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Sign up for our COVID-19 newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest coronavirus news throughout New York 112 Weddings—Real to ReelAfter two decades of filming weddings, director Doug Block wondered what had become of all those happy couples. Driven by deep curiosity, he tracked them down so he could interview them again and create this insightful new documentary about this long held cultural tradition. Block will attend the screening in person. Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington. cinemaartscentre.org $10 members, $15 public. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 8.Princesses and HeroesAnna and Elsa and the hilarious snowman Olaf from Disney’s Frozen will now share their story of true love. Believing is just the beginning in this mesmerizing show where dreamers will witness the magic of eight Disney Princesses—including Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Tiana, Jasmine, Aurora and Snow White—make their wishes come true in this collection of celebrated tales wonderfully told through artistic skating and acrobatics. Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale. nassaucoliseum.com $25-$165. Times vary. Jan. 8-11.Yacht Rock RevueThere’s plenty of smooth sailing when this band comes on board the stage with their tributes to the big easy sound of the ’70s. Think Hall & Oates, Michael McDonald and Toto, to name a few of the bands they cover. When these Virginians first donned their polyester suits, captain’s hats and aviator glasses back in ‘09, they didn’t know that the course they charted would take them this far. But the wind was at their backs, and they’ve been making waves ever since. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. paramountny.com $15-$40. 8 p.m. Jan. 9.Winter Harvest of ArtistsTo view life through the artist’s lens is to glimpse pure beauty, acknowledge mortality, accept and welcome the divine. This is living life on a daily basis, sort of everyday revelations, so to speak. Come walk among them and see what they see, hear what they hear, and feel with your heart the very essence of what it is to be alive. An opening reception for an exhibit featuring local artists in a nationally recognized gallery. Exhibit is on view through Jan. 31 at B.J. Spoke Gallery, 299 Main St., Huntington. bjspokegallery.com Free. 2 p.m. Jan. 10.C. C. Wang: Collector, Connoisseur and PainterKathleen Yang, author of Through a Chinese Connoisseur’s Eye, discusses C. C. Wang, a celebrated collector and connoisseur of Chinese art, as well as a painter himself, whose holdings included one of the world’s great collections of classical Chinese paintings and Chinese literati paintings of the 20th century. Yang studied with Wang for decades to understand the traditional connoisseurship mentoring system that has existed in China for centuries. She will discuss the importance of Wang’s collection, how he judged paintings for acquisition and Liu Dan’s landscape paintings. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn. $15 public, $5 members. nassaumuseum.org 3 p.m. Jan. 10.Pablo FranciscoFans of his two Comedy Central specials, They Put It Out There and Ouch!, can vouch for this comic’s side-splitting spot-on impressions, spontaneous outbursts and clever insights. His off-the-wall performance delivers the laughs and points out the hilarious absurdities in our illogical, pop-culture-obsessed world. See why Gene Lavanchy of FOX – TV Boston called Pablo Francisco “the most talented comedian in the business today.” The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. paramountny.com $30-$55. 8 p.m. Jan. 10.The DiamondsFour gentlemen from Toronto who called themselves The Diamonds once shined as one of the most popular singing groups of the 1950s. They topped the charts with “Little Darlin’” in 1957, and since then it’s sold more than 20 million copies. Their interpretation of Doo-Wop R&B drew them legions of fans in the late ‘50s and early ‘60s. They appeared 33 times on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand, and they returned to prominence with a PBS special in ‘04. Although two of the original foursome have died, their music lives on with their unique blend of “classic rock & roll with today’s attitude!” Suffolk Theater, 118 East Main. St., Riverhead. suffolktheater.com $45. 8 p.m. Jan. 10.Adventures in Bluesland Featuring Felice RosserIf you’re looking for some good-time American Blues, look no further than Adventures in Bluesland, the latest album of singer/songwriter/guitarist/blues-harpist Phil Gammage, whose tour hits LI this week! Come listen to the old-school Texas-infused, raw-riffin’ guitar that keeps his audience on their feet, dancin’ and drinkin’ the night away to these original songs and their diverse selection of blues covers. You are in for a treat when guest vocalist Felice Rosser takes to the mic with a voice that hits you deep in the soul. Treme Blues and Jazz Club, 553 Main St., Islip. tremeislip.com $10. 8 p.m. Jan. 10.RockapellaThis is not your father’s acapella doo-wop group. Rockapella infuses their sophisticated, dynamic sounds without the embellishment of any instrument other than the human voice–only you didn’t know what feats the human voice could accomplish until you’ve heard these guys live. From catchy originals to updated covers, this group knows how to get down and get funky, in a contemporary fashion that have inspired so many. Boulton Center for the Performing Arts, 37 West Main St., Bay Shore. boultoncenter.org $60-$65. 8 p.m. Jan. 10.The Other Side Slave Burial Ground, by Xiomaro.The Other SideAn opening reception for a photo exhibit of works by New York artist Xiomáro. The collection of 29 photographs will look at the William Floyd Estate in Mastic Beach, a National Park unit of the Fire Island National Seashore. At the heart of the collection are photographs of undated wooden crosses bearing generic slave names, set apart on the other side of a fence from the elaborate individualized stones of the Floyd family cemetery. The photographs serve as spiritual memorials to the laborers—both enslaved persons and paid house servants of color—who worked on the estate. Oyster Bay Historical Society, 20 Summit St., Oyster Bay. xiomaro.com Free. 3 p.m. Jan. 11.Winter Choral ConcertThe audience is invited to sing along to five local choirs as they perform liturgical and holiday music. The choirs include Chancel Choir of United Methodist Church, Choir of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Metropolitan Youth Orchestra’s Nassau Chamber Chorale and The Community Synagogue Choir. Light refreshments will be served following the concert. Sands Point Preserve, Hempstead House, 127 Middle Neck Rd., Sands Point. TheSandsPointPreserve.com $10 per car, free with annual pass. 3 p.m. Jan. 11.Mohsen YeganehThe King of Persian Pop, aka “Mr. Genius,” is just that, a master of his craft who has the supernatural ability to literally tear at his listeners’ heartstrings while swirling through realms of transcendental aural nirvana. Actually, some would say that’s a bit of an understatement. Witness what all the superlatives justify at this insanely intimate and rare gig, featuring the Iranian vocalist, singer/songwriter, composer, musician, and arranger in all his extraordinary glory! The Space at Westbury, 250 Post Ave., Westbury. thespaceatwestbury.com $55-$85. 7 p.m. Jan. 11.Texas in July“Intense. Fast. Intricate. Strong. Loud. Technical. Passionate. Aggressive.” That’s how the members of TIJ describe themselves. The metal/hardcore hellraisers sweep through Amityville on a tour behind their latest firebomb Bloodwork. Weathering a lineup change yet as ferocious and powerful as ever, this local gig is a chance to experience exactly what a full-on metal assault means close-up. Warming up the crowd will be My Kingdom, Diamond Cutter and Critical Era. Revolution Bar and Music Hall, 140 Merrick Rd., Amityville. Revolutionli.com $12, $14 DOS. 6 p.m. Jan. 11.Art Gallery ReceptionAn opening reception will be held for the 2015 Rotational Art Gallery exhibit featuring local artists ranging from novices to more experienced. Works will then be displayed around town. Light refreshments will be served. Syosset-Woodbury Community Center, 7800 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury. oysterbaytown.com Free. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13.Men of the ClothAn inspiring portrait of Nino Corvato, a resident of Bay Shore, Checchino Fonticoli and Joe Centofanti—-three Italian master tailors who confront the decline of the apprentice system as they navigate their challenging roles in the twilight of their career. The film unravels the mystery of their artistry and reveals how their passionate devotion to their Old World craft is akin to a religion. Men of the Cloth screens in the Creativity Film Series with filmmaker Vicki Vasilopoulos & master tailor Nino Corvato. Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington. cinemaartscentre.org $10 members, $15 public. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14.—Compiled by Spencer Rumsey, Jaime Franchi, Timothy Bolger & Zack Tirana.
“I think that anyone who sat and watched the Netball World Cup will remember Felisitus, if not by name then they’ll know her by her work,” Austin said to Sky Sports.“She was one of the most exciting defenders there, and quite frankly she set the tournament alight.“Felisitus played against some really tough opposition, for example Australia, and in some tight games. I think that Zimbabwe’s match against Northern Ireland was probably one of the best of the tournament and she really stood up for the Gems.- Advertisement – 
Vitality Netball Superleague’s exciting imports We take a look at some of the big overseas players who will be making their mark on the Vitality Netball Superleague next year. Felisitus Kwangwa will be preparing for her first season in the Vitality Netball Superleague – Advertisement – – Advertisement – The Vitality Netball Superleague is due to start again in February and with players being classified as elite athletes, they are able to continue to train and work towards returning to court despite the current COVID-19 restrictions in England.“We’re so excited to get Felisitus in and she’s so excited to get here,” Austin added. “We can’t wait to have her here, for her to be able to meet everyone in person and to start developing those relationships before preparing for the season. “Fearless and tenaciousTamsin Greenway, who worked alongside Austin for Sky Sports at the Netball World Cup, is thrilled Surrey Storm have signed Kwangwa.“I was so happy and excited when I saw Felisitus named in the Surrey Storm squad. Her fearless tenacious style of defence rattled so many world-class attackers, but it was her energy and athleticism that captured the netball nation,” Greenway said.“The match up against Australia in the early rounds was when I really took note of just how talented she was. For her to feature in the Superleague is credit to the teams and coaches who continue to give international players, from so many different nations, the opportunity to step up and shine.“I can’t wait to see her in action, how she adapts to the English game and how she continues to improve, as she is a real star both on and off the court.”Surrey Storm’s squad: Mikki Austin, Yasmin Parsons, Emily Gulvin, Niamh Cooper, Alima Priest, Leah Middleton, Karyn Bailey, Nicole Humphreys, Grace Sullivan, Sophie Kelly, Ellie Kelk, Lauren Tait, Frankie Wells, Emma Magee and Felisitus Kwangwa. The Zimbabwe Gems’ captain will boost Surrey Storm’s defensive end when she arrives for her first season in the Vitality Netball Superleague; other new signings include Emma Magee and Lauren Tait By Emma ThurstonLast Updated: 11/11/20 10:40am
As we have seen with other franchises, once a relationship is formed with an emerging national side it can develop into a pathway. For example, Loughborough Lightning’s first signing Peace Proscovia and then Mary Cholhok or Manchester Thunder having both Joyce Mvula and Lauren Ngwira in their squad.Austin acknowledges it is a possibility for Storm but right now, she’s solely focused on ensuring her new signing arrives in England safely.“Felisitus earned her spot in the Vitality Netball Superleague at the Netball World Cup and if more players continue to shine across other nations, I’m sure head coaches like myself will have no problem in asking them to be part of their team,” she said.“Who knows, this could be the start of something really special for Zimbabwe Netball as a nation. I’m certain that it’s something special for Felisitus herself. Mikki Austin cannot wait to integrate Felisitus Kwangwa’s flair into Surrey Storm’s work, after the director of netball completed her 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague squad with the signing of the Zimbabwe Gems’ captain. The defender will be arriving in England shortly and after undergoing the necessary COVID-19 protocols, she will link up with her new squad and begin training at Surrey Sports Park.Last year, Kwangwa was an integral part of Zimbabwe’s first Netball World Cup campaign and she caught the eye of her new director of netball and head coach with her performances.- Advertisement – 
– Advertisement – Lomachenko suffered a unanimous decision loss to Teofimo Lopez Luke Campbell emerged with credit from loss to Vasiliy Lomachenko Campbell has recovered after testing positive for coronavirus, which delayed his clash with Ryan Garcia for the interim WBC belt.Victory will also earn the status of mandatory challenger to WBC champion Devin Haney and Campbell would relish that fight after watching the title holder’s recent points win over Yuriorkis Gamboa. Luke Campbell believes he “put a a big dent” in Vasiliy Lomachenko before the Ukrainian star’s recent loss to Teofimo Lopez. The British lightweight watched with interest as his last opponent Lomachenko suffered a points defeat to Lopez in October, 14 months after Campbell had emerged with credit from a decision loss to his fellow Olympic gold medallist.New unified champion Lopez received credit from Campbell for an impressive win, but the Hull man has also questioned whether he chipped away at Lomachenko’s confidence and durability in their fight at The O2 last August. “I wasn’t too impressed with him, to be honest with you,” said Campbell. “He fought a guy who is not far off 40-years-old, who took the fight for money, and you could see that.“He was really trying to get him out of there and he went the 12 rounds. His boxing ability is good, don’t get me wrong, but he should be stopping guys like that if you’re as good as what everybody is saying.“Gamboa has always been known for not having the best chin and really he’s a featherweight. He’s a blown-up featherweight. I’m not going to sit here and slate him off, but I will say I wasn’t that impressed.” 
# eight thousand beauties The new visual identity is dominated by the golden color that has always symbolized the east of Croatia, while a modern approach connects all tourist communities in the Vukovar-Srijem County. “The golden color of the sun, ears of corn, corn, sunflower, grapes caught in a glass, leaves, costumes and ducats, inspired by the works of Albert Kinert from Vinkovci, one of the greatest Croatian illustrators and graphic artists, resulted in a new visual identity. Vukovar-Srijem County becomes a tourist brand called Srijem and Slavonia and the slogan “Woven with gold”, Said Rujana Bušić Srpak, director of the Vukovar-Srijem County Tourist Board. Rujana Bušić Srpak, director of the Vukovar-Srijem County Tourist Board Photo: Tomislav Smoljanović, Borna Saturday / EXE production This year, the Vukovar-Srijem County Tourist Board also presented new visual identity, both county and local tourist boards. And this is possible thanks to holograms that are being revived by historical figures for the first time in Croatia. The news were presented at the presentation of the tourist offer of the Vukovar-Srijem County in the Zagreb Mimara Museum. Holograms, augmented reality and a new visual identity are part of the activities of the tourism project Virtual and Cultural Tourism ViCTour, co-financed by the Interreg IPA program Croatia – Serbia 2014-2020. 920 thousand euros. From now on, Nobel laureate Lavoslav Ružička welcomes guests at his birth house in Vukovar, Ban Josip Šokčević at the City Museum in Vinkovci, and King Nikola Iločki at the Brnjaković Curia. New visual identity of the Vukovar-Srijem County Tourist Board The modern offer combined with rich tradition, cultural heritage and attractive nature and famous hospitality, excellent wines and food and even eight thousand years of life in this area under the slogan # eight thousand beauties, are the best proof that Vukovar-Srijem County has its great assets and potential in development. year-round tourism.
Categories: Letters to the Editor, Opinion I visited the Vietnam Wall in Washington and I would imagine the flag and anthem were not in the last thoughts of dying soldiers.The Constitution was forged with purpose to protect everyone’s rights. It’s not a buffet where we choose which ones are most important. Tolerance and diversity are necessary if we are to maintain a free society.Your personal rights end at the nose of the next individual. True patriots should protect another’s right to demonstrate their displeasure as much as their own.Calvin MooreColonie More from The Daily Gazette:EDITORIAL: Thruway tax unfair to working motoristsEDITORIAL: Beware of voter intimidationEDITORIAL: Find a way to get family members into nursing homesAlbany County warns of COVID increaseFoss: Should main downtown branch of the Schenectady County Public Library reopen?
ExxonMobil has been fined $40,000 for a potentially fatal near-miss incident that happened in November 2018 aboard a jack-up rig offshore Nova Scotia, Canada.Noble Regina Allen / Image source: Noble Corp.The incident happened during lifting operations involving a utility winch on the drill floor of the Noble Regina Allen jack-up rig while adjacent to the Venture platform.Due to the failure of a 4-part shackle, lifting-arrangement equipment with a total weight of approximately 225 pounds dropped approximately 58 feet while employees were in the process of disconnecting a load.The dropped lifting-arrangement equipment fell approximately one foot away from an employee. Nobody was injured by the incident was classified as a near-miss with a potential for a fatality.In a statement last week, The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board (CNSOPB) said the equipment used in a lifting operation that took place on the Noble Regina Allen drilling unit under contract to ExxonMobil had not been maintained and operated in a manner that prevented the incident.“The CNSOPB determined that this violation should be subject to an administrative monetary penalty (AMP) of $40,000. A Notice of Violation (NOV) was issued to ExxonMobil on July 12, 2019. The AMP was paid by ExxonMobil on August 12, 2019,” CNSOPB said.Offshore Energy Today StaffSpotted a typo? Have something more to add to the story? Maybe a nice photo? Contact our editorial team via email. Also, if you’re interested in showcasing your company, product or technology on Offshore Energy Today, please contact us via our advertising form where you can also see our media kit.
Sunman, IN—“As a reminder to the residents of the Town of Sunman, a Republican convention will take place on Wednesday, August 14,” states Ginger Bradford, Ripley County Republican Chairman. The purpose of the convention is to select the Republican candidates for the offices of clerk-treasurer and town council for the November election. This is standard procedure for a town of fewer than 3500 residents.Only those registered voters living within the town limits of Sunman and who have voted Republican in past primary elections will be admitted into this convention and permitted to vote. All attendees must show a valid picture I.D. such as a drivers license.The convention is scheduled to begin promptly at 7 p.m. in the Sunman Town Hall. Pat Scharf will be presiding as the convention chairman.
“I don’t want to risk,” Mourinho said. “It is such a long pre-season we don’t need to risk, especially on these pitches, which are not the best quality pitches. If on Sunday he is not 100 per cent, I am not risking him. “He is an important player for us.” Lampard surpassed Bobby Tambling as Chelsea’s record goalscorer in April before agreeing a one-year contract extension to end a saga which rumbled on for much of last season. Frank Lampard’s fitness will not be risked on Chelsea’s tour of Asia, manager Jose Mourinho has said. Press Association
Chelsea’s record goalscorer was slated to start Wednesday’s win over Singha All-Stars in Bangkok, but appeared with strapping and ice on his right ankle due to an Achilles injury. The Blues tackle a Malaysia XI in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, but Mourinho is taking a long-term view and is not prepared to take any chances of the 35-year-old exacerbating the problem. 
TORONTO, Canada – On what was certainly a picture-perfect day for cricket, the Ontario Masters Softball Cricket Clubs (OMSCC) 2019 season ended on a disappointing note at the St Bede’s ground here, last Sunday, with an umpiring dispute marring the Division One final between Warriors and Rebels.The encounter promised much with heavy bragging rights at stake following Saturday’s semis which saw Warriors defeat defending champions Our Own, and Rebels getting past Reliance Lions. However, what transpired left a very bad taste for the spectators.With just four overs into the contest, controversy erupted over the legitimacy of a catch, prompting disgruntled players and some unruly spectators to invade the playing area. The officiating umpires, from what could be observed, apparently reversed their decisions in favour of both teams at different intervals during the more than one-hour delay.Even the intervention from members of the executives of the OMSCC failed to break the deadlock, as neither sides budged on their respective stands, one claiming that the original decision of out should be upheld while the other claimed the decision should be reversed in their favour.The executives eventually abandoned the game with neither side being declared winners. At that stage Rebels were 24 for two in 4.2 overs (that’s if the player in question Yadram Bogh’s dismissal was upheld).Unconfirmed reports indicate that the OMSCC will be making attempts to replay the game. (Frederick Halley)
EAST LANSING, Mich. — There was a fleeting moment Sunday when Erin Jobe and Liz Carpenter, holding down the Badgers’ third doubles match against a feisty duo of Michigan State opponents, knotted the affair at 7-7, forcing a tiebreaker.Within minutes, the tiebreaker, too, was evenly scored at 7-7. And looking up, one may have cared to notice that Jobe and Carpenter were working on the seventh court at Michigan State’s tennis center. Though craps was not the NCAA-sanctioned sport at hand, it was tough to ignore the Badger-happy coincidence of that quintuple of sevens as, just moments later, Wisconsin would claim the match 8-7(9), a victory that marked the first successful effort of an ailing squad during a weekend frame that had, just 24 hours earlier, revealed a 7-0 loss at the hands of the University of Michigan Wolverines. “It was a big confidence boost for me. It really got me excited to go into the singles match,” Jobe said.”It felt like, ‘OK, we can pull out some wins here.’ It was really good to come back from behind and be in that close situation and be able to pull it out.”Coming off that shutout in Ann Arbor, the Badgers found two clutch match victories against the Spartans, despite still being forced to play their entire roster up a slot, as team ace Caitlin Burke continues to watch from the sidelines with a rib injury. But on Sunday, the team seemed to finally come to terms with its glorified challenge, and Morgan Tuttle and Chelsea Nusslock earned key victories en route to a narrow 5-2 defeat to the Spartans that was perhaps as promising as any loss might be.”I was shell-shocked by what I saw on Saturday at Michigan. It was not at all what we had been working on. … It was very disappointing,” UW head coach Patti Henderson said Sunday. “[Michigan State], compared to [Michigan], was night and day. … Today’s match was a great match. They laid it on the line. They played with all the heart they had. … Every match we lost was in three sets.”The day’s first outright winner, Tuttle handled the Spartans’ Marianne Eelens 6-4, 6-0 in a quick victory that marked the day’s only simple affair. All five other singles matches would split sets, leading to a lengthy series of third frames as Jobe, Carpenter and Caiati dropped 6-2, 5-7, 6-3; 6-2, 2-6, 6-3 and 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 matches to Sarah Andrews, Stephanie Kebler and Christine Bader, respectively. With the affair already decided in the Spartans’ favor, Beck and Spartan Jessica Baron forewent their third set in favor of a match tiebreaker, with Baron emerging as the ultimate winner, 6-4, 6-7(4), 1-0(6).”I think [my victory] set a good momentum for everyone else,” Tuttle said. “[Anyone could have] gotten [the] win [and] it would have been good.”Meanwhile, on the second court, Nusslock and Michigan State’s Pascale Schnitzer entered their third frame before the MSU victory had been sealed. In a match where Schnitzer was frequently overruled by the chair umpire on a series of questionable line calls, Nusslock dropped the first set 6-3 before rallying to claim the second 6-4 and then taking the third 6-3 for the Badgers’ second victory on the day. “It was good to see everybody out there really working hard,” Jobe said. “Everybody fought.”Mac VerStandig also reported on this story from Ann Arbor, Mich.