Volume No. 1 Issue 1
March 2005
This is Ren.
The Ren dezvous is my version of a newspaper, or more appropriately, a newsletter. This is the first web page I have designed, which you can probably tell. I designed this page, not with Front Page or web page creators of that sort, but I used HTML. In just, I wish to apologize for technical gliches in this site for I tried my best. This first issue will be an introduction, you could say. I will now introduce myself. My name is Ren as previously stated. I live in a small town in Arkansas. (Due to privacy concerns I will not disclose the name of the town) I wish to eventually become a reporter...A news reporter. Before I do that, I must graduate high school. This year, I am a senior, so I am almost there. This exposure to the arts has brought forth my love and understanding of the English language. You could say that I am a grammar nerd. My boyfriend (in the picture above), who is extremely wonderful, on the other hand, is a computer nerd. I suppose that is where I get the need to develop a website. I believe that developing this website the "hard" way will give an understanding of a medium that affects today's lives very greatly and that is evolving everyday. Plus, I think this will give me both technical and writing experience to further my understanding of the field of reporting.
I may not yet be reporting the local news, but I will present articles of various natures, such as how-to, advice, editorial, and many other formats. In a regular newspaper or periodical format I believe this preceding article would be in the editorial section. Sorry for meandering from the basic format.
Section 1 Part A
Technology and You
The Hype of HTML
Front Page, Microsoft Word, and many other programs are currently being used by individuals to develop web pages. Although these programs make developing web pages look easy, it, by far, is not an easy process. For example, this web page was developed solely using HTML codes. In order to understand HTML, its exact nature must be known.
HTML is an abbreviation for Hypertext Markup Language. HTML is the codes or guides for designing a web page just like the binary code for a computer operating system. HTML is a subset of SGML which is Standard Generalized Markup Language. SGML was developed to standardize the preparation of documents that are computer generated. HTML was developed specifically for the Internet. It encodes, or marks up, hypertext documents for display on the Internet. To go even deeper, hypertext occurs when documents are linked together. HTML files consist of the information that is being conveyed, plain ASCII (a fancy word for text) files with codes which are also called tags. These tags define the elements of that document. Tags are divided into two parts: the on-code and the off-code. In some cases only the on-code is required, but most tags require the off-code as well.
Up Close and Personal
The Studio Stompers
The Studio Stompers and the Studio Stompers Junior teams of the Studio for the Arts are now able to add six plaques to their trophy case. The clogging exhibition teams, directed by Marilyn Hogan and Gina Higginbotham, competed in Branson, Missouri, on June 18 and 19 in the Challenge of Champions. Both clogging teams took first place in their divisions. The Studio Stompers also took third place over all of the teams that competed in the amateur division. Teams that competed came from all over the United States: Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska, as well as many others.
The Studio Stompers clogged to Hank William Jr.'s “Kaw-liga” which was choreographed by Marilyn Hogan, Gina Higginbotham, and the members of the team. While clogging, the team added a thundering bass drum as well as rhythmic snare drum solos from team members Garrett Tyler and Alex Hogan. The team also added to their clogging complex turns and jumps which brought excitement to the stage as they performed in the show category of the competition. The judges commented favorably on the costumes that added to the appeal of their performance: fringed black pants, beaded and fringed black and royal blue tops, and royal blue sequined head bands and wrist bands.
Clogging to the songs “Petticoat Junction” and “Cluck Ol’ Hen,” the Studio Stompers Junior team brought traditional clogging with a sense of style to the competition. They brought back memories of the hit T.V. show “Petticoat Junction” with the twirling of their petticoats that was accompanied by white and silver sequined tops and skirts. While dancing beside their friends, these girls danced into the hearts of the judges and placed first in their division and were then eligible for the “dance-off”. As a result, the Studio Stompers Junior team was in the top seven teams that competed in the amateur division.
As well as competitions for teams, the Challenge of Champions offered competitions in duet (male/female), duo (male/male; female/female), and solo categories. The Studio Stompers had six cloggers participate in the amateur solo competition: Kaylin Higginbotham, Lauren Gay, Meagan Jines, Joshlyn Flanery, Garrett Tyler, Felicia Junkersfeld, and Felicia Snow. Kaylin Higginbotham was selected to dance in a “dance-off” of the top six cloggers in the 7-9 age category of girls. She was in the top six out of 32 cloggers. Also, Garrett Tyler placed second in the 10-12 age category for the boys and received a medal.
Competing as a duo was Kaylin Higginbotham and Lauren Gay. They clogged to Disney’s television show Kim Possible’s theme song “Call Me, Beep Me” by Christina Milian. They were dressed as their favorite hero Kim Possible with green capris and black tops. Their outfits were accentuated with black sequined wrist and foot bands. As they danced, Kaylin and Lauren incorporated moves from the daring Kim Possible character such as Karate kicks and jumps. This let the audience really know who was in charge!
The Challenge of Champions is an annual event held in Branson, Missouri. It unites cloggers from all over the United States. As well as gaining plaques from the competition, the participants come away with confidence and pride. The Studio for the Arts is very proud to sponsor individuals like those of the Studio Stompers and the Studio Stompers Junior team and are always willing to add to their talent. For more information on the clogging program at the Studio for the Arts please contact Barb Rouch, Marilyn Hogan, Gina Higginbotham, or Andee Evers (Executive Director).
The preceding article is presented as appeared in the Randolph County Star Herald.
March 2005
The Ren dezvous is my version of a newspaper, or more appropriately, a newsletter. This is the first web page I have designed, which you can probably tell. I designed this page, not with Front Page or web page creators of that sort, but I used HTML. In just, I wish to apologize for technical gliches in this site for I tried my best. This first issue will be an introduction, you could say. I will now introduce myself. My name is Ren as previously stated. I live in a small town in Arkansas. (Due to privacy concerns I will not disclose the name of the town) I wish to eventually become a reporter...A news reporter. Before I do that, I must graduate high school. This year, I am a senior, so I am almost there. This exposure to the arts has brought forth my love and understanding of the English language. You could say that I am a grammar nerd. My boyfriend (in the picture above), who is extremely wonderful, on the other hand, is a computer nerd. I suppose that is where I get the need to develop a website. I believe that developing this website the "hard" way will give an understanding of a medium that affects today's lives very greatly and that is evolving everyday. Plus, I think this will give me both technical and writing experience to further my understanding of the field of reporting.
I may not yet be reporting the local news, but I will present articles of various natures, such as how-to, advice, editorial, and many other formats. In a regular newspaper or periodical format I believe this preceding article would be in the editorial section. Sorry for meandering from the basic format.
Section 1 Part A
Technology and You
The Hype of HTML
Front Page, Microsoft Word, and many other programs are currently being used by individuals to develop web pages. Although these programs make developing web pages look easy, it, by far, is not an easy process. For example, this web page was developed solely using HTML codes. In order to understand HTML, its exact nature must be known.
HTML is an abbreviation for Hypertext Markup Language. HTML is the codes or guides for designing a web page just like the binary code for a computer operating system. HTML is a subset of SGML which is Standard Generalized Markup Language. SGML was developed to standardize the preparation of documents that are computer generated. HTML was developed specifically for the Internet. It encodes, or marks up, hypertext documents for display on the Internet. To go even deeper, hypertext occurs when documents are linked together. HTML files consist of the information that is being conveyed, plain ASCII (a fancy word for text) files with codes which are also called tags. These tags define the elements of that document. Tags are divided into two parts: the on-code and the off-code. In some cases only the on-code is required, but most tags require the off-code as well.
Up Close and Personal
The Studio Stompers
The Studio Stompers and the Studio Stompers Junior teams of the Studio for the Arts are now able to add six plaques to their trophy case. The clogging exhibition teams, directed by Marilyn Hogan and Gina Higginbotham, competed in Branson, Missouri, on June 18 and 19 in the Challenge of Champions. Both clogging teams took first place in their divisions. The Studio Stompers also took third place over all of the teams that competed in the amateur division. Teams that competed came from all over the United States: Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska, as well as many others.
The Studio Stompers clogged to Hank William Jr.'s “Kaw-liga” which was choreographed by Marilyn Hogan, Gina Higginbotham, and the members of the team. While clogging, the team added a thundering bass drum as well as rhythmic snare drum solos from team members Garrett Tyler and Alex Hogan. The team also added to their clogging complex turns and jumps which brought excitement to the stage as they performed in the show category of the competition. The judges commented favorably on the costumes that added to the appeal of their performance: fringed black pants, beaded and fringed black and royal blue tops, and royal blue sequined head bands and wrist bands.
Clogging to the songs “Petticoat Junction” and “Cluck Ol’ Hen,” the Studio Stompers Junior team brought traditional clogging with a sense of style to the competition. They brought back memories of the hit T.V. show “Petticoat Junction” with the twirling of their petticoats that was accompanied by white and silver sequined tops and skirts. While dancing beside their friends, these girls danced into the hearts of the judges and placed first in their division and were then eligible for the “dance-off”. As a result, the Studio Stompers Junior team was in the top seven teams that competed in the amateur division.
As well as competitions for teams, the Challenge of Champions offered competitions in duet (male/female), duo (male/male; female/female), and solo categories. The Studio Stompers had six cloggers participate in the amateur solo competition: Kaylin Higginbotham, Lauren Gay, Meagan Jines, Joshlyn Flanery, Garrett Tyler, Felicia Junkersfeld, and Felicia Snow. Kaylin Higginbotham was selected to dance in a “dance-off” of the top six cloggers in the 7-9 age category of girls. She was in the top six out of 32 cloggers. Also, Garrett Tyler placed second in the 10-12 age category for the boys and received a medal.
Competing as a duo was Kaylin Higginbotham and Lauren Gay. They clogged to Disney’s television show Kim Possible’s theme song “Call Me, Beep Me” by Christina Milian. They were dressed as their favorite hero Kim Possible with green capris and black tops. Their outfits were accentuated with black sequined wrist and foot bands. As they danced, Kaylin and Lauren incorporated moves from the daring Kim Possible character such as Karate kicks and jumps. This let the audience really know who was in charge!
The Challenge of Champions is an annual event held in Branson, Missouri. It unites cloggers from all over the United States. As well as gaining plaques from the competition, the participants come away with confidence and pride. The Studio for the Arts is very proud to sponsor individuals like those of the Studio Stompers and the Studio Stompers Junior team and are always willing to add to their talent. For more information on the clogging program at the Studio for the Arts please contact Barb Rouch, Marilyn Hogan, Gina Higginbotham, or Andee Evers (Executive Director).
The preceding article is presented as appeared in the Randolph County Star Herald.
Technology and You
The Hype of HTML
Front Page, Microsoft Word, and many other programs are currently being used by individuals to develop web pages. Although these programs make developing web pages look easy, it, by far, is not an easy process. For example, this web page was developed solely using HTML codes. In order to understand HTML, its exact nature must be known.
HTML is an abbreviation for Hypertext Markup Language. HTML is the codes or guides for designing a web page just like the binary code for a computer operating system. HTML is a subset of SGML which is Standard Generalized Markup Language. SGML was developed to standardize the preparation of documents that are computer generated. HTML was developed specifically for the Internet. It encodes, or marks up, hypertext documents for display on the Internet. To go even deeper, hypertext occurs when documents are linked together. HTML files consist of the information that is being conveyed, plain ASCII (a fancy word for text) files with codes which are also called tags. These tags define the elements of that document. Tags are divided into two parts: the on-code and the off-code. In some cases only the on-code is required, but most tags require the off-code as well.
Up Close and Personal
The Studio Stompers
The Studio Stompers and the Studio Stompers Junior teams of the Studio for the Arts are now able to add six plaques to their trophy case. The clogging exhibition teams, directed by Marilyn Hogan and Gina Higginbotham, competed in Branson, Missouri, on June 18 and 19 in the Challenge of Champions. Both clogging teams took first place in their divisions. The Studio Stompers also took third place over all of the teams that competed in the amateur division. Teams that competed came from all over the United States: Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska, as well as many others.
The Studio Stompers clogged to Hank William Jr.'s “Kaw-liga” which was choreographed by Marilyn Hogan, Gina Higginbotham, and the members of the team. While clogging, the team added a thundering bass drum as well as rhythmic snare drum solos from team members Garrett Tyler and Alex Hogan. The team also added to their clogging complex turns and jumps which brought excitement to the stage as they performed in the show category of the competition. The judges commented favorably on the costumes that added to the appeal of their performance: fringed black pants, beaded and fringed black and royal blue tops, and royal blue sequined head bands and wrist bands.
Clogging to the songs “Petticoat Junction” and “Cluck Ol’ Hen,” the Studio Stompers Junior team brought traditional clogging with a sense of style to the competition. They brought back memories of the hit T.V. show “Petticoat Junction” with the twirling of their petticoats that was accompanied by white and silver sequined tops and skirts. While dancing beside their friends, these girls danced into the hearts of the judges and placed first in their division and were then eligible for the “dance-off”. As a result, the Studio Stompers Junior team was in the top seven teams that competed in the amateur division.
As well as competitions for teams, the Challenge of Champions offered competitions in duet (male/female), duo (male/male; female/female), and solo categories. The Studio Stompers had six cloggers participate in the amateur solo competition: Kaylin Higginbotham, Lauren Gay, Meagan Jines, Joshlyn Flanery, Garrett Tyler, Felicia Junkersfeld, and Felicia Snow. Kaylin Higginbotham was selected to dance in a “dance-off” of the top six cloggers in the 7-9 age category of girls. She was in the top six out of 32 cloggers. Also, Garrett Tyler placed second in the 10-12 age category for the boys and received a medal.
Competing as a duo was Kaylin Higginbotham and Lauren Gay. They clogged to Disney’s television show Kim Possible’s theme song “Call Me, Beep Me” by Christina Milian. They were dressed as their favorite hero Kim Possible with green capris and black tops. Their outfits were accentuated with black sequined wrist and foot bands. As they danced, Kaylin and Lauren incorporated moves from the daring Kim Possible character such as Karate kicks and jumps. This let the audience really know who was in charge!
The Challenge of Champions is an annual event held in Branson, Missouri. It unites cloggers from all over the United States. As well as gaining plaques from the competition, the participants come away with confidence and pride. The Studio for the Arts is very proud to sponsor individuals like those of the Studio Stompers and the Studio Stompers Junior team and are always willing to add to their talent. For more information on the clogging program at the Studio for the Arts please contact Barb Rouch, Marilyn Hogan, Gina Higginbotham, or Andee Evers (Executive Director).
The preceding article is presented as appeared in the Randolph County Star Herald.
HTML is an abbreviation for Hypertext Markup Language. HTML is the codes or guides for designing a web page just like the binary code for a computer operating system. HTML is a subset of SGML which is Standard Generalized Markup Language. SGML was developed to standardize the preparation of documents that are computer generated. HTML was developed specifically for the Internet. It encodes, or marks up, hypertext documents for display on the Internet. To go even deeper, hypertext occurs when documents are linked together. HTML files consist of the information that is being conveyed, plain ASCII (a fancy word for text) files with codes which are also called tags. These tags define the elements of that document. Tags are divided into two parts: the on-code and the off-code. In some cases only the on-code is required, but most tags require the off-code as well.
Up Close and Personal
The Studio Stompers
The Studio Stompers and the Studio Stompers Junior teams of the Studio for the Arts are now able to add six plaques to their trophy case. The clogging exhibition teams, directed by Marilyn Hogan and Gina Higginbotham, competed in Branson, Missouri, on June 18 and 19 in the Challenge of Champions. Both clogging teams took first place in their divisions. The Studio Stompers also took third place over all of the teams that competed in the amateur division. Teams that competed came from all over the United States: Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska, as well as many others.
The Studio Stompers clogged to Hank William Jr.'s “Kaw-liga” which was choreographed by Marilyn Hogan, Gina Higginbotham, and the members of the team. While clogging, the team added a thundering bass drum as well as rhythmic snare drum solos from team members Garrett Tyler and Alex Hogan. The team also added to their clogging complex turns and jumps which brought excitement to the stage as they performed in the show category of the competition. The judges commented favorably on the costumes that added to the appeal of their performance: fringed black pants, beaded and fringed black and royal blue tops, and royal blue sequined head bands and wrist bands.
Clogging to the songs “Petticoat Junction” and “Cluck Ol’ Hen,” the Studio Stompers Junior team brought traditional clogging with a sense of style to the competition. They brought back memories of the hit T.V. show “Petticoat Junction” with the twirling of their petticoats that was accompanied by white and silver sequined tops and skirts. While dancing beside their friends, these girls danced into the hearts of the judges and placed first in their division and were then eligible for the “dance-off”. As a result, the Studio Stompers Junior team was in the top seven teams that competed in the amateur division.
As well as competitions for teams, the Challenge of Champions offered competitions in duet (male/female), duo (male/male; female/female), and solo categories. The Studio Stompers had six cloggers participate in the amateur solo competition: Kaylin Higginbotham, Lauren Gay, Meagan Jines, Joshlyn Flanery, Garrett Tyler, Felicia Junkersfeld, and Felicia Snow. Kaylin Higginbotham was selected to dance in a “dance-off” of the top six cloggers in the 7-9 age category of girls. She was in the top six out of 32 cloggers. Also, Garrett Tyler placed second in the 10-12 age category for the boys and received a medal.
Competing as a duo was Kaylin Higginbotham and Lauren Gay. They clogged to Disney’s television show Kim Possible’s theme song “Call Me, Beep Me” by Christina Milian. They were dressed as their favorite hero Kim Possible with green capris and black tops. Their outfits were accentuated with black sequined wrist and foot bands. As they danced, Kaylin and Lauren incorporated moves from the daring Kim Possible character such as Karate kicks and jumps. This let the audience really know who was in charge!
The Challenge of Champions is an annual event held in Branson, Missouri. It unites cloggers from all over the United States. As well as gaining plaques from the competition, the participants come away with confidence and pride. The Studio for the Arts is very proud to sponsor individuals like those of the Studio Stompers and the Studio Stompers Junior team and are always willing to add to their talent. For more information on the clogging program at the Studio for the Arts please contact Barb Rouch, Marilyn Hogan, Gina Higginbotham, or Andee Evers (Executive Director).
The preceding article is presented as appeared in the Randolph County Star Herald.