The tradition of Indian dance goes back as far as the people’s rich cultural history. It is deeply interwoven with Hinduism and is beautiful for its precision and comprehensive storytelling. Every minute detail from the angle of the eyes in relation to the tension in the fingers has a meaning. There are eight kinds of classical Indian dance and many are still alive today, even in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jurnee Clark began dancing almost six years ago. “My mom took me to some sort of cultural program at the Krishna temple in Salt Lake, where Divya School of Dance performed. I thought the dancing style was beautiful so I decided to try the trial class and I fell in love. I remember my dance guru having to turn the fan on because I was sweating so bad, but I decided to stick with it despite it being so hard,” Clark said. Clark dances in the style of Bharatanatyam, which is possibly the oldest dance form and the mother of all Indian dance styles. It originated in the … [Read more...] about Classical Indian Dance in Salt Lake City
Warming change: Oil, gas industry could help address world’s climate
“We can do a lot better,” he said. Zoback also discussed what types of energy are powering the global economy now and in the future and how that will impact the environment, noting CO2 emissions have been flat and falling in the U.S. but climbing in developing countries. He told the audience Asia is building 300 gigawatts of new coal generating capacity now, which equals the amount of coal capacity currently operating in the U.S. “This is a global issue, not just a local one. Economic development, as we all know, depends on affordable energy delivered as cheaply as possible,” he said. “Let us have them make the right decision as we move forward.” He also discussed the role natural gas should play in helping to bring clean fuel to heat homes and cook in countries with emerging economies. As for the U.S., though, he cautioned the use of natural gas could do only so much, noting that California would reduce its CO2 emissions to meet existing mandates … [Read more...] about Warming change: Oil, gas industry could help address world’s climate
Morning Roundup: San Antonio sweeps doublehead from OKC Dodgers
San Antonio sweeps DH from Dodgers Troy Stokes hit a two-run double in a seven-run sixth inning, leading the San Antonio Missions to an 8-3 win over the Oklahoma City Dodgers in the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday. In the nightcap, Dodgers' starter Ben Holmes struck out a career high 10 batters but Oklahoma City dropped a 3-0 decision to Missions. Jake Hager homered for San Antonio and David Freitas drove in two runs, both unearned, with an RBI single. Hager also hit a two-run homer in the opening game. The Dodgers and Missions scheduled two seven-inning games Thursday after the series opener set for Wednesday was postponed due to rain. Celtics great John Havlicek dies John Havlicek, the Boston Celtics great whose steal of Hal Green's inbounds pass in the final seconds of the 1965 Eastern Conference final against the Philadelphia 76ers remains one of the most famous plays in NBA history, has died. He was 79. The Celtics said the Hall of Famer died Thursday. Nicknamed "Hondo" … [Read more...] about Morning Roundup: San Antonio sweeps doublehead from OKC Dodgers
Mother files suit over police shooting of son
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee woman whose son was fatally shot by police last year has filed suit against the city of Memphis and its police department. The Commercial Appeal reports Marlene Alexander said in the suit that her son, 25-year-old Terrance Carlton, was unarmed when he was shot. At the time of the shooting, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said in a news release that an officer tried to stop Carlton, who reached for his waist and threatened the officer's life before the officer fired. Memphis police identified Carlton as a suspect in two overnight shootings. Police spokesman Louis Brownlee couldn't confirm Wednesday if Carlton was the shooter. Attorney Shantell Suttle is representing Alexander and says they're awaiting results of the shooting investigation. The lawsuit asks for $50,000,000 in compensatory damages and $50 million in punitive damages. … [Read more...] about Mother files suit over police shooting of son
28-Year-Old Scotts Valley Woman Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit
Bay City News Service Published 5:31 pm PDT, Thursday, April 25, 2019 A 28-year-old Scotts Valley woman was arrested in Santa Cruz County after a high-speed pursuit Wednesday night, the California Highway Patrol reported. Copyright © 2019 by Bay City News, Inc. Republication, Rebroadcast or any other Reuse without the express written consent of Bay City News, Inc. is prohibited. … [Read more...] about 28-Year-Old Scotts Valley Woman Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit