in Jesus we have a Lord who matches the description in this prophecy, and commands the vision of the people of the world in an unprecedented fashion.
Step 6: Final Prognosis (External Solution) : Peacefull People
As the authority of this One expands (v. 7), the people who love him accomplish his will, employing the justice and embodying the righteousness which will make this ruler ever more attractive to the world of those who are still in darkness. Time and space belong to this Lord, and his rule will expand to fill both, to the accompaniment of the sounds of happy people, happy the way people are happy when their greatest, most crushing burden is suddenly lifted off their shoulders and they can see blue sky and breathe free.
The answer to the riddle "How do you break an unbreakable yoke?" is "Give it to a child. This child."


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Copper Mountain Completes Acquisition of Altona Mining Limited
Copper Mountain Mining Corporation (TSX: CMMC, ASX: C6C) ("Copper Mountain" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the closing of its acquisition of Altona Mining Limited ("Altona"). As part of the acquisition, the Company issued 0.0974 of a Copper Mountain share for each Altona ordinary share, resulting in a total of 53,538,984 Copper Mountain common shares being issued, of which 44,368,605 will trade as CHESS Depository Instruments on the Australian Stock Exchange under the symbol C6C.
As a result of the acquisition, Copper Mountain has now added to the Copper Mountain Group 100% of Altona's assets which include $30 million in cash, a permitted development project in Queensland, Australia and a large mineral land tenure position in a highly prospective area in Queensland, Australia, a mining friendly jurisdiction.
In conjunction with this transaction, the Company has added Alistair Cowden to the Board of Directors.
Alistair Cowden has an honours degree in Geology from Edinburgh University and a PhD in Geology from the University of London. Alistair has spent more than 35 years as a mining executive, director and geologist in the mining industry in Australia, Africa, Asia and Europe. He has founded eight public companies including Altona Mining, of which Alistair was Managing Director, which owned the Eva Copper project prior to its acquisition by Copper Mountain. He has been part of the discovery, financing and development of many mines including the Kanowna Belle and Sunrise Dam gold mines in Western Australia, the Hartley Platinum mine in Zimbabwe, the Kylylahti copper-gold mine in Finland, the Nimbus silver mine in Western Australia and Eva Copper in Queensland. Alistair has extensive experience across all aspects of the mining industry including mergers and acquisitions and financing. He is a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, The Australian Institute of Geoscientists and the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Alistair as Managing Director accepted the Diggers and Dealers Junior Explorer of the Year for Archaean Gold in 1995 and received the Queensland Explorer of the Year for Altona in 2012.
Jim O'Rourke, President & Chief Executive Officer of Copper Mountain, commented: "we welcome Alister to the Board. Alister and his team have done an outstanding job in assembling an exceptional mineral land package in a prolific mineral belt that we believe will provide long-term value to all shareholders."
Copper Mountain, Jim O'Rourke


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The easiest and best way to reach Cape Town is by flight. The Cape Town International Airport is served well by domestic as well as international flights. Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein and all major South African destinations.
There are trains from Cape Town to all over the country. There are daily services to Kimberley and Pretoria. There are also services to Durban, Bloemfontein and Pietmaritzburg.The Blue Train which is one of world's best luxury trains runs on a 27 hour long extremely scenic journey between Cape Town and Pretoria.


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What drives people to buy (or not buy) a certain car? TrueDelta's members share Audi allroad pros and cons based on their real-world driving experiences.
One of the best aspects of this car is the solid construction and feel. There is plenty of room all around, and the interior is well configured and constructed. Great on long drives. Looks and feels nice.
The main reason we bought this crossover was because of its quattro awd system and its overall versatility.
Large, wide-opening hatch, fold-down seats, low lift-in height translate to excellent cargo capacity.
I expected better performance from a twin-turbo V-6.
Carefully-designed, expensive-looking details, like the wheel arch moldings and the roof rails.
The usual Audi interior, small details such as both overhead and direct lighting for the vanity mirror, the solid feel of the various controls, the red LED nighttime overhead lighting of the center console, et al.
The Quattro full-time AWD is seamless, and the height adjustable suspension is amazing in snow country.


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If thou speakest not I will fill my heart with thy silence and endure it. I will keep still and wait like the night with starry vigil and its head bent low with patience.
Like my heart's pain that has long missed its meaning, the sun's rays robed in dark hide themselves under the ground.
Like my heart's pain at love's sudden touch, they change their veil at spring's call and come out in the carnival of colours, in flowers and leaves.
When my beggardly heart sits crouched, shut up in a corner, break open the door, my king, and come with the ceremony of a king.
Thou art the sky and thou art the nest as well.
O thou beautiful, there in the nest it is thy love that encloses the soul with colours and sounds and odours.
There comes the morning with the golden basket in her right hand bearing the wreath of beauty, silently to crown the earth.
And there comes the evening over the lonely meadows deserted by herds, through trackless paths, carrying cool draughts of peace in her golden pitcher from the western ocean of rest.
But there, where spreads the infinite sky for the soul to take her flight in, reigns the stainless white radiance. There is no day nor night, nor form nor colour, and never, never a word.
up to the skin of the heart.
a twig of the olive tree.
The Hilde Domin poems are translated from the original German by Burkhard Weber and Deborah Langstaff, and were enthusiastically approved by the author. However, there are strict rights on these poems, and they should not be further distributed or reproduced until the translators have permission from the publisher.
For more information on these poems, please contact Deborah Langstaff.


Inside the mine, a pul-e-saraat (salt bridge) leads into a figurine chamber. This pul (bridge) is a narrow walkway over 100 ft-deep salt water pool. Its unique feature is that the pool is crystal clear and you can see actually see rainbow patterns of light bouncing off salt crystals, at the bottom. It feels like you are walking on thin air. Then the chamber at the end of this rickety bridge has figurines carved in the salt rock surface. Some say it resembles Allama Iqbal and there is another one that looks like the Great Wall of China. Pakistan could make a fortune if they allow tourists to float on the high concentration brine pools—as this water doesn't let people drown—like the dead sea.
It's a cool 18 degrees Celsius year-round in the 17 stories high, 45 km tunnels. While its blazing hot outside, you can enjoy a cool springtime breeze inside.
The electric single gauge train that runs through the main tunnel is more than 150 years old—but works fine.
The low humidity, salt-laden air really does clear your lungs and you feel refreshed in the 2 hours tour through the mine.
Natural salt formations and geometrical patterns are awe-inspiring. It's a better idea to pay a tour guide Rs 1000 and he might take you to some of the least visited tombs. That's where is real beauty is.
Remnants of the British Raj like the Chief engineer's residence, offices, train station, Hindu temple, church and vintage train engine are still in a time capsule. It's like strolling through British Raj days with Dr. Warth (Chief miner) and Viceroy Mayo (Khewra mine was named after him) just around the corner.
Himalayan salt is actually Khewara salt with its 1% content of potassium, magnesium, and calcium—all essential minerals for humans. Khewara, by the way, is 500 Kms West of Himalayas. This salt color ranges from off-white to deep pink and is considered a delicacy in the western world. So the legend of Alexander's horses cured by this salt was true after all.
The British Colonials shot dead 12 protesting miners at the mouth of the mine in 1870s, while they were asking for better working conditions. The English wanted more production.
This mine was identified by Alexander in BC times, passed on to Moghul Akbar then to Gakhar-Rajas, further on to Ranjit-Hari Singh combine and finally to British Sarkar.
Three Hindu families (washerman trade) from the colonial times still live here in total isolation and poverty. One of them runs a souvenir shop.
Don't forget to take home a Khewra salt bedside lamp from the souvenir shop. It clears up the bedroom of dust and absorbs moisture. It's very good for people with asthma and mucus issues.
Go to Khewra if you want to see something different from the mundane—and don't complain about the filth.
I intend to visit the adjoining mines in future—that's where the real beauty lies.
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Do you prefer to go out into the open water? No sea is too high for an Enkcraft Statum. This fast sailing motor yacht is built in aluminium. The yacht is standard equipped with a stabilization system to increase the comfort at sea. An Enkcraft Statum is custom-built, so every Statum is unique. The execution and styling of this yacht with its upright windows in the wheelhouse gives a nod to superyacht design, for which the Netherlands is so well-known around the world. You can choose from sizes ranging from 18 up to 24 meters.
The aluminium hull is built from a digitally cut sheet. When designing the hull we have of course taken into account the good sailing characteristics, but also the value proposition of a Enkcraft Statum: a lot of comfort and as little maintenance as possible. There are plenty of possibilities when it comes to styling and layout, that's why we work with you to find the best solutions and options to suit your wishes. Both design and construction are carried out very professionally and thoughtfully.
The Enkcraft Statum is designed for comfortable sailing with family, but is also perfect for spending a pleasant day cruising with a large group of friend and/or relations. Different seating areas on deck provide opportunities to enjoy the sun or the shade. Whichever you and your guests prefer.
What typifies an Enkcraft Statum?
Gebroeders van Enkhuizen is also committed to the maintenance and servicing of existing yachts. Our shipyard will continue to provide support and service to keep your yacht in tip top condition, for many years to come. Therefore, you can look forward to many years of sailing pleasure with as little worry as possible. Ownership of a Enkcraft Statum is something you will be, and will remain proud of.
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FKC&S Welcomes New Attorney: Edward F. Kealy
Feldman, Kleidman, Coffey & Sappe LLP (FKC&S), a Fishkill, NY based law firm specializing in personal injury law and professional liability defense, announced the addition of Edward F. Kealy of Stormville, NY, to its award-winning legal team. Successfully trying cases at all levels of state and federal courts throughout the Hudson Valley and the Capital District for more than 33 years, FKC&S has been selected as a "Best Law Firm" by U.S. News & World Report for 11 years in row.
"We are pleased to welcome Ed to our growing legal team," said Jeffrey M. Feldman, founding partner of FKC&S. "Each of our seasoned defense attorneys bring a diverse range of experience and passion to the table and Ed is no exception."
Ed joins FKC&S from Catania, Mahon, Milligram & Rider, PLLC in Newburgh, NY, where he worked for more than four years and litigated defense matters from inception to resolution, including medical malpractice, general liability claims and municipal/school liability cases. Previously, he worked as a team lead, specializing in new client onboarding, for JP Morgan Investment Bank in New York City. Ed was admitted to practice law in New York State and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York in 2014 and in New Jersey in 2013.
While earning his Juris Doctorate degree at Pace University's School of Law, Ed served as a legal intern for ITT Corporation and Sony Electronics, where he assisted with research, contract review and other key steps in the litigation process. Originally from Stormville, NY, he attended the University of Delaware where he met his wife. There, Ed earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and history, with a concentration in journalism. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with his family, rooting for the Giants and Yankees and golfing.
About Feldman, Kleidman Coffey & Sappe LLP
For 33 years and counting, Feldman, Kleidman, Coffey & Sappe LLP has been dedicated to advocating for the legal rights of its clients. Based in Fishkill NY, its attorneys have successfully tried cases at all levels of state and federal courts throughout the Hudson Valley and Capital District. The firm specializes in the practice of personal injury law and professional liability defense. For more information call (845) 897-5199.


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The official languages of Malta are Maltese and English.
Maltese, a language of Semitic origin written in the Latin script, is the national language of Malta. Over the centuries, it has incorporated many words derived from English, Italian and French. Italian is also widely spoken.
Malti – The Maltese Language
The Maltese language is a source of fascination to both visitors and linguists. The Maltese speak a unique language, Malti, the only Semitic language written in Latin characters.
Through the ages, many foreign words, particularly English and Italian, have become part of the language. English, which is also an official language, is widely and fluently spoken and is the language of international business.
What is surprising is that the islanders managed to retain a unique language in face of so many others brought by various powers over the centuries. Maltese was largely only a spoken language until the latter half of the 19th century when its grammatical rules were defined and written down.
The earliest written evidence of Maltese is a ballad by Pietro Caxaro, (d.1485). The Knights attempted to script it as well. The survival of the language is perhaps testament to the resilience of the Maltese to remain a distinct people and culture. Malti is thought to derive from the language of the ancient Phoenicians who arrived in Malta in 750 B.C.
The influence of the Arabs who made the Islands home from the 9th to 13th centuries is clear in the Maltese language whose roots are closely akin to Arabic. Place names and numbers are the most obvious examples of Arabic influence on the language.
For non-native speakers trying to learn Malti, the most awkward sound is similar to the Arabic q – an almost silent, but difficult to master, glottal stop. If you are interested in learning Maltese, several language schools on the islands run courses in Maltese for non-native speakers.
The frequency of the supply is 220-240 volts.
The three-pin rectangular plug system is used, as in Britain.
Adapters are very easy to find.
In Malta and Gozo, driving is on the left. There are speed limits of 80 km/h on the open road and 50 km/h in built-up areas, unless otherwise indicated on relevant road signs.
If you intend to rent a car or drive in Malta, it is advisable to take out comprehensive insurance. National or international driving licences are accepted.
For more information please see the Malta Highway Code
For information about Visa applications please visit the website of the Maltese Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
Malta and Gozo have 14 annual Public Holidays. With the exception of Good Friday, the date of which varies from year to year, every other public holiday is celebrated on a fixed day of the year.
The dates are the following:
1st January – New Year's Day
10th February – Feast of St. Paul's Shipwreck
19th March – Feast of St. Joseph
31st March – Freedom Day
March / April (date changes) – Good Friday
1st May – Labour Day
7th June – Sette Giugno
29th June – Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (L-Imnarja)
15th August – Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady (Santa Marija)
8th September – Feast of Our Lady of Victories
21st September – Independence Day
8th December – Feast of the Immaculate Conception
13th December – Republic Day
25th December – Christmas Day
For more information, go to Annual Festivals & Traditions or consult our Events Calendar
Tap water is safe to drink throughout the Maltese Islands. Local and imported bottled mineral water is available from shops, supermarkets, restaurants and bars.
For more information on getting around in Malta, click here
For more information on where to stay in the Maltese Islands, click here


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How to recreate Kate Middleton's dreamy white bridal look at your wedding
by Nupur Sarvaiya
We take a look back at the breathtaking Alexander McQueen gown Kate Middleton wore when she wed Prince William in 2011, so you can recreate it for your fairytale wedding
In 2011, when Kate Middleton (now the Duchess of Cambridge) stepped out from a black Rolls Royce in front of Westminster Abbey to marry Prince William, she wowed followers with a wedding dress that would go down in history. For her special day, the then-bride wore a white gown created by English designer Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen—a heavily-guarded secret that was only revealed when the bride made her public appearance. Ethereal and romantic, the iconic bridal dress has stood the test of time. Noted for its design and symbolism, the bridal gown has inspired numerous wedding dresses—both in real life and on runways—and continues to do so to this day. Let's relive that MVP by taking a closer look at it.
This was our second most popular photograph from the wedding day: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with the bride's father Michael Middleton. © Press Association
A post shared by Kensington Palace (@kensingtonroyal) on Apr 29, 2016 at 4:06am PDT
Kate Middleton's white wedding gown featured 'something old', 'something new' and 'something blue'
According to an official statement, Kate Middleton wished to combine tradition and modernity "with the artistic vision that characterises Alexander McQueen's work." According to reports, Middleton and Burton worked closely together in finalising the dress' design. The result? A Victorian-inspired gown with a V-neck décolleté, lace appliquéd bodice and skirt made from hand-cut English lace and French Chantilly lace. The satin top borrowed from the tradition of corsetry from the early 19th century, making it the 'something old'. It narrowed at the waist and was slightly padded at the midsection. The bridal outfit was appliquéd with individual flowers including roses, thistle, daffodils and shamrocks, which were hand-cut from lace, before being hand-engineered onto the ivory silk tulle.
Thank you so much for all the lovely messages wishing The Duke and Duchess a happy sixth wedding anniversary. 📷PA.
The back of the wedding dress featured 58 buttons of gazar and organza, which were fastened by rouleau loops. The skirt, underskirt trim and bridal train (which measured 110 inches) also incorporated lace appliqué in a similar manner. The main body of the dress was made in ivory and white satin gazar, using fabrics which had been specially sourced by Sarah Burton. Her team sewed a blue ribbon inside the dress to serve as Middleton's 'something blue' on her wedding day.
Kate Middleton's 'something borrowed' was a tiara
Speaking of the ultimate 'something borrowed' was Kate Middleton's tiara, complete with 739 brilliant diamonds and 149 baton diamonds. She wore the Queen's Cartier Halo tiara on her wedding day, also known as the Cartier Scroll tiara. The head accessory comes with an intriguing back story too—it was purchased by King George VI, Elizabeth's father, for the Queen Mother in 1936. It was later passed on to Elizabeth by the Queen Mother on her 18th birthday. The tiara rested on Kate's ivory silk tulle veil.
Middleton also wore a pair of diamond earrings, which were a gift to the bride from her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton. Crafted by Robinson Pelham and inspired by her new coat of arms, the danglers featured diamond-set stylised oak leaves with a pear-shaped diamond set drop and a pave set diamond acorn suspended from the centre.
Always dreamed of channelling a royal vibe for your big day? We suggest recreating Duchess of Cambridge's bridal look. Scroll ahead to look at similar outfit choices.
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Carlyle A. Thayer is Emeritus Professor, The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy and Director of Thayer Consultancy, a small business registered in Australia in 2002 that provides political analysis of current regional security issues and other research support to selected clients.
Professor Thayer was educated at Brown University in the United States (1963-67). After graduation he joined the International Voluntary Services, took an intensive course in Vietnamese, and then taught English as a second language at the An Loc Town High School, Binh Long province. South Vietnam (1967-68). Next, he joined the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee and taught English, science and mathematics at Swaneng Hill School in Serowe, Republic of Botswana (1968-69).
Thayer then completed an M.A. in Southeast Asian Studies at Yale where he studied Vietnamese language, including intensive courses at Cornell University (summer 1970) and Southern Illinois University (summer 1971). He then completed his PhD in International Relation at The Australian National University. He began his academic career teaching at the Bendigo Institute of Technology (renamed the Bendigo College of Advanced Education) in Victoria from 1975-78 before joining UNSW. He taught first in the Faculty of Military Studies at The Royal Military College-Duntroon (1979-85) before transferring to the Australian Defence Force Academy. He was Head of the Department of Politics from (1995-97). On retirement at the end of 2010 he was conferred the title Emeritus Professor.
Professor Thayer's career includes four major periods of secondment: Department of Political and Social Change, Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, ANU (1991-94), Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, U.S. Pacific Command, Honolulu, Hawaii (1999-2001); Deakin University's On-Site Academic Co-ordinator for the senior defence course at the Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies, Australian Defence College (2002-04), and the Australian Command and Staff College (2006-07 and 2010).
In 2005, Thayer was appointed the C. V. Starr Distinguished Visiting Professor at the School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University in Washington, D.C. In 2008, he was appointed the Inaugural Frances M and Stephen H. Fuller Distinguished Visiting Professor at the Center for International Studies, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio.
Professor Thayer was a founding member and first National Secretary of the Vietnam Studies Association of Australia (1994-98), a member of the Executive of the Vietnam Studies Group of the U.S. Association of Asian Studies (2000-02) and National Secretary of the Asian Studies Association of Australia (1996-98).
Professor Thayer first visited reunified Vietnam in 1981 and has returned regularly since then. He is the author of over 500 academic publications including War By Other Means: National Liberation and Revolution in Vietnam, 1954-1960 (1989), Vietnam (Asia-Australia Briefing Papers, 1992), The Vietnam People's Army Under Doi Moi (1994), Beyond Indochina (Adelphi Paper, 1995), Vietnam People's Army: Development and Modernization (2009), co-author of Vietnam Since 1975 – Two Views From Australia (1982), Soviet Relations with India and Vietnam, 1945-1992 (1993), Need for Reform and Governance Capacities in Asia: Country Report Vietnam (2013), and co-editor of Vietnam and the Rule of Law (1993) and Vietnamese Foreign Policy in Transition (1999). In addition, Professor Thayer has a high media profile giving over 300 interviews a year to newspapers, radio and TV in Australia, Vietnam and internationally.


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1998 - 2009 ACTIONS – FUTURE MISSIONS
The Sports Museum was established in Thessaloniki in 1998 with the support of the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Macedonia – Thrace, the Special Secretariat for Sports, Athletic Unions and Associations of Local Authorities. In 2001, the Museum transformed into a non-profit private institution, named "SPORT MUSEUM of THESSALONIKI".
In January 2008, the International Olympic Committee recognized the Museum as the first Olympic Museum of the country, with the name THESSALONIKI OLYMPIC MUSEUM. The supreme honor of the recognition of the Museum's work and offer to the public of Central and North Greece was the turning point of the Museum's entrance in its second decade.
Brief Background
The restricted faculty of its first domicile, at Aristotelous Square, was surpassed in the new privately owned building in the conflict of Agiou Dimitriou str and 3r September str.
The new building integrates in an urban knot of special sport, educational and cultural significance, while the structure of the building offers the possibility of multiple way of use, since it includes a fully equipped amphitheatre, two multiple-use halls, a buffet bar and shop.
The missions of the Museum are the conservation, promotion, information and innervation of the public in the issues of sport heritage, and also the communication and co-operation with agencies of the athletic family. In this frame was developed the exhibition movement of the Sports Museum, that was accompanied by publications, museological educational programs and parallel events.


Rebecca Haggerty has been with the University of Scranton since 2009. She is the Assistant Dean for Assessment and Programs for the College of Arts and Sciences. Rebecca also teaches at the University of Scranton's Panuska School of Professional Development, the Kania School of Management, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Teaching both graduate and undergraduate studies in the traditional classroom setting, Ms. Haggerty also works in the blended and online learning format specializing in strategic planning, organizational planning, leadership, policy and procedure, employment law, ethics and business ethics.
In addition to teaching, Rebecca participates in The University of Scranton's ongoing Catholic Intellectual Tradition Seminar group and in January 2010, was the keynote speaker for The University's Center for Teaching & Learning Excellence's Adjunct Faculty Appreciation Dinner in which she spoke on "Teaching, Learning and Being in Community".
Rebecca holds a Master of Arts Degree in Philosophy from Villanova University, a Master of Science degree in Human Resources from the University of Scranton, and is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) by the Society for Human Resources (SHRM).


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Declaración del senador Kaine sobre el discurso del Estado de la Unión dado por el presidente Obama
Washington, DC - EE.UU. El senador Tim Kaine emitió la siguiente declaración sobre el discurso del Estado de la Unión dado por el presidente Obama esta noche: "Me complace que el presidente Obama confrontó el peligro de heridas económicas infligidas a través de los recortes presupuestales automáticosde tomar efecto. El pueblo estadounidense - y el estado de nuestra economía - merecen algo mejor que gobernar a través de crisis. … Continue Reading
In Armed Services Committee, Kaine Votes to Advance Hagel Nomination
WASHINGTON, D.C. - During a Senate Armed Services Committee meeting today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine announced his strong support of Senator Chuck Hagel to be Secretary of Defense and voted to advance his nomination to the full Senate for consideration. "After meeting Senator Hagel in my office, listening to his testimony during his confirmation hearing, taking into account the opening statements from Senators Nunn and Warner, and examining Senator Hagel's past record, I intend to vote today in … Continue Reading
Kaine Statement on Final Passage of the Violence Against Women Act
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement followingfinal passage of the Violence Against Women Act: "I was proud to vote for and cosponsor the Violence Against Women Act, which provides essential protection for victims of sexual violence and domestic abuse. Reauthorization of this law that has made our communities safer for nearly twenty years was overdue. The Violence Against Women Act will reduce incidents of violence and update previous laws by expanding … Continue Reading
In Armed Services Hearing, Kaine Addresses Sequester Impact on Hampton Roads Naval Operations
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine continued to argue against letting sequester cuts hit today at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing with members of the military. In his opening, Kaine cited a roundtable discussion he had with wounded warriors at Fort Belvoir on Monday whose concerns were not of medical care, but instead of the budget uncertainty and its effects on their future. "I expected I would do a lot of talking about medical care for active duty and veterans but they wanted … Continue Reading
Kaine, Forbes to Sit Together During State of the Union Address
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine and U.S. Congressman Randy Forbes announced today that they will cross the political aisle to sit together during the President's State of the Union Address tomorrow night. As fellow Virginians and members of the Senate and House Armed Services Committees, Kaine and Forbes look forward to the opportunity to carry on this bipartisan … Continue Reading
Kaine Visits Fort Belvoir to Discuss Budget Crisis, Sequester
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, traveled to Fort Belvoir today to visit the hospital, participate in a roundtable with wounded warriors, and tour the base. "The Fort Belvoir Community Hospital is a great example of the care our returning warriors deserve," said Kaine. "I was honored to meet with wounded warriors and members of their families today to discuss their concerns and to ask for their advice as I take on this new role. These … Continue Reading
Statements of U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine on Nomination of Marilyn Tavenner as CMS Administrator
WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) issued the following statements upon today's nomination of Marilyn Tavenner as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: "I applaud the nomination of Marilyn Tavenner to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services," Sen. Warner said. "Marilyn is the real deal: she began her career as a nurse and rose to become CEO of a leading healthcare company. Today she serves at the highest … Continue Reading
Kaine Questions Panetta on Sequestration, Delayed USS Truman Deployment at Hearing
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine questioned Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey on the devastating effects sequestration is already having in Virginia. In a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Kaine voiced his agreement with Panetta that the greatest threat to our national security today is budget uncertainty. During his testimony, Panetta noted that budget uncertainty, "could prompt the greatest national … Continue Reading
Kaine Statement on Delayed Deployment of USS Harry S. Truman from Norfolk
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement following the announcement by the Secretary of Defense today that the USS Harry S. Truman will not be deployed from Norfolk, Va. this week for CENTCOM: "Today's decision regarding the Norfolk-based USS Harry S. Truman is the clearest sign yet that continued budget uncertainty will have a direct and dangerous impact on our national security and military readiness - not to … Continue Reading
Kaine Statement on President Obama's Call to Avert Sequester Cuts
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement today on President Barack Obama's call to avert the March 1 sequester cuts with a balanced package of spending cuts and revenue: "I agree with President Obama - the sequester was never intended to take effect, and it doesn't have to. I strongly believe the budget should drive decisions about spending and revenue, rather than self-imposed crises. I look forward to working with my colleagues to find a balanced solution to … Continue Reading
In Arlington, Kaine Meets With Defense Contractors On Sequester Cuts, Fiscal Uncertainty
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today met with more than two dozen defense contractors in Northern Virginia to discuss the possible impact of sequester cuts on the defense industry and on Northern Virginia's economy, as well as ongoing uncertainty over the current year's appropriations. During the roundtable, Kaine listened to the ideas and concerns of industry leaders and renewed his commitment to averting drastic across-the-board … Continue Reading
In Hagel Confirmation Hearing, Sen. Kaine Addresses Sequestration Effects on VA, Military Community
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine today questioned Secretary of Defense nominee Senator Chuck Hagel during his confirmation hearing on important issues affecting the nation's security, Virginia's economy, and the success of service members once they leave active duty. Hagel was introduced by former Senator and long-time member of the Armed Services Committee, John Warner. During his opening comments, Kaine said Warner, a former Secretary of the Navy and United States Senator from … Continue Reading
Kaine Statement on Immigration Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement today on the immigration reform proposals announced this week. "I am heartened by the bipartisan approach to immigration reform that's been forged by my colleagues in the Senate. I am also encouraged by the President's remarks today. I believe immigration is fundamentally a question of talent. Any attempt to improve our immigration system should strive to attract and retain the most talented people in the world who … Continue Reading
Senator Kaine Participates in Roundtable with Vice President Biden to Discuss Gun Violence
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine today joined Vice President Joe Biden, Representative Bobby Scott, mental health experts, and law enforcement officials from Virginia for a roundtable discussion to highlight strategies to reduce gun violence. The event at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond acted as a forum for Kaine and others to outline measures that were taken after the Virginia Tech tragedy to curb incidences of gun violence and mass shootings. In remarks following … Continue Reading
Senator Kaine Casts First Vote in the U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement following his first vote as a senator. Kaine voted in favor of the compromise reached to reform the filibuster: "I was honored tonight to cast my first vote as the Commonwealth's newest U.S. Senator and I'm pleased it comes in favor of a measure to reduce some of the gridlock that has frustrated all Virginians. The Senate has been in desperate need of filibuster reform and today's compromise will make it more difficult … Continue Reading
Sen. Kaine Announces Support for Sen. Kerry Following Confirmation Hearing
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine today participated in the confirmation hearing of Secretary of State nominee Senator John Kerry, his second hearing with the Foreign Relations Committee. Following the hearing, Kaine announced his support for Kerry's nomination based on his strong qualifications and distinguished record. "I look forward to casting my vote for Senator Kerry to be our next Secretary of State," Kaine said following the hearing. "His decades of service in the Senate and … Continue Reading
Senator Kaine Applauds Decision to Lift Ban on Women in Combat
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine issued the following statement today regarding expected action by Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta to overturn the 1994 rule prohibiting women from being assigned to ground combat units: "I support the recommendation by the Joint Chiefs of Staff to allow women to fully serve to the best of their abilities in the military. Despite the 1994 executive prohibition, women have been serving in combat zones and facing personal risk for some time. Some have … Continue Reading
Senator Kaine Participates in First Committee Hearing, Questions Secretary Clinton on Benghazi Attacks
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine participated in his first hearing as a member of the Foreign Relations Committee, questioning Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during her testimony on the tragic attacks in Benghazi on September 11, 2012, that cost four American lives. In his opening statement, Kaine praised Clinton for her extraordinary service to the nation and the world. "I think the country is at its strongest when we balance military strength with diplomatic strength, … Continue Reading
Joint Statement by U.S. Sens. Warner and Kaine on Virginia Senate Action on Redistricting
WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) released the following joint statement today on the surprise action by the Virginia Senate to push through a redrawn district map: "On a day when Americans celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday and inaugurated Barack Obama as President, Virginia Senate Republicans took advantage of the absence of civil rights leader Sen. Henry Marsh to push through a hyper-partisan change to Virginia's already gerrymandered legislative … Continue Reading
Kaine Statement on Meeting with Secretary of State Nominee John Kerry
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, who will serve on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement after meeting with President Obama's nominee to be Secretary of State, Senator John Kerry. "I had a good discussion with Senator Kerry today. There are few better equipped to serve as the nation's top diplomat and leader on U.S foreign policy than John Kerry. As a member of the Foreign Relations Committee, I look forward to participating in the next phase of … Continue Reading


Strawberries are very easy to dehydrate. They retain a great deal of both their fragrance and flavour.
By weight, expect to end up with roughly 1/10th the weight of what you purchased.
Allow 1 standard square Excalibur drying tray per 1/2 kg (lb) of sliced strawberries.
Reference: Ball Blue Book, 37th edition, 2014. Page 165.
Reference: Excalibur. Preserve it naturally. 4th edition, 2012. Page 42.
Use in baked goods, cereals, desserts, frostings, fruit compotes, pancakes, pies, puddings, sauces, in yoghurt, and as a snack.
Strawberries: Safe Methods to Store, Preserve and Enjoy. Harris, Linda J. University of California, Davis. ANR. Pub 8256. April 2007.


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TheatreScene: Special Season Wrap Edition
With the 2010 - 2011 season officially behinds us, and the awards season heating up, I thought I'd break from the usual TheatreScene routine and focus on the big event coming up on Tuesday, May 3rd. There are some of the usual things below - the stuff you tell me you like. PLUS! Mike and I have completed our season of viewing all of the new musical productions, and have compiled out lists of "Should Be Nominated for a Tony" and "Will Be Nominated for a Tony" predictions. Enjoy!
BIG NEWS!!: JK's TheatreScene has been invited to be a part of the first-ever syndicated televising of the Tony Awards nominations! That means you can come to this blog at about 8:25AM click the given link and watch the Tony Awards Nomination Announcement LIVE! The program starts at about 8:30AM, Eastern. PLEASE JOIN US!
WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED THIS WEEK!
April 25: REVIEW: Anything Goes
April 26: The 2011 Awards Season: The Drama League Awards
April 27: BLOGJACK: Being "Legally Blonded"
April 28: REVIEW: Baby It's You!
April 29: The 2010 - 2011 Season: By the Numbers
April 30: The 2011 Awards Season: The Outer Critics Circle Drama Desk and Astaire Awards
BE A PART OF "THE 1ST ANNUAL AWARDS THAT TONY FORGOT"!
As announced last week, this blog will hold its first "awards" celebrating all of those great things about theatre that the Tony Awards don't honor. By clicking HERE you'll be able to see what I have in mind, as well as a link to a Zoomerang survey, where you can vote on which categories we should include, as well as a place to suggest award categories yourself! So far, I've gotten some EXCELLENT ideas from you for awards. This survey will close at noon (Eastern) TOMORROW, MAY 2! So vote NOW, and send the link to all of your theatre-loving friends! (NOTE: Your participation is completely confidential, Zoomerang does not store email addresses and I can't see them, either.)
Then, on Tuesday, May 3rd, a new survey, that includes all of categories we chose, will post, asking you to choose or write in nominees for each award. That poll will close on Sunday, May 15th. Then, on Monday, May 16th, the final ballot will post and we will vote on the winners! (When that final ballot will close will be announced later.) The winners will be announced on a special blog the day of the Tony Awards, Sunday, June 12!
Mark your calendars and have your say by voting on the 1st Annual Awards That Tony Forgot !
JEFF AND MIKE'S MUSICAL TONY AWARD NOMINEE PREDICTIONS!
As those of you who follow this blog know, I made it my goal to see every new musical and musical revival this season. My best buddy Mike, who contributes a lot to this blog, has made the trek with me all year, too. And so here are our picks for the nominees in the musical categories for the 2011 Tony Awards.
We each picked 4 or 5 nominees (based on the Tony rules) in each category, twice. First, we selected who, based solely on merit and quality, SHOULD be nominated. Knowing that politics and economics, as well as a certain amount of "in the business" prejudices creep into this process, we also picked who we thought WOULD be nominated this year. Many times we agreed, others not so much.
First, a couple of notes: neither of us saw RAIN: The Beatles Experience on Broadway, deemed eligible in the Best Musical (and other such) category. Neither of us feel that it is a viable contender, but have agreed that should it be nominated for any big awards, we'd go see it before it closes. Mike missed Baby It's You, but considered it after lengthy chats with me and a pretty comprehensive search of major theatre reviews of the show - an educated guess, as it were. Further, we only saw the second preview of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown and are basing our choices in that regard based on what we saw and some serious monitoring of major changes made, as well as the final reviews of the show.
Here are our picks:
BEST ORCHESTRATIONS
The People in the Picture
MIKE and JEFF AGREE
Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Baby It's You!
Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
BEST SCENIC DESIGN
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Elf: The Musical
BEST BOOK OF A MUSICAL
The Scottsboro Boys
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE WRITTEN FOR THE THEATRE**
**Neither of us have seen War Horse yet, which was recently deemed eligible in this category. It is, of course, very possible it could get a Tony nomination. If so, congratulations, War Horse! We will consider that should it come to pass when we predict winners later in May.
BEST DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL
Casey Nicholaw and Trey Parker, The Book of Mormon
Jack O'Brien, Catch Me If You Can
Rob Ashford, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Susan Stroman, The Scottsboro Boys
Kathleen Marshall, Anything Goes
Simon Phillips, Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Jerry Zaks, Sister Act
Alex Timbers, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon
Jerry Mitchell, Catch Me If You Can
Anthony Van Laast, Sister Act
RAIN: The Beatles Experience on Broadway
BEST FEATURED ACTOR IN A MUSICAL
Nick Adams, Priscilla Queen of the Deert
John Cullum, The Scottsboro Boys
Justin Guarini, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
John Larroquette, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Tom Wopat, Catch Me If You Can
Nick Adams, Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Forrest McClendon, The Scottsboro Boys
John McMartin, Anything Goes
Chester Gregory II, Sister Act
Joel Grey, Anything Goes
Rory O'Malley, The Book of Mormon
BEST FEATURED ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL
Laura Benanti, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Victoria Clark, Sister Act
Rose Hemingway, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Nikki M. James, The Book of Mormon
Patti LuPone, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Marla Mindelle, Sister Act
Laura Osnes, Anything Goes
BEST ACTOR IN A MUSICAL
Norbert Leo Butz, Catch Me If You Can
Joshua Henry, The Scottsboro Boys
Andrew Rannells, The Book of Mormon
Tony Sheldon, Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Benjamin Walker, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Daniel Radcliffe, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Josh Gad, The Book of Mormon
BEST ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL
SHOULD BE, WILL BE
Sutton Foster, Anything Goes
Beth Leavel, Baby It's You!
Patina Miller, Sister Act
Donna Murphy, The People in the Picture
BEST REVIVAL OF A MUSICAL
BEST MUSICAL
How do our picks compare to yours? Write in and let us know!
TOPS AND BOTTOMS (April 18 -24)
Top Gross: The Lion King ($1.9M)
Bottom Gross: High ($106K)
Top Attendance: The Book of Mormon (102.4%)
Bottom Attendance: Arcadia (51.7%)
$1M Club: The Lion King, Wicked, Mary Poppins, American Idiot, The Book of Mormon, Billy Elliot, How to Succeed..., Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia!, The Addams Family, The Phantom of the Opera
SRO Club: Wicked, War Horse, The Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King, The Book of Mormon, Mamma Mia!, Jersey Boys, How to Succeed..., Chicago, Billy Elliot, Anything Goes
MILESTONE: April 25: This blog reached its 100,000th visit at 4:02 PM! Thank you all so much!
BROADWAY BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK!
April 25: Actor Hank Azaria (Spamalot)
April 26: Actor Carol Burnett (Once Upon a Mattress - original, Moon Over Buffalo, Putting It Together)
April 27: Late Playwright August Wilson (Fences, Gem of the Ocean, Radio Golf)
April 28: Actor John Pankow (Cymbeline, Amadeus - original)
April 29: Filmmaker John Waters (Hairspray, Cry-Baby)
April 30: Actor Johnny Galecki (The Little Dog Laughed)
May 1: Late Actor Glenn Ford (Soliloquy)
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Posted by JK at 2:01 PM
Labels: 2010-2011 season, 2011 Awards, Tony Awards
Esther May 1, 2011 at 8:06 PM
I love reading the predictions from you and Mike! While I've only seen a few of the spring musicals, I'm rooting for Priscilla's Nick Adams to get a nomination. I thought he was great in the production numbers (especially Material Girl) and I loved his snarky give-and-take with Tony Sheldon's Bernadette. Also, Rose Hemingway was delightful in How to Succeed. And I'm wondering if the nominators might pick one of the Book of Mormon lead actors, allowing someone like Joshua Henry to get a nod.
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