Carmen (Maya Lahyani) is surrounded by fellow "bandits" in the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra's production of "Carmen."  right) confronts Micaela (Cecilia Violetta Lopez) and Don Jose (John Riesen) in the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra production of "Carmen."  There was plenty to admire about the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra’s production of “Carmen” Sunday night Cecilia Violetta Lopez’s work as the innocent maiden Micaela was the standout Opening the opera as a courier for Don Jose’s mother she seemed like the perfect match for the military man she got another shot at happiness and an aria that was breathtaking A brief encounter with the vampish Carmen (a powerful Maya Lahyani) was enough to turn Don Jose’s head and seal a relationship Carmen had someone else to distract – the toreador Escamillo (Donovan Singletary) who had the fan base of a rock star (even wearing a white fur on one entrance) Don Jose abandoned his military career and agreed to join Carmen and a group of bandits stage director Robert Neu dropped visual references to everything from “Rent” to “Evita.” He didn’t specify where or when it takes place but its costumes were definitely contemporary That made the French lyrics and Spanish trappings difficult to peg the production gave Georges Bizet’s familiar themes new relevance Adding to the refresh: Yana Biryukova’s projections they helped set the scene and underscore important moments When Carmen and a pair of bandits consulted their cards Throughout the three-hour performance musicians were able to grab their own moments an upstage choir and four dancers augmented scenes particularly when she faced her final encounter with Don Jose While the lovers’ fate was written in the cards it was difficult not to feel their Shakespearean ends Music Director/Conductor Ryan Haskins once again proved varied musical offerings are good for the symphony crowd While Sunday’s performance should have started earlier (it made for a long Sunday night) it was great to sample something new and anticipate what might lie ahead  Bruce Miller is editor of the Sioux City Journal Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly Email notifications are only sent once a day Former composer of the year Hilary Purrington and women in the orchestra talked about the struggles the composers faced and how those moments … he’s only on stage 11 or 12 minutes of the performance But heavy is the head that wears the crown Fearing financial losses if they don’t do something surprising the companies’ leaders agree to a talent swap Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing around the country to receive our stories in your inbox every week The director of Arizona’s embattled Medicaid agency resigned this week just as she was expected to face questions from lawmakers about her handling of a massive fraud scheme that largely targeted Native Americans announced Wednesday that she had accepted the resignation of Carmen Heredia director of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System The governor lauded Heredia’s leadership of the agency while blaming Republican lawmakers for politicizing the confirmation process saying it had become clear they would not confirm Heredia’s nomination but they struggled to respond and failed to alert the public which Heredia did along with other state leaders in May 2023 a spokesperson for Ducey did not comment on missed opportunities to stop the fraud but said that the former governor went to great lengths to assist in Hobbs’ transition.) AHCCCS withheld payment to more than 300 businesses as the agency investigated allegations that they were fraudulently billing Medicaid for treatment services and business owners were accused of allowing patients to continue the substance use they had hoped to overcome through treatment Heredia said she submitted her resignation with a heavy heart and expressed concern that a partisan agenda had resulted in professionals being dragged “through career damaging hearings.” Two years ago Senate Republicans derailed the nomination of one of Hobbs’ previous picks to lead the health department Last September, more than a year after the crackdown began, the Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting and ProPublica reported that the suspensions had rendered patients homeless were also left without access to the drug and alcohol treatment they were seeking reaped huge Medicaid reimbursements by enrolling Native Americans in their programs and billing the state’s American Indian Health Program at exorbitant rates for services (The AIHP is a Medicaid insurance option that had no set limit on the amount of money providers could bill for services.) said there had been more than 100 indictments and 25 convictions so far related to the scheme She also said she expected more indictments to come were allowed to resume billing Medicaid after clearing allegations with the state But they said the suspensions still pushed them to the brink financially and upended their patients’ care Heredia’s swift and aggressive response to the crisis — which authorities said was needed to root out fraud and save lives — caused concerns that behavioral health care Heredia’s response has been incredibly disturbing “We are left with a broken system due to Heredia’s mismanagement and our vulnerable populations are caught up in this collapse.” A spokesperson for Senate Republicans declined a request for an interview with Hoffman While Hoffman’s statement mostly focused on the fraud scheme that authorities say cost the state $2 billion he said he also took issue with other matters within AHCCCS involving long-term care the director of the Arizona Department of Health Services Cunico was set to appear before lawmakers for a confirmation hearing Cunico said she was proud of her work at the department but made the difficult decision to withdraw her nomination after it became clear she wouldn’t be confirmed either Her resignation comes two years after Hobbs’ previous pick to lead the health department withdrew her nomination following a heated confirmation hearing Hoffman said Cunico had defended public health officials’ pandemic response during meetings with lawmakers but did not provide details Hoffman previously sponsored legislation that prohibited state and local agencies from enacting vaccine mandates The governor defended Heredia’s response to the fraud crisis and said both Heredia and Cunico had worked on a range of initiatives including improving access to maternal health care “Carmen Heredia helped root out a multi-billion dollar wave of Medicaid fraud and the related humanitarian fallout which the previous administration ignored,” Hobbs said in a statement and abuse in our healthcare system is a model for the nation and she always ensured people who needed help continued to get it.” “The Senate’s unprecedented politicization of the director confirmation process has ended the directorship of two healthcare professionals who have made our state government run more efficiently and more effectively.” Christopher Lomahquahu The story you just read was made possible by our readers We hope it inspires you to support ProPublica so we can continue producing investigations that shine a light on power ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to nonpartisan evidence-based journalism that holds power accountable Founded in 2008 to address the decline in investigative reporting we’ve spent over 15 years uncovering injustice expensive and more critical than ever to our democracy With seven Pulitzer Prizes and reforms sparked in state and local governments our reporting ensures that the public interest comes first ProPublica remains on the front lines of the stories that matter most Your gift helps us keep the powerful accountable and the truth accessible Join over 80,000 supporters nationwide in standing up for investigative journalism that informs Donate to ProPublica I cover tribes and federal agencies that serve Native Americans I’m interested in hearing from past and present staffers at the Bureau of Indian Affairs Indian Health Service and other agencies serving Native people I also want to hear from people who receive care or services through these agencies ProPublica will focus on the areas most in need of scrutiny Here are some of the issues our reporters will be watching — and how to get in touch with them securely Learn more about our reporting team. 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Opera that transferred the opera’s story to that period that production was devoid of excessive and gratuitous violence Todaro’s iteration opens with Franco’s forces executing a prisoner over the orchestral fate motif when Carmen and her friends capture the officer of the guard Zuniga The story of the troubled love of Carmen and the officer Don José is told straightforwardly but José kills Carmen by drowning her in a water tub outside of the bullfighting arena there are several questionable musical decisions flamenco singer Mariela Mejia and guitarist Jorge Perez appear on stage and perform while a female dancer offers some choreographic heat While the audience seemed to greatly enjoy it such an interlude is totally out of place in Bizet’s score That’s all of a piece with the total omission of the opening chorus of the final act and a heavy cut in the smuggler’s ensemble in Act III Only about ten per cent of that wonderful number was sung Bizet’s original opera comique version with spoken dialogue would have worked better for Todaro’s concept The Bizet music that Ernest Guiraud (who wrote the recitatives) omitted from the grand opera version gives the opera a more somber and tragic cast Todaro’s array of colorful costumes and Rosa Mercedes’ athletic Todaro has skillfully utilized the late Allen Charles Klein’s sets from a previous FGO production imperious Carmen who knows how to dominate the stage and the action though medium-sized mezzo can turn raw at the top She was at her best in  interactions with the Don José of Rafael Davila Costa-Jackson could land some vocal wattage and she had real chemistry with Davila caught between Carmen’s allure and his background and family Davila’s subtle and nuanced rendition of “La fleur que tu m’avais jetée” was the vocal highlight of the night His final confrontation with Carmen radiated dramatic heat Marina Costa-Jackson (one of Ginger’s two singing sisters) was an outstanding Micaëla She cut a striking figure as she attempted to save José from his doom Her attractive soprano soared in the first act duet with Davila Micaëla’s aria in the third act was given emotive power and rapturous lyricism Alexander Birch Elliott played the matador Escamillo as a dandy with a booming baritone that made the “Toreador Song” an appropriate rock-star moment He could turn soft and supple in the Act IV duet with Costa-Jackson’s Carmen Carmen’s colleagues Frasquita and Mercedes were voiced with vibrance by Sydney Dardis and Mary Burke Barber who brought lively Phillip Lopez as Zuniga and Joseph Canuto Leon as Moralés brought firm low voices to the top officers As the smugglers (or resistance leaders or whatever) Dancaïro and Remendado Former FGO music director Ramón Tebar drew outstanding playing from the orchestra with a particularly excellent flute solo in the pastoral Prelude to Act III His mostly moderate tempos maintained coherence and worked well with Todaro’s production cigarette workers and the crowd at the tavern and the bullring the chorus (under Jared Peroune) was consistently strong and the children from the Florida Singing Sons (under Daniel Bates and Malcolm Rogers) performed with vigor and unity Many elements of the production proved enjoyable but despite some fine singing and much visual pageantry this Carmen was ultimately let down by an overly sensationalist production and cavalier cuts to the score Florida Grand Opera repeats Carmen 2 p.m. Sunday and 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Arsht Center in Miami and 7:30 p.m. April 24 and 26 at the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale. Miriam Costa-Jackson sings Micaëla on April 13 and 24. fgo.org Posted in Performances Posted Apr 14, 2025 at 3:52 am by Anatoly Dozorets Posted Apr 24, 2025 at 5:41 pm by Karl Thoennes This production was so awful for so many reasons that a group of us walked out at intermission the flamenco guitar interlude during the scene change to Act II was horribly out of place with Bizet’s score the “slide” from the flamenco interlude back to the score stepped all over one of Bizet’s most memorable and delicate opening measures in all of opera They also continued to seat dozens of latecomers as much as half an hour after the performance started complete with shining cell phone flashlights regardless of what was in progress on stage XHTML: You can use these tags: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <cite> <code> <del datetime=""> <em> <i> <q cite=""> <s> <strike> <strong> Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" is the culmination of my years-long fascination with the wonderful genre of instrumental opera fantasies I first fell in love with opera fantasies while attending summer music camps as a teenager Franz Waxman and Pablo De Sarasate’s fantasies on Bizet’s Carmen were staples of the summer festival repertory of my violin-playing peers and they were my first exposure to this sub-genre As an ambitious young cellist Something about the virtuosic nature of the music – like a daring high-wire circus act – thrilled me as a listener As I watched my colleagues effortlessly whip up scales in tenths I wondered: “Why can’t cellists do that?” – or I like to imagine that the great cellists of the 19th century wondered the same as they witnessed their violin- and piano-playing counterparts flourish in the heyday of instrumental virtuosity The ambitions of the great cellist-composers of that era – Servais among others – are beautifully realized in their many concert works which collectively advanced the possibilities of cello technique and continue to inspire composers today we see some of the first extensive examples of techniques like octaves These technical ideas heightened the expectations of a virtuoso cellist’s technical capacity – elevating the status of the cello to be more of an equal to piano and violin – and laid the groundwork for the cello writing of practically every prominent composer since Two of the 19th-century works featured on the album – Adrien-François Servais’ fantasy on Donizetti’s La fille du régiment and François-George Hainl’s Fantaisie sur des Motifs de Guillaume Tell – are excellent and early examples of this forward-thinking virtuosic writing Borletti-Buitoni Trust film about Zlatomir Fung's recording of 'The Freedom of Fantasies' While discovering these obscure works during the pandemic lockdown I fell in love with the spirit of the genre which exemplified instrumental freedom and personal expression I was still searching for a satisfying fantasy on my favourite opera By the time Carmen became an established classic many prominent virtuoso cellists of the early and mid-nineteenth centuries had passed The popularity of the genre of the opera fantasy once a significant vehicle for virtuosos (Servais alone wrote around two dozen before he died in 1866) The most notable fantasies on Carmen for cello and piano are those by Joseph Hollman (a pupil of Servais) Hollman’s fantasy lacks virtuosity; it is about as challenging as a standard concert piece from the era Orr’s fantasy is quite a bit more successful I found the overall demeanour of the arrangement to be a bit languid I felt it was important that it reflected my tastes and personality as a cellist My dream was to be able to play a Carmen fantasy that captured the furiously concentrated musical energy of the original operatic score the composer of Fantasia Carmèn (the final track featured on the album) is one of my closest friends and musical collaborators We met at the Juilliard School as students and quickly became friends he had already written a substantial solo cello piece for me It pushed my technical limits to the brink so I was curious to see what he might do with a hyper-virtuosic fantasy on Carmen I had confided in him my dream of a great Carmen fantasy for cello and piano as early as 2018 the project finally came to fruition.  Estrin takes the notion of a “fantasy” and deconstructs it in the best possible way Estrin aims to create a world onstage that exists only inside the mind of the cellist: the audience members are observers as the solo cellist recalls tunes and moments from Carmen with a fickle subject to the whims of the cellist’s imagination Achieving this striking performative effect requires the cellist to perform unconventional tasks for classical musicians Adapting Fantasia Carmèn into an audio-only version for Fantasies was a stimulating challenge How would it be possible to convey physical movement with just sound How would the spoken elements make any sense without visual reference How would we manage without audience laughter which had become an integral part of the piece Marshall and I collaborated on finding a solution for over six months going through dozens of drafts for a script driving the album’s editors crazy (thank you Mike and Nick – we owe you one!) We looked to techniques from radio drama for inspiration Perhaps we could add a new character (or two) to create a dialogue or “situation” where a cellist would improvise the virtuosic fantasy Maybe we could add a laugh track for the funny moments; if the audience were to become confused We finally got to the heart of the problem: Fantasia Carmèn is meant to be performed live The imperfections of a live performance – the very things one aims to eliminate when professionally recording an album – are the central idea of the piece the solo cellist attempts to execute an array of hyper-virtuosic cello techniques in 20 minutes Since the piece is happening in the private fantasy world of the cellist the mistakes (which are inevitable!) can be shrugged off The fundamental ridiculousness of trying to play something so hard is part of the appeal; if the performer perfectly succeeds This realization was ultimately the nadir of our process we considered releasing the work without extramusical elements Marshall and I came up with a solution that satisfied both of us we believe it allows the work to stand on its own while providing the audience a glimpse into the piece’s original spirit is that intrigued listeners and fellow cellists seek the work out in a live context where it can be enjoyed in its original conception Alongside the odyssey of Fantasia Carmèn was my journey into the world of composing my own fantasy on Leoš Janáček’s Jenůfa My original hope for the album was to write a fantasy on George Benjamin’s opera Written on Skin but I could not get the proper permissions Jenůfa was recommended to me by Marshall as an alternative I was only somewhat familiar with Janáček’s music so being thrust into the world of one of his most well-known operas was a fascinating aesthetic encounter I listened to the opera without referencing the libretto trying to identify the moments that most enraptured me musically engrossing storyline of Jenůfa is one of the opera’s most compelling elements but I wanted to work solely with the musical elements to bring across the riveting tensions of the opera in a cello-piano arrangement I wanted to synthesize everything I loved about opera fantasies My first objective was to prioritize idiomatic and continuity of phrasing more than raw technical execution taking the sung lines from different characters in the opera I also aimed to construct a fantasy that mirrored the source opera’s emotional textures Unlike the 19th-century operas that were typical material for virtuosic transcription Jenůfa favours a continual stream of musical ideas transitioning between sections without pause I hoped to convey this peculiar sense of continuity during transitions between the major musical sections of the fantasy Tying these two priorities together was my hope that the fantasy would be emotionally authentic to the original work passionate terror that Janáček explores in his opera Including two 21st century opera fantasies on the album was essential to my original vision for the project At the heart of it lies my pure enjoyment of these virtuosic medleys They have limitless possibilities and are downright fun Although two new fantasies can hardly be considered a rejuvenation of the form I hope interested listeners sense that the genre is still ripe for exploration live opera remains a privilege for those who live in large urban areas At a time when opera companies all over the world are striving to create meaningful work I believe that a robust tradition of fantasies on new operas – allowing performers to popularize the music in venues and locales where they might never appear in their original form – is one way to help opera continue to be a vibrant art form I won’t be able to write a fantasy on Written on Skin but I hope to write and perform fantasies on other significant contemporary operas Maybe this album will inspire others to do the same More information about text formats We urgently need financing to survive. 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Contact webmaster These are the dreamiest beach escapes in one of Mexico's most beloved resort towns Carley Rojas Avila is a bilingual travel writer as she lived and worked in four different countries in that region Carley founded the digital travel publications Loosely Local and Home to Havana This is a suites-only property and there's an ocean view in every room A stay here gets you unlimited access to Grupo Xcaret's two neighboring resorts and more than seven theme parks making it impossible to see all in a short stay This picturesque property recently went through a huge renovation and it has all the luxury of a Belmond hotel while still feeling rooted in the local culture This boutique property has two incredible restaurants Nikolas Koenig/Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai This resort feels like an architectural marvel hidden among mangroves—it's cool The property sits back a ways from the beach and ocean views here are more like ocean slivers Families will love the unlimited access 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smaller boutique size means amenities and dining options are somewhat limited with palapa-style oceanfront restaurants and rooms that feel at once perfectly laidback and luxe Though the property feels relatively private it's within walking distance of downtown Playa del Carmen—a major plus for some Newer over-lagoon villas steal the show with their split-level layouts and fun features like open-air bathtubs and showers and some buildings are located deep within the mangrove forest Wellness is the name of the game at this luxurious resort There are just two onsite restaurants to choose from Spring for a stay at the property's Palafitos overwater bungalows which have glass-bottom floors and direct ocean access Though there are six restaurants on the property you may want to explore nearby options as well FAD Magazine FAD Magazine covers contemporary art – News Exhibitions and Interviews reported on from London From 1948 to 1953, Carmen Herrera lived in Paris immersing herself in the city’s dynamic postwar artistic community while frequently traveling to New York and Havana This period marked a decisive shift in her practice as she moved from biomorphic forms and fevered gestural compositions to the rigorous geometric abstraction that would define her career for the next seven decades 1948 – 1953—the most comprehensive presentation of her work from this period to-date— examines a young artist deep in experimentation subsuming the seismic influences of many colliding midcentury art movements in order to develop her own breakthrough language of painting.  Herrera’s years in Paris were a time of creative freedom and intellectual exchange particularly through her participation in exhibitions such as the Salon des Réalités Nouvelles where she exhibited alongside other prominent figures such as Theo van Doesburg as well as younger artists associated with Venezuela’s Los Disidentes The city exposed her to key modernist movements such as Bauhaus and Russian Suprematism which deeply influenced the shift toward her own uniquely minimal language Herrera began employing shaped canvases while also becoming a pioneer in solvent-based acrylics is currently the oldest work in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art to use this particular medium a fact that was discovered through scientific analysis by the museum in 2021 dichromatic abstraction that would later become her signature The painting’s four symmetrical ochre-colored triangles against a black background prefigure later masterpieces such as Black and White (1952) in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art exemplifies Herrera’s precision and spatial tension featuring a striking white dart slashing across a cobalt blue ground both in its palette and bold linear composition foreshadows Herrera’s future direction while also underscoring her approach to painting as object This idea is further emphasized by the use of an artist-made frame which was intended to prevent a buyer from re-framing the work This concept evolves in subsequent pieces where she allowed her compositions to wrap about the edges transforming them into fully three-dimensional forms.  Herrera’s Habana Series marks a pivotal moment in the artist’s development showcasing her experimentation with gestural abstraction and Informalism during a brief stay in New York in 1950 “Carmen Herrera and the Paris School.” Created in response to transnational developments in Abstract Expressionism these works contrast with the structured geometric compositions of her Paris paintings Conquete de l’air (1950) features spontaneous brushstrokes and vibrant colors applied without Herrera’s typical preparatory sketches the paintings emphasize a tactile graphic quality with thick Named after her first solo exhibition at Havana’s Lyceum and Lawn Tennis Club (December 1950 – January 1951) the series reflects Herrera’s synthesis of Tachisme and Expressionism blending the gestural techniques of Hans Hartung with those of Jackson Pollock.  The exhibition also features Early Dynasty (1953) which demonstrates Herrera’s ambition and evolving style she layers multiple colors and geometric forms referencing motifs from earlier paintings to create a composition in constant motion mushroom-like form at the top left echoes a similar shape in other canvasses from this period including Logique Coloree No This tendency to revisit and refine geometric forms would become a hallmark of her later work reinforcing her relentless pursuit of visual clarity and balance.  Herrera’s move back to New York in September 1953 presented challenges as the art world’s gender and racial biases delayed her recognition the radical developments of her Paris period laid the foundation for the rigorously precise minimalist works that would define her later career This exhibition builds on recent institutional recognition of Herrera’s artistic contributions during this period including her inclusion in Women in Abstraction (Centre Pompidou 2021–22) and Americans in Paris (Grey Art Museum It also precedes Both Sides of the Line: Carmen Herrera and Leon Polk Smith a major touring museum show curated by Dana Miller who also curated Carmen Herrera: Lines of Sight at the Whitney Museum of American Art in 2016 Carmen Herrera, The Paris Years, 1948 –1953, 1st May – 1st August 2025 Lisson 508 West 24th Street Installation Images: Exhibition view of ‘Carmen Herrera: The Paris Years She moved frequently between France and Cuba throughout the 1930s and 1940s; having started studying architecture at the Universidad de La Habana before exhibiting five times at the Salon des Réalités Nouvelles where she lived and worked until her death in 2022 Herrera’s work was the subject of a large-scale survey, Carmen Herrera: Lines of Sight which travelled to the Wexner Center for the Arts Columbus (2017) and Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen (K20) Herrera premiered her Estructuras Monumentales massive aluminium structures largely conceived in the 1960s and 1970s at City Hall Park in New York City in 2019 que te quiero verde (2020) was unveiled at the Blanton Museum of Art in Austin in May of 2023 as part of the museum’s grounds redesign an exhibition focusing on the last fifteen years Herrera’s output opened at SITE Santa Fe Herrera’s work was featured in Adriano Pedrosa’s exhibition Straniere Ovunque – Foreigners Everywhere at the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia Herrera’s work is in numerous public and private collections including the National Gallery of Art New York; the Whitney Museum of American Art London; Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen (K20) Düsseldorf; the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi; El Museo del Barrio Washington DC; the Smithsonian American Art Museum Minneapolis; the Museum of Fine Arts Boston; the Pérez Art Museum Austin; and the Morgan Library & Museum Mark Westall is the Founder and Editor of FAD magazine - there’s also real magic scattered throughout the city— 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safe mobility AAA has transformed into one of North America’s largest membership organizations AAA delivers exceptional roadside assistance helps travelers plan their dream vacations and adventures offers exclusive member discounts and benefits and provides trusted financial and insurance services – all to enhance the life journey of our 65+ million members across North America including nearly 58 million in the United States To learn more about all AAA offers or become a member 2024 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City A memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday December 10th at Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation Services in Albert Lea The family will receive friends at a visitation to be held from 5:00 pm until the time of the memorial service The memorial service will be recorded and made available after the service has completed Carmen was born to Juan and Jovita (nee Lumbreras) Villarreal on April 14 She graduated from Albert Lea High School and later attended Albert Lea Vocational Technical College with a focus on Catering and Food Service Carmen Married the love of her life Douglas DeBoer on the 20th of August 1988 Gerry’s for 14 years before retiring Carmen enjoyed anything crafty and took great pleasure in doing projects creating things on her Cricut like T-Shirts and household decorations that held sentimental value Her love for animals is something that persevered throughout her life and she had many dogs and cats through the years There were always happy pets living by Carmen in her household Carmen loved spending the summers fishing with her family and going to garage sales with her husband Doug Sundays meant an immense amount to Carmen and her family it meant the world to spend time together playing cards Carmen also loved TV and film and enjoyed going to the movie theater with her son Margarito and Daughter Sandra but above else Carmen enjoyed the simple aspects in life like gardening walking the dogs and spending time at home with her family She was a friend to many and will be greatly missed.  Carmen is survived by her husband of 36 years Douglas DeBoer; her children Sandra (Chase Flugum) DeBoer and Margarito DeBoer; her grandchildren Melanie and Amelia DeBoer; her sisters Yolanda (Aristeo) Martinez and Jane (Terry) Christenson her nieces and nephews Junior and Mikaela Martinez and her parents-in-law Paul (Kathy) DeBoer and sisters-in-law Kristina Villareal and Amy Villareal and many beloved family members and friends her brothers David Villarreal (Kristina) and Juan Villarreal Jr Memorial donations in Carmen’s name to the Human Society of Freeborn County (https://www.freeborncountyhs.org/donate) She was a member of Saint Thomas More Catholic Church Carmen was best known for her strong devotion to her faith and the selfless dedication of volunteering her time to the church and cherished moments that we will carry forward in our hearts.  Carmen married Vincente Zendejas Serrano in Topeka two grandchildren Christopher (Brittany) Miller Leanna Miller and two great-grandchildren Nathaniel Miller and Skylar Miller Louis (Florence) Ortega along with many nieces She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers Francis Vieyra and Mildred Gomez; along with two great-grandchildren Devon Rodriguez and Orion Miller  Memorial contributions may be made in Carmen's memory to Carmel of the Holy Spirit in care of Horan & McConaty Funeral Home passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and family at her daughter’s home in Elkhart on Thursday Carmen was the daughter of the late Juan and Carmen (Martinez) Nevarez She later continued her service with the Army Reserves for another 18 years retiring with the rank of Sergeant First Class They shared 22 years together until Jack’s passing in 2014 She was a proud grandmother to 11 grandchildren—Ashley and Sophia—and 4 great-grandchildren Carmen was preceded in death by her sister A private burial will take place at Coral Ridge Cemetery in Cape Coral Family and friends will be invited to a celebration of Carmen’s life at a later date is honored to assist with her arrangements She served as the sales manager from 1985 to 2000 and remained a partner at TouchTronics Inc volunteering countless hours with Hope Hospice Group in Cape Coral Carmen gave generously to Catholic charities and church outreach programs She also served on the Boards of T.T.B and T.T.I for many years Carmen had an adventurous spirit and a love for travel that took her all over the world She also found joy in real estate development and her unwavering love for others—a love that reflected her deep faith and kind heart In honor of Carmen’s life, the family suggests donations be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation at www.T2T.org or to Catsnip Etc. of Elkhart, a cause close to her heart, at Catsnip Etc. at https://catsnipetc.org or leave a message of comfort for Carmen’s family  Disclaimer: All obituaries published by Cruz Family Funeral Home are the intellectual property of Cruz Family Funeral Home or scraped for use on any other website or platform without explicit written permission or modification of any obituary content is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action If you are having trouble finding the information you need Carmen Rivera was elected to position 2 in November 2021 as the first openly queer person and youngest Latina to be elected to Renton City Council She is the second youngest woman to be elected and is the youngest current serving city council member at the age of 35.  Carmen is a first generation Rentonite who attended Renton Public Schools and graduated from Lindbergh High School (Go Eagles!) She attended Seattle University where she graduated with departmental honors a BA in Criminal Justice and double minors in Spanish and Psychology Carmen then attended University of Liverpool in England where she earned her MSc in the Psychology of Investigation a highly competitive program that gave her an international perspective on criminal justice and policing After having lived in both England and Spain Carmen returned to her home in the Pacific Northwest.  Her career began at Echo Glen Children’s Center where she worked as a counselor in an intensive management unit She worked her way to be the youngest Juvenile Rehabilitation Coordinator in Washington State and helped spearhead LGBTQ and gender-responsive youth programming on campus.  She continued her career with King County at YouthSource working with out-of-school youth and young adults throughout Renton and South King County It is Carmen’s experience working with the most marginalized communities that drove her to run for Renton City Council She has witnessed the positive impacts of wrap around social services and governments that support them.  Carmen is currently the Assistant Dean for Student Engagement for the College of Arts and Sciences at Seattle University and an Assistant Teaching Professor for Department of Criminal Justice She currently serves on Sound City Association’s Regional Law Safety and Justice Committee the State of Washington’s Sentencing Guidelines Commission and All Washington Cities’ Diversity When she is not spending time with her loving partner and beautiful fur babies you may find her golfing at Maplewood Golf Course or occasionally jumping out of a perfectly good airplane; she’s a licensed sky diver.  Carmen is a passionate supporter of Black Lives Matter and Trans Lives Matter understanding there is no liberation without Black Trans Liberation.  View on Map P (425) 430-6400 15 1941 to Mary and Carmen Charles DiMaggio Joseph's University (class of 1965) in Philadelphia Carmen married his beloved wife Linda Bonanno of 42 years and together they raised their son Paul DiMaggio Carmen joined the United States Secret Service as a Special Agent and was assigned to the Philadelphia field office where he spent his career investigating financial crimes Carmen served on temporary assignment to Presidential Protective Detail for Presidents Carter Nixon (during his retirement) and Eisenhower (during his retirement) Carmen also served on Dignitary Protective Detail for Pope John Paul II His career also included liaison positions with the FBI Carmen retired from the Secret Service in 1988 and Paul; proud grandfather of Erika (Jackie) and Dominic; proud great-grandfather of Johnny and Jaxon The Funeral Mass is scheduled for this Thursday 3/6/25 11am at St Donations in memory of Carmen J. DiMaggio may be sent to St. John Neumann Church. Contributions can be made directly to the church at https://giving.parishsoft.com/App/Giving/PS-821 The family welcomes memories and photos sent direct to lindadimaggio325@gmail.com Throughout the campaign, you’ll find pieces of data like airport codes, exports, national languages, government structures, and more. This self-built almanac comes in handy when you’re on a VILE villain’s tail and need to decide what to do next. Typically, you’ll have a handful of clues to go by — a color or pattern on the flag, the spoken language, or whether residents drive on the left or right side of the road. You’ll use those clues to determine your next city from three provided choices. Every case has several chapters with individual heists connected by an overarching villain. The cases start out at the scene of the crime, whether that crime is the theft of a Japanese bullet train, or the replacement of a city’s free Wi-Fi hotspots with paid “Vi-Fi” versions. In each city, you can visit three locations to collect clues that bring you one step closer to solving the case. Though I did make some mistakes, the main campaign isn’t exactly what I’d call challenging. But considering the series’ history as a children’s educational resource, I may not be the target audience. I could see parents and kids playing through Carmen Sandiego together and having a great time as children build critical thinking skills and parents brush up on elementary-school geography. And though it’s on the simpler side, Carmen Sandiego never feels dumbed down. The historical cases pull from the same list of cities as the main campaign, and it’s only a few hours before you’ve seen everywhere in the world that Carmen Sandiego can visit. I’m not sure why they couldn’t have expanded her global reach in the main campaign, but it results in every environment feeling a bit repetitive after a while. Still, there are often new facts to find upon revisiting, so every city is always worth another look. Maybe it’s the nostalgia goggles, but none of these shortcomings bothered me enough to make me want to stop playing. Each chapter is paced really well, so it always feels like you’re making progress. I love games that make you think your way out of problems, and for the most part, that’s exactly what Carmen Sandiego demands of the player. offering light brain-teasing for adults and a fun Apparently they’re still around and performing the song Why isn't Sherlock Holmes on the list of video game detectives weren't the old games based around you trying to track her and other criminals down because they were evil IGN's website is a diseased hellscape of ads If you want to discourage people from using adblockers (which I AM going to use from now on) maybe dont allow ads to render your website useless on smartphones I think this is one of my very earliest computer games - Where in the world is Carmen Santiego Unless the series has changed since the DOS/16/8 bit era Nancy Drew is the best video game detective Tex Murphy in Under a Killing Moon best detective game ever I need to get over Carmen Sandiego not being the villain As a trained structural and architectural designer and proportions needed to create intricately designed custom-made costumes for young Baile Folklórico dancers throughout the state of Arizona Carmen Baron was born in 1960 in the town of Atil Her house was made in a traditional rural Mexican style of adobe which Baron learned on her grandmother's pedal machine Her mother taught her the basics for sewing as well as how to make dresses without patterns which later became a creative expression and Baron went on to study Architecture at the University of Arizona While working professionally as a structural and architectural designer Baron also studied Mexican folk dance (Baile Folklórico) She danced for seven years with Instituto de Folklore Mexicano in Tucson while also volunteering as a seamstress for the group Following the death of her teacher and the end of Instituto de Folklore Mexicano to pass on her knowledge of the traditional dances to new generations Baron has taught Mexican folk dance and made nearly all the costumes for Danzacultura students The students have been featured at festivals in and around Tucson including De Anza Days and Presidio San Agustin Folklórico costumes represent social dances and songs from predominately nine different geographic regions of Mexico circular skirts with multi-colored hand-sewn ribbon trim each animating which Mexican region or dance is being performed requires skill and knowledge of the distinctive cultural expressions represented Baron is committed to maintaining the art of hand-made folklórico costumes by documenting traditional methods and teaching younger generations she mentors students in the steps for making the Mexican folk costumes from drawing patterns to cutting and stitching the garments as well as how much and what type of fabric is needed Her costumes have been exhibited at the Presidio San Agustin Tortilla Festival in Tucson Baron received a Southwest Folklife Alliance Master-Apprentice Award to support her in sharing her knowledge of traditional folklórico costumes and sewing with her first apprentice the City of Tucson’s Parks & Recreation Department recognized Baron with the Commissioners Award for her thousands of volunteer hours at its El Rio Neighborhood Center San Luis Potosi Orange Blossoms Dress  - Photo by Paul Baron Harrington piggyback to mow down CardinalsApril 8th PITTSBURGH -- The Pirates’ fifth starter spot was one of the last jobs up for grabs this Spring Training, with the decision to go with over not being announced until the last day of the Grapefruit League schedule With both right-handers at PNC Park on Monday, and both coming off disappointing first starts in the road series vs. the Rays, the game plan essentially became: Why not try both? Mlodzinski went five innings to start and Harrington covered the back four. Mix in a season-best eight runs on 10 hits from the offense, and it was a recipe for an 8-4 win over the Cardinals manager Derek Shelton would say afterwards The bats heating up on a frigid night certainly played into the calculus of the decision-making letting Harrington hang in the eighth and ninth instead of going to a high-leverage arm -- which let the rest of the bullpen get the night off Harrington’s Major League debut in Tampa last Tuesday did not go as smoothly as hoped It wouldn’t be the first time a player struggled a bit out of the gate but he stuck around in the Pirates’ bullpen after the outing rather than return to the Minors Monday was still not perfect -- he allowed a pair of homers and three runs over his four innings -- but the sweeper and changeup that helped make him MLB Pipeline's No. 77 overall prospect in baseball played well and missed bats "I think the first game, there was a lot of nerves and emotions pitching in that,” said Harrington, the Pirates' No. 3 prospect especially attacking guys and getting ahead early." Most starting pitchers have plans for their first strikeout ball or their first win It’s a different road than the one the 2022 first-rounder probably envisioned He was moved to the bullpen when he neared the Majors and had strong showings there in 2023 and '24 But Mlodzinski expressed desires to get an opportunity to start again in exit meetings and the Pirates let him explore it this spring With Jared Jones and Johan Oviedo on the injured list to start the year The Pirates have had bullpen troubles early this year It does raise a question of if Mlodzinski could perhaps be better suited in an eighth- or ninth-inning role which he appeared to be on the path toward a few years ago but Shelton reiterated pregame that Mlodzinski is a starter at this time The Pirates’ catcher homered and tripled Monday Bart loves diving into the chess match of each game and Mlodzinski is more than just a pawn in his eyes Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball Monday may not have been his first Major League win “I think settling in as a starter and learning how to make that transition I feel like he is settling in a little bit five to seven innings is a lot different.” Mlodzinski struggled his second time through the order in his first start against the Rays he navigated the Cardinals’ lineup a second and third time much more effectively resulting in six strikeouts over five innings of one-run ball That could be a building block for more starts as he better learns this role at the highest level of competition “This is something I'm going to look back on and dive into and say What didn't work today?'” Mlodzinski said So there's things to build off of and there's confidence to build on Stay in the loop about the best things to do in Seattle every week Use the calendar to select the date(s) you'd like to be reminded about or choose All Event Dates to be reminded every time this event happens surrounded by family and friends on February 5 He was the first born son of an immigrant father from Falcone His father passed away while serving our country in World War II in Italy in 1946 PA and graduated from Saint Peter’s Reading Catholic High School from the University of Dayton in Education in 1961 and his Master’s Degree in Psychology from U.D they were married in 1964 and lived in Dayton together until her passing in 2007 after 43 years of marriage He started his career of 44 years in education at Beavercreek High School then became a Director of Pupil Personnel for the Vandalia Butler school district He was a part-time faculty member at the University of Dayton from 1973 to 1986 in teacher education He was an administrator for Springfield City Schools for many years then returned to teaching biology for the remainder of his career he was a recipient of the Excellence In Teaching Award He was a gifted chef who loved cooking for his family He was an enthusiastic fan of the Dayton Flyers Preceded in death by his parents Francesco (Frank Cambria) Giovannina Boncardo (Jennie Boncoddo) and Carmelo (Charlie Cambria) his brother Frank Cambria and his two golden retrievers Nick and Sam daughter Lisa Schreck (Stephen) and their children Conor Woodie son Jason Cambria (Hollie) and their children Chuck is also survived by his four brothers Chuck has many loved nieces and nephews in Reading Chuck also leaves behind many dear close friends.  The family would like to extend special thanks and love to the staff at The Carlyle House he cared for all of you very much and for the wonderful care given by Hospice of Dayton there are not enough words of praise for this organization February 13 from 5:00pm-8:00pm at Routsong Funeral Home A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday February 14 at 11:00am at Holy Angels Church Chuck will be laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made in Chuck’s name to Hospice of Dayton Mass will be livestreamed at Routsong Funeral Home's YouTube Channel.  Mankato Mortuary assisted with arrangements  Carmen was employed by Johnson Outdoors  Carmen was a loving mother and friend who loved taking care of people.  Carmen loved trips to the Casino and Kristy Kirksey all of Mankato; twelve grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; siblings Carmen was preceded in death by her parents the late Daniel Rivera and Margarita Ventura.  She was a cherished grandmother of Jose Aaron Alicea She was also a treasured aunt and a friend to many Carmen will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.  Family and friends are welcome on Wednesday where a funeral service will be held on Thursday Carmen O'Hara scored seven goals to go with four draw controls and an assist to lead the Middle Township High School girls lacrosse team to a 15-9 victory over Atlantic City in a Cape-Atlantic League National Division game Friday Natalie Stoltz finished with four goals and an assist for the Panthers (11-2) Olivia Rodgers made four saves and teammate Lea Kern made three 11: Zoey Smith scored six to go with an assist for the Lions (6-4) Emily Slota added three goals and an assist Mia Sullivan contributed two goals and an assist Addision Papa finished with two assists and a goal Gianna Camporeale and Lexi Coon each scored to go with an assist Oakcrest 8: Bridget Guerrier scored six for the Falcons (6-7) Lauren Haye and Madison Carland each scored Middletown South 1: Liam Griffin scored three to go with an assist for the Rams (7-4) Collin Markoski won 13 of his 14 faceoff attempts Shea O'Donell added four assists and a goal Jackson Liberty 2: Jakob Jason finished with five goals and four assists for Barnegat (12-1) Jason Mchale added three goals and an assist Luke Tortorici finished with five assists and a goal Keegan Dunn contributed three goals and three assists Bailey Carroll and Connor Maloney each scored two Codey Shaffery added a goal and assist in the win Jamison Prince and Rooscarl Chery each scored for the Bengals PMulranen@pressofac.com Sign up for a digital subscription to The Press of Atlantic City now and take advantage of a great offer She departed this life according to God’s appointed time on Thursday She was a military spouse who traveled the world for over 24 years Carmen leaves to cherish her loving memories; her beloved husband Earl Vital Sr ARMY (Retired) of Lake Charles; her daughters Candace Vital and Samantha Vital of Lake Charles; her son Earl Vital Jr of Lake Charles; her son-in-law William “Bill” Hofmann of  Guyton GA; six grandchildren Andre Hofmann of Lake Charles Isabella Vital and Earl Vital III all of Lake Charles; two great-grandchildren Andrea Hofmann and Jayceon Hofmann of Tampa Bay FL; one Goddaughter Deandra Wallace of Houston She also leaves to cherish four sisters; Rita Hebert of Seattle GA; Reverend; Margaret and Ronnie Bias of Morgan City LA; her sister-in-law Hilda Hebert of Lafayette and a host of nieces She was preceded in death by her mother Rose Hebert; her father Andrew Hebert; her brothers Andrew Hebert and Victor Hebert; her sisters Mary Lou Antione Antoinette Ruffin; her daughter Anttonia Hofmann and host of nieces and nephews Mlodzinski nabs Bucs' final rotation spot over HarringtonMarch 24th This will be Mlodzinski’s first turn as a starter at the Major League level (though he has made five starts as an opener before) The 26-year-old right-hander recorded a 3.38 ERA over 50 2/3 innings last season A starter for most of his journey through the Pirates’ organization after being a Competitive Balance Round A pick in 2020 Mlodzinski had used appropriate avenues like exit interviews to express his desire to be a starter again The Pirates gave him an opportunity this spring to prove he can pitch in the role and he allowed four earned runs over 9 2/3 innings with eight strikeouts compared to three walks “He was pretty consistent all spring,” manager Derek Shelton said I think the way he took care of himself this winter we’ve seen the breaking ball continue to get better Mlodzinski should be in a position where he can make starts without a piggyback pitcher to bridge innings behind him In his most recent outing at Pirate City on March 21 Mlodzinski threw 60 pitches over four innings Harrington only made four outings this spring, throwing on the backfields mostly. Ranked as the No. 79 overall prospect in the game Harrington struck out seven and allowed six earned runs over his 9 2/3 innings this spring but he flashed a mid-90s fastball and quality slider that has made him one of the top pitching prospects in the system “Really impressed with the spring he’s had and we think that he’s very close to being a big league pitcher,” Shelton said "It was really cool being able to stick around and be around these guys in the clubhouse,” Harrington said “It gives me a world of confidence going into the season." There’s an opening in the rotation because Jared Jones will almost certainly start the season on the injured list with right elbow discomfort The Pirates are still awaiting another opinion on Jones to learn more about the injury though there’s hope for some clarity in the coming days With the fifth starter job set, and Endy Rodríguez being named the backup catcher and a part of the team’s first-base mix early in the season while Spencer Horwitz is on the injured list most of the major jobs that were up for grabs this spring have been decided The team doesn’t have a set roster in place yet the day before the Pirates open their season in Miami against the Marlins But as the final bullpen and bench jobs are being set there is some clarity about how the roster will shake out Per sources, left-handed reliever Ryan Borucki is expected to be with the team in Miami, while outfielder/first baseman DJ Stewart is not. Stewart has an opt-out on his Minor League deal Monday, while Borucki has passed on an opt-out he had on Friday. Shelton said before Monday’s 5-1 loss to the Twins that no decision has been made on either player yet Borucki was one of the Pirates’ top bullpen arms in 2023 but injuries limited him to just 11 Major League frames in 2024 allowing just one earned run with 14 strikeouts over 9 2/3 innings while flashing a new splitter He would need to be added back to the 40-man roster after signing a Minor League deal this winter Stewart started strong this spring and made strides defensively at first base which was a relatively new position for the traditional outfielder but he saw his OPS dip to .798 while striking out 16 times in 46 plate appearances Best Dressed at Met Gala 2025 - Top 32 Red Carpet Looks Revealed! Rihanna Pregnant, Expecting Baby No. 3 With A$AP Rocky! 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View DLCThe world's greatest thief is backSpring Event - Cherry Blossom Festival "Konnichiwa VILE has crashed Japan's Cherry Blossom Festival swiping the sacred shinboku tree in broad daylight and help the world's greatest thief track down the culprits before the season ends!"The scarlet super thief Carmen Sandiego is back Adorn Carmen’s signature red hat and play as the vigilante herself to navigate a world of espionage Rookie gumshoes and seasoned detectives are invited to put their sleuthing skills to the test whether it’s in the narrative driven main campaign or the classic mode ‘The Acme Files’ BECOME THE MASTERMINDFor the very first time in the history of the franchise assume the role of Carmen Sandiego herself Dive headfirst into her world of espionage experiencing her escapades firsthand as you outwit VILE operatives.GEAR UPCarmen Sandiego wouldn't be the legendary thief she is without tools Glide effortlessly through the air with her trusty glider swing from building to building with her grappling hook and see in the dark with her night vision and thermal imaging goggles.TRAVEL THE GLOBEFrom the bustling streets of Rio de Janeiro to the majestic landmarks of Tokyo embark on a whirlwind tour of the world's most iconic destinations With stunning visuals and immersive environments and unravel the secrets that lie within.SOLVE CAPERSSharpen your detective skills as you gather clues and tackle a variety of mini-games to outsmart VILE's most elusive operatives and master the art of lockpicking before it's too late.CAPTURE VILEGather clues and compare them to dossiers to uncover VILE operatives Use your deductive skills to narrow down suspects a warrant is essential before making any arrests Will you crack the case and bring VILE to justice Software description provided by the publisher Game file sizeNintendo Switch: 1.3 GBNintendo Switch 2: 1.3 GBSupported play modesTV modeTabletop modeHandheld modeSoftware compatibility and play experience may differ on Nintendo Switch Lite Additional accessories may be required(sold separately) SystemNintendo SwitchWhich system(s) will play this game?Learn more consult a doctor before playing video games All users should read the Health and Safety Information available in the system settings before using this software A Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) is required for Save Data Cloud backup Gameloft and the Gameloft logo are trademarks of Gameloft in the U.S Mlodzinski's nasty sinker may be key to more efficient outingsRight-hander logs 3 strong frames before Rays' 4-run 4th turns tide in series openerApril 1st TAMPA -- learned that he had won the camp competition for the final spot in the Pirates’ rotation early last week But he had been preparing for his chance to prove that he can be a bona fide starter for much longer than that “I think he mentally started approaching it last year in September, when we sat down and he expressed the desire to start,” manager Derek Shelton said prior to the Pirates’ 6-1 loss to the Rays on Monday night at George M Mlodzinski got that first chance in the opener of a three-game set against the Rays The results were decidedly mixed as an impressive first three innings were followed by a four-run fourth that put Pittsburgh in an inescapable hole en route to a 1-4 start to the season “The confidence I am going to take away is those first three innings were solid,” Mlodzinski said “I felt like I executed what I wanted to do The side that sucks is the fourth inning.” A first-round pick by the Pirates (No Mlodzinski had been used almost solely as a reliever through two Major League seasons Five of his 75 appearances were technically starts typically out of the game after two innings at most Monday’s game was a stage for him to show that he can be a valuable asset in this rotation, something the Pirates need with Jared Jones and Johan Oviedo on the injured list and without a timetable for a return There were certainly bright spots in Mlodzinski’s 3 2/3 innings against Tampa Bay The right-hander came out of the gate firing reaching up to 98.3 mph with his four-seamer in the first inning He struck out Brandon Lowe on an elevated heater at 97 mph and then finished off a clean opening frame by dotting a 90 mph slider on the outside corner to get Junior Caminero looking That power fastball and slider were already in Mlodzinski’s arsenal when he was coming out of the bullpen It was a sinker in the second inning that was one of his best pitches of the game Mlodzinski threw a 96 mph sinker down-and-in to Christopher Morel But Morel took a hack and rolled over into a 6-4-3 double play “I think that’s going to help me with efficiency I think that’s something I can adjust going to the second and third time through -- where am I going to use that?” Mlodzinski dealt with traffic in the third inning but he was able to strand runners on second and third by getting Lowe to whiff at another elevated fastball which was something that really made us feel confident that he can be a starting pitcher,” Shelton said “It wasn't one time through the order; we saw it maintain in the fourth inning A lack of execution and hints of fatigue in Monday’s fourth inning led to a quick end to Mlodzinski’s night. The frame began with the Rays racking up four consecutive hits, although none of them would be classified as hard hit Morel’s RBI single through the left side came off a sweeper that broke his bat But whereas Mlodzinski was hitting the corners with regularity through the first three innings his pitches in the fourth caught too much of the plate It was indicative of a hurler who is being stretched out for the first time in the big leagues Mlodzinski threw 66 pitches against the Rays He had not exceeded 48 pitches in any previous regular-season game as he starts navigating a second time through and possibly a third time through is where possibly the pitch execution has to stay sharp." “That’s why the starting pitchers make the money -- because it’s hard,” Mlodzinski said An official website of the United States government The .gov means it’s official.Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil make sure you're on a federal government site The https:// ensures that you're connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and sent securely Carmen Concepcion is the Associate Director Patient Care Services/Nurse Executive of the VA San Diego Healthcare System Concepcion joined the executive leadership team in August 2016 She previously served at the VA Boston Healthcare System where she has held a range of leadership positions including Associate Chief Nurse of Community Living Center/Spinal Cord Injury Nurse Manager for Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and Acting Nurse Manager of Medical/Surgical Telemetry Ward Concepcion focuses on patient-centered care and has contributed to various leadership roles she has shown a record of consistently delivering results by aligning departments with organizational initiatives Concepcion is a member of the Board of Directors of the Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs (NOVA) and has represented that group at both the local and national levels she actively supports the mission and vision of NOVA in ensuring our veterans receive the highest quality care throughout the Department of Veterans Affairs Concepcion earned a dual master's degree in nursing and health administration from the University of Phoenix in 2013 and a Bachelor's of Science in nursing from Emmanuel College in 2006 Tina Tormey, director of residential education and housing at TCNJ, was named the winner of the Carmen L. Vance Herstory Award by the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International The award is presented to honor an outstanding female professional who has served the housing profession and assisted in supporting and creating opportunities for other female leaders “I am honored to be selected for this award,” Tormey said “I have had the privilege of growing and developing in my career courtesy of the time and commitment invested in me by incredible female mentors and colleagues This award is about creating space to support and uplift other women It brings me great joy to be able to amplify women’s voices while also supporting them in reaching their goals and dreams.” Tormey was a key researcher in a groundbreaking time management study for senior-level women professionals in higher education and has taught a series of transformative courses at the college that support the development of future generations of women This research will be published in a book expected to be released in 2026 “Tina is an exemplary leader who consistently demonstrates the values of leadership and empowerment of women within the campus housing profession and higher education as a whole,” said Kelly Hennessy associate vice president for student affairs “Her tireless efforts to uplift and mentor women embody the core values of this award.” who was instrumental in the establishment of ACUHO-I serving as the founding chair of the ACUHO-I Foundation in 1988 and as a four-time individual major donor to the foundation. During her retirement she has continued serving as a leader and champion for ACUHO-I and the work it does              View Full Site TCNJ Today || Parents || Alumni TCNJ Home About Academics Admissions Athletics Campus Life Library A-Z | Directory | Map | Offices Facebook   Twitter   LinkedIn   Instagram   YouTube