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International Training Workshop on Marine Satellite Remote Sensing and Argo Monitoring Technologies (Sat-Argo)

Sponsored by the Ministry of Science and Technology, China and the State Key Laboratory of  Satellite Ocean Environment Dynamics (SOED),  Second  Institute  of  Oceanography  (SIO),  China, “International training workshop on Marine Satellite Remote Sensing and Argo Monitoring Technologies (Sat-Argo)” will be held in Hangzhou, China during November 12-26, 2018.

1. Objectives

Satellite remote sensing and Argo float array are the most effective technologies to acquire the real-time, long-term ocean data at both basin and global scales. Combination of these two measurements can provide three-dimensional marine information. Most ocean remote sensing and all Argo data are shared and free, thus they are accessible and helpful technologies for developing countries.

The objectives of this training workshop are: 1) to train researches and marine management staffs in marine satellite remote-sensing and Argo technologies to enhance their communication and interaction; 2) to assist developing countries in utilizing remote sensing and Argo data and the data processing and analysis techniques to monitor ocean environments.

2. Programs

The two-week training workshop activities are listed as the following (the workshop agenda can be found in the appendix):

1) Principles of marine satellite remote sensing;

2) Satellite data processing and algorithm development;

3) Introduction of the International Argo Project and Biogeochemical-Argo Project;

4) The principles, data receiving and processing, and related quality control methods of Argo floats;

5) Applications of satellite and Argo observation in marine science and management.

——Hands-on Training

1) Data downloading, processing and basic application of satellite data and Argo data;

2) Data accessing and processing from SOED Satellite Data Sharing Center and China Argo Real-time Data Center;

3) Practices on the SatCO2 software developed by SOED (see appendix for detail);

4) Practices on Argo floats usage in the laboratory and field experiments;

——Joint science workshop;

All trainees are invited to participate in the 3rd “Ocean Carbon from Space (SatCO2): Joint Science Workshop and Training”, will be held in Hangzhou, China during November 23-25, 2018 to enhance trainees’ understanding on the application of satellite remote sensing and Argo technologies. It will focus on up-to-date multi-disciplinary researches on ocean carbon cycle and ocean acidification.

——Discussion and Q & A;

1) Trainees representatives from various countries introduce current conditions and demands of ocean observation and research in their own countries;

2) Q & A on training workshop and related issues;

3) Discussions and feedbacks.

3. Application and Registration

Marine scientists and marine management staffs interested in satellite remote sensing and Argo monitoring technologies from developing countries are cordially invited to apply for the workshop. The training workshop will recruit 20 participants. We provide the local accommodation. In principal, participants should cover their own travel fee. We will offer financial support for few participants, which are subject to a well-justified application. If you are interested in attending the training workshop, please complete the application form, and submit it with your CV to Ms. Jinyi Rao ( via email before September 10, 2018.

The steering committee will review the applications and inform you with the result no later than September 15, 2018.

For any further information, please contact Ms. Jinyi Rao (

1. Please click the link to download the application form:

2. Please click the link to download the Agenda:

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Soft Answer Tai Chi, in Buda Texas, Class Time, Location, Map, Fee Schedule and Miscellaneous Information
What You Will Learn at Soft Answer Tai Chi

Squatting Single WhipStudents learn Cheng Man-Ching Simplified Yang Style Tai Chi; Form, Push Hands and Sword Form. The Tai Chi form is learned on both sides. Warm-up exercises are taught from the Tchoung Ta Tchen Dual Sided Yang Style Tai Chi. Joint Mobility exercises are also taught.

The Yang Styles of Tai Chi being taught provides great emphasis on relaxation, flexibility, increased range of motion, centering, and balance. Students learn to ‘relax’ while remaining alert. As students advance they learn push-hands techniques. These techniques develop the ability to ‘listen’ to the movements (and intent) of another person. In more advanced stages students learn self defense through relaxing, offering no resistance and utilizing the force of an opponent against them.

Later Advanced instruction includes learning the Tchoung Ta Tchen Dual Sided Yang Style Forms, moving push hands, two man drills, partnered sets, and more.

Participants who practice regularly will experience increased mobility, improved balance, body strengthening and muscular realignment.

Class at 1770 FM 967 in National Center for Farmworker Health Side Annex

Tai Chi Class is held at the National Center for Farmworker Health across from the office of Linda Carney MD, AllMedPhysicians, pLLC.

We have moved the class to across the parking lot thanks to the generosity of the National Center for Farm Worker Health for letting us use their space! The class is now in the little wing of 1770 FM 967. Enter through the courtyard into the doors straight ahead and to the left.

Class time is Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM till 8:30 PM although we sometimes stay till 9:00 PM.

Instructor's Mobile Phone: (512) 300-3329

Soft Answer Tai Chi Class Time and Location

Soft Answer Tai Chi Class Time:
Tuesday evenings from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
(although sometimes people stay till 9:00 PM)
Download Soft Answer Tai Chi Class Info Flyer

Soft Answer Tai Chi Class Location:
Now at National Center for Farmworker Health
(Across the Parking Lot from Linda Carney MD)
1770 FM 967, (Side Annex around the back)
Buda, TX 78610
1 1/2 mile East of FM 1626 & FM 967

YMCA Tai Chi Class Time:
Tuesday Mornings at 11:30 AM
Click Here to Download YMCA Tai Chi Class Info Flyer

YMCA Tai Chi Class Location:
465 Buda Sportsplex Drive
Buda, TX 78610

Tai Chi Instructor: Sean Carney
(512) 300-3329 (Mobile Phone)

Profits Donated to Orphans

All of Instructors profits (above cost of insurance and marketing) will be donated for the support of orphans in developing nations. We support orphans through the International Childrens Care organization. The more students we get, the more we will be able to donate!

We have known the peoeple that run this organization for MANY years and trust them!

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Tai Chi Class Fee Schedule

Free Trial for First Tuesday Evening Tai Chi Class:
There is no charge to try your first Tuesday evening class!
You are all Welcome.  Bring a friend!

By the Month Fees:
$ 40.00 Monthly Fee
Monthly Fees will be prorated for your first month!

By the Week Fees: $ 15.00 Weekly Fee

By the week only makes sense if you attend 2 or less times per month since the weekly fees become more expensive than the monthly fee if you attend three or more classes in a given month.

Hays Communities YMCA Class:
A membership at the YMCA of Austin is required.

Tai Chi Class Miscellaneous Notes

Class Time Starts at 7:00 pm and ends at 9:00 pm

Wear loose fitting and comfortable clothing

Wear comfortable shoes like Tennis Shoes or Kung Fu shoes

Bring Bottled Water to drink

Please do not wear perfumes or colognes during the class

Use of deodorants is encouraged for the class

Remove jewelery for push hands training

All students need to sign the Soft Answer Tai Chi Release of Liability Waiver:

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What Is Solar Energy?

Photovoltaic... thermal solar power... concentrating solar.. What is solar energy, really? Learn more here.

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What is solar energy?

It is energy generated by the sun after the sun's heat is collected, stored and converted into a useable form.

Sounds simple but of course, it isn't quite that easy. In order for humans to generate power from the sun, methods have to be devised to capture, store and convert heat from the sun into either thermal or electrical energy.

It is true that our world has relied on solar energy since the beginning. We rely upon the light it provides during the day as well as the natural heat for drying and staying physically warm.

Over the centuries science has advanced and provided more ways to utilize solar energy. Once we were able to develop glass lenses humans discovered an easy way to start fire. By concentrating the sun through a lens on a specific point the heat would be magnified causing a natural combustion fire from the intense heat.

It is interesting to note that one of the most promising renewable solar technologies today is concentrated solar power.

What Is Solar Energy Really?

The two most common forms of renewable solar energy today are concentrating solar energy and photovoltaic solar energy.

Concentrating solar energy relies on the use of mirrors or lenses. Different techniques like rotating parabolic dishes are used to track the sun and focus its light. These tracking systems are designed to capture a large area of sunlight and then through the use of mirrors or lenses to concentrate it into a small beam. The resulting concentrated heat is used to heat a working fluid that powers a generator or special heat motor to generate power or to store the heat energy for later use.

Photovoltaic solar power uses photovoltaic cells (also referred to as solar cells) to convert light into electric current. It is the direct conversion of light into electricity. Some materials (semiconductors) exhibit a special property that causes them to absorb photons of light and release electrons. When these free electrons are captured an electric current results that can be used as electricity.

Solar cells are made of the same kinds of semiconductor materials, such as silicon, used in the microelectronics industry. For solar cells, a thin semiconductor wafer is specially treated to form an electric field, positive on one side and negative on the other. When light energy strikes the solar cell, electrons are knocked loose from the atoms in the semiconductor material.

If electrical conductors are attached to the positive and negative sides, forming an electrical circuit, the electrons can be captured in the form of an electric current -- that is, electricity. This electricity can then be used to power a load, such as a light or a tool.

Another commonly used term is thermal solar energy. Thermal solar power is simply the technique when the sun's energy is used to heat up water, rather than to generate electricity). This is done by the use of a solar collector, for example for heating your swimming pool water.

Solar collectors can be more or less efficient. The high-temperature collectors use concentrating solar energy (as explained above) to produce heat.

Two other terms you might have heard are passive and active solar energy. We explain the difference between those to concepts here.

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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Gets LED Lighting Retrofit from Bright Light Systems

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) selected Bright Light Systems (BLS), an Atlanta-based LED lighting manufacturer, to supply high-mast LED lighting. The BLS lighting will retrofit the airport’s existing apron lighting. The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, among the world’s busiest and most efficient airports, serves more than 103 million passengers annually. The …

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Signify Supplies Lighting and Light Management System for Mighty Lights Project

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Congratulations on taking your first step towards vibrant health!

This program is designed to help you kick-start your health journey. In just six weeks you will lose weight while eating delicious food and feel amazing doing it.

Please remember that this program is a general weight loss program designed for the average individual. If you have any specific health concerns or conditions please let me know, and consult with your doctor before starting the program.

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As audiences stroll across the bridge they will have the opportunity to interact with works created by professional and emerging artists from the Fredericton region.   Each artist or group of artists is interrogating, exploring and celebrating a different moment in our shared history through their own medium, be it music, film, dance, theatre, visual art, performance art or poetry.  The Bridge Project is proud to be working with Fredericton's arts community and offering this space for artists of diverse backgrounds and mediums to share their work.

'First Contact' by Natalie Sappier and Abby Paige

NATALIE SAPPIER-SAMAQANI is a Wolastoqiyik visual and performing artist from Tobique First Nation. ABBY PAIGE is a writer and performer, the descendant of French and English settlers of Turtle Island. For The Bridge, they will meet above the waters of the Wolastoq and under the shadow of history to create an original, improvised performance. Their collaboration will explore moments of encounter, exchange, witness, reconciliation, and healing. “First contact” is the term anthropologists use to describe the meeting of two cultures previously unaware of one another. Drawing from personal and official histories, the report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, and other sources, they will search for what it means to hear, see, know, and communicate with each other for the first time, four hundred years after their peoples first met.

Scenes by Ryan Griffith

Local playwright, and Artistic Producer of Next Folding Theatre Company, Ryan Griffith will be composing several short scenes about the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge. These scenes will be performed by past and present Theatre St. Thomas alumna.

'This is Us' by Kelly Baker

Fredericton, like many Canadian cities, struggles to adequately house all of its residents. Housing insecure residents rely on unstable housing sources such as rooming houses and homeless shelters. These less-than-ideal living situations nevertheless become sites of home, hope and community. THIS IS US, which features new work by Fredericton-based photographer KELLY BAKER, aims to show just that.

"Sakolikapuwicik - Ones (Standing Ones)" by Danielle Hogan

This textile piece created by DANIELLE HOGAN honours the accomplishments of the Wolastoqiyik senator Sandra Lovelace Nicholas, whose actions affected not only on the lives of Indigenous New Brunswickers but, in fact, innumerable Canadians. In 1979, on behalf of Indigenous women and children, Lovelace Nicholas brought her case of discrimination against the Canadian Government to United Nations Human Rights Committee. Six years later, in 1985, she succeeded in forcing Parliament to revoke a discriminatory and sexist section of the Indian Act that deprived women marrying non-Aboriginals to lose their official status and, deprived their children of their status also. Hogan is indebted to Wolastoqiyik elder Imelda Perley for her generous guidance on this work.

'Watermark' by Ian LeTourneau

Experience a poem written by Fredericton Cultural Laureate, IAN LETOURNEAU, that interacts with public art that already exists near the river (Gerald Beaulieu’s installation of Watermark). In this poem, he wanted the tributaries of language, heritage, historical records, and myth to converge into a river of words that blend the past and present. The river is an ever-changing entity, and it reflects the change in all of us from day to day, not unlike how the seasons change from Winter to Spring while we are preoccupied with the yearly threat of flooding.

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'The Lovely Bones' by Rosey Peterson

This exhibition is a collection of animal skulls from across Eastern Canada. Donated from hunters, farmers, and explorers, each one has its own story. All the pieces are painted by artist ROSEY PETERSON and attempt to explore the relationship that we have with animals in this country. We began as hunters and trappers, and evolved into farmers. As our country grows and the wilderness decreases, we sometimes find that the animals come to us. This collection represents all three timeframes that humans have interacted with the animals of our country.

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'Querencia by Miguelina Izaguirre

A place where one feels safe, a place from which one’s strength of character is drawn. A poetic reflection on some of the sensations an individual goes through as an immigrant, the feeling of being torn between ‘querencia’ to the place of origin and the need to live or survive in the present. Even when each immigrant has had different motives or been pushed by different circumstances to move to another place, there are common points that unite them, one of them being the body. The body is the only property owned as a warehouse of experiences and memories that conform to the identity and tries to accommodate, establish and adjust to a new home territory. This piece was created and performed by VERONICA MARTINEZ, ROXANA CARDENAS, NATALIA SOLANO, OSCAR SOLANO and MIGUELINA IZAGUIRRE.

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Out of the Water/Off My Tongue' by Rudi Aker

A textile and language based installation, created by RUDI AKER aiming to bring awareness to the correlation of the of language loss in Wolastoqiyik communities and the diminished salmon population in the Wolastoq.

Derek Davidson

Davidson will sketch with acrylic pen and brush on canvas the activities of the public, and some of the preformers, as they experience The Bridge Project. What will be produced will show the diversity of the public as they see him paint and the art progress, as they pass, or stand, in the area.This project is based on the idea that the sum total of the 150 years of history is today, and one way to record today is to record what is happening in this event on the Bridge as artists and audience experience this event.

'Stinky Mill Making Stuff' by Penelope Stevens

PENELOPE STEVENS is a multi-disciplinary artist living in Fredericton. When she’s not playing rock music, you can usually find her at Shiftwork Studio, carving toothbrushes, making zines, or occasionally taxidermy-ing mice. Stevens’ piece is an ode to the antiquated industries of New Brunswick, drawing on nostalgia and the childlike wonder of growing up in a mill town

'Kateri' by Mariah Sockabasin

This creation by MARIAH SOCKABASIN, is a leather deer and moose hide dress inspired by Kateri Tekakwitha, a Roman Catholic saint who was an Algonquin-Mohawk woman. She was canonized in 2012, some see her as a connection to the worst aspects of colonialism, some see her as a light for our people. Putting aside religion and focusing this project on the young woman who probably felt divided between two worlds, torn between her roots and conforming to a new world. Kateri; a young woman, so young, wise, healer, friend, skilled at leather work, basketry, enjoyed collecting produce and preparing wild game, refused to marry – Lily of the Valley.

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The Coop CORPS

Using text gathered from public conversations held during their residency through the Fredericton Arts Alliance, the coop company members will create short dynamic movement pieces that will be turned into a longer work of physical theatre. Who are we?  Where do we come from? And where are we going?  These are the questions the coop artists will pose to the public and that will be the catalyst for the physical theatre work that is generated.

'Unceded Red Territory' by Possesom

Nipahtuwet Naka Wespahtuwet Possesom is a Wolastoq performance artist. He is a member of the Wabanaki Grass Dance Society, and a keeper of traditional knowledge. He is also an accomplished champion dancer, who has toured all through North America.This project is a reminder of the consistent fact that the city of Fredericton is built and exists on unceded Wolastoq territory. As the artists move through space and time, they tie off secret strips of red cloth, the same which they use to signify ceremonial areas. The dancers are from the Wabanaki Society of Grass Dancers who serve their people as "the ones who go first the ones who prepare sacred space." They are modern people living in the new, and holding their traditions in a modern space. These people have been here since time immemorial and through the thousands of years of their existence their spirit has stayed strong a testament of the power of being part of the homeland that the river provides.

'National Symbol' by Sylvette Fortin

Did you know that the beaver has been a national symbol since 1975? In many ways artist SYLVETTE FORTIN relates to this beautiful creature. By using a variety of used and new fabric, Fortin celebrates this wonderful animal and recreates its world. A beaver lodge built with an old quilt, bringing back fond memories of a blanket fort from childhood. Fortin also wanted to pay homage to the hard work of her predecessors, the Acadians, represented by turning old wool sweaters into logs. Like the beaver, they were experts at using what materials were available to build their homes, and in doing so laid the foundation for Fortin’s future.

Tara Francis

As trade with colonists and fur traders increased, Indigenous people spent more and more time creating items for the trade market, which took time away from their own traditional seasonal preparations. Examples of this include; fine ribbons, and fabrics, European beads and jewellery, and alcohol. For the duration of the Bridge event, TARA FRANCIS will be creating small porcupine quill examples of some of these trade items, using the traditional Mi’k maq technique of quill insertion on birch bark.

Readings by Wolf Tree Writers

The Wolftree Writers have been meeting for 26 years. While on The Bridge, they will read texts written by members past and present, on the subject of their pasts – poems about oneroom schoolhouses, growing up in rural NB, a memoir of Great-Aunt Bessie (1849-1937). Members participating include SHARI ANDREWS, VIRGINIA BJERKELUND, KATHY MAC AND JANET PATCH.

'Pierre Trudeau' by Matthew LeBlanc

MATT LEBLANC is a fourth year student pursuing double honours in Political Science and Great Books at St. Thomas University. In late 2015 Matt played the part of Pierre Elliott Trudeau in TST’s production of Video Cabaret’s Trudeau & the FLQ. The theatrical style merges political history with dramatic clown makeup, exhibiting the faux persona that political leaders adopt in the public realm. The face paint hyper-amplifies the slightest change in facial expressions, mirroring the effect of modern news cameras focusing so closely on politicians’ faces during speeches. Matt will be reanimating Pierre Elliott Trudeau for the Bridge Project by reading select monologues, speeches and essays spoken or written throughout his life. Reflecting Canada’s 150th requires recollecting the monumental and polarizing impact that P.E.T. had on constitutionalism, bilingualism, multiculturalism, Québec separatism, and classical liberalism applied to the Canadian context.

'Family Tree' by Esther Soucoup

ESTHER HELEN SOUCOUP is a transgender artist from St. Stephen New Brunswick. They came to Fredericton to pursue a degree in English with a concentration in Drama through St. Thomas University. Family Tree aims to show that LGBTQ communities within New Brunswick have roots here, but they’ve been ripped from the dirt and scattered. When thinking about history of culture there are always pieces missing. Esther wanted to look at what specific pieces were missing, why they are missing, and what might have happened to the queer history we don’t read about in the text books at school?

'LINGUA FRANCA spoken here' by Jennifer Lee

Lingua franca is a term for the language that is adopted as a common language between speakers whose native languages are different, for example English is currently considered an international lingua franca. Artist JENNIFER LEE invites you to join her interactive piece to disrupt our current lingua franca, English. New Brunswick, Canada is a superb site for this piece, because it is officially "bilingual", yet this ironically does not capture the languages spoken in this territory by indigenous peoples for thousands of years before colonization occurred.

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'Sacred Waters' by Amanda Reid

In traditional jingle dress, AMANDA REID will perform a dance (that will include smudging and offering) in prayer to communicate the sacredness of water for Indigenous peoples across Canada. Throughout Canadian history, and more recently in New Brunswick, Indigenous peoples have defended water with the recognition that it is necessary for life. It presents a common ground for Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike. The Wolastoqiyik have an inseparable relationship with the Wolastoq (the river that the Bridge crosses). It is requested that pictures are not taken during the performance, but can be taken with the dancer before or after.

'Regrets' by Julietta McGovern

Regrets is a visual meditation on the personal and collective mistakes and missteps we have experienced in the past 150 years. Created in collaboration with Canadian Historians, Regrets presents moments where time reveals where we were on the wrong side of history. In review of these moments we can pause to reflect and ultimately do better when we step forward. REGRETS provides space for personal observation. In reading the mistakes of history, the viewer is challenged by empty spaces to write in personal mistakes and commit themselves to move forward in a more positive way.

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Katie J. Augustine

The art and practice of making ash baskets is a large piece of the history of the indigenous culture of the area. Each material used in building the ash baskets has a purpose and contributes to the final outcome of the product. As visitors to the bridge walk along, they will have the opportunity to add to the basket. Much like the ash; we all play a part, have a purpose, have a voice and contribute to society.

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'Dr. Priestman's Attempt' by Jon Holt

Artist Jon Holt will be recreating the moment in Fredericton's history, when Dr. Priestman attempted to save two boys from drowning who had fallen into the Wolastoq, however he was able unable to save the boys and lost his life in the process. Holt enjoys creating representations of people, both living and deceased, in miniature size from Polyclay. He hopes to do this sad piece of Fredericton history justice.

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'Slaves No More' by Kelli Wray and Clyde A. Wray

This is a piece created by KELLI and CLYDE WRAY about the arrival of Black Loyalists and Settlers into New Brunswick who found their freedom and independence, their home on Canadian soil. Through dance and spoken original poetry, they are exploring an important part of our history and cultural diversity.

'Kinap' by Carly Sappier

CARLY SAPPIER is an aspiring filmmaker from Wolastokuk, Tobique First Nation in New Brunswick. Currently Sappier is about to begin her 3rd year at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, enrolled in a competitive film program. Kinap (2015) is a collaboration between first year filmmakers at Simon Fraser University (Carly Sappier & Gordon Wong). Written and Directed by Carly Sappier, she explores the claustrophobic atmosphere inspired from a scene in We Were Children (2012) directed by Tim Wolochatiuk. The young warrior in Kinap is held captive in a dirty closet hidden away in the basement of a priest's rectory. Kinap represents the children who have gone through the abuse and assimilation in the residential school system.

'Rainbow Warrior' by Angela Beek

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Mayhem are excited to announce auditions for our upcoming musical theatre classic, the spectacular Singin’ in the Rain.

All the important dates and information are below and further details can be found in the audition pack.

Performance Dates: 28 till 31 October 2015 (get-in 25 October, tech 26 October, dress 27 October)
Performance Venue: The London Oratory School Theatre, Fulham Broadway

First Auditions: Thursday, 3 September, 7.30 till 10.30 pm at Emmanuel Church Hall, Dudley Drive, Morden, SM4 4RJ or Saturday, 5 September, 11.00 am till 2.00pm or 3.00 till 6.00pm at The Balcony Room, Merton Hall, 78 Kingston Road, South Wimbledon, SW19 1LA
Recall Auditions: Sunday, 6 September, 2.00 till 6.00pm at St John’s Ambulance Hall, 122-124 Kingston Road, South Wimbledon, SW19 1LY

Singin’ in the Rain tells the story of the first Hollywood musical, when the silver screen found its voice and left silent movies – and some of its stars – behind. This much loved show is packed full of the charm, romance, comedy and tinseltown glamour of one of the world’s best loved movies. It features all the songs from the glorious MGM score including Good MorningMake ‘em LaughMoses Supposes and the classic Singin’ in the Rain. With high-energy choreography and a beautiful score, Singin’ in the Rain showers you with everything you could wish for in a hit musical.

Director: Geoffrey Williams
Musical Director: Jon Wade
Choreographer: Katie Renton
Producer: Sophie Barthel
Assistant Director: Néka Da Costa
Assistant Producer: Alice Bendall

To book your audition, place please email us at mayhem.singing@gmail.com with the following info:

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Once your place is booked, we will email you a confirmation with a pack of audition music and lib based on whether you are auditioning for a male or female role.

We look forward to seeing you at the dance workshop and auditions!
The Singin’ in the Rain Team

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We have compiled this section as many of our lovely customers have been kind enough to write a short message about their buying experiences with South West Roadsters and we would like to thank them all very much!

If you would like to leave some comments or a testimonial then please e-mail us at:

Thank you again and please keep your messages coming!

A couple of months ago I contacted Nathan about the green and tan Eunos. I have never ever come across a more decent, honest and helpful person when buying a second hand car. I like to know EVERYTHING and he spent a great deal of time and trouble taking me through all the details eg; changing a wheel, preventing rust in the sills, how to change oil filter, bulbs, etc. etc.  Since owning and using the car, I have had a few questions and every one has been answered quickly and fully.  I had a query about a window mechanism sticking and Nathan prompty posted me a replacement switch and told me how easy it was to swop over,   Since buying the car I have noticed that there are ads on 'Autotrader' for cheaper ones but I will ALWAYS go to Nathan for my car now as I am so confident I will get a good, sound car.

The model I have is automatic and a Japanese import 20 years old. It is in mint condition and SUCH FUN to drive.  I wish I had discovered these cars years and years ago! They are not only fun but also not expensive to run and maintain.  I got the soft top and the matching hard top for the winter.  Taking the top off in the good weather has been great - takes about 30 seconds - even for me who is not at all mechanically minded!

I simply cannot rate Nathan highly enough for anyone considering buying one of these super little 2 seater sports cars.  If anyone wants verification that what I have written here is from the 'horses mouth' feel free to email me direct.

Lynn from Leicester.

Buying an MX-5 from SouthWestRoadsters has been an enjoyable experience. Nathan obviously knows and loves the marque - the only problem is which vehicle to choose because all his stock is of such high quality.

His prices are very fair and reasonable and he's very accomodating on getting the spec right when choosing options. I can highly recommend this company based on my personal experience.

Steve, Milton Keynes.

Based in Bideford, North Devon in the South West of England we are the MX-5 Roadster specialist within easy reach of Somerset, Bristol, Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Wiltshire, South Wales and the Midlands. Our inventory is constantly changing as certain models are sold very quickly indeed, so if you are looking for a pristine, low mileage example of an appreciating modern classic sports car then you've struck gold! We always have a beautiful, rust free, low mileage MX-5 for sale. We are fully equipped to carry out servicing, MOT preparation, bodywork repairs and MX-5 replacement roof fitting.

Just to let you know my wife is thrilled to bits with

the mx5!

The incredible condition it is in has amazed everyone who looks at it.

And your enthusiasm and no pressure to sell made buying the little jewel a true pleasure.

I may have laid that last sentence on a bit thick, but I would be pleased to talk to any future customers on the phone!

Dave, Lyme Regis.

uy with confidence from the perfectionist!

Having looked at several MX5s at dealers who had no interest or idea of what they were selling but only wanting to make a sale, it was great to find someone as genuinely passionate as Nathan, about the cars.  It was also really nice in that he was considerate as to our needs and prepared to go that extra mile to help us with our choice.  If you are interested in buying an MX5 (Eunos Roadster) we would recommend that you contact him before you look elsewhere.

Donald, Angela and Dylan the dog.

St Mabyn, Cornwall

Having bought a 1992 mark 1 Eunos roadster 5 months ago from a local garage I soon became hooked. I asked my local garage to find a newer one in excellent condition but nothing transpired after 3 months. I kept looking on line (Autotrader especially) and came across South West Roadsters. I saw the perfect Black MX5 for sale and phoned Nathan to see if it was still available. It had been sold. Oh dear! I spoke to him at some length about what I was looking for and he said he would contact me as soon as he had something to fit my brief.

Along came a 1998 Mark 2 BRG Automatic. It looked spectacular and only 54,000 miles.

I live in the Isle of Wight and Nathan is in Weston-Super-Mare but that was no problem as Nathan said he would drive the car to Southampton if I decided I wanted it. I had an independent inspection done and decided to purchase. The inspection showed up a few things that were not 100% necessary but which I asked to be done.

After several phone calls to make arrangements we met up at Southampton. Me with my Eunos and Nathan with the Mazda. After some form filling and paying him for the car I returned to the Island.

I can only say that Nathan is one of those guys that you know is totally trustworthy and is dedicated to selling these cars. I have looked on line again to find a car similar to mine and cannot find one anywhere. I paid £3,900 for the car which is a special edition with wood trim and leather seats. Wow it's fantastic.

Thank you, Nathan, for making this transaction so friendly and stress free.

Roger, Isle of Wight.

I bought my lovely classic red Eunos Roadster from Nathan some years ago, and what a delight it has been to drive! My son, who is a wheelchair user, recently bought a Mk3.5 MX-5 Roadster Coupe Automatic and it was decided that we could not have three cars on the drive!! So, my Eunos had to go!! I contacted Nathan and he was delighted to buy the car back. He is such a charming guy, so thoughtful and kind and quickly offered to help my son with any work he needed done to his new car; he fitted an aftermarket exhaust system for him and even offered to give the car a good polish should he need it - he understands how things can be difficult for my son to do.  Nothing is too much trouble, a really decent guy to deal with and someone I know you can trust. We are very grateful to Nathan.

Jenny, Axbridge in Somerset.

“I wanted to buy my wife a two-seater as a surprise for her 50th birthday. I had narrowed the search to Mk1 MX5s when I came across the South West Roadsters website.

It was immediately apparent that this was run by an enthusiastic specialist.  Nathan was very helpful when I rang and we agreed to meet to test drive the car I ended up buying – a lovely green 1.8 V Special import.

I asked for a few tiny changes to be made to the car and Nathan not only happily dealt with these, but he also spotted and resolved a few other minor issues.

Nothing was too much trouble and he clearly enjoyed getting everything just right. In the end, the car looked fabulous and drove beautifully. As importantly, Nathan was informative, flexible and honest throughout – making the whole buying experience a pleasure.

If you are seriously considering buying a Mk1, you’d be mad not to speak to Nathan first.”

Steve Carefull, Okehampton, Devon

If you are looking for a classic Mazda sports car, that has been securely sourced, well set up and comes with genuine, attentive customer care; you could do no better than give Nathan a call at SouthWestRoadsters! I bought my limited edition roadster eight months ago, on a rainy Weston afternoon and the smile has not left my face since.

I continue to use my car daily and the roadster makes all journeys a pleasure. Nathan's knowledge and expertise with this Marque is unparalleled in my experience and the after sales service is in a league of its own - real panache!

I could not recommend this company to you more highly. My MOT and service have already been booked with SouthWestRoadsters despite the distance.

A very satisfied Vivianne from Bristol.

We are delighted with your help, expertise and service! Your advice was most helpful, indeed we were assured from the start that we bought our first Eunos without any real knowledge because we knew we were in safe hands and will be for years to come.

A pleasure to do business with and we thoroughly recommend Nathan to anyone looking for an honest and professional service!

Tony and Denise, Wales.

I purchased my beautiful black Porsche 968 on 12/10/12 and would like to thank Nathan for his time, care and attentive professionalism during our transaction. At all times I received a quality service to include returning texts and phone calls quickly and assisting communication with my insurers.

Nathan has a great personality and it was a pleasure to deal with him. I am a car enthusiast and it has always been an ambition of mine to own a Porsche. Thank you for helping me fulfil this aspiration and providing my car in such great condition. I would not hesitate in recommending this company.

Neil, Yeovil.

“In May this year, my husband Mike and I answered an advert for a Eunos Roadster automatic. We made an appointment and went along to view it. The car looked gorgeous and Nathan couldn’t have been more open, friendly and helpful.  After test driving the car there was absolutely no question that I wasn’t going to have it – just a question of Mike getting out his cheque book!

Nathan went to great lengths to go through all the details of the car – including problem areas to look out for and made the whole process of buying a second hand car easy and pleasurable.

I have now had my car 3 months and I wouldn’t swop it for the world.  It has given me so much fun.  For a sports car it’s very comfortable and just such an easy drive.  I have the automatic version which I find handles very well.  Mike is now also thinking of getting an MX5 automatic – another convert – and, having looked at a few MX5s at other dealers, has decided to return to Nathan to source a car for us.

'I came across the South West Roadsters website during an internet search and was impressed enough to telephone and arrange a visit. As soon as I spoke to Nathan on the phone I knew I was speaking to a genuine enthusiast. From the very beginning he could not have been more helpful and reassuring.

When we visited he was very knowledgable about his cars and took time to explain the pros and cons of each model. Nathan is a real specialist and was happy to talk to us about every aspect of the car. He was never pushy and simply let his cars speak for themselves. My wife felt particularly confortable unlike some dealers which speak to women in an extremely condescending way.

The car was in absolutely perfect condition when we collected it and nothing was too much trouble, Nathan even collected me from the train station. We are simply delighted with the car which, despite buying in one of the wettest years on record, has been absolutely brilliant. Nathan made buying this car an absolute pleasure for myself and my wife. We will take the car to him for all of it's service and MOTs. We both feel we are in safe hands and cannot recommend buying a car from him more highly.

Pete and Debs from Gloucestershire.'

Nathan - just a short note to thank you for everything you've done over the last few weeks and for making Shelley very happy - she simply loves the car. The MX5 SE is a stunning example of a car (2000) which is in pristine condition and drives superbly and is such great fun!! It's been a pleasure dealing with such an enthusiast where nothing was too much trouble. We wouldn't hesistate to recommend you to our friends and colleagues.

All the very best wishes, see you soon, Shelley and Paul, near Cardiff.

Wonderful place to buy!

Buying a car is a scary thing, one is parting with wads of hard earned cash and usually never quite know if the result is a dud. Buying from Nathan takes away so many worries, its a real pleasure and one feels somehow "safe". 2 months after buying our 1996 Roadster we are totally in love with it. A wonderful no problem car which is a joy to drive and Nathan has guided us through the process as though we were adopting a new member of the family.

Highly recommended, awesome car and great seller and in Weston too.

Adrian, Weston-super-Mare

"Nathan, on first meeting, immediately stood out as an honest businessman and all my subsequent  transactions with him have served to confirm that initial impression. No doubt you could find early MX5's cheaper but you wont find such carefully picked and presented examples with such good aftersales service.

Nathan is a genuine enthusiast and I believe his knowledge and contacts have found me a wonderful car which has exceeded my expectations as has his attention to detail. Thanks Nathan.

Marc - Malvern

As a single girl it is always interesting how you are treated when trying to buy and sell cars. It was a refreshing change to meet Nathan who, like me, is a fan of these lovely little roadsters. Not only did I buy my new Mk2 from here, I drove my Mk1 to view it and Nathan fixed a couple of things on that one, as well as giving me some good advice. I had to smile when whilst underneath the Mk1 he said “lefty loosie, righty tighty” whilst doing up the nuts – I shall always remember that one!

For those of you swopping from Mk1 to Mk2 take note of the “Hold” button on the gearstick (on automatic car). I was driving to work when the light came on and had no idea what it meant (until I googled it) – that will teach me not to fiddle with the gear knob!

Happy convertible motoring!

Chippenham, Wiltshire

Having decided the Mk2 was the one for us we spent a long time looking and came close to buying

a very low mileage specimen. It was the rust that finally put us off and we are so glad that it did,

otherwise we wouldn't have come across Nathan. His website convinced us that at last we had

found someone who was passionate about the MX5, and equally important, customer service. Our

experience with him exactly matches all the comments in the other testimonials. He met us at the

station and not once did we feel under any pressure - he believes and rightly so, that his cars

always speak for themselves. So, if you are fed up with typical used car dealers, ask Nathan to find

you the car you've always wanted. I promise you it will be worth the wait.

Ceredigion, Wales

I am delighted with my new Mark 2 MX5. I had had my previous one for 15 years so knew what I wanted.  I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Nathan, he gave advice when I sold my old car and produced my new one to an excellent standard and has given very good after sales service. A very professional and honest guy.

Mary, Newton Abbot.

We have just enjoyed a new experience having purchased a MAZDA MX-5 MK’1’ (5 speed) Special in BRG with full tan leather from Nathan Sutton who runs South West Roadsters from Bideford .

If you are seriously interested in purchasing a MAZDA MK 5 then I would seriously suggest you give him a call – YES .

We always end up with something a bit different and this time it’s a 20 year old pop up headlight MK ‘1’ in condition ‘1’ .

I have to say it is very unusual to meet anyone involved in this market sector who is so knowledgeable and straight forward – firstly Nathan understands this model completely and knowing my background  directed us to the pop up headlight model in the first place . He described this car as condition ‘1’ and I was not disappointed when I went to see the car on my way to Cornwall .

What really blew me away with Nathan was the text I had when on the train to Barnstaple to collect the car when he suggested he can arrange the road tax and will fill her up – my 170 mile return drive to North Hampshire was totally stress free . It was not until the following morning that I was able check her over . As a classic car enthusiast of many years I have a reasonable understanding of 4 wheels and I have to say the preparation of the car was totally faultless .

Thank you Nathan for making this such an enjoyable purchase – a real exception these days................................ .

Peter Wallis

North Hampshire

Sadly it’s not every day you meet a straight forward, sincere and honest car retailer. Without reservation I would recommend Southwest Roadsters to anybody looking to invest in a MX5. Nathan is a great guy, very passionate about his cars which are prepared to an extremely high standard and attention to detail. Buy from Nathan with complete confidence and peace of mind that your MX5 will be one of the very best available.

Julian, Brighton East Sussex

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Company Profile

Spactron was established in 2009 as part of Monty Holding SAL. With rising demand on lower cost, higher quality and reliable telecom service, Spactron was able to become a global and fast-growing telecom solutions provider within the Monty Holding group of companies. Today it enjoys a long and proven track record in providing high-quality routes at competitive rates based on reliable technologies, as shown in the exhibits below.

Counting more than 300 active bilateral interconnections through PTTs, Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), alternative operators, international carriers, calling cards' distributors, OTT’s, cable companies and service providers; Spactron always offers its customers best-quality routes at the most competitive rates anywhere in the world.

Destination Specialists

In Q4 2016, Spactron has launched the Destination Specialists initiative where a dedicated destination manager is accountable for a group of 5 -10 territories, and this includes continuous testing, monitoring, trouble shooting, adding back-up suppliers and rate reductions. Spactron aims to attract all free float traffic from its partners by priding that its A2Z is fully managed.

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  • Reliable and effective support
  • Fast and efficient reactivity
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Spactron is a leading Global Provider of International Wholesale Voice Carrier

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Proven Expertise

We possess an extensive knowledge of local and emerging telecom markets in addition to global telecom market dynamics, enabling us to transport millions of minutes over TDM/VoIP networks with a global coverage.

Customer-centric Strategy

We enable carriers, calling cards' distributors and operators to further grow and generate profits, by continuously keeping them at the heart of our business

Ongoing Flexibility

To fit our clients’ different needs and budgets, we offer customized international wholesale voice packages at competitive rates to any destination in the world with our complete range of interconnections.

Engagement Options

We provide prospective partners with the choice of signing the contract with Seychelles Offshore or with a UK entity and dealing either with Lebanese or UK banks.

Commercial Terms

We are neutral in the application of billing and payment terms: pre-paid, post-paid, netting and with invoicing service paces in regular trends on the market; depending on the credit rating.

Service Level

In order to abide by the Service Level Agreements and our own level of QoS, we propose to our partners to use separate trunking for CLI and for non-CLI, each with a distinct rate sheet, but same invoice.

Premium Quality

We ensure premium quality routes with reliable TDM & IP networks for best call completion. We also conduct real-time monitoring of quality parameters and proactive daily tests for quality assurance.

Qualified Customer Service

We have an experienced support team of local and foreign experts who is available 24/7 a week, in addition to providing you with a fast response to all trouble tickets in 60 minutes.

Online-platform Convenience

We can give you access to a web-based account management interface that enables you to view your daily traffic and CDRs as well as to open trouble tickets online.

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Spactron has the following goals and objectives

Unlimited Destinations

Offer unlimited traffic destinations for partners with customized quality and convenience of prices.

Company Growth

Maintain a constant company growth despite the saturation of the telecommunication market

Level of Service

Differentiate ourselves from competitors in terms of level of service, quality provided, growth, customization, structure and personnel.

Build our Credibility

Build our credibility by offering accuracy and transparency in service to all partners.

While you're still haven't set sail, others have already started. It's time for you to follow the wave because success won't wait

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" maximize international wholesale interconnection coverage
with voice carriers and operators"

To be the preferred carrier of choice and the leading telecom solutions provider by maximizing international wholesale interconnection coverage with voice carriers and operators around the world.

To provide and deliver international wholesale voice traffic and global connection coverage to operators, carriers and distributors around the world, while preserving customer satisfaction and quality of service throughout our work.

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Direct Termination

Spactron offers wholesale voice services to mobile operators, MVNOs and PTTs enabling them to grow their value and portfolios while decreasing their expenses.

With Spactron’s feature-rich and high-call quality international voice termination solutions specifically designed to meet GSM, CDMA, WLL and fixed-wireless mobile operators’ requirements, our customers can deliver innovative services in their home markets while adding new sources of revenue to their business line.

We help operators build bilateral quality routes with their strategic destinations, allowing them to avoid intermediaries and possible loss of control on the end-to-end call. Bypassing intermediaries allows operators to lower their costs and opens the door to committed volumes that would mutually reduce tariffs.

Features & Benefits

  • We guarantee exceptional voice quality for international calls at the best available market rates according to your quality parameters
  • We provide 24/7 customer support on priority
  • Depending on your requirements, we can interconnect via IP and TDM through facilities located in the UK and Germany, respectively
  • We ensure smooth hassle-free interconnection
  • We can use any codec translation for VoIP

Carrier Relations

By directly dealing with carriers, we provide them with flexible payment terms according to each business case’s profitability. In general, Spactron favors balanced traffic to avoid bank payment delays and related financial expenses.

Features & Benefits

  • We keep our A to Z lists updated and provide a weekly push-list based on our bestselling CLI routes.
  • Our strategic direct destinations are manually tested at least 3 times per day
  • We provide Non-CLI destinations upon request, sourced from trusted suppliers
  • We have no size limitations for signing with carriers as long as the business case is positive and the credit information is satisfactory.
  • We also offer non-CLI A2Z lists

Broadband IPX

Spactron Broadband customers get high voice call quality at competitive international termination rates with premium voice services. Our network identifies the most cost-effective routes based on real-time analysis of voice traffic loads, availability, and pricing according to your service level.

The Broadband IPX solutions are ideal for both large and medium-size businesses, enabling our corporate partners to deliver reliable VoIP telephony services to their customers

Features & Benefits

  • We provide our partners with consistent, high-quality call completion anywhere at low costs
  • Our strategic direct destinations are manually tested at least 3 times per day.
  • We offer a fast, simple and cost-efficient way to interconnect to our VoIP or TDM network.
  • We have a state-of-the-art Least Cost Routing system (LCR) that enables us to match the required quality at the best rate.

International Gateway Management Services

In light of the increasingly challenging telecommunications market, Spactron steps in to help you centralize and overcome your profit margins and collection difficulties by ensuring you maintain a profitable international operation.

With our International Gateway Management Services, you can reduce your exposure to low margins, disputes and billing problems while focusing on developing your core business and multiplying your key destinations.

Features & Benefits

  • Our scope of work includes Revenue Assurance and Fraud Management services in addition to rating, routing and billing solutions.
  • By partnering with Spactron for voice outsourcing, you won’t need to heavily invest in IP infrastructure and automated systems. All you need to do is tell us where to route your traffic and our team will do the rest.
  • We help you provide your customers with quality routes at competitive rates to any destination in the world.

Media Traffic

Keeping up with the latest innovations in the telecom world, Spactron brings you its Media Traffic solutions based on voice processing applications linked to premium numbers. Using this interactive technology, callers will dial a specific premium number which will connect them to an automated menu counting several options. Callers can then select their option of interest by pressing the corresponding number on their phone’s keypad.

Media Traffic solutions are a great way of generating income from calls. You can choose the premium numbers that are best suited for your business and start generating traffic to your network as of now!

Spactron’s Media Traffic applications comprise a wide spectrum of services from which you can benefit, including TV show call-ins, voting and polling, live chat, horoscopes, music, entertainment, sweepstakes, games, and contests to name a few.

Features & Benefits

  • We provide a wide range of prefix choices and a large variety of reliable premium rate numbers.
  • Our Media Traffic services transport voice, data and online information that are accessible via international public phone networks.
  • We manage termination to various international destinations around the world.
  • We guarantee call quality and your subscribers’ satisfaction.

Voice Applications

Getting a step closer to end users, Spactron has launched the Spactron and MontyCall Applications, on both IOS and Android platforms, entirely FREE mobile applications allowing users to make worldwide calls at cheap prices.

With the Spactron and MontyCall Mobile App, customers can enjoy best-quality calls while staying connected to loved ones, friends and businesses all around the world, without having to worry about expensive international phone bills.

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  • We ensure premium voice quality.
  • We bring you a user-friendly application, available in 9 languages and compatible with iOS and Android-operating devices.
  • We offer cheap international call rates to more than 230 countries around the world.
  • We enable you to call mobile and land lines with FREE calls to the U.S.A. and Canada.

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Politician Cem Özdemir is set to soon become Germany's first national party leader of Turkish descent. As head of the Green Party, he will break through a glass ceiling that still persists for most of the country's estimated 2.5 million ethnic Turks.

By Michael Giglio

Green Party chairman-designee Cem Özdemir: "The number of German voters with migrant backgrounds is increasing -- not only Turks, but other communities as well."

Green Party chairman-designee Cem Özdemir: "The number of German voters with migrant backgrounds is increasing -- not only Turks, but other communities as well."

Cem Özdemir raises his vodka-orange and winks.

He seems to relax. There was a crowd outside the bar, packed into Berlin's KulturBrauerei for the mid-September Radio Multikulti festival, and the way to the small upstairs table had been full of random greetings and handshakes.

Özdemir became a political cult hero in 1994, when, at 28, he became the first person of Turkish descent to enter Germany's parliament, the Bundestag. Now an influential member of the European Parliament in Brussels with three books and countless public appearances under his belt, the charismatic politician recently acquired the aura of a future titan within the country's influential Green Party. Nine days earlier, Volker Ratzmann withdrew from the November 14 race for the party's top leadership post, clearing the way for Özdemir to claim another high-profile milestone as the first member of an ethnic minority to lead a German national party.

Drink in hand, wearing jeans and a grey blazer along with his trademark beatnik sideburns, and surrounded at last by his wife and some friends, he now takes the opportunity to give a brief history of the Turkish term for "cheers."

It started when the American military occupied Istanbul after World War II, he explains over the rock music from the stage below. "Serefe" derives from the English "sheriff" and is used in semi-formal situations. Best friends or brothers, meanwhile, would say "deputy," and you use the deferential "marshall" with people like your boss.

"By the way," he says after taking a few sips. "Don't ever tell that to a Turkish person. Because I just made it up."

Özdemir, who was born and raised in conservative Swabia, a region in the southern German state of Baden-Württemburg, has riffed on his role as de facto spokesman for the Turkish people since the days when schoolmates approached him and asked questions about things like how Muslims drink. (The response then was an elaborate ritual that involved sprinkling the drink in everyone's face, in the spirit of Islam's call for sharing. Özdemir is a self-described secular Muslim.) Known for his impeccable High German, he also speaks the Swabian dialect, something he likes to use as a "friendly provocation" to those who consider him a foreigner.

But his Turkish roots help to define him as well. The son of guest workers, his books have titles like "Currywurst and Döner," "I am a Native" and "Turkey." He decided to run for the national parliament after a 1993 arson attack in Solingen killed five Turkish women and children, he says, "in order to help symbolize that things are changing, just by having a foreign-sounding name, a name which doesn't sound like a typical German name."

Özdemir got his start in environmental politics, but upon his arrival in the Bundestag he was tasked with integration and immigration. Özcan Mutlu, a Green member of the Berlin parliament, calls that political portfolio "box with a tag: Migrant/Integration issues" -- a political purgatory to which ethnic Turks have long been confined. Özdemir has managed to escape it by establishing himself as decidedly more than just a Turkish spokesman.

"If I were somebody who stood as a symbol, who wasn't really competing, it would have been maybe easier. We had that type of candidate for a while," Özdemir says. "That has changed with my generation, because we don't want that. We want to be where the others are. And we want to compete."

'You Are always the Turkish One'

Of the 82 million people living in Germany, the 2.5 million ethnic Turks form the largest minority. Since first arriving as guest workers in the 1960s, however, they have remained estranged from mainstream society. This holds true in politics, where just five of the Bundestag's 613 members claim Turkish heritage and the number of Turks holding elected office throughout all levels of government -- including local, state and national -- typically hovers around 80.

Those who do get elected find what Lale Akgün, a Social Democrat in the Bundestag, describes as a "glass ceiling" once in office.

"This society thinks very ethnically," she says. "You are always the Turkish one. So it's very difficult to be a normal member of a party."

Mutlu, who oversees education, recalls struggling to convince his Green colleagues that politicians with immigrant backgrounds could address things other than migrant issues. He says Özdemir faces the same problem with the general public, which he believes remains hesitant about having ethnic-Turkish politicians in positions of power.

"He has to convince many, many people that he is the right person," Mutlu says. "There are still some people who don't agree with the idea of having a person of Turkish descent running for chairman."

But it's not just voters who need to be convinced.

After he decided to run for his party's chair, Özdemir's staff started a Facebook group called "Yes We Cem." It has 293 members. (Barack Obama's, by comparison, has over 700,000.) Grassroots campaigns just aren't the same in Germany.

Unlike in the United States, in Germany it is party officials who determine who makes it onto ballots. Writer Mely Kiyak, whose book "10 for Germany" details the obstacles facing Turkish politicians, including Özdemir, believes ethnic minorities are kept out of direct elections and are buried near the bottom of party lists that together fill the seats in parliament.

"This is the problem that every member of every party from left to right is talking about. And the reason the parties are giving to us is this: We don't think with your name and your look we've got a chance to win many votes," she says. "In Germany you cannot decide to get power. There always has to be someone who gives you power."

A Failed Effort to Return to the Bundestag

A painful reminder of how tough it can be for a politician to take his fate into his own hands came for Özdemir last Saturday, when a party vote in Baden-Württemberg ended his bid to return to the Bundestag. In a political system that stresses party over personality, a relatively fresh face is unlikely to enjoy such a quick and easy ascent.

Thought to be a shoe-in, Özdemir suffered an embarrassing defeat in a state party vote on Saturday.

Thought to be a shoe-in, Özdemir suffered an embarrassing defeat in a state party vote on Saturday.

Traditionally, the female and male co-chairs of the Green Party have been restricted from holding seats in parliament. That rule, however, appeared to have eased after Claudia Roth -- who is expected to continue as her party's co-chair alongside Özdemir -- topped the list of candidates in Bavaria in 2002, claiming the seat she had vacated one year earlier. Özdemir seemed all but certain to win a spot on the ballot for federal elections in his home state.

There are grumblings that some purported allies pulled their support, wary that Özdemir was becoming too big a star. Kiyak believes the snub had more to do with jealousy and an old-fashioned power struggle than with race.

"The older generation is like a club, and he is new," she says. "They don't want him to be a member."

Özdemir vowed on Monday to continue his push to become party chair and remains unopposed in the race. And despite his setback in Baden-Württemburg, his rise to party chief will also mark his political comeback on Germany's national political scene after his abrupt departure six years ago.

Despite easily winning a third term, Özdemir left the Bundestag in 2002. He had been tangled in a minor scandal, along with several other politicians, for using bonus miles earned while on government business for private trips, and was then caught in a more serious bind for borrowing money from a public relations mogul at friendly rates. It may have provided his best chance to break free of the migrant mold, which persisted even after he spent his second term as party spokesman on domestic affairs, a time during which he worked to liberalize naturalization laws.

"Cem was always viewed as a migrant politician who speaks on migrant issues," says Adam Hunter, who ran the European Parliament campaign Özdemir launched after spending a year as a fellow at the German Marshall Fund in Washington, DC. "He didn't want to be type-cast."

Özdemir returned to the political fray with what Hunter calls a "full-time, national campaign" in the American style -- a schedule packed with speeches and public appearances.

"We went everywhere," Hunter, now based in the US, says. "I don't know any other candidate of any party who did that."

In Brussels, while maintaining his focus on immigration and integration, Özdemir has also served on the European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee and developed into a respected voice on international issues. Hunter says his combination of foreign policy and migration credentials makes him the "obvious candidate" for the party chair.

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Hunter Pro-C Transformer, Controller, or PCM Station module

Hello Newbie Here. I have replaced the transformer due to "No-AC" on display of my Hunter Pro-C pc300i older model. I checked the voltage output of transformer and it reads ~29V. When connected to the pins/screws the voltage reads 14V. Now the strange part is when I slide the "Power Lock" to the "Power OFF" position the voltage changes to ~29V. Does this mean that one of the 3 PCM modules(8 stations) is fried? If so, how do I determine which PCM module is having the issue?

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Thursday, May 17th 2018, 5:13am

Take all the modules out all but the main module. Do you still have the problem?
If not, put the modules back in one at a time. See what happens.

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Hunter Pro C/ PCM-300/Transformer

I too, have same issue.
1. I removed only the wiring to individual stations (Base and PCM-300 modules, terminals 1 thru 6...leaving the rest of the wiring intact) total of 6 stations.
2. Powered up controller....same issue...voltage drops to 14 vac.
3. Removed pcm-300 expansion module and powered up...voltage remained at 24vac.
4. Rewired base module to to test each individual station and all 6 stations work. (that tells me there are no issues with solenoids and associated wiring).
5. Could not reset controller with PCM300 installed because of low voltage and chance of smoking another transformer and a constant "no ac" showing in display.(No way of knowing if reset would have posted by other members saying this could possibly fix some issues with pcm-300
6. Conclusion .....PCM-300 is toast...Unless someone has a repair workaround for the PCM300 module.

Now question I spend $25 on new module for a 10 yr old controller or go ahead and replace with newer model controller...lcd displays do seem to have a limited life span on most things I have owned

Any advice would be appreciated

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several weeks ago, i mentioned a job the Dallas Stars hired me for & now that the finished product* is online & hitting mailboxes, i figured it was time to revisit the experience. stars4fan shop paraphernalia | the great Razor Reaugh goes over his game notes as the players arrive.

over two different evenings, i was given an amazing level of access to the team & the building - which is something i can't take any credit for. Colin & John, the two people who should be atop your "people i wish i knew at the Dallas Stars" list, did a tremendous job of making everything i asked for a reality. i was apparently the first photographer allowed up into the rafters (during play) in 5 years - for any sport. they got me into the locker room as the guys got ready. i practically stood on the bench for most of one period.

all of this allowed me to see and show the game in a really unique way and i walked away having learned a few things about a sport i love a ton.

stars5Steve Ott & James Neal exit a pre-game meeting | Mike Ribeiro draws a play on the boards for his linemates

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stars2a minor scuffle after the whistle | Ott looks to the Detroit bench and does what he does best

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Girls Inc. of SWCT- Greenwich Summer camp girls visited the SoundWaters in Stamford and sailed the day away! While learning all about ecology and biology, the girls got to see first-hand the amazing world within our waters. The girls investigated how plants and animals survive daily environmental changes, examine macro and microscopic organisms, raised the sails and more!

Sadly, the girls also got to see the negative impact of trash and other objects discarded into our waters. Armed with the tenacity that Girls Inc. girls are known for, our girls have made the commitment to keep our waters clear and safe and are actively taking on the leadership roles and spreading the word. Girls Inc. of SWCT continues to offer fun hands-on learning experiences everyday as part of their Summer Camp.

GISWCT’s camp this year is chock full of field trips, speakers, activities and adventures all designed to prevent summer learning loss with fun, educational, hands-on programs. The day time camp program runs through August 23rd. Girls can participate for the entire summer or on a weekly basis. Space is limited, but new registrations are being accepted. Call 203-756-4639 or for additional information.

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Stanza Big Data visualisation

Title. Mind Map. All The Books Ever.

Context. How do we see all the information all the flowing fluid stuff thats all around us. This data visualisation artwork is a a poetic interpretation made using custom computer code which becomes a software system that can been seen online through a browser. Data has become the medium of the age and it can be offers insight into the way our world is given shape and meaning.

In this case what we see are the paths traveled by all the books taken out of Milton Keynes library over the last five years. There are 160,000 books in the massive data visualization system. It appears as a 3d space, a hybrid map of the movements of the books to their destination. The books travel down roads and paths to roundabouts to peoples houses. The books are shown traveling to the postcode destination. This massive data visualization moves organically orbiting around the library at the center of activity. It's a hub of knowledge spreading through the town creating a new world a new space. The data artwork becomes a new map of knowledge.

Exhibitions. To be installed as large projectors.

Milton Keynes Libraries as part of The Digitalis Programme. 2015
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Click here to enter and experience the artwork online.

Available for touring and exhibitions. Best shown on large projector.

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Stanza Big Data visualisation

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Commissioned by Milton Keynes Libraries and funded by Arts Council England as part of The Digitalis Programme.


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Andy Manley, Vanessa Rigg, Heather Fulton

Andy Manley is a theatre artist based in the UK.  He creates performances largely through devising, though has worked on several written projects. He directs or performs depending on what feels right for the project. He started to make his own work in 2006. Before that he was an actor.  Andy works with a number of artists and collaborators to create his shows. Over the last few years he has specialised in creating performances for children and latterly work for the very young.

Vanessa Rigg is a theatre practitioner, performer, director and arts development officer. She is currently working as part of the Creative Learning team with Renfrewshire Leisure, specialising in cultural experiences for early years. She has performed and toured extensively in the UK and Europe with Footsbarn Theatre and Teatro ao Largo. She also has an early years theatre, music and dance performance on tour called Swoosh.

Heather Fulton is a theatre director, drama facilitator and Co-Artistic Director of award-winning children’s theatre company Frozen Charlotte. Heather began her professional career as Trainee Director with Imaginate and Catherine Wheels Theatre Company. Since then she has worked with Visible Fictions Theatre Company, The Lyceum, macrobert arts, Aberdeen Performing Arts, Dundee Rep and The National Theatre of Scotland.

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The Starcatchers pilot project was established in 2006 as a mean of exploring theatre for the very young in Scotland and also as a creative intervention between North Edinburgh Arts Centre and childcare settings in the community.

The project was funded by the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA), the City of Edinburgh Council and Scottish Arts Council and delivers 2 phases of artist residency.

The first phase was delivered by Andy Manley and Vanessa Rigg who together made Little Light, a production which captured the imaginations of hundreds of babies in the area and also toured to theatres across Scotland in a subsequent tour. During his residency, Andy Manley also created My House, another production which showed audiences in Scotland that it was possible to create innovative theatre experiences for very young children. My House went on to tour to festivals and theatres across the UK, to Europe and also to the New Victory Theatre in New York.

The second residency phase was led by artist Heather Fulton who had previously created a production for 2-5 year olds called Moussa’s Castle. Together with a creative team which included Katy Wilson, Greg Sinclair, Ros Sydney and Ximena Vengoechea, Heather created a performance installation called Peep which explored the boundaries between play and performance.

In addition to the residencies, the pilot project also presented the first Starcatchers International Symposium in February 2007 which explored questions around why and how you create performances for the very young. With performances from Starcatchers Artists and Oily Cart and presentations from Colwyn Trevarthen and Wolfgang Schneider, this event was instrumental in the development of this art-form in Scotland.

Supporting all of this work, was an action research study delivered by Dr Susan Young from the University of Exeter and Dr Niki Powers from the University of Edinburgh. This report explored how the young children who came to performances or workshops engaged with the experiences they were having and this laid the foundation for greater understanding of how very young children engage with creative activity in Scotland.

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As I’ve mentioned before, press releases that don’t really contain science are one of my pet peeves. That said, one such press release came across my inbox this morning and made me giggle happily. The image was of the Crab Nebula (above left: credit: NAOJ); a nearby supernova remnant formed in 1054. The telescope in question was Subaru; an 8.2-m telescope in Hawaii operated by Japan’s National Institutes of Natural...

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