Monday, April 29, 2019

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People Stop Traffic To Help Enormous Snake Safely Cross The Road -Stephen Messenger

Italo Nascimento Fernandes and his wife were traveling near their home in Brazil when they spotted something unexpected.

There, on the side of the highway in front of them, was an enormous snake — an anaconda who appeared to be attempting a perilous crossing.

Fernandes knew he had to help."We decided to stop the car and get out," Fernandes told The Dodo. "There are no signs for the cars to wait so she can cross. I have seen snakes run over on the highway before, and think such thing is a crime."

So, Fernandes started signaling to incoming vehicles to avoid hitting the giant snake — but he wasn't alone.

"Many people quickly appeared and also helped," he said.

Here's video of the anaconda beginning her crossing, shielded by Good Samaritans:

"It's not everyone who protects animals like that. Some people prefer to see them dead," Fernandes said. "Seeing all the people help gave a wonderful sensation."

And thanks to them, the snake made it safely to the other side.

Here's another video of her crossing:

"She went into the woods and left," Fernandes said. "It was beautiful."

The group's actions that day have earned them the gratitude of biologist Flavio Terassini. Speaking to G1 Globo, he estimates the snake to be about 10 years old — a lucky survivor in a region where highway deaths aren't uncommon.

"People did a good job of stopping traffic in order to stop it from being run over," he said.

source: MSN LIFESTYLE

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CAREERS -POLICE IN THE USA AND WHAT THEY GET AS PAY

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HOW MUCH ARE US POLICE PAID IN EVERY STATE?

Here's how much the police make in all 50 states Stacy Johnson 4 days ago Job hunting tips for workers over 50 8 job skills that are in high demand in 2019 Furniture Deals That Will Knock Your Socks Off Ad Wayfair Best Caribbean Cruise Deals Ad By Royal Caribbean Save money with Spectrum Ad Spectrum Slide 1 of 51: Straight 8 Photography / Shutterstock.com Protecting and serving the American public isn’t an easy job, and it can be a dangerous one. As former President Barack Obama put it in 2016: “[W]e tell the police, ‘You’re a social worker; you’re the parent; you’re the teacher; you’re the drug counselor.’ We tell them to keep those neighborhoods in check at all costs and do so without causing any political blowback or inconvenience; don’t make a mistake that might disturb our own peace of mind.” So, how much do the police make for keeping the peace? The average hourly wage in each state ranges from $17 to $48. Following are the average annual and hourly wages of police and sheriff’s officers in all 50 states, along with the number of such jobs in each state. The states are ranked based on the average annual wage, from lowest to highest. The information comes from the latest occupational employment and wage data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which is from May 2017 unless otherwise noted. It's not the usual blah, blah, blah. Click here to sign up for our free newsletter. Next Slide Full screen 1/51 SLIDES © Straight 8 Photography / Shutterstock.com Here's how much the police make in all 50 states Straight 8 Photography / Shutterstock.com Protecting and serving the American public isn’t an easy job, and it can be a dangerous one. As former President Barack Obama put it in 2016: “[W]e tell the police, ‘You’re a social worker; you’re the parent; you’re the teacher; you’re the drug counselor.’ We tell them to keep those neighborhoods in check at all costs and do so without causing any political blowback or inconvenience; don’t make a mistake that might disturb our own peace of mind.” So, how much do the police make for keeping the peace? The average hourly wage in each state ranges from $17 to $48. Following are the average annual and hourly wages of police and sheriff’s officers in all 50 states, along with the number of such jobs in each state. The states are ranked based on the average annual wage, from lowest to highest. The information comes from the latest occupational employment and wage data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which is from May 2017 unless otherwise noted. Click or swipe through to see the full list.

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TUESDAY 2ND APRIL, 2019-THEATER LIGHTS

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MONDAY, 1ST APRIL, 2019-Why Lighting Is Important to the Theatre

Why Lighting Is Important to the Theatre

By Tucker Cummings ; Updated September 15, 2017

The lighting designer is one of the most important people involved in the production of a play, and one of the most under-appreciated. In many plays, the best lighting is what seems most natural, and often goes unnoticed. The lighting designer's contributions to a piece of theater provide a vital sense of realism, mood and tension.

Visibility

The primary purpose of theatrical lighting is to make certain that the actors are visible. This seems obvious, but it is important that the designer has ensured that all areas of the stage and all actors on that stage can be seen when the lights are at full.

Time and Place

Lighting is also vital to establishing the setting of a play. Lighting tells the audience whether they are inside or outside, what time of year it is, and what time of day it is. Depending on the lighting (including light from set pieces), the lights may even help to establish what period in time the play takes place.

Mood

Lights are the most effective way to set the mood or tone for a play or for any given scene. Natural light can give a sense of normalcy, while the use of gels in dark greens or purples can give a scene an unsettling, otherwordly feel.

Special Effects

Lighting can be used to execute a variety of stage directions and special effects. These can range from weather (lightning, snow, rain, clouds) to fire to the illusion of explosions or gunfire.

Focus

The absence of light can also be a useful tool. By darkening certain portions of the stage, the remaining illuminated areas become focal points, thus directing the attention of the audience.

Different Types of Stage Lights

By Mark Orwell ; Updated September 15, 2017

Stage lighting is essential to any play, concert or on-stage act. It also composes one of the most technical and complicated systems in a theater. There are a number of different types of stage lights, each with their own function and purpose. They all work together to properly light an act, and the entire system would not be the same if one of these lights were taken out of the rotation.

Main Categories

There are two main categories that stage lights fall into. Floodlights illuminate a wide area, and spotlights shine light on a smaller, more specific area.

Scoop Lights

These lights are usually used to flood the stage from above because they have the least amount of focus. They are also the cheapest lights because they do not have any lenses.

PAR Lights

These are floodlights that are housed in a can-shaped container that is attached to a pivot. This allows them to be moved around when needed, which makes them suited for pairing with effects such as smoke machines.

Fresnal Lanterns

These lights are a type of spotlights. They offer a narrow focused area of soft light that can be used to properly light an actor or an object on stage.

Ellipsoidal Reflector Spotlights

These spotlights have a much brighter and harder light. They are what is most commonly thought of as spotlights, and are used to draw the most attention to whatever they light.