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A lottery to determine the top four spots on the ballot will be Dec. 20. |
Incumbent John Miller decided against seeking re-election. He served on the board since 2009. |
In Community High School District 99, five candidates will contend for three seats on the board. |
Newcomers Joanna Vasquez Drexler, a Downers Grove resident, and Donald Erickson of Woodridge join incumbents Michael Davenport, Donald Renner and Nancy Kupka on the April 2, 2019, ballot. |
Kupka of Woodridge was elected to the board in 2011 and is the current board president. Davenport also was elected in 2011. Renner joined the board in 2015. Davenport and Renner are Downers Grove residents. |
Greeley’s only roller rink is no more, putting away the skates after eight decades that spanned the Great Depression and disco. |
Warnoco West, 5807 20th St., quietly closed July 31 as both the owners and regular customers struggled with changing times. |
McDonald spent much of the 1960s shuffling her children back and forth to practice and competitions at Warnoco. |
The original skating rink opened in 1921 at 1403 2nd St. Warrack Norcross purchased the rink in 1935 and named it Warnoco. The rink opened at its west Greeley location in 1980. |
Owned and operated by Norcross’ son and daughter-in-law, J.W. and Marilyn Norcross, Warnoco has been a community favorite, playing host to school dances, church fund-raisers and countless birthday parties. |
Many competitive skating teams also have called Warnoco home. For 54 years, the rink hosted the Rocky Mountain States Roller Skating Championships. In fact, after J.W. and Marilyn made the decision to sell, they delayed making the announcement for a couple of weeks until Warnoco’s competitive team returned from a natio... |
The Warnoco building is for sale, although no buyers — skating companies or otherwise — have come forward. The hundreds of pairs of skates, however, have found a goodhome — a roller rink in Texas. |
James Shavick, majority shareholder of Canadian network OUTtv, has bought out minority shareholders Pink Triangle Press and Les Tomlin's Peace Point Entertainment Group. |
James Shavick, majority shareholder of Canadian network OUTtv, has bought out minority shareholders Pink Triangle Press and Les Tomlin’s Peace Point Entertainment Group. |
Shavick and partner Joy MacPhail have taken their stake in the gay and lesbian specialty channel from 52% to around 95%. |
Pink Triangle Press is cashing out of OUTtv and the TV platform after a decade of ownership to focus on the Internet and the mobile space, company president Ken Popert said in a statement. |
“It has been an incredible journey being part of OUTtv for the past nine years. I know OUTtv will continue to thrive under the ongoing leadership of James Shavick and Brad Danks and wish them continued success with the business,” Peace Point’s Tomlin added in his own statement. |
Shavick and McPhail consolidating their hold on OUTtv comes as COO Brad Danks is steadily taking the Canadian specialty channel from the fringes of the TV dial to targeting a more mainstream audience. |
Tuesday, May 9th: Looking for a job? SMC’s going to have their semi-annual Job Fair located at the Main Quad from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Come and talk with employers from all over Los Angeles who are looking to hire students just like you. |
Tuesday, May 9th: In honor of Bike Month, the SMC Bike Club will be hosting a Bike Maintenance Workshop in front of the library from 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
Saturday, May 13th: Don’t forget to support our very own track and field team during the SoCal Finals at Cerritos College at 9 a.m. |
Saturday, May 13th: TheCity of West Hollywood presents the 11th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference and Reception from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. at the West Hollywood Park Auditorium. It’s $15 for full-time students. Go to WEHOWLC.ORG for more details. |
Last but not least, Happy Mother’s Day to all you mamas put there! As for all you kids, don’t forget to hug a mom this Sunday! |
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, what is Luminato after all? |
The other day, Naomi Campbell, the new artistic director of Toronto's Luminato festival, spoke to The Globe and Mail about the yearly event's mission in general and the 2019 programming in particular. The conversation's first topic was House of Mirrors, a giant outdoor installation of reflection and disorientation that... |
"It's confusing and delightful and surprising," Campbell said, speaking about the glassy spectacle. |
"You think you know where you are and where you're going, but what you thought was an open space is actually a mirror." |
The lack of certainty, the giddiness, the unexpected. Wondering about where one is and where one is going. Wait, is Campbell talking about House of Mirrors or is she talking about Luminato itself? |
Founded in 2007, Luminato sprung to life as a well-funded multidisciplinary happening and international affair. Over its lifespan, the amorphous festival has zigged, zagged and developed a flair for presenting arts and ideas in unexpected places, while challenging audiences to get a handle on what the early-summer shin... |
In 2009, Luminato brought in the RedBall Project, an enormous, bouncy thing of self-announced colour that showed up here, there and somewhere else. The following summer saw the arrival of Ship O' Fools, a salvaged 30-foot boat from Hong Kong that made its way unannounced to the landlocked Trinity-Bellwoods Park. |
The installation, by Canadian artists George Bures Miller and Janet Cardiff, was presented as a wandering vessel - another metaphor, perhaps, for a Luminato looking to find its arts-and-cultural foothold and raison d'être in a city chock full of festivals and entertainment options. |
The culmination of curious things in curious places happened three years ago, when Luminato expensively converted the long-mothballed Hearn Generating Station as its festival hub for 2016. The ambitious one-off presentation at the Hearn was a celebration of the festival's 10 seasons of existence and an extravagant fare... |
Weisbrodt's successor, the Australian dynamo Josephine Ridge, took over with a mandate to better engage Luminato with its home country and to forge relationships with Toronto's arts community. Faced with what she saw as unworkable budgetary constraints, however, Ridge resigned last year, which brings us to Campbell, de... |
Campbell's vision for Luminato is in line with the course laid out by Ridge. "It's a combination of international, national and local productions and installations, presented in the same context and same level," she explained, speaking in the festival's rented offices at Artscape Youngplace, a community cultural hub in... |
What Luminato goers can expect are local and national works on the cusp of travelling internationally and international works that aren't quite the right fit for Toronto's other presenters. An example of the latter at this year's festival, which takes place at various venues from June 7 to 23, is Triptych (Eyes of One ... |
It's the kind of "see it here first" show - in Canada or otherwise - that Luminato wishes to offer. |
Something such as Obeah Opera is a different Luminato animal. From the Toronto-based Nicole Brooks, the production is an a cappella retelling of the Salem witch trials, but from the perspective of Caribbean slave women. |
Various iterations of the sungthrough musical have appeared in Toronto for the past decade, but now the "full vision" of the presentation, according to Campbell, will see the light of day. "We have the resources to make the show Nicole always imagined," she said of the two-hour production that runs June 11 to 22 at the... |
Campbell also sees touring possibilities for Hell's Fury: The Hollywood Songbook, a co-production with Soundstreams that was workshopped at last year's Luminato. The baritone Russell Braun portrays the life of Hanns Eisler, a mid-century Austrian composer and Bertolt Brecht collaborator. |
"It's an example of a big player in an intimate space," Campbell said of the Braun-starring musical theatre piece that runs June 19 to 23 at Harbourfront Centre Theatre. |
Although Harbourfront is not a festival hub exactly, plenty of Luminato action (including House of Mirrors) will happen there - this year and summers to come. |
Asked about Luminato's mostly declining budget over the years, Campbell admitted that "It's a different climate than it was 15 years ago." Back then, Luminato was flush with startup funds and in benefit of local, provincial and federal governments aiming to boost tourism in post-SARS Toronto. Its modest budget for 2019... |
With a Doug Ford-led Progressive Conservative government looking for costs to cut, funding from the province's Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport could be in danger. In defence of Luminato, Campbell points to the tourists her festival brings to the city and the export possibilities of showcased Luminato commissions... |
Still, she admits, "It's a tricky time for everybody." |
Referring to this year's programming and and to future festivals, Campbell also mentioned the "increased box office potential" of its productions. Perhaps Luminato could use a slogan to attract new audiences and attention. We hear "Yours to Discover" is now available. |
Luminato runs June 7 to 23, at various Toronto venues. |
Naomi Campbell, artistic director of Luminto, says today is 'a different climate than it was 15 years ago' in terms of arts funding, when governments were looking to boost tourism in Toronto after the outbreak of SARS. The festival's 2019 budget is about $6-million. |
Before becoming artistic director, Campbell was a full-time producer starting in 2013, and deputy artistic director as of 2017. |
Toshiba's latest laptop is the Kirabook, a high-quality 13.3-inch Ultrabook. |
Toshiba is known for its good design and affordable price, its trying something new its Kira-branded products. These are Toshiba's new premium line of Windows 8 computers, and they come with a hefty price tag to match. |
Let's get this out of the way: the Kirabook is expensive. It starts at $1,599.99, but that's not even for the touchscreen model. The touchscreen Kirabook retails for $1,799.99 and the most expensive model with a more powerful processor is $1,999.99. And since Windows 8 is pretty annoying to use if you don't have a touc... |
But for some, the price may be worth it. |
To compensate for the high price tag, Toshiba has bundled a two-year limited warranty that includes 24/7 phone support, two years of Norton Online Backup, Norton Internet Security, and Norton Anti-Theft. You also get Adobe Reader, full versions of Adobe Photoshop Elements 11, and Adobe Premier Elements 11. If you add u... |
The Kirabook's main staple is its high-resolution screen. It's one of the first Windows 8 laptops available with a display comparable to the super-sharp one on the MacBook Pro. The touchscreen is very durable too because it uses the same Gorilla Glass found on many smartphones and tablets. |
Some other important specs: all models come with 256 GB of storage, 8 GB of RAM, Bluetooth, HDMI (for connecting to your TV or HD monitors), a SD card slot for more storage, and three USB 3.0 ports. |
In short, it's best to think of the Kirabook as a cross between the thin and light MacBook Air mixed with the power of the MacBook Pro. |
The Kirabook is crafted from a magnesium alloy, and Toshiba says this material is over 100% stronger than the aluminum alloy used in the MacBook Air. Unfortunately, it doesn't feel as good. That magnesium is closer to plastic than metal. |
The keyboard is comfortable to type on and the keys are back lit. Battery life clocks in at six hours and 10 minutes. In real world use we got around five hours, which isn't bad considering that high-resolution display probably uses up a lot of power. |
Included with the $1999.99 model we tested is an Intel Core i7 processor that pushes up to 3.1GHz, coupled with integrated HD graphics. Also included with the top-tier model is Windows 8 Pro, a beefier version of Windows 8 that boasts many addition features like enhanced data protection, and other features the average ... |
Windows 8 Pro on the Kirabook operates as you would expect, just like any other Windows 8 device. |
The high-resolution screen means you get crisp text and amazing HD video, but a ton of available apps are not optimized for the screen so they end up looking pixelated and frankly, not good. |
Toshiba really poured a lot of effort into the Kirabook's design, but it still looks a lot like Apple's MacBook Air, something that many Windows laptops fall prey to. |
When compared to Apple's laptops, the Kirabook seems extremely expensive. Yes you get an extra USB 3.0 port (all the MacBooks only have 2 USB 2.0 ports), and a touchscreen, but that's really the only real difference. |
The MacBook Air is lighter and its resolution isn't bad at 1,440 by 900. It's also nearly $1,000 cheaper. If you really want a high-quality screen, Apple's Retina MacBook Pro, while not as light, has a higher resolution than the Kirabook measuring 2,560 by 1,600 with 220 pixels per inch. That will only set you back $1,... |
Apple's MacBook Air on the left and Toshiba's Kirabook on the right. |
A major downfall with the Kirabook is its speakers. Toshiba packed in Harman/Kardon stereo speakers and DTS Studio Sound, but these names mean nothing because the speakers are placed on the bottom of the device, so the sound is pretty muffled when using the computer on your lap or a flat surface. |
Overall, the Kirabook is launching at a bad time and a very expensive price tag. It's packed with a ton of nice specs and features, but isn't worth spending $1,799.99, unless you absolutely must have a gorgeous screen running Windows 8. |
Don't get me wrong, the Kirabook isn't a bad device, and if you're looking for something slim, compact, and of a high build quality, then you should certainly consider it. But you should also pay attention to some of Apple's similar offerings because a lot of them give you more bang for your buck, not to mention in-per... |
If you don't have a lot of expendable income and are just looking for a computer that you can use for word processing, surfing the internet, and consuming content, then the Kirabook is not for you. There are a ton of cheaper Windows 8 alternatives. |
Tragedy struck Friday at miner Vale S.A.’s Córrego do Feijão mine in Brumadinho (in the southeastern Brazilian state of Minas Gerais). |
According to Reuters, a dam breach at the mine led to the deaths of at least 60 people, with rescue missions in progress that could see the death toll rise. As of Sunday evening, more than 300 people were still missing, Vale said. |
The most recent dam breach comes after a dam collapse at Vale’s Samarco mine in November 2015, which left 19 dead. |
In a release Monday, the miner said it was forming a pair of committees to deal with the aftermath of the dam breach. |
“The first Independent Committee will be dedicated to follow-up on the measures taken to support the victims and the recovery of the areas affected by the breach of the dam, assuring that all necessary resources will be applied – ‘CIAE for Support and Recovery’,” the company states. |
The miner also announced the non-payment of dividends, among other financial actions, as it suspended its Financial Remuneration Policy. Vale also announced the suspension of the variable remuneration payment for executives. |
“The Board of Directors remains in readiness and following the developments of the events related to the dam breach and it will take necessary additional measures,” the company said. |
Vale shares have plunged over 20% since the Friday tragedy. |
In addition to the human toll, the disaster introduces supply uncertainty in the global iron ore market, as iron ore prices surged in the wake of the disaster. |
The Córrego de Feijão mine, part of Vale’s Paraopebas Complex, produced 7.8 million tons of iron ore in 2017 and 8.5 million tons in 2018, out of a total of 26.3 million tons and 27.3 million tons for the Paraopebas Complex, respectively. |
Brazil is the world’s second-largest producer of iron ore, behind only Australia. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, Brazilian iron ore production in 2017 reached 440 million tons. |
What if you had to choose between Kanye, Scott Disick, and Tyga? |
On Jan. 17, Khloé Kardashian stopped by Watch What Happens: Live with Andy Cohen and played a game of Plead the Fifth. |
For one of the questions, Cohen asked her who she'd shag, marry, and kill out of her sisters' significant others: Kanye, Scott Disick, and Tyga. |
To no one's surprise, Khloé immediately said she'd marry Kanye. Then, after a few moments, she chose to shag Scott and kill Tyga. |
But wanted to clarify, "there's no reason why." |
Which is basically confirmation that she has all the reasons in the world. |
Mumbai: Thousands of candidates including official party candidates and many disgruntled by their respective parties listing them as independents, have filed their nominations for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls since January 27 till Friday. |
No correct figure of total candidates who filed nominations is available so far. While news agency PTI reported that 2,718 candidates have filed nominations, The Hindu in its report said a total of 8,041 candidates have filed nomination papers till Friday. |
Friday was the final day for filing of papers, a statement issued by civic administration said. Election Commission hopes that many candidates will withdraw nominations by February 7 - the last day to do so. |
Online filing of nominations for 227 electoral wards began from January 27 and ended on Friday. The polls are scheduled to be held on February 21 and the results will be declared on February 23. |
"Since most of the nominations were to be filed today itself, therefore, proper security arrangements were put in place at the respective ward offices," a senior BMC official said on Friday. |
Among the candidates who filed their nomination papers are 61 of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) and 195 candidates are of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP). |
Abu Asim Azmi led Samajwadi Party (SP) has given party tickets to 85 candidates. Among them are 55 Muslims. |
Due to rebellion within the party the Congress did not publicly release the official list of candidates, instead issued the AB form directly to the shortlised candidates. The Congress had earlier released a list containing names of 115 candidates. But, after dissent within the party, especially against Sanjay Nirupam, ... |
However Congress sources said among the 227 candidates who are contesting BMC elections, 38 are Muslims. Among them are Qamar Jahan Moeen Siddiqui (Ward no. 34), Salma Almekar (Ward no. 48), Fehmeeda Shaikh (Ward no. 49), Arzoo Hanif Malbari (Ward no. 56), Feroze Ahm Shah (Ward no. 62), Meher Mohsin Haider (Ward no. 66... |
Ashraf Azmi (Ward no. 165), Dilshad Azmi (Ward no. 167) who are contesting as Congress candidates are sitting Samajwadi Party (SP) candidates. |
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) of Raj Thackeray released the names of 203 party candidates on the final day of nominations Friday. |
The Shiv Sena - the ruling party in the BMC and intended to field candidates on 227 seats could not officially declare the names of party candidates due to rebellion and dissent. At some locations, Shiv Sena workers locked party offices and protests broke out in Sena shakhas across the city. |
State Election Commission had set up an exclusive website to upload and fill the nomination online at Panchayatelection.maharashtra.gov.in and has also appointed 22 returning officers (ROs) for the elections. |
As per the existing position, Shiv Sena has 75 - maximum number of corporators and ruling the Mumbai Mahanagar Palika in alliance with the BJP which has 31 members. |
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