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Henry Madlonado hopes to break new ground at the Enzian movie theater during the annual Florida Film Festival in April 2014. The proposed expansion includes two new theater spaces that would increase opportunities for the company and its members.

"We're doing this because our members already want it," said Maldonado, board president, at a press conference held Dec. 3 at Valencia College West. He claims that the Enzian will be able to add more variety to their venue, increasing their selection of family offerings, documentaries and student films.

The Enzian has offered a unique selection of films since it was first founded in 1985 and will diversify its programming further if the plan continues. The two additional theaters will host up to 60 and 80 guests each, which will provide movie-goers with more options.


"In adding two screens, we hope to be able to give people more of what we do so well here and what we're proud of with our existing theater," said Elizabeth Teidtke, vice president of the board, as told to local news site wesh.com.

The Enzian's proposal for expansion was initially presented to the city of Maitland last November and the logistical issues it presented are still being reworked. Although the city has historically supported the theater, the possibility of project elimination remains.

"Parking is our biggest problem," said Maldonado. Due to small availability of space, "we will possibly introduce off-property, free valet parking." 

If a nearby business is able to provide a solution for The Enzian, the only remaining obstacle will be to secure finances. Maldonado believes that the members will show their support and provide the necessary funds, as they have already donated over $2 million to the cause.

"There aren't too many places where you can go to have a good, old-fashioned drink and watch a good, old-fashioned movie on a big screen," said Cecil Stone, Orlando millionaire and former construction business owner. "This place is one of the good ones. Their plans seem solid and I really hope to see them grow."

Hope is not lacking for the future of The Enzian. When the Teidtke family envisioned this theater, their hope and dedication led them to open it. When its members desired to restore the space to its former glory, their hope and support led them to see it reopen. Now, when a community wants to see it grow, their hope and ambition will create new arenas to open.

Maldonado anticipates great things for the future of The Enzian. The new space will offer a lot of new potential."

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Let there be light for motorcycles

Mike Dickenson shined light on a new technology that enables motorcyclists to enjoy their two-wheeled companions without worrying about disappearing into the dark.

“You see a lot of bumper stickers that say ‘check twice for motorcycles.’ That’s because the biggest problem for every single one of us is not being seen,” said Dickenson. “Some of my friends never ride at night because they’re worried that they’ll get hit by a car.”

A new system of active side lighting called Lunasee can decrease this problem. It uses photo-luminescent tape that goes around both sides of the wheel and charges under a UV light on the fender. The tape is made from the same kind of material found in glow-in-the-dark stickers.

"Lunasee creates those iconic rings of light that immediately identify us as a motorcycle to other vehicles," said Dickenson. “It’s an easy way to be seen.”

A spinning wheel glowed onstage at his side at the American International Motorcycle Expo, or AIMExpo, in Orlando on Oct. 19. Dozens of people were drawn from other areas of the Orange County Convention center to find out what it was.

“This would really make me feel a lot safer at night than I do now,” said motorcyclist Jon Conner. “My wife would probably still worry about me, but I’m sure it’d give her at least a little peace of mind, too.”

Although Lunasee was originally designed for bicycle tires, Dickenson realized that it could help a lot of motorcyclists after he learned how to ride his first motorcycle. From that moment on, the company became determined to keep motorcyclists safe.

"I can't believe I've never seen this before! I want to show it to bikers everywhere!” said Roy Craft, a New York motorcycle safety teacher, who now plans to make it available in his classroom.

Many people use various colors of neon lighting on their motorcycles to create interesting visual effects, but Lunasee is the first lighting system of its kind. The aesthetic reminded many AIMExpo goers of Tron, which impressed some just as much as the safety factor.

"All bikers fear not being seen in the dark and too few can afford customized neon lighting. This is a perfect alternative," said Dickenson.

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One man shined light on a new way for motorcyclists to enjoy their two-wheeled companions without worrying about disappearing into the dark.

"Lunasee creates those iconic rings of light that immediately identify us as a motorcycle to other vehicles," said exhibitor Mike Dickenson.

Small circles of light transform a potentially dangerous nighttime ride into a safe one by increasing motorcycle visibility from both sides.

"Lunasee was created for bicycle tires," said Dickenson. When he first learned to ride, though, "we realized how much it could help people."

Dickenson exhibited and explained his company's technology at the American International Motorcycle Expo, or AIMExpo, in Orlando on Oct. 19.

"I can't believe I've never seen this before! I want to show it to bikers everywhere!” said Roy Craft, a New York motorcycle safety teacher.

Dozens of people were drawn from other areas of the AIMExpo at the Orange County Convention center to investigate the glowing wheel onstage.

“This would really make me feel a lot safer at night than I do now,” said motorcyclist Jon Connor. “Plus it looks like something from Tron!”

The circles are actually tape that's very similar to children's glow-in-the-dark stickers and absorbs light from a small bulb in the fender.

"All bikers fear not being seen in the dark and too few can afford customized neon lighting. This is a perfect alternative," said Dickenson.

Illiterate Woman Becomes a Solar Engineer

Rafea Badr transformed from an uneducated mother of four living in a tent to a solar power engineer. She left her life as a secondary wife in the impoverished village of Rowdat Bardon, Jordan, to train for a career at the Barefoot College in India.

Threats of abandonment and divorce from her husband forced Badr to give up on her dreams of success after just one month of her education in India. She returned home immediately after her husband called her and demanded that she do so or lose her children forever.

Her time in India with other women from all corners of the world in a place where they gained new skills together inspired Badr. She wanted to work. The sight of hungry families burning everything that they owned to stay warm without hope for a better future further motivated her to finish the journey that she had begun.

She could not sit and only sip tea and smoke cigarettes every day when she knew that she had another choice. She could not allow herself to tolerate her husband’s harsh words and discouragement, so instead returned to India to finish her program.

Badr pushed forwards and conquered her final exam as the first of all of the women in her class to build a functioning solar-powered light. She returned to her home in Jordan where she brought solar power into her own home. Through her labor and determination she birthed new light into her life.

The Barefoot Institute teaches solar power engineering skills to approximately 40 women at a time for a stretch of six months. These women are mothers and grandmothers from poverty-stricken areas with minimal education and experience.

The documentary film, “Rafea: Solar Mama,” tells the story of this one woman’s struggles and ultimate success through this institution. Since its release in 2012, Badr’s story has inspired viewers in 82 different countries. To date, she and her family have brought solar power into 80 homes in her Jordanian village.

Eldai Ef, co-director, presented the film to an audience at Valencia College where she revealed the details or Badr’s hardships. Ef divulged information that the original intent of her work was to tell the stories of four different women who attended the Barefoot Institute in India, but decided to follow Badr exclusively after her confession about the real reason that she was leaving after only one month.

After watching her work with diligence and passion at the college, Ef suspected something was awry when Badr suddenly claimed that she wanted to go home, “because the food was too spicy.” This out of character statement did not fool Ef for one moment, so she followed Badr to the airport and learned the truth about her husband’s threats to take away her children to his other wife and leave her with nothing.

“Rafea: Solar Mama” provides insight into the lifestyle of those who suffer without food or heat, yet shows how the right resources can inspire and illuminate lives.

Breakdown of ABC World News with Diana Sawyer: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 through Monday, September 2, 2013

The following summaries are documented from online viewing of ABC's World News hosted by Diane Sawyer. All reports are read by Sawyer unless otherwise credited. Commercials from Verizon, Samsung Galaxy, and Chase Bank repeated in various versions for 30-90 seconds at each break time on the ABC website.

August 28, 2013:

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00:00-00:50 00:51-03:11 03:12-05:49 05:50-06:13 06:14-07:09 07:10-08:09 08:10-08:31 08:32-08:55 08:56-10:26 10:27-11:59 12:00-12:29 12:30-14:32 14:33-15:41 15:42-16:14 16:15-19:44 19:45-20:15

Top stories announcement "Breaking News" from Martha Roddit reporting on Obama's statement about chemical weapons in Syria. Roddit shares observations and theorizes his future actions. Coverage from Byron Pitts in D.C. of Martin Luther King Jr.'s 50 year anniversary since “March on Washington” Includes clip of MLK and commentary from 3 presidents Byron Pitts live update Interview with event attendee, “Pierre Thomas” Screen shot of stats on then/now circumstance statistics of black Americans with voice-over commentary Update on wildfires around Yosemite Verdict report of Jidal Hassan sentences to death for 13 murders Chris Koster and Rebecca Jarvis report on inaccurate pricing and overcharging of consumers at Walgreens Update on Zimmerman's wife's guilty plea of perjury charge with interview clip and recap of George Zimmerman's case Up Next announcement → commercial break “Welcome back” and story with video on ways a car dealership rips off its buyers post-contract Up next → Commercial break → and feature clips and updates of Christen Chenowith singing with randomly selected audience member with lots of talent “Gnome homes” in Kansas trees are adorable Up next → Commercial break → MLK story, comments about identity as a man, speech clip, commentary on the words “I have a dream” not written into original speech, 3 interview clips with Walker, Gunder, and Height Sign-off followed by clips of a song and slide show of MLK

Thursday, August 29, 2013:

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00:00-00:54 00:55-01:30 01:31-03:01 03:02-04:13 04:14-05:47 05:48-07:57 07:58-10:04 10:05-11:51 11:52-12:19 12:20-13:45 13:46-16:08 16:09-16:50 16:51-17:18 17:19-19:54 19:55-20:07

Top stories announcement Report on settlement for NFL and its former players with $765 million paid out in over 4,500 lawsuits Don Harris reports effects of hard hits and head injuries with interviews of Kevin Turner and Jim McMahom on risk of brain disease for concussion sufferers Christine Brennan offers commentary and Harris interviews NFL plaintiff to sum up lawsuit Interview footage of Chris Mortenson, ESPN football analyst who labels settlement as “hush money” Update on possible military strike on Syria Jim Avalia report from white house: No British support if US attacks, declaration that chemicals weapons are a threat, comment from white house intelligent committee rep. Mike Rogers that further investigation is necessary Terry Morran reports of president of Syria, who one told Sawyer he “believed in peace,” recap his kind beginnings, report transformation into “ruthless dictator” from corruption by power Rebecca Jarvis reports on fast food protests for increase in minimum wage to double, employee interviews, official comments from McDonald's Report that legalization of recreational marijuana is not protested by the federal government Lindsey Davis reports on usage and effects of sleeping habits with interview of a doctor Up next → commercial → Zimmerman's wife comments on absence from home when George shot the boy and states that George has changed from the man she originally loved. Up next → commercial → Update on prematurely born in “Faith” from March report, still alive and now healthy Statistics on “People we love to hate” report Congress as number one with phone and cable companies close behind Report celebration in Spanish town where residents throw tomatoes at one another to celebrate the harvest → “Up next” → commercial → show NBC's clip of Carabello, man who built ball field for homeless to play ball, story headline “Real life field of dreams” and interview players Sign-off

Friday, August 30, 2013

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00:00-00:49 00:50-07:24 07:25-08:56 08:57-11:04 11:05-13:00 13:03-13:29 13:30-15:29 15:30-15:44 15:45-17:24 17:25-17:39 17:40-20:01 20:02-20:32

Top stories announcement Update on president's consideration of strike on Syria and insistence that it not be open-ended Martha R. reports on white house meetings and case Clip of John Kerry's comment that we must consider the risk of inaction Report 1429 killed by chemical weapons, 426 of which were children Terry Moran reports on Syrian's side Update on Yosemite wildfires Clayton Sandall reports from destroyed zone NFL lawsuit recap, ex-pros claim not to allow own kids to play Interview kids with concussions Report of how coaches teach skills to avoid head injury Clip of Terry Bradshaw on Leno stating he wouldn't let his son play “Washington watchdog” report on over 77,000 unused government buildings worth billions in value and cost $1.67 billion of tax-paying dollars to maintain Up next → commercial Alex Perez reports on accidentally discarded kidney donation at University of Toledo Medical Center with patient interviews Up next → commercial “Instant index” reviews a poem about Columbine, robot at Vanderbilt University helps autistic kids more than some people can, and a military man surprises wife and kids at game dressed as hot dog Up next → commercial “Person of the week” story of 96 year old Fred Stabaugh's love song, “Sweet Lorraine” Sign off

Monday, September 2, 2013

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00:00-01:14 01:15-04:19 04:20-06:57 06:58-07:14 07:15-09:14 09:15-11:29 11:30-13:59 14:00-15:53 15:54-16:29 16:30-17:49 17:50-18:09 18:10-19:11 19:12-20:04 20:05-20:26

David Muir filling in for Diane Sawyer announces top stories Gio Binitez reports on 64 year old Diana Nyad's swim from Havanna to Key West with interview Report of heavy rain interference with Labor Day commutes throughout the North East with interview of man who lost power and forecast Tornado in Japan injured 63 people Terry Moran reports on crisis in Syria with clip of president Assad's comment of “no proof” of gas attacks and warning of epic war if attacked, pictures displayed of Syrians on both sides of war Jonathan Karl reports from white house that Obama requests a vote for action and asks McCain for help, meanwhile Marines recruiting website is hacked by Syrians Interviews with Syrian Americans, some don't believe Assad has total control of circumstances, some destructive power struggle Up next → commercial → Report on Lenovo computer company now manufactured in America and company CEO gives away $3.25 million in bonuses Up next → commercial Report of 2 deaths and 4 ER visits due to use of “mollies” at concerts Up next → commercial Report on boating accident, announcement of actors for 50 Shades of Gray film, large alligators of 150 lbs. and 727 lbs. caught in Mississippi Nik Wok reports that elephants topple a safari jeep in South Africa Sign off

Breakdown of Observations:

• Of the 20-21 minutes of on-air news reporting, the anchor uses approximately 3 of those minutes announcing the stories to be reported, half of that time allotted to the initial declaration of the night's top stories and final wrap-up review that correlates to her sign-off. The rest of that time announces stories to come after a commercial break. Aside from the anchor, there are 4-6 news correspondents features in each broadcast.
• The top stories, such as the MLK festivities and reports on Syrian crisis, are allotted 4-6 minutes of the remaining time.
• The small stories are each allotted 1-2 minutes of time.
• Although not recorded in the above notes, the on-screen action changes every 5-15 seconds from statistics, quotes, charts, interview clips, location footage, correspondent reports, etc. The only exception in the comparatively long 30-60 seconds of the anchor's face time for the top stories announcement and segment wrap-up.
• The order consistently follows the following format, excepting “breaking news” interruptions:
  • Initial 45-60 second announcement of top stories
  • Immediate segue into 4-6 minute lead story
  • About 10 minutes of stories that report on “hard” topics such as disasters, crises, court cases, protests, deaths and injuries, and similar topics
  • About 3-4 minutes of stories that report on “soft” topics, such as acts of kindness, positive updates on previous stories, sentimental poems and songs, animals, celebrities, etc.
  • About 30 seconds of wrap-up and sign-off time