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__label__wiki	0.561953	0.561953	Anurag Guha Indian T-20 stars emerge from this tournament. The City of Joy -- Kolkata -- is all set to host the mega auction for the IPL 2020 on 19 December, after the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy concludes. Teams planning to add to their teams have their eyes set on top performers from the domestic T20 league in the hope they can become stars for their franchises. Getting the right Indian players is one of the most challenging duties for IPL teams since they form a fundamental part of the squad. The league offers the ultimate opportunity for the young guns to catch the eye of scouts from various IPL teams looking forward to filling the vacant places in their respective teams. Also see – Big Bash League schedule Here is a look at three young performers from the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy who are expected be on the radar of several franchises on auction day. #3 M Shahrukh Khan Shahrukh has proved to be a great match winner for Tamil Nadu Aged 24, the Tamil Nadu batsman has been a revelation in the Indian domestic circuit. Batting in a solid line-up which has clicked for Tamil Nadu, he has not got too many chances but has still been able to make a point. At the 2019 TNPL, he opened the innings with substantial success, for Kovai Kings as he was amidst the highest six hitters in the tournament which cemented a permanent place for him in the Tamil Nadu line-up. He averages over 35 in List A cricket which shows his potential as a batsman. Till now he has scored 85 runs in 6 innings in the competition which is a sedate version of him considering the limited chances down the order. The ability that he shows and his talent to finish matches could attract bids for him from teams in desperate need of middle-order batsmen. Jasprit Bumrah first made his mark in the IPL. IPL Auction 2020	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1758
__label__wiki	0.921752	0.921752	Current Issue→ Past Issues Carbondale's community supported, weekly newspaper Creative collaboration makes the cut Locations: News By Jeanne Souldern Published Dec. 18, 2019 Carbondale’s connection with award-winning filmmaking is closer than you might think. In a second-floor office at CoVenture, you will find award-winning film editor Krysia Carter-Giez and director Stefano Da Frè sifting through hours of film footage for their newest collaboration titled “The Day I Had To Grow Up.” The documentary focuses on “stories of prominent youth activists as they discuss their hope for change in America.” It features six youth activists, working to bring change to high-stakes policy issues, including; the student debt crisis, repealing the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, lowering the voting age, political action on climate change, and legislation to prevent gun violence. Da Frè was inspired after watching a video of 18-year-old Jeremy Ornstein being arrested while protesting outside of the United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office. The video, which had 1.4 million views in less than a week, showed Ornstein delivering an impassioned speech about all the “growing up” he and other youth have had to do in the face of today’s problems. Ornstein now works with the Sunrise Movement, a group advocating for political action on climate change. Another activist, Taylor Turner, lost her friend to gun violence in the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. Turner’s work with March for Our Lives (MFOL), culminated in a student-led demonstration in support of candidates and legislation to prevent gun violence in Washington, D.C., in March 2018. Carter-Giez and Da Frè have collaborated on film projects for about five years. Their film, “Tu Me Manques,” won third place in the Short Feature category at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. Their last documentary, “The Girl Who Cannot Speak,” was about women who had experienced sexual abuse and was showcased at NBC’s “Meet the Press” Film Festival. Carter-Giez, who currently lives in Carbondale, moved to the Roaring Fork Valley in 1992 when she founded her filmmaking company, Common Language Productions. Originally from Yorkshire, England, she had a career in television film production in the United Kingdom., starting as an assistant film editor. She then moved to London, where she worked as a freelance film editor for several years. Projects included working with the BBC and many independent film production companies. She won a Daytime Emmy award in 1998 for Outstanding Directing in a Children’s Special for “Letters from Africa,” a film about young pen pals from Colorado and Malawi exchanging letters, pictures, and videos. After moving to Colorado, she connected with film producer Carol Fleisher of fleisherfilm, inc. They worked together for about ten years in Basalt, making documentary series for PBS, National Geographic, and NOVA. She has worked with the Basalt-based Huts for Vets nonprofit, alongside friend and executive director Paul Andersen. Carter-Giez filmed military service veterans trekking into the mountains to document the organization’s wilderness therapy programs. She produced shorter films for their Facebook page, website, and fundraising efforts. She explains, “For quite a period, that’s what I’ve been interested in using my skills to help nonprofits that I think are really making a difference.” The process for their current production began at CoVenture in July and ended with a rough cut sent to the network. Since Thanksgiving, they have been working on their second edit. Working at CoVenture affords them the opportunity to work in a space filled with other creatives. As Carter-Giez reflects, “There’s an energy about the place because I think there’s a lot of innovation and you pick up on that.” Of the editing process, Carter-Giez says, “It’s important in the editing to be able to really honor what people are saying, what they’re trying to say, what their message is, and to try to present that the best way that we can.” Da Frè describes their filmmaking partnership as, “We just know specificity is our best friend and generality is the enemy of art. And so we try to remain the least general as possible.” He adds, “We think and talk about our ideas a lot.” An IndieGoGo fundraising campaign for “The Day I Had to Grow Up” launched on Dec. 5 on Instagram. Interested donors can visit tinyurl.com/hadtogrowupdoc for more information. It takes community support to keep The Sopris Sun shining. Locations: News By John Colson Published May. 30, 2019 Rams at Work & Play Locations: News By Kathleen Shannon Published Jan. 15, 2020 CMC class teaches vibrancy in both life and death Locations: News By Roberta McGowan Published Jan. 15, 2020 Home on the range, at last The late Kathy Arnold, expert barrel racer and politician Naturalist Night: Disappearing Elk: Loving Our Wild Places to Death Resolve & Evolve: A Living Yoga + Intention Workshop TRUU’s Annual Auction Sopris Sun © 2020 The Sopris Sun \| Website Designed by FootSteps Marketing \| login	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1762
__label__wiki	0.517689	0.517689	Royton store manager completes charity walk Royton store manager Becky Inman (right) and her friends at the finish line The manager of Specsavers in Royton has taken part in a 45 mile walk from Rochdale Town Hall to Blackpool Tower with a group of friends to raise £2,000 for child cancer charities. Becky Inman completed the challenge in aid of Children with Cancer UK and the Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust. 16 hour trek Becky and ten friends started the walk at midnight on Friday 19th June and arrived at the Blackpool Tower at 6.30pm on Saturday 21st June. The group decided to arrange the sponsored walk after three year old Lucas Devaney, the son of a friend, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in March this year. He is currently having chemotherapy as well as other medication to help him beat the disease and get his life back to normal. A tough challenge Commenting after completing the walk, Becky said: 'It was a tough challenge but we’re all really glad that we did it and knowing that we’ve raised so much money to help children with cancer kept us going. On behalf of all of us I'd like to thank the Specsavers team in Royton for their support and everyone who has donated to the cause.' Rod Fullalove, the Specsavers store director in Royton, said: 'Myself and the rest of the team at Specsavers in Royton are really proud of Becky and her friends. Their determination and selflessness has helped raise much needed funds for a very worthy cause.' All Royton store information	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1765
__label__wiki	0.982218	0.982218	Speedway Motorsports, LLC's leadership team manages 8 premier properties across the United States. Their experience provides us with marketing, promotional and operational expertise generating the best entertainment experience and marketing value in the motorsports industry. O. Bruton Smith Marcus G. Smith Scott Smith William R. Brooks O. Bruton Smith, 91, the Company’s founder and majority stockholder, has been the Executive Chairman since February 2015, and has been Chairman of the Board of SMI since its organization in 1994. Prior to his appointment as Executive Chairman, Mr. Smith had been Chief Executive Officer since 1994. Mr. Smith has been Executive Chairman of Charlotte Motor Speedway, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SMI, and its predecessor entities ("CMS"), which he originally founded in 1959 since September 2015. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Smith has served as the Chief Executive Officer and a board member of CMS since 1975. Regarding the Company’s other subsidiaries, Mr. Smith, until September 2015, was the Chief Executive Officer of (i) Atlanta Motor Speedway, LLC (“AMS”) since its acquisition in 1990, (ii) Texas Motor Speedway, Inc. (“TMS”) since its formation in 1995,(iii) Bristol Motor Speedway, LLC (“BMS”) since its acquisition in 1996,(iv) Speedway Sonoma, LLC (“Sonoma Raceway”) since its acquisition in 1996,(v) Nevada Speedway, LLC d/b/a Las Vegas Motor Speedway (“LVMS”) since its acquisition in 1998,(vi) New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Inc. (“NHMS”) since its acquisition 2008 and (vii) Kentucky Raceway, LLC d/b/a Kentucky Speedway (“KyS”) since its acquisition in 2008. Mr Smith has been Executive Chairman of AMS,TMS,BMS,Sonoma Raceway, LVMS,NHMS,and KyS since September 2015.In addition, Mr. Smith serves as the Executive Chairman and as a director, or in a similar capacity, for many of SMI’s other subsidiaries. Mr. Smith also serves as the Executive Chairman and as a director of Sonic Automotive, Inc. ("SAI"). Mr. Smith also owns and operates Sonic Financial, a private business which owns a majority of the Common Stock, among other activities. Mr. Smith is the father of Mr. Marcus G. Smith. Mr. Smith has been in the motorsports business since the sport’s beginnings in the 1940s and has been a leader in motorsports innovation throughout its history. In January 2016, Mr. Smith was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Marcus G. Smith, 44, became a director of Speedway Motorsports in 2004 and was appointed Chief Executive Officer in 2015. Mr. Smith continues to serve as President of Speedway Motorsports, a position he has held since May 2008. Mr. Smith previously served as Chief Operating Officer from May 2008 to February 2015. Prior to that appointment, Mr. Smith served as Executive Vice President of National Sales and Marketing for Speedway Motorsports since 2004. Mr. Smith was also appointed President and General Manager of CMS in May 2008. Mr. Smith joined the Company in 1996 as a sales associate at CMS and was named Manager of New Business Development in 1999. In September 2015, Mr. Smith was appointed to serve as Chief Executive Officer of AMS, BMS, KyS, LVMS, NHMS, Sonoma Raceway and TMS. Prior to that appointment, Mr. Smith served as the Chief Operating Officer, or in a similar capacity since 2008. Mr. Smith is the son of Mr. O. Bruton Smith. Mr. Smith grew up in the motorsports business, and successfully led one of the Company’s most important drivers of revenue, corporate sales and marketing. Scott Smith, 51, is Co-Founder of Sonic Automotive, Inc. ("SAI") and has over 28 years of experience in the automobile dealership industry. He served as the Chief Executive Officer, President and a director of SAI between July 2015 and September 2018. Prior to his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of SAI in July 2015, he served as President and Chief Strategic Officer of SAI since March 2007. Prior to that, Mr. Scott Smith served as SAI's Vice Chairman and Chief Strategic Officer from October 2002 to March 2007 and President and Chief Operating Officer from April 1997 to October 2002. He also served as a director of SAI from January 1997 until September 2018. Mr. Scott Smith, is the son of Mr. O. Bruton Smith, and the brother of Mr. Marcus G. Smith. William R. Brooks, 68, has been Vice President, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and a director of Speedway Motorsports since its organization in 1994. In February 2004, Mr. Brooks became an Executive Vice President of Speedway Motorsports, and in May 2008 was promoted to Vice Chairman. Mr. Brooks joined Sonic Financial from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ("PwC") in 1983, currently is an officer of Sonic Financial, has served as Vice President of CMS since before the organization of SMI, and has been Vice President and a director of AMS since its acquisition and TMS since its formation. He has served as Vice President of BMS, LVMS, Sonoma Raceway, KyS and NHMS since their acquisitions. In addition, Mr. Brooks serves as an officer and a director, or in a similar capacity, for many of Speedway Motorsports's other subsidiaries. Mr. Brooks also has served as a director of SAI since its formation in 1997. Mr. Brooks has been involved in the motorsports business since 1979 when he served on the PwC team that audited CMS. Mr. Brooks was the Company’s Chief Financial Officer when it went public in 1995. Jerry N. Caldwell Eddie Gossage Brandon Hutchison David McGrath Mr. Jerry N. Caldwell is Executive Vice President and General Manager of Bristol Motor Speedway, LLC, a subsidiary of Speedway Motorsports, LLC. Prior to that appointment, Mr. Caldwell spent 13 years working at BMS in various positions within the Corporate Sales and Marketing Department until his promotion to Vice President of that department in 2009. Mr. Caldwell served as interim General Manager of BMS from February 2010 until his appointment as Executive Vice President and General Manager. Mr. William E. Gossage is President of Texas Motor Speedway Inc., a subsidiary of Speedway Motorsports, LLC. He became Vice President and General Manager of TMS in 1995. Prior to that appointment, he was Vice President of Public Relations at CMS from 1989 to 1995. In February 2004, Mr. Gossage became President of TMS. Mr. Gossage previously worked with Miller Brewing Company in its motorsports public relations program and served in various public relations and managerial capacities at two other NASCAR-sanctioned speedways. Brandon Hutchison was promoted to Executive Vice President and General Manager of Atlanta Motor Speedway in November of 2018. In his new role, he will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Speedway and all track events. Hutchison joined AMS as a Public Relations intern in March of 1995 and was hired as a Track Rental Coordinator by the Speedway four months later. He served as the Director of Events and the Vice President of Events before he was promoted to Assistant General Manager in September of 2014. A native of Georgia, Hutchison grew up in Lawrenceville. He graduated in 1995 with a BS in Communications Arts from Georgia Southern University. McGrath, 51, joined New Hampshire Motor Speedway in November of 2011 as the director of advertising and promotions. He was voted by his peers as the speedway’s Employee of the Year in 2012. McGrath was promoted to vice president of marketing and promotions in January of 2013 and then to vice president of corporate sales in January of 2014. Christopher Powell Mark F. Simendinger Greg Walter Mr. Stephen Page is President and General Manager of Sonoma Raceway, a subsidiary of Speedway Motorsports, LLC. He has served as President and General Manager of Sonoma since its acquisition in 1996. Prior to being hired by SMI, Mr. Page had served as President of Brenda Raceway Corporation, which owned and operated Sonoma before acquisition by the Company. Mr. Page also spent 11 years working for the Oakland A’s baseball franchise in various marketing positions. Mr. Christopher Powell is President of Las Vegas Motor Speedway, LLC, a subsidiary of Speedway Motorsports, LLC. He became President of LVMS in June 2008. Prior to that appointment, he served as Vice President and General Manager beginning with its acquisition in 1998. Mr. Powell also serves as Vice President of several other SMI subsidiaries. Mr. Powell spent 11 years working for Sports Marketing Enterprises, a division of RJR Tobacco Company (“RJR”). From 1994 to 1998, he served as manager of media relations and publicity on RJR’s NASCAR Winston Cup program. Mr. Powell’s previous duties included publicity and event operations on other RJR initiatives, including NHRA Drag Racing and the Vantage and Nabisco golf sponsorships. Mr. Mark F. Simendinger is Executive Vice President and General Manager of Kentucky Speedway, a subsidiary of Speedway Motorsports, LLC. Prior to that appointment he served as Vice President and General Manager of KyS beginning with its acquisition in 2008. He previously served as an executive officer for KyS under its prior ownership from its development in 2000 until its purchase by SMI in 2008. Prior to that, Mr. Simendinger was President of Turfway Park Race Course, a thoroughbred track in Florence, Kentucky, and President of Carroll Properties, a real estate development firm. Mr. Greg Walter is Executive Vice President and General Manager Of Charlotte Motor Speedway, LLC, a subsidiary of Speedway Motorsports, LLC. He started at Atlanta Motor Speedway as the head of sales in October, 1999. Most recently he served as vice president of partnership development for Speedway Motorsports. Prior to that Mr. Walter worked as the sales manager for Capitol Broadcasting Company and brings more than 30 years in sports marketing and sports media experience. Doug Rice Gerry Horn President and Lead Announcer of Performance Racing Network Senior Vice President and General Manager of Performance Racing Network James B. Scudder Cary Tharrington Donald Hawk Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer Chief Racing Development Officer Cynthia Jacobson Jessica Fickenscher Geoff Ulrich Kevin Camper Senior Vice President HR Chief Experience Officer Jessica Fickenscher is the chief experience officer at Speedway Motorsports. In this role, Fickenscher develops new Fans First initiatives and continues improving the sports entertainment company’s best-in-class fan experiences. Fickenscher, a member of Speedway Motorsports for more than two decades, also facilitates capital improvement and property development projects across all eight of Speedway Motorsports’ premier NASCAR facilities and oversees the company’s relationship with food services partner, Levy Restaurants. In addition, she leads business operations as the senior executive for company subsidiaries U.S. Legend Cars International, the world’s largest producer of fun and affordable race cars, and SMI Properties, a souvenir production and merchandising division. Previously, Fickenscher served as Senior Vice President of Special Projects. She worked for seven years as Speedway Motorsports’ vice president of special projects before a promotion in July of 2018. Additionally, Fickenscher served as director of special projects from 2008-2011, director of client services from 2006-2008 and manager of client services from 2001-2006. From 1999 to 2001, Fickenscher worked as a sales coordinator for the Performance Racing Network. Fickenscher graduated from Belmont Abbey College in 1998 with a degree in Sports Management and Business Administration. Fickenscher is the managing director of Speedway Children’s Charities national chapter and serves as a board member for the Charlotte chapter. Speedway Children’s Charities is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides funding for non-profit organizations in the Charlotte community that meet the direct needs of children. Senior Vice President of Consumer Strategy Chief Sales Officer W. Braun Smith Senior Vice President, Corporate Sales & Partnerships © 2019 Speedway Motorsports, LLC http://www.speedwaymotorsports.com Dedicated Server Provided by Tier Point Performance Racing Network SMI Properties US Legend Cars International	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1766
__label__wiki	0.995526	0.995526	Boris Johnson wins backing from Michael Gove for UK PM bid after Brexit vote Britain's Justice Secretary Michael Gove (left) speaks as Vote Leave campaign leader Boris Johnson listens at the group's headquarters in London, Britain on June 24.PHOTO: REUTERS Jun 26, 2016, 11:05 am SGT http://str.sg/4wnZ LONDON (Reuters) - Boris Johnson, one of the leaders of the successful "Leave" campaign in Britain's European Union membership referendum, has won the backing of a key colleague to replace David Cameron as prime minister, the Sunday Times reported. Justice minister Michael Gove called Johnson by telephone on Saturday to say he would back him for the leadership of the ruling Conservative Party, the Sunday Times said. Cameron announced on Friday that he would step down as prime minister by October after voters in the referendum took the historic decision to back the "Leave" campaign which was led by Johnson and Gove. Cameron had urged voters to stay in the bloc. The Sunday Times said interior minister Theresa May was expected to enter the leadership contest in the coming days and was likely to get support from allies of Cameron who see her as the best candidate to take on Johnson, a former London mayor. May supported the "Remain" campaign but took a lower profile than Cameron and finance minister George Osborne, whose hopes of becoming the party's next leader took a big blow with the outcome of the referendum.	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1772
__label__wiki	0.632222	0.632222	New NIHR funding for research into employment patterns in general practice The University has secured new NIHR funding for research into the effects of changing employment patterns in general practice A team of University researchers has been awarded £850,000 by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Service and Delivery Research programme to investigate the impact of changing patterns of employment in GP practices. The award will be managed by Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust (SRFT) under existing arrangements with Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (MAHSC) and Health Innovation Manchester (HInM); and will involve an experienced interdisciplinary team led by Dr Sharon Spooner, who is based in the Division of Population Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care. This large grant award developed from earlier funds awarded to Dr Spooner from the NIHR School for Primary Care Research during her time as an NIHR Clinical Lecturer. The funding will be used to investigate the scale, scope and impact of changing patterns of employment in general practice where, in addition to established roles such as GPs and practice nurses, an increasing number and range of different healthcare practitioners are now delivering patient care. Dr Spooner’s team - including research colleagues based in the Centre for Primary Care Research, Health Economics and the Alliance Manchester Business School - will investigate the scale of this shift in employment patterns; how this changes the ‘skill mix’ in general practice, how such ‘new look’ teams work in practice, and the potential impact on health outcomes and overall health care costs. The research will also involve conducting in-depth studies in a small number of GP practices to look at how changes in skill mix employment are being implemented, and interview staff and patients about their experience of the new arrangements. Dr Spooner explains: “Unprecedented pressure on general practice services when it is difficult to recruit additional GPs and practice nurses means that GP practices must recruit newer types of practitioners to meet the challenges of providing health care. At the moment, there is uncertainty about how strategies which change the general practice workforce will affect what happens with health care. This new research will pull together information from national and grass-roots levels to understand what happens when practitioners from a wider range of professional backgrounds, such as pharmacists, physician associates, physiotherapists, paramedics are working in GP practices. “We will gather evidence about how diversification of the general practice workforce affects the delivery of health care in terms of quality, costs and outcomes, and about how patients and staff negotiate these changes. “Our research will help to inform the future direction of policy and guide commissioners and providers about how to work towards a balance of practitioners in their workforce which leads to better health care outcomes.”	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1774
__label__wiki	0.972086	0.972086	https://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Victim-of-chimp-attack-to-seek-150-million-from-204815.php Victim of chimp attack to seek $150 million from state By Monica Potts, Staff Writer Published 8:23 pm EST, Wednesday, November 4, 2009 STAMFORD -- The victim of a chimpanzee attack in Stamford in February has taken steps to sue the state's environmental agency for $150 million, according to her attorney. An attorney for Charla Nash and her family, Charles Willinger, said they have evidence the state Department of Environmental Protection failed to take steps to remove the chimpanzee from its owner, Sandra Herold, of Stamford. "They did that knowing that the chimp was an accident waiting to happen," Willinger said. "As a direct result of that failure, our client has sustained unbelievably horrible injuries." Willinger's firm filed a notice with the claims commissioner's office in Hartford Wednesday. Nash's family filed a lawsuit in March against Herold, Nash's employer and friend, who owned the chimpanzee for nearly 14 years. Herold called Nash for help Feb. 16 when the chimpanzee got out of the house, and when Nash arrived the chimpanzee attacked her, according to the lawsuit and police. Herold tried to pull the pet, known as Travis, off Nash, even stabbing it with a kitchen knife, police have said. Herold initially told police the animal had been rambunctious and she had given it the anti-anxiety drug Xanax, which she later denied. Chimp attack was no workplace accident Police who arrived on the scene shot and killed the pet. The suit said Nash suffered traumatic facial and brain injury, lost her hands, has eye injuries that threaten her vision and sustained broken bones. She is being treated in the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, where she makes regular improvements, according to a Web site run by her family, www.friendsofcharlienash.com. In August, Nash's attorneys asked the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission to order the Department of Environmental Protection to release records of the state's dealings with Travis, the Associated Press has reported. They wanted to know how the agency assessed the risks of exotic animals, according to reports. Willinger said they were not making a claim against any other state agency because it is the DEP's responsibility to regulate possession of primates. Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said his office received the documents Wednesday afternoon. "We are reviewing them immediately to determine the factual and legal merits, and we will make a decision based on those merits and the interest of justice," he said. He said his office would defend the DEP if there was a defense, but that in rare instances claims of liability are undeniable and indefensible and his office was obligated to make that known. "The allegations here are seemingly unprecedented in size and severity for this type of claim," he said. In a process that could take a year or more, the state's claims commissioner will determine if there's merit for a claim against the state after hearing evidence and arguments from both sides. The process is separate from Nash's claim against Herold, which is in its early stages. Staff Writer Monica Potts can be reached at monica.potts@scni.com or 203-964-2266.	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1775
__label__wiki	0.992397	0.992397	Defense key for Virginia,Texas Tech By Raph D. RussoThe Associated Press Apr 7, 2019 at 9:38 PM Apr 7, 2019 at 9:38 PM MINNEAPOLIS — For Virginia and Texas Tech, doing something that had never been done before took hard work, dedication, determination and vision. The Cavaliers and Red Raiders meet in the NCAA Tournament championship game tonight. Neither program has ever been this close to a title, making it a rare matchup of first-timers to the final game of the college basketball season. The last time both teams in the championship game had never been there before was 40 years ago, when Magic Johnson and Michigan State beat Larry Bird and Indiana State. Between the Red Raiders (31-6) and Cavaliers (34-3), a first-time champ is guaranteed. The last one of those was crowned in 2006, when Florida won the first of back-to-back titles. College basketball's hierarchy, blue bloods in an array of shades from Duke to Kentucky, North Carolina to Kansas, is difficult to crack. Getting here started with Virginia coach Tony Bennett and Texas Tech's Chris Beard believing it could be done. "Then you've got to get people on board that really believe it and believe it in front of you, behind your back, believe it at 10 o'clock when they're out of town, on the road somewhere. Believe it in the morning, believe it when they're talking to their wife, their kid," Beard said Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. "They've got to really believe it." In less than a decade, Beard has gone from coaching in the semi-pro ABA to Division III, then II, and then a couple of seasons at Arkansas Little Rock before landing in Lubbock. The Red Raiders basketball history is solid but unspectacular. Texas Tech was where Bobby Knight landed after the volatile Hall of Fame coach wore out his welcome in Indiana. He took Texas Tech to the NCAA Tournament four times in the 2000s. Pretty good, but Beard expected much more. "Our goal has never been to make a tournament. It's been to win the tournament," Beard said. "It's easy to talk about, and really, really hard to do. But that's where we started this whole thing, was just trying to have the expectations and the vision where we could be relative." Texas Tech reached the Elite Eight for the first time last season. This season, with a mostly rebuilt team around star Jarrett Culver, the Red Raiders shared the Big 12 regular-season title for the first time and are now on the cusp of an unlikely championship. Bennett's belief he could challenge the Atlantic Coast Conference's Tobacco Road powers came from his father, Dick Bennett. Wisconsin hadn't been to a Final Four in more than 50 years, when Dick Bennett coached them there in 2000 using a methodical style. "Can you go and take a team and build your program in a way that you think is best and compete against the best?" said Bennett, in his 10th season at Virginia. "There's a way that I know works — or that I believe works. So when you get in those spots, you hope, you have a vision and you hope, but you never truly know. When you come in and say, `This is going to happen. We're going to be a Final Four team, or we're going to win the ACC.' You believe it, and you hope it, and then you just go to work." Tony Bennett took his father's blueprint and turned Virginia into a perennial ACC contender, going toe-to-toe with Duke and North Carolina, but not until this season were the Cavaliers able to break through doing so on the strength of two improbable last-second plays. And just a year after suffering the most stunning upset in NCAA Tournament history, losing as the top overall seed to No. 16 seed UMBC. Defense is the calling card for both the Cavaliers and Red Raiders, but Bennett is quick to point out, they are not similar when it comes to X's and O's, only results. By KenPom's points allowed per 100 possessions, Texas Tech is ranked No. 1 in the country and Virginia is fifth. The over/under betting total for this game was paltry 118 on Sunday. Maybe they're making defense cool again. "I would like to think so," Tech's Brandone Francis said. "It's like I love eating ice cream, no different than playing defense." This NCAA championship game might not lure in the casual fan, looking for one-and-done stars, iconic coaches and fast-paced 3-balling offenses like the ones Villanova used to win two of the last three titles. "I think if you're a basketball fan you'll really enjoy the game," Virginia's Braxton Key said. "If you're just kind of a highlight fan this isn't the game to watch."	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1779
__label__cc	0.747619	0.252381	Greg Betza Margaret Hurst Dominick Santise Children’s Publishing Concept Art/Comps Textiles/Surface Design CREATIVE STUDY TOUR – DAY 2 Veronica Lawlor Jun 29, 2017 As I detailed in a previous post, (HERE) I recently had the distinctly unique opportunity to document a group of students from the University of Kentucky as they embarked on a two day “creative study tour” with their professor, Dr. Ryan Hargrove. During the course of the two days, the students met many creative professionals in New York City, to hear about their careers and how they access their own creativity as they work. Day One brought us an amazing collections of interviews with some of the pre-eminent designers, architects, and illustrators of NYC. Day Two promised to be no different. We arrived at the School of Visual Arts MFA design department to meet with Rochelle Udell and the founder of the program, Steven Heller. The day turned out to be all about the importance of collaboration, involvement, and contribution: At SVA, Steven Heller brought us into an empty classroom in the MFA design department where he introduced us to Rochelle Udell, a fine artist and former powerhouse creative director in the publishing, beauty, and fashion industries. Her website says that she “creates artwork focusing on subjects that will provoke and inspire the viewer to reflect on the questions and narratives in their lives.” And her discussion with the students did just that. First of all, Ms. Udell asked each of them to introduce themselves, and tell her what their plans were after graduation. I remember being in that stage of life, and being asked to define my goals and direction was always tough. It’s a time of so much uncertainty and, at the same time, so many possibilities, that it can be daunting. Yet answering that question can bring students some clarity, so I think it was a gift that Rochelle gave them by putting them on the spot like that. First, define what you want in life, then, listen to someone who is on the other side of a fantastic commercial career and hear how they used that answer to their own question to bring them through it. Brilliant. The students answered in various ways; most of them are involved with studying landscape architecture, but it was interesting to hear their answers, and through them, their priorities. Some had aspirations to work with large firms, some wanted to get involved with society, and others had lifestyle or geographic choices that propelled them. After she’d heard what the students had to say, Rochelle then began telling us her own story. Of primary importance, she said, was asking questions. She talked about her own upbringing, and the teacher who first emphasized questioning everything to her. “A good question earned you two gold stars!” she told them. GOLD pops up often in her art – she has created a series called “gold everyday icons” – so I was not surprised that a gold star was among her earliest motivations. And I had brought a gold pen specifically to draw our session with her. :) Rochelle talked for a good long time and said MUCH about creativity, culture, and the importance of collaboration. She told the students that through good teachers you learn how to teach yourself (I completely agree) and that the key to the whole thing was to be a lifelong student. She talked culture and how different cultures see and feel things uniquely – with the specifics of fashion to illustrate. She talked about collaboration, and how we need not only the creative people but also the numbers people, the sales people, the strategic people: everyone plays a part. She talked about understanding your own strengths and weaknesses, and the importance of collaborating with people who know what they are doing, and do it well. Essentially, it was all about being involved in the world and self-aware, with a goal in mind. Then she talked about branding, an area in which she has a lot of experience. “If you can name it, you can sell it.” Best marketing advice I’ve ever heard. She talked for quite a bit about this; in fact, she delivers talks on branding professionally (see website) and I can see why. So much common sense and just plain understanding of what people want. Comes from a lifetime of listening to her clients, I imagine. And then she touched on her wonderful chair series, and the symbolism of a chair, asking the students, “Where do you sit in life?” It seemed like everything that Ms. Udell talked about revolved around being INVOLVED: listening, paying attention, asking questions, understanding your environment, reacting, collaborating, and contributing. And understanding where you fit in the bigger picture. Great lesson for life as well as work. Advice that also, it seems, is the way to stay current in the ever changing world of art and graphics. Rochelle told the students an engaging story about how she first understood the power of the internet, in it’s earliest days. The story involved a grilled turkey for Thanksgiving (I remember when that was a trend) and how she searched out how to grill a turkey online, and was blown away by the sheer number of entries and opinions on the topic she found. “I realized the power of the internet from a turkey” – what a great sentence! Ms. Udell engaged the students with storytelling, and imparted quite a bit of wisdom along the way. Wonderfully inspiring. At one point during the course of our conversation with Rochelle Udell, a professor had come into the classroom and asked us to move to the library, so his next class could begin. Which was the perfect move, since our next interview was with the director of the MFA program in design, and (I suspect) the impetus behind much of the library’s materials, Steven Heller. For those of you who may not know, Steven Heller is legendary in the field of graphic design, and an authority on design history. If you have any books of design schools or graphic movements in history on your bookshelves, go take a look at them now. Guaranteed that many of them are authored by Steven. Because of this, I wanted my reportage of our talk with him to be precise and strong in design. Mr. Heller took the students on a visual tour of his life and career, as well as his own personal interests in graphic design and propaganda. Although I had seen him speak before, the intimacy of sitting around a table while he discussed his life and work was very powerful. He wove us through the fabric of 20th century design, showing the students how it’s intertwined with society and politics. “Designers create things that people relate to emotionally,” he said, and it was clear from his talk that he expresses himself emotionally through the objects he collects and creates. Mannequins are “sculptures of commerce” that sit in his studio and (at times) make his wife jealous. Typefaces have personality and opinion. Symbols are living entities that affect our world. Politics are not something removed from the life of designers but rather something they take part in, and help shape through their knowledge of symbols and the power of graphics. Steven Heller talked about design as participation in society, echoing Rochelle Udell’s words, and illustrating it with his own work. Images from Screw and other early political magazines that he was involved in were related to blogs and social media posts of today, and Steven stressed the importance of going to the primary sources of the past to do research for tomorrow. He talked about the origins of modernism, and we visited with design giants of the 20th century such as Paul Rand. Then he de-constructed the history of the swastika for the students, and took that thread right up to the current era, to show them the modes of propaganda at work in the politics of our country today. Clearly anti-Trump, Mr. Heller was quite vocal in his opinions, and steely in his admonition to the students to become involved in the current political discussion, have an opinion, and make that opinion heard. It was a direct request of them, and, especially in that small room, it was powerful stuff. During our quick (but delicious!) lunch of gyros on 23rd Street after the talk, the students were still discussing Mr. Heller’s passion. It had been a morning of strong opinions and calls to the students to become more involved in the world beyond their own sketchbooks. I felt charged up myself! But the afternoon talks still waited, and there was no time to organize a spontaneous rally. We finished our lunch and moved back downtown to visit the offices of Scape, a landscape architectural firm. I was looking forward to this visit, as landscape design is an area that I don’t delve into at all, and I was curious to see how the process works. For the students, it was a chance to visit a firm that did work directly in line with what they are studying. I brought out my watercolors, as I thought that landscape designers warranted a more organic medium for documentation. Gena Wirth at Scape took the students right back to high school with her: “I was not asked back to marching band, so I went to landscape design.” The kids laughed when she said it, and we all know that feeling of taking another road when the one you thought you’d be walking on was closed off. (And that new road is usually, of course, the best one for you.) She talked about her experiences at school for landscape design, and her early internship at the fabulous Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania, which she described as a Disneyland for horticulturists. Then Gena’s colleague Will DiBernardo talked about his own experiences: as the child of an engineer father and a geologist mother, he said that it was only a matter of time before he got involved with landscape design, which includes both of those disciplines, and a few others. Once they had talked about how they got to Scape, both literally and figuratively, Gena and Will presented a project they had just completed in Kentucky, to design the Town Branch Water Walk, in the city of Lexington (home to the University of Kentucky.) It was so interesting to see this project. The students seemed to be familiar with it: In fact, Professor Hargrove had been involved in the process. After one and a half days of talks from New Yorkers (who are, I must admit myself, often quite NYC-centric in our views of the world) it was nice to see the students relax and get involved with familiar territory. (Pun intended.) It was a big learning experience for me, and I found that the process of research and development of a landscape design is not that unlike the process of research and development for a series of reportage illustration. Find the narrative of identity – discover the culture of a place – what is the graphic feeling that makes sense – what is important to this place – how do the people use it – what is the underlying story of the place? All of these questions to be answered – again, the process of paying attention and finding what fits. The preliminary drawings and thumbnails we saw exploring texture, pattern, and shape were beautiful pieces of art in themselves. And it was fun to hear stories of how the Scape team got involved with the people of Kentucky, including a chat about a series of podcasts that Connor, one of the students, had been involved with. Gena summed up the philosophy very well: “You can have the grandest design possible, but if you can’t imagine how it deals with the conditions that exist today it’s not going to happen.” – which brings me right back to Rochelle’s “if you can name it, you can sell it.” Common sense is a wonderful commodity! And that these creative people were so willing to share that philosophy with the students was really a wonderful gift. After we heard about the Water Walk project, Gena gave us a brief tour of the offices, located in lower Manhattan. So many interesting projects on the tables, I could have hung back and asked a ton of questions. Would be such an interesting area to get involved with – landscape design really affects our lives in ways both obvious and subtle. These students are into a great field, I think. We left Scape and, after a quick stop for coffee at Starbucks, (glad I’m not the only caffeine addict!) we got back on the train and headed out to Williamsburg, to visit the offices of Vice media. Vice describes itself as an agency that does: “Original reporting and documentaries on everything that matters in the world.” Big goals! And the very youthful team at Vice takes these goals quite seriously. They brought us into a large conference room decorated in what I would call Brooklyn mid-century shabby chic, and introduced themselves to us. It was interesting to hear the various backgrounds that they had; most were just recently graduated from college, and they had studied everything from comparative literature to ethics and public policy. A very eclectic group, and living proof that the road to adulthood is (almost) never a straight line from point A to point B. They described the world of media they are creating as “Viceland” and showed us an energetic reel full of on the street interviews, parodies of YouTube culture, and appeals to the good in all of us. Vice is a youth dominated company with a forward focus, and as I sat there listening to the conversation I couldn’t help but think of Steven Heller and the political magazines of the 1970s. The more things change, the more they stay the same. The producers talked about the importance of the IDEA over the execution, and how they were essentially charged with coming up with ideas that were new and fresh for an audience of millennials whose views of media could often be somewhat cynical and distrustful. Their pace of work is quick – “Sometimes we have to come up with an idea in a half an hour!” – and it seems that the results of their work is examined and analyzed almost instantly. An extremely quick turnover! The students were very engaged in the presentation, and although I am not part of the Vice targeted demographic, I too got involved with their energy and enthusiasm. One of the producers at the table was a YouTube star – I didn’t recognize her, but I did notice her amazing glowing green eyes. She could not stay for the entire presentation, and after she left, one of the students, Amanda, verified who she was. Amanda was VERY excited to have met Keenan MacWilliam, and I immediately texted my 16 year old step-daughter to try for some cool factor rub-off on the encounter. ;) After the presentation was finished, a few of the Vice producers took us on a brief tour through their cavernous Williamsburg offices, filled with lines of tables and lines of young people working on laptops, creating the content of tomorrow. It looked like a lot of hard work. One of the students, Jacob, made the remark that the place smelled like a combination of ramen and sweat, which made me laugh out loud. The old concept of inspiration being 99% perspiration apparently holds up in the new millennium, with a little ramen thrown in for sustenance. The last stop on the Vice tour was the enviable roof deck and view from Williamsburg of the Manhattan skyline. A view that is so inspiring, and as the students and Vice producers gazed at it I tried to think back at how I would have felt at 19 years old, standing on the rooftop of the coolest media company in Brooklyn, looking across the river to the city that is arguably the cultural capital of the US. And then I realized that I feel the same way now as I did back then. Life is full of so many possibilities, and there is always so much to do! I found it hard to say goodbye to my new friends from Kentucky, and insisted on walking them to the ferry back to Manhattan. They had their i-phone GPS and could easily have found it without me, but were too polite to insist, and allowed me to walk them to the Williamsburg pier. As we hugged and said our goodbyes we agreed that they would all be back to NYC some day, and that I would most definitely make my way to Lexington, Kentucky for a visit. What a great experience with a wonderful group of people. The generosity of all the creative folks who spoke with the group was definitely appreciated by them, and I am so happy to have met the students and had the privilege to document their experience here in my home town. Many thanks to Dr. Ryan Hargrove, the kids, and the many generous creative people who donated their time to the students. Studio 1482 Blog One Drawing A Day The Storyboard Studio Dalvero Academy/Mystic Seaport Dalvero Academy What is 1482 ? NJ Web Design: Media Climb	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1783
__label__cc	0.640445	0.359555	Home > Why Romania? > Visiting Romania > We invite you to a journey to discover the many facets of Romania. It can be either a one day trip, a tour across the country or maybe a long weekend. Any option will give the opportunity to explore, taste, see and understand the country and culture. Besides the main attractions in Bucharest and in the country: the Black Sea with 45 miles of beautiful fine sand beaches, the Danube Delta - the largest and best preserved of Europe’s river deltas, the castles (Bran, Peles, Corvinilor), the Painted Monasteries in Bucovina or Maramures county – extraordinary for traditions and folklore, we would like to mention the unknown ones that are still definitely worth seeing. Shall we begin? Turda Salt Mine “the coolest underground place in the world”, Business Insider A unique and real museum of salt mining in Transylvania, this salt mine has existed for over 13 million years and has an average thickness of 250 m. It was first opened for tourists in 1952 and it is located 30 km from Cluj-Napoca. The Salt Mine features: health activities such as Medicinal Bath Salt for rehabilitation therapies in internal diseases and in prevention and sanogenesis; recreation aria with swimming pool, SPA and wellness centre, playground for kids, mini-golf, bowling, boating on the underground lake, big wheel, sport field. Fabrica de Pensule (Paintbrush Factory) At the end of the industrial area of Cluj-Napoca operates an independent space for contemporary art. Paintbrush Factory is a unconventional place, named due to its location in the former industrial facility, focuses on an area of 2,000 sqm, 29 contemporary art spaces: artists' workshops, galleries and cultural organizations active in the fields of visual arts, contemporary dance, music and theatre (the program is available on the internet in Romanian, Hungarian and English). The neighbourhood of this cool place for contemporary art is mostly industrial. A phenomenon that is pretty rare in the world can be seen in Romania, in Buzau county. The mud volcanoes are formed due to natural gas coming out of the ground at a depth of 3,000 m. The gases cross a clay soil and push the water out. A cold mud comes to the surface forming cones so they appear similar to volcanoes. Hoia-Baciu Forest, Cluj–Napoca Allegedly paranormal, this forest has been the subject of many studies. Witnesses say that they have observed lights, shapes and colours, strange shadows, voices and human faces appearing and disappearing. Shapes and even UFOs have been caught on photo camera. Researcher Adrian Patrut says there are magnetic anomalies, fluctuations of electromagnetic field, emissions infrasound. Among the most shocking events are the foot tracks that occur on land on land, snow or grass directly under the eyes of viewers, without explanation. Pestera Ursilor (Bears Cave) Bears' Cave is located in the western Apuseni Mountains and it received its name after the 140 cave bear skeletons which were discovered on the site in 1983. With a length of 1.5 km, this cave lighted by candles has beautiful natural sculptures which invite the visitor to an imaginative spectacle. The biggest cave in Romania is of length of 47 km and it is called Wind Cave (Pestera Vantului). Comana Natural Park (Parcul natural Comana) Only 30 km distance from Bucharest, Comana Natural Park is considered to be the second Delta in our country. Comana has lots species of birds, fish, reptiles, plants, mammals. It is the perfect one day trip to relax by walking in the forest, or go boating or maybe fly with moto-paraglider. Aventura Park will tempt you as well with climbing for kids and parents. Spending the night is not a problem, you will find villas that offer great accommodation and meals. The Merry Cemetery /The Happy Graveyard (Cimitirul Vesel) The Merry Cemetery is one of the most unusual places to visit in Romania. Located in Sapinta, the cemetery is a place where resting is seen with joy, because the soul passes into another dimension. The carved headstones are painted to illustrate the moments of life that has passed into another dimension. The paintings are sometimes satirical and accompanied by short poems. Ethnologists say Sapinta's laughing cemetery is likely a reflection of attitudes that come from the time of the Dacians, early inhabitants of Romania, and have been passed down in folklore ever since. The historian Herodotus said the Dacians were fearless in battle and went laughing to their graves because they believed they were going to meet Zalmoxis, their supreme god. The Retezat National Park The largest old-growth forests in Romania are present in the Retezat Mountains. The park contains a sparsely populated area teaming with wildlife (including Carpathian brown bears, deer, fowl, etc.), including some of the most remarkable glacial lakes in the country and offering numerous opportunities for paragliding, zip lining, hiking and trekking. - http://administraresite.edu.ro/index.php?module=uploads&func=download&fileId=16477 - http://www.romania.travel/en/page/start-planning - http://romaniatourism.com/did-you-know.html URL: https://studyinromania.gov.ro/Visiting_Romania	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1785
__label__wiki	0.847208	0.847208	Super Lawyers → Super Lawyers Articles → Keeping Pace Keeping Pace The IP litigator’s engine always runs at full speed Published in 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers MagazineBy William Wagner on January 15, 2019 Good luck trying to keep up with Olivia Luk Bedi. She rises while it’s still dark and goes for a run through her Bucktown neighborhood. Not a casual jog—it’s training. The 41-year-old Bedi competed in the Chicago Marathon in 2018. That warmup is followed by the routine of a working mom: waking up her two kids (ages 3 and 7), dressing and feeding them, and getting them out the door and to school. Then she dashes off to the Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg offices in the Loop or maybe to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, where she represents individuals and companies in complex intellectual property cases. At day’s end, she often heads to a meeting or event related to one of the many professional organizations to which she belongs: the Richard Linn American Inn of Court; Local Patent Rules Committee for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois; Ladies in IP Society; Federal Circuit Bar Association; American Writers Museum; Chicago Innovation Awards; Economic Club of Chicago; or The Women’s Coalition. At home, there’s more legal work, or maybe laundry, or maybe a little of each. “I don’t think anyone can actually keep up with her,” says her husband, Jonathan Bedi, one of the founders of criminal defense firm Bedi & Singer. “I just tried to stay out of her way,” says Bob Byman, a partner at one of her former firms, Jenner & Block. Bedi shrugs it off with a laugh and points to a cup of Starbucks. “I get very little sleep,” she says. “I drink a lot of coffee.” She adds: “I’m still growing my practice; I want to bring in a lot of money for the firm; and I want to bring in and mentor more female attorneys, whether it’s for my firm or another firm. I want to play a role in helping the profession in general. I keep giving myself new goals as I get older.” Following her graduation from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2000 with a B.S. in chemistry, she had just one goal: to be a patent prosecutor. She closed in on it with all the vigor you’d imagine, working as a patent examiner for the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office in Washington, D.C., by day and attending American University Washington College of Law by night. “Being a patent examiner was an incredible job to have, knowing I wanted to be a patent lawyer,” says Bedi, a native of Alpharetta, Georgia. “A lot of people go to law school without knowing [what field of law they want to enter], but I was laser-focused. I was in the IP Society from day one, and I got to know the federal judges in D.C. at the appellate level for patent law. It was very fulfilling, the start of a very busy life.” Not that there weren’t plot twists. Shortly after she began at Powell Goldstein in D.C., her then-boyfriend Jonathan took an in-house position with Navistar in Chicago. In 2005, he proposed. So she was off to Chicago, where she didn’t know a soul. “I thought leaving D.C. would be a career-killer for me,” she recalls. “I had already spent five years networking in the IP space in D.C. I was very well-connected.” But she found her footing almost as soon as she landed, starting with Latham & Watkins in 2006. It was then that she changed from patent prosecution to patent litigation. “Latham & Watkins only offered litigation,” Bedi says. “I wasn’t looking to make the switch to litigation, but I was intrigued because my friends who were doing litigation loved it and always made fun of prosecutors, saying, ‘That’s so boring. What are you doing?’ So I took a leap of faith. … I’ve never looked back.” In 2008, after moving to Jenner & Block, where she was part of large, mostly defense-side litigation teams and rarely went to trial, she eventually reached another fork in the road. Says Bedi, “I thought, Do I want to stay at Jenner & Block, where I have my best friends and they’re really, really good to me? Or do I want to be a first-chair trial lawyer? I had seen what my husband was doing [as a trial lawyer], and I really wanted to do that type of thing.” Enter Niro, Haller & Niro (now Niro Law Group), a boutique firm focused on enforcing IP rights for small companies and individual inventors. “I wanted to go to a small firm that was in court all the time,” says Bedi, who joined the firm in 2012. “Everyone at Jenner & Block was like, ‘Why would you go there? They’re the pirates. They’re the ones that are suing all our clients.’ But I wanted to be the one arguing in front of the judge.” For one of those people on the bench, Chief Judge James Holderman of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Bedi was a breath of fresh air. He presided over several of her cases and was struck by her forthright style. “I came to know that if Olivia Luk was arguing the matter or presenting the case, I was going to receive a true statement of the facts—from her standpoint obviously,” says Holderman, who retired in 2015. “She wasn’t going to try to sugarcoat the facts in a way that wasn’t supported by the evidence; she wasn’t going to exaggerate the facts. I knew I’d always get the straight story. In my mind, that’s what separates good lawyers from super lawyers.” Bedi continued to move forward. In 2016, she signed with Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg, which provided her with a full buffet of opportunities. “There has been a purpose with each move,” Bedi says. “With this one, I wanted to go somewhere that wasn’t a patent boutique. I wanted a general practice firm where I could bring in work. And I wanted to go to a Chicago or Midwestern firm. Every employee [in the firm] is in this office. I really enjoy the atmosphere here.” Nevertheless, she’s stymied in one way: by her knack for preventing cases from going to court. Says Bedi with a sardonic grin, “I still do go to court, but I’m actually really good at settling cases.” Exhibit A is a copyright case in which her opposing counsel was Matthew Cavanagh of the Cleveland-based firm McDonald Hopkins. The case was filed in 2014, but Bedi didn’t come onboard until late 2017, after the client had severed the relationship with its original firm. “Too many lawyers think the best way to represent their client is to be very aggressive, strident, and convinced of their client’s righteousness,” Cavanagh says. “This was a very complicated case. If Olivia hadn’t been Olivia—if it had been a different attorney who had come in with that aggressive attitude—the case still wouldn’t be resolved. It would still be litigated aggressively, with both sides pouring legal fees into the case. Olivia looked at the case very objectively. I knew she didn’t agree with our position, but she didn’t completely dismiss it, because she saw that the best resolution for her client was a settlement. It was a classic compromise. Too many lawyers don’t listen, but she listened and understood. “We both value and put as paramount our ethical obligation to our client. Oftentimes, that will lead to a settlement. Although that might be contrary to our selfish desires to try a case, it’s often the best outcome.” When Bedi looks at the most meaningful cases of her career, she fixates on the ones that reflect what it’s like to reach the top in a profession still dominated by men. With a hint of steel in her voice, she relives a patent case that she tried in the Northern District of Illinois during her time at Niro, Haller & Niro. “There was a gentleman on the other side, and we had been going at it with motions and phone calls,” recalls Bedi. “It was a tough relationship, but I’m not going to back down, even if I’m much younger and a woman. We got in front of the judge, and [the opposing lawyer] said, ‘Her little mind … blah, blah, blah.’ He was always very rude and demeaning to me, but that just stuck out. I kept my mouth shut because I’m not one to butt in; I take courtroom decorum very seriously. I let him finish, and then I said, ‘Your Honor, my little mind read the rules in the statute, and this is what should happen. And this is why my client should win.’ I addressed it very civilly and professionally. I won, and I think the guy had mud on his face after that. He was really embarrassed. When we left the courtroom, he was chasing me, apologizing, because he looked so bad in front of the judge and on the record.” Then there’s a patent infringement jury trial from 2015, also in the Northern District of Illinois. “I had just had my baby,” Bedi says. “In the middle of an examination, we all broke for lunch. Everyone else was eating, but I had to go pump because I had a 6-month-old at home. It was a weeklong trial. We’d go back to the office afterward and work until 2 in the morning every night during the trial. When I’d get home, I’d want to see my baby. At that point, he was still getting up every two hours. So I’d be with the baby the rest of the night—nursing the baby, taking care of the baby. Then I’d shower and go back to court, where I’d be front and center arguing jury instructions against the other side. When you do something like that, you know you can handle so much. Women do that all the time. There are things we do that go above and beyond what our male counterparts are doing, which they don’t even know about.” Bedi views it as her duty to help raise that awareness level. It’s one of the reasons she founded the Ladies in IP Society. “If you look around, the law school classes are 50-50 men and women,” she says. “If you go to the law firms, they say it’s 50-50 men and women, but once you reach the ranks of partner, there’s barely any of us. Women have to be better in order to be treated even equally. I founded the Ladies in IP Society about five years ago. We share war stories and what we can do to help other women, and we cheer them on when they receive honors and nominate them for awards.” Bedi is a warrior both for women and her clients—a happy warrior. “People naturally like her when she walks into a room,” Byman says. “Some people who have her lack of shyness come off as arrogant or conceited. That doesn’t happen with Olivia.” Adds Bedi, “You want to be respected for your brain and your work ethic, but you don’t want people to dislike you, because that’s also not good. I generally love people and being friends with people. That’s my personality.” At the end of her day—after she’s run her miles, represented her clients, participated in her extracurricular activities, and folded a little laundry—Bedi is careful to remember what truly drives her. “I just want to be a great mom, of course,” she says. “I want my children to be happy and loving, and close to us. I’m hoping, even with our schedules and the way we run things, that they are happy, and that they see what we do as a loving thing. It’s important to me to be around their schools, too, so I’m a first-grade chair and soccer coach. I want to make sure that we’re in their lives.” As Byman puts it: “I said eight years ago that Olivia’s going to rule the world someday. I still think that’s possible.” Olivia Luk Bedi’s most publicized case has nothing to do with IP litigation. It’s a criminal defense trial from 2011, People v. Shannon, in which she represented Silvonus Shannon, a 20-year-old Chicago man who was among a group accused of murder in the beating death of a Fenger Academy High School student in 2009. “Olivia had never tackled a witness, and she wanted to get some extra trial experience,” says Robert Byman, a partner at Jenner & Block, where Bedi was working. “She asked if I would supervise her in a pro bono case. I said, ‘Sure. Go talk to the pro bono committee.’ She went out and got the highest-profile murder case that was pending in Chicago that year.” People v. Shannon attracted international attention due to a video of the incident that went viral and appeared to show Shannon stomping the boy’s head. The media glare added an element of intensity to a case that already had touched Bedi deeply. “I got really close to him and his mother, and I just felt so sorry for them,” she says. “He was born into this terrible neighborhood where the victim was actually bullying them. It was really emotional. [The media attention] added more stress, of course. You’re looking at the press every day to see what they wrote, and you’re like, ‘Oh, they got it wrong’ or ‘Why didn’t they say this?’ It added another dimension.” Ultimately, the jury found Shannon guilty of first-degree murder, and he was sentenced to 32 years in prison. It was a bitter pill for Bedi to swallow. “He was found guilty of first-degree murder because of the felony murder statute,” she says. “If second-degree murder had been on the table, he would have gotten that. He touched the kid, but so did seven other people. The jurors felt sympathy toward him. They even wrote a note saying the judge should be lenient on him.” Adds Byman, “She did a fantastic job. Unfortunately, we came in second in the trial, but it wasn’t for lack of effort. She went out and beat the bushes to try to find character witnesses and additional witnesses. She established a rapport with Silvonus that was amazing. It was the kind of rapport I’ve had maybe once or twice in a career of almost 50 years.” Photo by: Todd Rosenberg Olivia Luk Bedi Top Rated Intellectual Property Litigation Lawyer Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1787
__label__wiki	0.705871	0.705871	The Foolish King - A New Chess App for Young Children Tracy Friday, 26 August 2016 Edit this post The Foolish King is a new chess app and story book which has been designed to introduce young children to the ancient game. The app is based on, and includes an eBook version of, The Foolish King picture book by business man and politician Lord Mark Price. (Lord because he was made a life peer, a non-hereditary title.) Disclaimer: We were provided with a free copy of The Foolish King app to review. Opinions are our own. Chess? We're big fans of chess. It's an excellent way of developing the logical thinking needed for computer science. You have to think hard to plan ahead. I had an electronic chess game when I was a child which I loved and playing chess against the game was definitely one of the ways that I developed skills that were useful to me later on. My kids are 8 and 9 and both know how to play chess but are only occasional players. They recently introduced their cousin to the game and spent over an hour at the Garden of Heroes and Villains playing chess on a handmade wooden chess set. The Foolish King Story The app includes an eBook version of the Foolish King which is also available in hardback and as a Kindle eBook. The story is written in a fairy tale style which will feel very familiar to young children. Sir Mark developed the story when his own children were young. The book has an early illustrated chapter book amount of text. You could read it as a bedtime story to younger children. Confident younger readers would be able to read it themselves. I read it to my 8 and 9 year old's so that we could share it and I could get their opinions. The story is a traditional fairy tale with a bad ruler and children who save the day and only introduces chess after a long build up so it's very much a full story rather than just an explanation of chess. My kids are 8 and 9 but have not yet rejected such stories and thoroughly enjoyed it, the fab illustrations definitely helped. I would say 5-7 would be a good age to introduce the book as a bedtime story. The book uses insects rather than the traditional chess pieces. My kids can already play chess so they didn't need this approach but it might help younger players. I can remember my kids getting confused by the different pieces and having a story to hang it on might well help with this. The app uses the same characters so there's no need to learn the proper names of the pieces in order to play the game. The illustrations for the book are very good. The illustrator Martin Brown whose work is very familiar to my children from the Horrible Histories series. They loved the cleverness of the cricket / grasshopper pieces which take the role of the knights. The latter chapters of the book take you through the moves of the chess pieces with puzzles to try. The puzzles were fun and would make a great first introduction to how chess pieces move. My kids found completing the puzzles a bit frustrating in the eBook version because they wanted to trace the paths with their fingers and kept accidentally turning pages. One of the things we really liked were the simple tips about playing chess, my kids definitely took these on board and used them when playing chess. I think they will remember them too. Obviously the hard back version of the book wouldn't have this problem. I could imagine reading the hardback as a bedtime story and then letting kids try out chess with the app the next day. My younger son picked up on and appreciated the environmental message that's also present in the story. While my older son, the history lover, was intrigued by the hints towards the possible real history of the game in China or India. The Chess App The app is a full-featured chess game with one and two-player games and features for beginners. The game uses the graphics from the book so knowledge transfers straight over. There are some simple tutorials that explain how the pieces move. We really liked the guide feature which shows all possible moves when you tap on a piece. We played several two-player games. It seems I can still beat my kids at chess for now :-) There's also a one-player mode where you can play against an Easy, Medium or Hard AI player. This definitely extends the value of the app beyond beginners. Hints are available which can help players develop their skills, but they are only available in some situations. The game could provide more help to players to understand what's happening in some situations. It would be good to have a visual indicator for check. In one game we ended up in a situation where a piece other than the king needed to be moved to get out of check and my son thought he couldn't do anything. A dialogue pops up instantly when check is achieved which obscures the board so the losing player doesn't see what happened until you quit the dialogue. It would be better if there was a change to the board and not a dialogue. We also couldn't find an explanation of Stalemate although the game does detect a Stalemate. It would be good to explain the situation, for example, there's no safe place for the King to move. These minor things could all be improved with an update and can be worked around with a parent who knows how to play chess or is willing to learn. I'd definitely recommend The Foolish King book and app to young children as their first introduction to chess. The app is available for iOS. The hardback book comes out on 1st September 2016 in the UK and is available to pre-order. The app includes an eBook version of the book, but the book stands alone as a nice gift. The app has been added to the list of constructive things my children are allowed to do in the evening if they don't fancy reading. I'll definitely be encouraging them to improve their skills until they can beat the game on the hard setting. app books chess ebooks Tech Age Kids \| Technology for Children: The Foolish King - A New Chess App for Young Children https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PLndTvYAqgw/V7_ytko-ZdI/AAAAAAAABBY/j4-nXuZEb0g6Ay1dcsFzCT4hP-i8v7o5QCLcB/s640/foolish-king-app.PNG https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PLndTvYAqgw/V7_ytko-ZdI/AAAAAAAABBY/j4-nXuZEb0g6Ay1dcsFzCT4hP-i8v7o5QCLcB/s72-c/foolish-king-app.PNG https://www.techagekids.com/2016/08/the-foolish-king-new-chess-app-for.html	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1793
__label__cc	0.690739	0.309261	Chapter 9 Persistence Based on the book Think and Grow Rich, Chapter 9: Persistence. Lesson Text Lesson Audio Recorded Calls Author Location walden Toews Mission, British Columbia, Canada Rita Bingham Spring, Texas, USA Kay Young Superior, CO, US Hartford, CT, USA Tony Harnett Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Ethel Van Zanten Tucson,, Arizona, USA Alfred Franklin Ernest Tucker Rogersville, ALABAMA, United States Shirley Gekler Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Mary Mirembe Bay Point, California, United States James Lombard Dublin, Leinster, Ireland karen stroeh Rock Rapids, Iowa, United States Kathy Calicotte Hannibal, Missouri, USA Margi Starr Springfield, Ohio, USA Ryan McChesney Tampa, Florida, United States David Calicotte Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Of America Gladys Brice Marty Roe Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA Mike Patel clarksville, UnitedStatesofAmerica, 37043, United States Christine Lewis-anderson Bronx, NY, USA Tuula Rands West Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada Gloucester, Gloucestershire, UK Mervyn Drury Casey, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Connie Grimes Lubbock, TX, United States Ken Klemm Spring Hill, FL, USA Celeste Smucker Nellysford, VA, United States Melissa Forbes Atchison, KS, United States Sharon Valentine Anthony Rodelli Highland, NY, USA Stephen Porter Len Hollon Prattville, Alabama, United States Bob Shoaf Sunny Alamogordo, NM, USA Bronx, New York, USA Thelma Brittain Nashville, TN - Tennessee, United States Ingrid Camacho SPOKANE VALLEY, WA, United States Nathan Grimes Jean McLeod Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA Michael Dlouhy Brooksville, Florida, USA Ben Drake West Ryde, NSW, Australia PERSISTENCE: THE SUSTAINED EFFORT NECESSARY TO INDUCE FAITH The Eighth Step toward Riches PERSISTENCE is an essential factor in the procedure of transmuting DESIRE into its monetary equivalent. The basis of persistence is the POWER OF WILL. Will-power and desire, when properly combined, make an irresistible pair. Men who accumulate great fortunes are generally known as cold-blooded, and sometimes ruthless. Often they are misunderstood. What they have is willpower, which they mix with persistence, and place back of their desires to insure the attainment of their objectives. Henry Ford has been generally misunderstood to be ruthless and coldblooded. This misconception grew out of Ford’s habit of following through in all of his plans with PERSISTENCE. The majority of people are ready to throw their aims and purposes overboard, and give up at the first sign of opposition or misfortune. A few carry on DESPITE all opposition, until they attain their goal. These few are the Fords, Carnegies, Rockefellers, and Edisons. There may be no heroic connotation to the word “persistence,” but the quality is to the character of man what carbon is to steel. The building of a fortune, generally, involves the application of the entire thirteen factors of this philosophy. These principles must be understood, they must be applied with PERSISTENCE by all who accumulate money. If you are following this book with the intention of applying the knowledge it conveys, your first test as to your PERSISTENCE will come when you begin to follow the six steps described in the second chapter. Unless you are one of the two out of every hundred who already have a DEFINITE GOAL at which you are aiming, and a DEFINITE PLAN for its attainment, you may read the instructions, and then pass on with your daily routine, and never comply with those instructions. The author is checking you up at this point, because lack of persistence is one of the major causes of failure. Moreover, experience with thousands of people has proved that lack of persistence is a weakness common to the majority of men. It is a weakness which may be overcome by effort. The ease with which lack of persistence may be conquered will depend entirely upon the INTENSITY OF ONE’S DESIRE. The starting point of all achievement is DESIRE. Keep this constantly in mind. Weak desires bring weak results, just as a small amount of fire makes a small amount of heat. If you find yourself lacking in persistence, this weakness may be remedied by building a stronger fire under your desires. Continue to read through to the end, then go back to Chapter two, and start immediately to carry out the instructions given in connection with the six steps. The eagerness with which you follow these instructions will indicate clearly, how much, or how little you really DESIRE to accumulate money. If you find that you are indifferent, you may be sure that you have not yet acquired the “money consciousness” which you must possess, before you can be sure of accumulating a fortune. Fortunes gravitate to men whose minds have been prepared to “attract” them, just as surely as water gravitates to the ocean. In this book may be found all the stimuli necessary to “attune” any normal mind to the vibrations which will attract the object of one’s desires. If you find you are weak in PERSISTENCE, center your attention upon the instructions contained in the chapter on “Power”; surround yourself with a “MASTER MIND” group, and through the cooperative efforts of the members of this group, you can develop persistence. You will find additional instructions for the development of persistence in the chapters on autosuggestion, and the subconscious mind. Follow the instructions outlined in these chapters until your habit nature hands over to your subconscious mind, a clear picture of the object of your DESIRE. From that point on, you will not be handicapped by lack of persistence. Your subconscious mind works continuously, while you are awake, and while you are asleep. Spasmodic, or occasional effort to apply the rules will be of no value to you. To get RESULTS, you must apply all of the rules until their application becomes a fixed habit with you. In no other way can you develop the necessary “money consciousness.” POVERTY is attracted to the one whose mind is favorable to it, as money is attracted to him whose mind has been deliberately prepared to attract it, and through the same laws. POVERTY CONSCIOUSNESS WILL VOLUNTARILY SEIZE THE MIND WHICH IS NOT OCCUPIED WITH THE MONEY CONSCIOUSNESS. A poverty consciousness develops without conscious application of habits favorable to it. The money consciousness must be created to order, unless one is born with such a consciousness. Catch the full significance of the statements in the preceding paragraph, and you will understand the importance of PERSISTENCE in the accumulation of a fortune. Without PERSISTENCE, you will be defeated, even before you start. With PERSISTENCE you will win. If you have ever experienced a nightmare, you will realize the value of persistence. You are lying in bed, half awake, with a feeling that you are about to smother. You are unable to turn over, or to move a muscle. You realize that you MUST BEGIN to regain control over your muscles. Through persistent effort of will-power, you finally manage to move the fingers of one hand. By continuing to move your fingers, you extend your control to the muscles of one arm, until you can lift it. Then you gain control of the other arm in the same manner. You finally gain control over the muscles of one leg, and then extend it to the other leg. THEN—WITH ONE SUPREME EFFORT OF WILL— you regain complete control over your muscular system, and “snap” out of your nightmare. The trick has been turned step by step. You may find it necessary to “snap” out of your mental inertia, through a similar procedure, moving slowly at first, then increasing your speed, until you gain complete control over your will. Be PERSISTENT no matter how slowly you may, at first, have to move. WITH PERSISTENCE WILL COME SUCCESS. If you select your “Master Mind” group with care, you will have in it, at least one person who will aid you in the development of PERSISTENCE. Some men who have accumulated great fortunes, did so because of NECESSITY. They developed the habit of PERSISTENCE, because they were so closely driven by circumstances, that they had to become persistent. THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR PERSISTENCE! It cannot be supplanted by any other quality! Remember this, and it will hearten you, in the beginning, when the going may seem difficult and slow. Those who have cultivated the HABIT of persistence seem to enjoy insurance against failure. No matter how many times they are defeated, they finally arrive up toward the top of the ladder. Sometimes it appears that there is a hidden Guide whose duty is to test men through all sorts of discouraging experiences. Those who pick themselves up after defeat and keep on trying, arrive; and the world cries, “Bravo! I knew you could do it!” The hidden Guide lets no one enjoy great achievement without passing the PERSISTENCE TEST. Those who can’t take it, simply do not make the grade. Those who can “take it” are bountifully rewarded for their PERSISTENCE. They receive, as their compensation, whatever goal they are pursuing. That is not all! They receive something infinitely more important than material compensation— the knowledge that “EVERY FAILURE BRINGS WITH IT THE SEED OF AN EQUIVALENT ADVANTAGE.” There are exceptions to this rule; a few people know from experience the soundness of persistence. They are the ones who have not accepted defeat as being anything more than temporary. They are the ones whose DESIRES are so PERSISTENTLY APPLIED that defeat is finally changed into victory. We who stand on the side-lines of Life see the overwhelmingly large number who go down in defeat, never to rise again. We see the few who take the punishment of defeat as an urge to greater effort. These, fortunately, never learn to accept Life’s reverse gear. But what we DO NOT SEE, what most of us never suspect of existing, is the silent but irresistible POWER which comes to the rescue of those who fight on in the face of discouragement. If we speak of this power at all we call it PERSISTENCE, and let it go at that. One thing we all know, if one does not possess PERSISTENCE, one does not achieve noteworthy success in any calling. As these lines are being written, I look up from my work, and see before me, less than a block away, the great mysterious “Broadway,” the “Graveyard of Dead Hopes,” and the “Front Porch of Opportunity.” From all over the world people have come to Broadway, seeking fame, fortune, power, love, or whatever it is that human beings call success. Once in a great while someone steps out from the long procession of seekers, and the world hears that another person has mastered Broadway. But Broadway is not easily nor quickly conquered. She acknowledges talent, recognizes genius, pays off in money, only after one has refused to QUIT. Then we know he has discovered the secret of how to conquer Broadway. The secret is always inseparably attached to one word, PERSISTENCE! The secret is told in the struggle of Fannie Hurst, whose PERSISTENCE conquered the Great White Way. She came to New York in 1915, to convert writing into riches. The conversion did not come quickly, BUT IT CAME. For four years Miss Hurst learned about “The Sidewalks of New York” from first hand experience. She spent her days laboring, and her nights HOPING. When hope grew dim, she did not say, “Alright Broadway, you win!” She said, “Very well, Broadway, you may whip some, but not me. I’m going to force you to give up.” One publisher (The Saturday Evening Post) sent her thirty six rejection slips, before she “broke the ice and got a story across. The average writer, like the “average” in other walks of life, would have given up the job when the first rejection slip came. She pounded the pavements for four years to the tune of the publisher’s “NO,” because she was determined to win. Then came the “payoff.” The spell had been broken, the unseen Guide had tested Fannie Hurst, and she could take it. From that time on publishers made a beaten path to her door. Money came so fast she hardly had time to count it. Then the moving picture men discovered her, and money came not in small change, but in floods. The moving picture rights to her latest novel, “Great Laughter,” brought $100,000.00, said to be the highest price ever paid for a story before publication. Her royalties from the sale of the book probably will run much more. Briefly, you have a description of what PERSISTENCE is capable of achieving. Fannie Hurst is no exception. Wherever men and women accumulate great riches, you may be sure they first acquired PERSISTENCE. Broadway will give any beggar a cup of coffee and a sandwich, but it demands PERSISTENCE of those who go after the big stakes. Kate Smith will say “amen” when she reads this. For years she sang, without money, and without price, before any microphone she could reach. Broadway said to her, “Come and get it, if you can take it.” She did take it until one happy day Broadway got tired and said, “Aw, what’s the use? You don’t know when you’re whipped, so name your price, and go to work in earnest.” Miss Smith named her price! It was plenty. Away up in figures so high that one week’s salary is far more than most people make in a whole year. Verily it pays to be PERSISTENT! And here is an encouraging statement which carries with it a suggestion of great significance— THOUSANDS OF SINGERS WHO EXCEL KATE SMITH ARE WALKING UP AND DOWN BROADWAY LOOKING FOR A “BREAK”— WITHOUT SUCCESS. Countless others have come and gone, many of them sang well enough, but they failed to make the grade because they lacked the courage to keep on keeping on, until Broadway became tired of turning them away. Persistence is a state of mind, therefore it can be cultivated. Like all states of mind, persistence is based upon definite causes, among them these:— a. DEFINITENESS OF PURPOSE. Knowing what one wants is the first and, perhaps, the most important step toward the development of persistence. A strong motive forces one to surmount many difficulties. b. DESIRE. It is comparatively easy to acquire and to maintain persistence in pursuing the object of intense desire. c. SELF-RELIANCE. Belief in one’s ability to carry out a plan encourages one to follow the plan through with persistence. (Self- reliance can be developed through the principle described in the chapter on autosuggestion). d. DEFINITENESS OF PLANS. Organized plans, even though they may be weak and entirely impractical, encourage persistence. e. ACCURATE KNOWLEDGE. Knowing that one’s plans are sound, based upon experience or observation, encourages persistence; “guessing” instead of “knowing” destroys persistence. f. CO-OPERATION. Sympathy, understanding, and harmonious cooperation with others tend to develop persistence. g. WILL-POWER. The habit of concentrating one’s thoughts upon the building of plans for the attainment of a definite purpose, leads to persistence. h. HABIT. Persistence is the direct result of habit. The mind absorbs and becomes a part of the daily experiences upon which it feeds. Fear, the worst of all enemies, can be effectively cured by forced repetition of cwt8 of courage. Everyone who has seen active service in war knows this. Before leaving the subject of PERSISTENCE, take inventory of yourself, and determine in what particular, if any, you are lacking in this essential quality. Measure yourself courageously, point by point, and see how many of the eight factors of persistence you lack. The analysis may lead to discoveries that will give you a new grip on yourself. SYMPTOMS OF LACK OF PERSISTENCE Here you will find the real enemies which stand between you and noteworthy achievement. Here you will find not only the “symptoms” indicating weakness of PERSISTENCE, but also the deeply seated subconscious causes of this weakness. Study the list carefully, and face yourself squarely IF YOU REALLY WISH TO KNOW WHO YOU ARE, AND WHAT YOU ARE CAPABLE OF DOING. These are the weaknesses which must be mastered by all who accumulate riches. 1. Failure to recognize and to clearly define exactly what one wants. 2. Procrastination, with or without cause. (Usually backed up with a formidable array of alibis and excuses). 3. Lack of interest in acquiring specialized knowledge. 4. Indecision, the habit of “passing the buck” on all occasions, instead of facing issues squarely. (Also backed by alibis). 5. The habit of relying upon alibis instead of creating definite plans for the solution of problems. 6. Self-satisfaction. There is but little remedy for this affliction, and no hope for those who suffer from it. 7. Indifference, usually reflected in one’s readiness to compromise on all occasions, rather than meet opposition and fight it. 8. The habit of blaming others for one’s mistakes, and accepting unfavorable circumstances as being unavoidable. 9. WEAKNESS OF DESIRE, due to neglect in the choice of MOTIVES that impel action. 10. Willingness, even eagerness, to quit at the first sign of defeat. (Based upon one or more of the 6 basic fears). 11. Lack of ORGANIZED PLANS, placed in writing where they may be analyzed. 12. The habit of neglecting to move on ideas, or to grasp opportunity when it presents itself. 13. WISHING instead of WILLING. 14. The habit of compromising with POVERTY instead of aiming at riches. General absence of ambition to be, to do, and to own. 15. Searching for all the short-cuts to riches, trying to GET without GIVING a fair equivalent, usually reflected in the habit of gambling, endeavoring to drive “sharp” bargains. 16. FEAR OF CRITICISM, failure to create plans and to put them into action, because of what other people will think, do, or say. This enemy belongs at the head of the list, because it generally exists in one’s subconscious mind, where its presence is not recognized. (See the Six Basic Fears in a later chapter). Let us examine some of the symptoms of the Fear of Criticism. The majority of people permit relatives, friends, and the public at large to so influence them that they cannot live their own lives, because they fear criticism. Huge numbers of people make mistakes in marriage, stand by the bargain, and go through life miserable and unhappy, because they fear criticism which may follow if they correct the mistake. (Anyone who has submitted to this form of fear knows the irreparable damage it does, by destroying ambition, self- reliance, and the desire to achieve). Millions of people neglect to acquire belated educations, after having left school, because they fear criticism. Countless numbers of men and women, both young and old, permit relatives to wreck their lives in the name of DUTY, because they fear criticism. (Duty does not require any person to submit to the destruction of his personal ambitions and the right to live his own life in his own way). People refuse to take chances in business, because they fear the criticism which may follow if they fail. The fear of criticism, in such cases is stronger than the DESIRE for success. Too many people refuse to set high goals for themselves, or even neglect selecting a career, because they fear the criticism of relatives and “friends” who may say “Don’t aim so high, people will think you are crazy. When Andrew Carnegie suggested that I devote twenty years to the organization of a philosophy of individual achievement my first impulse of thought was fear of what people might say. The suggestion set up a goal for me, far out of proportion to any I had ever conceived. As quick as a flash, my mind began to create alibis and excuses, all of them traceable to the inherent FEAR OF CRITICISM. Something inside of me said, “You can’t do it—the job is too big, and requires too much time-what will your relatives think of you ?—how will you earn a living?—no one has ever organized a philosophy of success, what right have you to believe you can do it?—who are you, anyway, to aim so high?— remember your humble birth—what do you know about philosophy—people will think you are crazy—(and they did) —why hasn’t some other person done this before now?” These, and many other questions flashed into my mind, and demanded attention. It seemed as if the whole world had suddenly turned its attention to me with the purpose of rid iculing me into giving up all desire to carry out Mr. Carnegie’s suggestion. I had a fine opportunity, then and there, to kill off ambition before it gained control of me. Later in life, after having analyzed thousands of people, I discovered that MOST IDEAS ARE STILLBORN, AND NEED THE BREATH OF LIFE INJECTED INTO THEM THROUGH DEFINITE PLANS OF IMMEDIATE ACTION. The time to nurse an idea is at the time of its birth. Every minute it lives, gives it a better chance of surviving. The FEAR OF CRITICISM is at the bottom of the destruction of most ideas which never reach the PLANNING and ACTION stage. Many people believe that material success is the result of favorable “breaks.” There is an element of ground for the belief, but those depending entirely upon luck, are nearly always disappointed, because they overlook another important factor which must be present before one can be sure of success. It is the knowledge with which favorable “breaks” can be made to order. During the depression, W. C. Fields, the comedian, lost all his money, and found himself without income, without a job, and his means of earning a living (vaudeville) no longer existed. Moreover, he was past sixty, when many men consider themselves “old.” He was so eager to stage a comeback that he offered to work without pay, in a new field (movies). In addition to his other troubles, he fell and injured his neck. To many that would have been the place to give up and QUIT. But Fields was PERSISTENT. He knew that if he carried on he would get the “breaks” sooner or later, and he did get them, but not by chance. Marie Dressler found herself down and out, with her money gone, with no job, when she was about sixty. She, too, went after the “breaks,” and got them. Her PERSISTENCE brought an astounding triumph late in life, long beyond the age when most men and women are done with ambition to achieve. Eddie Cantor lost his money in the 1929 stock crash, but he still had his PERSISTENCE and his courage. With these, plus two prominent eyes, he exploited himself back into an income of $10,000 a week! Verily, if one has PERSISTENCE, one can get along very well without many other qualities. The only “break” anyone can afford to rely upon is a self-made “break.” These come through the application of PERSISTENCE. The starting point is DEFINITENESS OF PURPOSE. Examine the first hundred people you meet, ask them what they want most in life, and ninety eight of them will not be able to tell you. If you press them for an answer, some will say—SECURITY, many will say—MONEY, a few will say—HAPPINESS, others will say—FAME AND POWER, and still others will say—SOCIAL RECOGNITION, EASE IN LIVING, ABILITY TO SING, DANCE, or WRITE, but none of them will be able to define these terms, or give the slightest indication of a PLAN by which they hope to attain these vaguely expressed wishes. Riches do not respond to wishes. They respond only to definite plans, backed by definite desires, through constant PERSISTENCE. HOW TO DEVELOP PERSISTENCE There are four simple steps which lead to the habit of PERSISTENCE. They call for no great amount of intelligence, no particular amount of education, and but little time or effort. The necessary steps are:— 1. A DEFINITE PURPOSE BACKED BY BURNING DESIRE FOR ITS FULFILLMENT. 2. A DEFINITE PLAN, EXPRESSED IN CONTINUOUS ACTION. 3. A MIND CLOSED TIGHTLY AGAINST ALL NEGATIVE AND DISCOURAGING INFLUENCES, including negative suggestions of relatives, friends and acquaintances. 4. A FRIENDLY ALLIANCE WITH ONE OR MORE PERSONS WHO WILL ENCOURAGE ONE TO FOLLOW THROUGH WITH BOTH PLAN AND PURPOSE. These four steps are essential for success in all walks of life. The entire purpose of the thirteen principles of this philosophy is to enable one to take these four steps as a matter of habit. These are the steps by which one may control one’s economic destiny. They are the steps that lead to freedom and independence of thought. They are the steps that lead to riches, in small or great quantities. They lead the way to power, fame, and worldly recognition. They are the four steps which guarantee favorable “breaks.” They are the steps that convert dreams into physical realities. They lead, also, to the mastery of FEAR, DISCOURAGEMENT, INDIFFERENCE. There is a magnificent reward for all who learn to take these four steps. It is the privilege of writing one’s own ticket, and of making Life yield whatever price is asked. I have no way of knowing the facts, but I venture to conjecture that Mrs. Wallis Simpson’s great love for a man was not accidental, nor the result of favorable “breaks” alone. There was a burning desire, and careful searching at every step of the way. Her first duty was to love. What is the greatest thing on earth? The Master called it love-not man made rules, criticism, bitterness, slander, or political “marriages,” but love. She knew what she wanted, not after she met the Prince of Wales, but long before that. Twice when she had failed to find it, she had the courage to continue her search. “To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.” Her rise from obscurity was of the slow, progressive, PERSISTENT order, but it was SURE! She triumphed over unbelievably long odds; and, no matter who you are, or what you may think of Wallis Simpson, or the king who gave up his Crown for her love, she is an astounding example of applied PERSISTENCE, an instructor on the rules of self-determination, from whom the entire world might profitably take lessons. When you think of Wallis Simpson, think of one who knew what she wanted, and shook the greatest empire on earth to get it. Women who complain that this is a man’s world, that women do not have an equal chance to win, owe it to themselves to study carefully the life of this unusual woman, who, at an age which most women consider “old,” captured the affections of the most desirable bachelor in the entire world. And what of King Edward? What lesson may we learn from his part in the world’s greatest drama of recent times? Did he pay too high a price for the affections of the woman of his choice? Surely no one but he can give the correct answer. The rest of us can only conjecture. This much we know, the king came into the world without his own consent. He was born to great riches, without requesting them. He was persistently sought in marriage; politicians and statesmen throughout Europe tossed dowagers and princesses at his feet. Because he was the first born of his parents, he inherited a crown, which he did not seek, and perhaps did not desire. For more than forty years he was not a free agent, could not live his life in his own way, had but little privacy, and finally assumed duties inflicted upon him when he ascended the throne. Some will say, “With all these blessings, King Edward should have found peace of mind, contentment, and joy of living.” The truth is that back of all the privileges of a crown, all the money, the fame, and the power inherited by King Edward, there was an emptiness which could be filled only by love. His greatest DESIRE was for love. Long before he met Wallis Simpson, he doubtless felt this great universal emotion tugging at the strings of his heart, beating upon the door of his soul, and crying out for expression. And when he met a kindred spirit, crying out for this same Holy privilege of expression, he recognized it, and without fear or apology, opened his heart and bade it enter. All the scandalmongers in the world cannot destroy the beauty of this international drama, through which two people found love, and had the courage to face open criticism, renounce ALL ELSE to give it holy expression. King Edward’s DECISION to give up the crown of the world’s most powerful empire, for the privilege of going the remainder of the way through life with the woman of his choice, was a decision that required courage. The decision also had a price, but who has the right to say the price was too great? Surely not He who said, “He among you who is without sin, let him cast the first stone.” As a suggestion to any evil-minded person who chooses to find fault with the Duke of Windsor, because his DESIRE was for LOVE, and for openly declaring his love for Wallis Simpson, and giving up his throne for her, let it be remembered that the OPEN DECLARATION was not essential. He could have followed the custom of clandestine liaison which has prevailed in Europe for centuries, without giving up either his throne, or the woman of his choice, and there would have been NO COMPLAINT FROM EITHER CHURCH OR LAITY. But this unusual man was built of sterner stuff. His love was clean. It was deep and sincere. It represented the one thing which, above ALL ELSE he truly DESIRED, therefore, he took what he wanted, and paid the price demanded. If Europe had been blessed with more rulers with the human heart and the traits of honesty of ex-king Edward, for the past century, that unfortunate hemisphere now seething with greed, hate, lust, political connivance, and threats of war, would have a DIFFERENT AND A BETTER STORY TO TELL. A story in which Love and not Hate would rule. In the words of Stuart Austin Wier we raise our cup and drink this toast to ex-king Edward and Wallis Simpson: “Blessed is the man who has come to know that our muted thoughts are our sweetest thoughts. “Blessed is the man who, from the blackest depths, can see the luminous figure of LOVE, and seeing, sing; and singing, say: ‘Sweeter far than uttered lays are the thoughts I have of you.’” In these words would we pay tribute to the two people who, more than all others of modern times, have been the victims of criticism and the recipients of abuse, because they found Life’s greatest treasure, and claimed it. *Mrs. Simpson read and approved this analysis. Most of the world will applaud the Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson, because of their PERSISTENCE in searching until they found life’s greatest reward. ALL OF US CAN PROFIT by following their example in our own search for that which we demand of life. What mystical power gives to men of PERSISTENCE the capacity to master difficulties? Does the quality of PERSISTENCE set up in one’s mind some form of spiritual, mental or chemical activity which gives one access to supernatural forces? Does Infinite Intelligence throw itself on the side of the person who still fights on, after the battle has been lost, with the whole world on the opposing side? These and many other similar questions have arisen in my mind as I have observed men like Henry Ford, who started at scratch, and built an Industrial Empire of huge proportions, with little else in the way of a beginning but PERSISTENCE. Or, Thomas A. Edison, who, with less than three months of schooling, became the world’s leading inventor and converted PERSISTENCE into the talking machine, the moving picture machine, and the incandescent light, to say nothing of half a hundred other useful inventions. I had the happy privilege of analyzing both Mr. Edison and Mr. Ford, year by year, over a long period of years, and therefore, the opportunity to study them at close range, so I speak from actual knowledge when I say that I found no quality save PERSISTENCE, in either of them, that even remotely suggested the major source of their stupendous achievements. As one makes an impartial study of the prophets, philosophers, “miracle” men, and religious leaders of the past, one is drawn to the inevitable conclusion that PERSISTENCE, concentration of effort, and DEFINITENESS OF PURPOSE, were the major sources of their achievements. Consider, for example, the strange and fascinating story of Mohammed; analyze his life, compare him with men of achievement in this modern age of industry and finance, and observe how they have one outstanding trait in common, PERSISTENCE! If you are keenly interested in studying the strange power which gives potency to PERSISTENCE, read a biography of Mohammed, especially the one by Essad Bey. This brief review of that book, by Thomas Sugrue, in the Herald-Tribune, will provide a preview of the rare treat in store for those who take the time to read the entire story of one of the most astounding examples of the power of PERSISTENCE known to civilization. THE LAST GREAT PROPHET Reviewed by Thomas Sugrue “Mohammed was a prophet, but he never performed a miracle. He was not a mystic; he had no formal schooling; he did not begin his mission until he was forty. When he announced that he was the Messenger of God, bringing word of the true religion, he was ridiculed and labeled a lunatic. Children tripped him and women threw filth upon him. He was banished from his native city, Mecca, and his followers were stripped of their worldly goods and sent into the desert after him. When he had been preaching ten years he had nothing to show for it but banishment, poverty and ridicule. Yet before another ten years had passed, he was dictator of all Arabia, ruler of Mecca, and the head of a New World religion which was to sweep to the Danube and the Pyrenees before exhausting the impetus he gave it. That impetus was three-fold: the power of words, the efficacy of prayer and man’s kinship with God. “His career never made sense. Mohammed was born to impoverished members of a leading family of Mecca. Because Mecca, the crossroads of the world, home of the magic stone called the Caaba, great city of trade and the center of trade routes, was unsanitary, its children were sent to be raised in the desert by Bedouins. Mohammed was thus nurtured, drawing strength and health from the milk of nomad, vicarious mothers. He tended sheep and soon hired out to a rich widow as leader of her caravans. He traveled to all parts of the Eastern World, talked with many men of diverse beliefs and observed the decline of Christianity into warring sects. When he was twenty-eight, Khadija, the widow, looked upon him with favor, and married him. Her father would have objected to such a marriage, so she got him drunk and held him up while he gave the paternal blessing. For the next twelve years Mohammed lived as a rich and respected and very shrewd trader. Then he took to wandering in the desert, and one day he returned with the first verse of the Koran and told Khadija that the archangel Gabriel had appeared to him and said that he was to be the Messenger of God. “The Koran, the revealed word of God, was the closest thing to a miracle in Mohammed’s life. He had not been a poet; he had no gift of words. Yet the verses of the Koran, as he received them and recited them to the faithful, were better than any verses which the professional poets of the tribes could produce. This, to the Arabs, was a miracle. To them the gift of words was the greatest gift, the poet was all-powerful. In addition the Koran said that all men were equal before God, that the world should be a democratic state—Islam. It was this political heresy, plus Mohammed’s desire to destroy all the 360 idols in the courtyard of the Caaba, which brought about his banishment. The idols brought the desert tribes to Mecca, and that meant trade. So the business men of Mecca, the capitalists, of which he had been one, set upon Mohammed. Then he retreated to the desert and demanded sovereignty over the world. “The rise of Islam began. Out of the desert came a flame which would not be extinguished—a democratic army fighting as a unit and prepared to die without wincing. Mohammed had invited the Jews and Christians to join him; for he was not building a new religion. He was calling all who believed in one God to join in a single faith. If the Jews and Christians had accepted his invitation Islam would have conquered the world. They didn’t. They would not even accept Mohammed’s innovation of humane warfare. When the armies of the prophet entered Jerusalem not a single person was killed because of his faith. When the crusaders entered the city, centuries later, not a Moslem man, woman, or child was spared. But the Christians did accept one Moslem idea—the place of learning, the university.” Read Along! You may close this window with audio playing to click "Lesson Text" link and follow along. Chapter 9 Persistence Calls Recorded 2016-08-10 3PM Call	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1796
__label__wiki	0.957454	0.957454	Two-time ACM Award-nominee Carly Pearce performs the title track from her highly-acclaimed debut album, “Every Little Thing,” as well as hits “Hide the Wine” and “If My Name Was Whiskey.” With the lead single from her debut album, Pearce became one of the highest-charting solo female country debut acts in 12 years. Aired: 7/17/2019 \| 0:58:05 \| Expires: 3/22/20213/22/2021	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1797
__label__wiki	0.791943	0.791943	Legislative Powers of the President of the United States Important Historical Figures America Moves Westward The Gilded Age Crimes & Disasters The Most Important Inventions of the Industrial Revolution White House Pool / Getty Images by Phaedra Trethan The President of the United States is commonly referred to as the most powerful person in the free world, but the legislative powers of the president are strictly defined by the Constitution and by a system of checks and balances among the executive, legislative and judicial branches of the government. The legislative powers of the president are derived from Article II, Section 1 of the United States Constitution, which states that the president “shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed...” Approving Legislation Although it is the responsibility of Congress to introduce and pass legislation, it is the president's duty to either approve those bills or reject them. Once the president signs a bill into law, it goes immediately into effect unless there is another effective date noted. Only the Supreme Court may remove the law, by declaring it unconstitutional. The president may also issue a signing statement at the time he signs a bill. The presidential signing statement may simply explain the purpose of the bill, instruct the responsible executive branch agencies on how the law should be administered or express the president's opinion on the law's constitutionality. In addition, the actions of presidents have contributed to the five "other" ways the Constitution has been amended over the years. Finally, when presidents sign legislation, they can and often do attach an enforceable “signing statement” to the bill, in which they can express their concerns about certain provisions of the bill without vetoing it and define which sections of the bill they actually intend to enforce. While critics of bill signing statements argue that they give presidents the virtual power of the line-item veto, the power to issue them has been upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court in its 1986 decision in the case of Bowsher v. Synar, which held that “... interpreting a law enacted by Congress to implement the legislative mandate is the very essence of 'execution' of the law.” Vetoing Legislation The president may also veto a specific bill, which Congress can override with a two-thirds majority of the number of members present in both the Senate and the House when the override vote is taken. Whichever chamber of Congress originated the bill may also rewrite the legislation after the veto and send it back to the president for approval. The president has a third option, which is to do nothing. In this case, two things can happen. If Congress is in session at any point within a period of 10 business days after the president receives the bill, it automatically becomes law. If Congress does not convene within 10 days, the bill dies and Congress cannot override it. This is known as a pocket veto. Another form of veto power presidents have often asked for, but have never been granted, is the “line item veto.” Used as a method of preventing often-wasteful earmark or pork barrel spending, the line-item veto would give presidents the power to reject only individual provisions — line items — in spending bills without vetoing the rest of the bill. To the disappointment of many presidents, however, the U.S. Supreme Court has consistently held the line item veto to be an unconstitutional infringement on the exclusive legislative powers of Congress to amend bills. No Congressional Approval Needed There are two ways that presidents can enact initiatives without congressional approval. Presidents may issue a proclamation, often ceremonial in nature, such as naming a day in honor of someone or something that has contributed to American society. A president may also issue an executive order, which has the full effect of law and is directed to federal agencies that are charged with carrying out the order. Examples include Franklin D. Roosevelt's executive order for the internment of Japanese-Americans after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Harry Truman's integration of the armed forces and Dwight Eisenhower's order to integrate the nation's schools. Congress cannot directly vote to override an executive order in the way they can a veto. Instead, Congress must pass a bill canceling or changing the order in a manner they see fit. The president will typically veto that bill, and then Congress can try to override the veto of that second bill. The Supreme Court can also declare an executive order to be unconstitutional. Congressional cancellation of an order is extremely rare. The President's Legislative Agenda Once a year, the president is required to provide the full Congress with a State of the Union address. At this time, the president often lays out his legislative agenda for the next year, outlining his legislative priorities for both Congress and the nation at large. In order to help get his legislative agenda passed by Congress, the president will often ask a specific lawmaker to sponsor bills and lobby other members for passage. Members of the president's staff, such as the vice president, his chief of staff and other liaisons with Capitol Hill also will lobby. Edited by Robert Longley A Chronology of the Imperial Presidency: John Adams to Barack Obama Purposes and Legality of Presidential Bill Signing Statements About the Legislative Branch of U.S. Government What Are the Powers and Responsibilities of the US Congress? What are Riders in the US Government? The Job and Leadership of the Executive Branch of the US Government What a Presidential Executive Order is and How Can it Be Used? Why Presidents Still Cannot Have the Line-Item Veto What President Obama's First Executive Order Really Did Separation of Powers: System of Checks and Balances Katzenbach v. Morgan: Supreme Court Case, Arguments, Impact Introduction to the Structure of U.S. Government: Three Branches Why Presidents Use All Those Pens to Sign Bills Into Law How 18 Became the Voting Age in America Buckley v. Valeo: Supreme Court Case, Arguments, Impact What is Judicial Review and Why is it a Key to Liberty?	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1799
__label__cc	0.645804	0.354196	Biogas Direct to the Consumer: UK Households Offered Green Gas Sami Grover samigrover Image credit: Ecotricity UK residents have long been able to choose green electricity for their homes. But what about the millions of homes that heat and cook with natural gas? With half of the country's natural gas supplies coming from foreign sources like Russia, clean, domestic supply of gas should be a top priority for anyone interested in energy independence. Now UK households can indeed purchase clean, green gas for their homes, and drive up the supply of biogas in the process. And it's all thanks to Ecotricity - the folks who brought us stunning urban wind turbines, and whose CEO Dale Vince became one of the country's richest men building renewables. Here's how it's going to work. I already posted a few weeks ago that Ecotricity was looking to sell gas, providing home owners with a 'one-stop-shop' for both electricity and natural gas. But I read the situation wrong. At the time, I assumed the company would take the money from gas and build more turbines. It turns out they have a more holistic plan than that. By purchasing biogas from food waste and other materials, the company is for the first time offering UK households the opportunity to buy renewable biogas for their homes. The fuel mix will currently be a combination of conventional fossil fuel-based gas, and a small amount of biogas, but just as with their unconventional model for building renewable electricity capacity, Ecotricity argue that it is not the amount of green energy that each individual buys that matters, but the amount of money that is spent on building new capacity. (After all, you can buy 100% green energy, but if no new turbines or biogas facilities are built, you are simply buying energy that would have powered another home - greening your theoretical footprint but doing little for the bigger picture.) As a not-for-profit company, Ecotricity says it has invested an average of £450 per customer per year in new sources of green electricity, a figure that it claims is ten times that of its nearest competitor. It's now planning to apply that model to natural gas. And for those who point out that food waste and methane from animals is not without its own problems or footprint, Ecotricity is also planning on creating gas from emerging next-generation technologies such as algae. Watch this space! UK residents have long been able to choose green electricity for their homes. But what about the millions of homes that heat and cook with natural gas? With half of the country's natural gas supplies coming from foreign sources 10 reasons to go green starting NOW The beauty of wind turbines Swedish company is building wind turbine towers out of timber Put a power plant in your living room	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1802
__label__wiki	0.757596	0.757596	2006 Lausanne ITU Triathlon World Championships Results: 2006 Lausanne ITU Triathlon World Championships \| 30-34 Female AG Lausanne, Switzerland • 02 Sep, 2006 AWAD Women Handcycle AWAD Women other AWAD Women Lower Extr. Bl. Kn. AWAD Women Wheelchair AWAD Women Blind AWAD Men Handcycle AWAD Men Other AWAD Men Lower Extr. Bl. Kn. AWAD Men Wheelchair 1 AWAD Men Wheelchair 2 AWAD Men Up. Extr. Ab. Elb. AWAD Men Up. Extr. Bl. Elb. 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00:06:20 00:17:26 01:34:12 8 Joanna Carritt 1976 GBR 02:28:11 00:25:29 00:06:48 00:05:44 00:16:32 01:33:38 9 Kylie Ramsey 1974 USA 02:28:32 00:22:42 00:06:50 00:06:02 00:17:27 01:35:32 10 Agnes Legris FRA 02:29:17 00:22:17 00:07:00 00:05:49 00:16:52 01:37:22 11 Jenny Fletcher 1975 USA 02:29:54 00:21:56 00:07:43 00:06:00 00:17:12 01:37:03 12 Samantha Carey 1973 USA 02:30:32 00:21:52 00:07:35 00:05:59 00:17:06 01:38:02 13 Grace Chillingworth 1976 GBR 02:31:02 00:21:27 00:07:45 00:06:09 00:17:57 01:37:44 14 Jennifer Alexander CAN 02:31:33 00:22:13 00:06:40 00:06:15 00:17:56 01:38:32 15 Tomoko Hiramatsu 1974 JPN 02:32:19 00:24:04 00:06:51 00:06:16 00:17:41 01:37:28 16 Heather Leiggi 1975 USA 02:32:47 00:24:17 00:07:12 00:05:52 00:17:03 01:38:26 17 Vanessa Hogg 1972 GBR 02:33:08 00:24:22 00:06:34 00:06:25 00:17:53 01:37:54 18 Jaime Kulbel 1976 USA 02:33:54 00:26:34 00:07:05 00:06:15 00:17:56 01:36:03 19 Robyn O'Kane 1974 USA 02:33:54 00:24:19 00:07:23 00:06:00 00:17:33 01:38:37 20 Heather Curnutt 1973 USA 02:34:00 00:22:17 00:07:21 00:06:08 00:18:36 01:39:40 21 Connie Silvestri AUS 02:35:04 00:27:28 00:07:29 00:06:05 00:17:00 01:37:01 22 Bethan Hopewell GBR 02:35:28 00:24:36 00:06:52 00:06:17 00:17:44 01:39:59 23 Deanne Mcmullen BER 02:36:14 00:27:01 00:07:34 00:06:09 00:17:15 01:38:16 24 Manuela Ascoli 1974 ITA 02:36:26 00:22:55 00:07:32 00:06:21 00:17:45 01:41:54 25 Martine Verweij GBR 02:36:33 00:25:57 00:06:57 00:06:23 00:17:21 01:39:57 26 Simone Aumann 1974 GER 02:37:02 00:23:46 00:07:30 00:05:58 00:16:55 01:42:54 27 Helen Smith 1972 GBR 02:38:17 00:24:18 00:08:05 00:06:13 00:17:56 01:41:46 28 Sharna King GBR 02:38:25 00:22:13 00:08:03 00:06:14 00:17:57 01:43:59 29 Claire Schofield GBR 02:39:47 00:24:00 00:07:33 00:06:29 00:18:50 01:42:59 30 Mel Cutler 1974 NZL 02:39:52 00:25:47 00:07:40 00:06:13 00:17:42 01:42:32 31 Susan Blackett GBR 02:40:28 00:25:57 00:07:39 00:05:52 00:17:25 01:43:37 32 Tracy Mckee 1972 USA 02:40:46 00:23:16 00:07:57 00:06:31 00:19:21 01:43:43 33 Mylene Levasseur 1974 CAN 02:40:54 00:23:40 00:07:54 00:06:21 00:18:02 01:45:00 34 Belinda Slee AUS 02:40:58 00:27:53 00:07:04 00:06:20 00:18:03 01:41:39 35 Charlotte Arnold 1974 GBR 02:41:01 00:28:19 00:08:03 00:06:17 00:18:10 01:40:14 36 Karen Hathway GBR 02:41:05 00:23:07 00:08:07 00:06:13 00:17:56 01:45:43 37 Liz Mawhinney AUS 02:41:05 00:21:14 00:07:50 00:06:21 00:18:27 01:47:11 38 Esther Buurman 1976 NED 02:42:12 00:24:35 00:07:50 00:06:17 00:18:29 01:45:05 39 Liz Pinches 1975 GBR 02:42:22 00:28:35 00:07:41 00:06:16 00:18:02 01:41:50 40 Estelle Ducatel CAN 02:42:31 00:27:35 00:07:35 00:06:21 00:18:06 01:42:57 41 Louise Reynolds GBR 02:43:14 00:25:41 00:07:35 00:06:15 00:17:57 01:45:46 42 Rachel Rodriguez USA 02:43:18 00:25:53 00:07:11 00:06:34 00:18:19 01:45:21 43 Louisa Ashton-Milne AUS 02:43:23 00:24:06 00:07:49 00:06:27 00:17:56 01:47:07 44 Katie Stanley 1973 GBR 02:44:13 00:21:55 00:07:53 00:06:41 00:18:37 01:49:09 45 Catriona Dryden GBR 02:45:29 00:26:27 00:07:43 00:06:37 00:18:55 01:45:47 46 Felicity Roantree AUS 02:45:44 00:25:01 00:07:34 00:06:23 00:17:41 01:49:08 47 Ivonne Alarcon MEX 02:46:17 00:25:38 00:07:47 00:06:36 00:19:37 01:46:41 48 Helga Caballero MEX 02:46:23 00:22:22 00:08:30 00:06:52 00:19:11 01:49:29 49 Yvette Roberts RSA 02:46:49 00:25:59 00:07:55 00:06:33 00:18:46 01:47:37 50 Aibhe Healy IRL 02:47:06 00:25:56 00:07:32 00:06:48 00:19:46 01:47:06 51 Melissa Cotter AUS 02:47:15 00:28:53 00:08:11 00:06:34 00:18:27 01:45:11 52 Miriam Gomez Gomez 1975 ESP 02:47:29 00:22:19 00:07:10 00:06:59 00:19:30 01:51:32 53 Mary Sundy 1975 USA 02:48:08 00:25:27 00:07:57 00:06:00 00:17:45 01:51:00 54 Erika Binger 1972 USA 02:48:43 00:22:58 00:08:35 00:06:23 00:19:41 01:51:09 55 Joanne Feilding AUS 02:49:05 00:24:27 00:07:35 00:07:02 00:20:02 01:49:58 56 Kate Murphy AUS 02:49:31 00:26:33 00:07:25 00:06:17 00:18:09 01:51:08 57 Emma Winterflood AUS 02:49:44 00:26:00 00:07:59 00:06:41 00:19:00 01:50:04 58 Heather Dart 1976 CAN 02:49:49 00:25:35 00:07:52 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__label__wiki	0.929742	0.929742	Poet Biorefining looks to build on first 15 years in Caro Local News Featured Articles Rotating Features Local Business Caro Tuscola County By John Schneider / March 22, 2017 David Gloer, general manager, Poet Biorefining in Caro, holds a small sample of the high-quality animal feed that the plant produces in addition to ethanol and corn oil. Gloer said that there are times when the animal feed is more lucrative than the ethanol side of business. (Photo by Andrew Dietderich) Fifteen years after its only Michigan plant was built in Caro, Poet Biorefining continues to expand operations while providing much-needed economic stimulus to the entire region. The company recently completed a $15 million expansion that allows it to process about 20 percent more corn. Within the next two years, David Gloer, general manager, said another expansion is possible — only about 30 percent of the 112 acres the company owns in Caro have been built out. The expansion will be dependent on the federal government uncapping the amount of ethanol that can be produced in Caro. The company already has applied for the increase and expects to hear back any day. If it happens, the entire area stands to benefit. “This plant creates a lot of economic growth and sustainability to Caro and the Tuscola County economic base,” Gloer said, pointing to Poet’s frequent use of Woody’zzz Hotel, and the Brentwood for catered meetings as just two examples. Steve Erickson, executive director, Tuscola County Economic Development Corp., said Poet’s presence in Caro also helps him make the case for other large businesses that may be considering moving into Tuscola County. “When I’m questioned about businesses that have success here, they’re definitely one that I mention,” Erickson said, adding that the bio-based products produced by Poet are consistent with other clean energy businesses and projects in the region. Currently, Poet employs about 50 directly in Caro – and a total of about 1,100 indirectly, Gloer said. According to the August 2015 report from Agriculture and Biofuels Consulting, Poet’s Caro operations also account for $86 million of Michigan’s GDP (gross domestic product), generate more than $58 million in household income, and nearly $7 million in state and local tax revenue. “This plant is a tremendous boon to the community,” Gloer said. “If you were to pluck us out of the Thumb, it would just devastate the area.” Poet Biorefining was founded in 1986 and is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The privately owned company was started in Wanamingo, Minnesota, by Broin Farms. Gloer said the company was launched as a result of corn prices dropping due to not enough demand. By 1990, the company — then known as Broin Cos. — had grown to produce one million gallons of ethanol a year and had to expand its first plant in Scotland, South Dakota. The company’s name was changed to Poet in 2007. It isn’t an acronym, but refers to the way poets take “everyday words and turns them into something valuable and beautiful,” according to its website. Today, Poet has 28 plants, all in corn belt states like Iowa, South Dakota, Ohio, Indiana and Minnesota The Caro plant — 95 percent owned by the company with the rest owned by local investors — was built in 2002. It was the first ethanol plant built in Michigan, and remains the only Poet plant in Michigan. The original plant was built to produce 40 million gallons of ethanol annually. The number is now at 67 million gallons. That equates to about 24 million bushels of corn that is almost all from within 50-60 miles of Caro. “From 2005 until 2016 we gradually grew the output of the plant by efficiency improvements, better techniques, better processes…we just kept making it better and better and better,” Gloer said. About 80 percent of Poet’s business is ethanol (roughly 1.7 billion gallons annually), Gloer said, but the company also produces corn oil and animal feed (dry and wet). “A lot of the farmers love the model because they bring the corn in and take the animal feed out,” Gloer said. “And it’s sometimes more lucrative than selling the ethanol.” The 1990 Clean Air Act — and other mandates such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) — have created a market for cleaner fuels and continually spurred the industry’s growth. The RFS program, which was made law in 2005 and expanded in 2007, sets quotas for increasing biofuel production annually. The program’s intent was to decrease hydrocarbon emissions and reduce dependence on foreign oil. A trailer dumps a load of about 500 bushels of corn at Poet Biorefining in Caro. It takes about five days for the corn to be processed into ethanol at the plant. (Photos by Andrew Dietderich) Today, nearly all transportation gasoline in the U.S. contains 10 percent ethanol. The EPA announced in recent months that refiners need to mix 19.28 billion gallons of renewable fuel into the U.S. gasoline and diesel supply in 2017, including up to 15 billion gallons of traditional, corn-based ethanol. But the ethanol industry faces challenges. Successful marketing on the part of oil companies has limited the availability of ethanol — a situation Gloer said is unfortunate due to the fact that ethanol is considered a biofuel. Many consumers remain leery of claims that ethanol causes engine damage, though Gloer said that is not true. A personal experience Gloer said he had in Caro illustrates the problem. “I was getting a car right here in Caro, and the sales person, who didn’t know anything about me or where I worked, told me never to put ethanol in my vehicle because it will ruin it.” Gloer said he’s encouraged by President Donald Trump’s stance on ethanol and hopeful that limitations the industry faces will lift. He said the ethanol industry “has allowed the farmers to make a reasonable profit and continue operating today even with a surplus of grain.” “Without the ethanol industry, farmers would face a significant loss environment,” Gloer said, adding that it’s “the exact opposite of the problem we had 10 years ago.” Gloer said corn yields — the number of bushels produced per acre — continue to climb annually. In the early 1970s, farmers produced about 80 bushels per acre. Today, yields are about 175 bushels per acre, Gloer said, due to enhanced technologies, seeds, and other factors, such as better farming techniques. “If you look at the curve, it’s going up very rapidly,” he said. “We’ll probably be at 300 bushel per acre in the next 15 or 20 years.” Globally, more places are growing corn, too, he said. “You have places growing corn that weren’t 15 or 20 years ago,” Gloer said. “The world’s supply of grains right now is excessive. There’s just way too much soybeans, corn, and wheat on the market.” Corn prices have been driven down significantly. Whereas as recent at mid-2012, bushels were priced near $8, they are now at about $3.50. The solution to the surplus problem, he said, is a continual effort to push for increases in the amount of ethanol that can be produced. Consumers can even help, he said, by urging gas stations to carry fuels with higher ethanol content. “The only way the industry’s going to continue growing at this point is if they continue to expand the RFS or if the price of ethanol stays low enough relative to the price of gasoline that customers demand it,” Gloer said. Gloer points to Caro’s own gas stations as an example of the limited availability of E15 fuel (which contains 15 percent ethanol) versus E10 that contains 10 percent and offered in almost all gasoline. “You cannot buy anything higher than E10, which is pitiful,” Gloer said. “Somehow we need to get the infrastructure selling more than just E10.” Tags: Caro, Caro Michigan, Poet Biorefining, Tuscola County, Tuscola County Advertiser Crowd quizzes Wisner board about anti-blight plan Public health pros leading vaccination campaign	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1804
__label__wiki	0.982638	0.982638	ERROR: type should be string, got "https://www.trumbulltimes.com/news/world/article/UN-body-welcomes-milestone-in-Qatar-labor-14979725.php\nUN body welcomes 'milestone' in Qatar labor reforms\nJoseph Krauss, Associated Press\nDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar abolished exit visa requirements for virtually all migrant workers on Thursday in a move the U.N. labor organization said was a “milestone” in reform efforts ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.\nThe ministerial decree allows nearly all migrant workers in Qatar to leave the country without first obtaining permission from their employers. The exit visas were part of the “kafala” system, which critics say restricts workers' rights and leads to abuses.\nHowever, Human Rights Watch said the latest reforms are “disappointing” and leave much of the “kafala” system intact.\nQatar changed its labor laws in October 2018 to remove the need for most private sector workers to obtain exit permits. The latest legislation expands those rights to domestic workers and those working in the public sector, the oil and gas industry, those employed at sea and those working in agriculture.\nA government statement said the ministerial decree is “another important step taken by the Government of Qatar to create a modern labour system that strengthens Qatar’s employment laws and protects the rights of all expatriate workers.”\nIt said the decree would not apply to members of the armed forces, and that companies could designate 5% of their workforce which must still seek prior approval to leave, due to their importance in the running of the firm. It said domestic workers “should” notify their employers 72 hours before departure.\nThe International Labor Organization welcomed the changes.\n“The ILO warmly welcomes these changes, which will benefit many migrant workers in Qatar,\" said Houtan Homayounpour, the the head of the U.N. labor body's office working with Qatar. \"The removal of exit permits is an important milestone in the government’s labour reform agenda.”\nRights groups have long accused Qatar and other oil-rich Gulf nations — which rely heavily on migrant workers — of labor abuses. Qatar's hosting of soccer's world tournament in 2022 has shined a light on its practices and appears to have encouraged reforms.\nHuman Rights Watch said the latest reforms do not go far enough, and that Qatar has also been slow to introduce other reforms, such as employer consent to change jobs and a non-discriminatory permanent minimum wage.\n\"Even if the Qatari government introduced these promised reforms fully, it would still not mean an end to the exploitative kafala system,\" said Hiba Zayadin, a Human Rights Watch researcher.\nShe said workers are still tied to their employers in terms of their legal status in the country and can still face arrest and deportation if they leave their employer without permission."	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1807
__label__wiki	0.847833	0.847833	CITY IN YELLOW Iso juliste A2 (594x420), valk. reuna, 24,90 € Iso juliste A2 (594x420), musta reuna, 24,90 € Pieni juliste A3 (420x297), musta reuna, 14,90 € Yellow has been one of the most popular colours in the municipal buildings of Turku from decade to decade. The windows and the Ionic columns in the centre of the poster are to be found in the Hjelt House situated by the Old Town Square of Turku. It was built in 1830 and its architecture represents pure Empire style of St. Petersburg. Nowadays the building is used as the Baltic Sea House. The picture up in the middle section is the so called Säve-house situated opposite the Turku Cathedral. Säve-house was built at the beginning of the 1800s and it was used among other things as the Turku Girl School and the Finnish Continuing School. Nowadays it hosts the Institute for Human Rights of Åbo Academy. The Neo Renaissance Palace in the picture in the upper left-hand corner can be found at Kauppiaskatu 1A. The tower on the right belongs to a two-storey Jugend house, which was planned in 1911 by a building engineer called Adrian Thomander. Many of the grand, public buildings in Turku are festive yellow. By the marketplace there is the Orthodox Church that was completed in 1845 and it was designed by architect C. L. Engel. The long line of windows and the curved entrance on the left are part of the Neoclassical Academy House of Turku, which was inaugurated in 1817. This building beside the Turku Cathedral was luckily saved in the Turku fire in 1827. The two lines of windows in the left-hand bottom corner of the poster belong to the Volunteer Fire Brigade House which is one of the most decorative buildings in Turku. It was designed by architect Karl Viktor Reinius and it was finished in 1892 to its Neoclassical glory. The three horizontal windows in the bottom corner on the right belong to the classic yellow building in Läntinen Rantakatu. It was designed in 1829 by Charles Bassi, who had it built to a commercial Counsellor, Christian Trapp soon after the big fire in Turku. The wall sign in the building reads that it hosted a private Heurlin´s girl school towards the end of the 1800s. This historical, yellow building was meant to be demolished in the 1960s, but it was miraculously saved and now it serves as Café Art. The round window on the right is one of the most spectacular windows in Turku. You can find it in the corner of Kauppiaskatu and the Market Place and it is part of the old Jugend-style annex of Hotel Hamburger Börs. City of Turku, Finland, 800 years in 2029. CITY IN BRICK Alkaen 14,90€ (sis. alv.)	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1811
__label__wiki	0.555444	0.555444	Outside Looking in Lib/E (Compact Disc) By T. C. Boyle, Johnathan McClain (Read by) A provocative new novel from bestselling author T.C. Boyle exploring the first scientific and recreational forays into LSD and its mind-altering possibilities. In this stirring and insightful novel, T.C. Boyle takes us back to the 1960s and to the early days of a drug whose effects have reverberated widely throughout our culture: LSD. In 1943, LSD is synthesized in Basel. Two decades later, a coterie of grad students at Harvard are gradually drawn into the inner circle of renowned psychologist and psychedelic drug enthusiast Timothy Leary. Fitzhugh Loney, a psychology Ph.D. student and his wife, Joanie, become entranced by the drug's possibilities such that their "research" becomes less a matter of clinical trials and academic papers and instead turns into a free-wheeling exploration of mind expansion, group dynamics, and communal living. With his trademark humor and pathos, Boyle moves us through the Loneys' initiation at one of Leary's parties to his notorious summer seminars in Zihuatanejo until the Loneys' eventual expulsion from Harvard and their introduction to a communal arrangement of thirty devotees--students, wives, and children--living together in a sixty-four room mansion and devoting themselves to all kinds of experimentation and questioning. Is LSD a belief system? Does it allow you to see God? Can the Loneys' marriage--or any marriage, for that matter--survive the chaotic and sometimes orgiastic use of psychedelic drugs? Wry, witty, and wise, Outside Looking In is an ideal subject for this American master, and highlights Boyle's acrobatic prose, detailed plots, and big ideas. It's an utterly engaging and occasionally trippy look at the nature of reality, identity, and consciousness, as well as our seemingly infinite capacities for creativity, re-invention, and self-discovery. Publication Date: April 9th, 2019 Paperback (January 21st, 2020): $16.99 MP3 CD (April 9th, 2019): $39.99 Compact Disc (April 9th, 2019): $44.99 Pre-Recorded Audio Player (April 9th, 2019): $79.99	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1814
__label__wiki	0.60898	0.60898	books \| November 27, 2012 NYT's 100 Notable Books of 2012: Paul Tough & E.O. Wilson Make The List! The New York Times has announced its choices for their 100 Notable Books of 2012 list, and contributions by Paul Tough and Edward O. Wilson made the cut! Every year, the editors of The New York Times Book Review compile a list of books that have captured their attention, and the subject matter tackled in Tough's How Children Succeed and Wilson's The Social Conquest of Earth has certainly created a buzz. Tough's book has been changing the conversation about the way we teach our children now, so that they are able to achieve great things in the future. His revolutionary approach combines in-depth and interdisciplinary research and case studies that showcase the important role that character building plays in the learning process. Cognitive ability, he argues, is not the sole measure of success, nor a definitive indicator of how capable a child will be in the future. Rather, focusing on the development of character traits such as curiosity, conscientiousness, optimism, self-control, and grit are essential to ensuring a child's success. This is a subject he also tackles on stage, where he proposes an overhaul of the education system to give all children an even chance to thrive. In Wilson's book, the evolutionary biologist digs into the curious link that exists between humans and insects. He documents the evolutionary pattern of human beings and explains how these patterns and the way we interact with the other creatures in nature have attributed to our domination of the biosphere. In this sweeping account, Wilson tells us how we came to be where we are today, and where we can expect to go in the future. The two-time Pulitzer Prize winner often uses his findings not only to explain evolutionary patterns, but also as a plea for government institutions to protect the diverse and wonderful world that we live in. His lectures span disciplines and proposes the merging of science and religion—for the Earth's destruction threatens us all, regardless of how we believe it was created. science \| November 26, 2012 Charles Wheelan's New Book, Naked Statistics, Is "One-In-A-Million"	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1817
__label__wiki	0.795239	0.795239	Adriana Lima and how Tokyo's little t-shirt label, Undercover, grew and grew How Jun Takahashi’s little Tokyo T-shirt label grew into a conceptual colossus that conquered Paris, Murray Healy interviews Jun to find out more. The story of Undercover is hardly a typical one. It’s not often that a streetwear label manages to morph into a Fashion Week fixture, offering the sort of experimental collections that impress high-fashion types (Miuccia Prada was its most vociferous cheerleader when it arrived on the Paris ready-to-wear schedule, while Rei Kawakubo, normally just as reticent on the subject of other designers, went to the show), without alienating its existing T-shirts-jeans-and-trainers audience. But when it began in 1990, Undercover was a humble graphic T-shirt line set up by Jun Takahashi while he was a fashion student at Tokyo’s Bunka Academy. ‘I was more interested in designing graphics than clothing,’ recalls Jun in a Q&A by email from which the quotes in this piece are taken. In its early years Undercover shared a retail space with the similarly cultish Tokyo streetwear label A Bathing Ape, whose trajectory gives some idea of what might have been had Jun not taken the unusual step of first creating a more fashion-y womenswear line, and then daring to show it in the heart of the fashion establishment. This marked a profound deviation from the accepted roadmap for Japanese streetwear brands, whose expansion was supposed to come in the form of collaborations with musicians and sportswear corporations. Success therefore was by no means guaranteed. The night before Undercover’s debut Paris show in October 2002, Rei Kawakubo held a dinner at which she toasted her young protégé: ‘This is for the beginning of Jun’s fight in Paris!’ Of course, Undercover is still a fixture of the Paris schedule, but nothing is taken for granted; after the earthquake that devastated Japan in 2011, the brand took a two-year break from the catwalk. ‘Continuing to show in Paris is like a fight against myself,’ writes Jun. ‘But it’s important that the label continues to have a presence there. What I want to do is to express myself through womenswear. And I believe that my worldview and design of women’s collections suit Paris the most.’ The distinction between Undercover’s men’s and women’s wear remains unchanged since Jun started showing as part of Tokyo Fashion Week in 1994. The menswear is simply the clothes he wants to wear, while he has described the women’s as a more conceptual, abstract proposition. Take his debut Paris collection: sleeveless jackets and bridal netting with jagged handstitching and dangling loose threads, which managed to look punk, folk and couture all at the same time. Or spring 2004’s ‘Languid’ collection, which presented looks in pairs, one a stretched, melted version of the other. Or the swathed forms and shrouded faces of autumn 2006’s ‘Guruguru’ collection, like a parade of arty SM mummies. Undercover’s reviews tend to feature the words ‘intelligent’, ‘odd’ and ‘subversive’, while Jun himself is often described as ‘rebellious’ and ‘avant-garde’. But for all its experimental tendencies, Jun’s womenswear remains grounded in familiar pieces such as bomber jackets, parkas and trench coats. Even when they are cunningly reconfigured – as is the case in this spring’s collection, patched with massive utility pockets and structured with rucksack-strap attachments – they manage to avoid looking precious or overly perfected in the way that ‘high fashion’ often is. So there are obviously bigger ideas at work in Undercover womenswear than simply defining trends in hemlines or sleeve heads, then: as he told Business Of Fashion last autumn, ‘Clothes have meaning. Otherwise, it’s just cocktail dresses and bags — and that’s not interesting.’ As such, his collections are often treated as coded messages that invite interpretation. And given his history as a punk – Jun used to front tribute band The Tokyo Sex Pistols – these messages are often assumed to be anti-authoritarian in nature. But it’s easy to get carried away. In our email correspondence, it becomes clear that this was a mistake I made with his spring 2016 collection. There are a lot of ruffs – Lily-Rose Depp is wearing one on the cover of this magazine – that are equally reminiscent of Pierrot clowns as they are of renaissance monarchs. And then there are prints of King of Hearts playing cards with the eyes obscured by a black bar, like disgraced aristocrats in 1970s tabloid scandals. The soundtrack was the Rolling Stones’ ‘Salt Of The Earth’, with its romantic tribute to the working class; then there was Jun’s statement, ‘The people need to be strong’, which he gave Vogue backstage after the show. Was this collection, I wondered, a comment about antagonism between social classes and the absurdity of monarchy? I can almost hear him sighing as he taps out his reply. ‘It was inspired by The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus’ – the film of a big-tent mini-festival held by the band in 1968, which closed with a performance of ‘Salt Of The Earth’. ‘That is why I emphasised circus elements in the show. That’s it.’ To be fair, in the past Jun has not been afraid to make explicit political statements. As any punk knows, a T-shirt is the perfect billboard for a public message, and Jun has had plenty to say: in spring 2004, for example, in the wake of the US invasion of Iraq, his T-shirts declared WHO WANTS TO BE A SOLDIER? This is a tendency he appeared to return to last autumn: after the Syrian refugee crisis had become an international news story, his T-shirts sported the legend NO (B)ORDERS. That, it turns out, was simply a coincidence. ‘I got tired of having political messages in my designs,’ he writes. ‘NO (B)ORDERS meant that the collection consisted of a mix of various genres of garments.’ Slick Woods, Adriana Lima and Adwoa Aboah for LOVE 17.5 by Alasdair McLellan and Katie Grand The oppositional politics of punk appeared to be embodied in spring 2011 when Underman – Jun’s mysterious, helmet-wearing sci-fi superhero, who lent his name to the men’s and women’s collections that season – appeared on T-shirts emblazoned with the word ANTI. But any political overtones such graphics might have conveyed are not relevant to Undercover in 2016. ‘I am not that interested in the ideology of [being] “anti” something. I am not into thoughts of politics or “anti” something now. What I am interested in is to express my particular worldview through clothes. That is nothing to do with an ideology – it’s just in speaking of design.’ One element that remains unchanged is the influence of rock. Graphics from the cover art of Talking Heads, Nirvana and Joy Division have all appeared in his collections. The sleeve of Television’s Marquee Moon album covered Undercover’s coats last spring. None of these references are recent: the portraits of the Rolling Stones that turn up as prints on his womenswear this season reach back almost 38 years. ‘There aren’t many current bands [today] that have a strong link between style and music,’ Jun replies when I ask him about the absence of nods to contemporary music in his work. ‘But soundwise, there are many great bands.’ The music in the Undercover studio is provided by his iPod on shuffle: ‘Various genres of songs are being played randomly. I listen to vinyl, too, once in a while.’ Last year Undercover celebrated its 25th anniversary. Where other brands might have revelled in the triumph of surviving a quarter-century without compromising on its credibility, Undercover’s response was characteristically low-key, with a retrospective exhibition at Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery. It ended just before Christmas and there are no plans to tour it internationally. It was not exploited as an opportunity to talk about brand values or legacy or empire-building. In the introduction to the catalogue, Jun Takahashi admitted that he set the label up ‘with little consideration how this may shape my future’. This humility has been present throughout the Undercover story – his third catwalk show in Tokyo in 1995 was called ‘The Last Show’ because ‘when I started, my goal was to continue [for] at least three seasons’ – and was reflected in the exhibition’s title, ‘Labyrinth’, so called because 25 years on, ‘it feels like I am groping in the dark and wandering in a labyrinth with no end in sight’. For the retrospective, Jun reassembled over a hundred looks from previous collections. The criteria for the selection was easy: ‘I selected the looks that had the strongest impact, or the ones that showcased the season’s theme best.’ The experience of looking back at his work did not lead him to any earth-shattering conclusions. ‘I realised I had been doing the best with my wisdom and ability at that time.’ The time he spent in the archive did however inspire his menswear for spring 2016, which is a sort of greatest hits collection – the look book even spells out the season each look is taken from. However, this nostalgia was not appropriate for both collections. ‘When it came to womenswear, I concluded that a catwalk show based on archive themes is not fresh and it doesn’t work. As for menswear, there are many fans of my past work. So I found it is meaningful to present those with updated sizing and new details.’ When it comes to designing a new collection, he reckons ‘the toughest part is to decide a season’s theme. Once a theme is fixed, I just play to my imagination.’ If the ideas don’t come, ‘I just brainstorm until I come up with something.’ For Jun, the critics’ response is not the ultimate barometer of success. ‘I do not care about press reviews. All that matters is how much personal satisfaction I get out of the collection.’ In 2013, the brand spawned two new diffusion lines: JohnUndercover and SueUndercover. His motivation in creating more affordable brands was simple: ‘I wanted more people to know about Undercover.’ A separate team designs the lines. He’s coy about where the names come from – John, I can’t help thinking, might be a reference to his nickname Jonio, which he earned as an ersatz Johnny Rotten. ‘I’ll leave that to your imagination :).’ Adriana Lima by Solve There’s also his ongoing collaboration project with Nike, Gyakusou, creating seasonal running wear for the sports brand. He designs everything himself, he explains, beginning each collection with a meeting at Nike’s headquarters in Portland and working from Tokyo thereafter. Jun took up running eight years ago, and he’s still a keen runner, covering 10km every other day. His ambition to do a triathlon has yet to be realised however, ‘because I am not good at swimming’. After 26 years, despite Jun’s lack of a master plan for Undercover, his brand sells in 110 stores across 20 countries. ‘I enjoy that my collection is expanding globally.’ Does he miss the days of his Nowhere store in the early Nineties, when Undercover was a Harajuku cult? ‘I am not concerned about local operation at all.’ After all this time, do you consider yourself to be part of the fashion establishment now? Or do you still feel like an outsider? ‘I am in the middle.’ Do you believe that the avant-garde exists in fashion? How would you define it? And would you identify Undercover as part of an avant-garde? ‘I define avant-garde as breaking a stereotype. In that context, I would like to be avant-garde.’ Is it easier or harder now to be a rebel in fashion than when you started? ‘To be a rebel in fashion, you can do it with designs, so time doesn’t really matter.’ Is it difficult to survive financially as an independent company when the industry is increasingly dominated by rich conglomerates? Would you ever be tempted to sell a stake in your company to one of them? ‘It’s very difficult. I am not capable of being a business owner – would you introduce me to someone? :)’ Critics often label Undercover a ‘street’ or ‘streetwear’ brand. Do you think this term is still meaningful? ‘I think such a description is silly.’ One motif that Undercover continues to return to is the apple. Why does it appeal to you? ‘Because apples are the forbidden fruit.’ Adriana Lima on her first editorial shoot	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1818
__label__wiki	0.936265	0.936265	When Environmentalism Meets Xenophobia Racism and Discrimination December 3-10, 2018, Issue The conservative conservation movement’s dark history of racism and eugenics. By Gaby Del Valle (AP / Oliver de Ros) On his prime-time show in August, Fox News host Tucker Carlson declared that his opposition to immigration partly stems from his deep love for the environment. Instead of banning helium balloons, plastic straws, and other “things that bring ordinary people joy,” Carlson suggested, liberals would be better advised to get tough on immigration. “I actually hate litter, which is one of the reasons I’m so against illegal immigration: It produces a huge amount of litter—a huge amount of litter,” Carlson said. “And I mean that with total sincerity.”1 Carlson’s comment was mostly lost amid the uproar over the separation and indefinite detention of migrant children and their families at the US-Mexican border. But those who did catch it found themselves a bit confused about his point. “It’s unclear whether Carlson was equating migrants themselves with trash or making an assumption about the litter they produce when they enter the country,” wrote Salon’s Rachel Leah. “The latter seems odd, and the former undoubtedly bigoted and hateful.”2 Odd as it may seem, though, Carlson was indeed implying that undocumented immigrants pose a serious threat to the country’s ecosystems. In doing so, he was continuing—perhaps inadvertently—a century-old tradition of American politicians, philanthropists, and public figures blaming immigrants for the country’s environmental woes.3 In the latter decades of the 19th century, outspoken nativist environmentalists lobbied for restrictions on hunting and for the creation of national parks, all while warning of the dangers posed by “inferior” people from Southern and Eastern Europe and advocating policies that would prevent them from coming to the United States.4 The marriage of nationalism and environmentalism isn’t exclusive to this country. In Latvia, the Union of Greens and Farmers, the liberal-conservative Unity party, and the right-wing populist National Alliance have teamed up to form a center-right coalition. In the United Kingdom, conservatives are trying to win over young voters by banning plastic drinking straws and microbeads. In Mexico, the Ecologist Green Party has become better known for its corruption than for its environmental activism: In 2004, Jorge Emilio González Martínez, the party’s current leader and the son of its founder, Jorge González Torres, was caught discussing a $2 million bribe to secure permits for the construction of a new hotel in Cancún, which would have required the destruction of nearby stands of mangrove trees. (González Martínez later claimed that he was actually attempting to expose corruption himself.)5 In most cases, these alliances do not originate in a genuine desire to protect the environment; rather, they seek to make right-wing policies more palatable. In the United States, however, the environmentalist and anti-immigration movements originated in tandem and were often led by the same people.6 Madison Grant, an Ivy League–educated lawyer whose family dates back to the earliest days of the colonial era, exemplifies how closely these movements have been linked. His father descended from one of the first settlers in 17th-century New England, his mother from the first colonists in New York. Grant was close friends with early conservationists like Theodore Roosevelt, Henry Fairfield Osborn, and George Bird Grinnell, and he used his wealth and connections to champion their cause. He co-founded a half-dozen conservationist groups, including the National Parks Association, the Save the Redwoods League, and the New York Zoological Society, and despite never having held office, he drafted legislation prohibiting the “unsportsmanlike” hunting of game. He was also instrumental in creating a number of national parks, including Denali National Park in Alaska and Everglades National Park in Florida.7 At the same time, Grant dabbled in racist pseudoscience: He co-founded the American Eugenics Society, served as president of the Eugenics Research Association and vice president of the Citizens’ Committee on Immigration Legislation, and, in 1916, published The Passing of the Great Race, a since-discredited racial history of the West that Adolf Hitler once referred to as his “Bible.” In it, Grant argued that the peoples of Europe could be divided into three distinct races: Nordic, Mediterranean, and Alpine. The Alpine race, largely made up of Central Europeans, had an “essentially peasant” character and was not fit to rule; the Mediterraneans had a sluggish attitude and “feeble” build. Only the Nordics, who hailed from Northern Europe, constituted the purest form of the white race.8 Yet the Nordics, Grant believed, were an endangered species in the United States, their existence threatened by intermarriage and by the immigration of Slavs, Poles, Russians, Greeks, Italians, and Jews. As he explained in The Passing of the Great Race: “The cross between a white man and an Indian is an Indian; the cross between a white man and a Negro is a Negro. The cross between a white man and a Hindu is a Hindu; the cross between any of the three European races and a Jew is a Jew.”9 These days, Grant’s dual concerns—conservation and eugenics—might seem like an unusual mix, especially given a political context in which the party of immigration restriction is also the party of deregulation and climate-change denial. But according to Jonathan Spiro, who published the definitive biography of Grant in 2009, these seemingly antithetical ideals were perfectly consistent at the dawn of the 20th century.10 For Grant, Spiro explains, eugenics was a way of ensuring the survival of those who had made the United States a prosperous country, while conservation was a way of preserving the land with which nature—and natural selection—had endowed them. “Grant dedicated his life to saving endangered fauna, flora, and natural resources; and it did not seem at all strange to his peers that he would also try to save his own endangered race,” Spiro wrote in his introduction to the provocatively titled Defending the Master Race: Conservation, Eugenics, and the Legacy of Madison Grant. Or as he told me recently: “You and I might disagree with the politics of the immigration-restriction movement 100 years ago, but their love of nature was genuine.”11 Grant and his allies considered immigrants an “infestation,” Spiro continued—outsiders who had no respect for American laws or culture or for the country’s natural beauty. They believed that the influx of undesirable immigrants at the turn of the 20th century was the impetus for declining birth rates among native-born Americans, particularly those “old stock” Nordics who could trace their lineage to the colonial era. “One argument was that immigrants are litter and vermin,” Spiro said. “The other argument was that we need to protect our natural resources. That’s the redwood trees, the American bison, the bald eagle, and the blond-haired, blue-eyed white male. These guys were genuinely trying to protect the best and brightest species, whether it’s the redwood tree or the Nordic male.”12 In the end, Grant was successful on both counts. Using the same quiet lobbying that gave us national parks, hunting restrictions, and wildlife refuges, Grant and his associates pushed for legislation that sharply limited the number—and, more importantly, the “quality”—of immigrants to the United States.13 In February 1917, just three weeks before President Woodrow Wilson authorized the creation of Denali National Park, Congress passed the Immigration Act of 1917, which included a provision barring illiterate immigrants from entering the country. One bill was the result of Grant’s conservationist lobbying; the other was the pet cause of the Immigration Restriction League, which he served as vice president.14 Grant’s most decisive legislative victory, however, came with the passage of the 1924 Immigration Act, which, through quotas on nationality, mandated that the bulk of new immigrants must come from Western and Northern Europe. Known as the Johnson-Reed Act, the law stipulated that the number of immigrant visas issued would be 2 percent of the total for each nationality present in the United States as of the 1890 census. Grant and his associates chose 1890 because that year marked a decisive turning point in both the number and the national origin of people coming to the United States. It was after 1890 that Grant’s ideal immigrant, the Nordic male, started being outnumbered by the “inferior” working-class immigrants from Southern and Eastern Europe.15 The notion of a small coterie of nativists’ wielding such an outsize influence on federal immigration policy should sound familiar to anyone who follows the news. However, these days it’s not the American Eugenics Society pushing restrictionist policies, but rather the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), and NumbersUSA. Much like the network of Grant-affiliated anti-immigrant organizations in the 20th century, today’s most prominent nativist groups can be traced directly to one rich white man: John Tanton, an elderly ophthalmologist and former Sierra Club official from Michigan.16 Scientific Racism Isn’t ‘Back’—It Never Went Away Edward Burmila Before Tanton became the “mastermind behind the organized anti-immigration movement,” as the Southern Poverty Law Center dubbed him in 2002, he was concerned with overpopulation on environmentalist grounds. Tanton chaired the Sierra Club’s National Population Committee and served on the board of Zero Population Growth in the 1970s. He started FAIR in 1979 with the intent of persuading liberals and moderates on the need to restrict immigration (though a founding member conceded that “we didn’t convince anybody.”)17 John Hultgren, a professor of environmental politics at Bennington College and the author of the 2015 book Border Walls Gone Green, believes that Tanton, like Grant, is sincere in his environmentalism. “He is somebody [who got] involved in the population-reduction movement…out of a desire to protect nature,” Hultgren says.18 But Tanton’s love of all things natural dovetailed nicely with his other pet project: eugenics. Carly Goodman, a historian of immigration and US foreign relations, notes that Tanton “had particular ideas about the environmental impacts of certain kinds of people.” In Skirmish in a Wider War, an oral history of his life and career, Tanton argued “that certain cultural values supported a conservation ethos,” Goodman says, and “that environmentalism was a value characteristic of American society that he suggested could be traced to the tenets of ‘Western civilization.’” (Tanton also insisted, Goodman adds, that Latin Americans and Southeast Asians “don’t have the same sort of conservation ethic we have here.”)19 The motives behind Tanton’s conservationism begin to explain why FAIR and its spin-off organizations ended up having a much bigger influence on 21st-century immigration policy than on environmental matters. The Center for Immigration Studies was launched in 1985 with the purpose of making “the restriction of immigration a legitimate position for thinking people,” as Tanton put it; the CIS’s reports are often cited by anti-immigrant politicians and media groups, as well as by members of the Trump administration. In 1997, Tanton associate Roy Beck founded NumbersUSA, which helped to torpedo President George W. Bush’s proposed amnesty bill for undocumented immigrants in 2007 by reportedly sending senators more than 1 million faxes in opposition. More recently, lawyers from FAIR’s Immigration Reform Law Institute drafted Arizona’s SB 1070, the 2010 law that made it easier for local police in the state to ask people for proof of citizenship during routine interactions.20 Under Trump, this influence has grown exponentially. The Tanton network has drafted versions of controversial policies like the mandatory detention of asylum seekers and the defunding of sanctuary cities. And as Brendan O’Connor reported for Splinter in July, it has helped place allies in key administration posts: Kellyanne Conway previously worked as a pollster for FAIR, the CIS, and NumbersUSA; Stephen Miller has regularly cited work from all three organizations; and US Citizenship and Immigration Services ombudsman Julie Kirchner was FAIR’s executive director from 2007 to 2015.21 The recent resurgence of nativism has made these groups’ invocation of environmental arguments unnecessary; Republicans, it seems, no longer need to disguise their racism as part of a greater concern about the fate of cute pandas and baby elephants. “When Tucker Carlson makes absurd statements about needing to close up the border to prevent desert ecosystems from being trashed, I don’t see him persuading a lot of moderates or liberals, or certainly not the left,” says John Hultgren, noting that groups like the Sierra Club and Earthjustice have taken a decidedly pro-immigration stance in recent years.22 Rather, nativist conservationism could find a more powerful vehicle in the geopolitics of climate change. This approach may prove more seductive to younger generations as the consensus grows over the dangers of global warming, and as fears over climate migration start to shape national immigration policies.23 The countries most responsible for global climate change—the United States and the member states of the European Union—will likely feel fewer and less-catastrophic immediate effects than do impoverished countries in the Global South. And many of the people most vulnerable to the damaging effects of climate change hail from the very countries that right-wing nativists have deemed racially and culturally inferior.24 John Tanton dedicated his life to limiting birth rates in and immigration from these same countries. Now, when the effects of climate change are finally upon us, his ideological heirs will have the nativist infrastructure he built at their disposal, to keep the world’s poorest people from fleeing its worst effects.25 Already, these groups are hard at work. For the past eight years, NumbersUSA representatives have manned an Earth Day booth at the Texas state fairgrounds. “NumbersUSA reminds attendees about the main reason why the sustainability goals of the first Earth Day in 1970 still haven’t been met—massive population growth forced by congressional immigration policies,” president Roy Beck wrote in a blog post this year. In a recent column for the International Journal Review, Beck similarly claimed that “federal immigration policies undermine eco-friendly goals” by “forcing a massive expansion of the sheer number of the American people.” A 2010 report by the Southern Poverty Law Center termed such arguments the “greenwashing” of hate.26 The Center for Immigration Studies—whose tagline is “Low-immigration, Pro-immigrant”—has an entire section of its website dedicated to immigration’s effects on the environment and population growth overall. In a fact sheet released on Earth Day, FAIR called immigration the “‘elephant in the room’ ignored by most environmental groups.”27 Spencer Raley, a research associate and staff writer at FAIR, said the group’s environmentally related immigration concerns are mainly focused on urban and suburban sprawl. In an e-mail, he wrote that Las Vegas—whose metro area is home to more than three-quarters of the state’s population—was a good example of a city whose population had “exploded” thanks to immigration, “resulting in lost desert landscape and a water supply issue so severe that the Southern Nevada Water Authority is now paying landowners $3 per square foot to replace their lawns with desert landscaping.” (Never mind that Nevada’s foreign-born population was less than 20 percent of the state’s total between 2012 and 2016, or that just over half of Nevadans owned their own homes during that time. Raley might be better served blaming city planners and landowners for lawn maintenance—or, on second thought, perhaps not.)28 Right-wing pundits have also begun sharing photos of the “trash” left by migrants along the US-Mexican border. Fox News covered the issue in 2008, and NumbersUSA released a fact sheet about it in 2011. Environmental groups say this “litter” is mainly clothing, food, and supplies that migrants had to discard. In fact, the effects of this trash “pale in comparison to the ecological damage that the border walls are doing already,” Hultgren says.29 Though the CIS and similar organizations go to great lengths to publish seemingly dispassionate reports on what they claim are the objective drawbacks to immigration, their bloodless nativism is giving way to a resurgence of out-and-proud xenophobia and biological determinism. Ann Coulter recently warned The Daily Caller’s readers that they’d soon have to make a choice “between a green America and a brown America,” asserting that the problem isn’t just “the number of people traipsing through our wilderness areas; it’s that primitive societies have no concept of ‘litter.’” Concern for the environment, Coulter wrote, is “a quirk of prosperous societies. The damage to our parks shows these cultural differences.”30 Like the nativists of the Progressive era—and in a sharp contrast with the CIS’s pseudo-objective data-based approach—Coulter and her ilk frame their anti-immigration arguments as a key factor in the larger culture wars. Immigrants, for Coulter, are more than just unwelcome new bodies whose existence in this country diverts resources away from native-born Americans; they’re a scourge—both unwilling and, more importantly, unable to adapt to American culture. They aren’t just polluting our “wilderness areas”; they’re polluting our society.31 Apocalyptic Climate Reporting Completely Misses the Point Daniel Aldana Cohen Steve Bannon, who previously served as President Trump’s chief strategist, once asserted that Muslim immigrants are biologically incapable of assimilating to Western culture. “These are not people with thousands of years of understanding of democracy in their DNA coming up here,” Bannon opined on his radio show in 2016.32 This cultural and biological essentialism isn’t limited to the immigration debate; it has seeped into every facet of political life, both in the United States and abroad. Brazil, for instance, recently elected Jair Bolsonaro, a proto-fascist who has described Afro-Brazilians as “not even good for procreation.” Bolsonaro also said that he’d be “incapable of loving a homosexual son” and that his (straight) sons were at no risk of falling in love with black women “because my sons were very well educated.”33 Meanwhile, The New York Times reported in October that the Trump administration is attempting to narrowly define gender as a “biological, immutable condition determined by genitalia at birth.” A paper published by the White House Council of Economic Advisers that same month, “The Opportunity Costs of Socialism,” claimed that Nordic-descended Americans make more money than their non-Nordic counterparts because low wages are not a part of “Nordic culture.” (Sound familiar?)34 Similarly, in March, New York magazine’s Andrew Sullivan published a defense of a Harvard geneticist who suggested that race and IQ are correlated, and that differences in the material conditions between races and genders can be partly attributed to each group’s inherent, immutable characteristics. “I think of myself as moderately conservative,” Sullivan wrote. “It’s both undeniable to me that much human progress has occurred, especially on race, gender, and sexual orientation; and yet I’m suspicious of the idea that our core nature can be remade or denied.”35 Those who claim to be concerned about immigration similarly focus on the fertility of nonwhite immigrant women. “Wilders understands that culture and demographics are our destiny,” Iowa Representative Steve King tweeted last year, referring to the far-right Dutch politician Geert Wilders, who pushed for the Netherlands to ban Muslim immigrants long before Trump was elected to office. “We can’t restore our civilization with somebody else’s babies.”36 Yet even as organizations like FAIR and the CIS co-opt green rhetoric, the anti-immigrant right isn’t doing the environment any favors. Trump, who has repeatedly denied that climate change is man-made and permanent, nominated Rex Tillerson, the former CEO of ExxonMobil, to be secretary of state in December 2016. The Trump administration’s environmental policy has been to roll back as many protections and regulations as possible. In September, the Environmental Protection Agency repealed the Obama-era rules on methane. The Department of the Interior approved the first offshore wells in the Arctic in October, a few weeks after the EPA disbanded its air-pollution review panel.37 What all this reveals is the true motive of the environmentalist-nativist nexus. Whether its members are sincere or merely opportunistic, the “endangered” species they care most about preserving is bipedal and fair-skinned—Nordic, even.38 Gaby Del ValleGaby Del Valle is a reporter with The Goods, where she writes about wealth and consumerism. Her work on immigration and the far right has appeared in The Outline, Vice, The Daily Beast, and other publications.	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1819
__label__wiki	0.938261	0.938261	First Performances For Dogwood Productions NEW TRACK TO ENJOY - One Of The Gang The Shearing Gang - © 2019 Dogwood Productions Limited All Enquiries: 0772 0882 530 Dogwood... Aims to entertain and present bright, new drama. Our ambition is to become the benchmark for those providing drama reflecting the enormous role rural Britain plays in the nation’s life and the cultural assets it provides. This is not about perpetuating a comfortable, unrealistic view, but articulating the stories, concerns and issues that have the same validity as those drawn from our cities. Graham Harvey Writer A townie by birth, Graham has had a life-long fascination with the countryside and those who live and work within it. In the mid-1980s he joined the script-writing team of the long-running radio series The Archers, since when he has written more than 600 episodes. He spent twenty years as Agricultural Storyline Editor, creating some of the best-loved characters and most memorable plots. His stage plays include No Finer Life, The Process, and The Darkness of the Sun, the story of writer Henry Williamson. For TV, he has written episodes of The Bill and the space adventure, Jupiter Moon. Graham’s journalism includes writing for The Sunday Times, Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday, New Scientist, and Country Life and for three years he wrote the Old Muckspreader column in Private Eye. His books include The Killing of the Countryside, The Forgiveness of Nature, We Want Real Food and The Carbon Fields. Alastair Collingwood Musical Director & Composer Alastair has been a composer for over 30 years and has written scores for numerous theatre shows, including Betty in London’s West End, directed by Kathy Burke. He also wrote the music for Cora with Dana Gillespie, which played the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith and toured the USA. His TV credits include the title music for French and Saunders (BBC1); the sitcoms, Mad About Alice (BBC 1) and Rhona (BBC 2); plus Vanessa’s Real Lives (ITV 1), and How Clean Is Your House? (Channel 4), amongst many others. He’s written and played live with comedienne Jackie Clune, and in the radio comedy shows The Day The Music Died (BBC Radio 2) and Happy Families (BBC R4). Antony Bellekom Producer/Director/Lyricist A former Director of BBC Radio 4‘s The Archers, his No Way Back production won the Silver Medal at the New York Radio Festival. Amongst his radio drama productions is Michael Eaton’s acclaimed A Chorus From The Gallows. His theatre work includes Chicane’s Law at The Gate, Troubaritz for Framework Theatre, The Promise, a ballad opera that toured cathedrals, and a devised piece, Radio, Radio that was created for and performed in the hold of a converted cargo ship. Amongst his writing is No Petal Falling which appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe. Antony is a former Managing Editor of BBC Radio 2 and BBC 6 Music and a Visiting Professor at Bucks New University.	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1821
__label__cc	0.639139	0.360861	EXP, FLR And CBI, Pushing Materials & Construction Industry Downward TheStreet highlights 3 stocks pushing the materials & construction industry lower today. Nov 20, 2015 12:03 PM EST All three major indices are trading up today with the ) trading up 104 points (0.6%) at 17,836 as of Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, 11:55 AM ET. The NYSE advances/declines ratio sits at 1,952 issues advancing vs. 981 declining with 162 unchanged. The Materials & Construction industry currently sits up 0.2% versus the S&P 500, which is up 0.6%. Top gainers within the industry include Waste Connections Fastenal Martin Marietta Materials Plum Creek Timber TheStreet would like to highlight 3 stocks pushing the industry lower today: Eagle Materials ) is one of the companies pushing the Materials & Construction industry lower today. As of noon trading, Eagle Materials is down $1.21 (-1.7%) to $69.44 on light volume. Thus far, 319,836 shares of Eagle Materials exchanged hands as compared to its average daily volume of 862,900 shares. The stock has ranged in price between $68.29-$70.86 after having opened the day at $69.07 as compared to the previous trading day's close of $70.65. EXCLUSIVE OFFER: See inside Jim Cramer's multi-million dollar charitable trust portfolio to see the stocks he thinks could be potential winners. Click here to see his holdings for 14-days FREE. Eagle Materials Inc. produces and sells construction products and building materials used in residential, industrial, commercial, and infrastructure construction; and products used in oil and natural gas extraction in the United States. Eagle Materials has a market cap of $3.5 billion and is part of the industrial goods sector. Shares are down 7.1% year-to-date as of the close of trading on Thursday. Currently there are 3 analysts that rate Eagle Materials a buy, no analysts rate it a sell, and 2 rate it a hold. TheStreet Ratings rates as a . The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its robust revenue growth, notable return on equity, good cash flow from operations and largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures. We feel its strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had sub par growth in net income. Get the full Eagle Materials Ratings Report 2. As of noon trading, ) is down $0.36 (-0.7%) to $48.51 on light volume. Thus far, 376,754 shares of Fluor exchanged hands as compared to its average daily volume of 1.6 million shares. The stock has ranged in price between $48.34-$49.40 after having opened the day at $49.11 as compared to the previous trading day's close of $48.87. Fluor Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides engineering, procurement, construction, fabrication and modularization, commissioning and maintenance, and project management services worldwide. Fluor has a market cap of $6.9 billion and is part of the industrial goods sector. Shares are down 19.4% year-to-date as of the close of trading on Thursday. Currently there are 10 analysts that rate Fluor a buy, 1 analyst rates it a sell, and 6 rate it a hold. . The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its compelling growth in net income, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures and notable return on equity. However, as a counter to these strengths, we also find weaknesses including poor profit margins and a generally disappointing performance in the stock itself. Get the full Fluor Ratings Report Chicago Bridge & Iron Company ) is down $0.47 (-1.1%) to $42.27 on average volume. Thus far, 801,275 shares of Chicago Bridge & Iron Company exchanged hands as compared to its average daily volume of 1.9 million shares. The stock has ranged in price between $42.20-$43.05 after having opened the day at $42.98 as compared to the previous trading day's close of $42.74. Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. provides conceptual design, technology, engineering, procurement, fabrication, modularization, construction, commissioning, maintenance, program management, and environmental services worldwide. Chicago Bridge & Iron Company has a market cap of $4.4 billion and is part of the industrial goods sector. Shares are up 1.8% year-to-date as of the close of trading on Thursday. Currently there are 7 analysts that rate Chicago Bridge & Iron Company a buy, 1 analyst rates it a sell, and 5 rate it a hold. . The company's strongest point has been its a solid financial position based on a variety of debt and liquidity measures that we have looked at. At the same time, however, we also find weaknesses including deteriorating net income, disappointing return on equity and poor profit margins. Get the full Chicago Bridge & Iron Company Ratings Report If you are interested in one of these 3 stocks, ETFs may be of interest. Investors who are bullish on the materials & construction industry could consider SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF XHB ) while those bearish on the materials & construction industry could consider ProShares Short Basic Materials Fd MarketsStocksMidday Bell	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1822
__label__cc	0.568982	0.431018	GERARD BAKER December 12 2019, 12:01am, The Times Defeat for Jeremy Corbyn could be a win for Michael Bloomberg The billionaire’s belief that a far-left Democratic challenger can’t win the White House may get a transatlantic boost For the first time since 1992, Britain goes to the polls less than a year before a US presidential election and, while it would be an exaggeration to suggest many Americans will be tuning in to see who’s won Sunderland South, there’s a heightened level of interest among the political class here in who emerges victorious. Discerning transatlantic trends is good sport for Anglo-Saxon political junkies. There’s been a steady traffic in political consultants at least since New Labour dreamers sat in on the Democrats’ war room in Little Rock, Arkansas, during the 1992 presidential race. The truth is, though, that like Churchill’s dictum about two nations divided by a common language, American and British politics remain remarkably distinct. While Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan…	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1823
__label__cc	0.542723	0.457277	Journey Like its 1949: Route 66 in Missouri & Kansas Posted on January 4, 2018 by Tin Sheets On April 30, 1926, Route 66 was officially designated in Springfield, Missouri, establishing the town as the “Birthplace of Route 66”. Stretching from the Mississippi River, through the Ozarks, to the southeastern corner of Kansas, Route 66 covered 317 miles through Missouri, and just 13 miles through Kansas. Although the interstate was constructed over the road in a number of places throughout the state, we still found many stretches tucked in the trees and over rolling hills, keeping the highway out of sight. We spent four days in Missouri and Kansas, exploring bridges, discovering crumbled ruins, and eating and sleeping like it was 1949. Walk the Chain of Rocks Bridge- Madison, IL/St. Louis, MO Spanning the Mississippi River between Illinois and Missouri, the Chain of Rocks Bridge carried Route 66 vehicle traffic between the two states from 1929 to 1970. Named for a dangerous stretch of rock-filled rapids in the river (since buried under a dam), plans originally called for the bridge to be straight. However, due to its proximity to two water intake towers, local boat operators voiced objection and the design was changed to include a 22-degree bend near the middle, making passage safer for boats and the bridge quite unique. For many years after its closure, the bridge was neglected and at risk of demolition, until the 1990s which saw a period of restoration and the bridge eventually being reopened for pedestrian and bike use in 1999. From Illinois to Missouri, the walk is about one mile and offers views of downtown St. Louis, two architecturally interesting intake towers, a photo-op with a vintage-styled motel tourist court sign and gas pump, and the mighty Mississippi nearly 60 feet below. Up early to beat the heat, we saw just two other people on our walk to the Missouri shore and back. Parking is only available on the Illinois side of the bridge; the Missouri side, which has a large modern-looking rest area, has been closed due to safety concerns. Although quite a bit of money has been spent updating the bridge to make it safe for travel, very little has been done on the cosmetic side. The steel trusses are rusted and the corroded remains of streetlights and highway signs, that haven’t been used in decades, still stand in place over the roadway. An experience not to missed, it’s a pleasant stroll that will leave you feeling as though you’ve stepped back in time. Chain of Rocks Bridge- Mitchell, IL / St Louis, MO Former pump stations Check out John’s Modern Cabins- Newburg, MO If you’re not looking specifically for it, you will not find John’s Modern Cabins near Newberg. Located down a short dirt road overgrown with weeds, past a short stretch of abandoned Route 66 that dead ends quickly in both directions, hidden behind trees and unruly undergrowth, lie the remains of John’s Modern Cabins. Originally opened in 1931 as a tourist court with six cabins and a dance hall called Bill and Bess’s Place, the property would change hands a few times before an acquisition by John and Lillian Dausch in 1951. Renamed John’s Modern Cabins, it remained much the same until a few years later when Route 66 was realigned and moved slightly east, resulting in the dance hall being demolished and the cabins no longer standing directly alongside the road. The combination of the construction of I-44 in the mid-‘60s further cutting off access to the business and John’s passing in 1971, sounded the death knell for the once thriving business. After having devoured any and all books about Route 66, we were well aware of the ruins of John’s Modern Cabins and had designated it as one of the top things on our list of places to see while traveling Route 66. Located on private property, a sign (and common sense) urge you to check out what remains of these “modern” cabins, carefully. We cautiously checked out the site, careful to respect the important history of this holy grail of Route 66 sites and not to disturb any of the remains. More than 50 years later, most of the cabins have collapsed and it’s just a matter of time before none are left standing. We feel incredibly fortunate that we were able to see a few mostly still standing and the remains of its once bright neon sign. John's Modern Cabins (Closed)- Newburg, MO Abandoned stretch of Route 66 A look inside Lunch at Route 66 State Park- Eureka/Former Times Beach, MO Founded along the Meramec River in 1925, Times Beach attracted its first residents with a six-month subscription to the St. Louis Star-Times newspaper for $67.05, which also happened to include a small plot of land in the newly established town. Originally intended to be a resort community, through which an alignment of Route 66 ran from 1932-1977, the timing coincided with the start of the Depression and the town never became the weekend get-away for St. Louisans the investors had hoped for; instead becoming less of a resort area and more of a lower-income year-round community. Things seemed to be copacetic for many years until the early 1970s, when the town hired someone to spray the dirt roads with motor oil to help combat dust. In later years, it would be discovered that the man responsible for spraying the roads had mixed in dioxin with the oil, a toxic waste that he had been hired to dispose of by another company. Dioxin is created as a result of the production of Agent Orange and other scary chemicals, and can be toxic to animals and humans. After a major flood in 1982 inundated the town and spread the contamination, the EPA revealed results of testing done just days earlier, showing dangerously high levels of dioxin. The situation was so bad that the entire town was evacuated and told to leave everything behind, while those that had left in anticipation of the flood were told not to return. Times Beach became a ghost town almost overnight. Declared a Superfund site in 1983, purchased by the EPA for $32M in 1984, officially unincorporated in 1985, and bulldozed by 1992; after many years of decontamination, the former site of Times Beach is now home to the Route 66 State Park. The 419-acre park is home to wide open grassy spaces bordered by trees that we imagine were once lined with homes on the streets through the heart of town, meandering walking and hiking paths, shaded picnic tables, and more. It’s the perfect place to grab a table and enjoy a picnic lunch in this reclaimed little pocket of nature, relatively peaceful and quiet even though it’s so close to the ever-busy interstate. Though we didn’t get the opportunity to check it out, a visitor center located next to a now closed bridge that once carried Route 66 across the Meramec River into town, is said to be well worth the stop. The park is easily accessible from I-44, and a drive through will provide you with the opportunity to travel on a short stretch of Route 66. A fascinating history and a pleasant way to enjoy a peaceful respite in a beautiful setting, be sure to make the time to explore the Route 66 State Park. Meramec River Bridge- Route 66 State Park, Former Times Beach, MO Great lunch spot! Explore Gay Parita- Paris Springs, MO West of Springfield, MO, a crazy explosion of petroliana in the form of cars, signs, gas cans, and other funky items combine to provide the experience that is Gary’s Gay Parita. Built by Gary Turner in 2004, Gay Parita is a replica of a 1930s Sinclair station that burned down on that site in the ‘50s. Until his passing in 2015, it wasn’t unusual to find Gary and his wife, Lena, hanging out and waiting to meet and greet Route 66 travelers, an experience we’re sorry to have missed. Since their passing, Gary and Lena’s daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and George, have taken over the operation. We were the only visitors when we stopped by on a rainy afternoon and had the pleasure of chatting with the super-friendly and welcoming George. We chatted about some of the cars scattered throughout the property, and he was kind enough to give us time-saving shortcut around some road construction that lay ahead. Of course, we had to check out the gift shop and left with a Route 66 Coloring Book for adults and a deck of Route 66-themed playing cards. There is so much to see- old cars, a garage full of miscellany, a random metal dinosaur munching on a stuffed toy, and much more, so definitely plan on spending more than a few minutes at Gay Parita. Welcome to Gay Parita- Paris Springs, MO Not sure what's going on here, but we like it! "California or Bust" Take a Photo as Dorothy or a Biker- Galena, KS With only 13 miles of Route 66 in Kansas, your trip through will be brief; but Kansas has done a great job of making the most of their little slice of the Mother Road. Just across the border from Missouri is a small roadside picnic area. Whether or not you choose to stop and an enjoy lunch like travelers did back in the day or you just need to stretch your legs, be sure to make a stop and take turns posing as Dorothy or a Route 66 biker. Don’t pass up a chance to be silly behind a witty sign that pays homage to the Sunflower State’s most famous expression; because before you know it, you’ll have a feeling you’re not in Kansas anymore. There's no place like Kansas! Get your fun photo kicks on 66! Stony Dell Resort- Arlington, MO Only a few structures of the once uber-popular Stony Dell Resort near Arlington are visible, while the rest of the remains of what was one of the busiest destinations in Missouri has been overtaken by the forest. Constructed in 1932, the resort was famous for its 100-foot long, stone swimming pool, fed by a very cold nearby artesian well. A full-service destination for Route 66 travelers and soldiers on leave from nearby Fort Leonard Wood, it provided ten cabins, a restaurant, dance hall, service station, outdoor activities (tennis, boating, fishing), a bus stop, and even a Justice of the Peace. Stony Dell was so popular for day visitors, that cars trying to enter and exit the resort regularly caused traffic jams on Route 66; and attracted celebrities like Mae West, who was a repeat visitor. Unfortunately, Route 66 was moved to the south to accommodate military traffic in 1946, bypassing the Stony Dell and ending its mad rush of visitors. Though it survived until the 1960s, it was never the same and eventually the south half of the resort, including the swimming pool, was torn down to make way for the interstate. All that remains are a few of the cabins, a house with a sign on the roof claiming “Gas – Food – Bait – Handmade Gifts”, a crumbling stone arch, and a few other structures barely visible through the trees. It’s a fun photo-op (private property, so please take your photos from the roadside) that provides a moment to pause and imagine a time when lines of cars and throngs of people clamored for a chance to hop into the pool and dance the night away. Stony Dell Resort (Closed)- Arlington, MO Gasconade Bridge- Hazelgreen, MO Deep in the Missouri Ozarks near the town of Hazelgreen, the Gasconade River Bridge carried Route 66 travelers across the Gasconade River for 90 years. Constructed in 1924, using three different styles of trusses, the 525-foot long bridge was closed in 2014 due to structural issues, and has spent the last few years in danger of being demolished. Still viable for pedestrians and cyclists, local groups and Route 66 enthusiasts have been working together with state officials to “repair, don’t replace” and will hopefully find a way to save the bridge. While you can’t drive across the bridge, you can park and stroll up to either end and enjoy some vibrantly green views and a little piece of Route 66 history. Cars on the Route- Galena, KS Located in a former Kan-O-Tex gas station (a new one for us), Cars on the Route in Galena has a little of something for everyone. Restored by four women, it was originally called 4 Women on the Route, but has since changed ownership and names. Before we go any further, we have to ask if you’ve seen the movie, Cars. If you consider yourself even the slightest fan of Route 66 and you haven’t seen this movie, stop reading and go watch it. Seriously, it may be a kid’s movie, but it’s filled with so many Route 66 references that you’ll find yourself watching it over and over trying to find them all. Now that you’ve all seen Cars, we can mention that Cars on the Route is home of the tow truck that inspired the character, Tow Mater. After your celebrity photo-op with Tow Tater (so named because Mater is trademarked), step inside, grab a snack, and be sure to pick up a souvenir. Beautifully restored inside and out, it’s part of what makes the 13 miles through Kansas so memorable. Tow Tater Rainbow Curve Bridge- Baxter Springs, KS The Brush Creek/Rainbow Curve Bridge sits north of Baxter Springs on a short one-way early alignment of Route 66. Designed by James Barney Marsh, the 130-foot long March Rainbow Arch bridge was constructed in 1923 in an effort to help connect the Kansas towns of Galena, Riverton, and Baxter Springs with a paved road. Not surprisingly, this road became Route 66 in 1926, and Mother Road motorists used it to cross over Brush Creek until 1960 and the construction of the interstate. Strikingly white, beautiful lines, historically significant- don’t pass up an opportunity to see the last remaining Marsh bridge on Route 66. Rainbow Curve Bridge Baxter Springs, KS Wagon Wheel Motel- Cuba, MO Being the seekers of Americana that we are, we were super excited to stay in some vintage Route 66 motels. The first one of our trip was the Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba. One of the first businesses that you encounter as you head into Cuba from the east, what struck us was the lack of modern development around the motel. It wasn’t hard to imagine when the Wagon Wheel was the only thing along this stretch of road, the hum of its neon sign a beckoning call to hungry and tired travelers (please excuse the Finley noises in the background of the video, he was excited to be out of the car). Opened in 1938 as the Wagon Wheel Cabins and renamed the Wagon Wheel Motel in 1947, it is oldest motel still in operation on Route 66. Originally, nine cottages constructed of local Ozark sandstone provided a room with a private bath and an enclosed garage. In the 1940s, the garages were converted to motel rooms. In addition to the modern rooms, the Wagon Wheel also offered a restaurant and gas station. The Wagon Wheel Café was a popular restaurant and was well reviewed in Duncan Hines’ travel guide. As with most Route 66 businesses, it changed ownership a few times before falling into a state of disrepair. In 2009, the property was purchased and meticulously restored. The café is now a gift shop full of Route 66 souvenirs and other wares. If you’re looking for a bite to eat, Missouri Hick Bar-B-Q is just next door and offers a good meal, great service, and a very dog-friendly patio. From the moment we pulled up, the aura of yesteryear was everywhere, from the beautifully restored buildings to the vintage gas pumps and ’40s-era Chevy parked out front. The vintage experience continued at check-in with the handwritten registration cards and keys hanging on a pegboard, each with an old-school plastic engraved key fob. We stayed in #18, a small room in a back building that was once a garage, but more recently converted into rooms. Since we had Finley with us, we weren’t able to stay in one of the original rooms, but appreciate that the Wagon Wheel does offer two pet-friendly rooms. Our room was clean, quiet, and nicely decorated with a wagon wheel and some Route 66-themed decor. One of the best parts of our stay was listening to the click and hum of the neon sign as its arrow and wheel blinked on and off, just as it had since 1947. Cuba is a sleepy little city, but don’t miss it. The next morning on our way through town we stopped for coffee at the Cuba Bakery & Deli and found the best oatmeal cookies we’ve ever eaten. Fabulous vintage neon- Cuba, MO More fabulous neon The oldest continuously operated motel on Route 66 Room #18, bonus for being dog-friendly! Boots Court Motel- Carthage, MO Boots Court Motel in Carthage sits at the “Crossroads of America”, the intersection of Route 66 and Route 71, once known as the Jefferson Highway, one of the original auto trails that ran from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans. Built in 1939 by Arthur Boots in an art deco/streamline moderne style, each room had a covered carport and a “radio in every room”. After many years of success and popularity, including a stay in room #6 by Clark Gable, and a number of owners, it eventually fell into disrepair before being purchased by two sisters at auction in 2011. Since then, they have been meticulously restoring the rooms to their 1949 appearance and even had the neon sign restored by the original sign maker. We had the great pleasure of staying here and, without question, this was one of the coolest and most authentically vintage places that we stayed on Route 66. A night at Boots Court will cost you just $66 (chosen for Route 66) for a single and $71 (chosen for the cross-street, Route 71) for a double, an unbelievable deal for such a memorable experience. If the rate had been two or three times that amount, we still would have been begging them to take our money. With a short drive that day, we were waiting at the door when the office opened at 3pm. Warmly greeted by Debbie Dee, who provided some fascinating trivia and history about the motel and Carthage, she even escorted us to pet-friendly Room #9. Greeted by warm lights glowing and a vintage-looking radio tuned to a 1940s station when we opened the door, we’d been at Boots Court for ten minutes and we were already in love. And the neon hadn’t even come on yet. Running along the top of the buildings and outlining the windows, the Boots Court has always been identifiable by its architectural green neon. Restored and relit in 2016 after nearly 15 years of darkness, it is in a word, awesome. Making for striking views on its own, we were treated to a gorgeous sunset that made it that much more breathtaking and memorable. This was one of those places that makes it easy to imagine yourself in a different time. Sure, the radio and lights were modern, but there were none of the modern distractions that make it so easy to ignore what’s around you. It’s obvious that the restoration of the motel has been thoughtfully done in an effort to truly recreate the experience of a 1949 traveler. As mentioned, our room had a radio, but not a TV. Why? Because the town of Carthage didn’t get television until 1953. Was the bed the most comfortable we’ve ever slept in? No, but that doesn’t matter when you open the door with a real key or pull up the era-appropriate chenille bedspread. The best part of our stay, however, was the evening, which we spent playing gin rummy and sipping wine from plastic cups while listening to ‘40s tunes. Definitely a night we’ll remember forever. "Radio in Every Room" Vintage Route 66 at its best! A perfect night! Frozen Custard at Ted Drewes- St. Louis, MO Whether or not it’s true, it seems that there were once gas stations on just about every corner of every small town along Route 66. We don’t have any actual statistics, but it feels like there were almost as many ice cream stands and shops. Even today, there are no shortage of places along Route 66 to cool off with a frosty cup or cone of ice cream or frozen custard. One of the most famous on Route 66 is Ted Drewes Frozen Custard in St. Louis. Providing a tasty treat to Mother Road motorists since 1941, Ted Drewes is famous for their “concretes” (similar to Dairy Queen’s Blizzard) that have frozen custard so thick, it is served to the customer upside down. With many combinations to choose from, we asked our cashier for one of the most popular flavors and ended up with the Dutchman, a mix of chocolate, butterscotch, and pecans. As it was 10:30am, we opted to share a small Concrete (because, of course, we had to save room for lunch). Growing up in Northern Illinois, Jen spent most of the summer after she graduated high school eating Banana Concretes from Julie Ann’s Frozen Custard, a tasty treat she speaks fondly of more than twenty years later; and sadly, for him, until our stop at Ted Drewes, Jay had never experienced frozen custard. Despite coming with very different outlooks, the thick and creamy treat was amazing and exceeded both of our expectations. It was definitely a friendly fight to the last bite. Stop here for tastiness! Hoping for a small bite Cheeseburger at Whisler’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers- Carthage, MO There are a lot of burger joints alongside America’s roads, and most have recognizable names and can be found off pretty much any interstate exit. Hop off the interstate and head into the small towns along Route 66, however, and you can still find some family owned and operated burger restaurants. Since 1953, Whisler’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers (or Whisler’s Drive Up, we’ve seen both names) has been serving up made-to-order, ridiculously delicious burgers to locals and visitors. Always on the hunt for the out-of-the-way, hole-in-the-wall, and/or local favorites that are dog-friendly, we found ourselves at Whisler’s on a drizzly afternoon. Located just two blocks north of Route 66 in a vibrant red building tucked into a mostly residential neighborhood, Whisler’s provides a simple and inexpensive menu with various burger options; from the traditional hamburger and cheeseburger to combo options with catchy names like the Sow ‘n Cow (burger with bacon) and Pig ‘n Bull (burger with ham). The only other options on the menu, a bag of chips and a drink. We each ordered a cheeseburger and headed outside, raincoats in hand, to eat at the outdoor table. Relatively small by modern-day hamburger standards, the burger from Whisler’s managed to pack a ton of flavor into a little package. A simple white bun grilled alongside the burger, this was without question one of the best meals that we had on our entire Route 66 trip. Quickly consuming our burgers, Jay ran back in to get us some more. We each ended up eating two; but to be honest, we could have each eaten at least three or four more. Sandwich from Nelson’s Old Riverton Store- Riverton, KS In the small town of Riverton, right smack in the middle of the 13 miles of Route 66 in Kansas, is Nelson’s Old Riverton Store. Once a one-stop shop for locals and travelers, the Williams’ Store, opened in 1925, offered everything from a hot meal to shoes to nighttime tournaments played on its lighted regulation croquet court. Purchased by the Eisler family in the 1970s, it became Eisler’s Old Riverton Store, the name still most frequently associated with it. Now part grocery, part deli, and part souvenir shop, a step inside is a step back in time. Wooden shelves lined with cans of food and household goods, a pressed-tin ceiling, and an old school deli counter in the back of the store sitting just in front of a roll top desk overflowing with paperwork, made us wish we’d been around to remember a time before gigantic grocery stores and warehouses. Even if it’s not lunchtime or you’re not hungry (because you will be at some point in time), be sure to step back to the deli counter and order a sandwich. Simple options and pricing that probably predates our lifetimes, we opted for turkey on sourdough with mustard, pickles, and jalapeños. Although it sounds simple, it was one of the best basic turkey sandwiches we’ve ever eaten. And the coolest part of the whole experience? Our sandwiches came wrapped in wax paper, like they used to be served back in the day, making it that much easier to imagine traveling along Route 66 in simpler times. Step right up to a tasty sandwich Virtually unchanged since 1925 Boots Court Cars on the Route Carthage Chain of Rocks Bridge Cuba MO Gasconade Bridge Gay Parita John's Modern Cabins Kansas Missouri Nelson's Old Riverton Store Rainbow Curve Bridge Route 66 Route 66 State Park St. Louis Stony Dell Ted Drewes Wagon Wheel Motel Whisler's Old Fashioned Hamburgers8 comments Motoring West: Route 66 in Illinois A Whale of a Good Time: Route 66 in Oklahoma 8 thoughts on “Journey Like its 1949: Route 66 in Missouri & Kansas” Ellen Mennenga Reply I love your Blog. You are such an excellent writer Jen. You should put it all in a book! mrcwineman Reply I totally think Jen should write a book! Jax Welborn Reply Thanks for including our Gasconade River Bridge in your awesome blog post! When you come back down 66, let me show you around Waynesville, Mo! Tin Sheets Reply We’ve been watching the efforts to save the bridge and are keeping our fingers crossed! We will definitely let you know the next time we are in the area. Thanks! Jeff Farthing Reply What a great story. Makes me want to pack up the car and follow your route. Thank you. Thanks so much for following along! We can’t say enough amazing things about the experience of traveling 66! Ellen und Udo Reply Wow, great 66 website. We love the Mother Road and travel frequently there and know all the above places very well. Have a look at our German blog: https://abenteuer66.wordpress.com/ – Greetings from Germany – Ellen & Udo Thanks! Route 66 is such an incredible experience, we are envious that you have traveled it multiple times. The pictures on your website are great; unfortunately, our German isn’t so good, so we didn’t get to read much but enjoyed the photos! Hail to the Southwest Chief: All Aboard for Los Angeles Dear Saxby Five Enchanted Days in New Mexico The Ultimate Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown End of the Trail: Route 66 in California Debbi Horseman Powers on Dear Saxby Hank and Pam on Dear Saxby Cynthia Hovland on Dear Saxby Vikki Kourkouliotis on Dear Saxby Karen Martiny on Finley Dog Stuffed Animal Jay's Pit Stop They grow so fast! #stillapunk #theredrascal #fin It’s no secret that finding a bar in Utah can be The Doofy Red Rascal. #couchhog #theredrascal #fin Being silly. #FinleyFriday #visitnh #livefree #fin Opened in 1948, the Utah Parks Company Service Sta Search training rewards are the best. 📷: @dcsar Come along for the ride! 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__label__wiki	0.594431	0.594431	Eurotire OTR plant awarded ISO/OHSAS certification Tire Business Staff DROBETA, Romania (Nov. 8, 2013) — Eurotire Inc., a designer, manufacturer and service provider of OTR tires for the global mining industry, said its OTR radial tire plant in Drobeta Turnu Severin has again been awarded multiple management systems certifications through IQNet and CISQ/RINA. The company's plant latest certifications include: BS OHSAS 18001:2007 Health and Safety Management System; ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System; and ISO14001:2004 Environmental Management System. Also renewed for the next three years in 2013 was the Rina Simtex ISO 9001:2008 (SR EN ISO 9001:2008); BS OHSAS 18001:2007 (SR OHSAS 18001:2008); and USI 14001:2004 (SR EN ISO 14001:2005) certifications, Eurotire said. ISO International Standards sets out the requirements of a quality management system to ensure products and services are safe, reliable and of good quality, the company said. The standards assist in reducing cost by minimizing waste and increasing productivity. OHSAS 18001 certifies and implements an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS). "The certification demonstrates a clear commitment on the part of Eurotire to the safety of their workers," the company said, noting the certifications "enable Eurotire to have knowledge and control over all relevant hazards resulting from normal operations and unusual situations. This certification assists Eurotire in managing best health and safety risks, continually improve worker protection, and create a corporate culture that values worker safety as much as production and profit." Eurotire President Shimon Laber said the company places "the safety of our employees as our highest priority. These certifications demonstrate our commitment to the protection of our staff, our property and our plant. It is key to improving the company's safety culture while it increases our reputation for health and safety." Eurotire designs, manufactures and provides full life-cycle management for bias ply and steel radial tires for haul trucks, wheel loaders and other heavy support trucks. The company operates offices on five continents. More information is available on its website.	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1826
__label__wiki	0.939475	0.939475	Couple who danced down aisle to 'Forever' in viral video reflect 10 years later In 2009, Jill Peterson and Kevin Heinz uploaded a YouTube video capturing their closest friends dancing down the aisle at their wedding. With that, an internet phenomenon was born. Get Stuff We Love July 18, 2019, 5:24 PM UTC / Source: TODAY By Bryanna Cappadona Back in 2009, Jill Peterson and Kevin Heinz had a crazy idea. The 28-year-olds were getting married, but they wanted to put their own stamp on the traditional church ceremony. Walking down the aisle? Nah, that’s tired. They were going to dance to a pop song. Fast forward a month after their nuptials to July 19, 2009, 10 years ago this week. Heinz uploads to YouTube a video, taken on a digital camera by the boyfriend of a bridesmaid, of their wedding party boogeying between the pews to Chris Brown’s “Forever” as surprised wedding guests clap their hands in glee. What he didn’t realize is that they’d have tens of millions more onlookers, too. The video, titled “JK Wedding Entrance Dance” on YouTube, lives as one of the internet’s greatest viral hits, amassing more than 98 million views to date and since inspiring many spoofs, the most famous being from the 2009 episode of “The Office” when Jim and Pam tied the knot. "It certainly causes a reaction and kind of like a shock and awe, disbelief that that was us," Kevin Heinz said about his viral wedding day video. Courtesy of Jill Peterson and Kevin Heinz Essentially, when our children’s children are one day reading a wise historian’s book about that wacky internet era we currently live in, they’ll be revisiting Peterson and Heinz’s wedding, right up there with the likes of The Ice Bucket Challenge, Grumpy Cat and Salt Bae. Get a daily roundup of items that will make your life easier, healthier and more stylish. “It is amazing to think that it’s been seen all over the world that many times,” Peterson told TODAY. “Although, it will never stop being strange to me at the same time. It still feels like, when people find out the video and us, it’s this secret identity we have. People are so shocked by it.” Not everybody in Peterson and Heinz's wedding party were up for the big routine, but they agreed after a bit of convincing.Courtesy of Jill Peterson and Kevin Heinz Today, Peterson and Heinz lead a pretty normal life together. He’s an immigration lawyer and she’s a university professor who’s also working in violence prevention. They’re still based in St. Paul, Minnesota, where they got married, and share three kids, Baron, 8, Calvin, 5, and Vivian, 2, as well as a golden retriever. But their lives could have turned out entirely different. After the video took off, they “had fun with it for a few weeks,” Peterson said. They did tons of press, including a few appearances on TODAY. “Then, offers started rolling in. It was very intense,” she recalled. “Our phones never stopped ringing. We started getting all sorts of offers like book deals and hosting reality television shows and dancing at celebrity weddings and being on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ — it was wild.” It was time to make some decisions: “We had this real vision point where we were like, do we want to keep going with this and ride this a little bit or do we cut it off? And we made the decision to cut it off.” They didn’t completely disappear, though. Peterson and Heinz set up a website, which encouraged donations to an organization combating domestic violence. They also released their email addresses so fans could reach out. Heinz said, “We still get messages here and there about how it brightened somebody’s day, or they tell us that it turns things around for them when they’re in a dark place.” Despite the video’s lasting popularity, it doesn’t impact their lives much anymore. “Today I think it’s more of a novelty,” Heinz said. “Besides that, we get to show our kids a fun video of us dancing down the aisle every once in a while.” “Our kids have a very skewed sense of what it means to get married,” Peterson added, laughing. The children prefer the “Office” parody, she said, and especially get a kick out of the part when Dwight accidentally knocks out a bridesmaid. Heinz and Peterson today with their three kids: Baron, 8, Calvin, 5, and Vivian, 2. Courtesy of Jill Peterson and Kevin Heinz Though the world will remember Peterson and Heinz’s wedding through the lens of a five-minute clip, the two say that’s not the case for them. “I would say when I think about that day, I don’t connect that day with the video,” Peterson said. “To me, I think of that day as very warm and intimate. And the video is kind of a separate, bizarre thing that happened.” Heinz agrees, pointing out that neither of them got to witness the choreographed routine in real time. They were both part of it and were awaiting their turns to dance down the aisle. Heinz came out with a somersault while Peterson did a solo strut. “There’s plenty we didn’t video,” he also said. “I still think — the groomsmen did a dance at the reception that made that thing look boring!” Some memories are better savored between the two of them. We’ll take his word for it. Bryanna Cappadona	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1829
__label__wiki	0.989552	0.989552	Ford government fires OPP deputy commissioner challenging Taverner hire Colin Freeze Laura StoneQueen's Park Reporter Published March 4, 2019 Updated March 4, 2019 The Ontario government has fired an outspoken OPP commander who launched a lawsuit after being passed over for the police service’s top job in favour of a friend of Premier Doug Ford. Brad Blair had been the acting commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police force last fall and applied to be the permanent commissioner of Canada’s second-largest police organization. The government, however, announced the hiring of Toronto Police Superintendent Ron Taverner, prompting a legal battle. On Monday, Mr. Blair was “terminated” from his position as deputy commissioner after 32 years with the force. The Ford government was quick to say Mr. Blair’s firing wasn’t politically motivated, but was recommended by a senior bureaucrat who once worked with Supt. Taverner in the Toronto police force. Later, inside the legislature, Community Safety Minister Sylvia Jones accused Mr. Blair of breaching both his oath of office and potentially the Police Services Act by communicating with the media without permission and releasing a letter to the province’s Ombudsman that contained confidential information. Doug Ford Year One: What’s happened so far in the new Ontario “He has violated his duties and the obligations he is supposed to uphold as a public servant,” Ms. Jones said. “He used his role and uniform for his own desire to be the commissioner of the OPP.” Mr. Blair did not respond to request for comment on Monday. NDP Leader Andrea Horwath accused Mr. Ford of taking revenge on Mr. Blair. “It stinks. It’s disgusting, and it’s inappropriate,” Ms. Horwath said. “What Mr. Blair has done is sounded an alarm bell on a Premier who thinks he should be able to manipulate the independence of the Ontario police.” Ms. Jones’s defence in the legislature of the veteran officer’s termination came less than an hour after she told reporters she couldn’t provide details about why he was fired but that her deputy minister, Mario Di Tommaso, recommended the termination. It was then approved by the public-service commission, a committee of senior public servants that oversees all human-resource matters. Cabinet on Monday approved the termination by an order-in-council. Before being hired by Mr. Ford’s government last October, Mr. Di Tommaso was a staff superintendent at the Toronto Police Service and was Supt. Taverner’s commanding officer when he left. Mr. Di Tommaso was also part of the three-person committee that selected Supt. Taverner for the top job. "I think it’s important that we understand that there was zero political influence on this decision. For me to start questioning my deputy minister would have been absolutely inappropriate,” Ms. Jones told reporters on Monday. In December, Mr. Blair launched a legal suit, challenging the government’s decision to give the OPP’s top job to Supt. Taverner, and asking the court to order the provincial Ombudsman to review the hiring. Mr. Blair recently filed additional internal OPP e-mails with the court, further detailing what he alleged were improper acts of interference by Mr. Ford. A memo obtained by The Globe and Mail shows that last Friday, Mr. Di Tommaso told Ms. Jones he recommended firing Mr. Blair because the officer did not heed the written caution that Mr. Di Tommaso sent him on Dec. 28. That correspondence advised the career OPP officer to cease citing sensitive police documents in his court case, “contrary to his legal and ethical responsibilities.” “… Given the nature of the conduct and Mr. Blair’s senior position, termination was the only acceptable recourse,” Mr. Di Tommaso wrote. Mr. Blair’s lawyer had responded to the Dec. 28 letter by saying that it was inappropriate, arguing that Mr. Di Tommaso is too enmeshed in the controversy to have direct dealings with his client. Last week, the union representing rank-and-file OPP officers also wrote to Mr. Di Tommaso to express concerns about a police-officer bodyguard of Mr. Ford’s being suddenly reassigned as a result of Mr. Blair’s legal action. On Thursday, the officer “was advised that he was being stood down from his duties,” Rob Jamieson, president of the Ontario Provincial Police Association, wrote in a Feb. 28 letter to the deputy minister. The police union head said that “we can only assume that this action is the direct result of his name being mentioned in several media reports” flowing from the lawsuit by Mr. Blair. Supt. Taverner has deferred taking the OPP job pending a continuing investigation by the province’s Integrity Commissioner into the hiring process that led to his appointment. Mr. Ford has said he believes the committee selected the best person for the job, and that he did not interfere in the hiring process. Mr. Blair, who was also a front-runner for the position, went public with his concerns in December, alleging that “inappropriate political interference or cronyism” could affect OPP operations. In his filings and correspondence, he alleged that the Premier’s Office directed a sole-sourced “off-the-books” request for the OPP to refit an executive van for the Premier’s use. Mr. Blair’s most recent court filings, made on Feb. 15, include internal e-mails about Mr. Ford’s concerns about his police bodyguards and an estimate for the van overhaul. The Premier’s Office says, however, he should not be accessing those records and making them public. Doug Ford, Year One: A recap of Ontario’s tumultuous 12 months Ford’s plan for mobile-office van has not moved ahead, retrofitter says Doug Ford demanded changes to his OPP security detail, according to court filings Follow Colin Freeze and Laura Stone on Twitter @colinfreeze @l_stone	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1834
__label__wiki	0.763615	0.763615	This article is more than 1 year old In the dilapidated cemeteries of Paris, a grave is only for the rich Shortage of space in city cemeteries means most Parisians are shipped to suburbs after death Kim Willsher Paris Sun 7 Oct 2018 03.00 EDT Last modified on Wed 10 Oct 2018 04.52 EDT Père Lachaise cemetery in Paris. Photograph: Bruno De Hogues/Getty Even the dead, it seems, cannot escape the rocketing property prices of Paris. A shortage of burial plots means the wealthy are being asked to stump up as much as €15,528 for a place in a city cemetery while the poor are being shipped out to the banlieues. Even fame and wealth, however, cannot guarantee a final resting place in one of Paris’s 14 inner-city cemeteries, such as Père Lachaise, where Chopin, Balzac, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf and Jim Morrison are interred. There are about 14,000 deaths in Paris every year, with 5,000 requests to be buried at city cemeteries. But authorities say there are now only 150 paid-for places available a year. A report by Cour des Comptes, the state auditors, last week declared Paris cemeteries “saturated”. “The freeing up of plots can only happen by taking back concessions that have expired and have not been renewed by the families, or, in the case of in-perpetuity concessions, when the tomb is in a state of abandonment,” it said. This was complicated by many of the old abandoned tombs, including many at Père Lachaise, being listed buildings, it added. Père Lachaise attracts two million visitors a year and contains 70,000 tombs and about a million bodies. Its paths are scattered with horse chestnuts and many older sepulchres are abandoned, their grand stone porticos, intricate carvings, statues and wrought-iron decorations dilapidated and rusty. Dozens of graves have crumbled into overgrown stones. Opened in 1804 on land acquired from Louis XIV’s confessor, after whom it was named, the site was not popular until Napoleon had the body of Louise de Lorraine, Henri III’s wife, moved there as well as the remains of the poet Jean de la Fontaine, the dramatist Molière, and celebrated lovers Héloise and Abelard. The grand mausoleums built before 1900 are listed and cannot be touched. The Cour des Comptes found the shortage of space in Paris’s 14 cemeteries had been compounded because up to 97% of plots had been sold in perpetuity. The rarity of remaining plots has sent prices soaring. Between 2008 and last year, the cost of an in-perpetuity grave rose 40% from €11,086 to €15,528. The Cour said many families were opting for shorter concessions, but the cost of these had also risen to between €414 and €2,229 for a one-metre-square plot. “The very high cost price of funeral concessions inevitably leads to the reserving of burials for the more well-off,” the report concluded, suggesting city authorities begin “a programme to take back concessions … to cope with the need for new places in the coming decade”. The Cour said that city authorities should manage cemeteries “to allow everyone living in, dying in or having a tomb in Paris to be buried there”. It added: “The city is yet to set out its main objectives concerning the management of the cemeteries.” By law, each French commune must provide an individual grave for every deceased person for a period of five years. After that, the bones can be removed to a general ossuary. The cemetery does not have to be within the commune, and authorities have established six cemeteries outside the city where most Parisians are buried. Pierre Larribe of France’s Confederation of Funeral Parlours said Parisian families were often shocked to discover they could not bury loved ones in the capital. “Plots in cemeteries in Paris intra muros are expensive because they are rare. This means concessions in cemeteries inside Paris are sold to those who have money and the poor are sent somewhere else. Now space is so rare even those who can afford it can’t always get a place unless they already have a family tomb. Paris city hall has chosen to overcome this by buying land so inhabitants can be buried outside Paris. This is a political choice and we don’t get involved, but it does lead to criticism that Paris has become elitist and doesn’t want its poor.” He added: “People are often surprised to learn this, but these things need to be discussed before death. Unfortunately, in France death is still a taboo subject.” Pénélope Komitès, the deputy mayor in charge of cemeteries, said Paris’s authorities were working on freeing more space but did not have the money to repair the abandoned tombs. She said city hall was seeking new legislation to allow it to take over abandoned graves and resell them as shorter-term concessions. She denied that the city was pushing the deceased poor to the suburbs. “Not at all. Historically, from the time of Napoleon when there was an increase in the population of Paris and consequently an increase in the number of dead, cemeteries were sited outside the city. Today, if you take the price of burial plots in other cities they are the same. “We are trying to find ways of ensuring people who are Paris residents can be buried in Paris.”	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1835
__label__wiki	0.824462	0.824462	Home News A nightmare within a nightmare: Taking on sexual and gender-based violence in humanitarian crises A nightmare within a nightmare: Taking on sexual and gender-based violence in humanitarian crises Author: UNFPA UNFPA holds sessions raising awareness about gender-based violence, and the availability of support services, in a displacement camp in Yemen. © UNFPA Yemen SANA’A, Yemen/OSLO, Norway – When Maram* showed up at her parents' house, battered and bruised by her husband, her mother urged her to be less stubborn, more obedient – anything to avoid a divorce. It was a nightmare within a nightmare. Her country, Yemen, has been trapped in a grinding conflict for years. The crisis has left women and girls more vulnerable than ever. The prevalence of gender-based violence often increases in times of crisis, as protection mechanisms break down, support services falter and stresses on families mount. In Yemen, reports of gender-based violence increased 36 per cent between 2016 and 2017. And as communities grapple with economic collapse, some parents are even resorting to marrying their daughters off as child brides. "It is a societal issue that demands urgent effort," said Dr. Natalia Kanem. Photograph by Stine Østby This was Maram’s fate. She was forced to marry at age 16. Her husband was abusive from the start, humiliating her by publicly calling her infertile, then refusing to allow her to see a gynaecologist. “Then he changed, accusing me of taking birth control pills without his knowledge, insisting on it. A few months later, I was pregnant but he was not happy then, either. He seemed not to want to be a father,” she recalled. Then he began to beat her. “He would throw things at me, anything he found in front of him, for trivial reasons like I hadn’t salted his food enough or I woke him up or I spoke while he watched television,” she said. Widespread but overlooked Sexual and gender-based violence is widespread in emergency settings, yet protection from this form of violence remains severely underfunded, at less than 1 per cent of all funds channelled to humanitarian assistance. Last week, the Governments of Norway, Iraq, Somalia, the United Arab Emirates, as well as UN OCHA, UNFPA, the International Committee of the Red Cross and other partners, held a ground-breaking collaboration calling for commitments and funding to end these abuses. The two-day conference brought together delegations from 90 countries, as well as top United Nations officials, Nobel Peace Price Laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege and many civil society representatives. “UNFPA is on the frontlines, coordinating prevention and response efforts and, with our partners, providing life-saving sexual and reproductive health care and specialized services to survivors in countries affected by humanitarian crises,” UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Natalia Kanem, said at the event. “Yet with rising needs outpacing current resources, more and longer-term funding, including for women’s organizations, is needed to build a more effective response.” Twenty-one donors at the conference announced a total of $363 million to address sexual and gender-based violence, UN OCHA announced on Friday. Psychosocial support is one important component of interventions addressing gender-based violence. Other parts include health services, awareness-raising, legal support and economic empowerment. © UNFPA Hundreds of commitments were also made relating to strengthening standards and legal frameworks, operational support, and services for vulnerable persons and survivors of violence. Help is out there Maram benefited from the kinds of services that will be strengthened and expanded through these commitments. Her marriage reached a breaking point after four years, when her grandmother gave her a piece of paper containing a mysterious prayer. She thought Maram and her husband were cursed, and believed the prayer would protect Maram. But her husband found it and accused Maram of witchcraft. After she returned home from delivering their second baby, he demanded her parents take her away. He kept their children. Maram lost all hope until she learned about a hotline operated by the Family Counselling and Development Foundation, a UNFPA partner. She called the hotline, and counsellors helped her receive psychosocial services, as well as legal services. With this help, she was able to regain custody of her children and receive alimony. UNFPA is in the process of scaling up services for survivors of gender-based violence, including through the Family Counselling and Development Foundation. Last year, two new centres opened up, providing mental health support to more than 7,000 survivors of gender-based violence, and to more than 9,000 other cases. More than 13,000 cases were handled through the nation-wide, toll-free hotline. UNFPA’s protection services for women in Yemen are supported by Canada, the European Union, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates. As for Maram, she says that regaining custody of her children has been a turning point. When her divorce was finalized, she was not devastated, as she had feared. Instead, she celebrated. She went on to complete her high school studies, and has enrolled in university. *Name changed for protection reasons Population : 29.6 mil Maternal Mortality Ratio Contraceptives prevalence rate Population aged 10-24 Youth secondary school enrollment Boys 54% Girls 40% Urgent support needed for violence-affected women and girls in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Life-saving services at risk as humanitarian funding dries up in Yemen Joy after a frightening preterm delivery in Liberia UNFPA and Philips reach important milestone to benefit 570,000 mothers and newborns in Republic of the Congo This local initiative is part of the wider global partnership between Philips and UNFPA, launched in 2019. West Darfur Flash Report #2; 7-13 January 2020 Humanitarian partners continue to assist people affected by inter-communal violence between Massalit and Arab tribespeople in and around El Geneina town, where a dispute in Krinding IDP camp (approx. West Darfur Flash Report #1; 28 Dec - 6 Jan Since 28 December 2019, a dispute between Massalit and Arab tribesmen in Krinding displacement camp (about 3 km east of El Geneina), has fueled a series of incidents and increased tensions in and around El Geneina, West Darfur, resulting in widespread internal displacement.	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1836
__label__wiki	0.590031	0.590031	AZE 2000/002: National Immunization Programme Evaluation (Azerbaijan, 1999) Author: Wylie, A.; Benesh, O. It has now been almost a decade since Azerbaijan has declared itself to be an independent republic. Five years have passed since the National Immunization Programme (NIP) made significant changes in its operational protocols. The NIP has thus had adequate time to adjust to the revamped social situation and the new policies that frame the environment in which the program is currently conducted. The relatively mature stage at which the NIP is currently positioned sets the stage for an effective, informative evaluation. It can be reasonably expected that the evaluation will produce results that reflect the status of a program that has passed through a change period and has reached operational equilibrium. This report describes the first major evaluation of the Azerbaijan NIP that has been conducted since Azerbaijan declared independence in 1991. The objectives of the evaluation were defined as follows: 1. To estimate the vaccination coverage with EPI antigens (BCG, OPV, DPT, Measles), program utilization and program continuity, regionally and nationwide 2. To describe the current status of a variety of factors related to the delivery of immunization services in selected regions of Azerbaijan, where conditions for delivery of health services are expected to be different. Two major types of studies for the assessment of the National Immunization Program in Azerbaijan were used. The first involved obtaining precise estimates of the coverage of the EPI antigens - those that form the core package of vaccines that are recommended by the WHO - among children aged 15 to 26 months. A national immunization coverage survey was conducted using a randomized multi-stage cluster design. During this survey, 12,645 households were visited in 5 defined regions of Azerbaijan. A total number of 801 eligible children were identified, from which 43 were excluded afterwards because of doubts in terms of quality. The second study was targeted to assessing a variety of important factors concerned with the qualitative aspects of the delivery of vaccine services. This section of the assessment consisted of an investigation of aspects of the programme such as Immunization Services delivery, Cold Chain and Logistics, and Injection Safety during visits to medical facilities, the community, and to district CHEs, selected according to criteria that reflect a variety of local and operational situations, by interview, inspection of records and observation of work. Information on these aspects of the vaccination programme was collected in a service delivery survey that gathered data from a purposive sample of facilities that were drawn from 15 rural districts and 5 cities of Azerbaijan. One of the goals of this evaluation was to build local capacity to conduct such assessments independent of external assistance in the future. External consultants assisted NIP personnel at the beginning (design period), in the middle (sampling and training of the field personnel), and at the end (analysis and report writing) of the evaluation process. Looking back at the process used during this evaluation, it appears that while appreciable efforts were made to combine internal and external approaches, methodological problems arose from insufficient technical support to the MOH during the conduct of the survey. The experience of this evaluation suggests that technical support is necessary at all stages of the evaluation process if the product is to achieve maximum utility. Vaccination coverage rates calculated from data extracted from children's medical records remain the most reliable measure of coverage in most countries. While patient medical documentation in Azerbaijan is not as comprehensive as in the West, it is still of reasonably high quality. After a child was identified during the household visit, surveyors went to the local health facility to find out documentation with his vaccination records. The Immunization Card (IC) was present in 24.9% of the homes of children aged 15-26 months. The use of the IC varies considerably among regions, ranging from a low of 10.5% in rural highlands to 48.2% in assisted IDP. Children who possess the IC at home show higher rates of complete and timely immunization at 58.3% than those who did not possess an IC, at 45.9%. The percentage of children who have a BCG scar varies significantly across regions from a low 28% in Nahichevan to a high 71% in Urban. The prevalence of the BCG scar among surveyed children does not correspond to the vaccination coverage figures as measured through guardians' report and documentation. The high discrepancy of 45% between reported by guardians' vaccination coverage rates and prevalence of BCG scar was identified in rural high lands region, while in the others, it ranges from a low 15% in urban and 22% in rural low lands to 32-33% among IDP and in Nahicevan. It is worth mentioning that the rate of 15% in urban is close with expected scare failure rate after a successful immunization. While in the other regions, the results suggest that either the vaccination coverage rates estimated in this survey are inaccurate (i.e., overestimates), or that an unacceptably high proportion of children are not efficiently vaccinated with BCG in Azerbaijan, especially in Nahicevan, among IDP and in rural high lands. The national immunization program does provide OPV0 at birth and National Immunization Days were conducted in the country during the spring in 1997-1999. Estimated vaccination coverage with OPV0 was 73.3% for national level, but varies from 49% - assisted IDP to 82% - urban population. The proportion of children who received 2 OPV doses during an NID was 59.4% at national level, that is, much lesser than the reported figures for 1997-1998. The worst OPV NID coverage was identified among Nahicevan children - 9%. For rural population and assisted IDP, the figures vary from 46 to 57%, and only in urban children the estimated coverage was 80%. Another attempt to assess the protection of children against polio was made by calculating the proportion of children who received at least 3 OPV doses given by routine immunization or NID. The estimated coverage does increase in all regions, but is still less than 90% among children from Nahicevan (75%), assisted IDP and rural high lands (88%). According to survey findings presented, the proportion of children vaccinated before the age of twelve months (fifteen months for measles) is significantly lower than crude coverage rates for all antigens except BCG. The differences between the antigen-specific crude coverage rates and timely coverage rates range from 8.1% for OPV to 13.6% for measles. Less than two out of every three children are fully immunized according to acceptable time limits established by the NIP. Excepting BCG vaccination, national figures for valid immunization coverage by one year dropped down to 72.4% for DPT3, 66.9% for measles and 50.59% for fully immunized. Overall, every second child in the country is not fully immunized with valid doses within the required time. The situation is more dramatic in Nahicevani and among IDPs, where coverage by individual antigens is from 51 to 68%, and fully immunized with valid doses by one year are only 34-40% of the children. The national estimate of the drop-out rate for DPT1-DPT3 is 3.9%. The lowest drop-out rate is registered among urban children and the highest (9%) in Nahicevan. It is worth mentioning that country estimates of OPV1-OPV3 drop-out rate are higher (8.4%) in spite of the fact that DPT and OPV vaccines should be administered to the child the same day. DPT1-Measles and OP1-OPV3 drop-out rates are close to 10% or more in all country regions except Urban. These findings suggest that an important proportion of children receive the first dose from the EPI schedule (i.e., DPT1) but then fail to complete the entire EPI schedule (the measles vaccine is the final in a series of vaccines recommended for administration over the first 15 months of a child's life). Guardians who reported that their child was completely or partially unimmunized were asked to state the primary reason for their child's unimmunized status. Half of the total is from two main types of reasons: the child was said to have been ill at the time, or lack of knowledge about the needed immunization or dosage. Taken together, these results suggest that the revision of the immunization service delivery system could significantly increase vaccination coverage through the increase of program use and reduction of drop-out rates. CEE/CIS	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1837
__label__wiki	0.873614	0.873614	Sergei Prokofieff Works by Sergei Prokofieff 84 Sergei Prokofieff: 6 Lieder Sergei Prokofieff: Peter und der Wolf for narrator and orchestra Sergei Prokofieff: Suite op. 81a from the opera "Semyon Kotko" (1941) All works (84) Sergei Prokofieff biography Sergei Prokofieff was born in Sontzovka, near Ekaterinoslav, on 23 April 1891 and received his first musical training from his pianist mother. His first composition was written at the age of seven, and for a while he studied privately with Reinhold Glière before entering the St Peterburg Conservatoire at the age of thirteen. His teachers there were Anna Essipova (piano), Anatol Liadov (harmony and counterpoint), Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (orchestration) and Nikolai Tcherepnin (conducting). He was outstanding both as a pianist and as a composer, and he graduated from the Conservatoire in 1914 excelling in both capacities, as soloist in his own First Piano Concerto – the modernity of which disconcerted the more conservative of the examiners, although it won him the Rubinstein Prize. That same year Prokofieff travelled to London, where Russian music was very fashionable: Chaliapin and Diaghilev were both active, but initial attempts to persuade Diaghilev to mount Prokofieff’s opera The Gambler were unsuccessful. Prokofieff returned to Russia and wrote two ballets for Diaghilev, Ala and Lolly (which Diaghilev refused) and Chout (intended as a replacement); other works from this period include the perennially popular Classical Symphony, Prokofieff’s First, and Violin Concerto No.1 – he had found his mature style very quickly. The turmoil of the Revolution (on which Prokofieff seems to have looked upon with some favour – though he later admitted he hardly realised what was at stake) drove him from Russia and early in 1918 he made his way to America; his stay in the west was to last for seventeen years. In the early 1920s he married the Spanish-born singer, Lina Llubera, and established himself in Paris, composing between international tours as a pianist. The works that emerged – the operas The Love of Three Oranges (1919) and The Fiery Angel (1919–27), the Second, Third and Fourth Symphonies (1924–25, 1928, 1929–30), the ballets Pas d’Acier (1925–26) and The Prodigal Son (1928–29) – showed that his style could embrace an enormous range of expression: from a childlike lyricism via fantastic whimsy and motoric rhythms to an angular expressionism – and Prokofieff was always an entirely natural melodist. In spite of a hugely successful visit to the Soviet Union in 1927, coinciding with a well-received production of The Love of Three Oranges, Prokofieff returned to the West once more, to his usual round of concertising and composing, writing and playing the last of his cycle of five piano concertos. In 1936 Prokofieff took the fateful decision to return to the Soviet Union – ‘like a chicken to the soup’, in the words of Dmitri Shostakovich. With his initial sympathy for the goals of Soviet society, he felt that the composer ought to offer something directly relevant to the people, and he cast around for suitably Soviet subjects. Although his massive Cantata for the 20th Anniversary of the October Revolution was rejected by a committee of Soviet censors, Prokofieff enjoyed considerable success as a composer of film scores (Stalin’s preferred art-form) and some of his best-known music first appeared for this medium: Lieutenant Kijé (1934) and the cantata Alexander Nevsky (1938–39), refashioned from his score for Eisenstein’s epic. For a few years he found renewed favour – with a 1940 staging of his now-classic ballet Romeo and Juliet, completed four years earlier – but in February 1948 his career came to a crashing halt when the ‘Zhdanovshchina’ that heralded a tightening of state control over cultural affairs condemned him, Shostakovich and several others as ‘formalists’. Prokofieff had suffered severe concussion in a fall in 1945, with permanent effects on his health, and his precarious physical condition combined with political disfavour to make his last years unhappy ones, despite the championship of some courageous young musicians, Mstislav Rostropovich and Sviatoslav Richter among them. Although he continued to compose right up to his death, he was denied one final satisfaction: his death, on 5 March 1953, occurred only hours before that of Stalin. The 125th anniverary of Prokofieff's birth falls in 2016. Source: Boosey & Hawkes Exile and Persecution David Fennessy Francis Burt	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1839
__label__cc	0.52904	0.47096	USERL's Board of Directors USERL's Board of Directors consists of 2 members. The Board of Directors is the governing body of USERL. They set the policies for the organization, monitor the organization’s operations and their effectiveness, serve as public figures for the organization (fundraising, by directly donating to the non-profit and soliciting donations from others and advocating for USERL), and ensure legal and ethical integrity. Jennifer Hack - USERL Executive Director, Board Secretary A 30 plus year veteran in the Equestrian community, Jennifer graduated from the State University of New York with a degree in Elementary Education in 1993. She is a graduate H-A from the United States Pony Club, Inc. and was been a riding instructor, clinician, and judge for the past 25 years, specializing in difficult horses. Jennifer came to USERL in 2001, initially volunteering to train USERL horses available for adoption. Since that time, she has, at one time or another, held almost every position within the league, from transporter to adoption and foster coordinator, to regional director. In 2005, Jennifer was named the Investigations Director for USERL, and appointed as Executive Director in 2006. She has 10 years of experience in Equine Cruelty Investigations, is certified in Body Condition Scoring by Code III Associates and holds additional certifications from the University of MO Law Enforcement Training Institute, Wake Technical Community College Continuing Education and the NCSU Extension Horse Protection Officers Short Course. Jennifer developed, implemented and was an instructor in the USERL - Equine Cruelty Investigation Course which instructed Animal Control Officers and Law Enforcement officials in performing equine cruelty investigations. Bruce Wagman - Board Chair For almost three decades, Bruce Wagman has been using his legal education and well-honed skills to help animals in all sectors of society, and benefit both society and the animals themselves. He is the only lawyer running an exclusive animal law practice in a major United States firm. He litigates, drafts animal-friendly legislation, oversees rescue operations, and consults clients who care for and protect animals. He has published two major works, the leading casebook for law schools nationwide -- Animal Law: Cases and Materials -- and a global survey of animal laws, A Worldview of Animal Law, the only global survey of animal law. Bruce also founded Project Chimps, a chimpanzee sanctuary that is home to chimpanzees retired from a research laboratory. Bruce’s forte is the kind of creative lawyering it takes to fit animal interests into the legal world, and his clients regularly applaud his ability to model solutions and take on the toughest problems. His practice covers a broad range of animal-related legal issues -- including cases involving the use of animals in entertainment, biomedical research, animal agriculture/food production, animal cruelty, and wildlife control. He has a long history of wide-ranging “impact litigation,” but he also loves to work with individuals on cases involving dog bites, animal custody disputes, and injuries to, and caused by, animals. Bruce brings an undeniable passion for each of his cases, a dedication to both his human clients and the animals involved, and he has a proven ability to turn that passion into winning arguments both in and out of the courtroom. He takes an “eyes on the prize” approach to all of his matters. Bruce’s clients include numerous animal protection organizations as well as private individuals. He has worked on behalf of many species, including alpacas, bears, birds, cats, chickens, chinchillas, chimpanzees, cows, deer, dogs, dolphins, ducks, elephants, elk, ferrets, geese, goats, gorillas, horses (domestic and wild), lions, mice, monkeys, pigs, rabbits, sharks, turkeys, whales, and wolves. Learn more about Bruce's work here: bios-wagman.pdf Find more detailed program and financial information on Guidestar USERL Corporate Office 1851 W. Erhinghaus St. Suite 146 info@userl.org The Power and the Passion to Provide Hope	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1841
__label__wiki	0.995282	0.995282	USL Team Network TRANSACTIONS: Energy FC Acquires Lopez from Galaxy II By USLChampionship.com Staff, 01/13/20, 3:09PM EST Ironman Greene re-signs with San Antonio; Atlanta adds young UVA standout Steedman Cuban forward Frank Lopez has scored 27 goals in 56 appearances in the USL Championship as he arrives with OKC Energy FC for the 2020 season. \| Photo courtesy Darren Abate / San Antonio FC OKLAHOMA CITY – OKC Energy FC announced on Monday it had acquired forward Frank Lopez from the LA Galaxy II, pending league and federation approval. The terms of the transfer will remain undisclosed. “He’s a known commodity, and he’s a proven goal scorer in this league,” said Energy FC Head Coach John Pascarella. “He’s feisty, persistent and can be very demanding of his teammates, but those are great qualities in my opinion.” Lopez scored eight goals in 14 appearances while on loan at San Antonio FC in the second half of 2019, tied for most on the team. After signing for LA Galaxy II in 2018, the striker found the back of the net 19 times in 42 appearances and boasts a scoring rate of a goal every 129.3 minutes during his time in the Championship. Prior to his move to the Galaxy II, Lopez played for his hometown academy FC Cienfuegos in Cuba. He defected to the United States during the 2015 Concacaf Men’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament where he was part of the Cuba U-23 Men’s National team, and subsequently joined the Miami Soccer Academy in 2015. GREENE RE-SIGNS WITH SAFC: One of the USL Championship’s regular season Ironmen in 2019, Kai Greene, has re-signed with San Antonio FC for the 2020 USL Championship season, pending league and federation approval, the team announced on Monday. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Greene played every minute of all 34 league matches with San Antonio last season, setting the club’s single-season minutes record with 3,060 after surpassing the previous record of 2,870 set by Darnell King in 2018. In addition, Greene’s 64 tackles won ranked first in the Western Conference and second in the USL Championship in 2019, marking the second time Greene has finished second in the league in tackles won (also, 2017 – 73 tackles). The 25-year-old also led SAFC in interceptions (48), tackles (103), aerial duels (156) and aerial duels won (102). The defender made the second-most passes on the club last season (1,726) while recording an 83.3 percent passing accuracy. Greene added one assist and 14 key passes from his defensive position. “I’m glad to be back in San Antonio,” said Greene. “We have some unfinished business to take care of and, we want to make the playoffs and fight for a championship. I’m thankful Alen believes in and trusts in me and I can’t wait to get the season started.” Greene joined SAFC prior to the 2019 season after previously playing for rivals RGV FC from 2016-18. Overall in his professional career, Greene has played in 102 USL Championship matches, tallying 8,431 minutes of action. ATLANTA ADDS UVA STANDOUT: Atlanta United 2 announced on Monday it has signed midfielder Daniel Steedman, pending league and federation approval. “Daniel is a versatile attacking player who has had a great college career,” said ATL UTD 2 Head Coach Stephen Glass. “We are delighted he has chosen to join our club as the first step in his professional career and further develop his talents.” Steedman, 19, was born in Glasgow, Scotland and moved to Charlotte, North Carolina where he played for the Charlotte Soccer Academy. While competing for CSA, Steedman was a USL Academy signing for the Charlotte Independence and made a pair of regular season appearances in the USL Championship in 2018. He then attended the University of Virginia where he played two years from 2018-19 and totaled five goals and seven assists. Steedman was named to the ACC All-Freshman Team in 2018 after appearing in 15 games and scoring two goals. Last fall, Steedman scored three goals and finished second on the team in assists with seven. The sophomore was vital to Virginia’s run through the 2019 NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Tournament as he recorded three assists and scored one goal in five games. He assisted the game-winning goal in a 2-1 win over Wake Forest in the Semifinals to send the Cavaliers to College Cup. Facing Georgetown in the Final, Steedman scored in the 58th minute to tie the match at 2-2. The game finished in a 3-3 draw and advanced to penalties where Steedman converted his penalty kick. Follow the USL Championship By USLChampionship.com Staff 01/13/2020, 3:09pm EST NEW ARRIVALS: Mendiola Leads Trio of San Diego Signings Former Galaxy Homegrown joined by Moshobane, Jaen in SD Loyal’s midfield corps WELCOME BACK: O’Connor Returns to Louisville in New Role By USLChampionship.com Staff 01/13/2020, 10:13am EST Former LouCity Head Coach appointed Executive Vice President of Development at club TRANSACTIONS: Tulsa Signs Young Nigerian International Saint Louis stalwart Fink returns for fifth season; Toros renew Beckford’s loan, add Mehlich USL Championship Unveils 2020 Schedule Special 10th anniversary season will see 595 games played over 33-week schedule WOVEN TOGETHER – New Mexico United’s Inaugural Season By USLChampionship.com Staff 12/25/2019, 6:50am EST Take an inside look at the impact of the first-year club as it embedded itself in its city and state 2019 USL Championship Fans’ Choice Save of the Year Winner Joe Kuzminsky's stop vs Nashville SC crowned save of the season 2019 USL Championship Fans’ Choice Goal of the Year Winner By USLChampionship.com Staff 12/16/2019, 12:30pm EST Tobenna Uzo's bicycle kick named top goal of the season 2019 USL Championship Fans’ Choice Save of the Year – Final It’s a Kuzminsky showdown for the best save of the year, which stop by the Battery’s ‘keeper gets your vote 2019 USL Championship Fans’ Choice Goal of the Year – Final Teammates square off for the title, will Da Costa or Uzo take the Goal of the Year crown? 2019 USL Championship Fans’ Choice Save of the Year – Round 3 Four saves remain in contention, which two get your vote to advance to the Final? Tag(s): News Transactions San Antonio FC OKC Energy FC Kai Greene Atlanta United 2 Frank Lopez ©2020 SportsEngine, Inc. This website is powered by the SportsEngine platform, but is owned by and subject to the USL Championship privacy policy.	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1842
__label__wiki	0.732282	0.732282	Are We In The Middle Of A Loneliness Epidemic? Posted By: The Foundation for Economic Education Jan 11, 2018, 2:47 pm “Our crowded, lengthy commutes are making us more lonely than ever.” “Eating alone is BAD for your health – especially if you’re a man, study shows.” “Japan’s solution to loneliness: virtual wives.” “Loneliness: a silent plague that is hurting young people most.” Lukas_Rychvalsky / Pixabay There is no lack of interest in the topic of loneliness, as these headlines indicate. But there’s less agreement amongst researchers about what can be done about it. "Loneliness is a major social, educational, economic, and health issue that will reach epidemic proportions by 2030," says Prof. Stephen Houghton of the University of Western Australia. "At the moment there are no interventions. Where are they? I can't find any." Loneliness Is Physically Bad for You According to a feature in a recent issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), loneliness — “defined as a distressing discrepancy between desired and actual levels of social contact” — appears to be a serious health risk for issues like cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer disease, stroke, and insomnia. One study claims that the health impact of loneliness is the equivalent of smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Nearly all the research indicates that loneliness can be devastating. It is believed, however, that the incidence of loneliness among the elderly has remained constant over the last 50 years at about 10 percent. But with the greying of the population, that percentile is due to change. “One of the issues that we need to pay attention to is that loneliness and social isolation are different,” says Julianne Holt-Lunstad, of Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. “Lonely people are not necessarily isolated, and isolated people are not necessarily lonely. But while they might be different, they carry similar health risks, she said, adding that she is concerned that “there may be a perception that as long as you don’t feel lonely, you’re fine.” Nearly all the research indicates that loneliness can be devastating. “You can be absolutely certain that loneliness messes up your quality of life,” Christina Victor of Brunel University, London, told JAMA. “It’s an unpleasant experience. It compromises well-being.” So, What's To Be Done? And the issue lies not only quality of life, but in the health system, too. In the UK Helen Stokes-Lampard, Chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners, has warned that loneliness threatens to overwhelm the government health system. "Social isolation and loneliness are akin to a chronic long-term condition in terms of the impact they have on our patients' health and wellbeing. GPs see patients, many of whom are widowed, who have multiple health problems like diabetes, hypertension and depression, but often their main problem isn't medical, they're lonely... If nothing is done, loneliness will, inevitably, take its toll on the entire healthcare system." Unfortunately, intuitive solutions, like creating an army of “befrienders” to visit lonely people, don’t necessarily work. Studies have shown that this may help, but the results are not statistically significant. Around Christmas time, campaigns to befriend some individuals in the army of lonely people (usually the elderly) spring up. It’s a generous gesture – but how much good will it actually do in the end? Remarkably, most of the academic studies and media surveys ignore the fundamental question: what kind of society creates a vulnerability to loneliness? The answer seems obvious: a society where families are small and fractured. When the elderly have several children to support them and do not bear the burden of shattered relationships, loneliness will surely be less of a problem. But admitting this runs against the grain. Politicians and policy-makers would have to admit that allowing divorce and encouraging small families has been a colossal mistake. Even so, it might be easier than buying anti-depressants for a growing proportion of the population. Reprinted from Intellectual Takeout Michael Cook likes bad puns, bushwalking and black coffee. He did a BA at Harvard University in the US where it was good for networking, but moved to Sydney where it wasn’t. He also did a PhD on an obscure corner of Australian literature. He has worked as a book editor and magazine editor and has published articles in magazines and newspapers in the US, the UK and Australia. Currently he is the editor of BioEdge, a newsletter about bioethics, and MercatorNet. He also writes a bioethics column for Australasian Science and contributes occasional op-ed pieces to newspapers and websites in the US, UK and Australia. Psychologists Answer Why Sudden Richness Is Often Followed By Loneliness How Sleep Deprivation And Loneliness May Be Linked Loneliness Causes Health Problems And Serious Heart Problems Info-Graphs loneliness More Deadly Than Obesity [INFOGRAPHIC]	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1845
__label__cc	0.527864	0.472136	My Fair Princess Excerpt!! March 31, 2016 March 31, 2016 by VanessaKelly MY FAIR PRINCESS, the first book in The Improper Princesses Series, will be out on August 30th. From now until August, I’ll be posting chapter-by-chapter excerpts at least once a month, right up to a few weeks before release day. That means you’ll be able to read a good chunk of the book before it even hits the shelves! Today’s excerpt is Chapter 2. If you haven’t already read Chapter 1, just click here. So, without further ado, please meet my hero, the Duke of Leverton. Charles Valentine Penley, Sixth Duke of Leverton, hastily stepped off the curb and into the street, narrowly avoiding collision with three little boys barreling down the pavement on their way home from the park. As much as he could appreciate their high spirits, they were covered in mud, and one generally didn’t make social calls looking as if one had been rolling around in the stables. “Slow down, you little hellions,” Kates yelled from the seat of the curricle. “You almost knocked His Grace flat on his arse.” Kates, an excellent groom, occasionally forgot himself as his rather disreputable origins in the London stews bubbled to the surface. “No need to shout,” Charles said. “They might have spooked the horses. And you all but scared the wits out of the poor things, jumpin’ off the curb like that,” Kates added in an accusatory tone. In his world, nothing was worse than ruffling the high-strung nerves of the animals under his care. “How dreadful of me,” Charles said. “Do you think I should apologize to them?” When Kates was upset, his resemblance to a sad-eyed basset hound verged on the remarkable. “Now, no need to make a jest out of it, Yer Grace. You know this pair hates goin’ out in all this wind. It’s well-nigh a gale, I tell you.” As if to underscore the point, a stiff breeze swirled down Brook Street, kicking up both dust and the skirts of the three nursemaids hurrying after their ill-behaved charges. Two were young and pretty and smiled flirtatiously as they passed, murmuring apologies for any inconvenience the boys might have caused. Charles gave them a polite smile before turning back to Kates. “Very well, you may return to Grosvenor Square now. I’m not sure how long I’ll be staying, and God forbid I should keep the horses out in a hurricane.” It was merely a blustery day, an unseasonably cool one in an unseasonably cool spring. Still, it felt good to be outside. Only recently returned from his estate in Lincolnshire, Charles had spent the last several days buried up to his eyeballs in paperwork in his parliamentary offices. He already missed the long rides, the crisp, clean air, and the quieter, more ordered way of life in the country. Kates cast an assessing glance at the slate-gray sky. “Are you sure, sir? It looks as if it might be comin’ on rain. You don’t want to be gettin’ them boots wet. Jobbins will be pitchin’ a fit if you do.” “Let me explain something, Kates. I’m the duke, and Jobbins is the valet. I pay his wages. I do not pay him to pitch a fit.” The groom eyed him uncertainly. “If you say so, Yer Grace.” The staff at Leverton House lived in terror of Jobbins, who’d been around since Noah’s Flood and who had a knack for reducing even the butler to grudging compliance. Jobbins had acquired his intimidating manner from his previous master, the Fifth Duke of Leverton. Unlike that duke, however, Jobbins had a heart. Charles had always found it rather amazing that his valet treated him with more genuine affection than his own father had. Charles took pity on his clearly worried groom. “Would you rather the horses get wet or me?” Kates darted another alarmed glance at the sky, then at the patiently waiting pair. “Right you are, sir. I’d best be getting these two safely home.” While Kates set a brisk trot down Brook Street, Charles turned to mount the steps of the building in front of him. The handsome brick and stucco townhouse had belonged to the Marburys for as long as he could recall, although it had been rented until Lady Marbury and her family’s recent return to England after many years abroad. They were his family too, as he had to remind himself. He and Lady Marbury were cousins a few times removed on his father’s side, and Lady Marbury’s daughter, now the widow of an Italian aristocrat, had been married at a young age to one of Charles’s maternal uncles. That union had only lasted a few years before his uncle died of a heart attack in the bed of a notorious courtesan. The young dowager duchess had then gone on to scandalous escapades of her own—so scandalous, in fact, that the Marburys had taken their errant daughter and decamped to the Continent, settling first in Naples and then Sicily. They had remained there for well over twenty years, even after the death of Lord Marbury. Why they had returned now—and why Charles had been so peremptorily summoned by Lady Marbury—was a mystery that instilled a certain caution. But they were family, and Penleys always put family first. That lesson had been drummed into his head from an early age and wasn’t one he was likely to forget. A liveried footman ushered him in with a quiet greeting, taking his hat and gloves. A moment later, an extremely correct butler appeared from the back of the house to escort him to Lady Marbury. The surroundings exuded an atmosphere of quiet, familiar elegance. Charles had visited the house often as a child, and he could almost imagine nothing had changed since those long-ago days, before the family’s ignominious fall from grace and social exile from England. The butler led him to the back of the house, to what he vaguely recalled was Lady Marbury’s private sitting room. That was interesting, since he’d been expecting to make a formal call. After all, the last time he’d seen her had been when he was a callow youth of eighteen, on the Grand Tour with his tutor. Much had changed since then, including the fact that Charles was now Duke of Leverton. After a quick tap on the door, the butler announced him. Charles entered the small room and came to a halt, feeling as if he’d stepped back in time. The furnishings hadn’t altered a jot. Even the yellow swags draping the windows looked the same, albeit rather faded. He remembered the ornate French bracket clock on the mantel and the portrait of a previous earl of Marbury, painted by Romney, hung over the fireplace. It made him feel like a child again, not a sensation he relished. A soft laugh jerked him out of his reverie. “It’s uncanny, isn’t it? I almost felt like a young woman when I walked into this room. We have been away for much too long.” Lady Marbury stood there, elegantly attired in a style more French than English. Her clear blue eyes regarded him with amusement, and a welcoming smile lit up her handsome, barely lined face. Only the white hair under a dainty lace cap gave testament to her age of more than seventy years. Her life had not always been easy, but she had certainly retained much of her beauty and quiet grace. Her smile slid into a grin. “Charles, it’s very good to see you again. I do hope, however, that my appearance has not struck you dumb. Have I aged so much that you no longer recognize me?” “Please forgive me,” he said, taking her hand. “I truly was struck dumb by your youthful appearance. You’ve hardly aged a day.” “What nonsense.” She stretched up and pressed a fleeting kiss to his cheek. “You too have changed a great deal. You’ve grown into a handsome man, which is hardly surprising since you were a good-looking and charming boy.” He mentally blinked at her affectionate compliment. The Lady Marbury he remembered was not a woman prone to such high praise and flattery. And no one would have ever labeled him charming—awkward and tongue-tied was more like it. True, he’d acquired social polish over the years. But since Lady Marbury wouldn’t know that, her words made him even more suspicious. He knew her to be a brilliant woman and the true force behind her husband’s political career before their exile to Sicily. Lady Marbury had always been the canny one, a fact he must not forget. “Please sit, Charles,” she said, waving him to an armchair covered in gently faded but still beautiful embroidery. She took the claw-footed settee across from him. “I hope you’ll forgive our rather shabby appearance. We’ve not yet had the chance to redecorate.” “There’s nothing shabby about it, my lady. It’s charming and very . . . homey.” “That’s one way of putting it,” she said in a dry tone that sounded more like her. “And, please, there is no need for such formality between us. If you keep referring to me as ‘my lady,’ I shall be obliged to refer to you as Your Grace. You used to call me Aunt Lucy, after all.” He refrained from expressing polite incredulity. Charles had sometimes called her Aunt Lucy when he was a boy, more to annoy his elders than anything else. Neither the Marburys nor his parents had encouraged such informalities. “As you wish, Aunt Lucy,” he said. “Now, how may I be of assistance to you?” Her eyebrows lifted a tick. “Why would you assume I’m in want of assistance? Perhaps I simply wished to see one of my nearest relations after so many years away from home.” “Are we such near relations? I will have to check the family Bible.” He pretended to ruminate for a few seconds. “Although I suppose you must be referring to your daughter’s marriage to my uncle which, as I recall, was extremely short-lived.” She blinked, but then her eyes warmed with laughter. “How wretched of you to point that out. Are you suggesting that I’m doing it rather too brown?” He gave her a half smile. No point in letting Aunt Lucy think she could push him about for her own purposes. Once, he had been very easy to manipulate, but those days were long gone. “Perish the thought,” he said. “Your missive, however, seemed to carry a rather urgent undertone. Forgive me if I assumed incorrectly.” Warmth lingered in her gaze. “You would be wrong, you know. I am happy to see you. But you are correct—I do need your help. I was simply trying to figure out the most successful line of approach.” “Directly, I would think. There’s no need to beat around the bush with me.” “I’d forgotten how blunt and honest you were as a boy.” “I believe you mean clumsy.” “No, that was your father’s assessment, not mine. I did not agree with him.” He nodded his thanks, not wishing to encourage that discussion. Charles was well aware of his late father’s opinion of him. “Besides,” she continued, “I understand that you are now a paragon of courtesy and good taste. Peerless Penley, is that not what people call you?” They did, and he hated it. But like many things in life, he’d learned to turn it to his advantage. “Also Perfect Penley and Impeccable Penley. You have your pick.” She nodded. “Yes, I’ve heard those as well. Your reputation as a leader of the ton is quite formidable.” Now they were getting to it. “And is that why you seek my help?” “Let me ring for tea before I explain.” He held up a hand. “Perhaps we can dispense with the social formalities just this once, despite my fearsome reputation. Please, Aunt, speak freely.” As much as he’d learned to value the social niceties, he sometimes found them irksome and time-consuming. She eyed him dubiously. “Very well. Perhaps it’s best if we have tea once my granddaughter joins us.” Surely she didn’t mean . . . “Are you referring to Miss Gillian Dryden?” “I am.” Her answer held a touch of defiance. “You brought her back to England with you?” He couldn’t keep an incredulous note from his voice. His aunt starched up, looking every bit the imperious aristocrat he remembered. “Is there some reason why my daughter and I shouldn’t bring Gillian home?” Besides the fact that she was the bastard daughter of the Duke of Cumberland, the Prince Regent’s brother? But, of course, he would never be so rude as to state it so bluntly. “Forgive me. I simply assumed her to be married and living in Sicily. She’s . . . twenty-two by now?” “Twenty-one. And I think you can guess why she’s not married.” “I’m sorry. I had no desire to offend.” He offered her a wry smile. “Clearly, my reputation is not so well deserved after all.” She drummed her fingers on her knee. “That is certainly not what I was given to understand.” Now they were going around in circles, an even bigger waste of time. “Is it Miss Dryden you wish to speak to me about?” She let out a sigh that sounded both weary and worried. “Forgive me for biting off your head. It’s been a long two months.” “I have no doubt your travels were taxing. Nor could it have been easy to return home after so many years abroad.” Although decades had passed since the Marburys left England, the scandal that had forced them away was still not forgotten. Aunt Lucy’s gaze softened. “Yes, England is still home, for all that. Despite the difficulties, I am happy to be back here in my declining years.” “Good Lord. I had no idea you were verging on such decrepitude.” She let out a reluctant laugh. “That, my dear Charles, was anything but polite.” “No, but I needed to point out that you are anything but in decline. Your remarks suggest, however, that not everyone is happy that you’ve returned. Meaning your granddaughter, I presume?” “How disgustingly perceptive of you. I shall have to remember that. Yes, Gillian is not taking the transition well. And I won’t pretend that we’re not having problems because of that.” “Because of her, er, status, or because she’s not terribly familiar with English manners and customs?” Aunt Lucy sighed again, but this time it was the sound of exasperation. “Both, although her behavior is the more vexing of the two at this point.” “I wouldn’t have thought that possible.” In a woman of the upper classes, the stain of illegitimacy was an almost insurmountable obstacle. “Anything is possible with Gillian,” she said, shaking her head. “What do you remember of her? He thought back to his visit to Sicily over twelve years ago. Although he’d stayed with the Marburys at their charming villa on the outskirts of Palermo, he’d seen Gillian Dryden only a few times. She’d only been nine at the time, so there would have been little reason for her to be out in company. He’d also had the sense that Lord Marbury had objected to his granddaughter’s presence in their household. As a result, she’d been kept out of sight as much as possible. “I remember that she was very quiet, like a little ghost hovering around the edges of the room.” For a moment, Aunt Lucy looked stricken. “That is a very apt description. My husband did not approve of Gillian’s presence, although I’m happy to say that her stepfather was a great deal more accepting.” Charles nodded. “Lady Julia married a member of the Italian nobility, as I recall. Count Paterini, I believe?” “Yes. He was a wonderful man who treated Gillian like his own daughter. We were all devastated when he died so tragically. It was as hard on Gillian as it was on her mother.” “I’m sorry to hear of your loss,” he said. “Thank you. But I suppose there is little to be served by rehashing our family’s sad history. I should get to the point instead of wasting your valuable time.” “I cannot help you until you do,” he said with a smile. “Very well, then. I would like your help in teaching my granddaughter how to be a proper English lady instead of a wild, impetuous baggage who offends every person she meets.” MY FAIR PRINCESS is currently available for pre-order for only $4.99 in digital and $5.99 in print. You can find more info and buy links on the Book Page. AND here’s a special, pre-order bonus! If you pre-order your copy of MY FAIR PRINCESS, you’ll receive a free short story featuring all my Renegade Royals and their wives. Curious to find out what happened to Griffin Steele and Justine Brightmore from CONFESSIONS OF A ROYAL BRIDEGROOM, for instance? Well, here’s your chance! Just click here for more info on the Renegade Royals bonus short story and how to sign up to receive it. Thanks for taking the time to read my excerpt! Categories Confessions of a Royal Bridegroom, Historical Romance, My Fair Princess, The Improper Princesses, The Renegade Royals, Uncategorized Tags Confessions of a Royal Bridegroom, Excerpt, My Fair Princess, The Improper Princesses, The Renegade Royals Leave a comment Post navigation On The Road at The Jaunty Quills! Fool For Love Facebook Hop!!	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1846
__label__wiki	0.903744	0.903744	Derrick Henry says Tennessee Titans "Need to Keep Believing in Each Other" after Patriots Playoff Victory The running-back had over 200-yards from scrimmage in the Playoff victory over the New England Patriots and knew just how tough of a test it was going to be. Derek Henry celebrates with fans after Patriots victory (Photo: Kathryn Ryan) Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry believes the team “need to keep believing in each other” after their victory of the New England Patriots. Henry rushed into the end zone at the end of the first half to make it 14-13 and after a battling display in the second half, the Titans clinched the victory after a pick-six. Logan Ryan intercepted Tom Brady’s pass and returned it for a touchdown to make it 20-13 with seconds remaining. Tennessee progress through to the Divisional round, where they will face the Baltimore Ravens. Titans Had The "Never Give Up" Mentality The Titans were guided to a 9-7 finish on the season after winning five of their final seven regular season matches. Their fortunes turned right around after Ryan Tannehill took over as the starting quarterback in Week 7. Going into Foxborough, not many people gave the Titans a chance, but Henry played a big part in the victory after finishing with 182 rushing yards and a touchdown from 32 carries. “We knew it was going to be a tough game,” Henry told reporters. “We knew it was going to be muddy, we just had the mindset to never give up and keep playing together on all three phases.” He continued: “We knew what type of game this was going to be. We knew we were coming into the hostile environment. They are a different team in the Playoffs, but we just had to play our game and don’t worry about outside noise, just focus on what we need to do.” Henry Records Second-Straight 200+ Yard Game Henry finished the regular season as the league’s leading rusher, with 1,540-yards. In Week, he recorded 200+-yards from scrimmage and done exactly the same in the Wild Card game against the Patriots. The Patriots couldn’t contain the Titans run game, from the very start, and Henry said that he knew he had to go out there and be at the top of his game to be “efficient”. Henry said: “My approach is always the same against any defense. They’ve been doing a great job all year, so I knew I had to just go out there and do my job, at the best of my abilities, to be efficient. It was going to take all 11 of us.” The Titans will head to M&T Bank Stadium next Saturday night to take on the Ravens, who are the No 1 seed in the AFC after winning their final 12 games in the regular season. MEDIA: 4.5VOTES: 2	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1847
__label__wiki	0.549166	0.549166	Maria Alejandra, a DACA Student, Dreams of Remaining in the Only Country She Knows “I was 16 months old when my parents brought me and my brother here from Colombia. My father did not see a future for us because the drug cartels had made life so dangerous." By David Hackett 10/29/2018 at 3:47pm Published in the November 2018 issue of Venice Magazine Maria Alejandra Image: Rolando Rivas Raised in a household where even buying fruit was a luxury, Maria Alejandra began working at age 14, graduated from Sarasota Military Academy and, now, at 22, is nearing a degree in theology from Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina. Alejandra is also a “Dreamer,” one of 787,000 immigrants who came to the United States as children, qualified for legal status under DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) and, after the Trump administration rescinded DACA, now fear for their future. “I was 16 months old when my parents brought me and my brother here from Colombia. My father did not see a future for us because the drug cartels had made life so dangerous. We moved to Sarasota when I was 10 and my parents divorced the next year.” “My mother worked as a house cleaner and a nanny. Because we were undocumented, we had to keep a low profile. You could not get sick because there was no way we could pay the medical bills. We could not get in trouble in school because it would mean my mom would have to leave her job early and we would not have enough money the next week for food. A man was sexually harassing me and my mom, but my mother told me, ‘Maria, we cannot go to the police. The risk of being deported is a greater threat than this man.’” “In 2012, when President Obama approved DACA, it changed everything. I felt like I could do something with my life. The fear of driving or walking on the street was over. We thought, ‘This is when we start moving up in the world.’” “I started at State College of Florida, taking three or four classes a semester, while working three jobs. My day began at 5 a.m. on my medical job, then afternoons at the Boys and Girls Club, and I worked nights at a restaurant.” “Thanks to scholarships from the Diocese of Venice and others, I was able to attend Belmont Abbey. My Catholic faith has helped sustain me. I continue to work while taking a full course load. I will graduate in December 2019. My goal is to attend law school and work in public policy. I would love to run for office someday. I grew up in rough neighborhoods, and I want to help make lives better.” “You have to renew DACA every two years and it costs $500. You must be in school or have graduated and cannot have committed any crimes. And you don’t get the benefits of a regular citizen. But DACA meant hope, and when President Trump announced he was rescinding it, I cried for days. Finally, I was at a great college doing great things, and then this. It’s like running a marathon and you think you can see the finish line and then they move the line so far you can’t even see it anymore. You don’t even know if there is a line. All I wanted was to be a part of this country and to make a better life for my mother, my brother and myself.” “I know by telling my story I am putting myself at risk. But our stories must be told. Hundreds of thousands of people just like me came here as children and love this country and just want to be a part of it. They build companies. They volunteer. They make this country better. I don’t understand if President Trump wants to ‘Make America Great Again’ why he would not want these people who are so hard-working and appreciative to be part of it.”	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1848
__label__cc	0.707354	0.292646	Orthopedic Manual Therapy Pediatric Orthopedic Physical Therapy Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD) / Jaw Pain Trigger Point Dry Needling Work Injury Rehabilitation Addison – Prestonwood Alliance/Fossil Creek Arlington/Grand Prairie Dallas-Katy Trail Dallas – Lovers Lane Dallas-Preston Duncanville-Wheatland Flower Mound/Lewisville Grapevine/Southlake Las Colinas/Irving Pediatric Orthopedic Physical Therapy \| Vista Rehab Partners pediatric orthopedic austin At Vista Rehab Partners, we possess the knowledge and experience to fully evaluate and prescribe a course of physical therapy that will safely address the unique needs of the pediatric orthopedic patient. The following is a list of common orthopedic pediatric conditions that we are highly experienced in treating successfully. By no means is this list all-inclusive so please contact any of our locations to have your child’s specific needs addressed. Orthopedic Conditions Strength/Endurance Osgood Schlatter Disease Balance/Core Conditioning Post Operative Rehabilitation Hypermobility/Tonal Issues Postural Education For advanced pediatric care, please contact our clinic in Flower Mound – Orthopedia Physical Therapy. A Proud Partner of the Physical Rehabilitation Network. Monday, Wednesday: 7:00 am – 6:30 pm Tuesday, Thursday: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm Spine Care and Rehabilitation Sports Performance, Conditioning and Rehabilitation Movement Screenings/Athletic Performance Assessment Work-Related Rehabilitation Pilates-based Spinal Rehabilitation Safety Training/Fall Risk Reduction Training Kristin M. Duckworth, PT, CSCS, CKTP Managing Partner/Clinic Director, Physical Therapist, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Certified Kinesiotaping Practitioner Kristin Duckworth is a Board licensed Physical Therapist and a Dallas native who grew up in Lake Highlands. She graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a BS in Kinesiology and a Minor in Biology in 2004 and a received her Masters of Physical Therapy from UT Southwestern in 2006. In 2008 she achieved national certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). This certification, as well as her background as a competitive soccer player, and her long history of being part of high school Sports Medicine teams, gives her an advanced understanding of the demands placed on today’s athlete and how to treat them accordingly. Kristin has over a decade of experience treating patients in the orthopedic setting and places heavy emphasis on utilization of advanced manual treatment techniques to achieve optimal functional return for her patients. Combining her manual therapy skills, therapeutic exercise prescription and Kinesiotaping techniques to optimize return of function as efficiently as possible, she enjoys treating injuries sustained from recreation, occupation and degeneration of both the spine and extremities. Kristin, her husband, and their son reside in Prosper and enjoy living in the community in which she works. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, attending her son’s activities and events and relaxing at the lake. Sydney Williard, DPT Sydney, a board licensed Physical Therapist, is originally from Keller, TX. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Science in 2012 from New Mexico State University, where she was a player for the NMSU women’s softball team. In 2016, Sydney earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from California State University, Northridge, where she developed an interest in and gained experience in the orthopedic setting of physical therapy. Combining her background as a collegiate athlete with her passion for orthopedics, Sydney enjoys working collaboratively with patients to help them achieve their therapy goals. She utilizes her knowledge of rehab science as well as her strong manual therapy skills to promote efficient return to function for her patients while maintaining a positive, encouraging outlook during their recovery. Sydney currently utilizes cupping as an adjunct intervention to her manual therapy skills to further assist the healing and recovery process and is aspiring to become a Board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) in the future. Sydney and her husband reside in Frisco and spend their free time with friends and family. Monday – Thursday: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm Athletic Performance Assessments FootMaxx Orthotics Running Assessments Jake Spivey PT, Clinic Director Jake Spivey is a licensed physical therapist and the Clinic Manager/Partner at SportsCare & Rehabilitation. A native of Austin, Texas, Jake received his physical therapy degree from Southwest Texas State University and has been providing patient care in the Dallas area since 1995. Prior to providing physical therapy in Plano with SportsCare & Rehabilitation, Jake held a variety of physical therapy positions from staff therapist to manager in facilities in Dallas. Jake served four years active duty and seven years in the reserves for the U.S. Navy. Jake treats patients with general orthopedic injuries sustained from work or play, specializing in the treatment of knee and shoulder injuries. He has a strong interest in sports physical therapy and rehabilitation, and treats many local athletes, at all levels of experience. Jake has developed a passion for working with runners and triathletes of all calibers, to help with the prevention and relief of injury through the course of training. He includes in his scope of practice therapeutic exercise with manual therapy, dry needling, and cupping to obtain maximum outcome. In his leisure time, Jake enjoys competing in triathlons and marathons with his wife, Misty, as well as playing golf with friends. Paul Sicard PT, OCS Paul Sicard graduated with his Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Texas Woman’s University in 1998. Since then Paul has primarily worked in outpatient physical therapy settings. His special interests are in orthopedic and manual therapy. To that end, Paul obtained his board certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist from the American Physical Therapy Association in 2009 and became a certified provider of the Graston Technique in 2014. He enjoys working with clients of all ages and utilizes an eclectic approach to the treatment of injuries incorporating manual techniques, exercise/sports progression, and evidence-based knowledge. Outside of his professional career, Paul loves the challenge of raising his two sons and keeping them involved in sports and boy scout activities. He especially enjoys soccer, hiking, camping, and some leisure fishing. Sarah Agustin PT, DPT, ATC Born and raised in Honolulu Hawaii, Sarah now calls Texas her home. She received her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training in 2012 at Concordia University in Irvine, CA before earning her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) in 2017 from Northeastern University in Boston, MA. Sarah enjoys working with all ages and has experience treating the elderly, as well as the competitive young athletes. She is passionate about improving the quality of life of those in our community and helps them return to their prior level of performance and activity. Sarah obtained certification in Myokinematic Restoration, an integrated approach to treatment of patterned lumbo-pelvic-femoral pathomechanics. She is continuously seeking educational opportunities to find ways to improve the public health. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, hiking, going to the beach and spending time with family and friends in her free time. Las Colinas-Irving Ted Kern, PT, MS, LAT, Clinic Director Ted Kern, Manager/Partner of Las Colinas Physical Therapy, is a licensed physical therapist and athletic trainer. A native of Dallas Texas, Ted worked as a student trainer at The University of Texas and became a licensed trainer in 1991. He received his Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science in physical therapy from Texas Woman’s University. Ted became certified as an Orthopedic Physician’s Assistant (OPA-c) in 1995 and worked as an OPA-c for 2 years prior to returning to physical therapy. He has been providing patient care in the Dallas area since 1991. Ted treats patients with general orthopedic injuries sustained from work or play, specializing in the treatment of the knee, shoulder, ankle and back. He received specialized training in manual therapy by completing a 9-month mentorship with Jerry Lee DC, PT. Active in covering athletic events, Ted serves as a trainer for several gymnastic gyms in North Texas and assists local area high school trainers with their rehab needs. Ted has provided the medical coverage for numerous events, including the AVP Pro Beach Tour and the American Cup international gymnastics championship. In his leisure time, Ted enjoys remodeling the house and scuba diving. Also a scuba instructor, Ted enjoys teaching classes with his wife, Pam, who is an assistant instructor. Grapevine-Southlake Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30 am – 7:00 pm Wednesday & Friday: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Sports Medicine Rehabilitation Spine Care & Rehabilitation Strength & Conditioning Specialists Bob Marwood, PT, ATC, CSCS, Clinic Director Bob Marwood, Manager/Partner of Pinnacle Physical Therapy, is a 1988 graduate of UTMB – Galveston. From 1988 – 1992 he was Sports Medicine Coordinator in Austin, Texas responsible for all aspects of outpatient orthopedic rehab. The last 19 years have been in the Grapevine market providing physical therapy, athletic training, and strength training to competitive athletes of all levels and abilities as well as active adults. He has volunteered countless hours on the sideline of high school games since moving to the Grapevine area. Bob exhibits a passion for making a difference in the lives of his patients. His treatment philosophy is bricks and mortar utilizing sound evidenced based practice concepts. In his spare time Bob enjoys working out, Texas high school football and spending time with his wife and two sons. Katelyn Ingrahm, PT, DPT Katelyn is a physical therapist from southwest Michigan. She studied at Hope College in Holland, MI and recieved her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Belmont University in Nashville, TN. After graduating, she worked in a variety of settings and locations as a traveling Physical Therapist. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and has pursued additional clinical education focusing on manual skills to address joint mobility and myofascial impairments. She enjoys working with patients of all ages and abilities to get them back to doing what they love. She and her husband moved to the Dallas area in June 2018 and enjoy traveling and being outdoors running, cycling, and playing tennis. Chris Bell, PT, Clinic Director Chris Bell graduated with his Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Daemen College in 1998. Since then Chris has advanced his skills in a variety of settings, including in-patient rehabilitation, acute care, and out-patient orthopedic rehabilitation. He has served in a variety of roles, from staff physical therapist to hospital COO. More recently, Chris has focused his career on orthopedic and sports physical therapy. Chris’ goal in treating patients is not only to return the patient to their pre-injury performance, but also to educate them along the way, so that they better understand the potential causes of their injuries and how to avoid reoccurrence of those injuries. Chris enjoys the daily challenges of treating a variety of orthopedic injuries as well as neurological conditions. Having previously competed in wrestling and judo, Chris now enjoys weightlifting and volleyball in his free time. Matt Wolfe, PT, DPT Matthew Wolfe has worked in healthcare most of his adult life, starting as an Army medic at 19. Matt got out of the military to finish school and to get accepted to a physical therapy program. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center obtaining a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May of 2018. Matt has six years of orthopedic and sports outpatient physical therapy experience. He is Pose level one certified running trainer and enjoys treating and educating athletes back to sport with focus of injury prevention. Matt believes is evaluating and treating the whole-body, educating patients how dysfunctional movement at one joint can affect joints above and below the chain. He is an advocate for a patient-centered approach to healthcare, believing that educating patients to make better informed decisions about their health leads to better outcomes and overall satisfaction of their health goals. Outside of orthopedics, Matt has casted a wide net and has experience in every setting physical therapy has to offer. Through this experience he has built an affinity for treating geriatric and those with neurological conditions. Matt grew up in California and has spent four years in Japan, ask him about it! Matt enjoys reading, chess, bay area sports, and anything Sooner football. Boomer Sooner! Monday: 8:00 – 6:00 pm Friday: 8:00 – 1:00 pm Jaroline Miller, PT, Clinic Director Jaroline is a licensed physical therapist and is the clinic manager of Vista Physical Therapy – Fort Worth. She grew up in Cleveland, Ohio prior to her family relocating to Houston, Texas in 1982. She graduated from Dulles High School in 1984 and, after that, she attended college at Stephen F. Austin State University to pursue a degree in physical therapy. Jaroline graduated from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas in 1988. She has practiced outpatient orthopedic physical therapy in Fort Worth since then. Patient caseload has included a variety of orthopedic problems to include general orthopedic problems, occupational medicine and sports related injuries. Jaroline enjoys spending free time with her family, friends and her dog as well as going to movies and cooking. Flower Mound-Lewisville Functional Movement Screens for Injury Prevention Graston Technique (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) Health, Wellness and Nutrition Education Small Group Fitness Training Keegan McConnell, PT, MS, Clinic Director Keegan McConnell, Director / Partner of Orthopedia Physical Therapy, LLP, is a licensed physical therapist. A native of Dallas, TX, Keegan received his Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Texas Woman’s University School of Physical Therapy in 1999. Prior to entering physical therapy, Keegan received his Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Science from Centenary College of Louisiana, where he played collegiate soccer as a goalkeeper. From 2001-2012, Keegan co-owned Sports Injury Prevention Programs, a performance enhancement and injury prevention outreach program for competitive, youth athletes. He continues to implement these strategies with his current clients and patients. Keegan is passionate about whole body health and the interdependence our body systems play in working together for optimal health. He encourages his patients to assess the four key pillars of health and wellness (nutrition, sleep and stress, exercise, and hydration) to complement physical therapy interventions. Keegan focuses on treating general orthopedics and sports injuries of all ages. He specializes in manual therapy, sports medicine, and spine rehabilitation. Keegan has been involved in clinical research. His research has been published in the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, The Puerto Rican Health Sciences Journal and has been presented at the American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting. In his leisure time, Keegan enjoys playing the guitar and spending time with his 2 boys, Jack and Hayden, daughter, Kate, and his wife, Kristen-a physical therapist who specializes in pediatrics. Keegan and his family reside in Flower Mound, TX. Kristen McConnell, PT, MS Kristen McConnell, staff physical therapist, graduated from Texas Woman’s University in 1999 with a Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy. She has a passion for helping others, especially children. Since 2000 Kristen has worked at Cook Children’s Medical Center, as both an inpatient and outpatient therapist. In 2007, Kristen joined her husband Keegan and began working at Orthopedia Physical Therapy, primarily treating children. Working in a variety of practice settings has allowed Kristen the opportunity to work with children with a variety of conditions including but not limited to: gross motor deficits, balance/coordination difficulties, cancer, cerebral palsy, brain trauma/injuries, hypotonia, genetic syndromes, burns/wounds, torticollis/plagiocephaly, orthopedic injuries, scoliosis, toe walking and spina bifida. Kristen understands the importance of movement on the physical and emotional wellbeing of a child. Through movement, children are able to explore and learn about the world around them. Using a variety of approaches and techniques, Kristen helps each child develop their movement skills and improve their ability to interact with their environment. Kristen believes in a “whole child” approach to treatment, collaborating with occupational therapists, speech therapists, school teachers, orthotists, physicians, and more. In addition, Kristen enjoys helping families make the connection between nutrition and health. She assists families with finding simple solutions toward improving their nutrition to achieve optimal health. Kristen brings an athletic background to Orthopedia. As a multi-sport athlete, Kristen has participated in school and club sports, including playing Division I soccer as a team captain at Centenary College of Louisiana. She has also coached club soccer. In her leisure time, Kristen enjoys spending time with her husband, Keegan, two sons, Jack and Hayden, and her daughter, Kate. She also teaches Gravity Classes at Orthopedia and is active at her church. Elizabeth Mellon, PT, DPT Elizabeth “Liz” Mellon, a licensed physical therapist, joined the Orthopedia Physical Therapy team after earning her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Cincinnati in 2017. Elizabeth grew up in Rochester, Minnesota as an avid soccer and basketball player. She then attended Southern Methodist University where she received a degree in Chemistry and fell in love with Texas. Elizabeth enjoys treating a variety of general orthopedic and sports-related injuries. Having been an athlete and completing a clinical rotation at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine, she has a passion for treating pediatric and adolescent sports injuries. She is involved in community outreach at a local high school assisting in functional movement screening and injury prevention education with the soccer program. Elizabeth believes in an individualized treatment approach including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and functional activities to facilitate healing and maximize function. She has become a Graston Technique Provider enabling her to detect and treat soft tissue lesions and fascial restrictions utilizing instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization as part of her manual treatments. In Elizabeth’s spare time she enjoys being active, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Duncanville – Wheatland Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Tuesday, Friday: 8:00 am – 2:30 pm Ken Setliff, PT, Clinic Director Ken Setliff is a licensed physical therapist who grew up in the Texas panhandle town of Turkey. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in biology from West Texas State University in 1977. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch with a Bachelor of Science in physical therapy in 1979. Ken has 38 years of experience in physical therapy in various setting. The last 25 years have been in outpatient orthopedics where he works mostly with on-the-job injuries and sports medicine. Ken resides in DeSoto with his wife and their 2 sons. He is an elder at DeSoto Christian Church. In his spare time, he enjoys working with the Boy Scouts. Dallas – Preston Alan Thompson, PT, LAT, Clinic Director Alan has been the clinic manager and partner since opening Southwest Sports and Spine in the Spring of 2000. As a native of Georgia he attended the University of Georgia prior to the Medical College of Georgia where he obtained his Physical Therapy degree graduating with honors. Since then, Alan has attended numerous post-graduate courses in the treatment of orthopedic sports injuries, specializing in the treatment of the spine and extremities. In 1991 he decided to work more closely with athletes and went through a two-year internship at Southern Methodist University to obtain hours for his Texas License for Athletic Training. As is a licensed physical therapist and athletic trainer, he has worked with many colligate and professional level athletes from the NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, PGA tour as well as Olympians. He was associated with the Dallas Cowboys from 1992 to 2011 and Dallas Stars from 1998 to 2013. In his leisure time, Alan enjoys competitive biking and recreational sports. He also enjoys spending time with his wife, Kathy, also a physical therapist, and their two sons. The family is very active in the community. Louise Polanco, PT, DPT Louise is a Michigan native who moved to Dallas in 2014. She became interested in physical therapy at a young age due to the injuries she sustained and rehabilitated as a dancer. She attended the University of Pittsburgh with a full academic scholarship and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. She then completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Pitt’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Science – the #1 ranked program in the country by U.S. News & World Report. During her years of clinical practice, she has enjoyed treating orthopedic and sports injuries for patients of all ages and backgrounds. She utilizes manual therapy techniques, as well as neuromuscular training, strengthening, and stretching to achieve patients’ goals. She has been an orthopedic section member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) since 2011. In her free time, Louise enjoys walking her dog Coco, painting, practicing yoga and Pilates, and spending time with her husband, twin daughters, and friends. Natalie O’Brien, PT, DPT Natalie, born and raised in Dallas, attended high school at Ursuline Academy. Involved in competitive sports her whole life, it was her own rehabilitation during a high school injury where she learned her passion for sports medicine. She pursued both passions on a scholarship to run track and field and cross country at the University of Oklahoma while obtaining a Bachelors in Health and Exercise Science. She returned to Dallas to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from UT Southwestern. She implements evidence-based practice using a variety of manual therapy techniques and functional exercise to optimize functional outcomes and help patients reach their goals. Natalie enjoys running, hot yoga, cooking, and spending time with her husband and their son. She continues to enjoy competing in road races and triathlons. Charlie Sevier, PT, DPT Charlie moved to Texas in April of 2018 from North Carolina. He graduated from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina in 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and minors in biology and psychology. Charlie then earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Wingate University in Wingate, North Carolina. He went on and completed an orthopedic physical therapy residency through Nxt Gen Institute of Physical Therapy while working in orthopedic physical therapy, and is working toward completing his dry needling certification. Charlie brings a hands on manual therapy approach to the treatment of his patients along with dry needling techniques, stretching, and strengthening exercises to further enhance the healing response. He enjoys working with all ages and injuries and strives to assist his patients in returning to their optimal functional ability. Charlie and his wife Amie live in Grapevine, Texas and enjoy running and spending time outdoors. Chelsea Petska, PT, DPT Miss Chelsea Petska attended Centenary College of Louisiana where she played volleyball and earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2015. She graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) in 2018. She has also served as Adjunct Faculty for the TTUHSC Department of Rehabilitation Science in the Gross Anatomy and Functional Anatomy classes. Chelsea is certified in Trigger Point Dry Needling, and currently hopes to achieve board certification through the APTA as an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS). She is also passionate about manual therapy and has served on the executive board for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (AAOMPT) Student Special Interest Group (sSIG) Executive Board. She hopes to further her knowledge and skill to obtain her Certified Orthopedic Manipulative Therapist (COMT) certification. Chelsea strives to incorporate manual therapy, education, and exercise tailored to each patient’s needs and goals. She has experience in treating a variety of spine and extremity pathologies. She enjoys spending time at her parents’ horse ranch as well as playing recreational sports with friends. Dallas – Katy Trail Monday – Thursday: 7:30 am -6:30 pm Functional Movement Assessment Golf Fitness Instruction Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Tim Wrenholt, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, Clinic Director Tim, a Nebraska native, moved to Dallas in 2015. He graduated from the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Science and Dietetics and then earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Tim has continued to expand on his training, becoming a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and obtaining his Certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. Tim enjoys working with young and recreational athletes and active adults after injury or surgery to get them back to their normal activities and ready for a safe return to sports. He uses a manual approach combined with strengthening exercises to reach a balance of stability and mobility with movement. Tim continues to build on his interest in dizziness and vertigo by attending multiple continuing education courses focused on vestibular therapy. He uses a comprehensive evaluation and patient education as he treats the vestibular problem. Tim enjoys spending time with his wife and family, staying active in local soccer leagues, golfing, and training for his next race. Meg McCormick, PT, DPT Meg McCormick is a licensed Physical Therapist at Southwest Sports and Spine – Katy Trail. A native of Texas, she received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from UT Southwestern Medical Center, where she was elected into the Alpha Eta Honor Society. Prior to physical therapy school she completed her undergraduate work in Health Science Studies at Baylor University. While at Baylor she was also a four-year Division I Women’s Golf athlete and served on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Meg has experience working with the athletic population including amateur, collegiate, and professional athletes. Her interests in physical therapy include high level functional training and return to sport training. She has obtained certification in dry needling by the Integrative Dry Needling Institute and is a certified golf fitness instructor by Titleist Performance Institute. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association Sports Section and the Texas Physical Therapy Association. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys playing golf, cheering on Baylor athletics and spending time with her husband. Arlington-Grand Prairie Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm McKenzie Spine Rehab Karan Kelly, PT, OCS, Cert MDT, Clinic Director Karan received her Bachelor’s in Biology from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1982 and her Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 1985. In 1996, Karan earned her Board Certification in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, as well as complete her training through the McKenzie Institute to become credentialed in the Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy for the Spine. She has extensive background in outpatient orthopedics, occupational medicine, and management. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the Texas Physical Therapy Association, and the McKenzie Institute. Karan’s treatment approach has always been focused on providing each patient with an individualized program including education, exercise, and manual therapy in order to assist the patient in achieving his/her goals. Karan resides in Mansfield and enjoys spending time with family and friends, shopping, movies, reading, Sudoku, and breakfast at Chick-fil-A. Alliance-Fossil Creek Orthopedic Injuries Stacey Dionne, PT- Clinic Director Stacey has resided and practiced in the DFW area for over 28 years. Stacey graduated on the Dean’s list and honor roll from Texas Women’s University. Most of her clinical experience has been in the outpatient orthopedic setting. Stacey has spent the last eighteen years building and stabilizing physical therapy clinics. Stacey is an Elite Trainer with the International Sports Science Association and is currently working toward her Master Trainer Certification. She also holds certifications in Fitness Therapy, Sports Nutrition and Strength and Conditioning Specialties. Stacey is an avid strength trainer herself and enjoys motivating others. Throughout her career, Stacey is independently responsible for successfully implementing injury-prevention fitness programs in several local fire departments. Additionally, she has published her own exercise instruction book and fitness articles. She brings many years of expertise and excellence to her practice. In her free time, Stacey enjoys family, church, reading, exercise, and decorating her home. We are excited to welcome her to our Vista Rehab Partners family! Spine Care and Rehab Work-Related Rehab James R. Lewis, PT, MS, OCS, CFMT, CKTP, Clinic Director James Lewis is a licensed Physical Therapist and is the clinic manager and partner at Allen Sports and SpineCare, L.L.P. A native of Texas, James graduated from Plano H.S. in 1986. He received his Physical Therapy degree from Texas Woman’s University (TWU) of Dallas in 1997. Prior to entering Physical Therapy, James served six years in the U.S. Air Force and is a Gulf War Veteran and recipient of the National Service Defense Medal. James has over 20 years of experience treating patients with general orthopedic injuries sustained from work and play. He has practiced in Allen for 15 years and has strong ties to the local community and high school. He enjoys treatment of spine, and all extremity injuries and has worked with high school, collegiate, professional and Olympic caliber athletes. James achieved board certification in 2010 by the American Physical Therapy Association as an Orthopeadic Certified Specialist (OCS) and in 2006 he obtained recognition as a Certified Functional Manual Therapist (CFMT). In 2013 he received recognition through Kinesiotape America as a Certified Kinesiotape Practitioner (CKTP). Additionally, James teaches physical therapy curriculum on a national level to colleagues though both continuing education courses with CrunKeyser and The Institute of Physical Art. Additionally he is adjunct faculty at the University of North Texas Physical Therapy School in Ft. Worth, Texas. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Science (ScD) at Texas Tech University and hopes to teach more in the future. James and his wife live in Plano along with their two children. In his spare time, he enjoys bird hunting, hanging out by the pool and home improvement projects. Heather Rochelle, PT, DPT, OCS Heather Rochelle is a licensed physical therapist. She attended Southern Arkansas University obtaining her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences in May 2010. During her undergraduate career, she was a member of both the cross country and track teams. Upon graduation she attended physical therapy school at UT Southwestern School of Health Professions in Dallas. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2014. Currently, Heather has aspirations to further her education and training by obtaining her Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) certification. Heather is passionate about seeing her patients achieve their goals and carries this drive with her in all her treatments. She employs a variety of manual therapy and exercise training techniques in order to tailor each treatment to the patient’s individual needs. She has experience in treating post-op hips and knees as well as various shoulder, spine, and lower extremity pathologies. In her spare time, Heather enjoys volunteering with her local church’s student ministries program and maintains an active lifestyle of physical fitness. She also enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, and finding new coffee shops. Snezhana Rudakova, PT, DPT Snezhana Rudakova is a licensed Physical Therapist who is originally from Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine, but grew up in Oregon. She graduated in 2013 from Concordia University in Portland, Oregon with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Biology. In 2016, Snezhana received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of New England in Portland, Maine. While in Maine, she enjoyed eating “lobstah” on many occasions and keeping her eye out for moose sightings. Snezhana has recently joined the Allen Sports & SpineCare team after previously being a PRN physical therapist for Vista Rehab Partners. Snezhana enjoys working with all age groups, but especially enjoys working with patients seeking to return to competitive and recreational sports. She strives to make physical therapy fun as well as educational. Her goals are to help her patients return to their full potential feeling empowered and hopeful. Snezhana is interested in becoming a Sports Certified Specialist in the near future. Snezhana currently lives in Frisco. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her handsome fiance, Jeremy. Together, they enjoy rock climbing, hiking, camping, mountain biking, and playing with their adorable cats. Joe Gizzi, PT, DPT, COMT Joe graduated from Western Washington University in 2002 with a BS in Exercise and Sport Science/Pre-Physical Therapy degree. In 2006, he graduated from PT school with his Doctorate degree from the University of Washington. After graduation he spent 12 years working in Washington State as an outpatient PT and recently earned his manual therapy certification (COMT) through the Ola Grimsby Institute. He moved to Texas in 2018 to join Allen Sport & SpineCare. Joe enjoys combining patient education and manual therapy/hands-on treatment, with creating individualized exercise programs for each patient to address their specific needs and goals. He treats all types of orthopedic injuries at various stages of healing, including spine and extremities. In his spare time Joe enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys. Tyler Seabourn, PT, DPT, CSCS Tyler grew up in Garland, TX, and attended Texas A&M University in College Station, TX, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Applied Exercise Physiology in 2015. He completed his studies at Angelo State University in San Angelo, TX culminating in the Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) in 2018. He is credentialed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). His current goals are to achieve Board certification through the APTA as an (SCS) Sport Certified Specialist and study tool assisted soft tissue assisted techniques along with manual therapy in the next 3-5 years. He is looking forward to helping his patient with these advances techniques. He enjoys working with all types of patients and diagnosis including adolescent and adult sport-related injuries. He currently lives in a Dallas suburb with his wife Betsy, and two dogs, Smokey and Bandit. Amelia Ponchur, PT, DPT Amelia was born in Texas, and grew up in Kansas. She is a graduate of Kansas State University and obtained her BS in Kinesiology in 2016. She is also an avid K-State fan. After completing her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) in 2019 from the University of Kansas Medical Center, Amelia returned back to Texas to start her career and build her life. Amelia has a wide variety of interests including sports therapy, women’s and post-partum health, functional movement, and vestibular/concussion therapy. She also enjoys working with young athletes to improve their sport performance, manage injury recovery and implement injury prevention strategies. Amelia’s philosphy of individualized patient care puts the person’s goals at the forefront of their care and is key to a long-term relationship. Amelia lives in uptown and loves exploring Dallas, spending time with family and friends, and traveling to new places. Hobbies include yoga and SoulCycle and is a huge dog lover. Blood Flow Restriction Training Michael Massenburg, PT, DPT, Clinic Director Michael is a licensed physical therapist who earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Hardin-Simmons University in 2008. He specializes in treating orthopedic conditions of the spine and upper and lower extremities, with a heavy emphasis on movement and exercise while utilizing manual therapy techniques to achieve maximal functional return. A native of Corpus Christi, he grew up at the beach, playing baseball and running cross-country. He continued to play club baseball at Baylor University, where he earned a BS in Forensic Science. He now lives in Richardson, where he is active with his church and enjoys time at the gym, running, attending his wife’s orchestra concerts, and chasing their three kids. Mary Katherine Shadwick, PT, DPT Mary Katherine Shadwick grew up in Overland Park, Kansas with her 2 younger brothers and parents. She attended Kansas State University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. She then attended Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee where she received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Mary Katherine loves spending time with family and friends and is involved in a Bible study group during the week. She also enjoys traveling, cooking, running and being outdoors in her free time. Tradition – Prestonwood Aquatic Rehab Balance and Fall Prevention Programs Geriatric Rehab All of the staff at this location split their time between here and Vista Physical Therapy at the Tradition on Lovers Lane in Dallas, TX. Lyn Hardage, PT, Clinic Director/Partner Lyn is a native Texan. She attended the University of Texas in Austin receiving her B.S. in Biology. She continued in the UT system moving to Dallas to get her Physical Therapy license from Southwestern Medical School. Lyn spent many years at Parkland where she helped start the Pediatric Burn ICU and the Pediatric Trauma ICU. She then began splitting her time between Parkland and Children’s Medical Center to assist in starting their Physical Therapy Department. Her next venture was at Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital as a Clinical Instructor. Liking a challenge, she left there to help start a private practice Orthopedic clinic in downtown Dallas. After taking time off to be a stay at home mother to three children, Lyn returned to work. She found her “true calling” was with the older population. She partnered with Vista Rehab and Tradition Senior Living in August of 2016. The two clinics serve the residents at Tradition as well as people of all ages from the community. In her free time, Lyn is active in her church, loves biking, and travelling with friends and family. Leslie Heidelbaugh, PT Leslie grew up in central Pennsylvania and attended Penn State University where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. She then attended Duke University for her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy and worked at Duke University Medical Center in both Acute Care and Outpatient orthopedics for 6 years prior to moving to Texas. Upon arrival in Texas, she worked at Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas in the Parkinson’s Disease Center as well as in outpatient Neurology where she helped develop the Balance and Vestibular Program. After taking a hiatus to be a full time mom, she returned part time to physical therapy at Presbyterian Village North working mainly with outpatients in Independent living and Assisted Living. Leslie joined Vista Physical Therapy in 2019. In her spare time, Leslie enjoys spending time with her husband and their three children and is most likely at a golf tournament, volleyball match or soccer game. Jennie Logan, PT Jennie graduated from Southern Methodist University in 2004 and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical in 2007. Soon after school she moved to San Francisco beginning her career in Neurological Rehabilitation with a focus on strokes. After moving back to Dallas she has worked for both UT Southwestern and Baylor in their inpatient rehab, outpatient neurological clinic, and home health services. In 2012 she attained a board certification as a Neurological Specialist. Her goals are to treat the whole patient and focus on how their impairments are affecting their quality of life. Jennie is married and a mom to two young children. She enjoys being involved in their schools and extracurricular activities. She also enjoys traveling and going on date nights with her husband. Teri Jensen, PT Teri received her Physical Therapy degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. She spent several years in outpatient rehabilitation before taking time off to raise her family. Returning to therapy, Teri found she really enjoyed working with the geriatric population. She is certified as an LSVT BIG clinician for the treatment of Parkinson’s and other movement disorders. In her free time, Teri volunteers at a Crisis Pregnancy center, is an active member at her church, loves to read, exercise, hike, ski, and just relax with friends and family. Tristan Gilliam, OTR Tristan was born in raised in Garland, TX and attended Texas Woman’s University, where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Studies. She then attended Texas Woman’s University for her Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy. Tristan has spent her career serving senior adults in outpatient, assisted, and independent living settings. Prior to joining the team at Vista, Tristan worked at Presbyterian Village North and Encompass Home Health. Tristan joined Vista Rehab at the Tradition in October 2018. In her spare time, Tristan enjoys spending time with her husband, volunteering at her church, and watching true crime documentaries or baking shows! Rachel Sullivan, Physical Therapy Technician Rachel is a recent graduate of Texas A&M University where she graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Kinesiology: Motor Behavior and a minor in Psychology. As a local to DFW, she is excited to be back in the area working with an amazing team. When she’s not in scrubs, Rachel spends her evenings at a local gym working as a kickboxing trainer. In her spare time, she enjoys playing Ultimate frisbee, hiking, camping, and spending time with family and friends. Michael McIntyre, DPT, PT, ATC, Clinical Director Michael McIntyre grew up in the suburbs of NYC. He graduated from SUNY Cortland in 2009 as an athletic trainer and started working for multiple teams and organizations ranging from pee-wee athletes to the pros. He decided to continue his education and move on to become a physical therapist and graduated from Mercy College in 2015. Since then he has been a traveling therapist in multiple states working for various organizations and disciplines. Now he is the clinical director of Vista Rehab’s Mesquite office and looks forward to working in an orthopedic outpatient practice again. He likes to work with a mix of general population and athletes with orthopedic injuries. His training and mentors taught him a lot of Maitland techniques so he tends to focus on mobilizations of joints in order to provide pain relief and increased mobility. He relies on his background as an Athletic Trainer to come up with creative ways to strengthen the various muscles. He also uses Postural Analysis, Kinesio Tape®, Dry Needling and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation to help treat his patients. He is the middle child of three children to his parents. His parents live in North Carolina, his older Sister in Florida and his younger brother is in New Jersey. He enjoys playing sports including tennis, soccer, volleyball and jui-jitsu. He is a fan of the NY Giants, NYCFC and the NY Rangers. He also enjoys going to the cinema every week. Darryl E. Richmond, Jr, PT, DPT, MS Darryl Richmond, Jr. is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy from Memphis, TN and currently lives in Dallas, TX. He is a staff physical therapist in our Mesquite, TX location. Dr. Richmond completed his bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee and Master of Medical Science Degree from Hampton University. He later received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Hampton University in Hampton, VA. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and a national teaching instructor for the National Physical Therapy Exam Final Frontier program. Dr. Richmond has clinical interests in dry needling, golf, football, and basketball specific training. His specialties are in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation IASTM, Kinesiotaping, McKenzie MDT therapy, spinal/joint manipulation, cupping, and sports rehabilitation. In addition, he is a certified fitness trainer and sports nutritionist. In his free time, Dr. Richmond enjoys playing golf, strength training, running, personal training, and spending time with family & friends. Tradition – Lovers Lane All of the staff at this location split their time between here and Vista Physical Therapy at the Tradition on Prestonwood in Addison, TX. Monday: 10:00 am- 6:00 pm Wednesday: 10:00 am- 7:30 pm Friday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Dry Needling Therapy Healthy Pregnancy Program Moving With Arthritis Program Post-Surgical PT Smart Runner Program Sports Injury Rehab TMD/Jaw Pain Workers’ Comp Injuries Nisha Mathews PT, MPT, DPT, OCS, Clinic Director Nisha is a physical therapist with valuable expertise in manual musculoskeletal therapy and she has been exercising her passion in this field for longer than 15 years. She obtained her Masters in Manipulative Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy from Melbourne, Australia and went onto complete her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Stony Brook University, New York. She has worked in Australia, Canada and was an Assistant Professor in a DPT program at SUNY, New York. She moved to Dallas in 2010 and has worked in various out-patient clinic settings. She is an Orthopedic Certified Specialist and is certified to practice dry needling. She is also a Certified Hand Therapist, and recently obtained Vestibular Therapy Certification. She is a distance runner and a triathlete and loves helping similar athletes recover and return to their sport. In her spare time, she loves training, traveling and spending time with her family. Headache Management Bobby Curtis, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, RKC, Clinic Director Bobby is originally from Allen, Texas and while attending Allen, was a two-sport athlete in both baseball and football. He went onto college at Wayland Baptist University on a baseball scholarship and was a corner infielder for all 4 years while obtaining his Bachelor’s degree in Biology. After college, Bobby attended Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock where he obtained his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. He is an American Board Certified Sports Specialist, focusing on athletes and emphasizing the importance of proper rotational movement patterns while maintaining stability and proper alignment. He also has extensive experience with the orthopedic population including overuse injuries, acute trauma, as well as post-surgical conditions of the spine and extremities. His treatment philosophies emphasize Trigger point dry needling, spinal manipulation, joint specific mobilizations, myofascial release, soft tissue specific treatments, and management of chronic cervicogenic, cluster, and tension related headaches. Bobby also believes and practices heavily in the area of Functional strength and conditioning, leading him to obtain his national certification in Strength and Conditioning, along with Russian Kettlebell training certification. Bobby has spent significant time rehabbing high-school, collegiate, and professional athletes, as well as Olympic athletes and Special Forces Operators in his past, thus allowing them to compete and serve at the highest level possible while accomplishing their goals. He has also spent time rehabbing and helping PGA professionals at his previous locations in Arizona, leading him to obtain his Titleist Performance Institute certification as well. In his spare time, Bobby enjoys bird hunting with his two gundogs, Duke and Gus, and loves everything that keeps him outdoors and moving. John Hart, PT, DPT John was born and raised in Midland, Texas, and attended Midland High School where he played varsity tennis for 3 years. He attended Texas Christian University, then transferred to Texas Tech University where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science. John then attended Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center where he received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. John has 5 years of experience treating all types of orthopedic patients, with an emphasis in lumbar and cervical pain. He utilizes several treatment techniques, including, spinal manipulation, trigger point dry needling, joint mobilization, and functional exercise to ensure the best outcomes for all patients. John also puts a huge emphasis on correcting patient’s movement patterns as well as work ergonomics in order to ensure long term pain relief. In addition to the orthopedic population John also treats dizziness and imbalance, including Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, and other complex vestibular issues that require specialized treatment. John believes it is vital to incorporate strength and conditioning into each rehabilitation program to ensure positive outcomes and long-term relief of symptoms. In his free time John enjoys reading all types of genres and going to as many concerts as he possibly can. Brittney Dillman, PT, DPT Brittney is from Elizabeth, Colorado. Growing up, she played softball where she suffered a knee injury that kindled her interest in the physical therapy process. She came to Texas to pursue an undergrad degree in athletic training at Hardin Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Following her Bachelor’s degree, she continued her education at Hardin-Simmons by obtaining a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Currently, Brittney is certified athletic trainer with experience working with various sports and skill levels. She is also certified in the Functional Movement Screen and Sportsmetrics for ACL rehabilitation and prevention. She has extensive experience with orthopedic rehabilitation for overuse injuries and post-surgical conditions. Her specialization is treatment techniques involving dry needling, joint mobilization, soft tissue work, and functional exercise. She places a strong emphasis on manual therapy along with strength and conditioning which she believes is a significant aspect of the journey to recovery. Outside of physical therapy, Brittney enjoys being outside, hiking, traveling, cheering on her favorite Denver sports teams, and spending time with her dog, Belle. Jaci Felderhoff, PT, DPT, CSCS Jaci Felderhoff is a licensed physical therapist. Jaci graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from the University of Texas, where she spent much of her time playing and coaching club volleyball. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Texas Woman’s University in Dallas, Texas. Jaci has experience treating a variety of patient populations with special interest in treating the spine and shoulder. Throughout her physical therapy career, she has enjoyed working closely with athletes of all ages including youths, high school, collegiate, and professionals, as well as the weekend warrior. Her treatment philosophy includes restoring dynamic stability throughout functional movement patterns, while placing special emphasis on manual therapy, including Trigger Point Dry-Needling and myofascial distraction techniques. As a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Jaci enjoys utilizing sport specific strength and power activities in her treatments to enhance successful return to sport and to propel her athletes to higher performance. Jaci is currently pursuing her American Board Specialty Certification in Sports Therapy. She is excited to expand her clinical knowledge and toolbox with particular interest in return to sports rehabilitation and injury prevention. Her background playing competitive volleyball has instilled a passion for helping others attain their highest performance level and motivating each patient to always strive to be better, faster, and stronger both on and off the court. Jaci is an avid baseball fan and enjoys rooting for her fellow Longhorns. In her spare time, Jaci enjoys working out, playing sand volleyball, and watching Netflix documentaries. Monday and Wednesday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 am – 5:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm by appointment only Athletic Performance Assessment Michael Middlebrooks, PT, DPT Michael Middlebrooks is a licensed physical therapist who grew up in Louisiana. Michael attended Oklahoma State University and received his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. In 2011 he received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from UT Southwestern’s School of Health Professions. He has continued his education with courses in orthopedics and sports medicine. Michael is working toward his certification in orthopedic manual therapy through NAIOMT. Recently, he added the use of Dry Needling and Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation Training to his practice. Michael enjoys working with competitive and recreational athletes, geriatric, and post-operative patients. He has experience treating a wide variety of diagnoses of the spine and extremities. He utilizes a variety of manual therapy techniques in combination with individualized exercise programs to help patients return to their optimal functional abilities. Michael and his wife live in Anna with their son and dog. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, and playing tennis. Joe Gizzi, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT Clinic Director Joe was born and raised in the Seattle area and graduated from Western Washington University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science/Pre-Physical Therapy. In 2006 he graduated from the University of Washington with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree. After graduation Joe spent over a decade working in outpatient orthopedics, treating a high volume of athletes, work injuries, and post-operative clients. During this time frame he was also promoted to clinical director, and became a certified manual therapist through the Ola Grimsby Institute. He also treats various other conditions including balance, TMD/TMJ dysfunction, headaches and chronic pain. In 2018, Joe and his family moved to Texas and joined Vista Rehab Partners at Allen Sports & SpineCare. While working here he earned his Orthopedic Certified Specialist designation. Then, in September 2019, Joe opened Vista Physical Therapy of Little Elm as a Vista Rehab partner. Joe is excited to be opening a clinic in the community where he lives. He became a physical therapist because he wanted to help people get well and function at their highest level. Everyone he works with is given a detailed evaluation followed by an individualized rehab program developed to address their specific needs and goals. Joe believes in putting an emphasis patient education, an active rehab exercise approach and specific manual therapy techniques. Vista Physical Therapy of Little Elm is located off of University Hwy 380 west of Ray Braswell High School and will serve patients in the towns of Little Elm, Aubrey, Crossroads, and Denton, and serve the neighborhoods of Paloma Creek, Union Park, Savannah, Providence and surrounding areas.	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1852
__label__wiki	0.959308	0.959308	IS Foreign Fighters Dispersing Via Loosely Aligned Networks Sri Lankan military officials stand guard in front of the St. Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade church after an explosion in Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 21, 2019. This is part three of a four-part series. It was Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka, and the joy and serenity filling the country's churches were about to be shattered by a series of suicide bombings soon to be claimed by the Islamic State terror group. Until that point, few counterterror officials or analysts had raised concerns about IS in Sri Lanka. Unlike other parts of the world where IS had established provinces, like in Afghanistan, Libya or the Philippines, there had been little IS-related propaganda in the South Asian island nation. Nor had Sri Lanka sent many fighters to IS's self-declared caliphate. Officials there had put the number at fewer than 40, warning an unspecified number had been under surveillance. A soldier stands guard outside St. Sebastian Churc FILE- A soldier stands guard outside St. Sebastian Church, days after a string of suicide bomb attacks across the island on Easter Sunday, in Negombo, Sri Lanka, May 1, 2019. But U.S. intelligence officials quickly confirmed the April 21 attacks were at least inspired by IS. In the weeks since, Sri Lankan officials steadily built a case that the attackers had multiple connections to the terror group. "We are the victims of global terrorism," Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe told parliament on May 7. "Even if we take all those involved in the organization in Sri Lanka into custody, the terrorists can use many ways to undermine the country." Wickremesinghe's comments echoed fears expressed by numerous U.S. intelligence and counterterrorism officials that even without formal ties, IS has learned to make the most of sometimes loosely aligned criminal and terrorist networks in order to push its agenda. "They have been, unfortunately, the world's pioneer in learning how to radicalize and mobilize people to violence in the virtual world," Lt. Gen. Michael Nagata, the National Counterterrorism Center director of strategic operational planning, said at a conference in September 2018. 'Fighters have scattered' More recently, U.S. intelligence officials have warned that foreign fighters could find refuge with IS branches or networks in more than a dozen other countries, including Turkey, which for years had served as a gateway for foreign fighters looking to enter Syria. "ISIS fighters have scattered," said Seth Jones, director of the Transnational Threats Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, using an acronym for the group. "Those that haven't been killed or detained may have gone into Turkey. Some have moved to other battlefields. "So, keeping track of them at a point, like now, can be difficult." For those foreign fighters, linking up with IS networks elsewhere is not easy. Even in countries with porous borders, security services have been on alert. And blending in can be a challenge. "Islamic State militants traveling overseas from Iraq and Syria regularly use forged documents and passports from a range of countries, physical disguises and broken travel routes as countermeasures to evade detection," said Jade Parker, a former counterterrorism analyst in support of U.S. military activities. But even those evasive measures are not always enough. "Differences in their physical appearance from the local populations may make their presence more conspicuous and detectable by immigration, military and security authorities," Parker said. Criminal networks, which played a large role in getting foreign fighters to Syria and Iraq, have also been degraded. Very little movement "It is quite something different now than a couple years ago, when jihadis still had a functioning network of smugglers," said Thomas Renard, a senior research fellow at the Egmont Institute in Brussels. "Since 2016, the flow of travels back and forth has almost entirely stopped," he said. "There are still some people attempting to travel to jihadi areas, but in marginal numbers." Yet some foreign fighters have been successful. A recent Egmont study looking at fighters from Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia estimated that of the more than 5,000 fighters who went to Iraq, Syria or Libya, more than 1,000 returned home. Number of IS Foreign Fighters That Have Returned t Number of IS Foreign Fighters That Have Returned to North Africa Smaller numbers have made their way to Southeast Asia. Number of IS Foreign Fighters That Have Returned Number of IS Foreign Fighters That Have Returned to Southeast Asia Hundreds, too, have made their way back to Europe, which has long battled an IS terror network that has used both foreign fighters and local recruits to launch terror strikes, like the November 2015 attack in Paris. By 2018, the European police agency Europol estimated about 1,500 foreign fighters had returned to the continent. Some countries, like Bulgaria and Romania, have voiced concerns that foreign fighters were trying to use them as part of transit routes back home. And Hungarian intelligence has warned that a significant number of the approximately 1,000 foreign fighters from the Balkans will seek to return home if possible. At the same time, European authorities indicate the journey is becoming increasingly difficult. Several EU member states have said the number of foreign fighter returnees has declined to a trickle, with the numbers dropping dramatically starting in 2016. Number of IS Foreign Fighters That Have Returned to Europe Still, there is concern that many of those who flocked to the IS caliphate have yet to be accounted for, especially for countries like France, from which almost 2,000 fighters went to Syria and Iraq. "Intelligence agencies don't have a clear understanding of the whereabouts of all foreign fighters and their families in Iraq and Syria," the Center for Strategic and International Studies warned in a December 2018 report, estimating that as many as 700 adults, including 300 fighters, were still abroad. U.S. counterterrorism officials have echoed such concerns, and recently raised the estimated number of foreign fighters from Western countries to 8,000 from 5,000 as intelligence efforts have resulted in a more complete picture. Hidden fighters Researchers also warn that Britain, France and other European countries could be vulnerable to a hidden wave of returning fighters, perhaps even some who left for Syria and Iraq as children. "Even if you have half a dozen of these people over the course of five years in Europe, that settle in Germany and then decide that they want to strike out, the propaganda effect of that PR [public relations] is pretty damaging," said Colin Clarke, a senior fellow at the Soufan Center, a global security research group. "Are the mechanisms in place in Europe and elsewhere to deal with the threat, whether that's a trickle of individuals, whether it's dozens over the course of three to four years? Has the West done the necessary legwork?" Clarke said. This is the third in a series looking at the threat of IS foreign fighters. Next up, a look at the foreign fighters who stayed in Syria and Iraq. Fears Grow Islamic State's Foreign Fighters Ready to Carry On This is part one of a four-part series. WASHINGTON — Even as the Islamic State’s caliphate was clinging to life with its last defenders cornered in a small town in northeastern Syria, the terror group managed to shock those who would eventually see it die. Instead of waiting out about 1,000 civilians and 300 or so hard-core IS fighters who had retreated to Baghuz, the U.S.-led coalition watched for weeks in late February and March,… Sri Lankan President: '99 Percent' of Easter Bombing Suspects Arrested Sri Lanka's president said Tuesday that almost all of the suspects who carried out the deadly Easter bombings on churches and hotels have been arrested. President Maithripala Sirisena told Associated Press that "99-percent" of the suspects had been seized, as well as their explosive materials. Police said an estimated $40 million in assets owned by the perpetrators have been frozen. More than 250 people were killed more two weeks ago when… Sri Lanka Tourism Plummets After Bombings Sri Lanka’s $4.4 billion tourism industry is reeling from cancellations as travelers shun the sun and sand Indian Ocean island after multiple suicide bombings that killed more than 250 people two weeks ago.Suspected suicide bombers from little-known Islamic groups in Sri Lanka attacked churches and luxury hotels in the country on Easter, killing worshippers, tourists and their families. Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attacks.Tourism, which accounts for… Jeff Seldin National Security Correspondent Shoura - An Experiment in Reconciliation in Post-Islamic State Iraq VOA News About Iran	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1853
__label__wiki	0.772019	0.772019	Alyce Tran Is Here to Edit Your Handbag and Your Life By Janelle Okwodu Photo: Courtesy of The Daily Edited Many preach the value of “less is more,” but Alyce Tran is living it. In the age of Marie Kondo–style decluttering, Swedish Death Cleaning, and Vogue editor closet purges, the entire world seems obsessed with paring things down. KonMari is nice, but Tran’s approach doesn’t involve chucking half your possessions. The accessories designer has made a career out of creating the kind of no-nonsense add-ons that help her customers get their lives in order. Monogrammed planners, bespoke cell-phone chargers, and totes with built-in dividers form the foundation of her label, The Daily Edited. Yet for all her expertise, Tran thinks the minimalist nirvana worshipped on Instagram is but a pipe dream. “I come from a place of wanting organization, but even I’m still working on it!” she said on the phone from Sydney. “On the surface I come across as 100 percent organized—you have to in my line of work—but I don’t think of myself as being obsessively neat.” Founded in 2011 when she was working as an attorney in Perth, Tran and fellow lawyer Tania Liu sought to create the kinds of basics that could take women from the boardroom to business class and beyond. Both fans of Proenza Schouler, Celine, and The Row—a water-cooler chat about ready-to-wear sparked their friendship—they sought to bring a chic sensibility to oft mundane tasks like planning work outfits and arranging office supplies. “When you have a desk job, sometimes the only exciting thing to think about is what you’re going to wear to work the next day. That can become a bit of a cycle,” said Tran, who had always envisioned herself in a creative field. “A legal career is lucrative in some ways, but it’s not quite enough if you want to lead a high-speed life; at first [Tania and I] just wanted to do something a bit more exciting.” Each piece grew out of a personal need. Constantly on the go for work, they created leather luggage essentials that upgraded the idea of packing cubes; Tran’s stash of receipts led to a monogrammed millennial pink accordion organizer. “Not sure if it’s making me more organized, but definitely eliminating loose pieces of paper on my desk,” she said. Even a recent foray into mini-purses drew inspiration from Tran’s desire for a micro clutch. Though their versions are roomy compared to those runway bags that barely fit a memory card, Tran is eager to push the line beyond its supremely functional beginnings. Still, she relies on a wealth of data culled from customer feedback to decide what makes the final cut. “There are certain things that I see in the market [that] I get really excited by,” she said. “We’re making about 10 different samples each week, and some of it doesn’t get produced, but that’s okay. [Micro bags] became so intricate that it just wasn’t possible to deliver because we felt like our customers, given the size of the item, wouldn’t wanna pay more than $100 for it.” Cost-effective but designed to reflect a curated aesthetic, TDE has developed a robust following online. The brand’s signature bright hues and playful shapes mirror Tran’s own personal style. “In my mind, I think I’m streamlined and chic, but then I’ll see photos of myself and realize that actually, I’m very colorful!” she said. “I tend to think that I’ve got my neutrals and basics in my wardrobe already, so when I’m shopping, I’m like a magpie. I’ll go for the color.” A runway addict who has racked up an impressive collection of vintage designs by Raf Simons and Phoebe Philo, Tran hopes her collection can serve as an entry organizational point for fellow fashion obsessives. “What [we] do is really democratize luxury to a degree. Everything is well designed and well made, but attainable,” she said. If the idea of adding one more thing to your already-bursting closet runs counter to your desire for white space, Tran, who is currently in the middle of an annual closet purge with her sister Caroline, understands the irony. “If [minimalism] is your thing and you dedicate time to that, it’s great, but for a lot of us, it’s hard to maintain,” said Tran, who advocates the one piece in, one piece out wardrobe philosophy that embraces the cycle of new fashion. “Right now, I’m in Marie Kondo withdrawal!”	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1854
__label__cc	0.529734	0.470266	[facebook] [twitter] A National Journal of Literature & Discussion Volume 95/4 About VQR J. Todd Anderson J. Todd Anderson has created the storyboards for all of Joel and Ethan Coen’s films since Raising Arizona (1987), including their latest release, True Grit. Some of his other storyboard credits include The Addams Family, Men in Black, and Whip It. He also works as an actor and director, and he co-hosts the weekly radio show and NPR podcast “Filmically Perfect.” Contact VQR Copyright ©2020 The Virginia Quarterly Review. All rights reserved.	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1855
__label__wiki	0.92983	0.92983	MoneyConsumerDon't Waste Your Money How much does a royal wedding cost? The venue, guest list and exact date have not been revealed, but one thing is certain: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding will be expensive. Aimee Dunne, a London-based wedding planner who specializes in luxury weddings, said that even conservative estimates for a modern royal wedding would start well into six figures. "I can't imagine Harry and Meghan would be able to achieve the wedding they would be looking at on anything less than £500,000 + ($670,000)," she said. Costs skyrocket into the millions when security is taken into consideration. But first, here's a look at the money behind a royal wedding: Harry's father, Prince Charles, is likely to pick up most of the bill for the spring 2018 wedding and reception, even if custom dictates otherwise. "Traditionally the cost of the wedding falls on the wife's family, but surely this won't be the case here," said Kate Williams, a historian and royal expert. The wedding of Harry's brother, William and his wife, Kate Middleton, provides some precedent. In that case, Charles paid most costs. But Williams said that Kate's family also contributed "quite heavily." "We will have to see what Meghan's family decides to do," Williams said. RELATED: 12 Things To Know About Meghan Markle, Prince Harry’s Fiancée The couple can dodge a major venue rental bill by using a property owned by Queen Elizabeth II and her family (there's no shortage of options). William and Catherine had two receptions in the Buckingham Palace: a traditional lunch for over 600 guests, which was hosted by the Queen and included dignitaries and officials. A more intimate evening party for roughly 300 friends and family followed. "With a guest list of 500, I would say a budget would realistically be a minimum of £150,000 ($200,000) upwards. And that is certainly on the conservative side," Dunne said of a reception. Markle's wedding dress is likely to be a bespoke piece by a prestigious designer, and the price tag will reflect that. Catherine's family reportedly paid for a custom Alexander McQueen wedding dress for her big day. The cost of the dress has never been officially confirmed. [caption id="attachment_20806" align="alignnone" width="712"] Getty Images \| Pascal Le Segretain[/caption] RELATED: Here Are The Details Of Harry And Meghan's Engagement—AND SEE THE RING! This is the big one. An estimated 5,000 police guarded the public during festivities for William and Catherine, and there were reports of a dispute between London and Britain's home office over who should pay. The final bill remains unknown, but the government provided the police with a special £3.6 million ($4.8 million) grant that was used to cover overtime pay for officers. If Harry and Meghan also decide to have their wedding in central London, the costs are expected to be substantial. "Of course the situation has changed since the previous royal wedding, so the security requirements will be much stricter," Williams said, referencing a series of recent terror attacks in the city. Harry's distance from the British throne (he's fifth in line) means he might have more choice than William in terms of location. Cost To The Economy Brits got an extra day off when William and Catherine were married. Charles' wedding to Diana was also declared a special holiday, as was the wedding of his younger sister Princess Anne. The national party comes with a cost: The Centre for Economics and Business Research says that each holiday reduces economic production by £2.3 billion ($3 billion). Some argue that increased tourism from abroad would help offset the cost of a royal wedding, but the Office for National Statistic found a little evidence of the phenomenon in 2011. Written by Ivana Kottasová for CNN. Max Foster and Lorenzo D'Agostino contributed reporting. The-CNN-Wire ™ & © 2017 Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company. All rights reserved. This story originally appeared on Don't Waste Your Money . Checkout Don't Waste Your Money for other great tips and ideas to make the most out of life. Companies Are Already Looking To Cash In On Royal Baby No. 3 Job alert—you could work for William, Kate and Harry Send me an email, at jmatarese@wcpo.com or message me on Facebook .	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1859
__label__cc	0.613537	0.386463	Natera Announces New Early Priority Date cfDNA Patent, Files Suit Against CareDx Natera, Inc.(NASDAQ:NTRA), a pioneer and global leader in cell-free DNA testing, today filed suit against CareDx for infringing its U.S. Patent 10,526,658 ("the '658 patent"). The U.S. Patent Office most Natera, Inc.(NASDAQ:NTRA), a pioneer and global leader in cell-free DNA testing, today filed suit against CareDx for infringing its U.S. Patent 10,526,658 ("the '658 patent"). The U.S. Patent Office most recently recognized Natera's innovation in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) when it awarded the '658 patent on January 7th, 2020. The '658 patent covers cfDNA-based diagnostic methods, including those for transplant. Natera now has over 200 patents issued and pending, including more than twenty in the field of transplant.	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1860
__label__wiki	0.720123	0.720123	Mystery Skeleton Found in California Hills is a WW2 Japanese-American POW Jan 9, 2020 George Winston Mount Williamson, where authorities say the skeletal remains were found. Credit: Inyo County Sheriff's Office. Last fall, hikers climbing Mount Williamson discovered a skeleton. It was wearing a leather belt and had leather shoes on his feet. They posted on Facebook that it appeared the man was wearing hiking shoes and that he had been the victim of violence when he died. The two men, Tyler Hofer and his friend, had gone off course as they picked their way through the boulders in a basin when they found a bone. Giichi Matsumura during his incarceration in Manzanar, California. Credit: Matsumura Family They had earlier found a pile of bones from a herd of deer that had slipped off an icy slope and plunged to their death and the two men assumed that this was another animal bone. After moving a pile of rocks, they found the skeleton of a man with its arms crossed over its chest. Authorities initially stated that they were mystified about the identity of the remains. No hikers had been reported missing in the region for decades. Additionally, their search of the scene indicated no crime had been committed. A replica of internment camp barracks sits near a watch tower at Manzanar National Historic Site. They did not state, however, that they were already beginning to suspect the remains might be those of Giichi Matsumura. Matsumura’s story, while not widely known, experienced a bit of a resurgence when a documentary called “The Manzanar Fishing Club” was released in 2012. The burial party for Giichi Matsumura. While Matsumura’s story was not included in the film, the directors discussed it often while promoting the documentary. The documentary is about an internment camp in the mountains of California during World War II. Japanese-Americans were relocated to live their under guard because the American government was concerned that some of them may be loyal to the Japanese emperor. So all Japanese-Americans, without any evidence that they were disloyal to the US, were rounded up and placed in these types of camps. A photograph is displayed at the Japanese-American Manzanar War Relocation Center at Manzanar As the war was winding down, the camps were left unguarded and the inmates were free to leave. Many, like Matsumura and his family, had no where else to go so they remained at the camp. When a group of young men planned a hike to go fishing in the mountains, Matsumura insisted on going with them. On July 29, 1945, the men began their hike into the Sierra Nevadas. Matsumura stopped to paint a watercolor and told the other men he would catch up with them. They continued hiking until a freak snowstorm arrived. The other men hid in a cave until the storm blew over. After the storm, they searched for Matsumura but could not find him. A search team was organized in the camp, but they also failed to find him. Matsumura’s wife, Ito, was so worried about him that her hair turned white. A month later, hikers from the town of Independence found Matsumura’s remains. People from the camp then buried his body under a sheet and a pile of granite rocks. They placed a sign on the pile which gave Matsumura’s name, age and the words “Rest in peace,” all in Japanese characters. A hair clipping and fingernails were brought back to the camp. This is a Buddhist tradition when a deceased person’s body cannot be brought back. May 23, 1943, an American soldier guards the Japanese-American internment camp at Manzanar, California Authorities alerted Matsumura’s granddaughter Lori Matsumura about the discovery. She was initially surprised because her family had always known he was buried in the mountains and never thought of his remains as being lost. The incident has raised Lori’s curiosity about life in the camp and the circumstances around her grandfather’s death. Until she began looking into the story, she did not realize her father, Masaru Matsumura, was part of the search party that looked for Matsumura. She said that her father never spoke about the camp. He seemed bitter about the experience. A monument honoring the dead stands in the cemetery at Manzanar National Historic Site When his family left the camp and moved to Santa Monica, Masaru had to work to support his family. His mother worked two or three jobs as well. Ito passed away in 2005 at the age of 102. Masaru was 94 when he died last summer. Now that Lori is interested in learning more about that time in her family’s life, there is no one left alive to tell her about it. Another Article From Us: Pearl Harbor Veteran Passes Away at Age 100 “I wish I would have dug a little deeper and found out more stories from my dad,” Lori said. “I wish I would have asked more questions.”	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1866
__label__wiki	0.916015	0.916015	Audie Murphy, Highly Decorated US Soldier Who Went On To Have Successful Hollywood Career Oct 11, 2016 Ivano Massari One of the most highly decorated American soldier of World War II, Audie Leon Murphy, was born on the 20th June 1925. His life story was an incredible mix of heroism and acting – heroism because he was one of the bravest and most successful warriors the United States of America ever produced, and acting because, when his military career ended, he turned his attention to Hollywood and became an international celebrity in a film career that spanned 21 years. Murphy received a vast amount of awards and decorations both from his own country and from France and Belgium. These include the American Campaign Medal, the French Croix de Guerre with Silver Star, Campaign Medals for the Middle East, Africa and Europe, the French Legion of Honor, French Croix de Guerre with Palm, the World War II Victory Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal, the French Liberation Medal, the Belgian Croix de Guerre and the American Medal of Honor and Legion of Merit. In total, Murphy received 33 awards and medals. Amongst these was the prestigious Medal of Honor. 2. Held Off A Company Of Germans The Medal of Honor was awarded to Murphy after he single-handedly held off a company of German soldiers at the Colmar Pocket and then, incredibly, even after being wounded, led a counterattack. Audie Murphy’s medals. By Michael Barera – CC BY-SA 4.0 The Germans scored a direct hit on an M10 tank destroyer, setting it alight, forcing the crew to abandon it. Murphy ordered his men to retreat to positions in the woods, remaining alone at his post, shooting his M1 carbine and directing artillery fire via his field telephone while the Germans aimed fire directly at his position. Murphy mounted the abandoned, burning tank destroyer and began firing its .50 caliber machine gun at the advancing Germans, killing a squad crawling through a ditch towards him. For an hour, Murphy stood on the tank destroyer returning German fire from footsoldiers and advancing tanks, killing or wounding 50 Germans. He sustained a leg wound during this stand and stopped only after he ran out of ammunition. Murphy then rejoined his men, disregarding his own wound, and led them back to repel the Germans. He insisted on remaining with his men while his wounds were treated. For his actions that day, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. 3. Suffered From PTSD Like many returning war veterans. Audie Murphy suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The film actor, David Niven, recorded in his biography that not only would Murphy sleep with a loaded gun next to him, but would occasionally wake up startled fellow actors by firing off a round when he himself woke up. 4. Joined the Army at 16 Murphy lied about his age when he tried to enlist after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, but the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps all turned him down for being underweight and underage. After his sister provided an affidavit falsifying his birth date by a year, he was accepted by the U.S. Army on 30 June 1942. He joined the 3rd Infantry Division in which he served the entire war. Officially, he was 21 years old when the war in Europe ended but despite his youth, by VE day (Victory in Europe – 8th May, 1945) he had accounted for the loss of some 240 enemy soldiers. 5. Most Decorated Soldier Murphy was believed to be the most decorated soldier of World War II, but his tally was surpassed by veteran soldier Matt Urban who, addition to his numerous awards, also received from President Carter a belated Medal of Honor award. 6. Difficult Childhood Murphy’s childhood was one of hardship and difficulty. He was the 7th son of a family of 12 siblings. Murphy’s father was an unreliable character and, after leaving his family and then returning unexpectedly, finally abandoned them altogether and was never heard of again. He was devoted to his mother and claimed that he never really got over her death. 7. Learned to Shoot While Hunting Murphy’s deadly accurate rifle shooting accounted for the demise of many enemy soldiers but it was not the United States army that taught Murphy to shoot. His skill with a rifle can be attributed rather to the fact that his family depended on his ability to hunt small game for the family pot. 8. Man Of The Year In 1949, Audie Murphy was honored by the prestigious Time magazine, by being placed on its front cover and hailed as ‘Man of the Year’. 9. Gambling Despite his successful military and film career, Audie Murphy lost a large part of his fortune through gambling as well as participating in unsuccessful business ventures. 10. Acting Career Murphy’s acting and military careers found an amazing congruence when he played himself in the biographical film ‘To Hell and Back’. On 28 May 1971, Murphy was killed when the private plane in which he was a passenger crashed into Brush Mountain, near Catawba, Virginia, 20 miles west of Roanoke in conditions of rain, clouds, fog and zero visibility. The pilot, who was also killed, had a private-pilot license and a reported 8,000 hours of flying time, but held no instrument rating. On 7 June 1971, Murphy was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery. The headstones of Medal of Honor recipients buried at Arlington National Cemetery are normally decorated in gold leaf. Murphy previously requested that his stone remain plain and inconspicuous, like that of an ordinary soldier. The headstone contains the incorrect birth year 1924, based upon the falsified materials among his military records. Some of the Action Scenes:	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1867
__label__cc	0.570986	0.429014	Memphis Minute - December 20th I envisioned taking a stroll, maybe having to beat through some bushes or tall grass, then finding his grave, screaming out “A-HA!” listening to one of his songs, and sending a picture. But when I found Rose Hill Cemetery off Elvis Presley Boulevard in Memphis, there was a tree uprooted and broken by a recent storm laying in front of the gate. That should have been a warning. The first obstacle in my search, but not the day this mystery began. When Will Shade returned to Memphis he had an idea. He gathered musicians with various talents so he could form a “jug” band like the ones he saw and heard in Louisville Kentucky. The group had a date set to record but Shade thought something was missing. He heard a young musician from Decatur Alabama playing and singing in a bar in 1928, liked what he heard, and invited the man to record with the band, which was elastic in its membership anyway. The young man provided vocals for that session’s “On The Road Again” and added his guitar for the classic “Lindberg Hop” and others. But that is not the day this mystery began. Today, the small graveyard is peaceful and maintained. But Rose Hill Cemetery has a terrible past. Along with evidence of other crimes, in 1994 three murder victims were dumped there - evidence shows they were buried alive under a casket. These events sparked action from neighbors and local Cane Creek (MBE) Church. In 1979 bones were found above ground, funeral homes were fined, and the cemetery owner was murdered. All part of Rose Hill’s story, but not when my mystery began. I met T. Dwayne Moore, Executive Director of Mt. Zion Memorial Fund, on another day in another cemetery at a ceremony for another Memphis music legend - Frank Stokes. That’s what Moore and “the Fund” do - locate and mark lost graves of musicians who had an impact, though many are not widely known, and help preserve or save the cemeteries they’re in. We got back in touch some months later, and then he asked me to attempt to locate a grave, which led me to mentally mark a grid and walk the cemetery the way I used to train post-incident recon teams to do - and my initial research. But those days are not where this mystery began. On this day, I reflect on small success - finding some stories and the grave of the young man’s Mother at Rose Hill - and the failure of finding knowledgeable contacts and lost records. On this day in 1965, the day this mystery began, Charlie Burse, longtime partner of Will Shade in the Memphis Jug Band and bandleader of the short-lived Memphis Mudcats, died of heart disease in Memphis and was later buried in Rose Hill Cemetery. Memphis Jug Band, “KC Moan”	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1869
__label__cc	0.582885	0.417115	THE WATERMARK. Watershed & Local News Heard in the Halls Opinion & Editorials NEWS & POLITICS. The Youth Vote in the 2018 Midterm Elections by Dani Cooke In our extremely polarized political landscape, the recent midterm elections were undeniably important. An estimated 49.4% of the voting-eligible population turned out to vote in the 2018 midterms [1]. If this estimate holds true, it will beat the turnout for the year 1966 (48.7%) and possibly be the highest midterm voter turnout since 1914 [2]. In mid-October, just under three weeks before election day, the 11th and 12th-grade classes traveled to Sterling, Colorado and Scottsbluff, Nebraska—two rural and generally Republican areas—to expand our view of the political spectrum in our region. In Sterling, I asked a number of students if they planned to vote in future elections. From each student I asked, I received a similar answer: “I won’t vote, because my vote doesn’t matter.” This perspective is not limited to the so-called “forgotten Colorado,” the parts of the state neglected by the government powers centralized in the Denver Metro area [3, 4]. Rather, I’ve heard this same sentiment expressed by my friends in Boulder and Denver. Amid intense partisan unrest, young people aren’t convinced that their vote matters. In spite of these doubts, however, the 2018 midterms saw a massive turnout of young voters. According to Tufts University’s Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement [5], 31% of citizens between the ages of 18 and 29 turned out to vote in the most recent election. While this number may seem small, it marks a 10% increase from the 2014 midterms. And this vote is far from immaterial—in fact, the youth vote has been cited as a “powerful voting bloc” which “almost certainly” contributed to the Democratic Party’s takeover of the House of Representatives after the most recent election. Overall, in states with a higher turnout of youth voters, Democratic candidates tended to win their respective races. Indeed, young people are far more likely to vote for Democratic candidates. However, within this generalization lies a significant problem. In the months preceding the 2018 midterms, a number of youth movements arose in order to encourage voting among students: The Future Coalition’s Walkout To Vote [6], Vote For Our Lives [7], and Box The Ballot [8]. These movements, whether unintentionally or by design, have been almost entirely steered toward liberal voters in support of Democratic candidates. Voting is the foundation of our representative democracy, regardless of political agenda. The importance of voting should be stressed not for the growth of one political party, but rather for the promotion informed political action demanded by our governmental system. Amid discussions of voter suppression and the fact that election day is not a national holiday, preventing people from successfully making it to the polls, those who have the power to vote should use it. “Voting is the only way to ensure that our values and priorities are represented in halls of power. And it’s not enough to just vote for president every four years. We all have to vote in every single election.” - Michelle Obama, When We All Vote. 2018 Midterm Elections Analysis (x) Election Results: PBS (x) Analysis of the Election Results: The New Yorker Youth Voters (x) The “Youth Wave”: The Atlantic (x) Youth Voter Turnout Statistics: CIRCLE (x) Trends Among Youth Voters: Harvard Institute of Politics Challenges of Voting & Voter Suppression (x) Fighting Voter Suppression: ACLU (x) The Difficulties of Voting: Pew Research (x) Voter Suppression in the 2016 Election: The Atlantic (x) Voter Suppression in the 2018 Midterms: The Atlantic (x) The Democratic Party Voter Suppression: FiveThirtyEight (x) Voter Eligibility Information for Colorado (x) Voter Registration FAQs for Colorado (x) Register to Vote Online	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1876
__label__wiki	0.724245	0.724245	European Nations Trigger Iran Nuclear Deal Dispute Mechanism Originally published on January 14, 2020 10:41 am NOEL KING, HOST: President Trump pulled the United States out of the Iran nuclear deal in 2018. And since then, Europe has been trying to salvage it. Right now, though, the European effort looks shaky. France, Germany and the U.K. were all part of the deal. Those three countries announced this morning that they're considering whether to reimpose U.N. sanctions on Iran. Nathalie Tocci knows this agreement well. She was a senior adviser to the EU's foreign policy chief. She's on the line. Good morning. NATHALIE TOCCI: Good morning. KING: So we were talking this morning because France, Germany and the U.K. said they triggered the agreement's dispute mechanism. What does that mean? TOCCI: Well, that essentially means that they will be negotiating with Iran. And this dispute resolution mechanism essentially gives Iran another 35, approximately, days and try and seek Iran's full compliance within the mechanism. If this fails, then, essentially, there will be an advice provided by the so-called advisory board. And if that advises the group to then turn to the U.N. Security Council, there would indeed be the possibility - in fact, probably the certainty - of a so-called snapback of U.N. Security Council resolutions. An important point to highlight is that the snapback does not require the consent of all five permanent members of the Security Council because it essentially simply calls for a nonrenewal of the waiver. And therefore, it only requires basically one state - i.e., for instance, the United States, to name the obvious one - to essentially vote in favor of the reimposition of sanctions for the sanctions to be reimposed. KING: What... TOCCI: So basically, there is not an automatic move to the reimposition of sanctions. But indeed, an important step - in my view, a very unfortunate step - has been taken today. KING: What did Iran do? TOCCI: Well, Iran has essentially said it will no longer sort of accept restrictions to the number of centrifuges that it has to essentially produce and stockpile enriched uranium. It has not - and this is why I don't think the dispute resolution mechanism should have been triggered - it has not said that it will actually go back to an enrichment of uranium, for instance, 20%, which is basically the kind of percentage that indicates a willingness by Iran to move up towards a military rather than simply civilian scale nuclear program. So it basically said it will increase the quantity, if you like, not the quantity of its enriched uranium. So in my view, it is a very risky move that the Europeans have taken - and in my view, also not a particularly, let's put it, courageous move in terms of facing up to where the real noncompliance of all this really is, which, frankly speaking, is in the United States. KING: OK. There was an interesting bit of timing this morning. France, Germany and the U.K. triggered this mechanism only a couple of hours after Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson said - he was on the BBC; he was asked about the nuclear deal. And he said, let's work together to replace it and get a Trump deal instead. Later on, his spokespeople said he didn't mean to suggest that President Trump had a better idea for an Iran nuclear deal. But what do you make of those comments? Is Boris Johnson talking as part of a coordinated European strategy on Iran and nukes, or is he just talking for himself? TOCCI: I think he's definitely just talking for himself. KING: OK. TOCCI: I think this is the first instance of a post-Brexit Britain talking for itself. To be honest, a new deal is really - is pie in the sky, to be honest. I mean, if the existing deal has not been complied with - and it has not been complied with because there's been a violation by one side, which has then triggered a noncompliance by the other side - the trust between the parties is so low at the moment that there is no scope whatsoever for any new deal. KING: Nevertheless, do you think Tehran wants to stay in this deal? TOCCI: Well, I think the signals that it's provided up until now indicates that it's done - it does. I mean - you know, sort of - it's been well over a year and a half now that, essentially, Iran has been taking decisions that so far have been reversible decisions, which have basically been indicating, on the one hand, we've got to do something because there's a violation on the one side and we can't simply stay put on our side, so we've got to do something. But we will not do something that indicates taking irreversible steps. And even this last fifth announcement that they made on the 5 of January basically indicates a reversible step. Now, it does indicate the fact that Iran will not ask for permission if it will eventually go up to an enrichment to 20%, which could happen at any time, but it has basically not taken that step yet. Had it been an Iranian decision either to increase the enrichment of uranium to 20% or, perhaps even more importantly, a denial of access to inspectors, that would have signaled Tehran's... KING: It would be, yes, a very different situation. Nathalie Tocci - we have to leave it there - senior adviser at the EU. Thank you. TOCCI: Thank you. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1877
__label__wiki	0.956855	0.956855	Koepka ready to get back to work after nearly 3 months off by: DOUG FERGUSON, Associated Press FILE – Brooks Koepka reacts after sinking a putt on the 18th green to win the PGA Championship golf tournament, Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, N.Y. Koepka says his play out of an awkward lie on the 18th that led to par was one of his most important shots. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) HONOLULU (AP) — Brooks Koepka hasn’t been the same since he tied for third in the FedEx Cup final in August, and hasn’t felt entirely healthy since last March. He wouldn’t rate himself full strength now. Koepka returns to competition this week in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, his first tournament since he reinjured his left knee in South Korea at the CJ Cup. He said Tuesday his left knee “doesn’t feel the same as my right.” “It probably won’t for a while, but it does feel stable,” Koepka said. “Leaving Korea and all the way up to about a month ago, it just didn’t feel stable. It felt like it could either way. It could go left, out, back.” Koepka says he’s had issues since March and just dealt with them. He still managed to win the PGA Championship for the second straight year and pick up his first World Golf Championship. During his short offseason, Koepka had stem cell treatment on his left knee because the patella tendon was partially torn. Then, he was walking off a tee when he slipped on a wet piece of cement, went to brace himself from falling and reinjured the knee. He said his knee cap moved into the fat pad, which he described as “excruciating.” He had physical therapy in San Diego for most of December and says he started hitting balls right before Christmas. Koepka said he wouldn’t have flown to the United Arab Emirates if he didn’t feel healthy, and that his speed and everything else about his game were the same as before he was hurt at the CJ Cup. “From that moment on, after a couple days of hitting balls and not feeling pain, it was like, ‘OK, I could get back here and do this and finally play,'” he said. A NAME FROM THE PAST The first player of note from an emerging golf nation is not always the best one. As Li Haotong of China was making his debut at the Presidents Cup, Guan Tianlang was preparing to qualify for the PGA Tour Series-China. Guan, who won the Asia-Pacific Amateur and then made the cut at the Masters and Zurich Classic when he was 14, made it through. Despite closing with a 79, he tied for 10th last week to earn full status for the season in China. Guan is a sophomore at Arizona and is still an amateur. “I think I will turn pro soon,” he said, adding there was a “good chance” he would play China’s opening tournament. “But I still need some time to think about everything. I might also balance school and play professional events.” Guan says he expected some highs and lows after his Masters performance. “I think that I’m trending in the right direction now,” he said. G-MAC STYLE Graeme McDowell can add his name to the list of players who went searching for distance and lost sight of their game. McDowell was enthusiastic at the Sony Open, and that was before he closed with rounds of 67-64 for the best weekend score at wet Waialae. It gave him a tie for fourth, his best finish since winning in the Dominican Republic last spring. He attributes that to getting back to his normal flight with irons. McDowell started working in August with Kevin Kirk, also the swing coach for Patrick Reed. “The first thing I said was I’ve got to start hitting it lower again,” McDowell said. “I’m not playing the wind anymore. That was my bread and butter.” He still works with Pete Cowen, but McDowell said their schedules didn’t mesh as much with McDowell out of the top 50 and not playing in all the majors or World Golf Championships. Where did he lose his way? “It probably came from trying to launch the drive too high in a little search for a wee bit of distance,” he said. “I got an iron in my hand, it was vertical. That’s not me. I need to hit the ball back down to a good window.” For two weeks in the Hawaii wind, he said he was “back to G-Mac style.” SHORT ROAD, LONG SHOT For the host country of the Tokyo Olympics, Hideki Matsuyama (No. 21) and Shugo Imahira (No. 33) are the leading candidates to represent Japan. Next in line is Ryo Ishikawa at No. 83. Ishikawa showed signs of getting back to form last year when he won three times on the Japan Golf Tour, his first titles since 2016 and his biggest year in Japan since 2010. The problem facing him now is a schedule. Ishikawa is part of a solid field this week in the Singapore Open, co-sanctioned by Japan. Among those playing are Justin Rose, Henrik Stenson and Matt Kuchar. Otherwise, the Japan Golf Tour season doesn’t start until a week after the Masters. That would leave Ishikawa only six events on his home tour before the cutoff for the Olympics. Ishikawa is looking for sponsor exemptions, with his eye on the Genesis Invitational at Riviera and perhaps the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill. He made his U.S. debut at Riviera in 2009 when he was 17. Six new players were selected for the 16-member Player Advisory Council this year, the group tasked with listening to players and conveying their thoughts to the four members of the PGA Tour’s policy board. The newcomers include Russell Knox and Harry Higgs. More telling was who was put up for election as PAC chairman, who next year would join the policy board — Justin Thomas, Charley Hoffman and Peter Malnati. That assures a streak that probably should have ended long ago. No foreign-born player has ever been on the policy board. Last year, 48 of the 125 players who qualified for the FedEx Cup postseason were international players, including 12 of the 30 who reached the Tour Championship. The others on the PAC: Ryan Armour, Paul Casey, Zach Johnson, Anirban Lahiri, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and Harold Varner III all served last year. Also new for this year are David Hearn, Billy Horschel, Ryan Palmer and Kevin Streelman. Missing from the list is Bryson DeChambeau. Last year at The Northern Trust, when he was criticized for how long it took him to play a shot, DeChambeau said, “I’ve asked to be on the PAC committee for three years, and it takes time to get on there.” Higgs is a rookie, although the PAC is evenly populated by players young and old, high and low in the FedEx Cup. The election for PAC Chairman ends on Feb. 7. DIVOTS Collin Morikawa’s three-putt from 4 feet on the final hole of the Sony Open took him from a potential four-way tie for ninth to a seven-way tie for 21st. Perhaps more than a difference of $108,900 if he had made the short birdie, Morikawa would have moved to No. 50 in the world. He’s No. 53. Morikawa needs to be in the top 50 a week before the Masters to get an invitation. … Inbee Park is returning to Australia for the first time in six years. Park, voted the LPGA Tour’s best player of the last decade, plans to play the Vic Open and the Australian Ladies Masters in February. … The last seven rounds on the PGA Tour in Hawaii were played under lift, clean and place rules. STAT OF THE WEEK Lanto Griffin was 7-under par on the 18th hole of the Sony Open. He played the other 68 holes in 1 under. “I think we know all four tournaments that I’m looking forward to. I think that’s pretty obvious.” — Brooks Koepka. Four of his seven victories since 2017 have been majors.	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1881
__label__wiki	0.987029	0.987029	https://www.yourconroenews.com/neighborhood/moco/sports/article/ALUMNI-NOTEBOOK-Montgomery-alumna-Cooper-shares-13739695.php ALUMNI NOTEBOOK: Montgomery alumna Cooper shares The Bruzzy championship By Rob Tate, Staff Writer Published 6:11 pm CDT, Wednesday, April 3, 2019 University of Texas golfer Hailee Cooper, a 2018 graduate of Montgomery High School, shared The Bruzzy Challenge individual championship on Tuesday. Photo: Texas Athletics University of Texas golfer Hailee Cooper shared the individual championship at The Bruzzy Challenge on Tuesday. The freshman carded a 9-under par for the three rounds at Lantana Golf Club in Argyle, Texas to tie with Baylor’s Gurleen Kaur for the win. Cooper wasn’t the only former Montgomery Lady Bear near the top of the leaderboard. Former high school teammate Reid Isaac of Kansas State finished in fifth place. Cooper made an eagle on the No. 9 par-four during the third round after hitting the green on her tee shot and she sunk the resulting putt. She also made birdies on Nos. 10, 11 and 16 for the 70 on the round. She also shot a 70 in the first round on Monday and followed that with a 67 in the second round. Cooper and the Longhorns finished tied for seventh place as a team. It marked her second career collegiate win. Isaac, a sophomore with the Wildcats, was 4-under par for the tournament. She shot a 66 and 71 in the first 36 holes on Monday before ending with a 75 (3-over) on Tuesday. A 212 was a career-best three-round tournament for Isaac as her top score during her freshman was 215. Also at The Bruzzy, Ava Schweinteck (Magnolia), representing Texas A&M, finished tied for 41st. Schweinteck was 6-over par (222) with her 72 in the second round factoring as her best 18 holes during the tournament. Schweinteck is a sophomore for the Aggies. She spent her freshman year at UT-Arlington. Travis Washburn (College Park) is off to a fine freshman season at Navarro College. The former Cavalier leads the team in triples with three and has seven extra-base hits total, including a homer. He has a slash line of .253/.333/.385 as of Tuesday. Preston Hoffart (Magnolia) is batting .222 in 29 games played at Blinn College. The freshman has a homer and 11 RBIs. His on-base percentage sits at .345 as he has 11 walks. Chandler Morris (College Park) has appeared in 11 games (eight starts) at Texas A&M. He has three hits, three runs and two RBIs in 19 at-bats. He also has drawn eight walks to make his on-base percentage .448. Pitcher Devin Fontenot (The Woodlands) is 3-0 in 11 relief appearances at LSU. The sophomore has logged 21 innings with an ERA of 3.00. The former Highlander has struck out 20 while walking 10. Shane Sirdashney (The Woodlands) has started 18 games as a freshman at UTSA. He has driven in five runs, two of which came in the past five games. He has 44 put-outs and two assists in the outfield. Kelcy Leach (The Woodlands) is batting .271 in 34 games for Texas Tech so far during her sophomore seasnon. Her 20 RBIs as of Tuesday was fifth on the team while her six homers were tied for third. One of those home runs came this past Sunday against Iowa State. Cheyenne Cavanaugh (Oak Ridge) is batting .316 at Belmont so far this season. The sophomore outfielder has scored 21 runs while driving in seven. Emma McBride (Magnolia West) has appeared in 21 games with nine starts to start her collegiate career at Virginia. The freshman three hits in 20 at-bats and has two RBIs and two runs scored. Through 25 games at Northeast Texas Community College, Blakelea Nettles (Conroe) leads the team in stolen bases with 17. The sophomore is batting .329 with three RBIs and 19 runs scored. rtate@hcnonline.com	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1882
__label__cc	0.621372	0.378628	HomeSignature EventsTribute to Women Awards2018 HonoreesCarol M. Ober 2018 Tribute Honorees Carol M. Ober Carol Ober has been a volunteer with the IRS accredited AARP Foundation Tax Aide Program for over 20 years. During this time she has prepared Federal and state income tax returns for seniors and low-income tax payers. She is currently Mercer County Coordinator, managing approximately 60 volunteers, preparing approximately 4500 returns annually throughout 12 locations, including bilingual staffed locations, in Mercer County, NJ. From 2002-2008 Carol served as State Coordinator managing 1000 volunteers and preparing over 40,000 returns annually at 200 locations. In 2013 she received the AARP-NJ Andrus Award, the “most prestigious volunteer tribute recognizing outstanding individuals who are sharing their talents and skills to enrich the lives of others.” She previously received the IRS Stakeholder Partnerships Education Center Award for “Outstanding Public Service to Your Community” in 2012 and AARP Outstanding Service Awards in 2003, 2005, and 2008. Her prior community service includes Executive Secretary of the United States Tennis Association New Jersey District, Trustee of Princeton Day School (PDS) and board member, Treasurer and President of the PDS Parents Association and Chairman of the PDS Nearly New Shop, Trustee and Treasurer of Young Audiences of New Jersey, and Co-Founder and President of the Princeton’s Women’s Investment Club, chartered by the national Association of Investment Clubs (NAIC). She is also a founding member of the Princeton Area Community Foundation Fund for Women and Carol received her B.A. and M.S.Ed from the University of Philadelphia, she is an honorary member of the Princeton University Class of 1965 for her volunteer work on class reunions. She taught in Philadelphia suburban schools until moving to the Princeton area in 1975 with her husband, Richard. They have two children and four grandchildren. Carolyn Biondi Patricia Clearwater Linda Mead Catherine Milone Carolyn P. Sanderson Fern Spruill Paula Troy	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1883
__label__cc	0.550333	0.449667	CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF CYNTHIA WOODS MITCHELL THROUGH MUSIC WITH A SPEC The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion kicks off its 2010 season with the Houston Symphony’s Tribute Concert to Cynthia Woods Mitchell. Celebrate the life of Cynthia Woods Mitchell and the music she loved with this special concert featuring some of her classical favorites April 29 at 7:30 p.m. Orchestra-level seats are $15. Mezzanine and lawn seating are free courtesy of The Wortham Foundation. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Robert Franz conducts this celebratory performance featuring some of Cynthia Mitchell’s favorite works including Mozart’s Overture to Die Zauberflöte (“The Magic Flute”), Verdi’s Triumphal March from “Aida,” Bizet’s Suite No. 1 from “Carmen,” Tchaikovsky’s Capriccio Italien, Webber’s Suite from “Evita” including “Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina” featuring soprano Danica Dawn Johnston and more. Cynthia Mitchell had an enormous impact on shaping The Pavilion and The Woodlands community. She came up with the idea of creating a performing arts center in The Woodlands while visiting her daughter in Austin in 1976. They were enjoying a performance by Austin Ballet at Zilker Hillside Theatre, eating take-out chicken and sipping wine on a quilt, surrounded by families on blankets, children in swimsuits, frisbees and dogs. She loved the fact that everyone, not just the elite, could enjoy the performance. She soon convinced her husband, George P. Mitchell, founder of The Woodlands, that a venue such as Zilker would be perfect in The Woodlands. In 1990, her dream became a reality when The Pavilion opened its doors. Come to the concert early to celebrate reading and the arts! Prior to the Houston Symphony’s performance, the annual Hats Off to Reading Celebration, an event that promotes student literacy and a love of reading, takes place in The Pavilion’s Event Tent from 5:30-6:45 p.m. This event, sponsored by the Reading Odyssey Committee, a partnership between Montgomery County Memorial Library System, Conroe ISD librarians, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School Library, Chick-fil-A, Scholastic Books and The Pavilion, is free and open to the public. Children can take home a free book and participate in fun activities such as a book walk, coloring contest, hat making and face painting. Other pre-concert activities in the North Plaza, sponsored by Fidelity Investments and Market Street–The Woodlands, begin at 6 p.m. Radio Disney is on hand with rockin’ music, dancing and activities; The Pavilion Partners teaches children how to make clothespin butterflies; and everyone’s favorite Instrument Petting Zoo is open for exploration. Other activities include strolling characters and hands-on fun with Woodlands Online, Audi of America, official automobile sponsor of The Pavilion, and more. A public dedication of the “Cynthia Woods Mitchell Smokedance Garden” begins at 7:10 p.m. in the North Plaza. All pre-concert festivities are free to everyone. Tickets to the Tribute Concert to Cynthia Woods Mitchell are $15 for orchestra seating. Mezzanine and lawn seating are free and tickets are not required. Orchestra tickets can be purchased at The Pavilion Box Office, located at 2005 Lake Robbins Drive in The Woodlands. The Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on event days through the start of the show. Tickets also are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, including Fiesta, select FYE, H-E-B and Ritmo Latino locations, and Media Magic, by calling 800-745-3000, or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Some service charges may apply. Performing Arts Season Subscriptions for 2010 are available for $150 per seat. Subscriptions include an orchestra-level seat to all Houston Symphony concerts and Houston Ballet’s performance (including preferred seating for the free Texas Music Festival Orchestra and Star-Spangled Salute). Also included is VIP on-site parking and Woodforest Bank VIP Club access for each show. Subscribe before May 27 and receive bonus tickets to the performing arts concert of your choice. Individual tickets for all performing arts events as well as the entire season are now available. For a complete list of events, visit www.woodlandscenter.org. Preferred parking is available in the on-site Town Center Garage, located along Six Pines Drive. Parking is $5 per vehicle for this and most performing arts events. Tickets for on-site parking can be purchased in advance at all Ticketmaster locations and The Pavilion Box Office. Guests also may park in any of the five free parking lots on the southwest side of The Pavilion. The free, color-coded lots are connected to The Pavilion by corresponding pathways with signs leading across The Waterway. At the symphony, have a picnic in your seat or on the hill during the concert. Mezzanine and lawn seating are free. Free lawn chairs also are available for this and other applicable performing arts events. Keep in mind that beverages cannot be brought into The Pavilion. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion's 2010 season is presented by The Woodlands Development Company and sponsored by Donoho’s Jewellers, Audi of America, The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau, Houston Community Newspapers, The Pavilion Partners, The Wortham Foundation, and Continental Airlines, official airline of The Pavilion. If you would like more information about The Pavilion, please visit www.woodlandscenter.org.	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1884
__label__wiki	0.876982	0.876982	Pre-Adidas World Cup match ball FIFA World Cup 1930 Uruguay T-Model (leather laces) by Zoltán Hosszú \| Nov 6, 2017 Pre-Adidas World Cup match ball FIFA World Cup 1930 Uruguay About this Ball About 1930 Uruguay Historical look back (Category Intro) The 1930 World Cup was the first World Cup organized by FIFA but it was not the first international soccer tournament. The greatest football nations could compete during the Olympic Games even before the first FIFA World Cup. The balls used in the 1930 World Cup therefore originated from the Olympic Games and also from the national football championships. This means that no new balls were introduced for the first World Cup. (Category More) Most of the balls used in the beginning of the XX. century were made in Britain and exported to many countries where football became more and more popular. These balls were all hand sewn, made of the highest quality leather and always had laces (until the arrival of the „Superball” in the fifties). The panel structures were all different but as the first FIFA World Cup was approaching, only two types remained, becoming the most widely used: the 12 panel balls and the T-model balls. Picture 1 shows a page of a vintage football equipment catalogue made by the French AA Tunmer & Co. from 1913 where these two new models were already advertised. The 12 panel ball on the left hand side was called „Players”, while the other ball on the right hand side was the famous „T-model” that consisted of only 11 panels. Both balls were more spherical than their predecessors and immediately became successful and widely used for many decades during the Olympic Games and national competitions. No wonder that these two models were later adopted for the first FIFA World Cup in Uruguay as the only balls used in the tournament. There was another famous variation of the regular 12 panel balls as seen on Picture 2. The name of this ball was „Globe” and it was manufactured by another British company called Cliff’s. The difference between the „Globe” and the above mentioned „Players” is only the roundness of the edges of the 12 identical panels the balls were made of. (This set of design was so successful and long lasting that even the 1950 World Cup ball had similar, 12 panel structure, however this new ball was already laceless.) As you can see on Picture 3 the final match of the 1928 Olympic Games between Uruguay and Argentina was also played with this classic 12 panel ball, the „Globe”. This is another official record to prove the success of the 12 panel balls even before the first FIFA World Cup in 1930. Overall we can say that both of these balls were the best balls available before the first FIFA World Cup but we could not see two perfectly identical balls if we compare their sphericity. The reason is that these balls were not only hand sewn but also inflated by different people, which had a great impact on the sphericity of each and every ball. The laces kept the bladder under the skin and inflating the balls was not an easy job. Several operations were necessary: loosening the laces and extracting the appendix of the bladder; pumping air into the bladder at the right pressure; bending and tying the appendix with a sharp thread and finally it was absolutely necessary to strongly tie the laces throughout the passages. The balls could namely no longer retain their original weight in the wet. Balls used in the World Cup There were only 18 matches played by the 13 participating teams during the first FIFA World Cup in Uruguay. The balls used in the tournament were not allowed to have any prints or manufacturer’s logos on their surface, this formal practice originated from the Olympic Football tournaments before the 1930 World Cup. As for the balls used in the World Cup, we can see the same thing: there were no new balls constructed directly for the first World Cup, they used the 12 panel and the T-model balls as described in the introduction. The T-model ball was the most frequently used ball during the first FIFA World Cup (13 matches out of the total 18 games played). The T-model ball (also called the „Wembley”) was made by the English company John Salter & Son from Aldershot (London) and had been imported by Clericetti & Barrela from Montevideo but as stated earlier none of these balls were branded in the World Cup matches. During the World Cup the two participating teams of each and every game had to agree which ball to use. Before the final Uruguay always played their matches with the T-model ball whereas Argentina were allowed to use the 12 panel ball which they called „Tiento”. This ball was brought from Buenos Aires but imported from Scotland where it was manufactured. These two teams had already faced each other in the final of the 1928 Olympic Football Tournament so the conflict of which ball to use in the final should both these teams reach the most important game of the World Cup was already in the air… World Cup Final Match The success of Uruguay and Argentina brought them all the way to the final again. As expected the two nations could not agree which ball to use in the most important game. The Belgian referee (John Langenus) remained neutral and did not want to influence the game with his own decision. Therefore a compromise was born: they played the first half of the match with the 12 panel ball supported by Argentina and the second half with the T-model ball as the host nation requested. As we know from the outcome of the game the role of the used balls became crucial: Argentina won the first half 2:1 with their 12 panel „Tiento” ball but Uruguay came back in the game and finally won it with the T-model ball and became the first World Champions. The score being 4:2 It is important to mention that there were two T-model balls used in the second half of the final match. The first ball had become deflated and had to be replaced. One of the T-model balls had 5 rows of laces and it is now kept in the National Football Museum in Manchester. The other T-model ball had 7 passages of laces and it was auctioned for 50,000 EUR in Germany in 2004 and now it is kept in the Spanish Football Museum in Madrid. One of the 1930 World Cup final T-model balls is now kept in the Spanish Football Museum in Madrid Do you have info about this ball? In case you have additional photos, stories and information about this ball, please contact us and we share them on our site. 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__label__wiki	0.725567	0.725567	Sting: Moment of Truth (2004) A biographical film about professional wrestler Steve Borden, otherwise known as Sting. Genre: Documentary, Drama Blurred Lines: Inside the Art World (2017) As one art scene insider proclaims, the contemporary art world can be summed up as “rich people trying to prove how rich they are,” but is that all there is… Comedian (2002) A look at the work of two stand-up comics, Jerry Seinfeld and a lesser-known newcomer, detailing the effort and frustration behind putting together a successful act and career while living… Genre: Comedy, Documentary American Pimp (1999) Street pimps, all of them African-American, discuss their lives and work: getting started, being flamboyant, pimping in various U.S. cities, bringing a woman into their group, taking a woman from… The Redemption of the Devil (2015) Jesse Hughes, AKA Boots Electric, AKA The Fabulous Weapon, AKA “The Devil” – guitarist, beloved frontman of the band Eagles of Death Metal, man of God, and (possibly) aspiring conservative… Genre: Documentary, Music Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005) A documentary about the Enron corporation, its faulty and corrupt business practices, and how they led to its fall. Searching for Sugar Man (2012) Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock ‘n’ roller, Rodriguez. The film won Best Documentary at the 85th Academy… Country: Finland, Sweden, UK Romeo Is Bleeding (2015) Donte Clark’s poetic voice was honed on the violent street corners of a struggling city. Yet rather than succumb to the pressures of Richmond, CA, Clark uses his artistic perspective… How to Build a Time Machine (2016) Focuses on two subjects in particular: Rob Niosi, who has spent many years building a full-scale replica of the prop from the 1960 film The Time Machine, and physicist Ronald… Accidental Courtesy: Daryl Davis, Race & America (2016) Daryl Davis has an unusual hobby. As a musician he has played with legends like Chuck Berry and Little Richard, but in his spare time he likes to meet and… A Place at the Table (2012) Using personal stories, this powerful documentary illuminates the plight of the 49 million Americans struggling with food insecurity. A single mother, a small-town policeman and a farmer are among those… KSI: Can’t Lose (2018) Millions tuned in to see KSI beat Joe Weller in the biggest amateur boxing match of all time. But what didn’t they see? The blood, sweat and determination underpinning KSI’s… The Rules of Abstraction with Matthew Collings (2014) Documentary in which painter and critic Matthew Collings charts the rise of abstract art over the last 100 years, whilst trying to answer a set of basic questions that many… The God Plant (2018) This documentary seeks to be the ultimate Odyssey of exploration into Cannabis and its uses starting from the formation of the Endocannabinoid system in the simple sea squirt, through to… Country: Ireland, UK, USA Planet B-Boy (2007) Think breakdancing died in the eighties? Think again. PLANET B-BOY is a feature-length, theatrical documentary that re-discovers one of the most incredible dance phenomena the world has ever seen. Originally… I Am Not Your Negro (2016) Working from the text of James Baldwin’s unfinished final novel, director Raoul Peck creates a meditation on what it means to be Black in the United States. Country: Belgium, France, Switzerland, USA Ferrari 312B (2017) In a race against time and all odds, the revolutionary F1 racing car Ferrari 312B will get back on the Monaco circuit, 46 years later, under the wing of it’s… An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power (2017) A decade after An Inconvenient Truth brought climate change into the heart of popular culture comes the riveting and rousing follow-up that shows just how close we are to a… The Aristocrats (2005) One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke–one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville. Crime + Punishment (2018) Over four years of unprecedented access, the story of a brave group of black and Latino whistleblower cops and one unrelenting private investigator who, amidst a landmark lawsuit, risk everything… Revolution: New Art for a New World (2016) Drawing on the collections of major Russian institutions, contributions from contemporary artists, curators and performers and personal testimony from the descendants of those involved, the film brings the artists of… Country: Russia, UK Cirque du Soleil: Corteo (2006) Corteo, which means “cortege” in Italian, is a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown. The show brings together the passion of the actor with the grace and… Genre: Documentary, Family, Music A film that exposes the shocking truth behind the economic crisis of 2008. The global financial meltdown, at a cost of over $20 trillion, resulted in millions of people losing… Daniel Tosh: Completely Serious (2007) Fresh from his numerous appearances on late night TV and Comedy Central, cutting-edge comic Daniel Tosh brings his seriously funny brand of contemporary comedy to this riotous standup special. Like… Unrest (2017) When Harvard PhD student Jennifer Brea is struck down at 28 by a fever that leaves her bedridden, doctors tell her it’s “all in her head.” Determined to live, she… Trailer: Sting: Moment of Truth (2004)	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1887
__label__wiki	0.97811	0.97811	The frontline worker who helped guide Niger to MNT elimination © UNICEF Niger/ 2015 / Sam Phelps By Sam Kimball, Content Manager, U.S. Fund for UNICEF Niger celebrates a huge milestone in the global fight against an excruciating killer of mothers and newborns. This is the story of Aichatou, a health worker who helped make this victory possible. Aichatou: "I like to treat a person who is ill." Aichatou, 40, is a community health worker in the village of Koulou Koira. The village is only 10 miles from Niger's capital, Niamey, in the green southwest corner of this vast, largely arid Sahara country. Grey and brown one-story buildings, built of stone and mud, dot the flat landscape unevenly, and a worn dirt path serves as a road. Like much of rural Niger, Koulou Koira lacks extensive health care facilities. Aichatou, in her tiny health facility, has come to serve as the hospital for the immediate area. She seems to know everyone in every household. As a baseline for her work, Aichatou surveyed all the women of reproductive age in Koulou Koira and scheduled three home visits for every pregnant woman. These visits, she says, "allow us to do pre- and post-natal consultations." Aichatou's records also allow her to keep track of the women and newborns who can benefit from birth and childcare services at the health facility. "I like to treat a person who is ill, to get them back to health," she says with a smile. Infant and maternal mortality in Niger The need for such care in Niger is severe. The country's infant and maternal mortality rate is one of the highest in the world. According to the World Bank's most recent data, 57 of every 1,000 babies die within a year of birth. And as Niger also has the world's highest fertility rate, there's a crisis of infant and child deaths. Many are caused by easily-preventable unhygenic conditions during home births or in infant care — and chief among the causes has been MNT. Tetanus has been a major killer of mothers and their newborns, largely due to unsafe birthing practices. Unhygienic births allow tetanus spores, which are present in the soil the world over, to enter wounds. Achieving a milestone: MNT-free Niger Despite these obstacles, thanks to the work of Aichatou and others like her, Niger achieved a historic milestone this June: the country was declared MNT-free. This means that the world is one step closer to eliminating the disease: 19 countries have yet to eliminate MNT. Aichatou is well-situated to push Niger to maintain its MNT-free status. In 2010, she received training in how to best monitor mothers and newborns to solve maternal and neonatal health problems. She continues to work closely with the mothers and babies of Koulou Koira. Performing home visits in a flower-printed grey dress, she looks more like a neighbor stopping by than a trained nurse. The only thing that gives her away is her white medical coat. She says she uses these visits as an opportunity to "detect various signs of illness, counsel mothers on health care and hygiene, and promote the adoption of Key Family Practices (KFP)." This list of eight practices — ranging from immunization plans to exclusive breast feeding to using mosquito nets — is designed to save children from deadly, but preventable diseases. By adopting Key Family Practices, Aichatou's mothers learn to protect themselves and their families. Join Us on the Road to Victory over MNT Since 2011, when Kiwanis first began supporting the global MNT elimination initiative, 20 countries have eliminated maternal and neonatal tetanus, most recently Niger, Indonesia, Cambodia, India, Mauritania and Madagascar. But MNT remains a public health threat in 19 countries. The women and newborns most at risk live in areas scarred by poverty, poor medical infrastructure or humanitarian crises. Please join Kiwanis and UNICEF in the fight to eliminate this excruciating disease. This story was originally published on the U.S. Fund for UNICEF webpage.	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1889
__label__cc	0.729036	0.270964	Engineering and Mathematics Engineering and mathematics gives students the opportunity to become innovators, educators, researchers, and leaders who can solve the most pressing challenges facing our world both today and into the future. STEM jobs are projected to increase by 9% over the next 10 years—and even more in the La Crosse area. Engineering and mathematics degrees at Viterbo University develop communication, leadership, team-building, and problem-solving skills. Viterbo offers engineering and mathematics as part of an education in the liberal arts tradition that develops technical skills along with independent thinking and decision-making skills, preparing graduates for exciting and meaningful careers. Career Examples Mechanical or industrial engineer Project or sales engineer Data or actuarial scientist All engineering and mathematics students enjoy opportunities to participate in internships with local companies and/or research opportunities with faculty. Our engineering classes are offered in a brand new state-of-the-art inventor workshop where students are invited to create, critique, and craft solutions to real world problems. Mathematics pushes students to think creatively with coursework that emphasizes the problem-solving and critical thinking needed to develop the tools with which to solve complex problems. Engineering and mathematics courses include access to industry-standard software for simulations and processing and analyzing data. Engineering (B.S.) Viterbo’s engineering program was created in response to the need for engineers and at the request of employers. We work with local industry leaders to provide technical curriculum that establishes a solid foundation of engineering skills while developing students’ communication and leadership skills through a liberal arts education and Viterbo University’s core values. Engineering (Minor) Minors at Viterbo University generally require between 15–25 credits upon completion. Transfer course and waivers and/or substitutions could modify these credit totals. Mathematics (B.S.) Applied mathematics and analytics majors create solutions to complex real-world problems through a mathematical approach. Students build a theoretical foundation of mathematics, apply programming strategies to analyze and visualize data, and create predictive models to aid in decision-making through course-embedded projects. These course-embedded projects hone critical thinking skills, and provide students with invaluable teamwork, communication, and networking opportunities that employers seek. Mathematics (Minor) Related Major: Mathematics Education More Information on Engineering A Fine Start to College for Engineering Student Calvin Brown Freshman Calvin Brown found everything he wanted in a college at Viterbo University—a school that was just the right distance from his hometown of Marshfield, an enrollment level that would ease his transition from high school,... Mark Batell ’09 Visiting assistant professor, Oklahoma Central University The Viterbo mathematics program provided me with a strong foundation for my doctoral studies and the faculty served as role models for my own career as a mathematics professor.” Illinois Student Engineers a Path to Success at Viterbo Gregory Cano is from Palatine, Ill., and has dreamed of becoming an engineer since he was a high school freshman. Cano is now a sophomore engineering major at Viterbo University and is well on the way to making that dream a ... Big Bang Friday About 70 students from 16 tristate area high schools visited campus for Big Bang Friday. See On Social Megan Sievers ’12 Mathematics Teacher, Tomah High School As someone who loves to be challenged, I found studying math at Viterbo was incredibly rewarding. The small class sizes gave me the support I needed to be a successful student and teacher. I was more than just a number (pun intended); I formed strong relationships with my peers, and classes provided us the forum to question the axioms taught. The approachable math professors compelled me to think about mathematics as more than a set of arbitrary rules and numbers. We were shown that elegance can be found by taking the complexity of the world and expressing it through a well-formed and logical proof.” Viterbo STEM and Pre-Health Programs Faculty members in the natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics programs at Viterbo work together to ensure students get the best possible education to prepare them for careers in the science professions, graduate school, research, and teaching. Benedict Ritscher ’16 Mathematics and history majors Viterbo provided me with a great academic background that was challenging at times, but also allowed for a lot of space for fun, excitement, and enjoyment. I thank every single person who made my experience this enjoyable and helpful.” Gaedy MRC 332 Engineering, Mathematics, and Chemistry RCE 213 Administrative Program Specialist Wodzak	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1890
__label__wiki	0.528848	0.528848	Egypt is very promising and has a sizeable economy: DP MENA senior vice president - Daily News Egypt Interviews Egypt is very promising and has a sizeable economy: DP MENA senior vice president Egypt is very promising and has a sizeable economy: DP MENA senior vice president Sokhna port has a 25% market share in Egypt Mohamed Alaa El-Din December 27, 2016 Be the first to comment DP World, a global port operator, has been operating in Egypt since 2008. Senior vice president and managing director of DP World Middle East and Africa Suhail Al Banna told Daily News Egypt in an exclusive interview that the company maintains its flow of investments to Egypt out of its belief in the country’s potential. Moreover, he noted that Sokhna port alone accounts for 25% of Egypt’s market share. He added that the Basin 2 container terminal is set to be completed in line with the market’s needs, with an additional 1,300m of quay and 1m twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of capacity. During the interview, Al Banna praised the government’s national projects, specifically the New Suez Canal, pointing out that reducing waiting time for ships to transit the channel allows shipping lines to deliver goods faster than ever. What is the company’s vision for investment in Egypt in the current period? We believe that the current environment is suitable for investing in Egypt. DP World Sokhna has been operating in the Egyptian market since 2008 and it is the oldest multinational company in Egypt, especially in the port industry. Despite the challenges Egypt is facing, there is an ambitious plan for expansion in Sokhna with an additional investment to be made in the development of Basin 2. Sokhna is one of 77 marine and inland terminals we operate across six continents and the third largest investment outside Dubai. Our vision is to lead the future of world trade and we strive to add value, think ahead, and build a legacy. Egypt is part of our global vision. Senior vice president and managing director of DP World Middle East and Africa Suhail Al Banna (Photo Handout to DNE) What are the main investment opportunities in the Egyptian market? What are the main challenges the company sees in the Egyptian market? DP World Sokhna is strategically located just below the southern entrance to the Suez Canal on the Red Sea. Its proximity to Cairo with 18 million consumers compared to other ports in Egypt opens a lot of investment opportunities in the region. This includes dry ports and logistics centres in Cairo to facilitate the ease of doing business. Bonded warehouses are another area of opportunity for big, multinational, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies. Tourism represents a new area of investment for handling passenger vessels. By being close to Cairo, Sokhna is a suitable destination to handle such vessels. One of the challenges is the lack of a port community system (PCS) that integrates the electronic flow of trade related documents and functions. There is a need for such a centralised hub for the ports of Egypt and other stakeholders like shipping lines/agents, surveyors, stevedores, banks, container freight stations, customs house agents, importers, exporters, railways, and government regulatory agencies. With our expertise, logistics, and ports experience, we are happy to share our knowledge and offer solutions through the DP World Group, “Dubai Trade”—the premier trade facilitation entity that offers integrated electronic services from various trade and logistics service providers in Dubai through a single window. Is the Egyptian market still attractive for investment, and why? The Egyptian market is attractive and one of the most viable in the Middle East and North Africa. One of the main reasons supporting our decision to invest here is that the country is very promising and has a sizeable economy. We also have extensive experience through successful operations in Sokhna which reinforces our optimistic outlook for the future. Egypt enjoys a variety of knowledge industries, enabling many investment opportunities in various sectors. Low labour costs, a skilled workforce, substantial energy reserves, and a large domestic market are key drivers for such investment. What are the company’s plans in the coming period for the Egyptian market? We continuously explore new opportunities that add value to our customers and satisfy their current and future needs. Last year, we signed the Basin 3 liquid terminal agreement with Egypt’s Ministry of Transportation to increase the width of Basin 3 at Sokhna Port in order to accommodate gas-carrying vessels and develop a tank farm for the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) and for the import of petroleum products. The LNG operation has already started. We also have plans for the Basin 2 container terminal to be completed in line with the market’s demand with an additional 1,300m of quay and 1m TEUs of capacity What is your vision to modernise the Sokhna port? To provide a modern, safe, and efficient port that stimulates economic development and facilitates the movement of goods into and out of Sokhna. We work continuously to develop multipurpose port and logistics facilities through our services. We hope to introduce our expertise in PCSs to modernise and support the ease of doing business. DP World has heavily invested in world class equipment and infrastructure over the years to complement our strategic position in the region, ensuring good customer service. What is the capacity of Sokhna port? What were the volumes in 2015, what were the volumes in the first half of 2016, and what is expected towards the end of the year? DP World Sokhna is a multi-purpose facility with container handling as the main activity. It has three berths and an annual capacity of 1.1m TEUs. It has a 25% market share in Egypt highlighting its importance in the economy. It also handles bulk and petrochemicals with a handling capacity of 10m tonnes. We do not announce volume details for our individual ports nor do we forecast throughput. The port is equipped to handle high volume cargo flows and can service the next generation container vessels as well as roll-on/roll-off vessels, bulk, and general cargo carriers. Sokhna is the deepest harbour in Egypt with a draft of 17 metres and a terminal area of 42 hectares. How would you evaluate the impact of the New Suez Canal on maritime transport in the region (shipping lines)? The Egyptian government has embarked on a range of major projects, such as the new Suez Canal, which will boost employment and trade. We see it as a positive development for the country. The expansion is important not only for Egypt, but also for the development of east-west trade. Reduced waiting time in the canal will allow shipping lines to deliver goods faster than before. Southbound transit, for example, will be reduced by six hours, which translates to savings of tens of thousands of US dollars per call. Meanwhile, authorities expect the number of vessels going through the canal to almost double by 2023. This positive impact on trade will encourage port infrastructure development in the Middle East and East Africa to meet growing demand. Does the old Suez Canal require more depth or does it match the size of ships transiting it now? Up to 2010, the old Suez Canal could accommodate ships with a draft of 66ft, handling around 17,000 container vessels a year, as well as taking all bulk vessels worldwide. The canal can now handle 99% of all forms of maritime transport. Are there consultations between you and the Egyptian government to make use of your experience in port management? The relationship between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Egypt is based on firm foundations created by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and evolved to become one of the most important that the UAE shares with another country. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, DP World Group chairperson and CEO, recently met with Egypt’s Prime Minister Sherif Ismail to explore future cooperation between Egypt and Dubai, in line with our efforts to boost our presence in the country and consolidate economic ties between our two nations. The petrochemical project, currently underway in Ain Sokhna, will provide commercial opportunities for a variety of businesses and investment activities and will help establish an integrated logistics zone for petrochemical products. Relations with the Egyptian government are very good and have been reinforced with the new deal with Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority (SCA) signed in November for further developing the Sokhna port. What investment opportunities are you considering in the Suez Canal Area Development Project? DP World Sokhna provides an ideal location for vessels making northbound trips from Asia, China, the Middle East, and the subcontinent, and on their return journeys from Europe. This will further strengthen its position as the gateway to Egypt on the Red Sea. We always explore opportunities but cannot comment on any specific one until we have something to announce. The Suez Canal Area Development Project is designed to develop the area into a logistics and industrial zone, which will help the country move forward. The project also entails major investment by the government that will prepare the canal for the increasing size of container vessels being sought by shipping lines to stay competitive and reduce operating costs. You are managing 77 marine and inland terminals across the globe—what are your expansion plans in the coming period? Whilst macroeconomic conditions and geopolitical issues across some locations remain uncertain, we believe our portfolio is well positioned to deliver volume growth ahead of the market in 2016. DP World’s capital expenditures for 2016 was $1.2-1.4bn. We aim to have over 100m TEUs of gross capacity by 2020. 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__label__wiki	0.711609	0.711609	Arura Group Stays > Moonta Mines National Heritage Site > Moonta Mines Sweet Shop This building, the former Moonta Mines Post Office, was built in 1946 and operated until it closed in the mid 1970s. The building was bought by the Moonta Branch of the National Trust for $200, and was used as a store room. A shop named “Refreshments” was set up in the building just in time for Easter 1979, and ran until 1983 when Keith & Sheila Crosby bought it and established The Old Sweet Shop. The Old Sweet Shop closed in 1998, and the name was transferred to a shop in George St Moonta. The National Trust decided to upgrade the building and it was renamed the Moonta Mines Sweet Shop, operated by former owners Bob & Pat Haywood until 2000, when it was taken over by the Copper Coast Council and run by volunteers. In 2002 the shop was transferred back to the National Trust, and is still run by volunteers. Featuring a large range of old-fashioned sweets and drinks, a trip to Moonta is not complete without a visit to the Moonta Mines Sweet Shop. EFTPOS available! Opening Hours (subject to change) Daily – 10am-4pm Visit the Moonta Mines Sweets Shop Facebook page	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1896
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__label__wiki	0.851985	0.851985	Home » Newswire » Mount Royal University announces and welcomes Dr. Tim Rahilly as new president and vice-chancellor Mount Royal University announces and welcomes Dr. Tim Rahilly as new president and vice-chancellor Calgary, Alberta — It is with great excitement and anticipation that the board of governors of Mount Royal University announces Dr. Tim Rahilly will become the institution’s tenth president and first vice-chancellor, serving a five-year term starting on May 1, 2019. “Dr. Rahilly is deeply committed to the transformational power of education and how it changes students’ lives and our communities for the better,” says Sue Mallon, chair of the board of governors. “The board is confident he will work with faculty, staff and students to build a strong vision of Mount Royal’s future focused on an exceptional student experience.” Rahilly succeeds Dr. David Docherty, who after completing an extended term as president, will become president at Brandon University, also effective May 1, 2019. Mallon thanks Docherty for his eight years of service, citing his focus on student success as driving many achievements at Mount Royal. An established leader in higher education and student affairs, Rahilly (pronounced RAW-lee) is currently vice-provost and associate vice-president, Students and International at Simon Fraser University, a position he has held since 2010. Prior to this, he held academic, administrative and student services roles starting in 2003. “I am tremendously impressed with how committed everyone at Mount Royal is to students,” said Rahilly. “This aligns with my view that universities should provide an education with academic merit and integrity, and an experience that is centred on the personal growth of each student.” Passionate about remaining academically active, Rahilly taught courses and supervised graduate students at Simon Fraser University, University of Manitoba, Royal Roads University, Technical University of British Columbia and McGill University. Rahilly’s most recent publications include co-authoring contributions to “University Pathways: A Global Perspective” and “Serving Diverse Students in Canadian Higher Education: Models and Practices for Success”. “Mount Royal has a distinguished reputation as a leader in teaching and learning, and a legacy of providing students with excellent experiential learning,” said Rahilly. “I look forward to becoming part of this important work and helping to ensure continued momentum for research across all disciplines.” Rahilly also has leadership experience in increasing domestic and international enrolment; developing policies and programs to improve health and wellbeing and prevent sexual violence; supporting Indigenous students, advancing varsity sports and overseeing large capital projects. He is currently president of the Canadian Association of College and University Student Services. “To me, every student on a campus ought to feel like they have a home at the institution, whether as part of a club or in the classroom,” said Rahilly. “At Mount Royal, people hold this value near and dear and are living the “You Belong Here” brand; I can hardly wait to be a part of this.” Rahilly holds a PhD in Educational and Counselling Psychology from McGill University, a Master of Arts in Educational Psychology and Counselling from McGill University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Education from Concordia University. He believes universities must be at the heart of a community. Along with contributing to a number of professional associations, Rahilly currently serves as an appointed member of the City of Port Moody Citizen Advisory Forum. Mount Royal’s presidential search process began in July 2018, and the board of governors was assisted in it by a presidential selection committee made up of board, faculty, student and staff representatives and Boyden Canada. The rigorous search also included input into the position profile from both the campus and external communities. As of February 1, 2019, changes in legislation now permit Mount Royal to appoint both a chancellor and a vice-chancellor. The date for the formal installation of Dr. Rahilly as president and vice-chancellor of Mount Royal will be set in the coming weeks. View a video with Dr. Rahilly and read more at mru.ca/TimRead For further information, and to arrange interviews, please contact: Peter Glenn, Senior Media Relations Officer Media cell: 403.463.6930 mediarelations@mtroyal.ca Education, Indigenous http://ab.nationtalk.ca/story/mount-royal-university-announces-and-welcomes-dr-tim-rahilly-as-new-president-and-vice-chancellor	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1898
__label__cc	0.598346	0.401654	#MeToo Sparks Up Overdue Conversation On Sexual Assault Planned Parenthood Withdraws from Title X, Future of Reproductive Health in Chaos The Gender Pay Gap in U.S. Soccer GirlCon: A Conference on STEM and the Empowerment of Girls in Tech Jean Purdy: The Forgotten Female Pioneer Snubbed Of IVF Breakthrough Making Abortion Free Works: The Netherlands Jorgie Ingram Every 98 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. This rising statistic doesn’t come close to accounting for the countries in which sexual assault is even more common, and little is done about it. This statistic doesn’t account for place after place in this world where sexual assault is still an issue that isn’t talked about. This statistic doesn’t shed light on the many cases that aren’t reported, aren’t talked about, and are kept hidden out of fear or “just brushing it off.” Right now, thousands of #MeToo posts are flooding social media, after Alyssa Milano called victims to action in an attempt to shed light on the mass number of victims of sexual assault. Bravery and courage to come out with stories and experiences of sexual violence is the first step in a future where these stories are much less common. If you’ve been sexually harassed or assaulted write ‘me too’ as a reply to this tweet. pic.twitter.com/k2oeCiUf9n Here’s how we start that first step: we can’t just scroll through social media and think about the magnitude that these cases have in our world; we can’t just sympathize; we can’t just focus on the statistics for white Americans – there are cases you’ve heard about, but this is just the tip of the iceberg. If you ask the women in your life about their experiences with sexual assault, chances are that more than one of them will have been victim, even if it’s a just minor case. By scrolling through social media today, the magnitude of this issue is powerful in the number of comments and posts – with over 35,000 replies, Milano’s tweet sparked a flood of response days after the prevalence of sexual assault in media and film was revealed, breaking the web after many women in the industry have come forward with personal allegations of sexual assault, directed towards film producer Harvey Weinstein. With everyone from celebrities to thousands of Twitter and Facebook users coming forward, Milano has succeeded in creating a glimpse into the magnitude of this issue, and the number of people who are far too familiar with sexual assault. My attacker said, "If you ever tell anyone about this, I'll ruin your life." And here I am posting it on Twitter, living just fine. #MeToo — Josephine (@steelsnowflake1) October 16, 2017 Reminder that if a woman didn't post #MeToo, it doesn't mean she wasn't sexually assaulted or harassed. Survivors don't owe you their story. — Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven) October 16, 2017 Your #MeToo stories aren't silly or stupid. No matter how "small" they may seem, harassment is harassment and should never happen. — Fey ? (@feyrah) October 16, 2017 Dear Men, Teach our brothers, Teach our sons, Teach our nephews, Teach our fathers, To respect women. It is your duty. #MeToo — NUFF (@nuffsaidny) October 16, 2017 Rape culture in action is thinking sexual harassment is limited to an actual physical assault. #MeToo — Helena Wayne Huntress (@HelenaWayneBlog) October 16, 2017 Coming forward with these statements of protest and support is an act of bravery in itself – one that we must not forget: when we see abuse, when we hear disrespect, when we feel unsafe or belittled. These are the stories we must remember when we tell little girls that if boys are mean to them, it means they like them. These are the stories we must remember when we brush off the magnitude of sexual assault cases and the bravery of victims. Listening to victims is just as important as speaking out. Continually educating yourself is just as important as using that knowledge to spark change. Sexual assault happens everywhere, to everyone, and it is vital that we lend our ears and hearts to all experiences, no matter how small they may look. 21% of TGQN (transgender, genderqueer, nonconforming) college students have been sexually assaulted, compared to 18% of non-TGQN females, and 4% of non-TGQN males. One case is too many. This is why #MeToo is a sign of strength that needs to be the first mainstream action of many. Listening, understanding, and communicating the issue of sexual assault is the first step to a world in which education starts at a young age, a world in which respect begins at a young age, a world in which behavior is never excused because “boys will be boys,” a world in which we feel safe walking home at night, a world in which it’s not a feat to walk to our cars in a dark grocery store parking lot. Change starts with you: it starts at the root – in schools, at home, where you are the example for your children and children around you – on how you speak to and about others, an example of action and reaction in different scenarios. 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__label__cc	0.513601	0.486399	HRW documents ‘atrocities’ against CAR’s Muslims Posted on December 19, 2013 by assedbaig Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday accused Christian militias of perpetrating a number of recent “atrocities” against Muslim communities in the northern Central African Republic (CAR). “They began to cut my husband with their machetes on his side and his back,” one Muslim woman told HRW, describing a dawn attack by anti-balaka militants on their home. “Then they cut his throat.” “After they killed him, they set our house on fire,” she added. “They threw his body on the fire, together with that of my son.” “They ordered my 13-year-old son to come outside and lie down,” the Muslim woman recounted. “Then they cut him two times with a machete and killed him.” HRW’s 34-page report, based on weeks of field research in CAR’s northern Ouham province, cites a surge in violence since September by Christian anti-balaka militias. “The anti-balaka have killed several hundred Muslims, burned their homes and stolen their cattle,” concluded the report, entitled: “‘They Came To Kill’: Escalating Atrocities in the Central African Republic.” The rights watchdog reported that a Muslim cattle herder had been forced to watch as anti-balaka fighters cut the throats of her three-year-old son, two boys aged 10 and 14, and an adult relative. Another man told HRW how he had escaped from anti-balaka attackers only to watch in horror from a hiding place as they proceeded to cut the throats of his two wives, ten children and one grandchild. HRW accused the Christian militias of carrying out “coordinated attacks against Muslim communities” in Bossangoa, the capital of Ouham. It noted that on December 5 anti-balaka forces had “shot or slit the throats of at least 11 Muslim civilians” in Boro, a district of Bossangoa. In recent days, Anadolu Agency has published testimonies of several victims of attacks by anti-balaka militiamen. CAR, a landlocked, mineral-rich country, descended into anarchy in March, when Seleka rebels – said to be largely Muslims- ousted Christian president François Bozize, who had come to power in a 2003 coup. -Reprisal- HRW described the anti-balaka militias as “local vigilantes and soldiers loyal to the previous government.” It refuted claims that the militias were local “self-defense” forces, asserting that “their actions and rhetoric are often violently anti-Muslim.” According to HRW, attacks by Christian militias against Muslim communities “were largely in response to rampant abuses by Muslim armed groups.” After the anti-balaka attacks, the report noted, ex-Seleka forces had taken revenge on a number of Christian residents of Bossangoa, killing many and torching their homes. “The ex-Seleka revenge killings appear to have had the backing of senior commanders in Bossangoa,” HRW asserted. It accused Bossangoa deputy commander, Colonel Saleh Zabadi, of ordering the drowning of seven farmers on November 18 on suspicions that they belonged to an anti-balaka militia. “The farmers were bound and thrown into the Ouham River; just three survived,” said the report. The report went on to say that 40,000 Christians had been displaced in Bossangoa and were currently seeking refuge in Catholic churches, while 4,000 Muslims remained on the other side of the town. “The brutal killings in CAR are creating a cycle of murder and reprisal that threatens to spin out of control,” said Peter Bouckaert, HRW emergencies director and the report’s author. “The potential for further mass violence is shockingly high,” he warned. According to UN estimates, more than 400,000 people – nearly ten percent of the country’s 4.6 million-strong population – have abandoned their homes as a result of the violence. -Bolster Peacekeeping- Citing continued abuses in the north and in Bangui, the HRW called for additional African Union troops and stepped-up support for French peacekeeping efforts. “Urgent support for peacekeeping in CAR is crucial to bring stability to a tense situation, protect the population from abuses, and ensure that humanitarian aid reaches those at grave risk,” Bouckaert asserted. HRW has called on the UN Security Council to immediately authorize a peacekeeping mission to CAR under Chapter VII of the UN Charter. “The UN Security Council needs to act quickly to bring this evolving catastrophe to a halt,” said Bouckaert. France, under a UN mandate, currently has 1,600 troops deployed in its former colony. The African Union, meanwhile, has 2,500 troops stationed in the country. Read the original article published in Anadolu Agency on 19 December 2013 This entry was posted in Uncategorized by assedbaig. Bookmark the permalink.	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1906
__label__cc	0.694022	0.305978	I did this walk on Sunday 23rd September 2007. I had been going to walk along the Medway Valley from Strood to Maidstone but I had got up a bit too late (again) to get a suitable train and thus drove to Canvey Island instead to continue my series of walks on the Essex coast. It was a fine day with plenty of sunshine and felt quite warm for the time of the year despite a fairly strong breeze. (1) Seafront, Canvey (2) View across the Thames (3) Heading round to Thorney Bay I parked in a pay and display car park on the seafront at Canvey town and then started heading along the sea wall, photo 1, upstream besides the River Thames. Looking across the Thames Estuary I could see the gently rolling hills of Kent, photo 2, and a bit further down to the left, the Isle of Grain power station. Making my way along the sea wall I soon reached Thorney Bay, photo 3 where the sea wall heads off to the right to reach a small patch of sand and shingle that had remained exposed at the high tide. Passing round the bay I soon was once again following the sea wall up besides the River Thames. (4) Caravan Site, Canvey Island (5) Calor Gas Terminal (6) Sea Wall, Canvey Island Leaving the town the route heads past a large caravan site, photo 4, and on past the Calor Gas Liquid propane gas terminal, photo 5, and the storage facilities of the Oikos Storage company. A boot fair was being held just inland although I resisted the temptation to go and have a look round. Heading up river it was possible either to walk on top of the sea wall or along its foot, photo 6, just above the water which was just below high tide level when I set out. As I made my way past the town of Canvey I alternated between walking along the bottom which gave good views of the river and along the top which gave views of Canvey. Heading past the oil storage facilities the sea wall was probably at least ten feet high with walls of sheer concrete and every so often a metal ladder ran down to the foot of the wall to allow access back to the top. The sea walls had been extensively rebuilt and improved after the floods of 1953 which claimed the lives of 58 people. (7) Jetties, Canvey Island (8) The Navion Scandia, Canvey Island (9) Occidental Oil Refinery Jetty, Canvey Island Photo 7 was taken from the top of one such ladder as I made my way back up over the sea wall. The footpath passes under a number of jetties and pipes before reaching Shellhaven Point and turning to follow the sea wall around to the right alongside Holehaven Creek beside the Lobster and Smack pub which huddles below the sea wall. A number of large boats were moored at the end of the jetties, the ship in photo 8 is the 265 mtrs long Norwegian registered crude oil tanker Navion Scandia. Heading up Holehaven Creek I passed under a huge jetty, photo 9, that headed out high over head out to the Thames Estuary. (10) Occidental Oil Refinery Jetty, Canvey Island (11) Site of the Occidental Oil Refinery (12) Coryton Oil Refinery As I walked under the huge overhead jetty, photo 10, I wondered what it was for because it didn't seem to be used or have any pipes going to or from it, or to lead anywhere on its landward side. However a little further on I passed a notice board beside the Canvey Business Park and Community Wildspace which said that the area I had been walking past is part of former Occidental Oil Refinery and Storage Complex that was built in the 1970's but never used as such and I guess the jetty must be a remnant from that. The remainder of the site, photo 11, was very wild and overgrown with only the occasional lamppost rising above greenery to give any clue to the areas previous heritage. Having done some further research it seems that the oil refinery site was abandoned in 1975 when it was half finished, including having had £10 million spent on the jetty, apparently the longest in Europe. In 1988 the site was brought by Peter de Savary who intended to build houses on the area but that scheme was refused planning permission and in 1994 his firms went into receivership. Safeways then bought the site but not the jetty in 1995. Left unattended the site has become a wildlife haven with more than 1300 species of insect being recorded however the area is now once again under threat of development as part of the Thames Gateway. I continued along the grassy sea wall path with the site of the old oil storage facility on the right and the Coryton Oil Refinery, photo 12, on the other side of the creek. (13) Holehaven Creek (14) Flood Barrier, East Haven Creek (15) Landfill site Not only was the Coryton refinery making a considerable amount of noise it was also very, very smelly, the wind blowing quite strongly directly across the creek from the direction of the refinery. In the creek there were several large flocks of birds picking over the mudflats that were being exposed by the slowly ebbing tide although they were a bit too distant for me to tell what they were. I continued up the creek, photo 13, to reach a flood barrier, photo 14, where East Haven Creek which splits Canvey Island from the mainland bears round to the right along with the sea wall. To my right there was a large field of cows grazing and over to the other side of the creek the refinery was now replaced by a large landfill site, photo 15. (16) East Haven Creek (17) A 130 Bridge, Canvey Island (18) View towards the Benfleet Downs Fortunately I soon past the landfill site as I made my way down East Haven Creek although for a while I once again passed down wind of the Coryton refinery as the path followed the twists and turns of the creek, photo 16. Generally the sea wall had been broad, quite level and covered in short grass however for the mile or so leading up to A130 the path became a lot more overgrown with quite long grass as it was in area no longer being grazed by cattle. The sea wall follows the edge of the salt marsh that runs alongside the creek as it makes its way to bridge that carries the A130 onto Canvey Island, photo 17. The tide had been steadily ebbing as I walked round the island and there was no water in the creek as it passed under the bridge. I have read that before the bridges across to the island were built it had been possible to cross to the islands by stepping stones at low tide. Once under the concrete framework of the bridge the path along the embankment improved again as it begins to run alongside Benfleet creek, which soon becomes much wider than East Haven Creek had been. A short distance from the bridge the path leads back towards the A130 skirting a large expanse of salt marsh with the hills of Benfleet Downs, photo 18, away on the left, toped by a rather conspicuous water tower and in the foreground South Benfleet Station. (19) Approaching the B1014 (20) Path besides Benfleet Creek (21) View towards Hadleigh Castle With the path close to the road it was quite noisy walking for a mile or so. Photo 19, shows one of the cows that had helped keep the sea wall paths from becoming too overgrown with long grass. The route crosses the B1014 and heads diagonally along a footpath that runs beside allotments to rejoin the sea wall besides the South Benfleet Yacht club with a small golf course on the right. This was a rather dull stretch of path, photo 20, with the flood bank running besides a large stretch of salt marsh some distance away from the actual creek and with just the golf links and houses of Canvey on the right. Despite its industrial nature I had found the stretch of path besides the oil storage tanks and jetties at the start of the walk far more interesting to walk past. As I headed alongside the creek I was able to spot the ruins of Hadleigh Castle in the distance on the other bank, photo 21, a rather better photo being displayed on the cover of my OS Explorer 175 map. (22) Sea Wall by Sunken Marsh (23) Smallgains Creek (24) View towards Grain Power Station The route heads round to the houses at Sunken Marsh, photo 22, many of which were three stories tall to allow views of the creek over the sea wall. The route runs alongside Kellington Road and then heads past a large number of small cottages towards the Newlands Salt Marsh. On the right was a small fenced off hilly area which seems to be an old landfill site. The route heads round this to reach Smallgains Creek, full with a jumble of small boats and wooden jetties, photo 23. The path heads up besides the creek crossing across the top and then heading back down the other side along a path that runs past the boatyards to the Island Yacht club. Reaching the Island Yacht Club I headed across a path that runs low over the salt marsh to Canvey point, the most easterly part of the island. Photo 24 was taken looking down the Thames Estuary towards the Grain power station. (25) Canvey point (26) Sea shells (27) Canvey Island FC This was a rather pointless stretch of path in some respects, as it headed nowhere except into the sea, although it was very interesting to be able to walk across the salt marsh, close to the sea. At the start of the footpath a sign warned "DANGER, this path can become submerged at high tide". Close to the end of the path, photo 25, was a large bank of shingle, composed entirely of sea shells, photo 26. Ahead of me I could see the buildings of Southend on Sea which had been growing ever closing as I made my way round the island. I then retraced my steps back to the Yacht club and turned left along the sea wall to continue my walk around the island, this time back alongside the Thames estuary towards where I had parked the car. A little further on I passed the ground of Canvey Island FC, photo 27. (28) Canvey seafront (29) Thames Estuary at Canvey From the football ground it was not much further along the coast to where I had parked the car. It was by now low tide and a number of families where making the best of the very small patches of sand and shingle, photo 28, besides the muddy estuary and the sea front cafe was doing a steady trade. Out at sea a number of boats where making their way down the estuary, photo 29. Reaching the car I had walked 14.8 miles. I had found parts of this walk on the landward side of the island rather dull however it had been nice to be able to walk all around the island and it had been very interesting passing the oil storage tanks and jetties and the wilderness of the never built Occidental Oil refinery with its long jetty stretching out to the Thames. Back to:Previous Walk On to:Next Walk	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1914
__label__cc	0.551218	0.448782	Jeffrey S. Gross » Welcome Directory of attorneys and law firms in every state and city in the United States. Find the right lawyer for all your legal needs. Law Firm Partner Gross & Kenny, LLP Office 1500 John F. Kennedy Boulevard Suite 1450 Philadelphia PA 19102 work Office Phone: (267) 589-0090work Cell Phone: (215) 512-1500home Fax: (267) 589-0091workfax Attorney website: https://www.philaworkerscomp.com/attorneys/jeffrey-s-gross/ Main website: https://www.philaworkerscomp.com/ AVVO.com: https://www.avvo.com/attorneys/19102-pa-jeffrey-gross-595433.html FindLaw: https://pview.findlaw.com/view/3413288_1 Justia: https://lawyers.justia.com/lawyer/jeffrey-scott-gross-1373129 Lawyers.com: https://www.lawyers.com/philadelphia/pennsylvania/jeffrey-s-gross-1536214-a/ Martindale: https://www.martindale.com/philadelphia/pennsylvania/jeffrey-s-gross-1536214-a/ Super Lawyers: https://profiles.superlawyers.com/pennsylvania/philadelphia/lawyer/jeffrey-s-gross/7a31942c-5ace-481c-a94e-323b5bfac5d7.html As a partner with Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, firm Gross & Kenny, Jeffrey S. Gross has represented injured workers in the Philadelphia area since 1991. He focuses exclusively on Workers’ Compensation litigation, including full and partial disability claims, lump sum settlements, occupational diseases, workplace fatalities, and subrogation matters, and he has a long record of success aggressively pursuing the best interests of his clients. Ranked by Philadelphia magazine among the region’s top 100 attorneys in 2006 and 2007, Mr. Gross steadfastly believes each worker is entitled to all the possible benefits available under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act and brings his considerable experience on each case. He was honored with the Martha Hampton Award in 2003 for his compassionate approach and exemplary professionalism, and he holds a solid 10.0 rating from Avvo. Mr. Gross earned his undergraduate degree in business administration and accounting with honors from Muhlenberg College in 1988 and his Juris Doctor from The Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in 1991. He has been admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Pennsylvania. Mr. Gross is also a member of the prestigious Louis D. Brandeis Law Society in Philadelphia and maintains current membership in the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association. Held in high esteem by his peers, Mr. Gross was elected for three consecutive years to the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Board of Governors and was once co-chair of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Section. He is additionally a published author with more than a dozen featured articles in local law magazines, and he has also lectured extensively on a variety of Workers’ Compensation litigation topics at seminars conducted by professional organizations such as the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Institute. Gross & Kenny, LLP and associates proudly represent clients throughout the Greater Philadelphia area. Jeffrey S. Gross is certified as a specialist in the practice of Workers’ Compensation Law by the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Section on Workers’ Compensation Law as authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Sometimes we must defend against challenges alleging that someone should no longer receive Workers’ Compensation benefits, even though he or she is clearly reliant on them to get by. If this occurs, it is vital to have an experienced attorney on your side. At Gross & Kenny, LLP, we understand what medical proof you will need to ensure your benefits continue until you truly no longer need them. Connections Business Directory \| Leaflet \| Wikimedia \| © OpenStreetMap contributors 1500 John F. Kennedy Boulevard Suite 1450 Philadelphia PA 19102 Sorry, we are currently closed.	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1918
__label__wiki	0.781136	0.781136	Ave Maria! A Dad Sings Schubert at Disney World and Brings Beauty to the Internet Category: Inspirational Kate O'Hare News & Trends Justin Gigliello/YouTube screenshot A few days ago, Connecticut dad Justin Gigliello — who, as his Twitter bio states, is a private voice and piano teacher — mesmerized people in the lobby of the Grand Floridian Hotel at Disney World with a rendition of Schubert’s Ave Maria. Now the clip has gone viral on Facebook and in news articles, and he’s mesmerized the world. Here’s the YouTube version, with this description: I am performing Ave Maria at Grand Floridian Resort in Walt Disney World. My daughter asked the pianist if I could sing with him while he played. I hope you enjoy! Just look at how his daughter Lyla looks up at her dad, who has a bachelor’s degree in voice performance from the Boston Conservatory. From Fox35Orlando (who didn’t quite get the name of the tune — or prayer — right): The video shows Justin Gigliello singing ‘Ave Marie’ at the Grand Floridian. His daughter, Lyla, asked the man playing the piano if her dad could sing along while he played. The original post of the video on Facebook has over 8,000 interactions and 5,900 shares. It has since been shared onto several different news outlets. But what’s up with the jersey for former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman? Apparently, the current San Francisco 49er player noticed on Twitter: Maybe Justin should be singing the National Anthem, either at Foxboro or in Seattle. What do you think? Oh, and he’s also a volunteer firefighter. To hear more from Justin Gigliello, here’s his YouTube channel and his Twitter. Image: YouTube screenshot The Eucharist: Bishop Barron, Flannery O’Connor, Catholic Central and the Real Presence Category: Christians working in Arts and Media Faith and Family on the Internet Inspirational Kate O'Hare What is the source and summit of the Catholic faith? The Eucharist. And, according to author Flannery O’Connor, when a fellow writer said it was a beautiful symbol: “If it’s a symbol, to hell with it.” Bishop Robert Barron is busy traveling, shooting new episodes for his “Catholicism: The Pivotal Players” series, including one on O’Connor, whose sometimes hard-edged tales touch on the deepest recesses of the human heart and the ever-present chance of redemption. In the clip below from the O’Connor episode, posted Aug. 14, Barron can be seen in the rose gardens at Yaddo, an artist’s colony and retreat near the famed Thoroughbred racecourse in Saratoga Springs, in upstate New York. It includes the above quote and more. As demonstrated by the exodus of many disciples as soon as Christ started talking about the true nature of the Eucharist, it’s a hard thing to accept: that the Son of God can be fully present — Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity — under the appearance of bread and wine. In Family Theater Productions’ online series “Catholic Central,” we consider the Eucharist to be so important that we dedicated two episodes to it. It’s a serious subject, and host Kai (Kaiser Johnson) and Libby (Elizabeth Slater) treat it as such, but with the lighthearted touch seen throughout the show (which is still releasing new episodes regularly). So, how lighthearted? Take a look at “Eucharist 101” (full episode page here, with transcript and study materials): And the follow-up episode, about the “Real Presence” (full page here): Catholics love Mary and the saints, but Jesus is the undisputed Lord, Savior and King, who gives Himself to us at every Mass, in the humblest and most miraculous of ways. Enjoy all the episodes at CatholicCentral.com. Images: Courtesy Word on Fire; Family Theater Productions Family Theater Productions’ upcoming, new and vintage productions as well as our Hollywood Outreach Programs; and, of course, you’ll find us on Facebook. Visit our YouTube and Ustream Channels for our contemporary and classic productions. Bishop Barron’s ‘Catholicism’ Marks 10 Years With Video and Free Online Screening Category: Christians working in Arts and Media Faith and Family on the Internet Family Movies & Television Inspirational Kate O'Hare News & Trends A decade ago, then-Father Robert Barron started filming his acclaimed “Catholicism” series, which premiered in the fall of 2011 on PBS, and has since gone on to become one of the most beloved and acclaimed presentations about the Faith. Available on DVD and online, “Catholicism” not only became a mainstream media phenomenon but a catechetical one as well, with many Catholic educators using the show to teach both children and adults. Emphasizing the scope, history, beauty and faces of the Church past and present, “Catholicism” set a gold standard for portraying the Catholic Church in the mainstream media. Beautifully shot all around the world and carefully researched, it’s leagues beyond many sensational popular documentaries and movies that often trivialize, sensationalize or outright misrepresent the Church, her teachings and her history. From the original press release for the PBS debut: “The filming of the Catholicism series was one of the most exciting and rewarding periods of my life,” said Fr. Barron. “Our team traveled the globe to capture some of the beauty, truth, and texture of Catholicism. I am thrilled that people across the country will have the opportunity to share in the series, and I hope to engage the imaginations of both Catholics and non-Catholics.“ “This series changed the way I think and act. The global settings were stunning, but it was Fr. Barron s brilliant insights on life s most challenging issues that shook me to the core,’ admitted [executive producer and filmmaker] Mike Leonard. “Whatever your belief or background, there is much to gain from this deep and profound excursion into spirituality, logic and the human experience,” he added. In this sweeping documentary, Father Barron tells the story of Catholicism around the world using art, architecture, literature, music and all the riches of the Catholic tradition. The production crew travels to some of the most magnificent and sacred sites in Jerusalem, Rome, Krakow, Warsaw, New York, Istanbul, Ephesus, Lourdes, Mexico City, Athens, Corinth, Mexico City, Uganda, Manila, Sao Paolo, Auschwitz, Kolkata, Philadelphia, Chicago, and beyond. The team was granted exclusive access to film privately in many locations inaccessible to the general public. Highlights include some of the world s architectural and artistic masterpieces and most sacred places: The Dome of The Rock, the Hagia Sophia, the tomb of Mother Teresa, The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, rare views of the Pantheon, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Pope’s private gardens, Chartres, Notre Dame, and Cologne Cathedrals, as well as one of the largest religious celebrations on the planet, the feast of the Ugandan martyrs. To mark the occasion, now-Bishop Barron and executive producer Steve Grunow of Barron’s Word on Fire apostolate have released this video: Word on Fire has also made the whole 10-part series free for viewing online for a limited time. Images: Courtesy Word on Fire ‘God Bless America’: Boston Police Partners Make Sweet Patrol-Car-Karaoke Music Category: Faith and Family on the Internet Inspirational As America celebrated the Fourth of July yesterday, many law-enforcement officers were deployed to keep cities and towns safe for fireworks, parades and BBQs. In Boston, the cradle of the American Revolution, two longtime patrol partners decided to take a page from the book of British-born latenight TV host James Corden, who does “Carpool Karaoke” singing duets with major stars for his “Late, Late Show” on CBS. Officers Stephen McNulty and Kim Tavares — both musicians in their free time — filmed themselves singing “God Bless America” as they tooled around Beantown. Have a listen: Here are the full lyrics to “God Bless America,” penned by legendary songwriter Irving Berlin: God bless America, land that I love. Stand beside her and guide her Through the night with the light from above. From the mountains to the prairies, To the oceans white with foam. God bless America, my home sweet home. God bless America, land that I love, God bless America, my home sweet home, We hope you had a beautiful holiday — and God Bless Us All! Images: Courtesy BPDNews.com Learn more about Family Theater Productions’ upcoming, new and vintage productions as well as our Hollywood Outreach Programs; and, of course, you’ll find us on Facebook. Visit our YouTube and Ustream Channels for our contemporary and classic productions. Mass Enthusiasm With Bishop Barron, Father Mike Schmitz and Lizzie Reezay So, what’s the big deal about the Catholic Mass anyway? If you’re not sure about that, Internet video is here to help. But first, a few words from St. Francis of Assisi. Forget the things St. Francis is said to have said, which he didn’t say (like “Preach always…” and the “Peace Prayer”), here’s something he actually said (or actually wrote), from the Vatican Website: And as [Jesus] appeared to the Apostles in true flesh, so now also He shows Himself to us in the sacred bread. And as they by their bodily sight saw only His flesh, yet contemplating Him with the eyes of the spirit believed Him to be very God, so we also, as we see our bodily eyes the bread and wine, are to see and firmly believe that it is His most holy body and blood living and true. And in this way the Lord is always with His faithful, as He Himself says: Behold I am with you until the end of the world (Mt 28,20). That’s the supernatural event happening in every Catholic Mass, but it’s easy to lose sight of that — especially if you either take Mass for granted or just don’t know much about what’s going on. Luckily, there are Web resources out there to help — some more engaging than others. For example, there’s this video from CatholicChicago, which is very informative but not exactly cinematic: Then there’s this short video from Ascension Press’ “Altaration” series featuring former actor Father Mike Schmitz, which really captures the drama: Or, where Father Mike takes a more one-on-one approach, in his usual video format: Los Angeles’ Bishop Robert Barron, known for his “Catholicism” series and much more, has undertaken a new series on the Mass. It is a subject he’s dealt with before, such as in this video from November 2017: But now he’s taken it to the next level, with an upcoming video series called, unsurprisingly, “The Mass.” Much of it was filmed at a church in his new hometown of Santa Barbara, Calif. (he’s the auxiliary bishop of the Santa Barbara region of the huge Archdiocese of Los Angeles). The six-episode series launches June. 12. Episode 1: A Privileged Encounter: The Closest Thing to Heaven on Earth Episode 2: Called Out of the World: The Introductory Rites Episode 3: God Speaks Our Story: The Scripture Readings Episode 4: Responding to Our God: Homily, Creed and Prayer of the Faithful Episode 5: Preparing for Sacrifice: Offertory and Eucharistic Prayer Episode 6: The Real Presence Creates Communion: Transubstantiation and Transformation Click here for the homepage of “The Mass,” where you can sign up for early digital access of episode one; and here for a page with more information. Below is the trailer: And, last but not least, here’s a video from recent convert to Catholicism (from Church of Christ), 23-year-old YouTuber Lizzie Reezay, a k a LizziesAnswers, whose bubbling-over enthusiasm for the Faith is infectious. Filmed just prior to her entering the Church this past Easter Vigil, here’s what Lizzie loves about the Mass: BTW, Family Theater Productions’ own Web series, “Catholic Central,” is working an episode about the Mass, so keep your eyes glued to CatholicCentral.com for when that happens. In the meantime, here’s our latest effort, a short video on Pentecost (which is this Sunday!). Hope to see you all at Mass! (Even if you’re not Catholic, we’re always happy to have visitors; here’s a useful guide on Mass etiquette for non-Catholics.) Image: Word on Fire; Ascension Presents; LizziesAnswers (YouTube screenshot) Habemus Papam! Pope Francis’ Election: March 13, Five Years Ago Category: Christians working in Arts and Media Inspirational Kate O'Hare On March 13, 2013 — a k a 3/13/13 — Argentinian Archbishop Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected Pope Francis: the first Francis, the first non-European pope in many centuries, and the first ever from the Western Hemisphere. It was quite a day and night. Here’s how it unfolded, in videos. First of all, how is a pope elected? Here’s the answer, courtesy of an excerpt from the “Popes 101” episode of our Web series “Catholic Central”: The climactic moment that the white smoke belched from the Vatican smokestack: How Raymond Arroyo and his crew at EWTN saw it at the time: If you have a little over an hour and a half, here’s the whole shebang: And lest you forget one of the unexpected stars of the day, a remembrance of the Sistine Seagull: Habemus Papam! We have a pope! Image: Family Theater Productions	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1922
__label__cc	0.610743	0.389257	Sabermetric Research Phil Birnbaum Ratings vs. measurements Sabermetrics may have lot of fancy new methods, but there's no stat that rates who the best players are. That's not just because here's no sabermetric "holy grail" of the ultimate statistic. The real reason is that such a thing isn't even possible. You can talk about which player is "better" than another, but the problem is that there's no objective definition of "better". You can't use statistics to help measure something when you can't even define what it is you're measuring. What sabermetrics CAN do is provide statistics that bear on the question of "best". It can provide objective data that can inform your arguments. But those arguments, like your definition of "best," are always going to be subjective. The very first chapter of the 1982 Bill James Baseball Abstract was about comparing hitters. Who was better? Johnny Pesky, who had little power but hit for a high average and lots of walks? Or Dick Stuart, who didn't get on base a whole lot, but regularly hit 30 home runs? Bill was able to discover that there is a mathematical connection between a batting line and the number of runs that score. Using that "Runs Created" formula, Bill found that Pesky's three best years were almost perfectly identical to Stuart's three best years. They created almost the exact same number of runs, in almost exactly the same opportunities (outs). Doesn't that settle the question? Doesn't that prove that Pesky and Stuart are equally as good as each other? No, it doesn't. "Equal performances" doesn't necessarily imply "equally good hitters." Part of the problem, as Bill mentioned in his essay, is that there are a lot of things that Runs Created doesn't consider: park effects, differing quality of opposing pitchers, etc. We haven't corrected for those. My experience has been that when people assume that there will eventually be that perfect statistic, this is what they're thinking of, that some day we'll have so much data that we can correct for everything, and be almost perfectly accurate in terms of run estimates. But, that's not the real problem. The real problem is that when you're rating players, you're not trying to figure out who created the most runs. You're trying to figure out who is the best. Who says the highest-rated batter should be the one who creates the most runs? Sure, creating runs is a very big deal, and our ratings of "best" are tremendously better informed now that we have that information. But, there are other factors to consider. For instance: suppose it's obvious a player had a lucky "career year". Wouldn't that influence your rating of who's better? What if one of the players saw a platoon advantage much more than the other? What if one player hit much better with runners on base, but the other hit much better when the score was close? How do you deal with all those? It's subjective, isn't it, how much weight you have to give each of those factors in a "best hitter" evaluation? I don't see how there can possibly be a "right answer" when the question is so subjective and vague. There are two different ways someone could disagree with you about who's better. They could disagree with your definition, or they could disagree with your measurement. The measurement one is easy. Suppose you think the better player is the one who creates the most runs. To measure that, you decide to use "Total Average," the Thomas Boswell stat that's basically bases divided by outs. You'd calculate every player's stat, and point to the top ones, and say, "those are the best." And a sabermetrician would come along and say, "well, that's not right. You're counting a stolen base as equal to a single. But the SB advances only one runner, while the single advances the batter and also every other baserunner." And someone else would pull out some other evidence, like when Bill James showed that teams that steal lots of bases don't win as many games as teams who hit lots of singles. And someone would come along with Pete Palmer's linear weights calculation, and show that a single is worth half a run, on average, while a steal is worth only a fifth of a run. That's the easy part, critiquing and improving a measurement. The hard part, and the subjective part, is the definition of "better". If you think better means "more runs per out," and I think better means "more runs above replacement," then how do we resolve that? I guess, like any other debate on what's "better" -- like a political debate, arguing back and forth and appealing to principle. Does affirmative action make society better or worse? Is legal abortion a good thing? What's better, taking a strict interpretation of the first amendment, or protecting minorities from hate speech? What's a better performance, a .300 hitter, or a .290 hitter who hits .325 in the clutch? Even in a simple, two-dimensional case, it can be all gut feel. We all want the best players to be in the Hall of Fame, right? Well, some players are among the best because they were very good for many, many years -- Phil Niekro, say. And some players are among the best because they were superb, but for fewer years -- Sandy Koufax. What's the tradeoff? What's the definition of "best" that can tell you whether Koufax or Niekro is "better"? If you think about it, and look up the stats, your gut will likely come to some firm conclusion about which player is better. But your intuitive feeling will be different from my intuitive feeling. And, neither of us can articulate just what the tradeoff is. Maybe we can say, "well, if Niekro had a few more good years, I'd prefer him." Or, "I'd be more comfortable saying Koufax is better if he hadn't had those mediocre years at the beginning." But, we won't be able to say, "I'm weighting a Cy Young Sandy Koufax year as 2.32 times as important as an average Jim Kaat year." We have a strong intuition, but we can't explain it. One of my favorite things that Bill James ever did was his "Hall of Fame Monitor" method. He figured out a point system that scores each player on his Hall of Fame qualifications. The way the system works, if you have 100 points or more, you'll probably be voted in, and if you don't, you won't. And it works pretty well -- it does a good job of separating the players who have been enshrined from the ones who haven't. (It's a prediction, not a recommendation -- it separates on what the voters did, not what the voters should have done.) What Bill James did, amazingly, was reverse-engineer the collective brain of the writers, to figure out what their internal mental "formula" was. If you look at the details of the system, how players score points for arbitrary-looking achievements, you'd say, "well, that's certainly not how my intuitive decision system is figuring it out!" But ... you know, it's probably reasonably close. For most of us, we generally agree with the voters. There are exceptions -- many sabermetricians object to some of the weights the voters apparently apply to various stats -- but, we fans are generally in line with the writers. Especially on the "peak value vs. career value" question. Another way you can see how ratings are subjective is ... the use of the word "rating". We "rate" the players by who's best, but we don't "rate" the players by who's tallest. We "measure" the tallest players, or "order" the tallest players, or "rank" the tallest players. All those words imply some objective criterion, which we can reliably measure. Runs Created, too. In his 1982 Pesky/Stuart article, Bill James wrote, "... runs created is not a rating. It is an estimated record. A rating is something which tells you how good; a record is something which tells you how many. ... a record gives you specific information that you could use to move toward those evaluations ... If I rated one player at 90 and another at 88, then I would be saying that the player who was at 90 was a better hitter than the one at 88. But in fact it is entirely possible -- indeed, commonplace -- that that a player who created 88 runs for his team could be considered a better hitter than a player who created 90 ... " The same thing is true for "grades", like grades in school. "Jimmy got a grade of 75 percent in math" makes sense. "Jimmy got a grade of 95 pounds in weight" does not. Consumer Reports "assigned" the Tesla a "grade" of 99. But they did not "assign" the Honda Civic a "grade" of 29 miles per gallon. Let me quote Bill James one last time. In the 1985 Abstract, Bill tried to figure out which great teams were the best of all-time. He ran a bunch of objective criteria, then added them up to get an answer. But then he said: "I offer no proof of that; it is only a carefully worked-out opinion, which is very different from something that can be shown to be true." Perfect. If a ranking is not a measurement, then it's an opinion ... no matter how carefully you try to work it out. Labels: ratings, runs created posted by Phil Birnbaum @ 2/05/2014 01:49:00 PM 3 comments At Friday, February 07, 2014 9:49:00 AM, Anonymous said... Wow, solid piece, Phil. As an armchair sabermetrician myself, I thought for sure I would find something to pick on you about. I didn't. And I agree with most of your thoughts and applaud you for not bringing the tired "small sample size" anywhere into this piece. So here's my question on that. (Albeit somewhat unrelated to this post...) When is a small sample size no longer too small? Is it dependent on the stat, or the scale? Ie., when someone hits two HRs in four games, no one thinks they're going to hit 81 for the year. But if a pitcher earns two wins in four starts, you may more reasonably hypothesize that he'll win 16 games that year. Is the difference that a hitter may play 162 games, and a pitcher may start only 35? Therefore 4 of 162 is a much smaller sample than 4 of 35? I'm rambling now, but I'm wondering if there is any "percentage of the total" where a small sample becomes significant. If a guy hits 20 HRs in 81 games, you may very well predict that he'll hit 40 for the year (sample size is 50% of the total). But for a guy who hits 10 HRs in 40 games, you can't as easily say he'll hit 40 for the year (sample size of 25%). I guess what I'd like to research and try to find out is the answer to: at what percentage of the total does a sample become truly significant, and how much does this vary for different stats? Have you ever thought about this and done any research on it? At Friday, February 07, 2014 8:59:00 PM, Anonymous said... @Mo http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=17659 At Wednesday, February 12, 2014 1:05:00 PM, Anonymous said... Excellent link, thank you Anonymous. Regarding HR Rate stabalizing at 170 PA, we can look at roughly the first two months of the season and more-or-less accurately project the full season. Barring anamolous streaks or injuries I suppose. Name: Phil Birnbaum Number grades aren't really numbers Luck and the Olympic hockey tournament Narrative stats vs. Rudy Gay Probabilities, genetic testing, and doctors, part ... Probabilities, genetic testing, and doctors Do Western teams dominate in NFL night games? Do nice players make their teammates worse? Pete Palmer Corsi, shot quality, and the Toronto Maple Leafs, ...	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1927
__label__cc	0.745048	0.254952	Health Update: The Exercise (surprise) Is Causing Miracles. I've been exercising, each day, more and more. Yesterday, I did a very long run (for me), almost two miles. Then, later, went back and did another two miles. For real runners, this isn't much. But for me, it's a lot. The strange thing is that I didn't need insulin for either lunch or dinner. My metabolism was at such a high level, it disposed of the sugars all by itself, I guess. And it didn't hurt that I am eating low carb meals, while supplementing with extra whey protein. My blood tests reflected all this good news, too. The virus is still undetectable in my blood. My t-cell count is up over 500 (which is way below normal, but great for me). Also, my A1c dipped below 6.0 to 5.9, which was great cause for celebration at Dr. Tony's. So, the training continues under Cat Steinbeck's watchful eye. at August 29, 2013 No comments: Links to this post Labels: AIDS, cats, health, photos, steinbeck Metropolitan Room Update. Brochu plus Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS Jim Brochu, popular Broadway star and entertainer extraordinaire, has agreed to be my VERY SPECIAL GUEST STAR on October 27th at The Metropolitan Room. I know you're asking how was I able to secure him. I can only say that he likes me. I had something else on my mind, too, in thinking about this show. Some time ago, I wrote a letter to Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS to let them know how much the services they fund were vital to me, and continue to be, not just for me, but for millions of people. They want to use it in a fundraising letter, so I asked if I could make my Metropolitan Room a fundraiser for them. I want to express my gratitude any way I can because every single BC/EFA fundraiser leaves me in tears just as much as singing in front of the Quilt leaves me in tears. Because I don't just see a Quilt. Every patch contains hundreds of thousands of people's faces, not just those who passed, but their families and friends. I hear them breathing. All of them. I see their traces. I see the same thing when I look out at a crowd supporting BC/EFA. To not be forgotten is the most basic of human yearnings. I know it motivates me to keep on fighting and living. I'm also challenged every day to be worthy of all the help I received. To be thankful and grateful for this life, a gift that I did not earn. And no, this show isn't going to raise millions. What I will do is split 50/50 of what I earn. I have a recording studio bill to pay off, after all. Then, there's rent. Food for the cat... Service can come in all shapes and sizes. This story is very touching because it's based on something real: a 73 year romance. But it's also the story of a songwriter who performed an act of love. An act of service to another. After viewing this video, it occurred to me that I have at least a few songs on Tales from the Bonus Round that were written in just this manner, including the true story of the mother of a soldier she's just driven to the airport, and has come home to find all the games and toys he bought during the break scattered all over the floor. Writing with, and for, other people is something I love doing. Back in L.A., at Kulak's Woodshed, Marc Platt and I ran a "drop-in" songwriter class. We'd get some young people, but the most interesting, to me, were the women, all over 40, who'd been singing or working around the periphery of the songwriting world, and hadn't really tried writing. I wrote on the WDS board that this act of service to this man, donating their time and talent, is now creating a community of people who are deeply touched. And the community is now propelling this man on a great adventure of being able to share his love for this woman. And she is gorgeous in those old pics. But let's also be fair to the musicians, Jacob Colgan and "Green Shoe Studios," we wouldn't have sat there listening to the old man's version of this song. It would not exist without them. And I'm glad they had the smarts to make a good video about it. Labels: adventure, community, inspiration, service, songwriting One WTC Pic of the Day: Foggy Day With Red Doors of the Fire House Below. Labels: photos, wtc One WTC Photo of the Day. Early morning pinks and blues reflect off the facets of One WTC. Aug. 26, 2013. Bonus Close-up! The Album He Would Have Made #IfHeHadn'tDied. I keep hearing that in my head every day. The Album he would have made if he hadn't died. It's only an accident that I'm making an album. What I'm presenting is a collection of songs that I like singing at this moment in my life. Plus a few I hadn't done in a long time. For instance, I was kind of shocked to find out there was no recording of me singing Somebody's Friend. How I've sung it has evolved much over the years. When I wrote it originally, with the "radio" audience in mind, we made a big demo that we thought would sound good with a reggae beat. I still love that recording. Ginger Freers nailed that vocal. But that didn't work for the show. It had to be more angry and raw than that. I could hear what I wanted in my head, but I couldn't reproduce it until I realized I was hearing a guitar lick. David Robyn helped me with that. Since I don't play guitar, what I ended up with was my piano imitation of a guitar lick, which has its own weird sort of authenticity. I have a special relationship with Somebody's Friend, the promise of false cures. As I was riding the bus the other day, after having had a discussion about "rise from the grave" life experiences, I kept hearing the title phrase in my head: The album he would have made if he hadn't died. I can't say that this is that album. I don't want to try to live up to that kind of pressure. The pieces I've been composing are more concert/choral/orchestral type. They need a lot more formality. My Mass, for instance, will be performed in the Spring. And I'd definitely want that to be a part of my musical legacy. But that would make a great title for something. Or even a meme. #IfHeHadn'tDied However, going up to someone on the street and asking. "Hello, what would you have done if you hadn't died?" sounds more like a slasher pic. Ah, ye cynical world. Labels: bonus round, music, musical healing, musical insurrection, musings Getting Back Into The Game. Steve Schalchlin's soon to be released CD, Tales from the Bonus Round. Artwork by Peter Grundy. Though I've kept my diary going, I've been staying mostly out of the spotlight, preferring to support Jim in Zero Hour and, now, Character Man. Behind the scenes, though, I've been doing a lot: Writing, Studying, Practicing, etc. I told a friend the other day that I have been attending the University of Steve in New York. Studying advanced musical composition with Mark Janas and studying acting and theater with Andy Gale. I've sung around a bit. A song here or there. I've kept my chops up by singing in the Christ Church Bay Ridge Church choir. But I haven't put on a formal, actual concert in a long time. The last time was in Olympia a couple of years ago. The last one in NY was a night with Amy Coleman. Which means I have to sell tickets, for the first time in forever. Ugh. I hate asking my friends to buy tickets because, here in this city, everyone I know has THEIR own show, and I get invites almost every day, and nothing is cheap. There's usually a cover charge and a 2-drink minimums, which is okay if it's a special night. But to do it every night? Impossible. So, that means I have to find people outside my little circle of performer/friends, though many may come if I ask them to sing with me, which I know I will do. (But then, if they're going to sing, I can't make them pay.) And that's where all of us hit that wall. How do you find an audience? How does your audience find you? I'll tell you a little secret, reader: I'm not actually famous. I know. Shocking. But true. I'll prove it: Walk out your door and go up to the first 20 people you meet and ask them if they've heard of me. I promise, you won't find one. It's just you and me, here doing this. I have two big events coming up. On September 21st, I am being honored as Musician Of The Year by Christ Church Bay Ridge on the occasion of their 160th birthday. Since it's a fundraiser, tickets are $160, though they said they'd work with people if they can't afford it. Earlier that day, Jim and I will be singing at Fall Cabaret fundraiser at the Unity Center. But the big show, for me, has now been set. I've made the commitment to the Metropolitan Room. I need to sell 100 tickets. That shouldn't be so hard, right? $20 plus two drinks. There are so many tourists in this town on any given day, surely I can sell a few to them. But who knows? I have completed the recording of the new CD, live in the studio exactly as I promised. You can even hear the pedal when I let off the sound. You can hear my foot hitting the floor, keeping time. It's intentionally organic. I did this in reaction to the fact that, with electronics, even the worst singers and players can be made to sound good. So, no pitch correction. No overdubs. With headphones, it will feel like you're inside that magnificent Yamaha piano. It will sound exactly as if you're sitting in the room with me, jamming and singing on the songs like I do when it's just me alone, letting the sounds of the piano fill my body with its healing vibrations. With headphones, you'll be in heaven. And that's it. That's me getting back into the game. Will it lead to more touring? I don't have the physical ability for a lot. But I'm scheduled to go back to Olympia in January, paired again with the Righteous Mothers -- one of the best concerts ever, when we did it several years ago. If you want me to come to your own hometown, help me make it happen. Because, until and unless Tales from the Bonus Round sells or streams in the millions, there's only you and me. And I'd much rather sing for you. Live at the Metropolitan Room. Oct. 27. 4pm TICKETS NOW ON SALE. When: Sunday 10/27/13 Show Time 4:00 PM (Doors open at 03:30 PM 2 Beverage Min. STEVE SCHALCHLIN and FRIENDS Celebrating a life in the bonus round, award-winning singer/songwriter Steve Schalchlin and friends will be playing and singing songs from his hit Off-Broadway musicals "The Last Session" and "The Big Voice: God or Merman?" and from his new album, "Tales from the Bonus Round." Praised by such publications as The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Variety and Entertainment Weekly, GLAAD Media Award recipient Steve's emotionally charged songs have been sung on stages around the world, including a critically-acclaimed London production this past year. Two Hours in John Kilgore's Studio. There were three of us. Bill Goffi brought his guitar. And we were joined by a friend of the Bonus Round who was 12 when we met back in 2001. He had called me last week, asking if I remembered him, and that he's in town now. Aspiring stand-up comic. I told him I think of him as family and that he should just show up to the session on Tuesday. For a man who is theoretically childless, I have a lot of children. (His story is below). After weeks of rehearsing and preparing, but only to make sure the songs were really in my fingers and blood -- you really can get over-rehearsed, I played and sang through 13 songs. It was thrilling. It was exhilarating. I slept the rest of the day and most of the next day, though I have kept up my training. Every day, without fail, I've done my roadwork, no matter how badly I would rather be sitting here writing a blog entry about it. (After the session, the three of us were sitting in Blossom, a vegetarian fast food place. Jim unexpectedly walked by, saw us and snapped a photo. Then, he came in. Jim Brochu, Alex Thomas, Steve Schalchlin. THE ALEX BONUS ROUND STORY: Alex Thomas and I met when he was 12. I was in Columbus, Ohio, singing a concert at a hospital. I remember a small stage. I remember many people were wearing lab coats and uniforms. And, as I was writing this, I remembered that it's all documented in the original Bonus Round diary: July 16, 2001. Sarah Glaser, a social worker there had organized the concert. She had come up to me, "I have a little friend who would like to introduce you. Dressed up as Linda Richmond." [The Mike Myers character from Saturday Night Live who loved Barbra Streisand.] What? I'm gonna turn that down? I won't embarrass him by posting his Linda pics. But I think it's great that he had that kind of chutzpah, even back then. Anyway, he called me last week and asked me if I remembered him. I told him to show up at the studio and we'd hang out a bit. And that's how the session went. I am very happy with the result. Next step is mastering. Jim's Happy Birthday Lunch. Jim and I have a group of friends we call the Soup Ladies because we meet at the Polish Tea Room, which is famous for its soups. Most of these "ladies," by the way, are accomplished professionals. Lawyers, producers, actors, etc. So don't let the label "ladies" throw you. So, we thought it would be the perfect birthday event, since we didn't want to make the effort to plan something big since he just got in from Florida and is both tired and busy. BTW, if you don't know what the Polish Tea Room is, you won't find it on a google maps because that's not the official name for it. But it's where many Broadway pros go because it's inexpensive compared to all the tourist spots in the Times Square area. These are a few snaps I took of the party. At the end, though Jim had said, "NO PRESENTS," they pulled out a small bag and took out a wonderful gift that they had made. Creativity is the New Literacy. From #WDS2013, Chase Jarvis' terrific lecture. Chase Jarvis from Chris Guillebeau on Vimeo. Recording Date Set. Next Tuesday, I will once again enter John Kilgore Studios, set myself behind his gorgeous Yamaha grand, and record my album, Tales From The Bonus Bound. All in one hour. Keep your fingers crossed. Random Thoughts and Jim Home. It's always fun when Jim gets home from a long trip. We're so excited to see each other, we're like chattering monkeys. We'll put on a TV show and realize, halfway through, we haven't been listening to the show. We've been too busy talking to each other. He really missed being home. But he does love the people in Florida, especially the musicians playing his show. He said they became a very tight combo together, singing and playing the songs from "Character Man," which has evolved now into a full 90-min. musical, albeit a personal one. "Hi, there! Got my own personal musical here in this bag!" I recently got a note from a most beloved young man I met on the long bonus round road. He was just a little kid when we met, but he had already developed a theatrical flair, introducing one of my concerts imitating the Mike Myers character from Saturday Night Live, Linda Richmond. I mentioned before, it's one of the miracles of getting older. Suddenly, the children you used to know are young adults, filled with ambition, dreams, talent and energy. I have this same naive belief in myself, even at age 59, that I'm soon to conquer the world. And why not? What else should one do on a Tuesday? Anyway, he asked me, now that he's moved to the City, what he should do. And I gave him the same answer I give every young person trying to get into show business. First, surround yourself with a community of people who are different from you, more talented than you, better looking than you, more driven than you, and make yourself useful to them even if it's just contributing your talent to the pool. For instance, I've spoken a lot about contributing my voice as tenor to the small (but mighty) choir at Christ Church in Brooklyn that needs as many trained (or trainable) voices as they can get. In return, I'm getting a university level education in composition and performance, not to mention the fact that this is where Jim and I met Carl Conway Maguire who is responsible for us getting parts in the "Old Timers" movie. It always seems to come back to adventure, service and community. Though, as I wrote recently elsewhere, start with the service, if you don't have a community in mind. Service leads to community, which then results in adventure. It has worked for me my entire life. And what this has to do with Jim, I don't know. But it's so nice to have him home. Labels: adventure, community, music, service Lizzy Days. Jim comes home on Sunday. Just had my niece here visiting me. Elizabeth Maze, who is a very talented young woman. She and I have a special bond, as I feel I do with all my nieces and nephews. They know Uncle Steve loves them. We walked down the Hudson River and found a garden with HUGE flowers. I pointed and yelled, "Alice In Wonderland!" She fell in love the High Line, which is an elevated parkway that once had been a train track. And she looks gorgeous in a field of bright yellow. We also saw this unusual structure. The chairs are connected to the roof. Lizzy is very funny and loves to pose. She did this... ...when she saw this: Then, she ate a couple of oysters... And this is the look of absolute bliss, where she couldn't explain how good it was: And that's how I felt the whole trip. We really got to know each other and laugh at lot together. A great way to spend the days when Jim is gone. Suddenly in Training. A week or two ago, I started back running. Just a little every day. No more than 15 minutes, then 20. Then, this morning, after about a half hour of running, I did some free weights. Then it suddenly him me, I'm in training. I think I mentioned before that last year was a tough for me, physically. With kidney stones and other ailments, I had become more sedentary than I should be and I was getting a big belly, which is a side effect of these drugs, which becomes more prominent if you're not working out. But coming up on my 60th birthday, I want to look and feel good. I plan to sing some concerts, which I honestly haven't done in several years. Thanks to the unexpected nature of the World Domination Summit, I have a whole new audience and the aftershocks from that conference are only beginning to be seen, since they haven't posted my set yet on the site, but they are working hard, rolling them out, one by one, each presenter. Lot's of things are going to be happening this next year. I want to be there for them! Live: The Secret of the Great Big Hall. At a benefit for the Unity Center of Manhattan, I recently sang "The Secret of the Great Big Hall," a new song that will be featured on my upcoming album. I Just Wanted To Be Superman. When Darren Rowse spoke at #WDS2013, he spoke of having always wanted to be Superman and how he would be the greatest force for good, etc. A common child's dream. I had it, too. I prayed so hard to be Superboy. To save the world! As an adult, I see two fantasies in there. The first one, to have super powers. At some point, you realize you're not going to be the Son of Krypton, no matter how hard you wish it or pray it. But the second one, that's the one that trips you up. To save the world. I suppose I grew up in a generation that really believed they could save the world. We knew just what was wrong with it, too. Here is Darren Rowse's speech at the World Domination Summit. It's for anyone who was ever a dreamer. Darren Rowse from Chris Guillebeau on Vimeo. Labels: musings, Portland, video, wds World Domination Summit Pt. 6: Reactions. After I got home from #WDS2013, just as it all seemed like some big dream, came these from one of the attendees of the Summit, Mike Rohde, who made one of these of every speaker and activity he went to. He took a few years off and gave me a cooler haircut. So I immediately made his graphic the primary one on my some of my social media. And it totally changed my image. Hip and cool, that's how I be. That was followed by many tweets and blog entries which you can find at #WDS2013 on Twitter. And then came this blog entry and graphic from an artist and attendee named Peter Grundy, who was very praisy about my performance (thanks) but then said this: I hope I can keep this story in my mind on days I think dont go to well and realise I should treat every day as a bonus round. And that made it all worth it. Because if he got the message, then who knows how many others did, also? Not that I'm selling a message. It's nothing more than a change of mind, this living in the bonus round. It's a frame of reference. But the blog wasn't enough. He also sent this incredible woodcut design. Wasting no time, I asked him if I could use these images for the album I'm recording and he said yes. So, a little spark lights a couple more sparks. But, best of all, by donating my service -- though I considered it a privilege -- as performer to World Domination Summit, I realize I'm joining a community of artists and, together, we are now creating a new adventure for ourselves. The audience really is my hero! Labels: bonus round, music, wds Health Update: The Exercise (surprise) Is Causing ... Metropolitan Room Update. Brochu plus Broadway Car... One WTC Pic of the Day: Foggy Day With Red Doors o...	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1930
__label__wiki	0.606753	0.606753	Atarot Airport When travelling from Jerusalem to anywhere in the northern West Bank, most people will pass the notorious Qalandiya checkpoint. Maybe you made the trip yourself? On the Jerusalem side there is a curious expanse of concrete which would puzzle anyone new to the area. In a land were territory is always hotly contested it may seem strange that there is an acre of prime real estate sitting completely empty within the municipal boundaries of Jerusalem. The reason is that this was once the home of Jerusalem's ill-fated airport. Kufr Aqab and Qalandiya The airport was the first to be built in Israel-Palestine, back in 1920 by the British. After World War One Britain controlled the whole area as a League of Nations mandate and built the airstrip as their main entry point for any equipment or personnel. In 1931 they expropriated 200 dunams from the nearby Jewish village of Atarot, itself only founded just before WWI by Zionist Youth, and expanded the airport. It served regular British commercial use until 1948, when the mandate came to an end. As civil war raged around him, Sir Alan Cunningham, the final High Commissioner for Palestine, became the very last Briton to leave Jerusalem by taking a plane to the port of Haifa, before unfurling the Union Jack here for the last time, and sailing back home. The 1949 armistice between Israel and Jordan saw the airport firmly in Jordanian territory and regular flights resumed there soon after. In 1967 the airport changed hands again, with Israel's victory in the 'Six day war'. A few weeks after the war, the municipal boundaries of Jerusalem were hastily redrawn and one key strategic point that was considered essential to include in the newly enlarged city, was of course the airport. That is why today's Jerusalem municipal boundaries extend a long way north in a finger-shape almost as far as Ramallah. As well as claiming the airport for Jerusalem, the Palestinian village of Qufar Aqab was possibly inadvertently also included. This was not of any great importance at the time, but became critically important later in the story. More on this in a moment. After Israel became the third force to control the airport in 19 years, they too heavily invested in the infrastructure there and an expanded airport was used fairly successfully by them for many years. However, because it was in Occupied Territory, flights were largely limited to domestic trips, mostly to the Red Sea city of Eilat. The next major change occurred in 2000 with the outbreak of the Second Intifada, when once again the airport found itself at the front line of conflict. It was fired upon numerous times, the tarmac badly damaged and the control tower itself hit by rockets. Therefore, on 27 July, 2001, the Israeli Airport Authority handed it over to the IDF for military use. The agreement was that the army would be responsible for any repairs, if and when the uprising died down, and that then it would be returned to civilian usage. On 1 July, 2003, the last soldiers who had been based there moved out but the airport did not return to use. Instead, the West Bank barrier (security fence/separation wall) was built around its perimeter and the massive Qalandiya checkpoint constructed at one end. Remember the small village Qafr Aqab? Although since '67 it is part of Jerusalem, the wall was built between the village and the airport. Today this has led to the strange scenario where those living in Qufar Aqab are Jerusalem residents, paying municipal taxes, with blue (Israeli) IDs, but they have to cross a checkpoint to get anywhere else in 'their' city. Municipal services barely function on the 'other' side of the wall, yet the numbers living there have sky rocketed as the tight Israeli building regulations are not enforced so dangerously tall buildings go some way to eliviating the crushing housing shortage. The high buildings nearby greatly reduce the chances of the airport reopening, but it does allow people to maintain their permanent residency status and is one of only a few places where both West Bank and Jerusalem Palestinians can live in the same home. You can find out more about this issue on our Greater Jerusalem tour. During the heady early days of the Oslo Accords, there were plans that the airport could function as a Palestinian link to the rest of the world, run by the Palestinian Authority, or even that it could be a shared airport with customs control on each side to both East and West Jerusalem; Tel Aviv and Ramallah. This seems a long way off today. Instead, weeds have taken over and the only vehicles taxing on the runway are the multitude of buses ferrying people from Damascus Gate to Qalandiya. It remains a sad example of how the inability to share a precious resource has left both sides worse off. Jerusalem, and indeed the Palestinian territories, remain without an airport to this day with Tel Aviv or Amman the closest other options. Incidentally, the airport featured heavily in the movie World War Z, during the memorable scene were Brad Pitt escapes a besieged Jerusalem as zombies pile over the walls and onto the tarmac. You can see it below. The film used heavy CGI which rendered the airport barely recognisable, but for a much more realistic view, you can also check out this video, or of course join us for a tour! Our Bethlehem-Ramallah tour crosses the Qalandiya checkpoint and visits the airport every Monday and Wednesday.	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1934
__label__cc	0.635602	0.364398	A blog containing Marie-Bénédicte Dembour's 30 episode podcast to support her book. Who is Marie? The book in 30 podcasts Migrants’ avoidance of the European Court of Human Rights concerns us all Posted on February 10, 2016 by Marie-Benedicte Dembour This post was published by the Strasbourg Observers earlier today. I am grateful for their permission to re-publish it here. Every year towards the end of January, the President of the European Court of Human Rights holds a press conference that takes stock of the previous year. This year, President Raimondi reported in his speech that the situation of the Court was ‘generally satisfactory’. Can we be so sure? Performance even in as sensitive an area as human rights is now often measured in quantitative terms. In line with this trend, the President noted that over 45,000 cases were decided in 2015. Whilst in 2011 the backlog stood at an all-time high of 160,000 pending cases, this has now been reduced to 65,000 cases. Better still, it looks like it will be possible to reduce the backlog further in 2016. The end of the press conference reserved some words for the migrant crisis. Having gripped Europe since the summer, so far, the crisis has not put the Court under strain, although a plan of action is in place in case an influx of Rule 39 requests suddenly materialises. First an explanation: Rule 39 allows an applicant to request an interim measure. If granted, the Court orders the defendant state to do something during the time it takes for the merits of the applicant’s complaint to be ruled upon. Thousands of migrants have resorted to Rule 39 over the years. They typically ask the Court to order a European state to stay the execution of their removal to their country of origin or another country with which they have links. Many lawyers used to regard Rule 39 as their last chance to ensure that their clients were not taken to a place where they would face torture or possibly even be killed. To cite a famous case, the journalist Gebremedhin would have been removed to Eritrea in 2005, had the Court not ordered France to wait. A Rule 39 interim measure has no incidence on whether the removal will ultimately be ruled to be contrary to the European Convention on Human Rights in the main proceedings. This question is addressed by the Court in due time, after both parties have submitted their arguments and proper deliberation by the judges. In his recent press conference, Judge Raimondi noted that 24 requests for the application of Rule 39 had been received in 2015 regarding removals to Hungary. These requests emanated from Afghans, Palestinians, Syrians and others who were refusing to be returned to Hungary by states such as Austria, Slovakia, France, Finland or Sweden. Nine of these requests were granted. The latest statistics of the Court indicate that would-be returnees to Hungary were not the only persons to have made Rule 39 requests in 2015: about 1,500 requests were received by the Court (without information being readily available as to how many originated from migrants). Out of these, 161 interim measures were granted. The Court has confirmed to me that half of these (about 80) concerned removals. The other half was mostly about the situation in Crimea and Eastern Ukraine. The figures are astonishing and thus worth repeating in a slightly different form: migrants are now experiencing such a low rate of success in their Rule 39 requests that not even 100 managed to persuade the Court to stay their removal in 2015. The situation was rather different in 2010. Then, 1,440 requests were granted – out of 3,680 requests made (almost exclusively by migrants). It would be nice to think that the staggering five-year drop in Rule 39 requests made by migrants on the one hand and accepted by the Court on the other is due to migrants having become far more welcome, thereby alleviating their need to seek and receive support at Strasbourg. Unfortunately, a more convincing explanation is that the Court has purposively discouraged migrants from resorting to Rule 39 by instigating internal policy changes that lead it to refuse requests more systematically. As migrants encountered more and more difficulties in Europe, they increasingly turned to Strasbourg. And as Rule 39 increasingly came to act as a life line for migrants, it also became the bane of the Court. Things came to a head in January 2011. The Court had received 2,500 requests in the previous four months, and it looked like numbers would keep mounting if nothing was done. The Court described the situation as ‘alarming’. This was not in order to denounce the difficulties experienced by migrants but in order to highlight its own case processing difficulties. In response, the Court said it was not an immigration tribunal and therefore could not be expected to intervene, bar in truly exceptional cases. The great majority of the thousands of requests it had recently received were obviously considered run-of-the-mill rather than exceptional. Judge Costa, the then President of the Court, issued a statement which urged governments to provide effective and fair national remedies that were suspensive. This had no discernible effect on the situation on the ground. For example, to this day, few expellees are informed well in advance of the details of the flight on which the authorities plan to remove them. The President’s statement also addressed applicants and their representatives. They were told they must provide the Court with all the necessary documentation and in good time if a Rule 39 request was to have any chance of success (as if it was their slack work that was generally responsible for last minute and incomplete applications). Coupled with a transformation in the procedure followed to deal with these requests (on which, see my book, p. 435), this changed everything. Suddenly request after request was refused. Learning their lesson, migrants’ legal representatives have virtually stopped lodging Rule 39 requests, triggering the number of Rule 39 requests to drop. The result is the 2015 statistics. The Court is happy: it can function properly. But is it really functioning as it should? The policies put in place by the Court may be an unmitigated success from a case management perspective. But from a human rights perspective? The unprecedented number of refugees currently in Europe raises serious challenges for European states and populations. One would wish that the European Court of Human Rights was joining the chorus of voices who affirm that we must remain driven by a sense of common humanity. For a variety of reasons explored in my book, since its inception the Court has tended to side with the state rather than with migrants. Who would say this is not a regrettable and dangerous orientation? This entry was posted in Uncategorized and tagged european court of human rights, migration crisis, rule 39, statistics by Marie-Benedicte Dembour. Bookmark the permalink. Content © University of Brighton 2020	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1935
__label__cc	0.509509	0.490491	Posts by Topic: governor’s mansion RSS feed Govs. John Hickenlooper & Bill Owens: Take me out to the Brown Palace By Lynn Bartels [media-credit name=”Provided by Monica Owens ” align=”alignnone” width=”495″][/media-credit] Two baseball fans, former Gov. Bill Owens and Gov. John Hickenlooper, are lending their names to a good cause. Two of Colorado biggest baseball fans, former Gov. Bill Owens and current Gov. John Hickenlooper, are joining up to help raise money to preserve the governor’s mansion. The governors will be the special guests at a “Twas the Week Before Opening Day Reception” Friday night at the Brown Palace. Plenty of bold-face names are the hosts, including Steve Farber, Dick Robinson and Barry Hirschfeld. The Colorado Rockies open their season at Coors Field on April 5. Categories: Colorado Government, Colorado Politics, Sports Hick puts mansion kegerator idea on ice By Tim Hoover The state’s Brewer-in-Chief says that, while he thought about it, he won’t be installing a kegerator in the governor’s mansion. Gov. John Hickenlooper, a Democrat who helped found the Wynkoop Brewery, said he considered putting one of the beer-chilling fridges with a door spigot inside the mansion, but thought better of it. “I was all set to do it,” Hickenlooper said. “I thought it was a great idea, and my wife pointed out and said, ‘You know, you do that, and it’s going to be part of the news story that this is what your idea is, what you want to have happen.’ ” Then, the message won’t be about fixing the state’s economy and balancing the budget, she told him. “Whether the governor is going to put a kegerator in – that’s not where you want to have it (focus),” he said. “You want to have people focus on what is red tape and how can we get business to hire that person sooner and how are we going to balance the budget.” Hickenlooper is planning to stay in his Park Hill home and occasionally socialize or spend time at the mansion. 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__label__wiki	0.772751	0.772751	Education Week's blogs > Digital Education See more Ed-Tech news Personalized learning, artificial intelligence, adaptive testing, digital curricula, data privacy, future of work, and all things technology. Education Week reporters help you stay on top of the latest developments in ed tech. « Digital Textbook Discussion on NPR's On Point \| Main \| What's Up for Digital Learning Day? » School of One Creators Unveil New Nonprofit By Ian Quillen on January 26, 2012 12:25 PM Joel Rose and Chris Rush, the men behind the creation of the widely publicized School of One middle school adaptive learning math program, have reached an agreement to create a nonprofit that not only spreads those ideas to models in other school districts, but also re-establishes a relationship with New York City schools. New Classroom Innovation Partners, a group launched about 10 months after former School of One chief Joel Rose announced he was leaving the 1.1-million student New York City school district, will launch middle school math programs under the name "Teach to One: Math" at both charter and district public schools in Chicago, McGinnis Middle School in Perth Amboy, N.J., and a third city yet to be named, according to a press release. In addition, the group will work with the New York City Department of Education as it expands to four additional schools with a $5 million grant won from the federal Investing in Innovation (i3) competitive grant program, the release indicates. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation—both contributors to Editorial Projects in Education, the nonprofit publisher of Education Week—is also among the donors to Rose's new organization. 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__label__wiki	0.914441	0.914441	Home » Joe Bonamassa » Vídeo da Semana » Vídeo da Semana: Joe Bonamassa Vídeo da Semana: Joe Bonamassa Postado por: I. Malförea Data: 4/11/2017 / Comentários: 0 Hailed worldwide as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation, Joe Bonamassa has almost single-handedly redefined the blues-rock genre and brought it into the mainstream. He continues this role with his first-ever entirely acoustic concert, recorded at the venerable Vienna Opera House with a global ensemble put together by longtime creative partner Kevin Shirley. The 2CD/2DVD/Blu-ray, An Acoustic Evening at the Vienna Opera House, comes out March 26, 2013 on Bonamassa's label J&R Adventures. Bonamassa -- a predominantly electric guitar player -- was ready for a complete departure from his usual projects. For years, he had been wowing audiences with his flagship acoustic song "Woke Up Dreaming," which has become an iconic staple of his world tour and a fan favorite. Building on the popularity of this song, Bonamassa and producer Shirley set out to design an entirely new and intimate "unplugged" concert experience that they would then bring to seven lucky cities in Europe during summer 2012. They recorded the performance in Vienna— the "City of Music" — at the Vienna Opera House, a culturally iconic venue steeped in history and heritage, making it the perfect backdrop for this unprecedented show. An Acoustic Evening at the Vienna Opera House features gorgeously textured music -- 20 songs, filmed in HD and recorded in Dolby 5.1 -- made with a wealth of rare, vintage, organic and "oddball" instruments. The DVD and Blu-ray will feature 90 minutes of extra footage, interviews and a making-of documentary. Highlights among the 20 songs include favorites that span Bonamassa's career—"The Ballad of John Henry," "Woke Up Dreaming," "Ball Peen Hammer," "Sloe Gin," and "Mountain Time"—including many he doesn't normally perform live, such as "Athens to Athens," "Black Lung Heartache," "Jelly Roll," "Around The Bend," "Jockey Full of Bourbon," "Seagull," and "Richmond." Accompanying Bonamassa on the same stage once graced by Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Mahler, and Haydn are: traditional Irish fiddler Gerry O'Connor, who also plays mandolin and banjo; Swedish multi-instrumentalist Mats Wester on the nyckelharpa, a keyed fiddle; Los Angeles-based keyboardist Arlan Schierbaum texturing the mix with celeste, accordions, toy pianos, and assorted "organic" instruments; and renowned Puerto Rican percussionist Lenny Castro, whose works spans genres and reads like a who's who of artists, including the Rolling Stones, Sir Elton John, Eric Clapton, Boz Scaggs, Toto, Steely Dan, Christopher Cross, Stevie Wonder, David Sanborn, Avenged Sevenfold, Little Feat, Tom Petty, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and many more. ► FREE ALBUM DOWNLOAD - http://goo.gl/9oI018 ● Official Tickets ● http://jbonamassa.com/tour-dates/ ● Official Social Links ● https://www.facebook.com/JoeBonamassa https://twitter.com/jbonamassa https://instagram.com/joebonamassa/ https://www.pinterest.com/jbonamassa/ ● Official Merchandise ● http://shop.jbonamassa.com/ Categoria: Joe Bonamassa , Vídeo da Semana Publicado por I. Malförea	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1939
__label__wiki	0.75515	0.75515	BRUCKNER: Symphony No. 3 in D minor. WAGNER: Tannhäuser Overture. Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra / Andris Nelsons, cond. DGG 002894797208 TT: 75:48 DVORÁK: Stabat Mater, Op. 58 Eri Nakamura, soprano. Elisabeth Kullman, mezzo-soprano. Michael Spyres, tenor Jongmin, bass. Prague Philharmonic Chorus. Czech Philharmonic Orchestra/Juri Belohlavek, cond. DECCA 002894831410 2 disks TT: 83:06 ANTHEIL: Over the Plains (1945). Symphony No. 4 "1942" (1942). Symphony No. 5 "Joyous." (1947 - 1948). BBC Pilharmonic / Yuri Torchinsky (Over the Plains). John Storgards, cond. CHANDOS CD CHAN 10941 TT: 65:45 There surely is no shortage of recordings of Bruckner's symphonies. Daniel Barenboim has recorded all nine with Berlin Staatskapelle, and Eugen Jochum has recorded the complete cycle twice, first with Dresden Staatskapelle, second sharing the symphonies with the Bavarian Radio Orchestra and the Berlin Philharmonic (included in the recent DGG Eugen Jochum set (REVIEW). Christian Thielemann has videos of the last six symphonies with his Dresden Orchestra, and there are countless other recordings of various symphonies by mos of the great conductors of the past. Now a new series begins, with Andris Nelsons leading the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra. He first conducted them in 2011 and has just been appointed their Music Director. He's a busy man, also music Director of the Boston Symphony and making many guest appearances in both concerts and opera. Surely this Bruckner cycle gets off to a strong start. The performance is marked by expressive phrasing, and the recoding made live in the Gewandhaus in June 2016 richly captures the sounds of Bruckner. The Wagner overture is given a passionate, sensuous reading that reaches a glorious climax. An outstanding release! Dvorak's magnificent setting of the text of the Stabat Mater was written in 1875 after the death of the composers infant daughter. Stabat Mater is a work of reverent beauty, a favorite with choral groups. it has received countless recordings. The first was in 1952 with Václav Talich and the Czech Philharmonic. Since then most rewordings involve Prague. Conductors have included Václáv Smetácek, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Václav Neumann and Rafael Kubelik. It isn't often that a conductor has the opportunity to make multiple recordings of a large-scale choral work, but that is the case with Jirii Belohlavek. An acknowledged master of Czech repertory, this new issue is his fourt, made March 23- 25, 2016 in Prague's Dvorak Hall. Today it was announced that Behlolavek died in Prague at the age of 71 after a long illness. A major loss for the musical world, indeed. This recordings could be considered a memorial to him. It is unfortunate this was not issued in multi-track sound, which can be so effective in choral/symphonic works. The two disks sell for the price of one, and complete texts and translations are provided. Two videos have been mentioned on this site, a Prague performance with Libor Pesek (REVIEW), and another Czech performance conducted by Vaclav Neumann (REVIEW). Chandos has a welcome new release, the first in a series devoted to music of American composer George Antheil (1900 - 1959). This unjustly neglected composer was radical and innovative, shocking the musical world with some of his earlier works, particularly Ballet Méchanique. To read more about this brilliant composer and his achievements, including collaborating with Hedy Lamar on a torpedo venture, check our CD INDEX. You'll find reviews of Ballet Méchanique, A Jazz Symphony, piano concertos, and symphonies 4, 5 and 7, as well as a favorite of mine, the ballet Capital of the World. This new Chandos issues begins in jolly fashion with the premiere recording of the 1945 Over the Plains, dedicated to his wife Bo\öski. It is a pleasant piece that easily could be background music for a Western movie. Symphony No. 4 dates from 1942, also dedicated to Antheil's wife, is a troubled score depicting the tension and horrors of the world during war. The second movement is a meditation on the mass executions in Europe, the third movement "a brutal joke" scherzo, and the finale representing the triumph of the Allies. The symphony was premiered in a broadcast Feb. 13, 1944, with Leopold Stokowski and the NBC Symphony which has been issued on CD (REVIEW). Symphony No. 5 dates from 1947-1948 and appropriately is called "Joyous." It is a celebratory work in three movements dedicated to Norma Rather who was a close friend of his at time. John Storgards and the fine BBC Philharmonic give superlative performances of all of this music, and the Chandos engineers have done their usual superb job. Let us hope that future releases in this admirable Antheil series willl be on SACD, R.E.B. (June 2017)	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1944
__label__wiki	0.909677	0.909677	The Dark Side Of “Do What You Love” – The Job Scott Delahunt Mission Professional DC Cancels Its Strategically Challenging Books DC Comics, News Indie, Reviews ADVANCE REVIEW: League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Century #2: 1969 Video Interview: 'The American Comic Book Chronicles: the 1970s' with Jason Sacks and Keith Dallas Interviews, Video Interview Steve Gerber's Son of Satan Pt. 2: The Battle for the Soul Classic Comics, Classic Comics Cavalcade Comics Bulletin Exclusive Preview - Batman '66 #48 from DC Comics Lost in Translation: Scott Pilgrim Columns, Shot for Shot Recently I reviewed Doom, a movie that adapted its source well for the most part but still fell flat. If the parts that didn’t work were fixed, what would happen? Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Okay, a bit of a stretch. Scott Pilgrim and Doom are in two different genres of movie. Doom went with a cross between horror, science fiction, and action. Scott Pilgrim isn’t as easy to define. Before I get too far ahead, the background. Scott Pilgrim started, as creator Bryan Lee O’Malley puts it, as a “manga-influenced comic”. O’Malley wrote six manga-inspired graphic novels featuring the titular character as he tries to win the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers while still dealing with the rest of his life, his current girlfriend Knives Chau, and the other people in his band, Sex Bob-omb. Complicating things are Scott’s sister Stacey, his roommate Wallace, and life in Toronto. Oh, and Ramona’s seven evil exes. Through the six volumes, Scott must defeat Ramona’s evil exes in order to stay with her. The movie adaptations, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, is a partial adaptation, like Blade Runner was. The graphic novels take place over the course of a year; the movie treats the time as malleable, with most of the events taking place in a snowy April. The core arc of the graphic novels, Scott dealing with Knives, Ramona, Ramona’s evil exes, and maturing, was kept; the rest had to be removed to keep the movie under two hours. However, that parts that were adapted are taken directly from the comic. “Taken” might not be the accurate word. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World may be the most accurate adaptation reviewed in Lost in Translation. Scenes that do appear in the movie appear exactly as the did in the comic, sound effects and titles included. The comic was the storyboard for the movie. The DVD extras includes a gallery that shows a side by side comparison of a panel in the comic and its corresponding scene in the movie. Helping with the accuracy of the adaptation was the location for filming. O’Malley used real locations in Toronto in the comic. Edgar Wright, director of this movie and the Cornetto Trilogy, decided that Toronto should play Toronto, something that the city seldom plays. The fight at Casa Loma was filmed at the real Casa Loma, complete with the scaffolding up for the refurbishment the building was undergoing. The Pizza Pizza beside the Goodwill does exist. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World didn’t fare well at the box office, though. Both the comic and the movie can be described as a slice of life fantasy coming of age with video game elements. The movie really didn’t fit into any one slot. It’s a video game movie not based on a specific video game. It’s a romance, but from the man’s point of view. It’s a comic book movie, without superheroes. The audience needed to know about video games, especially the fighting genre of games, comics, metafiction, Toronto, television sitcoms, and music. Universal’s marketing department must have gone mad trying to figure out what approach to use to advertise Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. The movie is seeing a better reception through DVD, though, becoming a cult hit. The lack of reception, however, does not take away that Scott Pilgrim vs. the World may be the best adapation reviewed here at Lost in Translation. The director kept to the plot of comic, consulting with the creator to ensure that the original vision reached the screen. There is a video game based on the movie, though. ** Scott Pilgrim vs. the World has shout-outs to the idea of it being a movie and the nature of movies. To quote Scott, “They make movies in Toronto?” Scott DelahuntScott Pilgrim DVD Review: ‘Batman: Assault on Arkham’ Shows Why DC Does the Best Animated Films Video Interview: Conor McCreery from ‘Kill Shakespeare’ By day, Scott Delahunt is an IT analyst, fixing problems and explaining operating systems for end users. By night, he takes his degree in Computer Science, his love of movies, his vast knowledge of tabletop gaming, his curiosity into how things work and becomes a geek! Although he has nothing published professionally, Scott has written fanfiction, scripted an anime music video, play tested role-playing games, and applied his love of bad movies to Lost In Translation. He has also helped put on an anime convention and organize bus trips to Anime North. In his spare time, he raises two cats to become Internet icons and maintains a personal blog, The Chaos Beast. Lost in Translation: Wonder Woman Lost in Translation: The Wolverine #My500ComicGoal building community for comic fans by comic fans What Looks Good for the Week of January 8, 2020	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1949
__label__wiki	0.510408	0.510408	Spirituality and Narrative in Psychiatric Practice Stories of Mind and Soul Online publication date: January 2018 Edited by Christopher C. H. Cook, Andrew Powell, Andrew Sims Publisher: Royal College of Psychiatrists pp xi-xiv Spirituality and Psychiatry was published by RCPsych Publications in 2009. As editors of that volume, we have been gratified to note its warm reception and that the book was felt to have made a constructive contribution to the debate about the place of spirituality in contemporary clinical practice. So why, 6 years on, might it be timely for a further volume on the topic? First, we are aware that there were gaps and omissions in Spirituality and Psychiatry. For example, it did not have much to say about affective disorders or about forensic psychiatry, and it did not have an author who wrote as an identified user of mental health services. Second, while Spirituality and Psychiatry sought to be relevant to clinical practice and included a series of case histories, we realised in the course of our work as editors that it presented more questions than answers in relation to good practice in this newly developing field. Issues raised by spirituality in mental healthcare continue to be the subject of controversy, and we therefore felt that a second volume, with a different approach, could helpfully further the debate. Third, while the evidence base has continued to grow steadily over the past 6 years, an important theme to emerge concerns the management of professional and ethical boundaries relating to spirituality and faith in clinical practice. There is therefore a need for a book that is cognisant of recent research literature, but which is also anchored in the realities of clinical practice. The present volume does not seek to review the recent quantitative research literature, although most contributors have made at least some reference to it. It does seek to address the realities of clinical practice in the context of the ongoing professional debate. Fourth, for service users, spirituality and faith are closely connected with questions of relationship, transcendence and finding meaning and purpose in life – all of these questions being often best explored by way of narrative (or story). Narrative has provided an important theme in recent years in both medicine (Greenhalgh & Hurwitz, 1998; Roberts & Holmes, 1999; Engel et al, 2008) and theology (Loughlin, 1999).	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1952
__label__cc	0.586338	0.413662	NCAA and NBA seasons off to remarkable start Elijah Hudson, Sports Writer The basketball season is young, but already it is shaping up to be one of the most exciting years yet, for both the NBA and the NCAA. Giants have fallen: some have regained their footing, while others are still spiraling downwards. In the NBA, six to eight teams have legitimate chances of winning the Larry O'... Early takeaways of the new college basketball season Joe Perry, Editor Quite simply, basketball is back in full swing. As the Lakers and Bucks dominate in the pros, the 351 Division 1 college basketball teams have progressed through the first month of their season. Between the ACC-Big Ten Challenge, the Maui Invitational, and the random matchups that make up the non-c... Winter sports preview Elijah Hudson and Joe Perry Boys’ Basketball The boys’ basketball team is coming off of their first winning season under Coach McCammon’s second stint at Delphi. While the two leading scorers from last year graduated, the depth of the team will make up for their loss. Sharpshooter Jordan Roth will look to lead the team... Fall Sports Review Soccer After losing the first six games of the season, the soccer team pulled it together, winning six out of their last eleven games. Sectional hopes were discontinued in the first round, where they lost to Faith Christian 2-0. North White would go on to win their sectional. Senior Ethan Rand... Fall sports update Joe Perry, Sports writer Football The Oracle football team has started the year at a respectable 3-2. After blowing out Benton Central in the home opener and defeating Carroll in the Bacon Bowl, the Oracles have hit a rough patch, going 1-2 while losing to a very good Eastern team and missing the win in a razor thin 36-35 ... Oracles poach Cougars on the road Last Friday, Carroll hosted Delphi for the annual Bacon Bowl. The battle for the skillet was teeming with fans, as the beautiful weather and heated rivalry attracted fans from all across the county. The matchup has been relatively even the past few years, as the skillet has swapped hands each year sin... Fall Sports Preview Joe Perry and Elijah Hudson Soccer This season’s biggest change is the creation of a co-ed soccer team. In the last two seasons, the boys’ soccer team has had its two best records in program history. They made it to the sectional championship in their previous season, only to be beaten by a strong Faith Christian team. T... Senior athletes moving on to college Five student athletes at Delphi are moving on to play in college athletics next year. Here is a list of the senior athletes that are moving on to play collegiate sports: Blake Carroll is going to Ball State in the fall to play football. He plans on playing wide receiver, and would like ... Future leagues can learn from the AAF After enjoying a two month hiatus, the Alliance of American Football (AAF) has ended after folding at the beginning of this month. Through its exhilarating season, the league introduced us to eight teams, each complete with talented rosters in non-traditional sports towns. Like the NFL, it had its jugger... Bracket Busters: Teams that could bust your bracket March Madness is here. That’s right. The single-best sporting event in the world is upon us (sorry, not sorry, World Cup fans). Last year’s tournament captivated the nation. After all, how could it not? The 2018 tournament started with #16 UMBC’s historic beatdown on #1 Virginia and ended with S...	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1959
__label__wiki	0.896572	0.896572	You are hereThe Rise of Independent Power Producers, Explained The Rise of Independent Power Producers, Explained Colleen Kimmett, TheTyee.ca, April 30 2013 They split the enviro vote in 2009, but can they still spark trouble across the province? [Editor's note: With voting day just over two weeks away, we begin to look back on big issues that have driven debate in our province during the last 12 years of BC Liberal governance. What did B.C.'s leaders and opposition parties say and do on these major files? What are they saying now? What are the facts? Humbly offered here, a cure for political amnesia among candidates and media alike. Today, the first in our series: IPPs.] It all started on the Ashlu River. A southern tributary of the Squamish River, and a whitewater paddlers' dream, the Ashlu was the site of one of the first run-of-river projects in the province and the jumping-off point of what would become one of the most controversial issues of the BC Liberal reign during the last decade. In 2002, newly-elected premier Gordon Campbell announced the first call for power under a revamped energy strategy. BC Hydro would no longer build its own energy-generating capacity, but buy the power from independent power producers, or IPPs. Although run-of-river (sometimes called micro-hydro) was still unfamiliar to most British Columbians, it quickly emerged as a leading technology. On the surface, it seemed like the projects held promise for the economy and environment. Compared to a dam, they would leave a tiny footprint. Compared to a coal plant, they had zero carbon emissions. Of 16 contracts awarded in BC Hydro's first call for power, 14 were run-of-river projects. Ledcor's $80-million Ashlu River project was one of them. Proponents extolled the 230 gigawatt hours of clean electricity -- enough to power 23,000 homes -- the project would produce. Around 2004, when local kayakers and conservation groups caught wind of what exactly the project would entail -- the diversion of water from a seven-kilometre stretch of river -- they cried foul on the project's "green" label. Even the Squamish Regional District was opposed. But with the Liberals' passing of the 2003 Significant Project Streamlining Act, it had little regulatory ground to stand on. And it soon became apparent that the Ashlu was just a drop in the bucket. 'Tree-huggers' and 'smokestack pluggers' By 2006 there were almost 500 applications for run-of-river water licenses (the first step in developing a project) across the province, including seven in the Ashlu drainage alone. Concern shifted from individual rivers to the cumulative impacts of these projects -- not just on the rivers themselves, but on the surrounding wilderness. Run-of-river projects came with road construction and transmission line construction in parts of the province that had been previously untouched. By 2008, around the same time BC Hydro issued the results of its second call for power (which awarded 29 of the 38 contracts to run-of-river firms, 10 of which made contributions to the Liberals totaling nearly $385,000), environmental concerns about IPP were beginning to take a back seat to broader concerns about privatization. The Wilderness Committee aligned with organizations like Citizens for Public Power, the Council of Canadians, and the Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union, and started to reframe the issue as one of public rights and social justice. Together these groups called for a moratorium on IPP development in the province, a move that -- in conjunction with the NDP's opposition to a carbon tax -- alienated many in the environmental movement. Including Andrew Weaver, a prominent climate scientist at the University of Victoria who's considered a strong contender for the riding of Oak Bay-Gordon Head this election. An op-ed by Weaver in the Vancouver Sun chastised environmental groups that "have chosen to abandon abandon science and campaign against clean energy and climate policies." The division between two environmental groups that might have been allies -- groups that David Suzuki referred to as "tree-huggers" focused on protecting wilderness, and "smokestack pluggers" focused on the rapid deployment of renewable energy -- came to define the 2009 election. A costly decision Tzeporah Berman, a tree-hugger turned smokestack plugger, emailed then-leader of the BC NDP Carole James to tell her that her party's climate policies have "more in common with George Bush's Republican playbook than with those of us who supported you in 2005." Nonetheless, just weeks before the election James reaffirmed her party's position (from a helicopter over the Ashlu River project) that it would impose a moratorium on independent power development. Ultimately, this position would cost her. Just weeks before the election (and the day after her flight over the Ashlu), a contingent of environmental groups known as Conservation Voters of B.C. that included a slate of candidates issued an "Anyone But Carole" endorsement for her Victoria-Beacon Hill riding, declaring that "the decision to position the NDP campaign against world-leading climate policies while not putting forward improvements or better alternatives is on her shoulders." In the end, Gordon Campbell's Liberals won the election by slightly more than 60,000 votes. The results had a direct impact on the IPP industry (Plutonic saw its shares jump 20.7 per cent). While run-of-river and in fact all IPP development has slowed (there hasn't been a call for power in five years, and reportedly isn't another one on the horizon), projects from the last 2008 call are still underway -- and still very much on the public's radar. Right now, a coalition of conservation groups is asking a judge to force an environmental review of the Holmes River project in northern British Columbia, which will consist of 10 generation sites along a 40-kilometre stretch of river, each of which is being considered separately, and therefore exempt, from the BC Environmental Assessment Act. And earlier this year, the Wilderness Committee, one of the earliest critics of run-of-river development, issued a damning report on non-compliance on various IPP projects. Among them: the Ashlu. Read more: Energy, BC Politics, BC Election 2013 Colleen Kimmett is a member of The Tyee's B.C. 2013 election reporting team.	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1961
__label__cc	0.688327	0.311673	The herd by Suppiluliuma (3931) Elephants are the largest land animals now living. At birth an elephant calf weighs 120 kilograms, but the largest elephant recorded weighed as much as 11,000kg. They typically live for 50 to 70 years. There are basically two elephant types: African elephants are distinguished from Asian elephants in several ways, the most noticeable being their much larger ears. Also, the African elephant is typically larger than the Asian elephant and has a concave back. In Asian elephants, only males have tusks, but both males and females of African elephants have tusks and are usually less hairy than their Asian cousins. Elephants live in a structured social order. The social lives of male and female elephants are very different. The females spend their entire lives in tightly knit family groups made up of mothers, daughters, sisters, and aunts. These groups are led by the eldest female, or matriarch. Adult males, on the other hand, live mostly solitary lives. Elephants make a number of sounds when communicating. They are famous for their trumpet calls, which are made when the animal blows through its nostrils. Trumpeting is usually made during excitement. Elephants can communicate over long distances by producing and receiving low-frequency sound (infrasound), a sub-sonic rumbling, which can travel in the air and through the ground much farther than higher frequencies. This sound can be felt by the sensitive skin of an elephant's feet and trunk, which pick up the resonant vibrations much as the flat skin on the head of a drum. Elephants can have profound impacts on the ecosystems they occupy. Negative: By pulling down trees to eat leaves, breaking branches, and pulling out roots, they reduce woody cover, creating clearings in forests, converting forests to savannas, and converting savannas to grasslands. Positive: During the dry season, elephants use their tusks to dig into river beds to reach underground sources of water. These holes may then become essential sources of water for other species. Elephants make paths through their environment that are used by other animals. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elephant I took this shot in Chobe National Park in Botswana. That was the biggest elephant herd I’ve seen so far, with more than 40 individuals. Chobe National Park, in northwest Botswana, has one of the largest concentrations of game in Africa. By size, it is the third largest park of the country, after the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and the Gemsbok National Park, and is the most diverse. It is also the country's first national park. Increased saturation, applied gradual toning. edcone, edcone has marked this note useful Sergiom (116422) 2011-01-20 4:44 Bonjour Erdem, Quelle belle famille, réunie autour du point d'eau dans la savanne. Le moment est magnifique , la lumière et les couleurs aussi. bartekp (4746) 2011-01-20 8:16 Hi Erdem, Very good shot, nice nature from Africa, good composition , ight and colors. batalay (41261) 2011-01-20 22:28 Dear Erdem Bey, The herd of elephants by the watering hole makes a compelling shot, pointing to the social animals that these creatures are. I see at least two, and possibly four bull elephants among herd. This has to be my day of critiquing the African Elephant! I just commented on Ann Jackman's Mother and Baby Elephant and Betty Jones's Elephant in the Smithsonian. Your note is especially informative putting these majestic animals into perspective. Regarding your earlier question, how do you respond to a workshop, I don't think you can. You can approve it as "useful" (as you have done) or just leave it. (Here it is about 1:30 am, which makes it 8:30 in Istanbul, we are just retiring for the night, and you are off on a Friday morning. Have a good weekend. Selam ve sevgilerimle, Bulent Copyright: Erdem Kutukoglu (Suppiluliuma) (3931) Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon 100-400mm L IS USM Exposure: f/8, 1/100 seconds To batalay: Elephant day (3) by Suppiluliuma, last updated 2011-01-21 11:32 Additional Photos by Erdem Kutukoglu (Suppiluliuma) (3931) Istanbul photo Van photo	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1963
__label__wiki	0.998221	0.998221	Director: Michael Caffey, Lawrence Dobkin, William Hale, George McCowan, Leo Penn, Allen Reisner, Paul Stanley, William Wiard - "Kelly's Song" (49:39) - "The Hit Man" (49:43) - "Voice from the Grave" (49:41) - "Lady in Red" (49:43) - "The Deadly Trail" (49:40) - "The Exchange" (49:41) - "The Avenger" (49:10) - "A Killing in the Family" (50:02) - "Flashpoint" (49:29) - "The Man Who Couldn't Forget" (49:41) - "The Sounds of Silence" (49:41) - "The Prisoner" (48:47) - "Daddy's Little Girl" (48:47) - "The Conspirators" (48:56) - "Coffin Corner" (49:36) - "Perfect Fit for a Frame" (48:56) - "Killer on the Hill" (49:41) - "Missing at FL307" (52:22) - "The Set Up" (48:56) - "The Investigator" (48:53) - "Lady on the Run" (49:03) - "Vengeance" (48:55) - "Tomorrow Ends at Noon" (52:25) - "Search and Destroy" (48:43)	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1964
__label__cc	0.746443	0.253557	Far Fetched Fables No 2 A. A. Attanasio and Seana Graham April 29, 2014 by nicola First Story: “Demons Hide Their Faces” by A.A. Attanasio Winterset in Egypt beside the rotting canal at Sidi Bishr, with the little, ceramic hashish pipe in her freckled hand, a thin thread of palpitant smoke twisting in the air before her, the professor faced her student and informed him seriously and with hollow impersonality, “The most avid collectors of books are demons. But they want only the old texts. The oldest texts.” The author of twenty-two novels and two story collections, A. A. Attanasio lives in Hawai’i and writes his fiction inside a volcano: Koko Crater, a botanical garden near his Honolulu home. Visit http://www.aaattanasio.com/ for more details. Second story: “The Pirate’s True Love” by Seana Graham It was a fine spring morning as the pirate sat with his true love before sailing out to sea. She was wearing a long, purple dress, and her cheeks were red with crying. After working for many years in an independent bookstore, Seana Graham has recently been devoting more time to various writing projects. In addition to writing several blogs of her own, she is also the book review editor for the arts and literature website Escape Into Life. Although more of a crime fiction reader than a crime fiction writer, she is happy to be considered a member of International Thriller Writers, thanks to the inclusion of her story “Gato” in a “fairytale crime” anthology called Grimm Tales. Her short stories can be found in a variety of places on the web, and links to many of them can be found on her blog Story Dump. Mark Kilfoil and Fran Friel Mark “the Encaffeinated ONE” Kilfoil loves fiction, so much so that he’s written some (such as the Parsec-nominated Tainted Roses), read quite a lot (a library of over a thousand half-read books and growing) and now narrates them (sometimes actually recorded for others). He’s found that volunteering for a dozen years in radio was a decent way to get a full-time job as a Program Director at a community radio station in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, but not such a great way to finish his thesis, so he stopped at a Masters in Computer Science. He can be heard frequently on CHSRfm.ca, and two of his shows regularly appear as podcasts, and can be found at encaffeinated.ca and theweirdshow.com. He likes cats enough to pet them but not enough to own one, and computers enough to own several but pet none of them. He will someday write a million words, but at this rate, that will require life extension, so he eagerly awaits the ability to upload into a computer, if that hasn’t already happened and this is all only a simulation. Fran Friel is a two-time Bram Stoker Award Finalist and the winner of the Black Quill Award. She enjoys life with her husband by the sea on the Central Coast of California. She also serves as full-time staff to Alice and Annie, the Cat Overlords. You can follow Fran’s latest antics at facebook, Twitter, and Fran Friel’s Yada Feast. For more info, please visit: www.franfriel.com. http://rss.acast.com/farfetchedfables/far-fetched-fables-no-2-a-a-attanasio-and-seana-graham/media.mp3 Categories: Podcast \| Tags: A. A. Attanasio, Fran Friel, Mark Kilfoil, Seana Graham GWOW!! The District of Wonders repertoire just gets better and better. I just started listening to FarFetchedFables.com. The stories, writers, and readers are outstandable! TTT is one of my favorite podcasts to turn to on those long sleepless nights. With the very recent passing of “The Vincent Price of Podcat”, it’s a little too early to return. Hearing Mr. Santoro’s always inviting and often times soothing (?) voice brings back the unexpected sorrow and very real tears. I WILL return, in time…… I don’t ever want to forget the person or the voice that WAS TALES TO TERRIFY. Starting Far Fetched Fables has been for me, solace…. T	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1966
__label__wiki	0.826695	0.826695	Britain’s startup community reacts to Theresa May’s plans to trigger Article 50 next week Written by Eric Johansson on Tuesday, 21 March 2017. Posted in Politics, Analysis The prime minister has named March 29 as the date she’ll officially hand in Britain’s notice to the EU It wouldn’t be an overstatement to say that Brexit has dominated the headlines since the referendum nine months ago. The government has not only had to deal with a supreme court ruling that ruled that parliament must have a say in the Brexit process and the pound plummeting to record lows but it’s also had to address concerns from startups about how Brexit may affect their ability to source talent, trade internationally and raise funds. And now that we have a concrete date for when the divorce negotiations can begin, the business community has reacted with a spectrum of emotions, ranging from nervousness to optimism. Commenting on the news that Britain will trigger Article 50 on March 29, Mike Cherry, national chairman of the Federation of Small Businesses, the organisation supporting UK SMEs, said that the government must ensure that SMEs will retain “easy access to the EU single market” and safeguard their ability to recruit talent in a post-Brexit Britain. Noting that 21% of small businesses employ citizens from elsewhere in the EU, he said: “The right to remain for these non-UK EU citizens must be guaranteed at the earliest opportunity to provide reassurance to smaller firms and their work forces. Settling this issue is crucial to business owners and the economy.” And while some officials in Germany, Spain and France have been trying to court British entrepreneurs since the vote, Benjamin Trochu, co-founder and managing partner of Iron Group, the digital assistance services startup, doesn't think these attempts will prove more successful now that the trigger date has been announced. “London remains a great tech hub full of innovation and exciting early-stage companies,” he said. And Jerry Brand, serial entrepreneur and founder of The Brand Foundation, a charity that supports entrepreneurs, expressed similar optimism. He said that the sooner negotiations with the EU begin the sooner the government can “repeal EU laws so that internally trading businesses can be rid of some of the current red tape.” With one week to go before May pulls the trigger, it’s safe to say that the British startup community is paying close attention to what happens next. Eric Johansson As web editor and resident Viking, Johansson ensures EB is filled with engaging and eclectic entrepreneurial stories. While one of our most prolific tech writers, he has sharpened his editorial teeth by writing about entertainment and fitness.	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1969
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__label__cc	0.576365	0.423635	Home / Myths and Misconceptions of Chlorine Dioxide Gas The Myths and Misconceptions of Chlorine Dioxide Gas by Kevin Lorcheim Learn the truth about its properties, behaviors, and abilities. Did you know that Christopher Columbus wasn’t trying to prove that the Earth was round when he set sail in 1492? Did you know that toilet water does not spin in different directions in the northern and southern hemispheres? How about that Paul Revere didn’t shout “The British are coming?” Even in this age of information, sometimes we believe in things that just aren’t true. Such is the case with chlorine dioxide. There is much confusion and conflicting information regarding its properties, behavior, and abilities. Some of the misinformation comes from old experiences, not aware that the technology has advanced. Other times it stems from misinterpretations, attributing certain outcomes to chlorine dioxide rather than the true source. Whatever the reason, it’s time to finally understand the truth about chlorine dioxide. Myth: Chlorine Dioxide Corrodes Stainless Steel This myth originated due to some commonly used liquid chlorine dioxide products. These liquid solutions are produced by mixing a base and activator which create liquid chlorine dioxide as well as chlorous acid and acidified sodium chlorite. It is these acidic byproducts which can cause corrosion of stainless steels. Chlorine dioxide itself has been shown to be compatible with stainless steel through exposure studies using the pure, gaseous form. Myth: Chlorine Dioxide Forms Hydrochloric Acid in Water Chlorine dioxide does not form hydrochloric acid when mixed with water. This myth originates from the false association between chlorine and chlorine dioxide, as chlorine does form hydrochloric acid when mixed with water. Just as carbon is different than carbon dioxide, chlorine is different than chlorine dioxide. While there are similarities between chlorine and chlorine dioxide, such as their similar smell, they do have different properties. Also among their differences, chlorine dioxide gas does not deplete the ozone layer as chlorine gas does. Water with pure chlorine dioxide in it would still have a neutral pH. Chlorine dioxide gas does not react with water and stays as chlorine dioxide within the water. This enables it to kill organisms within the water, as well as any on the surface beneath the water. This trait is unique to chlorine dioxide among decontaminating fumigants, as hydrogen peroxide dilutes in water and cannot kill organisms in or beneath the water. Misconception: Chlorine Dioxide is Explosive There is truth to the notion that chlorine dioxide can be explosive. The misconception that chlorine dioxide is explosive comes from knowing only half of the truth. The concentration at which chlorine dioxide gas is used is 250 times less than the explosive threshold. This makes the risk of explosion ZERO as explosive concentrations cannot be achieved. Myth: Chlorine Dioxide is More Corrosive than Hydrogen Peroxide Both chlorine dioxide and hydrogen peroxide are oxidizers and can be corrosive on sensitive materials. The myth that chlorine dioxide is more corrosive than hydrogen peroxide is attributed to the common usage of liquid chlorine dioxide solutions, which as stated earlier have acidic byproducts which are more destructive than chlorine dioxide itself. Most comparisons and publications pertaining to chlorine dioxide involve the same liquid chlorine dioxide products. Very few chlorine dioxide products utilize a pure chlorine dioxide, but when they do they are both scientifically and statistically less corrosive than hydrogen peroxide as exhibited in Figures 1 and 2. Hydrogen peroxide is injected as a vapor into the space being decontaminated having a 35% hydrogen peroxide/ 65% water composition. When the vapor condenses due to the space being cooler than its 228˚F boiling point, the condensate’s hydrogen peroxide concentration jumps from 35% to 78%. This increase in concentration adds to hydrogen peroxide’s corrosive nature, as noted in its incompatibility with some epoxy finishes on walls and flooring as well as other materials. Figure 2 shows data from a U.S. EPA study on the material compatibility of hydrogen peroxide vapor and chlorine dioxide gas. Computers were tested for functionality after repeated exposures to both agents. Results show that over time, computers exposed to hydrogen peroxide vapor exhibited more failures than those exposed to chlorine dioxide gas. Myth: Chlorine Dioxide Leaves Residues The myth that chlorine dioxide leaves a residue is yet another that originates via the generalization between all chlorine dioxide products. Just as two refrigerators can have different features, so can chlorine dioxide products. Some of the liquid chlorine dioxide products can leave a residue, necessitating a post-treatment rinse. This residue is attributed to the nature of the product and its composition. A pure chlorine dioxide gas does not leave a residue, as one of the first commercial uses of pure chlorine dioxide gas was for the sterilization of implantable contact lenses. In order for the process to be approved by the FDA, it had to be shown that pure chlorine dioxide gas did not leave a residue. Myth: Chlorine Dioxide is a Carcinogen The origin of this myth is unknown, as there is no evidence that chlorine dioxide is a carcinogen. Chlorine is not a carcinogen either, eliminating the association between chlorine and chlorine dioxide as the potential source as well. Chlorine dioxide can be found in toothpastes and mouthwashes. It is used to treat drinking water and to rinse various fruits, vegetables, and meats, making claims of its status as a carcinogen baseless. Myth: Chlorine Dioxide Gas is More Dangerous than Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor Chlorine dioxide gas is used safely every day to decontaminate rooms, suites, and other spaces. The myth that it is more dangerous than hydrogen peroxide vapor comes from its lower OSHA 8-hr safety level. The consumer use of hydrogen peroxide also leads to its perception as being safer than chlorine dioxide, even though most are aware that using 35% commercial grade hydrogen peroxide on cuts and scrapes would be painful. The truth however, is that neither chlorine dioxide nor hydrogen peroxide are inherently safe. All decontaminating agents are dangerous and lethal, which is why they are used for decontamination. Chlorine dioxide has a 0.1ppm 8-hr safety level while hydrogen peroxide’s level is 1ppm. Both are used at concentrations over a hundred times greater than their safety levels, so exposure to either is dangerous. Chlorine dioxide gas, however, does have properties which help reduce the risk of danger to humans. Chlorine dioxide gas has an odor similar to chlorine, and can be sensed below 0.1ppm. This acts as an alert in case of a leak, as personnel is aware of the leak at very low levels, allowing them to act upon it as they deem fit (either aborting the process or fixing the leak). Hydrogen peroxide cannot be smelled, and any leakage cannot be identified by nearby personnel. This allows the leakage and exposure to personnel to continue and worsen. The other property which aids in the safety of the chlorine dioxide process is its status as a true gas. As it does not condense on surfaces, in case of emergency the gas can be aerated down from full concentration to safe levels in 12–15 air exchanges, or about 30 minutes. Hydrogen peroxide is a liquid at room temperature and therefore condenses on surfaces. This condensate takes much longer to dry and aerate from a space, needing hours if not overnight before it is safe to be in that space. This means that in the event of leakage, chlorine dioxide gas can be removed making the area safe in 30 minutes or less, while hydrogen peroxide can take until the next day. Myth: Chlorine Dioxide Gas Cannot be Contained This myth is based on the distributive properties of chlorine dioxide gas. A benefit of chlorine dioxide is that it is a true gas at room temperature. As a true gas, it expands to uniformly fill the space it is contained within. This gives it the natural ability to contact all surfaces within a space in equal concentrations, guaranteeing an even level of kill throughout the space. Its small molecule size coupled with this distributive ability allows the gas to penetrate small cracks and crevices. This penetrative capability is the basis of the myth that chlorine dioxide gas cannot be contained. In truth chlorine dioxide is contained in the same fashion as formaldehyde and hydrogen peroxide vapor, the other two commonly used fumigants. To contain them, the spaces are isolated from the HVAC system and the doors and other openings and penetrations are sealed using tape or other means. This myth also has ties to the fact that chlorine dioxide has a smell and hydrogen peroxide does not. Due to the inability to smell hydrogen peroxide, users might not be aware of leakages as they would with chlorine dioxide gas. This contrast in awareness of leaks can give users the false notion that chlorine dioxide cannot be contained as easily as hydrogen peroxide can when in fact it just illustrates the danger of hydrogen peroxide. In the age of the internet, when information of all kinds is easily accessible, it’s hard to imagine that so many myths and misconceptions can exist. Part of this is because while it is easy to find answers, it can be more difficult to find the truth. For instance, Christopher Columbus and most of the other educated folk in his time knew the earth was round as Pythagoras had written about a round earth as early as the sixth century B.C. It was proven by a host of others including Aristotle and Ptolemy by the 2nd century A.D., over 1,300 years before Columbus set sail. While it is somewhat hard to understand how some of these myths have lasted hundreds of years, the myths and misconceptions regarding chlorine dioxide are decidedly newer and more understandable that they are believed. Many of the myths surrounding chlorine dioxide deal with corrosion and its material compatibility. These myths primarily stem from the common use of various liquid chlorine dioxide products and the corrosive byproducts that are sprayed, wiped, and fogged alongside the chlorine dioxide. These misconceptions also stem from the incorrect comparisons to chlorine, which is similar in name and smell but little else. Like many myths, they are often based on a truth that got twisted along the way. Kevin Lorcheim is an Engineer for ClorDiSys Solutions, Inc. (908) 236-4100; www.clordisys.com. Thanks Kevin Reproduced by:	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1974
__label__wiki	0.883214	0.883214	Monaco: TMC will not participate in Eurovision 2017 by Sanjay (Sergio) Jiandani August 19, 2016 7:10 pm 2,659 views TMC, the Monegasque national broadcaster has confirmed to ESCToday that Monaco will not participate at the forthcoming 2017 Eurovision Song Contest in Ukraine. Monaco will not return to the competition next year, thus joining Andorra who has also opted to abstain from the contest one more year. Monaco debuted at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1959 and has won the contest once in 1971 with Severine‘s Un banc, un arbre, une rue. Eventhough the tiny Principality won the competition it didn’t host the event the following year. Monaco competed in every single edition of the contest religiously from 1959-1979. Monaco withdrew from the competition in 1980 and didn’t return to the contest until 2004 when the semifinal system was introduced in the Eurovision Song Contest. The country competed in the event in 2005 and 2006. Monaco failed to qualify to the grand final on all 3 occasions and withdrew from the contest in 2007 and has not returned since. We last saw Monaco on the Eurovision stage in 2006 exactly 10 years ago when Severine Ferrer brought us the sights and sounds from the Pacific with La coco dance. So far a total of 19 countries have confirmed their intention to participate at the fortchoming 2017 Eurovision Song Contest in Ukraine. The official list of participating countries at the 2017 ESC is expected to be released by the EBU by late December 2016/early January 2017. The preliminary dates for the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest have been set on 9, 11 and 13 May. Séverine Ferrer Sanjay (Sergio) Jiandani Head of International Relations & Communications Sanjay (Sergio) joined esctoday.com in December 2006 as an editor. He was appointed as the Head of Press of ESCToday.com in 2011. Hereafter in 2016 he was promoted as the Head of International Relations & Communications at ESCToday. Sergio has covered the Eurovision Song Contest live 19 times since 2000, having worked for several international magazines and media outlets. France: Kids United release cover of L'oiseau et l'enfant Israel: Judah Gavra releases Falling Azerbaijan: Ictimai opens song submission window for Eurovision 2020 by Sanjay (Sergio) Jiandani - January 22, 2020 9:20 am Eurovision 2020: Rotterdammers and volunteers to receive free tickets by Sanjay (Sergio) Jiandani - January 21, 2020 7:00 pm Finland: YLE unveils the UMK 2020 candidates by Sanjay (Sergio) Jiandani - January 21, 2020 12:00 pm	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1978
__label__wiki	0.618675	0.618675	Journalist Reese Erlich To Speak On Syrian Civil War And The Islamic State News by Ben StonePosted on 11/13/2014 Reese Elrich. Photo by Janyce Erlich. As a peer of the journalists infamously executed in online videos recently distributed by ISIS, the horror of that footage felt particularly real to Reese Erlich. Erlich, a longtime Middle East correspondent for NPR, recently returned from Syria and will speak in Eugene Nov. 19 and 20 about his on-the-ground account of the ascendance of ISIS (the Islamic State) and the United States’ effort to halt it. Erlich sees an illogical, destructive “third war” coming to a head in the U.S.’s escalating response to ISIS. “I feel personally quite upset — that could have been me as a freelancer,” Erlich tells EW. “There’s no excuse for carrying out that kind of activity.” But, he adds, “The U.S. claims that it’s trying to stop the Islamic State with this bombing and the new military offensive. In fact, it’s going to help them, because they’re now claiming to be the great fighters against U.S. imperialism and it’s actually helping their recruitment efforts.” Though ISIS first came to the attention of American journalists in the wake of the execution videos, Erlich says that ISIS has been very well known in the region for several years — “a massive intelligence failure by the U.S.” While American media waits to confirm reports that ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been killed in Iraq, Erlich says that we have to re-examine the way we consume news about the conflict. The current flow of information, he says, which originates in the U.S. or Iraqi military, is practically impossible for media to confirm because of safety concerns. “So you’re completely reliant on those in power,” Erlich says. “And in a day or two or three, if it turns out that he wasn’t killed, then there’s a small article written about that in the back pages. Whenever you see any accounts of heroic victories by the U.S. and its allies, you take it with a grain of salt.” On Nov. 19, Erlich will speak at 12:30 pm at the UO Law School, Room 175, and at 7 pm at Tsunami Books. At 2 pm Nov. 20, he will speak at Lane Community College. Expect him to explain his position on the U.S.’s role in the region, which would include no intervention at all, and to talk about his conversation with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who Erlich describes as “a little stiff, but generally friendly.” DeFazio Visits Mexico Border Camps The congressman visits border to investigate Trump's Remain in Mexico Policy BlogNews 16 hours ago Last week, Rep. Peter DeFazio visited the U.S.-Mexico border to investigate the Trump administration’s Remain in Mexico policy, which forces people seeking asylum in the … Continue reading → Tags: DeFazio / immigration / Peter Defazio Protesters Crash Trump Rally — Again Rally at Ferry Street Bridge attracts Trump supporters from Portland and summons a large protester presence BlogNews 3 days ago On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day weekend, supporters of President Donald Trump held an event near Ferry Street Bridge, drawing protesters who called them “fascists” … Continue reading → Our Children’s Trust Climate Lawsuit Dismissed The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals voted 2-1 to throw out the case Five years into the case, a divided panel from 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the climate lawsuit from Our Children’s Trust, the Oregon-based … Continue reading → Tags: Climate change / climate lawsuits / Our Children's Trust / youth climate	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1979
__label__wiki	0.6407	0.6407	'Playboy' Sued for Photo of Paul McCartney's Mullet Rock'n'roll photographer James Fortune has snapped shots of legends like Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones and the Doors, but it's a photo of Paul McCartney that's currently causing him strife. The photog is suing Playboy for using a photograph of Paul McCartney without his permission. The best part, though? The photo in question is situated in the context of Playboy's 2014 list of "15 Hilariously Awesome Celebrity Mullets." Fortune is suing for whatever, uh, fortune the bunny-branded site made from the picture of McCartney's groovy 'do. The gallery has since been removed from the Playboy site, but TMZ is taking their chances by republishing the controversy-starting photo. Whether permission was granted to use the photo or not, Macca certainly does look "hilariously awesome." Thankfully, he's since moved on to more timely trends like his awesome attempt at the Mannequin Challenge. More Paul McCartney Paul McCartney's Kids Book 'High in the Clouds' Is Becoming a Netflix Movie Paul McCartney's children's book High in the Clouds will be coming to Netflix soon. The streaming giant has confirmed that it will relea... Paul McCartney Shares New Songs "Home Tonight" and "In a Hurry" Paul McCartney is back to prove he's still a legend. This time the Beatle is bestowing a new double A-side upon us, with the songs "Home Ton... Paul McCartney Is Writing an 'It's a Wonderful Life' Musical Sir Paul McCartney is writing a musical adaptation of It's a Wonderful Life. The former Beatle is working with Billy Elliot playwright L... Paul McCartney BC Place Stadium, Vancouver BC, July 6 Paul McCartney could say anything to greet his fans, and they would eat it up. But on Saturday night (July 6) at BC Place Stadium, he skippe... Nova Scotia Teen Responds to Paul McCartney Shoutout for Her Mi'kmaq Cover of "Blackbird" Nova Scotia teen Emma Stevens got a major shoutout from Paul McCartney over the weekend for her cover of Beatles' classic "Blackbird" in her...	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1981
__label__wiki	0.946742	0.946742	Forum Home - > General > Native Life > Native Issues Tropical Stonehenge Discovered Honey Connoissuer Tropical Stonehenge Discovered ************************************************ **************** This Message Is Reprinted Under The FAIR USE Doctrine Of International Copyright Law: _http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.html_ (http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.html) FROM: THE GLOBE AND MAIL NEWSPAPER WEBSITE _http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20060627.wtrophenge0627/BN Story/Science/?cid=al_gam_nletter_newsUp_ (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servl...gam_nletter_ne wsUp) Sao Paulo, Brazil — A grouping of granite blocks along a grassy Amazon hilltop may be the vestiges of a centuries-old astronomical observatory — a find archeologists said indicates early rainforest inhabitants were more sophisticated than previously believed. The 127 blocks, some as high as three metres tall, are spaced at regular intervals around the hill, like a crown 30 metres in diameter. On the shortest day of the year — Dec. 21 — the shadow of one of the blocks disappears when the sun is directly above it. “It is this block's alignment with the winter solstice that leads us to believe the site was once an astronomical observatory,” said Mariana Petry Cabral, an archeologist at the Amapa State Scientific and Technical Research Institute. “We may be also looking at the remnants of a sophisticated culture.” Anthropologists have long known local indigenous populations were acute observers of the stars and sun. But the discovery of a physical structure that appears to incorporate this knowledge suggests pre-Columbian natives in the Amazon rainforest may have been more sophisticated than previously suspected. “Given that astronomical objects, stars, constellations etc., have a major importance in much of Amazonian mythology and cosmology, it does not in any way surprise me that such an observatory exists,” said Richard Callaghan, a professor of geography, anthropology and archeology at the University of Calgary. Dr. Cabral added: “Transforming this kind of knowledge into a monument; the transformation of something ephemeral into something concrete, could indicate the existence of a larger population and of a more complex social She has been studying the site, near the village Calcoene, just north of the equator in Amapa state in far-northern Brazil, since last year. She believes it was once inhabited by the ancestors of the Palikur tribe and while the blocks have not yet been submitted to carbon dating, she said pottery shards near the site indicate they are pre-Columbian and maybe older — as much as 2,000 years old. Last month, archeologists working on a hillside north of Lima, Peru, announced the discovery of the oldest astronomical observatory in the Western Hemisphere — giant stone carvings, apparently 4,200 years old, that align with sunrise and sunset Dec. 21. While the Inca, Mayans and Aztecs built large cities and huge rock structures, pre-Columbian Amazon societies built smaller settlements of wood and clay that quickly deteriorated in the hot, humid Amazon climate, disappearing centuries ago, archeologists said. Farmers and fishermen in the region around the Amazon site have long known about it and the local news media have dubbed it the “tropical Stonehenge.” Archeologists became involved last year, after geographers and geologists did a socio-economic survey of the area, by foot and helicopter and noticed “the unique circular structure on top of the hill,” Dr. Cabral said. Scientists not involved in the discovery said it could prove valuable to understanding pre-Columbian societies in the Amazon. “No one has ever described something like this before. This is an extremely novel find — a one-of-a-kind type of thing,” said Michael Heckenberger of the University of Florida's Department of Anthropology. He said that while carbon dating and further excavation must be carried out, the find adds to a growing body of thought among archeologists that prehistory in the Amazon region was more varied than had been believed. Brazilian archeologists will return in August, when the rainy season ends, to carry out carbon dating and further excavations. “The traditional image is that some time thousands of years ago, small groups of tropical forest horticulturists arrived in the area and they never changed — (that) what we see today is just like it was 3,000 years ago,” Dr. Heckenberger said. “This is one more thing that suggests that through the past thousands of years, societies have changed quite a lot.” Don't worry that it's not good enough for anyone else to hear... just sing, sing a song.	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1982
__label__cc	0.617619	0.382381	DAVE'S RAVES WHO NEEDS SABBATH? Who needs Sabbath? Isn't it an outdated concept from some old history book? Don't tell that to author and pastor Mark Buchanan. In his book THE REST OF GOD-RESTORING YOUR SOUL BY RESTORING THE SABBATH (2006, W. Publishing Group) Buchanan tackles the 'ancient' subject. In his mind we all need a time to rest. Whether you're a college student busy with papers and exams or a parent trying to take care of your kids and all that entails, it is a good and healthy thing to take one day a week-it need not be Sunday, and refresh yourself. God gave us Sabbath as a gift. Not only do we need to take a day a week to rest, we need to find times during our busy week to remember, reflect and anticipate. We need to reflect on who we are, who God is, what really matters to us. A main enemy of Sabbath keeping is busyness. The Sabbath points towards the eternal rest we will experience in heaven. If we experienced perfect rest here, we would have no need for heaven. Our citizenship is in heaven. Buchanan challenges the old idea of Sabbath being a time where you could have no fun. Not so many generations ago, you couldn't even throw a ball on the Sabbath. Buchanan says legalism then, is another enemy of Sabbath keeping. On the Sabbath he says, we should do things that aren't necessary and things that we enjoy doing. I have to admit I wondered how one could write a whole book on the Sabbath, but Buchanan has done just that and done it well. He is a skilled writer. If you find your life spinning out of control, with all your obligations and pressures pushing in on every side, I recommend finding time to read this book which offers solid practical advice on how to keep the Sabbath meaningfully, and find your center again. Posted by Dave at 9:17:00 PM SOMEWHERE DOWN THE ROAD Amy Grant describes SOMEWHERE DOWN THE ROAD (2010, EMI) as a "collection of songs about the journey of life." The songs on this collection were written between 1982 and 2009. Four of the songs are from 1997. Amy writes: "I was asking a lot of questions about truth and reality in those last couple of years of my first marriage. With so much uncertainty in my life, music was a safe place to explore the landscape." Three of the four tracks from this period are co-written by Wayne Kirkpatrick. 'Every Road' is mellow, and like so many of Grant's songs over the years, could be addressed to God or a human love interest. 'Somewhere down the Road' is about the things we don't understand, and assures the listener that one day we will have answers to our questions. 'Come into my World' is a rough recording featuring just Amy and a guitar. It is about someone whose life is falling apart and expresses a desire for companionship during the process. Six of the songs are from 2009. The album opener, 'Better than a Hallelujah' is inspirational and speaks of how God wants communion with us: "We pour out our miseries, God just hears a melody/Beautiful the mess we are, the honest cries of breaking hearts/Are better than a hallelujah." 'Overnight' is a duet with her then seventeen year old daughter, Sarah Chapman, who has a pleasant voice. It is a song for the impatient and the weary: "If it all just happened overnight/You would never learn to believe what you cannot see." 'Find what you're looking for', co-written by Mindy Smith is a tune about how to treat each other: "Haven't we all learned the best life lessons/By falling and falling down hard/If we're looking for somebody's failures/We won't have to look very far." Two tracks, 'Hard Times' and 'Third World Woman' would have fit nicely on Amy's LEAD ME ON record. Also included on SOMEWHERE DOWN THE ROAD are a 2010 version of 'Arms of Love', originally recorded on 1982's AGE TO AGE, and 2001's 'Imagine/Sing the Wondrous Love of Jesus' from LEGACY...HYMNS AND FAITH. Amy Grant brings a seasoned artistry to this CD. She also utilizes many talented performers including Vince Gill, Greg Morrow, and Chris Rodriguez. I'm giving this light pop release a 4.5 stars out of 5. Now 50 years old, I look forward to what she does next! Stephanie Israelson's DEEPER STILL is somewhat of a departure from her pop/rock album LEAD ME THERE released two years earlier in 2007. DEEPER STILL is decidedly a modern worship project, produced, mixed, and mastered by Andrew Horrocks in Kitchener, Ontario. Stephanie is the reigning Covenant Award Female Vocalist of the Year and one listen of this album reveals why. The album kicks off with 'Reign in me', an upbeat song of surrender featuring good guitar work. This is followed by a great, contemporary worship number 'Call on You' that evidences a fundamental confidence in God: "I will call and You will answer/You will be the light that shines upon my face/Your hand will guide me through the day." 'Mighty is Your Name' sounds celebratory and finds her in love with her God: "Mighty is Your Name above all others/I will celebrate You Lord/Mighty is Your Name/And I will praise and love You evermore." 'Alleluia', a radio single, is a ballad shining more light on why Stephanie is in love with God: "You are just and holy God and You see me through the blood/You have cleansed me from all sin and You overflow my cup." At least three songs look forward to the second coming of Christ, a theme too oft neglected in today's CCM. 'The Waiting' is a beautiful ballad acknowledging that we have to endure suffering before our Lord appears. 'Ageless One' pledges: "We will watch and pray awaiting Your return/Let us not grow faint/It's for You that we yearn." 'We Cry Out' has a more traditional feel to it to begin with, but then builds. I could hear Crystal Lewis singing it. It declares: "We're only here to tell the world about Your grace/Until the day You take us all away." The title track, 'Deeper Still' is a rocker that would have fit nicely on Stephanie's previous project. Co-written with Andrew Horrocks and Naomi Knoll, it is about taking one's relationship with God to the next level: "Launch me out into the deep/Spirit take me/I will go deeper still in You/In You." The only weak spot on the album is track seven 'I Will Tell'. It is quite simplistic lyrically and seems better suited to a kid's praise project. All in all, this is a modern sounding record that I would recommend especially for 18-40 year olds. It is clear that not only does Stephanie Israelson have a great voice, but she has a vibrant, loving relationship with her Heavenly Father as well. I look forward to the next chapter in her recording career. Thanks to David C. Cook Distribution Canada for carrying this release. WHERE IS GOD WHEN IT HURTS With Christmas less than six weeks away the subject of this book, namely pain and suffering, is quite relevant today. Philip Yancey's WHERE IS GOD WHEN IT HURTS was first published in 1977 by Zondervan Publishing House. The copy I read was a revised and expanded edition put out in 1990. Yancey writes: "Many suffering people want to love God, but cannot see past their tears. They feel hurt and betrayed. Sadly, the church often responds with more confusion than comfort." Some have rejected Christianity because pain and evil exist. Some see pain as 'God's one mistake.' I like the following quote: "I have never read a poem extolling the virtues of pain, nor seen a statue erected in its honor, nor heard a hymn dedicated to it." Suffering calls into question our most basic beliefs about God. Nietzche said: "It is not so much the suffering as the senselessness of it that is unendurable." The author believes that pain is valuable in that it tells us something is wrong and thus, is a doorway to recovery. Much suffering he believes, is a result of the fall of humankind. In the Bible, both God and Satan cause suffering. In addition people in Scriptures have to endure painful consequences for their sinful actions. There are times in Scripture though when people suffer and it is not because of something they have done. Yancey proposes that we need to focus less on why we suffer and more on our response to suffering. James 1:2-4 makes it clear that we are to count it all joy when we face trials. You don't have to be joyful about what you are going through, but rather, be joyful about what it can bring about in your life-things such as perserverance, strength, and character. Yancey writes: "Where is God when it hurts? He is in us-not in the things that hurt-helping to transform bad into good." We can have hope in the midst of our trials: "Hope means simply the belief that something good lies ahead. It is not the same as optimism or wishful thinking, for these imply a denial of reality." Hope is more like courage than cheerfulness. Yancey says there is no avoiding pain and suffering in this world: "The cross of Christ may have assured the final outcome, but battles remain for us to fight." Christ took on all our pain at the cross and we should take comfort in that: "The surgery of life hurts. It helps me, though, to know that the surgeon Himself, the Wounded Surgeon, has felt every stab of pain and every sorrow." When Christ ascended into heaven after rising from the dead, He left us the Holy Spirit to comfort us. On a practical note, Yancey makes a strong case that we are to bear each other's burdens. This is something the modern church needs to make a priority. John Donne said: "No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main." Yancey writes: "Today, if I had to answer the question 'Where is God when it Hurts?' in a single sentence, I would make that sentence another question: 'Where is the church when it Hurts?' We form the front line of God's response to the suffering world." Christians can be encouraged by the fact that pain and suffering are temporary. Yancey reminds us: "This is a groaning planet, and Christians expectantly await a world where every tear will be wiped away." We shouldn't be embarrassed to believe this. Our bodies will be transformed to 'be like His glorious body.' A secret to handling suffering is to nourish your spirit. St. Teresa of Avila said "from heaven the most miserable earthly life will look like one bad night in an inconvenient hotel." In this book you will find an examination of the suffering people endured during the Holocaust, as well as the story of Joni Eareckson Tada, who was paralyzed in a diving accident when she was a teenager. You will also learn how to redeem your pain. At Christmas, pain and suffering and loneliness come knocking ever the louder at one's door. Christians need to learn how to minister to those with physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs, rather than ignoring them or distancing themselves from them. When Jesus walked upon this earth, He did not embrace pain with great joy. Rather, he healed many, and sought to relieve suffering. This is the example we should follow. NEWSBOYS-BORN AGAIN I have two initial thoughts after listening to the NEWSBOYS latest full length project with new lead singer Michael Tait, BORN AGAIN (2010, Inpop). First of all, this sounds neither like a NEWSBOYS record, or a TAIT project. It sounds like a fresh new band for the most part. Secondly, the album strikes me as being one of the most blatantly Christian albums lyrically I have heard in the Christian market lately. It is a textbook of sorts for the Christian lifestyle. BORN AGAIN leads off with the title track, which is a good rock number that describes what the process leading up to conversion can be like: "I found myself looking into the mirror/Knew I wasn't who I wanted to be/Was living life the way I wanted/But my eyes reminded I'm not free." 'Escape' is another rocker, this time about fighting temptation. It encourages believers with these words: "Press toward the Light/And the Light will ground you/Go with the flow/And the flow will drown you" and "Don't believe the hype/It's such a letdown." 'One Shot' and 'When the Boys Light Up' are about sharing one's faith in Christ. The latter song also addresses those who thought the band was done when lead singer Peter Furler retired from the road: "All the doubters-I heard 'em say/Now the band's gonna fade away/But the boys are back for a second act." And that they are! 'Way Beyond Myself' has a contemporary, techno feel to it, and features female vocals by Chanel Campbell. 'Impossible' feels like a R&B song, and lyrically will be appreciated by possibility thinkers with a Christian bent. 'Running to You' and 'On your Knees' are both melodic numbers about prodigals returning home to God the Father. 'Mighty to Save' is a great cover song for this band, which emphasizes the Good News and shining it brightly: "Saviour, He can move the mountains/My God is mighty to save/He is mighty to save/Forever, author of salvation/He rose and conquered the grave/Jesus conquered the grave." The cd closes with a good cover of dc talks's 1995 hit 'Jesus Freak', with rapping duties handled by KJ52. Not only is BORN AGAIN a good pop/rock album, more importantly it encourages youth to give themselves wholeheartedly to Jesus. And this could start a spiritual revolution! I'm giving this one an 87%. THE OCEAN is Bebo Norman's seventh studio project. It was released September 28, 2010 on BEC Recordings. It opens with a nice pop song, 'Everything I Hoped You'd Be', which expresses a desire for an intimate relationship with God: "Take me to the river/Lead me to the healer/Let it wash me over, oh my soul." 'God of my Everything', of which there are two versions on the album, one being more radio friendly, similarly petitions God: "Oh God of Heaven, come and hem me in/Gather the pieces that are broken/Show me the wonder of You again/Oh God of Heaven." 'Could you ever look at Me' finds his voice sounding ragged. It is a ballad about how God is the center of his wife's world, and not him: "I hope you never look at me the way you're looking at the ocean/Cause in the sunrise I have seen I was never meant to be/The light of your world." 'The Middle' is a ballad about relational struggle that I could see Michael Roe doing. Two inspirational tracks at the end of the album are noteworthy. 'I hope you see Jesus' is co-written and sung with Laura Story. Norman's vocals are appropriately shaky on this one: "Instead of anger, instead of unbelief/Instead of weakness in the heart of me/Instead of a wounded soul that sometimes loses faith/I hope you see Jesus." Do I hear an "Amen" from the congregation? 'Remember Us' is a song of surrender to God: "When the light of day is gone/And our suffering is long/We lift up our needful song/To the Maker of all." OCEAN is produced by Bebo Norman and Jason Ingram. Ingram co-writes and performs on the album as well. I recommend this one to fans of light pop artists such as Sara Groves. I'm giving it an 80%. Labels: bebo norman HOW TO BE BORN AGAIN I just finished reading HOW TO BE BORN AGAIN by respected evangelist Billy Graham. The book was published in 1977 by Word Books. That's right, thirty-three years ago! Of the new birth, Graham writes: "Some have thought of the new birth as a single event in time, while others use the term to speak of all God wills to do in our lives. Ultimately, there is a mystery about the new birth; we cannot understand everything about it, for our minds are finite." I found this to be an interesting quote. Graham points out that humans try to fill the void in their lives and souls with many things including fame, alcohol, eastern religions, and academics. Of intellectuals, he writes: "They would like to save themselves, because pride nourishes self-esteem, making us believe we can manage ourselves without God." What a grave error this is! Graham believes that we should not reject the Gospel just because we don't fully understand it. There is much in life we accept but don't fully grasp. He writes: "If the human mind could fully prove God, He would be no greater than the mind that proves Him." Graham tackles the question of the eternal destiny of those who have never heard of Christ: "I am convinced that when a man sincerely searches for God with all his heart, God will reveal Himself in some way. A person, a bible, or some experience with believers will be used by God to reach the one who seeks." This answer will not satisy everyone, but I think it is pretty decent. Graham believes there are false religions who will use Christian terms such as 'messiah' and 'salvation', so we have to be on the lookout. He believes, as do I, that there is only one way to heaven: "Nothing could be more grossly wrong than the old cliche that 'any religion will do, as long as you're sincere'." He reminds us that Abel brought God a blood sacrifice that pleased Him, while Cain did not. Sin is what separates us from God. It is 'living for self'. He writes: "Sin is like cancer. It destroys step by step. Slowly, without our realizing its insidious onslaught, it progresses until finally the diagnosis is pronounced; sick to death." There is hope though. God sent His innocent and pure, only Son, Jesus, who was fully God and fully man at the same time, to redeem us. Graham proclaims: "The only human hope for peace lies at the cross of Christ, where all men, no matter what their background of nationality or race, can become a new brotherhood." The resurrection of Christ is key to the Christian faith. If Jesus did not rise up after three days, then our faith is worth nothing, and is 'folly'. If we believe in this tremendous event there is much to be gained: "If you trust the resurrected Christ as your Lord and Savior, He will be with you when you die, and will give you life with Him forever." In order to come to Christ, we must repent of our sins and change our lifestyle. Johnny Cash is an example of someone who did this. Only God can help us do this. (Anyone who is a Christian knows this is a lifelong process in many ways in my opinion). When we become a Christian, we are forgiven of our sins, past, present, and future. We are adopted by God, and filled with His Spirit. To conclude the book, Graham prescribes three things to help a new Christian grow in their faith. These three things are spiritual food if you will. They are Scripture reading (the Bible), prayer, and Christian fellowship (church, small prayer groups, etc). Having been a Christian since 1986, I found HOW TO BE BORN AGAIN, to be a good refresher on the basics of the Christian faith. It was also a good reminder of how salvation works and what follows. Labels: billy graham, born again Cindy Morgan's fourth album, LISTEN, was released in 1996 on Word Records and was produced by Brent Bourgeois. It begins with 'The Master's Hand', which is about reliance on God during life's difficulties: "You carry me through the hard times in life/Oh and You rescue me from the storms in the night." 'Moon Days', the rockiest song on this project has a similar theme. If it were to be covered by one of today's more popular artists, I'd choose Natalie Grant. 'To Fly' is a story song of sorts. It is a pretty ballad that finds her on a train imagining what it would be like to rise up above life's hardships and find purpose: " 'Cause in our hearts/We seek the part/God designed for us." The lyric for the title track 'Listen', was written by Cindy's father Cova Morgan in the 1970's. It is a plea for people to listen to the Gospel with their ears and their hearts. 'Gravity' concludes that we need God's help to believe in Him and that it is crucial that we believe: "Dear Lord, help us believe now/In the true light, burning tonight/'Cause we won't survive/If we don't believe now." 'The Promise' is a ballad about the pain of divorce. At the other end of the emotional spectrum, 'They Say it's Love ("Stars")' is a jazzy, fun, pop tune about falling in love. LISTEN is a fine pop album. Impressively, Cindy wrote ten of the twelve tracks alone. Vocally at times she sounds like Tammy Trent. I'm giving this one 84%. Labels: cindy morgan WE CRY OUT-THE WORSHIP PROJECT Jeremy Camp arrived on the Contemporary Christian Music scene in 2002 with his debut album STAY. Ever since, he has been a force to be reckoned with, winning Male Vocalist of the Year in 2004 and 2005. He has had nineteen number one hits! His latest release is his second worship album, WE CRY OUT-THE WORSHIP PROJECT (2010, Bec Recordings). The album starts off strong with two stellar, guitar driven songs. 'Jesus Saves' written by Tim Hughes and Nick Herbert, is sung with determination and declares: "Free at last/What a joyful noise we'll make/As we join with heaven's song/To let all the world know that Jesus saves/Raise a shout to let the whole world know/That Jesus saves." 'Not Ashamed' written by Jeremy Camp and Jon Egan, is sung with resolve: "Even tho few may stand and proclaim Your great name/It's the life I want to live/Cuz I'm convinced there is none like You." 'The Way' is performed with the Joy of Africa choir and invites God's glory to fill the land. How much that is needed in this day and age cannot be overstated! The title track 'We Cry Out' written by Jeremy Camp and Brenton Brown, is a beautiful, mid-tempo song that fans of the Newsboys worship material should enjoy. It is celebratory: "We will cry out to You/Your loving kindness and Your truth/It has delivered us/You have delivered us." 'Unrestrained' is a ballad about wanting to be purified by God. I have two criticisms about the album as a whole though. The first is that some of the songs are so mellow that they seem more aimed at people, probably ladies, in their forties and fifties. 'You are the Lord' written with Matt Maher, and 'Overcome' written by Jon Egan, are examples. Die hard worship fans will appreciate the songs though. My second criticism is that there are some covers of songs already overdone by other artists in the field. How many versions of 'Mighty to Save' do we need? WE CRY OUT-THE WORSHIP PROJECT showcases great musicianship throughout, including Camp's band, as well as industry vets Scott Dente and Jerry McPherson on guitars. The album was produced by Brown Bannister and Jeremy Camp. I'm giving it a 75%. A trailer for the album can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjH5MqH_jbc Posted by Dave at 10:24:00 AM REFLECTING ON WHAT MATTERS MOST Cheri Keaggy released her third album WHAT MATTERS MOST on Sparrow Records in 1997. It opens with a bouncy, pop number 'What a Privilege' which features her uncle, Phil Keaggy by way of guitar solo and backing vocals. The song is about intimacy with Father God: "I'll drink from Your cup/And You can fill it up/I know there'll be enough." Next up is the title track, a ballad featuring album producer Phil Naish on accordion. This song is decidedly about priorities: "What matters most/Is how much we love/What matters most/Is how much we give/What would it matter/If we just lived/Without loving our God/Without loving each other?" 'Overture to Freedom' is a gorgeous instrumental track with Cheri on piano, accompanied by The Nashville String Machine and Concert Master Carl Gorodetzky. The strings are arranged and conducted by the late Tom Howard. When I listen to this, I can picture the graceful movements of ice skaters or dancers. 'Freedom Calling' is an inspirational anthem featuring The Soul Children of Chicago. It shares the essence of the Gospel with these words: "There's only One who can give breath to life/Dead on a cross and then risen alive/So I could know freedom/And you could know freedom/And we could have freedom in Christ." 'Part of Your Story' is pretty and compels the listener to enter into a relationship with Christ: "Can you not sit at my table/We could be the best of friends/If you would just let me in/But you won't/'Cause you don't think you're in need." Handing the reigns of one's life over to God strongly clashes with much of what today's society says is important and desirable. 'His Banner over Me' and 'Glory Be' are great, original praise and worship songs. I recommend this project to fans of Erin O'Donnell, Sara Groves, and early-era Amy Grant. I'm giving it an 85%. Given the creative title of, and the theatrical pictures in the booklet for Mercy Me's latest project on INO Records, THE GENEROUS MR. LOVEWELL (2010), one is led to believe that it is a concept album that tells a story. This does not seem to me to be the case though. That being said, some of the songs would fit nicely on a concept CD. There are several good songs on this project. The title track is a pop song, with Beatles influence. It wouldn't sound out of place on Randy Stonehill's WONDERAMA. THE GENEROUS MR. LOVEWELL is about the importance of doing small acts of kindness that benefit others: "He wakes up every day the same/Believing he's gonna make a change/Never wonders if but when/I guarantee he can find a way to reach out and make somebody's day." 'Crazy Enough' is slow and groovy and continues on the same theme: "Call me crazy/But what if we learned to love our brother for nothing in return." One of my favourites is 'Beautiful', a song for when one is weary and downtrodden. The message will ring true with everyone from the lonely college girl away from home to the overbooked soccer mom. Fans of Mercy Me's more worshipful tunes like 'I can only Imagine' and 'Word of God Speak' are not left out on this latest disc. 'All of Creation', already a Christian radio hit, and 'Only You Remain' will satisfy. The problem with THE GENEROUS MR. LOVEWELL as an album is that there are three or four forgettable songs such as 'Move' and 'Won't You be My Love'. The latter is similar thematically to Casting Crowns' 'If we are the Body', but is inferior to it. While a new band might be forgiven this many average songs on an album, Mercy Me has been around the block enough times that expecatations should be higher. I'm giving THE GENEROUS MR. LOVEWELL a 70 percent! GOD'S POLITICS GOD'S POLITICS-WHY THE RIGHT GETS IT WRONG AND THE LEFT DOESN'T GET IT was written by Jim Wallis, editor of Sojourners magazine, and published by HarperSanFrancisco in 2005. This book is a thoughtful examination of personal faith and how it should influence one's politics. Though Wallis writes mainly about the U.S. political scene, the faith principles he lays out can easily be applied to other countries as well. It doesn't take long to figure out that Mr. Wallis is not a fan of the Religious Right, represented by suich televangelists as Pat Robertson and Jerry Falwell, and Focus on the Family head James Dobson. He is an evangelical Christian though. He feels, as do I, that the Religious Right has hijacked American Christianity. In their version of Christianity, it almost seems like abortion and homosexuality are the only issues Christians are interested in. Dangerously, this is often combined with a strong support for war as God's means to bring about peace. Wallis, thus, was not a big fan of President Bush either. Walllis sees no Scriptural proof that Jesus would support war, especially an unjustified one. Can you say 'weapons of mass destruction'?" The Republicans are not Wallis' only target however. He criticizes Democrats for not being willing to discuss spiritual and moral issues more openly. He makes a strong case that neither party is properly addressing to the full the problem of poverty on home turf-this while millions are being spent on war. Both parties need to tackle the environmental issues of our day as well. Wallis believes one can be morally conservative, but liberal when it comes to social issues. One can support 'civil unions' but not 'marriages' when it comes to homosexuality. There should be room in both political parties for people who hold these beliefs. Furthermore, various faith groups in the U.S. must join together to fight for a better America. My only complaint with GOD'S POLITICS is that there is a fair bit of repetition when it comes to Wallis' major points. This should not deter one from reading it though. GETTING SNAPPY 2007 saw Hokus Pick receive a Lifetime Acheivement Award from the Canadian Gospel Music Association. Ten years prior to that, the band released what may well be the strongest album of their career. SNAPPY contains the hit, horn-filled song 'I'm So Happy', a celebration of good things coming one's way: "Playing guitar in a band/Just got back from Disneyland/Driving a new 4X4/Ed McMahon is at my door." It's good to see that over the years Hokus Pick didn't lose their quirkiness, even as their musicianship improved. In this respect they could be compared to Barenaked Ladies. Russ Smith and the rest of the guys in Hokus Pick present a realistic view of Christianity on 'We are the People': "God never promised the skies would be blue/Smooth sailing all the way through/He never promised sun without rain/Joy without sorrow, peace without pain." Love is a theme examined on SNAPPY. The album opener, 'Faith, Hope and Love' states: "Love is patient, love is kind/It never withers, even in the grind." The chorus of 'Our God' declares: "Our God loves us all/So let's all love our God." Fans of the band's earlier, peppy material will enjoy 'Comfort Song' that exposes the fault of putting trust in anything but God: "I put my comfort in my looks/My face has grazed the front of magazines and books/I don't want to get beat up by a crook/I put my comfort in my looks/Give it up, let it go/Step out of your comfort zone/God is great, we are lame/Yeah (x6) really lame." I'm giving SNAPPY an 88%. This is a fun, guitar driven album, conveying truths we all need to be reminded of. SNAPPY was released on Freedom Records. CHLOE came out in 2009. This film stars three heavyweights, Julianne Moore as Catherine, Liam Neeson as her husband David, and Amanda Seyfried of Dear John and Mean Girls fame as an escort. The movie begins with Seyfried narrating matter of factly what her job description is. In other words she describes what is required of her physically and mentally in her profession. I feel that this was a good way for the movie to start as the flick is based around Catherine hiring Chloe to see if her husband is indeed being unfaithful to her, as she suspects. The whole subject of escorts is a touchy one, no pun intended. It certainly stirs a lot of emotions from people of all walks of life, so I found this tale intriguing. You could view this movie from several viewpoints. First, take the viewpoint of Catherine, the wife. Imagine the betrayal you would feel if your partner cheated on you. The range of thoughts you would have would be wide. Inadequacy, anger, hurt, sadness, grief, despair, jealousy-you'd be a ball of flaming emotion! Then, the viewpoint of the husband. The lure of a younger woman, the thrill, the desire, the lust, the unknown, the game. But then, the guilt, the realization of what one has done to his family, and the sorrow and grief. The matter of whether one could be trusted ever again. Finally, the viewpoint of the escort, or the prostitute, or just the 'other woman'. The excitement, the conquest, the need to be loved and feel valued. The worry about being found out. The question as to when the affair will come to an end. The abuse suffered for the money taken. This is one of those movies that will make you think about what you are watching. Amanda Seyfried is quick becoming one of my favourite actresses. The movie is not excessive in its' skin content considering the subject matter. CHLOE is a pretty good movie. It was however slow at points and not put together the best in my opinion. I'll give it a 3 out of 5 stars. GOING TO CHURCH WITH PATTY GRIFFIN Patty Griffin released her gospel project DOWNTOWN CHURCH on Credential Recordings earlier this year. It begins with the slow 'House of Gold' that showcases her powerful voice. The song stresses that having assurance of where your soul is going is more important than having wealth. Tell that to Wall Street! Death and what follows it are recurrent themes on the album. 'Move Up' is a rockabilly Elvis style tune that speaks of going to see Jesus and relatives that have gone before. 'Death's Got a Warrant' is super heavy on the percussion and reminds us we can't escape death: "God's got your number/He knows where you live." Buddy Miller joins Griffin on 'Never Grow Old'. It talks of how we will praise God forever 'when our work here is done.' 'We Shall all be Reunited' gives us the hope that heaven has no sorrow or separation. Griffin shares some Bible stories on DOWNTOWN CHURCH. This is something oft lacking in CCM songs. 'If I had my Way' is a bluesy song telling the tale of Samson and Delilah. 'The Strange Man' tells both the story of the Samaritan woman who meets Christ at the well, and the story of the woman caught in adultery. Jesus is the 'Strange Man' because of the countercultural ways he deals with these ladies. 'I Smell a Rat' is the funnest song. I could hear either Dolly Parton or Christina Aguilera singing it! It is both fun and accusatory: "You won't tell me where you been/Whiskey running all down your chin." I highly recommend this CD to anyone wanting to hear a truly authentic album by a genuine artist. Visit http://www.pattygriffin.com/ for more info on her. DANA KEY GOES HOME What will I remember most about Dana Key? First of all, I will never forget the strong, evangelical Christian message, he and partner Eddie DeGarmo presented over the years through their songs. They encouraged their listeners to own their faith in Christ, grow closer to Christ, and share Christ with others. Songs like 'Casual Christian' and 'Rock Solid' sought to build a vibrant, unshakeable faith. With 'Boycott Hell', the urgency of saving souls was portrayed. 'Six Six Six', the first Christian video on MTV, warned of the Antichrist. DeGarmo and Key also built the self-esteem of folks up, with tunes like 'I'm Accepted'. Eddie and Dana also sang songs on topics such as teen suicide, premarital sex, and violence in schools. They encouraged Christians to look out for one another if they were heading down a dangerous path or were discouraged. As a teen and even into my thirties now, these songs have helped shape my faith, likely more than many sermons I have heard. When I remember Dana Key, I will also remember his incredible guitar work on songs like 'Hangin' by a Scarlet Thread' and 'Let's Get Upset'. The man could really rock! DeGarmo and Key's last studio album TO EXTREMES (1994) rocked harder than ever. This was a band that had opportunity to go mainstream but did not want to compromise or water down their message. Dana and Eddie, usually backed by Tommy Cathey on bass, and Greg Morrow on drums, knew how to put on an entertaining show and minister the Gospel. There was always great anticipation for a D and K show! Along with Petra, and Whitecross, these guys were heroes to me. Dana defended Christian rock against critics in his 1989 book 'Don't Stop the Music'. DeGarmo and Key helped upstart bands such as dctalk, Audio Adrenaline, and Big Tent Revival, by letting them open for them. Dana released two solo albums. The first, THE JOURNEY, traced the life of Christ in song. The second, PART OF THE MYSTERY, included the songs 'Dear Mr. Clapton' about Eric's child's death, and 'Liar, Lunatic, or Lord', asking the listener to choose which of the three they thought Christ was. Since they disbanded around 1995, D and K played a handful of reunion shows, including one at Cornerstone Festival's 25th year Anniversary in 2008. Dana was currently pastor at The Love of Christ Church in Memphis, TN (http://www.tlcmemphis.com/). He leaves behind a wife, and three children. Thank you Dana for helping shape who I am today and what I believe. If you're not familiar with DeGarmo and Key's music, check them out on itunes or youtube. Pictured above: Dave Alward, Dana Key, Mark Alward (my bro), and Eddie DeGarmo at Kingdom Bound 1994. My favourite DeGarmo and Key albums are 1987's D and K, 1989's THE PLEDGE, 1992's DESTINED TO WIN: THE CLASSIC ROCK COLLECTION, and 1994's TO EXTREMES. I believe I saw D and K about four times between 1989-ish and 1994, and I saw Dana solo in Paris, Ontario circa 1994. Memories I will cherish for sure! THE REST OF HEALTH I just finished reading my autographed copy of David and Sonya Cameron's THE REST OF HEALTH. He is a family physician, while she is a liscenced marriage and family therapist. I had the pleasure of attending Emmanuel Bible College with Sonya! Are you feeling stressed out? Having marriage problems? Difficulties with co-workers? Wondering who God is and how He relates to your everyday life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this book is for you. I liked this book because it does not minimize the problems we encounter in our daily lives, and frankly it does not give overnight solutions to them. Much of the advice given, and many of the strategies presented, have to be worked hard at, and applied over and over. Afterall, anything worth having isn't come by easily. I will touch on a few of the more interesting concepts to me in the book. The Cameron's examine fifteen faulty thinking patterns we can fall into and offer healthy alternatives. I studied some of these in an anxiety group I attended not so long ago. Examples of faulty thinking include: negative filtering, thinking in extremes, pessimistic predictions, imagining a disaster, taking things too personally, and assuming emotion is truth. I find the whole topic of faulty thinking fascinating. There are some patterns I know describe me to the full. There are some I thought I had, but now realize I don't. As well, there are some I likely have, but am too blind to see it! The book is worth picking up for this section alone. David and Sonya also write about the importance of physical health, exercise, and what one eats. They offer some specific advice on these topics and show a direct relationship between our physical health and mental well-being that works both ways. They also write about the importance of setting boundaries. Are you the type of person who can't say no to others, to the point of burnout? No worries, this book will show you how to break free of that! A final topic of interest to me was that of apology and forgiveness. This is a very personal topic. Resolving conflict in relationships is vital to our overall health, but so rarely done properly it seems. I have a lot to learn here. David and Sonya walk the reader through steps to healing that both acknowledge the wrongs committed and the effects they had, and release the offender and victim from guilt and shame, so both parties can move on, and even potentially reconcile in many cases. The Cameron's present all of these concepts and more, through the story of a fictional couple, Mike and Sara Forrester, which is effective. My only beef with the book is minor-some of the humour is fairly corny. I have been accused of the same though! For more on the book and the Cameron's, visit http://www.truefoundation.com/ and http://www.therestofhealth.com/. Also, visit a bookstore near you and get your copy today! Posted by Dave at 8:45:00 AM DEAR JOHN, like THE NOTEBOOK, is based on a novel by Nicholas Sparks. Amanda Seyfried, who plays Savannah, and was in MEAN GIRLS, and is also in CHLOE, which I have yet to see, was mainly what drew me to rent this movie. At times I loved her character as she is cute, down to earth, and good hearted, and at one point I despised her character. Watch the movie and you can likely figure out at which point that was. Channing Tatum plays her love interest, John. While some male heartthrobs irritate me, such as Josh Hartnett at times, Tatum does not in this movie and acts quiet well and has good chemistry with Seyfried. DEAR JOHN examines long distance relationships brought on by one partner being in the military. Long distance relationships of any kind require a reliance on strong communication and going through frequent bouts with loneliness. Doesn't sound like much fun, eh? The benefit though is a strong relationship if one perserveres. This film also looks at people who are not considered normal in our society-particularly the autistic and the obsessive, reclusive types. The fast pace of our lives and our uncertainty on how to interact with these folks often leads us not to. This movie shows healthy ways we can be involved that are beneficial to both parties. Patience is key. For more on autism watch the special features on the dvd. I give DEAR JOHN four out of five stars! Posted by Dave at 12:54:00 PM GETTING AN EDUCATION This BBC film was nominated for three Academy Awards this past year: Best Picture, Best Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay. It came out in 2009. When I rented it, I was thinking it would be in the vein of the Poison Ivy movies, ie a teacher-student fling. I had not done a lot of research on it, and it actually turned out to be quite a different movie than what I had expected it to be. Carey Mulligan plays Jenny, a cute school girl who falls for a man more than twice her age, David, played by Peter Sarsgaard. She is bored with her daily routine and going to school. She needs a change. She wants to break away. David is able to offer her travels, cultural experiences involving exposure to art and music, money, and attention. He seems like a great guy, but there is more than meets the eye. You'll have to watch the movie to find out what that is, if you haven't seen it yet. This movie is a good examination of older guy, younger girl hookups. What is the draw for each party involved? What needs are being met on both parts? The movie allows you to draw your own conclusions about the morality of the actual relationship. The topic of education could also be studied using this movie, which is based on a memoir. How much value is there in formal education? How could school be made more relevant to everyday life and peak the students interests and engage their passions? I think the movie shows that there are some lessons you can not learn in school. Life outside the brick walls has to teach you them. And you may have to learn the hard way. Emma Thompson holds steady as Jenny's headmistress, while Alfred Molina is good as Jenny's dad, Jack. This one is on the slower, artsy side of things, but i'm giving it a 3.75 out of 5. BROOKS AND DUNN-THE LAST RODEO: My review Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn have been making country music together as a duo for a couple decades, and racking up over twenty number one's in the process. They can sing about having a good time in a bar, and matters of faith equally well, and perhaps that has been part of their draw. We are all 'saints and sinners' depending on the day or the hour. There is a certain realness to their songs. THE LAST RODEO tv special aired this past Sunday night on CBS from 8-10pm est. It was actually filmed though in Las Vegas shortly after the Academy of Country Music Awards. As with any tribute show, this one had its' share of hits and misses. Chick magnet Keith Urban gave a solid performance on 'Brand New Man' with its' religious lyricism. Brad Paisley in a trademark white cowboy hat, did justice to the upbeat"Workin' on my Next Broken Heart'. Carrie Underwood donned a nice silver dress and covered 'Neon Moon' which she said she'd been singing since she was eight years old. I particularly enjoyed Taylor Swift's performance of 'Ain't Nothing Bout You'. She came out in a sparkling purple dress and was certainly not lacking in the energy department. I hope she records this one! Swift has a likeable, innocent personality. I loved it when she tossed her guitar and took to the mic. Other performances left me unmoved at times. Darius Rucker's 'Hard Workin' Man' fell flat for me, but it was superb compared to Jennifer Hudson's awful take on 'Believe'. Sugarland attempted to be artistic with one of my favourite Brooks and Dunn songs 'Red Dirt Road', but it was so slow it was almost depressing. No one dared touch 'My Maria'. I would have liked to have heard someone do "You can't take the Honky Tonk out of the Girl'. I love that vid by the way! There is no doubt Brooks and Dunn influenced those who came after them. They have set records that will be hard to beat as well. Best of luck with your solo careers after one last tour together guys! I received this Joyce Meyer book from my dad this past Christmas. NEVER GIVE UP came out in 2008 and is published by Faith Words. I used to watch Joyce on tv more frequently and generally liked what she had to say. This book is a must read for anyone who is going through, will go through, or even has gone through difficulties of any kind, whether the troubles be of a financial, relational, emotional, physical, psychological, or spiritual nature. I like the book because unlike some prosperity teaching it starts with the premise that we will all go through troubles and can't just wish them away. They are a part of life for believer and non-believer. Troubles can be persistent. They are not easy to work through. I appreciated Meyer's honesty in revealing some of the difficulties she has had to work through over the years. These include suffering abuse at the hands of her father, and facing ridicule as a woman trying to enter the ministry. While she does not go into too much detail, she gives enough that she seems just like the rest of us trying to work her way through this thing we call life. Reading this book you will learn the importance of properly using God's Word, purposely thinking in a proper manner, and defending yourself against the devil's attacks. She assures the reader that rewards will come for our diligence and faithfulness, but they may not come in the form we desire them to or at the time we think they should. Bravo Joyce! This book could be used in so many ways really-to fight self-doubt, self-pity, depression, the list goes on. Whether you are a post-secondary student, a middle-aged parent, or a senior citizen fighting loneliness you will find helpful tips in this book. It's easy to read and encouraging! FRANCESCA BATTISTELLI'S PAPER HEART Looking at, and listening to Francesca Battistelli's MY PAPER HEART-DELUXE EDITION (Fervent, 2010), it is hard to believe that Contemporary Christian music was once dominated by female vocalists old enough to be my mother or grandmother and would likely appeal to them more. Names such as Evie, Sandi Patti, and Twila Paris will sound familiar to some of you. Francesca brings a hip, contemporary, fashionable sound and look to the CCM genre, and the girl can sing, which doesn't hurt either. In fact, she was this year's FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR at the Doves. Style-wise, this album will appeal to fans of artists such as Natalie Grant and Miley Cyrus. There are several bouncy, upbeat numbers. 'Free to Be Me' is about discovering one's destiny: "Cause I got a couple dents in my fender/Got a couple rips in my jeans/Try to fit the pieces together/But perfection is my enemy/On my own I'm so clumsy/But on Your shoulders/I can see/I'm free to be me." 'Unpredictable' is about not putting God in a box and thinking we have Him and what He has in store for us, all figured out. 'It's Your Life' reminds us that it really does matter how we live as Christians: "It's your life/What you gonna do?/The world is watching you/Every day the choices you make/Say what you are and who your heart beats for/It's an open door/It's your life." Balancing this out, is the ballad, 'Behind the Scenes' which features this confession: "Things aren't always what they seem/You're only seeing part of me/There's more than you could ever know/Behind the scenes/I'm incomplete and I'm undone." Francesca shines on the simple, yet beautiful, worship track 'Forever Love', as well as on the soulful pop track 'Blue Sky'. 'Beautiful, Beautiful' is a good, powerful ballad in the vein of AVALON, about God seeing the best in us, and His ability to transform us. A couple of the weaker tracks in my estimation are, the title track, 'My Paper Heart', which has weak, cheesy lyrics, and, a somewhat lacking cover of Brooke Fraser's 'Lead me to the Cross'. This deluxe edition includes bonus tracks from the Dented Fender Sessions. A stripped down version of 'Free to Be Me' with a country feel to it, works well, while a piano based take on 'I'm Letting Go' doesn't work so well. Overall, I'm giving this project an 85 percent. Visit http://www.francescamusic.com/ for more info! The Midget, the Speck and the Molecule The Swirling Eddies are certainly one of the more unique bands in the history of the genre of music that is known as Christian rock. They are a side project of Terry Scott Taylor of DANIEL AMOS and LOST DOGS fame. Taylor writes all of the songs on the Eddies latest release, 2007's The Midget, the Speck and the Molecule, released on Stunt Records. My favourite Swirling Eddies tune from past projects is 'Hide the Beer, the Pastor's Here', in which the singer doesn't want his pastor to find out he's human and has flaws. The latest Eddies project begins with the snarly, guitar driven 'It all Depends'. It is reminiscient of DANIEL AMOS' Kalhoun-era material. The subject of the song is perspective, as evidenced by this lyric: "Well they took away dear Jesus and they hung Him on a cross/Some say He won in the end/And some say He lost." This is followed by the title track, which is a slow, alternative rock number, I take to be about conscience, and whether we heed or ignore it: "Ah, turn back baby, turn around/The bridge is out and you will surely drown." It's hard to tell whether the next song, 'Madonna Inn', is supposed to be humorous, meant to stretch the boundaries of what is permissable in Christian music, or is merely a story song. You won't hear these lyrics on the Christian top twenty at any rate: "Baby, let's drive to madonna inn/I've saved up my dough/Just so you'd know/You're my lady madonna/I'm your holy joe/We'll do everything righteous that your mama calls sin/At madonna inn." To be fair, Taylor frames the story in the context of a honeymoon. 'My Cardboard Box' finds Taylor frisky again, this time as a homeless man: "Come home with me sweety/Cos I like you lots/My place gets a little cold/Might wanna double your socks/And I will warm you with my lovin'/As the temperature drops/We'll make it toasty as an oven/In my cardboard box." If you've followed Terry Scott Taylor's music over the years, you know he writes a lot tongue-in-cheek, and can be quite entertaining. Such is the case with the quiet 'Snow in a Can': "Candles for romance/Canned music for mood/Sex in a pill, and tan in a tube/For winter a heater, for summer a fan/Instant coffee and cameras, sea-monkeys and tang/Is just some of the stuff which I think is grand." The Swirling Eddies have cooked up a real treat here on The Midget, the Speck and the Molecule. Some listeners may be offended by mild cursing. 77%. For more on the Eddies visit www.swirlingeddies.com or www.danielamos.com Labels: christian rock, swirling eddies, terry scott taylor John Schlitt Live in Cambridge! On November 22, 2009 my wife Lauretta and I went to our first ever John Schlitt solo concert at Silverheights School in Cambridge, Ontario. John was the lead singer for the bands Head East and Petra. I had seen Petra a handful of times starting with the Beyond Belief tour and ending with the Farewell tour in 2005. Through my teen years up to the present, John has been one of my spiritual heroes. The show got underway just after 7 pm, with a three piece worship band from the church (thelifecentre.ca). A young gal with a pink guitar was accompanied by a drummer and another guitarist. They led us in two loud worship numbers, the first of which was a Hillsong tune. There were about one hundred people in attendance, of all ages, which was nice to see. John Schlitt came out around 7:15 wearing a black sportsjacket, a black t-shirt from 'Not of this World Clothing', and a pair of blue jeans. He definitely is looking older, and now wears glasses, but he looks in better shape than on the Farewell tour, trimmer and more muscular. He performed with tracks and guitarist David Teems, who would also be in his fifties I would guess, and may be working on a book on Schlitt's life. Schlitt opened the night with the song 'Gravity' which speaks of God keeping us grounded despite all the different directions the world can pull us. The song also served to warm up his voice which he said had been tested on this Ontario tour which also included stops in Barrie, Bradford, and Burlington. Next up, was 'God is too Big' from his second solo disc 'Unfit for Swine' from 1996, which was his foray into alternative rock. Schlitt told the story of how he had high hopes for the song at the time, but some radio programmers had complaints that it sounded like Schlitt was singing 'God is Stupid' and the song got pulled from rotation. It makes for a good story though. Schlitt had a boy around eight years old join him on stage to yell 'God is too Big' on the chorus. Quite a treat for the boy and his parents! 'Show me the Way' from his first solo disc 'Shake' from 1995, was next. It is an adult contemporary ballad with the same message as Amy Grant's 'Lead me On' or Smitty's 'Place in this World'. Two songs from 'The Grafting' cd, 2008, were next. The first was 'The Grafting', a song very close to Schlitt's heart, as he has five grandkids via adoption. He is so thankful the mothers did not choose abortion. The song also talks of how God grafts us into His family through the blood of Christ. 'Only Men', another ballad, speaks of the fact that there is only one true God to be worshipped. Schlitt said back in his early days with Petra he was in Europe and couldn't believe how Christians were made fun of over there. He said fast-forward to today and it's happening over here. He believes North America is the last bastion of Christian freedom. He said the Bible doesn't call Christians to be doormats. The way Schlitt reads the Bible, his Jesus didn't walk around in slippers and let people walk all over Him. Christians shouldn't be 'fluff and puff' people. Jesus got angry when people turned His Father's house into a marketplace! Schlitt also said he was not a big fan of President Obama's policies. It was a real treat when for tracks six and seven Schlitt reached into the Petra catalogue and did 'Just Reach Out', and their signature song, 1990's 'Beyond Belief'. The crowd really came alive, including myself, during this one. A couple of times during the show, he pointed at me (we were in the third row), and I was apparently looking pretty excited, and wearing my 'I'm a Pethead' t-shirt. Schlitt stressed the importance of growing after we become Christians. We will never be perfect, but we should grow. Next up was the popular worship chorus 'Trading my Sorrows' from II Guys from Petra, which in my eyes was Petra's fourth worship project. Schlitt ended the night with 'Inside of You', which speaks of the wonders God can do in each of us. Schlitt encouraged those who did not have a personal relationship with Christ or had fallen away a bit, to talk to him afterwards or to to one of the pastors. After the concert some of the people from the church laid hands on John and David, and a prayer was offered for their ministry. I should add that David was a great guitarist/sidekick. I was able to shake hands with John after the show and finally after all of these years got a picture with him thanks to my beautiful wife Lauretta! I live in St. Thomas, Ontario, but am originally from Port Burwell, Ontario. I have two wonderful kids, a daughter and a son. Jesus Freak Hideout The Petra Zone	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1985
__label__wiki	0.80898	0.80898	Do you know how to prepare carica papaya leaves juice for dengue fever? Chronological development The Kingdom of Thailand has its own system of traditional medicine called “Thai traditional medicine” (TTM) that was gradually developed throughout the country’s history as a means of health care for the Thai people. Table 1: Chronological development of Thai traditional medicine Years Historical milestines Before Sukhothai period (before 1238 AD) Stone inscriptions showed that as many as 102 “Arokayasala” (hospitals) were built during King Jayavarman VII (1181-1219) of Khmer, some were located in the northeast of Thailand. The names of some herbal materials used in Arokayasala were shown in the inscriptions. Sukhothai period (1238-1583 AD) Historical evidence suggested the use of herbal medicines for oral use in the form of decoction and plaster for external use. Ayutthaya period (1350-1767 AD) During the reign of King Trilokanat (1448-1488), directory of feudal status in terms of farmland for civil servants showed that there were departments of medical services, pharmacy, internal medicine, massage therapy, ophthalmology, and tuberculosis. Tamra Phra Osod Phra Narai (or King Narai Drug Formulary), the first official textbook of TTM compiling drug recipes used by 7 royal physicians in the royal court of King Narai the Great (1656-1688) and 2 private practitioners were compiled. Among the 7 royal physicians, 3 were foreigners (Chinese, Indian, and westerner). This very important document is transmitted to present. Rattanakosin period (1782-present) After the new capital was moved to Bangkok where the Rattanakosin period began in 1782, King Rama I (1782-1811), King Rama II (1809-1824) and King Rama III (1824-1851) played an important role in the revival of TTM that was lost or destroyed during the war, and in the provision of health education to Thai people. Over 1,000 drug recipes and the knowledge of TTM regarding the origin of diseases and their treatments, the principles of Thai traditional massage and stretch exercise called ruesi dadton were gathered and inscribed on marble tablets and placed on the walls of two temples, namely Wat Pho and Wat Raja Orasaram. The reign of King Rama V (1868-1910) The influence of Western medicine, which was introduced into Thailand by missionaries and Western physicians since the reign of King Rama III, gradually increased. 1887 Siriraj Hospital, the first Western-style hospital and medical school, was officially opened. Initially, both TTM and modern medicine services were provided and the medical school established later in 1889 taught both disciplines of medicine. 1889 Three volumes of medical textbook called Paetsart Songkroh covering both Thai traditional medicine and western medicine disciplines were published for use at the medical school. 1907 Textbook of medicine called Tamra Phaetsart Songkroh Chabap Luang regarded as the first Thai national formulary covering 10 scriptures of TTM was published in 2 volumes as well as another descriptive medicine textbook Tamra Vejjasart Wanna for the teaching of medical students. 1908 Tamra Phaetsart Sangkhep or Vejjasartsueksa, written by Phraya Phitsanuprasartvej (Moh Khong), were published in 3 volumes. They are still official textbooks of TTM recognized by the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the registration of traditional medicines. Several drug formulae in this textbook were produced for sale by the government dispensary before World War II and are still in use nowadays as some were selected as traditional household remedies and in the current National List of Essential Medicines. The reign of King Rama VI (1910-1925) In 1916, the teaching of TTM at the medical school of Siriraj Hospital was discontinued as the two medical disciplines were considered incompatible. Later in 1918, the teaching of Thai traditional pharmacy (wicha ya Thai) in the pharmacy training curriculum (laksut phaetprungya) was also discontinued. 1923 The Medical Act B.E. 2466 (1923) was promulgated for controlling of the practice of the art of healing led to the decline of the practice of TTM. The reign of King Rama VII (1925-1934) In 1929, Ministerial Regulation was issued categorizing the practitioners of the art of healing into modern and traditional medicines and defining TTM as the practice on the basis of observations and skills passed on through generations, or based on the ancient textbooks, not on scientific principles. TTM was categorized into 4 branches (medicine, pharmacy, midwifery and massage therapy). 1932 Traditional Medicine Practitioners Association was set up. The reign of King Rama VIII (1934-1946) The practice of the Art of Healing Act B.E. 2479 (1936) was enacted, repealing the Medical Act B.E. 2466. TTM was categorized into only 3 branches; i.e., Thai medicine, Thai pharmacy, and Thai obstetrics (no Thai massage branch). 1942 The Ministry of Public Health was established. The reign of King Rama IX (1946-present) In 1951, while visiting Wat Pho, the King suggested that a school teaching TTM should be established at Wat Pho as it was the center of TTM knowledge. As a result, “Traditional Medical School of Thailand” was established at Wat Pho offering training courses on Thai medicine, Thai pharmacy, and Thai manual therapy. In 1957 Wat Phra Chetuphon (Wat Pho) Traditional Medicine Association was established offering training courses on Thai medicine and Thai pharmacy, followed by Thai massage training in 1963. 1980 Professor Dr. Ouay Ketusingh established Thai Traditional Medicine Promotion Foundation under the Royal Patronage of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and the Patronage of the Buddhist Supreme Patriarch. 1982 The foundation established Ayurved Vidhayalai School (Jevaka Komarapaj) for the teaching of applied Thai traditional medicine (3-year curriculum) and the clinic of applied TTM was opened at the school in 1984. 1989 Collaborating Center for the Development of Thai Traditional Medicine and Pharmacy was established by the Ministry of Public Heath. Institute of Thai Traditional Medicine (ITTM) was established under the Department of Medical Services by upgrading the above collaborating center to the institute level Federation of Thai Traditional Medicine Practitioners of Thailand was established comprising of 28 foundations, association and clubs working on TTM. Practice of the Art of Healing Act B.E. 2542 (1999) was enacted. Protection and Promotion of Thai Traditional Medicine Wisdom Act B.E. 2542 (1999) came into force on 27 May 2000. 2002 Establishment of Department for Development of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) under the Ministry of Public Health. Current Practice Modern medicine is the main medical system in Thailand. Under the Practice of the Art of Healing Act B.E. 2542 (1999), the Ministry of Public Health officially recognizes 3 types of TM/CAM as branches of “the Art of Healing”; namely, Thai traditional medicine (TT), traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and chiropractic. The “Department for the Development of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine” (DTAM) was established on 3rd October 2002 under the Ministry of Public Health. DTAM is responsible for the development and management of TTM knowledge, scrutinizing TTM and CAM knowledge, integration of TTM and selected CAM in the health care system, setting up the standard of TTM & CAM services, and enforcing the Protection and Promotion of Thai Traditional Medicine Knowledge Act B.E. 2542 (1999). As TTM and CAM as well as indigenous medicine involve various sectors; e.g., related government offices, universities, research institutions, private sector, civil society, practitioners and their foundations, etc., DTAM has therefore collaborated with the above mentioned allied network in order to develop quality TM/CAM that are safe and effective in the health care system. Nowadays Thai traditional medicine services are covered by all three health security systems of Thailand; namely, Welfare for medical treatment of government officials (including their parents and children < 20 years of age, total about 5 million people), Social security system of the Social Security Office for employees of private business (for about 9-10 million people depending on the country economic situation), and Universal Health Coverage Scheme (UC) of the National Health Security Office (NHSO) for the majority (about 80%) of the people (about 48 million). However, the benefit of TTM services covered by each system may vary. To promote the use of TTM and self-reliance on health care of the country, in 2007 the NHSO established the “Fund for the Development of Thai Traditional Medicine System” providing additional on-top funding for public health service facilities that provide TTM services in order to stimulate provision of TTM services for out-patients, especially Thai traditional medicines and herbal medicines, Thai traditional massage for therapeutic and rehabilitative purposes as well as post-partum care. The on-top funding has gradually increased from 0.50 baht/capita in 2007 to 7.20 Baht/capita in 2012. In 2011, the total number of times people received TTM treatment modalities in public health service facilities was 3,644,304 increasing from 2,725,896 in 2010 by 33.7%. In 2011, there are 10,692 public health service facilities providing TTM services. Of these, 95 are regional or general hospitals, 733 are community hospitals, and 9,864 are tambon (sub-district) health promotion hospitals (previously health stations). In 2010, the data of healthcare services provided in public health service facilities indicated that 81.7% were for treatment and rehabilitation and 18.3% were for health promotion and disease prevention. Regarding services for therapeutic and rehabilitative purposes, 32.6% were Thai traditional massage, 23.5% were herbal steam bath, and 20.5% were traditional/herbal medicines. For the coverage for the cost for services provided, 34.4% were by UC program, 23.7% were by welfare for government officials, 2.7% were by social security system, and 39.1% were paid out of patients’ own pocket. Nowadays among Thai people who seek health care services in public health service facilities, about 10% receive TTM treatment modalities. To promote the use of herbal medicines and Thai traditional medicines in the health care system, in 2011, the list of herbal medicines in the National List of Essential Medicines was expanded from 19 items to 71 items as more licensed herbal medicinal products, traditional household remedies, and herbal hospital formularies were selected into the list. Of those, 21 are single herbal medicine and 50 are Thai traditional medicine recipes. Official Body Department for Development of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) Department for Development of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, Ministry of Public Health, Tiwanont Road, Muang District Nonthaburi 11000 Contact No. : +66 2591 4409, +66 2591 7809, +66 2951 0319 Fax No. : +66 2591 4409 Website : http://www.dtam.moph.go.th Main therapies Under the National Health Security system, the types of TM/CAM services covered by the three health security systems are as follows: Thai traditional medicine 1. The treatment and diagnosis with 1.1 Thai traditional medicine 1.2 Applied Thai traditional medicine 2. The treatment and rehabilitation with 2.1 Traditional herbal medicines or traditional recipes composing of medicinal plant materials 2.2 Therapeutic massage for treatment and rehabilitation 2.3 Herbal steam bath for therapeutic purpose 2.4 Hot herbal compress for therapeutic purpose 2.5 Hot salt pot compress for post-partum care (not covered by the welfare for medical treatment of government officials) The national policy to promote the use of Thai traditional medicine, indigenous medicine and alternative medicine in the health care system and in primary health care was stated in key related national plans; namely, the National Economic and Social and Development Plan, National Health Development Plan developed in line with the former, National Health Act, Statue on National Health System, and National Strategic Plan on the Development of ‘Tai’ Wisdom, ‘Tai’ Healthy Lifestyle. Institute of Thai Traditional Medicine in cooperation with other networking organization have developed various tools and guidelines to facilitate the provision of Thai traditional medicine in the health service facilities; i.e., Acts related to TM/CAM and the regulatory bodies are: - Drug Act B.E. 2510 – Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Public Health. To comply with ASEAN harmonization of rules and regulations on product registration, production standards, and quality control of traditional medicinal products, Thai FDA recently issued Ministry of Public Health Regulation and Submission for License and the Issuance of License for the Production, Sale, or Import of Traditional Medicines into the Kingdom B.E. 2555 (2012) that was published in the Royal Gazette on 4 July 2012. To enforce the above mentioned Ministerial Regulation, Ministerial Notification on GMP of Traditional Medicines is currently under consideration and formulation. Before the Ministerial Notification will be issued, manufacturers are required to follow the GMP guideline 2005. Practice of the Art of Healing Act B.E. 2542 (1999) – Profession Commission in the Branch of Thai Traditional Medicine, Profession Commission in the Branch of Applied Thai traditional Medicine, Profession Commission in the Branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine of which the Bureau of Sanatorium and Art of Practice, Department of Health Service Support served as the secretariat office Protection and Promotion of Thai Traditional Medicine Knowledge B.E. 2542 (1999) – Department for Development of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine by Protection of Thai Traditional Medicine Knowledge Division Plant Varieties Protection Act, B.E. 2542 (1999) – Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. As previously mentioned, in 2012, there are 10,692 public health service facilities providing TTM services. Of these, 95 are regional or general hospitals, 733 are community hospitals, and 9,864 are tambon (sub-district) health promotion hospitals (previously health stations). To strengthen TTM service in the health care system further, in 2011 there was an establishment of 9 pilot TTM hospitals under the Ministry of Public Health and 4 hospitals under the Ministry of Education and a Thai Traditional Medicine and Integrative Medicine Hospital in Bangkok under the administration of DTAM. Lessons learned from the pilot TTM hospitals will help develop appropriate model of TTM hospitals in the future. Such TTM hospitals are: - Hospitals Province TTM Hospitals under the Ministry of Public Health Chophaya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital Prachinburi U-Thong Hospital Suphanburi Phrapokklao Hospital Chanthaburi Wangnamyen Hospital Sra-Khaew Wattananakorn Hospital Sra-Khaew Khunhan Hospital Sri-sa-ket Denchai Crown Prince Hospital Prae Tarongchang Hospital Suratthani Thoeng Hospital Chiang Rai TTM Hospitals under Ministry of Education Chiangrai Rajabhat University Chiangrai Rajamangala University of Technology, Isan (Sakonnakhon Campus) Sakonnakhon Prince of Songkla University Songkla Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University Bangkok Research Institute/s Some leading research institutes conducting researches on TTM and medicinal plants are:- Institute of Thai Traditional Medicine (ITTM), Department for Development of Thai Traditional & Alternative Medicine Thai Traditional Medicine Research Institute, Department for Development of Thai Traditional & Alternative Medicine Medicinal Plant Research Institute, Department of Medical Sciences Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR) Research and Development Institute, The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University Division of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University Natural Products Research and Development Center (NPRDC), Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Khon Kaen University Cosmetics and Natural Products Research Center, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University Phytomedicine and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Research Center (PPBRC), Prince of Songkla University In addition to the above mentioned institutes, other universities that offer four-year undergraduate and postgraduate courses in TTM or Applied TTM also conduct researches on Thai traditional medicine and Thai indigenous medicine as a part of the curriculum in partial fulfillment of B.S., M.S, and Ph.D. Degrees of the students. The educational systems of TTM can be divided into two major types based on the types of practitioners, namely: - 1. The systems producing “Thai traditional medicine practitioners”. The education in this system can be either by ‘apprenticeship with an authorized licensed practitioner’ (original way of learning & teaching) or by ‘studying in a certified academic institution’. Under the apprenticeship system, a person who would like to be registered and obtain license as a practitioner in the branch of Thai traditional medicine must have official document of apprenticeship approved by Profession Commission in the branch of Thai traditional medicine and Certificate of completion of training from an authorized TTM teacher (who is also licensed TTM practitioner) in an institute or clinic certified by the Profession Commission. The period of apprenticeship under an authorized teacher (of the same area of TTM) varies depending on the areas of TTM; namely: - Thai traditional medicine – not less than 3 years of apprenticeship Thai traditional pharmacy – not less than 2 years of apprenticeship Thai traditional midwifery – not less than 1 year of apprenticeship Thai traditional massage – not less than 2 years of apprenticeship Regarding the study of Thai traditional medicine in a certified academic institution, as an interest in TTM and alternative medicine among Thai people greatly increased since the early 2000’s, increasing numbers of universities and academic institutions have responded by offering four-year Bachelor degree education in TTM. University graduates still have to take separate licensing examinations to become licensed traditional medicine practitioners in each of the four fields of TTM practice. Training and education in Thai traditional massage or Nuad Thai Under the Ministry of Public Health Notification issued on 1 February 2001, therapeutic Thai massage is regarded as a branch of TTM. As a result, the registration and licensing of TTM practitioners in the field of Thai massage, the conditions and the regulation of practice will be according to the Practice of the Art of Healing Act B.E. 2542. The Profession Commission in the branch of Thai traditional medicine developed the standard curriculum for the profession of TTM in the field of Thai massage requiring total duration of training of not less than 2 years (800 hours curriculum) before being eligible for licensing examination. Thai massage training institutes must also be certified by the Profession Commission if their training curriculum complies with the standard curriculum. Curriculum for Thai traditional medicine assistants For the training of “Thai traditional medicine assistants” who are allowed to practice certain task of TTM practitioners in health service facilities under the supervision of other licensed practitioners, the Profession Commission in the branch of TTM developed and officially announced the 330-hour training curriculum for TTM assistants in 2007, training in Thai massage is the main part of this curriculum. 2. The system producing “Applied Thai traditional medicine practitioners”. This education system is given by certified academic educational institution only. The four-year curriculum includes some basic life science and basic medical clinical science knowledge, e.g. anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, pharmacology, and botany and pharmacognosy as prerequisite courses, together with the lectures and clinical training of Thai traditional medicine, pharmacy, midwifery, court-type Thai traditional therapeutic massage, and midwifery medicine. Licensed applied TTM practitioners can therefore practice in every field of Thai traditional medicine. Teaching Institutions of Thai traditional medicine As of October 2012, there are 21 universities of which the curricula were certified by Profession Commissions. Certified schools/universities are as follows: - Universities offering Bachelor’ Degree in Applied Thai traditional medicine School of Health Science, Mae Fah Luang University Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University Division of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University (Rangsit Campus) Faculty of Abhaibhubejhr Thai Traditional Medicine, Burapha University Faculty of Public Health, Naresuan University Thai Traditional Medicine College, Rajamangala University of Technology, Thanyaburi (Pathumthanee Campus) Faculty of Medicine, Mahasarakham University Faculty of Science and Technology, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University Universities offering Bachelor’s Degree in Thai traditional medicine College of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University Faculty of Natural Resource, Rajamangala University of Technology, Isan (Sakonnakhon Campus) School of Traditional and Alternative Medicine, Chiangrai Rajabhat University Faculty of Traditional Thai Medicine, Prince of Songkla University Faculty of Oriental Medicine, Rangsit University Faculty of Science and Technology, Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University Faculty of Science and Technology, Surindra Rajabhat University Institute of Health Science, Ramkhamhaeng University Sirindhorn College of Public Health Yala, Associate Institute of Yala Rajabhat University College for Muay Thai Study and Thai Traditional Medicine, Muban Chombueng Rajabhat University Faculty of Science and Technology, Phetchaburi Rajabhat University Sirindhorn College of Public Health Phitsanulok, Associate Institute of Rajamangala University of Technology, Isan (Sakonnakhon Campus) Kanjanapisek College of Medical and Public Health Technology, Associate Institute of Rajamangala University of Technology, Isan (Sakonnakhon Campus) Universities offering postgraduate courses in Thai traditional medicine College of Public Health Science, Chulalongkorn University (M.S. & Ph.D.) Thammasat University (M.S.) Rangsit University (M.S.) Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University The Ministry of Public Health by Bureau of Sanatorium and Art of Healing, Department of Health Service Support, which serves as the secretariat office of the Profession Commission of Traditional Chinese Medicine, is responsible for organizing TCM licensing examination once a year. As of September 2011, the Ministry of Public Health has issued license for the practice of TCM to 388 qualified persons. Among these, 309 are TCM doctors who learned TCM from their ancestors and lived in Thailand for more than 3 years, while 79 are TCM doctors who received Bachelor’s Degree in TCM from universities in Thailand or abroad. Institutions that teach TCM – Currently, there are 3 universities and college that offer five-year Bachelor of Science degree in TCM curriculum and are certified by the Profession Commission in the Branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine; namely – 1. Faculty of Chinese Medicine, Huachiew Chalermprakiet University with technical support from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese medicine 2. Alternative Medical College, Chandrakasem Rajabhat University with technical support from Xiamen University and Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 3. Faculty of Science Program Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nakhonratchasima College with technical support from Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine In addition, to TCM practitioners, modern medicine doctors or physicians who passed the three-month course on acupuncture certified by the Ministry of Public Health can also give acupuncture treatment for the patients in health service facilities. As of September 2011, there were 1,004 physicians who completed this three-month training course on acupuncture offered by the Southeast Asian Institute of Thai-Chinese, DTAM in collaboration with TCM universities in the People’s Republic of China. 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__label__cc	0.566494	0.433506	Chun v. City and County of Honolulu CURTIS CHUN, Plaintiff, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, et al. Defendants. ORDERORDER GRANTING CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU'S MOTION TO DISMISS WITH LEAVE TO AMEND, ECF NO. 9 JILL A. OTAKE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE On April 10, 2018, Plaintiff Curtis Chun (“Plaintiff” or “Chun”) filed this action alleging claims against Defendants City and County of Honolulu (“City”), and City and County of Honolulu Department of Environmental Services (“DES”)[1] for violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”), 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq. Compl., ECF No. 1. Specifically, Chun brings two claims: (1) “Hazardous Work Environment”; and (2) Wrongful Termination. Id. Currently before the Court is the City's Motion to Dismiss for failure to state a claim. ECF No. 9. Based on the following, the Court GRANTS the City's Motion to Dismiss, with leave to amend. A. Factual Background The factual allegations in the Complaint[2] are as follows: Chun worked for DES from 2003 to 2012. Compl. ¶¶ 11, 14. While working for DES, he was exposed to hydrogen sulfide when he inspected wastewater areas. Id. ¶ 15. As a result of this cumulative exposure, Chun suffers from toxic encephalopathy with symptoms including: collapsing, losing balance, trouble breathing, sensitivity to many common odors and fumes, an anxiety disorder, weight loss, elevated blood pressure, and sensitivity to microphones, televisions, and fluorescent lights. Id. ¶¶ 13-14, 17, 21-23. Chun sought medical treatment for his condition in 2006 and several times in 2008. Id. ¶¶ 19-20. In 2009, his physician advised Chun to stay away from hydrogen sulfide. Id. ¶ 20. It also appears that at some point Chun brought a work injury claim to the Hawaii Department of Labor, which was denied. Id. ¶ 18. Chun claims that “healthy people . . . are ridiculing him . . . and discriminating against his disability.” Id. ¶ 25. Chun reported safety violations to DES concerning hydrogen sulfide exposure. Id. ¶ 27. In retaliation for Chun's reporting these violations, DES terminated his employment on July 25, 2012. Id. ¶ 28. B. Procedural History Chun filed his Complaint on April 10, 2018, alleging one count of “hazardous work environment” and one count of wrongful termination. ECF No. 1. On May 15, 2018, the City filed a Motion to Dismiss (the “Motion”). ECF No. 9. The Motion was stayed pending resolution of Chun's original counsel's Motion to Withdraw as Counsel, ECF No. 5. ECF No. 10. The Motion to Withdraw as Counsel was granted on June 1, 2018. ECF No. 12. At that point, Chun proceeded on a pro se basis until a Notice of Appearance was filed on behalf of Chun by new counsel on September 24, 2018. ECF No. 35. Chun filed his Opposition to the Motion on September 24, 2018. ECF No. 36. The City filed its Reply on October 8, 2018. ECF No. 39. The Court found the matter suitable for decision without a hearing under Local Rule 7.2(d). ECF No. 47. III. STANDARD OF REVIEW Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) permits a motion to dismiss for “failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.” A Rule 12(b)(6) dismissal is proper when there is either a “lack of a cognizable legal theory or the absence of sufficient facts alleged.” UMG Recordings, Inc. v. Shelter Capital Partners, LLC, 718 F.3d 1006, 1014 (9th Cir. 2013) (quoting Balistreri v. Pacifica Police Dep't, 901 F.2d 696, 699 (9th Cir. 1990)). “To survive a motion to dismiss, a complaint must contain sufficient factual matter, accepted as true, to ‘state a claim to relief that is plausible on its face.'” Ashcroft v. Iqbal, 556 U.S. 662, 678 (2009) (quoting Bell Atl. Corp. v. Twombly, 550 U.S. 544, 570 (2007)); see also Weber v. Dep't of Veterans Affairs, 521 F.3d 1061, 1065 (9th Cir. 2008). This tenet - that the court must accept as true all of the allegations contained in the complaint - “is inapplicable to legal conclusions, ” and “[t]hreadbare recitals of the elements of a cause of action, supported by mere conclusory statements, do not suffice.” Iqbal, 556 U.S. at 678 (citing Twombly, 550 U.S. at 555). Rather, “[a] claim has facial plausibility when the plaintiff pleads factual content that allows the court to draw the reasonable inference that the defendant is liable for the misconduct alleged.” Id. (citing Twombly, 550 U.S. at 556). Factual allegations that only permit the court to infer “the mere possibility of misconduct” do not show that the pleader is entitled to relief. Id. at 679. IV. DISCUSSION The Court dismisses both of Chun's claims: (1) the Title VII wrongful termination claim; and (2) the “hazardous work environment” claim. To the extent that Chun alleged a claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), that claim is also ...	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1992
__label__wiki	0.645622	0.645622	Console Gaming » Author Topic: Red Dead Redemption 2 (Read 4081 times) al_infierno Re: Red Dead Redemption 2 I get what you mean Jason. I think RDR2 does a better job of making the story feel more interactive and like you have a degree of meaningful choices, and opportunities to play as a good guy. But ultimately, like the first game, you're just being shoehorned into this big convoluted tragedy where a blind man can see from miles away which way the wind is going to blow in the end. Not to mention prequel-itis, where you know characters in RDR1 have to survive, and you're just wondering most of the game how the characters who didn't make it to RDR1 will die. "Don't quote me boy, 'cause I ain't said shit." -- Eazy-E SirAndrewD Quote from: JasonPratt on October 04, 2019, 01:47:21 PM I'm not all that big a fan of grungy morally-grey storylines being foisted on me in games. I tolerated that in the first game, because there was room for some nuance occasionally, but the prequel seems like it's going to be much worse. It really depends on how you play it. The concept of Arthur being a "bad guy" really goes as far as you do or don't want it to go. The Karma system is fully in play and it has some affect on how the story progresses, especially in the end. A good Arthur playthrough is a much more redemptive story arc, even more than the first game. A bad playhrough seems very dark and shallow, and really doesn't mesh with the way the game seems to gently push you. There's some really bad stuff you get up to either way you play it, but unlike some of the other games there's a lot of ironic consequence in the acts that come into play later. It's honestly the best Rockstar has done with telling a story. I can't praise it enough. There's a lot of stuff there that'll stick with me for a long time. It's enough I may buy it again for PC even though I've got it on PS4. Ah! -- I'm glad to hear that, SirAndrew, thanks! Having said that: I'm also caught trying not to judge the product for what I wanted it to be, which is a western sequel set during World War I, trying to deal with the Germans fomenting Mexico to attack over the border in order to keep America out of the war. That would have been a hell of a ride and also a great story hook to work lots of angles from. Plus the Three Amigos mods should have been epic. That would've been a cool concept for the game. I prefer the way they went though. There's a very "Butch and Sundance" vibe in this game, the way the old lawless way of life is dying and being replaced by centralized government and organized law enforcement backed by corporate power. The setting also allows for a stark look into the brutality of the "Wounded Knee Era" of the treatment of Native American tribes. The gang is very much living in a world that's rejecting them and their supposedly noble "freedom loving" aspirations. It goes far to ask if they were ever really true goals in the first place, and how much they were all possibly misled from the start by their leader, Dutch. As you say, you've played the first game, so you know exactly the kind of person Dutch was there. He's seemingly not the same at the start of this game, and there's a real interrogation of his character that goes on right from the beginning through your viewpoint as his best friend and right hand man. The game also has a villain in it that makes Dutch from the first game seem like a total pussycat. « Last Edit: October 04, 2019, 02:46:39 PM by SirAndrewD » Very well put S.A.D. The historical context is definitely one of the most compelling aspects of RDR2, and the writing is a big step up from the first game. RDR1 feels a lot more caricature-y, whereas RDR2 feels more like a living, breathing world based in real history. Honestly, the biggest complaint I had with the game is no access to Mexico. I would have freakin' loved a new Mexico area to romp around in as Arthur. « Last Edit: October 04, 2019, 03:26:11 PM by al_infierno »	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line1995
__label__wiki	0.538772	0.538772	Probably around the fourth century BC where the river, now called Misa, flows into the Adriatic Sea, the Senones founded the town of Senigallia. The original name was Sena, which was subsequently added to the legion, thus SenaGallia. The city, one of the first Roman colonies on the shores of the Adriatic Sea, had its ups and downs over the centuries. In 409 A.D. the city was destroyed and its citizens scattered by Alaric, king of the Visigoths. With the administrative reform, the Byzantine instituted the "Exarchate" and the "Pentapolis", of which the city was part. Around the thirteenth century, the city began a long period of decline, "From big city to small country" entitles Polverari (1). Dante associates 'Sinigaglia' to the cities that "have end" (2). In fact around 1300 the city had 350 "fires" according to Beloch (3). In the thirteenth century, the noble wife of Count Sergio, lord of the city, brought to her husband in her dowry a religious relic of St. Mary Magdalene. From the popular devotion to the festival dedicated to the Holy the "Fiera della Maddalena", "fair of Magdalene", now "Fiera di Sant'Agostino","Fair of St. Augustine" started, which was free of import duties and taxes by Sigismondo Malatesta, and then was legaly recognised by Giovanni della Rovere. In later centuries it became one of the most important fairs of the Mediterranean. In the first half of the fifteenth century, Sigismondo Malatesta rebuilt the city surrounding it by walls and ramparts and incorporating the fort enlarged by Cardinal Albornoz; this fortress enlarged again later,became the current Rocca Roveresca, Roveresca Fortress. In addition to the architectural reconstruction, Sigismund also oversaw the civil rebirth of the city. With numerous proclamations, he repopulated the city by granting newcomers lands, cattle, amnesties and debt exemption from customs and excise duties (4). This probably attracted many people of dubious morality. The dense presence of Jewish communities in the city, along with that stated earlier, probably gave origin to the saying, "Senigallia, half Jewish and half rogue". The leadership then passed to Giovanni della Rovere, new ruler with the title of Duke. Many signs of the Duke are still there with the writing of IODVX . To be remembered is the brief dominion of Cesare Borgia, better known as Duke Valentino, which is associated with the tragic memory of the massacre of Senigallia in 1502 as reported by Machiavelli. In 1626 Senigallia became part of the Papal States and later of the Kingdom of Italy. Today the city has a vocation for tourism thanks to its fine sandy beach, known as the Velvet Beach. (1)-Senigallia nella Storia Evo Medio, A.Polverari (2)-Paradiso,XVI , 73-78, D. Alighieri (3)-Bevolkerungsgeschichte Italiens, Vol. II, V.Beloch (4)- Archivio Comunale Senigallia, Vol. 813	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line2001
__label__wiki	0.643958	0.643958	<< Back to Hubble Trivia Hubble does not travel to stars, planets, and galaxies. It takes pictures of them as it whirls around Earth at 17,500 miles an hour. In its 20 years of viewing the heavens, NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has made more than 930,000 observations and snapped over 570,000 images of 30,000 celestial objects. In its 20-year lifetime the telescope has made more than 110,000 trips around our planet. With those trips, Hubble has racked up plenty of frequent-flier miles, about 2.8 billion, which is Neptune’s average distance from the Sun. The 20 years' worth of observations has produced more than 45 terabytes of data, enough information to fill nearly 5,800 DVD movies. Each month the orbiting observatory generates more than 360 gigabytes of data, which could fill the storage space of an average home computer. Astronomers using Hubble data have published more than 8,700 scientific papers, making it one of the most productive scientific instruments ever built. In 2009 scientists published 648 journal articles on Hubble telescope data.	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line2006
__label__cc	0.548868	0.451132	Black and Latino activists join forces to address Spring High School stabbing and bridge racial divide (Source: Houston Millions More Movement Ministry of Justice) A very important press conference is being organized by leaders, activists and community members from both the African-American and Latino communities to address the tension between "the Black and the Brown" that apparently played a role in the stabbing death of 17 year old Joshua Broussard at Spring High School. The press conference will be an attempt to provide a visual and a strong voice of unity between both communities and to express some aspects of the "shared struggle" that should bring Black and Latinos together instead of causing us to fight one another. "We want to set the tone and the atmosphere of peace, unity, tolerance and understand between Black and Latino students on the day before they are set to return to school", said Community Activist Deric Muhammad. The press conference is set for Sunday, September 8th. The press conference will also address what school officials and the community must do to join forces in preventing any further bloodshed, loss of life and gang activity within its walls. Where: Spring High School 19428 I-45 Spring, TX Who: Black and Latino Community Standing in Unity When: SUNDAY, Sept. 8th, 2013 Time: 4pm by Unknown at 2:39 PM	cc/2020-05/en_head_0062.json.gz/line2007

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