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Pickleball is growing in Santa Clara. “You can think about it as a cross between ping-pong, tennis and badminton,” said Brandon Mackie of Pickleheads.com, the largest database of pickleball courts in the country, which helps people find courts. Read more at svvoice.com

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San Francisco 49ers News, Scores, and Game Schedule

As one of the most successful and storied franchises in the National Football League (NFL), the San Francisco 49ers have captivated fans for decades. If you're a devoted fan or simply interested in staying up-to-date with the latest news, scores, stats, and schedule of the 49ers, this comprehensive guide will keep you in the know.

News: Staying informed about the latest news surrounding the San Francisco 49ers is essential for every fan. Whether it's updates on player injuries, roster changes, coaching staff announcements, or team-related events, there are several reliable sources to turn to. Major sports news outlets like ESPN, CBS Sports, and NFL.com provide comprehensive coverage of the 49ers, offering breaking news, analysis, interviews, and feature stories. Additionally, the official San Francisco 49ers website and mobile app are excellent resources for official team news, press conferences, and exclusive interviews with players and coaches.

Scores: Following the San Francisco 49ers' performance on game day is an exhilarating experience. Keeping track of scores allows you to stay engaged and connected with the team's progress throughout the season. There are various ways to access up-to-date scores, including sports websites, mobile apps, and social media platforms. ESPN, NFL.com, and Yahoo Sports offer live scoring updates for all NFL games, allowing you to monitor the 49ers' progress in real-time. Additionally, following the official San Francisco 49ers social media accounts on platforms like Twitter and Instagram will provide you with instant score updates, highlights, and post-game analysis.

Stats: Statistics play a crucial role in understanding the performance and progress of the San Francisco 49ers. Whether you're interested in individual player stats, team rankings, or historical records, there are numerous resources available to access comprehensive statistical information. NFL.com and ESPN provide detailed player and team statistics, including passing, rushing, receiving, and defensive stats. These platforms also offer advanced metrics and analytics that delve deeper into player performance and team efficiency. For fans looking for more in-depth statistical analysis, dedicated football analytics websites such as Pro Football Focus and Football Outsiders provide advanced metrics and insights.

Schedule: The San Francisco 49ers schedule outlines the dates, times, and opponents for upcoming games throughout the season. It's important to stay aware of the schedule to plan game-day viewing or attendance. The official San Francisco 49ers website and mobile app provide the most accurate and up-to-date schedule information. Additionally, sports news websites and mobile apps such as ESPN and Yahoo Sports also display the team's schedule, making it convenient to access from various platforms. The schedule typically includes preseason, regular season, and potential playoff games, as well as bye weeks and nationally televised matchups.

By regularly checking the schedule, you can ensure that you never miss a San Francisco 49ers game and adjust your plans accordingly. It's also worth noting that schedules are subject to change due to flex scheduling or unforeseen circumstances, so staying updated with any potential changes is essential.

Staying informed about the San Francisco 49ers news, scores, stats, and schedule is crucial for passionate fans. By utilizing reputable sources such as major sports news outlets, official team websites, and mobile apps, you can stay up-to-date with breaking news, follow live scores, delve into detailed statistics, and plan your game-day experience. Whether you're cheering from the comfort of your home or attending games in person, this knowledge will enhance your connection with the team and allow you to share in the excitement and passion that comes with being a San Francisco 49ers fan.

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Sporting na "final four" da Taça da Liga #ÚltimasNotícias #Portugal

Hot News Hjulmand (53 minutos) e Gyökeres (65, de pênalti, e 70) marcaram os gols dos ‘leões’, enquanto Rúben Macedo (66) ainda diminuiu para os madeirenses, e a equipe lisboeta enfrentará nas semifinais o vencedor do duelo entre FC Porto e Moreirense, marcado para quinta-feira, no Estádio do Dragão, às 20h45. Benfica-Santa Clara, na quarta-feira, às 20h15, e Sporting de Braga-Vitória de…

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Illustrated Maps: Different Styles, Approaches & Uses

Rod Hunt is a London, UK based map illustrator specialising in detailed illustrated isometric maps and plans for school campuses, theme parks, events, parks and cities.

Style, Approach and Uses of Illustrated Maps

With 30 years experience as an illustrated map designer he’s created maps for clients worldwide including schools, universities, sporting events, theme parks, tourism brands and more. His love of detailed maps was fuelled by theme park and tourist attraction maps from his childhood. Rod's own maps are usually very detailed adding layers of humour and interest often populated with little characters and easter eggs to entertain the viewers as well as inform. Clarity of navigation is essential ahead of the detail, the London Underground Map is great example of distilling a map down to its essential elements by simplifying the geography, it’s often on Rod's mind when working on a visual approach for a new map project.

In this article Rod showcases his various styles and ways of executing an illustrated map suitable for a client's needs. What do you need from an illustrated or pictorial map, is it ease of use as a navigational tool with geographic accuracy,��exciting marketing images or a mixture of both? A simpler graphic map or levels of detail and complexity? It's important to understand how the map will be used when briefing a map illustrator to ensure it meets the requirements of its users.

Illustrated Theme Park and Tourist Attraction Maps

Creating a fun and engaging map for your theme park or tourist attraction is very important as it gives it excitement beyond a functional navigational tool becoming a key marketing promotion to instil excitement to potential visitors. 

Rod Hunt illustrated the Visitors Map for Chessington World of Adventures Theme Park. The key aims were to simplify the complex layout of the park to create an accurate and easy navigation tool for visitors, to be colourful, fun and appealing to the target family audience and to be easily updatable for the inclusion of future rides and attractions. The rides and attractions were illustrated in a fun and detailed way playing with scale while keeping a level of accurate depiction.

Illustrated visitors map for Chessington World of Adventures Theme Park

Illustrated Property Development Maps 

Rod was commissioned to visualise the different phases of a new properly development for an advertising campaign for Bhartiya City outside Bangalore, India.  The property development required a detailed 3D illustrated map using isometric perspective as a key visual to promote the development to potential residents and businesses. Rod worked from a huge amount of architectural drawings of the buildings, 3D renders and site plans of the upcoming phases to create a playful, colourful, green and vibrant place to live and work. Another more architectural approach can be seen in his Battersea Power Station Development Map which gives a neighbourhood overview of the current and upcoming phases of the multi-billion Pound development in London that surrounds Battersea Power Station.

 Bhartiya City Isometric property development map illustration used for a major advertising campaign

Illustrated Campus Maps and Site Plans for Schools, Colleges and Universities

Schools, colleges and universities can have various needs from an illustrated map or plan, a navigational tool, overview of the campus buildings or a key showcase of facilities. With Rod's illustrated campus site map for Santa Clara University the aim was to highlight some of the significant ways that the campus was transformed with new buildings and facilities built over the last two decades. A simper approach was chosen to depict the campus with a more graphic and simplified style. 

Rod's Cheltenham College Prep School Campus Map took a different route with more detail and exaggerated depictions of the buildings and cutaway's to show interiors. There was also an added layer of Where's Waldo / Wally? style search and find for extra interest and excitement. The map illustration was used as a key marketing tool and an interactive page on the schools website to showcase the superb facilities of the school.

Illustrated campus map for Santa Clara University

Detailed City Map Illustration

Rod Hunt was commissioned to create a detailed and expansive illustrated city map of the historic city of Jodhpur for The JDH, an Urban Regeneration Project that aims to restore the Walled City of Jodhpur to its former glory, breathing new life into its invaluable landmarks and livelihoods. The illustrated map of this ancient city needed to capture a sense of fantasy and magical reality that included Jodhpur's key landmarks and monuments, main street routes as well as elements of Jodhpur's rich culture, architecture and landscape. 

Detailed and expansive illustrated city map of the historic city of Jodhpur

Illustrated Tourist Maps of Landmarks

Another approach is a mixture of a simpler graphic background with highly rendered accurate illustrations of buildings and landmarks like in Rod's illustrated map of 101 sites in New York for Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises. Their aim was to show the different landmarks, buildings, monuments, neighbourhoods and attractions a customer can see from their various New York cruise routes around Manhattan. Here he creates an overview of landmarks in New York with less emphasis on the maps use as a navigational tool. Highly rendered buildings and landmarks feature in the approximate location with simpler graphic background, playing with scale to enhance impact and clarity.

Illustrated map of 101 sites in New York for Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises

Sports and Entertainment Event Maps

The Saudi Arabian e-prix and event map needed to convey the overall site the sporting event for use as a navigational tool and marketing tool. The brief was to create a fun, detailed and engaging 'Disneyland' style theme park map illustration showing the race circuit, wider festival site, hospitality and facilities on offer across the three days of the Formula E event with live music from international artists, entertainment, cultural activities and gripping city street racing. A mixture of clear routes for navigation was mixed with detailed depictions of the site features. 

A more focused approach was required for Time Out's 50th Birthday Party Event Map Illustration, a one night event at a small intimate site in Granary Square King's Cross. Rod went into great detail for each of the areas, including live music stages, comedy stage, hospitality and facilities to care an exciting overview of the event. The map illustration was used as a key marketing tool in the run up to the night.

Saudi Arabian e-prix and event map 

Building Cutaway and Exploded View Maps

Print company 1st Byte wanted to create an exploded view building virtual tour map to show customers the company's extensive print and finishing facilities. Rod illustrated an exploded cutaway building illustration that showed the company at work. The image was used an an interactive tour showing each floor in detail with key printing machinery shown in detail.

Illustrated Event Maps for Trade Shows and Exhibitions

Rod Hunt created a detailed and fun exhibition and event map illustration for the Top Gear Live show at Excel London, in the style of his bestselling Top Gear Where's Stig? search and find book. The map needed to show the indoor racing track, Live Action Arena plus a recreation of the Top Gear studio, special tributes to Top Gear's greatest challenges and some of the more creative and famous machinery from the TV show. The illustration was used as a key marketing image to promote the event.

Exhibition and event map illustration for the Top Gear Live show at Excel London

If you're looking to commission an illustrated map please feel free to contact Rod to discuss your requirements. 

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This Firm's Workers Are Millionaires. But They Are Too Busy To Enjoy Wealth

It’s a summer day in Santa Clara, California, and an assortment of luxury cars — Porsches, Corvettes, Lamborghinis — take up parking spots previously occupied by humbler models. Some have new paint jobs in the lime green from Nvidia Corp.’s logo. And they are stuck where their owners want to be: at the office.

Nvidia stock has gained 3,776% since the start of 2019 as the company benefits from selling the main chip necessary for artificial intelligence work, minting many new multimillionaires in the process. But the work hours are just as gruelling and high-stress, current and former employees said, leaving little time for the jet-setting, homebuying and leisure many can now afford. A culture problem is brewing, said the 10 people, who asked not to be identified for fear of retribution.

The 31-year-old chipmaker has piled on market cap faster than any other company in history. Founder and Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang has established expectations of scrappiness and overworking, with a chaotic structure where one manager can have dozens of direct reports, the current and former employees said. Rather than firing employees like his competitors, Huang has said he prefers to “torture them into greatness.”

Nvidia hasn’t had any trouble keeping its employees in recent years, in part because its stock grants typically vest — or become available — over a four-year period, giving workers incentive to stay to earn their whole pay package. In 2023, 5.3% of employees left the company, but after its valuation topped $1 trillion, that same turnover rate dropped by nearly half, to 2.7%, according to its 2024 sustainability report. The overall semiconductor industry’s turnover rate is much higher, at 17.7%, according to Nvidia.

The tech industry trope of “resting and vesting” is so common it was ridiculed by Hollywood in HBO’s “Silicon Valley” show with a character who squanders away his time playing video games and drinking big sodas waiting for his stock to vest. But it doesn’t work at Nvidia. One current employee said it would be embarrassing and even socially difficult to coast.

Those who tried have become the subject of internal critique. During a staff meeting late last year employees complained to Huang that some of their colleagues were in “semiretirement” mode, according to a former employee who attended the meeting.

Those who have been at the company for close to a decade would have more than enough money to retire, according to a former engineering employee who left the company in June. Many don’t, though, because there are millions more waiting when the next stock grant vests, the person added.

The explosive stock rally also means that many Nvidia employees are sitting on bigger nest eggs than peers at other chipmakers. Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress, who joined the company 11 years ago, owns stock worth about $758.7 million. Her Intel Corp. counterpart Dave Zinsner, who has a larger pay package but has a shorter tenure, owns stock worth just $3.13 million. At Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Nvidia’s nearest rival, which has also seen rapid share growth, CFO Jean Hu, who joined in 2023, owns stock worth $6.43 million.

The former engineering employee who asked not to be named said that, throughout 2023 and 2024, working at Nvidia meant encountering frequent expressions of wealth among employees of virtually all seniority levels. He said he regularly saw coworkers surfing Zillow and alluding to new vacation homes in casual conversation. He added that it’s become common for employees to attend big-ticket sporting events like the Super Bowl and the NBA Finals.

But the ex-marketing employee warned that Huang’s flat corporate structure sometimes works differently than intended. She said that in her experience, because of the company’s structure, people are incentivized to fight for Huang’s attention rather than work together toward Nvidia’s long-term success. The same structure applies to those far below Huang — the former technical support employee said his supervisor had more than 100 people directly reporting to him. At a certain point, with a certain amount of money, the stress starts to lose its appeal.

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49ers’ Shanahan on Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors: ‘Nothing has changed’

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49ers’ Shanahan on Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors: ‘Nothing has changed’

SANTA CLARA — As trade rumors engulf Brandon Aiyuk’s idling status with the 49ers, coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday that “nothing has changed.” Defensive end Nick Bosa, a year removed from his own contract battle with the 49ers, called such negotiations “brutal,” but then expressed confidence “it will get done” between the 49ers and Aiyuk. The Pittsburgh Steelers re-emerged as a potential trade partner after talks stalled Monday night, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported after the 49ers’ 1 1/2-hour practice. Asked if he expects the situation to be resolved soon, Shanahan said: “No. You always want it to be, badly. This stuff takes time. Every day I hope it gets resolved. Hopefully it will get resolved sooner than later.” Aiyuk, as he has done throughout this camp, briefly watched practice from afar. General manager John Lynch observed all of it on the field and walked off afterward with coach Kyle Shanahan, who then headed for his regularly scheduled press conference. “I’m not going to get into specifics with offers or trades,” Shanahan added. “A lot (of news) was out yesterday but the situation we’re in with Brandon, nothing has changed.” The 49ers had agreed to trade proposals by two teams, the Cleveland Browns and the New England Patriots, as reported Monday night by NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco. Aiyuk presumably gets to have a say on whether any deal progresses, conceivably with the lucrative contract extension he has anxiously sought from the 49ers for six months — and counting. The 49ers have granted Aiyuk permission to speak with other teams, and although Shanahan said he spoke with him earlier in camp about his plight, any business talk runs between Lynch and Aiyuk’s agent. Could Aiyuk still secure a long-term deal with the 49ers? “There’s a scenario with everything, so I wouldn’t rule anything out,” Shanahan added. “Brandon is a great player, so it’s real hard when you lose a great player. We have to look into everything and understand the situation we’re in. It takes time.” Shanahan quipped that it would take only 2 1/2 days to bring a new receiver up to speed in the offense if one is acquired in return via trade. Then he noted that experience would play a factor. For example, the Cleveland Browns’ Amari Cooper might integrate quicker as he enters his 10th season. Ricky Pearsall, the 49ers’ first-round draft pick, was pulled out of Tuesday’s practice after aggravating a shoulder injury tracing to the spring, Shanahan added.  Other receivers injured this camp include Jacob Cowing (hamstring; returned Tuesday) and Danny Gray (shoulder). “Even though Brandon is dealing with that (contract) right now, he’s still around. He’s in the meeting rooms and very active,” wide receivers coach Leonard Hankerson said. “… He’s been good. He’s been active and awesome.” Deebo Samuel and Jauan Jennings have been the go-to targets, both of whom are on their second contracts, something Aiyuk is looking to sign either with the 49ers or elsewhere. Related Articles

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“As it got closer and closer (to the opener), it gets pretty dicey,” Bosa said. “But I definitely didn’t want to be traded. It’s a good place to be. I’m very thankful and grateful to be paid and here, because there are not many organizations as good as this one.” Aiyuk is slated to play this season on the fifth-year option of his rookie contract, with a $14.1 million salary that is at least half the market rate for a No. 1-caliber receiver. The 49ers offense has flourished in recent years and Aiyuk’s back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons illustrate what a reliable target he’s become for third-year quarterback Brock Purdy. When Bosa was asked if he won his contract staredown with the 49ers, he replied: “I’m not going to comment but they are tough.” McCAFFREY DINGED UP? Running back Christian McCaffrey, the NFL’s reigning rushing champion, has a calf strain that will keep him out of the preseason and out of practice the next few weeks. Hamstring strains have sidelined Elijah Mitchell and Isaac Guerendo, so to counter the backfield’s sudden attrition, Matt Breida re-signed and practiced Tuesday. Breida played for the 49ers from 2017-19.

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The Briarwood 12U All Stars will open the District 44 Tournament on Thursday against Los Altos. In the team’s preparation for its opener, the team worked extensively on its defense at Monday’s practice. Pitching and defense will be critical for Briarwood this summer if the players want to make a deep run in this summer’s playoffs. Read more at svvoice.com

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A 'potentially historic' heat wave is intensifying along the West Coast, with no relief expected for days.

An extremely dangerous and unusually prolonged heat wave is intensifying and spreading up the West Coast, with no relief expected for days.

Officials from California to Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and Arizona are bracing for potential wildfires, opening cooling centers, and warning residents to stay indoors and stay hydrated as the relentless heat wave brings sweltering temperatures well into the 100s and 110s, with highs possibly reaching the 120s in the Desert Southwest.

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Death Valley, California, could reach 125 degrees by Sunday or Monday, setting a new daily record for those dates. Las Vegas, Nevada, could also surpass its all-time high temperature of 117 degrees on Sunday or Monday.

“Confidence is increasing that this potentially historic heatwave will last several days,” the National Weather Service in Portland warned, noting that the risk of heat-related illness will increase significantly.

Extreme heat is one of the leading weather-related killers in the United States, causing hundreds of deaths each year, according to the National Weather Service.

In San Jose, California, a homeless man died on Tuesday due to the extreme heat, Mayor Matt Mahan said. The man was 69, according to the mayor’s spokesperson, Tasha Dean, citing information from the Santa Clara Medical Examiner’s Office.

On the same day, a 10-year-old died in Arizona after experiencing a heat-related emergency while hiking with family in South Mountain Park and Preserve, the Phoenix Police Department reported.

“This is a DANGEROUS situation, especially for sensitive populations,” the National Weather Service in Los Angeles warned, reminding residents to never leave anyone in a car, to drink plenty of water, stay in the shade, and wear light, loose-fitting clothes.

Saturday is expected to be the hottest day in this prolonged heat wave, with temperatures in the 110s becoming common across California, excluding coastal areas and higher elevations, according to the National Weather Service.

“This level of heat throughout parts of the Mojave Desert and the Sacramento/San Joaquin valleys of California could pose a risk to anyone if proper heat safety is not followed,” the weather service warned.

Nationwide, nearly 140 million people remain under heat alerts, primarily in Western states, where the heat wave is expected to persist through the middle of next week.

Parts of Oregon will experience triple-digit temperatures on Friday, and the heat could last up to five days with poor overnight relief, the National Weather Service in Portland said.

A state of emergency has been declared in Multnomah County, Oregon’s most populous county, for this weekend as temperatures are expected to climb.

“I’m particularly worried about the thousands of people heading to music festivals and sporting events this weekend. They’ll be spending a long time outside, may have little access to shade and water, and may not recognize the risk,” Multnomah County’s health officer, Dr. Richard Bruno, said in a news release.

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Bruno noted that the area has experienced few hot days so far this year, and residents’ bodies have not yet acclimated to the heat.

In 2021, a previous heat wave scorched Oregon, leaving dozens dead as power equipment buckled under the heat, triggering rolling blackouts for tens of thousands as temperatures soared above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

While this heat wave isn’t expected to be as intense as the 2021 scorcher, forecasters are concerned about its prolonged duration, said Noah Alviz, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Portland, Oregon, speaking to CNN. “Temperatures are forecast to reach the upper 90s or even triple digits of 100 to 105 degrees for four to five days. That is very unusual for this location,” Alviz noted.

“The triple-digit heat will extend northward into the Pacific Northwest and parts of the central Great Basin, with widespread highs rising into the 90s and low 100s,” added the National Weather Service. “The extended duration of this heat is also worrisome as scorching above-average temperatures are expected to linger into next week.”

On July 4, over a dozen high-temperature records were either broken or tied, including multiple California cities, with Palmdale reaching 110 degrees and Madera hitting 109 degrees.

The conditions are ripe for wildfire spread as extreme heat combines with gusty winds and low humidity, facilitating rapid fire spread through already dry vegetation.

Red flag warnings are active across the West, including in the vicinity of the Thompson Fire, which has consumed over 3,700 acres in California’s Butte County since it was reported on Tuesday. The blaze has prompted thousands to evacuate and has drawn hundreds of firefighters to battle the flames in the Oroville area under scorching temperatures.

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According to Chris Peterson, a spokesperson for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire), 11 firefighters have been injured in the fire, including eight who suffered heat-related illnesses. As of Thursday night, the fire was 29% contained, as reported by Cal Fire.

California is experiencing an active fire season, with 144,940 acres burned so far in 2024 compared to 7,812 acres burned by the same time last year, according to Cal Fire.

Currently, nearly two dozen active wildfires of various sizes are burning across California, with the Thompson Fire among the largest, Cal Fire reported.

“We’re seeing fires from the coast in San Diego to the foothills in Butte,” said Cal Fire Deputy Director Nick Schuler in an interview with CNN on Wednesday. “Our firefighters are engaged in battles across California, often remaining on the frontlines for more than 24 hours. They face challenging conditions.”

In California’s Mariposa County, the French Fire triggered evacuation orders on Thursday night after scorching 400 acres just northwest of the small community of Mariposa, outside Yosemite National Park, according to a social media update from Cal Fire.

Due to the wildfire, the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office issued a shelter-in-place order for two hotels near Yosemite National Park on Thursday evening.

On Wednesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for the area affected by the Thompson Fire, enabling the deployment of additional resources, including the potential mobilization of the California National Guard for assistance.

As the West continues to endure sweltering conditions, oppressive heat and humidity are set to shift eastward towards the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast by the end of the week.

"Warm overnight temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s will provide little relief, creating a potentially dangerous situation for those lacking access to adequate cooling," warned the National Weather Service.

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New heat advisories have been issued for southeast Texas, extreme southern Florida, and parts of the Southeast extending northward to the Mid-Atlantic. High temperatures are expected to range between 95 and 105 degrees Fahrenheit in cities such as Houston, Miami, Atlanta, Raleigh, and Washington, DC.

In these areas, heat index values—how the air feels to the human body—will soar between 100 and 115 degrees.

"A cold front moving into the southern Plains is expected to bring cooler temperatures below average to Oklahoma, much of northern and western Texas, and the Mid-South by Friday," added the weather service.

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A Fun-Filled Adventure for Kids At Santa Clara Summer Camp

Santa Clara summer camps provide a wide range of engaging experiences that allow kids to discover new passions, hone skills, and create enduring memories. These camps provide a variety of activities that suit different age groups and interests, ranging from sports and arts to science and technology, guaranteeing a positive summer experience for every participant.

Variety of Program Options

The variety of programming offered at Santa Clara summer camp is one of its most notable qualities. There are camps for sports fans that focus on well-liked sports including basketball, tennis, swimming, and soccer. These camps emphasize collaboration, discipline, and healthy living in addition to enhancing physical abilities. Professional trainers and coaches make sure kids get the best guidance and support possible.

Santa Clara has a lot of arts camps for youngsters who have artistic tendencies, where they may learn about theater, dance, music, painting, and sketching. These courses are intended to encourage self-expression and creativity, giving young artists a safe space to develop their skills. Through a variety of projects, skilled artists and educators mentor the campers, fostering skill development and self-assurance.

Another well-liked choice is science and technology camps, particularly in the tech-savvy area of Silicon Valley. Through practical exercises and experiments, these courses educate kids to the marvels of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). These programs foster a love of study and creativity in subjects ranging from robotics and coding to environmental science and space exploration. Campers frequently get the opportunity to collaborate with knowledgeable instructors and business executives on engaging projects, such building their own robots or making basic video games.

Developing Friendships and Social Skills

Beyond the particular activities, Santa Clara summer camps are extremely important for assisting kids in gaining critical social skills. Through engaging with their peers in a safe and enjoyable setting, campers acquire valuable life skills including empathy, teamwork, and respect. Children are encouraged to collaborate, share ideas, and support one another throughout camp activities, which can result in lifelong friendships.

A lot of camps also place a strong emphasis on developing character via leadership and self-improvement exercises. Frequently assigned tasks and chances to spearhead team endeavors or events, campers cultivate a feeling of responsibility and self-assurance. With the assurance that they are in a caring and safe setting, this encouraging environment encourages kids to attempt new activities and venture beyond of their comfort zones.

Emphasis on Health and Wellbeing

Santa Clara summer camps place a high priority on its participants' physical health and fitness in addition to their intellectual and social advantages. Sports, physical games, and outdoor activities are all essential components of camp life, keeping kids occupied and active. A variety of well-balanced meals and snacks are frequently offered, with a focus on wholesome selections that sustain campers' energy levels all day.

Many camps include mindfulness and relaxation exercises like yoga or meditation in their daily schedules. These exercises enhance children's ability to focus, regulate stress, and cultivate inner serenity, all of which are beneficial to their general wellbeing.

Selecting the Appropriate Camp

Choosing the best summer camp in Santa Clara may be both enjoyable and difficult given the abundance of possibilities. While selecting a camp, parents want to take into account their child's hobbies, strengths, and potential growth areas. It's also crucial to look at the camp's credentials, which include the staff's credentials, the safety precautions used, and the program's general tenets. In the end, Silicon Valley Summer Camps provide an exciting blend of education, exploration, and personal development. They provide kids a priceless chance to discover new things, form deep connections, and make priceless experiences that they will love forever. There is a camp in Santa Clara that is prepared to fire your child's enthusiasm and provide an incredibly memorable summer, regardless of their aspirations—whether they are future scientists, artists, or athletes

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Holidays 3.16

Holidays

Austin 3:16 Day

Black Press Day

Curlew Day

Dandelion Day (French Republic)

Day After Dumbstruck Day

Day of the Book Smugglers (Lithuania)

Everything You Do Is Right Day

Freedom of Information Day

Goddard Day

Gumby Day

Halabja Massacre Anniversary Day (Turkey)

International Macaque Day

Latvian Legion Day (Latvia)

Liberty Day

Lips Appreciation Day (a.k.a. Love Your Lips Day)

The Lord’s Day

My Lai Day

National Archer Day

National Curl Crush Day

National Panda Day

National Red Cross Instructors Day

National Vaccination Day

No Selfies Day

Panda Day

Rachel Corrie Day

Rocket Day

Shattered Citadel Day

Stone Cold Day

St. Patrick’s Eve

Tell A Mockingbird To Shut Up Day

Vitamin C Day

West Point Day

Wild Spring Flower Festival (India)

World Theatre of the Oppressed Day

Young Careers Action Day (UK)

Food & Drink Celebrations

National Artichoke Hearts Day

National Lumpia Day

3rd Saturday in March

Digital Cleanup Day [3rd Saturday]

Girl Scout Sabbath [3rd Saturday]

International Sports Car Racing Day [3rd Saturday]

Maple Syrup Saturday [3rd Saturday]

National Corn Dog Day [3rd Saturday]

National Quilting Day [3rd Saturday]

National Tequila Day (Mexico) [3rd Saturday]

Recorder Day (a.k.a. Play the Recorder Day) [3rd Saturday]

Save the Florida Panther Day (Florida) [3rd Saturday]

World Blender Meetup Day [3rd Saturday]

World Whisky Day [3rd Saturday]

Worldwide Quilting Day [3rd Saturday]

Independence & Related Days

Aquedneck Constitution Day & Name Change to Rhode Island (1641)

Babikiria (Declared; 2019) [unrecognized]

Republic of Long Island (Declared; 2019) [unrecognized]

Festivals Beginning March 16, 2024

Armageddon Expo (Tauranga, New Zealand) [thru 3.17]

Bacchanalia begins (Ancient Rome)

Bay Area Travel & Adventure Show (Santa Clara, California) [thru 3.17]

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival (Wilmington, North Carolina)

Capitol Market Green Chili Shootout (Charleston, South Carolina)

Hebron Maple Festival (Hebron, Connecticut) [thru 3.17]

Lewiston Sugar Festival (Clewiston, Florida)

MoCCA Arts Festival (New York, New York) [thru 3.17]

New York Maple Weekend (New Your statewide) [thru 3.17 & March 23-24]

Pecan and Wine Festival (Camp Verde, Arizona) [thru 3.17]

Popsicle Bridge Contest (Seattle, Washington)

Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry (Virginia City, Nevada)

Shrimpalooza (Homosasa, Florida)

St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Atlanta, Georgia)

St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Chicago, Illinois)

St. Patrick’s Day Parade (New York, New York)

St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Norfolk, Virginia)

St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival (San Diego, California)

Strumica Festival (Strumica, North Macedonia)

Sugar Camp Days (New Carlisle, Indiana) [thru 3.17]

taste Washington (Seattle, Washington) [thru 3.17]

Feast Days

Abbán (Christian; Saint)

Agapitus

Argei (Ancient Rome) [also 5.14]

The Day After Dumbstruck Day (Shamanism)

Dionysus' Day (Ancient Greece)

Elaphebolia (Festival of Artemis; Ancient Greece)

Epictetus (Positivist; Saint)

Feast of Bacchus (Ancient Greece)

Feat of the Hand of God (Goddess Iusaas or Iussaset at the Temple of Edfu; Ancient Egypt)

Finian Lobhar (a.k.a. Finian the Leper; Christian; Saint)

Great Cosmic Mother-of-All and You Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Hammerhead Doozer (Muppetism)

Hercules Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Heribert of Cologne (Christian; Saint)

Hilarius of Aquileia (Christian; Saint)

Jean-Antoine Gros (Artology)

Julian of Antioch (a.k.a. of Cilicia; Christian; Saint)

Kinky Underwear Day (Pastafarian)

Lady of the Lake Day (Celtic Book of Days)

Rosa Bonheur (Artology)

Saturday of Souls, Second (Eastern Orthodox) [57 Days before Easter]

Urho (Christian; Saint) [Finnish Americans & Canadians]

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Lucky Day (Philippines) [34 of 71]

Tomobiki (友引 Japan) [Good luck all day, except at noon.]

Unfortunate Day (Pagan) [20 of 57]

Unglückstage (Unlucky Day; Pennsylvania Dutch) [12 of 30]

Very Unlucky Day (Grafton’s Manual of 1565) [15 of 60]

Premieres

The Absent-Minded Professor (Film; 1961)

Beatrice di Tenda, by Vincenzo Bellini (Opera; 1833)

Children of Dune (TV Mini-Series; 2003)

China Syndrome (Film; 1979)

Dog Watch (Disney Cartoon; 1945)

Ghost in the Shell (Film; 2017)

The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, by Victor Hugo (Novel; 1831)

Justified (TV Series; 2010)

La Petite Parade (Modern Madcaps Cartoon; 1959)

The Man on the Flying Trapeze (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1934)

Memento (Film; 2001)

Merry Mannequins (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1937)

Mickey’s Service Station (Disney Cartoon; 1935)

Pink Pistons (Pink Panther Cartoon; 1966)

The Saga of Windwagon Smith (Disney Cartoon; 1961)

The Scarlet Letter (Novel; 1850)

Thaïs, by Jules Massenet (Opera; 1894)

1776 (Broadway Musical; 1969)

Thank You, Jeeves, by P.G. Wodehouse (Novel; 1934) [Jeeves, #5]

Tomb Raider (Film; 2018)

Tops in the Big Top (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1945)

The Trumpeter of Krakow, by Eric P. Kelly (Novel; 1928)

Tweety and the Beanstalk (WB MM Cartoon; 1957)

21 Jump Street (Film; 2012)

Wings of Life (Documentary Film; 2011)

You Only Live Twice, by Ian Fleming (Novel; 1959) [James Bond #12]

Today’s Name Days

Eduard, Herbert (Austria)

Euzebija, Hilarije, Julijan (Croatia)

Elena, Herbert (Czech Republic)

Gudmund (Denmark)

Heero, Herbert, Herbi (Estonia)

Ilkka (Finland)

Bénédicte (France)

Herbert, Rüdiger (Germany)

Christodoulos, Ioulianos (Greece)

Henrietta (Hungary)

Eriberto, Ilario, Taziano (Italy)

Gabriels, Guntars, Guntis (Latvia)

Henrika, Norvilė, Vaidotas (Lithuania)

Gudmund, Gudny (Norway)

Abraham, Cyriak, Henryka, Herbert, Hiacynt, Hilary, Izabela, Oktawia (Poland)

Sabin (Romania)

Boleslav (Slovakia)

Abraham, Abrahán, Heriberto (Spain)

Gilbert, Herbert (Sweden)

Savina (Ukraine)

Bailee, Bailey, Baylee, Bayley, Melisa, Melissa, Melita, Melyta, Millicent, Millie, Missy (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 76 of 2024; 290 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 6 of week 11 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Nuin (Ash) [Day 28 of 28]

Chinese: Month 2 (Ding-Mao), Day 7 (Ji-Mao)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025)

Hebrew: 6 Adair II 5784

Islamic: 6 Ramadan 1445

J Cal: 16 Green; Twosday [16 of 30]

Julian: 3 March 2024

Moon: 50%: 1st Quarter

Positivist: 20 Aristotle (3rd Month) [Tacitus]

Runic Half Month: Beore (Birch Tree) [Day 7 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 87 of 89)

Week: 2nd Week of March

Zodiac: Pisces (Day 27 of 30)

[hotnew-pt]

Árbitro Nuno Almeida termina carreira em “jogo inesquecível” | Futebol nacional #ÚltimasNotícias #Portugal

Hot News O árbitro de futebol Nuno Almeida encerrou neste sábado a carreira, aos 49 anos, no encontro Moreirense-Santa Clara (1-0), relativo à 8.ª jornada da I Liga portuguesa. Um jogo que, por toda a envolvência e significado que carregou, considerou o mais marcante em 20 anos no principal campeonato português. Apesar de ter arbitrado a Supertaça de 2019, na qual o Benfica derrotou o Sporting…

[brookstonalmanac]

Holidays 3.16

Holidays

Austin 3:16 Day

Black Press Day

Curlew Day

Dandelion Day (French Republic)

Day After Dumbstruck Day

Day of the Book Smugglers (Lithuania)

Everything You Do Is Right Day

Freedom of Information Day

Goddard Day

Gumby Day

Halabja Massacre Anniversary Day (Turkey)

International Macaque Day

Latvian Legion Day (Latvia)

Liberty Day

Lips Appreciation Day (a.k.a. Love Your Lips Day)

The Lord’s Day

My Lai Day

National Archer Day

National Curl Crush Day

National Panda Day

National Red Cross Instructors Day

National Vaccination Day

No Selfies Day

Panda Day

Rachel Corrie Day

Rocket Day

Shattered Citadel Day

Stone Cold Day

St. Patrick’s Eve

Tell A Mockingbird To Shut Up Day

Vitamin C Day

West Point Day

Wild Spring Flower Festival (India)

World Theatre of the Oppressed Day

Young Careers Action Day (UK)

Food & Drink Celebrations

National Artichoke Hearts Day

National Lumpia Day

3rd Saturday in March

Digital Cleanup Day [3rd Saturday]

Girl Scout Sabbath [3rd Saturday]

International Sports Car Racing Day [3rd Saturday]

Maple Syrup Saturday [3rd Saturday]

National Corn Dog Day [3rd Saturday]

National Quilting Day [3rd Saturday]

National Tequila Day (Mexico) [3rd Saturday]

Recorder Day (a.k.a. Play the Recorder Day) [3rd Saturday]

Save the Florida Panther Day (Florida) [3rd Saturday]

World Blender Meetup Day [3rd Saturday]

World Whisky Day [3rd Saturday]

Worldwide Quilting Day [3rd Saturday]

Independence & Related Days

Aquedneck Constitution Day & Name Change to Rhode Island (1641)

Babikiria (Declared; 2019) [unrecognized]

Republic of Long Island (Declared; 2019) [unrecognized]

Festivals Beginning March 16, 2024

Armageddon Expo (Tauranga, New Zealand) [thru 3.17]

Bacchanalia begins (Ancient Rome)

Bay Area Travel & Adventure Show (Santa Clara, California) [thru 3.17]

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival (Wilmington, North Carolina)

Capitol Market Green Chili Shootout (Charleston, South Carolina)

Hebron Maple Festival (Hebron, Connecticut) [thru 3.17]

Lewiston Sugar Festival (Clewiston, Florida)

MoCCA Arts Festival (New York, New York) [thru 3.17]

New York Maple Weekend (New Your statewide) [thru 3.17 & March 23-24]

Pecan and Wine Festival (Camp Verde, Arizona) [thru 3.17]

Popsicle Bridge Contest (Seattle, Washington)

Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry (Virginia City, Nevada)

Shrimpalooza (Homosasa, Florida)

St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Atlanta, Georgia)

St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Chicago, Illinois)

St. Patrick’s Day Parade (New York, New York)

St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Norfolk, Virginia)

St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival (San Diego, California)

Strumica Festival (Strumica, North Macedonia)

Sugar Camp Days (New Carlisle, Indiana) [thru 3.17]

taste Washington (Seattle, Washington) [thru 3.17]

Feast Days

Abbán (Christian; Saint)

Agapitus

Argei (Ancient Rome) [also 5.14]

The Day After Dumbstruck Day (Shamanism)

Dionysus' Day (Ancient Greece)

Elaphebolia (Festival of Artemis; Ancient Greece)

Epictetus (Positivist; Saint)

Feast of Bacchus (Ancient Greece)

Feat of the Hand of God (Goddess Iusaas or Iussaset at the Temple of Edfu; Ancient Egypt)

Finian Lobhar (a.k.a. Finian the Leper; Christian; Saint)

Great Cosmic Mother-of-All and You Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Hammerhead Doozer (Muppetism)

Hercules Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Heribert of Cologne (Christian; Saint)

Hilarius of Aquileia (Christian; Saint)

Jean-Antoine Gros (Artology)

Julian of Antioch (a.k.a. of Cilicia; Christian; Saint)

Kinky Underwear Day (Pastafarian)

Lady of the Lake Day (Celtic Book of Days)

Rosa Bonheur (Artology)

Saturday of Souls, Second (Eastern Orthodox) [57 Days before Easter]

Urho (Christian; Saint) [Finnish Americans & Canadians]

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Lucky Day (Philippines) [34 of 71]

Tomobiki (友引 Japan) [Good luck all day, except at noon.]

Unfortunate Day (Pagan) [20 of 57]

Unglückstage (Unlucky Day; Pennsylvania Dutch) [12 of 30]

Very Unlucky Day (Grafton’s Manual of 1565) [15 of 60]

Premieres

The Absent-Minded Professor (Film; 1961)

Beatrice di Tenda, by Vincenzo Bellini (Opera; 1833)

Children of Dune (TV Mini-Series; 2003)

China Syndrome (Film; 1979)

Dog Watch (Disney Cartoon; 1945)

Ghost in the Shell (Film; 2017)

The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, by Victor Hugo (Novel; 1831)

Justified (TV Series; 2010)

La Petite Parade (Modern Madcaps Cartoon; 1959)

The Man on the Flying Trapeze (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1934)

Memento (Film; 2001)

Merry Mannequins (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1937)

Mickey’s Service Station (Disney Cartoon; 1935)

Pink Pistons (Pink Panther Cartoon; 1966)

The Saga of Windwagon Smith (Disney Cartoon; 1961)

The Scarlet Letter (Novel; 1850)

Thaïs, by Jules Massenet (Opera; 1894)

1776 (Broadway Musical; 1969)

Thank You, Jeeves, by P.G. Wodehouse (Novel; 1934) [Jeeves, #5]

Tomb Raider (Film; 2018)

Tops in the Big Top (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1945)

The Trumpeter of Krakow, by Eric P. Kelly (Novel; 1928)

Tweety and the Beanstalk (WB MM Cartoon; 1957)

21 Jump Street (Film; 2012)

Wings of Life (Documentary Film; 2011)

You Only Live Twice, by Ian Fleming (Novel; 1959) [James Bond #12]

Today’s Name Days

Eduard, Herbert (Austria)

Euzebija, Hilarije, Julijan (Croatia)

Elena, Herbert (Czech Republic)

Gudmund (Denmark)

Heero, Herbert, Herbi (Estonia)

Ilkka (Finland)

Bénédicte (France)

Herbert, Rüdiger (Germany)

Christodoulos, Ioulianos (Greece)

Henrietta (Hungary)

Eriberto, Ilario, Taziano (Italy)

Gabriels, Guntars, Guntis (Latvia)

Henrika, Norvilė, Vaidotas (Lithuania)

Gudmund, Gudny (Norway)

Abraham, Cyriak, Henryka, Herbert, Hiacynt, Hilary, Izabela, Oktawia (Poland)

Sabin (Romania)

Boleslav (Slovakia)

Abraham, Abrahán, Heriberto (Spain)

Gilbert, Herbert (Sweden)

Savina (Ukraine)

Bailee, Bailey, Baylee, Bayley, Melisa, Melissa, Melita, Melyta, Millicent, Millie, Missy (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 76 of 2024; 290 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 6 of week 11 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Nuin (Ash) [Day 28 of 28]

Chinese: Month 2 (Ding-Mao), Day 7 (Ji-Mao)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025)

Hebrew: 6 Adair II 5784

Islamic: 6 Ramadan 1445

J Cal: 16 Green; Twosday [16 of 30]

Julian: 3 March 2024

Moon: 50%: 1st Quarter

Positivist: 20 Aristotle (3rd Month) [Tacitus]

Runic Half Month: Beore (Birch Tree) [Day 7 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 87 of 89)

Week: 2nd Week of March

Zodiac: Pisces (Day 27 of 30)

[sports-culture]

Top 10 Largest NFL Stadiums in the USA by Seating Capacity

In the realm of American football, a sport deeply ingrained in the nation's culture, the colossal stadiums stand as enduring symbols of its grandeur. These architectural wonders, pulsating with the energy of passionate fans, echo the stories of legendary clashes and unforgettable moments. Let's embark on a journey to explore the 10 largest NFL stadiums in the USA, measured by their permanent seating capacity.

1. MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, New Jersey)

Capacity: 82,500

A behemoth in both size and reputation, MetLife Stadium stands as the undisputed king of NFL coliseums. Home to the New York Giants and the New York Jets, this architectural marvel, opened in 2010, transforms into a sea of passionate fans, hosting iconic events such as Super Bowl XLVIII.

2. Lambeau Field (Green Bay, Wisconsin)

Capacity: 81,441

Nestled in the frozen tundra of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Lambeau Field is more than a stadium; it's a pilgrimage site for Packers fans. With a modest permanent capacity of 81,441, the atmosphere in the "Frozen Tundra" turns every game into a thunderous spectacle.

3. AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas)

Capacity: 80,000 (expandable to 105,000)

Nicknamed "Jerry's World," AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, is an engineering marvel that pushes the boundaries of stadium design. Home to the Dallas Cowboys, it can expand its capacity to a staggering 105,000, making it the second-largest NFL stadium in the world.

4. SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, California)

Capacity: 70,240 (expandable to 100,240)

SoFi Stadium, a glistening testament to modern stadium architecture, is a relatively new entry but has already captured the hearts of football fans in Los Angeles. With a sleek design and a capacity that can expand to 100,240, it promises to be a contender for the title of the biggest NFL stadium in the future.

5. Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

Capacity: 69,176

Affectionately nicknamed "The Linc," Lincoln Financial Field, the home of the Philadelphia Eagles, pulsates with energy on game days. With a seating capacity of 69,176, it stands as the 5th largest NFL stadium in the USA.

6. Levi’s Stadium (Santa Clara, California)

Capacity: 68,500

Levi’s Stadium, located in Silicon Valley, is a haven for tech-savvy football fans. Home to the San Francisco 49ers, it blends innovation with tradition, boasting a permanent capacity of 68,500.

7. CenturyLink Field (Seattle, Washington)

Capacity: 68,039

The home of the Seattle Seahawks, CenturyLink Field is known for its electrifying atmosphere fueled by the legendary "12th Man." With a capacity of 68,039, it transforms into a sea of blue and green on game days.

8. TIAA Bank Field (Jacksonville, Florida)

Capacity: 67,819

Formerly known as EverBank Field, TIAA Bank Field offers a unique stadium experience as the 8th largest NFL stadium in the USA. Home to the Jacksonville Jaguars, its distinct feature is the two giant scoreboards in the end zones.

9. Soldier Field (Chicago, Illinois)

Capacity: 66,000

Standing proudly along the shores of Lake Michigan, Soldier Field is a Chicago landmark. Home to the Chicago Bears, it boasts a permanent capacity of 66,000 and a rich history dating back to 1924.

10. Raymond James Stadium (Tampa Bay, Florida)

Capacity: 65,618

Nicknamed "The Ray J," Raymond James Stadium is home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, offering a comfortable and intimate setting for fans. With a permanent capacity of 65,618, it continues to be a vibrant stage for NFL action in the sunshine state.

In conclusion, while size and capacity are impressive, the essence of these stadiums lies in their atmosphere, history, and the memories they create. Each NFL arena holds a unique story, fostering a deep connection between fans and their teams, making them more than just structures but the beating heart of American football.

[beautybanned]

damian. • bodyclaim. • headcanons. • isms. • threads.

BASIC INFO

full name — Damian Sanchez age — thirty-five (july 26) gender — cis male, (he/ him/ his pronouns) orientation — bisexual (tho struggling on the men side) occupation — grifter, thief, con artist, prostitute deity connection — aphrodite  peacock name — danger weapon/ armor — tba clothing style / armor — fitting, tight, show-off-y

PHYSICAL INFO

face claim — Josh Segarra hair — brown / eyes — brown height — five foot & eleven inches build — beefy babe is beefy - check me scars — n/a tattoos — n/a piercings — n/a special characteristics — he's quiet and grumpy when he doesn't get to throw punches for a while.  sexual preference— verse switch

PERSONALITY

alignment — neutral evil positive traits — protective, loyal, strong-willed negative traits — loner, selfish, aggressive (on occasion) hobbies — cars, working out, partying

MEDICAL INFO

mental — n/a physical — beefy beefcake phobias — n/a eyesight — 18/20 although avrae tends to disagree dominant hand — right hand drug use — sometimes alcohol use — ehhh ye diet — healthy, he's gotta stay beefy and fit after all. fck fats and fast food

BACKGROUND

birthplace — santa clara, cuba parents — Anna Maria Sanchez (step-mother) & Tomaso Sanchez (father) & Aphrodite (biological mother) siblings — 3 older sisters (all half siblings though) pets — scrapo (dog, lives with his mom) education — high school graduate notable skills — disciplined, stealthy, quick with his hands & charming when he wants to be

BIO

Born the first son in the Sanchez family, he was a mere week old when his parents married - Anna knew he wasn't hers and yet she accepted him like her own. They left Cuba when Damian was seven and came to the US in the hopes of finding a better life in the country of endless possibilities. Chasing the American Dream, both his parents did their best to adapt as quickly as they were able, which included raising Damian to bi-lingual, at least since their arrival. He struggled with English at first, but made steady progress nonetheless and school probably did its part in that. He showed his powers early.. but they didn't ever really affect him, so he'd spend a few summers in Camp Halfblood, but ... not as religiously as it might've been expected from a Demigod.

Growing up with three older sisters... wasn't always easy. He was teased in school, teased at home, but grew up with a semi-healthy confidence nonetheless - although one could say it took him a while to develop it. Being considered exceptionally pretty for a guy surely helped with that, because he was also a typical jock+sports guy, so football was a must in highschool. And when he dashed past his enemies, all those who spread rumors about him held their breaths.

For a while at least.

Damian married young, because he and his girlfriend accidentally had a child, but he never quite .. felt himself a father. He didn't want to be. He'd had no choice, but to accept his fate - he couldn't just abandon her, could he? His parents would have his head, so Damian stayed and he found a job to care for his family, but he never quite found contentment in his life. Satisfaction. So, he began to drink, because how else could he relax after a long day of work, right?

It wasn't like he secretly enjoyed the attention he got when he stepped into bars. The drinks sent his way, the smiles and the waves - by all genders alike and he didn't even need to use his powers. He ..rarely did anyway. How easy it was to ... get what he desires off them. Almost too easy. It was wrong, so he didn't. At least .. not a lot. Not until he met a man at one of the bars he frequented for free drinks. You could do so much better. Aren't you tired of being nothing?

He was. He was. From drinks to purses, to hearts, to bank accounts - nobody and nothing was safe from him anymore. The new game plan? Go for the weakest links; for the older ones, the desperate ones. Play boytoy for a few weeks and no older woman (or man) will be able to deny you happiness. It worked.

At least until Damian fell for one of them. A man. Straight as an arrow - he thought, Damian lost his heart to his last victim. Pressured by his partner, he went through with it despite his heart telling him no and ruined everything. Unlike the others, this one didn't shy away from involving law enforcement and Damian... had to run.

Months of cat and mouse, of trying to figure out who he even was, of trying to understand his heart, make up for past sins and reconnect with his love, but all tries were rebuked, denied and his heart would bear the heaviest fate for it.

Where better to find safety than in a Camp nobody knew existed?

[finalprojectgroup20]

Women's Expectations and Beauty Standards in Sports and Athletics: Unit 1

Something that has always stayed in the back of my mind while growing up as an athlete myself is watching sports and major sporting events like the Olympics. Women are constantly being viewed not only for their performance but also for the way they look and how they are portrayed to the eye of the public. I am not saying that this is only a problem for women in this particular professional world but that they have it much harder. The standards are through the roof for how they should look, act, sound, and behave to make the public and media happy. This does affect all athletes, but you dont typically see men photoshopping themselves to appear extremely skinny or changing their body shape while they are on the field or jumping from bar to bar like Livvy Dunne did to appease her audience. 

Dunne photoshopped her shoulders and torso to be smaller in comparison to the original picture. Later dealt with a huge amount of backlash for this performance on social media and took down the photo since so many people were shaming her. Not ever considering why she felt the need to edit her photos since she is already an amazing gymnast. Female athletes aren't just competing for a spot in the top ranking, they are also competing with each other for fame and camera time, something only gifted to athletes if they meet all the criteria that the media wants to see - skinny, beautiful, blemish-free, flawless, and overall the “perfect” body that women are brainwashed into striving to be. It's such a dangerous world to be thrown into and if not taken with a grain of salt. You might end up in the firing range like Dunne. 

This isn't new either since women have been allowed to participate in sporting events and teams they have been criticized for how they look and less on how they perform. This appearance-obsessed culture is something that has been riddling with dance and gymnastics since the start of it all. Women all over the world have come forward to speak out about USA coaches who have starved and even forced them into extreme diets while shaming young girls who could not shed weight due to their genetics or body shape. Garber writes “ However, dictating female athletes’ bodies is unfortunately commonplace in virtually every sport”. This isn't just coaches and managers who are trying to force eating habits and dictate the weight of women. Just this last February, track star Mary Cain also known as “The fastest woman in America” set a lawsuit against her personal Nike coach for forcing her into an abusive diet, starving her into submission that later resulted in a deep and overwhelming depression episode that lasted for months. 

Another case in 2016 with the tennis star Eugenie Bouchard came out where she spoke out about her battle with an eating disorder due to the pressure and expectations from the outside world and herself. Women are more than what they look like and how the media is portraying them to be and if the whole world can't see that then the harm will continue to follow suit for these amazing athletes that dont get to truly shine without someone or something trying to bring them down for not being what they want them to be. With my lasting words on the subject, I would like to inform you that through the National Eating Disorder Association, 62% of female athletes in weight class or aesthetic sport suffer from some type of eating disorder. I hope you let that information sit with you before you try to judge an athlete for more than how they perform in their sport.

Work Cited:

Savage, M. (2012). Body image in sports. Character Education - Santa Clara University. https://www.scu.edu/character/resources/body-image-in-sports/ 

Majumder, A. (2023, November 6). Olivia Dunne Sparks internet backlash over “photoshop” controversy in latest post. EssentiallySports. https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-gymnastics-news-olivia-dunne-sparks-internet-backlash-over-photoshop-controversy-in-latest-post/ Garber, E. (2020, March 10).

Female athletes are worth more than their appearance. Massachusetts Daily Collegian. https://dailycollegian.com/2020/03/female-athletes-are-worth-more-than-their-appearance/